Microwave Radio Communications LLC CR2TX2AD User Manual
Product Description
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CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
Within these bands, channels can be preprogrammed at the
factory to match either the US broadcast channel plan, or a plan
specified by the customer. Channel frequencies can be
reprogrammed in the field using the keypad and display on the
IDU.
factory to match either the US broadcast channel plan, or a plan
specified by the customer. Channel frequencies can be
reprogrammed in the field using the keypad and display on the
IDU.
Color Bar Generator Options For analog operation, an
optional analog color bar generator is available, either at time of
purchase or for later upgrade in the field. The digital MPEG/
COFDM Module has a built-in digital color bar generator. Either
the analog or digital generators are field configurable for
functions such as auto-standby (mute the transmitter on loss of
video) and auto-generate (provide tones and bars on loss of
video).
optional analog color bar generator is available, either at time of
purchase or for later upgrade in the field. The digital MPEG/
COFDM Module has a built-in digital color bar generator. Either
the analog or digital generators are field configurable for
functions such as auto-standby (mute the transmitter on loss of
video) and auto-generate (provide tones and bars on loss of
video).
Connection Options The CodeRunner 2 is designed to make
upgrading from an older radio as painless as possible. The IDU
and ODU can be ordered with a variety of connectors to plug into
an existing wiring harness. The connectors available for the
cable harness between the IDU and ODU are:
upgrading from an older radio as painless as possible. The IDU
and ODU can be ordered with a variety of connectors to plug into
an existing wiring harness. The connectors available for the
cable harness between the IDU and ODU are:
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Triax
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Type ‘N’
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TNC
The ODU comes with a standard Type N connector for the
antenna connection.
antenna connection.
Antenna Options The CodeRunner 2 is fully compatible with a
variety of antennas, including:
variety of antennas, including:
•
MRC ProStar, models
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2A20 and 2A20SS (2 GHz)
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7A30 and 7A30SS (7 GHz)
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2A20/7A30 (dual band 2 & 7 GHz)
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2A20/7A30SS (dual band 2 & 7 GHz, solid state
switching)
switching)
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MRC Ellipse 2000
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MRC OmniPole Omnidirectional
Switching functions for band and antenna polarization are
controlled from the front panel of the IDU.
controlled from the front panel of the IDU.
If your installation involves more than one antenna, this can be
easily accommodated by using the MRC RF Switch. The RF
Switch is also controlled from the front panel of the IDU.
easily accommodated by using the MRC RF Switch. The RF
Switch is also controlled from the front panel of the IDU.
Figure 2-1: Typical CodeRunner 2 System
Antenna
Outdoor Unit (ODU)
Conduit (Nycoil)
Indoor Unit (IDU)
(inside vehicle)
(inside vehicle)
Pan & Tilt Assembly