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Owner's Manual
Ritron Pub. 14500073
Rev. B 11/05/09
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Ritron Pub. 14500073 Rev. B 11/05/09 © 2009 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost, GateGuard, Quiet Call, Quick Assist, and RadioNexus are registered trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Quick Talk and Liberty are trademarks of Ritron, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Revert to Last TX-RX Channel Pair ..........11 Error Messages ................11 INVALID .................11 ANTENNA ................11 RADIO CONNECTORS RCCR Connectors – Rear Panel ...........12 RCCR Connectors – Side Panel ...........13 RCCR Connectors – Remote Head ..........14 PROGRAMMING THE RADIO Getting Started ................15 Connecting to the Computer ..........15... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The Ritron RCCR radio is designed specifically for Clean Cab locomotive operation and meets all AAR specifications for fit, form and function. The location of all connectors is consistent with AAR standards to allow the easy replacement of a Clean Cab radio without re-routing existing cables. - Page 4 RCCR-152 – RADIO REAR VIEW The 19-Pin female connector can be installed in either location. RCCR-152 – RADIO FRONT VIEW DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED IN CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 U.S.A. WWW.RITRON.COM 800-USA.1.USA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual...
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Page 5: Operating The Radio
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Zone Set-Up The RCCR -151 Locomotive Radio can be set-up using the front panel keypad such that any or all of the available Channel Zones are enabled for normal radio operation. The available zones are: Home Channel Zone (1 – 500) Wideband Channel Zone (AAR03 –... -
Page 6: Aar Channel Selection
If a DTMF sequence or a Single-Tone is displayed at the time an AAR Channel entry is made, it will be retained after the new channel is selected. See sections “DTMF Tones”, “Single-Tone” and “DISP Button” for instructions on the use of DTMF sequences and Single-Tones. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... - Page 7 OPERATING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAN Button Disable The CHAN button can be disabled using the Ritron RCCR programmer. When disabled the HOME button must be used for channel selection. To enter a Wide Band AAR frequency pair press: CHAN 1. CHAN button 2.
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Page 8: Dtmf Tones
Allows a DTMF sequence of up to 3-digits for DISP dispatch button operation. • “Dispatch Sequence” selection on the RCCR programmer must be checked. • The DTMF dispatch sequence entered will appear in the upper left side of the display in the area designated “―T/D―”. -
Page 9: Single Tone
1800 changed. 1900 • TONE Disable can be set using the RCCR Programmer to 2200 prevent use of the TONE button to enter or send an AAR single- 2400 tone. This will not prevent the DISP button from transmitting any... -
Page 10: Dtmf Or Single Tone Dispatch
A red “TX” transmit light and yellow “RX” busy light are located in the center of display. The “TX” lights any time the radio is transmitting and the “RX” lights whenever the radio receives a transmission. HOME TX RX --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 11: Volume
The VOL button does not change the handset speaker audio. Handset volume is at a fixed level that can be set using the RCCR PC programmer. • The RCCR PC programmer can set the AUX volume to a fixed level, or allow it to be adjusted by the VOL button. PTT (Push-to-Talk) The PTT button is pressed to transmit voice message from the front-panel microphone. -
Page 12: Home Channel Selection
5. HOME button or wait 2 seconds (if less than 3 digits are entered) If an alphanumeric description “INDYCOM” is programmed in the example above, the resulting HOME TX RX display would be: Resulting Display --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 13: Revert To Last Tx-Rx Channel Pair
VSWR conditions greater than 3:1, albeit at reduced RF output levels. If the “ANTENNA” error should appear check the antenna connection to the radio, the antenna cable, and the antenna itself for damage. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 14: Radio Connectors
2 RD 7 RTS 3 ACC_TX 8 SPAREOUT 13 DTR 3 TD 8 CTS 4 EXPTT 9 DISC_OUT 14 RTS 4 No Connection 9 No Connection 5 MUTE 10 ACC_AUD 15 CTS 5 Ground --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 15: Rccr Connectors - Side Panel
Mic Ground 13.6VDC Ground Power Connector (4-Pin) Remote PTT Not Used +72 VDC PTT Ground Not Used -13.6 VDC Ground Remote Audio External Speaker (+) -72 VDC +13.6 VDC External Speaker (-) +13.6 VDC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 16: Rccr Connectors - Remote Head
T TXD 232 D PTT Ground E Mic Ground M Speaker (-) U Handset Ground E Receive Audio F Not Used N Speaker (+) V Handset Audio F Not Used G No Connection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 17: Programming The Radio
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting Started The RCCR radio is programmed through the DB-15 connector located on the rear of the radio. Ritron model RCCR-PAC programming cable connects the radio to the serial communications port of the computer. The RCCR programmer is a Windows based software package used to set all radio operating parameters. -
Page 18: Programmer Menus
Use the “Look In:” pull-down menu to select the location where the Radio Definition File is to be saved. The dialog box will initially open to the Windows directory that contains the RCCR Programmer software. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------... -
Page 19: Print Radio Data
This file must be located in the same Windows directory that contains the RCCR Programmer software. Edit and save this file to create your own unique radio personality that is displayed every time the RCCR Programmer software is started. -
Page 20: Print Home Channel Data
The radio will “beep ” to indicate it has re-started to normal operating mode after the radio’s programming has been read. Review the programming infor mation on the various screens. Radio Pull-down Menu Communications Status Box --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 21: Program Radio
Update Firmware Periodically, updates to the radio firmware are available from RITRON. This may be to correct a problem, add new features, enhance performance, or customize radio operation. Updating the firmware does not change the radio programming. -
Page 22: Nxdn
.pdf file with the complete AAR Frequency Table. This allows you to review the frequency of all AAR channels available to the RCCR radio. Reading these tables require that Adobe Acrobat be installed on your computer hard drive to view them, they cannot be edited, and are for reference only. -
Page 23: Volume
When Constant Sidetone Volume is checked the Sidetone Volume can be set to a fixed level from 0-20, otherwise Sidetone Volume is adjusted by the front-panel volume controls. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 24: Timers
When checked, the transmitter cannot continuously transmit for a period of time greater than the programmed time. The TX Timeout Timer can be set for 1-255 seconds. Keypad Entry Timer (mS) Sets the maximum length of time allowed between digits when making keypad entries. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 25: Options
If checked the radio will allow DTMF dispatch codes of 1-3 digits, otherwise it will only allow single- digit entries. For some models this selection will be dimmed and unavailable. Antenna Fault Detector Enable When checked a message will appear on the display whenever there is an antenna fault condition. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 26: Keypad
If the “#” key is disabled it will not send DTMF tones when pressed. It will still be available for entering DTMF sequences using the DTMF button and for “Revert to Last TX-RX Channel Pair” feature using the HOME button. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 27: Radio Id
Radio Frequency Data Minimum Frequency: The minimum guaranteed operating frequency of the radio. Maximum Frequency: The maximum guaranteed operating frequency of the radio. Alignment Frequency: Frequency at which the radio was factory tested. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... -
Page 28: Home Channels
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Channels The Ritron RCCR radio can be programmed with up to 500 Home Channels that are accessed with the HOME button. Home Channels can be programmed to receive and transmit on any frequency from the AAR Table or from the Custom Frequency list. Home Channels can also be programmed for CTCSS or DCS encoding and decoding, and can have a DTMF or Single-Tone dispatch code assigned on some models. - Page 29 Digital Home Channel displayed RX Group is a unique Group ID number for the RCCR that specifies a specific group in the NXDN system. Squelch Type To mute unwanted transmissions, the radio’s squelch mode can be set for RAN, ID, RAN+ID, or Off.
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Page 30: Custom Frequencies
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Custom Frequencies The Ritron RCCR radio can be programmed with up to 100 custom frequencies for operation on analog channels that are not included in the AAR Tables. Custom frequency programming also specifies the operating bandwidth. Once entered,... -
Page 31: Nxdn
NXDN General 1 Unit ID (own) The Unit ID number is to identify the RCCR Locomotive radio in an NXDN system. The Unit ID can range between 1 and 65519. Unit ID List The Unit ID List is a list of up to 100... -
Page 32: Align
The RCCR radio has been fully tested at the factory and should not require adjustment. An authorized RF service technician must perform test and alignment of an RCCR radio. Do not attempt service of the radio if not completely familiar with the operation of frequency synthesized radios. -
Page 33: Appendix
Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your Ritron 2-way radio has an RF exposure product label. Also, this Ritron RCCR-151/152 user manual includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. -
Page 34: Compliance With Rf Exposure Standards
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your Ritron two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk and 50% listen and is authorized by the FCC and IC for occupational use. - Page 35 Ritron accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the RF exposure guidelines, and may violate FCC and IC regulations. • For a list of Ritron approved accessories see this user manual, or visit the following website which lists approved accessories: www.ritron,com...
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Page 36: Aar Channels
160.740 160.4025 160.7475 160.410 160.755 160.4175 160.7625 160.425 160.770 160.4325 160.7775 160.440 160.785 160.4475 160.7925 160.455 160.800 160.4625 160.8075 160.470 160.815 160.4775 160.8225 160.485 160.830 160.4925 160.8375 160.845 * Denotes Canadian Channels 160.8525 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... - Page 37 161.4525 161.100 161.460 161.1075 161.4675 161.115 161.475 161.1225 161.4825 161.130 161.490 161.1375 161.4975 161.145 161.505 161.1525 161.5125 161.160 161.520 161.1675 161.5275 161.175 161.535 161.1825 161.5425 161.190 161.550 161.1975 161.5575 161.205 161.565 161.2125 161.5725 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual...
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Page 38: Rccr Radio Specifications
< 3% narrow < 3% RF Power Output (adjustable): 10 - 50 Watts @ +13.6 VDC Spurious & Harmonics: -25 dBm Audio Response: Meets FCC and EIA requirements Time-out Timer: 60 seconds, programmable --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual... - Page 39 +10.9 VDC Maximum Supply Voltage: +85 VDC +15.5 VDC Standby Current: 230 mA Receive Current (1/2 volume): 340 mA 1.6 A Transmit Current: 2.1 A @ 50 Watts 10 A @ 50 Watt --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritron RCCR Clean Cab User Manual...
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Page 40: Ritron, Inc. Limited Warranty
IMPORTANT: This warranty sets forth the full extent of RITRON’s express responsibilities regarding the covered products, and is given in lieu of all other express warranties. What RITRON has agreed to do above is your sole and exclusive remedy. No person is authorized to make any other warranty to you on behalf of RITRON.