Preparing Drop Cables; Figure 5-7 Typical Hoisting Grip On Cable - Motorola PTP 250 User Manual

PTP 250 User Guide

Preparing drop cables

Perform this task to prepare the CAT5e cables that connect the ODU to the PoE power
supply.
CAUTION
NOTE
'Main' drop cable: To prepare a long section of cable to connect the ODU to the LPU,
proceed as follows:
Cut off the approximate length required (allowing a bit of surplus), or
1
leave it on the drum so that it can be unwound as the cable is hoisted.
Slide one or more hoisting grips onto to the top end of the main drop
2
cable
consult the grip 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
Assembling an RJ45 connector and gland

Figure 5-7 Typical hoisting grip on cable

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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
cable lengths on page 2-5.
For details of supported cables and recommended connectors, refer to
Installation inventories
(Figure 5-7). To determine the number of hoisting grips required,
on page 4-2.
on page 5-16.
Installing the drop cable and LPU
Maximum
5-15