User's Manual

Installation

6. Secure the IF unit to the pole using the other part of the mounting bracket using M6

Crosshead screws

7. Secure the IF unit to the mounting bracket using the pole bracket using the mounting

brackets and instructions provided with the external antenna.

8. Rotate the antenna to face in the general direction of the CT. At this stage, only

tighten the pivot bolts sufficient to stop the antenna sliding down the pole. After

panning tighten the nuts to the torque specified by the antenna manufacturer

9. Using a connecting cable plug the N-Type connectors into the connector on the rear

plate of the antenna and the IF unit. The length of cable between the IF unit and the

antenna is dependant on the losses allowable in the link budget. Important Notice:

Care should be taken when screwing the N-Type connector into the connector on the

rear plate of the antenna to ensure that the connector is not over-tightened as over-

tightening will strip the thread. .

10. Use the rubber boot to seal the cable connections at the IF unit and wrap self

amalgamating tape over the joint of the mated connectors to the antenna. When

using self amalgamating tape, strip back the interleaving and stretch the tape by

between one third and one half. Keep the tape under tension and wrap, overlapping

successive layers by 50% until the desired build up of insulation is achieved. Finish

the wrapping by holding the tape under the thumb and snap by stretching. The high

degree of stretch as described above prevents the inclusion of voids and ensures

rapid amalgamation