BFW
Installation Guide
AN-30e & AN-50e Systems
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The ODU includes the following:
- T-58 or T54 transceiver and RF jumper cable
- Antenna, ODU mounting bracket and installation hardware.
- Two IF lightning arrestors (not supplied by Redline). Polyphaser triple
protection device part # 103-1125T-A is recommend.
- One RF lightning arrestor (not supplied by Redline); Polyphaser LSX-ME is
recommend.
- High quality IF cable (optionally supplied by Redline).
The following table lists many of the items required for installation. Other items
may be required specific to your deployment.
Table 2: Radio (Outside) Installation Checklist
Item
Description
Antenna Mounting bracket
Supplied
T-54 or T-58 Transceiver
with
Antenna (flat panel or parabolic)
system
RF port cable
IF port cable (optional)
Lighting arrestors (optional)
Antenna aiming directions (site path survey)
Customer Antenna
mast
supplied
Building ground connection block
Items Grounding
wire
Cable ties, etc.
Waterproofing material for connections
3.1
Assembly and Mounting of ODU
It is suggested that the majority of the assembly and weatherproofing be completed
before final installation. See following sections for weatherproofing requirements.
These instructions are for the 12 inch (305 mm) and 24 inch (600 mm) flat-panel
antennas. Separate instructions are available from Redline for installation of
parabolic antennas.
1. Attach the rear portion of the mounting bracket and confirm that it adjusts to
the diameter of the antenna mast. The vertical mount bracket can accommodate
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August
2005
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