User's Manual

FP300RA User Manual
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Chapter 3: Operation
3.1 Scope
This Chapter provides the information needed to prepare a new FP-300RA for operation in
your system, using the FP-300RA maintenance utility provided by Telematics Wireless. The
information appearing in this Chapter is organized as follows (this is also the recommended
order of execution):
• Power-up instructions – see Section 3.2.
• FP-300RA configuration – see Section 3.3.
• Preparing hot lists – see Section 3.4.
• Calibration of communication zone – see Section 3.5.
• Software and firmware downloading – see Section 3.6.
The information appearing in this Chapter assumes that you are familiar with the FP-300RA
maintenance utility. If necessary, refer to Appendix B for information on this utility.
3.2 Power-Up
Before performing the other activities described in this Chapter, power up the FP-300RA and
connect it to the PC running the maintenance utility.
Warning
Do not apply power to the FP-300RA before explicit authorization is
received from the person in charge. The FP-300RA may start
transmitting as soon as power is applied, resulting in possible
exposure of personnel working near the antennas to microwave
radiation.
The FP-300RA must not be allowed to transmit without being
connected to antenna, or to a suitable (50Ω) load.
To avoid transmitting when personnel works near the antennas
and/or when no antennas are connected, for example, during
preparations for first time-operation and during maintenance,
connect 50Ω, 1W loads to the FP-300RA antenna connectors. Do not
disconnect the loads as long as the FP-300RA is powered.
 To apply power to the FP-300RA:
1. Check that power may be applied to the FP-300RA.
2. Apply power and monitor the FP-300RA IND indicator: it should start
flashing in green.