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Illustration Antenna
Placement Scenario
Antennas
should be
mounted
and angled
to give 1.
optimum
transmission
along
curves and
dips.
Antennas
should be
mounted to
avoid
signal
obstruction
from rock,
vehicles,
equipment
and
machinery. 2.
Multiple
antennas
should be
mounted to
avoid
crossing
signal
paths. 3.
2.5 Before Powering Up the I.S. Network Switch
After an NS40 is installed, use the following check list before supplying power to the NS40 (and cell).
1.
Check that the NS40 mounting is secure and free from obstructions.
2.
Check that the antenna mountings are secure and free from obstructions.
3. Check all NS40 ports are protected from coal dust ingress by one of the following:
• Connection to a cable (composite, fibre optic, DC power)
• Protective cover
4.
Check all antenna ports are protected from electrical contact (to a level of IP20) by one of the following:
NS40 I.S. Wireless Network Switch 27 Revision C
Installing I.S. Wireless Network Switches