User's Manual

2. Preliminary Decisions
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1. Introduction
1.1 About This Volume
1.1.1 Contents
This volume, pertaining to the TIA/EIA-136 EAC-2100

, contains detailed procedures for
installing and operating the EAC-2100. This volume has been divided into a Quick Start
Checklist and 12 sections, described below.
Introductory Information
• Quick Start Checklist: Brief summary of installation and setup procedures.
• Section 1. Introduction: Contents of this volume, key terms, and a general introduction to
the TIA/EIA-136 EAC-2100.
• Section 2. Preliminary Decisions: Factors to consider before you begin installation.
Basic Installation
• Section 3. Installing the Hardware: Procedures for mechanical, electrical, and antenna
installation and connection of external alarms or controls.
• Section 4. Setting Up for Initial Operation: Procedures for powering up the system,
connecting a local terminal, programming parameters, tuning the transmitter combiner, and
setting output power.
• Section 5. Installing the Remote Link: Procedures for setting up, programming, and
checking out the mobile, and testing the remote link.
• Section 6. Optimizing Performance: Procedures for setting hand-back and hand-in
thresholds to optimize booster performance.