User's Manual

6 MDS Master Station Setup Guide 05-6398A01, Rev. D
Regulatory & Product Information
Sheet—MDS Master Station
FCC Part 15 Notice
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi-
ronment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Canada, IC ERP Limits
IC SRSP-501, 6.3.2. Limits the ERP to 125W for fixed point-to-point
operation. For IC use the antenna gain and Transmit power must be set
to meet the ERP limit of 125W. This can be accomplished by using the
appropriate at antenna gain in combination with the RF power settings.
RF Exposure Notice
To comply with RF exposure requirements, the antenna shall be in-
stalled to ensure a minimum separation distance shown below from
persons. The antenna may not be collocated or operated in conjunction
with other transmitting devices. To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) is not more than that
permitted for successful communication.
Table 8-1 Antenna Gain vs. Minimum RF Safety
Distance
Antenna Gain
0–5 dBi 5–10 dBi 10–16.5 dBi
Safety Distance
SDM4 variant -
FCC
1.09
meters
1.95
meters
4.11 meters
Safety Distance
SDM4 variant –
IC
1.43
meters
2.54
meters
5.37 meters
Safety Distance
SDM9 variant
0.46 meter .82 meters 1.74 meters
Safety Distance
(other models):
Consult factory prior to operation.
Only approved antennas may be used on the unit's RF output
connectors, as listed below. The use of non-approved antennas
may result in a violation of FCC rules, and subject the user to FCC
enforcement action.
Antennas with gain greater than 16dBi have not been author-
ized for use with the EUT; and (b) installation of the EUT into
portable applications with respect to RF compliance will require
SAR testing and Regulatory approval.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
Servicing Precautions
When servicing energized equipment, be sure to wear appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). During internal service, situa-
tions could arise where objects accidentally contact or short circuit
components and the appropriate PPE would alleviate or decrease the
severity of potential injury. When servicing radios, all workplace regula-
tions and other applicable standards for live electrical work should be
followed to ensure personal safety.
Manual Revision and Accuracy
This manual was prepared to cover a specific version of firmware code.
Accordingly, some screens and features may differ from the actual unit
you are working with. While every reasonable effort has been made to
ensure the accuracy of this publication, product improvements may also
result in minor differences between the manual and the product shipped
to you. If you have additional questions or need an exact specification
for a product, please contact GE MDS, using the information at the back
of this guide.
In addition, manual updates can be found on our web site at
www.gemds.com.
Environmental Information
The manufacture of this equipment has required the extraction and use
of natural resources. Improper disposal may contaminate the environ-
ment and present a health risk due to hazardous substances contained
within. To avoid dissemination of these substances into our environment
and to limit the demand on natural resources, we encourage you to use
the appropriate recycling systems for disposal. These systems will reuse
or recycle most of the materials found in this equipment in a sound way.
Please contact GE MDS or your supplier for more information on the
proper disposal of this equipment.
Product Test Data Sheets
Test Data Sheets showing the original factory test results for this unit are
available upon request from the GE MDS Quality Leader. Contact the
factory using the information at the back of this manual. Serial numbers
must be provided for each product where a Test Data Sheet is required.
Grounding Requirements
To minimize the chance of damage to the unit and connected equip-
ment, a safety ground (NEC Class 2 compliant) is recommended which
bonds the antenna system, chassis, power supply and connected data
equipment to a single-point ground, keeping all ground leads as short as
possible.
Normally, the unit is adequately grounded if the supplied mounting
brackets are used to mount it to a well-grounded metal surface. If the
unit is not mounted to a grounded surface, it is recommended that a
safety ground wire be attached to one of the mounting brackets or a
screw on the enclosure.
The use of a lightning protector is recommended where the antenna
cable enters the building. Bond the protector to the tower/support
ground, if possible. All grounds and cabling must comply with applicable
codes and regulations.