User Manual

MM-018965-001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1 REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................... 7
1.1 REGULATORY APPROVALS ............................................................................................ 7
1.1.1 Transmitter ............................................................................................................... 7
1.1.2 Receiver .................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3 FCC Compliance ...................................................................................................... 7
1.1.4 Industry Canada ........................................................................................................ 7
1.2 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS ................................................................................. 7
1.3 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION FOR FIXED OPERATION ........................... 9
1.3.1 Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits .................................................................. 9
1.3.2 Determining MPE Radius ......................................................................................... 9
1.3.3 Safety Training Information ................................................................................... 11
1.3.4 Contact Information ................................................................................................ 11
1.4 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION FOR MOBILE OPERATION ..................... 12
1.4.1 Nomadic Antennas ................................................................................................. 13
1.4.2 Approved Accessories ............................................................................................ 13
1.4.3 Occupational Safety Guidelines and Safety Training Information ......................... 14
1.4.4 Common Hazards ................................................................................................... 14
1.4.5 Operating Rules and Regulations ........................................................................... 15
1.4.6 Mobile Operating Tips ........................................................................................... 16
2 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 17
2.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................... 17
2.2 REFERENCE MANUALS .................................................................................................. 17
2.3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................................................................................................... 18
3 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................ 19
3.1 SUBSCRIBER STATION CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................... 19
3.2 VIDA BROADBAND SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................. 19
4 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ..................................................................... 22
4.1 UNPACKING EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................. 22
4.2 INSPECTING AND INVENTORYING EQUIPMENT ..................................................... 22
4.3 ITEMS INCLUDED ............................................................................................................ 22
5 PLANNING A FIXED STATION INSTALLATION .............................................................. 23
5.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 SITE EVALUATION .......................................................................................................... 23
5.3 ELECTRICAL POWER ...................................................................................................... 24
5.4 SITE GROUNDING ............................................................................................................ 24
5.5 SURGE PROTECTION ...................................................................................................... 25
5.6 ANTENNA OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 25
5.6.1 Antenna Requirements ........................................................................................... 26
5.6.2 Antenna Types ........................................................................................................ 26
5.7 CLIENT MOUNTING ........................................................................................................ 28
6 PLANNING A NOMADIC CLIENT INSTALLATION .......................................................... 29
6.1 RECOMMENDED KITS AND ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 30
6.1.1 Nomadic Mounting Bracket ................................................................................... 30
6.1.2 DC Power Cable Kit ............................................................................................... 30
6.2 NOMADIC STATION ANTENNA OPTIONS .................................................................. 32