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TB7300 Base Station Installation and Operation Manual MBD-00001-20 · Issue 20 · December 2022...
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By using a Tait product you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the Tait Software Licence Agreement.Please read the Tait Software Licence Agreement carefully before using this Tait product. If you do not agree to the terms of the Tait Software Licence Agreement, do not use the Tait Product.
Document Conventions The TB7300 base station has a web interface 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.
Associated Documentation The current set of TB7300 product documentation is available on the Tait Partner Portal website (https://partnerinfo.taitcommunications.com). TB7300 Specifications Manual (MBD-00002-xx). ■ TN9300 DMR Radio Network System Manual (MNB-00003-xx). ■ Tait Core Networks Installation and Configuration Manual (MNB- ■...
Description The Tait TB7300 base station is a robust state-of-the-art digital fixed station that combines Tait’s proven strengths in reliability and high performance with software-based configurability and operation, digital signal processing and Voice over IP (VoIP) technology. Its Ethernet interface provides built-in network connectivity that allows the base station to join with other base stations to form a channel group.
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.
Software Applications The TB7300 operates in both P25/AS-IP and DMR/MPT networks. Within these networks, the base station utilizes distinct P25/AS-IP and DMR/MPT software applications. 1.2.1 Base Station Features The following is a list of base station features for both P25/AS-IP and DMR/MPT/MPT software applications: Fully compliant with the P25 Common Air Interface.
The 406 to 406.1 MHz frequency range is reserved worldwide for use by distress beacons. It is not legal to program transmitters to operate in this frequency range. b. In Brazil, for K band, the TB7300 is considered to be configured as a base station with retransmission of receive frequencies.
All air interfaces and system types support simulcast operation. In a P25 conventional network, the TB7300 operates as a single or wide area conventional repeater, with receiver voting and optional simulcast. Dispatch connection is via three distinct interfaces: P25 standard DFSI connection (up to three connections simultaneously) ■...
TB7300 base station can provide two traffic channels, two control channels, or both a traffic channel and a control channel. In an MPT network, the TB7300 operates as a control channel or as a traffic channel. The TB7300 operates with a trunking node, or in fallback operation it can operate in either trunked or conventional mode.
✓ ✓ P25 Trunking Operation The base stations in a Tait DMR trunked network are controlled by a node (DMR trunking node controller). Tait sells three types of node: Full, Express20 and Express6. Each type of node has different capabil- ities.
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A base station with this license can operate as an MPT transceiver or an (TBAS301 - Default License) analog conventional repeater A base station with this license can operate in a Tait DMR conventional DMR Conventional network. It can also operate as a stand-alone repeater, or as a member...
1.6.3 Power Supply The DC powered TB7300 will operate from 10.9VDC to 16VDC. For the DC Power equipment to power on the voltage must be 12V or greater. The nominal operating voltage is 13.8 VDC.
Transmitting into a low VSWR will maximize the power delivered to the antenna. Notice Do not remove the load from the TB7300 while it is transmit- ting. Load transients (switching or removing the load) can damage the PA output stage.
Manual for a complete list of these standards (MBD-00002-xx). 2.4.3 Unauthorized Modifications Any modifications you make to this equipment 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.
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Tait recommends that all network and audio connectors should be sealed with a stick-on type of seal. The seal should reveal if any of the connectors have been unplugged, or if any unauthorized equipment has been plugged The seals should be difficult to remove without breaking, and should bridge between the cable and equipment side (plug and socket) of the connection.
Rear Panel LEDs 3.2.1 Ethernet Connector LEDs The ethernet indicator LEDs at the rear of the TB7300 are shown in Figure 3.2 below. Figure 3.2 Ethernet indicator LEDs 10Base-T Ethernet Connector LED (green) 100Base-T Ethernet Connector LED (amber) Series 2...
Connecting to the Base Station The web browser on your PC provides a window into the TB7300 base station. Use it to connect to the base station so that you can monitor, configure, diagnose, and calibrate it (if required). This section describes the following: Connecting to the base station, including initially setting things up ■...
They may be needed by Tait support personnel if assistance is required. Tait cannot retrieve forgotten passwords. 4.2.2 Setting the IP Address Before the base station is installed on site, you need to provide it with its proper IP address.
Mongoose, that is set up to allow base stations to directly download firmware files from your computer. 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. For more information, please see the base station help.
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). The following table summarises the base station MIB files and indicates with hardware and software application they apply to.
Installation This chapter provides information on the site requirements for your TB7300 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 TB7300 base station, we recommend that you read the entire chapter before beginning the actual installation.
Identifying the Equipment You can identify the model and hardware configuration of the TB7300 by referring to the product code printed on a label at the rear of the base station. The meaning of each character in the product code is explained in the table below.
Notice The RF output must be connected to a suitable attenuator or dummy load. Do not remove the load while the PA is transmitting as this may damage the PA output stage. Apply power to the TB7300. Applying Power Check that the base station powers up correctly:...
Back up a configuration: store a snapshot of the base station’s current ■ configuration Tait recommend creating a back-up of the current configuration before making significant configuration changes. A backed up configuration is added to the list of stored configurations on the base station.
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 further information, please contact your local Tait dealer. Installation TB7300 Installation and Operation Manual...
(SSH) is enabled. Secure shell access to the base station is disabled by default from version 1.35 onwards. To enable SSH, select Tools > Settings > Secure shell and click ‘Start’. Tait does not recom- mend disabling SSH after it’s been enabled at the end of the procedure.
5.4.6 Tuning the Receiver In a TB7300 base station, no manual adjustment is required to tune the B1, H3, or H5 or K4 bands. Before the base station is installed on site, you may need to tune the receiver front end. The receiver front end requires tuning if the receive...
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Place the base station on its side or upside down to allow access to the holes on the base to tune the helical filters. Log in to the TB7300 and select Monitor > Interfaces > RF Interface. For information on connecting directly to the base station, refer to “Local Connection to a Base Station”...
Tait factory-assembled systems 8mm spanner for the M5 nut on the 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.
Cables must be routed so that they do not restrict the air outlets at the rear of the base station. 5.6.1 Mounting and Support Kits For TB7300 mounted and support operation, Tait offers the following kits for order: Item Number Item...
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.
(Tx delay for non-simulcast operation, and marshal- ling duration for simulcast operation). Tait offers an Antenna Relay Kit which comes complete with installation instructions (402-00119-01). Configure > Base station > Programmable I/O “Antenna relay control”...
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. Notice The TB7300 cannot be serviced in the field. It must be returned to your regional Tait office for repair. Symptom...
20 seconds for the cancellation to take effect and for the base station to respond. 1. The TB7300 is designed to use P25 and DMR base station firmware. TB7300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B Installing the Firmware Package...
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IP address and port in each base station. Run Mongoose on the temporary package server (Start > Programs > Tait Applications > Base Stations > Mongoose). Windows Firewall may raise a Security Alert about allowing Mongoose to access your network or the internet.
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Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations found in this document, related to the TaitNet network and the TB7300 base station. Advanced Multiband Excitation. A voice compression technology patented AMBE+2™ by Digital Voice Systems, Inc and used in the vocoders of DMR radios.
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ETSI organization responsible for producing European telecommunications standards. An operational mode of Tait DMR and MPT trunked networks. It comes fallback mode into effect when the base station loses communication with the trunking node controller. In fallback, one base station operates a control channel and allocates calls to the other traffic channels at the site.
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(generally a mobile or a portable radio) conforming to the DMR specifications. Any device that is network-connected. A TaitNet digital network consists network element of a number of network elements. The TB7300 base station is a network element designed and manufactured by Tait. TB7300 Installation and Operation Manual Glossary...
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Reduced Instruction Set Computer. A type of microprocessor that RISC recognizes a relatively limited number of instructions. The control board in the TB7300 has a RISC microprocessor. A router is an internetwork packet switch that switches data packets from router an input interface to an output interface.
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The base station is then said to be a standalone node. Brand name for any PMR network designed and manufactured by Tait TaitNet International Limited. A set of Tait base stations and controllers interconnected by an IP network TaitNet DMR network that can carry voice and data traffic.
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Time Division Multiple Access. In the TB7300 each radio frequency TDMA provides two timeslots, with each timeslot representing one logical channel. Describes the switching between two states. If something is on, toggling it toggle turns it off. If it is off, toggling it turns it on.
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