TB7300 Transportable Base Station/ Repeater User’s Guide MBD-00003 · Issue 2· November 2019
Contact Information Tait Communications Corporate Head Office Tait International Limited P.O. Box 1645 Christchurch New Zealand For the address and telephone number of regional offices, refer to our website: www.taitradio.com Copyright and Trademarks All information contained in this document is the property of Tait International Limited. All rights reserved.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 General Safety and Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Explosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Scope of Manual This user’s guide provides information on the TB7304 Transportable Base Station/Repeater. For full details on the operation of the repeater itself, refer to MBD-00001-xx TB7300 Installation and Operation Manual. Document Conventions Please follow exactly any instruction that appears in the text as an ‘alert’. An alert provides necessary safety information as well as instruction in the proper use of the product.
Associated Documentation The following documentation is also available for your Tait product, which can be accessed from the Tait Technical Support website (http://support.taitradio.com): ■ Safety and Compliance Information—supplied with each radio. (The same information is included in this user’s guide.
1 General Safety and Compliance Information This chapter provides general information on safety precautions for operating the transportable base station/repeater. 1.1 Personal Safety 1.1.1 Explosive Environments Warning Do not operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Operating the equipment in these environments is a definite safety hazard. 1.1.2 High Temperatures Take care when handling a repeater which has been operating recently.
1.1.4 Proximity to RF Transmissions To comply with the RF Field Limits for Devices Used by the General Public for (Uncontrolled Environment)a, a safe separation distance of at least 12 feet (3.6 metres) from the antenna system should be maintained. This figure is calculated for a typical installation, employing one 50W base station transmitter. Other configurations, including installations at multi-transmitter sites, must be installed so that they comply with the relevant RF exposure standards. a.
1.2 Equipment Safety 1.2.1 Installation and Servicing Personnel The equipment should be installed and serviced only by qualified personnel. 1.2.2 Preventing Damage to the PA The repeater has been designed to operate safely under a wide range of antenna loading conditions. Transmitting into a low VSWR will maximize the power delivered to the antenna. Notice ting.
1.4 Regulatory Information 1.4.1 Distress Frequencies The 406 to 406.1MHz frequency range is reserved worldwide for use by Distress Beacons. Do not program transmitters to operate in this frequency range. 1.4.2 Compliance Standards This equipment has been tested and approved to various national and international standards. Refer to the latest issue of the Specifications Manual for a complete list of these standards. 1.4.
1.5 Device and Network Security If this radio network equipment is used for mission-critical applications, it is important to be able to ensure security and continuity of operation. For IP-network-connected equipment, it is also important to ensure that this equipment is not a means of compromising other equipment in the network. All network elements should be physically secured, where possible. This includes the use of locked cabinets and locked rooms.
2 Introduction The Transportable Base Station/Repeater is a complete transportable radio solution in a rugged case with three power supply options.
3 Basic Operation 3.1 Battery Select Switch Warning When shipping and charging the transportable base station, set the battery select switch to EXTERNAL AC/DC, BATTERY ISOLATE to comply with safety regulations. The battery select switch is protected with a raised red surround to avoid accidental switching on when the lid is closed. Figure 3.
Notice Press the recessed button located at the left of the Charge LED to turn charging off and on. Figure 3.2 3.2 Recessed charge button Battery Power With a fully-charged battery, an operating regime of 10% transmit at 15W, and 90% standby time will keep the transportable base station running for approx. 8 hours (with a new battery). Note that the internal battery is rated to operate to max +50°C ambient temperature. 3.3 Battery Charging Warning Risk of fire! The lid must be open when charging.
3.4 External DC Power A DC input cable with red and black clamps (clips) is supplied with the transportable base station for connection to external DC Supplies between 11 and 15 VDC. Refer to the product label for the input voltage range. To operate the unit from an external DC source, set the battery select switch to EXTERNAL AC/DC. External DC supply will not charge the internal battery.
LED 3.6.3 Indication Details Status green battery is fully charged or above 20% charged Status red, flashing battery is low Status off battery has been disconnected due to low voltage Charge This LED is only lit when an AC supply is connected. Set the battery select switch to EXTERNAL AC/DC when charging the battery with AC Mains. External DC supply will not charge the internal battery. LED 3.
Warning Incorrect wiring of AC mains could result in death or serious injury. Notice TB7304 is operation-ready. To change any settings, refer to MBD-00001-xx TB7300 Base Station Installation and Operation Manual.
