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Tasks related to antenna
installation
This section explains where you can find information on tasks
related to antenna installation.
Selecting the installation
site
Factors you should consider in selecting an installation site are
discussed in the Hughes
Antenna Site Preparation and Mount
Installation Guide
(1035678-0001). For enterprise business
installations, the installation site may be specified in the
customer-specific installation specification.
Installing the antenna
mount
A suitable antenna mount must be installed before the antenna
can be installed. For pole mounts that require a concrete base, you
must allow at least 24 hr for the concrete to cure before you can
install the antenna. Plan accordingly.
Before installing the antenna, use a level to make sure the mast is
plumb.
This is a critical requirement
because the antenna
assembly cannot be adjusted to correct for a mast that is not
plumb.
For complete information concerning antenna mount installation,
including various mounting methods, refer to:
•
The customer-specific installation specification (if
applicable)
•
The Hughes
Antenna Site Preparation and Mount
Installation Guide
If the installation is part of an enterprise business network, refer
to the customer-specific installation specification for
customer-specific guidelines concerning mount installation. Use
only the mount installation method specified in the installation
specification.
Use only the antenna mount installation methods documented in
the Hughes
Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation
Guide
. Most installations for an enterprise or business use a
non-penetrating roof mount.
Grounding
The entire antenna assembly must be grounded. For grounding
information, refer to your training, best grounding practices, and
applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Installing the IDU
See the IDU installation manual.
Cables and cabling
For cable specifications, see the IDU manual. How the cable is
run depends on the specific installation site. Route and connect
the inter-facility link (IFL) cable according to your training and
best practices.
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