Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- OpenWay® Riva CAM3S and CAM3M Installation Guide
- Table of Contents
- New in this Document
- 1 About This Guide
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Installation Kits
- 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation
- 5 Radio Frequency and Power Line Carrier Installation
- 6 ACT Coupler Unit Installation (CAM3M Only)
- 7 Replacing an Existing CAM with a New CAM3S/CAM3M in the Field
- A Specifications
- B RF Filter Installation
- Glossary
- Index
Figure 92RF Filter Installation Configuration
Placement Guidelines for Remote Antenna
Antenna placement is one of the most important factors in determining overall system
performance. Careful consideration must be given to proper antenna placement. Follow these
general guidelines when determining the ideal location for a remote-mounted remote antenna:
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Mount the antenna vertically.
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Mount the antenna in a location where there is a clear, unobstructed, 360-degree view of the
horizon. The antenna receives and transmits in all directions. Objects like building walls,
nearby metal surfaces, or other obstructions might interfere with the proper operation of the
antenna.
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Do not mount the antenna on a rooftop where nearby buildings are higher than the
installation location.
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Do not mount the antenna near existing RF radiating antennas. If existing RF radiators are
nearby, the horizontal separation distance to the radiator must be a minimum of 30 meters
and/or three meters of vertical separation. In instances where nearby RF radiators are
present, conduct an inter-modulation interference study to evaluate the potential for
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