User's Manual

InfiNet Wireless R5000 Technical User Manual
Copyright © 2004-2006 by InfiNet Wireless Limited.
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Step 7. Using outdoor unit as a holder
assemble the connector
Connectors hermetic sealing
A big number of problems with link signal quality in case of outdoor installations
result from RF cable and connectors corrosion. In order to avoid these problems
it is necessary to isolate all the connections that are situated outdoors. One
needs to use either thermal shrinkage with gel stuff or special waterproof tape.
Once the antenna alignment is not complete it is not recommended to perform
isolating. This method prevents you to remove the isolation when there is a need
to reallocate the antenna or the cable. The isolation with thermal shrinkage
usage is performed with a special fan.
Obey all precaution measures while using the fan as it is written in its
manual
The isolation using the waterproof tape is performed by its winding with
intersection around the connection.
Please keep in mind the following recommendations:
• Clean all the surfaces to be isolated and keep them free from the dust
and water
• Isolating material must cover the whole connector and the cable with a
gap of at least 2-3 cm from the connection place
• Isolating material must cover the surfaces as tight as possible
To protect the isolation material from the sun rays, it is recommended to cover it
with vinyl isolation tape.
From March 2006 all units are staffed with a silicon gel which is used for a
reliable outdoor connectors sealing. With gel usage no additional sealing is
required. Even if connection was disassembled afterwards no additional gel is
required. Please see the photos below to learn who gel is put onto the
connector.