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MAY 2024
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  • Page 1 PDR8000 Portable Digital ® Repeater Programming Guide *MN010432A01* MAY 2024 MN010432A01-AA © 2024 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Legal And Compliance Statements

    License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 3: Computer Software Copyrights

    MN010432A01-AA Legal and Compliance Statements © 2024 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved Computer Software Copyrights The products described in this manual include copyrighted Futurecom computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States, Canada, and other countries preserve for Futurecom certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer programs.

  • Page 4: Common Licenses

    MN010432A01-AA Legal and Compliance Statements Eric Woodruff Ken Bertelson Joe Willcoxson Common Licenses The Code Project Open License (CPOL) 1.02 Preamble This License governs Your use of the Work. This License is intended to allow developers to use the Source Code and Executable Files provided as part of the Work in any application in any form. The main points subject to the terms of the License are: ●...
  • Page 5 MN010432A01-AA Legal and Compliance Statements h. "Work" refers to the collection of files distributed by the Publisher, including the Source Code, Executable Files, binaries, data files, documentation, whitepapers and the Articles. "You" is you, an individual or entity wishing to use the Work and exercise your rights under this License.
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  • Page 7: Commercial Warranty

    MN010432A01-AA Legal and Compliance Statements b. If any provision of this License is invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the terms of this License, and without further action by the parties to this License, such provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision valid and enforceable.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    L’opérateur du répéteur doit s’assurer en Refer to the manuals Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for PDR8000 (publication number MN010431A01) and Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for Booster Pack...
  • Page 9 MN010432A01-AA Legal and Compliance Statements tout temps que personne ne s’approche de l’antenne à une distance inférieure à celle correspondant à la limite d’exposition minimale.

  • Page 10: Contact Us

    Your organization received support phone numbers and other contact information appropriate for your geographic region and service agreement. Use that contact information for the most efficient response. However, if needed, you can also find general support contact information on the Motorola Solutions website, by following these steps: 1.

  • Page 11: Document History

    MN010432A01-AA Document History Document History Version Description Date MN010432A01-AA Initial converted edition. May 2024...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: PDR8000 Programming Basics..............19 1.1 Installation of FRC Software......................19 1.1.1 Uninstalling Previous FRC....................19 1.1.2 Installing FRC........................19 1.1.3 Setting Up Communications with the PDR8000..............20 1.1.4 Setting Optimum View of the FRC..................20 1.2 Introduction to FRC..........................20 1.2.1 FRC Menu Bar........................21 1.2.1.1 File Menu in FRC....................
  • Page 13 MN010432A01-AA Contents 1.2.5.2 Writing Selected Changes to the PDR8000............29 1.2.6 Creating a Support Package....................29 1.3 FRC Offline Editing.......................... 30 1.3.1 Viewing PDR8000 Personality Files Offline............... 30 1.3.2 Modifying PDR8000 Personality Files Offline..............30 1.3.3 Saving PDR8000 Personality Files Offline................. 30 Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines...............

  • Page 14: List Of Figures

    Figure 23: Simplex PDR8000 and Booster Pack Hardware Configuration............83 Figure 24: External Duplexer and Booster Pack Hardware Configuration............83 Figure 25: Monitoring Window with Booster Pack Not Connected and PDR8000 Not Transmitting....84 Figure 26: Monitoring Window with PDR8000 Transmitting but Booster Pack Not Connected......85 Figure 27: Monitoring Window with Booster Pack Connected but PDR8000 Not Transmitting......

  • Page 15: List Of Tables

    Table 6: Options Menu............................24 Table 7: Help Menu............................25 Table 8: FRC Icons............................26 Table 9: FRC Conventions..........................32 Table 10: Supported Interfaces for PDR8000....................50 Table 11: Analog Code Table..........................67 Table 12: Front Panel LEDs Status........................89 Table 13: Side Panel LED Status........................89...

  • Page 16: About This Manual

    ® 2. Configurator for PDR8000 3. Flash Downloader Utility (used to update the firmware of the VR) The following table list of Firmware is the minimum requirement for the PDR8000 operation described in this manual. Repeater Module Firmware: 4C088X01 R5.05 Repeater Module Boot Firmware: 4C088X02 R5.04...

  • Page 17: Table 1: Special Notations

    MN010432A01-AA About This Manual The following special notations highlight certain information: Table 1: Special Notations Example Description Menu key or PTT button Bold words indicate a name of a key, button, soft menu item, or programming menu item. Ordering Guide Italic word indicates title of a bibliographic re- source.

  • Page 18: Related Publications

    PDR8000 - Rackmount Safety Booklets Part Number Description MN010430A01 Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for Booster Pack MN010431A01 Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for PDR8000 Others Publication Description Ordering Guides Include the following guides: ● PDR8000 Ordering Guide ●...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1: Pdr8000 Programming Basics

    The latest version of FRC is available on the Futurecom website. Go to Support → Documentation and Software → PDR8000 → FRC Programming Software. 2. On the Downloads page, fill in the required fields and click on SUBMIT & DOWNLOAD.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Communications With The Pdr8000

    Setting Up Communications with the PDR8000 Prerequisites: ● Ensure that the USB cable is plugged into the computer and connected to the USB port on the PDR8000. ● Ensure that the PDR8000 is powered up. Check the LED Display on the panel.

  • Page 21: Frc Menu Bar

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 1: PDR8000 Programming Basics 2. Powered up PDR8000. 3. Programming cable (USB cable) connected to PDR8000. 1.2.1 FRC Menu Bar The FRC menu bar contains a number of options, commands, and shortcut buttons. Figure 1: FRC Menu Bar 1.2.1.1...

  • Page 22: Pdr Menu In Frc

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 1: PDR8000 Programming Basics Menu Item Dropdown Menus (Key- Description board Shortcut) Apply License File Load licenses. Preferences Open the Preferences window. Exit Exits the FRC application. 1.2.1.2 PDR Menu in FRC The PDR menu in FRC contains commands for the PDR, including load, save, and reset.

  • Page 23: Application Menu In Frc

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 1: PDR8000 Programming Basics 1.2.1.3 Application Menu in FRC The Application menu in the FRC log information for technical support purposes. Figure 4: Application Menu The Application menu contains the following elements: Table 4: Application Menu Menu Item...

  • Page 24: User Menu In Frc

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 1: PDR8000 Programming Basics 1.2.1.4 User Menu in FRC The User menu in FRC allows user changes for technical support purposes. Figure 5: User Menu The User menu contains the following elements: Table 5: User Menu Menu Item...

  • Page 25: Help Menu In Frc

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 1: PDR8000 Programming Basics 1.2.1.6 Help Menu in FRC The Help menu links to support documentation and compatibility charts, and provides search functionality. Figure 7: Help Menu The Help menu contains the following elements: Table 7: Help Menu...

  • Page 26: Frc Icons

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 1: PDR8000 Programming Basics 1.2.2 FRC Icons Table 8: FRC Icons Icon Description Font Allows selecting font type, style, size, color, and effects Application Reset Clears all data in the application memory Save Save changes to the file...

  • Page 27: Reading The Pdr8000 Electronic Label

    → Hardware/Software Information. NOTE: An EPR file contains the personality and calibration data of a specific PDR8000 unit. A DPD file contains the personality settings of a PDR8000 unit that may be used as a template to copy into other PDR8000 units.

  • Page 28: Applying Dpd File (Cloning)

    (downloads) the modified configuration to the PDR8000. Procedure: 1. From the menu bar, select File → Templates (DPD Files) → Apply DPD Template to PDR8000. 2. Specify the desired DPD file name and location when prompted. 3. If an outdated DPD file is loaded, an upgrade confirmation dialog window appears.

  • Page 29: Writing Selected Changes To The Pdr8000

    2. To save data changes to the PDR8000, perform one of the following options: ● From the menu bar, select PDR → Save Changes to PDR8000, or press shortcut key F4. ● From the menu bar, select PDR → EEprom Maintenance, or press shortcut key Ctrl + E. Select Changes ➜...

  • Page 30: Frc Offline Editing

    1.3.3 Saving PDR8000 Personality Files Offline NOTE: After the PDR8000 is programmed as per the needed requirements and the unit has been tested successfully with this template, it is recommended to save the template as a DPD file on the computer for future use.
  • Page 31 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 1: PDR8000 Programming Basics 5. Specify the encryption type and click OK.

  • Page 32: Chapter 2: Pdr8000 Programming Guidelines

    The following provide detailed PDR8000 programming information. IMPORTANT: ● Do not change PDR8000 settings unless fully familiar with the meaning of a specific option. ● The FRC program reports any obvious errors and does not allow invalid data to be saved to the PDR8000.
  • Page 33 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Convention Description Examples ● ● MONTH ● YEAR Range Valid values allowed for a field with Display Unit → Timeout for Menu: 5– units of measurement (where appropri- 60 (10) Seconds ate) and a default value identified where the default value exists.

  • Page 34: Setting Device Date And Time

    PDR unit hardware or software. 2.3.1 Setting Device Date and Time This section sets the PDR8000 date and time of the connected PDR8000. Prerequisites: Ensure that the PDR8000 is connected to the PC. Procedure: Perform one of the following options: ●...
  • Page 35 ● Active NOTE: Display only. ● Save PC Date and Time Saves the PC Date and Time to the PDR8000. to PDR New Date and Time Get Date and Time from YYYY-MM-DD Current Date and Time will be obtained from the PC connected to the PDR.

  • Page 36: Com Options

    (12.5 kHz / 1.5 kHz), Wideband (25 kHz / 3 kHz), or NPSPAC (25 kHz / 4 kHz). Ensure the correct spacing (Set 1, Set 2, or Set 3) is selected to match the portable radio programming on each PDR8000 channel. See...

  • Page 37: Figure 10: Frequency Band Configuration Window

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Figure 10: Frequency Band Configuration Window Field Name Options/Units Description Selected Frequency RX Band Indicates the receiver band supported by the current hardware platform. ● 136–174 (VHF) NOTE: This field is read only.
  • Page 38 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description ● 380–430 (UHF R1) ● 450–470 (UHF R2) ● 470–512 (UHF R3) ● 794–806 (700) ● 806–825 (800) TX Band Indicates the transmitter band supported by the cur- rent hardware platform.
  • Page 39 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description Channel-0 Base Frequency Indicates the lowest frequency for the current PDR8000, either transmit or receive. NOTE: This field is read only. The value in parentheses is the factory default value.

  • Page 40: Personality Information

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines 2.3.3.2 Personality Information The Personality Information window shows the information of the template. Figure 11: Personality Information Window Field Name Options/Units Description Date of Programming Two (2) digits Indicates the day for the date of programming for this personality template.

  • Page 41: Hardware/Software Information

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines 2.3.3.3 Hardware/Software Information The Hardware/Software Information is for information purposes only. It displays information relating to the Repeater Module and the IF Module, such as the repeater serial number, part numbers, revision or version numbers, and release dates.

  • Page 42: Figure 13: Common Settings Window

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Figure 13: Common Settings Window Field Name Options/Units Description V.24 Wireline Operation Display if the V.24 Wireline Operation is enabled or ● Enabled disabled. ● Disabled NOTE: This is a read only field. Feature Li- cense–V.24 Wireline Operation is required...
  • Page 43 ● ● ● ● ● ● Start on Last Active Channel If enabled, the PDR8000 will switch to the last active ● Enabled of Start Up Deployment channel upon starting. ● Disabled NOTE: Not applicable if Power up on Last Deployment is enabled.
  • Page 44 Enables or disables Daylight saving time. ● NOTE: Follows the settings in Set Device ● Date and Time. See Setting Device Date and Time on page Configure Deployments Enables or disables Deployment Profiles as per the PDR8000 Order. Any Deployment Profile can be cop-...
  • Page 45 Available only if Deployment Profile Ca- pability is enabled. ● Deployment Configuration on page Set Repeater Password Set the password for the PDR8000. Reset Repeater Password Reset the PDR8000 password. Display Unit Enables functionality on the front panel keypad dis- ●...
  • Page 46 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description Timeout for Menu 5 seconds to The menu display turns off when the programmed 60 seconds time runs out. (10 seconds) NOTE: Save Selected on Timeout can be configured to save selection after elapsed time.

  • Page 47: Figure 14: Deployment Configuration Window

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines 2.3.3.4.1 Deployment Configuration The Configure Deployment window configures the Deployment profiles as per the Order placed for PDR8000. Figure 14: Deployment Configuration Window NOTE: The order of the deployment profiles can be rearranged by dragging and dropping up or down within the list of deployment profiles.
  • Page 48 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description Copy Deployment Copy the currently selected Deployment Profile con- figuration to another Deployment Profile. A new win- dow opens for selection of target Deployment Profile. Reset Deployment Resets the currently selected Deployment Profile to Factory default.

  • Page 49: Deployment Data Configuration

    Deployment Profiles, and the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) configuration software. It explains how PDR8000 can be programmed with up to ten different Deployment Profiles, each defining unique operational characteristics. The guide also covers the use of the FRC software to create new Deployment Profiles and the supported interfaces for PDR8000.

  • Page 50: General Configuration

    PDR8000 unit. By utilizing the ten possible Deployment Profiles, PDR8000 can be ready to “pick up and go” for a large number of common use case scenarios. The PDR8000 can be configured to power up to a specific Deployment Profile or can power to the “last active”...

  • Page 51: Figure 16: General Configuration Window

    Enables or disables the Deployment Profile. ● Enabled ● Disabled Station Name Maximum 31 A unique name or alias that identifies the PDR8000. alphanumeric characters, ex- cept for _, ”, ?, ’, %, *, and . Hardware Platform Identifies the hardware platform for this PDR8000.
  • Page 52 This is needed for PDR8000 cross-connect (RT/RT) ● External and some modems. Internal The PDR8000 provides the clock. This choice is typically selected when the radio is connected di- rectly to an infrastructure device. External An external device (for example, a Modem) is pro- viding the V.24 clock.
  • Page 53 When Wireline Interface is set to None, this field must be set to Disabled. Fallback Determination 50 ms to 10000 Amount of time the PDR8000 waits for an outbound Time payload from the infrastructure after sending an in- bound payload through the wireline interface.
  • Page 54 NOTE: Accessible only when Repeater Op- ● Set Up eration is set to Repeater AND Repeater Gate Update is Disabled. Start up Start on Last Active Specifies if the PDR8000 starts on the last active ● Enabled Channel channel after a reset. ● Disabled...
  • Page 55 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description PL STE Duration 120 ms to 250 PL Squelch Tail Elimination Delay. Must be set to match the portable setting. (140 ms) The typical setting is 140 ms. NOTE: ●...
  • Page 56 OFF) ● 50°C to 100°C (70°C) Output Power Alarm PDR8000 activates the output power alarm if the dif- ● 0 (Disa- ference in the measured RF transmit power and pro- bled, dis- grammed transmit power exceeds this threshold. played as...
  • Page 57 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description the Duplexer Allows the PDR8000 to compensate for the Receive shipped in the Signal losses due to the Duplexer. PDR8000. NOTE: ● This field is preconfigured during produc- tion of the PDR8000 and should only be adjusted if or when the Duplexer con- nected to the unit is changed or replaced.

  • Page 58: Channel Configuration

    The Channel Configuration window allows configuration of channels within each Deployment Profile. The wireline interface to PDR8000 is a full-duplex link, able to send and receive information at the same time. The RF configuration of the PDR8000 determines whether it can transmit and receive on the RF channel simultaneously (full-duplex) or service only one side of the RF channel at a time (half-duplex).
  • Page 59 NOTE: Analog and Mixed Channels are not ● Digital compatible with V.24 wireline operation. ● Mixed Channel Mode Determines the PDR8000 mode of operation for the cur- ● F.Duplex rent channel; Full Duplex, Half Duplex, or Simplex. ● Simplex NOTE: ●...
  • Page 60 Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description Tx Pwr (dBm) 30 dBm to 43 Specifies the transmit power at the PDR8000 antenna port. (40 dBm) NOTE: ● TX power levels are those desired at the PDR8000 antenna port, either with or with- out a duplexer.
  • Page 61 NOTE: Repeater Drop Out Delay is also known as hangtime. Monitor Before Data Tx Disabled ● Disabled PDR8000 does not monitor or notify the infrastructure ● Enabled of any cochannel users. Enabled PDR8000 monitors the Rx channel for cochannel users and notifies the infrastructure.
  • Page 62 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description Enabled PDR8000 does not transmit if this field is enabled. Base Station ID Maximum 20 al- Used for automatic, periodic, over-the-air transmission phanumeric of the PDR8000 call sign. characters (up- If the field is empty, BSID will not be transmitted.

  • Page 63: Figure 19: Astro Nac Assignments Window

    Community Repeater; a repeater receiver set for this NAC will allow all incoming signals to be repeated with the NAC intact. PDR8000 allows each of its digital-enabled channels to be configured with a desired behavior for utilizing NACs. These behaviors are captured in NAC Code Table. Each configured channel in the PDR8000 can point to one of the configured Access Code Tables.
  • Page 64 Go to the next Access Code Table by moving for- ward. Channels Using This Table: 1 to 64, with List of PDR8000 channel numbers that use the cur- comma to sep- rent Access Code Table. arate the list of NOTE: This is a read-only field.
  • Page 65 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description used by repeat and infrastructure calls. (Requires Multi Coded Squelch enabled.) NOTE: A DFSI-connected console may uti- lize this functionality by specifying Tx NAC of $F7E, or may override this behavior by pro- viding a specific Tx NAC as part of the trans- mission information.
  • Page 66 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description Multi-NAC Table Maximum 8 Defines up to eight (8) Rx and Tx Network Access pairs Code pairs for the specified Access Code Table. NOTE: If Rx NAC Operation is set to Multi NAC, all rows in the Multi-NAC Table are ac- cessible.

  • Page 67: Table 11: Analog Code Table

    PL/DPL. PDR8000 allows each of its analog-enabled channels to be configured with a desired behavior for utilizing PLs/DPLs. These behaviors are captured in Analog Code Tables. Each configured channel in the PDR8000 can point to one of the configured Analog Code tables.
  • Page 68 PL or DPL that is equal to any of the Rx PL/DPL code entries found in any enabled row of the table. Rx STE od the PDR8000 in that row of the table should be set to match the Tx STE sent by the subscriber units.

  • Page 69: Figure 20: Multi-Coded Squelch (Pl/Dpl) Code Table Window

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Figure 20: Multi-Coded Squelch (PL/DPL) Code Table Window Field Name Options/Units Description Channel 1 to 64 Chan- Identifies the name of the channel for the current An- nels alog Code Table. < Prev.CH 1 to 64 Go to the previous Channel by moving backward.
  • Page 70 1 to 64 Go to the next Analog Code Table by moving forward. Channels Using This Table: 1 to 64, with List of PDR8000 channel numbers that use the cur- comma to sep- rent Analog Code Table. arate the list of NOTE: This is a read-only field.
  • Page 71 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/Units Description Tx PL/DPL selected by 1 min to 30 Defines how long the last Rx PL/DPL is used for Last Rx PL/DPL Dura- mins transmissions after the last received call. Each re- tion ceived call restarts the timer.

  • Page 72: Service

    2.3.5 Service The FRC Monitoring window is provided to assist the field technician with PDR8000 setup and troubleshooting. The Monitoring window provides real-time indication of the RSSI level, RF Power, NAC, PL/DPL detection, BER measurement, and display of Signal quality.

  • Page 73: Monitoring

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines 2.3.5.1 Monitoring Field Name Options/ Units Description PDR Operating Mode Specifies the current mode of operation. ● Normal Normal ● Service PDR8000 is operating as programmed.
  • Page 74 Transmit V.52 test pattern on the programmed Tx Frequency of the channel. NOTE: This field is user-configurable, only available in Service mode. Repeater State Indicates the PDR8000 repeat or base operation sta- ● Repeat tus. (Set up) NOTE: This is a read-only field.
  • Page 75 Rx State Specifies the Receiver Activity. ● Idle ● Active Rx Source Displays if the PDR8000 is receiving from the Sub- ● Inbound scriber or transmitting on V.24 Link. ● Outbound Rx NAC Displays the received NAC from the Subscriber.
  • Page 76 PDR8000 wireline interface is set to DFSI. Heartbeat Period (sec) 5 to 55 Periodicity of Host Heartbeats at which the PDR8000 expects a heartbeat from the host. NOTE: Provided to PDR8000 by the host when PDR8000 wireline interface is set to...
  • Page 77 Transmitter Activity Specifies the Transmitter Activity. ● Idle ● Active Tx Source Displays if the PDR8000 is receiving from the Sub- ● Inbound scriber or transmitting from the wireline Link. ● Outbound Tx NAC Displays the NAC transmitted to the Subscriber.
  • Page 78 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/ Units Description Synthesizer Current state of the Synthesizer. ● Locked NOTE: This is a read-only field. ● Out of Lock DC Voltage DC Voltage. ● Normal NOTE: This is a read-only field.
  • Page 79 NOTE: This is a read-only field. ● Reverse Booster Pack NOTE: ● Fields in the Booster Pack group are populated only when the PDR8000 is connected to a Booster Pack. ● Not applicable to Rackmount PDR8000 with 50 W PA option. Booster Pack Connected ●...

  • Page 80: Logs And Reports

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines Field Name Options/ Units Description Power Amplifier Temper- Celsius RF Power Amplifier temperature. ature (°C) NOTE: This is a read-only field. 2.3.5.2 Logs and Reports Option Description Get Status Refreshes data. Save Status Saves data as text file.
  • Page 81 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 2: PDR8000 Programming Guidelines 2.3.5.2.3 Status EEPROM Log The Status EEPROM Log displays errors, warnings, channel or deployment changes, and system status. Data is kept until cleared, or until the log reaches its maximum size causing the earliest entries to be deleted.

  • Page 82: Chapter 3: Booster Pack

    For those agencies using Mobile Radios in their system, the PDR8000 Portable Digital Repeater Booster Pack can assist them with additional output power above the native PDR8000 transmit power. The Booster Pack is available in VHF, UHF 380 MHz–430 MHz, UHF 450 MHz–470 MHz, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz bands.

  • Page 83: Pdr8000 Operation With Booster Pack

    Booster Pack transmits a constant power level. Therefore, with the duplexer connected, the power at the PDR antenna port is the power at the PDR8000 RF Out port plus duplexer losses. For example, if the Booster Pack output power is 45 dBm and the duplexer loss is –1.5 dB, the output power at the PDR8000...

  • Page 84: Figure 25: Monitoring Window With Booster Pack Not Connected And Pdr8000 Not Transmitting

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 3: Booster Pack The following screenshots show the PDR8000 FRC Monitoring window that indicates the Tx RF Power with and without the Booster pack connected to the PDR8000. Monitoring Window with Booster Pack Not Connected and PDR8000 Not Transmitting The Monitoring window indicates that the PDR8000 is not transmitting, and no Booster pack connected to the PDR8000.

  • Page 85: Figure 26: Monitoring Window With Pdr8000 Transmitting But Booster Pack Not Connected

    Monitoring Window with Booster Pack Connected but PDR8000 Not Transmitting The Booster Pack is now connected to the PDR8000 and powered up. The Monitoring window indicates that the Booster pack is On and Active but the PDR8000 is not transmitting (PTT OFF).

  • Page 86: Figure 27: Monitoring Window With Booster Pack Connected But Pdr8000 Not Transmitting

    Select the PDR8000 Operating Mode as Service and PTT as PTT On. The Booster Pack is connected and active. The RF power of the PDR8000 drops down to a figure between 1 W and 2 W (1.75 W) from the programmed 20 W as displayed.

  • Page 87: Figure 28: Monitoring Window With Booster Pack Connected And Pdr8000 Transmitting

    MN010432A01-AA Chapter 3: Booster Pack Figure 28: Monitoring Window with Booster Pack Connected and PDR8000 Transmitting...

  • Page 88: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Improper PDR8000 Programming. ● PDR8000 Firmware upgrade is improperly done. NOTE: Ensure that the PDR8000 is on the latest released Firmware. There are three locations where the errors or warnings are displayed: 1. Front Panel LED 2. Side Panel LED 3.

  • Page 89: Error And Warning Codes

    Fast Flash PDR8000 is not functioning. A major error has occurred. Error and Warning Codes The following error and warning codes may be displayed on the PDR8000 display. Error Codes Description Major Error Codes 80000000 Incompatible BaseBand DSP code loaded...
  • Page 90 Bad main EEPROM map data Bad backup EEPROM map data EE map version mismatch Options mismatch (INVALID CHANNELS) RTC battery failed/time invalid (DATE/TIME WARN) PDR8000 fan control board failed (FAN CONTROL WARN) RF Error Codes 8000 Baseband DSP alarm (failed to load/start) 4000...
  • Page 91 MN010432A01-AA Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Error Codes Description Unable to establish wireline connection (LINK FAILURE)

  • Page 92: Glossary

    Booster Pack An optional hardware accessory for PDR8000 to boost the RF transmit power to 50 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite...
  • Page 93 V.24 A digital link better described as a physical V.24 link with High-level Data Link Control (HDLC). Used to connect the PDR8000 to other infrastructure elements (for example, CCGW, DIU, comparator).

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