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ONREMOTE CONTROLTX IN RX IN PPS-CONT TX OUT RX OUTOFFACC-J1ACC-J2ACC-J4ACC-J3BAT+ -13.8VACRF OUTAMP-CONT110/220V13.8 VDCExternalPower SourceSeriesProtectionDiodeFuse30AFigure 7. RM125/RM125R Connections to DC Power SourceInstallation Procedure – Radio with PPS OptionPPS FunctionsThe optional Pre-Selector/Post-Selector, PPS-100, supported as an option by the RM125/RM125R,permits operation of collocated receivers and transmitters on frequencies separated by as little as10%. The PPS operating frequency range is 1.60 to 29.99 MHz.To use the PPS, order the RM125/RM125R with option G65. The connections between anRM125/RM125R with option G65 and the PPS are shown in Figure 8.When the G65 option is installed, the PPS is controlled by the RM125/RM125R through serial andparallel ports and is automatically inserted by the RM125/RM125R in the signal path in accordancewith the operating mode:• In the receive mode, the PPS functions as a preselector, providing an additional front endselectivity stage for the receive path of the RM125/RM125R. This reduces the receiverdesensitization and overload that would normally occur in the presence of strong adjacent RFtransmissions.• In the transmit mode, the PPS is used as a postselector. It attenuates spurious signals andbroadband noise in the driver transmit signal before it reaches the internal RF power amplifier,thereby reducing interference to neighboring receivers.In both modes, the PPS automatically tracks the RM125/RM125R operating frequency. Rapid tuningmakes the PPS suitable for Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) or Adaptive Applications.During the power-up self-test, the PPS automatically switches to the bypass mode: in this mode, RFsignals pass directly through the PPS, without filtering, and therefore it does not interfere with systemoperation. The PPS also switches to the bypass mode when the RM125/RM125R frequency is outsidethe PPS operating range, 1.60 to 29.99 MHz.In case excessive RF power is applied to the PPS, the PPS enters the RF overload protection mode: inthis mode, the PPS antenna port is disconnected, and the internal antenna input is short-circuited toground. This also protects the RM125/RM125R internal transceiver against overload.The PPS is housed in a 1U high (1.75”) case intended for 19” rack mounting. Standard operation isfrom 115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz; the PPS can also be powered from 12 or 24 VDC sources.16 6888882V02