Radwin Ltd. RW2054 User Manual

RADWIN 1000/2000/5000 User ManualVersion  2.5.30p4

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• Urban map of the area
• Compass

Stage 2: Physical Survey

• 100 meter tape measure
• Ohmmeter, to check ground connection
• Binoculars
• Map
• Digital camera
• Paper, pencil, and a clipboard
• GPS device (optional)
• Compass (optional)

Stage 3: RF Survey

• Spectrum Analyzer with Max Hold function and screen capture facil-

ity that can store multiple images, for documentation purposes

• RF accessories (connectors and cables)
• Communication devices (for example, cellular phones, or a set of 

walkie-talkies)

A preliminary survey is necessary before visiting potential installation sites. 
As much detail as possible should be obtained about the two designated 
ODU installation sites and the area between them.

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1. Mark the two designated installation sites on a topographic map of the 

area.

2. Measure the distance between the sites; check that it is within the speci-

fied range of the RADWIN 1000/2000/5000.

3. On the urban map, check for developed areas situated between the two 

installation sites. Pay attention to these areas when performing the phys-
ical site survey; there may be tall buildings, RF towers, or transmitters, 
which could cause interference to the link.

4. Check the area between the two sites for obstructions such as:

• High ground - hills or mountains
• Lakes or large bodies of water. Water has a reflection effect on RF 

signals like a building. This type of reflection causes the received 
amplitude to be reduced. As a rule of thumb, the presence of a large 
body of water between the link sites may double the required 
antenna height.

5. Determine and record the compass bearings between both ODUs, rela-

tive to north.

6. If there are obstructions between the two sites, calculate the Fresnel 

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