Icom IC-FR3000 Series User manual

ICIC--FR3000/FR4000 SeriesFR3000/FR4000 Series
Sales HandbookSales Handbook
Version 1.0
November 2007

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Foreword
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UHF FM Repeaters.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1-1 ompanyProfile····················································· 4
2 Overview
2-1 ProductLineUp ····················································· 5
2-2 ommonFeatures ·················································· 6-7
2-3 Function and Specifications omparison
2-3-1 VHFFMRepeaters············································ 8
2-3-2 UHFFMRepeaters············································ 9
2-4 Optional Accessories · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
3 Operation and Function
3-1 Panel Description· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11-12
3-1-1 Functions Programmable to Keys · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · · · · 13
3-1-2 DisplayAssign ················································ 14
3-1-3 onnector Description · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 15-16
3-1-4 Installation and onnection · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17-22
3-1-5 Optional Unit Installation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 23
3-1-6 Duplexer and Isolator Installation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 24-26
3-2 loning Software S-FR3000
3-2-1 Basic Setup of loning Software · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27-29
3-2-2 loning Items · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30
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3
Operation
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3
Operation
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3-4 RepeaterBackup···················································· 32
3-5 Multi-toneFunction·················································· 33
3-6 Remote ontrol Function
3-6-1 Remote ontrol Setting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 34
3-6-2 Remote ontrol Operation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 35
3-6-3 ommandTable·············································· 36
3-6-4 ommand Descriptions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 37
3-6-5 Operation Example · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 38-44
3-7 Phone Patch · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 45-46
3-8 2-Tone (LMR) Signalling · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 47
3-9 5-Tone (PMR) Signalling · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 48-49
3-10 DTMFSignalling ····················································· 50
3-11 Voice Scrambling System · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 51-52
4 Applications
4-1 Repeater Linking System · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 53-55
4-1-1 Hardware / Software Setup· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · · · · 56
4-2 MPT1327 Trunking System ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 57-59
4-3 LTR®Trunking System
4-3-1 Single Site LTR®Trunking System· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · · · · 60
4-3-2 Digital Networked LTR®or PassPort®Trunking System · · · 61
4-3-3 Analog Networked LTR®or PassPort®Trunking System · · 62
4-4 Solar Powered Repeater System · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 63-65
4-5 Wind-Solar Hybrid Powered Repeater System · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 66-67
4-6 Wind and Solar Power omponents · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 68
5 Maintenance···································································· 69-70
Appendix
A-1 Promotional Materials · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 71
A-2 Instruction Manual and Other Materials · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 72
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1 Introduction
1-1 Company Profile
ompany Profile
ompany Profileompany Profile
ompany Profileompany Profile
ompany Profileompany Profile
ompany Profile
Icom, the wireless communication experts
Icom, the wireless communication expertsIcom, the wireless communication experts
Icom, the wireless communication experts
Icom Inc. is a company located in Osaka, Japan, and is a manufacturer of
wireless communication products. Since Icom’s establishment in 1954, we have
had a long record as a trusted manufacturer of land mobile radio, amateur radio,
marine radio, navigation products, aviation radio and communications receivers.
Quality & Reliability
Quality & ReliabilityQuality & Reliability
Quality & ReliabilityQuality & Reliability
Quality & ReliabilityQuality & Reliability
Quality & Reliability
Icom quality and Icom reliability
Icom quality and Icom reliabilityIcom quality and Icom reliability
Icom quality and Icom reliability
Over 50 years of engineering and production excellence is a part of every Icom
product. Using the latest equipment, Icom radios are tested to pass rigorous in-
house tests as well as environmental tests to the US Military standard 810
specifications. Icom Inc holds ISO9001:2000 certification.
Production
ProductionProduction
ProductionProduction
ProductionProduction
Production
Made in Japan quality
Made in Japan qualityMade in Japan quality
Made in Japan quality
Icom is a rare example of an electronics manufacturer that has not shifted
production to lower cost countries, but kept its production base 100% in Japan.
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production to lower cost countries, but kept its production base 100% in Japan.
The Wakayama Icom plant has an advanced production system to produce small
volume/multi-model wireless communication products.
Icom brand
Icom brandIcom brand
Icom brandIcom brand
Icom brandIcom brand
Icom brand
Icom, world brand name
Icom, world brand nameIcom, world brand name
Icom, world brand name
Icom is today recognized as a reliable 2-way radio brand name around the world.
Our land mobile radios are used by many professional organizations all over the
world, like the United States Department of Defense and the U.S. Marine orps.
who chose Icom as the first Japanese company to supply radios to them.
Network
NetworkNetwork
Network
Icom's worldwide network
Icom's worldwide networkIcom's worldwide network
Icom's worldwide network
Icom’s products are sold in over 80 countries in the World. Icom has an
international sales and service network around the world, including sales
subsidiaries in the US, Australia, Germany, Spain and liaison offices in France
and hina. Icom is here to support and service our products and your
communication needs.

2 verview
2-1 Product Line Up
VHF FM Repeater
VHF FM RepeaterVHF FM Repeater
VHF FM Repeater
UHF FM Repeater
UHF FM RepeaterUHF FM Repeater
UHF FM Repeater
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Supplied Accessories Dimensions
1A power cable ……………………………………… 1
OP -510 (A 120V version) or
OP -492 (A 220V version)
2Spare fuses (FGB 1 A) …………………………… 1
3Spare fuses (AT 20) ……………………………… 2
410 (161/3)
410 (161/3)
360 (141/4)
110 (41/3)
Unit: mm (inch)
A 120V version
A 220V version

2-2 Common Features
ADVAN ED POWERFUL REPEATERS
ADVAN ED POWERFUL REPEATERSADVAN ED POWERFUL REPEATERS
ADVAN ED POWERFUL REPEATERS
Icom’s repeaters have been designed as advanced heavy duty performers to support all types of
commercial radio applications. A host of standard features and guaranteed Icom performance
means you’ll need to look no further to satisfy your communication needs.
50 Watt continuous full duty cycle operation
50 Watt continuous full duty cycle operation50 Watt continuous full duty cycle operation
50 Watt continuous full duty cycle operation
This repeater performs as good as it looks. A rugged
heatsink, large cooling fans and a high performance
power module provide the repeater with a stable 50W
at full duty cycle operation.
Automatic battery backup system
Automatic battery backup systemAutomatic battery backup system
Automatic battery backup system
The repeater has a built-in power supply unit (100–
120V or 220–240V A ). A built-in backup system
supports automatic switching to an external power
supply (13.6V D ) if the A power supply fails.
32 memory channels
32 memory channels32 memory channels
32 memory channels
The repeater has 32 memory channels. Each memory
channel stores a 10-character channel name,
wide/narrow (25/12.5kHz) channel spacing,
repeater/base operation etc, as well as frequency
5
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5-
--
-Tone relay function
Tone relay functionTone relay function
Tone relay function
In a system that has 5-Tone capability, the repeater
relay is opened by the matched 5-Tone signal. The
repeater begins relaying the moment it receives the
Repeater code. The Station and ID codes are relayed
to the intended station.
RPT
STN
ID STN
ID
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repeater/base operation etc, as well as frequency
setting.
Multiple T SS/DT S tone memories
Multiple T SS/DT S tone memoriesMultiple T SS/DT S tone memories
Multiple T SS/DT S tone memories
Each channel has a max. 16 Rx and Tx T SS and
DT S tone memories that are freely programmable.
These memories allow multiple groups to share a
single channel.
Built
BuiltBuilt
Built-
--
-in 2
in 2in 2
in 2-
--
-Tone, 5
Tone, 5Tone, 5
Tone, 5-
--
-Tone, DTMF encoder and decoder
Tone, DTMF encoder and decoderTone, DTMF encoder and decoder
Tone, DTMF encoder and decoder
Four 2-Tone codes, nine 5-Tone codes and 20 DTMF
codes are programmable. You can also combine these
tones with T SS or DT S tones to control repeater
access. These systems are fully compatible with Icom
F-series radios.
ID transmission function
ID transmission functionID transmission function
ID transmission function
Own ID code or callsign can be sent at the beginning
and/or end of the transmission. The ID code is used
for identifying the repeater with the ANI (Automatic
Number Identification) function. The ID format is
selectable from W, DTMF and 5-Tone.
ompatible with Trunking systems
ompatible with Trunking systemsompatible with Trunking systems
ompatible with Trunking systems
The A connector (D-sub 25-pin) provides interfacing
for on LTR®, PassPort®or MPT1327 trunking controller
or control console.
2
22
2-
--
-Tone/5
Tone/5Tone/5
Tone/5-
--
-Tone auto TX function
Tone auto TX functionTone auto TX function
Tone auto TX function
When a matched 2-Tone/5-Tone code is received, the
auto TX function automatically starts the transmission.
The external source is selectable from MI , A and
Remote lines. With this function it is possible to listen
to activity near the repeater itself from a remote
location. This for example, allows you to know if
unauthorized persons are near the repeater by being
able to hear them talking.
Backup functions
Backup functionsBackup functions
Backup functions
An automatic alert function detects an internal error
and alerts with a beep sound or a telephone call. If the
repeater fails from an internal error, the Master
repeater will automatically switchover to a sub-unit
(Master/Slave switchover).
Optional Voice scrambler unit
Optional Voice scrambler unitOptional Voice scrambler unit
Optional Voice scrambler unit
The optional voice scrambler units, UT-109 or UT-110
provide secure communication by scrambling voice
signals. Up to 32 codes with the UT-109 and 1020
codes (255 codes ×4 groups) with the UT-110 are
available, respectively.
Terminal B
Terminal A

Common Features
Internal space for duplexer and isolator
Internal space for duplexer and isolatorInternal space for duplexer and isolator
Internal space for duplexer and isolator
The repeater has an internal space to install a
duplexer and isolator*. The controls of the duplexer
are accessible from the front of the repeater without
disassembly. Faster and easier maintenance and
adjustment is possible.
*Ask your dealer for details about available duplexers and
isolators.
16
1616
16-
--
-digit alphanumeric display
digit alphanumeric displaydigit alphanumeric display
digit alphanumeric display
The 16-digit alphanumeric L D displays channel
number, channel name, decoded ID (with 2-Tone and
DTMF), etc. Great for use as a base station.
Telephone interconnect capability
Telephone interconnect capabilityTelephone interconnect capability
Telephone interconnect capability
The repeater has a 4-pin modular connector allowing
telephone interconnection.
DTMF remote control capability
DTMF remote control capabilityDTMF remote control capability
DTMF remote control capability
You can control the repeater from a remote location
over the air or over a phone line with DTMF.
Programmable key assign function
Programmable key assign functionProgrammable key assign function
Programmable key assign function
The following functions can be assigned to the [PROG]
button.
• Priority A • Priority A (Rewrite)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
ADDITIONAL FEATURESADDITIONAL FEATURES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Self check function checks for internal errors and
alerts with a beep sound or with a phone call
• ompatible with VEGA tone remote control system
• W ID transmitter (DTMF or 5-Tone also selectable)
• Password and kill/stun function for security
All trademarks are the properties of their respective holders.
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• Priority A • Priority A (Rewrite)
• Display select • Lock
• High/Low • Wide/Narrow
• all • all A, B (PMR mode only)
• Emergency Single • Emergency Repeat
• Scrambler • Special Function 1, 2
• Null
Wall or rack mount available
Wall or rack mount availableWall or rack mount available
Wall or rack mount available
With an optional microphone, the repeater can be
placed on a desktop as a base station. The optional
MB-77 wall mount bracket allows you to set the
repeater on a wall. A 19" 3U height rack mount
bracket, MB-78, is also available.
19-inch rack mount, MB-78 Installation on a wall with the MB-77
Standard MIL 810 MIL 810D MIL 810E MIL 810F
Method Proc. Method Proc. Method Proc. Method Proc.
High Temp. 501.1 I 501.2 I, II 501.3 I, II 501.4 I, II
Low Temp. 502.1 I 502.2 I, II 502.3 I, II 502.4-3 I, II
Vibration 514.2 VIII, X 514.3 I 514.4 I 514.5 I
Shock 516.2 I 516.3 I 516.4 I 516.5 I
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
Applicable U.S. Military SpecificationsApplicable U.S. Military Specifications
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
The MIL
MILMIL
MIL-
--
-STD
STDSTD
STD-
--
-810
810810
810 series of standards are issued by the
United States Army's Developmental Test ommand,
to specify various environmental tests to prove that
equipment qualified to the standard will survive in the
field.
Icom
Icom Icom
Icom makes rugged products
that have been tested to and
passed the following MIL-STD
requirements and strict
environmental standards.

2-3 Function and Specifications Comparison
2-3-1 VHF FM Repeaters
Model No. I -FR3000 I -FR3000 I -FR3000 I -FR3000
Version #02 #12 #22 #23
Destinations USA-02 GEN-02 GEN-04 GEN-74
Type Approval F Local T/A Local T/A Local T/A
Function omparison
T SS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DT S ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2-Tone ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
5-Tone ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DTMF Autodial ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DTMF Decoder ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BIIS 1200
MD 1200
6.25kHz digital
MPT 1327 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1
LTR®Trunking ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1
PassPort ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1
Intrinsically Safe
SPE IFI ATIONS
GENERAL
Frequency Range (MHz) 150 ~ 174 150 ~ 174 150 ~ 174 148 ~ 172
Number of channels 32 ch 32 ch
hannel Spacing (kHz) 12.5/25 12.5/25
PLL channel step (Unit: kHz) 2.5*2, 5, 6.25 2.5*2, 5, 6.25
Power supply requirement
13.6V D ,
100
-
120V A
13.6V D ,
220
-
240V A
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GENERAL
Power supply requirement
13.6V D ,
100
-
120V A
13.6V D ,
220
-
240V A
urrent drain
Tx High 15A 15A
Rx Stand-by 1A (typ.) 1A (typ.)
Max. audio 2A (typ.) 2A (typ.)
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(projections not included)
410×110×360mm
1623⁄32×411⁄32×143⁄16 in
410×110×360mm
1623⁄32×411⁄32×143⁄16 in
Weight (approx.) 12kg; 26.4lb 12kg; 26.4lb
TX
RF output power (High) 50W 50W
Spurious emissions 70dB (typ.) 70dB (typ.)
Adjacent channel power (W/N) 70/60dB (min.) 70/60dB (min.)
RX
Sensitivity at 12dB SINAD 0.25µV (typ.) 0.25µV (typ.)
Adjacent channel selectivity (W/N) 70/60dB (typ.) 70/60dB (typ.)
Spurious response rejection 70dB (typ.) 70dB (typ.)
Intermodulation rejection 70dB (typ.) 70dB (typ.)
AF output power
(at 5% distortion) 2.5W (typ.) with an 4Ω load 2.5W (typ.) with an 4Ω load
*1 External controller required
*2 Repeater operation only

2-3 Function and Specifications Comparison
2-3-2 UHF FM Repeaters
Model No. I -
FR4000
I -
FR4000
I -
FR4000
I -
FR4000
I -
FR4000
I -
FR4000
I -
FR4000
I -
FR4000
Version #01 #03 #11 #12 #13 #21 #22 #23
Destinations USA-01 USA-03 GEN-01 GEN-02 GEN-03 GEN-05 GEN-06 GEN-07
Type Approval F F Local T/A Local T/A Local T/A Local T/A Local T/A Local T/A
Function omparison
T SS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DT S ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2-Tone ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
5-Tone ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DTMF Autodial ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DTMF Decoder ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BIIS 1200
MD 1200
6.25kHz digital
MPT 1327 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1
LTR®Trunking ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1
PassPort ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔*1
Intrinsically Safe
SPE IFI ATIONS
Frequency Range (MHz) 400 ~
430
450 ~
480
400 ~
430
430 ~
450
450 ~
480
400 ~
430
430 ~
450
450 ~
480
Number of channels 32 ch
hannel Spacing (kHz)
12.5/25
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GENERAL
hannel Spacing (kHz)
12.5/25
PLL channel step (Unit: kHz) 5, 6.25
Power supply requirement 13.6V D , 100-120V A 13.6V D , 220-240V A
urrent drain
Tx High 20A
Rx Stand-by 1A (typ.)
Max. audio 2A (typ.)
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(projections not included)
410×110×360mm
1623⁄32×411⁄32×143⁄16 in
Weight (approx.) 12kg; 26.4lb
TX
RF output power (High) 50W
Spurious emissions 70dB (typ.)
Adjacent channel power (W/N) 70/60dB (min.)
RX
Sensitivity at 12dB SINAD 0.25µV (typ.)
Adjacent channel selectivity
(W/N) 70/60dB (typ.)
Spurious response rejection 70dB (typ.)
Intermodulation rejection 70dB (typ.)
AF output power
(at 5% distortion) 2.5W (typ.) with an 4Ω load
*1 External controller required

2-4 ptional Accessories
HAND MI ROPHONES
HAND MI ROPHONESHAND MI ROPHONES
HAND MI ROPHONES
SM
SMSM
SM-
--
-25 :
25 : 25 :
25 : onvenient for
dispatching, equipped with
monitor switch.
MOUNTING BRA KETS
MOUNTING BRA KETSMOUNTING BRA KETS
MOUNTING BRA KETS DESKTOP MI ROPHONE
DESKTOP MI ROPHONEDESKTOP MI ROPHONE
DESKTOP MI ROPHONE
MB
MBMB
MB-
--
-77
77 77
77 WALL MOUNT BRA KET
For mounting the repeater on a
wall. Hinges provide easy
maintenance while mounted.
* Some optional accessories are not available in some countries.
MB
MBMB
MB-
--
-78
78 78
78 19˝ RA K MOUNT
BRA KET
The 19 inch rack mount bracket
is 3U height (133.5mm).
LONING ABLE
LONING ABLELONING ABLE
LONING ABLE
10
Swivel type.
MB-86 and MB-93
swivel joints supplied
HM
HMHM
HM-
--
-152
152 152
152 : Regular hand
microphone.
HM
HMHM
HM-
--
-152T
152T 152T
152T : DTMF
microphone.
UT
UTUT
UT-
--
-110
110 110
110 VOI E S RAMBLER UNIT
(Version 01)
Up to 1020 (255 codes ×4
groups) rolling scrambling
codes are available.
INTERNAL UNITS
INTERNAL UNITSINTERNAL UNITS
INTERNAL UNITS
UT
UTUT
UT-
--
-109
109 109
109 VOI E S RAMBLER UNIT
(Version 01)
Provides operating security. Up
to 32 non-rolling
scrambling codes are available.
OP
OPOP
OP -
--
-478
478 478
478 : LONING
ABLE
OP
OPOP
OP -
--
-592
592 592
592 : ADAPTOR
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-FR3000
FR3000 FR3000
FR3000 : For programming
versions of the I -FR3000/FR4000
series VHF/UHF FM REPEATERS.

3 peration and Function
3-1 Panel Description
Note: Operation of the functions described below may depend on radio programming.
❶
❶❶
❶POWER SWIT H [POWER]
POWER SWIT H [POWER]POWER SWIT H [POWER]
POWER SWIT H [POWER]
Toggles to turn the repeater power ON or OFF.
❷MI ROPHONE/SPEAKER ONNE TOR [MI /SP]
MI ROPHONE/SPEAKER ONNE TOR [MI /SP]MI ROPHONE/SPEAKER ONNE TOR [MI /SP]
MI ROPHONE/SPEAKER ONNE TOR [MI /SP]
This 8-pin modular jack accepts the optional
microphone.
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➀
+9 V D output (Max. 10 mA)
❽MODE SELE T SWIT H [RPT/BASE]
MODE SELE T SWIT H [RPT/BASE]MODE SELE T SWIT H [RPT/BASE]
MODE SELE T SWIT H [RPT/BASE]
Toggles the repeater or base operating mode when
pushed.
• When setting up a repeater system using
I FR3000/FR4000 only, select a repeater
operating mode.
• When using I -FR3000/FR4000 as full (or half)
duplex transceiver or setting up a repeater system
Function display (p.12)
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➀
+9 V D output (Max. 10 mA)
➁I/O port for P programming
➂N
➃M PTT (Input port for TX control)
➄Microphone ground
➅Microphone input
➆Ground
➇M MONI (Input port for monitor control)
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❸LINE ONNE TOR [LINE]
LINE ONNE TOR [LINE]LINE ONNE TOR [LINE]
LINE ONNE TOR [LINE]
This 4-pin modular jack accepts to connect to 2 wire
system telephone cable.
• See p. 19 for line connector information.
❹VOLUME ONTROL [VOLUME]
VOLUME ONTROL [VOLUME] VOLUME ONTROL [VOLUME]
VOLUME ONTROL [VOLUME] (p. 31)
Adjusts the audio output level.
❺SQUEL H ONTROL [SQUEL H]
SQUEL H ONTROL [SQUEL H]SQUEL H ONTROL [SQUEL H]
SQUEL H ONTROL [SQUEL H]
➥While in base operating mode, adjusts the
squelch threshold level. (p. 31)
➥While in repeater operating mode, this knob is not
activate.
❻HANNEL SELE T SWIT HES [DN/UP]
HANNEL SELE T SWIT HES [DN/UP]HANNEL SELE T SWIT HES [DN/UP]
HANNEL SELE T SWIT HES [DN/UP]
Push either switch to select the operating channel.
❼MONITOR SWIT H [MONI]
MONITOR SWIT H [MONI]MONITOR SWIT H [MONI]
MONITOR SWIT H [MONI]
➥Push to monitor the operating frequency.
duplex transceiver or setting up a repeater system
connecting an external controller, select a base
operating mode.
❾REMOTE ONTROL SWIT H [REMOTE]
REMOTE ONTROL SWIT H [REMOTE]REMOTE ONTROL SWIT H [REMOTE]
REMOTE ONTROL SWIT H [REMOTE]
Toggles to activate or inactivate the remote control
operation when pushed.
❿AF MUTE ONTROL [SP MUTE]
AF MUTE ONTROL [SP MUTE]AF MUTE ONTROL [SP MUTE]
AF MUTE ONTROL [SP MUTE]
Mutes the audio output.
⓫INTERNAL SPEAKER
INTERNAL SPEAKERINTERNAL SPEAKER
INTERNAL SPEAKER
Monitors received signals.
⓬BASE OPERATING MODE INDI ATOR
BASE OPERATING MODE INDI ATORBASE OPERATING MODE INDI ATOR
BASE OPERATING MODE INDI ATOR
Lights green while in base operating mode.
⓭REMOTE ONTROL MODE INDI ATOR
REMOTE ONTROL MODE INDI ATORREMOTE ONTROL MODE INDI ATOR
REMOTE ONTROL MODE INDI ATOR
Lights green while in remote control operation.
⓮TRANSMIT INDI ATOR
TRANSMIT INDI ATORTRANSMIT INDI ATOR
TRANSMIT INDI ATOR
Lights red while transmitting.
⓯BUSY INDI ATOR
BUSY INDI ATORBUSY INDI ATOR
BUSY INDI ATOR
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the
noise squelch is open.
▒ NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Depends on the clone setting, BUSY indicator
▒ lights green while receiving a signal with a
▒ matched T SS/D S signal.

Panel Description
⓰ANI LEAR SWIT H [ANI LR]
ANI LEAR SWIT H [ANI LR]ANI LEAR SWIT H [ANI LR]
ANI LEAR SWIT H [ANI LR]
Push for 1 sec. to clear the received ANI ID indication
on the display and returns to original indication.
▒ NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: This switch is no function available for some
▒ versions.
⓱DEALER
DEALERDEALER
DEALER-
--
-PROGRAMMABLE SWIT H [PROG]
PROGRAMMABLE SWIT H [PROG]PROGRAMMABLE SWIT H [PROG]
PROGRAMMABLE SWIT H [PROG]
Toggles the pre-programmed function ON or OFF
when pushed.
⓲PROGRAMMED FUN TION INDI ATOR
PROGRAMMED FUN TION INDI ATORPROGRAMMED FUN TION INDI ATOR
PROGRAMMED FUN TION INDI ATOR
Lights green while pre-programmed function is
activated.
⓳D INDI ATOR
D INDI ATORD INDI ATOR
D INDI ATOR
Lights green when in D operation.
❶MEMORY HANNEL INDI ATOR
MEMORY HANNEL INDI ATORMEMORY HANNEL INDI ATOR
MEMORY HANNEL INDI ATOR
Shows the selected memory channel.
❷TRANSMIT POWER INDI ATOR
TRANSMIT POWER INDI ATORTRANSMIT POWER INDI ATOR
TRANSMIT POWER INDI ATOR
Shows the output power level.
❸AUDIBLE INDI ATOR
AUDIBLE INDI ATORAUDIBLE INDI ATOR
AUDIBLE INDI ATOR
“@” appears in an audible condition, disappears in
an inaudible condition. (When an audible condition,
audio mute is cancelled.)
❹ALPHANUMERI INDI ATORS
ALPHANUMERI INDI ATORSALPHANUMERI INDI ATORS
ALPHANUMERI INDI ATORS
Shows the variety text or code information.
Function display
Function displayFunction display
Function display
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
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❶TRANSMIT ANTENNA ONNE TOR [TX/TX•RX]
TRANSMIT ANTENNA ONNE TOR [TX/TX•RX]TRANSMIT ANTENNA ONNE TOR [TX/TX•RX]
TRANSMIT ANTENNA ONNE TOR [TX/TX•RX]
➥onnects a transmit antenna (impedance: 50 Ω)
and outputs transmit signals.
➥When installing an optional internal duplexer
(supplied by third party), this connects the
transmit receive to an antenna.
❷EXTERNAL SPEAKER ONNE TOR [EXT SP]
EXTERNAL SPEAKER ONNE TOR [EXT SP]EXTERNAL SPEAKER ONNE TOR [EXT SP]
EXTERNAL SPEAKER ONNE TOR [EXT SP]
Accepts a 4 Ω external speaker.
❸REMOTE ONNE TOR [REMOTE]
REMOTE ONNE TOR [REMOTE]REMOTE ONNE TOR [REMOTE]
REMOTE ONNE TOR [REMOTE]
onnects to the remote controller.
• See p. 16 for remote connector information.
❹A ESSORY ONNE TOR [A ]
A ESSORY ONNE TOR [A ]A ESSORY ONNE TOR [A ]
A ESSORY ONNE TOR [A ]
onnects to the remote controller.
• See pgs. 15 for accessory connector information.
❺RE EIVE ANTENNA ONNE TOR [RX]
RE EIVE ANTENNA ONNE TOR [RX]RE EIVE ANTENNA ONNE TOR [RX]
RE EIVE ANTENNA ONNE TOR [RX]
➥onnects a receive antenna (impedance: 50 Ω)
and inputs receiving signals.
➥When installing an internal duplexer (supplied by
third party), do not use this connector.
❻A POWER SO KET [A ]
A POWER SO KET [A ]A POWER SO KET [A ]
A POWER SO KET [A ]
onnects the supplied A power cable to a domestic
A outlet.
❼GROUND TERMINAL [GND]
GROUND TERMINAL [GND]GROUND TERMINAL [GND]
GROUND TERMINAL [GND]
Ground the repeater through this terminal to prevent
electric shocks, TVI, B I and other problems.
❽D POWER INPUT TERMINALS [BATTERY]
D POWER INPUT TERMINALS [BATTERY]D POWER INPUT TERMINALS [BATTERY]
D POWER INPUT TERMINALS [BATTERY]
onnects the 12 V storage battery for the repeater
backup when the A power is interrupted. These
terminals are also used for D power operation.
▒ AUTION: NEVER
AUTION: NEVER AUTION: NEVER
AUTION: NEVER short the (+) line of the D power
▒ cable to repeater’s chassis, when connecting D
▒ power cable to the [BATTERY] terminals. Otherwise,
▒ there is danger of electric shock and/or equipment
▒ damage.

3-1-1 Functions Programmable to [PR G] Key
Key Assign
Key AssignKey Assign
Key Assign
Dealer programmable key [PROG] can be programmed
for one of several functions (see below).
Programmable Key Assign
Programmable Key AssignProgrammable Key Assign
Programmable Key Assign
•Null
NullNull
Null
- No function.
•
Prio A
Prio APrio A
Prio A
•all A (code 30) (PMR)
all A (code 30) (PMR)all A (code 30) (PMR)
all A (code 30) (PMR)
- Transmits the 5Tone codes using TX code channels
30 for a station code.
•all B (code 29) (PMR)
all B (code 29) (PMR)all B (code 29) (PMR)
all B (code 29) (PMR)
- Transmits the 5Tone codes using TX code channels
29 for a station code.
•Emergency Single/Repeat
Emergency Single/RepeatEmergency Single/Repeat
Emergency Single/Repeat
- Transmits an emergency call once or repeatedly.
* The emergency channel is specified in the Memory
H screen ( H Atr column).
•TX ode (PMR)
TX ode (PMR)TX ode (PMR)
TX ode (PMR)
- Push to select a station code using [ H UP]/[ H DN]
keys.
- Push and hold to enter the selected code and
change the contents of the code.
* The contents of the TX ode can be updated in the
TX ode H screen when the [Update] function is
selected.
•ID
IDID
ID-
--
-MR Select (PMR)
MR Select (PMR)MR Select (PMR)
MR Select (PMR)
- Push to recall the received 5-tone or ID code. Use
[ H UP]/[ H DN] keys for selection.
* Up to 10 IDs can be memorized. Push and hold this
or [ANI LR] key to erase the received ID on display.
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•
Prio A
Prio APrio A
Prio A
- Selects priority channel A.
•Prio A (Rewrite)
Prio A (Rewrite)Prio A (Rewrite)
Prio A (Rewrite)
- Push to select priority channel A. Push and hold to
re-assign priority channel A.
•Disp Select
Disp SelectDisp Select
Disp Select
- Push to select the display indication on normal
operating mode.
Normal indication -> W/N indication -> TX frequency
indication -> RX frequency indication -> DISPLAY OFF
indication.
- Push and hold to recall the received DTMF code. Use
[ H UP]/[ H DN] keys for selection.
* Up to 10 codes can be memorized. Push and hold
[ANI LR] key to erase the received code on display.
•Lock
LockLock
Lock
- Turns the lock function ON and OFF.
•High/ Low
High/ LowHigh/ Low
High/ Low
- hanges the output power from the independent
settings of each channel.
•Wide/Narrow
Wide/NarrowWide/Narrow
Wide/Narrow
- Each channel can be set to wide/narrow for both
receive IF bandwidth and transmitter modulation.
•all (PMR)
all (PMR)all (PMR)
all (PMR)
- Transmits the 5Tone code on the selected channel.
•all (LMR)
all (LMR)all (LMR)
all (LMR)
- Transmits the 2Tone code on the selected channel.
or [ANI LR] key to erase the received ID on display.
•Scrambler
ScramblerScrambler
Scrambler
- Push to toggle the Scrambler function ON or OFF.
* Sets the Scrambler code number on Memory
hannel screen in advance.
▒ NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
▒ This setting is only effective for the base mode.
•Sp. Func 1/2
Sp. Func 1/2Sp. Func 1/2
Sp. Func 1/2
- Reserved for future function.
Scrambler ode
Scrambler odeScrambler ode
Scrambler ode
- Program the scrambler codes.
Available codes;
UT-109 (Non-rolling type) : 1 to 32
UT-110 (Rolling type) : 1 to 255
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
- Set the scrambler group code in the ommon 2
screen in advance. (UT-110 only)
- UT-110 can be program the group number 1 to 4.
Then totality 1020 (4 group * 255) code numbers
are available.
- Set the scrambler type in the ommon 2 screen. By
selecting Non-rolling type in this item, you can use
UT-110 as UT-109.
- This setting is only effective for the base mode.
RELATED ITEMS:
RELATED ITEMS:RELATED ITEMS:
RELATED ITEMS:
•Synchronous capture : ommon 2 screen (UT-110
only)
•Tone Start Timing : ommon 2 screen (UT-110 only)

3-1-2 Display Assign
Display Assign
Display AssignDisplay Assign
Display Assign
Dealer programmable key [PROG] can be programmed
for one of several functions (see below).
Programmable Key Assign
Programmable Key AssignProgrammable Key Assign
Programmable Key Assign
•Opening Text
Opening TextOpening Text
Opening Text
- This set text appears for 2 sec. when turning the
repeater ON. To turn power ON without text
indication, set this item to blank.
- Up to 16 characters are available.
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- Usable characters: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + - , . / : ; < > = ?
@ [ ] ^ _ ` { | } 0 to 9, A to Z, a to z and space.
•RF Power Selection
RF Power SelectionRF Power Selection
RF Power Selection
- MR H individual
MR H individualMR H individual
MR H individual
Output power keys, [High] and [Low], select power
temporarily. Returns to the previous power when
changing the channel.
-
--
- Override
OverrideOverride
Override
Output power keys select the power permanently.
•MR/ ode Display (PMR only)
MR/ ode Display (PMR only)MR/ ode Display (PMR only)
MR/ ode Display (PMR only)
Selects the indication text.
-
--
- MR H
MR HMR H
MR H
Operating channel's text.
-
--
- MR H + TX ODE H
MR H + TX ODE HMR H + TX ODE H
MR H + TX ODE H
Operating channel number and 10 letters of TX ode
channel's text (or 7 digits of code contents when text
is not programmed).
•Beep
BeepBeep
Beep
onfirmation beep tones generally sound when you
push a key or switch.
These can be turned ON or OFF to your preference.
You can program the repeater for silent operation or to
have confirmation beeps sound.

3-1-3 Connector Description
Accessory connector
Accessory connectorAccessory connector
Accessory connector
Pin No.
Pin No.Pin No.
Pin No. Pin Name
Pin NamePin Name
Pin Name Description
DescriptionDescription
Description Specification
SpecificationSpecification
Specification
1 BUSY OUT Output terminal for busy signal. Open collector=OFF, 0 V=ON
2 OAXIAL SW Output terminal for coaxial switching (antenna switching) Signal. Open collector=OFF, 0 V=ON
3 M/S IN Input terminal for master/slave signal. +5 V pull up, Active=L
4 D1 Input terminal for selecting memory channel. +5 V pull up, Active=L
5 D3 Input terminal for selecting memory channel. +5 V pull up, Active=L
6 EXT RPT/BASE Input terminal for repeater/base operating mode switching signal. +5 V pull up, Active=L
7 EXT MONI Input terminal for monitor function. +5 V pull up, Active=L
8 EXT DT S Input terminal for continuous tone ( T SS/DT S) signal. Input impedance: 100 kΩ (approx.)
9 EXTMOD IN B Input terminal for the modulation signals applied to input of the
splutter filter circuit. Input impedance: 600 Ω (approx.)
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10 EXTMOD IN A Input terminal for the modulation signal applied to input of the pre-
emphasis circuit via the bandpass filter. Input impedance: 600 Ω (approx.)
11 AF OUT Output terminal for AF signals from the AF detector circuit via the
bandpass filter. Output level is fixed, regardless of [AF] control. Output impedance: 1 kΩ (approx.)
12 DIS OUT Output terminal for AF signals from the AF detector circuit.
Output level is fixed, regardless of [AF] control. Output impedance: 1 kΩ (approx.)
13 +15V Output terminal for +15V D while in A operation. (While in D
operation, same as input D .) Output current: Less than 1 A
14 TX OUT Output terminal for transmission state. Open collector=OFF, 0 V=ON
15 M/S OUT Output terminal for master/slave signal. Open collector=OFF, 0 V=ON
16 D0 Input terminal for selecting memory channel. +5 V pull up, Active=L
17 D2 Input terminal for selecting memory channel. +5 V pull up, Active=L
18 D4 Input terminal for selecting memory channel. +5 V pull up, Active=L
19 EXT PTT Input terminal for PTT signal. +5 V pull up, Active=L
20 RSSI Output terminal for RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) Signal. Output impedance: 1 kΩ (approx.)
21-24 AGND Analog ground
25 D GND Ground for +15 V D

Connector Description
• Pin 4, pin 5, pins 16–18 select one of the 32 pre-programmed memory channels. (see table below)
[0]: Hi-Z, [1]: 0 V (D0–D4: +5 V pull up)
hannel
hannelhannel
hannel D4
D4D4
D4
(pin 18)
(pin 18) (pin 18)
(pin 18)
D3
D3D3
D3
(pin 5)
(pin 5) (pin 5)
(pin 5)
D2
D2D2
D2
(pin 17)
(pin 17) (pin 17)
(pin 17)
D1
D1D1
D1
(pin 4)
(pin 4) (pin 4)
(pin 4)
D0
D0D0
D0
(pin16)
(pin16)(pin16)
(pin16) hannel
hannelhannel
hannel D4
D4D4
D4
(pin 18)
(pin 18) (pin 18)
(pin 18)
D3
D3D3
D3
(pin 5)
(pin 5) (pin 5)
(pin 5)
D2
D2D2
D2
(pin 17)
(pin 17) (pin 17)
(pin 17)
D1
D1D1
D1
(pin 4)
(pin 4) (pin 4)
(pin 4)
D0
D0D0
D0
(pin16)
(pin16)(pin16)
(pin16)
1 0 0 0 0 0 17 1 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 0 1 18 1 0 0 0 1
3 0 0 0 1 0 19 1 0 0 1 0
4 0 0 0 1 1 20 1 0 0 1 1
5 0 0 1 0 0 21 1 0 1 0 0
6 0 0 1 0 1 22 1 0 1 0 1
7 0 0 1 1 0 23 1 0 1 1 0
8 0 0 1 1 1 24 1 0 1 1 1
9 0 1 0 0 0 25 1 1 0 0 0
10 0 1 0 0 1 26 1 1 0 0 1
11 0 1 0 1 0 27 1 1 0 1 0
12 0 1 0 1 1 28 1 1 0 1 1
16
13 0 1 1 0 0 29 1 1 1 0 0
14 0 1 1 0 1 30 1 1 1 0 1
15 0 1 1 1 0 31 1 1 1 1 0
16 0 1 1 1 1 32 1 1 1 1 1
Pin No.
Pin No.Pin No.
Pin No. Pin Name
Pin NamePin Name
Pin Name Description
DescriptionDescription
Description Specification
SpecificationSpecification
Specification
1 –PTT Input terminals to transmit the repeater in relation
to the external equipment. An opto-isolator is
provided to facilitate PTT signals.
High voltage=PTT ON (transmits)
Hi-Z=PTT OFF
2 +PTT
3 –AFOUT Output terminal for AF signals from the AF
detector circuit via the bandpass filter. Output
level is fixed, regardless of [AF] control.
Output impedance: 600 Ω
4 +AFOUT
5 –EXTMOD Input terminal for the modulation circuit. Input impedance: 600 Ω
6 +EXTMOD
7 –BUSY Output terminal for squelch condition
(Open/ lose). An opto-isolator is provided to
facilitate BUSY signals.
Open collector=BUSY OFF
0 V=BUSY ON (Squelch is opened)
8 +BUSY
Remote connector
Remote connectorRemote connector
Remote connector
*About Remote connector (pins 7, 8) and Accessory connector (pin 1):
*About Remote connector (pins 7, 8) and Accessory connector (pin 1):*About Remote connector (pins 7, 8) and Accessory connector (pin 1):
*About Remote connector (pins 7, 8) and Accessory connector (pin 1):
Depends on the clone setting, BUSY signals are output while receiving a signal
with a matched T SS/D S signal.

3-1-4 Installation and onnections
Installation and onnectionsInstallation and onnections
Installation and onnections
Unpacking
UnpackingUnpacking
Unpacking
After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the
delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons.
For a description and a diagram of accessory
equipment included with the I -FR3000/FR4000
series, see ‘Supplied accessories’ on page 5 of this
manual.
Selecting a location
Selecting a locationSelecting a location
Selecting a location
Select a location for the repeater that allows adequate
air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, or
vibrations, and away from TV sets, TV antenna
elements, radios and other electromagnetic sources.
Antenna connection
Antenna connectionAntenna connection
Antenna connection
For radio communications, the antenna is of critical
importance, along with output power and sensitivity.
Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ω
antenna, and feedline. 1.5:1 or better of Voltage
Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is recommended for
desired band. Of course, the transmission line should
be a coaxial cable.
▒ AUTION:
AUTION: AUTION:
AUTION: Protect repeater from lightning by using
▒ a lightning arrestor.
Duplexer
DuplexerDuplexer
Duplexer
A duplexer is separately required when only one
antenna is used for both transmitting and receiving.
Select a duplexer according to the transmitting and
receiving frequencies. Ask your Dealer for details.
Grounding
GroundingGrounding
Grounding
To prevent electrical shock, television interference
(TVI), broadcast interference (B I) and other problems,
ground the transceiver through the [GND] 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.
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▒ a lightning arrestor.
▒ NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: There are many publications covering
▒ proper antennas and their installation. heck with
▒ your local dealer for more information and
▒ recommendations
▒ WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: NEVER
NEVER NEVER
NEVER connect the [GND] terminal to
▒ a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could
▒ cause an explosion or electric shock.

Installation and Connections
Required connections
Required connectionsRequired connections
Required connections
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Installation and Connections
Advanced connections
Advanced connectionsAdvanced connections
Advanced connections
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Installation and Connections
Power
PowerPower
Power
Make sure the [POWER] switch is turned OFF when
connecting an A power cable and a backup battery
(emergency power supply).
The I -FR3000/FR4000 series can operate with an A
or D power supply. If A power is interrupted when
operating the repeater with an A power supply, power
is automatically provided to the [BATTERY] terminals.
▒ NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: When repeat to turn the repeater ON and OFF
▒ quickly, the repeater may not turn ON. In this case
▒ turn OFF the power switch and wait for a while, then
▒ turning power ON again.
In A operation
In A operationIn A operation
In A operation
• The [D ] indicator turns OFF.
• Use the supplied A power cable for connection to a
domestic A outlet.
• Extension cords should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Using improper extension
cords could result in fire risk.
• Usually the battery is continuously charged with a
small amount of current from an A power supply
Mounting the repeater
Mounting the repeaterMounting the repeater
Mounting the repeater
Using the optional MB
Using the optional MBUsing the optional MB
Using the optional MB-
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-78
7878
78
An optional MB-78 19 IN H RA K MOUNT BRA KET
is available for mounting the repeater into a 19 inch
rack. The MB-78 can install the repeater’s bottom
side and top side.
• Bottom side installation
• Bottom side installation• Bottom side installation
• Bottom side installation
①Remove the 2 screws (M4 ×8) from both side
of the side panel (front-end).
②Attach the MB-78 to the bottom side of the
repeater.
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small amount of current from an A power supply
through the regulator circuit in the repeater.
Discharging is therefore prevented even if the battery
is not used for a long time.
In D operation
In D operationIn D operation
In D operation
▒ AUTION:
AUTION: AUTION:
AUTION: Voltages greater than 16 V D will damage
▒ the repeater. heck the source voltage before
▒ connecting the power cable.
• The [D ] indicator lights up green.
• DO NOT
DO NOT DO NOT
DO NOT place the backup battery on or near the
repeater. Lead-acid batteries should be placed at
least 5 m (16.4 ft.) away from the repeater. Use a
heavy duty cable to make the connection and be
sure both the positive (red) and negative (black)
terminals are correctly connected.
• When connecting to the battery, keep in order to
connect the D power cable to the repeater first,
then the positive (red) terminal and negative (black)
terminal to the battery to prevent an electric shock.
• After the battery is connected and the [POWER]
switch is ON, the repeater continuously supplies
approx. 1 A for charging the battery. If the repeater
stops functioning while connected to the battery,
disconnect the battery, recharge it, then connect the
battery to continue operation after the battery is
charged. During repeater transmission, approx. 17 A
of battery power is consumed.
④The completed bottom side installation
should look
like below
③Tighten the 1 supplied screws (M4 ×8) and
2 removed screws to each side. (6 screws at
total)