6. Installing the drop cable and LPU
PTP 500 Installation Guide
phn-2508_005v000 (Mar 2013)
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Installing and grounding the main drop cable
Follow all instructions provided by the hoisting grip manufacturer. Failure to
do so may result in injury or death.
To install and ground the main drop cable, proceed as follows:
1
Hoist the main drop cable up to the ODU using the hoisting grip and a hoist line.
When the cable is in position and the grip handle is fastened to the supporting
structure, remove the hoist line.
2
Connect the top end of the main drop cable to the ODU (PIDU+ port), as
described in
Connecting an RJ45 and gland to an ODU or LPU
on page
21
.
3
Lay the main drop cable as far as the building entry point, ensuring there is
enough length to extend through the wall of the building to the LPU.
4
Attach the main drop cable to the supporting structure using site approved
methods.
5
Ground the drop cable to the supporting structure at the points shown in
Mast or
tower installation
on page
12
or
Wall installation
on page
13
. Follow the
procedure in
Making a drop cable ground point
on page
23
.
Connecting an RJ45 and gland to an ODU or LPU
To connect a drop cable with a gland to a unit (LPU or ODU), proceed as follows:
1
Insert the RJ45 plug into the socket in the unit, making sure that the locking tab
snaps home.
2
Support the drop cable and gently hand screw the gland body into the unit until the
O ring seal is flush to the unit body.
Do not fit the back shell prior to securing the gland body.
