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Southwest Microwave RM83 Operation Instructions

Performance monitor and test set

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DESCRIPTION

The RM83, Performance Monitor, is a test instrument used to align and adjust models 300B, 310B and

316 analog Outdoor Microwave Intrusion Links, models 380 and 385 analog Outdoor Microwave

Transceivers, models 334 and 336 Digital Outdoor Microwave Intrusion Links, models 390 and 395

Digital Outdoor Microwave Transceivers, and models 334-33468 and 336-33469 POE-S Outdoor

Microwave Intrusion Links. Intended to be used in conjunction with the technical manuals for each

model. Model RM83 can be used to check input voltage, indicate alignment or alarm threshold and may

be used as a monitor during intrusion testing.

MODEL RM83

PERFORMANCE MONITOR and TEST SET

Operation Instructions

Model RM83

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RM83 Operation Instructions Rev A

SOUTHWEST MICROWAVE, INC.

9055 South McKemy Street

Tempe, Arizona 85284-2946

Telephone (480) 783-0201

Fax (480) 783-0401

10/21/24

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Page 1 Operation Instructions DESCRIPTION The RM83, Performance Monitor, is a test instrument used to align and adjust models 300B, 310B and 316 analog Outdoor Microwave Intrusion Links, models 380 and 385 analog Outdoor Microwave Transceivers, models 334 and 336 Digital Outdoor Microwave Intrusion Links, models 390 and 395 Digital Outdoor Microwave Transceivers, and models 334-33468 and 336-33469 POE-S Outdoor Microwave Intrusion Links.
Page 2 Models 300B, 310B and 316 require only Southwest Microwave model RM83 for on-site alignment. Models 334 and 336 should use the IST software or the RM83. Models 334-33468-POE-S and 336- 33469-POE-S should use the embedded browser software or the RM 83. (Refer to technical manual for each model).
Page 3 Walk slowly into the beam until an alarm indication is given. NOTE: links will alarm when deflection on meter is less than 2 or greater than 8. Wait for unit to stabilize after each test before re-testing. Adjust sensitivity as required. Check beam at several points to verify coverage. RM83 Operation Instructions Rev A 10/21/24...
Page 4 RCO as necessary. ADDITIONAL FEATURE The RM83 is equipped with an external battery option on the side of the unit. Connecting a 12-volt DC battery to these terminals allows the model 300B, 310B or 316 receivers or the model 380 or 385 transceiver to be powered through the MS connector.