User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1.1 0BPurpose
- 1.4 1BReferenced Documentation
- 2.1 2BProST Frequency Ranges
- 2.2 3BProST-2 Frequency Ranges
- 2.3 4BArchitecture
- 2.4 5BModels
- 3.1 6BPackage Contents
- 3.2 7BMinimum PC Requirements
- 3.3 8BRequired Tools
- 3.4 9BRadio Site Planning
- 4.1 10BProST Physical Description
- 4.2 11BSDA-1 Physical Description
- 4.3 12BSDA-4S Type II and SDA-4S/VL Type II (Optional)
- 4.4 13BSDA-4SDC Type II (Optional DC power supply)
- 5.1 14BWall Mounting
- 5.2 15BPole-Mounting
- 5.3 16BMounting the SDA-4S
- 6.1 17BConnecting to IDU
- 6.2 18BConnecting to LAN Network
- 7.1 19BDC Power Source
- 7.2 20BConnecting the SDA-4SDC Type II (Optional DC adapter)
- 7.3 21BAC Power Source
- 8.1 22BHousing the Connectors
- 8.2 23BConnecting to the SDA-4SDC
- 9.1 24BPolyPhaser Wiring Diagram
- 9.2 25BLightning and Surge Protection Connection Scenarios
- 10.1 26BLED Status
- 12.1 27BTroubleshooting
- 12.2 28BGlossary of Terms
- 12.3 29BRevision History
- 12.4 30BContact Information
ProST Hardware Installation User Guide
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11 Connecting External Antenna
The ProST model without a built-in antenna provides an N-type port for connecting a third-party
external antenna. The addition of an external antenna allows greater RF sector coverage than the
standard ProST built-in antenna model. The external antenna is typically implemented in
scenarios where the ProST is deployed at relatively far distances from the base station.
Caution: Before connecting the external antenna, ensure that the ProST is
not connected to the power source.
Caution: Before powering on the ProST, ensure that some type of equipment
such as an antenna or an RF attenuator is connected to the N-type
receptacle. This eliminates the risk of irreversibly damaging the ProST
device.
Caution: It is the responsibility of the person installing the ProST to ensure
that only those antennas certified with the product are used. The use of any
antenna other than those certified with the product is expressly forbidden.
Caution: The external antenna must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Caution: The ProST and external antenna should be installed ONLY by
experienced installation professionals who are familiar with the local building
and safety codes and are licensed by the appropriate government authorities.
Note: The ProST model that provides an N-type connector for attaching a
third-party external antenna does not contain an internal, built-in antenna.
Note: It is recommended that the same antenna polarization (i.e. horizontal
or vertical) exists at both ends of the link (i.e. base station and subscriber
site).
The following lists the cable setup for attaching the external antenna:
¾ Cable: RF coaxial
¾ Connector: N-type male
To connect a third-party external antenna to the ProST:
1. Connect the N-type male connector of the third-party antenna to the N-type receptacle
located on the ProST's bottom panel (labeled ANTENNA), as displayed below.