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2.6 Indoor Server Radio Installation
The indoor server radio uses a different circuit board than the outdoor server or client radios.
Additional inputs for RS-232 and RS-422 signal are provided, and LED’s for transmit,
receive, in-range, and power are included. Refer to
Figure 16 . In addition, the indoor server
radio is powered with a wall-pack transformer that provides 12 VAC to the radio. As with
outdoor radio systems, the server and client radios must maintain a direct line-of-sight
between antennas for clear communication.
Figure 16: Indoor Server Front and Back Panels
The indoor server radio comes in a plastic case and is intended for use only with indoor
displays. It should be handled carefully.
Do not drop the indoor server radio or allow it to
get wet .
(Some early outdoor displays were sold with an indoor server radio that communicated to
the client through a window. Because many of these sites proved to be problematic, this
practice was discontinued. However, the types of connections used then are similar to those
in the following directions.)
Note the following for correct signal communication:
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The Power LED will be on when power is applied to the radio.
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The In Range LED will be on when the server and client are in range of each other.
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The TX and RX LEDs will flicker when communication is taking place between the
server and client radios.
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The antenna should be attached securely and in a parallel position to the antenna on
the client radio.
Installing an Indoor Server Radio
Reference Drawings:
System Riser Diagram, Radio Interface, Indoor Gen 2. ....................... Drawing A- 187988
System Riser Diagram, Radio Interface, QC, Gen 2 ............................. Drawing A-187998
Three types of signal are possible with the indoor radio installation:
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RS-232.
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RS-422.
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Modem.
Refer to the installation steps that correspond to the signal method being used.
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