User's Guide

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Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU)
4.7.2 Connecting Primary Antenna to Secondary Antenna
1. Connect the RF (Rx) Cable from the Rx port of the Primary antenna to the Rx port of the Secondary
antenna.
2. Connect the RF (Tx) Cable from the Tx port of the Primary antenna to the MNT (Management (Tx))
portof the Secondary antenna.
3. Connect the Ethernet Cable from the ETH (LAN) port of the Primary antenna to the ETH (LAN) port of
theSecondary antenna.
4. Connect the Signal Cable from the SIG (Signal) port of the Primary antenna to the SIG (Signal) port of the
Secondary antenna.
CAUTION
• DO NOT over-tighten the connector, nuts, or screws when mounting the antenna to prevent
any damage.
• DO NOT leave any cables loosen and non-fixed, especially for those installed outside of the
antenna.
LAN Port
Tx port
Signal port
Rx port
LAN Port
Signal port
Management
(Tx) port
Rx port
Secondary Antenna
Figure 13: Cable Connection Between Two Antennas
NOTE
To connect between the primary and secondary antennas, 5-m long RF cable (LMR400) is
supplied in the installation kit. You can use 5, 10 or 20 m long RF cables for the inter-dome
connection.
Primary Antenna
Primary Antenna Secondary Antenna
Above Decks
Below Decks
RF (Rx) Cable: for Rx +
PowerRF (Tx) Cable: for Tx
Ethernet Cable: for Ethernet
Signal Cable: for Control Signal