Chapter 4:
Hardware Installation
Overview
This chapter covers the requirements and procedures for the hardware installation and
alignment of a RADWIN 5000 HPMP sector in accordance with prior planning. (See Chapter
3.) It is intended to assist qualified field technicians.
The material in this chapter is largely generic to all RADWIN radio products
unless stated otherwise. ODU may be an HBS or any type of HSU.
Note
Outdoor units and antennas should be installed ONLY by qualified field
technicians who are familiar with local building and safety codes and,
wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government
regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may expose the end user or the
service provider to legal and financial liabilities. RADWIN and its resellers or
Warning
distributors are not liable for injury, damage or violation of regulations
associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas.
This chapter covers the following topics:
•
Unpacking and checking supplied equipment:
• HBSs and HSUs
• PoE devices
• IDU‐H aggregation unit
• Antennas
• Accessories
•
Tools required for installation
•
Safety practices
•
Mounting an ODU
•
Connecting an ODU
•
Grounding and lightning protection for an ODU
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