User's Manual

Contents
AMPS EAC-2100 Manual: (Draft, 02/01) Page iii
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3. Installing the Hardware ........................................................................................3-1
3.1 Introduction.................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Mechanical Installation ...............................................................................3-4
3.2.1 Uncrating the Equipment..............................................................3-4
3.2.2 Mounting the Cabinet....................................................................3-4
3.2.3 Securing the Doors........................................................................3-5
3.3 Connecting the EAC-2100 to ac Power .....................................................3-6
3.4 Installing the Antennas ...............................................................................3-6
3.4.1 Connecting the Antennas ..............................................................3-7
3.5 Connecting External Alarms/Controls (Optional) .....................................3-8
4. Setting Up for Initial Operation ...........................................................................4-1
4.1 Introduction.................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Powering Up the EAC-2100 ......................................................................4-3
4.3 Powering Down the EAC-2100 .................................................................4-4
4.4 Connecting a Local Terminal......................................................................4-4
4.5 Becoming Familiar with System Commands .............................................4-6
4.5.1 Basic Commands...........................................................................4-6
4.5.2 Using the SET Menus................................................................ 4-10
4.6 Setting Initial Parameters......................................................................... 4-12
4.6.1 Checking System Status............................................................. 4-12
4.6.2 Entering the Site ID.................................................................... 4-13
4.6.3 Setting the Donor DCCH Channel............................................. 4-14
4.6.4 Setting the Boosted DCCH Channel.......................................... 4-15
4.6.5 Setting the Directed Retry Channels.......................................... 4-15
4.6.6 Setting the Donor DTC Channels.............................................. 4-16
4.6.7 Setting the Boosted DTC Channels ........................................... 4-18
4.6.8 Programming Alarms and Thresholds ....................................... 4-18
4.6.9 Programming the Modem Mobile MIN,
Mobile Power Step, and Passwords ............................. 4-24
4.7 Tuning Transmitter Combiner and Setting Output Power...................... 4-25
4.7.1 Adjusting Combiners and
Power Levels for PAs 1−5 and 7−11 ........................... 4-25
4.7.2 Adjusting the PA 6 Power Level................................................ 4-28
4.7.3 Setting Reverse Path Output Power (If Necessary)................... 4-29
4.7.4 Setting PA Power Low Alarm Points......................................... 4-30
4.7.5 Setting Time and Report Values................................................ 4-31