OGi Modem - Hardware Guide
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5.
Place some weight on the remote antenna while the silicone cures.
CAUTION
Cable management and connector strain relief
MUST
be
incorporated in the installation. Secure the cable no more than
15 cm from the antenna enclosure and at regular intervals along
its length as part of the installation to prevent cable wear and
eliminate strain on the terminal connector. Damage to the
terminal connector interface or cable might otherwise result
leading to hardware failure.
5.2.2.2 Silicone Bottom Connector Mount
The following tools and materials are required if mounting a remote bottom connector
antenna with silicone.
Outdoor rated silicone adhesive sealant (GE RTV 108)
5/16” or 8 mm wrench
Drill
12 to 19 mm drill bit for a straight SMA cable connector
29 mm minimum drill bit (hole saw) for right angle SMA cable connector
Isopropyl alcohol or an equivalent
To mount the antenna:
1.
Find a location for the remote antenna following the guidelines provided in
Section 5.1.
2.
Drill a 12 to 19 mm hole in the asset surface (Figure 27) when using a straight
SMA cable connector. For a right angle SMA cable connector, drill a minimum
hole diameter of 29 mm.
Refer to the note in step 7 if the right angle hole is considered too large.
Figure 27 Drill Mounting Hole
3.
Clean the asset surface with isopropyl alcohol or an equivalent product that does
not leave a residue.
4.
Insert the cable through the hole, from inside the asset, and thread the cable
connector onto the antenna. Torque the connector finger tight plus a 45 degree
rotation using an 8 mm wrench.
