Microwave Radio CodeRunner 2 Manual

CodeRunner 2

Analog+Digital

Portable

MicrowaveTransmitter

Operator’s Guide

Manual Part No. 400437-1

Rev. N March 2004

Applies to firmware Rev. 4.03

Notices iCodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide

Notices

About This Manual

Part number 400437-1

Revision N

March 2004

The information in the manual applies to the MRC CodeRunner 2

Transmitter, firmware revision 4.03.

The information in this book may be reproduced by the

purchaser to the extent needed for their organization. No part of

this material may be modified in any way or published for resale

without the express written authorization of Microwave Radio

Communications.

Microwave Radio Communications

101 Billerica Avenue - Bldg. 6

North Billerica, MA 01862-1256USA

TEL: 978.671.5700

FAX: 978.671.5800

Printed in U.S.A.

Proprietary Material

The information and design contained within this manual was

originated by and is the property of Microwave Radio

Communications. Microwave Radio Communications reserves

all patent proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use,

and sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein,

except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others. The

foregoing does not apply to vendor proprietary parts.

To allow for the introduction of design improvements,

specifications are subject to change without notice.

Regulatory Status

This product is certified to conform to CENELEC standards EN

55020, EN 55013, EN 50082-1 and EN 60950 and carries the

CE mark.

Authorized EU representative: Vislink PLC.

Microwave Radio Communications is ISO 9001 certified.

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RF Exposure Warning

The CodeRunner 2 is a radio transmitter. It is designed to

permit, produce and emit RF radiation into an antenna for the

purpose of delivering a digital or FM modulated signal to an

appropriate receiving device.

For equipment such as the CodeRunner 2, the Maximum

Permissible Exposure (MPE) limit is 1.0 mW/cm2. The

CodeRunner 2 is a low-powered device, and by itself will

generally not create RF exposure in excess of the MPE limits for

RF radiation (OET Bulletin 65, Addition 97-01) issued by the U.S.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC). However, when

properly connected to an antenna, the radiated power can

exceed the MPE limits.

The purchaser and/or user of the CodeRunner 2 is solely and

exclusively responsible for determining the level of RF exposure

when connecting the CodeRunner 2 to an antenna or other

equipment, taking all appropriate steps to limit RF exposure and

for ensuring compliance with all FCC requirements set forth in

OET Bulletin 65.

Conventions

Pay special attention to information marked in one of the

following ways:

CAUTION Follow CAUTIONS closely to prevent

personal injury or death.

WARNING Follow WARNINGS to prevent damage to

the equipment.

Note Notes provide additional information to assist you

in using and maintaining the equipment.

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Symbols Used

The following symbols are used on the equipment:

Symbol Meaning

CAUTION: Risk of Electric Shock

WARNING: General Warning. Risk of Danger

WARNING: Electrostatic Discharge. Possible

Damage to Equipment

Fuse - Identifies fuses or their location.

Frame or Chassis Ground - Identifies the frame or

chassis terminal.

Earth Ground - Identifies the earth Ground Terminal

Protective Earth Ground - Identifies any terminal

which is intended for connection to an external

conductor for protection against electric shock in

case of a fault, or the terminal on a protective earth

electrode.

Warranty Information

Product Manufactured by MRC:

a. Products manufactured by MRC are warranted against

defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years

from date of delivery as evidenced by MRC's packing slip or

other transportation receipt (unless otherwise noted).

b.MRC's sole responsibility under this warranty will be to either

repair or replace, at its option, any component which fails during

the applicable warranty period because of a defect in material or

workmanship, provided Buyer has promptly reported same to

MRC in writing. All replaced products and parts will become

MRC's property.

c.MRC will honor the warranty at the repair facility designated

by MRC. It is Buyer's responsibility to return, at its expense, the

allegedly defective product to MRC. Buyer must obtain a Return

Material Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions

from MRC prior to returning any product under warranty.

Transportation charges for the return of the product to Buyer will

be paid by MRC within the United States. For all other locations,

the warranty excludes all costs of shipping, customs clearance

and other related charges. If MRC determines that the product is

not defective within the terms of this warranty, Buyer will pay

MRC all costs of handling, transportation and repairs at the then

prevailing repair rates.

d.All the above warranties are contingent upon proper use of

the product. These warranties will not apply (i) if adjustment,

repair, or product or parts replacement is required because of

accident, unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress,

neglect, misuse, failure of electric power, environmental controls,

transportation, failure to maintained properly or otherwise in

accordance with MRC specifications, or abuses other than

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ordinary use; (ii) if the product has been modified by Buyer or

has been repaired or altered outside MRC's repair facility, unless

MRC specifically authorizes such repairs or alterations in each

instance; or (iii) where MRC serial numbers, warranty data or

quality assurance decals have been removed or altered.

e.No person, including any dealer, agent or representative of

MRC is authorized to assume for MRC any other liability on its

behalf except as set forth herein. If any payment is due MRC for

services performed hereunder, it will be subject to the same

payment terms as the original purchase.

Products Manufactured By Others:

For products not manufactured by MRC, the original

manufacturer's or licensor's warranty will be assigned to Buyer to

the extent permitted by the manufacturer or licensor and is in lieu

of any other warranty, expressed or implied. For warranty

information on a specific product, a written request should be

made to MRC.

All Products:

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE

EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES ON

THE PART OF MRC. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS

WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN, MRC DISCLAIMS ALL

WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREUNDER,

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MRC WILL HAVE NO

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR APPLICATION

MADE OF ANY EQUIPMENT. Any description of equipment,

whether in writing or made orally by MRC or its agents,

specification sheets, models, bulletins, drawings, or similar

materials used in connection with Buyer's order are for the sole

purpose of identifying the equipment and will not be construed as

an express warranty. Any suggestions by MRC or its agents

regarding use, application or suitability of the equipment will not

be construed as an express warranty. No warranties may be

implied from any course of dealing or usage of trade. Buyer

agrees that the exclusion of all warranties, other than those

expressly provided herein, is reasonable.

Contents iCodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide

Contents

Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

About This Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

Proprietary Material - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

Regulatory Status- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

RF Exposure Warning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii

Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii

On-Line Viewing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii

Symbols Used- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii

Warranty Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii

Product Manufactured by MRC: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii

Products Manufactured By Others:- - - - - - - - - - - - iv

All Products: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iv

Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

What This Manual Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

How It’s Organized - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

Who It’s Written For - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

Related Documents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

Ordering documentation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

Calling for Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

Product Description- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

System Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

System Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3

Operating Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4

External Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5

IDU/ODU (RFU) Interconnection- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

System Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8

Single Band/Dual Antenna Configuration - - - - - - 2-8

Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmitting - - - - - 2-9

Dual Band Simultaneous Transmitting- - - - - - - - 2-10

For More Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

Routine Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Overview of Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Function Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Polarization Select- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

Band Select - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

Antenna Select - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

Status LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-3

Display and Keypad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5

Display Layout - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5

Navigating using the display and keypad - - - - - - - 3-5

Frequently Performed Tasks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

Turning the power ON and OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

Activating and deactivating the transmitter - - - - - 3-7

Switching between HI and LOW power - - - - - - - - 3-7

Selecting Channel and Offset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8

Switching between antennas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8

Switching antenna polarization - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8

Switching bands - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8

Switching between Analog and Digital modes - - - 3-8

Setting for Remote operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9

Menu Maps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-10

Notes - Menu Maps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13

Channels & Frequencies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Appendix Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Initial Factory Presets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

US 12 MHz Channel Plan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-6

Glossary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Index - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

Contents-iiCodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide

Introduction 1-1CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide

Introduction

1.1 Chapter Overview

This chapter will introduce you to the Operator’s Guide: what it

covers, how it’s organized, and who it’s written for.

1.2 What This Manual Covers

This manual describes how to operate the MRC CodeRunner 2

Transmitter.

For information on Installation, Repair, and Theory of Operation,

refer to the MRCCodeRunner2TechnicalReferenceManual.

1.3 How It’s Organized

The manuals for the CodeRunner 2 are organized as follows:

Chapter Operator’s

Guide

Technical

Reference

Manual

Introduction

Product Description

Routine Operation

Advanced Operation

Note The Technical Reference Manual contains

everything in the Operator’s Guide, plus

additional technical content.

Installation

Troubleshooting

Repair

Replacement Parts

Theory of Operation

Appendix A - Channels

& Frequencies

Appendix B - Glossary

Appendix C - Module

Reference

Appendix D - Color Bar

Generator

Appendix E - Installing

Triax Connectors

Appendix F - Menu

Reference

Chapter Operator’s

Guide

Technical

Reference

Manual

Introduction 1-2CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide

1.4 Who It’s Written For

This manual is intended for use by personnel assigned to

operate the CodeRunner 2. Users of this manual should already

be familiar with basic concepts of radio, video and audio.

1.5 Related Documents

• MRC CodeRunner 2 Quick Reference Guide (part no.

400453)

• MRC CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference Manual (part

no. 400465)

• MRC CodeRunner 2 Helicopter Remote Control (part no.

400461)

1.6 Ordering documentation

Any of the above manuals may be ordered by contacting MRC

Customer Service:

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 7:00PM Eastern Time (US)

(0800 - 1900 hrs US ET)

Telephone: 800-490-5700

978-671-5700

Fax: 978-671-5800

When contacting Customer Service, please have the following

information available:

• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is

located in two places:

- label on the rear panel

- label inside the front panel.

• Approximate purchase date.

• Firmware revision, found in two places:

- displays on screen at startup

- label inside the front panel.

1.7 Calling for Service

MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a

week. During regular business hours you can reach our expert

staff directly. After hours, your call will be forwarded to the on-call

technical support specialist.

Business Hours: Monday

8:00 AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time (US)

(0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)

Tuesday - Friday

8:00 AM - 7:00PM Eastern Time (US)

(0800 - 1900 hrs US ET)

Telephone: 800-490-5700

978-671-5700

Fax: 978-671-5800

Email: support@mrcbroadcast.com

When contacting Technical Support, please have the following

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