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MDS P-60/P-60 HL Reference Manual
MDS 05-2818A01, Rev. C
5.5 System Troubleshooting
If difficulties are experienced with the packaged system,
Table 10
can be used
to help isolate the faulty element. See also the troubleshooting instructions
given in the associated transceiver manual.
If troubles persist, technical assistance is available from GE MDS’ Customer
Support by c1 (585) 242-9600. Please have the complete model
number code of the packaged system ready when calling for assistance. Refer
to the inside back cover of this manual for more information.
Table 10. Packaged System Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Corrective Action
Unit does not operate
a) Check for primary power
b) Check for blown fuses
c) Check for secure cabling connections
Unit does not operate on backup
battery, or runs only a short time
a) Check to see that battery is being charged properly (see
Battery Charging Check—AC-Powered Units Only
on
page 65).
b) Battery may be defective. If so, replace it with a functioning unit.
(see
Battery Charging Check—AC-Powered Units Only
on page 65).
Transmitter does not key
a) Manually key the transmitter with SW1 on the Interface/Utility
Board
b) Check cabling to external data equipment (RTU)
c) Check for secure cabling connections
System transmits and receives, but
overall performance is poor
a) Check antenna system for damage or antenna misalignment
b) Check for secure cabling connections
c) Check for proper supply voltage
d) Check transceiver for proper RF output
e) Check transceiver for proper frequency programming
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