Gtr 8000 Base Radio Hardware Installation; Placement And Spacing; Cabinet Version Of The Gtr 8000 Base Radio - Motorola ASTRO 25 GTR 8000 Manual

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Chapter 3: GTR 8000 Base Radio Installation
• Interconnect wiring diagrams to show the cable connections between devices
• Pre-programmed parameters of each site component
• Templates used to program each device
• All firmware and software revisions of each site component
• Test data from each device that requires operational verification
• Optimization requirements and settings of each electrical path
• Acceptance Test Plan for the site components
NOTICE: Maintain this site-specific information to reflect the current site configuration and
layout for the system.
3.4

GTR 8000 Base Radio Hardware Installation

The following is information specific to GTR 8000 Base Radios.
3.4.1

Placement and Spacing

Cabinets and racks allow equipment to be added to a site. Always consider room for expansion when
setting up a site. Cabinets or racks may be installed next to each other or to other equipment.
However, provide all cabinets and racks with sufficient floor space to permit access for installation and
service.
Clearance required for service and installation is at least 2 ft in the front and rear.
Front access:
• At least 2 ft floor access in front of the cabinet or rack.
Side and rear access:
• At least 2 ft floor access at the rear of the cabinet or rack, or
• At least 2 ft access on at least one side of the cabinet or rack, plus 6 inches at the rear of the
cabinet or rack.
To maintain this clearance, the following is required:
• If there is less than 2 ft rear access, do not install more than two cabinets or racks side by side, and
allow at least 2 ft access on at least one side of each cabinet or rack.
• For the cabinet version, if there is less than 2 ft rear access, do not install the optional rear door on
the cabinet.
NOTICE: For the cabinet version, when an eyenut has to be replaced, provide at least 2 ft
access to both sides of the cabinet so that both side panels can be removed.
3.4.2

Cabinet Version of the GTR 8000 Base Radio

The GTR 8000 Base Radios are offered with factory cabinet options for mounting flexibility. Two
cabinet height options are available:
• 31 in. 15 Rack Units (Option CA02446AA)
• 47 in. 24 Rack Units (Option CA02447AA)
Each cabinet is ordered with a single base radio and Radio Frequency Distribution System (RFDS)
equipment pre-installed. Additional base radios and other devices are installed in the cabinet during
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