TEMS Investigation Backpack V3 User's

Manual ISI-6000-0854 Rev A

ISI-6000-0854 Rev A

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 Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Safety Instructions 1
2.1 Antennas 1
2.2 Batteries 1

3 Preliminaries 2
3.1 Packing List 2

4 TEMS Investigation Backpack Specifications 2

5 TEMS Investigation Backpack Use 3

5.1 Phone Doors 3
5.2 ACU R2 Placement 4
5.3 Ravpower Extreme Li-Polymer Battery 6
5.3.1 Instructions for Setting DC Output Voltage 6
5.3.2 Battery Placement 6
5.4 ACU R2 GPS Antenna 8
5.5 Cooling Fans 8

6 Revision History 9
6.1 Revision Information 9

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 1 Introduction
This document describes the proper use and maintenance of the TEMS Investigation
Backpack.

Note: The product warranty is void if the TEMS Investigation Backpack is opened in any
way other than mentioned in this document, or if any seal or label is disturbed.
Only trained technicians may open and service the TEMS Investigation Backpack.
For maintenance or repairs please contact Ascom Customer Service at:
Phone: +1 855-323-5755
Email: customercare.tems@ascom.com
Web address: http://www.ascom.com

2 Safety Instructions
2.1 Antennas

The external antennas used in the backpack are for scanners, i.e. receivers only. They do
not emit any radiation. However, the employed phones and USB devices emit radio waves
for communication purposes. Please consult the user guides of the corresponding devices
for safety instructions.

Warning
Please do not carry the backpack on your back if you use any medical electronic
implants, e.g. a heart pacemaker.

2.2 Batteries
Battery type: Lithium Ion.

Warning
The system contains lithium batteries. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.

Environment
Protect the batteries against wet, humidity, heat (max. 55°C / 131°F battery
temperature), and mechanical damage.

Protect the environment

Do NOT dispose of the batteries in domestic waste. Hand it in at a recycling point
or your nearest Ascom agent.

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 3 Preliminaries
3.1 Packing List
Before starting the installation, unpack the equipment and verify that the contents are in
accordance with the packing list below.

Check- No. of Description

mark Pieces
 1 TEMS Investigation backpack
 1 Ravpower Xtreme Li-Polymer battery pack, pre-setting in
Ascom at 12 V DC at DC output, 85 Wh
 1 ACU R2 backpack V3 connectivity kit
 4 USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B Micro cable, 1 m

4 TEMS Investigation Backpack Specifications

Property Value/Description
Input voltage range 15–24 V DC, --- 2 A (battery charger)
Dimensions (H  W  D) 50.8 (20)  28 (11)  15.2 (6) cm (in.)
Weight 5.7 kg (12.5 lbs.)
Operating temperature 0ºC ... +40ºC
Conformity CE

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 5 TEMS Investigation Backpack Use
The photo below shows the backpack exterior.

5.1 Phone Doors

This photo shows the backpack’s internal plastic
liner assembly. For clarity, the external cloth
backpack has been stripped away. In this image
the left-hand phone door is closed, which is the
normal position of both doors when operating and
carrying the backpack. Note that the phones and
scanner are optional items.

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 This view shows the phone doors open. Again
the backpack cloth is not shown for clarity. The
phone doors can be opened with the liner
installed inside the cloth backpack. When the
doors are open the user can access the control
panel, the batteries, and the optional scanner.

5.2 ACU R2 Placement

The ACU R2 is placed in the bottom of the plastic liner. It is held to the liner with Velcro strips
which adhere both to the liner and to the ACU R2 assembly.
One USB and one audio filter cable are routed from the ACU R2 to each of the four phone
holders. Use the four holes in the plastic liner to pass cables through to the holders. The
USB cables are provided with the backpack; the audio filter cables, however, are sold
separately.
See the image on the next page.

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 5.3 Ravpower Extreme Li-Polymer Battery
The DC output voltage of the battery shall be set to 12 V DC. Only the DC Output connector
(item  in the figure below) is affected by this setting. The USB 1 and USB 2 connectors will
always provide 5 V output.

5.3.1 Instructions for Setting DC Output Voltage

1. Make sure nothing is connected to the battery output or input connectors.
2. Press and hold the battery power button for 5 seconds. The voltage output will begin to
flash on the LCD display.
3. Release and press the power button repeatedly until “12V” is shown on the display. Then
stop pressing the button and wait until the battery display goes blank.
4. Press and release the power button once more and make sure the display reads “12V”.

Warning
Failure to set the battery output voltage to 12 V DC may result in damaging the
ACU R2 unit.

5.3.2 Battery Placement

1. Slide the battery into the receptacle located on top of the ACU R2.

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 2. Mount the battery cover by slipping the cover tabs into the receptacle slots and tightening
the thumb screws.

3. Plug the round DC plug into the battery’s DC Output connector.

4. Plug the backpack’s red USB Type-A cable labeled Fan Power into either of the battery’s
USB power ports.

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 5.4 ACU R2 GPS Antenna
The intended location for the GPS antenna is between the plastic liner and the cloth exterior
in the upper left corner.

5.5 Cooling Fans

The air flow inside the backpack is from bottom to top with the fans on. The cooling fans can
be turned off to conserve battery power if needed. However, it is recommended that the
cooling fans be used whenever the backpack is operational.
Note that the fans will run even if the phones are not in use. Please turn off the fans when
the backpack is not being used in order to conserve battery power.
The fan power switch is located on the bottom fan cover.

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 6 Revision History
6.1 Revision Information
Revision Date Author Descriptions
A 11/2/2015 - Initial release

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