Tait TB7100 User manual

TB7100 base station
Installation and
Operation Manual
MBA-00005-04
Issue 4
December 2004

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Tait Contact Information
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Contents
Preface
1 Description
2 Controls
3Configuration
4 Installation
5 Connection
6 Functional Description
7 Circuit Description

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Preface
Scope of Manual
Welcome to the TB7100 base station Installation and Operation Manual.
This manual provides information on installing and operating the TB7100
hardware.
Enquiries and Comments
If you have any enquiries regarding this manual, or any comments,
suggestions and notifications of errors, please contact Technical Support
(refer to “Tait Contact Information” on page 2).
Updates of Manual and Equipment
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the
equipment, Tait Electronics Ltd reserves the right to update the equipment
or this manual or both without prior notice.
Copyright
All information contained in this manual is the property of Tait Electronics
Ltd. All rights are reserved. This manual may not, in whole or in part, be
copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or reduced to any
electronic medium or machine-readable form, without prior written
permission from Tait Electronics Ltd. All trade names referenced are the
service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective
manufacturers.
Disclaimer
There are no warranties extended or granted by this manual. Tait
Electronics Ltd accepts no responsibility for damage arising from use of the
information contained in the manual or of the equipment and software it
describes. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that use of such
information, equipment and software complies with the laws, rules and
regulations of the applicable jurisdictions.

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Installation
This chapter describes how to install the TB7100 base station in a standard
19 inch rack or cabinet. It also provides some general information on safety
precautions and site requirements. We recommend that you read the entire
chapter before beginning the installation.
1.1 Personal Safety
1.1.1 Explosive Environments
Warning!! Do not operate TB7100 base station equipment
near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere. Operating the equipment in these
environments is a definite safety hazard.
1.1.2 Proximity to RF Transmissions
Do not operate the transmitter when someone is standing within 90cm (3ft)
of the antenna. Do not operate the transmitter unless you have checked that
all RF connectors are secure.
1.2 Equipment Safety
1.2.1 ESD Precautions
Important This equipment contains devices which are susceptible to
damage from static charges. You must handle these devices
carefully and according to the procedures described in the
manufacturers’ data books.
We recommend you purchase an antistatic bench kit from a reputable
manufacturer and install and test it according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Figure 1.1 shows a typical antistatic bench set-up.
You can obtain further information on antistatic precautions and the dangers
of electrostatic discharge (ESD) from standards such as ANSI/ESD
S20.20-1999 or BS EN 100015-4 1994.

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1.2.2 Antenna Load
The TB7100 base station equipment has been designed to operate safely
under a wide range of antenna loading conditions. However, we strongly
recommend that the transmitter should always be operated with a suitable
load to prevent damage to the transmitter output power stage.
1.2.3 Equipment Grounding
To ensure safe operation the TB7100 base station equipment must be
correctly grounded as described in these installation instructions.
1.2.4 Installation and Servicing Personnel
The TB7100 base station should be installed and serviced only by qualified
personnel.
1.3 Regulatory Information
1.3.1 Distress Frequencies
The 406 to 406.1MHz frequency range is reserved worldwide for use by
Distress Beacons. Do not program transmitters to operate in this frequency
range.
Figure 1.1 Typical antistatic bench set-up
common point ground
(building ground or
mains ground via 1M
ohm series resistor)
conductive wrist strap dissipative rubber
bench mat

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1.3.2 FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
1.3.3 Unauthorised Modifications
Any modifications you make to this equipment which are not authorised by
Tait Electronics Ltd may invalidate your compliance authority’s approval to
operate the equipment.
1.4 Environmental Conditions
1.4.1 Operating Temperature Range
The operating temperature range of the TB7100 base station is –30°C to
+60°C (–22°F to +140°F) ambient temperature. Ambient temperature is
defined as the temperature of the air at the intake to the cooling fans.
1.4.2 Humidity
The humidity should not exceed 95% relative humidity through the
specified operating temperature range.
1.4.3 Dust and Dirt
For uncontrolled environments, the level of airborne particulates must not
exceed 100µg/m3.

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Controls and Connections
Figure 2.1 TB7100 base station controls and connections
cooling fans programming port Tx/Rx programming
selector switch
indicator LEDs function buttons speaker volume speaker
DC input system interface
connector
audio level set-up
pots
RS-232
serial port RF input (without internal duplexer) RF output (without internal duplexer)
RF input/output (with internal duplexer)
tuning holes for optional duplexer
Front View
Rear View
Side View

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