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COMMUNICATIONS-APPLIED TECHNOLOGY ICRI Setup And Operating Procedures

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN-OUT DATA .................30 APPENDIX C: ICRI APPLICATIONS ....................31 APPENDIX D: ICRI CHASSIS ......................33 APPENDIX E: PART NUMBERS FOR ICRI, ACCESSORIES AND CABLES ......34 APPENDIX F: ICRI BOARD ADJUSTMENTS ..................36 APPENDIX G: FCC 15.21 INFORMATION TO USER: ..............38...

  • Page 3: Theory Of Operation

    Military radios, and satellite “phone” and voice-over-IP devices can be linked to the 2-way radios with cables that can be supplied. The ICRI will operate for 24+ hours, with 8 “AA” alkaline batteries (somewhat less in cold weather). It can also be powered by an external battery pack, vehicle-supplied or other DC source, or AC.

  • Page 4: Interoperability Dos And Don'ts

    4. When plugging in two or more radios within the same radio band (i.e. VHF) into a radio bridge, like the ICRI, provide as much vertical separation as possible to reduce the chance for interference due to the transmitted signal from one radio reducing the receive sensitivity of the other “in band” radios.

  • Page 5: Pre-Operational Activities

    Some pre-planning is necessary to ready the ICRI for use. The following should be accounted for before placing the ICRI on-line: 1. Determine what the power source will be for the ICRI and verify that the cable or battery pack is available.

  • Page 6: Rapid Deployment" Setup And Operation Of The Icri

    1. Place all Talk Group switches in the TG position. 2. After connecting a power source to the ICRI, turn on the ICRI so that power up and input voltage can be verified. The green LED, labeled “OK” should be lit.
  • Page 7 Each LED is associated with a voice communications port (radio, telephone). When the port receives audio from the radio or other connected device, the LED will light as the audio is received at the ICRI circuitry. The LED should light as each word is spoken. To adjust the level of the incoming audio, adjust the volume control of the device connected to the ICRI.
  • Page 8 3- PTT RED OK/ LOW VOLTAGE LED: This red LED indicates the input voltage is 7.5 to 8.5 volts. Once this light is illuminated the ICRI will have approximately 2 hours of run time. Note: If neither is lit, the ICRI will operate on voltage as low as 6.5V Maximum input voltage is 20VDC.

  • Page 9: Initial Setup

    Abbreviated set-up instructions are printed onto the top cover of the ICRI assembly. Connector information for radio, telephone, and power interconnect cables is printed on the bottom of the ICRI assembly. FIGURE 2: ICRI CASE (INSIDE) DRY ERASE COMMAND BOARD LOCATED BEHIND FOAM...
  • Page 10 The Inter-Agency Communications Status board is located behind the foam on the top of the Pelican™ case. This board is to be used only with dry erase markers to indicate which agencies are connected to the ICRI and each other during an incident. A dry erase marker and eraser are included in the ICRI kit.

  • Page 11: Powering The Icri

    POWERING THE ICRI The following instructions provide three different methods of powering the ICRI. • 8 “AA” batteries • Alternate DC power source (vehicle) • AC power Using “AA” batteries to power the ICRI. FIGURE 4: BATTERY INSTALLATION The battery housing is comprised of two parts; the exterior case and an internal tray.
  • Page 12 FIGURE 5: BATTERY ATTACHMENT TO ICRI FIGURE 6: BATTERY CASE (INTERIOR) FIGURE 7: OPTIONAL BATTERY CASE AND ADAPTER - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Using An Alternate Dc Source To Power The Icri

    Using an alternate DC source to power the ICRI. When powering the ICRI with an alternate DC source or through a vehicle cigarette lighter jack, the cable assembly consists of three subassemblies: (A) the universal interconnect cable, (B) the cigarette lighter plug/ locking in-line jack and (C) the alligator clips/locking in-line jack.

  • Page 14: Using An Ac Source To Power The Icri

    Using an AC source to power the ICRI. This power supply consists of two parts: (A) the three-prong AC power cable and (B) an AC to DC converter with an interconnect cable. Note: The AC supply must not be used where the cables or converter can become wet.

  • Page 15: Icri Local Handset

    To remove the connector for cable storage, push inward on the locking ring and turn the ring counter clockwise to release the locking mechanism. Then pull the connector straight out of the jack. Hold the chrome barrel of the connector rather than the cable. FIGURE 11: ICRI AND HANDSET - 15 -...

  • Page 16: Land Mobile Radio Interface

    NOTE: Once the interface cable is connected to the radio, you will be unable to hear audio from that radio or use the mic. Install the radio-end of the ICRI interconnect cable onto the radio, as you would install any radio accessory (i.e.: a shoulder speaker / microphone).
  • Page 17 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. FIGURE 14: JACK ASSEMBLY To remove the connector for cable storage, push inward on the locking ring and turn the ring counter clockwise to release the locking mechanism.

  • Page 18: Setting The Radio To Transmit Through The Icri

    Select the talk group you will be listening/talking to and set the rotary switch above the handset Because the ICRI is connected to the radio via the speaker jack, the audio path on the attached radio is disrupted. You will be unable to hear or speak through that radio. If you can hear or talk through the radio, the cable may not be properly attached to your radio.

  • Page 19: Using A Nextel™ Phone In Directconnect™ Mode

    When connecting a Nextel™, connect the phone as you would an L-M-R. Install the radio-end of the ICRI interconnect cable onto the accessory jack at the bottom of the phone, as you would install any accessory (i.e.: a shoulder speaker / microphone).

  • Page 20: Icri Phone Link

    ICRI “P-O-T-S” Phone Link (POTS=Plain Old Telephone System) This interface permits the ICRI and any of the communications devices connect to the ICRI to be connected and telephone (cell, land-line, unsecure/secure) with a detach-able handset or a 2.5mm jack. The ICRI’s “RJ22”...

  • Page 21: Using A Cellular Telephone

    Using a cellular telephone. NOTE: If a cellular telephone with a 2.5mm “headset” jack will be linked through the ICRI to the 2-way radios, an interconnect cable (part number 179.0693) with a 2.5mm plug can be used. When connecting to a cellular telephone connect the small, single shaft connector to the headset jack on the cellular telephone.

  • Page 22: Using The Sat Phone Jack

    Set telephone’s earphone audio to a mid-level setting following the telephone’s instructions. After the interconnect cable from the ICRI is connected to the telephone handset, a dial tone should be heard in the earphones of the portable radio and in the earpiece of the "local" handset.

  • Page 23: Icri To Icri Link

    It is not necessary to power off or restart the ICRIs after connecting/disconnecting the link cable. All radios on a particular “Talk Group” (1, 2, 3 or 4) regardless of ICRI will be linked together when the link cable is connected.

  • Page 24: Appendix A: Icri Options

    To utilize the speaker function, connect the supplied speaker cable to one of the speaker jacks and the input jack of your amplified speaker. Operate your speakers as normal, using their external power source and on/off function to control volume level and output. The ICRI will function as normal and does not require any modifications.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Set-Up Of The Cable-Reel

    3. Connect the unspooled cable to a radio port on the ICRI. Be sure to align the keyway and secure the connectors together with the locking ring on the male connector.
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  • Page 29: Icri Unit Identifier

    If needed, this function can be temporarily muted. This unit has been configured with a three position power switch. This switch serves three functions. It is used to turn the ICRI “ON” and “OFF” and turn to the BRIDGE ID ON and OFF. There is no delay or “reboot” time when switching between the three positions..

  • Page 30: Appendix B: Connector Pin-Out Data

    HAS TWIST FOR ICRI USE P/N: 179.0692 ONLY - SEE MANUAL WARNING LABEL RJ 45 RJ 45 CONNECTOR CONNECTOR 2.25" LONG ORG/WHT ORG/WHT BLU/WHT BLU/WHT GRN/WHT GRN/WHT BRN/WHT BRN/WHT CAT 5 CABLE FIGURE 31: ICRI PIN OUT DATA - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Appendix C: Icri Applications

    APPENDIX C: ICRI APPLICATIONS FIGURE 32: REPEATING BODY WIRE SIGNAL FIGURE 33: BELOW GRADE OR IN-BUILDING LINK TO TRUNKED REPEATER - 31 -...
  • Page 32 ALIGATOR CLIPS LAND MOBILE RADIO INTERFACE MADE IN USA CAGE CODE: 0EEY2 www.c-at.com U.S. PATENT #6,826,647 BLACK CIGARETTE LIGHTER 8 " AA" BATTERY PACK UP TO 1,000' INTERFACE CABLE FIGURE 34: ICRI WITH ATTACHMENTS (NOT TO SCALE) - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Appendix D: Icri Chassis

    NOTE: TO REMOVE THE CONNECTOR, PULL ON THE BACK OF THE CONNECTOR BODY INSTEAD OF TWISTING OR TURNING THE CONNECTOR. 3. TURN ON THE ICRI. THE RED OR GREEN LIGHT BELOW THE POWER SWITCH SHOULD BE LIT. NOTE: IF NEITHER LIGHT IS LIT, VERIFY THAT THE POWER SOURCE IS PROPERLY CONNECTED AT BOTH ENDS.

  • Page 34: Appendix E: Part Numbers For Icri, Accessories And Cables

    As of 1/10/2006 Part Number PORTABLE ICRI ICRI, 5 radio I/O ports + 1 handset I/O port + and 1 telephone I/O port, with padded carrying 500.9250 case ICRI, 5 radio + 1 handset I/O port + 1 telephone I/O port, supplied with padded carrying case.
  • Page 35 179.0738 Com-Net Ericsson™ Orion mobile interface cable ("Y" cable/box so normal function of 179.0743 radio is not affected by ICRI link) 37 pin Motorola™ models MT-2000, JT-1000, HT-1000, MTS-2000, MTX-6000, MTX-838, XTS- 179.0630 3000 & EF Johnson 5100 interface cable Motorola™...

  • Page 36: Appendix F: Icri Board Adjustments

    APPENDIX F: icri Board Adjustments - 36 -...
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  • Page 38: Appendix G: Fcc 15.21 Information To User

    APPENDIX G: 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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