Genesis GenWatch3 GW RSP25 Product guide

GenWatch3®
GW_RSP25 Module
Software Version 2.16.15
Module Book
600-2.16.15-EE.1
4/2/2020

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Trademarks
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GenWatch3® is a registered trademark of GenCore Candeo, LTD., a subsidiary of Burks GenCore
Co., Inc. D.B.A. The Genesis Group and Phil Burks.
Copyright
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of Burks GenCore Co., Inc. D.B.A:
The Genesis Group and Phil Burks
5800 Eagles Nest Blvd
Tyler, Texas 75703.
Includes technology licensed from Motorola.
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The GenWatch3 User’s Manual is printed in the U.S.A. Burks GenCore Co., Inc. D.B.A. The
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Refer to the Troubleshooting & Support section of the GenWatch3 Manual Shell (Book 600-
2.16.15-AA.1) for complete support and contact information.

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Table of Contents
Trademarks........................................................................................................................................... 3
The Genesis Group Trademark Information......................................................................................... 3
Copyright .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Disclaimer............................................................................................................................................. 3
License.................................................................................................................................................. 3
Support.................................................................................................................................................. 3
DOCUMENT HISTORY ................................................................................................................................. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................. 5
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................ 7
GOALS........................................................................................................................................................ 7
WHO SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL?......................................................................................................... 7
HOW THIS MANUAL IS ORGANIZED ........................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................... 9
WHAT IS THE GW_RSP25 MODULE?......................................................................................................... 9
EF JOHNSON DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER ......................................................................................................... 9
Radio..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Power.................................................................................................................................................... 9
Antenna................................................................................................................................................10
Placement.............................................................................................................................................10
Connection to the PC...........................................................................................................................10
MOTOROLA XTL SERIES DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER......................................................................................10
Radio....................................................................................................................................................10
Power...................................................................................................................................................10
Antenna................................................................................................................................................11
Placement.............................................................................................................................................11
Connection to the PC...........................................................................................................................11
Connection Management .....................................................................................................................11
Programming.......................................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 2 MANAGING P25 CONNECTIONS .............................................................................13
P25 CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................13
Adding a Connection............................................................................................................................13
Updating a Connection........................................................................................................................14
Deleting a connection ..........................................................................................................................14
CONNECTION PROPERTIES.........................................................................................................................14
Connection Settings .............................................................................................................................14
System Information ..............................................................................................................................16
Non-Millennium Channel Settings.......................................................................................................17
When to use Non-Millennium Channel Settings...................................................................................17
Millennium Channel Settings...............................................................................................................17
Reason Codes.......................................................................................................................................20
CHAPTER 3 FILTERING P25 DATA ................................................................................................23
WHAT ARE CONNECTION FILTERS?...........................................................................................................23
WHY WOULD ICREATE CONNECTION FILTERS?.......................................................................................23
LOADING THE ADVANCED OPTIONS SCREEN.............................................................................................24
CONNECTION ADVANCED OPTIONS...........................................................................................................25
More on Raw Data Files......................................................................................................................26
Changing the Raw Data File Directory ........................................................................................................... 27

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CHAPTER 4 HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY................................................................................29
RADIO .......................................................................................................................................................29
RADIO INTERFACE.....................................................................................................................................30

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About this Manual
Goals
This manual provides instructions on creating and managing GW_RSP25
connections.
Who Should Read This Manual?
This manual is intended for an audience of Project 25 (P25) compliant system
administrators and persons tasked with maintaining GenWatch3 on a P25 system.
How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is organized as follows:
•Overview: Describes the GW_RSP25 module and its role in the
GenWatch3 solution.
•Managing P25 Connections: Describes how to create and manage
GW_RSP25 connections.
•Filtering P25 Data: Describes how to create a packet filter for a
GW_RSP25 connection.
•Hardware Compatibility: Defines the hardware compatible with the
GW_RSP25 module.
This manual contains the following images, used to indicate that a segment of text
requires special attention:
Additional Information: Additional information is used to indicate
shortcuts or tips.
Warning: Warnings are used to indicate possible problem areas, such as a
risk of data loss or incorrect/unexpected functionality.

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Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter defines the GW_RSP25 module and its role in the GenWatch3
product.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•What is the GW_RSP25 Module?: Defines the GW_RSP25 module and
its role in the GenWatch3 solution.
•EF Johnson Digital Transceiver: Describes the EF Johnson radio
hardware and proper installation practices.
•Motorola XTL Series Digital Transceiver: Describes the Motorola XTL
series radio hardware and proper installation practices.
What is the GW_RSP25 Module?
The GW_RSP25 module enables GenWatch3 to monitor Common Air Interface
(CAI) compliant system control channels. CAI packets are received via serial,
TCP/IP or PPP connection to a digital transceiver or from a remote GW_RSP25
that is setup to rebroadcast CAI packets.
Each CAI packet source is maintained by a GW_RSP25 connection. The
GW_RSP25 graphical user interface (GUI) allows you to manage each
GW_RSP25 connection. The number of connections allowed within the
GW_RSP25 GUI is restricted by your GenWatch3 license.
EF Johnson Digital Transceiver
Radio
The radio needs to be an EF Johnson digital transceiver capable of outputting P25
control channel data. System monitoring requires a Topaz-enabled digital
transceiver. The EF Johnson RS-5300 and 53SL mobile radios are digital
transceivers.
Power
A standard EF Johnson power supply can be used to power the transceiver. To
ensure reliability, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) should be considered.

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Antenna
The radio must be installed within range of the trunk
system’s control channel. A high gain, Yagi-style
directional antenna is recommended for all installations.
Good coax design is required between the antenna and
the radio. In order to minimize phasing interference in a
Simulcast trunking system, the use of a Yagi directional
antenna is of utmost importance.
Placement
The radio should be placed where RF interference that may interrupt its RF
reception is minimized. Since there is rarely any need to touch the radio, there is
no need for the radio to be easily accessible.
Connection to the PC
The transceiver is connected to the computer using one of two methods.
•If the transceiver has the Topaz Interface enabled, a TCP/IP connection
will be used to receive data from the radio. Standard networking
equipment and cables can be used to connect to the PC.
•If the transceiver is connected via serial port, the EFJ Remote
Programming Interface (RPI) can provide a PC connection through the
PTT port on the front of the transceiver. At least one RPI is required to
program the transceiver.
A serial connection to the PC is completed by way of a DB9 RS-232 cable. If
necessary, this cable may be extended. A cable length over 50 feet (15 meters) is
not recommended. Use good data standards to decide if shielded cable is required
for a situation and RF environment.
Motorola XTL Series Digital Transceiver
Radio
The radio needs to be an RF-modem capable Motorola XTL series radio. System
monitoring requires a Millennium-enabled digital transceiver. The Motorola XTL
2500 and Motorola XTL 5000 are examples of these types of radios. The RF-
modem feature must be purchased from Motorola.
Power
Genesis offers a power supply for the Motorola XTL series radios. This power
supply includes a place to mount the Motorola XTL series radio. To ensure
reliability, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) should be considered.