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Before you can operate your Headend Satellite Receiver system, both the receiver chassis and the satellite antenna LNB connection(s) must be properly grounded. Information about grounding your receiver and satellite antenna follow.

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The receiver ground connection is made from the shield1 conductor attached to the RF coaxial cable “F” connector (rear panel SATELLITE input) to an external grounding rod via a receiver/antenna grounding block. A separate grounding wire connects the grounding block (and the satellite antenna LNB grounding block) to the grounding rod (see Figure 1).

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The antenna ground connection is made from the satellite LNB/antenna ground and/or the VHF/UHF terrestrial antenna discharge unit to an external grounding rod via a receiver/antenna grounding block.

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The actual ground/cable connections made depend on your site installation re- quirements, and on the type of satellite antenna and/or VHF/UHF terrestrial an- tenna you have. If your satellite antenna installation includes a dual-port LNB, both RF coaxial cables must be routed to the grounding block. When connecting RF coaxial antenna cables to the grounding block, looping the antenna cables as shown in the accompanying figure helps to direct moisture away from the grounding block. Always choose the shortest route possible when connecting RF coaxial cables to the receiver/antenna grounding block, and when connecting the grounding wire(s) to the grounding rod.

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Ensure that all wires/cables are properly routed, and are clamped/secured, as required. Install the grounding rod as close to the grounding block as possible (NEC 820-40 [USA]). If your satellite antenna is installed on a separate support structure and/or is not located near the RF antenna cable point-of-entry, a dupli- cate ground using a second grounding rod installed as close to the antenna as pos- sible is recommended. Typically, a good earth ground can be obtained by driving a grounding rod made of copper-clad iron into the ground next to the grounding block.

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