User's Manual

20 MDS Master Station MDS 05-6399A01, Rev. D
3 INSTALLATION PLANNING
This section covers pre-installation factors that should be considered when installing the Master Station.
Careful planning will help achieve optimal performance from the radio. After reviewing this section, refer
to the step-by-step installation procedures beginning on INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
The specific details at an installation site may vary, but there are three main requirements for installing
the unit in all cases:
• Adequate and stable primary power
• An efficient and properly installed antenna system
• Correct interface connections between the Master Station and any connected equipment.
Figure 3-1shows a common arrangement of the Master Station as used in a multiple address radio net-
work. The system shows both SD and legacy x710 remote transceivers in use. Depending on order op-
tions, the Master Station can communicate with remotes employing Ethernet signaling, serial signaling, or
a mix of both.
Figure 3-1 Application Example