TrangoLINK Apex™ 18 User Manual Rev. 1.0 Section: Chapter 4 - Deployment & Installation Page 51
Grounding
Apex Grounding Recommendations
The Apex unit doesn’t require any additional grounding since the Apex is attached
directly to the antenna and thus shares the antenna’s ground. Please note that if the
antenna is attached to a metal pole that is earth-grounded, no other grounding is
necessary. The POE includes a grounding screw located on the side of the panel and
should be connected to a low resistance path to earth ground (typically through the rack
frame (Figure 25).
Figure 25:
POE Ground Screw
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IF THE ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE IS NOT EARTH-GROUNDED THROUGH A
LOW RESISTANCE, HIGH CURRENT PATH,DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE
INSTALLATION.
Weather Proofing Cabling
It is important to properly seal each cable connection to protect against moisture and
corrosion. Trango LINK Apex uses special connectors which provide this protection and
is included with your purchase. Please note that proper strain relief and installation is
mandatory to prevent moisture intrusion. Damage to the unit from moisture intrusion
through the Ethernet caps or Fiber plates are not covered under warranty.
To properly connect the Ethernet weatherized connectors first remove the cap from the
unit and pass the bare end of the CAT5/6 cable through the cap as shown in Figure 26:
