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6.11 I nstalling a Drip Loop
Another preventative measure that you can perform is to install a drip loop, as shown
in the f igure below. Drip loops should be incorporated into the cable before it is
connected to outdoor devices, such as outdoor units, antennas, etc. For example, if
you are installing one of the cables that run between the indoor unit and outdoor unit,
you may want to install a drip loop in the cable immediately before it enters the
building.
Drip loops should be incorporated into a system’s external cabling at any point where a
connection is made. Some examples of where a drip loop should be used are:
• cable to outdoor unit connection
• cable to antenna connection
• cable to cable connection
• the junction where a cable enters a building or structure
• a common grounding junction box or bar
Figure 6:21 Cable Drip Loop
6.12 Cabling to the Antenna
Once you have connected the Ethernet/ Power cable to the LibraPlus radio, you will
need to connect the radio to the antenna.
You w ill only need to perform these steps if you are using an external
antenna. I f your unit makes use of an integrated antenna skip this
section.
To connect the LibraPlus radio to the antenna, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the radio frequency cable to the RF port on the LibraPlus, as shown in
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