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Lightning Protection
The Motorola wi4 Fixed Point-to-Point
Lightning Protection Unit (PTP-LPU) is a device that is
designed to protect a Motorola PTP radio from the
harmful effects of power surges induced in the cables by
nearby lightning strikes.*
The PTP-LPU is a high-speed,
high-current solid state device that is enclosed in a
rugged metal enclosure to withstand rain, snow, ice and
winds up to 150 mph (242 kph). Although housed in a
metal enclosure, the cost-effective unit is small and
lightweight, making it easy to transport and install.
The projected operational life of a PTP-LPU is 10 years,
even when continually exposed to the elements.
Each PTP radio requires two Lightning
Protection Units, one installed on the wall, tower or
mast adjacent to the radio and one installed at the
cable entry point of the building in which the network
resides. While lightning damage is covered under the
Motorola Link Guard Extended Warranty with
All-Risk Coverage, the warranty covers
only the hardware replacement costs. Therefore, it is
recommended that each PTP radio be fitted with a PTP-LPU
to protect the units from damage and to eliminate the
costs and delays associated with taking down damaged
radios and installing replacement units.
Prior to deploying a PTP-LPU, refer to
the relevant installation
The PTP Wireless Ethernet Bridges as well as the PTP
Lightning Protection Unit are included in Motorola’s
MOTOwi4 portfolio of innovative wireless broadband
solutions that create, complement and complete IP
networks. Delivering IP coverage to virtually all
spaces, the MOTOwi4 portfolio includes wi4 Fixed, wi4
Mesh, wi4 Indoor and wi4 WiMAX solutions for private and
public networks.
* The PTP-LPU is designed for use with all wi4 Fixed
PTP radios, except the PTP 100 Series radios. When
correctly installed, the Motorola PTP Lightning
Protection Unit gives a PTP radio the best protection
from the harmful effects of lightning. However, 100%
protection is neither implied nor possible. |
