Ground Connection; Battery Backup Connection - Vertex Standard VXD-R70 Installation Manual

Chapter 4 Electrical Connections
4.1.2

Ground Connection

The repeater is equipped with a ground screw located on the rear of the repeater. Connect the site
ground cable to the ground screw.
4.1.3

Battery Backup Connection

The VXD-R70 Repeater offers the capability of connecting to battery backup power in the event of
an AC power failure.
The battery backup system is connected to the repeater through the DC connector mounted at the
rear of the repeater (see Figure 4-2).
The repeater power supply will trickle charge the backup battery. If the battery is significantly
discharged, it is recommended that an external charger be used to charge the battery.
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The repeater should only be connected to a battery supply that is in accor-
dance with the applicable electrical codes for the end use country; for ex-
ample, the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 in the U.S.
The repeater is to be connected to a battery charger that is in accordance
with the applicable electrical codes for the end use country; for example, the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70 in the U.S.
Unplug the battery from the repeater when charging the battery with an
external charger.
Figure 4-2: Making Connections to a Backup Battery