User's Manual

Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide Navini Networks, Inc.
64 Part #40-00047-00 Rev D v1.0
February 28, 2003
Figure 34: RFS Grounding
Test the RFS & Cables
Test the RFS and the eight (8) cables per
Appendix C
, the RFS System Test. Record the results
in the form. For this test, use the cable connectors that will be attached to the BTS. Include the
jumpers and all surge protectors.
Weatherize the RFS Cable Connectors
Weatherize all ground wire connections exposed to weather using electrical tape and butyl
mastic tape. Follow the instructions supplied with the weatherproofing kit. Examples are shown
in Figure 35.
Figure 35: Weatherized Cables
Weatherproofing
on ground wires
Weatherproofing
on RFS connectors
Weatherproofing
on ground wires
Weatherproofing
on RFS connectors
Ground Buss Bar
Ground Wires
Earth Ground
Ground Buss Bar
Ground Wires
Earth Ground