User's Manual

ITCR Wayside User’s Manual
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8 5/16/2013
4.1 Power Supply
Wayside radios operate at 13.6Vdc input. Table 1 describes the power supply
requirements.
Caution: Applying an incorrect voltage to a Wayside radio can cause
damage. Confirm the voltage of the radio and the power supply before
applying power.
Table 1 Wayside Radio Power Parameters
Parameter Wayside Radio
Nominal DC Power Input Voltage
13.6Vdc
Operational Range
10.9-15.5Vdc (+14%/-20%)
Damage limit
17Vdc
Current Drain (while transmitting
rated power)
10A max while transmitting into 50 ohm
load
4.2 Ethernet Connection
Wayside radios use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable connected between a PC and
the maintenance port of the radio. Configure the PC network card with a fixed IP
address of 10.10.1.254.
You will use XtermW, a Meteorcomm terminal emulation program, to connect with
and control the radio via commands issued at command prompts.
4.3 RF Output Termination
The Wayside radio is rated for 30W PEP. Sufficient termination is required to protect
test equipment. For transmitter and receiver testing, connect the test equipment to
the port labeled “ANT”. See further instructions below.