Operator’s Manual MM23772 Aug-05 P7200 Series Portable Radios
MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV - DATE DESCRIPTION Aug. 2005 Initial release. M/A-COM Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and suggestions on how the document could be improved. Submit your comments and suggestions to: Wireless Systems Business Unit M/A-COM, Inc. Technical Publications 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lynchburg, VA 24501 fax your comments to: (434) 455-6851 or e-mail us at: techpubs@tycoelectronics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION............................................ 4 SAFETY CONVENTIONS ............................................................... 6 OPERATING TIPS ............................................................................ 7 BATTERIES ...................................................................................... 9 SCOPE ............................................................................................. 11 INTRODUCTION......................
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING The M/A-COM P7200 portable radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
• Always transmit using low power when possible (refer to the section “High/Low Power Adjustment”). In addition to conserving battery charge, low power can reduce RF exposure. • ALWAYS use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC Occupational/Controlled Exposure RF compliance requirements to be exceeded. (Refer to Table 2.) • ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna at least 2 cm (0.
SAFETY CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warning elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. M/A-COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these standards.
OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low lying areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit. Mountains can also reduce the range of the unit. In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement may be obtained by ensuring that the antenna is vertical.
WARNING Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could cause damage to the radio unit and may violate FCC regulations. (Refer to Table 2.) Electronic Devices CAUTION RF energy from portable radios may affect some electronic equipment. Most modern electronic equipment in cars, hospitals, homes, etc. are shielded from RF energy. However, in areas in which you are instructed to turn off two-way radio equipment, always observe the rules.
BATTERIES The P7200 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. BATTERY CHARGING/CONDITIONING After receiving a new rechargeable battery pack, it should be fully charged before placing it into service (see “New Battery” caution below). This also applies to rechargeable batteries that have been stored for long periods (weeks, months, or longer).
BATTERY DISPOSAL Nickel Cadmium Battery At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of Nickel Cadmium batteries into the municipal waste stream. Check with local solid waste officials for recycling options and proper disposal. Call Toll Free 1-800-8BATTERY for information and/or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your state. Nickel Metal Hydride Battery There are no special requirements concerning the disposal of NiMH batteries.
SCOPE This manual will first introduce the user to the P7200 product line in general, identifying Regulatory and Safety requirements, Options and Accessories, the user interface, and other common components in the first few sections of the manual. The balance of this manual will then be devoted to functionality. It is not the intent of this manual to cover all modes of operation. As other modes of operation become available the operation will be covered in additional manuals.
INTRODUCTION The P7200 series radios are dual-band multi-mode portable radios. The dualband (700/800 MHz) P7200 portable radio delivers end-to-end encrypted digital voice and IP data communications. It is designed to support multiple operating modes including: • OpenSky® Trunked mode • EDACS® or ProVoice™ Trunked mode • P25 Trunked mode • P25 Digital Conventional mode • Conventional Analog mode As software-defined radios, the P7200 portables can include all of these modes or just one.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Table 2 lists the Options and Accessories tested for use with the P7200 series portable radios. Refer to the maintenance manual or to M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of options and accessories, including those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure. WARNING CAUTION Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc).
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Speaker Mic, Ant. Version, Immersible, Charger Comp. KRY 101 1617/287 Speaker Mic, Ruggedized KRY 101 1617/383 Speaker Mic, Antenna Version, Ruggedized KRY 101 1617/384 Speaker Mic, Ruggedized, Charger Comp., KRY 101 1617/385 Speaker Mic, Ant.
USER INTERFACE Figure 1: Top View Figure 2: Side View 15
Figure 3: System Model 16
Figure 4: Scan Model 17
CONTROLS The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the radio. Push-To-Talk, option, and monitor buttons are mounted on the side. The front mounted keypad has six buttons on the P7250 Scan model and 15 buttons on the P7270 System Radio. The P7230 Select model radio has no front keypad. Buttons and Knobs The function of the button and knob controls will vary with mode of operation. This manual will deal primarily with OpenSky functionality.
Keypad The keys on the Keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in the following subsections. Figure 5: Scan Radio Front Panel KEY FUNCTION Function: Allows the user to select system, Primary groups, or channels, depending on personality programming. The buttons act as STEP UP or STEP DOWN.
Figure 6: System Radio Front Panel KEY FUNCTION Same as Scan Model as Scan Model Same Selects a specific system. If the rotary knob is used to 1-9, *, 0, # 20 select the system and more than 16 systems are programmed in the radio, the key is used to select additional banks (groupings) of systems. These keys are used to place telephone interconnect and individual (unit-to-unit) calls. The keys operate like a normal telephone keypad. Selects a specific group.
KEY FUNCTION Deletes selected groups or channels of the currently selected system from the Scan list. Places telephone interconnect calls. Initiates individual calls. DISPLAY The P7200 display is made up of 3 lines. Lines 1 and 2 contain twelve alphanumeric character blocks each. The 3rd line also contains twelve blocks, each used primarily to display radio status icons. All three lines are used to display menu options when in the menu mode.
Table 3: Display Descriptions Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving, Network connectivity Flashing – call queued Steady – Special call mode (individual or telephone) Steady – Stealth mode is enabled (all tones and other displays are off, voice is still heard). Steady – Battery charge indicator (refer to Figure 8) Flashing – Low battery indicator (refer to Figure 8) Steady – Transmit in encrypt mode Flashing – Receiving an encrypted call Steady – Indicates operation in VTAC mode.
Figure 10: Tri-Color LED Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 10). The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are: Green: Receiving Red: Unencrypted transmission Orange: Encrypted transmission ALERT TONES The P7200 radio provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 4).
Table 4: Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Originate (B) one short midpitched OK to talk after pressing the push-to-talk button Call Queued (T) one high-pitched Call queued for processing Autokey (T) one mid-pitched Queued call received channel assignment System Busy (T) three low-pitched System busy or unable to complete call Call Denied (T) one low-pitched Radio is not authorized on the system or group Carrier Control Timer (B) five high-pitched / PTT depressed for maximum len
OPENSKY OPERATION Once an OpenSky system has been selected from the available systems on your P7200 series portable radio, the characteristics described in the following sections will govern operation. PERSONALITY As illustrated in Figure 11, a personality defines the profiles and talk groups available to the user.
Talk Groups A talk group represents a set of users that regularly need to communicate with one another. There can be any number of authorized users assigned to a talk group. Talk groups are established and organized by the OpenSky network administrator. An OpenSky talk group is similar to a channel within a conventional FM radio system.
BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON THE RADIO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. Refer to Figure 1 for location of the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME KNOB. The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group (depending on programming). Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. Select the desired system and group.
GROUP SELECTION Method 1 (System Model) 1. Press to access group list. 2. Press to scroll through the list of groups or the numeric key mapped to the desired group list. 3. Press group. to select desired group. The radio will move to the selected Method 2 Rotate System/Group/Channel knob, or If this knob is not programmed for groups, press the buttons to change groups. The display registers the new system name on line two.
Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group. 5. Press to re-start scanning. NUISANCE DELETE (SYSTEM MODEL) A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel. 1. Turn Scan ON. 2. When the radio receives a call on the channel, press the . The channel is removed from the scan list until the radio is power cycled. BACKLIGHT ON/OFF 1. Press to access the menu. 2.
4. Press the PTT and 5. Release PTT when the transmission is complete. will reappear. LOCKING/UNLOCKING KEYPAD 1. Press button. 2. Within 1 second, press the Option button on the side of the radio. HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming. Within conventional systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis. Within EDACS trunking systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per system basis.
Figure 12: Menu Display 3. The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function. 4. To scroll through the menu options use the or keys. When the required menu item has been found align the cursor with the option then to select it. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using or to scroll through the list of parameter values.
4. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using or . Once the desired setting is reached press to store the value and return the menu option selection level. 5. For menu items that display radio information pressing or will scroll through a list of informational displays. An example of information displays is shown in Figure 15. The TX POWER menu item, when selected, toggles LOW/HIGH power.
FEATURE Display Current Home Group/Channel DISPLAY HOME PARAMETER SETTING COMMENT N/A Selects Home Group/Channel Select Desired SYS SEL System Add Group/Channel SCAN ADD to Scan List N/A Selects a new system. N/A Adds to Scan List. Delete Group/Channel Add/Delete Scan List SCAN DEL N/A SCAN A/D N/A Deletes Group or Channel from Scan List. Add or Delete from Scan List. Select Telephone Numbers From Phone List Data Operation PHN CALL N/A Trunked Only. NO DATA ON/OFF Trunked Only.
Figure 15: Information Display 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 non-encrypted.
Private Mode The Private Mode allows the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and forced operation is pre-programmed. If autoselect operation is pre-programmed and the radio is in the Private Mode, the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active. If no hang time is active, the radio transmits private.
Group/Channel Encryption Key Figure 17: Group/Channel Encryption Key Display Key Zero All cryptographic keys can be zeroed (erased from radio memory) by pressing the MONITOR/CLEAR button and while still pressing this button, press and hold the OPTION button. Press both buttons for 2 seconds. A series of beeps will begin 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 a group or channel is not programmed for Private Mode operation, PVT DIS will be displayed if an 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. 3. Continue with standard transmission procedures. A Private Mode access tone will be heard when the PTT button is pressed.
TRUNKED OPERATION SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS Groups that 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 powered 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.
4. Press the key a second time to set the group to Priority 2. A displayed on line three. is 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.
Press a third time to set the group to Priority 1. A is 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.
While the status is displayed, press to delete the group from the scan list. , ,or turns OFF. 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. Nuisance Delete A group can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is not the currently selected group, by pressing the key (Scan model) or the key (System model) during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted group.
When 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 ProScan Options dialog box are met. If 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 ProScan Options dialog box. ProScan The radio may be programmed for ProScan system scan operation for multisite applications depending on the version of radio flash code.
Receiving an Emergency Call When receiving an Emergency Call on the selected group and system, an alert beep is heard and is displayed. 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 a selected system and group (or on an optionally pre-programmed group), proceed as follows: 1.
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. 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.
Sending an Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only) Pre-Stored Individual Calls The following procedures describe how to initiate and complete a Pre-Stored Individual Call. System Model 1. To select a pre-stored individual phone number, enter the individual call key. is displayed. Then scroll through the list of stored numbers using the or key. mode using the 2. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit, turns ON, turns OFF and the channel access tone sounds.
Call Storage Lists There are two lists available for call storage in the P7200 series radios, 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 , the calls received list is available. The user can toggle to the personality list by selecting any index other than 0 or toggle between the two lists by pressing the key. If wrap is enabled, the calls received list wraps on itself and not into the other list.
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 . Use the or keys to scroll through the list of stored numbers. Scan Model: To select a previously stored phone number, press . Use the or keys to select the menu option PHN CALL. Press the key again then use the stored numbers. 2.
2. If the phone number is not stored in the pre-stored list of phone numbers, but the phone number is known, it can be entered directly from the keypad. Start by pressing the the keypad. 3. . Then enter the required number from 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.
Press to enter the overdial select/entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list. is displayed. Press PTT to send the overdial sequence once. If the number needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again (this prevents unwanted numbers from being sent the next time the PTT button is pressed during the call). This overdial select/entry mode remains active until the call is dropped, cleared, or is pressed.
4. Press and hold until the display changes indicating that the number has been stored. Repeat steps 1-4 above if the number stored in an entry location needs to be changed. STATUS/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.
until the system manager sends an activation message. 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).
Displays The following will be displayed during the various states of data mode of operation: TX DATA Appears on top line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call. RX DATA Appears on top line of display when the radio is receiving a data call. DATA OFF Appears on top line of display when the radio is in the data disabled state. DATA ON Appears for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state.
• Emergency is declared by pressing the pre-programmed emergency button. • A group or system is changed. Scan Lockout Mode Following the transmission or reception of a data call, if scan is enabled, scanning will stop temporarily (two independent pre-programmed times; after a receive data call and after a transmit data call). During this time the scan indicator will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended.
PROJECT 25 (P25) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE Transmitting a Group Call 1. Select the desired P25 system. (P25 icon will appear in display.) 2. Select the Talk Group/Conventional Channel. (Selected simultaneously using either the system/group/channel knob or the group key.) 3. Press and hold the PTT. 4. When a grant tone is received (if enabled through programming) speak into the microphone. 5. Release PTT and wait for response.
Receiving an Individual Call The radio will unmute according to the squelch mode defined in the radio personality (monitor, normal, selective). 1. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel or turn scan on and make sure the desired channel is in the scan list. 2. When the radio receives a P25 call, the radio will unmute and the ID of the transmitting radio will appear in the display. 3. Press the PTT button to respond. Unanswered calls will appear in the Who Has Called (WHC) list.
Receiving an Emergency Group Call 1. Select the desired P25 System and Talk Group/Channel. 2. When the radio detects an incoming Emergency Group Call, the radio will sound an alert tone and “RXEMER” will appear in the display. 3. Voice or emergency transmissions will be heard at the receiving radio. 4. To clear an emergency from the receiving radio, perform one of the following steps: 56 a. Change systems. b. Change channels (if not prohibited by programming). c.
OPERATION FOLLOWING WATER CONTACT If the P7200 model radio has been immersed in water or if the microphone air path or speaker grill become clogged with water, follow instructions under “Radio Microphone” and “Radio Speaker” sections to assure the highest quality transmitted and received messages. RADIO MICROPHONE In the event the P7200 microphone air path becomes clogged with water, blow two quick successive breaths of air directly into the radio microphone air hole. Refer to Figure 21.
CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. 1. Press the latch at the bottom of the battery pack. 2. Lift the battery pack from the bottom. 3. Remove the battery pack from the radio. Figure 22: Removing the Battery Pack ATTACHING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. 1. Align the tab on the top of the battery pack with the slot at the top of the battery cavity. 2.
IMMERSIBLE P7200 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Those P7200 radios labeled “immersible” (see Figure 24) require periodic testing using specialized equipment to verify the radio’s watertight integrity. Preventive Maintenance for Immersion-Rated Radios CAUTION P7200 model radios with Immersion Option HTMR must be serviced by a service center authorized and certified by M/A-COM to perform the necessary tests to verify watertight integrity.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – IMMERSIBLE P7200 To preserve the watertight integrity of the P7200 portable radio, the radio must be serviced by a service center authorized and certified by M/A-COM to perform the necessary tests to verify the watertight integrity. Use one of the following methods to locate the nearest service center authorized to service the radios warranted under Option HTMR. • Contact M/A-COM’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-800528-7711 (in the U.S.
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BATTERY WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. B.
WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to all non-M/A-COM Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply.
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