OUTPOST
Wireless Callbox
Installation Instructions
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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
Ω
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
50
Ω
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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