2.3 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
• Working space available for installation and maintenance for each mounting arrangement. Ensure
unrestricted airflow.
• Ensure earth ground point is within reach of the ground wire.
• Ensure a power source is within reach of the device and the power source has sufficient capacity.
• Do not locate the equipment near large transformers or motors that may cause electromagnetic
interference.
• Where appropriate, ensure unused RF connectors on devices are terminated before powering up.
• Verify all passive devices including coaxial cables, optical cables, connectors, splitters, couplers, tappers,
surge arrestors, and antennas have been installed properly and are performing as expected.
• Reduce signal loss in feeder cable by minimizing the length and number of RF connections.
• Ensure VSWR of antennas system < 1.5:1.
• Ensure equipment will be operated within the stated environment (see datasheet)
• Observe handling of all cables to prevent damage.
• The donor antenna should have a narrow beamwidth and be positioned in a line-of-sight (LOS) path to the
donor BTS site so that the donor signal level is maximized. This allows the use of minimum gain to achieve
the maximum DL output power. The UL gain is typically set lower than or equal to the DL gain to minimize
noise interference to the donor BTS.
• Service antennas should be selected based on the type of service area, e.g., indoor antenna for indoor
application, and panel antenna for outdoor application.
• Ensure the required tools are on hand to perform the installation work.
To Next Page
Loading...