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Specifications: OneVue Sync 5 Watt & 30 Watt Transmitter

Parameter

Specification

Operating Frequency Range

72MHz

Channels

49 channels available (pre-programmed prior to shipping)

Channel Bandwidth

20KHz

Maximum Transmission

1 Watt (at Transmitter)

Radio Technology

Narrowband FM

System Impedance

50 Ohms

Voltage

120VAC

Frequency

50/60 Hz

Current Draw

5 Watt: 0.9A

30 Watt: 1.41A

Wattage

5 Watt: 169.2W

30 Watt: 180W

Amplifier Output Bandwidth

>20 MHz maximum

Amplifier VSWR (Maximum)

4:1

Amplifier Spurious Emissions

-60 dBc

Amplifier Output Power to External Antenna

5 Watt: 8.0 to 8.5 Watts at enclosure antenna connection. 5.6 to 6.0 Watts at antenna.

30 Watt: 45 to 47 Watts at enclosure antenna connection. 31.8 to 33.2 Watts at antenna.

Connector at Antenna

N-Male

Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth® low energy (v5) wireless technology. To allow pairing with OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app for configuration and setting management.

User-defined Settings

Locally at device with OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app

  • Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time with bypass option, NTP Servers (up to three), Transmit Schedule (power-on), Normal Transmit Schedule, Firmware, Transmit Channel, Repeater Channel

OneVue software

  • NTP Servers (up to three), Legacy Clock Time Zone, Alarm Delay, Firmware, Unresponsive Timeout, Check-in Interval

Dimensions

22 in. W x 17 in. H x 22 in. D (55.88 cm W x 43.18 cm H x .55.88 cm D)

Weight

55 lb. (24.9 kg)

Power Supply

Input: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 Amp. Output: 9 VDC, 1.78 Amp. 6 ft. (1.83 m) cord

Front Panel

Four LED status indicators (Power, Transmit, Caution, Error) and Bluetooth labeled push-button to pair with the Primex OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app.

Rear Panel

DC Input: connection to supplied AC power supply

Network LAN port: RJ-45 Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps, 802.3 Ethernet

External Antenna connector (coaxial, n-male)

GPS IN port: MiniDIN 7-Pin

Baseboard Monitor port (MiniDIN 9-Pin)

Dry Contact Closure Terminal Block with removable connector: for use with OneVue Notify with Critical Notifications

Pinhole button: initiate manual check-in to OneVue (press and release with jewelers screwdriver or other small object)

Operating Range

32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C), non-condensing environment

Warranty

5 Year

Canadian Notice: 5 or 30 Watt Transmitter with an external antenna: The manufacturer rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Install 5 or 30 Watt OneVue Sync Transmitter with External Antenna

Leveraging the precision of GPS satellite or Network Time Protocol (NTP) time, 72MHz Transmitters wirelessly synchronize time for analog and digital clocks, timers and other Repeater Transmitters throughout a facility.

Installation overview

  1. Install external components, including external antenna and GPS Receiver.

  2. Mount Transmitter.

  3. Establish Transmitter connections and power on.

  4. Configure Transmitter with OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app.

  5. Install additional system devices.

Before you begin installation

  • For a system with more than one Transmitter, first configure and install the main Transmitter and verify it received a valid time signal and then configure Repeater Transmitters. When all Transmitters are configured and installed, you can then configure and install the system clocks or InfoBoards.

  • Do not install system clocks and other devices until Transmitter and its components are installed and configured; powered on, time source configured and valid time signal received, and fully operational.

  • Review all installation requirements and identify the installation location of the Transmitter and system components.

  • Review all Safety Instructions and Warnings.

  • Inspect system components to verify packaging includes all supplied parts for each system component and verify no damage has occurred during shipping.

Installation requirements

When planning the system installation of a Transmitter with an external antenna, Primex recommends taking into consideration the below requirements. Location is extremely important to ensure the best operation of your system.

5 and 30 Watt Transmitter location requirements

Location and mounting must meet all the following requirements.

  • Multi-story building: locate the main Transmitter on the top floor; significantly improves coverage to the lower floors due to the “umbrella” pattern of transmission.

  • Transmitter mounting location: a minimum of 4 ft. (1.2 m) above the floor.

  • Transmitter shelf mounting: shelf with enforcement that is 24” x 24” and support a weight of a minimum of 60 lb. (27.2 kg). Not supplied.

  • Transmitter enclosure clearance: located in an area that allows for required clearance.

    Enclosure dimensions: 18" L x 22" W x 22" D (46 cm L x 56 cm W x 56 cm D). Required wall space is 24" L x 30" H x 30" D, allowing for a minimum clearance of 4" (10 cm) rear, 12" (30.4 cm) front, and 10" (25.4 cm) side.

  • AC power: located within 5 ft. (1.5 m) from a 120 VAC electrical outlet. 10 AMP dedicated service recommended.

    AC power supply (supplied): Input 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 Amp. Output 9 VDC, 1.78 Amp. 6 ft. (1.83 m) cord.

  • Ethernet connection (OneVue Monitor and NTP time source): located in close proximity to an Ethernet port.

  • Environment: located in an indoor controlled environment that is 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) and a non-condensing humidity environment.

External Antenna location requirements

Location and mounting of an external antenna must meet all of the following requirements.

  • Located within 100 ft. (30.48 m) from Transmitter. LMR 400 cable cannot exceed 100 ft. (30.48 m). The system is attenuated to the 100 feet (30.4 m) of cable; typically figure between 80 to 85 ft. (24.38 to 25.90 m) of usable cable length.

  • Located at a minimum of 15 ft. (4.5 m) clear from the radius of other antennas.

    Supplied external antenna: radial dimension is 5.1 ft. W x 5.3 ft. H (1.5 m x 1.61 m). 9 ft. (2.7 m) and antenna mast with 1.24 in. (3.17 cm) galvanized conduit.

  • Located at least 10 ft. (3 m) from normal traffic areas.

  • Located within 10 ft. (3 m) from earth ground.

  • Cannot be placed on or directly adjacent to walls or metal structures.

  • Cannot be located near television receiving antennas.

  • Cannot be mounted indoors or in enclosed areas.

  • Cannot be mounted to pre-existing antenna towers. If this is desired, contact Primex prior to installation.

  • 5 or 30 Watt Transmitter in healthcare facility: external antenna must be located a minimum of 30 ft. (9 m) away from any window or other glass openings. If hospital paging link receiver is located on roof, Primex is required to be supplied the frequency prior to installation.

Required tools and equipment to install external antenna

To following tools and equipment below are required to install a Transmitter with an external antenna.

  • Hammer drill

  • Power drill

  • 3/4 inch concrete drill bit, 18 in. (45.7 cm) long

  • Penetrating mount only: 5/8 inch concrete drill bit, 18 inch (45.7 cm) long

  • 1/2 inch wrench

  • 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) deep well socket with ratchet

  • 10 inch (25.4 cm) adjustable wrench

  • Phillips screwdriver

  • Flat head screwdriver

  • Lineman’s pliers

  • Shears/scissors

  • Silicone caulk; required to seal cabling/ground penetration

  • External antenna ground to building (#6 gauge cooper)

  • Transmitter ground to building (#6 gauge cooper)

  • Transmitter rack (recommended)

GPS Receiver mounting requirements

GPS Receiver location

  • Must be mounted where it has a "clear view of the sky" to receive a GPS signal 24 hours a day.

  • Typical mounting locations include the inside of a window (not a Low-E glass window), to an exterior pole, or on a rooftop.

  • Must be kept away from large metal objects.

  • GPS Receiver and cable must be mounted above any potential standing water, snow depth, leaves or other obstructions and is protected from the weather.

GPS cable

  • 10 ft. (3 m) GPS cable supplied. Extension cables available from Primex.

  • Maximum total distance of the GPS cable to the Transmitter cannot exceed 200 ft. (60.96 m).

  • GPS cable located outdoors: cable routing to the inside of the building requires 2 in. (5 cm) minimum conduit and weatherhead. The use of a GelWrap splice enclosure is strongly recommended.

  • GPS and extension cables connections must be weatherproofed.

  • Supplied Ferrite Bead is required to be attached to the GPS cable to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) between the Transmitter and GPS Receiver. Ferrite Bead should be located no greater than an inch from the end of the GPS cable – as near as possible to the Transmitter GPS IN input connection.

Required tools and equipment to install GPS Receiver

The following tools and equipment are required to complete installation.

  • Standard or hammer drill

  • 5/8 inch concrete drill bit, 18 in. (45.7 cm) long

  • Silicone caulk for GPS cable penetration

  • Phillips screwdriver

  • Slotted/Flat Head screwdriver

Step 1: Assemble ground plane omnidirectional antenna

  1. After removing the antenna from the shipping box, inspect all contents to ensure all parts are on hand and no damaged has occurred during shipping.

  2. Screw the three radials 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.

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Step 2: Assemble antenna mast

The Antenna Mast has two sections secured by a hex bolt during shipment. The two sections include a 5 ft. x 1.25 in. (1.52 m x 2.54 cm) rigid galvanized conduit and a 5 ft. x 1 in. (1.52 m x 3.17 cm) rigid galvanized conduit.

Note

1 Watt Transmitter with external antenna only: Non-penetrating mounting kit only includes the 5 ft. x 1.25 inch rigid galvanized conduit section.

  1. Loosen and remove the hex bolt.

  2. Remove the 5 ft. x 1 in. (1.52 m x 3.17 cm) rigid galvanized conduit section.

  3. Insert the 5 ft. x 1 in. (1.52 m x 3.17 cm) rigid galvanized conduit section into the 5 ft. x 1.25 in. (1.52 m x 2.54 cm) rigid galvanized conduit section in reverse as shipped - to attain a combined antenna mast length of 9 ft. (2.74 m).

  4. Align the sections fastening holes and secure sections together using the supplied hex bolt and nuts.

Step 3: Secure antenna to mast

  1. Attach and fasten the antenna channel side base to the top of the 1 inch rigid galvanized conduit section.

  2. Use a 1/2 inch wrench to tighten the nuts on both of the U-bolts, both evenly and securely. To ensure it's secure, tighten the second nut to the first nut.

Step 4: Route antenna LMR 400 coaxial cable

  1. Drill a 1 in. (2.54 cm) hole through an exterior wall of the building that is in close proximity to the antenna installation location.

  2. Roll out the LMR 400 cable to prevent kinks from developing during routing.

  3. Route the LMR 400 cable female connector from the Transmitter installation area to the outside installation location of the antenna, leaving enough cable for two 1 ft. (0.30 m) diameter coils at the base of the antenna mast.

  4. Form and secure two 1 ft. diameter (305 mm) loops in the LMR 400 cable at the base of the mast for lightning protection.

  5. Connect the LMR 400 cable to the antenna.

Step 5: Mount antenna mast

There are three available mounting methods. Installation is dependent upon the mounting kit supplied with the system.

Note

Mounting the antenna mast may require two people.

Step 6: Ground antenna mast

The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that every antenna installation be grounded. Also many areas have local antenna grounding codes. Be sure that you are familiar with local grounding and other antenna regulations and codes.

  1. Secure the ground clamp (supplied) around the antenna mast.

  2. Insert and tighten the #6 gauge wire (supplied) in the ground clamp.

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    Note

    Cut the wire off at the necessary length. The remainder of the wire will be used to ground the Transmitter.

  3. Connect the other end of the #6 gauge wire to a verified building/earth ground.

Step 7: Install GPS Receiver

A GPS Receiver is required when a Transmitter is set to use GPS as its time source.

GPS Receiver kit components

Part

Quantity

Mounting bracket

1

GPS 18 LVC and connector

1

M3 x 0.5 x 6 mm pan head screws

2

#6 x 3/8 sheet metal screw

3

Suction cups

3

U-bolt with nuts for mounting on 1 in. (2.54 cm) pole

1

Mount GPS Receiver

  1. Verify the kit contents, and the install location meets the installation requirements.

  2. From the outside of the building, route the GPS cable.

  3. Assemble and mount the GPS Receiver unit to either the inside of a window (not Low-E glass) or to an outside pole or rooftop. The mounting location is required to have a clear view of the sky.

    Note

    Be 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.

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  4. Route GPS cable and connect to Transmitter GPS connection.

Step 8: Weatherproof and secure antenna cabling

During this step, you will weatherproof and secure the cabling, verify all connections are secure, and caulk any exterior holes.

  1. Weatherproof the antenna connection using GelWrap kit supplied.

  2. Secure the GPS cable and LMR 400 cable to the building and mast.

  3. Leave a drip loop where both cables enter the building to prevent water from entering the building.

  4. Use UV resistant zip ties to secure the cables to the mast and building.

    Warning

    Do not zip tie the GPS cable to the LMR 400 cable. These two cables must be 2 in. (5.08 cm) apart at all times, with the exception of the point where they enter into the building.

  5. Verify all nuts and bolts in the mounting hardware are secure.

  6. Caulk all exterior holes.

  7. Secure and tie wrap all indoor cables.

Step 9: Ground Transmitter

  1. Connect and tighten the terminal ground lug (supplied) on the Transmitter.

  2. Insert and tighten #6 gauge wire (supplied) into the Transmitter terminal ground lug.

  3. Connect other end of wire to a verified building/earth ground source.

Step 10: Mount Transmitter and establish connections

  1. Mount Transmitter.

    Verify all install requirements are met.

  2. Remove back panel to access GPS and Ethernet port.

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    Connection

    Type

    Description

    Network LAN

    RJ-45 Ethernet

    Required Ethernet connection for OneVue Monitor and NTP time source

    GPS IN

    MiniDIN 7-Pin

    GPS Receiver connection

    Baseband Monitor

    MiniDIN 9-Pin

    Amplifier diagnostic connection. Connection configured by factory.

    Contact Closure Panel

    For use with OneVue Notify with Critical Notifications solution only.

    Power

    9V DC power

    AC power connection

    Supplied power supply: Input: 120-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 Amp Max. Output: 9 VDC, 2.5 Amp, 6 ft. power cord

    External Antenna

    Coaxial

    External antenna connection

  3. Establish Ethernet connection (NETWORK LAN). Required for NTP time source and OneVue Monitor configuration.

    Insert a network cable into the RJ-45 Ethernet port/Network LAN port. Plug the other end into a network Ethernet jack.

  4. Be sure the AC power cord is accessible and reattach back panel.

  5. Connect GPS time source.

    Supplied Ferrite Bead is required to be attached to the GPS cable to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) between the Transmitter and GPS Receiver. Ferrite Bead should be located no greater than an inch from the end of the GPS cable – as near as possible to the Transmitter GPS IN input connection.

    1. Attach the Ferrite Bead to the GPS cable within an inch from the end of the GPS cable.

    2. Snap the ferrite choke closed. Be careful not to pinch the cable.

    3. Using the supplied zip ties, secure a zip tie at each end of the ferrite choke to prevent it from slipping around the cable.

    4. Plug GPS cable into the Transmitter "GPS IN" connection.

  6. Attach External Antenna.

    Connect the LMR 400 cable to the Transmitter "External Antenna" port, located on the backside of the Transmitter.

  7. Power on Transmitter.

    Plug the two-prong into a 120 VAC wall outlet.

    Set the power rocker switch to the up (ON) position.

Step 11: Critical Notification Event hardwired interface

During this step, wire the critical notification input source to the Transmitter contact closure terminal block. Additional details provided below.

Notify Critical Notification interface configuration

Critical Notifications are triggered by an end user from the five-button Critical Notification Panel or by a third-party system hardwired to the main Transmitter's industry standard contact closure panel.

The critical notification events displayed on InfoBoards are commonly be defined by your facility's emergency response plan. By default these events are preset by Primex and can be customized with a OneVue Notify Monitor subscription. A customization is defined as a change made to the Primex preset characters displayed by InfoBoards during a critical notification event.

To customize the preset events displayed on InfoBoards, see topic Customize preset critical notification events. A customization requires validation of the hardwired interface and thorough testing must be performed.

Critical Notification Panel interface requirements

The Critical Notification Panel requires a hardwired interface between its dry contact terminal block and the main Transmitter's dry contact closure terminal block. This interface provides the activation of critical notification events displayed on Notify InfoBoards.

  • A Critical Notification Panel has five individually controlled contact closure switches and one common ground. Each switch corresponds to the panel's five buttons that change the state of each switch. A switch state change is activated from a momentary button push, which triggers an input state change to the Transmitter dry contact closure terminal block over the hardwired interface. An input state change activates the corresponding event number that is immediately transmitted over the 72MHz wireless radio frequency. When an InfoBoard receives an event number, it displays the corresponding event number description stored locally on the InfoBoard.

  • The main Transmitter supports up to two parallel Critical Notification Panel interfaces. Each interface requires a single cable run between the Critical Notification Panel and the main Transmitter contact closure terminal block.

Wired interface specifications: Critical Notification Panel and OneVue Sync Transmitter

Wire Color*

Panel Position (L to R)

Transmitter Position (L to R)

Activates Preset Event

Green

5

9

All Clear

Gray

4

7

Lockout

Yellow

3

5

Weather

Blue

2

3

Evacuate

Red

1

1

Lockdown

Black

SC

10

n/a (common ground)

* Per Primex supplied interface cable wiring color specifications. Isolate any non-used wires.

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Notify Critical Notification interface configuration

Critical Notifications are triggered by an end user from the five-button Critical Notification Panel or by a third-party system hardwired to the main Transmitter's industry standard contact closure panel.

The critical notification events displayed on InfoBoards are commonly be defined by your facility's emergency response plan. By default these events are preset by Primex and can be customized with a OneVue Notify Monitor subscription. A customization is defined as a change made to the Primex preset characters displayed by InfoBoards during a critical notification event.

To customize the preset events displayed on InfoBoards, see topic Customize preset critical notification events. A customization requires validation of the hardwired interface and thorough testing must be performed.

Critical Notification Panel interface requirements

The Critical Notification Panel requires a hardwired interface between its dry contact terminal block and the main Transmitter's dry contact closure terminal block. This interface provides the activation of critical notification events displayed on Notify InfoBoards.

  • A Critical Notification Panel has five individually controlled contact closure switches and one common ground. Each switch corresponds to the panel's five buttons that change the state of each switch. A switch state change is activated from a momentary button push, which triggers an input state change to the Transmitter dry contact closure terminal block over the hardwired interface. An input state change activates the corresponding event number that is immediately transmitted over the 72MHz wireless radio frequency. When an InfoBoard receives an event number, it displays the corresponding event number description stored locally on the InfoBoard.

  • The main Transmitter supports up to two parallel Critical Notification Panel interfaces. Each interface requires a single cable run between the Critical Notification Panel and the main Transmitter contact closure terminal block.

Wired interface specifications: Critical Notification Panel and OneVue Sync Transmitter

Wire Color*

Panel Position (L to R)

Transmitter Position (L to R)

Activates Preset Event

Green

5

9

All Clear

Gray

4

7

Lockout

Yellow

3

5

Weather

Blue

2

3

Evacuate

Red

1

1

Lockdown

Black

SC

10

n/a (common ground)

* Per Primex supplied interface cable wiring color specifications. Isolate any non-used wires.

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Last Step: Configure Transmitter with the ODC app

The last step is to configure the Transmitter with the OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app. A Transmitter will not operate until it's configured.

OneVue Sync Transmitters can be configured for OneVue Monitor or for Standalone use. To receive remote support services from Primex, OneVue Monitor configuration is required. For Transmitters that are part of a OneVue Monitor subscription, they must be configured for OneVue Monitor use.

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