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MBC-00008-12 · Issue 12 · March 2016

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  • Page 1 TB9300 Base Station/Repeater Installation and Operation Manual MBC-00008-12 · Issue 12 · March 2016...
  • Page 2 5,715,365, 5,649,050, 5,630,011, 5,581,656, 5,517,511, without prior written permission from Tait Limited. 5,491,772, 5,247,579, 5,226,084 and 5,195,166. The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of This product includes software developed by the Tait Limited. OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit All trade names referenced are the service mark, (http://www.openssl.org/).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4.1 Distress Frequencies ........39 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Contents ©...
  • Page 4 5.4.1 Confirming Operation ........78 Contents TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 5 100W Base Station........... . 121 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Contents ©...
  • Page 6 Tait Software License Agreement ........

  • Page 7: Preface

    “base station” to mean both base station and repeater. Document Conventions The TB9300 base station has a web interface with an accordion menu on the left side of the screen. “Configure > Base Station > Channels” means click Configure in the top-level menu, then in the expanded Configure menu click Base Station, and finally click on the Channels tab on that page.

  • Page 8: Associated Documentation

    The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation. Technical notes are published from time to time to describe applications for Tait products, to provide technical details not included in manuals, and to offer solutions for any problems that arise. Technical notes are available in PDF format from the Tait support website.

  • Page 9: Publication Record

    Feature license names updated. March 2016 General updates for version 2.15 release. Information added for G-band. Clarification of repeater vs. base station for K and L bands in Brazil added. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Preface © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 10 Preface TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 11: Description

    Description The Tait TB9300 base station is a robust state-of-the-art digital fixed station that combines Tait’s proven strengths in reliability, high performance and modular design with software-based configurability and operation, digital signal processing and voice-over-IP technology. The base station is designed for operation in a Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Tier 2 conventional or Tier 3 trunked radio network.

  • Page 12: Features

    ■ the operation of other reciters in the same subrack. Rugged construction with generous heatsinks and fan-forced cooling ■ for continuous operation from –22°F to +140°F (–30°C to +60°C). Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 13: Modules

    The position of a module in the subrack is defined by the socket on the subrack interconnect board to which the module is connected by the system control bus. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 14 The microphone input and speaker are not used in this release of the TB9300. The reciter module comprises the Reciter receiver, exciter and digital control circuitry. The reciter provides the Ethernet interface and system inputs and outputs. Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 15 AC, DC, or both AC and DC, depending on the model. The PMU also has an auxiliary DC output of 13.65VDC, 27.3VDC, or 54.6VDC, depending on the model. AC and DC PMU shown TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 16: Mechanical Assembly

    PA 2 airflow separator PA 1 plastic guide rail cable retaining clip subrack interconnect board retaining clamp reciter 2 front panel fastener Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 17 The airflow separator is fitted directly beside the PA to help direct the cooling airflow through the heatsink. Figure 1.2 Mechanical assembly - single 50W base station reciter airflow separator subrack 50W PA TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 18 Figure 1.3 Mechanical assembly - single 100W base station reciter subrack airflow duct cable retaining clip Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 19: Frequency Bands And Sub-Bands

    Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz, and 850MHz to 870MHz Receive: 792MHz to 824MHz In Brazil, for K and L bands, the TB9300 is considered to be configured as a base station with retransmission of receive frequencies. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description ©...

  • Page 20: Applications

    Applications The TB9300 is designed for operation in a Tait TN9300 DMR Tier 2 conventional radio network, a Tait TN9300 DMR Tier 3 trunked radio network, or as an analog conventional repeater. In a DMR Tier 2 conventional network it can operate as a stand-alone repeater, or as a member of a multi-site system (under the supervision of a DMR conventional node).

  • Page 21: Licenses

    The feature sets currently available are listed below. The base stations in a Tait DMR Tier 3 Network are controlled by a node (DMR trunking controller). Tait sells three types of node: Full, Express and Access.

  • Page 22: Theory Of Operation

    RF From Reference Antenna Antenna Frequency AC Input System Input RF + PA Key and Output 28VDC Reciter DC Input Ethernet Interface to Network System Control Bus Front Panel Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 23 It performs the air interface signal processing for digital DMR operation, gives the base station an identity as a network element, and provides the physical connections for the Ethernet and system interfaces. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 24: Signal Paths

    Offline mode. This takes the base station out of service. However, the front panel is still operational and can be used in the normal way. Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 25: Intermodule Communications

    Intermodule communication paths Reciter 1 PA 1 I C Current Source Fan 3: Fan 1: Reciters User Controls Fan 2: Front Panel Subrack Interconnect Board Reciter 2 PA 2 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 26: Power Management And Distribution

    The outputs from both the AC and DC high power converters are added together and fed to the modules via the high-current outputs. The auxiliary output is also tapped off this summed output. Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 27 Figure 1.8 Subrack power distribution Single Aux. DC Subrack Board Front Reciter Panel Dual Aux. DC Subrack Board Front PA 1 PA 2 Reciter 1 Reciter 2 Panel TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 28: Pmu Operation On Dc Input

    These limits will not be reached under normal operation conditions, but are provided as “fail-safe” measures to protect the battery from deep discharge. They also remove the need for low-voltage disconnect modules. Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 29 The information in this table is extracted from the Specifications Manual. Refer to the latest issue of this manual for the most up-to-date and complete PMU specifications. b. Using the base station’s web interface. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 30 Figure 1.9 PMU alarm thresholds and voltage limits when operating on DC Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 31: Front Panel Fans

    6A–8A 2 minutes on, 5 minutes off 8A–12A 3 minutes on, 3 minutes off 12A–14A 4 minutes on, 1 minute off ≥15A always on >149°F (65°C) –– always on TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 32 Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 33: General Safety And Regulatory Information

    General Safety and Regulatory Information This chapter provides general information on safety precautions for operating the base station. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 34: Personal Safety

    The PMU should be serviced only by qualified technicians. There are no user-replaceable parts inside. If the PMU is damaged and does not function properly, stop the module safely and contact your regional Tait office immediately. All servicing should be carried out only when the PMU is powered through a mains isolating transformer of sufficient rating.

  • Page 35: Ac Power Connection

    PMU and PA can reach temperatures of up to +176°F (+80°C). 2.1.6 LED Safety (EN60825-1) This equipment contains Class 1 LED Products. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 36: Proximity To Rf Transmissions / A Proximité Des Émissions Rf

    OET numéro 65 (47CFR 1.1310) IEEE C95.1 2005: Norme pour les niveaux de sécurité compatibles avec l'exposition des personnes aux champs électromagnétiques de radiofréquence 3kHz à 300GHz General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 37: Equipment Safety

    ESD S20.20-1999 or BS EN 100015-4 1994. Figure 2.1 Typical antistatic bench set-up common point ground (building ground or mains ground) dissipative rubber bench mat conductive wrist strap TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 38: Anti-Tampering Devices

    The humidity should not exceed 95% relative humidity through the specified operating temperature range. 2.3.3 Dust and Dirt For uncontrolled environments, the level of airborne particulates must not exceed 100µg/m General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 39: Regulatory Information

    2.4.4 Unauthorized Modifications Any modifications you make to this equipment which are not authorized by Tait may invalidate your compliance authority’s approval to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 40: Health, Safety And Electromagnetic Compatibility In Europe

    EU/EEA, and will require a licence to operate in each member state. You can download the formal Declaration of Conformity from Declaration of Conformity www.taitradio.com/eudoc. General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation This section describes the user controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel and on the base station modules. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 42: Front Panel

    One or more faults are present. On (steady) A base station is in Offline mode, and no faults are present. A base station is in Online mode, and no faults are present. Operation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 43 Moves the cursor up one line in the IP address screen. When the top line is reached, pressing again returns to the previous menu. Unlike a computer keyboard, the keys do not auto-repeat. Each action requires a separate key-press. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 44 When the contrast is set to the required level, press OK to save the changes and exit the menu. Operation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 45 Modules Reciter 1 View Reciter 1 Address 172.025.198.043 Front Panel Edit Reciter 1 Address MASK: 255.255.000.000 172.025.002.251 Edit Reciter 1 Address 172.025.198.043 MASK: 255.255.000.000 172.025.002.251 Front Panel Contrast Contrast TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 46: Module Indicator Leds And Switches

    - the reciter is powered up ■ flashing red - one or more alarms have been generated; you can use the ■ web interface to find out more details about the alarms. Operation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 47 These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the reciter: steady amber - the Ethernet interface is connected ■ flashing green - data is being transmitted across the Ethernet interface. ■ TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 48 The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, whether or not this alarm has been disabled via the web interface. Operation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 49: Pmu

    Even when the DC converter is off, the DC input is still connected to its power circuitry. The switch is recessed to prevent the DC module being accidentally switched off. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 50 The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, whether or not this alarm has been disabled via the web interface. Operation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 51: Working With Base Stations From Your Pc

    Working with Base Stations from Your The normal web browser on your PC provides a window into the TB9300 base station. Use it to connect to the base station so that you can monitor, configure, diagnose, and calibrate it (if required).

  • Page 52: Pc Recommendations

    Connections to the base station can be authenticated by a remote (i.e. centralized) service. Refer to the Help and “Setting Up Authentication” on page 59 for more information. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 53: Logging In

    Web Interface” on page 60). Make sure that you store your passwords and usernames securely and do not lose them. They may be needed by Tait support personnel if assistance is required. Tait cannot retrieve for- gotten passwords. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC ©...

  • Page 54: Setting The Ip Address

    IP address you are trying to enter is not already in ■ use by another device on the same subnet. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 55: Security Certificates

    Certification Authority. The browser has a way of letting you override or bypass the security warning. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 56: Connecting A Networked Pc To A Base Station

    Click Alternate Configuration. Select the User configured option, and then enter a number that is on the same subnet as the base station. For example, if the TB9300 has IP 192.168.1.2, enter 192.168.1.1 for the PC. Enter a suitable subnet mask, for example 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 57 Select the User configured option, and then enter a number that is on the same subnet as the base station. For example, if the TB9300 has IP 192.168.1.2, enter 192.168.1.1 for the PC. Enter a suitable subnet mask, for example 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Connection Problems

    Finding a Lost or Forgotten IP Address Use the following procedure if an IP address has been lost or forgotten. Mount the reciter in a TB9300 subrack and fit the front panel. Power up the subrack. On the front panel display select Modules > Reciter 1 (or 2) > View Reciter 1 (or 2) Address.

  • Page 59: Setting Up Authentication

    Notice Unless they are deleted, any local logins left on the base sta- tion will still work and have priority over remote logins. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 60: Working With The Web Interface

    Press F11 again to return to the standard view. Using a browser window size smaller than 1024 x 768 may cause some pages to display incorrectly. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 61: Monitoring Operation

    Using the monitoring pages, you can see how the base station is currently operating. For example, you can see the status of its network interface (Monitor > Interfaces > Network Connections). TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 62: Viewing Configuration Settings

    Select a channel and click Edit to view details of the channel. Clicking directly on any text in a line will also open the edit screen. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 63: Viewing The Base Station And Network Identity

    You can also enter here the four lines of information you want to appear on the home screen on the front panel display. Each line has a maximum of 20 characters. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 64: Basic Tasks

    Click Help and navigate to the description of that alarm. 1. For this change to take effect, you must log out of the base station and then log back in again. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 65: Working With Configuration Files

    Select Configure > Base Station > Miscellaneous and in the Front Panel area clear the Keypad enabled check box. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 66: Preparing To Download Firmware

    (a web server application). You can set up a single computer to be the central package server for all the base stations on your network, using a web server of your choice. Tait also provides the Mongoose web server as part of the base station firmware package for use with a temporary package server, such as a laptop.
  • Page 67 It is beyond the scope of this manual to describe the exact procedure for Setting Up a Central Package Server setting up a central package server for any particular network. Tait expects that each customer will configure their own package server according to the requirements for their network.

  • Page 68: Checking For Interference On A Receive Channel

    The chart on this page has two lines. One shows the current RSSI measurement for the selected frequency. The second shows a historical trace of peak RSSI readings on that frequency. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 69: Installation

    Installation This chapter provides information on the site requirements for your TB9300 equipment and also describes how to install the base station in a standard 19 inch rack or cabinet. If this is your first time installing a TB9300 base station, we recommend that you read the entire chapter before beginning the actual installation.

  • Page 70: Before You Begin

    (e.g. for servicing purposes). 5.1.4 Ambient Temperature Sensor The ambient temperature reading for the base station is provided by the temperature sensor located on the front panel circuit board. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 71: Cabinet And Rack Ventilation

    ) per subrack. If you have any other configuration, the performance of your system will depend on how closely you comply with the base station airflow requirements described above. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 72 Figure 5.1 Typical cabinet ventilation requirements top view (20cm) side view front view ≥7in (≥17.5cm) ventilation slots airflow entry blanking panels airflow exit path Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 73: Unpacking And Moving The Subrack

    Cut the tape securing the flaps at the top of the carton and fold them flat against the sides Rotate the carton carefully onto its side and then onto its top ensuring that none of the flaps is trapped underneath. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 74 Packaging it according to your local recycling methods. The foam cushions are CFC- and HCFC-free and may be burnt in a suitable waste-to-energy combustion facility, or compacted in landfill. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 75: Identifying The Equipment

    T01-01136-XXXX A = default T01-01136-XXXX A = default a. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with a K-band TB9300 re- citer is 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHZ to 870MHz. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 76 Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 77 1 = 12VDC auxiliary power supply board fitted 2 = 24VDC auxiliary power supply board fitted 4 = 48VDC auxiliary power supply board fitted TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = default TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = default TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 78: Initial Setting Up

    One or more fans may operate, depending on the temperature of the modules. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 79: Tait Limited March

    PMU mains failure requires a DC backup supply Diagnose > Subsystems > PMU Control Tests fan operation checks the operation of each fan Diagnose > Subsystems > Fan Tests individually TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 80: Customizing The Configuration

    Disable the “PMU not detected” alarm on base station 2 (Configure > ■ Alarms > Control > PMU). Disable the “FP not detected” alarm on base station 2 (Configure > ■ Alarms > Control > Front panel). Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 81: Restricted Port Numbers

    Knowledge of the password could be used to render the equipment inoperable, for example by deleting files. If you are concerned about the security risk that this poses, change the password. If Tait provides support services, it may need to know the password.

  • Page 82: Tuning The Reciter

    To check the RSSI level and tune the receiver front end (if required), follow these steps. Remove the reciterfrom the subrack and reconnect the system control bus cable to power up the module. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 83 If you wish to confirm the accuracy of the tuning procedure, carry out a sensitivity measurement at the new frequency. 1. Included in the TBA0ST2 tool kit. Also available separately as part num- ber 937-00013-00. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 84 –80dBm into the reciter’s RF input. Check that the RSSI reading on the RF Interface page is –80dBm ±1dB. Note this reading. Set the reciter to the new receive frequency. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 85 The G-band, K-band and L-band reciters do not require tuning. Electronically Tuned Reciters 1. Included in the TBA0ST2 tool kit. Also available separately as part num- ber 937-00013-00. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 86: Installing The Base Station On Site

    8mm AF spanner for the SMA connectors, and the subrack ground ■ connector. You can also obtain the TBA0ST2 tool kit from your regional Tait office. It contains the basic tools needed to install, tune, and service the base station.

  • Page 87: Mounting The Subrack

    M6 (0.25in) screw, flat and spring washer in each of the four main mounting holes , as shown in Figure 5.5. If you need extra mounting security, additional mounting holes provided at the rear of the subrack for auxiliary support brackets. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 88 14.7 in (373.5 mm) 14.37 in (365 mm) 18.3 in (465.1 mm) 6.96 in 4 in 5.25 in 0.42 in (133.4 mm) (176.8 mm) (101.6 mm) (10.6 mm) 0.26 in (6.6 mm) Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 89 TBAA03-13 bracket fitted in a typical Tait cabinet . If you are not using the Tait cabinet, you may have to make your own brackets to suit your installation. Figure 5.7 Auxiliary support bracket Notice You must fit the auxiliary support brackets if you intend to transport a cabinet fitted with a fully built-up base station.
  • Page 90 We recommend that you fit the supplied covers to the DC terminals to protect against accidental shorts. Figure 5.8 DC power cabling secure the cables to the cabinet to support their weight Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 91: Connecting Up The Base Station

    DC output external reference frequency input AC mains input RF input Ethernet interface connector RF output subrack ground connector –VDC input system interface connector a. Factory use only. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 92: Connecting Ac Power

    IEC connector on the PMU to the local AC supply. The pins of the IEC ground connector on the PMU are identified at right. neutral rear view Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 93: Connecting Dc Power

    PMU is removed before the leads are disconnected. Protective covers for the DC terminals are supplied with each PMU. We recommend a screw torque of 18–20lbf·in (2–2.25N·m). TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 94: Connecting The Auxiliary Dc Power Output

    (refer to “PMU Auxiliary DC Output” on page 117 for the pin allocations). Contact your regional Tait office for details on the full range of wiring kits available. Figure 5.10 Auxiliary DC power connector Phoenix MVSTBR2.5HC/2-ST/5.08 female Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual ©...

  • Page 95: Connecting Rf

    PA and the mismatch is <1dB. ■ The effect of such conditions is variable: some devices will not be destroyed, and some may fail after repeated load interruptions. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 96: Connecting An External Frequency Reference

    Daisy-chaining an external frequency reference input maximum overall cable length is 30m maximum of eight base station loads on one frequency reference output 50Ω termination (also needed for single base stations) Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 97: Ethernet Connection

    The RJ-45 socket on the reciter’s rear panel provides the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connection to the other devices in the network. Use Cat-5 cable to connect this socket to the Tait Network via a router or switch. If necessary, refer to “Ethernet Connector”...

  • Page 98: Connecting General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    5V TTL logic input active low digital in 8 digital in 9 external view digital in 10 digital in 11 digital in 12 not used reserved for future use ground ground Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    Also check for a build-up of dust in and around the module heatsink fins, front panel air intakes, and fan ducts. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Maintenance © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 100 You can use the web interface to configure the base station to generate an alarm if any of the front panel cooling fans fails. Refer to the Help for more details. Maintenance TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check that all front and rear connectors and cables are in place, and that power switches are on. If problems persist, contact your regional Tait office. Symptom Possible Cause Action Alarm LED red and steady The base station is in...
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 103: Replacing Modules

    (e.g. for servicing purposes). Both the PMU and PA modules have built-in protection mechanisms to prevent damage from overheating. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 104: Saving The Base Station's Configuration

    If one or more of the modules is faulty, you may be unable to save the configuration. In this case, you will have to restore the configuration from a back-up file. Refer to the Help for more information. Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 105: Preliminary Disassembly

    PMU. Also at the rear of the PMU disconnect the mains and battery supply leads, and the auxiliary DC supply lead (if fitted). TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 106 If you need to remove any front panel cables, simply pull the front of the cable retaining clip down and then slide it out from the subrack until it reaches the end of its travel. Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 107: Replacing A Reciter

    Loosen the screw securing the retaining clamp and rotate the clamp through 90° to clear the module. Slide the reciter out of the subrack, taking care not to damage any of the cables. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 108 “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 119). Tighten the nut on the SMA connector to a torque of 5lbf·in (0.6N·m). Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 114. Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 109: Replacing A Power Amplifier

    (refer to “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 119). Tighten the nut on the SMA connector to a torque of 5lbf·in (0.6N·m). TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 110 Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 114. Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 111: Replacing A Power Management Unit

    (refer to “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 119). Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 114. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 112: Replacing The Module Guide Rails

    Push the guide rail towards the front of the subrack until you hear the locking tab “click” into place. Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 113: Replacing The Subrack Interconnect Board

    Reconnect the system control bus cables and reciter DC cables as shown in “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 119. Figure 8.1 Replacing the subrack interconnect board TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 114: Final Reassembly

    Identifying the correct front panel 100W front panel: the PA fan duct has cut-outs but no break-off tab 50W front panel: the PA fan duct has the break-off tab but no cut-outs Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 115 (1.9N·m). As well as holding the modules in place, the retaining clamps push the modules hard against the rear rail of the subrack to ensure a good ground connection between the modules and the subrack. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 116 Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 117: Appendix A - Interface Pin Allocations

    The pin allocations for the auxiliary DC output on the PMU are given in the following table. Description +V output –V output 2-pin connector - external view TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A – Interface Pin Allocations © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 118 Appendix A – Interface Pin Allocations TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 119: Appendix B - Inter-Module Connections

    PMU via the subrack interconnect board. The DC supply to the reciters is via the system control bus ribbon cable. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 120: Single 50W Base Station

    The PA is powered by a direct connection from the PMU. The reciter is DC Supply powered from the PMU via the subrack interconnect board and system control bus ribbon cable. Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 121: 100W Base Station

    The PA is powered by a direct connection from the PMU. The reciter is DC Supply powered from the PMU via the subrack interconnect board and system control bus ribbon cable. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 122: Tait Limited March

    Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 123: Glossary

    Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations related to the TaitNet network and the TB9300 base station. AAA commonly stands for Authentication, Authorization and Accounting. AAA protocols It refers to an IP-based security architecture that allows centralized, controlled access to devices in a network.
  • Page 124 Digital-to-Analog Converter. A device for converting a digital signal to an analog signal that represents the same information. Glossary TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 125 ETSI organization responsible for producing European telecommunications standards. An operational mode of Tait DMR trunked networks. It comes into effect fallback mode when the base station loses communication with the trunking node controller. Fallback mode turns one of the base station’s two logical channels into a control channel.
  • Page 126 Each feature set requires a license to be purchased from Tait before it can be enabled. The unique set of digits belonging to a license which is programmed into feature license key the base station to enable a feature set.
  • Page 127 Some operational functions of the base station are controlled by licenses. license Purchasing a license from Tait allows you to enable the feature set which includes the required functionality. One of the two timeslots provided in each TB9300 radio frequency. Each...
  • Page 128 Any device that is network-connected. A TaitNet digital network consists network element of a number of network elements. The TB9300 base station is a network element designed and manufactured by Tait. Network Time Protocol is a protocol and software implementation for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems across a network.
  • Page 129 (expressed as a ratio). The sensitivity of a radio receiver is the minimum input signal strength sensitivity required to provide a usable signal. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Glossary © Tait Limited March 2016...
  • Page 130 Station transmit on one physical channel in a DMR or analog network. Generally, this means a reciter, a PA, and a PMU. Often abbreviated to TB9300 or base station. Transmission Control Protocol. A complex protocol on top of IP for sending reliable streams of data with flow control.
  • Page 131 Time Division Multiple Access. In the TB9300 each radio frequency TDMA provides two timeslots, with each timeslot representing one logical channel. Telephone company. TELCO Telecommunications Industry Association Describes the switching between two states. If something is on, toggling it toggle turns it off.
  • Page 132 A circuit that checks that the system is still responding. If the system does watchdog not respond (because the firmware has locked up), the circuit generally resets the system. Glossary TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

  • Page 133: Tait Software License Agreement

    “Designated Products” means products pro- vided by Tait; and (iii) may contain one or more vided by Tait to Licensee with which or for which items of software owned by a third-party sup- the Software and Documentation is licensed for plier.
  • Page 134 Tait during the course of the inspec- for use by third parties on a "time sharing," tion will be kept in strict confidence by Tait and "application service provider," "service bureau" used solely for the purpose of verifying...
  • Page 135 Licensee’s paid license fee. If Tait investigation of the perceived defect reveals that ance with all the foregoing. no such defect in fact exists, Tait may recover its Section 8 TERM AND TERMINATION costs in respect of such investigation from 8.1.
  • Page 136 Tait to the repair or replacement without first obtaining such license or approval. of the Software or the refund of the purchase 11.10.

  • Page 137: Directive 1999/5/Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    See also: www.taitradio.com/eudoc Veja também: www.taitradio.com/eudoc Español Svensk Por medio de la presente Tait Limited declara que el Härmed intygar Tait Limited att denna TBCB1D, TBCB1D, TBCB1E, TBCH0D & TBCH0E cumple TBCB1E, TBCH0D & TBCH0E står I con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav...
  • Page 138 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2016...

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