Getting Started; For Your Safety; Welcome - Motorola PTP 300 Series User Manual

3 Getting Started

3.1 For Your Safety

WARNING: Use extreme care when installing antennas near power lines.
WARNING: Use extreme care when working at heights.
WARNING: The Outdoor Unit (ODU) for the PTP 300 Series Bridge must be properly grounded
to protect against lightning. It is the user's responsibility to install the equipment in accordance
with Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984 or Section 54 of the
Canadian Electrical Code. These codes describe correct installation procedures for grounding the
outdoor unit, mast, lead-in wire and discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and connection
requirements for grounding electrodes. It is recommended that installation of the outdoor unit be
contracted to a professional installer.
WARNING: The ODU for the PTP 300 Series Bridge must be grounded to a Protective Earth
in accordance with the Local Electrical Regulations.
WARNING: It is recommended that the supplied Power Indoor Plus (PIDU Plus) – PTP
300/500/600 Series is used to power the PTP 300 Series Bridge ODU. The use of other power
sources may invalidate safety approval and affect your warranty.
WARNING: When using alternate DC supplies (via the PIDU Plus DC in terminals as described
in Section 3.3.3
DC power source, the supply MUST comply with the following requirements:
• The voltage and polarity is correct and is applied to the correct terminals in the PIDU Plus
• The power source is rated as SELV
• The power source is rated to supply at least 1A continuously, and
• The power source cannot provide more than the Energy Hazard Limit as defined by IEC/EN/UL6090,
Clause 2.5, Limited Power (The Energy Hazard Limit is 240VA)
CAUTION: Users and installers should note that the main power supply is the primary disconnect
device.
CAUTION: Safety will be compromised if external quality cables are not used for connections
that will be exposed to the weather.
CAUTION: Safety will be compromised if a different power supply is used than the one supplied
by Motorola as part of the system.

3.2 Welcome

Congratulations on the purchase of the PTP 300 Series Bridge from Motorola. The PTP 300
Series Bridge is the latest innovation in high-speed wireless networking that lets you deploy wireless
networks in areas previously unattainable.
Getting Started
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