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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Advanced Features

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OPTIONAL GATE GUARD PROGRAMMING

The XT OUTPOST can be PC programmed to

customize Gate Guard operation.

Intercom (Always On)

will leave the Callbox tuned on

at all times, allowing Gate Guard operation even if

there is no one at the Callbox. The higher current

requirements of Intercom mode make it undesirable

in battery powered installations.

Battery Saver

can be used to reduce battery drain

when Intercom (Always On) operation is required on

a battery powered installation. With Battery Saver

activated, the Callbox will periodically “wake-up” and

listen for a received signal before returning to a low

current “sleep” state. The time between “wake-up’

states can be PC programmed between 1-255 sec-

onds. A longer time between “Wake-up” states will

result in increased battery life.

Ring Tone

will sound an alert tone on the Callbox

speaker, similar to a telephone ring tone, whenever

2-tone has been successfully decoded. This will

alert the Callbox user that the gate is being opened

or closed.

Inactivity Timer

is set from the factory for 10 sec-

onds, but can be PC programmed for 1-255 sec-

onds. A shorter inactivity time will result in in-

creased battery life. In standard “Wake-Up” opera-

tion a longer inactivity timer will allow more time for

a response before the Callbox turns off.

Gate Guard Latch

operation allows programming of

separate ON and OFF 2-tone codes. The Outpost

will close the Switch Output upon receiving the ON

code, and open the Switch Output upon receiving

the OFF code.

If the Gate Guard Latch option is used with an ON

code only, the Switch Output will automatically turn

OFF when the radio:

1. is turned off as a result of the Inactivity Timer in

“Wake-Up” mode or,

2. goes to the low current “sleep” state in “Intercom

(Always-On)” mode with battery saver enabled.

When reading out the radio programming as de-

scribed in the “How to Readout Current Radio Pro-

gramming” section, the ON code will be displayed.

Sensor Output

can be programmed to detect a logic

level and transmit an Alert tone when a change in

logic level is detected. Separate alert tones are

used for OPEN (logic level high) and CLOSED

(logic level low).

Battery Back-Up Alert

is used in installations with an

external 12 VDC power supply and internal battery

back-up. The OUTPOST can be 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

will not allow you to trans-

mit when another user is already transmitting on

your radio frequency without your tone. The radio

will beep a series of long, low tones while the

ON/PTT button is held down (like a busy signal).

INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON) PROGRAMMING

The XT OUTPOST can be PC programmed to operate

as a two-way intercom. When this feature is activated

the automatic shut-off is disabled and the radio will

remain on in a “stand-by” mode, allowing it to receive

a call from another radio at any time. The higher

current requirements of Intercom operation make it

undesirable in battery powered installations.

Intercom (Always On)

must be set for the Callbox to

remain tuned on at all times.

Battery Saver

can be used to reduce battery drain on

a battery powered installation. With Battery Saver

activated, the Callbox will periodically “wake-up” and

listen for a received signal before returning to a low

current “sleep” state. The time between “wake-up’

states can be PC programmed between 1-255 sec-

onds. A longer time between “Wake-up” states will

result in increased battery life.

2-Tone Decode

allows selective calling to a Callbox in

a radio system where there is more than one

Callbox. When the Callbox is programmed for 2-

tone decode in “Intercom (Always-On)” mode it will

sound an alert tone on the Callbox speaker, similar

to a telephone ring tone, whenever 2-tone has been

successfully decoded. This will alert any users in

the immediate area that there is an incoming call on

the Callbox.

Ring Tone

must be set to sound the alert tone on the

Callbox speaker when 2-tone is successfully

decoded.

Monitor

can be set when used with 2-Tone decode to

allow the Callbox to hear all radio traffic on the

channel. If Monitor is not set, the Callbox will only

hear a broadcast after it has successfully decoded

the correct 2-tone code. Normal conversation can

follow after the 2-tone code is decoded and the

radio will automatically reset back to 2-tone decode

after 10 seconds of inactivity.