RUGGEDCOM WIN5251
Installation Guide
Chapter 2
Installing the Subscriber Unit
Mounting the Subscriber Unit to a Pole
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11. Position the subscriber unit until the maximum RSSI link quality reading is achieved. A single RSSI LED
indicates the subscriber unit is at minimum synchronized with the base station. For information about the
RSSI LED indicators, refer to
If the subscriber unit is not synchronized with the base station, make sure the subscriber unit is properly
configured. For more information, refer to the
RUGGEDCOM WIN User Guide
for the RUGGEDCOM WIN5251.
If the expected link quality still cannot be achieved, try to improve the reception quality by placing the
subscriber unit at a higher point or in an alternate location.
12. Make sure the subscriber unit is properly grounded according to local standards. For more information, refer
Section 2.5, “Grounding the Subscriber Unit”
13. Tighten the screws connecting the arm bracket to the subscriber unit and mounting bracket. Make sure the
screws are torqued to 24 N·m (17.7 ft. lb.).
Section 2.4.2
Mounting the Subscriber Unit to a Pole
The subscriber unit 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 unit to a pole, do the following:
1. Attach the subscriber unit to the mounting bracket.
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Figure 3: Mounting the Subscriber Unit to a Large Pole
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Subscriber Unit
2.
Pole
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Clamping Bracket
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Mounting Bracket
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M8-25 Hex Screw
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M8 Spring Washer
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M8 Flat
Washer
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M8 Nut
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M8-70 Hex Screw
