User Manual

FOUR: installing SPICE SPICE™ Hardware Guide
installing cSPICE 550008 Rev. A
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figure 22. installed antennas
customer-supplied antennas
cSPICE units can also use customer-supplied antennas. Both link and coverage ports have
Voltage Standing Wave Ratios (VSWRs) of better than 2:1 in the downlink and uplink frequency
range. Customer-supplied antennas can have up to 2:1 VSWR in the downlink and uplink
frequency ranges. Antenna isolation must be equal to or greater than that specified for the
standard antennas (see “cSPICE antenna specifications” on page 69).
Any customer-supplied antennas must meet applicable safety codes, be properly installed, and
have the proper weatherproof connectors. If the gain of a customer-supplied antenna is higher
than that of standard cSPICE antennas (see “cSPICE antenna specifications” on page 69), the RF
safety must be evaluated.
install power supply
Install the power supply as described in the bSPICE installation. The cSPICE connections are
shown in Figure 23. Wire colors are given in Table 2 on page 25.
If required, connect the grounding lug on the bottom of the power supply to earth ground using
at least 16-gauge wire (or as required according to applicable local or national codes). Tighten
the connection using 25 in-lbs (2.8 N-m) of force.
figure 23. cSPICE power supply connections
cSPICE
cSPICEcSPICE
cSPICE
Power
Supply
Mains
Power
Source
12-pin low-voltage cable
28 V DC; maximum 5 Amps; non-
polarized and fully-floating
3-conductor high-voltage cable
100 to 240 V AC; 50 to 60 Hz
External Disconnect Device