Network Installation Plan
RLX-FHE, RLX-FHES, RLX-FHS
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RadioLinx FH
Frequency-Hopping Industrial Radio
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 29 of 151
November 25, 2008
4 Network
Installation
Plan
In This Chapter
Overview ............................................................................. 29
Planning the Physical Installation .......................................................... 29
Sources of Interference ......................................................................... 30
4.1 Installation
Overview
Create an installation plan that includes the following elements:
Physical Installation
o
Plan the physical installation (page 29)
o
Account for sources of interference (page 30)
Antenna Installation
o
Antenna Electrical Characteristics
o
o
Approved Antennas
o
Antenna Spacing Requirements: User Safety
o
Antenna Installation (page 38)
Radios
o
Radio External Connections (page 41)
Communication Hardware
o
Cable Specifications for Serial connection (page 44)
o
Cable Specifications for Ethernet connection (page 46)
Tip:
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network. The easy to use, wizard-based interface creates a visual layout of your radios and sites,
and generates a complete Bill of Materials including radios and accessories.
For more information about ProSoft Wireless Designer, visit the ProSoft Technology web site at
http://www.prosoft-technology.com.
4.2
Planning the Physical Installation
A network's performance is impacted by attributes specific to the installation site.
Take the following into consideration, where possible, to maximize network
installation:
Protect radios from direct exposure to weather
Provide an adequate and stable power source to the radios
Design the network to use less than 2048 radios (per network)
Place radios within the specified 15 miles of each other