Motorola solutions Futurecom PDR8000 Operating instructions
Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
PDR8000®Portable Digital Repeater
Programming Guide
Document: 8K088X04
Revision: R5.02
Date: December 2022
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Contents
Contents............................................................................................................................................3
Manual Revisions...............................................................................................................................6
Computer Software Copyrights...........................................................................................................8
Publicly Available Software List................................................................................................................9
Publicly Available Software –Common Licenses....................................................................................10
CodeGuru License...................................................................................................................................13
Document Copyrights.............................................................................................................................13
Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................13
Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................13
Commercial Warranty ............................................................................................................................13
Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................14
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................14
Notice to Users (FCC/ISED).....................................................................................................................14
Déclaration de Conformité.....................................................................................................................15
Informations de Sécurité Importantes ...................................................................................................15
Avis Aux Utilisateurs (FCC / ISED)...........................................................................................................15
PDR8000 Programming Basics ..........................................................................................................16
Installing and Uninstalling the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC)...............................................16
Using the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) Off-Line..................................................................16
Viewing PDR8000 Personality Files ........................................................................................................17
Modifying PDR8000 Personality Files.....................................................................................................17
Saving PDR8000 Personality Files...........................................................................................................17
Menu Bar................................................................................................................................................19
Using the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) On-Line..................................................................19
Setting up Communications with the PDR8000 .....................................................................................20
Options: COM Ports................................................................................................................................20
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Documentation Conventions..................................................................................................................21
Reading the PDR8000 Electronic Label...................................................................................................22
Reading from the PDR8000 (Uploading Data)........................................................................................22
Writing to the PDR8000 (Downloading Data) ........................................................................................22
Applying dpd File (‘Cloning’)...................................................................................................................22
Writing Selected Changes to the PDR8000 ............................................................................................24
Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) Icons ......................................................................................25
PDR8000 Programming Guidelines ...................................................................................................27
Programming Steps Overview ................................................................................................................27
PDR8000 Programming ..........................................................................................................................27
PDR8000 Configuration ..........................................................................................................................27
Set Device Date and Time.......................................................................................................................27
Frequency Band Configuration...............................................................................................................29
Personality Information..........................................................................................................................32
Hardware/Software Information............................................................................................................33
Common Settings ...................................................................................................................................34
Configure Deployment Profiles.........................................................................................................38
Keypad Password....................................................................................................................................40
Deployment Data Configuration.............................................................................................................41
General Configuration ............................................................................................................................42
Channel Configuration............................................................................................................................48
Channel –Access Code Table ASTRO NAC Assignments ........................................................................52
Analog Code Table..................................................................................................................................57
Service ....................................................................................................................................................63
Monitoring..............................................................................................................................................64
Logs and Reports ....................................................................................................................................69
Booster Pack....................................................................................................................................71
Booster Pack Specifications....................................................................................................................72
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PDR8000 and Booster Pack hardware configurations............................................................................73
PDR8000 operation with Booster Pack...................................................................................................74
PDR8000 Specifications....................................................................................................................78
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................81
Error & Warning Codes.....................................................................................................................83
Glossary...........................................................................................................................................85
Contact Information.........................................................................................................................87
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Manual Revisions
Revision
Date
Notes & References
R1.0
2017-05-24
Initial Version
R2.0
2017-10-02
Release R2.0 updates, newsletter signup info
R3.0
2018-07-27
Release R3.0 updates
R3.02
2018-08-23
Release R3.02 updates
R3.03
2018-12-03
Release R3.03 updates, added Tweaker screen
shots
R4.00
2019-10-31
Release R4.0 updates, added Booster Pack
R4.01
2020-04-27
Release 4.01 updates
R4.02
2020-07-24
Changed Tweaker references to Futurecom
Repeater Configurator (FRC), documentation
updates
R4.03
2020-10-27
Added note about Rackmount to Booster Pack
section
R5.00
2021-11-08
Updates for DFSI and Rackmount PDR8000.
R5.01
2022-08-25
Add Windows 11 as a supported OS
R5.02
2022-12-02
Updated screenshots
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The list of Firmware given below is the minimum requirement for PDR8000 operation
described in this document:
Repeater Module Firmware: 4C088X01 R5.02
Repeater Module Boot Firmware: 4C088X02 R5.00
Transceiver DSP: 4C083X03 R1.18
Baseband DSP: 4C083X04 R1.54
IF Module Firmware: 4C088X07 R5.02
IF Module Boot Firmware: 4C088X08 R5.02
Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC): 6V088X01 R1.32 or later
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Computer Software Copyrights
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stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States, Canada and other
countries preserve for Futurecom certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs,
including but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted
computer programs. Any copyrighted computer program contained in the Futurecom products
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distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Futurecom. The purchase of
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otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of Futurecom,
except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a
product.
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The Futurecom Repeater Configurator provided by Futurecom Systems Group ULC includes the
following Publicly Available Software.
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Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. could void the
User’s authority to operate the equipment.
Important Safety Information
The DVRS Repeater is intended for use in occupational / controlled conditions, where users have full
knowledge of the operator exposure and can exercise control over the operator exposure to meet
FCC/ISED limits. This radio is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.
Notice to Users (FCC/ISED)
To satisfy FCC/ISED RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, refer to the RF Safety
Booklet[1] for TX –RX duty cycle and a separation distance between the antenna of this device and persons
during operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not allowed.
Futurecom requires the P25 DVRS operator to ensure FCC/ISED Requirements for Radio Frequency
Exposure are met. The minimum distance between all possible personnel and the body of the DVRS
equipped vehicle is specified in the RF Safety Booklet[2]. Failure to observe the Maximum Permissible
Exposure (MPE) distance exclusion area around the antenna may expose persons within this area to RF
energy above the FCC exposure limit for bystanders (general population).
It is the responsibility of the repeater operator to ensure that MPR limits are observed at all times during
repeater transmissions. The repeater operator must ensure at all times that no person comes within MPE
distance from the antenna.
[1] Refer to RF Safety Booklet available on the Futurecom website.
[2] Refer to RF Safety Booklet available on the Futurecom website.
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Déclaration de Conformité
Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme aux limites pour appareils numériques de classe A, selon
la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites sont destinées à assurer une protection raisonnable
contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation commerciale. L’équipement génère, utilise et peut
émettre de l’énergie de fréquence radio et peut causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications
radio s’il n’est pas installé ou utilisé conformément au mode d’emploi. Toutefois, rien ne garantit l’absence
d’interférences dans une installation particulière.
Les changements et les modifications qui n’ont pas été approuvés expressément par Futurecom Systems
Group ULC pourraient faire perdre à l’utilisateur son droit à utiliser cet équipement.
Informations de Sécurité Importantes
Le répéteur DVRS est conçu pour être utilisé dans des conditions professionnelles / contrôlées, dans
lesquelles les utilisateurs connaissent à fond leur exposition et peuvent exercer le contrôle nécessaire sur
celle-ci pour se conformer aux limites de la FCC / ISED. Cette radio N’EST PAS autorisée pour être utilisée
par le grand public, les consommateurs ou autres.
Avis Aux Utilisateurs (FCC / ISED)
Pour satisfaire les exigences de la FCC / ISED en matière d’exposition à l’énergie RF pour les
transmetteurs mobiles, prière de consulter la Brochure Sécurité RF
1
pour obtenir le facteur d’utilisation
transmission / réception et la distance de séparation entre l’antenne de cet appareil et les personnes
pendant l’utilisation. Pour assurer la conformité, le fonctionnement à une distance moins élevée n’est pas
autorisé.
Futurecom demande à l’opérateur du répéteur P25 DVRS de satisfaire aux exigences de la FCC / ISED
en matière d’exposition à l’énergie RF. La distance minimale entre toutes les personnes possibles et une
antenne omnidirectionnelle doit respecter les indications de la Brochure Sécurité RF. Tout manquement à
respecter la zone d’exclusion autour de l’antenne définie par la distance correspondant à la limite
d’exposition maximale peut exposer les personnes qui se trouvent dans ce rayon à une énergie RF
supérieure à la limite d’exposition de la FCC pour les spectateurs (population générale).
C’est à l’opérateur du répéteur qu’il incombe de s’assurer que les limites d’exposition maximales sont
respectées en tout temps pendant les transmissions du répéteur. L’opérateur du répéteur doit s’assurer en
tout temps que personne ne s’approche de l’antenne à une distance inférieure à celle correspondant à la
limite d’exposition minimale.
1
Prière de consulter la Brochure Sécurité RF (Canada) ou la brochure Sécurité RF (États-Unis) pour les
distances de séparation
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PDR8000 Programming Basics
Operating
Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11
Processor
1GHz (or higher) grade processor
Peripherals
USB Port
Installing and Uninstalling the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC)
If Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) or Tweaker is previously installed on the PC,
uninstall it before you install the new Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC).
To uninstall a program:
Start Icon → Settings →Apps →Apps & Features →(Select program you want to uninstall) →
Uninstall.
To install the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC), download the application from the
Futurecom website into the desired location on your PC.
For optimum view of the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) menu windows on the PC,
following are the recommended settings for Microsoft Windows.
•The Windows display resolution set to 1920 x 1080 and text size no greater than 125%.
•It is recommended to use ‘Tahoma’ Regular Font as shown below.
•Adjust the font size for your display and preference
Using the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) Off-Line
The Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) can be used off-line to review, modify and save
new personality templates (dpd) files.
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Viewing PDR8000 Personality Files
Run the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC).
Select File →Templates (DPD Files) →Load DPD Template and specify the dpd file location
and name when prompted.
Modifying PDR8000 Personality Files
Once a dpd file is successfully opened (as described in the previous section), the dpd settings
are available for reviewing and modification off-line.
Saving PDR8000 Personality Files
After editing the personality setting, the dpd file can be saved by selecting File →Templates
(DPD Files) →Save DPD File and specifying a new or the same dpd file name and location.
The User can select the Deployments to be saved in the Pop-up window as shown below.
The saved dpd file will consist of the Deployments selected above.
Next there will be a prompt to select the File Encryption type to Default or Custom.
If the user selects ‘Custom’, a password is required to create the file.
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Note:
After the PDR8000 is programmed as per the user’s requirements and the unit has been tested
successfully with this template, it is recommended to save the template as dpd file on the
computer for future use.
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Menu Bar
The top Menu Bar is a strip of menu items that, when clicked, display a dropdown menu of other
options and commands.
Field
Description
Dropdown Menus
(Keyboard Shortcuts in parentheses)
File
Commands for file
operations, including
applying, loading, saving
Templates (DPD Files)
oApply DPD Template to PDR8000
oSave DPD Template
oLoad DPD Template (Ctrl+F6)
Futurecom Support (EPR Files)
oSave EPR Support File
oLoad EPR Support File (F6)
Apply Rescue File to PDR8000
Apply License File
Preferences
Exit
PDR
Commands for PDR8000,
including load, save, reset
Load Data from PDR8000 (F2)
Save Changes to PDR8000 (F4)
Reset PDR8000 (F3)
EEprom Maintenance (Ctrl+E)
Set Device Date and Time
Configure Deployments
Application
Log information for
Futurecom support
purposes.
Log Windows
oRS232 Log (Save, Clear)
oApplication Log (Show, Save, Clear)
oStatus Report
oStatus Log
oEEprom Log
Clear All Data
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For Futurecom support
purposes.
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COM Ports (opens Ports window)
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Using the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) On-Line
To use the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) on-line the following is required:
1 Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) software installed on the PC.
2 Powered up PDR8000.
3 Programming cable (USB cable directly connected to the PDR8000).
Document 8K088X04 R5.02
PDR8000®Portable Digital Repeater Programming Guide
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Setting up Communications with the PDR8000
1. Ensure the USB cable is plugged into your PC and connected to the USB port on the
PDR8000.
2. Ensure the PDR8000 is powered up. Check the LED Display on the panel.
3. The ‘Power’ LED and ‘DC /Battery’ LED should be green.
4. On the FRC splash screen, select PDR8000 –by clicking the labeled button on the
bottom right.
5. On the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) click on ‘COM Ports’ under ‘Options’
menu.
6. Check if the ‘Futurecom USB modem’is displayed on the COM Port field.
7. If the COM Port display is blank, check the USB connection or change the USB Port on
the computer.
Options: COM Ports
Field Name
Range
Description
Notes
COM Ports
N/A
Drop down list of ports available
when connecting directly to the
PDR8000 USB Port.
The save icon sets the
selected COM port as the
default USB Port so it is
the first port accessed for
any read/write operation.
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