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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Installation Instructions 275/1531-LZA 701 6001/1 Uen A Install Radio Street Radio 4408 Ge27100A Contents Introduction Documents Tools Conditions Work Process Unpack and Check Materials Pre-Installation Site Installation Prepare Clamp Adjust NEMA Connector Install Street Radio on Luminaire...
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Introduction This document describes how to install Street Radio 4408 on site. Note: Illustrations are generic, unless specific detail must be shown. Documents Make sure that the following documents are read and understood: – Personal Health and Safety Information –...
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Tool Product Name – Hex 3/16 in. (4.76 mm) – Flat head FH 8 mm Torque wrench – 13–40 in-lb (1.5–4.5 Nm) Open-ended wrench heads – 11 mm – ½ in. (12.7 mm) Conditions The conditions in this section must be fulfilled before work starts. 1.3.1 Before Going to the Site Before going to the site, ensure the following:...
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Work Process Unpack and Check Materials Pre-Installation Site Installation Verify Street Radio Installation Power Up Street Radio Check Street Radio After Power Up Perform Concluding Routines Ge24216A Figure 1 Radio Installation Work Process about:blank 4/29...
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Unpack and Check Materials The radio components are transported in corrugated boxes. Note: The packed radio must be kept in weather-protected environment. The radio, once unpacked, must be installed according to the instructions, even if it is not powered up immediately. The radio must be powered up within 48 hours in outdoor environment.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Remove the fitments. Note: The Radio 4408 and Support 6525 are packed in individual boxes. While the fitments differ, the unpacking methods are similar. Ge18790A Remove the components from the boxes separately, and carefully place them on a clean, soft surface.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Pre-Installation The preparation steps can be done indoors before going to the site. Required Tools and Equipment Table 2 Tools Required Tool Product Name ESD wrist strap Torque screwdriver with bit holder – 5–40 in-lb (0.5–4.5 Nm) –...
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Slide back and lift the access cover off. The cover is tethered and can hang off the side. Ge27106A Remove the two screws. Carefully slide the top housing back then lift it up. Ge27107A Gently remove the top housing. Ge27108A Move the power cable, antenna cables, and antenna cable guide bracket out of the bottom housing.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Insert the Radio 4408 unit into the housing. Gently push the radio down into the housing and then pull it towards the rear until it is firmly seated in its position. Make sure that no cable is in the way.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Make sure that the SFP modules are clean. Clean the SFP If necessary, clean SFP modules Never blow module with a ferrule end-face cleaning tool if needed. Ge24874A Insert the SFP module into the optical cable connector at the position marked Note: The interface marked...
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Put the utility access cover into place. Make sure that the cover is seated before gently sliding forward until closed. Ge27115A Gently hand-tighten the two captive screws to fasten the cover. Ge27105A 18. Repack the unit in the box to protect it during transport to the site. about:blank 11/29...
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1. Prepare the clamp 2. Adjust the NEMA connector on the luminaire if needed 3. Install the Street Radio 4408 on the luminaire 4. Connect the cables The preparation steps for the Street Radio can be done indoors before going to the site.
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Measure the distance from the NEMA socket to a point on the pole that will allow for level alignment for the Street Radio 4408 with the NEMA socket. Horizontal distance The clamp fits a 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) diameter pole and can be adjusted between 5-7/8 in.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Align the shuttles on the top of the clamp with the openings in the mounting rails on the bottom of the Street Radio 4408 housing. There is a single orientation for assembly. Ge27113A Ge27121A Slide the clamp to the previously measured location using the 3/16 in markings on the housing as reference.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Tool Product Name Screwdriver Steps Ensure that the power to the luminaire is turned off. 2. Remove any cover or photocell connected to the NEMA connector on the luminaire. Check the orientation of the NEMA connector on the luminaire. Neutral on the NEMA (N▲) should face away from the pole of the luminaire.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio For type A, first use a screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the NEMA connector. Ge24263A For type A and B, lift then turn the NEMA connector so that the N arrow is facing in the correct direction, away from the luminaire pole.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Install Street Radio on Luminaire Warning! High energy levels are present in this unit. Improper handling of the unit can lead to short circuits that can result in serious injury. Exercise care when working with this unit. Note: For information on cable product numbers, see Site Installation Products Overview.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Ensure that the power to the luminaire is turned off. Loosen the locking nut with a wrench or socket. Open the 1/2 in clamp and turn the swivel locking nut up and out of the way. Ge27123A Line up the NEMA plug on the Street Radio with the NEMA connector on the luminaire.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Adjust the clamp vertically and horizontally as needed to ensure that there is no stress or strain on the NEMA socket. Tighten all clamp adjustment bolts to 40 in-lb (4.5 Nm) torque. Ge27117A Close the clamp around the pole by rotating the clamp latch 1/2 in and securing with the swivel locking nut.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio connector on the top of the Street Radio and twist clockwise until locked in place. Cover the photocell with the NEMA cap. Note: Never leave the NEMA open. Connect Cables Required Tools and Equipment – Use tethered tools when working at heights. –...
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Carefully loosen the two screws. Slide and lift the utility access cover off and let it hang in the tether on the side. Ge27118A 2. Lift out the cable guide and cables tucked inside. Loosen the screws on the installation hatch of the radio unit inside.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Lift the rubber flaps of the cable gaskets at the rear of the support unit housing and on the radio unit. Carefully insert the optical cable through the now open slots. Ge24210C Remove the fiber protection from the fibers in the optical cable.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Plug in the optical cable (with outer diameter 4.5–5.5 mm and complying with standard G.657.A2) into the SFP receptacle at position marked Ge24598A If a second optical cable is to be installed, plug in the optical cable into the SFP receptacle at position marked Ge24597A Fasten the two upper screws next to the antenna connectors...
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Insert the antenna cables A–D in the corresponding slots in the cable guide. Ge24871A Remove the protective plugs and connect the antenna cables 11 mm A–D so that cable A goes into antenna port A, and so on. 13 in-lb (1.5 Nm) Tighten the antenna cables to 13 in-lb (1.5 Nm) torque.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Verify Radio Installation on Site This section describes the verification that must be performed to check the installation of the radio and the connections to the main unit before it is integrated with the radio network. Check Site This section provides checklists for verifying the radio installation.
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10/3/23, 11:57 AM Install Radio Item Equipment labeled as required as specified in the Customer Site Documentation ? Protective covers, dust caps, and terminations plugs are installed on unused ports? Antenna cables routed correctly and undamaged? ...
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Check Radio After Power Up Once the power has been switched on, the radio is loaded with the specific software. Optical indicators on the Radio 4408 show the status of the radio. The indicators, however, are hidden, as the Radio 4408 is mounted inside the Support 6525.
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6. Close and lock all covers, doors, and gates to the site, if applicable. Environment Ericsson strongly recommends that installers pay particular attention to the environment when cleaning the site after installation. Recycle all waste that can be recycled and sort the rest so that they can be disposed of according to local regulations. Use...
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