Installation Manual

36 Revision 00b-DRAFT August 23, 2006
Macro Base Station Installation Procedures (NPM-2500)
Install the Main and Diversity Antennas
This procedure describes the general process for installing the main and diversity antennas. Consult
your SOMA Networks technical representative for any site-specific antenna installation requirements.
Before You Begin
Before you install the antennas:
 Select an installation location away from any objects that might obstruct the RF signals.
Although the base station has non-line-of-site RF capability, obstructions may reduce the
strength of the transmission or reception signals.
 Ensure that the type and length of cabling used to connect the main and diversity antennas to
the radio modules meet your attenuation and shielding requirements.
Cabling and Connectors
Figure 5.1 shows the main and diversity antenna cabling and connectors.
NOTE: Connector and cable types may change depending on the configuration of
your deployment.
WARNING: Before proceeding with the installation of the antennas, consult the
applicable local code of wiring for requirements, including: clearance from power and
lightning conductors, proper mounting methods, and antenna grounding.
RF cabling must be correctly tested prior to the installation of SOMA RF equipment.
Consult your SOMA Networks technical representative for RF cable sweep
procedures specific to your deployment.