Maiden Rock Communications LLC MRC565-47-50 Benutzerhandbuch
INSTALLATION
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MRC-565 Packet Data Radio Operations and Maintenance
4 INSTALLATION
4.1 Cable Connections
Figure 5. MRC-565 Connector Panel
4.1.1 DC Power
The MRC-565 requires a power source that can deliver up to 20 amps of pulsed power (100
msec) from a +12 V
DC
to +16V
DC
power source.
The 20 amp current draw will cause a voltage drop to occur at the transmitter input, resulting in
reduced transmit power, unless the power cable to the source is sized appropriately. MRC
recommends using two #16 AWG wires for both the power and ground and a cable length that
does not exceed 10 feet. If a longer cable is required, use #14 AWG. MRC provides a standard