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- Page 1 TB9400 Base Station/Repeater TN9275 P25 Analog Gateway Installation and Operation Manual MBC-00001-31 · Issue 31 · May 2023...
- Page 2 Tait International Limited. respective manufacturers. Tait will comply with environmental requirements in By using a Tait product you are agreeing to be bound other markets as they are introduced. by the terms of the Tait Software Licence Agreement.Please read the Tait Software Licence...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.2.3 ESD Precautions ......... . 44 TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 4 4.6.8 Ethernet Connection........86 4.6.9 Connecting General Purpose Inputs and Outputs ....87 TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 5 6.5 Prerequisites ............119 TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 6 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ........154 TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 7: Preface
Scope of Manual This manual provides information on installing and operating the TB9400 base station and TN9275 P25 analog gateway. It is intended for use by experienced technicians familiar with installing and operating base station equipment. It also includes configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting information. -
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 Updated firmware upload section July 2019 General updates for the 3.00 release Added wideband license Added section on uploading new audio files for announcement tones Included content regarding ‘SNMP Network Management’ TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Preface © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 10 “Front Panel Fans” on page Added information on canceling a firmware package. Added notice regarding the base station resetting to “Setting the IP Address” on page Added new HH band information throughout. Preface TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 11: Description
Description The Tait TB9400 base station is a robust, state-of-the-art digital fixed station that combines Tait’s proven strengths in reliability, high performance and modular design with firmware-based configurability and operation, digital signal processing, and Voice over IP (VoIP) technology. The TB9400 combines industry-leading digital voice quality with rugged design specifications and intuitive user interfaces. -
Page 12: Series 2 And Series 1 Reciters
TN9275 operation is 3.45.00 In this manual, where it says “base station” or “reciter”, it should also be understood to generally refer to the TN9275 gateway, with the exception of any RF and transceiver functions. Series 2 and Series 1 Reciters Series 2 reciters have been in production since 2020, and replace series 1 reciters, which are no longer in production. -
Page 13: New Reciters And Repairs
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 14: Firmware Applications
P25/AS-IP and DMR/MPT networks. 1.2.1 Base Station Features The following are lists of base station features available in both P25/AS-IP and DMR/MPT firmware and non-specific applications: Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 15 Non-Application ■ Specific - Including feature and firmware upgrades can be managed remotely from a PC TN9275 Gateway running a web browser. Alarms can be reported via SNMP traps, TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 16: Firmware Application Details
P25 standard DFSI connection (up to three connections simultaneously) ■ Analog line ■ Tait P25 Console Gateway, supporting conversion between P25 and ■ analog consoles with MDC1200 signaling In an analog conventional network, the base station can operate as a repeater with CTCSS or DCS subaudible signaling. -
Page 17: P25 Gateway Key Management
1.3.2 P25 Gateway Key Management The base station and TN9275 P25 analog gateway support the gateway function which allows an analog console to be part of a P25 talkgroup. The gateway performs P25 vocoding and encryption as part of the conversion between the balanced analog line console connection and the P25 air interface. -
Page 18: Dmr/Mpt
1.3.3 DMR/MPT The TN9275 analog gateway does not support DMR/MPT operation. In a DMR conventional network, the base station can operate as a stand- alone repeater, or as a member of a multi-site system (under the supervision of a DMR conventional channel controller). Since DMR provides two... -
Page 19: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 20 Receiver modules (receive-only reciters) are not fitted with the transmit circuitry or front panel SMA connectors, and are physically unable to transmit. A TN9275 gateway module is physically similar to a reciter but does not have transmit or receive connectors. receiver/...
- Page 21 Requires PMU PMU Hardware Station Firmware Firmware 0.xx 3.16 1.xx 3.25.01 or later 1.00.00 or later 2.xx 3.25.02 or later 1.03.01 or later 3.xx 3.45.00 or later 1.10.00 or later TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 22 (modules sent in for repair needing a replacement PMU HW x.xx control board will have an additional label applied to the rear containing the hardware ID). Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 23: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 24 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 Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 25 Figure 1.3 Mechanical assembly - single 100W base station reciter subrack airflow duct cable retaining clip TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 26: Frequency Bands And Sub-Bands
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. Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 27: Licenses
✓ ✓ P25 Trunking Operation 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. Refer to TN-2134 for more information. -
Page 28: Feature Licenses
P25 Phase 2 simulcast channel. Also requires the (TBAS069) P25 Phase 2 Trunking (TBAS066) and Simulcast (TBAS062) licences. Tait also recommends adding the Linear Simulcast Modulation (TBAS065) licence as it provides improved RF performance. Allows trunked channels that become isolated from a... - Page 29 A base station with this licence can operate as an MPT transceiver or an (TBAS301 - Default analog conventional repeater License) 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 30 This feature allows a base station to act as a DMR central voter DMR Central Voter (TBAS306) DMR IP Networking This feature allows a DMR base station to be part of a channel group Satellite (TBAS307) Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 31: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 32 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. Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 33: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 34: 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 Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 35: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 36 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 Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 37: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 38 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. Description TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 39 Figure 1.9 PMU alarm thresholds and voltage limits when operating on DC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Description © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 40: 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 41: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation General Safety and Regulatory Information ©... -
Page 42: 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. General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 43: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 44: 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 General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 45: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 46: 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 47: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 48 Returns to the previous menu ■ Moves the cursor up one line in the IP address screen. When the top ■ line is reached, pressing again returns to the previous menu. Operation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 49 Notice The menu map shown is for a single base station. The menu items available in your base station will depend on which modules are present in the subrack, and whether the keypad has been disabled. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 50 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 Operation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 51: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 52 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. Operation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 53 Flashing red - one or more alarms have been generated; refer to the ■ 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 54: 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. Operation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 55 Terminal fitted onto the 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 56: Installation
“Cabinet and Rack Ventilation” on page 57). Notice Do not operate the base station in a sealed cabinet. You must keep the ambient temperature within the specified range, and we Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 57: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 58 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 Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 59: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 60: Identifying The Equipment
This explanation of product codes is not intended to suggest that any combination of features is necessarily available in any one product. Consult your regional Tait office for more information regarding the availability of specific models and options. Reciter and... - Page 61 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 62: Initial Setting Up
One or more fans may operate, depending on the temperature of the modules. Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 63 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 64: 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 Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69 (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 number 937-00013-00. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 70 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 Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 71: Installing The Base Station On Site
VHF, UHF below 700 MHz Not required UHF above 700 MHz Required P25 Phase 2 operation requires slot synchronization between transceivers P25 Phase 2 Non- simulcast at a site. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 72: Equipment Required
DMR conventional / trunked Required Required Required a. Applies to TB7300 / TB9400 / TN9275 gateway. 4.5.3 Equipment Required It is beyond the scope of this manual to list everything required. However, the following tools and equipment are specifically required for installing... -
Page 73: Mounting The Subrack
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 74 If you need extra mounting security, additional mounting holes provided at the rear of the subrack for auxiliary support brackets. Figure 4.5 below gives the dimensions of the subrack and its mounting holes. Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 75 19 in (482.6 mm) 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 76 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 77 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 78: 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. Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 79 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 80: 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 Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 81: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 82: 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 133 for the pin allocations). Figure 4.10 Auxiliary DC power connector Phoenix MVSTBR2.5HC/2-ST/5.08 female Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 83: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 84: 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 50 termination (also needed for single base stations) Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 85: Connecting A 1Pps Source
1PPS output 50 termination (also needed for single base stations) TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Installation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 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 Installation TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 89: Setting Up Simplex Operation
4.6.10 Setting Up Simplex Operation Simplex operation is not applicable to the TN9275 P25 analog gateway. Simplex operation allows the base station to use one antenna to either transmit or receive, so the base station cannot transmit and receive at the same time. -
Page 90: Working With Base Stations From Your Pc
To fix this, refresh the page with the ‘F5’ key. The base station has three different user access levels: Administrator ■ Maintainer ■ Monitor ■ Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 91: Logging In
Web Interface” on page 96). 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC ©... -
Page 92: 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 93: Security Certificates
A physical connection is needed as well as an alternate or temporary IP address and subnet mask. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 94: Troubleshooting Connection Problems
(IP address, network mask and gateway address). You may have to bypass the proxy in your organization’s LAN to access the Tait Network. Ask your system administrator to give you access. JavaScript may be disabled in your browser. If JavaScript is disabled, your browser will be unable to connect to the base station. -
Page 95: Setting Up Authentication
(e.g. when the connection to the server is lost). The password for this emergency login should be kept secret. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 96: Working With The Web Interface
5.3.1 Using the WebUI Display Filter Tait base stations support many different air interfaces, system types and coverage arrangements. The display filter allows you to restrict the WebUI display to only show what is relevant to the current system. - Page 97 ■ MPT trunking ■ The display filter also applies to the TN9275 P25 analog gateway, but only shows the drop down options for the system types applicable to the gateway (the first four in the list above). Check the Channel group check box to display elements associated with channel group operation (simulcast and multicast), if required.
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Page 98: Monitoring Operation
(Monitor > Synchronization). When connected to the central voter, the browser can monitor its timing. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 99: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 100: Viewing Configuration Settings
Channels can be edited from Configure > Base Station > Channels. To edit a channel, select it from the table and then click the Edit button. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 101: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 102 (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. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 103 Enter here the four lines of information you want to appear on the home screen on the front panel display. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 104: Basic Tasks
If the Alarm status on the status bar displays red, one or more alarms have been triggered, and the Alarms menu automatically expands to display the alarm(s). Click Help and navigate to the description of that alarm. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 105: 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 106: 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. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 107: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 108: Downloading Firmware From A Package Server
Downloading Firmware from a Package Server 5.4.6 Updating Firmware for information about file locations and extensions. While Tait recommends uploading firmware directly to the base station, the base station also supports downloading firmware files from a package server (web server). 5.4.9... -
Page 109: Switching Application Packages
(Monitor > Alarms). The alarm will warn you that the channel you are attempting to use will not function. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 110 Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 111 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 112: 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 113: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 114: Uploading Firmware To The Base Station
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 115: Configuring Single Base Stations
A single base station interfaces to the site controller in the same way as the Software) master base station in a trunked channel group. Select Configure > Network Interfaces > Trunking, to configure this. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 116: Configuring Receive-Only Base Stations
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. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 117: Phase 2 Internal Timing
Internal Timing Beginning with firmware version 3.45, Tait base stations in Phase 2 non- simulcast sites can exchange timing signals amongst themselves to ensure timing alignment of the downlink transmitted signals. External timing units are not required. -
Page 118: Technical Description
In either case the result will be a Site alignment alarm (Alarms > System > Site synchronization unaligned) and the channel will Phase 2 Internal Timing TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 119: Specifications
If the simulcast unsynchronized alarm is enabled when using internal timing, the base station re- port to the trunking site controller will cause the site controller to take the channel out of service. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Phase 2 Internal Timing © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 120: Maintenance
18–20lbf·in (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. Maintenance TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 121 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Maintenance © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 122: 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 123: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 124: 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). Replacing Modules TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 125 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 126: 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 134). Replacing Modules TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 127: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 128: 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) Replacing Modules TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 129: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 130: Replacing The Subrack Interconnect Board
Remove the 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. Replacing Modules TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 131: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 132 Replacing Modules TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 133: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Appendix A Interface Pin Allocations © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 134: 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. Appendix B Inter-Module Connections TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 135: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Appendix B Inter-Module Connections © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 136: 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. Appendix B Inter-Module Connections TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 137: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... -
Page 138: Appendix D Tb9400 Cable Kits
1 X 100mm 16-way cable PMU to subrack board ■ 1 X 150mm 8-way cable PA to subrack board ■ 1 X 90mm 20-way cable reciter to subrack board ■ Appendix D TB9400 Cable Kits TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 139 1 X 315mm Power cable from PMU to PA ■ 1 X 175mm Power cable from Subrack board to PA ■ Also included are 2 clamps and 2 screws ■ TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Appendix D TB9400 Cable Kits © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 140: Appendix E Testing With The Tba0Stu Calibration Test Unit
1.01 (or later) and firmware version 2.60 (or later). 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 141 The CTU is fitted with a 0.5W balanced line output 16 speaker. Audio from balanced LINE OUTPUT can be heard on the speaker. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 142 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 143 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 144: 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023... - Page 145 (1) position. LEDs on the WebUI indicate the input and output states. TB9400/TN9275 Installation and Operation Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 146 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
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Page 147: Appendix F Installing The Firmware Package
Setting Up a Central Package Server It is beyond the scope of this manual to describe the exact procedure for 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 148: 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 149 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/TN9275 Installation and Operation © Tait International Limited May 2023...
- Page 150 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 151 (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.
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- Page 153 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...
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Page 154: 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 155 TBCH3A & TBCH3B je v súlade so smernicou 2014/ 53/EÚ. Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto internetovej adrese: Tait International Limited potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme TBCB1A, TBCB1B, TBCB1X, TBCH1A, TBCH1B, TBCH2A, TBCH2B, TBCH3A & TBCH3B skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU.