TB7100 base station Installation Guide MBB-00003-01 Issue 1 May 2005 Contents 1 Installation . 3 1.1 Personal Safety . 3 1.2 Equipment Safety . 3 1.3 Regulatory Information . 5 1.4 Environmental Conditions . 6 1.5 Grounding and Lightning Protection. 6 1.6 Recommended Tools . 7 1.7 Ventilation. 7 1.8 Installing the Base Station . 10 2 Connection. 13 2.1 Overview of Inputs and Outputs. 13 2.2 Power Supply Connections. 13 2.3 RF Connections. 14 2.4 Base Station Connections . 15 Associated Documentation MBB-00001-xx TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual. MBB-00002-xx TB7100 Specifications Manual. All available TB7100 product documentation is provided on the Product CD supplied with the base station. Updates may also be published on the Tait support website. Consult your nearest Tait Dealer or Customer Service Organisation for more information Tuning and Configuration If your TB7100 base station has not been tuned to your requirements at the factory, you will need to tune the base station before operating it. To do this you will need to use the Calibration Application software included on the Product CD, plus the TBA0ST1 calibration test unit including the TB7100 adapter board. The TB7100 base station has been programmed with a default software configuration and default passwords at the factory. You will need to use the Program Application software to configure your base station to suit the requirements of your radio system. Refer to the Calibration Application and Program Application documentation for full details on these procedures. If a duplexer has been ordered, it will be tuned at the factory. 2 TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 1 Installation This chapter describes how to install the TB7100 base station in a standard 19 inch rack or cabinet. It also provides some general information on safety precautions and site requirements. We recommend that you read the entire chapter before beginning the installation. 1.1 Personal Safety 1.1.1 Explosive Environments Warning!! Do not operate TB7100 base station equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Operating the equipment in these environments is a definite safety hazard. 1.1.2 Proximity to RF Transmissions Do not operate the transmitter when someone is standing within 90cm (3ft) of the antenna. Do not operate the transmitter unless you have checked that all RF connectors are secure. 1.1.3 High Temperatures Take care when handling a TB7100 base station which has been operating recently. Under extreme operating conditions (+60C [+140F] ambient air temperature) or high duty cycles the external surfaces of the TB7100 base station can reach temperatures of up to +80C (+176F). 1.2 Equipment Safety 1.2.1 ESD Precautions Important This equipment contains devices which are susceptible to damage from static charges. You must handle these devices carefully and according to the procedures described in the manufacturers data books. TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 Installation 3 We recommend you purchase an antistatic bench kit from a reputable manufacturer and install and test it according to the manufacturers instructions. Figure 1.1 shows a typical antistatic bench set-up. You can obtain further information on antistatic precautions and the dangers of electrostatic discharge (ESD) from standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999 or BS EN 100015-4 1994. Figure 1.1 Typical antistatic bench set-up conductive wrist strap dissipative rubber bench mat common point ground
(building ground or mains ground via 1M ohm series resistor) 1.2.2 Antenna Load The TB7100 base station has been designed to operate safely under a wide range of antenna loading conditions. However, damage will occur if the load is removed while the base station is transmitting. Transmitting into a low VSWR will maximise the power delivered to the antenna. 1.2.3 Equipment Grounding To ensure safe operation the TB7100 base station must be correctly grounded as described in these installation instructions. 1.2.4 Installation and Servicing Personnel The TB7100 base station should be installed and serviced only by qualified personnel. 4 Installation TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 1.3 Regulatory Information 1.3.1 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. 1.3.2 FCC Compliance1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. 1.3.3 Unauthorised Modifications Any modifications you make to this equipment which are not authorised by Tait Electronics Ltd. may invalidate your compliance authoritys approval to operate the equipment. 1.3.4 Health, Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility in Europe In the European Community, radio and telecommunications equipment is regulated by Directive 1999/5/EC, also known as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive. The requirements of this directive include protection of health and safety of users, as well as electromagnetic compatibility. Intended Purpose of Product This product is an FM radio transceiver. Its intended purpose is for radio communication in Private Mobile Radio (PMR) services or Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR) services. Important This product can be programmed for frequencies or emis-
sions that may make its use illegal. A license must be obtained before this product is used. All license require-
ments must be observed. Limitations may apply to trans-
mitter power, operating frequency, channel spacing, and emission. Declaration of Conformity Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 18. You can download the formal Declaration of Conformity from http://eudocs.taitworld.com/. You can also obtain a signed and dated paper copy of the Declaration of Conformity from Tait Europe Ltd. 1. Refer to the TB7100 Specifications Manual for more information on the compliance standards to which the TB7100 base station has been tested and approved. TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 Installation 5 1.4 Environmental Conditions 1.4.1 Operating Temperature Range The operating temperature range of the TB7100 base station is 30C to
+60C (22F to +140F) ambient temperature. Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature of the air at the intake to the cooling fans. 1.4.2 Humidity The humidity should not exceed 95% relative humidity through the specified operating temperature range. 1.4.3 Dust and Dirt For uncontrolled environments, the level of airborne particulates must not exceed 100g/m3. 1.5 Grounding and Lightning Protection 1.5.1 Electrical Ground The TB7100 base station modules are grounded by physical contact between the module mounting points and the chassis. To ensure a good ground connection you must tighten each module securely (refer the Installation and Operation Manual chapter Replacing Modules for the correct torque). A threaded grounding connector is provided on the rear of the tray for connection to the site ground point (refer to the Installation and Operation Manual chapter Connection for more details). 1.5.2 Lightning Ground 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 the scope of this manual to provide comprehensive information on this subject, we recommend that you conform to your country's standards organisation or regulatory body. 6 Installation TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 1.6 Recommended Tools It is beyond the scope of this manual to list every tool that an installation technician should carry. However, the following tools are specifically required for installing the TB7100 base station:
Phillips #2 tip screwdriver used to connect a DC power supply to the DC input terminals of the TB7100. Pozidriv PZ3 screwdriver for the M6 screws used to secure the tray to the cabinet in Tait factory-assembled systems Torx T10 screwdriver for the M3 pan head screws with captured shake-
proof washer and flat washer used to secure the modules in the TB7100. Torx T10 screwdriver for the M3 countersunk screws used to secure the cover and the heatsink channels to the chassis of the TB7100 tray. Pozidriv PZ1 screwdriver for the M3 pan head self tapping screws used to secure the fans to the fan mounting frame. You can also obtain the TBA0ST2 tool kit from your nearest Tait Dealer or Customer Service Organisation. It contains the basic tools needed to install, tune and service the TB7100 base station. 1.7 Ventilation Always ensure there is adequate ventilation around the TB7100 base station. Do not operate at high duty cycles in a sealed cabinet. You must keep the ambient temperature within the specified range, and we strongly recommend you ensure that the cooling airflow is not restricted. Important The cooling fans are mounted behind the front panel. To ensure adequate airflow through the base station, do not operate it for more than a few minutes with the fans discon-
nected (e.g. for servicing purposes). 1.7.1 Cabinet and Rack Ventilation Refer to Figure 1.2 on page 9. Adequate cooling airflow is critical to the performance of the TB7100 base station. The cooling airflow for the TB7100 base station enters through the front panel and exits at the rear of the tray. For optimum thermal performance, the heated air that has passed through a base station must not be allowed to re-enter the air intakes on the front panel. Each TB7100 Base station requires an unobstructed airflow of 18m3/hr. (11 cfm). TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 Installation 7 To allow enough cooling airflow through a cabinet mounted base station we recommend the following:
a distance of 5cm minimum clearance to any obstruction to the front of the tray. an open area of at least 50 cm2 (8 in2) per tray of ventilation slots or louvres in front of the air intakes for the fans for each tray; for example ten 6x85mm (0.25x3.3in) slots will allow the recommended airflow. a distance of 10cm minimum clearance to any obstruction to the rear of the tray. an open area of at least 50 cm2 (8 in2) per tray of ventilation slots or louvres in the top of the cabinet, or to the rear of each tray. a 2U gap at the top of the cabinet Note The ventilation opening must be unrestricted. If the slots or holes are covered with a filter, mesh or grille, the open area must be increased to allow the same airflow as an unrestricted opening. The maximum ambient temperature entering the cabinet must not exceed the maximum temperature specified for the base station. If the TB7100 base station is installed in a rack or cabinet with other equipment with different ventilation requirements, we recommend that the TB7100 be positioned below this equipment. Auxiliary Extractor Fans If multiple base stations are fitted in a cabinet, auxiliary extractor fans may be required to ensure adequate cooling. If fitted they should be capable of extracting 18m3/hr. (11 cfm) per base station in the cabinet. If you have any other configuration, the performance of your system will depend on how closely you comply with the TB7100 base station airflow requirements described above. 8 Installation TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 Figure 1.2 Typical cabinet ventilation requirements 20cm
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and HCFC-free and may be burnt in a suitable waste-to-energy combustion facility, or compacted in landfill. 1.8.2 Mounting the base station 1. 2. 3. Fit the base station into the cabinet or rack and secure it firmly with an M6 (or 0.25in if you are using imperial fittings) screw, flat and spring washer in each of the four main mounting holes b, as shown in Figure 1.3 on page 11. The TB7100 base station can be wall mounted by rotating the front mounting brackets and fitting the optional rear brackets (TBBA03-
01). When the TB7100 base station is wall mounted ensure the airflow is from bottom to top (front panel mounted down) or side to side. For transport or in installations subject to vibration the TB7100 should be supported at the rear using a transit bracket. (recommended part 302-05282-00 - TB7100 Transit Bracket) 10 Installation TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 Figure 1.3 Base station mounting points b b main mounting holes - front c TB7100 base station d DC connector - rear 1.8.3 Cabling rear view c d e f e ground point f rack frame General We recommend that you try to route all cables to and from the TB7100 base station along the side of the cabinet so the cooling airflow is not restricted. DC Power Cabling DC power cables should be well supported so that the terminals on the base station and on the ends of the cables do not have to support the full weight of the cables. The Figure 1.4 on page 12 shows two recommended methods of securing these cables to prevent straining either set of terminals. TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 Installation 11 Figure 1.4 DC power cabling secure the cables to the cabinet to support their weight 1.8.4 Power Supply Options General The TB7100 base station can be powered by the stations own DC supply or by a T809-10-70Cx AC power supply. 1.8.5 Accessories General The TB7100 base station can use the following accessories:
T809-10-70Cx PSU Internal Duplexer Wall Mount Bracket TMAA02-01 fist microphone TMAA10-01 desk microphone 12 Installation TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 2 Connection This chapter provides information on all the inputs and outputs on the TB7100 base station. 2.1 Overview of Inputs and Outputs This section identifies the main input and output connections for the TB7100 base station. The figure below identifies the connections at the front and rear of the base station. Refer to the following sections in this chapter for more details on these connections. Figure 2.1 TB7100 base station inputs and outputs b Front h c d e Rear f g b Programming/Microphone socket (PROG/MIC) f Receiver Antenna (Rx) c Serial Interface (IOIOI) g Transmitter Antenna (Tx/ANT) This is transmit and receive if a duplexer is fitted d System Interface (SYSTEM) h ground point e 13.8VDC Input 2.2 Power Supply Connections DC Power The TB7100 base station is designed to accept a nominal 13.8VDC, with negative ground. TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 Connection 13 You must connect the DC supply from the battery to the base station via a readily accessible disconnect device such as a fuse or DC-rated circuit breaker with the appropriate rating, as shown in the table below. The DC input leads should be of a suitable gauge to ensure less than 0.2V drop at maximum load over the required length of lead. Nominal Supply Voltage Input Voltage Range Circuit Breaker/
Fuse Rating Recommended Wire Gaugea 13.8VDC 10VDC to 16VDC 20A 8AWG / 8.35mm2 a. For a length of 1.5m to 2m (5ft to 6.5ft) (typical). Terminate the DC input leads with a suitable crimp connector for attaching to the rear panel DC input M4 screws. Figure 2.2 Recommended DC power connection Circuit Breaker or Fuse TB7100 base station Battery 2.3 RF Connections RF Input and Output The RF input to the TB7100 base station is via the N-type connector on the rear panel of the base station. The RF output is via the N-type connector on the rear panel of the base station. We recommend that you use dual-screened coaxial cable such as RG214 for the N-type connections. When the base station is used in simplex mode using a single antenna with a coaxial changeover relay, the isolation of this relay must be 40dB. 14 Connection TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 2.4 Base Station Connections 2.4.1 Rear Panel The rear panel has the serial interface, the system interface, the DC input and the RF in and out connectors. Each of these is described in this section. System Interface The system interface connector provides the following:
transformer isolated 600 balanced audio I/O opto-isolated keying opto-isolated gate output digital I/O (bidirectional) Tx key Tx relay Rx gate RSSI The pin allocations for the 25-way female D-range system interface connector are listed in the table below. Signal Type audio output input Notes transformer isolated line high 1.7 V, low 0.7 V Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Signal Name Rx line output +
Tx/Rx digital input 1 Tx/Rx digital input 2 Rx line output Tx line input +
Tx/Rx digital input 3 Tx/Rx digital input 4 audio output audio input input input transformer isolated line transformer isolated line high 1.7 V, low 0.7 V output: high 3.1 V (no load), low <0.6 V (10mA sink) input: high 1.7 V, low 0.7 V transformer isolated line DC signal output: high 3.1 V (no load), low <0.6 V (10mA sink) input: high 1.7 V, low 0.7 V output: high 3.1 V (no load), low <0.6 V (10mA sink) input: high 1.7 V, low 0.7 V open collector active low output: high 3.1 V (no load), low <0.6 V (10mA sink) input: high 1.7 V, low 0.7 V input voltage range 10VDC to 60VDC output: high 3.1 V (no load), low <0.6 V (10mA sink) input: high 1.7 V, low 0.7 V Tx line input RSSI Tx digital in/out 1 audio input output input/output Tx audio input Tx digital in/out 2 audio input input/output ground Rx gate Tx key Rx relay (comm) Rx relay (NO or NC) Rx Inhibit Rx digital in/out 1 ground output input output output input input/output Tx Opto input +
Tx Opto input Rx digital in/out 2 input input input/output 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Digital output/Tx relay Rx audio output 13.8 volt output output output power output resetable SMD fuse 1.5A System Interface B C D E F G H I J 1) 1!
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external view TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 Connection 15 Serial Interface The serial interface connector provides a data connection to the TB7100 base station. The pin allocations for the 9-way female D-range serial interface connector are listed in the table below. Serial Interface Pin Signal Name Signal Type Notes b c d e f g h i j external view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 not connected receive data transmit data not connected ground not connected ready to transmit clear to send not connected not used output input not used ground not used output input not used data transmitted by TB7100 data received by TB7100 request to send clear to send DC Input The DC input connector is a heavy duty M4 screw terminal connector suitable for many forms of connection. The pin allocations for the 2-way DC input connector are listed in the table below. Pin Signal Name Signal Type Notes 1 2 13.8VDC ground input input DC Input _ 2 1
External view Bottom of TB7100 RF Connectors See earlier reference on page 14. Ground Mounted on the rear panel in the left hand corner is a terminal for grounding the TB7100 tray to the mounting rack. 16 Connection TB7100 Installation Guide Tait Electronics Limited May 2005 2.4.2 Front Panel Programming/
Microphone The front panel has the user interface providing the programming/
microphone connector. The TB7100 programming and calibration applications are connected to the base station via the programming/microphone socket. This socket is an 8-way female RJ-45 connector. Use the T2000-A19 programming lead and a TMAA20-04 adapter to connect your programming computer to the base station. It is possible to plug the RJ11 directly into the RJ45 socket without the use of the adapter, but this is not recommended. A microphone can also be connected to the TB7100 base station via this socket. The pin allocations for the programming/microphone socket are given in the following table. Programming/Microphone Pin Signal Name Signal Type Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 external view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 not connected
+13V8_SW TXD PTT MIC_AUD_IN GND RXD not connected output input input input ground output not connected
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