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Regulatory and Product
Information—GE MDS MCR
Hazardous Locations Notice
EXPLOSION
HAZARD!
RF Exposure Notice
To comply with RF exposure requirements, the antenna shall be installed
to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from persons. The
antenna may not be co-located or operated in conjunction with other
transmitting devices.
Approved Antennas
Only approved antennas may be used on the unit's WiFi RF output
connectors, as listed below. The use of non-approved antennas may result
in a violation of FCC rules and subject the user to FCC enforcement action.
Antenna Application
WiFi (indoor direct connect), RP SMA,
2.4-2.5 GHz Antenna, 3.2dBi Gain
WiFi (Magnetic Mount) 5 ft./1.52 m
Cable, RP SMA Plug (accessory) use
with above
WiFi (outdoor external mount), Omni
Ant. N M Term., 2.4-2.5 GHz, 2 dBi Gain
Cell (direct connect),
960/2170/2700MHz 2dBi - SMA Paddle
antenna (indoor)
3G/4G Cellular (outdoor external
mount, ground
plane),960/2170/2700MHz 4.5 DBi,
N-FEMALE
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Part 15 Notice
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification or changes to this device without the
express approval of the manufacturer may void the user's authority to
operate this device. Furthermore, this device is intended to be used only
when installed in accordance with the instructions outlined in this manual.
Failure to comply with these instructions may void the user's authority to
operate this device.
Industry Canada Notice
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Servicing Precautions
When servicing energized equipment, be sure to wear appropriate Per-
sonal Protective Equipment (PPE). During internal service, situations could
arise where objects accidentally contact or short circuit components and
the appropriate PPE would alleviate or decrease the severity of potential
injury. When servicing radios, all workplace regulations and other appli-
cable standards for live electrical work should be followed to ensure per-
sonal safety.
Manual Revision and Accuracy
This manual was prepared to cover a specific version of firmware code.
Accordingly, some screens and features may differ from the actual unit you
are working with. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of this publication, product improvements may also result in
minor differences between the manual and the product shipped to you. If
you have additional questions or need an exact specification for a product,
please contact GE MDS, using the information at the back of this guide.
When installed in hazardous locations,
use only the serial and Ethernet
connections on the unit's front panel. Do
not use the USB port in hazardous
locations.
GE MDS
Part Number
97-4278A34
97-4278A78
97-4278A48
97-2485A04
97-2485A05
In addition, manual updates can be found on our web site at
www.gemds.com.
Environmental Information
The manufacture of this equipment has required the extraction and use of
natural resources. Improper disposal may contaminate the environment
and present a health risk due to hazardous substances contained within.
To avoid dissemination of these substances into our environment and to
limit the demand on natural resources, we encourage you to use the appro-
priate recycling systems for disposal. These systems will reuse or recycle
most of the materials found in this equipment in a sound way. Please con-
tact GE MDS or your supplier for more information on the proper disposal
of this equipment.
Product Test Data Sheets
Test Data Sheets showing the original factory test results for this unit are
available upon request from the GE MDS Quality Leader. Contact the fac-
tory using the information at the back of this manual. Serial numbers must
be provided for each product where a Test Data Sheet is required.
CSA/US Notice
This product is approved for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D
Hazardous Locations. Such locations are defined in Article 500 of the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication NFPA 70, other-
wise known as the National Electrical Code. The transceiver has been rec-
ognized for use in these hazardous locations by the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) which also issues the US mark of approval (CSA/
The CSA Certification is in accordance with CSA STD C22.2 No.
213-M1987.
CSA Conditions of Approval: The transceiver is not acceptable as a
stand-alone unit for use in the hazardous locations described above. It
must either be mounted within another piece of equipment which is certified
for hazardous locations, or installed within guidelines, or conditions of
approval, as set forth by the approving agencies. These conditions of
approval are as follows: The transceiver must be mounted within a sepa-
rate enclosure which is suitable for the intended application.The antenna
feedline, DC power cable and interface cable must be routed through con-
duit in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Installation, operation
and maintenance of the transceiver should be in accordance with the trans-
ceiver's installation manual and the National Electrical Code. Tampering or
replacement with non-factory components may adversely affect the safe
use of the transceiver in hazardous locations and may void the approval. A
power connector with screw-type retaining screws, as supplied by GE
MDS, must be used.
EXPLOSION
HAZARD!
Grounding Requirements
To minimize the chance of damage to the unit and connected equipment,
a safety ground (NEC Class 2 compliant) is recommended which bonds the
antenna system, chassis, power supply and connected data equipment to
a single-point ground, keeping all ground leads as short as possible.
Normally, the unit is adequately grounded if the supplied flat mounting
brackets are used to mount it to a well-grounded metal surface. If the unit
is not mounted to a grounded surface, it is recommended that a safety
ground wire be attached to one of the mounting brackets or a screw on the
enclosure.
The use of a lightning protector is recommended where the antenna cable
enters the building. Bond the protector to the tower/support ground, if pos-
sible. All grounds and cabling must comply with applicable codes and reg-
ulations.
Do not disconnect equipment unless
power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous. Refer to
Articles 500 through 502 of the National
Electrical Code (NFPA 70) for further
information on hazardous locations and
approved Division 2 wiring methods.
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