User's Manual

OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation
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CALLBOX CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
Antenna Connector
The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using the
OUTPOST Callbox, make sure the antenna is
securely fastened into the 50Ω BNC antenna
connector. If the Outpost is to be used outdoors, see
page 15 for instructions on properly sealing the
antenna connector.
RF Mating Connectors
An internal cable fron the antenna connector is
terminated into a phono style conector for connection
to the radio circuit board.
Captive Plastic Case Screws
A captive plastic case screw is located in each corner
of the case front. These 4 screws are used to secure
the case front containing the radio, to the case back
that contains the batteries.
Charge Jumper
The charge jumper can be set to trickle charge re-
chargeable backup batteries.
+12 VDC Input
Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the
“+” and “-“ connection of an external +12 VDC input for
installation without batteries.
Sensor Input
Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the
“+” and “-“ connection of an external DC level sensor.
Switch Output
Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the
“+” and “-“ connections of a 5A switch closure output.
Speaker Connector
The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed
circuit board with a polarized connector.
On/PTT Connector
The On/PTT switch is connected to the radio printed
circuit board with a polarized connector.
Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes
Mounting holes located in the 4 corners of the case
back are pre-drilled for mounting to a plate, wall or
post. Once mounted, the case front is secured to the
case back through these same threaded holes.
Program Cable Connector
An RJ11 style connector is used to connect the cable
from the PC programmer to the radio.
Program Button
A small, momentary pushbutton is used for field
programming the OUTPOST Callbox.
Program Display
A single digit LED display is used for field
programming the radio.
Battery Holder
The battery holder inside the case back is used for the
installation of 6 D-cell alkaline batteries. Refer to the
diagram below, or the labels beneath the cells, for
correct installation of the batteries.
Battery Mating Connectors
Polarized, 2-pin mating connectors are used to
connect the batteries to the radio circuit board.
+
-
+
-
+12 VDC Input
Sensor Input
+
-
Switch Output
RF Mating Connectors
50
Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
Antenna Connector
Captive Plastic Case
Screws (4 Corners)
Program Button
Program Display
Battery Mating
Connectors
Program Cable Connector
Battery Holder with
D-Cell Batteries In-
stalled
Pre-Drilled Mounting
Holes
(
4 Corners
)
FIG-1: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors
Charge Jumper
Speaker Connector
On/PTT Connector