Table Of Contents - GE MDS 4790M Installation And Operation Manual

MDS 05-3628A01, Rev. B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 1
2.1 Network-Wide Diagnostics ............................................................... 3
2.2 Redundant versus Non-redundant Operation .................................. 3
2.3 Applications ...................................................................................... 3
Basic MAS Master Station Operation ................................................. 4
Repeater and Polling Remote Operation............................................ 4
2.4 Features ........................................................................................... 5
2.5 Accessories ...................................................................................... 5
2.6 Model Number Codes ...................................................................... 6
2.7 Terms and Abbreviations .................................................................. 6
3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ........................................................ 8
3.1 General Requirements ..................................................................... 8
Site Selection...................................................................................... 8
A Word About Interference ................................................................. 9
3.2 Antenna and Feedline Selection ....................................................10
Antenna System ............................................................................... 10
Feedline Selection ............................................................................ 10
4.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ................................................11
4.1 Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................. 11
4.2 Mounting the Radio ........................................................................ 12
Rack Mounting.................................................................................. 12
Tabletop Mounting ............................................................................ 12
Remote Front Panel Mounting-Optional Configuration .................. 12
4.3 Primary Power ................................................................................ 13
AC-Powered Units ............................................................................ 13
DC-Powered Units ............................................................................ 13
4.4 Battery Power ................................................................................. 14
Battery Connection ........................................................................... 15
Low Voltage Disconnect Feature ...................................................... 15
Battery Reset Switch (SW1) ............................................................. 16
4.5 Antenna System ............................................................................. 16
Antenna Installation .......................................................................... 16
Feedline Installation.......................................................................... 16
4.6 Interface Wiring Connections ......................................................... 17
Data Connector ................................................................................ 17
Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 19
Analog Orderwire.............................................................................. 19
Alarm Contacts and Battery Back-up Connections........................... 19
4-Wire Audio Connector ................................................................... 20
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