Installing The Tower Equipment - Nortel CTR 2800 Installation Manual

Installing the Tower Equipment

Install the CTR 28 GHz microwave transceiver as follows:
1. Mount the CTR 28 GHz to a stable pole using the supplied mounting
brackets. See Figures 1-7, 1-8, and 1-9.
The mounting brackets accommodate poles with outside diameters from
2" to 4.5". See Figures 1-5 and 1-6.
The CTR 28 GHz requires 18 VDC (3A) power supply unit.
2. Connect the IF/power supply input cable to the CTR's N-type
IF IN 18 VDC port. See Figures 1-3 and 1-4.
3. Connect the RX cable from the CTR's N-type IF OUT port to the RMM
RX port. See Figures 1-3 and 1-4.
4. Seal all connections using Coax-Seal® or equivalent, cold shrink or hot
shrink tubing.
5. Ground all RF cables at the recommended spacing intervals. (Refer to
tower and cable manufacturers' specifications).
6. Ensure that all feed lines are securely attached to the support structure.
Plan for drip (service) loops on all cables.
Do not turn on the power supply until the
installation is complete. After you install the
equipment, check the cable connections.
CTR 28 GHz Release 1.2 1-11
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