Figure 8-1 Horizon Compact - DragonWave Horizon COMPACT Plus Product Manual

8.0 Grounding, Power and Lightning Arrestors
Note: For effective protection against lightning-induced surges, proper grounding and shielding
practices MUST be followed for the ENTIRE installation. Consult DragonWave Inc. Technical Note:
HC-TN-001 Horizon Compact Plus PonE and Quick Reference Guide before installation!
The Horizon Compact Plus unit must be grounded using a minimum of 6 AWG copper wire attached to
the metric thread (M6 x 1.0), grounding point as shown in Figure 8-1. Two 12 mm long bolts are supplied.
Lightning Arresters and lightning protection is built into the Horizon unit.
The Ethernet and PonE cables must be properly protected at the end of their run as they enter the
building. Before Ethernet cables enter buildings, voltages shall be clamped down to SELV by approved
type primary protectors.
For the copper interface option, proper use of the DragonWave Horizon PonE unit provides lightning and
surge protection for the connected network. The PonE unit shall be installed according to local Electrical
Safety Codes.
For the optical interface, proper use of the DragonWave Lightning Arrestor unit protects the optional
management Ethernet connection (if used) and the power supply.
Figure 8-1 Horizon Compact Plus case grounding point
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