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Hardware Installation
Guide
MultiConnect
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................................1
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................3
1 Revision Tracking................................................................................................................................3
2 General Precautions ...........................................................................................................................3
FCC Compliance Statement (USA) ...............................................................................................................5
1 FCC Class B Part 15...........................................................................................................................5
Emissions Compliance (Canada) ..................................................................................................................5
1 MultiConnect: ICES-003, Class B.......................................................................................................5
Pour Les Utilisateurs Au Canada...................................................................................................................5
1 MultiConnect: NMB-003, Classe B......................................................................................................5
Required Items ..............................................................................................................................................5
Installation......................................................................................................................................................7
1 General ...............................................................................................................................................7
2 MultiConnect Mounting Plate..............................................................................................................9
3 MultiConnect Connections................................................................................................................10
4 Cabling..............................................................................................................................................11
5 Communications Device ...................................................................................................................12
6 Antenna Installation ..........................................................................................................................12
RF Radiation Specs.....................................................................................................................................14
1 FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Rules............................................................................................14
2 How to Comply with FCC SAR/MPE Guidelines...............................................................................14
3 SAR and MPE Limits.........................................................................................................................14
4 Labeling ............................................................................................................................................14
Basic Operation...........................................................................................................................................16
1 Turning MultiConnect On..................................................................................................................16
2 General Handling and Maintenance..................................................................................................16
MULTICONNECT Technical Data................................................................................................................17
1 Voltage..............................................................................................................................................17
2 Current Consumption........................................................................................................................17
3 Temperature Range..........................................................................................................................17
4 Dimensions and Weight....................................................................................................................17
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INTRODUCTION
This document provides instructions and guidelines that should be followed for the
successful installation of a Mentor MultiConnect.
1 Revision Tracking
Date Description Revision Initials
March 15, 2004 Initial Release 1.0 JK
March 31, 2004 Updated compliance to FCC Class B 1.1 JK
Added Canadian Compliance Statements
April 8, 2004 Added additional safety warning to FCC statements 1.2 JK
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2 General Precautions
Before using this product, be sure to carefully read all operating instructions. Save
these instructions for future reference. Also be sure to heed all the warnings located
throughout this document.
NOTE
Mentor Engineering Inc. reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Please ensure you have the most recent revision of this Document
CAUTION
Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or
any type of organic solvent to clean this product.
CAUTION
Only qualified, trained personnel should service the MultiConnect unit. Attempting to
remove the cover or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high
voltage points.
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WARNING
To avoid the risk of electric shock, never expose this product to water or operate in a
high humidity environment. Never use the product around water (near a bathtub,
kitchen sink, swimming pool or in the rain).
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate a damaged device. If the product has been exposed to
water, shows evidence of physical damage or is not operating properly unplug it from
the power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Suite 230, 2891 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary Alberta, T1Y 7K 7
♦ Phone: (403) 777-3760 ♦ Fax: (403) 777-3769