Installation Guide

First InterComm ™ System VCA100 Installation Guide
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3.2 Tools and Test Equipment
Table 4 lists details of the test equipment and software required to install the FICS
VCA100. These comprise:
• A laptop computer equipped with WiFi capability, loaded with Windows® XP
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Operating System, Service Pack 2, and BAE Systems supplied software (required to
upload user-specific parameters into the VCA100). The laptop is also used to test
the FICS VCA100 after installation.
• A watt meter to perform VSWR test.
• A volt/ohmmeter to perform voltage and resistance checks.
Table 4. Required Equipment and Software
Description Part Number Vendor Quantity
Laptop PC with Windows XP, Service Pack 2 Varies Varies 1
BAE Systems approved 2.4 GHz Wireless
Network Card
List to be provided List to be provided 1
BAE Systems First InterComm™ System
Installers CD
TBD BAE Systems 1
Voltage/Resistance Meter (DVM or VOM) Varies Varies 1
Watt Meter w/ cables, slugs, and adapters Model 43 or
equivalent
Bird or equivalent 1
Table 5 lists recommended tools for the First InterComm™ System installation.
Equivalent substitutes may be used as necessary.
Table 5. Recommended Tools for First InterComm™ System Installation
Tool Model/Specification
Screwdrivers, Phillips Head #1 and #2 flathead
Non-insulated Crimp Tool Thomas & Betts WT-111-M
Crimp Tool, Ratcheting Coaxial Cambridge 24-9960P
Hole Saw, 3/4-inch with depth
protection
Ripley HSK 19 or Antenex® HS34
Non-Metallic Fish Tape Klein-Lite® 50156, 25 feet
Clutch-type Screw Gun Makita® #6096DWE, #1 and #2 Phillips-Head bits
Pliers Slip Jaw
Electric Drill 3/8-inch, with HSS bits
De-Burring Tool
Socket Set Quarter Inch
Wire Cutters Flush-cut and large
RF Cable Termination Kit For SMA and TNC connectors
Heat Gun
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