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RedMAX Administration and Maintenance Guide
Redline Communications Inc. Confidential and Proprietary
Note
Surge suppression devices installed in the plug-in power bars are ineffective
against any significant lightning strike.
in order to ensure that lightning protection systems are designed and installed in
compliance with local safety standards, these systems must installed by experienced
contractors that specialize in lightning protection.
Verifying Your Lightning Protection System
Note
Like other types of electrical connections, a visual inspection does not guarantee
of performance.
You will need to inspect the following connections. If any of connections are rejected, they
need to be removed and replaced.
Step 1
Verify and record the location of the grounding source.
Step 2
Verify that the lightning protectors, the antenna-mounting bracket, the antenna and the
radio all have a direct connection to the same ground point.
Step 3
Verify that only the shield of the IF cable is bonded to the grounding points.
Step 4
Verify that there are no sharp bends in the ground wires.
Step 5
Verify that the IDU is grounded by connecting the grounding cable from the grounding
screw on the rear of the terminal to the building ground point.
Inspecting and Re-Applying Weatherproofing on Outdoor
Connections
Many antenna problems are caused by coaxial cable connections that loosen due to
vibration, or degrade over time allowing moisture to penetrate and corrode the connector
interface.
On an annual basis, you should remove and re-apply weatherproofing on the ODU
connections. The exact period will depend on your outdoor environment and the location
of your ODU.
Step 1
Visually inspect the connections and look for signs of wear, such as cracking, fading or
shrinkage.
Step 2
Use your fingers to remove the existing weatherproofing. Do not use a knife or any other
sharp tools around the cable as this may result in damage to the cable.
Step 3
Clean the area around the connection to ensure proper adhesion of the new weather
proofing materials.
