Outdoor installation Chapter 3
WinLink™ 1000 User Manual Release 1.9 3-8
Outdoor installation
Preparing the ODU before Deployment
Each ODU must be pre-loaded with an IP address. This may be done prior
to deployment in the field, or on-site using a Laptop computer. The process
is quite straight-forward and described in Appendix D.
Mounting the ODU
The ODU can be mounted on a pole or a wall. In both installations, the sup-
plied mounting kit is used to secure the ODU.
A WinLink™ 1000 link operates in pairs of two ODUs with the same configu-
ration. Both ODUs must be installed, and the antennas aligned for maxi-
mum throughput.
¾ To mount the ODU on a pole or a wall:
1. Ensure that the ODU is properly grounded.
2. Mount the ODU onto the pole or wall. Ensure that the unit is oriented so
that the cable connectors are at the bottom. (If they are on top,
water may penetrate into the unit causing damage.)
3. Refer to Appendix A for detailed ODU mounting kit contents and sche-
matics.
Mounting external antennas
If you are using ODU with an integrated antenna, skip to Mounting the
Lightning Protection Devices below.
Note
A mast-sited ODU typically uses a pole attached to the mast.
Warning
Prior to connecting cables to the ODU, the protective earth terminal (screw)
of the ODU must be connected to an external protective ground conductor
or to a grounded pole.
• Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment should
climb the antenna mast
• Only qualified professional personnel should install or dismantle
ODUs and masts
Note
Do not tighten the ODU to its mounting brackets until the alignment
process of the antenna is complete.
Ensure that there are no direct obstructions in front of the ODU or
interference from man-made obstacles.
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