Ritron OUTPOST Series Owner's Manual - page 6
1 Series OUTPOST
®
Wireless Callbox
Installation Instructions
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The Callbox may be powered:
•
by six (6) D-cell batteries
•
through an external +12 VDC source
•
or both
Powering the callbox from internal batteries will allow for an
installation that does not require wiring to an external
source of power. Powering the callbox by an external
source will allow the unit to remain ON, like an intercom*.
To provide a useful amount of battery life, one of two
battery saver options should also be used. See “Power
Management Options” on page 5.
* Automatic Turn Off must be DISABLED via Field or PC
Programming
Using Internal Batteries
Six (6) D-cell batteries may be installed in the internal
battery holder for a no trenching, no wires required
installation. If internal batteries are used, a LOW battery
alert tone will be transmitted when the battery voltage
drops below a programmed value. The LOW battery tone
notifies personnel that the batteries should be replaced.
SPECIAL
NOTE:
It is recommended the UHF
model is NOT set to operate in High Power when
using Alkaline batteries. Due to the nature of
alkaline batteries your transmit power output will
decrease rapidly as the batteries are depleted.
Using Rechargeable Batteries for Battery Back-up
If rechargeable batteries
are used for battery backup
the “Charge Jumper” must
be placed into the “charge”
position as shown in FIG-1.
! ! CAUTION ! !
If rechargeable batteries are NOT used for battery backup,
be sure the “Charge Jumper” is NOT in the “charge”
position. Charging Alkaline batteries will damage the cells
and reduce battery life!
Using External +12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up
Note: An additional hole, strain relief, and conduit will need to
be installed into the callbox.
The unit may be powered
by an external source of
+12 VDC. This source
should be filtered, with
minimum noise and hum,
and capable of supplying
at least 1 Ampere.
Factory Default programming of the callbox is optimized for
battery power operation. The External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert
option is NOT ENABLED.
It is recommended that if an external source of power is used,
that the internal batteries be installed as a back-up against loss
of power. If this option is chosen, we recommend that the
“External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert” feature be ENABLED via
Field or PC programming.
How the Callbox will Operate:
If External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Feature is NOT
ENABLED:
• Radio always checks for LOW battery or DEAD battery
condition when the radio is ON.
• If LOW battery is detected, a single Alert Tone will be
transmitted at the end of the transmission.
• Radio does NOT automatically transmit a LOW battery tone.
The callbox must be ON and Alert Tone is only sent at the end
of a transmission.
• If DEAD battery is detected, the radio ceases all operation. A
DEAD battery tone is heard on the callbox speaker and the
radio will turn OFF.
If External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Feature is ENABLED:
• Radio always checks for External +12 VDC when the radio is
ON. If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is
in standby: a single Alert Tone will be transmitted immediately.
• If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is in
receive: a single Alert Tone will be transmitted after the
received message is complete.
• If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is in
transmit: a single Alert Tone will be transmitted at the end of
the transmission.
• Once loss of External +12 VDC is detected and the Alert Tone
is transmitted, the radio will automatically send the Alert Tone
once every hour until External +12 VDC is restored or the
batteries are exhausted. If radio is set for Automatic Turn-Off
(default setting) this hourly alert will NOT occur.
• If Dead battery is detected the radio ceases all operation, a
DEAD battery tone is heard on the callbox speaker and the
radio will turn OFF.
!
FIG-1: Charge Jumper Shown in Charge Position
Charge Jumper in
Charge position
Order Ritron model
RPS-EXPO 110 VAC
to 12 VDC cube
power supply.