User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Human Exposure Compliance 1
- Introduction 1
- System Description 2
- Wireless Messaging System Overview
- FLEX, ReFLEX, and InFLEXion Messaging Protocol Overview
- RFO! Transmitter Functional Description
- RFO! Paging Station Options
- Hardware Options
- Software Options
- Network Peripheral Options (Option X267)
- RF-Baton! Transmitter Controller without GPS Receiver (Option X594)
- RFB! Transmitter Controller with GPS Receiver (Option X179)
- Battery Revert (Option X649)
- RFO! Transmitter Peripheral Options (Option X263)
- RFA! Receiver (Option X349, X351, X352, X353)
- RFA! Receiver Peripheral Package (Option X88, X89)
- Equipment Specifications
- Electrical Requirements
- Preinstallation 3
- Installation 4
- Operation 5
- Establishing an RF-O! FIPS Session
- Reset and Initialization
- Operation Modes
- Alarm and Error Logs
- General Operational Setup and First Time Use
- RF-O! Paging Station Parameters
- RF-O! Power Control
- Power Metering
- Wattmeter Calibration
- Amplitude Alignment
- Power Set
- Module Monitoring
- Power Cutback/Shutdown
- Power Leveling
- Alarm Reporting
- Subchannel Configuration Control
- Power Amplifier Configuration Control
- Carrier Feedthrough Nulling
- RF-O! Ambient Temperature Monitoring
- High Ambient Temperature Cutback/Shutdown Operation
- High PA vs. Ambient Temperature Cutback/Shutdown Operation
- Maintenance 6
- Troubleshooting
- Check Front Panel Indications
- Verify Data from the RFB! Transmitter Controller
- RFO! Transmitter Status
- Power Cutback LED is Blinking
- Power Cutback LED is Continuously Illuminated
- Check for Plug-and-Play Errors
- Check Control Data Received by the RFO! Transmitter
- Check RF Power Path
- Check Transmitter Frequency
- Check RF-A! Receiver Functionality
- Pages Not Received
- Voice Quality Diagnostics
- Removal and Replacement
- Cabinet Doors Removal
- Cabinet Doors Replacement
- DC-DC Converter Removal
- DC-DC Converter Installation
- Orchestra Control Board Removal
- Orchestra Control Board Installation
- Exciter Removal
- Exciter Installation
- Power Amplifier Removal
- Power Amplifier Installation
- Power Supply Removal
- Power Supply Installation
- Wattmeter (Power Detector) Removal
- Wattmeter (Power Detector) Installation
- Battery Removal
- Battery Installation
- AC Distribution Panel Removal
- AC Distribution Panel Installation
- RFO! Transmitter Backplane Removal
- RFO! Transmitter Backplane Installation
- RF-A! Receiver Removal and Replacement
- RFB! Transmitter Controller Removal and Replacement
- Resetting the Parameter Database
- Paging Station Alignment
- Temperature Calibration Procedure
- Software Download
- Troubleshooting
- Abbreviations and Acronyms A
- Backplane Connectors B
- Model and Options Charts C
- FIPS Action Commands (ver 2.0.0) D
- FIPS Read/Write Commands (ver.2.0.0) E
- Alarms and Error Messages F
- Transmitter Alignment Checklist G
- Debug Traces H
RF-Orchestra!™ Transmitter Installation and Operation Installation
July 2000 6880493G02-C 4-5
Recommended Test Equipment
The following table lists the recommended test equipment for installation. This equipment is
not included as part of the RF-O! paging station shipment and must be procured before
installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting (see Table 4-2).
Table 4-2: Recommended Test Equipment for Installation
Test Equipment Model/Type Manufacturer Purpose
Communication software ProComm Plus
(or equivalent)
Quarterdeck Host communication
VT-100 or equivalent (laptop
PC with hard drive optional)
Locally procured
Locally procured
Runs communication software/
provides interface to system
Spectrum analyzer HP-8560 or
equivalent
Hewlett-Packard Recommended for installation;
required for troubleshooting
Digital multimeter
(only 1 required)
Fluke 77
R1037A
R1073A
Fluke
Motorola
Motorola
DC measurements
T1 tester/protocol analyzer
(optional)
209A T Bird Testing T1 lines
GPS evaluation kit
(optional)
VPEVAL0002
GTEVAL0001
UTEVAL0001
Motorola
Motorola
Motorola
Evaluate GPS
Communications systems
analyzer with tracking
generator
IFR/COM-120B Locally procured Generates and measures
communication frequencies
DB-9 to DB-9 straight-through
cable with null modem adapter
No specific model
recommended
Locally procured Communications
Wattmeter APM16 Bird Measure paging station power
(900 MHz) up to 600 watts
500 watt dummy load with 7/16
DIN connector
No specific model
recommended
Bird Antenna load (900 MHz)