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Manual Rev. 0.0 - March 2018
Section 3 - Installation (ATSC EC701HP Transmitter)
3.7
ON SITE PHYSICAL ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
trained personnel ONLY should conduct the on-site physical assembly.
3.7.1
Assembly Instructions
1- Unpacking the transmitter, power drawer and filter.
2- Position the rack where the equipment is installed in compliance with the following issues:
Antenna cable
AC Power Supply
RF Cable
Transport Stream
(ASI) cables
Grounding point
ATTENTION
The following precautions should be taken when positioning the transmitter at the installation
site:
1) The air intake (front) and air outlet (back) should be completely clear.
2) The transmitter rack must be positioned in such a way so as to ensure easy access
from any side. The gap between the transmitter and the shelter walls must be minimum 1.0
meter.
3) In case of installation on a site that contains other transmitters connected, do not position
the transmitter in a location that can receive hot air from other transmitters.
Figure: 3-15
AC Grounding
Site Grounding
Visual Inspection:
a. Remove the lateral and rear panel of the transmitter and proceed to a visual inspection
searching for any alteration that may have happened during the transportation of the equipment.
b. Pay special attention on the RF and signal cable connectors, ie. loose screws.
c. Check unit switches, make sure they are in the "ON" position.
Grounding:
For personal and equipment safety reasons, connect the ground of the of the transmitter room
to the ground of equipment before proceeding to the next steps.
