7 Series OUTPOST
®
Wireless Callbox
Installation Instructions
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PPLYING
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OWER TO THE
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UTPOST
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C
ALLBOX
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The Callbox may be powered:
•
by six (6) D-cell batteries
•
through an ex12 VDC source
•
or both
Powering the callbox from internal batteries will allow for an
installation that does not require wiring to an external source
of power. Powering the callbox by an external source will
allow the unit to remain
ON
, like an intercom*.
To provide a useful amount of battery life, one of two battery
saver options should also be used. See
“
Power Management
Options” on page
5
.
* Automatic Turn Off must be
DISABLED
via Field or PC
Programming
Using Internal Batteries
Six (
6
) D-cell batteries may be installed in the internal battery
holder for a no trenching, no wires required installation. If
internal batteries are used, a LOW battery alert tone will be
transmitted when the battery voltage drops below a
programmed value. The LOW battery tone notifies personnel
that the batteries should be replaced.
SPECIAL
NOTE:
It is recommended the UHF model
is NOT set to operate in High Power when using
Alkaline
batteries. Due to the nature of alkaline
batteries your transmit power output will decrease
rapidly as the batteries are depleted.
Using Rechargeable Batteries for Battery Back-up
If rechargeable batteries are
used for battery backup the
“Charge Jumper” must be
placed into the “charge”
position as shown in FIG-1.
! ! CAUTION ! !
If rechargeable batteries are
NOT
used for battery backup, be
sure the “Charge Jumper” is
NOT
in the “charge” position.
Charging Alkaline batteries will damage the cells and reduce
battery life!
Using Ex12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up
Note: An additional hole, strain relief, and conduit will need
to be installed into the callbox.
The unit may be
powered by an external
source of +12 VDC.
This source should be
filtered, with minimum
noise and hum, and
capable of supplying at
least 1 Ampere.
Order Ritron model
RPS-EXPO
110 VAC
to 12 VDC cube
power supply.
Factory Default programming of the callbox is optimized for
battery power operation. The Ex12 VDC Power Fail
Alert option is
NOT
ENABLED
.
It is recommended that if an external source of power is used,
that the internal batteries be installed as a back-up against
loss of power. If this option is chosen, we recommend that the
“Ex12 VDC Power Fail Alert” feature be
ENABLED
via
Field or PC programming.
How the Callbox will Operate:
If Ex12 VDC Power Fail Alert Feature is NOT
ENABLED:
•
Radio always checks for LOW battery or DEAD battery
condition when the radio is
ON
.
!
•
If LOW battery is detected, a single Alert Tone will be
transmitted at the end of the transmission.
•
Radio does
NOT
automatically transmit a LOW battery
tone. The callbox must be
ON
and Alert Tone is only sent at
the end of a transmission.
•
If DEAD battery is detected, the radio ceases all operation.
A DEAD battery tone is heard on the callbox speaker and
the radio will turn
OFF
.
FIG-1: Charge Jumper Shown in Charge Position
Charge Jumper in
Charge position
If Ex12 VDC Power Fail Alert Feature is ENABLED:
•
Radio always checks for Ex12 VDC when the radio
is
ON
. If loss of Ex12 VDC is detected while the
radio is in standby:
a single Alert Tone will be
transmitted immediately.
•
If loss of Ex12 VDC is detected while the radio is in
receive:
a single Alert Tone will be transmitted after the
received message is complete
.
•
If loss of Ex12 VDC is detected while the radio is in
transmit:
a single Alert Tone will be transmitted at the end of
the transmission.
•
Once loss of Ex12 VDC is detected and the Alert
Tone is transmitted, the radio will automatically send the
Alert Tone once every hour until Ex12 VDC is
restored or the batteries are exhausted. If radio is set for
Automatic Turn-Off (default setting) this hourly alert will
NOT
occur.
•
If Dead battery is detected the radio ceases all operation, a
DEAD battery tone is heard on the callbox speaker and the
radio will turn
OFF
.
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