User's Manual

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R00.e RT System 2 v2.0.0 Deployment Guide 51

3. Backhaul

Setting up the Backhaul Equipment

5 Collect all of the mast components.

6 Secure the base with at least 2 nails or if using a weighted mast, with cement

blocks.

7 Insert the mast into the base collar, extend and secure each section of the

mast.

8 Attach the guy lines to the collar on the mast, or make loops in the lines and

slip them over the mast.

9 Align one guy line so that it extends in the opposite direction from the mast

while the mast is still on the ground.

10 Align the other two guy lines at 120 degrees (1/3 of a circle) from the first guy

line.

11 Hammer guy line stakes into ground and secure guy lines at the indicated

marks.

12 Attach the radio or radios at the top of the mast.

13 Uncoil an Ethernet cable, attach one end to a radio unit and the other end to

the LIU. Form a service loop (extra cable) by looping the Ethernet cable over

the top of the radio unit. If you are installing two radios on the mast, refer to

“Installing Two Radios on the Mast” on page 53 for cabling and configuration

instructions.

14 Ensure that all directional antennas, when raised, are pointed correctly. The

radio unit should be facing toward the recording truck.

15 While holding the free guy line, lift / walk the mast to a vertical position and

secure the line into the cleat.

16 Adjust all lines to bring the mast to a vertical position.

17 Ensure that each line is firmly seated in each cleat, loosely wrap lines around

mast and secure at the large cleat on the base.

Figure 3–29 Base and Wind Orientation