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- Page 1 EVX-R70 Repeater nstallatIon uIde Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
able of ontentS Foreword ................................1 Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ....................1 Manual Revisions ............................1 Computer Software Copyrights ........................1 Document Copyrights ............................1 Disclaimer ..............................1 Trademarks ..............................1 Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards ..2 Declaration of Conformity ...........................3 Product Safety and RF Exposure ........................4 Chapter 1 Pre-Installation Considerations ......................8... -
Page 3: Foreword
Trademarks Vertex Standard, the Stylized VS logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 by Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. -
Page 4: Installation Requirements For Compliance With Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy Exposure Safety Standards
“Product Safety and RF Exposure” chapter beginning with page 4 to ensure compli- ance with Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure limits. For a list of Vertex Standard-approved antennas and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories for your radio model: http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr... -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Vertex Standard USA, Inc. Address: 8000 West Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name:... -
Page 6: Product Safety And Rf Exposure
RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. Compliance with RF Exposure Standard Your Vertex Standard two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and interna- tional standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. - Page 7 Product Safety and RF Exposure Your Vertex Standard two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: Ÿ United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub- part J Ÿ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
- Page 8 Product Safety and RF Exposure NOTE: If you are not sure of the rated power of your radio, contact your Vertex Standard representative or dealer and supply the radio model number found on the radio model label. If you can not determine the rated power out, then assure 3-feet separation from the body of the vehicle.
- Page 9 Product Safety and RF Exposure Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensi- tive to external RF energy.
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Page 10: Chapter 1 Pre-Installation Considerations
Chapter 1 Pre-Installation Considerations Chapter 1 Pre-Installation Considerations Proper installation ensures the best possible performance and reliability of the X-R70 Repeater. Pre-installation planning is required. This includes considering the mounting location of the repeater in relation to input power and antennas. Also consider the site environmental conditions, the par- ticular mounting method (several available), and required tools and equipment. -
Page 11: Equipment Ventilation
Chapter 1 Pre-Installation Considerations Equipment Ventilation The repeater is equipped with a cooling fan that is used to provide forced convection cooling. When planning the installation, observe the following ventilation guidelines: • Customer-supplied cabinets must be equipped with ventilation slots or openings in the front (for air entry) and back or side panels (for air to exit). -
Page 12: Lightning Ground
Chapter 1 Pre-Installation Considerations 1.6.3 Lightning Ground Providing adequate lightning protection is critical to a safe reliable communications site. RF trans- mission cables, and AC and DC power lines must all be protected to prevent lightning energy from entering the site. Comprehensive coverage of site grounding techniques and lightning protection is not within the scope of this instruction manual, but there are several excellent industry sources for rules and guidelines on grounding and lightning protection at communications sites. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation
Two mounting rails 5 cm (2 inches) from the front of the cabinet with front mounting holes 5.7 cm (2.25 inches) apart (center to center). Contact Vertex Standard Technical Support for specific question(s) regarding mounting equipment in customer-supplied cabinets. Page 11... -
Page 14: Chapter 3 Indicators And Connectors
Chapter 3 Indicators and Connectors Chapter 3 Indicators and Connectors Front Panel 3.1.1 LED Indicator Descriptions Status Description Solid GREEN Repeater powered by AC. POWER Solid RED Repeater powered by backup battery. Repeater powered off. Solid RED Repeater function disabled. DISABLED Blinking RED Repeater in self-test mode. -
Page 15: Rear Panel
Chapter 3 Indicators and Connectors Rear Panel 3.2.1 Rear Panel Part Item Description Rx Connector BNC (Female). Power Supply On/Off Switch Turns on or off the power to the repeater from AC input. Battery Backup Connector Backup battery supplies backup power to the repeater. (DC Input) The battery is an optional accessory. -
Page 16: Rear Accessory Connector
Chapter 3 Indicators and Connectors 3.2.2 Rear Accessory Connector The rear accessory connector is located above the ethernet connector. Most of the Vertex Stan- dard-approved accessories are supplied with female terminals crimped to a 20-gauge wire specifi- cally designed to fit the housing of the rear accessory connector. Insert the female terminal into the accessory connector housing in the appropriate locations. -
Page 17: Chapter 4 Electrical Connections
Chapter 4 Electrical Connections Chapter 4 Electrical Connections After the X-R70 Repeater has been mechanically installed, electrical connections must be made. This involves making the following connections: • AC power cord, and • antenna coaxial cables Figure 4-1 shows the position of the various connectors and connections on the rear panel of the repeater. -
Page 18: Ground Connection
Chapter 4 Electrical Connections 4.1.2 Ground Connection The repeater is equipped with a ground screw located on the rear of the repeater. Connect the site ground cable to the ground screw. The repeater should only be connected to a battery supply that is in accor- dance with the applicable electrical codes for the end use country;... -
Page 19: Rf Antenna Connections
Chapter 4 Electrical Connections RF Antenna Connections The transmit and receive antenna RF connection are made using two separate connectors. Coaxial cables from the receive and transmit antenna must be connected to the Type-N (Tx) and BNC (Rx) connectors. The position of these connectors is shown in Figure 4-1. For repeater use, the anten- nas need adequate isolation between them, or if one antenna is used, the duplexer needs to have adequate isolation between the Tx and Rx ports. -
Page 20: Chapter 5 Post-Installation Checklist
Chapter 5 Post-Installation Checklist Chapter 5 Post-Installation Checklist After the X-R70 Repeater has been mechanically installed and all electrical connections have been made, power may now be applied and the repeater checked for proper operation. 5.1 Applying Power Before applying power to the repeater, make sure all boards are securely seated in the appropriate connectors on the backplane and that all RF cables are securely connected. - Page 21 Note Page 19...
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- Page 23 Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.
- Page 24 Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
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