ABOUT US

Being a subsidiary of a leading Group worldwide means to benefit from its noto-
riety and its power; It means to emphasize its regional and cultural characteristics
as well as its own competences and its flexibility; It also means to be conscious of
our responsibility toward future generations and bring our own contribution howe-
ver modest it may be, to the durable development of our planet.

As the French subsidiary of KATHREIN Group, it is our responsibility and our prio-
rity to always serve and develop the best Telecom solutions that match the needs
of the different actors within the mobile market.

Being totally aware of the fast evolutions and the growing needs of the Middle-
East and African mobile market, KATHREIN France now offers complete aerial
solutions to mobile operators and installation companies.

Our know-how, our export-related experience, our technical support, as well as

our ability to react immediately are the key assets which all together make us able
to answer, as perfectly as possible, your needs. We are also able to be at your side
for your network and all your projects of sites roll-out, extension or optimization.

Apart from Base Station Antennas for Mobile Networks, KATHREIN FRANCE also
supplies RF equipment (feeder cables, coaxial connectors and jumpers), RF ac-
cessories (for aerials, clamps for feeder cables, cable trays, tools etc..), RF protec-
tions against lightning, as well as solutions for weatherproofing and isolation.
KATHREIN FRANCE Export Team hopes that this new brochure “Cables, Connec-
tors and RF Accessories 2011” will bring you whole satisfaction.

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Quality & Environmental certificates

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 PRODUCTS REFERENCES

Description References pages Description References pages

FEEDERS WRENCH HANDLES FOR CONNECTORS

FEEDER 1/2’’ HIFLEX CFC05019 p8 1/2’’ 950 002 p 20

FEEDER 1/2’’ RIGID CFC05004 p9 7/8’’ 950 003 p 20

NEW FEDEER 7/8’’ ULTRA LOW LOSS CFC05041 p 10 1- 1/4’’ 950 004 p 20

NEW FEEDER 1-1/4’’ ULTRA LOW LOSS CFC05040 p 11 1- 5/8’’ 950 001 p 20

NEW FEEDER 1- 5/8’’ ULTRA LOW LOSS CFC05034 p 12 CLAMPS FOR FEEDERS

CONNECTORS COAX. CLIP FOR FEEDER 1/2’’ ON PYLON A CORNIERE 960 053 p 24

7/16 MALE RIGHT 1/2’’ FLEXIBLE CRA05692 p 13 CLIP FOR FEEDER 1- 1/4’’ ON PYLON A CORNIERE 960 088 p 24

7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 1/2’’ FLEXIBLE CRA05082 p 13 CLIP FOR FEEDER 1- 5/8’’ ON PYLON A CORNIERE 960 087 p 24

7/16 MALE RIGHT ANGLE 1/2’’ FLEXIBLE CRA05206 p 13 1 FEEDER 1/2’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND CAC05300 p 25

7/16 MALE 1/2’’ RIGID CRA05982 p 13 1 FEEDER 7/8’’ HANGING ON FLAT ET ROUND CAC05301 p 25
REF TO ASK
7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 1/2’’ RIGID CRA05706 p 13 1 FEEDER 1- 5/8’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND
FOR
REF TO ASK
7/16 MALE RIGHT ANGLE 1/2’’ RIGID CRA05216 p 13 1 FEEDER 1- 1/4’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND
FOR
REF TO ASK
7/16 MALE RIGHT 7/8’’ RIGID CRA05717 p 13 2 FEEDERS 1/2’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND
FOR
7/16 FEMALE RIGTH 7/8’’ RIGID CRA05718 p 13 2 FEEDERS 7/8’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND CAC05302 p 25

7/16 MALE RIGHT 7/8’’ CRA05720 p 13 2 FEEDERS 1- 5/8’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND CAC05303 p 25
REF TO ASK
7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 7/8’’ CRA05721 p 13 2 FEEDERS 1- 1/4’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND
FOR
REF TO ASK
7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 1- 1/4’’ CRA05719 p 13 3 FEEDERS 1/2’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND
FOR
7/16 MALE RIGHT 1- 5/8’’ CRA05287 p 13 3 FEEDERS 7/8’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND CAC05304 p 25
REF TO ASK
7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 1- 5/8’’ CRA05286 p 13 3 FEEDERS 1- 5/8’’ HANGING ON FLAT ET ROUND
FOR
JUMPERS 3 FEEDERS 1- 1/4’’ HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND CAC05315 p 25

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 0,50m HIFLEX 961 005 p 14 6 FEEDERS COAX. 7/8’’ CAC05311 p 25

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 1m HIFLEX 961 010 p 14 HOISTING GRIPS

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 1,5m HIFLEX 961 015 p 14 PRE LACED FOR 1/2’’ 950 010 p 18

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 2m HIFLEX 961 020 p 14 PRE LACED FOR 7/8’’ 950 011 p 18

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 2,5m HIFLEX 961 025 p 14 PRE LACED FOR 1- 5/8’’ 950 012 p 18
REF TO ASK
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 3m HIFLEX 961 030 p 14 PRE LACED FOR 1- 1/4’’
FOR
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 4m HIFLEX 961 040 p 14 WEATHERPROOFING

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 5m HIFLEX 961 050 p 14 JUMPERS/ANTENNAS & FEEDERS/JUMPERS CAC05347 p 22

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 0,50m HIFLEX 961 505 p 14 1/2’’ JUMPER TO 7/8’’ FEEDER CAC05348 p 22

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 1m HIFLEX 961 510 p 14 1/2’’ JUMPER TO 1- 1/4’’ FEEDER CAC05350 p 22

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 1,50m HIFLEX 961 515 p 14 1/2’’ JUMPER TO 1- 5/8’’ FEEDER CAC05351 p 22
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 2m HIFLEX 961 520 p 14 KITS D’ETANCHEITE
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 2,50m HIFLEX 961 525 p 14 RUBAN BUTYL (0,50 m x 28 mm) & PLASTIC ELECTRICAL
CAC05346 p 23
SCOTCH (10 m x 15 mm)
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 3m HIFLEX 961 530 p 14
COLLAR COLSON
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 4m HIFLEX 961 540 p 14 NON LOOSENING BLACK THROUGH JOINT 357 x 9
CAC05185 p 26
100 PIECES BOX IN POLYAMID 12
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 5m HIFLEX 961 550 p 14
UNIVERSAL EARTHING KIT
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 0,50m RIGID 962 005 p 15
UNIVERSAL FOR FEEDER COAX 1/2’’ TO 7/8’’ 921 060 p 31
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 1m RIGID 962 010 p 15
SPECIFICALLY FOR FEEDER 7/8’’ 921 061 p 32
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 1,5m RIGID 962 015 p 15
SPECIFICALLY FOR FEEDER 1- 5/8’’ 921 020 p 32
7/16 MALE RIGHT/ MALE RIGHT 2m RIGID 962 020 p 15
SPECIFICALLY FOR FEEDER 1- 1/4’’ 921 062 p 32
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 2,5m RIGID 962 025 p 15
BTS PROTECTION
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 3m RIGID 962 030 p 15
EMP PROTECTION 900/1800/UMTS CRA05255 p 33
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 4m RIGID 962 040 p 15
GROUNDING BAR
7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 5m RIGID 962 050 p 15
GROUNDING BAR STAINLESS STEEL AISI 3004 (V2A) OU
960 054 p 30
CABLE PREPARATION TOOL CUIVRE 9 X M8
ROAD OF CHAINAGE
1/2’’ FLEXIBLE 960 085 p 19
FULL KIT : LIGHTNING ARRESTER, FLOW AND CROW’S- REF TO ASK
p 37
1/2’’ RIGID 960 084 p 19 FOOT CONNECTOR FOR
HOLE ENTRIES
7/8’’ 960 064 p 19
MODULE 6x2 7/8’’ + STUFFING CAC p 27
1- 1/4’’ 960 123 p 19

1- 5/8’’ 960 086 p 19

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

IINDEX : Product References Page 04

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 05

First Part : RF Equipment Page 06/07

Hiflex Feeder cable 1/2” Page 08
Rigid Feeder Cable 1/2” Page 09
Feeder cable 7/8” Ultra-Low Losses Page 10
Feeder cable 1-1/4” Ultra-Low Losses Page 11
Feeder cable 1-5/8” Ultra-Low Losses Page 12
Coaxial Connectors Page 13
Hiflex Jumpers Page 14
Rigid Jumpers Page 15

Second Part : RF Accessories Page 16/17

Hoisting Grips Page 18

Stripping Tools Page 19
Wrench Handles for Connectors Page 20
Instructions to use Stripping Tools Page 21
Protection of connections Page 22
Weatherproofing Kit Page 23
Snap-in Hangers for Feeder Cables from 1/2” to 5/8” Page 24
Self-Locking Cable Clamps for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Feeder Cables Page 25
Cables Ties Page 26
Wall Entries Page 27

Third Part : Protection of RF Equipment Page 28/29

Copper Grounding Bar Page 30

Universal Earthing Kit Page 31
Earthing Kits for 1/2», 7/8”, 1-1/4” and 5/8” Feeder Cables Page 32
Lightning Arrester for GSM 900, 1800, and UMTS Page 33
Lightning Arrester : Installation Instructions Page 34
Basic Information for a safe Cell Site Page 35
Protection of equipment upper extremities Page 36

Cell Sites suffering from Lightning : How to provide a safe flow

path for the lightning current Page 37

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 RF

The deployment of base stations requires feeder cables and coaxial connectors of high quality
to reduce insertion losses as much as possible, to get the best signal transmission.

KATHREIN FRANCE feeder cables are designed to provide you the best electrical results and
a higher longevity than other similar cables offered on the market. It is actually the best choice
for GSM, UMTS and other wireless applications that demand very low insertion losses and the
guarantee of a high longevity.

Globally speaking, Insertion losses are typically of 30dB ; but we guarantee the lowest loss,
meaning 23dB in GSM frequencies, when our connectors are used with both ends of feeder
cables. Consequently, the mitigation measures are the best we can have on the market.
The first part will provide you with a great view of our RF equipment (feeder cables, coaxial
connectors, and jumpers) that we offer.

Références:

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 EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

First Part : RF Equipment Pages 06/07

Hiflex Feeder cable 1/2” Page 08

Rigid Feeder Cable 1/2” Page 09
Feeder cable 7/8” Ultra-Low Losses Page 10
Feeder cable 1-1/4” Ultra-Low Losses Page 11
Feeder cable 1-5/8” Ultra-Low Losses Page 12
Coaxial Connectors Page 13
Références:
Hiflex Jumpers Page 14
Rigid Jumpers Page 15

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 FEEDER CABLE 1/2’’ HIFLEX

Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, halogen free Electrical specification

according to IEC 60754 Characteristic impedance (Ω) 50 ±1
Nominal capacity (pF/m) 82
SPECIFICATIONS Relative propagation velocity (%) 82
Design Inductance (μH/m) 0.200
DC-resistance at 20°C
Inner conductor
inner conductor (Ω/km) 2.65
Material copper clad aluminium wire outer conductor (Ω/km) 3.0
Diameter (mm) 3.55 RF peak voltage (kV) 1.13
Dielectric RF peak power (kW) 12.8
Material gas-injected cellular polyethylene Cut-off-frequency (GHz) 13.2
Diameter (mm) 9.0 Insulation resistance (MΩ.km) >>5000
Outer conductor
Material corrugated copper tube Attenuation [1] and power rating
Diameter (mm) 12.2 Frequency Attenuation at 20°C(*) Mean power
Jacket (MHz) (dB/100m) rating(**) (kW)
Material black polyethylene 10 0.96 9.90
Thickness (mm) 0.65 20 1.37 6.96
Diameter (mm) 13.5 30 1.68 5.66
80 2.79 3.42
100 3.13 3.04
Mechanical specifications 150 3.88 2.46
Minimum bending radius 200 4.51 2.11
single bending (cm) 3 300 5.60 1.70
15 repeated bends (cm) 4 400 6.53 1.46
Maximum pulling strength (daN) 70 450 6.96 1.37
Recommended temperature range 500 7.38 1.29
Storage -70 to +85°C 600 8.15 1.17
Installation -40 to +60°C 700 8.87 1.07
Operation -55 to +85°C 800 9.55 1.00
Maximum length per hoisting grip (m) 70 894 10.16 0.94
Maximum hanger spacing 0.5 960 10.57 0.90
Flat plate crush resistance (kg/mm) 1.7 1000 10.82 0.88
Bending moment (Nm) 2.7 1500 13.62 0.70
Weight (kg/km) 200 1700 14.63 0.65
1800 15.12 0.63
(*) nominal values 1880 15.51 0.61
(**) Ambient temperature = 40°C; Temperature of inner 2000 16.08 0.59
conductor = 100°C; 2170 16.86 0.57
2200 17.00 0.56
2300 17.45 0.55
2400 17.89 0.53
2500 18.33 0.52
3000 20.42 0.47
4000 24.29 0.39
Reference : 6000 31.21 0.31

CFC 05019 1/2’’ hiflex

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 FEEDER CABLE 1/2’’ RIGID

Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, halogen free Cable with UV resistant, halogen free, low smoke, flame
according to IEC 60754 retardant jacket according to IEC 60754-2, IEC 60332-1-
2, IEC 60332-3 Cat. C and IEC 61034-1+2
SPECIFICATIONS
Design Electrical specifications
Inner conductor Characteristic impedance (Ω) 50 ±1
Material copper clad aluminium wire Nominal capacity (pF/m) 76
Diameter (mm) 4.8 Relative propagation velocity (%) 88
Dielectric Inductance (μH/m) 0.190
Material gas-injected cellular polyethylene DC-resistance at 20°C
Diameter (mm) 12.4 inner conductor (Ω/km) 1.48
Outer conductor outer conductor (Ω/km) 2.04
Material corrugated copper tube RF peak voltage (kV) 1.6
Diameter (mm) 13.7 RF peak power (kW) 25.6
Jacket Cut-off-frequency (GHz) 9.8
Material black polyethylene Insulation resistance (MΩ.km) >>5000
Thickness (mm) 1.1
Diameter (mm) 16.0 Attenuation [1] and power rating
Frequency Attenuation at 20°C(*) Mean power
Mechanical specifications (MHz) (dB/100m) rating(**) (kW)
Minimum bending radius 10 0.67 11.74
single bending (cm) 7 20 0.95 8.27
15 repeated bends (cm) 12.5 30 1.17 6.73
Maximum pulling strength (daN) 100 80 1.93 4.08
Recommended temperature range 100 2.17 3.64
Storage -70 to +85°C 150 2.67 2.95
Installation -40 to +60°C 200 3.10 2.54
Operation -55 to +85°C 300 3.83 2.06
Maximum length per hoisting grip (m) 70 400 4.46 1.77
Maximum hanger spacing 1 450 4.75 1.66
Flat plate crush resistance (kg/mm) 1.9 500 5.02 1.57
Bending moment (Nm) 3.5 600 5.53 1.43
Weight (kg/km) 235 700 6.01 1.31
800 6.45 1.22
894 6.85 1.15
[1] a = 0.2105
960 7.12 1.11
b = 0.000625
1000 7.28 1.08
x (ƒ) = a . √ f + b . f [dB/100m]
1500 9.09 0.87
(*) nominal values
1700 9.74 0.81
(**) Ambient temperature = 40°C; Temperature of inner
1800 10.06 0.78
conductor = 100°C; 1880 10.30 0.77
VSWR = 1.0; no solar loading 2000 10.66 0.74
2170 11.16 0.71
2200 11.25 0.70
2300 11.53 0.68
Reference : 2400
2500
11.81
12.09
0.67
0.65
CFC 05004 1/2’’ rigid 3000 13.40 0.59
4000 15.81 0.50
6000 20.06 0.39

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 FEEDER CABLE 7/8’’

STANDARD Electrical specifications

Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, Characteristic impedance (Ω) 50 ±1
halogen free according to IEC 60754 Nominal capacity (pF/m) 75
Relative propagation velocity (%) 89
SPECIFICATIONS Inductance (μH/m) 0.187
Design DC-resistance at 20°C
Inner conductor inner conductor (Ω/km) 1.34
Material smooth copper tube outer conductor (Ω/km) 1.0
Diameter (mm) 9.3 RF peak voltage (kV) 2.9
Dielectric RF peak power (kW) 86
gas-injected cellular poly- Cut-off-frequency (GHz) 5.1
Material
ethylene Insulation resistance (M Ω.km) >>5000
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Outer conductor Attenuation [1] and power rating
Material corrugated copper tube Frequency Attenuation at 20°C(*) Mean power rating(**)
Diameter (mm) 25.0 (MHz) (dB/100m) (kW)
Jacket 10 0.35 25.46
Material black polyethylene 20 0.50 17.93
Thickness (mm) 1.4 30 0.62 14.60
Diameter (mm) 28.0 80 1.02 8.85
100 1.14 7.89
Mechanical specifications 150 1.41 6.40
Minimum bending radius 200 1.63 5.51
single bending (cm) 10 300 2.02 4.46
15 repeated bends (cm) 25 400 2.35 3.83
Maximum pulling strength (daN) 150 450 2.50 3.60
Recommended temperature 500 2.64 3.41
range 600 2.91 3.09
Storage -70 to +85°C 700 3.16 2.85
Installation -40 to +60°C 800 3.40 2.65
Operation -55 to +85°C 894 3.61 2.49
Maximum length per hoisting 70 960 3.75 2.40
grip (m) 1000 3.83 2.35
Maximum hanger spacing 1.2 1500 4.79 1.88
Flat Plate Crush resistance 1.4 Bending 1700 5.13 1.75
(kg/mm) moment (Nm) 1800 5.30 1.70
Bending moment (Nm) 11.6 1880 5.43 1.66
Weight (kg/km) 496 2000 5.62 1.60
2170 5.88 1.53
[1] a = 0.1107 2200 5.92 1.52
b = 0.000333 2300 6.07 1.48
x (ƒ) = a . √f + b . f [dB/100m] 2400 6.22 1.45
(*) nominal values 2500 6.37 1.41
(**) Ambient temperature = 40°C; Temperature of inner 3000 7.06 1.27
conductor = 100°C;
4000 8.33 1.08
VSWR = 1.0; no solar loading
6000 - -
Reference :
CFC 05041 Feeder cable 7/8’’

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 FEEDER CABLE 1- 1/4’’

STANDARD Electrical specifications

Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, halogen Characteristic impedance (Ω) 50 ±1
free according to IEC 60754 Nominal capacity (pF/m) 76
Relative propagation velocity (%) 88
SPECIFICATIONS
Inductance (μH/m) 0.190
Design
DC-resistance at 20°C
Inner conductor
- inner conductor (Ω/km) 1.8
Material corrugated copper tube
- outer conductor (Ω/km) 0.5
Diameter (mm) 13.6
RF peak voltage (kV) 4.25
Dielectric
RF peak power (kW) 180
gas-injected cellular poly-
Material Cut-off-frequency (GHz) 3.3
ethylene
Insulation resistance (MΩ.km) >>5000
Diameter (mm) 33.5
Outer conductor
Attenuation [1] and power rating
Material corrugated copper tube
Diameter (mm) 36.0 Frequency Attenuation at 20°C(*) Mean power ra-
Jacket (MHz) (dB/100m) ting(**) (kW)
Material black polyethylene 10 0.27 39.73
Thickness (mm) 1.5 20 0.38 27.90
Diameter (mm) 39.0 30 0.47 22.66
80 0.79 13.62
Mechanical specifications 100 0.89 12.12
Minimum bending radius 150 1.10 9.78
single bending (cm) 20 200 1.28 8.39
15 repeated bends (cm) 30 300 1.59 6.74
Maximum pulling strength (daN) 200 400 1.86 5.76
Recommended temperature range 450 1.99 5.40
- Storage -70 to +85°C 500 2.11 5.09
- Installation -40 to +60°C 600 2.33 4.60
- Operation -55 to +85°C 700 2.55 4.22
Maximum length per hoisting grip 800 2.74 3.91
70 894 2.92 3.67
(m)
Maximum hanger spacing 1.4 960 3.05 3.53
Flat plate crush resistance (kg/mm) 3.4 1000 3.12 3.44
1500 3.94 2.72
Bending moment (Nm) 25
1700 4.25 2.53
Weight (kg/km) 830
1800 4.39 2.44
[1] a = 0.084 1880 4.51 2.38
2000 4.68 2.30
b = 0.000461
2170 4.91 2.19
x(ƒ) = a . √ f + b . f [dB/100m]
2200 4.95 2.17
(*) nominal values
2300 5.09 2.11
(**) Ambient temperature = 40°C; Temperature of 2400 5.22 2.06
inner conductor = 100°C; 2500 5.35 2.01
VSWR = 1.0; no solar loading 3000 5.98 1.79
4000 - -
6000 - -

Reference :
CFC 05040 Feeder cable 1- 1/4’’

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 FEEDER CABLE 1- 5/8’’ RIGID

STANDARD Cable with UV resistant, halogen free, low smoke, flame

Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, halogen retardant jacket according to IEC 60754-2, IEC 60332-
free according to IEC 60754 1-2, IEC 60332-3 Cat. C and IEC 61034-1+2

SPECIFICATIONS Electrical specifications

Design Characteristic impedance (Ω) 50 ±1
Inner conductor Nominal capacity (pF/m) 75
Material corrugated copper tube Relative propagation velocity (%) 89
Diameter (mm) 17.7 Inductance (μH/m) 0.190
Dielectric DC-resistance at 20°C
gas-injected cellular polyethy- inner conductor (Ω/km) 1.37
Material
lene outer conductor (Ω/km) 0.39
Diameter (mm) 43.0 RF peak voltage (kV) 5.5
Outer conductor RF peak power (kW) 302
Material corrugated copper tube Cut-off-frequency (GHz) 2.7
Diameter (mm) 46.6 Insulation resistance (MΩ.km) >>5000
Jacket
Material black Attenuation [1] and power rating
polyethylene Frequency Attenuation at 20°C(*) Mean power
Thickness (mm) 1.7 (MHz) (dB/100m) rating(**) (kW)
Diameter (mm) 50.0 10 0.20 51.53
20 0.28 36.17
Mechanical specifications 30 0.34 29.36
Minimum bending radius 80 0.57 17.63
single bending (cm) 20 100 0.65 15.68
15 repeated bends (cm) 40 150 0.80 12.64
Maximum pulling strength (daN) 250 200 0.93 10.84
Recommended temperature range 300 1.16 8.70
Storage -70 to +85°C 400 1.36 7.43
Installation -40 to +60°C 450 1.46 6.96
Operation -55 to +85°C 500 1.54 6.56
Maximum length per hoisting grip (m) 70 600 1.71 5.92
Maximum hanger spacing 1.5 700 1.87 5.43
Flat plate crush resistance (kg/mm) 2.6 800 2.01 5.03
Bending moment (Nm) 45 894 2.14 4.72
Weight (kg/km) 1130 960 2.23 4.53
1000 2.29 4.43
[1] a = 0.061 1500 2.90 3.49
b = 0.000359 1700 3.13 3.24
x (ƒ) = a . √ f + b . f [dB/100m] 1800 3.23 3.13
(*) nominal values 1880 3.32 3.05
(**)Ambient temperature = 40°C; Temperature of inner 2000 3.45 2.94
conductor = 100°C; 2170 3.62 2.80
VSWR = 1.0; no solar loading 2200 3.65 2.77
2300 3.75 2.70
2400 3.85 2.63
Reference : 2500
3000
3.95
-
2.57
-
CFC 05034 Feeder 1- 5/8’’ 4000 - -
6000 - -

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 COAXIAL CONNECTORS

7/16 F DT 7/8’’ 7/16 F DT 1- 5/8’’ 7/16 F DT 1- 1/4’’

FEMALE STRAIGHT FEMALE STRAIGHT FEMALE STRAIGHT

7/16 M CDE ½’’ FLEXIBLE

MALE RIGHT ANGLED HI-FLEX 1/2’’

References & Specifications

CRA 05692 Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT 1/2’’ FLEXIBLE
CRA 05982 Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT 1/2’’ RIGID
CRA 05082 Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT 1/2’’ FLEXIBLE
CRA 05706 Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT 1/2’’ RIGID
CRA 05206 Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE RIGHT- ANGLED 1/2’’ FLEXIBLE
CRA 05216 Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE RIGHT- ANGLED 1/2’’ RIGID
CRA 05721
CRA 05720
Références:
Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT Clip 7/8’’ RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT Clip 7/8’’ RIGID
CRA 05719 Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT 1-1/4’’ RIGID
CRA 05725 Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT 1- 1/4’’ RIGID
CRA 05286 Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT 1-5/8’’ RIGID
CRA 05287 Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT 1-5/8’’ RIGID

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 HIFLEX JUMPERS

Electrical Specifications of Terminated Standard Jumper Cables :

800-1000 MHz 1600-2000 MHz
1 Return loss (VSWR) (typically) -32 dB (1.05: 1) -30 dB (1.06:1)
Return loss (VSWR) (Min) -28 dB (1.08:1) -26 dB (1.1:1)
11.2 dB (+0.03 dB for 17.0 dB (+0.03 dB for
2 Attenuation (per 100m) (Max) at 20°C
connectors) connectors)
3 Power Handling (Min) continuous 750 W 500 W
4 Level of IMP (Intermodulation Products)
2 unmodulated test tones each at +43 dBm (20 W)
3nd or higher order IMP (typically) -118 dB (-161 dBc) -118 dBm (-161 dBc)
(min) -107 dBm (-150 dBc) -107 dBm (-150 dBc)
5 Impedance 50 Ω (+- 1.5 Ω) 50 Ω (+- 1.5 Ω)
6 RF Voltage Rating (Peak) 1100 V 1100 V
7 Velocity of Propagation 82% 82%
8 Contact Potential (centre and outer conductors) no dissimilar metal interfaces
Mechanical and Environmental specifications:
1 Temperature Range (Installation) -40°C…+60°C
(Operating) -45°C…+85°C
2 Relative humidity 10%…100%
3 General Environmental Corrosion and UV resistant
4 Minimum Bending Radius 30mm
5 Connector Torque (nominal) 8 Nm (N types) 15 Nm (7/16 Types)
6 Packaging Orange protection caps for connectors (standard)
Design:
All metal contact parts from connectors are silver plated. Their design is optimized to provide an extra low level of
intermodulation, excellent return loss values, and improved jumper cable performances.
Excellent water tightness provided by the special connector design (O-ring in connector head). The over molding of
the connector provides an additional mechanical stability.
Easy, fast and reliable installation.

References : References :
Connector 7-16, 2 Male straight Connector 7-16, 1 Male straight
961 005 0,5 m and 1 male right angle 90°
961 010 1m 961 505 0,5 m
961 015 1,5 m 961 510 1m
961 020 2m 961 515 1,5 m
961 025 2,5 m 961 520 2m
961 030 3m 961 525 2,5 m
961 040 4m 961 530 3m
961 050 5m 961 540 4m
961 550 5m

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 RIGID JUMPERS

Electrical Specifications of Terminated Standard Jumper Cables :

800-1000 MHz 1600-2000 MHz
1 Return loss (VSWR) (typically) -38 dB (1.02: 1) -30 dB (1.06:1)
Return loss (VSWR) (Min) -28 dB (1.08:1) -26 dB (1.10:1)*
7.2 dB (+0.03 dB for 11.5 dB (+0.03 dB for
2 Attenuation (per 100m) (Max) at 20°C
connectors) connectors)
3 Power Handling (Min) continuous 1000 W 750 W
4 Level of IMP (Intermodulation Products)
2 unmodulated test tones each at +43 dBm (20 W)
3nd or higher order IMP (typically) -122 dB (-165 dBc) -122 dBm (-165 dBc)
(min) -112 dBm (-155 dBc) -112 dBm (-155 dBc)
5 Impedance 50 Ω (+- 1 Ω) 50 Ω (+- 1 Ω)
6 RF Voltage Rating (Peak) 1100 V 1100 V
7 Velocity of Propagation 88% 88%
8 Contact Potential (centre and outer conductors) no dissimilar metal interfaces
*-24 dB (1.12:1) for angle connectors
Mechanical and Environmental specifications:
1 Temperature Range (Installation) -40°C…+60°C
(Operating) -45°C…+85°C
2 Relative humidity 10%…100%
3 General Environmental Corrosion and UV resistant
4 Minimum Bending Radius 70 mm (single) 125 mm (repeat)
5 Connector Torque (nominal) 15 Nm -25 Nm
6 Packaging Orange protection caps for connectors (standard)
Design:
All metal contact parts from connectors are silver plated. Their design is optimized to provide an extra low level of
intermodulation, excellent return loss values, and improved jumper cable performances.
Excellent water tightness provided by the special connector design (O-ring in connector head). The over molding of
the connector provides an additional mechanical stability.
Easy, fast and reliable installation.

References :
Connector 7-16, 2 Male Straight
962 005 0,5 m
962 010 1 m
962 015 1,5 m
962 020 2m
962 025 2,5 m
962 030 3m
962 040 4m
962 050 5m

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 RF ACCESSORIES

Since the very beginning of the first base stations deployments almost 20 years ago, KATHREIN
and its technical specialists have been developing solutions and accessories that can bring mo-
bile operators and installation companies exactly what they need.

There has been an increased development of products from high-performing technologies ela-
borated step by step, all over the past 20 years. Their easiness and their fast installation are
highly appreciated by most of the biggest service providers and mobile operators all over the
world.

The following chapter is basically about all RF Accessories you need on a site, from accesso-
ries for Base Station Antennas, clamps for feeder cables, cable trays, to tools (stripping tools,
wrench handles for connectors etc..). It will be a useful hand for technical engineers and spe-
cialists, and guarantee them a safe installation, while saving time.

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RF ACCESSORIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Second Part : RF Accessories Page 16/17

Hoisting Grips Page 18

Stripping Tools Page 19
Wrench Handles for Connectors Page 20
Instructions to use Stripping Tools Page 21
Protection of connections Page 22
Weatherproofing Kit Page 23
Snap-in Hangers for Feeder Cables from 1/2” to 5/8” Page 24
Self-Locking Cable Clamps for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Feeder Cables Page 25
Cables Ties Page 26
Wall Entries Page 27

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 HOISTING GRIPS

Hoisting Grips are used to lift and hoist cables up

to the top of the tower. Hoisting grips have an im-
portant tin content, and are bronze-coated to pro-
vide the highest resistance to corrosion. Use one
hoisting grip every 60 meters.

Size from 1/2’’ to 1-5/8” cable

Material Tinned bronze
Design Mesh grip with single eye support
Include Grip, self-locking clip, tape
Specificities pre-laced to make installation easier

Available for 1/2’’, 7/8”, 1-5/8”
and 1-1/4” feeder cables
References :
950 010 Tool 1/2’’
950 011 Tool 7/8’’
950 013 Tool 1-1/4’’
950 012 Tool 1- 5/8’’

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 STRIPPING TOOLS

Tool 7/8’’ Tool 1- 5/8’’ Tool 1- 1/4’’

Tool 1/2’’ Hi-Flex Tool 1/2’’ rigid

References :
960 085 Tool ½’’ Hi-Flex
960 084 Tool ½’’ Rigid
960 086 Tool 1- 5/8’’
960 064 Tool 7/8’’
960 123 Tool 1- 1/4’’

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 WRENCH HANDLE FOR CONNECTORS

Connector Wrench size Max. Wrench Head Back Nut Torque

mm Thickness mm Nm
½’’ rigid 19 7 20
7/8’’ 30 12 30
1- 1/4’’ 44 N/A 40
1- 5/8’’ 58 N/A 50

During the connector tightening, Hold the
connector body fixed with the help of the
torque wrench.
References :
950 002 Connector 1/2’’
950 003 Connector 7/8’’
950 001 Connector 1- 5/8’’
950 004 Connector 1- 1/4’’

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INSTRUCTIONS TO USE
STRIPPING TOOLS 7/8’’

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 PROTECTION OF CONNECTIONS
GSCI closure system (Gel Seal for Coax Connectors)
Feeders-Jumpers and Jumpers- Antennes
The GSIC closure system consists of in-line closures as well as closures used to seal
Antenna/ Jumper, and Jumper/ Feeder. It is designed to provide water tightness, en-
vironmental and mechanical protection for coaxial connectors. By providing a long-
term and effective protection against water infiltration and other pollutants (IP68 acc.
EN 60529), the gel guarantees a reliable and cost-effective solution.
The GSIC closure system consists of the following components :
- A wraparound central body molded from a UV-stabilized polymer.
- A closing channel which is also molded from a UV-stabilized polymer.
Sealing components :
- The sealing is performed by a gel under compression
- All sealing elements are integrated into the product

Reliable protection for temperature variation between -30°C and 60°C, without deterioration
of subsequent product performance
Protection against excessive cable bending
No connector disunion
Kits are easy and quick to install, at temperatures of between -10°C and +45°C
Easily removable and re-usable
No tape, mastics or tools required for installation and re-use
UV resistant, and tested under extremely severe conditions, vibrations and temperature cycles (acc.
ICE 60068-2-14 Test Nb).

The reference CAC05347 can only be
used with connectors DIN 7/16, maximum
length 60mm, maximum diameter 27mm,
lowest distance between panel and connec-
tor : 45mm
References :
CAC 05347 Antenna/ jumper
CAC 05348 Jumper/ feeder cable 7/8’’
CAC 05350 Jumper/ feeder cable 1- 1/4’’
CAC 05351 Jumper/ feeder cable 1- 5/8’’

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 WEATHERPROOFING KIT
Composition and technical specifications:

Butyl
Butyl tape (0.50m x 38mm)

Electrical tape
Plastic electrical tape
(10m x 15mm)

One kit guarantees the weatherproofing of:

2 connectors 7/8’’ or 1 connector 1- 1/4’’ ou 1- 5/8’’
Remove the protecting tape from the vulcanized rubber band (Butyl)
Cover up all the connection, starting from the winding down below.
Tighten steadily during the process.
Continue the winding until you get 50 to 60 mm beyond the connector.
Wind the plastic band in reverse of the Butyl winding.
Cover up the Butyl with at least 3 layers of plastic band which must exceed an average of 25mm on
both sides of the rubber band.
Stretch steadily during the winding of the first two layers, but do not stretch the last one. Press slowly
with hand on the winding to guarantee a safe adherence all around the connector.

Reference :
CAC 05346 Weatherproofing Kit

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 CLAMPS FOR 1/2’’ TO 1- 5/8’’ FEEDER CABLE
Clamps for feeder cables designed for towers of
angle-board type

Specificities:
Machining Blanked and press-formed
Components Fully tempered 301 stainless steel, hardened E4
Tickness 0.8 to 1.5, according to the reference
Assembling Stainless steel blind rivet
Mechanical resistance Tear-off cable side > 12 Kgf
Tear-off angle iron side > 25 Kgf
Cable Slip > 6 Kgf

References :
For cables with a diameter from 16
960 063 Clamps for 1/2’’ feeder cables
to 50 mm 960 053 Clamps for 7/8’’ feeder cables
Mounting : 1 clip every meter at 960 088 Clamps for 1- 1/4’’ feeder cables
the lowest. 960 087 Clamps for 1- 5/8’’ feeder cables

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 CLAMPS FOR 1 TO 6 FEEDERS CABLES
For flat and round with thickness between 3 and
12mm. Calibrated saddles

Material :
AISI 304 Stainless Steel
Glass reinforced fiber P.A, U.V resistant
Color : black (grey on request)

References :
CAC 05300 : Clamp for 1 feeder cable 1/2”
CAC 05301 : Clamp for 1 feeder cable 7/8”
CAC 05113 : Clamp for 1 feeder cable 1-1/4”
CAC 05110 : Clamp for 1 feeder cable 1-5/8”

References :
CAC 05121 : Clamp for 2 feeder cables 1/2”
CAC 05302 : Clamp for 2 feeder cables 7/8”
CAC 05109 : Clamp for 2 feeder cables 1-1/4”
CAC 05303 : Clamp for 2 feeder cables 1-5/8

References :
CAC 05119 : Clamp for 3 feeder cables 1/2”
CAC 05304 : Clamp for 3 feeder cables 7/8”
CAC 05315 : Clamp for 3 feeder cables 1-1/4”
CAC 05316 : Clamp for 3 feeder cables 1-5/8”

References :
CAC 05122 : Clamp for 4 feeder cables 1/2”
CAC 05120 : Clamp for 4 feeder cables 7/8”
CAC 05319 : Clamp for 4 feeder cables 1-1/4”
CAC 05318 : Clamp for 4 feeder cables 1-5/8”

References :
CAC 05124 : Clamp for 6 feeder cables 1/2»
CAC 05311 : Clamp for 6 feeder cables 7/8»
CAC 05317 : Clamp for 6 feeder cables 1-1/4»
CAC 05123 : Clamp for 6 feeder cables 1-5/8»

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 CABLE TIE

Technical specifications
Description Cable tie
Size 9 x 357 mm
Composition Polyamide 12
Color black
Conditioning 100 pcs boxes
Tightening Lowest diameter : 26 mm
Biggest diameter : 92 mm

Reference :
CAC 05185 Cable tie

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 WALL ENTRIES

Ranges from 1 to 12 feeders

IP67 waterproof and fire resistant to REI 120

For a tight sealing of cables
Easy and quick mounting
Fixings accessories are included
Elastic cushions on separate request
Grounding bar on request

Description
AISI 304 (V2A) steel plate
Black EPDM gasket
Elastic collar
Removable plastic PIN
AISI 304 Hose clamp for Collar (FAS)
Sectorial cushions (GSR & GST)
Round cushions (GR)
Removable protective film
Silicon lubricant (LUS)
Grounding bar on request (BEI)

Reference :
CAC 05310 Wall entries
Module 6 x 2 feeder cables (7/8’’)

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 PROTECTION

The lightning current is basically about a short and intense electromagnetic field (of double ex-
ponential type) that can damage equipment put at each ends of feeder cables, or cause a bad
functioning.

Using components with new technologies of bad quality can easily increase the sensitivity of
electrical and electronic equipment from lightning. Side protections limit troubles induced by the
discharge current, to a tolerable level for materials located in the extremities.

Lightning arrester, surge protector, isolation systems are all rarely used directly. They are more
used as a whole system more or less complex and all put at the cable extremities, and close to
the equipment that need to be protected. They also need to be close, as much as possible, to
their inlet in buildings.

These side protections can absolutely not damage the signal but indeed generate a safe flow
path for the lightning current to the ground, to avoid damages on the cables.

Thanks to the large choice of side protections on the market, every cable type can easily be
mounted with the perfect protection. The protection depends on the signal spread by the cable
(tension, current, frequency). In specific cases, the designer has between several circuit types
that he can use, and can consequently choose the circuit with the very best specifications he
needs to resolve his technical issues.

This chapter will provide you with a complete range of products designed to protect your RF
equipment against lightning, as well as weatherproofing solutions, for isolation matters.

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 OF RF EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Third Part : Protection of RF Equipment Page 28/29

Copper Grounding Bar Page 30

Universal Earthing Kit Page 31
Earthing Kits for 1/2’’, 7/8”, 1-1/4” & 5/8” Feeder Cables Page 32
Lightning Arrester for GSM 900, 1800, and UMTS Page 33
Lightning Arrester : Installation Instructions Page 34
Basic Information for a safe Cell Site Page 35
Protection of equipment upper extremities Page 36

Cell Sites suffering from Lightning :

How to provide a safe flow
path for the lightning current Page 37

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 GROUNDING BAR

Grounding bar :
AISI 304 STAINLESS STEEL

Holes :
9 x M8

Reference :
960 054 Grounding bar

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 UNIVERSAL EARTHING KIT
For any type of feeder cable.

Kit in detail:
1/ Contact bar of tin-plated copper

Protection against lightning

2/ Tin-plated copper mesh
3/ Connecting lug screw M8
4/ NAS self-agglomerating UV proof black color tape, for protection and sealing
5/ P.E. insulated copper cable, length = 50cm, fire resistant CEI 20-22,
Color : black (green and yellow on request)
6/ Tinned copper lugs

Reference :
921 060 Universal Earthing kit

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 EARTHING KIT FOR FEEDER CABLE
1/2’’, 7/8’’, 1- 1/4’’ & 1- 5/8’’

Technical specifications:
Compact structures
Quick and easy installation
Lightning tested (CESI)
Low contact resistance < 1 mOhm
Waterproof IP 67 (CESI)
Corrosion resistant
Environmental test (IEC 68-2-14)
No extra taping needed

Remove the section of the sheath with a knife.

Take care not to damage the outer copper conductor of the cable.
Carefully lubricate the cable sheet with special silicon lubricant S.
Open the KMT contact slip and place it on the outer copper conductor of the cable.
Close the steel shell and tighten the locking screw. Take care to well fit the rubber gasket on the cable
jacket.
Fix the cable lug of the grounding wire to the ground of the tower with the M8 screw and nut.

References :
921 000 Feeder Cable ½’’
921 061 Feeder Cable 7/8’’
921 020 Feeder Cable 1- 5/8’’
921 062 Feeder Cable 1- 1/4’’

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 LIGHTNING ARRESTER FOR
GSM 900, 1800, UMTS

Electrical specifications:
Power flow 100 KA en onde 8/20 µs (1 fois)
ROS 800 à 880 MHz < 1.08
ROS 880 à 2500 MHz < 1.08
ROS 2500 à 2600 MHz < 1.10
Losses insertion < 0.05 dB
Connection 7/16F (antenna side)
7/16M (BTS side)
Intermodulation < 160 dBc

Mecanical specifications:
Length 105 mm
Diameter 45 mm
Weight 525 g
IP 67
IEC 68 558521

Reference :
Ground connection on screw M5
conductor 6 mm² minimum CRA 05255 lightning arrester

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 LIGHTNING ARRESTER :
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

To guarantee you the best protection you can find, the arrester has to be
mounted as close as possible from the equipment that has to be protected
(BTS…).
This specific equipment needs to be mounted in a safe and well-covered
place. For Outdoor protection, use weatherproofing kit

Références:
Références:

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 BASIC INFORMATION FOR A SAFE SITE
Geographical area

Keraunic level

The study of a lightning protection requires a study of the local geographical conditions, especially the
exposure degree of the structure to :
- the lightning risk, to assess the “potential for risk”, useful in the specification of protection devices,
- the winds, studying the structures architecture to determine the best mechanical design of the device

Knowing the exact geographical position of the site to protect is determining for the keraunic level. The
keraunic level Nk indeed expresses the number of days per year where thunder is heard at a given place.
This level indicates the degree of protection (site strongly or not strongly exposed) and make possible to
calculate the lightning density Ng, which expresses the number of strikes per year per km².

Wind direction

Knowing the prevailing winds in thundery periods is less important than the keraunic level. But it can help
to change the position of each protection. Indeed, every calculation on lightning rods consider clap of thun-
der as vertical. However, they are lightly deflected by aerological phenomenon.

Site geology

Two factors have to be considered on a geological level.

Ground resistance

It is a determining point to take decision regarding the ground plugs size, which provides a safe flow path
for the lightning current.

Homogeneous Land surface

It is very important regarding the ground plug location; resistance between ground plugs will highly inter-
fere with the differences of potential, included between buildings when lightning strikes.

Site environment : building and surroundings

Building sizes (length, height, and width), terrace plans, towers and shelters positioning, and basically all
height measurements are necessary guidelines for the survey. The plan will have to include the indication
of the north, the surrounding facilities (water supply, electric power station).

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 PROTECTION OF HEAD END EQUIPMENT

Phenomenon:

Lightning currents cause a short and intense electromagnetic field which is double exponential, that can
damage head-end equipment connected to cables. Using high tech components from bad quality can
easily increase the severe impact of lightning on electrical and electronic equipment.
Head-end equipment are involved to limit disturbances caused by lightning, until you get an acceptable
level that head-end equipment can handle.

Physical magnitude

Peak value for 1 lightning strike 35 KA

Time of climb 100 ns to 100 µs
Time 10 µs to 100 ms
Spectrum 1 KHz to 1 MHz (Maximum weight about 100 KHz)

Main information on head-end equipment

Lightning Arrester (association between spark gap and varistor)

Surge Suppressor (transient voltage suppression diode)

Isolation systems (slightly capacitive transformers or lines connected for microwave links
applications).

Lightning arrester, surge protector, isolation systems are all rarely used directly. They are more used as a
whole system more or less complex and all put at the cable extremities, and close to the equipment that
need to be protected.
They also need to be close, as much as possible, to their inlet in buildings.
These side protections can absolutely not damage the signal but indeed generate a safe flow path for the
lightning current to the ground, to avoid damages on the cables.

Thanks to the large choice of side protections on the market, every cable type can easily be mounted with
the perfect protection. The protection depends on the signal spread by the cable (tension, current, fre-
quency). In specific cases, the designer has between several circuit types that he can use, and can conse-
quently choose the circuit with the very best specifications he needs to resolve his technical issues.

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CELL SITES SUFFERING FROM LIGHTNING
How to provide a safe flow path for the lightning current

Pylon Protection

Lateral Fixing Brackets

Lightning Rod (Basic Metal Rod)

Steel Strapping Tapes

Meplat 30x2mm

Earthing Kit

Oblong Test Clamp

Copper Square Clamps

Inspection Hole

Meplat 30x2mm

Crow-foot earthing system Copper Ground Rod

Connector

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