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PM1200.book Page iii Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Product Safety and RF Exposure Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet C a u t i o n enclosed with your radio. ! ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions below.
PM1200.book Page iv Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM All Motorola 2-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of 2-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it.
PM1200.book Page v Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: • User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users. • Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
PM1200.book Page vi Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM • Antennas should be installed in the center area of the roof or the trunk lid taking into account exposure conditions of backseat passengers and according to the specific instructions and restrictions in the Radio Installation Manual along with the requirements of the antenna supplier. • Trunk lid installations are limited to vehicles with clearly defined flat trunk lids, and in some cases, to specific radio models and antennas.
PM1200.book Page vii Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
PM1200.book Page viii Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas ! To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting WARNING area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. For radios installed in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas, refer to the (U.S.
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PM1200.book Page x Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Contents PM1200 Control Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii Computer Software Copyrights ....................................................... viii Documentation Copyrights .............................................................. viii Disclaimer .......................................................................................
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PM1200.book Page 1 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM PM1200 Operating Manual PM1200 Operating Manual PM1200 is a full featured FM transceiver, designed for flexible mobile and base station business communications in the VHF Low-Band frequency range (120/50 Watts: programmable). Each model is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications, with a wide range of operating capability provided by its leading-edge design.
PM1200.book Page 2 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM PM1200 Operating Manual For North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons.
PM1200.book Page 3 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Controls & Connectors Controls & Connectors Front Panel 4 3 2 5 12 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Power Button Press the button to turn the transceiver ON and OFF. 2. TX Indicator The LED lights up solid red when the radio is transmitting. 3. Busy Indicator The LED lights up solid green when the channel is busy. 4.
PM1200.book Page 4 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Controls & Connectors This channel on “SELECTABLE TONE” List This channel on “INTERCOM” List This channel on “PUBLIC ADDRESS” or “SPEAKER” List This channel on “HORN ALERT” List Receiver Monitor This channel on “SCAN” List Channel Group Number This channel on “OPTION” List This channel on “AUX A/B/C” List 8 Character Alpha-numeric Display 5. Channel Group Keys Press up and down keys to change current group (and to display group number or name).
PM1200.book Page 5 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Controls & Connectors 9. Emergency Microphone Emergency microphone is enabled when the Emergency feature is activated. 10. Channel Selector Knob Used to select the operating channel. 11.
PM1200.book Page 6 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Controls & Connectors REAR (Heatsink) 2 1 3 1. Antenna Socket The 50-ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a Mini-UHF connector. 2. 13.4-V DC Power Connector The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 4-pin connector. Use only the supplied fused cable (extended if necessary) for power connection. 3. 20-Pin Accessory Connector Connect the accessory connector to this 20-Pin jack.
PM1200.book Page 7 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Basic Operation of the Transceiver Basic Operation of the Transceiver Important! - Before turning on the radio for the first time, please ensure that the power connections are connected properly and that an antenna is connected to the antenna jack. Switching Power ON/OFF Push the power switch to turn on the radio. The display will illuminate. The radio will start up on the last channel used prior to shut-down during the previous operating session.
PM1200.book Page 8 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Basic Operation of the Transceiver Selecting Groups and Channels Press the or button (repeatedly, if necessary) to select different group of channels. Turn the channel selector knob to select different channel within the current group. Automatic Time-Out Timer If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limit the length of each transmission. During transmission, a beep will sound ten seconds before time-out.
PM1200.book Page 9 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features Radio Firmware Features 1.0 Number of Channels/Groups PM1200 HP mobile is capable of supporting up to 250-channels. The 250-channels memories can each be programmed with 8-characters channel name. The 250-channel capacity may be partitioned into as many as 250 memory groups, where the total number of channels should be 250 channels. The groups programmed in the programming data can be selected via the / Button. 2.
PM1200.book Page 10 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 4.
PM1200.book Page 11 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 5.0 Self Test When the radio is on, it performs a routine check to initialize and to check for any possible hardware error before actual usage. An error code appears when there is an error during the self test. Description of the error codes is as follow: Error1: General communication data error. Most likely caused by one of the listed conditions in the Programming Problems section. Error2: Incompatible administrative data.
PM1200.book Page 12 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 6.2 Default Status Check (DSC) You can pre-set the volume selector knob to a desired volume level (0 to 10). You can also pre-set the channel selector knob to a desired channel via the CPS. When DSC feature is enabled, the DSC indicator (located beneath the power button) blinks orange when the position of volume selector knob and/or channel selector knob are different than the pre-set position (desired position).
PM1200.book Page 13 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 7.2 Talkback Scan Talkback Scan allows you to transmit during scanning pause. This feature can be enabled and disabled via the CPS. If talkback is enabled and the radio is in scanning pause on the landed channel, press the PTT button and the radio will transmit on landed channel. If the talkback is disabled, then the radio should not be able to transmit on the landed channel when the PTT button is pressed.
PM1200.book Page 14 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 8.2 Scan List The list of channels that the radio scans and other parameters associated with scan members are specified in scan list. Each scan list can be configured in the CPS. Scan List has a collection of groups and each group consists of User Scan Lists, Dealer Scan List, Priority Scan Channel and Multiple Group Selection. 9.
PM1200.book Page 15 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features DPL signaling consists of a continuous sub-audible digital signal transmitted simultaneously with a voice message. DPL is similar to TPL except that a digital pattern is transmitted rather than a tone. The radio will follow the standard for sub-audible Continuous Digital Controlled Squelch System (CDCSS) that is covered in TIA/EIA-603.
PM1200.book Page 16 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 9.2.1.1 TPL Encode Conventional channels in the radio with activated Tone Private Line settings transmit with the selected Tone Private Line code (transmit TPL). If TPL is selected, the radio will transmit the TPL code on the selected conventional personality. The TPL code determines which code the conventional personality will transmit. 9.2.1.
PM1200.book Page 17 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 9.2.2.2 DPL Decode Receive DPL is used in detection of a sub-audible code that is used in the unmuting rules of the radio. If DPL is selected, the radio will receive digital private line code on the selected conventional personality. The DPL code determines which code the conventional personality will attempt to decode. 9.2.3 Inverted DPL Inverted DPL inverts Digital Private Line (DPL) signals when they are received by the radio.
PM1200.book Page 18 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features The receiving radio will mute its speaker before loss of a carrier is detected, upon receiving the TPL reverse burst. If the TPL Reverse Burst is programmed to None (disabled) via the CPS, then the TPL reverse burst will not be transmitted at the end, upon the PTT button release.
PM1200.book Page 19 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 10.0 Programmable Function Button There are four Programmable Function (PF) buttons available. Each button has two assigned features when the radio is turned on. One feature is for short press and the other feature is long press. The features that can be assigned to the PF buttons are: 1.Toggle High/Low Power 2.Monitor 3.Toggle Scan On/Off 4.Dual Watch 5.Talkaround 6.Squelch Level 7.Dimmer 8.Emergency 9.Speaker Change 10.
PM1200.book Page 20 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 22. Audio Volume Attenuation 23. Scan Select 24. Group Scan Select 10.1 Toggle High/Low Power Refer to “Power Level” on page 9. 10.2 Monitor Monitor feature allows you to listen to current channels of Conventional dispatch type. Monitor mode places receiver in Carrier Squelch, overriding receive PL (or CTCSS) signaling. This is a press and hold feature, which is assigned to a PF Button.
PM1200.book Page 21 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 10.4 Dual Watch This feature is similar to the Scan feature, except that only two channels are monitored: the current operating channel and the Priority channel. The radio will search the two channels when you press the assigned ‘Dual Watch’ PF button. It will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking. Dual Watch feature can be stopped by pressing the assigned ‘Dual Watch’ PF button again.
PM1200.book Page 22 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 10.7 Dimmer The assigned PF Button adjusts the brightness of the display and key backlight through three levels of brightness and the fourth level completely turns off the backlight. 10.8 Emergency When the assigned ‘Emergency’ PF Button is pressed, an Emergency call will be initiated (MDC-1200 requires ANI board).
PM1200.book Page 23 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 10.12 Revert Memory Channel 2 The assigned ‘Memory Channel 2’ PF button allows you to immediately change to the associated programmed channel. 10.13 Selectable Tone The assigned ‘Selectable Tone’ PF button allows you to use the channel selector knob to select a PL Tone. 10.
PM1200.book Page 24 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 10.16 Horn Alert You can toggle the Horn Alert function ON or OFF by pressing the assigned ‘HA’ PF button. If this feature is set to ON, the Horn Alert will activate when a call is received from the base station. When HA is ON, a tone sounds and appears on the display. 10.17 Home Channel You can press the assigned ‘Home’ PF button in order to select the preprogrammed Home Channel. 10.
PM1200.book Page 25 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 10.21 Selected Channel Priority This feature checks user-assigned Priority Channel as you scan the other channels. When you press the assigned ‘Selected Channel Priority’ PF button, the current channel sets to the channel selector knob is converted to Priority Channel and the radio enters scan mode. 10.
PM1200.book Page 26 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 11.0 Entering Programming Mode Connect the TELCO programming cable from the personal computer to the PM1200 mobile.To enter programming mode, press and hold the power button and PF3 button simultaneously for a few seconds.The control head will display "PC CLONE". Then programming can be done via the personal computer. 11.
PM1200.book Page 27 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features MDC-1200 is a 1200 baud pre-coded MSK signaling system intended for use in both limited and full function terminals for both voice-shared and dedicated channel data applications. A logical "1" is represented by 1800Hz, and a logical "0" by 1200Hz. It is used to enhance basic voice communications by adding digital data communication to the system.
PM1200.book Page 28 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Radio Firmware Features 13.0 Ignition Sense The purpose of the ignition sense is to avoid drainage of the car battery while the car is off. To activate ignition sense, press power button and PF2 button simultaneously and the display will show "ING_ON". To disable the function, press the power button and PF2 button again simultaneously and the display will show "ING OFF". Please refer to the PM1200 installation manual before installation.
PM1200.book Page 29 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Accessories Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your PM1200 mobile two-way radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise Speakers Part No. Description HSN8145A 7.5Watt External Speaker RSN4001A 13W External Speaker Microphones Part No.
PM1200.book Page 30 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Accessories Miscellaneous Part No. Description AAREX4617A Telephone Style Handset Kit HKLN4339A Spare Fuse Kit GKN6272A External Alarm Relay & Cable Antenna 30 Part No. Description RAB4002ARB Low Band Antenna 29.
PM1200.book Page 31 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Accessories Signaling Boards Part No. Description HKLN4345A PM1200 Interface Board for Option Boards HKLN4346A PM1200 Quik-Call II Decoder Option Board HKLN4347A PM1200 Digital ANI Encoder Option Board Cables Part No. Description AARKN4081B Telco Programming Cable HKKN4019A Power Cable 33 ft. HKLN4340A Power Cable 20ft HKKN1017A Remote Mount Cable 8 ft HKKN4018A Remote Mount Cable 33 ft.
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PM1200.book Page 33 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Glossary Glossary Call Alert A one-way alert, with audio and/or display messages. Channel A group of characteristics, such as transmit/ receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding. Coded Squelch Tone Private-Line™ or Digital Private-Line. Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you. Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a repeater.
PM1200.book Page 34 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Glossary Monitoring (Conventional Operation) Press a programmed ‘Monitor’ button to listen to another user active on the channel. This way, you may be prevented from talking over someone else’s conversation. Push-To-Talk (PTT) button The PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed. Press this button to transmit; release it to receive.
PM1200.book Page 35 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Commercial Warranty and Service Commercial Warranty and Service Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA INC.
PM1200.book Page 36 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Commercial Warranty and Service excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy.
PM1200.book Page 37 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Commercial Warranty and Service which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada. V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.
PM1200.book Page 38 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Commercial Warranty and Service the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product. K) Normal and customary wear and tear. VI.
PM1200.book Page 39 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Commercial Warranty and Service the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.
PM1200.book Page 40 Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:58 PM Commercial Warranty and Service Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.
