Primex Wireless XR Transmitter XR Transmitter with Attached Antenna Operations Manual Document number: ECN: Revision Date: 1014.200 2.
New transmitter Model XR Document: 1014.100 I. 1. ECN: 2.00 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 FCC INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose This manual documents the overall operations of the new XR synchronized clock transmitter system. 1.2 FCC Information and Requirements 1.2.1 Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 1.3 Canada IC Information and Requirements ECN: 1.10 1.3.1 RSS-119 Statement To comply with Industry Canada’s RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 1.3.2 Industry Canada Statement per Section 4.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 1.6 General Overview This product is an enhancement of our existing 14000 Master Transmitter with GPS receiver. A basic pictorial is provided below of our new transmitter Acronyms: • • • • • • • • • • Compusync – NTP server for remote networks GPS – Global Positioning System. Precise satellite time source. GMT – Greenwich Mean Time, previous standard 0 time zone set at longitude = 0 also know as the prime or Greenwich meridian. This has been replaced by UTC.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 2. XR TRANSMITTER PRODUCT OPERATION 2.1 XR Hardware Definitions 2.1.1 Back Panel Picture This is a picture of the back panel label that shows the input connector positions and control switch positions described in sections 2.1.3 and 2.1.4. Figure 2 – Rear Panel of XR Transmitter 2.1.2 Front Panel Picture This is a picture of the front panel that is defined section 2.3.2. Figure 3 – Front Panel of XR Transmitter After Time Synchronization 2.1.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 2.1.4 Connector and Peripheral Definition Figure 5 - External Hardware Connections RF Board based Connector Description GPS IN NETWORK LAN Input from GPS receiver Network connection, connects to Lantronix serial port internally. This is a population option with the next connector. Wireless bulkhead antenna mount. This a population option with the previous connector.
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New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 2.2 XR Transmitter Set Up 2.2.1 General Set Up Considerations The XR transmitter should be located in an area that maximizes the propagation of the signal to the largest area in the facility. The FCC license needs to be applied for and granted before the equipment can be set up and operated. The channel switch setting on the back of the transmitter must match the channel authorized by the license.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 e. If this transmitter is to be locally connected to an XR server, the CAT 5 cable from the server must be plugged into the NETWORK LAN CONNECTOR on the back of the transmitter. Make sure the NTP/GPS switch on the back of the XR transmitter is in the LAN position. 3. Set up the communications configuration: a. If this is a standalone transmitter with no network connection, set the LAN/LOCAL switch to LOCAL. b.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 2.3 XR Transmitter Operation 2.3.1 Scope This manual defines the operation of the XR transmitter with case-attached whip antenna. It does not include the operation of the following: • High power transmitters or transmitters with external antennae. • Clocks, timers, repeaters, or switches. • The XR server or any of its software. o The network connection process for the transmitter to the server. • The Compusync switch or software.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 • If an error condition has occurred (the Red LED is flashing) the bottom line will have a scrolling error message instructing the operator to look at the diagnostic menus or to call Technical Support. 2.3.3 Detailed Panel and Menu Operation Normal Display – 2 rows of text: 1. Time (HH:MM:SS format) – am or pm on display if in 12 hour format 2. Date (Day of week, month, and year format) 3. Standard time (ST) or Daylight savings time (DT) 4.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 c. DST Switch (same as the ST/DST switch) d. 12/24 Hour Format (same as the 24H/12H switch) e. GMT Offset (same as the UTC+/UTC- switch) h. LAN/LOCAL i. NTP/GPS 3. Diagnostics a. Firmware Rev b. Time Since Last GPS c. Hardware Revi d. GPS/Repeater e. Last Rptr Update f. Serial Number g. MAC Address 4. ECN: 1.10 GPS Setup a. Garmin GPS 16 Garmin GPS 18 b. TBD 1 c. TBD 2 d. TBD 3 e. TBD 4 5. Tech support info a. 1-800-404-8112 b. techsupport@primexwireless.
New transmitter Document: 1014.100 ECN: 1.10 3. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Specification Frequency Range Transmission Range Radio Technology Modulation Number of Channels 72.02 to 75.98 MHz 1 mile open field Narrowband FM FSK 50 Mobile under Part 90.35 48 Fixed under Part 90.
