CPE Installation Note
1 DCP0000072(D)
This installation note is applicable for SkyEdge II-c Gemini/Capricorn and Gemini S2X CPE
with an external power adapter.
To install the SkyEdge II-c CPE, the installer must:
• Complete Gilat VSAT Installer course
• Be familiar with the SkyEdge II-c CPE Installation Manual (DC-103322-X)
• Have the CPE configuration parameters available
VSAT AC and DC power supplies are provided by Gilat. If the power to the
VSAT is not through an AC or DC adaptor (e.g., batteries, solar panels,
rectifier ETC), the power solution must be approved by the Gilat Technical
Support.
CAUTION
THE CPE MUST BE GROUNDED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY ATTACHING ONE END
OF THE GROUNDING CABLE TO THE GROUNDING STUD ON THE REAR OF THE
CPE,
AND THE OTHER END TO THE SITE MAIN GROUND CONNECTION
. 18AWG
GROUNDING CABLE SHOULD BE USED
.
THE CPE MUST BE CONFIGURED PRIOR TO ATTACHING THE RF CABLES.
THE POWER CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE CPE P
CONNECTING THE RF CABLES.
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE RF CONNECTORS,
A PERMANENT, STATIC OBJECT SUCH AS A TABLE OR PIPE, AT A DISTANCE OF 25-60
CM
(10-25 IN.) FROM THE CPE, PRIOR TO CONNECTION.
General Precautions
• Do not block the ventilation openings of the CPE.
• Do not place the CPE in a location that would deviate from typical ambient
environmental conditions of temperature, humidity and moisture.
• Do not place any object on top of the CPE.
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT, VERIFY THAT THE ANTENNA AND AC
GROUNDED SO AS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST VOLTAGE SURGES AND STATIC
CHARGES
.
SECTION 810 OF THE US NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70, AND
SECTION 54 OF THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE PROVIDE INFORMATION WITH
REGARD TO PROPER GROUNDING OF THE MAST AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURE
,
GROUNDING OF THE LEAD
-IN WIRE TO AN ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT, SIZE OF
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
, LOCATION OF ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT,
CONNECTION TO
GROUNDING ELECTRODES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE.
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