User's Manual

Exalt Communications Inc.
EX-2.4i Installation and Maintenance Manual
Page 9
MAN-002400, Revision 001
2005-12-01
Section 3 - System Installation and Initiation Process
This section briefly describes the process for system initiation and turn-up.
3.1 Outline of Tasks
The process of radio installation and initiation is outlined here.
Figure 3-1: Radio Installation Flowchart
3.2 Record Keeping
After installation, it is advised that the following items are recorded for the sake of ongoing
maintenance and any future troubleshooting. A record should be kept for each end of the radio
link. It is advised to store a copy of these records at the radio location, at the opposite end radio
location, and a central record-keeping storage location.
• GPS coordinates for antenna locations at each end
• Antenna heights (AGL) as mounted
• Antenna model numbers, serial numbers and specifications
• Antenna polarization as mounted
• Length/type of primary transmission line
• Model number and serial number of RF lightning arrestor used
• Length/type of secondary transmission line(s)
• Transmitter output power setting as installed
• RSL as measured after antenna alignment
Path & Site
Analysis
Link Design
Build Antenna
Structures &
Egress
Mount
Antennas &
Transmission
Line
Install & Test
Network &
Power Wiring
Read This
Manual
Completely
Perform
Back-to-Back
Test
Pre-configure
Radios
Pre-test
Network &
Power (if
possible)
Mount Radios
Connect
Transmission
Line
Connect
Power
Align
Antennas to
Planned RSL
Verify LEDs
for Good Link
Test Network
Connectivity
Connect &
Test Primary
Services
Test Network
Management
System