Installation guide

Preparing for Installation Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide

Additional Information for All Models

Surge Arrestor

The surge arrestor is an indispensable part of your outdoor radio installation. It protects your sensitive electronic

equipment from transients or electrostatic discharges at the antenna.

For optimal protection, the surge arrestor must be installed at a location that is very near to where the CAT5 Ethernet

cable enters inside the structure. This location should allow proper grounding complying with local electrical code

requirements.

Ethernet Cable

The antenna cable must be connected from the antenna through the surge arrestor to the antenna connector of the unit.

To plan the route of the antenna cable for an indoor unit (5054), consider the following:

• Does the cable route require drilling through a wall or ceiling?

• Do you have a building plan of the desired location showing other cabling routes such as electricity, telephone or

networking?

• Does the type of building materials require special drilling tools?

The cable should not be installed into tight positions, as bending or applying excessive force to the connectors can

damage the antenna cable. Always allow the cable to bend naturally around corners. The recommended bend radius is

at least 100 mm (4 in) or more for the low-loss cable of 10 mm (0.4 in) and 15 mm (0.6 in) diameter.

CAUTION:

• The cable must be secured along the complete distance between attachment points. No part of the

antenna cable should be allowed to hang free. This is particularly important for outdoor cable parts.

• The antenna cable and cable connectors are not designed to withstand excessive force:

– Do not use the connectors as ‘cable grips’ to pull cable through raceways or conduits.

– Do not use the cable connector to support the weight of the cable during or after installation.

– Do not use any tool to tighten the connectors.

• Always seal the connectors using weatherproofing tape.

• Avoid any water or moisture entering the cable as that impacts the performance of the wireless link.

• Prior to sealing the outdoor connectors and permanently securing the cable to the wall with cable ties

and wall hooks, verify whether the installation and all components functions properly.