User's Manual

1027144–0001 Draft – Revision D.01 6–4 Installing ODUs
RT installation
Before you can install and commission the outdoor RT equipment:
• The hub must be installed and operational.
• The RT ESN (electronic serial number) must be entered in
the EMS database.
• The mast must be installed.
The mast must have an outside diameter of 2.0 to
4.5 inches (5.5 to 11.4 centimeters) and must be securely
mounted in a vertical or horizontal position. If the mast is
not installed, you will need to install it before you
proceed. For additional details concerning the mast, see the
AIReach Broadband Hub and Remote Terminal Site
Preparation Guide.
Before starting, make sure you have:
• Antenna mount
• Antenna
• Transceiver
• 3/8–inch torque wrench with 13–millimeter deep socket
• 5/32–inch (4–millimeter) torque hex key wrench
Unpack the ODU transceiver and antenna before going up to the
roof. Carry the transceiver and antenna to the roof (in separate
trips) in a backpack or padded bag. Make sure the transceiver or
antenna is secured in the backpack or bag.
Prerequisites
6.2
Transporting the
ODU to the roof