User's Manual

SELEX Communications
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15
July 2010
6. Installation
6.1 Overview
The device can be shipped preinstalled in a cabinet or not. If it is not shipped preinstalled in a cabinet,
after unpacking, mechanical installation takes place, followed by electrical connections as described in
this document. The device may be installed in any location suitable for electronic communications
equipment, provided that the environmental conditions do not exceed the equipment specifications for
temperature, humidity, and air quality and that the access to that location is restricted as described
below:
• access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been instructed about the
reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that be taken;
and
• access is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location
6.1.1 Installation Pre-requisites
To ensures the best possible performance and reliability of the described equipment pre-installation
planning is required. This includes considering the mounting location of the repeater in relation to input
power and antennas. Also to be considered are site environment conditions, the particular mounting
method and required tools and equipment.
To plan the installation, please pay particular attention to environmental condition at the site,
ventilation requirements, and grounding and lightning protection as described in this manual.
After that, following the instruction given in this manual:
• Unpack and inspect the equipment.
• Mechanical install the equipment at the site.
• Make necessary electrical wiring:
- Unit Grounding
- DC input cabling
- Coaxial cables to transmit and receive antennas
• Perform a post-installation function checkout test of the equipment to verify proper installation.
• Proceed to customize the repeater parameters per customer specifications (e.g. operating
frequency, PL, codes, color code, etc.)