Clear-Com Tempest 900 - Basestation Setup; Steps to Setup the Basestation; Choose a Location

23 Tempest®900 4-Channel Wireless Intercom System
BaseStaon Setup
Steps to Setup the BaseStaon
• Choose a locaon for the BaseStaon
• Choose an antenna locaon and conguraon
• Maximize performance
• Congure operaon features
• Set Network Number and Lockout Key
» Name each BaseStaon and BeltStaon (oponal, but encouraged)
» Set Stac or Dynamic Display
• Congure oponal features
Choose a Locaon
A Tempest BaseStaon mounted in an equipment rack with oponal cables and mounng hardware.
Tempest is a radio system. Choosing a locaon for your Tempest BaseStaon and the associated antenna is one of the most
important factors to ensure proper system operaon and achieve maximum operaonal range. As covered in the General
Informaon and Theory of Operaon secon of this manual, broadcasng and receiving RF signals can be greatly aected by
physical and electromagnec barriers.
Following the guidelines below for selecng a suitable BaseStaon and antenna locaon will help to ensure that your
system operates properly and achieves the maximum possible operaonal range.
See the Antenna Conguraon secon of this manual for details about recommended cable type and other important
informaon about connecng the antenna to the Tempest BaseStaon.
BaseStaon Locaon
The locaon of the BaseStaon is important, but it is the locaon of the antenna that will ensure maximum system
performance and operaonal range. Whenever possible, locate the BaseStaon in close proximity to the desired coverage
area. If this is not possible consider using the oponal Remote Transceiver to achieve opmal antenna posioning. It is
not recommended to use RF coaxial cable lengths longer than 25 feet to remote the antenna, as this will degrade system
performance and operaonal range.
• The BaseStaon must have a source of electric power available. This can be either AC or baery (DC) power.
• The front panel of the BaseStaon must be accessible for conguraon.
• The front panel may be used as a communicaon portal.
• The rear panel must be accessed for making wired system connecons.
• The Tempest BaseStaon should be in a locaon that has adequate venlaon and is not subject to extreme
temperatures and humidity.
• Avoid areas subject to water or rain.
• Always use a stable and secure plaorm or rack mount system.