Installation and Operation Manual

November 1999
M68334 Rev. A Tel-Link PMP - Remote Terminal Installation & Maintenance Manual 8-1
8.0 Remote Terminal Wire and Cabling Installation
8.1 Introduction
This procedure provides instructions for wiring and cabling for the Remote Terminal. The following shelf wir-
ing is required for full system operations:
• Power Supply Cabling
• Grounding
• IFL Cabling interconnect
• Interface Cabling to ASMs
8.2 Ground, Power and Signal Wiring
8.2.1 Tools Required
Refer to Table 3-2 in Section 3.0 for applicable tools.
8.2.2 Material Required
• IFL cable (LMR-400 recommended)
• 90° Type-N Adapter
• RF connectors (Type-N)
• Weatherproofing sealant
• Outside Grounding Wire IAW local code
• 12 AWG Green Stranded Wire
• 12 AWG Compression Ring Lugs
• Power Cord (as applicable)
• Interface Cabling to ASMs
8.2.3 Grounding
NOTE: Ensure the indoor equipment rack is grounded per applicable local code.
STEP 1. Ground the IDU chassis using the chassis ground stud on the rear of the chassis (refer
to Figure 8-1). Ground the IDU chassis by installing compression type lug and connect-
ing the lug to the rack frame vertical channel, or local grounding bar, by using 12 AWG
(or larger) copper wire. Remove any paint or oxidation from the surface of the equip-
ment.