Primex 14000 Series Operation manual

XR TIME SYNCHORNIZATION
14000 SERIES SATELLITE TRANSMITTER
INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE
Doc Part No.: 14000M 082713

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CONTENTS
Regulatory Compliance 1
Important Safety Instructions 2
System Specifications 3
1 Watt Transmitter Specifications 3
Transmitter Display Specifications 3
Installation and Configuration 5
Verify Setup Primary Transmitter with GPS Receiver 5
Satellite Transmitter Location Guidelines 5
Typical Application Drawings 5
Setup the Transmitter 6
Setup Receiver Switch 8
Internal Dip Switch Configuration 9
Signal Indicator 9
Install Receiver Switch 10
Confirm Reception 11
Last Time Update 11
Special Circumstances 11
Setup Multiple Transmitters Within the Same Facility 13
Support 14
Warranty 15
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) / Industry Canada (IC)
License Requirements
lOperation of the Transmitter requires a FCC/IC operating license, which must be obtained prior to operation.
lFCC licenses must be renewed every 10 years and the IC licenses must be renewed annually.
lAs a service, Primex Wireless will file the license application if the end-user desires it. An end-user that does not want
Primex Wireless to file for the original site license will be required to complete a waiver form, file the required
application, and receive a valid license from the FCC/IC prior to use.If you have any questions or need any assistance,
please contact Primex Wireless at 1-800-537-0464.
lPrimex Wireless requires a copy of the licenses in order to complete the factory presets.
Product Compliance
lThis device complies with Part 90 and Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
lOperation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to any part of the Primex Wireless System components not expressly
approved by Primex Wireless could void the userʼs FCC/IC authority to operate the equipment.
Radio Frequency (RF)Exposure
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, the transmitter is only to be used or installed in
locations where there are at least 20cm (approximately eight inches) separation distance between the antenna of the transmitter and all
persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF PRODUCT.
Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product model; however, as with any electronic product, precautions
should be observed during installation, operation, and maintenance.
lNever operate the transmitter without the antenna being properly connected to the transmitter.Operating the
transmitter without an antenna can lead to permanent damage of the transmitter and poses a safety risk.
lDo not touch any of the antennas while broadcasting.
lStandard acceptance procedures must be followed prior to operating this equipment in the proximity of life support
systems.
lDo not operate the transmitter outdoors, in wet areas were there is standing water, or in areas where there is
condensation or the risk of condensation. Use in any of these environments will damage the transmitter and void the
warranty.
lDo not open the transmitter to alter the internal elements in any way. This will void the warranty and could lead to
unsafe conditions, malfunction, and violations of FCC/IC regulations.
Primex Wireless disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation practices.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
This section provides the specifications of the XR Time Synchronization system components.
1 Watt Transmitter Specifications
Table 1: 1 Watt Transmitter Specifications
Parameter Specification
Operating Frequency Range 72MHz
Channels 49 channels available (pre-programmed prior to shipping)
Channel 1 through 16 (72.10 - 72.40 MHz)
Channel 51 through 74 (72.42 - 72.98 MHz)
Dimensions 17.0" L x 12"W x 1.7"D (43.2cm x 30.5cm c 4.32cm)
Maximum Transmission 1 Watt (at transmitter)
Radio Technology Narrowband FM
Weight 9lbs
Settings Time Zone (factory preset), LAN/Local, 30 min offset, serial/USB/Ethernet connectivity
Daylight Saving Time Bypass switch
Display Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Power Supply Input: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 Amp
Output: 9 VDC, 2.78 Amp
6’ (1.82m) cord
Operating Range 32°-122°F (0°-50°C), non-condensing environment
Canadian Notice: The manufacturer rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For situations when multiple
carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can
cause interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an
attenuator at the output of the device.
Transmitter Display Specifications
The transmitter has a lighted front display that shows important information.
Figure 1: 14000 Series Transmitter Display
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Display Specifications
Table 2: 14000 Transmitter Display Specifications
Component Description
Time Displays the precise time received from the GPS Receiver.
If AM or PM is on the display, then the 12-hour option is selected.
If neither AM nor PM is on the display, then the 24-hour option is selected.
Daylight Saving Time The letters "DT" (Daylight Saving Time) or "ST" (Standard Time) will be displayed
when adjustment for Daylight Saving Time is active.
If neither "DT" nor "ST" is displayed, then switch #3 is in the down position and the
transmitter will not adjust for Daylight Saving Time.
GPS Communication The GPS Communication indicator appears when the transmitter is
communicating with the GPS Receiver.
The parentheses indicate the time signal is being received.
Day/Date Displays the day and date received from the GPS satellite.
Channel Number Displays the channel number (1-16) the transmitter is set to.
Red LED The red LED (Light Emitting Diode) is located on the right side of the front panel of
the transmitter.
The LED flashes on initial setup until a GPS time signal is received or when a
severe GPS Receiver signal problem has occurred and no time data has been
received from the GPS Receiver in 48 hours.
See the Troubleshooting section of this guide for additional information.
Receiver Switch Specifications
Included with Satellite Transmitter.
Table 3: Receiver Switch Specifications
Component Description
Cable 5' (1.52m) RS232 cable connects Receiver Switch to the Satellite Transmitter.
Dimensions 5.75" (14.6cm) L x 4.25" (10.8cm) H x 1.25" (3.16cm) D
Antenna 12.5" (31.75cm) L
Weight 0.75 lb (.34kg)
Power Supply Input: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.4 Amp
Output: 9 VDC, 0.25 Amp, 6' (1.83m) cord
Operating Range -32° - 158° F (-36° - 70° C)
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System Specifications Transmitter Display Specifications

INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
This section provides the procedures required to install and configure your 14000 Series Satellite Transmitter system and components.
Verify Setup Primary Transmitter with GPS Receiver
Installation of the Satellite Transmitter begins with setup of the primary transmitter with GPS receiver.
lThe Primary Transmitter must be setup and working prior to installation of the Satellite Transmitter.
lThe Primary Transmitter transmits the signal to the Satellite Transmitter via the Receiver Switch.
NOTE: For the setup and installation of the primary transmitter, refer to the installation guide of the primary transmitter
model.
Figure 2: Primary Transmitter Setup Illustration
Satellite Transmitter Location Guidelines
The Satellite Transmitter must be in a location where it can receive a signal from the Primary Transmitter.
Typical Application Drawings
Do not adjust the channel numbers on your transmitter. This figure is an example designed to demon-
strate how a repeater switch chain works.
Figure 3: Example of Horizontal Installation
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Figure 4: Example of Vertical Installation
Setup the Transmitter
1. Set the switch preferences located on the back of the transmitter The transmitter continually checks the position of the
switches. The switches select time zone, channel number, 12- or 24-hour display, and the observance of Daylight Saving Time.
Figure 5: 14000 Transmitter - Back View
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Installation and Configuration Setup the Transmitter

Table 4: 14000 Series Transmitter - Switch/Component Specifications
Switch/Component Description
Rotary Switch A (channel selection)
Warning: Do Not adjust this switch. It is only to
be set to the frequency specified on the FCC/IC
application.
Factory preset to the FM frequency on which the transmitter will
broadcast.
There are 16 available channels. The chart below explains which switch
positions correspond to which channel numbers.
Switch No. Channel No. Switch No. Channel No.
0 16 8 8
1 1 9 9
2 2 A 10
3 3 B 11
4 4 C 12
5 5 D 13
6 6 E 14
7 7 F 15
Rotary Switch B Sets the time zone. Use a small slotted screwdriver to adjust the rotary
switch.
“4” for Atlantic Time Zone
“5” for Eastern Time Zone
“6” for Central Time Zone
“7” for Mountain Time Zone
“8” for Pacific Time Zone
“9” for Alaska Time Zone
“A” for Hawaii Time Zone
Switch #1 Sets the Daylight Saving Time Calendar.
Up to automatically change to the new Daylight Saving Time
calendar in 2007.
Down to abide by the old schedule in 2007.
Switch #2 Sets the direction of UTC offset.
Up for U.S. and Canada
Down for Europe
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Installation and Configuration Setup the Transmitter

Switch/Component Description
Switch #3 Sets the automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment.
Up for automatic Daylight Saving Time changes
Down to bypass Daylight Saving Time adjustments
Switch #4 Sets the clock display on the transmitter.
Up for 12-hour display
Down for 24-hour display
2. Plug the supplied 9 Volt 2.0 Amp DC power supply (transformer) into the transmitter.
3. Plug the power supply (transformer) into a 120 VAC outlet.
Setup Receiver Switch
To access the Receiver Switch menu preferences, press the Menu button located on the front of the unit. By pressing and holding the
Menu button the Receiver Switch will cycle through the menu options.
Figure 6: Receiver Switch
lWhile in the Channel menu option, if there are no changes made in a minute of entering a menu section, it will time out
and save the displayed value, exiting the menu mode.
lIf a value is changed while cycling through the menu, it will be saved and continue to cycle.
lWhile in test mode, it will remain in the selected mode until the menu button is pressed again to exit.
After entering changes, it is recommended to step through the menu options until the option donE is displayed to exit the menu mode;
the menu will display donE.
NOTE: Changes made in the Menu will be saved when the menu is exited.
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Installation and Configuration Setup Receiver Switch

Table 5: Menu Mode Options Specifications
Display Menu Description
Ch Channel The Channel Number menu allows the user to change the channel by using the up or down button. The channel
number must be set to the same channel number as the Primary Transmitter.
tESt Test The Test menu allows the user to hear audible beeps with a valid time/date reception. This will occur 5 seconds
after the test menu is selected. It will continue to be in this mode until the menu button is pressed again, leav-
ing the menu mode and returning to normal mode.
LtU Last Time
Update
The Last Time Update menu allows the user to see the last time update, time and date (cycles every second).
This will occur 5 seconds after last time update menu is selected. The unit will remain in this mode for a
minute, wherein it will time out and return to the menu mode.
Soft Software
Revision:
The Software Revision menu allows the user to see the software revision on the unit. This will occur 5 seconds
after last time update menu is selected. The unit will remain in this mode for a minute, wherein it will time out
and return to the menu mode.
dst Daylight Sav-
ing Time
Calendar
The Daylight Saving Time Calendar menu allows the user to see the current Daylight Saving Time calender in
use. This will occur 5 seconds after last time update menu is selected. The unit will remain in this mode for a
minute, wherein it will time out and return to the menu mode.
donE Done The Done menu allows the user to exit the menu mode. This will occur 5 seconds after the done menu is
selected returning to the normal mode saving all settings.
Internal Dip Switch Configuration
The Receiver Switch has an internal dip switch panel that sets the configuration for the time/date display, automatic Daylight Saving
Time, and automatic channel scanning.
To access the dip switch panel, remove the unit's large cover. Remove the switch cover by removing the 2 Phillip head screws, located
in the upper right and lower right of the unit.The dip switch panel is located on the top of the unit; identified by the blue, eight (8)
switch panel.
CAUTION: Except when setting the Dip Switch Options, the unit cover should remain closed and secure at all times.
Table 6: Dip Switch Option Specifications
Switch Sets ON Position OFF Position
2 Time/Date displays only the time. displays current time for 8 seconds and the date for 2 seconds.
3 12/24 Hour displays the time in 24 hour
format.
displays the time in 12 hour format.
4 RF Channel Scan enable the scan and look for a
suitable channel.
disable the scan and only look on the selected channel for time/d-
ate/event info.
5Daylight Saving Time -
DST
DST is disabled. DST is enabled.
6, 7, 8 do not apply to the use of this unit.
Signal Indicator
The LED signal indicator (RX) is located on the front right side of the Receiver Switch unit below the antenna.
lGreen LED will flash each time a transmitted signal is received by the Receiver Switch from the transmitter at its update
time. Green LED will flash for 60 minutes when it has received a valid time update or Green LED will remain solid for 60
minutes if it has NOT received a valid time update.
lYellow LED will continue to flash if the unit goes 48 hours without receiving a time update.
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Installation and Configuration Internal Dip Switch Configuration

Install Receiver Switch
1. Attach the rubber antenna to the Receiver Switch, as shown Figure 7
Figure 7: Receiver Switch
2. Power down the Satellite Transmitter.
3. Connect the serial cable of the Receiver Switch into the GPS IN Socket on the back of the Satellite Transmitter.
Figure 8: Satellite Transmitter - Back View
4. Power up the Satellite Transmitter.
5. Press the Menu (middle button) on the front of the unit to scroll through the Menu options to the Channel Mode (Ch displayed)
6. Press the up or down button to set the channel number to match the primary transmitter's transmit channel.
7. Scroll through the menu to the donE mode. After 5 seconds the Receiver Switch will time-out and return to the Day/Date mode
saving the channel selection.
8. Determine the best mounting location for the Receiver Switch.
a. Locate the room/area the transmitter is to be installed in. Close all doors and windows before testing.
b. DO NOT hold the rubber antenna during testing, as this can affect the sensitivity of the receiver. Instead, hold the
switch by the sides of the housing while locating the best mounting position.
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c. Place the Receiver Switch in the EXACT location where it will be mounted. This is crucial as closeness to walls can
degrade receiver sensitivity.
i. If the exact location is not known, be sure to test the Receiver Switch in several locations. If any locations
tested are unsuccessful, note this for future reference.
9. Power Cycle the Receiver Switch power at least 1-2 times after installation is complete and verify the green LED begins to flash.
Doing this will ensure a solid signal is being received.
lTo cycle power the Receiver Switch, remove the switch cover by removing the 2 Phillip head screws, located in the upper
right and lower right of the unit. Use caution when removing the cover to avoid causing the up or down menu buttons to
fall off the circuit board.
lPress and release the Reset button, located in the upper right corner to the left of the antenna mounting, 1 to 2 times
and verify the green LED begins to flash. The flashing of the green LED indicates a solid signal is being received.
10. Mount the Receiver Switch in its final location and verify the switch settings. For additional information, see "Setup Receiver
Switch" located on page 8.
NOTE: When the Receiver Switch is mounted, its antenna must be vertical. Do not use an analog clock to determine if a
mounting location will be adequate for signal reception. The receiver in a clock is more sensitive than the
Receiver Switch and therefore the switch may not work in areas where a clock works.
Confirm Reception
When the Receiver Switch is connected to the powered Satellite Transmitter, an R will appear in the upper right corner of the
transmitter display window. This may take up to a minute. The green RX LED on the Wireless Receiver Switch will flash when a valid
signal is initially received. This LED will then flash once per second, signifying a successful time update. If the green LED is solid, the
Receiver Switch missed the last update. Time updates occur once per hour.
NOTE: If the Satellite Transmitter does not receive a time update from the Receiver Switch after 48 hours, its yellow
“Caution” LED will begin flashing and an error will be logged.
Last Time Update
To verify the last time the Receiver Switch received and applied a valid time/date update toggle through the Menu, to the Last Time
Update (LTU) section.
Special Circumstances
For areas that do not observe Daylight Savings Time (DST) set the transmitter's Daylight Saving Bypass reciver switch bypass step
below.
NOTE: In the event the receiver switch does not receive a transmitter signal when the DST change is scheduled to occur,
the switch will automatically adjust the time on the transmitter. In areas that do not observe DST this feature
must be disabled on the circuit board of the switch.
1. Disconnect the receiver switch from the Satellitle Transmitter.
2. On the Receiver Switch remove the access cover and change dip switch #5 to the “ON” position, as shown in Figure 9
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Confirm Reception

Figure 9: Receiver Switch with Cover Removed
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Special Circumstances

SETUP MULTIPLE TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE SAME FACILITY
1. Setup each Satellite Transmitter and Receiver Switch as per the steps in this guide.
2. The channel number of the Satellite Transmitter is preset to the channel number specified on the red label, located on the top of
the box the transmitter was packaged in. Contact Primex Wireless Technical Support if you require assistance.
3. Use the buttons on the Receiver Switch to toggle through to LED menu, and set the channel number to match the XR system
channel with the strongest available signal. This signal may be from either the Primary Transmitter or the nearest Satellite
Transmitter.
4. Cycle power on the Receiver Switch after changing the channel.
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SUPPORT
Technical Support
Prime Wireless Technical Support responds to specific questions about product features, system configuration, and troubleshooting. All
support services will be delivered in accordance with your organization's support agreement and warranties.
Contact Technical Support
Before contacting Primex Wireless Technical Support, make sure you have satisfied the system requirements that are listed in your
product documentation.
When you contact Technical Support, please have the following information available:
lCustomer ID
lProblem description
lDevice hardware information
lError messages
lTroubleshooting performed before contacting Primex Wireless
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Fax [phone]
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WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty
Primex Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a standard of one year from the date
of purchase. Primex will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacements will be
made at no charge to the customer for replacement parts. The customer will be responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty
does not cover failures due to misuse, abuse, accidental or unauthorized alterations or repairs.
The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties express or implied or statutory, including
any liability arising under any warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, implied, statutory or otherwise. In no event
shall Primex be liable for any incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages, whether resulting from the use, misuse or inability
to use this product or from defects in the product. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
To obtain warranty service: If after following the instructions in the product guide, you are certain the product is defective, please
contact Primex Wireless Technical Support to assist with troubleshooting the issue. If the issue cannot successfully be resolved and the
product is under warranty, an RMA (Return Material Authorization) will be generated. The RMA form will be provided via email with
detailed instructions for the return. All merchandise returned must be shipped to Primex Wireless, Attn: Returns Dept., N3211 County
Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
Primex Wireless retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its sole discretion. All merchandise returned must be
shipped to Primex Wireless, Attn: Returns Dept., N3211 County Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Primex Wireless retains the exclusive
right to repair or replace the unit at its sole discretion. Such shall be your sole exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
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