Connect-Ow Lead-In Ethernet Connection; Cable Length; Surge Suppression; Weatherproofing - Redline Connect Series Installation Manuallines

RDL-3000 Connect-OW-OW Installation Guidelines
3.6

Connect-OW Lead-In Ethernet Connection

An Ethernet lead-in cable is supplied with the Connect-OW system. This cable connects
the Connect-OW Ethernet port to the PoE power injector located in the equipment
cabinet. The supplied cable is pre-terminated both ends with shielded RJ-45 connectors.

Figure 24: Site Survey: Connect-OW Lead-In Ethernet Cable

Cable Length

The maximum recommended total length of the Ethernet cable is 91.5 m (300 ft) from
the wireless terminal to the network equipment. Cable lengths exceeding this length may
affect system performance.

Surge Suppression

The Connect-OW wireless terminal features built-in surge suppression on the Ethernet
port.
: The system installer must install the surge/lightning protection at the
Ethernet cable ingress to the equipment cabinet.

Weatherproofing

The importance of proper weatherproofing can not be overstressed. The installer must
provide weatherproofing materials to be applied at the Connect-OW Ethernet port and
ingress to the equipment cabinet. A gland is supplied for the Connect-OW Ethernet port.
The gland must be installed and additional weatherproofing applied to provide adequate
protection against the weather.

Cable Hangars

It is important to provide strain relief, drip loops and protection against vibration and
abrasion caused by the wind, sand etc. The installer must provide suitable cable
hangars for the CAT-5 outdoor Ethernet cable, spaced at a recommended maximum of
450 -610 mm (~18 - 24 in).
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