PTP 250 User Guide
Figure 5-7 Drop cable with RJ45 and gland
Installing and grounding the main drop cable
Perform this procedure to install the main drop cable, connect it to the ODU, and ground it
to the supporting structure.
To install and ground the main drop cable, proceed as follows:
1
Hoist the main drop cable up to the ODU using the hoisting grip and a hoist line.
When the cable is in position and the grip handle is fastened to the supporting
structure, remove the hoist line.
2
Connect the top end of the long drop cable to the ODU (PoE port), as described in
Connecting an RJ45 and gland to a unit
3
Lay the main drop cable as far as the building entry point, ensuring there is
enough length to extend through the wall of the building to the LPU.
4
Attach the main drop cable to the supporting structure using site approved
methods.
5
Ground the drop cable to the supporting structure at the points shown in
2-3
(mast or tower installation) or
Making a drop cable ground point
A mast or tower may require additional grounding points, as specified in
Protection requirements for a mast or tower installation
phn-2182_003v004 (Oct 2011)
on page 5-20.
Figure 2-4
(wall installation), as described in
on page 5-23.
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Installing the drop cable and LPU
Figure
on page 2-18.
5-19