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Installation and Operation Manual
MBC-00008-34 · Issue 34 · April 2024

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  • Page 1 TB9300 Base Station/Repeater Installation and Operation Manual MBC-00008-34 · Issue 34 · April 2024...
  • Page 2 Please be environmentally responsible and dispose through the By using a Tait product you are agreeing to be bound original supplier, or contact Tait International Limited. by the terms of the Tait Software Licence Agreement.Please read the Tait Software Licence Tait will comply with environmental requirements in Agreement carefully before using this Tait product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.3.1 Operating Temperature Range ....... . 42 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 4 4.6.10 Setting Up Simplex Operation ....... . 89 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 5 System Interface Connector ..........124 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 6 Appendix C TB9300 Cable Kits........

  • Page 7: Preface

    Document Conventions The TB9300 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 ■ updated Section 3.2.1 Reciter, LED behaviors updated ■ Section 5.2.3 Security Certificates updated ■ Appendix C TB9300 Cable Kits updated ■ Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit added ■ November 2021 Updated for release 3.25 Section 1.1 Series 2 and Series 1 Reciters added ■...
  • Page 10 Added note about fill-in receiver to “8.4 Replacing a Power Amplifier” Added section: “5.4.11 Configuring Receive-Only Base Stations” Clarified “Bands and Sub-Bands” table” Added section 5.2.4 “Local Connection to a Base Station” Preface TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 11: Description

    Description The Tait TB9300 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 TB9300 combines industry-leading digital voice quality with rugged design specifications and intuitive user interfaces.

  • 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: Firmware Applications

    Firmware Applications The TB9300 operates in DMR/MPT networks. 1.2.1 Base Station Features The following are lists of base station features available in both DMR/MPT firmware and non-specific applications: Fully compliant with the DMR conventional (Tier 2) and trunked DMR/MPT ■...
  • Page 15 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 16: 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. Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 17 The microphone input and speaker are not currently used. The reciter module comprises the Reciter receiver, exciter and digital control circuitry. The reciter provides the Ethernet interface and system inputs and outputs. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 18 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 4.xx 3.45.00 or later 1.10.00 or later Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 19 PMU is on or off. The orientation of the auxiliary output socket is flipped by 180 ■ H/W version 4 PMU - rear view H/W version 4 PMU - front view TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 20: Mechanical Assembly

    1 subrack module retaining clamp subrack interconnect board PA 2 plastic guide rail PA 1 subrack interconnect board retaining clamp cable retaining clip front panel fastener reciter 2 Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 21 This positions the cooling fins directly behind the fan. Figure 1.2 Mechanical assembly - single 50W base station reciter 50W PA subrack TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 22 Figure 1.3 Mechanical assembly - single 100W base station reciter subrack airflow duct cable retaining clip Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 23: Frequency Bands And Sub-Bands

    L2 = 896 to 902MHz (receive) ✗ ✓ L2 = 927 to 941MHz (transmit) In Brazil, for K and L bands, the TB9300 is considered to be configured as a base station with retransmission of received signals. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description...

  • Page 24: Licenses

    Tait trunking controller for DMR/MPT are defined in the following table: 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 25: Feature Licenses

    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 26 DMR Trunking Access Trunked TBAS302 DMR Trunking Express6 Trunked TBAS305 DMR Trunking Express20 Trunked TBAS300 DMR Trunking Full Trunked TBAS306 DMR Central Voter Trunked/Conventional TBAS307 DMR IP Networking Satellite Trunked/Conventional Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 27: Theory Of Operation

    Reference Antenna Antenna Frequency 1PPS AC Input System Input RF + PA Key and Output 28VDC Reciter DC Input Ethernet Interface to Network System Control Bus Front Panel TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 28 DMR operation, gives the base station an identity as a network element, and provides the physical connections for the Ethernet and system interfaces. Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 29: Signal Paths

    Offline mode allows a maintenance engineer to carry out tasks that can not Offline Mode be done while the base station is in service - such as activating firmware or running diagnostic tests. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 30: Intermodule Communications

    Intermodule communication paths Reciter 1 PA 1 I C Current Source Fan 3: Fan 1: Reciters User Controls Fan 2: Front Panel Subrack Interconnect Board Reciter 2 PA 2 Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 31: 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 32 Figure 1.9 Subrack power distribution Single Aux. DC Subrack Board Front Reciter Panel Dual Aux. DC Subrack Board Front PA 1 PA 2 Reciter 1 Reciter 2 Panel Description TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 33: 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 34 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 35 Figure 1.10 PMU alarm thresholds and voltage limits when operating on DC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information ©...

  • Page 38: 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 39: 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 40: 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 41: Anti-Tampering Devices

    Periodic checks that the base station configuration still matches the ■ latest backup TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 42: Environmental Conditions

    This equipment has been tested and approved to various national and international standards. Refer to the latest issue of the Specifications Manual for a complete list of these standards. General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 43: Fcc Compliance

    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 You can download the formal Declaration of Conformity from Declaration of Conformity www.taitradio.com/eudoc. General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 45: 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 46 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 47 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 48 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 49: 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 is offline ■ TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 50 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 51 ■ 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 52: 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 53 The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, even if the alarm has been disabled via the WebUI. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 54 PMU rear grounding terminal (circled in red in the image Grounding below). This is required to fill the opening and does not perform any Terminal other function. Operation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 55: Installation

    Installation This chapter provides information on the site requirements for your TB9300 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 TB9300 base station, we recommend that you read the entire chapter before beginning the actual installation.

  • Page 56: Ambient Temperature Sensor

    The maximum ambient temperature at the base station front panels must ■ not exceed +140°F (+60°C). This is displayed on the WebUI in the Monitor > Modules > Temperature tab in the Air intake section, current. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 57 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 58: 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. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 59: Identifying The Equipment

    Identifying the Equipment To identify the model and hardware configuration of the TB9300 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 60 A = default a. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with a K4 band TB9300 reciter is 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHZ to 870MHz. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with a K8 band TB9300 reciter is 787MHz to 788MHz.
  • Page 61 A = AC module B = DC module T01-01140-XXAA A = AC only B = 12 V DC C = 24 V DC D = 48 V DC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 62: Initial Setting Up

    One or more fans may operate, depending on the temperature of the modules. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • 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: Changing The Root Password

    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

    B3 - 148 to 174 MHz ■ C1 - 174 to 193 MHz ■ C3 - 216 to 225 MHz ■ The B and C1 band frequencies are split into 2 sub-bands: Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 69 Remove the reciter from the subrack and reconnect the system control bus cable to power up the module. Tait can provide extender cables (TBC Reciter Power Cables) to enable tuning with a subrack or from a bench power supply. To order these, the part number is T01-01150-0001.
  • Page 70 RSSI level of the new frequency is more than 1dB lower than the RSSI level of the previously set frequency. Tait can provide extender cables (TBC Reciter Power Cables) to enable tuning with a subrack or from a bench power supply. To order these, the part number is T01-01150-0001.
  • Page 71 (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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 72 If you wish to confirm the accuracy of the tuning procedure, carry out a sensitivity measurement at the new frequency. The G band, K band and L band reciters do not require tuning. Electronically Tuned Reciters Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 73: Installing The Base Station On Site

    All base station transceivers operating above 700 MHz require an external All Transceivers frequency reference for sufficient frequency accuracy. Operating Frequency Frequency Reference Input VHF, UHF below 700 MHz Not required UHF above 700 MHz Required TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 74: 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 75: Mounting The Subrack

    , as shown in Figure 4.5. If you need extra mounting security, additional mounting holes provided at the rear of the subrack for auxiliary support brackets. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 76 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) Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 77 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 4.7 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 78 We recommend that you fit the supplied covers to the DC terminals to protect against accidental shorts. Figure 4.8 DC power cabling secure the cables to the cabinet to support their weight Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 79: 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • 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). TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 82: Connecting The Auxiliary Dc Power Output

    H/W Version 4 PMUs - Auxiliary jumper next to the output connector at the rear. The user can set the voltage Voltage to 12 V, 24 V or 48 V. Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 84: Connecting An External Frequency Reference

    50 termination (also needed for single base stations) Figure 4.12 BNC goal post adaptor (part number 240-06913-00) Installation TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 85: Connecting A 1Pps Source

    1PPS output 50 termination (also needed for single base stations) TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • 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). It is recommended that E&M isolated signaling be used 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 89: 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 90: Working With Base Stations From Your Pc

    Working with Base Stations from Your The web browser on your PC provides a window into the TB9300 base station. Use it to connect to the base station so that you can monitor, configure, diagnose, and calibrate it (if required).

  • 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 94: 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 TB9300 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 95: Setting Up Authentication

    (e.g. when the connection to the server is lost). The password for this emergency login should be kept secret. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 96: 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. ■ Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 97: Monitoring Operation

    Alarms menu automatically expands to dis- play the alarm(s). Click Help and navigate to the description of that alarm, as shown below. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 98: 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 99: Viewing The Base Station And Network Identity

    CSV file. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 100 Select Identity > Identity and then Base Station or Network to view details such as name, default channel and network addresses. Note that the host Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 101 10 Mbits/s is recommended. Enter here the four lines of information you want to appear on the home screen on the front panel display. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 102: Basic Tasks

    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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 103: Disabling The Front Panel Keypad

    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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 104: Firmware Upload

    ‘All Files (*.*)’ in the [Upload] file picker dialog. 5.4.6 Firmware upload The Upload button allows you to select a file to upload from your computer or network location. Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 105: Downloading Firmware From A Package Server

    Downloading Firmware from a Package Server 5.4.5 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). 5.4.8...

  • Page 106: Setting Up Custom Alarms

    An alarm of this severity causes the node to take a base station out of Major service. This alarm must be cleared at the base station before the channel Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 107: Subaudible Signaling

    The chart displayed on the Signal Level page has two lines. One shows the current RSSI measurement for the selected frequency. The second shows a historical trace of peak RSSI readings on that frequency. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 108: Single Or Channel Group Base Stations

    Non simulcast voted channel, Configure > Channel Group Rounded up to 60 ms DMR (conventional, trunked) [name] > Unsynchronized local Tx delay Working with Base Stations from Your PC TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 109: Uploading Firmware To The Base Station

    WebUI, but this can be ignored. Some polled SNMP parameters will return the correct transmitter configuration data, but none of these parameters are used by the receiver. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Working with Base Stations from Your PC © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 110: 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. Maintenance TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 111 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Maintenance © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 112: 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 113: 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 114: 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 115 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 116: 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 125). Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 117: Replacing A Power Amplifier

    Reconnect all the other front and rear panel cables previously disconnected. Ensure the front panel cables are positioned correctly, and retained where required by the cable retaining clips in the top of TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 118: Replacing A Power Management Unit

    Reconnect all the front and rear panel cables previously disconnected. Connect the DC power cables on the rear panel as shown in Figure 4.8 on page 78. Tighten the screws to a torque of Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 119: 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 bottom guide rail top guide rail TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 120: Replacing The Subrack Interconnect Board

    Replace the two retaining clamps. Reconnect the system control bus cables and reciter DC cables as shown in “Appendix B Inter-Module Connections” on page 125. Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 121: Final Reassembly

    Do not fit this front panel to a 50W base station. The presence of the cut- 100W Front Panel outs and absence of the break-off tab will allow air to escape and reduce the velocity of air directed through the heatsink. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 122 100W front panel: the PA fan duct has cut-outs but no break-off tab 50W front panel: the PA fan duct has the break-off tab but no cut-outs Replacing Modules TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 123 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 124: Appendix A Interface Pin Allocations

    -V output +V output 2-pin connector - external view Note that on H/W version 4 PMUs, the auxiliary DC power connector has been rotated 180 Appendix A Interface Pin Allocations TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 125: 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B Inter-Module Connections © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 126: 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. Appendix B Inter-Module Connections TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 127: 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B Inter-Module Connections © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 128: Appendix C Tb9300 Cable Kits

    This means customers do not have to order individual cables. Cable Kits T01-01150-0002 - TB9300 Kit Cable Single 50W Channel Upgrade This kit supports adding a second reciter and 50W PA to a TB9300 subrack. It contains the following cables: 1 X 225mm SMA RF Cable reciter to PA ■...
  • Page 129 T01-01150-0008 - TB9300 Dual 50W Replacement Cable Set This kit contains a set of replacement cables for a dual 50W TB9300 subrack. It contains the following cables: 2 X 225mm SMA RF Cable reciter to PA ■ 1 X 100mm 16-way cable PMU to subrack board ■...

  • Page 130: Appendix D 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 131: 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 132 The RJ45 connector can be Only the RJ45 connector on the used if the TBC101A E&M CTU is supported Isolation Adapter is fitted Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 133 Rx Gate output on the system interface connectors. The adjacent LED is lit when the receiver gate is open. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 134 Connect the power input of the CTU to the PMU auxiliary output. Connect the RJ45 patch cable to the E&M isolation adaptor and the RJ45 connector on the CTU Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 135 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. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 136: 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 137 (1) position. LEDs on the WebUI indicate the input and output states. TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E Testing with the TBA0STU Calibration Test Unit © Tait International Limited April 2024...
  • Page 138 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 TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual © Tait International Limited April 2024...

  • Page 139: Glossary

    Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations found within this document, related to the TaitNet network and the TB9300 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.
  • Page 140 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.
  • Page 141 Some operational functions of the base station are controlled by licenses. license Purchasing a license from Tait allows you to enable the feature set which includes the required functionality. One of the two timeslots provided in each TB9300 radio frequency. Each...
  • Page 142 Any device that is network-connected. A TaitNet digital network consists network element of a number of network elements. The TB9300 base station is a network element designed and manufactured by Tait. Network Time Protocol is a protocol and software implementation for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems across a network.
  • Page 143 Station transmit on one physical channel in a DMR or analog network. Generally, this means a reciter, a PA, and a PMU. Often abbreviated to TB9300 or base station. Transmission Control Protocol. A complex protocol on top of IP for sending reliable streams of data with flow control.
  • Page 144 Time Division Multiple Access. In the TB9300 each radio frequency TDMA provides two timeslots, with each timeslot representing one logical channel. A sound wave of a particular frequency. tone Transmitter. The transmission path from mobile stations to fixed equipment. uplink A digitized voice signal that passes through the main switch.

  • Page 145: Simplified Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Internet: conformidad está disponible en la dirección Internet www.taitcommunications.com/eudoc siguiente: www.taitcommunications.com/eudoc Ar šo Tait International Limited deklarē, ka Tímto Tait International Limited prohlašuje, že radioiekārta TBCB1D, TBCB1E, TBCC0D, typ rádiového zařízení TBCB1D, TBCB1E, TBCC0D, TBCG4D, TBCH0D and TBCH0E atbilst Direktīvai TBCG4D, TBCH0D and TBCH0E je v souladu se 2014/53/ES.
  • Page 146 Tait International Limited potrjuje, da je tip O(a) abaixo assinado(a) Tait International radijske opreme TBCB1D, TBCB1E, TBCC0D, Limited declara que o presente tipo de equipamento de TBCG4D, TBCH0D and TBCH0E skladen z rádio TBCB1D, TBCB1E, TBCC0D, TBCG4D, Direktivo 2014/53/EU.

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