Andrew Wireless Innovations Group BCEL-FAST900 User Manual
MN021-01
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Installation & safety requirements
1.1.
Environmental conditions:
This equipment is designed for indoor use.
Operating temperature: +5 to +40°C
Operating temperature: +5 to +40°C
Do not install in corrosive atmosphere or in critical environmental conditions such as hazardous
classified areas (see appendix G).
classified areas (see appendix G).
1.2.
Installation site features
The local unit should be installed in a dry and suitable location where:
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No explosion risks are present;
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The environment is not classified as high-risk in case of fire;
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Suspended particles are not in great concentration;
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The environment is not subject to any traffic which could cause crash damages;
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The site is properly located with respect to the ergonomic positioning of the working environments;
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The system is placed in a private room, protected against any possible violation;
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The system must not be exposed to ultra-violet rays;
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The site must be accessible by maintenance personnel;
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The site must be dry, with low humidity;
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The site must guarantee proper space for cables and natural ventilation to the system;
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A two meter separation from any heating opening is kept.
The remote units should be mounted in reasonable locations as well:
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Do not install inside heating or conditioning units;
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Do not install inside cable pipeline, fire-prevention site, fire escape, lift tunnels, emergency exits, which have to
guarantee defined safety standards;
guarantee defined safety standards;
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Remember that the temperature in the upper part of a room is higher than at 2 meters height. For false ceiling
installation, verify that the environment temperatures do not exceed allowed limits;
installation, verify that the environment temperatures do not exceed allowed limits;
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The remote unit transmits the RF signal and safety distance for RF radiation must be respected;
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The units must be accessible for tests and maintenance.
1.3.
Connection to the power
The connection to the power has to be carried out using the following precautions:
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It must be properly made according to the due diligence rules (IEC rules, etc.);
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In accordance with the rules for the safety against direct or indirect contacts;
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In accordance with the rules for the safety against the over current (short circuit, overloading);
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In accordance with the rules for the safety against over tension;
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The connection is to be carried out by proper and competent staff.
1.4.
Safety and precautions during the installation
The following means and tools will be needed for installation:
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Typical electrician tools: cross-point screwdriver, scissors, pliers, nippers, drill and bits, screw for fixing local
and remote units to the wall.
and remote units to the wall.
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Typical means: Proper ladder, scaffolding or air platform for ceiling installation of remote units.
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Caution should be used when installing at a height upper than 2 meters. Personnel who are installing this
equipment should be informed about the possible risks and safety measures when elevated.
equipment should be informed about the possible risks and safety measures when elevated.
1.5.
Safety and precautions for lasers
The laser used in BriteCell contains an optical transmitter, which has a power level that is not
dangerous to a person's health. However, it is classified as class III A or Class 1 (
dangerous to a person's health. However, it is classified as class III A or Class 1 (
European norm
EN60825
) equipment. Nevertheless, it is prudent in the installation phase to observe the
following rules:
ü Never look directly at the internal optic connector of the transmitter apparatus when it is switched on. The
wavelength of the laser is not visible to the human eye, which means that long-term damage will not immediately
be known.
be known.
ü When working with the optical connectors, verify at each end that both transmitting lasers are switched off.