Antennas
Installing Antennas
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SSU-2000 User’s Guide
12713020-002-2 Revision D – April 2004
Antenna System Grounding and Cable Lead-In Protection
In addition to determining where to locate and mount the antenna and cabling, a
grounding scheme should be developed. The purpose of the grounding scheme is
to provide some protection against voltage surges and static discharge. If transient
eliminators are used, they also need to be connected to the perimeter ground
system or bulkhead entrance panel that is connected to the perimeter ground
system.
Before installing the GPS antenna, decide upon a grounding scheme to use to
provide protection against voltage surges and static discharge. Observe these
guidelines:
In general, follow local building codes when selecting a grounding scheme, wire
size, and installation.
Connect transient eliminators, if part of the grounding scheme, to earth ground
through a conductor.
Symmetricom makes no recommendation as to whether to install transient
eliminators. Symmetricom can provide suitable transient connectors as an
option.
Use #10 AWG (minimum) copper ground wire.
Never connect antenna systems to the same earth ground connector as heating
and cooling systems, elevator or pump motors, or other motors or machinery
which can induce noise in the antenna system.
Caution:
To ensure proper grounding, observe these precautions
when installing the antenna:
Allow no sharp bends in the ground conductors.
Ensure that no painted surface insulates the transient eliminator
or grounding clamps.
Ensure that ground conductors are bonded to the metal
enclosure box (if used) and do not enter through an access hole.
Do not use soldered connections for grounding purposes.
Secure all grounding connections with mechanical clamp type
connectors.
Note:
Do not
connect the outside transient eliminator ground to the
inside equipment rack ground. Doing so can defeat the protection
afforded by the transient eliminator.
Note:
Larger ground conductors provide better transient elimination;
that is, the larger the ground conductor, the less likely the chance of
transients.
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