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Installation and Operation Manual TB9400 Base Station/Repeater MBC-00001-17 Issue 17 November 2017 Tait Communications Corporate Head Office Contact Information Tait Limited P.O. Box 1645 Christchurch New Zealand For the address and telephone number of regional offices, refer to our website: www.taitradio.com Copyright and Trademarks All information contained in this document is the property of Tait Limited. Allrights reserved. Thisdocument 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 Limited. The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Tait Limited. All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturers. Disclaimer There are no warranties extended or granted by this document. Tait Limited accepts no responsibility for damage arising from use of the information contained in the document 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. Enquiries and Comments If you have any enquiries regarding this document, or any comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please contact your regional Tait office. Updates of Manual and Equipment In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the equipment, Tait Limited reserves the right to update the equipment or this document or both without priornotice. 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This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. Environmental Responsibilities Tait Limited is an environmentally responsible company which supports waste minimization, material recovery and restrictions in the use of hazardous materials. TheEuropean Unions Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that this product be disposed of separately from the general waste stream when its service life is over. For more information about how to dispose of your unwanted Tait product, visit the Tait WEEE website at www.taitradio.com/weee. Please be environmentally responsible and dispose through the original supplier, or contact Tait Limited. Tait Limited also complies with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive in the European Union. In China, we comply with the Measures for Administration of the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products. We will comply with environmental requirements in other markets as they are introduced. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 1 Description . 10 Preface . 7 Contents Scope of Manual. 7 Document Conventions . 7 Associated Documentation. 8 Publication Records . 9 1.1Features . 11 1.2Modules . 12 1.3Mechanical Assembly . 15 1.4Frequency Bands and Sub-bands. 18 1.5Applications. 19 1.6Licenses . 20 1.7Theory of Operation. 22 1.7.1Signal Paths. 24 1.7.2Online and Offline Modes. 24 1.7.3Intermodule Communications. 25 1.7.4Power Management and Distribution . 26 1.7.5PMU Operation on DC Input. 28 1.7.6Front Panel Fans . 31 2.1Personal Safety. 32 2.1.1Unpacking and Moving the Equipment. 32 2.1.2Lethal Voltages . 32 2.1.3AC Power Connection. 33 2.1.4Explosive Environments . 33 2.1.5High Temperatures. 33 2.1.6LED Safety (EN60825-1) . 33 2.1.7Proximity to RF Transmissions / A proximit des missions RF . 34 2.2Equipment Safety. 35 2.2.1Installation and Servicing Personnel. 35 2.2.2Preventing Damage to the PA . 35 2.2.3ESD Precautions . 35 2.2.4Anti-tampering Devices. 36 2.3Environmental Conditions. 36 2.3.1Operating Temperature Range. 36 2.3.2Humidity . 36 2.3.3Dust and Dirt. 36 2.4Regulatory Information . 37 2.4.1Distress Frequencies . 37 3 Tait Limited November 2017 2 General Safety and Regulatory Information . 32 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4 3 Operation . 38 4 Installation . 48 2.4.2Compliance Standards . 37 2.4.3FCC Compliance . 37 2.4.4Unauthorized Modifications . 37 3.1Front Panel . 39 3.2Module Indicator LEDs and Switches . 43 3.2.1Reciter and Receiver . 43 3.2.2PA. 45 3.2.3PMU. 46 4.1Before You Begin. 49 4.1.1Equipment Security . 49 4.1.2Grounding and Lightning Protection. 49 4.1.3Equipment Ventilation. 49 4.1.4Ambient Temperature Sensor. 49 4.1.5Cabinet and Rack Ventilation. 50 4.2Unpacking and Moving the Subrack . 52 4.3Identifying the Equipment . 54 4.4Initial Setting Up . 56 4.4.1Confirming Operation . 56 4.4.2Working with Configurations. 58 4.4.3Customizing the Configuration . 59 4.4.4Recommended Configuration Settings . 59 4.4.5Restricted Port Numbers . 59 4.4.6Changing the Root Password. 60 4.4.7Tuning the Reciter and Receiver . 61 4.5Installing the Base Station on Site . 65 4.5.1General Installation Advice. 65 4.5.2Equipment Required . 66 4.5.3Mounting the Subrack . 67 4.6Connecting Up the Base Station. 71 4.6.1Connection Overview . 71 4.6.2Connecting AC Power. 72 4.6.3Connecting DC Power. 73 4.6.4Connecting the Auxiliary DC Power Output. 74 4.6.5Connecting RF. 75 4.6.6Connecting an External Frequency Reference. 76 4.6.7Connecting a 1PPS Source . 77 4.6.8Ethernet Connection. 78 4.6.9Connecting General Purpose Inputs. 79 5.1PC Recommendations . 81 5.2Connecting Your PC to the Base Station . 81 5.2.1Logging In . 82 Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Working with Base Stations from Your PC . 80 5.2.2Setting the IP Address. 83 5.2.3Security Certificates . 84 5.2.4Connecting a Networked PC to a Base Station. 85 5.2.5Troubleshooting Connection Problems. 87 5.2.6Finding a Lost or Forgotten IP Address . 87 5.2.7Setting Up Authentication. 88 5.3Working with the Web Interface . 89 5.3.1Monitoring Operation . 90 5.3.2Troubleshooting Alarms . 91 5.3.3Viewing Configuration Settings . 92 5.3.4Viewing the Base Station and Network Identity . 95 5.4Basic Tasks. 96 5.4.1User Settings . 96 5.4.2Taking the Base Station Offline. 96 5.4.3Troubleshooting Alarms . 96 5.4.4Working with Configuration Files. 97 5.4.5Configuring Single Base Stations . 98 5.4.6Configuring Receive-Only Base Stations . 98 5.4.7Configuring Base Stations in a Channel Group. 98 5.4.8Setting Up Custom Alarms . 99 5.4.9Disabling the Front Panel Keypad. 100 5.4.10Preparing to Download Firmware. 100 5.4.11Checking for Interference on a Receive Channel . 102 8.1Saving the Base Stations Configuration . 107 8.2Preliminary Disassembly. 108 8.3Replacing a Reciter . 110 8.4Replacing a Power Amplifier. 112 8.5Replacing a Power Management Unit . 113 8.6Replacing the Module Guide Rails . 114 8.7Replacing the Subrack Interconnect Board . 115 8.8Final Reassembly. 116 System Interface Connector. 117 Ethernet Connector. 117 PMU Auxiliary DC Output . 117 Dual 50W Base Station . 118 5 Tait Limited November 2017 Appendix A Interface Pin Allocations . 117 Appendix B Inter-Module Connections . 118 6 Maintenance . 103 7 Troubleshooting . 105 8 Replacing Modules . 106 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Single 50W Base Station . 119 100W Base Station. 120 Receive-only Base Station . 121 Appendix C Identifying Front Panels . 122 Glossary . 123 Tait Software License Agreement . 129 Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity . 133 6 Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Preface Scope of Manual Document Conventions Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual This manual provides information on installing and operating the TB9400 base station. It is intended for use by experienced technicians familiar with installing and operating base station equipment. It also includes configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting information. Except where stated otherwise, the information in this manual generally applies to both standard and receive-only base stations and reciters. When reciter is referred to, this generally applies also to the receiver
(receive-only reciter). References to power amplifiers (PAs) and trans-
mitting obviously do not apply to receive-only equipment. Unless mentioned specifically, this manual will use the term base station to refer to both base station and repeater. The TB9400 base station has a web interface with an accordion menu on the left side of the screen. Configure > Base Station > Channels means click Configure in the top-level menu, then in the expanded Configure menu click Base Station, and finally click on the Channels tab on that page. Within this manual, four types of alerts may be given to the reader. The following paragraphs illustrate each type of alert and its associated symbol. Warning This alert is used when there is a hazardous situation CautionThis alert is used when there is a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NoticeThis alert is used to highlight information that is required to ensure procedures are performed correctly. Incorrectly performed pro-
cedures could result in equipment damage or malfunction. This icon is used to draw your attention to information that may improve your understanding of the equipment or procedure. Preface 7 which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Associated Documentation The following associated documentation for this product is available on the Tait support website. TB9400 Specifications Manual (MBC-00002-xx) TN9400 P25 Trunked Network Maintenance Manual (MNC-00001-xx) TaitNet P25 Trunked Networks with TB9400 Base Stations System Manual (MBA-00064-xx) TaitNet Analog Conventional Networks with TB9400 Base Stations System Manual (MND-00001-xx) Safety and Compliance Information (MBA-00012-xx) The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation. Technical notes are published from time to time to describe applications for Tait products, to provide technical details not included in manuals, and to offer solutions for any problems that arise. Technical notes are available in PDF format from the Tait support website. For more information contact your regional Tait office. 8 Preface TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Publication Records Description Publication Date Issue 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 March 2016 June 2016 November 2016 15 March 2017 16 July 2017 17 November 2017 November 2014 General updates for version 1.45 release. Information added for P25 Phase 2 licenses. March 2015 July 2015 General updates for version 2.00 release. Information added on P25 Phase 2 operation. General updates for version 2.05 release. Information added for receive-only base stations and receiver modules, feature licenses, uploading security certificates, and external frequency reference stability requirements. November 2015 General updates for version 2.10 release. Information added for analog base stations. Feature license names updated. General updates for version 2.15 release. Clarification of repeater vs. base station for K band in Brazil added. General updates for version 2.20 release. Added P25 Conventional features, modified licence table, updated and annotated images and general updates. General updates for version 2.25 release:
Added Working with Configurations. Updated images in Troubleshooting Alarms and Viewing Configuration Settings. Added the TBAS060 DFSI license. Added an explanation of channels profiles and how to work with them on the WUI. General updates for version 2.30 release. Updated description for the TBAS060 within Licenses on page 20. Updated description of modulation types in Features on page 11 - bullet points 1 and 3. Added statement that central voter and satellite licences are not both required. Information added regarding variations of front panel to Front Panel on page 13 Added statement informing clients to change default passwords. General updates for version 2.35 release. General minor wording and content changes throughout Added P25 Conventional Simulcast Repeater to Features on page 11 Central voter and satellite licences listed as alternatives Licenses on page 20. Updated description for the Digital Fixed Station Interface in Licenses on page 20. Updated the Licenses and applicability table for Central Voter, IP Networking Satellite, and Simulcast. Added new H3 band information throughout. Screenshots have been updated in various places. General updates for the 2.40 release. Added definition of integral voter to Glossary on page 123 Added solution to Internet Explorer black screen in Connecting Your PC to the Base Station on page 81. Added notice regarding fan operation to Front Panel Fans on page 31. Added information on cancelling a firmware package to Preparing to Download Firmware on page 100. Updated information on downloading firmware packages Setting Up a Central Package Server on page 101. Added notice regarding the base station resetting to Setting the IP Address on page 83. Added new HH band information throughout. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Preface 9 1 Description The Tait TB9400 base station is a robust state-of-the-art digital fixed station that combines Taits proven strengths in reliability, high performance and modular design with software-based configurability and operation, digital signal processing, and voice-over-IP technology. The TB9400 operates as a transceiver in Project 25 trunked, trunked simulcast, and P25 conventional networks. It is capable of either P25 Phase 1 FDMA operation, or 6.25kHz equivalent P25 Phase 2 TDMA operation. The TB9400 can also operate in an analog conventional simulcast or non-simulcast multi-site network. The TB9400 combines industry-leading digital voice quality with rugged design specifications and intuitive user interfaces. These products are designed to meet the needs of the public safety and public service sectors. The ability of the base station to link stations using standard Internet Protocol communications, and to add features through software options ensures that P25 systems designed with the TB9400 are scalable in both size and functionality. Its Ethernet interface provides built-in network connectivity, allowing the TB9400 to join with other TB9400 base stations to form a channel group. This network supports voice-over-IP and remote management of all base stations via a web browser. 10 Description Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 1.1 FeaturesThe following are some of the features of the base station:
Fully compliant with the P25 Common Air Interface. Cantherefore interoperate with any similarly compliant radios. Supports P25 Phase 1 operation with either C4FM or LSM modulation on the transmitter Supports P25 Phase 2 operation. Analog conventional repeater operation. Analog conventional simulcast operation on an IP backbone requiring no audio calibration or training. Integrated built-in voting facility. No external voter is needed. Can be completely managed remotely from a PC running a web browser: configuration, alarm monitoring, fault diagnosis, feature and firmware upgrades. Alarms can also be reported via SNMP traps, allowing integration with an SNMP-based network management system. An integrated wiring solution is provided for the system control bus and DC power connections to each module in the subrack. Reciters (receiver/exciter modules) can be replaced without affecting the operation of other reciters in the same subrack. Rugged construction with generous heatsinks and fan-forced cooling for continuous operation from 22F to +140F (30C to +60C). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 11 1.2 ModulesThe base station consists of a subrack with up to two transmit/receive channels, or up to four receive-only channels. Receive-only base stations are currently available for operation only on B3 band (148MHz to 174MHz), H1 band (400MHz to 440MHz), H2 band (440MHz to 480MHz), H3 band (470MHz to 520MHz), and K4 band (762MHz to 870MHz)1. The single PMU (power management unit) supplies and manages power to the whole subrack (refer to Theory of Operation on page22). One reciter and one PA (power amplifier) are needed for each transmit/receive channel. The PA is not required for a receive-only base station. There is also a front panel with user controls and fans. The modules are interconnected at the front of the subrack. External connections to the modules are located at the rear.Modules come in different variants depending, for example, on the RF band or the supply voltage. Each module is inserted into the 4U subrack from the front and is secured at the front with a metal clamp. Both clamp and module are easily removed for rapid module replacement. The modules are secured laterally with plastic guides that clip into the top and bottom of the subrack. These guides can be easily repositioned to change the configuration of a subrack. The heavier modules are also secured laterally by metal tabs at the rear of the subrack. The following provides a brief description of the available modules. The 4U subrack is made of passivated steel and is designed to fit into a standard 19 inch rack or cabinet. The subrack is fitted with an interconnect board that connects the system control bus and power to the modules and front panel. The position of a module in the subrack is defined by the socket on the subrack interconnect board to which the module is connected by the system control bus. 1.Refer to Frequency Bands and Sub-bands on page18. Subrack Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 12 Description Front Panel Reciter The front panel is mounted onto the subrack with two quick-release fasteners. It incorporates the indicator LEDs, four-line LCD display, user controls, ambient temperature sensor and cooling fans. The indicator LEDS allow some monitoring of the operational status of the base station. The user controls and display allow the technician to configure the IP address of each module. Refer to Front Panel on page39 for more information. The base stations have different front panel ducting arrangements depending on PA type and power. Front panels may not be interchange-
able.The microphone input and speaker are not used in this release of the TB9400. The reciter module comprises the receiver, exciter and digital control circuitry. The reciter provides the Ethernet interface and system inputs and outputs. Receiver modules (receive-only reciters) are not fitted with the transmit circuitry or front panel SMA connectors, and are physically unable to transmit. reciter receiver TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 13 Power Amplifier Power Management Unit 14 Description The PA amplifies the RF output from the reciter and is available in 50W and 100W models. The 50W model mounts vertically in the subrack, while the 100W model mounts horizontally as it has a wider heatsink. The 100W PA is also fitted with an airflow duct. Both models are designed to operate on the 28VDC output provided by the PMU. PAs are not required in a receive-only base station. The PMU provides the 28VDC power supply for the modules in the subrack. It can operate on 120/230VAC 50/60Hz nominal, and 12, 24 or 48VDC nominal. The input voltage can be AC, DC, or both AC and DC, depending on the model. The PMU also has an auxiliary DC output of 13.65VDC, 27.3VDC, or 54.6VDC, depending on the model. 100W PA 50W PA AC and DC PMU shown Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 1.3 Mechanical Assembly This section illustrates the main mechanical components of the base station. Figure1.1 below shows the configuration for a typical dual 50W base station. The subrack has six slots, numbered from right to left as viewed from the front of the subrack. The PMU occupies slots 5 and 6, with the reciter and PA pairs to the right of it in slots 1 to 4. Each PA is mounted vertically with its heatsink facing its associated reciter. The PMU and each reciter/PA pair have their own cooling fans. The front panel can be easily removed from the subrack by undoing two quick-release fasteners. Refer to Replacing Modules on page106 for more details. Figure 1.1 Mechanical assembly - dual 50W base station with front panel
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1) j i reciter 1 j module retaining clamp 1) subrack interconnect board 1! plastic guide rail 1@ subrack interconnect board retaining clamp b front panel c subrack d PMU e PA 2 f reciter 2 g cable retaining clip 1# front panel fastener h PA 1 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 15 Figure1.2 below shows the configuration for a typical single 50W base station. The PMU again occupies slots 5 and 6, with the reciter in slot 1 and PA in slot 2. The PA is mounted vertically with its heatsink facing the reciter. The PMU and the reciter/PA pair have their own cooling fans. Figure 1.2 Mechanical assembly - single 50W base station b b PMU c 50W PA c d reciter e subrack d e 16 Description Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Figure1.3 below shows the configuration for a typical 100W base station. The PMU occupies slots 5 and 6, with the PA directly beside it in slots 3 and 4. The reciter occupies slot 1. Unlike the 50W PAs, the 100W PA is mounted horizontally with the heatsink facing upwards. It is also fitted with an airflow duct to channel the airflow from the cooling fan through the heatsink fins. Figure 1.3 Mechanical assembly - single 100W base station g f b c d e b PMU c PA d airflow duct e reciter f subrack g cable retaining clip TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 17 1.4 Frequency Bands and Sub-bands Much of the circuitry in the base station is common to all frequency bands, and is therefore covered by a single description in this manual. In some cases the descriptions refer to specific bands or sub-bands, and these are identified with the letters listed in the following table. Frequency 50W Frequency Band and Sub-band Identification 100W Receive-only In Brazil, for K band, the TB9400 is considered to be configured as a base station with retransmission of received signals. HH = 378MHz to 420MHz H1 = 400MHz to 440MHz H2 = 440MHz to 480MHz H3 = 470MHz to 520MHz Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz, and 850MHz to 870MHz Receive: 792MHz to 824MHz a. The actual frequency coverage in this band is:
K4 = 762 MHz to 870MHza B3 = 148MHz to 174MHz H band K band B band 18 Description Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 1.5 Applications The TB9400 operates in P25 trunked networks (Phase 1 or Phase 2), P25 conventional networks and analog conventional networks. It operates as a stand-alone repeater/base station, or as part of a channel group, providing receiver voting and simulcast transmission. All air interfaces and system types support simulcast operation. In P25Phase2 operation, a single TB9400 base station can provide two traffic channels, since each radio frequency (physical channel) provides two logical channels (timeslots). However, it can provide only one control channel, since control channels are still P25 Phase1. In a trunked simulcast network, the transmitters in the channel group are synchronized and transmit simultaneously on the same frequency. Each transmitter needs a highly accurate 1PPS pulse and an external frequency reference, so that it can time transmissions with the required accuracy. Also required is an NTP source that is derived from the same source as the 1PPS signal. This will ensure a common timestamp in logs across all units in the system. An external frequency reference, along with an NTP source and 1PPS signal derived from the same GPS source, are also essential for all reciters for P25 Phase2 operation. In a P25 conventional network, the TB9400 operates as a single or wide area conventional repeater, with receiver voting and optional simulcast. Dispatch connection is via the Tait P25 Console Gateway, supporting conversion between P25 and analog consoles with MDC1200 signalling. In an analog conventional network it can operate as a repeater with CTCSS1 or DCS subaudible signaling. The base station can also operate as part of an analog conventional simulcast network and is fully IP-connected. The base station also features an internally integrated voter, and therefore requires no external voter. The base station can be provided as a receive-only variant in systems that need sites to enhance the receive coverage. The receiver module in a receive-only base station is physically unable to transmit. The base station can be configured for Shared Channel operation, to detect interference on the uplink, as long as the site controller is compatible. For more information on these applications, refer to the Help and appropriate Tait System Manual. 1.Private Line (PL). Description 19 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 LicensesSome operational functions of the base station are controlled by licenses. 1.6 These functions will not work unless you purchase the appropriate feature license and enable the feature set controlled by that license. The feature sets currently available are listed below. The central voter and satellite licences listed below are alternatives. This is the licence that accompanies the base station. A base station with this license can operate as a repeater in an analog conventional network. Analog Air Interface
(TBAS041 - Default Licence) Allows the base station to go into Online mode. Base stations are always provided with this license. P25 Common Air Interface
(TBAS050) Allows the base station to participate in Trunking Operation. Without this feature, the base station cannot provide a control or a status connection to P25 Trunking a trunking site controller and it cannot function as a control or traffic Operation channel.
(TBAS056) Interface (TBAS060) Allows the base station to integrate with dispatch consoles supporting DFSI (Digital Fixed Station Interface). Digital Fixed Station P25 and analog. This feature allows a base station to act as a central voter. Central Voter
(TBAS061) This feature is required in base stations that have transmitters and belong to a P25 Phase1 simulcast or analog simulcast network1. It is also required Simulcast in the central voter of a simulcast channel.2
(TBAS062) P25 only. Allows the base station to transmit using the LSM modulation scheme1. This scheme allows increased site separation in simulcast Linear Simulcast networks. Also requires the Simulcast license (TBAS062). Modulation
(TBAS065) Allows trunked channels that become isolated from a site controller to perform simple conventional operation and to interface to a digital dispatch P25 Trunking system. If a trunked channel consists of several base stations in a channel Failsoft group, only the central voter (normally the master) needs this license. It is
(TBAS063) then able to become the failsoft repeater for that channel group. 1.Not needed for receive-only base stations. 2.The central voter in a simulcast channel needs the respective Phase1 or Phase2 simulcast license. Normally, a transceiver member of a simulcast channel will have a simulcast license, so this constraint should not be an issue. Tait Limited November 2017 Description TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 20 This feature allows the base station to operate in trunking mode using two-slot TDMA as defined by the P25 Phase 2 standards. P25 Phase 2 Trunking
(TBAS066) This feature is required in base stations that have transmitters and belong to a P25 Phase2 simulcast network1. It is also required in the central voter P25 Phase2 of a P25 Phase2 simulcast channel2. Also requires the P25 Phase2 Simulcast Trunking (TBAS066) and Simulcast (TBAS062) licenses. Tait also
(TBAS069) recommends adding the Linear Simulcast Modulation (TBAS065) license as it provides improved RF performance. All system types and all air interface types. This feature allows a base station to be part of a channel group without requiring the Central Voter IP Networking
(TBAS061) license. Satellite
(TBAS071) Licenses and applicability Table 1.1 Licence Name Air Interface System Type TBAS041 Analog Air Interface Analog Conventional TBAS060 Digital Fixed Station Interface Analog & P25 Phase 1 Conventional TBAS061 Central Voter Analog & P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunked, Conventional TBAS071 IP Networking Satellite Analog & P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunked, Conventional TBAS062 Simulcast Analog & P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunked, Conventional TBAS050 P25 Common Air Interface P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunked, Conventional TBAS065 Linear Simulcast Modulation P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunked, Conventional TBAS056 P25 Trunking Operation P25 Phase 1 & 2 TBAS063 P25 Trunking Failsoft P25 Phase 1 & 2 TBAS066 P25 Phase 2 Trunking P25 Phase 1 & 2 TBAS069 P25 Phase 2 Simulcast P25 Phase 2 Trunked Trunked Trunked Trunked TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 21 1.7 Figure 1.4 Theory of Operation The reciter receives RF signals from its RF input and sends RF from its RF output to the PA, along with a PA key signal. The PA sends an RF feedback signal to the reciter for linearization and power control purposes. The reciter also receives signals from, and sends signals to, the system interface, the Ethernet interface, and the front panel (see Figure1.4). A system control bus interconnects the modules and carries alarm and control signaling between the reciter and the other modules (refer to Intermodule Communications on page25 for more details). The Ethernet interface carries voice over IP and also allows maintainer access via a web browser. Base station high-level diagram RF To Antenna RF From Antenna 1PPS External Reference Frequency AC Input DC Input PMU 28VDC PA RF + PA Key RF Feedback Reciter System Input and Output Ethernet Interface to Network System Control Bus A receive-only base station has a receiver instead of a reciter, and does not have a PA. Front Panel 22 Description Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 1.5 The reciter carries out signal processing and has overall control of the base station. Its circuit boards are shown in Figure1.5. Reciter boards RF Input Receiver Board System Input and Output RF Output RF Input
(feedback from PA) Transmit Forward Board Reciter Control Board Ethernet Interface to Network Front Panel Maintainer Access Transmit Reverse Board The receiver board contains all the receiver circuitry, while the exciter circuitry is located on the transmit forward board. The reciter control board converts information between analog and digital and controls the maintainers access via the front panel. It performs the air interface signal processing for digital P25 operation, gives the base station an identity as a network element, and provides the physical connections for the Ethernet and system interfaces. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 23 1.7.1 Figure 1.6 Receive RF Interface Transmit RF Interface Signal PathsFigure1.6 gives an overview of signal paths within the reciter. Reciter signal paths ADC DDC Demodulator P25 Modem Control DAC Cartesian Loop Modulator FM Baseband Audio G.711 IP RTP Stack UDP ADC Protocol Ethernet Interface
(feedback from PA) Transmit RF Interface Reciter Control Board Digital P25 signals from the receive RF interface pass through the digital receiver and P25 modem to the control software in the control processor. The control software passes the signal through the Ethernet interface to the site controller (P25 trunked networks), to the console gateway
(conventional networks), or for a satellite, to the central voter in a simulcast system. Input to the Ethernet interface can be from the site controller (P25 trunked networks), from the console gateway (conventional networks), or from the central voter in a simulcast system. These inputs are processed by the control processor and passed through the P25 modem to the transmitter. If the base station is itself a central voter, this input can also be a received signal, which is voted on and sent back through the Ethernet interface to the site controller. Online and Offline Modes 1.7.2 The base station normally operates in Online mode, but you can put it into Offline mode via its web interface. In Online mode, the base station performs its normal functions. Online Mode Some procedures, such as activating firmware or running certain diagnostic tests, require the base station to be in Offline mode. This takes the base Offline Mode 24 Description Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 1.7.3 Figure 1.7 station out of service. However, the front panel is still operational and can be used in the normal way. Intermodule Communications A system control bus and a subrack interconnect board link the modules in the subrack and carry alarm and control signaling between the reciter and the other modules, as shown in Figure1.7. Specific configuration settings for dual base stations are described in Recommended Configuration Settings on page59. Intermodule communication paths PMU Reciter 1 PA 1 mP 2 I C Current Source Fan I C2 C 2 I mP 5 8 4
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PA 2 Front Panel Subrack Interconnect Board RS-485 RS-485 Fan mP mP Reciter 2 PA 2 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 25 1.7.4 Power Management and Distribution The PMU manages the supply of power to ensure uninterrupted operation of the base station. A range of parameters is monitored and these can trigger alarms that are sent to the reciter. Alarms can be monitored via the web interface and reported via SNMP traps; they are also recorded in the reciters internal log file. When the PMU has an AC and a DC module, the base station can be powered by either the AC (mains) or the DC (battery) supply. The base AC to DC station will default to the AC supply if both supplies are provided. If the Changeover AC supply becomes unavailable, a seamless changeover from the AC to DC supply takes place, providing that the battery voltage is above the configured minimum startup voltage. You can use a web browser to check whether the base station is running on battery or mains power. When the base station is running off the DC supply and the battery voltage falls below the configured minimum, the base station will enter battery DC Operation protection mode to protect the battery and base station equipment. The standby power supply card maintains the power to the PMU microprocessor, while the rest of the PMU is shut down. When the battery voltage rises to the configured startup setting, power is resumed to the DC supply. Refer to PMU Operation on DC Input on page28 for more detailed information. The output from the auxiliary power supply board can be used to power other site equipment. The maximum output is 40W. Auxiliary Power Control Figure1.8 shows how power is distributed to modules in the subrack. The 28VDC output from the PMU is fed directly to the PA in a single base Distribution station, or directly to PA1 in a dual base station, and to the other modules via the subrack interconnect board. Power to the reciters and front panel is current-limited by self-resetting fuses on the subrack board. The AC converter has a series switch which breaks the phase input to the converter. The DC input, however, has much higher current ratings. Its switch does not disconnect power from the DC converter itself, but disables the converter by switching off its control circuitry. The outputs from both the AC and DC high power converters are added together and fed to the modules via the high-current outputs. The auxiliary output is also tapped off this summed output. Tait Limited November 2017 Description TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 26 Figure 1.8 Subrack power distribution Single DC AC Aux. DC 28V PMU Subrack Board 28V PA Reciter Front Panel Dual DC AC Aux. DC 28V PMU 28V Subrack Board PA 1 PA 2 Reciter 1 Reciter 2 Receive-only DC AC Aux. DC 28V PMU Subrack Board Receiver 1 Receiver 2 Receiver 3 Receiver 4 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Front Panel Front Panel Description 27 1.7.5 PMU Operation on DC Input The operation of the PMU on DC input is controlled by three sets of parameters:
user-programmable alarms user-programmable startup and shutdown limits battery protection limits The voltage range for each of these parameters is provided in Table1.2 on page29. Figure1.9 on page30 illustrates how these parameters interact, and how they control the operation of the PMU over a range of DC input voltages. User-programmable alarms can be set for low or high battery voltage
(Configure > Alarms > Thresholds). The alarms will be triggered when the set voltage levels are reached. These limits are subject to the tolerances of the battery protection circuitry, as stated in Battery Protection (Fail-safe) Limits in Table1.2. The user-programmable startup and shutdown limits allow for adjustable startup and shutdown voltages (Configure > Base Station >
Miscellaneous). These limits can be adjusted for different numbers of battery cells, or for the particular requirements of the base station operation. Once the limits are reached, the PMU will shut down. These limits are subject to the tolerances of the battery protection circuitry, as stated in Battery Protection (Fail-safe) Limits in Table1.2. NoticeIt is possible to set the startup voltage of the base station below the nominal voltage of the battery. Continuing to use a battery for extended periods when it is below its nominal voltage will severely shorten its service life. For more information on battery management, we recommend that you consult the battery manufacturer. The battery protection limits are set in hardware at the factory, and cannot be adjusted by the user. These limits will not be reached under normal operation conditions, but are provided as fail-safe measures to protect the battery from deep discharge. They also remove the need for low-voltage disconnect modules. Alarms Startup and Shutdown Limits Battery Protection Limits 28 Description Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Table 1.2 Parameter PMU DC voltage limitsa User-programmable Alarmsb Low Battery Voltage High Battery Voltage User-programmable Limitsb Voltage Range 12V PMU 24V PMU 48V PMU 10V to 14V 14V to 17.5V 20V to 28V 28V to 35V 40V to 56V 56V to 70V Startup Voltage (after shutdown) Shutdown Voltage 10.9V to 15V 0.3V 10V to 13.5V 0.3V 21.8V to 30V 0.5V 20V to 27V 0.5V 43.6V to 60V 1V 40V to 54V 1V Battery Protection (Fail-safe) Limits Startup Voltage Undervoltage Shutdown Overvoltage Shutdown Overvoltage Shutdown Reset 10.8V +0.2V 9.5V +0.3V 18.1V +0.3V 17.1V +0.3V 21.6V +0.5V 19V +0.5V 36.2V +0.5V 34.2V +0.5V 43.2V +1V 38V +1V 72.4V +1V 68.4V +1V a. The information in this table is extracted from the Specifications Manual. Refer to the latest issue of this manual for the most up-to-date and complete PMU specifications. b. Using the base stations web interface. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 29 Figure 1.9 e g a t l o V t u p n I C D
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t f o S Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 1.7.6 Front Panel Fans The front panel is equipped with three fans. One fan is for the PMU, and the other two are for the reciter/PA pairs in a 50W base station, or for the PA and reciter in a 100W base station, or for the receivers in a receive-only base station (refer to Appendix C Identifying Front Panels on page122). Front panel fans do not operate continuously, but are switched on and off as needed. The PMU and PA control their own fan. Reciters request the front panel to turn on their fan. The reciter in slot1can also carry out a fan test on all three fans. Front panel fans are 3-wire fans (power, ground, and rotation detect). The reciter can monitor whether the fans are rotating and generate an alarm if any of the fans fail. The fans turn on for the duration of time the base station takes to boot from power up. The fans also turn on for a few seconds after the front panel is refitted to a base station that is powered up. The operation of the PA fan is configurable via the web interface; you can specify the threshold temperature at which the fan will be turned on, and set the fan to operate only when the PA is transmitting. NoticeIf a fan is not operational, the fan alarm will only be raised when the fan is turned on, not at system start-up. To avoid discovering a fan fault after leaving the site, Tait recommends running a diagnostics fan test. The PMU fan has fixed on/off thresholds and a defined set of duty cycles based on the PMU temperature and load current, as described in the following table. Fan Duty Cycle PMU Temperature Current Configuring Fan Control
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>149F (65C) always on TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Description 31 2 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 32 General Safety and Regulatory Information This chapter provides general information on safety precautions for Personal Safety operating the base station. Unpacking and Moving the Equipment To prevent personal injury and equipment damage, we recommend that two people unpack and move the equipment. CautionA subrack complete with modules can weigh up to 55lb
(25kg), or up to 62lb(28kg) complete with packaging. We recommend that you have another person help you unpack and move the equipment. The TBAA03-16 carrying handles will make it easier to move the equipment once it has been unpacked. If necessary, remove the modules from the subrack before moving it (refer to Replacing Modules on page106). In all cases follow safe lifting practices. Lethal VoltagesWarning The PMU contains voltages that may be lethal. Refer The equipment must be installed so that the rear of the PMU is located in a service access area which is accessible only by qualified personnel. The PMU must be connected to the mains supply source by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national regulations. The PMU should be serviced only by qualified technicians. There are no user-replaceable parts inside. If the PMU is damaged and does not function properly, stop the module safely and contact your regional Tait office immediately. All servicing should be carried out only when the PMU is powered through a mains isolating transformer of sufficient rating. General Safety and Regulatory Information Tait Limited November 2017 Disconnect the mains IEC connector and wait for five minutes for the internal voltages to self-discharge before dismantling. The AC power on/off switch does not isolate the PMU from the mains. It breaks only the phase circuit, not the neutral. to the ratings label on the rear of the module. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 Suomi (fi) Norsk (no) English (en) AC Power Connection The PMU must be connected to a grounded mains socket-outlet. Apparatet m tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Laite on liitettv suojamaadoitus-koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag. Explosive Environments Warning Do not operate the equipment near electrical blasting High Temperatures Take care when handling a PMU or PA which has been operating recently. Under extreme operating conditions (+140F [+60C] ambient air temperature) or high duty cycles, the external surfaces of the PMU and PA can reach temperatures of up to +176F (+80C). LED Safety (EN60825-1) This equipment contains Class 1 LED Products. caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Operating the equipment in these environments is a definite safety hazard. Svenska (sv) General Safety and Regulatory Information 33 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 2.1.7 Proximity to RF Transmissions / A proximit des missions RF To comply with the RF Field Limits for Devices Used by the General Public for (Uncontrolled Environment)a, a safe separation distance of at least 12 feet (3.6 metres) from the antenna system should be maintained. This figure is calculated for a typical installation, employing one 100W base station transmitter. Other configurations, including installations at multi-transmitter sites, must be installed so that they comply with the relevant RF exposure standards. a.Reference Standards Health Canadas Safety Code 6: Limits of Human Exposure to USA Federal Communications Commission OET bulletin 65
(47CFR 1.1310) IEEE C95.1 2005: Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Pour respecter les limites imposes au champ RF au niveau des quipements utiliss par le grand public (environnement non contrl)a, une distance de sparation de scurit dau moins 3.6 mtres du bloc dantenne devrait tre observe. Ce nombre est calcul pour une installation typique, ayant un metteur de station de base de 100W. Dautres configurations, incluant les installations ayant des sites de plusieurs metteurs, doivent tre installes de faon se conformer aux normes pertinentes des expositions RF. a.Normes de rfrence Code de scurit 6 de Sant Canada: Limites d'exposition humaine Commission fdrale des communications (FCC) des Etats Unis dAmrique bulletin OET numro 65 (47CFR 1.1310) IEEE C95.1 2005: Norme pour les niveaux de scurit compatibles avec Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range from 3kHz to 300GHz lnergie lectromagntique radiolectrique dans la gamme de frquences de 3kHz 300GHz Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300GHz l'exposition des personnes aux champs lectromagntiques de radiofrquence 3kHz 300GHz 34 General Safety and Regulatory Information Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 Equipment Safety Installation and Servicing Personnel The equipment should be installed and serviced only by qualified personnel. Preventing Damage to the PA The base station has been designed to operate safely under a wide range of antenna loading conditions. Transmitting into a low VSWR will maximize the power delivered to the antenna. NoticeDo not remove the load from the PA while it is transmitting. Load transients (switching or removing the load) can damage the PA output stage. See Connecting RF on page75 for recommendations. ESD Precautions NoticeThis 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 manufacturers instructions. Figure2.1 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. Figure 2.1 Typical antistatic bench set-up common point ground
(building ground or mains ground) dissipative rubber bench mat conductive wrist strap General Safety and Regulatory Information 35 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 2.2.4 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 36 Anti-tampering Devices All network elements should be physically secured, where possible. This includes the use of locked cabinets and the use of seals on connectors. All network connectors should be sealed with the stick-on type of seal. The purpose of the seals is to detect unauthorized tampering. The seal should reveal if any of the connectors have been unplugged or if any unauthorized equipment has been plugged in. The seals must be difficult to remove without breaking, and must bridge between the cable and equipment side (plug and socket) of the connection. Seals must cover any unused network sockets. This includes the Ethernet connector on the rear panel, any spare switch ports, and the console port on the router and switch. The seals must be difficult to reproduce. A sticker initialed or signed by the technician should satisfy this. Environmental Conditions Seals must be replaced if they need to be disturbed during maintenance. Operating Temperature Range The operating temperature range of the equipment is 22F to +140F
(30C to +60C) ambient temperature. Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature of the air at the intake to the cooling fans. HumidityThe humidity should not exceed 95% relative humidity through the specified operating temperature range. Dust and Dirt For uncontrolled environments, the level of airborne particulates must not exceed 100g/m3. General Safety and Regulatory Information Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 Regulatory Information Distress Frequencies The 406 to 406.1MHz frequency range is reserved worldwide for use by Distress Beacons. Do not program transmitters to operate in this frequency range. Compliance Standards This equipment has been tested and approved to various national and international standards. Refer to the latest issue of the Specifications Manual for a complete list of these standards. FCC Compliance This equipment complies with:
CFR Title 47 Part 15 Class B (except PMU):
Radiated and conducted emissions, and electromagnetic susceptibility specifications of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
a.This device may not cause harmful interference, and b.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CFR Title 47 Part 15 Class A (PMU only):
Radiated and conducted emissions, and electromagnetic susceptibility specifications of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
a.This device may not cause harmful interference, and b.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Unauthorized Modifications Any modifications you make to this equipment which are not authorized by Tait may invalidate your compliance authoritys approval to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. General Safety and Regulatory Information 37 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 3 Operation This section describes the user controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel and on the base station modules. 38 Operation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 3.1 Figure 3.1 Front Panel The user controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel are shown in Figure3.1. They allow some manual control over the base station and monitoring of its operational status. NoticeIf there is more than one reciter in a subrack, inputs from all reciters are summed to drive the front panel LEDs. Operating controls on the control panel b c d e f g i h c microphone connector d power LED e alarm LED b speaker Speaker and Microphone Connector Power LED Alarm LED b c d e i display h keypad f receive LED g transmit LED The speaker and microphone connector are not currently used. The green power LED is lit when power is supplied to the subrack. The red alarm LED will flash at a rate of 2 to 5Hz when an alarm has been generated by any of the base station modules. It will continue to flash until the alarm is canceled or the fault is fixed. Note that only those alarms which are enabled using the web interface will cause this LED to flash. LED Operation Description A base station is in Online mode, and no faults are present. A base station is in Offline mode, and no faults are present. One or more faults are present. 39 On (steady) Flashing Off TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Receive LED Transmit LED Keypad Key f g h Name On (steady) A base station is receiving a valid RF signal. The amber receive LED indicates whether the base station is receiving a valid RF signal (on one or both logical channels in P25 Phase2 operation). LED Description The amber transmit LED is lit while the transmitter is transmitting. The keypad is used to navigate the base stations menus, enter text, and to adjust the contrast of the display. The complete list of menu items is provided in Menu Map on page42. If required, the keypad can be disabled in the web interface to prevent access to the base station via the front panel menus (see Disabling the Front Panel Keypad on page100). Function A base station is not receiving a valid RF signal. Off OK left and right arrow keys Move the cursor to the left or right when entering text. Moving the cursor beyond the end of a line will return it to the other end of the same line. Decrease or increase the contrast in the Display Contrast screen. scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu items. Scroll up and down through the list of available characters when entering text. Increase or decrease the contrast in the Display Contrast screen. OK Selects the highlighted menu item. Confirms any adjustments made and exits to the previous menu. When setting the IP address, moves the cursor down one line. When all home return 40 Operation Returns to the previous menu. the IP addresses are confirmed, exits to the previous menu. Returns to the home screen from any other menu. line is reached, pressing again returns to the previous menu. Moves the cursor up one line in the IP address screen. When the top Unlike a computer keyboard, the keys do not auto-repeat. Each action requires a separate key-press. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Display i The display is used in conjunction with the keypad to access the base stations menus. It allows the technician to configure the IP address of each reciter (refer to Setting the IP Address on page83), and to set the contrast of the display (see below). After the base station is powered up, the display shows Please wait... while the base station is starting up, followed by the home screen when the start-up process is complete. The home screen shows four lines of user-
defined text, which can be entered via the web interface (Identity > Identity
> Base Station Identity). From the home screen press an arrow key, a scroll key or OK to go to the base station menu. The display returns to the home screen from any other screen 30 seconds after the last key press. Press any key to turn on the backlight. The backlight turns off 30 seconds after the last key press. If the keypad has been disabled, pressing an arrow key, a scroll key or OK will cause the display to show Keypad Disabled. Set the display contrast as follows:
1. From the base station menu select Modules > Front Panel > Contrast. 2. To increase the contrast, press the right arrow or scroll up key. To decrease the contrast, press the left arrow or scroll down key. 3. When the contrast is set to the required level, press OK to save the changes and exit the menu. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Operation 41 Menu Map The menu map below shows the menu items available in this release of the base station. NoticeThe menu map shown is for a single base station. The menu items available in your base station will depend on which modules are present in the subrack, and whether the keypad has been disabled (refer to Disabling the Front Panel Keypad on page100). Home Screen Base Station Modules Modules Reciter 1 Front Panel Reciter 1 View Reciter 1 Address Edit Reciter 1 Address View Reciter 1 Address IP:
172.025.198.043 MASK: 255.255.000.000 GW:
172.025.002.251 Edit Reciter 1 Address IP:
172.025.198.043 1 MASK: 255.255.000.000 GW:
172.025.002.251 Front Panel Contrast Contrast 42 Operation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2 Module Indicator LEDs and Switches Additional status information is displayed by LEDs in individual modules. The PMU also has switches that let you turn the AC and DC modules off. 3.2.1 Reciter and Receiver The indicator LEDs on the front of the reciter or receiver are visible through a slot in its front panel. Front View Indicator LEDs on the front of the reciter and receiver Figure 3.2 Reciter b indicator LEDs b Receiver These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the reciter or receiver:
steady green - the reciter or receiver is powered up flashing red - one or more alarms have been generated; you can use the web interface to find out more details about the alarms. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Operation 43 Rear View Figure 3.3 The indicator LEDs on the rear of the reciter and receiver are on the Ethernet connector. Indicator LEDs on the rear of the reciter and receiver b b indicator LEDs These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the reciter and receiver:
steady amber - the Ethernet interface is connected flashing green - data is being transmitted across the Ethernet interface. 44 Operation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.2 Figure 3.4 PA The indicator LEDs on the PA are visible through a slot in its front panel. Indicator LEDs on the PA Indicator LEDs b indicator LEDs b 50W PA 100W PA These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the PA:
steady green - the PA is powered up flashing green - the PA has no application firmware loaded or activated;
you can use the web interface to download or activate the firmware; also see Preparing to Download Firmware on page100 flashing red - one or more alarms have been generated; you can use the web interface to find out more details about the alarms. The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, whether or not this alarm has been disabled via the web interface. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Operation 45 3.2.3 Figure 3.5 PMU The only controls on the PMU are the on/off switches on the rear panel for the AC and DC modules, and the indicator LEDs visible through a slot in its front panel. Operating controls on the PMU rear view b AC module on/off switch c DC module on/off switch d c b front view d indicator LEDs isolate the internal circuitry of the PMU from the AC or DC power supplies. You must disconnect the AC and DC supplies from the PMU before dismantling or carrying out any maintenance. Warning The AC and DC module on/off switches do not totally This switch turns the AC input to the PMU on and off. Note that this switch breaks only the phase circuit, not the neutral. The red button remains out whether on or off. This switch turns the DC output from the PMU on and off. Note that this switch does not disconnect power from the DC converter itself. It disables the converter by switching off its control circuitry. Even when the DC converter is off, the DC input is still connected to its power circuitry. The switch is recessed to prevent the DC module being accidentally switched off. These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the PMU:
Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual AC Module On/Off Switch DC Module On/Off Switch Indicator LEDs 46 Operation steady green - the PMU is powered up flashing green - the PMU has no application firmware loaded or activated; you can use the web interface to download or activate the firmware; also see Preparing to Download Firmware on page100 flashing red - one or more alarms have been generated; you can use the web interface to find out more details about the alarms flashing red and green - the PMU is in battery protection mode; check that the battery voltage is above the configured minimum startup voltage; also check that the minimum startup voltage is configured correctly. The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, whether or not this alarm has been disabled via the web interface. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Operation 47 4 Installation This chapter provides information on the site requirements for your TB9400 equipment and also describes how to install the base station in a standard 19inch rack or cabinet. If this is your first time installing a TB9400 base station, we recommend that you read the entire chapter before beginning the actual installation. 48 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4.1 Before You Begin 4.1.1 Equipment Security The security of your base station equipment is a high priority. If the site is not fully secure, the base station should at least be locked in a secure, ventilated cabinet to prevent unauthorized access. 4.1.2 Grounding and Lightning Protection The base station modules are grounded by physical contact between the module case and the subrack. To ensure a good ground connection you Electrical Ground must tighten each module retaining clamp securely (refer to Final Reassembly on page116 for the correct torque). A threaded grounding connector is provided on the rear of the subrack for connection to the site ground point (refer to Connecting Up the Base Station on page71 for more details). It is extremely important for the security of the site and its equipment that you take adequate precautions against lightning strike. Because it is outside Lightning Ground the scope of this manual to provide comprehensive information on this subject, we recommend that you conform to your countrys standards organization or regulatory body. 4.1.3 Equipment Ventilation Always ensure there is adequate ventilation around the base station (refer to Cabinet and Rack Ventilation on page50). Notice Do not operate it in a sealed cabinet. You must keep the ambient temperature within the specified range, and we strongly rec-
ommended that you ensure that the cooling airflow is not restricted. NoticeThe cooling fans are mounted on the front panel and will only operate when the panel is fitted correctly to the front of the subrack. To ensure adequate airflow through the base station, do not operate it for more than a few minutes with the front panel removed (e.g. for servicing purposes). Ambient Temperature Sensor 4.1.4 The ambient temperature reading for the base station is provided by the temperature sensor located on the front panel circuit board. Installation 49 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 4.1.5 Cabinet and Rack Ventilation The cooling airflow for the subrack enters through the front panel and exits at the rear. For optimum thermal performance, the heated air that passes through a base station must never be allowed to re-enter the air intakes on the front panel. Any space at the front of the cabinet not occupied by equipment should be covered by a blanking panel. Refer to Figure4.1 on page51. Equipment installation should observe the following guidelines:
The recommended maximum number of subracks in a 38U cabinet is five as shown in Figure4.1 on page51. Any space at the front of the cabinet not occupied by equipment should be covered by a blanking panel. Refer to Figure4.1 on page51. Subrack placement in the cabinet should include a 2U gap at the top of the cabinet. To allow enough cooling airflow through a cabinet-mounted base station, the cabinet should allow for 50 cu.ft/min for each subrack
(0.024 cu.m/s). To ensure adequate ventilation, the cabinet should have a vent at the top with an area of approximately 23in2 (150cm2) per subrack, or a similar area of ventilation per subrack at the rear of the cabinet behind each subrack. The maximum ambient temperature at the base station front panels must not exceed +140F (+60C). 50 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4.1 Typical cabinet ventilation requirements 8in
(20cm) side view e 7in
(17.5cm) b 2U c d c top view front view b ventilation slots c blanking panels d airflow entry e airflow exit path TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 51 4.2 Figure 4.2 Unpacking and Moving the Subrack The subrack is packed in a strong corrugated cardboard carton with top and bottom foam cushions. To prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment, we recommend that two people unpack and move the subrack. To remove the subrack from the carton, follow the procedure illustrated in Figure4.2. CautionA subrack complete with modules can weigh up to 55lb
(25kg), or up to 62lb(28kg) complete with packaging. We recommend that you have another person help you unpack and move the equipment. The TBAA03-16 carrying handles will make it easier to move the equipment once it has been unpacked. If necessary, remove the modules from the subrack before moving it (refer to Replacing Modules on page106). In all cases follow safe lifting practices. Unpacking the subrack b c d e f 1. 2. 52 Installation i h g Cut the tape securing the flaps at the top of the carton and fold them flat against the sides b. Rotate the carton carefully onto its side c and then onto its top d, ensuring that none of the flaps is trapped underneath. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Disposal of Packaging 3. Slide the carton upwards over the foam cushions and lift it away e. Remove the cushion from the bottom of the subrack f. 4. Rotate the subrack and cushion carefully over the rear of the subrack g so that it is the right way up with the cushion on top h. Remove the cushion from the top of the subrack i. If you do not need to keep the packaging, we recommend that you recycle it according to your local recycling methods. The foam cushions are CFC-
and HCFC-free and may be burnt in a suitable waste-to-energy combustion facility, or compacted in landfill. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 53 4.3 Identifying the Equipment You can identify the model and hardware configuration of the TB9400 modules by referring to the product code printed on labels at the rear of each module. The meaning of each character in the product code is explained in the tables below. This explanation of product codes is not intended to suggest that any combination of features is necessarily available in any one product. Consult your regional Tait office for more information regarding the availability of specific models and options. Reciter and Product Code Description Receiver Product Codes T01-0110X-XXXX Tait Band Identifier Frequency Band T01-0110X-XXXX T01-0110X-XXXX T01-0110X-XXXX T01-0110X-XXXX Product Code T01-01121-XXXX T01-01121-XXXX T01-01121-XXXX T01-01121-XXXX Description Frequency Band Tait Band Identifier PA Product Codes D = 148MHz to 174MHz J = 378MHz to 420MHz K = 400MHz to 440MHz L = 440MHz to 480MHz M =470MHz to 520MHz N = 762MHz to 870MHza D = 148MHz to 174MHz J = 378MHz to 420MHz K = 400MHz to 440MHz L = 440MHz to 480MHz M =470MHz to 520MHz N = 762MHz to 870MHza Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHz to 870MHz Receive: 792MHz to 824MHz B3 band HH band H1 band H2 band H3 band K4 band B3 band HH band H1 band H2 band H3 band K4 band a. The actual frequency coverage in this band is:
3 = reciter 4 = receiver A = 50W B = 100W A = standard A = default A = default A = default A = default 54 Installation a. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with a K-band TB9400 re-
citer is 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHZ to 870MHz. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual PMU Product Codes Product Code TBAXXXX-XXXX TBA3XXX-XXXX TBA3XXX-XXXX TBA3XXX-XXXX TBA3XXX-XXXX TBA3XXX-XXXX TBA3XXX-XXXX TBA3XXX-XXXX Description 3 = PMU 0 = default 0 = AC module not fitted A = AC module fitted 0 = DC module not fitted 1 = 12V DC module fitted 2 = 24V DC module fitted 4 = 48V DC module fitted 0 = standby power supply card not fitted 1 = 12VDC standby power supply card fitted 2 = 24VDC standby power supply card fitted 4 = 48VDC standby power supply card fitted 0 = auxiliary power supply board not fitted 1 = 12VDC auxiliary power supply board fitted 2 = 24VDC auxiliary power supply board fitted 4 = 48VDC auxiliary power supply board fitted 0 = default 0 = default TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 55 4.4 Initial Setting Up Before putting the base station into service, you may want to carry out some basic functional testing, configuration, and tuning (if required). This section provides an overview of these procedures:
checking that the base station powers up correctly checking the basic functionality of the base station by using the tests available in the web interface customizing the configuration for the intended installation and verifying that the configuration is correct changing the root password tuning the base station (if required). 4.4.1 Confirming Operation NoticeMake sure that the RF output is connected to a suitable atten-
uator or dummy load. Do not remove the load while the PA is transmit-
ting as this may damage the PA output stage. 1. Apply power by turning on the PMU. Applying Power Check that the base station powers up correctly:
2. The front panel display will show Please wait... while the base station starts up (this may take up to two minutes). When the startup process is complete, the display will show the home screen. The cooling fans in the front panel will run at full speed for a few seconds, then run at low speed while the base station starts up, and then assume standard operation. One or more fans may operate, depending on the temperature of the modules. 56 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Functional Tests Test The following table provides an overview of the tests available using the web interface. Refer to the Help for full details of these tests. Notes Menu receiver operation requires a suitable RF source Diagnose > RF Interface > Receiver transmitter operation requires connection to the network Diagnose > RF Interface > Transmitter synchronized transmit checks the simulcast operation of a channel group or the transmitters in it Diagnose > RF Interface > Synchronized Transmit ping NTP query checks the IP connection to another device with an IP address Diagnose > Connection > Network checks if the NTP-based time synchronization is working PMU mains failure requires a DC backup supply Diagnose > Subsystems > PMU Control Tests fan operation checks the operation of each fan individually Diagnose > Subsystems > Fan Tests TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 57 4.4.2 Working with Configurations The Web UI page Tools > Files > Configuration allows you to manage your base station configuration. You can do the following:
Back up a configuration. This stores a snapshot of the base stations current configuration. It is advisable to back up the current configuration before making significant configuration changes. Upload a configuration. This copies a configuration from your computer to the base station. You can develop a master configuration and upload it to all the base stations in the network. Download a configuration. This copies the selected configuration to your computer so that you can store it. Restore a configuration. This activates the selected configuration after making it compatible with the current software. You can restore configurations that have been backed up on the base station. Users should be aware that the following parameters are not restored on a base station when a configuration is restored:
Keypad enabled Receiver number Host name Default channel Operating mode Front panel test lines 1 through 4 IP address Subnet mask Gateway address Link speed 58 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.4.5 Customizing the Configuration The following steps provide an overview of the process used to configure the base station with the settings it needs. Refer to the Help for detailed information. Log in to the base station (refer to Connecting Your PC to the Base 1. Station on page81 for more details). 2. Select Configure. The base station has many different settings that can be configured before it is put into operation, such as:
channel configurations alarm control and SNMP agent network interfaces channel groups and quality of service channel and signaling profiles CWID miscellaneous items such as minimum battery voltages, fan control, NTP and package servers. 3. Make the changes needed in each form and click Save. All changes made in the form will be applied when, and only when, the form is saved. NoticeBefore making changes, you should save the configuration to your PC or network. This provides a baseline which can be restored to the base station if the configuration information becomes lost or cor-
rupted. You should also back up the configuration before downgrading to a dif-
ferent software release. Note that if you downgrade and then upgrade software, configuration values for new features will disable the feature. Recommended Configuration Settings In a dual base station only base station1 communicates directly with the PMU and front panel. Therefore the following configuration settings are recommended for dual base station operation:
Disable the PMU not detected alarm on base station 2 (Configure >
Alarms > Control > PMU). Disable the FP not detected alarm on base station 2 (Configure >
Alarms > Control > Front panel). Restricted Port Numbers Certain configuration settings in the base stations web interface require you to enter a port number (for example, the trunking interface and channel groups). Installation 59 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 4.4.6 60 0 1023 12000 14999 Details Reserved for internal use in the base station. Using a port number in this range could cause the base station to malfunction. The well-known ports, commonly used by other devices in a network. Using a port number in this range could cause compatibility problems with other devices. Two ranges of port numbers are unavailable for use with the base station. The web interface will prevent you from entering a number from these ranges, as explained below. Restricted Port Numbers Changing the Root Password NoticeThe following procedure can be carried out only if secure shell access (SSH) is enabled. Secure shell access to the base station is disabled by default from version 1.40 onwards. To enable SSH, select Tools > Settings > Secure shell and click Start. The root password to the Linux operating system of the reciter is a possible security risk. The equipment is delivered with a default password that is well known. Knowledge of the password could be used to render the equipment inoperable, for example by deleting files. If you are concerned about the security risk that this poses, change the password. If Tait provides support services, they may need to know the password. NoticeIf you change the password and then lose it, the equipment must be returned to Tait. Make sure that you store the password securely and do not lose it. To change the root password, follow these steps. Log in from your PC to the base station using SSH client software 1. such as PuTTY. The username is root and the default password is k1w1. At the # prompt, enter the command passwd. 2. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Record the password in a secure location. Tait networks are deployed with default weak passwords. For security, Tait strongly recommends changing the default password where appli-
cable. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation 4.4.7 B-Band Tuning the Reciter and Receiver In this section reciter also applies to the receiver module (receive-
only reciter). Before the base station is installed on site, you may need to tune the receiver front end. The receiver front end requires tuning if the receive frequency is shifted more than 2MHz away from the previously set frequency, or the RSSI level of the new frequency is more than 1dB lower than the RSSI level of the previously set frequency. The receiver in the B3-band reciter covers the 148to174MHz frequency band. This is split into two sub-bands: 148to159MHz and 159to174MHz. Each sub-band has its own helical filter (shown in Figure4.3 below) which is electronically switched in or out of circuit depending on the frequency programmed into the reciter. The bandwidth of these helical filters is approximately 1.5MHz. Identifying the B-band receiver front end helical filters Figure 4.3 B3: 159 to 174MHz C1: 183 to 193MHz B3: 148 to 159 MHz Installation 61 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 62 Installation To check the RSSI level and tune the receiver front end (if required), follow these steps:
1. Remove the reciter from the subrack and reconnect the system control bus cable to power up the module. Tait can provide extender cables (TBC Reciter Power Cables) to enable tuning with a subrack or from a bench power supply. To order these, the part number is T01-01150-0001. 2. Log in to the reciter and select Monitor > Interfaces > RF Interface. For information on connecting directly to the reciter, refer to Connecting a Networked PC to a Base Station on page85. 3. Feed a signal at the currently tuned receive frequency and at a level of 80dBm into the reciters RF input. Check that the RSSI reading on the RF Interface page is 80dBm1dB. 4. Set the reciter to the new receive frequency. Change the RF input signal to the new receive frequency at 5. 80dBm. Check that the RSSI reading is 80dBm1dB. If it is, the receiver front end does not require tuning. If it is not, go to the next step. Using the Johanson tuning tool1, adjust the correct helical filter for 6. the new frequency (as shown in Figure4.3) to obtain a peak RSSI reading. This reading should be within 1dB of the reading at the previous frequency. Adjust the center resonator of the filter first, followed by the two outer resonators (in any order). Each resonator should require approximately the same amount of adjustment when tuning. A change in frequency of 5MHz requires approximately one turn of the tuning slug. If tuning to a lower frequency, turn the slug clockwise; for a higher frequency, turn the slug anti-clockwise. 7. Change the RF input signal and the reciters receive frequency to 0.5MHz above and below the required frequency and check that the RSSI reading does not drop by more than 0.5dB from the reading at the required frequency. 8. Recalibrate the RSSI at the new frequency (Calibrate > Reciter >
RSSI). If you wish to confirm the accuracy of the tuning procedure, carry out a sensitivity measurement at the new frequency. Included in the TBA0ST2 tool kit. Also available separately as part num-
1. ber 937-00013-00. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual H-Band Before the base station is installed on site, you may need to tune the receiver front end. The receiver front end requires tuning if the receive frequency is shifted more than 5MHz away from the previously set frequency, or the RSSI level of the new frequency is more than 1dB lower than the RSSI level of the previously set frequency. Tait can provide extender cables (TBC Reciter Power Cables) to enable tuning with a subrack or from a bench power supply. To order these, the part number is T01-01150-0001. The receiver in the H-band reciter covers one of the following frequency sub-bands, depending on the model:
H1 - 400 to 440MHz H2 - 440 to 480MHz Each sub-band uses the same helical filter (shown in Figure4.4 below). The bandwidth of the helical filter is approximately 5MHz. The HH-band variant has no helical filter, so does not require tuning. Figure 4.4 Identifying the H-band receiver front end helical filter H-band helical filter To check the RSSI level and tune the receiver front end (if required), follow these steps. Remove the reciter from the subrack and reconnect the system 1. control bus cable to power up the reciter. 2. Log in to the reciter and select Monitor > Interfaces > RF Interface. For information on connecting directly to the reciter, refer to Connecting a Networked PC to a Base Station on page85. Installation 63 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 K-Band Feed a signal at the currently tuned receive frequency and at a level 3. of 80dBm into the reciters RF input. Check that the RSSI reading on the RF Interface page is 80dBm1dB. Note this reading. Set the reciter to the new receive frequency. 4. Change the RF input signal to the new receive frequency at 5. 80dBm. Check that the RSSI reading is 80dBm1dB. If it is, the receiver front end does not require tuning. If it is not, go to the next step. Using the Johanson tuning tool1, adjust the helical filter for the new 6. frequency (as shown in Figure4.4) to obtain a peak RSSI reading. This reading should be within 1dB of the reading at the previous frequency. Adjust the center resonator of the filter first, followed by the two outer resonators (in any order). Each resonator should require approximately the same amount of adjustment when tuning. If tuning to a lower frequency, adjust the slug in (clockwise); for a higher frequency, adjust the slug out (counterclockwise). Change the RF input signal and the reciters receive frequency to 7. 2MHz above and below the required frequency and check that the RSSI reading does not drop by more than 0.5dB from the reading at the required frequency. Re-calibrate the RSSI at the new frequency (Calibrate > Reciter >
8. RSSI). If you wish to confirm the accuracy of the tuning procedure, carry out a sensitivity measurement at the new frequency. The K-band reciter does not require tuning. 1. Included in the TBA0ST2 tool kit. Also available separately as part num-
ber 937-00013-00. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 64 Installation 4.5 4.5.1 Installing the Base Station on Site General Installation Advice When installing base stations, it is very important to observe good site engineering rules. This is especially true when the channels are combined into a single antenna. If at all possible, the RF planner should avoid frequency plans in which the Rx to Tx spacing is an exact multiple of the trunked channel spacing, thus forcing Tx intermodulation products to fall outside the Rx channels. Cables and antennas should be of high quality construction. Solid shield heliax type cables are best, but if braided shield cables must be used for short distances, their braids must be silver-plated. When the outputs of more than one transmitter are combined, their voltages add, and the resulting peak envelope power is not simply the sum of their powers, but is equal to the power of one of them multiplied by the square of the number of sources. Cables, components, and hardware must be rated to withstand the peak envelope power. During the commissioning process, all transmitters should be activated together using a diagnostic test tone, while the receiver RSSI is monitored. There should be no perceptible increase in RSSI while the transmitters are active. Base stations may require an external frequency reference, a 1PPS signal, and an NTP source, depending on the frequency band and type of radio system. The following general rules apply:
Base stations operating at or above 700MHz require an external frequency reference to meet the frequency accuracy requirements for transmitters and receivers. Simulcast transmitters require an external frequency reference and a 1PPS signal so that transmissions can be timed with the required accuracy. They also require an NTP source. Both the 1PPS and NTP signals must be derived from a source that is GPS-disciplined. This will ensure a common timestamp in logs across all units in the system. P25 Phase2 base stations require an external frequency reference and a 1PPS signal for site alignment of transmitters and receivers. They also require an NTP source to ensure correct, long-term Phase2 alignment. The requirements for P25 Phase1 systems are described in more detail below. Also see Connecting an External Frequency Reference on page76 and Connecting a 1PPS Source on page77. Installation 65 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 P25 Phase 1 4.5.2 K band Simulcast Simulcast Non-simulcast Non-simulcast B band H band The requirements for an external frequency reference and a 1PPS signal are set out in the following table. Transmit and Receive Receive Only External External Band System 1PPS 1PPS Reference Reference An NTP source is also strongly recommended for P25 Phase1 non-simulcast systems. This will ensure log timestamps are synchro-
nized, which will assist the diagnosis of faults. Synchronization requirements are more stringent with the introduction of simulcast and with TDMA in Phase 2. See Technical Note TN-2411a Providing Synchronization to Tait Networks. Equipment Required It is beyond the scope of this manual to list every piece of equipment that an installation technician should carry. However, the following tools are specifically required for installing the base station:
Pozidriv PZ3 screwdriver for the M6 screws used in the DC input terminals on the PMU; M6 (0.25in) screws are also used to secure the subrack to the cabinet in factory-assembled systems Pozidriv PZ2 screwdriver for the M4 screws used to secure the module retaining clamps, and for the fasteners used to secure the front panel to the subrack 8mm AF spanner for the SMA connectors, and the subrack ground connector. You can also obtain the TBA0ST2 tool kit from your regional Tait office. It contains the basic tools needed to install, tune, and service the base station. 66 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4.5.3 Mounting the Subrack CautionA subrack complete with modules can weigh up to 55lb
(25kg), or up to 62lb(28kg) complete with packaging. We recommend that you have another person help you unpack and move the equipment. The TBAA03-16 carrying handles will make it easier to move the equipment once it has been unpacked. Ifnecessary, remove the modules from the subrack before moving it (refer to Replacing Modules on page106). In all cases follow safe lifting practices. Subrack mounting points Figure 4.5 b front view 1. 2. c rear view b main mounting holes - front c auxiliary mounting holes - rear Remove the front panel, as described in Preliminary Disassembly on page108. Fit the subrack into the cabinet or rack and secure it firmly with an M6 (0.25in) screw, flat and spring washer in each of the four main mounting holes b, as shown in Figure4.5. If you need extra mounting security, additional mounting holes c are provided at the rear of the subrack for auxiliary support brackets. Installation 67 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Figure 4.6 14.8 in
(375.5 mm) Figure4.6 below gives the dimensions of the subrack and its mounting holes. Subrack dimensions 17 in (432 mm) 19 in (482.6 mm) 18.3 in (465.1 mm) 14.7 in (373.5 mm) 14.37 in (365 mm) 6.96 in 4 in
(176.8 mm)
(101.6 mm) 0.42 in
(10.6 mm) 0.26 in
(6.6 mm) 5.25 in
(133.4 mm) 68 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Auxiliary Support Bracket TBAA03-13 auxiliary support bracketscan be fitted to the rear of the subrack to provide additional mounting security. Figure4.7 shows a standard TBAA03-13bracket b fitted in a typical Tait cabinet c. If you are not using the Tait cabinet, you may have to make your own brackets to suit your installation. Auxiliary support bracket Figure 4.7 b c NoticeYou must fit the auxiliary support brackets if you intend to transport a cabinet fitted with a fully built-up base station. We also recommend that you fit the brackets under the following conditions:
when the installation is in an area prone to earthquakes when third party equipment is installed hard up underneath the base station subrack. We recommend that you try to route all cables to and from the base station along the side of the cabinet so the cooling airflow is not restricted. General Cabling TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 69 DC Power Cabling DC power cables should be well supported so that the terminals on the PMU and on the ends of the cables do not have to support the full weight of the cables. Figure4.8 shows two recommended methods of securing these cables to prevent straining either set of terminals. We recommend that you fit the supplied covers to the DC terminals to protect against accidental shorts. Figure 4.8 DC power cabling secure the cables to the cabinet to support their weight 70 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4.6 4.6.1 Figure 4.9 Connecting Up the Base Station This section provides information relevant to the task of connecting up the various inputs and outputs of the base station. Connection Overview The connections at the rear of a 100W base station are identified in Figure4.9. External connections are all located at the rear of the subrack. 100W base station inputs and outputs b c d e f g h 1@
1!
1) j i Reciter 1 PA PMU b serial RS-232 connectora c 1PPS input h +VDC input i auxiliary DC output d external reference frequency input j AC mains input e RF input f RF output g VDC input a. Factory use only. 1) Ethernet interface connector 1! subrack ground connector 1@ system interface connector TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 71 4.6.2 Connecting AC Power The PMU is designed to accept a mains input of 88 to 264VAC at 45 to 65Hz. A standard 3-wire grounded socket outlet must be used to supply the AC power. The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible. This outlet should be connected to an AC power supply capable of providing at least 600W. The requirements of two typical AC supplies are given in the following table. Circuit Breaker/Fuse Ratinga Nominal Supply Current Requirementa Your base station should come supplied with a power supply cord to connect the male IEC connector on the PMU to the local AC supply. The pins of the IEC connector on the PMU are identified at right. a. The actual current consumption of the base station will be lower than these re-
quirements (refer to the Specifications Manual for more information). 230VAC 115VAC ground 10A phase 8A 4A 6A neutral rear view 72 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4.6.3 Connecting DC Power The PMU is designed to accept a nominal 12VDC, 24VDC or 48VDC input (depending on the model) with negative or positive ground. There is a minimum DC startup threshold to prevent damaging a battery which has little capacity left. You must connect the DC supply from the battery to the PMU via a fuse or DC-rated circuit breaker with the appropriate rating, as shown in the table below. The circuit breaker must have a contact separation of 3mm, an interrupt capacity of 1000A or more, and an inrush current capability of at least 500A for a minimum of 3.5ms. NoticeThe inrush current is not affected by the state of the DC mod-
ule on/off switch on the PMU. This switch does not disconnect power from the DC converter itself. It disables the converter by switching off its control circuitry. Even when the DC converter is off, the DC input is still connected to its power circuitry. The DC input leads should be of a suitable gauge to ensure less than 3%
voltage drop at maximum load over the required length of lead. Recommended Input Voltage Nominal Supply Circuit Breaker/
Wire Gaugeb Voltage Range Fuse Ratinga Terminate and insulate the DC input leads to protect them from accidentally shorting to the subrack if the PMU is removed before the leads are disconnected. Protective covers for the DC terminals are supplied with each PMU. We recommend a screw torque of 1820lbfin (22.25Nm). a. The actual current consumption of the base station will be lower than these re-
quirements (refer to the Specifications Manual for more information). b. For a length of 5ft to 6.5ft (1.5m to 2m) (typical). 10VDC to 16.8VDC 60A 20VDC to 33.6VDC 30A 2AWG / 35mm2 5AWG / 16mm2 8AWG / 8mm2 40VDC to 60VDC 12VDC 24VDC 48VDC 15A TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 73 4.6.4 Connecting the Auxiliary DC Power Output The PMU can provide an auxiliary DC output from the auxiliary power supply board. This board is available with an output of 13.65VDC, 27.3VDC, or 54.6VDC (depending on the model), and is current limited to 3A, 1.5A or 750mA respectively. This power supply is permanently on as soon as the base station has finished powering up, and is available on the auxiliary output connector on the rear panel. You can connect multiple auxiliary power supply boards in parallel for redundancy purposes, or to provide an output greater than 40W. Although no active current sharing is used, auxiliary boards connected in parallel will current-share before reaching their power limit. The failure (or switching off) of one auxiliary board will not load any other paralleled auxiliary boards in the circuit. The auxiliary power supply turns off briefly when the PMU restarts after a firmware upgrade. This interruption may also cause any ancillary equipment powered from the auxiliary supply to restart. If this is a prob-
lem for your system, we recommend connecting auxiliary power supply boards in parallel to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for the ancil-
lary equipment. Network elements are supplied with a connector, as shown in Figure4.10. You can use this to connect the PMUs auxiliary DC power output to another device (refer to PMU Auxiliary DC Output on page117 for the pin allocations). Contact your regional Tait office for details on the full range of wiring kits available. Figure 4.10Auxiliary DC power connector Auxiliary DC Power Output Cabling Phoenix MVSTBR2.5HC/2-ST/5.08 female 74 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4.6.5 Connecting RFNoticeDo not remove the load from the PA while it is transmitting as this may damage the PA output stage. Before disconnecting any RF cables, put the base station into Offline mode to prevent any transmis-
sions. The RF input to the base station is via the marked BNC connector on the rear panel of the reciter. The RF output is via the N-type connector on the rear panel of the PA (refer to Figure4.9 on page71). Cables and antennas should be of high quality construction. Solid shield heliax type cables are best, but if braided shield cables must be used for short distances, their braids must be silver-plated. for Installing the PA We recommend the following installation procedures, which should protect the PA from damage under all but the most extreme operating conditions. Recommendations 1. Do not connect the PA directly to the antenna. Fit an isolator or duplexer between the PA and the load. Fit the isolator as close as pos-
sible to the RF output connector on the PA. Do not connect any switching equipment between the isolator and the PA, unless the switch cannot operate while there is RF present (i.e. the base station is transmitting). 2. Fit a surge suppressor to the antenna cabling where it enters the building. Inspect all cables and equipment connected to the base station for 3. defects. Ice on the antenna, or a broken antenna, is unlikely to cause damage to the PA. The circuit design of the PA protects the circuitry from high VSWR. This makes it difficult to damage the RF power device by keying the PA into a mismatched load, or if the load deteriorates over even a short period of time
(milliseconds). However, it is possible to damage the device if all the following conditions happen at the same time:
there is a step change in the PA load (for example, the load is removed) the PA is transmitting the feed line loss between the PA and the mismatch is <1dB. The effect of such conditions is variable: some devices will not be destroyed, and some may fail after repeated load interruptions. Installation 75 Explanation TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 4.6.6 Connecting an External Frequency Reference For K4 band, the internal frequency reference accuracy is inadequate, and an external reference must be used. An external reference is also required for simulcast and P25 Phase2. The external reference frequency can be 10MHz or 12.8MHz, with an input level of 300mVpp to 5Vpp. The reciter automatically detects the frequency of the external reference and configures itself accordingly. The stability of this reference should be as shown below. For more details, see Technical Note TN-2411b Providing Synchronization to Tait Networks. Multicast Simulcast If an external reference is required, enable the external reference absent alarm (Configure > Alarms > Control). Use a 50 coaxial cable (RG58 or RG223) to connect the external reference to the base stations external reference frequency input. You can daisy-chain up to eight base stations using F-junctions. The maximum overall cable length is 30m. Terminate the last connection (including single base stations) with a 50 load. Figure 4.11Daisy-chaining an external frequency reference input not required 100 parts per billion B and H bands K4 band P25 Phase 1 P25 Phase 1 P25 Phase 1 P25 Phase 2 100 parts per billion 10 parts per billion P25 Phase 2 All bands All bands maximum overall cable length is 30m maximum of eight base station loads on one frequency reference output 50 termination
(also needed for single base stations) 76 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4.6.7 Connecting a 1PPS Source A 1PPS signal is required for simulcast and P25 Phase2 base stations. Use a 50 coaxial cable (RG58 or RG223) to connect the source to the base stations 1PPS input. You can daisy-chain up to eight base stations using F-junctions. We recommend that the cable length between the first and last load is kept to a minimum. This will reduce any propagation variation between base stations. The maximum overall cable length is 30m. Terminate the last connection (including single base stations) with a 50 resistor, otherwise reflections of the 1PPS pulse may occur. Notice If 1PPS is used then 1PPS and NTP must both be derived Figure 4.12Daisy-chaining a 1PPS input from the same time base. Normally this will be a GPS disciplined source. The longest length of cable must be between the source and the first base station use short lengths of cable between each base station maximum of eight base station loads on one 1PPS output 50 termination
(also needed for single base stations) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 77 4.6.8 Ethernet Connection The RJ-45 socket on the reciters rear panel provides the 10-BASE-T or 100-BASE-T Ethernet connection to the other devices in the network. Use a Cat-5 cable to connect this socket to the Tait Network via a router or switch. The Web UI allows you to set the Ethernet port speed auto-negotiation to 10/100 Mbit/s or to negotiate a maximum 10 Mbit/s. Tait recommends that you keep the port speed at the factory default setting of 10 Mbit/s. The reciter hardware and software are scaled to meet the performance requirements of processing multiple voice streams along with supervisory control and management communications. 10 Mbit/s is ample for those requirements. The 10/100 Mbit/s setting is provided for compatibility reasons, but it is possible under high traffic conditions at 100 Mbit/s for traffic arriving at the reciter at the full rate within a small timing window to overflow internal buffers and therefore suffer packet loss. If you set the port speed to 100 Mbit/s and observe QoS lost packet alarms, then review your Ethernet port speed settings. With the port speed at 10 Mbit/s it is particularly important to set the voice QoS on the reciter port of your site router or switch to a strict priority queue policy - which is the same policy that you should also be setting for your site link ports. The default QoS settings restrict the voice bandwidth to 1/
25th of the port speed which is smaller than the required bandwidth for typical systems at 10 Mbit/s. If necessary, refer to Ethernet Connector on page117 for a list of Ethernet connection pin allocations. 78 Installation Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 4.6.9 Connecting General Purpose Inputs The base station has a number of general purpose inputs and outputs. These are connected via the 25-way D-range on the rear panel. The pin allocations for the D-range connector are given in the following table. Not all pins are used in this release of the base station. Notes Signal Type Signal Name Pin B C D E F G H I J 1) 1!
1@
1#
1$
1%
1^
1&
1*
1(
2) 2!
2@
2#
2$
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external view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 not used reserved for future use digital in 1 digital in 2 input 5V TTL logic active low
+5.2VDC output power output maximum current 200mA digital in 3 digital in 4 digital in 5 digital in 6 digital in 7 digital in 8 digital in 9 digital in 10 digital in 11 digital in 12 not used ground input 5V TTL logic active low ground reserved for future use TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Installation 79 5 Working with Base Stations from Your PC The web browser on your PC provides a window into the TB9400 base station. Use it to connect to the base station so that you can monitor, configure, diagnose, and calibrate it (if required). This section describes the following:
Connecting to the base station, including initially setting things up Working with base station web pages Carrying out basic tasks This section provides an overview of some aspects of the web interface. Refer to the Help for detailed instructions. 80 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.1 5.2 PC Recommendations We recommend the following PC hardware and software for connecting to a TB9400 base station:
SVGA Monitor (1024 x 768 minimum). Network connection. The base station works with recent versions of most modern browsers. Refer to the Release Notes for more information on currently supported Connecting Your PC to the Base Station browsers. You connect to a base station using your web browser. You can view multiple base stations at once by using multiple browser windows or tabs. Base stations have a web-based interface that provides the pages you view. Up to ten users may be logged in to a base station at once. When loading the web user interface with Internet Explorer, the web page may go blank. To fix this, refresh the page with the F5 key. The base station has three different user access levels: Administrator, Maintainer, and Monitor. Passwords can be defined for each level. This is done using the base stations web interface (Tools> Tools > User Administration). Refer to the base station Help for more information on setting user access levels. Connections to the base station can be authenticated by a remote
(i.e.centralized) service. Refer to Setting Up Authentication on page88 and the base station Help for more information. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 81 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 5.2.1 Logging In1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the base stations URL into your browser using a secure con-
nection (https://). To find out the base stations IP address, on the front panel select Modules > Reciter 1 (or2) > View Reciter 1 (or2) Address. To set the IP address, refer to Setting the IP Address on page83. NoticeIf access to this menu has been disabled, you cannot use the front panel to find out the IP address. Make sure that you store the IP address securely and do not lose it. A security warning appears when you connect for the first time. Proceed anyway (refer to Security Certificates on page84). The login screen appears. Enter your user name and password. When connecting for the first time, enter the user name admin and password tbc_admin. Click Login. NoticeAfter logging in we recommend that you change the pass-
word and username for your own security (refer to Working with the Web Interface on page89). Make sure that you store your passwords and usernames securely and do not lose them. They may be needed by Tait support personnel if assistance is required. Tait cannot retrieve for-
gotten passwords. 82 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.2 Setting the IP Address Before the base station is installed on site, you need to provide it with its proper IP address. Make sure that you do not lose this address. A quick way to set the base stations IP address is to use the front panel, as described below.NoticeIf access to this menu on the front panel has been disabled, log in to the base station and set the IP address using the web interface
(Identity > Identity > Network Identity). NoticeIf the base station is online when changing the IP address, it is possible that the base station will restart. Tait recommends that all configuration changes are made after taking the base station offline. 1. Use the front panel display to enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway specified for this base station by the IP addressing plan for the network. From the base station menu select Modules > Reciter 1
(or2) > Edit Reciter 1 (or2) Address. If the home screen is showing, press an arrow key, a scroll key or OK to clear it. NoticeIn this screen each octet in the address lines has provision for three characters. If an octet in the address has less than three characters, enter one or two leading zeroes so that each position is filled, even though the zeroes are not part of the address. For example, enter 172.25.163.47 as 172.025.163.047. Leading zeroes are removed when the address is programmed into the base station. 2. Set each address as described below. Use the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor across each line in the Addresses screen. Use the scroll keys to scroll through the available numbers for each position in a line. a.Set the IP address and press OK. This moves the cursor to the next line. To move the cursor back to the previous line, press the return key. b.Set the Mask address and press OK. c.Set the Gateway address and press OK. d.The display shows Setting Reciter 1 (or 2) addressPlease wait... while the base station confirms that the addresses are cor-
rect. When this process has finished, the display will show SUCCEEDED or FAILED as appropriate. Press OK to return to the previous menu. If the process failed, try entering the address again. If it still fails, try the following:
enter the address through the web interface check that the IP address you are trying to enter is not already in use by another device on the same subnet. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 83 3. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 5.2.3 Security Certificates You can upload your own security certificates to the base station (Tools >
Settings > Web certificate). If you have installed and configured the appropriate Certification Authority software, you can issue security certificates for all base stations. After uploading the certificates to the base stations, you can configure all maintainers web browsers to accept security certificates from your own Certification Authority. Before you have uploaded a security certificate to the base station, it will raise a security warning when your browser connects to it for the first time. The base station creates a self-signed certificate when the reciters firmware is installed. Your browser raises a security warning because the security certificate was not issued by a trusted Certification Authority. The browser has a way of letting you override or bypass the security warning. 84 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.4 Connecting a Networked PC to a Base Station You may want to temporarily disconnect a networked PC from its LAN in order to be able to establish a direct connection with the base station. Aphysical connection is needed as well as an alternate (Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP) or temporary (Windows 2000) IP address and subnet mask. 1. Remove the local area Ethernet connection and connect an Ethernet patch cable between the PC and the base station. You can use either Windows 7 or a straight through or crossover Ethernet patch cable with the current Windows Vista base station firmware. 2. Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click View status. 3. 4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click Internet 5. Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties. Click Alternate Configuration. 6. Select the User configured option, and then enter a number that is on 7. the same subnet as the base station. For example, if the TB9400 has IP 192.168.1.2, enter 192.168.1.3 for the PC. 8. Enter a suitable subnet mask, for example 255.255.255.0. The web browser should now be able to connect to any physically connected base station that is on the same subnet. 9. Once the web browser session is finished, re-connect the local area network cable to the PC. The PC then uses its normal TCP/IP properties. For those using Windows XP, please be aware that Microsoft no longer provides updates for this operating system, so you may be open to secu-
rity risks. 1. Remove the local area Ethernet connection and connect an Ethernet patch cable between the PC and the base station. You can use either a straight through or crossover Ethernet patch cable with the current base station firmware. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. 3. Double-click the Local Area Network icon. 4. Click Properties. 5. 85 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Windows XP Professional TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Windows 2000 6. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. 7. Click Alternate Configuration. Select the User configured option, and then enter a number that is on 8. the same subnet as the base station. For example, if the TB9400 has IP 192.168.1.2, enter 192.168.0.3 for the PC. Enter a suitable subnet mask, for example 255.255.255.0. 9. The web browser should now be able to connect to any physically connected base station that is on the same subnet. 10. Once the web browser session is finished, re-connect the local area network cable to the PC. The PC then uses its normal TCP/IP properties. Remove the local area Ethernet connection and connect an Ethernet 1. patch cable between the PC and the base station. You can use either a straight through or crossover Ethernet patch cable with the current base station firmware. 2. Select Start > Settings > Network and Dialup Connections. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon. 3. Click Properties. 4. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. 5. Note the current settings so that you can restore them later. 6. 7. Select Use the following IP address, and then enter a number that is on the same subnet as the base station. For example, if the base station has IP 192.168.1.2, enter 192.168.0.3 for the PC. 8. Enter a suitable subnet mask, for example 255.255.255.0. The web browser should now be able to connect to the base station. 9. When you have finished the web browser session, re-connect the local area network cable to the PC and then restore the original PC configuration. When you close the Network connection dialog box, the restored configuration is applied. 86 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.5 5.2.6 Troubleshooting Connection Problems If the attempt to connect to a base station failed, consider these possible causes. 1. Your PC is part of your organizations LAN and does not belong to the same subnet as the base station. Give the PC a suitable IP address and subnet mask as described in Connecting a Networked PC to a Base Station on page85. 2. You are attempting to connect to the wrong IP address. Check that the IP address is correct. NoticeYou can quickly check the base stations IP address via the front panel, as long as access to this menu has not been disabled. 3. The link to the base station is down. Use ping to check. 4. A connection error may occur if your PC is using the organisations web proxy, but the base station doesnt have a valid gateway address allowing it to send responses back to that proxy. Users should ensure that all network parameters are correct (IP address, network mask and gateway address). You may have to bypass the proxy in your organizations LAN to access the Tait Network. Ask your system administrator to give you access. 5. JavaScript may be disabled in your browser. If JavaScript is disabled, your browser will be unable to connect to the base station. Note that modern browsers normally have JavaScript enabled by default. Finding a Lost or Forgotten IP Address Use the following procedure if an IP address has been lost or forgotten. 1. Mount the reciter in a TB9400 subrack and fit the front panel. Power up the subrack. On the front panel display select Modules > Reciter1 (or 2) > View 2. Reciter1 (or 2) Address. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 87 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 5.2.7 Setting Up Authentication Connections to the base station can be authenticated by a remote
(i.e.centralized) service (Tools > Settings > Authentication). Two remote authentication protocols are supported: LDAP and RADIUS. NoticeOnly people experienced with the AAA architecture and authentication protocols should make changes on this page. Moving logins to a centralized server can provide enhanced security for a number of reasons, such as:
less work is required to manage password-controlled access to all base stations in a network; you no longer need to change the password in each base station individually previously used passwords may be excluded from re-use access can be denied after a set number of incorrect passwords is entered passwords can be set to expire on a certain date remote access to base stations can be globally enabled and disabled as required for technical staff during the commissioning process. Once the centralized server logins are set up, we recommend that only one local administrator login is left on the base station for emergency use
(e.g.when the connection to the server is lost). The password for this emergency login should be kept secret. 88 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.3 Working with the Web Interface This section provides an overview of the web interface. Refer to the Help for detailed instructions. When you connect to a base station, the browser displays a page like the following. Accordion menu Status bar Alarm status. Click System Status to go to the Alarms screen. Model and name of base station Type of system Mode (online or offline). Click Mode to go to the screen where you can change mode. Click your user name to change your password and user settings Click to disconnect The accordion menu on the left gives you access to the various pages. Click a top level item (such as Configure) to open up its menu. Click on a menu item to display its page, then click on the appropriate tab on that page to display the required information. Click the +icon (
) on a menu item to expand the menu tree and the icon (
) to collapse it again. Using a browser window size smaller than 1024x768 may cause some pages to display incorrectly. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 89 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 5.3.1 Monitoring Operation Using the monitoring pages, you can see how the base station is currently operating. For example, you can see the status of its RF interface (Monitor
> Interfaces > P25 RF). If the base station is part of a simulcast network, you can monitor the simulcast timing of the transmitter and the central voter (Monitor >
Synchronization). When connected to the central voter, the browser can monitor its timing. 90 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.3.2 Troubleshooting Alarms If the Alarm status on the status bar displays red, one or more alarms have been triggered, and the Alarms menu automatically expands to display the alarm(s). Click Help and navigate to the description of that alarm. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 91 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 5.3.3 Viewing Configuration Settings The base station has many configuration settings that personalize it for its particular role in the network. Some settings, such as those for alarm thresholds (Configure > Alarms > Thresholds), always apply. Others are channel-based so that they can be dynamically changed. To view these, you first need to know the channel on which the base station is operating. To see the channel number and profiles the base station is using, select Monitor > Interfaces > Analog RF > (or P25 RF). 92 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Channels can be edited from Configure > Base Station > Channels. Select a channel and click Edit to view details of the channel. Clicking directly on any text in a line will also open the edit screen. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 93 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Channel and signaling settings are grouped together in profiles. The RF monitoring page (see above) shows the channel profile and signaling profile the channel uses. To view the channel profile settings, select Configure > RF Interface > Channel Profiles and select the profile you wish to review or edit. Proceed in a similar way to view signaling profile and channel group settings. 94 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.3.4 Viewing the Base Station and Network Identity Each base station in a network has a unique base station and network identity. Select Identity > Identity and then Base Station or Network to view details such as name, receiver number, default channel and network addresses. Note that the Host name field has a maximum of 63 characters, and may use the characters az, 09, dot and hyphen. You cannot use spaces. The Link speed configuration option enables the Ethernet port speed auto-
negotiation to 10/100 MBits/s or to negotiate a maximum of 10 Mbits/s. Under high traffic conditions it is possible for traffic arriving at the reciter at the full rate (100 Mbits/s) within a small timing window to overflow internal buffers and therefore suffer packet loss. To minimize this cause of packet loss a setting of 10 Mbits/s is recommended. Enter here the four lines of information you want to appear on the home screen on the front panel display. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 95 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 Basic Tasks User SettingsClick on your user name in the top right corner of the page to change your password. Note that this information is stored in the base station, not in your browser. Taking the Base Station Offline You may need to take the base station offline in order to carry out diagnostic tests or to take it out of service if a fault develops. 1. Click Mode on the status bar (or Select Tools > Tools > Base Sta-
tion). 2. Under Control, select Offline. Click Offline to confirm the change. In the Status area, the Mode display changes first to Changing, and
). then to Offline (
Troubleshooting Alarms If the Alarm status on the status bar displays red, one or more alarms have been triggered, and the Alarms menu automatically expands to display the alarm(s). Click Help and navigate to the description of that alarm. 96 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.4.4 Working with Configuration Files At any time, you can save the current configuration settings as a file
(Tools>Files > Configuration > Backup configuration). This is stored in the base station, but we recommend that you download it and store it on your computer as an off-site backup. The base station identity and network identity are not saved as part of the configuration file. The following parameters are not restored on a base station when a configuration is restored:
Keypad enabled Trunking capability Trunking node priority Host name Default channel Operating mode Front panel test lines 1 through 4 IP address Subnet mask Gateway address Link speed You may want to develop a master configuration and upload it to all base stations in the network. The master configuration can contain all the different channel configurations and can be common to all base stations. The base station identity selects the default channel. Base stations are delivered with a default configuration which provides a safe set of values. We recommend that you download it and store it on your computer as a backup before changing and saving any configura-
tion settings. You can also generate a report containing all the base stations configuration settings (Tools > Files > Configuration > Configuration report), which can be saved as a text file. We recommend that you do this when the base station is commissioned. This report can be useful later if there is a problem with the base station. Comparing the original report with the later one may highlight changes in configuration that are causing a problem. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 97 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 5.4.5 Configuring Single Base Stations It is possible to operate the base station as a single base station (for example, trunked, non simulcast, or as a conventional single repeater). The following explains the special considerations when configuring single base stations. Although single base stations are not actually part of a channel group, their channel configurations (Configure > Base Station > Channels) must still Channel Group select a channel group (Configure > Channel Group > Channel Groups). Membership Once a channel group has been selected, the following parameters need to be configured. The selected channel group must be configured for single base station operation. Specify 127.0.0.1 as the channel group IP address. This is the Channel Group IP base stations localhost address and stops it from attempting to send voice Address packets to other base stations. Single base station operation should not require marshaling. Channel group and simulcast operation have no meaning for a single transceiver. Marshaling Interactions within the software, however, mean that control channel Duration operation and transmit tail operation both depend on the configured value. It is recommended to leave the marshaling duration at the value of 40ms for single base station operation. Single base stations need a control connection to their site controller. Asingle base station interfaces to the site controller in the same way as the Trunking Interface master base station in a trunked channel group. Select Configure >
Network Interfaces > Trunking to configure this. 5.4.6 Configuring Receive-Only Base Stations You can program a receiver with the same configuration as a reciter. This will keep the number of required configuration files to a minimum and, if possible, re-use existing configuration files. Transmit information for the receiver will be displayed in the web interface, but this can be ignored. Also, some polled SNMP parameters, such as TxNAC, will return the correct transmitter configuration data, but none of these parameters is used by the receiver. Configuring Base Stations in a Channel Group 5.4.7 You can configure the way the base station behaves in its channel group. Also, qualified network engineers can change DSCP assignments so that routers and switches provide a different quality of service to different types of IP packets. In trunked networks, many base stations are single and not Working with Base Stations from Your PC 98 Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 5.4.8 Major Minor Notification actually part of a channel group. However, they still must be assigned to a channel group configuration and some of its parameters must be set correctly. To disable channel group operation, open the channel group profile you want to disable and deselect that profile in the channel group table. Setting Up Custom Alarms Each of the base stations 12 digital inputs can be used to raise a custom alarm when the input goes high or low. The Custom Alarms form
(Configure > Alarms > Custom Alarms) allows you to assign a name to each custom alarm, and to configure whether the alarm is triggered when the digital input goes high or low. Custom alarms are reported via the web interface and SNMP traps. Custom alarms are used to provide an alarm when an external event activates a digital input. You can rename any of the available alarms to provide a more meaningful name, such as Door open. Take care when setting the severity of alarms, including custom alarms
(Configure > Alarms > Severity). Setting an alarms severity to Major will cause the node to take the base station out of service when the alarm is raised. See below for the severity of each alarm. An alarm of this severity causes the node to take a base station out of service. This alarm must be cleared at the base station before the channel will be used again. To avoid this, an alarms severity must be set to Minor or Notification. An alarm of this severity means the base station has a fault that will need addressing, but it remains capable of operating as part of the radio network. An alarm of this severity is not reported to the Node. Working with Base Stations from Your PC 99 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 5.4.9 Disabling the Front Panel Keypad You can disable the front panel keypad to prevent access to the base station via the front panel menus. Select Configure > Base Station > Miscellaneous and in the Front Panel area clear the Keypad enabled check box. NoticeIf you disable the front panel keypad, you cannot use it to find out the base stations IP address. Make sure that you store the IP address securely and do not lose it. 5.4.10 Preparing to Download Firmware New versions of base station firmware are remotely downloaded to base stations from a package server (web server application). You can set up a single computer to be the central package server for all the base stations on your network, using a web server of your choice. Tait also provides the Mongoose1 web server as part of the base station firmware package for use with a temporary package server, such as a laptop. The base station firmware package can be downloaded as a zip file from the Tait support website. If you click Cancel while downloading a firmware package, it takes approximately 20 seconds for the cancellation to take effect and for the base station to respond. This procedure describes using the Mongoose web server. The installation procedure copies files into a folder and adds items to the Windows Start menu (Start > Programs > Tait Applications > TB9400). From the Start menu you can then access the Help, licenses, manuals and release notes for each firmware package, and also start Mongoose. You do not have to install Mongoose to make it work, because it is a self-contained executable file. Once started, it will run in the back-
ground until stopped, or the computer is shut down. Mongoose must also run from the same folder as the firmware files. If you are downloading a base station package zip file:
1. Save the zip file to a suitable location on the hard drive of the pack-
age server computer. 2. Extract the zip file, then navigate to the root folder and double-click TB9400.msi to run the Windows installer. 1.Mongoose runs on Windows only. 100 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 Installing the Firmware Package TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Setting Up a Central Package Server Setting up a Temporary Package Server TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 NoticeTait recommends that the maximum length of the path to the location of the extracted files is 100 characters. Using a longer path may cause the files to be extracted incorrectly. It is beyond the scope of this manual to describe the exact procedure for setting up a central package server for any particular network. Tait expects that each customer will configure their own package server according to the requirements for their network. However, you do need to configure each base station with the IP address and port of the package server computer. Log in to the base station and select Configure > Base Station >
1. Miscellaneous. Under Package server, enter the IP address and port number of the 2. package server. 3. Download the firmware as described in the Help. NoticeThe base station has enough space for two firmware pack-
ages. Downloading another package will replace the inactive package. If you want to use a laptop as a temporary package server, you can temporarily override the package server IP address and port in each base station. 1. Run Mongoose on the package server (Start > Programs >
TaitApplications > TB9400 > Mongoose). 2. Windows Firewall may raise a Security Alert about allowing Mongoose to access your network or the internet. a.In Windows 7 allow access to private networks. b.In Windows XP click Unblock. 3. Log in to the base station and select Tools > Firmware > Download. 4. Under Package server, enter the IP address of the laptop. The default port number is 8080. 5. Download the firmware as described in the Help. 6. If you have trouble with any of the above procedures, please consider the following points:
The firmware download process uses the HTTP protocol. If you are using a laptop from outside the radio communications network, make sure that HTTP traffic can get through the firewall. If Mongoose fails to start, it may already be running, or another application may be using port 8080. If the error message Could not find index file appears when Working with Base Stations from Your PC 101 listing packages, Windows security may be silently blocking access for Mongoose. Turn off the laptops WiFi and temporarily disable its firewall, then try again. 5.4.11 Checking for Interference on a Receive Channel You can use the Signal Level page (Diagnose > RF Interface > Signal Level) to look for sources of interference across a range of receive frequencies. The chart on this page has two lines. One shows the current RSSI measurement for the selected frequency. The second shows a historical trace of peak RSSI readings on that frequency. 102 Working with Base Stations from Your PC Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 6 Maintenance The base station is designed to be very reliable and should require little maintenance. However, performing regular checks will prolong the life of the equipment and prevent problems from happening. It is beyond the scope of this manual to list every check that you should perform on your base station. The type and frequency of maintenance checks will depend on the location and type of your system. The checks and procedures listed below can be used as a starting point for your maintenance schedule. We suggest you monitor the following operational parameters using the web interface:
VSWR DC input voltage, especially on transmit any temperature alarms forward power external reference absent NTP unsynchronised 1PPS Simulcast Unsynchronized These basic checks will provide an overview of how well your base station is operating. We recommend that you calibrate the reciter after three months of operation, and then annually for H-band reciters, or every three years for B-band reciters. The calibration procedure is described in the Help
(Calibrate > Reciter > Internal reference), and requires a calibrated frequency generator. There are no special maintenance requirements for the PA. There are no special maintenance requirements for the PMU. However, we suggest that you periodically check that the screws on the DC input terminals are tightened to the recommended torque of 1820lbfin
(22.25Nm). They may work loose with thermal cycling. Also, if you are using battery back-up, you should check the batteries regularly in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Maintenance 103 Performance Checks Simulcast Reciter PA PMU TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Ventilation Cooling Fans The base station has been designed to have a front-to-back cooling airflow. We strongly recommend that you periodically check and maintain the ventilation requirements described in Equipment Ventilation on page49 to ensure a long life and trouble-free operation for your base station. Also check for a build-up of dust in and around the module heatsink fins, front panel air intakes, and fan ducts. The cooling fans have a long service life and have no special maintenance requirements. You can use the web interface to configure the base station to generate an alarm if any of the front panel cooling fans fails. Refer to the Help for more details. 104 Maintenance Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 7 Symptom Troubleshooting Check that all front and rear connectors and cables are in place, and that power switches are on. If problems persist, contact your regional Tait office. Possible Cause Action Alarm LED red and steady
(not flashing) The base station is in Offline mode Use the web interface to put the base station in Online mode Alarm LED flashing One or more faults are present Use the web interface to identify the faulty module Alarm LED flashing, display shows Please wait..., fans are running slowly Front panel has lost communication with reciter 1 Check cable connections. Check front panel D-
range connector is pressed in fully. Use the web interface to check reciter 1 (Monitor > Modules >
Inventory). Power LED on front panel is on, but keypad does not work Power LED flashing, fans are running, but display is blank Keypad is disabled Check that the keypad is enabled in the web interface (Configure > Base Station >
Miscellaneous) The base station is downloading firmware Use the web interface to monitor the progress of the firmware download No power or LEDs on front panel System control bus not connected to front panel Check cable connections Desired feature is not operating Tx stuck on The base station appears to make random transmissions PA has low power Pins bent on 15-pin D-range plug on front panel Feature license missing Feature license present but feature is not enabled Tx and Rx frequencies are the same Replace or repair D-range plug Check that you have the necessary feature licenses (refer to Licenses on page 20 and the Help) Use the web interface to enable the feature Reconfigure Tx and Rx with different frequencies CWID feature enabled No action: CWID transmissions are made according to configuration settings Channel is configured to low power PA may have suffered partial damage Use the web interface to check the power settings Replace module and send faulty module for servicing Troubleshooting 105 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 8 Replacing Modules CautionThe 100W PA and PMU weigh between 9.3lb (4.2kg) and 15.4lb (7kg) each. Take care when handling these modules to avoid per-
sonal injury. NoticeThe cooling fans are mounted on the front panel and will only operate when the panel is fitted correctly to the front of the subrack. To ensure adequate airflow through the base station, do not operate it for more than a few minutes with the front panel removed (e.g. for servicing purposes). Both the PMU and PA modules have built-in protection mechanisms to prevent damage from overheating. 106 Replacing Modules Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 8.1 Saving the Base Stations Configuration Before replacing a module in the base station, you should decide whether you need to save its configuration data. If you are unsure whether you have a record of the configuration, backup and save the configuration file before removing any modules. Once you have replaced the module, you will be able to restore the original configuration to the base station. If one or more of the modules is faulty, you may be unable to save the configuration. In this case, you will have to restore the configuration from a back-up file. Refer to the Help for more information. Replacing Modules 107 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 8.2 Preliminary Disassembly The reciter, PA and front panel are hot-pluggable and can be removed without powering down the whole base station. These modules can also be Hot-pluggable removed without disrupting the system control bus communications with Modules the other modules in the subrack. NoticeBefore removing a PA, first disconnect the DC input, transmit forward input and transmit reverse output, followed by the RF output. After refitting the PA, reconnect the RF output first, followed by the transmit forward input, transmit reverse output, and then the DC input. If you want to disconnect the power before working on the base station, follow these steps. Disconnecting the Power CautionBefore disconnecting the battery supply leads from the PMU, open the circuit breaker or disconnect the supply leads from the battery. Turn off the AC b and DC c switches at the rear of the PMU. 1. Also at the rear of the PMU disconnect the mains d and battery e 2. supply leads, and the auxiliary DC supply lead f (if fitted). b cd e f 108 Replacing Modules Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Remove the Front Panel 1. Using a Pozidriv PZ2 screwdriver, undo the fastener at each end of the front panel b with a quarter turn counterclockwise. c unlocked locked Cable Retaining Clips b 2. Place a finger in the recess c provided at each end of the front panel and pull the front panel away from the subrack. The cable retaining clips are used to hold cables in position at the top of the subrack so that they do not interfere with the mounting of the front panel, or interrupt the airflow through the base station. If you need to remove any front panel cables, simply pull the front of the cable retaining clip down and then slide it out from the subrack until it reaches the end of its travel. Replacing Modules 109 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 8.3 Removal Replacing a Reciter If you have not already done so, carry out the instructions in Pre-
1. liminary Disassembly on page108. At the rear of the reciter, unplug the RF input cable b, any system 2. cables c, and the external reference d and 1PPS e cables (if fitted). 3. At the front of the reciter, unplug the transmit reverse f and transmit forward g cables (if fitted), and move both cables to one side. Unplug both ends of the system control bus cable h and remove it. 4. Loosen the screw securing the retaining clamp i and rotate the clamp through 90 to clear the module. Slide the reciter out of the subrack, taking care not to damage any of 5. the cables. d f e b c h 1. Refitting 2. Replacing Modules 110 i g Slide the replacement reciter into the subrack and secure it with the retaining clamp. Reconnect all the front and rear panel cables previously disconnected. Ensure the front panel cables are positioned correctly, and retained where required by the cable retaining clips in the top of the subrack (refer to Appendix B Inter-Module Connections on page118). Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 3. 4. Tighten the nut on the SMA connector to a torque of 5lbfin
(0.6Nm). Carry out the instructions in Final Reassembly on page116. Replacing Modules 111 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 8.4 Removal Replacing a Power Amplifier NoticeBefore removing a PA, first disconnect the DC input, transmit forward input and transmit reverse output, followed by the RF output. After refitting the PA, reconnect the RF output first, followed by the transmit forward input, transmit reverse output, and then the DC input. If you have not already done so, carry out the instructions in Pre-
1. liminary Disassembly on page108. At the front of the PA, unplug the DC input b, transmit forward c 2. and transmit reverse d cables, and move the cables to one side. Unplug both ends of the system control bus cable e and remove it. At the rear of the PA, unplug the RF output cable. 3. 4. Loosen the screw securing the retaining clamp(s) f and rotate the clamp(s) through 90 to clear the module. Slide the PA out of the subrack, taking care not to damage any of the 5. cables. b e d c Refitting 1. 2. 3. 4. Replacing Modules 112 50W PA f f c d f 100W PA b e Slide the replacement PA into the subrack and secure it with the retaining clamp(s). At the rear of the PA, connect the RF output cable. At the front of the PA, connect the transmit forward and transmit reverse cables, followed by the DC input cable. Reconnect all the other front and rear panel cables previously disconnected. Ensure the front panel cables are positioned correctly, and retained where required by the cable retaining clips in the top of the subrack (refer to Appendix B Inter-Module Connections on page118). Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 8.5 Removal Refitting 5. Tighten the nut on the SMA connector to a torque of 5lbfin
(0.6Nm). Replacing a Power Management Unit Carry out the instructions in Final Reassembly on page116. 6. NoticeYou must disconnect the AC and DC power cables before removing the PMU from the subrack. If you have not already done so, carry out the instructions in Pre-
1. liminary Disassembly on page108. At the front of the PMU, unplug and remove the output power 2. cable b to the subrack interconnect board. Also unplug and remove the system control bus cable c. Unplug the output power cable to the PA d and move it to one side. 3. 4. Loosen the screws securing the retaining clamps e and rotate the clamps through 90 to clear the module. Slide the PMU out of the subrack, taking care not to damage any of 5. the cables. d b d 1. 2. e e e c
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(obscured) 50W base station 100W base station Slide the replacement PMU into the subrack and secure it with the retaining clamps. Reconnect all the front and rear panel cables previously disconnected. Connect the DC power cables on the rear panel as shown in Figure4.8 on page70. Tighten the screws to a torque of 1820lbfin (22.25Nm). Ensure the front panel cables are positioned correctly, and retained where required by the cable Replacing Modules 113 e TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 8.6 Removal retaining clips in the top of the subrack (refer to Appendix B Inter-Module Connections on page118). Replacing the Module Guide Rails Carry out the instructions in Final Reassembly on page116. 3. The module guide rails are held in place by four hooks that fit through the slots in the top and bottom of the subrack. There is also a locking tab which prevents the guide rails from working loose. NoticeSubracks produced from late 2008 onwards have wider slots than earlier subracks. Guide rails designed for these wider slots will not fit older subracks with narrow slots. 1. Bottom Guide Rails a.Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the front end of the guide rail and lift it slightly b. This will ensure the small locking tab is clear of the slot in the subrack. b.While holding the front end of the guide rail up, pull the guide rail towards the front of the subrack c and lift it clear of the slots. 2. Top Rails a.Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the rear end of the guide rail and lift it slightly d. This will ensure the small locking tab is clear of the slot in the subrack. b.While holding the rear end of the guide rail up, pull the guide rail towards the rear of the subrack e and lift it clear of the slots. bottom guide rail top guide rail c 1. Refitting Replacing Modules 114 e b Bottom Guide Rails a.With the locating hooks pointing towards the rear of the subrack, insert the hooks into the slots in the subrack. b.Push the guide rail towards the rear of the subrack until you hear the locking tab click into place. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual d 8.7 Removal Top Guide Rails 2. a.With the locating hooks pointing towards the front of the subrack, insert the hooks into the slots in the subrack. b.Push the guide rail towards the front of the subrack until you hear Replacing the Subrack Interconnect Board the locking tab click into place. If you have not already done so, carry out the instructions in Pre-
1. liminary Disassembly on page108. Disconnect any system control bus cables and DC power cables 2. from the subrack board. 3. Remove the three M3 nuts and spring washers b securing the right end of the board to the subrack. Remove the D-range cover c. 4. 5. Remove the two retaining clamps d securing the left end and centre of the board. 6. Remove the board. If previously removed, replace the insulator e. 1. Refitting 2. Refit the board and D-range cover, and secure with the M3 nuts and spring washers. Replace the two retaining clamps. Reconnect the system control bus cables and reciter DC cables as 3. shown in Appendix B Inter-Module Connections on page118). Replacing the subrack interconnect board Figure 8.1 d b x3 e c Replacing Modules 115 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 8.8 Final Reassembly NoticeYou must fit the correct type of front panel to your base sta-
tion. The different types of front panel and fan ducts are explained in Appendix C Identifying Front Panels on page122. 1. Before fitting the front panel, ensure that all cables are secured and positioned correctly so they are clear of the fan ducts (refer to Appendix B Inter-Module Connections on page118). Otherwise the panel may not fit properly, or you may damage the cables. Base stations manufactured after May 2015 no longer have an airflow separator. 2. Refit the Front Panel a.Ensure that the fasteners b are in the unlocked position. b.Fit the front panel onto the locating pegs on the subrack. c.Secure each fastener with a quarter turn clockwise. d. Push the self-aligning D-range connector c fully in. b unlocked locked 3. 116 Replacing Modules c Before powering up the base station, check that all power, RF and system cables are connected correctly and securely at the rear of the base station. NoticeWhen refitting modules, make sure they are fitted correctly into the subrack and all retaining clamps are securely tightened. The recommended torque for the retaining clamp screws is 17lbfin
(1.9Nm). As well as holding the modules in place, the retaining clamps push the modules hard against the rear rail of the subrack to ensure a good ground connection between the modules and the subrack. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Interface Pin Allocations System Interface Connector For the pin allocations for the system interface D-range connector, see Ethernet Connector Connecting General Purpose Inputs on page79. Description Pin PMU Auxiliary DC Output The pin allocations for the auxiliary DC output on the PMU are given in the following table. transmit data +
transmit data receive data +
not connected not connected not connected not connected receive data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 external view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin Description 1 2
+V output V output c b 2-pin connector - external view Appendix A Interface Pin Allocations 117 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Appendix B Inter-Module Connections Dual 50W Base Station The connections between modules at the front of a dual 50W base station are shown below. Dual 50W base station inter-module connections b c d e f g d e f g jd1) jhi hi PMU PA 2 reciter 2 PA 1 reciter 1 c not used f 28VDC input d system control bus g transmit reverse input j transmit forward input b 28VDC output for PA 1 i transmit forward output e transmit reverse output h system control bus and 28VDC input 1) 28VDC output to subrack interconnect board DC Supply 118 Appendix B Inter-Module Connections PA 1 is powered by a direct connection from the PMU. The other modules in the subrack are powered from the PMU via the subrack interconnect board. The DC supply to the reciters is via the system control bus ribbon cable. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Single 50W Base Station The connections between modules at the front of a single 50W base station are shown below. Single 50W base station inter-module connections b c d e f g d1) j hi PMU PA reciter b 28VDC output for PA c not used d system control bus e transmit reverse output f 28VDC input DC Supply g transmit reverse input i transmit forward output h system control bus and 28VDC input The PA is powered by a direct connection from the PMU. The reciter is powered from the PMU via the subrack interconnect board and system control bus ribbon cable. j transmit forward input 1) 28VDC output to subrack interconnect board Appendix B Inter-Module Connections 119 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 100W Base Station The connections between modules at the front of a 100W base station are shown below. 100W base station inter-module connections b c d i1) ij h g ef PMU PA reciter DC Supply b 28VDC output to subrack interconnect board g transmit forward input c not used d transmit reverse input e system control bus and 28VDC input f transmit forward output i system control bus h transmit reverse output The PA is powered by a direct connection from the PMU. The reciter is powered from the PMU via the subrack interconnect board and system control bus ribbon cable. 1) 28VDC output for PA j 28VDC input 120 Appendix B Inter-Module Connections Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Receive-only Base Station The connections between modules at the front of a receive-only base station are shown below. A receive-only base station can have up to four receivers with a PMU. Receive-only base station inter-module connections b c b 28VDC output to subrack interconnect board d system control bus and 28VDC input PMU DC Supply c not used d d d d e receiver 4 receiver 3 The receivers are powered from the PMU via the subrack interconnect board and system control bus ribbon cables. e system control bus receiver 1 receiver 2 Appendix B Inter-Module Connections 121 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Appendix C Identifying Front Panels You must fit the correct type of front panel to your base station. Each type of base station has a different combination of modules, and must use a front panel fitted with fan ducts that match those modules. Each module, or pair of modules, requires a specific type of fan duct to ensure the cooling air flow passes directly through the modules heatsinks. The illustration below shows the different front panels and identifies each fan duct by its part number (the xx in the part number indicates the version of the part). Identifying the different types of front panel 50W base station
(single and dual) fan 1 reciter 1 and 50W PA 1 duct: 304-10000-xx fan 2 reciter 2 and 50W PA 2 duct: 304-10001-xx fan 3 PMU duct: 302-05265-xx 100W base station fan 1 reciter duct: 302-05302-xx fan 2 100W PA duct: 302-05264-xx fan 3 PMU duct: 302-05265-xx Receive-only base station fan 1 receiver 1 and 2 duct: 302-05302-xx fan 2 receiver 3 and 4 duct: 302-05303-xx fan 3 PMU duct: 302-05265-xx 122 Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations, from base station battery protection mode call central voting channel group channel profile channel spacing configuration file conventional network CTCSS within this manual, related to the Tait network and the TB9400 base station. A radio receiver and transmitter that is located in a specific place (at a site) that enables a two-way radio to communicate with a dispatcher or over a larger range with other two-way radios. Specifically, Tait TB9400 equipment in a subrack. A PMU enters battery protection mode when it has AC power but its DC power is below the configured power shutdown voltage. In battery protection mode, the PMU will shut down to protect the battery if it loses AC power. A complete exchange of information between two or more parties. A call requires a receive signal path and a transmit signal path. In conventional systems, a call is an over, but in trunked systems, a call may be a conversation, made up of a number of overs. Voting that is centralized at one member of the channel group. A single logical channel consisting of a set of base stations. The members of a channel group operate on the same RF frequencies, are linked by an IP network and share a common multicast IP address. A named group of configuration settings that help to define the properties of a channel. Each channel in the channel table must have a channel profile assigned to it. The bandwidth that a channel nominally occupies. If a base station has a channel spacing of 12.5 kHz, there must be a separation of at least 12.5 kHz between its operating frequencies and those of any other equipment. Consists of all the configuration settings needed for a base station, stored as a file. Systems that do not have centralized management of channel access. System operation is entirely controlled by system end users. CTCSS (continuous tone controlled squelch system), also known as PL
(private line), is a type of signaling that uses subaudible tones to segregate groups of users. 123 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 CWID dispatcher downlink duplex duty cycle EIA EMC ETSI FCC feature license key flash FM frequency band front panel 124 Continuous Wave Identification is a method of automatically identifying the base station using a Morse code. Continuous wave means transmission of a signal with a single frequency that is either on or off, as opposed to a modulated carrier. A person who gives official instructions by radio to one or more SU users. The transmission path from fixed equipment to SUs. Providing transmission and reception in both directions simultaneously. Used in relation to the PA, it is the proportion of time (expressed as a percentage) during which the PA is transmitting. Electronic Industries Alliance. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and responsible for developing telecommunications and electronics standards in the USA. Electromagnetic Compatibility. The ability of equipment to operate in its electromagnetic environment without creating interference with other devices. European Telecommunications Standards Institute. The non-profit organization responsible for producing European telecommunications standards. Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is an independent United States government agency that regulates interstate and international radio communications. The unique set of digits belonging to a license which is programmed into the base station to enable a feature set. Electrically block-erasable and programmable read-only memory. Frequency Modulation. Often used as an adjective to denote analog radio transmission. The range of frequencies that the equipment is capable of operating on. The cover over the front of the base station containing the indicator LEDs, four-line LCD display, user controls and cooling fans. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual host name I2C IP isolator LAN LED license logical channel LSM marshaling duration master multicast group multicast IP address TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 The unique name by which a network element is known on the network. A bi-directional two-wire serial bus which is used to connect integrated circuits (ICs). I2C is a multi-master bus, which means that multiple chips can be connected to the same bus, and each one can act as a master by initiating a data transfer. Used in the TB9400 for communications between reciter1 and the PMU. Internet Protocol is a protocol for sending data packets between hosts. A passive two-port device which transmits power in one direction, and absorbs power in the other direction. It is used in a PA to prevent damage to the RF circuitry from high reverse power. Local Area Network. A computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area, such as a single building or group of buildings. Light Emitting Diode. Also the screen representation of a physical LED. Some operational functions of the base station are controlled by licenses. Purchasing a license from Tait allows you to enable the feature set which includes the required functionality. One of the two timeslots provided in each TB9400 radio frequency. Each timeslot can function as a separate logical channel, independent of the other timeslot. One radio frequency can therefore carry two separate voice or data streams, one in each timeslot. Linear Simulcast Modulation is a proprietary modulation scheme designed to give optimal performance in simulcast systems, compared to that obtainable using C4FM. The length of time that the voice stream needs to travel from the central voter to the furthest channel group member. The fixed marshaling duration parameter includes the time needed to fill the transmit buffer to the required level. The channel group master is the member with the control connection to the trunking site controller. The group of hosts associated with a specific IP multicast address. An IP address that refers to a group of hosts rather than a single host. These hosts will all accept packets with this IP address. 125 NAC NAT network element NTP Offline mode Online mode over PA PMU PTT QoS reciter 126 Network Access Code. The 12 most significant bits of the network identifier information that precedes every packet sent on the CAI. The NAC identifies which network the data belongs to, allowing base stations and mobiles to ignore packets belonging to interfering networks. Network Address Translation allows the use of a single IP address for a whole network of computers. A NAT sits between the public Internet and the network it serves, and works by rewriting IP addresses and port numbers in IP headers on the fly so the packets all appear to be coming from (or going to) the single public IP address of the NAT device instead of the actual source or destination. Any device that is network-connected. A Tait digital network consists of a number of network elements. The TB9400 base station is a network element designed and manufactured by Tait. Network Time Protocol is a protocol and software implementation for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems across a network. An NTP server obtains the correct time from a time source and sets the local time in each connected computer. A mode of operation in which active service is suspended so that special operations can be carried out, such as programming in a new configuration or carrying out invasive diagnostic tests. The normal operating mode of the base station. A single transmission, which begins when a user presses PTT and ends when the user stops pressing. The Power Amplifier is a base station module that boosts the exciter output to the required transmit level. The Power Management Unit is a module in the base station that provides power to the subrack and monitors power conditions. Push To Talk. The button on an SU that keys the transmitter. Quality Of Service. A router feature that gives real-time data such as voice calls priority over other data. A module of a base station that provides both receiver and exciter functionality. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual router RS-232 RS-485 RSSI RTP Rx simplex simulcast site skew SNMP system control bus TaitNet TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 A router is an internetwork packet switch that switches data packets from an input interface to an output interface. The interfaces can be of different types. A protocol for serial communications between a DTE (data terminal equipment) and a DCE (data communications equipment) device. An updated version of the RS-232 protocol for serial communications between multiple devices. Received Signal Strength Indicator is a level that indicates the strength of the received signal. Real Time Protocol is an Internet protocol that supports the real-time transmission of voice and data. Receiver. Able to provide transmission and reception in only one direction at a time. The simultaneous broadcast by more than one transmitter of the same signal on the same frequency. 1. The base station equipment at a particular location. This includes power supplies, transmitters, receivers, network interfaces and controllers. 2. The location of that equipment. A measure used in centrally voted channel groups. If a voice stream arrives at the central voter 20ms later than the first voice stream from the same SU, it is said to have a skew of 20ms. Simple Network Management Protocol. A protocol used (for example) by the trunking site controller to monitor the status of the channel group and its members. Provides the following physical paths in a TB9400 base station:
I2C and RS-485 communications between the modules in the subrack fan power from the PMU power connections for the reciter and front panel. Brand name for a PMR network designed and manufactured by Tait Limited. 127 TCP TDMA TIA toggle tone Tx uplink UTC voice stream VoIP voting VPN VSWR 128 Transmission Control Protocol. A complex protocol on top of IP for sending reliable streams of data with flow control. Time Division Multiple Access. TDMA divides a single RF channel into multiple time slots (logical channels), with each time slot being transmitted in rapid succession, one after the other. A time slot can be occupied by a single voice or data stream. Telecommunications Industry Association Describes the switching between two states. If something is on, toggling it turns it off. If it is off, toggling it turns it on. A sound wave of a particular frequency. Transmitter. The transmission path from SUs to fixed equipment. Coordinated Universal Time (word order from French). An international time standard that has replaced Greenwich Mean Time. A digitized voice signal that passes through the main switch. Voice over IP. The name for the technology that puts speech signals in packets and then routes them over an IP backbone network. The systematic sampling of a group of channels for the channel with the best signal quality. Voting provides wide-area coverage and ensures that as the user moves throughout the coverage area the strongest channel is always available for a call. Virtual Private Network. A private communications network used to communicate confidentially over a non-private network. Voltage Standing Wave Ratio is the ratio of the maximum peak voltage anywhere on the transmission line to the minimum value anywhere on the transmission line. A perfectly matched line has a VSWR of 1:1. A high ratio indicates that the antenna subsystem is poorly matched. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Software License Agreement This Software License Agreement ("Agree-
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fer of the Software to another device must be dis-
continued when the original Designated Product is returned to operation and the Software must be removed from the other device. 4.4. Licensee will maintain, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of two years thereafter, accurate records relating to this license grant to verify compliance with this Agreement. Tait, or a third party nominated by Tait, may inspect Licensees premises, books and records, upon reasonable prior notice to Licensee, during Licensees normal business hours and subject to Licensee's facility and secu-
rity regulations. Tait is responsible for the pay-
ment of all expenses and costs of the inspection, provided that Licensee shall indemnify Tait for all costs (including audit costs and legal costs on a solicitor client basis) if Licensee has breached the terms of this Agreement. Any information obtained by Tait during the course of the inspec-
tion will be kept in strict confidence by Tait and used solely for the purpose of verifying Licensee's compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Tait, its licensors, and its suppliers retain all of their Intellectual Property Rights in and to the Software and Documentation, in any form. No rights are granted to Licensee under this Agree-
ment by implication, estoppel or otherwise, except for those rights which are expressly granted to Licensee in this Agreement. All Intel-
lectual Property developed, originated, or pre-
pared by Tait in connection with providing the Software, Designated Products, Documentation, or related services, remains vested exclusively in Tait, and Licensee will not have any shared development or other Intellectual Property Rights. 6.1. The commencement date and the term of the Software warranty will be a period of one (1) year from Tait shipment of the Software. If Licensee is not in breach of any obligations under this Agreement, Tait warrants that the unmodi-
fied Software, when used properly and in accor-
dance with the Documentation and this Agree-
ment, will be free from a reproducible defect that eliminates the functionality or successful opera-
tion of a feature critical to the primary function-
ality or successful operation of the Software. Whether a defect has occurred will be deter-
mined solely by Tait. Tait does not warrant that Licensees use of the Software or the Designated Products will be uninterrupted, error-free, com-
pletely free of Security Vulnerabilities, or that the Software or the Designated Products will meet Licensees particular requirements. Tait makes Tait Limited November 2017 Section 6 LIMITED WARRANTY;
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Section 5 OWNERSHIP AND TITLE TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual no representations or warranties with respect to any third-party software included in the Soft-
ware. 6.2 Tait sole obligation to Licensee, and Licensees exclusive remedy under this warranty, is to use reasonable efforts to remedy any mate-
rial Software defect covered by this warranty. These efforts will involve either replacing the media or attempting to correct significant, demonstrable program or documentation errors or Security Vulnerabilities. If Tait cannot correct the defect within a reasonable time, then at Tait option, Tait will replace the defective Software with functionally equivalent Software, license to Licensee substitute Software which will accom-
plish the same objective, or terminate the license and refund Licensees paid license fee. If Tait investigation of the perceived defect reveals that no such defect in fact exists, Tait may recover its costs in respect of such investigation from Licensee. 6.3. Tait disclaims any and all other warranties relating to the Software or Documentation other than the express warranties set forth in this Sec-
tion 6. Warranties in Section 6 are in lieu of all other warranties whether express or implied, oral or written, and including without limitation any and all implied warranties of condition, title, non-infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose or use by Licensee (whether Tait knows, has reason to know, has been advised of, or is otherwise aware of any such purpose or use), whether arising by law, by reason of custom or usage of trade, or by course of dealing. In addi-
tion, Tait disclaims any warranty to any person other than Licensee with respect to the Software or Documentation. 7.1. Licensee will not transfer the Software or Documentation to any third party without spe-
cific prior written consent from Tait. Tait may withhold such consent or at its own discretion make the consent conditional upon the transferee paying applicable license fees and agreeing to be bound by this Agreement. 7.2. In the case of a value-added reseller or dis-
tributor of Tait Designated Products, the consent referred to in Section 7.1 may be contained in a Tait Reseller or Tait Distributor Agreement. 7.3. If the Designated Products are Tait vehicle-
mounted mobile products or hand-carried porta-
ble radio products and Licensee transfers owner-
ship of the Tait mobile or portable radio products to a third party, Licensee may assign its right to use the Software which is embedded in or fur-
nished for use with the radio products and the related Documentation; provided that Licensee transfers all copies of the Software and Docu-
mentation to the transferee. 7.4. For the avoidance of any doubt, Section 7.3 excludes TaitNet Infrastructure, or the products listed at any time under network products at:
http://www.taitradio.com. 7.5. If Licensee, as a contractor or subcontractor
(integrator), is purchasing Tait Designated Prod-
ucts and licensing Software not for its own inter-
nal use but for end use only by a Customer, the Section 7 TRANSFERS TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017 Section 8 TERM AND TERMINATION Licensee may transfer such Software, but only if a) Licensee transfers all copies of such Software and the related Documentation to the transferee and b) Licensee has first obtained from its Cus-
tomer (and, if Licensee is acting as a subcontrac-
tor, from the interim transferee(s) and from the ultimate end user sub license) an enforceable sublicense agreement that prohibits any other transfer and that contains restrictions substan-
tially identical to the terms set forth in this Soft-
ware License Agreement. Except as stated in the foregoing, Licensee and any transferee(s) autho-
rised by this Section may not otherwise transfer or make available any Tait Software to any third party nor permit any party to do so. Licensee will, on request, make available evidence reason-
ably satisfactory to Tait demonstrating compli-
ance with all the foregoing. 8.1. Licensees right to use the Software and Documentation will commence when the Desig-
nated Products are supplied by Tait to Licensee and will continue for the life of the Designated Products with which or for which the Software and Documentation are supplied, unless Licensee breaches this Agreement, in which case this Agreement and Licensee's right to use the Software and Documentation may be terminated immediately upon notice by Tait. 8.2. Within thirty (30) days after termination of this Agreement, Licensee must certify in writing to Tait that all copies of the Software have been removed or deleted from the Designated Prod-
ucts and that all copies of the Software and Doc-
umentation have been returned to Tait or destroyed by Licensee and are no longer in use by Licensee. 8.3. Licensee acknowledges that Tait made a considerable investment of resources in the development, marketing, and distribution of the Software and Documentation and that Licensee's breach of this Agreement will result in irrepara-
ble harm to Tait for which monetary damages would be inadequate. If Licensee breaches this Agreement, Tait may terminate this Agreement and be entitled to all available remedies at law or in equity including immediate injunctive relief and repossession of all non-embedded Software and associated Documentation. Licensee shall pay all Tait costs (on an indemnity basis) for the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement. Licensee acknowledges that the Software and Documentation contain proprietary and Confi-
dential Information valuable to Tait and are Tait trade secrets, and Licensee agrees to respect the confidentiality of the information contained in the Software and Documentation. 10.1. In no circumstances shall Tait be under any liability to Licensee, or any other person whatso-
ever, whether in Tort (including negligence), Contract (except as expressly provided in this Agreement), Equity, under any Statute, or other-
wise at law for any losses or damages whether general, special, exemplary, punitive, direct, 131 Section 10 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Section 9 CONFIDENTIALITY Section 11 GENERAL indirect, or consequential arising out of or in con-
nection with any use or inability of using the Software. 10.2. Licensees sole remedy against Tait will be limited to breach of contract and Tait sole and total liability for any such claim shall be limited at the option of Tait to the repair or replacement of the Software or the refund of the purchase price of the Software. 11.1. COPYRIGHT NOTICES. The existence of a copyright notice on the Software will not be construed as an admission or presumption of publication of the Software or public disclosure of any trade secrets associated with the Software. 11.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Licensee acknowledges that the Software may be subject to the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction covering the supply of the Designated Products and will comply with all applicable laws and reg-
ulations, including export laws and regulations, of that country. 11.3. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACT-
ING. Tait may assign its rights or subcontract its obligations under this Agreement, or encumber or sell its rights in any Software, without prior notice to, or consent of, Licensee. 11.4. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be subject to and construed in accordance with New Zealand law and disputes between the par-
ties concerning the provisions hereof shall be determined by the New Zealand Courts of Law. Provided however Tait may at its election bring proceedings for breach of the terms hereof or for the enforcement of any judgment in relation to a breach of the terms hereof in any jurisdiction Tait considers fit for the purpose of ensuring compli-
ance with the terms hereof or obtaining relief for breach of the terms hereof. 11.5. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of Tait and Licensee. No third party has the right to make any claim or assert any right under this Agreement, and no third party is deemed a bene-
ficiary of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any licensor or supplier of third-party software included in the Software will be a direct and intended third-party beneficiary of this Agreement. 11.6. SURVIVAL. Sections 4, 5, 6.3, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 survive the termination of this Agree-
ment. 11.7. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In the event of inconsistencies between this Agreement and any other Agreement between the parties, the parties agree that, with respect to the specific subject matter of this Agreement, this Agreement prevails. 11.8. SECURITY. Tait uses reasonable means in the design and writing of its own Software and the acquisition of third-party Software in order to limit Security Vulnerabilities. While no software can be guaranteed to be free from Security Vul-
nerabilities, if a Security Vulnerability is discov-
ered, Tait will take the steps specified in Section 6 of this Agreement. 11.9. EXPORT. Licensee will not transfer, 132 directly or indirectly, any Designated Product, Documentation or Software furnished hereunder or the direct product of such Documentation or Software to any country for which New Zealand or any other applicable country requires an export license or other governmental approval without first obtaining such license or approval. 11.10. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any part or parts of this Agreement shall be held ille-
gal or null and void by any court or administra-
tive body of competent jurisdiction, such deter-
mination shall not affect the remaining terms which shall remain in full force and effect as if such part or parts held to be illegal or void had not been included in this Agreement. Tait may replace the invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable provision that achieves the original intent and economic effect of this Agreement. 11.11. CONSUMER GUARANTEES. Licensee acknowledges that the licenses supplied in terms of this agreement are supplied to Licensee in business, and that the guarantees and other provi-
sions of prevailing consumer protection legisla-
tion shall not apply. 11.12. WHOLE AGREEMENT. Licensee acknowledges that it has read this Agreement, understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions. Licensee also agrees that, subject only to the express terms of any other agreement between Tait and Licensee to the contrary, this is the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between it and Tait in relation to the Software. This Agreement supersedes any pro-
posal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communications between Licensee and Tait relating to the Software and the Designated Products. Tait Limited November 2017 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity Franais fr Dansk da Undertegnede Tait Limited erklrer herved, at Par la prsente, Tait Limited dclare que les appareils flgende udstyr TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B sont conformes overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Se endvidere: www.taitradio.com/eudoc Voir aussi: www.taitradio.com/eudoc Deutsch Italiano de it Con la presente Tait Limited dichiara che questo Hiermit erklrt Tait Limited die bereinstimmung des Gertes TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B conforme ai TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B mit den requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. 1999/5/CE. Siehe auch: www.taitradio.com/eudoc Vedi anche: www.taitradio.com/eudoc el nl Nederlands Tait Limited TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, Hierbij verklaart Tait Limited dat het toestel TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B in
overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de
andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/. 1999/5/ EG.
: www.taitradio.com/eudoc Zie ook: www.taitradio.com/eudoc en English pt Portugus Tait Limited declares that this TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A &
Tait Limited declara que este TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCH2B complies with the essential requirements TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A &
and other relevant provisions of Directive1999/5/
TBCH2B est conforme com os requisitos essenciais EC. See also: www.taitradio.com/eudoc e outras provises da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Veja tambm: www.taitradio.com/eudoc es Espaol sv Svensk Hrmed intygar Tait Limited att denna TBCB1A, Por medio de la presente Tait Limited declara que el TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B str I verensstmmelse med TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B cumple con los de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG. disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva Se ven: www.taitradio.com/eudoc 1999/5/CE. Vea tambin: www.taitradio.com/eudoc fi Suomi Tait Limited vakuuttaa tten ett TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Katso: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
133 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Tait Limited November 2017
| frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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| 1 | 2018-06-07 | JBP - Part 15 Class B Computing Device Peripheral | Original Equipment |
| app s | Applicant Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Effective |
2018-06-07
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| 1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Tait International Limited
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| 1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0003768611
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| 1 | Physical Address |
245 Wooldridge Road
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| 1 |
1645
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| 1 |
Christchurch, N/A 8051
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| 1 |
New Zealand
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| app s | TCB Information | |||||
| 1 | TCB Application Email Address |
d******@elitetest.com
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| 1 | TCB Scope |
A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices
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| app s | FCC ID | |||||
| 1 | Grantee Code |
CAS
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| 1 | Equipment Product Code |
TBCHHX
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| app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
| 1 | Name |
B****** E****
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| 1 | Title |
Standards and Regulatory Manager
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
64 3 ********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
n********
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| 1 |
b******@taitradio.com
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| app s | Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
| 1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
| 1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
| if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
| app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
| 1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Equipment Class | JBP - Part 15 Class B Computing Device Peripheral | ||||
| 1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Base Station Receiver with Ethernet Port | ||||
| 1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
| 1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
| 1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
| app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
| 1 | Firm Name |
EMC Technologies Pty. Ltd.
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| 1 | Name |
T**** N******
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
61296********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
61298********
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| 1 |
t******@emctech.com.au
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| 1 | 1 | 15B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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