2-1
STRATA TX Operation Guide
400
Rev.
2
2
Installation
2.1
Overview
STRATA radio systems can be installed in a variety of
applications for portable, airborne, or mobile applications.
2.1.1
Glossary Terms
In this section, a “unit” refers to either:
• TCU - Transmitter Control Unit
• TXU - Transmitter Unit
• HPU - High Power Unit
• AC Universal Power Supply
A “stack” refers to one or more units used as a part of a system.
2.1.2
Mounting Options
Two types of mounting brackets are provided:
• Fixed Mounting Bracket – Use this bracket where you
have only front panel access to the system in order to install
or remove system units. This bracket is offered in two or
three unit models. For mechanical mounting information,
see
Section 2.2, "Fixed Mounting Bracket"
.
• Universal Mounting Bracket - This mounting bracket lets
you install any number of units in a stack. You install one
unit in each bracket. Units can be removed from the bracket
without having to disable the stack. For mechanical
mounting information, see
Section 2.3, "Universal Mounting
Bracket," on page 2-4
.
2.2
Fixed Mounting Bracket
Using the fixed bracket, units must be ordered with mounting
flanges for attaching to the bracket. Units are secured to the
mounting bracket using the cap screws attached to the flanges
as shown in
Figure 2-1
.
Figure 2-1 Transmitter Mounted in 3 Unit Fixed Bracket
2.2.1
Fixed Bracket Mounting Dimensions
For mechanical dimensioning for the 2 or 3 unit fixed bracket, refer to the following drawings:
•
Figure 2-2, "2 Unit Fixed Bracket Dimensions" on page 2-2
•
Figure 2-3, "3 Unit Fixed Bracket Dimensions" on page 2-3
FIXED
MOUNTING
FLANGES
CAPTIVE
SCREWS
BRACKET