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Tyco LPE-200 User's Manual

1. operate correctly NOTE 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 decompile reverse engineer or disassemble the Object Code or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human readable form 77 PORTABLE DATA The LPE 200 radios when operating in the 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 selection of 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 Any RS 232 compatible device that supports the Radio Data Interface RDI protocol Version 1 91 or greater may be connected to the radio Support for MDT s or host computers is a programmable option per radio Additionally radios may also be programmed for data only operation no voice calls transmitted or received DISPLAYS The following will be displayed in the display during the various states of data mode of operation TX DATA Displayed on top line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call RX DATA Displayed on top line of display whe
2. Talk around mode Telephone Interconnect trunked group Trunked Operation trunked radio system trunked system Wide Area Encode working channel a programmed feature to scan monitor activity on separate trunked systems and receive calls on any of these systems Trunked Mode Only also referred to as direct mode talk around provides a direct unit to unit short range communications link It is intended to maintain communications outside of the main system coverage area this feature allows the user to initiate or receive telephone calls through the radio if the system is configured for this operation Trunked Mode Only a radio communications path shared by two or more users Trunked Operation refers to the use of a set of radio frequency channels by multiple user groups By using high speed digital data the radio goes to an unused channel when a call is initiated and will also only respond to calls in the same user group In this way conversation privacy between user groups is assured a radio system in which a limited number of radio channels is dynamically allocated to groups of people for communication purposes a set of one or more trunked groups a programmed option which ensures all system scanning mobile and personal radios have time to lock onto the call before the initiating unit is allowed to talk a radio channel transmit receive that is automatically assigned by the site controlle
3. A short tone or beep sounds to indicate a key has been pressed A short low pitched tone indicates the key is not active in the current mode 28 OPERATION TURNING ON THE RADIO 1 Turn 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 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 Select the desired system and group see system and group selection section The display indicates the current system and group names The radio is now ready to transmit and receive calls NOTE In the trunked environment CC SCAN will be displayed if communication with the system s control channel cannot be established This may occur if for example the radio is out of range of the trunking site It may be necessary to move to another location or select another trunking system to re establish the control channel link for trunked mode operations CC SCAN is displayed on the group line until a control channel is accessed 29 SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION System Selection Several methods can be used to select a new system METHOD 1 METHOD 2 METHOD 3 30 From knob If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob select a system by turning the SYSTEM GROU
4. 2 67 NOTE The TX POWER menu item when selected toggles LO HI AUTO power for trunked systems or LO HI power for conventional systems It does not use CA or CY to scroll nor an additional press of the m button Table 2 Menu Item Information FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER COMMENT SETTING Keypad Lock Menu item Locked Locks the keypad To KEY LOCK Unlocked unlock press and release Once selected M then within 1 second LOCKED press the option button NOTE this sequence is also a short cut to locking he keypad Backlight Adjust s the light level for ghting Contrast Adjust E s the display contrast Transmit Power HI LO Select AUTO TRNK Radio Revision Menu item Informational s the information Information REVISION displays only see display to view radio no user selectable settings Toggle Scan SCAN ON OFF Toggles Scan operation On Off On Off Toggle Private PRIVATE ON OFF Toggles private mode Mode ON Off Display current DISP KEY Informational Displaces current encryption Encryption Key displays only see key radio no user selectable settings FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER COMMENT SETTING Display Current HOME N A Selects Home Home Group Group Channel Channel N A Select Desired SYS SEL Refer to the Table of System Contents for SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION Add Group SCAN ADD Adds to Scan List Channel to Scan List Delete SCAN DEL Deletes fr
5. CA or Cw key Press Gm k turns on Scroll through the list of stored phone numbers using the CA or Cv key until the desired number is displayed Press 2 Press the PIT button when the radio is clear to transmit turns on amp turns off and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called individual s name or LID The message INDV displays on line two Direct Dialing of Individual Calls System Model only The following procedures describes how to initiate and complete a direct dialed individual call 1 If the individual call ID is not stored in the pre stored list of call ID s but the individual unit ID is known it can be entered directly from the keypad Note The ID of the last individual call made can be recalled by pressing then the OPTION button 53 2 Press the PTT button to transmit turns on E turns off and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called individual s ID followed by the logical ID number of the unit being called The message INDV displays on line two Proceed talking into the microphone Call Storage Lists There are two lists available for call storage in the LPE 200 radio the calls received list 1 10 and the personality list 1 99 as defined by the user When the individual call mode is entered by pressing gv the calls received list is available The user can toggle to the personality list by selecting any index other than O or toggle between
6. MESSAGE OPERATION Status operation permits the transmission of a pre programmed status condition to the EDACS site Message operation permits the transmission of a pre programmed message text to an EDACS site STATUS OPERATION To send a status condition press the m key followed by CA or CY key to select the pre programmed status STATUS and 0 through 9 pre programmed status selections are available from the menu If 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 After the time out expires or the m key has been 62 pressed the m key will override the time out period the status is selected and will be transmitted to the site or stored in the radio memory where it can be polled by the site at a future time Status messages can also be programmed for single key operation so that a single press of a key assigned to a status message automatically transmits that message If the site does not receive the status properly the radio will sound a low pitched tone The status selection can also be canceled by pressing the CLEAR button prior to the time out period To view the currently selected status after it has been transmitted press the m key and then the CA key to ramp to STS r
7. Responding To An Individual Call Trunked Mode Only When the radio receives an individual call a call directed only to the user s radio it unmutes on the assigned working channel and turns on i The first line on the display shows the logical ID number of the unit sending the message or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list The radio can be programmed to ring when an individual call is received If enabled the ring begins five seconds after the caller unkeys and will continue until the PTT button the CLEAR MONITOR button or the individual call mode is entered NOTE The volume of the ring is adjustable through the volume control levels If a response is made by pressing the PTT to the call prior to the programmed call back time out the call will automatically be directed to the originating unit If a response is not made before the call back time out the radio will return to normal receive display and WHC will appear on the first line of the LCD 50 To respond after the call back time out press the key The radio s display will show the callers ID on the first line and WHCI 1 on the second line Pressing the PTT button at this point will initiate an individual call back to the original caller The radio stores the ID s of the last 10 callers in the Calls Received List as shown Individual calls are stored in the top half of the list 1 10 and Group calls are stored in the bottom
8. batteries operable on arrival only parts and accessories except as noted in B 1 sol d by Seller s Service Parts Operation le radios two 2 years radios two 2 years year ler shall correct the failure at its option parts thereof ii by making available at Seller s by replacing the failed Equipment with part furnished hereunder is the parties will be provided at covered under Paragraph B 3 To be Service Center ASC or business location for fixed location equipment Service Center or other ion Equipmen or transportai which i instructions or life inherently red installed ind of misuse or detrimental has a normal to title based warranty tort however instituted Upon the expiration of e The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether oral written expressed implied or statutory NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL PURPOSE SHALL APPLY IN NO EVENT SHALL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INDIREC This warranty applies only within M A COM 3315 Old Forest Road Lynchburg VA 24501 1 800 528 7711 TY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES he United Sta es AE LZT 123 3248 1 R5A 98 BATTERY WARRANTY A M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc hereinafter Seller warrants to the original purchaser for use hereinafter Buyer that nickel ca
9. beeps will be heard if 1 the radio is keyed when the system is busy 2 if no channels are available for sending the message 3 if the call queue is full 4 or if an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is transmitting Releasing the PTT button and re keying initiates a new channel request Call Denied Trunked Mode Only If the radio is keyed and a low pitched tone is heard the radio is not authorized on the system or talk group selected 27 Carrier Control Timer If the programmed time for continuous transmission is exceeded five short high pitched warning tones followed by a long low pitched tone will be heard The transmitter will shut down shortly after hearing the alert interrupting communications Release and re key the PTT button to maintain communications This will reset the carrier control timer and turn the transmitter back on Low Battery Warning A low pitched tone is heard and 5 comes on indicating that the battery voltage is low Double tones are then heard until the PTT or CLEAR button is pressed Low Battery Alert Transmit Lockout If the radio is keyed and a double tone is heard as well as LOW BATT is displayed the battery is discharged beyond the point where the radio will transmit The radio will still be able to receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond the point of operation after which the battery will need to be recharged to resume normal operation Key Press Alert
10. entered directly from the keypad Start by pressing the y Then enter the required number from the keypad Note The last number entered directly can be recalled by first pressing then the OPTION button Press the PTT button the radio performs the necessary signaling to obtain a communication channel When the signaling is comp and the radio is clear to transmit t turns on E turns off and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called phone number The message PHONE displays on line two The radio then automatically transmits the dialed number A telephone ring can 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 individual called 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 CLEAR MONITOR button 57 NOTE In half duplex mode only one person may talk at a time The radio PTT button needs to be pressed in order to communicate to the individual called and released for the individual called to be heard 4 To terminate the call momentarily press the CLEAR MONITOR button DTMF Overdial Conventional Mode Telephone Interconnect Once the radio has established a connection to the public telephone syste
11. half of the list 1 10 The most recent call is stored in position 1 the second most recent call is stored in position 2 etc CALL RECEIVED LIST WHCI 10 INDIVIDUAL Most recent received calls GROUP To access this list press the key twice Use the CA Cw keys to scroll through the list Pressing the m key will display the time elapsed since the call was received After pressing an example of the display is as follows 51 Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the displayed logical ID Turning the radio off and on will clear this list Sending An Individual Call Trunked Mode Only Pre Stored Individual Calls The following procedures describes how to initiate and complete a pre stored individual call System Model 1 52 To select a pre stored individual phone number enter the individual call mode using the key bs turns on Then scroll through the list of stored numbers using the CA or Cw key Press the PTT button when the radio is clear to transmit B turns on is turns off and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called individual s name if found in the list of stored individuals or LID followed by the logical ID number of the unit being called The message INDV displays on line two Scan Model 1 To select a pre stored individual number enter the menu mode by using the m key Scroll through the mode list using the
12. or to the currently selected group depending on programming Adding Groups to a Scan List SCAN Model Radios 1 Scan must be off to add delete groups to from the scan list If the scan icon is on press the key to turn scan off Select the desired group using the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob and or the or Cw keys If the selected group is currently on the list pressing will display El on line three If the scan list status icon is blank the group can be added to the scan list by pressing the key HH will be displayed on line three Press the key a second time to set the group to Priority 2 A is displayed on line three 41 5 Press a third time to set the group to Priority 1 A is displayed on line three The priority level section sequence only advances the group to the next high priority level and stops at priority level 1 To select a lower priority level the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority If the priority 1 and Priority 2 groups are already set and a new group is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2 the previously assigned group will change to non priority scanning One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed SCAN DIS The radio is not programmed to scan FIXED P1 A Priority 1 group has been pre programmed into the radio A new Priority 1 group cannot be selecte
13. the two lists by pressing the key If wrap is enabled the calls received list wraps on itself and not into the other list CALL PERSONALITY RECEIVED LIST LIST WHCI 10 Programmable 1 10 From Keypad Preprogrammed into radio 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 54 When in the saved call list pressing the m key toggles the time stamp on and off The time stamp indicates how long ago the call was received When in the pre stored list pressing the m key toggles the Logical IDentification LID on and off TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS Receiving A Telephone Interconnect Call Trunked Mode Only When the radio receives a telephone interconnect call a call directed only to the user s radio it unmutes on the assigned working channel and turns on 1 The first line displays PHONE The second line displays INDV Proceed with the call Press PTT to talk release PTT to listen Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call Trunked Mode Only Pre Stored Number Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call 1 System Model To select a previously stored phone number press y i turns on Use the CA Cw keys to scroll through the list of stored numbers Scan Model To select a previous
14. 5 The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function To scroll through the menu options use the A or Cw keys When the required menu item has been found align the cursor with the option then press m to select it The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using Ca or CY to scroll through the list of parameter values Once the desired setting is reached press m to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing Ca or CY will scroll through a list of informational displays The possible menu items are listed in Table 1 An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the backlight menu item PRESS M The menu mode is entered PRESS A or Cw until the display shows 66 PRESS M 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 The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using CA or CY Once the desired setting is reached press m to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing CA or CY will scroll through a list of informational displays The menu items are listed Table
15. AL NICKEL CADMIUM NiCd BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL The product you have purchased may contain a NiCd Nickel Cadmium rechargeable recyclable battery At the end of its useful life under various state Nita and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details concerning recycling options or proper disposal in your area Call Toll Free 1 800 8 BATTERY for information and or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your state NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE NiMH BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL There are no laws regulating the disposal of nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries However they may be recycled Call Toll Free 1 800 8 BATTERY for information and or procedures regarding the recycling of nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries E e INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Ensure the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob is in the OFF detent position 90 2 Align the battery pack tabs with the battery mounting plate slots on the back of the radio see Figure 7 3 Insert the tabs into the slots push down and slide the battery toward the battery latch until the battery latch clicks into place While pressing 2 Take hold of the Battery Pack and the Battery Pack slide it back until it stops Release Button 3 Lift up and separate the battery pack from the radio 4 When replacing the battery pack align the ribs on th
16. ING RULES AND REGULATIONS NOTE Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier Any repairs alterations or substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer s warranty Two way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission FCC As an operator of two way radio equipment the user must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the intended type of radio operation Following these rules will help to eliminate confusion assure the most efficient use of existing radio channels and result in a smoothly functioning radio network When using the radio remember these rules 1 It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency message In conventional mode the radio operates in much the same way as a telephone party line therefore always listen to make sure that the line is clear that no one else is on the air before sending any messages If someone is sending an emergency message such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident KEEP OFF THE AIR 86 Use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal Law It is against the law to send false call letters or a false distress or emergency messag
17. IVING A CALL sss 82 SENDING A CALL 82 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ADDING CHANNELS TO A SCAN LIS Teu ano ore tek 83 DELETING CHANNELS FROM A SCAN LIST Rm 84 NUISANCE DELETE ese 84 TURNING SCAN ON eene 85 TURNING SCAN OFF eee 85 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS 86 OPERATING TIPS i a aian aaa 88 BATTERY PACKS n ann a aaan 88 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 88 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL 5t ion idad 90 NICKEL CADMIUM NiCd BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL i ecce 90 NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE NiMH BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL 90 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 90 REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 91 INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE 92 BATTERY PACKS oinaan 93 ACCESSORIES gue 94 GLOSSARY 4 nean 95 WARRANTY tinm oett tert s 98 BATTERY WARRANTY er 99 OPERATOR S RADIO SETUP 100 EMERGENCY NUMBERS s 101 INTRODUCTION This manual describes how to use the EDACS ProVoiceM LPE 200 Portable Radio The LPE 200 is a synthesized microprocessor based high performance portable FM radio providing reliable two way communications in the Enhanced Digital Access Communications System EDACS or ProVoice trunking environment and conventional communication systems In the trunked system mode the user selects a communications system and group In this mode channel selection is
18. Individual Call Trunked Mode Only sene 52 Call Storage Lists 54 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLES trie 55 Receiving A Telephone Interconnect Call Trunked Mode Only 55 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call Trunked Mode Only 55 DTMF Overdial Conventional Mode Telephone Interconnect 58 PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES 61 Prestoring Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the Keypad System Model only 61 STATUS MESSAGE OPERATION 62 STATUS OPERATION uses 62 MESSAGE OPERATION s 63 DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION 63 EMERGENCY OPERATION 64 MACRO KEY OPERATION 65 MEN Wis iiid eee tete teres 65 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION 70 Clear Mode sssssseeee 70 Digital Mod ne eaa 71 Private Mode ssssssssssss 72 Private Operation sssss 74 PORTABLE DATA tete 78 DISPEAYS cit utin de ere 78 DATA OFF OPERATION 79 DATA ON OPERATION e 79 EXITING DATA CALLS 80 SCAN LOCKOUT MODE 80 DATA LOCKOUT MODE 81 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 81 RECE
19. NTERFACE BUTTONS AND KNOBS Scan Model System Model BUTTON AND KEYPAD REASSIGNMENT Messages Error Messages UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR ALERT TONES Call Originate Call Queued Trunked Mode Only Autokey Trunked Mode Only System Busy Trunked Mode Only Call Denied Trunked Mode Only Carrier Control Timer Low Battery Warning Low Battery Alert Transmit Lockout Key Press Alert OPERATION TURNING ON THE RADIO SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION System Selection TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Group or Channel Selection 32 TRUNKED MODE OPERATION 35 Receiving A Group Call 35 Sending A Group Call 37 Conventional Failsoft 38 EMERGENCY OPERATION 38 SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS 40 Turning Scan On and Off 40 Adding Groups to a Scan List 41 Deleting Groups from a Scan List 44 Nuisance Delete ssssss 45 SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS 46 Wide Area System Scanning 46 Priority System Scan 46 ProSound eter ed 48 PROSGAN ELEM 48 Menu Selection ssssesss 49 Pre Programmed Keypad Key 50 INDIVIDUAL CALLS sees 50 Receiving And Responding To An Individual Call Trunked Mode Ol ree eon 50 Sending An
20. Operator s Manual AE LZT 123 1868 R10A The Future 97 Mobile Radio EDACS ProVoice LPE 200 Portable Radio MAC Electronics NOTE Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized Service technician or facility designated by the supplier Any repairs alterations or substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer s warranty NOTICE The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States This manual is published by M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc without any warranty Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and or equipment may be made by M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc at any time and without notice Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc Copyright O 1998 2001 M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc All rights reserved 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION USER I
21. P CHANNEL knob to the desired system number position 1 16 The display registers the new system name on line one NOTE The radio is supplied with a mechanical stop which can if desired limit the number of positions accessed If the knob will not access all positions do not force it From keypad If system selection is programmed as the primary function of CA and CY select a system by pressing A or CY to scroll through the system list The display registers the new system name on line one Direct Access Press to enter the system select mode Press the numeric key which is mapped to the desired system Press v The radio will move to the selected system Example System Note lf system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob direct access to systems will not be available Pressing CA or CY 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 GROUP CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1 1 North Group 1 Group 1 2 South 2 Group 2 3 East 3 Group 3 4 West 4 Group 4 Press 1 South is the currently selected system Press 4 31 Group or Channel Selection Several methods can be used to select a new group or channel METHOD 1 32 From knob If group selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob sel
22. Sound The radio may be programmed for ProSound system scan operation for multi site applications ProSound is an enhanced multi site system scanning algorithm compared to Wide Area System Scan ProSound provides the radio with the ability to select a new system for the radio to communicate on when the selected system drops below a predefined level This is accomplished by enabling each radio to analyze the signal quality of its current control channel and compares it with the signal quality of the control channel for each site in its adjacency scan list The signal quality metric used for the ProSound algorithm is based on Digital Received Signal Strength Indicator DRSSI measurements When the selected system degrades to a pre programmed level the radio will begin to look for a better control channel Once a control channel that exceeds the pre programmed parameters is found t6he radio will change to the new system and emit a tone If the control channel is completely lost the radio will enter Wide Area System scanning and search the programmed adjacent systems until a suitable control channel is found ProScan The radio may be programmed for ProScan system scan operation for multi site applications depending on the version of radio flash code The ProScan algorithm is available on the LPE 200 Platform with Release R8A or higher radio flash code ProScan is an improved multi site system 48 scanning algorithm designed to rep
23. a time out period 3 Press or during this time out period to delete the channel from the scan list n turns off Any channel that is not in a conventional system channel scan list will show a blank for the time out period when it is the selected channel Nuisance Delete A channel can also be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel by pressing AID scan key during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted channel The channel will be deleted from the system s channel 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 turned off and then back on 84 TURNING SCAN ON 1 Toggle scan operation on by pressing or E ARE 358 rotates clockwise when the radio is scanning When a channel on the scan list receives a channel assignment the radio unmutes on the assigned channel comes on and the received scan channel is displayed e The radio will continue scanning if a new channel is selected when scan is on Pressing the PTT button when scan is on will cause the radio to transmit on the displayed channel or to the currently selected channel depending on programming NOTE Scan will be temporarily disabled when an emergency is declared TURNING SCAN OFF Toggle scan operation off by pressing or GN The radio will resume operation on the selected channel 85 OPERAT
24. atically selected on a per group channel basis according to the radio programming Groups and channels within the digital system can be programmed for keys 1 7 private Up to 8 banks of 7 keys can be stored for private systems The bank is specified per system When operating on a group or channel programmed for private mode all transmissions are private transmissions and the radio receives clear and private signals The status icon display turns on when the private mode is enabled If the selected group or channel is programmed for autoselect capability the mode may be toggled between private 72 and clear with the m key then following the selection mode rules Radios programmed for forced private operation do not allow a change of the transmit mode Displaying the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number To display the cryptographic key currently in use 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 m button 2 Use the CA or CY button to select DISP KEY 3 Then use the CA or CY button to toggle between displaying the system key or the group channel key System Encryption Key 73 Group Channel Encryption Key Key Zero All cryptographic keys can be zeroed erased from radio memory by pressing the MONITOR CLEAR button and wh
25. attery release button is located on the back adjacent to the PPT button The display has three twelve character alphanumeric lines used to show the operational mode of the radio A back light illuminates the display and the keypad for nighttime use An LED is located on the front top edge of the radio Red indicates transmit Figure 1 LPE 200 Radio Scan Model Shown 10 Figure 2 LPE 200 Radio System Model Shown System Group Power On Off Channel Knob Volume Knob Antenna 3 4 Emergency TXLED wann 5 Button Battery Release Button Option Button lt Q Clear Monitor Button Push To Talk PTT Button Figure 3 Top Back and Left Panel Views 11 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 12 SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL KNOB POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB Selects Systems or groups channels depending on programming This is a 16 position rotary knob See SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION for details Note The radio is supplied with a mechanical stop which can if desired limit the positions accessed If the knob will not access all positions do not force it Applies power to the radio and adjusts the receiver s volume Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio A single alert tone if enabled through programming indicates th
26. ckout feature is programmed for the selected channel the radio will not transmit when the channel is busy Press and hold the PTT button The radio will display B and a short beep sounds if programmed indicating that communication can begin Hold the radio approximately three inches from the mouth and speak in a normal voice into the microphone located at upper left front corner Release the PTT button when the transmission is complete and listen for a reply The following procedures outline scan operations for conventional channels ADDING CHANNELS TO A SCAN LIST 1 With scan operation turned off select the desired channel to add to the selected conventional system channel scan list Press A Scan System The current status will be RU in column 10 of line three for a time out period Press or to add the channel to the scan list Y is displayed on the line This sets the selected channel for non priority scanning One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed 83 SCAN DIS The radio is not programmed to scan FIXD LST A fixed scan list has been pre programmed into the radio It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio DELETING CHANNELS FROM A SCAN LIST 1 With scan operation turned off select the desired channel to delete from the selected conventional system s channel scan list 2 Press A D Scan or 9 System The current status is displayed for
27. d Battery voltage has dropped below the point to where the radio is no longer able to transmit The radio will still be able to receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond the point of operation upon which the Message RXEMER TXEMER VOL 31 WHC UNKNOWN Name Receive Emergency Transmit Emergency Volume Level Who Has Called trunked mode only Unknown ID Description radio will automatically shutdown Trunked mode only Indicates an emergency call is being received This message will be flashing on line two Trunked mode only Indicates an emergency call has been transmitted on this radio This message will be flashing on line two Indicates the current volume level The volume level display ranges from OFF silent to 31 loudest ON indicates an individual call has been received but not responded to The indicator turns OFF if the individual cal mode is entered the system is changed or the radio is turned off and back on Trunked mode only Indicates an individual call is being received by an unknown radio ID 25 Error Messages If either of the following error messages is displayed the radio was either programmed incorrectly or needs servicing DSP ERR DSP ERR or DIGVERR ERR XXXX Power Up only UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR UDC The Universal Device Connector UDC provides connections for external accessories such as a headset or a sp
28. d FIXD LST A fixed scan list has been pre 42 programmed into the radio It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio Note To quickly view multiple group scan status press then slowly but consistently rotate the group knob Each group status will appear on the display SYSTEM Model Radios 1 With scan operation turned off select the desired group to add to the selected trunked system group scan list Press GARB 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 While the status is displayed press to add the group to the scan list H is displayed on line three Press a second time to set the group to Priority 2 A H is displayed on line three Press a third time to set the group to Priority 1 A Es displayed on line three The priority level selection sequence only advances the group to next higher priority level and stops at priority level 1 To select a lower priority level the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority If the Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups are already set and a new group is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2 the previously assigned group will change to non priority scanning One of the following messages may be momentarily displaye
29. d SCAN DIS The radio is not programmed to scan 43 FIXED P1 A Priority 1 group has been pre programmed into the radio A new Priority 1 group cannot be selected FIXD LST A fixed scan list has been pre programmed into the radio It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio Note To quickly view multiple group scan status press either or the key Then slowly but consistently rotate the group knob Each group status will appear on the display Deleting Groups from a Scan List SCAN Model Radios 1 44 With scan operation turned off select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system group scan list Press Amp The current status of the group is displayed for a time out period While the current status is displayed press until the group from the scan list is blank The sequence is blank B B blank Any group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will show a blank for the time out period when it is the selected channel SYSTEM Model Radios 1 With scan operation turned off select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system s group scan list 2 Press RES The current status of the group is displayed for a time out period 3 While the status is displayed press to delete the group from the scan list or i turns off Any group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will show a blank for the time out
30. dmium and nickel metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and shall conform to its published specifications or a period of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase B For purposes of this warranty batteries shall be deemed defective if 1 the battery capacity is less than 8096 rated capacity or 2 the battery develops eakage C If any battery fails to meet the foregoing warranty Seller shall correct the ailure by issuing a replacement battery upon receipt of the defective battery at an Authorized Service Center ASC To obtain the name and address of an ASC ask your salesperson consult the Yellow Pages or call the number printed at the bottom of this page D Replacement batteries shall be warranted only for the remaining unexpired warranty period of the original battery This warranty becomes void if 1 The battery has been subjected to any kind of misuse detrimental exposure or has been involved in an accident 2 The battery is used in equipment or service other than the radio equipment for which it is specified E The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims except as to title based upon defects in or non conformity of any battery whether the claim is in contract warranty tort including negligence strict liability or otherwise and however instituted Upon the expiration of the warranty period all such liability shall termina
31. e The FCC requires that conversations be brief and confined to business To save time use coded messages whenever possible Using the radio to send personal messages except in an emergency is a violation of FCC rules Only those messages essential for the business operation may be sent It is against the Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio Conversations between others sharing a communications channel must be regarded as confidential The FCC also requires that the caller be identified at certain specific times by means of call letters Refer to the rules that apply to the particular type of operation for the proper procedure No changes or adjustment shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified electronic technician 87 OPERATING TIPS The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of two way radios and should be avoided whenever possible Operating the radio in low areas of terrain or while under power lines or bridges Operating the radio inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel framed building unless using an outside antenna e Obstructions such as mountains or buildings between the sending and receiving parties In areas where transmission or reception is poor some improvements may be obtained by insuring that the antenna is vertical Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve co
32. e 1 should be completed to show the new function s Substitute the new assigned keys when using the operating procedures Table 1 Button and Key Assignments STANDARD ASSIGNMENTS REASSIGNMENT OPTION Side CLEAR MONITOR AAA pem 0 y O EMERGENCY o 19 DISPLAY The radio display is made up of 3 lines Figure 6 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 f programmed the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up when radio controls are operated m 3 3 guung u muu mum Line 1 i A system I robe Line 2 i in E group Line 3 icons Figure 6 Display Radio Status Icons Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display as follows 20 In trunked mode ON indicates the radio is transmitting or receiving a call on the working channel FLASHING indicates a call has been queued In conventional mode ON indicates a call is being received ON indicates the radio is transmitting Note When operating in a trunked system the radio may be programmed to automatically transmit without pressin
33. e press the m key again and then the CLEAR button prior to the time out period If the status was not sent successfully to the site the text associated with the status will flash in the display MESSAGE OPERATION Message operation is performed in the same manner as status operation in previous paragraph DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION Dynamic group operation permits multiple talk groups up to eight to be added to a radio via the system manager The radio must be pre programmed to respond to regrouping Dynamic regrouping will not be activated in a radio until an 63 activation message is sent by the system manager Each radio that receives and acknowledges the regrouping instructions is successfully regrouped Pressing and holding the CLEAR MONITOR button for 2 5 seconds toggles the user into and out of the dynamic regroup groupset A double beep will sound for entry or exit The display will indicate REGRP 0x where x is a digit of 1 to 8 indicating the group when dynamic regroup has been enabled by the user If the radio is in dynamic regroup and the user selects a group that has not been regrouped the display will show NO ENTRY The radio will be prevented from transmitting and receiving calls in this condition except for scanned groups NOTE The mode of communication on a selected talkgroup is determined by programming If the selected programmed talkgroup is programmed for digital communication the regrouped talkgr
34. e radio is operational Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level Minimum volume levels may be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls due to a low volume setting While adjusting the volume the display will momentarily indicate the volume EMERGENCY HOME BUTTON OPTION BUTTON level i e VOL 31 The volume range is from a minimum programmed level of zero displayed as OFF in the display up to 31 which is the loudest level The EMERGENCY HOME button is used to automatically select a pre programmed Group System by pressing and holding for a programmed duration It can also be used to declare emergency by pressing and holding for programmed duration The button must be pre programmed for either operation not both Programmable per system 13 CLEAR MONITOR BUTTON PUSH TO TALK BUTTON 14 PTT Serves several purposes depending on the operating mode In trunked mode the CLEAR MONITOR button exits the current operation and removes all displays associated with it The radio and display then return to the group receive state In conventional mode pressing this button unmutes the receiver so activity on the selected channel can be monitored When pressed and held for approximately 3 seconds this button toggles conventional channel decoding encoding Channel Guard Digital Channel Guard on and off if programmed for the selected channel Enables the radio s transmi
35. e sides of the battery pack with the slots in the sides of the radio Push down and slide the battery pack into place Figure 7 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Ensure the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob is in the OFF detent position 91 2 Press the battery release button to release the battery 3 Remove the battery pack by sliding it back until it stops Then lift up and away until it separate from the radio INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE Selected portable radios with appropriate factory installed options are certified as Intrinsically Safe by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation and the Canadian Standards Association Intrinsically Safe approval through Factory Mutual includes Class I Il Ill Division 1 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups D F and G atmospheres Non Incendive approval includes Class Division 2 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups A B C and D atmospheres Approval through the Canadian Standards Association CSA includes Class Group D Class Il Group G Coal Dust and Class Ill CSA approval also includes Class Division 2 Groups A B C and D Hazardous locations are defined in the National Electrical Code Useful standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M for the classifications of hazardous areas can be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 92 BATTERY PACKS Only battery packs identified wi
36. eaker microphone When the radio is locked in a vehicular charger the UDC provides the audio and control connections between the radio and the vehicular charger The UDC is also used to program and service the radio ALERT TONES The LPE 200 radio also provides audible alert tones or beeps to indicate the various operating conditions These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming Call Originate A short mid pitched alert tone sounds after keying the radio Push To Talk button is pressed This indicates the radio has been assigned a working channel or that the radio is transmitting on a conventional channel and voice communication may begin immediately 26 Call Queued Trunked Mode Only A high pitched tone after pressing the PTT button indicates the system has placed the call request in the queue The receiving unit s also hear the tones indicating they will receive a call shortly If the PTT button is released the radio will autokey whenever a channel becomes available see Autokey Autokey Trunked Mode Only After being placed in queue see called queued the site calls the radio when a channel becomes available At this point the radio automatically keys the transmitter autokey for a short period to hold the channel The radio sounds a mid pitched tone when it is clear to talk immediately press the PTT button to keep the assigned channel System Busy Trunked Mode Only Three low pitched
37. ect a group by turning the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob to the desired group number position The display registers the new group name on line two If the knob is moved to a position greater than the number of programmed groups the highest programmed group will remain selected METHOD 2 METHOD 3 Note If group selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob direct access to groups will not be available Pressing the CA or will scroll through different sets of 16 groups each banks if more than 16 groups are programmed into the radio The groups within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob as described in METHOD 1 From keypad If group selection is programmed as the primary function of A and CY select a group by pressing CA Jor Cw to scroll through the group list The display registers the new group name on line two Direct Access Press to enter the group select mode Press the numeric key which is mapped to the desired group Press v The radio will move to the selected group 33 Example System 1 North Group 1 Group 1 2 South 2 Group 2 3 East 3 Group 3 4 West 4 Group 4 Press 2 North is the currently selected group Press 4 TRUNKED MODE OPERATION Digital trunking provides fast communication access at all times even during busy hours In this mode the operator selects a communications system and group and the audio communication or wor
38. em selection in increasing or decreasing order or to select a set bank of systems See SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION for details 2586 Used to directly access groups via the keypad and to access group selection in increasing or decreasing order or to select a set bank of groups See SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION for details 358N Used to turn scan on and off 17 Used to turn private encryption feature on and off Adds or deletes selected groups or channels from the scan list of EA the currently selected system See trunked and conventional scan section for details First press recalls current status Second press adds or deletes UN Used to place a telephone call through the radio by selecting the telephone interconnect special call function See Telephone Interconnect Calls for details Used to call an individual or make an all call See Individual Call for details BUTTON AND KEYPAD REASSIGNMENT Pre programming the radio using the PC Programming Software permits the reassignment of button and keypad key functions The EMERGENCY OPTION CLEAR MONITOR and PTT buttons along with the front panel keypad keys can be reassigned different functions For example the Od could be assigned as the HOME key the key could be assigned as the talk around function key etc 18 The operating procedures that follow assume that the buttons and keypad keys operate as marked f they have been reassigned Tabl
39. emergency calls are transmitted clear if the digital mode is disabled or inoperative 1 If receiving an analog message trunked call the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time on the working channel 2 If receiving an analog I Call the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time 3 When using the WHC feature to respond to an l Call after the hang time has expired the call is transmitted in the mode defined by the system mode as programmed for the current system if the ID being called is not in the l Call list If the ID is in the I Call list then the call is transmitted as defined by the I Call mode programmed in the list for that ID 71 DTMF The overdial DTMF tones are not available while in the Digital Mode Private Mode The private modes allow 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 Cryptographic keys are transferred to the radio using a cryptographic Keyloader Up to seven 7 different cryptographic keys numbered 1 7 can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio An individual key is autom
40. g PTT to maintain digital communication with the Trunked System The transmit indicator will turn on whenever the radio is transmitting ON indicates the radio is in the special call select entry mode Individual or Telephone Interconnect ON indicates the selected group or channel is selected to transmit at low power OFF indicates the selected group or channel is selected to transmit at high power 21 22 Auto Power mode automatically adjusts radio output power to optimize battery life Indicates battery voltage is getting low Note When or in conjunction with LOW BATT message the radio will no longer transmit The radio will automatically power down soon after this condition exists Indicates the EDACS is in the failsoft mode if enabled through programming ON indicates the group or channel is enabled to receive encrypted messages FLASHING indicates an encrypted transmission is being received ON indicates the scan mode is enabled rotates clockwise OFF indicates SCAN is temporarily disabled no status icon is present On indicates selected group or channel is in scan list On indicates selected group or channel is priority two scan On indicates selected group or ae q channel is priority one scan mum adi mensa On indicator for conventional channel Lm is enabled with Channel Guard mmm FLASHING indicates Channel Guard is temp
41. gency and Special Call are not operational during conventional failsoft Also the GROUP will not operate Conventional Failsoft must be programmed into the radio Emergency Operation The radio s ability to declare an emergency clear an emergency remain locked on an emergency system and group and the emergency audio and display freeze can each be enabled or disabled through programming When an emergency is 38 declared scanning will stop and restarts only after the emergency has been cleared Receiving an Emergency Call When receiving an emergency call on the selected group and system an alert beep is heard and comes on The message RXEMER flashes in the display on line two until the emergency condition is cleared Declaring an Emergency Call To send an emergency call to selected system and group or on an optionally preprogrammed group proceed as follows 1 Press and hold the red EMERGENCY button that is on top of the radio in front of the antenna for approximately one second this time is programmable and therefore could be longer or shorter check with the system administrator The radio will transmit an emergency call request with the radio ID until an emergency channel assignment is received 2 When the working channel assignment is received the radio sounds a single beep indicating the radio has auto keyed see Auto Key and is ready for voice transmission TXEMER flashes on line two in the di
42. his mode of operation when a unit in a particular group is talking to the base dispatch unit all other mobile and personal radios in that group will receive a System Busy tone if they try to access the system Trunked Mode Only a radio channel in a trunked system that is used to digitally communicate with the radios operating on the system when they are not engaged in active voice communications a radio channel transmit receive that is allocated for conventional non trunked use and may be manually selected by the operator communicating on radio channels allocated for conventional use Carrier Controlled Timer a programmable timer that will disable a transmission if the timer length is exceeded Channel Guard a method of controlling receiver mute with a tone or digital code Dynamic Regrouping is a feature which allows the System Manager to dynamically program new groups into selected radios The System Manager develops the regrouping plan and directs the site controller to send each radio the regroup information a fleet of users consists of multiple groups subfleets Radios can be programmed to make fleet calls to simultaneously access multiple user groups Trunked Mode Only 95 group or a group of users share the same program subfleet group scan Individual Call queueing site controller System area System Manager 96 group identification number in their mobile and personal radi
43. ile still pressing this button press and hold the OPTION button Press both buttons for 2 seconds A series of beeps will begins at the start of the 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone after the keys have been zeroed The display will indicate KEY ZERO 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 Private Operation Receiving an Encrypted Call When receiving the radio automatically switches between clear or private operation If the transmission being received is an_ encrypted transmission it will be decrypted the E icon will turn on the receiver will unsquelch and the message will be heard in the speaker For this to occur the selected group or channel must be programmed for 74 private operation and the correct cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio Transmitting an Encrypted Call 1 2 Select the desired group or channel Place the radio in private mode by pressing the m key 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 E icon will be on 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 If a group or channel is not programmed for pri
44. king channel WC is allocated through digital signaling with the site Receiving A Group Call 1 Turn 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 GROUP CALL When the radio receives a group call it unmutes on the assigned working channel and T comes on Line one shows GR followed by the logical ID number if received of the unit sending the message or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list The LPE 200 stores the initiating radio ID s of the last 10 group calls received on the selected channel To access this list press the key twice 35 36 The initiating radio ID of the last group call received is shown on line one of the display Use the Cw to view the radio ID s of other radios that initiated group calls Pressing the m key will display the time elapsed since that call was received Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the displayed radio ID Turning the radio off will clear this list Note The list described above also functions to store previous individual calls received See Individual Calls section for details Sending A Group Call 1 Turn on the radio and set the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob to the desired volume level Select the desired system and group Press and hold the PTT button The radio will display P the syste
45. lace ProSound scanning ProScan provides the radio with the ability to select a new system for the radio to communicate on when the selected system drops below a predefined level This is accomplished by enabling each radio to analyze the signal quality of its current control channel and compares it with the signal quality of the control channel for each site in its adjacency scan list The signal quality metric used for the ProScan algorithm is based on a combination of both Received Signal Strength Indicator RSSI and Control Channel Verification CCV measurements When the selected system degrades to a pre programmed level the radio will begin to look for a better control channel Once a control channel that exceeds the pre programmed parameters is found the radio will change to the new system and emit a tone If the control channel is completely lost the radio will enter Wide Area System scanning and search the programmed adjacent systems until a suitable control channel is found Menu Selection Press m and then use the CANA control to scroll through the selections until SYS SCAN is displayed Then press m to toggle the System Scan state The SYSC ON or SYSC OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state 49 Pre Programmed Keypad Key Press the pre programmed key and the SYSC ON or SYSC OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state INDIVIDUAL CALLS Receiving And
46. lay System Scan Menu Item System Scan features are Enable SYS SCAN toggled on and off Once selected SYSC ON or SYSC OFF Information Display PRS NAME Personality Name XXXXXXXX COM NET ERICSSON Copyright C 1995 DSP__RAM DSP Software FLSH VER FLASH Software r released 01A revision state 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 and on a per channel basis within each conventional system 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 70 non encrypted Clear mode transmissions can be easily monitored by unauthorized persons Groups or channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive digital or private messages Digital Mode The digital mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals Digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver Groups and channels programmed for digital operation transmit only digital signals Message trunked group calls and individual calls are answered back in the mode which they are were received assuming the call or hang time is still active Individual phone all call and
47. ls Each conventional channel may have one or more features such as Channel Guard programmed when the channel is selected The CLEAR MONITOR button unmutes the receiver so activity on the selected channel can be monitored When pressed and held for approximately 3 seconds this button toggles conventional channel decoding Channel Guard 81 Digital Channel Guard on and off if programmed for the selected channel 4 will be on when channel guard is enabled on a selected channel RECEIVING A CALL 1 Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise out of detent A short alert signal if enabled through programming indicates the radio is ready to use Adjust the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob to the desired volume level Select the desired conventional system and channel The display indicates the current conventional system and channel names The radio is now ready to receive calls When the radio receives a call and the correct encoding is decoded if programmed and Lx enabled it unmutes on the channel and i comes on SENDING A CALL 1 82 Turn on the radio and set the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob to the desired volume level Select the desired conventional system and channel Ensure that the channel is not busy by pressing the CLEAR MONITOR button to momentarily disable any channel decoding and unmute the receiver or observe the display for the absence of t If the Channel Busy Lo
48. ly stored phone number press v Use the Ca keys to select the menu option PHN CALL 55 Press the m key again then use the CA CY keys to scroll through the list of prestored numbers Press and release the PTT button When the radio is clear to transmit h turns on E turns off and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the accompanying name selected from the list of stored numbers The message PHONE displays on line two The radio then automatically transmits the programmed number stored in the special call queue 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 CLEAR MONITOR button NOTE In half duplex mode only one person may talk at a time The radio PTT button needs to be pressed in order to communicate to the individual called and released for the individual called to be heard 56 To terminate the call momentarily press the CLEAR MONITOR button Direct Dialing of Phone Calls System Model only 1 If the phone number is not stored in the pre stored list of phone numbers but the phone number is known it can be
49. m it may be necessary to over dial more digits to access banking services answering machines credit card calls or other types of systems that require DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency access digits Overdial operation can also be used to initiate a telephone interconnect call via DTMF signaling if a dial tone has already been accessed on the system This is the method that is used for making a telephone interconnect call while operating in the conventional mode but will also function in trunked mode if a dial tone is directly accessible Telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing can be stored in the phone list when programming the radio These numbers are accessed by pressing v then following the selection mode rules 58 The following steps are required to dial these numbers SCAN Radio 1 Follow the procedure in Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call Trunked Mode Only to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system Overdial numbers are transmitted by entering the phone mode using the m button Press m to enter the overdial select entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list i turns on Press PTT to send the overdial sequence once If the number needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again this preve
50. m and group names and perform the necessary signaling required to obtain a communication channel are displayed and a short mid pitch tone sounds if programmed indicating communication can begin NOTE If two or more tones or a high pitched tone is heard the system may be busy and the call request has been placed in queue or the request has been denied for some reason Refer to the ALERT TONES section for more details Hold the radio approximately three inches from the mouth and speak in a normal voice into the microphone located upper left of speaker grille Release the PTT button when the transmission is complete and listen for a reply 37 Conventional Failsoft In the unlikely event of a failure of the EDACS or ProVoice System communications may take place in conventional failsoft mode The radio will be automatically directed to a communications channel set up for this purpose During this mode of operation CONV FS will be displayed in the alphanumeric display An increase in activity on the channel during conventional failsoft operation may be noticed so be careful not to transmit until the channel is clear Operation during conventional failsoft will be the same as operation on a conventional system except that it will not be possible to select a communications channel or use emergency and special call When trunking is restored the radio will automatically be returned to normal operation NOTE Emer
51. mmunication BATTERY PACKS CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK After receiving a new rechargeable battery pack it should be fully charged before placing it into service This also applies to rechargeable batteries that have been stored for long periods When the battery pack requires charging the radio will signal the operator with an alert tone and the radio will display in its LCD 88 Chargers are available with nominal charge times of one hour Combinations include single and multiposition rapid charge units When charging a battery pack that is attached to a radio always turn the radio off to ensure a full charge For specific instructions refer to the applicable charger Operating Manual Charging in non M A COM equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty Batteries which have been stored charged or discharged will generally not be capable of full capacity until the batteries have been fully cycled two or three times Charging a battery in a M A COM rapid charger and discharging the battery pack with the radio until low battery is indicated is considered one cycle Improvements in the manufacturing of present generation NiCD rechargeable batteries minimize the probability of M A COM batteries developing memory It is recommended that on a regular basis the battery be charged on a M A COM rapid charger and discharged on the radio until the low battery is indicated 89 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOS
52. n the radio is receiving a data call DATAOFF Displayed on top line of display when the radio is in the data disabled state 78 DATA ON Displayed for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state DATA OFF OPERATION The radio can be placed in the data disabled state by any of the following methods When the data state is disabled the display shows DATA OFF on the top line Declaring an emergency not to be used unless an actual emergency condition exists Alert tone will sound Pressing the OPTION button if pre programmed for no data key Alert tone will sound e Pressing the no data ND key pre programmed DATA ON OPERATION The data state is enabled by one of the following depending on how it was disabled DATA ON will be displayed on the top line in the display for two seconds then the display returns to normal Pressing the no data ND key toggles data state on or off e Clearing an emergency but valid only if emergency caused data off operation 79 EXITING DATA CALLS Under normal conditions the radio enters the scan lockout mode and returns to the control channel after completion of a data call transmit or receive If during a data call one of the following conditions occurs the data call is immediately terminated and the radio per forms the desired function e PTT activated e Emergency declared by pressing the pre programmed eme
53. nts 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 m is pressed The overdial select entry mode can be re entered if the call is still active by pressing 59 System Radio The following steps are required to dial these numbers 1 Follow the procedure in Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call Trunked Mode Only to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system 2 Overdial numbers are transmitted using either method as follows METHOD 1 METHOD 2 60 Press and hold PTT while entering the overdial number sequence from the keypad This method sends DTMF tones during individual telephone interconnect trunked group or conventional channel calls Anytime the PTT button is pressed and held the keypad is enabled for DTMF entry Press to enter the overdial selectlentry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list or to direct enter the overdial digits amp turns on 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 ent
54. om Scan List Group Channel From Scan List Add Delete Scan SCAN A D Add deletes from Scan List List Select Telephone PHN CALL N A Trunked Only Refer to the Numbers From Table of Contents for Phone List TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS Data Operation NO DATA ON OFF Trunked Only Toggles Data operation On Off Select Individual IND CALL N A Trunked Only Refer to the Call from IC List Table of Contents for TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS Select Group GRP SEL N A Trunked Only Refer to the Table of Contents for SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION Talkaround TALKARND ON OFF Conventional Only Toggles talkaround feature On Off Select Channel CHN SEL N A Conventional Only Table of Contents for SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION ProFeatures Menu item Informational Indicates current features PROFEAT displays only see programmed into the radio SERIAL ROM radio no user as well as certain selectable settings information required to add FEATDATA 2 features to the radio refer to TRKSYS Table of Contents for ProFeatures 69 FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER COMMENT SETTING Feature Menu Item Informational Indicates current features Encryption FEATURES displays only no programmed into the radio Display Once selected user selectable as well as certain See Feature settings information required to add Encryption features to the radio refer to Display section the Table of Contents for Feature Encryption Disp
55. ontrol channel of the Priority System must be located on channel one unless you are using the ProSound ProScan algorithm The priority system is the desired or preferred system While receiving the control channel of the selected system periodically the radio will leave the selected system and search for the control channel of the priority system at a programmable rate defined by the value in the Priority Scan Time control unless the 46 ProSound ProScan algorithm is enabled as explained on the following page This priority scan timer is reset each time the PTT button is pressed or when the call is received If the priority system control channel is found or meets the predefined criteria ProSound ProScan the radio will automatically switch to the priority system When Wide Area System Scan Is Enabled If the radio cannot find the control channel of the selected system and begins to wide area system scan the radio will only scan for the priority system control channel if the priority system is in the wide area scan list When ProSound ProScan Is Enabled The radio monitors the priority system and will switch to the priority system if the criteria defined by the controls in the ProSound ProScan Options dialog box are met If ProSound ProScan is enabled the rate at which the radio will scan for the priority system is defined by the System Sample Time control located in the ProSound ProScan Options Dialog box 47 Pro
56. orarily disabled Messages During radio operation various radio status messages can be displayed The messages are described below Message Name Description QUEUED CallQueued Trunked mode only Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue SYS BUSY System Busy Trnked mode only Indicates the system is busy no channels are currently available the queue is full or an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is curently transmitting DENIED Call Denied Trunked mode only Indicates the radio or talkgroup is not authorized to operate on the selected system and or talkgroup CC SCAN Control Trunked mode only 23 Message WA SCAN TALKARND SYSC ON SYSC OFF LOW BATT 24 Name Channel Scan Wide Area Scan Talk around System Scan Features On System Scan Features Off Low Battery Description Indicates the control channel is lost and the radio has entered the Control Channel Scan mode to search for the control channel Usualy out of range indication Trunked mode only Indicates the radio has entered the Wide Area Scan mode to search for a new system if enabled through program ming Conventional mode only Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talk around mode no repeater Trunked mode only Indicates the System Scan features are enabled Trunked mode only Indicates the System Scan features are disable
57. os All units in the same group will receive a dispatch call placed by any one unit in the group Trunked Mode only programming that allows the radio to monitor up to 64 separate groups simultaneously multi group decode permitting the user to both monitor and receive calls from these groups When a radio receives a call from one of these groups it will lock out and not send or receive calls from other groups for a programmed period of 5 10 or 15 seconds permitting the user to respond to the group call The radio may also be programmed for no lock out period At the end of the lock out period the radio sounds two short low pitched beeps and is again ready to receive a call from any of the programmed groups Trunked Mode Only Every radio in the system is programmed with a unique individual identification code A mobile or personal unit can be programmed to call another particular unit by selecting the individual by name or ID number Trunked Mode Only the process that occurs when all channels in a trunked system are busy and calls must be addressed on a priority basis the computer controlled radio equipment at the repeater site that controls a trunking system the terms system and area are used interchangeably to refer to the particular group of station repeaters currently providing service to the radio a computer that preforms the data basing and system monitoring for the site controller System Scan
58. oup will be in digital mode if programmed for analog communication the regrouped talkgroup will be in analog mode EMERGENCY OPERATION If the pre programmed groupset on the currently selected system contains an EMER HOME group and the radio is in dynamic regroup the radio will 64 declare the emergency on the currently selected dynamic group MACRO KEY OPERATION Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of key strokes with a single macro key stroke Each Macro Key is capable of executing up to twenty 20 key strokes to any pushbutton input i e keypad keys OPTION button etc Each macro key can be pre programmed to activate when pressed or when released A macro key may also be pre programmed to change the key stroke sequence the next time the macro key is activated For detail operation and assignment of macro keys contact your communications supervisor or administrator MENU The menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad The order and actual menu items available is configurable through programming Upon radio power up the menu item that is at the top of the menu list will always be displayed first Subsequent access to the menu function will return the last menu item that was shown in the display and cursor position To enter the menu mode press v Upon entering the menu selection mode Menu options will appear on the display i e 6
59. period when it is the selected channel Nuisance Delete A group can also be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected group by pressing key SCAN Model or Ga key System Models 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 turned off and then back on 45 SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS The radio can be programmed with the following System Scan features These features are automatically enabled upon radio power up A key or menu option is also defined to allow the System Scan features to be toggled during radio operation This is covered in the MENU SELECTION and PRE PROGRAMMED KEYPAD KEY sections The System Scan state will be maintained through system changes but will default to ON at power up Wide Area System Scanning The LPE 200 radio may be programmed for wide area system scan operation for roaming across mobile systems Upon the loss of the currently selected system s control channel radios may be programmed to automatically scan the control channels of other systems If a new control channel is found the radio will Switch to the new system and sound an alert tone Priority System Scan The radio may also be programmed for Priority System Scan In order for this feature to work properly the c
60. r for voice or data communications 97 Seller s obligations under WARRANTY M A COM Private Radio Systems 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 workmanship and title and shall conform to its published specifications With respect to any Equipment not manufactured by or for the Seller except for integral parts of Seller s Equipment to which the warranties set forth above shall apply Seller gives no warranty and only the warranty if any given by the manufacturer shall apply Batteries are excluded from this warran Seller s warranties except as to title occurring within the Buyer and are conditioned on Buyer s giving written notice occurrence 1 for 2 for ninety 90 days 3 for PANTHER Series handportable and mobil 4 for Cougar Series handportable and mobile 5 forall other Equipment of Seller s manufac i by repairing any defective or damaged part or factory any necessary repaired or replacement be warranted for the remainder of the Where such fail sha installed no charge during the warranty period only for the eligible other Servicer approved for these purposes ei hours for mobile or personal equipment or a Service on fixed location approved Servicer s place of business will include a charge Paragraph C shall not apply
61. rgency button A group or system change 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 receive data call and after transmit data call During this time the scan indicator will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended This mode is normally exited when the pre programmed time expires however the following actions will terminate the scan lockout mode before the timeout is completed The CLEAR button is pressed The PTT is pressed A group or system change e Entering phone call mode 80 e Entering individual call mode e A new emergency assignment has been received e An emergency declared or cleared e Receiving an individual or phone call e Receiving Agency Fleet or System All Call e Pressing or to turn scan on or off DATA LOCKOUT MODE During the voice call scan hang time pre programmed the radio will not receive data calls CONVENTIONAL OPERATION The radio functions in the conventional mode when using conventional communications channels non trunked Each channel consists of a preset frequency pair for transmit and receive during repeater operation or a single frequency for both transmit and receive during talk around no repeater operation To use this mode the operator selects a conventional system which includes one or more conventional channe
62. ry mode remains active until the call is dropped cleared or m is pressed The overdial select entry mode can be re entered if the call is still active by pressing G PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES Prestoring Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the Keypad System Model only Individual Call ID numbers telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing are stored in the special calls lists when programming the radio The radio operator can change the first ten entry locations of these lists The keypad is used when adding changing and storing numbers in these entry locations Use the following procedure to store a number in one of the first ten entries of a special call list 1 Press or to enter the individual call list or the phone call list is turns on 2 Scroll through the list using the CA or Cw until one of the first ten entries is reached NO ENTRY is displayed if the location is empty 61 3 Enter the desired number If necessary a pause can be entered by pressing and holding 0 9 ey or until an underscore appears in the display telephone interconnect only The individual call list entries will accept up to 5 digits The phone call list entries accept a combination of up to 31 digits and pauses 4 Press and hold m until the display changes indicating that the number has been stored 5 Repeat the steps above if the number stored in an entry location needs to be changed STATUS
63. splay until the emergency is cleared 3 Press PTT and spaak into the microphone in a normal voice 1 and momentarily turns on 39 4 Release PTT when the transmission is complete 5 To clear the emergency first press and hold the CLEAR MONITOR button While continuing to hold the CLEAR MONITOR button press the EMERGENCY button This will work if the radio is programmed to clear emergencies SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS Groups which have been previously added to the scan list on a per system basis may be scanned Each system s group scan list is retained in memory when the radio is turned off or when the battery pack is removed The following procedures outline scan operations for trunked groups See the conventional mode operating procedures for specific procedures on conventional channel scanning Turning Scan On and Off 1 Toggle scan operation on by pressing SCAN Model or 8 amp 8 SYSTEM Model F icon rotates clockwise to indicate radio is scanning 2 Toggle scan operation off by again pressing SCAN Model or SYSTEM Model F will disappear e f the radio scans to a group other than the selected group then receives a call on the 40 selected group the radio will switch to the selected group since it has priority e The radio will continue scanning if a new group is selected when scan is on Pressing the PTT button when scan is on will cause the radio to transmit on the displayed group
64. te The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether oral written expressed implied or statutory NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES This warranty applies only within the United States M A COM 3315 Old Forest Road Lynchburg Virginia 24501 1 800 528 7711 AE LZT 123 3248 2 R4A 99 OPERATOR S RADIO SETUP RADIO TYPE FREQUENCY BAND OPERATOR S NAME EMERGENCY GROUP 100 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police State Police Fire Poison Control Ambulance Life Saving and Rescue Squad 101 fuco Electronics MACH M A COM Wireless Systems 3315 Old Forest Road Lynchburg Virginia 24501 Outside USA 434 385 2400 Toll Free 800 528 7711 www macom wireless com Printed in U S A
65. th a green FM CSA label shall be used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Factory Mutual CSA Intrinsically Safe Use of nonspecified battery packs voids Factory Mutual CSA approval The following battery packs are approved for use in intrinsically safe radios BKB 191 202 2 Rechargeable Battery Pack Extra High Capacity BKB 191 203 2 Rechargeable Battery Pack High Capacity 93 ACCESSORIES Use of accessories other than those listed voids Factory Mutual CSA approval The following accessories are for use with intrinsically safe radios KRY 101 1617 3 Speaker Microphone KRY 101 1617 A2 A4 Speaker Microphone with Antenna ProVision order antenna seperately RLD 541 07 11 Earpiece Kit KRE 101 1223 01 Antenna 806 870 MHz Whip KRE 101 1216 01 Antenna 806 870 MHz Elevated Feed KRY 101 1232 2 Belt Clip KRY 101 1608 A1 Belt Loop w swivel KRY 101 1605 01 Leather Case w Belt Loop KRY 101 1605 02 Leather Case w swivel amp Belt Loop KRY 101 1607 1 Shoulder Strap 94 agency Base Unit Operation control channel conventional channel conventional mode CCT CG Dynamic Regrouping fleet GLOSSARY an agency is composed of multiple fleets Units can be programmed to initiate agency calls to access multiple fleets Trunked Mode Only a programmed option used in some fleets so units can only hear and talk to a base dispatch unit not to other mobiles or personals in the group In t
66. to any Equipment or part thereof han pursuant to Seller s written has been modified or otherwise altered other written approval or ii is normally consumed in operation or iii periods specified in Paragraph B or iv is not properly s bjected to any other shorter than the warranty used maintained or repaired or v has been su exposure or has been involved in an accident The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusiv including negligence s ure one 1 If any Equipment fails to meet the foregoing warranties Sel parts or iii equivalent new or refurbished Equipment Any repaired or replacement warranty period of the Equipment in which ii ure cannot be corrected by Seller s reasonable efforts negotiate an equitable adjustment in price Labor to perform warranty service wi for no charge labor service must be performed by an Authorized her at its place of business during norma the Buyer s equipment more than thirty 30 miles from the e remedies for claims except as upon defects in or nonconformity of the Equipment whether the claim is in contract rict liability or otherwise and the warranty period all such liability shall termina but are warranted under a separate Battery Warranty obligations set forth in Paragraph C below shall apply only to failures to meet the above following periods of time from date of sale to the to Seller within thirty 30 days of such uses and non rechargeable
67. transparent to the user and is controlled via digital communication with the system controller This provides advanced programmable features and fast access to communication channels In the conventional mode the user selects a channel and directly communicates on that channel In this mode a system refers to a set of channels A channel is a transmit receive radio frequency pair Advanced hardware and software technology enables this radio to support all advanced EDACS and ProVoice radio features and multiple communications modes including digital Depending on the customer s needs the LPE 200 is available in both System and Scan Modes Some key features include e Data capable e Automatic power control for extended battery life 7 e Up to 800 system group combinations and up to 200 conventional channels e Translucent keys USER INTERFACE The LPE 200 operating controls are located on the radio s front top and left panels A 6 button scan model or 15 button system model keypad Liquid Crystal Display LCD microphone and speaker are on the front panel The top panel houses a rotary SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob POWER ON OFF VOLUME control knob and an EMERGENCY button An OPTION button CLEAR MONITOR button and the Push To Talk PTT button are all located on the left side panel The Universal Device Connector UDC is located on the right panel and is used while programming the radio and for accessory connection A b
68. tter for voice communication Releasing PTT returns the radio to the receive mode KEYPAD The keypad layout has a total of 6 or 15 keys The keys have special functions and are labeled as such using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys Each key is described below Figure 5 Keypad System Model 15 Standard Functions 16 CA cy Primary function changes the system or group channel depending on programming Secondary function used to scroll through items within a list Press Ca to scroll in increasing order CY to scroll in decreasing order Primary function accesses the menu list This is a list of additional features that are not available directly from the keypad See MENU for details Secondary function activates a selected item within a list After the menu list is accessed select a menu item from the list via or CY and activate it with this Key Once activated m continues its secondary function for activating a selected parameter setting until the radio returns to its normal receive state Scan Model OPT User defined AID Adds or deletes selected groups or channels from the scan list of the currently selected system See trunked and conventional scan section for details SCN Toggles scan operation on and off System Model Used to directly access systems via the keypad and to access Syst
69. vate mode operation PVT DIS will be displayed if attempt is made to enable private transmit mode It is not possible to operate on this group channel in private mode If the radio does not have the correct encryption key loaded NO KEY will be displayed and the call will not be transmitted Continue with standard transmission procedures A private mode access tone will be heard when the PTT button is pressed 75 Scanned Group Calls Receiving a scanned group call is the same as receiving a selected group call During the scan hang time if the radio was programmed for autoselect it will transmit back in the same mode it received the call For example if a clear group is entered in the scan list it will only receive clear calls If the same group was available in private and entered in the scan list it can receive clear and private calls provided autoselect was programmed in the radio The user can select transmitting on the scanned or selected group If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes clear digital private only the first occurrence of the group will be used 76 Table 3 Transmit Receive Mode Compatibility For Digital Voice Operation GROUP CHANNEL CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE PROGRAMMING RECEIVE RECEIVE RECEIVE TRANSMIT PRIVATE assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded NOTE Conventional Digital or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to

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