MDS TransNET 900 Specifications download pdf (Page 16)

6 MDS TransNET Ref. Manual MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. E

3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING

The installation of the radio is not difficult, but it does require some planning

to ensure station reliability and efficiency. This section provides tips for

selecting an appropriate site, choosing an antenna system, and reducing the

chance of harmful interference.

3.1 General Requirements

There are three main requirements for installing the radio—adequate and

stable primary power, a good antenna system, and the compatible interface

between the transceiver and the data device.

Figure 6 shows a typical Remote station arrangement. Master stations are

similar, but an omni-directional antenna is normally used instead of a direc-

tional type, and a host computer replaces the data terminal equipment.

Invisible place holder

Figure 6. Typical Remote Station Arrangement

3.2 Site Selection

For a successful installation, careful thought must be given to selecting proper

sites for the Master and Remote stations. Suitable sites should provide the

following:

• Protection from direct weather exposure

• A source of adequate and stable primary power

• Suitable entrances for antenna, interface or other required cabling

• Antenna location that provides an unobstructed transmission path in the

direction of the associated station(s)

POWER SUPPLY

13.8 VDC @ 500 mA

(6–30 Vdc)

DATA TERMINAL

EQUIPMENT

MDS Transceiver

LOW-LOSS FEEDLINE

ANTENNA

SYSTEM

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