User's Manual

MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. D MDS TransNET I&O Guide i
CONTENTS
1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL..........................................................1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION....................................................1
2.1 Transceiver Features .......................................................1
2.2 Model Number Codes .....................................................2
2.3 Spread Spectrum Radios—How Are They Different? .....2
2.4 Typical Applications .........................................................2
Multiple Address Systems (MAS) ....................................2
Point-to-Point System ......................................................3
Adding a Tail-End Link to an Existing Network ................3
Extending a TransNET Network with a Repeater.............4
2.5 Accessories ....................................................................5
3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING...................................................6
3.1 General Requirements ....................................................6
3.2 Site Selection ..................................................................6
Terrain and Signal Strength .............................................7
Conducting a Site Survey ................................................7
3.3 A Word About Radio Interference ...................................8
3.4 Antenna & Feedline Selection .........................................9
Antennas..........................................................................9
Feedlines .........................................................................10
Antenna System Ground .................................................11
3.5 How Much Output Power Can be Used? ........................12
4.0 INSTALLATION ......................................................................14
4.1 Transceiver Installation ....................................................14
4.2 Configuring Multiple Remote Units .................................18
4.3 Tail-End Links ..................................................................18
4.4 Configuring a Network for Extensions .............................19
5.0 OPERATION ..........................................................................19
5.1 Initial Start-up ..................................................................19