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MDS 4790/9790 Series I/O Guide
MDS 05-3438A01, Rev. F
When installing the feedline, do not kink, twist, or stretch the cable.
After installation, fasten the cable securely to the antenna tower or other
supporting structure.
A Type-N connector is required to connect the feedline to the radio.
Install the feedline connectors in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weather-
proofing connectors that will be installed outdoors.
If large-diameter, semi-rigid coaxial cable is used for the feedline, insert
a short length of 1/4 inch Superflex
TM
Cable (MDS P/N 97-1677A28) or
other low-loss flexible cable between the radio and the feedline. This
flexible interface eliminates tight bends in the feedline and reduces
stresses on the feedline and connectors. The flexible section also allows
you to mount the radio slides, and to pull it out without stressing the
transmission line.
4.6 Interface Wiring Connections
Make all connections to the master station at the rear panel (see
Figure 13
). Refer to the following descriptions for specific information
on these connections.
Invisible place holder
Figure 13. Master Station Rear Panel
TX, Antenna, and RX Coaxial Connectors (Type-N)
These are for connection to the station antenna, or external equipment
such as a duplexer or cavity filter. The connectors present depend on
whether the radio was shipped for operation with these external devices.
Application # 1—
No External Devices
The most common arrangement of the master station is to connect
directly to the antenna system. In such cases, only the
ANT
connector is
present and the other coaxial connector holes are plugged.
Figure 14 on
Page 19
shows a direct antenna connection.
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J10 ALARM
J2
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J9
RJ-11
ORDERWIRE
J1
DIAGNOSTICS
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Power Supply
POWER
ON/OFF
POWER
INPUT
TX*
J3
DATA
(DB-25)
RX*
ANT
Ground Lug
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* Present when external duplexer or
cavity filter is supplied. Otherwise, holes
are plugged. See text.
Present when internal duplexer is supplied.
Otherwise, hole is plugged. See text.
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