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Radio Transceiver O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L...
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For questions not addressed in this manual, feel free to review the additional support documentation provided on our website or to contact Pliant’s Customer...
• Use only attachments/accessories that are specifically made for or certified by Pliant Technologies with the Control Unit. Any attempt to modify ports in order to use cables or wires that are not manufactured specifically for or certified for use on this system will void the product warranty.
S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n RT MANUAL Power Information WARNING – DANGER! Users should exercise extreme care when working with electricity. Additional care should be used when working with electricity outdoors during inclement weather. When working outdoors or near water, always connect the system into a ground-fault interrupting circuit.
Warranty Extension Registration Card and visit www.plianttechnologies.com/customer/ account/login to extend your product warranty to two years at no charge. See page 17 for more information about Pliant warranties. Additional Items Required In addition to your Radio Transceiver, at least one of each of the devices listed below is required to complete your CrewCom System (sold separately with included components): •...
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I n t r o d u c t i o n RT MANUAL In addition, a more robust RF link enhances RF range and reliability through a newly developed dual carrier double-send transmission scheme that minimizes the adverse effects of inter-symbol interference. This innovation allows increased useful RF range and improved performance, especially in large, reflective environments.
PoC to connected CrewNet-compatible devices. In addition, PoC can be supplied to devices downstream from a locally powered CrewCom Hub or RT. For CrewNet-compatible devices using fiber connectivity, local power must be supplied to that device using a Pliant 48VDC power supply (sold separately).
In Oceania, a CU will support up to 32 2.4GHz RTs and up to 7 900Mhz RTs (in a reduced 900MHz band). Note: Connected RTs may require supplemental Pliant 48VDC power supplies (sold separately) if there are too many devices connected via CrewNet for the Power over CrewNet to adequately power all devices.
This port must be connected via copper (Cat 5e or greater) cable for the RT to receive power over CrewNet. The NET PWR LED indicates the presence and strength of the PoC. If PoC is not used, the RT can be powered locally from an optional Pliant 48VDC power supply (sold separately).
R T S e t u p a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n RT MANUAL RT Setup and Installation Determining the Device Location Follow these tips when determining a location for your RT and antennas: •...
PoC to adequately power all devices, and this will be indicated with the NET PWR LED lighting red. In this case, one or more supplemental Pliant 48VDC power supplies must be used (PPS-48V sold separately).
O p e r a t i o n RT MANUAL Operation Configuring One or More RTs Follow the prompts on the Control Unit (or CrewWare) to accept each new RT and add it to the current CrewCom Configuration File. Then, you must also confirm each new RT’s radio band and hopping pattern before it will operate. Radio Band –...
O p e r a t i o n RT MA N UA L Understanding the RT’s LEDs Each LED on the top and bottom of the RT indicates a particular condition or status for the device. See Table 2 for details about each meaning.
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9,842 ft. (3,000 m) RoHS *Notice About Specifications: While Pliant makes every attempt to maintain the accuracy of the information contained in this manual, this information is subject to change without notice. Please check our website for the latest system specifications and certifications.
All shipments of Pliant products should be made via UPS, or the best available shipper, prepaid and insured. The equipment should be shipped in the original packing carton; if that is not available, use any suitable container that is rigid and of adequate size to surround the equipment with at least four inches of shock-absorbing material.
All electronic devices can be susceptible to particulate contamination. If yours are exposed to an extremely dusty environment, contact Pliant’s Customer Service for internal cleaning. Temperature and Humidity CrewCom components are designed to be very durable and can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions; however, you should take all necessary precautions to keep your system devices safe, dry, and out of extreme conditions.
L i c e n s e I n f o r m a t i o n RT MA N UA L License Information Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Pliant could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 1. FCC Notices 1.1.
All accessories carry a one-year warranty. The sole obligation of Pliant Technologies, LLC during the warranty period is to provide, without charge, parts and labor necessary to remedy covered defects appearing in products returned prepaid to Pliant Technologies, LLC. This warranty does not cover any defect,...
G l o s s a r y RT MANUAL Glossary Audio Output: Outputs are created by mixing one or more audio entities. This could be for use at any headset connection or for output to a wired connection. Conference: A grouping of audio entities. Wireless Radio Packs (or other CrewCom I/O) may be subscribed to one or more of 1024 available Conferences.
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G l o s s a r y RT MA N UA L Subscription: CrewCom utilizes Subscription-Based audio mixing and routing based on user-defined Conferences. A Conference is a grouping of associated audio entities. Wireless Radio Packs (or other CrewCom users) may subscribe to one or more Conferences. Wired Intercom: Any hard wired duplex audio port for getting audio in or out of a system.
I n d e x RT MANUAL Index Ping 6, 10 Symbols Power-over-CrewNet 5, 11 Profile 5 2-Wire 4, 5 4-Wire 4, 5 Radio Band 10 Radio Pack 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 AC Power 2 Radio Transceiver 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 Antenna 8, 15, 16 RJ-45 9...
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