23 Tempest®900 4-Channel Wireless Intercom System
BaseStaon Setup
Steps to Setup the BaseStaon
• Choose a locaon for the BaseStaon
• Choose an antenna locaon and conguraon
• Maximize performance
• Congure operaon features
• Set Network Number and Lockout Key
» Name each BaseStaon and BeltStaon (oponal, but encouraged)
» Set Stac or Dynamic Display
• Congure oponal features
Choose a Locaon
A Tempest BaseStaon mounted in an equipment rack with oponal cables and mounng hardware.
Tempest is a radio system. Choosing a locaon for your Tempest BaseStaon and the associated antenna is one of the most
important factors to ensure proper system operaon and achieve maximum operaonal range. As covered in the General
Informaon and Theory of Operaon secon of this manual, broadcasng and receiving RF signals can be greatly aected by
physical and electromagnec barriers.
Following the guidelines below for selecng a suitable BaseStaon and antenna locaon will help to ensure that your
system operates properly and achieves the maximum possible operaonal range.
See the Antenna Conguraon secon of this manual for details about recommended cable type and other important
informaon about connecng the antenna to the Tempest BaseStaon.
BaseStaon Locaon
The locaon of the BaseStaon is important, but it is the locaon of the antenna that will ensure maximum system
performance and operaonal range. Whenever possible, locate the BaseStaon in close proximity to the desired coverage
area. If this is not possible consider using the oponal Remote Transceiver to achieve opmal antenna posioning. It is
not recommended to use RF coaxial cable lengths longer than 25 feet to remote the antenna, as this will degrade system
performance and operaonal range.
• The BaseStaon must have a source of electric power available. This can be either AC or baery (DC) power.
• The front panel of the BaseStaon must be accessible for conguraon.
• The front panel may be used as a communicaon portal.
• The rear panel must be accessed for making wired system connecons.
• The Tempest BaseStaon should be in a locaon that has adequate venlaon and is not subject to extreme
temperatures and humidity.
• Avoid areas subject to water or rain.
• Always use a stable and secure plaorm or rack mount system.
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