User's Manual

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Installing the PicoPlus BS
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3 Installing the PicoPlus BS
After commissioning the PicoPlus BS, the unit is ready for installation.
The procedure consists of the following steps:
• Choosing the installation location and mounting the BS on a pole or on a wall
• Mounting the RF and GPS antennas in the appropriate locations
• Connecting the RF and GPS antennas to the BS
• Connecting Ground, Power and ETH cables to the BS
• Performing an End-to-End traffic test
3.1 Mounting the Base Station
The PicoPlus BS is provided with a mounting kit which includes all the mounting elements
(e.g. mounting-bracket, torques, screws etc.). The BS can be mounted either on a pole or
on a wall.
NOTE: The same mounting bracket is used for the wall and the pole installation.
When mounting the BS, note the following
• The PicoPlus BS is typically installed in an upright vertically aligned position with the
power, Ethernet and GPS connectors facing DOWN.
• The PicoPlus BS should be installed on the rear side of the RF antenna to prevent self-
reflections.
3.1.1 BS Installation Location
This section describes the criteria that should be considered when selecting the PicoPlus BS
installation location. The BS can be mounted on either a pole or a wall.
To choose BS Installation location
• Verify that the pole/wall location corresponds to the site plan and takes into account
local regulations and maintenance access.
• The unit should be mounted in the highest possible point. Reception will increase
according to the height of the antennas.
• The diameter of the pole on which the base station and antenna are to be mounted is
either:
• 1.00-1.75” or
• 1.75-3.00”
• Verify that the pole is properly grounded.
• Verify that the pole has lightening protection.