SOL8SDR Hardware Guide
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3.
Connections, Controls and Indicators
3.1
Introduction
This chapter will help you identify all the connections and interfaces to help you install and control your
SOL8SDR device.
Each SOL8SDR has
front
and
rear
panels which contain all the interfaces for the unit. The SOL8SDR2X2W-P
also has a
left
panel with some connections.
3.2
Antenna Polarization
3.2.1
COFDM Transmitter/Receiver
COFDM links are very robust and are tolerant to changes in antenna location, but, it is important to try and
keep the antennas in the
same plane
if possible.
The antennas used with the COFDM links are usually
linearly
polarized.
3.2.2
MIMO Mesh
MIMO Mesh antennas are ideally polarised
orthogonally
, at right angles to each other.
3.3
SOL8SDR Concealment
CAUTION
: The SOL8SDR-C product is an OEM module which will need careful consideration for heatsinking
or fan cooling as part of the installation. Please read
SOL8SDR-C OEM Integration Document
available on
DTC’s WatchDox facility.
3.3.1
Front Panel
No
Item
Purpose
1
SMP 50 jack (pin)
RF-A COFDM antenna connects here.
2
SMP 50 jack (pin)
RF-B COFDM antenna connects here. This is the default transmit
output.
