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Motorola ASTRO XTS 2500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ASTRO ® 2500 & XTS 2500I Model 1 User Guide...
  • Page 3 RF energy awareness information and Alarm continues until you exit by: operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF • Press and hold Emergency button for one Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure second Receive/Transmit compliance with RF energy exposure limits.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC logo shown below. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. Address: 1301 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 USA Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: XTS 2500/XTS 2500I conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)

  • Page 6: Computer Software Copyrights

    Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise...

  • Page 7: Documentation Copyrights

    Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Receive / Transmit ................18 Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ....18 Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ......19 Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ........20 ....................20 Conventional Mode Operation ..........21 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 9 Common Radio Features..........23 Selectable Power Level ..............23 Conventional Squelch Options ............23 Analog Squelch ................ 23 PL Defeat ..................23 Time-out Timer ................24 Emergency ..................25 Send an Emergency Alarm ............26 Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........27 Send an Emergency Call ............
  • Page 10 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range................51 Special Channel Assignments ............51 Emergency Channel ..............51 Non-Commercial Call Channel ..........52 Operating Frequency Requirements ..........52 Glossary ............... 55 Commercial Warranty..........59 Index ................65 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 11 Table 1: Channel Map Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
  • Page 12 Notes viii ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 13: General Radio Operation

    Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is essential to emphasize. The following special notations identify certain items: Example Description Top button Buttons are shown in bold print. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 14: Xts 2500 / Xts 2500I Model I Radio

    General Radio Operation XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model I Radio...

  • Page 15: Physical Features Of The Xts 2500 / Xts 2500I Model I Radio

    Microphone (programmable) 10 Top Side (Select) Button (programmable) Speaker 11 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Universal Connector 12 Side Button 1 (programmable) 16-Position Knob 13 Side Button 2 (programmable) (programmable) 3-Position Concentric 14 Battery Switch (programmable) ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 16: Programmable Features

    General Radio Operation Programmable Features The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features. The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page numbers where these features can be found, are listed below. Table 1: Programmable Features Feature Page...

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Table 2: LED Indicators This LED Color: indicates: RED (Illuminated) Transmitting RED (Blinking) • Channel Busy • Low Battery (lights while transmitting) GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call GREEN (Blinking) Scan is Activated ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 18: Alert Tones

    General Radio Operation Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions. Table 3: Alert Tones You hear: Tone Name Heard: Invalid Key- when the wrong key is pressed. Press Radio Self-Test when the radio fails the power-up Short, Failed self test.
  • Page 19 Pitched transmissions. Tones Console when a status, emergency alarm, Acknowledge or reprogram request acknowledgment is received. Received when a Call Alert, or Private Individual Call Conversation Call is received. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 20 General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: A Group of Scan Alert On when the Scan feature is Low Pitched activated through the pre- Tones programmed button or 3-Position followed by Rotary Switch a group of High Pitched Tones A Group of...

  • Page 21: Standard Accessories

    Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance. For a list of Motorola approved batteries available for use with your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 48.
  • Page 22 General Radio Operation Attach the Battery With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio. Press the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place. Remove the Battery With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of...

  • Page 23: Antenna

    For information regarding other available antennas, see page 47. Attach the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach Remove the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 24: Belt Clip

    General Radio Operation Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. Press the belt clip downward until you clear a “click.” Remove the Belt Clip Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.

  • Page 25: Universal Connector Cover

    Insert the hooked end of the cover into the top of the connector. Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it into the slot. Press the cover’s lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 26: Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter

    Attach the Adapter With the Motorola side of the adapter facing out, snap the smaller end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the On/Off Volume Control Knob.

  • Page 27: Radio On And Off

    If the test is unsuccessful, you hear a low-pitched tone. Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on. Turn the Radio Off Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 28: Zones And Channels

    General Radio Operation Zones and Channels A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should select the zone. Select a Zone If a control on your radio has been preprogrammed as the...

  • Page 29: Mode Select Button

    Mode Select button. The buttons that are assigned for this feature are labeled in the following picture. Top Button Top Side Button Side Button 1 Side Button 2 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 30: Receive / Transmit

    General Radio Operation Receive / Transmit Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the “noise”...

  • Page 31: Use The Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

    Release the Volume Set button. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. LED lights RED while transmitting. Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 32: Use The Preprogrammed Monitor Button

    General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. Press the Monitor button and listen for activity. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.

  • Page 33: Conventional Mode Operation

    PTT button, to return to the original squelch setting. Note: If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you will hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 34 General Radio Operation Notes...

  • Page 35: Common Radio Features

    ID) that might be programmed to a channel. Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The radio is muted if no activity is present. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 36: Time-Out Timer

    Common Radio Features Time-out Timer The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75 minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician. Hold down the PTT longer •...

  • Page 37: Emergency

    Your radio can be programmed for the following: • Emergency Alarm • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call • Silent Emergency Alarm • Emergency Call Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 38: Send An Emergency Alarm

    Common Radio Features Send an Emergency Alarm An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the emergency. With your radio turned on, • Red LED press the Emergency • Short tone button. The red LED lights, and you hear a short, medium-pitched tone.

  • Page 39: Send A Silent Emergency Alarm

    Emergency button. A short, medium- pitched tone sounds. Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button. Press and hold the PTT button and announce your emergency into the microphone. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 40 Common Radio Features Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher. Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit emergency. The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the following: Using this operation:...

  • Page 41: Emergency Keep-Alive

    On/Off Volume Control knob. With Keep-Alive, the radio will only exit the Emergency state using one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections (Emergency Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call). ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 42: Lists

    Common Radio Features Lists View a Scan List You can view the status of members of one preselected scan list. Select the zone/channel whose scan status you wish to view (see “Zones and Channels” on page 16). Move the preprogrammed Scan List Programming switch to the “scan list programming”...

  • Page 43: Edit A Scan List

    AND/OR Press the Select button (Top Side button) one or more times to find the desired scan status. The last scan status shown is the one that is saved. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 44 Common Radio Features Note: In Scan List Programming mode, the Top Side button automatically becomes the Select button. This is only true while in Scan List Programming mode. The maximum number of members for a conventional scan list is 15. Select additional zones/ channels as desired to add them or to change their scan...

  • Page 45: Scan

    Note: You cannot delete priority channels or the designated transmit channel. The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list. To resume scanning the deleted channel, change channels or turn scan off and then back on again. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 46: Conventional Scan Only

    Common Radio Features Conventional Scan Only Make a Dynamic Priority Change While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature lets you temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except the priority- one channel) to the priority-two channel. The replaced priority-two channel becomes a non-priority channel.

  • Page 47: Telephone Calls (Trunking Only)

    LED blinks GREEN. Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the call indicators begin. Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. Press the Call Response button to hang up. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 48: Private Calls (Trunking Only)

    Common Radio Features Private Calls (Trunking Only) These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. Answer a Private Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button. When a private call is • Two alert tones received you hear two alert •...

  • Page 49: Call Alert Paging

    When a Call Alert Page is • Four repeating tones received, you hear four • LED blinks GREEN repeating alert tones and the LED blinks GREEN. Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 50: Repeater Or Direct Operation

    Common Radio Features Repeater or Direct Operation Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are the same. REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater.

  • Page 51: Special Radio Features

    Your radio remains in this out-of-range condition until • It locks onto a control channel, • It locks onto a failsoft channel, or • It is turned off. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 52: Site Lock

    Special Radio Features Site Lock This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system.

  • Page 53: Helpful Tips

    Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits. • Do not disassemble the radio. • Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory has been disconnected. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 54: Service

    Helpful Tips Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services.

  • Page 55: Battery

    25% discharge, will last even longer. Charging the Battery Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger and vice-versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.

  • Page 56: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program.

  • Page 57: Antenna

    NAD6566 VHF helical 178 BLACK 150.8–162 NAD6567 VHF helical 165 BLUE 162–174 NAD6568 UHF helical 380–435 NAE6546 UHF helical GREEN 435–470 NAE6547 UHF helical BLACK 470–520 NAE6548 UHF whip, 133 GRAY 380–520 NAE6549 wideband ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 58 Helpful Tips Approx. Insulator Frequency Antenna Length Antenna Type Color Range Kit No. Code (MHz) 800 MHz whip, 178 RED 806–870 NAF5037 halfwave 800 MHz dipole 200 RED 806–870 NAF5039 800 MHz stubby, WHITE 806–941 NAF5042 quarterwave 700/800 MHz 178 GREEN 764–870 NAF5080 whip...

  • Page 59: Accessories

    Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 portable two-way radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise...

  • Page 60: Batteries

    * Batteries include an over-discharge protection circuit (similar to those in Li- Ion batteries) to extend life of batteries by preventing excessive battery discharge during customer use. Motorola strongly recommends charging these batteries with Motorola-approved IMPRES desktop charges programmed with version 3.4 of the IMPRES desktop charger software...

  • Page 61: Chargers

    Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger w/o cord RLN4884 Single-unit Travel Charger Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords NTN7373 110V interchangeable line NTN7374 220V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug) NTN7375 240V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug) ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 62: Microphones, Remote Speaker

    Accessories Microphones, Remote Speaker NMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-canceling (includes 6.0-ft coiled cord assembly, 3.5-mm earjack, swivel clip, quick disconnect) NMN6193 Remote speaker mic NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapter ZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-piece ZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-piece ZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud ZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud *RMN5074...

  • Page 63: Earpieces

    BDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug BDN6726 Earpiece with standard earphone, black BDN6727 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6728 Earpiece with volume control, black BDN6729 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, black ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 64: Headsets And Headset Accessories

    Accessories BDN6730 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, black BDN6731 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6732 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6780 Earbud, single with mic and PTT combined, beige BDN6781 Earbud, single, receive only, black Headsets and Headset Accessories...

  • Page 65: Appendix: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I...

  • Page 66: Non-Commercial Call Channel

    Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Non-Commercial Call Channel For non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports, rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing information, use VHF Channel 9. Operating Frequency Requirements A radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows: •...
  • Page 67 157.000 161.600 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.700 157.150 161.750 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 68 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 67** 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 156.625 – 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 77** 156.875 – 156.925 161.525 156.975...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    A channel that has traffic on it. Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature. ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked communications. ASTRO Motorola standard for wireless analog or Conventional digital conventional communications.
  • Page 70 Glossary Digital Private Line A type of coded squelch using data bursts. (DPL) Similar to PL except a digital code is used instead of a tone. Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete nature, rather than a continuous nature. Dispatcher An individual who has radio system management duties.
  • Page 71 (repeater), that re-transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage. Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having the correct Network Access Code and the correct talkgroup. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 72 Glossary Squelch Special electronic circuitry added to the receiver of a radio which reduces, or squelches, unwanted signals before they are heard in the speaker. Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data.

  • Page 73: Commercial Warranty

    Product Accessories One (1) Year Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
  • Page 74 Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty service and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company...
  • Page 75 Commercial Warranty which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada. V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.
  • Page 76 A) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim; B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and C) should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s...
  • Page 77 Commercial Warranty the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.
  • Page 78 Commercial Warranty Notes...

  • Page 79: Index

    ....12 remove the belt clip ....12 notations used in this manual ..1 button mode select button ....17 out-of-range ........ 39 call alert answer a call alert ....37 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I...
  • Page 80 Index headsets and headset accessories ......52 phone call radio interface modules for ear answer a phone call ....35 microphones ......52 physical features of the radio ..3 switches ........52 PL defeat ........23 programmable features ....4 time-out timer ......24 Trunking System Controls ..
  • Page 82 Motorola, Inc. 1301 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, IL60196-1078, USA. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and SmartZone are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2007, 2008 by Motorola, Inc.

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