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Ericsson PCS Operator's Manual

Standard/scan/dtmf 4, 8, 16 channel portable radio
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LBI-39133
Operator's Manual
PCS™
STANDARD/SCAN/DTMF
4, 8, 16 CHANNEL
PORTABLE RADIO
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  • Page 1 LBI-39133 Operator’s Manual PCS™ STANDARD/SCAN/DTMF 4, 8, 16 CHANNEL PORTABLE RADIO ericssonz...
  • Page 2 Ericsson Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new edi- tions of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS ..5 OPERATING TIPS..........6 INTRODUCTION ...........9 CONTROLS ............11 SCAN CONTROLS ..........17 INDICATORS............18 CHANNEL AND VOLUME INDICATORS...19 STATUS INDICATORS ........21 ALERT TONES...........22 POWER-UP SELF-TEST ........22 CARRIER CONTROL TIMER......23 CHANNEL BUSY LOCK-OUT ......23 RECEIVE-ONLY CHANNEL.......23 TYPE 99 ALERT TONE........24 ANI ALERT TONE ..........24 PRIORITY-ONE (P1) SCAN .......24...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Con’t) Page RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL............42 INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE ......42 BATTERY PACKS ..........43 ACCESSORIES..........43 SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT..........44 WARRANTY ............46...

  • Page 5: Operating Rules And Regulations

    OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in ac- cordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As an operator of two-way radio equipment, the user must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the intended type of radio operation.

  • Page 6: Operating Tips

    5. Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Only those messages essential for the business operation may be sent. 6. It is against the Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio.
  • Page 7 Battery condition is another important factor in the trouble-free operation of the radio. Always properly charge the batteries. (See Battery Packs section for more information). Always observe all of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC’s) rules and regulations.
  • Page 8 Figure 1 - PCS Standard/Scan Radio...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The PCS™ Standard/Scan/DTMF portable radios are lightweight, full-featured radios that provide reliable two-way communications. The PCS comes in 4-, 8-, and 16-channel versions. The SCAN function exists all al- lows monitoring of all channels. Any channel may be scanned with or without a priority level. One channel can...
  • Page 10 • Telephone Interconnect (DTMF Dial) Features that are programmable on an overall radio ba- sis include: • Carrier Control Timer (CCT) • Display Backlighting • Alert Tones • HOME Channel or Emergency Channel • Three (3) Auto-Dial Telephone Numbers...

  • Page 11: Controls

    CONTROLS ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on the battery pack. Sliding this switch up to the "ON" position will supply power to the radio from the battery pack. An audible "click" will be heard. When the radio is turned on, it will resume operation at the last operating state (channel, volume, etc.) and the power-up alert tones...
  • Page 12 PTT BUTTON selected channel or on the current (Push-to-Talk) receive SCAN channel. (cont'd) If the selected channel is pro- grammed with Type 99 Tone De- code enabled, pressing the PTT button will disable Type 99 Tone Decode by switching the radio from the Selective Call mode to the Monitor mode.
  • Page 13 MONITOR If the MONitor button is pro- BUTTON grammed for "Channel Guard" (cont'd) operation, pressing and releasing it within one (1) second will toggle Channel Guard ON or OFF. Pressing and holding for more than one (1) second will un- squelch the receiver after one (1) second and allow channel moni- toring as long as the button is...
  • Page 14 VOLUME The relative volume level is indi- CONTROLS cated in the LCD window by four (cont'd) (4) bars. There are eight levels of volume. Two levels of volume are represented by each bar. Changing the volume while the radio is squelched will cause the radio to beep, if programmed, at the new selected level.
  • Page 15 The three (3) buttons (top three on the DTMF key- pad) are used to control a variety of operations when used alone and to control SCAN operations when used in conjunction with the "S" button. Details are as follows: NOTE These three buttons are also used to place telephone calls ("1"...
  • Page 16 "S" Pressing the "S" button will turn the SCAN function on and off (8- or 16-channel radios ). Pressing the button allows you to delete a channel(s) when used in conjunction with the "S" button.

  • Page 17: Scan Controls

    SCAN CONTROLS Holding the "S" button and then pressing keys (buttons) enables the following functions. Holding the "S" button while press- ing the button will add the se- lected channel to the Scan list. Repeating this sequence will toggle SCAN status between non-priority SCAN, Priority 2 SCAN, and Prior- ity 1 SCAN.

  • Page 18: Indicators

    Telephone Interconnect calls can DTMF KEYPAD be placed using the 12-button DTMF keypad option. This keypad enabled when DTMF- programmed channel is selected and the PTT button is pressed. See the telephone interconnect op- erating procedures and Figure 2 for more details.

  • Page 19: Channel And Volume Indicators

    CHANNEL AND VOLUME INDICATORS The selected channel number is displayed in the LCD window. Current volume level is displayed by the volume bars. The radio has eight different volume levels which are represented by four bars (2 levels per bar).
  • Page 20 Figure 2 - PCS Standard/Scan/DTMF Keypad...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    STATUS INDICATORS This status indicator turns on when the radio is scanning. When this indicator is on, the se- lected channel is a non-Priority SCAN channel. When this indicator is illuminated, the selected channel is a Priority 1 SCAN channel. When this indicator is on, the se- lected channel is a Priority 2 SCAN channel.

  • Page 22: Alert Tones

    If the battery pack charge is low and requires charging, this status indicator will turn on. Figure 3 - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ALERT TONES Alert tones or "beeps" are sounded when a button is pressed and when the operating status of the radio changes.

  • Page 23: Carrier Control Timer

    status will be indicated in the LCD. If the radio fails the self-test, no beeps will be sounded. CARRIER CONTROL TIMER This feature, programmable on a per-channel basis, prevents unnecessary channel traffic and radio damage if the transmit timer limit is exceeded. If the programmed timer times-out during a transmission, the radio will beep and stop transmitting.

  • Page 24: Type 99 Alert Tone

    TYPE 99 ALERT TONE The Type 99 alert tone, indicating a receive Type 99 call, may be enabled or disabled by PC programming. If the alert tone is enabled, the level may also be pro- grammed to sound at the present volume control setting or at maximum volume, regardless of volume control setting.

  • Page 25: Operation

    hibited (no transmission is made). Select another chan- nel, change the battery pack, or have the radio repaired. OPERATION RECEIVING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on by sliding the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack to the "ON" position. A yellow area will be visible.

  • Page 26: Sending A Message

    NOTE If the MONitor button is programmed for "squelch" operation, pressing it unsquelches the receiver for the first three (3) seconds the button is held. All transmissions will be heard, even if Channel Guard protected. If it is held for more than three seconds, Channel Guard will toggle on or off (if it is programmed for the selected channel).

  • Page 27: Type 99 Operation

    The second press keys the transmitter for normal transmitter operation. TYPE 99 OPERATION The PCS Conventional/DTMF radio may be pro- grammed to operate in the Selective mode or in the Monitor mode when it is turned on. If the Selective mode is programmed and a Type 99 channel is selected, the "PG"...

  • Page 28: Scan Operation

    MONitor button. The "PG" status indicator will stop flashing and turn on continuously. SCAN OPERATION The PCS Conventional/DTMF radio may be pro- grammed for an operator-selectable SCAN and Priority channel, a fixed Priority 1 channel, or a selected channel...
  • Page 29 Priority 1 channel. SCAN rate will vary depending upon the number of channels on the Scan list and Channel Guard programming. Fewer channels on the Scan list will result in a faster SCAN rate. Adding Channels To and Deleting Channels From the Scan List 1.
  • Page 30 Using SCAN When SCAN mode is off, press and release the "S" key to go into SCAN mode. SCAN mode will not be in effect until the "S" key is released. The "SCN" status in- dicator will turn on when the radio is scanning. To exit SCAN mode, press and hold the "S"...

  • Page 31: Telephone Interconnect Calls

    "#" to be sent to disconnect the user from the telephone system. Others require an "*". Specific procedures for placing a telephone inter- connect call from the PCS DTMF radio are determined by the radio system and the individual radio program- ming. Consult a system representative for the exact op- erating procedures necessary for your system and radio.
  • Page 32 a.) Select an autodial number b.) Control SCAN operation c.) Select a Home/Emergency Channel d.) Manually dialed calls (digits 1-3) Except for these three (3) buttons, the keypad is normally inactive. When placing a manually dialed call, the DTMF keypad is active only when the PTT is pressed and held.
  • Page 33 transmits the DTMF tone, the DTMF sidetone will be heard in the speaker. 6. Release the PTT button when the dial sequence is complete. 7. When the called party answers, press and hold the PTT button each time you wish to speak (transmit) and release it each time you wish to listen (receive).
  • Page 34 phone number you wish to dial. The DTMF sidetones will be heard in the speaker as the ra- dio transmits the DTMF tones. It is not neces- sary to hold the PTT button while the radio is automatically dialing the number. 4.

  • Page 35: Or "H" Button Operation

    minimum of five (5) seconds. The PTT button may be released after a channel button is pressed. 4. Press the button ("1," "2," or "3") corresponding to the memory location (1, 2, or 3) of the tele- phone number you wish to dial.
  • Page 36 HOME Button Programmed If programmed as a HOME button, pressing the "1" key will instantly switch the radio to the programmed HOME channel. Pressing the HOME button when the radio is scan- ning will temporarily stop SCAN for five (5) seconds. Pressing the PTT, CHANNEL UP, or CHANNEL DOWN buttons within the five second interval will turn SCAN off and the radio will remain on the HOME channel.
  • Page 37 Emergency transmissions can only be disabled by turning the radio off and then back on.

  • Page 38: Battery Packs

    PCPA1K Rechargeable Battery Pack, (19A705293P2) Extra High Capacity CAUTION Battery packs used with the PCS radio must be supplied by Ericsson Inc. INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 1. Ensure the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack is in the "OFF" position.

  • Page 39: Removing The Battery Pack

    Figure 4 - Installing the Battery Pack REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 1. Ensure that the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack is in the "OFF" position. 2. Press down on the battery release latch and slide the battery pack out in the direction of the release latch.

  • Page 40: Charging The Battery Packs

    There are several different styles of charger avail- able for the PCS radio and each has a different charge rate. The battery packs may be charged with the radio still connected or the battery pack can be disconnected from the radio and charged alone.
  • Page 41 Memory Effect in Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium) used with the radio can develop a condition called "Memory Effect" or reduced battery capacity. This condition occurs when the battery is continuously overcharged for long periods of time or when a regularly performed duty cycle allows only a portion of the battery's capacity to be expended.

  • Page 42: Rechargeable Battery Pack Disposal

    2. A full charging cycle should be performed using an appropriate Ericsson GE charger. 3. Repeat the preceding steps again. Performing the deep discharge and charge cycle at least twice should sufficiently restore the battery. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery.

  • Page 43: Battery Packs

    Hazardous locations are defined in the National Electrical Code. Useful standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M for the classifications of hazardous areas can be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. BATTERY PACKS Only battery packs identified with a green latch shall be used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe.

  • Page 44: Swivel Mount Removal And Replacement

    PCAC1C UDC Connector PCZM1A Earpiece kit PCHC5S Leather Case, with Swivel and Belt Loop (Short Case) PCHC5T Leather Case, with Swivel and Belt Loop Antenna Retaining Strap (Short Case) PCHC5U Leather Case, with Swivel and Belt Loop (Tall Case) PCHC5V Leather Case, with Swival and Belt Loop Antenna Retaining Strap (Tall Case).
  • Page 45 Figure 6 - Swivel Mount Removal and Replacement...
  • Page 46 NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY A. Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in mate- rial and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    WARRANTY A.Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by Seller shall be free from defects in material, workmanship and title, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to any...
  • Page 48 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police State Police Fire Poison Control Ambulance Life Saving and Rescue Squad Ericsson Inc. Private Radio Systems Mountain View Road Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-528-7711) Printed in U.S.A.

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