Honeywell CT50 HomeBase User Guide

Honeywell CT50 HomeBase

Out of the Box

Make sure that your shipping box contains these items:

  • CT50 HomeBase (CT50-HB) or Ethernet HomeBase (CT50-EB)
  • Power supply
  • Power cord
  • Quick start guide and regulatory compliance sheet.

If any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your Customer Account Representative. Keep the original pack-aging in the event that you need to return the HomeBase or Ethernet HomeBase for service or if you want to store the charger while not in use.

Caution: We recommend the use of Honeywell accessories and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell accessories or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Connect Power

Use only a UL Listed power supply which has been qualified by Honeywell with an output rated at 12 VDC and 3 A. The power supply input rating is 90-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz. The operating temperature is -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F).

  1. Plug the power cord into the power supply.
  2. Plug the power supply cable into the power connector on the back of the HomeBase.
  3. Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet.
Charge the Battery Pack

Caution: Make sure that all components are dry prior to using the computers and batteries with accessories. Using wet components may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Status LEDs

The HomeBase has one LED for the battery status. The Ethernet Homebase has two status LEDs: Ethernet and battery.

LED Status Description
Ethernet Solid white CT50 is communicating with HomeBase.
Blinking White CT50 is communicating with the Ethernet network.
Off HomeBase not communicating with Ethernet network or not connected to power.
LED Status Description
Battery Solid green The battery is connected to external power and is fully charged.
Solid amber The battery is connected to external power and is charging.
Blinking red There is a battery charging fault, such as over-temperature.

Mount the HomeBase

You can mount the HomeBase on a flat, horizontal surface such as a desktop or workbench with an optional DIN rail. Mounting hardware required:

  • DIN rail
  • 3/16-inch diameter x 5.8-inch long pan head screw
  • 1/2-inch OD x 7/32-inch ID x 3/64-inch thick washer
  • 3/16-inch diameter nut
  1. Slide the DIN rail into the slot on the bottom of the Home Base.
  2. Secure the DIN rail to the flat surface with the hardware.

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.” This is available at FCC local regional offices. Honeywell is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Honeywell. The correction is the responsibility of the user. Use only shielded data cables with this system. This unit has been tested with cables less than 3 meters. Cables greater than 3 meters may not meet class B performance.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Honeywell may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada ICES-003

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The CE marking indicates compliance to 2004/108/EC EMC Directive with Standards EN55022 CLASS B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3. 2011/65/EU ROHS (Recast). In addition, complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive, when shipped with recommended power supply.

Honeywell International Inc. shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. Use only shielded data cables with this system. This unit has been tested with cables less than 3 meters. Cables greater than 3 meters may not meet class B performance. Certified to CB Scheme IEC 60950-1, Second Edition. Refer to www.honeywellaidc.com/environmental for the RoHS / REACH WEEE information.

Support
To search our knowledge base for a solution or log into the Technical Support portal and report a problem, go to www.hsmcontactsupport.com

Documentation
Product documentation is available at www.honeywellaidc.com.
Limited Warranty
For warranty information, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and click Resources > Warranty.
Patents
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