User's Manual Part 1

Mounting the Lightning Protection Devices Chapter 3
RADWIN 2000 User Manual Release 2.5.40 3-8
 To mount an external antenna:
1. To mount an external antenna, ensure that the antenna is properly grounded and
then mount the antenna onto the pole. Refer to Chapter 17 for detailed antenna
mounting instructions.
2. Follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna.
Mounting the Lightning Protection Devices
The use of lightning protection is dependent on regulatory and end user requirements. The
RADWIN 2000 ODU is designed with surge limiting circuits to minimize the risk of damage
due to lightning strikes. RADWIN recommends the use of additional surge arrestor devices to
protect the equipment from nearby lightning strikes.
Refer to Chapter 18 for detailed installation instructions of lightning protection devices.
Outdoor Connections
 To complete the outdoor connections:
1. Connect the ground cable to the ODU chassis as marked on the ODU.
2. Connect the antenna cable(s) to the ODU.
3. Connect the lightning protection device to the ODU (see Chapter 18).
4. Attach the ODU-IDU cable to the ODU RJ-45 connector (see Appendix B for the
connector pinout)
5. Screw in the cable glands to ensure hermetic sealing of the ODU.
6. Secure the cables to the pole, mast or brackets using UV-rated cable ties.
Indoor Installation
Installing IDU-E
IDU-E Installation
The IDU-E can be wall mounted, placed on a desktop or take up one half of a 1U rack slot.
The unit should be grounded, cabled to the ODU and connected to power using the supplied
AC/DC adapter.
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Figure 3-9: New style IDU-E: Rear panel
Warning
Do not stand in front of a live antenna.