User's Manual

Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide Navini Networks, Inc.
58 Part #40-00047-00 Rev D v1.0
February 28, 2003
Install the RFS
Now that the BTS is in place, the RFS is readied for installation. Follow either the Panel Antenna
or Omni Antenna information and procedures below. Reference the drawings in
Appendix M.
Panel Antenna
The RFS Panel antenna is installed on a structure, such as a tower or a pole, which is defined in
the site survey and design. Following are the steps to complete the installation of the panel
antenna.
Verify RFS Operation
Verify proper operation of the RFS before installation. Test the transmit and receive path of each
antenna in the RFS per
Appendix C, the RFS System Test.
Set the Downtilt
Check the engineering study for the required downtilt of the antenna. Normally, it will be 2
degrees for omni and 6 degrees for panel downtilt. Each notch in the mounting bracket is equal
to 1 degree of downtilt (Figure 28). Set the upper mounting bracket to achieve the required
downtilt. Be sure to include in the setting any electrical uptilt or downtilt built into the antenna.
Figure 28: RFS Mounting Bracket
Mounting BracketMounting Bracket