EH-1200F Installation Manual
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2.8.4
Preparing the Cables
Before inserting a cable connector into the ODU, you must first enclose the cable
connector in a protective All-Weather shell. Four sets of All-Weather shells are provided
with the ODU for the ODU interfaces.
1. Cable Inlet Portion
3. Connector Outlet Portion
2. Rubber Gasket Insert
4. Ethernet Cable
Figure 2-8 All-Weather Connecting Cable Shell Assembly
Three sets of rubber gasket inserts are provided for different cable diameters:
4.2mm inner diameter – for cable diameter 3.5-4.9mm
5.8mm inner diameter – for cable diameter 5.0-6.7mm
7.9mm inner diameter – for cable diameter 6.8-9.0mm
For each ODU cable connection, perform the following procedure:
1.
Disassemble a protective shell by unscrewing its parts and carefully removing
the rubber gasket insert (
) from the cable inlet portion (
) of the shell.
2.
Thread the cable connector through the cable inlet portion (
) of the shell,
through the rubber gasket insert (
) and through the connector outlet portion
(
).
3.
Connect the cable connector to the ODU interface.
4.
Screw the connector outlet portion (
) to the ODU firmly by hand (do not use
tools).
5.
Insert the rubber gasket insert snugly into the connector outlet portion (
) of
the shell.
6.
Screw the cable inlet portion (
) to the connector outlet portion (
) firmly by
hand (do not use tools).
