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TB9400 Base Station

Installation and Operation Manual

MBC-00001-05 · Issue 5 · November 2013

2TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual

Contact Information

Tait Communications

Corporate Head Office

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

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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

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reliability or servicing of the equipment, Tait Limited

reserves the right to update the equipment or this

document or both without prior notice.

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This product may be protected by one or more patents

or designs of Tait Limited together with their

international equivalents, pending patent or design

applications, and registered trade marks: NZ409837,

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AU2003281447, AU2004216984, AU2010212364,

AU11677/2008, AU13745/2008, CN200930004199.5,

CN1031871, CN1070368, CN200930004200.4,

CN200930009301.0, CN201110141630,

CN201110253742.1, EU000915475-0001,

EU000915475-0002, GB2413249, US5,745,840,

US7,649,893, US7,758,996, US7,937,661,

US8,301,682, US10/597339, US29/401234, US29/

401235, US61/218015, US61/236663, US61/323437.

This product may also be made under license under one

or more of the following U.S. Patents: 5,146,497,

5,148,482, 5,164,986, 5,185,795, 5,185,796,

5,271,017, 5,377,229 and 5,502,767.

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied

in this product is protected by intellectual property

rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade

secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. 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. Protected by U.S. Patents

5,870,405, 5,826,222, 5,754,974, 5,701,390,

5,715,365, 5,649,050, 5,630,011, 5,581,656, 5,517,511,

5,491,772, 5,247,579, 5,226,084 and 5,195,166.

Environmental Responsibilities

Tait Limited is an environmentally

responsible company which supports

waste minimization, material recovery and

restrictions in the use of hazardous

materials.

The European Union’s 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.

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Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Scope of Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Associated Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Publication Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.2 Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.3 Mechanical Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.4 Frequency Bands and Sub-bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.5 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.6 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

1.7 Theory of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

1.7.1 Signal Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1.7.2 Online and Offline Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1.7.3 Intermodule Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1.7.4 Power Management and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1.7.5 PMU Operation on DC Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

1.7.6 Front Panel Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2 General Safety and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2.1 Personal Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2.1.1 Unpacking and Moving the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2.1.2 Lethal Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2.1.3 AC Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.1.4 Explosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.1.5 Proximity to RF Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.1.6 High Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.1.7 LED Safety (EN60825-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.2 Equipment Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.2.1 Installation and Servicing Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.2.2 Preventing Damage to the PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.2.3 ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.2.4 Anti-tampering Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.3 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.3.1 Operating Temperature Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.3.2 Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.3.3 Dust and Dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.4 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2.4.1 Distress Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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2.4.2 Compliance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2.4.3 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2.4.4 Unauthorized Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.2 Module Indicator LEDs and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3.2.1 Reciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3.2.2 PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3.2.3 PMU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4 Working with Base Stations from Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.1 PC Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4.2 Connecting Your PC to the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4.2.1 Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4.2.2 Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4.2.3 Responding to Security Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4.2.4 Connecting a Networked PC to a Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.2.5 Troubleshooting Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

4.2.6 Finding a Lost or Forgotten IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

4.3 Working with the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4.3.1 Monitoring Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4.3.2 Viewing Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4.3.3 Viewing the Base Station and Network Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4.4 Basic Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4.4.1 User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4.4.2 Taking the Base Station Offline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4.4.3 Troubleshooting Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4.4.4 Working with Configuration Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4.4.5 Configuring Single Base Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4.4.6 Configuring Base Stations in a Channel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4.4.7 Setting Up Custom Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4.4.8 Disabling the Front Panel Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4.4.9 Preparing to Download Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5.1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5.1.1 Equipment Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5.1.2 Grounding and Lightning Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5.1.3 Equipment Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5.1.4 Ambient Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5.1.5 Cabinet and Rack Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

5.2 Unpacking and Moving the Subrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.3 Identifying the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

5.4 Initial Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5.4.1 Confirming Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5.4.2 Customizing the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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5.4.3 Recommended Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

5.4.4 Restricted Port Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

5.4.5 Changing the Root Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

5.4.6 Tuning the Reciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

5.5 Installing the Base Station on Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

5.5.1 Base Stations for Trunked Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

5.5.2 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

5.5.3 Mounting the Subrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

5.6 Connecting Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

5.6.1 Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

5.6.2 Connecting AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

5.6.3 Connecting DC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

5.6.4 Connecting the Auxiliary DC Power Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

5.6.5 Connecting RF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

5.6.6 Connecting an External Frequency Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

5.6.7 Connecting a 1PPS Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

5.6.8 Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

5.6.9 Connecting General Purpose Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

6 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

7 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

8 Replacing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

8.1 Saving the Base Station’s Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

8.2 Preliminary Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

8.3 Replacing a Reciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

8.4 Replacing a Power Amplifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

8.5 Replacing a Power Management Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

8.6 Replacing the Module Guide Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

8.7 Replacing the Subrack Interconnect Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

8.8 Final Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Appendix A – Interface Pin Allocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

System Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Ethernet Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

PMU Auxiliary DC Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Dual 50W Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Single 50W Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

100W Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Receive-only Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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Appendix C – Identifying Front Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Tait Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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Preface

Scope of 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. Ref-

erences to power amplifiers (PAs) and transmitting obviously do not

apply to receive-only equipment.

Document Conventions

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

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution This alert is used when there is a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Notice This alert is used to highlight information that is required to

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8 Preface TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual

Associated Documentation

The current set of TB9400 product documentation is provided in PDF

format on the product CD. Updates are made available on the Tait support

website. Printed copies of the documentation are available on request.

■TB9400 Specifications Manual (MBC-00002-xx).

■TaitNet P25 Trunked (TB9400) System Manual (MBA-00064-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. The product CD includes

technical notes that were available at the time of release. Look for new or

updated technical notes on the Tait support website.

Publication Record

Issue Publication Date Description

1 May 2012 First release

2 November 2012 General updates for version 1.15 release.

Information added on compliance standards,

marshalling duration, firmware download

procedure, and restricted port numbers.

3 May 2013 General updates for version 1.20 release

and the B3-band base station.

Front end tuning procedure added.

4 August 2013 General updates for version 1.25 release

and the H-band base station.

Information added for dual 50W and receive-

only base stations.

5 November 2013 General updates for version 1.30 release.

Minor updates for receive-only base station.

Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of

Conformity added.

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 9

1 Description

The Tait TB9400 base station is a robust state-of-the-art digital fixed

station that combines Tait’s proven strengths in reliability, high

performance and modular design with software-based configurability and

operation, digital signal processing and voice-over-IP technology.

The base station is designed for operation in a Project 25 trunked or trunked

simulcast radio network. 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.

The base station combines industry-leading digital voice quality with

rugged design specifications and intuitive user interfaces. These products

have been designed to meet the demanding needs of the public safety and

public service sectors.

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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual

1.1 Features

The following are some of the features of the base station:

■Fully compliant with the Project 25 Common Air Interface. Can

therefore interoperate with any similarly compliant radios.

■Linear power amplifier allows operation with Linear Simulcast

Modulation (LSM). Future software upgrades will also allow

P25 Phase 2 operation (H-DQPSK modulation).

■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 –30°C to +60°C (–22°F to +140°F).

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 11

1.2 Modules

The 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 174MHz1).

The single PMU (power management unit) supplies and manages power to

the whole subrack (refer to “Theory of Operation” on page 19). 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.

Reciter The reciter module comprises the

receiver, exciter and digital control

circuitry. The reciter provides the

Ethernet interface and system inputs

and outputs.

Receive-only reciters are not fitted

with the transmit circuitry or front

panel SMA connectors, and are

physically unable to transmit.

1. Refer to “Frequency Bands and Sub-bands” on page 17.

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Power Amplifier 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.

Power Management

Unit

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.

50W PA 100W PA

AC and DC PMU shown

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 13

Front Panel 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 page 36

for more information.

The microphone input and speaker are not used in this release of the

TB9400.

Subrack 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.

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1.3 Mechanical Assembly

This section illustrates the main mechanical components of the base

station.

Figure 1.1 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 page 99 for more

details.

Figure 1.1 Mechanical assembly - dual 50W base station with front panel

bfront panel ireciter 1

csubrack jmodule retaining clamp

dPMU 1) subrack interconnect board

ePA 2 1! plastic guide rail

freciter 2 1@ subrack interconnect board retaining clamp

gcable retaining clip 1# front panel fastener

hPA 1

bcdefghi

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 15

Figure 1.2 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

bPMU dreciter

c50W PA esubrack

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Figure 1.3 below shows the configuration for a typical 100 W 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

bPMU ereciter

cPA fsubrack

dairflow duct gcable retaining clip

bcde

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual 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.

1.5 Applications

The TB9400 is designed for operation in a Tait P25 trunked radio network.

It can operate as a single base station or as part of a simulcast channel

group, and as a traffic channel or control channel.

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. We

also recommend using an NTP server at each site, as this will ensure a

common timestamp in logs across all units in the system.

The base station can be provided as a receive-only variant in systems that

need sites to enhance the receive coverage. The reciter in a receive-only

base station is physically unable to transmit.

For more information, refer to the appropriate Tait P25 System Manual.

Frequency Identification Frequency Band and Sub-band

B band B3 = 148MHz to 174MHz

H band H1 = 400MHz to 440MHz

H2 = 440MHz to 480MHz

K band K4 = 762MHz to 870MHza

a. The actual frequency coverage in this band is:

Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz, and 850MHz to 870MHz

Receive: 792MHz to 824MHz

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1.6 Licenses

Some operational functions of the base station are controlled by licenses.

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.

P25 Common Air

Interface

Allows the base station to go into Online mode. Base stations are always

provided with this license.

P25 Trunking

Operation

Allows the base station to participate in a trunking system. Without this

feature, the base station cannot provide a control or a status connection to

a trunking site controller and it cannot function as a control or traffic

channel.

Networking with

Centralized Voter

This feature is required in any base station that is used in a voted

configuration, such as simulcast. It also allows a base station to act as a

central voter.

Simulcast

Transmitter

This feature is required in base stations that have transmitters and belong

to a simulcast network.

Linear Simulcast

Modulation

Allows the base station to transmit using the LSM modulation scheme.

This scheme allows increased site separation in simulcast networks.

Failsoft for P25

Trunking

Allows trunked channels that become isolated from a site controller to

perform simple conventional operation and to interface to a digital dispatch

system. If a trunked channel consists of several base stations in a channel

group, only the central voter (normally the master) needs this license. It is

then able to become the failsoft repeater for that channel group.

P25 Phase 2

Operation

(not yet available)

This feature will allow the base station to operate in trunking mode using

two-slot TDMA as defined by the P25 Phase 2 standard.

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 19

1.7 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 Figure 1.4).

A system control bus interconnects the modules and carries alarm and

control signaling between the reciter and the other modules.

The Ethernet interface carries voice over IP and also allows maintainer

access via a web browser.

Figure 1.4 Base station high-level diagram

Reciter

PMU PA

RF To

Antenna

RF From

Antenna 1PPS

External

Reference

Frequency

AC Input

DC Input

28VDC

System Control Bus

RF+PAKey

RF Feedback

System Input

and Output

Ethernet Interface

to Network

Front

Panel

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The reciter carries out signal processing and has overall control of the base

station. Its circuit boards are shown in Figure 1.5.

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 maintainer’s access via the front panel. It performs the air

interface signal processing for digital P25 mode, gives the base station an

identity as a network element, and provides the physical connections for

the Ethernet and system interfaces.

Figure 1.5 Reciter boards

RF Input

(feedback

from PA)

RF Output

Receiver

Board

Transmit

Forward

Board

Transmit

Reverse

Board

Front

Panel

Reciter

Control

Board

Maintainer Access

System Input

and Output

Ethernet Interface

to Network

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 21

1.7.1 Signal Paths

Figure 1.6 gives an overview of signal paths within the reciter.

Digital P25 signals from the receive RF interface pass through the digital

receiver and P25 modem to the control software in the RISC processor. The

control software passes the signal through the Ethernet interface to the site

controller, or to the central voter in a simulcast system.

Input to the Ethernet interface can be from the site controller, or from the

central voter in a simulcast system. These inputs are processed by the RISC

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.

1.7.2 Online and Offline Modes

The base station normally operates in Online mode, but you can put it into

Offline mode via its web interface.

Online Mode In Online mode, the base station performs its normal functions.

Offline 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

station out of service. However, the front panel is still operational and can

be used in the normal way.

Figure 1.6 Reciter signal paths

Modulator

Demodulator

P25

Modem

Cartesian

Loop

Control

ADC

DDC

DAC

RTP

UDP

Transmit

RF Interface

Transmit

RF Interface

(feedback

from PA)

Receive

RF Interface

Ethernet

Interface

Protocol

Stack

Reciter Control Board

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1.7.3 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 Figure 1.7.

Specific configuration settings for dual base stations are described in

“Recommended Configuration Settings” on page 75.

Figure 1.7 Intermodule communication paths

Fan

RS-485

RS-485IC

2FanFan

PA 1

Subrack Interconnect Board

Reciter 1

Front Panel

Fan 3:

PMU

Fan 1:

Reciter 1/

PA 1

Fan 2:

Reciter 2/

PA 2

User

Controls

PMU

I C Current

Source

RS-485RS-485 Fan

PA 2

Reciter 2

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 23

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

reciter’s internal log file.

AC to DC

Changeover

When the PMU has an AC and a DC module, the base station can be

station will default to the AC supply if both supplies are provided. If the

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.

DC Operation 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

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 page 25 for more

detailed information.

Auxiliary Power

Control

The output from the auxiliary power supply board can be used to power

other site equipment. The maximum output is 40W.

Distribution Figure 1.8 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

station, or directly to PA 1 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.

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Figure 1.8 Subrack power distribution

DC AC

28V

Aux. DC 28V

PMU

PA Reciter

Subrack

Board

Front

Panel

DC AC

28V

Aux. DC 28V

PMU

PA 1 PA 2 Reciter 1

Subrack

Board

Reciter 2 Front

Panel

Single

Dual

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 25

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 Table 1.1 on

page 26. Figure 1.9 on page 27 illustrates how these parameters interact,

and how they control the operation of the PMU over a range of DC input

voltages.

Alarms 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 Table 1.1.

Startup and

Shutdown Limits

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 Table 1.1.

Notice It 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.

Battery Protection

Limits

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.

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Table 1.1 PMU DC voltage limitsa

Parameter

Voltage Range

12V PMU 24V PMU 48V PMU

User-programmable Alarmsb

Low Battery Voltage

High Battery Voltage

10V to 14V

14V to 17.5V

20V to 28V

28V to 35V

40V to 56V

56V to 70V

User-programmable Limitsb

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 station’s web interface.

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description 27

Figure 1.9 PMU alarm thresholds and voltage limits when operating on DC

Time

DC Input Voltage

Overvoltage Shutdown (HW)

Undervoltage Shutdown (HW)

Overvoltage Shutdown Reset (HW)

High Battery Voltage Alarm (SW Alarm)

Low Battery Voltage Alarm (SW Alarm)

Startup Voltage (SW)

Shutdown Voltage (SW)

Startup Voltage (HW)

Run

Stop

Active

Off

Software Control &

Hardware Combined

Hardware Behaviour

Software Alarm

(Low Battery Voltage)

Software Alarm

(High Battery Voltage)

30s delay 30s delay 30s delay

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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. 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 slot 1can 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

the fan fails.

The fans turn on for a few seconds when the base station is powered up, and

also after the front panel is refitted to a base station which is powered up.

Configuring Fan

Control

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.

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.

PMU Temperature Current Fan Duty Cycle

<149°F (65°C) <4A

4A–6A

6A–8A

8A–12A

12A–14A

≥15A

always off

2 minutes on, 8 minutes off

2 minutes on, 5 minutes off

3 minutes on, 3 minutes off

4 minutes on, 1 minute off

always on

149–167°F (65–75°C) –– two minutes on, one minute off

>167°F (75°C) –– always on

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2 General Safety and Regulatory

Information

This chapter provides general information on safety precautions for

operating the base station.

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2.1 Personal Safety

2.1.1 Unpacking and Moving the Equipment

To prevent personal injury and equipment damage, we recommend that two

people unpack and move the equipment.

Caution A 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

page 99). In all cases follow safe lifting practices.

2.1.2 Lethal Voltages

Warning The PMU contains voltages that may be lethal. Refer

to the ratings label on the rear of the module.

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.

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.

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.

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information 31

2.1.3 AC Power Connection

2.1.4 Explosive Environments

Warning Do not operate the equipment near electrical blasting

caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Operating the equipment in

these environments is a definite safety hazard.

2.1.5 Proximity to RF Transmissions

Do not operate the transmitter when someone is standing within 3ft (90cm)

of the antenna. Do not operate the transmitter unless you have checked that

all RF connectors are secure.

2.1.6 High Temperatures

Take care when handling a PMU or PA which has been operating recently.

Under extreme operating conditions (+140°F [+60°C] ambient air

temperature) or high duty cycles, the external surfaces of the PMU and PA

can reach temperatures of up to +176°F (+80°C).

2.1.7 LED Safety (EN60825-1)

This equipment contains Class 1 LED Products.

English (en) The PMU must be connected to a grounded mains

socket-outlet.

Norsk (no) Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

Suomi (fi) Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoitus-koskettimilla

varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Svenska (sv) Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

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2.2 Equipment Safety

2.2.1 Installation and Servicing Personnel

The equipment should be installed and serviced only by qualified

personnel.

2.2.2 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.

Notice Do 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 page 90 for recommendations.

2.2.3 ESD Precautions

Notice This equipment contains devices which are susceptible to

damage from static charges. You must handle these devices carefully

and according to the procedures described in the manufacturers’ data

books.

We recommend you purchase an antistatic bench kit from a reputable

manufacturer and install and test it according to the manufacturer’s

instructions. Figure 2.1 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)

conductive wrist strap

dissipative rubber

bench mat

TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information 33

2.2.4 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.

Seals must be replaced if they need to be disturbed during maintenance.

2.3 Environmental Conditions

2.3.1 Operating Temperature Range

The operating temperature range of the equipment is –22°F to +140°F

(–30°C to +60°C) ambient temperature. Ambient temperature is defined as

the temperature of the air at the intake to the cooling fans.

2.3.2 Humidity

The humidity should not exceed 95% relative humidity through the

specified operating temperature range.

2.3.3 Dust and Dirt

For uncontrolled environments, the level of airborne particulates must not

exceed 100µg/m3.

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2.4 Regulatory Information

2.4.1 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.

2.4.2 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.

2.4.3 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.

2.4.4 Unauthorized Modifications

Any modifications you make to this equipment which are not authorized by

Tait may invalidate your compliance authority’s 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 user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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3Operation

This section describes the user controls and indicator LEDs on the front

panel and on the base station modules.

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3.1 Front Panel

The user controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel are shown in

Figure 3.1. They allow some manual control over the base station and

monitoring of its operational status.

Notice If there is more that one reciter in a subrack, inputs from all

reciters are summed to drive the front panel LEDs.

Speaker and

Microphone

Connector

The speaker and microphone connector are not used in this release of the

base station.

Power LED The green power LED is lit when power is supplied to the subrack.

Alarm LED 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.

Figure 3.1 Operating controls on the control panel

bspeaker freceive LED

cmicrophone connector gtransmit LED

dpower LED hkeypad

ealarm LED idisplay

bcdefgi h

b c

LED Description

Flashing One or more faults are present.

On (steady) A base station is in Offline mode, and no faults are present.

Off A base station is in Online mode, and no faults are present.

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Receive LED The amber receive LED indicates whether the base station is receiving a

valid RF signal.

Transmit LED The amber transmit LED is lit while the transmitter is transmitting.

Keypad The keypad is used to navigate the base station’s menus, enter text, and to

adjust the contrast of the display. The complete list of menu items is

provided in “Menu Map” on page 39.

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 page 60).

Unlike a computer keyboard, the keys do not auto-repeat. Each action

requires a separate key-press.

LED Description

On (steady) A base station is receiving a valid RF signal.

Off A base station is not receiving a valid RF signal.

Key Name Function

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

the IP addresses are confirmed, exits to the previous menu.

home ■Returns to the home screen from any other menu.

return ■Returns to the previous menu.

■Moves the cursor up one line in the IP address screen. When the top

line is reached, pressing again returns to the previous menu.

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Display The display is used in conjunction with the keypad to access the base

station’s menus. It allows the technician to configure the IP address of each

reciter (refer to “Setting the IP Address” on page 48), 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.

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Menu Map The menu map below shows the menu items available in this release of the

base station.

Notice The 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 page 60).

Modules

Reciter 1

Front Panel

Base Station

Modules

Reciter 1

View Reciter 1 Address

Edit Reciter 1 Address

Front Panel

Contrast

Home Screen

Contrast

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

MASK: 255.255.000.000

GW: 172.025.002.251

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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

Front View The indicator LEDs on the front of the reciter are visible through a slot in

its front panel.

These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the

reciter:

■steady green - the reciter 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.

Figure 3.2 Indicator LEDs on the front of the reciter

bindicator LEDs

SMA connectors are not fitted

to receive-only reciters

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Rear View The indicator LEDs on the rear of the reciter are on the Ethernet connector.

These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the

reciter:

■steady amber - the Ethernet interface is connected

■flashing green - data is being transmitted across the Ethernet interface.

Figure 3.3 Indicator LEDs on the rear of the reciter

bindicator LEDs

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3.2.2 PA

The indicator LEDs on the PA are visible through a slot in its front panel.

Indicator LEDs 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 page 61

■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.

Figure 3.4 Indicator LEDs on the PA

bindicator LEDs

50W PA 100W PA

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3.2.3 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.

Warning The AC and DC module on/off switches do not totally

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. Refer to

the service manual for the correct servicing procedures.

AC Module On/Off

Switch

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.

DC Module On/Off

Switch

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.

Figure 3.5 Operating controls on the PMU

bAC module on/off switch dindicator LEDs

cDC module on/off switch

rear view

front view

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Indicator LEDs These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the PMU:

■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 page 61

■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.

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4 Working with Base Stations from Your

The normal 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.

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4.1 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

browsers.

4.2 Connecting Your PC to the Base Station

You connect to a base station using your web browser. Using multiple

browser windows or tabs, you can view more than one base station and

more than one page of any base station at once. 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.

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 station’s web interface (Tools > Tools > User

Administration). Refer to the Help for more information on setting user

access levels.

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4.2.1 Logging In

1. Enter the base station’s URL into your browser using a secure-socket

connection (https://). To find out the base station’s IP address, on the

front panel select Modules > Reciter 1 (or 2) > View Reciter 1 (or 2)

Address. To set the IP address, refer to “Setting the IP Address” on

page 48.

Notice If 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.

2. A security warning appears when you connect for the first time.

Proceed anyway (refer to “Responding to Security Warnings” on

page 49).

3. The login screen appears.

4. Enter your user name and password. When connecting for the first

time, enter the user name “admin” and password “tbc_admin”.

5. Click Login.

Notice After logging in we recommend that you change the pass-

word and username for your own security (refer to “Working with the

Web Interface” on page 53). 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.

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4.2.2 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 station’s IP address is to use the front panel, as described

below.

Notice If access to this menu on the front panel has been disabled,

(Identity > Identity > Network Identity).

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

(or 2) > Edit Reciter 1 (or 2) Address. If the home screen is showing,

press an arrow key, a scroll key or OK to clear it.

Notice In 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) address Please

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.

3. If the process failed, try entering the address again. It 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.

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4.2.3 Responding to Security Warnings

When your browser connects to a TB9400 for the first time, it raises a

security warning. Normally, secure websites have a security certificate

issued by a trusted Certification Authority. This is to foil attempts by rogue

websites to pretend to be something they are not. The TB9400 creates a

self-signed certificate when the reciter’s 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, as explained below.

You can be confident that you are not connecting to a rogue website

pretending to be your TB9400, so follow the procedure below to tell the

browser that the security certificate is OK. The browser then stores the

security certificate and will not raise a warning on subsequent connections,

unless the IP address of the TB9400 changes. For more information, refer

to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931850 (Internet Explorer) or search

for “security certificate” in your browser’s Help.

Firefox 1. When the message “This Connection is Untrusted” appears, click

I Understand the Risks.

2. Click Add Exception.

3. The Location field includes details specific to your TB9400. Without

changing the default values, click Confirm Security Exception.

Internet Explorer 8 1. Click Continue to this website (not recommended).

2. Click Certificate Error.

3. Click View certificates. The Certificate dialog box, General tab is

displayed.

4. Click Install Certificate and then follow the Certificate Import

Wizard to install the certificate. Proceed to the end without changing

the default values. When the Security Warning window appears,

click Yes.

Internet Explorer 9 Click Continue to this website (not recommended). Internet Explorer 9

does not provide a means of installing the certificate, however you can log

into the base station as normal.

If you log out of the base station and then log back in, Internet Explorer

may display a warning that it has blocked the website from displaying

content. Click Show content to continue to the login screen.

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4.2.4 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. A

physical connection is needed as well as an alternate (Windows 7,

Windows Vista, Windows XP) or temporary (Windows 2000) IP address

and subnet mask.

Windows 7 or

Windows Vista

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.

2. Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and

Sharing Center.

3. Click View status.

4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click Internet

Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.

6. Click Alternate Configuration.

7. Select the User configured option, and then enter a number that is on

the same subnet as the base station. For example, if the TB9400 has

IP 192.168.1.2, enter 192.168.1.1 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.

Windows XP

Professional

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.

2. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.

3. Double-click Network Connections.

4. Double-click the Local Area Network icon.

5. Click Properties.

6. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

7. Click Alternate Configuration.

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8. Select the User configured option, and then enter a number that is on

the same subnet as the base station. For example, if the TB9400 has

IP 192.168.1.2, enter 192.168.1.1 for the PC.

9. 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.

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.

Windows 2000 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.

2. Select Start > Settings > Network and Dialup Connections.

3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.

4. Click Properties.

5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

6. Note the current settings so that you can restore them later.

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 192.168.1.1 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.

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4.2.5 Troubleshooting Connection Problems

If the attempt to connect to a base station failed, consider these possible

causes.

1. Your PC is part of your organization’s 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 page 50.

2. You are attempting to connect to the wrong IP address. Check that

the IP address is correct.

Notice You can quickly check the base station’s 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. You may have to bypass the proxy in your organization’s LAN to

access the Tait P25 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.

4.2.6 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.

2. On the front panel display select Modules > Reciter 1 (or 2) > View

Reciter 1 (or 2) Address.

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4.3 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.

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.

Press F11 for a full-screen display of the browser which does not show

toolbars and other information. Press F11 again to return to the standard

view.

Using a browser window size smaller than 1024 x 768 may cause some

pages to display incorrectly.

Accordion

Model and name of

base station

Alarm status. Click

System Status to

go to the Alarms

screen.

Mode (online or

offline). Click

Mode to go to the

screen where you

can change mode.

Click to

disconnect

Status bar Click your user

name to change

your password

and user settings

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4.3.1 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 trunking interface (Monitor >

Interfaces > Trunking).

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4.3.2 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 the trunking

interface (Configure > Network Interfaces > Trunking), always apply.

Others are channel-based so that they can be dynamically changed. To view

these, you first need to know the channel that the base station is operating

on. Select Identity > Identity > Base Station to see its default channel

number. Then you can view the base station’s channel configuration

settings. Select Configure > Base Station > Channels to view the list of

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.

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Channel and signaling settings are grouped together in profiles. The

channel configuration indicates the number of the currently active profile.

To view the channel profile settings, select Configure > RF Interface >

Channel Profiles and then click the relevant profile number.

Proceed in a similar way to view signaling profile and channel group

settings.

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4.3.3 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 a–z, 0–9, dot and hyphen.

You can also enter here the four lines of information you want to appear on

the home screen on the front panel display. Each line has a maximum of 20

characters.

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4.4 Basic Tasks

4.4.1 User Settings

Click on your user name in the top right corner of the page to choose

whether the temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius1, and to

change your password. Note that this information is stored in the reciter,

not in your browser.

4.4.2 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” ( ).

4.4.3 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.

1. For this change to take effect, you must log out of the base station and then

log back in again.

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4.4.4 Working with Configuration Files

At any time, you can save the current configuration settings as a file

(Tools > Files > 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.

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.

4.4.5 Configuring Single Base Stations

Most base stations in non-simulcast trunked networks are single. They

interface to a site controller but not to other base stations. The following

explains the special considerations when configuring single base stations.

Channel Group

Membership

Although single base stations are not actually part of a channel group, their

channel configurations (Configure > Base Station > Channels) must still

select a channel group (Configure > Channel Group > Channel Groups).

Channel Group IP

Address

The selected channel group must be configured for single base station

operation. Specify 127.0.0.1 as the channel group IP address. This stops the

base station from attempting to send voice packets to other base stations.

Preamble Although the single base station’s transmitter does not receive voice

packets from other channel group members, it still receives them from

other base stations via trunking controllers. So, while most channel group

settings have no effect, the preamble setting still applies and determines

how large the transmit buffer is.

The default setting of 40ms is intended for internal jitter only. If the base

station is a traffic channel, you may have to increase the preamble. Voice

arriving at the base station’s trunking interface has travelled from another

base station via the trunking site controller and could have significantly

more jitter.

Marshalling

Duration

Although marshalling duration applies only to control channels, and has no

effect on traffic channels, we recommend that you configure the

marshalling duration for each base station as described below. This will

allow any base station to operate as a control channel when required.

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Configure the channel group settings to specify fixed marshalling and

allow a duration of 40ms. This gives the control channel’s transmitter an

appropriate buffer (control channels do not use the preamble to regulate the

transmit buffer).

Trunking Interface Single base stations need a control connection to their site controller. A

single base station interfaces to the site controller in the same way as the

master base station in a trunked channel group. Select Configure >

Network Interfaces > Trunking to configure this.

4.4.6 Configuring Base Stations in a Channel Group

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 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.

4.4.7 Setting Up Custom Alarms

Each of the base station’s 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”.

4.4.8 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.

Notice If you disable the front panel keypad, you cannot use it to find

out the base station’s IP address. Make sure that you store the IP address

securely and do not lose it.

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4.4.9 Preparing to Download Firmware

New versions of base station firmware are remotely downloaded to base

stations from a package server (a 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 is provided on the product CD, and can

also be downloaded as a zip file from the Tait support website.

This procedure describes using the Mongoose web server.

Installing the

Firmware Package

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 have a product CD:

1. Insert the product CD into the CD drive of the package server

computer.

2. If the CD does not autorun, navigate to the CD’s root folder and

double-click TB9400.msi to run the Windows installer.

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.

Notice Tait 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.

1. Mongoose runs on Windows only.

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Setting Up a Central

Package Server

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.

1. Log in to the base station and select Configure > Base Station >

Miscellaneous.

2. Under Package server, enter the IP address and port number of the

package server.

3. Download the firmware as described in the Help.

Notice The base station has enough space for two firmware pack-

ages. If the base station already has two packages, delete the unwanted

package before downloading another.

Setting up a

Temporary Package

Server

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 > Tait

Applications > 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

listing packages, Windows security may be silently blocking

access for Mongoose. Turn off the laptop’s WiFi and temporarily

disable its firewall, then try again.

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■The base station has enough space for two firmware packages. If

the base station already has two packages, delete the unwanted

package before downloading another.

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5Installation

This chapter provides information on the site requirements for your

TB9400 equipment and also describes how to install the base station in a

standard 19 inch 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.

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5.1 Before You Begin

5.1.1 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

cabinet to prevent unauthorized access.

5.1.2 Grounding and Lightning Protection

Electrical Ground The base station modules are grounded by physical contact between the

module case and the subrack. To ensure a good ground connection you

must tighten each module retaining clamp securely (refer to “Final

Reassembly” on page 110 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 page 86 for more details).

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

organization or regulatory body.

5.1.3 Equipment Ventilation

Always ensure there is adequate ventilation around the base station.

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.

Notice The 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).

5.1.4 Ambient Temperature Sensor

The ambient temperature reading for the base station is provided by the

temperature sensor located on the front panel circuit board.

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5.1.5 Cabinet and Rack Ventilation

The cooling airflow for the base station enters through the front panel and

exits at the rear of the subrack. 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. Any space at the front of the cabinet

not occupied by equipment should be covered by a blanking panel. Refer

to Figure 5.1 on page 68.

To allow enough cooling airflow through a cabinet-mounted base station,

we recommend the following:

■an area of at least 23in2 (150cm2) of unrestricted ventilation slots or

holes in front of the air intakes for the fans for each subrack; for

example, thirty 0.25x3.3in (6x85mm) slots will allow the

recommended airflow

■a vent in the top of the cabinet 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

■a 2U gap at the top of the cabinet.

Notice 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

+140°F (+60°C).

If you are installing multiple subracks in a cabinet, ensure that there will be

enough cooling airflow through the cabinet after the equipment has been

installed. For example, the recommended maximum number of subracks in

a 38U cabinet is five, as shown in Figure 5.1 on page 68.

If the base station is installed in a rack or cabinet with other equipment with

different ventilation requirements, we recommend that the base station be

positioned below this equipment.

Auxiliary Extractor

Fans

The base station does not require auxiliary extractor fans mounted in the

top of the cabinet. If your cabinet is already fitted with fans, the following

procedures apply:

■if there are six or more 4.75in (12cm) fans, each capable of extracting

94.2 ft3 per minute (160m3 per hour), they must run continuously

■if there are fewer than six fans, you must remove them and ensure the

vent in the top of the cabinet has an area of approximately 23in2

(150cm2) per subrack.

If you have any other configuration, the performance of your system will

depend on how closely you comply with the base station airflow

requirements described above.

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Figure 5.1 Typical cabinet ventilation requirements

bventilation slots dairflow entry

cblanking panels eairflow exit path

8in

(20cm)

≥7in

(≥17.5cm)

side view front view

top view

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5.2 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

Figure 5.2.

Caution A subrack complete with modules can weigh up to 46lb

(21kg), or up to 53lb (24kg) 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

page 99). In all cases follow safe lifting practices.

1. Cut the tape securing the flaps at the top of the carton and fold them

flat against the sides b.

2. Rotate the carton carefully onto its side c and then onto its top d,

ensuring that none of the flaps is trapped underneath.

Figure 5.2 Unpacking the subrack

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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.

Disposal of

Packaging

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.

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5.3 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 Product

Codes

PA Product Codes

Product Code Description

T01-0110X-XXXX 3 = reciter

4 = receive-onlya

a. Receive-only base stations are currently available for operation only on B3 band.

T01-0110X-XXXX Frequency Band

D = 148MHz to 174MHz

K = 400MHz to 440MHz

L = 440MHz to 480MHz

N = 762MHz to 870MHzb

b. The actual frequency coverage in this band is:

Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHz to 870MHz

Receive: 792MHz to 824MHz

Tait Band Identifier

B3 band

H1 band

H2 band

K4 band

T01-0110X-XXXX A = standard

T01-0110X-XXXX A = default

T01-0110X-XXXXA = default

Product Code Description

T01-01121-XXXX Frequency Band

D = 148MHz to 174MHz

K = 400MHz to 440MHz

L = 440MHz to 480MHz

N = 762MHz to 870MHza

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 Band Identifier

B3 band

H1 band

H2 band

K4 band

T01-01121-XXXX A = 50W

B = 100W

T01-01121-XXXX A = default

T01-01121-XXXXA = default

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PMU Product

Codes Product Code Description

TBAXXXX-XXXX 3 = PMU

TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = default

TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = AC module not fitted

A = AC module fitted

TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = DC module not fitted

1 = 12V DC module fitted

2 = 24V DC module fitted

4 = 48V DC module fitted

TBA3XXX-XXXX 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

TBA3XXX-XXXX 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

TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = default

TBA3XXX-XXXX0 = default

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5.4 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).

5.4.1 Confirming Operation

Notice Make 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.

Applying Power 1. Apply power by turning on the PMU.

2. Check that the base station powers up correctly:

■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.

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Functional Tests The following table provides an overview of the tests available using the

web interface. Refer to the Help for full details of these tests.

Test 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 checks the IP connection to

another device with an IP address

Diagnose > Connection > Network

NTP query 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

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5.4.2 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.

1. Log in to the base station (refer to “Connecting Your PC to the Base

Station” on page 46 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.

We recommend that you save the configuration to your PC or network.

First make a backup copy of the configuration (which is stored in the base

station as a file), then save this file to a folder on your PC or network. This

provides a backup which can be restored to the base station if the

configuration information becomes lost or corrupted.

5.4.3 Recommended Configuration Settings

In a dual base station only reciter 1 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).

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5.4.4 Restricted Port Numbers

Certain configuration settings in the base station’s web interface require

you to enter a port number (for example, the trunking interface and channel

groups).

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.

5.4.5 Changing the Root Password

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, it may need to know the password.

Notice If 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.

1. Log in from your PC to the base station using SSH client software

such as PuTTY. The username is “root” and the default password is

“k1w1”.

2. At the # prompt, enter the command “passwd”.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Record the password in a secure location.

Restricted Port Numbers Details

0 – 1023 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.

12000 – 14999 Reserved for internal use in the base station. Using a

port number in this range could cause the base

station to malfunction.

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5.4.6 Tuning the Reciter

This section also applies to receive-only reciters.

B3-Band 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 148 to 174MHz frequency

band. This is split into two sub-bands: 148 to 159MHz and

159 to 174MHz. Each sub-band has its own helical filter (shown in

Figure 5.3 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.

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 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 page 50.

3. Feed a signal at the currently tuned receive frequency and at a level

of –80dBm into the reciter’s RF input. Check that the RSSI reading

on the RF Interface page is –80dBm ±1dB. Note this reading.

Figure 5.3 Identifying the B3-band receiver front end helical filters

148 to 159MHz

159 to 174MHz

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4. Set the reciter to the new receive frequency.

5. Change the RF input signal to the new receive frequency at

–80dBm. Check that the RSSI reading is –80dBm ±1dB. If it is, the

receiver front end does not require tuning. If it is not, go to the next

step.

6. Using the Johanson tuning tool1, adjust the correct helical filter for

the new frequency (as shown in Figure 5.3) 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, adjust the slug in (clock-

wise); for a higher frequency, adjust the slug out (counterclockwise).

7. Change the RF input signal and the reciter’s 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.

1. Included in the TBA0ST2 tool kit. Also available separately as part num-

ber 937-00013-00.

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H-Band 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 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.

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.

Both sub-bands use the same helical filter (shown in Figure 5.4 below).

The bandwidth of the helical filter is approximately ±5MHz.

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 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 page 50.

3. Feed a signal at the currently tuned receive frequency and at a level

of –80dBm into the reciter’s RF input. Check that the RSSI reading

on the RF Interface page is –80dBm ±1dB. Note this reading.

4. Set the reciter to the new receive frequency.

Figure 5.4 Identifying the H-band receiver front end helical filter

H-band helical filter

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5. Change the RF input signal to the new receive frequency at

–80dBm. Check that the RSSI reading is –80dBm ±1dB. If it is, the

receiver front end does not require tuning. If it is not, go to the next

step.

6. Using the Johanson tuning tool1, adjust the helical filter for the new

frequency (as shown in Figure 5.4) 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).

7. Change the RF input signal and the reciter’s receive frequency to

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.

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.

K-Band Reciter 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.

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5.5 Installing the Base Station on Site

5.5.1 Base Stations for Trunked Systems

When installing base stations that are part of a trunked system, 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.

5.5.2 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.

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5.5.3 Mounting the Subrack

Caution A 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

page 99). In all cases follow safe lifting practices.

1. Remove the front panel, as described in “Preliminary Disassembly”

on page 101.

2. 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 Figure 5.5.

If you need extra mounting security, additional mounting holes c are

provided at the rear of the subrack for auxiliary support brackets.

Figure 5.5 Subrack mounting points

bmain mounting holes - front cauxiliary mounting holes - rear

front view

rear view

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Figure 5.6 below gives the dimensions of the subrack and its mounting

holes.

Figure 5.6 Subrack dimensions

5.25 in

(133.4 mm)

4 in

(101.6 mm)

6.96 in

(176.8 mm)

14.8 in

(375.5 mm)

19 in (482.6 mm)

17 in (432 mm)

18.3 in (465.1 mm)

0.26 in

(6.6 mm)

0.42 in

(10.6 mm)

14.7 in (373.5 mm)

14.37 in (365 mm)

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Auxiliary Support

Bracket

TBAA03-13 auxiliary support brackets can be fitted to the rear of the

subrack to provide additional mounting security. Figure 5.7 shows a

standard TBAA03-13 bracket 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.

Notice You 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.

General Cabling 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.

Figure 5.7 Auxiliary support bracket

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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.

Figure 5.8 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 5.8 DC power cabling

secure the cables to the

cabinet to support their

weight

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5.6 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.

5.6.1 Connection Overview

The connections at the rear of a 100W base station are identified in

Figure 5.9. External connections are all located at the rear of the subrack.

Figure 5.9 100W base station inputs and outputs

bserial RS-232 connectorah+VDC input

c1PPS input iauxiliary DC output

dexternal reference frequency input jAC mains input

eRF input 1) Ethernet interface connector

fRF output 1! subrack ground connector

g–VDC input 1@ system interface connector

a. Factory use only.

Reciter 1 PMU

bcde f g h

ij1)1!

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5.6.2 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.

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.

Nominal Supply Current Requirementa

a. The actual current consumption of the base station will be lower than these re-

quirements (refer to the Specifications Manual for more information).

Circuit Breaker/Fuse

Ratinga

115 VAC 8 A 10 A

230VAC 4A 6A

ground

rear view

neutral

phase

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5.6.3 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 a contact separation of 3mm, and 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.

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 18–20lbf·in (2–2.25N·m).

Nominal Supply

Voltage

Input Voltage

Range

Circuit Breaker/

Fuse Ratinga

a. The actual current consumption of the base station will be lower than these re-

quirements (refer to the Specifications Manual for more information).

Recommended

Wire Gaugeb

b. For a length of 5ft to 6.5ft (1.5m to 2m) (typical).

12VDC 10VDC to 16.8VDC 60A 2AWG / 35mm2

24VDC 20VDC to 33.6VDC 30A 5AWG / 16mm2

48VDC 40VDC to 60VDC 15A 8AWG / 8mm2

Figure 5.10 Recommended DC power connection

Battery

Circuit Breaker

or Fuse

PMU

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5.6.4 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.

Auxiliary DC Power

Output Cabling

Network elements are supplied with a connector, as shown in Figure 5.11.

You can use this to connect the PMU’s auxiliary DC power output to

another device (refer to “PMU Auxiliary DC Output” on page 111 for the

pin allocations).

Contact your regional Tait office for details on the full range of wiring kits

available.

Figure 5.11 Auxiliary DC power connector

Phoenix MVSTBR2.5HC/2-ST/5.08 female

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5.6.5 Connecting RF

Notice Do 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 Figure 5.9 on page 86).

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.

Recommendations

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.

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.

3. Inspect all cables and equipment connected to the base station for

defects.

Ice on the antenna, or a broken antenna, is unlikely to cause damage to the

PA.

Explanation 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.

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5.6.6 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. The external reference frequency can be 10MHz or

12.8MHz, with an input level of 300mVpp to 5Vpp. The stability of this

reference should be better than 50 parts per billion (for non-simulcast) or

≤1 part per billion (for simulcast). The reciter automatically detects the

frequency of the external reference and configures itself accordingly.

If an external reference is required, enable the external reference “Absent”

alarm (Configure > Alarms > Control).

Use a 50Ω coaxial cable (RG58 or RG223) to connect the external

reference to the base station’s 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 with a 50Ω load.

Figure 5.12 Daisy-chaining an external frequency reference input

50Ω termination

maximum of eight base

station loads on one

frequency reference output

maximum overall cable

length is 30m

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5.6.7 Connecting a 1PPS Source

A 1PPS signal is required for simulcast base stations. Use a 50Ω coaxial

cable (RG58 or RG223) to connect the source to the base station’s 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 with a 50Ω resistor, otherwise reflections of the 1PPS pulse

may occur.

A 1PPS signal will be required for all base stations operating in a P25

Phase 2 system. If you intend to upgrade TB9400 base stations to P25

Phase 2 operation at a later date, we suggest that you provide the 1PPS

source, or at least the necessary cables, at the time of installation.

5.6.8 Ethernet Connection

The RJ-45 socket on the reciter’s rear panel provides the 10BASE-T or

100BASE-T Ethernet connection to the other devices in the network. Use

Cat-5 cable to connect this socket to the Tait P25 Network via a router or

switch.

If necessary, refer to “Ethernet Connector” on page 111 for a list of

Ethernet connection pin allocations.

Figure 5.13 Daisy-chaining a 1PPS input

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 Ω termination

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5.6.9 Connecting General Purpose Inputs and Outputs

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.

Pin Signal Name Signal Type Notes

not used reserved for future use

11 digital in 1 input 5V TTL logic

active low

12 digital in 2

13 +5.2VDC output power output maximum current 200mA

14 digital in 3

input 5V TTL logic

active low

15 digital in 4

16 digital in 5

17 digital in 6

18 digital in 7

19 digital in 8

20 digital in 9

21 digital in 10

22 digital in 11

23 digital in 12

24 not used reserved for future use

25 ground ground

external view

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TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Maintenance 95

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.

Performance

Checks

We suggest you monitor the following operational parameters using the

web interface:

■VSWR

■DC input voltage, especially on transmit

■any temperature alarms.

These basic checks will provide an overview of how well your base station

is operating.

Reciter We recommend that you calibrate the reciter after three months of

operation, and then annually for H-band reciters, or every three years for

B3-band reciters. The calibration procedure is described in the Help

(Calibrate > Reciter > Internal reference), and requires a calibrated

frequency generator.

PA There are no special maintenance requirements for the PA.

PMU 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 18–20lbf·in

(2–2.25N·m). 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 manufacturer’s recommendations.

Ventilation 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 page 66

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.

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Cooling Fans 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.

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7 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.

Symptom 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. Use the web interface to

check reciter 1.

Power LED on front panel

is on, but keypad does not

work

Keypad is disabled Check that the keypad is enabled in the web

interface (Configure > Base Station >

Miscellaneous)

Power LED flashing, fans

are running, but display is

blank

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

Pins bent on 15-pin

D-range plug on front

panel

Replace or repair D-range plug

Desired feature is not

operating

Feature license missing Check that you have the necessary feature

licenses (refer to “Licenses” on page 18 and the

Help)

Feature license present

but feature is not enabled

Use the web interface to enable the feature

Tx stuck on Tx and Rx frequencies are

the same

Reconfigure Tx and Rx with different frequencies

The base station appears

to make random

transmissions

CWID feature enabled No action: CWID transmissions are made

according to configuration settings

PA has low power Channel is configured to

low power

Use the web interface to check the power settings

PA may have suffered

partial damage

Replace module and send faulty module for

servicing

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8 Replacing Modules

Caution The 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.

Notice The 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.

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8.1 Saving the Base Station’s 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.

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8.2 Preliminary Disassembly

Hot-pluggable

Modules

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

removed without disrupting the system control bus communications with

the other modules in the subrack.

Notice Before 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.

Disconnecting the

Power

If you want to disconnect the power before working on the base station,

follow these steps.

Caution Before disconnecting the battery supply leads from the

PMU, open the circuit breaker or disconnect the supply leads from the

battery.

1. Turn off the AC b and DC c switches at the rear of the PMU.

2. Also at the rear of the PMU disconnect the mains d and battery e

supply leads, and the auxiliary DC supply lead f (if fitted).

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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.

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.

Cable Retaining

Clips

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.

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8.3 Replacing a Reciter

Removal 1. If you have not already done so, carry out the instructions in “Pre-

liminary Disassembly” on page 101.

2. At the rear of the reciter, unplug the RF input cable b, any system

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.

5. Slide the reciter out of the subrack, taking care not to damage any of

the cables.

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Refitting 1. Slide the replacement reciter into the subrack and secure it with the

retaining clamp.

2. 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

page 117).

3. Tighten the nut on the SMA connector to a torque of 5lbf·in

(0.6N·m).

4. Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 110.

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8.4 Replacing a Power Amplifier

Notice Before 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.

Removal 1. If you have not already done so, carry out the instructions in “Pre-

liminary Disassembly” on page 101.

2. At the front of the PA, unplug the DC input b, transmit forward c

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.

3. At the rear of the PA, unplug the RF output cable.

4. Loosen the screw securing the retaining clamp(s) f and rotate the

clamp(s) through 90° to clear the module.

5. Slide the PA out of the subrack, taking care not to damage any of the

cables.

Refitting 1. Slide the replacement PA into the subrack and secure it with the

retaining clamp(s).

2. At the rear of the PA, connect the RF output cable.

3. At the front of the PA, connect the transmit forward and transmit

reverse cables, followed by the DC input cable.

4. 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

page 117).

be d cff

50W PA 100W PA

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5. Tighten the nut on the SMA connector to a torque of 5lbf·in

(0.6N·m).

6. Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 110.

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8.5 Replacing a Power Management Unit

Notice You must disconnect the AC and DC power cables before

removing the PMU from the subrack.

Removal 1. If you have not already done so, carry out the instructions in “Pre-

liminary Disassembly” on page 101.

2. At the front of the PMU, unplug and remove the output power

cable b to the subrack interconnect board. Also unplug and remove

the system control bus cable c.

3. Unplug the output power cable to the PA d and move it to one side.

4. Loosen the screws securing the retaining clamps e and rotate the

clamps through 90° to clear the module.

5. Slide the PMU out of the subrack, taking care not to damage any of

the cables.

Refitting 1. Slide the replacement PMU into the subrack and secure it with the

retaining clamps.

2. Reconnect all the front and rear panel cables previously

disconnected. Connect the DC power cables on the rear panel as

shown in Figure 5.8 on page 85. Tighten the screws to a torque of

18–20lbf·in (2–2.25N·m). 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 page 117).

3. Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 110.

100W base station

(obscured)

50W base station

ee e

(obscured)

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8.6 Replacing the Module Guide Rails

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.

Notice Subracks 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.

Removal 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.

Refitting 1. 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.

2. Top Guide Rails

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

the locking tab “click” into place.

bottom guide rail top guide rail

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8.7 Replacing the Subrack Interconnect Board

Removal 1. If you have not already done so, carry out the instructions in “Pre-

liminary Disassembly” on page 101.

2. Disconnect any system control bus cables and DC power cables

from the subrack board.

3. Remove the three M3 nuts and spring washers b securing the right

end of the board to the subrack.

4. Remove the D-range cover c.

5. Remove the two retaining clamps d securing the left end and centre

of the board.

6. Remove the board.

Refitting 1. If previously removed, replace the insulator e.

2. Refit the board and D-range cover, and secure with the M3 nuts and

spring washers. Replace the two retaining clamps.

3. Reconnect the system control bus cables and reciter DC cables as

shown in “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 117).

Figure 8.1 Replacing the subrack interconnect board

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8.8 Final Reassembly

Notice You 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 page 117.

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 page 117). Otherwise

the panel may not fit properly, or you may damage the cables.

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.

3. 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.

Notice When 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 17lbf·in

(1.9N·m). 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.

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Appendix A – Interface Pin Allocations

System Interface Connector

For the pin allocations for the system interface D-range connector, see

“Connecting General Purpose Inputs and Outputs” on page 93.

Ethernet Connector

PMU Auxiliary DC Output

The pin allocations for the auxiliary DC output on the PMU are given in the

following table.

Pin Description

1 transmit data +

2 transmit data –

3 receive data +

4 not connected

5 not connected

6 receive data –

7 not connected

8 not connected

12345678

external view

Pin Description

1 +V output

2 –V output

2-pin connector - external view

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TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections 113

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.

DC Supply 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.

Dual 50W base station inter-module connections

b28VDC output for PA 1 gtransmit reverse input

cnot used hsystem control bus and 28VDC input

dsystem control bus itransmit forward output

etransmit reverse output jtransmit forward input

f28VDC input 1) 28VDC output to subrack interconnect board

reciter 2PMU reciter 1PA 1PA 2

b d e f gdefg

hijhijd1)

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Single 50W Base Station

The connections between modules at the front of a single 50W base station

are shown below.

DC Supply 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.

Single 50W base station inter-module connections

b28VDC output for PA gtransmit reverse input

cnot used hsystem control bus and 28VDC input

dsystem control bus itransmit forward output

etransmit reverse output jtransmit forward input

f28VDC input 1) 28VDC output to subrack interconnect board

PMU reciter

b defg

hijd1)

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100W Base Station

The connections between modules at the front of a 100W base station are

shown below.

DC Supply 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.

100W base station inter-module connections

b28VDC output to subrack interconnect board gtransmit forward input

cnot used htransmit reverse output

dtransmit reverse input isystem control bus

esystem control bus and 28VDC input j28VDC input

ftransmit forward output 1) 28VDC output for PA

PMU reciter

ijh

efgi1)

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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

receive-only reciters with a PMU.

DC Supply The reciters are powered from the PMU via the subrack interconnect board

and system control bus ribbon cables.

Receive-only base station inter-module connections

b28VDC output to subrack interconnect board dsystem control bus and 28VDC input

cnot used esystem control bus

PMU reciter 1

ed d

reciter 3 reciter 2

reciter 4

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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

fan 2

100W PA

duct: 302-05264-xx

fan 1

reciter

duct: 302-05302-xx

50W base station

(single and dual)

Receive-only base station

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

fan 1

reciter 1 and 2

duct: 302-05302-xx

fan 2

reciter 3 and 4

duct: 302-05303-xx

100W base station fan 3

PMU

duct: 302-05265-xx

fan 3

PMU

duct: 302-05265-xx

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Glossary

This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations

related to the Tait P25 network and the TB9400 base station.

ADC Analog-to-Digital Converter. A device for converting an analog signal to a

digital signal that represents the same information.

AMBE+2™ Advanced Multiband Excitation. A voice compression technology patented

by Digital Voice Systems, Inc and used in the vocoders of P25 radios.

ANI Automatic Number Identification. A service that provides the receiver of a

call with a numerical identifier or alphanumeric label of the caller.

APCO The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials in the United

States. The APCO Project 25 standards committee defined the P25 digital

radio standard. The standard is often referred to as APCO or P25.

ARP Address Resolution Protocol is an IP protocol used to map IP network

addresses to the hardware addresses used by a data link protocol.

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.

battery protection

mode

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.

bearer network Telecom equipment that is used to carry user data.

BER Bit Error Rate. A measure of the quality of digital transmission, expressed

as a percentage. The BER indicates the proportion of errors to correctly

received digits in a received signal.

C4FM Compatible Four-level Frequency Modulation. A modulation scheme

defined in the P25 CAI standard for 12.5 kHz bandwidth.

CAI Common Air Interface. The over-the-air data formats and protocols

defined by the APCO P25 committee.

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call 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.

Cartesian Loop The reciter’s RF output is fed to the PA through the transmit forward path.

A coupled signal from the PA’s RF output is fed back to the reciter through

the transmit reverse path. The reciter uses this feedback through a Cartesian

Loop to linearize the RF amplification system. Linearization is required to

accurately transmit complex waveforms which vary in frequency and

amplitude, such as those used in P25 Phase 2.

central voting Voting that is centralized at one member of the channel group.

channel 1. A path through which signals can flow.

2. In the RF domain, a frequency pair (or just a single frequency in a

simplex system).

3. A set of configuration information that defines the frequency pair and

other related settings (a channel configuration). “Channel” has this

meaning in the web interface.

channel group A single logical channel consisting of a set of base stations. The members

of a channel group are linked by an IP network and share a common

multicast IP address.

channel profile 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.

channel spacing 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.

channel table The base station’s database of channel configurations.

CODEC A device which combines analog-to-digital conversion (coding) and

digital-to-analog conversion (decoding).

community

repeater

Repeater that is shared by several user groups.

configuration file Consists of all the configuration settings needed for a base station, stored

as a file.

conventional

network

Systems that do not have centralized management of channel access.

System operation is entirely controlled by system end users.

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CWID 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.

DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter. A device for converting a digital signal to an

analog signal that represents the same information.

DDC Digital Down Converter. A device which converts the digitized IF signal of

the receiver down to a lower frequency (complex baseband) to suit the DSP.

dispatcher A person who gives official instructions by radio to one or more SU users.

dotted quad A method for writing IPv4 addresses. The form is DDD.DDD.DDD.DDD

where DDD is an 8-bit decimal number.

downlink The transmission path from fixed equipment to SUs.

DSP Digital Signal Processor.

duplex Providing transmission and reception in both directions simultaneously.

duty cycle Used in relation to the PA, it is the proportion of time (expressed as a

percentage) during which the PA is transmitting.

EIA Electronic Industries Alliance. Accredited by the American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) and responsible for developing

telecommunications and electronics standards in the USA.

EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility. The ability of equipment to operate in its

electromagnetic environment without creating interference with other

devices.

ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute. The non-profit

organization responsible for producing European telecommunications

standards.

failsoft mode An optional operational mode of Tait P25 trunked networks. It comes into

effect when the channel group loses all connection to the trunking site

controller.

FCC Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is an independent United

States government agency that regulates interstate and international radio

communications.

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feature code The alphanumeric code used to identify a feature set.

feature set A function or mode of operation of the base station which can be enabled

or disabled using the web interface. Each feature set requires a license to

be purchased from Tait before it can be enabled.

feature license key The unique set of digits belonging to a license which is programmed into

the base station to enable a feature set.

fill-in receiver An additional receiver placed within the coverage area of a base station to

receive SU transmissions that are too weak to be received by that base

station.

FLASH Electrically block-erasable and programmable read-only memory.

FM Frequency Modulation. Often used as an adjective to denote analog radio

transmission.

frequency band The range of frequencies that the equipment is capable of operating on.

front panel The cover over the front of the base station containing the indicator LEDs,

four-line LCD display, user controls and cooling fans.

gating The process of opening and closing the receiver gate. When a valid signal

is received, the receiver gate opens, letting the signal through.

group call A call that is sent to more than one SU simultaneously.

heartbeat message A message whose purpose is to indicate to the receiver that the sender is

operational.

hiccup mode Many power supplies switch off in the event of a short-circuit and try to

start again after a short time (usually after a few seconds). This “hiccup”-

type of switching off and on is repeated until the problem is eliminated.

holdover mode A simulcast base station can enter holdover mode when it loses its 1PPS

pulse. Holdover mode temporarily maintains synchronization by phase-

locking the transmit clock to the external frequency reference.

hostname The unique name by which a network element is known on the network.

hub A unit for connecting hosts together. It sends all incoming Ethernet packets

to all the other hosts.

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hysteresis The difference between the upper and lower trigger points. For example,

the receiver unmutes when the upper trigger point is reached, but will mute

again until the level falls to the lower trigger point. An adequate hysteresis

prevents the receiver gate from repeatedly muting and unmuting when the

level varies around the trigger point.

I2CA 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

reciter 1 and the PMU.

impairment A measure of signal quality used in channel group voting. Impairment is

inversely related to signal quality. The lowest impairment (0) indicates the

highest signal quality. The highest impairment (15) indicates the worst

signal quality.

inbound Describes the direction of a signal: from an SU over the air interface to the

fixed station.

inhibit A control command that can be sent across the CAI to inhibit an SU. An

inhibited SU appears to the user as if it is powered off.

IP Internet Protocol is a protocol for sending data packets between hosts.

isolator 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.

kernel The core executable of an operating system.

LAN Local Area Network. A computer network that interconnects computers in

a limited area, such as a single building or group of buildings.

LDU Link Data Unit. Voice calls are sent over the CAI as a series of LDUs.

LED Light Emitting Diode. Also the screen representation of a physical LED.

license 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.

LSM Linear Simulcast Modulation is a proprietary modulation scheme designed

to give optimal performance in simulcast systems, compared to that

obtainable using C4FM.

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marshalling

duration

The length of time that the voice stream needs to travel from the central

voter to the furthest channel group member. The fixed marshalling duration

parameter includes the time needed to fill the transmit buffer to the required

level.

master The channel group master is the member with the control connection to the

trunking site controller.

multicast group The group of hosts associated with a specific IP multicast address.

multicast IP

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.

mute Prevents audio from being passed to the radio’s speaker.

NAC 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.

NAT 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.

network element 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.

NTP 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.

octet A set of 8 bits.

Offline mode 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.

Online mode The normal operating mode of the base station.

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outbound Describes the direction of a signal: from a fixed station over the air

interface to an SU.

over A single transmission, which begins when a user presses PTT and ends

when the user stops pressing.

P25 Project 25. A suite of standards and requirements endorsed by the TIA and

intended for digital public safety radio communications systems.

PA The Power Amplifier is a base station module that boosts the exciter output

to the required transmit level.

PCB Printed Circuit Board.

PMU The Power Management Unit is a module in the base station that provides

power to the subrack and monitors power conditions.

preamble A well-defined signal that is transmitted at the beginning of digital P25

calls to facilitate downlink voting and to allow the transmit buffer to fill.

privileges A set of access rights to the web interface functions. There are Guest,

Maintainer, and Administrator privileges.

Project 25 A project set up by APCO (the Association of Public Safety

Communications Officials), together with other US governmental

organizations, to develop standards for interoperable digital radios to meet

the needs of public safety users.

PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network: the public telephone network.

PTT Push To Talk. The button on an SU that keys the transmitter.

QoS Quality Of Service. A router feature that gives real-time data such as voice

calls priority over other data.

receiver number A unique number assigned to the members of a channel group.

reciter A module of a base station that provides both receiver and exciter

functionality.

repeater talkaround Allows the SU user to bypass repeater operation and so communicate

directly with other SUs. While repeater talkaround is active, all

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transmissions are made on the receive frequency programmed for the

channel.

RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computer. A type of microprocessor that

recognizes a relatively limited number of instructions. The reciter’s control

board has a RISC microprocessor.

router 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.

RS-232 A protocol for serial communications between a DTE (data terminal

equipment) and a DCE (data communications equipment) device.

RS-485 An updated version of the RS-232 protocol for serial communications

between multiple devices.

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator is a level that indicates the strength of

the received signal.

RTP Real Time Protocol is an Internet protocol that supports the real-time

transmission of voice and data.

Rx Receiver.

satellite voter A channel group member that has delegated voting activity to a central

voter.

SAW filter Surface Acoustic Wave filter. A band pass filter that can be used to filter

both RF and IF frequencies. A SAW filter uses the piezoelectric effect to

turn the input signal into vibrations that are turned back into electrical

signals in the desired frequency range.

selectivity The ability of a radio receiver to select the wanted signal and reject

unwanted signals on adjacent channels (expressed as a ratio).

sensitivity The sensitivity of a radio receiver is the minimum input signal strength

required to provide a usable signal.

signaling profile A named set of configuration items related to signaling that can be applied

to any channel.

simplex Able to provide transmission and reception in only one direction at a time.

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simulcast The simultaneous broadcast by more than one transmitter of the same

signal on the same frequency.

SINAD Signal plus Noise and Distortion is a measure of signal quality. It is the ratio

of (signal + noise + distortion) to (noise + distortion). A SINAD of 12dB

corresponds to a signal-to-noise ratio of 4:1.

site 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.

skew 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.

SMR Specialized Mobile Radio. A communications system used by police,

ambulances, taxis, trucks and other delivery vehicles.

SNMP 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.

SSRC Synchronization source. The SSRC is a large number specified by the

trunking controller in its connection message. It uniquely identifies voice

streams sent from the master base station.

SU Subscriber Unit. The term used in the APCO P25 standard documents for

a two-way radio (generally a mobile or a portable radio) conforming to the

CAI specifications.

supplementary

service

A term used in the P25 standards. It refers to a group of services that is

additional to the basic service that a telecommunications network provides.

Examples include encryption and SU monitoring.

syslog collector A program that can receive, display, and log syslog messages from many

devices.

syslog protocol A standard protocol used for the transmission of event notification

messages across IP networks. TB9400 base stations can send messages

such as alarms to an IP address on the Tait P25 Network. The base station’s

logs store messages in the syslog format.

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system control bus 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.

TaitNet Brand name for a PMR network designed and manufactured by Tait

Limited.

Tait P25 network A set of Tait base stations interconnected by an IP network that can carry

voice and data traffic.

TB9400 Base

Station

A P25-compliant base station consisting of the equipment necessary to

receive and transmit on one channel. Generally, this means a reciter, a PA,

and a PMU. Often abbreviated to TB9400 or base station.

TCCP Trunking Channel Control Protocol. A proprietary protocol operating over

IP for the exchange of channel control messages between a base station and

a trunking site controller.

TCP Transmission Control Protocol. A complex protocol on top of IP for

sending reliable streams of data with flow control.

TELCO Telephone company.

TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

toggle Describes the switching between two states. If something is on, toggling it

turns it off. If it is off, toggling it turns it on.

tone A sound wave of a particular frequency.

TSBK A Trunking Signaling Block is an over-the-air message format used in

digital P25 mode for setting up trunked calls and for supplementary

services such as messaging and status updates.

Tx Transmitter.

UDP User Datagram Protocol. A simple protocol on top of IP for sending

streams of data.

uninhibit A control command that can be sent across the CAI to restore an inhibited

SU to normal functioning.

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uplink The transmission path from SUs to fixed equipment.

UTC Coordinated Universal Time (word order from French). An international

time standard that has replaced Greenwich Mean Time.

valid signal A signal that the receiver unmutes to. A signal is valid, for example, when

it is strong enough to be decoded and when it has the specified NAC.

voice stream A digitized voice signal that passes through the main switch.

VoIP Voice over IP. The name for the technology that puts speech signals in

packets and then routes them over an IP backbone network.

voting The systematic sampling of a group of channels for the channel with the

greatest signal strength. 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.

VPN Virtual Private Network. A private communications network used to

communicate confidentially over a non-private network.

VSWR 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.

watchdog A circuit that checks that the system is still responding. If the system does

not respond (because the firmware has locked up), the circuit generally

resets the system.

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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

Licensee’s 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

Licensee’s particular requirements. Tait makes

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no representations or warranties with respect to

any third-party software included in the Soft-

ware.

6.2 Tait sole obligation to Licensee, and

Licensee’s 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 Licensee’s 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.

Section 7 TRANSFERS

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

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.

Section 8 TERM AND TERMINATION

8.1. Licensee’s 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.

Section 9 CONFIDENTIALITY

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.

Section 10 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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,

134 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual

indirect, or consequential arising out of or in con-

nection with any use or inability of using the

Software.

10.2. Licensee’s 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.

Section 11 GENERAL

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,

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.

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Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity

da Dansk

Undertegnede Tait Limited erklærer herved, at

følgende udstyr TBCB1A, TBCB1B & TBCB1X

overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante

krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Se endvidere: www.taitradio.com/eudoc

de Deutsch

Hiermit erklärt Tait Limited die Übereinstimmung

des Gerätes TBCB1A, TBCB1B & TBCB1X mit

den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen

relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie

1999/5/EG.

Siehe auch: www.taitradio.com/eudoc

el Ελληνικά

Η Tait Limited δηλώνει ότι το

TBCB1A, TBCB1B & TBCB1X

συμμορφώνεται

προς τις ουσιώδεις απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές

σχετικές διατάξεις της Οδηγίας 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Βλέπε επίσης: www.taitradio.com/eudoc

en English

Tait Limited declares that this TBCB1A, TBCB1B &

TBCB1X complies with the essential requirements

and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/

EC.

Tait TBCH1B Base Station Transceiver User Manual TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual

Tait Limited Base Station Transceiver TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual

Exhibit D Users Manual per 2 1033 c3

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