Installation Manual

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CONFIDENTIAL UNDER NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)
Rev A1
Document:
WSS 4G Aircraft Installation Manual 750-
00003-00 Reva1.Docx
July -30
2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Title Page
Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 System Overview .................................................................................... 1
1.3 Related Documentation ........................................................................... 2
1.4 Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment ..................................................... 2
1.5 WSS 4G System Components ................................................................ 4
1.5.1 WSS Provided Equipment Shipset .......................................................... 4
1.5.2 Optional WSS Provided Material ............................................................. 4
1.5.3 Installer-Provided Material....................................................................... 5
1.6 Interface Summary .................................................................................. 6
2.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 8
2.1 Environmental DO-160G ......................................................................... 9
2.2 Guidance Documentation ...................................................................... 12
2.3 Physical Characteristics ........................................................................ 12
2.3.1 WSS Aircraft Base Radio ...................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Antenna Mechanical Definition .............................................................. 14
3.0 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ................................................................... 19
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 19
3.2 Safety Precautions, Warnings, and Advisories ...................................... 19
3.3 Installation Approval .............................................................................. 21
3.4 Special Tooling ...................................................................................... 21
3.4.1 Installation Tools ................................................................................... 21
3.4.2 Post-Installation Tools ........................................................................... 23
3.5 Mounting Considerations....................................................................... 23
3.5.1 Antenna Site Selection .......................................................................... 23
3.5.1.1 WSS Antenna Site Selection and Separation ....................................... 24
3.5.1.2 Antenna Separation from Existing Antennas and Obstructions ............ 28
3.5.1.3 Antenna Ground Plane Requirements ................................................. 29
3.5.2 ABR Site Selection ................................................................................ 29
3.6 Cabling and Wiring ................................................................................ 29
3.6.1 General ................................................................................................. 29
3.6.2 DC Power (Radio and Antennas) .......................................................... 30
3.6.3 Control and Network Cabling ................................................................ 30
4.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ....................................................................... 36
4.1 Antenna Installation ............................................................................... 36
4.2 ABR Cable Installation .......................................................................... 36