Site Survey Forms - (Best Practices Guide Supplement)

Harris Stratex Networks

Best Practices Guide: Survey and Pre-Installation Forms Rev 3 June 07

Introduction Purpose is to provide:

Forms that can be used as-is, or as the basis for preparing user-specific forms. PC and hard-copy (HC) forms. The PC forms are intended for easy user customization o and/or PC-based data capture. The HC forms are intended for “clip-board” data capture. o The forms address: Site survey (for an existing site). A check to confirm site o suitability and to capture data for the installation datapack. o Ground and lightning protection checklist. Pre-installation checklist. o •

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All forms can be printed. Important! Please provide feedback on the use of these forms to assist our updating process. Please send comments to: Director of Installation Practices Harris Stratex Networks Office: +1 360 698 3626 Mobile +1 206 669 7775 Fax +1 253 853 5953 email: [email protected]

BPG Survey Formset V1.2 Jul05

Commercial-In-Confidence

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Company Name Site Survey Checklist Site: Surveyed by: Date: Item

Response

Site Data Site name: Site address: Site co-ordinates: Site owner: Site contact: Site access & security: Site parking: Site health & safety: Site storage: Building Data Building type: Building access: Equipment room OK yes/no: Environmental Earthquake prone site yes/no: Coastal or other corrosive atmosphere yes/no: Exposed to high winds yes/no: High ambient temperatures: Access in all seasons: Path and Link Data Number of hops required to/from this site: Far end site references and co-ordinates: Path length(s): Required antenna height(s): Azimuth to far end(s): Path profile status: Link equipment model, capacity, configuration and manufacture: Antenna Mounting & Support Structure Structure type, model and manufacturer: Required mount locations OK: Mount type & requirements: Mount provided and installed by: Antenna hoisting requirements: Installation safety: Antenna protection: Feeder Cable Type of feeder or IDU/ODU cable required: Feeder routing OK yes/no: Feeder length(s) required: Feeder protection required yes/no: Feeder attachment to structure: Location for lightning surge suppressors: Feed-through: Site Grounding & Lightning Protection

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Item Single or multipoint grounded: Antenna at highest point on structure yes/no: Lightning prone site yes/no: History of lightning damage at site yes/no

Response

Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist completed a

Power Supply Power supply requirements: Existing or new PSU: Existing or new fuse/breaker panel: Cable capacity and routing: Safety OK yes/no: Radio/Mux Equipment Installation Existing rack(s): New rack or cabinet: Ambient temperature and airflow OK yes/no: Other Equipment Dehydrator: Patch panel: Other: Remedial Work List remedial work required at site: Support Services Required Electrical: Rigging: Other: Planning Approvals & Permits Site: Installation: License: Plans and Maps Site plan attached yes/no. Area map attached yes/no: Additional comment:

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Company Name Site Survey Checklist Site: Surveyed by: Date:

Item

Response

Check

Site Data Site address:

Site co-ordinates:

Site owner:

Site contact:

Specify the name and full contact details (including after-hours) for the person responsible for the site (site owner representative).

Site access & security:

1) Specify all site access and security procedures. 2) Check if the site owner has any preferences or requirements on the selection of riggers (contractors) for ontower work.

Site parking:

On site parking availability.

Site health & safety:

Are there any obvious health and safety issues at the site, such as RF hazards (radiation from installed antennas), electrical hazards, slippery surfaces, chemical hazards etc.

Site storage:

Is there adequate on-site storage space for the equipment to be installed, and how secure is it.

Building Data Building type:

1) Single or multistory. 2) Purpose-built equipment room or otherwise.

Building access:

Note any special building access requirements.

Equipment room OK yes/no:

1) Is it a purpose-built equipment room. 2) Is the ventilation OK. 3) Is access to the room controlled/restricted.

Environmental Earthquake prone site yes/no:

If yes, special attention to equipment anchoring will be needed.

Coastal or other corrosive atmosphere yes/no:

If yes, extra attention to anti-corrosion measures may be needed for the exposed equipment such as antennas, lightning surge suppressors, connectors, ground connection points and ODUs.

Exposed to high winds yes/no:

If yes, this may affect the choice of antenna, its mount and bracing. High winds may also affect installation scheduling.

High ambient temperatures:

If the site is subject to periods of high ambient temperatures Check that: 1) Adequate cooling (aircon or fans) is provided for the equipment room. 2) If also a high solar-gain site, note if a sun-shade for the ODU (split-mount installations) should be considered.

Access in all seasons:

Note the expected impairment to site access during seasonal rain, snow and ice.

Path and Link Data

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Item Number of hops required to/from this site:

Response

Check

List far-end site name(s) and grid references.

Far end site references and coordinates:

Path length(s):

Required antenna height(s):

List the required height on the structure for each antenna.

Azimuth to far end(s):

Compass bearings (magnetic or true north).

Path profile status:

1) If path profile(s) have been completed, do they support use of the site. 2) If not completed, or if further checks are required, explain status.

Link equipment model, capacity, configuration and manufacture:

List the radio link equipment to be installed and its protection configuration.

Antenna Mounting & Support Structure Structure type, model and manufacturer:

Self supporting tower or, Guyed mast or, Monopole or, Rooftop or, Side of building or, Other (describe)

Required mount locations OK yes/no:

Are suitable mount locations available on the structure for the required height(s) and azimuth. Note the antenna offset to be used (left or right viewed from the rear of the antenna).

Mount type & requirements:

Specify type of mount required: 1) Std tower-type pipe mount. 2) Custom mount. Detail the requirement, such as rooftop, parapet or wall mount and note the fastening/anchoring required, such as anchor bolt to a brick wall, or a nonpenetrating roof mount

Mount provided and installed by:

Specify who best to design, supply and install the mount.

Antenna hoisting requirements:

Where a hoist is required, indicate the type (manual or powered winch) and if there are any apparent winch location difficulties.

Installation safety:

Note if any special precautions are indicated during the installation of the antenna and its mount, such as a need to close off of a section of footpath or roadway below the structure, which may require a permit from a local authority.

Antenna protection:

Note any special protection needed, such as for ice fall.

Feeder Cable Type of feeder or IDU/ODU cable required: Feeder routing OK yes/no:

Are there any unusual feeder routing, fastening and support issues.

Feeder length(s) required:

State the cable run lengths required.

Feeder protection required yes/no:

Note any special protection needed, such as for ice-fall, or conduit for other localized protection.



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Item Feeder attachment to structure:

Response

Check Note how the feeder or IDU/ODU cable is to be fastened to the antenna structure and cable bridge. If cable hangers are to be used specify the type of adaptors needed to attach to the structure.

Location for lightning surge suppressors:

For coaxial feeders and IDU/ODU cables note where the suppressor(s) should be installed

Feed-through:

Note if an existing wall or roof feedthrough can be used. If not, specify the required type and indicate where and how it can be installed.

Site Grounding & Lightning Protection Single or multipoint grounded:

If not single point grounded and/or there are grounding or lightning protection issues, complete a Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist.

Antenna at highest point on structure yes/no:

If located at the highest point additional lightning protection may be needed, such as installation of a lightning finial.

Lightning prone site yes/no:

If yes, complete a Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist.

History of lightning damage at site yes/no

If yes, complete a Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist.

Power Supply Power supply requirements:

Specify AC and/or DC voltage and current requirements, and DC polarity.

Existing or new PSU:

1) If existing, has it the power reserve needed. 2) If new, specify the capacity and type required, and its possible location.

Existing or new fuse/breaker panel:

1) If the existing panel is to be used, note the fuse/breaker type needed. 2) If a new panel is to be installed, check the type needed and its possible location.

Cable capacity and routing:

If power is to be taken from an existing rack fuse panel, check that the wiring to the panel and main power supply fusing has the required capacity to handle the extra load.

Safety OK yes/no:

Does the existing power supply or primary power source meet current local authority installation requirements.

Radio/Mux Equipment Installation Existing rack(s):

Specify equipment location in the rack(s). Check rack anchoring, bracing and grounding.

New rack or cabinet:

1) Specify the type of rack or cabinet needed and how it should be anchored/braced. 2) Note the type of floor material used (for anchoring purposes). 3) Note any special requirements if the site is earthquake prone. 4) Note if the rack/cabinet needs to be fitted with an insulating base to isolate it from an earth-contact floor (for single-point grounded sites).

Ambient temperature and airflow OK yes/no:

Check that ambient temperature limits for the equipment to be installed will not be exceeded. If the installation is to be within an existing cabinet, check: 1) That the ambient within the cabinet is not excessive. 2) That with the new installation, the extra heat generated is unlikely to result in an excessive ambient within the cabinet. 3) If the equipment to be installed is fan cooled, that its intended location will not impair fan in/out airflow. 4) If the equipment to be installed requires clear rack space above and/or below, that the additional space is available.



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Item Other Equipment Dehydrator:

Response

Check Where feeders must be connected to a dehydrator, specify: 1) If an existing or new installation is to be used. 2) If new, indicate the required type and its possible location. 3) If any non-standard air-plumbing is indicated. 1) If an existing patch panel or customer termination is to be used, note its location and the ports available for use. 2) If new, indicate the type required and its possible location.

Patch panel:

Other:

Remedial Work List remedial work required at site:

List all remedial work required before or during the planned installation. Where this work needs to be done by, or agreed by the site owner, note the actions required.

Support Services Required Electrical:

Specify the work required.

Rigging:

Outline the type of rigging services required.

Other:

Such as a roofing contractor where a rooftop mount is required

Planning Approvals & Permits Site:

Note if there is: 1) A restriction on the type of antenna and its position to meet a visual impact bylaw. 2) A permit or license needed to allow RF radiation from the site.

Installation:

Note if there is an approval or permit required before the installation work can proceed. This may apply where pedestrian safety is an issue during work on a tower, or on the side or parapet of a building.

License:

Note the status of the lin k license(s), where required. In particular, what still needs to be checked or approved before a license application is submitted.

Plans and Maps Site plan attached yes/no. Area map attached yes/no:

Additional comments:



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Company Name Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist Site: Inspected by: Date: Item Lightning prone location

Response

History of lightning damage yes/no

Check If yes, indicate the number and severity of thunderstorms typically experienced per year. If yes, describe frequency of damage, the nature of the damage and when damage was last reported.

Is a proper site ground system installed - confirmed by site installation records

Describe any deficiencies in the installed site ground system, or if no i nstallation record is available.

Is single point MGB grounding or full perimeter grounding installed

If no, describe the existing grounds for: 1) Feeder or IDU/ODU cables at the entrance to the building. 2) Racks. Include whether or not racks are anchor-bolted to a ground-contact concrete floor. 3) AC mains into the building. 4) DC power supply. 5) Telco lines.

Is external structure grounding OK

Describe and list any remedial action for the following. Include ground resistance measurements and where possible compare with as-built records: 1) Main antenna support structure (tower, mast etc. 2) Guy wire grounds. 3) Cable carrier grounds. 4) Building entry ground bar (MGB. 5) Perimeter fence and gate grounds. 6) Grounding for existing feeders and IDU/ODU cables.

Are existing feeders and/or ODU cable grounds OK

Describe and list any required remedial action required for grounds at : 1) Structure departure (where cables or waveguide branch off a tower/mast towards the equipment room. 2) Building entry (grounding to the MGB).

Is equipment grounding within the building OK

Describe and list any required remedial action for the following. Include resistance measurements and where possible compare with as-built records: 1) MGB to rack(s). 2) MGB to PSU. 3) MGB to AC mains ground. 4) MGB to Telco grounds. 5) Rack-to-rack. 6) Equipment within racks.

Special attention to bonding is required if single point or perimeter grounding has not been installed

Additional Comments

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Company Name

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Company Name Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist Site: Inspected by: Date: Item Lightning prone location

History of lightning damage

Is a proper site ground system installed - confirmed by site installation records

Is single point MGB grounding or full perimeter grounding installed

Response

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Yes Indicate the number and severity of thunderstorms typically experienced per year.

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No

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Yes Describe frequency of damage, the nature of the damage and when damage was l ast reported.

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No

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Yes

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No

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Yes

o

No

Describe any deficiencies in the installed site ground system, or if no installation record is available.

Describe existing grounds for: a) Waveguide/coax feeders and ODU cables at the entrance to the building.

b) Racks. Include whether or not racks are anchor-bolted to a ground-contact concrete floor.

c) AC mains into the building.

d) DC power supply.

e) Telco lines.

Is external structure grounded

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Yes

o

No

Describe and list any remedial action for the following. Include ground resistance measurements and where possible compare with as-built records:


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Harris Stratex Networks a) Main antenna support structure (tower, mast etc.)

b) Guy wire grounds.

c) Cable carrier grounds.

d) Building entry ground bar (MGB).

e) Perimeter fence and gate grounds.

f) Grounding for existing feeders and ODU cables.

Are existing feeders and/or ODU cable grounds OK

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Yes

o

No

Describe and list any required remedial action required for grounds at : a) Structure departure (where cables or waveguide branch off a tower/mast towards the equipment room.

b) Building entry (grounding to the MGB).

Is equipment grounding within the building OK Special attention to bonding is required if single point or perimeter grounding has not been installed.


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Yes

o

No

Describe and list any required remedial action for the following. Include resistance measurements and where possible compare with as-built records: a) MGB to rack(s).


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Harris Stratex Networks b) MGB to PSU.

c) MGB to AC mains ground.

d) MGB to Telco grounds.

e) Rack-to-rack.

f) Equipment within racks.

Additional Comments



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Company Name Pre-installation Checklist Project reference: Link reference: Sites: Link model and capacity: Antenna type and size: Other equipment to be installed: Item Sites ready

Detail

Check Box

Site owner work completed Contractor work completed

Permits and licenses

Site Access Local authority planning Local authority safety Link license Software (link capacity license) Personnel (rigging)

Safety issues

Any on-site personnel safety issues i dentified and qualified

Accommodation (if required)

Hotel or other lodgings confirmed

Contractors (if required)

Your contractors are confirmed

Directions and site and building access keys

Map

Installation datapack

Is complete in required detail

Keys or security code

Includes NMS configuration data (IP addressing and routing) Includes a commissioning checksheet Equipment verification

All equipment to be installed is correct and complete Required accessories are correct and complete Tx high / Tx low ends are correctly identified per site Spare equipment

Bench test (optional)

Confirm correct link operation

Tools

All required installation tools

Equipment

Such as a winch/hoist or trenching machine

Consumables

All required / expected consumables

Test equipment

All required test equipment

Weather

The forecast weather will not impact the installation

Contacts list

Project manager Site owner NOC Tech support

Other

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