OUTPOST
Wireless Callbox
PC Programming
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EATURES
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Requires programming by dealer using RITRON RQX Series
PC Programmer version 10.0.1 or higher.
G l o s s a r y o f T e r m s
Intercom Mode –
The Automatic Turn-Off feature has been dis-
abled and the Callbox is able to receive calls at any time.
Standby –
The radio has sent or received a message and is
waiting for additional communications.
Sleep –
If Automatic Turn-Off is disabled and Battery Saver is
enabled the Callbox will go into a low current sleep state when it
is not being used, waking up periodically to check for a received
message. Pressing the
ON/PTT
button will wake-up the radio
immediately.
Wake-Up
– When Battery Saver is enabled and the Callbox has
entered the low current Sleep state, the radio will wake-up peri-
odically to check for a received message. The time between
Wake-Up states is set by the Battery Saver Off Time.
Inactivity Time
– A continuous period of time where the Callbox
is not sending or receiving a message.
E x t e r n a l + 1 2 V D C
The Callbox can be programmed to operate on an exter-
nal +12 VDC supply connected to the +12 VDC Input
terminals. Should there be an interruption in the external
supply the Callbox will automatically operate from the
internal batteries and send a “low battery” alert tone at
the end of each transmission to notify the users that ex-
ternal power is unavailable.
Au t o m a t i c T u r n - O f f
The Callbox is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off as it
is shipped from the factory. If set, the radio will turn-off
after an Inactivity Time that exceeds the RQX Reset
Time and can only be turned back on when the
ON/PTT
button is pressed. This is the recommended mode of op-
eration for all battery-powered applications.
If the Automatic Turn-Off feature is not selected the
automatic shut-off is disabled and the Callbox will oper-
ate in Standby mode, allowing the Callbox to receive
calls at any time.
Operating the Callbox with Automatic Turn-Off disabled
significantly increases the battery drain, and is therefore
not recommended for battery powered applications. Re-
fer to the “XT GateGuard™ Installation Instructions” on
page 16 of this manual. If battery powered operation is
required, battery drain can be reduced with the Battery
Saver feature detailed in this section.
S e n d C a l l T o n e
The OUTPOST™ can be programmed to transmit a Call
Tone if the Reset Time has expired and the
ON/PTT
but-
ton is pressed. This will alert system users that the call is
originating from the OUTPOST™ Callbox.
B u s y C h a n n e l T X I n h i b i t
If another user on the same frequency but, on a different
tone code is transmitting on your frequency, the Callbox
will not be allowed to transmit. The Callbox will beep a
series of long, low tones (like a busy signal) while the
ON/PTT
button is held down.
F i e l d P r o g r a m m i n g E n a b l e
This option is set in the factory, and enables all field pro-
gramming of the Callbox as described in this manual. If
not selected the radio can only be programmed with the
RITRON RQX Series PC programmer.
B a t t e r y S a v e r E n a b l e
When the OUTPOST ™ Callbox is programmed to oper-
ate with Automatic Turn-Off disabled, Battery Saver can
increase battery life in both internal or external battery
powered applications.
With Battery Saver Enable set, the Callbox will periodi-
cally Wake-Up and listen for a received signal before
returning to a low current Sleep state. The time between
Wake-Up states can be PC programmed between
0.5 - 8 seconds with the Battery Saver Off Time setting.
A longer time between Wake-Up states will result in
increased battery life.
The Callbox immediately leaves Battery Saver mode
any time the
ON/PTT
Button is pressed or a signal is
received, and will not return to Battery Saver until there
is an Inactivity Time that exceeds the RQX Reset Time.
R Q X R e s e t T i m e
Set from the factory for 10 seconds, the RQX Reset Time
can be PC programmed for 1-255 seconds. A shorter
RQX Reset Time will result in increased battery life. In
standard Automatic Turn-Off operation a longer RQX
Reset Time will allow more time for a response before
the Callbox turns off.
RQX Reset Time defines the Inactivity Time allowed be-
fore the Callbox:
•
Turns off if Automatic Turn-Off is set
•
Enters Battery Power Saver mode if Battery Power Saver
is set.
•
Resets 2-Tone Paging decode.
•
Automatically opens the Switch output.
T X T i m e O u t T i m e
Set from the factory for 60 seconds, the TX Time Out
Time can be programmed for 1-255 seconds. This sets
the length of time the Callbox can transmit continuously.
If the
ON/PTT
button is held down longer then the TX
Time Out Time will allow, the radio will stop transmitting
and a “Busy Signal” will be heard in the speaker until the
button is released.
S p e a k e r V o l u m e
The Callbox speaker volume can be set to any level de-
sired between 2 - 100%. A lower speaker volume re-
duces audio distortion and provides a more natural
sound. For best performance, do not set the volume any
higher than is necessary for your application.
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