Table Of Contents - GE DS-SD4-1 Reference Manual

RF Safety Notice (English and French) .......................................................................................... iv
FCC Part 15 Notice......................................................................................................................... iv
Industry Canada Notice .................................................................................................................. iv
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual .................................................................................................1
1.2 Electronic Manuals ........................................................................................................................ 2
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators ......................................................................................... 3
2.2 Key Product Features .................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Model Offerings ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals ....................................................................................5
2.5 Accessories and Spares ................................................................................................................ 6
3.0 APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 6
Point-to-Multipoint, Multiple Address Systems (MAS) ..................................................................... 6
Point-to-Point System ...................................................................................................................... 7
Continuously-Keyed versus Switched-Carrier Operation.................................................................8
Single-Frequency (Simplex) Operation............................................................................................ 8
4.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Typical Installation ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Mounting Options .......................................................................................................................... 9
Optional DIN Rail Mounting ...........................................................................................................10
4.3 Antennas and Feedlines .............................................................................................................. 11
Feedlines ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 DC Power Connection .................................................................................................................12
4.5 Grounding Considerations ...........................................................................................................13
4.6 COM1 (Management) Connections .............................................................................................13
COM1 in Analog Operation............................................................................................................14
4.7 COM2 (Data) Connections ..........................................................................................................15
4.8 Ethernet Interface (RJ-45) ...........................................................................................................17
5.0 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 18
5.1 Initial Startup & Checkout ............................................................................................................19
5.2 Initial Software Configuration .......................................................................................................19
Serial vs. Telnet Access, and the Device Manager........................................................................20
Connecting a PC & Setting Basic Parameters...............................................................................20
6.0 TRANSCEIVER MANAGEMENT........................................................................................ 21
6.1 Software Commands ...................................................................................................................21
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