Motorola PTP 400 Series Manual De Usuario

 

 

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13.8.12 Antenna Connection Weatherproofing 

Where a cable connects to an antenna or unit from above, a drip loop should be left to ensure 

that water is not constantly channeled towards the connector.  

Drip loop

Antenna

 

All joints should be weatherproofed using self-amalgamating tape. It is recommended that a 

layer of PVC tape be placed over the self-amalgamating tape to protect the joint while the 

self-amalgamating tape cures and give additional protection. Figure 90 shows this 

diagrammatically for the Connectorized version of the PTP 400 Series bridge unit end of the 

antenna cables. If the antenna manufacturer has not supplied guidance on this matter the 

same technique should be employed at the antenna end of the cables. 

Weatherproof N Connector

Self-Amalgamating Tape

PVC Tape

Ensure that contact is made between the 
sealing tape and the barrel of the 
connector

Tape beyond the end of the connector 
and any heat shrink material employed 
terminating the cable