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- Page 1 Pub. 43004-025G G A I - T R O N I C S ® C O R P O R A T I O N A H U B B E L L C O M P A N Y Model ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual...
- Page 2 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This manual is provided solely as an operational, installation, and maintenance guide and contains sensitive business and technical information that is confidential and proprietary to GAI-Tronics. GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein, and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or system.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents FOREWORD ................................6 ..............................7 COPE OF ANUAL ..........................7 RDERING EPLACEMENT ARTS ..............................7 ERVICE AND EPAIR ICP9000 N ..................8 EATURES OF THE AVIGATOR ERIES ONSOLE GUIDED TOUR ................................. 11 ... - Page 4 Table of Contents ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual One-Touch Paging .............................. 30 Wildcard................................31 ................. 31 HECKING HANNEL CTIVITY WITH THE ONITOR UTTON ..............................32 ARALLEL CTIVITY Parallel Audio ..............................32 Communicating with a Parallel Unit (Intercom) ....................32 ...
- Page 5 ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Table of Contents ................................56 ADIO ATCH Using Radio Patch .............................. 56 Signaling in Radio Patch ............................ 56 Radio Patch Alert..............................56 XCP0600A ..........................57 UTPUT ONTROL MDC1200 STAT-ALERT S CP0650/TDN9413A ...................
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Page 6: Foreword
Foreword User Instructions (USA) 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 7: Scope Of Manual
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Foreword Scope of Manual This manual is intended for use by the operator of any of the models of the ICP9000 Navigator Series Console. It contains all operating instructions for the equipment described and is current as of the printing date. -
Page 8: Features Of The Icp9000 Navigator Series Console
Foreword ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Features of the ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Enhanced multi-tasking operation Graphical User Interface (GUI) features touch-screen, mouse or wand support Desktop layout customizable each operator, including right or left-hand operation ... - Page 9 ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Foreword Model Chart The Main Control Unit (MCU) model number, located on the nameplate on the end of the unit (could be the bottom or side, depending on mounting configuration), specifically identifies GAI-Tronics’ equipment. The last two digits in the model number indicate the number of channels available within that specific unit (04A = 4 channels, 08A = 8 channels, 12A = 12 channels).
- Page 10 Foreword ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual The following field installation kits and accessories are available for installation in the ICP9000 Navigator Series Console: Description XCP0010A DC Control Kit (one per dc channel) XCP0030A 25-Pair Telco Interface Kit XCP0040A 4-Channel E&M Signaling Kit (requires CP0050 or XCP0050A) XCP0050A Supervisory Control Kit XCP0060A...
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Page 11: Guided Tour
Guided Tour : Many of the ICP9000 Navigator functions must be initially set-up and configured using the GAI-Tronics CARD Suite software application. Read this manual after the MCU is configured for your application (options, etc.). Graphical User Interface (GUI) Overview and Layout The ICP9000 Navigator graphical user interface, or GUI, is flexible, easy to use and allows fast, accurate selections by using a touch screen, a wand, or the standard computer mouse or track ball. -
Page 12: Left- And Right-Hand Configuration
Guided Tour ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Left- and Right-Hand Configuration The Navigator can be configured for left- or right-hand configuration to allow the most convenient set-up for each operator. The reference to left or right-hand is related to the location of the main TRANSMIT button. -
Page 13: The Information Window
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Guided Tour The Information Window An important feature of the Navigator desktop is the information window located in the central area of the desktop. At the top of the information window is the status line, which displays information for the selected channel. -
Page 14: Using Audio Accessories
Guided Tour ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Using Audio Accessories Certain audio accessories can be connected to the console for use by the operator. These accessories include a desk microphone, a gooseneck microphone, a handset and a footswitch. It is important to understand that the transmit feature of these accessories emulates the main button, and the TRANSMIT... -
Page 15: Navigator Configuration
Navigator Configuration Customizing the Navigator Desktop The Navigator offers great flexibility in customizing the layout to suit each operator. Customization allows the following: The boarder of each channel can be color-coded per operator to group similar services. The channels can be placed in the channel area above the information window in any position or order per operator to ease use and to reduce eye fatigue. -
Page 16: Menu Functions
Navigator Configuration ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Menu Functions File Open Opens and copies the database ICP9000Config.mdb to the specified path. This is used with a previously saved database. The database includes all user profiles. Figure 3. 04/15... -
Page 17: File Save
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Navigator Configuration File Save Saves the database to a path determined by the user. Use the Open function to retrieve the originally saved database. Figure 4. The above section refers to backing up the profile database. File Exit Closes the ICP9000 Navigator GUI application. -
Page 18: Setup - Configure Database
Navigator Configuration ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Setup - Configure Database Use this form to add the channel button labels, programmable button names, and alert tone button labels. OTES 1. Channel button labels must be 12 characters or less, programmable button names must be six characters or less, and alert tone labels must be six characters or less. -
Page 19: Setup - Operator Setup
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Navigator Configuration Setup - Operator Setup The Operator Setup form contains two tabbed sections, Operator Options and One-Touch Options. The Operator Options tab is divided into four sections, Operator Options, Tool Options, Channel and Control Selection, and is used to configure the operator characteristics for an individual operator profile. - Page 20 Navigator Configuration ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Tool Options The Tool Options allow the user to configure which buttons are available in the Navigator tool bar for each individual operator. The factory default setting displays all available buttons. Channel Selection The Channel Selection section determines which channels are displayed in the main window for each individual operator.
- Page 21 ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Navigator Configuration One Touch Options The One Touch Options portion of the form enables the user to select which aliases are available to each individual operator. The left window displays all aliases that are unassigned to this operator. The right window displays those aliases assigned to this operator.
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Page 22: Setup - Control Setup
Navigator Configuration ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Setup - Control Setup The Control Display is divided into 32 frames. Each frame contains setup functions for an individual control button. The control caption box allows up to 13 characters for alias labeling. Choosing the Momentary button causes the output to be turned on until the control button is released. -
Page 23: Setup - Card Suite File
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Navigator Configuration Setup - Card Suite File The operator uses this menu item to open a Card Suite configuration file. An existing archive file must be exported from the ICP9000 using the Card Suite software, creating a filename with the .cst extension. The Navigator GUI opens this file, and extracts the paging alias information from the archived data. -
Page 24: Tools - Options - Create Profile
Navigator Configuration ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Tools - Options – Create Profile While this form is visible, the layout of the desktop can be configured. Several aspects of the GUI can be altered to allow for different profiles: The position of each channel can be changed by clicking on and dragging the frame of a channel to a new location. -
Page 25: Tools - Options - Save Profile
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Navigator Configuration Tools - Options - Save Profile Saves settings to the current user logged on. The shortcut key combination is <Ctrl+S>. Tools - Reset Console This reboots the console’s MCU. Logon The Operator Log On box allows the user to login to Navigator. If a profile had been saved for that user, the settings are applied. -
Page 26: Diagnostics
Navigator Configuration ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Diagnostics Opens a window where console diagnostics can be accessed. This screen is password-protected and should only be accessed by authorized personnel. Window - Organize Allows the toolbar to be organized for left-hand or right-hand operation. 04/15... -
Page 27: Standard Feature Operation
Standard Feature Operation Selected and Unselected Channels At any given time, a single channel is designated as the selected channel. Many of the console’s features such as paging, signaling, monitor, alert tone, intercom and the main TRANSMIT button operate on the selected channel. -
Page 28: Using The Unselect Mute Feature
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Using the Unselect Mute Feature Since the console uses only two speakers for up to 12 channels, it may sometimes be difficult to hear particular field units in busy or noisy environments. To allow a particular channel to be isolated from all other channels, the unselect mute feature of the console allows all except the selected channel to be muted. -
Page 29: Selecting A Channel
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation Selecting a Channel As described earlier, at any given time during normal operation, one channel is designated as the selected channel. All of the non-channel specific buttons that affect a channel operate on the selected channel. These include the Unselect MUTE SUPERVISOR... -
Page 30: Channel Supervisor
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual It is not possible to execute a channel frequency change while selecting a radio-patch, multi-select, frequency or multi-PL. Channel Supervisor The channel supervisor feature allows supervisor control to be activated or deactivated on a channel at any time in all modes of operation without first selecting the channel. -
Page 31: Wildcard
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation Wildcard The wildcard feature can be used to send preprogrammed commands to the base station at any time during most modes of operation. These commands are configured using CARD Suite and the function of each should be explained to the operator during training. -
Page 32: Parallel Activity
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Parallel Activity Depending on the system installation, more than one console or operator position may share a channel. When two or more units share a single channel, the units are considered to be in parallel. When another unit transmits on a shared channel, it is called parallel activity to all other connected consoles. -
Page 33: Transmitting On The Selected Channel
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation Transmitting on the Selected Channel To transmit on the selected channel, press and hold the main button. If the transmission is TRANSMIT allowed, meaning no parallel unit is currently transmitting, the status line indicates TRANSMIT when the operator is allowed to speak. -
Page 34: Multi Pl
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Multi PL Multi-PL is a feature of the console that allows the same radio channel to be used while providing privacy for up to four groups. The operator can control which PL is used by the transmitter and receiver using this feature. -
Page 35: Enhanced Multi-Frequency Operation
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation Enhanced Multi-Frequency Operation If more than four frequencies are enabled on a particular channel, the four buttons in the frequency window operate as HOME DOWN . This mode of operation is indicated by the DOWN button-indicators both being lit. -
Page 36: Paging Encode
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Paging Encode The ICP9000 Navigator’s paging option supports the following paging formats and types: DTMF Preprogrammed Alias Page Custom Single/Two tone 2-Tone Sequential Stack Page Immediate DTMF ... -
Page 37: Manual Paging
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation When a talk time is used for either manual or alias paging, immediately following the generation of the paging tones, the console remains on the paging channel and flashes “TALK NOW” for five to 45 seconds, as programmed. -
Page 38: Quick-Select Paging
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Quick-Select Paging If the console has been programmed with paging aliases, an alias can be selected instead of manually entering the paging type and capcode. To change from manual paging mode to alias paging mode use the ALIAS SELECT UP or DOWN buttons. -
Page 39: Initiating The Page
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation Initiating the Page When the desired capcode is entered or alias selected the operator should activate monitor on the channel to ensure that the radio channel is not in use. When the channel is free, the operator should press the page TRANSMIT button or the main... -
Page 40: Stack Paging
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Stack Paging The Stack paging feature provides the operator the capability to create a sequential group page as needed. A stack page can consist of manual pages, alias pages and even group pages. Up to ten individual or group pages can be stacked. -
Page 41: One-Touch Paging
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation One-Touch Paging The One-touch paging feature allows the operator to send a preprogrammed alias page at any time during most modes of operation with the touch of a button. Figure 18. When the One-Touch paging window is opened via the ONE-TOUCH button on the main toolbar, the One-Touch Paging window will overlay, or occupy, the same desktop space as the standard paging window. -
Page 42: Alert Page
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Alert Page It is possible to send out an individual, group or stack page followed by an alert tone. To generate an alert page, select the page or pages to be transmitted. Press and hold the desired alert tone button instead of the TRANSMIT button. -
Page 43: Auto-Base Station Override
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation Auto-Base Station Override Use the CARD Suite software application to enable or disable the auto-base station override. If this option is enabled, while in quick-select paging, the console operator can override the preprogrammed transmit channel for an alias using the channel SELECT buttons. -
Page 44: Dtmf Decode
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual DTMF Decode DTMF Decode allows the console to accept Automatic Number Identification (ANI) information from radios equipped with DTMF/ANI capabilities or DTMF sequences from other devices. DTMF Decode provides a capability similar to PTT-ID. It eliminates the need to use additional airtime to identify the caller by a voice message and provides a means for manually logging system traffic. -
Page 45: Multi-Select
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation Multi-Select The Multi-Select option allows for simultaneous transmission on a set of channels when the multi-select mode is chosen. This can be used when the operator wishes to simultaneously communicate with several different channels. -
Page 46: Multi-Select Alert
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Multi-Select Alert After the multi-select has been selected, it is possible to generate an attention-getting alert tone to all the selected channels by pressing the desired alert tone button. When the operator presses the alert tone button, the alert tone is generated as described previously. -
Page 47: Positive Mode Control/Secure Operation
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation Positive Mode Control/Secure Operation The Navigator supports positive mode control for controlling a secure-equipped base station. The operator must control the secure mode of the console by selecting a coded or clear transmission type. The actual encryption and decryption of audio is a function of the base station and not the console. -
Page 48: Secure Operation In Multi-Select
Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Secure Operation in Multi-Select Secure operation is available while in multi-select mode. If all channels in the multi-selection are secure capable, the status line and CODED CLEAR indicators indicate either coded or clear mode. The operator can select coded or clear transmission while either the coded or clear mode is indicated. -
Page 49: Options
Options DC Remote Control CP0010/XCP0010 DC Control uses a different method to control the base station, which does not provide the functionality of a tone remote system. Therefore, certain features behave differently or cannot be used on a channel using dc remote control. Consult with the system supervisor to understand what features are available on each channel. -
Page 50: E&M Signaling Cp0040/Xcp0040
Options ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual E&M Signaling CP0040/XCP0040 The E&M Signaling option is used to control E&M signaling stations. This type of control offers fewer features than either tone remote or dc remote control. Consult with the system supervisor to understand what features are available on each channel. -
Page 51: Supervisory Control Cp0050/Xcp0050
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Options Supervisory Control CP0050/XCP0050 The Supervisory Control option gives a designated operator the ability to physically disconnect the transmit audio lines from one or more parallel-connected console channels with the touch of a single button. -
Page 52: Direct Enhanced Full Duplex Phone Interface Cp0070/Xcp0070
Options ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Direct Enhanced Full Duplex Phone Interface CP0070/XCP0070 The Direct Enhanced Full Duplex option allows the operator to use the Navigator to place and receive calls from the public switch telephone network, PSTN, or a private branch exchange, PBX. This option supports full duplex phone conversation when used with a headset or handset. -
Page 53: Auto-Dial And Last Number Redial
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Options If the operator is using the gooseneck or internal microphone, or has activated the select speaker off-hook override or phone patch, the audio path between the operator and the phone is forced to half-duplex. This removes the possibility of feedback between the microphone and speaker. -
Page 54: Answering Incoming Calls
Options ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Answering Incoming Calls When an incoming call is detected, an audible ring is heard through the select speaker and the PHONE indicator flashes. To answer an incoming call, press the toolbar button. The indicator PHONE PHONE... -
Page 55: External Enhanced Full Duplex Phone Interface Cp0060/Xcp0060
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Options External Enhanced Full Duplex Phone Interface CP0060/XCP0060 The External Enhanced Full Duplex Phone Interface option allows the operator to use the ICP9000 Navigator to place and receive calls with an external phone. This option supports full duplex phone conversation when used with a headset or handset. -
Page 56: Radio Patch
Options ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Radio Patch Radio patch is part of the Direct Enhanced Full Duplex Phone Interface and the External Enhanced Full Duplex Phone Interface options. It allows any number of console channels to be connected to each other allowing one group to talk to other groups through the console. -
Page 57: Output Control Xcp0600A
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Options Output Control XCP0600A The Control Option allows you control up to 32 outputs. When the output is active, the button will turn orange. When the output is inactive, the button will return to its original color. Programming of the buttons and their labeling is accomplished through the control setup menu. -
Page 58: Mdc1200 Stat-Alert Signaling Cp0650/Tdn9413A
Options ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual MDC1200 STAT-ALERT Signaling CP0650/TDN9413A The ICP9000 Navigator’s MDC1200 STAT-ALERT Signaling option supports encode and decode of MDC1200 data. To access the signaling screen, press the button located in the Navigator SIGNALING toolbar. The console enters signaling mode and opens the Signaling window as shown below. Figure 24. -
Page 59: Rapidcall Buttons
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Options The Navigator supports the printing or logging of RapidCall traffic. Upon receipt of any call type and for clearing of Emergency Alerts, a printer log entry is made. Using CARD Suite, the printing of each type of call, incoming and outgoing, can be enabled and disabled. - Page 60 Options ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Selecting a unit ID for transmission is accomplished in one of three ways. Instant Send – If a valid unit ID or alias name is shown on the second line of the information window, the button may be pressed to immediately send the Call Alert to this ID.
- Page 61 ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Options Short Call Alert For transmitting to older radio systems, a Short Call Alert may be used. A Short Call Alert is made by pressing the button. The second line of the information window will flash “*CALL HORT LERT ALERT-S*.”...
- Page 62 Options ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Selecting a unit ID for transmission is accomplished in one of the three ways discussed previously in the “Call Alert” section. However, since this call type must be used with care, group and wildcard ID’s are not permitted.
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Page 63: Receiving Rapidcall Transmissions
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Options Select Call When the button is pressed, the second line of the information window flashes “*SELECT ELECT CALL*.” The border indicator of the button flashes indicating that an ID may now be ELECT selected. - Page 64 Options ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Pressing the button will silence the alert tone and the queued emergency will stop flashing. EMR RESET A printer log entry will be made indicating the time that the Emergency Alert was cleared by the operator.
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Page 65: Console Diagnostics
Console Diagnostics Entering the Diagnostic Mode The ICP9000 Navigator Series Console contains several internal diagnostics designed to assist in the installation and servicing of the unit. The opening menu for these diagnostics is accessed by selecting diagnostics from the menu bar if the operator has privileges to do so. Each of the selections from the opening menu links to another menu that lists settings or other diagnostic and installation aids. -
Page 66: User Parameters Menu
Console Diagnostics ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual User Parameters Menu The User Parameters menu is shown below. USER PARAMETERS 1) SIDE TONE VOLUME ADJUST 2) MIC SELECTION/SENSITIVITY 3) PRINTER ERROR <1–3> TO SELECT <MODE> TO EXIT Figure 32. User Parameter Menu Side Tone Volume Adjust Side tone is the tone as heard by the operator during tone generation. -
Page 67: Microphone Selection And Sensitivity
ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Console Diagnostics Microphone Selection and Sensitivity There are two microphone ports available on the Navigator when microphones are locally connected to the Navigator MCU. These are the desk/hand/headset port and the gooseneck port. By default, the Navigator is shipped with the desk/hand/headset port selected. -
Page 68: Printer Error Messages
Console Diagnostics ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Printer Error Messages The console supports the use of a serial printer to log decoded ANI information as well as access to diagnostic data. If the printer is enabled through the CARD Suite software and the console detects an error, PRINTER ERROR is displayed on the bottom line of the display window unless the printer error message is disabled. -
Page 69: Definitions And Acronyms
Definitions and Acronyms Term Definition CARD GAI-Tronics’ radio configuration software application for a personal computer. It is used Suite to program and change the operating characteristics (features and options) of the ICP9000 Navigator and some other GAI-Tronics products. Software Channel A single path, separated by frequency or time divisions, for transmitting electrical signals. - Page 70 Notes ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual OTES 04/15...
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