5.8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev. J
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................. 2
SAFETY NOTICES...................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4
Advantages ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
PARTS LIST................................................................................................................. 5
PRE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 6
Site Evaluation.....................................................................................................................................6
Identify line-of-sight ......................................................................................................................6
Up & in the clear............................................................................................................................6
Ground Plane.................................................................................................................................6
Trees Grow! ...................................................................................................................................7
Unusual Traffic..............................................................................................................................7
Things that block transmission.................................................................................................... 11
Alignment & GPS Use ................................................................................................................. 11
Tools Required................................................................................................................................... 12
Opening & Closing The All Weather Enclosure .................................................................................. 13
Video Cable Installation & Termination ............................................................................................. 14
Video and Audio Cable Installation & Termination............................................................................. 15
Terminating External Antenna Cable................................................................................................. 16
Terminating External Antenna – Video – Audio Cables ..................................................................... 16
Unused Grommet Seals ...................................................................................................................... 17
Power Supply Connection................................................................................................................... 18
Power-Up Device............................................................................................................................... 19
Channel Selection............................................................................................................................... 20
Antenna Polarization.......................................................................................................................... 21
Multiple Link Antenna Polarization .................................................................................................... 24
Conducting a Bench Test.................................................................................................................... 25
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................ 27
Pole Mounting the 5.8GHz All Weather Series.................................................................................... 27
Wall Mounting the 5.8GHz All Weather Series.................................................................................... 30
Enclosure Alignment and Positioning ................................................................................................. 31
TIPS & TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................................... 32
OPTIONAL PRODUCTS & ACCESSORIES .......................................................... 34
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 35
WARRANTY INFORMATION/ TERMS & CONDITIONS
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