RACK MOUNT REPEATER VXR-9000 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
VXR-9000 FM REPEATER OPERATING MANUAL
INTRODUCTION The VXR-9000 is commercial-grade 50-watt FM repeater designed to provide reliable two-way full-duplex communications over a wide range of environmental conditions. Designed to mount in a standard 19-inch rack, the VXR-9000 is crafted using the latest computer-aided design and manufacturing processes, to ensure a high level of reliability to users.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & CONNECTORS POWER (O/I) Switch This is the main power switch for the repeater. Power Indicator (MAIN) This LED glows green when the main power source is used. Power Indicator (BACKUP) This LED glows red when the backup power source is used. MIC Jack Connect the microphone plug to this jack. This jack is also used for writing and reading channel frequency or other configurations via the USB Port of the PC on which the clone editor (CE60) is running.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEY DETAILS FUNCTION PF-1 KEY PRESS PRESS & HOLD PF-2 KEY PRESS PRESS & HOLD PF-3 KEY PRESS PRESS & HOLD PF-4 KEY PRESS PRESS & HOLD PF-5 KEY PRESS PRESS & HOLD PF-6 KEY PRESS PRESS & HOLD CH DOWN CH UP COMPANDER CTCSS/DCS ENC CTCSS/DCS DEC CW ID TWO TONE DEC CW ID SIGNAL CW MESSAGE 1 CW MESSAGE 2 CW MESSAGE 3 CW MESSAGE 4 CW MESSAGE 5 CW MESSAGE 6 CW MESSAGE 7 CW MESSAGE 8 DC POWER SAVE ENCRYPTION ENCRYPTION CODE KEY LOCK LOCAL PTT MONITOR MONITOR M MULTI TONE PANEL INDICA
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEY DETAILS TWO TONE DEC MONITOR Press (or Press and hold in for one second) the PF key assigned to “Two Tone Dec” to turn the 2-Tone Decoder “On” or “Off” (toggle). Press (or Press and hold in for one second) the PF key assigned to “Monitor” to cancel CTCSS and DCS squelch decoding, so as to enable reception of signals present on the channel that do not contain a matching CTCSS tone or DCS code.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEY DETAILS SCAN TOT Press (or Press and hold in for one second) the PF key assigned to “Scan” to start scanning. To stop scanning, press (or Press and hold in for one second) this key again. Press (or press and hold in one second) the PF key assigned to “TOT” to turn the Time-Out Timer feature “On” or “Off” (toggle). The scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the repeater.
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS BACKUP B A CK U P RX MAIN TX INPUT DC 13.6V GND EXT ACC Backup Power Source Terminals If available, a backup 13.6 Volt power source, such as a rechargeable battery, may be connected here. When the Battery Charge switch (located on the PA Unit) is set to “ON,” a “trickle” charge current is present here while the repeater is operating from the “Main Power Source.
DB-25 CONNECTOR PORT The VXR-9000 repeater is provided with a 25-pin DB25F female connector for interconnections to accessories.Use a DB-25M 25-pin male connector to connect accessories to the repeater. The pins on the accessory connector are explained in detail as follows: Pin 5: TX ATT Pin 1: GND This output is intended for controlling an external coaxial switching relay. It is an open drain output which can sink approx. 1.5 A when active.
DB-25 CONNECTOR PORT Pin 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21: Pin PROGRAMMABLE I/O “1” ~ ”8” The VXR-9000 provides eight ports (PIO) that can be programmed for various input or output signals, or for control functions. Each port may be programmed as to its function, its status (input or output), and its logic (for output ports only). 10 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 Pin 22: RXD LOW I/O Port 7 8 5 4 3 2 1 6 Pin 11: NSQ DET This is an open-collector, active-low output capable of sinking about 10 mA.
INSTALLATION Antenna Considerations Equipment Location Repeater operation requires two antennas, one for receiving and one for transmitting, so that the receiving antenna does not absorb energy from the transmitting antenna. There are a number of ways to do this, depending on the TX/RX frequency separation, and on the locations available for antenna mounting. The VXR-9000 must be installed in a 19-inch Mounting Rack, which will allow for free air flow around the heat sink on the rear apron at all times.
INSTALLATION Power Supply Backup Power Supply Operation of the VXR-9000 requires a power source capable of providing at least 12 Amps continuously at 13.6 Volts DC. The FP-1023 (23 A) and FP-1030A (30 A) AC Power Supplies are available from your Vertex Standard dealer to satisfy these requirements. Other well-regulated power supplies may be used, as well, if they meet the above voltage and current specifications.
ACCESSORIS & OPTION Supplied Accessories DC Power Cord (T9023499) ............................................ 15-A Blade Fuse (Q0000075) ........................................... Knob Cap (RA0506900) ................................................... Name Plate (RA0508500) ................................................ Operating Manual ...........................................................
WARRANTY POLICY Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details: North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country.
Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.
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