BA 008: Entry Control - Telemetry

Question 1

Where would numbers 1 and 2 repeaters be positioned?

Answer 1

Number 1 - within range of the ECB

Number 2 - within range of Number 1 repeater or the ECB

Question 2

Name some good positions for where repeaters should be positioned?
Four answers

Answer 2

Inside entrances to buildings
Too or bottom of stairs
Entrance of tunnel
At sharp corners in tunnels

Question 3

What appliance carries leaky feeders and repeaters?

Answer 3

Fire Rescue Unit (FRU)

Question 4

How often is data transmitted between the ECB and BA sets?

Answer 4

Every 20 seconds

Question 5

What is the range of the ECB?

Answer 5

3km of sight range, although it can be severely restricted by buildings

Question 6

What is the battery life of the ECB, how many batteries does it have?

Answer 6

2x4 hours (8 hours)

Question 7

When is the ECB tested?

Four answers

Answer 7

On acceptance
After operational use
Monthly
Daily at change of watch

Question 8

What are repeaters and leaky feeders used for?

Answer 8

Restoring signal if telemetry is lost between the ECB and the BA sets