Installation Instructions

Figure 25: 900 MHz eNodeB Cabinet Grounding
See the Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites R56 manual for detailed information on
grounding and lightning protection.
4.3
RF Antenna Connections
The antenna leads should be dropped above the cabinet as per the site plan. Identify and tag all
antenna cables designated for connection to the
900 MHz eNodeB Cabinet. Ensure to document this
information for future use.
NOTE: Proper surge protection should be installed on RF inputs to prevent potential damage to
the 900 MHz eNodeB
Cabinet. The antenna connectors are type QN. The center connector is
gold plated, the outer body is silver plated. It is recommended that mating antenna feed
connectors match metal plating correspondingly. The screens of the antenna cables have to be
grounded near to the 900 MHz eNodeB Cabinet in accordance with the R56 guidelines and
national standards.
Antenna leads are to be fed through brush panel and connected to duplexers.
TBD
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