Vcom IduBST1918 Installation And Operation Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE
FOR SYSTEM OPERATORS

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Specifications subject to change without notice — Printed in Canada

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is to be a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of

state-of-the-art communications equipment and components. Through

the remarkable success of our customers and business partners,

VCom innovations are achieving this goal.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Before installing and operating this equipment, read all Safety, Installation and Operating sections. Retain
this manual for future reference.

2. Follow all instructions — Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or severe personal injury.

3. Servicing should not be attempted by the user. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all
servicing to factory-qualified personnel.

4. Shock Hazard — An electrical shock hazard exists when the chassis cover is removed as is required to set
internal controls. Always disconnect power from the unit before removing the cover.

5. Cleaning — Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

1. Avant d'installer ou d'opérer cet équipement, lisez, toutes les sections de sécurités, d'installations et
d'opérations. Gardez ce manuel comme source de référence.

2. Suivez toutes instructions - si non, vous risquez d'endommager la machine ou de vous blesser
sérieusement.

3. N'essayez, pas de réparer cet équipement vous même. Référez toutes revisions nécessaire au personnel
qualifié de la manufacture.

4. Risque de choc - Il y a un risque de décharge électrique qui existe quand la couverture du châssis est
enlevée, comme est nécessaire pour ajuster les contrôlcs internes. Il faut toujours couper l'électricité avant
d'enlever le couvercle pour faire aucun ajustage.

5. Le nettoyage - n'utilisez pas de nettoyeurs aérosols ou liquides. Utilisez un tissu humide pour nettoyer.

Attention Ne pas travailler sur le système ni brancher ou débrancher les câbles pendant un orage du

foudre.

Important Installation Instructions

Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in
section 1.1307, any antenna which is connected to a BST1918
requires a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between it and all
persons.

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INDEX

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 6

1.1 System Overview.................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 BST1918 Features.................................................................................................................................. 6

1.3 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................7

2.0 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Unpacking the Unit.................................................................................................................................. 8

2.2 Operating Environment............................................................................................................................ 8

2.3 Power Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 8

2.4 Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................................................8

2.5 Module Installation/Replacement ............................................................................................................ 8

3.0 OPERATION................................................................................................................................ 9

3.1 Front Panel Description ...........................................................................................................................9

3.2 Operating Modes.................................................................................................................................... 10

4.0 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................. 11

5.0 WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICIES................................................................................ 12

5.1 Warranty Statement ...............................................................................................................................12

5.2 Service Policies: How to Return an Item for Service: ...........................................................................12

5.3 Repair Charges and Warranty Exemptions............................................................................................ 13

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