Tempest 2400 Quick Start Manual

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Tempest2400

4-Channel Quick Start Guide

What’s in each box:

BaseStation

• TMP-B424 BaseStation

• Power cord

• 2dBi Omni-directional Whip antenna (x2)

• 3.5mm to 3.5mm 3 conductor data pairing cable » Used to pair a BaseStation to the BeltStation(s)

• USB-A to USB-B cable » Used to update BaseStation rmware

• USB-A to Mini-USB » Used to update BeltStation rmware

• BaseSync cable » Used if you have more than one BaseStation

» Improves RF performance when using multiple systems

• CD with manual, T-Desk software

Quick Start Guide

5 Bay Battery Charger (optional)

• TMA-BCHRG-05A Battery Charger

• AC cable

Note: Charge ALL BeltStation batteries prior to set-up.

What else you may need:

• Headset, one for each user » May be dynamic or electret microphone, with a 4-PIN XLR female

connector

• 3-PIN XLR cables to connect to external 2-Wire Intercom system

• RJ-45 cables to connect to external 4-Wire Intercom system

• RJ-45 cable to connect to PC for T-Desk LAN control

BeltStation

• TMP-R424 BeltStation

• Li-Poly rechargeable battery

• 5VDC wall charger with Mini-USB connector

Remote Transceiver (optional)

• TMP-RT24 Remote Transceiver

• RJ-45 to RJ-45 CAT-5 cable

• 2dBi Omni-directional Whip antenna (x2)

• Mounting plate and screws

Directional Antenna Kit (optional)

• TMA-ANTSYS-09C Directional antenna (x2)

• Mounting brackets (x2)

• Antenna mounting bar

• “C” clamp mount

• “RP-TNC” to “N” cables (x2)

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Quick Start Guide

Important things you need to know

 Tempest2400 operates in the 2400 to 2483 MHz frequency

spectrum and should never be synced with Tempest900 models.

 Tempest

default RF conguration. It is highly recommended that you change your system from the default to ensure proper RF performance, especially in the presence of other Tempest systems.

BaseStations and BeltStations are shipped with a

 A BeltStation must be paired with a BaseStation for any

communication to take place. Pairing should be done AFTER the default RF conguration is changed on the BaseStation.

 Charge the BeltStation batteries prior to starting set-up.

Select a location for the

BaseStation and/or Remote Transceiver

System range and performance may be greatly reduced if antennas are blocked or obstructed.

• Always operate the system with both antennas attached, located as high as possible and away from all obstructions (especially metal).

• Never use the antennas on the back of the BaseStation when the BaseStation is in a rack (greatly reduced range will be experienced).

• When using the omni-directional whip antennas, always locate them as close as possible to the center of the coverage area.

• When using directional antennas, always aim them in the same general direction.

• When remotely locating antennas, use only high quality 50 ohm, low loss, RF cable (45 ft max, or approx 14m).

• Remote antenna location of up to 1500 ft (approx 457m) using standard CAT-5 wiring may be achieved using the optional Tempest Remote Transceiver.

» This connection cannot be through an active IP switch or router.

» Plug your Transceiver into the BaseStation prior to powering ON the

BaseStation.

Power ON the BaseStation

Selecting the RF band

• The rst time you power up the BaseStation, you will be prompted to “select an authorized band for your location.”

• There are seven RF bands that use different parts of the 2.4GHz spectrum.

• Scroll to an appropriate band for your location and press ENTER to select.

• Press MENU to return to the operational screen.

Band 1 is appropriate for most, but not all locations worldwide (US is band 1). Some countries require that you use a limited portion of the 2.4GHz band. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure you select a band that is permitted for use in your location.

Band Start End Wide Avoid 802.11b/g 1 2400 2480 80 None 2 2400 2450 50 11 3 2423 2473 50 1 4 2431 2480 49 1,2 5 2400 2428 28 7,8,9,10,11 6 2423 2450 27 1,11 7 2453 2480 27 1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Changing the Default RF Conguration

From the front of the BaseStation, follow the steps below:

• Press MENU (Main Menu).

• Press 1 (BaseStation Settings).

• Scroll to 7 (Tech Menu) and press ENTER. A Tech Menu warning message will appear—Press ENTER to proceed.

• Press ENTER or 1 (Radio Conguration).

• Press ENTER or 1 (Network Number) and select a network other than zero, and press ENTER to save setting.

• If you have multiple BaseStations, ensure you select a different Network Number for each BaseStation.

• Collocated BaseStations should be in the same Network Number Group.

• Press MENU to return to previous menu; press 2 (Lockout Key) and select a lockout key other than 255 and press ENTER to save setting.

• Press MENU repeatedly until you get back to the operational screen.

• Power the BaseStation OFF; wait 10 seconds and power the BaseStation ON again.

MHz

• Connect the AC power cord to the BaseStation and to the AC wall outlet.

• Turn the BaseStation on via the front panel ON/OFF switch.

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Power ON the BeltStation

• Slide the battery door off by pressing down and back.

• Install the battery or AA batteries (x3) and replace the battery door.

• Press and hold the ON/OFF button for two seconds; the BeltStation will vibrate as it powers up.

• Power the BeltStation OFF by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for four seconds.

2 sec

POWER ON

Pair BeltStations to the BaseStations

Quick Start Guide

Start Communicating

• Plug a headset into each BeltStation.

• To set Mic Gain, Press MENU and scroll down to Set Controls.

• Scroll to Mic Gain and Press ENTER.

• Set the Mic Gain for the headset you are using; speak loudly into the microphone and adjust the setting so that the blue TALK LED ashes red at your loudest point and then adjust down slightly. Press ENTER to save.

• Select the desired communication channel by pressing the A/B or C/D channel selector.

• Adjust the headset listening volume by turning the A/B or C/D rotary control.

• Press the TALK button to talk to others on the selected channel (the blue ashing LED will remain lit when talk is enabled on that channel).*

• Conrm the desired talk channel and talk status by observing the BeltStation LCD screen.

• Conrm the BaseStation is powered ON.

• Conrm the BeltStation is powered OFF.

• Connect the 3.5mm data pairing cable from the BaseStation to the BeltStation.

• Power ON the BeltStation while observing the BeltStation LCD screen; the BeltStation will vibrate and “Pairing Complete” will appear momentarily on the LCD screen if pairing was successful.

• The BeltStation will return to the operational screen and log into the BaseStation.

• The BeltStation will appear in the rst available slot on the LCD screen.

• Repeat for each BeltStation.

Note: BeltStations are named to their default

setting name. They can be renamed.

Connecting to External 2-Wire Intercom Systems

• Select the correct intercom type on the front of the BaseStation. » Intercom type select switch A&B controls intercom channels A and B;

C&D controls both intercom channels C and D.

» CLEAR-COM is used for Clear-Com and Clear-Com compatible 2-Wire

systems.

» RTS is used for RTS and RTS compatible systems.

» BAL is used for Telex AudioCom & AudioCom compatible systems.

• Connect 3-PIN XLR cables to the back of the BaseStation for the

appropriate channel.

• Press the left SEL button to select an intercom channel (A through D); press

the right SEL button twice to select 2-Wire operation.

• Use the IN and OUT rotary controls to set the IN (from 2-Wire to

BaseStation) and OUT (from BaseStation to 2-Wire) levels.

• Perform Auto Null from the BaseStation.*

Connecting to External 4-Wire Intercom Systems

• Connect RJ-45 cables to the back of the BaseStation for the appropriate

channel.

Note: The intercom type select switches do not apply

to 4-Wire operation.*

• Press the left SEL button twice to select an intercom channel (A

through D).

• Press the right SEL button to select 4-Wire operation.

• Use the IN and OUT rotary controls to set the IN (from 4-Wire to

BaseStation) and OUT (from BaseStation to 4-Wire) levels.

*Refer to the Tempest Owner’s Manual for detailed system information.

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Quick Start Guide

BaseStation Menu

BeltStation Menu

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