User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- 0. Preface
- 1. Systems Description
- 2. Getting Started
- 2.1 Identifying your Device
- 2.2 Unpacking your Nano Transmitter
- 2.3 Unpacking your HD Nano Transmitter
- 2.4 About the Labels on your Nano Transmitter
- 2.5 Planning the Hardware Installation
- 2.6 Identifying the Variants of Nano Transmitter
- 2.7 Identifying the Options of Nano Transmitter
- 2.1 Identifying the Variants of HD Nano Transmitter
- 2.2 Identifying the Options of HD Nano Transmitter
- 2.3 About the Software with your Nano Transmitter
- 3. Controls, Connections and Indicators
- 3.1 About Controls, Connections and Indicators
- 3.2 Exploring the Top Panel – Nano Transmitter
- 3.3 Exploring the Bottom Panel – Nano Transmitter
- 3.4 Exploring the Side Panel – Nano Transmitter
- 3.5 Exploring the Top Panel – HD Nano Transmitter
- 3.6 Exploring the Bottom Panel – HD Nano Transmitter
- 3.7 Exploring the Side Panel – HD Nano Transmitter
- 4. Setting up your Nano Transmitter
- 5. Basic Operation
- 6. Advanced Operation
- 7. Advanced Setup
- 7.1 About Advanced Setup
- 7.2 Installing the Nano TX Controller on your PC
- 7.3 Connecting your PC to the Nano TX using Serial
- 7.4 Exploring the Nano TX Controller Main Window
- 7.5 Performing a Quick Setup
- 7.6 Working with the Unit Status Panel
- 7.7 Working with the Switch Panel
- 7.8 Working with the Unit Tab
- 7.9 Working with the Modulation Tab
- 7.10 Working with the Audio Tab
- 7.11 Working with the Video Tab
- 7.12 Working with the Misc Tab
- 8. Appendix A – Cautions and Warnings
- 9. Appendix B - Care and Maintenance
- 10. Appendix C-Glossary
- 11. Appendix D – Reference Material
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4. Setting up your Nano Transmitter
4.1 Connecting the Antenna
This topic describes connecting systems designed mainly for transporting the RF signals. Of
all the variables affecting single-channel radio communications, the one factor that an
operator has the most control over is the antenna. With the right antenna, an operator can
change a marginal net into a reliable net.
There is an antenna interface located on the top panel of the Nano Transmitter. An antenna
must be fitted before you place the unit in RF mode.
CAUTION: Antennas should be connected directly to the unit. If you have to use cables
between the antennas and the Transmitter (in a mobile application for example), keep them
short and use very high quality cable.
Before you Begin
You’ll need:
An antenna that matches the frequency range of your Nano Transmitter.
Step 1: Attach the Antenna
1. Connect the antenna to the SMA receptacle on the top panel of the Nano Transmitter.
2. Do not over tighten the antenna – hand tight only!
Step 2: Set Antenna Polarization
1. COFDM links are very robust and are tolerant to changes in antenna position, however, it
is important to try and keep the antennas in the same plane if possible.
2. The antennas used with the COFDM links are normally linearly polarized.
Next Steps
Connect DC Power.
4.2 Connecting DC Power
The Nano Transmitter requires 12VDC. This can be supplied from a vehicle, an AC Adaptor or
a battery pack.
Before you Begin
You’ll need:
A 12VDC Power Source
Nano Transmitter
CA0002 Power Cable Assembly.
CA2253 Omnetics Nano Circular Power Cable.