Nautel GV20 User manual

2: INSTALLATION MANUAL
GV20/GV15
TRANSMITTER
Document ID: NHB-GV15-GV20-INS
Version: 5.0
Issue Date: 2021-03-01
Status: Standard
Making Digital Radio Work

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GV20/GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Contact Information
Nautel Limited
10089 Peggy’s Cove Road
Hackett’s Cove, NS Canada B3Z 3J4
Toll Free: +1.877.6NAUTEL (662.8835)
(Canada & USA only) or
Phone: [phone] or
Fax: [phone]
Nautel Inc.
201 Target Industrial Circle
Bangor, Maine USA 04401
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service (24-hour support)
+1.877.628.8353 (Canada & USA only)
+1.902.823.5100 (International)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.nautel.com
The comparisons and other information provided in this document have
been prepared in good faith based on publicly available information.
For verification of materials, the reader is encouraged to consult the
respective manufacturer's most recent publication on the official
website or through contact with Customer Service.
© Copyright 2021 NAUTEL. All rights reserved.

GV20/GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
Contact Information 2.iii
RELEASE CONTROL RECORD 2.vii
Preparing for installation 2.1.1
Unpacking and Positioning 2.2.1
Installing Options 2.3.1
Upgrading to Dual Exciter 2.3.2
Redundant LVPS Upgrade 2.3.3
Installing the UPS Interface 2.3.4
Installing the Orban Inside Card 2.3.5
Connecting to Station Reference Ground 2.4.1
Connecting Ac Power 2.5.1
Installing the RF Feed Cable 2.6.1
Installing Program Inputs 2.7.1
Planning Complete? 2.7.1
Routing Cables 2.7.1
Installing Control/Monitor Wiring 2.8.1
Planning Complete? 2.8.1
Routing Cables 2.8.1

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Commissioning 2.9.1
Pre-Commissioning Tasks 2.9.2
Commissioning 2.9.3
Going On-Air 2.9.4
Network Setup 2.9.5
Configuring an External UPS 2.9.7
Parts and Tools 2.10.1
Contacting Nautel 2.10.1
Parts Supplied by Nautel 2.10.2
Parts Not Supplied by Nautel 2.10.2
Parts Ordering 2.10.2
Module Exchange Program 2.10.3
Tools for Installation 2.10.3
Pre-Installation / Installation Assistance 2.11.1
Pre-Installation Consulting 2.11.1
Installation and Commissioning Service 2.11.1
Online Documentation 2.11.2
On-Site Support 2.11.3
Training 2.11.3
Standard Warranty 2.11.4
Extended Warranties 2.11.7
List of terms 2.12.1

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RELEASE CONTROL RECORD
ISSUE DATE REASON
5.0 2021-03-01 Release 5 of GV20/GV15 (NARF73D/02). Supports software
version GV SW 4.4.1 and later.

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GV20/GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
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SECTION 2.1: PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Before installing your GV20/GV15 transmitter, perform the following steps:
1. Ensure that you have performed the pre-installation tasks described in the
GV20/GV15 Pre-installation Manual.
2. Make sure that you received all the components. Check your packing list.
3. Inspect all crates and packages for damage. Monitor the tip and drop indicators attached to the
crates to determine if a crate has been tipped over or has been subjected to excessive shock (see
Figure 2.1.1).
Figure 2.1.1: Tip and drop indicators
4. Report any damage immediately to your Nautel sales representative and the carrier.
5. Move the crates as close as possible to the transmitter’s planned location.
6. Unpack the crates in accordance with the instructions provided on the outside of the crates.
For each crate, remove the panel labelled open this side. The panel is attached using Phillips
head screws.
Remove any visible packing material, including braces, from the crate's interior.
Remove the lag bolts on the bottom edge of the remaining three sides, leaving only the
transmitter and its support pallet.

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7. Review any assembly notes or instructions contained inside the transmitter crates. (For sites
requiring custom configurations, the instructions provided with the transmitter replace the
instructions provided here.)
8. Assemble your parts and tools. For a list of required tools, see “Parts and Tools” on page 2.10.1.
9. When you are ready to install the GV20/GV15 transmitter, follow the steps shown in Figure 2.1.2.
Figure 2.1.2: Flowchart - Installing the transmitter
TIP When you have completed a task or step, put a check mark beside the step number.
CAUTION! FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS MAY VOID YOUR
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REVIEW YOUR
WARRANTY DOCUMENT.
Connecting to Station Reference Ground - see page 2.4.1
Connecting Ac Power - see page 2.5.1
Installing the RF Feed Cable - see page 2.6.1
Unpacking and Positioning - see page 2.2.1
Installing Options - see page 2.3.1
Installing Program Inputs - see page 2.7.1
Installing Control/Monitor Wiring - see page 2.8.1
Commissioning - see page 2.9.1