Funkwerk GSM-R User manual

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GSM-R Trackside OPH User Guide
Issue: V0.12
Issue date: 16th June 2016

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1Warning and Security
Please make a note of the serial number of the handset and SIM issued to you and keep in a safe place.
The enclosed GSM-R handset is issued for business use only in connection with the operations of the GB
Rail Network and must not be used for any other purpose.
The GSM-R handset can ONLY be used by authorised personnel who are briefed to operate the handset.
With the issue of this handset to you, you are identified as the responsible person for this handset and
are required to know its location at all times. If the handset is lost or stolen you must immediately inform
NRT Telecoms Operation Centre on 01782 574 624 and British Transport Police providing the Handset
Serial Number and SIM Number, along with your details and as much relevant information as possible.
GSM-R is the operational communications system for the GB Rail Network.
Improper use of GSM-R can have serious consequences for the operation of
the network and the safety of the people working on the Rail Network
1.1 Operational Use
In operational Use please note;
There may be occasions when calls cannot be made –in these instances, trackside telephones should be
used as an alternative.
Safety must be observed at all times when using trackside phones –observe the GE/RT8000/HB1 –
General Duties and Track Safety for Track Workers:
Section 4.3 by ensuring you are in a position of safety when using the handset.
All calls are recorded to assist with incident investigations.

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2Contents
1Warning and Security ............................................ 3
1.1 Operational Use .................................................... 3
2Contents .............................................................. 4
3About the Contents ............................................... 6
4Safety Information................................................ 7
4.1 Battery................................................................. 7
4.2 Charger and plug-in power supply units .................. 7
5Controls and Buttons ............................................. 8
5.1 Operating Elements............................................... 9
5.2 Switch on / off Handheld ..................................... 10
5.3 Status Displays in Status Field.............................. 11
5.4 Pictograms in the Display Field.............................. 12
5.5 Locking and Unlocking Keyboard .......................... 13
5.5.1 NOTICE ......................................................................... 13
5.5.2 Manual Lock keyboard ..................................................... 13
5.5.3 Unlock Keyboard ............................................................ 13
6Setting up and Terminating Calls........................... 14
6.1 Outgoing Calls..................................................... 14
6.2 Hold .................................................................. 15
6.3 Receiving a Call during Existing Call....................... 15
6.4 Setting up a Group Call or Broadcast Call ............... 16
6.5 Incoming Group Calls........................................... 16
6.6 Calling the Operational Terminals.......................... 17
6.6.1 Calling the Signaller........................................................ 17
6.6.2 Calling the Route Controller ............................................. 17
6.6.3 Calling the ECR............................................................... 18
6.7 Create Message................................................... 19
6.8 Incoming messages............................................. 19
6.9 Text- or Flash Messages Options........................... 20
7Menu Overview................................................... 21

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7.1 Menu Description ................................................ 21
7.2 Messages Menu................................................... 22
7.3 Phonebook Menu ................................................ 22
8Adjust Settings ................................................... 23
8.1 General .............................................................. 23
8.1.1 Set Date / Time .............................................................. 23
8.1.2 Set Brightness ................................................................ 24
8.2 Set Message Settings ........................................... 24
8.3 Phonebook......................................................... 25
8.3.1 Add contact.................................................................... 25
8.3.2 Edit Contact ................................................................... 25
8.3.3 Delete Contact................................................................ 25
9GSM-R Handheld Warranty and Returns................ 26
9.1 Terms of Warranty.............................................. 26
9.2 Warranty Process................................................ 26
9.3 Warranty Return Address..................................... 26
9.4 Breakage and Out of Warranty Repairs ................. 26
9.5 Network Support................................................. 26
10 Personal Address book ........................................ 27

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3About the Contents
This document describes the main analogue and digital operation mode for GSM-R on the Funkwerk
OPH handheld, including a general overview of the controls and functions. Please note safety
instructions in the individual chapters

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4Safety Information
The handhelds are for operational railway communications only.
Note on use
Switch the handheld off if it is damaged or is not in perfect working order. Prevent it from being
used and arrange for it to be tested by authorised personnel.
Protect the handheld from extreme weather conditions.
Do not expose the handheld to strong magnetic fields.
Radio interference
Switch off the handheld in all facilities in which you are asked to do so or there are signs
restricting the use of mobile devices.
Switch off the handheld in areas in which the use of hand-held two-way radios is prohibited.
Interference
The handheld can cause interference with other electronic equipment, especially medical
devices, for example, pacemakers. We recommend that the handheld always be carried on the
side of the body facing away from medical devices.
Risk to your hearing
The handheld is equipped with a loudspeaker on the back for hands-free use. Do not place this
loudspeaker in the immediate vicinity of your ears.
Storage
Where possible, store the handheld in the original packaging or in non-conductive packaging, which
protects it against moisture and dirt.
Accessories
Only use accessories supplied by Network Rail Telecom.
4.1 Battery
Only use the rechargeable batteries supplied by Network Rail Telecom. Use the rechargeable batteries
for their intended purpose only.
Completely charge the battery before using the handheld for the first time.
4.2 Charger and plug-in power supply units
Do not user chargers with any damage.
If damaged whilst in use turn off the power and disconnect from the Handset before unplugging the
charger.

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5Controls and Buttons

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5.1 Operating Elements
No. Key Description
1 Navigation buttons
For navigating in the submenus. Press the buttons to move the
selection marking or the cursor to the left, right, up or down.
2 Right-hand selection button
Press the button to perform the function displayed function directly
above the button.
3 Exit button
To end a call or rejecting a GSM-R call.
Exit from the Menu. Delete last number entered.
To switch the handheld on and off (keep button pressed for 3-4 seconds).
4 Keyboard
Buttons for direct input of the numbers and characters.
5 Accept-/ Send button
For initiating or accepting a GSM-R calls. Press the button once to
open the "Dialled numbers" submenu in the display.
6 Left-hand selection button
Press the button to perform the function displayed function directly above
the button.
7 PTT (Push-to-Talk button)
Press and hold to send; release to receive. PTT is only available if you use
semi-duplex in GSM-R
8 High / Low volume rocker switch
For adjusting the loudness separately for the handset (earphone) and
hands-free function.
9 Rotary knob
( Not used)
10 Emergency button
For initiating a GSM-R emergency call (REC). Currently Disabled
Table 1 Operating Elements

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5.2 Switch on / off Handheld
Note:
The battery must be fully charged before using the handheld for the
first time.
Switch on
Trackside GSM-R Hand held
Press the Exit button .
The display and keypad light-up. The handheld performs a self-
test. This can take several seconds.
Enter the PIN provided with the phone.
Confirm with the left-hand selection button OK.
The handheld is now ready to use.
Switch off
1. Press and hold down the Exit button for 3-4 seconds.
2. Confirm with the left-hand selection button Yes.
3. The handheld disconnects from the network and powers
down.
4. Charge the battery.
Note:
While the handheld is switched off the battery will slowly discharge.
Regularly recharge the battery if stored for any length time before taking it for
trackside use.

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5.3 Status Displays in Status Field
The following symbols are displayed in the status field:
Icon Description Icon Description
Battery status Receiving field strength of the network
The number of bars indicates the The number of bars indicates the current signal
available charging capacity: strength of the incoming (received) signal
The battery is almost empty. ≥-103 dBm
1 bar >= 5 % charged -100 dBm … -103 dBm
2 bars >= 10 % charged -96 dBm … -99 dBm
3 bars >= 40 % charged -86 dBm … -95 dBm
4 bars >= 70 % charged -78 dBm … -85 dBm
5 bars >= 100 % charged ≤ -77 dBm
5 green bars = the battery is 88:88 Current time - Country-specific AM PM/
completely charged
Network display / menu display –
1 bar = 15 to 30 % battery capacity The current operating mode is displayed in the
initial state.
The selected items are displayed in the main menu
2 bars = 30 t0 50% battery unread text messages exist in the message inbox.
3bars = 50 to 75 % battery missed call in GSM-R
4bars = 75 to 90 % battery Signaling the Shunting Mode
bars = 90 % to 100 % battery capacity
The battery is defective.
Table 3 Status Display in Status Field

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5.4 Pictograms in the Display Field
Incoming point-to-point call Setup of a conference call
Setup of a point-to-point call Existing conference call
Existing point-to-point call Conference call is busy
Point-to-point call is placed on hold Conference call failed
Waiting point-to-point call Setup Group call
Point-to-point call is busy Setup Broadcast call
Line is busy Incoming Group- / Broadcast call
No point-to-point call is possible, there is Waiting Group- / Broadcast call
no connection or the connection will
be lost.
Point-to-point call failed Existing Group- / Broadcast call
Call interrupt Group- / Broadcast call failed
Incoming conference call Incoming / outgoing emergency call
Emergency call active / emergency call ended
Table 4 Pictograms in the Display Field

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5.5 Locking and Unlocking Keyboard
5.5.1 NOTICE
If the key guard button is pressed, the buttons are locked. If the key guard is activated, only
emergency calls can be sent using the emergency call button or dialing 999
►On the home page, press the navigation button and then the
Asterisk * button , to activate or deactivate the button lock.
5.5.2 Manual Lock keyboard
1. Press the navigation up Arrow.
2. Press the Asterisk* button, bottom left key on keyboard.
The manual lock is activated.
5.5.3 Unlock Keyboard
1. Press the navigation up Arrow.
2. Press the Asterisk* button, bottom left key on keyboard.
The keyboard lock is deactivated.

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6Setting up and Terminating Calls
To make a call on the phone dial the required number and press the send button.
The "Establishing call" message and the corresponding pictogram of the call destination
appear in the display filed.
The call can be ended at any time by pressing the exit button.
6.1 Outgoing Calls
Call on number dialled
1. Enter the number to using the keyboard to the
initial state.
2. Push the send button .
The connection is established. The display shows the call
number and the dialing symbol.
3. Listen and speak like a conventional mobile phone.
Call from the phonebook
1. Open the menu Phonebook  Phonebook entry [x] .
2. Push the send button .
Or 2. Press the left-hand selection button Select.
3. Select the entry Call.
4. Confirm with the left-hand selection button Select.
The display shows the call number and the dialing symbol.
NOTE:
Call to Rail Net extensions use 901 XXX XXXXX
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6.2 Hold
During existing calls it is possible to place the existing call on hold and to setup another call.
You can toggle between the two calls.
Initiate state
You are already on a call.
1. Press the left-hand selection button Options.
2. Select the entry Add call.
The first call is put on hold.
3. Call a number or select a number from your phone book.
The second call is now live.
Symbol explanation
Icon Description
Call is on hold
Call is active
Table 21 Symbol of Call
Swap
1. Press left-hand selection button Options.
2. Select the entry Swap, to alternately speak to the two phones.
You can toggle between the two calls as often as you like. The
appropriate pictogram of the active connection appears.
End call
1. During the call Press the left-hand selection button Options.
2. Select the entry End call, to terminate the call with a phone.
End all calls
1. To terminate all calls, push the exit button , or the left
selection button Options  End all calls
6.3 Receiving a Call during Existing Call
Initiate state
Whilst on a call if another call is incoming.
The following status message “Call is waiting“appears.
Take
You can take second call, this places the first is placed on hold.
Abort
You can reject the second incoming call.
Replace
You can replace the active call with the incoming call. The initial call
will be terminated.
►Select an entry.

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6.4 Setting up a Group Call or Broadcast Call
Requirement:
A Group call or Broadcast call can only be set up using group programmed on
the SIM.
Group- and Broadcast call from the phonebook:
1. Openthemenu Phonebook  Broadcastcall  VGC [x] / VBC[x] .
2. Push the send button .
The display shows the VGC / VBC and the dialling symbol.
3. Press down the PTT button to speak.
4. Release the PTT button after speech.
5. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.
The display shows the VGC / VBC and the derogation symbol.
Or 1.
Open the menu Phonebook

Broadcast call

VGC [x] / VBC [x] .
2. Press the left-hand selection button Select.
3. Select the entry Call.
4. Confirm with the left-hand selection button Select.
The display shows the VGC / VBC and the dialling symbol.
5. Press down the PTT button to speak.
6. Release the PTT button after speech.
7. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.
The display shows the VGC / VBC and the derogation symbol.
6.5 Incoming Group Calls
Incoming group calls are set up with a pre-determined priority level.
Existing speech or data connections with a lower priority will be
terminated.
The incoming group call is announced by an attention tone.
6. Confirm with the left-hand selection button Select.
7. Select the entry Join.
8. Confirm with the left-hand selection button Select.
The display shows the VGC and the dialling symbol.
5. Press down the PTT button to speak.
6. Release the PTT button after speech.
7. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.
The display shows the VGC and the derogation symbol.

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6.6 Calling the Operational Terminals
There are two ways to call the operational terminals
1. Dialling the short code
When using the Short code the GSM-R Network will decide which terminal
to route the call to
2. Dial the terminal phone number
6.6.1 Calling the Signaller
Dialling the Short code:
1. Enter the 1200 using the keyboard.
2. Push the send button .
The display shows the called number and the dialling symbol.
3. Listen and speak like a conventional mobile phone.
4. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.
Dialling the signaller terminal number:
1. Look up the number from the phone book provided by Network
Rail Telecom
2. Enter the phone number using the keyboard.
3. Push the send button .
The display shows the called number and the dialling symbol.
The connection is established.
4. Listen and speak like a conventional mobile phone.
5. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.
6.6.2 Calling the Route Controller
Dialling the Short code:
1. Enter the 1300 using the keyboard.
2. Push the send button .
The display shows the call number and the dialling symbol.
3. Listen and speak like a conventional mobile phone.
4. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.
The display shows the call number and the derogation symbol.
Dialling the Route Controllers terminal number:
1. Look up the number from the phone book provided by Network
Rail Telecom
2. Enter the functional number using the keyboard.
3. Push the send button .
The display shows the call number and the dialling symbol.
4. Listen and speak like a conventional mobile phone.
5. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.

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6.6.3 Calling the ECR
Dialling the Short code:
1. Enter the 1400 using the keyboard.
2. Push the send button .
The display shows the call number and the dialling symbol.
3. Listen and speak like a conventional mobile phone.
4. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.
The display shows the call number and the derogation symbol.
Dialling the ECR terminal number:
1. Look up the number from the phone book provided by Network
Rail Telecom
2. Enter the functional number using the keyboard.
3. Push the send button .
The display shows the call number and the dialling symbol.
4. Listen and speak like a conventional mobile phone.
5. Push the exit button , to terminate the outgoing call.

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6.7 Create Message
The handheld can send other OPH handsets messages. Your handheld supports sending
messages beyond the character limit for a single message. Longer messages are sent as two or
more messages.
You have the ability to send text messages or flash messages. A flash message will appear
immediately on the recipient's device.
1. Open the menu Massages  Create message .
2. Select the entry Text message or Flash message.
3. Create the message.
4. Press the left-hand selection button OK.
5. Add the call number of the receiver or select a number from
your phone book.
6. Press the left-hand selection button OK or Select, to send
the message.
The message is sent.
6.8 Incoming messages
If you received a flash message, the message appears immediately on the display
If you have received a text message, the following status message
“New Message!
Show?“ Appears.
►To read the text message press the left-hand selection button Yes.
►If you do not want to read the text message press the right-hand selection
button No.
To help you remember, that there is an unread text message in your inbox,
the following icon: appears in the status display
To open the unread text message, proceed as follows:
1. Open the menu Massages  Inbox.
Symbol explanation
Icon Description
unread message
read message
Table 23 Symbol Short Messages
2. Select the unread text message.
3. Press the left-hand selection button Select, to open the
received text message.

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6.9 Text- or Flash Messages Options
►After you open the message, press the left-hand selection
button Options.
The following options are available:
· Delete
· Details
· Answer
· Forward
s
Delete
1. Select the entry Delete.
2. Confirm with the left-hand selection button Yes.
Yes - the text- or flash message will be irrevocably removed. No -
you find the text- or flash message in the inbox.
Details
The "Details" option display’s the sender, the date and time of
received text- or flash message.
Answer
With the option "Answer" you can reply to a received text- or flash
message with a new message to the originator.
1. Select the entry Answer.
2. Confirm with the left-hand selection button Select.
3. Create the message.
4. Press the left-hand selection button OK.
Forward
With the option "Forward" you can forward a received text- or flash
message to another recipient.
1. Select the entry Forward.
2. Confirm with the left-hand selection button Select.
3. Add the call number of the receiver or select a member from
your phone list.
4. Press the left-hand selection button OK or Select.
The text message is received.