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RTS RKP-4 Operating Instructions Manual

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RKP-4B, RKP-4
Professional Wireless
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions RKP-4B, RKP-4 Professional Wireless Keypanel System...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RKP-4 Block Diagram ........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents (continued) Section 7 RKP-4 Operation Basic Operational Description ............. . .7-1 System Quick Start .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The RKP-4 system includes the RKP-4B frequency agile base station and a RKP-4 frequency agile beltpack. The RKP-4 system is ideal for users who want the freedom of a wireless keypanel and want full access to the most common- ly used keypanel features. It is for those who generally com- municate with four or less locations in the intercom system at any given time.
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  • Page 9: Rkp-4B Base Station

    Controls and Connections - Front Panel On/Off Switch: Turns the base station on/off [Menu] and [Set] buttons: Used to select menus and set options on the LCD. Backlit LCD w/Contrast Adjust: Adjust the level of contrast to the LCD. [Up] and [Down] buttons: Used to select menus and set options on the LCD.

  • Page 10: Controls And Connections - Rear Panel

    Controls and Connections - Rear Panel 12. Relay Contacts: Normally Open. When activated it will close. 13. Receive Antenna Connector: TNC Female connector. The color dot near the connector must match the color of the antenna. 14. Auxiliary Connector: RJ-12 connector used to connect balanced auxiliary audio into and out of a base station.

  • Page 11: Section 3 Rkp-4 Beltpack

    Copy and Scroll keys: Used for key and setup page assignment. Can also be used to talk to any location in the intercom system when no intercom key is assigned. (Note: There are 4 setup pages. Each contains a com- plete set of key assignments.)
  • Page 12 12. Receive and Transmit Antennas: The antennas are screw type, ¼ wave, replaceable antennas. The color dot on the screw end of the antenna must match color dot on antenna receptacle. Figure 3-2 RKP-4 Rear Panel/Connector/Antennas Figure 3-3 Headset Jack Wiring...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Section Specifications RKP-4B Specifications Overall RF Frequency Range .....482 - 608 MHz, 614 - 746 MHz in 18 MHz TX and RX bands Power Requirements .

  • Page 14: Rkp-4 Specifications

    RKP-4 Specifications Overall RF Frequency Range ..... .482 - 608 MHz, 614-746 MHz in 18 MHz TX and RX bands Power Requirements .

  • Page 15: Initial Equipment Set-Up

    Unpacking Unpack your RKP-4 system. Below are the items that should come with our base station and each belt pack. Contact the shipper or your dealer immediately if anything is damaged or missing. RKP-4B Quantity RKP-4 Quantity Description RKP-4 Base Station...

  • Page 16: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting The rack mounting brackets come with each RKP-4. These brackets may be used to mount a single base station in a 19” wide rack or mount two base stations side by side in a rack. Figure 5-1 shows the three brackets that come with a base station.

  • Page 17: Antenna Connection

    The antennas can be remoted for better signal path. A Telex coax assembly with remote antennas may be required. See “Accessory and Replacement Parts” section for ordering information.
  • Page 18 Figure 5-8 Distance Between base station and beltpack Figure 5-9 Keeping Site Clear to Antennas Attempting to operate the wireless intercom system through or around walls, ceilings, metal objects, etc. will reduce sys- tem range and performance. Figure 5-10 Operating System Near Obstructions...
  • Page 19 Figure 5-11 Antenna Placement...
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  • Page 21: Section 6 Rkp-4B (Base Station) Operation

    Basic Operational Description The RKP-4B is the base station for the RKP-4 beltpack. The wireless keypanel system is a full duplex (simultaneous talk and listen) audio system that is designed to work with Adam Adam CS and Zeus Matrix Intercom Systems. The RKP-4’s operation is very sim- ilar to the MKP-4, BKP-4, TKP-4, and WKP-4, four button wired keypanels.

  • Page 22: Interfacing To The Rkp-4B

    Interfacing to the RKP-4B TX/RX Antennas The TNC jack marked “RCV” is for the receive antenna. The TNC jack marked “TRAN” is for the transmit antenna. The base station will come with two 1/2 wave antennas. Always match the color dot on the base station with the colored band on the antenna.

  • Page 23: Can Bus

    CAN Bus The CAN bus allows the connection of multiple base stations to a Frequency Manager. The Frequency Manager then can be used to set all the base stations to a frequency plan plus set a variety of other options on the base station. The base stations then can program frequencies of their beltpacks via an over- the-air link.

  • Page 24: Local Headset

    Local Headset The local base station headset allows direct communications to the beltpack. It does not connect to the Matrix. Volume Control Turn control clockwise to increase the headphone vol- ume. Talk Button Press to enable audio path from the headset microphone. The talk light will activate when the talk button is active.

  • Page 25: Start-Up

    Start-up When the RKP-4B is powered-up the 1st screen displayed is the start-up splash screen. It will be displayed for about 2 seconds. This screen contains the software version and chan- nel map versions that are loaded into the base station. The following screen has software version sb10022, and channel map versions B0001 and 30001.

  • Page 26: System Settings

    System Settings The systems settings allows a number of base station charac- teristics to be set. This includes base name, base number, aux type, base TX power, Matrix configuration options, sidetone and frequencies. Name and Number The name of the base station may be set to any 10 digit alphanumeric character.

  • Page 27: Frequency Settings

    6. The RKP-4B sidetone will be flashing. Set the base side level by using the <UP>/DOWN> arrow buttons then press <SET> to go on to the RKP-4 sidetone level. 7. After the RKP-4 sidetone is set press <MENU> to go back to the status screen or press <SET>...

  • Page 28: Matrix Settings

    Matrix Address Intercom ports are arranged in groups of eight.Within each group, a keypanel is uniquely identified by its address switch setting. Set the number of the RKP-4 sys- tem here. Valid selections are 1 - 8. Four Wire Settings...

  • Page 29: Clearscan Tm

    ClearScan Press and hold <MENU> + <SET> for 3 seconds to enter the ClearScan menu. There will be three option from which to choose from by using the <UP>/<DOWN> arrow buttons and then press <SET>. Those options and the results are explained below.
  • Page 30 Alternate Screen Press and hold <MENU> for 3 seconds to toggle between the alternate screen and the status screen. The alternate screen is shown below. The alternate screen displays the base name and number in double wide double tall characters. Up to ten character in the name can be displayed.

  • Page 31: Section 7 Rkp-4 Operation

    RKP-4 Operation Basic Operational Description The RKP-4 is the beltpack for the RKP-4 keypanel system. The wireless system is a full duplex (simultaneous talk and lis- ten) audio system that is designed to work with Adam Adam CS and Zeus and CRONUS Intercom System.

  • Page 32: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation Ensure that the On/Off volume control knob is turn off. Press down and hold down the battery release latch, slide the battery pack about 1/8 inch back, toward the latch, until it stops. Then lift battery pack out. Replace batteries as follows: Open the battery pack by inserting finger nail and lifting.

  • Page 33: Headset Connection

    The headset connector is a XLR type connector. Four or five pin headset connectors may be installed in the unit. See the “RKP-4 Controls and Connections” section for information on the pinouts. A dynamic or electret headset microphone is automatically detected by the beltpack and a bias voltage sup- plied if needed.

  • Page 34: Rkp-4 Top Panel

    RKP-4 Top Panel On/Off & Volume Control: Turns the beltpack power on and controls headset volume. Intercom Buttons: Assignable for several types of operation, including talk only, listen only, talk with auto-listen, and all- call (where activating the key also activates all keys to the left of that key).

  • Page 35: Group And Channels

    Group and Channels The first screen the beltpack displays on the rear LCD,after power-up, is the group / channels screen. This screen shows the currently selected group followed by the receive and transmit channels where the unit is set. Editing Group / Channels 1.

  • Page 36: Receiver Frequency

    Receive Frequency This screen displays the frequency in MHz of the beltpack receiver. The frequency is not changeable in factory defined groups. The frequency is changeable in user groups. Editing the RX Frequency (User Groups Only) 1. Set the unit to the desire user defined group and chan- nels.

  • Page 37: Microphone Gain

    Microphone Gain This screen displays the setting of the microphone gain of the beltpack. There are 16 possible settings. The number 0 indi- cates no microphone gain, the number 15 is maximum gain. Each step is about 3 dB of audio. Adjusting the Microphone Gain 1.

  • Page 38: Serial Number Code

    Serial Number Code The base serial number is required to be input to the beltpack to allow communication with that base station. The number like the encryption code, is composed of four hexidecimal digits. This extra security along with the encryption code means there is over 4 billion possible code combinations.

  • Page 39: 1St Use

    Entering ClearScan Press and hold <MENU> + <SET> for 3 seconds. The following screen will appear: Figure 7-8 ClearScan Menus Use the <DOWN> arrow button to select the type of ClearScan desired. Push <SET> to start the ClearScan Scan Groups a.
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  • Page 41: Operation With A Matrix

    Startup and Operational Check When power is applied, all LEDs will first flash green, then red (unless the beltpack is in dark operation. See “RKP-4 Operation”. This confirms that all LEDs are working correct- ly. Also, the call waiting window will display asterisks (****) then dashes (----).

  • Page 42: Clearing Key Assignment

    Press <COPY> then <LISTEN 4> to return to normal operation after assigning keys. Otherwise, if you do nothing , the RKP-4 will automatically return to normal operation after about 15 seconds. Clearing Key Assignments Make sure that the key or keys that you want to clear are turned off.

  • Page 43: Intercom Key Operation For Different Types Of Key Assignments

    Continuous red “in use” indication: An “in-use’ indica- tion is provided for an IFB or ISO key. It is also provid- ed for a key that talks to a remote intercom system (when your intercom system is equipped with optional trunking).

  • Page 44: Call Waiting Operation For Incoming Calls

    You may press several keys in succession to check their assignments. Tap <COPY> then <LISTEN 4> to exit. Quick List of Matrix Key Functions The following list is the most often used RKP-4 button func- tions. Matrix Key Functions Clear CWW = <COPY>...

  • Page 45: Rkp-4 Menu Structure

    Section RKP-4 Menu Structure Figure 9-1 RKP-4 Menu Structure...

  • Page 46: Section 10 Rkp-4B Menu Structure

    Section RKP-4B Menu Structure Figure 10-1 RKP-4B Menu Structure 10-1...

  • Page 47: Section 11 Frequency Bands

    Section Frequency Bands Frequency Bands The RKP-4B system operates in TV channels 16 to 36 and 38 to 59. This is the frequency range of 482 to 608 MHz and 614 MHz to 746 MHz. The band, TV channels and frequencies are shown in Table 2.
  • Page 48 Factory Group Plan There are 50 factory defined groups in a base station and beltpack. These group are organized in different ways to provide flexibility to the user on selecting frequencies. A group is com- posed of intermodulation free frequencies, but a group is also organized to be composed of fre- quencies in different combinations of the TV channels.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Reread the sections of this manual to make sure you have completed system set-up properly. PROBLEM DISTORTION - System’s audio quality seems distorted at medium to high input levels. HISS - System seems to produce a “hiss” which is unde- sirable.
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  • Page 51: Section 13 Battery Information

    Alkaline, 8-10 hours typical Nickel Metal Hydride, 7-9 Hours typical WARNING: Do not place an alkaline RKP-4 battery pack in any battery charger. Severe charger and battery pack damage may result. Energizer is a registered trademark of Union Carbide Corporation.
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  • Page 53: Section 14 Rkp-4B To Matrix Cable

    Section RKP-4B to Matrix Cable Figure 14-1 RJ12 Intercom Cable Wiring Diagram Figure 14-2 RJ12 to 9-pin Intercom Cable Wiring Diagram 14-1...
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  • Page 55: Section 15 Fcc Information

    Section FCC Information FCC LICENSING The Telex RKP-4B and the RKP-4 Transmitter/Receiver are Type Accepted under United States Federal Communications Commission Part 74. Licensing of Telex equipment is the User’s responsibility and licensibility depends on the user’s classification, users application, and frequency selected.
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  • Page 57: Section 16 Software License

    End-User License Agreement for Telex IMPORTANT - Please red this document carefully before using this product. THIS DOCUMENT STATES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON WHICH TELEX COM- MUNICATIONS, INC. (the “COMPANY”) OFFERS TO LICENSE THE INSTALLED SOFT- WARE OR PROGRAM (the “SOFTWARE”) FOR USE WITH THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT WAS INSTALLED.
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  • Page 59: Section 17 Accessories And Replacement Parts

    ALP-600 480-800 MHz Bi-Directional Log Periodic Antenna Includes mounting hardware and 10 feet (3 meters) of coaxial cable with TNC Connectors ALP-450 450-900 MHz Log Periodic Antenna Includes mounting hard- ware and 10 feet (3 meters) coaxial cable with TNC connectors Antenna Cables Special low loss antenna cables with TNC Connectors Model No.
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  • Page 62 TELEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 12000 Portland Ave. South, Burnsville, MN 55337 PN 804130 Rev. A Oct. 2005 Made in U.S.A.

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