Table Of Contents - Microwave Data Systems MDS TransNET 900 Installation & Operation Manual

1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL..........................................................1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION....................................................1
2.1 Transceiver Features .......................................................1
2.2 Model Configuration Codes ............................................2
2.3 Spread Spectrum Radios-How Are They Different? .....3
2.4 Typical Applications .........................................................3
Multiple Address Systems (MAS) ....................................3
Point-to-Point System ......................................................4
Adding a Tail-End Link to an Existing Network ................4
Extending a TransNET Network with a Repeater.............5
2.5 Accessories ....................................................................5
3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ...................................................6
3.1 General Requirements ....................................................6
3.2 Site Selection ..................................................................7
Terrain and Signal Strength .............................................7
Conducting a Site Survey ................................................8
3.3 A Word About Radio Interference ...................................9
3.4 Antenna & Feedline Selection .........................................10
Antennas..........................................................................10
Feedlines .........................................................................11
3.5 How Much Output Power Can be Used? ........................12
4.0 INSTALLATION ......................................................................13
4.1 Transceiver Installation ....................................................13
4.2 Configuring Multiple Remote Units .................................17
4.3 Tail-End Links ..................................................................17
4.4 Configuring a Network for Extensions .............................18
4.5 Using the Radio's Sleep Mode (Remotes Only) ..............18
Sleep Mode Example.......................................................18
5.0 OPERATION ..........................................................................19
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