Motorola RP Series User manual

Installation and User Guide
RPX Repeater Series
Model RPU2160
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written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written
permission of Motorola.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However,
no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes
to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability
arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any
license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
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CONTENTS
i
CONTENTS
Computer Software
Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Radio Frequency (RF)
Exposure Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Operational Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . vi
FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Interference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Service Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Manual Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Repeater Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Parts of the Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Repeater Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How the Repeater Works . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Pre-Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . 10
RF Coverage Field Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Choosing a Tentative Location . . . . . . . 11
Conducting the RF Coverage
Field Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Environmental Conditions at
Intended Installation Site (*). . . . . . . . . . 13
Temperature Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AC/DC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . 15
Site Grounding and Lightning
Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electrical Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
RF Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lightning Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repeater Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installations
Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Repeater Positioning and
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Antenna Installation Instructions . . . . . . 19
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CONTENTS
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Installing External Antenna
Using the Antenna/Magnetic
Mount/RF Cable Kit Accessory . . . . . . . .21
RF Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installing Exterior Antenna . . . . . . . . . . .24
Uninstalling Exterior Antenna . . . . . . . . .24
Wall Mount Installation Instructions . . . .24
AC/DC Power Supply Connection . . . . .26
Vehicle Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Repeater Installation – Example . . . . . . .28
Alkaline Battery Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
About Alkaline Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Alkaline Batteries Frame Solution. . . . . .29
Alkaline Battery Life Estimation . . . . . . .29
Alkaline Battery and Power
Detection LED (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Installing/Removing the Alkaline
Battery Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Li-Ion Battery Frame (Optional
Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Turning Repeater On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Repeater Status Led (Front LED) . . . . . . . . 33
Radio LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Selecting A Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Repeater Programming Default
Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Programming The Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Programming Features Overview . . . . . . . . 38
Programming the Repeater
Using the CPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
How to Read and Modify
Your Repeater’s Features . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Programming Your Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Programming Your RDX Radios
To Work With The Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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CONTENTS
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Programming Multiple Repeaters . . . . . . .46
Setting Up Multiple Repeaters
In A Single Location
(Multiple User Groups) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Repeater Cloning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
RDX Radio to Repeater Cloning . . . . . . . . . .48
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Cloning Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Motorola Limited Warranty
for the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
RPX Repeater Series Accessories . . . . . . . .61
Antenna Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Batteries Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Power Supplies Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Battery Accessories (*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
RDX Pick-Up Radios
and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Cables Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Charger Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix A: Repeater
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix B: Repeater Lightning
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
How To Minimize Lightning
Damage for RPX Repeater
Series™ System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
AC Line Requirements: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
RF Protection Instructions: . . . . . . . . . . 68
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
COPYRIGHTS
iv
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
COPYRIGHTS
The Motorola products described in this
manual may include copyrighted Motorola
computer programs stored in semiconductor
memories or other media. Laws in the United
States and other countries preserve for
Motorola 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 program. Accordingly, any
copyrighted Motorola computer programs
contained in the Motorola products described in
this manual may not be copied, reproduced,
modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in
any manner without the express written
permission of Motorola.
Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola
products shall not be deemed to grant either
directly or by implication, estoppels, or
otherwise, any license under the copyrights,
patents or patent applications of Motorola,
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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SAFETY STANDARDS
v
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
EXPOSURE SAFETY
STANDARDS
To ensure compliance to RF Energy Safety
Standards:
• Install only Motorola approved antennas and
accessories
• Be sure that Product Safety and RF Safety
Booklet (P/N 68007024074) enclosed with this
radio is available to the end user upon
completion of the installation of this radio
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas and other
accessories, visit the following web site which lists
approved accessories for your radio model:
http://www.motorola.com/RPX
Before using this product, read
the operating instructions and
RF energy awareness
information contained in the
Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet (Motorola
P/N 68007024074) enclosed
with your radio.
!
C a u t i o n
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SAFETY STANDARDS
OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. When
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Use only the attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Mount only on a stable horizontal or vertical
surface. Use only with supplied holster if it is
mounted on a wall or ceiling.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. The power supply is not suitable for outdoor
use. Use only in dry locations/conditions.
16. Connect the power supply only to an
appropriately fused and wired supply of the
correct voltage (as specified on the product).
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SAFETY STANDARDS
vii
17. Disconnect the power supply from the line
voltage by removing the main plug. The outlet to
which this equipment is connected should be
nearby and easily accessible.
18. Maximum ambient temperature around the
power supply equipment must not exceed 40 °C
(104 °F).
19. Make sure that the cord is located where it is not
stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to water,
damage or stress.
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FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
The RPX Repeater Series™ operate on radio
frequencies that are regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). To transmit on
these frequencies, you are required to have a license
issued by the FCC. Application is made available on
FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance
Form 159.
To obtain these FCC forms, request document
000601 which includes all forms and instructions. If
you wish to have the document faxed, mailed or have
questions, use the following contact information.
Faxed: Contact the
Fax-On-Demand
system at:
Mailed: Call the FCC forms hotline
at:
For questions regarding FCC
license, contact the FCC at:
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-225-5322
Or: http://www.fcc.gov
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FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
ix
Before filling out your application, you must decide
which frequency(ies) you can operate on: “Appendix
A: Repeater Specifications” on page 63. For questions
on determining the radio frequency, call Motorola
Product Services at: 1-800-448-6686.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the
FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To
comply with FCC requirements, transmitter
adjustments should be made only by or under the
supervision of a person certified as technically
qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and
repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as
certified by an organization representative of the user
of those services.
Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal,
semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC
equipment authorization for this radio could violate
FCC rules.
Use of this radio outside the country where it was
intended to be distributed is subject to government
regulations and may be prohibited.
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FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
Notes
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your Motorola® RPX Repeater
Series™ purchase!
This repeater is a product of Motorola's 80 plus years
of experience as a world leader in the designing and
manufacturing of communications equipment. The
RPX Repeater Series™ provide cost-effective
communications for businesses such as retail stores,
restaurants, schools, construction sites,
manufacturing, property and hotel management and
more. Motorola Business Radios and Repeater
devices are the perfect communications solution for
all of today's fast-paced industries.
Note: Read this user guide carefully to ensure
you know how to properly operate the
repeater before use.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your product package contains the following products
and manuals:
• Repeater (includes the Alkaline Battery Frame)
• Antenna
• Power Supply
• Wall holster mount
• User Guide, CD and Quick Reference Leaflet
• Warranty Card
• Product Safety & RF Exposure Booklet
For product information, visit us at:
www.motorola.com/radios/business
or visit our micro-site at: www.motorola.com/RPX
For User Guide or product-related questions, contact:
1-800-448- 6686 in the USA
1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text Telephone)
You can also send mail to us at:
Business Radios,
RPSD 1C15, Motorola
8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, Florida 33322
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains installation information required
for the RPX Repeater Series™ repeater.
SERVICE SUPPORT
For information related to the service support
(including software, replacement parts and
accessories for the RPX Repeater Series™), contact
your Motorola Authorized Distributors and Resellers
via MOL (Motorola On-Line Tool).
For all other inquiries about service information,
please call your Motorola Point of Contact or call:
1-800-448-6686 in the USA
1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text Telephone)
PRODUCT SAFETY
For information related to RF Exposure compliance
and Batteries and Chargers Safety, please refer to
“Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Safety Standards”
on page v.
MANUAL REVISIONS
Changes may occur after this manual is printed. To
obtain an updated or latest version of this manual,
please go to: http://www.motorola.com/RPX
ACRONYMS
The explanations in this manual are using the
following acronyms:
AC: Alternate Current
DC: Direct Current
RX: Receiving Frequency
TX: Transmitting Frequency
CX: Connected
DX: Disconnected
RF: Radio Frequency
P/N: Part Number
Table 1: RPX Repeater Series™ Models
Label
Model
Frequency
Band
Output
Power
Number of
Channels
Battery
Default
Type
RPU2160 UHF 2W 16 Alkaline
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REPEATER OVERVIEW
REPEATER OVERVIEW
PARTS OF THE REPEATER
Note: The RPU2160 repeater model comes with a standard Alkaline Battery Frame. A Li-Ion Battery Frame is
also available as an optional accessory (P/N HKHN4004).
Dipole UHF Antenna
Channel
Knob
ON/OFF
Knob
Power LED
Indicator
Antenna
Connector
Status LED
Indicator
Programming
Connector
DC/AC
Connector
Battery Frame
Model Label
AC/DC Power Supply
Wall Mount
Figure 1. Repeater Parts
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REPEATER OVERVIEW
Repeater Parts Overview
The repeater is compatible with 2 - way
repeater capable business radios. Please refer
to "Programming Your Radios” on page 43 for
more information on how to program the RDX
radios to work with the repeater. For RDX radio
model information details, please contact your
Motorola Point of Sale.
1. On/Off Knob
Use to turn the repeater ON or OFF.
2. Channel Selector Knob
Use to switch the repeater for up to 16
different channels. Please refer to "Getting
Started” on page 33 for more information.
3. Model Label
Indicates the model of the repeater.
4. Antenna
Removable UHF 450 – 470 dipole antenna.
Please refer to "Repeater Installation” on
page 17 for more information.
5. Status LED Indicator
Use to indicate, among others, repeater’s
power up and transmission status. Please
refer to the "Getting Started” on page 33 for
more information.
6. Power LED Indicator
The side LED indicator gives repeater AC/
DC connection status whenever the repeater
is working on alkaline Battery Frame
(standard repeater model). Please refer to
"Alkaline Batteries Frame Solution” on
page 29 for more information.
7. AC/DC Connector
Use to connect the AC/DC power supply.
8. Programming Connector
Use to connect the repeater to a PC in order
to program. (CPS Programming Cable
(P/N RKN4155) required). Please refer to
"Programming The Repeater” on page 38 for
more information.
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REPEATER OVERVIEW
9. Alkaline Battery Frame
The repeater’s standard package includes
the Alkaline Battery frame. Refer to "Alkaline
Battery Frame” on page 29 for more
information.
10. Repeater Power Supply
The repeater is equipped with AC/DC power
supply to connect the repeater to AC or DC
power sources.
Repeater Accessories
The repeater includes different types of
accessories that are sold separately:
1. Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Frame
Li-Ion Battery Frame (P/N HKHN4004)
allows the use of high capacity RDX Li-Ion
batteries in giving up to 16 hours of battery
back up operation.
2. Antenna, Magnetic Mount and RF Cable
Kit
The repeater’s accessories offers an
Antenna/Magnetic Mount/RF Cable Kit (P/N
HKKN4022). This external antenna
accessory is strongly recommended in order
to allow the repeater antenna to have a
better positioning and coverage. Please refer
to "Repeater Installation” on page 17 for
more information.
3. Vehicle Car Charger
For your convenience, the repeater’s
portfolio includes a Vehicle Charger
P/N HKPN4003). Please refer to
"Installations Considerations” on page 17 for
more information.
4. Repeater Software (CPS)
The repeater offers the convenient capability
of customizing your repeater features by
using the CPS (Computer Programming
Software). Please refer to the "Programming
The Repeater” on page 38 for more
information. For Software download
information, contact your Motorola Distributor
or Reseller.
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REPEATER OVERVIEW
Repeater General Applications
The repeater is ideal as a range extender, that
can help reach other users in areas that are
normally not covered by a 2-way radio’s range. It
is also very useful to help resolve the common
problem of the communications “dead spots” that
are created when there are terrain obstructions
(like hills or trees), concrete building structures or
architectural designs that interfere with the radio
signal (1).
The repeater is designed to satisfy both MIL-
SPEC 810 as well IP55 (2) level water and dust
ingress (3) protection making it a rugged device
can stand harsh environments. Its light weight and
various back-up power options (like alkaline/Li-Ion
Batteries Frames and Vehicle Charger) make this
repeater a perfect portable solution for temporary
(4) and on-scene applications.
The repeater operates in the UHF 450 – 470 MHz
(with TX/RX 10 MHz separation) band providing
16 channels(4) with different pre-programmed
settings. This particular feature allows easy and
quick in field repeater deployment whenever there
is need to setup more than one repeater for
different users’ groups.
Fully and easily programmable, the repeater gives
the flexibility to customize frequencies, codes and
other features according to specific needs(5).
A key advantage for the repeater is that it has
been designed to be compatible with the UHF
RDX 2-way repeater capable radios. Enjoy the
convenience of picking up RDX accessories (high
capacity batteries and programming cables) and
re-use them with your repeater. This clever
interoperability feature allows you to get the most
out of your complete radios and repeater system
solution by offering cloning and programming
among radios and repeaters.
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REPEATER OVERVIEW
Note: (1) The repeater works best when located in an
ideal place that can have good reception for
re-transmitting the signal without any problems.
Refer to "Pre-Installation Considerations” on
page 10 for more information.
(2) The repeater is manufactured to MIL SPEC
810 C, D, E and F and G and IP55, makes it
robust enough to meet stringent specifications
for shock, rain, humidity and salt fog, vibration,
sand/dust, temperature shock, high and low
temperatures.
(3) The repeater is not a submersible device
(Refer to "Appendix A: Repeater Specifications”
on page 63 for more information) and it is NOT
an FM (Factory Mutual) certified device.
(4) Out of the 16 pre-programmed channels
that are available out of the box, you can select
only ONE channel each time you TX/RX with
the repeater. The repeater is NOT a multi-
channel repeater.
(5) The repeater’s CPS software is required.
Refer to "Programming The Repeater” on
page 38 for more information.
Note: Refer to the chapters "Pre-Installation
Considerations” on page 10 and "Repeater
Installation” on page 17 for proper repeater
location and operation.
Figure 2a. Warehouse Application Example
Figure 2b. Temporary Application Example
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REPEATER OVERVIEW
How the Repeater Works
The repeater allows 2-way radios, base stations or
call boxes to communicate through the repeater in
order to extend the coverage range and/or
overcome communication dead spots.
In the Figure 3a, the repeater gets the signal “X”
that Paul transmits from his radio and converts it
into a “Y” frequency that re-transmits to Tom. In
Figure 3b, when Tom answers back to Paul, his
radio also uses the “X” frequency to transmit. The
repeater does the same frequency conversion (“X”
to “Y”) and re-transmits it to Paul using frequency
“Y”.
Not only are Paul and Tom able to communicate
using “X” and “Y” frequencies, but so can all other
2-way, repeater capable radios that may be in the
area* working on those same frequencies settings.
Note: The repeater needs to re-transmit in a
different frequency from what it received in
order to avoid interferences.
TX in an “X” frequency
RX inthe“Y” frequency
Repeater RX the “X” frequency from Paul
and re-TX it to Tom using “Y” frequency
Paul Tom
Figure 3a. How the Repeater Works (TX)
RX in an “Y” frequency
TX in the “X” frequency
Repeater RX the “X” frequency from Tom
and re-TX it to Paul using “Y” frequency
Paul Tom
Figure 3b. How the Repeater Works (RX)
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