Futurecom PDR8000 Quick reference guide

Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
PDR8000®Portable Digital Repeater
and Booster Pack Deployment Guide
ATTENTION!
Please read the RF Safety Booklet provided with the product before
proceeding with deployment
Document: 8K088X03
Revision: R5.04
Date: December 2023

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Revision
Date
Notes & References
D2
2017-05-09
Trial Release
R1.0
2017-05-25
Initial Release
R2.0
2017-10-02
Contents applicable to R2.0 and R1.0; added newsletter info
R2.1
2018-02-26
Correction of DC voltage 13.8V made
R3.0
2018-07-19
R3.0 Updates - Keypad/Display, V.24 interface details, cable pinouts
R4.0
2019-09-23
PDR8000®R4.0 and Booster Pack updates
R4.01
2020-07-30
FRC references change
R5.0
2021-11-15
Changes to R5.0 DFSI menu items and other
R5.01
2022-12-02
Updated Status LED info
R5.02
2023-02-14
Added V.24 Note
R5.03
2023-07-19
Updated Keypad/Display “Link”menu
R5.04
2023-12-18
Allow configuration of Duplexer Losses

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Contents
Contents.........................................................................................................................3
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................5
2. PDR8000 Deployment.............................................................................................7
Step 1- Internal Connections........................................................................................7
Step 3A - V.24 Connection (optional) ........................................................................12
Step 3B - Ethernet Connection (optional) .................................................................12
Step 4- Power ..............................................................................................................13
Step 5- Power Up Confirmation..................................................................................15
Step 6 - Keypad/Display..............................................................................................18
Step 7 - Open/Closed Case Operation.......................................................................23
3. Booster Pack Deployment (Optional) .................................................................24
Booster Pack External Connections..........................................................................25
Configuration 1 - Simplex with Booster Pack Configuration...................................27
Step 1 –Preparing PDR8000 for Booster Pack.........................................................27
Step 2 –Connect the AUX Cable................................................................................27
Step 3 –Connect the External RF Cables and Antenna...........................................28
Step 4 –Connect the Power Cables ..........................................................................28
Configuration 2 –PDR8000 Internal Duplexer with Booster Pack Configuration..29
Step 1 –Preparing PDR8000 for Booster Pack.........................................................29
Step 2 –Connect the AUX Cable................................................................................29
Step 3 –Connect the External RF Cables and Antenna...........................................30
Step 4 –Connect the Power Cables ..........................................................................30
Configuration 3 –PDR8000 External Duplexer with Booster Pack Configuration.31
Step 1 –Preparing PDR8000 for Booster Pack.........................................................31
Step 2 –Connect the AUX Cable................................................................................32
Step 3 –Connect the External RF Cables and Antenna...........................................32
Step 4 –Connect the Power Cables ..........................................................................32
Appendix A - V.24 Cable.............................................................................................33
Appendix B - DC Cable...............................................................................................34
Appendix C –LIST OF ACRONYMS...........................................................................35

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 - Internal Duplexer Hardware Configuration 5
Figure 2 - Simplex Hardware Configuration 5
Figure 3 - Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack Hardware Configuration 6
Figure 4 - External Duplexer Hardware Configuration 6
Figure 5 - External Duplexer and Booster Pack Hardware Configuration 6
Figure 6 - Removable Top Panel 7
Figure 7 - Top Panel Removed 7
Figure 8 - Duplexer label (with indicated Insertion Losses) 8
Figure 9 - PDR8000 Side Panel Cover 9
Figure 10 - Pull Release Latch 9
Figure 11 - PDR8000 Side Panel 10
Figure 12 - PDR8000 External Connectors' and LED Specifications 10
Figure 13 - DC connector alignment 13
Figure 14 - DC Connector plugged in 13
Figure 15 - Pull to unplug DC Power 13
Figure 16 - Pull AC Power Dust Cover 14
Figure 17 - AC Power Connection to PDR8000 14
Figure 18 - PDR8000 LED Panel 15
Figure 19 - General LED Status Definitions 15
Figure 20 - PDR8000 Dedicated Status LEDs Definition 17
Figure 21 - PDR8000 Side LED Definition 17
Figure 22 - Display Unit Setting 18
Figure 23 - PDR8000 Keypad/Display 19
Figure 24 - Open case operation 23
Figure 25 - Closed case operation 23
Figure 26 - Booster Pack 25
Figure 27 - Booster Pack External Connections 25
Figure 28 - Booster Pack External Connectors' and LED Specifications 26
Figure 29 - Booster Pack Connected to PDR8000 26
Figure 30 - PDR8000 Simplex with Booster Pack Configuration 27
Figure 31 - 8-PIN or 6-PIN PDR8000 AUX Connector 27
Figure 32 - Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack Hardware Configuration 29
Figure 33 - 8-PIN or 6-PIN PDR8000 AUX Connector 30
Figure 34 - External Duplexer and Booster Pack Hardware Configuration 31
Figure 35 - 8-PIN or 6-PIN PDR8000 AUX Connector 32
Figure 36 - PDR8000 V.24 PinOut specification to connect DIU or CCGW 33
Figure 37 - V.24 Connection between two PDR8000s 33
Figure 38 - DC Power Cable 34

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1. Introduction
The PDR8000 is typically a self-contained device but is easily modified to utilize an alternate
duplexer and/or a transmit power Booster Pack when required. Multiple RF hardware
configurations are supported, using accessible internal and external connection points to enable
the desired configuration. This manual provides installation instructions for each of these
configurations. The figures below are also screened on the back of the removable top panel
inside the PDR8000.
Figure 1 - Internal Duplexer Hardware Configuration
Figure 2 - Simplex Hardware Configuration

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Figure 3 - Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack Hardware Configuration
Figure 4 - External Duplexer Hardware Configuration
Note: External Duplexer Cabling supplied by user
Figure 5 - External Duplexer and Booster Pack Hardware Configuration
Note: External Duplexer Cabling supplied by user

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2. PDR8000 Deployment
Step 1- Internal Connections
Determine the required RF hardware configuration and confirm the internal connections
correspond to the instructions below. To access the internal connections, unscrew the four
corner thumbscrews of the top panel and remove it.
Figure 6 - Removable Top Panel
Figure 7 - Top Panel Removed

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If the PDR8000 Duplexer is changed, the ‘Duplexer Losses’ field values in FRC must be verified
to match the ‘Duplexer Losses’ reading on the Duplexer’s Label for Motorola Duplexers (See
Figure 8). For Duplexers from different manufacturer, please refer to the manufacturer’s
specification for Duplexer losses and enter them into the FRC ’Duplexer Losses’ fields. To make
this easier, it is possible to create different ‘Deployment Profiles’ for each duplexer (if multiple
Duplexers are being used). The user then has to merely select the appropriate Deployment
Profile when inserting a different Duplexer. (Refer to PDR8000 Programming Guide 8K088X04).
Figure 8 - Duplexer label (with indicated Insertion Losses)
Internal Duplexer Cable Connections
•RX labelled cable is connected to RX port on Duplexer
•TX labelled cable is connected to TX port on Duplexer
•ANTENNA labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA port on Duplexer
Simplex Cable Connections
•TX labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA labelled cable using the supplied Female-
Female adapter
Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack Cable Connections
•RX labelled cable is connected to RX port on Duplexer
•RF IN labelled cable is connected to TX port on Duplexer
•ANTENNA labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA port on Duplexer
•TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable
External Duplexer Cable Connections
•TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable
•RX labelled cable is connected to RF IN labelled cable using the supplied Female-
Female adapter
External Duplexer and Booster Pack Cable Connections
•TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable
•RX labelled cable is connected to RF IN labelled cable using the supplied Female-
Female adapter
Once connections are complete, replace the top cover and screw back in place.

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Step 2- External Connections
Based on the required RF hardware configuration, proceed with the external connections as per
the instructions below. To access the external connections, pull the release latch and remove
the side panel. When replacing the side panel, hook left side of panel in place first and then
push the right side of panel in place. A click will be heard when it locks in place.
Figure 9 - PDR8000 Side Panel Cover
Figure 10 - Pull Release Latch

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Figure 11 - PDR8000 Side Panel
ID
Label
Type
Manufacturer
Model Ref*
Open/Close Mechanism
1
V.24
RJ-45
CONEC
17-111574
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
20F1
LAN
RJ-45
CONEC
17-111574
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
3
13V/7A DC
DC Power Input
LEMO
EGL.2K.302.
CLA
Push Pull Dust Cap
4
100-240V/4A AC
AC Power Input
NEUTRIK
NAC3MPX
Push Pull Sealing Cover
5
AUX
Circular Receptacle
LEMO
EGG.1K.308
.CLL1F2
Push Pull Dust Cap
6
ANTENNA
N Female
N/A
N/A
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
7
RF OUT
N Female
N/A
N/A
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
8
RF IN
N Female
N/A
N/A
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
9
Ground Lug
NA
N/A
N/A
10
Green LED Indicator
N/A
N/A
N/A
Figure 12 - PDR8000 External Connectors' and LED Specifications
1
LAN port is not enabled on PDR8000
2
Connector was EGG.1K.306.CLL on releases prior to PDR8000 Release 4

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Internal Duplexer
•ANTENNA cable is connected ANTENNA connector
•AUX, RF OUT, and RF IN are not connected
Simplex
•ANTENNA cable is connected ANTENNA connector
•AUX, RF OUT, and RF IN are not connected
Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack
•AUX cable is connected from AUX connector of PDR8000 to AUX connector of Booster
Pack
•ANTENNA cable is connected to ANTENNA connector
•RF cable is connected from RF OUT connector of PDR8000 to RF IN connector of
Booster Pack
•RF cable is connected from RF IN connector of PDR8000 to RF OUT connector of
Booster Pack
External Duplexer
•Duplexer cable (supplied by end user) is connected from RF OUT connector of
PDR8000 to TX port of External Duplexer
•Duplexer cable (supplied by end user) is connected from RF IN connector of PDR8000
to RX port of External Duplexer
•AUX and ANTENNA are not connected
External Duplexer and Booster Pack
•AUX cable is connected from AUX connector of PDR8000 to AUX connector of Booster
Pack
•RF cable is connected from RF OUT connector of PDR8000 to RF IN connector of
Booster Pack
•Duplexer cable (supplied by end user) is connected from RF IN connector of PDR8000
to RX port of External Duplexer
•Duplexer cable (supplied by end user) is connected from TX port of External Duplexer to
RF OUT end connector of Booster Pack.
•The ANTENNA cable is connected to the ANTENNA port of the External Duplexer
•The ANTENNA connector of PDR8000 is not connected

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Step 3A - V.24 Connection (optional)
To access the V.24 end connector, unscrew the dust cover (refer to Figure 11). The V.24 cable
(supplied by end user see Appendix A - V.24 Cable) is connected from the V.24 end connector
of the PDR8000 to the V.24 system device: DIU (supplied by end user), Modem (supplied by
end user), Conventional Channel Gateway (supplied by end user- available as model number
SQM01SUM0205 from Motorola Solutions) or another PDR8000.
NOTES:
•PDR8000 supports a 9600 baud synchronous link.
•The V.24 end connector on the PDR8000 is weatherproof. To ensure connection
remains weatherproof, an IP 65 compliant end connector (i.e., CONEC 17-103274)
should be used with the V.24 cable.
•PDR8000 has been tested with DIU3000 and serial modems namely Raymar-Telenetics
V.3600 SA Modem and Paradyne 325.
Step 3B - Ethernet Connection (optional)
To access the Ethernet end connector labelled LAN, unscrew the dust cover (refer to Figure
11). The Ethernet cable (supplied by end user) is connected from the LAN end connector of the
PDR8000 to the Ethernet system device: Ethernet Switch or Modems (supplied by end user),
Gateway (supplied by end user).
NOTES:
The LAN end connector on the PDR8000 is weatherproof. To ensure connection remains
weatherproof, an IP 65 compliant end connector should be used with the Ethernet cable.

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Step 4- Power
DC Power:
•To access the end connector, remove side panel cover as shown in Figure 10.
•Line up the red dots on the end connector and the cable and push DC power cable into
place as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14.
•Connect the other end of the DC power cable to the DC power supply.
•To remove the DC cable, pull back on the cable connector sleeve and then pull out by
connector body as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 13 - DC connector alignment
Figure 14 - DC Connector plugged in
Figure 15 - Pull to unplug DC Power
AC Power:
ATTENTION!
Please read the RF Safety Booklet Before proceeding with this step.
Only proceed with this step once all the other connections are complete.

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•To access the end connector, pull off the dust cover as shown in Figure 16.
•Insert the cable connector with the yellow release latch at the 11:00 position and twist
clockwise until it locks into place at the 12:00 position. A click will be heard. See Figure
17.
•Connect the other end of the AC power cable to the AC power supply.
•To remove the cable, pull the yellow release latch back, twist cable connector counter-
clockwise and then pull the cable out.
Figure 16 - Pull AC Power Dust Cover
Figure 17 - AC Power Connection to PDR8000
Powering Scheme- both AC (100-240V) and DC (13.8V) can be connected simultaneously.
The PDR8000 will dynamically choose the supply with the highest voltage and if one supply
fails, the other will take over with an instant transfer of power.
NOTE: The AC power will not charge the DC battery pack.

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Step 5- Power Up Confirmation
If the PDR8000 successfully powers up, the fan will start running and the POWER LED in the
bottom right corner of the LED panel will turn on.
Figure 18 - PDR8000 LED Panel
The following table contains the General Status LED state definitions.
LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
Status Description
PDR Operational Modes
OFF
OFF
OFF
In Normal mode - No errors or warnings
ON
In Fallback In-Cabinet Repeat (FBICR) Mode
ON
In Service Mode
PDR Error Status
FLASH FAST
Internal Software Image Error
PDR Warning Status
FLASH
FAST
Real Time Clock Battery Alarm
FLASH SLOW
Low Transmit Power Alarm
FLASH SLOW
Temperature Alarm
Figure 19 - General LED Status Definitions

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Dedicated Status LEDs
The following table contains the state definitions for Dedicated Status LEDs.
Label
State
Status Description
LINK QUALITY
OFF
No Link (wireline interface is off as programmed)
LINK QUALITY
FLASH FAST
Link Failure (when wireline link is expected)
LINK QUALITY
FLASH SLOW
Poor Quality Network
LINK QUALITY
SHORT PULSE
Marginal Quality Network
LINK QUALITY
ON
Good Quality Network
LAN STATUS
OFF
Ethernet Cable Disconnected
LAN STATUS
ON
Ethernet Cable Connected
LINK TX
OFF
Link Tx Interface Off
LINK TX
SHORT PULSE
Link Tx Interface On
LINK TX
ON
Link Tx Interface Activity
LINK TX
FLASH FAST
Link Tx Interface Failure (see Tech Log)
LINK RX
OFF
Link Rx Interface Off
LINK RX
SHORT PULSE
Link Rx Interface Working
LINK RX
ON
Link Rx Interface Activity
LINK RX
FLASH FAST
Link Rx Interface Failure (see Tech Log)
LOCAL RPT
OFF
Local Repeat disabled
LOCAL RPT
ON
Local Repeat enabled
DC BATTERY
OFF
DC source below threshold
DC BATTERY
FLASH FAST
DC source above threshold
DC BATTERY
ON
DC power acceptable
DC BATTERY
FLASH SLOW
Warning, DC source approaching lower threshold
RF TX
OFF
Transmitter Inactive
RF TX
ON
Transmitter Active
RF RX
OFF
Receiver Inactive
RF RX
ON
Receiver Active
PDR STATUS
FLASH FAST
Error (Check Tech Log)
PDR STATUS
FLASH SLOW
Warning (Check Tech Log)
PDR STATUS
SHORT PULSE
PDR Functional
POWER
OFF
PDR Power Off
POWER
ON
PDR Power On

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Figure 20 - PDR8000 Dedicated Status LEDs Definition
Side LEDStates
The following table contains the status definitions for the side LED.
State
Status Description
ON
PDR8000 is operating normally.
FLASH SLOW
PDR8000 is operating, but under an abnormal or
warning condition. This includes operating in
Fallback In-Cabinet Repeat when the wireline link
has ceased communication. (See front panel LEDs,
front panel display, or technicians log to gain
further insight.)
FLASH FAST
PDR8000 is not functioning. A major error has
occurred. (See front panel LEDs, front panel
display, or technicians log to gain further insight.)
OFF
PDR8000 is powered down or LED has been
disabled via configuration.
Figure 21 - PDR8000 Side LED Definition
If the PDR8000 does not successfully power up, the fan will not start running and there will be
no lights displayed on the LED light panel. Disconnect the power source and replace the
appropriate fuse.
DC Power- the DC fuses are located inside the PDR8000. Contact Futurecom for service: 1-
800-701-9180 or [e-mail]
AC Power- the AC Fuse is located inside the Duplexer compartment. Unscrew the four screws
and remove the top panel as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7. The fuse is in the bottom right
corner. Unscrew the fuse cover counterclockwise to remove it and replace the fuse
(Manufacturer: Bel, Part Number: 5ST5-R, 5Amps).

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Step 6 - Keypad/Display
PDR8000 is equipped with an LCD display, providing a means to access and control several
aspects of the unit. Access to various functions is available utilizing an on-screen menu, and a
set of navigation buttons.
In FRC, Common Settings → Display Unit must be set to "Enabled" to allow display
functionality.
Figure 22 - Display Unit Setting

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Figure 23 - PDR8000 Keypad/Display
The Display Menu may be configured by the PDR8000 configuration utility program known as
the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC). Therefore, any PDR8000 will have the menu
specifically configured for the unit.
The PDR8000 can be configured to protect the access to display/keypad control operation with
a password. If the display/keypad is in locked state, then the user must enter the correct
password to access the menu options using the keypad. The display/keypad switches to the
locked state either by a timeout value or by selecting the LOCK KEYPAD command under
SETTINGS menu.
The repeater may provide Warning messages on line 3 of the display, and Error messages on
line 4. Information pertaining to these messages is provided in the PDR8000 Programming
Guide.

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The following menu navigation is based on a generic configuration of a PDR8000 unit.
Buttons
Effect
Menu
Toggles Menu On/Off (Menu may auto toggle off after a period of time). User
would be prompted for password if the menu access is password protected and
in locked state.
Back
Goes back to previous menu level
Up
Navigate up in a list of menu items
Down
Navigate down in a list of menu items
Right*
a) Increment values such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, TIME ZONE,
HOURS MINUTES, SECONDS
b) Toggle (ENABLED/DISABLED) values for KEYPAD TONE or DST
c) * When the main screen is displayed as shown in Figure 22, pressing and
holding the Right button for 7 seconds sets the BRIGHTNESS to 100% and
CONTRAST to 43%.
Left
a) Decrement values such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, TIME ZONE,
HOURS MINUTES, SECONDS
b) Toggle (ENABLED/DISABLED) values for KEYPAD TONE or DST
Select
Select a menu item or value
NOTE: Response rate of display may be a bit slow at extremely low temperatures.