User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Copyright Notice
- 2 Table of Contents
- 3 Preface
- 4 Product Description
- 5 Pre-installation
- 6 LibraPlus Installation
- 6.1 Connecting the Ethernet Cable
- 6.2 Mounting Conditions
- 6.3 External Antenna Mounting
- 6.4 Integrated Antenna Mounting
- 6.5 Pole-mounting the LibraPlus
- 6.6 Wall-mounting the LibraPlus Radio
- 6.7 Antenna Mounting Guidelines
- 6.8 Cabling the LibraPlus
- 6.9 Cabling up to the LibraPlus Radio
- 6.10 Weatherproofing Cable Connections
- 6.11 Installing a Drip Loop
- 6.12 Cabling to the Antenna
- 6.13 Connecting the Power/Ethernet to the LibraPlus
- 7 Configuration
- 8 Monitoring Status
- 9 Utilities
- 10 Appendix A: Troubleshooting
- 11 Appendix B: Definitions
- 12 Appendix C: 5 GHz US Channel Spacing
- 13 Appendix D: Integrated Antenna Specifications
5 Pre-installation
5.1
I ntroduction
Before you begin installing your LibraPlus radios, you need to take certain issues and
conditions into consideration, prior to, and throughout, the entire installation process.
This chapter defines some of the more common installation concerns.
Start by reviewing the equipment packing lists to ensure that you have all the cables,
connectors, surge protection devices, fasteners, antennas, and any other installation
material you will require to properly install your equipment. You should also visually
check all components for any physical damage.
If possible, you should connect all necessary cables and power up the radio equipment
to confirm that it has not been damaged during shipping. You can also perform the
units’ initial configuration before they are sent out to the field. This will ensure your
equipment and all interconnecting cables are functioning properly.
EI ON provides this document as a general set of guidelines for
installing its LibraPlus equipment. I n no way does EI ON provide any
warranties as to the effectiveness of these guidelines.
I mplementation of these guidelines is solely at your discretion. You
must ensure that the equipment is installed and grounded in
accordance w ith the local electrical and building codes and the codes
of the country of operation.
The LibraPlus equipment must be installed by a certified professional
communication installer, familiar with all necessary local regulations.
5.2
Required Tools
Before you go on-site or out into the field to install your equipment, make certain you
have all the necessary tools to perform the installation properly. The following list of
tools is a general guideline of the tools you may need. Some installations may require
more specialized tools, while others may only need a few of the tools listed here. Each
specific installation will dictate your tool requirements.
Basic Hand Tools
• socket set
• crescent wrench
• cable cutters
• pliers
• a variety of screwdriver types and sizes
Power Tools
• electric drill
• drill bits of assorted sizes and lengths
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