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Basic Operation

DMR-SERIES CALLBOX MODELS .............................................. 1

ABOUT THE DMR-SERIES CALLBOX .......................................... 2

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ............................... 3

OPERATING THE DMR-SERIES CALLBOX WITH

FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS .................................................. 3

Installation Instructions

APPLYING POWER TO THE DMR-SERIES CALLBOX ..................... 4

Using Internal Batteries ......................................................... 4

External Antenna Connector and Antenna Jumper Settings ....... 4

Using External 8 to 12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up ............. 5

Using External 8 to 12 VDC Power without Battery Back-up ........ 5

POWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS ............................................... 6

FIG-1

: Sensor Turn-On Jumper Shown in Turn-On Position

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CALLBOX CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ................................... 7

FIG-2: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors .................. 7

DMR-SERIES CALLBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................. 8

OPTIONAL DMR-SERIES CALLBOX PEDESTAL MOUNTING BRACKET

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 8

OPTIONAL DMR-SERIES EXTERNAL ANTENNA INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 9

Field Programming

RQX FIELD PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ................................... 10

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY CODES ......................... 11

TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES ....................... 12

CANADIAN FREQUENCY CODES ........................................... 13

TABLE 4: PAGING, GATEGUARD

AND LISTEN IN DECODE

CODES ................................................................................. 14

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FEATURE CODES ............................. 15

TABLE 5: ADVANCED FEATURE CODES .................................... 16

Programmable Features

PC PROGRAMMABLE DMR-SERIES CALLBOX FEATURES .......... 18

Glossary of Terms .............................................................. 18

TABLE 6: PC PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ............................... 18

INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON) PROGRAMMING ................................ 20

FEATURES TO USE WITH INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON)

PROGRAMMING ..................................................................... 20

SWITCH OUTPUT OPTIONS (ALLOWS CONTROL OF AN EXTERNAL

DEVICE) ............................................................................... 21

Voice Messages

AUTOMATIC VOICE MESSAGES ................................................ 22

AUTOMATIC ID RE-SEND ........................................................ 23

HOW TO RECORD A VOICE MESSAGE) ..................................... 24

HOW TO PLAY A VOICE MESSAGE ........................................... 25

HOW TO ERASE A VOICE MESSAGE ......................................... 25

GateGuard

Application

Configuration for the Remote Control of a Gate Controller

CONFIGURING THE CALLBOX FOR A GATEGUARD

APPLICATION 26

TABLE 7: CALLBOX 6-CONDUCTOR INTERFACE CABLE ............... 26

INSTALLING THE CALLBOX 6-CONDUCTOR INTERFACE CABLE ..... 27

OPTIONAL GATEGUARD

SETTING/FEATURES ......................... 28

DMR Setup

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM DMR FEATURES .............................. 30

DMR CALLBOX PROGRAMMING CODES .................................... 30

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM A DMR CALLBOX ID CODE ............... 30

Licensing

FCC Licensing ....................................................................... 32

How to Obtain an FCC Radio License ....................................... 32

INDUSTRY CANADA Regulations............................................ 32

Safety Standards ................................................................... 32

Service ................................................................................. 32

Warranty

RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................... 33

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON

Congratulations on your purchase of the RQX DMR-Series

Callbox Your new radio is the culmination of RITRON’s 35

years of designing, manufacturing, and supplying reliable,

professional wireless communication products. Ritron

wireless products will improve the operation, safety, and

profitability of any organization by providing instant voice

communications between employees throughout the

workplace.

Summary of content (34 pages)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................... Basic Operation DMR-SERIES CALLBOX MODELS .............................................. 1 SWITCH OUTPUT OPTIONS (ALLOWS CONTROL OF AN EXTERNAL DEVICE) ............................................................................... 21 ABOUT THE DMR-SERIES CALLBOX .......................................... 2 EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ...............................
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Basic Operation DMR-SERIES CALLBOX MODELS .......................................................... DMR-Series Models VHF: RQX-117DMR RQX-117DMR-BLK RQX-117DMR-CANADA RQX-117DMR-BLK-CANADA UHF: RQX-417DMR RQX-417DMR-BLK RQX-417DMR-CANADA RQX-417DMR-BLK-CANADA The DMR-Series callbox is programmable to operate as a DMR digital voice two way radio. The DMR capability is contained in a piggy back board that connects perpendicular to the main board.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox ABOUT THE Basic Operation DMR-SERIES CALLBOX ....................................................... The DMR-Series Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver used to communicate directly with portable, mobile and stationary DMR digital radios; or through radio repeaters with Ritron PC Programming software. Each callbox is equipped with the following features or capabilities.  Field Programming.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox EXPOSURE TO Basic Operation RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ............................................. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WITH REGARD TO RF EXPOSURE FOR THIS PRODUCT: This product generates radio frequency (RF) energy when the PTT button on the front of the unit is depressed. This product has been evaluated for compliance with the maximum permissible exposure limits for RF energy at the maximum power rating of the unit.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox APPLYING POWER TO THE Installation Instructions DMR-SERIES CALLBOX ................................... The DMR-Series Callbox may be powered by:   3 internal D-cell batteries for 700mW operation. When the callbox is used in a battery only application, the Auto Turn-Off feature should be Enabled – this is the Factory Default setting. An external 8 to 12 VDC (Use Ritron pn RPS-EXPO) source for 2W operation.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions Using External +12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up Note: An additional hole, strain relief, and conduit will need to be installed into the callbox. The unit may be powered by an external source of 8 to 12 VDC. This source should be filtered, with minimum noise and hum, and capable of supplying at least 1 Ampere. Factory Default programming of the callbox is optimized for battery power operation.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions POWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS .......................................................... Automatic Turn-Off…………… (In battery only application Auto Turn-Off must be Enabled) … (Field or PC Programmable) If Enabled (factory default), the callbox will automatically turn itself off after a programmed period of no activity (no transmissions made and no calls received) has elapsed.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox CALLBOX CONTROLS AND Installation Instructions CONNECTORS .............................................. SMB RF Connector SMB style RF connector for external antennas. The antenna jumper must be in the “SMB” position when using the SMB RF connector. I n t e r n a l An t e n n a An internal antenna is etched and/or secured to the PCB. When used, the antenna jumper must be in the “ANTENNA” position.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions DMR-SERIES CALLBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................... The DMR-Series Callbox can be mounted to virtually any surface using the mounting brackets included with the product. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted. MOUNTING THE DMR-SERIES CALLBOX 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions OPTIONAL Q-SERIES EXTERNAL ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...... Order Ritron PN 60201125 (Cable Assembly, RF SMB-BNC, Q-Series) 1. The antenna connector can be installed in one of the two locations shown, on the case top or case back. Using the center pilot hole at the desired location, drill a 1/2 inch hole for the BNC antenna connector. 2. Before installing the BNC connector into the case, place the sealing washer on the connector as shown.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Field Programming DMR-SERIES FIELD PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ...................................... Use PROGRAM button to scroll to one of the following Program Code characters: F C A U n r Place the DMR-Series Callbox into Program mode. Program Codes Pause, a hyphen will appear on the display. Using the PROGRAM button, enter the desired Table Code. Press PTT button to save programming entry. Press PTT button a second time to Exit programming.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY CODES ....................................... To match other radios, the owner can select Frequency Codes from Table 1, on page 12. In our example, we will program an RQX417DMR to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of 464.500 MHz. NOTES: 22 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. Refer to Table 1 on page 12 to determine the two-digit frequency code and write it down. Loosen the (4) screws in the front corners of the case.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Field Programming TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES....................................... UHF Business Band Models Code 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Frequency 469.2625 462.5750 462.6250 462.6750 464.3250 464.8250 469.5000 469.5500 463.2625 464.9125 464.6000 464.7000 462.7250 464.5000 464.5500 467.7625 467.8125 467.8500 467.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Field Programming CANADIAN FREQUENCY CODES ........................................................... 02 Canada Models UHF Business Band Code Frequency 01 458.6625 02 469.2625 Color Dot BW 12.5 12.5 151.115 12.5 Canada Models VHF Business Band Code Frequency 01 151.055 Color Dot BW 12.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Field Programming TABLE 4: PAGING, GATEGUARD® AND LISTEN IN DECODE CODES Code Feature Key Primary Decode Features 510 Primary Ring Tone OFF 511 Primary Ring Tone ON 520 Primary Transpond OFF 521 Primary Transpond ON   Secondary Decode Features 550 Secondary Ring Tone OFF 551 Secondary Ring Tone ON 560 Secondary Transpond OFF 561 Secondary Transpond ON   Description No Ring signal on Primary decode.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM FEATURE CODES ............................................. The DMR-Series Callbox can be field programmed for a number of advanced features. Refer to Table 5 for the two or three digit codes available for field programming. In our example we will program an RQX-417 for an RQX Reset Time of 30 seconds. 04 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Refer to Table 5 to determine the two or three-digit feature code and write it down.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox TABLE 5: Code Field Programming ADVANCED FEATURE CODES ............................................... Feature Key Description RQX Reset Time 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 5 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 45 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes 4 minutes  RQX Reset Time is the length of time the RQX Callbox can remain inactive (not receiving or transmitting) before it automatically shuts off.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox TABLE 5: Code Field Programming ADVANCED FEATURE CODES (CONTINUED)............................... Feature Key Description Erase Voice Messages 51 52 53 54 55 56 Voice Alert Greeting Message Sensor Detect On Sensor Detect Off Low Battery Power Fail Erases the recorded message. Resend Voice Alert Message 60 61 62 63 64 65 0 Re-Sends 1 Re-Sends 2 Re-Sends 3 Re-Sends 4 Re-Sends 5 Re-Sends  Number of times the Voice Alert message will be resent.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Programmable Features PC PROGRAMMABLE DMR-SERIES CALLBOX FEATURES ........................... The DMR-Series Callbox has a variety of programmable features that determine how your callbox operates. Some of these features can be Field Programmed (FP) by you without using special tools, while other features can only be Programmed (PC) with a PC and RQX Series PC Programmer RQX-PCPS-1.0 or higher. Contact your Ritron dealer or the factory for details.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox TABLE 6: Programmable Features PC PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES (CONTINUED) ........................... Feature Battery Saver Enable Key Description When the DMR-Series Callbox is programmed to operate with Automatic Turn-Off disabled, Battery Saver can increase battery life in both internal and external battery powered applications. With Battery Saver Enable, the callbox will periodically Wake-Up and listen for a received signal before returning to a low current Sleep state.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Programmable Features INTERCOM (ALWAYS ON) PROGRAMMING ............................................ The DMR-Series Callbox can be Field or PC programmed by the factory or by your Ritron dealer to operate as a two-way intercom. When operating as an intercom the Automatic Turn-Off must be DISABLED so that the radio will remain ON in a “intercom” mode. The callbox can receive a call from another radio at any time.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Programmable Features SWITCH OUTPUT OPTIONS (ALLOWS CONTROL OF AN EXTERNAL DEVICE) .. (e.g., a gate controller, a strobe light, or any relay controlled device.) The DMR-Series switch output is a simple 3-Amp relay contact closure that can be used to OPEN and CLOSE a gate, switch on a light, sound an alarm or any other application where remote control of an ON/OFF switch is required.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Voice Messages AUTOMATIC VOICE MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................ The DMR-Series Callbox is equipped to use pre-recorded voice messages that notify radio system users when specific events occur. These unique voice messages are recorded and stored on the Callbox, and automatically played back when the associated event occurs.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Voice Messages The Sensor Detect On Message:  Is automatically transmitted when the Sensor Input is pulled low.  Will not be sent if the radio channel is busy, but instead will wait for the channel to clear before transmitting.  Is sent after the Call Tone and the Voice Alert Message if the radio is programmed for those features.  Can be up to 4 seconds long.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Voice Messages HOW TO RECORD A VOICE MESSAGE ....................................................................................................... Recite your voice message a number of times before recording to be sure it can be completed in the time allowed. For best results speak directly into the Callbox microphone in a slow, clear voice. 32 1. Refer to Table 5 to determine the two-digit Record Code and write it down. 2.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox HOW TO PLAY A Voice Messages VOICE MESSAGE Recorded voice messages can be played back on the Callbox speaker for review. 42 1. Refer to Table 5 to determine the two-digit Play Code and write it down. 2. Loosen the (4) screws in the front corners of the case. 3. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio. Make sure the unit has batteries installed.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox GateGuard® Application CONFIGURING THE CALLBOX FOR A GATEGUARD® APPLICATION ....................................................................................................... The DMR-Series Callbox can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) ¼” panhead screws. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted. MOUNTING the DMR-Series CALLBOX: ( Refer to FIG-3) 1.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox INSTALLING   THE GateGuard® Application CALLBOX 6-CONDUCTOR INTERFACE CABLE (60201124) ...  Remove the battery holder and plate from the case back by removing the three T10 Torx mounting screws and washers. Pull the 6-conductor through as shown until there is less than ¼ inch of the gray sleeve showing through the strain relief. Use the Inside Retaining Nut to tighten to case, then tighten the Cable Sealing Nut.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox GateGuard® Application OPTIONAL GATEGUARD® SETTING/FEATURES ......................................... The DMR-Series Callbox can be Field Programmed, or PC programmed using special software, for customized GateGuard® applications. A u t o m a t i c T u r n - O f f ........................................................................................................................(Field or PC Programmable) This is ENABLED as the Factory Default setting.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox GateGuard® Application GateGuard® On Code / Off Code .........................................................................................................(Field or PC Programmable) This operation allows programming of separate ON and OFF DMR Decode (receive) codes. The DMR-Series Callbox will CLOSE the Switch Output upon receiving the ON code, and OPEN the Switch Output upon receiving the OFF code.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox HOW TO GateGuard® Application FIELD PROGRAM DMR FEATURES DMR callboxes which are fitted with an DMR board can be programmed to send DMR codes such as Color Codes and ID codes. Each callbox must have its unique unit ID and operate its squelch based on either receiving the proper Color Code or individual or group ID code. It can also be required to have both the correct Color Code and individual or group ID code. The “all call” code can be considered a group call code.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Licensing Enter the 1st digit of the ID code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit. 10. Enter the 2nd digit of the ID code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Licensing FCC Licensing Except for the five (5) MURS frequencies, the FCC requires the owners of radios operating on these frequencies to obtain a station license before using them. The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that transmitter power, frequency and deviation are within the limits specified by the station license. The station licensee is also responsible for proper operation and maintenance of the radio equipment.
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RQX DMR-Series Wireless Callbox Warranty RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................... WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: RITRON, INC. ("RITRON") provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in RITRON Radios and Accessories under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below).