User's Manual

7-8 InterReach Unison Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual PN 8700-10
620003-0 Rev. B
7.3.3 Tools and Materials Required
Miscellaneous
Null modem cable Female connectors; Main Hub to a PC/laptop that is running the AdminManager
software; local connection
Straight-through cable Female/male connectors; Main Hub to a modem; remote connection
Distances
Main Hub is within 3–6m (10–20 ft)
of connecting repeater
If longer distance, determine the loss of the cable used for this connection and
adjust the RF signal into the Main Hub accordingly. This can be done by read-
justing the power from the base station, or by changing the attenuation value
between the base station/repeater and the Main Hub
Main Hub is within 3–6m (10–20 ft)
of connecting base station
Main Hub is within correct distance of Expansion Hub(s);
SMF and MMF optical link budget: 3 dB
Table 7-3 Tools and Materials Required for Component Installation
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Description
Cable ties
Philips screwdriver
Mounting screws and spring nuts
Fiber cleaning supplies: compressed air, isopropyl alcohol, cotton swabs, lint-free
cloths
Compressed air
Screws, anchors (for mounting RAUs)
Drill
Fiber connector cleaning kit
Fusion splicer
Splicing tool kit (including: snips, cladding strippers, fiber cleaver, isopropyl alcohol,
lint-free wipes)
Fusion splicing sleeves
Table 7-2 Installation Checklist (continued)
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Installation Requirement Consideration