Installation Planning; General Requirements - Microwave Data Systems MDS TransNET 900 Installation & Operation Manual

TNC-to-N
Adapter Cable
TNC-to-N RF
Adaptor Plug
RS/EIA-232
Cable
RJ-11 to DB-9
Adapter Cable
Flat-Surface
Mtg. Brackets
Mtg. Bracket
Screws
19˝ Rail Mtg.
Brackets

3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING

The installation of the radio is not difficult, but it does require some planning
to ensure station reliability and efficiency. This section provides tips for
selecting an appropriate site, choosing an antenna system, and reducing the
chance of harmful interference.

3.1 General Requirements

There are three main requirements for installing the radio—adequate and
stable primary power, a good antenna system, and the correct interface
between the transceiver and the data device.
Figure 7 shows a typical remote station arrangement. Master stations are
similar, but an omni-directional antenna is normally used instead of a
directional type, and a host computer replaces the data terminal equipment.
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Table 1. Accessories (Continued)
6 foot/1.8 meter length of coaxial cable used to
connect the radio's TNC antenna connector to
a Type-N style commonly used on large diam-
eter coaxial cables.
Adapts radio's antenna connector to Type-N
style commonly used on large diameter coaxi-
al cables.
Shielded data cable fitted with DB-9 male and
DB-9 female, 6 ft./1.8 meter.
For connecting a PC terminal to the transceiv-
er via the radio's DIAG(notics) connector.
Used for programming and diagnostics.
Brackets: 2" x 3" plates designed to be
screwed onto the bottom of the transceiver for
surface-mounting the radio.
Screws: 6-32/1/4˝ with locking adhesive.
(Industry Standard MS 51957-26)
Adaptor for mounting the radio in a standard
19-inch equipment rack.
97-1677A160
97-1677A161
97-1971A03
03-3246A01
82-1753-A01
70-2620-A01
Consult factory
MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. B