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MCU-30 User Manual
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12 Installation and Setup
12.1 Package Contents
• MCU-30
• 2 Detachable Antennas
12.2 Connecting the Antennas
Antennas installation vary in size, shape, requirements and mounting method. The
antennas should be as close to the MCU-30 as possible and can be
connected to it directly. Recommended distance between antennas is ~1.5m (for
2.XGHz).
antennas should be as close to the MCU-30 as possible and can be
connected to it directly. Recommended distance between antennas is ~1.5m (for
2.XGHz).
Cables should be chosen according to their attenuation (lower attenuation gives
better results) and flexibility (according to the path they pass through). Each
cable should have SMA Male connector on the MCU end, and a connector matching
to the antenna
better results) and flexibility (according to the path they pass through). Each
cable should have SMA Male connector on the MCU end, and a connector matching
to the antenna
’s connector on the other. Recommended cable standards can be
supplied by Mobilicom.
12.3 Connecting the Power
The MCU-30 has a dual power feed enabling hot-swap battery replacement during
operation.
operation.
CAUTION – Powering up an MCU unit without connecting the antennas
can cause unrepairable damage to the MCU.
can cause unrepairable damage to the MCU.