Gps Antenna; Surge Arrestors; X.21/E1 Network Interface Considerations - Motorola DIMETRA MTS 2 Installation, Configuration And Basic Service Manual

MTS 2 and MTS 4 Installation, Configuration and Basic Service Manual

GPS Antenna

The GPS antenna must be mounted high enough to clear the peak of the MTS site roof. For systems in the
northern hemisphere, the GPS antenna should be mounted so that a clear view of the southern sky is maintained.
For systems in the southern hemisphere, the GPS antenna should be mounted so that a
clear view of the northern sky is maintained.

Surge Arrestors

Proper surge protection should be installed on all antennas to prevent potential damage to the MTS 2 and MTS 4.
Please refer to
able Units (FRUs)"

X.21/E1 Network Interface Considerations

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Per any local regulations, a surge arrestor may be required at the X.21 or E1 service entrance.
The arrestor should be designed for operation with a X.21 or E1 circuit. The arrestor typically
is only installed on the customer side of the X.21 or E1 service entrance. It should be wired per
manufacturer instructions. Please refer to
"Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)"
6802800U74-N September 2009
For more information about GPS antenna installation and cabling, refer to
Connection" section in Chapter 4, "Hardware
The GPS antenna has to be installed below the tallest point on the tower, pole or roof.
"Surge Arrestors and Suppliers"
for more information.
Lightning arrestors should be installed to transport lightning strikes away from the equipment.
Install a lightning rod on a tower leg other than the leg to which you mount the antenna.
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for more information.
Installation".
section in Appendix A, "Field Replace-
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"Surge Arrestors and Suppliers"
"GPS Antenna
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GPS Antenna
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