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Installation Guide
RF Ground
This type of ground is related to the transmission
of the radio frequency energy to earth ground. An
example of RF grounding is the use of shielding to
prevent or at least minimize the leakage of
unwanted RF transmissions from communications
equipment and cables.
Lightning Ground
Providing adequate lightning protection is critical
to a safe reliable communications site. RF
transmission cables, and AC and DC power lines
must all be protected to prevent lightning energy
from entering the site building.
Although a comprehensive coverage of the site
grounding technique and lightning protection is not
within the scope of this instruction manual, there
are several excellent industry sources for rules
and guidelines on ground and lightning protection
at communications site.
Note:
Motorola recommends the following
reference source: “Motorola Quality
Standards Fixed Network Equipment
Installation Manual R56” P/N 6881089E50.
