Installation Guide

First InterComm ™ System Installation Guide
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November 2007
3.2 Tools and Test Equipment
Table 4 lists details of the test equipment and software required to install the FICS.
These comprise:
• A laptop computer equipped with WiFi capability, loaded with Windows® XP
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Operating System, Service Pack 2, and FICS installer software (required to upload
user-specific parameters into the VCA100). The laptop is also used to test the FICS
after installation.
• A watt meter to test any antenna cables terminated by the installer.
• A volt/ohmmeter to perform voltage and resistance checks.
Table 5 lists recommended tools for the First InterComm installation. Equivalent
substitutes may be used as necessary.
Table 4. Required Test Equipment and Software
Description Part Number Vendor Quantity
Laptop PC with Windows XP, Service Pack 2 Varies Varies 1
Buffalo 2.4 GHz Wireless Network Card WLI-CB-G54HP Buffalo Technology 1
BAE Systems First InterComm Installer’s CD TBD BAE Systems 1
Voltage/Resistance Meter (DVM or VOM) Varies Varies 1
Watt Meter w/ cables and adapters Varies Varies 1
Table 5. Recommended Tools for First InterComm Installation
Tool Model/Specification
Screwdrivers, Phillips Head #1 and #2
Non-insulated Crimp Tool Thomas & Betts WT-111-M
Crimp Tool, Ratcheting Coaxial Cambridge 24-9960P
Hole Saw, 3/4-inch with depth protection Ripley HSK 19 or Antenex® HS34
Non-Metallic Fish Tape Klein-Lite® 50156, 25 feet
Clutch-type Screw Gun Makita® #6096DWE, #1 and #2 Phillips-Head bits
Pliers Slip Jaw
Electric Drill 3/8-inch, with HSS bits
De-Burring Tool
Socket Set Quarter Inch
Wire Cutters Flush-cut and large
RF Cable Termination Kit For SMA and TNC connectors
Heat Gun
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