Antenna & Cable Monitor Operation Manual
12
Panel Mount
Installation
To install a Bird Antenna Monitor in the panel mount, follow these instructions
(Refer to
1.
Unbuckle the Velcro strap and move the power/alarm connector out of the
way.
2.
Place the ACM on the panel so that the screws on the bottom of the
Monitor fit into the locator holes on the panel.
Note:
The ACM should lock into place.
3.
Use the strap to secure the ACM.
4.
Plug the power/alarm connector into the power/alarm parallel port on the
ACM.
5.
Make RF and RS-232 connections as described in this chapter.
Power Supply
The ACM–RACKU includes a +15 VDC supply already connected to the terminal
strip.
The ACM–RACK requires a customer-provided power supply. Connect the
supply according to the manufacturer’s instructions (
for details on the panel wiring configuration).
RS-232 Port Setup
The RS-232 port is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no
parity. This configuration is fixed in the firmware and cannot be modified.
Operate the serial interface as follows:
Connect the Bird Antenna Monitor to the computer’s serial port with a
DB-9 cable.
Do not use a null modem adapter.
The port is configurable
from within the PCTool software.
WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the RF power source and the AC line before any
disassembly. The potential for electrical shock exists.
CAUTION
The +15V supply should only be used to power the ACM Panel. Do not
connect anything else to the power supply.