RFX-RMR
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10 PREPARING FOR OPERATION
EQUIPMENT PREPARATION
Before leaving the equipment base to undertake an operation it is recommended that the following
equipment checks be made.
10.1 The RFX-RMR Receiver
10.1.1 Antennas
The RFX-RMR can be used with a variety of RF Central antennas
RFX-OMNI antennas are typically used for ground based mobile operations, or helicopter air to
ground
GPS controlled antenna for helicopter air to ground
PA series Low profile antennas are used for up linking ground to air, or on-board linking
HX series antennas offer increased gain and directivity
RFX-BEAM fan-beam antennas offer increased gain and 90-degree sector coverage.
Parabolic antennas offer the highest gain, and longest operation range
Full details are given in the RF Central Antennas data sheets
10.1.2 Checks
The Receiver may be powered from an external DC PSU, or by batteries. Check that any batteries to
be used are fully charged and that an emergency spare battery is available and fully charged.
Select the operating mode “switches” or “key-pad” 9.1
Confirm the correct frequency is selected. 9.4.1
Digital reception
Confirm the correct Video format type is selected NTSC or PAL. 9.5.4
Confirm the correct Video analog output is selected Composite (CVBS) or Component (YC). 9.5.5
Confirm the correct digital video format is selected SDI or ASI. 9.5.6
Analog reception
Confirm the correct audio sub carrier frequencies are selected. 9.7.4
Check that the Video, audio, DC and RF cables are in good condition.
