User's Manual

OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Advanced Features
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FIELD PROGRAMMING GATEGUARD
The XT OUTPOST can be field programmed for basic
Gate Guard operation, or PC programmed to suit your
unique requirements.
To field program the Gate Guard:
1. Program the frequency and tone codes per the
“How to Field Program Frequency and Tone
Codes” instructions on page 9.
2. Program the 2-Tone code per the “How to Field
Program 2-Tone Decode” instructions on page
10.
3. Program the Callbox for Gate Guard operation
per the “How to Field Program Radio Features”
instructions on page 11.
The XT OUTPOST Callbox will now operate in
GateGuard mode as follows:
• The Callbox will be in “Automatic Turn-Off” mode.
The ON/PTT button must 1
st
be pressed as
described in “Operating the OUTPOST Callbox”
section on page 2 before normal two-way
communications can be established.
• If the Callbox does not send or receive a signal for
more than 10 seconds the Callbox will automatically
turn off. The ON/PTT button must be pressed to
turn the Callbox back on.
When the Callbox receives the correct 2-Tone signal
the Callbox Switch Output will momentarily close for 1
second. The Callbox will automatically transmit a
confirmation tone after the 2-tone has been decoded.
OPTIONAL OUTPOST CALLBOX FEATURES
The OUTPOST Callbox has many optional features
available through PC Programming.
Two-Way Intercom
The Automatic Turn-Off feature is selected by default
as described in the “ Operating the OUTPOST Callbox
section”. As an option OUTPOST can be PC pro-
grammed to operate as a two-way intercom. When
the Automatic Turn-Off feature is not selected the 10
second automatic shut-off is disabled and the Callbox
will operate in a “standby” mode, allowing the Callbox
to receive calls at any time.
Operating the Callbox in two-way Intercom mode sig-
nificantly increases the battery drain, and is therefore
not recommended for battery powered applications.
Refer to “External 12 VDC Power Supply” in the In-
stallation section of this manual. If battery powered
operation is required, battery drain can be reduced
with the “Battery Saver” feature detailed in this sec-
tion.
Battery Saver
When the Outpost Callbox is programmed to operate
in Two-way Intercom mode, Battery Saver can in-
crease battery life in both internal or external battery
powered applications.
With Battery Saver activated, the Callbox will periodi-
cally “wake-up” and listen for a received signal before
returning to a low current “sleep” state. The time be-
tween “wake-up’ states can be PC programmed be-
tween .25 - 8 seconds. A longer time between
“Wake-up” states will result in increased battery life.
The Callbox immediately leaves Battery Saver mode
any time the ON/PTT Button is pressed or a signal is
received, and will not return to Battery Saver until the
10 second RQX Reset Time has expired.
RQX Reset Time
Set from the factory for 10 seconds, the RQX Reset
Time can be PC programmed for 1-255 seconds. A
shorter inactivity time will result in increased battery
life. In standard “Wake-Up” operation a longer inactiv-
ity timer will allow more time for a response before the
Callbox turns off.
Switch Output
The OUTPOST Callbox can be PC programmed to
open and close the Switch Output whenever a unique
2-tone code is received. The switch output is a simple
contact closure that may be used to open and close a
gate, switch on a light, sound an alarm or any other
application where an ON/OFF switch is required.
The Callbox can be field or PC programmed to alter-
nately open and close the switch using a single 2-tone
code, or can be PC programmed for unique open and
close 2-tone codes. Field programming offers nine 2-
tone codes that correspond to field programmable 2-
tone codes available in select RITRON portable and
base radios.
Sensor Input
The Callbox can be PC programmed to send a warn-
ing tone when a change in the Sensor Input is de-
tected. The Sensor Input can be set to respond to an
open or closed switch.
Response Tone
The OUTPOST Callbox can be PC programmed to
send a unique Response tone after it receives a signal
to indicate the current status of the Switch Output or
the Sensor Input.
Battery Back-Up Alert
In installations with an external 12 VDC power supply
and internal battery back-up, the OUTPOST can be
PC programmed to send an alert tone at the end of
each transmission when the unit is operating on the
back-up battery.
Busy Channel TX Inhibit
When a user is transmitting on your radio frequency
without your tone, you will not be allowed to transmit.
The radio will beep a series of long, low tones while
the ON/PTT button is held down (like a busy signal).