User's Manual

Remtron
®
Engineered Systems
User Manual
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9M02-9028-A021-EN
Version 4.0
6. Installation
6.1 General
Check all the components to confirm that they are the components you ordered for your system and that they are
in good condition. If any components are missing, or if any are not in good condition, contact Cattron at
www.cattron.com/contact .
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES can result in serious personal
injury. Before starting this installation, ensure that the crane power has been disconnected and
that all applicable safety precautions are followed.
6.2 Locating the Equipment
6.2.1 Antenna Location
The antenna is one of the most important components of a radio receiving system. Proper placement of the
receiver antenna ensures reliable operation under the most severe conditions. A direct ‘line-of-sight’ path between
the transmitter and receiver antenna provides the best performance (refer to Figure 3).
Controlled range systems require a special flat panel antenna. Refer to Installation Procedure - SAFE-T-RANGE
(21R22CR) for special considerations for the antenna used with that system.
Figure 3: Transmitter/Receiver Communication
In most cases, the antenna may be mounted directly on the receiver cabinet. In determining the mounting
location, consider the following items:
• Mount the antenna vertically
• For optimum performance, give the antenna itself a minimum of 8 inches clearance in all directions,
excluding the wall or plate to which the receiver cabinet is mounted (refer to Figure 4)
• If the receiver cabinet location cannot provide this clearance and the antenna must be mounted at a
remote location, the Cattron Remote Antenna Mounting Kit should be used. See Receiver Spare Parts
List or contact Cattron at www.cattron.com/contact for more information
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