Funkwerk FT4 User manual

TETRA Radio Set
Funkwerk FT 4 (S)
Operating
Manual

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Manufacturer:
Funkwerk Security Communications GmbH
John-F.-Kennedy-Str. 43-53
D-38228 Salzgitter
www.funkwerk-sc.com
[email protected]
Notes:
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Product management · V 1.2 · 2012-04-20
Order No. 5010930002-a
Technical changes and availability reserved.

Table of contents 3
Table of contents
Instructions for
us e ................................................................................................... 7
Features and type designation .................................................................................... 7
Technical terms and abbreviations ............................................................................. 9
Symbols and special fonts ........................................................................................ 12
Safety
information ................................................................................................... 13
Intended use ............................................................................................................. 13
Duties of the system operator ................................................................................... 13
Radio network/Reachability ....................................................................................... 14
Information on use .................................................................................................... 15
Instructions for personal emergency signal units ......................................................15
Antennas used for TETRA radio sets ........................................................................ 16
Frequencies used ...................................................................................................... 17
TETRA radio communications .............................................................................. 17
IOS localisation signals ........................................................................................ 17
GPS-Localisation services .................................................................................... 17
Emission of radio signals .......................................................................................... 17
Risk of hearing damage ............................................................................................ 18
Effects on electronic body aids ................................................................................. 18
Malfunctions of other units caused by the radio set ..................................................19
Repair and maintenance ........................................................................................... 19
Storage ...................................................................................................................... 20
Disposal .................................................................................................................... 20
Battery....................................................................................................................... 21
Charger ..................................................................................................................... 22
Conformity and
ap prova l s ...................................................................................... 23
EC declaration of conformity ..................................................................................... 23

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Structure and
function ............................................................................................ 27
Scope of supply ......................................................................................................... 27
Control elements ....................................................................................................... 28
Connections .............................................................................................................. 34
Signal tones ............................................................................................................... 37
Illuminated indicators ................................................................................................. 38
Left signal L E D ...................................................................................................... 38
Right signal LED ................................................................................................... 39
Display ....................................................................................................................... 40
Header line ............................................................................................................ 40
F ooter .................................................................................................................... 42
Idle display ............................................................................................................ 43
Screen saver ......................................................................................................... 44
Menu ..................................................................................................................... 45
First steps
................................................................................................................ 51
Programming ............................................................................................................. 51
Putting the radio set into operation ............................................................................ 51
Charging the battery .................................................................................................. 54
Charging the battery with a FT4 Desktop Charger II / FT4 Desktop Stat ion......... 54
Charging the battery with a FT4 Travel Charger ................................................... 58
Signalling the charging status ............................................................................... 59
TETRA basics
.......................................................................................................... 61
Safety information ..................................................................................................... 61
TETRA connection typ es ........................................................................................... 61
Trunking mode ( TMO ) ........................................................................................... 62
Direct mode (DMO) ............................................................................................... 64
Operation
................................................................................................................. 67
Switching on the radio set ......................................................................................... 67
Switching off the radio set ......................................................................................... 68
Menu ......................................................................................................................... 69
Navigating the menu ............................................................................................. 69
Changing back to the previous menu ................................................................... 72
Group calls ................................................................................................................ 73
Selecting a group .................................................................................................. 73
Starting a group call .............................................................................................. 76
Receiving a group call ........................................................................................... 78
Answering a group call .......................................................................................... 79
Scanner function ................................................................................................... 81
Leaving a group call early ..................................................................................... 84

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Individual calls
........................................................................................................... 84
Duplex mode ........................................................................................................ 85
Two-way call (direct through) ............................................................................... 88
TETRA Emergency Calls .......................................................................................... 90
Special features .................................................................................................... 90
Triggering a TETRA emergency call .................................................................... 91
Terminating a TETRA emergency call .................................................................. 92
Messaging ................................................................................................................. 93
Message types ..................................................................................................... 93
Composing an SDS text message ........................................................................ 94
Composing an SDS text message from a template..............................................96
Transmitting an SDS text message .................................................................... 100
Transmitting a status message ........................................................................... 102
Setting the volume .................................................................................................. 103
Key lock ................................................................................................................... 105
Locking the keys ................................................................................................. 105
Unlocking the keys ............................................................................................. 106
Open listening mode ON/OFF during a call ............................................................ 106
Muting the microphone during a call ....................................................................... 107
Brief instructions for selected functions ................................................................... 107
Personal emergency signal functions
................................................................ 113
Will-dependent emergency signal f u nct ions ............................................................ 113
Control elements ................................................................................................ 113
Alarm types ......................................................................................................... 114
Time sequence ................................................................................................... 115
Will-independent emergency signal functions ......................................................... 116
Alarm types ......................................................................................................... 116
Triggering the loss alarm .................................................................................... 116
Pre-alarm ............................................................................................................ 117
Time sequence ................................................................................................... 118
Localisation functions .............................................................................................. 120
Localisation of the radio set in case of alarm .....................................................120
Tracking of the radio set in an alarm situation....................................................120
Warden control mode ......................................................................................... 121
Technical alarms and faults .................................................................................... 121
Technical alarms ................................................................................................ 121
Technical faults ................................................................................................... 122
Programming ........................................................................................................... 122

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Putting into operation
.............................................................................................. 122
Quick reference guide ......................................................................................... 122
Perform a visual inspection ................................................................................. 123
Logging into the personal emergency signal centre ........................................... 124
Sensor test .......................................................................................................... 127
Fitting the tear-off cord ........................................................................................ 129
Affixing the radio set to your clothing .................................................................. 129
O peration ................................................................................................................. 130
Alarm and alarm processing ............................................................................... 130
Sensor test .......................................................................................................... 133
Shutting down .......................................................................................................... 136
Logging out of the personal emergency signal centre ........................................ 136
Logging the radio set out manually ..................................................................... 137
Service and clea
ning ............................................................................................. 139
Care information ...................................................................................................... 139
Cleaning after contact with liquid ............................................................................. 140
Care instructions for the batteries ........................................................................... 140
Technical data
....................................................................................................... 141
Mechanical and electrical properties ....................................................................... 141
TETRA-specific properties ...................................................................................... 141
Operating conditions ............................................................................................... 142
Energy supply data .................................................................................................. 142
Side connector ........................................................................................................ 143

Instructions for use 7
Features and type designation
Instructions for use
This chapter contains information on how to use the operating instructions.
Features and type designation
The Funkwerk FT 4 radio set is available in many versions.
The colour of the display frame is the external identification of the features of your
radio set.
The type designation on the type decal provides detailed information about the fea-
tures of your radio set.

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Features and type designation
g = with GPS receiver
= without GPS receiver
i = with IOS receiver
= without IOS receiver
1 = Air Encryption
TE A1
2 = Air Encryption TE A2
3 = Air Encryption TE A3
4 = Air Encryption TE A4
A = Explosion group IIA
B = Explosion group IIB
C = Explosion group IIC
a = Frequency 380 MHz … 430 MHz
b = Frequency 410 MHz … 430 MHz
c = Frequency 410 MHz … 470 MHz
1 = 1
W
2 = 2 W
3 = 3 W
Ex = explosion-proof
= not explosion-proof
= Standard
L = Unit with "Position sensor“ feature
S = Secury (personal emergency signal unit)
Nomenclatureof type designationon the type decal

Instructions for use 9
Technical terms and abbreviations
Technical terms and abbreviations
Overview
Term
Description
AIE
Air Interface Encryption: air interface encryption
BetrSichV
German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health: Ordinance on
safety and health protection when making working means availa-
ble and using them for work, on security when operating systems
needing supervision and on the organisation of in-house industrial
safety measures in Germany.
BG
Employers' liability insurance association (Berufsgenossenschaft)
BOS
Authorities and organisations fulfilling security tasks
DGNA
Dynamic Group Number Assignment: The radio set is assigned
new group call numbers by radio.
DMO
Direct Mode: Direct connections with other subscribers without
the TETRA infrastructure.
E2EE
End-to-End-Encryption
IOS
Inductive tracking beacon: By receiving the identification code of
a tracking beacon, the personal emergency signal centre can
determine the possible location of the radio set.
ISSI
Individual Short Subscriber Identity: Individual, unambiguous
subscriber call number of a terminal unit within the TETRA net-
work.
Group scan-
ning
The radio set may include several scan lists. If one of the scan
lists is marked as "selected" and if the scan function is activated,
your radio set will monitor the radio traffic in all associated groups.
Consequently, you can listen to several important channels
without switching over. This feature is referred to as "Group scan-
ning". The scan lists are saved in the radio set by means of pro-
gramming.
Group
A group unites several subscribers who communicate directly with
one another. Calls to a group reach all subscribers within this
group at the same time. Other subscribers cannot heat these
group calls. Group calls are possible even when not all users of
this group can be reached, e.g. because a radio set is switched
off.
GSSI
Group Short Subscriber Identity: Call number of a group in the
TETRA network

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Technical terms and abbreviations
Overview (cont'd)
Term
Description
Late entry
You can participate in an already set-up group call even when you
have not received the beginning of that group call. This feature is
referred to as "Late entry". You can also use this feature when
dialling from another group or when changing the radio cell.
MNI
Mobile Network Identity
MSP software
Part of FT4 firmware controlling the behaviour of the sensors.
PABX
Private Automatic Branch Exchange: Private telephone system
PNA
Personal emergency signal system
PNG
Personal emergency signal unit, special version of the radio set
with personal security functions.
PNZ
Personal emergency signal centre
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network: Public telephone network
PTT
Push to talk, i.e. push before talking (PTT key)
REG
The TETRA radio set registers with a TMO infrastructure (regist-
ration).
Call priority
The radio set evaluates the call priority of each single group call if
it is either a member of this group or has selected this group as
"selected group" or scans this group. When several calls are
made at the same time, you can only hear the call with the
highest priority.
SSI
Short Subscriber Identity: SSI is the collective term for the TETRA
call numbers (subscriber identities).
TA
The TETRA radio set looks for carrier frequency entries in an
internal list that are to be used for radio operation. It compares
these entries with the signals of the received TMO infrastructure
and attempts to register with the infrastructure found on the best
suited frequency.
TEA
TETRA Encryption Algorithm: Encryption algorithm of the TETRA
system. Further classifications are defined in the standards accor-
ding to ETSI TR 101 053-1 to ETSI TR 101 053-4.
TETRA
Terrestrial trunked radio

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Technical terms and abbreviations
Overview (cont'd)
Term
Description
TMO
Trunked Mode: Connections with other subscribers through the
TETRA infrastructure.
TS
The TETRA radio set scans the pre-set frequency range for
carrier frequencies that are suitable for radio operation. It asses-
ses the carrier frequencies found and attempts to register with the
TMO infrastructure on the best suited frequency.

12 Safety Information
Industry Canada
Symbols and special fonts
Symbols and special fonts emphasize important information.
DANGER
This is a safety instruction!
Safety instructions serve to assist you in identifying hazards and in avoiding negative
consequences.
An arrow indicates a precaution you have to take in order to avoid the hazard.
Carry out the following work steps: Start of a procedure
1. First work step to be carried out.
2. Second work step to be carried out.
Work step to be carried out (without any following work steps).
End of procedure instructions.
Wildcard for variable values, e.g. synonym for a call number: [Call number]
Key on the radio set ‹#› key, ‹Select›function
Menu items in the radio set display: SETTINGS menu
Sequence of menu items in the display that you are to carry out one after the other,
e.g. when navigating: MENU > SETTINGS > LANGUAGES
TIP
This is a tip. Tips contain additional useful information.

Safety information 13
Industry
Canada
Safety information
This chapter contains important warning statements regarding the use of the radio
set and the battery.
FCC
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.
NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE
USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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.

12 Safety Information
Industry Canada
Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number
if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna
types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna
impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna b FT4 (410-430 MHz):
oMaximum permissible gain: +0,5 dBi
oRequired impedance: 50 Ω
Antenna bc FT4 (410-470 MHz):
oMaximum permissible gain: +2 dBi
oRequired impedance: 50 Ω
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de
l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio
peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur)
approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques
de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le
type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée quivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une
communication satisfaisante.

Safety information 13
Industry
Canada
Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou
son numéro de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par
Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous
et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type
d'antenne.
Antenna b FT4 (410-430 MHz):
oGain admissible maximal: +0,5 dBi
oL'impédance requise: 50 Ω
Antenna bc FT4 (410-470 MHz):
oGain admissible maximal: +2 dBi
oL'impédance requise: 50 Ω
Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au
gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

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Industry Canada
Safety information
This chapter contains important safety instructions regarding the use, reliability, and
performance of the radio set and the battery.
Intended use
The radio set is intended for operation in radio networks following the TETRA stan-
dard. Due to the unit design, direct use with other interfaces of public telecommunica-
tion networks is not possible.
During operation, it enables connections using the network infrastructure of a TETRA
network provider in the trunking mode (TMO) as well as direct connections between
two terminal units (DMO).
The robust radio set is dust-tight and jet-proof.
Explosion-proof radio sets are available for use in hazardous areas (explosive atmos-
pheres). Contact your dealer. Such explosion-proof unit versions are accompanied by
a separate document with safety instructions.
Duties of the system operator
The operator of a personal emergency signal system must set up operating instruc-
tions covering the use of the personal emergency signal units. The present operating
manual will not replace these operating instructions.
The national occupational safety regulations and legal provisions in force shall apply.
The operator of a personal emergency signal system in the Federal Republic of
Germany (usually the employer) prepares operating instructions defining which will-
independent alarm types are used in hazardous workplaces where employees work
alone for employee protection, on the basis of a hazard analysis. The employer can
make the use of personal emergency signal units as personal protective equipment
mandatory for the employees.
The operator of a personal emergency signal system may use the present operating
manual for preparing operating instructions. In this process, he must take the current
programming of the specific personal emergency signal units into account which
applies specifically to his personal emergency signal system.

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Information on use
The overall system must meet the device and test requirements of the preliminary
standard DIN V VDE V 0825 part 1 if the personal emergency signal system is used
for hazardous work carried out alone. In this context, please refer to the requirements
and safety rules issued by the employer's liability insurance association according to
BGR 139 (formerly ZH 1/217).
Radio network/Reachability
In any radio network, there is no guarantee of permanent reachability due to system
properties.
Check the proper login of your radio set into the TETRA infrastructure at regular
intervals.
TETRA emergency cally are a TETRA feature and have top priority within the
radio network. When a large number of connections is active, other connections
may be terminated in order to transmit a TETRA emergency call.
TETRA units without a personal emergency signal function offer the feature of a
TETRA emergency call to a ISSI or a GISSI.
TETRA units with a personal emergency signal function which do currently not
operate in Secury mode offer the feature of a TETRA emergency call to a ISSI or a
GISSI. At that time, the alarm types of the personal emergency signal function
cannot be used.
TETRA units with a personal emergency signal function which currently operate in
Secury mode offer all TETRA personal emergency call alarm types. In Secury
mode, a TETRA emergency call cannot be transmitted.
Use of the TETRA emergency call requires that the radio set used is either no per-
sonal emergency signal unit or is not logged in as a personal emergency signal
unit (FT4 S) with a personal emergency signal centre. In these cases, no TETRA
emergency call can be transmitted when no radio connection is available due to
insufficient radio coverage. Transmit the TETRA emergency call one more time as
soon as the radio connection is re-established.

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Radio network/Reachability
Information on use
Please observe the following safety instructions regarding the use of the radio set:
Before using the radio set, ensure that it works flawlessly.
If the radio set is damaged or if it does not work flawlessly, switch it off. Prevent
the reactivation of the radio set, and have it inspected by authorised technical per-
sonnel.
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight exposure of the radio set. Protect the radio set
against extreme environmental influences.
Do not use the radio set at temperatures outside of the temperature range speci-
fied in the technical data.
Do not expose the radio set to strong magnetic fields such as those that may
occur e.g. near induction furnaces and induction stoves.
Use only the antenna included in the scope of supply. An unapproved antenna
might damage the radio set or violate the applicable regulations for radio sets.
Ensure that the radio set is securely fastened to your clothing at all times.
TIP
If you have any questions, please contact your network provider, your dealer or our
service.
Instructions for personal emergency signal units
In case of insufficient radio coverage or a high call volume on the TETRA network,
your radio set may not be able to transmit a personal alarm immediately. In this case,
the radio set will repeat the alarm transmission until the personal alarm has been
transmitted successfully.
If the personal emergency signal unit detects a malfunction or that the radio connec-
tion with the personal emergency signal centre was lost, a technical alarm is triggered
on the personal emergency signal unit and at the personal emergency signal centre.
The emergency signal functions must only be programmed by the operator of the
personal emergency signal system or by technical personnel authorised by them.
Observe the operating instructions and the accident prevention regulations in force.
The currently valid version shall be binding.
Always use a battery which is sufficiently charged for the intended period of use.

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Frequencies used
Antennas used for TETRA radio sets
The following antennas shall be used commensurate with the assigned frequency:
Antennas used for TETRA radio sets
Frequency range
Antenna type
Part No.
380 MHz to 400 MHz
Antenna a FT4
5900102838
410 MHz to 430 MHz
Antenna b FT4
5900102839
380 MHz to 430 MHz
Antenna ab FT4
5900102888
450 MHz to 470 MHz
Antenna c FT4
5900102985
410 MHz to 470 MHz
Antenna bc FT4
5900103739

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Antennas used for TETRAradio sets
Frequencies used
TETRA radio communications
Frequency range 380 MHz to 430 MHz or 410 MHz to 470 MHz.
The official frequency allocation by the local approval authorities is decisive.
IOS localisation signals
Fixed frequency 65.536 kHz.
Refer to the documentation for system-compatible IOS localisation beacons.
GPS-Localisation services
Fixed frequency 1.57542 GHz.
Emission of radio signals
Like any mobile communication unit, your radio set is a transmitter and receiver of
radio signals.
The unit meets EC requirements for the emission of radio signals.
The transmitter is designed so that the high-frequency (HF) energy threshold
values recommended by the Council of the European Union will not be exceeded
provided the intended use is respected.
These threshold values are part of comprehensive guidelines defining allowed HF
energy values for the general public.
These guidelines were prepared by independent scientific organisations, using
regular and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines include a
substantial safety margin that is to guarantee the safety of persons of any age and
health condition.
TIP
You can find further information about the state of knowledge regarding possible
health hazards caused by TETRA radio signals on the internet on the web pages of
the German Federal Radiation Protection Office.