Icom id- rp2 User manual

2001 NEW
DIGITAL REPEATER SYSTEM
id- rp2
Instruction Manual

2001 NEW
IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY before installing or operating the
repeater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This
manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for the ID-RP2 system.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
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WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an
explosion may occur.
RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or elec-
tric shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
risk or personal injury, fire or electric
shock.
RDANGER! ID-RP2 installation, particularly ID-
RP2L and antennas, is intended for professional
installation only. We are not responsible for any building
breakage, any damage resulting from a drop of the ID-
RP2L or antenna from a high place or unstable site or
resulting from any personal injury nor any accident in
any other cases. Be sure to consult an expert engineer
for installations.
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should
be observed when operating this device. If you have
any questions regarding RF exposure and safety
standards please refer to the Federal Communications
Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s
report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines
for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
(OET Bulletin 65).
RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER attach
an antenna or internal antenna connector during
transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or
burn.
RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER install the
antenna at any location where a person could easily
touch the antenna during transmission. This may result
in an electrical shock or burn.
RWARNING! NEVER apply AC to the [DC 13.8V IN]
connector. This could cause a fire or damage the
repeater.
RWARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC
to the [DC 13.8V IN] connector on the repeater. This
could cause a fire or damage the repeater.
RWARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other
objects touch any internal part or connectors on the
repeater. This may result in an electric shock or this
could cause a fire or may damage the repeater.
RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the repeater
unit, ID-RP2C, ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V, with wet hands.
This may result in an electric shock or may damage to
the repeater unit.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the repeater to a
power source using reverse polarity. This will damage
the repeater.
Make sure the repeater power is turned OFF when
connecting a power supply.
DO NOT use or place the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-
RP2D and ID-RP2V, in areas with temperatures below
–10°C (+14°F) or above +50°C (+122°F).
DO NOT use or place the ID-RP2L in areas with
temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F).
DO NOT place the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-RP2D
and ID-RP2V, in excessively dusty environments or in
direct sunlight.
DO NOT place the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-RP2D
and ID-RP2V against walls or putting anything on top
of the units. This will obstruct heat dissipation.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or
alcohol to clean the repeater, as they will damage the
repeater’s surfaces. If the repeater becomes dusty or
dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT modify the repeater for any reason.
Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid
inadvertent use by children.
Use the specified fuse only.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this repeater,
not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void
your authority to operate this repeater under FCC
regulations.
CAUTION: The ID-RP2L is intended for use as a fixed
base station with the antenna located outdoors on the
rooftop or on antenna tower.
PRECAUTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
 •Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
 •Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
 •Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
 •Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtech-
nician for help.
IMPORTANT .......................................................................i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS.....................................................i
PRECAUTIONS...................................................................i
FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS................ ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................... ii
1 SYSTEM OUTLINE ...................................................1–2
ID-RP2C■.....................................................................1
ID-RP2D■.....................................................................1
ID-RP2V■.....................................................................1
ID-RP2L (not available in European countries)■..........1
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES......................................3–4
Accessories for ID-RP2C■..........................................3
AccessoriesforID-RP2D/ID-RP2V■............................3
Accessories for ID-RP2L■............................................3
Accessories for AH-106■.............................................4
Accessories for AH-107■.............................................4
Accessories for AH-108■.............................................4
3 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS...........................................5–8
ID-RP2C (Front panel)■...............................................5
ID-RP2C (Rear panel)■................................................5
ID-RP2D (Front panel)■...............................................6
ID-RP2D (Rear panel)■................................................6
ID-RP2V (Front panel)■...............................................7
ID-RP2V■(Rear panel)................................................7
ID-RP2L■(not available in European countries)..........8
4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING .........................9–17
Attaching an “N” connector■........................................9
Power supply requirements■.......................................9
Installing in a system rack■..........................................9
Attaching the rubber feet■............................................9
Grounding■..................................................................9
System connections■.................................................10
■Antenna assembling
(Not available in European countries)......................11
AH-106D.................................................................11
AH-107D.................................................................13
AH-108D.................................................................15
ID-RP2L installation■.................................................16
Adjusting the parabolic antenna■...............................17
About the test plugD...............................................17
Parabolic antenna beam adjustmentD...................17
5 DRIVER INSTALLATIONS....................................18–35
Microsoft■® Windows®8.1..........................................18
Microsoft■® Windows®8.............................................21
Microsoft■® Windows®7.............................................23
Microsoft■®Windows Vista®......................................25
Checking the COM port■..........................................27
MicrosoftD®Windows®8.1 .....................................27
MicrosoftD®Windows®8 ........................................28
MicrosoftD®Windows®7 ........................................29
MicrosoftD®Windows Vista®.................................30
Uninstalling the USB driver■......................................31
MicrosoftD®Windows®8.1 .....................................31
MicrosoftD®Windows®8 .......................................32
MicrosoftD®Windows®7 ........................................33
MicrosoftD®Windows Vista®.................................34
6 INSTALLING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE .............35–37
Installing■...................................................................35
Uninstalling the Utility software■................................37
7 REPEATER SETTINGS ........................................38–44
ID-RP2C setting■.......................................................38
ID-RP2C utility screenD..........................................39
Frequency setting for ID-RP2D■................................42
Frequency setting for ID-RP2V■................................43
ID-RP2L setting■........................................................44
8 MAINTENANCE ....................................................45–46
Troubleshooting■.......................................................45
Cleaning■...................................................................46
Replacing fuses■.......................................................46
OPC-1309D............................................................46
OPC-1380D............................................................46
ID-RP2L’s DC power cableD..................................46
9 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.............................47
Specifications■...........................................................47
ID-RP2CD...............................................................47
ID-RP2LD...............................................................47
ID-RP2D/ID-RP2VD...............................................48
Options■.....................................................................48
10 INFORMATION............................................................49
Country code list■......................................................49
Disposal■...................................................................49

1SYSTEM OUTLINE
2001 NEW
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A Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-
STAR) repeater can be constructed by combining the
following equipment, depending on your site plan.
ID-RP2C: Repeater controller
ID-RP2D: 1.2 GHz data repeater
ID-RP2V: 1.2 GHz digital voice repeater
ID-RP2L: 10 GHz microwave link repeater
In addition, the following options may also be required
for system repeater operations.
AH-106: 10 GHz Parabolic antenna 800 (d)
AH-107: 10 GHz Parabolic antenna 450 (d)
AH-108: 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna
ID-RP2C■
➥The ID-RP2C is a repeater controller and one con-
troller must be used in each repeater site.
The controller relays digital voice or data (traffic) sig-
nals for repeater operation.
➥A total of four interface connectors for local repeater
connections are available.
Both digital voice and data repeaters can be con-
nected as desired.
• Typical conguration:
One data repeater
One digital voice repeater
Two extra for additional repeaters.
NOTE: Connecting only 1 or 2 repeaters for the
same frequency band is recommended
to avoid interference.
➥A total of two interface connectors for microwave
link repeater connections are available, if linking is
desired.
➥One Ethernet port (10Base-T) is available for setting
the operating frequency, repeater site call sign, IP
address and operation monitoring, using the PC
and the ID-RP2C utility software.
Or, a gateway control PC can be connected if de-
sired.
ID-RP2D■
➥The ID-RP2D is a 1.2 GHz data (128 kbps) repeater
and connects to the ID-RP2C.
*The ID-RP2D never functions as a stand-alone repeater
without the ID-RP2C, because no relay function is built-in.
➥TheID-RP2D/Vutilitysoftware,suppliedwiththe
ID-RP2C, and a PC are required for both receive
and transmit frequency settings.
➥Repeater operation is performed in simplex mode
on the same frequency for data mode. However,
different frequencies between transmit and receive
can be set in simplex mode.
ID-RP2V■
➥The ID-RP2V is a 1.2 GHz digital voice and slow-
speed data repeater (4.8 kbps) and connects to the
ID-RP2C.
* The ID-RP2V never functions as a stand-alone repeater
without the ID-RP2C, because no relay function is built-in.
NOTE: No audio CODEC is performed in the ID-
RP2V, thus the ID-RP2V receives and
transmits 4.8 kbps serial data only.
➥Different frequencies are used for each transmis-
sion and reception in semi-duplex mode.
➥TheID-RP2D/Vutilitysoftware,suppliedwiththe
ID-RP2C, and a PC are required for both receive
and transmit frequency settings.
ID-RP2L■(not available in European countries)
➥The ID-RP2L is a 10 GHz, 10 Mbps microwave link
repeater and connects to the ID-RP2C. The micro-
wave link repeater provides linking to one or two
other repeater sites (Area), for zone construction.
➥Different frequencies are used for each transmis-
sion and reception in full-duplex mode. The transmit
and receive frequencies are the reverse of the op-
posite repeater.
➥The received GMSK serial bit-stream signal is sent
to either the ID-RP2D, ID-RP2V or the ID-RP2L via
the ID-RP2C. Then the data is transmitted to the
local or another area repeater through a linking re-
peater.
➥The ID-RP2L has a duplexer, and the status of the
microwave link repeater can be monitored when
a PC with the ID-RP2L utility software installed is
connected to the ID-RP2C.
About the ID-RP2C Utility software:
The ID-RP2C boxed with this instruction manual
requires the utility software revision 2.2 or later.
The utility software revision 2.0 or earlier is not
compatible.

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SYSTEM OUTLINE
D AH-106 : 10 GHz parabolic antenna 800 (d)
D AH-107 : 10 GHz parabolic antenna 450 (d)
➥Both AH-106 and AH-107 are offset parabolic an-
tenna and connect to ID-RP2L.
Up to 20 km (approximately; 12.4 miles)* or 8 km (ap-
proximately; 5 miles)* of communication range is pro-
vided when AH-106 or AH-107 is used at the both
microwave link repeaters, respectively.
And up to 12 km (approximately; 7.5 miles)* of com-
munication range is provided between AH-107 and
AH-106’s repeaters.
*Communicationrangemaydiffer/changeaccordingto
the environment, such as weather, installed conditions,
etc.
D AH-108 : 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna
➥Two collinear antennas are built-in and better isola-
tion is provided than two separated antennas.
Zone
Area
Signal
Internet
Antenna
ID-RP2L*
POWER
10BESE-T
SERVICE1SERVICE 2
ASSIST1 ASSIST2
ID-RP2C
RepeaterController
SERVICE
POWER
ID-RP2D
RepeaterController
L/H
SERVICETSERVICER
POWER
ID-RP2V
RepeaterController
ID-RP2C
ID-RP2V ID-RP2D
InternetInternet
*Not available in European
countries as of July 2015.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
2001 NEW
Accessories for ID-RP2C ■
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qPower cable (OPC-1380; approx. 3 m; 10 ft) ............. 1
wCD (USB driver, Utility software)........................... 1
eRubber feet ........................................................... 4
rSpare fuses (FGB01 30A) ...................................... 2
Accessories for ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V■
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qPower cable (OPC-1309; approx. 1 m; 3.3 ft) ............ 1
wControl cable (OPC-1069) ...................................... 1
eRubber feet ........................................................... 4
rSpare fuses (FGB10A) ........................................... 2
Accessories for ID-RP2L■
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qPole clamps .......................................................... 2
wU-bolts .................................................................. 2
eBolts (M6×50) ........................................................ 4
rNuts (M6) .............................................................. 4
tSpring washers (M6) ............................................. 4
yFlat washers (M6) ................................................. 4
uSpare fuses (FGB5A) ............................................ 2
iTest plug ......................................................... 1 set
NOTE: Coaxial cables, USB and LAN cables and
other hardware needed for installation, that
are not listed in this manual as supplied,
must be purchased separately.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Accessories for AH-106■
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wElement ................................................................ 1
eElevation support plate ......................................... 1
rSupport arms ........................................................ 2
Accessories for AH-107■
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qPole stopper ......................................................... 1
wPole clamp ............................................................ 1
eClamp base (w/bolts) ....................................... 1 set
rBolts (M6×65) ........................................................ 2
tPole clamps .......................................................... 8
yBolts (M8×170) ....................................................... 4
uSpring washers (M8) ............................................. 8
iNuts (M8) .............................................................. 8
oPole ...................................................................... 1
!0 Element ................................................................ 1
!1 Element arm ......................................................... 1
!2 Element arm holders ............................................ 2
!3 Bolts (M6×30) ........................................................ 2
Accessories for AH-108■
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qPole clamps ......................................................... 8
wBolts (M8×160) ....................................................... 4
eFlat washers (M8) ............................................... 12
rNuts (M8) .............................................................. 8
tSpring washers (M8) ............................................. 8
yRubber vulcanizing tape (approx. 60 cm; 2 ft) ......... 1
uRadials ................................................................. 4
iNuts (M6) .............................................................. 4

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
2001 NEW
ID-RP2C■(Front panel)
qPOWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push to turn ON the power.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
w10BASE-T CONNECTOR [10BASE-T] (p. 38)
Connects a PC with LAN cable to set the details of
the repeater site, such as the call sign, IP address.
A Gateway server can also be connected to this
connector.
eSERVICE 1 CONNECTOR (p. 44)
Connects a PC with an A-B type USB cable (User
supplied cable) to set the operating frequency or
monitor the repeater operation for the microwave
link repeater that is connected to an [ASSIST1]
connector.
rSERVICE 2 CONNECTOR (p. 44)
Connects a PC with an A-B type USB cable (User
supplied cable) to set the operating frequency or
monitor the repeater operation for the microwave
link repeater that is connected to [ASSIST2] con-
nector.
tASSIST 1 SWITCH
Turns the microwave link repeater power ON and
OFF, that is connected to [ASSIST1] connector.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
yASSIST 2 SWITCH
Turns the microwave link repeater power ON and
OFF, that is connected to [ASSIST2] connector.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
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ID-RP2C■(Rear panel)
qPOWER CONNECTORS
[LOCAL RPT— DC13.8V OUT] (p. 10)
Outputs 13.8 V DC for local repeater.
ConnectstheID-RP2D/VwiththesuppliedDC
power cable (OPC-1309;suppliedwiththeID-RP2D/V).
The same voltage as the supplied voltage to
[DC13.8V IN] connector is output regardless of the
[POWER] switch condition on the front panel.
w [LOCAL RPT— CONT I/O] (p. 10)
Input/outputportsforlocalrepeatertoreceivedor
transmitted serial data routing.
ConnectstheID-RP2D/Vwiththesuppliedcontrol
cable (suppliedwiththeID-RP2D/V).
eDC POWER CONNECTOR
[ASSIST 1— DC 13.8V OUT]
Connects the ID-RP2L’s power cable.
The DC power is turned ON and OFF with [AS-
SIST 1] switch on the front panel.
r ASSIST 1— A/B (p. 10)
Connects the ID-RP2L’s data cable.
Connects data cable connector [A] to left and data
cable connector [B] to right connector.
tDC POWER CONNECTOR
[ASSIST 2— DC 13.8V OUT]
Connects the ID-RP2L’s power cable.
The DC power is turned ON and OFF with [AS-
SIST 2] switch on the front panel.
y ASSIST 2— A/B (p. 10)
Connects the ID-RP2L’s data cable.
Connects data cable connector [A] to left and data
cable connector [B] to right connector.
uPOWER CONNECTOR [DC 13.8V IN] (p. 10)
DC power input connector for the ID-RP2 system.
Connects a 13.8 V DC power supply unit with the
DC power cable (OPC-1380; supplied with the ID-
RP2C).
iGROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 9)
Connects to a ground to prevent electrical shocks,
TVI, BCI and other problems.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
ID-RP2D■(Front panel)
qPOWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push to turn ON the power.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
w HIGH/LOW POWER SELECT SWITCH [H/L]
Select either High (approximately 10 W) or Low
(approximately 1 W) output power.
eSERVICE CONNECTOR [SERVICE] (p. 42)
Connects a PC with an A-B type USB cable to set
the both transmit and receive frequencies.
(User supplied cable)
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ID-RP2D■(Rear panel)
qANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 10)
Connect the optional AH-108 1.2 GHz Collinear
antenna.
When both the ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V is com-
posed in a site, an antenna filter, such as band-
pass filter, resonator, or so, should be installed be-
tween the ID-RP2D and antenna to protect the ID-
RP2D reception from interference of the ID-RP2V
downlink signal.
wCOOLING FAN
ePOWER CONNECTOR [DC13.8V] (p. 10)
Connects to the ID-RP2C with the supplied DC
power cable (OPC-1309) to be supplied the DC
power.
r [CONT I/O] (p. 10)
Connects to ID-RP2C with the supplied control
cable for received or transmitted serial data com-
munication.
tGROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 9)
Connects to a ground to prevent electrical shocks,
TVI, BCI and other problems.
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2001 NEW 2001 NEW
ID-RP2V■(Front panel)
qPOWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push to turn ON the power.
The LED indicator located at right lights when the
power is turned ON.
w HIGH/LOW POWER SELECT SWITCH [H/L]
Select either High (approximately 10 W) or Low
(approximately 1 W) output power.
eSERVICE CONNECTOR T [SERVICE T] (p. 43)
Connects a PC with an A-B type USB cable to set
the transmit frequency. (User supplied cable)
rSERVICE CONNECTOR R [SERVICE R] (p. 43)
Connects a PC with an A-B type USB cable to set
the receive frequency. (User supplied cable)
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ID-RP2V■(Rear panel)
qRECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 10)
Connect the optional AH-108 1.2 GHz Collinear
antenna separately, or through a duplexer.
w
TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 10)
Connect the optional AH-108 1.2 GHz Collinear
antenna through a duplexer.
eCOOLING FAN
NOTE: Keep the area around the fan free from
obstacles.
rPOWER CONNECTOR [DC13.8V] (p. 10)
Connects to the ID-RP2C with the supplied DC
power cable (OPC-1309) to supply the DC power.
t [CONT I/O] (p. 10)
Connects to the ID-RP2C with the supplied control
cable for serial data communications.
yGROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 9)
Connects to a ground to prevent electrical shocks,
TVI, BCI and other problems.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
ID-RP2L■
qPOWER CABLE CONNECTOR [DC13.8V] (p. 10)
Connects to the ID-RP2C to be supplied the DC
power.
Cable length: Approximately 30 m; 100 ft
wANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 10)
Connects an optional parabolic antenna AH-106 or
AH-107.
eSTATUS INDICATOR [STATUS]
Indicates the following unit conditions.
•Light : ThepowerisONandfunc-
tioning correctly.
•
Flashing slowly : Unlocked PLL (Reboot the
ID-RP2L. If the indicator is still
flashing even after rebooting,
contact authorized Icom dealer
or distributor.)
•Flashingfast : Settingdatamalfunction.
(Data initializing and re-setting
are required using with the ID-
RP2L utility software.)
•Lightoff : Thereisnopowertotheunit.
(Not available in European countries)
rTEST PLUG [TEST] (p. 17)
Connects the supplied test plug* when adjusting
the parabolic antenna beam.
Test mode is automatically selected when connect-
ing the test plug.
IMPORTANT!: Attach the waterproof cap during
normal operation.
q RSSI output
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Front view
*See p. 17 for test plug assembling and connections de-
tails.
tDATA CABLE CONNECTOR B [DATA B] (p. 10)
ConnectstotheID-RP2Cfortransmit/receivesig-
nal data and control signal communications.
Cable length: Approximately 30 m; 100 ft
yDATA CABLE CONNECTOR A [DATA A] (p. 10)
ConnectstotheID-RP2Cfortransmit/receivesig-
nal data and control signal communications.
Cable length: Approximately 30 m; 100 ft
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INSTALLING AND CONNECTING
2001 NEW
Slide the nut, washer,
rubber gasket and clamp
over the coaxial cable, then
cut the end of the cable
evenly.
Strip the cable and fold the
braid back over the clamp.
Tin the center conductor.
Install the center conductor
pin and solder it.
Carefully slide the plug
body into place aligning the
center conductor pin on the
cable. Tighten the nut onto
the plug body.
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15 mm (0.59 in) 6 mm (0.24 in) 3 mm (0.12 in)
15 mm
3 mm 6 mm
No space
Solder hole
Be sure the center conductor is
the same height as the plug body.
Clamp Center
conductor
Washer
Nut Rubber gasket
Attaching an “N” connector■
Use 50 Ωconnectors and coaxial cable.
Use “N” type connectors between the repeater and the
antennas.
Power supply requirements■
Make sure that the DC power supply that is used
with the ID-RP2 system is meet the following
requirements:
Output voltage: 13.8 V DC ±15%
Current capacity: A t l e a s t t h e t o t a l c u r r e n t
consumption of the connected
equipment, with consideration for
current fluctuations.
Installing in a system rack■
TheID-RP2C/D/Varedesignedtobeinstalledina
standard EIA 19-inch rack.
Use the supplied bolts with the rack when fixing the
ID-RP2C/D/V.
We recommend using a rack that has rails because the
weigh of the ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V is approximately
6.2 kg (13.7 lbs) and approximately 7.5 kg (16.5
lbs), respectively.
Attaching the rubber feet■
For desktop installations, attach the supplied rubber
feetontothebottomoftheID-RP2C/D/Vasshown
below.
Grounding■
To prevent electrical shock, television interference
(TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other problems,
ground the transceiver through the GROUND terminal
on the rear panel.
For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap
to a long earth-sunk copper rod.
Make the distance between the [GND] terminal and
ground as short as possible.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the [GND] a gas
or electric pipe, since the connection could cause
an explosion or electric shock.
q• Cross section
w

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Antenna
filter
Duplexer
ID-RP2V
Coaxial cables
(purchase separately)
ID-RP2D
ID-RP2C
[A]
[B]
[B]
[A]
OPC-1380
(supplied w/ID-RP2C)
to AH-106/107*to AH-106/107*
OPC-1309
(supplied w/ID-RP2D/V)
OPC-1309
(supplied w/ID-RP2D/V)
Control cable
(supplied w/ID-RP2D/V)
Control cable
(supplied w/ID-RP2D/V)
ID-RP2L*
(Assist 1)
AH-108*
ID-RP2L*
(Assist 2)
AC outlet
AC power cable
External DC power
supply 13.8 V
Black
_
Red
+
*Not available in European
countries as of July 2015.
System connections■

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Antenna assembling ■(Not available in European countries)
RDANGER! Antenna installation is intended for
professional installation only. We are not responsi-
ble for any building breakage, any damage resulting
from a drop of the antenna from a high place or un-
stable site or resulting from any personal injury nor
any accident in any other cases. Be sure to consult
an expert engineer for installations.
AH-106D
Unscrew
Unscrew Elevation angle bracket
qRemove the pole clamp that attached to the eleva-
tion angle bracket.
wUnscrew 4 bolts from the elevation angle bracket.
Element arm
eAttach the element-arm onto the reflector.
NOTE: Check the orientation.
Top Reflector
Reflector
Elevation
base angle bracket
Element arm
LongShort
Bottom
Elevation angle
sub-bracket
Element arm
Elevation angle
bracket
rAttach the elevation angle and elevation angle sub-
brackets, as illustrated in the diagram to the left.
Fix the angles using with the bolts that are un-
screwed at steps wand are attached with the el-
evation angle sub-bracket.
NOTE: Select the suitable screw hole position
that the point where the suitable parabolic an-
tenna beams angle is provided with the eleva-
tion angle sub-bracket adjustment.
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Pole
(48.6–89.1 mm)
Pole clamp
Stopper
tAttach the pole between the elevation angle bracket
and the pole clamp, that is removed in steps q, as
illustrated at left.
 •Tightenthetwoboltswithinaneventorque.
 •Usethestopperoftheelevationanglebracketwhen
installing the antenna at the top edge of the pole.
Support arm
Element
yAttach the support arms between element arm and
parabolic reflector, and attach the antenna element
to the element arm.
NOTE: The “V” stamps on the antenna element
must be face up.

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AH-107D
Bolts
M6×30
Element-arm
fitting plate
Element-
arm
qAttach the element arm to the parabolic reflector
using with the supplied bolts (M6×30) and the ele-
ment arm fitting plates.
Note: Check the orientation.
Top Reflector
Reflector
Elevation
base angle bracket
Element arm
LongShort
Bottom
wAttach the clamp base.
Use the bolts that were attached to the clamp
base.
Pole stopper
Bolts
(M6×65)
eTemporarily attach the pole stopper with the sup-
plied bolts (M6×65).
Bolts
(Attached at the
clamp base)
Clamp base

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Pole (Supplied item)
Pole stopper
Pole clamp
rFix the supplied pole with the pole clamp as illus-
trated at left.
Element
Check the
orientation
Element
holder
tAttach the antenna element to the element holder.
NOTE: The “Z” stamps on the antenna element
must be face up.
Pole clamp
Pole
(32–60mm)
Bolts (M8)
Pole clamp
Spring
washer (M8)
Nut
(M8)
yInstall the assembled parabolic antenna to the
pole.
IMPORTANT!
Secure the parabolic antenna to the pole with a
piece of wire (purchase separately) through the
ring at the top of the reflector to prevent the para-
bolic antenna from accidently falling.

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AH-108D
Pole
(30–60 mm)
Spring washer
Flat washer
Nut
Plating area
Nut Radial
AH-108
Pole clamps
Pole clamps
AH-108
qAttach the nut (M6) to the radial, then attach the ra-
dial to the AH-108.
wAttach the supplied bolts, pole clamps, spring wash-
ers, flat washers and nuts to the AH-108 as illus-
trated at left.
CAUTION!: The pole clamps must be attached
to the plating area only. Attachment to other part
may cause damage of the AH-108 due to
strength shortage.
eFix the AH-108 to the pole using with the supplied
pole clamps, spring washers, flat washers and
nuts.

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ID-RP2L installation■
RDANGER! The ID-RP2L installation is in-
tended for professional installation only. We are not
responsible for any building breakage, any damage
resulting from dropping the ID-RP2L from a high
place or unstable site or resulting from any personal
injury or any accident under any circumstances. Be
sure to consult an expert engineer for installations.
The ID-RP2L must be directly connected to the para-
bolic antenna element.
The element cable extension may cause communica-
tion error, therefore the ID-RP2L must be installed right
under the parabolic antenna.
U-bolt
Pole clamp
Flat washer
Spring
washer
Nut
ID-RP2L
qInstall the ID-RP2L onto the pole, right under the
parabolic antenna, using with the supplied U-bolts,
pole clamps, flat washers, spring washers and
nuts.
NOTE: The ID-RP2L must be installed where the
place without obstacle to the parabolic antenna
beam adjustment.
Rubber vulcanizing
tape (purchase
separately)
*Wrap from under on.
Fix with an adhesive tape
wConnect the antenna element to the ID-RP2L [ANT]
connector.
eFix the antenna element cable to the element arm
with slacks for both element and the ID-RP2L sides
using with vinyl tape or cable fastener, etc.
NOTE: Cover the antenna connector with rubber
vulcanizing tape to protect the antenna connec-
tor from water intrusion.
*Wrap the rubber vulcanizing tape from the under on.

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Adjusting the parabolic antenna■
About the test plugD
Assemble the test plug before adjusting the parabolic
antenna as follows.
Voltmeter
to + (voltmeter)
q
we
r
+
Short
to
_ (voltmeter)
_
qShort pin 2 (TEST)and pin 3 (GND)terminals of the
test plug, that is supplied with the ID-RP2L.
wConnect a voltmeter between pin 1 (RSSI) and pin
4 (GND).
eAssemble the test plug as illustrated at left.
Parabolic antenna beam adjustmentD
Adjust the parabolic antenna beam as follows.
Due to the very critical adjustments that are required,
have two or more people available to assist in the ad-
justments.
Adjust the beam direction
after loosening the bolts.
Adjust the beam elevation
after loosening the bolts.
qAim the parabolic antenna beam at the opposite
repeater’s microwave antenna, and temporarily fix it
in place.
wConnect a voltmeter to the [TEST] connector of the
ID-RP2L, through the test plug, and make sure the
shorting wire is in place.
 •Thelinktransmitterwilltransmitatestsignalautomati-
cally.
 •Transmitatestsignalfromtheopposedmicrowavelink
repeater also.
 •Thevoltmeterswingswhenthetestsignalisreceived
from the opposed microwave link repeater.
eAdjust the parabolic antenna beam direction and
elevation angles to the point where the voltmeter
shows maximum voltage, then fix the antenna in
place.
rFollow the antenna direction and elevation proce-
dures for the opposite repeaters’ antenna, and fix it
in place.
tRepeat the adjustments to optimize the signals and
then securely fix the antennas in place.