User manual ICOM PS-55

[. . . ] 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. R NEVER expose the repeater unit, PS-55C, IDRP2D and PS-55V, to rain, snow or any liquids. AVOID using or placing the repeater unit, PS-55C, PS-55D and PS-55V, in areas with temperatures below ­10°C (+14°F) or above +50°C (+122°F). Be aware that temperatures can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in permanent damage to the repeater if left there for extended periods. [. . . ] 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. 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. Be sure to consult an expert engineer for installations. D AH-106 Unscrew q Remove the pole clamp that attached to the elevation angle. 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. In addition, individual USB driver installation is required for each connector and unit, because of the communication port number difference. In this instruction, describes with the installation of the PS-55C [SERVICE1] connector for example. NOTE: The repeater unit connection may not be recognized with the PC according to the using USB cable length. Uninstall the USB driver for ID-1 first, then install the USB driver for PS-55 system if the USB driver for ID-1 is installed in the PC. n Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) q Start up the Windows. · Quit all applications if activated. w Insert the CD that comes with the PS-55C, into the CD drive. e Connect the PC and PS-55C [SERVICE1] connector using with an USB cable (A-B type; purchase separately). r "Found New Hardware PS-55C SERVICE 1" appears as at left. t The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will come up as at left. Select "No, not this time" then click [Next>]. Select Click 19 DRIVER INSTALLATIONS 5 y When the dialog box as at left is displayed, select "Install the software automatically (Recommended), " then click [Next>]. Select Click u The wizard starts searching for the driver and shows the dialog as at left during search. i While searching the driver, the "Hardware Installation" dialog box appears as at left. [. . . ] Sensitivity is low and · Antenna or coaxial cable has problems. only strong signals are operatable. Cannot be connected · Pa r a b o l i c a n t e n n a b e a m d o e s n o t · Re-adjust the parabolic antenna beam. · Different frequencies are programmed · Set the receive and transmit frequencies f r o m t h e o p p o s e d m i c r o w a v e l i n k as the opposed microwave link repeater's repeater. · 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. [. . . ]