User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................5 2 GUARANTEE ........................................................5 3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL.........................................6 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY .............................................7 8 9 FIRST STEPS ......................................................12 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 BASIC USE..........................................................14 6.1 DISPLAY INDICATORS .........................
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User Manual WASTE MANAGEMENT The symbol means that the product must be taken to separate collection at the product end-of life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. NOTE: PowerTrunk Inc. is the subsidiary of Teltronic S.A. Unipersonal responsible for business development, distribution and customer support for Teltronic’s Land Mobile Radio products in North America. The company is headquartered in New York City. Teltronic S.A.
User Manual This equipment can be used in member states of the European Union once the corresponding administrative licence is obtained.
User Manual 1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PowerTrunk Inc., as manufacturer of the product MDT-400 / DT-410, declares that the said product complies with the essential requirements established in article 3 of the Council of Europe Directive 1999/5/CE, dated 9th March, 1999. 2 GUARANTEE POWERTRUNK INC. guarantees the replacement or repair, free of charge, of any products that are found to have a manufacturing defect, in accordance with the general conditions of the POWERTRUNK INC. guarantee.
User Manual 3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this PowerTrunk MDT-400 or DT-410 device. TETRA’s most advanced services and a wide range of options and accessories will help you obtain the best performance from mobile communications in your work. This manual will show you how easy it is to use the main features of your new TETRA terminal.
User Manual 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY 4.1 General PowerTrunk has obtained official approval for a wide range of accessories for MDT-400 and DT-410 equipment: antennas, audio accessories, etc. These accessories have undergone all type of tests to ensure their suitability and safety for the use they have been designed for, either vehicle use (MDT-400) or desktop use (DT-410). We do not recommend the use of nonhomologated accessories.
User Manual MDT-400 / DT-410 is restricted to occupational/controller use to safety FCC RF energy exposure limits. This radio is NOT authorized for general population. Use only accessories and antennas approved by PowerTrunk. Use of non-approved accessories and antennas may exceed FCC RF energy exposure limits. 4.
User Manual Warning: Burns may be suffered if the bare part of the antenna is touched during radio equipment transmissions. Long periods of transmission may cause the rear part of the equipment, where the power amplifier radiator is located, to reach a high temperature. 4.4 Other warnings Vehicles RF signals may affect motor vehicles’ electronic systems if they are not properly installed or well protected.
User Manual as grain, powder or metal particles. Sparks in these areas can cause explosions or fires, with the resulting risk of injury and even death. Driver safety Check the laws and regulations on using mobile phones and radiotelephones in the area where you are to drive and always abide by them. While driving, concentrate all your attention on driving and always have your hands free to manoeuvre the vehicle. As a precautionary measure, whenever possible, park off the road to make or receive a call.
User Manual 4.7 Maintenance The following recommendations will help you to increase the service life of the equipment and maintain the guarantee coverage: 1. Do not install the equipment in dirty, damp or dusty locations. It is recommended to install it out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. High temperatures can reduce the service life of electronic components and deform or melt some plastics. 2. Any liquid spilt on the equipment can cause serious damage.
User Manual 5 FIRST STEPS 5.1 Start-up In the case of the DT-410, switch on the equipment with the main switch at the back of the device. 1. Keep the key 2. On starting-up, it will display a welcome message (which can be configured by programming). The software version of the equipment and the user’s name and address will also be displayed for a few seconds. If the equipment requests a PIN, enter the 4-digit code (by default the code is 0000), which will appear on screen as ****, and press OK.
User Manual 5.2 Working modes. 1. 2. 3. There are three working modes: network mode (V+D), direct mode (DMO) and DMOGATE mode. In network mode (V+D), the equipment will be operational when the system has been successfully registered. Then the display will show the symbols (Valid network indicator) and (signal level indicator).
User Manual 6 BASIC USE This manual is common for both equipment models: the MDT-400 mobile equipment and the DT-410 office unit. Both models have the same front panel, described below. The MDT-400 can also be used without front for data applications using the PEI protocol and audio control through the 600-ohm interface. If your equipment has this configuration, consult with your Service Provider to learn about the services available and how to access them.
User Manual No. Description Observations Connector for handheld Microphone or Micro-loudspeaker or desktop microphone (DT-410). Connector for the programming cable. 1 Microphone connector 2 Volume control Adjusts the volume level. Screen adjustment Contrast, Volume audio and Volume tones. 3 Screen Alphanumeric display 4 x 16, line of symbols and line of ‘soft keys’. 4 STS LED Indicator Call status indicator. 5 SVC LED Indicator Service indicator.
User Manual 6.1 Display indicators The on-screen indicators display information about the operation of the equipment: Icon area Text area Soft keys area Symbol Description Signal intensity (RSSI) or level of coverage indicator Valid network (Only in V+D network mode) Emergency call established (steady). Flashing if the call is being set up. Call established cid: ima ge0 02. gif @ Message received (steady). Flashing when a message is being sent. Discrete mode active.
User Manual GRP/BRD/PRV /PHN/PBX Type of voice call selected: group (GRP), private (PRV), broadcast (BRD), phone (PHN) or through telephone exchange (PBX). GPS position valid (steady). Flashing if GPS position is not valid. Will only be displayed if the GPS option is installed in the MDT-400 unit. Direct mode (DMO) activated. Data packet connection. Steay if the connection has been established. Flashing if data transfer is under way. Call diversion activated. Inclusion call activated.
User Manual 6.2 LED Indicators. LED indicators display information about equipment operation: SVC LED LED status Off Red Flashing red Green Flashing orange Function Equipment not operational. Equipment not in service (no network registered). Equipment in the process of registering. Equipment in service (Registered on the network). Equipment operational (DMO). Equipment in programming mode STS LED LED status Off Red Flashing red Green Flashing green Orange Function No call being carried out.
User Manual 6.3 List of editable characters The following table displays the characters available for editing texts on the MDT-400 and DT410. Keys 1 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 0+ Space ! A a D d G g J j M m P p T t W w + ] 2 .
User Manual 6.4 DT-410 desktop unit The DT-410 desktop unit integrates the radio equipment with a built in power supply and an internal loudspeaker to optimise the space needed for fixed installations. The desktop unit has not been designed to bear heavy weights; therefore heavy objects should not be placed on top of it. Not place heavy objects on the rack Its menus and operation are the same as the mobile MDT-400 equipment, with the following exceptions: If the DT-410 is controlled via PEI (E.g.
User Manual 6.5 Main screen The main screen is that of Voice Calls (in V+D network mode) – Group mode. The equipment will be prepared to press PTT (Press-to-talk) and directly launch a call to the group selected. The basic information viewed on this screen consists of the range the selected group belongs to, the name of the group and its status. The soft key ‘Mode’ (Lower right-hand side of the screen) enables selection between other types of call (private, telephone, PABX).
User Manual Use the shift keys to navigate the menu Press the menu key to access Main Menu Shows the last call display activated GRP GRP Phone Book Exit Working modes OK Exit GRP GRP Messages Exit Audio Settings OK Exit GRP User Settings OK GRP Operating modes Exit en OK GRP Call history Exit OK OK 22 Exit OK
User Manual 1. 2. PHONE BOOK Private Æ Add Erase Mem status Edit PSTN Æ Add Erase Mem status Edit Group Æ Add Erase Mem. status Preferred GRP PABX Æ Add Erase Mem status Edit WORKING MODE V+D DMO Gateway GSM 3.
User Manual 4. USER SETTINGS Screen Æ Language PIN code Æ 5. PIN Request Change PIN OPERATING MODES Area selection 6. Backligth Brightness Negative Contrast Local area Areas 1..14 Wide area TxI mode Discrete mode On / Off On / Off CALL HISTORY Dialed Received Missed Erase all 7.
User Manual 8. ENCRYPTION (optional) This menu will only be displayed if the E2EE option has been installed. Set Date & Time Æ Date Time Select PLAIN/CRYPTO Æ Prefer CRYTO Prefer PLAIN Use default Factory Reset Æ Fact. Pwd Key Set Check Value Æ Key Set CV Reset Info Security Proc. Info Crypto Module 9. GPS INFO (optional) This menu will only be displayed if the GPS option has been installed. The following information could be accessed only if GPS position has been provided.
User Manual 8 BASIC FUNCTIONS 8.1 Group Calls Group calls will enable you to communicate with a group of users that are allowed to participate in the communication. Select GRP mode with the soft key ‘Mode’. A group call is always semi-duplex with direct signalling: the group selected on screen is directly connected by pressing PTT, and it is not possible to listen and speak at the same time. The groups are organised in ranges (or folders).
User Manual The speaker’s identifier (or name if available in the phone book) will be displayed on screen. The group call is directly received, with no action necessary on the part of the user. The equipment will inform the user that a group call has been received with a short alert tone and the name of the user speaking at any given moment as well as the name of the group will be displayed on screen.
User Manual 8.2 Individual calls An individual call is a call between 2 users. No other user will listen to your call. It can be made to numbers on the TETRA network (private calls) or to numbers on the external telephone network (PSTN or PABX telephone calls). MDT-400 / DT-410 will enable you to make the following individual calls: Semi-Duplex with direct signalling: The caller has permission to speak first. It is not possible to speak and listen simultaneously.
User Manual To enable this mode, go to the Operating Modes → Discrete Mode menu. This option must be previously enabled by programming. To make a duplex call: Enter the number of the person you wish to call or select it from the phone book. With the soft key ‘Mode’ (lower right-hand part of the screen) select the type of call you wish to make (PRV, PSTN, PABX). Start the call by pressing the soft key ‘Call’. During the establishment of the call you will hear a call tone.
User Manual 8.3 Status messages The MDT-400 / DT-410 allows you to send status messages to individual and group addresses: “Call Back”, “Urgent request” and “Emergency”. These are standard messages that can be enabled or not by programming It is also possible to send messages predefined by the user by programming. They are messages whose number code and associated text are defined by the user. In the Messages submenu of the Main Menu, select the option “Status”.
User Manual 8.4 Text messages Another service that you will be able to carry out with your MDT-400 / DT-410 equipment is to send text messages of up to 140 characters (160 if the destination address is a telephone number). You can write a new message using the text keyboard (Select Text/New in the Messages submenu of the Main Menu), or select one of the messages stored in the out tray (Text/Outbox).
User Manual 9 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 9.1 Emergency calls By keeping key pressed, an emergency call is begun, which has maximum priority and will cancel any call being made at that moment. This type of call can be configured by programming, and can be: private semi-duplex direct call, group call, broadcast call, telephone call (PSTN, PABX) or status message. It is also possible to configure the emergency call in DMO, being able to configure a different call destination in V+D and DMO.
User Manual It is possible to configure two additional codes – emergency codes – such as 112, 999 or others. When the user enters these codes on the keyboard, the MDT-400 sends the emergency call as programmed. In addition, the sending of standard emergency message can also be configured (Status code: 0) just before carrying out the event programmed for the emergency key. Another possible configuration, only available by programming, is to define the PTT as priority within the active call.
User Manual Group calls To start a group call in DMO mode, select the group with the navigation arrows keys and press PTT. The operation is similar to a group call in network mode. Individual calls To start a private call, first dial the destination number or select it from the phone book. Then press PTT. 9.3 Working modes: DMO-GATE mode This section describes the DMO and V+D functionality supported by MDT-400 working in DMO-Gateway mode.
User Manual All the audio and voice signalling is disabled in this working mode, except the tones for establishing, maintaining and ending calls. 9.4 Security The equipment has the following security services: - PIN code From the User settings/PIN code menu you can enable or disable the request for a PIN code on turning on the equipment as well as modify this code.
User Manual Air Interface encryption (optional) - This service protects communication between the radio equipment and the infrastructure from possible undesired listening in. This encryption is only carried out in networks that support this service. The encryption algorithms for the Air Interface encryption which are available in the MDT400 are: TEA1, TEA2, TEA3.
User Manual option, provided that this option has been pre-programmed. You may choose a new work network from the list of permitted networks available. 9.6 Supplementary services The following TETRA supplementary services are also available in your MDT-400 / DT-410 terminal (none of them requires any additional action on the part of the user in the Options menu): Late entry: This supplementary service enables the device to join a group call that is already in progress.
User Manual 9.7 Data services MDT-400 / DT-410 include a data packet service (mono and multislot) based on IP version 4. While the data packet context is active, the symbol appears in the icon area of the display. The MDT-400 / DT-410 supports AT and TNP1 commands of the PEI protocol for connecting to external devices and the remote control of the equipment. For more information about these services, consult your Service provider. 9.
User Manual 9.9 GSM option The MDT-400 can incorporate an internal GSM module. By default, the equipment will work with the TETRA network, and when it detects that it is not possible to operate under TETRA, it automatically switches (if the equipment is configured in this way) to GSM mode. It is also possible to select GSM mode through the menu, accessing the Working mode submenu from the Main Menu. This screen shows the options V+D, DMO, DMO-GATE and GSM, not allowing direct changes between GSM <-> DMO.
User Manual - Control mute of an external device. Audio will be disabled during voice calls. - Ignition control controls the switching off of the terminal depending on the status of the vehicle’s engine. - Control of external horn relay enables the MDT-400 to activate an external relay for the horn of the car or any other device. - Line interface provides the terminal with a balanced audio input and output as well as two additional basic signalling lines (one input line ‘E’ and one output line ‘M’).
User Manual Inputs: - Signal IN (IN4) Æ No function Æ Line interface (wire E) Æ Ignition control Æ Another event - Input 1 (IN1/PTT): Æ PTT external Æ Another event - - Input 3 (IN3/HANG): Input 2 (IN2/AUX): Æ External AUX (disconnect the call and begin a private hook call) Æ Another event Æ External HANG (HANG UP) Æ Another event Outputs: - Relay out (OUT1) Æ No function Æ External horn relay Æ Mute Æ Another event - Signal out (OUT2): Æ No function Æ Line interface (wire M) Æ Another event
User Manual 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS 10.1 Contacts phone book From the Phone Book menu you can configure your list of contacts. You can consult, add new contacts, delete them or select them for making calls. You will access all the equipment phone books: Private Group Telephone (PSTN) Telephone extension (PABX). If you receive a call from any of the addresses corresponding to a contact stored in the phone book, its name will be displayed on the screen.
User Manual 10.4 Languages The MDT-400 / DT-410 terminal has a programmable multilingual interface. The User settings\Language submenu enables you to choose between the languages available in the MDT-400 / DT-410. Using the arrow keys, you can select the language you wish to use. Consult your supplier about the languages available for your terminal. 10.5 Audio Settings From the Audio Settings submenu, you can carry out the following actions: Select the predetermined audio profile.
User Manual 10.6 Using audio accessories The user can select the configuration for audio accessories regardless of the default program configuration. Access Audio Settings submenu from the Main Menu and choose the option “Accessories”. It is also possible to access this screen with a combination of rapid access keys: + 9 + 7.
11 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1. Fist microphone, handset or desktop (DT-410) microphone connector. Programming cable connector. 2. Volume control 3. Display 4. STS Call-state indicator CHANGING WORKING MODE 5. SVC Service indicator. Green: in service Red: out of service 9. Emergency key 6. ON/OFF key 7. Navigation keys 8. Alphanumerical keyboard 10. Function key 11. Menu key 12.
User Manual POWERING ON AND OFF Keep key pressed for a few seconds.
RECEIVING CALLS Direct (Individual or group calls) You hear a beep and the STS indicator comes on green. Press PTT to speak. Hook (Private or telephone calls) You hear a bell and the STS indicator comes on orange. To accept the call, press PTT or the ‘oft key ‘OK’. To reject the call, press the soft key ‘Hang’ or the AUX button (*). RAPID ACCESS KEYS QUICK CHANGE OF WORK MODE (V+D <-> DMO): Keep the key F pressed.
SENDING MESSAGES Status messages Main menu Choose message Go to 'Messages', ''Status'., 'Send' Select 'Send' destination 'Send' Text messages Main Menu Go to 'Messages', 'Text' e ew g N ssa e m 'New' Write message 'Send' e it ag E d ss e m d ol 'Inbox' Edit message Select destination 'Send' 'Outbox' EMERGENCY CALL (V+D / DMO) Press and hold for a few seconds. DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN MENU Press to access the Main Menu. To navigate through it, use the navigation key .