Copyright Notice - GE MDS Master Station Technical Manual

Copyright Notice

This Technical Manual and all software described herein are protected by copyright: 2015 GE
MDS. All rights reserved.
GE MDS reserves its right to correct any errors and omissions in this publication.
Safety words and definitions
The following symbols used in this document indicate the following conditions:
Installation & Servicing Precautions
may be made. The integrator of this device is responsible for compliance with all applicable lim-
its on radiated RF power, and the RF power output may need to be adjusted to maintain compli-
ance, depending on the gain of the antenna system.
All power supply main connections and disconnections must be made by a qualified electrical
installer.
When servicing energized equipment, be sure to wear appropriate Personal 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 applicable standards for live
electrical work should be followed to ensure personal safety.
Operational Safety Notices
The radio equipment described in this guide uses radio frequency transmitters.
Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional an-
tenna may pose a health hazard. Do not allow people to come in close proximity
to the front of the antenna when the transmitter is operating. More information
on RF exposure can be found online at the following website:
www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins
This manual is intended to guide a professional installer to install, operate, and perform basic
system maintenance on the described radio.
MDS 05-6399A01, Rev. E
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
Indicates practices not related to personal injury.
Indicates general information and practices, including operational infor-
mation and practices that are not related to personal injury.
The unit is provided for professional installation only, and utilizes a spe-
cialized antenna connector to restrict the types of antenna connections that
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