Operations Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION
................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Presentation...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Support Documents.......................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Conventions...................................................................................................... 1-2
2.0 DESCRIPTION
....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 General Description............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Send and Receive Messages................................................................................ 2-1
2.3 Data Logging....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Position Location................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Maintenance Features.......................................................................................... 2-3
2.6 Hardware Organization and Layout.................................................................... 2-3
2.6.1 MCC-545B Transceiver Assembly......................................................... 2-4
2.6.2 MCC-545B Power Amplifier.................................................................. 2-7
2.6.3 MCC-545B Microprocessor.................................................................... 2-7
3.0 INSTALLATION
.................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Site Selection...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 External Noise/Interference .................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Horizon Angle......................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.3 Power Source........................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.4 Site Dimensions....................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.5 Antenna Considerations .......................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Equipment Installation........................................................................................ 3-5
3.2.1 Antenna Installation ................................................................................ 3-5
3.2.2 Cable Connections................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2.1 DC Power................................................................................... 3-8
3.2.2.2 Antenna...................................................................................... 3-8
3.2.2.3 Ground Wire............................................................................... 3-8
3.2.2.4 Operator Port.............................................................................. 3-8
3.2.2.5 Data Port .................................................................................... 3-8
3.2.2.6 Auxiliary (AUX) Port ................................................................ 3-8
3.3 Power-Up Sequence............................................................................................ 3-9
3.3.1 Internal Battery........................................................................................ 3-9
3.3.2 Power On................................................................................................. 3-9
3.3.3 Set Unit ID............................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.4 Set and VerifyTx/Rx Frequencies........................................................... 3-11
3.3.5 Perform RF Test...................................................................................... 3-12
4.0 OPERATIONS
...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Getting Started..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Command Entry and Editing................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Unit Name and Station ID....................................................................... 4-2