1. Terminate the reader end of the grounding RF cable with any N-type load or RF attenuator
(
2. Connect the grounding RF cable to the antenna (Item 1 in
3. Short the outer metal case of the load or attenuator to Earth Ground for approximately 10 seconds
). In this example, the operator is using the mounting pole that has been
properly connected to Earth Ground.
CAUTION
TransCore does not recommend using a screwdriver or other tool to short the RF cable center
conductor to the outer ground of the cable. This grounding method can damage the center pin
or the threads of the connector.
Figure 8 Connect RF N-type Load or Attenuator to Reader Cable End
Figure 9 Short Load to Earth Ground
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