Clear-Com T-Desk User manual

T-Desk
Desktop Software Reference Manual
399G115 Rev A 8-July-2014

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Table of Contents
Introducon............................................................................................................................1
Hardware Connecon .............................................................................................................2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 3
Installaon..............................................................................................................................3
T-Desk Overview ..................................................................................................................... 4
BaseStaon Main Tab.............................................................................................................. 5
BaseStaon Wire Levels Tab....................................................................................................7
BaseStaon Sengs Tab..........................................................................................................8
BaseStaon Tech Menu Tab................................................................................................... 10
BeltStaon Main Tab............................................................................................................. 13
BeltStaon Tech Menu Tab.................................................................................................... 15
All Systems Tab ..................................................................................................................... 16
All Belts Tab .......................................................................................................................... 16

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Document Reference
T-Desk Desktop Soware Reference Manual
Part Number 399G115 Rev A
TDeskRefMan_D0000108_2014_RevA
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Introducon
The Tempest2400 and Tempest900 Wireless systems include the Tempest Desktop soware (T-Desk) to simplify the process
of opmizing your Tempest Wireless systems. T-Desk is a computer program used for monitoring and managing Tempest
Wireless Intercom Systems. The soware can run from a portable ash drive as well as being local on a computer. It provides
an intuive method of accessing mulple Tempest Wireless BaseStaons and their associated BeltStaons. T-Desk allows a
user to adjust crical BaseStaon or BeltStaon sengs from the computer, and only requires connecon to your exisng
computer network.
Tempest2400 and Tempest900 are full featured intercom systems with funconality similar to most modern wired intercom
systems. It is capable of connecng to, and communicang with, most major brands of wired intercom systems. A single,
stand-alone Tempest BaseStaon with up to ve BeltStaons is as easy to operate as a cell phone. However, opmizing
mulple Tempest BaseStaons while connected to one or more wired intercom systems is not trivial. T-Desk displays all of the
relevant system informaon in a manner that is easy to see and adjust.
Although making adjustments is very easy, knowing what to adjust requires familiarity with Tempest Wireless’ system
performance. The best way to learn about the Tempest system is to become familiar with the system’s user manual.
Inappropriate sengs can induce echo, degrade clarity, and generate feedback. Time spent with the manual will help you get
the most from your Tempest2400 or Tempest900 Wireless Intercom by making setup easy when interfacing with your exisng
equipment.
Thank you for choosing Clear-Com for your wireless intercom needs. We are commied to providing you with a high quality
product that will deliver years of trouble-free service.
Note: T-Desk operates the same and displays on-screen sengs accordingly for a 2-channel and a 4-channel Tempest Wireless system.

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Hardware Connecon
Dynamic Host Conguraon Protocol (DHCP) is a system that allows each component on a computer network to automacally
obtain the network address informaon required for Network Interface Devices to communicate with one another. With DHCP
enabled on a Local Area Network (LAN), and T-Desk’s Base Log-In mode set to “Automac”, all network-connected Tempest
BaseStaons will automacally log into T-Desk. If the Base Log-In mode is set to “Manual”, then all network-connected
BaseStaons will appear in the T-Desk Navigaonal Pane, but will not log in unl told to do so by the T-Desk administrator.
Automac addressing includes TCP/IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Most 10/100 Ethernet devices are
compable and should congure properly when the BaseStaon is set for automac DHCP.
Mulple instances of T-Desk can be run on the same network; however, a BaseStaon can only log into one instance at a me.
If one user manually logs out of a specic BaseStaon, that BaseStaon can be selected manually by another user or will
automacally log in, depending on the Base Log-In Mode sengs.
Connect each Tempest BaseStaon to the LAN with a standard CAT-5 patch cable and open T-Desk on a computer that is
connected to the same router or server as the BaseStaon(s). Aer about 10 seconds, the BaseStaon informaon will begin
to load into T-Desk. DHCP Server is enabled by default in the BaseStaon, but through the BaseStaon Tech Menu, manual
addressing can be selected, or addressing can be disabled. The following TCP/IP modes are available via the BaseStaon for
connecon to T-Desk:
»Disabled - Disables LAN connecon on rear of BaseStaon
»Manual - allows for manual entry of IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
»DHCP Server - this enables the BaseStaon to act as a “server” to a single PC. Use this mode if you are connecng a
BaseStaon directly to a PC.
»DHCP Client - this enables the BaseStaon to become a “client” of a network. This mode should be used when a router is in
use to auto-assign IP addresses.
Any change to the TCP/IP mode requires the BaseStaon to be powered o and back on for changes to be implemented.
Newer computers that have Auto-MDIX capability can use either standard CAT-5 cable or a crossover cable. Auto-MDIX detects
the connected cable type and congures the computer connecon appropriately. Otherwise, a crossover cable is required
between the BaseStaon and the computer.
Advanced users may make adjustments to the TCP/IP address and other sengs. Selecng “DHCP” and then selecng
“Manual” will restore the manual seng defaults.
To manually enter IP address informaon go to the Tech Menu, select “LAN Sengs”, and rst select “TCP/IP Mode” and
change to “Manual.” Then manually enter the TCP/IP address, and default gateway. The “subnet mask” should normally
be 255.255.255.000. The MAC address is read-only informaon. To change the address values, advance to the screen for the
appropriate address. Use the volume knob to scroll through the values and press enter to advance through the three digit
porons of the address. Aer adjusng the last poron of the address, press enter to save the change.

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System Requirements
Windows XP, Vista or 7, 8, 8.1.
512 MB system memory
XGA video screen - 1024 x 768 or greater resoluon
Minimum 1.20 GHz-class CPU
Drive space requirement: 1 MB
Hardware and/or soware rewalls must pass ports 50500 and 50501 UDP, and 50502 TCP.
Wired router with DHCP server support, with one wired ethernet port per BaseStaon plus one wired port for PC connecvity.
An Ethernet crossover cable may be needed for direct connecon between the BaseStaon and computers not equipped with
Auto-MDIX capability.
Installaon
A copy of T-Desk is available from the Tempest Wireless CD provided by your Tempest Wireless dealer or via download from
www.clearcom.com.
To install T-Desk on your PC, open the T-Desk folder and click on the “Tempest Desktop Soware Setup.exe” icon to run the
program. Follow windows installer instrucons to complete installaon. The le “T-Desk##.dll” does not open, but is required
for T-Desk to run.
When using T-Desk with any kind of Windows applicaon, be sure to make an excepon for Tempest Desktop Soware in the
Windows rewall.

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T-Desk Overview
1. BaseStaon Navigaon Pane - all LAN connected BaseStaons will be listed on the le side of the screen in the
BaseStaon Navigaon Pane, and may be selected for monitoring or opmizing. The selected BaseStaon is
highlighted in orange and others are listed on individual buons with a blue background. BaseStaons are not
required to be named but descripve names make managing mulple systems easier. You can rename BaseStaons
under the Tech Menu tab. BaseStaons can be sorted alphabecally by right-clicking on the navigaon pane.
Individual BaseStaons can be selecvely logged out manually from T-Desk by right-clicking on the BaseStaon name.
2. BeltStaon Navigaon Pane - all BeltStaons connected to the selected BaseStaon will be displayed under the
base, and any of those BeltStaons can be selected for monitoring or opmizing. The selected BeltStaon will be
highlighted in orange and the others will have a gray background. BeltStaons are not required to be named, but
descripve names make managing mulitple belts easier. You can rename BeltStaons by selecng the appropriate
belt under the BeltStaon Navigaon Pane and then clicking on the Tech Menu tab.
3. Tabs - tabs are ulized throughout T-Desk to jump from screen-to-screen. T-Desk consists of primary system tabs
across the top of the screen including the: Main tab, Wired Levels tab, Sengs tab, Tech Menu tab, and Proles tab.
By clicking on a tab, you advance to the user interface screen of that tab. Under each primary system tab, there are a
series of secons which will direct you to specic system sengs, features, and informaon.
4. Baery Alert - this noes the user of the baery status for BeltStaons connected to any BaseStaon. If baery
charge levels are sucient, it will display “All belts report okay”. If baery charge levels are low, a red baery icon will
appear (see Low Baery Warning secon).
5. Network Selecon Buon - this buon enables the user to select from available networks and access BaseStaons
residing on other networks. Only one network can be selected at any given me.
6. Base Log-In Mode - this buon allows the user to determine how BaseStaons log in and out of T-Desk. When in
“Automac”, BaseStaons will come online automacally when properly congured and connected to the network.
“Manual” mode allows the user to choose which BaseStaons will appear in T-Desk.
7. Sengs Window - this is where the selected BaseStaon and/or BeltStaon’s tab informaon will be displayed.
8. Dashboard Status Bar - this is located along the boom of the T-Desk window in every tab. The Dashboard displays
a connuous snapshot of several system-wide sengs as well as hosng a set of “Mic Kill” buons for each intercom
channel. All items are informaonal with the excepon of the “Mic Kill” buons which will disable any open mic that
resides on the associated buon you click (Ch A, Ch B, Ch C, Ch D, or All Ch). See below for more informaon.
MONITOR STATUS
Slot Mode: Normal/Shared/Split
Assignment: Dynamic/Stac
Base Power Supply: AC/DC
Base Antenna: Local/Remote
Base Sync: Internal/External
Chan A&B 2-Wire Mode: RTS/ClearCom/Bal
Chan C&D 2-Wire Mode: RTS/ClearCom/Bal
Mic Kill: A/B/C/D/All
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BaseStaon Main Tab
The Main tab displays all sengs related to the selected BaseStaon and real-me status of its associated BeltStaons that
are logged in at that point in me. From this tab, you can view and access BeltStaons. In addion, you can access relays, call
features, wired intercom and auxillary out audio levels, stage announce, mic gain and mic kill sengs, sidetone, or front panel
display opons.
BeltStaon Status
The BeltStaon Slots secon displays the status of all BeltStaons (up to ve) that are associated (and logged into) the
currently selected BaseStaon. This informaon includes the name of the BeltStaon, talk channels enabled and in use,
baery level and alert, RSSI (Radio Signal Strength Indicator) and relay status (if any) for each BeltStaon.
In addion, there are acve Mic Kill and Call Belt buons for each registered BeltStaon. The “Mic Kill” buon will de-latch
the Talk buon(s) for that parcular BeltStaon. The BeltStaon user can re-enable the talk buon at any me. The “Call
Belt” buon iniates a call signal to that specic BeltStaon. By clicking on the BeltStaon’s name, you are routed to that
BeltStaon’s Main Sengs screen where you can adjust sengs specic to that BeltStaon.

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Relay Status
The Relay Status secon controls the ve relay opons available. Relays can act as Normal relays or in Acve Channel mode.
In Normal Relay Mode, relays 1-5 can be set as normal with any of the trigger opons available on the BeltStaon. An open
link indicates an open relay that it is not currently triggered.
Open Relay = Closed Relay =
In Acve Channel Relay Mode, channels A-D acvate relays 1-4 respecvely. When the talk buon for a channel is pressed,
the relay is closed. Relay 5 is sll available to work with any other trigger opons available as it would in Normal mode. The
BeltStaon relays are congured under the BeltStaon’s Main tab, but when in Acve Channel mode, relays are listed as
“Not Available.” Relays can sll be enabled and selected, but are not usable unl Relay Mode is set back to Normal at the
BaseStaon.
»Channel A = Relay 1
»Channel B = Relay 2
»Channel C = Relay 3
»Channel D = Relay 4
Call Channel
A “call” is a signal that can be sent to other users on the Tempest Wireless system or a connected wired intercom system.
The Call Channel area allows a T-Desk user to iniate a call signal on a specic channel.

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BaseStaon Wired Levels Tab
The Wired Intercom Levels tab allows you to acvate either 2-Wire or 4-Wire mode, and adjust the incoming and outgoing
audio levels on any of the intercom channels (A-D). The audio levels are measured in decibels (dB). To acvate a channel,
simply click the channel buon (A-D). Once the channel is acvated, you can adjust the levels using the slider bar(s). To
adjust, use your mouse to click on the slider you want to change and drag it to the new posion (or use keyboard arrow keys).
An acve channel will appear in blue and deacvated channels are grayed out. For more informaon on Two Wire and Four
Wire, refer to the Tempest manual. Note: An intercom channel cannot be acvated in both 2-Wire and 4-Wire mode at the same me.
Master Mode (Set Base as Master) - this mode is used when two or more BaseStaons are connected for 2-Wire operaon,
while slide switches (on BaseStaon) are set to ClearCom mode, and an external 2-Wire intercom system is not connected.
Master Mode will provide power for audio that a connected external 2-Wire intercom system would normally provide. Master
Mode is only available when the BaseStaon slide switches are set to ClearCom; in order to enable Master Mode, click on the
dark blue buon under “Master Mode” Two buons will appear; click the “On” buon. When unavailable (in RTS or Balanced
(BAL) mode), this buon will be disabled and grayed out. If there is no power on any of the 2-wire XLR connectors, Master
Mode will automacally be turned o.
Null Two-Wire Hybrid - this buon iniates “nulling” on channels that are connected to a 2-Wire intercom system. Before
nulling, all talk buons (mics) must be o on all Tempest BeltStaons and all 2-Wire intercom devices to insure accurate
results. All 2-Wire intercom interfaces experience echo due to inherent ineciencies in the 2-Wire hybrid circuitry. When the
circuit is nulled, a tone is generated, the echo is monitored, and Tempest’s internal circuitry automacally adjusts to minimize
the echo. Any connecon made through 2-Wire intercom connecons requires nulling. For more informaon on nulling, refer
to the Tempest2400 Wireless Reference Manual for more about nulling the system. Note: The nulling process will interfere with normal
communicaon, therefore, it should be done prior to use and not during.
To select the “type” of 2-Wire intercom system, use the slide switch(es) on the front of the Tempest BaseStaon labeled CHAN
A&B (and CHAN C&D with four-channel BaseStaons). This seng must be physically changed to either RTS, ClearCom, or
BAL and is not adjustable via T-Desk. However, you can view the current placement of switch(es) on the boom of the T-Desk
screen in the Dashboard Status Bar.

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Aux Out
The Aux Out secon can be accessed on the Main tab or the Wired Levels tab, and it allows adjustment to the Aux Out audio
levels. The Aux In levels are no longer adjusted at the BaseStaon; it is controlled via each BeltStaon as Program Volume
with individual level control. The Aux Out levels can be adjusted for all intercom channels (A-D) and are measured in decibels
(dB). To enable, move the slider bar to any value other than “0.” Adjusng the levels to OFF disables the funcon for the
corresponding channel.
BaseStaon Sengs Tab
The BaseStaon Seng Tab allows you to adjust the selected BaseStaon’s Stage Announce, Base Mic, and Front Panel sengs.

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Stage Announce
The Stage Announce audio out level can be adjusted by moving the slider bar to the le (lower) or the right (higher) and
is measured in decibels (dB). In addion to the audio level, you can enable or disable the Stage Relay associated with this
BaseStaon.
A “call” is a signal that can be sent to other users on the Tempest Wireless system or a connected to a 2-wire intercom system.
The Call Cong area pertains to the Call buon feature across the system and how those “calls” are handled:
yEnable All - this allows the call feature to occur from the wireless system to the wired system and vice versa.
yDisable All - this will prevent any call signal from occuring across the Tempest Wireless system. This only disables the call
feature on the wireless system. It does not disable a wired system’s call feature; it simply prevents the call signal from
coming into the wireless system.
yDisable Wired - this seng allows a call signal to occur within the Tempest Wireless system, but it does not allow a signal
to come from the wired system.
yDisable Internal - this seng disables the call feature on the Tempest Wireless system, but sll allows a call signal to come
from the wired system.
Base Mic Sengs
This secon controls the Mic Gain funconality along with the Sidetone level.
The Mic Gain sensivity of the headset microphone (connected to the BaseStaon) can be adjusted by moving the slider bar to
the le (down) or the right (up). Headset microphones may be of Electret or Dynamic type and the BaseStaon automacally
detects which type is connected. The gain for each type will require signicantly dierent sengs. The BaseStaon will
remember the last seng for both types of microphones. It is important to have an awareness and knowledge for the type of
headset being used before aempng to adjust Mic gain. The Mic Gain level is measured in decibels (dB).
A Mic Kill signal will disable all mics on a corresponding channel or system-wide in some cases. The Mic Kill sengs control
how this feature is handled across the system:
yEnable All - this allows the mic kill feature to occur from the wireless system to the wired system and vice versa.
yDisable All - this will prevent any mic kill from occuring across the Tempest Wireless system. This only disables the mic kill
in to the Tempest from the 2-wire on the wireless system. It does not disable a wired system’s mic kill feature; it simply
prevents the command from coming into the wireless system.
yDisable Wired - this seng allows a mic kill to occur within the Tempest Wireless system, but it does not allow a command
to come from the wired system.
yDisable Internal - this seng disables the mic kill feature on the Tempest Wireless system, but sll allows a command to
come from the wired system.
The Sidetone level determines the level the user hears their own voice in their headset. It can be adjusted by moving the slider
bar to the le (louder) or the right (soer). The Sidetone level is measured in decibels (dB).

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Front Panel
This can be accessed on the Sengs tab and is used for the Front Panel Sengs of the BaseStaon.
The Front Panel Sengs control the viewability of the display and LEDs as well as the lock feature on the BaseStaon. Use the
slider bars to adjust the following:
yLCD Contrast - controls how light or dark the text appears on the display screen.
yLCD Backlight - controls the brightness of the display screen’s backlight.
yPanel LEDs - controls the brightness of the blue LEDs on the front of the BaseStaon.
The Front Panel buon allows you to lock or unlock the BaseStaon front panel buons and knobs to minimize the probability
of inadvertent adjustments. The front panel can be unlocked by pressing MENU + ENT on the BaseStaon as well as from T-
Desk.
BaseStaon Tech Menu Tab
Rename BaseStaon
Type the new BaseStaon name and click <Rename BaseStaon>.
Slot Assignment
This opon is related to how the BeltStaons will be displayed on the BaseStaon LCD screen.
yDynamic - in this mode, the BeltStaons ignore the slot assignment and register in the slots alphabecally by BeltStaon
name. Generally speaking, this is the preferred mode of operaon, and is required for Seamless Roaming.
yStac - the BeltStaons register in the slot that has been assigned to it. If two or more BeltStaons have the same slot
assignment, only the rst BeltStaon to be powered ON will secure the slot. Slot numbers are assigned directly at the
BeltStaon.

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BaseStaon Modes
The BaseStaon operaonal mode is related to the number of BeltStaons that are in use. Please reference the
Tempest2400/900 Wireless Reference Manual for more informaon on Operaonal Modes.
yNormal - standard operang mode; can support up to ve BeltStaons only.
yShared Mode - operates strictly in Shared mode; can support an unlimited number of BeltStaons operang as “Mul-
channel shared”.
ySplit Mode - operates in both Normal and Shared mode; can support up to four BeltStaons operang as Normal and an
unlimited number of BeltStaons operang as “Single Channel Shared”.
Echo Cancellaon
This feature is used to aid in eliminang echo created when a 2-Wire and a 4-Wire intercom system is connected to the Tem-
pest Wireless system. When connected, you will have the opon to Enable or Disable; however, when not connected, this
feature is not applicable.
Menu Lock Key
This is the 3-digit security key required to unlock the Menu Lock feature.
Radio Conguraon
Proper conguraon of the radio is crical for opmal performance of the Tempest Wireless system. Failure to operate in the
proper frequency band can have signicant legal implicaons. The Radio Conguraon informaon should never be changed
during normal operaon.
Radio Band
For the Tempest2400 system, this window displays the selected BaseStaon’s frequency band informaon.
Firmware Versions
This informaon can be useful during mes of technical support, or when determining if a rmware upgrade is needed. Note:
This is only the BaseStaon rmware, not the corresponding BeltStaons. You must go into the BeltStaon menu to view the rmware.
Hardware Versions
This informaon is for technical support only.
LAN Informaon
The informaon relang to the Local Area Network (LAN) sengs is normally obtained automacally when using a router or
switch device. These IP addresses are key when using T-Desk with Tempest Wireless.

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Proles Tab
T-Desk allows you to save BaseStaon and BeltStaon sengs as “proles” or to reset a BellStaon(s) to a specic
conguraon. These proles are stored on the computer and not in the BaseStaon. You can store les on a USB drive to
use on other computers with T-Desk. This is useful if the system is used in mulple event applicaons, and oers a quick
and easy soluon to changing sengs. This tab allows you to load previously saved proles for either the BaseStaon or the
BeltStaon(s), or save current BaseStaon or BeltStaon sengs as proles. Note: Using the “Load to All” loader will result in the BeltStaons
all receiving the same sengs conguraon.
Base Prole
Under the Base Prole tab, you can save or load dierent proles (or the current base sengs) to the selected BaseStaon. To save a
prole, click on the blue buon labeled “Save Prole”. Next, select the locaon where you would like to save the prole and be sure
to assign the prole an appropriate name.
To load a prole, click on the blue buon labeled “Load Prole”. Browse to the desired, previously saved prole, and click “Open”.
Belt Prole
Under the Belt Prole tab, you can save or load dierent proles to the selected BeltStaon. To load a prole, click on the blue
buon labeled “Load Prole” under the desired belt. Next, select which prole you would like to load to the BeltStaon, and click
“Open”.
To save a prole, click on the blue buon labeled “Save Prole” under the desired belt. Next, select the locaon where you would
like to save the prole and be sure to assign the prole an appropriate name.
The “Load to All” buon can be used when you have a prole you want to load to all of the BeltStaons logged into that base. Simply
click on it, specify which prole you want loaded to all of the belts, and click “Open”.
You can also load and save proles for a BeltStaon by clicking on the desired belt in the BeltStaon Navigaon Pane and then click-
ing on that belt’s Tech Menu tab.

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BeltStaon Main Tab
The BeltStaon Main tab will display up to ve BeltStaons logged into the corresponding BaseStaon. The sub-tabs will
be named according to the BeltStaon name. Click on any of the individual sub-tabs to adjust individual sengs for that
BeltStaon.
Talk A/B or C/D Buon
The Talk buon(s) can be set to Latching, Momentary, or Disabled mode.
yChannel Select - a user can set each channel knob independently. The channels can be set to Talk and Listen to both
channels simultaneously, Talk and Listen on one channel only, or neither of the channels.
Stage Announce
Stage Announce - the Audio Control buon is limited to Momentary or Disabled mode; the Relay Control opon can be
Enabled or Disabled. Note: The Stage Relay is in addion to the ve BaseStaon relays.

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2 Channel
yChannel Select - the channels can be set to Talk and Listen to both channels simultaneously, Talk and Listen on one channel
only, or neither of the channels.
Belt Volume Controls
Each BeltStaon is capable of its own maximum and minimum volume level. Use the slider bar to adjust the levels accordingly.
yMaximum Volume - the belt will not adjust higher than the maximum volume.
yVolume Press - if enabled the volume knobs must be pressed, then turned when making adjustments to volume levels.
ySidetone Volume - adjusts the Sidetone volume level (dB) for the BeltStaon.
yMinimum Volume - the belt will not adjust lower than the minimum volume.
Talk Controls
yMic Gain - adjusts the Mic Gain level (dB) for the BeltStaon.
yTalk Tones - when enabled, the user will hear a tone through their headset when their Talk buon is pressed.
yHardwired Call on Talk - when enabled, this feature allows individual BeltStaons to iniate hardwired calls at the
BaseStaon whenever that BeltStaon’s TALK buon is pressed.
Relay and Call Sengs
ySelect Relay - this opon allows the user to select which relay to use (1-5).
yRelay Buon - once the relay is selected, this feature allows the user to determine which buon will acvate that relay.
yCall Alert - this opon determines how a call signal will be received by the BeltStaon; choose from an Audible Tone,
Vibrate, or Both.

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Belt Controls
yTalk LED Brightness - controls the brightness of the talk LEDs on top of the BeltStaon.
yDelay Channel Switch - if enabled, it requires the channel knob to be pressed and held for a second before the channel will
change.
yCall Buon - set to “Enabled” to acvate the call feature on the BeltStaon.
yLCD Backlight - turns the BeltStaon display screen backlight on or o.
yLow Baery Alert - when enabled, the BeltStaon will generate an audible alert in the headset when the baery reaches
10% charge.
yMenu Lock - when enabled, it allows the BeltStaon menu to be locked.
Advanced Sengs
yRoaming Bias- this feature adjusts the parameters that determine when a BeltStaon will seek out a new BaseStaon
when Tempest Seamless Roaming is in use.
yWireless ISO - on the Tempest2400 system, this feature (when enabled) allows the user to press ENTER and talk only to the
wireless users on the same channel (A or B) and on the same BaseStaon.
yShared Audio - this feature controls whether the user will hear any return audio when operang in split or Shared Mode.
Low Baery Warning
If a BeltStaon’s baery is low, a red baery icon will appear next to the belt in the BeltStaon Navigaon Pane.

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BeltStaon Tech Menu Tab
The Tech Menu Tab consists of three sub secons: Rename BeltStaon, Firmware Version, and Belt Prole.
Rename BeltStaon
Type the new BaseStaon name and click <Rename BaseStaon>.
Firmware Version
This informaon can be useful during mes of technical support or when determining if a rmware upgrade is needed. Note:
This is only the BaseStaon rmware, not the corresponding BeltStaons. You must go into the BeltStaon menu to view the rmware.
Belt Prole
Under the Belt Prole secon, you can save or load dierent proles to the selected BeltStaon. To load a prole, click on the blue
buon labeled “Load Prole” under the desired belt. Next, select which prole you would like to load to the BeltStaon, and click
“Open”.
To save a prole, click on the blue buon labeled “Save Prole” under the desired belt. Next, select the locaon where you would
like to save the prole and be sure to assign the prole an appropriate name.
The “Load to All” buon can be used when you have a prole you want to load to all of the BeltStaons locked into that base. Simply
click on it, specify which prole you want loaded to all of the belts, and click “Open”.
You can also load and save proles for a BeltStaon by clicking on the BaseStaon it is logged into under the BaseStaon Navigaon
Pane under the Proles tab.