User's Manual

DRAFT 1
64 Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual
© Tait Limited May 2013
5.1 Before You Begin
5.1.1 Equipment Security
The security of your base station equipment is a high priority. If the site is
not fully secure, the base station should at least be locked in a secure
cabinet to prevent unauthorized access.
5.1.2 Grounding and Lightning Protection
Electrical Ground The base station modules are grounded by physical contact between the
module case and the subrack. To ensure a good ground connection you
must tighten each module retaining clamp securely (refer to “Final
Reassembly” on page 106 for the correct torque).
A threaded grounding connector is provided on the rear of the subrack for
connection to the site ground point (refer to “Connecting Up the Base
Station” on page 82 for more details).
Lightning Ground It is extremely important for the security of the site and its equipment that
you take adequate precautions against lightning strike. Because it is outside
the scope of this manual to provide comprehensive information on this
subject, we recommend that you conform to your country’s standards
organization or regulatory body.
5.1.3 Equipment Ventilation
Always ensure there is adequate ventilation around the base station.
Notice Do not operate it in a sealed cabinet. You must keep the
ambient temperature within the specified range, and we strongly rec-
ommended that you ensure that the cooling airflow is not restricted.
Notice The cooling fans are mounted on the front panel and will only
operate when the panel is fitted correctly to the front of the subrack. To
ensure adequate airflow through the base station, do not operate it for
more than a few minutes with the front panel removed (e.g. for servicing
purposes).
5.1.4 Ambient Temperature Sensor
The ambient temperature reading for the base station is provided by the
temperature sensor located on the front panel circuit board.