User's Manual

Chapter 6: Installation
Installing ODU
Page 6-57
Installing ODU
Installing a 450 Platform Family AP
To install a 450 Platform Family AP, perform the following steps.
Procedure 5 Installing an AP
1
Begin with the AP in the powered-down state.
2
Choose the best mounting location for your particular application. Modules need not
be mounted next to each other. They can be distributed throughout a given site.
However, the 60° offset must be maintained. Mounting can be done with supplied
clamps.
See Installing external antennas to a connectorized ODU on page 6-22 for connecting
an external antenna to PMP 450i Series, PMP 450 Series, PMP 450i Series AP 900 MHz
and PMP 450 Series SM
See Installing an integrated ODU on page 6-50
3
Align the AP as follows:
a. Move the module to where the link will be unobstructed by the radio horizon and
no objects penetrate the Fresnel zone.
b. Use a local map, compass, and/or GPS device as needed to determine the
direction that one or more APs require to each cover the intended 60° sector.
c. Apply the appropriate degree of downward tilt.
d. Ensure that the nearest and furthest SMs that must register to this AP are within
the beam coverage area.
4
Adjust the azimuth to achieve visual alignment, lock the AP in the proper direction
and downward tilt.
5
Attach the cables to the AP (See Powering the AP/SM/BH for test configuration on
Page 5-17)
6
Waterproof the cables (See section Attaching and weatherproofing an N type
connector on page 6-70).