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Tait TB9400 Installation And Operation Manual

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TB9400 Base Station/Repeater
Installation and Operation Manual
MBC-00001-15 · Issue 15 · March 2017

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  • Page 1 TB9400 Base Station/Repeater Installation and Operation Manual MBC-00001-15 · Issue 15 · March 2017...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that this without prior written permission from Tait Limited. product be disposed of separately from the general The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of waste stream when its service life is over. For more Tait Limited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4.1 Distress Frequencies ........37 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Contents ©...
  • Page 4 5.2.1 Logging In ..........82 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Contents ©...
  • Page 5 Dual 50W Base Station ..........118 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Contents ©...
  • Page 6 Tait Software License Agreement ........

  • Page 7: Preface

    Document Conventions The TB9400 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

    Added statement that central voter and satellite licences are not both required. Information added regarding variations of front panel to Front Panel on page 13 Added statement informing clients to change default passwords. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Preface © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 10: Description

    Its Ethernet interface provides built-in network connectivity, allowing the TB9400 to join with other TB9400 base stations to form a channel group. This network supports voice-over-IP and remote management of all base stations via a web browser.

  • Page 11: 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). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 12: 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. 1. Refer to “Frequency Bands and Sub-bands” on page TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 13 SMA connectors, and are physically unable to transmit. reciter receiver The PA amplifies the RF output from the reciter and is available in 50W Power Amplifier and 100W models. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 14 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 15: Mechanical Assembly

    1 subrack module retaining clamp subrack interconnect board PA 2 plastic guide rail reciter 2 subrack interconnect board retaining clamp cable retaining clip front panel fastener PA 1 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 16 PA in slot 2. The PA is mounted vertically with its heatsink facing the reciter. The PMU and the reciter/PA pair have their own cooling fans. Figure 1.2 Mechanical assembly - single 50W base station reciter 50W PA subrack TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 17 Figure 1.3 Mechanical assembly - single 100W base station reciter subrack airflow duct cable retaining clip TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 18: Frequency Bands And Sub-Bands

    The actual frequency coverage in this band is: Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz, and 850MHz to 870MHz Receive: 792MHz to 824MHz In Brazil, for K band, the TB9400 is considered to be configured as a base station with retransmission of receive frequencies. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description ©...

  • Page 19: Applications

    Applications The TB9400 operates in P25 trunked networks (Phase 1 or Phase 2), P25 conventional networks and analog conventional networks. It operates as a stand-alone repeater/base station, or as part of a channel group, providing receiver voting and simulcast transmission. All air interfaces and system types support simulcast operation.

  • Page 20: Licenses

    2. The central voter in a simulcast channel needs the respective Phase 1 or Phase 2 simulcast license. Normally, a transceiver member of a simulcast channel will have a simulcast license, so this constraint should not be an issue. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 21 (TBAS069) of a P25 Phase 2 simulcast channel . Also requires the P25 Phase 2 Trunking (TBAS066) and Simulcast (TBAS062) licenses. Tait also recommends adding the Linear Simulcast Modulation (TBAS065) license as it provides improved RF performance. All system types and all air interface types. This feature allows a base...

  • Page 22: Theory Of Operation

    DC Input RF Feedback Ethernet Interface to Network System Control Bus Front A receive-only base station has a receiver instead of a reciter, Panel and does not have a PA. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 23 It performs the air interface signal processing for digital P25 operation, gives the base station an identity as a network element, and provides the physical connections for the Ethernet and system interfaces. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 25: Intermodule Communications

    Source RS-485 Fan 3: Fan 1: Reciter 1/ PA 1 User Controls Fan 2: Reciter 2/ PA 2 Front Panel Subrack Interconnect Board RS-485 RS-485 Reciter 2 PA 2 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 27 Aux. DC Subrack Board Front PA 1 PA 2 Reciter 1 Reciter 2 Panel Receive-only Aux. DC Subrack Board Front Receiver 1 Receiver 2 Receiver 3 Receiver 4 Panel TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 30 Figure 1.9 PMU alarm thresholds and voltage limits when operating on DC TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 32: General Safety And Regulatory Information

    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 33: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 34: 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 35: 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 36: 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Operation

    Operation This section describes the user controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel and on the base station modules. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 39: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 40 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 41 When the contrast is set to the required level, press OK to save the changes and exit the menu. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 42 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 43: Module Indicator Leds And Switches

    - the reciter or receiver 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 44 These LEDs provide the following information about the state of the reciter and receiver: steady amber - the Ethernet interface is connected ■ flashing green - data is being transmitted across the Ethernet interface. ■ TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 45 The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, whether or not this alarm has been disabled via the web interface. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 46: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 47 The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, whether or not this alarm has been disabled via the web interface. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 48: Installation

    Installation This chapter provides information on the site requirements for your TB9400 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 TB9400 base station, we recommend that you read the entire chapter before beginning the actual installation.

  • Page 49: Before You Begin

    (e.g. for servicing purposes). 4.1.4 Ambient Temperature Sensor The ambient temperature reading for the base station is provided by the temperature sensor located on the front panel circuit board. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 50: Cabinet And Rack Ventilation

    The maximum ambient temperature at the base station front panels must ■ not exceed +140°F (+60°C). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 51 Figure 4.1 Typical cabinet ventilation requirements top view (20cm) side view front view ≥7in (≥17.5cm) ventilation slots airflow entry blanking panels airflow exit path TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 52: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 53 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 54: Identifying The Equipment

    T01-01121-XXXX A = default T01-01121-XXXX A = default a. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with a K-band TB9400 re- citer is 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHZ to 870MHz. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 55 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 56: Initial Setting Up

    One or more fans may operate, depending on the temperature of the modules. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 57 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 58: Working With Configurations

    PC or network. This provides a baseline which can be restored to the base station if the configuration information becomes lost or cor- rupted. You should also back up the configuration before downgrading to a dif- TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 59: Recommended Configuration Settings

    12000 – 14999 Reserved for internal use in the base station. Using a port number in this range could cause the base station to malfunction. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 60: Changing The Root Password

    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, they may need to know the password.

  • Page 61: Tuning The Reciter And Receiver

    The bandwidth of these helical filters is approximately ±1.5MHz. Figure 4.3 Identifying the B-band receiver front end helical filters B3: 159 to 174MHz B3: 148 to 159 MHz TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 62 Remove the reciter from the subrack and reconnect the system control bus cable to power up the module. Tait can provide extender cables (TBC Reciter Power Cables) to enable tuning with a subrack or from a bench power supply. To order these, the part number is T01-01150-0001.
  • Page 63 RSSI level of the new frequency is more than 1dB lower than the RSSI level of the previously set frequency. Tait can provide extender cables (TBC Reciter Power Cables) to enable tuning with a subrack or from a bench power supply. To order these, the part number is T01-01150-0001.
  • Page 64 The K-band reciter does not require tuning. K-Band 1. Included in the TBA0ST2 tool kit. Also available separately as part num- ber 937-00013-00. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 65: Installing The Base Station On Site

    The requirements for P25 Phase 1 systems are described in more detail below. Also see “Connecting an External Frequency Reference” on page 76 “Connecting a 1PPS Source” on page TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 66: Equipment Required

    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 67: Mounting The Subrack

    M6 (0.25in) screw, flat and spring washer in each of the four main mounting holes , as shown in Figure 4.5. If you need extra mounting security, additional mounting holes provided at the rear of the subrack for auxiliary support brackets. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 68 14.7 in (373.5 mm) 14.37 in (365 mm) 18.3 in (465.1 mm) 4 in 5.25 in 6.96 in 0.42 in (101.6 mm) (133.4 mm) (176.8 mm) (10.6 mm) 0.26 in (6.6 mm) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 69 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 4.7 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 70 We recommend that you fit the supplied covers to the DC terminals to protect against accidental shorts. Figure 4.8 DC power cabling secure the cables to the cabinet to support their weight TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 71: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 72: 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 73: 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). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 74: 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 4.10 Auxiliary DC power connector Phoenix MVSTBR2.5HC/2-ST/5.08 female TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation ©...

  • Page 75: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 76: 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) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 77: Connecting A 1Pps Source

    The RJ-45 socket on the reciter’s rear panel provides the 1-BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connection to the other devices in the network. Use a Cat-5 cable to connect this socket to the Tait Network via a router or switch. The Web UI allows you to set the Ethernet port speed auto-negotiation to 10/100 Mbit/s or to negotiate a maximum 10 Mbit/s.
  • Page 78 25th of the port speed which is smaller than the required bandwidth for typical systems at 10 Mbit/s. If necessary, refer to “Ethernet Connector” on page 117 for a list of Ethernet connection pin allocations. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 79: 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 80: 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 TB9400 base station. Use it to connect to the base station so that you can monitor, configure, diagnose, and calibrate it (if required).

  • Page 81: 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 88 for more information. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 82: Logging In

    Web Interface” on page 89). 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC ©...

  • Page 83: Setting The Ip Address

    IP address you are trying to enter is not already in ■ use by another device on the same subnet. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 84: Security Certificates

    Certification Authority. The browser has a way of letting you override or bypass the security warning. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 85: 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 TB9400 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 86 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 TB9400 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 87: 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 TB9400 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 88: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 89: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 90: Monitoring Operation

    (Monitor > Synchronization). When connected to the central voter, the browser can monitor its timing. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 91 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Alarms

    The base station has many configuration settings that personalize it for its particular role in the network. Some settings, such as those for alarm thresholds (Configure > Alarms > Thresholds), always apply. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 93 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 94 Configure > RF Interface > Channel Profiles and select the profile you wish to review or edit. Proceed in a similar way to view signaling profile and channel group settings. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 95: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 96: Basic Tasks

    Comparing the original report with the later one may highlight changes in configuration that are causing a problem. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 97: Configuring Single Base Stations

    A single base station interfaces to the site controller in the same way as the master base station in a trunked channel group. Select Configure > Network Interfaces > Trunking to configure this. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 98: Configuring Receive-Only Base Stations

    Notice If you disable the front panel keypad, you cannot use it to find out the base station’s IP address. Make sure that you store the IP address securely and do not lose it. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 99: 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 100 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 101: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 102: Maintenance

    Also check for a build-up of dust in and around the module heatsink fins, front panel air intakes, and fan ducts. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Maintenance © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 103 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Maintenance © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Replacing Modules

    (e.g. for servicing purposes). Both the PMU and PA modules have built-in protection mechanisms to prevent damage from overheating. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 106: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 107: 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). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 108 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 109: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 110 “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 118). 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 116. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 111: Replacing A Power Amplifier

    Ensure the front panel cables are positioned correctly, and retained where required by the cable retaining clips in the top of the subrack (refer to “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 118). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 112 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 116. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 113: Replacing A Power Management Unit

    (refer to “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 118). Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 116. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 114: Replacing The Module Guide Rails

    Push the guide rail towards the front of the subrack until you hear the locking tab “click” into place. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 115: 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 118). Figure 8.1 Replacing the subrack interconnect board TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 116: Final Reassembly

    (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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • 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 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A – Interface Pin Allocations © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 118: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 119: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 120: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 121: Receive-Only Base Station

    The receivers are powered from the PMU via the subrack interconnect DC Supply board and system control bus ribbon cables. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 122: Appendix C - Identifying Front Panels

    100W PA duct: 302-05302-xx duct: 302-05264-xx duct: 302-05265-xx fan 1 fan 2 fan 3 Receive-only base station receiver 1 and 2 receiver 3 and 4 duct: 302-05302-xx duct: 302-05303-xx duct: 302-05265-xx TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 123: Glossary

    Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations related to the Tait network and the TB9400 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 The base station’s database of channel configurations. channel table A device which combines analog-to-digital conversion (coding) and CODEC digital-to-analog conversion (decoding). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 125 PA is transmitting. Electronic Industries Alliance. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and responsible for developing telecommunications and electronics standards in the USA. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 126 ETSI organization responsible for producing European telecommunications standards. An optional operational mode of Tait P25 trunked networks. It comes into failsoft mode effect when the channel group loses all connection to the trunking site controller. You can select the on-air signaling type to be compatible with previous TB9400 functionality, or to be interoperable with radio fleets from other manufacturers.
  • Page 127 C is a multi-master bus, which means that multiple chips can be connected to the same bus, and each one can act as a master by initiating a data transfer. Used in the TB9400 for communications between reciter 1 and the PMU.
  • Page 128 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 TB9400 radio frequency. Each...
  • Page 129 IP address of the NAT device instead of the actual source or destination. Any device that is network-connected. A Tait digital network consists of a network element number of network elements. The TB9400 base station is a network element designed and manufactured by Tait.
  • Page 130 A protocol for serial communications between a DTE (data terminal RS-232 equipment) and a DCE (data communications equipment) device. An updated version of the RS-232 protocol for serial communications RS-485 between multiple devices. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 131 20ms later than the first voice stream from the same SU, it is said to have a skew of 20ms. Specialized Mobile Radio. A communications system used by police, ambulances, taxis, trucks and other delivery vehicles. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 132 IP networks. TB9400 base stations can send messages such as alarms to an IP address on the Tait Network. The base station’s logs store messages in the syslog format. Provides the following physical paths in a TB9400 base station:...
  • Page 133 A digitized voice signal that passes through the main switch. voice stream Voice over IP. The name for the technology that puts speech signals in VoIP packets and then routes them over an IP backbone network. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2017...
  • Page 134 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2017...

  • Page 135: 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 136 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 137 Tait demonstrating compli- 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 138 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 139: 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 TBCB1A, TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH1B, TBCH2A & TBCH2B cumple con los TBCH2A &...

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