Ritron OUTPOST Series Owner's Manual - page 4
1 Series OUTPOST
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Wireless Callbox
Basic Operation
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Several options are available for the Ritron 1 Series OUTPOST® Callbox. These options,
individually, or in combination with one another can greatly enhance the functionality of the
callbox as well as the overall communication system. Available options include:
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RSS-100 - The RSS-100 is a complete solar power supply system consisting of a 10-watt
solar panel, charge controller and 8 AH rechargeable battery all housed in a rugged,
ready-to-mount enclosure.
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RCIM-1000 - The RCIM-1000 MDC-1200 encoder board allows each callbox to be
assigned a unique unit ID number.
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GGT-1F - The GGT-1F DTMF decoder/relay board allows remote control of the on-board
relay (e.g. Gateguard
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operation) with a DTMF keypad equipped radio.
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RQX-XTMK – The RQX-XTMK is a mounting plate used to mount the XT callbox to most
flat surfaces.
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RQX-XTMK-GN – The RQX-XTMK-GN is a mounting bracket used to mount the XT
callbox to an industry standard gooseneck post.
For additional information and pictures of these items go to
http://www.ritron.com/callboxes.html
and download pdf of the product brochure.
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The 1 Series OUTPOST
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Callbox Factory Default setting is with
Automatic Turn Off ENABLED. This means the callbox is OFF and will
not receive a call until the callbox first initiates a call.
In Automatic Turn Off mode the callbox automatically shuts off
whenever there is “no activity” for ten (10) seconds.
To Initiate a Call
Press and hold the ON/PTT Button. The callbox will send a unique
CALL TONE toalert radio equipped personnel. This CALL TONE will
also be heard at the callbox. Listen for the “beep”, then, begin speaking
into the MIC. For best communication, the caller should be 3 feet or less
from the microphone.
To Receive a Call
1. When you have finished speaking, release the ON/PTT Button.
2. Any reply will be heard through the callbox speaker. If a call is not
received within 10 seconds of releasing the ON/PTT Button and
there is no activity on the channel, the callbox will sound a low
double tone and turn-off automatically. This automatic turn-off
feature is designed to conserve battery life.
Operation Notes
The 1 Series OUTPOST
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must be powered with D-
cell Alkaline batteries ONLY, or alternatively, with
an external 12 VDC power supply, order Ritron
model RPS-EXPO 110 VAC to 12 VDC cube power
supply. When using an external 12 VDC supply,
Alkaline or NiCd batteries can be used as back-up.
See page 4.
If there has been no activity for 10 seconds, i.e.
either the ON/PTT Button has not been pressed or a
call has not been received, the unit automatically
shuts OFF.
Low Battery Alert
The callbox will transmit an Alert Tone at the end of
each transmission when the batteries approach end-
of-life. This allows sufficient time for you to replace
the batteries and assure uninterrupted service.
RQX-XTMK-GN
RSS-100