Installing the drop cable and ground cables
3
Connect the other end of the back-to-back cable to the LPU (either port)
as described in
9.
4
Connect one end of the long drop cable to the LPU (unused port) as
described in
5
The ODU is supplied with two ground cables of length 0.6 meters (2 ft).
Connect the small lug to the LPU. Connect the large lug to the mast
grounding point (if necessary, remove paint and apply anti-oxidant
compound first).
All upper tower grounds should be within 0.3 meters (1 ft) of the ODU
bracket and on the same metal.
6
To prevent corrosion and possible loss of ground continuity,
weatherproof the grounding points.
Installing and grounding the drop cable on a mast
If the ODU is installed on a metal mast or tower
to install and ground the drop cable from the top LPU to the building entry point. The
drop cable must be grounded to the mast at the points specified in
requirements for a mast or tower installation
5-20
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Connecting the drop cable to an ODU or LPU
Connecting the drop cable to an ODU or LPU
CAUTION
Do not attach the grounding cables to the mounting bracket bolts, as
this arrangement will not provide full protection.
Chapter 5 Installation
on page 5-9.
(Figure
5-8), perform this procedure
Protection
on page 2-17.
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