Connecting the Antenna Cable
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Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
7.
Secure the cable along its complete length. No part of the
cable should be allowed to hang free. This is especially
important for those parts that are routed outside the building.
8.
Use the stretch tape provided to seal all outdoor connectors.
Sealing the Cable Connectors
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Most problems associated with wireless outdoor installations are
related to degrading performance due to the effects of corrosion of
the antenna cable and cable connectors. To avoid this type of
problems, you must always seal the cable connectors that are
located outdoors using the weather proofing tape provided.
You are advised to seal the connectors only after you have verified
optimal alignment of the antennas using the Remote Link Test as
described in the WaveMANAGER IEEE User’s Guide. Doing so will
enable you to adjust antenna placement and cable routing without
removing the tape.
1.
Prepare the cable and connectors so that they are free from
dust, dirt and grease.
2.
Attach the tip of the weather proofing tape to the cable just
above the connector.
3.
Holding the tape in its position, now stretch the tape and wind
it half-lapped around the cable and connectors to form a void-
free joint.
The degree of stretch may vary in different sections of the joint,
as long as the overlaps accomplish a void-free application.
To protect the weather-proofing stretch tape from the effects of
Ultra-Violet (UV) radiation (for example from direct sun-light), you
should protect the joint with two half-lapped layers of any vinyl
plastic electrical tape. Alternatively, you can apply silicone sealer to
protect the weather-proofing tape from sunlight, rain and other
weather conditions.
