User guide

28 Tempest®24 00 4-Channel Wireless Intercom System
Remote Transceiver
Setup the Transceiver
• Choose a BaseSta on loca on.
• Choose a Transceiver loca on.
• Choose an antenna con gura on.
• Install CAT-5 cable and connect to the BaseSta on and Transceiver.
• Con rm opera on by observing the Transceiver LEDs.
The Tempest Remote Transceiver is an op onal accessory that allows antennas to be located up to 1,500 feet away from
the BaseSta on without the RF signal loss that is associated with using long runs of coaxial cable.
The Tempest Remote Transceiver connects to the rear of the BaseSta on with standard CAT-5 wiring with RJ-45 connectors.
Note that there are two RJ-45 connectors on the back of the BaseSta on and they are not interchangeable. The second
RJ-45 is for a LAN connec on.
» Install the BaseSta on in a convenient loca on.
» Install CAT-5 cable so that it is protected from electronic interference as much as possible.
» Install the Transceiver and antennas in a loca on that provides the best RF coverage.
» Connect the CAT-5 cable to the BaseSta on and the Transceiver.
» When the BaseSta on detects the presence of the Transceiver, there is a brief automa c con gura on process
before the Transceiver takes over the radio func on from the BaseSta on.
There are two RP-TNC antenna connectors on the top of
the transceiver, allowing for connec on of a two half wave
antennas or alternate antenna con gura ons. Always ensure
that the antennas are securely connected for proper system
opera on.
The Transceiver antenna connectors are made to be water
resistant, so outdoor use is acceptable. The cable connec ons
on the bo om of the transceiver are not water  ght, so
always protect from immersion. In severely blowing rain, it
may be prudent to protect with an RF transparent cover such
as a Ziploc bag.
Coaxial cable may be used to connect alterna ve
antenna op ons.
See the Antenna Confi gura on sec on.
Pairs of Direc onal Antennas must
be aimed to cover the same area