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PacketMax 5000 Installation and Operation Manual, 10007678 Rev J
Chapter 4. Installing the Base Station ODU Radio and Antenna
4.1 Grounding the PacketMax System
Aperto provides:
Two Surge Suppressors for PacketMax IF Cables
Two Grounding Cables
Two Grounding Lugs
Grounding of the outdoor radio/antenna and the base station is an essential part of
the installation process. A proper grounding circuit is illustrated in
Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1 Grounding the PM 3000 System (IDU, Radio, and Antenna)
Make sure that the:
IDU is grounded - (Refer to Ground the Base Station and both the surge suppressors
section)
ODU is grounded - (Refer to Attach Bracket and Grounding Wire to BSR section)
Surge Protectors are grounded (Refer to Ground the Base Station and both the
surge suppressors section).
Antenna is grounded
CGND