CommScope ATC300-2000 - Manual (Page 2)

ATC300-1000/2000 Teletilt® Rack Mount Controller
Notices and Precautions
link.
communications setup.
antenna requires qualified, experienced personnel.
Andrew installation instructions are written for such
installation personnel. Antenna systems should be
inspected once a year by qualified personnel to
Proper installation procedures must be followed when installing and operating RET equipment.
SAFETY NOTICE
The installation, maintenance, or removal of an
Statement of Purpose:
Starting with firmware version 2.27 and later, the ATC300-1000/2000 controller can be connected to the
network out of the box and will establish a DHCP connection.
The ATC300-1000/2000 default hostname is its serial number.
ATC300-1000/2000 controllers running firmware version 2.26 or earlier should see Bulletin 639571 for network
defined by Andrew will void warranty.
release is installed on the actuator. Failure to conduct pre-test and pre-installation procedures
Failure to assure installations are done properly by trained installation personnel and to follow
proper actuator functionality and also ensure that the latest available actuator firmware
). This will verify Teletilt® RET System → Antennas → Products www.commscope.com/andrew under
(available online at portable controller and the latest version of the controller software
Andrew requires pretesting actuators on the ground prior to installation using the Andrew
procedures discussed in this bulletin may cause warranty for such products to be void.
applicable safety precautions as shown on thispage.
when the field installation is performed. Follow all
It is recommended that transmit power be turned off
unsafe installation practices.
liability or responsibility for the results of improper or
condition of equipment. Andrew disclaims any
verify proper installation, maintenance, and
WARRANTY NOTICE
An upgrade to the latest firmware is recommended and may be performed once
network communication is established. See Bulletin 639544, ATC300-1000/2000 Installation
and Operation User Guide, Section 9.
Firmware and documentation can be downloaded from the Andrew website:
• From the Andrew Products tab on www.commscope.com, click on
Antennas→Teletilt® RET System→ Downloads→RET Controller Software and Firmware.
Scroll down to the
Please contact the Andrew Customer Support Center, (see bottom of cover page),
for any questions.
shirt and rubber gloves.
Bulletin 639572 • Revision F • December 2012 Page 2 of 7
Do not install near power
lines. Power lines, telephone
lines, and guy wires look the
same. Assume any wire or
use metal ladder.
is in the area. Do not
lightning or thunder
or windy day or when
Do not install on a wet
line can electrocute you.
Wear shoes with rubber
soles and heels. Wear
protective clothing
including a long-sleeved
ATC300-1000/2000 Teletilt® Control System Equipment Installation Overview