User's Manual

MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. A MDS iNet 900 Installation and Operation Guide 13
DRAFT 6—8/29/01
4.0 INSTALLATION
A typical transceiver product shipment consists of an iNet 900 trans-
ceiver and a manual. Check the contents against the packing list secured
to the outside of the shipping box. Accessories and spare parts kits, if
any, are wrapped separately. Inspect all items for signs of damage and
save all packing materials for possible re-shipment.
Below are the basic steps for installing a iNet 900 transceiver. In most
cases, these steps alone will be sufficient to complete the installation.
Should further information be required, contact the factory at the
number given on the inside back cover of this manual.
If you are installing a traditional repeater system, you should also see
“TRADITIONAL REPEATER CONFIGURATION WITH TWO
RADIOS” on page 20 for important details on antennas and cabling.
NOTE: It is recommended that the Access Point station be installed
first. In this way, it will be possible to quickly check the oper-
ation of each associated Station Adapter unit as it is placed on
the air.
MDS iNet 900 transceivers are shipped from the factory set
to the “Station Adapter” mode unless they are marked
differently.
4.1 Step 1— Mounting the Transceiver
Mount the transceiver to a stable surface. (Fasteners/anchors are not
supplied unless specified when the order.) Figure 8 shows the dimen-
sions of the transceiver case and its mounting bracket. If possible,
choose a mounting location that provides easy access to the connectors
on the end of the radio and an unobstructed view of the LED status indi-
cators. Four threaded holes are located on the bottom of the radio which
are suitable for connecting mounting hardware. Use 6-32 x 1/4 inch
screws to attach mounting hardware to the bottom of the radio. (See
Figure 8 on page 14 for dimensions.)