Vector-LP Radio Beacon Transmitter Technical Instruction Manual Feb.24.09Contents Page1 GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 INTRODUCTION 1-11.2 FACTORY SUPPORT 1-11.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF MANUAL 1-11.4 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT 1-11.5 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION 1-21.6 TEST EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL TOOLS 1-21.7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 1-22 PREPARATION FOR USE AND INSTALLATION2.1 INTRODUCTION 2-12.2 PREPARATION FOR USE 2-12.2.1 Transmitter Room Requirements 2-12.2.1.1 Transmitter Dimensions 2-12.2.1.2 Transmitter Weights 2-12.2.1.3 Transmitter Clearances 2-12.2.1.4 Air Flushing 2-12.2.1.5 Cooling and Heating 2-12.2.1.6 Work Area 2-12.2.1.7 Power Source Switch 2-12.2.2 Lightning Protection 2-22.2.3 Station Reference Ground 2-22.2.4 Ac Power Source 2-22.2.4.1 Ac Wiring 2-22.2.5 Antenna Feed Cable 2-72.2.6 Antenna Tower 2-72.2.7 External Control/Monitor Wiring 2-72.2.8 Electrical Power 2-72.2.8.1 Ac Voltage Source 2-72.2.8.2 External Ac Switching 2-72.2.8.3 Dc Voltage Source 2-72.2.9 Antenna System 2-82.2.9.1 RF Feed Cable 2-82.2.9.2 Interface Protection Option 2-82.2.10 Internal DDS Source 2-82.2.11 External Interlocks 2-92.2.12 Remote Control Circuits 2-92.2.12.1 On/Off Control 2-102.2.12.2 Charger Alarm 2-102.2.12.3 Standby Code 1 2-102.2.12.4 Standby Code 2 2-102.2.13 Press-To-Talk Input 2-102.2.14 User Assigned Information 2-102.2.14.1 Carrier Frequency 2-102.2.14.2 Keyed Tone Frequency 2-10