Section 2: Installation
NetClock/GTP Instruction Manual
Page 2-5
2.4
MP10-0000-0001 COPPER GROUNDING PANEL
A single point ground system is recommended to provide optimum protection from
lightning strikes. Spectracom offers a copper grounding panel, part number MP10-
0000-0001, as a single point ground connection for the antenna surge suppressor,
equipment rack, GPS receiver and other surge protection devices to a perimeter ground
system.
Each grounding panel includes mounting hardware, hardware to secure protective
devices to the copper plate, 20 feet of 1.5 inch wide copper strap, two strap clamps and
copper paste.
Mount the grounding panel indoors, preferably close to where the antenna coax enters
the building and direct access to the system ground is available. Refer to Figure 2-4 for
installation guidelines. The ground panel must be connected to a low impedance (both
low resistance and low inductance) ground system to assure proper operation of the
surge protection equipment. To minimize the inductance between the ground plate and
system ground interconnection keep the copper grounding strap as straight as possible,
limit bends to a radius of 8 inches or larger. Thoroughly clean the copper panel to
remove any oxidation or contaminants prior to installation. Apply the supplied copper
paste to all junctions on the copper panel to maintain a low impedance connection.
FIGURE 2-4 GROUNDING PANEL INSTALLATION
