Tait TBBD1A Base Station Transceiver User Manual TB8100 Installation and Operation Manual

Tait Limited Base Station Transceiver TB8100 Installation and Operation Manual

User Manual

TB7100 base stationInstallation andOperation ManualMBA-00005-04Issue 4December 2004
2TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual© Tait Electronics Limited December 2004Tait Contact InformationTait Radio Communications http://www.taitworld.comCorporate Head OfficeNew ZealandTait Electronics LtdP.O. Box 1645ChristchurchNew ZealandE-mail: info@taitworld.comWe b s ite: http://www.taitworld.comTechnical Support:E-mail: support@taitworld.comWe b s i t e : http://support.taitworld.comTait North AmericaRegional Head Office - United States of AmericaTait North America Inc.E-mail: usa@taitworld.comCanadaTait North America Inc.E-mail: canada@taitworld.comLatin AmericaTait Latin AmericaE-mail: latinamerica@taitworld.comTait EuropeRegional Head Office - United KingdomTait E uro p e L tdE-mail: teusales@tait.co.ukTait North AsiaRegional Head Office - Hong KongTait Mobile Radio (Hong Kong) LtdE-mail: hongkong@taitworld.comBeijingTait Mobile Radio (Hong Kong) LtdE-mail: beijing@taitworld.comTait South AsiaRegional Head Office - SingaporeTait Electronics (Far East) Pte LtdE-mail: singapore@taitworld.comThailandTait Mobile Radio LtdE-mail: thailand@taitworld.comOceaniaNew ZealandTait Communications LtdE-mail: headoffice@tcl.tait.co.nzAustraliaTait Electronics (Aust) Pty LtdE-mail: australia@taitworld.comNote: For the addresses and phone numbers of the above regional offices refer to the TaitWorld website.
TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual 3© Tait Electronics Limited December 2004ContentsPreface1 Description2 Controls3Configuration4 Installation5 Connection6 Functional Description7 Circuit Description
4TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual© Tait Electronics Limited December 2004PrefaceScope of ManualWelcome to the TB7100 base station Installation and Operation Manual. This manual provides information on installing and operating the TB7100 hardware. Enquiries and CommentsIf you have any enquiries regarding this manual, or any comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please contact Technical Support (refer to “Tait Contact Information” on page 2).Updates of Manual and EquipmentIn the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the equipment, Tait Electronics Ltd reserves the right to update the equipment or this manual or both without prior notice.CopyrightAll information contained in this manual is the property of Tait Electronics Ltd. All rights are reserved. This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, without prior written permission from Tait Electronics Ltd. All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturers.DisclaimerThere are no warranties extended or granted by this manual. Tait Electronics Ltd accepts no responsibility for damage arising from use of the information contained in the manual or of the equipment and software it describes. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that use of such information, equipment and software complies with the laws, rules and regulations of the applicable jurisdictions.
TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual Installation 5© Tait Electronics Limited December 2004InstallationThis chapter describes how to install the TB7100 base station in a standard 19 inch rack or cabinet. It also provides some general information on safety precautions and site requirements. We recommend that you read the entire chapter before beginning the installation.1.1 Personal Safety1.1.1 Explosive EnvironmentsWarning!! Do not operate TB7100 base station equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Operating the equipment in these environments is a definite safety hazard.1.1.2 Proximity to RF TransmissionsDo not operate the transmitter when someone is standing within 90cm (3ft) of the antenna. Do not operate the transmitter unless you have checked that all RF connectors are secure.1.2 Equipment Safety1.2.1 ESD PrecautionsImportant This equipment contains devices which are susceptible to damage from static charges. You must handle these devices carefully and according to the procedures described in the manufacturers’ data books.We recommend you purchase an antistatic bench kit from a reputable manufacturer and install and test it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Figure 1.1 shows a typical antistatic bench set-up.You can obtain further information on antistatic precautions and the dangers of electrostatic discharge (ESD) from standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999 or BS EN 100015-4 1994.
6 Installation TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual© Tait Electronics Limited December 20041.2.2 Antenna LoadThe TB7100 base station equipment has been designed to operate safely under a wide range of antenna loading conditions. However, we strongly recommend that the transmitter should always be operated with a suitable load to prevent damage to the transmitter output power stage.1.2.3 Equipment GroundingTo ensure safe operation the TB7100 base station equipment must be correctly grounded as described in these installation instructions.1.2.4 Installation and Servicing PersonnelThe TB7100 base station should be installed and serviced only by qualified personnel.1.3 Regulatory Information1.3.1 Distress FrequenciesThe 406 to 406.1MHz frequency range is reserved worldwide for use by Distress Beacons. Do not program transmitters to operate in this frequency range.Figure 1.1 Typical antistatic bench set-upcommon point ground (building ground or mains ground via 1M ohm series resistor)conductive wrist strap dissipative rubber bench mat
TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual Installation 7© Tait Electronics Limited December 20041.3.2 FCC ComplianceThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.1.3.3 Unauthorised ModificationsAny modifications you make to this equipment which are not authorised by Tait Electronics Ltd may invalidate your compliance authority’s approval to operate the equipment.1.4 Environmental Conditions1.4.1 Operating Temperature RangeThe operating temperature range of the TB7100 base station is –30°C to +60°C (–22°F to +140°F) ambient temperature. Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature of the air at the intake to the cooling fans.1.4.2 HumidityThe humidity should not exceed 95% relative humidity through the specified operating temperature range.1.4.3 Dust and DirtFor uncontrolled environments, the level of airborne particulates must not exceed 100µg/m3.
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TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual Controls and Connections 9© Tait Electronics Limited December 2004Controls and ConnectionsFigure 2.1 TB7100 base station controls and connectionscooling fans programming port Tx/Rx programming selector switchindicator LEDs function buttons speaker volume speaker DC input system interface connectoraudio level set-up potsRS-232 serial port RF input (without internal duplexer) RF output (without internal duplexer)RF input/output (with internal duplexer)tuning holes for optional duplexerFront ViewRear ViewSide View
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