GE HC HP User Manual
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MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation
2. Antenna
Antenna is grounded as per site specifications. See the third point in the Antenna Mounting section above.
Antenna sway braces are fitted and installed correctly, where applicable. Typically, for an antenna of 1.2
m or larger, an extra sway brace is fitted to the mounting frame of the antenna. This sway brace should
not be mounted to the same pole as the antenna, but should be installed directly back to the tower or an
alternative point.
Antenna Water Drain Plugs are fitted and removed, where appropriate. Some antennas have moisture
drain plugs installed at various points around the antenna. The purpose of these plugs is to allow any
moisture that forms on the inside of the antenna or radome to drip out and prevent a pool within the
antenna. Only the plugs at the bottom of the antenna, after installation, should be removed. All other
plugs should be left in position.
3. RFU
(RF
Unit)
The RFU is grounded as per installation instructions. See the third point in the Antenna Mounting section
above.
The RFU Polarization is as per link requirements and matches the polarization of the antenna.
4. Indoor
Unit
The main traffic connections are correctly terminated and crimped as per cable and connector
manufacturer instructions. All fiber optic patch leads should be routed carefully and efficiently, using
conduits to prevent damage to the cables.
All other user terminations are secure and correctly terminated.
All labeling is complete as per site requirements. Labeling is specific to each customer. At a site with
only one installation, labeling may be unnecessary. However, at sites with multiple installations, correct
and adequate labeling is essential for future maintenance operations.
Typical labeling requirements include:
Antenna labels - for link identity and bearing
RFU labels - for link identity, frequency, and polarization
Coax cable labels - for link identity, close to the RFU, IDU, and either end of any joint
IDU labels - for link identity