Wirnet iBTS
Document title : Installation and
Maintenance Manual
Version : 2.0
Author : SNI
Date : 04/12/2018
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Earthing of the Ethernet surge protection
16mm
2
, copper
Earthing of the DC surge protection
16mm
2
, copper
Earthing of the outdoor PoE injector
16mm
2
, copper
Note:
the earthing cables are not provided by KERLINK
1.8.5
Surge protections
In harsh environment, additional protections must be used to improve lightning immunity.
The Wirnet iBTS is not warranted by KERLINK in case of deterioration due to lighting.
KERLINK recommends adding surge protection, in high keraunic levels areas.
1.8.5.1
RF coaxial surge protection
1.8.5.1.1
GNSS, LTE Links
For the antenna links (GNSS, LTE), KERLINK recommends the P8AX09-6G-N/MF series from
CITEL.
Protections must be installed in accordance to its own specifications.
The following picture describes the RF coaxial surge protection:
Figure 68 : P8AX Citel
Note:
the RF coaxial surge protector must be connected to the Lightning Protection System
down conductor, connecting the lighting rod to the earth. No cables are provided by
KERLINK for that purpose.
1.8.5.1.1
LoRa Link
For the LoRa antenna link, KERLINK recommends the PRC822S-N/MF series from CITEL.
Protections must be installed in accordance to its own specifications.
The following picture describes the RF coaxial surge protection:
