Mounting the Lightning Protection Devices Chapter 3RADWIN 2000 User Manual Release 2.6.50 3-8To mount an external antenna:1. To mount an external antenna, ensure that the antenna is properly grounded andthen mount the antenna onto the pole. Refer to Chapter 17 for detailed antennamounting instructions.2. Follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna.Mounting the Lightning Protection DevicesThe use of lightning protection is dependent on regulatory and end user requirements. TheRADWIN 2000 ODU is designed with surge limiting circuits to minimize the risk of damagedue to lightning strikes. RADWIN recommends the use of additional lightning protectordevices to protect the equipment from nearby lightning strikes.Figure 3-9:RADWIN Lightning ProtectorRefer to Chapter 18 for detailed installation instructions for use of lightning protectiondevices.Outdoor ConnectionsTo complete the outdoor connections:1. Connect the ground cable to the ODU chassis as marked on the ODU.2. Connect the antenna cable(s) to the ODU.3. Connect the lightning protection device to the ODU (see Chapter 18).4. Attach the ODU-IDU cable to the ODU RJ-45 connector (see Appendix B for theconnector pinout)5. Screw in the cable glands to ensure hermetic sealing of the ODU.6. Secure the cables to the pole, mast or brackets using UV-rated cable ties.Indoor InstallationInstalling IDU-EIDU-E InstallationThe IDU-E can be wall mounted, placed on a desktop or take up one half of a 1U rack slot.The unit should be grounded, cabled to the ODU and connected to power using the suppliedAC/DC adapter.WarningDo not stand in front of a live antenna.
