WinLink 1000 Installation and Operation Manual
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
Installation and Setup
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Prior to connecting cables to the ODU, the protective earth terminal
(screw) of the ODU must be connected to an external protective ground
conductor or to a grounded mast.
Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment should
climb the antenna mast. Only trained professional installers should be
used when installing or dismantling ODUs and masts.
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To mount the ODU:
1.
Verify that the ODU mounting brackets are properly grounded.
2.
Attach the ODU unit to the mast. Refer to
Appendix B
for the ODU
mounting instructions.
3.
Connect the ground cable to the chassis point on the ODU.
4.
Attach the ODU cable to the RJ-45 connector. Refer to
Appendix A
for the connector pinout.
5.
Secure the cables to the mast or brackets using provided UV-rated
cable ties.
6.
Repeat the procedure at the remote site.
Do not tightly secure the ODU to its mounting brackets, until the
alignment process of the antenna is complete.
When installing the ODU, it is important to check that there are no
direct obstructions in front of the ODU or interference from man-made
obstacles.
Connecting the ODU to the IDU
The ODU cable conducts all the user traffic between the IDU and the
ODU. The ODU cable also provides -48 VDC supply to the ODU. The
maximum length for one leg of the ODU cable is 100m (328 ft) in
accordance with10/100BaseT standards.
ODU cable is supplied pre-assembled with RJ-45 connectors, at the
length specified when ordering. If the ODU cable was not ordered, use
Cat. 5e shielded cable, the wiring specifications are given in
Appendix A
.
1.
Route the cable from the ODU location into the building, leaving
some spare. Secure the cable along its path.
Warning
Note
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