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MDS P-60/P-60 HL Reference Manual
MDS 05-2818A01, Rev. C
3.0
MDS P-50 INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The MDS P-50 is a discontinued product, and is pro vided in this
manual for historical reference only.
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection
After opening the shipping container, check the contents against the packing
list secured to the outside of the box. We recommend that all shipping materials
be saved in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
The factory test data sheet is normally packed with the equipment. Check this
sheet to ensure that the packaged radio system has been configured to meet
your requirements. Specific items to check include: primary power voltage,
transmit and receive frequencies, modem speed (if applicable), FM deviation,
and transmitter RF power output. If there are discrepancies, contact GE MDS
Customer Support at +1 (585) 242-9600 for assistance.
3.2 Installation Considerations
A short time spent planning the installation can help prevent performance
problems later on. Select a location that provides a stable mounting surface,
and also allows for convenient routing of the antenna, power and data cabling.
All of these cables (but especially the antenna feedline) need to be kept as short
as possible to minimize losses. Refer to the transceiver manual for further
information on selecting feedlines.
Packaged systems are normally mounted in either a wall-mount or pole-mount
configuration. If possible, install the unit in a location that can be easily
reached while standing on the ground. This allows convenient access for test
and servicing of the radio system.
If the unit
must
be installed in a location that is not easily accessible, it may be
desirable to first operate the packaged system on a test bench to verify proper
operation with customer-supplied equipment and to set any programmable
parameters before final installation. However, installation tasks such as
antenna aiming and SWR checks should be done with the unit in its permanent
operating position.
NOTE:
The use of stainless steel mounting hardware is recommended for
outdoor installations.
3.3 Mounting the Enclosure
There are two basic mounting arrangements for the MDS
P-50—wall mount or
pole mount. The steps below describe methods for mounting the unit in both of
these standard configurations. When planning the installation, refer to
Figure 12 on Page 27
, which shows the mounting dimensions of the MDS
P-50
packaged system.
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