Network (Ethernet) Connection; Cable Length; Surge Suppression; Weatherproofing - Redline Connect Series Installation Manuallines

CONNECT-OWS Installation Guidelines
3.9

Network (Ethernet) Connection

An Ethernet CAT-5 cable must be supplied by the installer to connect the PoE Ethernet
port (ETH) to the local network equipment.

Figure 20: Site Survey: Connect-IWS Ethernet Network Connection Survey

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 PoE device includes built-in surge protection adequate for installations where the
cable run and network/equipment is within the cabinet or protected by conduit.
: The installer must install additional outdoor-rated surge protection at the
ingress to the cabinet if the network connection cable routing includes any exposed
outdoors areas susceptible to induced voltages from lightning strikes.

Weatherproofing

The importance of proper weatherproofing can not be overstressed. The installer must
provide weatherproofing materials to be applied to all cable ingress ports on the cabinet.
All cable egress ports exposed to the elements must be adequately weatherproofed.

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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