User's Guide

14 Basic Operation Transportable Base Station/Repeater User’s Guide
© Copyright Tait International Limited November 2019
3.4 External DC Power
A DC input cable with red and black clamps (clips) is supplied with the
transportable base station for connection to external DC Supplies between
11 and 15 VDC. Refer to the product label for the input voltage range.
To operate the unit from an external DC source, set the battery select switch
to EXTERNAL AC/DC.
External DC supply will not charge the internal battery.
Notice When the transportable base station is not in use, always
switch the battery select switch to External DC/Battery Isolate.
3.5 External AC Mains Connection
External AC mains must be connected to the unit using an AC power cable
(see "Mains Socket Wiring") made up from the supplied Shurter AC plug
with female socket (IEC320 10A IP67). AC mains can be used to charge
the internal battery and to operate the unit.
3.6 LED Indication Details
3.6.1 Repeater
a. after the four power-up sequences
3.6.2 Status
This LED is lit when running on AC power, or switched to internal battery.
LED Indication Details
Repeater Power green repeater power is on
All LEDs/Alarm flashing power up sequence is in progress
Alarm on repeater is in offline mode
Alarm flashing
a
an alarm condition needs to be cleared
Receive orange receiver is receiving
Transmit orange transmitter is keyed