Microwave Radio CodeRunner 2, Operator'S Manual

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Product Description 2-1 CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
Product Description
2.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter provides a overall description of the product, its
components, and its capabilities.
Here are the topics covered:
Topic Page
System Description 2-1
System Components 2-3
Operating Controls 2-4
External Connectors 2-5
IDU/ODU (RFU)
Interconnection 2-7
System Configurations 2-8
Single Band/Dual
Antenna Configuration 2-8
Dual Band Non-
Simultaneous
Transmitting 2-9
Dual Band Simultaneous
Transmitting 2-10
For More Information 2-11
2.2 System Description
The MRC CodeRunner 2 transmitter is designed to be both an
analog and digital transmitter for ENG portable applications.
CodeRunner 2 can accommodate a variety of analog and digital
inputs, and apply either analog or digital modulation.
CodeRunner 2 is an integrated, flexible solution consisting of:
• A rack mounted Indoor Unit (IDU), typically mounted
inside an ENG vehicle.
• A mast mounted Outdoor Unit (ODU), also called the RF
Unit (RFU).
A typical installation is shown in Figure 2-1.
Power Options
The CodeRunner 2 can be operated from
115 V / 220 V AC mains power, or from 18-36 V DC vehicle
power. Power is supplied to the IDU, which in turn powers the
ODU via the cable harness between them.
Analog/Digital Options
The CodeRunner 2 is digital-ready,
which means it can be ordered and installed as a full-featured
analog radio. Then later, it can be upgraded just by adding the
digital MPEG/COFDM Module.
Band & Frequency Options
The CodeRunner 2 is designed to
cover the bands below. It can be ordered as a single-band unit or
in a dual-band configuration to cover any two of these bands.
• 2-3 GHz
• 6-7 GHz
• 12-13 GHz
Band and frequency information is stored in the ODU, which
means switching bands after installation is very simple: just plug
in the RFU for the new band, and the IDU will automatically
configure itself for the new band.