User Manual

SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual

4.3 Outdoor Unit

Before installing the SC5800 Outdoor Unit, ensure that a suitable mast is used for

the antenna and that the Outdoor Unit installation is firmly in position. The pole

diameter must be between 50 and 102 mm.

CAUTION – ENSURE THAT THE POLE IS GROUNDED FOR LIGHTNING

PROTECTION.

4.3.1 SC5800 Outdoor Unit

Follow these steps to install the SC5800 Outdoor Unit:

1. Install the system antenna.

2. Adjust the mounting bracket to be slightly bigger than the pole diameter.

3. Secure the mounting bracket to the pole.

4. Secure the Outdoor Unit to the bracket using the screws on each bracket.

5. Connect the Outdoor Unit to the pole electrically by connecting the earth

cable or strap between the pole earth and the Outdoor Unit earth point.

6. Connect the type-N RF output connector to the system antenna through an

in-line lightning protection unit in areas with lightning activity.

7. Cover the connectors using an ultra violet protective, self-vulcanizing tape.

4.3.1.1 RF Connection

1. The RF port is an N-type female connector.

2. The N-Type connector is used to connect to the antenna, typically using

coaxial transmission line.

3. 1/2" or 5/8” coaxial cables are recommended. Coaxial cable that is 7/8” or

larger can exhibit moding at 5.8 GHz and is not recommended for 5.8 GHz

radios.

4. Do not use right angle N-type connectors with the 5.8 GHz radios: they may

present high loss at 5.8 GHz.

5. Do not use low quality cables. Some cable types, such as RG-8, may have

too high a loss at 5.8 GHz.