Motorola APX MOBILE O9 CONTROL HEAD User manual

APX MOBILE
O9 CONTROL HEAD
USER GUIDE
APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS

Contents
Declaration of Conformity.........................8
Important Safety Information........10
Notice to Users (FCC and
Industry Canada)........................11
Software Version........................................... 11
Consignes de sécurité
importantes.................................12
Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et
Industrie Canada).......................13
Version logicielle............................................13
Computer Software Copyrights....14
Documentation Copyrights...........15
Disclaimer.......................................16
Getting Started...............................17
How to Use This Guide..................................17
Notations Used in This Manual......................17
Additional Performance Enhancement..........17
ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data.................18
Dynamic System Resilience (DSR).... 18
CrossTalk Prevention..........................18
Encrypted Integrated Data (EID).........18
SecureNet...........................................18
P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater
System (DVRS)............................. 18
Conventional Talkgroup and Radio
Scan Enhancements......................18
What Your Dealer/System Administrator
Can Tell You.............................................19
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Preparing Your Radio for Use.......20
Turning On the Radio.................................... 20
Adjusting the Volume.....................................21
Adjusting the Display Backlight......................21
Validating Compatibility During Power Up.....21
Identifying Radio Controls............23
Radio Parts and Controls.............................. 23
Programmable Features................................24
Assignable Radio Functions............... 24
Assignable Settings or Utility
Functions.......................................27
Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions.....27
Menu Select Buttons...........................27
Home Button.......................................27
4-Way Navigation Button....................28
Data Feature Button........................... 28
Using the Mode Knob......................... 28
Top Programmable Buttons................28
Keypad.......................................................... 28
Keypad Characters – Uppercase
Mode..............................................29
Keypad Characters – Lowercase
Mode..............................................30
Keypad Characters – Numeric
Mode..............................................31
Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal
Mode..............................................32
Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button............................34
Identifying Status Indicators.........35
Status Icons...................................................35
Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators.....38
TMS Status Icons................................38
TMS Menu Options.............................39
Call Type Icons..............................................40
LED Indicator.................................................40
Intelligent Lighting Indicators.........................41
Alert Tones.................................................... 43
Phone Call Displays and Alerts..................... 46
General Radio Operation...............48
Selecting a Zone............................................48
Selecting a Radio Channel............................48
Selecting a Channel via Channel Search
Button.......................................................49
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Mode Select Feature..................................... 50
Saving a Zone and a Channel to a
Softkey...........................................50
Saving a Zone and a Channel to a
Button............................................ 50
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call...51
Receiving and Responding to a
Talkgroup Call................................51
Receiving and Responding to a
Private Call (Trunking Only)...........52
Receiving and Responding to a
Telephone Call (Trunking Only).....53
Methods to Make a Radio Call.......................53
Making a Talkgroup Call.....................54
Making a Private Call (Trunking
Only)..............................................54
Making an Enhanced Private Call
(Trunking Only)..............................55
Making a Telephone Call (Trunking
Only)..............................................56
Switching Between Repeater or Direct
Operation Button...................................... 57
Monitor Feature............................................. 57
Monitoring a Channel..........................57
Monitoring Conventional Mode...........58
Advanced Features........................59
Advanced Call Features................................ 59
Calling a Phone Not in the List............59
Selective Call (ASTRO
Conventional Only)........................ 59
Talkgroup Call Feature
(Conventional Operation Only)...... 60
Sending a Status Call......................... 61
Responding to the Dynamic
Regrouping Feature (Trunking
Only)..............................................62
Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)....63
Contacts........................................................ 65
Making a Private Call from Contacts...66
Adding a New Contact Entry...............67
Deleting a Contact Entry.....................68
Adding a Contact to a Call List............68
Removing a Contact from a Call
List.................................................68
Methods of Contact Editing in a
Call List..........................................69
Viewing Details of a Contact...............70
Scan Lists......................................................71
Viewing a Scan List.............................71
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Editing the Scan List...........................71
Changing the Scan List Status............72
Viewing and Changing the Priority
Status.............................................72
Scan.............................................................. 73
Turning Scan On or Off.......................73
Transmitting While the Scan is On......74
Making a Dynamic Priority Change
(Conventional Scan Only)..............74
Deleting a Nuisance Channel............. 75
Restoring a Nuisance Channel...........75
Using the Hang Up Box (HUB)........... 76
Call Alert Paging............................................76
Receiving a Call Alert Page................76
Sending a Call Alert Page...................77
Quick Call II (ASTRO P25 Digital
Trunking and Conventional)..................... 78
Initiating a Quick Call II
Transmission................................. 79
Emergency Operation....................................79
Sending an Emergency Alarm............79
Sending an Emergency Call
(Trunking Only)..............................80
Sending an Emergency Alarm with
Emergency Call............................. 81
Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm....82
Emergency Keep-Alive Feature..........82
Automatic Registration Service (ARS)...........83
Viewing the Channel which
supports ARS Mode.......................83
User Login Feature.............................83
Text Messaging Service (TMS)..................... 85
Accessing the Messaging Features....86
Composing and Sending a New
Text Message................................ 86
Sending a Quick Text Message..........88
Priority Status and Request Reply
of a New Text Message.................89
Secure Operations.........................................96
Enabling Secure Transmission...........97
Clearing the Secure Transmission......97
Managing Encryption..........................97
Security........................................................102
Radio Lock........................................102
Global Positioning System / Global
Navigation Satellite System....................104
GPS Operation................................. 104
GPS Performance Enhancement......105
The Outdoor Location Feature
(Using GPS).................................105
Accessing the Outdoor Location
Feature........................................ 106
Turning Off GPS............................... 107
Saving a Waypoint............................108
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Viewing a Saved Waypoint...............108
Editing the Alias of a Waypoint.........109
Editing the Coordinates of a
Waypoint......................................110
Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint....111
Deleting All Saved Waypoints...........111
Measuring the Distance and
Bearing from a Saved Waypoint..112
Location Feature in Emergency
Mode............................................112
Peer-Location on the Display
(ASTRO Conventional only)........ 113
Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System).... 114
Entering the Geofence Area............. 114
Mission Critical Geofence.................115
Entering Mission Critical Geofence...116
Exiting Mission Critical Geofence..... 116
Trunking System Controls........................... 116
Operating in Failsoft System.............116
Out-of-Range Radio..........................117
SmartZone........................................117
Site Trunking Feature....................... 117
Locking and Unlocking a Site............118
Site Display and Search Button........118
Trunked Announcement....................119
Ignition Switch Options................................120
Blank.................................................120
Tx Inhibit........................................... 120
PTT Tx Inhibit....................................120
Required........................................... 120
Soft Power Off.................................. 120
Ignition Only Power Up.....................121
Using Emergency Power Up.............121
Auto Power Off Timer....................... 121
Voice Announcement.................................. 122
Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)..............123
Sending SSA Notification to Single
Site...............................................124
Sending SSA Notification to Single
Site Via Manual Entry.................. 124
Sending SSA Notification to All
Sites.............................................125
Sending SSA Notification to All
Available Sites............................. 126
Stopping SSA Notification of a
Single Site....................................126
Stopping SSA Notification of a
Single Site Via Manual Entry....... 127
Stopping SSA Notification of All
Sites.............................................128
Stopping SSA Notification of All
Available Sites............................. 128
Channel Change on Off Hook on All
Channels................................................ 129
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Low Voltage Threshold Warning..................130
Wi-Fi............................................................ 131
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off.....................131
Checking the Wi-Fi Configuration
and Status of the Radio...............132
Utilities.........................................................132
Viewing Recent Calls........................132
Selecting the Power Level................ 133
Selecting a Radio Profile...................134
Toggling the Day or Night Display
Mode............................................135
Selecting the Stealth Mode...............135
Controlling the Display Backlight...... 135
Turning the Keypad Tones On or
Off................................................135
Turning Voice Mute On or Off...........136
Using the Time-Out Timer.................136
Using Conventional Squelch
Operation Features......................137
Using the PL Defeat Feature............ 138
Digital PTT ID Support......................138
Smart PTT Feature (Conventional
Only)............................................138
Transmit Inhibit................................. 139
General Radio Information................141
Using the Directional Buttons............143
Using the Siren Control Keypad........143
Using the Manual Siren Button for
Manual Siren Tone...................... 144
Using the Manual Siren Button as
Siren Types Selector................... 144
Using the Public Address Button...... 145
Using the Response Selector........... 145
Universal Relay Controller................145
External Alarms (Horn and Lights)....146
Programmable Button
Configurations for Gun Lock........147
Action Consolidation Mode...............148
Helpful Tips.................................. 150
Radio Care.................................................. 150
Cleaning the External Surface of
the Radio..................................... 150
Accessories..................................151
Maritime Radio Use in the VHF
Frequency Range.....................152
Special Channel Assignments.....................152
Emergency Channel......................... 152
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Non-Commercial Call Channel......... 152
Operating Frequency Requirements............152
Declaration of Compliance for the Use of
Distress and Safety Frequencies............155
Technical Parameters for Interfacing
External Data Sources............................155
Glossary........................................156
Limited Warranty..........................162
MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION
PRODUCTS........................................... 162
I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
AND FOR HOW LONG:......................... 162
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:.......................163
III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:............................164
IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:.164
V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER:..................................................164
VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE
PROVISIONS:........................................165
VII. GOVERNING LAW:.............................. 166
VIII. For Australia Only................................ 166
SERVICE.....................................................167
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Declaration of Conformity
This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.
Declaration of Conformity
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party
Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Address: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A.
Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: APX Mobile
conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
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Class B Digital Device
As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with
Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
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 and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard. 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 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 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 receiver.
• 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 or TV technician for help.
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Important Safety Information
RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide
for Mobile Two-Way Radios
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to Occupational use only.
Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure
and Product Safety Guide for Mobile Two-Way
Radios which contains important operating
instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness
and control for Compliance with applicable standards
and Regulations.
For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas
and other accessories, visit the following website:
http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APX
Any modification to this device, not expressly
authorized by Motorola Solutions, may void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than
that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry
Canada to operate with Motorola Solutions-approved
antenna with the maximum permissible gain and
required antenna impedance for each antenna type
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use
with this device.
Note:
Setting up the radio as an RF Modem takes
complete control of the radio. In this mode, the
radio no longer responds to button and PTT
presses nor will it unmute to voice activity.
This mode is designed to receive and pass
specifically formatted over the air data to a
tethered computer with RF modem enabled
applications. This mode can only be exit by
reprogramming the radio with Customer
Programming Software (CPS) to not operate
in RF modem mode and cycling power.
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Notice to Users (FCC and Industry
Canada)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules
and Industry Canada's license-exempt RSS's per the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
• Changes or modifications made to this device, not
expressly approved by Motorola, could void the
authority of the user to operate this equipment.
Software Version
All the features described in the following sections are
supported by the software version R15.00.00 or later.
See Accessing the Radio Information on page 141 to
determine the software version of your radio.
Check with your dealer or system administrator for
more details of all the features supported.
Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)
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Consignes de sécurité importantes
Radios bidirectionnelles mobiles : exposition aux
radiofréquences et sécurité du produit
ATTENTION!
Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu'à des fins
professionnelles. Avant d'utiliser la radio, lisez le
guide Radios bidirectionnelles mobiles : exposition
aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit, qui
contient d'importantes instructions de fonctionnement
pour une utilisation sécuritaire et des informations sur
l'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques, dans le
but d’assurer votre conformité aux normes et
règlements en vigueur.
Visitez le site Web suivant pour obtenir la liste des
antennes et des autres accessoires approuvés par
Motorola :
http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APX
Selon la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, cet
émetteur radio ne peut être utilisé qu'avec une
antenne dont le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal)
sont approuvés par Industrie Canada pour cet
émetteur. Afin de limiter les interférences radio pour
les autres utilisateurs, le type et le gain de l'antenne
doivent être choisis de façon à ce que la puissance
isotrope rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.) ne soit pas
plus forte qu'il ne le faut pour établir la
communication.
Cet émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie
Canada pour utilisation avec une antenne approuvée
par Motorola offrant le gain maximal autorisé et
l'impédance requise pour le type d'antenne indiqué. Il
est strictement interdit d'utiliser avec cet appareil tout
type d'antenne ne figurant pas dans cette liste et
présentant un gain supérieur au maximum indiqué
pour le type.
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Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie
Canada)
Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de
la FCC et d'Industrie Canada permis exemptés RSS
de par la conditions suivantes:
• Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférences
nuisibles.
• Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence
reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent
perturber le fonctionnement.
• Les changements ou les modifications apportées
à ce dispositif, non expressément approuvées par
Motorola, peuvent annuler le droit de l'utilisateur à
utiliser cet équipement.
Version logicielle
Toutes les fonctions décrites dans les sections
suivantes sont prises en charge par la version
R15.00.00 ou les versions ultérieures du logiciel de la
radio.
Pour obtenir davantage de renseignements à propos
des fonctions prises en charge, adressez-vous à
votre détaillant ou à votre administrateur de système.
Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada)
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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, estoppel, 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.
Computer Software Copyrights
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Documentation Copyrights
No duplication or distribution of this document or any
portion thereof shall take place without the express
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.
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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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Getting Started
How to Use This Guide
This User Guide covers the basic operation of the
APX Mobiles.
However, your dealer or system administrator may
have customized your radio for your specific needs.
Check with your dealer or system administrator for
more information.
Notations Used in This Manual
Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice
the use of Warning, Caution, and Note. These
notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards
exist, and the care that must be taken or observed.
Warning:
An operational procedure, practice, or
condition and so on, which may result in injury
or death if not carefully observed.
Caution:
An operational procedure, practice, or
condition and so on, which may result in
damage to the equipment if not carefully
observed.
Note:
An operational procedure, practice, or
condition and so on, which is essential to
emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items.
Example Description
Home button
or Buttons and keys are shown in
bold print or as an icon.
Phone Menu entries are shown similar to
the way they appear on the display
of the radio.
This means “Press the right side of
the 4-Way Navigation Button”.
Additional Performance Enhancement
The following performance enhancements are some
of the latest creations designed to enhance the
security, quality and efficiency of the radios.
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ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data
ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handle
different message sizes and variable update rates
from different applications of the radio. Add Enhanced
Data to the Integrated Data system with a software
installation to improve data channel efficiency and
enable denser network traffic.
Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)
DSR ensures the radio system is seamlessly
switched to a backup master site dynamically in case
of system failure. DSR also provides additional
indication e.g. failure detection, fault recovery, and
redundancy within the system to address to the user
in need. Mechanisms related to the Integrated Voice
and Data (IV&D) or data centric are all supported by
DSR.
CrossTalk Prevention
This feature prevents crosstalk scenarios from
happening, especially when a wideband antenna is
used. This feature allows the adjustment of the
internal SSI clock rate of the radio. This subsequently
reduces the possibility of radio frequency interfering
spurs and prevents the issues of crosstalk.
Encrypted Integrated Data (EID)
EID provides security encryption and authentication of
IV&D data bearer service communication between the
radio and the Customer Enterprise Network.
SecureNet
SecureNet allows user to perform secured
communications on an Analog or Motorola Data
Communication (MDC) channel. The MDC Over-the-
Air Rekeying (OTAR) feature will allow users to
perform OTAR activities on an MDC channel.
P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS)
Motorola Solutions offers an MSI Certified APX
compatible, 3rd Party, P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater
System (DVRS) that provides low cost portable radio
coverage in areas where only mobile radio coverage
is available and portable radio coverage is either
intermittent or non-existent.
Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan
Enhancements
A few enhancements have been made to the
Conventional Talkgroup at the system. These
enhancements improve the Scan feature operation
significantly when multiple agencies are using a
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