Clear-Com TEMPEST 2400 - Page 3

Select a location for the
BaseStation and/or Remote Transceiver
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System range and performance may be greatly reduced if antennas
are blocked or obstructed.
● Always operate the system with antenna attached, located as high
as possible and away from all obstructions (especially metal).
● Never use the antenna on the back of the BaseStation when
the BaseStation is in a rack (greatly reduced range will be
experienced).
● When using the omni-directional whip antenna, always locate it as
close as possible to the center of the coverage area.
● When using a directional antenna, always aim it in the same general
direction.
● When remotely locating antenna, use only high quality 50 ohm, low
loss, RF cable (45 ft max, or approx 14m).
● Remote antenna location of up to 1500 ft (approx 457m) using
standard CAT-5 wiring may be achieved using the optional Tempest
Remote Transceiver.
» This connection cannot be through an active IP switch or router.
» Plug your Transceiver into the BaseStation prior to powering
ON the BaseStation.
● Connect the AC power cord to the BaseStation and to the AC
wall outlet.
● Turn the BaseStation on via the front panel ON/OFF switch.
● The rst time you power up the BaseStation, you will be prompted
to “select an authorized band for your location.”
● There are seven RF bands that use different parts of the 2.4GHz
spectrum.
● Scroll to an appropriate band for your location and press ENTER
to select.
● Press MENU to return to the operational screen.
Band 1 is appropriate for most, but not all locations worldwide (US
is band 1). Some countries require that you use a limited portion of
the 2.4GHz band. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure you select a
band that is permitted for use in your location.
Power ON the BaseStation
Selecting the RF band
MHz
Band Start End Wide Avoid 802.11b/g
1 2400 2480 80 None
2 2400 2450 50 11
3 2423 2473 50 1
4 2431 2480 49 1,2
5 2400 2428 28 7,8,9,10,11
6 2423 2450 27 1,11
7 2453 2480 27 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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From the front of the BaseStation, follow the steps below :
● Press MENU (Main Menu).
● Press 1 (BaseStation Settings).
● Scroll to 7 (Tech Menu) and press ENTER. A Tech Menu warning
message will appear - Press ENTER to proceed.
● Press ENTER or 1 (Radio Conguration).
● Press ENTER or 1 (Network Number) and select a network other
than zero, and press ENTER to save setting.
● If you have multiple BaseStations, ensure you select a different
Network Number for each BaseStation.
● Collocated BaseStations should be in the same Network Number
Group.
● Press MENU to return to previous menu; press 2 (Lockout Key)
and select a lockout key other than 255 and press ENTER to save
setting.
● Press MENU repeatedly until you get back to the Operational
screen.
● Power the BaseStation OFF; wait 10 seconds and power the
BaseStation ON again.
Changing the Default RF
Conguration
 Tempest2400 operates in the 2400 to 2483 MHz frequency
spectrum and should never be synced with Tempest900 models.
 Tempest® BaseStations and BeltStations are shipped with a
default RF configuration. It is highly recommended that you change
your system from the default to ensure proper RF performance,
especially in the presence of other Tempest systems.
 A BeltStation must be paired with a BaseStation for any
communication to take place. Pairing should be done AFTER the
default RF configuration is changed on the BaseStation.
 Charge the BeltStation batteries prior to starting set-up.
Important things you need to know
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