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* Optional Keypad maybe ordered installed at time of purchase or as a field installation kit (part no. RQX-XT-KP)
Ritron Pub. 14500057
© 2005-2008 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost,
GateGuard, RadioNexus, Quiet Call and Quick Assist are registered
trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Quick Talk and Liberty are trademarks of Ritron, Inc.
For the right Wireless Solutions for your communication needs.
P.O. Box 1998 · Carmel, Indiana 46082-1998 · 317-846-1201 · Fax: 317-846-4978
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XT callbox shown with optional
keypad *
OUTPOST
Rev. B
03/08
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- Page 1 © 2005-2008 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost, GateGuard, RadioNexus, Quiet Call and Quick Assist are registered trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Quick Talk and Liberty are trademarks of Ritron, Inc. For the right Wireless Solutions for your communication needs.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ONTROL OF AN ... 19 XTERNAL EVICE ... 20 ECODE ECEIVE ETTINGS Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com Voice Messages ... 1 UMBERS UTOMATIC ... 1 Greeting Message ... 21 Identification (ID) Message ... 21 ACTORY Low Battery/Power Fail Message ... -
Page 3: Basic Operation
• VHF: 1 Watt • UHF: 1 Watt or 2* Watt * See “Special Note” on page 3. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ALLBOX ODEL UMBERS Basic Callbox ®... -
Page 4: Series Outpost ® Callbox Model
Uncontrolled limits, all persons must be at least 7.9 inches (20 cm) from the AFB-1545 antenna which is supplied by RITRON to be attached directly to the top of the unit. For the RITRON RAM-1545 magnet mount antenna, which can be located away from the unit, all persons must be at least 10.8... -
Page 5: Applying Power To The Outpost
If this option is chosen, we recommend that the “External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert” feature be ENABLED via Field or PC programming. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ® UTPOST ALLBOX... -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
+12 VDC is available (see “Using External +12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up” on page 3). Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com Charge Jumper in Charge position... -
Page 7: Callbox
Input/Output Connector RJ-11 Program Cable Connector Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ONNECTORS S p e a k e r C o n n e c t o r The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed circuit board with a polarized connector. -
Page 8: Basic Outpost ® Installationi
Depending on the unit location and installation, the OUTPOST® set for 1 Watt can cover up to 1 mile line of sight. To increase range, use an external antenna that is mounted higher. Contact RITRON for a RAM-1545 Magnet Mounted Antenna. Refer to Special Note on page 3. -
Page 9: Optional Xt Outpost ® Mounting
Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our websit ® OUNTING RACKET ® FIG-5: Optional XTMK Mounting B ® e at www.ritron.com Installation Instructions NSTALLATION racket T Callbo Overlap sealing tape (1) inch be-... -
Page 10: Field Programming
12, the radio will sound the ERROR TONE on contents read out and display an "E". The PC programmer will be required to readout the radios frequency and tone programming. . Normal radio operation resumes after the programming information has been displayed. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com URRENT ADIO... - Page 11 14. Once you have made your final program entry, press the ON/PTT button a second time to turn the radio off. Turn the radio back on for normal operation. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com & T REQUENCY on page 11 to determine the two-digit frequency code and write it down.
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Page 12: Ow To
• Listen-In The radio can operate only one 2-Tone Decode function from the list above when field programmed. Your Ritron dealer can PC program the callbox to perform more than one 2-tone decode function. Contact your Ritron dealer for details. -
Page 13: Table
461.2625 12.5 ANADIAN REQUENCY Canada Models UHF Business Band Code Frequency Color Dot 458.6625 469.2625 Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com REQUENCY ODES UHF Business Band Code Frequency Color Dot 461.2875 12.5 461.3125 12.5 461.3375 12.5... -
Page 14: Table
Code Code Code ABLE ROGRAMMABLE Code If the Callbox displays 2-Tone Code “90” on readout it has been PC programmed for custom frequencies. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com LIMINATOR ROGRAMMABLE Frequency Code 107.2 110.9 114.8... -
Page 15: How To Field Programs
Call Tone ON Call Tone OFF √ The Callbox is set from the factory with these options enabled. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com INGLE IGIT ADIO below to determine the single-digit code used to enable GateGuard... -
Page 16: Codes
3 minutes 4 minutes √ The Callbox is set from the factory with these options enabled. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com DVANCED EATURE to determine the three-digit feature code and write it down. digit of the feature code by clicking the Program button until the program display... -
Page 17: Callbox
50% * 100% * √ The Callbox is set from the factory with these options enabled. Setting is also available via Single-Digit Radio Feature Code programming. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com EATURE ODES CONTINUED Default Description √... -
Page 18: Glossary Of Terms
2 – 100%. A lower speaker volume reduces audio distortion and provides a more natural sound. For best performance, do not set the volume any higher than is necessary for your application. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ® ALLBOX EATURES C o m p a n d i n g . - Page 19 Field Programmed from the 9 different 2- Tone Decode Codes in Table 4, or PC programmed for any 2-Tone frequency pair between 300-1500 Hz. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ® ®...
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Page 20: Intercom (Always -O N ) Programming
® The OUTPOST can be Field or PC programmed by the factory or by your Ritron dealer to operate as a two-way intercom. When operating as an intercom the Automatic Turn-Off must be DISABLED so that the radio will remain ON in a “intercom”... -
Page 21: Switch Output Options - Allows External Device
” on page 20 for ECODE ECEIVE ETTING details on programming a 2-Tone Turn-Off code. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com –A LLOWS ONTROL OF AN ® G a t e G u a r d –... -
Page 22: Settings
1st tone has been decoded. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ETTINGS Al l C a l l d e c o d e d f o r 1 s e c ....( P C ) With 2-Tone All Call enabled you can custom program an All Call tone to any frequency between 300-1500 Hz. -
Page 23: Voice Messages
Is automatically sent ahead of Sensor Detect or Low Battery/Power Fail messages. • Can be up to 3 seconds long. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ESSAGES Low Battery/Power Fail Message The Low Battery/Power Fail Message is automatically transmitted when low voltage is detected on the Callbox. -
Page 24: Sensor Detect Off Message
• If the Callbox is answered before it automatically turns off the Callbox operates as normal 2-way radio communication with no messages or Call Tone. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com The Sensor Detect Off Message: •... -
Page 25: Voice
Sensor Detect Off 3 sec. Low Battery/Power Fail 2 sec. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com OICE ESSAGE to determine the three-digit Record Code and write it down. digit of the Record Code by clicking the Program button until the program display... -
Page 26: How To Play A Voice Message
If you decide not to use a voice message that is already recorded, it can be easily erased via field programming. Follow the “How to Play a Voice Message” instructions above using the Erase Code specified in Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ESSAGE to determine the three-digit Play Code and write it down. -
Page 27: Application
120 VAC @ 1 amp. Make sure all power to the equipment is turned OFF or disconnected. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ALLBOX FOR A CAUTION: should be positioned on the right side of the... -
Page 28: Fig-6: Xt Callbox Assembly
Switch Output “+” connection Green Switch Output “-“ connection White Sensor Input “+” connection Brown Sensor Input “-“ ground Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com SSEMBLY Mounting (4 Corners) Internal Antenna RF Mating Connectors Input/Output Connector Pin # ®... -
Page 29: Field
In standard Automatic Turn-Off operation a longer inactivity timer will allow more time for a response before the callbox turns OFF. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ® The OUTPOST mode as follows: •... - Page 30 Alert tone when a change in logic level is detected. Separate alert tones are used for OPEN (logic level high) tone and CLOSED (logic level low) tone. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com ® ETTING EATURES Busy Channel TX Inhibit ...(PC or FP)
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Page 31: Fcc Licensing
Repair of Ritron products should be performed only by Ritron authorized personnel. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com I N D U S T R Y C AN AD A R e g u l a t i o n s Industry Canada requires the owners of the radios to obtain a radio license before using them. -
Page 32: Ritron, Inc. Limited Warranty
• Installation, maintenance or service of the product, unless this is covered by a separate written agreement with RITRON; • Any products not furnished by RITRON which are attached or used with the covered product, or defects or damage from the use of the covered product with equipment that is not covered (such as defects or damage from the charging or use of batteries other than with covered product);...