Installation; General Requirements - Microwave Data Systems MDS entraNET 900 System Manual

MDS 05-4055A01, Rev. A

5.1 INSTALLATION

This section provides tips for selecting an appropriate site, choosing an
antenna system, and reducing the chance of harmful interference.

5.1.1 General Requirements

There are three main requirements for installing transceiver—adequate
and stable primary power, a good antenna system, and the correct inter-
face between the transceiver and the data device.
typical Remote Gateway installation.
Network
COMPUTER
W/TERMINAL
EMULATOR
Figure 5-1. Typical Installation with a tower-mounted antenna
(Connect user data equipment to any compatible LAN or COM Port)
Unit Dimensions
Figure 5-2 shows the dimensions of the transceiver case and its
mounting holes, and Figure 5-3 on Page
mounting with MDS-supplied brackets. If possible, choose a mounting
location that provides easy access to the connectors on the end of the
radio and an unobstructed view of the LED status indicators.
MDS entraNET 900 System Guide (Preliminary)
Invisible place holder
ANTENNA
SYSTEM
DATA TERMINAL
EQUIPMENT OR
LAN/WAN
MDS entraNET
DC POWER SUPPLY
10.5–30 Vdc (580 mA Max.)
Negative Ground Only
105, the dimensions for
Figure 5-1 shows a
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