User's Manual

1027144–0001 Revision D 2–6 Prerequisites
RT installation
To install AIReach Broadband RT equipment, you will need the
materials listed in table 2-2 . This is a list of key, mostly
specialized materials. It is not a comprehensive list. In addition to
the listed materials, installers should carry materials that are
commonly required to install outdoor telecommunications
equipment.
Table 2-2 Specialized materials required for RT installation
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Item Purpose (or other comments)
IFL cable For specifications, see page 4–3.
Ground cable IDU, ac (if not grounded through the power
cable): No. 16 AWG, green
IDU, dc: No. 14 AWG, green
ODU and lightning arrestor: No. 6 AWG or
greater, green
For rack installations (rack to ground bar): No. 2
AWG, green, stranded, and shielded
Connectors:
N type, F type, BNC
N connectors, for IFL cable, see page 4–4.
F and BNC connectors – used to attach voltmeter
to ODU for antenna pointing; see page 7–10.
Bannana plug Used to attach voltmeter to ODU for antenna
pointing; see page 7–10.
Concrete blocks Used to anchor mast mount. For details, see
section 5.5 on page 5–4.
Weatherproofing compound Used to seal outdoor IFL connections. See
section 8.1 on page 8–2.
Outdoor waterproof tape Used to seal outdoor IFL connections. See
section 8.1 on page 8–2.
2.4
Specialized
materials