User's Manual

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14
INSTALLING THE QUICK TALK
TM
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Prior to installing the Quick Talk
TM
transmitter, it is important to verify all radio programming to be certain that you have achieved the
operation you desire. Re-programming requires the removal of the Quick Talk
TM
from it’s installed location, which can be time
consuming and frustrating.
1. Install 6 new AA Alkaline batteries into the
internal battery holder and screw the case halves
together. Be sure the case halves are pulled tightly
together for a good weather seal.
2. Select a location that provides the best possible
radio coverage.
• Avoid mounting to metal structures
• Install as high as possible
• Be sure the antenna is in a vertical position
• Be aware that metal or wires near the antenna
can block or absorb radio transmissions.
3. Temporarily mount the Quick Talk
TM
using the
top keyhole slot.
4. Test the radio from this location to be sure you
get the necessary radio coverage. This is
achieved by activating the transmitter with a change
on one of the inputs while a second radio-equipped
person receives the transmission at the furthest point
you will need to cover.
5. Permanently mount the Quick Talk
TM
using either
the four (4) corner mounts, or the top and bottom
keyhole slots.
6. Connect the antenna to the
front panel BNC connector.
If the Quick Talk
TM
is installed
in an outdoor location, the
antenna connection must be
sealed with weather-proof
tape to prevent corrosion and
leakage. Seal the antenna
connection to hold the
antenna in a vertical position,
to protect antenna fittings, and
to maintain water-resistance
of the Quick Talk
TM
in wet or
outdoor environments. Use
Archer Connector Sealant,
Radio Shack Catalog Number
278-1645 or an equivalent.
Wrap the connection with the
sealant tape and press it
securely in place. See sealant
instructions for the specific
details.
7. Connect the 4 Inputs and External +12 VDC power
provided by a 10-conductor, color -coded cable from the
front of the Quick Talk
TM
. This cable has been pre-
installed with a sealed strain relief to provide weather
resistance.
8. Connect your switches or sensors to the desired
Quick Talk
TM
inputs using wire nuts to the color-coded
cable described in Table 8. Be sure to use an appropriate
sized, sealing wire nut. The color-coded wires are 24
AWG stranded.
Table 8: RQT Color-Coded Inputs
Input 1
+ GREEN
- WHITE (Ground)
Input 2 + GRAY
- ORANGE (Ground)
Input 3 + PURPLE
- YELLOW (Ground)
Input 4 + BROWN
- BLUE (Ground)
External +12 VDC
+ RED
- BLACK
9. Test each one of the input switches or sensors for the
desired operation.
To test your input switches:
a. Set your two-way radio to the channel programmed to
receive the Quick Talk
TM
messages.
b. Activate each switch one at a time, and listen to your
two-way radio as each message is transmitted. Write
down a description of how the condition of your switch
corresponds to the transmitted message. Then de-
activate the switch and listen to the other transmitted
message; again, write down the results.
c. By performing Step b, you should understand how
your switch works, and the meaning of it’s open and
closed states — essential knowledge if you intend to
record a descriptive voice message for each switch
condition.
Example: if your switch is a magnetic reed switch on
a door, and the switch closes when the door is
opened, you can record the phrase “Door three open”
for the switch closed condition, and then “Door three
closed” for the switch open condition. Note that
magnetic reed switches are available which work in
the opposite way.