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CAT-800
Repeater Controller
Computer Automation Technology, Inc
7378 W. Atlantic Blvd. #239
Margate, Florida 33063
Phone: (954) 978-6171
Internet:
http://www.catauto.com

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  • Page 1 CAT-800 Repeater Controller Computer Automation Technology, Inc 7378 W. Atlantic Blvd. #239 Margate, Florida 33063 Phone: (954) 978-6171 Internet: http://www.catauto.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications Introduction Specifications Chapter 2 System Configurations Repeater – Transceiver - Transceiver Diagram Repeater – Transceiver - RLS-1000 Diagram Repeater – Transceiver - CL-100 Catlink Diagram Repeater – Transceiver - WX-250 Weather Receiver Diagram Dipswitch Settings Chapter 3 Repeater Control by DTMF Commands...
  • Page 3 Chapter 5 Repeater Programming by DTMF Commands Initialization Programming the Master Unlock Number Locking the Controller Internal Command Assignment Table Program Scheduler Event Macros Day of Week Scheduler Programming Table Program User Macros User Macro Default Table Program Event Macros Event Macro Default Table Set Clock Time 5-10...
  • Page 4 System Code Page 9-11 System Long Timer Page 9-13 System Short Timer Page 9-15 Internet Settings Page 9-16 Chapter Vocabulary Word List Vocabulary Word List Table 10-1 Chapter Drawings CAT-800 PC Board Artwork 11-1 DR-800 PC Board Artwork 11-2 Chapter Schematics...
  • Page 5 Schematics (Five Sheets) 12-1 CAT-800 Schematic Sheet 1 of 4 12-2 CAT-800 Schematic Sheet 2 of 4 12-3 CAT-800 Schematic Sheet 3 of 4 12-4 CAT-800 Schematic Sheet 4 of 4 12-5 DR-800 Schematic Sheet 1 of 1 12-6 Chapter...
  • Page 6 I Don't Have Time To Read This Manual If you are anxious to get the CAT-800 in operating and don't have time to read this manual, the following short version will appeal to you. This is a list of the minimum steps required to install the CAT-800 and verify its operation.

  • Page 7: Vocabulary Word List Table

    Program Voice Identification Key-up and enter the seven digit unlock number [1234567]. The voice will say: "CAT-800 CONTROL." Key-up and send [*3101], followed by the three digit numbers that represents your call letters form the Voice Message Vocabulary Word List table.
  • Page 8 Programming Command *21 14 55 2 25 01 15 Exit Programming Mode Key-up and send [*0]. Un-key, the controller will lock-up and the voice will say: "MANUAL EXIT." The CAT-800 will lock-up automatically when the programming timer expires. The voice will say: "TIMER EXIT." Program Unique Unlock Number Program a new seven digit UNLOCK number.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT-800 Repeater Controller. The CAT-800 is a three-port controller and will support a repeater on Port #1 and transceivers on Port #2 and #3. The CAT-800 is designed to be a drop-in for the very popular CAT-250 controller adding a third port and Internet conductivity.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    FCC Part 15 RF Interference When installed in the RME-200L rack mount enclosure, the CAT-800 has been tested and found to meet the standards for a Class A digital device, as specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation.
  • Page 11 TRANSCEIVER J3-5 RX AUDIO #3 (PORT #3) J3-6 SWITCH #3 J3-7 SWITCH #4 J3-8 GROUND J3-9 +12VDC OUTPUT Figure 2-1 In this configuration the CAT-800 supports a repeater on Port #1 and a transceiver on Port #2 and Port #3.
  • Page 12 J3-8 Figure 2-2 In this configuration the CAT-800 supports a repeater on Port #1, an RLS-1000 Remote Link switch on Port #2 and a transceiver on Port #3. The RLS-1000B provides a method to connect three transceivers to Port #2 of the CAT-800 repeater controller.
  • Page 13 Figure 2-3 In this configuration the CAT-800 supports a repeater on Port #1, a transceiver on Port #2 and a CL- 100A on Port #3. The CL-100 is a complete standalone RF interface to the Internet. A pair of Cat- Links will provide a VOIP link to another repeater or remote transceiver.
  • Page 14 J4-4 Figure 2-4 In this configuration the CAT-800 supports a repeater on Port #1, a transceiver on Port #2 and a WX- 250 Weather receiver on Port #3. The WX-250 is a highly sensitive receiver with a digital decoder that responds to Specific Area Message Encoded (SAME) alerts transmitted by the NOAA weather station located in your geographic area.

  • Page 15: Dipswitch Settings

    If dipswitch #6 is changed the power must be cycled for the change to take effect. Switch 7 This switch is used to initialize the CAT-800. Set this switch to ON. Cycle the power OFF and back ON. During power-up, the memory will be flushed and reloaded with default values. The voice will say: "RESET SYSTEM OK."...

  • Page 16: Interrogation Of Repeater Control Status

    Un-key and the voice will say: "TWO ONE ON." Control of the CAT-800 is also available through the Port #2 and Port #3 receivers. The procedure is the same as above however the default control operator code for Port #2 is [200] and Port #3 is [300].
  • Page 17 CAT-800 Repeater Control Channels Zone 1 PORT #1 TRANSMIT ENABLE* PORT #1 CTCSS ENABLE PORT #1 RECEIVER ENABLE* PORT #1 TURN ON DELAY ENABLE PORT #1 TRANSMITTER HANG TIME ENABLE* PORT #1 COURTESY TONE ENABLE* PORT #1 DTMF MUTING ENABLE...
  • Page 18 Zone 5 USER LOGIC INPUT #1 ENABLE* USER LOGIC INPUT #2 ENABLE* USER LOGIC INPUT #3 ENABLE* USER LOGIC INPUT #4 ENABLE* USER LOGIC INPUT #5 ENABLE* RESERVED ENABLE RESERVED ENABLE RESERVED ENABLE Zone 6 USER OUTPUT SWITCH #1 ENABLE* USER OUTPUT SWITCH #2 ENABLE* USER OUTPUT SWITCH #3...

  • Page 19: Read Firmware Version

    Read Firmware Version To read the current firmware version of the CAT-800, key-up and enter the control operator prefix code followed by [100*8]. Un-key and the CAT-800’s voice will say: “VERSION TWO POINT ZERO ZERO”. The default control operator code for Port #1 is [100]. EXAMPLE: Key-up and enter [100*8]. Use the default control operator code [200] for Port #2 and [300] for Port #3.
  • Page 20 3. Port #1 Receiver Enable (*) When this channel is enabled the CAT-800 will respond to a RF input from the Port #1 receiver. When this channel is disabled the Port #1 transmitter will continue to operate by responding to RF inputs from the Port #2 and Port #3 receivers.
  • Page 21 3. Port #2 Receiver Enable (*) When this channel is enabled the CAT-800 will respond to a RF input from the Port #2 receiver. When this channel is disabled the Port #2 transmitter will continue to operate by responding to RF inputs from the Port #1 and Port #3 receivers.
  • Page 22 3. Port #3 Receiver Enable (*) When this channel is enabled the CAT-800 will respond to a RF input from the Port #3 receiver. When this channel is disabled the Port #3 transmitter will continue to operate by responding to RF inputs from the Port #1 and Port #2 receivers.
  • Page 23 7. Grandfather Clock Enable (*) (Event Macro 33) When this channel is enabled, the CAT-800 will announce the time of day every hour on the hour. This channel enables the Grandfather Clock Event Macro #33, which sends voice message 8 on the repeater’s transmitter.
  • Page 24 Zone 5 Control Channels 1. User Logic Input #1 Enable (*) (Event Macros 07 and 08) When this channel is enabled, a transition from low to high on connector J1-1 will execute event macro #07 while a transition from high to low will execute event macro #08. 2.
  • Page 25 Zone 6 Control Channels 1. USER Output Switch #1 Enable When this channel is enabled, switch #1 will perform per its pre-defined function. Connector J1-14 or J2-6 will sink 150 MA to ground. At default this switch is defined as a DTMF remote controlled switch. Use the User Macro #10 command [811] to turn the switch on and User Macro #11 command [810] to turn the switch off.
  • Page 26 Zone 7 Control Channels 1. Repeater Voice ID Enable (*) (Event Macro 17) When this channel is enabled, the CAT-800 will execute Event Macro 17 identifying the repeater’s transmitter in voice. Voice message #1 is assigned as the default message.

  • Page 27: Dtmf Keypad Test

    Zone 8 Control Channels 1. Forced DTMF Entry D Key Enable (*) (All Ports) When this channel is enabled it is possible to force a DTMF command even while the port is active. To force a DTMF command, end the command with a [D]. This key can be changed with the [*29X] programming command.

  • Page 28: Dtmf Access

    During normal operation a DTMF command is processed when the input goes inactive. It is possible to force a DTMF command entry even while the input is active. The CAT-800 will accept the [D] key as an entry command. This key can be changed with the [*29X] programming command. NOTE: Zone 8 Channel 1 must be enabled for the CAT-800 to accept the Forced DTMF command on ports 1, 2 and 3.

  • Page 29: User Output Switches

    User Output Switches The CAT-800 has five output switches. At default the switches are assigned as DTMF remote control switches. They are controlled by user macros 10 through 19. From the user macro table on page 5-7, key-up and enter [811] to turn switch #1 on or [810] to turn switch #1 off.

  • Page 30: Initialization

    Port #1 only. Initialization To initialize the CAT-800, set dipswitch #7 to on and cycle DC power. During power-up, the voice will say: "RESET SYSTEM OK." Set dipswitch #7 to off. Initialization consists of the following operations: All memory locations are cleared.
  • Page 31 CAT-800 Internal Command Assignments The Internal Command Structure is a series of four digit commands used to program the CAT-800’s User and Event Macro strings and the five hardware input switches. INTERNAL COMMAND TABLE COMMAND CHANNEL ACTION CONTROL REPEATER ZONE 1...
  • Page 32 AUDIO SWITCH CONTROL [WAV PLAYER TO TX1-TX2] 531X 0=OFF 1=ON AUDIO SWITCH CONTROL [WAV PLAYER TO TX1-TX3] 532X 0=OFF 1=ON AUDIO SWITCH CONTROL [WAV PLAYER TO TX1-TX2-TX3] 533X 0=OFF 1=ON AUDIO SWITCH CONTROL [RX2 AUDIO TO TX3 AUDIO] 540X 0=OFF 1=ON AUDIO SWITCH CONTROL [RX3 AUDIO TO TX2 AUDIO] 550X 0=OFF 1=ON...
  • Page 33 DISCONNECT PORT #2 and PORT #3 FROM PORT #1 7230 ----- EVENT MACRO DISABLE 80XX 01-60 EVENT MACRO ENABLE 81XX 01-60 EVENT MACRO BLOCK IF ANY PORT IS ACTIVE 8300 ----- USER MACRO DISABLE 84XX 01-40 USER MACRO ENABLE 85XX 01-40 VOICE WORDS 9XXX...
  • Page 34 Program Scheduled Event Macro Time for Week of Every Month Example: Set Event Macro 45 for 2 Tuesday of every month at 7:30 AM. Minutes Second Tuesday of Month (11-57) Hour Month of Year (00-12) Event Macro (Every Month) *11 45 07 30 23 00 SCHEDULER PROGRAMMING MINUTES AND HOURS 00-59 Minutes...

  • Page 35: Program User Macros

    A user macro is a series of commands, defined by the repeater owner. User macros permit the owner to customize certain aspects of repeater operation. Once the CAT-800 decodes the macro number, the commands will execute in the order they were stored within the macro string. The CAT-800 supports thirty user macros.

  • Page 36: User Macro Default Table

    USER MACRO DEFAULT TABLE READ PORT CONNECTION STATUS [6511-7000-6510] CONNECT PORT #2 TO PORT #1 [7121-6411-9002-9875-6410] DISCONNECT PORT #2 FROM PORT #1 [7120-6411-9002-9324-6410] CONNECT PORT #3 TO PORT #1 [7131-6421-9003-9875-6420] DISCONNECT PORT #3 FROM PORT #1 [7130-6421-9003-9324-6420] CONNECT PORT #2 AND #3 TO PORT #1 [7231-6431-9002-9003-9875-6430] DISCONNECT PORT #2 AND #3 FROM PORT #1 [7230-6431-9002-9003-9324-6430]...

  • Page 37: Program Event Macros

    Event Macro Command Memory Event Macros are used to perform custom operations at pre determined times during repeater operation. There are seven basic types of event macros. They are: Port Activity, Logic Input, Repeater ID, Load and Play Courtesy Tones, Play Voice Messages, Link Auto Disconnect, Scheduled Event. Read Event Macro Locations (01-60) Key-up and send [*16XX].

  • Page 38: Event Macro Default Table

    EVENT MACRO DEFAULT TABLE PORT #1 INPUT ACTIVE PORT #1 INPUT INACTIVE PORT #2 INPUT ACTIVE PORT #2 INPUT INACTIVE PORT #3 INPUT ACTIVE PORT #3 INPUT INACTIVE LOGIC INPUT #1 ACTIVE HIGH [6811-6311-9800-9001-9656-6310] LOGIC INPUT #1 ACTIVE LOW [6810-6311-9800-9001-9654-6310] LOGIC INPUT #2 ACTIVE HIGH [6821-6311-9800-9002-9656-6310] LOGIC INPUT #2 ACTIVE LOW...
  • Page 39 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #42 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #43 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #44 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #45 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #46 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #47 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #48 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #49 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #50 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #51 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #52 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #53 SCHEDULED EVENT MACRO #54...

  • Page 40: Program Dtmf Muting Override Command

    TIMED MESSAGE #2 “TIME MESSAGE 2” TIMED MESSAGE #3 “TIME MESSAGE 3” TIMED MESSAGE #4 “TIME MESSAGE 4” GRANDFATHER CLOCK MESSAGE “CAT-800 THE TIME IS” TIME OF DAY REQUEST MESSAGE “THE TIME IS” MESSAGE 10 “MESSAGE 10” MESSAGE 11 “MESSAGE 11”...

  • Page 41: Program Cw Identification

    Program CTCSS Inputs [*3610 - *3634] The CAT-800 has three CTCSS logic inputs, one for each of the three ports. At default the three inputs are set for “COR and CTCSS” active high logic. Use the *36XX programming commands to change the CTCSS logic inputs.
  • Page 42 *3634 SET PORT #3 CTCSS LOGIC (COR OR CTCSS) ACTIVE LO 5-13...

  • Page 43: User Function Output Switch Table

    Program USER Function Output Switch Assignments [*39X0 - *39X4] At default the five switches are set up as DTMF remote control switches. To read a switch setting, enter the [*39X0]. To configure the switch as a user function switch use the [*39X1] programming command. To configure the switch as a fan control relay driver use the [*39X2] programming command.
  • Page 44 This memory area is reserved for storage of control and prefix numbers. These numbers can be from one to seven digits and will change to a default value when the CAT-800 is powered up with dipswitch #7 set to the on position.
  • Page 45 This programming command is reserved for future use. Secondary Unlock Number [*512*] This programming command selects the secondary unlock number used to place the CAT-800 in the programming mode. This number is not restricted to a seven-digit number. The default number is [7654321].
  • Page 46 Port #2 Inactivity Disconnect Timer [*605*] This timer determines how long Port #2 remains inactive before event macro 38 executes. Control Zone 2 Channel 6 must be enabled. This timer is programmable between 60 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 600 seconds. Port #3 Inactivity Disconnect Timer [*606*] This timer determines how long Port #3 remains inactive before event macro 39 executes.

  • Page 47: Program Courtesy Tones

    Memory space is provided for [8] custom courtesy tones. Each tone can consist of up to three different tone frequencies of various lengths and separations. Send Courtesy Tone (1-8) Key-up and send [*91X]. Un-key and the CAT-800 will transmit the courtesy tone. "X" represents the courtesy tone table location. Program Courtesy Tone (1-8) Key-up and send [*92X] followed by the table position, frequency, duration and separation numbers from the courtesy tone-programming table.

  • Page 48: Courtesy Tone Programming Table

    Key-up and send [*93X]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Paging Tone Memory The CAT-800 will generate two-tone sequential paging tones. The first tone will be on for one second while the second tone will be on for three seconds. Memory space is provided for five paging tones. See the Two-Tone Sequential Paging Frequency Table.

  • Page 49: Audio Test Tone

    To exit the programming mode and return to normal repeater operation, key-up and send [*0]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL EXIT." If you fail to exit the programming mode, the CAT-800 will exit the programming mode when the [*613*] timer expires. The CAT-800 will return to normal operation.

  • Page 50: Dtmf Programming Command Table

    CAT-800 DTMF Programming Commands ENTRY DTMF PROGRAMMING COMMAND TABLE DEFAULT *10XX READ SCHEDULED EVENT TIME (40-59) *11XX PROGRAM SCHEDULED EVENT TIME (40-59) *12XX ERASE SCHEDULED EVENT TIME (40-59) *13XX READ USER MACRO (01-40) *14XX PROGRAM USER MACRO (01-40) *15XX ERASE USER MACRO (01-40)
  • Page 51 *501* PROGRAM CONTROL OPERATOR NUMBER PORT #1 *502* PROGRAM CONTROL OPERATOR NUMBER PORT #2 *503* PROGRAM CONTROL OPERATOR NUMBER PORT #3 *504* PROGRAM DTMF ACCESS CODE *505* PROGRAM TIME OF DAY REQUEST NUMBER *506* PROGRAM DTMF PAD TEST NUMBER *507* PROGRAM LOAD COURTESY TONE NUMBER *508* PROGRAM PAGING TONE DEMO NUMBER (01 –...

  • Page 52: Interfacing To Other Equipment

    COR circuit is an open collector switch and requires a pull-up resistor. The CAT-800 has a built in pull-up resistor for Port #1 COR. Set dipswitch #1 to on because COR #1 is considered active low. If the repeater’s COR output is 0 VDC and goes above 3VDC when a signal is being received this is considered an active high COR.

  • Page 53: Receiver De-Emphasis

    Internet. A flashing green indicates data is being transferred. Power Supply The CAT-800 is powered by an external 12VDC power supply. Connect the positive lead of the supply to the center pin of the coaxial power connector and the negative lead to the outer conductor. The power connector is a 2.5/5.5mm plug.

  • Page 54: Test Point Table

    U6-15 BATT Clock Battery Voltage Plus Lead of Clock Battery TP-20 3.3 Volt Regulator TP-21 5.0 Volt Regulator Heartbeat LED The red LED located on the board will flash once a second to indicate the CAT-800 is executing its program.

  • Page 55: Header Connector Definitions

    P7 and readjust theTX2 control. Header (P8) This connector is used to interface the Digital Voice WAV Player to the CAT-800 Controller. It provides power and the data and clock signals used to control the DR-800 while receiving a busy signal and play back the audio from the DR-800.

  • Page 56: Connector Assignment Table

    Connector Assignment Table J1 the 25 pin “D” connector contains the Port #1 and Port #2 connections and the five Logic inputs and the five output switches. J2 the 9 pin “D” connector contains the Port #2 connections and Output switches #1 and #2.
  • Page 57 If you only want to send a CTCSS tone on the transmitter’s output whenever PTT #1 is active connect the CAT-800 PTT #1 directly to the repeater’s PTT input. Connect the CAT-800’s switch #5 (J1-7) to the TS64WDS’s pin #8 ORANGE/WHITE wire. Program switch #5 to follow the PTT output with the (*3953) command.

  • Page 58: Internet Setup Using Ethernet Port

    Chapter 7 – Internet Setup If you plan to connect the CAT-800 to your router it will not be necessary to make any changes to its IP or GATEWAY addresses. If you intend to connect the CAT-800 to a different Internet source you can use the Ethernet port or the USB port with the CAT-800 Editor program.
  • Page 59 Along the top of the window click the “Load Default Settings” button. All of the buttons will light up and the editor will display the CAT-800 memory as it is after a reset when power is applied with dipswitch #7 in the on position.

  • Page 60: Define Ctcss Logic Inputs

    Set the Clock (USB) This window displays the time of your computer’s clock. If the time is correct click the “Set CAT-800 Clock” button. When the button turns green the CAT-800’s clock will be set. Click “OK” to return to the previous window.

  • Page 61: Define User Outputs

    Define User Outputs Click on the “Define User Outputs” tab. You will see a window similar to the one below. The CAT-800 has five user defined output switches. At default the five outputs are set up as DTMF remote control switches.
  • Page 62 Zone Channels The CAT-800 has nine control zones with eight control channels each. The first three zones are assigned to control the three ports. Zones 4 thru Zone 8 are global control zones common to all three ports. Zone 5 controls the five user logic inputs while Zone 6 controls the five user output switches.
  • Page 63 Control Codes If you clicked on the “LOCK AND KEYS” button at the top of the main editor window you will see a window similar to the one below. The codes can be between one and seven digits and can contain the letters A, B and C.
  • Page 64 CW Message If you clicked on the “CW” button at the top of the main editor window you will see a window similar to the one below. Click the CLEAR button. Click the numbers and letters in the vertical column to construct the repeaters CW identification.
  • Page 65 Voice Synthesizer Messages If you clicked on the “MICROPHONE” button at the top of the main editor window you will see a window similar to the one below. Voice Message #1 is the repeater’s identification. Place the hand on the message and click.
  • Page 66 Once the CAT-800 decodes the macro number, the commands will execute in the order they were stored within the macro string. The CAT-800 supports forty user macros. If you clicked on the “BOY AND GIRL” button at the top of the main editor window you will see a window similar to the one below.
  • Page 67 Upload Data Using USB Transfer Connect a USB cable between the CAT-800 and your computer. Click the “CAT Up Arrow” button to transfer the configure file you prepared with the editor program into the memory of the CAT-800 controller. Download Data Using USB Transfer You can also click the “CAT Down Arrow”...
  • Page 68 Internet Configuration File Transfer / Clock Set If the CAT-800 is at a remote location you can transfer your configuration file through the Internet. Click the configuration file transfer button at the top of the main editor window. Enter the IP address in the window and click the Login button.
  • Page 69 Connect the CAT-800 to a port on your router. Place the CAT-800’s default IP address 192.168.1.245 in the address line of your browser. Press enter and the computer will display the CAT-800 Login page. The default Username and Password are case sensitive and are both cat800.

  • Page 70: Start Page

    CAT-800 Start Page If the CAT-800 is connected to the internet, you can use the Internet browser in your computer, I- Phone or I-Pad to control, program and execute user macros, force voice messages and send paging tones. To execute one of the forty user macros enter the number into the cell and click [EXECUTE].
  • Page 71 1-3. Port #1 Receiver Enable When this box is checked the CAT-800 will respond to a RF input from the Port #1 receiver. When this channel is disabled the Port #1 transmitter will continue to operate by responding to RF inputs from the...
  • Page 72 2-3. Port #2 Receiver Enable When this channel is enabled the CAT-800 will respond to a RF input from the Port #2 receiver. When this channel is disabled the Port #2 transmitter will continue to operate by responding to RF inputs from the Port #1 and Port #3 receivers.
  • Page 73 2-6. Port #2 Auto-Disconnect Enable (Event Macro #34) When this box is checked, after a period of Port #2 inactivity the CAT-800 will execute event macro [34]. The default setting of event macro #34 will disconnect Port #2 from Port #1 and Port #3.
  • Page 74 3-3. Port #3 Receiver Enable When the box is checked the CAT-800 will respond to a RF input from the Port #3 receiver. When the box is unchecked the Port #3 transmitter will continue to operate by responding to RF inputs from the Port #1 and Port #2 receivers.
  • Page 75 4-7. Grandfather Clock Enable (Event Macro 33) When the box is checked, the CAT-800 will announce the time of day every hour on the hour. This channel enables the Grandfather Clock Event Macro #33, which sends voice message 8 on the repeater’s transmitter.
  • Page 76 5-1. User Logic Input #1 Enable (Event Macros 07 and 08) When the box is checked, a transition from low to high on connector J1-1 will execute event macro #07 while a transition from high to low will execute event macro #08. 5-2.
  • Page 77 Zone 7 / 8 Control channels 7-1. Repeater Voice ID Enable (Event Macro 17) When the box is checked, the CAT-800 will execute Event Macro 17 identifying the repeater’s transmitter in voice. Voice message #1 is assigned as the default message.
  • Page 78 7-6. Timed Message #2 Enabled (Event Macro 30) When the box is checked, timed voice message #2 will occur on a regular schedule subject to the setting of the #2 timer and event macro #30. This message will consist of up to 15 words selected from the voice vocabulary table.
  • Page 79 [SAVE SETTINGS] at the bottom of the page. These numbers can be from one to seven digits and will change to a default value when the CAT-800 is powered up with dipswitch #7 set to the on position. NOTE: The primary unlock number must be seven digits.
  • Page 80 Primary Unlock Number This number must be entered to unlock the CAT-800 and place it in the programming mode for over the air DTMF programming. The Primary Unlock number must be seven digits. Secondary Unlock Number This number must be entered to unlock the CAT-800 and place it in the programming mode for over the air DTMF programming.
  • Page 81 CAT-800 Long Timers You can change any of the CAT-800 Long Timer settings by changing the time in the appropriate boxes and clicking [SAVE SETTINGS] at the bottom of the page. When the CAT-800 is initialized, these timers are automatically loaded with default values.
  • Page 82 Port #2 Inactivity Disconnect Timer This timer determines how long Port #2 remains inactive before event macro 38 executes. Control Zone 2 Channel 6 must be enabled. This timer is programmable between 60 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 600 seconds. Port #3 Inactivity Disconnect Timer This timer determines how long Port #3 remains inactive before event macro 39 executes.
  • Page 83 CAT-800 Short Timers You can change any of the CAT-800 Short Timer settings by changing the time in the appropriate boxes and clicking [SAVE SETTINGS] at the bottom of the page. When the CAT-800 is initialized, these timers are automatically loaded with default values.
  • Page 84 MAC Address is assigned to every piece of equipment that connects to the Internet. This number cannot be changed and is the electronic serial number for your CAT-800 controller. If necessary, use this web page to change the IP address, Router address or Port numbers.
  • Page 85 Chapter 10 - Voice Vocabulary Zero Band Expect Juliet Base July Beacon Fail June Three Below Failure Four Between Fahrenheit Five Bravo Fast Keypad Break February Kilo Seven Button Feet Knots Eight File Nine Filed Land Call Final Last Eleven Calling Fire Late...
  • Page 86 Night Type Female Right Today’s Good Morning Normal Road Transceiver Good Afternoon North Roger Tone Good Evening Romeo November Route Uniform Time Variables Unit Time of Day Number Safe Unlimited Day of Week Saturday Until Day and Month O'clock Scattered Salutation October Seconds...
  • Page 87 Chapter 11 Drawings CAT-800 Repeater Controller Board 11-1...
  • Page 88 DR-800 Digital Audio Player 11-2...
  • Page 89 Chapter 12 - Schematic Controller Board (CAT-800) Sheet 1 of 4 Controller Board (CAT-800) Sheet 2 of 4 Controller Board (CAT-800) Sheet 3 of 4 Controller Board (CAT-800) Sheet 4 of 4 Digital Voice WAV Player Board (DR-800) Sheet 1 of 1...
  • Page 90 CAT-800 Sheet 1 of 4 12-2...
  • Page 91 CAT-800 Sheet 2 of 4 12-3...
  • Page 92 Sheet 3 of 4 12-4...
  • Page 93 Sheet 4 of 4 12-5...
  • Page 94 DR-800 Digital Audio WAV Player Sheet 1 of 1 12-6...
  • Page 95 Chapter 13 - Part List CAT-800 Repeater Controller Parts List Quantity Type Value Designation Capacitor 33pf 50V C46,C48,C50 Capacitor .001uf 50V Capacitor .0047uf 50V Capacitor .015uf 50V C34,C36 Capacitor .1uf 50V C1,C2,C4,C5,C6,C8,C9,C19,C24,C31 C32,C33,C35,C37,C38,C39,C40,C41 C42,C43,C44,C45,C47,C49,C51 Capacitor .47uf 50V C29,C32,C35 Capacitor User Option Capacitor...
  • Page 96 Resistor 6 Pin SIP Resistor 8 Pin SIP R18,R27,R42 Resistor 10K 10 Pin SIP R2,R4,R5 Resistor R7,R18,R19,R26,R28,R29,R30 R31,R36,R38,R40,R42,R48 Resistor R16,R17 Resistor 100K R49,R50,R52,R53,R55,R56,R58,R59 Resistor 560K R51,R54,R57,R60 Resistor User Option R8,R9,R10,R11 Switch DIP Switch 8 Position 13-2...
  • Page 97 Make sure you have saved your existing configuration file before continuing with this procedure. Turn off power to the CAT-800. Push and hold the firmware update button switch S2. Turn on power then after three seconds, release S2 and verify the power light is on.
  • Page 98 Click the “Program” tab to display the window below: Click the Browse button and select the new CAT-800 firmware Update File (“bin” file). NOTE: Set Program Address Offset to 0 and check “Verify After Program”. When ready, click the Program button (located above the red Texas icon). After programming and verification has completed remove power from your CAT-800.

  • Page 99: Controller Projects

    Chapter - 15 Controller Projects Project #1 - “Emergency Power Announcement” This project turns on Timed Message #1 to announce to repeater users that the repeater is operating on emergency power. When line power is restored the message turns off. Unlock the controller to place the controller in programming mode.

  • Page 100: Change Grandfather Clock Message

    Project #4 – “Change Grandfather Clock Message” This project removes: “CAT EIGHT HUNDRED REPEATER” from the grandfather clock message and replace it with “W4XYZ REPEATER”. Substitute your call letters. Unlock the controller to place the controller in programming mode. Key-up and enter: [1234567] Program the voice Message #8 with W4XYZ repeater.
  • Page 101 Project #8 – “Program Scheduler to make club meeting announcement. This project programs the scheduler to turn on Timed Message #1 at 6:00 AM on the second Tuesday of the month and turn Timed Message #1 off at 8:30 PM. Unlock the controller to place the controller in programming mode.

  • Page 102: Digital Voice Player Installation

    Digital Voice WAV Player Installation Mount the DR-800 on the under side of the cover using the supplied drill template and hardware. Connect the ribbon cable to the P8 header on the CAT-800 board. The CAT-800 controller requires firmware Version 1.02 or greater.

  • Page 103: Digital Audio Player Control

    To play a track, key-up and enter the DIDITAL AUDIO WAV player prefix number [725] followed by the two-digit track number. The CAT-800 will key the transmitter and play the track. [725] Is the default prefix number. This number can be changed using the [*510*XXX] programming command.

  • Page 104: Reprogram Voice Message #8

    Program Event Macro #29 Timed Message #1 to Play Track #3 Unlock the controller with the seven digit unlock number [1234567]. Key-up and send [*1729] followed by a [1] to enable the macro followed by the string of internal commands to be executed. Un- key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."...

  • Page 105: Wav File Generation

    WAV File Generation If you do not have a program to generate WAV files for the DR-800 may I suggest a program called: Audacity 2.1.2. This program was used to generate the default test WAV files of tracks #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.

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