
GUARDIANA • 1.19.0000707 REV 1 • 11/21
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Product Overview......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Additional Items Needed .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Key Features & Benefits ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Optional Accessories.................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 How it Works ............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 A Word About Safety.................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: BDA Interface & Connections .............................................................................................................. 7
2.1 GuardianA BDA Interface Overview .............................................................................................................. 7
2.2 RF Interfaces (A6 & A1) ................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Power Interface for 110VAC or UPS Output (A5) ........................................................................................... 8
2.4 DC24-30V Interface (A9)............................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Alarm1 I/O Interface (A3) ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.6 RF Module Summary Alarms Trigger Criteria ............................................................................................... 11
2.7 VSWR Alarm Trigger Criteria ....................................................................................................................... 12
2.8 Load Restrictions ....................................................................................................................................... 12
2.9 Ethernet Interface (A4)................................................................................................................................ 13
2.10 USB Interface (A7).................................................................................................................................... 13
2.11 Alarm LEDs (A8) ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3: Planning the Installation..................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Installation Overview................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Exterior Antenna Overview.......................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Interior Antenna Overview........................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Antenna Separation.................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5 BDA Location ............................................................................................................................................ 16
3.6 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................... 16
3.7 Need Help?................................................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 4: Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Soft Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Exterior Antenna ........................................................................................................................................ 18
4.3 Interior Antennas........................................................................................................................................ 19
4.4 Mounting the BDA...................................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 5: Configuration & Testing...................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Powering on the BDA................................................................................................................................. 20
5.2 DIP Switch Configuration............................................................................................................................ 21
Chapter 6: Testing And Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 23
6.1 Band LED Conditions ................................................................................................................................. 23
6.2 LED Conditions.......................................................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Testing & Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 7: Sentry Configuration & Monitoring..................................................................................................... 24
7.1 Sentry Software Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 24
7.2 Software Installation ................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 24
7.4 User Registration ....................................................................................................................................... 25
7.5 Device Registration .................................................................................................................................... 26
7.6 Device Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 26
7.7 Sentry Operation........................................................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 8: Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 9: Safety And Compliance ..................................................................................................................... 32
9.1 FCC Compliance ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 10: Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 33
10.1 Warranty Periods...................................................................................................................................... 33
10.2 Three-Year Product Warranty.................................................................................................................... 33
10.3 Limitations of Warranty, Damages and Liability .......................................................................................... 33