User's Manual

MODEL 2130 MARKER BEACON
Rev. A April, 2005 8-9
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8.6 Initial Start-up and Preliminary Testing
The following paragraphs detail the step-by-step procedures for initial start-up and preliminary testing of the Marker
Beacon. Procedures are also given for the setup using the Portable Maintenance Data Terminal (PMDT). The Marker
Beacon power levels, modulation, etc., have been set at the factory to their nominal values. Check or set each of the
levels as described in the following paragraphs.
8.6.1 Electronics Preparation
The Marker Beacon equipment was tested at the factory and met all production requirements. However, due to handling
and shipping actions since that time, the customer must take precautions during the initial system turn on.
a. Place AC power switch to the OFF position.
b. Remove the top cover to the BCPS.
c. Measure the AC voltage between TB1-1 and TB1-2. Verify that the AC voltage is in compliance with Table 1-1.
d. Turn on AC power Marker 1 AC. Measure the AC voltage between TB1-8 and TB1-9. Verify that the AC voltage is in
compliance with Table 1-1.
e. Turn on Marker 1 DC. Measure the DC voltage between TB2-6(-) and TB2-9(+). Verify compliance with Table 1-1.
f. Turn on AC power Marker 2 AC. Measure the AC voltage between TB1-11 and TB1-12. Verify that the AC voltage is
in compliance with Table 1-1.
g. Turn on Marker 2 DC. Measure the DC voltage between TB2-7(-) and TB2-10(+). Verify compliance with Table 1-1.
h. Replace cover.
8.6.2 Initial Start-Up
See Section Error! Reference source not found. to place the Marker Beacon in operation. The Marker Beacon is
software-controlled, operated by using the Windows screens and menus per Section Error! Reference source not found.
of this manual.
8.6.2.1 PMDT Hook-Up
The Marker Beacon is shipped from the factory with passwords preset for Level 1, Level 3, and Level 4 as follows:
User ID Password
Level 1: GUEST (no password required for Level 1
access)
Level 3: SEC3 THREE
Level 4: SEC4 FOUR
Level 1 access is read only. Level 2 access is read and issue selected commands. Level 3 access is read/write, except for
Security Code information. Level 4 has unrestricted access. Refer to Section Error! Reference source not found. for
procedures to change system password and security code. Connect the serial communication port on the PMDT to the 25
pin D-connector on the right side of the transmitter cabinet. Power up the PMDT and load the software.
To install the PMDT software, follow this procedure:
a. Insert the PMDT Installation disk (978178 disk 1) into the A drive of the PMDT PC
b. Click the Start button, then Run.
c. Enter the following command line:
A:\SETUP
d. Press the OK button to start the installation of the PMDT application.
e. Follow the prompts, accepting the defaults for program locations and folder names. The PMDT application will be
installed into the C:\Program Files\SELEX SI\2100 PMDT directory, with shortcuts to it copied to the Desktop and the