Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA20170 http://www.rheintech.com Client: Harris Corporation Model: XG-25P 7/800 MHz ID’s: OWDTR-0073-E/3636B-0073 Standards: FCC Part 90 Report #: 2012225 Appendix O: Manuals Please refer to the following pages for the Operator’s Manual and the Safety Manual.
Operator’s Manual 14221-1500-2000 Rev.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C REV DATE - Dec/11 Initial release. REASON FOR REVISION A Jan/12 Updated to finalize features and functions. B Jun/12 Updated to include P25T information and included cleaning instructions. C Sep/12 Added 700/800 MHz and OpenSky operation. Harris Corporation, Public Safety and Professional Communications (PSPC) Business continually evaluates its technical publications for completeness, technical accuracy, and organization.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS .................................................................................................................... 8 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 9 2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES ................................................................................................... 9 2.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY ...................
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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 8.27 8.28 4 Page 8.6.3 Dwell Display ................................................................................................................ 28 ALERT TONES.......................................................................................................................... 29 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE.....................................................
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.29 8.30 8.31 8.32 8.33 9 Page 8.28.1 Automatic Encryption.................................................................................................... 48 8.28.2 Manual Encryption (System Model Only) .................................................................... 48 DYNAMIC REGROUPING ...................................................................................................... 49 STATUS MESSAGES ............................................
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 Page 9.18.2 Priority System Scan...................................................................................................... 69 EMERGENCY OPERATION .................................................................................................... 70 9.19.1 Receiving an Emergency Call ....................................................................................... 70 9.19.2 Declaring an Emergency Call .
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Figure 9-1: Top View..................................................................................................................................... 56 Figure 9-2: Side View .................................................................................................................................... 56 Figure 9-3: Scan Model Front Panel ..............................................................................................................
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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 assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these standards.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING The Harris XG-25P 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C • As noted in Table 2-1, ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna AT LEAST 1.5 cm (0.59 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 recommends you hold the microphone at least 5 cm (2 inches) from mouth, and slightly off to one side.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 3.1.3 WARNING 3.1.4 WARNING 3.1.5 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.
221-1500-2000, Rev. C 4 CLEANING Keep the exterior of the radio, battery, antenna, and radio accessories clean. Periodically clean using the following procedures: 1. To remove dust and dirt, use a soft clean damp cloth. 2. For more rigorous cleaning, use the following procedure: CAUTION Do not use chemical cleaners, spray, or petroleum-based products. They may damage the radio housing. We recommend using an “antibacterial hand soap dishwashing liquid.” a.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 5 BATTERIES The XG-25P series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly), or Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries. Please read the battery information provided carefully to maximize the useful life of each type of battery. 5.1 WARNING Do not disassemble or modify Lithium battery packs. Lithium battery packs are equipped with built-in safety and protection features.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 5.2 CHARGING BATTERY PACKS Battery chargers are available from Harris with nominal charge times. Combinations include single and multi-position charge units. Harris chargers are specifically designed for charging nickel-based and lithium battery packs. The chargers are chemistry-specific for the battery packs and automatically adjust the charging profiles accordingly. Refer to the appropriate charger manual for specific operating instructions.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 3. Remove the battery pack from the radio. Figure 5-1: Removing the Battery Pack 5.4.2 Attaching the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned off. 1. Refer to Figure 5-2. 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 5.5 BATTERY DISPOSAL In no instance should a battery be incinerated. Disposing of a battery by burning will cause an explosion. WARNING RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL – The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 6 INTRODUCTION 6.1 GENERAL The XG-25P is available in two models: the Scan model with a limited 6-button front-mounted keypad and the System model with a 15-button DTMF front-mounted keypad. The Harris XG-25P portable radio delivers end-to-end digital voice and IP data communications.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 6.2 UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR The Universal Device Connector (UDC) provides connections for external accessories such as a headset, a speaker-microphone, audio test box, audio test cables, and programming cables. The UDC is located on the right side of the radio, opposite the PTT Button. The UDC facilitates programming and testing the radio. The UDC pins perform different functions depending on the accessory attached to the UDC.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 7 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Table 7-1 lists the Options and Accessories tested for use with the XG-25P series portable radios. Refer to the maintenance manual corresponding to the frequency of your XG-25P or to Harris 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).
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14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8 OPENSKY OPERATION OpenSky is only available in 700/800 MHz models of the XG-25P series portable radios. NOTE Once an OpenSky system has been selected from the available systems on your XG-25P series portable radio, the characteristics described in the following sections govern operation. 8.1 CONTROLS The XG-25P 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 9-1.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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. A single alert tone (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is operational. Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C Table 8-2: 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 nd view status display (on 2 line) for current profile, caller, received talk group, and channel. Scrolls through available menu items (see Table 8-5). (Scan Model Only) (Scan Model Only) (Scan Model Only) Currently undefined in OpenSky mode. Toggles scan mode On/Off.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.1.4 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 8-3). Table 8-3: OpenSky Icons Descriptions STATUS ICON DESCRIPTIONS Steady – Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). Steady – Radio is data registered. Steady – Stealth mode is enabled, all tones and the display backlight are disabled, voice is still heard.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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: 8.3 Green: Receiving Red: Transmitting Orange: If the LED is flashing rapidly, the radio is receiving an emergency call.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C If necessary, contact radio system administration personnel for log-in assistance and/or radio-specific log-in instructions. NOTE 8.4 LOG OFF THE NETWORK The *0## command de-registers the radio. Typically, this is automatically performed when powering down the radio. Using this method, the User ID is remembered by the radio, so only the password is needed at next log-in. If a user is logged in, it is necessary to log-off. 8.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.7 ALERT TONES The XG-25P 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.8 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE Table 8-5 illustrates the basic 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 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.9 ERROR MESSAGES This section lists and describes the error messages that may be displayed by the radio during OpenSky operation. 32 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.10 KEYPAD FUNCTION COMMANDS (SYSTEM MODEL 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> #.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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).
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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 Priority2 group). or 2. Press the 3. Press the Display. key to select and activate the selection. The radio automatically returns to the Dwell • • NOTE button until the desired talk group is displayed. • Changing the priority of a listen group does not change your talk group.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C • If the radio being called is in the same region, but a different agency – enter only the last seven digits. • 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C If the called radio is involved in another selective call, “BUSY” will appear on the second line of the display. “Unavailable” is displayed when the call has not been answered after a 1 minute timeout or when the other party is not registered on the network. 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C STATUS MESSAGE DEFINITION Not Reg Partial Unauth Alrt Unknown Msg Unreachable Destination is not registered. Not all destination ESN instances reachable. Unauthorized service function; initiator is not authorized to send the selected service message. Unknown status received from VNIC. Alert destination cannot be reached. 8.25.2 Sending a Message The sending process has three steps.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C To display a Selective Alert Message: 1. Using the or button, scroll through the menu items until “Alerts Rcvd” appears. The oldest message is displayed and scrolls across the top line of the display. 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 or . 8.25.4 Deleting a Selective Alert Message 1. Display the message. 2. Press the key and or to select Y or N. 3.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C Table 8-11: Emergency Calls vs. Emergency Alerts EMERGENCY ALERT EMERGENCY CALL An Emergency Alert message is sent to the dispatcher console. The dispatch console plays an emergency tone when it receives the message. An Emergency Alert message is sent to the dispatcher console. All peers (radios and consoles) and the dispatch console play the emergency tone whenever an emergency call is detected.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.27.3 Dismissing an Emergency The “Dismissing an Emergency” function allows you to “ignore” an emergency declared by another user. An emergency is dismissed for a configurable amount of time (default = 5 minutes). NOTE 1. After receiving an emergency call, press the 2. Press the or button until you see “EmgDismiss.” 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C When a user transmits encrypted voice, any listening users with different encryption keys hear distorted voice and “No Access” appears in the radio display. NOTE 8.28.1 Automatic Encryption For automatic encryption, a system administrator will select the talk group to be encrypted at the interface to the UAS. Once the talk groups have been selected and identified as secure, credentials for key generation are generated automatically by the system and provisioned to authorized users.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 4. To end manual encryption, press *33. If a user is engaged in a call on a talk group that has been manually encrypted at the radio level, the user will see “Secure Call” on the bottom of the dwell display. If a secure (encrypted) call is in progress, and the user has not entered the key, the bottom of the dwell display will alternate between “No Access” and the alias of the radio that is currently engaged in the secure call.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.31 REQUEST TO TALK (RTT) MESSAGES If enabled via programming, the RTT message feature allows you to send a short service message to the VNIC. Section 8.31.1 describes how to send an RTT message via the keypad and Section 8.31.2 describes how to send an RTT message via the menu. Note that only one RTT message can be programmed into the radio. 8.31.1 Send RTT Message via the Keypad (System Model Radios Only) 1. Press *5 <0…9> # on the keypad.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.33 V-TAC OPERATION 8.33.1 Extended Coverage Modes (XCOV, XCOV-TG, and XCOV-PROF) In addition to all standard portable radio operating capabilities, Extended Coverage adds the V-TAC’s bridging (vehicular repeat) functionality for accessing the OpenSky radio network. Each portable radio connected to the V-TAC using Extended Coverage is considered a “client” on the V-TAC.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C The following portable radio menus are disabled when the radio is connected to the V-TAC using the XCOV-TG mode: alert destination, alert message, alert received, priority talk group, and scan mode. In addition, the user cannot change talk group or profile. 8.33.4 Use XCOV Mode The Extended Coverage for individual users (XCOV) mode allows up to eight (8) client radios to connect to the V-TAC. The radios have full radio functionality including selective calling and mobile data.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C However, if the V-TAC is switched out of the XCOV-TG mode, all portable radios will be automatically disconnected from the V-TAC. The radios will continue to look for another V-TAC until manually disconnected (*60#). System Model Radios • Press *62# to manually access XCOV-TG mode. • Press *60# to manually disconnect XCOV-TG mode. All XG-25P Model Radios 1. Press 2. Press or or until the Client Mode menu appears. until XCOV-TG is displayed. to confirm mode selection.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 8.33.7 Use Scene-of-Incident Mode The Scene-of-Incident mode (SOI) is user-selectable. The SOI mode provides a local repeater function (V-TAC) with no network connection. CAUTION When operating in the SOI mode, the radio is disconnected from the OpenSky network. Therefore, communications with radios and dispatch personnel on the network is not possible. SOI Mode, Manual Channel Entry (System Model Only) 1. Press *4#. 2. The radio prompts for the channel.
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14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9 P25 AND CONVENTIONAL 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.2.1 Buttons, Knobs, and Switch The functions of the buttons and knob controls vary depending on mode of operation. Primary functions of the button, switch, and knob controls are discussed in general terms in the following. Table 9-1: Buttons, Knobs, and Switch Functions POWER ON/OFF-VOLUME CONTROL KNOB Applies power to the radio and adjusts audio volume. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.2.2 Keypad The front mounted keypad of the Scan model has six buttons and System model has 15 buttons. Refer to Figure 9-3 and Figure 9-4, respectively. Figure 9-3: Scan Model Front Panel Figure 9-4: System Model Front Panel The primary and secondary functions of each key, where applicable, are described in Table 9-2 and the following section. Table 9-2: XG-25P Front Keypad Functions KEY FUNCTION Primary Function: Accesses the menu.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C KEY FUNCTION Primary function: The Message key accesses the message list (0-9). The Message key permits the transmission of a pre-programmed message to a P25 site. Primary function: Deletes selected groups or channels of the currently selected system from the Scan list. Secondary function: The secondary function of these keys acts as a typical DTMF telephone pad, and are used to place telephone interconnect and individual (unit-to-unit) calls.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C ICON DESCRIPTIONS Steady –The current channel is set up as an analog channel. Animated (rotates clockwise) – Scan mode enabled. If icon is not visible – Scan is disabled. Steady – Priority 1 group or channel. Steady – Priority 2 group or channel. Steady – Group or channel in scan list. Steady – Special call mode (individual or telephone). Steady – Battery charge indicator. The battery charge indicators illustrate approximate level only, based on battery voltage.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C MESSAGE 9.6 NAME DESCRIPTION SYSC OFF System Scan Features Off Indicates the System Scan features are disabled. LOW BATT Low Battery Battery voltage has dropped to the point to where the radio is no longer 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 flashes on line two.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.8 SYSTEM SELECTION METHOD 1: From the control knob: If system selection is programmed to the voice group selection knob, select a system by turning the knob to the desired system number position (116). 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).
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.10 MODIFY SCAN LIST 9.10.1 System Model Radio 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. 9.10.2 Scan Model Radio 1. Press to toggle scan off and verify is not displayed. 2.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 6. Once the desired setting is reached, press to store the value and return to the main display. For menu items that display radio information, pressing or informational displays. Possible menu items are listed in Table 9-5. 9.11.1 will scroll through a list of Menu Item Selection Process An example of the backlight menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is shown in Figure 9-7. 1. Press . The menu mode is entered. 2.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C Table 9-5: Menu Item Information FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER SETTING COMMENT Keypad Lock Menu Item: KEY LOCK Locked Unlocked Backlight Adjust Menu Item: BACKLGHT Menu Item: CONTRAST Menu Item: TX POWER Menu Item: REVISION SCAN HOME OFF, 1 thru 6 Locks the keypad. To unlock; press and release then within 1 second press the button NOTE: This sequence is also a short cut to locking the keypad. Selects the light level for backlighting.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.12 BACKLIGHT ADJUST 1. Press to access the menu. 2. Press or 3. Press to select the backlight menu. 4. Press or 5. Press to select new backlight setting. to scroll through menu until “BACKLGHT” appears. to scroll through available settings off, 1 through 6. 9.13 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.17 SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS Groups that have been previously added to the scan list on a per system basis may be scanned. Each system's group scan list is retained in memory when the radio is powered off or when the battery pack is removed. 9.17.1 Turning Scan On and Off 1. Toggle Scan operation on by pressing clockwise to indicate radio is scanning. (Scan model) or 2. Toggle Scan operation off by again pressing disappear. (System model).
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C To quickly view multiple group scan status, press group status will appear on the display. then rotate the group knob. Each NOTE System Model Radio 1. With scan operation turned off, select the desired group to add to the selected trunked system group scan list. 2. Press . The current priority status of the group will be displayed in column ten of line three for a time-out period. If the group is not part of the scan list, the status will be blank. 3.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 3. While the status is displayed, press to delete the group from the scan list. , , or turns off. Any group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will show a "blank" for the time out period when it is the selected channel. 9.17.4 Nuisance Delete A group can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is not the currently selected group, by pressing the key (Scan model) or the key (System model) during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted group.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.19 EMERGENCY OPERATION The radio's emergency behaviour varies depending on radio programming. When an emergency is declared, scanning stops and restarts only after the emergency has been cleared. 9.19.1 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. 9.19.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C The radio stores the IDs of the last 10 callers in the Calls Received List as shown. Individual calls are stored in the top half of the list (1-10) and Group calls are stored in the bottom half of the list (1-10). The most recent call is stored in position 1, the second most recent call is stored in position 2, etc. Figure 9-9: Calls Received Lists key twice. Use the or buttons to scroll through To access the Calls Received List, press the the list.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 2. Press . is displayed. Scroll through the list of stored phone numbers using the buttons until the desired number is displayed. Press . or turns on, turns off, and the channel 3. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual's name or LID. The message *INDV* displays on line two. 9.20.2.2 Direct Dial Individual Calls (System Model Only) 1.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.21 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS 9.21.1 Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call When the radio receives a telephone interconnect call (a call directed only to the user's radio), it un-mutes on the assigned working channel and displays . The first line displays *PHONE*. The second line displays *INDV*. Proceed with the call. Press the PTT to talk; release the PTT to listen. 9.21.2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call 9.21.2.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.21.3 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency: Overdial Once the radio has established a connection to the public telephone system, it may be necessary to “overdial” more digits to access banking services, answering machines, credit card calls, or other types of systems that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) access digits. 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C METHOD 2: (System model radios only) 1. Enter the overdial selection mode by pressing the button. 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 9.23.1 Status Operation System Model Radio One of two methods can be used to transmit a status condition. METHOD 1: 1. Press the key, then use the or buttons to scroll to the pre-programmed 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C when released. A macro key can also be pre-programmed to change the key stroke sequence the next time the macro key is activated. For detailed operation and assignment of macro keys, contact your communications supervisor or administrator. 9.25 DATA COMMUNICATIONS The XG-25P series portable radios, when operating in trunked configuration, permit both voice and data calls to be transmitted and received.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C • If the PTT is activated. • If an Emergency is declared by pressing the pre-programmed emergency button. • If a group or system is changed. 9.25.5 Scan Lockout Mode Following the transmission or reception of a data call, if scan is enabled, scanning will stop temporarily. There are two independent pre-programmed times associated with this mode; one after a received data call and one after a transmitted data call.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C • In Selective Call mode, Type 99 “ON,” the decoder is enabled and only calls intended for the user will be heard. 9.26.2 Type 99 with or without Channel Guard Selective signaling operates with or without Channel Guard. If Channel Guard is enabled, the radio can be programmed with an "And" or an "Or" option, determined by programming with T99 Mute Control.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 10 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Use Table 10-1 as a troubleshooting guide if the radio is not functioning properly. If additional assistance is required, contact a qualified service technician or call Harris at 1-800-528-7711. Table 10-1: 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. Poor Audio.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 11 CUSTOMER SERVICE 11.1 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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.
14221-1500-2000, Rev. C 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 http://www.pspc.harris.com/Service/WarrantySupport.asp. A.
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Product Safety Manual 14221-1500-2010 Rev. A, Sep/12 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 A DATE Dec/11 Sep/12 DESCRIPTION Initial release Added 700/800 MHz. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Harris Corporation. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
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 ........................................... 4 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ........................................ 5 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES...................................................... 5 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY .... 6 REGULATORY APPROVALS ..................................................... 6 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 assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these standards.
2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING The Harris XG-25P 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 transmit using low power when possible. In addition to conserving battery charge, low power can reduce RF exposure. • 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 1.5 cm (0.59 inches) from the body and at least 2.5 cm (1.
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.
WARNING WARNING 3.1.2 Use only supplied or approved antennas. Use of unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could cause damage to the radio unit and may violate FCC regulations. Electronic Devices CAUTION 3.1.3 Do not use the portable radio with a damaged or missing antenna. A minor burn may result if skin comes into contact with a damaged antenna. Replace a damaged antenna immediately.
3.1.5 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. These may be fuelling areas, such as gas stations, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. WARNING Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Turn OFF two-way radios when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
4 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES A complete list of Options and Accessories approved for use with the XG-25P portable radio can be found online in the Operator’s Manual 14221-1500-2000 at www.pspc.harris.com. Also reference the maintenance manual or Harris’ Products and Services Catalog for all available options and accessories, including those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure.
5.1 CONDITIONING NIMH BATTERY PACKS Condition a new NiMH battery pack before putting into use. This also applies to rechargeable NiMH battery packs that have been stored for long periods (weeks, months, or longer). Conditioning requires fully charging and fully discharging the battery pack three (3) times using the tri-chemistry charger.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL – The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery pack. The battery pack is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery pack into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Canadian and U.S.
6 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC’s) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades and product support. TAC is your 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 America) telephone number. Support is also available through mail, fax and e-mail.
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 http://www.pspc.harris.com/Service/WarrantySupport.asp. A.
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 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.
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