OPTICAL MASTER UNIT MARK I
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 4-Jan-18 www.cobham.com/wireless
Document number:A1829300UM Rev. 3.1
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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking
1. Unpack the OMU.
2. Inspect the shipped material before unpacking the equipment.
3. Document any visual damage and report according to routines.
4. The OMU package contents includes the following items:
• Checklist with delivered items
• OMU
• CD containing RMC and User’s Manual
• Any other specifically ordered item
2.2 Mounting in Rack
The OMU is designed to be mounted in a 19” sub rack.
Above the OMU a fibre guide unit can be mounted to support the fibres as they are run from the
front of the OMU to the back side of the rack. This unit is 1 HU.
2.3 Grounding
Connect the ground connection while considering the following:
• Ensure that good grounding protection measures are taken to create a reliable OMU site. Make
sure to use adequately dimensioned grounding cables.
• The antenna cabling should be connected to ground every 10m by a reliable grounding kit.
• Make sure the grounding product used is suitable for the kind and size of cable being used.
• Connect the OMU ground bolt to the same ground.
Figure
2-1. Ground Connector on OMU