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Installation
32 SkyZhone 45 Installation Guide
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Figure 10: Connecting the ODU to the antenna
Securing the connectors
After connecting the coaxial cable to the antenna, secure the special N-style
connector using an open-end adjustable wrench. Use care not to over-tighten
the connectors.
Caution: Make sure that the Type N connector to the antenna is
properly and securely seated before you secure the connector cover.
This connector cover can only be used once, because it strips the
threads of the connector to prevent unauthorized or inadvertent
removal. Once secured, the connector cover cannot be removed
without damaging the antenna connector.
Weatherproofing the type N connector
After the coaxial cable is connected, wrap the Type N-style connector in butyl
rubber sealant, and squeeze it firmly around all of the joints to make a
continuous seal. For best weatherability, wrap the butyl seal with several
layers of black PVC tape (not supplied).
Adjusting azimuth and elevation
The antenna installation instructions explain azimuth and elevation panning.
You can use these instructions, and a compass or GPS and a level, to roughly
align the antenna. There will be a weak signal.
RSSI test points inside the ODU provide a voltage that varies with receive
signal strength. See Figure 11. The system must be provisioned and the link