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Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this instruction manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola.
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DCS 1800 StarTAC CELLULAR TELEPHONE SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TESTING AFTER REPAIR PIN OUT CONNECTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CHART 19/21 SECTION 6 - PERSONALITY TRANSFER PERSONALITY TRANSFER INTRODUCTION NORMAL TRANSFER MASTER TRANSFER MASTER SIM CARD CREATION SECTION 7 - DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION...
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CONTENTS SECTION 8 - ACCESSORIES (cont) PAGE NUMBER NI-MH BATTERY PACKS LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS AUXILIARY BATTERY PACK RAPID E.P BATTERY CHARGER RAPID BATTERY CHARGER TRANSFORMER CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTOR/CHARGER CAR KITS INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION CAR KIT CONNECTION DIAGRAM INSTALLATION PLANNING COMPONENT LOCATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POLARITY USING FUSE LOOPS...
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SYN5378 Belt holster User manual in local language Note: In addition to the above, VIP versions are available for the Motorola/E-Plus and the Motorola kits. Both feature the addition of a Desktop Charger (SPN4325) and an auxiliary Battery (SNN4598). 68P09304A85-0...
REPLACEMENT PARTS ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION Only centres authorized by Motorola to carry out repairs will be able to purchase spare parts. Orders for spare parts from HUB’s, Motorola National Support Centres and Hi-Tech Centres, should be placed with the appropriate Motorola Parts Distribution Centre.
CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION PORTABLE OPERATION: DO NOT hold the radio so that the aerial is very close to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes whilst transmitting. The radio will perform best if it is held in the same manner as you would hold a ‘land’...
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE Refer to Figure 1. In the figure, the area bounded by bold By incorporating Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) lines represents the total coverage area of a hypothetical several calls can share the same carrier. The carrier is divided system.
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DESCRIPTION The radiotelephone’s identity information is held by its local SERVICE AREA D.C.S. system in its Home Location Register (HLR) and Visitor Location Register (VLR). The VLR contains identity The area within which calls can be placed and received is information on all local active radiotelephones.
Standard NiMH Battery pack GENERAL Standard Slim LiIon Battery pack The DCS StarTac personal cellular telephone (shown on next page, in Figure 3) is a microprocessor controlled, full duplex, Standard XT LiIon Battery pack synthesized FM radiotelephone using digital modulation...
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE FEATURE LIST PRESENT FEATURE LIST PRESENT COST CONTROL FEATURES (cont.) Change Preferred List Rearrange Order of Preferred List Display Call Timers and/or Charge Meters: Full Size SIM card Last Call Display Own Phone Number Total Home MESSAGING AND DATA...
Because the MSN is unique to the whole phone, it REV S/H is often used for logging and tracking purposes by Motorola National Service Centres on EPPRS. The MSN is divided This configuration consists of two blocks of two digits, and into the sections shown in Figure1.
INTRODUCTION push the sliding SIM card release button downwards. The card will then be pushed out far enough to allow complete The Motorola DCS 1800 StarTAC personal cellular removal. telephones are equipped with a manual-test mode capability. The User Guide contains full information about inserting This capability allows service personnel to take control of and removing the SIM card.
DCS 1800 StarTAC CELLULAR TELEPHONE TESTING PROCEDURE All information required to perform the desired tests and measurements should be obtained from the communication analyser’s user manual. Ensure that the unit being tested is capable of both initiating a call to the analyser, and receiving a call from the analyser. Confirm that the displayed Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity (TMSI), International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), and dialled number are correct.
DCS 1800 StarTAC CELLULAR TELEPHONE StarTAC Data Thermistor Data Thermistor Figure 1: Main Battery Contacts Figure 2: Auxiliary Battery Contacts The J3 Butt Plug connector has pin outs as listed below. Note that the pin numbering is from right to left as viewed from the front of the phone;...
TROUBLESHOOTING Repair Chart Table 1. DCS 1800 StarTAC Cellular Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair Chart (Assembly Replacement Level). SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE VERIFICATION AND REMEDY 1. Personal telephone will not turn on a) Battery pack either discharged Measure battery voltage across a 50 ohm (>1 Watt) load. If the battery or stay on.
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DCS 1800 StarTAC CELLULAR TELEPHONE Table 1. DCS 1800 StarTAC Cellular Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair Chart (Assembly Replacement Level). SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE VERIFICATION AND REMEDY 4. Incoming call alert transducer audio a) Connections to/from Keypad/ Gain access to Keypad/Display board as described in the DISASSEMBLY distorted or volume is too low.
TROUBLESHOOTING Table 1. DCS 1800 StarTAC Cellular Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair Chart (Assembly Replacement Level). SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE VERIFICATION AND REMEDY 7. Personal telephone will not a) SIM card defective Initially check that the contacts on the card are not dirty; clean if necessary, recognize/accept SIM card and check if fault has been eliminated.
Transfer. As mentioned earlier, there may be different can be locked by entering 06# via the unit’s keypad, with the variations (OEM looks for example) of the Motorola DCS card inserted. Unlock the card by entering 07#. starTAC cellular telephone, each model requiring the main board to be configured differently for correct operation.
DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE Carefully unscrew both Torx Screws with a size 6 driver. Push Rear housing from the bottom upwards towards the antenna; when the housing slides free, allow the antenna to remain in the rear housing 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
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DISASSEMBLY The two housings simply come apart and the antenna can remain in the back housing or you can carefully extract it from the retaining clips. Unclip the flexistrip retaining bar with either a plastic tool or a fine scredriver. 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE Withdraw the Flexistrip cable from the main PCB. Pry the circuit board assembly out with the Plastic tool or small screwdriver until it comes away completely. 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
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DISASSEMBLY The Display / Keypad board just pulls away from the Main board assembly. Unclip the antenna guide from two gold retaining clips and gently ease towards you, making sure that the tube is still attatched to the foil. 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE Pull the foil strip towards you and force it all the way over untill you can see the black adhesive strip which covers the reverse side of the board. Turn the circuit board over and pull the black ahesive strip off completely, leaving the foil strip attatched.
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DISASSEMBLY You now have access to both sides of the circuit board; this is the Audio/Digital side. This side is mostly RF. 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE Take up the Flip and remove the Keypad Membrane. Prize off the adhesive backed cover plate with the small screwdriver or plastic tool. 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
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DISASSEMBLY With a small screwdriver or a pair of tweezers, ease the tab of the central Flexistrip guard out and over the clam shell . With a small screwdriver , locate the recess on the right hand side of the clam shell and slide the locking pin to the left. 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE Then ease the complete clam shell off of the display/ keypad housing. Remove the flip cover by pushing the retaining pins and lifting the cover. 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE Lifting the cover away gives access to the speaker, batery and vibrator. 68P09304A85 GDis7 19/07/97...
(SNN4669). 2. RECHARGING (iv) The Extra Capacity LiIon E•P Battery The DCS StarTAC has a built in rapid charger. The internal (SNN4668). charger can be powered by either the Travel Charger or the Cigarette Lighter Adaptor. Both these accessories can power The Slim LiIon E•P Battery (SNN4867)
DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE (“EXPERT PERFORMANCE”) 2. BUILT IN E•P BATTERY FAST BATTERIES AND CHARGERS CHARGER • All DCS StarTACs contain a built in E P battery charger • P batteries are marked with the new E•P logo and contain which can charge any battery attached to the phone.
StarTAC and its internal charger to allow charging of any 1. DESCRIPTION attached primary and/or auxiliary batteries. The rear pocket The DCS StarTAC Desktop Charger is a dual pocket, can charge any stand alone StarTAC batteries. intelligent charger capable of charging batteries of different technologies and capacities automatically.
DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE If the phone is charging or transmitting, the desktop charger to the phone; and the back LED indicates the charge status will take lower priority usage of the power supply. While the of any battery located in the rear pocket. phone is charging an attached battery, the phone controls the Battery_Feedback line, which is routed from the phone to The charge status is indicated by the following LED states:-...
It provides DC power to operate an attached phone’s attached battery during charging, within a certain DCS StarTAC as well as providing power to the phone’s range. Various mains plug styles can be attached to the main internal charger circuit. If no battery (or a dead battery) is transformer unit for different market requirements.
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE 1. MODEL COMPLEMENT The main transformer unit has been designed to operate from indicate the approximate state of charge; three bars a wide range of supply voltages (see specs below) and is indicating a charge capacity of 90% or more. When attached common to all countries.
E•P CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTOR/CHARGER 1. DESCRIPTION The cigarette lighter adaptor/charger allows a DCS StarTAC The adaptor can power the phone for call operation even if to operate using a vehicle’s electrical system. It simply plugs the phone’s battery is fully discharged. It also supplies DC...
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DCS 1800 StarTAC PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE An LED is located on the main body of the adaptor to indicate state of charge; three bars indicating a charge capacity of that it is correctly inserted into the cigarette lighter socket 90% or more. When attached to a charger, the display shows and that DC is applied.
As this kit has been specifically designed for use with the StarTAC, it is not backward compatible with any other INTRODUCTION DCS product. The DCS StarTAC uses a dedicated car kit that has been Car Kit S5338 designed for use with the StarTAC range of personals. The...
OK. To receive a call in hands free, simply press the OK button The Motorola StarTAC Car Kit provides the user with of the handset. Switching between hands free and private the capability of using their personal phone with full hands- conversation mode is accomplished by lifting the handset free operation whilst in a vehicle.
DCS 1800 starTAC CELLULAR TELEPHONE IGNITION SENSE OPERATION Portable Status Ignition Status Action Result Portable Off Ignition On Depress PWR button Portable turns on Portable Off Ignition On Turn off ignition Portable remains off Portable Off Ignition Off Depress PWR button Portable turns on Portable Off Ignition Off...
CAR KITS 2.6 CABLE ROUTING 3. INSTALLATION If the vehicle is provided with wire troughs in the door sills, use them to provide maximum protection for the cables and Refer to page 55,Figure 2. (connections diagram) when to simplify cable installation routing. In vehicles without working through the following installation sections.
DCS 1800 starTAC CELLULAR TELEPHONE StarTAC CRADLE INSTALLATION Ensure that any wires routed through holes in the vehicles body are protected by a suitable The adjustable angle mounting bracket included with this grommet. kit provides a convenient means for mounting the cradle. In a typical application the hang up cup mounts directly to the Step 3.
CAR KITS holes and mount at the desired location, using the IMPORTANT two self tapping screws provided. Step 2. Connect to the mating connector on the DHFA Special attention should be given to locating a adapter box. good vehicle ground. Optimum radio performance can only be achieved with a ground...
DCS 1800 starTAC CELLULAR TELEPHONE 24mm 15mm d470DBR FERRULE CONNECTOR BODY COLLAR Figure 6. Coaxial Cable Stripping Detail. chosen antenna location, and follow the installation instructions given with the specific antenna. Step 9. Confirm that the coaxial cable can be easily connected to the car kit.
CAR KITS VSWR=1+R 1- R where R=(Pr/Pf) Check 5. With your foot exerting slight pressure on the brake pedal, enough to turn on the brake lights, If the VSWR is greater than 2, check the antenna, cable and have the phone called. connector.
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Accessories For Startac Range Compatibily Matrix StarTAC / SlimLite Part Numbers to order Slimlite GSM StarTAC StarTAC ETACS GSM 900 & 1800 Main Batteries Li.lon 500 Lilon Slim Main Battery 64700 (SNN4937) Black 900 Lilon Extra Capacity Main Battery 64701 (SNN4936) NiMh 500 NiMh Standard Main Battery 64725 (SNN4938) Main Batteries...
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DCS StarTAC AUDIO LOGIC BLOCK DIAGRAM LOGIC BOARD SIGNALS Measured in standby mode to U501, 42 From the CPU (U701). When high, Rx path enabled and low muted. 2.8mVpp 1. Enables the Rf switch (U400) for receive mode. RX_EN 10ms / cm 2.
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DCS StarTAC RF BLOCK DIAGRAM RF BOARD SIGNALS Tx SIGNALS - 11062#, 1215#, 310# R275V Low CH.= 1.50 Vdc DM_CS Mid. CH.= 1.74 Vdc 1747,8 MHz Frequency 217Hz - 1ms/cm High CH.= 1.87 Vdc Signal from PAC to Speech Coder.
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REVISIONS GSM SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 30.09.99 LEVEL 3 SCHEMATICS Rev. 1.0 DCS StarTAC Michael Hansen, Ray Collins, Ralf Lorenzen Page 1of 2...
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REVISIONS GSM SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 30.09.99 LEVEL 3 SCHEMATICS Rev. 1.0 DCS StarTAC Michael Hansen, Ray Collins, Ralf Lorenzen Page 1of 2...
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Europe Middle East & Africa Customer Services 10.08.98 The MAIN battery always has the first priority LEVEL 3 COLOUR DIAGRAMS Rev. 1.2 GSM / DCS StarTac Battery Select Circuit in charging Colin Jack, Michael Hansen, Billy Jenkins , Ralf Lorenzen Page 1 of 1...