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UNICATION
U3 USER GUIDE
The Real Live Multi - Mode
Analog / Digital
GPS Capability
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Live Site Data Transmissions
A NEW GENERATION
TWO-WAY RADIO
Any Time, Any Where Unication is Ready to Serve You
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  • Page 1 GPS Capability Database Application Live Site Data Transmissions A NEW GENERATION TWO-WAY RADIO Any Time, Any Where Unication is Ready to Serve You If you have any requirement, please call our Toll Free Numbers: 888-657-2963. www . unication . com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PART A : FUNCTION LIST ......2 PART B : U3 OVERVIEW ......5 PHYSICAL USER INTERFACE INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 3 CALL ALERT ......26 SENDING A CALL ALERT ..... . . 26 RECEIVING A CALL ALERT .
  • Page 4 TOOLS ....... . 44 17.1 TOOL MENU ......44 17.2 MEMORY .

  • Page 5: Preface

    With a simple setup and migration-free system deployment, the Unication U3 Radio Series provides GPS locations on the 2” display map for all your rescue and tracking purposes. To know further details about the U3 and enhance your user experience, please read this manual. Thank you!

  • Page 6: Part A: Function List

    Part A: FUNCTION LIST Function Description U3 provides functions below. Some functions require programming processed to activate. Some U3 models support both digital and analog protocols; it automatically detects the type of signal and switches the receiving mode. Support Protocol...
  • Page 7 GPS Function Supports GPS technology to provide location information. GPS Display: Supports display of Location maps. (Map can be made and uploaded to U3 by the application software “Map GPS Display Maker”.) GPS Inform: Supports the reporting of GPS location information GPS Inform and the location display.
  • Page 8 Part A: FUNCTION LIST Function Description Data Application U3 can collect image messages and file them into the Image Image Box Box. Users can easily review images by using this function. Users can use the Database Functions to view the records created and managed by the Database Maker software.

  • Page 9: Part: Bu3 Overview

    Part: BU3 OVERVIEW U3 overview includes appearance, LED indicator and icons on the screen. 1. PHYSICAL USER INTERFACE INTRODUCTION Description Top Panel Front Panel Buttons Emergency Button Channel Selector Knob Volume Control and Power Switch Knob Digital Voice Record (DVR) Button...

  • Page 10: Turning The Unication's Radio On And Off

    SELECTING CHANNELS In 2-way radio operation, users must select a channel for transmitting or receiving voice or data messages. The UNICATION’s U3 radio can configure 1024 Switch to next Channel channels. These channels can be programmed to a user member or a group using UNICATION’s U3 Programming Software, PPS.

  • Page 11: Standby And Main Menu Function

    Right Soft Button: To enter the Contacts menu PTT Button: To use the current channel to make a call 5.2 Channel Mode UNICATION’s radio simultaneously supports analog and digital modes. Users can choose one of the nine protocol modes. No. Model Protocol Supported DVOA 1.
  • Page 12 Part: BU3 OVERVIEW 5.3 Identifying Icon Indicators The status bar on the top of the display indicates the radio status. ICON Description Signal strength Incoming message Current time Acquiring GPS signals (Blinking) Received GPS signals Keypad locked Bluetooth activated Low TX power High TX power Digital mode Analog mode...
  • Page 13 Part: BU3 OVERVIEW 5.4 LED Indicators Behavior Definition Flashing Green Radio Transmitting Signaling LED Solid Red Radio Receiving Power Off No Brightness Charge Complete Radio Booting Complete Power LED Solid Blue Radio Booting Flashing Blue Bluetooth Connection 5.5 Main Menu Press the Menu Button in standby mode, the radio enters the Main Menu, which is the entrance to all the radio’s functions.
  • Page 14 Part: BU3 OVERVIEW 5.6 Buttons Users can use the buttons below to navigate the menu and other functions. Button Description Left & Right Soft Execute specific functions on the display. Buttons 4-Way Navigation Select or scroll through the radio’s items on the display. Button Enter Button Confirm a selection.

  • Page 15: Part C: U3 Radio Installation Setting

    Part C: U3 RADIO INSTALLATION SETTING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES UNICATION radio provides many optional accessories for different applications; please contact your local dealer for more information. 1.1 STANDARD PACKAGE CONTENTS 1. U3 Portable radio 2. Battery Pack 3. Standard Charger 4. Charger Adaptor...

  • Page 16: Hardware Installation

    Charger with an adapter. The Standard Charger has two slots, “Front Slot - battery pack with radio or battery pack only” and “Back Slot- battery pack only”. 3. Before attaching the battery, make sure the U3 radio is turned off. Back Slot Front Slot...

  • Page 17: Installing The Antenna

    Part C: U3 RADIO INSTALLATION SETTING Adaptor Charger Bluetooth Accessory Power Out DC POWER IN 2.1.2 LED Indication of the Standard Charger ● Steady Orange : Battery Charging ● Flashing Green : Charged (90% Capacity) ● Steady Green : Charged (Full Capacity) ●...

  • Page 18: Installing The Battery Pack

    Part C: U3 RADIO INSTALLATION SETTING INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 2.3.1 Attaching The Battery Pack Detach Ensure the radio is turned off. Insert the top of the battery pack into the radio. Then push the bottom of the battery pack towards the radio and press down until hearing a click sound.

  • Page 19: Part D: Functions Operations

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS Function Status Menu Users can check Function Status on the menu. Enter Function Status Menu There are two ways to enter the Function Status menu. Function Status Button 1.1.1 Press Function Status Button Press the Left Soft Button in the standby mode to enter the Function Status menu.

  • Page 20: Functions Listed In Function Status Menu

    In Digital, Monitor Mode is achieved by not distinguishing incoming ID. Monitor Mode allows users to monitor signals of a certain frequency. If a message is received in this frequency, the U3 will automatically turn on the speaker and the message will be played.

  • Page 21: Bluetooth Setting

    Turn on the GPS Display to show the location map. Users have to turn on the GPS Engine first. Users has to download a map with Unication Map Maker software. 1.3.11 GPS Inform Setting The radio can transmit GPS signal to other devices. Refer to Section 8 GPS Function for more details.
  • Page 22 640×480. 2. Select “Send” then choose via Bluetooth. The cell phone searches for devices with Bluetooth enabled in range. 3. Choose the “Unication” device and select, the cell phone shows a message saying “connecting”.

  • Page 23: Channel Setting

    6. Check the radio to see whether the file is received. Users can check the received pictures in Image Box. CHANNEL SETTING U3 Portable radio can adjust channel frequency. Channel Setting Function 2.1.1 Enter Channel Setting Funciton 1.

  • Page 24: Set Rf Identity

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS Set RF Identity 2.3.1 Select Channel 1. Select “RF Identity” in the Channel Setting menu. Press the Enter Button to enter next menu. 2. Use 4-Way Navigation Button to select “CTCSS”, ”CDCSS”, ▲▼ ”150Hz”, “DMR Color Code” or “P25 NAC”, and then press Enter Button.

  • Page 25: Voice Calls

    Private Call: Talk to an individual device. 2. Make a Call Directly Press and hold PTT button in standby mode. U3 will then transmit an All Call or a Group Call according to the channel settings. 3. Make an All Call a.

  • Page 26: Receiving Calls

    3. During the hang time, users can press the PTT Button to respond. Note U3 displays “Channel Busy” when the channel is under using. To receive encrypted calls, please set secure channel by PPS software and set Encryption key by Encryption Utility software. All radios communicating...

  • Page 27: Call Recording

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS CALL RECORDING U3 supports to records voice calls. 3.3.1 Start Recording 1. During any call, press the DVR Button to start recording. 2. When it starts recording, an microphone icon is shown on the display. DVR Button 3.
  • Page 28 Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS 3.4.2 Use Call Other Channel Function 1. Use 4-Way Navigation Button to select the Zone contains the Channel ▲▼ you want to call, then press the Enter Button to continue. 2. Use 4-Way Navigation Button to select channel, then press the Enter ▲▼...

  • Page 29: Emergency Call

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS EMERGENCY CALL This radio provides an Emergency Call function. Once Emergency Button activated, the radio sends an emergency command on a pre-set channel. SENDING AN EMERGENCY CALL Activate the Emergency Call function is by pressing the Emergency Button. When the Emergency Call is received, the display shows the information of the receiver.

  • Page 30: Call Alert

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS CALL ALERT If there was no response to voice call, users can leave a “Call Alert” notice for the receiver. This reminds the receiver to call back. SENDING A CALL ALERT 5.1.1 To Set a Call Alert There are two ways to initiate a call alert.

  • Page 31: Call Log And Emergency Log

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS CALL LOG AND EMERGENCY LOG The radio provides logs of previously received calls and Alarms with contact information. These log lists can be used as a shortcut to access relative functions. VIEWING A CALL LOG Enter Call Log by Main Menu 6.1.1 1.

  • Page 32: Messages

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS MESSAGES In addition to voice communications, the radio also supports text messaging in digital mode. Users can transmit or receive canned or free composed message. Enter the Message Function Menu 1. In standby mode, press the Menu Button to enter the Main Menu.
  • Page 33 Alphabet entry mode: press a keypad key repeatedly to cycle through the letters on the key. Repeat this step to enter each letter. There are three Alphabet modes that can be chosen in U3: all lower case, first alphabet cap, and all cap mode.

  • Page 34: Reading Messages

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS READING MESSAGES Read a Received Message 7.3.1 1. The radio automatically alerts the user when receiving a new message. 2. Press the Enter Button to read this message. 3. Press the “Home” button to return to the standby mode.

  • Page 35: Gps Function

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS GPS FUNCTION GPS Engine To use the GPS functions, users have to switch on the GPS Engine first. To Enable GPS Engine 8.1.1 Enable GPS function from the Function Status menu. a. Press the Function Status Button to enter the Function Status menu.

  • Page 36: Gps Display

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS GPS DISPLAY If GPS Engine is enabled, the radio is capable of providing a map with the relative positions of the team members. Download the map with Map Maker software first. To Enter GPS Display Mode 8.3.1 1.

  • Page 37: Radio Monitor

    Press the Left Soft Button “Monitor” to monitor to confirm selection. f. Press the Enter Button to start monitoring. Then U3 searches for selected radio signal, and the display shows the result after searching. Users can set the monitor duration by PPS software.

  • Page 38: Radio Check

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS RADIO CHECK RADIO CHECK 10.1 This feature allows users to determine if team members are in or out of signal range. Note that if there is no response, team member’s radio could be turned off, broken, or out of range.

  • Page 39: Monitor Mode

    ID. Monitor Mode allows users to monitor signals of a certain frequency. If a message is received in this frequency, the U3 will automatically turn on the speaker and the message will be played. 11.1 Enter Monitor Mode from the Function Status menu.

  • Page 40: Over The Air Function (Ota)

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS OVER THE AIR FUNCTION (OTA) Users can use below function to control other radio remotely. This function can be used only by authorisation. Channel Setting Box 12.1 12.1.1 Enter Channel Setting Box from the Main Menu: 1.

  • Page 41: Contacts

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS CONTACTS Radio contact information is stored under Contacts. This information is created by using the Product Programming Software (PPS). Please note the Contacts cannot be edited from the radio. VIEWING CONTACTS 13.1 There are two ways to access the Contacts. 13.1.1 Enter Contacts Function 1.

  • Page 42: Image Box

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS IMAGE BOX U3 can collect image messages and file them into the Image Box. Users can easily review images by using this function. IMAGE BOX 14.1 14.1.1 ENTER THE IMAGE BOX 1. In standby mode, press the Menu Button to enter the Main Menu.
  • Page 43 Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS 14.1.3 View Images Users can select below function in the Image Box: a. Title: To Edit the image title. b. Send: To send the image. c. Text Note: To edit or read the text note of the image. d.

  • Page 44: Database Functions

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS DATABASE FUNCTIONS Users can use the Database Functions to view the records created and managed by the Database Maker software. There are total three categories of records: Missing Car, Missing People and Suspect. Missing Car Search 15.1 15.1.1 Use the Missing Car Search Function 1.

  • Page 45: Suspect Search

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS 4. Use the 4-Way Navigation Button to switch the profile of the missing ▲▼ people. 5. Users can press: a. Details: To read the missing people record. b. Use as wallpaper: Show the pictures of the selected missing people on the display.

  • Page 46: Personal Assistant

    Press the Enter Button to enter the Auto Reply menu. View Recorded messages 16.1.3 After activating the Auto Reply Function, U3 records voice messages in “Recorded messages” automatically. 1. Use the 4-Way Navigation Button to select Recorded messages in the ▲▼...

  • Page 47: Voice Memo

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS VOICE MEMO 16.2 This radio supports voice memo recording. 16.2.1 Enter Voice Memo Menu 1. In standby mode, press the Menu Button to enter the Main Menu. 2. Use the 4-Way Navigation Button ▲▼ to select “Voice Memo” icon. 3.

  • Page 48: Tools

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS TOOLS Users can use this function to set alarm and check the memory usage status. TOOL MENU 17.1 17.1.1 Enter the Tool Menu 1. In the standby mode, press the Menu Button to enter the Main Menu. 2.

  • Page 49: System Alarm

    Part D: FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS SYSTEM ALARM When an abnormal status is detected, the Radio flashes a red LED and continuously alert with a low frequency tone. 18.1 RF Hardware Alarm Signals (MCU) 1. There are three RF Hardware alarms problems: a.

  • Page 50: Part F: Warranty And Safety Information

    U3 two way radio: Five (5) Year FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 51 Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your UNICATION U3 two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. In addition, your UNICATION U3 user manual and separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions...
  • Page 52 Part F: WARRANTY AND SAFETY INFORMATION Compliance with RF Exposure Standards UNICATION’s U3 two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and International standards and guidelines (listed below) for human This radio complies with the exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
  • Page 53 The use of Non-UNICATION P25 approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC (IEEE) and ICNIRP RF exposure guidelines. • Here is a list of UNICATION U3 -approved accessories: Belt Clip, External Speaker Mic. with wired earpiece, clone cable, USB cable, the 2400mAHr Lithium Polymer battery, and the cradle charger.
  • Page 54 Part F: WARRANTY AND SAFETY INFORMATION Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, Switch OFF your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, switch off your radio when on board an aircraft.

  • Page 55: Operational Warnings

    Part F: WARRANTY AND SAFETY INFORMATION Operational Warnings CAUTION: For Vehicle with Air Bags: Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air bag wiring. Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the path of a deployment area.

  • Page 56: Operational Cautions

    Part F: WARRANTY AND SAFETY INFORMATION Operational Cautions CAUTION: Antennas • Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, it might cause a minor burn. • Do not hold onto the antenna when the radio is powered on. Always keep the antenna at least 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) away from the body and 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.

  • Page 57: Operational Cautions For Intrinsic Safe Equipment

    Part F: WARRANTY AND SAFETY INFORMATION Operational Cautions for Intrinsic Safe Equipment CAUTION: • Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified (for example, FM,UL, CSA, or CENELEC approved). An explosion or fire may result. •...

  • Page 58: Repair

    REPAIRS FOR UNICATION U3 PRODUCTS WITH INTRINSICALLYSAFE APPROVAL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. Repairs to an UNICATION U3 FM approved radio product should only be done at a location that has been FM audited under the FM 3605repairs and service standard.
  • Page 59 Note...
  • Page 60 UM-U3-ENG-V0.07b Corporate Headquarter Unication Dallas Unication Co., Ltd. 1901 E. Lamar Blvd. Address: 5F, No.6, Wu-Kung 5Rd., Arlington TX 76006 Hsinchuang City., New Taipei, Taiwan. Kirk Alland +886-2-22999678 sales@unication.com salesenquiry@uni.com.tw 817-303-9320 www.uni.com.tw...

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