PRELIMINARY Service Manual ual 5100 SERIES PORTABLE DIGITAL/ANALOG VHF/UHF/800 MHz 7.2 VDC 5 & 1 W (VHF), 4 & 1 W (UHF), 3 W (800 MHz) Part No.
51xx SERIES PORTABLE VHF/UHF/800 MHz PROJECT 25 (DIGITAL) AND ANALOG 7.5 VDC 5 & 1 W (VHF), 4 & 1 W (UHF), 3 W (800 MHz) Part No. 242-51xx-xxx Copyright© 2001 by the E.F. Johnson Company The E.F. Johnson Company, which was founded in 1923, provides wireless communication systems solutions for public safety, government, and commercial customers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 1.2 SCOPE OF MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 TRANSCEIVER DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Analog/Digital Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Operating Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 18-Key/6-Key Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Systems, Channels, and Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D) 3 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING 3.1 GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Programming Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Computer Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 PCTrunk Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Connecting Computer To Transceiver . . . . . . . . 3-2 Starting and Exiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Programming File Types . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D) 4.6 4.7 5 ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Tune Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY TUNING . . . . . . . . 5-2 TRANSMIT MODULATION TUNING . . . . . . .
GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SCOPE OF MANUAL optionally encrypted, and then transmitted using C4FM modulation according to the Project 25 standard. This mode uses a channel spacing of 12.5 kHz. This service manual contains alignment and service information for the E.F. Johnson 5100-Series portable digital transceivers. 1.2.3 OPERATING PROTOCOLS 1.2 TRANSCEIVER DESCRIPTION The 5100-series transceivers can be programmed for all the following operating protocols.
GENERAL INFORMATION Channels 1.2.6 SECURE COMMUNICATION A channel selects a radio channel or talk group in a system as follows: Secure communication is available with all the preceding protocols. The following types of encryption are available: Conventional Analog Mode - A channel selects a specific radio channel, Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) squelch coding, and other parameters unique to that channel.
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN E (Encryption and Security Software) A - No encryption B - SC20-460 C - SC20-DES/460 The following is a breakdown of the part number used to identify this transceiver. Some combinations are not available. 1.5 TRANSCEIVER IDENTIFICATION 242-51FT-SEC-OADE The transceiver identification number is printed on a label that is attached to the chassis.
GENERAL INFORMATION Table 1-1 Accessories Accessory Part No. Batteries High capacity (1500 mAH) NiCd (std.) Programming Cable - This cable connects the transceiver to the computer when performing programming.
GENERAL INFORMATION number on your paperwork in case you need to call the repair lab about your unit. These numbers are referenced on the repair order and it makes it easier and faster to locate your unit in the lab. using a tone-type telephone. If you have a pulse-type telephone, wait until the message is finished and an operator will come on the line to assist you. When you enter some numbers, another number is requested to further categorize the type of information you need.
GENERAL INFORMATION 5100 SERIES PORTABLE SPECIFICATIONS The following are general specifications intended for use in testing and servicing this transceiver. For current advertised specifications, refer to the specification sheet available from your sales representative. Values are typical and are subject to change without notice.
OPERATION SECTION 2 OPERATION 2.1 FEATURES • 2.1.
OPERATION Table 2-1: Programmable Option Switch Functions CONVENTIONAL MODE Function Backlight Clear/Secure Displayed Information High/Low Power Home Zone Individual ID Call Keypad Lock Keypad Programming Monitor Normal/Selective Priority Radio Wide Scan Repeater Talk-Around Reverse Top Display Scan Scan Edit Talk Group Select Tones On-Off Zone Select SMARTNET/SmartZone Mode See Section: 2.4.4 2.4.13 2.6.2 2.6.10 2.4.9 2.6.16 2.4.6 2.9 2.6.4 2.6.6 2.6.13 2.5.3 2.6.9 2.3.4 2.5.2 2.5.9 2.6.16 2.4.11 2.4.
OPERATION Display Up/Down Sw Option Keys Microphone Option Keys DTMF Keypad Speaker Full Keypad Model Limited Keypad Model Figure 2-1 Front Panel Controls 2.3.2 TOP PANEL CONTROLS Antenna Connector On-Off Volume Two-Color Indicator - Indicates the following conditions: Steady Red - Transmitter keyed, normal power. Flashing Red - Transmitter keyed, low battery (the low power mode is automatically selected). Steady Green - Carrier detected in receive mode. Flashing Green - Low battery in receive mode.
OPERATION 2.3.4 DISPLAY Channel Switch - This 16-position switch allows up to 16 channels to be selected. This switch operates in conjunction with up to 16 programmable zones to allow up to 256 channels to be selected. Sec Antenna Connector - Connection point for the antenna. Make sure that the antenna is tight before using the radio. Emergency Switch - If the radio is programmed for emergency transmissions, pressing this switch alerts a dispatcher, for example, of an emergency condition.
OPERATION 2.4.3 POWER-UP PASSWORD Call ID - Indicates that the display is showing the ID of the calling party (see Section 2.7.4). General Scan - Indicates that system scan is activated (see Section 2.5). The power-up password feature prevents unauthorized use of the transceiver. When it is enabled by system operator programming, an eight-digit password must be entered to make the transceiver operational each time power is turned on. Passwords can be entered even if the keypad is locked (see Section 2.
OPERATION • when any key is pressed. It then automatically turns off after a programmed delay so that battery drain is minimized. • • 2.4.5 OPTION SWITCHES The indicator on the top panel flashes red in the transmit mode and green in the receive mode. A chirp sounds every 5 seconds in the receive mode. A chirp sounds every 5 seconds in the transmit mode. The programmable option switches are as follows: The battery should be recharged as soon as practical after a low battery indication appears.
OPERATION 2.4.9 HOME ZONE 2.4.12 TRANSCEIVER OPERATING MODES The radio can be programmed with a home zone. Then when power is turned on, the radio can be programmed so that either the home or last selected zone is automatically selected. Introduction Each selectable channel can be programmed for either the conventional or SMARTNET/SmartZone operating mode. For example, Zone 1/Channel 1 could be a conventional channel, Zone 1/Channel 2 a SMARTNET channel, and so on.
OPERATION disabled and vice versa. More information on these modes follows. The control channel transmits and receives system information to and from all radios registered on the system. Therefore, once a control channel is found, it is continuously monitored for incoming call information and is used to make call requests. The radio automatically changes to a traffic channel to place and receive calls and then returns to the control channel when the call is complete. 2.5.
OPERATION • 2.5.8 NUISANCE CHANNEL DELETE If the zone or channel is changed while radio wide scanning, scanning continues normally. With standard scanning, channels can be temporarily deleted from the scan list, for example, if messages on a channel become annoying. This feature is not available with radio wide scanning. Proceed as follows: 2.5.4 SCAN RESUME DELAY When a message is received or transmitted while scanning, there is a system operator programmable delay before scanning resumes.
OPERATION modes, and to Section 2.7 for information on features unique to the SMARTNET/SmartZone mode. the selected channel is fixed and cannot be changed. Scanning may also be disabled on some channels. 2.6.2 DISPLAY MODE SELECTION 2. If scanning is enabled, turn it off by pressing the Scan option switch. If the Displayed Information option switch is programmed, it is usually the three-position toggle switch on the top panel. This switch selects the following conventional channel display modes.
OPERATION Off - Busy channel lockout is disabled and the transmitter keys even if the channel is busy. transmitter even if the channel is not in use. In this case, the channel must be monitored manually as follows: Noise - The transmitter is disabled if a carrier is detected on the channel. Rx Indicator - With scanning disabled, note if the indicator on the top panel is steady green. If it is not, the channel is not being used and you can transmit your call.
OPERATION 1. Using the number keys, enter the number of the channel that is programmed with the code you want to reassign to all channels (only channels 1-9 can be selected). See Section 2.6.2 for information on displaying channel numbers. Tone Call Guard Squelch Tone-type Call Guard squelch utilizes subaudible CTCSS tones from 67-254.1 Hz. Although there are 42 tones assigned, those above 33 (210.7 Hz) are normally not used because of their close proximity to the voice band which starts at 300 Hz.
OPERATION If a Project 25 (digital) channel is selected, pressing this switch selects the emergency mode and if the PTT switch is pressed, an emergency status is sent. Radio power must be turned off to cancel the emergency mode on a Project 25 channel. you are out of range of the repeater, you cannot talk to anyone else on that channel even though the mobile you are calling may be only a short distance away.
OPERATION 0.25-4.00 seconds in 0.25-second steps can be programmed. No Priority - No priority channel sampling occurs when the list is selected. The radio transmits on the selected channel. Lookback Time B - This time determines how often the priority channel is checked once an incorrect Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) or NAC code is detected.
OPERATION 2.6.16 PROJECT 25 MODE FEATURES 2. Monitor the channel automatically or manually as described in Section 2.6.3. Individual, Group, and NAC Codes 3. Press the PTT switch and the call proceeds as follows: Individual ID - Each transceiver that operates on Project 25 (digital) channels is programmed with an 8-digit individual ID. This ID is unique for each transceiver and can be any number from 1-16777216. When power is turned on with a Project 25 channel selected, this ID is briefly displayed.
OPERATION (cycling power does not reselect the old talk group). Proceed as follows: analog channels: SecureNet™ and 460 scrambling. More information on these protocols follows. 1. Select the channel to be changed and then press the Talk Group Select option switch. SecureNet SecureNet is a proprietary Motorola protocol that digitizes the voice and then encrypts it using the DES algorithm. It provides the highest level of security. There are two DES protocols: 2.
OPERATION With the SecureNet protocol, the following receive options can be programmed: with the 460 Scrambler, a Clear/Secure option switch may be programmed. Pressing this switch changes the transmission mode for the selected channel and momentarily displays either “CLEAR” or “SECURE”. No Autodetect - Only signals coded like the transmit signals are received.
OPERATION at a fixed location). Most calls you make will probably be this type. Receiving a Standard Call When a SMARTNET/SmartZone group call is received, the transceiver can be programmed to display the Individual ID of the calling mobile and/or the received talk group alias. The Individual ID is briefly displayed when the call is received and the talk group and channel alias are then alternately displayed (if applicable). Placing a Standard Group Call 1.
OPERATION 3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. The display then indicates the alias of the destination radio. If the entered digits do not correspond to a valid list entry, “INVALID” is displayed and an error tone sounds. Proceed to the bulleted list following the next method for other conditions that may occur next. • If the called party answers but the radio system is busy, four low tones sound and “BUSY” is displayed. When the system is no longer busy, the call back tone sounds.
OPERATION 2.7.5 PRIVATE CONVERSATION II CALLS 2. Using the 0-9 keys, enter the ID (all six digits) of the mobile unit you are calling. To erase the last digit, press the key, and to cancel the call, press the CLR key. General Private calls allow you to place a call to a specific mobile unit. Either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Private Conversation II™ modes may be programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio system.
OPERATION • • Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only) To end the call when the conversation is complete or at any other time, press the CLR key. If the call is not answered within 20 seconds, it is automatically terminated. If private calls are not permitted (Private Call switch not programmed), press the Call Response option switch, if available, to answer the call. 1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, press and hold the Phone option switch until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second).
OPERATION • • • If you are not authorized to make telephone calls, “REJECT” is displayed and a continuous tone sounds. End the call by pressing the CLR key. List Entry Method 1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, momentarily press the Call Alert option switch. The tag (alias) of the last ID called is displayed if it matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise, the last ID called is displayed. If the radio system is busy, “BUSY” is displayed and a busy tone sounds.
OPERATION 2. To change the displayed status, enter the index of the desired status if you know it or scroll through the list using the and keys until you find the desired status. Press the CLR key to cancel this function. Answering a Page 1. When a page is received, the display indicates “PAGE” and a recurring received page tone sounds (five beeps) sounds. 3. Press the PTT switch to send the status.
OPERATION When responding to messages in the scan mode, programming determines if the response always occurs on the talk group of the call or the selected talk group (if they are different). Transmissions occurring at other times always occur on the selected talk group. with a standard call. All calls that follow are then emergency calls and they occur on the emergency talk group. 4. To exit the emergency mode, power must be turned off and then on again. 2.7.13 DYNAMIC REGROUPING 2.7.
OPERATION • value of the current site as “RSSI x” and then returns to displaying the channel alias. • Searching For a New Site • To search for a new site, press the Site Search option switch (if programmed) to toggle through the available sites. “RSSI x” is displayed as just described and the channel alias is then displayed. • The time-out timer is about to expire or the penalty timer has expired (Sections 2.4.10 and 2.6.7). The conversation timer is about to expire (Section 2.6.8).
OPERATION # Zone No. RAD PARM CLR key ZONE x # * * # # Wide/Nar Band Clone? # Rx Freq * Tx Timer # # # # # # Tx CG/NAC Tx Power *Conver. Timer # Tx Freq Rx CG/NAC *Penalty Timer # CHAN xx # TOT On-Off Figure 2-3 Keypad Programming Flowchart Six Beeps 2.9 KEYPAD PROGRAMMING • 2.9.1 INTRODUCTION • • The paged radio received the page and acknowledged it (Section 2.7.7). The message that was sent has been received and acknowledged (Section 2.7.8).
OPERATION 2.9.5 CHANNEL PROGRAMMING shows the keypad programming mode menu structure for this radio. Zone Selection The information which follows describes how the various parameters are programmed. When programming is complete, exit the keypad programming mode by turning power off. Do not turn power on again for a short time so that the radio has time to copy the settings to memory. The zone containing the channel to be programmed must be selected if applicable.
OPERATION Receive Frequency - When the Rx icon is indicated to the left of Pgm and a frequency or eight zeros is displayed, the receive channel frequency can be programmed. Press the CLR key to clear the current frequency and then type in the new frequency. When the desired frequency is displayed, save it and proceed to the next parameter by pressing the ENT or # key.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING SECTION 3 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Programming Cable Part No. 023-5000-011 Figure 3-1 Programming Setup • • • • • 3.1 GENERAL 3.1.1 PROGRAMMING SETUP The following items are required to program the transceiver. The part numbers of this equipment are shown in Table 1-1 in Section 1. The programming set-up is shown above.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING 3. Windows 3.1 - In the Program Manager, double click the SETUP.EXE file on the CD-ROM or click this file name and select File > Run. 3.3.1). The two types that are stored for each programming session have the same name but different extensions as follows: Windows 95/98/NT/2000 - Select Start > Settings > Control Panel and double click “Add/Remove Programs”. Then click Install and Next. When SETUP.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Data File Name Radio Wide Screens System Screens Conv System SMARTNET System Channel Screen Figure 3-2 Main Screen (Later PCTrunk Versions) Revised PC Trunk (Version 5.10.0 or Later) 3.1.10 FILE SIZE INDICATOR Revised versions of PCTrunk use a pane on the left side of the screen (see Figure 3-2) to display the screen structure similar to the directory structure of a hard drive. Click the “+” to expand the branch and “–” to collapse it.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING 3.2 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE 3.2.3 PROGRAMMING CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS The following is a general procedure you can use to program a transceiver. NOTE: If no conventional channels are to be programmed, skip this section. 3.2.1 PRELIMINARY 1. Make sure the conventional system is displayed by clicking it in the left pane or selecting Window > Conventional in the menu bar. 1.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Save - Saves the current file to disk using the current file name. 1. Select Download from the menu bar and then the file type to be transferred (programming or scrambling). Save As - Same as “Save” except you are prompted to enter a new file name if desired. •If the power-up password is enabled, the programming password must be entered to download or upload a file (see Section 3.7). •If a file is already loaded, the current file is transferred to the radio.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING 3.3.7 WINDOW MENU DSP Code to 50xx Series Portable - Used along with the proper data file to update the radio operating software. 3.3.4 UPLOAD MENU Later Versions Early Versions The Upload Menu is displayed only in the opening screen before a programming file is created. The following options are displayed: With early versions of PCTrunk, the Window Menu can be used to select the system to be edited and also to pop one of the screens to the front.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING seconds that the backlight stays on after it is enabled by pressing a key (see following) or by the Backlight option switch. This parameter is displayed in the status bar with later PCTrunk versions (see Figure 3-2). Options Backlight Keypress - If checked, the backlight turns on for the Backlight On Time whenever a key is pressed. Battery Saver - If checked, the radio goes into a low current operating mode during periods of low activity to conserve battery power.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING message is no longer being received. Times of 0 - 7.5 seconds can be programmed (see Section 2.5.4). NOTE: With PCTrunk, Version 5.10.0 or later, the following screens are selected by clicking their name in the left pane, not by clicking the button in the General screen. Assign Function Buttons Clicking Assign Functions Buttons in left pane or that button in the General screen displays the option switches.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Acknowledgment Delay - Delay time from 50-1550 ms before the scrambler responds to information received from a controller. System Delay - Delay time from 50-1550 ms between when the PTT switch is pressed and the scrambler transmits data over the air. Emergency Delay - The amount of time the scrambler waits to send the emergency signal after the emergency switch is pressed. No delay or a 0.5 sec delay can be selected.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Silent Signaling - If selected, causes the scrambler to send a tone ahead of data packets that forces the receiving unit to mute its audio before the data burst is heard. Quiet Delay - If selected, adds an extra 100 ms leadin delay at the beginning of the silent signaling tone (if enabled). Clear Warning Tone - If selected, sends a tone burst at 5-second intervals during clear mode transmissions. This alerts the listener that the conversation is not secure.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Talk Group on Rx - The alias of the talk group on which the call is being received is displayed. Hot DTMF Enable/Disable - When enabled, allows the user to send DTMF tones while transmitting. When disabled, pressing numeric keys (0-9, *, #) while transmitting has no affect. This option is not functional with SecureNet operation. PTT ID - The ID of the mobile placing the call is displayed.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING 3.5 PROGRAMMING CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS AND CHANNELS Adjustable Parameters Busy Override Delay - With SmartZone operation, this is the amount of time a user must press the PTT switch to override a SmartZone busy that occurs because some member of the talk group is present at a site where there are no traffic channels available. 3.5.1 INTRODUCTION The following information describes how to program conventional channels (both analog and Project 25).
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING To modify a list, click and the screen which follows is displayed. Select the desired scan list in the box on the top and then select the zone and the channels from that zone to be included. Repeat for each zone. Do this for each list programmed. The button deletes the selected channel(s) from the scan list. Timers Tx Time-Out Timer - This timer limits the length of transmissions (Section 2.4.10). Times up to 3 minutes, 45 seconds in 15-second steps can be programmed.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING If the “Priority/Tx Priority” or “Priority/Tx Selected” mode is programmed, fixed priority sampling is selected. The priority channel must then be chosen for the scan list. To do this, click the button in the Modify Scan List screen and then select the desired zone/channel. If any of the other modes is selected, the priority channel does not need to be chosen. Refer to Section 2.6.13 for more information on priority sampling.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Call Encryption PID - Indicates which DES-OFB encryption key should be used for secure private calls. Call Timer - Sets the maximum time that the radio remains in the individual call mode after an individual call is received. A response must be made before this timer expires. - Deletes the selected talk group. Strapping Mode - Selects if secure communication is not used, always selected, or is switch selectable on that talk group (see Section 2.6.17). 3.5.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Figure 3-3 Conventional Analog Channel Screen 3.5.6 CONVENTIONAL ANALOG CHANNEL SCREEN PARAMETERS Receive - Programs the receive frequency of the channel. Enable This Channel - The box must be checked for the channel to be selectable. Rx Only - The box is checked if the channel is to be receive only (transmitter disabled). Copy Parameters From Channel - If another channel is selected, the parameters from that channel are copied to the new channel.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Transmit Power Channel Modulation This fixes the transmit power on the channel for the high or low level or allows it to be switch selectable (the Hi/Lo Power option switch is then required). Selectable power is not available with 800 MHz models (Section 2.6.10). This selects if the channel modulation is wideband (5 kHz), narrowband (2.5 kHz), or NPSPAC (4 kHz). NPSPAC (public safety) modulation applies to 800 MHz models only. Tx Strapping Mode Tx Time-Out NOTE: See Section 2.6.
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING Figure 3-4 Conventional Project 25 Digital Channel Screen 3.5.7 CONVENTIONAL PROJECT 25 (DIGITAL) CHANNEL SCREEN PARAMETERS Busy Channel Lockout Off = disabled, Noise = transmit disallowed if carrier is detected, NAC = transmit allowed only if correct NAC is detected (Section 2.6.5). The following parameters are programmed in the conventional Project 25 digital channel screen shown in Figure 3-4. Refer to Section 2.6.16 for more information on Project 25 operation.
