RCCR Ritron Pub. 14500073 CLEAN CAB LOCOMOTIVE RADIO Owner’s Manual Rev. B 11/05/09 © 2009 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost, GateGuard, Quiet Call, Quick Assist, and RadioNexus are registered trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Quick Talk and Liberty are trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Call 800-USA-1-USA For the right Wireless Solutions for your communication needs. P.O. Box 1998 · Carmel, Indiana 46082-1998 · 317-846-1201 · Fax: 317-846-4978 Email: sales_info@ritron.com · www.
Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................1 OPERATING THE RADIO Channel Zone Set-Up........................................................................3 AAR Channel Selection ...................................................................4 DTMF Tones ......................................................................................6 Single Tone .......................................................................
Introduction The Ritron RCCR radio is designed specifically for Clean Cab locomotive operation and meets all AAR specifications for fit, form and function. The location of all connectors is consistent with AAR standards to allow the easy replacement of a Clean Cab radio without re-routing existing cables. The RCCR radio is available in two models: RCCR-151 A single-piece radio with the control head attached to the main radio. RCCR-152 A two-piece radio with the control head detached from the main radio.
RCCR-152 – RADIO REAR VIEW The 19-Pin female connector can be installed in either location. RCCR-152 – RADIO FRONT VIEW DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED IN CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 U.S.A. WWW.RITRON.COM 800-USA.1.USA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual 2 Ritron, Inc. (800)-USA-1-USA ritron@ritron.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Zone Set-Up The RCCR -151 Locomotive Radio can be set-up using the front panel keypad such that any or all of the available Channel Zones are enabled for normal radio operation.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AAR Channel Selection CHAN The CHAN button is used in conjunction with the numeric keypad to select AAR channels: • • • • 03 - 97 for Wide Band (25 kHz) operation 005 - 097 for Narrow Band (12.5 kHz) operation 104 - 197 for Narrow Band (12.5 kHz), 7.5 kHz Offset operation 302 – 488 for Digital (6.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHAN Button Disable The CHAN button can be disabled using the Ritron RCCR programmer. When disabled the HOME button must be used for channel selection. To enter a Wide Band AAR frequency pair press: CHAN 1. CHAN button 1 2. Digit 1 of the 2-digit AAR channel for TX 2 3. Digit 2 of the 2-digit AAR channel for TX 4 4. Digit 1 of the 2-digit AAR channel for RX 7 5.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DTMF DTMF Tones DTMF tones can be transmitted directly by pressing the numeric keypad, or the DTMF Button can be used in conjunction with the numeric keypad to create a DTMF sequence of up to 3-digits. A DTMF sequence entered using the DTMF button is stored and displayed, and can then be transmitted by simply pressing the DISP dispatch button.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To enter a DTMF Sequence for dispatch press: DTMF 1. DTMF button 8 2. Digit 1 of the DTMF sequence 9 3. Digit 2 of the DTMF sequence (if desired) 0 4. Digit 3 of the DTMF sequence (if desired) DTMF 5.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------D I S P DTMF or Single-Tone Dispatch The DISP button is pressed to transmit any DTMF or Single-Tone that has been entered into the radio. • The DTMF sequence or AAR single-tone sent is normally indicated in the upper left side of the display in the area designated “―T/D―”. • If no DTMF or Single-Tone is entered the DISP button has no effect.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▼VOL▲ Volume The VOL button is a toggle switch used to incrementally increase or decrease the front-panel speaker volume. Pressing the right side of the VOL button will increase speaker volume while pressing the left side will decrease volume. As the volume is changed the display will indicate the volume level and a tone will be heard. Volume can be set to a value between 1 and 20.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOME Home Channel Selection The HOME button is used in conjunction with the numeric keypad to select up to 500 HOME channels.
OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revert to Last TX/RX Channel Pair A special feature of the HOME button allows the radio to toggle between the last 2 TX-RX channel pairs entered by pressing the HOME button and then the # button. This can be channel pairs that were entered via the CHAN button or the HOME button.
RADIO CONNECTORS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RCCR Connectors – Rear Panel Remote Control Head (19-Pin Female) A B C D E F G Mic Audio No Connection No Connection No Connection Mic Ground Not Used No Connection H J K L M N Rear Handset (6-Pin) No Connection Vcc Not Used Ground Speaker (-) Speaker (+) B C D A P R E A B C D E F Mic Audio Mic Ground PTT PTT Ground Receive Audio Not Used L U V T G No Connection No Connection RXD 232 TXD 2
RADIO CONNECTORS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RCCR Connectors – Side Panel Antenna Connector (SO-239) M N K L D E F H A C B J Auxiliary Connector (12-Pin) A Remote Mic H Audio Ground B Mic Ground J 13.6VDC Ground C Remote PTT K Not Used D PTT Ground L Not Used E Remote Audio M External Speaker (+) F +13.6 VDC N External Speaker (-) A B D C Power Connector (4-Pin) A +72 VDC B -13.6 VDC Ground C -72 VDC D +13.
RADIO CONNECTORS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RCCR Connectors – Remote Head M L K A N U J B P R V T H C S G B D C E Mic Audio No Connection No Connection No Connection Mic Ground Not Used No Connection H J K L M N D F E F Remote Control Head (19-Pin Male) A B C D E F G A No Connection Vcc Not Used Ground Speaker (-) Speaker (+) Remote Head Handset (6-Pin) P R S T U V No Connection No Connection RXD 232 TXD 232 Handset Ground
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting Started The RCCR radio is programmed through the DB-15 connector located on the rear of the radio. Ritron model RCCR-PAC programming cable connects the radio to the serial communications port of the computer. The RCCR programmer is a Windows based software package used to set all radio operating parameters.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Programmer Menus Open File Radio Definition Files saved to your computer hard drive can be read to review programming of radios currently in service or for programming other radios to the same set-up. To read a Radio Definition File: 1. From the File menu, select the Open File menu item. 2. The Open dialog box will appear.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Radio Definition Files will be saved with an “.rdf” file extension. The dialog box will present a list of all “.rdf” program files contained in the currently displayed Windows file directory. When creating a filename make sure it is unique and not contained in the list of existing files because the programmer will simply overwrite the existing file if the filename is the same. 4.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Print Home Channel Data You can print out a pre-formatted list of all Home Channels contained in the radio programming or in a Radio Definition File. This list will detail the custom programming of all Home Channels available on the radio. To print a list of all Home Channel programming: 1. Read the radio or open a Radio Definition File. 2.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Program Radio 1. With the PC/Radio cable assembly connected to the computer and the radio, apply DC power to the radio. 2. Read the radio or open a Radio Definition File (.rdf). 3. Edit the information on the programmer screens to the desired radio programming. 4. Review the information on all the programmer screens before starting the programming process. 5.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NXDN The NXDN selection on the menu bar will open the NXDN programming screen on RCCR radio’s equipped with the optional NXDN capability. If the radio does not have the digital PCB installed this selection will be dimmed and unavailable. Refer to the “NXDN” section of this manual for specific information on NXDN programming.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume Volume Control - Minimum This sets the minimum volume that the radio can be set to. This prevents radio operators from turning volume to a low level that may not be heard. Minimum volume can be set from 020. Handset Volume This sets the fixed volume level of the handset to any value from 0-20. Handset volume is not affected by the front-panel volume controls.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timers DTMF/Tone Timers (mS) Minimum Duration Sets the minimum time a DTMF Tone is sent with the numeric keypad, regardless of how long the key is pressed. Maximum Duration Sets the maximum time a DTMF Tone is sent with the numeric keypad, regardless of how long the key is pressed.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Options Frequencies Four checkboxes are used to enable the AAR channels available for selection with the front-panel CHAN button. If not checked, the channels cannot be selected with the CHAN button, but are still available for programming to a Home Channel. Wide Band Enable (03-97) When checked AAR channels 0597 will be available for selection with the CHAN button.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keypad Most front panel keypad buttons can be disabled by un-checking the associated box. Channel If the CHAN button is disabled all channel entries must be made via pre-programmed Home Channels using the HOME button. Home If the Home button is disabled all channel entries must be made using the CHAN button and are limited to AAR channels.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radio ID The Radio ID screen displays general information about the radio. Information displayed in the Radio Identification and Radio Frequency Data fields are preprogrammed at the factory and cannot be changed. Radio ID Screen Radio Identification Firmware Revision: The firmware revision currently programmed into the radio.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Channels The Ritron RCCR radio can be programmed with up to 500 Home Channels that are accessed with the HOME button. Home Channels can be programmed to receive and transmit on any frequency from the AAR Table or from the Custom Frequency list.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Analog Home Channels can be programmed for: TX and RX Tone Each Home Channel can be programmed for a unique CTCSS or DCS TX code that will be continuously sent whenever the transmitter is active, and/or RX code that will quiet the receiver unless the code is detected. Using the drop-down, scrolling menus you can choose from a list of 51 CTCSS codes, 104 DCS codes, or None.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Custom Frequencies The Ritron RCCR radio can be programmed with up to 100 custom frequencies for operation on analog channels that are not included in the AAR Tables. Custom frequency programming also specifies the operating bandwidth. Once entered, the custom programmed frequencies are available for Home Channel programming only.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NXDN General 1 Unit ID (own) The Unit ID number is to identify the RCCR Locomotive radio in an NXDN system. The Unit ID can range between 1 and 65519. Unit ID List The Unit ID List is a list of up to 100 Unit ID numbers with their associated Unit Name from other transceivers in the NXDN system. Unit ID Unit ID is a number between 1 and 65519 used to identify other transceivers in the NXDN system.
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Align Test and alignment of RCCR radio is accomplished using the RCCR Programmer. All adjustments can be made via the Align screen without disassembly of the radio. Factory testing characterizes the radio performance across the specified frequency range and sets a calibration factor. This results in consistent performance, regardless of frequency.
APPENDIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE 2-WAY RADIO READ THIS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
APPENDIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your Ritron two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
APPENDIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mobile Antennas • Install antennas on the top of the vehicle taking into account the recommended minimum lateral distances in table 1. These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body motor vehicles or vehicles with appropriate ground planes. The antenna installation should additionally be in accordance with: a.) The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier. b.
APPENDIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AAR Channels --------------Channels-------------Wide Narrow Digital 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 6.
APPENDIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AAR Channels --------------Channels-------------Wide Narrow Digital 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 6.
APPENDIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RCCR Radio Specifications GENERAL FCC ID: AIERIT28-150 FCC Rule Parts: 90 Industry Canada ID: 1084A-RIT28150 Industry Canada Specifications: RSS-119, Issue 9 Frequency Range: Narrow (AAR) Front End Broad Front-End 159 – 162 MHz 155 – 174 MHz Synthesizer Step Size: 2.
APPENDIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RECEIVER Sensitivity: (12 dB SINAD) wide narrow 0.25 µV (-119 dBm) typical 0.25 µV (-119 dBm) typical L.O. Injection: High side (RX frequency + 43.
APPENDIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: RITRON, INC. ("RITRON") provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in the RITRON Clean Cab radio under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below).
