Chapter 3 Installation; Planning The Installation; Ventilation; Station Mounting Procedures - Motorola APX 7500 Detailed Service Manual

Chapter 3 Installation

3.1

Planning the Installation

Since a good installation is important to obtain optimal performance of the Consolette, carefully plan
the installation before the actual work is started. Location of the Consolette in relation to power,
control lines, and antenna, as well as convenience and access for servicing, should be considered.
NOTE: The RF transmission line should be kept as short as possible to minimize line losses;
however, the antenna should not be placed so close as to cause interference with the
Consolette. See
antenna, RF transmission line, and control line installation considerations.
Read the entire procedure and the suggestions offered to help plan the installation. Make sure all
necessary equipment and facilities are available during installation.
The APX 7500 Consolette is not recommended for dense site applications (that is, dense
metropolitan areas or antenna farms). The Consolette should be installed per the R56 Manual,
Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites. Additional surge protection is provided within
the Consolette on its Wireline Interface and its AC power interface.
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3.2

Ventilation

The Consolette is designed for rack mount, wall mount or horizontal flat plane installation with forced
convection cooling on all mountings. For proper cooling, the Consolette must be kept free of
obstructions at its back for at least 4 inches (100 mm), so as not to restrict airflow.
NOTE: Make certain that the air temperature around the unit does not exceed the recommended
operating temperature range of –30°C to +60°C.
3.3

Station Mounting Procedures

Refer to the specifications section in the front of this manual for unit dimensions.
3.3.1

Rackmount Installation

Un-thread and retain the four feet from the bottom of the Consolette chassis. Place the Consolette
on the rack mount tray (HKN6233_), aligning the four threaded studs with the slots in the bottom of
the tray and sliding the unit forward fully so that the front panel protrudes through the front opening of
the tray. Thread the four feet back onto the threaded studs protruding through the bottom of the tray
and tighten to secure the Consolette. Mount the tray in the desired rack installation using the four
#12-24 screws provided.
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"Lightning and Surge Suppression," on page xiii
The Consolette is intended for indoor user only. It is not water
resistant. As a result, it has no protection against splashing
water. Do not expose the Consolette to dripping or splashing
liquids. Do not place objects filled with liquids on or near the
unit. Additionally do not place a naked flame, such as a lighted
candle, on or near the Consolette.
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September 9, 2011