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6 Site Planning
6.1 Site Selection Criteria
The following are guidelines for selecting the installation location of the ODU and PIDU Plus
for a PTP 500 Series Bridge.
6.1.1 ODU
Site Selection
When selecting a site for the ODU the following should be taken into consideration:
It is not possible for people to stand or walk inadvertently in front of the antenna
Height and location to achieve the best radio path
Height in relation to other objects with regard to lightning strikes
As high as practically possible over obstructions
Point it at the Remote end
Aesthetics and planning permission issues
Distance from the ODU and connected Network equipment (Maximum cable run from the
ODU to the connected equipment is 100m [330 ft])
6.1.2 PTP 500 Series Bridge PIDU Plus
Site Selection
When selecting a site for the PIDU Plus the following should be taken into consideration:
Availability of a mains electricity supply
Accessibility for viewing status indicators and pressing Recovery switch.