
BTR-240s Linked via 2-Wire
Linking base stations via 2-wire has several advantages. Since the
2-wire link is analog, there will be no extra overhead associated
with multicast data transfer as in the Ethernet link. This means
that as long as the base stations are on clear and non-overlapping
RF channels, the base stations can operate completely
independent and therefore much larger capacities can be
achieved.
The drawback is latency. When base stations are linked via
2-wire, and beltpacks from one base station communicate to
beltpacks of another base station, the latency will be double.
However, the echo cancellation algorithm is also operating on the
2-wire interface so this will help in eliminating the resulting
latency effects. The second drawback is a more limited frequency
response of the 2-wire interface.
Pros: Highest capacity, echo cancellation
Cons: Longer latency, limited frequency response
CAUTION:
Operating the BTR-240 while 2-wire settings are active and
without the proper system load could result in undesirable
audio quality including potentially loud audio bursts.
NOTE: For users that do not have an actual powered 2-wire
system, the link can still be configured. 2-wire
termination loads must be used on one of the base
stations. See the “Accessories and Replacement Parts”
section for ordering information.
The loop-thru feature of 2-wire enables the user to link several
base stations together with or without an actual 2-wire intercom
system. As long as the base stations have clear, non-overlapping
RF channels and are separated by the appropriate distance, then
up to 8 wireless full-duplex users can be supported on each
BTR-240 base station.
NOTE: RF channels must be completely clear and
non-overlapping and separation distances to obtain the
maximum capacity on each BTR-240 base station.
BTR-240s Linked via 4-Wire
Linking BTR-240 base stations via 4-wire has similar benefits
(capacity) and constraints (latency) as 2-wire. When used with a
Matrix system, several BTR-240s can be linked together. Since
4-wire does not have the loop thru capabilities as 2-wire, no more
than two (2) BTR-240s can be linked together in the absence of a
Matrix system. The additional benefit to using a 4-wire link is no
reduction in the audio frequency response as with 2-wire.
Pros: Higher capacity, optimal frequency response
Cons: Longer latency
NOTE: When linking two BTR-240s together without a Matrix
system, a custom made “cross-over” cable would be
required to link the 4-wire audio inputs to outputs. See
Section 11 for the wiring diagram and hardware
specifications for the 4-wire interface.
Once again, because the BTR-240s are linked with an analog
connection, there is no additional data overhead associated with
the link. As long as the base stations have clear, non-overlapping
RF channels and are separated by the appropriate distance, then
up to 8 wireless full-duplex users can be supported on each
BTR-240 base station.
NOTE: RF channels must be completely clear and
non-overlapping and separation distances to obtain the
maximum capacity on each BTR-240 base station.
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