Futurecom Mobexcom P25 Operating instructions

Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
DVR
APX Series P25 Interface
Installation & Programming Guide

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NOTES

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Related Publications
Publication
Number
Description
8A083X30
DVRS User’s Manual, APX Series Interface
8A083X20
DVRS User’s Manual, XTL2500 / XTL5000 Interface
8A083X21
Tactical DVR User’s Manual
8M083X02
Tactical DVR Installation and Programming Guide
8F083X03
DVRS - Product & RF Safety Booklet
8F083X14
Indoor Fixed Mount DVRS –Installation Guide, APX Interface
8F083X15
Outdoor Fixed Mount DVRS –Installation Guide, APX Interface
8F083X16
Transportable DVRS –Installation Guide, APX Interface
Manual Revisions
Rev #
Date
ECN
Notes & References
0
July 5 2013
na
Original Release
1
August 7, 2013
13031
Encryption restrictions update
2
November 22, 2013
13041
Firmware R1.01 / Tweaker 1.02 update
3
December 8, 2014
14062
Firmware R1.10 Update
4
July 22, 2015
15026
Firmware R1.20 / SR7.15.5 Update
5
September 3, 2015
15042
Removed APX2500/APX4500
6
October 15, 2015
15053
Firmware R1.21 / Q4 2015 SER Update
7
February 10, 2016
16002
Firmware R1.22 / R14.50.00 Group Services
8
September 27,2016
16003
Firmware R1.30/SR7.17 Update
9
April 3, 2017
16004
Firmware R1.40/SR 7.17.5 Update
10
May 1,2017
16005
Updated APX8500 Firmware version
11
Aug 23,2017
16006
Updated TDMA Trunking system Portable
requirement.
12
Jan 11,2018
16007
Firmware R1.41/SR 7.18 Update
FCC/ISED Updates
13
June 12, 2018
16008
Firmware R1.42/SR 7.18.5 Update
14
Jan 28,2019
16009
Firmware R1.43/SR 7.18.8 Update

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Foreword
The P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater (DVR) is designed to be seamlessly interfaced to:
•Remote Mount APX Series MSU with or without control head
This manual provides Installation and Programming guidelines for the Futurecom
DVR that is interfaced to the following remote mount APX Series Mobile radios:
Mobile Radio Model
Firmware Requirements
Notes
APX2500
R19.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
APX4500
R19.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
APX6500
R19.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
APX7500
R19.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
APX8500
R19.00.00 or later
Requires option GA00631
NOTE:
Mobile Radio must be configured as Remote Mount in order to be compatible with the
DVRS.
When the DVR is interfaced to a Remote Mount Motorola APX Mobile Radio, the complete
equipment package is referred to as Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS).
The DVR may also be used as a stand alone (Tactical) repeater. The operation of the
Tactical DVR is described in publication 8A083X21. The Installation & Programming
Guidelines referring to the Tactical DVR Model are described in document 8M083X02.
The Installation & Programming Guidelines referring to the Tactical DVR with Backpack
option is described in document 8M083X51
For details on the DVRS Operation, please refer to the DVRS User’s Guides 8A083X20
or 8A083X30 (APX interface).
For details on the APX series Mobile Radios operation, please refer to the applicable
Manuals available from Motorola.

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The DVRS Operation described in this Document requires the following Firmware:
APX Series Mobile Radios - firmware release: Host R19.0.00 or later.
APX Mobile Radios operating as the host mobile for the DVR require subscriber option
GA00631 for operation.
APX2000 / APX4000 / APX6000 / APX7000 /APX8000–firmware release R19.00.00 or
later.
APX Portable Radios operating through a DVR, utilizing the enhanced DVR digital feature
set require subscriber option QA00631.
DVR must be loaded with firmware release:
Application 4C083X11 R1.43 or later.
Tweaker Programming software 6A083X05 –Version 1.18 or later.
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Part I - Installation
Commercial Warranty.................................................................................................11
RF Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness and Control Information and
Operational Instructions.............................................................................................20
Introduction.................................................................................................................21
Identifying Your DVRS Model....................................................................................23
Frequency Band of Operation............................................................................................... 23
Cross-Band........................................................................................................................... 23
In-Band.................................................................................................................................. 26
DVR Dimensions................................................................................................................... 33
Cross-Band DVR Dimensions ........................................................................................................33
In-Band DVR Dimensions..............................................................................................................34
DVRS Installation Basics............................................................................................35
Planning the Installation ............................................................................................35
Installation Tools Required........................................................................................35
Mounting the DVR.....................................................................................................36
Cross-Band DVRS Mounting................................................................................................ 36
In-Band DVRS Mounting....................................................................................................... 38
Mounting the Mobile Radio........................................................................................39
Connecting the DVRS Cables ...................................................................................39
Power Cable ......................................................................................................................... 39
RF Cables............................................................................................................................. 40
Control Cables ...................................................................................................................... 40
Option Cables ....................................................................................................................... 42
In-Band DVRS Option Cables........................................................................................................42
Cross-Band DVRS Option Cables ..................................................................................................42
DVR Options.............................................................................................................48
DVR Auxiliary Cable ............................................................................................................. 48
AVRA .................................................................................................................................... 49
Status Lights ......................................................................................................................... 49
External Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 49
DVRS Antenna Installation........................................................................................50
Index ............................................................................................................................51
DVR Programming Basics..........................................................................................53
Installing and Uninstalling the Tweaker Programming Software ................................53
Using the Tweaker Programming Software Off-Line..................................................53
Viewing DVR Personality Files Off-Line ............................................................................... 53
Modifying DVR Personality Files Off-Line............................................................................. 53
Saving DVR Personality Files Off-Line................................................................................. 53
Using the Tweaker Programming Software On-Line..................................................54
Setting up Communications with the DVR............................................................................ 54

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Ports...................................................................................................................................... 54
Reading the DVR Electronic Label ....................................................................................... 54
Reading from the DVR (Uploading Data) ............................................................................. 55
Writing to the DVR (Downloading Data) ............................................................................... 55
Applying dpd File (‘Cloning’) ........................................................................................................55
Writing Selected Changes to the DVR............................................................................................55
DVRS Programming Guidelines.................................................................................56
Programming Steps Overview...................................................................................56
Programming the APX MSU for DVRS Operation......................................................57
Enabling the DVR in the APX MSU ...................................................................................... 57
DVRS Button Assignment..................................................................................................... 57
Automated VR Activation (AVRA) Programming in the APX MSU....................................... 57
In Car Monitor (ICM) Programming of the APX MSU........................................................... 57
DVRS Profile Settings Programmable in the APX MSU....................................................... 58
P25 Trunking OTAR via DVRS............................................................................................. 60
MSU Scan Programming Requirements............................................................................... 60
MSU Group Services Programming Requirements.............................................................. 61
Exporting MSU data (.xml file)................................................................................61
Programming the PSUs for DVRS Operation ............................................................61
Programming the P25 ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU........................................................................ 62
XTS Series ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs ................................................................................................62
APX Series ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs ................................................................................................62
Programming of Generic P25 PSU for Digital DVRS Mode ................................................. 63
Programming of the P25 PSU (Generic P25 or DVRS enabled) for operation on
Conventional P25 MSU System ........................................................................................... 63
Programming of the P25 XTS PSU (Generic P25 or DVRS enabled) for Inbound Digital
Takeover............................................................................................................................... 64
Programming of Analog Conventional PSU for Analog DVRS Mode................................... 64
DVR Programming ....................................................................................................65
Repeater Setup..................................................................................................................... 65
RF/Analog Setup.............................................................................................................................65
Frequency Band Setup ....................................................................................................................65
User Text.........................................................................................................................................65
DVR Info.........................................................................................................................................65
Personality Data Setup......................................................................................................... 66
Repeater Channel Setup Menu........................................................................................................66
Mobile Radio Channel Setup ..........................................................................................................70
Hardware Setup Menu.....................................................................................................................73
MSU Data .......................................................................................................................................76
PSU IDs Allowed............................................................................................................................76
DVR Remote Activation IDs ..........................................................................................................76
Talkgroup Translation Table...........................................................................................................76
Analog Setup...................................................................................................................................77
DVR Common Setup ......................................................................................................................80
Tone Setup Menu............................................................................................................................85
Morse Code Menu...........................................................................................................................85
Digital System Setup Menu.............................................................................................................86
Primary / Secondary Setup..............................................................................................................90
MSU Interface Setup.......................................................................................................................91
DVR System Topologies ...........................................................................................92

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Global DVRS Features..............................................................................................92
Automated VR Activation (AVRA)......................................................................................... 92
Band Locking ........................................................................................................................ 94
In Car Monitor (ICM)............................................................................................................. 94
Primary / Secondary - Operation and Programming Overview ............................................ 96
Remote Mode change of DVRS by FNE / Dispatcher.......................................................... 98
MSU Scan............................................................................................................................. 99
Supported MSU Scan Types ................................................................................................ 99
DVRS Enabled / Disabled Rules while MSU Scan is enabled........................................................99
Outbound Calls (received by MSU from the FNE) with MSU Scan Enabled.................................99
Inbound Calls (received by DVR from PSU) with MSU Scan Enabled .........................................99
MSU ISSI Roaming............................................................................................................. 100
Unsupported PSU Features................................................................................................ 100
Digital DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview.....................................101
PSU Affiliation..................................................................................................................... 101
Group Calls......................................................................................................................... 102
PSU Proxy Request Priorities............................................................................................. 102
Signaling Request Interactions with Voice and Signaling Proxy ........................................ 103
Voice Request Interaction with Signaling and Voice Proxy................................................ 104
MSU Voice and Signaling Proxy Interactions..................................................................... 105
Talk Group Proxying........................................................................................................... 106
Talk Group Translation ....................................................................................................... 106
Private Calls........................................................................................................................ 106
PSU Talk Permit Tones ...................................................................................................... 107
Status Broadcast................................................................................................................. 107
Local Mode Indication......................................................................................................... 107
Radio Check / Inhibit........................................................................................................... 107
P25 Trunking OTAR............................................................................................................ 107
Patch................................................................................................................................... 108
Dynamic Regrouping .......................................................................................................... 108
Phone Interconnect............................................................................................................. 108
Adaptive Power Control...................................................................................................... 108
Digital Audio Buffering ........................................................................................................ 109
P25 Encryption.................................................................................................................... 109
Emergency in Digital Mode................................................................................................. 112
Emergency Alarm .........................................................................................................................112
Emergency Call.............................................................................................................................113
Emergency Revert through DVR ..................................................................................................113
Emergency Revert through PSU ...................................................................................................114
Emergency operation during TG Translation................................................................................114
Fireground (FG) Signaling .................................................................................................. 114
PSU Call Alert..................................................................................................................... 115
PSU Message..................................................................................................................... 115
PSU Status Update and Status Request............................................................................ 115
PSU IV&D ........................................................................................................................... 115
PSU Location Reporting ..................................................................................................... 115
Automatic PSU Revert to Talk Around (TA) ....................................................................... 115
PSU Group Services........................................................................................................... 115
Forced Analog DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview .......................117
Forced Analog All DVR Mode- Operation and Programming Overview ...................117
Analog DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview ...................................118
DVR Channel Setup for Analog Mode .....................................................................118

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Group Calls......................................................................................................................... 118
PSU Affiliation..................................................................................................................... 118
Emergency in Analog Mode................................................................................................ 118
Emergency Alarm .........................................................................................................................119
Emergency Call.............................................................................................................................119
Emergency Revert through DVR ..................................................................................................119
Analog Audio Buffering....................................................................................................... 120
Tactical Public Safety (TPS)............................................................................................... 120
Fireground (FG) Signaling .................................................................................................. 120
Remote DVRS Activation via DTMF................................................................................... 120
P25 Encryption in Analog Mode ......................................................................................... 121
Leading & Trailing Tones.................................................................................................... 121
Mobile Mode Steering via PL/DPL...................................................................................... 121
Steering and Emergency................................................................................................................122
MSU Operating on TDMA (P25, Phase 2).......................................................................... 122
Mixed DVR Mode....................................................................................................123
Using the Tweaker’s RSSI Setup Application ..........................................................124
Setting up the RSSI ON range............................................................................................ 124
Setting up the Voting Parameters (Primary / Secondary Range)....................................... 125
Using the Tweaker Monitoring Screen.....................................................................126
BER Test Setup .................................................................................................................. 127
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................128
Software / Programming Related Problems ....................................................................... 128
Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................. 129
Appendix 1 –DVR Specifications ............................................................................130
Appendix 2 –DVR Status Display............................................................................131
Appendix 3 –DVRS Features vs PSU Type.............................................................132
Appendix 4 –‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU Features Support on Non-Motorola
Infrastructure.............................................................................................................134
Appendix 5 DVRS Features –P25 DVR Mode & P25 Trunking Mobile Mode ........135
Appendix 6 DVRS Features in P25 DVR Mode & P25 Conventional Mobile Mode136
Appendix 7 DVRS Features in Forced Analog DVR Mode & Conventional Analog
Mobile Mode ..............................................................................................................137
Appendix 8 DVRS Features in Forced Analog DVR Mode & 3600 Baud Trunking
(Analog or Digital) Mobile Mode...............................................................................138
Appendix 9 DVRS Features in Forced Analog All DVR Mode & 3600 Baud Trunking
(Analog or Digital) Mobile Mode & TDMA Trunking Mode......................................139
Appendix 9 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode & P25 Trunking Mobile Mode .140

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Appendix 10 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode & P25 Conventional Mobile
Mode ..........................................................................................................................141
Appendix 11 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode & Conventional Analog Mobile
Mode ..........................................................................................................................142
Appendix 12 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode & 3600 Baud (Analog or Digital)
Trunking Mobile Mode ..............................................................................................143
Appendix 13 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode and P25 Phase II TDMA
Trunking Mobile Mode ..............................................................................................144
Appendix 14 DVRS Features in Forced Analog DVR Mode and P25 Phase II TDMA
Trunked Mobile Radio Mode.....................................................................................145
Appendix 15 –Accessories......................................................................................146
Contact Information..................................................................................................147
Index ..........................................................................................................................148
Glossary.....................................................................................................................150

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List of Tables
Table 1 DVRS vs Infrastructure Compatibility................................................................22
Table 2 VHF DVRS Configurations ...............................................................................29
Table 3 UHF DVRS Configurations...............................................................................30
Table 4 700MHz DVRS Configurations .........................................................................31
Table 5 800MHz DVRS Configurations .........................................................................32
Table 6 DVRS RF Cables .............................................................................................40
Table 7 DVRS Control Cable Types..............................................................................40
Table 8 Summary of DVRS Control and RF Cables ......................................................47
Table 9 Recommended Programming Sequence..........................................................56
Table 10 DVRS Enabled PSU Models...........................................................................61
Table 11 Summary of Local Mode Microphone Audio Handling - Programmable Options
...............................................................................................................................82
Table 12 DVR System Topologies- Voice......................................................................92
Table 13 AVRA Functionality.........................................................................................93
Table 14 MSU Proxy Request Priorities ......................................................................102
Table 15 PSU Proxy Request Priorities.......................................................................102
Table 16 Signaling Request Interaction with Signaling Proxy......................................103
Table 17 Signaling Request Interaction with Voice Proxy............................................103
Table 18 Voice Request Interactions with Signaling Proxy..........................................104
Table 19 Voice Proxy Interaction with Voice Proxy......................................................105
Table 20 Inbound P25 Encryption Rules .....................................................................109
Table 21 Outbound P25 Encryption Rules...................................................................109
Table 22 MSU MIC PTT P25 Encryption Rules...........................................................109
Table 23 Typical Remote Steering Scenarios..............................................................111
Table 24 Programming Example - Remote Steering....................................................112
Table 25 DVRS Features (Supported on Motorola Infrastructure) vs Type of PSU......132
List of Figures
Figure 1 Cross-Band Full Duplex & Simplex Capable DVRS - Conceptual Diagram......23
Figure 2 Cross-Band Simplex Only Capable DVRS - Conceptual Diagram...................24
Figure 3 Vehicular Mount Cross Band DVRS Model –Full Duplex & Simplex Capable.25
Figure 4 Vehicular Mount Cross Band DVRS Model - Simplex Only Capable ...............25
Figure 5 In-Band Full Duplex / Simplex Capable DVRS - Conceptual Diagram.............27
Figure 6 In-Band Simplex Only Capable DVRS - Conceptual Diagram .........................27
Figure 7 Vehicular Mount In-Band 700 or 800MHz DVRS Model - Full Duplex & Simplex
Capable..................................................................................................................28
Figure 8 Vehicular Mount In-Band VHF or UHF DVRS Model - Full Duplex & Simplex
Capable..................................................................................................................28
Figure 9 Cross-Band DVR (Full Duplex and Simplex Capable) - Dimensions mm / [in].33
Figure 10 Cross-Band Simplex Only Capable - Dimensions mm / [in]...........................33
Figure 11 Typical VHF/UHF In-Band DVR (Full Duplex & Simplex) - Dimensions mm / [in]
...............................................................................................................................34
Figure 12 Typical 700 / 800 In-Band DVR (Full Duplex & Simplex) - Dimensions mm / [in]
...............................................................................................................................34
Figure 13 DVR Mounting Details –Full Duplex (With Duplexer)....................................37
Figure 14 DVR Mounting Details –Simplex Only Capable (No Duplexer) .....................37

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Figure 15 DVR Connectors - Front and Back View (With Duplexer) ..............................39
Figure 16 DVR-to- MSU Control Cable 7W083X05-01..................................................41
Figure 17 DVR-to- MSU (with Siren) Control Cable 1W083B09-01 ...............................41
Figure 18 DVR Auxiliary Cable - 7W083X06-01............................................................42
Figure 19 In-Band VHF or UHF DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Front..............................43
Figure 20 In-Band VHF or UHF DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Back..............................43
Figure 21 In-Band DVRS (700 or 800MHz) Interconnect Cabling - Front.......................44
Figure 22 In-Band DVRS (700 or 800MHz) Interconnect Cabling - Back.......................44
Figure 23 Cross-Band Full Duplex & Simplex Capable DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Front
...............................................................................................................................45
Figure 24 Cross-Band Full Duplex & Simplex Capable DVRS Interconnect Cabling –Back
...............................................................................................................................45
Figure 25 Cross-Band Simplex Only Capable DVRS Interconnect Cabling –Front.......46
Figure 26 Cross-Band Simplex Only Capable DVRS Interconnect Cabling –Back .......46
Figure 27 Auxiliary Cable (7W083X06-01) DB15 Pinout................................................48

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RF Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness and
Control Information and Operational Instructions
This radio equipment 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/ISED limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for
general population, consumer or any other use.
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/ISED/IC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, the
minimum separation distances specified in the “RF Safety” Book 8F083X03 (FCC)
or 8F083X05(ISED)shipped with the DVRS should be maintained. To ensure
compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not allowed.
ATTENTION!
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” book shipped with the DVR. 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/ISED 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.
ATTENTION!
The Transportable(suitcase) DVRS ships without an APX Mobile radio. Once an
APX Mobile radio is installed, refer to the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet
8F083X03 enclosed with your DVRS. Refer to the vehicle installation guidelines for
vehicle installation. For fixed site installation, refer to the Fixed DVRS Site
Antennas section.