3. Site and Installation Requirements
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Installation Guide Rev 1.0
3. Site and Installation Requirements
3.1. WiN7200 Small Form Factor Base Station Installation
Location
The WiN7200 Small Form Factor Base Station unit must always be installed vertically
and top#down – with the connectors on the underside for protection.
This section describes the criteria that should be considered when selecting the WiN7200 Small
Form Factor Base Station installation location.
3.1.1. Criteria for Outdoor Locations
Take into account your site plan and local regulations that define distance from populated areas.
Follow these guidelines:
• The unit should be mounted at the highest possible point. Reception will increase according to
the height of the antennae.
• There should be few obstacles between the antenna and the planned coverage area (zone) –
minimum of 55% exposure to the sky.
• Take into account (according to your coverage site plan) the distance from other antennae or
devices that may cause interferences.
• The unit should be accessible for maintenance (where possible).
3.1.2. Criteria for Indoor Locations
• A minimum of 55% direct Line-of-Sight (LOS) exposure of the external GPS antenna to sky.
• The maximum distance from the external GPS antenna to the WiN7200 Small Form Factor
Base Station should be 22 meters.
3.1.3. External GPS Antenna Installation Location
The following criteria should be considered when selecting the GPS antenna installation site
location to determine the optimal position for the antenna:
• Antenna visibility - The GPS antenna should be mounted in a position where at least 55% of
the antenna area is exposed to the sky.
• The distance from the GPS antenna to the base station should not exceed the maximum
distance of 22 meters. Otherwise, the length of the GPS antenna cable will cause interferences.
3.1.4. Antenna Grounding Requirements
The antenna installation must be as per Article 810 of the NEC. Of particular note is the
requirement that the grounding conductor be not less than 10 AWG (Cu). The scheme
should either correspond to UL 96 and 96A. Lightning Protection Components and Installation
Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems, or tested in accordance to UL 50 and UL 497.
