Phs Detection; Setting Rf Power; Using Multiple 2- Or 4-Channel Access Points - Shure MXW Manual

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2. Place the new MXW Access Point near the location it will be mounted.
3. Ensure the APT is on the same network and set to the same subnet as the other MXW equipment.
4. Open MXW control software to the Monitor tab. Make sure the new Access Point is selected from the drop down on the top left corner of the Monitor tab.
5. Select the Spectrum Scanner to open the window.
6. Select the Start Scan button at the top of the window. If any microphones are Linked to that Access Point, they will be turned off during the scan.
7. For best results, allow the scan to run for up to 24 hours to get a full snapshot of the spectrum throughout the day. Press End Scan to end the scan mode.

PHS Detection

The APT scanner may discover interference from devices that have priority in the JDECT spectrum. When personal handy-phone systems (PHS) are detected,
the MXW system will automatically reduce operation to 40% of typical spectrum use.
The APT automatically scans for PHS upon power up and when the Spectrum Scanner is manually launched from the Monitor tab. The Spectrum Scanner includes
the PHS limits when calculating the maximum channel estimates to provide the safest estimates.
Excluding PHS Bands
To operate in the JDECT spectrum without worrying about PHS interruption, set the MXW access point (APT) to exclude PHS channels. This reduces the
number of MXW channels available, but ensures that microphones will never be overridden in the event of PHS detection.
1. Go to MXW control software>Utility tab.
2. Select the APT and open the device properties.
3. Select PHS Exclusion.
4. Select Add Updates to close the window.
5. Start the update by selecting Apply All from the Utility page.

Setting RF Power

The RF radius of a configuration can be limited to allow another MXW system to re-use the frequency time-slots. It is best practice to use the lowest setting that
supports the installation. Perform a walk-around test with the transmitters to ensure that the coverage setting is sufficient.
The RF Power is set from the Preferences tab of the control software. The setting applies to each access point in the Configuration. Reference the following
table for setting the RF Power.
Setting
Max
High
Medium (default)
Low

Using Multiple 2- or 4-Channel Access Points

The MXW access point uses two sets of antennas to cover the operating spectrum. Each antenna set covers half of the timeslots used for MXW channels. Eight-
channel units use both antenna sets simultaneously; two- and four-channel units use one set at a time, operating on half of the available timeslots. The full
spectrum can be covered they are configured to alternating antenna sets.
When an installation uses multiple two- or four-channel access points (APT2 or APT4), configure the access point settings to maximize channel count. This is
particularly important for APTs that are mounted in the same or neighboring rooms.
Requirements
The MXW system must be operating on a minimum firmware version of 2.0.0.
2017/05/17
Transmitter Power
Coverage Distance from APT
(mW)
80
16
3
1
RF Coverage
Optimal Placement of the Access Point
Place the Access Point in the center of the installation for best coverage
Alternate Antenna Modes to use the Full Spectrum
150 ft
100 ft Large meeting spaces and lecture halls
50 ft Conference, training and multipurpose rooms
25 ft Small video-conference rooms and boardrooms
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Typical Application
Ballroom and auditorium spaces
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