User's Manual

WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

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Prior to connecting cables to the ODU, the protective earth terminal

(screw) of the ODU must be connected to an external protective ground

conductor or to a grounded mast.

Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment should

climb the antenna mast. Only trained professional installers should be

used when installing or dismantling ODUs and masts.

Warning

To mount the ODU:

1. Verify that the ODU mounting brackets are properly grounded.

2. Assemble the ODU unit onto the mast or wall. Refer to

Appendix B

for the ODU mounting instructions.

3. Connect the ground cable to the chassis point on the ODU.

4. Attach the ODU cable to the RJ-45 connector. Refer to

Appendix A

for the connector pinout.

5. Secure the cables to the mast or brackets using UV-rated cable ties.

6. Repeat the procedure at the remote site.

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Note

Do not tightly secure the ODU to its mounting brackets until the

alignment process of the antenna is complete.

When installing the ODU, check that there are no direc obstructions in

front of the ODU or interference from man-made obs acles.

2.7 Connecting the ODU to the IDU

The ODU cable conducts all the user traffic between the IDU and the

ODU. The ODU cable also provides -48 VDC supply to the ODU. The

maximum length for one leg of the ODU cable is 100m (328 ft) in

accordance with10/100BaseT standards.

ODU cable is supplied pre-assembled with RJ-45 connectors, at the

length specified when ordering. If the ODU cable was not ordered, use

Cat. 5e shielded cable. Wiring specifications are given in

Appendix A

To connect the ODU to the IDU

1. Route the cable from the ODU location into the building.

2. Secure the cable along its path.

PM Connecting the ODU to the IDU 2-5