User's Guide Part 2

User Guide: PTP 600 Series Connecting the ODU, PIDU and LPUs
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Feb 2010
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
5-45
Routing the cable
After connecting the cable to the ODU it can be routed and secured using standard
cable routing and securing techniques. When the cable is in place it can then be cut to
the desired length at the PIDU Plus prior to connection to the PIDU Plus.
Fitting lightning protection units
Depending upon the chosen site configuation, it may be necessary to fit two or more
lightning protection units (LPUs). For more information, refer to Site installation
diagr
ams on page 2-26.
To mount an LPU
and connect it to the input and output drop cables, proceed as
follows:
Procedure 5-15 Mount LPU and connect to GPS receiver
1
Check the contents of the LPU box (
Figure 2-9 or Figure 2-10).
2
Mount the LPU (following manufacturer’s instructions) at the required point.
Mount the LPU vertically with cable glands facing downwards.
3
Prepare the input and output drop cable as described in
Preparing the
supported Superior Essex cable
on page 5-8.
4
Connect the cable gland of the input and output drop cable to the LPU as
described in Connecting the drop cable to an ODU or LPU on page 5-16.
NOTE
If it is necessary to disconnect a CAT5e cable from an LPU, refer to
Disconnecting the drop cable from an ODU or LPU on
page 5-18.