Specifications

SurfBeam
®
2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU)
Installation Guide
Rev. 001 1104460 5-1
5 RECOMMENDED CABLING AND GROUNDING
Connect the Transmit COAX RG6 Cable to the left connector on the TRIA, labeled “TX”.
Connect the Receive COAX RG6 Cable to the right connector on the TRIA, labeled “RX”
(Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1. TRIA Connections
After attaching the COAX RG6 Cabling to the TRIA RX and TX connectors, using cable-ties,
attach the TX and RX Cables together every 18 inches to the boom arm. Next attach the cables
to the Mount Tube right below the vertical bend with a large cable-tie. Run the cables down the
Mount Tube to the Mount Bracket maintaining a straight line and attaching them to the Bracket
every 18-24 inches with large cable-ties.
The National Electric Code (NEC) and local code require grounding the Antenna. Grounding
also protects system components against static voltage build up and electrical surges.
Attach a #10 copper wire to the ground lug on the TRIA and ground the other end to the
Antenna structure. An approved 2.2 6Hz dual grounding block is also required.
Note : The ODU package does not provide the grounding block.
For information on installation and configuration of the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Indoor
Unit (IDU) refer to the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Indoor Unit (IDU) Installation and Setup
Guide, 1104467-001.