Owner`s manual

6 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.
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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 Operates:
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.
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
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leted. as the batteries are de
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