BridgeWave AR80 - Manual (Page 11)

AR/GE/FE/U 80/80X Installation Manual
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cables. A standard crimping/splicing tool (not provided) is required to terminate the power
connectors onto a 14­12­gauge cable required for use with the 80GHz.
On the radio end no connectors are required; simply screw terminals to appropriate polarity. The DC
power cable should be fed into the connector on the casing first and then the green connector
attached to the radio after making a strain relief coil around the electronic housing.
Figure 2.6­1: (Left) 14­gauge DC power cable terminated to radio end. (Right) DC 14­gauge cable from the power
supply end.
2.7 Grounding & Lightning
Proper grounding of the outdoor equipment reduces
electromagnetic interference, provides lightning protection, and
protects against electrical discharge.
Using improper techniques in lightning prone geographic areas
may pose a danger to local personnel.
The source and connection points for the building­to­earth ground
in the vicinity of the antenna location should be determined.
In addition to grounding the equipment, BridgeWave strongly recommends, and local building
codes may require, the DC electrical cable to be protected from electrical surges by a surge
suppressor. The surge suppressor must be installed at the point where the DC electrical cables
exit/enter the building.