User Manual Part 2

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Installation 6-1MTX5000 User and Technical Manual
Installation
6.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter describes how to unpack and install your MTX5000
Transmitter System (MTX5000). The MTX5000 system consists
of the MTX5000 Indoor Unit (IDU) and Outdoor Unit (ODU), also
referred to as the RF Unit. The topics covered in this chapter are
as follows:
Topic Page
Unpacking 6-1
Initial Inspection 6-2
Damage in Shipment 6-2
Installing the MTX5000 IDU 6-2
Site Preparation 6-2
Mounting the MTX5000 IDU 6-3
Power Connections 6-4
Power Requirements 6-4
Power Supply and Distribution 6-4
Grounding 6-5
Defining the Wiring Harness 6-5
Steps to Define the Harness 6-5
Select the Type of RF/Power Cabling 6-5
Select the Function Cables Required 6-7
Determine the Size of Harness Required 6-9
Cabling Requirements 6-9
MTX5000 System Type “N” Connector
Interface
6-11
MTX5000 System TNC Connector Interface 6-12
6.2 Unpacking
Each MTX5000 is shipped assembled, wired, and factory tested.
Each unit is packaged in appropriate shipping containers.
Here are some tips to help you with unpack your new equipment:
• Unpack the equipment carefully to avoid accidental
damage.
Installing the Fabricated Harness 6-13
Installing the Outdoor Unit 6-13
Site Preparation 6-14
Mounting the ODU 6-14
Making the Connections 6-15
Mast Top Connections 6-16
IDU Connections 6-16
Wayside Data Connections 6-24
Wayside Connections 6-24
Compatibility 6-24
Audio Connections 6-24
Audio Inputs 6-24
Analog Audio Inputs 6-25
Digital Audio Inputs 6-25
ODU Power 6-26
Remote Control Operations 6-26
Powering Up 6-27
Checks Before Power-Up 6-27
Initial Power-Up 6-27
Power Down 6-29
Product Modifications 6-29