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WARNING
Verify that all circuit breakers on the MAF 900-60S MCPA is in the OFF position and
(Reset) switch is in OFF position before installation in sub-rack. Turn OFF all external
power to the sub-rack before installing MAF 900-60S MCPA
1. Install sub-rack into host radio base station and secure it into place using #10
32x1/2 Phillips screws and #10 flat washers.
2. C27 Vdc using #10 gauge wire. 1- Positive (red) 1- Return/Ground
(black).
3. Connect RF IN cable to sub-rack
4. Connect RF OUT cable to sub-rack.
5. Connect external ALARM interface to external summary alarm board in host
radio base station.
6. Before installing the MAF 900-60S MCPA into the sub-rack, inspect the 21-pin-
D-sub combo connector on the rear of each amplifier. Verify that all pins are
straight, no pins are recessed, and that the alignment shield is not bent.
WARNING
Do not slam amplifiers into the sub-rack. Forcing the amplifier into the sub-rack at too
fast a rate may cause pins on the 21-pin-D-sub connector of the amplifier to become
recessed or broken.
7. Continue installing MAF 900-60S amplifiers into sub-rack.
8. Apply +27 Vdc power to sub-rack. Measure with VOM +27 Vdc
±
1.0 Vdc. If
the input voltage is above or below the limits. Check DC power rectifier system.
9. Verify cooling fans on sub-rack is operational.
10. Refer to Section 4 for initial turn-on and checkout procedure.