Installation Instructions

Installation and Commissioning Guide - R2.0

• Polarity (horizontal or vertical)

• Transmit power level

• Antenna direction

1.4.7 Measure the Link Distance

The two ways to measure link distance are as follows:

• GPS - record the latitude and longitude for the near and far IFU sites and calculate the link

distance.

• Rangefinder - measure the link distance (imperial or metric units may be used).

Once the link distance has been measured, verify that the link distance meets the availability

requirements for the link.

1.4.8 Select the Grounding Location

Identify the connection point for grounding the IFU bracket. The required grounding location is

the building ground. Determine the nearest location of the building ground and measure the

distance from the IFU bracket.

An earth ground strap should be run from the IFU mounting location to the building earth

ground. This grounding should comply with all codes and should be kept isolated from any

building lightning protection to prevent any damage to the IFU. If a surge suppression panel is

used, it should also be grounded to the buildings earth ground, but run separately.

1.4.9 Determine Fiber Demarcation and Surge Suppression

Location (Optional)

If a fiber demarcation box or a surge suppressor is being used, then the length of the cable and

the cable type needs to be determined. Fiber demarcation and surge suppression can be indoors

or outdoors. Surge suppression devices should be grounded to the building ground.

NOTE: Record the mapping datum used by the GPS unit and ensure the same mapping

datum is used for all site evaluations in a given network.

NOTE: Section 1.4.11, Determine the Length of Fiber Cable Assemblies provides

guidelines for determining wether an installation site will require a fiber demarcation box.

NOTE: To save and protect in-building equipment, Triton Network Systems recommends

the use of a surge suppressor for GPI and power cables.