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Installing a Flexible Waveguide on an Antenna (2/2)
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Flexible waveguide over bent
Waveguide damaged because
of being over bent
Waveguide deformed because
of being over bent
Keep protective covers of flexible waveguides well for future use.
Protective covers for flexible
waveguides
Apply waterproofing and anti-corrosion
treatments on the connecting point of the
flexible waveguide
Wrapping area:
• Distance (H) from the connecting point of the
flexible waveguide to the connector side ≥ 1 cm
• Distance (L) from the connecting point of the
flexible waveguide to the cable side ≥ 10 cm
Wrapping Method:
1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the Wrapping area.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape.
3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm
to the wrapping edges.
H
≥1cm
L
≥10cm
outdoor
binding
straps
3
