User manual ICOM PS-55

[. . . ] PS-55 installation, particularly IDRP2L and antennas, is intended for professional installation only. We are not responsible for any building breakage, any damage resulting from a drop of the PS-55L or antenna from a high place or unstable site or resulting from any personal injury nor any accident in any other cases. Be sure to consult an expert engineer for installations. R NEVER expose the repeater unit, PS-55C, IDRP2D and PS-55V, to rain, snow or any liquids. [. . . ] be- Washer w Clamp Center conductor Strip the cable and fold the braid back over the clamp. 3 mm 6 mm Solder hole RECOMMENDATION: Install a lightning protector between the PS-55D/V and antenna. e r No space Soft solder the center conductor. Install the center conductor pin and solder it. Carefully slide the plug body into place aligning the center conductor pin on the cable. Tighten the nut onto Be sure the center conductor is the same height as the plug body. the plug body. n About the power supply Be sure to the DC power supply that used with the PS-55 system is meet the followings: Output voltage : 13. 8 V DC ±15% Current capacity : At least the total current consumption of the connected equipments. 9 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS 4 n When install into system rack The PS-55C/D/V are designed to install into the 19-inch rack (EIA standard) directly. Use the supplied bolts with the rack when fixing the PS-55C/D/V. We recommend to use the rack that has rails due to the weigh of the PS-55D and PS-55V is approx. 7. 5 kg (16. 5 lbs), respectively. n Rubber feet attachment q · Cross section Attach the supplied rubber feet onto the bottom of the PS-55C/D/V as shown at left when not installed into 19-inch rack. Desktop operation can be performed. w n Grounding To prevent electrical shock, television interference (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other problems, ground the transceiver through the GROUND terminal on the rear panel. For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to a long earth-sunk copper rod. Make the distance between the [GND] terminal and ground as short as possible. R WARNING: NEVER connect the [GND] a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock. 10 4 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS n System connections PS-55L* (Assist 2) AH-108* PS-55L* (Assist 1) to AH-106/107* to AH-106/107* [A] [B] [A] [B] Antenna filter PS-55C OPC-1380 (supplied w/PS-55C) Duplexer PS-55V* OPC-1309 (supplied w/PS-55D/V) Control cable (supplied w/PS-55D/V) Coaxial cables (purchase locally) OPC-1309 (supplied w/PS-55D/V) External DC power supply 13. 8 V Red Black + _ PS-55D* Control cable (supplied w/PS-55D/V) *Not available in European countries by the present on March 2008. 11 AC outlet AC power cable CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS 4 n Antenna assembling (Not available in European countries) R DANGER!: Antenna installation is intended for professional installation only. We are not responsible for any building breakage, any damage resulting from a drop of the antenna from a high place or unstable site or resulting from any personal injury nor any accident in any other cases. NOTE: Cover the antenna connector with rubber vulcanizing tape to protect the antenna connector from water intrusion. *Wrap the rubber vulcanizing tape from the under on. Rubber vulcanizing tape (purchase locally) *Wrap from under on. Fix with an adhesive tape 17 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS 4 n Adjusting the parabolic antenna D About the test plug to + (voltmeter) Voltmeter Assemble the test plug before adjusting the parabolic antenna as follows. q Shorten the TEST (pin 2) and GND (pin 3) terminals of the test plug, that supplied with the PS-55L. w Connects a wire to each the RSSI (pin 1) and GND (pin 4) to be connected to a voltmeter. e Assemble the test plug as illustrated at left. q r + _ w e Shorten to _ (voltmeter) D Parabolic antenna beam adjustment Adjust the beam (direction) after loosen the bolts. Adjust the parabolic antenna beam as the following instruction. Due to very critical adjustment is required, attend 2 or more persons for adjustment. q Turn the parabolic antenna beam to the opposed microwave link repeater, and fix it temporarily. w Connects a voltmeter to [TEST] connector of the PS-55L through the test plug. · Transmits a test signal automatically. · Transmits a test signal from the opposed microwave link repeater also. · The voltmeter swings when the test signal is received from the opposed microwave link repeater. Adjust the beam (elevation) after loosen the bolts. e Adjust the parabolic antenna beam direction and elevation angles to the point where the voltmeter shows maximum voltage, then fix the antenna. 18 5 DRIVER INSTALLATIONS The USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable (A-B type; purchase separately) is used for the connection between PS-55 and a PC. So, the USB driver installation is required for the PC. In addition, individual USB driver installation is required for each connector and unit, because of the communication port number difference. [. . . ] · No check mark (4) is applied to "Use · Apply the check mark (4) into "Use Assist Assist 1/2. " 1/2. " Does not function even · Unit initial setting is wrong or duplicated. PC does not recognize · Too long USB cable is used. the repeater The settings cannot be · Too long USB cable is used. programmed into the repeater properly. · Set "A" to each voice and data repeater and p. [. . . ]