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120 20194-102 Paragon3 – 700/800MHz User Manual

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................1

1.1 I

NTENDED AUDIENCE........................................................................................................................................1

1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................1

1.2.1 Features...................................................................................................................................................2

1.2.2 Configuration...........................................................................................................................................2

1.3 F

ACTORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................3

1.4 PRODUCT WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................4

1.5 R

EPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................................................................................................4

1.5.1 Factory Repair.........................................................................................................................................4

1.6 P

ACKAGING.......................................................................................................................................................4

2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................5

2.1 O

VERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................5

2.2 L

OCATION .........................................................................................................................................................5

2.3 AMPLIFIER.........................................................................................................................................................6

2.4 REAR VIEWS .....................................................................................................................................................8

2.5 E

LECTRICAL ......................................................................................................................................................9

2.5.1 Paragon3 Assembly Power......................................................................................................................9

2.5.1.1 Standard Power Supply Configuration............................................................................................................ 9

2.5.1.2 Backplane Fuses............................................................................................................................................ 10

2.6 POWER AMPLIFIER ..........................................................................................................................................10

2.7 A

NTENNA ........................................................................................................................................................11

2.7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................11

2.7.2 Cabling and Connection........................................................................................................................11

2.8 C

OMPLETING THE PHYSICAL INSTALLATION. ..................................................................................................11

2.9 CHECKING OUT NORMAL OPERATION .............................................................................................................11

3. OPERATING DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................12

3.1 R

ADIO ASSEMBLY ...........................................................................................................................................12

3.1.1 Diversity SDR RX Module .....................................................................................................................12

3.1.2 1W Transmitter module .........................................................................................................................13

3.1.3 70W Power Amplifier ............................................................................................................................13

3.1.4 BSC module ...........................................................................................................................................14

3.1.5 Speaker panel.........................................................................................................................................14

3.1.6 Power Supply Modules ..........................................................................................................................15

3.1.6.1 Power Supply Rear Connections................................................................................................................... 16

3.1.7 Radio Backplane Assembly....................................................................................................................17

4. OPERATION & CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................18

4.1 B

ROWSER-BASED SETUP AND STATUS ............................................................................................................18

4.2 D

EFAULT IP SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................18

4.2.1 Ethernet Interface 1 (DATA)..................................................................................................................18

4.2.2 Ethernet Interface 2 (SETUP)................................................................................................................18

4.2.3 RF Interface...........................................................................................................................................18

4.3 IP

NETWORK SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................19

4.3.1 IP Network Settings (with Host) ............................................................................................................19

4.3.2 IP Network Settings (with Router).........................................................................................................19

4.4 LAN

SETUP.....................................................................................................................................................20

4.5 L

OGIN SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................20

4.5.1 Initial Installation Login........................................................................................................................21

4.6 I

NTERFACE ......................................................................................................................................................21

4.6.1 Apply, Cancel, Save Config, and Reset Unit Buttons & Help Icon........................................................22

4.7 A

DVANCED IP SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................23

4.7.1 Unit Identification and Status................................................................................................................23

4.7.2 Setup (Basic)..........................................................................................................................................24

4.7.2.1 Setup (Basic) ► General .............................................................................................................................. 24

4.7.2.2 Setup (Basic) ► Basic IP Configuration....................................................................................................... 24

4.7.2.3 Setup (Basic) ► Serial Ports Setup............................................................................................................... 25