OPERATING MANUAL DIGITAL/ANALOG PORTABLE RADIO 5100 SERIES PORTABLE RADIO VHF/UHF/800 MHZ PROJECT 25 CONVENTIONAL SMARTNET /SMARTZONE ™ ® 7.2 VDC, 1 and 5 Watts (VHF); 1 and 4 Watts (UHF); 1 and 3 Watts (800 MHz) Part No. 242-51xx-xxx First Issue May 2002 Supersedes: Part No.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING This radio produces RF electromagnetic energy when transmitting and is designed and classified for “Occupational Use Only”. Radio equipment with this classification must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
51xx SERIES PORTABLE OPERATING MANUAL VHF/UHF/800 MHz PROJECT 25 (DIGITAL) AND ANALOG SMARTNET™/SmartZone® Copyright© 2002 by the E.F. Johnson Company The E.F. Johnson Company, which was founded in 1923, provides wireless communication systems solutions for public safety, government, and commercial customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets conventional and trunked radio systems, mobile and portable subscriber radios, repeaters, and Project 25 digital radio products. E.F.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Call Guard Squelch Enable/Disable. . . . . . . . . . . . Selective Squelch Code Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penalty Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conversation Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeater Talk-Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES FEATURES • • • General Features • • • • • • • • • • • • The following operating modes are programmable: – Conventional analog – Conventional Project 25 (digital) – SMARTNET™/SmartZone® trunked Up to 500 channels/talk groups programmable Zone select Large graphic display with backlight Up to 9 (limited keypad) or 21 (DTMF keypad) programmable option keys Menu mode Standard and radio-wide scan modes User selectable and editable scan lists Time-out timer User selectable high and low power output
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY CONTROLS AND DISPLAY Display Up/Down Sw In Various Modes: Menu/Option Keys Microphone F1 = Exit F2 = Select/Menu Enable Option Keys DTMF Keypad Speaker DTMF Keypad Model Limited Keypad Model Figure 1 Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls F1 - In menu mode, functions as a step back and exit key. If menu mode is not used, it is a programmable option key. NOTE: The following controls are shown in Figure 1.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY Top Panel Controls Power On-Off/ Volume Adj Emergency Key - This key or some other option key can be programmed as an Emergency key to alert a dispatcher of an emergency condition. Refer to pages 18 and 28 for more information. This key can also be programmed for other functions.
GENERAL OPERATION Display enabled, indicates that the displayed channel is a priority channel. - Low battery indication (see page 9). Icon Area - Voice encryption is enabled (see page 10). - Standard or radio wide scanning is enabled (see page 13). Text Area - Repeater talk-around is enabled (see page 18). Figure 4 Graphical Display - Monitor mode is enabled by the Monitor option key or menu parameter (see page 16). The front panel display is shown above.
GENERAL OPERATION Power-Up Password selected and the Display Information option key or menu parameter is programmed, either the channel frequency or alias can be displayed (see page 18). The power-up password feature prevents unauthorized use of the transceiver by locking the keypad on power up until the proper password is entered. This feature is enabled or disabled by programming.
GENERAL OPERATION conditions. Enhanced features include roaming (SmartZone only), telephone, private, and emergency calls, Call Alert™, and messaging. Either analog or digital signaling may be used. Operating features unique to SMARTNET/SmartZone operation are described starting on page 23. To lock the keypad, simply press the Keypad Lock option key. Then to unlock the keypad again, press and hold this key until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second).
RADIO-WIDE FEATURES Each channel programmed for encryption has an encryption key associated with it. Up to 16 keys can be loaded into the radio, and the location from 0-15 refers to the “Hardware” location of the key. If more than one key is loaded, the Hardware Key Select option key may be programmed to select another key for a channel. A new key selection remains in affect until it is manually changed again.
RADIO-WIDE FEATURES Time-Out Timer If the transmitter is keyed for longer than the programmed time, the transmitter is disabled, a continuous tone sounds, and “TX TIMEOUT” is displayed. Five seconds before time-out occurs, a warning beep sounds to indicate that time-out is approaching. The timer and tone are reset by releasing the PTT switch. A different time may be programmed on each channel. The time-out timer disables the transmitter if it is keyed continuously for longer than the programmed time.
RADIO-WIDE FEATURES Home Zone Select the type of channel selected. Only one type can be enabled at a time. For example, if standard scanning is enabled and radio wide scanning is selected, standard scanning is automatically disabled. More information on these types of scanning follows. If the Home Zone option key or menu parameter is programmed, it can be used to quickly select the preprogrammed home zone.
RADIO-WIDE FEATURES Scan Resume Delay Scan Lists When a message is received or transmitted while scanning, there is a delay before scanning resumes. The delay after receiving a call prevents another message from being received before a response can be made. The delay after transmitting a call ensures that a response is heard instead of another message occurring on some other channel.
RADIO-WIDE FEATURES Selecting a Scan List 1. Make sure that both standard and radio wide scanning are off ( icon not displayed). Select a conventional or SMARTNET/SmartZone channel corresponding to the scan list being programmed. Conventional Operation - The scan list is user selectable if the Scan (List) Select option key or menu parameter is programmed. Otherwise, it is a fixed list.
CONVENTIONAL MODE FEATURES CONVENTIONAL MODE FEATURES Introduction Monitor Mode - There may be times when a busy condition is indicated even though no one is using the channel. Monitoring should then be performed by enabling the monitor mode described next. The Normal/Selective function may also be used on analog channels (see description on page 17). An overview of conventional operation is located on page 10.
CONVENTIONAL MODE FEATURES temporarily overridden with a code selected from this list. Tone (NAC) - If the detected Call Guard or NAC (Project 25) squelch coding is incorrect, the transmitter is disabled when the PTT switch is pressed. This code list is programmed with up to sixteen CTCSS and DCS codes for use on analog channels plus up to sixteen NAC codes for use on digital (Project 25) channels.
CONVENTIONAL MODE FEATURES displayed when receiving and the transmit frequency is displayed when transmitting. This feature is available on conventional channels only. does not key. When the penalty timer expires, a beep sounds and the transmitter can be keyed. Conversation Timer Emergency Mode A conversation timer can be programmed on conventional systems in addition to the time-out timer described on page 12.
CONVENTIONAL MODE FEATURES Changing the Priority Channel Project 25 (Digital) Mode Features If a priority channel is associated with the current scan list, it can be permanently changed using the Priority option key or menu parameter as follows. Viewing Individual ID Each transceiver which operates on Project 25 (digital) channels is assigned an eight-digit individual ID. When power is turned on with a Project 25 channel selected, the individual ID of your radio is briefly displayed. 1.
CONVENTIONAL MODE FEATURES • or the F2 key. If talk group selection has been disabled on the channel by programming, “NO LIST” is displayed, a tone sounds, and no change occurs. If the call timer times out (set by programming) or the channel is changed before a response is made, the unit call mode is exited. Keypad Programming Unit Calls NOTE: The Keypad programming feature is available to Federal Government users only.
CONVENTIONAL MODE FEATURES on the keypad programming parameters is located in the following sections. Zone Change Channel Change System Parameters Press the F2 key to select the “ZONE CHG” parameter and then scroll through the programmed zones by pressing the Up/Down switch. When the desired zone is displayed, select it by pressing the F2 key. Channel Parameters Channel Change Parameter Rx Freq Select Zone Select Channel Scan Hold Timer Tx Timer Penalty Timer Conver.
CONVENTIONAL MODE FEATURES procedure is similar to programming a RX FREQ just described. If an invalid code is entered, a beep sounds, “INVALID” is briefly displayed, and the code must be re-entered. CONV TIMER - Selects the conversation timer. Press the Up/Down switch to decrement/increment the timer in 30-second steps, or disable it by selecting 0 seconds. When the desired value is displayed, store it by pressing the F2 key. TX NAC - Selects the transmit NAC the same as RX NAC above.
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES Introduction made in the clear mode or the proper key must be programmed. An overview of the SMARTNET/SmartZone operating mode is located on page 10. The following information describes the features unique to the SMARTNET and SmartZone modes of operation. Refer to the “Radio-Wide Features” section starting on page 11 for information on features common to all operating modes.
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES Private (Unit-To-Unit) Calls Direct Entry Using DTMF Keypad General 1. Press and hold the Private Call option key until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second). The last ID called is displayed, and the private call mode is indicated by in the display. Private calls allow calls to be placed to a specific mobile unit. Either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Private Conversation II™ modes may be programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio system.
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES • Events that may then occur are as follows: If your transceiver does not have the proper encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made in the clear mode by pressing the Clear/Secure option key (if strapped to switchable). Otherwise, load the correct key. 4. When the call is finished or is not answered, end it by pressing the Private Call option key or the F1 (Exit) key. • The called party answers the call. • The called party does not answer.
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES • Direct Entry Using DTMF Keypad If the system is busy when a response is made, “BUSY” is displayed and the busy tone sounds. 1. Press and hold the Phone option key until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second). The alias of the last called telephone number is displayed if it is in the phone number list. Otherwise, the last eight digits of the last called telephone number are displayed. The interconnect call mode is indicated by in the display.
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES • Enhanced Private Conversation Mode If your transceiver does not have the proper encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made in the clear mode (use the Clear/ Secure option key or menu parameter). 4. When the telephone call is finished or if it could not be completed for some reason, end it by pressing the Phone option key or F1 (Exit) key.
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES • Messaging The messaging feature allows preprogrammed messages to be sent to a dispatcher. Up to 16 messages can be preprogrammed, and they are identified by an alias. If a Message option key or menu parameter is programmed, messages are sent as follows: Emergency Alarm and Call Introduction 1. Momentarily press the Message option key or select that menu parameter. The alias of the last message sent is displayed.
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES SMARTNET/SmartZone lists are also user programmable if the Scan Edit option key is programmed. In addition, nuisance channels can be temporarily deleted (see page 13). “EMERGNCY” is indicated in the display for 3 seconds. 2. To place the emergency call, manually press the PTT switch and begin speaking as with a standard call. All group calls which follow are then emergency calls (private, telephone, and call alert calls are not allowed).
SUPERVISORY TONES SmartZone Features Determining Current Site and Searching For New Site Introduction To display the relative signal level of the current site, press the Site Search option key or select that menu parameter. The display then alternately indicates the current site number as “SITE xx” and the signal level as “RSSI xx”. To exit the site search mode, press the Site Search option key again or the F1 (Exit) key.
SUPERVISORY TONES • • • Five Beeps An out-of-range condition exists (SMARTNET/ SmartZone only). A transmission is being attempted before the penalty timer has expired (page 17). Dynamic regrouping has been exited but the dynamic regrouping channel is still selected (page 29). • • • The paged mobile received the page and acknowledged it (page 27). The message that was sent has been received and acknowledged (page 28). The status condition that was sent has been received and acknowledged (page 28).
INDEX INDEX A H Accessory Connector 8 Alert Tone 14 Antenna Connector 8 Home Zone Select 14 B Backlight 10 Battery 8 Busy Indicator 17 Busy Override 31 C Call Alert (Paging) 28 Call Guard Squelch 18 Channel Display 10 Channel Select 10 Channel Switch 8 Conventional Mode 11 Conversation Timer 19 CTCSS 18 I Indicator Encryption 9, 11 Low Battery 9 Monitor Mode 9 Phone Call 9 Priority Channel 9, 19 Private or Unit Call 9 Scan 9 Scan List 9 Talk Around 9 User Edit Mode 9 Indicator, Top Panel 8 Individual
INDEX Selecting a Scan List 16 Site ID (SmartZone) 31 Site Locking/Unlocking 31 SMARTNET Mode 11 SmartZone Mode 11 Speaker 7 Squelch Code Select 18 Squelch, Setting 11 Standard Calls (Conventional) 20 Standard Calls (SMARTNET/ SmartZone) 24 Status Messages (SMARTNET) 29 Supervisory Tones 31 T V Telephone Calls (SMARTNET) 27 Time-Out Timer 13 Tone Select 14 Tones 31 Transmit Disable On Busy 17 Transmitting, Scan Mode 15, 19 Voice Encryption 11 Volume, Setting 9 W Warranty 3 Z U Unit Calls (P25) 21 Un
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