User Manual

MBF-20 AMERICAS REMOTE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
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2 Installation Requirements
This chapter provides information on the Remote installation site requirements, on the
installation requirements of the antennas, the specifications of the service antennas
suitable for operation with this remote and RF and F/O cable requirements.
2.1 MBF-20 Installation Requirements
2.1.1 Safety Guidelines
Before installing the Repeater, review the following safety information:
• Follow all local safety regulations when installing the Repeater.
• Only qualified personnel are authorized to install and maintain the Repeater.
• Ground the Repeater with the grounding bolt located on the external lower side of
the Repeater).
• Do not use the grounding bolt to connect external devices.
• Follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions.
• Use low loss cables to connect the antennas to the Repeater.
Class 1 Laser
This product is equipped with class 1 lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1.
Caution!!! Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser
radiation. Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments.
2.1.2 Criteria for Remote Installation Location
The following criteria should be considered when selecting the Remote installation site
location:
• Application type
• General surroundings
• Available installation
• Install the Remote in a shielded, ventilated, and easy-to-reach area.
• Verify that there is a minimum of a 50 cm (20”) radius of space around the Remote,
enabling easy access to the remote for maintenance and on-site inspection.
• Distance from antenna site - It is recommended that the installation location be as
close as possible to the antenna site in order to maintain the cable loss to a
minimum.
• The Remote is convection cooled so airflow and alternation should be possible.
• Install the Remote close to the service area to monitor the output power.
• Use low loss cables to connect the antennas to the Repeater.