Vector-LP Radio Beacon Transmitter Technical Instruction Manual Feb.24.09
Contents Page
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.2 FACTORY SUPPORT 1-1
1.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF MANUAL 1-1
1.4 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT 1-1
1.5 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION 1-2
1.6 TEST EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL TOOLS 1-2
1.7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 1-2
2 PREPARATION FOR USE AND INSTALLATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION 2-1
2.2 PREPARATION FOR USE 2-1
2.2.1 Transmitter Room Requirements 2-1
2.2.1.1 Transmitter Dimensions 2-1
2.2.1.2 Transmitter Weights 2-1
2.2.1.3 Transmitter Clearances 2-1
2.2.1.4 Air Flushing 2-1
2.2.1.5 Cooling and Heating 2-1
2.2.1.6 Work Area 2-1
2.2.1.7 Power Source Switch 2-1
2.2.2 Lightning Protection 2-2
2.2.3 Station Reference Ground 2-2
2.2.4 Ac Power Source 2-2
2.2.4.1 Ac Wiring 2-2
2.2.5 Antenna Feed Cable 2-7
2.2.6 Antenna Tower 2-7
2.2.7 External Control/Monitor Wiring 2-7
2.2.8 Electrical Power 2-7
2.2.8.1 Ac Voltage Source 2-7
2.2.8.2 External Ac Switching 2-7
2.2.8.3 Dc Voltage Source 2-7
2.2.9 Antenna System 2-8
2.2.9.1 RF Feed Cable 2-8
2.2.9.2 Interface Protection Option 2-8
2.2.10 Internal DDS Source 2-8
2.2.11 External Interlocks 2-9
2.2.12 Remote Control Circuits 2-9
2.2.12.1 On/Off Control 2-10
2.2.12.2 Charger Alarm 2-10
2.2.12.3 Standby Code 1 2-10
2.2.12.4 Standby Code 2 2-10
2.2.13 Press-To-Talk Input 2-10
2.2.14 User Assigned Information 2-10
2.2.14.1 Carrier Frequency 2-10
2.2.14.2 Keyed Tone Frequency 2-10