User's Manual

SFFR-6 User Manual
Contents
Doc ID: ES1002-UM02-v508
Copyright © 2021 Etherstack
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1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Document Conventions............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 9
2 Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 Locking Clamps ................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 Lid ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.3 External Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.3.1 AC Power Connector ...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.3.2 DC Power Connector ...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.3.3 Ethernet Connector ........................................................................................................................................ 13
2.2.3.4 RF Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.2.4 Internal Modules ................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.5 Battery Compartment ........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.6 Control Module .................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.2.6.1 Ethernet Connector ........................................................................................................................................ 16
2.2.6.2 Accessory Connector ...................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.6.3 Status Display ................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.6.4 Function Button 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.6.5 Power/Function Button 2 ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.6.6 Rotary Dial/Button ......................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.6.7 Rx LED ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.6.8 Tx LED ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.6.9 Power/Status LED ........................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.7 Radio Module ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.8 Duplexer/Bypass Module ................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.9 Power Amplifier.................................................................................................................................................. 19
3 Configuration ............................................................................................................. 20
3.1 Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.1 About GoBox Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.2 About Operational Profiles ................................................................................................................................. 21
3.1.3 About Duplexer Group Tags ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.4 What you need to program and test your GoBox .............................................................................................. 22
3.1.4.1 Laptop or PC with an Ethernet Interface ........................................................................................................ 22
3.1.4.2 Mobile/Portable Radios ................................................................................................................................. 22
3.2 Connecting to your GoBox configuration interface .................................................................................................. 22
3.2.1 Direct Connection ............................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.2 Connection via a Network .................................................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Managing Operational Profiles ................................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.1 Adding a P25 Conventional Repeating Profile .................................................................................................... 24
3.3.1.1 Standalone Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.1.2 Networked Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.2 Adding an Analog Conventional Repeating Profile ............................................................................................. 26
3.3.2.1 Standalone Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.2.2 Networked Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 27
3.3.3 Adding a Mixed Mode Conventional Repeating Profile...................................................................................... 28
3.3.3.1 Standalone Mixed Mode ................................................................................................................................ 28