Ritron RIT18-156 VHF-FM CALLBOX TRANSCEIVER User Manual RQX156 InstallOperating
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TYPE OF EXHIBIT:
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FCC PART:
2.1033 (c)(3)
MANUFACTURER:
RITRON, INC.
505 West Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
MODELS:
RQX-156, RQX-156-XT
FCC ID:
AIERIT18-156
DATE:
November 6, 2003
IC STANDARDS:
RSP-100, Issue 8, Section 7.2(b)
INDUSTRY CANADA:
1084A-RIT18156
MODELS:
RQX-156-CANADA, RQX-156-XT-CANADA, RQX-156-BC,
RQX-156-XT-BC
Included in this exhibit is a draft of the User Manual for the Ritron Models RQX-156 and RQX-156-XT
VHF-FM Callbox Transceiver. A copy of this manual will be included with every radio.
This manual provides the end user with installation and operating instructions.
Signed:
_______________________________
Kevin G. Matson - Project Engineer
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OUTPOST
Wireless Callbox
Basic Owner’s Manual
Ritron Pub. 14500042
Rev. A
03/04
Copyright 2004 RITRON, INC. – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
RITRON, PATRIOT, JOBCOM, Quick Assist, and Quiet Call are registered trademarks of RITRON, INC.
OUTPOST and Quick Talk are trademarks of RITRON, INC.
P.O. Box 1998, Carmel, IN 46082-1998 • 505 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 • USA
Phone: 317-846-1201 or 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) • FAX: 317-846-4978
Web: www.radiocallbox.com • E-mail: ritron@ritron.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description
Page
WHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS ........................................................................................................................ ii
Basic Operation
OUTPOST CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS.................................................................................................. 1
ABOUT THE OUTPOST WIRELESS CALLBOX ......................................................................................... 1
OPERATING THE OUTPOST CALLBOX .................................................................................................... 2
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ....................................................................................... 2
LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Licensing ...................................................................................................................................... 3
How to Obtain an FCC License ............................................................................................................ 3
Safety Standard .................................................................................................................................... 3
INDUSTRY CANADA Regulations........................................................................................................ 3
INDUSTRY CANADA License Application............................................................................................ 3
Service.................................................................................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Callbox Controls and Connectors ................................................................................................................ 4
FIG-1: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors.................................................................................... 4
OUTPOST Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................. 5
XT OUTPOST Installation Instructions......................................................................................................... 5
FIG-2: XT Callbox Mounting Brackets – Vertically Installed ......................................................................... 5
FIG-3: XT Callbox Assembly........................................................................................................................ 6
PROGRAMMING
HOW TO READOUT CURRENT RADIO PROGRAMMING ........................................................................ 7
HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY & TONE CODES .................................................................... 8
HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE ......................................................................................... 9
HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM RADIO FEATURES ..................................................................................... 10
Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes ................................................................................................ 11
Table 2: Programmable QC Tone Codes................................................................................................... 12
Table 3: Programmable DQC Codes ......................................................................................................... 12
Table 4: Programmable 2-Tone Codes ...................................................................................................... 12
Table 5: Programmable Features .............................................................................................................. 12
Advanced Features
FIELD PROGRAMMING GATE GUARD ................................................................................................... 13
OPTIONAL OUTPOST CALLBOX FEATURES ......................................................................................... 13
XT Gate Guard Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................... 14
FIG-4: Charge Jumper in Charge Position ................................................................................................. 14
FIG-5: XT Callbox Gate Guard Assembly with Battery Back-Up............................................................... 15
OPTIONAL GATE GUARD PROGRAMMING............................................................................................ 16
INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON) PROGRAMMING .......................................................................................... 16
HOW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA ................................................................................................................ 17
RITRON Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 18
WHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS
This manual covers programming, operation and installation of the OUTPOST 2-Way Callbox models RQX-156,
RQX-156-XT, RQX-456, and RQX-456-XT.
ii
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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox
Basic Operation
OUTPOST CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS
VHF MODELS
RQX-156 ...............Standard VHF Callbox
RQX-156-XT ........Vandal-Resistant VHF Callbox
UHF MODELS
RQX-456 ...............Standard UHF Callbox
RQX-456-XT ........Vandal-Resistant UHF Callbox
The model number is located on the front of the standard Callbox enclosure, behind the removable
faceplate. On XT models the Standard enclose is located inside the yellow vandal-resistant box.
VHF radios are designed to operate within the 12 MHz
band between factory standard 150 and 162 MHz.
UHF radios are designed to operate within the 20 MHz
band between factory standard 450 and 470 MHz.
ABOUT THE OUTPOST CALLBOX
The OUTPOST Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver
used to communicate directly with portable, mobile
and stationary radios, or through radio repeaters.
Each OUTPOST Callbox is equipped with the following features:
• Field Programming. The Callbox allows you to
quickly program your radio in the field without the
need for a PC programmer. Each radio can be field
programmed to one of 26 VHF or 77 UHF channel
table frequencies, and one of 51 QC or 83 DQC interference eliminator codes.
• MURS Frequencies. VHF models can be programmed from a list of 5 MURS frequencies that require no FCC licensing in this service.
• QC (Quiet Call) interference eliminator codes.
The Callbox can be programmed from a list of 51
QC Sub-audible codes.
• DQC (Digital Quiet Call) interference eliminator
codes. Each Callbox can be programmed from a
list of 83 DQC Sub-audible codes.
• Two-Tone Decoding. The Callbox can be programmed to decode unique two-tone codes for selective signaling of the Callbox or Switch Output activation in GateGuard applications.
• Battery Powered. The OUTPOST Callbox is powered by 6 Alkaline, D-cell batteries that can operate
the radio for up to one year.
• Low battery alert. The Callbox will send a short
beep at the end of each transmission when the
batteries approach end-of-life. This allows the user
plenty of time to replace the batteries and assure
uninterrupted service.
Standard Callbox
XT Callbox
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON
Congratulations on your purchase of the
OUTPOST Callbox.
Your new radio is the culmination of RITRON’s
25 years of designing, manufacturing, and
supplying reliable, professional wireless communication products. Ritron wireless products
will improve the operation, safety, and profitability of any organization by providing instant
voice communications between employees
throughout the workplace.
• Wide or narrow band operation. The radio can be
programmed for wide or narrow operation by selecting from a wide variety of field programmable
table frequencies, or by PC programming.
• Companded Audio. The radio can be field programmed to enable or disable audio companding.
Companding will compress transmit audio before
sending it, and expand receive audio before it is
heard on the speaker to reduce the background
noise common in radio communications.
• Sensor Input. Each OUTPOST has a single sensor input that can cause the radio to send an alert
tone when sensor input is detected.
• Switch Output. The OUTPOST has a single 1Amp switch output that can be set when the Callbox
receives a unique Two-Tone code.
• “Automatic Turn-Off” or “Intercom” mode operation. The OUTPOST Callbox can operate in the
standard “Automatic Turn-Off” mode, where the radio is normally off until the Call Button is pressed, or
can be programmed for “Intercom” mode where the
radio is always on.
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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox
OPERATING THE OUTPOST CALLBOX
The OUTPOST will not receive a call unless a call is
st
1 initiated by the OUTPOST.
THE OUTPOST AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF
WHENEVER THERE IS INACTIVITY FOR TEN (10)
SECONDS.
To Initiate a Call:
Press and hold the ON/PTT Button on the unit, listen
for the “beep”, and begin speaking into the MIC. For
best communication, speak as closely as possible into
the microphone. The OUTPOST has been designed
for the caller to speak into the OUTPOST Callbox from
a distance of 3 feet or less.
To Receive a Response:
1.
When you have finished speaking, release the
ON/PTT Button.
2.
Any reply will be heard through the OUTPOST
speaker. If a reply is not received within 10 seconds of releasing the ON/PTT Button, the unit
sounds a low double tone and shuts off automatically.
3.
To call again, press and hold the ON/PTT Button
and begin speaking after the “beep”.
Basic Operation
RQX-456: For both the AFB-1545 and RAM-1545
antennas, at the 20 cm (7.9 inches) minimum expected separation distance and greater, the maximum
RF exposure is well below the General Population /
Uncontrolled limits. Antennas other than those available from RITRON have not been tested for compliance and may or may not meet the exposure limits at
the distances given. Higher gain antennas are capable of generating higher fields in the strongest part of
their field and would, therefore, require a greater separation from the antenna.
RQX-156: To comply with the General Population/Uncontrolled limits, all persons must be at least
7.9 inches (20 cm) from the AFB-1545 antenna which
is supplied by RITRON to be attached directly to the
rear of the unit. For the RITRON RAM-1545 magnet
mount antenna which can be located away from the
unit, all persons must be at least 10.8 inches (28 cm)
from the antenna. Antennas other than the two mentioned above have not been tested for compliance and
may or may not meet the exposure limits at the distances given. Higher gain antennas are capable of
generating higher fields in the strongest part of their
field and would, therefore, require a greater separation
from the antenna.
To limit exposure to RF energy to levels below the
limit, please observe the following:
•
Use only the antenna(s) available from RITRON for
these models. DO NOT operate the radio without
an antenna.
•
Keep talk times as short and infrequent as possible. DO NOT depress the ON/PTT button when
not actually wishing to transmit. These radios are
equipped with an internal timer to limit continuous
transmit times.
•
When transmitting, make certain that the distance
limits for the particular model in use are observed.
Low battery alert:
•
DO NOT allow children to operate the radio.
The Callbox will send a short beep at the end of each
transmission when the batteries approach end-of-life.
This allows the user plenty of time to replace the batteries and assure uninterrupted service.
When used as directed, this series of radios is designed to comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits
for “Uncontrolled / General Population”. In addition,
they are designed to comply with the following Standards and Guidelines:
Operation Notes:
The OUTPOST must be powered with D-cell Alkaline
batteries ONLY, or alternatively, with an external 12
VDC power supply.
If there has been no activity for 10 seconds, i.e., either
the ON/PTT Button has not been pressed and released or a reply has not been received, the unit
automatically shuts OFF. The automatic turn-off feature is designed to increase battery life.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY
These products generate radio frequency (RF) energy
when the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit is depressed. These products have been evaluated for
compliance with the maximum permissible exposure
limits for RF energy at the maximum power rating of
the unit when using antennas available from RITRON.
These products are not to be used by the general
public in an uncontrolled environment unless compliance with the Uncontrolled / General Population limits
for RF exposure can be assured.
•
FCC OET Bulletin 65, Edition 97-01, Supplement
C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
•
American National Standards Institute (C95.11992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
•
American National Standards Institute (C95.31992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the
Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and Microwave.
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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox
LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Licensing
The FCC requires the owners of the radios to obtain a
station license before using them.
The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that
transmitter power, frequency and deviation are within
the limits specified by the station license. The station
licensee is also responsible for proper operation and
maintenance of the radio equipment. This includes
checking the transmitter frequency and deviation periodically, using appropriate methods.
To get an FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies,
submit FCC application Form 600 as indicated in the
block at right. Your Ritron dealer can help you with this
process.
How to Obtain an FCC Radio License
Because your Ritron radio operates on Private Land
Mobile frequencies, it is subject to the Rules and
Regulations of the FCC, which requires all operators
of these frequencies to obtain a station license before
operating their equipment. Make application for your
FCC license on FCC Forms 600 and 159.
To have forms and instructions faxed to you by the
FCC, call the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at 202418-0177 from your fax machine; request Document
000600 & Form 159.
Basic Operation
INDUSTRY CANADA Regulations
Industry Canada requires the owners of the radios to
obtain a radio license before using them.
An application form for your Industry Canada license
is included with your radio.
Additional application
forms can be obtained from the nearest Industry Canada District office. A list of these offices is included for
your information.
INDUSTRY CANADA License Application
1. Fill in the items per the instructions. If you need
additional space for any item, use the reverse side
of the application.
2. Use a typewriter or print legibly.
3. Make a copy for your files.
4. Prepare a check or money order to “Receiver
General for Canada”, for the amount listed on the
following schedule for each radio purchased. (Licenses are renewed annually on April 1st. Refer to
the following schedule for application fees for each
month.)
5. Mail the completed application, along with your
check or money order, to the closest Industry Canada District Office.
Month of
Application
Initial
Fee
Month of
Application
Initial
Fee
April...........................$52
October....................$33
May...........................$50
November...............$29
June..........................$46
December...............$26
For help with questions concerning the license application, contact the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC (888-2255322).
July............................$43
January....................$23
August......................$40
February..................$20
You must decide which radio frequency(ies) you can
operate on before filling out your application.
September..............$36
March.......................$16
To have Document 000600 & Form 159 mailed to you,
call the FCC Forms Hotline at 800-418-FORM (800418-3676).
For help determining your frequencies, call Ritron at
800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872).
Safety Standards
The FCC (with its action in General Docket 79-144, March 13,
1985) has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated equipment. Ritron observes these guidelines and
recommends that you do also:
• DO NOT hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to
or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face
or eyes, while transmitting. Keep the radio vertical, four
inches away while talking into the front panel.
• DO NOT press the Push-To-Talk except when you intend
to transmit.
• DO NOT operate radio equipment near electrical blasting
caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
• DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment
that contains a transmitting device.
Notes:
Fees are subject to change without notice.
The annual renewal fee is $41
Service
Federal law prohibits you from making any internal
adjustments to the transmitter, and/ or from changing
transmit frequencies unless you are specifically designated by the licensee.
If your radio equipment fails to operate properly, or
you wish to have the radio programmed, contact your
authorized dealer or Ritron.
U.S. Manufacturer:
Canadian Representative:
RITRON, INC.
Repair Department
505 West Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032 USA
Lenbrook Communications
633 Granite Court
Pickering, ON L1W 3K1
Phone: 317-846-1201
FAX:
317-846-4978
Phone: 905-831-6555
FAX:
905-831-6936
• Repair of Ritron products should be performed only by Ritron authorized personnel.
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Basic Operation
Speaker Connector
CALLBOX CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed
circuit board with a polarized connector.
Antenna Connector
The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using the
OUTPOST Callbox, make sure the antenna is
securely fastened into the 50Ω BNC antenna
connector. If the Outpost is to be used outdoors, see
page 15 for instructions on properly sealing the
antenna connector.
On/PTT Connector
The On/PTT switch is connected to the radio printed
circuit board with a polarized connector.
Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes
Mounting holes located in the 4 corners of the case
back are pre-drilled for mounting to a plate, wall or
post. Once mounted, the case front is secured to the
case back through these same threaded holes.
RF Mating Connectors
An internal cable fron the antenna connector is
terminated into a phono style conector for connection
to the radio circuit board.
Program Cable Connector
Captive Plastic Case Screws
An RJ11 style connector is used to connect the cable
from the PC programmer to the radio.
A captive plastic case screw is located in each corner
of the case front. These 4 screws are used to secure
the case front containing the radio, to the case back
that contains the batteries.
Program Button
A small, momentary pushbutton is used for field
programming the OUTPOST Callbox.
Charge Jumper
Program Display
The charge jumper can be set to trickle charge rechargeable backup batteries.
A single digit LED display is used for field
programming the radio.
+12 VDC Input
Battery Holder
Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the
“+” and “-“ connection of an external +12 VDC input for
installation without batteries.
The battery holder inside the case back is used for the
installation of 6 D-cell alkaline batteries. Refer to the
diagram below, or the labels beneath the cells, for
correct installation of the batteries.
Sensor Input
Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the
“+” and “-“ connection of an external DC level sensor.
Battery Mating Connectors
Polarized, 2-pin mating connectors are used to
connect the batteries to the radio circuit board.
Switch Output
Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the
“+” and “-“ connections of a 5A switch closure output.
Ω Antenna Connector
50Ω
FIG-1: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors
Captive Plastic Case
Screws (4 Corners)
RF Mating Connectors
Battery Holder with
D-Cell Batteries Installed
Charge Jumper
+12 VDC Input
Sensor Input
Switch Output
Speaker Connector
On/PTT Connector
Program Display
Program Button
Battery Mating
Connectors
Program Cable Connector
Pre-Drilled Mounting
Holes (4 Corners)
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Basic Operation
OUTPOST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
XT OUTPOST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The OUTPOST can be mounted to virtually any
surface with four (4) #6 panhead screws. Choose a
type of screw thread and screw length which will hold
firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted.
The XT OUTPOST can be mounted to virtually any
surface with four (4) ¼” diameter fastners. Choose a
type of screw thread and screw length which will hold
firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted.
To MOUNT the OUTPOST: (Refer to FIG-1)
To MOUNT the XT OUTPOST: ( Refer to FIG-3)
1.
Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners
of the case and separate the case front from the
case back. These screws are captive to the
housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.
1.
Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox.
The faceplate is secured to the case with 4 vandal-resistant buttonhead, Torx screws. Use the T25 Torx bit included with the radio to remove
these screws.
2.
Install 6 D-cell alkaline batteries into the battery
holder. Refer to FIG-1, or the labels beneath the
cells, for correct installation of the batteries.
2.
Remove the “Mounting Bracket” kit secured to the
inside of the XT Callbox case.
3.
3.
If required, program the radio. Refer to the programming section of this manual for details.
4.
Disconnect the RF mating connectors and the
battery mating connectors. Set the case front
containing the radio circuit board aside.
Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners
of the internal Callbox case and separate the
case front from the case back. These screws are
captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them,
DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.
4.
Install 6 D-cell alkaline batteries into the battery
holder. Refer to FIG-2, or the labels beneath the
cells, for correct installation of the batteries.
5.
If required, program the radio. Refer to the programming section of this manual for details.
6.
Fasten the internal case front to the case back
with the four( 4) captive screws. Do not overtighten the plastic screws to prevent damage.
7.
Re-fasten the front faceplate to the radio with the
4 buttonhead Torx screws.
8.
Install the 4 mounting brackets to the back of the
XT Callbox case as shown in FIG-3 below with
the #10-32 bolts provided. The mounting brackets can be installed vertically, as shown, or horizontally.
9.
Position the XT Callbox in the chosen installation
location and secure it in place with four screws
through the mounting brackets.
5.
Insert a #6 panhead screw into each of the four
(4) corner holes in the OUTPOST case back. Position the case back in the chosen installation location and secure it in place with the four screws.
CAUTION
Do not drill or penetrate the OUTPOST case
with any additional holes. Use only the predrilled mounting holes.
6.
Re-connect the RF mating connectors and the
battery mating connectors between the case front
and case back.
7.
Fasten the case front to the case back with the
four( 4) captive screws. Do not over-tighten the
plastic screws to prevent damage.
8.
Insert, rotate and lock the antenna onto the antenna connector. Orient the antenna vertically.
9.
If the OUTPOST is to be used outdoors, it is imperative that the antenna connector be sealed
with sealing tape after the antenna has been installed. Use Grainger #2A-459, Radio Shack
#278-1647, or equivalent. Refer to “Sealing the
Antenna” instructions in this manual.
10. To install the message placard, align the center of
the hole over the ON/PTT Button, and the mushroom-head fastener strips on the back of the
placard with the strips on the front of the Outpost
case. Press firmly to interlock the strips, snapping the panel into position.
Coverage
Depending on the unit location and installation,
the OUTPOST can cover up to 1 mile. To increase range, use an external antenna that is
mounted higher. See the RAM-1545 Magnet
Mounted Antenna on page ii.
FIG-2:
XT Callbox Mounting Brackets
– Vertically Installed
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Basic Operation
Threaded Inserts for Front Plate
Mounting (4 Corners)
Captive Plastic
Case Screws (4 Corners)
Internal Antenna
Battery Holder with
D-Cell Batteries Installed
RF Mating
Connectors
On/PTT Mating
Connectors
Battery Mating
Connectors
On/PTT Switch
Front Plate
(Bottom Edge)
FIG 3: XT Callbox Assembly
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HOW TO READOUT CURRENT RADIO PROGRAMMING
1.
Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to
prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.
2.
Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the battery connected to the radio. Make sure the unit
has batteries installed. NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.
3.
Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button on the front of the Callbox to turn the radio on.
4.
Press and release the Program button (See FIG-1 on page 3 for location). The radio will begin to display a
series of four digits; with each digit separated by a hyphen.
5.
Write down the four digits. The first two digits indicate the frequency code and the last two digits the tone
code; see Table 1 and Table 2 on pages 12 and 13. In this example an RQX-456 is programmed to operate on the “Brown Dot” frequency of 464.500 MHz (Frequency code “04”) with 100.0 Hz tone (Tone code
“12”).
FREQUENCY CODE
6.
th
If a 5 digit is displayed, the channel has been programmed for DQC and the last three digits indicate the
DQC code; see Table 3 on page 13. In this example an RQX-456 was programmed to operate on the
“Brown Dot” frequency of 464.500 MHz (Frequency code “04”) with a DQC code of “723”).
FREQUENCY CODE
7.
TONE CODE
DQC CODE
If more than 5 digits are displayed, the radio has been programmed for 2-Tone Paging Decode. The frequency and tone codes will be displayed, followed by a “C”, then the radio will display the 2-Tone paging
code; see Table 4 on page 13. In this example an RQX-456 was programmed to operate on the “Brown
Dot” frequency of 464.500 MHz (Frequency code “04”) with 100.0 Hz tone (Tone code “12”) and 2-tone paging decode frequencies of 330.5 Hz and 569.1 Hz (2-Tone code “91”)
FREQUENCY CODE
TONE CODE
PAGING CODE
8.
If the channel is PC-programmed with any frequency or tone not listed in Table 1, Table 2 or Table 3 on
pages 12 and 13, the radio will sound the error tone on contents read out and display an "E".
9.
Normal radio operation resumes after the programming information has been displayed.
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HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY AND TONE CODES
To match other radios, the owner can select Frequency, Tone and DQC Codes from Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3
on pages 12 and 13. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of
464.500 MHz with 100.0 Hz tone.
04
12
1.
Refer to Table 1 on page 12 to determine the two-digit frequency code and write it down.
2.
Refer to Table 2 on page 13 to determine the two-digit tone code for 100.0 Hz and write
it down.
3.
Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive
to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.
4.
Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the battery connected to the radio.
Make sure the unit has batteries installed.
NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.
5.
Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.
6.
Press and hold the Program Button (See FIG-1 on page 3 for location). A "P" will appear
on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will start beep rapidly.
7.
Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will display a series of six characters for Radio Identification, with each character separated by a hyphen.
st
rd
th
The 1 two characters indicate the model number, the 3 and 4 characters indicate the
th
radio type, and the 5 and 6th characters indicate the firmware revision.
MODEL NUMBER
RADIO TYPE
FIRMWARE REVISION
8.
After the Radio Identification has been displayed the radio will emit a triple beep indicating that the radio is in program mode.
9.
Enter the 1 digit of the frequency code by clicking the PTT button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
st
nd
10. Enter the 2 digit of the frequency code by clicking the PTT button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a
hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
st
st
11. Enter the 1 digit of the tone code (or 1 digit of the DQC code) by clicking the PTT button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low
tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to
accept the next digit.
nd
nd
12. Enter the 2 digit of the tone code (or 2 digit of the DQC code) by clicking the PTT
button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a
low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is
ready to accept the next digit.
rd
13. FOR DQC CODES ONLY – Enter the 3 digit of the DQC code by clicking the PTT button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low
tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to
accept the next digit.
14. Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button to save your programming. A triple beep
will sound to indicate that programming was successful and the radio will turn off.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display and the radio will turn off. Check the digits you are attempting to
enter, then start over.
15. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.
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HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE
For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode operation. The user is able to
field program the radio for one of the 9 pre-determined tone pairs specified in Table 4 on page 13. These tone
pairs correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode codes available in other RITRON portable and base radios. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate with 2-Tone decode frequencies of 389.0 and 669.9
Hz.
NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will remove all 2-Tone programming. If 2-Tone operation is
required, the 2-tone code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency and tone codes.
94
1.
Refer to Table 4 on page 13 to determine the two-digit code for 2-tone decode on 389.0
and 669.9 Hz and write it down.
2.
Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive
to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.
3.
Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the battery connected to the radio.
Make sure the unit has batteries installed.
NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.
4.
Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.
5.
Press and hold the Program Button (See FIG-1 on page 3 for location). A "P" will appear
on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will start beep rapidly.
6.
Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will display a series of six characters for Radio Identification, with each character separated by a hyphen.
st
rd
th
The 1 two characters indicate the model number, the 3 and 4 characters indicate the
th
radio type, and the 5 and 6th characters indicate the firmware revision.
MODEL NUMBER
RADIO TYPE
FIRMWARE REVISION
7.
After the Radio Identification has been displayed the radio will emit a triple beep indicating that the radio is in program mode.
8.
Enter the 1 digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the PTT button until the program display
shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen
across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
9.
Enter the 2 digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the PTT button until the program display
shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
st
nd
10. Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button to save your programming. A triple beep
will sound to indicate that programming was successful and the radio will turn off.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display and the radio will turn off. Check the digits you are attempting to
enter, then start over.
11. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.
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Basic Operation
HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM RADIO FEATURES
The OUTPOST Callbox can be field programmed for a number of features that include companding, Gate Guard,
and speaker volume level. Refer to Table 5 on page 13 for the single digit codes available for field programming.
In our example we will program an RQX-456 for Gate Guard operation.
NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will turn companding and Gate Guard OFF. If companding
or Gate Guard operation is required, the single-digit Radio Feature code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency and tone codes.
1.
Refer to Table 5 on page 13 to determine the single-digit code used to enable Gate
Guard.
2.
Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive
to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.
3.
Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the battery connected to the radio.
Make sure the unit has batteries installed.
NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.
4.
Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.
5.
Press and hold the Program Button (See FIG-1 on page 3 for location). A "P" will appear
on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will start beep rapidly.
6.
Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will display a series of six characters for Radio Identification, with each character separated by a hyphen.
st
rd
th
The 1 two characters indicate the model number, the 3 and 4 characters indicate the
th
radio type, and the 5 and 6th characters indicate the firmware revision.
MODEL NUMBER
RADIO TYPE
FIRMWARE REVISION
7.
After the Radio Identification has been displayed the radio will emit a triple beep indicating that the radio is in program mode.
8.
Enter the single-digit code by clicking the PTT button until the program display shows the
desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the
center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
9.
Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button to save your programming. A triple beep
will sound to indicate that programming was successful and the radio will turn off.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display and the radio will turn off. Check the digits you are attempting to
enter, then start over.
10. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.
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Basic Operation
TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES
UHF Business Band
Code Frequency
Color Dot
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
Yellow Dot
Brown Dot
Silver Star
Gold Star
Red Star
Blue Star
467.7625
467.8125
464.5500
464.5000
467.8500
467.8750
467.9000
467.9250
469.2625
462.5750
462.6250
462.6750
464.3250
464.8250
469.5000
469.5500
463.2625
464.9125
464.6000
464.7000
462.7250
464.5000
464.5500
467.7625
467.8125
467.8500
467.8750
467.9000
467.9250
461.0375
461.0625
461.0875
461.1125
461.1375
461.1625
461.1875
461.2125
461.2375
461.2625
461.2875
461.3125
461.3375
461.3625
462.7625
462.7875
462.8125
462.8375
462.8625
462.8875
462.9125
464.4875
464.5125
464.5375
464.5625
466.0375
466.0625
466.0875
466.1125
White Dot
Black Dot
Orange Dot
Brown Dot
Yellow Dot
Silver Star
Gold Star
Red Star
Blue Star
UHF Business Band
BW
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
Code Frequency
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
00
Color Dot
466.1375
466.1625
466.1875
466.2125
466.2375
466.2625
466.2875
466.3125
466.3375
466.3625
467.7875
467.8375
467.8625
467.8875
467.9125
469.4875
469.5125
469.5375
469.5625
DELETE CODE*
Canada Models
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
24
25
26
00
Color Dot
Code Frequency
01
02
00
BW
Color Dot
458.6625
469.2625
DELETE CODE*
BW
25
25
Canada Models
VHF Business Band
Code Frequency
01
02
00
Color Dot
151.055
151.115
DELETE CODE*
BW
25
25
British Columbia Models
VHF Business Band
Code Frequency
VHF Business Band
Code Frequency
UHF Business Band
BW
01
02
00
Color Dot
154.100
158.940
DELETE CODE*
BW
25
25
151.625
Red Dot
25
151.955
Purple Dot
25
151.925
25
154.540
25
154.515
25
154.655
25
151.685
25
151.715
25
151.775
25
151.805
25
151.835
25
151.895
25
154.490
25
151.655
25
151.745
25
151.865
25
151.700
12.5
151.760
12.5
152.700
25
DELETE CODE *
VHF MURS **
Code Frequency
01
02
19
20
21
22
23
00
Color Dot
154.600
Green Dot
154.570
Blue Dot
151.820
MURS
151.880
MURS
151.940
MURS
154.600
MURS
154.570
MURS
DELETE CODE *
BW
25
25
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
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TABLE 2: PROGRAMMABLE QC TONE CODES
Code
Frequency
Code
Frequency
Code
Frequency
Code
Frequency
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
67.0
71.9
74.4
77.0
79.7
82.5
85.4
88.5
91.5
94.8
97.4
100.0
103.5
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
107.2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
162.2
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
167.9
173.8
179.9
186.2
192.8
203.5
210.7
218.1
225.7
233.6
241.8
250.3
69.4
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
00
159.8
165.5
171.3
177.3
No Tone
183.5
189.9
196.6
199.5
206.5
229.1
254.1
Delete
TABLE 3: PROGRAMMABLE DQC CODES
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
023
025
026
031
032
043
047
051
054
065
071
072
073
074
114
115
116
125
131
132
134
143
152
155
156
162
165
172
174
205
223
226
243
244
245
251
261
263
265
271
306
311
315
331
343
346
351
364
365
371
411
412
413
423
431
432
445
464
465
466
503
506
516
532
546
565
606
612
624
627
631
632
654
662
664
703
712
723
731
732
734
743
754
TABLE 4: PROGRAMMABLE 2-TONE CODES
TABLE 5: PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Code
Tone 1
Tone 2
Code
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
330.5
349.0
368.5
389.0
410.8
433.7
457.9
483.5
330.5
569.1
600.9
634.5
669.9
707.3
746.8
788.5
832.5
600.9
Feature
Companding ON
Companding OFF
Volume Level - Medium
Volume Level - High
Gate Guard ON
Gate Guard OFF
NOTE: Companding will compress transmit audio before sending it, and expand receive audio before it is heard
on the speaker to reduce the background noise common in radio communications. Companding is not recommended unless all radios in the system are companded.
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Advanced Features
FIELD PROGRAMMING GATEGUARD
crease battery life in both internal or external battery
powered applications.
The XT OUTPOST can be field programmed for basic
Gate Guard operation, or PC programmed to suit your
unique requirements.
With Battery Saver activated, the Callbox will periodically “wake-up” and listen for a received signal before
returning to a low current “sleep” state. The time between “wake-up’ states can be PC programmed between .25 - 8 seconds. A longer time between
“Wake-up” states will result in increased battery life.
To field program the Gate Guard:
1.
Program the frequency and tone codes per the
“How to Field Program Frequency and Tone
Codes” instructions on page 9.
2.
Program the 2-Tone code per the “How to Field
Program 2-Tone Decode” instructions on page
10.
3.
Program the Callbox for Gate Guard operation
per the “How to Field Program Radio Features”
instructions on page 11.
The XT OUTPOST Callbox will now operate in
GateGuard mode as follows:
• The Callbox will be in “Automatic Turn-Off” mode.
st
The ON/PTT button must 1 be pressed as
described in “Operating the OUTPOST Callbox”
section on page 2 before normal two-way
communications can be established.
• If the Callbox does not send or receive a signal for
more than 10 seconds the Callbox will automatically
turn off. The ON/PTT button must be pressed to
turn the Callbox back on.
When the Callbox receives the correct 2-Tone signal
the Callbox Switch Output will momentarily close for 1
second. The Callbox will automatically transmit a
confirmation tone after the 2-tone has been decoded.
OPTIONAL OUTPOST CALLBOX FEATURES
The OUTPOST Callbox has many optional features
available through PC Programming.
Two-Way Intercom
The Automatic Turn-Off feature is selected by default
as described in the “ Operating the OUTPOST Callbox
section”. As an option OUTPOST can be PC programmed to operate as a two-way intercom. When
the Automatic Turn-Off feature is not selected the 10
second automatic shut-off is disabled and the Callbox
will operate in a “standby” mode, allowing the Callbox
to receive calls at any time.
Operating the Callbox in two-way Intercom mode significantly increases the battery drain, and is therefore
not recommended for battery powered applications.
Refer to “External 12 VDC Power Supply” in the Installation section of this manual. If battery powered
operation is required, battery drain can be reduced
with the “Battery Saver” feature detailed in this section.
Battery Saver
The Callbox immediately leaves Battery Saver mode
any time the ON/PTT Button is pressed or a signal is
received, and will not return to Battery Saver until the
10 second RQX Reset Time has expired.
RQX Reset Time
Set from the factory for 10 seconds, the RQX Reset
Time can be PC programmed for 1-255 seconds. A
shorter inactivity time will result in increased battery
life. In standard “Wake-Up” operation a longer inactivity timer will allow more time for a response before the
Callbox turns off.
Switch Output
The OUTPOST Callbox can be PC programmed to
open and close the Switch Output whenever a unique
2-tone code is received. The switch output is a simple
contact closure that may be used to open and close a
gate, switch on a light, sound an alarm or any other
application where an ON/OFF switch is required.
The Callbox can be field or PC programmed to alternately open and close the switch using a single 2-tone
code, or can be PC programmed for unique open and
close 2-tone codes. Field programming offers nine 2tone codes that correspond to field programmable 2tone codes available in select RITRON portable and
base radios.
Sensor Input
The Callbox can be PC programmed to send a warning tone when a change in the Sensor Input is detected. The Sensor Input can be set to respond to an
open or closed switch.
Response Tone
The OUTPOST Callbox can be PC programmed to
send a unique Response tone after it receives a signal
to indicate the current status of the Switch Output or
the Sensor Input.
Battery Back-Up Alert
In installations with an external 12 VDC power supply
and internal battery back-up, the OUTPOST can be
PC programmed to send an alert tone at the end of
each transmission when the unit is operating on the
back-up battery.
Busy Channel TX Inhibit
When a user is transmitting on your radio frequency
without your tone, you will not be allowed to transmit.
The radio will beep a series of long, low tones while
the ON/PTT button is held down (like a busy signal).
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XT GATE GUARD INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
The XT OUTPOST GATE GUARD can be mounted to
virtually any surface with four (4) #6 panhead screws.
Choose a type of screw thread and screw length
which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit
will be mounted.
To MOUNT the XT OUTPOST GATE GUARD: ( Refer
to FIG-5)
1.
Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox.
The faceplate is secured to the case with 4 vandal-resistant buttonhead, Torx screws. Use the T25 Torx bit included with the radio to remove
these screws.
2.
Remove the “Mounting Bracket” kit secured to the
inside of the XT Callbox case.
Advanced Features
10. Program the radio, if required. Refer to the programming section of this manual for details. To
program the radio you must first apply +12VDC
external power, or install a charged back-up battery. Refer to FIG-1 for hookup of an external
+12VDC supply.
11. If rechargeable NiCd batteries are used for battery backup the “Charge Jumper” must be placed
into the “charge” position as shown.
! ! CAUTION ! !
If rechargeable batteries are NOT used for battery
backup, be sure the “Charge Jumper” is NOT in
the “charge position. Charging alkaline batteries
will damage the cells and reduce battery life!
Due to the wide variety of installation possibilities,
RIITRON does not provide the cables or hardware required to bring external connections into
the XT Callbox. When selecting your cable
hardware be sure it will adequately seal the cable
to the case.
3.
Carefully study the internal construction of the XT
Callbox and determine the location on the outside
case where the external supply and Gate Guard
hook-up will be brought in. Consider clearance
with your desired hardware.
4.
Remove the 4 flathead screws securing the internal mounting plate and remove entire internal
case assembly. The front faceplate will be attached to the internal case assembly, handle with
care.
5.
Drill the hole in the XT Callbox case required for
your cable installation.
6.
Install the 4 mounting brackets to the back of the
XT Callbox case shown in FIG-2. The mounting
brackets can be installed vertically, as shown, or
horizontally.
7.
Thread your external hookup cable through the
hole with approximately 6 inches of cable inside
the case. Your external cable will be connected
to the XT Callbox 6-conductor interface cable with
wirenuts, dress your external wires accordingly.
With your selected hardware, secure and seal the
cable to the XT Callbox case.
8.
Position the XT Callbox case in the chosen installation location and secure it in place with four
screws through the mounting brackets.
9.
If programming is required, loosen the (4) captive
screws in the front corners of the internal Callbox
case and separate the case front from the case
back. These screws are captive to the housing;
to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the
screws from the housing.
Charge
FIG-4: Charge Jumper in Charge Position
12. Fasten the internal case front to the case back
with the four( 4) captive screws. Do not overtighten the plastic screws to prevent damage.
13. Secure the internal case assembly to the XT Callbox with the 4 flathead screws through the internal mounting plate. Refer to FIG-5 for correct orientation and location of the antenna and cables.
The front faceplate is attached to the internal case
assembly, handle with care.
14. Re-fasten the front faceplate to the radio with the
4 buttonhead Torx screws.
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Advanced Features
Threaded Inserts for Front Plate
Mounting (4 Corners)
Battery Holder with
D-Cell Batteries Installed
Internal Antenna
Captive Plastic
Case Screws (4 Corners)
6-Conductor
Interface Cable
RF Mating
Connectors
Charge
Jumper
Red
Black
White
Brown
Blue
Green
Battery Mating
Connectors
On/PTT Switch
Front Plate
(Bottom Edge)
FIG 5: XT Callbox GateGuard Assembly with Battery Back-up
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OPTIONAL GATE GUARD PROGRAMMING
The XT OUTPOST can be PC programmed to
customize Gate Guard operation.
Intercom (Always On) will leave the Callbox tuned on
at all times, allowing Gate Guard operation even if
there is no one at the Callbox. The higher current
requirements of Intercom mode make it undesirable
in battery powered installations.
Battery Saver can be used to reduce battery drain
when Intercom (Always On) operation is required on
a battery powered installation. With Battery Saver
activated, the Callbox will periodically “wake-up” and
listen for a received signal before returning to a low
current “sleep” state. The time between “wake-up’
states can be PC programmed between 1-255 seconds. A longer time between “Wake-up” states will
result in increased battery life.
Ring Tone will sound an alert tone on the Callbox
speaker, similar to a telephone ring tone, whenever
2-tone has been successfully decoded. This will
alert the Callbox user that the gate is being opened
or closed.
Inactivity Timer is set from the factory for 10 seconds, but can be PC programmed for 1-255 seconds. A shorter inactivity time will result in increased battery life. In standard “Wake-Up” operation a longer inactivity timer will allow more time for
a response before the Callbox turns off.
Gate Guard Latch operation allows programming of
separate ON and OFF 2-tone codes. The Outpost
will close the Switch Output upon receiving the ON
code, and open the Switch Output upon receiving
the OFF code.
Advanced Features
Busy Channel TX Inhibit will not allow you to transmit when another user is already transmitting on
your radio frequency without your tone. The radio
will beep a series of long, low tones while the
ON/PTT button is held down (like a busy signal).
INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON) PROGRAMMING
The XT OUTPOST can be PC programmed to operate
as a two-way intercom. When this feature is activated
the automatic shut-off is disabled and the radio will
remain on in a “stand-by” mode, allowing it to receive
a call from another radio at any time. The higher
current requirements of Intercom operation make it
undesirable in battery powered installations.
Intercom (Always On) must be set for the Callbox to
remain tuned on at all times.
Battery Saver can be used to reduce battery drain on
a battery powered installation. With Battery Saver
activated, the Callbox will periodically “wake-up” and
listen for a received signal before returning to a low
current “sleep” state. The time between “wake-up’
states can be PC programmed between 1-255 seconds. A longer time between “Wake-up” states will
result in increased battery life.
2-Tone Decode allows selective calling to a Callbox in
a radio system where there is more than one
Callbox. When the Callbox is programmed for 2tone decode in “Intercom (Always-On)” mode it will
sound an alert tone on the Callbox speaker, similar
to a telephone ring tone, whenever 2-tone has been
successfully decoded. This will alert any users in
the immediate area that there is an incoming call on
the Callbox.
If the Gate Guard Latch option is used with an ON
code only, the Switch Output will automatically turn
OFF when the radio:
Ring Tone must be set to sound the alert tone on the
Callbox speaker when 2-tone is successfully
decoded.
1. is turned off as a result of the Inactivity Timer in
“Wake-Up” mode or,
Monitor can be set when used with 2-Tone decode to
allow the Callbox to hear all radio traffic on the
channel. If Monitor is not set, the Callbox will only
hear a broadcast after it has successfully decoded
the correct 2-tone code. Normal conversation can
follow after the 2-tone code is decoded and the
radio will automatically reset back to 2-tone decode
after 10 seconds of inactivity.
2. goes to the low current “sleep” state in “Intercom
(Always-On)” mode with battery saver enabled.
When reading out the radio programming as described in the “How to Readout Current Radio Programming” section, the ON code will be displayed.
Sensor Output can be programmed to detect a logic
level and transmit an Alert tone when a change in
logic level is detected. Separate alert tones are
used for OPEN (logic level high) and CLOSED
(logic level low).
Busy Channel TX Inhibit will not allow you to transmit when another user is already transmitting on
your radio frequency without your tone. The radio
will beep a series of long, low tones while the
ON/PTT button is held down (like a busy signal).
Battery Back-Up Alert is used in installations with an
external 12 VDC power supply and internal battery
back-up. The OUTPOST can be programmed to
send an alert tone at the end of each transmission
when the unit is operating on the back-up battery.
Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com
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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox
Advanced Features
HOW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA
If the OUTPOST Callbox is to be used outdoors it is
imperative that the entire antenna connection be
sealed with seal tape to provide proper operation and
prevent voiding warranty.
Seal tape can be purchased at most Industrial Supply
Stores, Harware and Home Center Stores, or
Electronic Supply Stores.
Regarless of the antenna used, it is always best to
weatherproof the antenna connection using seal tape.
NOTICE
Failure to follow these instructions will
cause damage to the product, prevent
proper sealing of the enclose and will
void the Manufacturers Warranty.
Applying Seal Tape:
1.
Attach the antenna to the 50Ω BNC connector on
the OUTPOST Callbox enclosure.
2.
Begin wrapping seal tape at the base of the
antenna connector such that it is sealed to the
enclosure top.
3.
Overlap the seal tape as you tightly wrap upward
around the connector and antenna. Continue to
overlap seal tape around the connector base,
past the articulated portion of the antenna and
several inches up the thin, shiny section of the
antenna.
Overlap
sealing tape
(1) inch beyond the
rigid section
of the antenna
Wrap tape
from bottom,
sealing to
enclosure.
AFB-1545 Antenna before
sealing
AFB-1545 Antenna after sealing
Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com
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RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
RITRON, INC. ("RITRON") provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in RITRON Radios
and Accessories under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below). "Accessories" means
antennas, holsters, chargers, earphones, speaker/microphones and items contained in the programming and programming/service kits.
WHAT IS COVERED
FOR HOW LONG
WHAT RITRON WILL DO
OUTPOST Callboxes
1 year*
During the first year after date of purchase,
RITRON will repair or replace the defective
product, at RITRON's option, parts and
labor included at no charge.
Accessories
90 days*
*After date of purchase
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
• Any technical information provided with the covered product or any other RITRON products;
• Installation, maintenance or service of the product, unless this is covered by a separate written agreement with RITRON;
• Any products not furnished by RITRON which are attached or used with the covered product, or defects or damage from the
use of the covered product with equipment that is not covered (such as defects or damage from the charging or use of batteries other than with covered product);
• Defects or damage, including broken antennas, resulting from:
misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, alteration, modification, neglect, accident or act of God,
the use of covered products other than in normal and customary manner or,
improper testing or installation;
• Defects or damages from unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification, or where unauthorized disassembly, repair or
modification prevents inspection and testing necessary to validate warranty claims;
• Defects or damages in which the serial number has been removed, altered or defaced.
• Batteries if any of the seals are not intact.
IMPORTANT: This warranty sets forth the full extent of RITRON’s express responsibilities regarding the covered products, and
is given in lieu of all other express warranties. What RITRON has agreed to do above is your sole and exclusive remedy. No
person is authorized to make any other warranty to you on behalf of RITRON. Warranties implied by state law, such as implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this limited warranty as it applies
to the covered product. Incidental and consequential damages are not recoverable under this warranty (this includes loss of use
or time, inconvenience, business interruption, commercial loss, lost profits or savings). Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. Because each covered product system is unique, RITRON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.
WHO IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This warranty is given only to the purchaser or lessee of covered products
when acquired for use, not resale. This warranty is not assignable or transferable.
HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: To receive warranty service, you must deliver or send the defective product, delivery costs and insurance prepaid, within the applicable warranty period, to RITRON, INC., 505 West Carmel Drive, Carmel,
Indiana 46032, Attention: Warranty Department. Please point out the nature of the defect in as much detail as you can. You
must retain your sales or lease receipt (or other written evidence of the date of purchase) and deliver it along with the product. If
RITRON chooses to repair or replace a defective product, RITRON may replace the product or any part or component with reconditioned product, parts or components. Replacements are covered for the balance of the original applicable warranty period.
All replaced covered products, parts or components become RITRON’s property.
RIGHTS TO SOFTWARE RETAINED : Title and all rights or licenses to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets
in any RITRON software contained in covered products are and shall remain in RITRON. RITRON nevertheless grants you a
limited non-exclusive, transferable right to use the RITRON software only in conjunction with covered products. No other license
or right to the RITRON software is granted or permitted.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
WHERE THIS WARRANTY IS VALID: This warranty is valid only within the United States, the District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico.
Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com
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