LBI-38823C Operator’s Manual Dual Format PCS Portable Radio ericssonz
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALERT TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE . . . . . . OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . BATTERY PACKS (FM APPROVED) . . . . . . . . . . 5 8 8 11 14 16 16 17 19 19 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) SCAN OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 DYNAMIC REGROUPING (Optional) . . . 37 DTMF OVERDIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 HOME/EMERGENCY KEY DEFINITION . 38 EMERGENCY OPERATION (Optional) . . 38 HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 KEYPAD LOCK (SYSTEM Model Only) . . GE-MARC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . RECEIVING A MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . 39 41 41 SENDING A MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . 42 SENDING A SPECIAL CALL . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION The Dual Format PCS Portable Radio provides reliable trunked communication in the 800 MHz band. Advanced Dual Format technology allows the radio to operate within the EDACS Trunked system and the GE-MARC Trunked system. The radio will also operate in a Conventional system. The radio is housed in a molded Lexan front and an aluminum rear casting. The unit is lightweight and easy to carry. A backlit numeric display provides clear visibility for night-time operation.
Figure 1 - Dual Format PCS Radio (SCAN Model) 6
Figure 2 - Dual Format PCS Radio (SYSTEM Model) 7
DESCRIPTION CONTROLS ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF Switch is located on the battery pack. Sliding this switch up to the ON position will supply power to the radio from the battery pack. The radio can be programmed to beep once after power is applied, indicating it is ready for use. PTT BUTTON Push-To-Talk Pressing the PTT button (located on the side of the radio) will key the radio’s transmitter and perform the necessary steps to acquire a communication channel.
Figure 3 - SCAN Model Keypad Figure 4 - SYSTEM Model Keypad 9
S The Select buttons are two momentary (auto ramping) switches used to increment or decrement the current Group/Channel selection. Pressing the shift button and then the S buttons will increment or decrement the System selection. The Select buttons are also used to increment or decrement the Special Call selection while in the Special Call mode. V The Volume buttons are two momentary (auto ramping switches) used to increment or decrement the volume level from the speaker.
LOCK The LOCK key in combination with the SHIFT/CLR key is used to lock the key pad. All buttons and keys will be locked except the VOLUME, PTT, HOME/E, SHIFT/CLR and the LOCK (shifted 0). This key is available on System Model radios only. RCL The RCL (Recall) key (shifted #) can be used to recall manually entered individual and interconnect calls in the EDACS and GE-MARC systems. This key is available on System Model radios and is active with trunked systems only.
System And Group/Channel Indicators The SYStem display indicates the number of the current EDACS, GE-MARC or Conventional system selected. The GRP (Group) display indicates the number of the current Group in an EDACS or GE-MARC System. The GRP icon is surpressed while operating from a Conventional System, but the field is still used to display the Channel selected. Status Indicators TX The Transmitter flag is on when the radio is transmitting.
SV EDACS - The Service flag is normally on to indicate service. If a no service condition occurs the SV flag and the No Service flag will be illuminated. GE-MARC - The Service flag is normally off. If an unsuccessful attempt is made to access a GEMARC System, both the SV and the NO flags will turn on. CONVENTIONAL - The Service flag remains off at all times while operating in Conventional mode. SCN The Scan flag is on when Scan is activated. S The "S" flag is used to indicate two conditions.
ALERT TONES The Dual Format PCS radio generates a number of alert tones to indicate various events. The following section describes the alert tones for the Dual Format PCS radio. Standard Tones Power-Up If programmed, a tone will sound on power-up after the radio passes the self-test. Low Battery A low pitch tone will sound every 130 seconds when the battery is low and needs charging.
Call Received If programmed, a single alert tone sounds when a group call is received and a two tone alert (one high followed by one low tone) is sounded for an individual call. Call Queued (EDACS Only) If one short, high pitched tone sounds after the transmitter is keyed, this indicates that the system has placed the request in a queue. This tone sounds at both the transmitting unit and the receiving unit(s), indicating to the user on the receiving end that they will receive a call shortly.
Out Of Range/System Inoperative EDACS - A single low pitched tone will sound immediately after the PTT switch is keyed indicating the radio is out of range of the repeater. The radio tries to place the call for a short period (3 seconds) after the initial attempt. The radio generates a second low pitched tone when it gives up trying to place the call. The system is off the air or the radio needs servicing when the radio is within calling range, and these tones are heard.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES OPTION # PCAC1C PCAC1J PCAE1X PCZM1A* PCHC1C* PCHC1D* PCHCSS* PCHCST PCHCSU PCHCSV PCNC3L* PCPA1J* PCPA1K* PCPA1L PCPS1K CH1SS1* CH1SS2 CH1RS1* CH1RS2 CH6SS1 CH6SS2 CH6RS1 CH6RS2 DESCRIPTION Earphone UDC Connector Only (FM APPROVED) Earphone Without UDC Connector (FM APPROVED) Speaker MIC (FM APPROVED) Earphone With UDC Connector (FM APPROVED) Belt Clip (FM APPROVED) Swivel Plate (FM APPROVED) Case With Top Short Battery (FM APPROVED) Case With Strap Short Battery (FM APPROVED) Case
Figure 6 - Options And Accessories 18
BATTERY PACKS The following battery pack are available for use with the Dual Format PCS radio: PCPA1J (19A705293P1) Rechargeable Battery Pack, High Capacity PCPA1K (19A705293P2) Rechargeable Battery Pack, Extra High Capacity BATTERY PACKS (FM APPROVED) Only battery packs identified with a green latch shall be used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe. Use of nonspecified battery packs voids Factory Mutual approval.
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 1. Ensure the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack is in the off position. 2. Press down on the battery release latch and slide the battery pack out in the direction of the release latch. See Figure 8. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS New batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long period of time, should be fully charged before placing into service.
Figure 7 - Installing the Battery Pack Figure 8 - Removing the Battery Pack 21
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Call Toll Free 1-800-822-9362 for information and/or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your state.
Figure 9 - Swivel Mount Removal And Replacement 23
OPERATING TIPS The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of two-way radios and should be avoided whenever possible. • Operating the radio in low terrain areas or while under power lines or bridges. • Operating the radio inside of a vehicle or inside metal or steel framed building unless using an outside antenna. • Obstructions such as mountains or buildings between the person sending and the person receiving the message.
3. It is against the law to send false call letters and false distress or emergency messages. 4. The FCC requires that conversations be kept brief and confined to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possible. 5. Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Send only those messages that are essential for the operation of your business. 6. It is against federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio.
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY A. B. C. D. E. Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium 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.
EDACS OPERATION RECEIVING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on by sliding the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack, to the ON position. A yellow area will be visible on the battery. After the radio has passed the power-up self test an optional tone will sound and the current System and Group will be displayed. If the unit does not pass the test, an error message will be displayed (see ERROR MESSAGES section) or the display will be blank. 2.
5. Using the VOLUME buttons, adjust the volume as necessary. SENDING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on and set the desired System and Group as described under RECEIVE A MESSAGE steps 1-3. 2. Observe the display for the presence of the "SV" flag for service and the absence of the "BSY" indicator to ensure that no one is transmitting on the selected Group. 3. Press and hold the PTT bar. The radio will perform the necessary signalling required to obtain a communication channel.
1. Press and hold the SHFT/CLR button. 2. Use the VOLUME s or t buttons to adjust the squelch. Pressing the VOLUME s will open the squelch and pressing the VOLUME t will close the squelch. SENDING A SPECIAL CALL SCAN Model Radio 1. Press the SPC key to put the radio into Special Call mode and provide access to a preprogrammed special call list. Each selection from the list is preprogrammed with either an individual number or an interconnect number.
Interconnect - When the signalling is successfully completed the "BSY" flag turns on and the proper DTMF tones will be sent and heard at the speaker. When someone answers, press the PTT bar and speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT bar as soon as you stop talking. Messages cannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed. If the signalling is unsuccessful, the radio will remain in the the Special Call Mode and sound the appropriate alert tone(s). 5.
characters will be visible at a time with the leading character scrolling off the display upon each new key entry. NOTE To recall the last individual number entered manually from the key pad, press and hold the SHFT/CLR button and then press the RCL key. 3. Press and hold the PTT bar to initiate the call. The radio performs the necessary signalling required to obtain a working channel. 4. When the signalling is successfully completed the "TX" and "BSY" flags turn on and the Call Originate tone sounds.
Sending A Manually Entered Interconnect Call 1. Press the SPC key to put the radio into Special Call mode. The SYStem field will display "SP" and the GRP (Group) field will display the last accessed call number from the preprogrammed Special Call selection. The "S" "PC" icons will also be illuminated while in the Special Call Mode. 2. Enter the telephone number to be called. The first digit entered will cause the System field and the 10’s digit in the Group field to blank.
6. When the call is complete, double click the SHIFT/CLR button to exit the Special Call mode and return to the normal system/group display. Storing Individual And Interconnect Numbers 1. Press the SPC key to put the radio into Special Call mode. The SYStem field will display "SP" and the GRP (Group) field will display the last accessed call number from the preprogrammed Special Call list. The "S" and "PC" icons will also be illuminated while in the Special Call mode. 2.
5. Press the STO key (shifted *) to complete the storage procedure. 6. Double click the SHIFT/CLR button to exit the Special Call mode and return to the normal System/Group display. Recalling Manually Stored Individual And Interconnect Numbers 1. Press the # key to recall the individual call list or the * key to specify the interconnect call list. The screen will blank and a tone will sound. 2. Enter the desired storage location number (0-9). 3.
Interconnect - When the signalling is successfully completed the "BSY" flag turns on and the proper DTMF tones will be sent and heard at the speaker. When someone answers, press the PTT bar and speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT bar as soon as you stop talking. Messages cannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed. If the signalling is unsuccessful, the radio will remain in the the Special Call Mode and sound the appropriate alert tone(s). 6.
SCAN OPERATION Enable/Disable SCAN To enable Group scanning, press and release the SCAN key. The "SCN" icon will illuminate to indicate scan is active. When scan is on, press and release the SCAN key to disable scan operation. The "SCN" icon will be extinguished when scan is turned off. Add/Delete Groups Groups can be added or deleted from the scan list as necessary. To add Groups to the scan list: 1. Select the desired Group to be added.
channel is found, the radio will switch to the new system and sound an alert tone. Group selection may change upon switching to the new system. The radio may also be programmed for priority wide area system scan. A priority system may be assigned to each system programmed into the radio. Radios programmed in this manner will scan the priority trunked system’s control channel once every one, two, three or four minutes (programmable). This priority scan timer is reset each time the PTT bar is pressed.
HOME/EMERGENCY KEY DEFINITION The Home/Emergency key can be programmed in one of the following configurations: 1. Emergency Enabled and Home Enabled - the radio will switch to the programmed home System and/or Group, and send an emergency transmission. 2. Emergency Enabled and Home Disabled - the radio will send an emergency transmission on the current System/Group. 3. Emergency Disabled and Home Enabled - the radio will switch to the home System and/or Group. 4.
2. The radio transmits an emergency message until an Emergency Channel Assignment is received. 3. Upon receipt, the radio begins operation on the programmed System/Group (see the Home/Emergency Key Definitions section above). 4. Press the PTT bar and speak directly into the microphone in a normal voice. 5. Release the PTT bar when the transmission is complete and listen for a reply.
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GE-MARC OPERATION RECEIVING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on by sliding the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack, to the ON position. A yellow area will be visible on the battery. After the radio has passed the power-up self test an optional tone will sound and the current System and Channel will be displayed. If the unit does not pass the test, an error message will be displayed (see the ERROR MESSAGES section), or the display will be blank. 2.
SENDING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on and set the desired System and Group as described under RECEIVE A MESSAGE steps 1-3. 2. Observe the display for the absence of the "BSY" indicator to ensure that no one is transmitting on the selected Group. 3. Press and release the PTT bar. The radio will perform the necessary signalling required to obtain a communication channel.
SCAN Model Radio 1. Press the SPC key to put the radio into Special Call mode and provide access to a preprogrammed special call list. Each selection from the list is programmed with either an individual number, an interconnect number or as a DTMF selection, which simply causes the radio to acquire a channel and request a interconnect line.
5. The radio is out of range or the radio is inoperative when the signalling is unsuccessful, the "NO" and "SV" indicators are illuminated and a sequence of five beeps are heard at the speaker. Any subsequent attempt to initiate a call within the next 20 seconds will be ignored. The radio can be cleared from this mode by double clicking the SHFT/CL\R button. All channels are busy when the signalling is unsuccessful and a one second low frequency tone is heard at the speaker.
number from the special call list, if no special calls are programmed then this field will be blank. Note this display is similar to the Special Call mode display except the "S" and "PC" icons are not illuminated. 2. The programmed call may now be sent following the procedure described in the section for the SCAN Model Radio. Sending A Manually Entered Individual Call 1. Press the SPC key to put the radio into Special Call mode or "7" to put the radio into Conference Call mode.
4. Press and release the PTT bar to initiate the call. The radio performs the necessary signalling required to obtain a working channel. 5. When the signalling is successfully completed the "BSY" flag turns on and the Call Originate tones (three tone alert) sound. Press the PTT bar and speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT bar as soon as you stop talking and wait for a reply. Messages cannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed.
"SP" and the GRP (Group) field will display the last accessed call number from the preprogrammed Special Call selection or will be blank if no Special Calls are programmed for this area. If the radio was put into Special Call mode the "S" and "PC" icons will be illuminated and if the radio was put into Conference Call mode the icons will be off. 2. Enter the telephone number to be called. The first digit entered will cause the System field and the 10’s digit in the Group field to blank.
NOTE If the "Call Retry" option is active, the radio will try the channel at twenty second intervals for five minutes before returning to the normal System/Group display. When someone answers, press the PTT bar and speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT bar as soon as you stop talking. Messages cannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed. 6. When the call is complete, double click the SHIFT/CLR button to exit the Special Call mode and return to the normal system/group display.
NOTE To recall the last individual or interconnect number entered manually from the key pad, press and hold the SHFT/CLR button and then press the RCL key. 3. Complete the entry by pressing the # key for individual calls and the * key for telephone interconnect calls. The # key indicates the digits entered are for an individual call and * key indicates the digits are for an interconnect call. They will not be displayed but a tone will sound. 4. Enter a digit between 0 and 9 to select a storage location.
1. Press the SPC key to put the radio into Special Call mode to send the stored call using the programmed special call tone set, otherwise the call will be sent using the selected group tone set. Press the # key to recall the individual call list or the * key to recall the interconnect call list. The screen will blank and a tone will sound. 2. Enter the desired storage location number (0-9). 3.
All channels are busy when the signalling is unsuccessful and a one second low frequency tone is heard at the speaker. The call will not be retried automatically. NOTE If the "Call Retry" option is active, the radio will try the channel at twenty second intervals for five minutes before returning to the normal System/Group display. 7. When the call is complete, double click the SHIFT/CLR button to exit the Special Call mode an return to the normal System/Group display.
Figure 12 - GE-MARC Conference Call Flowchart WIDE AREA SYSTEM SCAN The Dual Format PCS radio operating within a GE-MARC system may be programmed to scan up to 20 channels from other GE-MARC systems. The radio will scan the channels in the selected system and if its programmed collect tone is not seen, then it will proceed to scan the channels of the systems in its wide area scan list. The group selection may change upon switching to the new system.
2. Use the SELect buttons s or t to select the desired Channel. The GRP icon will be surpressed, but the field will still display the current Channel selected. The radio is now ready to receive message. 3. Press the SHIFT/CLR button twice ("double click") to disable squelch and monitor the channel. Adjust the VOLUME buttons to the desired audio level. NOTE Pressing the SHIFT/CLR twice ("double click") to monitor the channel, may affect Busy Tone signalling if programmed for the selected channel. 4.
SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INTERCONNECT CALL 1. Select a channel in your radio system that has telephone interconnect capability. The radio should be programmed for DTMF operation on this channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT bar to key the transmitter. 3. While holding the PTT bar, press either the * key or the # key as required by the radio system to obtain a telephone line. The radio will transmit the selected tone. 4. Release the PTT bar and listen for a dial tone.
1. Select the desired channel to be added. If the current channel is already included in the scan list, the "S" icon will be illuminated. NOTE Scan must be disabled to add a channel to the scan list. 2. To add the channel to the scan list, press the SHIFT/CLR key and then press the SCAN key. The "S" icon will illuminate and the channel will be included. To delete Channels from the scan list: 1. Select the desired channel to be deleted.
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CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION The procedures in the following section describes Conventional Mode operation. Each conventional channel may be programmed with one or more features such as Channel Guard or telephone interconnect capability. Follow these procedures if operating in a conventional system. RECEIVING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on by sliding the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack, to the ON position. A yellow area will be visible on the battery.
SENDING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on and set the desired System and Channel as described in the previous section. 2. Ensure no one is transmitting on the selected channel by pressing the SHIFT/CLR button twice ("double click") and/or observing the display for the absence of the "BSY" indicator to ensure that no one is transmitting on the selected Channel. 3. Holding the radio about 3 inches from your mouth, press the PTT bar and speak as you would normally into the microphone. 4.
2. Press and hold the PTT bar to key the transmitter. 3. While holding the PTT bar, press either the * key or the # key as required by the radio system to obtain a telephone line. The radio will transmit the selected tone. 4. Release the PTT bar and listen for a dial tone. When the dial tone is received, press and hold the PTT bar and enter the desired telephone number. As you enter each digit, the DTMF sidetone will be heard in the speaker as the radio transmits the DTMF tone. 5.
2. To add the channel to the scan list, press the SHIFT/CLR key and then press the SCAN key. The "S" icon will illuminate and the channel will be included. To delete Channels from the scan list: 1. Select the desired channel to be deleted. If the current channel is already included in the scan list, the "S" icon will be illuminated. 2. To delete the channel from the scan list, press the SHIFT/CLR button and then press the SCAN key.
OPERATOR’S RADIO SETUP RADIO TYPE: ______________________________ FREQUENCY BAND: ______________________________ OPERATOR’S NAME: ______________________________ EMERGENCY GROUP:_____________________________ SYSTEM NUMBER SYSTEM NAME TRK/CNV 61 GRP/CHN GRP/CHN NUMBER NAME USE
SYSTEM NUMBER SYSTEM NAME TRK/CNV 62 GRP/CHN GRP/CHN NUMBER NAME USE
WARRANTY A. B. C. D. E. Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by Seller shall be free from defects in material, workmanship and title, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to any Equipment not manufactured by Seller (except for integral parts of Seller’s Equipment to which the warranties set forth above shall apply).
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police State Police Fire Poison Control Ambulance Life Saving and Rescue Squad Ericsson Inc. Private Radio Systems Mountain View Road Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-528-7711) Printed in U.S.A.
