INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF520 iF620 UHF TRANSCEIVER
IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F520 VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F620 UHF TRANSCEIVER. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures below –22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard. AVOID operating the transceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out if the transceiver is in transmission while the vehicle’s engine OFF. AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. AVOID placing the transceiver against walls.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q u w e y q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. • Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. Y]/[Z Z] w STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS [Y ➥ During the standby condition, push to display the transmit status indication and select a status number. ➥ When a received SDM is displayed, push to cancel the automatic scroll and scroll the message manually.
PANEL DESCRIPTION t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P4] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your Dealer. However, the following functions are assigned as the default for BIIS operation. [P0] : [CALL] Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS call. • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station, depending on your signalling system. [P1] : [DIGITAL] ➥ Push to select the call ID list, transmit message or standby condition.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display qw e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. w RECEIVE INDICATOR Appears when a signal is received, or the squelch is open. e SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals. r OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR Appears when Low 2 or Low 1 is selected. t AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) condition. ➥ Appears when the specific 5-tone/BIIS code is received.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], Y], [Z Z], [ ] and [ ] programmable function [P3], [P4], [Y keys. Consult your Icom Dealer or System operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. In the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. [CH UP], [CH DN] CH UP AND DOWN KEYS • Select an operating channel.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION [MONI (Audi)] MONITOR KEY Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each channel independently: • Push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘Audible’ condition). • Push to toggle the mute and un-mute conditions (toggles ‘Audible’ and ‘Inaudible’). • Push to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’ only). • Push to un-mute the channel (sets to ‘Audible’ only). • Push after the communication is finished to send a ‘reset code’.
PANEL DESCRIPTION [RE-DIAL] DTMF RE-DIAL KEY Push this key to transmit the last-used DTMF code. [TX CODE CH Up], [TX CODE CH Down] TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS Push to select a TX code channel directory. [EMER] EMERGENCY KEY ➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency call. ➥ When [EMER (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency call is transmitted without a beep emission and LCD indication change. [ID-MR Select] ID MEMORY READ KEY ➥ Recalls detected ID codes.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION [SCRM] SCRAMBLER KEY ➥ Push and hold to turn the voice scrambler function ON. ➥ Push to turn the voice scrambler function OFF. NOTE: • Optional UT-109 (#02) or UT-110 (#02) SCRAMBLER UNIT is required. VOICE - UT-109: Non-rolling type. 32 codes are available. - UT-110: Rolling type. Provides higher communication security. 1020 (4 groups × 255) codes are available. • This transceiver requires version #02 unit. Do not install version #01, as it is not compatible.
OPERATION 2 ■ Turning power ON ■ Channel selection q Push [ Several types of channel selections are available. Methods may differ according to your system set up. ] to turn the power ON. • A power-up alert tone sounds for about 1 sec. and an opening message may appear. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, input digit codes as directed by your Dealer. • The keys in the table below can be used for password input: • The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical.
2 OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting RECEIVING: q Push [ ] to turn the power ON. w Push [CH UP] or [CH DN] to select a channel. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level. TRANSMITTING: r Take the microphone off hook. • 5-tone mute may be released (the ‘audible’ condition is selected and “ ” appears). • A priority channel may be selected automatically. t Wait for the channel to become clear. • The channel is busy when “ ” appears.
OPERATION 2 D Tx code channel selection D User set mode If the transceiver has a [TX CODE CH UP] or [TX CODE CH DN] key, the programmed Tx code channel can be selected directly. User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “customize” transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has a [DTMF] key, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available.
3 BIIS OPERATION ■ Default setting The following functions are assigned to each programmable switch as the default. Ask your dealer for details. [P0]; CALL : Push to send a 5-tone call or BIIS call when the selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel, respectively. [P1]; DIGITAL : Push to select the call list ID/transmit message, or to display the receive message record for selection. [P2], [P3]; Null : No function is assigned.
BIIS OPERATION D Group call q When a group call is received; • Beeps sound. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g. “ ”) and the calling station ID (or text) is displayed alternately. • “ ” appears or blinks depending on the setting. 3 D Displaying the received call record — Queue indication The transceiver memorizes the calling station IDs for record. Up to 3 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call record is erased when a 4th call is received.
3 BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a call A total of 3 ways for code selection are available— selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and calling back from the queue channel record. D Calling back from the queue channel qDuring standby condition, push [DIGITAL (P1)] for 1 sec. to select queue memory. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired record. D Using call memory qDuring standby condition, push [DIGITAL (P1)] to select call code memory channel. •“ ” appears.
BIIS OPERATION 3 D Direct code entry qDuring standby condition, push [TX CODE ENT] to select call code entering condition. Code digit for editing blinks. wSelect the desired code number via [ [TX CODE ENT]. ]/[ ] then push • Programmable digit number differs according to the setting. • When the optional DTMF microphone is used, push the appropriate digit key, [0] to [9], to set the desired code. e Repeat step w until the desired code is set. • After the code is entered, the digit stops blinking.
3 BIIS OPERATION ■ Receiving a message D Receiving a status message D Receiving an SDM q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is displayed alternately. q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound. w Push [MONI (P4)] to return to standby condition. NOTE: Only the calling station ID (or text) is displayed (no message is displayed alternately) when the scroll timer is set to “OFF.
BIIS OPERATION 3 D Received message selection The transceiver memorizes the received messages for record. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 192 character SDM’s can be memorized, and the oldest message is erased when the 7th message is received. However, once the transceiver is powered OFF, the all messages are cleared. For your information When using the optional DTMF microphone, [✱] and [#] keys on the microphone function as [Y] and [Z] on the front panel, respectively.
3 BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a status D General D Select a status from status memory The status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function display of the called station. Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status message 19, 22, 23 and 24 have designated meanings. qDuring standby condition, push [DIGITAL (P1)], then push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired station/group code.
BIIS OPERATION 3 ■ Transmitting an SDM D General D Transmitting an SDM A short data message, SDM, can be input directly (max. 10 characters), and sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are available and the messages can be edited via the optional DTMF microphone’s keypad or PC programming. qDuring standby condition, push [DIGITAL (P1)], then push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired station/group code.
3 BIIS OPERATION D Programming an SDM memory (optional DTMF microphone required) qDuring standby condition, push [DIGITAL (P1)] twice, then push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired SDM to be edited. w Push [✱] or [#] to enter the message editing condition. • The first character blinks when [#] is pushed, the last character blinks when [✱] is pushed as below. ePush the appropriate digit key, [0] to [9], to enter the desired character. • See the table at right for the available characters.
BIIS OPERATION 3 ■ Position data transmission ■ Printer connection When the optional OPC-822 INTERFACE CABLE and a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can be transmitted automatically. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. When the optional OPC-822 INTERFACE CABLE is connected to the transceiver, a printer can be connected to printed out the received SDM content and the ID of the station who sent the message.
3 BIIS OPERATION ■ Auto emergency transmission ■ BIIS indication When [EMER (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the specified time period. The following indications are available for the BIIS operation on an MSK channel. The status 22 (Emergency) is sent to the selected ID station, and the position data is transmitted after the emergency signal when a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver.
BIIS OPERATION 3 ■ Priority A channel selection When one of the following operations is performed, the transceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically. Priority A is selected when; • Clear down signal is received/transmitted - Set the “Move to PrioA CH” item as “Clear Down.” • Turning the power ON The Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power is turned ON. • Status call The Priority A channel is selected when transmitting a status call.
4 OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION ■ SmarTrunk II™, SmarTrunk 3G™ and conventional modes This transceiver is capable of SmarTrunk II™/SmarTrunk 3G™ functions. The optional UT-105/UT-117/UT-117S allow communications in conventional channels or SmarTrunk II™/SmarTrunk 3G™ channels. Select a channel bank for SmarTrunk II™/ SmarTrunk 3G™ before trunking operation.
OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION 4 D Last number re-dial D PTT dispatch operation Push [✱] 2 times to automatically re-dial the last called number. q Push [PTT] once (without dialling) to initiate a dispatch call. w Begin talking after you hear three beeps (one short, highpitched, two very-short, low-pitched). e Receiving a dispatch call is indicated by the same threebeep sequence. • A high-pitched beep indicates that the number is accepted.
5 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Rear panel description and connection Optional speaker (SP-22) w q Antenna r Red: + t Optional cable (OPC-617/822) e Black: _ 12 V Battery NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This could damage the transceiver. Crimp NOTE: Use the terminals for the cable connection.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to an antenna. Ask your dealer about antenna selection and optimal antenna locations. ■ Supplied accessories q w e w MICROPHONE HANGER Connects the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s ground for the hanger function. r e DC POWER RECEPTACLE Connects to a 12 V DC battery. Pay attention to polarities. NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This could damage the transceiver.
5 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Mounting the transceiver The front panel can be inverted for correct viewing while leaving the built-in speaker facing away from the mounting surface. D Inverting the Front panel q Unscrew the 2-side screws. w Detach the Front panel forward from the transceiver. e Bend the flat cable between the Front panel and main unit as shown in the following diagram. r Invert the transceiver 180 degrees clockwise as below. t Re-attach the Front panel to the transceiver.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D Mounting the transceiver The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead mounting. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg. 5 ■ Optional unit installation D UT-105/UT-117 installation Install the optional unit UT-105 or UT-117, provides SmarTrunk II™ or SmarTrunk 3G™ function, as below. q Turn power off, then disconnect the DC power cable.
5 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D UT-109/UT-110/UT-117S installation D OPC-617/822 installation Install the optional unit as below. Either the optional OPC-617 FACE CABLE can be installed. q Turn power off, then disconnect the DC power cable. w Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover. eCut the print patterns on the PCB at the transmit mic circuit (MIC) and receive AF circuit (AFO) as shown in the diagram below. r Install the unit as described in page 28.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Antenna • Connector information OPC-617 Pin Assignment trewq oiuy q LCD backlit cont. IN w AF OUT e Det. AF OUT r Mod. IN t PTT control IN y Horn drive cont. OUT u AF GND i Det. AF GND o Mod. GND OPC-822 Pin Assignment trewq oiuy q N.C. w RX D e TX D r DTR t GND 5 y DSR u RTS i CTS o N.C. A key element in the performance of any communication system is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them.
6 OPTIONS UT-105 SmarTrunk II™ LOGIC BOARD For SmarTrunk II™ operation. UT-117/UT-117S* SmarTrunk 3G™ LOGIC BOARD For SmarTrunk 3G™ operation. *In addition to SmarTrunk 3G™ capabilities, UT-117S supports the voice scrambler capability. NOTE: The optional CS-F500 CLONING SOFTWARE Rev. 2.1 or later is required. UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. UT-109/UT-110 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNITS • UT-109: Non-rolling type (max. 32 codes) • UT-110: Rolling type (max.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION W ARN ING Your Icom 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.
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