7 Series 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 8 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 an SMB 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.
S e n s o r T u r n - O n J u m p e r
The Sensor Turn-On jumper can be set to turn-on the radio
whenever the Sensor Input is pulled low.
I n p u t / O u t p u t C o n n e c t o r
The 6-pin, polarized connector is used to connect external
input/output devices. This allows connection of an external
+12 VDC input, an external DC level sensor input, and 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.
RF Mating Connectors
50
Ω
BNC Antenna Connector
Program Button
Program Display
Battery Mating
Connectors
Battery Holder with
D-Cell Batteries Installed
Pre-Drilled Mounting
Holes (4 Corners)
FIG-3: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors
Speaker Connector
Input/Output
Connector
Captive Plastic Case
Screws (4 Corners)
RJ-11 Program Cable Connector
Charge Jumper
On/PTT Connector
Sensor Turn-On
Jumper
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