User's Manual

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8.0 Outdoor Unit Mounting
The Converter can be mast mounted using the steel U-bolt included with the unit.
Refer to Section 12.0 of this manual, Installation Detail - Typical Installation, for a
cabling diagram. The Converter must be installed with the N-type connectors facing
downward. Use an open-end wrench to tighten the bolts with the nuts included in the
kit. Be careful not to over-tighten the bolts.
It is imperative to waterproof the RF connectors on the Converter. However, we
recommend that you do not seal the connectors until after all system tests have been
performed. Ensure that a high quality weather resistant electrical tape and/or other
water sealant method is used. A “drip loop” should be used on the coaxial cable
where it enters the building. Silicon sealants are not recommended since they are
difficult to work with, do not ensure a 100% waterproofing of the connectors and are
hard to remove if ever necessary.
The antenna and Converter must be mounted as far away as possible from other
radio transmitters, regardless of their frequency range. There must be no
obstructions in front of the antenna or in the antenna Fresnel Zone.
A good ground connection must be established. If the mast and/or tower are
properly grounded, an adequate ground connection will be provided by the
Converter’s mounting bracket. If additional grounding is desired, a cable grounding
kit should be used where the coax cable enters the building.
NOTE: Do not add any additional lightning protection between the DC Injector
and the Converter. It will block or short the DC power going to the
Converter.
9.0 DC Injector Installation
The DC injector mounting location is not critical, but it must be located indoors as it
is not weatherproof. Attach the DC injector to a flat surface using screws or bolts
through the mounting flanges. Use only the supplied DC power supply or a well
regulated 15-volt supply with a current rating of at least 2.0 Amperes.
It is important to provide a good ground for protection against lightning and surges.
Connect a #12 AWG or larger ground wire to the ground stud on the DC injector.