User's Manual

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide

Regulatory & Safety Information

Safety Notice

WARNING! This device is a Radio Frequency transmitter. A minimum separation

distance of 2 meters or more must be maintained between the antenna and all persons

during device operations to ensure safe operation. If this minimum distance cannot be

maintained, exposure to RF levels that exceed safety limits may result.

FCC Notice

WARNING! This device is a Radio Frequency transmitter. It is required to comply with

FCC RF exposure requirements for transmitting devices. A minimum separation distance

of 2 meters or more must be maintained between the antenna and all persons during

device operations to ensure compliance with the FCC’s rules for Radio Frequency

Exposure. If this minimum distance cannot be maintained, exposure to RF levels that

exceed the FCC’s limits may result.

INFORMATION TO USER

This device has been authorized as a radio frequency transmitter under the appropriate

rules of the Federal Communications Commission. Any changes or modifications not

expressly approved by Navini Networks could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

UL & NEC/CEC Regulations

1. The Ripwave BTS must be installed in accordance with NEC/CEC Articles 800/810/830.

2. As a minimum, all DC power leads and bonding/grounding straps shall be 6 AWG

copper conductors.

3. GPS, RF, and power/data cables in excess of 140 feet in length must have protective

devices installed that are UL listed to UL 492, UL497A or UL497B, UL497C, and

UL1449.

4. Lightning protection is recommended. If used, the lightning protection devices must

comply with UL497.

5. Power supplies should be UL listed to UL60950 or UL60950-1 and have earthed SELV

output.

6. Ethernet connections require a UL497B listed protection device to be installed between

the BTS and the first network device. T1 connections must be routed from the BTS

through a UL497 listed protection device at the demarcation point.

7. T1/E1 interconnect cables between the BTS and demarcation point must be a minimum

of #26 AWG wire, in accordance with NEC/CEC standards.

8. All power and ground conductors must be mechanically supported to avoid strain of the