User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Notices
- Contents
- Introduction
- Product Description
- Routine Operation
- 3.1 Chapter Overview
- 3.2 Overview of Controls, Indicators and Connectors
- 3.3 Preparing for Operation
- 3.4 Using the Display Screens
- 3.5 PTX-PRO Monitoring Operations
- 3.6 PTX-PRO Control Operations
- 3.7 Front Panel vs. Configurator Settings
- Troubleshooting
- Advanced Operation
- 5.1 Chapter Overview
- 5.2 Before You Begin
- 5.3 Create or Update a Configuration
- 5.3.1 Using the Configurator Software
- 5.3.2 Determine Licensed Options
- 5.3.3 Create New Configuration On-Line
- 5.3.4 Load and Modify Configuration Settings On- Line
- Figure 5-7: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 1 of 5
- Figure 5-8: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 2 of 5
- Figure 5-9: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 3 of 5
- Figure 5-10: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 4 of 5
- Figure 5-11: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 5 of 5
- 5.3.5 Load Configuration File into Radio On-Line
- 5.3.6 Change Preset Names in On-Line Mode
- 5.3.7 Create Channel Plan Offline
- 5.3.8 Modify Channel Plan in Offline Mode
- 5.3.9 Load and Modify a Channel Plan On-Line
- 5.3.10 Load Channel Plan File into Radio On-Line
- 5.3.11 Add Licensed Option
- Installation
- 6.1 Chapter Overview
- 6.2 Unpacking
- 6.3 Initial Inspection
- 6.4 Damage in Shipment
- 6.5 Mounting and Cabling
- 6.6 Power Connections
- 6.7 Grounding
- 6.8 Audio Connections
- 6.9 Signal Connections
- 6.10 Data Connections
- 6.11 Powering Up
- 6.12 Configurator Software Installation
- 6.13 Product Modifications
- Replacement Parts
- Theory of Operation
- Index
Installation 6-17PTX-PRO User and Technical Manual
2. Verify all front and rear panel cables and connectors
have been properly connected. Connect the power
cable to AC or DC power of the correct voltage and
polarity. Verify the power source is turned on.
3. Set the PWR switch to I (on).
4. The normal power-up sequence is as follows:
-The PWR LED above the PWR switch should
illuminate and should quickly change colors from red,
to green, to amber, to green, and should remain green.
- The alphanumeric display should light up and quickly
display a self-test screen, then the version of the
firmware, and finally the Main Screen.
Some typical screens are shown in Figure 6-18. Exact
screens displayed will vary.
- The PTX-PRO will typically power up using the last
settings in use when power was turned off.
If the PTX-PRO does not power up normally, refer to
the “Troubleshooting” Chapter on page 4-1.
Figure 6-18: Typical PTX-PRO Power Up Screen
5. If everything appears to be normal, test the
performance of your PTX-PRO by setting up a link and
PTX-PRO
V X.X.X
Preset #1
0.00W
Firmware
Version
Main Screen
transmitting and receiving video and audio.
If you have any problems, refer to the “Troubleshooting” Chapter
on page 4-1 to determine the cause.
6.12 Configurator Software Installation
The steps required to install the MRC Radio Configurator
software on your PC is contained in the following steps.
6.12.1 PC Requirements
The MRC Radio Configurator software (Configurator) is
designed to run on Microsoft Windows
-based PCs that meet the
requirements shown in Table 6-7.
• Microsoft Windows XP Operating System with SP2
• 500 MB of free hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 or later
• One RS-232 I/O port configured as COM 1 thru COM 9.
6.12.2 Installing Configurator Software
Before using the MRC Radio Configurator, it must be installed on
your PC. To install the Configurator, perform the following steps.
Table 6-7: PC Requirements
Minimum Maximum
Processor Speed 400 MHz 1 GHz
RAM 96 MB 256 MB
Screen Resolution 800x600 1024x768