Chapter 2
Installing the Subscriber Station
RUGGEDCOM WIN5237
Installation Guide
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Mounting the Subscriber Station to a Pole
8. Connect the subscriber station to the arm bracket using a screw, spring washer, flat washer and nut. Make
sure the nut is hand tight.
9. Point the front face of the subscriber station in the general direction of the designated base station.
10. Make sure the
PWR LED
on the subscriber station is on.
11. Position the subscriber station until the maximum RSSI link quality reading is achieved. A single RSSI LED
indicates the subscriber station is at minimum synchronized with the base station. For information about the
RSSI LED indicators, refer to
If the subscriber station is not synchronized with the base station, make sure the subscriber station is properly
configured. For more information, refer to the
RUGGEDCOM WIN User Guide
for the RUGGEDCOM WIN5237.
If the expected link quality still cannot be achieved, try to improve the reception quality by placing the
subscriber station at a higher point or in an alternate location.
12. Make sure the subscriber station is properly grounded according to local standards. For more information,
Section 2.7, “Grounding the Subscriber Station”
13. Tighten the screws connecting the arm bracket to the subscriber station and mounting bracket. Make sure the
screws are torqued to 24 N·m (17.7 ft. lb.).
Section 2.6.2
Mounting the Subscriber Station to a Pole
The subscriber station can be attached to any pipe or pole with a diameter of 44.5 to 254 mm (1.75 to 10 in).
To mount the subscriber station to a pole, do the following:
1. Attach the subscriber station to the mounting bracket.
