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Grounding and Lightning Requirements

Proper lightning protection requires t

protection built into the PureWave equipment. The primary protectors offer the surge currents a direct

path to earth ground versus the undesirable “sneak” paths it may find through the equip

Properly installed and grounded primary protectors will dramatically increase the surge withstanding

capabilities of the PureWave equipment. Surges that exceed the maximum ratings of the primary

protector devices will eventually cause them to fail,

short or open, as the application warrants, such that further surges will not damage the end equipment.

While a failed primary protector still results in a service outage, it does prevent further damage

more expensive end equipment.

A Base Station that is installed outdoor on the tower or mast (ODU) is especially vulnerable to lightning

surges. Good surge mitigation practice starts with the lightning rod and its connection to a proper sized

down conductor.

The ground down conductor should be as straight as possible and avoid incidental contact with other

conductors such that it represents the path of least resistance to earth ground from the lightning rod. The

tower/mast is also earth grounded to

safety, and generally presents a less desirable path to ground to surge currents. ODU equipment and

external primary protection devices are mounted to the tower/mast and should be bonded t

at the same point on the down conductor. This practice is intended to avoid ground loop currents that may

flow from differences in potential between the tower/mast structure and down conductor while large surge

currents are flowing in them r

espectively. Good surge mitigation practice also makes use of shielded

cables with peripheral shield grounding to minimize potentials induced on circuit conductors.

These cables should also be secured to the tower/mast at regular intervals to create

from conductors which are carrying surge currents. This practice avoids incidental contact or possible

insulation breakdown from high surge potentials.

A Base Station that is installed indoor units (IDU) requires similar protection as

(ODU). Primary protection devices are installed on all cables just prior to entry of the facility and bonded

to an earth ground stake. Likewise, the cable shields are grounded at the entry panel which should be

bonded to the same e

arth ground stake.

IDU equipment may also be vulnerable to surges entering via the AC power connection and steps should

be taken to install a proper AC Surge Suppressor device to complete a well protected installation.

3.1

Lightning Protection Installation

The following are considered to be the main elements that constitute the components of a lightning

protection scheme.

 Lightning Rod



Base Station and Antenna Grounding

 Down Conductor



Coaxial and/or Cat 5 Cable Shield Grounding

Quantum 1000 Base Station User

Guide

Rev 1.1, Page

Grounding and Lightning Requirements

Proper lightning protection requires t

he use of external primary protectors to complement the secondary

protection built into the PureWave equipment. The primary protectors offer the surge currents a direct

path to earth ground versus the undesirable “sneak” paths it may find through the equip

Properly installed and grounded primary protectors will dramatically increase the surge withstanding

capabilities of the PureWave equipment. Surges that exceed the maximum ratings of the primary

protector devices will eventually cause them to fail,

however these devices are generally designed to fail

short or open, as the application warrants, such that further surges will not damage the end equipment.

While a failed primary protector still results in a service outage, it does prevent further damage

A Base Station that is installed outdoor on the tower or mast (ODU) is especially vulnerable to lightning

surges. Good surge mitigation practice starts with the lightning rod and its connection to a proper sized

The ground down conductor should be as straight as possible and avoid incidental contact with other

conductors such that it represents the path of least resistance to earth ground from the lightning rod. The

tower/mast is also earth grounded to

keep its conductive elements at earth potential (0V) for personnel

safety, and generally presents a less desirable path to ground to surge currents. ODU equipment and

external primary protection devices are mounted to the tower/mast and should be bonded t

at the same point on the down conductor. This practice is intended to avoid ground loop currents that may

flow from differences in potential between the tower/mast structure and down conductor while large surge

espectively. Good surge mitigation practice also makes use of shielded

cables with peripheral shield grounding to minimize potentials induced on circuit conductors.

These cables should also be secured to the tower/mast at regular intervals to create

physical separation

from conductors which are carrying surge currents. This practice avoids incidental contact or possible

insulation breakdown from high surge potentials.

A Base Station that is installed indoor units (IDU) requires similar protection as

the outdoor installation

(ODU). Primary protection devices are installed on all cables just prior to entry of the facility and bonded

to an earth ground stake. Likewise, the cable shields are grounded at the entry panel which should be

arth ground stake.

IDU equipment may also be vulnerable to surges entering via the AC power connection and steps should

be taken to install a proper AC Surge Suppressor device to complete a well protected installation.

Lightning Protection Installation

Components

The following are considered to be the main elements that constitute the components of a lightning

Base Station and Antenna Grounding

Coaxial and/or Cat 5 Cable Shield Grounding

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he use of external primary protectors to complement the secondary

protection built into the PureWave equipment. The primary protectors offer the surge currents a direct

path to earth ground versus the undesirable “sneak” paths it may find through the equip

ment.

Properly installed and grounded primary protectors will dramatically increase the surge withstanding

capabilities of the PureWave equipment. Surges that exceed the maximum ratings of the primary

however these devices are generally designed to fail

short or open, as the application warrants, such that further surges will not damage the end equipment.

While a failed primary protector still results in a service outage, it does prevent further damage

to the

A Base Station that is installed outdoor on the tower or mast (ODU) is especially vulnerable to lightning

surges. Good surge mitigation practice starts with the lightning rod and its connection to a proper sized

The ground down conductor should be as straight as possible and avoid incidental contact with other

conductors such that it represents the path of least resistance to earth ground from the lightning rod. The

keep its conductive elements at earth potential (0V) for personnel

safety, and generally presents a less desirable path to ground to surge currents. ODU equipment and

external primary protection devices are mounted to the tower/mast and should be bonded t

o earth ground

at the same point on the down conductor. This practice is intended to avoid ground loop currents that may

flow from differences in potential between the tower/mast structure and down conductor while large surge

espectively. Good surge mitigation practice also makes use of shielded

cables with peripheral shield grounding to minimize potentials induced on circuit conductors.

physical separation

from conductors which are carrying surge currents. This practice avoids incidental contact or possible

the outdoor installation

(ODU). Primary protection devices are installed on all cables just prior to entry of the facility and bonded

to an earth ground stake. Likewise, the cable shields are grounded at the entry panel which should be

IDU equipment may also be vulnerable to surges entering via the AC power connection and steps should

be taken to install a proper AC Surge Suppressor device to complete a well protected installation.

The following are considered to be the main elements that constitute the components of a lightning

Summary of content (33 pages)

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3. Grounding and Lightning Requirements Proper lightning protection requires tthe he use of external primary protectors to complement the secondary protection built into the PureWave equipment. The primary protectors offer the surge currents a direct path to earth ground versus the undesirable “sneak” paths it may find through the equipment. equip Properly installed and grounded primary protectors will dramatically increase the surge withstanding capabilities of the PureWave equipment.
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Figure 41, demonstrates emonstrates graphically how these elements are applied to an overall lightning design. Please note that this is simply a generic diagram and that each individual installation may have its own specific requirements which may differ from the diagram. The key point to note is the overall concept. The main items will be outlined in more detail in the following sections. Figure 41 - A Typical Lightning Protection Design 3.
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Referring to figure 41 above, the “Height Above Antenna” above the highest item of equipment (generally the antenna) must be at least twice the distance (2 x d) between the outer surfa surface ce of the item and the tower. This will ensure a “protection cone” of 60 degrees around the tower (30 degrees each side from the lightning rod). In areas of high lightning activity, the “Height Above Antenna” should be increased to up 5 times the distance. 3.
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3.7 Single Point Grounding Concept Extensive analysis and investigation of installations has led to the belief that the root cause at the heart of the majority of the failures is likely to be the presence of multi multi-point point grounding of equipment on the towers and in the huts. Single point grounding these elements will eliminate ground voltage differentials and this will dramatically increase the equipment survivability during surges.
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3.8 Lightning and Surge Protection PureWave recommends that Surge Protection Devices are installed to protect the Base Station. For an indoor installation of the Base Station these “Surge Protectors” devices would be installed at the entrance to the building that “houses” the Base Station (see fig figure 43).
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Figure 44 - PolyPhaser Model AL AL-LSXM-ME Surge Protector (with ground lug) Figure 45 – Altelicon Model AL AL-NMNFB-9 Surge Protector (with ground lug) Care must be undertaken when installing the surge protectors. IIf the device is bi-directional directional then it is irrelevant as to the direction of installation. If the device is uni uni-directional directional therefore it must be installed to ensure that the protected side of the surge protector is connected to the Base Station.
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Figure 46 - PolyPhaser Surge Protector Connected to Cable with Ground Cable Attached Actual al installation will depend upon the tower specifics. General tower installation practices would have a large ground bar or plate just at the cable entrance to the building and the Surge Protectors would be either attached directly or via the ground wire tto o this plate/bar. Alternatively the Surge Protectors can be directly attached to the Base Station and then appropriate ground connections can be made.
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These “RF” surge protection devices will provide the Customer with two advantages (see figure 47). 4 1) 2) To protect the Base Station in the event of a “surge event” entering the Bas Base e Station through the RF port. It provides a mechanism to effectively “ground” together the Base Station, the RF surge protector and the antenna.
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4. Weather Protection PureWave recommends that appropriate weather protection sealing and the application of an anti-seize anti material is applied to all “outdoor” installed elements of the system. Weatherproofing tape kits flawlessly seals the junction between two conn connectors. ectors. It not only protects the connection from water damage, it also prevents vibrations from loosening the interface. 4.
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Figure 50 - Connection to Antenna Figure 51 - Plastic (Electrical) Tape Applied Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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2) Cut a length of the butyl such that it will completely cover the connection. Wrap the tape around the connector and press into place. Ensure that there are no gaps (figures 52 and 53). 5 Figure 52 - Butyl Tape Being Applied Figure 53 - Butyl Tape Applied 3) Completely wrap the “wrapped assembly” with the larger 2 inch electrical (plastic) tape. Ensure that the tape extends back up the cable to cover the entire butyl tape and that the tape overlays itself by approximately half a width (figure 5 54).
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Figure 54- Second Plastic Tape Applied 4.2 Anti-Seize It is also suggested that a suitable anti anti-corrosion corrosion lubricant is applied to all exposed metal surfaces. A suitable lubricant is recommended below. Name: Part #: Descripton: Distributor: NEVER-SEEZ® SEEZ® Regular Grade Lubricant 1OZ (figure 55) V057940-8A 8A NEVER-SEEZ® SEEZ® regular grade lubricant is an anti anti-seize seize compound and extreme pressure lubricant in a 1 ounce tube.
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To apply the material then the exposed metal surface is simply “painted” with the lubricant such that all exposed metal surfaces are completely covered (see figure 5 56). Note: These types of lubricants tend to be “messy” and “sticky” to apply due to the t nature of their intended application. Always read the labels or instructions provided and take necessary nec pre-cautions during application. Figure 56 - Anti-Seize Applied Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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5. Base Station Bring Bring-up 5.1 Overview This section describes how the operator may power power-up up the PureWave Base Station and verify proper system initialization. The PureWave Base Station CLI (Command Line Interface) will be used to configure confi and ensure general system integrity integrity. 5.2 Connect to the Base Station There are three RJ45 Ethernet ports to connect and hence access the Base Station. RS232: This is the serial interface to the Base Station.
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Plug one end of a “straight” Cat 5 Ethernet cable into the RS232 port on the Base Station and the other end into the RJ45 to Modem adapter. Connect the other end of this Modem adapter to a DB9 serial cable and connect this DB9 serial cable to a USB adapter that connect to your laptop. Please refer to figure 58 for the physical layout.
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After you successfully login, you will see ““PUREWAVE MANAGEMENT UTILITY”” Dialog box (figure 59). Figure 59 - Hyper Terminal Login window to Base Station CLI 1) Select 1 (CONFIGURATION) from the menu and follow the steps carefully to configure the Base Station (figure 60). Figure 60 - Base Station CLI Basic Configuration 2) From the 1.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION menu, select 2 (DATA PORT IP Addr). This T is Base Station IP address for Management purposes.
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For example to change the BS IP address to 192.168.2.113/24, then enter th the e information as figure 61. Figure 61 - Base Station CLI IP Address Change 3) The User is free to change the Default Gateway (option #3), TFTP Server Addr (option #5), and SYSLOG Server Addr (option #6). These will depend upon the Customer’s own network configuration. 4) Please note that you will not be able to change the Base Station ID (option #1) and Data Port MAC Addr (option #3) addresses.
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Figure 62 - Base Station CLI IP Wireless Protocol Check 7) Hit the to return to the 1.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION menu. You will be prompted to “Save” any changes. 8) Select #3 (ADVANCED ADVANCED CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION) from the 1.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION menu and verify the following two settings (figure 63).
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Figure 63 - Base Station CLI Advanced Configuration 9) Hit the to return to the 1.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION menu. You will be prompted to “Save” any changes. 10) Select #4 (RADIO)) from the 1.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION menu and assign the following radio parameters. It is important that you set all 4 parameters especially the Frequency (this much match with the CPEs) and the Output Power (figure 64). • 1 (Center Center Frequency (KHz)).
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Figure 64 - Base Station CLI Radio Configuration 11) Hit the to return to the 1.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION menu. You will be prompted to “Save” any changes. Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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Appendix A Quantum 1000 Base Station Data Sheet Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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Appendix B 4 (Quad) Antenna Panel Data Sheet Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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Electrical Polarization Input Impedance Mechanical Dimensions (LxWxD) Weight Antenna Elements Connectors Radome Model 2.5A 2.5C 3.5A Frequency (GHz) 2.40 2.50 2.63 2.40 2.50 2.63 3.5 3.6 3.7 Vertical 50 ohm 25.54” x 20.33” x 1.75” 12.1 lbs 4 N-Type Female x 4 Kydex T Plastic, Light Grey Azimuth Peak Gain Beamwidth (per antenna) (3 dB) (dBi) 14.2 63° 14.6 68° 13.9 72° 14.3 112° 14.0 117° 14.3 117° 17.5 68° 17.3 71° 17.2 60° Elevation Peak Gain Beamwidth (per antenna) (3 dB) (dBi) 14.4 14° 14.
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Model 2.5A Azimuth 0 15 345 330 15 30 10 5 315 45 0 300 60 -5 -10 285 75 -15 -20 -25 270 90 255 105 240 120 2.40 GHz 2.50 GHz 2.63 GHz 225 135 210 150 195 165 180 Elevation 90 80 20 110 70 120 60 10 130 50 0 140 150 40 30 -10 160 20 -20 170 -30 10 -40 0 2.40 GHz 2.48 GHz 180 2.60 GHz -170 -10 -160 -20 -150 -30 -140 -40 -130 -50 -120 -60 -110 -70 -100 -80 -90 Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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Model 2.5 C 345 Azimuth 0 15 15 10 330 30 5 315 45 0 -5 300 60 -10 -15 -20 285 75 -25 -30 -35 270 90 255 105 240 120 2.40 GHz 2.50 GHz 2.60 GHz 225 135 150 210 195 165 180 Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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Model 3.5 A Azimuth 0 20 345 330 15 30 10 315 45 0 -10 300 60 -20 -30 285 75 -40 -50 270 90 255 105 240 120 3.50 GHz 3.60 GHz 225 135 3.70 GHz 210 150 195 165 180 Elevation 90 80 20 110 70 120 60 10 130 50 0 140 40 -10 150 30 -20 160 20 -30 170 10 -40 3.50 GHz 3.60 GHz 180 -50 0 3.70 GHz -170 -10 -160 -20 -150 -30 -140 -40 -130 -50 -120 -60 -110 -70 -100 -80 -90 Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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Appendix C Cable Terminations Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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EZ-400-NMH NMH Connector Installation Procedure on Times Microwave Cable LMR LMR-400 This installation procedure has been re re-produced produced in its entirety from the Times Microwave website. 1. Flush cut the cable squarely. 2. Slide the heat shrink boot and crimp ring onto the cable. Strip the cable end using the ST-400-EZ ST prep/strip tool by inserting the cable into End 1 and rotating the tool. Remove any residual plastic from the center conductor. 3.
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4. Debur the center conductor using the DBT-01 deburring tool. 5. Flare the braid slightly and push the connector body onto the cable until the connector snaps into place, then slide the crimp ring forward creasing the braid. 6.
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7. Position either the heavy duty HX HX-4 crimp tool with the appropriate dies (.429” hex) or the CTCT 400/300 crimp tool directly behind and adjacent to the connector body, and crimp the connector. The HX-4 4 crimp tool automatically relea releases when the crimp is complete. 8. Position the heat shrink boot as far forward on the connector body as possible, without interfering with the coupling nut and use a heat gun to form a weather tight seal. Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.
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Ethernet Cat 5 Cable Identifying the RJ-45 Cable Type To identify the RJ-45 45 cable type, hold the two ends of the cable next to each other so you can see the colored wires inside the ends, as shown. In a straight straight-through through cable, the colored wires are in the same sequence at both ends of the cable. through cable using Cat 5E, it is mandatory that you follow the 568-B 568 standard When making a straight-through shown below. Otherwise, you risk the possibility of damaging the equipment.
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Termination of the Cat 5E Shielded Cable Please Note: You must use shielded Cat 5 5e cables and make certain that the drain wire has a good contact with the metal RJ-45 45 connector. Quantum 1000 Base Station User Guide Rev 1.