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1.3.3
AC and DC Operation
The unit can be operated by external 120 VAC (220 VAC operation available) or external 28
VDC (13.7 VDC for 7W configurations).
1.
AC OPERATION - During AC operation, the unit can charge and trickle charge external
batteries via the External DC connector mounted on the rear panel of the Base Station.
Refer Table 1-2 for details.
2.
DC OPERATION - The unit can be operated from an external DC supply within the range
of 21.6 Vdc to 30 Vdc for 15 watt and 25 watt configurations and within the range of 11.5 Vdc
to 15.0 Vdc for 7 watt configurations. A DC connector is mounted on the rear of the Base
Station which mates with DC Power Cable P/N 863701-1 (Not Supplied) to facilitate external
DC operation.
The following battery back-up kits are also available for TBS-series base stations:
P/N 989978-1
,
24 Volt Battery Back-up Kit (7.2 AH)
For use with 15watt/25watt TBS-series Base Stations. Provides a minimum of 4 hours back-up
for 25 watt unit with 20% Tx and 80% Rx duty cycle. Note: Back-up time for 15 watt unit is
approximately 40% longer.
Kit includes:
qty. (1) p/n 987370-3, DC mating cable with battery connectors.
qty. (2) p/n LCR 12V7.2P, 7.2 amp hour sealed lead acid batteries.
qty. (1) p/n 987246-2, battery interconnect cable.
qty. (1) p/n 968211, battery hook-up instructions.
P/N 989979-1,
12 Volt Battery Back-up Kit (7.2 AH)
For use with 7 watt TBS-series Base Stations. Provides a minimum of 6.5 hours back-up for 7
watt unit with 20% Tx and 80% Rx duty cycle.
Kit includes:
qty. (1) p/n 987370-3, DC mating cable with battery connectors.
qty. (1) p/n LCR 12V7.2P, 7.2 amp hour sealed lead acid battery.
qty. (1) packing log/ instructions
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1.4
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
A summary of electrical, operational, mechanical and physical characteristics of the Base Station are
provided in Tables 1-2 and 3-1.
