Futurecom VRX1000 Operating instructions

VRX1000
P25 VEHICLE RADIO EXTENDER
8M087X01 R2 October 2015
Installation & Programming Guide

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Related Publications
Publication
Number
Description
8A087X02
VRX1000 User’s Guide
8A087X01
VRX1000 Ordering Guide
8K087X02
VRX1000 Functional Description
Manual Revisions
Rev #
Date
ECN
Notes & References
0
November 10, 2014
na
Original Release
1
July 22, 2015
15026
Firmware1.20/SR7.15.5 Update
2
October15, 2015
15053
Firmware1.21/Q4 2015 SERUpdate

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Foreword
This manual provides Installation and Programming guidelines for the Futurecom
Vehicle Radio Extender (VRX1000) which is interfaced to a remote mount APX2500,
APX4500, APX5500, APX6500 or APX7500 Mobile radio with a corresponding
compatible control head.
For details on the VRX1000 Operation, please refer to the VRX1000 User’s Guide
8A087X02.
For details on the APX™4500,APXTM6500 or APXTM7500 Mobile Radio operation, please
refer to the applicable Manuals available from Motorola.
The VRX1000 Operation described in this Document requires the following
Firmware:
APX2500/APX4500/APX6500/APX7500 - firmware release: Host R14.04.00 or later.
APX Mobile Radios operating as the host mobile for the VRX1000 require subscriber
option GA00631 for operation.
APX2000/APX4000 / APX6000 / APX7000 –firmware release R13.00.00 or later.
APX Portable Radios operating through a DVR/VRX, utilizing the enhanced DVR/VRX
digital feature set require subscriber option QA00631.
APX Control Head - firmware release R20.00.00 or later.
VRX must be loaded with application firmware release version: R1.21.
Tweaker Programming software version 1.06 or later.

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Part I –VRX1000 INSTALLATION

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Part I - Installation
Notations Used in This Manual......................................................................................4
Declaration of Conformity..............................................................................................5
RF Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness and Control Information and
Operational Instructions.................................................................................................6
RF Exposure Label .......................................................................................................7
FCC Label.....................................................................................................................7
Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Exposure Safety Standards ...........................................................................................8
Introduction.....................................................................................................................9
Identifying Your VRX1000 Model................................................................................10
Frequency Band of Operation................................................................................................ 10
Cross-Band............................................................................................................................ 10
Cross Band VRX1000 Dimensions................................................................................................ 11
In-Band .................................................................................................................................. 12
In-Band VRX1000 Dimensions..................................................................................................... 13
VRX1000 Installation Basics.......................................................................................14
Planning the Installation......................................................................................................... 14
Installation Tools Required.................................................................................................... 14
Mounting the VRX1000...............................................................................................15
Cross-Band VRX1000 Mounting............................................................................................ 15
In-Band VRX1000 Mounting.................................................................................................. 16
Mounting the Mobile Radio .........................................................................................17
Connecting the VRX1000 Cables ...............................................................................17
Power Cable .......................................................................................................................... 18
RF Cables.............................................................................................................................. 19
Control Cables....................................................................................................................... 19
VRX1000 Auxiliary Cable ...................................................................................................... 22
AVRA ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Status Lights................................................................................................................................... 23
External Alarm............................................................................................................................... 23
VRX1000 Antenna Installation .....................................................................................24
Index...............................................................................................................................25

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List of Tables
Table 1 Minimum Lateral Distance from Antenna –VRX1000..........................................7
Table 2 VRX1000 vs Infrastructure Compatibility .............................................................9
Table 3 VRX1000 RF Cables..........................................................................................19
Table 4 VRX1000 Control Cable Types..........................................................................19
List of Figures
Figure 1 Cross-Band VRX1000 - Conceptual Diagram...................................................10
Figure 2 Cross-Band VRX1000 - Dimensions mm / [in]..................................................11
Figure 3 In-Band VRX1000 - Conceptual Diagram.........................................................12
Figure 4 In-Band VRX1000 –Flat Mount Dimensions mm / [in] .....................................13
Figure 5 Cross-Band VRX1000 Mounting Details...........................................................15
Figure 6 In-Band VRX1000 - Flat Mount Details.............................................................16
Figure 7 In-Band VRX1000 Stacked Mount Details........................................................16
Figure 8 VRX1000 Connectors.......................................................................................17
Figure 9 VRX1000 Standard Control Cable (PN 7W087X07).........................................20
Figure 10 VRX1000 Y-Control Cable with AUX Extension (PN 7W087X08) ..................20
Figure 11 MSU Side DB25 Pinout (All Control Cables) ..................................................21
Figure 12 Auxiliary Options - DB15 Pinout......................................................................22

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Notations Used in This Manual
The following notations are used throughout this document:
NOTE:
A clarifying statement that expands on the text that follows.
IMPORTANT!
An important statement that should be considered and / or implemented in order
to achieve adequate equipment operation.
ATTENTION!
An instruction that must be followed to insure compliance with the appropriate
standards or proper equipment operations.

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Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
FCC LABELS:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC SECTION 15.105 INFORMATION TO THE USER:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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RF Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness and
Control Information and Operational Instructions
ATTENTION!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Futurecom Systems Group,
ULC. could void the User’s authority to operate the equipment. To satisfy FCC/IC
RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, the minimum
separation distances specified in Table 1 should be maintained. To ensure
compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not allowed.
ATTENTION!
Futurecom requires the P25 VRX1000 operator to ensure FCC Requirements for
Radio Frequency Exposure are met. The minimum distance between all possible
personnel and the body of the VRX1000 equipped vehicle is specified in the “RF
Safety” booklet. Failure to observe the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE)
distance exclusion area around the antenna may expose persons within this area
to RF energy above the FCC exposure limit for bystanders (general population). It
is the responsibility of the repeater operator to ensure MPE limits are observed at
all times during repeater transmissions. The repeater operator must ensure at all
times that no person comes within MPE distance from the vehicle body.
USA Users:Do not use the VRX1000 in the frequency band 406.0 –406.1MHz. This
frequency band is reserved for distress beacons.
ATTENTION!
This radio is intended for use in occupational / controlled conditions, where users
have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their
exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general
population, consumer, or any other use.
It is the responsibility of the VRX1000 Operator to ensure that Maximum
Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits are observed at all times during repeater
transmissions. If this vehicular repeater is used in combination with a separate
mobile radio transmitter, the Repeater operator must ensure at all times that no
person comes within the MPE distance from the vehicle body to ensure
compliance with the FCC’s/IC’s RF energy exposure limits for the general
population.
The minimum lateral distance between all possible personnel and the body of the
VRX1000 equipped vehicle must be as specified in Table 1.
Failure to observe the MPE distance exclusion area around the antenna may
expose persons within this area to RF energy above the FCC exposure limit for
bystanders (general population).

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VRX1000 (3W)
Minimum Lateral Distance from Antenna
VHF
67.0cm (26.4 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty
cycle)
UHF 380-512MHz
40.0cm (15.75 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty
cycle)
700MHz
28.3cm (11.1 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty
cycle)
800MHz
26.8cm (10.6 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty
cycle)
Table 1 Minimum Lateral Distance from Antenna –VRX1000
50% Tx duty cycle is defined as Push To Talk (PTT), 50% Talk - 50% Listen.
100% Tx duty cycle is defined as Push To Talk (PTT), 100% Talk
IMPORTANT
The maximum allowed gain of the λ/4 Omni-directional antenna for the VRX1000 is Unity
(0dBd).
RF Exposure Label
The RF Exposure Label should be affixed in the vehicle beside the mobile radio
control head. The label should be in the direct view of the Repeater operator. The
label is supplied with the VRX1000.
FCC Label
including interference that may cause undesired
2) This device must accept any interference received,
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
operation.

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Installation Requirements for Compliance with
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety
Standards
ATTENTION!
To ensure compliance with RF Energy Safety Standards:
Install only Futurecom / Motorola Solutions approved antennas and accessories and
set conducted power into the VRX1000 antenna equal to or lower than the approved
power levels –refer to Table 1.

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Introduction
The VRX1000 is a simplex radio coverage extender, which is interfaced to a compatible
remote mount Motorola Solutions Mobile Radio and enables Portable Subscriber Units
(PSU) to be used in areas where only Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) coverage is
available and PSU coverage is either intermittent or completely absent.
Installed in the trunk of a car, fire truck, armored vehicle, ambulance, the VRX1000
extends radio communications to the PSU users who are outside of the vehicle, inside a
nearby building or in any marginal portable radio coverage areas. The VRX1000 extends
voice (analog or digital, clear or encrypted) communications and supports key trunking
system features. The VRX1000 can be configured to provide various advanced options
to the users.
The Vehicular Radio Extender (VRX1000) is designed to be seamlessly interfaced to the
following Motorola Solutions Mobile Radios:
Mobile Radio Model
Firmware Requirements
Notes
APX2500
R13.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
APX4500
R13.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
APX5500
R10.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
APX6500
R10.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
APX7500
R10.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
NOTE:
Mobile Radio must be configured as Remote Mount in order to be compatible with the
VRX1000.
Table 2below provides information on the VRX1000 infrastructure compatibility options.
FIXED NETWORK TYPE / MOBILE RADIO MODE
Portable
Radio Type /
Mode
Conventional
Analog incl.
Mixed Receive
Conventional
P25 incl.
Mixed Receive
3600 Analog /
Digital
Trunking
9600 P25
Trunking
FDMA
9600 P25
Trunking
TDMA
Conventional
Analog
YES
A
YES
A/M
YES
A
YES
A/M
YES
A
Generic P25
Conventional
NO
YES
D/FA/M
NO
YES
D/M
NO
P25
Conventional
‘DVRS
Enabled’
YES
FA
YES
D/FA/M
YES
FA
YES
D/FA/M
YES
FA
Table 2 VRX1000 vs Infrastructure Compatibility
VRX1000 Channel Types:
A = Analog, D = Digital, M = Mixed, FA = Forced Analog (see Part II of this manual)

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Identifying Your VRX1000 Model
Frequency Band of Operation
Depending on the frequency band of operation of the APX Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU)
and VRX1000, the VRX1000 models are classified as follows:
In-Band –when the MSU and VRX1000 operate in the same frequency band.
Cross-Band –when the MSU and VRX1000 operate in two different frequency
bands.
Cross-Band
Cross-Band VRX1000 models do not include any filters on the MSU side since the MSU
and VRX1000 are not intended to simultaneously operate in the same frequency band.
In single band MSU configurations the MSU and VRX1000 operate in different frequency
bands.
In dual band MSU configuration either the MSU & VRX1000 operate in 3 different
frequency bands or one of the MSU frequency bands is locked out when VRX1000
operation is enabled as shown on Figure 1.
VRX1000
APX2500
APX4500
APX5500
APX6500
APX7500
CONTROL HEAD
& ACCESSORIES
TX=RX=F1
CONVENTIONAL P25
OR
CONVENTIONAL ANALOG
Figure 1 Cross-Band VRX1000 - Conceptual Diagram