MDS 05-3301A01, Rev. C MDS 9810 Installation and Operation Guide i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL.........................................................................................................1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 1
Transceiver Features........................................................................................................................2
Model Configuration Codes .............................................................................................................2
2.1 Spread Spectrum Radios—How Are They Different? ....................................................................3
2.2 Typical Applications .......................................................................................................................3
Multiple Address Systems (MAS) ....................................................................................................3
Simplex “Peer-to-Peer”.....................................................................................................................4
Peer-to-Peer with Repeater Assistance ...........................................................................................4
Point-to-Point System.......................................................................................................................5
Tail-End Link (“MAS Extension”)......................................................................................................5
Repeater System—Traditional .........................................................................................................6
“Single-Radio” Repeater—Alternative Method.................................................................................6
2.3 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................7
3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING.................................................................................................. 7
3.1 General Requirements ..................................................................................................................7
3.2 Site Selection ................................................................................................................................8
Terrain and Signal Strength .............................................................................................................9
Conducting a Site Survey ................................................................................................................9
3.3 A Word About Radio Interference ................................................................................................10
3.4 Antenna & Feedline Selection .....................................................................................................11
Antennas........................................................................................................................................11
Feedlines .......................................................................................................................................12
3.5 How Much Output Power Can be Used? .....................................................................................13
Transmitter Power vs. Antenna System Gain.................................................................................13
4.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Transceiver Installation ................................................................................................................15
4.2 Peer-to-Peer Systems .................................................................................................................19
Simplex Peer-to-Peer.....................................................................................................................19
Peer-to-Peer with Repeater Assistance .........................................................................................20
4.3 Tail-End Links ..............................................................................................................................21
Interface Wiring..............................................................................................................................21
Programming .................................................................................................................................22
4.4 Repeaters—Traditional Method ...................................................................................................22
Antennas........................................................................................................................................23
System Addresses.........................................................................................................................23
Interface Wiring..............................................................................................................................23
Diagnostic Limitations....................................................................................................................23
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