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RM1200 Equipment Installation
Safety
Warning
For general operating and installation safety information, see the
“Owner’s Guide, MICOM-3F/3T/3R HF-SSB Transceivers”, Publication
6886867J01.
During installation work, strictly observe the applicable safety precautions
and local regulations. Do not work on the antenna system during
lightning storms.
Warning
Proper grounding is essential for your safety, and for good
communication performance.
Do not touch the antenna and the RF connectors while the RM1200
and/or the exciter (RM125/RM125R or equivalent) operates. During
transmission, high RF voltages appear at the RF connectors, the antenna
cables, and on the antenna itself. These voltages may cause severe injury
or death on contact.
Make sure the antenna is not located near high-voltage lines.
All personnel must be familiar with the applicable safety requirements
before attempting to install or operate the RM1200 and/or the exciter
(RM125/RM125R or equivalent). Severe injury or death could result from
failure to comply with the safety practices.
Warning
High AC voltage, capable of causing death or injury on contact, is present
on the AC INPUT terminal strip at the rear panel of the PS unit when the
unit is connected to a power source.
Caution
The RM1200 units are a two-person lift. Make sure that help is available
during the installation activities.
Caution
Before putting a new RM1200 into operation, it is necessary to calibrate
the system to obtain the correct transmit power (this calibration must
also be performed after either the exciter or the RM1200 is replaced).
Calibration instructions for the recommended exciter, RM125/RM125R,
appear in the Publication 2072-09538-00, “Radio Service Software (RSS)
User’s Guide” for RSS V3.0 and higher.
Installation Planning Guidelines
This section provides the additional information necessary for planning the installation of the RM1200
option. For information regarding the exciter/controller unit, refer to its manual.
