Microwave Radio Communications LLC STATXU064T1CK User Manual
Routine Operation
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STRATA TX Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
3.
Turn the recessed DC ON COAX switch on the front
panel of the TXU until the screw slot of the switch
points to ON.
panel of the TXU until the screw slot of the switch
points to ON.
4.
Verify all coaxial cables and connectors have been
properly connected.
properly connected.
Note
When the TCU and TXU are mounted in separate
locations, it is recommended that DC input power
be connected to the TXU.
locations, it is recommended that DC input power
be connected to the TXU.
Since either unit may be powered from the other
unit via DC power superimposed on the coaxial
cable between the units, DC input power may
therefore be applied to either the TXU or the TCU.
unit via DC power superimposed on the coaxial
cable between the units, DC input power may
therefore be applied to either the TXU or the TCU.
5.
Connect the TCU or TXU to DC power of the correct
voltage and polarity.
voltage and polarity.
If you are unsure of the power requirements or the
connections, refer to the
connections, refer to the
“Installation” Chapter on
page 6-1
chapter (Part of the STRATA TX System
Technical Reference Manual only).
If the TCU/TXU is powered from the optional STRATA
ACU, connect the ACU input to AC power and verify
the TCU/TXU power cable is connected to the ACU
DC OUTPUT connector. Set the ACU power switch to
I (on) and verify the ACU power LED is on.
ACU, connect the ACU input to AC power and verify
the TCU/TXU power cable is connected to the ACU
DC OUTPUT connector. Set the ACU power switch to
I (on) and verify the ACU power LED is on.
If the TCU is powered from a source other than an
ACU, turn that power source on.
ACU, turn that power source on.
6.
Set the TCU PWR switch to I (on).
7.
The normal power-up sequence is as follows:
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The Status LED above the PWR switch should
illuminate and should change colors from red, to
green, to amber, and finally remain green.
illuminate and should change colors from red, to
green, to amber, and finally remain green.
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The alphanumeric display should light up and quickly
display a self-test screen, then the version of the
installed firmware, and finally the Main Screen.
Some typical screens are shown in
display a self-test screen, then the version of the
installed firmware, and finally the Main Screen.
Some typical screens are shown in
. The
exact screens will vary depending on installed
hardware.
hardware.
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The TCU will typically power up using the last settings
in use when power was turned off.
in use when power was turned off.
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If the TCU does not power up normally, refer to the
.
Figure 3-14: Typical TCU Power Up Screens - Separately
Located TXU and TCU
Located TXU and TCU
8.
Rotate the TCU control switch ccw until the
75 Ohm
Coax
option (
) is displayed
on the alphanumeric display.
STRATA TX
V X.X.X
Preset 1
0.00W
Radio Version
Main Screen