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Table of Contents 

Overview .................................................................................................................. 1

 

Contents in Box........................................................................................................ 2

 

Accessories (not included) ....................................................................................... 2

 

Features ................................................................................................................... 3

 

Wireless DECT7 Communications .......................................................................... 3

 

Mounting ................................................................................................................. 4

 

Antennas .................................................................................................................. 5

 

Duck Antenna ......................................................................................................... 5

 

Accessory Antennas ............................................................................................... 6

 

Power....................................................................................................................... 7

 

Option 1: DC Jack Power ........................................................................................ 7

 

Option 2: Digital Intercom Power .......................................................................... 8

 

Modular Plug Installation ........................................................................................ 9

 

LED Indicators ........................................................................................................ 10

 

Top ....................................................................................................................... 10

 

Front ..................................................................................................................... 10

 

Use with a Digital Intercom – WB505R.................................................................. 11

 

Setting up Digital Intercom Mode (WB505R default) .......................................... 11

 

Digital Intercom Radio Transmit .......................................................................... 11

 

Intercom Only ...................................................................................................... 11

 

Base Station connected to a Firecom Digital Intercom ........................................ 12

 

Use with a Legacy Intercom – WB505L ................................................................. 13

 

Setting up Legacy Intercom Mode (WB505L default) .......................................... 13

 

Intercom Connections .......................................................................................... 13

 

Base Station connected to a Firecom Legacy Intercom ....................................... 14

 

Use in a Comhub .................................................................................................... 15

 

Setting up Comhub mode, and the number of channels ..................................... 15

 

Pairing .................................................................................................................... 16

 

Full-Duplex Pairing ............................................................................................... 16

 

Broadcast Only Pairing ......................................................................................... 16

 

PC Programming .................................................................................................... 17

 

Locating the USB Port .......................................................................................... 17

 

Installation of the Sonetics Configurator Software .............................................. 17

 

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 18

 

Service Contact: ................................................................................................... 18

 

WB505R / WB505L Specifications ......................................................................... 19

 

DECT Specifications .............................................................................................. 20

 

Important Safety Information ............................................................................... 21

 

Firecom Standard Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 26

 

Summary of Contents for WB505L

Page 1: ...WB505R WB505L Wireless DECT7 Base Station Manual 7340 SW Durham Road Portland OR 97224 USA Phone 800 527 0555 503 684 6647 Fax 503 620 2943 www firecom com e mail service firecom com ...

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Page 3: ...Intercom Only 11 Base Station connected to a Firecom Digital Intercom 12 Use with a Legacy Intercom WB505L 13 Setting up Legacy Intercom Mode WB505L default 13 Intercom Connections 13 Base Station connected to a Firecom Legacy Intercom 14 Use in a Comhub 15 Setting up Comhub mode and the number of channels 15 Pairing 16 Full Duplex Pairing 16 Broadcast Only Pairing 16 PC Programming 17 Locating th...

Page 4: ...ers Broadcast mode supports up to 100 users Broadcast users share connections to take turns talking with the group Firecom DECT7 wireless operating on the 1 9GHz band provides secure interference free full duplex communication Wireless Headsets have a wideband connection of up to 7kHz This gives a line of sight range of up to 1 600 feet With internal and external antennas the Wireless Base Station...

Page 5: ...omCare sheet Power 1 ea x DC Power Cable 1 ea x in line Fuse Holder Fuse Accessories 1 ea x RJ45 Intercom Interface Kit 1 ea x RJ12 Intercom Interface Kit 8 ea x RJ12 Connectors 1 ea x Mounting Feet Kit 1 ea x USB Cable Accessories not included Magnet Mount Remote Antenna RJ12 Flat Cable Permanent Antenna Auxiliary Input Radio Interface Connect to virtually any radio and many other devices Worldwi...

Page 6: ...ed in a high definition wide band audio format This gives greater clarity of voice and allows for integration with voice activated control systems It can be switched to narrow band audio when necessary Dual Antenna Design The Base Station has internal and external antennas for diversity switching to lock onto the best signal This allows the installer to place the Wireless Base Station and antenna ...

Page 7: ... antenna 2 Clean the location where the wireless base will be installed 3 Remove the protective backing from the 3M double sided tape on the bottom of the wireless base 4 Press firmly to the window Option 2 Fixed mount with Feet 1 Remove one of the screws on the bottom of the Base Station 2 Place a mounting foot and attach it using a replacement screw 3 Repeat for the other three screws 4 Mount th...

Page 8: ... or obstructions 2 Choose a location in the center of the vehicle s roof if mounting outside WARNING For FCC and other Radio Frequency regulatory compliance use only Sonetics approved wireless antennas Duck Antenna Always position the Duck antenna at 90 degrees from the internal antenna The internal antenna is shown below The duck antenna needs to be supported when used in a vehicle or any environ...

Page 9: ...re the surface Let it dry completely 3 Cut a round piece of felt the same size as the bottom of the magnet mount and place it on your center mark Set the magnetic antenna on top of the felt to protect to the vehicle s paint from scratches Use of a felt patch will slightly reduce the strength of the magnet Make sure the coaxial cable is pointed toward where it will enter the vehicle 4 Open the hood...

Page 10: ...ck Power Wall Adapter Charging Only charge the base station using the supplied 12VDC regulated wall adapter WARNING Use only approved wall adaptors Vehicle Charging Connect the BLACK wire with WHITE dashes to 12V and the BLACK wire to chassis ground Install the fuse no further than 18 from the battery WARNING Only replace fuse with the same type 0 5A AGU WARNING Voltages exceeding the headset char...

Page 11: ...und will be connected from the Digital Intercom to the Wireless Base Station Any input will power the Wireless Base Station 2 Adjust the fuse of the Digital Intercom to include the current draw from the Wireless Base Station 3 Additional connections to the Digital Intercom using a 6 pin wire and RJ 12 connectors ...

Page 12: ...nto the plug holder on the crimping tool D until the release tab on the plug locks into position 7 Holding the cable so that the printed side or smooth side of the cable is toward the release tab on the plug push the cable into the plug as far as it will go ALWAYS make sure the printed side or smooth side of the cable is facing the release tab on the RJ Modular Plug 8 Squeeze the tool handles COMP...

Page 13: ...s paired onto the Wireless Base Off No wireless device is paired to this position Slow Flashing Pairing Mode Active Fast Flash Device paired no connection Solid Light Device paired and connected Front Radio Transmit Red LEDs Indicates the radio transmit activity for each output Mode Channel Indicators Green LEDs These are used to set up the Base Station for Comhub Intercom or Legacy Intercom funct...

Page 14: ...the built in PTT button The Wireless Base Station must be connected to a Firecom intercom that is connected to a two way radio Consult your Intercom manual for instructions on how to connect them 1 Make sure your Headset is a radio transmit model and that it is configured to transmit radio over DECT Consult your Headset manual for instructions 2 Pair the Headset to the desired position on the Base...

Page 15: ...ected to the Wireless Base Station Intercom Only Connected to Digital Intercom All positions communicate over the Intercom only No radio transmit is available Mixed mode Radio PTT with Intercom only Connected to Digital Intercom Positions 1 2 have radio transmit capability All positions have intercom communications through the intercom port Positions 3 4 and 5 do not have radio transmit capability...

Page 16: ...onds 2 The Base Station is now in Legacy Intercom mode 3 Unplug the Base Station then plug it back in The Base Station is now ready to use In this mode the position a Headset is paired to does not impact its operation Intercom Connections 1 In this mode port 6 must be connected to a Firecom Intercom using the supplied flat cable 2 Pair the Headset s to the Base Station For Radio Transmit operation...

Page 17: ... devices will only transmit over the Intercom No intercom radio transmit is available Make sure all headsets are set to intercom only modes Radio PTT Connected to Digital Intercom Positions 1 through 5 are radio transmit capable PTT signal for all paired devices operate through the position 1 connection The Intercom continues to operate through the Intercom Port ...

Page 18: ...g the position 3 pairing button 2 Hold the pairing button until the green channel indicator LED turns on see Mode Channel Indicators on page 10 3 The Base Station is now in Comhub mode 4 To set the number of available channels press the pair button corresponding to the number of channels desired button 2 2 channels etc The current number of channels is shown with a green LED on the associated Mode...

Page 19: ... pairing must exist for the Broadcast channel to be opened Broadcast users never have Radio Transmit capability Example Position 1 has a Full Duplex headset pairing Positions 2 4 are available for devices to share Position 5 broadcasts back to the group 1 Press and hold Buttons 4 5 until 4 5 link LEDs begin to flash slowly 2 Place the wireless device you wish to link into pairing mode 3 The wirele...

Page 20: ... features using a Windows PC Refer to the program for additional information Locating the USB Port Installation of the Sonetics Configurator Software 1 Go to www SoneticsCorp com software 2 Download and Install the software for the wireless base station 3 Use a mini USB cable to connect the Wireless Base Station to a Windows PC The Base Station will power up 4 Open the Sonetics Configuration Softw...

Page 21: ...e modular plug on both ends of the modular cable Poor quality audio low or distorted audio 1 Check the intercom volume Set the volume level as high as possible on the Intercom without causing distorted audio on the Headset and then adjust the volume control on the Headset for comfortable listening 2 Poor quality audio can be caused by a defective Headset Confirm operation with a Headset known to b...

Page 22: ...ure 40 F to 176 F 40 C to 70 C Storage temperature 40 F to 185 F 40 C to 85 C FCC FCC ID V9N950325700V1 FCC Part 15 All Models Industry Canada IC UPN 7895A 950325700 MIL SPEC Humidity MIL STD 810F and 810G Temperature Shock MIL STD 810F and 810G SAE NFPA 1901 Vibration J1455 Sec 4 9 Conducted Immunity J1113 11 Electrostatic Discharge J1113 13 Radiated Emissions CISPR 25 Radiated Immunity ISO 11452...

Page 23: ...n vector Audio Bandwidth 300 Hz to 3 4 kHz Narrow Band G 726 compression 50 Hz to 7 kHz Wide Band G 722 compression Region 1 Specific Specifications Authorized for use in Canada USA Frequency Bandwidth 1919 808 MHz to 1930 176 MHz Number of Carriers 5 Total Time Slots 60 in G 726 narrow band 30 in G 722 wide band Average Output Power 4 mW Maximum Output Power 100 mW Range line of sight 1600 feet m...

Page 24: ...is equipment and any radio based electronics can potentially cause electromagnetic interference with other equipment and can be interfered with by other equipment This also applies with DECT based equipment Due to the very low transmission power associated with DECT the chance for interference is small However some specific precautions must be taken into account for sensitive electronic equipment ...

Page 25: ...its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This radio transmitter IC 7895A 950325700 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in ...

Page 26: ...is device contains a radio transmitter This device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specific absorption rate for uncontrolled environmental general public exposure limits specified in RSS 102 ANSI IEEC95 1 2002 and have been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in IEE 1528 2003 Caution This base station other base stations or approved base station ...

Page 27: ...diation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To comply with FCC RF exposure guidelines the base station and any antennas must be installed and operated 20cm 8 inches or more between the product and all persons body excluding extremities of hands wrists and feet Note All necessary accessories are included in the package any additional or optional accessories are not required fo...

Page 28: ...cation This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry FCC to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Approved Antennas for use with this...

Page 29: ...recom or an Firecom Authorized Service Provider f to a product or part that has been modified without the written permission of Firecom g if any Firecom serial number has been removed or defaced 7 This warranty does not extend to any other equipment apparatus vehicle aircraft or watercraft to which this product may be attached or connected THE FOREGOING IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR FAILURE IN SERVICE O...

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Page 32: ...Firecom a division of SONETICS CORPORATION Copyright 2015 Sonetics Corporation All rights reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice P N 600 0386 00 Rev E ...

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