GE MDS ORBIT ECR, Technical Manual

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10 MDS Orbit MCR/ECR Technical Manual MDS 05-6632A01, Rev. F
Safety Regulatory Information
– (region-specific)
CE Mark and RTTE Notice
This product, using the "WIFI internal radio module", “CELL modem”, and “LN400 radio module” is CE
marked and compliant with the RTTE directive. Other configurations will be added for EU use in future
releases.
CE General Safety - IEC/CSA/EN60950 (applicable for CE marked units)
This product meets CE and General Safety requirements subject to the following
constraints:

Power supply unit will be provided by the end users and installed indoor only. It shall be a
certified SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) LPS (Limited Power Source) output rated 11-55Vdc,
100W max.

This unit is to be installed in a restricted access location.

Power (11-55Vdc)
UL - CSA/us Notice (NOT applicable to CE marked units)
This product is approved for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D Hazardous Locations. Such
locations are defined in Article 500 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication
NFPA 70, otherwise known as the National Electrical Code. The transceiver has been recognized for use
in these hazardous locations by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) which also issues the US mark
of approval (CSA/
US
). The CSA Certification is in accordance with CSA STD C22.2 No. 213-M1987.
CSA Conditions of Approval: The transceiver is not acceptable as a stand-alone unit for use in the
hazardous locations described above. It must either be mounted within another piece of equipment which
is certified for hazardous locations, or installed within guidelines, or conditions of approval, as set forth
by the approving agencies. These conditions of approval are as follows: The transceiver must be mounted
within a separate enclosure which is suitable for the intended application. The antennas are not intended
to be installed and mounted in a Class 1, Division 2 hazardous location. The antenna feedline, DC power
cable and interface cable must be routed through conduit in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Installation, operation and maintenance of the transceiver should be in accordance with the transceiver's
installation manual, and the National Electrical Code.
Tampering or replacement with non-factory
components may adversely affect the safe use of the transceiver in hazardous locations, and may
void the approval.
A power connector with screw-type retaining screws as supplied by GE MDS must be
used.
Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous. Refer to Articles 500 through 502 of the National
Electrical Code (NFPA 70) for further information on hazardous locations and
approved Division 2 wiring methods.
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