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Operating Instructions
RKP-4B, RKP-4
Professional Wireless
Keypanel System
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Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents (continued) Section 7 RKP-4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1 Basic Operational Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1 System Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
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Section 1 Introduction General Description System Features The RTS RKP-4 UHF wireless keypanel system is the ulti- . Frequency agile base station and beltpacks. mate in reliable, high performance, encrypted full duplex communications. . No external computer/device required to select The RKP-4 system includes the RKP-4B frequency agile base frequencies or set parameters. station and a RKP-4 frequency agile beltpack. . Telex Communications proprietary digitally encrypted The RKP-4 system is ideal
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1-2 Figure 1-1 RKP-4B -Block Diagram
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1-3 Figure 1-2 RKP-4 Block Diagram
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Section 2 Controls and Connections - Front Panel RKP-4B Base Station Figure 2-1 RKP-4B -Front Panel 11. Local Headset Connector: Female XLR connector. 1. On/Off Switch: Turns the base station on/off A dynamic or electret headset microphone is automatically 2. [Menu] and [Set] buttons: Used to select menus and detected. set options on the LCD. 3. Backlit LCD w/Contrast Adjust: Adjust the level of contrast to the LCD. 4. [Up] and [Down] buttons: Used to select menus and set options on the LCD. 5.
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Controls and Connections - Rear Panel Figure 2-3 RKP-4B - Rear Panel 16. Matrix Connector: RJ-12 connector used to connect 12. Relay Contacts: Normally Open. When activated it will balanced 4-W audio into and out of the base station. close. 17. Ground Lug: Allows customer the option to ground the 13. Receive Antenna Connector: TNC Female connector. unit to a common system ground if needed. The color dot near the connector must match the color of the antenna. 18. Power Connector: Input power jack
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Section 3 RKP-4 Beltpack Figure 3-1 RKP-4 Top Panel Controls and Connections - Top Panel 5. Relay push button: A momentary or latching (set via 1. On/Off & Volume Control: Turns the beltpack power beltpack software) push button for activating the relay on and controls headset volume. contact closure on the rear of the base station. 2. Intercom Buttons: Assignable for several types of 6. Bat/O.M. Light operation, including talk only, listen only, talk with auto- listen, and all-call (where acti
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Figure 3-2 RKP-4 Rear Panel/Connector/Antennas 7. [MENU] and [SET] buttons: Used to select menus and set options on the LCD. 8. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 9. [UP] and [DOWN] buttons: Used to select beltpack options on the LCD. 10. Headset Connector: Female XLR connector. A dynamic or electret headset microphone is automatically detected. 11. Battery Latch: Press down to enable the battery pack to be released. While the latch is held down, slide the bat- tery pack about 1/8 inch back, toward t
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Section 4 Specifications RKP-4B Specifications Overall RF Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482 - 608 MHz, 614 - 746 MHz in 18 MHz TX and RX bands Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15 Volts AC/DC @ 1 Amp o o o o Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-4 F to 130 F (-20 C to 55 C) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RKP-4 Specifications Overall RF Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482 - 608 MHz, 614-746 MHz in 18 MHz TX and RX bands Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 “AA” Cells Alkaline (NiMH optional) Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 mA (Typical) o o o o Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 5 Initial Equipment Set-Up Unpacking Unpack your RKP-4 system. Below are the items that should come with our base station and each belt pack. Contact the shipper or your dealer immediately if anything is damaged or missing. RKP-4B Quantity Description 1 RKP-4 Base Station 1 Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) 1 In-Line Power Supply 2 Antennas (one Transmit, one Receive) 1 Limited Warranty Sheet 4 Rubber Feet 1 Gain Adjust Plastic Screwdriver 1 Two Terminal Plug (for Relay) 2 Large Phillips P
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Rack Mounting Rack Mounting Two Base Stations Side-by-Side The rack mounting brackets come with each RKP-4. These brackets may be used to mount a single base station in a 19” wide 1. Remove the four pan head screws (two on each side) rack or mount two base stations side by side in a rack. Figure 5-1 closest to the front panel. shows the three brackets that come with a base station. 2. Place the double unit side brackets on the sides of the base stations you wish closest to the edge of the rack.
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Antenna Connection The base station is supplied with two (2) antennas. One 1/2-wave antenna for Transmit and one 1/2-wave for Receive. The antennas have TNC male connectors. The frequency range of the antennas should match the receiv- er and transmitter of the base station. Match the color code on the antenna with the color code on the base station. Attach the transmit 1/2-wave antenna to the antenna input receptacle labeled “TRAN” on the right side of the rear panel. The antenna should be vert
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Keep the distance between the base station and the beltpacks Attempting to operate the wireless intercom system through as short as possible. The greater the distance, the weaker the or around walls, ceilings, metal objects, etc. will reduce sys- signal. Make sure the “signal paths” between the base station tem range and performance. and beltpacks are unobstructed. You should be able to visibly locate the base station antennas at all times for best perform- ance. Figure 5-10 Operating System Nea
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Figure 5-11 Antenna Placement 5-5
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