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  • Page 1 Futurecom Systems Group, ULC VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide...
  • Page 2 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Notes August 2020 Page 2...
  • Page 3 Firmware 1.22/Q1 2016 SER Update October 12, 2016 Firmware 1.30/ SR 7.17 Update October 19, 2016 Removed CH Firmware version. Updated Tables on VRX1000 Features for MSU Modes April 17, 2017 Firmware 1.40/SR 7.17.5 Update May 1,2017 Updated APX8500 Firmware version October 20, 2017 Updated the Tables on System Topologies.
  • Page 4 Futurecom Vehicle Radio Extender (VRX1000) which is interfaced to a remote mount APX2500, APX4500, APX5500, APX6500, APX7500 or APX8500 Mobile radio with a corresponding compatible control head. For details on the VRX1000 Operation, please refer to the VRX1000 User’s Guide 8A087X02. For details on the APX™2500,APX™4500...
  • Page 5 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 6 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Refer to the Common Licenses Section for the terms of the CodeGuru License. Credits: Zafir Anjum Eric Woodruff Bertelson Willcoxson Publicly Available Software – Common Licenses The Code Project Open License (CPOL) 1.02 Preamble This License governs Your use of the Work.
  • Page 7 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide from or by which the Work is obtained by You. "Source Code" refers to the collection of source code and configuration files used to create the Executable Files. "Standard Version" refers to such a Work if it has not been modified, or has been modified in accordance with the consent of the Author, such consent being in the full discretion of the Author.
  • Page 8 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide laws. You agree to comply with all such laws and regulations that may apply to the Work after Your receipt of the Work. Representations, Warranties and Disclaimer. THIS WORK IS PROVIDED "AS IS", "WHERE IS"...
  • Page 9 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide CodeGuru License http://www.codeguru.com/submission-guidelines.php#permission As you know, this site is a valuable resource for the developer community. Please note, however, that to avoid legal complications, we need to obtain your permission to use any computer code and any related materials ("resources") that you are providing to us.
  • Page 10 However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve reliability, function or design. Futurecom does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
  • Page 11 Buyer who shall provide labor for the removal of the defective component or item and installation of its replacement at no charge to Futurecom. Buyer shall bear all risk of loss or damage to returned goods while in transit. In the event no defect or breach of warranty is discovered by Futurecom upon receipt of any returned item, the item will be returned to Buyer at Buyer’s expense and Buyer will reimburse Futurecom for the...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Planning the Installation ..........................28 Installation Tools Required ..........................28 In-Band VRX1000 Mounting .......................... 30 Mounting the Mobile Radio ........................31 Connecting the VRX1000 Cables ....................32 Power Cable ..............................33 RF Cables ............................... 34 Control Cables ............................... 34 VRX1000 Auxiliary Cable ..........................37 AVRA .................................
  • Page 13 Supported MSU Scan Types ........................112 MSU ISSI Roaming ........................... 113 Unsupported PSU Features ........................114 Digital VRX1000 Mode - Operation and Programming Overview ............... 115 PSU Affiliation ............................115 Group Calls .............................. 116 Signaling Request Interactions with Voice and Signaling Proxy .............. 116 Voice Request Interaction with Signaling and Voice Proxy ..............
  • Page 14 PSU Group Services ..........................131 Personnel Accountability ........................132 PSU Authentication ..........................133 Forced Analog VRX1000 Mode - Operation and Programming Overview........... 133 Forced Analog All DVR Mode- Operation and Programming Overview ............134 Analog VRX1000 Mode - Operation and Programming Overview .............. 135 VRX1000 Channel Setup for Analog Mode ....................
  • Page 15 Appendix 6 - P25 Conventional Support ..................158 P25 Digital VRX1000 Mode with P25 Conventional Mode Selected on MSU ......... 159 P25 Digital VRX1000 Mode (Generic P25 PSUs) with P25 Trunked (FDMA) Mode Selected on MSU ..160 Appendix 7 Enhanced P25 Trunking Support ................161 Forced Analog VRX1000 Mode with P25 Trunking TDMA Mode Selected on MSU ........
  • Page 16 Figure 2 Cross-Band VRX1000 - Dimensions mm / [in] ..............25 Figure 3 In-Band VRX1000 - Conceptual Diagram ................26 Figure 4 In-Band VRX1000 – Flat Mount Dimensions mm / [in] ............27 Figure 5 Cross-Band VRX1000 Mounting Details ................29 Figure 6 In-Band VRX1000 - Flat Mount Details ................

  • Page 17: Part I

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Part I VRX1000 INSTALLATION August 2020 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Notations Used In This Manual

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Notations Used in This Manual The following notations are used throughout this document: NOTE: A clarifying statement that expands on the text that follows. IMPORTANT! An important statement that should be considered and / or implemented in order to achieve adequate equipment operation.

  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 20: Rf Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness And Control Information And Operational Instructions

    Futurecom requires the P25 VRX1000 operator to ensure FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure are met. The minimum distance between all possible personnel and the body of the VRX1000 equipped vehicle is specified in the “RF Safety” booklet. Failure to observe the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance exclusion area around the antenna may expose persons within this area to RF energy above the FCC exposure limit for bystanders (general population).

  • Page 21: Rf Exposure Label

    50% Tx duty cycle is defined as Push To Talk (PTT), 50% Talk - 50% Listen. 100% Tx duty cycle is defined as Push To Talk (PTT), 100% Talk IMPORTANT The nominal allowed gain of the λ/4 Omni-directional antenna for the VRX1000 is Unity (0 dBd). RF Exposure Label The RF Exposure Label should be affixed in the vehicle beside the mobile radio control head.

  • Page 22: Installation Requirements For Compliance With Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy Exposure Safety Standards

    To ensure compliance with RF Energy Safety Standards: ▪ Install only Futurecom / Motorola Solutions approved antennas and accessories and set conducted power into the VRX1000 antenna equal to or lower than the approved power levels – refer to Table 1. August 2020...

  • Page 23: Introduction

    VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Introduction 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 24: Identifying Your Vrx1000 Model

    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 25: Figure 2 Cross-Band Vrx1000 - Dimensions Mm / [In]

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Cross Band VRX1000 Dimensions 180 [7.10] x 160 [6.30] x 63 [2.48] mm [in] Figure 2 Cross-Band VRX1000 - Dimensions mm / [in] August 2020 Page 25...

  • Page 26: In-Band

    Frequency changes may require filter retuning or replacement. NOTE: The VRX1000 and MSU require two or three (in the case of dual band MSU) separate antennas. NOTE: The In-Band filters connected to the APX MSU have typical insertion loss of 1.5dB.

  • Page 27: In-Band Vrx1000 Dimensions

    253.2 [10.0] X 152.4 [6.00] X 55.6 [2.20] 7N087X01-XX MSU In-Band Filter 253.2 [10.0] X 152.4 [6.00] X 55.6 [2.20] Figure 4 In-Band VRX1000 – Flat Mount Dimensions mm / [in] NOTE: The in-band filters are also available as stacked mount.

  • Page 28: Vrx1000 Installation Basics

    VRX1000), the VRX1000 components, MSU, Control Head, MSU accessories. Ensure to provide adequate separation between the Mobile Radio and VRX1000 antennas. When planning the VRX1000 installation, make sure to leave adequate room around all modules to allow for easy RF and Control cabling connections and to enable programming / re-flashing access to both the VRX1000 and MSU ports.

  • Page 29: Figure 5 Cross-Band Vrx1000 Mounting Details

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Mounting the VRX1000 Cross-Band VRX1000 Mounting Figure 5 Cross-Band VRX1000 Mounting Details August 2020 Page 29...

  • Page 30: In-Band Vrx1000 Mounting

    VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide In-Band VRX1000 Mounting The in-band VRX1000 Configuration requires two filters to be installed in line with the VRX1000 and APX MSU Antennas respectively in order to prevent desense when one of the radios is receiving and the other transmitting.

  • Page 31: Mounting The Mobile Radio

    VRX1000 within the range of the VRX1000 cabling. NOTE: Unless special cabling length is specified upon placing an order, the VRX1000 is shipped with a standard 3ft-long interconnect cable between the MSU and VRX1000. August 2020...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Vrx1000 Cables

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Connecting the VRX1000 Cables NOTE: The VRX1000 antenna port connector (cross-band and in-band models) is a mini UHF female. MOBILE RADIO ANTENNA POWER Figure 8 VRX1000 Connectors August 2020 Page 32...

  • Page 33: Power Cable

    3. From the inside of the vehicle, feed the red lead (without lug attached) through the access hole into the engine compartment. 4. Find a grounding point close to the VRX1000 location. Shorten the black lead. 5. Strip the end of the black lead as required. Crimp the large lug on the black lead and connect it to the vehicle chassis ground.

  • Page 34: Rf Cables

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide RF Cables QTY 2 of the following RF cable are provided with the In-Band VRX1000 Models: ORDER CODE / PN Description Connector Type / Cable Length • DDN1967A RF Cable for In-Band filter Mini UHF (m) connectors;...

  • Page 35: Figure 9 Vrx1000 Standard Control Cable (Pn 7W087X07)

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Figure 9 VRX1000 Standard Control Cable (PN 7W087X07) Figure 10 VRX1000 Y-Control Cable with AUX Extension (PN 7W087X08) August 2020 Page 35...

  • Page 36: Figure 11 Msu Side Db25 Pinout (All Control Cables)

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Figure 11 MSU Side DB25 Pinout (All Control Cables) August 2020 Page 36...

  • Page 37: Vrx1000 Auxiliary Cable

    VRX1000 Auxiliary Cable The DVR Auxiliary port provides three relay driver output ports and two switch contact input ports, which can be interfaced to external logic. The VRX1000 Auxiliary port is provided on the Y-Control Cable 7W087X08 The external logic can be easily interfaced by connecting to the correct pins on the DB15 connector as described in the next paragraph.

  • Page 38: Avra

    VRX1000 can be programmed to provide several status indications – ‘Master Light’, ‘LOC Mode Light’, ‘SYS Mode Light’ or ‘VRX1000 ON Light’. The VRX1000 then provides control input to an external switch which in turn toggles an external light. The external switch and light are not included with the VRX1000.

  • Page 39: Vrx1000 Antenna Installation

    VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide VRX1000 Antenna Installation Any VRX1000 configuration requires the use of two or three antennas – one or two connected to the MSU and one connected to the VRX1000. For a list of approved VRX1000 antennas, please refer to Appendix 7.

  • Page 40: Index

    VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Index AVRA ................36 Mounting the Mobile Radio ........29 Mounting the VRX100 ..........27 Connecting the VRX1000 Cables ......... 30 Control Cables ............. 32 Notations Used in This Manual ........16 Cross-Band ..............22 OTAP Setup ..............58 Declaration of Conformity ..........

  • Page 41: Part Ii

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Part II VRX1000 PROGRAMMING August 2020 Page 41...

  • Page 42: Vrx1000 Programming Basics

    Remove any previous installations of older Tweaker/FRC versions: go to Windows Start-> Settings-> Apps, find the DVRS Tweaker/FRC and select the Uninstall option. New Installation The latest version of FRC is available on the Futurecom website->Support Portal- >Documentation and Software->DVRS/VRX1000-APX: https://www.futurecom.com/support/documentation-software/dvrs-vrx1000-apx/ Step 1: Download and save the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) installer.

  • Page 43: Reading From The Vr (Uploading Data)

    DPD: Used as a template for applying a common set of data to multiple VRs. Used by Futurecom Support to review programming details and help resolve issues. DCD: Used as a template for applying a common set of data to multiple VRs.

  • Page 44: Data Categories

    VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Management tool. Data Categories Calibration Data: Includes all data used by Futurecom to calibrate a VR. The data is not visible to the end user. Electronic Label Data: Includes all hardware and software information for a VR including the serial number.
  • Page 45 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Content Calibration data, Personality data Personality data electronic label data, personality data, and VR ID Default Encryption Custom No (future) Encryption August 2020 Page 45...

  • Page 46: How To Create An Epr File

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide How To Create an EPR File 1. Establish communications with VR 2. Read the VR: select Repeater → Load Data from APX Repeater (F2) 3. Save the data as an EPR file: select File → EPR Files → Save EPR File 4.

  • Page 47: Modify An Existing File

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide 2. Read the VR: select Repeater → Load Data from APX Repeater (F2) 3. Make configuration changes (as needed) for this new DPD file → 4. Save the data as DPR: select File → DPD Files (Templates) Save DPD File 5.
  • Page 48 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide 4. Unselect any screens with data that is not desired to be loaded and then click OK. 5. Make configuration changes for this new DPD file. August 2020 Page 48...

  • Page 49: How To Create A Dcd File

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide → 6. Save the data as DPR: select File → DPD Files (Templates) Save DPD File 7. Enter data into Save window and click SAVE 8. Choose File Encryption type and click OK NOTE: If Custom Encryption type is selected, user must enter Password and Confirm.

  • Page 50: Modify An Existing File

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Configuration Data Name: Filename displayed after importing into Radio Management (max 23 alphanumeric chars) Description: Additional text to clarify content; displayed in Preview File Header section in Open File window. (max 1024 alphanumeric chars) Load TXT File: Command button that loads an external file that contains a list of the serial numbers.
  • Page 51 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide 4. Unselect any screens with data that is not desired to be loaded and then click OK. 5. Make configuration changes for this new DCD file. → 6. Save the data as DCD: select File → DCD Files Save DCD File 7.

  • Page 52: Applying A License File

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Configuration Data Name: Filename displayed after importing into Radio Management (max 23 alphanumeric chars) Description: Additional text to clarify content; displayed in Preview File Header section in Open File window. (max 1024 alphanumeric chars) Load TXT File: Command button that loads an external file that contains a list of the serial numbers.

  • Page 53: How To Clone A Vr

    VR(s). For complete instructions on how to send a DCD file to a VR via RM, refer to the Over the Air Programming Via Radio Manager (RM-OTAP) for DVR/VRX1000 User Guide, located on the Futurecom website->Support Portal->Documentation and Software- >DVRS/VRX1000-APX:...
  • Page 54 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide 2. Open DPD/DCD file: Follow prompt to select template file to be used to clone, and click Open 3. Select screens to be applied and click OK August 2020 Page 54...
  • Page 55 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide 4. Write to VR: Select menu item Repeater → Save Changes to APX Repeater 5. Click SAVE and changes are applied to VR NOTE: There is also a shortcut available for this process for a DPD file, through the use of →...

  • Page 56: Using Frc Off-Line

    4. Then user can select one of the 2 encryption modes: • Default – codeplug will be encrypted with a default Futurecom encryption • Custom – user can enter a password to encrypt the codeplug (EPR/DPD only)

  • Page 57: Vrx1000 Programming Guidelines

    PSU type, firmware and programmed personality • FNE Configuration To enable a given VRX1000 feature, all of the above components must be adequately set up and matched to support it. IMPORTANT! Changes to any of the personality templates may require corresponding adjustments to the personality templates of the rest of the system components.

  • Page 58: Programming The Apx Msu For Vrx1000 Operation

    DVRS/VRX1000 Button Assignment To be able to control and change the DVR or VRX1000 mode and channel from the MSU control head, a ‘DVRS’ button must be programmed in the MSU (Radio Ergonomics Configuration →Controls → Menu Items). The ‘DVRS’ button function can also be assigned to a side button on the keypad microphone.
  • Page 59 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide DVRS/VRX1000 Profile Settings Programmable in the APX MSU The following features are programmed in the corresponding ‘DVRS Profiles’ in the APX MSU: MSU Field Name Options/Units Description Notes DVRS Profile Name Name Desired Profile Name ‘Disabled’...
  • Page 60 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide MSU Field Name Options/Units Description Notes Local Mode – Enable / Disable When the VRX1000 Outbound System Check Box is in the LOCAL Repeat in Local mode, this setting Mode determines if outbound system...
  • Page 61 MSU Scan Programming Requirements 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: •...
  • Page 62 DVRS and its affiliated PSUs. Exporting MSU data (.xml file) Once the MSU is programmed for DVRS/VRX1000 operation, the data needs to be exported by using the Motorola Solutions CPS “DVRS Export” option in the Codeplug menu.

  • Page 63: Programming The Psus For Vrx1000 Operation

    The programming of the PSU depends on the PSU type and user requirements. The following paragraph describes the programming options related to VRX1000 operation for the 3 main types of PSUs – Analog, P25 Digital (Generic), P25 ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’. The following Portable Radios have firmware that allows enhanced communications with the DVR / VRX1000 and support of an extended list of features.
  • Page 64 Programming the P25 ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’ PSU The P25 ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’ PSU needs to be affiliated on the P25 FNE through the VRX1000 therefore its ASTRO Unit ID and TG ID must be valid and allowed on the FNE side. Typically, the conventional ASTRO PSU Unit ID is set to match that of the Trunking system PSU ID in in-band applications.
  • Page 65 Zone Channel Assignment listing. Alternatively the PSU can be programmed with just one (or a few TG IDs) and TG translation can be enabled in the VRX1000 so that the PSU TG ID is always translated to the ID of the TG selected on the MSU Control Head.
  • Page 66 NOTE: TG ID 1 can be added to the VRX1000 Translation tables so that PSU calls coming from Generic P25 PSUs (with TG ID 1) will be translated to the TG ID currently selected on the MSU, while ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’...
  • Page 67 PSU Tx/Rx frequency and Tx/Rx PL/DPL must match the VRX1000 Simplex frequency and PL/DPL. • Adjacent channel spacing programming of the VRX1000 channel and PSU must be the same i.e. either 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz. • If MDC Emergency is to be used by the PSU, the PSU must have MDC1200 signaling enabled.

  • Page 68: Vrx1000 Programming

    Do not change VR settings unless fully familiar with the meaning of a specific option. The Futurecom Repeater Configurator program reports any obvious errors and does not allow invalid data to be saved to the VR, however, not all inconsistencies can be reported by the Futurecom Repeater Configurator.

  • Page 69: Repeater Setup

    VR template, which in turn may require update of the PSU template. RF/Analog Setup The values in this menu are set to the correct settings upon shipping from the Futurecom factory. No changes to those values are required unless instructed otherwise by Futurecom.
  • Page 70 Refer to Scan enable PSU Scan functionality. DVRS/VRX1000 Ordering Guide for order code ‘Tier’ level of the VRX1000 indicates the features sets supported by the VRX1000* Tier Order Code VRX1000 Feature sets supported Tier 1 N.A.
  • Page 71 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide TT05951AA as a minimum) VR Info This screen is for information only and it displays the firmware revisions, model and serial number of the VR. OTAP Setup This screen is for information only when RM-OTAP feature is enabled Requires Feature License –...

  • Page 72: Personality Data Setup

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Options / Description Notes Units Last Configuration Indicate the source of the Local configuration set: MSU – configuration is programmed via Motorola Radio Management Local – configuration is programmed locally via...
  • Page 73 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Options Description Notes / Units *DVR ONLY field Rx Freq* [MHz] DVR Rx Frequency (Must match the PSU Tx Rx Frequency is the same as the Frequency). programmed Tx frequency when...
  • Page 74 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Options Description Notes / Units Busy Lc Th -65 to Threshold used during the dynamic Refer to the Primary /Secondary -105 dBm Busy Lockout Phase if Primary / Operation Paragraph for more Secondary Enable BL for Voice details.
  • Page 75 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Options Description Notes / Units Enables (‘Yes’) or Disables (‘No’) Steering Applicable to Analog VR Modes portable initiated steering of the only. MSU mode (zone/channel). Based on the PL/DPL programmed in the PSU and received by the VR.
  • Page 76 Motorola CPS, the data needs to be imported into the VR by using the Import → Motorola XML file function of the Futurecom Repeater Configurator. Any change to the MSU programming may require exporting and importing of a new XML file in order to update the VR programming personality to match that of the MSU.
  • Page 77 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes Emergency Rev Item # (on The correct Emergency Revert MSU Applicable to non-proxied Item # the same Mode referenced by its Item # must P25 PSU operation (such...
  • Page 78 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes ‘Strapping’ is Enabled / VR ch number If Independent Channel Change is Disabled (i.e. VR Ch Strapping is Disabled by the enabled), this field determines which Independent Channel...
  • Page 79 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes TDMA Ph2 Read Only This field is extracted during the Refers to Phase 2 type of “Import Motorola XML File” process. TDMA MSU Mode P25 Trunking Applicable only to P25 ‘MSI’_ Default.
  • Page 80 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes Reptr FM Dev. Affects Analog Mode only. Limit Typically set to 2.12kHz (12.5kHz Depends on the selected Channel Spacing – refer to the 12.5kHz 0.75–2.52kHz channel spacing) or 4.25kHz (25kHz 1.5 –...
  • Page 81 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes OFF – 13 Volts Low Battery When the DC supply voltage drops Typical setting is 10V. Alarm 0.5V above the programmed threshold, a ‘BATTERY LOW’ warning will be displayed and the VR will send warning tones to the portables over the air.
  • Page 82 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes ‘Not Used’ Relay Use Relay 1 must be assigned to the RF All Lights, Alarm relays and Switch OR the Duplexer Bypass associated external logic are to ‘MSU RF Switch if the corresponding option is be provided by installer.
  • Page 83 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide IMPORTANT! Encryption Key Translation is not supported by the DVRS. IMPORTANT! The DVRS Translation table (and corresponding PSU programming) must not contain TG IDs that are used by the trunked FNE side. August 2020...
  • Page 84 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Analog Setup Field Name Range Description Notes System Mode Enable / Enables or Disables the Trailing Tones Affects Analog VR Mode Tones – Trailing Disable Check sent by the VR to the Local PSUs to when used with Trunked box.
  • Page 85 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes Set to 200 ms more than MDC ‘System Pretime’ programmed in PSU. If the PSU MDC ‘System If set to 390 ms or less, the VR will wait Pretime’...
  • Page 86 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes If enabled, a non-Primary VR that detects a valid Inbound or Outbound Call will monitor for Primary VR repeating the call and if such is not detected, the non- Primary VR will repeat the call.
  • Page 87 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide VR Common Setup Field Name Range Description Notes Local Mode Enable / Enables / Disables Local VR Mode The VR can still revert Allowed Disable selection by the User. temporarily to Local mode (when Check box.
  • Page 88 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes When the VR is in either Local or System Mode, it can be VR Active programmed to sound “VR Active” Warning Tone 0-255 sec Tones in the MSU Speaker. This...

  • Page 89: Table 7 Summary Of Local Mode Microphone Audio Handling - Programmable Options

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes 600 – 6000 System Channel Determines the VR wait time for the This timer also determines the Acquisition Time system grant before the VR maximum number of retries that...
  • Page 90 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide MSU Interface Setup Field Name Range Description Notes VR Language Specifies the VR Language Selection, If the MSU is using a ‘English’ Selection which should match the MSU different language language selection. selection besides English ‘French’...
  • Page 91 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Emergency Setup Field Name Range Description Notes Analog Disable Determines the type of Affects Analog Mode only. Emergency MDC1200 emergency signaling used by Signaling Type ANI-5 Tones the Local Analog PSUs. When ANI-5 Tones is selected,...
  • Page 92 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes ANI 5 Tone Type Determines the ANI 5-Tone Affects Analog Mode only. CCIR Type. Must match the Analog PSU programming. Emergency Affects Analog Mode only. Cancel If enabled, the VR will clear the...
  • Page 93 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes The Emergency ACK type is sent Digital Enables / Disables the sending Enable / by the VR depending on its Emergency of low level ACK by the DVRS programming –...
  • Page 94 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Setup Field Name Range Description Notes Call Setup – Enable / If a Local PSU (affiliated through the VR) Pass Queue Disable Check PTTs and the Call is Queued by the Response to...
  • Page 95 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes OFF – 60 Individual Call If a telephone call between a local PSU Setup minutes and the Trunking system is processed by Telephone a given DVRS and the call exceeds the...
  • Page 96 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes PSU Priority Enable / Outbound Disable Check Enables / Disables the PSU Signaling Takeover by takeover when the MSU is receiving and Signaling VR repeating an outbound call.
  • Page 97 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes Declare Disable, If enabled and the PSU ID is Disable on Simplex channel if 1 – 7 attempts Duplicate ID authenticated, declare Duplicate ID only Talkaround (TA) upon no DVRS...

  • Page 98: Table 8 Vr Mode Change Handling

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide VR Channel Config VR Mode Allowance Allowed VR Modes Local- System- User Local System Rules Fixed Fixed All modes allowed Local All modes allowed System All modes allowed Local-Fixed LOCAL/OFF only System- Channel...
  • Page 99 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes Disable Primary / Enable / Enables / Disables the Primary / If M/S is disabled on Secondary Disable Check Secondary processing on analog analog channels, the Processing On channels only.
  • Page 100 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide VRS-EP Options This Vehicle Repeater System with Enhanced Protocol (VRS-EP) section only applicable for VRX1000. Field Name Range Description Notes Repeater Type Information only VRS-EP Enable/Disable Enables / Disables VRS-EP compatible If Disable, rest of fields...
  • Page 101 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes TOT Duration Infinite Determines the maximum duration of 30 sec the AVR transmitter staying keyed up. 60 sec After the expiration of the timer, the 120 sec AVR Transmitter is keyed off and the AVR increments its delay state so it is no longer a Priority unit.
  • Page 102 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Field Name Range Description Notes Mode Steering Selects the AVR Steering mode as follows: ‘Disabled’ = No steering. Disabled ‘Tx Only Steering’ = The MSU is Tx Only Steering steered to the corresponding mode determined by the PL of the LPSU transmission.
  • Page 103 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide VRS-EP Tables This Vehicle Repeater System with Enhanced Protocol (VRS-EP) section only applicable for VRX1000 when VRS-EP Compatible Mode Enabled is selected. Field Name Range Description Notes Mode Steering Selects the Analog VR (AVR) Duplication of the same setting on the ‘VRS-EP...

  • Page 104: Vrx1000 System Topologies

    Zone Name Read Only Read only field. Channel Name Read Only Read only field. VRX1000 System Topologies The following table provides an overview of all possible VRX1000 system configurations. MSU / System Type P25 TDMA PSU Type DVR Ch Conv. Conv.

  • Page 105: Global Vrx1000 Features

    If Band locking is enabled in the VRX1000 and SCAN is enabled in the MSU, the MSU will skip over any channels in the scan list that are configured to operate in the same frequency band as the VRX1000.

  • Page 106: Primary / Secondary - Operation And Programming Overview

    MSU Speaker. Primary / Secondary - Operation and Programming Overview The VRX1000 has a built-in simulcast prevention mechanism, which prevents more than one VRX1000 from transmitting on the same frequency, at the same time, in the same location. IMPORTANT! The VRX1000 voting algorithm is designed to handle stationary, same scene deployment scenarios only.
  • Page 107 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide VRX1000 is a Primary i.e. elected to repeat and which VRX1000s are Secondary (i.e. on stand-by) for as long as there is a Primary. The simulcast prevention algorithm has two phases: • Primary / Secondary Phase •...

  • Page 108: Mode Change

    If Remote Talk Group Steering is required, the PSU must be programmed to transmit on the same DVR channel with different NACs, which NACs are then strapped to the desired MSU modes in the Futurecom Repeater Configurator Mobile Radio Channel Setup screen. When the DVR receives a call alert page with given NAC...
  • Page 109 If “Generate Status on DVR Mode Change” is enabled for a given DVRS Profile (in the APX MSU) , the MSU will send back a mode change status to indicate the current VRX1000 mode (OFF, SYSTEM, LOCAL). Only the dispatcher console can interpret those status...

  • Page 110: Purchasable Software Options

    VRX1000 units are shipped without a password, but a password can be easily set within each VRX1000 using the Futurecom Repeater Configurator. Once a VRX1000 has a password set, it’s configuration data is protected, and can only be read from or written to the VRX1000 by someone having that unit’s password.

  • Page 111: Dvrs Otap (Over The Air Programming)

    Repeater Channel Setup->PSU Scan field set to “Yes”. Requires DVRS Enabled PSU with Firmware R21.20.00 or later. Scan can be enabled or disabled for each VRX1000 channel using Futurecom Repeater Configurator. When Scan is enabled on the Conventional DVRS enabled Portable some features are blocked by the scanning Portable.

  • Page 112: Msu Scan

    Priority Channel Marking PSU Monitoring. 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 113: Msu Issi Roaming

    The Selected VRX1000 channel settings are used across all MSU scan channels except when the VRX1000 operation is Disabled for the given MSU channel. If the VRX1000 selected channel is Digital and the MSU scans to an analog channel, the VRX1000 will become temporarily disabled.

  • Page 114: Unsupported Psu Features

    NOTE: Due to FCC Exposure licensing limitations, when the User PTTs the MSU Microphone, only one of the transmitters is allowed to be keyed up (VRX1000 or MSU). NOTE: The unsupported PSU features list provided above may NOT include ALL unsupported features.

  • Page 115: Digital Vrx1000 Mode - Operation And Programming Overview

    VRX1000 enabled mode. ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’ P25 PSU starts automatic affiliation process upon selection of VRX1000 Enabled mode (no PTT required to start affiliation process). IMPORTANT! The maximum number of PSUs that can get affiliated at a given time with one VRX1000 is 256 August 2020 Page 115...

  • Page 116: Group Calls

    Table 12 PSU Proxy Request Priorities Signaling Request Interactions with Voice and Signaling Proxy When the VRX1000 is in the process of handling a voice or signaling request for a PSU and another Local PSU initiates a Signaling request, the VRX1000 will respond depending on its programming and as described in Table 12 and Table 13 below.

  • Page 117: Table 13 Signaling Request Interaction With Signaling Proxy

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Table 13 Signaling Request Interaction with Signaling Proxy ‘Outbound New Request Existing Request Action Takeover By Signaling Allowed’ High Priority Signaling PSU Group Voice Enabled or Process New Disabled Request High Priority Signaling...

  • Page 118: Voice Request Interaction With Signaling And Voice Proxy

    PSU Emergency Alarm is considered high priority signaling. All other PSU signaling (such as status, message etc.) is considered low priority. Voice proxy request interactions with voice proxy are handled by the VRX1000 as programmed, see Table 15. New Request...

  • Page 119: Table 16 Voice Proxy Interaction With Voice Proxy

    Disabled Request Table 16 Voice Proxy Interaction with Voice Proxy *Action rules apply to ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’ PSUs. Applicable to inbound takeover calls only. Generic Conventional P25 radios perform interrupts based on which unit has the strongest signal. August 2020 Page 119...
  • Page 120 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide August 2020 Page 120...

  • Page 121: Msu Voice And Signaling Proxy Interactions

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

  • Page 122: Private Calls

    VRX1000. The status indication is passed to the Local PSU every time the status changes. If there is no change to the status, the VRX1000 sends 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 System via VRX1000.

  • Page 123: Local Mode Indication

    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 124: Dynamic Regrouping

    / channel. The VRX1000 extends this functionality to the ‘DVRS/VRX1000 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...

  • Page 125: Digital Audio Buffering

    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 following table:...

  • Page 126: Remote Vr Activation And Steering By Psu Call Alert (Page)

    VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide NOTE: P25 Encryption support requires Option TT05952AA to be installed in the VRX1000. Remote VR Activation and Steering by PSU Call Alert (Page) A P25 PSU may be programmed to send a call alert (page) and preprogrammed NAC to a specific VRX1000 and thereby remotely change: •...

  • Page 127: Table 20 Typical Remote Steering Scenarios

    MSU TG 1 MSU TG 1 MSU TG 1 Table 20 Typical Remote Steering Scenarios *The remote VRX1000 Primary/Secondary status change will not be successful if there is another Permanent Primary already present in the area August 2020 Page 127...

  • Page 128: Emergency In Digital Mode

    Alert / Page to the VRX1000 (using the unique VRX1000 ID number), the PSU will transmit with TX NID 5. The VRX1000 will detect steer NID 5 and switch the MSU to TG2. The VRX1000 will be repeating the call with TX NID 10, which is received by the PSU on any of the steerable TGs.

  • Page 129: Emergency Call

    R12.00.13), the PSU will send emergency alarm and immediately enter the call phase, which prevents consistent emergency processing. If the MSU interfaced to the VRX1000 is placed in Emergency Call, the VRX1000 will proxy the call to all Local PSUs that are in the VRX1000 proxy list.

  • Page 130: Emergency Revert Through Psu

    Local, affiliated with the VRX1000 PSUs. • Inbound Emergency Call on TG X will be translated by the VRX1000 to the ID of the TG selected on the MSU and will be repeated locally on the translated TG.

  • Page 131: Psu Call Alert

    Only ‘Generic P25’ APX PSUs support Fireground operation. PSU Call Alert PSU call alert is supported via the VRX1000 when the MSU is operating on a P25 trunked or P25 conventional mode and when the PSU is either P25 ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’ or P25 Generic.

  • Page 132: Personnel Accountability

    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 133: Psu Authentication

    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 134: Forced Analog All Dvr Mode- Operation And Programming Overview

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Forced Analog All DVR Mode- Operation and Programming Overview Forced Analog All Mode is a hybrid mode in which the communications between the DVRS and the ‘DVRS Enabled’ P25 PSU are P25 digital, while the voice communications are ‘forced’...

  • Page 135: Analog Vrx1000 Mode - Operation And Programming Overview

    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 Frequencies as well as the Tx / Rx PL or DPL must be programmed to match the corresponding PSU settings.
  • Page 136 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 process the call locally as well as proxy the call to the FNE. On Type II Trunking systems, the PSU Emergency Call will be proxied with the MSU Emergency ID, NOT the PSU MDC ID.

  • Page 137: Analog Audio Buffering

    Analog Setup screen in Futurecom Repeater Configurator for VRX1000 programming instructions related to this feature). The remote activation only works if the local PSU and the VRX1000 are set to operate on the same radio channel and there is no other Primary / Permanent Primary VRX1000 in the area operating on the same channel.

  • Page 138: Leading & Trailing Tones

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide If the MSU is receiving a P25 Encrypted call while the VRX1000 is operating on an analog channel, the VRX1000 can be programmed to do one of the following: • Forward encrypted audio to the local PSUs •...

  • Page 139: Msu Operating On Tdma (P25, Phase 2)

    Disabled, the VRX1000 repeats any local PSU calls on the emergency channel (no steering occurs). • If ‘Steering in Emergency’ is enabled, the VRX1000 will steer and then key up the MSU. In this case the MSU will re-declare Emergency call on the new (steered to) channel.

  • Page 140: Mixed Vrx1000 Mode

    Mode as described below. 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 etc.).

  • Page 141: Using The Monitoring Screen

    VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Using the Monitoring Screen The Futurecom Repeater Configurator’s Monitoring Screen is provided in order to assist the field technician with VRX1000 setup and troubleshooting. The Monitoring screen provides real time indication of the RRSI level, SINAD, RF Power, PL detection etc as described below.
  • Page 142 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide BER Test Setup The following is required in order to be able to measure BER on the Futurecom Repeater Configurator Monitoring Screen: 1. Connect a Radio Communication Test Set or equivalent to the VR Antenna port and set it up as described below: •...

  • Page 143: Using The Rssi Setup Application

    Setting up the RSSI ON range The RSSI ON threshold defines the DVRS incident range since this is the minimum signal level the VRX1000 receiver needs to detect from the Local PSU in order to repeat it to the System.
  • Page 144 Those automated tests are used to calibrate the range between two Primary DVRS as follows: DVRS 1 – VR with Futurecom Repeater Configurator running and RSSI Setup screen open DVRS 2 - VR parked at the desired edge of DVRS 1 Primary Range i.e. if DVRS 2 moves any farther it should also become a Primary.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Software / Programming Related Problems Most of the VRX1000 Programming problems are caused by mismatched MSU, VRX1000 and portable radio templates. Note that any updates to the MSU or the PSU templates may require corresponding changes to be made in the VRX1000 template.
  • Page 146 In case of insufficient VRX1000 Tx Power or poor sensitivity, please verify that the frequencies programmed in the VRX1000 are within the filtering specifications in-band filtering labels. Ensure the VRX1000 is only enabled on MSU Modes using the frequency plan for the specific VRX1000 Model. Firmware Upgrade Some VRX1000 units which were originally shipped with older firmware may require EEPROM map upgrade after re-flashing them with newer firmware.

  • Page 147: Appendix 1- Vrx1000 Specifications

    Weight 2kg / 4.4 lbs (cross band, no filters) Channel Spacing 12.5 or 25 kHz programmable Number of Channels 192 Number of MSU Modes (VRX1000 2047 Entries Enabled) CTCSS/DCS Programmable per Analog Channel Power Supply 13.8V DC +/- 20%, negative ground only DC Current Drain (VRX1000 Only): VRX1000 Off 0.01 A Max...
  • Page 148 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide 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 149: Appendix 2 - Status Display

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Appendix 2 – Status Display MSU CH DISPLAY DVRS STATUS DESCRIPTION ICON / MESSAGE DVR is in a Primary State Steady Primary DVR Receiving Steady Primary DVR Transmitting Steady Primary DVR Receiving and Transmitting...

  • Page 150: Appendix 3 - Vrx1000 Features Supported On Motorola Infrastructure Vs Psu Type

    End to End digital on TDMA P25 Phase 2 PSU Authentication 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. August 2020...

  • Page 151: Appendix 4 - 'Vrx1000 Enabled' Psu Features On Non-Motorola Infrastructure

    ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’ PSU. Table 2 Note 5 The PSU models that can be programmed as DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled are described in Note 6: Motorola Solutions XTS or APX series PSUs in non DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled mode. Note 7: Group Services only supported on APX PSUs (R14.50.00 or later on PSU/MSU).

  • Page 152: Appendix 5 - Vrx1000 Supported Features In Analog Mode (Tier 1 Only)

    Yes (except Tier 1) Yes (except Tier 1) PSU Status / Message Yes Status only Yes Status only *VRX1000 can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. August 2020 Page 152...

  • Page 153: Analog Vrx1000 Mode With P25 Conventional Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption Yes (except Tier 1) Yes (except Tier 1) PSU Status / Message *VRX can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. August 2020 Page 153...

  • Page 154: Analog Vrx1000 Mode With Conventional Analog Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption Yes (except Tier 1) Yes (except Tier 1) PSU Status / Message *VRX1000 can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. August 2020 Page 154...

  • Page 155: Analog Vrx1000 Mode With 3600 Baud Analog Or Digital Trunking Mode Selected On Msu

    Yes ** PSU Status / Message *VRX1000 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 156: Analog Vrx1000 Mode With P25 Phase Ii (Tdma) Trunking Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Status / Message Status only Status only *VRX1000 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 157: Analog Vrs750 Compatible Vrx1000 Mode

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Analog VRS750 Compatible VRX1000 Mode FEATURE VRX1000 with VRS-EP Option Enabled VRX1000 MODE ANALOG SIMPLEX ONLY P25 trunked FDMA or TDMA P25 Conventional APX MOBILE RADIO MODES Conventional Analog Type II Trunked TRANSMITTER TIME-OUT-TIMER...

  • Page 158: Appendix 6 - P25 Conventional Support

    (Group voice, PTT-ID, Emerg Alarm/Call) *PC II Support only; Enhanced Private Calls are supported only on Motorola infrastructure. Appendix 5 – VRX1000 Supported Features In Analog Mode (Tier 1 Only), the VRX1000 also supports basic P25 functionality with P25 Generic PSUs.

  • Page 159: P25 Digital Vrx1000 Mode With P25 Conventional Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Adaptive Power Control Audio Buffering PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption PSU Status / Message *VRX1000 can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. August 2020 Page 159...

  • Page 160: P25 Digital Vrx1000 Mode (Generic P25 Psus) With P25 Trunked (Fdma) Mode Selected On Msu

    Audio Buffering PSU P25 Encryption PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU Status / Message Status only Status only *VRX1000 can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. August 2020 Page 160...

  • Page 161: Appendix 7 Enhanced P25 Trunking Support

    Status only Status only PSU Authentication *VRX1000 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 162: Forced Analog Vrx1000 Mode With 3600 Trunking Mode Selected On Msu

    Yes ** PSU Status / Message *VRX1000 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 163: Forced Analog Vrx1000 Mode With Conventional Analog Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Adaptive Power Control Audio Buffering PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption Programmable Programmable PSU Status / Message *VRX1000 can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. August 2020 Page 163...

  • Page 164: P25 Digital Vrx1000 Mode With P25 Conventional Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Adaptive Power Control Audio Buffering PSU Scan PSU Announcement Group PSU P25 Encryption PSU Status / Message *VRX1000 can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. August 2020 Page 164...

  • Page 165: P25 Digital Vrx1000 Mode With P25 Trunked (Fdma) Mode Selected On Msu

    PSU Status / Message Status only Status only PSU Authentication *VRX1000 can be programmed so that MSU MIC PTT keys up either VRX1000 OR MSU side but not both. ** Group services supported on APX Series ‘DVRS/VRX1000 Enabled’ PSUs August 2020...

  • Page 166: Appendix 8 - Accessories

    Length Notes DDN1966A 7W087X20-01 18ft VRX1000 DC Power Cable DDN1966A 7W087X11-01 RF Cable for in-band filter kit DDN1968A 10ft VRX1000 Programming cable (USB) DDN1969A 7W087X07-01 VRX1000 Control Cable DDN1970A 7W087X08-01 VRX1000 Y-Control Cable with AUX option August 2020 Page 166...

  • Page 167: Contact Information

    8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide 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 August 2020...

  • Page 168: Index

    Morse Code ..............93 Mounting the Mobile Radio ........31 Mounting the VRX100 ..........29 MSU RF Bypass Switch ..........81 Connecting the VRX1000 Cables ........32 Control Cables ............. 34 Cross-Band ..............24 Network Status Reporting ........... 96 No Activity Timer ............87 Notations Used in This Manual ........
  • Page 169 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide TG Mode ..............78 Uploading Data ............43 TG Translation Table ............ 82 User Text ..............69 Tone Setup ..............93 TOT ................101 Tx NAC (h) ..............74 VRX1000 Antenna Installation ........39 VRX1000 Auxiliary Cable ..........
  • Page 170 8M087X01 R16 VRX1000 Installation and Programming Guide Radio Check / Inhibit ..........123 Tone Setup ....Error! Bookmark not defined. Remote VRX1000 Activation and Steering ....126 Troubleshooting ............. 145 Remote VRX1000 Activation via DTMF ....137 Tx NID (h) Repeater Active Tones ..... Error! Bookmark not .................

  • Page 171: 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 172 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...
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