User's Manual

ADCP-75-210 • Issue 1 • November 2006

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Digivance NXD Multi-Band Distributed Antenna System Operation Manual (ADCP-75-209)

for system turn-up and test procedures.

The procedures in this section assume that the required Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic cable

has already been routed between the Hub and the RAN, that the required antenna has been

installed, and that a coaxial cable terminated with an N-type connector has been routed to the

RAN from the antenna.

2.1 Installation Overview

A standard (typical) installation of the RAN consists of the following steps:

1. Checking out and preparing the installation site.

2. Unpacking and inspecting the shipped items.

3. Installing a pole mount frame or pedestal mount.

4. Installing the RAN cabinet on the pole or pad.

5. Installing the rain shields (pole mount) or pedestal enclosure (pad mount).

6. Installing the solar shield.

7. Installing a ground wire.

8. Connecting RF cables between the antenna and RAN.

9. Installing the fiber optical cable that connects the RAN to the Hub.

10. Installing AC power.

11. Installing backup batteries in the cabinet.

Danger: Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when installing

or using electrically-powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or use

electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

Caution: Always allow sufficient fiber length to permit routing of patch cords and pigtails

without severe bends. Some fiber optic patch cords or pigtails may be permanently damaged if

bent or curved to a radius of less than 2 inches (50 mm).

Warning: Electronic components can be damaged by static electrical discharge. To prevent

ESD damage, always wear an ESD wrist strap when handling electronic components.

Note: To insure that all optical connectors and optical ports remain dust-free during

installation, leave all dust caps and dust protectors in place until directed to remove them

for installation.