Configuration – QTech Data Systems DATRAN Q80 Telemetry Radio User Manual

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FUNCTIONALITY

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CONFIGURATION

This section describes how to configure the Q80 Maxon Radio Motherboard.

The power should be removed from the module by removing the power connector before setting up
and making any adjustments to the module.

The Q80 Maxon Radio Module incorporates static discharge sensitive devices. Normal Anti Static
Discharge precautions should be employed when setting up and making any adjustments to the
module.

An anti-static wristband should be worn and the earth connection of this wristband should be connected to an earth
point on the Q80 Maxon Radio Module before any adjustments are made.

Remote Power Control Jump

Remote Power Control Jumper J1

er J1

Jumper J1 is used to configure the remote power control function. Jumper J1 is located at the bottom right hand
side of the Q80 Motherboard as view with the front panel BNC RF connector to the right.

Location of Power Control Jumper J1.

When jumper J1 is installed the remote power control function is disabled.

Note

For applications with the Q22 – DATRAN eXcel module jumper J1 should be installed, for most other
applications J1 should not be installed.

Audio Level Potentiometers

The potentiometers VR1 and VR2 are used to set the Q80 Module receive and transmit levels respectively. VR1
and VR2 are located at the bottom right hand side of the Q80 Motherboard as view with the front panel BNC RF
connector to the right.

Location of Power Control Jumper J1.