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Installation and Operation Manual
MBC-00001-28 · Issue 28 · April 2022

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  • Page 1 TB9400 Base Station/Repeater Installation and Operation Manual MBC-00001-28 · Issue 28 · April 2022...
  • Page 2 Tait International Limited. respective manufacturers. Tait International Limited also complies with the By using a Tait product you are agreeing to be bound Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances by the terms of the Tait Software Licence in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Agreement.Please read the Tait Software Licence...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.2.4 Anti-tampering Devices........42 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 4 4.6.10 Setting Up Simplex Operation ....... . 85 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 5 8.8 Final Reassembly ..........125 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 6 Appendix D TB9400 Cable Kits........

  • Page 7: Preface

    Document Conventions The TB9400 base station has a web interface (WebUI) 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 also 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. For more information contact your regional Tait office.

  • Page 9: Publication Records

    Section 8.6 Replacing the Module Guide Rails, spares kit information added ■ Appendix C Identifying Front Panels, part numbers updated ■ Appendix D TB9400 Cable Kits updated ■ Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit added November 2021 Updated for release 3.25 ■...
  • Page 10 Added information on cancelling a firmware package to “Subaudible Signaling” on page 108. Added notice regarding the base station resetting to “Setting the IP Address” on page Added new HH band information throughout. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Preface © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 11: Description

    The ability of the base station to link stations using standard Internet Protocol communications, and to add features through firmware options, ensures that DMR and P25 systems designed with the TB9400 are scalable in both size and functionality. The base station’s Ethernet interface provides built-in network connectivity, which allows it to join with other base stations to form a channel group.

  • Page 12: Series 2 And Series 1 Reciters

    1.1.2 New Reciters and Repairs Tait only provides new and replacement series 2 reciters. There is no further production of series 1 reciters. Repairs needing a new control board will also use a series 2 control board.

  • Page 13: Firmware Information

    If you are adding a new or replacement reciter, Tait strongly recommend Using Series 2 Reciters in an that all the existing series 1 reciters be upgraded to version 3.10 or later, so Existing Channel that all the reciters in the channel group have the same firmware version.

  • Page 14: Base Station Features

    Rugged construction with generous heatsinks and fan-forced cooling ■ for continuous operation from – 30° C to + 60° C (– 22° F to + 140° F) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 15: Firmware Application Details

    Firmware Application Details 1.3.1 P25/AS-IP The TB9400 is designed for operation as a transceiver in P25 trunked and trunked simulcast (Phase 1 or Phase 2), P25 conventional networks and analog conventional networks. It operates as a stand-alone base station, or as part of a channel group, providing receiver voting and simulcast transmission.

  • Page 16: Dmr/Mpt

    CTCSS or DCS subaudible signaling. With DMR/MPT operation, channel groups can comprise a mixture of base station types. TB9400, TB7300 and TB9300 base stations are fully compatible and have identical timing in simulcast operation. For more information, refer to the DMR System Manual (MNB-00010-xx).

  • Page 17: Modules

    A module’s position in the subrack is defined by the associated interconnect board socket, which connects the module to the system control bus. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 18 The reciter provides the Ethernet interface and system inputs and outputs. Receiver modules (receive-only reciters) are not fitted with the transmit circuitry or front panel SMA connectors, and are physically unable to transmit. reciter receiver TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 19 Reported as Reported as PMU Hardware PMU Firmware (bs fw 3.10 and (bs fw 3.15 and earlier) later) 1.00 3.16 3.16 3.16 1.01 1.00.00 3.16 (for 1.00.00 compatibility) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 20 , where x.xx is either 1.00 or 1.01 (modules sent in PMU HW x.xx for repair needing a replacement control board will have an additional label applied to the rear containing the hardware ID). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 21: 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 22 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 23 Figure 1.3 Mechanical assembly - single 100W base station reciter subrack airflow duct cable retaining clip TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 24: Frequency Bands And Sub-Bands

    Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz, and 850MHz to 870MHz Receive: 794MHz to 824MHz For information on what air interfaces are applicable to what bands, please consult the TB9400 Specifications Manual (MBC-00002-xx) In Brazil, for K band, the TB9400 is considered to be configured as a base station with retransmission of received signals.

  • Page 25: Licences

    P25 Trunking Operation for operating as a trunking transceiver with a Tait trunking controller The base stations in a Tait DMR trunked Network are controlled by a node (DMR trunking controller). Tait sells three types of node: Full, Express20, and Express6. Each type of node has different capabilities.

  • Page 26: Feature Licences

    P25 Phase 2 Simulcast of a P25 Phase 2 simulcast channel. Also requires the P25 Phase 2 (TBAS069) Trunking (TBAS066) and Simulcast (TBAS062) licences. Tait also recommends adding the Linear Simulcast Modulation (TBAS065) licence as it provides improved RF performance.
  • Page 27 A base station with this licence can operate as an MPT transceiver or an (TBAS301 - Default analog conventional repeater Licence) A base station with this licence can operate in a Tait DMR conventional DMR Conventional network. It can also operate as a stand-alone repeater, or as a member of a (TBAS304) multi-site system (under the supervision of a DMR channel controller).

  • Page 28: Theory Of Operation

    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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 29 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 30: Signal Paths

    The base station normally operates in Online mode, but Offline mode can be selected via its WebUI. In Online mode, the base station is in service and performs its normal Online Mode functions of transmitting and receiving radio signals. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 31: Intermodule Communications

    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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 32: 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 33 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 34: 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 35 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 WebUI. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 36 Figure 1.9 PMU alarm thresholds and voltage limits when operating on DC TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 37: Front Panel Fans

    Notice If a fan is not operational, the fan alarm will only be raised when the fan is turned on, not at system start-up. To avoid discovering a fan fault after leaving the site, Tait recommends running a diagnostics fan test.

  • Page 38: 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. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information ©...

  • Page 39: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 40: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 41: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 42: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Operation

    It will continue to flash until the alarm is canceled or the fault is fixed. Note that only those alarms that are enabled using the WebUI will cause this LED to flash. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 45 If required, the keypad can be disabled in the WebUI to prevent access to the base station via the front panel menus (see “Subaudible Signaling” on page 108). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 46 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 47 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 48: Module Indicator Leds And Switches

    Flashing red - one or more alarms are present in offline or online mode; ■ refer to the WebUI for more details about the alarms Steady red - the reciter or receiver is offline ■ TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 49 10 Mbits/s. The green ethernet connector LED will be off and the amber connector will 100Base-T Ethernet be on if the connection is running at 100 Mbits/s. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 50 ■ WebUI for more details about the alarms The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, even if the alarm has been disabled via the WebUI. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 51: 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 52 PMU rear grounding terminal (circled in red in the image below). This is required to fill the opening and does not perform any other function. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Ambient Temperature Sensor

    ) per subrack, or a similar area of ventilation per subrack at the rear of the cabinet The maximum ambient temperature at the base station front panels must ■ not exceed +140°F (+60°C) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 55 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 56: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 57: Identifying The Equipment

    Identifying the Equipment To identify the model and hardware configuration of the TB9400 modules, refer to the product code printed on labels at the rear of each module. The meaning of each character in the product code is explained in the tables below.
  • Page 58 A = default B = no internal Isolator T01-01121-XXXX A = default a. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with a K band TB9400 reciter is 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHZ to 870MHz. PMU Product Product Code Description Codes...

  • Page 59: Initial Setting Up

    One or more fans may operate, depending on the temperature of the modules. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 60 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 61: Working With Configurations

    Create a human readable configuration report: download and save ■ a text report of the base station’s configuration settings. You can use it TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 62: Customizing The Configuration

    Tait recommends creating a back-up of the current configuration before Advice on Working with Configurations making significant configuration changes. A backed up configuration is added to the list of stored configurations on the base station.

  • Page 63: Recommended Configuration Settings

    Base stations from the factory all have the same default configuration file. As a result, some settings will not be correct for your network. Frequency plan and alarm settings are examples. For more information, please contact your local Tait dealer. 4.4.4 Recommended Configuration Settings In a dual base station, only base station 1 communicates directly with the PMU and front panel.

  • Page 64: 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, they will need to know the changed password.

  • Page 65: Tuning The Reciter And Receiver

    Tait networks are deployed with weak default passwords. For the sake of security, Tait strongly recommends changing the default password where applicable. 4.4.7 Tuning the Reciter and Receiver The following table indicates which bands are manually tuned and which are electronically tuned:...
  • Page 66 (in either order). Each resonator should require approximately the same amount of adjustment when tuning. 1. Included in the TBA0ST2 tool kit. Also available separately as part num- ber 937-00013-00. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 67 If you wish to confirm the accuracy of the tuning procedure, carry out a sensitivity measurement at the new frequency. The K band reciter does not require tuning. K Band TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 68: 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 80 “Connecting a 1PPS Source” on page TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Mounting The Subrack

    , as shown in Figure 4.4. 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 71 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) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 72 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 4.6 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 73 We recommend that you fit the supplied covers to the DC terminals to protect against accidental shorts. Figure 4.7 DC power cabling secure the cables to the cabinet to support their weight TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 74: 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 75 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 76: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 77: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 78: Connecting The Auxiliary Dc Power Output

    You can use this to connect the PMU’s auxiliary DC power output to another device (refer to “PMU Auxiliary DC Output” on page 127 for the pin allocations). Figure 4.10 Auxiliary DC power connector Phoenix MVSTBR2.5HC/2-ST/5.08 female TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 79: Connecting Rf

    The feed line loss between the 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 80: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 81: Connecting A 1Pps Source

    1PPS output 50Ω termination (also needed for single base stations) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 82: Ethernet Connection

    The RJ-45 socket on the reciter’s rear panel provides the 10-BASE-T or 100-BASE-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 WebUI allows you to set the Ethernet port speed auto-negotiation to 10/100 Mbit/s or to negotiate a maximum 10 Mbit/s.

  • Page 83: Connecting General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    The existing Tx key and Rx gate signals are sufficient for balanced audio interconnection with connecting equipment compatible with 5V TTL level signaling. Tait also offers an isolation adapter that provides E&M isolated signaling (order number TBC101A). The pin allocations for the DB-25 connector are given in the following...
  • Page 84 Configurable as a digital output antenna relay for TaskBuilder or to drive the antenna relay with simplex operation. Cannot be configured for both at the same time. ground ground TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 85: Setting Up Simplex Operation

    (Tx delay for non-simulcast operation, and marshal- ling duration for simulcast operation). Tait offers an Antenna Relay Kit TBCA03-10, which comes complete with installation instructions (402-00119-01). Configuration Configure >...

  • Page 86: Working With Base Stations From Your Pc

    Working with Base Stations from Your The 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 87: Logging In

    Web Interface” on page 92). 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 forgotten passwords. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC ©...

  • Page 88: Setting The Ip Address

    > Identity > Network Identity). Notice If the base station is online when changing the IP address, it is possible that the base station will restart. Tait recommends that all configuration changes are made after taking the base station offline.

  • Page 89: Security Certificates

    A physical connection is needed as well as an alternate or temporary IP address and subnet mask. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 90: 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 91: Setting Up Authentication

    (e.g. when the connection to the server is lost). The password for this emergency login should be kept secret. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 92: Working With The Web Interface

    – icon ( ) to collapse it again. 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 93: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting Alarms

    Alarms menu automatically expands to dis- play the alarm(s). Click Help and navigate to the description of that alarm, as shown below. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 95: Viewing Configuration Settings

    To see the channel number and profiles the base station is using, go to: P25/AS-IP: Monitor > Interfaces > Conventional RF. ■ DMR/MPT: Monitor > Interfaces > Analog RF or DMR RF. ■ TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 96 Channels can be edited from Configure > Base Station > Channels. To bring up the edit screen below, select a channel in the table and then click the Edit button. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 97: Viewing The Base Station And Network Identity

    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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 98 (100 Mbits/s) within a small timing window to overflow internal buffers and therefore suffer packet loss. To minimize this packet loss, a setting of 10 Mbits/s is recommended. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 99 Enter here the four lines of information you want to appear on the home screen on the front panel display. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 100: Basic Tasks

    Alarms menu automatically expands to display the alarm(s). Click Help and navigate to the description of that alarm. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 101: Disabling The Front Panel Keypad

    ■ File length is no more than 64 KB ■ To ensure you can quickly identify a tone, Tait recommends naming audio files according to their characteristics. Generic names can cause confusion. At least 100ms of silence should precede the tone if the call initiator wishes to hear it when releasing PTT.

  • Page 102: Updating Firmware

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Tait Applications For Linux computers, firmware is supplied in Zip files with the structure described here. Install in a directory of your choice. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 103: Firmware Upload

    ‘All Files (*.*)’ in the [Upload] file picker dialog. 5.4.7 Firmware upload The Upload button allows you to select a file to upload from your computer or network location. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 104: Downloading Firmware From A Package Server

    Notice The version of Mongoose that Tait ships has a known security issue (CVE-2017-11567) that makes Mongoose unsuitable for use on the public Internet.

  • Page 105: Switching Application Packages

    (Monitor > Alarms). The alarm will warn you that the channel you are attempting to use will not function. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 106 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 107 Base stations are shipped with a set of factory default configurations featuring examples of channel setups for analog FM, P25, DMR and MPT. These configurations provide a safe set of values. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 108: Setting Up Custom Alarms

    Tait recommends that you download these configurations and store them on your PC as a backup before altering and saving any of your own configuration settings. You can also generate a report containing all the base station’s configuration settings relevant to the current application firmware (Tools >...

  • Page 109: Marshaling Or Transmit Delay

    Configure > Network Interfaces > MPT Network Simulcast channel, DMR (conventional, Configure > Channel Group trunked) Non simulcast voted channel, DMR Configure > Channel Group (conventional, trunked) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 110: Uploading Firmware To The Base Station

    Uploading Firmware to the Base Station To upload firmware directly from the base station, go to Tools > Firm- ware > Upload/Download. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 111: Snmp Network Management

    Tait base stations provide Management Information Bases (MIBs), to allow network management using SNMP. The Windows MSI installer includes Tait defined MIBs (look for a folder labeled MIBs under Tait Applications in the Windows Start menu), and they are also published on the Tait Technical support website: http:// support.taitcommunications.com/home...

  • Page 112: Configuring Single Base Stations

    Select Configure > Network Interfaces > DMR Network, to configure this. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 113: Configuring Receive-Only Base Stations

    To avoid having to set up multiple DFSI connections to change the channel on the base station in a channel group, Collective Channel Control is enabled by default on the TB9400. With Collective Channel Control activated, a channel change command is propagated to the channel group.

  • Page 114: Maintenance

    (2–2.25N·m). They may work loose with thermal cycling. In addition, if you are using battery back-up, you should check the batteries regularly in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Maintenance © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 115 You can use the WebUI 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 116: 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 117: Replacing Modules

    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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 118: 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 International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 119 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 120: Replacing A Reciter

    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 128). TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 121: Replacing A Power Amplifier

    100W PA Slide the replacement PA into the subrack and secure it with the Refitting retaining clamp(s). At the rear of the PA, connect the RF output cable. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 122: Replacing A Power Management Unit

    90° to clear the module. Slide the PMU out of the subrack, taking care not to damage any of the cables. 50W base station 100W base station (obscured) (obscured) TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 123: Replacing The Module Guide Rails

    While holding the rear end of the guide rail up, pull the guide rail towards the rear of the subrack and lift it clear of the slots TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 124: Replacing The Subrack Interconnect Board

    If previously removed, replace the insulator Refitting Refit the board and D-range cover, and secure with the M3 nuts and spring washers. Replace the two retaining clamps. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 125: Final Reassembly

    Fit the front panel onto the locating pegs on the subrack. c. Secure each fastener with a quarter turn clockwise. d. Push the self-aligning D-range connector fully in. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 126 TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 127: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 128: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 129: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 130: 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 International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 131: Appendix C Identifying Front Panels

    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 TBC-SP-9444FP duct: 302-05302-xx duct: 302-05303-xx duct: 302-05265-xx TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 132: Appendix D Tb9400 Cable Kits

    Cable Kits T01-01150-0003 - TB9400 Kit Cable Single 50W Channel Upgrade This kit is for adding a second reciter and 50W PA to a TB9400 subrack. It contains the following cables: 2 X 150mm SMA RF Cable reciter to PA ■...
  • Page 133 Also included are 2 clamps and 2 screws ■ T01-01150-0009 TB9400 Dual 50W Replacement Cable Set This kit contains a set of replacement cables for a dual 50W TB9400 subrack. It contains the following cables: 4 X 150mm SMA RF Cable reciter to PA ■...

  • Page 134: Appendix E Testing With The Tba0Stu Calibration Test Unit

    Testing can be done for the balanced audio line, RSSI, TX Key, and RX gate. CTU Connections and Controls Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 135 The CTU is fitted with a 0.5W balanced line output 16Ω speaker. Audio from balanced LINE OUTPUT can be heard on the speaker. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 136 If you are not using the LED indicators or built-in audio amplifier, it is not necessary to connect a power supply. Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 137 The CTU needs to be powered externally from a 12V to 32V supply for the E&M key switch to work. The RX gate output and LED will light when the RX gate is open. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 138: Available Tests

    CTU 600 Ohm load can be switched to On to terminate the balanced line for accurate level measurement. Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 139 (1) position. LEDs on the WebUI indicate the input and output states. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 140 A switch is available to key the transmitter on. A banana socket is also available for keying from an external input. TX Key only works in analog mode. Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2022...

  • Page 141: Appendix F Installing The Firmware Package

    Extract the zip file, then navigate to the root folder and double-click file to run the Windows installer. *.msi Notice Tait recommends that the maximum length of the path to the location of the extracted files is 100 characters. Using a longer path may cause the files to be extracted incorrectly.

  • Page 142: Setting Up A Temporary Package Server

    IP address and port in each base station. Run Mongoose on the temporary package server (Start > Programs > Tait Applications > BaseStations > Mongoose-3.0.exe). Windows Firewall may raise a Security Alert about allowing Mongoose to access your network or the internet. Allow access to private networks.

  • Page 143: Glossary

    Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations, from within this manual, related to the Tait network and the TB9400 base station. A radio receiver and transmitter that is located in a specific place (at a site)
  • Page 144 The range of frequencies that the equipment is capable of operating on. frequency band The cover over the front of the base station containing the indicator LEDs, front panel four-line LCD display, user controls and cooling fans. TB9400 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2022...
  • Page 145 Some operational functions of the base station are controlled by licences. licence Purchasing a licence 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 146 (or going to) the single public 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 147 SNMP the trunking site controller to monitor the status of the channel group and its members. Provides the following physical paths in a TB9400 base station: system control bus C and RS-485 communications between the modules in the subrack fan power from the PMU power connections for the reciter and front panel.
  • Page 148 Brand name for a PMR network designed and manufactured by Tait TaitNet International Limited. Transmission Control Protocol. A complex protocol on top of IP for sending reliable streams of data with flow control. Time Division Multiple Access. TDMA divides a single RF channel into...

  • Page 149: Simplified Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    è disponibile seguente indirizzo Internet: www.taitcommunications.com/eudoc www.taitcommunications.com/eudoc Hermed erklærer Tait International Limited, at Ar šo Tait International Limited deklarē, ka radioudstyrstypen TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, radioiekārta TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A, TBCH2B, TBCH3A TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A, TBCH2B, TBCH3A & TBCH3B er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/ &...
  • Page 150 De volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto worden geraadpleegd volgende internetovej adrese: internetadres: www.taitcommunications.com/eudoc Tait International Limited potrjuje, da je tip Tait International Limited niniejszym radijske opreme TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, oświadcza, że typ urządzenia radiowego TBCB1A,...

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