VictelGlobal AK861-40 User manual

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Touser,
ThankyouforchoosingGuangzhouVictelGlobalcompany’stelecomproducts.To
mostlyenjoytheconvenienceofourproducts,pleasereadthismanualbefore
youusetheproduct.
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ModelsInstruction
ThismanualappliestoAK861seriesproducts:
AK861‐40(withbasictransceivingfunction)AK861‐4S(with
simulcastfunction)
AK861‐4D(withIPlink/DMR/pseudosimulcastfunctions)AK861‐4T(with
trunkingfunction)
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Disclaimer
During the preparation process of this manual, we sought for accuracy and
completeness of its contents. Should there be any errors or omissions, we will
not bear any responsibility. Due to continuous development of technology, we
reserve the right not to give further notice on changes of design and
specifications of our products.
For more information or if you have any suggestions on this manual, please
◇When operating an amateur base station, it is important to observe all the proper
rules of conduct and not to cause harmful interference to other stations, especially
for other mobile station.
◇Penalties will be imposed on those who operate transmitters illegally.
◇Maintenance can only be carried out by professionals.

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visit our website: http://www.victel.com.cn.
Before Transmitting
When operating a base station, it is important for the user to be fully aware of
the hazards brought by RF radiation, and able to take corresponding measures
to meet the prescribed requirements of RF radiation.

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Contents
Getting started ........................................................................................................4
Front panel......................................................................................................4
Rear panel.......................................................................................................5
Structural & Functional Features....................................................................7
Basic Operations...................................................................................................10
Installation & Module Inspection.................................................................10
Connecting the Feeder and Antenna.............................................................10
Power on/off .................................................................................................11
Connecting to the PC....................................................................................18
Installation of the Satellite Module ..............................................................20
Multi-channel Connection ............................................................................21
IP Networking...............................................................................................23
Alarm Message.....................................................................................................24
Performance Specifications..................................................................................25
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................27
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................28
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Getting started
Front panel
Remove the front panel,you can see the structure of the base station as follows:
1. Temperature control fan: used for heat dissipation, when the temperature is
detected to be above 45 , it rotate℃s to enhance dissipation of the equipment.
2. Satellite module: The satellite module works with satellite antenna, which is
installed in the upper right corner of the satellite module. Note: Some models are
not equipped with satellite module.
3. Dip switch: There are six dip switches, which is switched to ON (upward)
indicates which audio channel will be used. Settings of dip switch of base stations
are similar to those of the network management terminal, see P21.
4. Bus slot: Each base station contains two bus slots, each slot can be connected
to a base station or a base station controller. When a base station has multiple
channels, base stations connect together through bus connection, see P21.
5. LCD display: displays operation status of a channel, including channel number,
position fix, temperature, field strength, power and other information, see P7.
6. CCM module: carrier controller, work mode of base station can be set via
software.
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7. Local management port: with a dedicated coder, you can manage relevant
information settings of the base station. See P11 for cabling sequence and setting
methods in detail.
8. Operating knob: used for operating the channel menu, and currently can be
used to control the speaker switch.
9. Speaker: in analog mode, when the speaker is enabled, you can monitor the
current call.
Rear panel
From Fig.2, you see the rear view of the base station, which consists of four
modules, i.e., the power supply module on the left, power amplifier module in the
upper middle, TX&RX module in the lower middle, and the duplexer module on
the right.
1. Power supply port: connect to 120V AC power supply.
2. Power switch & LED indicator: switch to “┃” to turn on the power; switch to
“○” to cut off the power. The LED indicator lights up red when the power is on.
3. Cooling fan: The moment when the power is turned on, the cooling fan rotates
for about 2 seconds; When the base station is in operation and the temperature is
over 45 , the fan starts to rotate℃for dissipation.
4. Battery port: 12V power supply or battery power supply. When the power
supply module (120V) is in normal operation, the port is in charging/idle state,
Figure2 - Rear Panel
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functioning as a standby power supply; In case of power module failure/power
cut-off, the standby power is used. When connecting the standby power, take care
to the polarity of power supply.
5. Amplifier output port: the amplifier power output port of base station.
Maximum power output: 45~50W.
6. IP port: used for IP networking. It applies the international standard line
sequence.
7. TX&RX module port: input port of receiving signals.
8. ANT port: antenna interface
9. Low end of the duplexer: input/output port of low frequency signals
10. High end of the duplexer: input/output port of high frequency signals
Note: Locations of the above ports are subject to changes. If there is any
inconsistency of port sequence in the actual product you receive, the actual product
will govern.

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Structural & Functional Features
Structural Features:
1. Fit for the 19 inch standard cabinet
2. All-aluminum alloy workmanship & large-area heat dissipation design
3. Configured with a broadband duplexer slot, and optional built-in duplexer
4. Realizing integration of the CCM module, TX&RX module, power supply
module and duplexer, and can be put to used after attaching the antenna, even
without an engineering cabinet.
5. All modules can be replaced easily, and you can choose modules flexibly
according to your actual needs.
6. Equipped with the 120V power module and battery port, preventing
communication shut down because of power off.
7.LCDscreenfordisplayinginformationsuchastransmitandreceivecondition,
temperature,satellite,powerandsoon.
8.Equippedwithknobthatcanquicklyadjustoperatingmode,frequency,color
codeandpower.
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Functional Features:
1. Supports conventional transceiving in digital / analog modes.
2. Supports PDT/DMR modes.
3. Supports IP networking.
4. Supports pseudo trunking function.
5. Supports simulcast function.
6. Supports trunking function, dynamic frequency, and trunking simulcast.
Note: the above functions may differ among different models, please contact
your dealer for details.

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Display Icons
Display Icons Meaning and Status Description
CON/SVC
CON (in yellow)--The channel is control channel.
SVC (in green)--The channel is voice channel.
Link Cable link status: In Green - cable link in smooth connection;
InRed-cablelinkdisconnects.
CH
X
X stands for the channel number, an even number set up by software.
TEM
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X stands for the temperature of the base station. In normal circumstances,
the figure it shows is in Green. When the temperature gets too high, the
figure is in Red.
Freq：180 The current frequency of the base station, calculated from this formula:
Frequency = (Frequency－0 Channel Frequency) ÷ Step Value
Slot1 Communication status of Time Slot 1. In conversation, it shows highlight
green; In idle state, it is in gray.
Slot2
Communication statues of Time Slot 2. In conversation, it shows
highlight green; In idle state, it is in gray. In analog mode, there is only
Time Slot 1, and Time Slot 2 remains in gray.
The green figure represents the received signal strength. The scale below
corresponds to the field strength value, the number of red bars displayed
represents the field strength, every bar stands for 1 db. The block at the
top right of the scale is the received signal indicator. When no signal is
received, the LED block indicator is in dark purple; when a time slot is
occupied, the LED blinks yellow; when both slots are occupied, the LED
lights up solid yellow.

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The block at the top right of the scale is the TX power indicator. When
the base station is not transmitting, the LED block indicator is in dark
purple; when it is transmitting, the LED lights up solid green.

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Basic Operations
Installation & Module Inspection
Open the package, check whether all modules are firmly installed in the base
station. See Fig. 2 for completion of installation.
To install the modules correctly, you must:
* Power off the base station before installation.
* Find the location of modules, take care to their groove direction and the pins
inside the base station, and insert the module into the base station in a parallel
manner.
* Tighten the screws on both sides of the module.
Note: There is no screw on both sides of the duplexer module, be sure not to let
the back of base station face down, the module may slip off and cause damage to
people or the equipment.
Connecting the Feeder andAntenna
After the completion of module installation, you should connect the TX&RX port
of the base station and the High&Low ends of the duplexer together with feeders
properly.
When the TX frequency of the base station is higher than its RX frequency, the
connecting diagram is as follows:

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* Connect the corresponding ports with feeders. Connect the antenna at the ANT
port, as shown in the diagram below. You need to use three feeders at ①②③
connections.
* Take care to the matchness of the ports, or it may cause damages to the ports.
See the completion of the connection in Fig. 3 (only for the case when the TX
frequency is higher than the RX frequency).
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Power on/off
Power on：
* Connect to 120V AC power supply.
* Switch on the power supply module, the power indicator lights up red.
Figure 3-Cabling Diagram

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* The cooling fan rotates 1-2 seconds before it stops, and the the display shows
channel information.
Power off：
* Press the power switch at the back of the base station（Fig.2-②），the power
indicator goes out.
* The display shuts down.
Note：Be sure to cut off the power supply completely if the equipment won’t
be used for a long time. And please keep it in a dry environment free of dust.
Menu Item Operation
Switch Mode
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Press the button, move cursor to Switch Mode item. You can adjust
operating modes according to three different combination “Trunk/Convt”,
“Digital/Analog”,“DMR/PDT”.
After moving the cursor to the corresponding item, press “Back” to exit the
setting interface and back to the main item; or press “Exit” to go back to the
main interface and enable the new setting.
Note:Themomentwhenthebasestationispoweredon,thecoolingfan
rotates1‐2secondsandthenstop,soyoucanseewhetherthefanworks
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Setting
Mode
Digtal/Analog Trunk/Convt PDT/DMR
Analog
Conventional
AnalogConvt  invalid
PDT
Conventional
DigitalConvtPDT
DMR
Conventional
DigitalConvtDMR
AnalogTrunking AnalogTrunkInvalid
PDT
Conventional
DigitalTrunkPDT
DMR
Conventional
DigitalConvtDMR
Note：Base stations that are under pseudo trunking mode also need to set to DMR
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out by professionals. Please do not change arbitrarily.
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Terminals for conventional calls should satisfy the following conditions for
proper functioning:
1. Transmitting and receiving frequency should correspond to the base station.
2. Same color code
3. Subscribers that make calls should be in the same group.
Term ina lsfortrunkingcallsshouldsatisfythefollowingconditionsforproper
functioning:
1. The control channel of the base station is registered.
2. Radio’s ID is registered in the base station.
3. Group call is registered or opened in the base station.
4. Color code and systematic code should correspond to the base station.
Note：
1. Under trunking mode, radio can not join the network only by interface
changing. Radio ID and group call numbers should first be registered
throughnetworkmanagementsoftwareinthecorrespondingpage.
2. Thismodeswitchingfunctionisapurchasedfunction.Ifuserdoesnotpay
forit, the function will not be valid. For moreinformation please contact
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Choose inter Frequency
Press the knob to enter “Choose inter Freq”.
Transceiver can save 16 inter frequencies, which are available for all
operating modes. Num 1～16 stands for inter frequency, while Num 0
stands for the current frequency. If you accidentally enter into this menu
item, please choose the 0 number so that the frequency will not be changed.
Change Frequency
Press the knob to enter “Change Frequency”.
Firstly, choose that way of frequency. If the Way is “CCM”, that means only
CCM will control frequency and manual adjustment will not be valid. If you
need to adjust, please change the Way to “PC”.
Put the cursor at the frequency frame behind “TX Freq” and press the knob.
Start from the highest digit and change the number by rotating the knob.
Once finish the highest one then can change the next digit number. If you
finish changing the TX frequency, put the cursor to “RX Freq” and change
in the same way.
Adjust Power
Press the knob to enter “Adjust Power”.
The power displayed in the entry page is the current power value. Rotate the
knob clockwise to lower down power and anticlockwise to add up power.
Note：Whileoperatingpleasedonotchoose“--W”,whichisaspecialitem
forpowerstandardizing；Ifthisitemischosen,thepowerwillnotbefixedata
certainvalue,whichwillaffectthefunctionoflowpowerwarning. 

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Adjust Gate
Press the knob to enter “Adjust Gate”
Parameters of “RSSI” and “Noise” can be changed. Receiving threshold of
base station is decided by both RSSI and noise value. Threshold value can
be changed according to the actual environment where base stations are set
up. Factory default value of RSSI is -115.
Listen RX Audio
Press the knob to enter “Listen RX Audio”.
Under analog mode, you can listen to the conversation in the current channel
by turning on the Listen RX Audio.
Change Color Code
Press the knob and enter “Change Color Code”.
The selectable range of color code is totally 16 values, 0～15.Rotate the
knob to choose value and press the knob to validate it and exit.
Note：Only under analog mode can a transceiver listen to the conversation.

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Change System Code
Press the knob and enter “Change System Code”.
System code consists of four selectable hexadecimal numbers. Start from the
highest digit to adjust the value. The adjustment range is “0000～FFFF”.
Set CTCSS
Press the knob and enter “Set CTCSS”.
TX and RX can be changed. If you choose “Forbid”, CTCSS will not be
valid. By rotating the knob Standard CTCSS is selectable for encryption and
anti-interference.
Note：Systemcodecanonlybechangedundertrunkingmode.Changes
willnotbevalidunderconventionalmode.
Note：Color code can only be changed under digital mode. Changes will
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Device Massage
Press the knob and enter “Device Massage”.
You can check the ESN code, factory date (Date), operating frequency
(Freq), program version (CCM,RTM,CLB) and other information of the
equipment.
LANGUAGE
Press the knob and enter “LANGUAGE”.
You can choose Chinese or English. After the adjustment, display language
will switch to the language you choose.
Connecting to the PC
For more settings and information about the equipment, please use the software t
o read and reset.
Here is the illustration of the programming cable. It consists of two cables (①、
③,pay attention to different interfaces) and a programming panel ( );After②conn
ecting, connect cable ①to the PC with the USB end. If the programming
panel(②) lights up red, connection is working. When you are reading data, the
other light on panel is flashing green.
Note：
1. CTCSScanonlybesetunderanalogconventionalmode.
2. TXCTCSSfrombasestationshouldbecorrespondedtotheRXCTCSSof
thereceivingterminal,whiletheRXCTCSSofbasestationcorrespondto
theTXCTCSSofthereceivingterminal.

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* Connect the RJ45 end of the programming cable to the local management port
of the base station (as shown in Fig.1- )⑦
* Connect the other end of the programming cable to the USB port of your
computer.
* Install the software driver, and you can read and set information of the base
station.
Note: For detailed operation guides, refer to the software instruction.
Figure 4-1-Programming cable illustration
Figure 4-2-Programming cable and line sequence