Ericsson EDACS M-RK I User manual

LBI-38733C
EDACSM-RK I
PORTABLE RADIO
Operator’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE . . . . . . 7
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . 9
EXTENDED OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 10
FCC LICENSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TRANSCEIVER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . 11
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
BUTTONS AND KNOBS . . . . . . . . . . 17
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR (UDC) 21
ALERTTONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Call Originate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Autokey (Trunked Mode Only) . . . . . . . 21
Call Queued (Trunked Mode Only) . . . . 22
System Busy (Trunked Mode Only) . . . . 22
Call Denied (Trunked Mode Only) . . . . . 22
CarrierControlTimer . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Low BatteryWarning . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Low Battery Alert (Transmit Lockout) . . . 23
Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Key Press Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Copyright© January 1993, Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
TURNING ON THE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . 24
SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION . 25
BUTTON REASSIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . 25
EMERGENCY/HOME BUTTON DEFINITION 26
Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
AEGIS AND VOICE GUARD OPERATION . . 27
Voice Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Clear Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Aegis Digital Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
AEGIS PRIVATE AND VOICE GUARD
PRIVATE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TransferringKeys IntoTheRadio . . . . . . 31
Key Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PRIVATE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Receiving An Encrypted Call . . . . . . . . 33
Transmitting An Encrypted Call . . . . . . . 33
Scanned Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LAST SYSTEM/GROUP OR
CHANNEL RECALL
(SUPERVISORY RADIO UNITS ONLY) . . . 34
EDACS TRUNKED MODE OPERATION . . . . 35
RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SENDING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CONVENTIONAL FAILSOFT . . . . . . . . . 37
SCAT OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
EMERGENCY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . 38
Receiving An Emergency Call . . . . . . . 38
Declaring An Emergency Call . . . . . . . . 39
Clearing An Emergency Call . . . . . . . . 39
SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS . . . . . . 40
Wide Area System Scanning . . . . . . . . 40
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)
ProSound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Priority System Scan . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS . . . . . 41
PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES . . . . . . . . . 43
SPECIAL CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Receiving And Responding To A Special Call 43
Initiating And Sending A Special Call . . . 44
PORTABLE DATA OPERATION . . . . . . . 45
DataOff Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
DataOn Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Exiting DataCalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ScanLockout Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DataLockout Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ProFile Select Option . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Option Availability . . . . . . . . . . 49
STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION . . . . . 50
Status Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Message Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
EDACS CONVENTIONAL P1 SCAN . . . . 51
DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION . . . . 52
Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . 52
MACRO KEY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . 53
CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION . . . . 55
RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
SENDING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
EMERGENCY OPERATION . . . . . . . . 57
Using 5-Tone Signalling For Emergency
Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TONE ENCODE TRANSMISSION . . . . . 59
SCANNING CONVENTIONAL CHANNELS 59
TYPE 99 DECODE (CONVENTIONAL ONLY) 61
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS . . . 63
OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE . . . . . . . . . 65
BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY . . 75
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SAFETY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
withitsactioninGeneralDocket79-144,March13,1985,
has adopted a safety standard for the human exposure
to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted
by FCC regulated equipment. Proper operation of this
radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupa-
tionalSafetyandHealthActandFederalCommunication
Commission limits.
DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the
antenna is close to, or touching, exposed parts of the
body -- especially the eyes or face -- while the radio is
transmitting.
DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere, unless it is
a type specifically designed and qualified for such use.
DO NOT operate the radio unless the antenna con-
nector is secure and any open connectors are properly
terminated.
DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter-
equipped radio equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this
device does not cause harmful interference.
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BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE
Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire - it may
explode, causing injury or death.
Do not replace the battery in hazardous atmosphere
locations.
Do not carry battery loose in your pocket or purse.
Do not attempt to repair battery.
The product you have pur-
chased contains a rechargeable,
recyclable battery. At the end of
its useful life under various state
and local laws it may be illegal to
dispose of this battery into the
municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details
concerning recycling options or proper disposal in your
area. Call Toll Free 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
and/orproceduresforreturningrechargeablebatteriesin
your state.
Your radio comes supplied with a Ni-Cd battery pack
which can be recharged from 500 to 1000 times before
requiring replacement. The actual number of charge/re-
charge cycles vary depending upon usage. We recom-
mend that the battery be charged 14 to 16 hours on the
first charge cycle and then in accordance with the
charger model instructions thereafter.
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To remove the battery pack, push up on the battery
latch and slide the battery pack to the right. To replace
the battery, align the battery on the track and slide to the
left until a click is heard,indicating the battery is correctly
installed.
If the battery is to be charged on the radio, turn the
power switch on the radio to the off position before
charging.Failingto turn thepowerswitchto offduringthe
chargecyclewillresultinalessthanfullchargecondition,
which will noticeably reduce the operating time between
charges!
Normal battery operation time is 8 hours. This may
vary depending upon how much the receiver audio is
presentandhowmuchyoutransmit.Theactualtimemay
vary from day to day depending upon operational re-
quirements.
Figure 1 - Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
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FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
1. Charge battery to full capacity, 14 hours at the
standard C/10 rate (capacity X .10). For "rapid"
chargers, allow additional time (2-3 hours) for "top-
ping off" the charge after it switches from "fast" to
"slow".
2. Usethebatterysoonanduseasmuchofthebattery
capacity as possible or practical. A battery that is
charged and discharged completely will maintain
the longest running time capacity. Also, several
charge/dischargecyclesarerecommendedtobring
a new battery up to its rated capacity.
3. Store and charge the batteries at room temperature
65°F to 75°F. Batteries that have been stored for
over a month should be recharged before putting
into service due to chemical self-discharge which
occursata rateofapproximately 1%perday.Donot
charge cold batteries (40°F or below).
4. Reduced capacity or "memory effect" may result
from repeated identical shallow discharge/full re-
charge cycles.If such a condition is suspected, run
the battery until the instrumentation loses all power,
thenfullyrechargeanddischargeagain.Repeatthis
cycle 3-4 times.
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EXTENDED OPERATIONS
When operating in "Fringe Areas" at some distance
from the System, the other party may not receive your
transmission clearly.Also, you may notice that the back-
ground noise will increase on received signals. Moving
to higher ground or moving closer to the System will help
alleviate these problems.If moving closer to the System
is not practical, communication may be improved by
moving away from shielding structures. If you are in a
buildinginterior, movecloserto awindow(preferablyone
generally in the direction of the System).At 800 MHz the
wave length is very short, sometimes moving a few
inches to a few feet can make significant signal strength
changes. Finding the best location can also be done
while listening to the background noise while moving
about. Attempt to find a spot where the background
noiseisreducedtoaminimumoreliminatedentirely.This
may make the difference from not being heard, to being
heard loud and clear when operating in the fringe areas
of your System coverage.
Thefringedistancewillvarygreatlyfromplainsareas,
hilly terrain and mountain top sites.
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FCC LICENSING
This unit may or may not require a specific FCC
license to operate. The FCC requires all transmitters
in the conventional and some Trunked Systems to be
licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.
Some Trunked operations are now exempt from indi-
vidual licensing requirements but must be operated in
a licensed System.
Consult your dealer regarding specific licensing infor-
mation, or contact the Federal Communications Com-
mission.
For more information regarding the FCC license ap-
plication (Form 571), call 717-337-1212, or contact the
FCC District Office nearest your location.
TRANSCEIVER SERVICE
There are nouser serviceable components insidethe
radio. Altering the internal components or adjustments
may result in illegal emissions, including off-frequency
operation, or damage to the radio.
Should any of the indicators fail to light, turn the
POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME control OFF then ON to
reset the microprocessor. Ensure that the battery is fully
charged and check that the antenna is securely tight-
ened.
If the unit still fails to operate properly, refer to an
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the operation of the EDACS
M-RK l Portable Radio. The M-RK l is a synthesized,
microprocessor-based, high-performance portable FM
radio providing reliable two-way communications for En-
hanced Digital Access Communications System
(EDACS) trunking environments and conventional com-
munication systems.
In the EDACS or trunked system mode the user
selects a communications system and group. In this
mode, radio channel selection is transparent to the user;
it is controlled by digital communication with the EDACS
site equipment. This provides advanced programmable
features and fast access to communication channels.
In conventional mode, the user selects a radio chan-
nel 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.
The radio’s exact operation will depend on its current
operating mode, its programming, and the particular
radio system. Many features described in this manual
can be enabled or disabled through programming. Con-
sult the system administrator for the particular features
that are programmed into the M-RK l.
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POWER ON-OFF/
VOLUME knob
SYSTEM/GROUP/
CHANNEL knob
OPTION button
CLEAR/MONITOR
button
Push-To-Talk
(PTT) button
Battery latch
Battery
Antenna
EMERGENCY
button
Indicators
Universal
Device
Conector
(UDC)
Microphone
Speaker
Figure 2 - EDACS M-RK 1 Portable Radio
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USER INTERFACE
M-RK l operating controls are located on the top and
side panels of the radio. The top panel houses a rotary
SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, a POWER ON-
OFF/VOLUME control knob and a protected red EMER-
GENCY button. Controls located on the left side panel
(viewed from front) include an OPTION button, a
CLEAR/MONITORbuttonanda Push-To-Talk(PTT)but-
ton. The Universal Device Connector (UDC) is located
on the right side panel (viewed from front). This connec-
tor is utilized for accessory connections. Maintenance
personnel also use the UDC to program the radio.
The speaker, microphone and three (3) illuminating
indicators are located on radio’s front panel. These indi-
catorslight-uptoshowvariousoperatingconditionssuch
as transmitter on, channel busy, scanning, or a low
battery.
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Figure 3 - Top and Side Panel Views
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BUTTONS AND KNOBS
This section describes the basic functions of the
button and knob controls.
SYSTEM/
GROUP/
CHANNEL
KNOB
This 16-position rotary control is primarily
used to select the systems and groups or
conventionalradiochannelsprogrammed
intotheradio.Iftheradioisprogrammedto
make special calls, this knob is also
used to select the programmed special
calls.Special calls include trunked mode
individual calls and telephone
interconnect calls. See the ’OPERA-
TION’sectionforspecificdetails.
POWER
ON-OFF/
VOLUME
KNOB
Appliespowertotheradioandadjuststhe
receiver’s volume. Rotating the control
clockwise out of detent applies power
totheradio.Asinglealert tonesounds(if
enabled through programming) to
indicate the radiois operational.
Rotating the control clockwise increases
the volume level. Minimum volume levels
may be programmed into the radio to
prevent missed calls due to a low volume
setting. While adjusting the volume, the
display will momentarily indicate the
volume level ( i.e., VOL=31).
The volume
rangeisfromaminimum
programmedlevel
ofzero(displayedasOFFinthedisplay)up
to31whichistheloudestlevel.
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EMERGEN-
CY/ HOME
BUTTON
The EMERGENCY/HOME button is used
to automatically select a desired Group
and/orSystembypressingandholdingthe
button for a pre-programmed duration.
The EMERGENCY/HOME button is also
used to declare emergencies by pressing
and holding the button for a
pre-programmed duration. Emergency
messages may only be issued onEDACS
systems.
OPTION
BUTTON This button can be programmed to provide a toggle feature or to enable
specialcallmode.
IftheOPTIONbuttonisprogrammedfora
toggle feature, pressing it will toggle the
programmed feature between two
different states (for example:on and off).
The toggle features that can be
programmed are: scan on/off, sys-
tem/group/channel bank 1/2, repeater
talkaround on/off, data on/off, Pri-
vate/clear, status on/off, message on/off,
P1 Conv.Scan on/off, and transmit output
power high/low. The button can only
toggleone f e a t u r e .
Trunked mode individual calls, and
telephone interconnect calls are special
calls that can be programmed into the
radio. If the OPTlON button is
programmed to enable special call mode,
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the particular special call must first be
selected using the SYSTEM/ GROUP/
CHANNEL knob.The special call is then
initiated by pressing the OPTION button
a n d t h e n t h e P T T b u t t o n .
CLEAR/
MONITOR
BUTTON
The CLEAR/MONITOR BUTTON serves
several purposes depending on the
operatingmode.
In the trunked mode, the CLEAR/MONI-
TOR BUTTON exits the current operation
and removes all displays associated with it.
The radio and display then return to the
groupreceivestate.Inconventionalmode,
pressing this button unmutes the receiver
so activityon theselected channelcanbe
monitored. When pressed and held for
approximately 3 seconds, this button
toggles conventional channel decod-
ing/encoding (Channel Guard, Digital
Channel Guard, T99) on and off, if
programmed,for theselectedchannel.
PUSH-TO-
TALK
BUTTON
Pressing this button enables the radio’s
(PTT) transmitter.Releasing PTT returns
theradiotothereceivemode.
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INDICATORS
Thethree(3)indicatorsonthefrontpanel oftheradio
light-up to show various operating conditions such as
transmitter on, channel busy, scanning, or a low battery.
Each indicator can flash or light continuously (not flash)
in different color combinations to indicate various modes
as defined in Table 1.
TABLE 1 - Indicators
OPERATING CONDITION INDICATOR CONDITION COLOR
Transmitting TX/BAT Continuous Red
Battery Low Warning TX/BAT Flashes Red
Busy BSY/SCN Continuous Green
Call Queued* BSY/SCN Flashes Green
Scanning BSY/SCN Flashes Red
BankSelect Enabled OPT Flashes Green
Talkaround Enabled OPT Flashes Green
Special Call Enabled* OPT Continuous Green
High Power Transmit On OPT Flashes Green
Emergency Transmit Enabled* OPT Flashes Green
Emergency Receive Enabled* OPT Flashes Red
Private OPT Flashes Red
No Data* OPT Flashes Green
Status/Message OPT Flashes Green
Conv.P1 Scan OPT Flashes Green
*Trunked Mode Only
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