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Axnes Polycon MP20-00U Installation And Operation Manual

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Polycon MP20 Series
Hand Held Radio
Installation and Operation
AX-PSB-UMAN-0027
Issue E
2015-03-05

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  • Page 1 Axnes Aviation AS Polycon MP20 Series Hand Held Radio Installation and Operation Document number: AX-PSB-UMAN-0027 Revision: Issue E Date: 2015-03-05...
  • Page 2 Axnes Aviation AS Revision history Revision Date Description List of effective pages Issue A 2011-06-30 First release of Installation New document and Operation manual. Replaces Operation manual PUBL041-00 Issue 3 Issue B 2011-09-07 Edit 1.6.3. Headset interface 1-6 ,1-7,1-8 Issue C...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Axnes Aviation AS Table of contents SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ................. 1-1 Introduction ......................1-1 Mechanical description ..................1-2 Connectors and Control Functions ............... 1-3 Electrical and functional description ..............1-4 Identification of article ................... 1-5 Technical data ...................... 1-6 1.6.1...
  • Page 4 Axnes Aviation AS Dimensions Polycon MP20 series hand held radio ..........2-2 Location of connectors and pin assignment ............2-3 2.7.1 Helmet/headset connection pin assignment ..........2-3 Microphone compatibility ..................2-3 Post installation calibration ................... 2-4 SECTION 3: OPERATION ...................... 3-1 MP20 series charging ...................
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  • Page 6: Section 1: General Information

    Both the base station and the handheld units operate with Axnes Patented None Interrupted Voice activated transmission (NIVOX) solution, securing optimal VOX control of the communication.

  • Page 7: Mechanical Description

    Axnes Aviation AS This manual describes the installation and operation of the Polycon MP20 series hand held radio. The Polycon MP20 series hand held radio will hereafter be referred to as MP20 1.2 Mechanical description The outline of the mechanics is found in Figure 1-1.

  • Page 8: Connectors And Control Functions

    Axnes Aviation AS 21/41 mm Figure 1-1: MP20 outline 1.3 Connectors and Control Functions Electrical connections to the MP20 are located on the top and bottom of the MP20. The electrical connections consist of:  Waterproof 10 pin Fisher connector for helmet/headset connection.

  • Page 9: Electrical And Functional Description

    Axnes Aviation AS The control functions are as follows:  Display for channel indication, and configuration menu (located on top).  Channel selector (located on front).  Volume and power on/off (located on the left hand side).  Large PTT button for helmet/headset operation (located on front) ...

  • Page 10: Identification Of Article

    Axnes Aviation AS 1.5 Identification of article The MP20s are labelled with a part number. A standard unit operates in the UHF band at 419/409 MHz Rx/Tx, and will be labelled MP20-00U or MP20-01U for single band and MP20- 02DB-414 for the dual band. Other frequency combinations may be configured at customer request and will be labelled MP20-00U-xxx or MP20-01U-xxx for single band and MP20- 02DB-xxx for dual band, where xxx denotes the centre frequency of the antenna.

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    1.6.1 Operation Radio: Half duplex, dual frequency Rx/Tx Frequency: Tx:409±0.5 MHz Rx:419±0.5 MHz VOX operation: Axnes’ patented NIVOX, ensures no loss and operation in high noise environment Number of wireless users: Unlimited Number of Radio channels: Up to 16 Encryption:...

  • Page 12: Helmet/Headset Connectors

    Axnes Aviation AS 1.6.4 Helmet/headset Connectors Connector on MP20: Fisher DBEU1031A010-130 Compatible cable mount : Fisher SE1031A010-130 1.6.5 Radio characteristics UHF Tx frequency: 409 MHz (other frequencies as customer configurations) UHF Rx frequency: 419 MHz (other frequencies as customer configurations)

  • Page 13: Type Approvals And Records

    AX-CHG-0040 Battery charger CHG1236M/S, power supply w/US plug AX-CHG-0050 Table 1-1: Accessories Axnes Aviation can supply a number of accessories related to MP20 series handheld radios, ranging from adaptor cables to helmets. For details please visit: http:\\www.axnes.com\products Document number Revision...
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  • Page 15: Section 2: Installation

    - Dirt, bent or broken pins, cracked connector inserts. - Missing screws or pressure relief pin. 2.3 Recommended maintenance The MP20 should be serviced by an Axnes Aviation certified service centre according to the recommended maintenance schedule. Recommended according to service letter published at Axnes resource website: http://www.axnes.com/resource-center/service-letters/...

  • Page 16: Mechanical Installation

    The reset document can be downloaded from: http:\\www.axnes.com\support All repairs are to be undertaken by Axnes Aviation A/S certified repair centres only. 2.4 Mechanical installation No mechanical installation of MP 20 is required.

  • Page 17: Location Of Connectors And Pin Assignment

    Axnes Aviation AS 2.7 Location of connectors and pin assignment MP20 series has two connectors, one for helmet/headset and one for charging. Charging connector is located in the bottom of the unit and is of the plate type. The helmet/headset connector is located at the top of the unit. Both connections are water proof.

  • Page 18: Post Installation Calibration

    Axnes Aviation AS The MP20 will detect a headset/helmet connection through a change of the impedance over the microphone terminals. The DC resistance trough the microphone line is required to be less than 10 kΩ. Note: Some types of electret microphones change their DC resistance when subjected to very high sound input.
  • Page 19 Axnes Aviation AS When optimal level is found press the side PTT button to save and exit. The standard factory setting is 78, but this does depend on the type and output of the microphone used and the noise levels in the operating environment.
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  • Page 21: Section 3: Operation

    Axnes Aviation AS Operation Section 3: 3.1 MP20 series charging Please make sure to fully charge the MP20 before using the unit the first time. The MP20 is equipped with NiMh batteries and a charge cycle will normally take approximately 3 hours from when the battery is empty.

  • Page 22: Change Channel

    Axnes Aviation AS When the unit is switched on it will automatically load the following settings:  Transmit power level : ‘Normal’  Automatic Gain Control: As set at power down  Squelch: As set at power down  Volume: Set to factory programmed power up volume setting ...

  • Page 23: Nivox/Push To Talk (Ptt) Operation

    Operated X-mission) or PTT function is automatically activated according to the default setting In Axnes’ patented NIVOX mode, transmission will be voice activated, and transmission will stay open for a pre-programmed hang time after voice audio input has ended. The MP20 will monitor the ambient noise levels and use this to differentiate voice input from ambient noise.

  • Page 24: Display Orientation

    Axnes Aviation AS To enable the person to person communication, make sure helmet/headset is connected, and press the side PTT button once. ‘PP’ will be indicated in the display. In person to person mode, the transmission from MP20 is disabled, while reception will continue on the selected channel.

  • Page 25: Pressure Equalizing Actuator

    Axnes Aviation AS 3.10 Pressure Equalizing Actuator Significant changes in altitude and/or temperature may make the PTT button difficult to press or may unintentionally activate the transmitter due to over or under pressure within the MP20. To overcome this the ”Pressure Equalising Actuator” located on the top of the transmitter should be manually operated by pushing the centre pin to one side with a finger.

  • Page 26: Squelch

    Axnes Aviation AS 3.11.2 Squelch Per software version 3.0 :The squelch can be adjusted by pushing the front PTT button and simultaneously operate the “Volume-UP” or “Volume-DOWN” buttons. Software version 3.0 and higher: Press the Volume up and Channel down once simultaneously to enter menu mode.
  • Page 27 Axnes Aviation AS Note: To browse through the menu press channel up/down. The menu has two entries, one for adjusting the power setting, displayed as ‘nP’ or ‘EP’, and one for adjusting the analogue level displayed as ‘AL’. Select option ‘’ AL’’ – the display will change to display the value of the set analogue level.
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  • Page 29 Axnes Aviation AS Calibration parameters Appendix A The MP20 is calibrated and configured with default parameters at the factory. Additional channels and custom frequencies are available on request, and will be configured as part of the custom production process. Some parameters are possible to change in the field and are described further in the table below.

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