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Test Setup

The following steps explain how to make connections to the transceiver system, power it up, and set basic configuration. After these steps are complete, the system is ready for field installation.

Step 1—Connect the Antenna Ports

The drawing below represents a tabletop arrangement. Connect the antenna ports of each transceiver as shown through attenuators and an RF power divider. This provides for stable communications between each radio, while preventing interference to nearby electronic equipment.

It is very important to use attenuation between radios in the test setup. The amount of attenuation required depends on the number of radios being tested and the desired signal strength (Received Signal Strength Indicator, or RSSI) at each transceiver during the test. In no case should a signal greater than –30 dBm be applied to any transceiver in the test setup. A transmit RF power output level of +20 dBm (100 mW) is recommended. This can be set via the radio menu (Main Menu >Radio Configuration > RF Output Power Setpoint).

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GE GFK-2489 user manual Test Setup, Connect the Antenna Ports