Icom IC-FR5100 Series Handbook

Icom IC-FR5100 Series Handbook

Vhf and uhf fm repeaters

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Version 1.0
May 2008
IC-FR5100/FR6100 Series
IC-FR5100/FR6100 Series
Sales Handbook
Sales Handbook

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  • Page 1: Repeater Linking System

    Version 1.0 May 2008 IC-FR5100/FR6100 Series IC-FR5100/FR6100 Series Sales Handbook Sales Handbook...
  • Page 2: Repeater Linking System

    The systems and applications described herein are for information and reference purposes only. Handbook Revisions Icom reserves the right to make changes to the content of this handbook at any time without notice or obligation. IPR and Copyrights The Icom products described in this handbook may include Icom Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and/or copyrighted Icom computer programs stored in radio memories or other media/devices.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction Company Profile 2 Overview Product Line Up Common Features 6.25kHz FDMA Technology 8-10 Function and Specifications 3 Accessories Optional Accessories 3-1-1 Installation and Connection 13-14 3-1-2 UR-FR5100/UR-FR6100 Installation 15-16 3-1-3 Optional Unit Installation 4 Operation and Function Panel Description 18-19...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Company Profile Icom, the wireless communication experts Icom Inc. is a company located in Osaka, Japan, and is a manufacturer of wireless communication products. Since Icom’s establishment in 1954, we have had a long record as a trusted manufacturer of land mobile radio, amateur radio, marine radio, navigation products, aviation radio and communications receivers.
  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview Product Line Up VHF FM Repeater UHF FM Repeater Supplied Accessories Dimensions 409 (16 DC Power Cable (OPC-1784) ………… MP1 3063 Handle ………………………………… 483 (19 MP2 3063 H-Spacer ……………………………… MP3 Setscrew (C) (4x12 ZK3) ………………… Unit: mm (inch) MP4 3063 Key Seal ………………………………1...
  • Page 6: Common Features

    Common Features “IDAS” 6.25KHZ DIGITAL CAPABLE REPEATERS The IC-FR5100/FR6100 series is the first Icom “IDAS” 6.25kHz digital capable repeater, in addition to the IC-F3162/F4162, F5062/F6062 series radios. The “IDAS” system increases existing 12.5kHz channel capacity and offers easy migration from analog to digital.
  • Page 7: Common Features

    • Normal and priority scan • Convenient key assign stickers supplied 19-inch rack mount, 2U height low profile design The IC-FR5100 series uses only 2U height. This low • Quick and easy programming from a PC profile configuration allows you to stack multiple •...
  • Page 8: 6.25 Khz Fdma Technology

    However, both required a more expensive linear hundreds of new licenses with 6.25 kHz bandwidth. amplifier in the transmitter and neither is compatible To take advantage of this opportunity, Icom and with existing analogue FM hardware. Kenwood entered into a joint agreement to develop Instead, 4LFSK modulation was selected using 6.25 kHz technology.
  • Page 9 6.25 kHz FDMA Technology General specifications: Icom’s has implemented this technology in the Access Method : FDMA FR5100/6100 series. Backwards compatibility to Transmission Rate : 4800 bps analog only radios enables a planned migration path Modulation : 4-level FSK to “digital” with existing radios operating analog only Vocoder : AMBE+2™...
  • Page 10: Khz Fdma Technology

    The bandwidth measurements below show the 6.25kHz FDMA signal meets the FCC designated emission mask requirements. (For reference only) The figure on the left is the emission mask for a 6.25 kHz channel. The Icom 6.25kHz FDMA signal clearly operates within the mask.
  • Page 11: Function And Specifications

    Function and Specifications 2-4-1 VHF/UHF FM Repeaters...
  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories * Some optional accessories are not available in some countries. EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SP-5 : Large external SP-10 : Mid sized external SP-22 : Compact and easy-to- speaker. speaker. install external speaker. Input impedance : 4 Ohm Input impedance : 4 Ohm Input impedance : 4 Ohm Max.
  • Page 13: Installation And Connection

    3-1-1 Installation and Connections Unpacking Front panel connections After unpacking, immediately report any damage to delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the IC-FR5100/FR6100 series, see ‘Supplied accessories’ on page 5 of this handbook.
  • Page 14 Installation and Connections Rear panel connections Power supply connection Make sure the repeater’s power is turned OFF when connecting a DC power cable. CAUTION: Voltages greater than 16 V DC will damage the repeater. Check the source voltage before connecting the power cable. Mounting the repeater ↓...
  • Page 15: Ur-Fr5100/Ur-Fr6100 Installation

    3-1-2 UR-FR5100/UR-FR6100 Installation UR-FR5100/UR-FR6100 CHANNEL 3. Disconnect the control cable from the channel EXTENSION MODULES module (original), then remove the front panel. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1. DC power cable Channel module(original) 2.Control cable 3. Angles Front panel 4. Screws (M4× 8 mm) 5.Set screws (M3×6 mm) 6.Tapping screws (M3×8 mm) 1 mm = 1/32 inch...
  • Page 16 UR-FR5100/UR-FR6100 Installation INSTALLATION ASSEMBLE THE UNIT • Install the UR-FR5100 or UR-FR6100(channel 1. Replace the rubber seal and shielding plate of the extension module) 1. Attach the supplied angles to both sides of the front panel, then tighten the 6 screws. channel extension module, and tighten the 2 •...
  • Page 17: Optional Unit Installation

    3-1-3 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 1. Removing the front panel NOTE: Please see the case opening procedure from 1. to 3. on page 15. 2. Removing the MAIN UNIT assembly 1. Unscrew 5 screws which settles the MAIN UNIT assembly. 2.
  • Page 18: Operation And Function Panel Description

    Operation and Function Panel Description Note: Operation of the functions described below may depend on repeater programming. 1. INTERNAL SPEAKER 7. MICROPHONE/SPEAKER CONNECTOR Monitors received signals. [MIC/SP] This 8-pin modular jack accepts the optional 2. VOLUME CONTROL [VOLUME] Adjusts the audio output level. microphone.
  • Page 19 Panel Description Function display 4. COMPANDER INDICATOR 1. SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Appears when the compander function is activated. Indicates relative signal strength level. 5. SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION INDICATOR 2. LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler/encryption Appears when low output power is selected. function is activated.
  • Page 20: Functions Programmable To

    4-1-1 Functions Programmable to Assignable Keys Key Assign • Null Assign a function to each programmable key; No function. [Dial]/[P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3] and [P4]. The functions you can assign to [DIAL] are limited. • CH Up/Down Push to select a channel after selecting a specific For [Dial] function via other keys.
  • Page 21: Assignable Keys

    • OPT1/2/3 Out function ON and OFF. When this function is assigned to any programmable This key's function is exclusive for use with non-Icom key, the key lock function is turned "ON" when 1min. units. has passed without any key operation.
  • Page 22: Display Assign

    4-1-2 Display Assign Display Text setting for Opening Text and Label • Opening Text Enter up to a 12-character repeater opening message Right click to display the [Edit... Enter] menu and click to appear on the LCD for 2 sec. when turning the [Edit...
  • Page 23: Connector Description

    4-1-3 Connector Description Accessory connector Pin No. Pin Name Description Specification No connection — — Output terminal for serial communication data. Input terminal for serial communication data. — Output terminal for request-to-send data. — Input terminal for clear-to-send data. — No connection —...
  • Page 24 Connector Description Assign a function to each port; Function-When "Output" is selected in In/Out Port Setting : • Null For [Ext.I/O 15 to 25] No function. • In/Out • Busy Select the type of the assignable function from Input Acts when receiving a carrier signal that is stronger and Output.
  • Page 25: Cloning Software Cs-Fr5100

    Remove Programs.” “306401-000001” as the ID number. Then, select the program group ‘Icom CS-FR5100’ and click [Remove]. Note 1: Icom distributes cloning software by CD or license. Depending on this, some information here may not apply as written, e.g. ID number.
  • Page 26: Basic Setup Of Cloning Software

    Basic Setup of Cloning Software Connections All cloning operations are performed from the computer’s mouse or keyboard— the operation required on the receiver side is; First, connect the cloning cable as illustrated below and then push [PWR] to turn power ON. Screen description 6.
  • Page 27: Cloning Items

    4-2-2 Cloning Items Cloning items Common Setting SCAN Key & Display Scan List Assign one of several functions to the Dealer A total of 17 scanning lists are available for a wide assignable keys, set the beep audio frequency, Display variety and flexible scanning operation.
  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation Receiving and transmitting Base station operation Repeater operation Ask your dealer for details of the repeater’s Receiving 1. Push [POWER] to turn power ON. programming. 2. Set the audio and squelch levels. When the power is turned ON, the [PWR] indicator - Rotate [SELECT] fully counterclockwise in lights green.
  • Page 29: Multiple Table

    Multiple Table • Decode/Encode Multiple table function Enter the desired C. Tone and/or RAN code for The IC-FR5100/FR6100 allows relaying between Decode and Encode columns respectively. multiple groups with one repeater. (When group separation is carried out with a continuous tone) NOTE: This feature can be used in both analogue and digital When "Simplex/Semi-Duplex"...
  • Page 30: Remote Control Function

    A PC command protocol is available to the manufacturers who produce external devices to 1. Name and Icon setup control Icom transceivers and/or repeaters by signing When starting the Hyper Terminal software the screen an NDA. below will be displayed. Type a name and select an icon from the list then click the OK button.
  • Page 31 Remote Control Function 3. Open the Properties window and select the Operation Settings sheet then click ASCII Setup to open Receiving the PC command ASCII Setup window. When the Hyper terminal software starts, it is always in receiving mode. With the PC and repeater connected, turn the repeater power ON.
  • Page 32: Scan

    Scan When "Secondary CH" is set: Scan List A total of 16 scanning lists are available for a wide variety and flexible scanning operation. In this screen, program scanning condition for each list. Display Text Enter up to a 12-character text to indicate message, etc.
  • Page 33 Scan TX Action (Available when "Normal Scan" or Secondary CH (Available when "Priority Scan" is "Priority Scan" is selected in Scan Type.) selected in Scan Type.) Select the scan condition when transmission is Select the desired channel as a secondary channel. performed during scanning.
  • Page 34: Voice Scrambling/Encryption

    Voice Scrambling/Encryption Voice scrambling function The optional voice scrambler unit provides high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler code. The 32 code non-rolling-type voice scrambler UT-109R and 1020 code rolling type UT- 110R are available. Variable Split and Frequency Inversion This is the scrambling system employed in the UT-109R and UT-110R.
  • Page 35 Voice Scrambling/Encryption Setup Memory Channel - Scrambler/Encryption Common - Scrambler This item is unavailable for the repeater operation. • Type (Unavailable when Repeat or Full-Duplex is selected.) Set the installed voice scrambler type as Rolling or Non-rolling. • ON/OFF As Rolling type and Non-rolling type have different Turn the voice Scrambler/Encryption function ON or code settings, they are not compatible.
  • Page 36: Applications

    Applications Digital-analogue Mixed System Digital – analogue Mixed mode connection •Primarily operate in analogue mode •analogue TX signal can be RX by analogue/Digital radios •Digital TX signal can be RX by Digital radios •One repeater operates in Digital mode and other repeater operates in analogue mode •analogue radio operates in analogue mode •Digital radio operates in Digital mode when communicating with other Digital radios •Digital radio operates in analogue mode when communicating with analogue radios...
  • Page 37: Analogue To Digital Migration Path

    5-1-1 Analogue to Digital Migration Path Migration path 1. Introduce a digital system into a current network step by step 2. Operate in analogue and digital modes in the different frequencies 3. Within the digital group communicate in digital mode 4.
  • Page 38: Digital-Analogue Cross System

    The IDAS radio (including repeater) can receive both analogue mode and digital mode These interface cables are not sold as Icom accessories, signals on a single channel. This function is useful therefore please assemble the interface cable by when introducing digital system components into an yourself.
  • Page 39: 5-2-1 Digital-Analogue Cross Mode -Setting

    5-2-1 Digital-analogue Cross mode -Setting Repeater Setting 4. External I/O Port Setting 1. Frequency and operation mode setting Analogue Repeater TX = f2 Operation Mode Simplex Digital Repeater RX = f1 TX = f3 5-1. CTCSS setting When using CTCSS of the analogue repeater.
  • Page 40: Digital Analogue Cross Mode Setting

    5-2-1 Digital-analogue Cross mode -Setting Transceiver Setting 1. Frequency Setting analogue Transceiver Digital Transceiver RX = f2 RX = f3 TX = f1 TX = f1 Necessary to setup when using CTCSS. 2. CH Type setting CH Type = analogue CH Type = Mixed-Digi Necessary to setup when using RAN...
  • Page 41: Repeater Linking System

    Everyone thinks that the service area should be as wide as possible such as a cellular phone system. Now the service area can be extended with Icom repeaters! This is a basic plan to upgrade the repeater site to a link system.
  • Page 42: Repeater Linking System

    UHF H/H Connection example This is an advanced plan to upgrade the repeater site to a link system. An ICOM repeater also works as a base station (simplex), therefore this system is more versatile. Applicable for repeater link, cross-band repeater, etc..
  • Page 43 Connect two repeaters by interface cable (25p to 9p). Descriptions Model Number Quantity System requirement (One site) These interface cables are not sold as Icom UHF Repeater IC-FR6100 accessories, therefore please assemble the interface UHF Antenna cable by yourself. The connection diagram is as Duplexer follows;...
  • Page 44: Phone Patch And Tone Remote

    Phone Patch and Tone Remote Basic Repeater to Phone Line Connecting System Tone Remote System Antenna Antenna Combine Combiner IC-FR6100 IC-FR6100 ZETRON Worldpatch Public Telephone line Telephone line Tone Remote Adapter Tone Remote This is an example for a telephone connection added This is an example for a Tone Remote Controller to a single repeater site.
  • Page 45 MPT1327 Trunking System * All diagrams in this section show a 3 channel system example. Single Site Trunking System Single Site Trunking System with telephone line connection Antenna Antenna Combine Combine IC-FR6100 + UR-FR6100 IC-FR6100 + UR-FR6100 IC-FR6100 IC-FR6100 Channel Channel Controller Controller...
  • Page 46: Mpt1327 Trunking System

    MPT1327 Trunking System Single Site Trunking System with telephone line Single Site Trunking System with telephone line connection and Vehicle and Personnel Tracking connection Data Message GPS receiver for radio require Antenna Combiner IC-FR6100 + UR-FR6100 Antenna Combiner IC-FR6100 + UR-FR6100 IC-FR6100 Channel IC-FR6100...
  • Page 47 MPT1327 Trunking System Regional Trunking System Regional Site 1 Local Site Antenna Combiner IC-FR6100 + UR-FR6100 IC-FR6100 Regional Site 2 Channel Controller RS-232C System Control Interface Network Management Regional PSTN or Regional Site 3 PCM Switch T1/E1 Regional Controller Audio Site Link Unit Data Control Room...
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    The following chart is designed to help correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact the nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center PROBLEM...
  • Page 49 Icom (UK) Ltd. Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8LD Telephone: +44 (0) 1227 741741. Fax: +44 (0) 1227 741742. URL: www.icomuk.co.uk/ e-mail: info@icomuk.co.uk.

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