User's Manual

MDS 05-6302A01, Rev. B MDS Mercury 16E Technical Manual iii

9.0 dBm-WATTS-VOLTS CONVERSION CHART .................................................................... 76

Band History .................................................................................................................................. 77

Technical Details ............................................................................................................................77

Exclusion Zones.............................................................................................................................77

APPENDIX A—3650 MHz Band Information .............................................................................. 77

APPENDIX B—Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations.................................................................... 79

This manual and all software described herein is protected by Copyright: 2012 GE MDS, LLC. All

rights reserved. GE MDS, LLC reserves its right to correct any errors and omissions in this

publication. Modbus

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FCC Part 15 Notice

The transceiver series complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class A digital device.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification or changes to this device without

the express approval of GE MDS may void the user’s authority to operate this device. Furthermore,

the Mercury Series is intended to be used only when installed in accordance with the instructions

outlined in this guide. Failure to comply with these instructions may void the user’s authority to

operate the device.

Industry Canada Notices (English and French)

Industry Canada rules (SRSP 301.7) require that the power to the antenna on an 1800-1830 MHz

installation shall not exceed 2 watts in any 1 MHz channel bandwidth.

Industrie Canada (PNRH 301.7) exigent que le pouvoir de l'antenne sur une installation de 1800 à

1830 MHz ne doit pas dépasser 2 watts en tout bande passante de 1 MHz canal.

For ODU installations: Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only

operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by

Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain

should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that

necessary for successful communication.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.