Installation Manual MM102424V1 R1A Data Brick DB800
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. SAFETY.............................................................. 4 1.1 MPE LIMITS ............................................ 4 1.2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION... 5 1.3 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS ................... 6 1.4 OPERATING TIPS ................................... 9 1.5 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES.... 9 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................... 11 3. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................... 12 3.1 GENERAL ...........................................
1. SAFETY 1.1 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMITS Do not transmit with this radio and antenna when persons are within the MPE Radius of the antenna, unless such persons (vehicle occupants or bystanders, for example) are shielded from the antenna field by a metallic barrier (such as the user’s vehicle rooftop). The MPE Radius is the minimum distance from the antenna axis that ALL persons should maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allowable MPE level set by the FCC.
1.1.1 Determining MPE Radius The Maximum Permissible Exposure Radius has been estimated to be a radius of about 6.3 inches (or 16 cm) for a 5 dBi gain antenna, and 11.25 inches (or 28.5 cm) for a 10 dBi gain antenna per OET bulletin 65 of the FCC. This estimate is made using the maximum capable power of the radio and a maximum 50% transmit duty cycle. 1.2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING The DB800 generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, this M/A-COM radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. • American National Standards Institute (C95.
1. Explosive Atmospheres – Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, similar hazards exist when operating a vehicular radio. Be sure to turn the radio off while fueling a vehicle. Do not carry containers of fuel in the trunk of a vehicle if the radio is mounted in the trunk. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. Turn OFF your radio when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
When transporting blasting caps in a vehicle: a) Carry the blasting caps in a closed metal box with a soft lining. b) Leave the radio OFF whenever blasting caps are being put into or removed from the vehicle. 4.
1.4 OPERATING TIPS The following conditions tend to reduce effective range and should be avoided whenever possible. • Operating the radio in areas of low terrain, or while under power lines or bridges. • Obstructions such as mountains and buildings. • In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement may be obtained by ensuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communication. 1.
In 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety limits for portable devices, based on the recommended limits of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and the American National Safety Institute (ANSI). The design of the DB800 complies with the FCC guidelines for Occupational / Controlled exposure to RF electromagnetic fields.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DB800 is a digital radio housed in a metal casting, whose function is to send data communication. The Data Brick can transmit information such as position, traffic flow, or atmospheric conditions. Three mounting holes are provided to attach the DB800 to an indoor wall or post or to mount inside an enclosure for outdoor use. The DB800 is also suitable for vehicle mounting.
3. SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 GENERAL Dimensions without Antenna (H x W x D): 6.2 x 4.3 x 1.4 in. (158 x 110 x 36 mm) Weight: 22.5 oz (635g) Input Voltage: 8.5 VDC ± 20% Operating Temperature Range: -22 to +140°F (-30 to +60°C) Relative Humidity: 95% (Non-Condensing) @ 140°F (+60°C) Altitude (Operational): 15000 ft (4572 m) Color (Case): Metallic 3.2 TRANSMITTER 800 Frequency Range (MHz): 806-824 Rated RF Power (W): 5.5 Watts typ. Frequency Stability (-30 to +60°C) (ppm): ±1.
Audio Response (dB): +1/-3 Spurious and Harmonics (dBm): Meets FCC Part 90, emission mask “G” and “H” Audio Distortion: <3% at rated audio @ 1000 Hz, 3 kHz deviation 3.
3.4 DIGITAL OPERATION Vocoding Method Advanced MultiBand Excitation (AMBE™) Data Rate 19.2 kbps Modulation 4-Level GMSK 3.5 REGULATORY DATA Frequency Range (MHz) 806-824 (TX) 851-870 (RX) RF Output (W) 6 Frequency Stability (ppm) 1.
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5. INSTALLATION 5.1 POWER INSTALLATION Insert a stripped wire, (14-22 AWG) into the +8.0 VDC connector on the left side of the power connector. Insert a stripped wire, (14-22 AWG) into the GND connector on the right side of this connector. Secure the wires in the Data Brick connector by tightening the screws with a small Phillips screwdriver. The other end of power wire should be connected to an +8.0 VDC source. The other end of the ground wire should be connected to the negative terminal.
5.2 ANTENNA INSTALLATION Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the DB800 by turning it clockwise into the SMA connector.
6. CONFIGURATION Configuration of the DB800 is performed with an external computer attached to the DB9 port on the Data Brick. The Network Administrator will configure the DB800. Changes to the configuration, if required, can be made by the Network Administrator over the air if this option has been purchased.
7. MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS The DB800 can be mounted in a fixed or mobile setting indoors or outdoors It should always be mounted in an environmentally controlled area. See 3. SPECIFICATIONS for environmental requirements. Outdoors, the DB800 should be mounted in a customersupplied enclosure that can supply the required voltage as well as the appropriate environmental conditions. Indoors, the DB800 can be mounted using the mounting holes on the housing in areas of appropriate environmental conditions.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING If troubleshooting assistance is required, contact a qualified service technician or call M/A-COM at 1-877-673-6759.
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