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AN-50 System User Manual
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For building mounts, ensure the surface to which the mounting bracket will be attached
is structurally sound, flat and vertical (use a level). Ensure that the installation can
withstand wind loading.
7.3. Running The IF Cable
The system is shipped with a 100 foot (30.5 m) length of RG6 IF cable to connect the
transceiver and indoor terminal. The IF cable carries the transmitted and received
signal, DC power for the AN-50 radio, and control signals. One hundred feet is the
mandatory minimum length; if a longer outdoor run is required, it is recommended that a
single length of the appropriate cable be used; coupling the provided 100-foot cable to
another length will result in increased attenuation. Refer to the cable requirements in the
Specifications section at the end of this manual.
Note: If male “F” crimp connectors are used with custom cables, the cable’s core conductor
diameter must be no larger than 1mm (.042 inches) or longer than 1cm (0.38 inches) to avoid
damage to the T-58 and AN-50 connectors. If the core diameter exceeds 1mm, use solder type
‘F’ connectors that do not exceed these dimensions.
The following steps define the cable installation process:
1. Run the cable alongside the antenna pole as shown. The IF cable is equipped
with 75 ohm male F-type connectors at both ends. Ensure the cable is running
downward as shown to prevent water from accumulating on the connector. The
cable should be fastened to the pole to prevent movement or damage to the
connector.
Figure 9: IF Cable
2. The RF cable should connect the antenna to the transceiver.
3. Connect the male IF cable connector to the female F-type connector on the
transceiver. The connector should then be weatherproofed with a standard
weatherproofing material for outdoor RF installations. Note that the provided IF
cable is for exterior use. It is recommended that the cable terminate at the
exterior wall using a grounding block, and that interior grade cable be used to
connect the terminal to the grounding block according to local codes. For
convenience, a grounding block is included with the AN-50 system. An optional
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