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Trademarks MOTOROLA and the Stylized M logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
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XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Specifications for VHF Radios Table 2-1 General Specifications (Continued) General Specifications 6.58” x 2.44” x 1.83”/6.58” x 2.34” x.97” (167.13mm x 61.90mm x 46.42mm/167.13mm x 59.49 mm x 24.56 mm) Weight: (w/Antenna): Less Battery: 14.10 oz (383 gm) With Ultra-High Cap.
Specifications for UHF Radios Chapter 2: Model Charts and Test Specifications Table 2-3 Transmitter Specifications (Continued) Transmitter FM Hum and Noise (typical) (Companion Receiver): 25/30 kHz —48dB 12.5 kHz —42dB Distortion: 2% Typical Modulation Limiting: 25/20 kHz chnls +5.0kHz 20 kHz chnls +4.0 kHz 12.5kHz chnls +2.5kHz Emissions Designators: 20K0F1E, 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E, 8K0F1D and 8K10F1E...
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XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Specifications for UHF Radios Table 2-4 General Specifications (Continued) General Specifications Ultra-High-Capacity NiCd : NTN8294A or Ultra-High-Capacity NiCd FM: NTN8295* or Ultra-High-Capacity NiMH FM IS: NTN8299A* Optional FM (Factory Mutual) Battery: • FM Intrinsically Safe: Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups D, F, and G Dimensions (HxWxD): 2.44”...
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Specifications for UHF Radios Chapter 2: Model Charts and Test Specifications Table 2-4 General Specifications (Continued) General Specifications With NiMH FM IS: 23.45 oz (644 gm) * Specifications subject to change without notice. Table 2-5 Receiver Specifications Receiver Frequency Range: 403–520 MHz Bandwidth: 70 MHz...
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Specifications for 800 MHz Radios Table 2-6 Transmitter Specifications (Continued) Transmitter Modulation Limiting: 25/30 kHz chnls +5.0 kHz 20kHz chnls +4.0kHz 12.5kHz chnls +2.5kHz Emissions Designators: 20K0F1E, 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E, 15K0F1D and 8K10F1E * Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Specifications for 800 MHz Radios Chapter 2: Model Charts and Test Specifications Table 2-7 General Specifications (Continued) General Specifications Optional FM (Factory Mutual) Battery: • FM Intrinsically Safe: Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups D, F, and G Dimensions (HxWxD): 2.44”...
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XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Specifications for 800 MHz Radios Table 2-8 Receiver Specifications (Continued) Receiver Selectivity (25kHz Adjacent Channel): —70dB Spurious Rejection: —70dB Frequency Stability (-30 to +60°C; 25°C reference): + .00015% Rated Audio: 500mW Distortion (At Rated Audio): 3% Typical Channel Spacing: 25 kHz...
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800MHz band; radios in the UHF and VHF bands will be available by the end of 1996. One of the newest in a long line of quality Motorola products, the ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 radio provides improved voice quality across more coverage area. The digital process called “embedded signalling”...
■ ■ The ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 radio utilizes Motorola’s revolutionary FLASHPort technology. FLASHPort makes it possible to add software that drives the radio’s capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on. Previously, changing a radio’s features and capabilities meant significant modifications, or buying a new radio.
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Cleaning External Plastic Surfaces Chapter 4: Basic Maintenance 4.1.2.1 Cleaning External Plastic Surfaces The detergent-water solution should be applied sparingly with a stiff, nonmetallic, short-bristled brush to work all loose dirt away from the radio. A soft, absorbent, lint-free cloth or tissue should be used to remove the solution and dry the radio.
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Elastomer technology materials used for seals in rugged portable radios can age with time and environmental exposure. Therefore, Motorola recommends that rugged radios be checked annually to assure the watertight integrity of the radio.
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The “Characteristics” column is included so that equivalent equipment may be substituted; however, when no information is provided in this column, the specific Motorola model listed is either a unique item or no substitution is recommended.
“Replacement Parts Ordering” section located on the inside back cover of this manual. While all of these items are available from Motorola, most are standard shop equipment items, and any equivalent item capable of the same performance may be substituted for the item listed.
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Field Programming Equipment Table 5-2 Service Aids (Continued) Motorola Part Description Application Number 01-80357A57 Wall-Mounted Power Used to supply power to the RIB (120 Supply Vac). 01-80358A56 Wall-Mounted Power Used to supply power to the RIB (220 Supply Vac).
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XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual RF Test Mode Table 6-2 Front Panel Access Test Mode Displays (Continued) Name of Display Description Appears Encryption Type 1 Type of encryption being used. When the radio is secure equipped. Encryption Type 2 Type of encryption being used.
RF Test Mode Chapter 6: Performance Checks Transmit into a load when keying a radio under test. Table 6-3 Test Frequencies Test Channel UHF Band 1 UHF Band 2 800MHz TX#1 136.025 403.100 450.025 806.0125 RX#1 136.075 403.150 450.075 851.0625 TX#2 142.125 424.850...
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Control Top and Keypad Test Mode 6.2.3 Control Top and Keypad Test Mode See procedure below to enter control top and keypad test mode. Procedure 6-3 Entering Control Top and Keypad Test Mode Next, press and hold the Top Programmable Button;...
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Control Top and Keypad Test Mode Chapter 6: Performance Checks The following table contains information for receiver performance checks. Table 6-5 Receiver Performance Checks Test Name System Analyzer Radio Test Set Comments PTT to Frequency error Reference Mode: PWR MON TEST Frequency 4th channel test...
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XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Control Top and Keypad Test Mode The following table contains information necessary for transmitter performance checks. Table 6-6 Transmitter Performance Checks System Test Name Radio Test Set Comments Analyzer Reference Mode: PWR MON TEST MODE, 4 PTT to Frequency error...
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Control Top and Keypad Test Mode Chapter 6: Performance Checks Table 6-6 Transmitter Performance Checks (Continued) System Test Name Radio Test Set Comments Analyzer Talkaround Change frequency Conventional As above Deviation: Modulation to conventional talkaround 800MHz: >3.8Hz but < (radios with talkaround personality conventional,...
■ ■ The following procedures are to be used for the alignment of all Motorola ASTRO Digital portable radios with HP8901B Modulation Analyzer and R2670 Communication Analyzer. These procedures are to be used in conjunction with the instructions listed in the Motorola Radio Service Software (RSS) / Customer Programming Software (CPS) tuner under the Help key for each test to be performed.
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General Chapter 7: ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Figure 7-1 Radio Alignment Test Setup SYSTEM ANALYZER 30 dB PAD OR COUNTER TRANSMIT 30 dB PAD WATTMETER RF GENERATOR SMA-BNC RECEIVE 58-80348B33 SET TO APPROX. 450mV FOR Tx AUDIO IN BATTERY AUDIO GENERATOR RADIO TEST SET ELIMINATOR RTX-4005B...
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XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual General Figure 7-2 RSS Service Menu Layout SERVICE F2 - TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT MENU F1 - HELP F2 - REFERENCE OSCILLATOR ALIGNMENT F3 - TRANSMIT POWER ALIGNMENT F4 - TRANSMIT DEVIATION BALANCE (COMPENSATION) ALIGNMENT F5 - TRANSMIT DEVIATION LIMIT ALIGNMENT F10 -...
Reference Oscillator Chapter 7: ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Some of the following screens may vary depending upon the radio under test and the version of radio service software you are using. Refer to your Radio Service Software user guide. 7.2 Reference Oscillator ■...
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Initial Setup Using R-2670 and 8900 Series Analyzers 7.2.2.1 Initial Setup Using R-2670 and 8900 Series Analyzers Use the following procedure for initial setup using an R–2670 Communication Analyzer. Procedure 7-1 Initial Setup Using the R-2670 Communication Analyzer Set RF Control: to MONITOR.
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RSS and CPS Procedures Chapter 7: ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Procedure 7-3 RSS Procedure (Continued) Use the Up/Down arrow key on your PC key board to adjust the reference oscillator softpot value. Allow about 5 seconds for the analyzer’s frequency reading to settle after each change. Adjust the frequency error in accordance with Table 7-1.
Transmit Deviation Balance (Compensation) Alignment Chapter 7: ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Use the following CPS procedure when applicable. Procedure 7-6 CPS Procedure Under the Transmitter Alignments menu, select TX Power High. The screen will indicate the transmit frequencies to be used. Select a frequency field (starting with the highest frequency shown) and select the PTT button to key the radio.
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual RSS and CPS Procedures Use the following procedure for initial setup using an 8900 Series Modulation Analyzer. Procedure 7-8 Initial Setup Using the 8900 Series Modulation Analyzer Press the FM Measurement button. (Error 03-input level too low. This indication is normal until an input signal is applied).
Transmit Deviation Limit Alignment Chapter 7: ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Use the following CPS procedure when applicable. Procedure 7-10 CPS Procedure Under the TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENTS menu, double click on TX Deviation Balance (Compensation) to select it. The screen will indicate the transmit frequencies to be used. Select the desired frequency field (starting with the lowest frequency shown on the top of the screen).
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual RSS and CPS Procedures Use the following procedure for initial setup using an R-2670 Communication Analyzer. Procedure 7-11 Initial Setup Using the R-2670 Communication Analyzer Connect a BNC cable between the DEMOD OUT port and the VERT/SINAD DIST/DMM COUNTER IN port of the R-2670.
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RSS and CPS Procedures Chapter 7: ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Procedure 7-13 Procedure Using RSS (Continued) Repeat steps 2-6 for the remaining frequencies. Note – test frequency #7 (ex 519.9750 MHz for UHF Range 2) is not normally used and therefore does not require alignment.
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Front End Filter Alignment (VHF and UHF only) 7.6 Front End Filter Alignment (VHF and UHF only) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...
RSS and CPS Procedures Chapter 7: ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE 7.6.1 RSS and CPS Procedures Continue with RSS or CPS procedure below. Use the following RSS procedure when applicable. Procedure 7-16 Procedure Using RSS From the SERVICE menu, press F3 to select the RECEIVER ALIGNMENT menu.
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XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual RSS and CPS Procedures Procedure 7-17 Procedure Using CPS (Continued) Adjust the Up/Down arrow keys under New Softpot Value window to obtain a peak value in the RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indicator) field. Read RSSI button must be selected to obtain each RSSI reading after adjustment.
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Installing the Battery 8.2.1 Installing the Battery Use the following procedure to install the battery. Procedure 8-1 Battery Installation Turn off the radio and hold it with the back of the radio facing upward. Insert the top edge of the battery into the area at the top of the radio between the radio’s case and chassis.
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Removing the Belt Clip 8.3.2 Removing the Belt Clip Use the following procedure to remove the belt clip. Procedure 8-4 Belt Clip Removal Hold the battery (with belt clip installed) in one hand so that the top of the battery faces upward, and the front (radio side) of the battery faces you.
Installing the Universal Connector Cover Chapter 8: Basic Removal/Installation Procedures 8.4.1 Installing the Universal Connector Cover Use the following procedure to install the universal connector cover. Procedure 8-5 Universal Connector Cover Installation Looking at the antenna side of the radio, insert the top (flat) hooked end of the cover into the slot on the top of the radio, above the universal connector.
Removing the Frequency Knob Chapter 8: Basic Removal/Installation Procedures 8.5.2 Removing the Frequency Knob Use the following procedure to remove the frequency knob. Procedure 8-8 Frequency Knob Removal Hold the radio in one hand so that the top of the radio faces upward, and the front of the radio faces you.
XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Installing the Volume Knob 8.6.1 Installing the Volume Knob Use the following procedure to install the volume knob. Procedure 8-9 Volume Knob Installation Place the O-ring (21) inside the volume insert (9), and press it downward until it seats securely at the bottom of the insert.
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LABEL, Toggle, Yellow Housing (optional — need if housing is not pad printed) 1505579Z01 COVER, Dust, Universal Connector 3385619B01 LABEL, Motorola, Front (Standard) 3385619B02 LABEL, Motorola, Front (Ruggedized) 3385619B03 LABEL, Motorola, Front (Ruggedized, Yellow) 3505586Z01 Gortex 3205379W01 O-Ring 8-11 68P81083C85-A March 2004...
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Vocoder Board Basic Theory of Operation Chapter 9: Theory of Operation The microcontrol unit controls receive/transmit frequencies, power levels, display, and other radio functions, using either direct logic control or serial communications paths to the devices. The microcontrol unit executes a stored program located in the FLASH ROM. Data is transferred to and from memory by the microcontrol unit data bus.
If the radio needs further troubleshooting, it must be sent to the depot. Board- and component-level and service information can be found in the “ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 Portable Radios Detailed Service Manual,” Motorola publication number 68P81083C90. 10.1 Power-Up Error Codes ■...
Operational Error Codes Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Table 10-1 Power-Up Error Code Descriptions (Continued) Error Description Corrective Action Code 02/90 General DSP Hardware Failure (DSP startup Turn the radio off, then on. message not received correctly) 02/A0 ADSIC Checksum Failure - Non-Fatal Error Turn the radio off, then on.
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XTS 3000 ASTRO Digital Radio Basic Service Manual Operational Error Codes Below is the Receiver Troubleshooting Chart. Table 10-3 Receiver Troubleshooting Chart Correction or Test (Measurements Symptom Possible Cause Taken at Room Temperature) Radio Dead; Display 1. Dead Battery Replace with charged battery. Does Not Light Up 2.
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Operational Error Codes Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Table 10-4 Transmitter Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) Correction or Test (Measurements Symptom Possible Cause Taken at Room Temperature) 2. Microphone Send radio to depot. No/Low Signalling (PL, 1. Programming Check Programming DPL, MDC) 2. Controller Board Send radio to depot.
FGU — Frequency Generation Unit FLASHPort™ — A Motorola term that describes the ability of a radio to change memory. Every FLASHport radio contains a FLASHport EEPROM memory chip that can be software written and rewritten to, again and again.
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Glossary Open Architecture — A controller configuration that utilizes a microprocessor with extended ROM, RAM, and EEPROM. OSW — Outbound Signalling Word; data transmitted on the control channel from the central controller to the subscriber unit. PC Board — Printed Circuit board PL —...
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Glossary TSOP — Thin Small-Outline Package UART — Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter. VOCON VOcoder/CONtroller board µC — Microcontrol unit (see MCU). VCO — Voltage-Controlled Oscillator; an oscillator whereby the frequency of oscillation can be varied by changing a control voltage. VCOB IC —...
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