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MDS P-60/P-60 HL Reference Manual
MDS 05-2818A01, Rev. C
2.0
MDS P-60 INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Due to restricte d ventilation, the P-60 enclosure is not suitable for
applications using a continuously transmitting radio.
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
After opening the shipping container, check the contents against the packing
list secured to the outside of the box. We recommend saving all shipping mate-
rials in case the unit needs to be shipped in the future.
The factory test data sheet is normally packed with the equipment. Check this
sheet to ensure that the packaged radio system has been configured to meet
your requirements. Specific items to check include: primary power voltage,
transmit and receive frequencies, modem speed (if applicable), FM deviation,
and transmitter RF power output. If there are discrepancies, contact GE MDS’
Customer Support at +1 (585) 242-9600 for assistance.
2.2 Installation Considerations
A short time spent planning the installation can help prevent performance
problems later on. Select a location that provides a stable mounting surface,
and also allows for convenient routing of the antenna, power and data cabling.
All of these cables (but especially the antenna feedline) need to be kept as short
as possible to minimize losses. Refer to the transceiver manual for a feedline
loss chart.
Packaged systems are normally mounted in either a wall-mount or pole-mount
configuration. If possible, install the unit in a location that can be easily
reached while standing on the ground. This allows convenient access for test
and servicing of the radio system.
If the unit
must
be installed in a location that is not easily accessible, it may be
desirable to first operate the packaged system on a test bench to verify proper
operation with customer-supplied equipment and to set any programmable
parameters before installation. However, installation tasks such as antenna
aiming and SWR checks should be done with the unit placed in its final oper-
ating position.
NOTE:
The use of stainless steel mounting hardware is recommended for
outdoor installations.
2.3 Mounting the Enclosure
There are two basic mounting arrangements for the MDS
P-60—pole mount or
wall mount. Methods for mounting the unit in both of these configurations
follow. When planning the installation, refer to
Figure 3 on Page 13
, which
shows the mounting dimensions of the MDS
P-60 packaged system.
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