User's Manual

Initial FlexWave Prism System Setup

FlexWave Prism Element Management System 7.1 User Manual Page 91

CONFIGURE REMOTE FORWARD GAIN

1 To access the Configure Remote Forward Gain page, in the System Menu bar, click

System Configuration > Configure Remote Forward Gain.

2 In the Remote Parameters table, do the following:

a Use the Host DART column to identify the connected Host.

b In the Remote Id list, select the Remote Unit for which you want to set the

Forward Gain.

c In the Remote DART Mode list, set the DART mode:

• Standby—forces the RF function to be muted in the Host and its linked

Remote Unit.

• Normal—allows the system to operate normally (RF function not forced to

be muted), assuming all other system components are in proper working

order. (Default setting.)

d In the LPA Mode list, select Normal. A Prism Linear Power Amplifier (LPA) is a

high quality broadband RF amplifier used for achieving Prism product-rated

power for the Remote Tx forward path spectrum RF. In a dual-LPA system,

both LPAs will have the same LPA Mode setting.

• Standby—forces the RF function to be muted in the Host and its linked

Remote Unit. (Default setting.)

• Normal—allows the system to operate normally (RF function not forced to

be muted), assuming all other system components are in proper working

order.

CAUTION! As soon as you set the LPA Operating Mode to Normal, RF transmission will start. Before

you set the LPA Operating Mode to Normal, make sure that the antenna has been

connected and the system is ready to transmit RF. For information on connecting the

antenna, refer to the ADC® FlexWave Prism Remote Unit Installation Guide

(ADCP-77-072).