Futurecom VRX1000 User manual

Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
VRX1000 Installation Guide
Document: 8M087X03
Revision: R1.0
Date: August 2023

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NOTES

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Manual Revisions
Rev #
Date
Notes & References
0
November 20, 2022
Original Release
R0.2
December 2022
Updated Logo
R1.0
August 2023
- Updated Formatting
- Bypass Switch programming instructions
added
- Updated description and drawings for Status
Lights & AVRA
- Fuse Holder info added
- Updated Installation Drawings
- Updated Auxiliary Cable Drawings
- Appendix A, B, C, D

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Table of Contents
Manual Revisions..........................................................................................................3
Table of Contents..........................................................................................................4
Proprietary Statement...................................................................................................6
Commercial Warranty...................................................................................................7
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................8
Important Safety Information........................................................................................9
Notice to Users (FCC/ISED)........................................................................................10
Déclaration de Conformité..........................................................................................11
Informations de Sécurité Importantes.......................................................................12
Avis Aux Utilisateurs (FCC/ISED)...............................................................................13
Introduction.................................................................................................................14
Installation Planning...................................................................................................15
Cautionary Notes & Considerations...........................................................................15
Tools Required..........................................................................................................15
Programming Details.................................................................................................16
Bypass Switch........................................................................................................................ 16
Status Lights .......................................................................................................................... 19
Automated VR Activation (AVRA) and Primary/Secondary Preference Trigger.................... 21
Mounting Instructions.................................................................................................23
Cautionary Notes & Considerations...........................................................................23
Preparation................................................................................................................23
Instructions................................................................................................................23
Cable Connections......................................................................................................25
Cautionary Notes & Considerations...........................................................................25
Configuration Terms:.................................................................................................25
VRX1000 Connections..............................................................................................26
In-Band VRX Filter, MSU Filter and RF Bypass Switch Connectors ..........................27
Power Cable..............................................................................................................29
HFB Fuse Holder Installation: HFB Fuse Holder is a model of in-line waterproof fuse holders.
.............................................................................................................................................. 29

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HHB Fuse Holder Installation: HHB Fuse Holder is a model of in-line waterproof fuse
holders. ................................................................................................................................. 30
Configuration Identification........................................................................................32
Standard Installation Cables......................................................................................32
Installation Drawings..................................................................................................33
Configuration 1: VRX (700/800MHz, VHF or UHF) Cross-band Flat Mounted ..................... 33
In-Band RF Switching Cabling............................................................................................... 34
Configuration 2: VRX (700/800MHz, VHF or UHF) In-band Flat Mounted (Non-APX 8500
MSU)..................................................................................................................................... 34
Configuration 3: VRX (700/800MHz, VHF or UHF) Cross-band Flat Mounted (APX8500
MSU)..................................................................................................................................... 34
Configuration 4: VRX (700/800MHz, VHF or UHF) In-band Flat Mounted (APX8500 MSU) 35
Auxiliary Port Options ................................................................................................36
In-Band Auxiliary Cabling..........................................................................................36
Cross-Band Auxiliary Cabling....................................................................................36
Status Lights .............................................................................................................37
Antenna Installation....................................................................................................38
Cautionary Notes & Considerations...........................................................................38
Preparation................................................................................................................38
APPENDIX A - AUXILIARY CABLE.............................................................................39
APPENDIX B - CONTROL CABLE ..............................................................................40
APPENDIX C- CABLES BY TYPE ...............................................................................41
APPENDIX D - VRX1000 ANTENNAS .........................................................................42
Glossary.......................................................................................................................43

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Proprietary Statement
©2023 Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
All Rights Reserved
Futurecom, PDR8000, DVR-LX, the Futurecom Logo and the Stylized FC logo are
registered trademarks of Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owner.
No part of this document, or any software included with it, may be reproduced and
distributed without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Futurecom Systems Group ULC. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to
the equipment, software or specification described in this document at any time and
without prior notice. These changes will be incorporated in the new releases of this
document.
This document may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. waives responsibility for any labour, materials or costs
incurred by any party as a result of using this document.
MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used
under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Commercial Warranty
Please reference Futurecom’s Terms and Conditions of Sale, Section 7 regarding
standard warranty (Futurecom Website > Terms and Conditions).

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Declaration of Conformity
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 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC.
could void the User’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Important Safety Information
The DVRS Repeater is intended for use in occupational / controlled conditions, where
users have full knowledge of the operator exposure and can exercise control over the
operator exposure to meet FCC/ISED limits. This radio is NOT authorized for general
population, consumer, or any other use.

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Notice to Users (FCC/ISED)
To satisfy FCC/ISED RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, refer to
the RF Safety Booklet[1] for TX –RX duty cycle and a separation distance between the
antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operations
at closer than this distance is not allowed.
Futurecom requires theP25 DVRS operator to ensure FCC/ISED Requirements for Radio
Frequency Exposure are met. The minimum distance between all possible personnel and
the body of the DVRS equipped vehicle is specified in the RF Safety Booklet[1]. 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 that MPR 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 antenna.
[1] Refer to RF Safety Booklet available on the Futurecom website.