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General Description
Mobile Activation Case (Models MAC-01 and MAC-02)
General Description
Introduction
The Mobile Activation Case
(MAC) is a portable radio activation system. This mobile
system allows you to activate your outdoor warning system using radio controls. The
MAC comes in two version: the MAC-01 supports VHF radio networks, and the
MAC-02 supports UHF radio networks. The MAC is a portable, self-contained radio
transceiver and Modem MSK with power and battery backup.
The following main components are required for mobile use:
• MAC includes backpack for storage and cables for connecting to user-supplied
laptop.
• Laptop computer equipped with Federal Signal Commander Software.
Set up these components in the field and you are able to activate your warning system
through your laptop computer using Commander Software. The MAC comes with
a water-resistant backpack that includes everything you need to set up your mobile
workstation.
Features
The MAC has the following features.
• 30 Watt radio transceiver installed.
• Federal Signal Modem-MSK universal transceiver.
• USB port and backup RS232 port for connecting to your laptop.
• USB and RS232 serial cables.
• Bulkhead mounted female BNC antenna receptacle.
• Rubber duck antenna.
• Long-lasting rechargeable Li-ion battery with built-in battery charger.
• 8 hour standby operation followed by one hour continuous radio polling operation
without AC power, with radio at 10 Watts.
• 10 foot male-male fused automotive accessory power cable to interface 12 Vdc
automotive accessory power receptacle.
• AC power receptacle to charge internal battery with removable AC power cable.
• Padded water-resistant backpack to store and carry MAC and laptop computer.
Customer-Supplied Accessory
• Laptop computer (with power cord, if required) equipped with Federal Signal
Commander Software.
