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110 Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation

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Table of Contents3
Preface7
Scope of Manual7
Document Conventions7
Associated Documentation8
Publication Record8
Description11
Series 2 and Series 1 Reciters12
Identifying a Series 2 Reciter12
New Reciters and Repairs13
Firmware Information13
Firmware Applications14
Base Station Features14
Firmware Application Details16
P25/As-Ip16
P25 Gateway Key Management17
Dmr/Mpt18
Modules19
Mechanical Assembly23
Frequency Bands and Sub-Bands26
Licenses27
Compatibility27
Feature Licenses28
Theory of Operation31
Signal Paths33
Online and Offline Modes33
Intermodule Communications34
Power Management and Distribution35
PMU Operation on DC Input37
Front Panel Fans40
General Safety and Regulatory Information41
Personal Safety41
Unpacking and Moving the Equipment41
Lethal Voltages41
AC Power Connection42
Explosive Environments42
High Temperatures42
LED Safety (EN60825-1)42
Proximity to RF Transmissions / a Proximité des Émissions RF43
Equipment Safety44
Installation and Servicing Personnel44
Preventing Damage to the PA44
ESD Precautions44
Anti-Tampering Devices45
Environmental Conditions45
Operating Temperature Range45
Humidity45
Dust and Dirt45
Regulatory Information46
Distress Frequencies46
Compliance Standards46
FCC Compliance46
Unauthorized Modifications46
Operation47
Front Panel47
Module Indicator Leds and Switches51
Reciter and Receiver51
Pmu54
Installation56
Before You Begin56
Equipment Security56
Grounding and Lightning Protection56
Equipment Ventilation56
Ambient Temperature Sensor57
Cabinet and Rack Ventilation57
Unpacking and Moving the Subrack59
Identifying the Equipment60
Initial Setting up62
Confirming Operation62
Working with Configurations64
Customizing the Configuration65
Recommended Configuration Settings66
Restricted Port Numbers67
Changing the Root Password67
Tuning the Reciter and Receiver68
Installing the Base Station on Site71
General Installation Advice71
Synchronization71
Equipment Required72
Mounting the Subrack73
Connecting up the Base Station78
Connection Overview78
Connecting AC Power80
Connecting DC Power81
Connecting the Auxiliary DC Power Output82
Connecting RF83
Connecting an External Frequency Reference84
Connecting a 1PPS Source85
Ethernet Connection86
Connecting General Purpose Inputs and Outputs87
Setting up Simplex Operation89
Working with Base Stations from Your PC90
PC Recommendations90
Connecting Your PC to the Base Station90
Logging in91
Setting the IP Address92
Security Certificates93
Local Connection to a Base Station93
Troubleshooting Connection Problems94
Finding a Lost or Forgotten IP Address94
Setting up Authentication95
Working with the Web Interface96
Using the Webui Display Filter96
Monitoring Operation98
Troubleshooting Alarms99
Viewing Configuration Settings100
Viewing the Base Station and Network Identity101
Basic Tasks104
User Settings104
Taking the Base Station Offline104
Troubleshooting Alarms104
Disabling the Front Panel Keypad105
Uploading New Audio Files for Announcement Tones105
Updating Firmware106
Firmware Upload107
Downloading Firmware from a Package Server108
Activating New Firmware108
Switching Application Packages109
Working with Configuration Files109
Setting up Custom Alarms112
Subaudible Signaling112
Checking for Interference on a Receive Channel112
Marshaling or Transmit Delay113
Uploading Firmware to the Base Station114
SNMP Network Management114
Configuring Single Base Stations115
Configuring Receive-Only Base Stations116
Configuring Base Stations in a Channel Group116
Phase 2 Internal Timing117
Introduction117
Internal Timing117
Technical Description118
Specifications119
Prerequisites119
Maintenance120
Troubleshooting122
Replacing Modules123
Saving the Base Station Configuration123
Preliminary Disassembly124
Replacing a Reciter126
Replacing a Power Amplifier127
Replacing a Power Management Unit128
Replacing the Module Guide Rails129
Replacing the Subrack Interconnect Board130
Final Reassembly131
Appendix A Interface Pin Allocations133
System Interface Connector133
Ethernet Connector133
PMU Auxiliary DC Output133
Appendix B Inter-Module Connections134
Dual 50W Base Station134
Single 50W Base Station135
100W Base Station136
Appendix C Identifying Front Panels137
Appendix D TB9400 Cable Kits138
Cable Kits138
Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit140
CTU Connections and Controls140
Available Tests144
Appendix F Installing the Firmware Package147
Setting up a Central Package Server147
Glossary148
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity154

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