Icom ID-RP2 User Manual
D-STAR REPEATER SYSTEM
id- rp2
Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the re-
peater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This
manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the ID-RP2 system.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
R WARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
risk or personal injury, fire or electric
shock.
PRECAUTIONS
R DANGER! ID-RP2 installation, particularly ID-
RP2L and antennas, is intended for professional installation only. We are not responsible for any building
breakage, any damage resulting from a drop of the IDRP2L 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 WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits
Radio Frequency
(RF) energy. Extreme caution should
be observed when operating this device. If you have
any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications
Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s
report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines
for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
(OET Bulletin 65)
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R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER attach an
antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER install the
antenna at any place that person touch the antenna
easily during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.
R NEVER apply AC to the [DC 13.8V IN] connector.
This could cause a fire or ruin the repeater.
R NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V
battery, to the [DC 13.8V IN] connector on the repeater. This could cause a fire or ruin the repeater.
R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any
internal part or connectors on the repeater. This may
result in an electric shock.
R NEVER operate or touch the repeater unit, ID-
RP2C, ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V, with wet hands. This
may result in an electric shock or damage to the repeater unit.
R NEVER expose the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-
RP2D and ID-RP2V, to rain, snow or any liquids.
These units have no water protection.
AVOID using or placing the repeater unit, ID-RP2C,
ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V, 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.
AVOID using or placing the ID-RP2L in areas with temperatures below –30°C
(–22°F)
or above +60°C
(+140°F)
. Be aware that temperatures on a vehicle’s
dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in permanent damage to the repeater if left there for extended periods.
AVOID placing the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-RP2D
and ID-RP2V, in excessively dusty environments or in
direct sunlight.
Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the repeater’s surfaces.
DO NOT modify the repeater for any reason.
Use the specified fuse only.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this repeater,
not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your
authority to operate this repeater under FCC regulations.
CAUTION: The ID-RP2L is intended for use as a fixed
base station with the antenna located outdoors on the
rooftop or on antenna tower.
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Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT ....................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................... i
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. i
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................... ii
1 SYSTEM OUTLINE .................................................. 1– 2
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................... 3–4
■ Accessories for ID-RP2C ..................................................... 3
■ Accessories for ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V ...................................... 3
■ Accessories for ID-RP2L ...................................................... 3
■ Accessories for AH-106 ........................................................ 4
■ Accessories for AH-107 ........................................................ 4
■ Accessories for AH-108 ........................................................ 4
3 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS .......................................... 5–8
■ ID-RP2C (Front panel) ......................................................... 5
■ ID-RP2C (Rear panel) .......................................................... 5
■ ID-RP2D (Front panel) ......................................................... 6
■ ID-RP2D (Rear panel) .......................................................... 6
■ ID-RP2V (Front panel) ......................................................... 7
■ ID-RP2V (Rear panel) .......................................................... 7
■ ID-RP2L ............................................................................... 8
4 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS ............... 9–18
■ Precautions .......................................................................... 9
D About coaxial cable .......................................................... 9
■ About the power supply ........................................................ 9
■ When install into system rack ............................................. 10
■ Rubber feet attachment ...................................................... 10
■ Grounding .......................................................................... 10
■ System connections ........................................................... 11
■ Antenna assembling ........................................................... 12
D AH-106 ........................................................................... 12
D AH-107 ........................................................................... 14
D AH-108 ........................................................................... 16
■ ID-RP2L installation ........................................................... 17
■ Adjusting the parabolic antenna ......................................... 18
D About the test plug ......................................................... 18
D Parabolic antenna beam adjustment .............................. 18
5 DRIVER INSTALLATIONS ................................... 19–33
■ Microsoft®Windows®XP (Service Pack 2) ......................... 19
■ Microsoft®Windows®2000 ................................................. 24
■ Microsoft®Windows®98/Me ............................................... 28
■ COM port confirmation ....................................................... 31
D Microsoft®Windows®XP/2000 ....................................... 31
D Microsoft®Windows®98/Me ........................................... 32
■ USB driver un-installation ................................................... 33
6 UTILITY INSTALLATION ..................................... 34–36
■ Installation .......................................................................... 34
■ Un-installation .................................................................... 36
7 REPEATER SETTINGS ....................................... 37–44
■ ID-RP2C settings ............................................................... 37
D ID-RP2C utility screen .................................................... 38
■ Frequency setting for ID-RP2D .......................................... 41
■ Frequency setting for ID-RP2V .......................................... 42
■ ID-RP2L setting .................................................................. 43
8 MAINTENANCE ................................................... 45–46
■ Troubleshooting .................................................................. 45
■ About cleaning .................................................................... 46
■ Fuse replacement .............................................................. 46
D OPC-1309 ...................................................................... 46
D OPC-1380 ...................................................................... 46
D ID-RP2L’s DC power cable ............................................ 46
9 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ...................... 47–48
■ Specifications ..................................................................... 47
D ID-RP2C ......................................................................... 47
D ID-RP2L ......................................................................... 47
D ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V .......................................................... 48
■ Options ............................................................................... 48
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SYSTEM OUTLINE
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The D-star repeater site can be constructed by combining with the following units according to the plan or
scale.
ID-RP2C : Repeater controller
ID-RP2D : 1.2 GHz data repeater
ID-RP2V : 1.2 GHz digital voice repeater
ID-RP2L : 10 GHz microwave link repeater
In addition, the following options are also required for
system repeater operations.
AH-106 : 10 GHz Parabolic antenna 800 (d)
AH-107 : 10 GHz Parabolic antenna 450 (d)
AH-108 : 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna
■ ID-RP2C
➥The ID-RP2C is a repeater controller and one con-
troller should be used in each repeater site.
The controller relays digital voice or data (traffic) sig-
nals for repeater operation.
➥Total 4 interface connectors for local repeater con-
nections are available.
Both digital voice and data repeaters can be connected as desired.
• Standard composition:
Data repeater 1
Digital voice repeater 1
Spares 2 (for another band’s repeater)
NOTE: Connect only 1 or 2 repeaters for the
same frequency band is recommended
to avoid interference.
➥Total 2 interface connectors for microwave link re-
peater connections are available.
Microwave link repeater can be connected as desired.
➥One Ethernet port
(10Base-T) is available for re-
peater site call sign, IP address settings etc., from
the PC and the ID-RP2C utility software.
Or, a gateway control PC can be connected as desired.
➥By connecting the ID-RP2L utility installed PC, op-
erating frequency set and operation monitor can be
made.
■ ID-RP2D
➥ID-RP2D is a 1.2 GHz data (128 kbps) repeater and
connects to the ID-RP2C.
*The ID-RP2D never functions as a repeater without ID-
RP2C, due to no relay function is built-in.
➥The ID-RP2D/V utility software, supplied with the ID-
RP2C, and a PC are required for both receive and
transmit frequency settings.
➥Repeater operation is performed in simplex mode on
the same frequency for data mode, however, different frequencies between transmit and receive can
be set in simplex mode.
■ ID-RP2V
➥ID-RP2V is a 1.2 GHz digital voice and slow-speed
data repeater (4.8 kbps) and connects to the IDRP2C.
*The ID-RP2V never functions as a repeater without ID-
RP2C, due to no relay function is built-in.
NOTE: No audio CODEC is performed in the ID-
RP2V, thus the ID-RP2V receives and
transmits 4.8 kbps serial data only.
➥Different frequencies are used for each transmission
and reception in semi-duplex mode.
➥The ID-RP2D/V utility software, supplied with the ID-
RP2C, and a PC are required for both receive and
transmit frequency settings.
■ ID-RP2L
➥ID-RP2L is a 10 GHz microwave link repeater (10
Mbps)
and connects to the ID-RP2C. The microwave
link repeater provides to linking with another repeater site (Area) for zone construction.
➥Different frequencies are used for each transmission
and reception in full-duplex mode and the reversed
frequencies between transmit and receive are used
for the oncoming repeater.
➥The received GMSK serial bit-stream signal (10
Mbps)
is applied to either ID-RP2D or ID-RP2V via
the ID-RP2C. Then the GMSK serial data is transmitted to the local station.
➥The ID-RP2L has a duplexer, and the condition of
the microwave link repeater can be monitored when
the ID-RP2L utility software (supplied with the ID-
RP2C)
installed PC is connected to the ID-RP2C.
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AH-106 : 10 GHz parabolic antenna 800 (d)
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AH-107 : 10 GHz parabolic antenna 450 (d)
➥Both AH-106 and AH-107 are offset parabolic an-
tenna and connect to ID-RP2L.
Up to 20 km (approx.; 12.4 miles)* or 8 km (approx.;
5 miles)
* of communication range is provided when
AH-106 or AH-107 is used at the both microwave
link repeaters, respectively.
And up to 12 km (approx.; 7.5 miles)* of communication range is provided between AH-107 and AH106’s repeaters.
*Communication range may differ/change according to en-
vironment, such as weather, installed conditions, etc.
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AH-108 : 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna
➥2 Collinear antennas are built-in and better isolation
is provided than separated 2 antennas.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
■ Accessories for ID-RP2C
q Power cable (OPC-1380; approx. 3 m; 10 ft) ……… 1
w Utility CD …………………………………………… 1
e Rubber feet ………………………………………… 4
r Spare fuses (FGB01 30A) ………………………… 2
■ Accessories for ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V
q Power cable (OPC- 1309; approx. 1 m; 3.3 ft) …… 1
w Control cable (OPC-1069) ………………………… 1
e Rubber feet ………………………………………… 4
r Spare fuses (FGB10A) …………………………… 2
■ Accessories for ID-RP2L
q Pole clamps ………………………………………… 2
w U-bolts ……………………………………………… 2
e Bolts (M6×50) ……………………………………… 4
r Nuts (M6) …………………………………………… 4
t Spring washers (M6) ……………………………… 4
y Flat washers (M6) ………………………………… 4
u Spare fuses (FGB5A) ……………………………… 2
i Test plug ……………………………………… 1 set
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■ Accessories for AH-106
q Element arm ……………………………………… 1
w Element …………………………………………… 1
e Elevation support plate …………………………… 1
r Support arms ……………………………………… 2
■ Accessories for AH-107
q Pole stopper ……………………………………… 1
w Pole clamp ………………………………………… 1
e Clamp base (w/bolts) ………………………… 1 set
r Bolts (M6×65) ……………………………………… 2
t Pole clamps ………………………………………… 8
y Bolts (M8×170) ……………………………………… 4
u Spring washers (M8) ……………………………… 8
i Nuts (M8) …………………………………………… 8
o Pole ………………………………………………… 1
!0 Element …………………………………………… 1
!1 Element arm ……………………………………… 1
!2 Element arm holders ……………………………… 2
!3 Bolts (M6×30) ……………………………………… 2
■ Accessories for AH-108
q Pole clamps ……………………………………… 8
w Bolts (M8×160) ……………………………………… 4
e Flat washers (M8) ………………………………… 12
r Nuts (M8) …………………………………………… 8
t Spring washers (M8) ……………………………… 8
y Rubber vulcanizing tape (approx. 60 cm; 2 ft) …… 1
u Radials ……………………………………………… 4
i Nuts (M6) …………………………………………… 4
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
■ ID-RP2C (Front panel)
q POWER SWITCH [POWER]
The power switch for ID-RP2C.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
w 10BASE-T CONNECTOR [10BASE-T] (p. 37)
Connects a PC via LAN cable (purchase separately)
to set the details of the repeater site, such as the
call sign, IP address.
A Gateway server can also be connected to this
connector.
e SERVICE 1 CONNECTOR (p. 43)
Connects a PC via an USB cable
(A-B type; purchase
separately)
to set the operating frequency or monitor
the repeater operation for the microwave link repeater that is connected to [ASSIST1] connector.
r SERVICE 2 CONNECTOR (p. 43)
Connects a PC via an USB cable
(A-B type; purchase
separately)
to set the operating frequency or monitor
the repeater operation for the microwave link repeater that is connected to [ASSIST2] connector.
t ASSIST 1 SWITCH
Turns the microwave link repeater power ON and
OFF, that is connected to [ASSIST1] connector.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
y ASSIST 2 SWITCH
Turns the microwave link repeater power ON and
OFF, that is connected to [ASSIST2] connector.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
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■ ID-RP2C
(Rear panel)
q POWER CONNECTORS
[LOCAL RPT— DC13.8V OUT] (p. 11)
Outputs 13.8 V DC for local repeater.
Connects ID-RP2D/V via the supplied DC power
cable (OPC-1309; supplied with the ID-RP2D/V).
The same voltage as the supplied voltage to
[DC13.8V IN] connector is output regardless of the
[POWER] switch condition on the front panel.
w [LOCAL RPT— CONT I/O] (p. 11)
Input/output ports for local repeater to received or
transmitted serial data routing.
Connects ID-RP2D/V via the supplied control cable
(supplied with the ID-RP2D/V).
e DC POWER CONNECTOR
[ASSIST 1— DC 13.8V OUT]
Connects ID-RP2L’s power cable.
The DC power is turned ON and OFF with [ASSIST
1] switch on the front panel.
r ASSIST 1— A/B (p. 11)
Connects ID-RP2L’s data cable.
Connects data cable connector [A] to left and data
cable connector [B] to right connector.
t DC POWER CONNECTOR
[ASSIST 2— DC 13.8V OUT]
Connects ID-RP2L’s power cable.
The DC power is turned ON and OFF with [ASSIST
2] switch on the front panel.
y ASSIST 2— A/B (p. 11)
Connects ID-RP2L’s data cable.
Connects data cable connector [A] to left and data
cable connector [B] to right connector.
u POWER CONNECTOR [DC 13.8V IN] (p. 11)
DC power input connector for ID-RP2 system.
Connects a 13.8 V DC power supply unit via the DC
power cable (OPC-1380; supplied with the ID-RP2C).
i GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 10)
Connects to a ground to prevent electrical shocks,
TVI, BCI and other problems.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
■ ID-RP2D (Front panel)
q POWER SWITCH [POWER]
The power switch for ID-RP2D.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
w HIGH/LOW POWER SELECT SWITCH [H/L]
Selects the transmit output power High (approx.
10 W)
and Low (approx. 1 W).
e SERVICE CONNECTOR [SERVICE] (p. 41)
Connects a PC via an USB cable (A-B type; purchase
separately)
to set the both transmit and receive fre-
quencies.
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■ ID-RP2D (Rear panel)
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 11)
Connect the optional AH-108 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna.
When both ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V is composed in
a site, an antenna filter, such as bandpass filter, resonator, or so, should be installed between the IDRP2D and antenna to protect the ID-RP2D reception from interference of the ID-RP2V downlink
signal.
w COOLING FAN
e POWER CONNECTOR [DC13.8V] (p. 11)
Connects to ID-RP2C via the supplied DC power
cable (OPC-1309) to be supplied the DC power.
r [CONT I/O] (p. 11)
Connects to ID-RP2C via the supplied control cable
for received or transmitted serial data communication.
t GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 10)
Connects to a ground to prevent electrical shocks,
TVI, BCI and other problems.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
■ ID-RP2V (Front panel)
q POWER SWITCH [POWER]
The power switch for ID-RP2V.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
w HIGH/LOW POWER SELECT SWITCH [H/L]
Selects the transmit output power High (approx.
10 W)
and Low (approx. 1 W).
e SERVICE CONNECTOR T [SERVICE T] (p. 42)
Connects a PC via an USB cable (A-B type; purchase
separately)
to set the transmit frequency.
r SERVICE CONNECTOR R [SERVICE R] (p. 42)
Connects a PC via an USB cable (A-B type; purchase
separately)
to set the receive frequency.
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■ ID-RP2V (Rear panel)
q RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 11)
Connect the optional AH-108 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna through a duplexer.
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TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 11)
Connect the optional AH-108 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna through a duplexer.
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r POWER CONNECTOR [DC13.8V] (p. 11)
Connects to ID-RP2C via the supplied DC power
cable (OPC-1309) to be supplied the DC power.
t [CONT I/O] (p. 11)
Connects to ID-RP2C via the supplied control cable
for received or transmitted serial data communication.
y GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 10)
Connects to a ground to prevent electrical shocks,
TVI, BCI and other problems.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
■ ID-RP2L
q POWER CABLE CONNECTOR [DC13.8V] (p. 11)
Connects to ID-RP2C to be supplied the DC power.
Cable length: Approx. 30 m; 100 ft
w ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 11)
Connects an optional parabolic antenna AH-106 or
AH-107.
e STATUS INDICATOR [STATUS]
Indicates the following unit conditions.
• Light : The power is ON and functioning correctly.
•
Flashing slowly
: Unlock PLL (Reboot the ID-RP2L.
If the indicator still flashing even
after rebooting, contact authorized
Icom dealer or distributor.)
• Flashing fast : Setting data malfunction.
(Data initializing and re-setting are
required using with the ID-RP2L
utility software.)
• Light off : The power is OFF.
r TEST PLUG [TEST] (p. 18)
Connects the supplied test plug* when adjusting the
parabolic antenna beam.
Test mode is automatically selected when connecting the test plug.
IMPORTANT!: Attach the waterproof cap during
normal operation.
*See p. 18 for test plug assembling and connections de-
tails.
t DATA CABLE CONNECTOR B [DATA B] (p. 11)
Connects to the ID-RP2C for transmit/receive signal data and control signal communications.
Cable length: Approx. 30 m; 100 ft
y DATA CABLE CONNECTOR A [DATA A] (p. 11)
Connects to the ID-RP2C for transmit/receive signal data and control signal communications.
Cable length: Approx. 30 m; 100 ft
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CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
■ Precautions
NEVER expose the ID-RP2C/D/V to rain, snow or any
liquids.
NEVER connect the repeater to a power source using
reverse polarity. This will damage the repeater.
And turn the repeater power OFF when connecting a
power supply.
AVOID using or placing the ID-RP2C/D/V in areas with
temperature below –10˚C (+14˚F) or above +50˚C
(+122˚F).
AVOID placing the ID-RP2C/D/V in excessively dusty
environments or in direct sunlight.
AVOID placing the ID-RP2C/D/V against walls or
putting anything on top of the units. This will obstruct
heat dissipation.
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About coaxial cable
• Type-N connector assembling
Use 50 Ω of impedance for both antenna (at Feeding
power point)
and coaxial cable.
Type-N connector is used for the connection between
ID-RP2D/V and antenna.
RECOMMENDATION: Install a lightning protector
between the ID-RP2D/V and antenna.
■ About the power supply
Be sure to the DC power supply that used with the IDRP2 system is meet the followings:
Output voltage : 13.8 V DC ±15%
Current capacity : At least the total current consump-
tion of the connected equipments.
Slide the nut, washer,
rubber gasket and clamp
over the coaxial cable,
then cut the end of the
cable evenly.
Strip the cable and fold the
braid back over the clamp.
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
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RP2L and antennas, is intended for professional installation only. We are not responsible for any
building breakage, any damage resulting from a drop
of the ID-RP2L 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.
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CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
■ When install into system rack
The ID-RP2C/D/V are designed to install into the 19inch rack (EIA standard) directly.
Use the supplied bolts with the rack when fixing the IDRP2C/D/V.
We recommend to use the rack that has rails due to
the weigh of the ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V is approx.
6.2 kg
(13.7 lbs) and approx. 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs), respec-
tively.
■ Rubber feet attachment
Attach the supplied rubber feet onto the bottom of the
ID-RP2C/D/V as shown at left when not installed into
19-inch rack. Desktop operation can be performed.
■ 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] ter-
minal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection
could cause an explosion or electric shock.
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CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
■ System connections
Antenna
filter
Duplexer
ID-RP2V
Coaxial cables
(purchase locally)
ID-RP2D
ID-RP2C
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[B]
[B]
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OPC-1380
(supplied w/ID-RP2C)
to AH-106/107to AH-106/107
OPC-1309
(supplied w/ID-RP2D/V)
OPC-1309
(supplied w/ID-RP2D/V)
Control cable
(supplied w/ID-RP2D/V)
Control cable
(supplied w/ID-RP2D/V)
ID-RP2L
(Assist 1)
AH-108
ID-RP2L
(Assist 2)
AC outlet
AC power cable
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■ Antenna assembling
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q Remove the pole clamp that attached to the eleva-
tion angle.
w Unscrew 4 bolts from the elevation angle.
e Attach the element-arm onto the reflector.
NOTE: Check the orientation.
r Attach the elevation and sub elevation angles as
the diagram at left.
Fix the angles using with the bolts that are un-
screwed at steps w and are attached with the sub
elevation angle.
NOTE: Select the suitable screw hole position
that the point where the suitable parabolic antenna beams angle is provided with the sub elevation angle adjustment.
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Sub elevation
angle
Elevation angle
Element arm
Top Reflector
Reflector
Elevation
base angle
Elementarm
LongShort
Bottom
Element arm
Unscrew
Unscrew
Elevation angle
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.
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t Attach the pole between the elevation angle and the
pole clamp, that is removed in steps q, as illustrated at left.
• Tighten the two bolts within an even torque.
• Use the stopper of the elevation angle when installing
the antenna at the top edge of the pole.
y Attach the supplementary arms between element
arm and parabolic reflector, and attach the antenna
element to the element arm.
NOTE: The “V” stamps on the antenna element
must be face up.
Supplementary
arm
Element
Pole
(48.6–89.1 mm)
Pole clamp
Stopper
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