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User Manual 

RIB-600Analog 

Radio-To-Intercom Bridge

 

Wireless PA Receiver Interface System 

The RIB-600Analog Radio-To-Intercom Bridge receiver is designed to 
interface to an existing wired Public Address Intercom system and allow 
PA or intercom announcements using your Analog two-way radio. Each 
model can operate on VHF LMR business band, UHF LMR business band, 
or VHF MURS 2-way radios, and can work through radio repeaters. 

1 Channel, Dual Band Receiver, VHF/UHF, Configurable 
Supports: 

VHF and UHF Business Band  

VHF MURS USA  

VHF and UHF Business Band CANADA 

UHF GMRS CANADA 

NOAA Weather Radio Alert 

Relay Trigger Feature for Optional Strobe Light 

Delay Message Playback Feature 

Repeat Message Playback Feature 

Switch Input w/ pre-recorded message 

Provides interconnection to the Public Address 
amplifier through a high impedance, unbalanced 
AUX input OR a 600Ω, balanced MIC input. 

Ritron Pub. 14500098   

Rev. 

B

 

 0

6

/19 

© 2019 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Loudmouth, Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost, GateGuard, Quiet Call and 
Quick Assist are registered trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Quick Talk, Liberty and RadioNexus are trademarks of Ritron, 
Inc. 

Call 800-USA-1-USA 

505 W. Carmel Drive 

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 Carmel, Indiana 46032 

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800-872-1872

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Fax: 317-846-4978

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Email[email protected] 

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www.ritron.com 

Summary of Contents for Radio-To-Intercom Bridge RIB-600Analog

Page 1: ...and UHF Business Band CANADA UHF GMRS CANADA NOAA Weather Radio Alert Relay Trigger Feature for Optional Strobe Light Delay Message Playback Feature Repeat Message Playback Feature Switch Input w pre recorded message Provides interconnection to the Public Address amplifier through a high impedance unbalanced AUX input OR a 600Ω balanced MIC input Ritron Pub 14500098 Rev B 06 19 2019 Ritron Inc All...

Page 2: ...mmable Digital DQC Tone Table 18 Table C Programmable 2 Tone DTMF and Selcall Codes 18 3 5 Readout and Field Program 2 Tone DTMF or Selcall Decode Operation 19 3 6 Field Program Advanced Feature Codes 20 Table A Advanced Feature Codes 20 3 7 Readout and Field Program RIB 600Analog Audio Level 22 Typical Audio Level Output 22 3 8 Readout and Field Program the NOAA Weather Frequency 23 Table d NOAA ...

Page 3: ...4 MHz and UHF 450 470MHz frequency bands Provides compatibility with business band 2 way radios License FREE VHF business band radios MURS Family Radio Service and GMRS radios Provides interconnection to the Public Address amplifier through a high impedance unbalanced AUX input OR a 600 balanced MIC input Allows personnel to remain mobile while providing access via 2 way radio access to existing P...

Page 4: ...embling the case to be sure the RIB 600Analog receiver is reset and ready for operation 4 Carefully position the case front onto the case back Secure the case halves by tightening the 4 captive screws in the front corners of the case PROGRAMMING Program Button Program Display Enter Button USB Program Cable Connector DC Power Connector for RPS 1B BNC Antenna Connector for AFB 1545 Captive Case Scre...

Page 5: ...RIB 600Analog receiver must be programmed for the same DQC code All Ritron radios offer 104 different field programmable DQC codes from which to choose Paging the RIB 600Analog with 2 Tone Paging To page the RIB 600Analog the 2 way radio must first send the correct 2 Tone Paging code Once access to the receiver is accomplished the user simply presses the 2 way radio s PTT and speaks while on the R...

Page 6: ... Any user on your 2 way channel can broadcast through the receiver once it is activated even if their 2 way radio is not programmed with the correct 2 tone DTMF or Selcall paging code There is no need to license additional frequencies 1 4 Compatibility with other RITRON model radios The Ritron model RIB 600Analog receiver can operate on both VHF and UHF business band frequencies RIB 600Analog can ...

Page 7: ...shall bear the label CAN RSS Gen CNR Gen This device contains a license exempt receiver that complies with Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada s license exempt RSS s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 2013 FCC N...

Page 8: ...pair cable can be routed from the RIB 600Analog receiver to the PA amplifier In general the antenna of the RIB 600Analog receiver is the pivot point for all communication We re trying to optimize the location of the antenna in order to reduce the obstructions and distance the radio signal must travel in order to get from any point in the desired coverage area to the antenna connected to the RIB 60...

Page 9: ... the process until range and coverage are optimized Hints Typically the higher the antenna the better but NOT always Every site is different Thick reinforced concrete steel walls and vertical fire panels in ceilings can work to block the penetration of radio signals creating dead spots You may want to gradually lower the height of the antenna and or its location and repeat your site survey to see ...

Page 10: ...cate with person 1 at the fixed location 2 2 2 2 2 2 Alternative locations for person 1 Alternative locations for person 1 Person 1 remains in a fixed location on the top floor of a centrally located building FIG 3 Multiple building site survey 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 Person 2 walks the site talking to person 1 from within each building and from the perimeter of the outside coverage area 2 ...

Page 11: ... in recessed girders firewalls or ceilings 2 2 RIB 600Analog radio receiver installation Installation of the RIB 600Analg receiver is critical to the effective radio coverage of the radio PA system Without proper installation the maximum possible distance between the calling radio and the RIB 600Analog receiver will be significantly reduced Guidelines for installing the RIB 600Analog receiver The ...

Page 12: ...balanced output When using the PA amplifier AUX INPUT it is important to remember that received messages from the RIB 600Analog receiver will be treated exactly the same way any other audio device connected to the AUX INPUT On many PA amplifiers the AUX INPUT audio is automatically muted whenever audio is present on the MIC INPUT Check the owner s manual for the PA amplifier to determine AUX INPUT...

Page 13: ...nnection also yields a noise rejection advantage over an unbalanced two conductor arrangement such as AUX IN where the shield must also act as the signal return wire Any noise currents induced into a balanced audio shield will not therefore be directly modulated onto the signal whereas in a two conductor system they will be This also prevents ground loop problems by separating the shield chassis f...

Page 14: ...osition tie the Blue and Black wires together then use the Green wire for a switch closure to ground when the RIB 600Analog receives a message Relay 1 Green Switch closure to ground when radio message is received Relay 2 Blue Tie Black wire and Blue wire together Ground Black Tie Black wire and Blue wire together 10 5 VDC Red No connection With the Relay polarity jumper in the normally open positi...

Page 15: ...GITAL DQC TONE TABLE Readout 2 Tone Selcall or DTMF decode programming or Enter a 2 digit 2 Tone Paging code from TABLE C PROGRAMMABLE 2 TONE DTMF AND SELCALL CODES or Enter 1 plus any 3 7 digit DTMF Code or Enter 2 plus any 3 7 digit Selcall Code Enter a 2 digit or 3 digit RIB 600Analog Feature code from TABLE A ADVANCED FEATURE CODES to Enable or disable a Pre Announce Tone Set a Record and Play...

Page 16: ...cy code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 6 Enter the 2nd digit of the frequency code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the di...

Page 17: ...o in program mode click the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the Program Code F Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to readout the Frequency programming 2 Press and release the ENTER button The display will show the Section number of Table F followed by the 2 or 3 digit frequency code Each digit is separated by a hyphen SEC...

Page 18: ...5 4 30 461 0375 12 5 4 31 461 0625 12 5 4 32 461 0875 12 5 4 33 461 1125 12 5 4 34 461 1375 12 5 4 35 461 1625 12 5 4 36 461 1875 12 5 4 37 461 2125 12 5 4 38 461 2375 12 5 4 39 461 2625 12 5 4 40 461 2875 12 5 4 41 461 3125 12 5 4 42 461 3375 12 5 4 43 461 3625 12 5 4 44 462 7625 12 5 4 45 462 7875 12 5 4 46 462 8125 12 5 4 47 462 8375 12 5 4 48 462 8625 12 5 4 49 462 8875 12 5 4 50 462 9125 12 5...

Page 19: ...the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 6 FOR DQC CODES ONLY Enter the 3rd digit of the DQC code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is rea...

Page 20: ...743 754 Table C Programmable 2 Tone DTMF and Selcall Codes Code Feature Default Description Remove 2 Tone DTMF or Selcall Programming 0 Delete Remove all 2 Tone DTMF or Selcall programming 2 Tone Codes 90 See Note See Note If the radio displays 2 Tone Code 90 on readout it has been 91 330 5 569 1 programmed for custom frequencies 92 349 0 600 9 When the radio is programmed for 2 Tone Decode operat...

Page 21: ... to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 6 FOR SELCALL CODES ONLY Enter a 2 using the PROGRAM button Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 7 Enter the 1st digit of the 2 Tone code or 1st digit of the DTMF or Selcall code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the desired number...

Page 22: ...y shows the desired number Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 7 Press and release the ENTER button to save your programming A hyphen will flash 3 times on the program display to indicate that programming was successful The radio is now ready for another program entry NOTE If you attempt to save an incorrect code...

Page 23: ...Switch On Message Plays the recorded Switch On message 42 Play Switch Off Message Plays the recorded Switch Off message Relay Operation 511 Relay operation Disable Disable relay operation 512 Relay operation Enable Set this option for relay closure when the RIB 600Analog receives a valid signal or on Switch Input detection The relay will remain closed as long as a signal is received If Record and ...

Page 24: ...it of the audio level setting by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 6 Press and release the ENTER button to save your programming A hyphen will flash 3 times on the program display to indicate that programming was successful The radio...

Page 25: ...eiving on NOAA frequency 1 per Table d below 4 Press and release the PROGRAM button to step through the 7 NOAA weather frequencies Pause on each frequency to listen for the NOAA weather broadcast on the RIB 600Analog speaker 5 When you hear the NOAA weather broadcast press and release the ENTER button to save your programming A hyphen will flash 3 times on the program display to indicate that prog...

Page 26: ...cord and Play Delay Time Code A62_ _ _ Recorded Message Replay No Enter Recorded Message No Replay Code A61 or Yes Enter Recorded Message number of Replays Code A61_ Relay Operation Off Enter Relay Disable Code A511 or On Enter Relay Enable Code A512 Pre Announce Tone Off Enter Pre Announce Off Code A232 or On Enter Pre Announce On Code A231 Enter Pre Announce Tone Audio Level Code A23_ _ Battery ...

Page 27: ... code The user simply presses the 2 way radio s PTT and speaks while on the RIB 600Analog channel Only 2 way radios programmed to send the correct DTMF or Selcall code on the RIB 600Analog channel can access the PA system 1 Move to an area that is away from any PA system speaker to prevent feedback 2 Be sure the microphone on the calling radio is pointed away from any PA system speaker 3 Set the p...

Page 28: ...e programmable Two Tone Reset Time sets the length of time the RIB 600Analog receiver can go without receiving a signal before 2 tone is once again required for access Factory default Two Tone Reset Time is 5 seconds Can be used in conjunction with QC or DQC for added security The 2 way radio and the RIB 600Analog receiver must be programmed for the same QC or DQC code 4 4 Record and Play 20 secon...

Page 29: ...rs while the RIB 600Analog is in use the Weather Alert operation will not be activated When a severe weather notification from NOAA weather service activates Weather Alert operation the RIB 600Analog will broadcast the NOAA weather alert message non stop for a factory default time of 1 minute A Weather Alert message can be interrupted by an incoming message from your 2 way radio While playing a We...

Page 30: ...dback Feedback is the result of the PA system speaker audio getting back into the microphone of the radio being used to access the RIB 600Analog receiver This is a problem with the calling radio not the RIB 600Analog receiver Although the RIB 600Analog receiver is not intended to be used in the same area as the calling radio steps can be taken to minimize the feedback effect Reduce RIB 600Analog r...

Page 31: ...itch On Message Only code 5 Enter the 1st digit of the Switch On Message Only code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 6 Enter the 2nd digit of the Switch On Message Only code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display...

Page 32: ...ntil the recorded message has been repeated in it s entirety Radio Operation Timeline The following timeline explains operation for RIB 600Analog radios In this example the RIB 600Analog is programmed for Record and Play Delay Message Playback of 10 seconds Repeat Message Playback 3 times Relay Operation Enabled Pre Announce Tone Enabled Strobe Light Operation The RIB 600Analog relay can be used t...

Page 33: ...requires its own external power either AC or DC Interface Cable Description Strobe Light Blue Common Switch Contact On Off Switch Green Normally Closed Switch Contact Connect to Black wire Red 10 5VDC 400mA MAX No Connection Black Ground Connect to Green wire 4 Using the switch to connect 10 5 VDC from the RIB 600Analog This allows a strobe light to be DC powered by the RIB 600Analog when the rela...

Page 34: ...utput 800 mVRMS RIB 600Analog received audio is adjustable Output Impedance 50k unbalanced 600 MIC OUT Connectors RIB 600Analog Interface cable Yellow COLD Orange HOT Gray ground Maximum Output 200 mVRMS Output Impedance 600 balanced DC power connector 2 1mm coaxial DC jack size M Antenna connector 50 BNC Antenna AFB 1545 dual band 150 170 MHz 450 470 MHz 5 2 RPS 1B Power Cube RPS 1B physical dime...

Page 35: ...PPM 30 to 60 C 1 5 PPM 30 to 60 C Typical sensitivity 12 dB SINAD wide 0 15 µV 123 dBm wide 0 16 µV 123 dBm narrow 0 19 µV 121 dBm narrow 0 18 µV 122 dBm Adjacent Channel EIA wide 70 dB wide 70 dB narrow 60 dB narrow 60 dB Spurious rejection wide 70 dB wide 70 dB narrow 60 dB narrow 60 dB Image rejection EIA wide 60 dB wide 60 dB narrow 60 dB narrow 60 dB Intermodulation EIA wide 65 dB wide 65 dB ...

Page 36: ...tability 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 warranty this includes loss of use or time inconvenience business interruption commercial loss lost profits or savings Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequ...

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