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OUTPOST

 Wireless Callbox 

Installation Instructions

 

 

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ALLBOX 

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ONTROLS AND 

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ONNECTORS

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An t e n n a   C o n n e c t o r  

The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using the 
OUTPOST™ Callbox, make sure the antenna is 
securely fastened into the 50

 BNC antenna 

connector. If the Outpost is to be used outdoors, see 
page 15 for instructions on properly sealing the 
antenna connector. 

R F   M a t i n g   C o n n e c t o r s  

An internal cable from the antenna connector is 
terminated into a phono style connector for connection 
to the radio circuit board. 

C a p t i ve   P l a s t i c   C a s e   S c r e w s  

A captive plastic case screw is located in each corner 
of the case front. These 4 screws are used to secure 
the case front containing the radio, to the case back 
that contains the batteries. 

C h a r g e   J u m p e r  

The charge jumper can be set to trickle charge re-
chargeable backup batteries. 

+ 1 2   V D C   I n p u t  

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the 
“+” and “-“ connection of an ex12 VDC input. 

S e n s o r   I n p u t  

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the 
“+” and “-“ connection of an external DC level sensor. 

S w i t c h   O u t p u t  

( R e m o t e   C o n t r o l   O u t p u t )

 

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the 
“+” and “-“ connections of a 1A contact switch closure 
output. 

S p e a k e r   C o n n e c t o r  

The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed 
circuit board with a polarized connector. 

O n / P T T   C o n n e c t o r  

The On/PTT switch is connected to the radio printed 
circuit board with a polarized connector.

 

P r e - D r i l l e d   M o u n t i n g   H o l e s  

Mounting holes located in the 4 corners of the case 
back are pre-drilled for mounting to a plate, wall or 
post. Once mounted, the case front is secured to the 
case back through these same threaded holes. 

R J - 1 1   P r o g r a m   C a b l e   C o n n e c t o r  

An RJ11 style connector is used to connect the cable 
from the PC programmer to the radio. 

P r o g r a m   B u t t o n  

A small, momentary pushbutton is used for field 
programming the OUTPOST™ Callbox.

 

P r o g r a m   D i s p l a y  

A single digit LED display is used during field 
programming of the radio. 

B a t t e r y   H o l d e r  

The battery holder inside the case back is used for the 
installation of 6 D-cell alkaline batteries. Refer to the 
diagram below, or the labels beneath the cells, for 
correct installation of the batteries. 

B a t t e r y   M a t i n g   C o n n e c t o r s  

Polarized, 2-pin mating connectors are used to 
connect the batteries to the radio circuit board.

+12 VDC Input 

Sensor Input 

Switch Output 

RF Mating Connectors

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 BNC Antenna Connector 

FIG-1:  Callbox Assembly,  Controls and Connectors

Captive Plastic Case
Screws  (4 Corners) 

Program Button

Program Display

Battery Mating 

Connectors 

RJ-11 Program Cable Connector 

Battery Holder with 

D-Cell Batteries In-

stalled

 

Pre-Drilled Mounting 

Holes (4 Corners)

 

Charge Jumper  

Speaker Connector

On/PTT Connector

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Have questions?  

Call 800-USA-1-USA

 (800-872-1872) or visit our website at 

www.ritron.com

            

 

Summary of Contents for " 6 " SERIES OUTPOST

Page 1: ...Copyright 2004 RITRON INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED RITRON PATRIOT JOBCOM Quick Assist and Quiet Call are registered trademarks of RITRON INC OUTPOST and Quick Talk are trademarks of RITRON INC P O Box 1998...

Page 2: ...of Terms 12 SWITCH OUTPUT OPTIONS ALLOWS CONTROL OF AN EXTERNAL DEVICE 13 2 TONE DECODE RECEIVE SETTINGS 14 INTERCOM ALWAYS ON PROGRAMMING 14 HOW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA 15 GateGuard Specific Application...

Page 3: ...que 2 tone codes for selective signaling of the Callbox or Switch Output activation in GateGuard applications Wide or narrow band operation The radio can be programmed for wide or narrow operation by...

Page 4: ...pulation limits for RF exposure can be assured Antennas other than those available from RITRON listed below have not been tested for compliance and may or may not meet the exposure limits at the dis t...

Page 5: ...se options is used an additional hole and strain relief or conduit will need to be installed into the call box POWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS There are three power management options available the OUTPOST C...

Page 6: ...larized connector On PTT Connector The On PTT switch is connected to the radio printed circuit board with a polarized connector Pre Drilled Mounting Holes Mounting holes located in the 4 corners of th...

Page 7: ...strips on the back of the placard with the strips on the front of the OUTPOST case Press firmly to interlock the strips snapping the panel into position COVERAGE Depending on the unit location and ins...

Page 8: ...ODE 6 If a 5th digit is displayed the channel has been programmed for DQC and the last three digits indicate the DQC code see Table 3 on page 11 In this example an RQX 456 was programmed to operate on...

Page 9: ...t of the frequency code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to in...

Page 10: ...A P will appear on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will beep rapidly 6 Release the program button after the beeping has stopped The radio will display a se ries of six char...

Page 11: ...gram Button See FIG 1 on page 4 for location A P will appear on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will beep rapidly 6 Release the program button after the beeping has stopped...

Page 12: ...625 12 5 55 466 0375 12 5 56 466 0625 12 5 57 466 0875 12 5 58 466 1125 12 5 59 466 1375 12 5 60 466 1625 12 5 61 466 1875 12 5 62 466 2125 12 5 63 466 2375 12 5 64 466 2625 12 5 65 466 2875 12 5 66 4...

Page 13: ...5 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 Code 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371 411 Code 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 Code 466 503 506 516 523 532 546 565 606 662 612 624 627...

Page 14: ...will alert system users that the call is originating from the OUTPOST Callbox Busy Channel TX Inhibit If another user on the same frequency but on a different tone code is transmitting on your frequen...

Page 15: ...ion for no switch operation Switch On When Called With this option selected the switch will CLOSE when the Callbox first receives a call The switch will remain CLOSED until the ON PTT button is presse...

Page 16: ...o that the 2 Tone code was suc cessfully decoded 2 Tone Group Call When this option is set 2 tone decode is achieved if the radio receives the 1st tone for the programmed All Call time If this option...

Page 17: ...n is pressed or the RQX Reset Time expires The Switch Output could be used to turn on a light or activate an alarm to notify users in the area that an incoming call was present HOW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA...

Page 18: ...fer to Table 6 With your selected hardware secure and seal the conduit to ensure moisture and vandal resistant functions to the XT Callbox case Consult the manufacturer of the external device you are...

Page 19: ...g Connectors On PTT Switch Front Plate Bottom Edge Internal Antenna 6 Conductor Interface Cable Charge Jumper Red Black White Brown Blue Green Table 6 XT Callbox Interface Cable Wire Description Red E...

Page 20: ...ceived signal before returning to a low current sleep state The time between wake up states can be PC programmed between 5 8 seconds A longer time between wake up states will result in increased bat t...

Page 21: ...p the ra dio vertical four inches away while talking into the front panel DO NOT press the Push To Talk except when you in tend to transmit DO NOT operate radio equipment near electrical blast ing cap...

Page 22: ...and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of this limited warranty as it applies to the covered product Incidental and consequential damages are not recoverable under this warr...

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