CSI Wireless GBX, Справочное руководство

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GBX Reference Manual 21
Caution - Install the antenna only hand-tight. Damage resulting
from over-tightening the antenna is not covered by warranty.
2.5.3 Routing and Securing the Antenna Cable
The MGL-3 requires a 50
Ω
impedance antenna extension cable such
as RG-58U (up to a maximum of 10 m (33 ft) in length) for proper
operation. For more information on cable length, please contact your
CSI Wireless dealer or CSI Wireless Technical Support.
When choosing a route for the antenna extension cable, consider the
following recommendations:
•
Avoid running cables in areas of excessive heat.
•
Keep antenna cables away from corrosive chemicals.
•
Do not run the extension cable through door or window jams.
•
Keep the antenna cable away from rotating machinery.
•
Do not bend or crimp the antenna extension cable.
•
Avoid placing tension on the cable.
•
Remove unwanted slack from the antenna extension cable at the receiver
end.
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Secure along the cable route using plastic tie wraps.
2.5.4 Connecting the MGL-3 Antenna
The MGL-3 antenna connects to the GBX receiver using the supplied
TNC-male to BNC-male antenna cable. To connect the CDA-1
antenna to the GBX:
n Thread the TNC end of the TNC to BNC antenna extension cable onto
the TNC socket present on the MGL-3
n
Thread the BNC end of the TNC to BNC antenna extension cable to the BNC
socket connector on the rear panel of the GBX, labeled ANT.
Caution - Connect the antenna to the GBX receiver before you
apply power to the GBX.