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Routine Operation 3-10STRATA TX Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
3.3 Preparing for Operation
Each installation or deployment will have its own specific tasks
according to the application and the installed hardware.
3.3.1 Mobile Installation
For mobile applications such as aircraft or vehicle, the STRATA
TX System is usually mounted in a bulkhead or compartment
using an MRC Fixed Mounting Bracket (Figure 3-5). Mounting
brackets are available to mount from one to three units.
Figure 3-5: Fixed Mounting Bracket
The cabling is permanently installed and power comes from
aircraft (or vehicle) power.
3.3.2 Portable Deployment
For situations where you need to mount a STRATA TX System
and its Fixed Mounting Bracket to an MRC tripod, MRC also
offers a Quick Release. See Figure 3-6.
For situations where you are mounting to another type of tripod
that doesn’t directly accept the Quick Release, consult with MRC
or your tripod manufacturer. MRC has Dovetail Adapter Plates
that will convert some types of tripods to accept the Quick
Release.
Figure 3-6: Fixed Mounting Bracket on Tripod
For portable applications where the STRATA TX System will be
moved from place to place and set up each time, the system will
usually be mounted in an MRC Universal Mounting Bracket. The
Universal Mounting Bracket will then be attached to a Quick
Release for easy mounting on an MRC tripod (See Figure 3-7 on
page 3-11).
Universal Mounting Brackets (See Figure 3-7 on page 3-11) are
required for each unit in the STRATA TX System, i.e., TXU, TCU,
and an optional ACU.
For applications using multiple units such as a TXU, TCU, and
an ACU, a Mounting Plate is also used to provide additional
stiffness. The Mounting Plate (See Figure 3-7 on page 3-11)
typically remains attached between the Universal Mounting
Bracket and the Quick Release.
The cabling between TX System units is also typically left in
Fixed Mounting
Bracket
Quick Release
MRC Tripod
(Typical)