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LinkNet™ LNKF100
RF MODULES
User, Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance Manual
D044-13432 Rev A
December 2005
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© 2005 Powerwave Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Powerwave Technologies, and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks.
This Powerwave product is intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED
ACCESS LOCATION and is designed to operate within the Normal Operating
(typical operating) ranges or conditions specified in this document. Operation of
this equipment beyond the specified ranges in this document may cause:
1. Spurious emissions that violate regulatory requirements.
2. The equipment to be automatically removed from service when maximum
thresholds are exceeded.
3. The equipment to not perform in accordance with its specifications.
It is the Operator's responsibility to ensure this equipment is properly installed and
operated within Powerwave operating specifications to obtain proper performance from
the equipment and to comply with regulatory requirements.
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes are found throughout this manual where applicab le. The
associated icons are used to quickly identify a potential condition that could result in the
consequences described below if precautions are not taken. Notes clarify and provide additional
information to assist the user.
Warning
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could
cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the
hazards involved with electrical and RF circuitry and be familiar with
standard practices for preventing accidents.
Caution This caution symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, the user
might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of
data.
Note This note symbol means reader take note. Notes contain helpful
suggestions or references to material not covered in the document.
Procedures are not contained in notes.
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Revision Record
Revision Record
Revision Letter Date of Change Reason for Change
A Dec 2005 Initial Release
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 .............................................................................................................1
Theory of Operation............................................................................................1
1 Introduction................................................................................................1
1.1 OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 MODELS ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 MODULE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................... 3
ALSO CONSULT THE MAIN LINKNET™ MANUAL DCM000000008. .................................................... 3
Chapter 2 .............................................................................................................5
Operation.............................................................................................................5
2 Introduction................................................................................................5
2.1 SOFTWARE SET-UP............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 POWER ON SELF TEST (POST)........................................................................................... 6
2.4 FAULT INDICATIONS............................................................................................................. 6
2.5 NORMAL OPERATION........................................................................................................... 7
2.6 SIMPLEX OPERATION........................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 .............................................................................................................9
Antenna Installation............................................................................................9
3 Introduction................................................................................................9
3.1 ANTENNA INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 9
3.2 FCC INFORMATION TO USERS ........................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4 ...........................................................................................................11
Return for Service.............................................................................................11
4 Introduction..............................................................................................11
4.1 RETURN FOR SERVICE PROCEDURE................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 Obtaining An RMA................................................................................................. 11
4.1.2 Repackaging For Shipment.................................................................................. 11
4.2 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES................................................................................................. 11
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Table of Figures
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Block Diagram LNK100 RF Module........................................................................... 2
Figure 2-1 LNKF100 Faceplate..................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2-2 LNKF100 Simplex Interconnection............................................................................ 8
Figure 2-3 LNKF100 RF Connection............................................................................................ 8
TABLE OF TABLES
Table 1 LNKF100 Module Family.................................................................................................. 1
Table 2 LNKF100 Module Specifications .................................................................................... 3
Table 3 LNKF100 Factory Set Options........................................................................................ 5
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