Ritron TELESWITCH User manual

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A rail yard is a busy place, often operating 24/7, 365 days a
year. Technology that works with existing infrastructure and
will increase the efficiency and safety of railroad personnel is
quickly embraced by the industry and will pay for itself in a
very short time. Let the Ritron TeleSwitch, the radio-controlled
remote switch, help you manage lights, gates/crossings,
motors, track heaters, or any other device that can be turned
on or off.
Features:
-VHF and UHF Models
- Narrow Band Analog Compliant
- 5/2 Watt Transmitter, PC Programmable
- Two 10 Amp Relay Outputs,
Each Independently Controlled
- Compatible with DTMF Equipped-Radios
- Bright LED Indicators for Power & Relay Status
-12VDC Operation
- Rugged, Weather Tight Enclosure
- DTMF Decode Acknowledgement Tone
Benefits:
- Long-Range Radio Control
- Wireless –No Trenching, Eliminates Hard Wiring
- Easy Add-On to Existing Radio Systems
- Self-Contained, All-In-One Solution
- Even Works Through Repeaters
The Radio-controlled Remote Switch
for Railroad Applications.
Call 800-USA-1-USA (872-1872)
with your application or email us at [email protected]

Note: The TeleSwitch Transceiver requires
the Ritron PC programming kit.
Includes: TeleSwitch radio transceiver, with
(2) DTMF controlled 10 Amp relays,
(1) BNC dual band flexible antenna,
(2) Flush Mount Brackets, (1) 110VAC to
12VDC @ 1.25 amps cube power supply.
Accessories:
• RPS-TS spare cube power supply.
• AFB-1545 spare flexible antenna.
• RAM-1545 optional
remote mount magnetic
mount antenna
(25ft of cable).
• For remote applications
use the Ritron
RSS-100 Solar Kit.
SUB D 15-PIN CONNECTOR
The TS-142/442 is equipped with a 15-pin
subDconnector with the following functions:
Pin# Name Description
1 CS0 Channel Select low bit
2 CS1 Channel Select mid bit
3 CS2 Channel Select high bit
4 MICIN Microphone Input
5 H/L PWR High/Low Power
6 SUPPLY Power Supply Input
7 AUXIN Auxiliary Input
8 AUX OUT Auxiliary Output
9 PGN IN/OUT Programming I/O
10 N/A Not used
11 RXMON Monitor
12 Audio Out Audio PA Output
13 DCD Carrier Detect
14 PTT Push-to-Talk
15 GND Ground
Easy to use, affordable 2-way
radio system to remotely
turn on/off rail yard equipment.
P.O.Box 1998, Carmel, IN 46032 •ph: 317.846.1201
fax: [phone] •email: [email protected], www.ritron.com
Copyright 2013 all rights reserved, Ritron, Quick Assist and DoorCom,
TeleSwitch are registered trademarks of Ritron, Inc. PN 2/2013
Call 800-USA-1-USA (872-1872)
with your application or email us at
[email protected].
These Ritron radios
can be used to activate
the TeleSwitch.
Base Station
RSS-100 Solar Kit
Quick Talk Voice AlarmPT Series Radio
RECEIVER *25 kHz Wide band 12.5 kHz Narrow band *25 kHz Wide band 12.5 kHz Narrow band
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD): 0.25 µV 0.25 µV .25uV .25uV
Adjacent channel: -67 dB -60 dB -67dB -60dB
Spurious rejection: -70 dB -70 dB -65dB -65dB
Image rejection: -75 dB -75 dB -70dB -70dB
Intermodulation: -67 dB -67 dB -67dB -67dB
FM hum and noise: -43 dB -37 dB -43dB -37dB
Conducted spurious: -57 dBm -57 dBm -57dB -57dB
Receiver attack time (TX to RX): < 10 ms < 10 ms < 10 ms < 10 ms
Noise squelch attack time: < 15 ms < 15 ms < 15 ms < 15 ms
(for 20 dB quieting)
RSSI squelch attack time: < 5 ms < 5 ms < 5 ms < 5 ms
RSSI squelch sensitivity: PC adjustable; factory set for –106 dBm
Noise squelch sensitivity: PC adjustable; factory set for –121 dBm
AUX OUT frequency response: 12 - 2500 Hz @ +1 / -3 dB
AUX OUT level range: 0 to 3 Volts peak-to-peak
Audio Speaker Output: >700 mW into 8 Ω, with less than 5 % THD ( 0 to 2.5 Vrms)
Audio Speaker freq response: de-emphasized 6 dB/octave from 400 to 2500 Hz
Current Drain: Receive Standby: 25 mA at 12.5 VDC
TRANSMITTER
Voice Emission Designator: *15K0F3E 10K0F3E *15K0F3E 10K0F3E
RF Power Output: 2.0 Watts @ 12.5 VDC < .9 A 2.0 Watts @ 12.5 VDC < .9 A
8.0 Watts @ 12.5 VDC < 1.8 A 5.0 Watts @ 12.5VDC < .9 A
10.0 Watts @ 14 VDC < 1.8 A
Transmitter Duty Cycle: With supply below 13.5 volts:
8 W board only model - 100 % with added heat sink** maintained at 25° C
8 W encased model - 33 % with case end cap*** maintained at 25° C
5 W encased model - 50 % with case end cap*** maintained at 25° C
(with heat sink or case end cap above 25° C, degrades linearly to 0% at 60° C)
†pending model
** a heatsink can be added to the board only versions using the two holes next to the RF PA shield.
*** case end cap refers to aluminum extrusion end cap on opposite side from connectors.
Data Emissions Designator for external modem: 9K8F1D
Deviation: +/- 5.00 kHz +/- 2.50 kHz +/- 5.00 kHz +/- 2.50 kHz
Transmitter attack time: < 10 ms
FM Hum and Noise: -45 dB -40 dB -45 dB -40 dB
Audio Distortion: < 5 %
Spurious and Harmonics: -25 dBm max -20 dBm max
Aux In frequency response: 8 Hz to 2500 Hz @ +1 / -3 dB
Aux In level range: 0.1 to 5 V peak-to-peak
Microphone freq response: pre-emphasized 6 dB/octave from 300 to 2500 Hz
Microphone level: 25 mV rms for nominal +/- 3 kHz deviation on wideband channel
Current Drain: 2.0 Watts @ 12.5 VDC < .9 A 2.0 Watts @ 12.5 VDC < .9 A
8.0 Watts @ 12.5 VDC < 1.8 A 5.0 Watts @ 12.5VDC < 1.2 A
10.0 Watts @ 14 VDC < 1.8 A
*Wideband (25KHz) model available by special order only and where allowed by appropriate regulatory authorities.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS UHF DTX-445 VHF DTX-145
FCC ID: AIERIT17-445 AIERIT17-145
Industry Canada ID: 1084A-RIT17445 1084A-RIT17145
FCC Rule Parts: 90
Industry Canada Rule Parts: RSS-119
Frequency Range: 400.6 – 416.5†, 411 – 429†, or 450 - 470 MHz 138 to 174 MHz
RF Channels: 8 Independent TX/RX frequencies
Synthesizer Step: 6.25kHz 2.5kHz
Channel Spacing: 12.5kHz
Frequencies unusable: TBD
Frequency Stability: +/-1.5 PPM (-30° to +60° C) +/-2.5 PPM (-30° to +60° C)
Tone/Code Signaling: CTCSS (Quiet Call) and DCS
Power Supply: 9 to 17 VDC
Dimensions & weight: Board only version: 4.75” x 2.8”x .625” / 2.1 oz
Encased version: 5.7”x 3”x 1.375” / 7.3 oz.
Antenna Fitting: BNC female with encased version. Other options available on board only version.
†pending model
Founded in 1977, Ritron, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of commercial
and industrial-grade wireless voice and data communication equipment.