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Regulatory & Product Information Sheet—
MDS Master Station
RF Exposure Notice
To comply with RF exposure requirements, the antenna shall be in-
stalled to ensure a minimum separation distance shown below from
persons. The antenna may not be collocated or operated in conjunc-
tion with other transmitting devices. To reduce potential radio interfer-
ence to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) is not more
than that permitted for successful communication.
Only approved antennas may be used on the unit's RF output
connectors, as listed below. The use of non-approved antennas
may result in a violation of FCC rules, and subject the user to FCC
enforcement action.
Table - Antenna Gain vs. Minimum RF Safety Distance
Safety Distance
400 MHz variant – FCC
Safety Distance
400 MHz variant – IC
Safety Distance
900 MHz variant – FCC
Safety Distance
900 MHz variant - IC
Safety Distance (other
models):
Antennas with gain greater than 16dBi have not been authorized for
use with the EUT; and (b) installation of the EUT into portable applica-
tions with respect to RF compliance will require SAR testing and Regu-
latory approval.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
Servicing Precautions
When servicing energized equipment, be sure to wear appropriate Per-
sonal Protective Equipment (PPE). During internal service, situations
could arise where objects accidentally contact or short circuit compo-
nents and the appropriate PPE would alleviate or decrease the severity
of potential injury. When servicing radios, all workplace regulations and
other applicable standards for live electrical work should be followed to
ensure personal safety.
Manual Revision and Accuracy
This manual was prepared to cover a specific version of firmware
code. Accordingly, some screens and features may differ from the ac-
tual unit you are working with. While every reasonable effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, product improvements
may also result in minor differences between the manual and the prod-
uct shipped to you. If you have additional questions or need an exact
specification for a product, please contact GE MDS, using the infor-
mation at the back of this guide.
In addition, manual updates can be found on our web site at
www.gemds.com.
Environmental Information
The manufacture of this equipment has required the extraction and use
of natural resources. Improper disposal may contaminate the environ-
ment and present a health risk due to hazardous substances contained
within. To avoid dissemination of these substances into our environ-
ment and to limit the demand on natural resources, we encourage you
to use the appropriate recycling systems for disposal. These systems
will reuse or recycle most of the materials found in this equipment in a
sound way. Please contact GE MDS or your supplier for more infor-
mation on the proper disposal of this equipment.
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Antenna Gain
5–10
0–5 dBi
10–16.5 dBi
dBi
1.09
1.95
4.11
meters
meters
meters
1.43
2.54
5.37
meters
meters
meters
0.99
1.76
3.73
meters
meters
meters
1.29
2.30
4.87
meters
meters
meters
Consult factory prior to operation.
MDS Master Station Setup Guide
Grounding Requirements
To minimize the chance of damage to the unit and connected equip-
ment, a safety ground (NEC Class 2 compliant) is recommended which
bonds the antenna system, chassis, power supply and connected data
equipment to a single-point ground, keeping all ground leads as short
as possible.
Normally, the unit is adequately grounded if the supplied mounting
brackets are used to mount it to a well-grounded metal surface. If the
unit is not mounted to a grounded surface, it is recommended that a
safety ground wire be attached to one of the mounting brackets or a
screw on the enclosure.
The use of a lightning protector is recommended where the antenna
cable enters the building. Bond the protector to the tower/support
ground, if possible. All grounds and cabling must comply with applica-
ble codes and regulations.
Product Test Data Sheets
Test Data Sheets showing the original factory test results for this unit
are available upon request from the GE MDS Quality Leader. Contact
the factory using the information at the back of this manual. Serial
numbers must be provided for each product where a Test Data Sheet
is required.
FCC Part 15 Notice
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in-
terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in-
struction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canada, IC ERP Limits
IC SRSP-501, 6.3.2. Limits the ERP to 125W for fixed point-to-point
operation. For IC use the antenna gain and Transmit power must be
set to meet the ERP limit of 125W. This can be accomplished by us-
ing the appropriate at antenna gain in combination with the RF power
settings.
CE Mark and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Notice (applies to
select product variants only)
Product that is CE marked is compliant with European Union Radio
Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
GEMDS products employ a variety of wireless technologies and fre-
quencies. These can include, cellular M2M, WIFI, and licensed narrow-
band radio frequencies. The user is responsible to ensure that proper
spectrum licenses are obtained for all licensed uses, carrier SIMs are
authorized for M2M cellular, and proper antenna gain is used to main-
tain local regulatory compliance.
05-6398A01-GB, Rev. A
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