Outdoor installation Chapter 3WinLink™ 1000 User Manual Release 1.9 3-8Outdoor installationPreparing the ODU before DeploymentEach ODU must be pre-loaded with an IP address. This may be done priorto deployment in the field, or on-site using a Laptop computer. The processis quite straight-forward and described in Appendix D.Mounting the ODUThe ODU can be mounted on a pole or a wall. In both installations, the sup-plied mounting kit is used to secure the ODU.A WinLink™ 1000 link operates in pairs of two ODUs with the same configu-ration. Both ODUs must be installed, and the antennas aligned for maxi-mum throughput.¾To mount the ODU on a pole or a wall:1. Ensure that the ODU is properly grounded.2. Mount the ODU onto the pole or wall. Ensure that the unit is oriented sothat the cable connectors are at the bottom. (If they are on top,water may penetrate into the unit causing damage.)3. Refer to Appendix A for detailed ODU mounting kit contents and sche-matics.Mounting external antennasIf you are using ODU with an integrated antenna, skip to Mounting theLightning Protection Devices below.NoteA mast-sited ODU typically uses a pole attached to the mast.WarningPrior to connecting cables to the ODU, the protective earth terminal (screw)of the ODU must be connected to an external protective ground conductoror to a grounded pole.• Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment shouldclimb the antenna mast• Only qualified professional personnel should install or dismantleODUs and mastsNoteDo not tighten the ODU to its mounting brackets until the alignmentprocess of the antenna is complete.Ensure that there are no direct obstructions in front of the ODU orinterference from man-made obstacles.
