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Operator’s Manual

AE/LZT 123 1868 R10A

EDACS

/ProVoice

™

LPE-200

Portable Radio

Summary of Contents for LPE-200

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual AE LZT 123 1868 R10A EDACS ProVoice LPE 200 Portable Radio ...

Page 2: ...s Inc Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States NOTICE This manual is published by M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc without any warranty Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and or equipment may be made by M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc at any time and wit...

Page 3: ...es 23 Error Messages 26 UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR UDC 26 ALERT TONES 26 Call Originate 26 Call Queued Trunked Mode Only 27 Autokey Trunked Mode Only 27 System Busy Trunked Mode Only 27 Call Denied Trunked Mode Only 27 Carrier Control Timer 28 Low Battery Warning 28 Low Battery Alert Transmit Lockout 28 Key Press Alert 28 OPERATION 29 TURNING ON THE RADIO 29 SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION 30 Syste...

Page 4: ...t 41 Deleting Groups from a Scan List 44 Nuisance Delete 45 SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS 46 Wide Area System Scanning 46 Priority System Scan 46 ProSound 48 ProScan 48 Menu Selection 49 Pre Programmed Keypad Key 50 INDIVIDUAL CALLS 50 Receiving And Responding To An Individual Call Trunked Mode Only 50 Sending An Individual Call Trunked Mode Only 52 Call Storage Lists 54 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS 55...

Page 5: ...nly 61 STATUS MESSAGE OPERATION 62 STATUS OPERATION 62 MESSAGE OPERATION 63 DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION 63 EMERGENCY OPERATION 64 MACRO KEY OPERATION 65 MENU 65 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION 70 Clear Mode 70 Digital Mode 71 Private Mode 72 Private Operation 74 PORTABLE DATA 78 DISPLAYS 78 DATA OFF OPERATION 79 DATA ON OPERATION 79 EXITING DATA CALLS 80 SCAN LOCKOUT MODE 80 DATA LOCKOUT MODE 81 CONVENTIONA...

Page 6: ... TIPS 88 BATTERY PACKS 88 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 88 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL 90 NICKEL CADMIUM NiCd BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL 90 NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE NiMH BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL 90 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 90 REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 91 INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE 92 BATTERY PACKS 93 ACCESSORIES 94 GLOSSARY 95 WARRANTY 98 BATTERY WARRANTY 99 OPERATOR S RADIO SETUP 100 EMERGENCY NUMBERS 10...

Page 7: ...ntrolled via digital communication with the system controller This provides advanced programmable features and fast access to communication channels In the conventional mode the user selects a channel and directly communicates on that channel In this mode a system refers to a set of channels A channel is a transmit receive radio frequency pair Advanced hardware and software technology enables this...

Page 8: ...ol knob and an EMERGENCY button An OPTION button CLEAR MONITOR button and the Push To Talk PTT button are all located on the left side panel The Universal Device Connector UDC is located on the right panel and is used while programming the radio and for accessory connection A battery release button is located on the back adjacent to the PPT button The display has three twelve character alphanumeri...

Page 9: ...9 Figure 1 LPE 200 Radio Scan Model Shown ...

Page 10: ...10 Figure 2 LPE 200 Radio System Model Shown ...

Page 11: ... Power On Off Volume Knob System Group Channel Knob Antenna Emergency Button TX LED Option Button Clear Monitor Button Push To Talk PTT Button Battery Release Button Figure 3 Top Back and Left Panel Views ...

Page 12: ...al stop which can if desired limit the positions accessed If the knob will not access all positions do not force it POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB Applies power to the radio and adjusts the receiver s volume Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio A single alert tone if enabled through programming indicates the radio is operational Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume le...

Page 13: ...EMERGENCY HOME BUTTON The EMERGENCY HOME button is used to automatically select a pre programmed Group System by pressing and holding for a programmed duration It can also be used to declare emergency by pressing and holding for programmed duration The button must be pre programmed for either operation not both OPTION BUTTON Programmable per system ...

Page 14: ... state In conventional mode pressing this button unmutes the receiver so activity on the selected channel can be monitored When pressed and held for approximately 3 seconds this button toggles conventional channel decoding encoding Channel Guard Digital Channel Guard on and off if programmed for the selected channel PUSH TO TALK BUTTON PTT Enables the radio s transmitter for voice communication Re...

Page 15: ... The keys have special functions and are labeled as such using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys Each key is described below Figure 4 Keypad Scan Model Figure 5 Keypad System Model ...

Page 16: ...ction accesses the menu list This is a list of additional features that are not available directly from the keypad See MENU for details Secondary function activates a selected item within a list After the menu list is accessed select a menu item from the list via or and activate it with this key Once activated M continues its secondary function for activating a selected parameter setting until the...

Page 17: ...Model 1 Used to directly access systems via the keypad and to access system selection in increasing or decreasing order or to select a set bank of systems See SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION for details 2 Used to directly access groups via the keypad and to access group selection in increasing or decreasing order or to select a set bank of groups See SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION for details 3 Use...

Page 18: ...erconnect special call function See Telephone Interconnect Calls for details Used to call an individual or make an all call See Individual Call for details BUTTON AND KEYPAD REASSIGNMENT Pre programming the radio using the PC Programming Software permits the reassignment of button and keypad key functions The EMERGENCY OPTION CLEAR MONITOR and PTT buttons along with the front panel keypad keys can...

Page 19: ...rate as marked If they have been reassigned Table 1 should be completed to show the new function s Substitute the new assigned keys when using the operating procedures Table 1 Button and Key Assignments STANDARD ASSIGNMENTS REASSIGNMENT OPTION Side CLEAR MONITOR PTT EMERGENCY M O A S ...

Page 20: ... primarily to display radio status icons All three lines are used to display menu options when in the menu mode If programmed the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up when radio controls are operated Figure 6 Display Radio Status Icons Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on t...

Page 21: ... system the radio may be programmed to automatically transmit without pressing PTT to maintain digital communication with the Trunked System The transmit indicator will turn on whenever the radio is transmitting ON indicates the radio is in the special call select entry mode Individual or Telephone Interconnect ON indicates the selected group or channel is selected to transmit at low power OFF ind...

Page 22: ...ondition exists Indicates the EDACS is in the failsoft mode if enabled through programming ON indicates the group or channel is enabled to receive encrypted messages FLASHING indicates an encrypted transmission is being received ON indicates the scan mode is enabled rotates clockwise OFF indicates SCAN is temporarily disabled no status icon is present On indicates selected group or channel is in s...

Page 23: ... Message Name Description QUEUED Call Queued Trunked mode only Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue SYS BUSY System Busy Trunked mode only Indicates the system is busy no channels are currently available the queue is full or an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is currently transmitting DENIED Call Denied Trunked mode only Indicates the radio or talkgroup is...

Page 24: ...ARND Talk around Conventional mode only Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talk around mode no repeater SYSC ON System Scan Features On Trunked mode only Indicates the System Scan features are enabled SYSC OFF System Scan Features Off Trunked mode only Indicates the System Scan features are disabled LOW BATT Low Battery Battery voltage has dropped below the point to where...

Page 25: ...o This message will be flashing on line two VOL 31 Volume Level Indicates the current volume level The volume level display ranges from OFF silent to 31 loudest WHC Who Has Called trunked mode only ON indicates an individual call has been received but not responded to The indicator turns OFF if the individual call mode is entered the system is changed or the radio is turned off and back on UNKNOWN...

Page 26: ... provides the audio and control connections between the radio and the vehicular charger The UDC is also used to program and service the radio ALERT TONES The LPE 200 radio also provides audible alert tones or beeps to indicate the various operating conditions These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming Call Originate A short mid pitched alert tone sounds after keying the radio...

Page 27: ...ically keys the transmitter autokey for a short period to hold the channel The radio sounds a mid pitched tone when it is clear to talk immediately press the PTT button to keep the assigned channel System Busy Trunked Mode Only Three low pitched beeps will be heard if 1 the radio is keyed when the system is busy 2 if no channels are available for sending the message 3 if the call queue is full 4 o...

Page 28: ...nd comes on indicating that the battery voltage is low Double tones are then heard until the PTT or CLEAR button is pressed Low Battery Alert Transmit Lockout If the radio is keyed and a double tone is heard as well as LOW BATT is displayed the battery is discharged beyond the point where the radio will transmit The radio will still be able to receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond t...

Page 29: ...m and group see system and group selection section The display indicates the current system and group names 5 The radio is now ready to transmit and receive calls In the trunked environment CC SCAN will be displayed if communication with the system s control channel cannot be established This may occur if for example the radio is out of range of the trunking site It may be necessary to move to ano...

Page 30: ...OTE The radio is supplied with a mechanical stop which can if desired limit the number of positions accessed If the knob will not access all positions do not force it METHOD 2 From keypad If system selection is programmed as the primary function of and select a system by pressing or to scroll through the system list The display registers the new system name on line one METHOD 3 Direct Access Press...

Page 31: ...ifferent sets of 16 systems each banks if more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio The systems within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1 Example System 1 North Group 1 Group 1 2 South 2 Group 2 3 East 3 Group 3 4 West 4 Group 4 Press 1 South is the currently selected system Press 4 ...

Page 32: ...lection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob select a group by turning the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob to the desired group number position The display registers the new group name on line two If the knob is moved to a position greater than the number of programmed groups the highest programmed group will remain selected ...

Page 33: ...hin each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob as described in METHOD 1 METHOD 2 From keypad If group selection is programmed as the primary function of and select a group by pressing or to scroll through the group list The display registers the new group name on line two METHOD 3 Direct Access Press 2 to enter the group select mode Press the numeric key which is mapped to the...

Page 34: ...34 Example System 1 North Group 1 Group 1 2 South 2 Group 2 3 East 3 Group 3 4 West 4 Group 4 Press 2 North is the currently selected group Press 4 Press M ...

Page 35: ...OWER ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise A short alert signal if enabled through programming indicates the radio is ready to use 2 GROUP CALL When the radio receives a group call it unmutes on the assigned working channel and comes on Line one shows GR followed by the logical ID number if received of the unit sending the message or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list...

Page 36: ...t initiated group calls Pressing the M key will display the time elapsed since that call was received Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the displayed radio ID Turning the radio off will clear this list Note The list described above also functions to store previous individual calls received See Individual Calls section for details ...

Page 37: ...d are displayed and a short mid pitch tone sounds if programmed indicating communication can begin If two or more tones or a high pitched tone is heard the system may be busy and the call request has been placed in queue or the request has been denied for some reason Refer to the ALERT TONES section for more details 4 Hold the radio approximately three inches from the mouth and speak in a normal v...

Page 38: ...during conventional failsoft will be the same as operation on a conventional system except that it will not be possible to select a communications channel or use emergency and special call When trunking is restored the radio will automatically be returned to normal operation Emergency and Special Call are not operational during conventional failsoft Also the GROUP will not operate Conventional Fai...

Page 39: ...s and hold the red EMERGENCY button that is on top of the radio in front of the antenna for approximately one second this time is programmable and therefore could be longer or shorter check with the system administrator The radio will transmit an emergency call request with the radio ID until an emergency channel assignment is received 2 When the working channel assignment is received the radio so...

Page 40: ...up scan list is retained in memory when the radio is turned off or when the battery pack is removed The following procedures outline scan operations for trunked groups See the conventional mode operating procedures for specific procedures on conventional channel scanning Turning Scan On and Off 1 Toggle scan operation on by pressing S SCAN Model or 3 SYSTEM Model icon rotates clockwise to indicate...

Page 41: ...can List SCAN Model Radios 1 Scan must be off to add delete groups to from the scan list If the scan icon is on press the S key to turn scan off 2 Select the desired group using the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob and or the or keys If the selected group is currently on the list pressing A will display on line three 3 If the scan list status icon is blank the group can be added to the scan list by press...

Page 42: ... already set and a new group is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2 the previously assigned group will change to non priority scanning One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed SCAN DIS The radio is not programmed to scan FIXED P1 A Priority 1 group has been pre programmed into the radio A new Priority 1 group cannot be selected FIXD LST A fixed scan list has been pre programmed ...

Page 43: ...yed on line three 5 Press 6 a third time to set the group to Priority 1 A is displayed on line three The priority level selection sequence only advances the group to next higher priority level and stops at priority level 1 To select a lower priority level the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest pri...

Page 44: ...te the group knob Each group status will appear on the display Deleting Groups from a Scan List SCAN Model Radios 1 With scan operation turned off select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system group scan list 2 Press A The current status of the group is displayed for a time out period 3 While the current status is displayed press A until the group from the scan list is blank ...

Page 45: ...runked system group scan list will show a blank for the time out period when it is the selected channel Nuisance Delete A group can also be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected group by pressing A key SCAN Model or 9 key System Models during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted group The group will be deleted from the system s group scan list in the s...

Page 46: ...he currently selected system s control channel radios may be programmed to automatically scan the control channels of other systems If a new control channel is found the radio will switch to the new system and sound an alert tone Priority System Scan The radio may also be programmed for Priority System Scan In order for this feature to work properly the control channel of the Priority System must ...

Page 47: ...find the control channel of the selected system and begins to wide area system scan the radio will only scan for the priority system control channel if the priority system is in the wide area scan list When ProSound ProScan Is Enabled The radio monitors the priority system and will switch to the priority system if the criteria defined by the controls in the ProSound ProScan Options dialog box are ...

Page 48: ...ProSound algorithm is based on Digital Received Signal Strength Indicator DRSSI measurements When the selected system degrades to a pre programmed level the radio will begin to look for a better control channel Once a control channel that exceeds the pre programmed parameters is found t6he radio will change to the new system and emit a tone If the control channel is completely lost the radio will ...

Page 49: ...ngth Indicator RSSI and Control Channel Verification CCV measurements When the selected system degrades to a pre programmed level the radio will begin to look for a better control channel Once a control channel that exceeds the pre programmed parameters is found the radio will change to the new system and emit a tone If the control channel is completely lost the radio will enter Wide Area System s...

Page 50: ...ame if the ID number is found in the individual call list The radio can be programmed to ring when an individual call is received If enabled the ring begins five seconds after the caller unkeys and will continue until the PTT button the CLEAR MONITOR button or the individual call mode is entered The volume of the ring is adjustable through the volume control levels If a response is made by pressin...

Page 51: ...st 10 callers in the Calls Received List as shown Individual calls are stored in the top half of the list 1 10 and Group calls are stored in the bottom half of the list 1 10 The most recent call is stored in position 1 the second most recent call is stored in position 2 etc To access this list press the key twice Use the keys to scroll through the list Pressing the M key will display the time elap...

Page 52: ... call System Model 1 To select a pre stored individual phone number enter the individual call mode using the key turns on Then scroll through the list of stored numbers using the or key 2 Press the PTT button when the radio is clear to transmit turns on turns off and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called individual s name if found in the list of stored individuals or LID followe...

Page 53: ...n turns off and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called individual s name or LID The message INDV displays on line two Direct Dialing of Individual Calls System Model only The following procedures describes how to initiate and complete a direct dialed individual call 1 If the individual call ID is not stored in the pre stored list of call ID s but the individual unit ID is known i...

Page 54: ...ed list 1 10 and the personality list 1 99 as defined by the user When the individual call mode is entered by pressing the calls received list is available The user can toggle to the personality list by selecting any index other than 0 or toggle between the two lists by pressing the key If wrap is enabled the calls received list wraps on itself and not into the other list The saved call list shows...

Page 55: ...nly to the user s radio it unmutes on the assigned working channel and turns on The first line displays PHONE The second line displays INDV Proceed with the call Press PTT to talk release PTT to listen Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call Trunked Mode Only Pre Stored Number Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call 1 System Model To select a previously st...

Page 56: ... speaker When someone answers the phone press the PTT button and speak into the microphone Release the PTT button to listen to the callee Unsuccessful interconnect signaling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed until the special call is cleared or the time out expires or another group or system is selected Terminate a call by pressing the CLEAR MONITOR butt...

Page 57: ... complete and the radio is clear to transmit turns on turns off and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called phone number The message PHONE displays on line two The radio then automatically transmits the dialed number 3 A telephone ring can be heard from the speaker When someone answers the phone press the PTT button and speak into the microphone Release the PTT button to listen to...

Page 58: ...answering machines credit card calls or other types of systems that require DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency access digits Overdial operation can also be used to initiate a telephone interconnect call via DTMF signaling if a dial tone has already been accessed on the system This is the method that is used for making a telephone interconnect call while operating in the conventional mode but will also...

Page 59: ...e using the M button Press M to enter the overdial select entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list turns on Press PTT to send the overdial sequence once If the number needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again this prevents unwanted numbers from being sent the next time the PTT button is pressed during the call This overd...

Page 60: ...1 Press and hold PTT while entering the overdial number sequence from the keypad This method sends DTMF tones during individual telephone interconnect trunked group or conventional channel calls Anytime the PTT button is pressed and held the keypad is enabled for DTMF entry METHOD 2 Press to enter the overdial select entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from th...

Page 61: ...all ID numbers telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing are stored in the special calls lists when programming the radio The radio operator can change the first ten entry locations of these lists The keypad is used when adding changing and storing numbers in these entry locations Use the following procedure to store a number in one of the first ten entries of a special call lis...

Page 62: ...operation permits the transmission of a pre programmed status condition to the EDACS site Message operation permits the transmission of a pre programmed message text to an EDACS site STATUS OPERATION To send a status condition press the M key followed by or key to select the pre programmed status STATUS and 0 through 9 pre programmed status selections are available from the menu If STATUS is selec...

Page 63: ... button prior to the time out period To view the currently selected status after it has been transmitted press the M key and then the key to ramp to STS re press the M key again and then the CLEAR button prior to the time out period If the status was not sent successfully to the site the text associated with the status will flash in the display MESSAGE OPERATION Message operation is performed in t...

Page 64: ...dynamic regroup and the user selects a group that has not been regrouped the display will show NO ENTRY The radio will be prevented from transmitting and receiving calls in this condition except for scanned groups The mode of communication on a selected talkgroup is determined by programming If the selected programmed talkgroup is programmed for digital communication the regrouped talkgroup will b...

Page 65: ...e sequence the next time the macro key is activated For detail operation and assignment of macro keys contact your communications supervisor or administrator MENU The menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad The order and actual menu items available is configurable through programming Upon radio power up the menu item that is at the top of the menu list will ...

Page 66: ...ed by using or to scroll through the list of parameter values Once the desired setting is reached press M to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing or will scroll through a list of informational displays The possible menu items are listed in Table 1 An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter chang...

Page 67: ...system or group name The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using or Once the desired setting is reached press M to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing or will scroll through a list of informational displays The menu items are listed Table 2 ...

Page 68: ... item BCK LIGHT Once selected BCKL OFF ON Selects the light level for backlighting Contrast Adjust Menu item CONTRAST Once selected CNTRST 1 2 3 4 Selects the display contrast level Transmit Power Select Menu item TX POWER Once selected POWER HI LO AUTO TRNK Selects radio output power mode Radio Revision Information Menu item REVISION Informational displays only see radio no user selectable settin...

Page 69: ...n NO DATA ON OFF Trunked Only Toggles Data operation On Off Select Individual Call from IC List IND CALL N A Trunked Only Refer to the Table of Contents for TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS Select Group GRP SEL N A Trunked Only Refer to the Table of Contents for SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION Talkaround TALKARND ON OFF Conventional Only Toggles talkaround feature On Off Select Channel CHN SEL N A Conv...

Page 70: ... OFF ON OFF System Scan features are toggled on and off Information Display PRS NAME XXXXXXXX Personality Name COM NET ERICSSON C 1995 Copyright FLSH VER FLASH Software r released 01A revision state DSP_ _RAM DSP Software DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have three 3 different voice modes clear analog digital and private encrypted The voice modes are programmed on a per gro...

Page 71: ...hich they are were received assuming the call or hang time is still active Individual phone all call and emergency calls are transmitted clear if the digital mode is disabled or inoperative 1 If receiving an analog message trunked call the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time on the working channel 2 If receiving an analog I Call the radio responds in the analog mode during the h...

Page 72: ...e radio using a cryptographic Keyloader Up to seven 7 different cryptographic keys numbered 1 7 can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio An individual key is automatically selected on a per group channel basis according to the radio programming Groups and channels within the digital system can be programmed for keys 1 7 private Up to 8 banks of 7 keys can be stored for private s...

Page 73: ... To display the cryptographic key currently in use for either the system encryption key for special call such as individual phone all agency or fleet or the group channel key for group or conventional calls perform the following procedure 1 Press the M button 2 Use the or button to select DISP KEY 3 Then use the or button to toggle between displaying the system key or the group channel key System ...

Page 74: ...oed The display will indicate KEY ZERO If the cryptographic key s are zeroed one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the radio before private communications may continue Private Operation Receiving an Encrypted Call When receiving the radio automatically switches between clear or private operation If the transmission being received is an encrypted transmission it will be decry...

Page 75: ... private mode the private mode will be enabled on power up Also the private mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio If a group or channel is not programmed for private mode operation PVT DIS will be displayed if attempt is made to enable private transmit mode It is not possible to operate on this group channel in private mode If the radio does not have the correct...

Page 76: ...clear group is entered in the scan list it will only receive clear calls If the same group was available in private and entered in the scan list it can receive clear and private calls provided autoselect was programmed in the radio The user can select transmitting on the scanned or selected group If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes clear digital private onl...

Page 77: ...ital or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to operate correctly The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems Inc The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile reverse engineer or disassemble the Object Code or in...

Page 78: ...32 compatible device that supports the Radio Data Interface RDI protocol Version 1 91 or greater may be connected to the radio Support for MDT s or host computers is a programmable option per radio Additionally radios may also be programmed for data only operation no voice calls transmitted or received DISPLAYS The following will be displayed in the display during the various states of data mode o...

Page 79: ...less an actual emergency condition exists Alert tone will sound Pressing the OPTION button if pre programmed for no data key Alert tone will sound Pressing the no data ND key pre programmed DATA ON OPERATION The data state is enabled by one of the following depending on how it was disabled DATA ON will be displayed on the top line in the display for two seconds then the display returns to normal P...

Page 80: ...group or system change SCAN LOCKOUT MODE Following the transmission or reception of a data call if scan is enabled scanning will stop temporarily two independent pre programmed times after receive data call and after transmit data call During this time the scan indicator will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended This mode is normally exited when the pre programmed time ...

Page 81: ...nnels non trunked Each channel consists of a preset frequency pair for transmit and receive during repeater operation or a single frequency for both transmit and receive during talk around no repeater operation To use this mode the operator selects a conventional system which includes one or more conventional channels Each conventional channel may have one or more features such as Channel Guard pr...

Page 82: ...evel 3 Select the desired conventional system and channel The display indicates the current conventional system and channel names 4 The radio is now ready to receive calls 5 When the radio receives a call and the correct encoding is decoded if programmed and enabled it unmutes on the channel and comes on SENDING A CALL 1 Turn on the radio and set the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob to the desired volume ...

Page 83: ...upper left front corner 5 Release the PTT button when the transmission is complete and listen for a reply The following procedures outline scan operations for conventional channels ADDING CHANNELS TO A SCAN LIST 1 With scan operation turned off select the desired channel to add to the selected conventional system channel scan list 2 Press A Scan or 6 System The current status will be displayed in ...

Page 84: ... 9 during this time out period to delete the channel from the scan list turns off Any channel that is not in a conventional system channel scan list will show a blank for the time out period when it is the selected channel Nuisance Delete A channel can also be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel by pressing A scan key during scan operation while the radio is disp...

Page 85: ...n channel is displayed The radio will continue scanning if a new channel is selected when scan is on Pressing the PTT button when scan is on will cause the radio to transmit on the displayed channel or to the currently selected channel depending on programming Scan will be temporarily disabled when an emergency is declared TURNING SCAN OFF Toggle scan operation off by pressing S or 3 The radio wil...

Page 86: ...o way radio equipment the user must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the intended type of radio operation Following these rules will help to eliminate confusion assure the most efficient use of existing radio channels and result in a smoothly functioning radio network When using the radio remember these rules 1 It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergenc...

Page 87: ...es Only those messages essential for the business operation may be sent 6 It is against the Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio Conversations between others sharing a communications channel must be regarded as confidential 7 The FCC also requires that the caller be identified at certain specific times by means of call letters Refer to the rules that apply ...

Page 88: ...eiving parties In areas where transmission or reception is poor some improvements may be obtained by insuring that the antenna is vertical Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communication BATTERY PACKS CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK After receiving a new rechargeable battery pack it should be fully charged before placing it into service This also ap...

Page 89: ...ies which have been stored charged or discharged will generally not be capable of full capacity until the batteries have been fully cycled two or three times Charging a battery in a M A COM rapid charger and discharging the battery pack with the radio until low battery is indicated is considered one cycle Improvements in the manufacturing of present generation NiCD rechargeable batteries minimize ...

Page 90: ... concerning recycling options or proper disposal in your area Call Toll Free 1 800 8 BATTERY for information and or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your state NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE NiMH BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL There are no laws regulating the disposal of nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries However they may be recycled Call Toll Free 1 800 8 BATTERY for information and or pr...

Page 91: ... Battery Pack Release Button 4 When replacing the battery pack align the ribs on the sides of the battery pack with the slots in the sides of the radio Push down and slide the battery pack into place 2 Take hold of the Battery Pack and slide it back until it stops 3 Lift up and separate the battery pack from the radio Figure 7 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 1 En...

Page 92: ...s Class I II III Division 1 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups D F and G atmospheres Non Incendive approval includes Class I Division 2 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups A B C and D atmospheres Approval through the Canadian Standards Association CSA includes Class I Group D Class II Group G Coal Dust and Class III CSA approval also includes Class I Division 2 Groups A B C an...

Page 93: ...rated and labeled as Factory Mutual CSA Intrinsically Safe Use of nonspecified battery packs voids Factory Mutual CSA approval The following battery packs are approved for use in intrinsically safe radios BKB 191 202 2 Rechargeable Battery Pack Extra High Capacity BKB 191 203 2 Rechargeable Battery Pack High Capacity ...

Page 94: ...ophone KRY 101 1617 A2 A4 Speaker Microphone with Antenna ProVision order antenna seperately RLD 541 07 11 Earpiece Kit KRE 101 1223 01 Antenna 806 870 MHz Whip KRE 101 1216 01 Antenna 806 870 MHz Elevated Feed KRY 101 1232 2 Belt Clip KRY 101 1608 A1 Belt Loop w swivel KRY 101 1605 01 Leather Case w Belt Loop KRY 101 1605 02 Leather Case w swivel Belt Loop KRY 101 1607 1 Shoulder Strap ...

Page 95: ...ngaged in active voice communications conventional channel a radio channel transmit receive that is allocated for conventional non trunked use and may be manually selected by the operator conventional mode communicating on radio channels allocated for conventional use CCT Carrier Controlled Timer a programmable timer that will disable a transmission if the timer length is exceeded CG Channel Guard...

Page 96: ...end of the lock out period the radio sounds two short low pitched beeps and is again ready to receive a call from any of the programmed groups Trunked Mode Only Individual Call Every radio in the system is programmed with a unique individual identification code A mobile or personal unit can be programmed to call another particular unit by selecting the individual by name or ID number Trunked Mode ...

Page 97: ...ked Operation refers to the use of a set of radio frequency channels by multiple user groups By using high speed digital data the radio goes to an unused channel when a call is initiated and will also only respond to calls in the same user group In this way conversation privacy between user groups is assured trunked radio system a radio system in which a limited number of radio channels is dynamic...

Page 98: ...ected by Seller s reasonable efforts the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price Labor to perform warranty service will be provided at no charge during the warranty period only for the Equipment covered under Paragraph B 3 To be eligible for no charge labor service must be performed by an Authorized Service Center ASC or other Servicer approved for these purposes either at its plac...

Page 99: ...maining unexpired warranty period of the original battery This warranty becomes void if 1 The battery has been subjected to any kind of misuse detrimental exposure or has been involved in an accident 2 The battery is used in equipment or service other than the radio equipment for which it is specified E The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims except as to title based u...

Page 100: ...100 OPERATOR S RADIO SETUP RADIO TYPE _____________________________ FREQUENCY BAND ________________________ OPERATOR S NAME _______________________ EMERGENCY GROUP ______________________ ...

Page 101: ...101 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police State Police Fire Poison Control Ambulance Life Saving and Rescue Squad ...

Page 102: ...M A COM Wireless Systems 3315 Old Forest Road Lynchburg Virginia 24501 Outside USA 434 385 2400 Toll Free 800 528 7711 www macom wireless com Printed in U S A ...

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