Icom id- rp2000v User manual

VHF DIGITAL VOICE REPEATER
id- rp2000v
Instruction Manual
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the re-
peater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This
manual contains important safety and operating in-
structions for the ID-RP2000V.
Refer to the ID-RP2 instruction manual, supplied
with the ID-RP2C, about the Digital Smart Technolo-
gies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR) system repeater
instruction, installation and precautions, etc. for de-
tails.
Because this instruction manual describes ID-
RP2000V’s particular installation and precautions only.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only.
No risk or personal injury, fire or elec-
tric shock.
PRECAUTIONS
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 Communica-
tions Commission Office of Engineering and Tech-
nology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromag-
netic Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER attach an
antenna or internal antenna connector during trans-
mission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.
RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER install
the antenna at any place that person touch the an-
tenna easily during transmission. This may result in
an electrical shock or burn.
RNEVER apply AC to the [DC 13.8V IN] connector.
This could cause a fire or ruin the repeater.
RNEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24
V battery, to the [DC 13.8V IN] connector on the re-
peater. This could cause a fire or ruin the repeater.
RNEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any
internal part or connectors on the repeater. This may
result in an electric shock.
RNEVER operate or touch the ID-RP2000V with
wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or
damage to the repeater unit.
RNEVER expose the ID-RP2000V to rain, snow or
any liquids. These units have no water protection.
AVOID using or placing the ID-RP2000V in areas with
temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +50°C
(+122°F). Be aware that temperatures can exceed 80°C
(+176°F), resulting in permanent damage to the re-
peater if left there for extended periods.
AVOID placing the ID-RP2000V in excessively dusty
environments or in direct sunlight.
Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadver-
tent use by children.
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or
alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the re-
peater’s surfaces.
DO NOT modify the repeater for any reason.
Use the specified fuse only.
For the 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 regula-
tions.
i
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trade-
marks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States,
the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/
or other countries.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT ....................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................... i
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. i
FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS............... ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................... ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .............................................. ii
1 SYSTEM OUTLINE ...................................................... 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS .............................................. 2
■Front panel ........................................................................... 2
■Rear panel ............................................................................ 2
3 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS ................. 3–5
■Precautions .......................................................................... 3
DAbout coaxial cable .......................................................... 3
■About the power supply ........................................................ 3
■When install into system rack ............................................... 4
■Rubber feet attachment ........................................................ 4
■Grounding ............................................................................. 4
■System connections ............................................................. 5
4 DRIVER INSTALLATIONS ..................................... 6–26
■Microsoft®Windows®XP (Service Pack 2) ........................... 6
■Microsoft®Windows®2000 ................................................. 11
■Microsoft®Windows®98SE/Me .......................................... 15
■Microsoft®Windows Vista™ ............................................... 18
■COM port confirmation ....................................................... 22
DMicrosoft®Windows®XP/2000 ....................................... 22
DMicrosoft®Windows®98SE/Me ...................................... 23
DMicrosoft®Windows Vista™ ........................................... 24
■USB driver un-installation ................................................... 25
5 UTILITY INSTALLATION ..................................... 27–29
■Installation .......................................................................... 27
■Un-installation ..................................................................... 29
6 REPEATER SETTINGS .............................................. 30
■Frequency setting for ID-RP2000V ..................................... 30
7 MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 31
■Troubleshooting .................................................................. 31
■About cleaning .................................................................... 31
■Fuse replacement ............................................................... 31
8 SPECIFICATIONS AND SYSTEM UNITS .................. 32
■Specifications ..................................................................... 32
■System units ....................................................................... 32
9 ABOUT CE ................................................................. 33
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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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
tCD ........................................................................ 1
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 interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-
ful 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 turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 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 re-
ceiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

1SYSTEM OUTLINE
1
The ID-RP2000V is installed into the D-STAR re-
peater system for operation.
The ID-RP2000V never functions as a repeater with-
out the ID-RP2C because it has no relay function.
■ID-RP2000V
The ID-RP2000V is a 144 MHz digital voice and
slow-speed data repeater (4.8 kbps), and connects
to the ID-RP2C.
NOTE: No audio CODEC is performed in the ID-
RP2000V, and thus the ID-RP2000V re-
ceives and transmits 4.8 kbps serial data
only.
Different frequencies are used for each transmis-
sion and reception in semi-duplex mode.
The ID-RP2000V utility software, supplied with the
ID-RP2000V, and a PC are required for both re-
ceive and transmit frequency settings.
Zone
Area
Signal
Internet
Antenna ID-RP2L*
POWER
10BESE-T
SERVICE1SERVICE2
ASSIST1 ASSIST2
ID-RP2C
ID-RP2000V
Internet
Internet
Internet
SERVICETSERVICER
POWER
ID-RP2V
RepeaterController
*The ID-RP2L is not available
in European countries as of
May 2008.

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
■Front panel
qPOWER SWITCH [POWER]
The power switch for the ID-RP2000V.
wPOWER INDICATOR
The LED indicator for the ID-RP2000V, and lights
when the power is turned ON.
eHIGH/LOW POWER SELECT SWITCH [H/L]
Selects the transmit output power High (approx.
25 W) and Low (approx. 2.5 W).
rSERVICE CONNECTOR T [SERVICE T] (p. 30)
Connects a PC via a USB cable (A-B type; purchase
separately) to set the transmit frequency.
tSERVICE CONNECTOR R [SERVICE R] (p. 30)
Connects a PC via a USB cable (A-B type; purchase
separately) to set the receive frequency.
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■Rear panel
qRECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX ANT]
(p. 5)
Connect a 144 MHz band antenna through a du-
plexer.
wTRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [TX ANT]
(p. 5)
Connect a 144 MHz band antenna through a du-
plexer.
eCOOLING FAN
rPOWER CONNECTOR [DC13.8V] (p. 5)
Connect to the ID-RP2C via the supplied DC power
cable (OPC-1309) to be supplied the DC power.
t[CONT I/O] (p. 5)
Connect to the ID-RP2C via the supplied control
cable for received or transmitted serial data com-
munication.
yGROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 4)
Connect to a ground to prevent electrical shocks,
TVI, BCI and other problems.
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CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
■Precautions
NEVER expose the ID-RP2000V to rain, snow or any
liquids.
NEVER connect the repeater to a power source using
reverse polarity. This will damage the repeater.
And turn the repeater power OFF when connecting a
power supply.
AVOID using or placing the ID-RP2000V in areas with
temperature below –10˚C (+14˚F) or above +50˚C
(+122˚F).
AVOID placing the ID-RP2000V in excessively dusty
environments or in direct sunlight.
AVOID placing the ID-RP2000V against walls or put-
ting anything on top of the units. This will obstruct
heat dissipation.
DAbout coaxial cable
• Type-N connector assembling
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.
Soft solder the center
conductor. Install the
center conductor pin and
solder it.
Carefully slide the plug
body into the place aligning
the center conductor pin on
the cable. Tighten the nut
onto the plug body.
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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
Use 50 Ωof impedance for both antenna (at Feeding
power point) and coaxial cable.
Type-N connector is used for the connection between
the ID-RP2000V and antenna.
RECOMMENDATION: Install a surge protector
between the ID-RP2000V and antenna.
■About the power supply
Make sure that the DC power supply that is used with
the ID-RP2000V system meets the followings:
Output voltage : 13.8 V DC ±15%
Current capacity : At least the total current consump-
tion of the connected equipment.

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3
CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
■When install into system rack
The ID-RP2000V is designed to install into the
19-inch rack (EIA standard) directly.
Use the supplied bolts with the rack when fixing the
ID-RP2000V.
We recommend to use the rack that has rails be-
cause the weight of the ID-RP2000V is approx. 7.5 kg
(16.5 lbs).
■Rubber feet attachment
q• Cross section
w
Attach the supplied rubber feet onto the bottom of the
ID-RP2000V as shown at left when you do not install
the ID-RP2000V in the 19-inch rack. Desktop opera-
tion can be performed.
■Grounding
To prevent electrical shock, television interference
(TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other prob-
lems, ground the transceiver through the GROUND
terminal on the rear panel.
For the 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] ter-
minal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connec-
tion could cause an explosion or electric shock.

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3CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
■System connections
Duplexer
(purchase
separately)
ID-RP2000V
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-RP2000V)
Control cable
(supplied w/ID-RP2000V)
ID-RP2L*
(Assist 1)
144 MHz band
antenna
(purchase separately)
ID-RP2L*
(Assist 2)
AC outlet
AC power cable
External DC power
supply 13.8 V
Black
_
Red
+
Coaxial cables
(purchase separately)
*Not available in European
countries as of May 2008.

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DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable (A-B type; purchase
separately) is used for the connection between the ID-
RP2000V and a PC.
So, the USB driver installation is required for the PC.
In addition, individual USB driver installation is re-
quired for each connector, because of the communi-
cation port number difference.
In this instruction, describes with the installation of the
ID-RP2000V [SERVICE T] connector for example.
NOTE:
The repeater unit connection may not be recog-
nized with the PC according to the using USB cable
length.
Use the shorter USB cable as possible is recom-
mended.
■Microsoft®Windows®XP (Service Pack 2)
qStart up the Windows.
• Quit all applications if activated.
wInsert the CD supplied with the ID-RP2000V, into
the CD drive.
eConnect the PC and ID-RP2000V [SERVICE T]
connector using with a USB cable (A-B type; pur-
chase separately).
r“Found New Hardware ID-RP2000V SERVICE T”
appears as at left.
Click
Select
tThe “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear as
at left.
Select “No, not this time” and click [Next>].
☞Continue to the next page.

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4DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
■Microsoft®Windows®XP (Service Pack 2)— continued
Click
Select
yWhen the dialog box as at left is displayed, select
“Install the software automatically (Recom-
mended),” then click [Next>].
uThe wizard starts searching for the driver and
shows the dialog as at left during search.
Click
iWhile searching the driver, the “Hardware Installa-
tion” dialog box appears as at left.
Click [Continue Anyway] to start the installation.
NOTE: If the dialog as at left does not appear,
select “Install from a list or specific location (Ad-
vanced)” in step y, then select the driver folder
in the CD.

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4
DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
oWindows starts installing the USB driver.
Click
!0 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].
!1 After clicking [Finish], “Found New Hardware USB
Serial Port” appears as at left.
Click
Select
!2 The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will come up
as at left.
Select “No, not this time” then click [Next>].
☞Continue to the next page.

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4DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
■Microsoft®Windows®XP (Service Pack 2)— continued
Click
Select
!3 Select “Install the software automatically (Recom-
mended),” then click [Next>].
!4 The wizard starts searching for the driver and
shows the dialog as at left during search.
Click
!5 While searching the driver, the “Hardware Installa-
tion” dialog box appears as at left.
Click [Continue Anyway] to start the installation.
NOTE: If the dialog as at left does not appear,
select “Install from a list or specific location (Ad-
vanced)” in step !3, then select the driver folder
in the CD.

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DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
!6 Windows starts installing the USB driver.
Click
!7 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].
!8 After clicking [Finish], “Found New Hardware Your
new hardware is installed and ready to use” ap-
pears as at left.
!9 Eject the CD.
• Rebooting the PC is recommended.

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4DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
■Microsoft®Windows®2000
qStart up the Windows.
• Quit all applications if activated.
wInsert the CD supplied with the ID-RP2000V, into
the CD drive.
eConnect the PC and ID-RP2000V [SERVICE T]
connector using with a USB cable (A-B type; pur-
chase separately).
r“Found New Hardware ID-RP2000V SERVICE T”
appears as at left.
Click
tThe “Found New Hardware Wizard” will come up
as at left.
Click [Next->].
Click
Select
yWhen the dialog box as at left is displayed, select
“Search for a suitable driver for my device (recom-
mended),” then click [Next->].

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DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
Click
Select
uSelect “CD-ROM drives,” then click [Next >].
Click
iWhen the appropriate driver is found, the dialog
box appears as at left appears.
Click [Next >] to start the installation.
Click
oAfter the installation is completed, click [Finish].
!0 After clicking [Finish], “Found New Hardware USB
Serial Port” appears as at left.
☞Continue to the next page.

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4DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
■Microsoft®Windows®2000— continued
Click
!1 The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will come up
as at left.
Click [Next->].
Click
Select
!2 Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended),” then click [Next->].
Click
Select
!3 Select “CD-ROM drives,” then click [Next >].

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4
DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
Click
!4 When the appropriate driver is found, the dialog
box appears as at left appears.
Click [Next >] to start the installation.
Click
!5 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].
!6 Eject the CD.
• Rebooting the PC is recommended.

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4DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
■Microsoft®Windows®98SE/Me
qStart up the Windows.
• Quit all applications if activated.
wInsert the CD supplied with the ID-RP2000V, into
the CD drive.
eConnect the PC and ID-RP2000V [SERVICE T]
connector using with a USB cable (A-B type; pur-
chase separately).
Click
rThe “Add New Hardware Wizard” will come up as
at left.
Click [Next>].
Click
Select
tWhen the dialog box as at left is displayed, select
“Search for the best driver for your device. (Rec-
ommended).”, then click [Next>].
Click
Select
yClick to add the check mark, “✔,” into “Specify a lo-
cation:,” then click [Browse…].
NOTE: Remove the check mark, “✔,” from
“Floppy disk drive,” “CD-ROM drive” and “Micro-
soft Windows Update” to prevent the incorrect
driver selection.

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DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
Click
Select
uDouble-click the “Driver” folder then select
“WinME98” folder in the CD. Click [OK].
Click
Confirm
iConfirm the driver folder in the CD is selected,
then click [Next >].
Click
oWhen the driver is found, the screen as at left ap-
pears.
Click [Next >] to start the driver installation.
☞Continue to the next page.

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4DRIVER INSTALLATION
■Microsoft®Windows®98SE/Me— continued
Click
!0 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].
!1 After clicking [Finish], “New Hardware Found ICOM
ID-RP2000V SERVICE T” appears as at left.
!2 Eject the CD.
• Rebooting the PC is recommended.