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CalAmp 520004-1 Installation Manual

Summary of 520004-1

  • Page 1

    131908/2 c+a 1 c+a transceiver installation guide ____________________________________________________ the installation of california amplifier transceiver products should only be done by qualified personnel, and should be under the direct guidelines of the system operator. These installation instru...

  • Page 2: General Installation

    131908/2 c+a 2 general installation instructions for transceiver note to system operator: california amplifier family of transceiver products has been designed for installation by a licensed or qualified installer with experience in installing wireless antennas. Note to installer: 1. Installation an...

  • Page 3: Installation Practices

    131908/2 c+a 3 installation practices in a customer installation, there are several factors that must be considered before the installation can take place: signal contour strength and direction of the transmitting source, seasonal interference’s such as foliage and trees, aesthetics of the outdoor i...

  • Page 4

    131908/2 c+a 4 chimney mounts: chimney mounts are one of the easiest types of mounts to install. In the application of brick-type chimneys, a dual band strap mount is best. The proper strap will securely fasten the mounting bracket and antenna. For wood over metal construction chimney, a version of ...

  • Page 5: Installation Planning

    131908/2 c+a 5 tripod mount : the tripod mount offers ease of installation, stable mounting structure, and signal visibility. It is however, bulky and not very aesthetic. The tripod mount comes in 3, 5, 10 and 15-foot sections. As with the roof mount installation, the mounting bolts must always be a...

  • Page 6

    131908/2 c+a 6 components that were used as well as the mast height should be noted at this time. You should also create a simple drawing of the antenna installation, including structural supports and ground system relative to the layout of the house, generally drawn on the back of the work order. T...

  • Page 7

    131908/2 c+a 7 general installation guidelines caution - extreme danger - overhead wires when installing any outside antenna, be very aware of all overhead electrical wire and service feeds. Contact with power lines could be catastrophic and injury or death may result. When faced with a difficult an...

  • Page 8

    131908/2 c+a 8 correct antenna polarization. Do not over-tighten the antenna mounting hardware as damage to the antenna may result. 4. Connect the transceiver to a signal level meter and apply power to the unit (through the signal level meter internal power source). Align the antenna by peaking the ...

  • Page 9

    131908/2 c+a 9 transceiver planar array antenna cable modem.