MikroTik LDF 5 Series Manual

LDF 5-series
LDF 5, LDF 5 ac
The LDF (Lite dish feed) is an outdoor wireless system with a built-in antenna, meant to be installed on satellite offset dish antennas.

Safety Warnings

Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry, and be familiar with standard practices for preventing
accidents.
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
The Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
This product is intended to be mounted outdoors on a pole. Please read the mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
correct hardware and configuration or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation for people and damage to the system.
Use only the power supply and accessories approved by the manufacturer, and which can be found in the original packaging of this product.
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to the improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your
own risk!
In the case of device failure, please disconnect it from power. The fastest way to do so is by unplugging the power plug from the power outlet.
It is the customer's responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, cabling
requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements. All Mikrotik radio devices must be professionally installed.
This is a class A device. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference in which case the user might be required to take adequate
measures.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation: This MikroTik equipment complies with the FCC, IC, and European Union radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This MikroTik device should be installed and operated no closer than 20 centimeters from your body, occupational user, or the
general public.

Assembly

The device is compatible with standard offset dishes, commonly used for satellite television. The offset mount is universal at 40 mm diameter, and the LDF
can easily be placed inside it. To attach the Ethernet cable to the LDF unit, follow these steps:
1. Assemble all components as shown in the illustration. If using pre-made cables, cut the rubber seal on one side, to put it onto the cable. Self
crimped cables should be crimped after the seal is on the cable;
2. Connect Ethernet cable to Ethernet connector on LDF;
3. Attach Housing nut to LDF body by rotating clockwise;
4. Slide rubber seal into housing nut, then seal the waterproof gland by turning compression nut clockwise.

Assembling on dish