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Cambium Networks PTP 500 Series Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Cambium PTP 500 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Accuracy While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document, Cambium Networks assumes no liability resulting from any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, or from use of the information obtained herein. Cambium reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein to improve reliability, function,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Contents About this guide ....................... 1 Important safety information ................... 2 1. Inventory ........................4 PTP 500 kit ............................4 Other standard components ......................5 Connectorized ODU additional components ................... 7 E1 or T1 additional components...................... 7 2.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    PTP 500 Installation Guide About this guide This guide describes the tasks that must be performed to install the site equipment for PTP 500 Series links. The users of this guide will require expertise in outdoor radio equipment installation. Related documents...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Important safety information To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the safety guidelines in this section. Power lines Exercise extreme care when working near power lines. Working at heights Exercise extreme care when working at heights. Grounding and protective earth The Outdoor Unit (ODU) must be properly grounded to protect against lightning.
  • Page 6 Important safety information PTP 500 Installation Guide Powering down before servicing Always power down and unplug the equipment before servicing. Lightning protection unit (LPU) Do not remove the LPU printed circuit board when the LPU is connected to the power supply, as high voltages are present.

  • Page 7: Inventory

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Inventory PTP 500 kit PTP 500 and PTP 300 Series User Guide For kit variant part numbers, see the Item Notes Outdoor unit (ODU) ODUs may be Integrated (as illustrated) or Connectorized. End Complete kit contains one ODU with grounding cable.

  • Page 8: Other Standard Components

    1. Inventory PTP 500 Installation Guide Other standard components In addition to PTP 500 kits, standard installations require the following components: Item Notes Outdoor drop cable Superior Essex BBDGe cable is supplied by Cambium with the following lengths and part numbers (other lengths are available from Superior Essex): “1000 ft Reel Outdoor Copper Clad CAT5E”.
  • Page 9 1. Inventory PTP 500 Installation Guide Item Notes Lightning Protection Unit (LPU) kits Two kits are required per standard link. “LPU End Kit PTP 250/300/500”. Cambium part number WB2978. Kit contents: one LPU, one grounding cable, nuts, bolts and two cable glands. Indoor Cat5e cable To connect the PIDU to network equipment, use screened cable that...

  • Page 10: Connectorized Odu Additional Components

    1. Inventory PTP 500 Installation Guide Connectorized ODU additional components Item Notes Antenna One required per link end (or two per link end for spatial diversity). Not supplied by Cambium. PTP 500 and Approved antennas are listed in the PTP 300 Series User Guide RF cable For connecting the ODU to the antenna.

  • Page 11: Interface Description

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Interface description ODU interfaces The ODU has the following interfaces: Interface Function Ground studs For grounding the ODU to the supporting structure. The ground cable (supplied with the ODU) may be connected to either ground stud. For using a digital voltmeter (DVM) to help with the antenna connector alignment process.

  • Page 12: Pidu Interfaces

    2. Interface description PTP 500 Installation Guide PIDU interfaces The PIDU has the following interfaces: Interface Function 100-240 V ac Mains power input. 47-63Hz 1.8A DC In Alternative DC power supply input. DC Out DC power output to a second PIDU, to provide power supply PTP 500 and redundancy.

  • Page 13: Grounding And Lightning Protection

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Grounding and lightning protection Electro-magnetic discharge (lightning) damage is not covered under warranty. PTP 500 and PTP 300 The recommendations in this document and in the Series User Guide , when followed correctly, give the user the best protection from the harmful effects of EMD.

  • Page 14: General Protection Requirements

    3. Grounding and lightning protection PTP 500 Installation Guide General protection requirements Apply the practices and procedures detailed in the relevant national standards to all new site build activities. The following requirements are described in greater detail in PTP 500 and PTP 300 Series User Guide Basic requirements The following basic protection requirements must be met: •...

  • Page 15: Mast Or Tower Installation

    3. Grounding and lightning protection PTP 500 Installation Guide Mast or tower installation For mast or tower installations, the following additional requirements must be met: • The equipment must be lower than the top of the tower or its lightning air terminal. •...

  • Page 16: Wall Installation

    3. Grounding and lightning protection PTP 500 Installation Guide Wall installation For wall installations, the following additional requirements must be met: • The equipment must be lower than the top of the building or its lightning air terminal. • The building must be correctly grounded. A schematic example of a wall installation is as follows: Additional protection requirements for high rise buildings are described in the PTP 500 and PTP 300 Series User Guide...

  • Page 17: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing personnel In no event shall Cambium Networks be liable for any injury to any persons or any damage caused during the installation of the Cambium PTP 500. Ensure that only qualified personnel undertake the installation of a PTP 500 Series link. Ensure that all safety precautions can be observed.

  • Page 18: Installing The Odu

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Installing the ODU Checks and safety precautions To prevent failure of the assembly, take the following precautions: Do not remove the pre-fitted mounting bracket. Do not mount the ODU on poles with diameter less than 50 mm (2 in) or greater than 75 mm (3 in).

  • Page 19: Selecting A Position For The Odu (Connectorized)

    5. Installing the ODU PTP 500 Installation Guide Selecting a position for the ODU (connectorized) Mount a connectorized ODU in a position that gives it maximum protection from the elements, allows easy access to the cables, and allows antenna cable lengths to be minimized.

  • Page 20: Installing Connectorized Antennas

    5. Installing the ODU PTP 500 Installation Guide Connect the ODU ground cable to the to the grounding system, within 0.3 meters (1 ft) of the ODU bracket and on the same metal (if necessary, remove paint and apply anti-oxidant compound first). Do not attach grounding cables to the ODU mounting bracket bolts, as this arrangement will not provide full protection.
  • Page 21 5. Installing the ODU PTP 500 Installation Guide When dressing the antenna cables, form drip loops near the lower ends. These ensure that water is not constantly channeled towards the connectors. If the ODU is mounted outdoors, weatherproof the N type connectors fitted to the ODU using self-amalgamating tape under a layer of PVC tape.

  • Page 22: Installing The Drop Cable And Lpu

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Installing the drop cable and LPU Preparing drop cables Main drop cable: To prepare a long section of cable to connect the ODU to the LPU, proceed as follows: Cut off the approximate length required (allowing a bit of surplus), or leave it on the drum so that it can be unwound as the cable is hoisted.
  • Page 23 6. Installing the drop cable and LPU PTP 500 Installation Guide Check that the crimp tool matches the RJ45 connector being used, otherwise the cable or connector may be damaged. The cable inner sheath must be located correctly under the connector housing tang. If this is not done correctly, there is no strain relief on the cable terminations.

  • Page 24: Installing And Grounding The Main Drop Cable

    6. Installing the drop cable and LPU PTP 500 Installation Guide Installing and grounding the main drop cable Follow all instructions provided by the hoisting grip manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in injury or death. To install and ground the main drop cable, proceed as follows: Hoist the main drop cable up to the ODU using the hoisting grip and a hoist line.
  • Page 25 6. Installing the drop cable and LPU PTP 500 Installation Guide Once the gland is fully hand screwed into the unit, tighten it with a spanner to torque 10 Nm (7.4 ftlbs). When the gland body has been fitted, tighten the gland back shell. Do not over-tighten the gland back shell, as the internal seal and structure may be damaged.

  • Page 26: Making A Drop Cable Ground Point

    6. Installing the drop cable and LPU PTP 500 Installation Guide Making a drop cable ground point To ground the drop cable to a metal structure using the Cambium grounding kit (part number 01010419001), proceed as follows: Remove 60 mm (2.5 in) of the drop cable outer sheath. Cut 38mm (1.5 in) of rubber tape (self amalgamating) and fit to the ground cable lug.
  • Page 27 6. Installing the drop cable and LPU PTP 500 Installation Guide Cut a 38mm (1.5 in) section of self-amalgamating tape and wrap it completely around the joint between the drop and ground cables. Use the remainder of the self-amalgamating tape to wrap the complete assembly.

  • Page 28: Installing And Grounding At Building Entry

    6. Installing the drop cable and LPU PTP 500 Installation Guide Prepare the metal grounding point of the supporting structure to provide a good electrical contact with the grounding cable clamp. Remove paint, grease or dirt, if present. Apply anti-oxidant compound liberally between the two metals. Clamp the bottom lug of the grounding cable to the supporting structure using site approved methods.

  • Page 29: Installing The Pidu

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Installing the PIDU Mounting the PIDU Mount the PIDU on a wall or other suitable mounting surface, at a height that protects it from flooding or rising damp. Ensure that the Recovery switch can be accessed when mounting the unit.

  • Page 30: Preparing The Pidu To Lan Cable

    7. Installing the PIDU PTP 500 Installation Guide Plug in the cable from the LPU (or PTP-SYNC if installed), ensuring that it snaps home. Depending upon the type of PIDU, the cover may hinge either vertically or horizontally. Replace the cover and secure with the retaining screw. Preparing the PIDU to LAN cable Prepare the Cat5e cable that will connect the PIDU to the network equipment.

  • Page 31: Installing An E1 Or T1 Interface

    PTP 500 Installation Guide Installing an E1 or T1 interface The E1 or T1 cable and the Ethernet cable share the LAN port of the PIDU. Use the E1/T1 Splitter to connect the E1/T1 and Ethernet cables to the LAN port of the PIDU: The E1/T1 splitter output pin connections for the Ethernet and E1/T1 ports are as follows: Port...

  • Page 32: License Keys And Regulatory Information

    PTP 500 Installation Guide License keys and regulatory information phn-2508_005v000 (Mar 2013) Page 29...

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