Connect And Weatherproofing Cables; Step 5: Align Antenna; Azimuth Alignment; Figure 26: Installation: Cable Connection And Weatherproofing - Redline RDL-3000 Installation Manuallines

Edge INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Connect and Weatherproofing Cables

Connect the RF cable and ensure adequate weatherproofing is applied to the RF and
Ethernet port.

Figure 26: Installation: Cable Connection and Weatherproofing

4.3.5

Step 5: Align Antenna

Antenna alignment is essential to obtain maximum performance from a wireless link.
Antenna misalignment results in weaker receive signal strength and it may not be
possible to establish the wireless link.
The alignment must be performed in both the azimuth and elevation planes. Before
installing the equipment, obtain accurate antenna pointing azimuth and elevation angles
for each installation site. This will allow approximate alignment of antennas by using
GPS or magnetic compass. Refer to the site survey status.
Note: A metal tower will affect the accuracy of a magnetic compass. There is also a
difference between true North and Magnetic North (magnetic declination).

Azimuth Alignment

Use a magnetic or GPS compass to obtain the approximate azimuth direction. The
azimuth is aligned by loosening the bolts on the pipe bracket and rotating the antenna
around the pole.
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