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SEL-FT50/SEL-FR12 System Installation Sheet
SEL-FT50 Install the SEL-FT50 on a line using a hotstick. For best performance, orient the SEL-FT50 vertically.
Antenna Choose any SEL 900 MHz antenna. SEL offers directional and omnidirectional antennas of various sizes. Contact SEL support or submit a path study if you need assistance choosing the correct antenna for your application. A complete list of antennas is also available in the SEL Radios Accessories Guide.
Antenna Mounting Choose your mounting hardware. SEL’s directional antennas ship with the equipment needed to mount to a mast. For other antennas, order one of the following mounting ur application. hardware kits according to your
240-0105 Mast Mount for Omnidirectional Antennas
240-0103 Omnidirectional Antenna Mount for Poles up to 14 Inches in Diameter
240-0104 Yagi Antenna Mount for Poles up to 14 Inches in Diameter
SEL-C968
N Connector
SEL-C968 Cable—Surge Protector to Antenna Purchase an SEL-C968 Low-Loss LMR400 cable with N male connectors (50 ohm) to connect the antenna to the surge protector. Consider signal strength losses and their effect on link budget when choosing cable length.
N Connector
Surge Protector (200-2004) Purchase a Radio Surge Protector with N connectors (200-2004) to protect the SEL-FR12 from surge events on the antenna and cabling. Ensure that the surge protector is bulkhead mounted to a properly grounded metal surface.
SEL-C975
N Connector
SEL-C975 Cable—SEL-FR12 to Surge Protector Purchase an SEL-C975 RG-8X cable with BNC male to N male connector (50 ohm) to connect the antenna to the surge protector.
BNC Connector
For more information about radio antenna installation best practices, including surge protection, see Radio System Lightning Protection Best Practices (AG2014-36) on the SEL-FR12 product page.
For detailed instructions on proper set-up and use of this system, refer to the SEL-FT50/SEL-FR12 Instruction Manual.
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Date Code 20171004
