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// SATELLAR MANUAL // RADIO UNIT // USER GUIDE // V. 1.8
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Warranty and safety instructions
Read these safety instructions carefully before using the product:
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The warranty will be void if the product is used in any way that is in
contradiction with the instructions given in this manual, or if the housing of the
radio modem has been opened or tampered with.
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The radio modem is only to be operated at frequencies allocated by local
authorities, and without exceeding the given maximum allowed output
power ratings. Satel and its distributors are not responsible if any products
manufactured by it are used in unlawful ways.
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The devices mentioned in this manual are to be used only according to the
instructions described in this manual. Faultless and safe operation of the
devices can be guaranteed only if the transport, storage, operation and
handling of the devices is appropriate. This also applies to the maintenance of
the products.
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To prevent damage to device, both the radio modem and any terminal device
must always be switched OFF before connecting or disconnecting the serial
connection cable. It should be ascertained that different devices used have the
same ground potential. Before connecting any power cables the output voltage
of the power supply should be checked.
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It is possible to connect the device to an outdoor antenna or a cable distribution
system. In these cases, in order to conduct the possible over voltages due to
lightings to earth, the equipment should be connected to protective earth by
using the mounting screws of the device. This is a requirement in order to be in
compliance with the electrical safety regulations (EN 60950-1).
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To be protected against all verified adverse effects the separation distance of
at least 50 cm must be maintained between the antenna of SATELLAR radio
modem and all persons.
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Any radio link can susceptible to external interference and signal degradation by
its nature. Beacuse of that, the effects of possible interference mechanism and
the sufficient back-up schemes must be taken into account in the system design
of the critical applications.
