4RF Aprisa XE User Manual - page 36
34 | Mounting and Installing the Terminal
Aprisa XE User Manual
Installing the Antenna and Feeder Cable
Carefully mount the antenna following the antenna manufacturers' instructions. Run feeder cable from the
antenna to the terminal mounting location.
Lightning protection must be incorporated into the antenna system. For more information, please contact
Customer Support.
WARNING:
When the link is operating, there is RF energy radiated from the antenna.
Do not stand in front of or touch the antenna while the terminal is operating.
1. Fit the appropriate male or female N-type connector to the antenna feeder at the antenna end.
Carefully follow the connector manufacturers' instructions.
2. Securely attach the feeder cable to the mast and cable trays using cable ties or cable hangers. Follow
the cable manufacturer's recommendations about the use of feeder clips, and their recommended
spacing.
3. Connect the antenna and feeder cable. Ensure the N-type connector is tight. Weatherproof the
connection with a boot, tape, or other approved method.
4. Fit the appropriate N-type male connector to the antenna feeder at the terminal end (the terminal is
N-type female). Carefully follow the connector manufacturer's instructions.
5. Connect the feeder cable to the antenna port on the terminal. Use a jumper cable, if needed. Ensure
the N-type connector is tight.
6. Connect a coaxial surge suppressor or similar lightning protector between the feeder and jumper
cables (or at the point where the cable enters the equipment shelter).
Earth the case of the lightning protector to the site Lightning Protection Earth. Also earth the terminal
M5 earth stud to a protection earth.