BridgeWave AR60X - Manual (Page 24)

AR60X Installation Manual
580­00517, rev B 18
3.7 Cable Installation
Fiber Cabling
1. Install a pair of multi­mode fibers (850nm) from the radio to the network termination equipment
(switch or router with 1000Base­X port). The cable should be looped around the inside of the
enclosure to provide strain­relief. Do not connect the fibers to the radio’s fiber ports at this time.
The connectors on the radio end of the fibers require simplex LC connectors; the connectors on
the switch/router end should be chosen to correctly mate to the network equipment sockets.
The simplex LC connectors for the radio need to be inserted
individually through the slip­fit connectors on the radio, as there
is not sufficient room for both to fit through at the same time. If
you have a duplex hood joining the LC connections, it should be
temporarily removed during this process.
2. Connect fibers at the network equipment.
It is important not to connect the fibers to the radio until after
aligning the radio as the radio performs an automatic calibration
once the fiber is inserted into the radio and this calibration will
not operate properly if the radio is not properly aligned. If this
inadvertently occurs while the radio is powered on, unplug the
fibers and power cycle the radio.
Power Cabling
1. Select indoor location for the AC power adaptor, with easy cable routing to the radio. Normally
it is convenient, but not required, to place the adaptor near the network termination equipment.
2. Ensure the DC wire used is 14­gauge type and no longer than 125 meters; or 12­gauge and no
longer then 200 meters.
3. Connect the provided DC Connectors onto the 14­guage wire using a splicing/crimping tool.
For the use of 12­gauge wire it may be necessary to trim a few strands from the ends of thicker
stranded cables to more easily fit the crimp connectors.
4. Install the DC power cable and attach to the AC adaptor using the supplied crimp connectors.
Do not connect the power jack to the radio at this time.
Be sure to first connect the DC power connectors before inserting
the power plug into the power jack in the radio. Minor electrical
sparks may be noticed if the sequence above is not followed;
however, these sparks are normally harmless.