WDS P20, Installation And Operation Manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
Below are the basic steps for configuring a Redundant Station using the WDS P20 Redundant Transceiver
Chassis. Detailed instructions are given in “INSTALLATION” on page 9.
1. Install transceivers (if not shipped installed)
• Remove chassis cover.
• Remove mounting plate.
• Mount transceivers to plate.
2. Connect internal back-up battery (if so equipped) and replace chassis cover.
3. Connect wiring
• Connect to ground, connect antenna(s), connect to data interface, connect to power, and connect any
alarms. Connections are described in “Connecting Wiring” on page 12.
4. Program transceivers
• Plug in HHT to Transceiver A.
• Set Front Panel Radio Selection switch to A.
• Enter
INIT xx20 (where xx is the first two digits of transceiver model number) to configure transceiver
for Redundant Station operation.
• Repeat for Transceiver B.
• Record all parameters on a label and affix the label to the chassis.
5. Configure for repeater operation if desired.
• See the instructions beginning with “Configuring the Redundant Transceiver Chassis as a Repeater”
on page 16.
6. Apply primary power
7. Select the active transceiver
• Set the front panel RADIO SELECTION Switch to A (Transceiver A, no auto switchover), B (Trans-
ceiver B, no auto switchover),or AUTO (automatic switchover).
8. Verify proper operation
• Observe LEDs on rear panel.
• Refer to Table 3 or Table 4 on page 20 for a description of the status LEDs.
• Refine directional antenna headings for maximum received signal strength using the
RSSI command.
Remotes must be synchronized with the master station for use of this command.