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  • Page 1 Futurecom Systems Group, ULC VRX1000 Functional Description...
  • Page 2 8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description NOTES January 2020 Page 2 of 74...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Band Locking ....................... 13 VRX1000 Features Supported on Motorola Infrastructure ..........14 ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’ PSUs ................... 15 ‘VRX1000 Enabled’ PSU Features Supported on Non-Motorola Infrastructure ..16 VRX1000 Operation and Basic Features ..............17 VRX1000 Status Display ....................17 ‘DVRS/VRX Enabled’ Mobile Radio TGs / Channels ............17 ‘DVRS/ VRX Disabled’...
  • Page 4 Adaptive Power Control ....................37 Digital Audio Buffering ....................37 P25 Encryption ......................38 Remote VRX1000 Activation and Steering by PSU Call Alert (Page) ......39 Emergency in Digital Mode ................... 41 Emergency Alarm ......................41 Emergency Call ......................42 Emergency Revert through VRX1000................
  • Page 5 Analog VRX1000 Mode with 3600 Baud Analog or Digital Trunking Mode Selected on MSU ............................ 62 Analog VRX1000 Mode with P25 Phase II (TDMA) Trunking Mode Selected on MSU ..63 Mixed VRX1000 Mode ..................... 64 Special Features Support ....................65...

  • Page 6: List Of Tables

    Table 3 VRX1000 Features vs Type of PSU..............14 Table 4 DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled PSU Models............... 15 Table 5 'VRX1000 Enabled' PSU Features Supported on Non-Motorola Infrastructure . 16 Table 6 OFF Mode Operation ................... 21 Table 7 SYSTEM Mode Operation ................... 21 Table 8 LOCAL Mode Operation ..................

  • Page 7: Manual Revisions

    8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description Manual Revisions Rev # Date Notes & References November 11, 2014 Original Release November 20, 2014 Updated MIL-STD-810G July 22, 2015 Firmware R1.20/SR7.15.5 Update October 15, 2015 Firmware R1.21/Q4 SER 2015 Update February 11, 2016 Firmware R1.22/Q1 SER 2016...

  • Page 8: Computer Software Copyrights

    Futurecom products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Futurecom. The purchase of Futurecom products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppels, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Futurecom, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description Introduction The VRX1000 is a simplex radio coverage extender, which is interfaced to a compatible remote mount Motorola Solutions Mobile Radio (see Table 1) and enables Portable Subscriber Units (PSUs) to be used in areas where only Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) coverage is available and PSU coverage is either intermittent or completely absent.

  • Page 10: Vrx1000 Compatibility

    VRX1000. Table 1 VRX1000 Compatible MSUs The VRX1000 is a simplex radio coverage extender, which is interfaced to a compatible remote mount Motorola Solutions Mobile Radio and enables Portable Subscriber Units (PSU) to be used in areas where only Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) coverage is available and PSU coverage is either intermittent or completely absent.

  • Page 11: Vrx1000 Models

    Cross-Band Cross-Band VRX1000 models do not include any filters on the MSU side since the MSU and VRX1000 are not intended to simultaneously operate in the same frequency band. In single band MSU configurations the MSU and VRX1000 operate in different frequency bands.

  • Page 12: In-Band

    The VRX1000 filter provides 40 dB isolation on the Mobile radio transmit / receive frequencies. The filter installed at the output of the MSU is designed to provide 40dB isolation on the VRX1000 TX/RX Frequency Range.

  • Page 13: Band Locking

    MSU will be prevented from using frequencies in the same band while the VRX1000 is active (i.e. in SYSTEM or LOCAL mode). In this case the MSU will no longer allow roaming to sites using the locked out band. If the MSU is currently on a trunking site that uses the locked out band, the MSU will roam to another site.

  • Page 14: Vrx1000 Features Supported On Motorola Infrastructure

    Table 3 VRX1000 Features vs Type of PSU Note 1 When selecting a VRX1000 Mode on the Generic P25 PSU, it registers upon first Group Call. Generic PSU is deregistered after a preprogrammed timer counting the period of inactivity expires.

  • Page 15: Dvrs/Vrx1000 Enabled' Psus

    ‘DVRS/VRX Enabled’, can only be programmed as ‘P25 Generic’ since they are not capable of enhanced communications with the VRX1000. IMPORTANT! The VRX1000 must have Option TT05953AA in order to be able to use with VRX/DVRS Enabled portable radios. January 2020...

  • Page 16: Vrx1000 Enabled' Psu Features Supported On Non-Motorola Infrastructure

    Limited Features support on P25 TDMA FNE Not Supported (Group Voice, PTT-ID and Emerg Alarm/Call) Table 5 'VRX1000 Enabled' PSU Features Supported on Non-Motorola Infrastructure *PC II support only; Enhanced Private Calls are only supported on Motorola infrastructure. January 2020 Page 16 of 74...

  • Page 17: Vrx1000 Operation And Basic Features

    VRX1000 operation may be enabled (by the VRX1000 and MSU programming) on selected mobile radio Talk Groups / channels and disabled on others. When the user selects a DVRS/ VRX1000 Enabled TG / channel on the MSU control head, the VRX1000 operation is enabled in the following manner: •...

  • Page 18: Dvrs/ Vrx Disabled' Mobile Radio Tgs / Channels

    Mode) if one of the VIP inputs on the MSU control head is wired to the desired trigger source – portable charger switch or door switch or custom manual switch. When AVRA is enabled in the VRX1000, the user still has the option of manually changing the VRX1000 mode from the MSU Control Head or remotely.

  • Page 19: Remote Activation Of The Vrx1000

    This feature requires the use of a P25 PSU and implies Digital or Forced Analog VRX1000 Mode of operation. To remotely activate a VRX1000, the PSU user can send a Call Alert (Page) with the ID of the specific VRX1000.

  • Page 20: Vrx1000 Modes Of Operation

    Alert is programmed in the “VRX1000 Remote Activation IDs” table. If “Generate Status on DVR Mode Change” is enabled for a given VRX1000 Profile (in the APX MSU) , the MSU will send back a mode change status to indicate the current VRX1000 mode (OFF, SYSTEM, LOCAL).

  • Page 21: Off Mode

    MSU Receiving from System VRX1000 does not repeat audio received by MSU. MSU Speaker Audio present. MSU User PTTs the MSU MSU Keys up. VRX1000 does not key up. Microphone PSU Activity on selected No MSU repeat, no ICM. VRX1000 channel...

  • Page 22: Local Mode

    ‘DVRS’ Button Press Short high-pitched tone. VRX1000 Control Mode is accessible. MSU Receiving from System VRX1000 may be programmed to repeat audio received by MSU to the PSU Users over the VRX1000 Channel. MSU Speaker Audio is present. MSU User PTTs the MSU...

  • Page 23: Selecting Vrx1000 Mode And Channel

    VRX channels (or no channel selection options at all). If Channel Strapping is enabled then the VRX1000 will always land on the specified Strapped VRX channel first even when more than one channel is on its allowed channels list.

  • Page 24: In Car Monitor (Icm)

    8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description In Car Monitor (ICM) The ICM feature allows the MSU to monitor PSU Voice traffic and is configurable in the MSU codeplug as follows: • ICM is enabled / disabled globally in the MSU via the ‘ICM Allowed’ Field •...

  • Page 25: Primary / Secondary Operation Basics

    During the ‘Primary / Secondary’ phase, the VRX1000 units exchange P25 messages. When a VRX1000 is activated (switched to System or Local mode), it sends a query – “Is there a Primary?” If it receives a Primary (or Permanent Primary) ‘Heart Beat’, then the VRX1000 assumes Secondary state.

  • Page 26: Table 9 Primary Vrx1000 Definitions

    Table 9 Primary VRX1000 Definitions NOTE: As an option, an external light may be placed on the top of the vehicle, which can be used to indicate which VRX1000 is the currently selected Primary. January 2020 Page 26 of 74...

  • Page 27: Permanent Primary Activation

    8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description Permanent Primary Activation If programmed, a VRX1000 can be forced to be a Permanent Primary from the MSU CH. NOTE: If another Permanent Primary is already present, the newly activated Permanent Primary VRX1000 will force the “old” Permanent Primary to assume Permanent Primary ‘On Standby’...

  • Page 28: Msu Scan

    8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description MSU Scan Supported MSU Scan Types The MSU Scan feature is allowed while the VRX1000 is active (System or Local Mode) if the MSU Scan type is configured as one of the following: • Trunking Scan •...

  • Page 29: Msu Issi Roaming

    MSU Talkback and Designated TX are not supported when a PSU makes a call through the VRX1000 while the MSU has SCAN enabled. The MSU always moves back from the landed to the selected channel when the PSU initiates a call through the VRX1000.
  • Page 30 8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description • Priority Channel PTT • PSU Reprogram request / Selector Lock • PSU Smart PTT • PSU Announcement Group operation • PSU Phase II P25 conventional operation NOTE: The unsupported PSU features list provided above may NOT include ALL unsupported features.

  • Page 31: P25 Digital Mode Operation

    8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description P25 Digital Mode Operation This chapter provides details on the VRX1000 Digital P25 mode of operation. The P25 Digital mode assumes the following: • APX MSU Programmed for VRX1000 Operation • P25 FDMA only mode is selected on the MSU.

  • Page 32: Psu Affiliation

    The PSU Conventional Astro ID and TG ID are valid on the FNE. • The MSU is on a P25 Mode (VRX Enabled) thus allowing P25 VRX1000 operation. Generic P25 PSU is registered during the first Group Call made after switching to the VRX enabled mode.

  • Page 33: Msu Voice And Signaling Proxy Interactions

    VRX1000 TG Translation list and the MSU is on TG B then all inbound Local PSU calls will be repeated by the VRX1000 to the FNE on TG B. If the MSU mode is then switched to TG C then the Local PSU calls will be repeated on TG C to the FNE.

  • Page 34: Private Calls

    ‘Go Ahead’ tones are generated in the ‘DVRS/VRX Enabled’ PSUs. Different tones are generated to indicate if the VRX1000 is in Local or System Mode or the call is P25 Encrypted. As a programming option Local Mode tones can be generated when the System is busy and only Local mode is available.

  • Page 35: Status Broadcast

    NOT have Option TT05953AA installed. The status indication is passed to the Local PSU every time the status changes. If there is no change to the status, the VRX1000 se nds status indication to the Local PSUs at a preprogrammed time interval. The VRX1000 also sends a network status notification every time a Local PSU is affiliated with the FNE via VRX1000.

  • Page 36: Patch

    MSU is on a P25 Trunking mode. OTAR is not supported on a P25 conventional MSU channels. NOTE: P25 Trunked OTAR is not supported on ‘Generic P25’ PSUs or if the VRX1000 does not have Options TT05952AA and TT05953AA Installed. Patch...

  • Page 37: Dynamic Regrouping

    The VRX1000 extends this functionality to the ‘DVRS/VRX Enabled’ Local PSUs when the VRX1000 is in the SYSTEM or LOCAL mode and the MSU is operating on a P25 trunked channel. PSU Reprogram request (PSU requesting to be dynamically regrouped or...

  • Page 38: P25 Encryption

    Even though the VRX1000 can be programmed to support TG translation, it cannot support encryption key translation. When the VRX1000 is on a P25 Digital channel, inbound digital audio from a Local PSU is handled according to the...

  • Page 39: Remote Vrx1000 Activation And Steering By Psu Call Alert (Page)

    All VRX1000 should have unique IDs programmed in the digital mode settings menu if the remote control feature is to be used. If no VRX1000 ID is programmed, the VRX1000 will assume the ID of the MSU currently interfaced to it. Remote activation and steering are supported when the MSU ID = VRX1000 ID.

  • Page 40: Table 16 Typical Remote Steering Scenarios

    8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description The following table illustrates some typical remote steering scenarios: VRX1000 VRX1000 Local PSU Steering Steering BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER LOCAL OR OFF OR SYSTEM LOCAL OR SYSTEM SYSTEM Call Alert (Page) LOCAL SECONDARY PRIMARY PRIMARY...

  • Page 41: Emergency In Digital Mode

    Primary to pass the emergency to the System. • If a VRX1000 is in the OFF Mode when it receives an Emergency from a local PSU, the VRX1000 will switch to System mode after the ‘Attempts Counter’ is exceeded, affiliate the PSU and pass the Emergency to the System.

  • Page 42: Emergency Call

    The user’s Emergency Call has priority over all other types of call traffic. Upon receipt of an Emergency Call from a local PSU, the VRX1000 will proxy the call to the FNE. The VRX1000 also updates its display to indicate the PSUs Emergency Call condition.

  • Page 43: Fireground (Fg) Signaling

    PSU IV&D The VRX1000 supports IV&D for only one PSU at any time. The use of PSU IV&D requires P25 ‘DVRS/VRX Enabled’ PSUs, a VRX1000 in LOCAL or SYSTEM mode operating on a P25 digital or Forced Analog channel, and MSU operating on a P25 Trunked mode.

  • Page 44: Psu Group Services

    PSU selected Talkgroup, then the PSU must be programmed for ‘Selective Squelch’ instead of the default ‘Normal Squelch’. If programmed for ‘Normal Squelch’, the Local PSU will receive all Group Text Messages proxied by the VRX1000 regardless of the Talkgroup currently selected on the PSU.

  • Page 45: Group Alias Update

    It is recommended to disable BL since due to the System Authentication timing, the DVR may process messages/emergency alerts from a non-authenticated duplicate ID LPSU. When using remote activation of the DVR/VRX1000 via Call Alert/Page, it may take up to 10 seconds for the LPSU to be Authenticated.

  • Page 46: Digital Mode - P25 Conventional Support

    Audio Buffering PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption PSU Status / Message *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 46 of 74...

  • Page 47: P25 Digital Vrx1000 Mode (Generic P25 Psus) With P25 Trunked (Fdma) Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU Status / Message Status only Status only *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 47 of 74...

  • Page 48: Digital Mode - P25 Enhanced Trunking Features Support

    Audio Buffering PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption PSU Status / Message *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 48 of 74...

  • Page 49: P25 Digital Vrx1000 Mode With P25 Trunked (Fdma) Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Announcement Group PSU Status / Message Status only Status only PSU Authentication *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 49 of 74...

  • Page 50: Forced Analog Mode

    Enabled’ PSU to transmit analog voice. When the MSU is on a P25 channel / Talkgroup, the ‘DVRS/VRX Enabled’ PSU and the VRX1000 operate in P25 digital mode. At all times the signaling between the ‘DVRS/VRX Enabled’ PSUs and the VRX1000 is digital P25.

  • Page 51: Forced Analog Mode - Summary Of Features

    Status only PSU Authentication *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. ** P25 Encryption supported in direct mode i.e. local PSU to local PSU; no ICM support...

  • Page 52: Forced Analog Vrx1000 Mode With 3600 Trunking Mode Selected On Msu

    Yes ** PSU Status / Message *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. ** P25 Encryption supported in direct mode i.e. local PSU to local PSU; no ICM support...

  • Page 53: Forced Analog Vrx1000 Mode With Conventional Analog Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption Programmable Programmable PSU Status / Message *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 53 of 74...

  • Page 54: Analog Mode Operation

    To enable Analog VRX1000 operation on a specific VRX1000 channel the Channel Type (in the Repeater Channel Setup Menu) must be set to Analog. The VRX1000 Tx = Rx Frequency / Frequencies as well as the Tx / Rx PL or DPL must be programmed to match the corresponding PSU settings.

  • Page 55: Emergency In Analog Mode

    Primary to pass the emergency to the system. • If a VRX1000 is in the OFF mode when it receives an Emergency from a local PSU, the VRX1000 will switch to SYSTEM mode after the ‘Attempts Counter’ is exceeded, affiliate the PSU and pass the Emergency to the system.

  • Page 56: Emergency Revert

    FNE. On Type II trunking systems, the PSU Emergency Call will be proxied with the MSU Emergency ID, NOT the PSU MDC ID. The VRX1000 also updates its display to indicate the PSUs Emergency Call condition.

  • Page 57: Remote Vrx1000 Activation Via Dtmf

    The local PSU may be programmed to remotely activate the VRX1000 by switching it from OFF or LOCAL to SYSTEM mode by sending a pre-programmed DTMF sequence. The remote activation only works if the Local PSU and the VRX1000 are set to operate on the same radio channel.

  • Page 58: Mobile Mode Steering Via Pl/Dpl

    MSU channel. MSU Operating on TDMA (P25, Phase 2) When the MSU is switched to a TDMA capable mode, the VRX1000 can operate in either Analog, Forced Analog, Forced Analog All or Digital mode. For Forced Analog & Forced Analog All mode operation, please refer to the Forced Analog &...

  • Page 59: Analog Mode - Summary Of Features

    Yes (except Tier 1) PSU Status / Message Yes Status only Yes Status only *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 59 of 74...

  • Page 60: Analog Vrx1000 Mode With P25 Conventional Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU P25 Encryption Yes (except Tier 1) Yes (except Tier 1) PSU Status / Message *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 60 of 74...

  • Page 61: Analog Vrx1000 Mode With Conventional Analog Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU P25 Encryption Yes (except Tier 1) Yes (except Tier 1) PSU Status / Message *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 61 of 74...

  • Page 62: Analog Vrx1000 Mode With 3600 Baud Analog Or Digital Trunking Mode Selected On Msu

    Audio Buffering PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption PSU Status / Message *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 62 of 74...

  • Page 63: Analog Vrx1000 Mode With P25 Phase Ii (Tdma) Trunking Mode Selected On Msu

    Yes (except Tier 1) Yes (except Tier 1) PSU Status / Message Status only Status only *The APX MSU can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. January 2020 Page 63 of 74...

  • Page 64: Mixed Vrx1000 Mode

    The default VRX1000 mode is digital i.e. the P25 modem is enabled by default. • If a call from a local PSU is detected and the VRX1000 does not decode a P25 frame sync within the preprogrammed ‘P25 Frame Sync Detection Timer’, the VRX1000 switches to analog mode and starts decoding analog mode signaling (such as DTMF, MDC1200).

  • Page 65: Special Features Support

    Special Features Support TPS Signaling Tactical Public Safety (TPS) Signaling support can be enabled on a VRX1000 channel, operating in conjunction with a Conventional P25, Trunking P25, or Conventional Analog mobile radio channel. This capability enables specially programmed local PSUs to transmit TPS Leading and / or Trailing IDs.

  • Page 66: Contact Information

    8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description Contact Information Technical Support 905-532-1158 support@futurecom.com Orders Please contact Motorola Solutions / Drop Ship Return Authorizations 1-800-701-9180 Head Office and Manufacturing 3277 Langstaff Rd Concord, Ontario L4K 5P8 Canada 905-660-5548 www.futurecom.com January 2020 Page 66 of 74...
  • Page 67 8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description Appendix 1 – VRX1000 Specifications General Specifications Dimensions: Height / Width / Depth 45mm x 175mm x 160mm (cross band, no filters) Weight 2kg / 4.4 lbs (cross band, no filters) Channel Spacing 12.5 or 25 kHz programmable...
  • Page 68 8K087X02 R13 VRX1000 Functional Description Receiver Specification 700 / 800 Frequency Band FCC [MHz] 136-174 380-406 764-775 406.1-512 851-869 Frequency Band IC [MHz] 138-174 406.1-430 768-776 450-470 851-869 Receiver Sensitivity Analog 12 dB SINAD -115 dBm Digital P25 5% BER...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    Description Acknowledgement of communications. Automated DVR/VRX Activation. Permits automated activation of the DVR/VRX1000 by either using a VIP input on the MSU AVRA CH / DEK or a pin on the DVR/VRX1000 Auxiliary cable. Requires external logic / switch, not supplied with the DVRS/VRX1000 Hardware.
  • Page 70 Local PSU (optionally MSU) Local Mode communications without keying up the Mobile radio interfaced to the DVR. Since the VRX1000 is simplex only, there is no Local repeat in ‘Local Mode’. PSU switched to the DVR/VRX1000 channel and used for...
  • Page 71 Received Signal Strength Indicator. DVR/VRX1000 mode which provides extended voice and signaling communications between System Users and Local System Mode Portable Users over the selected DVR/VRX1000 channel / MSU Mode. A group of radio users who communicate with each other by Talk Group using the same communication path.

  • Page 72: Index

    PSU Talk Permit Tones, 33 Forced Analog Mode, 49 Radio Check / Inhibit, 34 Glossary, 68 Remote Activation of the VRX1000, 18 Group Alias Update, 44 Remote VRX1000 Activation and Steering, 38 Group Services, 43 Remote VRX1000 Activation via DTMF, 56...
  • Page 73 Tactical Public Safety (TPS), 55 Unsupported PSU Features, 29 Talk Group Proxy, 32 Talk Group Translation, 32 TPS Signaling, 64 VRX1000 Compatibility, 9 VRX1000 Features by PSU Type, 13 VRX1000 Modes of Operation, 20 VRX1000 Status Display, 16 January 2020 Page 73 of 74...
  • Page 74 Subscribe to our newsletter if you want to be informed about new releases and updates. Please visit http://futurecom.com/support/newsletter/ Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. 3277 Langstaff Rd Concord, Ontario L4K 5P8 Canada 1-800-701-9180 © Futurecom Systems Group, ULC 2016...

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