Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com Appendix M: Client: Harris Corporation Model: P5500 VHF IDs: OWDTR-0067-E/3636B-0067 Standards: FCC Part 90/80/IC RSS-119 Report #: 2011135 Manual Please refer to the following pages.
Operator’s Manual 14221-1400-2000 Sep/11 P5500 Series Portable Radio
14221-1400-2000 REV DATE - Sep/11 REASON FOR REVISION Initial release. Harris Corporation, Public Safety and Professional Communications (PSPC) Business continually evaluates its technical publications for completeness, technical accuracy, and organization. You can assist in this process by submitting your comments and suggestions to the following: Harris Corporation fax your comments to: 1-434-455-6851 PSPC Business or Technical Publications e-mail us at: PSPC_TechPubs@harris.
14221-1400-2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. SAFETY CONVENTIONS.................................................................................................................................... 8 2. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 9 2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES .................................................................................................................. 9 2.
14221-1400-2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 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 8.27 8.28 8.29 8.30 8.31 4 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE...................................................................................................................31 ERROR MESSAGES ................................................................................................................................33 KEYPAD FUNCTION COMMANDS (P5570 ONLY) ...................
14221-1400-2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 8.32 8.33 9. 8.31.1 Send RTT Message via the Keypad (System Model Radios Only) ............................................ 51 8.31.2 Send RTT Message via the Menu ............................................................................................... 51 GPS COORDINATES .............................................................................................................................. 51 V-TAC OPERATION ..............................................
14221-1400-2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.21.2 Declaring an Emergency Call......................................................................................................76 INDIVIDUAL CALLS (EDACS AND P25 MODES)..............................................................................77 9.22.1 Receiving and Responding to an Individual Call ........................................................................77 9.22.2 Sending an Individual Call .......
14221-1400-2000 Figure 9-4: P5570 “System” Model Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 60 Figure 9-5: Radio Display .............................................................................................................................................. 61 Figure 9-6: Full Cycle Battery Charge Indicator ............................................................................................................
14221-1400-2000 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. Harris Corporation assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these standards.
14221-1400-2000 2. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING The Harris P5500 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.
14221-1400-2000 • As noted in Table 2-1, ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna AT LEAST 1.1 cm (0.43 inches) from the body and at least 2.5 cm (1.0 inch) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. However, to provide the best sound quality to the recipients of your transmission, Harris Corporation recommends you hold the microphone at least 5 cm (2 inches) from mouth, and slightly off to one side.
14221-1400-2000 2.3.2 Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
14221-1400-2000 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.
221-1400-2000 3.1.3 Aircraft WARNING 3.1.4 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 WARNING 3.1.5 • • • 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.
14221-1400-2000 4. BATTERIES The P5500 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), LithiumIon (Li-Ion), or Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) batteries. Please follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of battery. 4.1 WARNING Do not disassemble or modify Lithium battery packs. The Lithium battery packs are equipped with built-in safety and protection features.
14221-1400-2000 • Discontinue use if the charger is overheating. • Only charge Harris battery packs using a charger approved for use by Harris Corporation. • Do not leave batteries in the charger indefinitely. For best results leave the battery in the charger for two to six hours after the Green Ready LED comes on. Then place the battery pack into service and fully discharge (as indicated by the radio low battery warning) before re-charging.
14221-1400-2000 Figure 4-1: Removing the Battery Pack 16
14221-1400-2000 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.
14221-1400-2000 5. INTRODUCTION The P5500 series portable radio is available in two models: the P5550 Scan model with a limited 6-button front-mounted keypad and the P5570 System model with a 15-button DTMF front-mounted keypad. Figure 5-1: P5550 Scan and P5570 System Models The P5500 portable radio delivers end-to-end encrypted digital voice and IP data communications.
14221-1400-2000 roaming for wide area applications. High quality voice coding and robust audio components assure speech clarity. In the trunked modes, the user selects a communications “operating” system (i.e., EDACS, OpenSky, ProVoice, or P25) and group. While communicating in a trunked mode, channel selection is transparent to the user and is controlled via digital communication with the system controller (e.g., a CSD in an EDACS system).
14221-1400-2000 6. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Table 6-1 lists the Options and Accessories tested for use with the P5500 series portable radios. Refer to the maintenance manual or to Harris Corporation’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. WARNING Always use Harris authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc).
14221-1400-2000 DESCRIPTION 2-Wire Kit, Palm Mic, Black 2-Wire Kit, Palm Mic, Beige 3-Wire Kit, Mini-Lapel Mic, Black 3-Wire Kit, Mini-Lapel Mic, Beige Explorer Headset with PTT Lightweight Headset Single Speaker with PTT PART NUMBER EA-009580-003 EA-009580-004 EA-009580-005 EA-009580-006 EA-009580-007 EA-009580-008 Breeze Headset with PTT Headset, Heavy Duty, N/C Behind-the-Head, with PTT Ranger Headset with PTT Skull Mic with Body PTT and Earcup Headset, Heavy Duty, N/C Over-the-Head, with PTT Throat Mi
14221-1400-2000 7. CHANGE OPERATING MODE 7.1 CHANGE FROM OTP MODE To change from OTP operating mode to EDACS/P25/Conventional (ECP): 1. Use 2. Use or or 3. Press the to cycle through the menu until “App Mode” is displayed. to choose an available mode. Press and or to confirm (Y/N). button to confirm. Or With a system model radio, press 1# to transition to ECP. 7.2 CHANGE TO OTP MODE 1. Use or to scroll through available systems until OpenSky is displayed and wait. 2.
14221-1400-2000 8. OPENSKY OPERATION OpenSky is only available in the 800 MHz model of the P5500 series portable radios. NOTE Once an OpenSky system has been selected from the available systems on your P5500 series portable radio, the characteristics described in the following sections will govern operation. 8.1 CONTROLS The P5500 portable radio features two rotary control knobs, an emergency button, and a dual-position A/B switch, all located on the top of the radio. Refer to Figure 8-1.
14221-1400-2000 8.1.1 Buttons, Knobs, and Switch The functions of the buttons, knob controls, and dual position A/B Switch vary depending on the mode of operation. Their functions while in the OpenSky mode of operation are discussed in the following paragraphs. Table 8-1: Buttons, Knobs, and Switch Functions POWER ON-OFF VOLUME KNOB The Power On-Off/Volume Knob is rotated to apply power to the radio and adjust audio volume up and down. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio.
14221-1400-2000 8.1.2 Keypad The front mounted keypad of the P5550 “Scan” model has six buttons and P5570 “System” model has 15 buttons. Refer to Figure 8-5 and Figure 8-6, respectively. Figure 8-3: P5550 “Scan” Model Front Panel Figure 8-4: P5570 “System” Model Front Panel In OTP mode, numeric entry is the primary function of the keys. Each key is described in Table 8-2. Table 8-2: Keypad Functions KEY FUNCTION Primary function: Acts much as an “enter” button to activate a selection.
14221-1400-2000 8.1.3 Display The P5500 display is made up of 3 lines. Lines 1 and 2 contain twelve alpha-numeric character blocks each. The 3rd line also contains twelve blocks, each used to display radio status icons. If programmed, the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up or when radio controls are operated. Specific display characteristics will be discussed in following sub-sections. Figure 8-5: Radio Display OpenSky Mode 8.1.
14221-1400-2000 Figure 8-6: Full Cycle Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator illustrates approximate charge only, based on battery voltage. Refer to Figure 8-6. 8.2 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 8-7: 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 8-7). In OpenSky mode the following radio states are reflected by the LED and the status they represent are: 8.
14221-1400-2000 • If the radio is configured for alpha-numeric passwords and the password has consecutive duplicate numbers (“MES33” for example), enter #, the key, between the consecutive duplicate numbers so the radio will not interpret the entry as a letter (“D” in this example). • If the radio is configured for numeric-only passwords, do not press the duplicated numbers. 5. Press the key between key twice. The User ID may be remembered from the previous log-in. (Refer to Section 8.
14221-1400-2000 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 8-8: Personality Structure Example 8.5.2 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.
14221-1400-2000 8.7 ALERT TONES The P5500 radio also provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 8-4). Table 8-4: Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Queued one low tone/two high tones Call is queued for processing. Call Denied three short beeps Radio is out of coverage area or requested talk group is active. Sounded when resources become available for a call request placed in the queue (if enabled) upon channel access.
14221-1400-2000 8.8 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE Table 8-5 illustrates the basic P5500 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. Table 8-5: Basic P5500 OpenSky Menu Structure MENU NAME RADIO DISPLAYS USAGE NOTES To/From Dwell Display Engineering Display bit-error rates and RSSI data Displays radio system connection data.
14221-1400-2000 MENU NAME RADIO DISPLAYS USAGE NOTES See Previous Page Selected Channel “ChannelMenu” Displays the current channel. Press Scan Mode “ScnModeMenu” Use Press Talk group Lock Out “LockOutMenu” Use or to choose a talk group for locking/unlocking. Press (locked out) and off. Priority 2 Talk group “Priority2” Use or to choose Priority 2 talk group. Press to return to dwell display. Priority 1 Talk group “Priority1” Use or to choose Priority 1 talk group.
14221-1400-2000 8.9 ERROR MESSAGES This section lists and describes the error messages that may be displayed by the radio during OpenSky operation. MESSAGE DESCRIPTION NOAUT01 Unspecified MDIS error. If condition persists in strong signal conditions, contact your system administrator. MDENIED Unspecified MDIS error. If condition persists in strong signal conditions, contact your system administrator. UNAUTH3 Unauthorized IP. The radio network ID has not been added to network.
14221-1400-2000 34 MESSAGE DESCRIPTION BAD VID Invalid voice user ID. Check User ID. If correct, contact your system administrator. HOM DWN The Home VNIC is down. Retry. If error continues, contact your system administrator. SRV BSY The serving VNIC is busy (congested). MAX USR The maximum number of users are already registered with the specified user ID. OpenSky allows one User ID to log onto the network using up to three different radios.
14221-1400-2000 8.10 KEYPAD FUNCTION COMMANDS (P5570 ONLY) To perform a command from the keypad, use the keypad commands in Table 8-6. Table 8-6: Keypad Function Commands COMMANDS FUNCTION *0 Log-off command: *0## (logs the user off the system). See Section 8.4 for additional information. *1 Log-in command: *1 # ## (required for encryption). See Section 8.1.3 for additional information. *2 Status Message: *2 <0...9> #.
14221-1400-2000 QUICK KEYS FUNCTION 4# Lights/Tones On/Off Pressing 4# turns the TX/RX LEDs, Backlight, and Side Tones On/Off. If any of the TX/RX LEDs, Backlight, and/or Side Tones are On, and this quick key sequence is used, then all of the TX/RX LEDs, Backlight, and Side Tones are turned Off. If the radio is in Stealth mode, this quick key is disabled since the user is not able to turn on the light/tones in stealth mode.
14221-1400-2000 8.16 ADJUSTING DISPLAY AND BUTTON BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS 1. Press the 2. Use or or buttons until Bright Menu is displayed. to brighten or dim the display and button backlighting. 8.17 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.
14221-1400-2000 If the radio is operating properly but side tones are not heard when the menu buttons are pressed, the side tones are probably turned off. To turn them back on, access the “Side Tone” menu and select a setting other than “off.” Use the following procedure set side tone level: 1. Press the or buttons to cycle through the menu until “Side Menu” is displayed. 2. Press or to change to the desired level (Off, Low, Medium, and High). To turn side tones off completely, use the “Off” setting. 8.
14221-1400-2000 NOTE A radio receiving a System All Call, Regency All Call, or an Agency All Call displays “All Call” instead of the alias. A radio not transmitting on a talk group in emergency status will drop all other calls to scan into an All Call. 8.20.2 Transmitting a Voice Call 1. Select the desired talk group. 2. Depress and hold the PTT button, wait a couple of seconds. If programmed by the administrator, a grant tone will be sounded. 3. Begin speaking into the microphone in a normal voice. 4.
14221-1400-2000 group, it will automatically be unlocked by the radio so the user can hear calls on the talk group. The radio may be configured so all talk groups are automatically locked out by default. In this case, they must be manually unlocked, if desired. 8.22.1 Lock Out a Talk Group 1. Use the display. or buttons to scroll through the menu choices until “LockOutMenu” appears in the 2.
14221-1400-2000 Table 8-8: Scan Modes SCAN MODE EXPLANATION No Scan Eliminates distractions. Full communications (listen and talk) with the active talk group. No calls received from other talk groups. 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 (Default) Receive calls from more than one talk group, if available from the current site.
14221-1400-2000 8.23.3.1 Changing Scan Priority 1. Press the or keys until “Priority1” or “Priority2” appears in the display (Priority1 group has higher priority than the Priorty2 group). 2. Press the or key to select and activate the selection. The radio automatically returns to the Dwell 3. Press the Display. • • NOTE button until the desired talk group is displayed. • Changing the priority of a listen group does not change your talk group.
14221-1400-2000 • If the radio being called is in another region or if the area is unknown – enter all ten digits. 2. Press the PTT (and release) to ring the other user. The ring tone is sounded. If the other user accepts the call, the called user’s alias will appear in initiating caller’s display. The two are now in a unit-to-unit call until one ends the call, the call is terminated due to an initiated emergency, or the maximum time limit of ten (10) minutes is reached.
14221-1400-2000 8.24.3 Accepting a Selective Call 1. The radio will ring (like a telephone), indicating you are receiving a Selective Call. 2. Press , , or buttons to accept the incoming Selective Call. 3. “CONNECT” appears in the display, followed by “Lim 10 Min.,” “SEL CALL,” and the alias of the caller, once the call is established. 8.24.
14221-1400-2000 STATUS MESSAGE DEFINITION Unreachable Alert destination cannot be reached. 8.25.2 Sending a Message The sending process has three steps. First select the destination radio’s User ID, then select the alert message, and finally send the message. Refer to the procedures in subsections 8.25.2.1 or 8.25.2.2 for instructions on selecting a destination for a Selective Alert Message. 8.25.2.1 Selecting a Destination Using the Keypad (P5570 Only) 1. Using the keypad, enter *7.
14221-1400-2000 2. The message includes the time, the User ID, and alias of the sender along with the message. 3. To view the next message, press the or button to go forward or backwards. 8.25.4 Deleting a Selective Alert Message 1. Display the message. 2. Press the key and or to select Y or N. 3. At the “Delete? Y” prompt, press the key. The message will be deleted. Received messages cannot be saved. NOTE 8.26 MAKING INTERCONNECT CALLS (P5570 ONLY) 1.
14221-1400-2000 EMERGENCY ALERT EMERGENCY CALL No emergency audio (voice) transmission (hot-mic) capability available (per programming by system administrator) In addition to the Emergency Alert signal, the microphone goes hot for a predetermined length of time to allow for emergency audio (voice) transmission. The radio declaring the emergency has channel access priority.
14221-1400-2000 2. Press the to toggle “<” on (dismiss) and off. This works in similar fashion to the lock out menu. The emergency dismiss timer is cleared when the emergency is cleared. NOTE 8.27.4 Clearing an Emergency Call or Alert Check with your system administrator to ensure that your radio is configured with the ability to clear an emergency. NOTE 1. To clear an emergency, press and hold . While holding both buttons when the “emergency cleared” tone sounds. , press the emergency button.
14221-1400-2000 8.28.1.1 Using Automatic Encryption 1. Locate the talk group that has been encrypted at the system administrator level. 2. “Pls Login” appears in the display (unless the keypad was used to log in). 3. Log in normally by entering your User ID and Password. If a user is engaged in a call on a talk group encrypted at the network administrator level, “Secure Call” will appear in the second line of the dwell display if the user is logged in to that talk group.
14221-1400-2000 8.29 DYNAMIC REGROUPING Dynamic regrouping requires that the network administrator determine which radio users should be formed into an impromptu talk group to respond to particular emergency conditions. The administrator will edit the personalities of the affected radios to include an emergency profile and then page the affected radios to re-register with the network to receive their edited personalities.
14221-1400-2000 8.31.1 Send RTT Message via the Keypad (System Model Radios Only) 1. Press *5 <0…9> # on the keypad. The key associated with the RTT message (0-9) is configured via programming. 2. This message is displayed on the first line of the display when the key is pressed until another key is pressed. • If no message has been configured, “No Message” is displayed. • If a message is not assigned to the key, “No Entry” is displayed for the keypad sequence. 3.
14221-1400-2000 The V-TAC supports three Extended Coverage modes: Extended Coverage for individual users (XCOV), Extended Coverage for a talk group (XCOV-TG), Profile Extended Coverage (XCOV-PROF). Typically, Extended Coverage is used after the vehicle’s operator has exited the vehicle with a portable radio unit and the portable unit requires this bridging functionality to access the OpenSky radio network.
14221-1400-2000 cannot find a network channel. The radio can also be manually connected to a V-TAC as indicated with the *61# and *62# commands, each determined by the system administrator in the radio configuration. 8.33.4.1 Manually Accessing the XCOV Mode P5570 Model Radios 1. Press *61# to manually access XCOV mode. 2. Press *60# to disconnect from XCOV mode. All P5500 Model Radios 1. Press 2. Press or or until the Client Mode menu appears. until XCOV is displayed. 3.
14221-1400-2000 3. Press to confirm mode selection. The radio reverts to the dwell display and the V-TAC icon is displayed. 8.33.6 Using XCOV-PROF Mode In XCOV-PROF mode, client attachment to a VTAC is based on profile rather than talk group. XCOV-PROF mode allows the transmission and receipt of voice calls on any talk group in the profile as opposed to only one talk group. XCOV-PROF allows emergencies on a non-selected talk group based on the emergency behaviors of the profile.
14221-1400-2000 4. The radio reverts to the dwell display. If accepted, you will be switched off the network, and be communicating locally through the V-TAC. Press *40# or use the Client Mode menu to return to normal operation (Network Mode). The personality and profile in use at the time the radio entered SOI mode is restored. SOI Mode, Manual Channel Entry (All P5500 Models) 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press or or until the Client Mode menu appears. until SOI is displayed. to confirm mode selection.
14221-1400-2000 Table 8-12: Band Definitions 56 RF BAND RF CHANNEL NUMBER 0 = SMR Band 0: 1-830 1 = AMPS Band 1: 1-600 2 = BORDER Band 2: 1-600 3 = 700 MHz Band 1 Band 3: 1-477 4 = 700 MHz Band 2 Band 4: 481-957 5 = 700 MHz Band 3 Band 5: 1-477 6 = 700 MHz Band 4 Band 6: 481-957 7 = 900 MHz Band 7: 1-399 8 = 800 MHz Rebanded Band 8: 1-830 9 = 400 MHz T band WB Band 9: 1-6718 (Independent Separation Between TX and RX) 10 = 400 MHz T band NB Band 10: 1-6718 (Independent Separation Bet
14221-1400-2000 9. EDACS, CONVENTIONAL, P25 (ECP) OPERATION 9.1 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. 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. Select the desired system and group.
14221-1400-2000 9.2.1 Buttons, Knobs, and Switch The functions of the buttons, knob controls, and dual position A/B Switch vary depending on the mode of operation. Their functions while in EDACS (ECP) mode are discussed in the following paragraphs. Refer to Figure 9-1 and Figure 9-2. Table 9-1: Buttons, Knobs, and Switch Functions Applies power to and adjusts the receiver’s volume. Rotating the control clockwise POWER ONOFF/VOLUME KNOB applies power to the radio.
14221-1400-2000 9.2.2 Keypad The front mounted keypad of the P5550 “Scan” model has six buttons and P5570 “System” model has 15 buttons. Refer to Figure 9-3 and Figure 9-4, respectively. Figure 9-3: P5550 “Scan” Model Front Panel Table 9-2: P5550 Keypad Functions 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. Scrolls thru available menu items.
14221-1400-2000 Figure 9-4: P5570 “System” Model Front Panel Table 9-3: P5570 Keypad Functions 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.
14221-1400-2000 9.3 DISPLAY The radio display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 9-5). 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.
14221-1400-2000 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 9-4). Table 9-4: Status Icon Descriptions STATUS ICON DESCRIPTIONS st Steady – During all radio transmissions. Appears in the 1 position of the display. nd Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving. Appears in the 2 position of the display. Flashing – Call is queued.
14221-1400-2000 Figure 9-6: Full Cycle Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator illustrates approximate charge only, based on battery voltage. Refer to Figure 9-6. 9.5 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 9-7: 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 9-7). The colors of the LED and the status they represent while operating in EDACS, P25, and Conventional (ECP) modes are defined below.
14221-1400-2000 9.6 RADIO STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation, various radio Status Messages can be displayed. The messages are described below. MESSAGE QUEUED 64 NAME Call Queued DESCRIPTION Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue. SYS BUSY System Busy Indicates the system is busy, no channels are currently available, the queue is full, or an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is currently transmitting.
14221-1400-2000 9.7 ERROR MESSAGES If either of the Error Messages shown below is displayed, the radio is programmed incorrectly or needs servicing. DSP ERR ERR=XXXX or DIG V ERR x x (PowerUp only) Where xxxx is the error code and DSP ERR or DIG V ERR is the message. 9.8 ALERT TONES The P5500 radio provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 9-5).
14221-1400-2000 9.9 SYSTEM SELECTION METHOD 1: From the control knob: If system selection is programmed to the Voice Group Selection control knob, select a system by turning the knob to the desired system number position (1-16). The display registers the new system name on line one. The button can be programmed to provide access to a “2nd bank” of 16 system number positions (17-32).
14221-1400-2000 9.11 MODIFY SCAN LIST 9.11.1 P5570 Model 1. Press 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. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group. 7. Press to re-start scanning. 9.11.2 P5550 Model 1. Press to toggle scan OFF and verify is not displayed. 2. Select group or channel. 3.
14221-1400-2000 5. Once the desired setting is reached press level. to store the value and return the menu option selection For menu items that display radio information, pressing or informational displays. Possible menu items are listed in Table 9-6. will scroll through a list of 9.12.1 Menu Item Selection Process An example of the backlight menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is shown in Figure 9-9. 1. Press . The menu mode is entered. 2.
14221-1400-2000 Table 9-6: Menu Item Information DISPLAY PARAMETER SETTING Keypad Lock KEY LOCK Locked Unlocked Backlight Adjust Contrast Adjust Transmit Power Select Radio Revision Information Toggle Scan On/Off Toggle Private Mode Display Current Encryption Key BACKLGHT CONTRAST TX POWER OFF, 1 thru 6 1, 2, 3, 4 HIGH or LOW REVISION N/A SCAN PRIVATE ON/OFF ON/OFF DISP KEY N/A Home Group/Channel.
14221-1400-2000 Table 9-7: Information Display RADIO ID XXXXXXXX LID in EDACS/EA. In CONV it has no meaning. RAM SIZ RAM Size FLSH SIZ Flash Size RF BAND Frequency Band PERS VER Software Version DSP DATE Date DSP code was built. DSP TIME Time DSP code was built. DSP FEAT DSP VER The DSP Features supported by the DSP code, in Hexadecimal.
14221-1400-2000 9.15 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. After 2-3 seconds the will turn off. 3. *TXEMER* and will remain until the emergency is cleared. See Section 9.21 for additional emergency operation. 4. Press the PTT and will reappear. 5. Release PTT when the transmission is complete. 9.
14221-1400-2000 9.18.1 Displaying the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number To display the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number for either the system encryption key (for special call such as individual, phone, all, agency or fleet) or the group/channel key (for group or conventional calls), perform the following procedure: 1. Press the 2. Use the button. or button to select "DISP KEY." 3.
14221-1400-2000 If a group or channel is not programmed for Private Mode operation, PVT DIS will be displayed if an attempt is made to enable private transmit mode. It is not possible to operate on this group/channel in Private Mode. If the radio does not have the correct encryption key loaded, NO KEY# will be displayed and the call will not be transmitted. 4. Continue with standard transmission procedures. A Private Mode access tone will be heard when the PTT button is pressed. 9.
14221-1400-2000 Priority 2, the previously assigned group/channel will change to non-priority scanning. One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed. SCAN DIS The radio is not programmed to scan. FIXED P1 A Priority 1 group has been pre-programmed into the radio. A new Priority 1 group cannot be selected. FIXD LST A fixed scan list has been pre-programmed into the radio. It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio.
14221-1400-2000 2. Press . The current status of the group/channel is displayed for a time-out period. 3. While the current status is displayed, press until the group/channel from the scan list is "blank." The sequence is "blank," , , , "blank." Any group that is not in a scan list will show a "blank" for the time-out period when it is the selected channel. P5570 Model Radio 1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group/channel to delete from the selected scan list. 2. Press .
14221-1400-2000 enabled, as explained in the following sections. This priority scan timer is reset each time the PTT button is pressed or when the call is received. If the priority system control channel is found, or meets the predefined criteria (ProScan), the radio will automatically switch to the priority system. 9.20.2.
14221-1400-2000 2. When the working channel assignment is received, the radio sounds a single beep indicating the radio has auto keyed (see Table 9-5) and is ready for voice transmission. *TXEMER* flashes on line two in the display until the emergency is cleared. 3. Press PTT and speak into the microphone in a normal voice. and momentarily turn ON. 4. Release PTT when the transmission is complete. To clear the emergency first press and hold the button.
14221-1400-2000 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 9-14. Figure 9-14: 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. 9.22.2 Sending an Individual Call 9.22.2.
14221-1400-2000 9.22.3 Call Storage Lists There are two lists available for call storage in the P5500 series radios, the calls received list (1 - 10) and the personality list (1 - 99 as defined by the user). When the individual call mode is entered by pressing , the calls received list is available. The user can toggle to the personality list by selecting any index key.
14221-1400-2000 stored numbers. The message *PHONE* appears on line two of the display. The radio then automatically transmits the programmed number stored in the special call queue. 3. A telephone ring will be heard from the speaker. When someone answers the phone, press the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT button to listen to the callee.
14221-1400-2000 3. Follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list: Use the or buttons to scroll through the list of stored numbers. is displayed. Press the PTT to send the overdial sequence once. If the number needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again (this prevents unwanted numbers from being sent the next time the PTT button is pressed during the call).
14221-1400-2000 3. Enter the desired number. If necessary, a pause can be entered by pressing and holding 0-9, , or until an underscore appears in the display (telephone interconnect only). The individual call list entries will accept up to 5 digits. The phone call list entries accept a combination of up to 31 digits and pauses. 4. Press and hold the key until the display changes indicating that the number has been stored.
14221-1400-2000 9.25.2 Message Operation The following method can be used to transmit a Message using the Message Operation. 1. Press the key. 2. Press the corresponding pre-programmed 0 through 9 pre-programmed “message” key. If no message has been programmed for the selected number key, the radio will display NO ENTRY. A valid selection will permit the message to appear in the top line of the display and the message ID to appear in the second line of the display for a pre-programmed time.
14221-1400-2000 however, either data or voice is selected transparently by the operator through normal usage of the radio. Data communications is not supported in conventional mode. The radios can be connected to a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) or to a host computer. Any RS-232 compatible device that supports the Radio Data Interface (RDI) protocol (Version 1.91 or greater) may be connected to the radio. Support for an MDT or a host computer is a programmable option per radio.
14221-1400-2000 call and one after a transmitted data call. During this time the scan indicator will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended. This condition typically returns to normal scan operation when the pre-programmed time expires; however, the following operations and conditions will terminate the scan lockout mode before the timeout has expired. • Press the • Press the PTT. • Change a group or system. • Enter Telephone Interconnect mode.
14221-1400-2000 9.29.2 Resetting Type 99 after a Call After decoding a Type 99 call, the radio operates in Monitor mode and all traffic on the channel is audible. If the channel has Channel Guard, only the traffic with the radio's Channel Guard tone will be heard. To reset Type 99 operation, use one of the following methods: • Press the button. • Press the button, if enabled through programming to toggle Type 99 ON/OFF.
14221-1400-2000 10. CUSTOMER SERVICE 10.1 CUSTOMER CARE If any part of the system equipment is damaged on arrival, contact the shipper to conduct an inspection and prepare a damage report. Save the shipping container and all packing materials until the inspection and the damage report are completed. In addition, contact the Customer Care center to make arrangements for replacement equipment. Do not return any part of the shipment until you receive detailed instructions from a Harris representative.
14221-1400-2000 11. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Use the contents of Table 11-1 as a troubleshooting guide if the radio is not functioning properly. If additional assistance is required, contact a qualified service technician or call TAC support at 1-800-528-7711. Table 11-1: 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.
14221-1400-2000 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARRANTY A. Harris Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, through its RF Communications Division (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium-ion, and lithiumpolymer 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.
14221-1400-2000 WARRANTY Please register this product within 10 days of purchase. Registration validates the warranty coverage, and enables Harris to contact you in case of any safety notifications issued for this product. Registration can be made on-line at www.pspc.harris.com/CustomerService or by contacting Harris Warranty Administration at the following: U.S. and Canada: Phone Number: Fax Number: E-mail: International: A. B.
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Product Safety Manual 14221-1400-2010 Sep/11 This booklet contains important safety information regarding specific absorption rate (SAR) and RF exposure limits included in United States and international standards. Read the information in this booklet before operating your radio.
REV - DATE Sep/11 DESCRIPTION Initial release NOTICE! This device is a RF transceiver intended for land mobile radio applications. The device may have use restrictions, which require that the national authority be contacted for any system licensing requirements, frequency use, allowable power level, etc. CREDITS OpenSky is a registered trademark of Harris Corporation. RBRC and 1-800-8-BATTERY are registered trademarks of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 3. 3.1 4. 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 6. 7. SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS ........................................... 5 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ........................................ 6 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES ..................................................... 6 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY ... 7 REGULATORY APPROVALS ..................................................... 8 OPERATING TIPS.........................................................................
1. SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used 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 warnings elsewhere violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. Harris Corporation assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these standards.
2. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING The Harris Corporation P5500 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.
• ALWAYS use Harris authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC Occupational/Controlled Exposure RF compliance requirements to be exceeded. • As noted in Table 2-1, ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna AT LEAST 1.1 cm (0.43 inches) from the body and at least 2.5 cm (1.00 inch) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
2.3 REGULATORY APPROVALS 2.3.1 Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. 2.3.2 Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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 the antenna is vertical.
3.1.2 Electronic Devices CAUTION RF energy from portable radios may affect some electronic equipment. Most modern electronic equipment in cars, hospitals, homes, etc., are shielded from RF energy. However, in areas in which you are instructed to turn off two-way radio equipment, always observe the rules. If in doubt, turn it off! 3.1.3 Aircraft Always turn off a portable radio before boarding any aircraft! WARNING • Use it on the ground only with crew permission. • DO NOT use while in-flight!! 3.1.
4. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES A list of Options and Accessories approved for use with the P5500 portable radio can be found in the Operator’s Manual 14221-1100-2010, available online at www.pspc.harris.com. Also reference the maintenance manual or Harris Corporation’s Products and Services Catalog for all available options and accessories, including those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure.
5. BATTERY PACKS The P5500 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), or Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) battery packs. Please follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of battery pack. WARNING WARNING 5.1 Do not disassemble or modify Lithium battery packs. The Lithium battery packs are equipped with built-in safety and protection features.
5.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information regarding the proper care of portable radio battery packs or establishing a battery maintenance program, refer to ECR-7367 which may be ordered by calling toll free 1-800-368-3277, then select option 7. 5.4 BATTERY DISPOSAL In no instance should a battery pack be incinerated. Disposing of a battery pack by burning will cause an explosion. CAUTION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL – The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery pack.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARRANTY A. Harris Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, through its RF Communications Division (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium, nickelmetal hydride, lithium-ion, and lithium-polymer 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.
WARRANTY A. Harris Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, through its RF Communications Division (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-Seller Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply.
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