User's Guide

installation Guide

Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001

Rev.: 2.3

Date: 29 August 2014

6 LNA Installation

Correct installation Wrong installation

Antenna BS The LNA connector must be directed downwards and

not upwards

• The LNA must be fixed on a support tube with a diameter between 30 to 50 mm.

• The LNA is fixed on the mounting support 1 m away from the antenna (right or left).

• The RF connectors are type N female.

Installation recommendation

• Ensure the waterproofness (must be 100%) of the connector with a self-vulcanizing scotch-seal

(rubber mastic tape) , then with and finally with 2 zip tie-wraps

• The tightening of RF connectors must be made manually.

7 Waterproofness

Feeder cable, connectors, and overall cables, performance and lifetime strongly depend on waterproofness

level. The main purpose of ensuring waterproofness is to avoid the direct contact with water and thus

prevent oxidation of the connectors and also protect against steam, salt and dust,

• The N connectors must be waterproofed self-vulcanizing scotch-seal (rubber mastic tape) , then

with and finally with 2 zip tie-wraps (at the top and at the bottom connector).