Clear-Com FreeSpeak Antenna Splitter - Manual (Page 143)

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FreeSpeak V2.0 Instruction Manual 9 - 1
INSTALLING A
SYSTEM
The user can begin using a FreeSpeak system as soon as it is
received as long as the beltpacks are registered to the basestation,
using the generic user labels for the beltpacks and the rear-panel
connections.
PLACING THE BASESTATION
The first stage in setup is placing the basestation in a convenient
location, knowing that it is the central routing unit of the FreeSpeak
system. It should be made accessible.
At this stage, if they are unregistered, the user may want to register all
of the beltpacks with the basestation, or at least register one or two for
system setup and testing. Follow the instructions in the chapter
“FreeSpeak Configuration Editor” to register the beltpacks.
PLACING THE ANTENNAS AND SPLITTERS
The next step is to begin placing antennas and splitters to provide the
necessary coverage areas for all of the beltpacks. The first placements
of antennas and splitters will be experimental and temporary. After
placing the antennas, walk through the coverage areas to check for
gaps and then re-locate the antennas accordingly.
More information on checking coverage areas is given later in this
chapter, in the sections “Determining Coverage Areas” and “Doing a
Site Survey to Determine Coverage Areas.”
The following questions will help to begin placing the antennas:
• What areas will have more than five active beltpack users in them
at any time? Co-locate a second FS-TA there.
• Is there a central place to locate an antenna so that it will provide
omnidirectional (all directions / circular) coverage?
• Are there balcony areas, corridors, or other rooms or areas that
will require coverage with antennas?
Next decide where the antenna splitter(s) that feed these antennas will
be safely located. For systems with only one or two
transceiver/antennas, the cable runs will go directly from the two
transceiver ports on the basestation.
A FreeSpeak system can
work immediately when it is
received, as long as the
beltpacks are registered to
the basestation.
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