9500 MXC User Manual
3DB 23063 ADAA - Rev 004 July 2007 Vol. III-2-27
Suppressor Installation at Building Entry
This topic describes the installation for the suppressor located at the
building-entry end of the ODU cable.
Refer to:
• Positioning the Building Entry Suppressor
• Installing Building Entry Suppressor Procedure
Positioning the Building Entry Suppressor
Table 2-3 describes the location options for the building-entry suppressor.
Table 2-3. Surge Suppressor Installation at Building Entry
If lightning surge suppressors are not fitted, or are fitted incorrectly, the
Alcatel-Lucent warranty may be voided.
The building entry suppressor must be grounded to the master ground bar at, or
just below, the cable point of entry.
Location of Surge
Suppressor
Information
Installed inside the building The suppressor must be installed as close as practical to cable entry, and the
suppressor ground wire connected directly to the master ground bar, or ground bar
extension. A normal cable ground kit must be installed at the point of cable entry
outside the building. Refer to Figure 2-17 on page 2-28.
Installed outside the building The suppressor ground must not double as the required building-entry cable
ground. A separate cable ground kit must always be installed. Refer to Figure 2-18
on page 2-28.
The suppressor must be installed between the building and the building-entry cable
ground kit.