TB8100 base stationUsing a TB8100 withan External ModemApplication Note TN-1114-AN21 December 2005

Tait TB8100 Using Manual

contact information

Preface

Associated Documentation

Publication Record

Description

Functional Description

Figure 1.1 High level block diagram

Mechanical Description

Mechanical Assembly

Connections and Controls

Rear Panel

Figure 1.5 Connecting one 1PPS TTL output to multiple TB9100 base stations

Back-up Battery

Operation

System Start-up and Shutdown

Oscillator Control

Invalid GPS Reference

GPS Fix Acquisition Times

Alarms

PPS Outputs

Programming

Installing the Software

Setting Up the Satsync 7 Module

Viewing the Data Log

Viewing the GPS Status

Upgrading the Satsync 7 Firmware

System Configuration

Setting the Links on the System Interface Board

Figure 4.1 Location of links on the system interface board

T801-4 with Internal GPS Receiver

T801-4 with External GPS Receiver

T801-4 with Internal and External GPS Receivers

Figure 4.4 Connecting the T801-4 to a GPS antenna and external GPS receiver

Connection and Configuration

Alarms and Monitoring

Installation

Personal Safety

Equipment Safety

Regulatory Information

Environmental Conditions

Recommended Tools

Cabling

Disposal of Packaging

Accessories

Specifications

Tait General Software Licence Agreement

limited warranty

Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity

Chinese RoHS Compliance Information

TB8100

Document Conventions

Introduction

Modification History

Using the CTU with a TB7100

Using the CTU with a TB8100

Using the CTU with a TB9100

Appendix A - CTU Accessories

Appendix B - CTU Block Diagram

Issue

From T800 to TB8100

Operation Modes

Channels

Profiles

Subaudible Signalling

Power Saving

Task Manager

Tasks and Comments

Custom Inputs and Actions

Remote Connections

System Interface

Software Feature Enabler

Getting Started

Connecting and Logging On

Monitoring Alarms

Monitoring the Base Station

Viewing Configuration Settings

Diagnosing Problems

Configuration Tutorial

Step 3: Read the Base Station's Configuration

Step 5: Configure a Channel

Basic Tasks

Using the Service Kit

Status Bar

Setting Service Kit Options

Setting Up and Configuring Connections

Adding a Connection

Adding a Modem Dialup Connection

Adding a Connection That Uses a Port Switch

Adding a Network Connection

Copying a connection

Export and Import of Service Kit Connections

Exporting Connections

Connecting to a Base Station

Connecting via Ethernet

Logging On

Logon Details

Changing Base Station Mode

Working With Base Station Configurations

Creating a New Configuration

Saving a Configuration

Creating a Configuration Template

Changing Base Station Passwords

Access Profiles

Modifying Access Profiles

Working with Dual-Channel & Multi-Reciter Subracks

Working with Different Versions

Service Kit Handling of Older Versions

Upgrading Base Station Firmware

Working with the Software Feature Enabler

Disabling a Feature Set

Disabling the Power Saving Modes Feature Set

Monitoring

Module Details

Versions

Inputs

Operational Information

Current Source

Monitoring the Reciter

Monitoring the Power Amplifier

Monitoring the Power Management Unit

Configuring the Base Station

Choosing a Configuration

Configuring General Options

Configuring the System Interface

Configuring External Channel Selection

Configuring RSSI Output

Converting Between Microvolts and dBm

Configuring Fan Control

Select fan type

Configuring Miscellaneous Items

Minimum battery voltage

CTCSS characteristics

External clock reference frequency

Printing a Base Station Configuration

Configuring Channels

Getting Started with Channels

Customizing the Default Channel Profile

Customizing the Default Signalling Profile

Using Advanced Profile Features

Working with Channel Profiles

Configuring Receiver Gating

Configuring Power Saving

Editing a Channel Profile

Receiver Gating

Signal Path

CWID System

Tone On Idle

Grounding and Lightning Protection

Ventilation

Installing the Base Station

Connection

RF Connections

System Connections

Service Kit Connections

V PA Power Saving Control Connection

calibration kit

About TB8100 Calibration Kit

About the Toolbar

Reciter Tuning Holes

Configuring TB8100 Calibration Kit

Connecting to the Reciter Outside the Subrack

Connecting to the Reciter/PA in the Subrack

Disconnecting from the Base Station/Reciter

Adjusting the Frequency Setup

Tuning the Receiver

Adjusting the Exciter Lock Band

Calibrating the Reciter

Calibrating the VCO Modulation

Calibrating the RSSI

Audio Calibration

Calibrating the Unbalanced Lines

Calibrating the TCXO

Calibrating the Power Amplifier

Calibrating the PA Power

Troubleshooting Tips

Index

getting started

remote connections

status bar

Adding an Over-the-Air Connection

Editing a Connection

Connecting to a Base Station System

Logging On to a Base Station

Logging Off and Disconnecting

Upgrading the Service Kit

Viewing System Data

Power Amplifier Data

Select external clock reference frequency (if fitted)

Defining Access Profiles

General

Working with Signalling Profiles

Setting Up a Reminder Tone

Tx Timers

Advanced

Working With the Channel Table

Buttons

Editing a Channel (Default Profiles)

Adding and Copying Channels