RadioFrame Networks Inc DH2 User Manual

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RadioFrame System 
Pre-Installation 
RFN_3.1 Beta
  
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3.2 Site 
Planning 
Licensing and the availability of space help to determine a site selection. On a 
RFN customer owned or controlled site, field engineering and program 
management will plan the system and site layouts. Planning helps prevent 
potential on-site and off-site interference from other RF systems. Site layouts 
should always be planned to minimize inter-cabling lengths between RF 
equipment. 
3.2.1 Site 
Considerations 
3.2.1.1 Main 
Rack 
The site for the main rack should not contain windows and must be able to resist 
extreme weather conditions. It should be designed to meet the requirements of 
the American National Standards, Building Code Requirements for Minimum 
Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structure
s. RFN recommends the following 
considerations when selecting a site: 
• 
A minimum floor space of at least 42 square feet is recommended to allow 
enough space for front and rear access to the main rack. 
• 
The minimum ceiling height of at least 8’6” above a finished floor is required 
to allow enough space for the height of the main rack and cable access at the 
top of the cabinet. 
• 
The ceiling structure should be able to support a cable tray assembly for 
routing the inter-cabinet cabling and other site cabling. The cable tray 
assembly is mounted to the site ceiling and walls per site plan and should be 
at least 7’6” from the site floor to allow for the height of the main rack. 
• 
The minimum door dimensions should be at least 3’ wide and 6’8” high. 
• 
All exterior doors should have tamper proof locks installed for security 
purposes. 
• 
The interior site environment should be maintained at a constant 78° F  
(25.6° C). The site should be capable of maintaining this temperature in an 
outside ambient temperature range of -10 to +105° F (-23.4 to +40.6° C). 
RadioFrame Networks iDEN solution equipment is not approved or 
recommended for outdoor use. 
• 
Proper surge protection is required for all antennas and power inputs to 
prevent potential damage to site equipment. 
• 
The site floor should be level to within 1/8” and able to support the weight of 
site equipment.