User's Manual

Equipment
SkyZhone 45 Installation Guide
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This cable is type RG-6 cable, 75 ohm impedance, terminated in type
TNC weatherproof connectors. Acceptable types include 18 gauge Belden
9248 or Alpha 9314. The length may vary between installations but the
cable run must not exceed 300 ft in length.
Do not use 50 ohm cable for this connection. Do not substitute RG-59
cable for 18 gauge RG-6 cable. Connectors may be crimped or soldered,
but must be type TNC male.
• Copper ground wire (#6). This wire is used to ground the antennas, ODUs
and IDUs.
• Miscellaneous hardware, including ground lugs, cable ties, bulkhead
pass-throughs, connector sealants, and other materials as needed.
Required tools
These tools are required for most SkyZhone 45 installations:
• Personal safety equipment
Safety harnesses, climbing rope, hard hats, and other gear as required for
tower-mounting antennas and ODUs.
• A VT100 compatible PC emulator or terminal.
The terminal is used to configure the system using the DB9 (Craft) serial
port on the back of the IDU.
• A Volt-ohm meter (Fluke model 77 or equivalent)
Used to verify DC power, measure DC voltage and resistance (cable
continuity), and to verify the continuity of the IDU-ODU cable. It is also
used to measure RSSI during final antenna alignment.
• Radio installation hand tools.
The tools should include screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers, plus an
electric drill and bits. The SkyZhone 45 system uses US standard
fasteners.