Chapter 9
Lightning Protection and
Grounding Guidelines
Meticulous implementation of the guidelines in this chapter will provide best protection
against electric shock and lightning.
Warning
100% protection is neither implied nor possible.
Note
This chapter is at best a guide. The actual degree of lightning protection
required depends on local conditions and regulations.
The RADWIN Lightning Protection System consists of the following components:
• Grounding for the antenna coax cable
• Grounding for each IDU and ODU
• External Primary Surge Suppressor units and grounding for the outdoor cable
• Internal ESD protection circuits over the Power/Telecom lines
Grounding for Antenna Cable
A Grounding Kit must be connected to the coax antenna cable and reliably grounded. The
grounding kit is an Andrew Type 223158-2 (www.andrew.com). See Figure 9-1 below.
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