Nautel NX100, Preinstallation Manual

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NX100 Pre-installation Manual Pre-installation tasks
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7. Order any accessories or optional equipment that you may need.
8. Terminate the transmitter end of the RF feedline with the appropriate mating connector.
Unless otherwise specified in contract documents, the transmitter will accept a 3-1/8 inch
EIA flange connector.
9. If the transmitter will be used to broadcast IBOC or DRM, perform a full impedance sweep
of the antenna system. See “Antenna system” on page 6-4 .
10. Arrange manpower or lifting equipment to move and assemble the transmitter. You may
want to use a forklift to move either the transmitter or its power transformer into place for
installation.
11. Implement a safety interlock, if required. See the NX100 Operations and Maintenance Manual
for details on using the optional keyed interlock system.
12. If you are going to use an external frequency reference, ensure that the reference source
meets required specifications.
13. Prepare to integrate the NX100 transmitter into your station control circuitry, if required.
14. Train your station technicians and operators on the use and maintenance of the NX100
transmitter.