Product Support; Comtech Ef Data Headquarters - Comtech EF Data LPOD PS 1.5 Installation And Operation Manual

LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
Preface
While the LPOD does have built in surge suppression, if the unit is to be
installed in a location with questionable power grid quality, Comtech EF
Data recommends installation of additional power conditioning/surge
suppression at the power junction box.
• Grounding – The LPOD provides a grounding terminal. This is provided to
allow you to ground the LPOD to the antenna's grounding network. All
components installed at the antenna should be grounded to a common
grounding point at the antenna.
• Electrical welding – If welding needs to take place at the antenna,
disconnect all cables from the LPOD except for the ground wire. Cap all
RF connections with terminations. This will prevent damage to the
input/output circuitry of the LPOD.
• Lightning – Lightning strikes on or around the antenna will generate
extremely high voltages on all cables connected to the LPOD. Depending
on the severity of the strike, the LPOD's internal surge protection
combined with the recommended external suppression may protect the
LPOD's power supply. However, if the installation will be in an area with a
high probability of lightning strikes, Comtech EF Data recommends the
installation of surge suppression on the RF and IF cables. One source of
these suppressors is PolyPhaser (www.polyphaser.com).

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