Operator’s Manual MM23772 Rev.
MM23772, Rev. F MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE - Jan/06 Initial release. REASON FOR REVISION A Dec/06 Updated operation info. B Apr/07 Added EDACS/Conventional/P25 operation. C Jan/08 Added P5200 portable radios and added VTAC info. D Feb/08 Updated OpenSky operating information, added P25 Trunked. E Apr/08 Updated OpenSky operating info., tones, and display.
MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS..................................................................................................................10 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................................................................11 2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES .................................................................................................11 2.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY..................................
MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 4 Page 8.8.1 Profiles...........................................................................................................................30 8.8.2 Talk Groups ...................................................................................................................30 OPENSKY DISPLAY OVERVIEW................................................................
MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.28 8.29 8.30 8.31 9 Page 8.27.1 Declare an Emergency Call or Alert..............................................................................49 8.27.2 Receive an Emergency Call...........................................................................................50 8.27.3 Dismiss an Emergency ..................................................................................................50 8.27.4 Clear an Emergency............................................
MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.30 Page 9.20.1 Turn Scan On and Off....................................................................................................73 9.20.2 Add Groups to a Scan List.............................................................................................74 9.20.3 Delete Groups from a Scan List.....................................................................................75 9.20.4 Nuisance Delete ........
MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 Page SYSTEM SELECTION..............................................................................................................93 GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION............................................................................................94 MODIFY SCAN LIST ...............................................................................................................94 10.9.
MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 Page CONTRAST ADJUST .............................................................................................................112 DECLARE AN EMERGENCY ...............................................................................................112 LOCK/UNLOCK KEYPAD ....................................................................................................113 HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT ..............................
MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Figure 11-3: P7270 Radio Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 107 Figure 11-4: Radio Display.......................................................................................................................... 108 Figure 11-5: Tri-Color LED.........................................................................................................................
MM23772, Rev. F 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warning elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. M/A-COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these standards.
MM23772, Rev. F 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION The M/A-COM P7200 and P5200 portable radios generate 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.
MM23772, Rev. F • 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. However, to provide the best sound quality to the recipients of your transmission, M/A-COM recommends you hold the microphone at least 5 cm (2 inches) from mouth, and slightly off to one side.
MM23772, Rev. F 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.
MM23772, Rev. F 3.1.3 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!! 3.1.4 Electric Blasting Caps To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use two-way radios within 1000 feet of blasting operations. Always obey the "Turn Off Two-Way Radios" signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA Standard: 1926.900) 3.1.
MM23772, Rev. F 4 BATTERIES The P7200 and P5200 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), or Lithium Ion (Li Ion) batteries. Please follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of battery. Do not disassemble or modify Lithium Ion battery packs. The Lithium Ion battery packs are equipped with built-in safety and protection features.
MM23772, Rev. F 4.2 CHARGING BATTERY PACKS Battery chargers are available from M/A-COM with nominal charge times of one hour. Combinations include single and multi-position, rapid charge units. M/A-COM chargers are specifically designed for charging nickel-based and lithium ion battery packs. The chargers are chemistry-specific for the battery packs and automatically adjust the charging profiles accordingly. Refer to the appropriate charger manual for specific operating instructions. 4.2.
MM23772, Rev. F 4.4 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 4.4.1 Remove the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. CAUTION Although the P7200 and P5200 have been designed to tolerate changing the battery pack without turning power off, M/A-COM, Inc. recommends turning radios off before changing battery packs to ensure safety and best operation. 1. Press the latch at the bottom of the battery pack. 2. Lift the battery pack from the bottom. 3. Remove the battery pack from the radio.
MM23772, Rev. F 4.5 BATTERY DISPOSAL In no instance should a battery be incinerated. Disposing of a battery by burning will cause an explosion. CAUTION 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.
MM23772, Rev. F 5 INTRODUCTION The P7200 and P5200 series radios are dual-band multi-mode portable radios. The P7200 series radio is available without a front mounted keypad (P7200 only), with a 6-buttoned front mounted keypad, and with a DTMF front mounted keypad (P7200 only). The dual-band (700/800 MHz) P7200 portable radio delivers end-to-end encrypted digital voice and IP data communications.
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MM23772, Rev. F Figure 5-3: P7270 System Model 5.1 WATER RESISTANCE (P7200 ONLY) The P7200 series portable radios operate reliably even under adverse conditions. These radios meet MILSTD-810F specifications for driven rain, humidity, and salt fog. 5.2 UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR (UDC) The Universal Device Connector (UDC) provides connections for external accessories such as a headset or a speaker-microphone and for programming cables.
MM23772, Rev. F 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Table 6-1 lists the Options and Accessories tested for use with the P7200 and P5200 series portable radios. Refer to the maintenance manual or to M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of options and accessories, including those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure. Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc).
MM23772, Rev. F DESCRIPTION Speaker Microphone, Ant.
MM23772, Rev. F 7 CHANGE OPERATING MODE 7.1 CHANGE FROM OTP MODE To change from OTP operating mode to P25/EDACS/Conventional: 1. Use or to cycle through the menu until “App Mode” is displayed. 2. Use or to choose an available mode. Press and or to confirm (Y/N). 3. Press the button to confirm. Or With a P7270 model radio, press 1# to transition to P25/EDACS/Conventional. 7.2 CHANGE TO OTP MODE 1. Use or to scroll through available systems until OpenSky is displayed and wait. 2.
MM23772, Rev. F 8 OPENSKY OPERATION Once an OpenSky system has been selected from the available systems on your P7200 or P5200 series portable radio, the characteristics described in the following sections will govern operation. 8.1 POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME CONTROL 8.1.1 Power ON/OFF Rotate the Power ON/OFF/Volume knob clockwise to power the radio on and counter-clockwise to power the radio off. The radio will begin the Startup/Log On/Provision/Self-Test sequence and register on the OpenSky network.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.2.1 Buttons and Knobs The function of the button and knob controls will vary depending on the mode of operation. The primary functions of the button and knob controls when in the OpenSky mode of operation are listed in the following paragraphs. POWER ON/OFF VOLUME KNOB Applies power to the radio and adjusts audio volume. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio. A single alert tone (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is operational.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.2.2 Keypad (P7250, P5250, and P7270) The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Table 8-1 lists and defines each key. Table 8-1: Keypad Functions KEY FUNCTION Primary function: Acts much as an “enter” button to activate a selection.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.3 DISPLAY The P7200 and P5200 display (Figure 8-2) is made up of 3 lines. Lines 1 and 2 contain twelve alpha-numeric character blocks each. The 3rd line displays radio status icons. If programmed, the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up or when operating radio controls. See the operation sections of this manual for specific display characteristics. Figure 8-2: Radio Display 8.4 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.5 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 8-3: 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 8-3). The LED can be turned On or Off via the “Status LED” menu option. 8.6 Green: Receiving. Red: Transmitting. Orange: If the LED is flashing rapidly, the radio is receiving an emergency call. If the LED is flashing every ½ second, the selected talk group is in the emergency state (although not transmitting).
MM23772, Rev. F 8.7 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. Log-off manually by pressing *0##. 8.8 PERSONALITY As illustrated in Figure 8-4, a personality defines the profiles and talk groups available to the user.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.9 OPENSKY DISPLAY OVERVIEW The 12-character x 3-line display shows the radio status. The first two lines of the display are text lines that change in response to user interaction with the menu buttons. Status icons appear in the bottom line (line 3) of the display (see Table 8-2). 8.9.1 Display’s Top Line The display’s top line of text changes as the and buttons are pressed to scroll through the available menu options (see Table 8-4).
MM23772, Rev. F 8.10 ALERT TONES The P7200 and P5200 radios provide audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 8-3). Table 8-3: Alert Tones NAME Call Queued TONE 1 low tone/2 high tones DESCRIPTION Call queued for processing. Radio is out of coverage area or requested talk group is active. Sounds when resources become available for a call request placed in the queue (if enabled) upon channel access.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.11 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE Table 8-4 illustrates the basic P7200 and P5200 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. Scroll through available menu options using the or buttons. To traverse the menu options with a P7230 Select Model radio, press or to scroll through menus.
MM23772, Rev. F MENU NAME RADIO DISPLAYS USAGE NOTES See Previous Page Selected Channel “ChannelMenu” Displays the current channel. Press to return to dwell display. Scan Mode “ScnModeMenu” Use or to scroll through available scan modes (Normal, No Scan, or Fixed). Press to return to dwell display. Talk group Lock Out “LockOutMenu” Use or to choose a talk group for locking/unlocking. Press (locked out) and off.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.12 ERROR MESSAGES This section lists and describes the error messages that may be displayed by the P7200 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.
MM23772, Rev. F 36 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.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.13 KEYPAD 8.13.1 Keypad Function Commands (P7270 Only) To perform a command from the keypad, use one of the keypad commands: Table 8-5: Keypad Function Commands KEYPAD COMMAND *0 *1 *4 *7 *8 *9 *32 *33 *61 FUNCTION Log-off command: *0## (logs the user off the system). See Section 8.7 for additional information. Log-in command: *1 # ## (required for encryption). See Section 8.6 for additional information.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.13.2 Quick Buttons (P7270 Only) Quick Buttons are a two-button sequence that gives the radio user quick access to certain menu items. Quick Buttons act as a toggle function. Table 8-6: Quick Buttons QUICK KEYS 1# 2# 3# 4# 6# 8.13.3 FUNCTION Transition to ECP mode If ECP is not loaded in the radio, the radio displays “No App.” Stealth Mode On/Off Scan Mode On/Off. • If the Scan Mode is Normal when the Scan Mode is toggled Off, the Scan Mode will be Normal when toggled On again.
MM23772, Rev. F When a key on the DTMF keypad is pressed, the DTMF tone is played through the radio’s speaker. 8.14 CHANGE THE ACTIVE PROFILE The radio can store up to sixteen (16) standard profiles, one of which is the currently active profile. To change the currently active profile: 1. Press the or buttons until “ProfileMenu” is displayed. 2. Use or to scroll through the list of available profiles. 3.
MM23772, Rev. F On P7250 model radios, when stealth mode is on, pressing any radio button (other than the mic’s PTT button or the emergency button) on front panel will immediately turn stealth mode off. For example, pressing the button on the front panel will turn stealth mode off. 8.18 ADJUST SIDE TONE AUDIO LEVEL The radio sounds confirming tones called “side tones” when its buttons are pressed. Most users find this audible confirmation helpful when navigating the menus.
MM23772, Rev. F b. If the received talk group does not match the selected talk group, then the received talk group name is displayed. • When the dwell display is set to received talk group and the scan mode is None, the radio only receives voice on its selected talk group. When the call is received, the alias (if available) or the user ID of the incoming caller is displayed. • When the dwell display is not set to received talk group, then there is no display indication of an incoming call. 8.20.
MM23772, Rev. F P1 and P2 groups CANNOT be locked out. The default emergency and emergency-capable talk groups can be locked out if they are NOT in an emergency state. If a talk group is locked out and is subsequently changed to the currently selected talk 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.
MM23772, Rev. F Table 8-7: Scan Modes SCAN MODE No Scan EXPLANATION Eliminates distractions. Full communications (listen and talk) with the active talk group. No calls received from other talk groups. This is the default setting. The user can scan all talk groups in the active profile that are not locked out as long as there is demand on the site. Priority (P1 and P2) groups are user selectable. Normal Receive calls from more than one talk group, if available from the current site.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.23.3 Scan Priority The following lists the scan priority order (from highest to lowest): • Selected talk group in emergency state. • Default emergency group in emergency state. • Selected talk group. • Emergency capable group in emergency state. • Priority 1 talk group. • Priority 2 talk group. • Other (non-priority). 8.23.3.1 Change Scan Priority 1.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.24.1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call (P7270 Only) 1. Enter *8, the User ID number of the user being called, and the # key (no dashes or spaces). This feature must be enabled by the administrator. *8# A shortened User ID number can be dialed using the following guidelines: • If the radio being called is in the same region and agency – enter only the last four digits.
MM23772, Rev. F 2. Press and hold a key associated with a given number for more than three seconds. For example, press and hold the to open the Speed Dial Menu and display the third number in the speed dial list. Press the PTT button. A 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 private call until one ends the call, or the call is terminated due to an initiated emergency.
MM23772, Rev. F Table 8-9 lists and defines the messages that may be displayed by the radio during a Selective Alert. Table 8-9: Status of Selective Alert Messages STATUS MESSAGE Alert Sent Delivered Delivering New alert No alerts Busy Dest Down Ignored Inv Option Not Reg Partial Unauth Alrt Unknown Msg Unreachable 8.25.2 DEFINITION Alert message successfully sent to target. Alert message passed to network. Delivering alert message to target. New alert message received. No alerts are available.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.25.2.2 Select a Destination Using the Menu 1. Using the or key, scroll through the menu until “AlertDst” (Alert Destination) appears. 2. Use the or button to scroll through the list of User IDs until the desired destination is displayed and press the key. 3. Use the or keys to scroll through the available messages until the desired message is displayed. 4. Press the key to send the message. 5. Observe Status Messages (Table 8-9) to ensure proper delivery. 8.25.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.26.2 Press Receive an Interconnect Call , , or buttons to accept an incoming Interconnect Call. 8.27 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS The P7200 and P5200 portable radios are capable of sending an emergency alert and making emergency calls on the network. The OpenSky system handles emergency calls with the highest priority, allowing you or the people you serve to get needed help. Emergency call and alert capability for a profile is configured by the system administrator.
MM23772, Rev. F alternate between the emergency talk group name and “EMERGENCY” to indicate that the emergency has been initiated. 2. The microphone is hot (open mic) for a programmed amount of time in order to send your voice out on the emergency talk group. All of the radios in the emergency talk group hear your call and see the emergency talk group displayed on their radio. If the attempt is unsuccessful, “E-PEND” flashes periodically and a retry is queued for 10 seconds.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.28 OPENSKY ENCRYPTION (P7200 ONLY) In the OpenSky network, both data and voice use a 128-bit or 256-bit key encryption standard published by the Federal Information Processing Service (FIPS), called Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). AES is approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce for encryption of classified materials. When encryption is enabled on the network, data is encrypted from the MDIS to the Mobile End System (MES) (e.g., P7200 portable radio).
MM23772, Rev. F 8.28.2.1 Using Manual Encryption 1. Press *32 on the keypad. 2. Enter the key (1 – 16 digits for 128 bit encryption; 17 – 32 digits for 256 bit encryption). 3. Press #. 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.
MM23772, Rev. F The V-TAC supports two Extended Coverage modes: Extended Coverage for individual users (XCOV) and Extended Coverage for a talk group (XCOV-TG). 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.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.31.4 Use the XCOV-TG Mode When using the XCOV-TG mode, up to thirty (30) client radios can connect to the V-TAC. However, unlike XCOV, radios connected to using XCOV-TG are limited to communicating only on the XCOV-TG talk group and emergency communications. Advanced features such as selective calling and mobile data operations are not available to the XCOV-TG connected clients.
MM23772, Rev. F 8.31.5 Use the 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. Enter SOI Mode (P7270 Only): 1. Press *4#. 2. The radio prompts for the channel.
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MM23772, Rev. F 9 EDACS AND P25 TRUNKED OPERATION 9.1 TURN ON THE RADIO 1. Power ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON/OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. Refer to Figure 9-1 for location of the POWER ON/OFF/VOLUME knob. 2. The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group (depending on programming). 3. Adjust the POWER ON/OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. 4.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.2.1 Buttons and Knobs This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls. Other functions associated with these controls are detailed in later sections. POWER ON-OFF VOLUME KNOB Applies power to and adjusts the receiver’s volume. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio. A single alert tone (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is operational. Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.2.2 Keypad (P7250, P5250, and P7270) The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in Table 9-1 and Table 9-2.
MM23772, Rev. F Figure 9-3: P7270 Radio Front Panel Table 9-2: P7270 Keypad Functions KEY FUNCTION Primary Function: Allows the user to scroll through available systems, groups, or channels, depending on personality programming. Secondary Function: Changes the selection for an item within a list. Primary Function: Accesses the pre-stored menu. Selects a specific system.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.3 DISPLAY The radio display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 9-4) containing twelve character blocks. Lines 1 and 2 primarily 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.
MM23772, Rev. F 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 9-3). The battery icon indicates approximate level only, based on battery voltage. Table 9-3: Display Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving. Flashing – call queued. Steady – special call mode (individual or telephone). Steady – during all radio transmissions.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.5 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 9-5: Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 9-5). The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are: 9.6 Green: Receiving. Red: Unencrypted transmission. Orange: Encrypted transmission (P7200 only). STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation, various radio Status Messages can be displayed. The messages are described below.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.7 MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION TXEMER Transmit Emergency Indicates an emergency call has been transmitted on this radio. This message will be flashing on line two. VOL=40 Volume Level Indicates the current volume level. The volume level display ranges from OFF (silent) to 40 (loudest). WHC Who Has Called Indicates an individual call has been received, but not responded to.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.9 SYSTEM SELECTION METHOD 1: From the control knob: If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION control knob, select a system by turning the knob to the desired system number position (1-16). 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).
MM23772, Rev. F METHOD 2: (P7270, P7250, and P5250 model radios) From keypad: If group selection is programmed as the primary function of and select a group by pressing or to scroll through the group list. The display registers the new group name on line two. METHOD 3: (P7270 model radios) Direct Access: Press to enter the group select mode. Press the numeric key mapped to the desired group. Press . The radio will move to the selected group.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.12 NUISANCE DELETE (P7270 MODEL) A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel. 1. Turn Scan ON. 2. When the radio receives a call on the channel, press the list until the radio is power cycled. . The channel is removed from the scan 9.13 BACKLIGHT ON/OFF 1. Press to access the menu. 2. Press to scroll through menu until “BCKLGHT” appears. 3. Press to select Backlight menu. 4. Press or to toggle backlight ON and OFF. 5.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.17 HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming. Within conventional systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis. Within EDACS and P25 trunked systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per system basis. There are two ways to toggle between high and low power: 9.17.1 Using the Menu Button 1. Press . 2. Using the display. and keys, scroll until the cursor (>) appears to the left of “TX POWER” in the 3.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.18.1 Menu Item Selection Process An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the Backlight menu item. 1. Press . The menu mode is entered. 2. Press or until the display shows: 3. Press . The backlight menu item is activated. Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting. Line two shows the currently selected system or group name (see Figure 9-7). Figure 9-7: Backlight Menu Display 4.
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MM23772, Rev. F 9.19 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have three (3) different voice modes: clear (analog), digital, and private (encrypted). The voice modes are programmed on a per-group basis within each trunked system. 9.19.1 Clear Mode The Clear Mode is a voice mode in which the radio transmits and receives only clear (analog) voice signals. These analog signals are non-digitized and non-encrypted. Clear mode transmissions can be monitored easily by unauthorized persons.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.19.3.1 Display 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 button. 2. Use the or button to select "DISP KEY." 3.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.19.4.2 Transmit an Encrypted Call 1. Select the desired group or channel. 2. Place the radio in Private Mode by pressing key, and then follow the selection mode rules. On a System radio, the key can be used to toggle the Private Mode ON/OFF. When Private Mode is enabled, the icon is displayed. If the last state of the radio was Private Mode, the Private Mode will be enabled on power up. Also, the Private Mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio.
MM23772, Rev. F 2. Toggle Scan operation OFF by again pressing disappear. (Scan model) or (System model). • If the radio scans to a group other than the selected group then receives a call on the selected group, the radio will switch to the selected group. However, if the “scanned-to” group is programmed at a higher priority the radio will remain on the “scanned-to” group. • The radio will continue scanning if a new group is selected when scan is ON. will 3.
MM23772, Rev. F 2. Press . The current priority status of the group will be displayed in column 10 of line three for a time-out period. If the group is not part of the scan list the status will be blank. 3. While the status is displayed, press 4. Press to add the group to the scan list. a second time to set the group to Priority 2. A is displayed on line three. is displayed on line three. a third time to set the group to Priority 1. A is displayed on line three. The priority level 5.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.20.4 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. The group will be deleted from the system's group scan list in the same manner as if done using the steps above. Deletions done in this manner will not remain deleted if the radio is powered OFF and then powered ON. 9.
MM23772, Rev. F scan for the priority system is defined by the System Sample Time control, located in the ProScan Options dialog box. See Section 9.21.3 for more information on ProScan 9.21.3 ProScan The radio may be programmed for ProScan system scan operation for multi-site applications depending on the version of radio flash code. ProScan is an improved multi-site system scanning algorithm designed to replace ProSound™ scanning.
MM23772, Rev. F To clear the emergency, first press and hold the button. While continuing to hold the button, press the EMERGENCY button. (This will work if the radio is programmed to clear emergencies.) 9.23 INDIVIDUAL CALLS 9.23.1 Receive and Respond to an Individual Call When the radio receives an individual call (a call directed only to the user's radio), it un-mutes on the assigned working channel and displays .
MM23772, Rev. F Figure 9-11: WHC Individual Call Display Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the displayed logical ID. Powering the radio OFF and ON will clear this list. 9.23.2 Send an Individual Call 9.23.2.1 Pre-Stored Individual Calls The following procedures describe how to initiate and complete a Pre-Stored Individual Call. System Model Radio: 1. To select a pre-stored individual phone number, enter the individual call mode using the key. displayed.
MM23772, Rev. F any index other than 0 or toggle between the two lists by pressing the calls received list wraps on itself and not into the other list. key. If wrap is enabled, the Figure 9-12: Calls Received and Personality Lists The saved call list shows all ten storage locations. If no calls have been received, the saved call list will be empty and the pre-stored list will be available upon entering the individual call mode.
MM23772, Rev. F 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. Unsuccessful interconnect signaling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed until the special call is cleared or the time-out expires or another group or system is selected. Terminate a call by pressing the button. In half-duplex mode, only one person may talk at a time.
MM23772, Rev. F 3. Press to enter the overdial select/entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list. is displayed. Press 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). This overdial select/entry mode remains active until the call is dropped, cleared, or is pressed.
MM23772, Rev. F STATUS is selected you need to enter the number of the status message you intend to transmit. If no status has been programmed for the selected number key, the radio will display NO ENTRY. A valid selection will permit the status text to appear in the display for a pre-programmed time.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.29 PORTABLE DATA The P7200 and P5200 series portable radios, when operating in the P25 Trunked or EDACS configuration, permit either voice or data calls to be transmitted or received. The radio can handle only one type of call at a time; however, either data or voice is selected transparently by the operator through normal usage of the radio. Data communications is not supported in the conventional mode. The radios can be connected to Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) or to a host computer.
MM23772, Rev. F 9.29.5 Scan Lockout Mode Following the transmission or reception of a data call, if scan is enabled, scanning will stop temporarily (two independent pre-programmed times; after a receive data call and after a transmit data call). During this time the scan indicator will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended.
MM23772, Rev. F 10 PROJECT 25 (P25) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 10.1 TURN ON THE RADIO Power ON the radio by rotating the Power ON/OFF/Volume knob clockwise. A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. Refer to Figure 10-1 for location of the Power ON/OFF/Volume knob. The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group (depending on programming). Adjust the Power ON-OFF/Volume knob to the desired volume level.
MM23772, Rev. F 10.2.1 Buttons and Knobs This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls. Other functions associated with these controls are detailed in later sections. POWER ON-OFF VOLUME KNOB Applies power to and adjusts the receiver’s volume. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio. A single alert tone (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is operational. Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level.
MM23772, Rev. F 10.2.2 Keypad (P7250, P5250, and P7270) The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in Table 10-1 and Table 10-2.
MM23772, Rev. F Figure 10-3: P7270 “System” Radio Front Panel Table 10-2: P7270 Keypad Functions KEY FUNCTION Primary Function: Allows the user to scroll through available systems, groups, or channels, depending on personality programming. Secondary Function: Changes the selection for an item within a list. 1-9, *, 0, # Primary Function: Accesses the pre-stored menu. Secondary Function: Activates a selected item within a list. This is similar to an “Enter” key.
MM23772, Rev. F 10.3 DISPLAY The radio Display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 10-4) that contain 12 character blocks. Lines 1 and 2 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.
MM23772, Rev. F 10.3.1 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 10-3). The battery icon indicates approximate level only, based on battery voltage. Table 10-3: Display Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving. Steady – Special call mode (individual or telephone). Steady – During all radio transmissions.
MM23772, Rev. F 10.4 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 10-5: Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 10-5). The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are: Green: Receiving. Red: Unencrypted transmission. Orange: Encrypted transmission (P7200 only). 10.5 STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation, various radio Status Messages can be displayed. The messages are described below.
MM23772, Rev. F 10.5.1 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. 10.6 ALERT TONES The P7200 and P5200 radio provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 10-4).
MM23772, Rev. F If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, direct access to systems is not available. Press or to scroll through different sets of 16 systems each (banks) if more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio. The systems within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1. Example of Method 3: System: 1 = North 2 = South 3 = East 4 = West Group: 1 = Group 1 2 = Group 2 3 = Group 3 4 = Group 4 1.
MM23772, Rev. F 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. 10.9.2 P7250 and P5250 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 the list. 4. Press once to add as a normal group or channel. 5. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group. 6.
MM23772, Rev. F 10.13 DECLAR AN EMERGENCY 1. Press and hold the red Emergency/Home button (the length of time is programmable; check with the system administrator). 2. *TXEMER* flashes in the display, plus icon and will be displayed. After 2-3 seconds the transmit turns off. 3. *TXEMER* and remains until the emergency is cleared. 4. Press the PTT and reappears. 5. Release PTT when the transmission is complete. 10.14 LOCK/UNLOCK KEYPAD 1. Press button. 2.
MM23772, Rev. F Figure 10-6: Menu Display 3. The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function. 4. To scroll through the menu options use the or keys. When the required menu item has been found align the cursor with the option then press to select it. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using or to scroll through the list of parameter values. 5. Once the desired setting is reached press level.
MM23772, Rev. F The TX POWER menu item, when selected, toggles LOW/HIGH power. It does not use or to scroll nor is an additional press of the button required.
MM23772, Rev. F Table 10-6: Information Display PRS - NAME XXXXXXXX Personality Name EEPR SIZ EEPROM Size RAM SIZ RAM Size FLSH SIZ Flash Size RF BAND Frequency Band HSD RATE Data Transfer Rate PRS VER Software Version DSP_ _RAM DSP Software Version FLSH - VER FLASH Software r - released, 01A - revision state M/A-COM (C) – 2004 Copyright 10.17 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have three (3) different voice modes: clear (analog), digital, and private (encrypted).
MM23772, Rev. F 10.17.3 Private Mode (P7200 Only) The Private Mode allows the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and forced operation is pre-programmed. If autoselect operation is pre-programmed and the radio is in the Private Mode, the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active. If no hang time is active, the radio transmits private.
MM23772, Rev. F If the cryptographic key(s) are zeroed, one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the radio before private communications may continue. 10.17.4 Private Operation (P7200 Only) 10.17.4.1 Receive an Encrypted Call When receiving, the radio automatically switches between clear or private operation.
MM23772, Rev. F Conventional Digital or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to operate correctly. The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to de-compile, reverse engineer, or to disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.
MM23772, Rev. F 3. When the radio receives a P25 call, the radio will unmute and the ID of the transmitting radio will appear in the display. 4. Press the PTT button to respond. 5. Unanswered calls will appear in the Who Has Called (WHC) list. 10.20 EMERGENCY GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE There is no method available for a system-wide Emergency clear. An emergency group call must be cleared on each individual radio. 10.20.1 Declare an Emergency Group Call 1. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel.
MM23772, Rev. F 11 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION The radio functions in the conventional mode when using conventional communications channels (nontrunked). 11.1 CONTROLS The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the radio (Figure 11-1). Push-To-Talk and option buttons are mounted on the side (Figure 11-1). The front mounted keypad of the P7270 System model has 15 buttons and the P5250 and P7250 Scan models have six buttons.
MM23772, Rev. F 11.1.1 Buttons and Knobs This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls. Other functions associated with these controls are detailed in later sections. POWER ON/OFF VOLUME KNOB Applies power to and adjusts the receiver’s volume. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio. A single alert tone (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is operational. Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level.
MM23772, Rev. F 11.1.2 Keypad (P7250, P5250, and P7270) The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in Table 11-1 and Table 11-2.
MM23772, Rev. F Figure 11-3: P7270 Radio Front Panel Table 11-2: P7270 Keypad Functions KEY FUNCTION Primary Function: Allows the user to scroll through available systems, groups, or channels, depending on personality programming. Secondary Function: Changes the selection for an item within a list. 1-9, *, 0, # Primary Function: Accesses the pre-stored menu. Secondary Function: Activates a selected item within a list. This is similar to an “Enter” key. Selects a specific system.
MM23772, Rev. F 11.2 DISPLAY The radio display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 11-4). 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.
MM23772, Rev. F ICON DESCRIPTION Steady (rotates clockwise) – Scan mode enabled. If icon is not visible – Scan is disabled. Steady – Channel Guard enabled. If icon is not visible – Channel Guard is disabled. T99 Mode enabled. 11.3 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 11-5: Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 11-5).
MM23772, Rev. F Where: xxxx is the error code and DSP ERR or DIG V ERR is the message. 11.5 ALERT TONES The P7200 and P5200 radio provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 11-4). Table 11-4: Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Originate 1 short mid-pitched OK to talk after pressing the push-to-talk button. Carrier Control Timer 5 high-pitched/one long lowpitched PTT depressed for maximum length of time.
MM23772, Rev. F If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/CHANNEL Selection knob, direct access to systems will not be available. Pressing or will scroll through different sets of 16 systems each (banks) if more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio. The systems within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM/CHANNEL Selection knob as described previously in METHOD 1.
MM23772, Rev. F 11.9.2 P7250 and P5250 Model 1. Press to toggle scan OFF and verify is not displayed. 2. Select channel. 3. Press once to remove channel from the list. 4. Press once to add as a normal channel. 5. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 channel. 6. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 channel. 7. Press to re-start scanning. 11.10 NUISANCE DELETE (P7270 MODEL) A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel. 1. Turn Scan ON.
MM23772, Rev. F 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. 4. Press the PTT and will reappear. 5. Release PTT when the transmission is complete. 11.14 LOCK/UNLOCK KEYPAD 1. Press button. 2. Within 1 second, press the Option button on the side of the radio. 11.15 HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming.
MM23772, Rev. F 3. The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function. 4. To scroll through the menu options use the or keys. When the required menu item has been found align the cursor with the option then press to select it. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using or to scroll through the list of parameter values. 5. Once the desired setting is reached press level.
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MM23772, Rev. F Table 11-6: Information Display PRS - NAME XXXXXXXX Personality Name EEPR SIZ EEPROM Size RAM SIZ RAM Size FLSH SIZ Flash Size RF BAND Frequency Band HSD RATE Data Transfer Rate PRS VER Software Version DSP_ _RAM DSP Software Version FLSH - VER FLASH Software r - released, 01A - revision state M/A-COM (C) – 2004 Copyright 11.17 RECEIVE A CALL 1. Select desired conventional system and channel or turn scan ON and make sure desired channel is in scan list. 2.
MM23772, Rev. F 12 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades and product support. TAC is the point of contact when answers are needed to technical questions. Product specialists, with detailed knowledge of product operation, maintenance and repair provide technical support via a toll-free (in North America) telephone number. Support is also available through mail, fax and e-mail.
MM23772, Rev. F 13 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Use Table 13-1 as a troubleshooting guide if the radio does not operate properly. If additional assistance is required, contact a qualified service technician or call M/A-COM at 1-800-528-7711. Table 13-1: Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Radio will not turn on. Low Battery. Change the battery pack to a fully charged pack. No Audio. Speaker volume is muted. Increase the volume level.
MM23772, Rev. F BATTERY WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. B.
MM23772, Rev. F WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to all non-M/A-COM Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply.
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