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Printed in Greece. INTRACOM TELECOM 19.7 km Markopoulou Ave., Peania, Athens, GR 19002 T +30 210 667 1000, F +30 210 667 1001 http://www.intracom-telecom.com Document Revision History Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual - Edition 7.0 Document Revision History Revisions Reasons of change · Previous Edition: 6.0 · Current Edition: 7.0 The following table lists the changes effected in relation to the previous edition of the Installation and Cabling Manual. Reason of change New coupler Chapter · About Coupler · Installing the Coupler onto the Antenna · Installing the Coupler onto the Mast ODU grounding lug modified · Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable · Installing the ODU onto the Antenna · Installing the ODU onto the Mast Implementation Scenarios added · Before starting the Installation Mounting kit for one ODU added · Installing the ODU onto the Mast IF ¼” cable, IDU-ODU distance and cable maximum attenuation modified · Material List · Sites Prerequisites – IF cables -I- Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7.0 (Page intentionally left blank) -II- Document Revision History . ...................... 72 1 .............................. 10 2 Required Materials and Tools....Table of Contents Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 4 Installation & Cabling Instructions....................... 21 3.............. 62 IF Cable Grounding..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 About this Document....................... 39 Antenna Installation.................. 11 Material List................................... 17 3.............................................................................................................................................................................. 53 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna .............................................. 23 Preparing the IF Cable ................................................................... 46 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna ... 11 Tools List .......................................................................................................................................................0 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................ 9 Safety Precautions....................................................3 Cables Construction................................................................................... 3 About ODU & Coupler..................................................................................Edition 7.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 3 Before starting the Installation.. 69 Appendix A – Flexible and twistable Waveguides minimum Bend Radius ............................1 Site Prerequisites........................2 Link Modes and Implementation Scenarios.................. 23 Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable (for connection to the tower/mast) ................................................................. 40 Single ODU with Integrated Antenna..... 17 3..... 4 Equipment Disposal ..................................... 40 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas ...................................................................................................... Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7.0 (Page intentionally left blank) 2 Table of Contents . 0 1 Introduction About this Document Document objective This document provides information concerning the installation and the cabling of the INTRALINK / OmniBAS Outdoor Radio Equipment. NOTE A note calls your attention to important supplementary information. The purpose of this symbol is to prevent you from performing an action that might result in damage of the equipment. Document conventions This document applies the following conventions: This symbol means DANGER.Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . 3 . The purpose of this symbol is to warn you that any wrong action can cause bodily injury or even death. Target audience This document is intended to be read by technicians with knowledge and skills concerning the installation and cabling of Outdoor Radio Equipment. This symbol means CAUTION. Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7.0 About ODU & Coupler ODU appearance 1 4 4 6 5 4 4 3 Number 4 2 Description 1 Handle 2 Receptacle for the connection of the IF cable that connects the ODU to the IDU 3 Receptacle for the measurement of the RSSI level 4 Clamps for the ODU mounting onto the antenna 5 ODU grounding point 6 ODU waveguide port . Continued About the Coupler The coupler (with two ODUs mounted on it) is used when you want to ensure hot standby (asymmetrical coupler suggested) or frequency diversity (symmetrical coupler suggested) operation modes and you have only one antenna. ODU#2). Main ODU Antenna Secondary ODU Coupler . Secondary ODU). In case you have a non-integrated antenna.Asymmetrical Continued on next page 5 .Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . The asymmetrical coupler inserts different ODU – Antenna attenuation at the two ports (Main ODU.Edition 7. you should get the appropriate mounting kit in order to mount the coupler onto the mast and connect the coupler to the antenna through a waveguide. The RF attenuation differs with the operating frequency. INTRACOM TELECOM can provide you with specially designed antennas (called integrated antennas with diameter up to 1.8 m or 6 ft) onto which you can directly mount the coupler without the need of a waveguide.0 About ODU & Coupler. The RF attenuation differs with the operating frequency. Indoor Unit Coaxial Cable Modem B Modem A Coaxial Cable Outdoor P2 Unit Coupler P3 Outdoor P1 Unit The coupler is provided in two versions depending on the attenuation at its ports: · Symmetrical coupler · Asymmetrical coupler The symmetrical coupler inserts typically equal ODU – Antenna attenuation at both ports (ODU#1. 7 dB 6 2 ISH-71-2I-6 4 5 3 Number 1 Description Waveguide port for connection to the one ODU NOTE The waveguide port for the other ODU connection is found on the opposite side of the coupler. 6 Connection points for ODUs and Coupler grounding cables Continued on next page 6 . 2 Waveguide port for connection to the antenna feeder either directly or through a waveguide 3 Four hooks for each ODU mounting onto the coupler 4 Four clamps for the coupler mounting onto the antenna 5 Port marker Find below the coupler labelling description. Continued Coupler appearance 3 1 MAIN 1.0 About ODU & Coupler.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7. multiplied by 10 When 6. Continued on next page 7 . symmetrical coupler NOTE Dimensions and weights The symmetrical coupler has the same attenuation at both ports. Continued Coupler labelling Next to one of the two coupler ports for ODUs connection.6 dB ISH-71-2I-6 Operational frequency in GHz. 8 GHz - 2. Find the dimensions and weights in the following table: Item Dimensions Weight (max) * ODU for 7 GHz. you can see engraved the product identification from which you can get informed of the frequency and ports attenuation.5 kg Coupler Mounting Kit for 13 GHz to 38 GHz - 2.0 About ODU & Coupler.Edition 7. asymmetrical coupler When 3. Find an example below: The port with the minor attenuation MAIN 1.5 kg * The weights may vary depending on the frequency. 8 GHz 377 mm x 275 mm x 278 mm 16 kg Coupler – ODUs assembly for 13 GHz to 38 GHz 352 mm x 235 mm x 280 mm 11 kg Coupler Mounting Kit for 7 GHz. 8 GHz 250 mm x 247 mm x 106 mm 6 kg ODU for 13 GHz to 38 GHz 237 mm x 247 mm x 89 mm 4 kg Coupler – ODUs assembly for 7 GHz. The asymmetrical coupler has a different attenuation at each port.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Edition 7.0 About ODU & Coupler. . Continued Transportation and storage conditions The product is designed to be transported and stored under the following conditions: · Temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C · Relative Humidity: 90% to 100% at +30 °C (condensation) 93% at +30 °C (steady state) NOTE 8 The preceding values apply only when the product is in its package.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . reusing and other forms of recovery of old electrical and electronic equipment you are making an important contribution to the conservation of natural resources and to the protection of the environment. indicates that electrical and electronic equipment may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7. 9 . municipal waste disposal service or the store where you purchased this product. For more information about the recycling of this product. this product should be handed over to applicable collection points for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.0 Equipment Disposal Applicable through the European Union and other European countries with separate waste collection systems This symbol. found on this product and any of its parts or on its operating instructions or on its packaging. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product. which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. Instead. By recycling. please contact your local municipal authorities. you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. The metal structure of towers / masts is prone to lightning. Parts bearing the ESD sign (see left) have ESD sensitive exposed components. grounding bracelet. PROPER GROUNDING Never power up the indoor equipment not yet connected to a proper grounding system.e. etc.Edition 7. There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock.) when handling the system cards. antistatic bags. PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE Never plug in or unplug the IF coaxial cable of the outdoor transceiver boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and operating. Ensure that the indoor grounding system measures a path resistance less than 4 Ω.0 Safety Precautions WORKING ON THE BUILDING’S ROOF During stormy weather.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock. as the IF cable carries the outdoor transceiver’s DC operating voltage (48 V). do not perform any mechanical assembling or antenna beaming works on the building’s roof. 10 . Ensure that an appropriate grounding terminal exists at the proximity of the outdoor equipment installation position. ESD PROTECTION Always use proper antistatic protection (i. 0 2 Required Materials and Tools Material List Find in the table below all the material you will use during the installation and cabling of the unit. Four types available depending on the IF cable diameter and the number (1 or 2) of IF cables Two types available depending on the IF cable diameter Continued on next page 11 . Some of these items are optional and may have not been ordered.Edition 7. Item 1 Photo Description Qty per Site Outdoor Unit 1 to 4 Comments The number of ODUs depends on the site configuration IF System Installation 50 Ω coaxial cable 2 IF Cable for IDU – ODU Connection Required length provided 3 IF Cable Clamp Kit 1 every 3m IF Cable Grounding Kit Depends on the IDU – ODU distance 4 Two types: · IF ¼” when IDU-ODU distance < 150 m · IF ½” when IDU-ODU distance is between 150 m and 300 m Kit used for IF cable(s) fastening onto the tower / grounding bar.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Two types available depending on the frequency band Continued on next page 12 . Two types available depending on the IF cable diameter Three types available depending on the IF cable diameter and the IDU – ODU distance Outdoor Unit Installation Kit used for one ODU mounting and nonintegrated antennas 7 ODU Mounting Kit Kit used for two ODUs mounting and nonintegrated antennas 8 9 Coupler Coupler Mounting Kit Different types available depending on the frequency band and the coupler ports attenuation Kit used for coupler mounting in case of non-integrated antenna.Edition 7.0 Material List. Continued Item 5 6 Photo Description Qty per Site N-type Connectors A pair per ODU Full Kit for IF Cable 1 per ODU Comments Connectors used for IF cable termination. Continued Item 10 11 Photo Description ODU / Coupler Grounding Kit Qty per Site 1 per ODU / Coupler Waveguide Clamp Kit 13 Sun Protection Kit RSSI Cable for ODU-CHP 14 RSSI Cable for ODU-CF Kit used for ODU grounding when mounted onto the antenna or onto the ODU Mounting Kit.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7.0 Material List. Also used for Coupler grounding when a Coupler is required Different types available depending on the frequency band. the waveguide length and the flange type Flexible / Twistable Waveguide Kit 12 Comments Accord. waveguide length and configuration Optional cover mounted onto the ODU for sun protection Special cable connected to ODU and to a digital voltmeter for RSSI level measurement and antenna alignment Continued on next page 13 . to manufacturer Four types available depending on frequency band. N-type connectors etc) and an RSSI cable .0 Material List.Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Tool Case 18 14 Outdoor Installation & Maintenance Tool Case Includes tools. Continued Item Photo Description Qty per Site Comments 1 to 4 The number of antennas depends on the site configuration. spare parts (link O-rings. Antenna 15 Parabolic Antenna Consumables 16 17 Sealing Set Greasing Paste Silicon tube used to seal the void around the cable exiting the equipment shelter wall. Paste used to grease the O-ring of the antenna and the coupler feeder. The other items are used for insulation of the IF cable terminating connectors. The use of paste is mandatory. terminal rings. 0 Tools List Item Photo Description 1 Crimping tool for bared grounding lug 2 Blade 3 Cross-headed (Philips) screwdrivers (PH-1. PH-4) 4 Flat-headed screwdrivers (AZ-4. PH-2.Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . PH-3. AZ-8) 5 Trimming tool for ¼” coaxial cable 6 Trimming tool for ½” coaxial cable 7 Set of U-type wrenches 8 Saw Continued on next page 15 . 0 Tools List.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . A8. Continued Item Photo Description 9 Fine for metals 10 Set of Allen (hexagonal) keys 11 Spinner (A7.Edition 7. A9) 12 Pliers 13 Cutter 14 Adjustable wrench 15 Heat gun 16 . exterior finishing. etc. dimensions. Site information Premises information · Site details (address. material.0 3 Before starting the Installation 3. layout.1 Site Prerequisites Introduction This section discusses all the prerequisites that must be considered prior to installing the equipment.) · Location of appropriate grounding points · Location of appropriate power supply distribution points · Location of cable conduits available for routing the coaxial cables (interconnecting the indoor with the outdoor equipment) · Location of the network port distributors · Thermal considerations and cooling requirements for the rack-mounted equipment · Total length of the IF cables required to interconnect the indoor with the outdoor equipment · Equipment rack occupation details Continued on next page 17 .Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .) · Site location maps Network planning – Site survey information · · · · · · · Geographical positions of the site Rain zone Polarization of the antennas Height of all buildings at the installation premises Rooftop information (height. etc. etc. status. dimensions/ diameter. GPS and/or map co-ordinates.Edition 7. equipment storage and lifting information.) · Site access and storage information (means of transport. contact persons. access. etc.) Information about pre-existing indoor/ outdoor equipment Available mounting space (on the buildings’ roofs) to reserve for the installation of the outdoor equipment Site-specific information · Mechanical specifications of masts/ towers (type. Edition 7. Also. The box of each radio transceiver will be connected to this grounding point. Cable conduits Appropriate cable conduits should exist for the routing of installed cables. Continued on next page 18 . The enclosure of each subrack must be electrically connected to the rack’s metal body (via a short grounding cable) to provide protection against harmful discharge conditions.0 Site Prerequisites. via the supplied grounding cable. into which the subracks are to be mounted. should be connected to this grounding system. The exact location of the network port distributors. Ethernet. This will provide protection against harmful lightning conditions.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . The metal body of the rack. Indoor premises conditions The operating conditions (temperature. Outdoor grounding system A dedicated. suitable optical (or electrical) network port distributors should be available. humidity) at the indoor premises should meet the specifications given by the manufacturer of the indoor equipment. E1) provided by the indoor equipment. all the reserved ports on the network port distributors should be qualified and tested before realizing the network connections with the indoor equipment. should be known prior to installing the indoor equipment. A grounding point (designated GND) should be located close to the mounting position of the radio boxes. Indoor grounding system All racks within the installation premises should be connected to a lowresistance grounding system. Continued Network port distributors Regarding the network ports (inclusive of STM-1. inclusive of the coaxial IF cable(s) connecting the indoor equipment with the outdoor transceiver boxes on the building’s roof. low-resistance grounding system (typically < 3 Ω) is required. as well as the network ports to reserve. using a low-cost coaxial cable of 10. using a low-loss coaxial cable of 5 dB / 100 m maximum attenuation at 350 MHz. according to the planned co-ordinates. or 300 m.Should be perfectly perpendicular to allow correct alignment of the antenna. The tower or the mast. Typical lengths can reach 150 m. onto which the system will be mounted: . connecting the indoor equipment with the outdoor equipment.5 dB / 100 m maximum attenuation at 350 MHz.0 Site Prerequisites.Edition 7. Continued on next page 19 .5’’ to 4’’ outer diameter . Outdoor installation requirements · The outdoor equipment. · The pole. Under no circumstance should the total attenuation (imposed by the IF cable itself) exceed 16 dB at 350 MHz.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . inclusive of the radio transceiver(s) and antenna(s). · Each antenna should point toward the antenna of the remote station. should be grounded and bear a lightning-rod. The maximum length of the IF cables depends on their quality and the attenuation that they impose to the carried IF signal. should be mounted on a mast or on a tower. should be of coaxial 50-ohm type. No obstacles should exist between the antennas’ beaming lobes. Continued IF cables The IF cables.Should have 2. and thus disturb the operation of the indoor equipment. 20 . authorized personnel should have access to the installed equipment. recommended are for safety purposes. all electrical distributors should be connected to the local grounding system to allow the installed gas arresters to operate. a fire detection system and fire extinguishers (installed at easy-to-access points) inside the installation premises. Only trained. Safety The indoor equipment premises should be of restricted access.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .g. to provide protection against lightning conditions. Lightning protection The network port distributors (optical distributors excluded) and the power supply distributors should be equipped with the appropriate gas arresters.0 Site Prerequisites. For this purpose. Such conditions may induce voltage peaks on the cables.Edition 7. Appropriate labeling should exist at points with high risk of contact with hazardous voltage. A list with emergency phone numbers (e. Entrances must be large enough to enable the easy transportation of the new equipment. Rack requirements Rack requirements are as specified by the manufacturer of the indoor equipment. Preparation of the installation premises Access to the installation premises must be facilitated during the installation period. smooth and able to bear the load of the equipment. The floor must be level. Continued Power supply requirements Power consumption and input DC voltage range are as specified by the manufacturer of the indoor equipment. medical assistance numbers) should be hung at easy-to-view positions. Also. The roof must be engineered to bear the weight of the service personnel and the outdoor equipment. you will find the scenarios you can implement for different link modes. The following abbreviations apply: ANT = Antenna ODU = Outdoor Unit W/G = Waveguide Scenario Scenario Index Description #1 Single ODU with Integrated Antenna (ANT) #2 Single ODU with Non-Integrated Antenna (ANT) (1) (1) With use of Mounting Kit for one ODU Graphical Representation Reference Page 40 46 ANT W/G ODU #3 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna (ANT) 53 #4 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna (ANT) 62 #5 Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas (ANT) (2) (2) With use of Mounting Kit for two ODUs ANT W/G ODU ANT 46 W/G ODU Continued on next page 21 .2 Link Modes and Implementation Scenarios Scenarios description In the following table.0 3.Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . see table on page 21. Continued Link modes and scenarios Use the table below to select the scenario index that fits to your case link mode.Edition 7.0 Implementation Scenarios.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . For the scenario indexes description. The following abbreviations apply: EW = East .West EE = East .East SD = Space Diversity HSB = Hot Standby FD = Frequency Diversity Link Mode Integrated Antenna(s) Non-Integrated Antenna(s) w/o coupler w/ coupler w/o coupler w/ coupler 1+0 #1 - #2 - 2+0 EW #1(x2) - #2(x2) - 2+0 EE #1(x2) #3 #2(x2) #4 3+0 #1(x3) - #2(x3) - 4+0 #1(x4) - #2(x4) - 1+1 SD #1(x2) - #5 or #2(x2) - 2+2 SD EW #1(x4) - #5(x2) or #2(x4) - 2+2 SD EE #1(x4) - #5(x2) or #2(x4) - 1+1 HSB #1(x2) #3 #5 or #2(x2) #4 2+2 HSB #1(x4) #3(x2) #5(x2) or #2(x4) #4(x2) 1+1 FD #1(x2) #3 #5 or #2(x2) #4 2+2 FD #1(x4) #3(x2) #5(x2) or #2(x4) #4(x2) 22 . The selection criteria are the type of antenna (integrated or nonintegrated) and the coupler use. Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .5 dB / 100 m at 350 MHz 5 dB / 100 m at 350 MHz RFS TRIM-12-1 BN 541317 19 mm 21 mm Continued on next page 23 . The manufacturer recommends the following types of 50 Ω coaxial cable depending on the distance between the IDU and the ODU: Photo Tools for LCF12-50 (1/2²) cable Description Distance between IDU & ODU IF ¼’’ D < 150 m IF ½’’ D = 150 m to 300 m Maximum Attenuation 10. NOTE Recommended type of IF cable If you intend to use your own IF cable.Edition 7.0 3. make sure the maximum allowed overall cable attenuation does not exceed 16 dB at 350 MHz to ensure the proper IDU operation.3 Cables Construction Preparing the IF Cable Scope The IF cable is used to connect the ODU to the IDU. 2+2 etc. you will also need the following paste included in the “Full Kit for 1/2² IF Cable”. Especially for the LCF12-50 (1/2²) Cable.).0 Preparing the IF Cable. Continued on next page 24 . Continued Tools for LCF14-50 (1/4²) cable NOTE Accessories for LCF12-50 (1/2²) & LCF14-50 (1/4²) cables In addition to the tools of the photo. Recommended is the use of the right-angle connector at the end of the cable screwed onto the ODU.Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . on page 11. NOTE NOTE The manufacturer provides a pair of N-type connectors. The paste can also be provided separately. you will require a heat gun. The number of IF cables you should prepare depends on the link mode (1+1. Items 2 and 5 in Material List. one straight N-type connector and one right-angle N-type connector. 3 Insert the cable into the trimming tool so that the edge of the jacket lies in the collet shown with the arrow. Continued Preparing the LCF12-50 cable To prepare the LCF12-50 cable. Continued on next page 25 .Edition 7. 2 Use a blade to remove ~25 mm of cable jacket. follow the steps below: Step Action 1 Use a coping saw to cut the cable end.0 Preparing the IF Cable.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . 6 Use a coping saw to cut the inner conductor leaving a length of ~11 mm and then use a blade to remove ~24 mm of cable jacket up to the score created by the trimming tool in step 4. Continued Preparing the LCF12-50 cable (continued) Step Action 4 Hold the cable firmly and rotate the trimming tool in the direction of the arrow engraved on the tool without applying force greater than the trimming tool spring tension.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . 5 Remove the trimmed outer conductor. Continued on next page 26 .0 Preparing the IF Cable. Cut and completely scrape away the foam from the inner conductor taking care not to damage the copper clad finishing.Edition 7. Stop rotating when the tool rotates freely. Pull to check if locked. Then insert it in the appropriate hole of the trimming tool and rotate it to completely smooth the edge.Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .0 Preparing the IF Cable. 8 Push the back nut of the connector onto the cable applying a force-full push to lock into place. The end of the cable should resemble the photo below: Continued on next page 27 . Continued Preparing the LCF12-50 cable (continued) Step Action 7 Use a file to smooth the edge of the inner conductor. 5 mm. 10 Place the body of the connector over the back nut of the connector and screw into place.0 Preparing the IF Cable.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7. Continued Preparing the LCF12-50 cable (continued) Step Action 9 Insert the cable into the appropriate hole of the trimming tool. Continued on next page 28 . The flared diameter should be up to 14. 11 Use the 19 mm and 21 mm wrenches to tighten the back nut and body of the connector in an opposite manner as shown in the photo below. hold the connector back nut firmly and rotate the cable so that the protruding pin (arrow 1) of the trimming tool flares the outer conductor. NOTE Ensure that the protruding pin is inserted between the outer conductor and the foam (arrow 2) otherwise it will damage the outer conductor instead of flaring it. Edition 7. 14 Repeat the whole procedure for the other end of the cable. Wrap the tape repeatedly around the cable. Remove excess paste from the cable jacket.0 Preparing the IF Cable.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .). Continued Preparing the LCF12-50 cable (continued) Step Action 12 Seal the opening between the back nut and the cable jacket with insulating tape. Then squeeze the paste tube provided into the charging hole to fill with paste. End of procedure 29 . Resume squeezing the tube until there is a constant discharge of the paste from the pierced holes in the tape. 15 Repeat steps 1 to 14 for as many IF cables you should prepare depending on the link mode (1+1. 13 Remove the paste tube and screw the cover to seal the charging hole. seal the vent hole with the insulating tape as well. When the paste begins to discharge from the vent hole (a second smaller hole). 2+2 etc. follow the steps below: Step Action 1 Use a coping saw to cut the cable end. Continued on next page 30 .Edition 7. 2 Use a blade to remove ~21 mm of cable jacket. Continued Preparing the LCF14-50 cable To prepare the LCF14-50 cable.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . 3 Insert the cable into the trimming tool so that the edge of the jacket lies in the collet shown with the arrow.0 Preparing the IF Cable. 5 Remove the trimmed outer conductor. Stop rotating when the tool rotates freely.Edition 7. Cut and completely scrape away the foam from the inner conductor taking care not to damage the copper clad finishing. 6 Use a blade to remove ~17 mm of cable jacket up to the score created by the trimming tool in step 4.0 Preparing the IF Cable. Continued on next page 31 .Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Continued Preparing the LCF14-50 cable (continued) Step Action 4 Rotate the trimming tool in the direction of the arrow engraved on the tool without applying force greater than the trimming tool spring tension. 0 Preparing the IF Cable.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Then insert it in the appropriate hole of the trimming tool and rotate it to completely smooth the edge. Continued on next page 32 .Edition 7. Continued Preparing the LCF14-50 cable (continued) Step Action 7 Use a coping saw to cut the inner conductor leaving a length of ~8 mm. 8 Use a file to smooth the edge of the inner conductor. 0 Preparing the IF Cable.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Pull to check if locked. Then push the back nut of the connector onto the cable and over the O-ring applying a force-full push to lock into place. Continued Preparing the LCF14-50 cable (continued) Step 9 Action Slide the heat shrink boot and the thick O-ring onto the cable. The end of the cable should resemble the photo below: Continued on next page 33 .Edition 7. Place the body of the connector over the back nut of the connector and screw into place. The flared diameter should be up to 7.Edition 7. hold the connector back nut firmly and rotate the cable so that the protruding pin (arrow 1) of the trimming tool flares the outer conductor.0 Preparing the IF Cable.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . NOTE 11 Ensure that the protruding pin is inserted between the outer conductor and the foam (arrow 2) otherwise it will damage the outer conductor instead of flaring it. Continued Preparing the LCF14-50 cable (continued) Step Action 10 Insert the cable into the appropriate hole of the trimming tool.8 mm. Continued on next page 34 . Edition 7. 15 Repeat steps 1 to 14 for as many IF cables you should prepare depending on the link mode (1+1.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . 2+2 etc.) to shrink the boot forming a weatherproof seal.). Continued Preparing the LCF14-50 cable (continued) Step Action 12 Use the 13 mm and 14 mm wrenches (only) to tighten the back nut and body of the connector in an opposite manner as shown in the photo below. 13 Slide the heat shrink boot into place over the connector body.0 Preparing the IF Cable. Use a heat gun or apply a flame (130 °C max. End of procedure 35 . 14 Repeat the whole procedure for the other end of the cable. 5 for cable 16 mm2 2 pcs Screw. No Description 2 Quantity Used for 1 Wire. green / yellow. bared. black.5 mm / 4. stranded. 450 V 2 Terminal lug. The kit is also used for the Integrated Coupler grounding. on page 11. d = 9. M8 2 pcs Washer. 16 mm .Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Blade Crimping tool for 16mm2 cable PH-2. AWG6 1 pc Grounding cable termination for connection to the ODU grounding lug 3 Prerequisite 2m ODU / Coupler grounding Grounding cable termination for connection to the tower grounding point (one terminal lug spare) Connection of the grounding cable to the tower grounding point (one set spare) Estimate the length of the grounding cable required up to the grounding point of the tower/mast taking into consideration the grounding cable should run vertically down to the tower/mast grounding contact point to avoid cable strain under extreme weather conditions.8 mm 8 cm Insulating the crimp area at both ends of the grounding cable 5 Terminal pin. M8 6 pcs 4 Heat shrink. when a coupler is required. Continued on next page 36 . d = 8. PVC. M8 2 pcs Lockwasher.0 Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable (for connection to the tower/mast) Tools · · · · Accessories Item 10 in the Material List. M8 x 25 2 pcs Nut. PH-4 cross-headed (Philips) screwdriver Heat gun The kit is used for ODU grounding when attached on the antenna or on the ODU Mounting Kit. Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual - Edition 7.0 Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable (for connection to the tower/mast), Continued To prepare the ODU grounding cable, follow the steps below: Step Action 1 Strip cable to dimensions shown: 2 Slide the bared grounding lug over the wires at one end of the cable and crimp with the special crimping tool: 3 Slide the heat shrink over the cable and heat it over rear grounding lug body and down on to cable jacket using a heat gun. At the end of the procedure, the cable should resemble the following figure: 4 Slide the heat shrink over the cable and the terminal pin over the wires at the other end of the cable and crimp with the special crimping tool: 5 Heat the heat shrink over rear grounding terminal pin body and down on to cable jacket using a heat gun. At the end of the procedure, the cable should resemble the following figure: ~ ~ Preparing the ODU grounding cable End of procedure Continued on next page 37 Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual - Edition 7.0 Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable (for connection to the tower/mast), Continued Preparing the coupler grounding cable To prepare the coupler grounding cable, follow the steps below: Step Action 1 Strip cable to dimensions shown: 2 Slide the bared grounding lug included in the Coupler packaging (item 8 in the Material List, on page 11) over the wires at one end of the cable and crimp with the special crimping tool: 3 Slide the heat shrink over the cable and heat it over rear grounding lug body and down on to cable jacket using a heat gun. At the end of the procedure, the cable should resemble the following figure: 4 Slide the heat shrink over the cable and the grounding lug included in the ODU / Coupler Grounding Kit (item 10 in the Material List, on page 11) over the wires at the other end of the cable and crimp with the special crimping tool: 5 Heat the heat shrink over rear grounding lug body and down on to cable jacket using a heat gun. At the end of the procedure, the cable should resemble the following figure: End of procedure 38 Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual - Edition 7.0 4 Installation & Cabling Instructions To install and cable the Outdoor Radio Equipment, follow the steps below taking into consideration the following Caution: Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with microwave antenna assembly and installation should install or replace this equipment. Step 1 Action Install the antenna (page 40). 2 RISK OF EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK The IF cable connecting the ODU to the Indoor Unit carries the ODU DC operating voltage (48 V). Make sure the Indoor Unit is not powered when performing any action concerning the IF cable. Install and ground the ODU(s). Find the procedure description that fits to your case scenario in the following table. You are also recommended to see the “Link Modes and Implementation Scenarios” paragraph on page 21. Scenario Page Single ODU with Integrated Antenna 40 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with NonIntegrated Antennas 46 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna 53 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and NonIntegrated Antenna 62 3 Ground the IF cable(s) connecting the ODU(s) to the Indoor Unit (page 53). 4 Connect the IF cable(s) to the Indoor Unit. End of procedure 39 Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Continued on next page 40 . on page 23) · Items 1. Tools · PH-2 cross-headed (Philips) screwdriver · Flat-headed screwdriver AZ-4 Accessories · ODU grounding cable (see par. on page 11. 16 and 17 in Material List. · You should have prepared the IF cable and the ODU grounding cable before proceeding to the ODU installation. on page 36) · IF cable (see par. “Preparing the IF Cable”.0 Antenna Installation Install the antenna according to the antenna manufacturer’s instructions.Edition 7. “Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable”. · Decide if you will first install the antenna on the mast and then attach the ODU on the antenna or if you will first attach the ODU on the antenna and then install the ODU-antenna assembly on the mast. Single ODU with Integrated Antenna Prerequisites · The maximum distance between the ODU and the IDU should not exceed 300 m. unlock and open them.Edition 7. 2 Set the antenna polarization according to the antenna manufacturer’s instructions. Procedure Continued To implement the scenario. 3 Apply the greasing paste (item 17 in Material List on page 11) on the antenna feeder O-ring and then place the O-ring on the antenna feeder groove. Step Action 1 Slide the end of the grounding cable with the terminal pin into the grounding lug found on the ODU and screw.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . 4 If the ODU clamps are closed.0 Single ODU with Integrated Antenna. follow the steps below taking into consideration the following caution: Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with microwave antenna assembly and installation should install or replace this equipment. Continued on next page 41 . 0 Single ODU with Integrated Antenna. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 5 Action Hold the ODU in the right way taking into consideration the antenna polarization.Edition 7. Vertical Polarization: Horizontal Polarization: Continued on next page 42 .Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . The two examples below concern the 13 GHz to 38 GHz ODUs. Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .0 Single ODU with Integrated Antenna. Continued on next page 43 . Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action 6 Hold the ODU clamps as shown in the photo: 7 Mount the ODU onto the antenna: 8 First close the two diagonal clamps and then the other two clamps to secure the ODU in place. Continued Procedure (continued) NOTE Step 9 The manufacturer provides a pair of N-type connectors.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . as the IF cable carries the outdoor transceiver’s DC operating voltage (48 V). Screw the right-angle connector of the IF cable onto the ODU Ntype connector. Continued on next page 44 . Action PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and operating. There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock. Recommended is the use of the right-angle connector at the end of the cable screwed onto the ODU.Edition 7. one straight N-type connector and one right-angle N-type connector.0 Single ODU with Integrated Antenna. End of procedure 45 . self bonding rubber tape and insulating tape to insulate the RF cable N-type connector when required by climatic conditions.0 Single ODU with Integrated Antenna. NOTE 11 Take special care so that the other end of the IF cable is protected against humidity and lightning for as long as it remains unplugged! To ground the ODU.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . connect the bared lug of the ODU grounding cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the mast.Edition 7. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 10 Action Use Butyl sealing compound. Qualified personnel should inspect the equipment once a year to verify proper installation. A9 spinner Continued on next page 46 . PH-1 and PH-2 cross-headed (Philips) screwdriver 17 mm wrench Set of hexagonal keys A7. on page 11.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7. on page 36) · IF cable (see par. 12 and 16 in Material List. Tools · · · · Accessories · ODU grounding cable (see par. 11.0 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas Info In this chapter you will be guided to implement the following two scenarios: · Single ODU with Non-Integrated Antenna (with use of Mounting Kit for one ODU) · Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas (with use of Mounting Kit for two ODUs) Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with microwave antenna assembly and installation should install or replace this equipment. The fasteners of the mounting structure should be checked and tightened in case of every inspection. Prerequisites · The maximum distance between the ODU(s) and the IDU should not exceed 300 m. A8. · You should have prepared the IF cable(s) and the ODU(s) grounding cable(s) before proceeding to the ODU(s) installation. 7. “Preparing the IF Cable”. “Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable”. on page 23) · Items 1. maintenance and condition. Step Action 1 Slide the end of the grounding cable with the terminal pin into the grounding lug found on the ODU and screw. follow the steps below taking into consideration the following caution: Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with microwave antenna assembly and installation should install or replace this equipment.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Do the same for the other ODU.0 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas.Edition 7. Continued on next page 47 . 2 Set the antenna(s) polarization according to the antenna(s) manufacturer’s instructions. Continued Procedure To implement the scenario. the other with Φ=122¸138 for 4” mast diameter.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .0 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas. · with the U-bolts using a 17 mm wrench to tighten the nuts in case you have the mounting kit for two ODUs. one with Φ=92¸110 for 2. Continued on next page 48 .5” to 3” mast diameter. · with the hose clamps using a A7 spinner to tighten them in case you have the mounting kit for one ODU. Two pairs of hose clamps are included in the packaging. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 3 Action Mount the ODU mounting kit onto the mast.Edition 7. Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7. Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action 4 If the ODU clamps are closed. before closing the clamps you should screw the M3 screw onto the ODU with a PH-1 screwdriver to optimize the ODU – kit alignment and then close the clamps to secure in place. unlock and open them. 5 Mount the ODU onto the mounting kit and close the clamps to secure in place: NOTE In case you have the mounting kit for one ODU. Continued on next page 49 .0 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 6 Action PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and operating.0 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas. Continued on next page 50 . Screw the right-angle connector of the IF cable onto the ODU Ntype connector.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock. mark the IF cable appropriately to know which is the IF cable of ODU 1 and ODU 2.Edition 7. as the IF cable carries the outdoor transceiver’s DC operating voltage (48 V). In case you intend to install a second ODU. 5 Nm torque to screw the UBR flange of the waveguide onto the antenna feeder according to the antenna polarization.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .5 Nm torque to screw the waveguide PBR flange (i.e. With an hexagonal key apply 4. With an hexagonal key apply 4. NOTE 8 Make sure the O-ring is found on the PBR flange of the waveguide. Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action 7 Avoid making any sharp or small radius bends on the flexible and twistable waveguides! Twisting or bending the waveguide beyond a certain limit (see Appendix on page 72) could cause permanent damage to the waveguide (hearing a scratching/stretching noise from the inside wire frame of the waveguide indicates you have crossed the limit).0 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas. the flange with the O-ring) onto the ODU waveguide port using four Allen screws of the set provided. NOTE Make sure the O-ring is found on the antenna feeder.Edition 7. Continued on next page 51 . Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Continued Procedure (continued) Step 9 Action Use a spinner to attach the waveguide clamp kit on the mast applying 6 Nm torque. connect the bared lug of the ODU grounding cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the mast. 12 Repeat steps 4 to 11 for the second ODU. if it exists. You are recommended to use one or two clamp kits depending on the case in areas with strong wind.0 Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas. NOTE 11 To ground the ODU. . NOTE End of procedure 52 Take special care so that the other end of the IF cable is protected against humidity and lightning for as long as it remains unplugged! In case you have to install four ODUs and you select to install two mounting kits for two ODUs each. self bonding rubber tape and insulating tape to insulate the RF cable N-type connector when required by climatic conditions. 10 Use Butyl sealing compound. you should install the one mounting kit below the other with a distance of 30 cm between them.Edition 7. · The maximum distance between the back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and the IDU should not exceed 300 m. The fasteners of the mounting structure should be checked and tightened to the required torque in case of every inspection.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna Qualified personnel should inspect the equipment once a year to verify proper installation. · You should have prepared the IF cables and the coupler grounding cable before proceeding to the coupler mounting onto the antenna.Edition 7. maintenance and condition. Tools · Adjustable torque wrench (5 to 80 Nm) M5 / M6 allen tip · PH-2 and PH-3 (cross-headed) screwdrivers for grounding screws (M4 / M5 / M6) · Set of hexagonal keys · Crimping tool for bared grounding lug · Blade Continued on next page 53 . Prerequisites · Two people are needed for mounting the coupler onto the antenna. on page 11. Material Photo Coupler Mounting Angles ODUs Grounding Cables No Description 1 Four hexagon socket head cap screws M6 and plain washers for angles mounting 2 Two O-rings and silicon grease 3 Grounding lug 4 M6 screw and two M6 grovers for grounding lug connection 5 Two M5 screws and four M5 grovers for ODUs grounding cables connection 2 1 5 4 3 Continued on next page 54 .0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Continued Material list Item 8 in the Material List. Find below a description of the parts included in the item 8.Edition 7. Edition 7.1 Nm 9. Detail 5 4 5 3 Continued on next page 55 . Continued Other accessories · Coupler grounding cable (see par. Step 1 Action Mount the two mounting angles using the item No 1 of the Material list table on page 54. “Preparing the IF Cable”.1 Nm 2 Mount grounding accessories. on page 36) · IF cable (see par.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . follow the steps below taking into consideration the following Caution: Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with microwave antenna assembly and installation should install or replace this equipment. on page 23) Procedure To implement the scenario. The numbers of the items are mentioned in the Material list table on page 54. “Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable”.0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna. 9. 0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna. 4 Remove the protection covers.Edition 7. Continued on next page 56 . 5 Connect the two short grounding cables to each ODU sliding the end of each grounding cable with the terminal pin into the grounding lug found on each ODU and screw. Do not throw them away as you may need them in the future in case you remove any of the ODUs. Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action 3 Insert the O rings into the grooves and apply silicone grease on the whole surface of the O rings.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . NOTE You have already connected the other end of each grounding cable onto the coupler appropriate position as described in step 2. proceed to step 8. you must take into consideration the labelling of the port before mounting the ODU. Align each ODU according to the waveguide position and mount it onto the coupler taking into consideration the labelling of the coupler port. Continued on next page 57 . Continued Procedure (continued) Step 6 Action NOTE When you have an asymmetric coupler. 7 Remove the waveguide port protection foil.Edition 7. · In case of horizontal transmit polarization.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna. proceed to step 9. · In case of vertical transmit polarization. Edition 7. Continued on next page 58 . You are now ready to perform the coupler mounting onto the antenna. rotate the two polarization rotation plates to the desired position according to the photos and screw in the removed screws.0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 8 Action Remove the two screws.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Apply greasing paste (item 17 in the Material List on page 11) on the O ring of the antenna feeder and fit the coupler waveguide port onto the antenna feeder. Also switch-off the indoor unit taking into consideration the following Caution.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock. Do not forget to take with you the IF coaxial cables and the coupler grounding cable.0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 9 Action NOTE NOTE Two people are needed for mounting the ODUs – coupler assembly onto the antenna. PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and operating. one to hold the assembly while the other is performing the mounting. Before climbing onto the tower. as the IF cable carries the outdoor transceiver’s DC operating voltage (48 V). First close the two diagonal clamps and then the other two clamps to secure the coupler in place. already prepared. Continued on next page 59 .Edition 7. be sure you have with you all the necessary material. 0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna. Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action 10 Install the one end of the grounding cable into the pre-installed lug of the coupler and crimp it with the appropriate crimping tool.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Right-angle N-type connector Straight N-type connector Continued on next page 60 . 11 Screw the connectors of the IF cables onto the ODU N-type connectors applying up to 6 Nm torque.Edition 7. End of procedure 61 . connect the bared lug of the coupler grounding cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the mast. NOTE 13 Take special care so that the other end of the IF cable is protected against humidity and lightning for as long as it remains unplugged! To ground the coupler.Edition 7.0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 12 Action Use Butyl sealing compound.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . self bonding rubber tape and insulating tape to insulate the IF cables N-type connectors when required by climatic conditions. take into consideration the length of the waveguide you have when deciding on the coupler position on the mast. · In case you use a waveguide to connect the coupler to the antenna. The fasteners of the mounting structure should be checked and tightened to the required torque in case of every inspection. Tools · Adjustable torque wrench M4 / M6 / M8 allen tip · Set of hexagonal keys · Crimping tool for bared grounding lug · Blade Continued on next page 62 .0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna Qualified personnel should inspect the equipment once a year to verify proper installation. · You should have prepared the IF cables and the coupler grounding cable before proceeding to the coupler mounting onto the mast. Prerequisites · Two people are needed for implementing the back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna Scenario. maintenance and condition.Edition 7.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . · The maximum distance between the back-to-back ODUs with coupler and the IDU should not exceed 300 m. the flange with O-ring) 2 Four M4 screws and washers (plain and spring lock) for Connecting Plate mounting 3 Two O-rings and silicon grease 2 3 3 1 Continued on next page 63 .0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna. on page 11. Continued Material list Item 9 in the Material List.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7.e. Material Photo Coupler Mounting Plate Two pairs of Mounting Clamps No 1 Description Connecting Plate needed only in case the Coupler Mounting Plate provided is with PBR flange (i. Find below a description of the parts included in the item 9. on page 36) · IF cable (see par.Edition 7. “Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna” on page 53. 3 Tighten the one pair of screws with 24 Nm torque and loosely fasten the other pair of screws. You are now ready to perform the coupler mounting onto the mast.0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna. “Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable”.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Step Action 1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 of the procedure in par. follow the steps below taking into consideration the following Caution: Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with microwave antenna assembly and installation should install or replace this equipment. Continued on next page 64 . “Preparing the IF Cable”. on page 23) Procedure To implement the scenario. Continued Other accessories · Coupler grounding cable (see par. 2 Remove the four M6 screws (plus plain and spring lock washers) from the plate and use them to fix the two mounting clamps onto it. Mount the coupler plate on the mast tightening the two pairs of bolts symmetrically.0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna. Do not forget to take with you the IF coaxial cables and the coupler grounding cable. Before climbing onto the tower.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . as the IF cable carries the outdoor transceiver’s DC operating voltage (48 V). PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and operating. be sure you have with you all the necessary material.Edition 7. There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock. Continued on next page 65 . one to hold the assembly while the other is performing the mounting. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 4 Action NOTE NOTE Two people are needed for mounting the ODUs – coupler assembly onto the mast. already prepared. Also switch-off the indoor unit taking into consideration the following Caution. 0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna. Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action 5 Insert the O rings into the grooves and apply silicone grease on the whole surface of the O rings.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Continued on next page 66 .Edition 7. you should interpose the connecting plate provided between the waveguide flange and the coupler mounting plate flange as shown in the photo below (the brass surface towards the tin plated waveguide surface) and then proceed to step 8.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action 6 Mount the coupler-ODUs assembly onto the plate. the flange with the O-ring). 7 If the coupler mounting plate provided is with PBR flange (i.0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna. Continued on next page 67 .Edition 7.e. 10 Perform steps 10 to 13 of the procedure in par. With an hexagonal key apply 4. You are recommended to use one or two waveguide clamp kits depending on the case in areas with strong wind.Edition 7.5 Nm torque to screw the waveguide PBR flange (i.e.5 Nm torque to screw the UBR flange of the waveguide onto the antenna feeder according to the antenna polarization. Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Avoid making any sharp or small radius bends on the flexible and twistable waveguides! Twisting or bending the waveguide beyond a certain limit (see Appendix on page 72) could cause permanent damage to the waveguide (hearing a scratching/stretching noise from the inside wire frame of the waveguide indicates you have crossed the limit). NOTE Make sure the O-ring is found on the antenna feeder. 8 With an hexagonal key apply 2. “Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna” on page 53. End of procedure 68 .Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . NOTE 9 Make sure the O-ring is found on the PBR flange of the waveguide. the flange with the O-ring) onto the coupler waveguide port using four Allen screws of the set provided.0 Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna. Lightning Rod ODU + ANTENNA Top Ground 50 m Ground at Mid-point 50 m Bottom Ground Entrance Ground Burried Ground Rods Photo IF Cable Type 1/4’’ 1/2’’ Length Distance between IDU & ODU Recommended Number of Kits D < 100 m 3 (near the top and middle of the cable vertical run and at the entrance of the cable into the equipment shelter) 100 m < D < 150 m 4 (near the top and every 50 m of the cable vertical run and at the entrance of the cable into the equipment shelter) 150 m < D < 300 m 5 to 7 (near the top and every 50 m of the cable vertical run and at the entrance of the cable into the equipment shelter) 0. The IF cable connecting the IDU and the ODU should not exceed 300 m.0 IF Cable Grounding Recommended number of grounding kits Find in the next table the number of grounding kits you are recommended to use depending on the IF cable length.5 m 0.5 m INDOOR EQUIPMENT SHELTER Continued on next page 69 .Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .Edition 7. Step Action 1 Use a blade to remove ~15 mm of cable jacket. on page 11. follow the steps below taking into consideration the following Caution: Install the grounding kit only where the cable runs straight. Continued on next page 70 . Procedure To ground the IF cable. 2 Position the cable properly into the grounding clamp. Continued Tools · Blade · General purpose screwdriver Accessories Item 4 in Material List.Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .0 Grounding the IF Cable.Edition 7. Continued Procedure (continued) Step 3 Action Use an hexagonal key to screw the clamp.0 Grounding the IF Cable. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all the grounding kits you must install.Appendix A – Flexible and twistable Waveguides minimum Bend Radius Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual . 71 .Edition 7. The cable should resemble the photo below: 4 Connect the bared lug of the grounding cable to the grounding contact point of the tower or the mast making sure the grounding cable runs vertically down to the tower/mast grounding contact point to avoid cable strain under extreme weather conditions. Appendix A – Flexible and twistable Waveguides minimum Bend Radius Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS) Installation and Cabling Manual .0 Appendix A – Flexible and twistable Waveguides minimum Bend Radius Flange Type 72 Minimum Bend Radius Static E Plane (mm) Static H Plane (mm) Repeated E Plane (mm) Repeated H Plane (mm) R84 75 150 305 810 R120 85 115 255 510 R140 50 100 205 405 R220 30 85 125 255 .Edition 7. : +30 2106671000 fax: +30 2106671001 sales@intracom-telecom. Sector 53.INTRACOM TELECOM Regional Contacts Europe Russia & CIS Middle East & Africa 19.com All information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.3. GF. TELECOM SOLUTIONS ISO 9001 BUREAU VERITAS Certification No GR14579Q .com Asia-Pacific America 9-10-11.4. Duluth.: +1 770 295 2500 fax: +1 770 295 2600 sales@intracom-telecom.: +971 4 362 5666 fax: +971 4 390 4279 sales@intracom-telecom... Golf Course Road.O.A. Athens Greece tel. Augusta Point. Dubai Internet City. 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