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These features provide system benefits that give users:
Rugged Packaging.
Guardian is housed in a compact and rugged cast aluminum case.
Built for industrial applications in a variety of environments, Guardian operates over an
extended temperature range and provides worry-free operation in the roughest
environments.
Simple Installation.
Basic installation typically utilizes an omni-directional antenna at the
master station or Relay Point and a directional antenna at each remote site not a Relay
Point. See Section 2 for information on Site and Antenna Selection. For basic service, just
hook up an antenna, apply primary power, check and set a few operating parameters and
you are done.
Flexible Management.
Configuration, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting
can be done locally or remotely. There are no physical switches or adjustments. The Dual-
Port Guardian provides a receive antenna connector allowing for unique customer
applications requiring additional receive filtering, external PA(s), and other options.
Long Range
. Narrowband configurations allow better coverage over harsh terrain.
1.3
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Guardian consists of two logic PCBs, one that includes the modem circuitry and the other
the radio module. Both are installed in a cast aluminum case. The unit is not hermetically
sealed and should be mounted in a suitable enclosure when dust, moisture, and/or a
corrosive atmosphere are anticipated.
The Guardian is designed for easy installation and configuration; the Guardian features no
external or internal switches or adjustments. All operating parameters are set via the setup
port.
1.3.1
Front Panel
