Galileo - VSAT Installation Training
CHAPTER 3
Hardware Installation
CABLE RUNS
You will be running 2 coax cables from the satellite dish to where
the In-Door unit will be located.
When making this cable
run, make sure to do no, or as little damage as possible when drilling
holes.
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The Beldin 1694A Coax Cable comes in lengths just slightly longer than 300 feet. For 2 cables, this means you total run of 150 feet.
Max length is 300 feet (if you have more cable) with an in line amplifier for the receive coax cable. This amplifier is not water proof, so use rubber tape to seal it if it is outside.
The above picture shows where you can place an inline amplifier on the receive cable.
Select the location of where the cable will enter the building. Locate where other wires have entered the building and use these access ports.
There is more than one way to enter a roof.
Even AC vents will give you access... The idea is to avoid drilling a hole in the roof for potential water damage.
Use a power screw driver and a whole saw to make any necessary holes.
Use liberal amounts of exterior silicone to seal up any penetration points.
May offices have fake ceilings that allow you to make cable runs from office to office.
Use fish-tape spring steel if you need to go down inside of a wall.
Use twine for a pull string at the end of the fish-tape.
If possible, supply an outlet for the coax entry into the server room.
Connect the coax cables to the RX and TX (receive and transmit) connectors to the back of the IDU.
You may want to mark the cables in writing rather than a tie strap so that the customer may disconnect and reconnect the cables without confusion.
Bind the pair of coax cables with a liberal use of tie straps.
Dress the cables so that your installation looks professional.
Consider using Split Loom to cover the cables outside to protect them from the elements.
