User's Manual

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Base Radio Controllers EBTS System Manual - Vol 2

Enhanced Base Radio Controller

Enhanced Base Radio Controller Overview

Generation 2 BR/EBRC Compatibility

The Enhanced Base Radio Controller (EBRC) serves as the main controller for the

Base Radio. The EBRC provides signal processing and operational control for

other Base Radio modules. Figure 1 shows a top view of the EBRC with the cover

removed. The EBRC module consists of two printed circuit boards (EBRC board

and LED/display board), a slide-in housing, and associated hardware.

❐ The EBRC is only compatible with System Software Release SR 9.15 or

newer. Any system running an older (i.e. lower revision number) must be

updated to at least SR 9.15 prior to installation.

❐ The EBRC is compatible with Legacy Base Radios that support 3X receiver

module assemblies.

❐ The EBRC is not compatible with Legacy Base Radios that support single

receiver module assemblies.

❐ The Generation 2 Base Radio is compatible with all versions of power

supplies.

❐ The Generation 2 Base Radio is compatible with all 800 MHz 70W and 40W

Power Ampliﬁers.

❐ The EBRC is only compatible with Legacy Exciter (with ﬁrmware Level

R1.04.xx and higher) or the Low Noise Exciter.

Table 2 EBRC Compatibility

Module Software Revision Compatible

Exciter R01.00.xx- R01.03.xx No

Exciter R01.04.xx and higher Yes

System Software SR 9.15 or higher Yes

System Software Lower than SR 9.25 No

Single Receiver all versions No

3X Receiver all versions Yes

40W Power Ampliﬁer all versions Yes

70W Power Ampliﬁer all versions Yes