Wirnet iBTS
Document title : Installation and
Maintenance Manual
Version : 2.0
Author : SNI
Date : 04/12/2018
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4.6.1.1
Earthing of the Wirnet iBTS mounting kit
Earthing of the standard casing mounting kit is completed through the 2 holes dedicated to
the M8 U Bolt used for pole mount. The earthing symbol
is placed close to dedicated
holes. Two different configurations are then possible, depending on the usage of the U bolt:
1.
The M8 U bolt is used (pole mount by U-bolt configuration):
The U-bolt and the M8 nut are used to connect the ring tongue terminal
2.
The M8 U bolt is not used (wall mount configuration or metallic strapping
configuration):
A M8 bolt and nut is used to connect the ring tongue terminal
The different configurations are presented below:
Figure 127 : Standard casing – earthing with U bolt configuration
Figure 128 : Standard casing – earthing without U bolt configuration
Crimp the ring tongue terminal to earthing cable with the crimping tool
Connect the ring tongue to the mounting kit with M8 bolt and nut.
Connect the other side of the earthing cable to the earthing system or lighting protection
system of the of the pole, mast, … of the installation.
Note 1:
the earthing cable is not provided by KERLINK
Note 2:
the earthing cable characteristics are detailed in §1.8.4.2.
Note 3:
use a crimping tool to crimp the ring tongue terminal with earthing cable.
M8 U Bolt & nuts
Earth symbol
Ring tongue terminal
Earth symbol
Ring tongue terminal
M8 Bolt & nut
