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Compact SureGround™ Grounding Kit
Big protection in an easy-to-attach, compact, self-sealing package

The new Compact SureGround Grounding Kit, only from Andrew Solutions, protects wireless RF systems from the effects of lightning faster, easier, and at lower cost. Compact SureGround is a one-piece grounding assembly with the weatherproofing molded right into the grounding strap.

• Largest surface contact area in the industry—over 200 mm
• Provides protection against even the most severe lightning strikes
• Waterproof to IEC529, IP68

• Self-locking, self-sealing weatherproof boot eliminates loose hardware and taping
• Saves up to an hour of installation time per site at a typical 9-run site

• “Snap and lock” installation is ideal for tight cable bundles or crowded towers
• Exclusive universal grounding lug can be fitted to a one- or two-hole earthing attachment point
  

Grounding kits divert transient currents from lightning off the transmission line to an earth grounding system to prevent damage to cable and radio equipment. A typical wireless RF system installation uses three grounding kits: near the top of the main feeder cable, at the bottom of the main feeder prior to the horizontal run, and just prior to the cable entering the building or shelter.

Ground Bars and Ground Bar Assemblies

This pre-punched solid copper ground bar assembly simplifies mounting and grounding of surge arrestors inside the building. Instead of relying on individual wires or field-fabricated trapeze setups, the Andrew Solutions universal arrestor ground bar assembly provides a uniform mounting and grounding point for surge arrestors and grounding leads. The 1/8 in assembly uses three horizontal members that can be oriented flat or upright and adjusted vertically as needed to accommodate various surge arrestor types. Also included is a mounting kit that includes ceiling brackets, insulators, threaded rod, and hardware.

• Compatible with standard entry port sizes
• Height-adjustable bars
• Solid copper construction
• Accepts bulkhead or bolt grounded surge arrestors
• Accommodates one- and two-hole grounding lugs
• Eliminates need for internal buss bar

Electrical

Parameter

• Meets MIL-STD-188-124A "Military Standard for Grounding, Bonding and Shielding" bond resistance requirement of a maximum dc resistance of 0.001 ohms.
• Meets IEC 1024-1 "Protection of Structures Against Lightning" requirements of 16 mm² cross-sectional area for copper bonding conductors.

Current Handling

• Tested to withstand over 100,000 amps peak current surge.

Environmental

Grounding Kit Prep Tool

The grounding kit preparation tool trims away a section of cable jacket for the purpose of grounding strap installation. In one step, the tool removes the exact amount of jacketing necessary to attach the grounding strap and will not scrape or damage the cable’s outer conductors

Ordering Information