Site planning Chapter 2 Planning considerations
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Site planning
This section describes factors to be taken into account when choosing sites for the
ODU, PIDU Plus and PTP-SYNC unit (if installed).
ODU site selection
When selecting a site for the ODU, consider the following factors:
• Height and location to ensure that people are kept away from the antenna; see
Calculated distances and power compliance margins on page
4-67.
• Height and location to achieve the best radio path.
• Height in relation to other objects with regard to lightning strikes.
• Aesthetics and planning permission issues.
• Cable lengths; see Maximum cable lengths on
pa
ge 2-7.
• The effect of strong winds on the installation; see Wind loading on pag
e 2-7.
PIDU Plus site selection
When selecting a site for the PIDU Plus, consider the following factors:
• Indoor location with no possibility of condensation.
• Availability of a mains electricity supply.
• Accessibility for viewing status indicators and pressing Recovery switch.
• Cable lengths; see Maximum cable lengths on
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ge 2-7.
PTP-SYNC site selection
If PTP-SYNC is to be installed, consider the following factors when selecting a site:
• Indoor location, or outdoor in a weatherproofed cabinet, with no possibility of
condensation.
• Accessibility for viewing status indicators.
• Cable lengths; see Maximum cable lengths on
pa
ge 2-7.
A rack mounting adaptor is available for the PTP-SYNC unit.
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