User Manual

ODU Cable Connection
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This document proposes one method for grounding the outdoor-rated Category 5E
Ethernet cable through its drain wire. The actual connection method employed is
left to the professional installer.
1 Strip back about a one inch (2.4 cm) section of the Ethernet cable jacket to
expose the drain wire.
2 Attach a grounding cable to the drain wire and then connect it to protective
earth.
3 Use weatherproof tape to cover and seal the attachment area on the Ethernet
cable.
2.7.3.1 Ground Wire Connection
When connecting a ground wire to the ODU, use the grounding screw located on
the base of the unit. Be sure to use #14 AWG or larger copper core ground wire.
CAUTION
Grounding the ODU-IDU Ethernet cable must be performed by a professional installer in
conformance with local safety regulations.
To ground the ODU-IDU Ethernet cable, follow these steps:
CAUTION
Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes. Grounding
the ODU must be performed by a professional installer.
Drain Wire