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Installation
The
RLS-2
can be placed at any point between the operating position and the antenna, although it is
typically installed near the antenna systems. Any location with ambient temperatures below 150° F
(65° C) is acceptable.
In outdoor applications, a bead of non-corrosive, marine grade silicone, like DX Engineering part
number
PTX-82180,
should be used along the seams of the enclosure. Be sure to leave a small
opening in the bead, at the lowest point, for a condensation drain. Corrosive silicones have a
vinegar-like smell and should be avoided.
We recommend using high quality 75 Ω F-6 type “flooded” coax such as DX Engineering part
number
DXE-F6-SPL
. Flooded cables have the distinct advantage of automatically sealing small
accidental cuts or lacerations of the jacket. Flooding also prevents shield contamination and can be
direct-buried. Moisture ingress into the shield often occurs at the connector and can cause increased
system noise. To ensure weatherproof connections, use
DXE-SNS6-25
Snap-N-Seal connectors.
(
DXE-SNS6-25
contains 25 Snap-N-Seal connectors). The Snap-N-Seal connectors cannot be
installed with normal crimping tools or pliers, so an installation tool like the
DXE-SNS-CT1
is
essential for proper connector installation.
Optional Items
DXE-CC-8A - Control Console, 8 Position
The CC-8A Control Console is a flexible, 8-position controller used to control the DX Engineering RR8 series antenna switches, the
RFS-2P Receive Four Square controller or any product that uses a 12 or 24* Vdc 1-of-8 or BCD control format. The attractive metal
housing is powder-coated and features an ON/OFF switch, ergonomic selector knob and eight front-panel LED's, with adjustable
brightness, to indicate switch position.
The rear panel external plug allows the control cable to be easily unplugged during weather events or if the shack needs to be
rearranged. We suggest unplugging the CC-8A control leads when severe weather is expected. The use of a lightning protector on the
control lines, such as the PolyPhaser PPC-IS-RCT, available from DX Engineering, is prudent as well.
Shielded CAT-5 type cable can be used for the control cable. (8 conductors plus ground).
DXE-CW9S
is a top quality 9-conductor
stranded, shielded cable for best results.
For most applications requiring 12 vdc switching, your existing transceiver power supply or the accessory
DXE-PSW-12D1A
can be
used.
Features
Switching positions: 8
Input voltage: 12/24 Vdc, user supplied
Output voltage: 12/24 Vdc *
Protection: Dual internal automatic reset fuses
Output format: 3-bit BCD or standard 1-of-8
Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 2.75'' (203.2 x 127 x 69.85 mm) (WxDxH)
*Dependent on user-supplied dc input power source.
