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9. Select the correct configuration option or options for the intended application or applications. Please
note that some configuration options may not apply depending on specific hardware options supplied
and whether a unit being configured is connected to a companion unit, i.e., a TCU connected via a
coaxial cable to a companion TXU, etc.
10. Next, use the
“Program Radio”
function to load the specified changes and settings into the Strata
TX radio system. It is strongly recommended that you perform a
“Load Settings From Radio”
action to verify the desired settings were loaded into the Strata TX radio system.
Note:
An active programming or configuration retrieval session requires approximately 2 minutes to
complete. Do not disturb the radio system or serial data connections until an indication is received that
the current operation has completed.
11. When the Strata system has been properly configured and the front panel monitoring control has been
used to verify the desired configurations have been implemented, use the “
Save Settings to File
”
option and save the current system configurations for future use, either for restoring the current
system settings or for applying similar configuration parameters to another system. You may wish to
enter a descriptive name for this particular configuration in the
Customer
screen “Description
Information” field in addition to a unique file name to aid in identifying this particular system
configuration.
12. When the current Strata TX system configuration action has been completed, remove the serial data
connection to the Strata TX system.
13. Test and verify proper operation of the configured Strata system using the front panel controls as
described elsewhere in this document.
This completes remote configuration of the Strata TX system.
Note:
A limited number of Strata system configuration parameters may be modified using the front panel
controls such as selecting pre-configured presets and powering adjacent units, etc. You may also
effectively use the front panel controls to monitor proper operation and review current preset
configurations, etc.
Basic System Operation
The following basic operational notes are supplied in an effort to ensure the Strata TX system is operating
properly.
1. Always ensure you apply the proper DC input power, including a verification of the current handling
capacity of the power source. Note that some applications require minimum DC power for proper
operation, e.g., the case where a TCU is separated from the TXU over a long length of coaxial cable.
2. Be sure the front panel controls are set properly to supply power to either or both a TCU or HPU unit
when DC power is supplied from the TXU. Note that the HPU obtains its DC operating power over
the RF coaxial cable from the companion TXU.
