Exalt Communications, Inc.
EX-5r Installation & Management
5000007
15
2006-05-17
3.1 Record
Keeping
After installation, it is advised that the following items are recorded for the sake of ongoing
maintenance and any future troubleshooting. A record should be kept for each end of the radio
link. It is advised to store a copy of these records at the radio location, at the opposite end radio
location, and a central record-keeping storage location.
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GPS coordinates for antenna locations at each site
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Antenna heights above ground level (AGL), as mounted
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Antenna model numbers, serial numbers and specifications
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Antenna polarization as mounted
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Length/type of primary transmission lines at each site
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Model number and serial number of RF lightning arrestor used
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Length/type of secondary transmission line(s)
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Transmitter output power setting as installed at each site
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RSL as measured after antenna alignment at each site
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Designed RSL per original design at each site
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RSL reading with far-end power off (from each end)
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Spectrum analyzer plot with far end off at each site
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VSWR/Return Loss at Radio’s antenna connector at each site
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Radio’s network management IP address at each site
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Radio’s Network Management Gateway address at each site
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Radio’s operating frequency, bandwidth setting, mode of operation
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Optionally purchased extended warranty and/or emergency service contract details
In addition, certain information may be desired for central record-keeping only:
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Security codes and login passwords (should be kept in a secure place or memorized)
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Photographs of complete installation
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End-user sign-off/acceptance documentation (if any)
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Photo of rear panel label (part number, serial number, MAC address information)
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Site access information phone numbers, access codes, directions