Alarm Module Removal (Optional Equipment); Alarm Module Installation (Optional Equipment); Module Transportation; Bda Connections - Andrew AE04A-D1246-001 Operation & Maintenance Manual

7.4.3 Alarm Module Removal (Optional Equipment)

Not applicable if alarm module is not being used.
1 Verify AC power to the BDA has been removed.
2 Disconnect the system RF and Fiber Optic cables.
3 Loosen the screws and remove the blank front plate right of the Alarm module.
4 Loosen the module top and bottom wedge locks using a 9/64" allen wrench.
5 Loosen the module front plate screws.
6 Slowly but firmly, pull the module straight out of the chassis. Take care not to twist or
turn the module during withdrawal. The RF connectors on the rear of the module are
easily damaged if handled carelessly.

7.4.4 Alarm Module Installation (Optional Equipment)

Not applicable if alarm module is not being used.
1 Verify AC power to the BDA has been removed.
2 Disconnect the system RF and Fiber Optic cables.
3 Carefully align module into its location and then slowly push the module directly straight
fully into its position. Take care not to twist or turn module during installation.
4 Fasten the module front plate screws.
5 Tighten the module top and bottom wedge locks using a 9/64" allen wrench.
6 Reinstall the blank front plate right of the Alarm module.
7 Verify module connections have been made prior to connecting AC power. Reconnect
the system RF and fiber optic cables.

7.4.5 Module Transportation

To maintain the operation, performance and reliability of each module they must be stored
and transported properly. Exercise caution when handling the modules, if the units are
dropped or knocked the sensitive internal components can become damaged and the duplexer
modules can become misaligned. Any active module not installed in a BDA must be kept in
an anti-static bag or container.
investigation/repair must be shipped in a anti-static container.
Corporation quality department before returning a module.

7.4.6 BDA Connections

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Any module sent back to Andrew Corporation for
400/800 MHz Fiber Optic & RF Fed Bi-Directional
Wireless Innovations Group
2601 Telecom Parkway
Richardson, Texas 75082
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