INTRALINK OmniBAS Odu Installation Ed7 en

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iNTRALINK/OmniBAS
Outdoor Installation
& Cabling Manual
Edition 7.0
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Document Revision History
Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS)

Installation and Cabling Manual - Edition 7.0

Revisions
Reasons of
change
Previous Edition:
6.0
Current Edition:
7.0
The following table lists the changes effected in relation to the previous
edition of the Installation and Cabling Manual.
Reason of change
New coupler
Chapter
About Coupler
Installing the Coupler onto the Antenna
Installing the Coupler onto the Mast
ODU grounding lug

modified
Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable

Installing the ODU onto the Antenna
Installing the ODU onto the Mast
Implementation
Scenarios added
Before starting the Installation
Mounting kit for one

ODU added
Installing the ODU onto the Mast
IF cable,
IDU-ODU distance
and cable maximum
attenuation modified
Material List
Sites Prerequisites IF cables
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 3
About this Document........................................................................................................... 3
About ODU & Coupler......................................................................................................... 4
Equipment Disposal ............................................................................................................ 9
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................ 10
Required Materials and Tools......................................................................................... 11

Material List....................................................................................................................... 11
Tools List .......................................................................................................................... 15
Before starting the Installation....................................................................................... 17
3.1 Site Prerequisites.............................................................................................................. 17

3.2 Link Modes and Implementation Scenarios....................................................................... 21
3.3 Cables Construction.......................................................................................................... 23
Preparing the IF Cable ...................................................................................................... 23
Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable (for connection to the tower/mast) ........... 36
4
Installation & Cabling Instructions................................................................................. 39

Antenna Installation........................................................................................................... 40
Single ODU with Integrated Antenna................................................................................. 40
Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas ...................................... 46
Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna ................................................ 53
Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna ........................................ 62
IF Cable Grounding........................................................................................................... 69
Appendix A Flexible and twistable Waveguides minimum Bend Radius ........................ 72

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Table of Contents

Introduction
About this Document
Document
objective
This document provides information concerning the installation and the

cabling of the INTRALINK / OmniBAS Outdoor Radio Equipment.
Target
audience
This document is intended to be read by technicians with knowledge and

skills concerning the installation and cabling of Outdoor Radio Equipment.
Document
conventions
This document applies the following conventions:

This symbol means DANGER. The purpose of this symbol is to
warn you that any wrong action can cause bodily injury or even
death.
This symbol means CAUTION. The purpose of this symbol is to
prevent you from performing an action that might result in damage
of the equipment.
NOTE
A note calls your attention to important supplementary information.

About ODU & Coupler
ODU
appearance
1
4
6
5
4
3
Number
Description
Handle
Receptacle for the connection of the IF cable that connects

the ODU to the IDU
Receptacle for the measurement of the RSSI level
Clamps for the ODU mounting onto the antenna
ODU grounding point
ODU waveguide port

About ODU & Coupler, Continued

About the
Coupler
The coupler (with two ODUs mounted on it) is used when you want to ensure
hot standby (asymmetrical coupler suggested) or frequency diversity
(symmetrical coupler suggested) operation modes and you have only one
antenna.
INTRACOM TELECOM can provide you with specially designed antennas
(called integrated antennas with diameter up to 1,8 m or 6 ft) onto which you
can directly mount the coupler without the need of a waveguide. In case you
have a non-integrated antenna, you should get the appropriate mounting kit
in order to mount the coupler onto the mast and connect the coupler to the
antenna through a waveguide.
Indoor Unit
Coaxial
Cable
Modem B
Modem A
Coaxial
Cable
Outdoor
P2
Unit
Coupler P3
Outdoor P1
Unit
The coupler is provided in two versions depending on the attenuation at its

ports:
Symmetrical coupler
Asymmetrical coupler
The symmetrical coupler inserts typically equal ODU Antenna attenuation
at both ports (ODU#1, ODU#2). The RF attenuation differs with the operating
frequency.
The asymmetrical coupler inserts different ODU Antenna attenuation at the

two ports (Main ODU, Secondary ODU). The RF attenuation differs with the
operating frequency.
Main
ODU
Antenna
Secondary
ODU
Coupler - Asymmetrical
Continued on next page

Coupler
appearance
3
1
MAIN 1.7 dB
ISH-71-2I-6
3
Number
1
Description
Waveguide port for connection to the one ODU
NOTE
The waveguide port for the other ODU

connection is found on the opposite side of the
coupler.
Waveguide port for connection to the antenna feeder either

directly or through a waveguide
Four hooks for each ODU mounting onto the coupler
Four clamps for the coupler mounting onto the antenna
Port marker
Find below the coupler labelling description.
Connection points for ODUs and Coupler grounding cables


Coupler
labelling
Next to one of the two coupler ports for ODUs connection, you can see
engraved the product identification from which you can get informed of the
frequency and ports attenuation. Find an example below:
The port with the minor

attenuation
MAIN 1.6 dB
ISH-71-2I-6
Operational frequency in GHz,

multiplied by 10
When 6, asymmetrical coupler

When 3, symmetrical coupler
NOTE
Dimensions
and weights
The symmetrical coupler has the same attenuation at both ports.

The asymmetrical coupler has a different attenuation at each
port.
Find the dimensions and weights in the following table:
Item
Dimensions
Weight
(max) *
ODU for 7 GHz, 8 GHz
250 mm x 247 mm x 106 mm
6 kg
ODU for 13 GHz to 38 GHz
237 mm x 247 mm x 89 mm
4 kg
Coupler ODUs assembly

for 7 GHz, 8 GHz
377 mm x 275 mm x 278 mm
16 kg
Coupler ODUs assembly

for 13 GHz to 38 GHz
352 mm x 235 mm x 280 mm
11 kg
Coupler Mounting Kit for 7 GHz, 8 GHz
2,5 kg
Coupler Mounting Kit for 13 GHz to 38 GHz
2,5 kg
* The weights may vary depending on the frequency.


Transportation
and storage
conditions
The product is designed to be transported and stored under the following

conditions:
Temperature: -40 C to +70 C
Relative Humidity: 90% to 100% at +30 C (condensation)
93% at +30 C (steady state)
NOTE
The preceding values apply only when the product is in its

package.

Equipment Disposal
Applicable through the European Union and other European countries

with separate waste collection systems
This symbol, found on this product and any of its parts or on its operating
instructions or on its packaging, indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Instead, this
product should be handed over to applicable collection points for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product.
By recycling, reusing and other forms of recovery of old electrical and
electronic equipment you are making an important contribution to the
conservation of natural resources and to the protection of the environment.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your
local municipal authorities, municipal waste disposal service or the store where
you purchased this product.

Safety Precautions
WORKING ON THE BUILDINGS ROOF
During stormy weather, do not perform any mechanical assembling or
antenna beaming works on the buildings roof.
The metal structure of towers / masts is prone to lightning.
PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE

Never plug in or unplug the IF coaxial cable of the outdoor transceiver
boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and
operating.
There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock, as the IF cable
carries the outdoor transceivers DC operating voltage (48 V).
PROPER GROUNDING
Never power up the indoor equipment not yet connected to a proper
grounding system.
There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock.
Ensure that the indoor grounding system measures a path resistance less
than 4 .
Ensure that an appropriate grounding terminal exists at the proximity of the
outdoor equipment installation position.
ESD PROTECTION
Always use proper antistatic protection (i.e. grounding bracelet,
antistatic bags, etc.) when handling the system cards.
Parts bearing the ESD sign (see left) have ESD sensitive exposed
components.
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Required Materials and Tools
Material List
Find in the table below all the material you will use during the installation and
cabling of the unit. Some of these items are optional and may have not been
ordered.
Item
Photo
Description
Qty
per Site
Outdoor Unit
1 to 4
Comments
The number of ODUs

depends on the site
configuration
IF System Installation
50 coaxial cable
IF Cable
for IDU ODU
Connection
Required
length
provided
IF Cable Clamp Kit
1 every
3m
IF Cable Grounding Kit
Depends
on the
IDU
ODU
distance
Two types:
IF when IDU-ODU
distance < 150 m
IF when IDU-ODU
distance
is between 150 m
and 300 m
Kit used for IF cable(s)
fastening onto the tower
/ grounding bar.
Four types available
depending on the IF
cable diameter and the
number (1 or 2) of IF
cables
Two types available

depending on the IF
cable diameter
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Material List, Continued
Item
Photo
Description
Qty
per Site
N-type Connectors
A pair
per ODU
Full Kit for IF Cable
1 per
ODU
Comments
Connectors used for IF
cable termination.
Two types available
depending on the IF
cable diameter
Three types available
depending on the IF
cable diameter and the
IDU ODU distance
Outdoor Unit Installation
Kit used for one ODU

mounting and nonintegrated antennas
7
ODU Mounting Kit

Kit used for two ODUs
mounting and nonintegrated antennas
Coupler
Coupler Mounting Kit
Different types available

depending on the
frequency band and the
coupler ports
attenuation
Kit used for coupler

mounting in case of
non-integrated antenna.
Two types available
depending on the
frequency band
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Item
10
11
Photo
Description
ODU / Coupler
Grounding Kit
Qty
per Site
1 per
ODU /
Coupler
Waveguide Clamp Kit
13
Sun Protection Kit
RSSI Cable
for ODU-CHP
14
RSSI Cable
for ODU-CF
Kit used for ODU

grounding when
mounted onto the
antenna or onto the
ODU Mounting Kit.
Also used for Coupler
grounding when a
Coupler is required
Different types available

depending on the
frequency band, the
waveguide length and
the flange type
Flexible / Twistable
Waveguide Kit
12
Comments
Accord.
to
manufacturer
Four types available

depending on frequency
band, waveguide length
and configuration
Optional cover mounted

onto the ODU for sun
protection
Special cable connected

to ODU and to a digital
voltmeter for RSSI level
measurement and
antenna alignment
13

Item
Photo
Description
Qty
per Site
Comments
1 to 4
The number of antennas

depends on the site
configuration.
Antenna
15
Parabolic Antenna
Consumables
16
17
Sealing Set
Greasing Paste
Silicon tube used to seal

the void around the
cable exiting the
equipment shelter wall.
The other items are
used for insulation of the
IF cable terminating
connectors.
Paste used to grease
the O-ring of the
antenna and the coupler
feeder. The use of paste
is mandatory.
Tool Case
18
14
Outdoor Installation &

Maintenance Tool
Case
Includes tools, spare

parts (link O-rings,
terminal rings, N-type
connectors etc) and an
RSSI cable

Tools List
Item
Photo
Description
Crimping tool for bared grounding lug
Blade
Cross-headed (Philips) screwdrivers

(PH-1, PH-2, PH-3, PH-4)
Flat-headed screwdrivers
(AZ-4, AZ-8)
Trimming tool for coaxial cable
Trimming tool for coaxial cable
Set of U-type wrenches
Saw
15

Tools List, Continued
Item
Photo
Description
Fine for metals
10
Set of Allen (hexagonal) keys
11
Spinner (A7, A8, A9)
12
Pliers
13
Cutter
14
Adjustable wrench
15
Heat gun
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Before starting the Installation
3.1 Site Prerequisites
Introduction
This section discusses all the prerequisites that must be considered prior to
installing the equipment.
Site
information
Premises information
Site details (address, contact persons, GPS and/or map co-ordinates, etc.)
Site access and storage information (means of transport, equipment
storage and lifting information, etc.)
Site location maps
Network planning Site survey information
Geographical positions of the site

Rain zone
Polarization of the antennas
Height of all buildings at the installation premises
Rooftop information (height, status, access, dimensions, layout, etc.)
Information about pre-existing indoor/ outdoor equipment
Available mounting space (on the buildings roofs) to reserve for the
installation of the outdoor equipment
Site-specific information
Mechanical specifications of masts/ towers (type, dimensions/ diameter,

material, exterior finishing, etc.)
Location of appropriate grounding points
Location of appropriate power supply distribution points
Location of cable conduits available for routing the coaxial cables
(interconnecting the indoor with the outdoor equipment)
Location of the network port distributors
Thermal considerations and cooling requirements for the rack-mounted
equipment
Total length of the IF cables required to interconnect the indoor with the
outdoor equipment
Equipment rack occupation details
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Site Prerequisites, Continued
Network port
distributors
Regarding the network ports (inclusive of STM-1, Ethernet, E1) provided by

the indoor equipment, suitable optical (or electrical) network port distributors
should be available.
The exact location of the network port distributors, as well as the network
ports to reserve, should be known prior to installing the indoor equipment.
Also, all the reserved ports on the network port distributors should be
qualified and tested before realizing the network connections with the indoor
equipment.
Indoor
premises
conditions
The operating conditions (temperature, humidity) at the indoor premises

should meet the specifications given by the manufacturer of the indoor
equipment.
Indoor
grounding
system
All racks within the installation premises should be connected to a lowresistance grounding system. The metal body of the rack, into which the
subracks are to be mounted, should be connected to this grounding system.
The enclosure of each subrack must be electrically connected to the racks
metal body (via a short grounding cable) to provide protection against
harmful discharge conditions.
Outdoor
grounding
system
A dedicated, low-resistance grounding system (typically < 3 ) is required.

A grounding point (designated GND) should be located close to the mounting
position of the radio boxes.
The box of each radio transceiver will be connected to this grounding point,
via the supplied grounding cable. This will provide protection against harmful
lightning conditions.
Cable conduits
Appropriate cable conduits should exist for the routing of installed cables,
inclusive of the coaxial IF cable(s) connecting the indoor equipment with the
outdoor transceiver boxes on the buildings roof.
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IF cables
The IF cables, connecting the indoor equipment with the outdoor equipment,
should be of coaxial 50-ohm type.
The maximum length of the IF cables depends on their quality and the
attenuation that they impose to the carried IF signal.
Typical lengths can reach 150 m, using a low-cost coaxial cable of 10,5 dB /
100 m maximum attenuation at 350 MHz, or 300 m, using a low-loss coaxial
cable of 5 dB / 100 m maximum attenuation at 350 MHz.
Under no circumstance should the total attenuation (imposed by
the IF cable itself) exceed 16 dB at 350 MHz.
Outdoor
installation
requirements
The outdoor equipment, inclusive of the radio transceiver(s) and

antenna(s), should be mounted on a mast or on a tower. The tower or the
mast, should be grounded and bear a lightning-rod.
The pole, onto which the system will be mounted:
- Should have 2,5 to 4 outer diameter
- Should be perfectly perpendicular to allow correct alignment of the
antenna.
Each antenna should point toward the antenna of the remote station,
according to the planned co-ordinates. No obstacles should exist between
the antennas beaming lobes.
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Power supply
requirements
Power consumption and input DC voltage range are as specified by the

manufacturer of the indoor equipment.
Rack
requirements
Rack requirements are as specified by the manufacturer of the indoor

equipment.
Lightning
protection
The network port distributors (optical distributors excluded) and the power
supply distributors should be equipped with the appropriate gas arresters, to
provide protection against lightning conditions.
Such conditions may induce voltage peaks on the cables, and thus disturb
the operation of the indoor equipment. For this purpose, all electrical
distributors should be connected to the local grounding system to allow the
installed gas arresters to operate.
Preparation of
the installation
premises
Access to the installation premises must be facilitated during the installation

period.
Entrances must be large enough to enable the easy transportation of the new
equipment.
The floor must be level, smooth and able to bear the load of the equipment.
The roof must be engineered to bear the weight of the service personnel and
the outdoor equipment.
Safety
The indoor equipment premises should be of restricted access.

Only trained, authorized personnel should have access to the installed
equipment.
Appropriate labeling should exist at points with high risk of contact with
hazardous voltage.
A list with emergency phone numbers (e.g. medical assistance numbers)
should be hung at easy-to-view positions.
Also, recommended are for safety purposes, a fire detection system and fire
extinguishers (installed at easy-to-access points) inside the installation
premises.
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3.2 Link Modes and Implementation Scenarios

Scenarios
description
In the following table, you will find the scenarios you can implement for
different link modes.
The following abbreviations apply:
ANT = Antenna
ODU = Outdoor Unit
W/G = Waveguide
Scenario
Scenario
Index
Description
#1
Single ODU
with Integrated Antenna (ANT)
#2
Single ODU
with Non-Integrated Antenna (ANT) (1)
(1) With use of Mounting Kit

for one ODU
Graphical
Representation
Reference
Page
40
46
ANT
W/G
ODU
#3
Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler

and Integrated Antenna (ANT)
53
#4
Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler

and Non-Integrated Antenna (ANT)
62
#5
Side-by-side ODUs
with Non-Integrated Antennas (ANT) (2)
(2) With use of Mounting Kit

for two ODUs
ANT
W/G
ODU
ANT
46
W/G
ODU
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Implementation Scenarios, Continued
Link modes
and scenarios
Use the table below to select the scenario index that fits to your case link
mode. The selection criteria are the type of antenna (integrated or nonintegrated) and the coupler use. For the scenario indexes description, see
table on page 21.
The following abbreviations apply:
EW = East - West
EE = East - East
SD = Space Diversity
HSB = Hot Standby
FD = Frequency Diversity
Link Mode
Integrated Antenna(s)
Non-Integrated Antenna(s)
w/o coupler
w/ coupler
w/o coupler
w/ coupler
1+0
#1
#2
2+0 EW
#1(x2)
#2(x2)
2+0 EE
#1(x2)
#3
#2(x2)
#4
3+0
#1(x3)
#2(x3)
4+0
#1(x4)
#2(x4)
1+1 SD
#1(x2)
#5 or #2(x2)
2+2 SD EW
#1(x4)
#5(x2) or #2(x4)
2+2 SD EE
#1(x4)
#5(x2) or #2(x4)
1+1 HSB
#1(x2)
#3
#5 or #2(x2)
#4
2+2 HSB
#1(x4)
#3(x2)
#5(x2) or #2(x4)
#4(x2)
1+1 FD
#1(x2)
#3
#5 or #2(x2)
#4
2+2 FD
#1(x4)
#3(x2)
#5(x2) or #2(x4)
#4(x2)
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3.3 Cables Construction

Preparing the IF Cable
Scope
The IF cable is used to connect the ODU to the IDU.
NOTE
Recommended
type of IF cable
If you intend to use your own IF cable, make sure the maximum
allowed overall cable attenuation does not exceed 16 dB
at 350 MHz to ensure the proper IDU operation.
The manufacturer recommends the following types of 50 coaxial cable

depending on the distance between the IDU and the ODU:
Photo
Tools for
LCF12-50 (1/2)
cable
Description
Distance between
IDU & ODU
IF
D < 150 m
IF
D = 150 m to 300 m
Maximum Attenuation
10,5 dB / 100 m at 350 MHz
5 dB / 100 m at 350 MHz
RFS TRIM-12-1
BN 541317
19 mm
21 mm
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Preparing the IF Cable, Continued
Tools for
LCF14-50 (1/4)
cable
NOTE
Accessories for
LCF12-50 (1/2)
& LCF14-50
(1/4) cables
In addition to the tools of the photo, you will require a heat gun.
Items 2 and 5 in Material List, on page 11.

Especially for the LCF12-50 (1/2) Cable, you will also need the following
paste included in the Full Kit for 1/2 IF Cable. The paste can also be
provided separately.
NOTE
NOTE
The manufacturer provides a pair of N-type connectors, one

straight N-type connector and one right-angle N-type
connector. Recommended is the use of the right-angle
connector at the end of the cable screwed onto the ODU.
The number of IF cables you should prepare depends on the
link mode (1+1, 2+2 etc.).
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Preparing the
LCF12-50 cable
To prepare the LCF12-50 cable, follow the steps below:
Step
Action
Use a coping saw to cut the cable end.
Use a blade to remove ~25 mm of cable jacket.
Insert the cable into the trimming tool so that the edge of the
jacket lies in the collet shown with the arrow.
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Preparing the LCF12-50 cable (continued)
Step
Action
Hold the cable firmly and rotate the trimming tool in the direction
of the arrow engraved on the tool without applying force greater
than the trimming tool spring tension. Stop rotating when the
tool rotates freely.
Remove the trimmed outer conductor. Cut and completely scrape

away the foam from the inner conductor taking care not to
damage the copper clad finishing.
Use a coping saw to cut the inner conductor leaving a length

of ~11 mm and then use a blade to remove ~24 mm of cable
jacket up to the score created by the trimming tool in step 4.
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Step
Action
Use a file to smooth the edge of the inner conductor. Then insert it
in the appropriate hole of the trimming tool and rotate it to
completely smooth the edge.
Push the back nut of the connector onto the cable applying a
force-full push to lock into place. Pull to check if locked.
The end of the cable should resemble the photo below:
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Step
Action
Insert the cable into the appropriate hole of the trimming tool, hold
the connector back nut firmly and rotate the cable so that the
protruding pin (arrow 1) of the trimming tool flares the outer
conductor. The flared diameter should be up to 14,5 mm.
NOTE
Ensure that the protruding pin is inserted between

the outer conductor and the foam (arrow 2)
otherwise it will damage the outer conductor
instead of flaring it.
10
Place the body of the connector over the back nut of the
connector and screw into place.
11
Use the 19 mm and 21 mm wrenches to tighten the back nut and

body of the connector in an opposite manner as shown in the
photo below.
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Step
Action
12
Seal the opening between the back nut and the cable jacket with
insulating tape. Wrap the tape repeatedly around the cable. Then
squeeze the paste tube provided into the charging hole to fill with
paste. When the paste begins to discharge from the vent hole (a
second smaller hole), seal the vent hole with the insulating tape
as well. Resume squeezing the tube until there is a constant
discharge of the paste from the pierced holes in the tape.
13
Remove the paste tube and screw the cover to seal the charging
hole. Remove excess paste from the cable jacket.
14
Repeat the whole procedure for the other end of the cable.
15
Repeat steps 1 to 14 for as many IF cables you should prepare

depending on the link mode (1+1, 2+2 etc.).
End of procedure
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Preparing the
LCF14-50 cable
To prepare the LCF14-50 cable, follow the steps below:
Step
Action
Use a coping saw to cut the cable end.
Insert the cable into the trimming tool so that the edge of the
jacket lies in the collet shown with the arrow.
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Step
Action
Rotate the trimming tool in the direction of the arrow engraved on

the tool without applying force greater than the trimming tool
spring tension. Stop rotating when the tool rotates freely.
Remove the trimmed outer conductor. Cut and completely scrape

away the foam from the inner conductor taking care not to
damage the copper clad finishing.
Use a blade to remove ~17 mm of cable jacket up to the score

created by the trimming tool in step 4.
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Step
Action
Use a coping saw to cut the inner conductor leaving a length

of ~8 mm.
Use a file to smooth the edge of the inner conductor. Then insert it
in the appropriate hole of the trimming tool and rotate it to
completely smooth the edge.
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Step
9
Action
Slide the heat shrink boot and the thick O-ring onto the cable.
Then push the back nut of the connector onto the cable and over
the O-ring applying a force-full push to lock into place. Pull to
check if locked.
The end of the cable should resemble the photo below:
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Step
Action
10
Insert the cable into the appropriate hole of the trimming tool, hold
the connector back nut firmly and rotate the cable so that the
protruding pin (arrow 1) of the trimming tool flares the outer
conductor. The flared diameter should be up to
7,8 mm.
NOTE
11
Ensure that the protruding pin is inserted between

the outer conductor and the foam (arrow 2)
otherwise it will damage the outer conductor
instead of flaring it.
Place the body of the connector over the back nut of the
connector and screw into place.
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Step
Action
12
Use the 13 mm and 14 mm wrenches (only) to tighten the back

nut and body of the connector in an opposite manner as shown in
the photo below.
13
Slide the heat shrink boot into place over the connector body. Use
a heat gun or apply a flame (130 C max.) to shrink the boot
forming a weatherproof seal.
14
Repeat the whole procedure for the other end of the cable.
15
Repeat steps 1 to 14 for as many IF cables you should prepare

depending on the link mode (1+1, 2+2 etc.).
End of procedure
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Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable (for

connection to the tower/mast)
Tools
Accessories
Item 10 in the Material List, on page 11.
Blade
Crimping tool for 16mm2 cable
PH-2, PH-4 cross-headed (Philips) screwdriver
Heat gun
The kit is used for ODU grounding when attached on the antenna or on the
ODU Mounting Kit. The kit is also used for the Integrated Coupler grounding,
when a coupler is required.
No
Description
2
Quantity
Used for
Wire, 16 mm , stranded, PVC,

green / yellow, 450 V
Terminal lug, bared, d = 8,5

for cable 16 mm2
2 pcs
Screw, M8 x 25
2 pcs
Nut, M8
2 pcs
Washer, M8
2 pcs
Lockwasher, M8
6 pcs
Heat shrink, black,

d = 9,5 mm / 4,8 mm
8 cm
Insulating the crimp area at both ends of the grounding cable
Terminal pin, AWG6
1 pc
Grounding cable termination for connection to the ODU

grounding lug
Prerequisite
2m
ODU / Coupler grounding

Grounding cable termination for connection to the tower
grounding point (one terminal lug spare)
Connection of the grounding cable to the tower grounding

point (one set spare)
Estimate the length of the grounding cable required up to the grounding point
of the tower/mast taking into consideration the grounding cable should run
vertically down to the tower/mast grounding contact point to avoid cable
strain under extreme weather conditions.
36


connection to the tower/mast), Continued
To prepare the ODU grounding cable, follow the steps below:
Step
Action
Strip cable to dimensions shown:
Slide the bared grounding lug over the wires at one end of the
cable and crimp with the special crimping tool:
Slide the heat shrink over the cable and heat it over rear
grounding lug body and down on to cable jacket using a heat
gun. At the end of the procedure, the cable should resemble the
following figure:
Slide the heat shrink over the cable and the terminal pin over the
wires at the other end of the cable and crimp with the special
crimping tool:
Heat the heat shrink over rear grounding terminal pin body and
down on to cable jacket using a heat gun. At the end of the
procedure, the cable should resemble the following figure:
~
~
Preparing the
ODU grounding
cable
End of procedure
37


connection to the tower/mast), Continued
Preparing the
coupler
grounding
cable
To prepare the coupler grounding cable, follow the steps below:
Step
Action
Strip cable to dimensions shown:
Slide the bared grounding lug included in the Coupler packaging

(item 8 in the Material List, on page 11) over the wires at one end
of the cable and crimp with the special crimping tool:
Slide the heat shrink over the cable and heat it over rear
grounding lug body and down on to cable jacket using a heat gun.
At the end of the procedure, the cable should resemble the
following figure:
Slide the heat shrink over the cable and the grounding lug
included in the ODU / Coupler Grounding Kit (item 10 in the
Material List, on page 11) over the wires at the other end of the
cable and crimp with the special crimping tool:
Heat the heat shrink over rear grounding lug body and down on to
cable jacket using a heat gun. At the end of the procedure, the
cable should resemble the following figure:
End of procedure
38

Installation & Cabling Instructions
To install and cable the Outdoor Radio Equipment, follow the steps below
taking into consideration the following Caution:
Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with
microwave antenna assembly and installation should
install or replace this equipment.
Step
1
Action
Install the antenna (page 40).
RISK OF EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND/OR

ELECTRICAL SHOCK
The IF cable connecting the ODU to the
Indoor Unit carries the ODU DC operating
voltage (48 V).
Make sure the Indoor Unit is not powered
when performing any action concerning the IF
cable.
Install and ground the ODU(s). Find the procedure description that
fits to your case scenario in the following table. You are also
recommended to see the Link Modes and Implementation
Scenarios paragraph on page 21.
Scenario
Page
Single ODU with Integrated Antenna
40
Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with NonIntegrated Antennas
46
Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated

Antenna
53
Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and NonIntegrated Antenna
62
Ground the IF cable(s) connecting the ODU(s) to the Indoor Unit

(page 53).
Connect the IF cable(s) to the Indoor Unit.
End of procedure
39

Antenna Installation
Install the antenna according to the antenna manufacturers instructions.
Single ODU with Integrated Antenna
Prerequisites
The maximum distance between the ODU and the IDU should not exceed
300 m.
Decide if you will first install the antenna on the mast and then attach the
ODU on the antenna or if you will first attach the ODU on the antenna and
then install the ODU-antenna assembly on the mast.
You should have prepared the IF cable and the ODU grounding cable
before proceeding to the ODU installation.
Tools
PH-2 cross-headed (Philips) screwdriver

Flat-headed screwdriver AZ-4
Accessories
ODU grounding cable (see par. Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding
Cable, on page 36)
IF cable (see par. Preparing the IF Cable, on page 23)
Items 1, 16 and 17 in Material List, on page 11.
40

Single ODU with Integrated Antenna,
Procedure
Continued
To implement the scenario, follow the steps below taking into consideration
the following caution:
microwave antenna assembly and installation should install
or replace this equipment.
Step
Action
Slide the end of the grounding cable with the terminal pin into the
grounding lug found on the ODU and screw.
Set the antenna polarization according to the antenna

manufacturers instructions.
Apply the greasing paste (item 17 in Material List on page 11) on

the antenna feeder O-ring and then place the O-ring on the
antenna feeder groove.
If the ODU clamps are closed, unlock and open them.
41

Continued
Procedure (continued)
Step
5
Action
Hold the ODU in the right way taking into consideration the
antenna polarization. The two examples below concern
the 13 GHz to 38 GHz ODUs.
Vertical
Polarization:
Horizontal
Polarization:
42

Continued
Step
Action
Hold the ODU clamps as shown in the photo:
Mount the ODU onto the antenna:
First close the two diagonal clamps and then the other two clamps
to secure the ODU in place.
43

Continued
NOTE
Step
9
The manufacturer provides a pair of N-type connectors, one

straight N-type connector and one right-angle N-type
connector. Recommended is the use of the right-angle
connector at the end of the cable screwed onto the ODU.
Action
PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL
CABLE
Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to
or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when
the respective indoor equipment is powered
on and operating.
There is risk of equipment failure and/or
electrical shock, as the IF cable carries the
outdoor transceivers DC operating voltage
(48 V).
Screw the right-angle connector of the IF cable onto the ODU Ntype connector.
44

Continued
Step
10
Action
Use Butyl sealing compound, self bonding rubber tape and
insulating tape to insulate the RF cable N-type connector when
required by climatic conditions.
NOTE
11
Take special care so that the other end of the IF

cable is protected against humidity and lightning
for as long as it remains unplugged!
To ground the ODU, connect the bared lug of the ODU grounding
cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the mast.
End of procedure
45

Single ODU / Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated

Antennas
Info
In this chapter you will be guided to implement the following two scenarios:
Single ODU with Non-Integrated Antenna (with use of Mounting Kit for one
ODU)
Side-by-side ODUs with Non-Integrated Antennas (with use of Mounting Kit
for two ODUs)
Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with microwave antenna

assembly and installation should install or replace this equipment.
Qualified personnel should inspect the equipment once a year to verify

proper installation, maintenance and condition. The fasteners of the
mounting structure should be checked and tightened in case of every
inspection.
Prerequisites
The maximum distance between the ODU(s) and the IDU should not
exceed 300 m.
You should have prepared the IF cable(s) and the ODU(s) grounding
cable(s) before proceeding to the ODU(s) installation.
Tools
Accessories
ODU grounding cable (see par. Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding
Cable, on page 36)
Items 1, 7, 11, 12 and 16 in Material List, on page 11.
PH-1 and PH-2 cross-headed (Philips) screwdriver

17 mm wrench
Set of hexagonal keys
A7, A8, A9 spinner
46


Antennas, Continued
Procedure
To implement the scenario, follow the steps below taking into consideration
the following caution:
Step
Action
Slide the end of the grounding cable with the terminal pin into the
grounding lug found on the ODU and screw. Do the same for the
other ODU.
Set the antenna(s) polarization according to the antenna(s)

manufacturers instructions.
47


Antennas, Continued
Step
3
Action
Mount the ODU mounting kit onto the mast,
with the hose clamps using a A7 spinner to tighten them in case
you have the mounting kit for one ODU. Two pairs of hose
clamps are included in the packaging, one with =92110
for 2,5 to 3 mast diameter, the other with =122138 for 4
mast diameter.
with the U-bolts using a 17 mm wrench to tighten the nuts in

case you have the mounting kit for two ODUs.
48


Antennas, Continued
Step
Action
If the ODU clamps are closed, unlock and open them.
Mount the ODU onto the mounting kit and close the clamps to
secure in place:
NOTE
In case you have the mounting kit for one ODU,

before closing the clamps you should screw the
M3 screw onto the ODU with a PH-1 screwdriver
to optimize the ODU kit alignment and then
close the clamps to secure in place.
49


Antennas, Continued
Step
6
Action
CABLE
Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to
or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when
the respective indoor equipment is powered
on and operating.
There is risk of equipment failure and/or
electrical shock, as the IF cable carries the
outdoor transceivers DC operating voltage
(48 V).
Screw the right-angle connector of the IF cable onto the ODU Ntype connector. In case you intend to install a second ODU,
mark the IF cable appropriately to know which is the IF cable
of ODU 1 and ODU 2.
50


Antennas, Continued
Step
Action
Avoid making any sharp or small radius

bends on the flexible and twistable
waveguides!
Twisting or bending the waveguide beyond a
certain limit (see Appendix on page 72) could
cause permanent damage to the waveguide
(hearing a scratching/stretching noise from the
inside wire frame of the waveguide indicates
you have crossed the limit).
With an hexagonal key apply 4,5 Nm torque to screw the
waveguide PBR flange (i.e. the flange with the O-ring) onto the
ODU waveguide port using four Allen screws of the set provided.
NOTE
Make sure the O-ring is found on the PBR flange

of the waveguide.
With an hexagonal key apply 4,5 Nm torque to screw the UBR

flange of the waveguide onto the antenna feeder according to the
antenna polarization.
NOTE
Make sure the O-ring is found on the antenna

feeder.
51


Antennas, Continued
Step
9
Action
Use a spinner to attach the waveguide clamp kit on the mast
applying 6 Nm torque.
You are recommended to use one or two

clamp kits depending on the case in areas
with strong wind.
10

insulating tape to insulate the RF cable N-type connector when
NOTE
11
To ground the ODU, connect the bared lug of the ODU grounding
cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the mast.
12
Repeat steps 4 to 11 for the second ODU, if it exists.

NOTE
End of procedure
52

In case you have to install four ODUs and you

select to install two mounting kits for two ODUs
each, you should install the one mounting kit
below the other with a distance of 30 cm between
them.

Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna

mounting structure should be checked and tightened to the required
torque in case of every inspection.
Prerequisites
Two people are needed for mounting the coupler onto the antenna.
The maximum distance between the back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and the
IDU should not exceed 300 m.
You should have prepared the IF cables and the coupler grounding cable
before proceeding to the coupler mounting onto the antenna.
Tools
Adjustable torque wrench (5 to 80 Nm) M5 / M6 allen tip

PH-2 and PH-3 (cross-headed) screwdrivers for grounding screws
(M4 / M5 / M6)
Blade
53

Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Integrated Antenna,

Continued
Material list

Find below a description of the parts included in the item 8.
Material
Photo
Coupler
Mounting Angles
ODUs Grounding Cables
No
Description
Four hexagon socket head

cap screws M6 and plain
washers for angles mounting
Two O-rings and silicon

grease
Grounding lug
M6 screw and two M6

grovers for grounding lug
connection
Two M5 screws and four M5

grovers for ODUs grounding
cables connection
1
5
54


Continued
Other
accessories
Coupler grounding cable (see par. Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding
Cable, on page 36)
Procedure
To implement the scenario, follow the steps below taking into consideration the
following Caution:
Step
1
Action
Mount the two mounting angles using the item No 1 of the Material
list table on page 54.
9,1 Nm
9,1 Nm
Mount grounding accessories. The numbers of the items are

mentioned in the Material list table on page 54.
Detail
55


Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
Insert the O rings into the grooves and apply silicone grease on the
whole surface of the O rings.
Remove the protection covers. Do not throw them away as you

may need them in the future in case you remove any of the
ODUs.
Connect the two short grounding cables to each ODU sliding the
end of each grounding cable with the terminal pin into the grounding
lug found on each ODU and screw.
NOTE
You have already connected the other end of each

grounding cable onto the coupler appropriate position
as described in step 2.
56


Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
6
Action
NOTE
When you have an asymmetric coupler, you must

take into consideration the labelling of the port before
mounting the ODU.
Align each ODU according to the waveguide position and mount it

onto the coupler taking into consideration the labelling of the
coupler port.
Remove the waveguide port protection foil.
In case of horizontal transmit polarization, proceed to step 9.

In case of vertical transmit polarization, proceed to step 8.
57


Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
8
Action
Remove the two screws, rotate the two polarization rotation plates
to the desired position according to the photos and screw in the
removed screws.
You are now ready to perform the coupler mounting onto the
antenna.
58


Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
9
Action
NOTE
NOTE
Two people are needed for mounting the ODUs

coupler assembly onto the antenna, one to hold
the assembly while the other is performing the
mounting.
Before climbing onto the tower, be sure you have
with you all the necessary material. Do not forget
to take with you the IF coaxial cables and the
coupler grounding cable, already prepared. Also
switch-off the indoor unit taking into consideration
the following Caution.
CABLE
Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or
from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the
respective indoor equipment is powered on
and operating.
There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical
shock, as the IF cable carries the outdoor
transceivers DC operating voltage
(48 V).
Apply greasing paste (item 17 in the Material List on page 11) on

the O ring of the antenna feeder and fit the coupler waveguide port
onto the antenna feeder. First close the two diagonal clamps and
then the other two clamps to secure the coupler in place.
59


Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
10
Install the one end of the grounding cable into the pre-installed lug
of the coupler and crimp it with the appropriate crimping tool.
11
Screw the connectors of the IF cables onto the ODU N-type

connectors applying up to 6 Nm torque.
Right-angle
N-type
connector
Straight
N-type
connector
60


Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
12
Action
insulating tape to insulate the IF cables N-type connectors when
NOTE
13

To ground the coupler, connect the bared lug of the coupler

grounding cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the
mast.
End of procedure
61

Back-to-back ODUs with Coupler and Non-Integrated

Antenna

mounting structure should be checked and tightened to the required
torque in case of every inspection.
Prerequisites
Two people are needed for implementing the back-to-back ODUs with
Coupler and Non-Integrated Antenna Scenario.
The maximum distance between the back-to-back ODUs with coupler and the
IDU should not exceed 300 m.
You should have prepared the IF cables and the coupler grounding cable
before proceeding to the coupler mounting onto the mast.
In case you use a waveguide to connect the coupler to the antenna, take into
consideration the length of the waveguide you have when deciding on the
coupler position on the mast.
Tools
Adjustable torque wrench M4 / M6 / M8 allen tip

Blade
62


Antenna, Continued
Material list

Find below a description of the parts included in the item 9.
Material
Photo
Coupler Mounting Plate
Two pairs of Mounting Clamps
No
1
Description
Connecting Plate needed
only in case the Coupler
Mounting Plate provided is
with PBR flange (i.e. the
flange with O-ring)
Four M4 screws and washers

(plain and spring lock) for
Connecting Plate mounting
Two O-rings and silicon

grease
63


Antenna, Continued
Other
accessories
Coupler grounding cable (see par. Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding
Cable, on page 36)
Procedure
To implement the scenario, follow the steps below taking into consideration the
following Caution:
Step
Action
Repeat steps 1 to 6 of the procedure in par. Back-to-back ODUs

with Coupler and Integrated Antenna on page 53.
Remove the four M6 screws (plus plain and spring lock washers)
from the plate and use them to fix the two mounting clamps onto it.
Tighten the one pair of screws with 24 Nm torque and loosely fasten
the other pair of screws.
You are now ready to perform the coupler mounting onto the mast.
64


Antenna, Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
4
Action
NOTE
NOTE
Two people are needed for mounting the ODUs

coupler assembly onto the mast, one to hold the
assembly while the other is performing the mounting.
Before climbing onto the tower, be sure you have
with you all the necessary material. Do not forget to
take with you the IF coaxial cables and the coupler
grounding cable, already prepared. Also switch-off
the indoor unit taking into consideration the following
Caution.
CABLE
Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or
from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the
respective indoor equipment is powered on and
operating.
There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical
shock, as the IF cable carries the outdoor
transceivers DC operating voltage
(48 V).
Mount the coupler plate on the mast tightening the two pairs of bolts
symmetrically.
65


Antenna, Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
Insert the O rings into the grooves and apply silicone grease on the
whole surface of the O rings.
66


Antenna, Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
Mount the coupler-ODUs assembly onto the plate.
If the coupler mounting plate provided is with PBR flange (i.e. the
flange with the O-ring), you should interpose the connecting plate
provided between the waveguide flange and the coupler mounting
plate flange as shown in the photo below (the brass surface towards
the tin plated waveguide surface) and then proceed to step 8.
67


Antenna, Continued
Procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
Avoid making any sharp or small radius bends
on the flexible and twistable waveguides!
Twisting or bending the waveguide beyond a
certain limit (see Appendix on page 72) could
cause permanent damage to the waveguide
(hearing a scratching/stretching noise from the
inside wire frame of the waveguide indicates you
have crossed the limit).
With an hexagonal key apply 2,5 Nm torque to screw the waveguide

PBR flange (i.e. the flange with the O-ring) onto the coupler
waveguide port using four Allen screws of the set provided.
NOTE
Make sure the O-ring is found on the PBR

flange of the waveguide.
With an hexagonal key apply 4,5 Nm torque to screw the UBR

flange of the waveguide onto the antenna feeder according to the
antenna polarization.
NOTE
Make sure the O-ring is found on the antenna

feeder.
You are recommended to use one or two
waveguide clamp kits depending on the case in
areas with strong wind.
10
Perform steps 10 to 13 of the procedure in par. Back-to-back ODUs

with Coupler and Integrated Antenna on page 53.
End of procedure
68

IF Cable Grounding
Recommended
number of
grounding kits
Find in the next table the number of grounding kits you are recommended to
use depending on the IF cable length. The IF cable connecting the IDU and
the ODU should not exceed 300 m.
Lightning Rod
ODU + ANTENNA
Top Ground
50 m
Ground at Mid-point
50 m
Bottom Ground
Entrance Ground
Burried Ground Rods
Photo
IF Cable
Type
1/4
1/2
Length
Distance between
IDU & ODU
Recommended Number of Kits
D < 100 m
3 (near the top and middle of the cable vertical run

and at the entrance of the cable into the equipment
shelter)
100 m < D < 150 m
4 (near the top and every 50 m of the cable vertical

run and at the entrance of the cable into the
equipment shelter)
150 m < D < 300 m
5 to 7 (near the top and every 50 m of the cable

vertical run and at the entrance of the cable into
the equipment shelter)
0,5 m
0,5 m
INDOOR EQUIPMENT
SHELTER
69

Grounding the IF Cable, Continued
Tools
Blade
General purpose screwdriver
Accessories
Item 4 in Material List, on page 11.
Procedure
To ground the IF cable, follow the steps below taking into consideration the
following Caution:
Install the grounding kit only where the cable runs

straight.
Step
Action
Position the cable properly into the grounding clamp.
70
Appendix A Flexible and twistable Waveguides

minimum Bend Radius

Grounding the IF Cable, Continued

Step
3
Action
Use an hexagonal key to screw the clamp.
The cable should resemble the photo below:
Connect the bared lug of the grounding cable to the grounding

contact point of the tower or the mast making sure the
grounding cable runs vertically down to the tower/mast
grounding contact point to avoid cable strain under extreme
weather conditions.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all the grounding kits you must install.
71
Appendix A Flexible and twistable Waveguides minimum

Bend Radius
Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK /

OmniBAS)
Appendix A Flexible and twistable Waveguides minimum

Bend Radius
Flange
Type
72
Minimum Bend Radius

Static E Plane
(mm)
Static H Plane
(mm)
Repeated E Plane
(mm)
Repeated H Plane
(mm)
R84
75
150
305
810
R120
85
115
255
510
R140
50
100
205
405
R220
30
85
125
255
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ODU grounding lug

Preparing the ODU / Coupler Grounding Cable

Before starting the Installation

Mounting kit for one

Installing the ODU onto the Mast

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Required Materials and Tools......................................................................................... 11

Before starting the Installation....................................................................................... 17

3.1 Site Prerequisites.............................................................................................................. 17

Installation & Cabling Instructions................................................................................. 39

Appendix A Flexible and twistable Waveguides minimum Bend Radius ........................ 72

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About this Document

This document provides information concerning the installation and the

This document is intended to be read by technicians with knowledge and

This document applies the following conventions:

A note calls your attention to important supplementary information.

Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS)

About ODU & Coupler

Receptacle for the connection of the IF cable that connects

Receptacle for the measurement of the RSSI level

Clamps for the ODU mounting onto the antenna

ODU grounding point

ODU waveguide port

Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS)

About ODU & Coupler, Continued

The coupler is provided in two versions depending on the attenuation at its

The asymmetrical coupler inserts different ODU Antenna attenuation at the

Continued on next page

Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS)

About ODU & Coupler, Continued

The waveguide port for the other ODU

Waveguide port for connection to the antenna feeder either

Four hooks for each ODU mounting onto the coupler

Four clamps for the coupler mounting onto the antenna

Connection points for ODUs and Coupler grounding cables

Outdoor Radio Equipment (for INTRALINK / OmniBAS)

About ODU & Coupler, Continued

The port with the minor

Operational frequency in GHz,

When 6, asymmetrical coupler

The symmetrical coupler has the same attenuation at both ports.

Find the dimensions and weights in the following table:

ODU for 7 GHz, 8 GHz

250 mm x 247 mm x 106 mm

ODU for 13 GHz to 38 GHz

Coupler ODUs assembly

377 mm x 275 mm x 278 mm

Coupler ODUs assembly

352 mm x 235 mm x 280 mm

Coupler Mounting Kit for 7 GHz, 8 GHz

Coupler Mounting Kit for 13 GHz to 38 GHz

* The weights may vary depending on the frequency.