Wegener Communications Unity RF user manual

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Installation/Operation Guide
UNITY RF Switch Option
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Page 2 1. INTRODUCTION The UNITY RF Switch is a software-controlled, four-input, single-output, L-band switch. It allows network and local control of antenna feed selection as well as other signal parameters. Please read the entire set of instructions before beginning the installation. 2. RF SWITCH KIT INVENTORY In addition to these instructions, the RF Switch Kit will consist of one (1) each of the following items: • RF Switch mounted in a bracket, • Ribbon Cable (To connect the Switch to the

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Page 3 B. INSTALL THE RF SWITCH See Figure 1 (Page 5) and Figure 2 (Page 5) of this guide for views of the module and its installation. 1. Remove the block-out plate from the Module where the switch is to be installed. These screws and holes will be used to mount the RF Switch in a later step. Use the #1 Philips Screwdriver for this. 2. From the inside of the unit, install the RF Switch into position. The “F” Connectors should protrude through the rear panel 3. Install one (1) self-tapping s

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Page 4 C. SET RF SWITCH OPTIONS 1. Set Jumpers on the option card to the dotted position. When setting the jumpers, observe that there are three pins on each header. The jumper covers two of these pins and connects them together electrically. In one position Pin 2 (center pin) is connected to Pin 1, while in the other position Pin 2 is connected to Pin 3. Changing the jumpers changes the configuration of the circuit board and how the board operates. There is a dot on the board near either pin

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Page 5 RF Signal In x 4 Cable from RF Switch Out to Tuner In screws from blockout plate Rear Module 1 Mounting Hole Used UNITY4000 Bracket Tuner If Mounted MOTHER In Module 1 BOARD Hole used if Tuner Board Mounted in J1 Module 2 STANDOFFS 3 in each Module area Red Line P/S 1 RF Switch Expansion Front Figure 1. Typical Two-Connector-Cable Installation RF Signal In x 4 Cable from RF Switch Out to Tuner In screws from blockout plate Rear Module 1 Mounting Hole

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Page 6 SERVICE RETURN ADDRESS Service Department RMA# ________ Wegener Communications, Inc. 359 Curie Drive Alpharetta, GA 30005 SERVICE CONTACT NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES Voice: (770) 814-4057 FAX: (678) 624-0294 email: service@wegener.com 800016-13 Page 6 of 6