Clear-Com Tempest 900 User manual

BaseStation Menu
BeltStation Menu
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Part Number: 399G080 Rev A

What’s in the box:
BaseStation
●CM-944 series BaseStation
●Power Cord
●Omni-directional whip antenna
●3.5mm to 3.5mm 3 conductor data pairing cable
»Used to pair a BaseStation to the BeltStation(s)
●USB-A to USB-B cable
»Used to update BaseStation rmware
●USB-A to Mini-USB
»Used to update BeltStation rmware
●BaseSync cable
»Used if you have more than one BaseStation
»Improves RF performance when using multiple systems
●CD with manual, T-Desk software
BeltStation
●CP-942 series BeltStation
●Li-Poly rechargeable battery
●5VDC wall charger with Mini-USB connector
Remote Transceiver (optional)
●Remote RF transceiver
●RJ-45 to RJ-45 CAT-5 cable
●Omni-directional whip antenna
●Mounting Plate and screws
5 Bay Battery Charger (optional)
●Battery Charger
●AC Cable
Note: Charge ALL BeltStation batteries prior to set-up.
What else you may need:
●Headset, one for each user; may be dynamic or electret
microphone, with a 4-PIN XLR female connector
●3-PIN XLR cables to connect to external 2-Wire Intercom
system
●RJ-45 cables to connect to external 4-Wire Intercom
system
●RJ-45 cable to connect to PC for T-Desk LAN control
Tempest ®900
399G080 Rev A 15 July-2014
4-Channel QuickStart Guide

Select a location for the
BaseStation and/or Remote Transceiver
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System range and performance may be greatly reduced if antennas are blocked
or obstructed.
●Always operate the system with antenna attached, locate as high as possible
and away from all obstructions (especially metal).
●Reduced range may be experienced when using an antenna on a BaseStation
that is installed inside a metal rack.
●When using the Whip (omni-directional) antenna, always locate it as close as
possible to the center of the coverage area.
●When remotely locating antenna, use only high quality 50 ohm, low loss, RF
cable (120 ft max, or approx 37m).
●Remote antenna location of up to 1500 ft (approx 457m) using standard CAT-
5 wiring may be achieved using the optional Tempest Remote Transceiver.
»This connection cannot be through an active IP switch or router.
»Plug your Transceiver into the BaseStation prior to powering ON the
BaseStation.
●Slide the battery door off by pressing down and back.
●Install the battery or AA batteries (x3) and replace the battery door.
●Press and hold the ON/OFF button for two seconds; the BeltStation
will vibrate as it powers up.
●Power the BeltStation OFF by pressing and holding the ON/OFF
button for four seconds.
●Connect the AC power cord to the BaseStation and to the AC wall outlet.
●Turn the BaseStation on via the front panel ON/OFF switch.
Power ON the BaseStation
Power ON the BeltStation
2 sec
POWER ON
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From the front of the BaseStation, follow the steps below :
●Press MENU (Main Menu).
●Press 1 (BaseStation Settings).
●Scroll to 7 (Tech Menu) and press ENTER. A Tech Menu warning message
will appear - Press ENTER to proceed.
●Press ENTER or 1 (Radio Conguration).
●Press ENTER or 1 (Network Number) and select a network other than
zero, and press ENTER to save setting.
●If you have multiple BaseStations, ensure you select a different
Network Number for each BaseStation.
●Collocated BaseStations should be in the same Network Number Group.
●Press MENU to return to previous menu; press 2 (Lockout Key) and select
a lockout key other than 255 and press ENTER to save setting.
●Press MENU repeatedly until you get back to the Operational screen.
●Power the BaseStation OFF; wait 10 seconds and power the BaseStation
ON again.
3Changing the Default RF
Conguration
 Tempest900 operates in the 902 to 928 MHz frequency spectrum.
 Tempest900 models should never be synced with Tempest2400 models.
 Tempest BaseStations and BeltStations are shipped with a default RF
configuration. It is highly recommended that you change your system from
the default to ensure proper RF performance, especially in the presence
of other Tempest systems.
 A BeltStation must be paired with a BaseStation for any communication to
take place. Pairing should be done AFTER the default RF configuration is
changed on the BaseStation.
 Charge the BeltStation batteries prior to starting set-up.
Important things you need to know

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●Plug a headset into each BeltStation.
●To set Mic Gain, Press MENU and scroll down to Set Controls.
●Scroll to Mic Gain and Press ENTER.
●Set the Mic Gain for the headset you are using; speak loudly into the
microphone and adjust the setting so that the blue TALK LED ashes red
at your loudest point and then adjust down slightly. Press ENTER to save.
●Select the desired communication channel by pressing the A/B or C/D
channel selector.
●Adjust the headset listening volume by turning the A/B or C/D rotary control.
●Press the TALK button to talk to others on the selected channel (the blue
ashing LED will remain lit when talk is enabled on that channel).*
●Conrm the desired talk channel and talk status by observing the BeltStation
LCD screen.
●Select the correct intercom type on the front of the BaseStation.
»Intercom type select switch A&B controls intercom channels A and B;
C&D controls both intercom channels C and D.
»CLEAR-COM is used for Clear-Com and Clear-Com compatible 2-Wire
systems.
»RTS is used for RTS and RTS compatible systems.
»BAL is used for Telex AudioCom & AudioCom compatible systems.
●Connect 3-PIN XLR cables to the back of the BaseStation for the appropriate
channel.
●Press the left SEL button twice to select an intercom channel (A through D);
press the right SEL button to select 2-Wire operation.
●Use the IN and OUT rotary controls to set the IN (from 2-Wire to BaseStation
and OUT (from BaseStation to 2-Wire) levels.
●Perform Auto Null from the BaseStation.*
●Connect RJ-45 cables to the back of the BaseStation for the appropriate
channel. Note: The intercom type select switches do not apply to 4-Wire
operation.*
●Press the left SEL button twice to select an intercom channel (A through D).
●Press the right SEL button to select 4-Wire operation.
●Use the IN and OUT rotary controls to set the IN (from 4-Wire to BaseStation
and OUT (from BaseStation to 4-Wire) levels.
Pair BeltStations to the BaseStations
Start Communicating
Connecting to External 2-wire
Intercom Systems
Connecting to External 4-wire
Intercom Systems
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●Conrm the BaseStation is powered ON.
●Conrm the BeltStation is powered OFF.
●Connect the 3.5mm data pairing cable from the BaseStation to the BeltStation.
●Power ON the BeltStation while observing the BeltStation LCD screen; the
BeltStation will vibrate and “Pairing Complete” will appear momentarily on the LCD
screen if pairing was successfull.
●The BeltStation will return to the operational screen and log into the BaseStation.
●The BeltStation will appear in the rst available slot on the LCD screen.
●Repeat for each BeltStation. Note: BeltStations are named to their default
setting name. They can be renamed.
QuickStart Guide
Useful tips
 TALK buttons can be set to three different modes: Latch, Momentary,
or Disable.
 Mic gain, sidetone, and volume levels can all be set based on each
user’s needs.
 Set a single BaseStation to Split or Shared mode and use an
unlimited number of BeltStations that operate in a push-to-talk/
momentary talk mode.
 When syncing multiple BaseStations, it is important to power ON
one BaseStation at a time, starting with the first BaseStation in the
sequence.
 For more information on these features and other advanced settings
please refer to the Tempest Reference Manual.
*Refer to the Tempest Owner’s Manual for detailed system information.