GE GFK-2489 - Manual (Page 24)

GFK-2489 Chapter 2 Tabletop Setup and Evaluation 2-3
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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).