Installation 3-1B1272M001 BARNETT ENGINEERING LTD. ProTalk Cv2Figure 3 Packaged Cv23 InstallationThe Cv2 can be installed before or after the configuration has been transferred from the PC tothe unit. If the Cv2 is configured in the shop before it is installed in the field, all of theprogrammed parameters and voices will remain unchanged in the unit’s non-volatile memory.3.1 Antenna requirementsThe ProTalk Cv2 is supplied with an 8" dual band articulating antenna. This antenna shouldbe mounted vertically for best operation. The antenna installation must provide a separationdistance of 20 cm (8") or more between the antenna and all persons to satisfy MaximumPermissible Exposure (MPE) compliance.The embedded transceiver uses CDMA technology. This is a spread spectrum technology thatallows many users to occupy the same time and frequency allocations in a given band/space.It relies on low power transmissions and is able to detect received signals at very low powerlevels. The addition of higher gain antennas does not usually result in a performanceimprovement but instead can compromise the performance of the neighboring devices. Thebest improvements can be made by selecting the proper antenna location and orientationwhere a vertical orientation outside any metal building or enclosure is best.3.2 MountingThe Cv2 is available in two versions: the packaged unit which is housed in an enclosurecomplete with a battery backed power supply and a programming phone set, or the stand-alone version which is the Cv2 alarm reporter without the above accessories.3.2.1 Packaged modelThe packaged model should be mounted ontoa wall or other vertical surface in a locationwhere the temperature cannot exceed the Cv2rating.Before connecting AC power, confirm that thesetting of the voltage range switch on thepower supply module is set for the correctinput, either 110 or 220 VAC.Connect AC power to the terminal strip on thepower supply module. Connect the antenna orcoaxial feed line to the remote antenna ontothe TNC coaxial jack on the Cv2.Connect the input and output signal linesbetween the Cv2 and the equipment that youwant to monitor and control. Details of theinput and output ports are discussed later inthis chapter.