Summary of Contents for Barrett BCA40020
- Page 1 Operating Manual Barrett Desktop Console (BCA40020) BCM40020/2 s/w v1.6.2 © Barrett Communications...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION 1 ..................5 Terms and Abbreviations ................6 Console Diagrams ..................7 Desktop Console (front) ................7 Desktop Console (side) ................7 Desktop Console (rear)................8 Basic Functionality ..................9 Switches ....................9 SET-UP SCENARIOS 2 ................11 Scenario 1 ....................11 Connection Diagram ................12 Enabling Remote Head Mode ..............13 Scenario 2 ....................16 Connection Diagram ................17 Disabling Remote Head Mode ...............18... -
Page 5: Introduction 1
INTRODUCTION The Barrett Desktop Console is designed to work in conjunction with a Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver. The Barrett Desktop console incorporates a 4050 Control head for full trans- ceiver functionality, IP or direct connectivity to transceiver, external 24V power supply, desk microphone and USB interface. -
Page 6: Terms And Abbreviations
Terms and Abbreviations Term Definition High Frequency Internet Protocol Push to Talk Software Defined Radio Universal Serial Bus... -
Page 7: Console Diagrams
Console Diagrams Desktop Console (front) Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Control head (P/N BCS40005) PTT switch - Momentary PTT switch - Latched Boom mic connection Desktop Console (side) USB 2.0 Ports for WiFi Adaptor, data import/export or firmware upgrade. -
Page 8: Desktop Console (Rear)
Desktop Console (rear) Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver (P/N BC40500) Control head control cable - 6 metres (P/N BCA40005) Headphones (P/N BCA40013) or Headset with Boom mic (P/N BCA40040) connection PTT Foot switch connection (P/N BCA207642) 12V DC Power input... -
Page 9: Basic Functionality
Basic Functionality The Barrett Desktop Console has the same functionality as a Barrett 4050 control head with the PTT switches on the front of the console acting as the microphone PTT connected to the standard 4050. These switches initiate transmit mode in the transceiver. -
Page 11: Set-Up Scenarios 2
Scenario 1 In this scenario, the desktop console and any other devices are connected to a Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver via a network as shown in the digram below. This set-up has particular applications for situations where an operator is stationed in a different room or location to the transceiver. -
Page 12: Connection Diagram
Connection Diagram Desktop console (rear) (P/N BCA40020) Ethernet (RJ45) cable Local or Wide Area network Desktop Console (side) (P/N BCA40020) WiFi Adaptor (P/N BCO40508) Wired or Wireless network connection Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver (P/N BCA40500) 12V DC Power Input... -
Page 13: Enabling Remote Head Mode
Enabling Remote Head Mode The Desktop Console must be configured into ‘Remote Head Mode’ to func- tion correctly via network. The following instructions lay out how to configure a desktop console to Remote Head Mode when connected via a network: Ensure the desktop console is connected via a 12VDC power supply via the input on the rear... - Page 14 Select the green ticks when prompted. The head will restart. After the reboot: Insert a USB WiFi adaptor into a USB port on the side of the console or connect to the net- work via Ethernet cable. Configure the network (as per IP Connectivity Guide) Press the “Network”...
- Page 15 10. Configure the network 11. Return to main screen 12. Select one of the listed SDRs or enter the IP address / host name into the top field...
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Page 16: Scenario 2
Scenario 2 In this scenario, the desktop console is directly connected to the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver by a 15-way cable. All other devices connect to the desk- top console via a network as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 17: Connection Diagram
Connection Diagram 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Control Head control cable Desktop Console (rear) Ethernet (RJ45) cable Network Barrett WiFi Adaptor Desktop Console (side) -
Page 18: Disabling Remote Head Mode
Disabling Remote Head Mode Remote Head Mode will need to be disabled when moving a desktop console from a networked configuration to a directly connected one. The following instructions outline this procedure. In all other case, set up as directed in Scenario 1. If already connected to a SDR, go to "Settings", long press on "Network"... -
Page 19: Specifications 3
SPECIFICATIONS For specifications regarding the operation of the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Trans- ceiver Control head, please refer to the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Oper- ating Manual (P/N BCM40500). Connectors Standard Connectors: 12V DC Power Supply boom mic socket (female XLR) Ethernet (RJ45) USB 2.0... -
Page 20: Limited 3 Year Warranty Statement
Warranty Statement Barrett Communications (hereafter referred to as ‘Seller’) provides a three (3) year warranty on all Barrett products from the date of shipment from the Seller. A one (1) year warranty from the date of shipment from the Seller is provided for all batteries. -
Page 21: Contact Details
Barrett Communications Pty Ltd Head Office: PO Box 1214, Bibra Lake WA 6965 AUSTRALIA Toll Free Tel: 1800 999 580 (Within Australia) Tel: +618 9434 1700... - Page 22 Head Office: Barrett Communications Pty Ltd 47 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Australia Tel: +61 8 9434 1700 Fax: +61 8 9418 6757 Email: info@barrettcommunications.com.au www.barrettcommunications.com.au Europe: Barrett Communications - Europe Unit 9, Fulcrum 2, Solent Way, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7FN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1489 880 332 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 565 422 Email: uksales@barrettcommunications.co.uk...
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