RADWIN 5000 HPMP User Manual Release 3.1.00 9-1Chapter 9Lightning Protection andGrounding GuidelinesMeticulous implementation of the guidelines in this chapter will provide best protectionagainst electric shock and lightning.Warning100% protection is neither implied nor possible.NoteThis chapter is at best a guide. The actual degree of lightning protectionrequired depends on local conditions and regulations.The RADWIN Lightning Protection System consists of the following components:• Grounding for the antenna coax cable• Grounding for each IDU and ODU• External Primary Surge Suppressor units and grounding for the outdoor cable• Internal ESD protection circuits over the Power/Telecom linesGrounding for Antenna CableA Grounding Kit must be connected to the coax antenna cable and reliably grounded. Thegrounding kit is an Andrew Type 223158-2 (www.andrew.com). See Figure 9-1 below.
