User's Guide Part 2

User Guide: PTP 600 Series Installing connectorized bridges
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Feb 2010
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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Miscellaneous supplies
The following miscellaneous supplies will be required:
• Cable ties, cable cleats – for securing cables
• Self-amalgamating tape – to weatherproof the RF connectors
• PVC tape – for additional protection of the RF connectors and securing cables
Mounting the connectorized PTP 600
A Connectorized PTP 600 Series is shipped with the same bracket as supplied with an
Integrated unit. Details on the use of this bracket can be found in Mounting brackets
on page 1-7. The PTP 600 Series
should be mounted in a position that gives it
maximum protection from the elements, but still allows easy access for making off the
various connections and applying the recommended weatherproofing.
When using dual polar antennas the Connectorized PTP 600 Series should be mounted
in such a position as to minimize the cable length, keeping losses to a minimum, taking
into account the minimum cable lengths required by the FCC regulations, see PTP
58600 FCC
antenna restrictions on page 4-85.
When using
separate antennas the Connectorized PTP 600 Series should be mounted
in such a position as to minimize both cable runs between the unit and the antennas. It
is not necessary to mount the Connectorized PTP 600 Series at the mid point between
the antennas.
Mounting the antennas
The Antennas should be mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Actual
antenna position will depend on the available mounting positions and link
requirements. It may be necessary to mount the antennas 20m apart or at a certain
distance from the ground to get the desired results.