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Chapter 2. Verifying the Site Preparation

Before you begin the physical installation of the RadioRouter BaseStation, confirm that the site

preparation is complete. The checklist that follows identifies all items that must be in place before

the installation can begin. If any items are incomplete or missing, fill out the Punchlist in Appendix

A - RadioRouter Outdoor BaseStation Site Preparation Punchlist.

2.1. Site Preparation Checklist — Outdoor BaseStation

• Floor Plan

Architectural drawing or sketch of site indicating location of all equipment to be installed

including base station cabinet and cables.

Floor plan allows adequate space for cabinet — at least 24” front, 12” side, and 24” rear

• Environment

Cement slab for mounting cabinet

Temperature range −40 Cto46C

• Electrical system

Split phase 240 VAC (120/240 VAC) or three-wire plus ground 240 VAC service

External Service Entrance with main breaker and surge suppressor

• Antenna plant

Mounting plate with antenna connectors

• T1 connection

Network interface unit i n the demarcation point

T1 surge suppressor installed

• Cables

AC power cabling: #12 AWG or heavier. Sufficient length to reach base station plus 36”.

Ground cabling to master ground bar: #6 to #2 AWG

RF cabling: Andrews 1/2” SuperFlex jumpers or equivalent. Sufficient length to reach base

station plus 24”. Color Code as described in Chapter 6. Connecting the Antennas.

T1 cabling: 100 ohm twisted pair cable, Beldin 9570 or equivalent. Sufficient length to reach

base station plus 36”.

2.2. Preparing the Floor

A concrete slab at the outdoor base station location must be provided for mounting. Install

concrete anchors in the slab for 3/8” size bolts, 1” minimum length. Use corrosion resistant

anchors.

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