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Page 2: ...A 92121 1714 U S A Document Number 80 98052 1EN Rev A Model Number CKABS0001 Copyright 1999 QUALCOMM Incorporated All rights reserved This technology was exported from the United States in accordance...

Page 3: ...23 Step 7 Install the junction box 25 Step 8 Run indoor wiring for the telephone and data 28 Connect interior wiring to jacks and telephones 28 Connect interior wiring to the junction box 28 Selecting...

Page 4: ...the SM 17 Figure 13 Attach the RAU to the pole 18 Figure 14 RAU with wall mounting bracket in place 20 Figure 15 Attach primary grounding cable to RAU 21 Figure 16 Ground wire ground rod connector 21...

Page 5: ...materials for wall mount 20 Table 10 Grounding elements 23 Table 11 Wiring from RAU to junction box 27 Table 12 Wiring from interior to junction box 28 Table 13 Conductor Requirements 39 Table 14 Env...

Page 6: ...shows an example of how the radio antenna unit RAU and junction box might be installed using a pole mounted on the outside of the building The basics of good antenna location It is important that you...

Page 7: ...I mount the RAU on the side of a building Generally no Mounted on the side of a building the antenna would only see half the sky However you could mount a mast bracket on the side of a building then e...

Page 8: ...llite reception Try to avoid them The Globalstar signal will go through some thin trees However trees will grow and the problem will get worse over time Trees also cause much more blockage when they a...

Page 9: ...s situations Sometimes there are situations that you just can t get around In that situation do the best you can do At moderate latitudes between latitude 22 degrees and 52 degrees there will always b...

Page 10: ...airs should be made by the service provider or a QUALCOMM approved repair center Caution Before installing the equipment remove jewelry and other metallic objects from your person These items can caus...

Page 11: ...telephone Do not connect a computer to the RAU for the purposes of QGFSP service programming Do not modify the QGFSP or related equipment W arning In areas of severe lightning activity QUALCOMM recom...

Page 12: ...ackup battery for the power supply Base Kit Items contained in the base kit are listed in Table 1 Table 1 Base Kit Item Description One radio antenna unit RAU with attached antenna Front view Antenna...

Page 13: ...accommodates pipe sizes ranging from 38 mm 1 50 inch outside diameter OD to 48 mm 1 90 inch OD Two M6 x 60 mm pan head screws Table 1 Base Kit Item Description Globalstar 562AB_1999Q U bolt 564AB__199...

Page 14: ...RAU The wire can be shortened if desired included in kit QUALCOMM 12V power supply with 2 44 meter 8 foot DC output line cord two line cords one with a European plug and one with a U S plug are includ...

Page 15: ...g your warranty Table 5 lists the wires and jacks recommended for use in installing the interior wiring Table 4 Grounding Supplies Type Quantity needed 6 AWG copper primary ground cable Amount needed...

Page 16: ...AC to DC converter operating at 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz with 12 V DC output Select one For solar power QUALCOMM recommends SunWize Their products have been tested They are considered suitable for use...

Page 17: ...od Be certain that cable lengths will be adequate Recommendations are on page 14 Figure 2 Roof mounted RAU Figure 3 Pole mounted RAU RAU Building Grounding wire Grounding wire Junction box 8 foot grou...

Page 18: ...a is in a vertical position the flat plate will be at a 10 degree angle With the lower end of the sighting tool closest to your eye sight along the flat plate and note what you see over the upper end...

Page 19: ...box and ground rod provide the user with protection against lightning strikes both to the RAU and outdoor cabling Mount the junction box to the dwelling at the point of entry of wiring into the build...

Page 20: ...rminal for 12 VDC with 3 A output source capability Note QUALCOMM recommends using the shortest length of wire practical between the power supply and the RAU to keep voltage drop between the power sup...

Page 21: ...for details 3 Remove the grommet at the bottom right of the RAU and slip it over the free end of the cable at the end near the connectors as shown in Figure 7 4 The P clip secures the cables in the R...

Page 22: ...ecure the security module SM card in the socket provided Refer to Figure 10 Figure 11 and Figure 12 for placement 1 Open the bag and take out the SM Card Gently detach the SM on the left side of the c...

Page 23: ...ting hardware is in place and secured and the RAU is securely mounted on the pole 1 Take the larger piece of the mount mounting bracket A on Figure 13 and use the short M6 x 16 mm screws to attach the...

Page 24: ...RAU and the antenna are vertical and that the antenna has a clear view of the sky and a 360 degree view of the horizon Ensure that the entire length of the antenna portion of the RAU clears the top of...

Page 25: ...ex bolts at least 44 mm 1 75 in long Start the hex bolts from the front of the RAU and continue through the oval holes and on through mounting bracket A Keep in mind that the entire antenna must have...

Page 26: ...clamp is shown as F on Figure 18 Tighten the large screws until the clamp is fastened securely to the 8 to 10 ft ground rod More information about grounding is in Standard practices for grounding on...

Page 27: ...nd wire C type compression tap to the ground rod between points D and F in Figure 18 should not exceed 3 meters 10 feet in length Figure 17 Ground the junction box 371AB_1999Q 6 ground wire Figure 18...

Page 28: ...installations QUALCOMM recommends using 6 AWG copper grounding cable for the RAU ground cable and for the ground wire securing the junction box grounding screw to the RAU primary ground cable see Figu...

Page 29: ...feet but not more than 25 meters 85 feet away from the RAU with the lightning rod extending the same distance vertically above the tip of the RAU antenna as the horizontal distance between the lightn...

Page 30: ...n the outside of the building immediately at the point where the indoor cables reach the outside of the building When properly grounded the junction box minimizes damage to the telephone and lowers th...

Page 31: ...wall Note CRIMP RINGS Use crimp rings to connect wires to a terminal or other screw Crimp rings are not required but can be used to keep the wires under control while making a good connection Ten cri...

Page 32: ...objects using cable ties not included to ensure that the cables are secured to the building and cannot be damaged by wind animals or vandals 5 Close the cover to protect the contents from weather and...

Page 33: ...the junction box 1 Run standard telco wire not provided from the interior rooms where the telephones will be located to the junction box The wire distance between the junction box and the telephone f...

Page 34: ...phone itself as well as by signal reception Note You may need to try several telephones before you find one that satisfies your standards for voice quality when used with the QGFSP You can connect one...

Page 35: ...olar power may be installed between the RAU and the junction box All other types of power connect only to the junction box QUALCOMM Power Supply Model GPO 1000 This is the power supply sold with the e...

Page 36: ...support the extra equipment Note If using a solar panel run power from the solar panel directly to the RAU Do not run power down to the junction box and then up to the RAU See Figure 25 for details Fi...

Page 37: ...a visual check Does everything appear to be in order Are telephones and their wiring installed Make corrections as needed Check cable connections In addition be sure the following are done correctly...

Page 38: ...ns are made Do not allow the 12 volt line to contact the ground wire or any other metallic object Should a short occur there is a risk of injury fire damage to the power supply and explosive venting o...

Page 39: ...check to see if The power supply is not operating correctly The RAU is broken Open the junction box and check all connections Note For continued protection against the risk of fire replace a blown RAU...

Page 40: ...o the ground For example the primary grounding cable from the RAU Ground terminals Terminals for the purpose of grounding wires IEC International Electrical Council NFPA National Fire Protection Assoc...

Page 41: ...ction Systems 1995 Edition which contain detailed information on the grounding of electrical systems IN OTHER COUNTRIES refer to the local lightning and electrical codes Ground rod terminations The do...

Page 42: ...oot deep If the soil is less than 0 3 meter 1 foot in depth down conductors shall be connected to a loop conductor installed in a trench or in rock crevices around the structure The loop conductor sha...

Page 43: ...ning zone of protection with 45 o cone Antenna above roof Lightning air terminal unguyed unless guy wires are below RAU antenna level Ratio must hold 3 m high X 3 m away 6 m high X 6 m away Crimp ring...

Page 44: ...be both durable and flexible Environmental Requirements Requirements are listed in Table 14 Performance Criteria Cable shall not degrade after exposure to the following conditions The generic test da...

Page 45: ...14 AWG x 1P 2 8 0 1mm Color black and red PVC 24 AWG x 1P 1 3 0 05 mm Color white and blue Jacket PVC black UV 8 2 0 2 mm Operation temperature 50 degrees C 85 degrees C Insulation resistance DC 500V...

Page 46: ...ances shall the output at the power supply ever drop below 10 5 V DC even under a full load or when switching to a backup battery The output at the power supply shall not exceed 15 9 V DC Mechanical S...

Page 47: ...een tested and approved by QUALCOMM for powering the QGFSP SunWize Power Ready Systems consist of the following 1 Solar electric module s with pole mounting structure and wiring 2 Charge controller wi...

Page 48: ...G grommet installing 19 ground rod terminations 36 ground rods 36 grounding standard practices 36 grounding accessories 10 grounding elements 23 grounding QGFSP 21 pole mount 21 grounding supplies 10...

Page 49: ...30 connecting 30 motor generator 30 QUALCOMM 30 RAU cable 17 R radio antenna unit RAU 7 connections 16 ground equipment 36 mounting 2 14 pole mount 12 18 pole size 18 preparing 16 roof mount 12 speci...

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