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MHX-920 Operating Manual:Glossary

 

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 WARNING

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To satisfy FCC RF exposure 
requirements for mobile 
transmitting devices, a separation 
distance of 23 cm or more should 
be maintained between the 
antenna of this device and 
persons during device operation. 
To ensure compliance, operations 
at closer than this distance is not 
recommended.  The antenna used 
for this transmitter must not be 
co-located in conjunction with 
any other antenna or transmitter. 

 

 

 

 WARNING

:   

Direct human contact with the 
antenna is potentially unhealthy 
when the MHX920 is generating 
RF energy.  Always ensure that 
the MHX920 equipment is 
powered down during 
installation.

 

 

 
 

 WARNING

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Never work on an antenna 
system when there is lightning in 
the area.

 

 
 

3.2.2  Installing External Cables, Antennas and Lightning 

Arrestors 

Qualified and experienced personnel must carry out the installation, 
removal or maintenance of all antenna components.   

Never work on an antenna system when there is lightning in the area. 

Direct human contact with the antenna is potentially unhealthy when the 
MHX920 is generating RF energy.  Always ensure that the MHX920 
equipment is powered down during installation.  At all times a distance of 
23 cm must be maintained between the antenna and any person when the 
device is in operation. 

Surge Arrestors 

The most effective protection against lightning is to install two lightning 
(surge) arrestors, one at the antenna, the other one at the interface with the 
equipment.  The surge arrestor grounding system should be fully 
interconnected with the transmission tower and power grounding systems to 
form a single, fully integrated ground circuit.  Typically, both ports on surge 
arrestors are N-female. 

External Filter 

Although the MHX920 is capable of filtering out RF noise in most 
environments, there are circumstances that require external filtering.  
Paging towers and cellular base stations in close proximity to the MHX920 
antenna can desensitize the receiver.  Microhard Systems’ external cavity 
filter eliminates this problem.  The filter has two N-female ports and should 
be connected in line at the interface to the RF equipment. 

Weatherproofing 

Type N and RTNC connectors are not weatherproof.  All connectors should 
be taped with rubber splicing tape (weatherproofing tape), and then coated 
with a sealant. 
 

Cabling 

The following coax cables are recommended: 

Table 3 Cable Loss 

Cable Loss 

(dB/100ft) 

LMR 195 

10.7 

LMR 400 

3.9 

LMR 600 

2.5 

Factors to take into consideration when choosing a cable are: 

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price; 

• 

bend radius limitations (the lower performance cables generally can 
bend more sharply) 

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performance requirements; and, 

• 

distance between the equipment and the antenna. 

 

Содержание MHX-920

Страница 1: ...MHX920 900 MHz Spread Spectrum OEM Transceiver Revision 0 10 January 9 2006 17 2135 32nd Ave N E Calgary Alberta T3K 4Z4 Phone 403 248 0028 Fax 403 248 2762 www microhardcorp com Model MHX920A Microh...

Страница 2: ...IONAL WARRANTY Indemnification The Purchaser shall indemnify Microhard Systems Inc and its respective directors officers employees successors and assigns including any subsidiaries related corporation...

Страница 3: ...d antennas Antennas not listed in the tables must be tested to comply with FCC Section 15 203 unique antenna connectors and Section 15 247 emissions WARNING MAXIMUM EIRP FCC Regulations allow up to 36...

Страница 4: ...ights ii MHX920 Regulatory Requirements iii CONTENTS IV 2 GENERAL 1 2 0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 2 1 OUTPUT POWER LEVEL 2 3 INSTALLATION 4 3 0 OVERVIEW 4 3 1 ESTIMATING THE GAIN MARGIN 4 3 2 ANTENNAS AND CA...

Страница 5: ...exempt band of the radio spectrum1 this means that it can be used without access fees such as those incurred by cellular airtime a serial I O data port with handshaking and hardware flow control allo...

Страница 6: ...ry low power levels so it is recommended that the lowest power necessary is used using excessive power contributes to unnecessary RF pollution Ideally you should test the communications performance be...

Страница 7: ...MHX 920 Operating Manual Chapter2 General 3...

Страница 8: ...ween a transmitter receiver pair The number can be calculated based on knowledge of the equipment being deployed The following four factors make up a system gain calculation 1 Transmitter power user s...

Страница 9: ...een system gain and path loss Referring to the same example suppose the path loss is 100 dB the gain margin would be 40 dB which is more than adequate for reliable communication Path loss is a very co...

Страница 10: ...2 Antennas and Cabling This section describes the recommended procedure for installing cabling and antennas for use with the MHX920 module 3 2 1 Internal Cabling The most common method for installing...

Страница 11: ...and any person when the device is in operation Surge Arrestors The most effective protection against lightning is to install two lightning surge arrestors one at the antenna the other one at the inte...

Страница 12: ...t If the equipment is in a fixed location and is to communicate with only one other unit also in a fixed location then a Yagi antenna is suitable Choose a Yagi with enough gain to ensure adequate gain...

Страница 13: ...he maximum power setting of 30dBm Example 2 What is the maximum power the MHX920 can be set to comply with FCC and IC given the following equipment given a Yagi Ant Gain 12dBd and cable and connector...

Страница 14: ...Directional Antenna Bluewave RPTNC Pigtail MHS031501 9dBd 900MHz Yagi Directional Antenna Antenex RPTNC Pigtail MHS031441 10dBd 900 MHz Yagi Directional Antenna Bluewave RPTNC Pigtail MHS031451 11dBd...

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