INSTALLATION
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SECTION 3
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
3.1
Installation Overview
Pre-installation planning is essential to a good installation. This includes careful consideration of
mounting location in relation to input power, antenna(s), and backhaul connectivity (for base
stations). Before installation, ensuring the site is well-grounded and prepped for lightning
mitigation, power surges, etc. is imperative. Refer to Motorola R56
for Communication Sites” for recommended best practices for site preparation. Additionally,
environmental conditions, the mounting method, required tools, and equipment should also be
considered.
NOTE
Completely read the entire Installation section before beginning the
actual installation.
NOTE
For first time installers, it is recommended to set up a base station
and remote station in a lab environment connected to dummy loads
to understand setup and configuration prior to installing radios in a
remote environment.
This information is intended to serve as an overview for installing the Airlink Mercury radio
and its associated equipment. Instructions for each task are provided in the following
sections.
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Plan the installation, paying particular attention to environmental conditions at the
site, ventilation requirements, surge protection, grounding, and lightning protection.
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Unpack and inspect the equipment
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Physically install the equipment at the site
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Connect the radio to the following equipment:
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Antenna(s)
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Backhaul
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System equipment
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DC power
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Verify proper installation of equipment following installation
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Optimize equipment and site using optimization checklist
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Motorola Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites, Motorola Solutions, Inc.