User's Manual

BDA1300 Equipment Manual
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Kaval Telecom Inc. Page 23 of 51
5.6 Connecting the Power Cables
AC Power and RF Connections should be installed with all standard installation practices for lightning
protection. This includes the grounding and electrical bonding together of all equipment racks and
cabinets in the room. It also includes a grounding of the primary antenna cable and the installation of
proper surge suppression (lightning arrestor) equipment at the entrance to the equipment room. It is
highly recommended that AC Power Wiring be performed by a qualified Electrician so as to ensure
compliance with all National and Local Electrical Wiring Regulations. Connecting power cables can be
done as follows:
1. Locate the AC on/off switch inside the BDA enclosure. Turn the switch to the OFF position.
2. The BDA enclosure can be grounded by connecting a No. 6 copper grounding wire to the
grounding stud located on the bottom of the BDA enclosure.
3. Connect the eight-pin connector on the power cable to the AC INPUT connector located on the
bottom of the BDA enclosure.
4. Turn the Power supply switch and the controller switch to the ON position. The light on the power
supply switch should be luminous and the controller display should say “BDA: OK”.
5. Set BDA operating parameters.
5.7 Securing the Door
The final step in installation BDA enclosure is to secure the door by fastening all the clamps and
attaching padlock as follows:
1. Close the door and fastening all seven clamps.
2. Attach padlock to BDA enclosure door as required.