PowerTrunk MDT-500-2 User manual

User Guide
MDT-500-2 Mobile Radio

Original Instructions: ENGLISH
Document Number: MOD-16-2125
Issue 1.1
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Contact Details
PowerTrunk, Inc.
66 York Street Jersey City
NJ 07302
U.S.A.
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
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CONTENTS
Safety 4
Compliance 6
MDT-500-2 connections 9
Unpacking 10
Additional equipment 11
Console options and accessories 12
Console accessories 12
Internal back-up battery 13
Connection with the MDT-500-2 mobile radio 14
Console and Application Interface Unit 14
Mobile radio audio control 15
Customisation 16
User Guide 3

Safety
READ THETETRA PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE SUPPLIED WITH THE
PRODUCT FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SAFELY
OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
ALWAYSPOWEROFF the mobile radio in environments where RF wireless
devices could potentially cause an explosion. Potentially hazardous areas are
not always signed. Obey all signs and instructions relating to the usage of RF
wireless devices.
ONLYfit an approved accessory. If a non-approved acccessory is fitted, it
may compromise the product safety ratings and may void any product
warranty.
DONOT attempt to dismantle this product. Servicing and repairs to this
product must be performed by trained service technicians at PowerTrunk
approved service centres.
Important safety notes about the antenna
Only use PowerTrunk approved antennas with this product. PowerTrunk
TETRA radios have been tested and certified for European, FCC and IC safety
and compliance regulations using the following antennas:
Model Antenna (part no.)
MDT-500-2 9525-800-41021
The use of non-approved antennas may damage the product, will result in
the non-compliance with regulatory requirements, compromise the product
safety ratings, reduce the length of operating time and will invalidate the
product warranty.
NEVER touch the antenna when your radio is transmitting, this may cause a
minor burn to the skin and may affect the operational range of the antenna.
DO NOT handle, hold or swing your radio by its antenna, this may damage
your radio and the antenna.
NEVER use your radio if the antenna shows signs for damage.
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NEVER use your radio without an antenna attached, unless your radio is
being used with an external antenna (such as an RSM antenna).
Transmitting without an antenna may damage your radio.
The antenna should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
52cm from any person.
Exposure to RF energy
PowerTrunk designs and manufactures products to meet strict guidelines and
international standards relating to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and the
potential health risks associated with using RF wireless devices. If you have
any concerns relating to long term health risks associated with using RF
wireless devices, you should obtain advice from your employer.
Operation
It is the responsibility of the person operating the product to ensure that it is
operated safely at all times, and that local laws and regulations governing the
usage of Radio Frequency (RF) wireless devices are observed. Obey all signs
and instructions relating to the usage to RF wireless devices.
User Guide 5

Compliance
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations
PowerTrunk Inc. TETRA radios generate, use and radiate RF energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Radios that comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant of part 15 of the FCC rules, are
identified by an FCC certification ID label (located under the battery).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at their own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The device may contain functions that are not operational in U.S Territories
except as noted in the certification filing. The TCB Grant may have extended
frequencies as noted in the certification filing and Section 2.927(b) may apply
to the authorisation. The device complies with 47 CFR Part 90.203 (e), in that
the operator cannot directly program the transmit frequencies using the
normal accessible external controls. All instructions detailed in this manual
must be followed in order to ensure compliance with SAR and RF exposure
limits.
Failure to observe these restrictions may result in exceeding the FCC RF
exposure limits.
Disposing of waste batteries
PowerTrunk Inc. radios are supplied with a rechargeable battery. This symbol
on the battery and its packaging indicates that it must not be disposed of with
household or commercial waste. Please dispose of your waste batteries
according to your national and local regulations. Contact your service
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provider or PowerTrunk Inc. for information about recycling batteries in your
region of the world.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment disposal information
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of as household or commercial waste. Some countries have
set up collection and recycling systems for waste electrical and electronic
products. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human
health, and help conserve natural resources. Please dispose of your waste
product according to your national and local regulations. Contact your
service provider or PowerTrunk Inc. for information about disposing of this
product in your region of the world
US and Canada Markets
PowerTrunk radios may be restricted in frequency by the relevant IC FCB or
FCC TCB Grant. Refer to the Grant for allowed frequency ranges.
PowerTrunk MDT-500-2 mobile radios are approved Class A digital apparatus
that comply with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC radiation exposure statement
This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled applications where
users have been made aware of the potential risks for exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure. This product is not authorised for
general population, consumer or similar use. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The antenna should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
52cm from any person.
IC RSS warning
The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that
the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Nominal antenna port
impedance is 50 Ω.
IC radiation exposure statement
This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled applications where
users have been made aware of the potential risks for exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure. This product is not authorised for
User Guide 7

general population, consumer or similar use. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Full details of RF exposure and compliance can be found at
http://www.ic.gc.ca.
Compliance product labelling
The following compliance product labelling apples to the MDT-500-2 mobile
radio:
Product Compliance product labelling
MDT-500-2 CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
MDT-500-2
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does
not cause harmful interference.
MDT-500-2
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to
satisfy FCC RF energy exposure limits. Read the
user guide for awareness and control information.
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MDT-500-2 connections
All connections are on the rear panel.
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Item Connection
1 Antenna
2 Power/Audio cable
3 Accessory - colour console or handset-based console
4 GPS antenna (optional)
5 Accessory - colour console or handset-based console (optional)
Your mobile radio may not have a GPS antenna fitted.
User Guide 9

Unpacking
Unpack the container(s) and ensure that all items specified on any delivery
note are present and received in good condition. If any of the goods are
damaged or not supplied, contact your service provider or PowerTrunk
Inc.within 10 days of receipt of equipment.
The MDT-500-2 is supplied as follows:
MDT-500-2 mobile radio
Mounting bracket
Cables (including fuses) for installation
Product Safety Guide
SCC3/HBC3 Quick Reference Guide
Installation Guide
Note: If the MDT-500-2 mobile radio is supplied in bulk shipments (5
mobile radios per box), the cables and mounting brackets are supplied in
separate boxes.
Note: The accessory pack must be specified at time of ordering.
Always keep the documentation supplied with the product for future
reference. Ensure that any user documentation provided with the product is
kept safe and accessible by any person who is responsible for operating the
product.
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Additional equipment
Your mobile radio requires the connection of additional equipment.
The MDT-500-2 can accommodate upto two audio/data devices such as a
colour console and/or a hand-based console, with additional audio equipment
connected through the colour console.
Part no. Description
300-01808 Sepura Colour Console 3 (SCC3) Latin
300-01913 MDT-500-2 programming cable
9525-800-41021 Antenna
XXX-XXXXX Hand-based Console 3 (HBC3) Latin
XXX-XXXXX Application interface box
User Guide 11

Console options and
accessories
There are many options available for the installation of the mobile radio. The
transceiver can accommodate up to 2 remote consoles, for example a colour
console and a handset-based console, with additional accessories such as a fist
microphone or handset connected through the colour console. Any
combination of consoles can be fitted.
The mobile radio is designed to be installed within a vehicle, on a motorcycle
or as a standalone unit within an office environment using a Desk Mount
Unit (DMU).
There are a number of vehicle, motorcycle and desktop accessories that can
be attached to the colour console. Contact PowerTrunk for more information
about accessories available.
Console accessories
The colour console can accommodate a number of audio accessories such as a
fist microphone or handset. The following accessories are available for
connection to the colour console:
Part No. Description
300-00061 Handset (PTT and hook switch)
300-00062 Fist Microphone
300-00074 Desk Microphone with PTT
300-00075 Headset (no PTT)
300-00076 Footswitch PTT
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Internal back-up battery
The MDT-500-2mobile radio has a small rechargeable internal back-up battery.
This battery powers the internal Real Time Clock in the event that the main
power to the product is removed.
The battery may have discharged during the manufacturing process or if the
product has been in storage for some time. When the product is connected to
its main supply, the back-up battery will charge regardless of whether the
product is powered on or not. The charge period for a full charge may be up
to 48 hours.
User Guide 13

Connection with the MDT-
500-2 mobile radio
Your MDT-500-2 mobile radio works with colour consoles and hand-based
consoles, with the optional provision of the Applications Interface Unit (AIU).
Console and Application Interface Unit
The MDT-500-2 mobile radio supports the connection of up to two consoles,
either a Colour Console or a Handset-based Console (via an Interface and
Handsfree box), or an Applications Interface Unit, which is similar to a
console but does not have a keypad and display. Through the use of a
console, the MDT-500-2 mobile radio can support the connection of up to 6 of
the following audio accessories:
The MDT-500-2 mobile radio supports Colour Console connection (SCC3).
SCC3 allows you to connect two of the following audio accessories at the
same time:
a hands-free kit
a fist microphone
a handset audio accessory
built-in handset
up to one hands-free kit
If two users are using the same mobile radio, operational procedures are
required to ensure that the actions of the two users do not conflict.
On some configurations it is possible to have a hands-free kit attached to each
console. If this is the case, only one of the remote microphones is live during
a call. The remote microphone which is live is the one attached to the console
which accepted or made the call or switched the call to hands-free.
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Mobile radio audio control
The mobile radio supports the concept of a single controlling audio accessory
for a call. The controlling audio accessory is the one in control of the call, and
the only one on which the microphone becomes active.
Tip: When a fist microphone or hands-free kit is used, the received audio
is directed to the loudspeaker connected to the mobile unit. When a
handset is used, the received audio is directed to the handset earpiece.
The controlling audio accessory is normally the Remote Microphone used in
conjunction with the loudspeaker, i.e. the hands-free kit or ‘Public’ mode. To
make a different accessory become the controlling accessory, press the PTT
button on that accessory or by take it off hook. If the new controlling
accessory has an earpiece then normally this is used for received audio
instead of the Loudspeaker (‘Private’ mode).
When in ‘Private’ mode you can switch to ‘Public’ mode by pressing the
hands free soft key (if configured). Taking a handset off hook, or using its
PTT will return to ‘Private’ mode.
While the controlling accessory is not the Remote Microphone, you may
switch to another accessory by pressing the PTT button on that accessory.
Taking that accessory off-hook does not change the controlling accessory.
This allows a second user to listen to received audio on another accessory.
If the controlling accessory is placed on-hook this clears the call unless
customised differently. Other accessories can be put back on-hook without
clearing the call in progress.
All earpiece audio is left on all the time in order that multiple users may listen
to the received audio.
User Guide 15

Customisation
The MDT-500-2 is programmed using Radio Manager. To program the mobile
radio you will need the appropriate software loaded onto a PC and a
programming cable.
The two main areas that may need adjusting are the audio levels and the
microphone gain. If any changes are made to the default settings listed, it is
necessary to re-program the mobile radio. #
Periodically, you will need to reprogram your MDT-500-2 mobile radio with
software updates.
The levels of receive speech volume, alert tone volume and microphone gains
can be adjusted to suit the installation environment. The parameter reference
number is provided to help identification when using Radio Manager.
Speech and alert volume
The following parameters can be found under the ‘PROFILE’ template.
Parameter name Index Default
Minimum Speech Level 8000 -45dB
Maximum Speech level 8010 0dB
Minimum Alert Volume 8020 -39dB
Maximum Alert Volume 8030 0dB
Microphone gain settings
The following parameters can be found under the ‘PRODUCT’ template.
Parameter name Index Default
Desk Microphone gain 7155 30dB
Headset Microphone Gain 7230 30dB
Vehicle Adaptor Fist Microphone gain setting 7145 30dB
Vehicle Adaptor Microphone gain setting 7150 30dB
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PowerTrunk, Inc.
66 York Street Jersey City
NJ 07302
U.S.A.
T: [phone]
F: [phone] powertrunk.com