Nautel NX100 Preinstallation Manual

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NX100 Pre-installation Manual Pre-installation tasksIssue 3.2 2017-03-31 Page 2-3Selecting a location for the transmitterTo ensure that the desired location for the NX100 transmitter is suitable, perform the following tasks:1. Ensure that the floor area where the transmitter will be located is able to support the weightof the transmitter system.2. Measure the space to ensure that the transmitter will fit. See Section 3, “Physicalrequirements” for transmitter dimensions and clearances.3. Ensure that transmitter room doors and the pathway of access from the receiving dock orbuilding exterior to the installation location are large enough to accommodate thetransmitter.Installing an antenna feedlineWhen installing an antenna feedline for the NX100 transmitter, perform the following tasks:1. Ensure that the RF feedline that will connect the transmitter and the antenna system has asuitably rated coaxial cable.2. Connect the shield of the antenna feedline coaxial cable directly to the station referenceground where it enters the building. For more information about the station referenceground, see “Station reference ground” on page 5-9.3. Install lightning protection devices. For more information about lightning protection, referto Nautel’s Recommendations for Transmitter Site Preparation Manual.4. Pass the center conductor and the shield of the feedline cable through a ferrite toroid that ispositioned between the shield ground at the building entrance and the shield termination atthe transmitter. Install the ferrite toroid prior to installing flanges on the feedline cable.• To obtain the proper size ferrite toroid, contact Nautel support for recommendations(see page 10-3), or consult additional, outside suppliers.