Operator’s Manual P-2000 and C-2000/RT-2000 Transceiver Systems P-2000 Part Number: 400-049200-11-xxx-xxxx-xxxx Software Version: 1 C-2000 Part Number 400-049300-11-xxx Software Version: 1 RT-2000 Part Number 400-049400-11-xxx-xxxx-xxxx Software Version: 1 Publication No. 150-049105 Rev.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................3 FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................4 TRANSCEIVER OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual RF Exposure Information This radio is restricted to occupational/controlled applications where users have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. Antennas used for the radio must not exceed the antenna gain shown below for each transmit frequency range. The antenna must be installed at least or exceeding the minimum distance away from any person(s) depending on the transmit frequency.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Introduction The Wulfsberg "2000" family of Flexcomm products are comprised of the P-2000 panel mount transceiver and the RT-2000 remote mount transceiver which is controlled by the C-2000 control head. The P-2000 and RT-2000 are capable of being populated with one or two ITM's (Internal Transceiver Modules) covering any combination of the following frequency bands: VHF 136-174 MHz, UHF -1 (403-470 MHz), UHF -2 (450-520 MHz) and UHF800 (806-870 MHz).
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual • Wulfsberg's exclusive QMEM (Quick Memory) function allows for fast access to preset memory channels. Transceiver Overview The Wulfsberg 2000 family of radio products are FM Tactical transceivers that incorporates one or two transceiver modules and control functions into a single panel mount unit (P-2000) or a panel mount control head (C-2000) and remote mount RT-2000 Transceiver.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Basic Operations Front Panel & Controls FM #1 Select FM #1 Transfer FM #2 Transfer FM #1 Volume Data Port FM #2 Select FM #2 Volume Keypad Cursor Knob Value/Enter/Pwr Knob DISPLAY - The P-2000 has a color LCD display. It provides the visual feedback for the system. Exactly what is displayed depends on the current operating mode of the P-2000. During normal operation, the top area shows information for FM #1 and the bottom line shows information for FM #2.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual or for loading preset channel information via the Motorola CPS software(PC based). Keypad Buttons The P-2000 has a 12 button keypad. Each button’s functions are described below. 1:DIR Toggles the active transceiver in and out of DIRECT mode. Use this button to enter a “1” during keypad entry mode. 2:MODE This button will cycle through the enhanced modes of operation. Use this button to enter a “2” during keypad entry mode.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual The Home Page The HOME PAGE is the primary operational page of the P-2000. The HOME PAGE becomes visible when the P2000 is ready for user input, immediately after the power up and initialization sequences have completed. When viewing the HOME PAGE, Radio 1 (Also called FM1 or transceiver #1) is always displayed on the top section. Radio 2 is always displayed on the bottom section. All keypad-initiated operations are performed on the active radio.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Discreet Indicators – The following discreet indicators apply to both FM1 and FM2. ACTIVE Channel FM 1 Discreet Indicators Channel Alpha Identifier STANDBY Channel FM1 This helps the user know the information in this block is for the transceiver located in FM #1 Position. M This indicates that the audio for that transceiver has been turned muted. To un-mute the audio, change the volume on that radio to something other than “0”.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Turning the System On and Off To power-on the P-2000, press and hold the PWR button (push in the VALUE Knob) for approximately one second and release. Several version number and copyright pages appear on the display while the unit performs a self-test and initializes the attached radio systems. When initialization is complete, the HOME PAGE will appear on the display. To power the P-2000 OFF, press and hold the PWR button for 3 seconds.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Setting the Display Brightness When the user presses the DIM button, the display brightness adjustment display appears. When the value knob is turned clockwise, the display brightness increases in intensity. When the value knob is turned counter clockwise, the display brightness decreases in intensity. The Brightness display disappears when no value knob activity has been present for more than 2 seconds.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Selecting the Active Transceiver To make FM1 or FM2 the “active transceiver” means that the keypad/rotary knobs will perform operations on that transceiver. The active transceiver is always highlighted in a bright blue color. As shown in the picture below, FM1 is the active transceiver. FM #1 Select To make FM1 the active transceiver push the FM #1 SELECT BUTTON as shown above.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Selecting a Standby Channel Using the Cursor/Value Knob When the P-2000 first powers on, the selected channels will be set to those that were active when the unit was powered down. To select a different preset channel, do the following: Using the cursor knob, put the square cursor around the channel number. Turn the value knob until the channel is your desired channel. If you wish to make this your active channel, push the transfer button.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Selecting a Channel by Alphanumeric Identifier To change the standby channel using the alpha identifier, use the cursor knob to move the cursor square around the alpha identifier as shown below. Turn the value knob until the channel is your desired channel. Notice that channels change alphabetically. Using the Direct/Repeat Feature The P-2000 supports both direct and repeat modes of operation.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Receiving/Transmitting Transmitting To transmit on a radio system, select the appropriate source on your audio panel, and key the microphone. Transmission will begin on the radio’s currently selected Active channel. During the transmission, the radio’s transmit indicator will light, and the channel’s transmit frequency will be displayed. The following illustration depicts FM #1 transmitting. Receiving The P-2000 is constantly monitoring its radios for reception.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual QMEM Operations When the user presses the QMEM key, the system will enter the QMEM mode. This mode allows the user to either select or program a QMEM location. When the user presses the QMEM key, then presses a keypad key (0-9), the channel programmed into the corresponding (0-9) QMEM location shall be loaded into the active channel, and the previously active channel shall be loaded into the standby channel.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual MESSAGE PAGE This page allows the user to manage text messages for the system. When no unread messages exists within the system, the MSG indicator will not be visible on the normal operation page. When the MSG key is pressed on the normal operation page and no messages are available, the no message page is displayed. This page is depicted below. The only selectable item on this page shall be the back button. Pressing ENTER will return to the HOME page.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual The cursor knob allows the selection of the message list, back button, erase button, and next button. Pressing ENTER while the back button is selected returns to the previous page. Pressing ENTER while the erase button is selected deletes the currently selected message from the message list. Pressing ENTER while the next button is selected invokes the message view page for the currently selected message in the message list.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Programming/Editing a Preset Channel The EDIT PAGE allows the operator to temporarily change properties of a preset channel. Precisely which properties can be changed varies with channel and radio type At a minimum, all information that can be determined by the system during the LEARN mode is displayed on this page. While on the HOME page press the EDIT button and Programming Mode display page will be seen.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Modulation Type Field – This field displays the current channel’s modulation type. The modulation types are displayed as AM, FM, P (P25), and TK (trunking) and the channel bandwidth 12.5/20/25/30 kHz. NAC Code (NAC) – This shows the NAC code number used on P-25 systems. Receive Frequency Field (RX:) – This field displays the current channel’s receive frequency. Receive Tone Field – This field displays the current channel’s receive CTCSS/DCS (PL/DPL) tone.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Enhanced System Features Relay Mode Relay Mode allows your aircraft’s P-2000-based transceiver system to automatically relay receiver audio from one transceiver and retransmit it out the transmitter. If a Relay Mode link is established between two locations, a message received from one location is automatically retransmitted to the other. You can establish relay operation as follows.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Simulcast Mode Simulcast Mode allows you to transmit simultaneously to two other locations that have radios tuned to different frequencies. You can establish simulcast operation as follows. • From the HOME page select the desired channel for radio 1 and establish communications on that channel. • From the HOME page select the desired channel for radio 2 and establish communication on the channel.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Relay/Simulcast Mode Relay-Simulcast mode combines the functions of Relay Mode and Simulcast Mode. It allows you to establish an automatic radio link with two other locations that have radios tuned to different frequencies in different frequency bands, and allows you to transmit to those same locations simultaneously. You can establish relay/simulcast operation as follows.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Repeater Mode Repeater mode is not a specific mode of the P-2000 but an airborne repeater can effectively created by preprogramming specific channels and then using the RELAY MODE. It is also necessary for the two transceivers, FM1 and FM2 to use the same band. In other words, you cannot perform a repeater function with a P-2000 that has FM1 operating in the 136-174 MHz band and FM2 operating in the 800 MHz band.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual XTS-Emulation Mode This page shall allow the user to operate the RT-2000 in XTS-Emulation mode. In this mode of operation, the user can operate FM1 or FM2 transceivers very much like a Motorola handheld. This page is intended to be used when special functions of the internal transceivers cannot be accessed with P-2000 user interface. The figure below depicts the layout for this page.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Encryption Features Turning Encryption On and Off Select FM1 or FM2 depending on which transceiver you what to encrypt. Press the PVT button to toggle encryption on and off. If the P-2000 preset channel being used has been set up for encryption, the privacy indicator will light. PVT Indicator NOTE: Encryption can only be turned on for channels that have been pre-programmed with an encryption key.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual • Rotate the VALUE knob to change the encryption key. A value of “PSET” indicates you want to use the channel’s preset encryption key. A numeric value (1-16) indicates you want to override the preset key with the specified key. • Press the ENTER button to accept the displayed key. The display will return to the HOME PAGE.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual • The following illustrates the display with an OTAR in progress. NOTE: The OTAR process will automatically time-out after 2 minutes of unsuccessful OTAR attempts. At anytime during the OTAR operation, or after the OTAR has completed, whether successfully or unsuccessfully, the user must press the OTAR or HOME key to cancel/exit the OTAR operation. Doing so shall display the OTAR cancel confirmation page, as depicted below.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Loading Encryption Keys Before a transceiver will transmit encrypted messages, the user must load encryption keys into the transceiver. To accomplish this, the user must first put the transceiver into KEY LOAD mode, and then using a Motorola KVL, load the keys. Perform the following steps to load keys: • From the HOME page press the PROG button.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Erasing Encryption Keys With A Keyloader It may be desirable to erase the encryption keys contained in a P-2000 transceiver. For example, prior to sending the unit in for service. This can be accomplished as follows. • Ensure you are on the HOME PAGE, and the cursor is on an encryption capable channel. • Press the PROG button.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual CPS MODE Loading Channel Memory Programming the preset channels of the P-2000 must be performed with PC based program available from MOTOROLA named CPS. Normally this procedure is accomplished by a technician familiar with this software package since extensive knowledge is required to operate the Motorola software. As a note to the technician, no RIB box is required between the PC and P-2000 since Wulfsberg has built this capability into its transceiver.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual • Connect the PC to the data port on the front of the P-2000(RT-2000 not C-2000). • Using the CPS software, read the FM1 and save the file as sent by the Wulfsberg Factory for backup purposes. • Perform any changes to the archive file such as adding/deleting channels, changing encryption options etc. For the P-2000 to function properly DO NOT change key button options or display options.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual SYSTEM SETUP MODE The P-2000 comes the factory already configured for a normal installation, however, there are several options the operator can select. These options are very simple to update. The process is as follows. • Ensure you are on the HOME PAGE and press the PROG button.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual • • Enable Standby – the active/standby channel operation can be set to active only by saying “YES” to this option. A “NO” will eliminate the standby channel and the user will tune active channels only. Factory default for this option is “YES”. • Lock QMEM – To keep users from altering the QMEM settings, this option can be set to YES. Factory default for this option is “NO”.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual MAINTENANCE PAGES The following information is not normally needed by and operator. The maintenance pages are used by a technician to make audio level adjustments and verify system operation via BITE (Built-In-Test). • Ensure you are on the HOME PAGE and press the PROG button.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Flashport Mode The flashport mode is one of the mode options available on the Transceiver Maintenance page. This mode allows the technician to upgrade the embedded software within the internal transceiver. • Select the transceiever to perform the flash upgrade. Highlight START and press enter to begin. Perform the flash upgrade. Data mode, WED service mode, Extended protocol mode are accessed using the same procedure.
P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Software Versions Display Page To view the software version of all programmed parts within the P-2000, select the Software Version page from the MAINTENACE MODE page. • From the MAINTENANCE MODE page, Highlight the SOFTWARE VERSIONS option and press ENTER. This page shall allow the user to view the part numbers and/or version numbers of the software modules installed in the P-2000 radio system.
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P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000 Operator’s Manual Steps to Successful Setup and Operation While we would like to pull products out of the box and immediately start to use them, this system is one that takes just little work to get to that point. First READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL!!!! This will familiarize you with the buttons and display pages of the system. The following checklist will help installers setup the P-2000 or C2000/RT-2000. 1. Note all part numbers of components in your system..
