Futurecom Systems Group ULC VRX1000VHF VRX1000 User Manual

Futurecom Systems Group ULC. VRX1000

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VRX1000 VEHICLE RADIO EXTENDER User’s Guide8A087X02 Draft 0.2 JUNE 2015
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 2 of 20 NOTES
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 3 of 20 Contents Contents...........................................................................................................................3Manual Revisions..........................................................................................................4Computer Software Copyrights ..................................................................................... 5Document Copyrights.................................................................................................... 5Disclaimer .....................................................................................................................5Trademarks ................................................................................................................... 5Commercial Warranty and Service................................................................................6Notations Used in This Manual......................................................................................7RF Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions.................................................................................................9RF Exposure Label ..................................................................................................... 10FCC Label ................................................................................................................... 10Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards .........................................................................................11Introduction ...................................................................................................................12Identifying Your VRX1000 Model ................................................................................ 13Frequency Band of Operation............................................................................................... 13Cross-Band ........................................................................................................................... 13VRX1000 Operation Basics .................................................................................................. 14Powering up the VRX1000.......................................................................................... 15Turning ON the VRX1000 ........................................................................................... 15Activating the VRX1000 via the Control Head...................................................................... 15Turning OFF the VRX1000 ......................................................................................... 16Deactivating the VRX1000 via the MSU Control Head......................................................... 16Selecting VRX1000 Channel.......................................................................................17Independent VRX1000 Channel Change ............................................................................. 17Strapped VRX1000 Channel Change................................................................................... 17Local Mode Indication .................................................................................................17Appendix 1 – VRX1000 Specifications - Preliminary .................................................18Contact Information......................................................................................................20
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 4 of 20 Manual Revisions Rev # Date ECN Notes & References DRAFT 0.1 Oct 28, 2014 na DRAFT 0.1 DRAFT 0.11 Apr 30, 2015 na DRAFT 0.11 DRAFT 0.2 June 25, 2015 na DRAFT 0.2
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 5 of 20 Computer Software Copyrights The products described in this manual include copyrighted Futurecom computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States, Canada and other countries preserve for Futurecom certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer programs. Any copyrighted computer program contained in the Futurecom products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Futurecom. The purchase of Futurecom products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppels, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Futurecom, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. Document Copyrights No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose without written permission of Futurecom. Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve reliability, function or design. Futurecom does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein. Trademarks MOTOROLA, ASTRO, XTLTM2500, XTLTM5000, XTSTM1500, XTSTM2500, XTSTM5000, APXTM4000, APXTM4500, APXTM6000, APXTM7000, APXTM6500, APXTM7500, MDC1200 are trademarks of Motorola Solutions Inc.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 6 of 20 Commercial Warranty and Service Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. warrants to the original purchaser all standard products sold by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment from Futurecom Systems Group ULC. Futurecom’s warranty hereunder DOES NOT cover the following : (i) Defects or damage resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner. (ii) Defects or damage from improper installation, testing, operation, or maintenance. (iii) Defects or damage due to alterations, modifications or adjustments carried out by the Buyer without Futurecom’s explicit approval. (iv) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water or neglect. (v) Freight costs to the repair depot. (vi) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to the product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the product. (vii) Normal wear and tear. The warranty set forth herein is conditioned upon proper storage, installation, use and maintenance in accordance with applicable written recommendation of Futurecom. The warranty furnished hereunder does not extend to damage to items purchased hereunder resulting in whole or in part from the use of components, accessories, parts of supplies not furnished by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. Futurecom’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace, at Futurecom’s option, any defective component or item and pay transportation expenses for such replacement at no charge to Buyer who shall provide labor for the removal of the defective component or item and installation of its replacement at no charge to Futurecom. Buyer shall bear all risk of loss or damage to returned goods while in transit. In the event no defect or breach of warranty is discovered by Futurecom upon receipt of any returned item, the item will be returned to Buyer at Buyer’s expense and Buyer will reimburse Futurecom for the transportation charges, labor and associated charges incurred in testing the allegedly defective item. Except as expressly provided herein, Futurecom makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect to any goods, parts and service provided by Futurecom including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty is limited to the remedies provided in the paragraph above. Futurecom shall not in any event be liable for any other damages arising out of or in connection with furnishing of goods, parts or service hereunder, or the performance, use of, or inability to use any goods, parts or service, or otherwise, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory. To exercise this warranty, please contact Futurecom’s Administration Department in Concord, Ontario, Canada at 1-800 701 9180 to obtain a return material authorization (RMA) and shipping instructions. No product will be accepted for return without an RMA. The repair of a product by Futurecom pursuant to this warranty is warranted for the balance of the original warranty period, or at least 90 days from date of shipment to Buyer of the repaired product.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 7 of 20 Notations Used in This Manual The following notations are used throughout this document: NOTE: A clarifying statement that expands on the text that follows. IMPORTANT! An important statement that should be considered and / or implemented in order to achieve adequate equipment operation. ATTENTION! An instruction that must be followed to insure compliance with the appropriate standards or proper equipment operations.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 8 of 20 FCC LABELS: 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. and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC SECTION 15.105 INFORMATION TO THE USER: NOTE: 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. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 9 of 20 RF Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions ATTENTION! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. could void the User’s authority to operate the equipment. To satisfy FCC/IC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, the minimum separation distances specified in Table 1 should be maintained. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance are not allowed. ATTENTION! Futurecom requires the P25 VRX1000 operator to ensure FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure are met. The minimum distance between all possible personnel and the body of the VRX1000 equipped vehicle is specified in the “RF Safety” booklet. Failure to observe the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance exclusion area around the antenna may expose persons within this area to RF energy above the FCC exposure limit for bystanders (general population). It is the responsibility of the repeater operator to ensure MPE limits are observed at all times during repeater transmissions. The repeater operator must ensure at all times that no person comes within MPE distance from the vehicle body. USA Users: Do not use the VRX1000 in the frequency band 406.0 – 406.1MHz. This frequency band is reserved for distress beacons. ATTENTION! This radio is intended for use in occupational / controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use. It is the responsibility of the VRX1000 Operator to ensure that Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits are observed at all times during repeater transmissions. If this vehicle repeater is used in combination with a separate mobile radio transmitter, the Repeater operator must ensure at all times that no person comes within the MPE distance from the vehicle body to ensure compliance with the FCC’s/IC’s RF energy exposure limits for the general population. The minimum lateral distance between all possible personnel and the body of the VRX1000 equipped vehicle must be as specified in Table 1. Failure to observe the MPE distance exclusion area around the antenna may expose persons within this area to RF energy above the FCC exposure limit for bystanders (general population).
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 10 of 20 VRX1000 (3W) Minimum Lateral Distance from Antenna VHF 67.0cm (26.4 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty cycle) UHF 380-512MHz 40.0cm (15.75 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty cycle) 700MHz 28.3cm (11.1 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty cycle) 800MHz 26.8cm (10.6 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty cycle) Table 1 Minimum Lateral Distance from Antenna – VRX1000 NOTE: 50% Tx duty cycle is defined as Push To Talk (PTT), 50% Talk - 50% Listen. 100% Tx duty cycle is defined as Push To Talk (PTT), 100% Talk. IMPORTANT The maximum allowed gain of the λ/4 Omni-directional antenna for the VRX1000 is Unity (0dBd). RF Exposure Label The RF Exposure Label should be affixed in the vehicle beside the mobile radio control head. The label should be in the direct view of the Repeater operator. The label is supplied with the VRX1000. FCC Label including interference that may cause undesired 2) This device must accept any interference received,1) This device may not cause harmful interference, andOperation is subject to the following two conditions:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.operation.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 11 of 20 Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards ATTENTION! To ensure compliance with RF Energy Safety Standards:  Install only Futurecom / Motorola approved antennas and accessories and set conducted power into the VRX1000 antenna equal to or lower than the approved power levels – refer to Table 1.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 12 of 20 Introduction The VRX1000 is a simplex radio coverage extender, which is interfaced to a compatible remote mount Motorola Mobile Radio and enables Portable Subscriber Units (PSU) to be used in areas where only Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) coverage is available and PSU coverage is either intermittent or completely absent. Installed in the trunk of a car, fire truck, armored vehicle, ambulance, the VRX1000 extends radio communications to the PSU users who are outside of the vehicle, inside a nearby building or in any marginal portable radio coverage areas. The VRX1000 extends voice (analog or digital, clear or encrypted) communications and supports key trunking system features. The VRX1000 can be configured to provide various advanced options to the users.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 13 of 20 Identifying Your VRX1000 Model Frequency Band of Operation Depending on the frequency band of operation of the APX Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) and VRX1000, the VRX1000 models are classified as follows:  In-Band – when the MSU and VRX1000 operate in the same frequency band.  Cross-Band – when the MSU and VRX1000 operate in two different frequency bands. Cross-Band Cross-Band VRX1000 models do not include any filters on the MSU side since the MSU and VRX1000 are not intended to simultaneously operate in the same frequency band. In single band MSU configurations the MSU and VRX1000 operate in different frequency bands.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 14 of 20 VRX1000 Operation Basics The operation of the VRX1000 is determined by the following:  Firmware, Tier Options and programming settings of the VRX1000 (VRX1000 personality).  Firmware options and programming settings of the MSU that is interfaced to the VRX1000.  Configuration capabilities and programmed settings of the radio system.  Type and programming settings of the portable radios used for communications through the VRX1000. IMPORTANT! Depending on the selected personality settings and configuration capabilities of the complete radio system infrastructure, the features / options described throughout this document may or may not be applicable to the specific VRX1000 operation.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 15 of 20 Powering up the VRX1000 The VRX1000 powers up together with the MSU. The power up mode and channel are programmable. Depending on the programmed personality, the VRX1000 can power up in one of the following states:  VRX1000 Disabled mode, last selected VRX1000 channel  OFF mode  SYSTEM mode, last selected VRX1000 channel  SYSTEM mode, preprogrammed VRX1000 channel  LOCAL mode, last selected VRX1000 channel  LOCAL mode, preprogrammed VRX1000 channel  If the VRX1000 powers up on a ‘strapped’ mobile radio channel, the VRX1000 will be steered according to the Talk Group selected on the MSU. The steering may involve both VRX1000 channel and mode change. Turning ON the VRX1000 When the MSU is powered up, the VRX1000 can be activated by one or more of the methods described in the following section.  The VRX1000 is ON when SYSTEM (or optionally LOCAL) mode of operation is selected.  The VRX1000 is OFF when OFF mode is selected.  The VRX1000 is disabled when a “VRX1000 Disabled” Mode / Channel is selected on the APX MSU or if the currently selected VRX1000 and MSU modes are incompatible (such as TDMA MSU mode and P25 Digital VRX1000 channel). NOTE: The VRX1000 can only be activated when a compatible “VRX1000 Enabled” mode / channel is selected on the APX MSU. Activating the VRX1000 via the Control Head Ensure the MSU is powered up and a VRX1000 Enabled TG / channel is selected on the control head. To activate the VRX1000:  Press the DVRS menu item to enter the ‘DVR/VRX1000 Control Mode’.  Once in the ‘DVR/VRX1000 Control Mode’ screen, press the MODE button to toggle the available VRX1000 modes until the desired mode is selected.  Press the SEL button or wait the preprogrammed time until the ‘DVR/VRX1000 control Mode’ screen times out. The last selected VRX1000 mode becomes effective.  Long press of the DVRS menu item can be programmed to turn the VRX1000 ON/OFF. Pressing the DVRS button allows the user to enter the ‘DVR / VRX1000 Control Mode’ and to select the desired VRX1000 mode and channel.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 16 of 20 Turning OFF the VRX1000 Deactivating the VRX1000 via the MSU Control Head To deactivate the VRX1000 via the MSU control head:  Press the DVRS button to enter the ‘DVR/ VRX1000 Control Mode’, then press the MODE button until VR OFF is displayed and either press the SEL button or wait for the screen timeout (6 seconds). OR  Select a ‘DVR Disabled’ TG / Mode / Zone on the MSU OR  Power down the MSU if radio operation is no longer required.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 17 of 20 Selecting VRX1000 Channel When a ‘DVRS Enabled’ TG / Channel is selected on the MSU, the user may enter the ‘DVRS/VRX Control Mode’ by pressing the assigned DVRS button on the MSU control head and then change the VRX1000 mode / channel / status as described below: Independent VRX1000 Channel Change To change the VRX1000 channel:  Press the DVRS button and observe the display changing to the ‘DVR/VRX Control Mode’ screen with the top line displaying the currently selected VRX1000 mode and channel.  Use the MSU control head navigation keys to scroll through the available VRX1000 channels. Once the desired VRX1000 channel is selected, press the SEL button or wait until the control mode times out. Strapped VRX1000 Channel Change The VRX1000 mode and channel may be programmed to be strapped to the specific MSU TG/channel. In this case, selecting a specific MSU TG / channel would automatically force the VRX1000 to revert to a given VRX1000 channel and/or mode. For example, selecting a VRX1000 Enabled TG named ‘DISPATCH’ on the MSU CH may automatically force the VRX1000 to switch to Channel 1, SYSTEM Mode. When strapping is enabled, and the VRX1000 channel follows the MSU TG/mode selection, the user may still be allowed (if enabled by the VRX1000 programmed personality) to change the VRX1000 channel by pressing the DVRS button and then turning the mode knob. Local Mode Indication When the VRX1000 is operating in the LOCAL mode, the “DVRS/VRX Enabled” PSU User can see “LOCAL ONLY” message displayed on the PSU screen if Status broadcast is enabled in the VRX1000 as described in the ‘Status Broadcast’ paragraph. The above indication is only available on ‘DVRS/VRX Enabled’ P25 PSUs.
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 18 of 20 Appendix 1 – VRX1000 Specifications - Preliminary General Specifications Dimensions: Height / Width / Depth 45mm x 175mm x 160mm (cross band, no filters) Weight 2kg / 4.4 lbs (cross band, no filters) Channel Spacing 12.5 or 25 kHz programmable Number of Channels 192 Number of MSU Modes (VRX Enabled) 2047 Entries CTCSS/DCS Programmable per Analog Channel Power Supply 13.8V DC +/- 20%, negative ground only DC Current Drain (VRX1000 Only):VRX1000 OffVRX1000 StandbyVRX1000 ReceiveTransmit 0.01 A Max 0.8 A 0.8 A 3.0 A Operating Temperature -30ºC to +60ºC Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C Protection Against Liquids IP54 Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms Duty Cycle 50% Receive / 50% Transmit External Connectors:AntennaComputer Interface Mini UHF Mini USB (programming only) Single ended input voltage 0.3V - 2.8V, 12Mbps max., 1 MOhm input impedance, 31 - 42.1 Ohm output impedance Mobile RadioAuxiliary / OptionsDC PowerDB25 RS232: 115 kbps max., +/-3V min. input, 5 kOhm input impedance, 300 Ohm output impedance Analogue audio ports: 200 kOhm input impedance, 15 Ohm output impedance DB15 (Y cable) M12 Circular Equipment Type Acceptance VHF UHF 700 / 800 FCCIndustry Canada LO6-VRX1000VHF 2098B-VRX1000VHF LO6-VRX1000UHF 2098B-VRX1000UHF LO6-VRX1000700800 2098B-VRX10007800 Transmitter Specification VHF UHF 700 / 800 Frequency Band FCC [MHz]Frequency Band IC [MHz]136-174 138-174 380-406 406.1-512 406.1-430 450-470 764-775 851-869 768-776 851-869 Power Output @ Antenna Port Programmable 0.5 – 3 Watts TCT Option 15 sec to 15 min or Disabled
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 19 of 20 Max Spurious Output -20 dBm Frequency Stability(-30°C to +60°C; +25°C Ref.) +/- 0.75ppm FM Hum and Noise 12.5 / 25 kHz 34 dB / 40 dB Audio Response +1, -3 dB of 6 dB / octave pre-emphasis characteristic over 300 Hz – 3 kHz Audio Distortion <2% Receiver Specification VHF UHF 700 / 800 Frequency Band FCC [MHz]Frequency Band IC [MHz]136-174 138-174 380-406 406.1-512 406.1-430 450-470 764-775 851-869 768-776 851-869 Receiver Sensitivity Analog 12 dB SINADDigital P25 5% BER -115 dBm -115 dBm Frequency Stability(-30°C to +60°C; +25°C Ref.) +/- 0.75ppm Selectivity 12.5 / 25 kHz 60 dB / 70 dB Intermodulation 70 dB Spurious Rejection 70 dB Analog Mode Deviation 12.5 / 25 kHz +/-2.5 kHz / +/-5 kHz Frequency Deviation for C4FM (P25)Low LevelHigh Level 841 – 1037 Hz 2543 – 3110 Hz Analog Mode FM Hum and Noise 12.5 / 25 kHz 34 dB / 40 dB Audio Output (Repeater Detect Audio) 600 mV RMS nominal, flat response Audio Response +1, -3 dB of 6 dB / octave de-emphasis characteristic over 300 Hz – 3 kHz Audio Distortion <2% Military Standards Compliance MIL-STD-810G High Temperature 501.5 Low Temperature 502.5 Temperature Shock 503.5 Rain 506.5 Humidity 507.5 Salt Fog 509.5 Vibration 514.6 Mechanical Shock 516.6
8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide June 2015 Page 20 of 20 Contact Information Technical Support 905-660-5548 support@futurecom.com Orders Please contact Motorola / Drop Ship Return Authorizations 1-800-701-9180 Head Office and Manufacturing 3277 Langstaff Rd Concord, Ontario L4K 5P8 Canada 905-660-5548 www.futurecom.com Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. 3277 Langstaff Rd Concord, Ontario L4K 5P8 Canada 1-800-701-9180 © Futurecom Systems Group, ULC 2014

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