Futurecom VR Operating instructions

Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
VR Programming Guide
Document: 8G093X01
Revision: R5
Date: August 2022

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NOTES

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Contents
Contents........................................................................................................................3
Manual Revisions..........................................................................................................7
Foreword .......................................................................................................................8
Computer Software Copyrights ...................................................................................9
Publicly Available Software List.................................................................................10
Publicly Available Software –Common Licenses......................................................11
CodeGuru License....................................................................................................14
Document Copyrights................................................................................................14
Disclaimer.................................................................................................................14
Trademarks...............................................................................................................14
Commercial Warranty................................................................................................14
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................15
Important Safety Information .................................................................................15
Notice to Users (FCC/ISED)....................................................................................15
Déclaration de Conformité......................................................................................16
Informations de Sécurité Importantes...................................................................16
Avis Aux Utilisateurs (FCC / ISED).........................................................................16
VR Programming Basics ............................................................................................17
Key Terminology.......................................................................................................17
Installing Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) ...................................................17
Previous Installation ..............................................................................................................17
New Installation.....................................................................................................................17
Menu Bar ..................................................................................................................18
Compatibility Charts ..............................................................................................................19
Setting Up Communications with the VR...................................................................20
Reading from the VR (Uploading Data).....................................................................20
Writing to the VR (Downloading Data).......................................................................20
Understanding FRC Programming Files....................................................................20
Codeplug Applications...........................................................................................................21
Data Categories.....................................................................................................................21
Codeplug Content..................................................................................................................21
Codeplug Encryption.............................................................................................................21
Codeplug Summary...............................................................................................................22

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FRC Icons.................................................................................................................22
How To Create an EPR File......................................................................................23
How To Create a DPD File........................................................................................24
Creation of New File..............................................................................................................24
Modify an Existing File ..........................................................................................................24
How To Create a DCD File........................................................................................27
Creation of New File..............................................................................................................27
Modify an Existing File ..........................................................................................................27
Feature Licenses.......................................................................................................30
Introduction............................................................................................................................30
License Delivery....................................................................................................................30
Applying License to Repeater via FRC .................................................................................30
Bundling a License File with a DCD File...............................................................................33
Applying License to Template Files.......................................................................................34
How To Clone a VR ..................................................................................................35
Steps for Cloning...................................................................................................................35
Using FRC Off-Line...................................................................................................37
Viewing Codeplugs Off-Line..................................................................................................37
Modifying Codeplugs Off-Line...............................................................................................37
Saving Codeplugs Off-Line ...................................................................................................37
Applying Firmware to VR...........................................................................................38
Upgrading Firmware..................................................................................................41
Downgrading Firmware.............................................................................................42
VR Programming Guidelines......................................................................................44
Programming Steps Overview...................................................................................44
The DVRS operation depends on the following: ...................................................................44
Additional CPS Programming for VR.........................................................................45
VR BASIC PROGRAMMING.....................................................................................45
VR FEATURE PROGRAMMING...............................................................................46
VR FINE TUNING.....................................................................................................48
P25 Trunking OTAR via VR ......................................................................................48
MSU Scan Programming Requirements....................................................................48
MSU Group Services Programming Requirements ..............................................................48
Exporting MSU data (.xml file)...............................................................................................49
Programming the PSUs for DVRS Operation............................................................50
Programming the P25 ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU.............................................................50
XTS Series ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs ...........................................................................50
APX Series ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs ...........................................................................51
Programming of Generic P25 PSU for Digital VR Mode............................................51
Programming of the P25 PSU (Generic P25 or ‘DVRS Enabled’) for operation on
Conventional P25 MSU System................................................................................51

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Programming of the P25 XTS PSU (Generic P25 or ‘DVRS Enabled’) for Inbound Digital
Takeover...................................................................................................................52
Programming of Analog Conventional PSU for Analog VR Mode..............................52
Feature Programming ...............................................................................................53
How to Program GPS Driven Deactivation Feature..............................................................53
How to Program NAC Linking Feature..................................................................................55
How to Program TPS Signaling.............................................................................................56
How to Program Talkgroup Matching....................................................................................57
How to Program Talkgroup Proxying ....................................................................................58
How to Program Talkgroup Translation.................................................................................59
How to Program Unit ID Translation......................................................................................62
FRC Window and Field Definitions............................................................................63
Documentation Conventions .....................................................................................63
Options .....................................................................................................................65
Ports ......................................................................................................................................65
Repeater Setup.........................................................................................................66
RF / Analog Setup.................................................................................................................66
Frequency Band Setup..........................................................................................................66
User Info................................................................................................................................66
Hardware / Software Info.......................................................................................................69
Update Info............................................................................................................................69
Personality Data........................................................................................................71
Repeater Channel Setup Window.........................................................................................71
Mode Change........................................................................................................................77
Mode Change of VR by Local PSU ......................................................................................77
Remote Mode change of VR by Dispatcher / System PSU ..................................................78
Mobile Radio Channel Setup.................................................................................................79
Hardware Setup Window...........................................................................................87
MSU Data..............................................................................................................................92
PSU IDs Allowed...................................................................................................................93
VR Remote Activation IDs.....................................................................................................93
PSU NAC Table.....................................................................................................................93
Analog Setup ............................................................................................................94
VR Common Setup...................................................................................................98
MSU Interface Setup...............................................................................................104
Emergency Setup....................................................................................................105
Tone Setup..........................................................................................................................109
Station ID Setup ..................................................................................................................109
Digital Setup............................................................................................................109
Primary / Secondary Setup .....................................................................................115
VRS-EP Options..................................................................................................................116
VRS-EP Tables ...................................................................................................................120
Maintenance Screens ...............................................................................................121
Using the Monitoring Screen...................................................................................121
BER Test Setup...................................................................................................................123

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RSSI Setup.............................................................................................................124
Setting up the RSSI ON range ............................................................................................128
Setting up the Voting Parameters (Primary / Secondary Range) ......................................129
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................130
Software / Programming Related Problems.............................................................130
Multiple issues when using DVRS with TDMA* .......................................................133
Appendix 1 –VR Status Display ..............................................................................134
Appendix 2 –Grant Timeout Timer..........................................................................135
Appendix 3 –Icon Legend........................................................................................136
Appendix 4 –CPS VR Related Programming..........................................................137
Glossary ....................................................................................................................140
Reference ..................................................................................................................143
Contact Information.......................................................................................................i

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Manual Revisions
Rev #
Date
Notes & References
0
October 2020
Original Release
1
February 2021
Update for SR2021.1
2
July 2021
Update for SR2021.2
3
August 2021
Update for SR2021.3
4
November 2021
Update for SR2021.4
5
August 2022
Update for SR2022.2

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Foreword
Futurecom Vehicular Repeater (VR) is designed to be seamlessly interfaced to:
Remote Mount APX Series Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) with or without control head
When the VR is interfaced to a Remote Mount Motorola APX Mobile Radio, the complete
equipment package is referred to as Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS).
For compatibility requirements for Mobile and Portable radios refer to Futurecom website →
Support → Documentation and Software → DVR-LX/DVR/VRX1000 → Compatibility Charts
For details on the APX series Mobile or Portable Radios operation, please refer to the applicable
Manuals available from Motorola.
For details on how to operate a VR, please refer to the Vehicular Repeater (VR) User’s Guide
Template available on Futurecom website → Support → Documentation and Software → DVR-
LX/DVR/VRX1000
Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) contains three main components to service all
hardware programming needs
1. Configurator for APX Repeaters (VRX1000, DVR and DVR-LX®)
2. Configurator for PDR8000®
3. Flash Downloader Utility
This is used to update the firmware of the repeater. In the past the user had to download
it separately from the Futurecom website, integrating into FRC makes it more of an all-
in-one utility and adds a layer of convenience
FRC is backwards compatible with all VR firmware versions. It supports reading all previously
configured devices. It is continually updated with business rules to ensure integrity of VR
configuration.

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Computer Software Copyrights
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stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States, Canada and other
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including but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted
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The Futurecom Repeater Configurator provided by Futurecom Systems Group ULC includes the
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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
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. could void
the User’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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 the P25 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[2]. 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.
[2] Refer to RF Safety Booklet available on the Futurecom website.

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Déclaration de Conformité
Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme aux limites pour appareils numériques de classe A, selon
la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites sont destinées à assurer une protection raisonnable
contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation commerciale. L’équipement génère, utilise et peut
émettre de l’énergie de fréquence radio et peut causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications
radio s’il n’est pas installé ou utilisé conformément au mode d’emploi. Toutefois, rien ne garantit
l’absence d’interférences dans une installation particulière.
Les changements et les modifications qui n’ont pas été approuvés expressément par Futurecom Systems
Group ULC pourraient faire perdre à l’utilisateur son droit à utiliser cet équipement.
Informations de Sécurité Importantes
Le répéteur DVRS est conçu pour être utilisé dans des conditions professionnelles / contrôlées, dans
lesquelles les utilisateurs connaissent à fond leur exposition et peuvent exercer le contrôle nécessaire sur
celle-ci pour se conformer aux limites de la FCC / ISED. Cette radio N’EST PAS autorisée pour être utilisée
par le grand public, les consommateurs ou autres.
Avis Aux Utilisateurs (FCC / ISED)
Pour satisfaire les exigences de la FCC / ISED en matière d’exposition à l’énergie RF pour les
transmetteurs mobiles, prière de consulter la Brochure Sécurité RF
1
pour obtenir le facteur d’utilisation
transmission / réception et la distance de séparation entre l’antenne de cet appareil et les personnes
pendant l’utilisation. Pour assurer la conformité, le fonctionnement à une distance moins élevée n’est pas
autorisé.
Futurecom demande à l’opérateur du répéteur P25 DVRS de satisfaire aux exigences de la FCC / ISED
en matière d’exposition à l’énergie RF. La distance minimale entre toutes les personnes possibles et une
antenne omnidirectionnelle doit respecter les indications de la Brochure Sécurité RF. Tout manquement à
respecter la zone d’exclusion autour de l’antenne définie par la distance correspondant à la limite
d’exposition maximale peut exposer les personnes qui se trouvent dans ce rayon à une énergie RF
supérieure à la limite d’exposition de la FCC pour les spectateurs (population générale).
C’est à l’opérateur du répéteur qu’il incombe de s’assurer que les limites d’exposition maximales sont
respectées en tout temps pendant les transmissions du répéteur. L’opérateur du répéteur doit s’assurer en
tout temps que personne ne s’approche de l’antenne à une distance inférieure à celle correspondant à la
limite d’exposition minimale.
1
Prière de consulter la Brochure Sécurité RF (Canada) ou la brochure Sécurité RF (États-Unis) pour les
distances de séparation

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VR Programming Basics
Key Terminology
A few frequently used terms throughout this programming guide.
VR
Futurecom line of Vehicular Repeaters.
It applies to the following products: VRX1000, DVR and DVR-LX®.
DVRS
When a Vehicular Repeater (VR) is interfaced with an MSU, the
complete equipment package is referred to as a Digital Vehicular
Repeater System (DVRS).
FRC
Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC)
Configurator application for servicing the hardware programming
needs on all supported VR.
It is continually updated with business rules to ensure data integrity
on our VR configuration.
Installing Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating Systems
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Processor
400 MHz or higher Pentium grade processor
Peripherals
USB Port
Previous Installation
Remove any previous installations of older Tweaker / FRC versions: go to Windows Start →
Settings →Apps, find the DVRS Tweaker / FRC and select the Uninstall option.
New Installation
The latest version of FRC is available on the Futurecom website:
Home →Support →Documentation and Software →DVR-LX/DVR/VRX1000 →FRC
Programming Software for DVR-LX/DVR/VRX1000
Step 1: Download and save the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) installer.
Step 2: Unzip the file (if needed).
Step 3: Double click on the APX Setup application located inside the FRC folder.
Step 4: Follow the Setup Wizard instructions to complete the installation.

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Menu Bar
The top Menu Bar is a strip of menu items that, when clicked, display a dropdown menu of other
options and commands.
Field
Description
Dropdown Menus
(Keyboard Shortcuts in parentheses)
File
Commands for file
operations, including
applying, loading, saving
DPD Files (Templates)
Apply DPD to Repeater, Save DPD File, Load DPD
File (Ctrl+F6)
DCD Files (Templates)
Apply DCD to Repeater, Save DCD File, Load
DCD File
EPR Files (Futurecom Support)
Save EPR File, Load EPR File (F6)
Import
Motorola File
Apply Rescue File to Repeater
Apply License File
Preferences
Exit
Repeater
Commands for Repeater,
including load, save, reset
Load Data from Repeater (F2)
Save Changes to Repeater (F4)
Reset Repeater (F3)
EEprom Maintenance (Ctrl+E)
Info
Application
Log information for
Futurecom support
purposes.
Log Windows
RS232 Log
Save, Clear
Application Log
Show, Save, Clear
Clear All Data
User
For Futurecom support
purposes.
Change User
Options
COM Ports (opens Ports window)
Help
Links to support
documentation and
compatibility charts,
provides search
functionality.
Help
About
Find (Ctrl+F) (see below)
Compatibility Charts (see below)

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Find functionality provides a quick way to search through FRC for a particular field. Enter a few
letters of a field name, click FIND and results will show all fields matching the string. Click on
desired result and click GO to open that screen.
Figure 1: Help Menu - 'Find' Feature
Compatibility Charts can be accessedthrough the Help drop downmenu. This is a static version
from the Futurecom website corresponding to the specific FRC release.
To use FRC on-line, the following is required:
1. FRC installed on the PC.
2. Powered up DVRS.
3. Programming cable (USB cable connected to VR).
Figure 2: Help Menu - Compatibility Charts

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Setting Up Communications with the VR
Ensure USB cable is plugged into PC and connected to the USB port on the VR.
Ensure VR is powered up. Note: VR may be connected to DC power but will power up only when
the MSU interfaced to it is also powered up.
Reading from the VR (Uploading Data)
To read a VR unit:
1. Establish communication with the VR.
2. Select Repeater →Load Data from APX Repeater OR Press F2.
3. Data of the currently connected VR unit will be loaded into FRC for reviewing and/or editing.
Writing to the VR (Downloading Data)
Valid Changes: If any of the parameters within FRC are modified from its original value,
the modified fields are shaded in green.In addition, the EEprom maintenance icon flashes yellow,
and when hovering over it, a message indicates EEprom Changed.
Invalid Changes: If any invalid changes are made, the modified fields are shaded in red. In
addition, the EEprom maintenance icon flashes red and the configuration window(s)
containing conflicting data is marked with a red exclamation mark on the FRC navigation tree.
The changes cannot be written to the VR until the errors are eliminated.
After making the necessary changes to correct any programming errors, the data changes can
be saved to the VR by executing any of the following:
Repeater →Save Changes to APX Repeater (F4)
OR
Repeater →EEprom Maintenance (Ctrl+E) →Changes →Repeater
OR
Click on the EEPROM Maintenance Icon →Changes →Repeater
Reset the repeater (after the changes are saved) to ensure the changes take effect. Resetting of
the VR can be done by executing any of the following methods:
Repeater →Reset APX Repeater (F3)
OR
Repeater →EEprom Maintenance (Ctrl+E) →Reset Repeater
OR
Power OFF and ON the MSU
Understanding FRC Programming Files
There are three different types of files that can be used to program a VR: an EEPROM Data file
(EPR), a Device Programming Data file (DPD), or a Device Configuration Data file (DCD). These
files are referred to as codeplugs and each is used for a different purpose. There are also different
categories of data and not all are included in each codeplug type.