User's Guide Part 1

Site planning Chapter 2 Planning considerations
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UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Feb 2010
Site planning
Site selection criteria
The following are guidelines for selecting the installation location of the ODU and
PIDU Plus for a PTP 600 Series.
ODU site selection
When selecting a site for the ODU the following should be taken into consideration:
• It should not be possible for people to stand or walk in front of the antenna
• Height and location to achieve the best radio path
• Height in relation to other objects with regard to lightning strikes
• Aesthetics and planning permission issues
• Distance from the ODU and connected Network equipment (Maximum cable run
from the ODU to the connected equipment is 100m [330 ft])
• Distance from the PIDU Plus to the ODU (Maximum cable run from the PIDU Plus
to the ODU is 300m [990 ft] when using the Fiber interface)
• If using the GPS Sync Unit, ensure that it is exposed to an unobstructed path to
the sky. Please refer to the “GPS Synchronization Unit Kit” User Manual
delivered with the kit.
• The effect of strong winds on the installation – see Section Wind loading on
page
2-7.
PIDU Plus site selection
When selecting a site for the PIDU Plus the following should be taken into
consideration:
• Availability of a mains electricity supply
• Accessibility for viewing status indicators and pressing Recovery switch.