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SkyWay-EB Series
3-1
Installation
3. Deployment
This section describes step-by-step procedures to prepare the mounting and installation of a SkyWay-EB
link.
3-1. Site Preparation
The following preparations should be considered prior to installing the SkyWay-EB units.
Line of Sight
Absolute ling of sight (LOS) is necessary for proper operation of the link. Though the Fresnel zone for
millimeter waves is fairly small, a minimum of 1 meter of clearance on a rooftop is recommended.
Mast
The mast for unit installation must be fi xed on solid foundation. Vibrations caused by wind may
degrade the link performance or even cause link downage.
Site Permission
The installation location should be approved by the building owner or superintendent. Installation
methods and wiring of various cables must meet local requirements.
Cable Length
The installer must determine the total length of the cable run between the radio unit and the connection
point for power, data, and management cables.
3-2. Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are needed to install SkyWay-EB units. Installers should check the
following prior to installation:
Fish Tape
A steel fi sh tape will be needed to pull various cables through the conduit. An example is shown in Fig. 1
below.
Figure 3-1 Steel Fish Tape
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Summary of Contents for Solectek SkyWay-EB series
- Page 1 SkyWay-EB Series Installation 3. Deployment This section describes step-by-step procedures to prepare the mounting and installation of a SkyWay-EB link. 3-1. Site Preparation The following preparations should be considered prior to installing the SkyWay-EB units. Line of Sight Absolute ling of sight (LOS) is necessary for proper operation of the link. Though the Fresnel zone for millimeter waves is fairly small, a minimum of 1 meter of clearance on a rooftop is recommended.
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Page 2: Material Preparation
48VDC Power Supply - There are two options for provisioning the power supply: Í A local 48V power source (typical of telecom installation sites). Í The AC-48VDC power adapter provided within the SkyWay-EB Series package. . Í The minimum power requirement for the radio is 20 W and 0.5 A. •... -
Page 3: Cable Termination
SkyWay-EB Series Installation 3-4 Cable Termination • Prepare the cables Í Power cable – terminate with spade lug connectors on the radio side by crimping your wire inside the protective jacket. The spade lugs are provided in the SkyWay-EB product package. An example of a terminated cable is shown in Fig. -
Page 4: Cable Installation
SkyWay-EB Series Installation • Electrical Conduit Í Cut the conduit cleanly on both ends with appropriate tools such as an electric saw. Í Smooth out the sharp edge so as not to damage cables on contact. Figure 3-4 3-5 Cable Installation •... - Page 5 SkyWay-EB Series Installation Figure 3-6 • Before you begin the cable connection, make sure to slide the compression nut on the conduit. Make sure that the more closed side (with markings) is facing away from the enclosure. Then, slide in the o- ring on the conduit and screw in the ferrel piece as shown in Fig.
- Page 6 SkyWay-EB Series Installation • Remove the back cover of the enclosure. Figure 3-8 • Slide the cables through the compression piece, through the enclosure, and then through the retaining piece, as shown in Fig. 3-9. Figure 3-9...
- Page 7 SkyWay-EB Series Installation • Tightly screw in the compression nut, as shown in Fig. 3-10 to complete the conduit connection. The o- ring will provide water seal at this cable entry point. Figure 3-10 • Connect the cables to appropriate ports. Do not take out the screws – spade lug connectors can be slid in with the screws loosened.
- Page 8 (switch, router, etc). The following table 3-2 shows the specifi cation of standard optical termination using LC connectors. The communication terminals of the SkyWay-EB Series are connected as shown in Fig. 3-11. The RX terminal on the radio unit is connected to TX of the networking equipment, and the TX terminal on the radio unit is connected to the RX terminal of the networking equipment.
- Page 9 SkyWay-EB Series Installation • Loosen the RSSI and GRN screws so that multimeter cables can be connected. Figure 3-13 • Put the back cover back on until you are ready to start the alignment procedure. Figure 3-14...
- Page 10 SkyWay-EB Series 3-10 Installation 3-6 Alignment • Mount the unit on an appropriate place using a pole or other mounting options. • Adjust the unit in the general direction of the other unit. • Remove the back cover of the unit and Connect your multimeter for the continuous RSSI readings that you will need to use for alignment.
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