Futurecom LO6-VRX1000VHF User Manual

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VRX1000
VEHICLE RADIO EXTENDER
User's Guide
8A087X02 Draft 0.2
JUNE 2015

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  • Page 1 VRX1000 VEHICLE RADIO EXTENDER User’s Guide 8A087X02 Draft 0.2 JUNE 2015...
  • Page 2 8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide NOTES June 2015 Page 2 of 20...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide Contents Contents........................... 3  Manual Revisions......................4  Computer Software Copyrights ..................5  Document Copyrights....................5  Disclaimer ........................5  Trademarks ........................5  Commercial Warranty and Service................6  Notations Used in This Manual..................7  RF Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions....................
  • Page 4: Manual Revisions

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide Manual Revisions Rev # Date Notes & References DRAFT Oct 28, DRAFT 0.1 2014 DRAFT Apr 30, DRAFT 0.11 0.11 2015 DRAFT June 25, DRAFT 0.2 2015 June 2015 Page 4 of 20...
  • Page 5: Computer Software Copyrights

    Any copyrighted computer program contained in the 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.
  • Page 6: Commercial Warranty And Service

    Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. warrants to the original purchaser all standard products sold by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment from Futurecom Systems Group ULC.
  • Page 7: Notations Used In This Manual

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s 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 8 8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide FCC LABELS: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 9: Rf Energy Exposure Compliance, Awareness And Control Information And Operational Instructions

    ATTENTION! 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”...
  • Page 10: Rf Exposure Label

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide VRX1000 (3W) Minimum Lateral Distance from Antenna 67.0cm (26.4 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty cycle) UHF 380-512MHz 40.0cm (15.75 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty cycle) 700MHz 28.3cm (11.1 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty cycle) 800MHz 26.8cm (10.6 inches) (up to 100% Tx duty...
  • Page 11: Installation Requirements For Compliance With Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy Exposure Safety Standards

    To ensure compliance with RF Energy Safety Standards:  Install only Futurecom / Motorola 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.
  • Page 12: Introduction

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide Introduction The VRX1000 is a simplex radio coverage extender, which is interfaced to a compatible remote mount Motorola 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 13: Identifying Your Vrx1000 Model

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide Identifying Your VRX1000 Model Frequency Band of Operation Depending on the frequency band of operation of the APX Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) and VRX1000, the VRX1000 models are classified as follows:  In-Band – when the MSU and VRX1000 operate in the same frequency band. ...
  • Page 14: Vrx1000 Operation Basics

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide VRX1000 Operation Basics The operation of the VRX1000 is determined by the following:  Firmware, Tier Options and programming settings of the VRX1000 (VRX1000 personality).  Firmware options and programming settings of the MSU that is interfaced to the VRX1000.
  • Page 15: Powering Up The Vrx1000

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide Powering up the VRX1000 The VRX1000 powers up together with the MSU. The power up mode and channel are programmable. Depending on the programmed personality, the VRX1000 can power up in one of the following states: ...
  • Page 16: Turning Off The Vrx1000

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide Turning OFF the VRX1000 Deactivating the VRX1000 via the MSU Control Head To deactivate the VRX1000 via the MSU control head:  Press the DVRS button to enter the ‘DVR/ VRX1000 Control Mode’, then press the MODE button until VR OFF is displayed and either press the SEL button or wait for the screen timeout (6 seconds).
  • Page 17: Selecting Vrx1000 Channel

    8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide Selecting VRX1000 Channel When a ‘DVRS Enabled’ TG / Channel is selected on the MSU, the user may enter the ‘DVRS/VRX Control Mode’ by pressing the assigned DVRS button on the MSU control head and then change the VRX1000 mode / channel / status as described below: Independent VRX1000 Channel Change To change the VRX1000 channel: ...
  • Page 18: Appendix 1 - Vrx1000 Specifications - Preliminary

    Analogue audio ports: 200 kOhm input impedance, 15 Ohm output impedance Auxiliary / Options DB15 (Y cable) DC Power M12 Circular Equipment Type Acceptance 700 / 800 LO6-VRX1000VHF LO6-VRX1000UHF LO6-VRX1000700800 Industry Canada 2098B-VRX1000VHF 2098B-VRX1000UHF 2098B-VRX10007800 Transmitter Specification 700 / 800...
  • Page 19 8A087X02 DRAFT 0.2 VRX1000 User’s Guide Max Spurious Output -20 dBm Frequency Stability +/- 0.75ppm (-30°C to +60°C; +25°C Ref.) FM Hum and Noise 12.5 / 25 kHz 34 dB / 40 dB Audio Response +1, -3 dB of 6 dB / octave pre-emphasis characteristic over 300 Hz –...
  • Page 20: Contact Information

    1-800-701-9180 Head Office and Manufacturing 3277 Langstaff Rd Concord, Ontario L4K 5P8 Canada 905-660-5548 www.futurecom.com Futurecom Systems Group, ULC. 3277 Langstaff Rd Concord, Ontario L4K 5P8 Canada 1-800-701-9180 © Futurecom Systems Group, ULC 2014 June 2015 Page 20 of 20...

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