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CHAPTER 1 

Introduction

General Description

RTS Wireless BTR-80N UHF Synthesized Wireless Intercom 
system offers reliable, high-performance, high-fidelity full-
duplex communications delivered with minimum spectrum 
usage.

The BTN-80N system includes the BTR-80N frequency agile 
base station and up to four (4) TR-80N or TR-82N frequency 
agile beltpacks operating in full-duplex communications. An 
almost unlimited number of beltpacks may be used with a base 
station if the beltpacks are in Push-To TX mode (half- duplex).

The BTR-80N system incorporates two (2) audio channel 
operation, permitting the beltpack operator to choose between 
two (2) separate audio channels of communication, with the 
base station tracking the beltpack selection. This allows the user 
the flexibility to create a party line and a private line within the 
same beltpack.

The BTR-80N system is perfectly suited for standalone 
operation and can also interface with other RTS wired intercom 
systems. In addition to the external intercom systems interfaces, 
the system provides connections for auxiliary balanced audio 
input and output, as well as wireless talk-around (WTA) and 
stage announce (SA) features.

The BTR-80N system has been designed for reliable, efficient 
operation. Operating in the 482 to 722MHz range, the units 
perform reliably at line-of-sight distances of 1000 feet. With 
available antenna systems from RTS, the effective operating 
range can be extended. The high-efficiency beltpacks provide 
between 8 and 11 hours of uninterrupted operation using NiMH 
rechargeable battery packs. 

System Features

Frequency-agile base station and beltpacks. No external 

computer/device required to select frequencies.

Backlit base-station LCD allows the user to easily monitor 

the beltpack’s status and change base station frequencies.

Squelch adjust on the BTR-80N, TR-80N, and TR-82N 

beltpacks.

Beltpack’s battery level displayed on the base station and in 

beltpack’s menus.

ClearScan function on base station and beltpack to 

automatically find the best channels on which to operate.

Full-duplex (simultaneous talk and listen) or Push-to-Tx 

(half duplex) operation.

Compatible with Audiocom (Telex), RTS TW and Clear-

Com wired intercoms.

Two (2) independent channels of intercom audio with the 

ability to operate party line and RTS matrix on the same 

intercom channel at the same time.

WTA (Wireless Talk-Around) beltpack control. This feature 

allows beltpacks to talk to each other, but their audio is lifted 

from any wired system connected to the base station.

SA (Stage Announce) beltpack control. Allows the user to 

direct their audio to a jack on the back of the base for P.A. 

systems or other external audio systems.

Relay contact closure on the base when the SA button is 

pressed.

TR-82N features two (2) audio channel binaural operation in 

either stereo or mono mode.

TR-82N has a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) jack for auxiliary input 

from another audio source, such as an IFB, iPod, or other 

similar device.

Beltpack units contained in a weather and shock resistant die 
cast magnesium case.

Convenient IEC power connector on the base station so the 
unit can plug directly to outlets. No in-line or wall plug 
power supply.

Dark mode configurable on TR-80N and TR-82N beltpacks. 

This shuts down all LEDs.

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Страница 1: ...F 01U 195 915 Rev 09 JUNE 2019 BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N Professional Wireless Intercom System Operating Instructions...

Страница 2: ...anything contained in this manual and shall not be held liable for any implied warranties of fitness for a particular application or for any indirect special or consequential damages The information...

Страница 3: ...s not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the...

Страница 4: ...4 BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N...

Страница 5: ...ain 34 Base Transmitter Power 34 Squelch Settings 34 Stage Announce Level 35 Antenna Power 35 CAN Bus Number 36 Intercom Settings 36 2 Wire Intercom 37 4 Wire Intercom 37 Auxiliary Settings 38 ClearSc...

Страница 6: ...ck Out 69 First Use Default 69 Factory Reset 70 RF Monitor Screen 70 Setting Beltpack ID 70 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 71 BTR 80N Menu Structure 72 TR 80N Beltpack Screen Flowchart 73 TR 82N Beltpack Screen...

Страница 7: ...on using NiMH rechargeable battery packs System Features Frequency agile base station and beltpacks No external computer device required to select frequencies Backlit base station LCD allows the user...

Страница 8: ...the intercom input level is too high 7 2 wire Selection Peak Input Indicators Displays which 2 wire intercoms are active with a green indication A red indication means the intercom input level is too...

Страница 9: ...Matrix type intercom systems 6 Intercom 2 Interface to wired intercom channel 2 2 Wire Male and female 3 pin XLR connectors wired in parallel The connectors are switched to the appropriate intercom c...

Страница 10: ...2oz 3 24kg TX Antenna 1 2 Wave supplied TNC Male Connector RX Antenna 1 2 Wave supplied TNC Male Connector FCC ID B5DM528 Frequency Response 200Hz 4kHz Four Wire Input Level Adjustable 2Vrms typical T...

Страница 11: ...e off 10mW 50mW 100mW 249mW Modulation Type FM Deviation 4kHz RF Frequency Stability 2 5PPM Modulation Limiter Peak Responding Compressor Radiated Harmonics Spurious Exceeds FCC specifications Receive...

Страница 12: ...nd TALK button 4 Audio Channel Select Button Allows user to select either audio channel 1 or audio channel 2 5 Bat Peak Light BAT PK Light flashes once when unit turns on if the battery is good If the...

Страница 13: ...y the beltpack and a bias voltage supplied if needed 6 Battery Latch Press down to release the battery pack While holding the latch down slide the battery pack about 1 8 inch back toward the latch unt...

Страница 14: ...On Temperature Range 4 F to 130 F 20 C to 55 C Dimensions 3 75 W x 5 05 H x 1 65 D 9 5cm x 12 8cm x 4 2cm Weight 16oz 454g with alkaline batteries TX Antenna 1 4 Wave supplied Screw Type Replaceable R...

Страница 15: ...armonics Spurious Exceeds FCC specifications Receiver Type Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Synthesized FM RF Sensitivity 0 6 V for 12dB SINAD Squelch Threshold adjustable 12 20 24dB SINAD about 1 0...

Страница 16: ...n the back of the base station The user also loses their sidetone indicating stage announce is active The other wireless beltpacks and wired users do not hear the user s audio The button is non latchi...

Страница 17: ...l 5 pin Telex RTS units have a software setup to select if XLR pin 3 or 5 is the channel 2 output and if pin 3 is ground 7 Battery Latch Press down to release the battery pack While the latch is held...

Страница 18: ...mensions 3 75 W x 5 35 H x 2 02 D 9 5cm x 13 5cm x 5 1cm Weight 21 oz 595 g with alkaline batteries TX Antenna 1 4 Wave supplied Screw Type Replaceable RX Antenna 1 4 Wave supplied Screw Type Replacea...

Страница 19: ...C specifications Receiver Type Two Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receivers Synthesized FM RF Sensitivity 0 6 V for 12 dB SINAD Squelch Threshold adjustable 12 20 24 dB SINAD IF Selectivity 6 dB at...

Страница 20: ...22 Introduction BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N...

Страница 21: ...perating Instructions 1 Power Cord 2 Antennas one Transmit and one Receive 1 Warranty and Website Information Card 1 2 terminal plug for SA Relay 4 Rubber feet 1 Packaging Checklist 1 Simplified Decla...

Страница 22: ...wave antenna to the antenna input receptacle labeled Transmit on the right side of the rear panel The antenna should be vertically aligned Attach the receive 1 2 wave antenna to the antenna input rec...

Страница 23: ...obably has the most effect on your RTS Wireless Intercom System s overall performance The following suggestions result in optimum performance FIGURE 14 Distance Between Base Station and Beltpack FIGUR...

Страница 24: ...ORTANT DO NOT mount the base station 1 2 wave antennas on or next to metal such as beams walls with metal studs or equipment racks etc This also applies to antennas assembled directly to the Base Stat...

Страница 25: ...e produces the most reliable antenna performance The base station is supplied with two 2 antennas This provides satisfactory system performance in most applications System range can be enhanced by rem...

Страница 26: ...24 Installation BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N...

Страница 27: ...less Talk Around 2 channels of private 2 wire intercom among TR 80N and TR 82N beltpacks Local base station headset The base station also features A relay closure activated when the SA button is press...

Страница 28: ...ire external audio intercom systems These XLR jacks are designated intercom 1 and 2 on the rear panel They accept Telex RTS and Clear Com types of intercom systems The pinouts of these standard types...

Страница 29: ...e of 2 wire system used must be at one end of each intercom line Since RTS TW carries both channels of audio on one 1 cable the four 4 intercom XLR connectors are connected in parallel when RTS is sel...

Страница 30: ...Auxiliary Input XLR and 6 3mm Jack Pinouts The auxiliary output jack is a 3 pin XLR jack It produces a line level balanced output Please refer to Figure 25 The auxiliary input output can be set to lo...

Страница 31: ...n XLR connector see Figure 26 is where audio exits the base when a beltpack user presses the SA button The pinout of the plug connector is shown in Figure 29 FIGURE 29 Stage Announce Pinouts FIGURE 30...

Страница 32: ...ink cable is passed from OUT to OUT or IN to IN the WTA audio may terminate in multiple places and cause the WTA audio level to be greatly reduced The base station link jacks can interface with other...

Страница 33: ...rned off Voltages within the unit need time to drop below a threshold If powered up within the above time the unit may boot as the wrong frequency band WARNING Even with the unit powered down via the...

Страница 34: ...MENU GP_CH select Base Main Intercom Settings and Aux Settings appear in the main selection screen 2 Using the UP DOWN arrow buttons select GP_CH Select 3 Press SET The Group Channel Select screen ap...

Страница 35: ...it sets itself to the frequencies and returns to the main selection screen NOTE Press MENU at anytime and the unit changes to the group and frequencies selected Base Main Settings Settings contained i...

Страница 36: ...he UP DOWN arrow buttons select Base Main 3 Press SET 4 Using the UP DOWN arrow buttons select TX Power 5 Press SET The transmit power level starts flashing 6 Using the UP DOWN arrow buttons adjust th...

Страница 37: ...status screen press MENU 2 Using the UP DOWN arrow buttons select Base Main 3 Press SET 4 Using the UP DOWN arrow buttons select MORE 5 Press the DOWN arrow button The stage announce level flashes 6 U...

Страница 38: ...k user ID assignment Beltpack TX and Talk shutdown via the base front panel FIGURE 48 Base Number Table 1 lists valid base number settings Please see Connection of Multiple Base Stations with the Link...

Страница 39: ...no action is taken after five 5 minutes 4 Wire Intercom The screens below show the progression of setting 4 wire parameters FIGURE 50 4 Wire Intercoms To adjust the 4 wire intercom settings do the fo...

Страница 40: ...selections start flashing 4 Using the UP DOWN arrow buttons select the option you desire 5 When finished press SET 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for Intercom 2 7 When finished press SET The auxiliary inp...

Страница 41: ...for 2 seconds in the group channel select screen see Figure 54 1st Use Defaults 1st Use Defaults is used to set the base station to Group 01A channels 1 2 3 4 and RETAIN any user defined groups in me...

Страница 42: ...ature set of a single base becomes available to the whole system This feature set also includes base stations that have their transmitters off in order to conserve RF spectrum These features are WTA W...

Страница 43: ...k TX power level Beltpack TX and or Talk Shutdown First On Latch Out FIGURE 57 Base To Beltpack and Beltpack To Base RF Data Links These two 2 data paths are intact when there is only one 1 base commu...

Страница 44: ...FIGURE 58 Three 3 base stations connected via 2 wire intercom only Two 2 bases have their transmitter off one has its transmitters on 42 Operation BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N...

Страница 45: ...ks via link cables connected to a master base station There can be up to seven 7 servants working with one 1 master A servant or master base is set via the Base Main menu screen in the base station Fr...

Страница 46: ...63 A base link cable connected system with terminators on both ends 44 Operation BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N FIGURE 62 CAN Bus 120 Ohm termination CAN T and base pin functions Part Number PRD000223002 not s...

Страница 47: ...connected via 2 wire and or 4 wire audio links All bases share WTA audio They do NOT share CAN bus data WTA and a SINGLE CAN Bus Network Bases connected via 2 wire and or 4 wire audio links All bases...

Страница 48: ...is the only one that provides a termination of the WTA intercom channels This pin is labeled TERM CONT on the RJ 45 plug pinouts in this section Care must be taken to connect cables between base stat...

Страница 49: ...and channel an hourglass symbol appears on the base display in the location normally occupied by the battery symbol A beltpack is assigned an ID number by the base in this time Finally a normal batte...

Страница 50: ...mination plugs CAN T at the beginning and end of the networked base stations 6 Power up all base stations 7 Set all base stations to factory defaults via a four button reset MENU SET UP DOWN 8 Power d...

Страница 51: ...22 23 for each additional beltpack 26 Power up the beltpacks WTA and Several CAN Bus Networks These base stations may be connected via 2 wire and or 4 wire audio links They are also connected togethe...

Страница 52: ...via the BTR 80N software menus the intercoms local headset auxiliary stage announce etc as detailed in BTR 80N Operation 16 Set the master base station with its transmitters on to the master base num...

Страница 53: ...FIGURE 69 Multiple base stations connected via 2 wire audio cable and two CAN Bus networks BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N Operation 51...

Страница 54: ...r cord and antennas to the base 3 Connect the base to audio interfaces such as 2 wire 4 wire SA Auxiliary or local headset 4 Press and hold the MENU button while powering up the base station 5 When th...

Страница 55: ...at the end of the case where the strap is attached to the case Be sure strap goes under batteries 1 Open the battery pack by inserting fingernail and lifting 4 Tuck end of strap under door when placin...

Страница 56: ...tpack and a bias voltage supplied if needed Sidetone Sidetone is the amount of the user s voice fed back to their headphone The sidetone level in the beltpack and base station is fixed It cannot be ad...

Страница 57: ...it Pressing the TALK button a second time changes the mode of the button 2 Release SET to accept the currently displayed setting Selectable Modes TALK tb off Talk disabled tb Ptt Push to talk tb LAt P...

Страница 58: ...n The current mode of the SA button displays 2 Still holding SET press the SA button again to turn SA on or off 3 Release SET to accept the displayed setting Wireless Talk Around WTA To disconnect the...

Страница 59: ...ing without any changes Press MENU Factory group frequencies cannot be changed User group frequencies Group 19u to 30u can be changed Transmit Frequency The Transmit Frequency screen displays the belt...

Страница 60: ...the unit on the new receive frequency Microphone Gain The Microphone Gain screen displays the beltpack microphone gain setting There are 16 possible settings The number zero 0 indicates minimum microp...

Страница 61: ...Transmit Power Settings When the unit is set to auto base station information tells the beltpack the appropriate power settings to use based upon the received signal strength level at the base statio...

Страница 62: ...e base audio mute commands When a user disables the beltpack Portable Station Connect button the beltpack TALK button turns off Pt tr Push to Transmit The transmitter is off and audio muted until the...

Страница 63: ...ives you an indication of interference levels as you scroll through the groups User defined groups without a defined frequency for one of the receive channels display a u to indicate undefined The deg...

Страница 64: ...tpack can transmit on the frequency at a time A beltpack user attempting to talk on top of another beltpack on the same frequency hears a double beep in their headset A beltpack tries to establish its...

Страница 65: ...ntly displayed setting Selectable Modes TALK 1 or 2 off TALK disabled 1 or 2 on Push to talk 1 or 2 Lon Push to latch Battery Peak Light The battery peak lights indicate battery condition and audio mo...

Страница 66: ...k LED when pressed To enable or disable Wireless Talk Around options do the following 1 Press and hold SET while pressing the WTA button The current WTA mode displays Pressing WTA a second time change...

Страница 67: ...diting without any changes Press MENU Factory group frequencies cannot be changed User group frequencies Group 19u to 30u can be changed Transmit Frequency The Transmit Frequency screen displays the b...

Страница 68: ...e unit on the new receive frequency Microphone Gain The Microphone Gain screen displays the beltpack microphone gain setting There are 16 possible settings The number zero 0 indicates minimum micropho...

Страница 69: ...the current setting of the beltpack transmitter s output power level There are four 4 settings Transmit Power Settings When the unit is set to auto base station information tells the beltpack the app...

Страница 70: ...pt the screen setting If Aux is not Off the next screen displays Au NN where NN is a two 2 digit number between 0 and 15 This is the volume level setting for the aux input 4 Press SET The two 2 digits...

Страница 71: ...lashes 2 Using the UP DOWN arrow buttons display the clear groups 3 Press SET to select a group 4 Press MENU to bail out without selecting a group Clear groups are displayed first They are in group or...

Страница 72: ...Auto 2 Portable Station Deselect The base can disable the TALK button of a beltpack This shuts off the mic in PTT mode and turns off the transmitter in PT TR mode 3 First On Latch Out This locks a bas...

Страница 73: ...APPENDIX A Additional Resources BTR 80N Menu Structure...

Страница 74: ...72 BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N...

Страница 75: ...BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N 73 TR 80N Beltpack Screen Flowchart...

Страница 76: ...74 BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N TR 82N Beltpack Screen Flowchart...

Страница 77: ...because a certain amount of frequency separation between transmit nad receive bands is required for good transmit and receive operation If they are too close the RF performance of the system is reduc...

Страница 78: ...nd channels System A Group 1a channels 1 2 3 4 System B Groups 1b channels 5 6 7 8 System C Group 1c channels 9 10 11 12 FIGURE 82 Groups and Tv Channels Used A group also contains frequencies within...

Страница 79: ...und the area of use there seem to be locations where the signal swooshes or completely disappears Make sure both antennas on the base and beltpack are connected and follow the location suggestions Cha...

Страница 80: ...devices in very warm places Extreme temperatures reduce battery performance and may also lead to leakage Use only high quality AA sized alkaline batteries in the battery packs When not in use disconn...

Страница 81: ...BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N 79 2 Wire Systems Specification...

Страница 82: ...d void the user s authority to operate this equipment The beltpack is intended to be worn on the belt of the user with both antennas vertical for best operating range and performance Placing the beltp...

Страница 83: ...cm 7 9 pouces doit tre maintenue entre les antennes de la station de base BTR 80N et toutes les personnes CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the equipment could void the user s authority to opera...

Страница 84: ...U IS IT LV LI LT LU MT NL NO PL RO SK SI ES SE UK France FR The use of the equipment requires a license if not a professional user Austria AT Belgium BE and Germany DE Equipment may only be used in th...

Страница 85: ...CTN No ALP 450 ALP 600 520 760 MHz Bi directional Log Periodic Antenna Includes mounting hardware and 10 feet 3 meters coaxial cable with TNC connectors Model CTN No ALP 600 APS1 COMB_SPLT Model CTN...

Страница 86: ...o TP 3 RTS type Model CTN No TP 3R 2TX80N Dual transmit connector kit for BTR 80N Model CTN No 2TX80N KIT SA Relay plug adapter CONN PCB 2 PIN 2MM BLK Printed 1 2 2862046 DC LP Locking D C plug Plug D...

Страница 87: ...d Color Frequency Coverage of Antenna Frequency Band Designators F H A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 FA RW RS Red White 470 550 MHz X X X FA YW RS Yellow White 525 610 MHz X X X X FA GW RS Green White 610 710 M...

Страница 88: ...ince the three band units are made for worldwide customers the 18MHz range is the default shipped therefore a US or Canadian user must set a base station to the new US channel map in order for the bas...

Страница 89: ...BTR 80N TR 80N TR 82N 87...

Страница 90: ...Bosch Security Systems Inc 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville MN 55337 U S A www boschcommunications com...

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