User's Manual

RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.12 E-1
Appendix E
Lightning Protection and
Grounding Guidelines
Meticulous implementation of the guidelines in this appendix will provide
best protection against electric shock and lightning.
The RADWIN 1000/2000™ Lightning protection system consists of the fol-
lowing components:
• Grounding for the antenna coax cable
• Grounding for each IDU and ODU
• External Primary Surge Suppressor units and grounding for the out-
door cable
• Internal ESD protection circuits over the Power/Telecom lines
Grounding for Antenna Cable
A Grounding Kit must be connected to the coax antenna cable and reliably
grounded as shown in Figure X. The grounding kit is an Andrew Type
223158-2 (www.andrew.com). See figure E-1 below.
Warning
100% protection is neither implied nor possible.
Note
This appendix is at best a guide. The actual degree of lightning protection
required depends on local conditions and regulations.