EVX-R70 Repeater - Vertex Standard
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1. 3 2 2 Rear Accessory Connector The rear accessory connector is located above the ethernet connector Most of the Vertex Stan dard approved accessories are supplied with female terminals crimped to a 20 gauge wire specifi cally designed to fit the housing of the rear accessory connector Insert the female terminal into the accessory connector housing in the appropriate locations The accessory connector housing is provided together with the accessory Connect the accessory connector housing to the rear accessory connector on the back of the repeater Do not use other generic terminals in the housing Generic terminals can cause electrical intermittences and may cause damage to the housing o c 2 e a 5 i S lt a o 3 lt 2 5 g N 5 a o t 2 5 S al i o lt 5 5 Box 9 o a a gt gt lt K S og 0 gt o T qw gt 9 d a 9 g E sS E o 8 Z o zz I amp 7 BP 8 qm lt 5 m 8 E B e e m 8 9 P 9 3S o m lt lt 5 3 5 2 lt Table Rear Accessory Pin Functions Pin No Pin Name Pin Function Pin No Pin Name Pin Function 1 D USB Data 14 Rx Audio Receive Live Audio2 2 n USB Data 15 AUX Audio 2 Public Address 2 USB Power VBUS 5V from USB accessory cable 16 4 USB MAP ID GND USB MAP_ID2. 15 4 1 1 AC Input Power Coriniecllon iio orc copertura er en nennen 15 441 2 Ground COMMECU OM ea naked 16 4 1 3 Battery Backup Connection eine 16 4 2 IRF Antenna COMMECUOMNS ua uuu uum m an u ee ee 17 4 2 1 Duplexer Selection a a 17 4 2 2 Antenna Sele ctlon a unupa tt eai 17 Chapter 5 Post Installation 18 5 1 Applying POWEGTF tirer terio ese Dr v e E AER RE RE EE PR d 18 5 2 Verifying Proper 2 1 Hrn e hp tenu eu en anu da npn insana bk na ahnen nern RR 18 5 2 1 Front Panel LEDs14 9 9 renti 18 5 3 1 Copying the Repeater Codeplug Data to a 18 Foreword Foreword This manual is intended for use by experienced technicians familiar with similar types of equipment Specifi cally it contains installation information required for the Vertex Standard X R70 Repeater Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance See Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency RF Energy Exposure Safety Stan dards on next page Computer Software Copyrights The Vertex Standard products described in this manual may include copyrighted Vertex Standard computer programs stored in semiconductor memories
3. airborne particle level must not exceed 90 ug m If the repeater is to be installed in an environment which is usually dusty dirty or does not meet the air quality requirements then the air used to cool Caution the repeater modules must be treated using appropriate filtering devices Dust or dirt accumulating on the internal circuit boards and modules is not easily removed and can cause such malfunctions as overheating and inter mittent electrical connections gt Vertex Standard 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 1 5 1 6 1 6 1 1 6 2 Chapter 1 Pre Installation Considerations Equipment Ventilation The repeater is equipped with a cooling fan that is used to provide forced convection cooling When planning the installation observe the following ventilation guidelines Customer supplied cabinets must be equipped with ventilation slots or openings in the front for air entry and back or side panels for air to exit If several repeaters are installed in a single cabinet ensure ventilation openings surrounding each repeater allow for adequate cooling cabinets must a least 15 cm 6 inches of open space between the air vents and wall or other objects When multiple cabinets each equipped with several repeaters are installed an enclosed area ensure appropriate ventilation and consider air conditioning or other climate control equip ment to satisfy the temperature requirements stated under Section
4. uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not oc cur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help gt Vertex Standard Page 3 Product Safety RF Exposure ATTENTION BEFORE USING THIS RADIO READ THIS CHAPTER WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPER Caution ATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to February 2002 RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for FCC Occu pational Use Requirements NOTICE This radio is intended for use in occupationa
5. 7 repeater should only be connected to battery supply that is 7 dance with the applicable electrical codes for the end use country for Caution ample the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 in the U S Battery Backup Connection The X R70 Repeater offers the capability of connecting to battery backup power in the event of an AC power failure The battery backup system is connected to the repeater through the DC connector mounted at the rear of the repeater see Figure 4 2 The repeater power supply will trickle charge the backup battery If the battery is significantly discharged it is recommended that an external charger be used to charge the battery 7 The repeater is to connected to battery charger that is in accordance 7 with the applicable electrical codes for the end use country for example the Caution National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 in the U S Unplug the battery from the repeater when charging the battery with external charger Caution Figure 4 2 Making Connections to a Backup Battery gt Vertex Standard 4 2 4 2 1 4 2 2 Chapter 4 Electrical Connections RF Antenna Connections The transmit and receive antenna RF connection are made using two separate connectors Coaxial cables from the receive and transmit antenna must be connected to the Type N Tx and BNC Rx connectors The position of these connectors is shown in Figure 4 1 For re
6. Ground 17 GP5 1 PTT 5V Level GPIO PTT Input 5 MAP ID 2 Accessory Identifier 18 Ground 6 MAP ID 1 Accessory Identifier 19 GP5 2 Monitor 5V Level GPIO Monitor Input3 7 Switched Battery Voltage 20 GP5 6 5V Level GPIO 5V Level GPIO a Ground al era Channel Activity Function Speaker 9 SPKR nimm impedance 22 GP5 7 5V Level GPIO Speaker 10 SPKR 3 2 ohm minimum impedance 23 EMERGENCY Emergency Switch Input 11 Tx Audio Rear External Microphone Input4 24 GP5 8 No connection 42 Audio GND Audio Ground 25 IGN SENSE No connection 13 AUX Audio 1 Public Address 1 26 VIP 1 12V Tolerant SV GPIO External alarm Pulling this line to ground activates the PTT function thus activating the AUX MIC input 2 Fixed level independent of volume level received audio signal including alert tones Flat or de emphasis are programmed by the Programming Software Output voltage is approximately 330 mVrms for 1kHz of deviation 3 This input is used to detect when a rear microphone accessory is taken off hook This microphone signal is independent of the microphone signal on the front microphone connector The nominal input level is 80mVrms for 60 deviation The DC impedance is 660 ohms and the AC impedance is 560 ohms Page 14 Cw Vertex Standard Chapter 4 Electrical Connections Chapter 4 Electrical Connections After the X R70 Repeater has been mechanically installed electrical connections must be made This involv
7. ad here to the following procedures Guidelines e 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 Instructions e Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50 of the time To transmit talk push the Push To Talk PTT button or for radios equipped with VOX speak into the microphone The red LED will illuminate when the radio is transmitting To receive calls release the PTT button or for radios equipped with VOX stop talking The red LED will extinguish when the radio stops transmitting Transmitting 50 of the time or less is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmit ting in terms of measuring for standards compliance Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away as shown in Table 1 from the body of a vehicle with a properly installed antenna This separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed according to installation instructions externally mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in the stan dards listed above NOTE Table 1 below lists the recommended lateral distance for people in an uncontrolled environment from the body of a vehicle with an approved properly installed transmitting antenna i e mono poles over a ground pla
8. gt Vertex Standard DiGITAL Two Way Rapio SYSTEM EVX R70 Repeater INSTALLATION GUIDE Vertex Standard LMR Inc TABLE CoNTENTS FOreWOrdas EET 1 Product Safety RF Exposure 1 Manual IR VISIONS ies anime ee einander 1 Computer Software Copyrights a ne 1 Document Copyrlghts drca east 1 DISCIANMEN i s hamana uhaqqa asua a a En ah KENN RARUS UAR VE us 1 Trademarks diete tette or Rd tete be gr tete trs etai beatae poda verna qui etude uie xad eed aeq 1 Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency RF Energy Exposure Safety Standards 2 vea ente 3 Product Safety and RF 4 Chapter 1 Pre Installation 8 1 1 Installation 2 8 1 2 Environmental Conditions at Intended Installation 8 1 2 1 Operating lt lt u ke 8 12 2 See c 8 1 23 Al Quality u uuu er m 8 1 3 Equipment VentilatiOn tote
9. on how to control it Please refer to the following Web sites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to con trol your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits http www fec gov oet rfsafety rf fags html http www osha gov SLTC radiofrequencyradiation index html Federal Communication Commission Regulations FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the energy exposure limits for mobile 2 way dios before they can be marketed in the U S When 2 way radios used as a consequence of employment the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational require ments Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label directing users to specific user awareness information Your Vertex Standard 2 way radio has a RF exposure product label Also your Vertex Standard user manual or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements Compliance with RF Exposure Standard Your Vertex Standard two way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and interna tional standards and guidelines listed below regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational controlled RF expo sure environment at duty factors of up to 50 t
10. 1 2 1 Operating Temperature Range on page 8 AC Input Power Requirements The repeater is equipped with a switching power supply and this assembly operates from 100 240 VAC at 47 63 Hz AC input power A standard 3 prong line cord is supplied to connect the power supply to the AC source 4 It is recommended that a standard 3 wire grounded electrical outlet be used as the AC source Caution The outlet must be connected to an AC source capable of supplying a maximum of 280 W For a nominal 110 120 VAC input the AC source must supply 5 A and should be protected by circuit breaker rated at 15 A For a nominal 220 240 VAC input the AC source must supply 3 A and should be protected by a circuit breaker rated at 10 A Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the effects of overloading on overcurrent protection devices and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment ratings should be used when addressing this concern Equipment Mounting Methods The X R70 Repeater may be mounted in a rack bracket or cabinet available as accessories Site Grounding and Lightning Protection Proper site grounding lightning protection are vitally important consider ations Failure to provide proper lightning protection may result in permanent WARNING damage to the radio equipment One of the most important considerations when designing a communications site is the ground and lightning protection system Wh
11. OW Repeater receiving on Slot B Digital Page 12 gt gt Vertex Standard 3 2 1 Rear Panel Ya q4 SI Z Rear Panel Part Chapter 3 Indicators and Connectors No Item Description lt Rx Connector BNC Female Power Supply On Off Switch Turns on or off the power to the repeater from AC input Battery Backup Connector Backup battery supplies backup power to the repeater DC Input The battery is an optional accessory The repeater will trickle charge battery but an external charger is recom mended to equalize battery after a prolonged use Auto switching from AC to battery with loss of AC power is a function of the standard repeater power supply Supply will automatically switch back to AC operation upon the return of AC power The front panel power LED switches from green to red when on battery power lt Power Supply Fan Runs continuously to cool the repeater gt Main Power Supply Connector 100 240 Volts AC Input Rear Accessory Connector Programming cable plugs in here Ethernet Connector 100Base TX RJ45 Main Fan Variable speed Idles at room temperature Speeds up with extended use of the repeater Tx Connector Type N Female p Ground Screw Must be connected to System Ground Z Vertex Standard Page 13 Chapter 3 Indicators Connectors
12. alk 50 listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines your radio antenna radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting during talking not when it is receiving listening or in standby mode Page 4 gt Vertex Standard Product Safety RF Exposure Your Vertex Standard two way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines e United States Federal Communications Commission Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR part 2 sub part J American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1999 Edition e International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 e Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz 1999 Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Radiation Human sure Standard 2003 ANATEL Brasil Regulatory Authority Resolution 256 April 11 2001 additional requirements for SMR cellular and PCS product certification 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
13. cations e g operating fre quency PL codes color code etc Environmental Conditions at Intended Installation Site The repeater may be installed in any location suitable for electronic communications equipment provided that the environmental conditions do not exceed the equipment specifications for tempera ture humidity and air quality NOTE The 70 Repeater has been manufactured with a power saving main fan The fan powers ON temporarily as a self check after user initially turns the repeater power ON If the repeater s internal ambient temperature remains below 30 C 86 F the fan does not operate It powers ON and remains operational only after the repeater s internal ambient temperature rises above 30 C 86 F and its speed increases as the temperatures rises At 50 C 122 F the fan runs at full speed Operating Temperature Range 30 C 22 F to 60 C 140 F This is the temperature measured in close proximity to the repeater For example if the repeater is mounted in a cabinet the temperature within the cabinet is measured Humidity Humidity conditions should not exceed 95 relative humidity 50 C 122 F Air Quality For equipment operating in an area which is environmentally controlled and with the repeater s rack mounted the airborne particle level must not exceed 25 ug m For equipment operating in an area which is not environmentally controlled and with the repeater s cabinet mounted
14. cedures need to be followed to elimi nate or mitigate the potential for interaction between the radio transmitter and the equipment or device Page 6 gt gt Vertex Standard Product Safety RF Exposure 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 sensi tive to external RF energy Vehicles To avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle electronic control modules such as ABS engine or transmission controls the radio should be installed only by an experienced installer and the following precautions should be used when installing the radio 1 Refer to the manufacturer s instructions or other technical bulletins for recommendations on radio installation 2 Before installing the radio determine the location of the electronic control modules and their harnesses in the vehicle 3 Route all radio wiring including the antenna transmission line as far away as possible from the electronic control units and associated wiring Driver Safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive Always obey them When using your radio while driving please Give full attention to driving and to the road Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so req
15. ersal 48 3 cm 19 inches specifications Cabinets must provide adequate ventilation see Environmental Conditions at Intended Installation Site on page 4 and must meet the following minimum criteria 41 3 cm 16 25 inches deep 48 3 cm 19 inches wide 13 4 5 25 inches high Two mounting rails 5 cm 2 inches from the front of the cabinet with front mounting holes 5 7 cm 2 25 inches apart center to center Contact Vertex Standard Technical Support for specific question s regarding mounting equipment in customer supplied cabinets C Vertex Standard Page 11 Chapter 3 Indicators Connectors Chapter 3 Indicators and Connectors 3 1 Front Panel Vertex Standard 2 gt o o gt DIGITAL ANALOG oll o TXA RXA O e DISABLED O EVX R70 MENO 3 1 1 LED Indicator Descriptions LED Status Description Solid GREEN Repeater powered by AC POWER Repeater powered by backup battery Repeater powered off Repeater function disabled DISABLED Repeater in self test mode Repeater in normal operation mode DIGITAL Repeater in Digital Mode ANALOG Solid YELLOW Repeater in Analog Mode TXA Repeater transmitting Analog Repeater transmitting on Slot A Digital PXA Repeater receiving Analog Repeater receiving on Slot A Digital TXB Solid GREEN Repeater transmitting on Slot B Digital RX B Solid YELL
16. es making the following connections AC power cord and antenna coaxial cables Figure 4 1 shows the position of the various connectors and connections on the rear panel of the repeater TX CONNECTOR RX CONNECTOR POWER SUPPLY ON OFF SWITCH REAR ACCESSORY MAIN FAN CONNECTOR POWER BATTERY SUPPLY FAN ETHERNET CONNECTOR BACKUP CONNECTOR AC LINE CORD CONNECTOR Figure 4 1 Locations of Connectors on the Rear Panel of the Repeater 4 1 Power Supply Connections 4 1 1 AC Input Power Connection 4 Do NOT apply AC power to the repeater at this time Make sure that the cir cuit breaker associated with the AC outlet is turned to OFF Caution NOTE The AC source must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible Each repeater ships with a 2 438 m 8 feet 3 conductor line cord that connects the repeater to a 110 120 220 240 VAC source Figure 4 1 shows the location where the AC line cord connects to the repeater Insert the 3 prong plug into a 110 120 220 240 VAC grounded outlet If an alternate line cord is required obtain a suitable line cord with fittings approved by the safety testing agency in the end use country from a certified electrical parts supplier gt Vertex Standard Page 15 Chapter 4 Electrical Connections 4 1 2 Page 16 Ground Connection The repeater is equipped with a ground screw located on the rear of the repeater Connect the site ground cable to the ground screw
17. ile proper grounding techniques and lightning protection are closely related the general category of site grounding may be divided into the following section Electrical Ground Ground wires carrying electrical current from circuitry or equipment at the site is included in the cat egory of electrical ground Examples include the AC or DC electrical power used to source equip ment located at the site and wires or cables connected to alarms or sensors located at the site RF Ground This type of ground is related to the bypassing of unwanted radio frequency energy to earth ground An example of RF grounding is the use of shielding to prevent or at least minimize the leakage of unwanted RF energy from communications equipment and cables gt Vertex Standard Page 9 Chapter 1 Pre Installation Considerations 1 6 3 1 6 4 Page 10 Lightning Ground Providing adequate lightning protection is critical to a safe reliable communications site RF trans mission cables and AC and DC power lines must all be protected to prevent lightning energy from entering the site Comprehensive coverage of site grounding techniques and lightning protection is not within the scope of this instruction manual but there are several excellent industry sources for rules and guidelines on grounding and lightning protection at communications sites Equipment Grounding The repeater is equipped with a ground screw located on the rear of the repeater power supply m
18. l controlled conditions where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC lim its This radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer or any other use This 2 way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency RF spectrum to provide communica tions between two or more users over a distance It uses radio frequency RF energy or radio waves to send and receive calls RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy Other forms include but are not limited to sunlight and x rays RF energy however should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnet ic energy which when used improperly can cause biological damage Very high levels of x rays for example can damage tissues and genetic material Experts in science engineering medicine health and industry work with organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF energy These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection All Vertex Standard 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
19. n L ul RAS a ah dan Ta on KEINE Sue RAE aaa innen 9 1 4 AC Input Power Isequlremetts ei u uuu a haqayqa has Ma maa na t nn 9 WALT Circuit Overloading 24 ee toits ii dera aeu Puer sss 9 1 5 Equipment Mounting Methods Hure REA TERR PRAE 9 1 6 Site Grounding and Lightning 9 1 6 1 Electrical Gro nd itr ced 9 1 6 2 RESGTOUNd 9 1 6 3 Lightning Ground eec ei eisen 10 1 6 4 Equipment 10 Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation 22 11 2 1 Unpacking EqQuipmient au men uman ee a ee Dh 11 2 2 Transferring Equipment from Shipping Container to Rack or 11 Chapter 3 Indieators and COnnectors eo een ano 12 3 1 Front Panel RERUMS a piqa 12 321 1 LED Indicator muu ee ieh 12 3 2 FRA ER M 13 3 2 1 IEEE Y TEN IEEE 13 3 2 2 Rear Accessory Connector 14 Chapter 4 Electrical Connections noire a ie arena 15 4 1 Power Supply
20. ne or dipoles at several different ranges of rated radio power for mobile radios installed in a vehicle Table 1 Rated Power of Vehicle Installed Mobile Two Way Radio Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance from Vehicle Body Mobile Radio Rated Power see Note Minimum Lateral Distance from Vehicle Body Less than 7 watts 8 inches 20 centimeters 7 to 15 watts 16 to 39 watts 2 feet 60 centimeters 40 to 110 watts 3 feet 90 centimeters 1 foot 30 centimeters e When a mobile radio is used in conjunction with another co located transmitter such as a Vehicular Re peater it is the vehicle operator s responsibility to take appropriate steps to keep bystanders at the re quired separation distance from the vehicle to ensure compliance with the FCC s RF energy exposure limits for the general population See the co located transmitter s user manual for more details gt Vertex Standard Page 5 Product Safety RF Exposure you are not sure of the rated power of your radio contact your Vertex Standard representative or dealer and supply the radio model number found on the radio model label If you can not determine the rated power out then assure 3 feet separation from the body of the vehicle The maximum power shown on the FCC Grant may be higher than the rated power allowing for production variation Mobile Antenna Installation Guidelines These mobile antenna installation g
21. nges to any products herein to improve readability function or design Vertex Standard does not assume any li ability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein nor does it cover any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others Trademarks Vertex Standard the Stylized VS logo are registered in the US Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners 2011 by Vertex Standard Co Ltd CS Vertex Standard Page 1 Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency RF Energy Exposure Safety Standards Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency RF Energy Exposure Safety Standards ATTENTION This radio is intended for use in occupational controlled conditions where users have full knowl edge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits This radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer or any other use To ensure compliance to RF Energy Safety Standards Install only Vertex Standard approved antennas and accessories sure that Product Safety and RF Safety Booklet enclosed with this radio is available to the end user upon completion of the installation of this radio Before using this product the operator must be familiar with the RF energy awareness information and oper ating instructions on the Product Safety and RF Expos
22. ns The antenna must be connected to the duplexer with a high grade 50 Ohm transmission line hard line The line must have connectors to match the connectors on the duplexer and antenna It is important that all antenna cables are grounded at the point they enter the building Caution The antenna design is the customer s responsibility All aspects of the antenna design must comply with the relevant local regulations Caution CS Vertex Standard Page 17 Chapter 5 Post Installation Checklist Chapter 5 Post Installation Checklist After the X R70 Repeater has been mechanically installed and all electrical connections have been made power may now be applied and the repeater checked for proper operation 5 1 Applying Power Before applying power to the repeater make sure all boards are securely seated in the appropriate connectors on the backplane and that all RF cables are securely connected Turn ON the circuit breaker controlling the AC outlet that is supplying power to the repeater Power Supply Module 5 2 Verifying Proper Operation Operation of the repeater can be verified by observing the state of the 8 LEDs located on the front panel and exercising radio operation 4 Some repeater components can become extremely hot during operation Turn off all power to the repeater and wait until sufficiently cool before touch Caution ing the repeater 5 2 1 Front Panel LEDs After turning ON the repeater power
23. odule This screw is used to connect the repeater to the site grounding All antenna cables and AC and DC power cabling should be properly grounded and lightning protected by following the rules and guidelines provided in the above reference Failure to provide proper lightning protection may result in permanent damage to the radio equipment gt gt Vertex Standard Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation This section describes the procedures to unpack and mechanically install the X R70 Repeater A variety of mounting methods are possible depending on which type of cabinet or rack if any has been selected to house the repeater s 2 1 2 2 Be sure to observe proper electrostatic discharge precautions if modules must be removed from the repeater Caution Unpacking Equipment The following items are packed together in the box X R70 Repeater ACLine Cord X R70 Repeater Installation Guide This Booklet 4 Inspect the equipment for damage immediately after unpacking and make a report of the extent of any damage to the transportation com WARNING pany and to Vertex Standard Transferring Equipment from Shipping Container to Rack or Cabinet The repeater is shipped in a box Upon delivery the equipment must be removed from the container and transferred to a rack or cabinet NOTE Customer supplied cabinets and racks must have mounting rail and hole spacing compat ible with EIA Univ
24. or after a repeater reset the 8 LEDs on the repeater front panel Light for about one second to indicate that they are functional then Go off for one second then Indicate the operational status of the repeater 5 3 Archiving 5 3 1 Copying the Repeater Codeplug Data to a Computer Backup the repeater s codeplug data by using the Programming Software on a computer Page 18 gt gt Vertex Standard Note gt Vertex Standard Page 19 Note Page 20 Vertex Standard Part 15 21 Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user s authorization to operate this device l gt Vertex Standard Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR Inc All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR Inc C1 03 L 2 Q 0
25. or other media Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Vertex Standard certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs including but not limited to the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program According ly any copyrighted Vertex Standard computer programs contained in the Vertex Standard products described in this manual may not be copied reproduced modified reverse engineered or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Vertex Standard Furthermore the purchase of Vertex Standard products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Vertex Standard except for the normal non exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product Document Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Vertex Standard No part of this manual may be reproduced distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permis sion of Vertex Standard Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Furthermore Vertex Standard reserves the right to make cha
26. peater use the anten nas need adequate isolation between them or if one antenna is used the duplexer needs to have adequate isolation between the Tx and Rx ports The isolation requirements are unique to each band and are shown in the table below Frequency Band Bandwidth Isolation VHF 136 174 MHz 85 dB UHF 1 403 470 MHz 75 dB UHF 2 450 512 MHz 85 dB If the duplexer isolation is not adequate a preselector may also be used The repeater can key up at any time due to input from a subscriber unit or a CW ID Please ensure that all power is switched off before disconnecting the Caution transmit antenna Duplexer Selection The selection of a duplexer is critical to system performance The use of a notch band reject du plexer is possible in some systems that are not located at high RF density sites The duplexer must be able to handle at least 50 W continuously For the best system performance the insertion loss should be less than 2 dB If the repeater is used in higher RF density sites the use of a pass notch duplexer is recommended Antenna Selection The selection of the antenna is critical to system performance The selected antenna must be 50 Ohm impedance and capable of at least 50 Watts Gain antennas may be used to increase system coverage Please take note of licensing restrictions when selecting gain antennas Some services or regions may have antenna gain or system ERP limitatio
27. s sociation One Battery Park Quincy MA gt Vertex Standard Page 7 Chapter 1 Pre Installation Considerations Chapter 1 Pre Installation Considerations 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 Page 8 Proper installation ensures the best possible performance and reliability of the X R70 Repeater Pre installation planning is required This includes considering the mounting location of the repeater in relation to input power and antennas Also consider the site environmental conditions the par ticular mounting method several available and required tools and equipment If this is the first time this type of equipment is being installed it is highly recommended that the user read this entire installation section before beginning the actual installation Installation Overview The following information is an overview for installing the 70 Repeater and ancillary equipment Plan the installation paying particular attention to environmental conditions at the site ventila tion requirements and grounding and lightning protection Unpack and inspect the equipment Mechanical install the equipment at the site Make necessary electrical and cabling connections including the following AC input cabling Coaxial cables to transmit and receive antennas Perform post installation function checkout test of the equipment to verify proper installation Proceed to customize the repeater parameters per customer specifi
28. s for Mobile Two Way Radios Installed as Fixed Site Control Stations If mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a control station or as a fixed unit the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements in order to ensure optimal performance and compliance with the RF energy exposure limits in the standards and guidelines listed on page 4 The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if at all possible As with all fixed site antenna installations it is the responsibility of the licensee to manage the site ac cordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may require additional compliance actions such as site survey measurements signage and site access restrictions in order to ensure that exposure limits are not exceeded For additional installation information see the guidelines for minimum separation distances provided above in the RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions section of this document Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility NOTE Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility It may be necessary to conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment used in or around vehicles or near fixed site antenna is sensitive to external RF energy or if any pro
29. uidelines are limited to metal body motor vehicles or vehicles with ap propriate ground planes Antennas should be installed 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 spe cific radio models and antennas See the Radio Installation Manual for specific information on how and where to install specific types of approved antennas to facilitate recommended operating distances to all potentially exposed persons Use only the Vertex Standard approved supplied antenna or a Vertex Standard approved re placement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and may result in non compliance with RF Safety Standards Approved Accessories This radio has been tested and meets RF Safety Standards when used with the Vertex Standard acces sories supplied or designated for this product Use of other accessories may result in non compliance with RF Safety Standards Fora list of Vertex Standard approved antennas visit the following Web site which lists approved acces sories for your radio model http www vertexstandard com Imr Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instruction
30. uire Operational Warnings For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not mount or place a mobile radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force WARNING If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas such as below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted 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 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 National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 58 for storage handling and or container infor mation For a copy of the LP gas standard NFPA 58 contact the National Fire Protection A
31. ure chapter beginning with page 4 to ensure compli ance with Radio Frequency RF energy exposure limits For a list of Vertex Standard approved antennas and other accessories visit the following web site which lists approved accessories for your radio model http www vertexstandard com Imr Page 2 gt gt Vertex Standard Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2 1077 C Responsible Party Name Vertex Standard USA Inc Address 8000 West Sunrise Blvd Ft Lauderdale FL 33322 Hereby declares that the product Model Name X R70 conforms to the following regulations FCC Part 15 subpart B section 15 107 a 15 107 d and section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates
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