Exalt Communications, Inc.
EX-5r Installation & Management
5000007
16
2006-05-17
Section 4 – Installation
4.0 Mechanical Configuration and Mounting
The EX-5r is an environmentally sealed unit intended for deployment outdoors. The device must
be deployed within an ambient temperature range as specified and with non-restrictive airflow
around the chassis. The external antenna version of the EX-5r may alternatively be mounted in
an enclosure or indoors, if desired, under the same airflow and temperature conditions.
The EX-5r is accompanied by a power injector and power supply that must be placed indoors or
in an enclosure.
With respect to the connections, proper clearance shall be provided for all cables and connectors
that affix to the device. Most notably, for the external antenna version, the RF cable connector
may require significant clearance for the bend radius of the coaxial cable assembly. If desired, a
properly-specified 90-degree RF connector may be used on this connector to minimize clearance
requirements. All RF connectors, cables and adapters must be rated for operation over 5250 to
5850 MHz and their losses must be accounted for within the link engineering design and output
power settings.
4.0.1 Pole Mounting the System
Pole mounting hardware for a pole from 2 to 5 inches diameter is included. It is advised to affix
the radio to the pole mount bracket system first, then attach the entire assembly to the pole.
However, if desired, the pole mount bracket system can be mounted to the pole first, and the
radio connected after.
For the integrated antenna version, it is critical to mount the entire device at the predetermined
location for proper path clearance to the opposite end. There should be adequate space around
the mounting system and the radio to allow for antenna alignment for both azimuth and elevation
adjustments.
For the external antenna version, it is advised to mount the radio as close to the antenna as
possible, so as to minimize the length and associated losses of RF cabling.
Figure 4-1:
Pole Mount Mechanics