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Appendix B
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Gr
ounding and RF
Grounding and RF
protection
B
B.1
Why is grounding required?
B.1.1
Reasons for grounding
Grounding the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV system is required for
at least two reasons:
• Safety: Lightning protection of persons and equipment.
• Protection: ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) protection of
equipment.
B.1.2 Safety
First of all grounding of the system is required for safety
reasons. In the event of a lightning strike at the ADU a proper
grounding of the system will provide a low resistance path to
divert the strike discharge to seawater.
B.1.3 ESD Protection
The ESD protection circuits in the ACU rely on proper
grounding of the system in order to work properly. Otherwise
sensitive circuits within the ACU might be damaged due to
ESD when you are handling the equipment.
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