Rf Exposure Guidelines - Harris Stratex Eclipse 4.6 User Manual

Chapter 1. Health and Safety
Topic
Protection from RF
Exposure
Fiber Optic Cables
Ground Connections
Lightning Surge
Suppressor
Mains Power Supply
Routing
Maximum Ambient
Temperature
Mechanical Loading
Vol. I-1-4
Information
When installing, servicing or inspecting an antenna always comply
with the following:
• Locate the antenna such that it does not infringe the RF exposure
guidelines for general public. Refer to General Public Compliance
Boundary in

RF Exposure Guidelines

• Stay aware of the potential risk of RF exposure and take
appropriate precautions. Refer to Occupational Compliance
Boundary in RF Exposure Guidelines
• Do not stand in front of or look into an antenna without first
ensuring the associated transmitter or transmitters are switched
off.
• At a multi-antenna site ask the site owner or operator for details
of other radio services active at the site and for their
requirements/recommendations for protection against
potentially harmful exposure to RF radiation.
• When it is not possible to switch transmitters off at a
multi-antenna site and there is potential for exposure to harmful
levels of RF radiation, wear a protective suit.
• Do not look into the waveguide port of an ODU when the radio is
active.
Handle optical fibers with care. Keep them in a safe and secure
location during installation.
Do not attempt to bend them beyond their minimum bend radius.
Protect/cover unconnected optical fiber connectors with dust caps.
Reliable grounding of the Eclipse system must be maintained. Refer
to instructions in the manual for grounding of the ODU, ODU cable,
lightning surge suppressor, and indoor unit.
All Eclipse ODU cables must be fitted with the specified surge
suppressor(s).
Eclipse dc power, IF, tributary, auxiliary and NMS cables are not to
be routed with any AC mains power lines. They are also to be kept
away from any power lines which cross them.
The maximum ambient temperature (Tmra) for an Eclipse indoor
unit is
+45° C (113° F), and +55° C (131° F) for an ODU. To ensure
correct operation and to maximize long term component reliability,
ambient temperatures must not be exceeded. Operational
specification compliance is not guaranteed for higher ambients.
When installing an indoor unit in a rack, ensure the rack is securely
anchored. Ensure that the additional loading of an Eclipse indoor
unit or units will not cause any reduction in the mechanical stability
of the rack.
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