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Tempest MasterBelt 2400 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Tempest2400 MasterBelt ® 2-Channel Wireless Intercom Operating Manual...
  • Page 3 One of our goals in the design of Tempest was that it should work the way you think it should work – that is, it should be intuitive and similar to other equipment that you may already use.
  • Page 4 Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual Tempest 2400 MasterBelt 2-Channel Wireless Intercom Operating Manual D0000153 MasterBeltManual_D0000153_B Legal Information CoachComm, LLC Tempest ® 205 Technology Parkway Auburn, AL 36830 www.tempestwireless.com 1.844.475.4268 or +1.334.321.1160 COPYRIGHT © 2015 CoachComm, LLC. All rights reserved. The CoachComm...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..............................A/C Power Warning ................................Battery Safety ..................................Maintenance and Care ................................MasterBelt Overview ................................BeltStation Overview ................................MasterBelt Setup ................................. Pairing BeltStations to MasterBelt ............................Configure BeltStation Settings .............................
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  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual Important Safety Instructions The word “Caution” is the lowest of the three signal words (Caution, Warning and Danger), with “Danger” being the highest. Therefore, whenever the word “Caution” is used, it may be replaced with either of the higher rated signal words: “Warning” or “Danger.”...

  • Page 8: A/C Power Warning

    When working outdoors or near water, always connect the system into a ground-fault interrupting circuit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Tempest MasterBelt. Opening the case may expose dangerous electrical components, and will void the warranty.

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care Cleaning Generally, the Tempest Wireless hardware should be cleaned only with a dry cloth. A soft cloth with rubbing alcohol may be used to wipe the units if needed. Never spray solvents or chemicals onto the units.

  • Page 10: Masterbelt Overview

    MasterBelt Overview The Tempest MasterBelt is a 2-Channel Tempest BeltStation that serves as a Tempest BaseStation. The MasterBelt is compatible with existing 2-Channel Tempest BeltStations. Like a Tempest BaseStation, the MasterBelt is capable of hosting and supporting up to five standard BeltStations in full duplex communication when operating in Normal mode.

  • Page 11: Rubberized Access Cover

    MasterBelt OFF. 3- Battery Compartment The Battery Compartment holds either one Tempest Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery or (3) standard alkaline AA cells. To remove the battery door, press down on the thumb markings and pull the battery door toward the bottom of the MasterBelt. To remove batteries from the battery compartment turn the MasterBelt battery side down and tap the bottom of the MasterBelt on the palm of your other hand.

  • Page 12: Headset Connector

    B. The Talk button enables the microphone signal for the assigned intercom channels. Tempest uses an intelligent latching method for TALK buttons. Pressing the TALK button momentarily will cause the TALK button to latch. Pressing and holding the TALK button will cause the button to act as a momentary switch.

  • Page 13: Beltstation Overview

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual BeltStation Overview 1- Volume- CH A and CH B In Operational Mode, turning the Volume control adjusts the volume of the audio. Volume indicators appear on the display during adjustment and are expressed in Decibels (dB).
  • Page 14 BeltStation OFF. 3- Battery Compartment The Battery Compartment holds either one Tempest Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery or (3) standard alkaline AA cells. To remove the battery door, press down on the thumb markings and pull the battery door toward the bottom of the BeltStation.
  • Page 15 B. The Talk button enables the microphone signal for the assigned intercom channels. Tempest uses an intelligent latching method for TALK buttons. Pressing the TALK button momentarily will cause the TALK button to latch. Pressing and holding the TALK button will cause the button to act as a momentary switch.

  • Page 16: Masterbelt Setup

    Selecting MasterBelt Location Antenna Pattern The Tempest MasterBelt and BeltStation have the same internal patch antenna located at the top-end of the unit. It is important to understand the antenna propagation when determining the location of the MasterBelt during operation. The MasterBelt and BeltStation antenna is a linear polarized omnidirectional antenna.
  • Page 17 Lithium-Polymer batteries will take approximately 2¾ hours to charge from completely empty to completely full. This time is the same with the unit turned ON or OFF. A new, fully charged battery should power a Tempest MasterBelt or BeltStation for approximately nine hours. Fast charging with the supplied fast charger requires a temperature range of 32°...

  • Page 18: Selecting A Frequency Band

    Tempest performs RF frequency adjustment automatically when you select the appropriate frequency band from the “Tech Menu.” It is only necessary to use this feature if you use Tempest in one of the countries with special frequency requirements. Otherwise, Band 1 should be used for maximum RF performance.
  • Page 19 The Network Numbers and Lockout Keys for Tempest Wireless are set to factory defaults before leaving the factory. Always adjust the Network Number and Lockout Key of any Tempest Wireless that are known to operate in close proximity to one another as described below. Users should confirm these settings to minimize the opportunity for improper performance issues.

  • Page 20: Pairing Beltstations To Masterbelt

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual Pairing BeltStations to MasterBelt Pair BeltStation to MasterBelt: Confirm that the MasterBelt is powered ON and in Operational Mode (not in Menu Mode) and that the BeltStation is powered OFF. Confirm that the MasterBelt’s Network Number and Lockout Key are adjusted as needed.

  • Page 21: Configure Beltstation Settings

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual Configure BeltStation Settings Name BeltStations Naming BeltStations is the same as naming a MasterBelt. See the “Name MasterBelt” for more information on naming BeltStations. Adjust Mic Gain Set the Mic Gain properly to ensure the best audio quality. To set the Mic Gain for the BeltStation Headset: 1.
  • Page 22 Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual The MasterBelt default is for Dynamic Slot Assignment. This means that when BeltStations log in to a MasterBelt, the information about the BeltStations is displayed on the MasterBelt LCD screen in alpha-numeric order according to the name of the BeltStation. For example, “Dir”...
  • Page 23 Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual • Volume Limit - A minimum and maximum volume level can be set per MasterBelt or BeltStation. In loud environments a higher minimum volume may be desirable, while in quiet environments a lower maximum volume may be preferable. Default setting is OFF for both Min Volume and Max Volume.

  • Page 24: Modes Of Operation

    Modes of Operation Tempest MasterBelts offer three modes of operation: Normal, Shared, and Split Mode. The mode of operation can be set by going into menu mode on the MasterBelt. Press MENU, select Mode Settings>OP Mode and choose from one of the three modes.

  • Page 25: Split Mode

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual Split Mode In Split mode, some users are operating in Normal and some in Shared mode. This mode offers the use of 4 BeltStations (per MasterBelt) that utilize the standard anytime talk back capability and allows an unlimited number of “shared” BeltStations to listen and talk on the final slot.

  • Page 26: Radio Compliance

    I. Digital Device Statement A. Tempest BaseStations and wireless BeltStations have been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules and Regulations of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (the FCC) . Tempest products are marketed as Class A digital devices. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 27 Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual C. Tempest BeltStations have been designed to be worn and used in close proximity to the human body, what the FCC calls a “portable” use. The BeltStation unit complies with FCC exposure limits for portable use.

  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. NEITHER COACHCOMM, LLC NOR ANY DEALER WHO SELLS TEMPEST WIRELESS PRODUCTS IS LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

  • Page 29: Technical Support

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual Technical Support Information about CoachComm’s Technical Support and Repair Procedures is provided below. Contacting Us CoachComm, LLC support and service personnel are ready to help you with any issues you may have. All requests and questions should be directed to our Customer Service department via phone, fax, or email.

  • Page 30: Masterbelt Menu

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual MasterBelt Menu...

  • Page 31: Beltstation Menu

    Tempest MasterBelt Operating Manual BeltStation Menu Note: BeltStation relays and program volume are not available features when used with a MasterBelt.
  • Page 32 Auburn, AL 36830 www.tempestwireless.com 1.844.475.4268 or +1.334.321.1160 COPYRIGHT © 2015 CoachComm, LLC. All rights reserved. CoachComm® and the Tempest® logos are registered trademarks of CoachComm, LLC. Any and all other trademark references within this document are property of their respective owners.

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