User Manual

AS4000 Subscriber Terminal
Installation and Commissioning
DLP 004
605-0000-454
Draft Issue 1.3 Date 8/02/00
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IF DROP CABLE INSTALLATION.
Drop cable is provided in two types T6 and T10. Use this procedure to install the
Drop cable.
STEP PROCEDURE
1. Drop cable installation
1. The Drop Cable is normally provided with one end already terminated with an
weather proofed F-Type connector for use at the Antenna. The cable is manufactured
in three lengths (25, 50 and 75metres) and an appropriate length should be selected.
In some circumstances cable is provided on 300metre drums and both ends of the
cable are terminated during installation.
2. If the drop is not pre-terminated and requires an F type terminating at the Antenna
end. It is suggested that the F-Type connector is terminated to the free end of the
cable before running the cable. See Section 2 of this DLP for Drop cable Termination
(Type T6) or 3 Drop cable Termination (Type T10)
3. The cable is installed starting from the Antenna end leaving the free end of the cable
to be finally dressed into place and cut to length for neat connection with the power
supply unit.
4. Run the drop cable from the Antenna end to the F-Type connector to the Service
Interface Unit..
5. The maximum drop cable distance between the Service Interface Unit and the
Antenna must not exceed the length of the drop cable (50or 100 metres).
6. The T6 cable has a minimum bend radius of 70mm. The T10 cable has a minimum
bend radius of 100 mm
7. Secure the drop cable to the Antenna Mounting Bracket or Pole using straps. Leave
sufficient slack to allow for antenna panning at the commissioning stage.
8. Secure along the drop with 7mm cleats as required. Ensure that a drip loop is formed
at the point where the cable enters the building to avoid the ingress of water into the
building.
9. Plug the F-Type connector into the connector on the rear plate of the Antenna.
Important Notice: Care should be taken when screwing the F-Type connector into the
connector on the rear plate of the Antenna to ensure that the connector is not over-
tightened as over-tightening will strip the thread. Use a torque spanner set to 2.3Nm.
See Figure 23 for pole mount and Figure 24 for wall mount.