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PacketMax 5000 Installation and Operation Manual, 10007678 Rev J
Chapter 4. Installing the Base Station ODU Radio and Antenna
NOTE: Be sure to use outdoor UV rated cables.
To install the radio IF signal cable, perform the following steps:
A. Run an appropriate length of cable from the Base Station to the radio. Include a
service/drip loop as appropriate.
B. Install a weatherproof female F connector at the radio end of the cable.
C. Attach the cable to the female F connector on the radio. Tighten the connector
until the cable is firmly secured, but do not overtighten.
D. Dress the outdoor portion of the cable as appropriate, making sure the cable has
adequate strain relief. Do not let the cable hang unsupported from the connector.
E. Install a Female F connector on the BS end of the cable.
F. Attach the cable to the Radio IF connector (IF connector located on the card) for
the appropriate Radio port on the Base Station Unit.
G. Dress the indoor portion of the cable as appropriate.
H. Seal the entry of the radio signal and control cables to the building as appropriate.
Step 7. Connect Surge Suppressors
To connect the relevant Base Station Sector to its BSR requires three lengths of cable
plus two lightning surge suppressor units.
Figure 4-1 shows the illustration that depicts
the overall picture of surge suppressors, BSR, and BS.
A. BSR to surge suppressor: Connect one cable from the BSR IF input to one side
of surge suppressor 1.
Figure 4-8 shows a PA-SP-OUTDOOR-O8 surge suppressor
and a BSR IF input picture.
B. Surge suppressor to surge suppressor: From the other end of the surge suppres-
sor 1 connect another cable, which is then attached to the surge suppressor 2.
C. Surge suppressor to Base Station: Connect the third cable from the other side of
surge suppressor 2 to the IF port on the Base Station.
LMR-240-75 150 meters
LMR-400-75 250 meters
LMR-600-75 350 meters
Table 4-2 LMR Cable Types and Maximum Lengths