Rhein Tech Laboratories 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com Appendix J: Client: M/A COM, Inc. Model: P5300 900 MHz Portable Radio ID’s: OWDTR-0047-E/3636B-0047 Standards: Part 90/RSS-119 Report #: 2007144 User Manual Please refer to the following pages.
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE - May/07 REASON FOR REVISION Initial release. M/A-COM Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and suggestions on how the document could be improved. Submit your comments and suggestions to: Wireless Systems Business Unit M/A-COM, Inc. Fax your comments to: 1-434-455-6851 Technical Publications or 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway e-mail us at: techpubs@tycoelectronics.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS..................................................................................................................10 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................................................................11 2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES .................................................................................................11 2.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY...........................
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 4 Page 8.6.2 Talk Groups ...................................................................................................................38 OPENSKY DISPLAY OVERVIEW..........................................................................................38 8.7.1 Display’s Top Line .............................................................................
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.27 9 Page GPS COORDINATES................................................................................................................55 EDACS OPERATION..........................................................................................................................58 9.1 TURNING ON THE RADIO .....................................................................................................58 9.2 CONTROLS ............................................
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 Page 9.24.1 Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call......................................................................78 9.24.2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call .........................................................................79 9.24.3 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency: Overdial/Conventional Mode .........................................79 PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES .......................................................................
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 11 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................104 12 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................105 FIGURES Figure 4-1: Removing the Battery Pack......................................................................................................... 17 Figure 4-2: Attaching the Battery Pack....
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Table 8-6: Scan Modes .................................................................................................................................. 46 Table 8-7: Status of Selective Alert Messages............................................................................................... 49 Table 8-8: Emergency Calls vs. Emergency Alerts .......................................................................................
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warning elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. M/A-COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these standards.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION The M/A-COM P5300 portable radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it 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.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 recipients of your transmission, M/A-COM recommends you hold the microphone at least 5 cm (2 inches) from mouth, and slightly off to one side. Table 2-1: RF Exposure Compliance Testing Distances TESTED DISTANCES (worst case scenario) RADIO FREQUENCY Body Face 896-902MHz 2.8 cm 2.5 cm 935-941 MHz 2.5 cm 1.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 3 OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low lying areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit. Mountains can also reduce the range of the unit. In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement may be obtained by ensuring that the antenna is vertical.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 3.1.3 3.1.4 Aircraft • Always turn off a portable radio before boarding any aircraft! • Use it on the ground only with crew permission. • DO NOT use while in-flight!! Electric Blasting Caps To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use two-way radios within 1000 feet of blasting operations. Always obey the "Turn Off Two-Way Radios" signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA Standard: 1926.900) 3.1.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 4 BATTERIES The P5300 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Please follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of battery. If the battery is ruptured or is leaking electrolyte that results in skin or eye contact with the electrolyte, immediately flush the affected area with water.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 4.2 CHARGING BATTERY PACKS Battery chargers are available from M/A-COM with nominal charge times of one hour. Combinations include single and multi-position, rapid charge units. M/A-COM chargers are rapid chargers specifically designed for charging nickel-based and lithium ion battery packs. The chargers are chemistry-specific for the battery packs and automatically adjust the charging rates accordingly. Refer to the appropriate charger manual for specific operating instructions.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 4.4 CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK 4.4.1 Removing the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. CAUTION Although the P5300 has been designed to tolerate changing the battery pack without turning power off, M/A-COM, Inc. recommends turning the radio off before changing battery packs to ensure safety and best operation. 1. Press or pull both latches on either side of the battery pack toward the bottom of the radio simultaneously. 2.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 4.4.2 Attaching the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. 1. Align the tabs at each side on the bottom of the battery pack with the slots at the bottom of the battery cavity . 2. Push the top of the battery pack down until the latches click to attach the battery to the radio. 3. Tug gently to verify that the latches are secure and the battery pack is properly attached to the radio. Figure 4-2: Attaching the Battery Pack 4.
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 5 INTRODUCTION The P5300 series portable radio is available in two models: the P5350 Scan model with a limited 6-button front-mounted keypad and the P5370 System model with a 15-button DTMF front-mounted keypad. The 900 MHz P5300 portable radio delivers end-to-end encrypted digital voice and IP data communications.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Table 6-1 lists the Options and Accessories tested for use with the P5300 series portable radios. Refer to the maintenance manual or to M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of options and accessories, including those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure. Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc).
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 7 USER INTERFACE This section describes the primary user interface; the buttons, knob controls, indicators, and display.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 7.1 CONTROLS 7.1.1 Buttons and Knobs The P5300 portable radios feature two rotary control knobs, an emergency button, and a dual-position A/B switch located on the top of the radio (Figure 7-2). The Push-To-Talk (PTT) button and two option buttons are located on the side (Figure 7-3). Figure 7-2: Top View Figure 7-3: Side View The functions of the button and knob controls vary depending on the mode of operation.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME KNOB Applies power to the radio and adjusts audio volume. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio. A single alert tone (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is operational. Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level. Minimum volume levels may be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls due to a low volume setting. While adjusting the volume the display will momentarily indicate the volume level (i.e.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 7.1.2 Keypad The front mounted keypad of the P5350 “Scan” model has six buttons and P75370 “System” model has 15 buttons. Refer to Figure 7-4: P5350 “Scan” Radio Front Panel and Figure 7-5: P5370 “System” Model Front Panel, respectively. Figure 7-4: P5350 “Scan” Radio Front Panel Figure 7-5: P5370 “System” Model Front Panel Alpha-numeric character entry is the function of most of the P5300 keypad keys in the OpenSky mode of operation.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 KEY FUNCTION These keys function much as a typical DTMF telephone pad 0-9, *, and # keys; and are used to place telephone interconnect and individual (unit-to-unit) calls. They can also be used to enter passwords for logging into the OpenSky network, if not pre-configured for automatic registration at power-up. (P5370 Only) (P5370 Only) (P5370 Only) 7.1.3 Initiates OpenSky functions (log in, log out, selective call, telephone interconnect call, etc.).
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Table 7-2: Status Icons Descriptions OPENSKY STATUS ICONS st Steady – Battery charge indicator. Appears in the 1 position in OpenSky mode, otherwise th 12 position. Flashing – Low battery indicator. Steady – Stealth mode is enabled, all tones and the display backlight are disabled, voice is still nd heard. Appears in the 2 position in OpenSky mode. th Steady – Indicates Selective Call mode. Appears in the 8 position in OpenSky mode.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Figure 7-7: Full Cycle Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicators illustrate approximate level only, based on battery voltage. Refer to Figure 8-1.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Figure 7-8: Tri-Color LED 7.1.4 Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 8-2). In OpenSky mode only two radio states are reflected by the LED and the status they represent are: 7.2 Green: Receiving Red: Transmitting Orange: If the LED is flashing rapidly, the radio is receiving an emergency call.
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8 OPENSKY OPERATION Once an OpenSky system has been selected from the available systems on your P5300 series portable radio, the characteristics described in the following sections will govern operation. 8.1 CONTROLS The P5300 portable radio features two rotary control knobs, an emergency button, and a dual-position A/B switch located on the top of the radio. Refer to Figure 7-2: Top View.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Table 8-1: Keypad Functions KEY FUNCTION Primary function: Acts much as an “enter” button to activate a selection. Secondary function: While in the “dwell display,” press repeatedly to scroll through and view status display (on 2nd line) for current profile, caller, received talk group, and channel. Scrolls thru available menu items (see Table 8-4). (P5350 only) (P5350 only) (P5350 only) Currently undefined. Currently undefined. Currently undefined.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.2 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display (see Table 8-2). Table 8-2: Status Icons Descriptions st Steady – Battery charge indicator. Appears in the 1 position in OpenSky mode. Flashing – Low battery indicator. Steady – Stealth mode is enabled, all tones and the display backlight are disabled, voice is still nd heard.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.3 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 8-2: Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 8-2). In OpenSky mode only two radio states are reflected by the LED and the status they represent are: 8.4 Green: Receiving Red: Transmitting Orange: If the LED is flashing rapidly, the radio is receiving an emergency call.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 The User ID may be remembered from the previous log-in. (Refer to Section 8.5 for further details regarding log-off commands.) The password will be established before the radio is put into operation. Contact the local OpenSky network administrator for more information. If necessary, contact radio system administration personnel for log-in assistance and/or radio-specific log-in instructions. 8.5 LOG OFF THE NETWORK The *0## command de-registers the radio.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 TG a TG d TG a TG b TG e TG d TG c TG f TG g TG x TG h TG y TG i TG z TG = Talk Group Figure 8-3: Personality Structure Example 8.6.2 Talk Groups A talk group represents a set of users that regularly need to communicate with one another. There can be any number of authorized users assigned to a talk group. Talk groups are established and organized by the OpenSky network administrator.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.8 ALERT TONES The P5300 radio also provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 8-3). Table 8-3: Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Queued one low tone/two high tones Call queued for processing Call Denied three short Radio is out of coverage area or requested talk group is active.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.9 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE Table 8-4 illustrates the basic P5300 OpenSky menu structure. Menu items will vary depending upon system programming, radio hardware, and optional configurations. All menus except the dwell display menu can be turned off by network administration personnel. Menu Name Table 8-4: Basic P5300 OpenSky Menu Structure Radio Displays Usage Notes (first and second lines) To/From Dwell Display Engineering Display (Menu may not be available per programming.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Menu Name Radio Displays Usage Notes (first and second lines) See Previous Page Selected Channel selected channel (Menu may not be available per radio programming) “ChannelMenu” Displays the current channel. Press display. to return to dwell (e.g. Normal, No Scan, Fixed) current scan mode “ScnModeMenu” Talk group Lock Out talk group “<” “LockOutMenu” Priority 2 Talk group current priority talk group “Priority2” or to choose Priority 2 talk group.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.10 KEYPAD FUNCTION COMMANDS (P5370 ONLY) To perform a command from the keypad, use the keypad commands in Table 8-5. Table 8-5: Keypad Function Commands *0 *1 *4 *7 *8 *9 *32 *33 *61 *62 *60 8.11 Log-off command: *0## (logs the user off the system). See Section 8.5 for additional information. Key presses: Log-in command: *1 # ## (required for encryption). See Section 8.2 for additional information.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.14 STEALTH MODE For some users, it is important to be able to turn off the radio’s display lights and side tones, but not the radio traffic. For example, in covert operations, lights and sounds could inadvertently expose an otherwise unobservable radio user. For this purpose, the radio has a Stealth feature that disables the radio display light, indicator light and audible side tones.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 2. Press or to select the desired operating mode. 3. Press and use 4. Press again to make selection and return to the dwell display 8.17 or to select Y or N. RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING VOICE CALLS As soon as the radio completes the initialization sequence and registers on the OpenSky network, the user will begin to hear calls from the talk groups in the active profile, if available. 8.17.1 Receiving a Voice Call No action is required on the part of the user.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 talk groups in the active profile can be temporarily disabled from being scanned. Calls are not received on locked-out talk groups. Lock out settings are not retained between profile changes or when the radio is power cycled. If the Scan Mode is “Fixed,” P1 and P2 groups CANNOT be locked out. See Section 8.20 for more information. The default emergency and emergency-capable talk groups can be locked out if they are NOT in an emergency state.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Table 8-6: Scan Modes SCAN MODE No Scan EXPLANATION Eliminates distractions. Full communications (listen and talk) with the active talk group. No calls received from other talk groups. This is the default setting. The user can scan all talk groups in the active profile that are not locked out as long as there is demand on the site. Priority (P1 and P2) groups are user selectable. Normal Receive calls from more than one talk group, if available from the current site.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.20.3 Scanning Priority The following lists the scanning priority order (from highest to lowest): • Selected talk group in emergency state. • Default emergency group in emergency state. • Selected talk group. • Emergency capable group in emergency state • Priority 1 talk group. • Priority 2 talk group. • Other (non-priority). 8.20.3.1 Changing Scan Priority 1.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.21.1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call (P5370 Only) 1. Enter *8, the User ID number of the user being called, and the # key (no dashes or spaces). Note that this feature must be enabled by the administrator. *8# A shortened User ID number can be dialed using the following guidelines: • If the radio being called is in the same region and agency – enter only the last four digits.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 3. “CONNECT” will appear in the display, followed by “Lim 10 Min.” “SEL CALL” and the alias of the caller appear in the display once the call is established. 8.21.4 Rejecting a Selective Call When a Selective Call is being received (the radio is ringing), you can reject the call by pressing either of the or buttons, the button, or by turning the Voice Group Selector Control knob. The call will be rejected and “Reject” appears on the callers display. 8.21.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.22.2.1 Selecting a Destination Using the Keypad (P5370 Only) 1. Using the keypad, enter *7, the keys. At the “AlertDst” prompt, enter the full User ID of the unit to send the message. A shortened User ID number can be dialed using the following guidelines: • If the radio being called is in the same region and agency – enter only the last four digits. • If the radio being called is in the same region, but a different agency – enter the last seven digits.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Received messages cannot be saved. 8.23 MAKING INTERCONNECT CALLS (P5370 ONLY) 1. Using the keypad, enter *9, followed by the telephone number being called, and the # key (no dashes or spaces). *9# Wait a couple of seconds and press and release the PTT button to initiate the call. An initial ring tone will sound to indicate signal call initiation. Once the gateway picks up the call, the ring tone will change.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.24.1 Declaring an Emergency Call or Alert 1. Press the red emergency button on the radio to enter emergency mode. The emergency behavior for the selected profile is configured by the network administrator. This determines whether pressing the Emergency button sends an Emergency Call or just an Emergency Alert. An Emergency Alert is always part of and sent with an Emergency Call.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.24.4 Clearing an Emergency Call or Alert 1. When the emergency ends, press and hold the red emergency button for three to five seconds to clear the emergency alert and call while on the active emergency talk group. The remove tone sounds when the emergency is cancelled. 2. The radio returns to your default selected talk group. The “EMERGENCY” display is removed from the main screen. An Emergency Alert can only be cleared by the dispatcher or the initiator.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.25.2 Manual Encryption (P5370 Only) Two or more users can manually encrypt a call, if enabled, without an established encrypted talk group. A pre-determined “key or code” is required. Note that while a user is engaged in an encrypted call, users within the talk group that are not encrypted can still make standard voice calls on that talk group. The encrypted user can hear the standard unencrypted calls, but cannot respond while still manually encrypted.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 8.27 GPS COORDINATES The radio’s current latitude and longitude coordinates may be displayed using the “GPS” menu. The following procedure assumes a GPS antenna is connected to the radio and it is receiving adequate signals from GPS satellites. or until the “GPS” menu appears in the display. Current GPS coordinate latitude and 1. Press longitude data continuously scrolls in the top line of the display in a degrees:minutes:seconds format. 2. Press or to change to another menu.
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9 9.1 EDACS OPERATION TURNING ON THE RADIO 1. Power ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. Refer to Figure 7-2 for location of the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME KNOB. 2. The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group (depending on programming). 3. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. 4.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 EMERGENCY/ HOME BUTTON Automatically selects the pre-programmed Group/System by pressing and holding for a programmed duration. It can also be used to declare an emergency by pressing and holding for a programmed duration. The button must be preprogrammed for either operation, but not both. PTT BUTTON Push-To-Talk must be pressed before voice transmission begins. In trunked mode the radio’s ID is transmitted upon depression of the PTT button. (Refer to Figure 7-3.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Figure 9-2: P5370 “System” Radio Front Panel KEY FUNCTION Primary Function: Accesses the pre-stored menu. Secondary Function: Activates a selected item within the menu. This is similar to an “Enter” key. Primary Function: Allows the user to scroll through available systems, groups, or channels, depending on personality programming. Secondary Function: Changes the selection for an item within a list. Primary Function: Refer to the separate key definitions within this table.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.3 DISPLAY The radio Display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 9-3). Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names. Line 1 also displays radio status messages. The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons. All three lines are used to display menu options when in the menu mode. If programmed, the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up or when radio controls are operated.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.4 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display (see Table 9-2). Table 9-2: Display Descriptions nd Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving. Appears in the 2 position of the display. Flashing – call queued th Steady – special call mode (individual or telephone). Appears in the 11 position of the display.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.5 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 9-5: Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 9-5). The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are defined below. 9.6 Green: Receiving Red: Unencrypted transmission Orange: Encrypted transmission STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation, various radio Status Messages can be displayed. The messages are described below.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION able to transmit. The radio will still receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond the point of operation at which time the radio automatically shuts down. RXEMER Receive Emergency Indicates an emergency call is being received. This message will be flashing on line two. TXEMER Transmit Emergency Indicates an emergency call has been transmitted on this radio. This message will be flashing on line two.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.8 ALERT TONES The P5300 radio provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 9-3). Table 9-3: Alert Tones 9.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, direct access to systems will not be available. Pressing or will scroll through different sets of 16 systems each (banks) if more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio. The systems within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1. Example: System: 1 = North 2 = South 3 = East 4 = West 9.10 Group: 1 = Group 1 2 = Group 2 3 = Group 3 4 = Group 4 1.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.11.2 1. Press P5350 Model to toggle scan OFF and verify is not displayed. 2. Select group or channel. 9.12 3. Press once to remove group or channel from the list. 4. Press once to add as a normal group or channel. 5. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group. 6. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group. 7. Press to re-start scanning. NUISANCE DELETE (P5370 MODEL) A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 5. Release PTT when the transmission is complete. 9.16 LOCKING/UNLOCKING KEYPAD 1. Press button. 2. Within 1 second, press the 9.17 button on the side of the radio. HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming. Within conventional systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis. Within EDACS trunking systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per system basis.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 5. Once the desired setting is reached press level. to store the value and return the menu option selection or For menu items that display radio information, pressing informational displays. The possible menu items are in Table 9-4. 9.18.1 will scroll through a list of Menu Item Selection Process An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is shown in Figure 9-7 for the backlight menu item. 1. Press . The menu mode is entered. 2.
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Table 9-5: Information Display 9.19 PRS - NAME XXXXXXXX Personality Name EEPR SIZ EEPROM Size RAM SIZ RAM Size FLSH SIZ Flash Size RF BAND Frequency Band HSD RATE Data Transfer Rate PRS VER Software Version DSP_ _RAM DSP Software Version FLSH - VER FLASH Software r - released, 01A - revision state M/A-COM (C) – 2007 Copyright DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have two (2) different voice modes: clear (analog) and digital.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.19.2.1 Scanned Group Calls Receiving a Scanned Group Call is the same as receiving a selected group call. During the scan hang time, if the radio was programmed for autoselect, it will transmit back in the same mode it received the call. For example, if a clear group is entered in the scan list, it will only receive clear calls.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 4. Press the key a second time to set the group to Priority 2. A is displayed on line three. 5. Press a third time to set the group to Priority 1. A is displayed on line three. The priority level section sequence only advances the group to the next high priority level and stops at priority level 1. To select a lower priority level, the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 To quickly view multiple group scan status, press either or the key. Then slowly but consistently rotate the group knob. Each group status will appear on the display. 9.20.3 Deleting Groups from a Scan List P5350 Model Radio 1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system group scan list. 2. Press . The current status of the group is displayed for a time-out period. 3. While the current status is displayed, press .
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.21.1 Wide Area System Scanning The P5300 series radio can be programmed for Wide Area System Scan operation for roaming across mobile systems. Upon the loss of the currently selected system's control channel, radios can be programmed to automatically scan the control channels of other systems. If a new control channel is found, the radio will switch to the new system and sound an alert tone. 9.21.2 Priority System Scan The radio can also be programmed for Priority System Scan.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.22.1 Receiving an Emergency Call When receiving an Emergency Call on the selected group and system, an alert beep is heard and is displayed. The message *RXEMER* flashes in the display on line two until the emergency condition is cleared. 9.22.2 Declaring an Emergency Call Perform the following steps to send an emergency call to a selected system and group (or on an optionally pre-programmed group). 1.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Figure 9-9: Calls Received Lists To access the Calls Received List, press the key twice. Use the or buttons to scroll through the list. Pressing the key will display the time elapsed since the call was received. After pressing the display will appear similar to Figure 9-10. Figure 9-10: WHC Individual Call Display Pressing the PTT will initiate an individual call to the displayed logical ID. Powering the radio OFF and ON will clear this list. 9.23.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 3. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit turns ON, turns OFF and the channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual's name or LID. The message *INDV* displays on line two. 9.23.2.2 Direct Dial Individual Calls (P5370 Model Only) 1. The following procedure describes how to initiate and complete a Direct Dial Individual Call. 2.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.24.2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call 9.24.2.1 Pre-Stored Number Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call. key. Use the or key. Use the P5350 Model: To select a previously stored phone number, press the buttons to select the menu option PHN CALL. Press the key again then use the buttons to scroll through the list of pre-stored numbers. or or 1.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Overdial operation can also be used to initiate a telephone interconnect call via DTMF signaling if a dial tone has already been accessed on the system. This method makes a telephone interconnect call while operating in the conventional mode but will also function in trunked mode if a dial tone is directly accessible. Telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing can be stored in the phone list when programming the radio.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 METHOD 2: (P5370 model radios only) button. 1. Enter the overdial selection mode by pressing the 2. Press and hold the PTT button while entering the overdial number sequence from the keypad. This method sends DTMF tones during individual, telephone interconnect, trunked group, or conventional channel calls. Press the PTT to send the overdial sequence once.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 9.26.1 Status Operation P5370 Model Radio One of two methods can be used to transmit a status condition. METHOD 1: key, then use the or buttons to scroll to the pre-programmed 1. Press the status condition. STATUS and 0 through 9 pre-programmed status selections are available from the menu. 2. If STATUS is selected, you need to enter the number of the status condition you intend to transmit.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 not be activated in a radio until the system manager sends an activation message. Each radio that receives and acknowledges the regrouping instructions is successfully regrouped. Pressing and holding the button for 2.5 seconds toggles the user into and out of the dynamic regroup groupset. A double beep will sound for entry or exit. The display will indicate REGRP_0x where "x" is a digit of 1 to 8 indicating the group (when dynamic regroup has been enabled by the user).
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 DATA ON 9.29.2 Appears for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state. DATA OFF Operation The radio can be placed in the data disabled state by any of the following methods. When the data state is disabled, DATA OFF appears on the top line of the display. • Declaring an emergency (not to be used unless an actual emergency condition exists). Alert tone will sound.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 • Receive an Agency, Fleet, or System All Call. • Press 9.29.6 (P5350 model) or (P5370 model) to toggle Scan ON or OFF. Data Lockout Mode During the voice call scan hang time (pre-programmed) the radio will not receive data calls.
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 10 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION The radio functions in the conventional mode when using conventional communications channels (nontrunked). 10.1 CONTROLS The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the radio. Push-To-Talk and option buttons are mounted on the side. The front mounted keypad has six buttons on the P5350 Scan model and 15 buttons on the P5370 System model. 10.1.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 10.1.2 Keypad (P5350 “Scan” and P5370 “System” Models Only) The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in the following subsections. Figure 10-1: P5350 “Scan” Radio Front Panel KEY FUNCTION Primary Function: Allows the user to scroll through available systems, groups, or channels, depending on personality programming.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Figure 10-2: P5370 “System” Radio Front Panel KEY FUNCTION Primary Function: Allows the user to scroll through available systems, groups, or channels, depending on personality programming. Secondary Function: Changes the selection for an item within a list. Primary Function: Accesses the pre-stored menu. Secondary Function: Activates a selected item within a list. This is similar to an “Enter” key. Primary Function: Refer to the separate key definitions within this table.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 10.2 DISPLAY The radio display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 10-3). Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names. Line 1 also displays radio status messages. The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons. All three lines are used to display menu options when in the menu mode. If programmed, the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up or when radio controls are operated.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Steady (rotates clockwise) – scan mode enabled. Appears in the 9th position of the display. If icon is not visible – scan is disabled Steady – Channel Guard enabled. Appears in the 4th position of the display. If icon is not visible – Channel Guard is disabled Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as a ProVoice or Aegis channel. Appears in the 7th position of the display.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 10.4 STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation, various radio Status Messages can be displayed. The messages are described below. MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION TALKARND Talkaround Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talkaround mode (no repeater). LOW BATT Low Battery Battery voltage has dropped to the point to where the radio is no longer able to transmit.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 3. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. 4. Select the desired system and group. The display indicates the current system and group names. 5. The radio is now ready to transmit and receive calls. 10.7 SYSTEM SELECTION METHOD 1: From the control knob: If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION control knob, select a system by turning the knob to the desired system number position (1-16).
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 METHOD 3: 10.9 (P5370 model radios only) Direct Access: Press to enter the group select mode. Press the numeric key mapped to the desired group. Press . The radio will move to the selected group. MODIFY SCAN LIST 10.9.1 1. Press P5370 Model to toggle scan OFF and verify is not displayed. 2. Select group or channel. 3. Press once to remove group or channel from list. 4. Press once to add as a normal group or channel. 5. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group. 6.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 10.12 10.13 CONTRAST ADJUST 1. Press to access the menu. 2. Press or 3. Press to select Contrast menu. 4. Press or 5. Press to select new contrast setting. to scroll through menu until “CONTRAST” appears. to adjust contrast setting from 1 - 4. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 1. Press and hold the red Emergency/Home button (the length of time is programmable; check with the system administrator). 2. *TXEMER* will flash in the display, plus transmit icon and will be displayed.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 10.16 MENU The Menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad. The order and actual menu items available is configurable through programming. At radio power up, the menu item that is at the top of the menu list will always be displayed first. Subsequent access to the menu function will return the last menu item that was shown in the display and cursor position. 1. To enter the menu mode, press the key. 2.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Figure 10-8: Backlight Menu Display 4. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using 5. Once the desired setting is reached press level. or . to store the value and return the menu option selection or will scroll through a list of For menu items that display radio information, pressing informational displays. An example of information displays is shown in Table 10-4. The TX POWER menu item, when selected, toggles LOW/HIGH power.
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 Table 10-4: Information Display 10.17 PRS - NAME XXXXXXXX Personality Name EEPR SIZ EEPROM Size RAM SIZ RAM Size FLSH SIZ Flash Size RF BAND Frequency Band HSD RATE Data Transfer Rate PRS VER Software Version DSP_ _RAM DSP Software Version FLSH - VER FLASH Software r - released, 01A - revision state M/A-COM (C) – 2007 Copyright DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have two (2) different voice modes: clear (analog) and digital.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 call. For example, if a clear group is entered in the scan list, it will only receive clear calls. If the same group was available in digital and entered in the scan list, it can receive clear and digital calls, provided autoselect was programmed in the radio. The user can choose to transmit on the scanned or selected group. If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes (clear and digital), only the first occurrence of the group will be used.
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MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 11 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades and product support. TAC is the point of contact when answers are needed to technical questions. Product specialists, with detailed knowledge of product operation, maintenance and repair provide technical support via a toll-free (in North American) telephone number. Support is also available through mail, fax and e-mail.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 12 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Use Table 12-1 as a troubleshooting guide if the radio is not functioning properly. If additional assistance is required, contact a qualified service technician or call M/A-COM at 1-800-528-7711. Table 12-1: Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Radio will not turn on Low battery charge Change the battery pack to a fully charged pack. No Audio Speaker volume is muted. Increase the volume level.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 BATTERY WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. B.
MM-008212-001, Rev. p2 WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to all non-M/A-COM Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply.
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