Campus transmitting antenna installation, System component location and mounting guidelines – American Time SiteSync IQ User Manual
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SiteSync IQ Installation Manual
Campus Transmitting
Antenna Installation
System Component Location and Mounting Guidelines
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The Campus Antenna kit is recommended for outdoor antenna installations and improved signal coverage. It is standard equipment for all
external transmitters and optional with 5 and 10 watt internal units.
The Campus Kit includes:
A. Heavy-duty, outdoor type 26 inch
fiberglass antenna
B. 10 ft. COAX cable
C. Lightning arrestor
D. 50 ft. COAX cable
E. N female to N male right angle
adapter
F. N female to BNC male adapter
(only for direct connection to IQ
System Controller)
G. Mounting kit
American Time recommends installing the Campus Antenna on a mast at an elevated location outdoors.
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WARNING: The SiteSync IQ System Controller and transmitter should remain powered off until installation of the Campus Antenna is
complete.
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Select a suitable location for the SiteSync IQ System Controller, the external amplifier, if applicable, and the Campus Antenna.
a. Locate the antenna at least 4 ft. away from the System Controller and external amplifier or other electronic equipment to
minimize the potential for interference caused by the radio frequency energy emitted from the antenna.
b. Place the antenna indoors or outside at a central location on the highest level of the facility (a rooftop penthouse usually works
well, for example).
c. Place the antenna in an area that is easily accessible for maintenance and inspection.
d. Avoid placing the antenna in an area where people will touch it or come within 3 ft. of it during operation of the System
Controller.
e. Avoid placing the antenna in an area surrounded by large metal objects that could block the radio signal and reduce signal
coverage.
f. When installed outdoors, the location of the antenna should be lower than other nearby building features or lightning rods to
reduce the potential for lightning strikes.
g. Identify a location in the proximity of a suitable means for grounding the lightning arrester.
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Note: Cable lengths should be considered when selecting locations for both the transmitter and Campus Antenna.
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Install the Campus Antenna mast (not included) vertically. Mast should be circular and approximately 2 inches in diameter, and
should be made of a non-rusting or rust-resistant rigid material.
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Attach Campus Antenna
(A) to 10 ft. cable (B) at mast end.
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Attach mounting kit
(G) to mast at Campus Antenna location.
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Insert Campus Antenna into mounting kit and fasten set screws.
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Route the 10 ft. cable
(B) from mast to location of system controller or external transmitter. Secure cable with cable ties or other
suitable method.
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Note: Do not bend cable beyond original packaged coil bend.
Connect lightning arrestor
(C) to the 10 ft. cable (B) and to the ground rod (not included).
Connect the 50 ft. cable
(D) to the lightning arrestor (C). If the lightning arrestor is outdoors, seal it and the attached COAX
connectors to prevent moisture from entering.
Connect the N female to N male right angle adapter
(E) to the 50 ft. cable (D).
A. If you are connecting the Campus Antenna to a System Controller, use the BNC male connector (F). Connect the N female to
N male right angle adapter
(E) to the N female to BNC male adapter (F), and connect this adapter to the system controller.
B. If you ae connecting the Campus Antenna to an External Transmitter, use the N female to N male right angle adapter (E).
Connect the N female to N male right angle adapter
(E) to the External Transmitter.
Ground the lightning arrestor
(C) per the National Electrical Code and any applicable local codes. Seal the COAX connections
around the arrestor to prevent moisture from entering.
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Note: This lightning arrester is not designed to withstand a direct
lightning strike. However, it can survive lightning strikes in the general area. See Troubleshooting section for information if you
suspect the system has been struck by lightning.
POWER INPUT
DATA
ANTENNA
A
B
C
D
E
or
See 10a &
10b below
F
G
External Transmitter
IQ System Controller
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