Preparing Drop Cables; Figure 5-5 Typical Hoisting Grip On Cable - Motorola PTP 250 User Manual

Installing the drop cable and LPU

Preparing drop cables

Perform this task to prepare the CAT5e cables that connect the ODU to the PoE power
supply.
Always use Cat5e cable that is gel-filled and shielded with copper-plated steel. Alternative
types of cable are not supported by Motorola.
The maximum permitted lengths of CAT5e cables are specified in
on page 2-7.
For details of supported cables and recommended connectors, refer to
components on page 2-24.
'Main' drop cable: To prepare a long section of cable to connect the ODU to the LPU,
proceed as follows:
1
Cut off the approximate length required (allowing a bit of surplus), or leave it on
the drum so that it can be unwound as the cable is hoisted.
2
Slide one or more hoisting grips onto to the top end of the main drop cable
(Figure
manufacturer.
3
Secure the hoisting grip to the cable using a special tool, as recommended by the
manufacturer.
4
Fit an RJ45 connector and gland to the top end only, as described in
an RJ45 connector and gland

Figure 5-5 Typical hoisting grip on cable

5-16
5-5). To determine the number of hoisting grips required, consult the grip
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
on page 5-17.
Chapter 5: Installation
Maximum cable lengths
Ordering
Assembling
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