Owner`s manual
6 Series OUTPOST
®
Wireless Callbox GateGuard® Application
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The XT OUTPOST
®
can be mounted to virtually any surface
with four (4) ¼” panhead screws. Choose a type of screw
thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface
to which the unit will be mounted.
MOUNTING the XT OUTPOST
®
: ( Refer to FIG-6)
1. Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox. The
faceplate is secured to the case with 4 vandal-resistant
buttonhead, Torx screws. Use the T-25 Torx bit included
with the radio to remove these screws.
2. Remove the “Mounting Bracket” kit secured to the
inside of the XT Callbox case.
3.
4. Remove the 4 flathead screws securing the internal
mounting plate and remove entire internal case
assembly. The front faceplate will be attached to the
internal case assembly, handle with care.
5. Carefully drill the hole in the XT Callbox case required
for your external hook-up cable installation.
6. Install the 4 mounting brackets to the back of the XT
Callbox case shown in FIG-4 on page 7. The mounting
brackets can be installed vertically, as shown, or
horizontally.
7. CONNECTING THE SWITCH OUTPUTS TO AN
EXTERNAL DEVICE
a. Thread your external hookup cable from the
external device you wish to control through the
hole with approximately 6 inches of cable inside
the XT case.
b. Your external cable will be connected to the XT
Callbox 6-conductor interface cable with wirenuts,
dress your external wires accordingly (Refer to
Table 7 on page 23).
c. With your selected hardware, secure and seal the
conduit to ensure moisture and vandal resistant
functions to the XT Callbox case.
• Consult the manufacturer of the external device
you are attempting to control for the
recommended wire gauge.
• Confirm that your application will NOT exceed the
maximum rating of the on-board relay of 120 VAC
@ 1 amp.
• Make sure all power to the equipment is turned
OFF or disconnected.
CAUTION: The interface cable and wirenuts should
be positioned on the right
side of the case, opposite the
antenna (See FIG-6 on page 23)
8. Position the XT Callbox case in the chosen installation
location and secure it in place with four screws through
the mounting brackets.
!
9. If programming is required, loosen the (4) captive
screws in the front corners of the internal Callbox case
and separate the case front from the case back. These
screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging
them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.
10. Program the radio, if required. Refer to the
programming section of this manual for details. To
program the radio you must first apply +12 VDC
external power, or alkaline batteries.
Due to the wide variety of installation possibilities,
RITRON does not provide the cables or hardware
required to bring external connections into the XT
Callbox.
!
• When selecting your cable hardware be sure it
will adequately seal the cable to the case.
11. If rechargeable NiCd batteries are used for battery
backup the “Charge Jumper” must be placed into the
“charge” position as shown below.
• Carefully study the internal construction of the
XT Callbox and determine the location on the
outside case where the external supply and
GateGuard
®
hook-up will be brought in.
• Consider clearance with your desired hardware.
Charge Jumper in
Charge
position
! ! 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!
12. Fasten the internal case front to the case back with the
four (4) captive screws. Do not over-tighten the plastic
screws to prevent damage.
13. Secure the internal case assembly to the XT Callbox
with the 4 flathead screws through the internal
mounting plate. Refer to FIG-6 for correct orientation
and location of the antenna and cables. The front
faceplate is attached to the internal case assembly,
handle with care.
14. Re-fasten the front faceplate to the radio with the 4
buttonhead Torx screws.
Be sure both the interface cable and the front-panel
On/PTT switch cable are routed to the side of the
internal plastic case assembly, away from the antenna.
The cables cannot lay across the face of the internal
plastic case, they must be alongside.