User's Manual

4. Installation 4-3

 Located where you can easily connect to a power supply and any other equipment

used in your network, such as a router or PC.

 In a relatively clean, dust-free environment that allows easy access to the back panel

grounding post as well as the back panel controls and indicators. Air must be able to

pass freely over the chassis, especially the rear.

 Accessible for service and troubleshooting.

 Protected from rain or moisture, dust and extremes of temperature (it is designed for

indoor use).

4.5.1 Table Top or Cabinet Installation

The EVENT 5800 can be placed on a tabletop or cabinet shelf. In order to prevent

possible disruption, it is recommended to use a strap to secure the EVENT 5800. It is

important to allow adequate airflow at the rear of the unit.

4.5.2 Rack Installation

To maintain good airflow and cooling, it is preferred that the EVENT 5800 is installed in a

slot that has blank spaces above and below the unit. It is important to allow adequate

airflow at the rear of the unit.

4.5.3 External Waveguide Filter Installation

Optional External Waveguide Filters are available for the 7 and 13 GHz EVENT 5800s.

The following drawings show the installation:

7 GHz Simplex 910-15230-01

7 GHz Duplex 910-15230-11

13 GHz Simplex 910-15231-01

13 GHz Duplex 910-15231-11

4.6 External Equipment Connections

4.6.1 Controller Module Connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the Controller Module:

NMS 10/100 1: 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 modular local port connector for access to the

Network Management System (SNMP) and Web Interface.

NMS 10/100 2: 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 modular remote port connector for access to the

Network Management System (SNMP). This port to be used for consecutive point

networks.

Serial/Alarm Interface: DB-15HD female connector for two Form-C relay alarm

outputs (rated load: 1A @ 24V DC), two TTL alarm outputs, four TTL alarm inputs, and

Serial Console. The two Form-C relay alarm outputs can be configured to emulate TTL

alarm outputs by installing shorting jumpers JP6 and JP8 for relay alarm 1 and shorting