Installation Guide

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Device Installation

4.1 Installation Procedure

This section describes the steps to install and mount the device(s).

: The device must be installed by a trained professional who is familiar with radio frequency planning and

regulatory limits.

Please refer Safety & Regulatory Information for details.

Perform the following steps to install and mount the device

Step 1: Plan for Installation

There are several planning factors to be considered before installing the device. In addition to selecting the installation site,

you should do the following:

Calculate:

• Required RSL (Receive Signal Level) and fade margin to achieve link availability objectives. For more details on how to

calculate RSL and fade margin, please refer to the Antenna Installation and Measuring Signal Performance.

• Required path availability

• Anticipated multi-path reflection points

Determine:

• System frequency plan

• Required antenna mounting height to obtain proper path clearance

• Required transmission line types (like RF cable, waveguides) and lengths

Plan for:

• Device’s continuous power consumption needs

• Lightning protection and system grounding

• Hardware mounting

• Cable installation includi

ng ingress

• Pre-testing equipment

(back-to-back test)

Step 2: Choose a Location

To make optimal use of the device, you must find a suitable location to install the hardware. The range of the radio device

largely depends upon the position of the antenna. Proxim recommends you do a site survey, observing the following

requirements, before mounting the hardware.

• The location must allow easy disconnection of power to the radio, if necessary.

• Ensure free flow of air around the hardware.

• The radio device must be kept away from vibration and excessive heat.

• The installation must conform to local regulations at all times. For details, please refer to Safety & Regulatory

Information.

The devices are designed to directly mount to a pole. By using the supplied brackets and hardware, you can mount them to

a 1.5 to 3.25 inch pole (outside diameter).

If the unit comes with hose clamps instead of a bracket (Edge 1035, 1045 and 1055), then it can be mounted to a 1 to 2.5

inch pole (outside diameter).