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XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers
2.3.1 Rack Mounting the Receiver
The XDS-PRO receiver has been specifically designed for installation and operation in an EIA standard 19-
inch equipment rack. When mounting it in the rack, use pan or round head screws and flat washers in all
four front panel mounting locations.
2.3.2 Uneven Loading of Rack
When installing the XDS-PRO receiver in a free standing or unsecured rack, make sure to place heavier
pieces of equipment on the bottom and lighter pieces on the top.
2.4
Connecting the Receiver to a Satellite Dish
This section contains information required for connecting your XDS-PRO receiver to a satellite downlink.
2.4.1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Before attempting to install the XDS-PRO receiver, make sure the antenna and cable system is properly
grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Use No.10 AWG (5.3mm) copper, No.8 AWG (8.4mm) aluminum, No.7 AWG (10mm) copper-clad
a.
steel or bronze wire or larger, as ground wire.
Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4 feet
b.
(1.22m) to 6 feet (1.83m) apart.
Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters house.
c.
A driven rod may be used as the grounding electrode where other types of electrode systems do
d.
not exist. Refer to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984 for information.
Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm) copper or equivalent, when a separate
e.
antenna grounding electrode is used.
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Do not paint mounting ears as it hinders the grounding path from
the receiver to the rack.
Caution!
Uneven loading may cause the rack to be unstable and
hazardous.
Caution!
NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV
SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-22
OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER
GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES
THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED
TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE
POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL
R830001-2001, REV. C
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