Hughes Network Systems 24HX-001 Manual De Usuario
1027145 – 0001 Revision E
Installing IFL cables 5–13
Hub installation
To install the second IFL cable segment—from the lightning
arrestor to the ODU—follow the instructions and guidelines
below. Because every rooftop has unique features, it is not
possible to give exact instructions.
arrestor to the ODU—follow the instructions and guidelines
below. Because every rooftop has unique features, it is not
possible to give exact instructions.
Connect the IFL to the lightning arrestor as follows:
1.
Measure the cable run length from the lightning arrestor to
the ODU. Allow for routing around obstacles and a service
loop (excess cable, in case there is any reason to later cut
and re–terminate the cable).
the ODU. Allow for routing around obstacles and a service
loop (excess cable, in case there is any reason to later cut
and re–terminate the cable).
2.
Run the cable from the lightning arrestor to the ODU.
Leave a service loop.
CAUTION
Avoid making sharp bends in the IFL cable.
The minimum bend radius for IFL cable is 2
inches (51 millimeters). Sharper bends may
cause permanent damage to the cable.
The minimum bend radius for IFL cable is 2
inches (51 millimeters). Sharper bends may
cause permanent damage to the cable.
3.
Cut the cable at the lightning arrestor and at the ODU.
4.
Terminate both ends of the cable segment with N
connectors. For detailed instructions for connecting N
connectors, see appendix C.
connectors. For detailed instructions for connecting N
connectors, see appendix C.
5.8
Installing the IFL
cable on the roof
cable on the roof
Connecting to the
lightning arrestor