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Locate the Client away from any sources of interference that could degrade the performance of the
equipment.
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Ensure the base station and clients are within each other’s maximum RF coverage range.
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Maximum standard CAT-5 cable length connecting the Client to the Ethernet LAN is 100 meters and
maximum antenna cable length is 5-feet.
6.2 POLE-MOUNT
INSTALLATIONS
The VIDA Broadband Client is designed to accommodate pole mounting. Pole mounting a Client may
include mounting the unit onto a horizontally suspended light post or side arm, or a vertical telephone
pole, mast pipe or tower leg. The basic example of each mounting method is depicted in Figure 6-1.
An optional kit containing two mounting brackets and hardware for attaching the Client to a pole may be
purchased. The optional mounting brackets accommodate pole diameters from one (1) to six (6) inches.
The installer must provide straps necessary to secure the Client brackets to the pole.
CAUTION
When mounting the Client on a pole, the installer must ensure the mounting bands
are secure and resistance movement or rotation.
Figure 6-1: Mounting the VIDA Broadband Client
6.3 ELECTRICAL
POWER
The Hardened Client requires a DC input power source while the Standard Client is capable of either AC
or DC power input configurations (see Table 7-1 and Table 2-1). The input voltage source can be from
11 to 30 volts DC or 16 to 26 VAC. Careful consideration should be given regarding the voltage drop
across the selected power cabling to maintain the input power requirements. If a backup power source is
Horizontal Pole Mounted
Configuration
Vertical Pole Mounted
Configuration
Heat Sink Fins
Always Upright
