Benelec BWI900 User manual

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BWI900
WIRELESS INTERCOM
USER MANUAL
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Benelec Pty. Ltd.
Title Benelec Wireless Intercom 900 User Manual Version V1.1
Release Jan. 2021
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Benelec Pty Ltd. 17 Byrnes St, Botany NSW 2019, Australia, [phone], [phone], [email protected]
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of our BWI900 Wireless Intercom. This product is the
most advanced multiplexed communication terminal, providing up to 10 users talking
simultaneously with hands-free operation.
The BWI900 combines reliable performance, quality, and versatility into a compact and
easy to use with state-of-the-art technology platform.
1.2 Main Features
Any 10 users out of unlimited users per Group can talk simultaneously with full
hands-free operation while additional users are able to listen to the audio.
Advanced CODEC protocol minimized the impact of terrestrial interference.
Super dynamic range of Active Noise Cancellation greater than 95dB
Max Talk range between devices is 0.62mile / 1.0Km typical for the BWI900 terminals
in free space (Please note: vehicles and buildings will reduce this expected range).
AES 128 Bit encryption means a Secure way of isolated PIN encryption per Group.
Powerful OLED display indicating Group & ID on one screen at the same time.
Heavy duty and robust mechanical design and fully fulfilled waterproof IP67 including
detachable Antenna system.
Optional 5 Bay drop-in charger, charging 5 x individual radios and simultaneously
charging 5 x replaceable batteries.
USB charging of radios via USB DC/AC charge devices or External USB Power Bank
Extensive range of headset options that is constantly expanding.
1.3 Included Accessories
User Manual
Carry Case with Foam Insert
0620635C USB Charging Cable
0631235 BWI900 Full Dipole
0631236 BWI900 1/4 wave Stub
06105109 Battery x 3
1.4 Optional Accessories
•06107310 Leather Carry Case
•0631235 BWI900 Full Dipole
•0631236 BWI900 1/4 Wave
•0610525 Drop-In 5 Bay Rapid Charger with 5 Batteries Simultaneously
•06105109 3.7vDC 2000mAH Li Ion Replacement Battery
•07842B4 Ultra Light Headset
•0620635C USB Charging Cable
•07841B4 Throat Microphone with Air Tube Earphone and On/Off Switch
•0620635P Programming Cable for Firmware update
•0784235B4 Dual Ear Heavy Duty Light Headset
•0785111B4 High Noise Headset with Boom Microphone
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Item
Description
Power Button
Press and hold the Power button longer than 2 seconds to turn the
device power on/off
Mode Button
Select Group number, ID number, Side Tone on/off, Talk on/off,
Microphone sensitivity level, and Audio output level
Up Button Increase Volume level, Group number, and ID number etc. in each mode
Down Button
Decrease Volume level, Group number, and ID number etc. in each
mode
Talk Button
Talk On/Off in Group mode
Mute On/Off in Team mode
Top Button Full Duplex/ Half Duplex PTT Mode Selection
Headset Jack 3.5mm headset contact
Antenna Detachable antenna
USB Jack USB port for firmware upgrade and battery recharge
Drop in charge Contact Drop in charge contact for recharging battery
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Title Benelec Wireless Intercom 900 User Manual Version V1.1
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HOW TO USE THE BWI900
3.1 Power On/Off
Press and hold the "Power" button longer than 2 seconds to turn the device powers on/off.
3.2 Volume Up/ Down
Press "▲" button to control volume up and
"▼" button for volume down after turn the
device powers on.
The display shows volume set level 03
initially.
Receive volume can be adjusted between
levels 0~8.
3.3 Group/Channel selection
Press and hold the "Mode" button till “Setting
Mode” is displayed.
Select the Group number “00”~”24” for
900Mhz BWI900 devices, by press the "▲" or
"▼" button.
Long press the “Mode” button to keep the
Group number you selected.
All equipment/belt packs must have the same Group number to communicate with each
other within the group. 24 separate channels/Groups are available for the BWI900.
3.4 ID selection
In a group, each BWI900 terminal needs to
have a unique ID per device from "00" to “09”
(or ID”00” to ID”05”). (Please note a long-
range Firmware option provides up to 5 ID
codes. Should you require up to 10 codes the
Firmware will need to be changed).
The ID "00" becomes a Master device in a
group and every group needs to have the ID.
"00" terminal ID, the network will not be established without the ID00 allocation.
ID00~ID08 (ID01~ID04) are serving full duplex communications simultaneously.
The ID “09” (ID05) is operated by anyone using the PTT and can talk via an open
slot.
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VOLUME
GROUP I D
TALK
00 00
<Setting Mode>
1.GROUP 00
<Setting Mode>
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If you press PTT while someone else is talking by pressing PTT among users who have
ID09, an alert will occur and your PTT will not be activated. You need to wait for the
person on the talking to release PTT and then press PTT. The ID “09” (05) can be
selected indefinitely.
Press and hold the "Mode" button till “Setting
Mode” is displayed.Short press the “Mode” button so “ID” is displayed in “Setting Mode”.
Select each different ID number per device from "00" to "09" in a group by pressing the
"▲" or "▼" button. Long press the “Mode” button to keep the ID number you selected.
3.5 Side Tone On/Off
Press and hold the "Mode" button till
“Setting Mode” is displayed.
Short press the “Mode” button two times so
“SIDE TONE” is displayed in “Setting Mode”.
Select the Side Tone “ON” or “OFF” by
press the "▲" or "▼" button.
Long press the “Mode” button to keep the
side tone on or off you selected.
3.6 Microphone Sensitivity Level selection
Press and hold the "Mode" button till
“Setting Mode” is displayed.
Short press the “Mode” button three times so
“MIC GAIN” is displayed in “Setting Mode”.
Select the Microphone Sensitivity Level
“1”~”5” by press the "▲" or "▼" button.
Long press the “Mode” button to keep the
Microphone Sensitivity Level you selected.
3.7 AES / Security Code Selection
Press and hold the "Mode" button till “Setting
Mode” is displayed.
Short press the “Mode” button four times so
“SEC CODE” is displayed in “Setting Mode”.
The security code consists of four digits and
it is available for you to select “1”~”9”, “A”,
<Setting Mode>
3.SIDE TONE ON
<Setting Mode>
4.MIC GAIN 1
<Setting Mode>
5.SEC CODE 0000

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B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” for each digit by press the "▲" or "▼" button.
Long press the “Mode” button to keep the security code you selected.
3.8 Operation Mode Selection – Full or Half Duplex Operation
The BWI900 terminal provides the option to operate the terminal in either Full Duplex
mode (hands free – No PTT Required) or Half Duplex (PTT Mode – PTT button on the
front of the terminal required to transmit audio). The button on top of terminal is the
Operation Mode Selection button. Depress and hold the button down till the TALK text on
the display is either present or not.
“TALK” = Full Duplex
No “TALK” = Half Duplex (TALK will then display when the PTT button is depressed)
4. Specifications
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Dimension
122.7 x 23.5 / 31.0(With Belt Clip) x 67mm
Weight
180g
Frequency Range
915Mhz ~ 926Mhz
Modulation
GFSK with FHSS
Voice Codec
16bit/8KHz
Tx Max Output Power
320mW
Rx Sensitivity
-95dBm
Headset Input / Output
Microphone: 3.5 mm phone jack with electret microphone
bias, adjustable gain with 30dB range.
Headphone: 3.5 mm phone jack; 32 Ω load
External Controls
Side panel: Push button for Volume Up/Down
Front panel: Push buttons for Power On/Off,
Talk On/Off, Mode select
Top panel; Push button for Talk On/Off for ID 01~08 and
PTT for ID 09
External Interfaces
4 Pole 3.5 mm Headphone Jack X 2 ea,
Micro USB Jack for Battery Charging & Firmware update
Voice Latency
< 180ms typical
Num. of Frequency Channel
52 channels
Channel Spacing
500 KHz
Battery Type
Li-Ion Battery @3.7V/ 2000mA
Antenna
Detachable Type Dipole Antenna
Distance Range (LOS)
0.62mile / 1.0km for 900Mhz
Frequency response
50 Hz ~ 4 kHz
Maximum operation users
10 User including Master device
Indicators
OLED display for Group Number, ID, Volume Level,
Battery status, Operational Mode, Talk On/Off
Battery Operational Time
12 Hours Typical
Battery Charging Time
3 to 5 Hours