Tyco LPE-200 User Manual

Operator’s ManualAE/LZT 123 1868 R10AEDACS®/ProVoice™ LPE-200Portable Radio

10Figure 2 - LPE-200 Radio(System Model Shown)

100OPERATOR’S RADIO SETUPRADIO TYPE: _____________________________FREQUENCY BAND: ________________________OPERATOR’S NAME: ______________________

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11Power On/OffVolume KnobSystem/GroupChannel KnobAntennaEmergencyButtonTX LEDOption ButtonClear/MonitorButtonPush-To-Talk(PTT) ButtonBatteryReleaseBut

12BUTTONS AND KNOBSThis section describes the primary function of thebutton and knob controls. Other functions associatedwith these controls are detai

13level (i.e. VOL = 31). The volumerange is from a minimumprogrammed level of zero(displayed as OFF in the display)up to 31 which is the loudestlevel.

14CLEAR/MONITORBUTTONServes several purposesdepending on the operatingmode. In trunked mode, theCLEAR/MONITOR button exitsthe current operation andrem

15KEYPADThe keypad layout has a total of 6 or 15 keys.The keys have special functions and are labeled assuch using a symbol or abbreviated word descri

16Standard Functions<>Primary function - changes thesystem or group/channel(depending on programming).Secondary function - used toscroll through

17Scan ModelO User defined.A Adds or deletes selected groupsor channels from the scan list ofthe currently selected system.See trunked and convention

184 Used to turn private encryptionfeature on and off.69Adds or deletes selected groupsor channels from the scan list ofthe currently selected system

19The operating procedures that follow assume thatthe buttons and keypad keys operate as marked. Ifthey have been reassigned, Table 1 should becomple

2Copyright © 1998 - 2001 M/A-COM Private Radio Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.NOTE!Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorizedse

20DISPLAYThe radio display is made up of 3 lines (Figure 6).Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric characterblocks and are used primarily to display

21In trunked mode:ON - indicates the radio is transmittingor receiving a call on the workingchannel.FLASHING - indicates a call has beenqueued.In conv

22Auto Power mode automatically adjustsradio output power to optimize batterylife.Indicates battery voltage is getting low.Note: When or in conjunctio

23On - indicates selected group orchannel is priority-one scan.On - indicator for conventional channelis enabled with Channel Guard.FLASHING - indicat

24Message Name DescriptionChannelScanIndicates the controlchannel is lost and the radiohas entered the ControlChannel Scan mode tosearch for the contr

25Message Name Descriptionradio will automaticallyshutdown.RXEMERReceiveEmergency- Trunked mode only.Indicates an emergency callis being received. Thi

26Error MessagesIf either of the following error messages is displayed,the radio was either programmed incorrectly or needsservicing:DSP ERRERR=XXXXD

27Call Queued (Trunked Mode Only)A high-pitched tone after pressing the PTT buttonindicates the system has placed the call request inthe queue. The re

28Carrier Control TimerIf the programmed time for continuoustransmission is exceeded, five short high-pitchedwarning tones followed by a long low-pitc

29OPERATIONTURNING ON THE RADIO1. Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A short alertsignal (if enabled through progr

3TABLE OF CONTENTSPageINTRODUCTION ... 7USER INTERFACE ... 8BUTTON

30SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTIONSystem SelectionSeveral methods can be used to select a newsystem.METHOD 1: From knob: If system selection isprogramme

31Note: If system selection isprogrammed to theSYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob,direct access to systems will not beavailable. Pressing < or > willsc

32Press M.Group or Channel SelectionSeveral methods can be used to select a newgroup or channel.METHOD 1: From knob: If group selection isprogrammed t

33Note: If group selection isprogrammed to theSYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob,direct access to groups will not beavailable. Pressing the < or >will

34Example:System: 1 = North Group: 1=Group 12 = South 2=Group 23 = East 3=Group 34 = West 4=Group 4Press 2 (North is the currently selected group).Pre

35TRUNKED MODE OPERATIONDigital trunking provides fast communicationaccess at all times, even during busy hours. In thismode the operator selects a co

36The initiating radio ID of the last group callreceived is shown on line one of the display. Usethe > to view the radio ID's of other radios

37Sending A Group Call1. Turn on the radio and set the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level.Select the desired system and group.2. P

38Conventional FailsoftIn the unlikely event of a failure of the EDACS orProVoice System, communications may take placein conventional failsoft mode.

39declared scanning will stop and restarts only afterthe emergency has been cleared.Receiving an Emergency CallWhen receiving an emergency call on the

4TABLE OF CONTENTSPageGroup or Channel Selection ...32TRUNKED MODE OPERATION...35Receiving A Group Call ...

404. Release PTT when the transmission iscomplete.5. To clear the emergency first press and hold theCLEAR/MONITOR button. While continuing tohold the

41selected group, the radio will switch to theselected group since it has priority.•The radio will continue scanning if a newgroup is selected when sc

425. Press A a third time to set the group toPriority 1. A is displayed on line three. Thepriority level section sequence only advances thegroup to t

43SYSTEM Model Radios1. With scan operation turned off, select thedesired group to add to the selected trunkedsystem group scan list.2. Press 6. The

44FIXED P1A Priority 1 group has been pre-programmed into the radio. A newPriority 1 group cannot be selected.FIXD LSTA fixed scan list has been pre-

45SYSTEM Model Radios1. With scan operation turned off, select thedesired group to delete from the selectedtrunked system's group scan list.2. P

46SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMSThe radio can be programmed with the followingSystem Scan features. These features areautomatically enabled upon radio powe

47ProSound/ProScan algorithm is enabled asexplained on the following page). This priority scantimer is reset each time the PTT button is pressed orwhe

48ProSoundThe radio may be programmed for ProSoundsystem scan operation for multi-site applications.ProSound is an enhanced multi-site system scanning

49scanning algorithm designed to replace ProSoundscanning. ProScan provides the radio with the abilityto select a new system for the radio to communic

5TABLE OF CONTENTSPageSending A Telephone Interconnect Call(Trunked Mode Only)... 55DTMF Overdial / Conventional ModeTelephone Int

50Pre-Programmed Keypad KeyPress the pre-programmed key and the SYSCON or SYSC OFF display message is displayed fortwo seconds to show the new state.I

51To respond after the call-back time-out, press the# key. The radio's display will show the callers IDon the first line and WHCI=1 on the second

52Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to thedisplayed logical ID. Turning the radio off and on willclear this list.Sending An Individual Cal

53Scan Model1. To select a pre-stored individual number, enterthe menu mode by using the M key. Scrollthrough the mode list using the < or >key

542. Press the PTT button to transmit. turns on, turns off and the channel access tone sounds.Line one shows the called individual's IDfollowed

55When in the saved call list, pressing the M keytoggles the time stamp on and off. The time stampindicates how long ago the call was received. Whenin

56Press the M key again then use the <,> keys to scroll through the list of prestorednumbers.2. Press and release the PTT button. When theradio

57Direct Dialing of Phone Calls (System Modelonly)1. If the phone number is not stored in the pre-stored list of phone numbers, but the phonenumber i

58In half-duplex mode, only one person maytalk at a time. The radio PTT button needs tobe pressed in order to communicate to theindividual called and

59The following steps are required to dial thesenumbers:SCAN Radio:1. Follow the procedure in Sending A TelephoneInterconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only

6TABLE OF CONTENTSPageADDING CHANNELS TO A SCANLIST ...83DELETING CHANNELS FROM ASCAN LIST ...

60System Radio:The following steps are required to dial thesenumbers:1. Follow the procedure in Sending A TelephoneInterconnect Call (Trunked Mode On

61prevents unwanted numbers frombeing sent the next time the PTTbutton is pressed during the call).This overdial select/entry moderemains active until

623. Enter the desired number. If necessary, a pausecan be entered by pressing and holding 0-9,*, or # until an underscore appears in thedisplay (tel

63pressed (the M key will override the time-outperiod), the status is selected and will be transmittedto the site or stored in the radio memory where

64activation message is sent by the system manager.Each radio that receives and acknowledges theregrouping instructions is successfully regrouped.Pres

65declare the emergency on the currently selecteddynamic group.MACRO KEY OPERATIONMacro key operation permits the user toaccomplish a series of key st

66The radio will continue to receive and transmitnormally while in the menu function.To scroll through the menu options use the <,or > keys. Wh

67PRESS: MThe backlight menu item is activated.Line one shows the active menu item and itscurrent parameter setting. Line two shows thecurrently selec

68The TX POWER menu item, when selected,toggles LO/HI/AUTO power for trunked systemsor LO/HI power for conventional systems. It doesnot use < or &

69FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETERSETTINGCOMMENTDisplay CurrentHome Group/ChannelHOME N/A Selects HomeGroup/ChannelSelect DesiredSystemSYS SEL N/A Refer to t

7INTRODUCTIONThis manual describes how to use theEDACS/ProVoice LPE-200 Portable Radio. TheLPE-200 is a synthesized, microprocessor-based,high perfo

70FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETERSETTINGCOMMENTFeatureEncryptionDisplayMenu Item:FEATURESOnce selected:See FeatureEncryptionDisplay sectionInformationaldisp

71non-encrypted. Clear mode transmissions can beeasily monitored by unauthorized persons. Groups orchannels programmed for clear operation cannottrans

72DTMFThe overdial DTMF tones are not available while inthe Digital Mode.Private ModeThe private modes allow the radio to transmitencrypted messages a

73and clear with the M key, then following theselection mode rules. Radios programmed for forcedprivate operation do not allow a change of thetransmit

74Group/Channel Encryption KeyKey ZeroAll cryptographic keys can be zeroed (erasedfrom radio memory) by pressing theMONITOR/CLEAR button and while sti

75private operation and the correct cryptographic keymust be loaded into the radio.Transmitting an Encrypted Call1. Select the desired group or chann

76Scanned Group CallsReceiving a scanned group call is the same asreceiving a selected group call. During the scan hangtime, if the radio was programm

77Table 3 - Transmit/Receive Mode CompatibilityFor Digital Voice OperationGROUP/CHANNELPROGRAMMING(TRANSMIT)CLEARRECEIVEDIGITALRECEIVEPRIVATERECEIVECL

78PORTABLE DATAThe LPE-200 radios, when operating in theEDACS configuration, permit either voice or datacalls to be transmitted or received. The radio

79DATA ONDisplayed for two seconds on top lineof display when the radio is toggled tothe data enabled state.DATA OFF OPERATIONThe radio can be placed

8• Up to 800 system/group combinations and up to200 conventional channels• Translucent keysUSER INTERFACEThe LPE-200 operating controls are located on

80EXITING DATA CALLSUnder normal conditions, the radio enters thescan lockout mode and returns to the controlchannel after completion of a data call (

81•Entering individual call mode.•A new emergency assignment has beenreceived.•An emergency declared or cleared.•Receiving an individual or phone call

82Digital Channel Guard ) on and off if programmed forthe selected channel. will be on when channelguard is enabled on a selected channel.RECEIVING A

83receiver or observe the display for the absenceof . If the Channel Busy Lockout feature isprogrammed for the selected channel, the radiowill not tra

84SCAN DISThe radio is not programmed to scan.FIXD LSTA fixed scan list has been pre-programmed into the radio. It is notpossible to change the list

85TURNING SCAN ON1. Toggle scan operation on by pressing S or3. rotates clockwise when the radio isscanning.2. When a channel on the scan list rece

86OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONSRepairs to this equipment should be madeonly by an authorized service technician orfacility designated by the supplie

872. Use of profane or obscene language isprohibited by Federal Law.3. It is against the law to send false call letters or afalse distress or emergen

88OPERATING TIPSThe following conditions tend to reduce theeffective range of two-way radios and should beavoided whenever possible.•Operating the rad

89Chargers are available with nominal charge timesof one hour. Combinations include single andmultiposition, rapid charge units. When charging abatter

9Figure 1 - LPE-200 Radio(Scan Model Shown)

90RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSALNICKEL CADMIUM (NiCd) BATTERY PACKDISPOSALThe product you have purchasedmay contain a NiCd (NickelCadmium) recharg

912. Align the battery pack tabs with the batterymounting plate slots on the back of the radio(see Figure 7).3. Insert the tabs into the slots, push

922. Press the battery release button to release thebattery.3. Remove the battery pack by sliding it back until itstops. Then lift up and away until

93BATTERY PACKSOnly battery packs identified with a greenFM/CSA label shall be used with a portable radio thatis rated and labeled as Factory Mutual/C

94ACCESSORIESUse of accessories other than those listed voidsFactory Mutual/CSA approval. The followingaccessories are for use with intrinsically safe

95GLOSSARYagency - an agency is composed of multiple fleets.Units can be programmed to initiate agencycalls to access multiple fleets. (Trunked ModeOn

96group orsubfleet- a group of users share the same programgroup identification number in their mobile andpersonal radios. All units in the same group

97System Scan - a programmed feature to scan (monitor activityon) separate trunked systems and receive callson any of these systems. (Trunked Mode Onl

98WARRANTYA. M/A-COM Private Radio Systems, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser foruse (hereinafter "Buyer&q

99BATTERY WARRANTYA. M/A-COM Private Radio Systems, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to theoriginal purchaser for use (hereinafter "