User's Manual

545C Operations Manual
02/10/2012 Prerelease DCN 00001789-A
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Table of Contents
Acronyms ......................................................................................... viii
1. Introduction .................................................................................. 1
1.1 FleetTrak™ Network ................................................................ 3
1.2 Manual Organization ................................................................ 4
1.3 Related Documents ................................................................. 5
2. RF Safety and Regulatory Information ................................................... 5
2.1 Limiting RF Exposure ............................................................... 5
2.2 RF Interference to Residential Receivers ........................................ 6
2.3 Equipment Modifications ........................................................... 7
3. Description ................................................................................... 7
3.1 General ............................................................................... 7
3.2 Printed Circuit Board Assemblies ............................................... 11
3.2.1 Microprocessor ............................................................. 11
3.2.2 Transceiver ................................................................. 11
3.2.3 Power Amplifier ........................................................... 11
3.3 Microprocessor ..................................................................... 12
3.4 Transceiver ......................................................................... 14
3.5 Pre-Amp, Final Power Amp, and Power Control .............................. 15
3.6 Detailed Specifications ........................................................... 16
3.7 Memory Organization ............................................................. 18
3.7.1 Program Memory (PM) .................................................... 18
3.7.2 Parameter Memory (CPM) ................................................ 18
3.7.3 Data Memory (RAM) ....................................................... 18
3.8 Front Panel LEDs .................................................................. 19
4. INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 20
4.1 Site Selection ...................................................................... 20
4.1.1 External Noise/Interference ............................................. 20
4.1.2 DC Power Source .......................................................... 22
4.1.3 Horizon Angle .............................................................. 23
4.1.4 Antenna Selection ......................................................... 23
4.1.5 Antenna Height ............................................................ 25