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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER iF61 L P0 P1 P2 P3 ...

Page 2: ...ransceiver hold the trans ceiver in a vertical position with its microphone 5 to 10 centime ters away from your mouth Keep the antenna at least 2 5 centi meters from your head and body If you wear a portable transceiver on your body ensure that the an tenna is at least 2 5 centimeters from your body when transmitting EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RDANGER Personal death serious injury or an ...

Page 3: ...lean it with a soft wet fresh water cloth then dry it before operating The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the case jack cover is cracked or broken or the transceiver has been dropped Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to the Icom transceiver if the malfunction is because of Force majeure including but not limited to fires earthquakes storms floods lightnings o...

Page 4: ...be at tached to the speaker microphone connector KEEP the transceiver and the BP 227AXD clean to avoid any risk of ignition due to the build up of electrostatic charges Repair of Icom transceivers should only be carried out by autho rized Icom distributors In particular repair of ATEX approved transceivers can ONLY be done by Icom to maintain the intrin sically safe rating NEVER attempt to repair ...

Page 5: ...is described on the sticker Ex Marking and BP 227AXD as below BP 227AXD DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAY BE PRESENT DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCA TION The following illustrations show the IC F61 L ...

Page 6: ...hing exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the trans ceiver is vertical R WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels The continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears If you experi ence the ringing...

Page 7: ...s for dust tight and waterproof protection However once the transceiver has been dropped dust tight and waterproof protection cannot be guar anteed because of possible damage to the transceiver s case or the waterproof seal Only when the battery pack and jack cover are attached Even when the transceiver power is OFF a slight current still flows in the circuits Remove the battery pack or batteries ...

Page 8: ...panels 3 Function display 6 Programmable function keys 7 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 12 18 Turning power ON 12 Channel selection 12 Call procedure 13 Receiving and transmitting 14 Scrambler function 17 User Set mode 18 4 BIIS OPERATION 19 34 Default setting 19 Receiving a call 20 Transmitting a call 23 Receiving a message 26 Transmitting a status 29 Transmitting an SDM 30 Position data transmission 3...

Page 9: ...ely assigned to P0 to P3 Red and keys Attach the supplied function name stickers above the appropriate keys for easy recognition of that key s assigned function Digital ANI 32 Auto emergency transmission 33 Stun function 33 BIIS indication 34 Priority A channel selection 34 5 BATTERY CHARGING 35 44 n Caution 35 Optional battery chargers 39 6 SPEAKER MICROPHONE 45 46 Optional HM 138 description 45 ...

Page 10: ...r when the optional speaker microphone is not used When the transceiver is used in a hazardous areas either the jack cover or HM 138 must be attached to the connector Failure to do this will make the transceiver ATEX non compliant and may result in an accident during use in hazardous areas To attach the jack cover q Insert the jack cover into the SP MIC connector w Tighten the screw To detach the ...

Page 11: ...y release button in the direction of the arrow w as shown below The battery pack is then removed NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled This may result in water or dust getting into the transceiver battery pack and may damage the transceiver q w Battery pack Battery release button D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the suppli...

Page 12: ...icrophone Function display p 6 Speaker See the following NOTE NOTE If the speaker netting for dust proofing becomes wet dry it with a hair drier cool mode etc before operating the transceiver Otherwise the audio may be difficult to hear for loss of the sound pressure ...

Page 13: ...GRAMMABLE KEYS P0 to P3 The desired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer y CH UP AND DOWN KEYS During standby condition push to select an operating channel After pushing TX Code CH Select push to select a TX code channel After pushing DTMF Autodial push to select a DTMF channel After pushing and holding Scan A Start Stop Scan B Start Stop push to select a scan group After pushing...

Page 14: ...anels Continued u TRANSMIT BUSY INDICATOR Lights red while transmitting lights green while receiving a sig nal or when the squelch is open i PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive 5 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...

Page 15: ...LOCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function ON t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated y BELL INDICATOR Appears Blinks when the specific 5 tone BIIS code is received according to the programming u BATTERY INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a spec ified level i ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays the operating channel number channe...

Page 16: ...el after pushing the DTMF Autodial key Select a scan group after pushing and holding the Scan A Start Stop Scan B Start Stop keys Select a BIIS code status number or SDM after pushing the Digital key BANK SELECT KEY Push this key then push CH Up or CH Down to select the de sired bank SCAN START STOP KEYS Push this key to start scanning and push again to stop Push and hold this key to indicate the ...

Page 17: ... Audible only Push after the communication is finished to send a reset code NOTE The un mute condition Audible condition may auto matically return to the mute condition Inaudible condition after a specified period LOCK KEY Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys except the following Call incl Call A and Call B Moni Audi and Emergency keys OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEY Select the tr...

Page 18: ...n be selected from 25 0 or 20 0 kHz using the CS F50 cloning software Ask your dealer for details DTMF AUTODIAL KEY Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode Then select the desired DTMF channel using CH Up CH Down keys After selecting the desired DTMF channel push this key to trans mit the DTMF code DTMF RE DIAL KEY Push to transmit the last transmitted DTMF code CALL KEYS Push to transmit a ...

Page 19: ...d digit using CH Up CH Down TX Code CH Up TX Code CH Down p 16 TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY Push to enter the direct ID code channel selection mode Then set the desired channel using CH Up CH Down TX Code CH Up TX Code CH Down p 15 While in ID code channel selection mode push for 1 sec to enter the ID code edit mode Then set the desired digit using CH Up CH Down TX Code CH Up TX Code CH Down p 16 TX...

Page 20: ...ndition Push and hold this key again to exit the User Set mode DIGITAL KEY BIIS operation only Push to select the call ID list transmit message and standby condition Toggles between queue channel and received mes sage record indication after queue channel is selected Push and hold to select queue channel indication STATUS UP DOWN KEYS BIIS operation only While in the standby condition push to disp...

Page 21: ...clear after input ting 4 digits the input code number may be incorrect Turn the power off and start over in this case Channel selection Several types of channel selections are available Methods may differ according to your system set up NON BANK TYPE Push to select the desired operating channel in se quence or push one of the MR CH 1 to MR CH 4 keys to select a channel directly BANK TYPE Push Bank...

Page 22: ...s from contacting you q Select the desired TX code channel or 5 tone code according to your System Operator s instructions This may not be necessary depending on programming Refer to pages 15 and 16 for selection w Push the call switch assigned to one of the dealer programma ble switches P0 P1 P2 P3 Red and e After transmitting a 5 tone code the remainder of your commu nication can be carried out ...

Page 23: ...l to become clear to avoid interference q While pushing and holding PTT speak into the microphone at a normal voice level When a tone signalling system is used the call procedure de scribed at left may be necessary w Release PTT to return to receive IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your signal 1 Pause briefly after pushing PTT 2 Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth then speak int...

Page 24: ...riod determined by the penalty timer D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has TX Code CH Select assigned to it indication can be toggled between the operating channel number or name and TX code channel number or name When the TX code chan nel number or name is displayed the key selects the TX code channel TO SELECT A TX CHANNEL q Push TX Code CH Select a TX code channel appears w Push to...

Page 25: ...ct to set the digit The editable digit will move to the right automatically y Repeat r and t to input all allowable digits u Push Call or PTT to transmit the selected TX code TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA TX CODE ENTER KEY q Select the desired TX code channel via TX Code CH Up TX Code CH Down w Push TX Code Enter to enter the TX code edit mode e Push TX Code Enter to select the desired digit to be edited ...

Page 26: ... channel e Push DTMF Autodial to transmit the DTMF code in the se lected DTMF channel Scrambler function The voice scrambler function provides private communication be tween stations The frequency inversion type is equipped to all versions and some versions have the Rolling or Non rolling type installed q Push Scrambler to turn the scrambler function ON appears w Push Scrambler again to turn the s...

Page 27: ... Set mode w Push User Set Mode momentarily to select the appropriate item Then push CH Up or CH Down to set the desired level condi tion Available set mode functions Backlight ON Auto or OFF Beep ON or OFF SQL Level 0 to 255 AF Min level ON or OFF Mic Gain 1 to 5 Battery Voltage ON or OFF e Push and hold User Set Mode for 1 sec again to exit the User Set mode 18 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 28: ...tively P1 Digital Push to select the call list ID transmit mes sage or to display the receive message re cord for selection P3 Moni Audi Push this key after the communication to send a clear down signal during MSK chan nel operation CH Down Up While in the standby condition selects the operating channel After pushing Digital or TX Code CH Se lect push to select the call list or TX code channel res...

Page 29: ...ppears w Push and hold PTT then speak into the microphone at a nor mal voice level Transmit Busy indicator lights red e Release PTT to return to receive Transmit Busy indicator lights green while receiving a signal r To finish the conversation push P3 Moni Audi to send the Clear down signal Either station can send a clear down signal is displayed for 2 sec approx disappears and the transceiver ret...

Page 30: ...s Appears w Push and hold PTT then speak into the microphone at a nor mal voice level NOTE Only one station is permitted to speak Transmit Busy indicator lights red e Release PTT to return to receive Transmit Busy indicator lights green while receiving a signal r To finish the conversation push P3 Moni Audi to send the Clear down signal Either station can send a clear down signal is displayed for ...

Page 31: ...er is pow ered OFF the all records are cleared q Push P1 Digital for 1 sec Displays following indication When a record is available When no record is available w Push to select the desired call e Push P1 Digital for 1 sec again to return to the standby con dition When no operation is performed for 30 sec the transceiver re turns to the standby condition automatically 22 4 BIIS OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 32: ...on mode Call code text is displayed w Push to select the desired call code e Push P0 Call or PTT to call PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted NOTE When no answer back is received the transceiver re peats the call 3 times default automatically and is displayed during each call However an error beep sounds and is displayed when no answer back is received after the calls r ...

Page 33: ...ly when PTT call capability is permitted NOTE When no answer back is received the transceiver re peats the call 3 times default automatically and is displayed during each call However an error beep sounds and is displayed when no answer back is received after the calls r Push PTT to transmit release to receive t Push P3 Moni Audi to send the Clear down signal 24 4 BIIS OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 34: ...atically t Repeat e and r to input all allowable digits y Push P0 Call or PTT to call PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted NOTE When no answer back is received the transceiver re peats the call 3 times default automatically and is displayed during each call However an error beep sounds and is displayed when no answer back is received after the calls u Push PTT to transmi...

Page 35: ...lternately depending on the setting w Push P3 Moni Audi to return to the standby condition NOTE Only the calling station ID or text is displayed no message is displayed alternately when the scroll timer is set to OFF In this case push Status Up Status Down to dis play the status message manually 26 4 BIIS OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...

Page 36: ... SDM is displayed alter nately depending on the setting w When the received SDM includes more than 8 characters the message scrolls automatically when the automatic scroll func tion is activated Push Status Up Status Down to scroll the message manually e Push P3 Moni Audi to return to the standby condition 27 4 BIIS OPERATION ...

Page 37: ...arily Displays message memory When a message is available When no message is available e Push to select the desired message When selecting the SDM that includes more than 8 characters the message scrolls automatically when the automatic scroll function is activated Push Status Up Status Down to scroll the message manually r Push P1 Digital for 1 sec again to return to the standby con dition When n...

Page 38: ...atus call can be sent with both individual and group calls D Transmitting a status q While in the standby condition push P1 Digital then push to select the desired station group code w Push P1 Digital again then push to select the de sired status message Or you can select the desired status message using Status Up Status Down key directly Status message is displayed e Push P0 Call or PTT to transm...

Page 39: ...red station group code w Push P1 Digital again then push to select the de sired SDM Or you can select the desired SDM using Status Up Status Down key directly SDM is displayed e Push P0 Call or PTT to transmit the SDM to the selected station group PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted 2 beeps will sound and the transceiver returns to the standby con dition automatically w...

Page 40: ...4 message is received When the status 24 message GPS request is received Fully automatic When automatic position transmission is enabled send the po sition data according to Time Marker and Interval Timer set tings PTT is released When Send with Logoff is enabled Set the Log In Off item as L OFF After sending a status message When Send with Status is enabled After sending an SDM When Send with SDM...

Page 41: ... to provide remote control data reception etc Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details Digital ANI The own ID can be transmitted each time the PTT is pushed log in or released log off during individual or group call communica tions By receiving the ANI the communication log can be recorded when using a PC dispatch application In addition when using the ANI with log in the PTT side...

Page 42: ...ansmission is performed on the emergency chan nel however when no emergency channel is specified the signal is transmitted on the previously selected channel There is no change in the function display or beep emission during automatic emergency transmission Stun function When the specified ID set as a killer ID is received the stun func tion is activated When the killer ID is received the transcei...

Page 43: ...on When one of the following operations is performed the transceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically Priority A is selected when Clear down signal is received transmitted Set the Move to PrioA CH item as Clear Down Turning the power ON The Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power is turned ON Status call The Priority A channel is selected when transmitting a stat...

Page 44: ...ct the battery Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery dam age may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the sur face of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire R DANGER NEVER use the transceiver or the battery if either one is da...

Page 45: ...y with the transceiver for which it is specified Never use a battery with any other equipment or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual R DANGER If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes blindness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rub bing them and see a doctor immediately R WARNING Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an ab normal odo...

Page 46: ...ended period of time If the battery must be left unused for a long time it must be detached from the transceiver after discharging You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as below 20 C to 45 C within a month 20 C to 40 C within six months 20 C to 35 C within a year BE SURE to replace the battery pack with...

Page 47: ...battery charger beyond the specified time for charging If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time stop charging and re move the battery from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire over heating or the battery may rupture R WARNING NEVER insert the transceiver battery attached to the transceiver into the charger if it...

Page 48: ...ck with without the transceiver into the char ger The charge indicator lights green r Charge the battery pack approximately 10 hours depending on the remaining power condition The charge indicator goes off when charging is complete Power adapter purchase separately Supplied screws Battery pack Transceiver Charge indicator lights green while charging Turn power OFF BC 152N 39 5 BATTERY CHARGING ...

Page 49: ...he problem through the use of these solutions the battery pack or the charger may be damaged or the battery life may be over In that case contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center NOTE After charging is completed the BC 152N will automatically re charge the battery pack when the battery voltage decreases If the battery pack is often left in the charger for long periods the battery life cy...

Page 50: ...r BC 121N before battery charging q Connect the AD 100 charger adapter and the BC 119N or BC 121N w Install the AD 100 into the holder space of the BC 119N or BC 121N with the supplied screws 41 5 BATTERY CHARGING This illustration is described with the BC 119N AD 100 Plugs Sockets Screws supplied with the charger adapter ...

Page 51: ...5L CP 23L Power adapter Not supplied with some versions AD 100 charger adapter is installed in BC 119N Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 23L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the power adapter CAUTION NEVER connect the OPC 515L to a power source using reverse polarity This will ruin the battery charger White line Black li...

Page 52: ...ately A power adapter BC 157 or the DC power cable OPC 656 Power adapter Purchase separately MULTI CHARGER AD 100 charger adapters are installed in each slot Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with a DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A CAUTION NEVER connect the OPC 656 to a power source using reverse po larity This will ruin the battery charger Red line Black li...

Page 53: ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 IMPORTANT Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter This illustration shows the BC 152N Tabs Guide rails ...

Page 54: ...hone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water If the connector becomes wet be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver NOTE The microphone is located at the top of the speaker mi crophone as shown in the diagram above To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal voice hold the micro phone approximately 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak in a normal voice level ...

Page 55: ...t accidental dropping or water intrusion in the connector IMPORTANT KEEP the SP MIC jack cover attached trans ceiver when the speaker microphone is not in use Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached however the terminals pins will become rusty or the trans ceiver will function abnormally if the connector becomes wet CAUTION For ATEX compliance in hazardous areas t...

Page 56: ...er BC 145S ac adapter For rapid charging of battery packs A power adapter is not sup plied with some versions Charging time approximately 2 to 2 5 hours BC 121N multi charger AD 100 charger adapter 6 pcs BC 157S ac adapter For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 100 s are re quired simultaneously A power adapter should be purchased separately Charging time approximately 2 to 2 5 hours H...

Page 57: ... for optimal perfor mance when used with an Icom transceiver Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event it is used with equipment that is not manu factured or approved by Icom Some options may not be available in some countries Please ask your dealer for details ...

Page 58: ...type BP 227AXD When the transceiver is used in a hazardous areas either the jack cover or HM 138 must be attached to the connector Failure to do this will make the transceiver ATEX non compliant and may result in an accident during use in hazardous areas The battery shall be charged only in non hazardous areas The battery shall be changed only in non hazardous areas Ambient operating temperature 2...

Page 59: ...rface temperature Protection by enclosures according EN60079 0 and EN60079 31 Ambient temperature Explosion protection marking CE conformity marking Type of Explosive atmosphere G for gas vapors and mist D for dusts Gas Equipment Protection Level EPL Identification number of notified body where appropriate LCIE 0081 Equipment category 1 for Zone 0 or 20 2 for Zone 1 or 21 3 for Zone 2 or 22 for mi...

Page 60: ...lcohol I amyl acetate n butane n butyl alcohol Ethylene Acetylene Acetalde hyde Ethyl ether Benzine Diesel fuel Aircraft fuel Heating oil n hexane Acetone Ethane Ethyl acetate Ammonia Benzene pure Acetic acid Carbon Monoxide Methanol Propane Toluene Hydrogen Town Gas Coal Gas Carbon disulphide Ethyl nitrate Fig 1 ...

Page 61: ...ls on the attached Declaration of Conformity CE versions of the IC F61 L which display the CE symbol on the serial number label comply with the es sential requirements of the ATEX Directive 52 9 CE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...

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