14000 Transmitter - External Antenna Install
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1. 2 23 LED iS Flashing 23 Transmitter Broadcast System Device Installation 24 Manual Setting Battery Operated 2 24 Automatic Setting Battery Operated 2 2 2 4 24 AnalOg ClOGKS studs be da cee teens 24 Digital LED Clotks ov 25 Satellite Transmitter Receiver Switch 25 Wireless Tone Generator 2 edie eee boy 25 PUN cc os patente creo 26 Wea ANC 27 Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission FCC Industry Canada IC License Requirements Operation of the Transmitter requires a FCC IC op2. 9 Assemble Antenna 4 9 Mount the Ant nna Mast 222023 et hove EEES 9 Route Antenna LMR 400 Coaxial Cable 2 eee cc eee ee cee eee ee een en cee ence cee e een eeeeneneeees 14 Route GPS Cable Soe 14 Instal Coe eee aie eek ees ee ey eck EEE 14 Secure Antenna to Mast 22 22 2222 ee ee eee eee eee ence eee 15 Connect 12 2 15 Ground the Antennal Mast 16 Ground the Transmittets 2 022 3 2 0 16 Complete Final Installation and Mounting 16 Setup the Transmitter crs ideer be EESE sence waded 17 Verify System is 2 2 19 Trans Mitter Operation 42 5605 20 Basic Operation of the 2 44
3. Verify all nuts and bolts in the mounting hardware are secure Caulk all exterior holes Secure and tie wrap all indoor cables Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 16 Installation Configuration Setup the Transmitter Setup the Transmitter 1 Plug the included DB9 RJ45 GPS conversion adapter into the GPS socket located in the back of the Transmitter Figure 11 14000 Transmitter Internal Antenna Antenna Power Supply GPS Conversion Adapter GPS Receiver 2 Plug the GPS cable into the GPS conversion adapter 3 Set the switch preferences located on the back of the transmitter The transmitter continually checks the position of the switches The switches select time zone channel number 12 or 24 hour display and the observance of Daylight Saving Time Figure 12 14000 Transmitter Back View DST Calendar Switch 1 Computer Connection Power Socket GPS Socket 9 Volt DC Supply OME Rotary Switch Time Zone Offset Channel Number Rotary Switch A Offset Switch 2 Switch 4 12 24 Hour Daylight Savings Time Switch 3 should be ON UP position Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 17 Installation and Configuration Setup the Transmitter Table 3 14000 Series Transmitter Switch Component Specifications Switc
4. If AM or PM is on the display then the 12 hour option is selected with switch 4 If neither AM nor PM is on the display then the 24 hour option is selected e Analog System Clocks are 12 hour clocks ED Digital System Clocks have a selectable jumper option to display either 12 hour or 24 hour time regardless of the transmitter 12 24 option setting Status of GPS Receiver Communication The status of the GPS Receiver is indicated by the GPS Communication indicator When the Y like symbol 1 is displayed the GPS Receiver is connected to the transmitter and there is proper communication between the GPS Receiver and the transmitter e When the transmitter is receiving valid time data from the GPS Receiver the three parentheses will sequence ina motion pattern If these symbols are not displayed see Troubleshooting Power Failure The system has a fail safe design If the failure of a system component or power loss to a component occurs all downstream components continue normal operations using their own internal time base If after a specified period communication has not been restored a visual that indicates loss of communication appears and remains until communication is restored EXAIVIPLE Red flashing LED on the transmitter flashing colons on LED digital clocks double stepping of second hand on ana log clocks Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 21
5. LED clocks will update at 39 45 55 and 05 minutes past the hour If installing clocks after the initial 8 hour transmission there are 3 options Install clocks between 39 minutes past the hour and 6 minutes after the next hour They will set right away Install the clocks any time of the day They will display dashes until they receive a signal from the transmitter 39 minutes after the hour Cycle power to the transmitter It will then transmit for 8 hours and clocks will update immediately on power up If the clock loses power when the transmitter is in standby and not broadcasting it will show dashes until 39 minutes after the hour If an LED clock has been synchronized and has not received a signal from the transmitter in 72 hours the colons will flash Satellite Transmitter Receiver Switch Repeater While using the timed transmit schedule the receiver switch will update between 40 and 56 minutes past the hour The actual update time varies depending on what channel number it is receiving a signal on If installing a receiver switch after the initial 8 hour transmission there are 3 options Install the receiver switch between 39 minutes past the hour and 6 minutes after the next hour It will set right away Install the receiver switch at any time of the day it will disable the output of the satellite transmitter and the green LED will remain solid until 39 minutes after the hour At that time the LED will begin flashing and t
6. Mount Antenna Kit Complete the steps below to mount the antenna using the pole mount antenna kit Verify the kit contents Assemble both clamps as shown in Figure 8 tightening the hex nuts to an approximate torque of approximately 45 ft lbs Tighten half of one clamp two feet below the top of the pole Use a 3 4 wrench to do this and be sure to tighten the clamps both evenly and securely Tighten half of the other clamp using a 3 4 wrench a few inches below the top of the pole Be sure to tighten the clamps both evenly and securely Connect the LMR 400 cable to the antenna Be sure the connection is tight Insert the mast into the clamps The bottom of the mast should be a minimum of 2 below the bottom clamp Tighten all nuts on both clamps using a 3 4 wrench The final assembly is to resemble Figure 8 Next route the antenna cable For additional information see Route Antenna LMR 400 Coaxial Cable located on page 14 Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 13 Installation Configuration Route Antenna LMR 400 Coaxial Cable Figure 8 Pole Mount POLE TOWER LEGS Not Supplied MAST CLAMP 22 55 88 DISTANCE BETWEEN CLAMPS Route Antenna LMR 400 Coaxial Cable Complete the below steps to route the LMR 400 coaxial cable from the transmitter to the antenna Drill a 1 2 54cm hole through an exterior wall of the building that is i
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Transmitter Problems The first step in troubleshooting the Transmitter is to reset the Receiver If the Transmitter fails to receive a GPS signal and is set to time within 15 minutes please reset the Transmitter Note The transmitter does not have an ON OFF switch To reset the Receiver unplug the power supply and then plug the unit back in Power glitches line spikes power interruptions static discharge or other voltage fluctuations can cause loss of communication with the GPS Receiver if the disruption occurs during the initial setup communication between the transmitter and the GPS Note The time of day view of the sky weather solar flares and local interference also influence signal reception and can cause temporary loss of the GPS signal If reception problems persist see Signal Reception Problems Display Does Not Light Up If the display does not light up check the power supply connection to the transmitter and to the 120 VAC outlets Verify that the AC outlet has power Also verify that the correct power supply is used 9V 2 0A If this does not correct the problem either the power supply or the transmitter is defective Call Primex Technical Support Display Lights Up but is Blank or Very Faint Call Primex Wireless Technical Support The transmitter may be required to be replaced Signal Reception Problems Verify that the GPS Receiver is properly connected to the Transmitter Verify that the GPS R
8. distance of the GPS cable to the transmitter cannot exceed 200 60 96m If the GPS cable is located outdoors the use of a gelwrap splice enclosure is strongly recommend Tools and Equipment Required To install the system and its components you will need the following tools and equipment Hammer drill 3 4 concrete drill bit 18 45 72cm long Penetrating Mount only 5 8 concrete drill bit 18 45 72cm long 1 2 wrench Caulk for concrete Phillips and flat head screwdrivers 10 25 4cm adjustable wrench Lineman s pliers Shears scissors Transmitter shelf recommended Building ground near transmitter Ground near transmitting antenna Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 8 Installation and Configuration Assemble Ground Plane Omnidirectional Antenna Assemble Ground Plane Omnidirectional Antenna Complete the steps below to assemble the antenna 1 After removing the antenna from the shipping box inspect all contents to ensure all parts are hand and no damaged has occurred during shipping 2 Screw the radials 3 into the base of the antenna 3 Assemble the U bolt on the base of the antenna The Mast is to be aligned with the top of the mast channel Figure 4 Antenna Assembly Radiator 74 NOTE align mast with top of mast channel Radial 1043 Mast Channel 2 Assemble Antenna Mast The Antenna Mast h
9. 20 Daylight Saving 20 TME to tee ete 21 12 24 21 Status of GPS Receiver 2 2 2 21 Power Fallre 2 ccecunecsecasetedessecgdeSetaieesendaniceesddeSsgeicacsecteieaseidceeanceacseoveiievesaceeadas 21 Troubleshooting 200 cd ieedwasansueecdonedscenewees sescumeneeeacdsedeemesencakua 22 Transmitter Problems essorer uit cette nent sewn at dee A 22 Display Does Not Light 2 24 4 4 4 4 42 4 2 22 Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide Display Lights Up but is Blank Very 22 Signal 1 oo Acca Chee Meee oleh eee eee eee 22 Displayed Time Date is 22 23 Extremely Weak Transmitter Power About 100 Feet or 1 55 23 Weak Signal Limited Coverage
10. ARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Primex Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a standard of one year from the date of purchase Primex will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacements will be made at no charge to the customer for replacement parts The customer will be responsible for any transportation costs This warranty does not cover failures due to misuse abuse accidental or unauthorized alterations or repairs The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties express or implied or statutory including any liability arising under any warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose implied statutory or otherwise In no event shall Primex be liable for any incidental special indirect or consequential damages whether resulting from the use misuse or inability to use this product or from defects in the product Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you To obtain warranty service If after following the instructions in the product guide you are certain the product is defective please contact Primex Wireless Technical Support to assist with troubleshooting the issue If the issue cannot successfully be resolved and the product is under warranty an RMA Return M
11. XR TIME SYNCHORNIZATION 14000 SERIES TRANSMITTER EXTERNAL ANTENNA INSTALLATION amp USER GUIDE JME IRELESS Doc Part No 14000 EM 082713 Legal Notice Copyright 2013 Primex Wireless Inc All rights reserved US Patents 6 873 573 7 352 657 Other Patents Pending Printed in the USA Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise for any purpose without the prior written permission of Primex Wireless Contact Primex Wireless Telephone Fax United States 965 Wells Street Lake Geneva WI 53147 info primexinc com www primexwireless com 800 537 0464 262 248 0061 1310 Kerrisdale Blvd Unit 4 Newmarket ON L3Y 8V6 info primexwireless ca www primexwireless ca 800 330 1459 905 952 0134 United Kingdom Unit G420 Dean Clough Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 5AX info primexwireless co uk primexwireless co uk 0800 3896996 01422 349462 Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 5 Regulatory Compliance 1 Important Safety Instructions 22 4 050c00ccccseceesuedecseantacvaceseacdseddaseeassacecesessieasaeseenscesaseaans 2 XR Series Time Synchronization Syste
12. as two sections secured a hex bolt during shipment The two sections include a 5 by 1 25 1 52m by 2 54cm rigid galvanized conduit and a 5 by 1 1 52m by 3 17cm rigid galvanized conduit NOTE Non penetrating mounting kit only includes the 5 by 1 25 rigid galvanized conduit section Complete the steps below to assemble the antenna mast 1 Loosen and remove the hex bolt 2 Remove the 5 by 1 rigid galvanized conduit section 3 Insert the 5 by 1 rigid galvanized conduit section into the 5 1 25 rigid galvanized conduit section in reverse as shipped to attain a combined antenna mast length of 9 2 74m 4 Align the sections fastening holes and secure sections together using the supplied hex bolt and nuts Mount the Antenna Mast NOTE Mounting the antenna mast may require two people Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 9 Installation and Configuration Mount the Antenna Mast A 10 11 12 There are three available mounting methods The method used is dependent upon the mounting kit supplied with the system e Non Penetrating Antenna Kit See Install Non Penetrating Antenna Kit for detailed mounting instructions e Penetrating Antenna Kit See Install Penetrating Antenna Kit for detailed mounting instructions e Antenna Pole Mounting Kit See Install Pole Mount Kit for detailed mounting instructions Ins
13. aterial Authorization will be generated The RMA form will be provided via email with detailed instructions for the return All merchandise returned must be shipped to Primex Wireless Attn Returns Dept N3211 County Road H Lake Geneva WI 53147 Primex Wireless retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its sole discretion All merchandise returned must be shipped to Primex Wireless Attn Returns Dept N3211 County Road H Lake Geneva WI 53147 Primex Wireless retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its sole discretion Such shall be your sole exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 27
14. e the 3 tripod legs to the inside of the frame by inserting 3 short bolts from the inside and placing the washer and nut on the outside of the frame Drop the bottom of the mast end with hole through the top of the tripod collar Place the remaining 2 short rails parallel to each other separated by the bottom of the mast Align the hole at the bottom of the mast with the 2 square holes in the short frame rail sides Insert the long bolt and connect the frame rails to the mast From the underside of the frame insert the 4 remaining short bolts upward and connect the inner short tails to the frame Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 10 Installation and Configuration Mount the Antenna Mast 13 14 Tighten all nuts to secure Next route the antenna cable For additional information see Route Antenna LMR 400 Coaxial Cable located on page 14 Figure 5 Non Penetrating Mount Illustration X 34 3 4 88 26cm Frame Rail long 28 1 4 71 75cm Frame Rail short Overall footprint 29 x 35 1 2 73 66cm x 90 17cm Install Penetrating Antenna Kit The Penetrating Antenna Kit contains the materials required to mount the antenna to a wooden pole or masonry wall A 5 8 1 58cm diameter mounting hole is required and the maximum diameter of the pole or wall thickness is 14 35 56cm Kit Contents The kit is supplied with the following parts If any of these
15. e transmitter and ground yourself to eliminate static electricity Check to make sure that the antenna is not cross threaded The base of the antenna must be flat on the Transmitter case Check to make sure that the antenna rod is secure in the antenna base hand tighten only Check to make sure that the base of the antenna is tightly mounted on the Transmitter case Check to make sure that the antenna is not touching anything Plug in the transmitter If the transmitter power is still extremely weak the output stage of the transmitter may have failed Contact Primex Wireless Technical Support Weak Signal Limited Coverage Area The coverage area is determined by many factors One of the primary factors is the transmitted signal compared to the background interference For the clocks to receive a clear signal from the transmitter the signal must be several times stronger than the background interference Therefore transmitters located in areas with generally higher background interference will have reduced coverage If background interference is causing a problem please contact Primex Wireless Technical Support Red LED is Flashing The Red LED flashes when the unit has not received an updated time signal for 48 hours It will also flash during initial setup Check the GPS Receiver and its cable for proper connection to the transmitter and possible damage to the cable Check the mounting of the GPS Receiver to ensure that the mounting did no
16. e wireless tone generator loses power when the transmitter is not broadcasting the LED will go solid until 39 minutes after the hour At that time the LED will begin flashing and the time and event schedule information will be updated When a new event schedule is downloaded to a transmitter it will broadcast continuously for 30 minutes to update the time and schedule information in the wireless tone generator Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 25 SUPPORT Technical Support Prime Wireless Technical Support responds to specific questions about product features system configuration and troubleshooting All support services will be delivered in accordance with your organization s support agreement and warranties Contact Technical Support Before contacting Primex Wireless Technical Support make sure you have satisfied the system requirements that are listed in your product documentation When you contact Technical Support please have the following information available Customer ID Problem description Device hardware information e Error messages Troubleshooting performed before contacting Primex Wireless Technical Support Telephone 800 404 8112 Email techsupport primexinc com Fax 262 248 0061 Hours 7 00 am to 7 00 pm CST Monday through Friday Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 26 W
17. eceiver is properly mounted on a non Low E glass window or on a rooftop or pole outside with a clear view of the sky Check to assure that the GPS Communication indicator is showing on the display looks like Y with a line over it If this symbol is displayed then the Transmitter is communicating with the GPS Receiver If the GPS Communication indicator is not being displayed then the transmitter GPS Receiver or the connection between transmitter and GPS Receiver is defective Check the GPS cable connections NOTE use of unshielded or standard shielded cables to extend the distance between the GPS Receiver and the transmitter beyond 50 feet can cause this failure mode A special shielded cable with low resistance on the voltage supply line is required for distances over 50 feet The maximum distance using the special cable is 200 feet If cable connections are good replace the GPS Receiver If the GPS Communication indicator is displayed but the parentheses are not flashing then the problem is with the GPS Receiver or with its signal reception Check to make sure that the GPS Receiver has a clear view of the sky and that its view is not obstructed NOTE Double pane Low E glass windows are coated with a transparent metal layer that reflects infrared heat rays this will also reflect the GPS signal The GPS Receiver will not receive the signal through Low E windows Local interference can affect GPS reception Tr
18. ent Satellites The GPS Receiver then sends the time to the transmitter Synchronization Once the transmitter has received its time from either a GPS Receiver or another transmitter it sets its internal clock It then transmits time information or schedules via a wireless radio signal to the wireless clocks bells and other devices in the system As a result the system clocks bells and other devices are precisely synchronized to each other and all time schedules and events are kept current e Time Source The transmitter has its time synchronized by a GPS Receiver and then broadcasts that time and event schedules to clocks and other devices The transmitter operates on channels with 20kHz bandwidths and 72MHz frequency and is preset to one of the channels licensed by the FCC IC to minimize interference on these frequencies and channels e Transmit Schedule The transmitter transmits its synchronized time to the system clocks and devices from the 39th to the 6th minute of the next hour and changes to a standby mode during the 7th to the 38th minute of the hour standard broadcast schedule During initial power up the transmitter broadcasts for 8 consecutive hours After the 8 hour power up period the transmitter reverts to the standard broadcast schedule Typical System Setup The illustration below represents a typical system setup Figure 2 Transmitter External Antenna Typical System Setup 2 45 0 746 Penetrating Ante
19. erating license which must be obtained prior to operation e FCC licenses must be renewed every 10 years and the IC licenses must be renewed annually e As aservice Primex Wireless will file the license application if the end user desires it An end user that does not want Primex Wireless to file for the original site license will be required to complete a waiver form file the required application and receive a valid license from the FCC IC prior to use If you have any questions or need any assistance please contact Primex Wireless at 1 800 537 0464 Primex Wireless requires copy of the licenses in order to complete the factory presets Product Compliance e This device complies with Part 90 and Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to any part of the Primex Wireless System components not expressly approved by Primex Wireless could void the user s FCC IC authority to operate the equipment Radio Frequency RF Exposure To comply with FCC OET65 and Industry Canada RF exposure requirements the antenna is only to be used or installed in locations where the following antenna separation guidelines exist when the transmitter is in operation Distance above roofline is for direc
20. f approximately 55 ft lbs Drill a second 5 8 1 59cm hole 2 5 0 76m directly below the first hole Ensure both clamps are vertically aligned as shown in Figure 7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 Connect the LMR 400 cable to the antenna Be sure the connection is tight Insert the mast into the clamps Tighten both clamps evenly and securely Next route the antenna cable For additional information see Route Antenna LMR 400 Coaxial Cable located on page 14 Figure 7 Aligning Clamps Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 12 Installation and Configuration Mount the Antenna Mast i w A Install Pole Mount Kit The Pole Mount kit is designed for the purpose of mounting the ground plane ominidirectional antenna to round or angled tower legs The clamps be used on round tower legs that measure for 1 25 to 3 25 3 17cm to 8 25cm OD or on angled tower legs that measure up to 3 7 62cm on a side The center section of each clamp is welded to proved mechanical stability and all parts are hot depped galvanized steel Kit Contents The kit is supplied with the following parts If any of these items are missing please contact Primex Wireless Description 5 by 1 25 rigid galvanized conduit section 5 by 1 rigid galvanized conduit section X style clamp U clamp 1 2 all thread bolt 1 2 lock washer 1 2 hex nut Mounting Antenna Using Pole
21. h Component Description Rotary Switch A channel selection Factory preset to the FM frequency on which the transmitter will broadcast Warning Do Not adjust this switch It is only to be set to the frequency specified on the There are 16 available channels The chart below explains which switch application positions correspond to which channel numbers Switch No Channel No Switch No Channel No 0 16 8 Rotary Switch Sets the time zone Use a small slotted screwdriver to adjust the rotary switch A for Atlantic Time Zone 5 for Eastern Time Zone 6 for Central Time Zone 7 for Mountain Time Zone 8 for Pacific Time Zone 9 for Alaska Time Zone for Hawaii Time Zone Switch 1 Sets the Daylight Saving Time Calendar Up to automatically change to the new Daylight Saving Time calendar in 2007 Down to abide by the old schedule in 2007 Switch 2 Sets the direction of UTC offset Up for U S and Canada Down for Europe Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 18 Installation Configuration Verify System is Operational Switch Component Description Switch 3 Sets the automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment Up for automatic Daylight Saving Time changes Down to bypass Daylight Saving Time adjustments Switch 4 Sets the clock display on the transmitter Up for 12 hour display Down for 24 ho
22. he transmitter connected to it will begin broadcasting Cycle power to the transmitter It will then transmit for 8 hours and the receiver switch will update immediately on power up If a receiver switch loses power when the transmitter is not broadcasting it will disable the output of the satellite transmitter and the green LED will remain solid until 39 minutes after the hour At that time the LED will begin flashing and the transmitter connected to it will begin broadcasting If a receiver switch has been synchronized and did not receive a signal from the transmitter the previous hour the green LED will go solid If it has not received a signal in 48 hours the red LED on the transmitter it is connected to will begin to flash Wireless Tone Generator While using the timed transmit schedule the wireless tone generator will update between 39 and 6 minutes past the hour The green LED on the wireless tone generator will flash during this time indicating that it is receiving a signal If installing a wireless tone generator after the initial 8 hour transmission there are 2 options Install the wireless tone generator between 39 minutes past the hour and 6 minutes after the next hour It will update its time right away and begin updating its schedule information Cycle power to the transmitter It will then transmit for 8 hours and the wireless tone generator will update both its time and schedule information immediately on power up If th
23. installation of the external antenna e During antenna installation be sure to wear shoes with rubber soles and heals and wear protective clothing with long sleeves and rubber gloves Do not install the antenna a wet or windy day when lighting or thunder is in the area or near power lines Power lines telephone lines and guy wires look the same As a precaution please assume any wire can electrocute you The installation maintenance or removal of an antenna requires qualified experienced personnel The installation instructions are written for such installation personnel Antenna systems should be inspected once a year by qualified personnel to verify proper installation maintenance and condition of equipment Primex Wireless disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation practices Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide XR SERIES TIME SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM OVERVIEW Architecture The XR Time Synchronization System has been designed with customization in mind It provides a scalable solution that offers time synchronization services for variety of devices and components The system ranges from single transmitter GPS Receiver handful of clocks in a single building to a campus wide deployment Precision Timing The Global Positioning System GPS Receiver draws time information from the U S Governm
24. ion Location Guidelines Transmitter Installation Location Guidelines Transmitter should be located a minimum of 2 to 3 feet above the floor Locate transmitter within 8 feet from 120 VAC electrical outlet Locate transmitter within 100 30 48m of antenna The maximum cable length allowed between the antenna and transmitter is 100 30 48m The transmitted signal from the antenna radiates circular and umbrella pattern therefore a central location for the transmitter where the antenna is at maximum allowable height is recommended to ensure best possible coverage In multi story buildings installation the transmitter on the top floor will often significantly improve coverage to the lower floors due to the umbrella pattern of transmission GPS Receiver Installation Location Guidelines Determine a suitable location for the GPS receiver unit Location is extremely important to ensure the best operation of the system You must consider the following GPS receiver unit requires clear view of the sky to receive a GPS signal 24 hours a day Typical mounting locations of the GPS receiver unit include the inside of a window not a Low E glass window to an exterior pole or on a rooftop GPS receiver unit should be kept away from large metal objects GPS receiver unit and cable are mounted above any potential standing water snow depth leaves or other obstructions and it protected from weather Maximum total
25. items are missing please contact Primex Wireless Description 5 by 1 25 rigid galvanized conduit section 5 by 1 rigid galvanized conduit insert Antenna mounting clamp 2 1 2 hex head bolt 2 1 2 bolt washer 1 2 lock washer 1 2 hex nut Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 11 Installation and Configuration Mount the Antenna Mast Mounting Antenna Using Penetrating Antenna Kit Complete the steps below to mount the antenna using a penetrating antenna kit NOTE The recommended diameter of the pole or the wall thickness should not exceed 14 35 56 Verify the kit contents Assemble both clamps as shown in Figure 6 tightening the hex nuts to a torque of approximately 45ft Ibs Figure 6 Wall Mount z fT Remove the nut and washer from 14 threaded rod Drill a 5 8 hole through the top of an exterior wall Insert the 14 threaded rod through the hole in the wall If the thickness of the wall is greater then 10 a longer rod may be required Different lengths of rod are available at hardware stores If a longer threaded rod is needed please use a 5 8 11 threads per inch rod Place the nut and metal plate over the rod Tighten the square nuts to an approximate torque o
26. lled and configured Assemble the ground plane omindirectional antenna Assemble the antenna mast Route the antenna LMR 400 coaxial cable Route the GPS cable Install the GPS receiver Secure the antenna to mast Ground the antenna mast Ground the transmitter Connect the transmitter time source Establish the transmitter settings and verify connections Verify the system is operational Installation Location Guidelines When planning the system installation Primex Wireless recommends taking into consideration the below installation guidelines NOTE Prior to installation and to assure optimum performance of the system it is recommended a Primex Wireless Applications Engineer performs a site survey The site survey includes an analysis and recommendation of the installation location of the system components and ground plan omnidirectional antenna Ground Plane Omnidirectional Antenna Installation Location Guidelines e Inthe event that metal objects extend above the level of the ground plane the radiation pattern will be distorted Radiation through metal objects will be lower than from other directions e The antenna cannot be placed or directly adjacent to walls metal structures e Antenna is required to be a minimum of 15 4 57m clear from the radius of other antennas Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide Installation and Configuration Installat
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28. mit for 8 hours and clocks will set immediately on power up If the clock batteries expire and are replaced when the transmitter is not broadcasting it will not reset until the transmitter is power cycled If 4 days pass without the clock receiving a signal from the transmitter it will begin five stepping taking five steps every five seconds to alert the user of a signal reception problem AC Powered Analog Clocks While using the timed transmit schedule the clocks will update at 2 6 and 10 am pm If a signal is not received at a specific update time the clock will continue to search for a signal until it receives one If installing clocks after the initial 8 hour transmission there are 3 options Install clocks between 39 minutes past the hour and 6 minutes after the next hour They will set right away Install the clocks any time of the day They will not set until 39 minutes after the hour Cycle power to the transmitter It will then transmit for 8 hours and clocks will set immediately on power up If 4 days pass without the clock receiving a signal from the transmitter it will begin five stepping taking five steps every five seconds to alert the user of a signal reception problem Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 24 Transmitter Broadcast System Device Installation Considerations Digital LED Clocks Digital LED Clocks While using the timed transmit schedule the
29. mitter will not adjust for Daylight Saving Time The GPS Communication indicator 1 appears when the transmitter is communicating with the GPS Receiver The parentheses indicate the time signal is being received Displays the day and date received from the GPS satellite Displays the channel number 1 16 the transmitter is set to The red LED Light Emitting Diode is located on the right side of the front panel of the transmitter The LED flashes on initial setup until a GPS time signal is received or when severe GPS Receiver signal problem has occurred and no time data has been received from the GPS Receiver in 48 hours See the Troubleshooting section of this guide for additional information GPS Receiver Specifications The GPS receiver draws time information from the U S Government Satellites providing the system with Coordinated Universal Time UTC e Mounted to rooftop pole or window not a Low E glass window e GPS receiver sends the UTC time to the transmitter via the NMEA 0183 standard protocol Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide System Specifications GPS Receiver Specifications e Optional GPS extension cable A specially designed low resistance cable is available to extend the distance between GPS receiver and transmitter The maximum total length of the cable cannot exceed 200 60 96m Table 2 GPS Receiver Specifications Parameter S
30. n close proximity to the antenna installation location Rollout the LMR 400 cable to prevent kinks from developing during routing Route the LMR 400 cable female connector from the transmitter installation area to the outside installation location of the antenna leaving enough cable for 2 1 0 30m diameter coils at the base of the antenna mast Form and secure two 1 diameter 305mm loops the LMR 400 cable at the base of the mast for lightning protection Connect the LMR 400 cable to the antenna Route GPS Cable Complete the below steps to route and connect the GPS cable to the transmitter From the outside of the building route the GPS cable through thea 5 8 3 4 drilled hole into the building Install GPS Receiver Mounting Kit Contents The GPS Receiver mounting kit is supplied with the following parts If any of these items are missing contact Primex Wireless Part Quantity Mounting bracket LVC and connector Mounting the GPS Receiver If the system will use GPS as its time source complete the following installation steps Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 14 Installation Configuration Secure Antenna to Mast 1 Verify the kit contents 2 Verify the installation location meets the installation guidelines 3 Assemble and mount the GPS receiver unit to an inside of a window not Low E glass an outside pole or rooftop The mounting locati
31. nna Mount Illustration Non penetrating antenna and pole mount available 1 65 9 2 74m 2 5 0762 GPS Receiver 5 Penthouse 2 minimum conduit and weatherhead Ground to building lightning protection system 6 gauge cooper GPS Cable Maximum 200 60 96m length Top level electrical mechanical Preterminated LMR 400 cable Maximum 100 30 48m length 7 Ground to building 6 cooper 120 Grounded Supply 50 60 Hz Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS System Components XR 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna 100 30 48m LMR 400 coaxial cable e Gelwrap splice enclosure e Power supply and cable extension Grounding clamp 6 AWG stranded wire e Terminal lug Ground Plane Omnidirectional Antenna Optional Equipment GPS Receiver GPS Extension Cable GPS Receiver Mounting Kit Ground Plane Omnidirectional Antenna Pole Mounting Kit Ground Plane Omnidirectional Penetrating Antenna Kit Ground Plane Omnidirectional Non Penetrating Antenna Kit Satellite Transmitter Transmitter Specifications 1 Watt maximum transmission at transmitter 72MHz frequency range 16 channels available pre programmed prior to shipping Daylight Saving Time bypass switch Time zone adjustment switch pre programmed on 14000 E prior to shipping LCD display for
32. ode NEC requires that every antenna installation be grounded Also many areas have local antenna grounding codes Be sure that you are familiar with the grounding and other antenna regulations in your area Secure the ground clamp supplied around the antenna mast Insert and tighten the 6 gauge wire supplied in the ground clamp The final assembly should resemble Figure 10 NOTE Cut the 50 wire off at the necessary length The remainder of the wire will be used to ground the transmitter Connect the other end of the 6 gauge wire to a verified building earth ground Figure 10 Ground Clamp Ground the Transmitter Complete the steps below to ground the transmitter Connect and tighten the terminal ground lug supplied on the transmitter Insert and tighten 6 gauge wire supplied into the transmitter terminal ground lug Connect other end of wire to a verified building earth ground source Complete Final Installation and Mounting Requirements Weatherproof the antenna connection using gel wrap kit supplied Secure the GPS cable and LMR 400 cable to building and mast Leave drip loop where both cables enter the building to prevent water from entering the building Use UV resistant zip ties to secure the cables to the mast and building NOTE Do not zip tie the GPS cable to the LMR 400 cable These two cables must be 2 5 08cm apart at all times with the exception of the point where they enter into the building
33. on is required to have a clear view of the sky CAUTION sure to follow local building code requirements when attaching the GPS unit to the inside of a window Clean the windowpane before using the suction cups for attachment Figure 9 GPS Receiver Installation Components and Illustration amp Connector U bolt Bi Ry amp Connector Suction Cup 6 x 3 8 Sheet Metal Screw M3 x 0 5 x 6mm PH Screw Mounting Bracket M3 x 0 5 x 6mm PH Screw Window Mount Pole Mount Warning Glass must NOT be Low E Complete the steps below to secure the antenna to the mast Secure Antenna to Mast 1 Attach and fasten the antenna channel side base to the top of the 1 rigid galvanized conduit section 2 Use 1 2 wrench to tighten the nuts on both of the U bolts both evenly and securely Tighten the second nut to the first nut to ensure it is secure Connect Cables Complete the steps below to connect the GPS and LMR 400 cable to the transmitter 1 Connect the GPS cable to transmitter GPS IN port located on the rear of the transmitter 2 Connect the LMR 400 cable to the transmitter External Antenna port located on the rear of the transmitter Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 15 Installation and Configuration Ground the Antenna Mast Ground the Antenna Mast Complete the steps below to ground the antenna mast The National Electrical C
34. pecification 10 3 05m cable 50 100 200 15 24m 30 48m and 60 69m extensions available The maximum total length of the cable cannot exceed 200 60 96m Dimensions 2 5 W x 75 H 6 35cm x 1 91cm Mounting Bracket 3 5 W x 1 4 x 4 5 D 8 89cm x 3 56cm x 11 43cm Included for rooftop or window installation Weight 0 75 Ib 34kg Operating Range 32 158 F 30 70 C Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 6 10 11 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Transmitter and GPS Receiver Location The first step in setting up the transmitter is to determine a suitable location for the transmitter and GPS Receiver Location is extremely important to ensure the best operation of the system You must consider the following Installation and Configuration Overview e Review the Installation Location Guidelines and identify the installation location of the system components e Inspect system components to verify packaging includes all supplied parts for each system component and verify no damage has occurred during shipping e Do not install or attempt to set the system wireless clocks or devices until the system components are installed and configured the transmitter is powered and its time source is configured and the transmitter is fully operational Summary of Installation Listed below is a summary of the order in which the system and its components are to be insta
35. r can be used to set reset products The following section summarizes how each product reacts to timed operation Manual Setting Battery Operated Clocks These clocks can be identified as analog clocks with a grey set wheel located on the back side While using the timed transmit schedule the battery operated clocks will update at 2 6 and 10 am pm If installing clocks after the initial 8 hour transmission there are 2 options Install clocks between 39 minutes past the hour and 6 minutes after the next hour They will set right away Cycle power to the transmitter It will then transmit for 8 hours and clocks will set immediately on power up If the clock batteries expire and are replaced when the transmitter is not broadcasting the clock will not reset until the transmitter is power cycled If 7 days pass without the clock receiving a signal from the transmitter it will begin double stepping taking two steps every two seconds to alert the user of a signal reception problem Automatic Setting Battery Operated Clocks These clocks can be identified as analog clocks that do not have grey set wheel While using the timed transmit schedule the battery operated clocks will update at 2 6 and 10 am pm If installing clocks after the initial 8 hour transmission there are 2 options Install clocks between 39 minutes past the hour and 6 minutes after the next hour They will set right away Cycle power to the transmitter It will then trans
36. re programmed to automatically make adjustments for Daylight Saving Time e The letters DT Daylight Saving Time or ST Standard Time will be displayed when adjustment for Daylight Saving Time is active switch 3 in the up position Ifneither DT nor ST is displayed then switch 3 is in the down position and the transmitter will not adjust for Daylight Saving Time e The adjustment to Daylight Saving Time and back to Standard Time take place 2 01 AM on the day of change NOTE The GPS signal does not encode information about Daylight Saving Time In the spring when the transmitter changes to Daylight Saving Time the system clocks will adjust by advancing faster than their normal speed to make the adjustment and then return to normal operation In the fall when the transmitter returns to Standard Time the system clocks will make the time adjustment and then return to normal operation Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 20 Transmitter Operation Time Zone Time Zone The time zone of your location is not shown on the display However when the transmitter has received a valid time from the GPS Receiver the correct time zone can be checked by verifying that the correct hour is displayed The transmitter can be set for all 24 time zones around the world and 1 2 hour time zones 12 Hour or 24 Hour Time The 12 24 Hour option only affects the transmitter LCD display
37. t line of sight only as illustrated in Figure 1 Distance Above Roofline 8 95 2 72m Figure 1 Distance Above Roofline Illustration 8 95 2 72m Roofline Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF PRODUCT Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product model however as with any electronic product precautions should be observed during installation operation and maintenance e Never operate the transmitter without the antenna being properly connected to the transmitter Operating the transmitter without an antenna can lead to permanent damage of the transmitter and poses a safety risk Do not touch any of the antennas while broadcasting e Standard acceptance procedures must be followed prior to operating this equipment in the proximity of life support systems Do not operate the transmitter outdoors in wet areas were there is standing water or in areas where there is condensation or the risk of condensation Use in any of these environments will damage the transmitter and void the warranty Do not open the transmitter to alter the internal elements any way This will void the warranty and could lead to unsafe conditions malfunction and violations of FCC IC regulations use a metal ladder during
38. t slip or change and that it has an unobstructed view of the sky Check the display panel for the GPS Communication indicator If the symbol is there re check the location of the GPS Receiver and its view of the sky and resolve any obstructions Then disconnect power from the transmitter wait five seconds and reconnect power to the transmitter Check the display panel for the GPS Communication indicator If the symbol is not there disconnect power from the transmitter disconnect the GPS Receiver from the transmitter and check the GPS cable and connections Then reconnect the GPS Receiver to the transmitter and reconnect power to the transmitter If the GPS Communication symbol still does not appear in the display replace the GPS Receiver Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 23 TRANSMITTER BROADCAST SYSTEM DEVICE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The transmitter broadcasts a signal from 39 minutes after the hour to 6 minutes after the hour except through 11 39pm 12 06am After this time the transmitter output will go into standby and the display will indicate SB NOTE In the event of a facility wide power outage the transmitter will broadcast for 8 hours upon the restoration of power This will synchronize all products In the event that the power to transmitter is shut off and turned back on the transmitter will broadcast continuously for 8 hours Power cycling the transmitte
39. tall Non Penetrating Antenna Kit The Non Penetrating Antenna Kit is designed for mounting a ground plane omnidirectional antenna when mounting to the side of a structure is not practical The overall footprint of the frame is 29 X 35 1 2 73 66cm x 88 9cm Kit Contents The kit is supplied with the following parts If any of these items are missing please contact Primex Wireless Description 5 by 1 25 1 52m x 3 17cm rigid galvanized conduit mast Tripod leg 27 2 54cm each in length 34 4 88 26cm Frame rail long 28 Ya 71 75cm Frame rail short Long carriage bolt Short carriage bolt Flat washers Locknuts Installing the Antenna Using the Non Penetrating Kit Complete the steps below to mount an antenna using a non penetrating antenna kit The assembly is illustrated in For additional information see Non Penetrating Mount Illustration located on page 11 Verify the kit contents Assemble the outer frame by laying the 2 long frame rails parallel to each approximately 30 76 2cm apart Insert a short carriage bolt from the bottom at each frame rail end pointing skyward 4 total Connect the 2 long frames rails by placing the 2 short frame rails on top of the 4 protruding bolts to form a rectangle Make sure the square holes in the short tail sides are directly opposite each other Place a washer and nut on each of the 4 bolts and finger tighten Position the tripod within the 4 sided frame Secur
40. time date and signal verification Dimensions 16 0 12 0 W x 1 9 D 40 6cm x 30 5cm x 4 8 Power Supply Input 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 4 Amp e Output 9 VDC 2 0 Amp 6 ft 1 83m Operating Range 32 158 F 0 70 C Transmitter Display Specifications The transmitter has lighted front display that shows important information Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide System Specifications GPS Receiver Specifications Figure 3 14000 Series Transmitter Display Display Specifications Indicates a m or p m blank 24 hr display 10 10 20 AN OT 0 DEC 05 2001 1 Indicates Daylight Saving Indicates GPS Communication Indicates Signal Being Received O Red LED Flashes During Startup and For Reception Problems Channel No Table 1 14000 Transmitter Display Specifications Component Daylight Saving Time GPS Communication Day Date Channel Number Description Displays the precise time received from the GPS Receiver If AM or PM is on the display then the 12 hour option is selected If neither AM nor PM is on the display then the 24 hour option is selected The letters DT Daylight Saving Time or ST Standard Time will be displayed when adjustment for Daylight Saving Time is active If neither DT nor ST is displayed then switch 3 is in the down position and the trans
41. tter a valid time The GPS Receiver needs to see 3 satellites in the sky above before it will send a time signal to the transmitter This may take up to 15 minutes for a GPS Receiver that has a 360 view of the sky The length of time is dependent on the location weather conditions time of day etc In areas where the unit does not have a full view of the sky due to wall or window installations building shadows etc this may take up to several hours Once the transmitter receives the GPS Receiver time signal the transmitter sets its internal clock to that time and will display the correct time and date The transmitter then begins transmission of its internal time once every second The transmission signal is a maximum one watt FM signal at approximately 72MHz The transmitter continually monitors the GPS Receiver and the transmitter updates its internal clock with the time data it receives NOTE Ifthe transmitter does not receive a valid time data from the GPS Receiver for 48 hours the red LED on the right side of the front panel will flash The number to the right side of the display is the channel number to which the transmitter will be transmitting the time signal WARNING The channel number must be the same as the channel number specified on your FCC IC license If not you must immediately adjust the channel to the number that corresponds to the FCC IC license Daylight Saving Time The transmitter is p
42. ur display Plug the supplied 9 Volt 2 0 Amp DC power supply transformer into the transmitter Plug the power supply transformer into 120 VAC outlet Verify System is Operational The final step is to verify the system is operating and functional Verify a GPS signal has been received Verify the Time and Date are correct Verify the Channel Number is set correctly Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 19 TRANSMITTER OPERATION The following assumes that the transmitter has been properly set up as described in setup of the transmitter Basic Operation of the Transmitter When power is first applied to the transmitter the front display will light up and show important information e Red LED light will flash until the transmitter receives a valid time signal from the GPS Receiver e Display will initially show the time as 12 00 00 and will note the software version Transmitter checks the position of the switches on the rear of the transmitter and stores their settings in memory Transmitter then sends information to the GPS Receiver and waits for time information from the GPS Receiver e The GPS Communication indicator will appear when the transmitter is receiving a signal from the satellite through the GPS Receiver If the symbol is not displayed see Troubleshooting The time on the display will increment once each second until the GPS Receiver sends the transmi
43. y moving the location of the GPS receiver to improve reception Weather conditions solar flares time of day and exact satellite position may also effect signal reception however these conditions are normally of a short duration Primex Wireless 14000 Series Transmitter External Antenna Installation amp User Guide 22 Troubleshooting Displayed Time Date is Incorrect NOTE When certain types of electronic light ballasts become defective they may radiate broadband noise which interfere with wireless devices While interference issues are unlikely with the Primex Wireless Clock System high levels of noise present in the 72 76MHz range could potentially cause clocks which are located far from the transmitter and also within the close proximity of these ballasts to not receive a signal Very limited instances have occurred in the past which has only been found to happen when ballasts become defective Displayed Time Date is Incorrect If the minutes and seconds are correct but the hours are off or the day is off then switches 2 3 or Rotary Switch B are in the wrong position Correct the switch settings Other than for the above reason or the loss of the GPS signal the transmitter whose time is controlled by a GPS signal should never display the wrong time or date If such an event occurs please contact Primex Wireless Technical Support Extremely Weak Transmitter Power About 100 Feet or Less Unplug th
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