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Communication-Applied Technologies ICRI-2P Manual

Incident commanders’ radio interface. a rapidly deployable, radio interoperability solution for public safety personnel.
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Revision I
3/2009
Setup and Operating Procedures
ICRI/2P
™
Incident Commanders' Radio Interface
™
A Rapidly Deployable, Radio Interoperability Solution for Public Safety Personnel
MANUFACTURED BY
COMMUNICATIONS-APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CO., INC.
RESTON, VA., USA
CAGE CODE: 0EEY2
http://www.c-at.com
If you have any questions, please contact:
C-AT TECHNICAL SUPPORT at 800-229-3925 x23 (voice) 703-471-4428 (fax), or
E-mail to
techsupport@c-at.com
or access the ICRI bulletin board at
www.c-at.com

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  • Page 1 Revision I 3/2009 Setup and Operating Procedures ICRI/2P ™ Incident Commanders’ Radio Interface ™ A Rapidly Deployable, Radio Interoperability Solution for Public Safety Personnel MANUFACTURED BY COMMUNICATIONS-APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CO., INC. RESTON, VA., USA CAGE CODE: 0EEY2 http://www.c-at.com If you have any questions, please contact: C-AT TECHNICAL SUPPORT at 800-229-3925 x23 (voice) 703-471-4428 (fax), or E-mail to techsupport@c-at.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ETTING THE RADIO TO BRIDGE THROUGH THE ....................15 ROUBLESHOOTING RADIO SETUP ICRI “P-O-T-S” PHONE LINK ..................16 ICRI-2P ............. 16 ONNECTING A LAND LINE TELEPHONE TO THE ICRI-2P ............. 17 ONNECTING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE TO THE THE LOCAL HANDSET ....................18 ........................

  • Page 3: Theory Of Operation

    Landline telephones, cell phones, STU, STE or satellite phones can also be connected to the ICRI. The ICRI-2P circuitry does not attempt to modify or digitally process the incoming audio, so that unnecessary delays are not inserted into the audio transfer or “keying” processes. Radios, telephones, and/or recording devices connected to the ICRI are provided with the incoming audio, essentially in real-time.

  • Page 4: Pre-Operational Activities

    PRE-OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES Some pre-planning is necessary to ready the ICRI for rapid deployment. The following should be accounted for before placing the ICRI on-line: 1. Determine what the power source will be for the ICRI. Verify that a “fresh,” 9V, alkaline battery is available or that one of the external power source option are available.

  • Page 5: Interoperability Dos And Don'ts

    INTEROPERABILITY DOS AND DON’TS These “universal” rules will help to ensure that the part of communications interoperability will work properly. 1. Maintain COMSEC when forming interoperability bridges. 2. Verify that only one interoperability bridge in the area is using the radio frequencies that you will be using.

  • Page 6: Set-Up And Use Instructions

    • Two radios and/or a phone Determine power method and connect to ICRI. Insert 9V battery into housing on rear of ICRI-2P if needed. Place the POWER switch in the “ON” position; the “OK” LED should be lit. This will provide at least 6 hours of continuous use.

  • Page 7: Controls And Indicators

    POWER STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT: When lit the ICRI-2P is powered up. The low voltage light will light when the voltage is below 7.5V. If using internal battery power, there will be approximately 6 hours of operation before the battery will need to be replaced.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel FIGURE 3: REAR PANEL RJ22 TELEPHONE JACK: This RJ22 (4 wires) jack supports the connection of the ICRI to a land-line telephone through the telephone’s handset wiring (using the coiled cord between the telephone’s base with touchpad and the handset) or the 2.5mm jack on a cell phone (using C-AT interconnect cable P/N 179.0693).

  • Page 9: Icri Power

    NOTE: The word “Battery” on the end of the holder must be right side up before attempting to install the battery holder. FIGURE 4: INTERNAL 9V BATTERY HOLDER INSTALLED FIGURE 5: 9V ALKALINE BATTERY AND HOLDER FIGURE 6: 9V HOLDER WITH BATTERY READY TO BE INSTALLED IN ICRI-2P REAR COMPARTMENT - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Power The Icri With The Optional C-At Battery Pack (8 "Aa" Cells)

    Power the ICRI with the optional C-AT battery pack (8 “AA” cells) The battery housing is comprised of two parts: the exterior case and an internal tray. NO TOOLS ARE NEEDED TO REMOVE THE TRAY AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES. FIGURE 7: BATTERY INSTALLATION (DRAWING) Hold the battery housing securely in the palm of the hand with metal battery terminal plate facing up.

  • Page 11: Power The Icri-2P With Cigarette Lighter Or Alligator Clips Cable (P/N 179.0730)

    Power the ICRI-2P with cigarette lighter or alligator clips cable (P/N 179.0730) NOTE: The cable assembly consists of three subassemblies: (a) the universal interconnect cable, (b) the cigarette lighter plug with locking in-line jack and (c) the alligator clips with locking in- line jack.

  • Page 12: Portable Radio Interface

    After the plug is fully seated on the jack, the locking ring on the plug should be turned clockwise until the ring cannot be turned further---about 1/8th turn. FIGURE 12: ICRI-2P INTERFACE JACKS FIGURE 13: TWO RADIOS CONNECTED TO ICRI/2P...
  • Page 13 FIGURE 14: RADIO WITH ICRI CABLE ATTATCHED FIGURE 15: JACK ASSEMBLY (DRAWING) To disconnect the connector for cable storage, push inward on the locking ring with minimal force, and at the same time turn the ring counter-clockwise 1/8 turn to release the locking mechanism. Then, holding the metal barrel of the connector, pull the connector straight out of the jack.

  • Page 14: Operating The Portable Radio After Cable Connection

    Operating the portable radio after cable connection After a radio is connected to the ICRI, the radio’s internal speaker and microphone is disabled. The user will be unable to hear any audio or speak from the connected radio. To verify the radio is transmitting and receiving properly, use the local handset (See Section 6. Using the Local Handset) Using a Nextel™...

  • Page 15: Setting The Radio To Bridge Through The Icri

    Setting the radio to bridge through the ICRI Set the volume control on each connected radios to mid position between fully CLOCKWISE and COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. Set each radio to the desired channel. (They IAN not be on the same channel/frequency) Because the ICRI is connected to the radio via the speaker jack, the audio path on the attached radio is disrupted.

  • Page 16: Icri "P-O-T-S" Phone Link

    ICRI “P-O-T-S” Phone Link (POTS=Plain Old Telephone System) The ICRI-2P is equipped with an RJ-22 jack located on the rear of the unit. This jack will provide the user the ability connect a standard telephone handset, cellular telephone, military STU/STE telephone to the ICRI and quickly establish a “patch”...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Cellular Telephone To The Icri-2P

    Connecting a cellular telephone to the ICRI-2P When connecting to a cellular telephone using the interface cable, P/N 179.0693, insert the 2.5mm (1/16”) plug into the headset jack on the cellular telephone. Be sure it is fully pushed into the telephone jack;...

  • Page 18: The Local Handset

    The Local Handset The handset provides the user with a local interface to the ICRI, without using a radio. It will allow an individual to hear and respond to all audio transmitted through the ICRI from the radios and telephone connected to the ICRI. Using the handset Connect the handset to the jack labeled “Handset.”...

  • Page 19: Appendix A: Connector Pin-Out Data

    APPENDIX A: CONNECTOR 2 P PIN-OUT DATA POWER CONNECTOR NEUTRIX #SC8 -QTY 1 NEUTRIX #SR8 -QTY 1 NEUTRIX #FI8 -QTY 1 NEUTRIX #BS1 -QTY 2 TO ICRI ALL CONNECTOR INFORMATION VIEWED FROM THIS POINT (WIRED SIDE). 2-GND(-) 1-POWER(+) 3-8 - N/C RADIO INTERFACE HANDSET INTERFACE RJ22 CONNECTOR...

  • Page 20: Appendix B: Icri Board Adjustments

    APPENDIX C: ICRI BOARD ADJUSTMENTS - 20 -...
  • Page 21 NOTES FOR ICRI-2P CONFIGURATION DRAWING: INPUT BLOCKING TIME JUMPERS: With jumpers "on,” the ICRI will respond to a new voice signal approximately 0.8 seconds after the last transmission has ended. This is the standard configuration. With the jumper removed, this time is extended to approximately 2 seconds. During this time, no new PTT can be initiated by any input except the handset.

  • Page 22: Appendix C: Icri Options

    APPENDIX D: ICRI OPTIONS Connecting External Speakers Connecting the ICRI to external speakers via the optional speaker assembly and cables permits the user to continuously monitor all radio traffic crossing the ICRI. The two separate speaker jacks allow the user to monitor both talk groups simultaneously. To utilize the speaker function, connect the supplied speaker cable to one of the speaker jacks and the input jack of your amplified speaker.

  • Page 23: 250' Radio Extension Interface (Cable Reel) P/N 179.6213

    250’ Radio Extension Interface (Cable Reel) P/N 179.6213 Positioning one or more of the radios, to be connected to the ICRI at a distance greater than the length of the interface cable may be desirable for one of several operational reasons: 1.

  • Page 24: Set-Up Of The Cable-Reel

    Set-up of the cable-reel Equipment required: ICRI, cable-reel, radio interface cable for radio to be placed in the area of poor RF coverage. 1. Place the radio on the right angle support and secure it in-place with the Velcro™ strap. 2.
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  • Page 27: Appendix D: Part Numbers For Icri, Accessories And Radio Cables

    NUMBER ICRI-G2, 1 radio I/O port to MSAT G2 satellite radio only. Eliminates double PTT. 500.7500 ICRI-2P, 2 radio I/O ports + 1 handset I/O port + 1 RJ22 phone I/O port, WITH INTERNAL 9V BATTERY 500.9286 ICRI, 5 radio I/O ports + 1 handset I/O port + and 1 telephone I/O port, with padded carrying case 500.9250...

  • Page 28: Icri Options

    ICRI Options PART POWER OPTIONS NUMBER ICRI to 8 “AA” battery pack adaptor cable (use with 160.3611) 180.0450 8 “AA” battery pack (requires 180.0450) 160.3611 DC input cable, dual mode (alligator clips and vehicle cigarette lighter plug) 179.0730 DC Input Cable w/ Neutrik Connector one end, S&T, 15' LG 179.0731 External power, 20' interface cable with alligator clips 179.0758...
  • Page 29 PART TELEPHONE OPTIONS NUMBER Telephone handset, SAT phone, INMARSAT (generic, acoustic coupler) interface cable 179.0655 Direct connection cable to generic, 2.5 mm plug cellular telephone headset jack 179.0672 Direct connection for modular handset jack interface cable for ICRI, din connection 179.0676 2.5mm to RJ 10 interface cable and Sectera secure phone 179.0693...

  • Page 30: Interface Cables For Standard Din Connector Icri

    Interface Cables for Standard DIN Connector ICRI PART NUMBER BENDIX KING™ Relm EMV Mobile interface cable 179.0669 EMH/GMH/LMH series interface cable 179.0670 EP, LP, GP series, PRC 127 interface cable 179.0671 DPH 50102S-04 interface cable 179.0744 EMU Mobile series interface cable 179.0674 EPU, LPV series interface cable 179.0675...
  • Page 31 ICOM™ F50/F60/F80 interface cable 179.016 F3, F3S, F4, F4S, F4TR, F10, IC-H2, H6, J12, M5, U12, U16 interface cable 179.0737 F11, F11S, F14, F21, F21S, F33GS, F33GT, F43GS, F43GT, F43TR interface cable 179.0748 F3G, F3GS, F4G, F4GS interface cable 179.0749 ICOM™F30G, F30GS, F40G, F31GS, GT, M88, M87 interface cable 179.0754 A3 interface cable...
  • Page 32 MOTOROLA™ MX-300/350 interface cable 179.0121 MARATRAC, SPECTRA 44/50 PIN interface cable 179.0161 EX500/600 interface cable 179.0601 MT-2000, JT-1000, HT-1000, MTS-2000, MTX-6000, MTX-838, MTX-8000, XTS-3000, XTS- 5000, XTS-1500, XTS-2500 and EF Johnson 5100 interface cable 179.0630 GTX, LTS 2000, CP 200, GP 300, P 1225 portable radio interface cable, SP50 179.0634 MCS-2000 interface cable (“Y”...
  • Page 33 YEASU/VERTEX™ VX-500/510/520 and Maxon SP 120/30/40 interface cable 179.0138 MAXON SP2550/2850,SL70W,EP4800/TP4800/TP4801 179.0139 VX-600/800/900 interface cable 179.0741 VX 10/300/400/VXF-1 interface cable, VX-210, 210A 131, 160, 180, 410, 420 179.0746 Standard Vertex™ Radio HX340 interface for ICRI 179.0747 Yaesu/Vertex™ VX-7R interface cable 179.0751 Standard Horizon HX-230/240/250/255 Interface cable 179.0752...

  • Page 34: Appendix E: Fcc 15.21 Information To User

    APPENDIX F: FCC 15.21 INFORMATION TO USER: Caution! Change or modification not expressly approved by the party Communications-Applied Technology could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) Information to User: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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