Everyday Wireless TX-3B Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating appliances. • The Model TX-3B UHF FM Transceiver transmits data in the 450-470 MHz frequency band, which is regulated in the United States by the FCC. Because the FCC grants access to specific frequencies, and can grant access by multiple users to the same frequency, system performance may be affected by the presence of other nearby users of the frequency used by the owner of this transceiver.
  • Page 3 Everyday Wireless reserves the right to revise this user guide or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Section 1 – Introduction ......................... 1 1.1) Product Description and Basic Operation................. 1 1.2) Technical Specifications ......................2 Section 2 – Receiving, Inspection, and Installation ................3 2.1) Packing Contents and Inspection....................3 2.2) Installation ..........................3 Section 3 – Maintenance......................... 6 3.1) Maintenance Concept .......................
  • Page 5: Section 1 – Introduction

    (RF) data transmit and receive functions. The Model TX-3B transceiver is an all-inclusive unit containing a synthesized UHF data radio, GPS receiver, and supporting processing overhead to gather, compute, and transmit information in real-time. The Model TX-3B design is intended to be used for 12.5 kHz channel data telemetry applications.
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

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  • Page 7: Section 2 – Receiving, Inspection, And Installation

    WHILE TRANSMITTING. CONSULT EVERYDAY WIRELESS OR AN EVERYDAY WIRELESS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES IF ANY INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS OCCUR. Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your EVERYDAY WIRELESS dealer, an authorized EVERYDAY WIRELESS service facility, or the factory. Section 2 – Receiving, Inspection,...
  • Page 8 If the 50’ RG-8 coax cable is not long enough to reach from the rooftop antenna to the TX-3B Transceiver location, consult Everyday Wireless before proceeding, as longer low loss cables are available for an additional fee.
  • Page 9 4. Run the DB9 cable from the BS-3 Transceiver to the receiving computer and connect the cable to both the computer and transceiver. 5. Connect the provided wall source power plug to the TX3-B, preferably through a UPS device. Section 2 – Receiving, Inspection, and Installation...
  • Page 10: Section 3 – Maintenance

    Rotate the SMA connector clockwise to ensure the connection is tight. 3. Verify that the DB25 to DB9 adapter is firmly connected to the TX-3B transceiver’s DB25 port and that the DB-9 cable is firmly connected to the adapter.
  • Page 11 Cleaning Clean the outside surfaces and areas around the connectors once a year. Clean the surfaces with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Clean the areas around the connectors with a soft bristle brush. To remove grease, fungus, or corrosion, use a cloth dampened with an appropriate electronics cleaning fluid. Cleaning should be done at least once every three months.
  • Page 12: Section 4 – System Test

    Open the Hyper-Terminal program, which is generally found by clicking the Windows Start Button – All Programs – Accessories – Communications. Name the connection “TX-3B Transceiver” and then select any available icon. When the ‘Connect To’ dialog box appears, select the appropriate COM port from the drop down list where it displays ‘Connect using’.
  • Page 13 UPS or wall jack and that is it connected securely to the receiver. If all cabling and power supplies are connected properly and data is still not visible in Hyper-Terminal, contact Everyday Wireless for further support. Section 3 - Maintenance...

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