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6 Site Planning
6.1 Site Selection Criteria
The following are guidelines for selecting the installation location of the ODU and PIDU Plus
for a PTP 500 Series Bridge.
6.1.1 ODU
Site Selection
When selecting a site for the ODU the following should be taken into consideration:
• It is not possible for people to stand or walk inadvertently in front of the antenna
• Height and location to achieve the best radio path
• Height in relation to other objects with regard to lightning strikes
• As high as practically possible over obstructions
• Point it at the Remote end
• Aesthetics and planning permission issues
• Distance from the ODU and connected Network equipment (Maximum cable run from the
ODU to the connected equipment is 100m [330 ft])
6.1.2 PTP 500 Series Bridge PIDU Plus
Site Selection
When selecting a site for the PIDU Plus the following should be taken into consideration:
• Availability of a mains electricity supply
• Accessibility for viewing status indicators and pressing Recovery switch.
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