User's Manual

Trailblazer Installation and User Manual version 1.03
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4.3.3 Mounting ........................................................................................ 27
4.4 Weatherproofing RF Connections ........................................................ 30
4.5 Antenna Alignment ............................................................................... 30
4.6 Interference Solutions ........................................................................... 30
4.7 Lightning Protection .............................................................................. 31
4.7.1 Antenna Port Protection ................................................................ 31
4.7.2 Telephone Line Port/ Subscriber Premises Protection .................. 34
5 Test & Maintenance ................................................................................... 36
5.1 Diagnostics ........................................................................................... 36
5.1.1 LED Function ................................................................................. 36
5.2 Maintenance ......................................................................................... 37
5.2.1 Installation of Software/Firmware Upgrades .................................. 37
6 Appendix .................................................................................................... 38
6.1 About Carlson Wireless ........................................................................ 38
6.1.1 Mission .......................................................................................... 38
6.1.2 History ........................................................................................... 38
6.1.3 Summary ....................................................................................... 38
6.2 System Specifications........................................................................... 39
6.2.1 Block Diagram ............................................................................... 40
6.3 Cable Pin outs ...................................................................................... 41
6.3.1 Configuration Port Pinout .............................................................. 41
6.4 Advanced Programming and Diagnostics ............................................. 43
6.4.1 Configuring the Serial Port Parameters ......................................... 43
6.4.2 Setting the V35 enable and port location ....................................... 44
6.4.3 Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) .................................... 44
6.4.4 Air Link Quality .............................................................................. 45
6.4.5 Installation of Software/Firmware Upgrades .................................. 45
6.5 Antenna Patterns and Specifications .................................................... 47
6.5.1 16dBi Directional Panel Plots and Specs ...................................... 47
6.6 Warranty ............................................................................................... 48
6.7 Acronyms/Abbreviations ....................................................................... 49
6.8 Glossary ............................................................................................... 50