RadioFrame Networks Inc DH2 User Manual
Method of Procedure
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RFN_3.1 Beta
3.8.3
Weight ........................................................................................................... 48
3.8.4
Power ............................................................................................................ 48
3.8.5
Grounding...................................................................................................... 49
3.8.6
Environment .................................................................................................. 49
3.8.7
Heat Load ...................................................................................................... 49
3.9
Interconnecting Cabling ............................................................................. 49
3.9.1
T1 .................................................................................................................. 49
3.9.2
Power Cabling ............................................................................................... 50
3.9.2.1
AC Power Cabling........................................................................50
3.9.2.2
DC Power Cabling .......................................................................51
3.9.3
Category 5 Cabling........................................................................................ 52
3.9.3.1
Case Type....................................................................................53
3.9.3.2
Connecting Hardware ..................................................................53
3.9.3.3
Cable and Connector Wiring........................................................53
3.9.4
Installation ..................................................................................................... 54
3.9.4.1
NEC Compliance .........................................................................55
3.9.4.2
Local Jurisdictions........................................................................55
3.9.4.3
Routes..........................................................................................55
3.9.4.4
Testing .........................................................................................56
3.9.4.5
Labeling .......................................................................................57
3.10
Main Rack Configuration ............................................................................ 58
3.11
RF Planning.................................................................................................. 60
3.12
Site Survey ................................................................................................... 60
3.13
Alarm Configuration.................................................................................... 60
3.14
Tools Required ............................................................................................ 60
3.14.1
Hand Tools .................................................................................................... 60
3.14.2
Laptop Computer........................................................................................... 61
3.14.3
System Manager Software ............................................................................ 61
3.14.4
IP Addresses for all cards in the RFS............................................................ 61
3.14.5
iSC-3 Configuration ....................................................................................... 61
3.14.6
Test Equipment ............................................................................................. 61
3.14.7
Additional Materials ....................................................................................... 62
4
Installation ............................................................................................................... 63
4.1
Main Rack and Supporting Hardware........................................................ 63
4.1.1
Main Rack...................................................................................................... 63
4.1.2
Auxiliary Equipment....................................................................................... 64
4.1.2.1
GPS Antennas .............................................................................64
4.1.2.2
Environmental Alarm Block..........................................................65
4.1.2.3
Mandatory Alarms........................................................................66
4.1.2.4
Surge Arrestors............................................................................67
4.1.2.5
Grounding ....................................................................................67
4.1.2.6
Cable Supports ............................................................................68
4.2
Remote ACUs............................................................................................... 68
4.2.1
Mount the remote ACU.................................................................................. 68
4.2.2
Connect the ACU to the NCU and the RFUs................................................. 69