RadioFrame Networks Inc DH2 User Manual

Method of Procedure 
Pre-Installation 

RFN_3.1 Beta

 

RF planning places a minimum number of RadioFrame Units in locations that will 
provide optimal coverage and voice quality. RF planning for the RadioFrame 
System takes into consideration anything that might affect RF propagation, 
including: 

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RFU locations, including coverage and mounting requirements, multi-story 
installations, and elevator shafts and stairwells 

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Simulcasting, including single-sector and multi-sector systems 

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Interference, including out-of-building emissions and in-building interference 
from macro systems 

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RFN recommends using three channels of separation 

For more information about site planning, refer to the RFN document, RF 
Planning Guide for RadioFrame iDEN Systems (990-1001-00). 

An informal site survey can be conducted to determine RFS equipment locations. 
Based upon the RFS square footage model, preliminary site designs are 
relatively easy to calculate prior to a formal site survey (refer to Appendix B “Site 
Survey” for an example of site survey questions and information). 

Various alarms or sensors are installed within the RFN customer RFS site 
building. All alarm wiring terminates at the Environmental Alarm System (EAS) 
location within the main rack. The electrical contacts for the alarms must be dry 
contacts and normally remain closed (open on alarm). 

The RadioFrame System comes with all the parts necessary to mount each 
component of the system. This section describes all of the equipment necessary 
to install the RadioFrame System.  

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#2 Phillips screw driver. 

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Optional:  For RFU ceiling mounts, a drill with a 3/16” bit for use with provided 
wood screws, or a 9/32” bit and four ¼” bolts (not provided).