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APPENDIX 1
26-Pin Connector
Conditions for Donor Alarm (26-pin)
This functionality applies only for a Donor antenna with a
DC short. Alarm monitors the connection of the BDA to
the donor antenna. An alarm condition will occur if there
is a disconnect at the donor antenna. Uplink and
Downlink amplifiers will shut down. Donor Alarm, Current
DL, and Current UL will indicate.
Test for DC short between male pin and
outer shell of antenna connectors
Figure 7a
If the donor antenna does not short please connect
G-Way’s special Donor Short Simulator.
Please note, if you intend to use other components (i.e.
Lightning Protector) between the base port and donor antenna
make sure they have an open short.
N Type Female/Female
Donor Short Simulator
N Type Male/Female
Donor Short Simulator
Figure 7b
Conditions for DC Backup Alarm
The alarm monitors the AC power. If the AC power
fails and DC is connected, the DC Alarm LED will
indicate DC power.
Conditions for Mobile Alarm *OPTIONAL
The alarm monitors mobile antenna conditions to the
VSWR. In poor conditions, Mobile Alarm and Current UL
will indicate.