Redline Communications RDL-3000 - Page 5

Ellipse INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
70-00159-01-09 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2015 Page 5 of 52 April 29, 2015
General Layout Options ............................................................................... 22
Material Requirements ................................................................................. 23
Review System Grounding Requirements .................................................... 24
3.5 Environmental Conditions (Cabinet/Shelter) ................................................. 25
3.6 Ellipse Lead-In Ethernet Connection .............................................................. 26
Cable Length ................................................................................................ 26
Surge Suppression ....................................................................................... 26
Weatherproofing........................................................................................... 26
Cable Supports ............................................................................................ 26
3.7 Data (Ethernet) Connection ............................................................................. 27
Cable Length ................................................................................................ 27
Surge Suppression ....................................................................................... 27
Weatherproofing........................................................................................... 27
Cable Supports ............................................................................................ 27
3.8 Power Source ................................................................................................... 28
Isolation ....................................................................................................... 28
Surge Suppression ....................................................................................... 28
Power Requirments ...................................................................................... 28
Cable Supports ............................................................................................ 28
4 Installation Procedures ........................................................ 29
4.1 Preparation ....................................................................................................... 30
4.1.1 Step 1: System Installation Overview .............................................................. 30
4.1.2 Step 2: Materials Supplied by Installer ............................................................ 31
4.1.3 Step 3: Review Site Survey ............................................................................. 31
4.2 Configure Sector Controller Operating Parameters ...................................... 32
4.2.1 Step 1: Setup Test Bench ............................................................................... 32
4.2.2 Step 2: Login with Test PC .............................................................................. 32
4.2.3 Step 3: Restore Default Settings ..................................................................... 33
4.2.4 Step 4: Install Options Key .............................................................................. 33
4.2.5 Step 5: Required Network and Wireless Settings ............................................ 34
4.2.6 Step 6: Change Passwords ............................................................................. 34
4.3 Install Outdoor Equipment .............................................................................. 35
4.3.1 Step 1: Attach Sector Controller to Antenna .................................................... 35
4.3.2 Step 2: Connect and Weatherproof Ethernet and Antenna Cables .................. 37
Connect Antenna Cables (2x RF + GPS) ..................................................... 37
Connect Ethernet Cable ............................................................................... 37
Weatherproof Ethernet and Antenna Ports ................................................... 39
4.3.3 Step 3: : Assemble Antenna Mounting Bracket ............................................... 40
4.3.4 Step 4: Mounting the Antenna/Sector Controller on Mast ................................ 42
Hoist Equipment to Mounting Location ......................................................... 42
Cable Supports ............................................................................................ 43
Cable Ties .................................................................................................... 43
4.3.5 Step 5: Align Antenna ..................................................................................... 43
Azimuth Alignment ....................................................................................... 43