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MX416
Wireless Digital Microphone
User's Guide & Operating Manual
REV. X0 25 June 25, 2007
http://www.avalonrf.com/
Avalon RF, Inc. • 344 Coogan Way • El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 401-1969 • Fax: (619) 401-1971 • Email: sales@avalonrf.com
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AVALON RF, INC. Page ii MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Table of Contents 1. General................................................................................................1 Figure A – MX416 Controls and Connectors........................................2 Charging Port ......................................................................................3 RF Output/Antenna Connector.............................................................3 I/O Connector ..............
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 1 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 1. General The MX416 rugged digital microphone is intended for use in short range wireless audio transmission applications for police, homeland security etc. The RF output power is approx. 250mW and typical line- of-sight operating range is over 3 miles (depends on various factors). The MX416 works as a pair. The transmitter is very small and completely self-contained with a microphone and a Li-Ion battery built-in. The ba
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 2 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Top View 1 Antenna – MCX Connector 2 Power On/Off switch Bottom View 3 Transmitter - Battery Charger Connector Receiver - I/O Connector Front View 4 Microphone (Transmitter only) Figure A – MX416 Controls and Connectors
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 3 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual MX416-T (Transmitter) 1.1 Charging Port The charging connector is a 4-pin size 00B LEMO connector. A separate wall mount charger is provided thereby avoiding the need for a cradle. 1.2 RF Output/ Antenna The MX416 has a 50 Ohm RF output through a MCX jack. An antenna is included for each unit. MX416-R (Receiver) 1.3 I/O Connector This is also a 4-pin size 00B LEMO connector. It has 2 pins for powe
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 4 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2. Specifications 2.1 User Interface - On/Off Switch. The MX416 has an on/off switch. This shuts off power to the entire transmitter/ receiver. 2.2 Setup. Since the MX416 works as a pair, it is shipped with a sticker indicating the operating frequency e.g- 650 MHz. If you have ordered multiple sets, please ensure the correct pair is used. The user has to connect the antennas, power & audio cables & the link is re
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 5 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual The receiver has the following interfaces: 2.3.4 Power Input a) The receiver works on unregulated dc power of 6 – 14 V DC. Current consumption is only 150 mA. 2.3.5 Speaker Output a) The MX416 receiver is capable of supplying 30mW into a 16 ohm headset speaker. b) If an external amplifier will be used, the speaker/audio signal should be terminated by a parallel combination of a 22 ohm resistor and a 0.1uF capacit
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 6 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual The receiver interface is: Pin Function Number 1 Power/Signal Return (-) 2 Speaker/ Audio output 3 N/C (No Connection) 4 Power Input (+) Figure C – I/O Interface
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 7 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.5 Mechanical 2.5.1 Mounting. Mounting can be done in one of the following methods: a) Clamping. Clamping (or hard mounting) is the recommended method and the only method of mounting in all fixed installations or when operating from >10V. Clamping is also the preferred method of mounting in mobile installations where most electrical interfaces are used. ® b) Velcro to a flat surface. ® The MX416 may
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 8 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.5.2 Mechanical Data. a) Size 2.37” x 1.68” x 0.97 (see Figure D) 60mm x 43mm x 25mm b) Weight <5.6 oz. <158 gram c) Shipping weight <32 oz. <900 gram Figure D – MX416 Mechanical Outline
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 9 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.6 Environmental Conditions. The RT423 is designed to meet the following environmental conditions: 2.6.1 Operating temperature -4° to 122° F -20° to 50° C 2.6.2 Storage temperature -13° to 150° F -25° to 65° C 2.6.3 Vibration 1.5G, from 10Hz to 2KHz, sine wave, 3 axis 2.6.4 Shock 15G, 25msec, half sine wave, three axis 2.6.5 Humidity 5 to 95%, non-condensing 2.6.6 Inclination Any 2.6.7 Altitude
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 10 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 3. Operating the transceiver. Before applying power, make sure all connectors and all antennas are properly connected. NOTE The transmitter will not transmit unless it has an antenna. The transmitter has only 1 operator control (the on/off switch) and no indicators (to allow for covert applications). The receiver also has the same control and no indicators. This product was primarily designed for covert/ secure
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 11 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 4. Ordering information 4.1 Base model. MX416 The user may order this set with a allocated frequency by specifically requesting it or the unit will be shipped with a frequency in the ISM band. All units come with the following standard accessories: 4.1.1 Omni directional ¼ wavelength whip antenna 4.1.2 A wall mount battery charger for the transmitter and a 3 ft cable with flying leads for the power and audio
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AVALON RF, INC. Page 12 MX416 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 4.2 Options. 4.2.1 T.B.D 4.3 Recommended accessories. 4.3.1 Antennas a) AX402 – 2 dBi Half Wave Omni antenna for mounting on external equipment (also improves range) b) AX410LP - 10 dBi UHF Log Periodic antenna for receive/ transmit for fixed installation or if the direction of the mobile unit will be known. 4.3.2 Cables T.B.D. 4.3.3 Battery packs a) BAT80 – 14.4V/80WH Li-Ion battery pack with ch
