MOBEXCOM P25 DIGITAL VEHICULAR REPEATER Fixed Mount (Outdoor) DVRS Installation Guide 8F083X06 Rev. 3
NOTES 8F083X06 Rev. 3 Page 2 of 26
Contents Contents... 3 Foreword... 5 Terminology Used... 5 Manual Revisions... 5 Computer Software Copyrights... 6 Document Copyrights... 6 Disclaimer... 6 Trademarks... 6 Commercial Warranty... 7 Introduction... 8 Identifying Your DVRS Model... 9 Frequency Band of Operation... 9 In-Band... 9 Cross-Band... 10 Fixed Mount DVRS Installation... 11 Installation Tools Required... 11 Installation Guidelines... 11 Programming the Fixed Mount DVRS... 20 DVRS Antenna Requirements... 21 DVR Maintenance Guidelines... 22 Software / Programming Related Problems... 22 Hardware Related Problems... 22 Primary EEPROM Map corrupted... 22 Firmware Upgrade.... 22 Contact Information... 23 Appendix 1 Fixed Mount DVRS Specifications... 24 Page 3 of 26
List of Tables Table 1 In-Band DVRS Models... 9 Table 2 Cross-Band DVRS Models... 10 List of Figures Figure 1 Fixed Mount DVRS - Outdoor Type Enclosure & Dimensions... 8 Figure 2 Fixed Mount DVRS - As Received... 11 Figure 3 Mounting the Mobile Speaker Bracket... 12 Figure 4 Mobile Speaker as installed... 12 Figure 5 Mounting the Control Head Bracket... 13 Figure 6 Control Head as Installed... 13 Figure 7 Installing the Mobile Radio Bracket... 14 Figure 8 Mobile Radio Installed... 14 Figure 9 Microphone Clip... 15 Figure 10 All Radio Equipment Installed in Fixed DVRS... 15 Figure 11 Battery Cabinet Silicone RTV Application... 16 Figure 12 Battery Cabinet Connectors - Top... 16 Figure 13 Battery Installation... 17 Figure 14 RF and AC Connections... 18 Figure 15 Ground Wiring Detail... 18 Figure 16 AC Wiring Detail... 19 Figure 17 DVRS Labels... 20 Related Publications Publication Number 8A083X20 8M083X01 8F083X03 8F083X04 Description DVRS User s Manual DVRS Installation and Programming Guide DVRS - Product & RF Safety Booklet Tweaker Programmer Installation Guide Page 4 of 26
Foreword This manual provides Installation guidelines for all models of the Futurecom P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System mounted in an Outdoor type, wall mount enclosure. The DVRS is designed to be interfaced to a Remote Mount XTL TM 5000 or XTL TM 2500 mobile radio using the new O5 / O3 or M5 Control Head. The DVR can NOT be interfaced to XTL TM 5000 radios which are using the W-series control heads. Fixed Mount DVRS is NOT compatible with High power VHF Mobile radios. For W-series Control Head compatible equipment, please refer to the Mobexcom II Analog VR Documentation. For details on the DVRS Operation and Programming, please refer to the DVRS User s Guide 8A083X20 and Programming Guide 8M083X01 respectively. For details on the XTL TM 5000 / XTL TM 2500 Mobile Radio operation, please refer to the applicable Manuals available from Motorola. Terminology Used Abbreviation DVRS DVR MR CH TG Description Complete DVR and Mobile Radio System Digital Vehicular Repeater Mobile Radio Mobile Radio Control Head Mobile Radio Talk Group Manual Revisions Revision # Date ECN Notes & References 0 07/20/2007 Original Release 1 10/3/2012 12082 Added Dimensions 2 11/15/2012 12098 LVD Specification Added 3 7/19/2013 13029 Updated Logo Page 5 of 26
Computer Software Copyrights The products described in this manual include copyrighted Futurecom computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States, Canada and other countries preserve for Futurecom certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer programs. Any copyrighted computer program contained in the Futurecom products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Futurecom. The purchase of Futurecom products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppels, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Futurecom, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. Document Copyrights No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose without written permission of Futurecom. Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function or design. Futurecom does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein. Trademarks MOTOLA, ASTRO, XTL TM 5000, XTL TM 2500 are trademarks of Motorola Inc. Page 6 of 26
Commercial Warranty Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. warrants to the original purchaser all standard products sold by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment from Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. Futurecom s warranty hereunder DOES NOT cover the following : (i) Defects or damage resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner. (ii) Defects or damage from improper installation, testing, operation, or maintenance. (iii) Defects or damage due to alterations, modifications or adjustments carried out by the Buyer without Futurecom s explicit approval. (iv) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water or neglect. (v) Freight costs to the repair depot. (vi) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to the product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the product. (vii) Normal wear and tear. The warranty set forth herein is conditioned upon proper storage, installation, use and maintenance in accordance with applicable written recommendation of Futurecom. The warranty furnished hereunder does not extend to damage to items purchased hereunder resulting in whole or in part from the use of components, accessories, parts of supplies not furnished by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. Futurecom s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace, at Futurecom s option, any defective component or item and pay transportation expenses for such replacement at no charge to Buyer who shall provide labor for the removal of the defective component or item and installation of its replacement at no charge to Futurecom. Buyer shall bear all risk of loss or damage to returned goods while in transit. In the event no defect or breach of warranty is discovered by Futurecom upon receipt of any returned item, the item will be returned to Buyer at Buyer s expense and Buyer will reimburse Futurecom for the transportation charges, labor and associated charges incurred in testing the allegedly defective item. Except as expressly provided herein, Futurecom makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect to any goods, parts and service provided by Futurecom including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty is limited to the remedies provided in the paragraph above. Futurecom shall not in any event be liable for any other damages arising out of or in connection with furnishing of goods, parts or service hereunder, or the performance, use of, or inability to use any goods, parts or service, or otherwise, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory. To exercise this warranty, please contact Futurecom s Administration Department in Concord, Ontario, Canada at 1-800 701 9180 to obtain a return material authorization (RMA) and shipping instructions. No product will be accepted for return without an RMA. The repair of a product by Futurecom pursuant to this warranty is warranted for the balance of the original warranty period, or at least 90 days from date of shipment to Buyer of the repaired product. Page 7 of 26
Introduction The Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS) is typically mounted inside the trunk of a car and powered from the car s battery. However, some applications require the installation of a fixed mount DVRS such as inbuilding or in-tunnel radio coverage extension, single site extender in remote (typically rural) areas etc. This document provides installation instructions for the Fixed mount DVRS, housed in an outdoor type, wall or pole mountable enclosure as shown on Figure 1. Figure 1 Fixed Mount DVRS - Outdoor Type Enclosure & Dimensions Page 8 of 26
Identifying Your DVRS Model Frequency Band of Operation Depending on the frequency band of operation of the Mobile Radio and DVR, the DVRS models are classified as follows: In-Band when the Mobile Radio and DVR operate in the same frequency band. Cross-Band when the Mobile Radio and DVR operate in two different frequency bands. In-Band The following In-Band DVRS Model Groups are available: XTL TM 5000 XTL TM 2500 BAND OF OPERATION [MHz] DVR BAND OF OPERATION [MHz] 764-776 136-174 380-430 450-470 470-512 794-806 136-174 380-470 450-520 380-470 450-520 380-470 450-520 762-776 794-806 806-825 851-870 806-825 851-870 762-776 794-806 806-825 851-870 Table 1 In-Band DVRS Models The in-band DVRS models are equipped with two sets of filters, which are required in order to ensure interference-free operation when both the Mobile Radio and DVR are transmitting and receiving simultaneously. The DVR is a full duplex repeater and is equipped with a duplexer, which provides sufficient isolation to prevent desense during DVR repeat activation. The DVR duplexer also provides 40 db isolation on the Mobile radio transmit / receive frequencies. The filters installed at the output of the Mobile Radio are designed to provide 40 db isolation on the DVR transmit and receive frequencies. IMPTANT! The above filtering isolation must be complemented by 30dB minimum antenna isolation (between the DVR and Mobile Radio antennas) in order to ensure interference-free operation. Each DVRS is shipped equipped with custom filters tuned to the specified frequency. Programming the DVR / Mobile radio to operate on frequencies outside of the original specified bands may result in intermittent or complete loss of communications. Frequency changes may require filtering retuning or replacement. Page 9 of 26
Cross-Band The following Cross-Band DVRS Model Groups are available: 8F083X06 Rev. 3 DVR BAND OF OPERATION [MHz] 764-776 136-174 380-430 450-470 470-512 794-806 806-825 851-870 XTL TM 5000 XTL TM 2500 BAND OF OPERATION [MHz] 380-470 450-520 762-776 794-806 806-825 851-870 136-174 762-776 794-806 806-825 851-870 136-174 762-776 794-806 806-825 851-870 136-174 762-776 794-806 806-825 851-870 136-174 380-470 450-520 136-174 380-470 450-520 Table 2 Cross-Band DVRS Models IMPTANT! Each DVRS is shipped equipped with custom filters tuned to the specified frequency. Programming the DVR / Mobile radio to operate on frequencies outside of the original specified bands may result in intermittent or complete loss of communications. Frequency changes may require filtering retuning or replacement. Page 10 of 26
Fixed Mount DVRS Installation Installation Tools Required Description Needed for: #2 Philips Tightening of screws. 10mm Wrench Battery terminal connection. 3/16 Flat Screwdriver Tightening of connector screws. Installation Guidelines Open the DVRS cabinet door and note the location of the following: 1. Mobile Radio bracket mounting holes 2. Control Head bracket mounting holes 3. Speaker Mounting holes 4. Microphone clip mounting holes 5. Plastic bag containing necessary mounting hardware 1 5 4 2 3 Figure 2 Fixed Mount DVRS - As Received Page 11 of 26
Using #10-32 PH screws with flat and split lock washers (provided) attach the speaker bracket and then the speaker as shown on Figure 3 & 4 below. Connect the speaker to the control head harness. Figure 3 Mounting the Mobile Speaker Bracket Figure 4 Mobile Speaker as installed Page 12 of 26
Using #10-32 PH screws with flat and split lock washers (provided) attach the control head bracket as shown on Figure 5 & 6 below. Figure 5 Mounting the Control Head Bracket Figure 6 Control Head as Installed Page 13 of 26
Install the Mobile radio bracket using #10-32 PH screws with flat and split lock washers (provided) see Figure 7 & 8. Figure 7 Installing the Mobile Radio Bracket Figure 8 Mobile Radio Installed Page 14 of 26
Install the Microphone clip. Note that there is no split lock washer on the upper screw. Attach the microphone to the clip and connect it to the CH. Figure 9 Microphone Clip USB PT Figure 10 All Radio Equipment Installed in Fixed DVRS Page 15 of 26
Apply six circles of Silicone RTV on top of the battery cabinet as shown in Figure 11. The Silicone RTV is included in the installation kit. Figure 11 Battery Cabinet Silicone RTV Application Place the main cabinet on top of the battery cabinet. Pull the battery, grounding and temperature sensor wires through the battery cabinet hole and push all connectors through battery cabinet holes as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 Battery Cabinet Connectors - Top Secure the cabinets together with 5 supplied screws, 10 flat washers, 5 lock washers and 5 nuts. The screw head and one flat washer are located in the main cabinet. One flat washer, spring washer and the nut are located in the battery cabinet. Connect two Page 16 of 26
RF cables in the battery cabinet to female RF connectors protruding from the main cabinet. Left cable connects to the left RF connector, right cable connects to the right RF connector. Mount 4 pole mounting rails or 8 wall mounting brackets as per Hoffman instructions included in the pole or wall mounting kits. MAKE SURE THAT THE CABINET IS PROPERLY SEALED AS PER HOFFMAN INSTRUCTIONS! Mount the cabinets either on the pole or on the wall. Install and connect the battery as shown on Figure 13. First connect the positive (red) terminal, then the negative. Slide the battery into its place and reattach the battery bracket. Figure 13 Battery Installation DO NOT TRANSPT THE FIXED MOUNT DVRS WITH THE BATTERY INSTALLED! BATTERY IS NOT PROVIDED. RECOMMENDED BATTERY TYPE: 12 V, 26Ah: ENERSYS GENESIS G26EP 2 HRS BACKUP (50% Rx-50% Tx DUTY) 12V, 42Ah: ENERSYS GENESIS G42EP 3.5 HRS BACKUP (50% Rx-50% Tx DUTY) 12V, 70Ah: ENERSYS GENESIS G70EP 6.5 HRS BACKUP (50% Rx-50% Tx DUTY) Page 17 of 26
Connect antennas with N male connectors as shown Figure 14. Wrap the RF connectors in electrical tape to prevent moisture from getting into the cables and connectors. GROUNDING CABLE ROUND AC CABLE Figure 14 RF and AC Connections Place proper diameter rubber ferrule on a grounding wire (ferrules supplied). Connect this grounding wire to the ground bar kit between the lightning protector in the battery cabinet as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 Ground Wiring Detail Place proper diameter ferrule on a round 14AWG AC wire (ferrules supplied). Pull the wire through the plastic connector on the bottom of the battery cabinet. Place another ferrule on the AC wire and pull the wire through the right plastic connector on the bottom Page 18 of 26
of the main cabinet. Connect AC Line, Neutral and Ground as shown in Figure 16. Tighten the plastic nuts on both plastic connectors. Connect the temperature sensor wires together in the battery cabinet. AC Neutral AC Line AC Ground Figure 16 AC Wiring Detail Page 19 of 26
Programming the Fixed Mount DVRS Program the MR, DVR and Portables for DVRS operation as described in the corresponding Programming Guides. Ensure the templates are fully matched by following the Guidelines provided in the DVRS Programming Guide. To program the DVRS, connect a PC with compatible Tweaker Programming Software to the DVR USB port (see Figure 10) and ensure the DVRS is powered up. When programming the DVRS Frequencies, please ensure they match the DVRS Filtering frequencies. To check the tuning of the DVRS Duplexer, please refer to the DVRS labels located on the inner lower left corner of the cabinet door see Figure 17. Figure 17 DVRS Labels Page 20 of 26
DVRS Antenna Requirements Any DVRS Model requires the use of two antennas one connected to the Mobile Radio and one connected to the DVR. The antennas are not part of the DVRS package and need to be provided separately. The Mobile Radio and DVR Antennas must be deployed in such way as not to cause interference and to provide best radio coverage performance. All DVRS models require 30dB minimum Antenna Isolation between the DVR and Mobile Radio Antennas for interference-free operation. Page 21 of 26
DVR Maintenance Guidelines Software / Programming Related Problems Most of the DVRS Programming problems are caused by mismatched MSU, DVR and Portable Radio Templates. Note that any updates to the MSU or the PSU templates may require corresponding changes to be made in the DVR template. The following error message is displayed on the Control Head when the MSU and DVR firmware versions are not compatible: INCOMP MSU SW To resolve the above problem, please contact Motorola and Futurecom to obtain compatible firmware upgrades. Hardware Related Problems If the O5 / O3 / M5 Control Head displays alternating VR ERR and Error Code (RC ERR XXXX or RF ERR XXXX), turn the DVRS off and then back on. If it does not correct the condition, note the exact error code and contact Futurecom to obtain an RMA and further instructions. In case of insufficient DVR Tx Power or poor sensitivity, please verify that the frequencies programmed in the DVR are within the filtering specifications as indicated on the duplexer and in-band filtering labels. Ensure the DVR is only enabled on Mobile Radio Talk Groups using the frequency plan for the specific DVR Model. Primary EEPROM Map corrupted Warning RC0400 displayed on the control head upon power up indicates that the Primary EEPROM map of the DVR contains corrupted data. The DVR will still operate properly from the backup EEPROM map. To fix the primary map, please use the latest Tweaker to read the DVR. This will restore the Primary EEPROM Map. VR Error RC1000 displayed permanently indicates that both the Primary and Backup EEPROM maps are corrupted and the unit is not operation. Please contact Futurecom for further instructions on how to troubleshoot the problem. Firmware Upgrade. Some DVRS units which were originally shipped with older firmware may require EEPROM map upgrade after re-flashing them with newer firmware. To upgrade the EEPROM, please follow the instructions shipped with the flash upgrade. RC ERR 4000 indicates that the DVR firmware has been updated but its programmed personality has not. The DVR personality needs to be updated by reading the unit with the Tweaker programming software in order to upgrade the EEPROM map as described in the Firmware upgrade instructions provided by Futurecom. Page 22 of 26
Contact Information RMA Authorizations: 1-800-701-9180 gisellap@futurecom.com Technical Support: 1-800-701-9180 support@futurecom.com Sales Enquiries: 647-296-5555 All other Enquiries: 1-800-701-9180 rosee@futurecom.com Page 23 of 26
Appendix 1 Fixed Mount DVRS Specifications General Specification External Connectors Operating Temperature -30ºC to +40ºC CTCSS/DCS Programmable per Channel Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms Number of Channels 192 Channel Spacing 12.5 or 25 khz programmable Antenna (DVR and Mobile) Computer Interface N female USB Equipment Type Acceptance VHF UHF 700 800 FCC Industry Canada LO6-DVRSVHF 2098B-DVRSVHF LO6-DVRSUHF 2098B-DVRSUHF LO6-DVRS700 2098B-DVRS700 LO6-DVRS800 2098B-DVRS800 Transmitter Specification VHF UHF 700 800 Frequency Band [MHz] 136-174 380-430 764-776 851-870 450-470 470-512 Power Output @ Antenna Port 10W (programmable per channel from 1W to 10W) CCT Option 15 sec to 15 min or Disabled Max Spurious Output -20dBm Frequency Stability +/- 1.5ppm FM Hum and Noise 12.5 / 25 khz 37 db / 43 db Audio Response +1, -3 db of 6 db / octave pre-emphasis characteristic over 300 Hz 3 khz Audio Distortion <2% Receiver Specification VHF UHF 700 800 Frequency Band [MHz] 136-174 380-430 794-806 806-825 450-470 470-512 Receiver Sensitivity -115 dbm Frequency Stability +/- 1.5ppm Selectivity 12.5 / 25 khz 60 db / 75 db Intermodulation 70 db Deviation 12.5 / 25 khz +/-2.5 khz / +/-5 khz FM Hum and Noise 12.5 / 25 khz 37 db / 43 db Audio Output (Repeater Detect Audio) 600 mv RMS nominal, flat response Audio Response +1, -3 db of 6 db / octave pre-emphasis characteristic over 300 Hz 3 khz Audio Distortion <2% Outdoor Enclosure Dimensions: Height / Width / Depth 1168mm (46 ) x 566mm (22.3 ) x 258mm (10.16 ) Enclosure type NEMA / EEMAC TYPE 4, 12, 13, IP66 Mounting Options Pole Mount or Wall Mount Approximate Weight 90 kg (198lbs) approximately, without batteries Battery Enclosure Dimensions: 406mm (16 ) x 508mm (20 ) x 254mm (10 ) Power Supply 115V or 230V AC +/-15%, 47-63Hz, Single phase, Hard wired Current Drain 6A AC max at 115V AC 3A AC Max at 230V AC Battery Backup (25 C, new battery) 2 hours approximately at 50% Tx / 50% Rx Duty Battery Protection Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Reverse Protection, Temperature Compensated Charging Voltage Battery Low Voltage Disconnect 10.5V DC (AC voltage has to be reapplied to reconnect the battery after it was disconnected by LVD) RF Connector Lightning Protection Gas Capsule (Spark Gap) Locks Padlock Handle Page 24 of 26
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