Ericsson LBI-38823C User manual

Operator’s Manual
Dual Format PCS
Portable Radio
LBI-38823C
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ALERT TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE . . . . . . . . 16
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . 17
BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
BATTERY PACKS (FM APPROVED) . . 19
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK . . . 19
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . 19
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS . . . 21
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL
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SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . 24
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY . . 26
EDACS OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RECEIVING A MESSAGE . . . . . . . . 27
SENDING AMESSAGE . . . . . . . . . 28
SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . 28
SENDING A SPECIAL CALL . . . . . . . 29
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
SCAN OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DYNAMIC REGROUPING (Optional) . . . 37
DTMF OVERDIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HOME/EMERGENCY KEY DEFINITION . 38
EMERGENCY OPERATION (Optional) . . 38
HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
KEYPAD LOCK (SYSTEM Model Only) . . 39
GE-MARC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
RECEIVING A MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . 41
SENDING AMESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . 42
SENDING A SPECIAL CALL . . . . . . . . 43
WIDE AREA SYSTEM SCAN . . . . . . . 52
DIRECT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SENDING AMESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . 53
SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED
INTERCONNECT CALL . . . . . . . . . . 54
SCAN OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION . . . . . 57
RECEIVING A MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . 57
SENDING AMESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . 58
SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . 58
SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED
INTERCONNECT CALL . . . . . . . . . . 58
SCAN OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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INTRODUCTION
The Dual Format PCSPortable Radio provides reliable
trunked communication in the 800 MHz band. AdvancedDual
Format technology allows the radio to operate within the
EDACS Trunked system and the GE-MARC Trunked system.
The radio will also operate in a Conventional system.
The radio is housed in a molded Lexan front and an aluminum
rearcasting. Theunit islightweight andeasy tocarry. Abacklit
numeric display provides clear visibility for night-time opera-
tion. There are two models available, a 3-button Scan and a
12-button System. Both models are capable of Dual Format
operation.
This manual provides instructions for operating both the Scan
andtheSystemmodelradioineitherofthe3systems(EDACS,
GE-MARC and Conventional). A separate section is provided
for each System (EDACS, GE-MARC and Conventional), with
a complete setof instructions for operating the radio withinthat
system. The DESCRIPTION section which follows and the
Battery information at the back of the manual, is applicable to
all users.
This radio allows the operator to switch between an EDACS
system,aGE-MARCsystemandaConventionalsystem. Special
attentionshouldbegiventothesystemselectedandtheoperating
characteristics of the PCS radio working within that system.
NOTE
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Figure 1 - Dual Format PCS
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Radio (SCAN Model)
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Figure 2 - Dual Format PCS
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Radio (SYSTEM Model)
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DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS
ON/OFF
SWITCH
TheON/OFFSwitchislocatedonthebatterypack.
Slidingthis switch up totheON position willsupply
powertotheradiofromthebatterypack. Theradio
can be programmed to beep once after power is
applied, indicating it is ready for use.
PTT BUTTON
Push-To-Talk
PressingthePTTbutton(locatedonthesideofthe
radio) will key the radio’s transmitter and perform
the necessary steps to acquire a communication
channel.
SHIFT/CLR
All alternate key functions are accessed by press-
ing the SHIFT/CLR button and then pressing the
desired function key.
Trunked - Pressing the SHIFT/CLR button twice
("double click") will invoke the CLEAR function
which is used to exit the Special Call mode and
return to the normal System/Group display.
Conventional - Pressing the SHIFT/CLR button
twice("doubleclick")willenableMONITORINGthe
channel for activity by unsquelching the receiver.
All transmissions will be heard, even if Channel
Guard protected.
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Figure 3 - SCAN Model Keypad
Figure 4 - SYSTEM Model Keypad
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S
TheSelectbuttonsaretwomomentary(autoramp-
ing) switches used to increment or decrement the
current Group/Channel selection. Pressing the
shiftbuttonandthentheSbuttonswillincrementor
decrement the System selection. TheSelect but-
tons are also used to increment or decrement the
Special Call selection while in the Special Call
mode.
V
The Volume buttons are two momentary (auto
rampingswitches)usedtoincrementordecrement
the volume level from the speaker. Atone sounds
eachtimetheVolume buttonsarepressed,except
when a call is in process.
HOME/E
The HOME/Emergency key is used to automat-
ically select a desired Group and/or System by
pressing and holding the key for a programmed
duration. TheHOME/Emergencykeyisalsoused
todeclareemergenciesbypressingandholdingthe
key for a preprogrammed duration. Emergency
messagesmayonlybeissuedonEDACSsystems.
SPC
PressingtheSPC (Special)keywillput theradioin
theSpecialCallmode. FromtheSpecialCallmode
theradioisabletomakeindividualandinterconnect
calls. Thiskey is active withtrunked systemsonly.
SCAN-A/D
The SCAN-Add/Delete key is used to enable the
Scan mode and to addor delete Groups/Channels
to the scan list.
STO
TheSTOrekeyincombinationwiththeSHIFT/CLR
button is used to store individual call numbers and
interconnectcalls. Thiskeyisavailableon System
Model radios and is active with trunked systems
only.
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LOCK
TheLOCKkeyincombinationwiththeSHIFT/CLR
keyisusedtolockthekeypad. Allbuttonsandkeys
willbelockedexcepttheVOLUME,PTT,HOME/E,
SHIFT/CLR and the LOCK (shifted 0). This key is
available on System Model radios only.
RCL
The RCL (Recall) key (shifted #) can be used to
recallmanuallyenteredindividualandinterconnect
calls in the EDACS and GE-MARC systems. This
key is available on System Model radios and is
active with trunked systems only.
INDICATORS
The 4-digit LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) uses the two
digits on the left side to indicate the System number and the
two digits on the right side to indicate the Group/Channel
number. In addition there are 9 status indicators that are
described on the following pages.
The LCD backlighting can be programmed to turn on anytime
abuttonorkeyispressed. Itwillremainonforaprogrammable
length of time after the button or key is released. Backlighting
is programmed on a per Group/Channel basis or it may be
programmed to remain off at all times. Each radio that is
programmed with backlighting may also be programmed to
remain on or off when the PTT bar is pressed.
Figure 5 - Dual Format PCS
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Display
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System And Group/Channel Indicators
The SYStem display indicates the number of the
current EDACS, GE-MARC or Conventional sys-
tem selected.
The GRP (Group) display indicates the number of
thecurrentGroupin anEDACSorGE-MARCSys-
tem. The GRP icon is surpressed while operating
from a Conventional System, but the field is still
used to display the Channel selected.
Status Indicators
TX TheTransmitter flagis onwhen theradio istrans-
mitting.
BSY The Channel Busy flag is on when the radio re-
ceives a call or when a conventional channel is in
use. The flag is also on when transmitting on a
trunked channel. This flag flashes when a call is
queued on a trunked system.
BT The Battery flag is on when the battery power is
low and needs charging.
NO EDACS-TheNOServiceflagisusedinconjunction
with the Service flag to indicate no service. The
illuminationofboththeNOandtheSVflagindicates
a no service condition.
GE-MARC-TheNOflagisusedinconjunctionwith
theServiceflagtoindicateanunsuccessfulattempt
toaccessaGE-MARCSystem. Theilluminationof
both the NO and the SV flag indicates a failed
attempt to access a GE-MARC system.
CONVENTIONAL - The NO flag remains off at all
times while operating in Conventional mode.
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SV EDACS-TheServiceflagisnormallyontoindicate
service. IfanoserviceconditionoccurstheSVflag
and the No Service flag will be illuminated.
GE-MARC - TheService flag is normally off. If an
unsuccessful attempt is made to access a GE-
MARC System, both the SV and the NO flags will
turn on.
CONVENTIONAL-TheServiceflagremainsoffat
all times while operating in Conventional mode.
SCN The Scan flag is on when Scan is activated.
SThe"S"flagisusedtoindicatetwoconditions. The
"S"flagisusedinconjunctionwiththe"PC"flagto
indicate the radio is in the Special Call mode. The
"S" flag is also used to indicate when a trunked
group is scan enabled.
PC The "PC" flag is illuminated with the "S" flag to
indicatetheradioisintheSpecialCallmode. When
the"PC"flagisilluminatedwithoutthe"S"flag,the
radio is in the Program mode.
1The"1"flagisusedonlyforradiologicalIDdisplay.
When receiving a call, the most significant digit (0
or 1) of the originating radio’s ID will be displayed
by the "1" flag. When on, the ID of the originating
radio begins with a 1.
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ALERT TONES
The Dual Format PCS
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radio generates a number of alert tones to
indicate various events. The following section describes the alert tones for
the Dual Format PCS

radio.
Standard Tones
Power-Up
If programmed, a tone will sound on power-up after the radio passes
the self-test.
Low Battery
Alowpitch tone willsound every 130seconds when thebattery islow
and needs charging.
Carrier Control Timer
The Carrier Control Timer (CCT) alert is a pulsed tone signal that
sounds whenever the PTT button is continuously pressed for a prepro-
grammed length oftime. After nine secondsof pulsingthe transmitter shuts
down and communications is interrupted. To maintain communications,
release and re-key the PTT switch. This resets the timer and turns the
transmitterbackon. TheCCTisabuilt-inprecautionagainstinadvertentuse
of the system.
Tones For Trunked Operation Only
Call Originate
EDACS - If programmed, a short tone is sounded whenever the
Push-To-Talk (PTT) button is keyed and the radio has acquired a
channel. This tone indicates the user may proceed to talk.
GE-MARC - If programmed, a three tone alert is sounded whenever
the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button is keyed and the radio has acquired a
channel. This tone indicates the user may proceed to talk.
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Call Received
Ifprogrammed,asinglealerttonesoundswhenagroupcallisreceived
and a two tone alert (one high followed by one low tone) is sounded for an
individual call.
Call Queued (EDACS Only)
If one short, high pitched tone sounds after the transmitter is keyed,
this indicates that the system has placed the request in a queue. This tone
soundsatboththetransmittingunitandthereceivingunit(s),indicatingtothe
user on the receiving end that they will receive a call shortly. If the PTT is
unkeyedwhileinthequeue,theradiowillautokey(automaticallykeythePTT)
when a channel becomes available (seeAUTOKEYbelow).
Autokey (EDACS Only)
When the PTT is keyed to place a call on the system, but the PTT is
released before getting to the channel (e.g. a queued call), the radio auto-
matically keys on the channel when it gets the assignment. The radio
generates a long beep and holds the transmitter keyed for two seconds.
Pressing the PTT button keeps the channel and sends themessage before
this two second time-out has expired.
System Busy
EDACS-IfyoukeythePTTbarandhearthreeshort,mediumpitched
tones, this indicates that the receiving party is already engaged in
anothercallorthesystemisbusyanditsqueueisfull. Youmustrekey
later to access the system.
GE-MARC - If you key the PTT bar and heara low frequency tonefor
1 second this indicates all channels are busy.
Call Denied (EDACS Only)
A single low pitch beep will sound when the PTT switch is keyed and
the request is denied by the system. This happens if the unit is an invalid
user or if the unit is requesting an unavailable service.
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Out Of Range/System Inoperative
EDACS - A single low pitched tone will sound immediately after the
PTTswitchiskeyedindicatingtheradioisoutofrangeoftherepeater.
Theradio tries to placethe call forashortperiod (3seconds)afterthe
initial attempt. The radio generates a second low pitched tone when
itgivesuptryingtoplacethecall. Thesystemisofftheairortheradio
needsservicingwhentheradioiswithincallingrange,andthesetones
are heard.
GE-MARC-FivebeepswillsoundshortlyafterthePTTswitchiskeyed
whentheradioisoutofrangeoftherepeaterortheradioisinoperative.
Ifthe"CallRetryisactive,theradiowilltrythechannelattwentysecond
intervals for five minutes.
ERROR MESSAGES
E3 - If at anytime the Synthesizer is unable to load and lock on
the channel properly an "E3" message will be displayed in the
SystemfieldandtheGroup/Channelfieldwillbe blanked.Ifthe
"E3" message is displayed on all systems, the radio has failed
or has not beenprogrammedproperly. The radio’s buttons and
keys will still operate with an "E3" message displayed.
E9 - "E9" message indicates the Personality has not been
programmed into the radio.
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE
Selected portable radios with appropriate factory installed F4 Options are
certified as Intrinsically Safe by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation.
Intrinsically Safe approval includes Class I, II, III, Division 1 hazardous
locations in the presence of Groups C, D, E, F and G atmospheres.
Non-Incendive approval includes Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations in
the presence of Groups A, B, C andD atmospheres.
Hazardous locations are defined in the National Electrical Code. Useful
standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M for the classifications of hazardous
areas can be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA02269.
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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
OPTION # DESCRIPTION
PCAC1C Earphone UDC ConnectorOnly (FM APPROVED)
PCAC1J EarphoneWithoutUDCConnector(FMAPPROVED)
PCAE1X Speaker MIC (FMAPPROVED)
PCZM1A* Earphone With UDC Connector (FM APPROVED)
PCHC1C* Belt Clip (FM APPROVED)
PCHC1D* Swivel Plate (FM APPROVED)
PCHCSS* Case With Top Short Battery (FM APPROVED)
PCHCST Case With Strap Short Battery (FM APPROVED)
PCHCSU Case With Top Long Battery (FMAPPROVED)
PCHCSV Case With Strap Long Battery (FM APPROVED)
PCNC3L* Antenna Whip 806-870 MHz
PCPA1J* High Capacity Battery Pack
PCPA1K* Extra High Capacity Battery Pack
PCPA1L Extra High Capacity Battery Pack (FM APPROVED)
PCPS1K Mobile Charger (Sleeve)
CH1SS1* Desk Charger 50/60Hz, 120V, 14HR
CH1SS2 Desk Charger 50/60Hz, 230V, 14HR
CH1RS1* Rapid Desk Charger 50/60Hz, 120V, 1HR
CH1RS2 Rapid Desk Charger 50/60Hz, 230V, 1HR
CH6SS1 Multicharger 50/60Hz, 120V, 14HR
CH6SS2 Multicharger 50/60Hz, 230V, 14HR
CH6RS1 Rapid Multicharger 50/60Hz, 120V, 1HR
CH6RS2 Rapid Multicharger 50/60Hz, 230V, 1HR
* Pictured on page 18.
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Figure 6 -Options AndAccessories
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BATTERY PACKS
The following battery pack are available for use with theDual Format
PCS

radio:
PCPA1J
(19A705293P1) Rechargeable Battery Pack, High Capacity
PCPA1K
(19A705293P2) Rechargeable Battery Pack, Extra High Capacity
BATTERYPACKS (FM APPROVED)
Only battery packs identified with a green latch shall be used
withaportableradiothatisratedandlabeledasFactoryMutual
Intrinsically Safe. Use of nonspecified battery packs voids
Factory Mutual approval. The following battery pack option is
approved for use in intrinsically safe radios.
PCPA1L Rechargeable Battery Pack
Extra High Capacity (Tall Case)
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
1. Ensure the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack is in the off position.
2. Holdtheradioandbatterypack withthebackofthemfacingyou. See
Figure 7.
3. Align the grooves on the top of the battery pack with the grooves on
the bottom of the radio.
4. Slidethe battery pack fullyinto the radiountil the batteryrelease latch
clicks into place.
Battery packs used with the PCS radio must be supplied by
Ericsson Inc.
CAUTION
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REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
1. Ensure the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack is in the off position.
2. Pressdownon thebattery releaselatch andslidethebattery packout
in the direction of the release latch. See Figure 8.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS
New batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long period of
time, should be fully charged before placing into service. When the battery
packrequireschargingthe"BT"indicatorintheLCDwillturnonandtheradio
will sound a low pitch tone every 130 seconds.
Rechargeable batteries in some applications can develop a condition
of reduced capacity, sometimes called "Memory Effect". This condition may
occur when:
1. The battery is continuously overcharged for long periods of time.
2. A regularly performed duty cycle allows the battery to expend only a
limited portion of its capacity.
If the rechargeable batteryis only sparinglyor seldom usedand is left
on continuous charge for one or two months at a time, it could experience
reducedcapacity. Thiswouldseverelyreducethelifeofthebatterybetween
charges.
The most common method of producing this limited capacity is regu-
larly performing short duty cycles; when the battery is operated so that only
aportion(<50%)ofitscapacityisexpended. Thistypeofoperationcancause
the battery tobecometemporarily inactive andshow severe decreasein the
ability to deliver at full rated capacity.
Any rechargeable battery showing signs of reduced capacity, should
be taken to a qualified Service Technician to be carefully checked before
being returned under warranty or scrapped.
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