User's Manual

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Table 8 - Checklist A (after installation)
CHECKLIST A
(Paragon
PD
)
Recommended Check out after Installation
Step ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS
at 25°
°°
°C
MEASURE WITH IF NOT?
1
Normal Power-up
Sequence
BDLC
PD
beeps once, all LEDs come ON for about four seconds, the green
LEDs then flash in a “ripple” pattern for close to two seconds. All LEDs go OFF
except the CK that should flash 6 to 8 times per second. For functions, see
section 3.2.1.5
2
Connect and save unit
config
Press WinRIS Get but-
ton
as per WinRIS Help content
3
Transmitter Output
Power
Press TXON (Unmod)
VHF/UHF: 20 - 100 watts
800 MHz: 20 - 70 watts
900 MHz: 65 - 100 watts
+10%, -10%
Service monitor set
to read power
or
150W in-line watt-
meter installed as
close as possible to
the unit antenna
connector.
1
Check for bad connec-
tions, damaged coax cable,
etc.
4
Transmitter Reflected
Power
Press TXON (Unmod)
< 5% of forward power or
as specified by System
Engineering.
10W in-line watt-
meter
Check for bad connections,
damaged coax cable, etc.
5
RF Link test
Use the mobile address
function and “Send” but-
ton to dynamically test
the link
Look for
“Delivery confirmed” on
the Status bar
Refer to 4.3.1 and to
WinRIS Help
content.
Mobile is out of range
Refer to factory technical
support.
1
(unless unit has been set a lower value). Note that readings less than 100 watts for VHF/UHF or 70 watts for 800 MHz models,
may be due to losses in cables used for testing. Check also your wattmeter frequency calibration curve. Do not be too ready to
condemn the transmitter or the RF feedline & antenna installation.