Protection against Lightning Chapter 3RADWIN 5000 HPMP User Manual Release 3.2.00 3-2outdoor units, masts, lead-in wiring and discharge units. It also lays down the size ofgrounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding electrodes.RADWIN 5000 HPMP ODUs must be grounded to a Protective Earth as described inChapter 17 and in accordance with the Local Electrical Regulations.Further, you should -• Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last• Never connect telecommunication cables to ungrounded equipment• Ensure that all other cables are disconnected before disconnecting the groundMore detailed guidelines are supplied in Chapter 17.Protection against LightningThe use of lightning protection is dependent on regulatory and end user requirements. All ofRADWIN outdoor units are designed with surge limiting circuits to minimize the risk of dam-age due to lightning strikes. RADWIN recommends the use of additional surge arrestordevices to protect the equipment from nearby lightning strikes.See Chapter 17 for detailed installation instructions of lightning protection devices.General• It is recommended that installation of the outdoor unit be contracted to a professionalinstaller.• Before working on equipment connected to power lines or telecommunication lines,you should remove jewelry or any other metallic object that may come into contactwith energized parts.• Use extreme care when installing antennas near power lines.• Use extreme care when working at heights.• When using an AC power source for RADWIN 5000 HPMP PoEs always use the ACpower adapter supplied by RADWIN.• Use the right tools. In addition to standard tools required for any kind of ODU orantenna installation, RADWIN 5000 HPMP ODUs require additional specific toolsdetailed on page 3-7 below.Package ContentsThe RADWIN 5000 HPMP packages include the following items:HBS and HSU ODU Package ContentsThe ODU package contains:• One HBS or HSU ODU - see Figure 3-2 below for front and rear view• An ODU mounting kit - see Figure 3-1 below• A CD containing -• the RADWIN Manager• Quick Start Guide• User Manual - the document you are reading
