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  • Page 1 Model 26 Fire Station Dispatcher Product Manual 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 2: Software License

    Zetron Products or Zetron Accessories, or refund the purchase price, at Zetron’s option, after return of such items by buyer to Zetron. Shipment shall be paid for by the buyer. No credit shall be allowed for work performed by the buyer.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Compliance

    • C-Tick (Australia) Safety Summary Warning! For your safety and the protection of the equipment, observe these precautions when installing or servicing Zetron equipment. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or included in documentation. • Only technically qualified service personnel are permitted to install or service the equipment.
  • Page 4 • Updated Appendix D to cover the installing of Model 6203 and Model 6204 transponders in a Model 26-based system, see Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System starting on page • Created a new appendix covering the setting of receive and transmit levels for both the Model 26 and the station transponder units, see Appendix E: Setting Levels in a Model 26 —...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Option Switch Settings ......................23   Electrical Connections ......................24   Keyboard Expansion LOOP IN/OUT Connectors ............25   Multiple Model 26 CHAIN OUT/IN Connectors ............26   J14 Connector ......................27   J13 Connector ......................28   HANDSET Connector ....................29  ...
  • Page 6   Jumper Settings ........................98   Appendix C: Communication Interface Examples ........99   Model 26 / Conventional Radio / Series 4000 Console ............ 100   Model 26 Conventional - Dedicated Radio / Series 4000 Console ........101   025-9158M.1...
  • Page 7   Connections to Radios ....................124   Connections to Wire-line .................... 126   Appendix E: Setting Levels in a Model 26 — Model 620x System .... 129   Equipment for these Procedures ................129   Initial Conditions ......................130  ...
  • Page 8 Model 26 Fire Station Dispatcher COR (R84) ......................... 170   VOX (R86) ......................... 171   MIC (R63) ........................171   TONE (R61) ....................... 171   AUX RX (R137) ......................171   VOICE (R87) ......................171   EAR (R64) ......................... 172  ...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    RS-232 port for logging dispatches. At the dispatch end of the system is the Model 26. It allows a dispatcher to remotely control the actions of a Model 6203, receive and display status changes from a Model 6203, and to give verbal announcements over a station’s PA system, all via a wire line or...

  • Page 10: Backwards Compatibility

    Introduction Backwards Compatibility Since its initial release in the early part of the 1990s, the Model 26 system has had a number of hardware and firmware updates take place. Some of these were due to components going out of production and others were due to changes in the firm ware to enhance customer satisfaction with the product performance.
  • Page 11 Model 26 AUX Unit Model 26 Slave Unit Model 26 Slave Unit Model 26 Master Unit CAD Console Each Model 26 Master or Interface or Slave unit is a dispatcher Serial Printer position. A total of 15 positions is possible.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Description

    Introduction Front Panel Description The front panel of a Model 26 consists of 10 columns of six buttons each for a total of 60 buttons for sending commands. Each button has two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) associated with it: one green and one red for indicating status.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Expansion

    Front Panel Expansion Front Panel Expansion Up to three expansion panels can be added to a Model 26 giving a total of 240 buttons and 480 LEDs. There may also be up to 15 different dispatch positions. Each position is operationally identical to the Master Position.

  • Page 14: Conventional Radio Interface

    Figure 4 shows a typical interface. If the radio does not provide a COR output signal the Model 26 has an internal, adjustable threshold VOX circuit for detecting channel activity. Along with these special hardware circuits, there are a number of user configurable software parameters for configuring and optimizing this interface.

  • Page 15: Trunked Radio Interface

    Model 26 can use its internal VOX circuit. Trunked Radio Interface Besides the 2-wire or 4-wire transmit and receive connection, the Model 26 provides an open drain Channel Request signal (the PTT connection) and a Channel Grant input (the COR connection).

  • Page 16: Input / Output

    A second person is required for alignment between the Model 6203 and Model 26. One person works at the dispatch side (M26) and the other in the remote station (M6203). Having two people is the most efficient method of setting the RX and TX FFSK levels.
  • Page 17 Equipment Needed jumper JP12 on the Model 26 rear panel PC board (702-7314) is moved to the “A” position, a null-modem cable can be used instead. • An oscilloscope (and/or a Radio Service Monitor) is used for level setting. For RF-based interfaces, a Radio Service Monitor has the added benefit of sensing deviation.
  • Page 18 Introduction 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 19: Installation

    By starting at the beginning of this section and moving through it sequentially, the Model 26 should be completely installed and configured at the conclusion of the section. This section is also intended as a reference for many settings and adjustments of the Model 26.
  • Page 20 JP8 should also be in the A position to pull-up the COR input. JP4 AND JP5 (MODEL 26 CHAIN BAUD RATE) These two jumpers control the baud rate used by the Model 26 “CHAIN” interfaces when multiple units are linked together. The baud rates available are 2400, 4800, and 9600.
  • Page 21 C or B should be used instead.] If the Model 26 is connected to a radio with no COR output or is connected to a wire line, then the VOX circuit should be used to detect channel availability. In either case, JP8 must be in the B position (pulled-up) to prevent the RX COR input from interfering with the VOX signal (refer to the JP3 description).
  • Page 22 No jumper = Selects 3.3 kΩ JP11 should be in the A position (600Ω) if there is only a single Model 26 in the system. If there are additional Model 26 panels in a multiple position system, and they are...

  • Page 23: Option Switch Settings

    Switches 1 through 4 are used to set the binary address of the Model 26. The primary Model 26 must always be address number 1 (switch 1 = On and switches 2 through 4 = Off). Any additional Model 26s must be addressed up sequentially (Refer to Figure 7).

  • Page 24: Electrical Connections

    Table 1: DIP Switch Positions for Address Settings Binary Dip Switch Positions Address Electrical Connections All external electrical connections to the Model 26 are made on its rear panel. See Figure 6. For information on connecting the Model 26 communications interface to a variety of 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 25: Keyboard Expansion Loop In/Out Connectors

    If the LOOP OUT port on the Model 26 is not connected to the LOOP IN port, keyboard inputs from its own buttons will not be detected by the Model 26.

  • Page 26: Multiple Model 26 Chain Out/In Connectors

    Model 26 to the CHAIN OUT port of another using a 6-conductor (one-to-one twisted pair) cable. Up to 15 Model 26 units can be connected together in this fashion. This port is a 2-wire type port (EIA 485) and the connection should be less than 1000 feet. The standard cable used for this connection is a Zetron part number 709-0650, which is 50 feet in length.

  • Page 27: J14 Connector

    This is the Push-to-Talk output for interfacing to radios. It is an open-drain (PTT) output. It is grounded when the Model 26 starts transmitting and remains grounded until the transmission ends. At all other times it is in the open drain state.

  • Page 28: J13 Connector

    This input, when connected to a radio Carrier Operated Relay (COR) output, (RX COR +) gives the Model 26 an indication of when the radio is receiving a carrier signal (channel busy). It can also be used as an input for a “Channel Grant” signal in a trunked radio system.

  • Page 29: Handset Connector

    3.5 amps. HANDSET Connector This port provides an interface into transmit and receive audio channels of the Model 26. Typically a Zetron handset is connected here. The pin descriptions for this connector are as follows:...

  • Page 30: Software Configuration Program

    Appendix G: General Troubleshooting Guide on page 145). When a printer is interfaced to the Model 26 for logging purposes, it must have a serial interface. The more common parallel printers will not work with this port. When a system is configured to support the use of both a primary and a backup Master Model 26, the CAD/Printer port will be disabled for the two Model 26s with address 1 and 2 when they are in slave mode.
  • Page 31 Model 26. Each Model 26 must have a unique address and the primary Model 26 must be address number one. This address is set by the first four switches on the OPTION SWITCH.

  • Page 32: System Configuration Menu

    Once a parameter has been entered or selected it is saved in the EEPROM of the Model 26. The Model 26 remembers the parameters set in this program, even after it has been disconnected from all sources of power.
  • Page 33 If the Model 26 is operating in this mode then all of the Model 6203s should be operating in this mode too. When the Model 6203s operate in this mode, they cannot transmit...
  • Page 34 The reason this mode must be used on “star” network wire line systems is because Model 6203s cannot hear other Model 6203s when they transmit, only the Model 26. In all other communications modes the Model 6203s may transmit unsolicited. When using these other modes, they listen to see if the line is clear to prevent transmit collisions.
  • Page 35 Figure 11) These two communications modes are designed for operation with a conventional radio interface where the Model 26 uses the COR signal provided by the radio to detect channel availability. The only difference between these two modes is the logic state the COR line is in when the channel is clear to transmit on.
  • Page 36 PTT line signaling a transmit request. When a channel is available the radio must respond with a grant signal to the Model 26’s RX COR input. There are four other system parameters associated with the Channel Grant signal: Trunking Grant Debounce, Trunking Grant Timeout, Trunking Grant Retry Delay and Trunking Tx Delay.
  • Page 37 Stations Per Poll Time parameter (discussed in the following sub-section) to control the polling speed of the Model 26. It can have a minimum value of zero (0) and a maximum value of 9:59:59.99 (9 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds and 990 milliseconds).
  • Page 38 Installation Note If a poll cycle has started, all stations will be polled before the M26 starts checking the status of alerted stations. Even though the actual alert time will NOT change, longer than expected delays in “PA Ready” are possible, especially with a longer key-up delay setting.

  • Page 39: Keyup Delay

    Model 26 positions (connected together at the CHAIN port). This parameter is important in optimizing system performance because it limits the primary Model 26 to polling only existing secondary Model 26 units. The value of this parameter can range between 1 and Keyup Delay This parameter is found in the System Configuration Menu.

  • Page 40: Retry Period

    This parameter is found in the System Configuration Menu. The value of this parameter is the period of time for which the Model 26 will not transmit on the channel after it stops receiving non-FFSK data. It is used to prevent the pauses in normal speech (VOX communication mode) from giving a false channel clear indication.

  • Page 41: Trunking Grant Debounce

    This parameter is found in the System Configuration Menu. This parameter is the period of time, after the Model 26 sends or receives FFSK data that it continues to assert the DATA MUTE signal. This is particularly important after a transmission for which the Model 26 expects a response.

  • Page 42: Pa Configuration Menu

    CAD system, text messages can be sent for printout at the Model 6203s. Normally the Model 26 polls the Model 6203 to verify the receipt of the text. By setting this option to NO, the Model 26 will not poll the Model 6203s, which reduces the overall system time requirement for the text command.

  • Page 43: Port Configuration Menu

    This parameter is found in the PA Configuration Menu. It holds the maximum period of time, in seconds, that the Model 26 will wait for the dispatcher to key up after all the Model 6203 PAs are ready. If this parameter times-out before the dispatcher’s microphone is keyed, the Model 26 will send a PA OFF command to all Model 6203 units.

  • Page 44: Baud Rates

    CAD/Printer port (see Figure 17). Selecting this parameter places the Model 26 in CAD mode (as soon as OPTION SWITCH-7 is placed back into the “OFF” position) and displays the menu parameters associated with CAD. Baud Rates This parameter is found in the Port Configuration Menu in both the CAD mode and the Data Logger mode.
  • Page 45 CAD/Printer port (see Figure 18). Selecting this parameter places the Model 26 in DATA LOGGER mode (as soon as OPTION SWITCH-7 is placed back into the “OFF” position) and displays the menu parameters associated with DATA LOGGER.

  • Page 46: Beeper Configuration Menu

    Figure 18). It holds the CAD interface transmit retry timeout value. This is the time interval that the Model 26 waits for a response, on the CAD interface, after sending a CAD data packet. If no response is received during this time interval, the Model 26 resends the data packet. This parameter accepts a value between 0 and 59.99 seconds.
  • Page 47 Each beep type has a number of configurable parameters so the events associated with the audible prompt can have a distinct sound or the prompt can be disabled completely. Not all beeps produced by the Model 26 are configurable. All the configurable beep prompts are displayed on this menu.

  • Page 48: Beep Volume

    Installation When one of the beep types is selected for configuration, the menu in Figure 21 displayed so its parameters can be altered. Figure 21: Power-Up Beep Parameters Menu Beep Volume This parameter sets the volume level of the selected beep. It accepts a value between 0 and 9 (zero does not mean off).

  • Page 49: Clock Setting Menu

    Software Configuration Program Clock Setting Menu This menu is selected from the Main menu by pressing the “5” key and displays the menu for setting the date and time. The date and time is only used for time stamping Data Logging entries.

  • Page 50: Ffsk Test Menu

    Pressing N will exit this selection without reprogramming any parameters. FFSK Test Menu This item is found on the Main menu. When this menu item is selected, the menu in Figure 24 is displayed for selecting Model 26 testing tools. Figure 24: FFSK Testing Menu 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 51: Test Station

    Model 6203 whose communication link with the Model 26 is being tested. It must be set to zero whenever the Model 26 is returned to the normal operating mode. Whenever this parameter is set to a nonzero value, the Model 26 will only poll the Model 6203 station which that address identifies.

  • Page 52: Adjustments

    There are a number of adjustable potentiometers (pots) on the back panel of the Model 26. Some of these pots must be adjusted before the Model 26 can transmit and receive properly. The order in which the adjustments are made is important. Each pot will be described below in the order that it should be adjusted in a new installation.
  • Page 53 This potentiometer adjusts the output level of the FFSK transmissions. Adjust the FFSK output signal level of the Model 26 for suitable signal amplitude at the input terminals of the receiving unit (Model 6203). For wire line communication interface this level should be 1.0 volt peak-to-peak (Vp-p).
  • Page 54 The appropriate pot should be adjusted for a FFSK receive level of 1.0 VP-P at the FFSK test point on the rear panel of the Mode 26. If this level cannot be obtained with this pot, the FFSK POST-RCV pot can be turned to increase this signal. Use a remote Model 6203 transmitting an FFSK test tone to produce a receive signal.
  • Page 55 Adjust this pot as required. TONE XMIT This pot adjusts the tone level heard in the HANDSET earpiece of the Model 26. If this pot is adjusted completely counterclockwise tones to the HANDSET ear will be muted.
  • Page 56 Installation 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 57: Cad Interface Installation

    This chapter begins with a summary of the connection of a CAD processor to the Model 26 and the programming of the Model 26 to prepare for CAD commands and responses. The summary is followed by a description of the protocol and the data level which describes the data content of each packet.

  • Page 58: Protocol Level

    “Monitor Mode”, since the protocol uses 8 bit data in which many of the control characters will not be displayed on an ASCII screen. At this point the Model 26 will try to establish communication by sending the Null packet.
  • Page 59 The NULL packet is transmitted at power on as a means of setting the receiving entity’s receive LLSEQ# to some known value. Both the CAD and the Model 26 must make their first transmission after reset a null packet (one with no data bytes) as shown here:...

  • Page 60: Sequence Numbers, Escapes, And Checksums

    The Undefined Command Number packet also has only one data byte, which is the command number, which was not defined. This response occurs when the Model 26 does not recognize the command sent by CAD. (This response should only be seen when developing software on the CAD system).

  • Page 61: Timing

    The High Level Sequence Number included in the data of each of the Command packets is incremented by the CAD each time it sends a new packet. The Model 26 then returns that sequence number as part of the resultant status change message and in the High Level ACK/NAK.

  • Page 62: Protocol Flow

    If the Model 26 does not respond immediately with an LLACK, the CAD will re-transmit the request. If the Model 26 responds with an LLACK and the wrong LLSEQ#, the CAD will re-transmit the request.

  • Page 63: Text - A Special Case

    Protocol Level Transmitted from CAD to M26 Response from M26 to CAD tN+3 <Station Full Status HL 23,LLFF tN+4 LLACK FF> tN+5 <High Level ACK HL 23,LL 00 tN+6 LLACK 00> CAD Command Unit State Control When the CAD sends a unit state control command which causes a change in the state of the Model 6203 transponder, the interchange is as shown below.
  • Page 64 Any CAD command is allowed to be inserted in the middle of a text sequence. When a PA channel has been opened to a Model 26, text should not be transmitted until the PA channel is closed. While a text channel is open, the automated polling sequence is suspended until the End Text message (in the wire line communication mode, system polling is continuous).

  • Page 65: Data Level Packet Details

    Unit State Control Station Relay Control Station Full Status Request Send Text Define Text Channel End Text A complete list of Model 26 messages is included in the following table: Response Name Number Page Station Unit Status 3(1) Station Inputs Status 3(3) Station Misc.

  • Page 66: Cad Status And Control Packets

    00 to 0F 00 or 0800 Example 0004 (10)03 Model 26 Response: Low Level ACK/NAK, Response 3(1), High Level ACK/NAK, Seq Num High Level Sequence Number, Range 1 - 255 Cmd Num Command Number = 0 Station Address Range: 1 - 1023, &...

  • Page 67: Model 26 Status Response Packets

    Range: 1 – 1023 Model 26 Status Response Packets The responses of the Model 26 to a state change at the Model 6203s involve two types of packets, the split status which is sent as pieces of status relating to what actually has changed, and the full status report which combines all of the status for a particular Station Transponder (Model 6203).
  • Page 68 CAD Interface Installation Model 26 Response 3(1): Station and Unit Status (Fmt 1) Byte # LABEL Resp Station Unit State Alert SEQ# SEQ# Address Nmbr Range 00 or 0001 to 01-04, 00 to 00 or 03FF Example (10)03 0007 CAD Response: Low Level ACK/NAK...
  • Page 69 Range: 1 - 1023 Input Num Sense Input Number, Range: 1 - 4 State Input State: Zero = Input off, Non-Zero = Input on Model 26 Response 3(4): Station Misc. Bits Status (Fmt 4) Byte # LABEL Resp Prtr Prtr...
  • Page 70 CAD Interface Installation Model 26 Response 3(5): Station Unit Enables Status (Fmt 5) Byte # LABL Resp Station Unit CKSUM SEQ# SEQ# Address Nmbr Enable Range 00 or 0001 to 00 to 03FF Exmpl (10)03 0008 CAD Response: Low Level ACK/NAK...
  • Page 71 Data Level Packet Details CAD Response: Low Level ACK/NAK HLSeq# High Level Sequence Number = 00 if unsolicited, else 01/FF Resp # Response Number = 12 Station Address Range: 1 - 1023 Stn Mode Station Mode bits (1=On/Active 0=Off/Inactive): MSB = 7 Comm Error Station Mic Station PA...
  • Page 72 Not Used Not Used Not Used Emergency: 0 = Off, 1 = On LSB = 0 All Station: 0 = Off, 1 = On Model 26 Response 10: Alarm Status Byte # LABEL LL SEQ# HL SEQ# Resp. Num Stn Addr.

  • Page 73: Cad Text Control Packets

    00 to FF 00 to FF 00 to FF 00 to FF 00 to FF Model 26 Response: Low Level ACK/NAK, High Level ACK/NAK Seq Num High Level Sequence Number: , Range 01 - 255 Cmd Num Command Number = 4...
  • Page 74 00 to FF 03FF 03FF 0116 0147 etc. Model 26 Response: Low Level ACK/NAK, High Level ACK/NAK Seq Num High Level Sequence Number, Range 1 - 255 Cmd Num Command Number = 5 Num Stns Number of Stations included in this channel (<= 16, 1 for All Stations)

  • Page 75: Model 26 Text Response Packet

    Command Number = 11 Text Chn Text Channel must be 0 Model 26 Text Response Packet There is only one text related response sent by the Model 26. Model 26 Response 13: Text Flow Control Byte # LABEL LL SEQ# HL SEQ# Resp.
  • Page 76 CAD Interface Installation Model 26 Response 255: Undefined Command Byte # LABEL LLSEQ# HLSEQ# Resp. Num Cmd Code CKSUM Range 00 or FF 01 to FF 00 to FF Example CAD Response: Low Level ACK/NAK HLSeq Num High Level Sequence Number, Range 1 - 255...

  • Page 77: Operating The Model 26

    Model 6203 acknowledges its poll, these LEDs will change to indicate the current state of the Model 6203s associated with them. Polling During inactivity the Model 26 polls each Model 6203 at the rate set in the Poll Time parameter (refer to Poll Time on page 37).

  • Page 78: Sending Model 6203 Commands

    Operating the Model 26 used between the Model 26 and the Model 6203s. If the medium is wire line, then it is best to poll as often and as quickly as possible. If Communication Mode is set to Wire Line, this is done automatically at 1-second intervals and the poll rate cannot be altered.

  • Page 79: Unit Buttons

    LED representation on the Model 6203. Every unit in the system should have at least one unit button on the Model 26. This allows their status to be displayed and their addresses can be used by system buttons.

  • Page 80: Out Of Service

    This command can be initiated at the Model 6203 when a unit’s “QRTRS/AIR” and “OUT SERVICE” buttons are pressed simultaneously. Unit buttons for this command are not normally found on the Model 26. This unit command is more efficiently handled by a system button using the same command.
  • Page 81 Before the Model 6203 returns a PA ON status it must first finish sending any alert tones that have been programmed to sound. Once the Model 26 receives the PA ON status from the Model 6203, the dispatcher may key the microphone at the Model 26 and speak. If the...

  • Page 82: Station Buttons

    System Buttons on page 83). Every station in the system should have at least one station button on the Model 26 so their station status can be displayed and their station address used by system buttons. Usually this button would be a “Station Alert” button. All other station commands are more efficiently handled (space wise) by system buttons.

  • Page 83: System Buttons

    This command turns on a station PA for announcements from the dispatcher. Once the Model 26 receives the PA ON status from the Model 6203, the dispatcher may key the microphone at the Model 26 and speak. If the time period for the Wait for Dispatcher...

  • Page 84: Relay Buttons

    If it is desired to show the current status of a relay at the Model 26, one set of contacts on the relay should be wired to one of the sense inputs at the Model 6203. The condition of this sense input can then be displayed on the LEDs associated with the relay button at the Model 26.

  • Page 85: Leds

    LEDs LEDs There are LEDs on both the front and rear panels of the Model 26. The LEDs on the rear panel are normally not visible to the dispatcher. They are for use by maintenance personnel. Front Panel LEDs There is a pair of LEDs, one green and one red, associated with each button on the front panel of a Model 26.

  • Page 86: Station Status

    Blink Clear (None of the Above) It is possible for the Model 26 to have more than one station status at any given time such as “Alert” and “PA On”, or “Alert” and “Emergency”. Since the LED pairs only show...

  • Page 87: Back Panel Leds

    The COR circuit is enabled only if the Model 26 is be running in either COR or Trunking modes. If this LED is on, then the Model 26 is receiving a logic low signal on its RX COR+ input. If the communications mode is set to “COR, TX on COR High”, the Model 26 assumes the channel is busy and does not transmit.

  • Page 88: Alert With Pa Commands

    Operating the Model 26 If this LED is off, then the Model 26 is receiving a logic high signal on its RX COR+ input. If the communications mode is “Trunking, Chan Grant on High COR” and the Model 26 has requested a channel for transmission by grounding its PTT signal (and the Trunking Grant Debounce time period has expired), the Model 26 thinks a channel has been granted and it can transmit.

  • Page 89: Talk-Back Mode

    The Model 26 then polls each Model 6203 to get its current status. As long as the microphone is keyed the Model 26 will not send a “PA OFF” command. After the microphone is unkeyed the Model 26 waits for the period of time held in the Hold After Dispatch Time-out parameter before sending a “PA OFF”...

  • Page 90: Data Logging

    Operating the Model 26 Data Logging The Model 26 has the capability to send a time stamped record of its activities to a serial printer, for permanent record keeping. This capability is not available when a CAD system is connected to the Model 26 because they both must use the same port (CAD/PRINTER port).

  • Page 91: Multiple Model 26 Positions

    Only the primary Model 26 transmits and receives data from the remote Model 6203s. Normally only the primary Model 26 can be connected to a CAD system or output data to a Data Logger. See the CAD Interface topic on page 90.
  • Page 92 Operating the Model 26 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 93: Appendix A: Programmable Settings And Defaults

    System Configuration Appendix A: Programmable Settings and Defaults System Configuration Parameter Default Setting Actual Setting Wire Line Number of Positions Keyup Delay 0.00 seconds Retry Period 1.00 second Voice Debounce 1.50 seconds FFSK Mute Debounce 0.25 seconds Data Mute Active Polarity PA Ready Active Polarity HIGH Polling After Text...
  • Page 94 Appendix A: Programmable Settings and Defaults Parameter Default Setting Actual Setting Poll Time 0:00:10.00 Stations per Poll Time Number of Positions Keyup Delay 0.00 seconds Retry Period 1.00 second Max Timeout 0.00 seconds Voice Debounce 1.50 seconds FFSK Mute Debounce 0.25 seconds Data Mute Active Polarity PA Ready Active Polarity...

  • Page 95: Pa Configuration

    PA Configuration Parameter Default Setting Actual Setting Trunking Grant Retry Delay 0.00 seconds Data Mute Active Polarity PA Ready Active Polarity HIGH TX Delay 0.00 Polling After Text Rekey Minimum Time 0.0 seconds PA Configuration Parameter Default Setting Actual Setting Wait for Dispatcher Timeout 10 seconds Hold after Dispatch Timeout...

  • Page 96: Beeper Configuration

    Appendix A: Programmable Settings and Defaults Beeper Configuration Parameter Default Setting Actual Setting Power Up (Beep) Volume Number On Time Off Time M6 Talk Request (Beep) Volume Number On Time Off Time M6 Com Error (Beep) Volume Number On Time Off Time Emergency (Beep) Volume...

  • Page 97: Appendix B: Connection And Jumper Record

    Transmitter Connector (J14) Appendix B: Connection and Jumper Record Transmitter Connector (J14) Pin # Description Connection — — No Connection — No Connection — No Connection — No Connection — No Connection — 2-Wire RX/TX AUDIO + 2-Wire RX/TX AUDIO - No Connection —...

  • Page 98: Receiver Connector (J13)

    FFSK Output Range A = Telephone / B = Power C = Radio JP11 2-Wire Rcv Impedance A = 600 Ω / B = 3.3 kΩ JP12 RS232 RxD Pin A = Std Pin 2 / B = Zetron Pin 4 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 99: Appendix C: Communication Interface Examples

    Jumper Settings Appendix C: Communication Interface Examples This appendix provides various general examples for interfacing the Model 26 Station Dispatcher to both console and radio equipment.

  • Page 100: Model 26 / Conventional Radio / Series 4000 Console

    Appendix C: Communication Interface Examples Model 26 / Conventional Radio / Series 4000 Console Zetron Model 4010, Model 4024 or Model 4048 Channel Card Option Switch settings: • Set Busy Transmit Inhibit switch ON for applicable channel. • Set Cross Mute Enable switch (OPT) ON for applicable channel.

  • Page 101: Model 26 Conventional - Dedicated Radio / Series 4000 Console

    Model 26 Conventional - Dedicated Radio / Series 4000 Console Model 26 Conventional - Dedicated Radio / Series 4000 Console Zetron Model 4010, Model 4024 or Model 4048 Channel Card Option Switch settings: • Set Busy Transmit Inhibit switch ON for applicable channel.
  • Page 102 Appendix C: Communication Interface Examples 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 103: Appendix D: Using A Model 620X In A Model 26-Based System

    This appendix is intended to aid installers faced with utilizing a Model 6203 or Model 6204 station transponder in new Model 26-based systems, an existing Model 26-based system either as replacement for a failed Model 6 or as an expansion for the system as a whole.

  • Page 104: Unit Number And Serial Programming

    Model 6 units are set up and configured. Unit Number and Serial Programming When used in a fire station alerting system that is controlled by a Model 26 Fire Station Dispatcher unit, the IP interface that is built into the Model 6203 or Model 6204 is not connected to anything.

  • Page 105: Serial Port Programming

    = 5 the secondary unit number = 5 + 512 = 517 This arrangement allows the Model 26 to keep track of each individual transponder and recognize which units have been paired together. Transponder number assignment is done by setting SW2 and SW1 on the transponder mother board.
  • Page 106 Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System  Accessing the Serial Settings of an Station Transponder Unit 1. Connect a compatible serial cable (see Connector J1 (DB-9 Printer/Software Configuration Connector) on page 155) between your computer and socket J1 on the transponder board.
  • Page 107 Unit Number and Serial Programming option {3}, PA Un-Muted Mode, is set to Disabled. When you are finished, enter an “e” to return to the top menu. 10. (Optional) Entering a “2” at the top menu opens the Alerts menu. This menu is used to determine what kind of audible alert tone the Station Transponder Unit plays in response to an incoming alert for a particular unit (or the station).

  • Page 108: "Station Configuration" Menu

    Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System 12. (Optional) Entering a “4” at the top menu opens the Inputs menu. From this menu, you can set which polarity is considered the active state for the sense input being programmed.

  • Page 109: Unit Enables

    Unit Number and Serial Programming All of the programmable parameters are described in the following paragraphs. Station or 4 Unit Display This is the first parameter listed in the Station Configuration Menu. It determines whether the first column of LEDs on the Model 6203 front panel represents the station status or a unit (vehicle) status.
  • Page 110 This parameter is found in the Station Configuration Menu. It sets the minimum time, in seconds, that the Model 6203 will wait for a reply from the Model 26 before doing a retry. The Model 6203 also adds a randomly generated time value to this parameter to calculate the total wait time.

  • Page 111: "Communications Mode" Menu

    In this mode the Model 6203 transponders cannot send the Model 26 any unsolicited status reports. When the Model 6203 has a change of status, in this communications mode, it must wait for a poll from the Model 26 before the status change can be transmitted.

  • Page 112: "Alerts" Menu

    Model 6203 transponder are quickly sent to the Model 26. In this mode of operation the Model 6203 does not check to see if the channel is busy before it transmits.
  • Page 113 Unit Number and Serial Programming Figure 32: Serial Programming of Model 6203 - Alerts Menu There are six different types of alerts that can be received by the Model 6203 and each alert has several different configurable parameters. Selecting one of the unit types, from this menu, displays the menu in Figure 33 for changing the parameters of an alert.

  • Page 114: Sense Input

    Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System Figure 34: Alert Tone Menu Ramp Time This parameter sets the alert tone volume ramp time. The volume of an alert goes from no volume to full volume in seven increments spread over the time period set with this parameter.

  • Page 115: Test Alert

    Unit Number and Serial Programming This parameter accepts values from 1 to 4. Entering a number either associates or disassociates (toggles) the numbered relay with the alert being programmed. Test Alert This menu selection is found in the Alert Parameters Selection Menu. Selecting this item sounds the tone for the selected alert as presently configured.

  • Page 116: Timer Reset

    Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System The Parameter Selection Menu is used to select the way that the relay is reset (deactivated) after it has been activated. It also provides a way to manually operate the relay for test purposes.
  • Page 117 Unit Number and Serial Programming Sense input state changes can also be used to reset Model 6203 relays and to acknowledge alerts. The configuration and assigning of sense inputs is done in the Inputs Menu of the Software Configuration Program. The Inputs Menu is found in the Main menu of the Software Configuration Program and it is used for configuring the Model 6203 sense inputs.

  • Page 118: Debounce Time

    Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System Active Polarity This parameter is found in the Sense Input Parameter Selection Menu. It holds the active polarity of the selected sense input. Selecting this parameter toggles the polarity shown under Current Setting.

  • Page 119: Installing The Station Transponder Units On Site

    This mode is used to ensure that audio supplied at the AUX RX audio input is heard. If the Model 6203/6204 unit is used in a Model 26-based system, then the PA Un-muted Mode parameter should be set to Disabled. This prevents the FFSK packet noise from being heard when the PA is “ON”...

  • Page 120: Opening The Case

    Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System connection, a programming cable, Zetron part number 709-7208, completes this item • A second person is required for audio level alignment at the Station Transponder Unit, one person works at the dispatch console and the other in the remote...

  • Page 121: Connections To The Station Transponder Unit

    Installing the Station Transponder Units on Site Figure 40: Mounting Slots on the Rear Panel of Model 6203 6.63 As seen from back side of the IP Station Unit enclosure. Dimensions are in inches. 10.75 Connections to the Station Transponder Unit Many of the connections to the Station Transponder Unit can be made without opening the case.

  • Page 122: Power Connections

    Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System The wiring for power is routed through a hole in the center of the bottom plate. The wiring for the rest of these connections is routed through the grommets on either side of the power connection.

  • Page 123: Pa Audio Connections

    Installing the Station Transponder Units on Site PA Audio Connections All of the PA connections are made to terminal J3 on the transponder board. For this reason, it is most convenient to bring the PA wiring into the Station Transponder Unit through the grommetted hole near the back of the case that is positioned between the fuse holder and the 9-pin serial port connector.

  • Page 124: Wiring Connections To The Model 620X

    4. Insert the plug back into its terminal and confirm the wires are in the correct slots. Wiring Connections to the Model 620x Wiring connections to a Model 620x used in a Model 26-based system will differ from those used in an IP FSA system for two reasons: •...
  • Page 125 The information provided here is of the most generic type. Interfacing information regarding several specific types of trunked radio systems used in the public safety sector can be obtained by contacting Zetron Technical Support. Caution! Channel Grant signaling must be supported by your radio type, or the system will not function reliably or efficiently due to non-deterministic channel grant response time in most trunking systems.

  • Page 126: Connections To Wire-Line

    Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System Trunking Radio Interface Unit Radio 4W RX SW-2 SW-2 4W RX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RX COR Unit Address = 517 Unit Address = 5 TX & 2W RX TX & 2W RX...
  • Page 127 Wiring Connections to the Model 620x Basic 2-wire Interface • In the Station Configuration Menu of the Model 620x programming, the unit must have its Communications Mode set for Wire Line • The Model 620x 4-wire Receive (R107) pot should be turned all the way down (set fully counterclockwise) •...
  • Page 128 Appendix D: Using a Model 620x in a Model 26-based System Basic 4-wire Interface • In the Station Configuration Menu of the Model 620x programming, the unit must have its Communications Mode set for Wire Line • The Model 620x 2-wire Receive (R135) pot should be turned all the way down (set fully counterclockwise) •...

  • Page 129: Appendix E: Setting Levels In A Model 26 - Model 620X System

    Model 26 or any of the Model 6203/Model 6204 units, the settings should be: 9600 baud, 8-bit words, 1 stop-bit, no parity checking, and flow control set to...

  • Page 130: Initial Conditions

    Setting FFSK Levels in a Radio-based System Model 26 Transmit Level Set the Model 26 Transmit level by performing the following steps. The jumper positions on the Model 26 should be verified prior to setting up the system. Figure 42: Model 26 Jumper Locations...
  • Page 131 Setting the Model 26 FFSK transmit level: 1. At the Model 26, connect the laptop (or PC) to the serial programming port of the Model 26. Set Switch 7 on the rear of the Model 26 to the ON position (places the unit in the programming mode).
  • Page 132 Appendix E: Setting Levels in a Model 26 — Model 620x System 5. When finished making adjustments, let the test signal time-out or stop the test. 6. Leave the laptop attached to the Model 26 and leave it in the FFSK Test menu for now.

  • Page 133: Station Transponder Receive Sensitivity

    Setting FFSK Levels in a Radio-based System Figure 43: Model 26 Rear Panel Adjustments COR/VOX MIC XMIT FSK XMIT FSK POST-RCV TONE XMIT FFSK EAR RCV EAR POST- RCV & SIDE TONE 4-W RCV 2-W RCV BOTTOM Station Transponder Receive Sensitivity...
  • Page 134 Enter a “7” to open the {7} FFSK Test Menu. c. Enter a “1” to initiate the FFSK test mode. The Model 26 should key its radio and transmit for 30 seconds and then unkey. If you finish making adjustments before 30 seconds is up, you can cancel the test by hitting any character key on the computer keyboard.

  • Page 135: Station Transponder Transmit Level

    Jumper # Description Positions Align. Position JP-13 Digital I/F Port Pin 2 Function A = Std, B = Zetron Pin 4 JP-14 Source of Audio to PA A = Normal, B = Aux A(B) JP-15 600 Ohm Aux RCV Termination...

  • Page 136: Model 26 Receive Sensitivity

     Setting the Model 26 FFSK receive level: 1. Attach an oscilloscope to the FFSK test point (TP6) on the back of the Model 26. The signal to be measured will be approximately 1.0 Vp-p. 2. On the back panel of the Model 26, turn the 4W RCV pot (R69) fully clockwise and the 2W RCV pot (R81) fully counterclockwise.

  • Page 137: Model 26 Ffsk Transmit Level

    4-wire = connector J5 pins 3 and 4 2. At the Model 26, connect the laptop (or PC) to the serial programming port of the Model 26. Set Switch 7 on the rear of the Model 26 to the ON position (places the unit in the programming mode).

  • Page 138: Model 6203 Ffsk Transmit Level

    Enter a “7” to open the {7} FFSK Test Menu. c. Enter a “1” to initiate the FFSK test mode. The Model 26 should key its radio and transmit for 30 seconds and then unkey. If you finish making adjustments before 30 seconds is up, you can cancel the test by hitting any character key on the computer keyboard.

  • Page 139: Model 26 Receive Level

    Vp-p (0.35 Vrms) is measured at the FFSK test point (TP6) on the back of the Model 26. If the signal cannot be set low enough, move JP5 in the Model 6203 from position TEL to RAD. If the signal cannot be set high enough, move JP5 from position TEL to PWR.

  • Page 140: Setting Voice Audio Output Level To The Station Pa System

    Appendix E: Setting Levels in a Model 26 — Model 620x System 5. Note the level of the signal at FFSK (TP-6) on the Model 26 and make the necessary adjustment. • If the voltage at FFSK (TP-6) is less than 1.0 Vp-p (0.35 Vrms), turn FFSK POST RCV (R78) clockwise until it reads 1.0 Vp-p...
  • Page 141 Setting Voice Audio Output Level to the Station PA System Note Turning the pot R87 fully counterclockwise will mute the PA audio. 3. Remove any test equipment and close up the station transponder. If the Model 6203 has a handset installed, the final audio level to the handset ear piece can be set with the pot R64.
  • Page 142 Appendix E: Setting Levels in a Model 26 — Model 620x System 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 143: Appendix F: Sample Data Log

    Setting Voice Audio Output Level to the Station PA System Appendix F: Sample Data Log The following listing is a sample of data log output from the Model 26. Set Station 1 to alert w/PA from M26 12/22/20 01:23:31 Station - 1...
  • Page 144 Appendix F: Sample Data Log 12/22/20 01:36:24 Station - 1 Status : On Line 12/22/20 01:36:25 Station - 2 Status : On Line Activate Handset at Station 1 12/22/20 01:37:08 Station - 1 Status : Handset on 12/22/20 01:37:12 Station - 1 Status : Handset off Toggle Station1-Unit1 to "Out of Service"...

  • Page 145: Appendix G: General Troubleshooting Guide

    This section provides some suggestions useful in troubleshooting situations that may occur with the installation or operation of the Model 6203 / Model 26 system. For further help, please contact Zetron at (425) 820-6363, and ask for Technical Support on the Model 6203 or Model 26 equipment.
  • Page 146 (9600, N, 8, 1, No Handshake/Flow Control) within the dumb terminal program (ProComm, HyperTerminal, etc.). Verify dip switch settings. On the rear of the Model 26 move the dip switches 6 and 7 to “ON”. Inside the Model 6203, move dip switches SW1-7 and 1-8 “ON”.
  • Page 147 Solution: Determine if there are communication failures in the system (look at Model 26 for red LEDs lit next to the buttons assigned to stations). Even if there is no indication of communication failures, there can be retries by either the Model 26 or Model 6203(s) due to poor communications that will slow performance.
  • Page 148 3. Exit the programming mode on the Model 26 but leave the cable attached and the terminal emulation program running 4. On the rear panel of the Model 26, place switch 7 in the OFF (down) position to enable the process At this point, all commends from the Model 26 and all responses from the Model 6203 transponders will appear on the terminal screen.

  • Page 149: Appendix H: Details Of Model 6203/ 6204 Hardware

    Overview Appendix H: Details of Model 6203/ 6204 Hardware Overview This chapter of the manual is provided as a reference. It contains detailed descriptions of the connectors, jumpers, potentiometers, etc. within the Model 6203 and Model 6204 Station Transponder Units. The information provided here can be used for planning the system design in the beginning.
  • Page 150 Appendix H: Details of Model 6203/ 6204 Hardware Figure 44: Model 6203 Transponder Board – Component Side JP11 JP12 Note: Jumper positions shown DO NOT JP13 indicate final jumper positions after setup. TP-1 JP14 R108 R107 R137 R135 JP15 JP10 Connector J3 (PA) All of the pins on connector J3 are associated with interfacing the Model 6203 to a Public Address (PA) system.
  • Page 151 Connector Details The PA AUD relay (pins 9 through 12) is used to select the source of the PA system audio input. The common contacts from this relay should be connected to the PA system audio input. The normally open inputs, to this relay, are internally connected to the Model 6203 PA output.
  • Page 152 Appendix H: Details of Model 6203/ 6204 Hardware Figure 45: Graphical Representation of PA Relay Pinouts to J3 PA PTT NO B PA PTT COM B PA PTT NC B PA PTT NO A PA PTT COM A PA PTT NC A PA AUDIO COM A...
  • Page 153 Connector Details Table 11: Transponder Board Connector J4 Pinout Description Pin 1 This pin is a cross-busy input. If this pin is externally driven to ground, (XMIT BUSY) the Model 6203 is prevented from transmitting. This pin is never driven low by the Model 6203.
  • Page 154 Appendix H: Details of Model 6203/ 6204 Hardware Table 12: Transponder Board Connector J5 Pinout Description Pin 1 This is an input that is typically connected to a radio Carrier Operated (Rx COR) Relay (COR) output. It gives the Model 6203 an indication of when the radio is receiving a carrier signal (channel busy).
  • Page 155 SW1-8. If SW1-8 is in the ON position, this port is used to access the Software Configuration Program with an RS-232 terminal. If SW1-8 is in the OFF position, this port outputs Model 26 CAD generated text messages. The port operates with the following data parameters (8N1):...

  • Page 156: Power Supply Board Connectors

    2, P3 with relay 3, and P4 with relay 4. Each of these relays is controlled by the dispatcher via the Model 26. They can also be locally controlled by either a switch connected to the P9 connector (to be discussed), or by an event such as an alert at the Model 6203 (programmable).
  • Page 157 Connector Details Figure 46: Power Supply Board Connector Locations The pin connections for connectors P1 through P4 are as follows: Pin 1 (NO) = Relay Kn Contacts A Normally Open Pin 2 (NC) = Relay Kn Contacts A Normally Closed Pin 3 (COM) = Relay Kn Contacts A Common Pin 4 (NO) = Relay Kn Contacts B Normally Open Pin 5 (NC) = Relay Kn Contacts B Normally Closed...
  • Page 158 Appendix H: Details of Model 6203/ 6204 Hardware Pin 1 = Sense Input 4 Pin 2 = Sense Input 3 Pin 3 = Sense Input 2 Pin 4 = Sense Input 1 Pin 5 = Connected to Model 6203 chassis ground Pin 6 = Connected to Model 6203 chassis ground Pin 7 = +12 Vdc Pin 8 = +12 Vdc...

  • Page 159: Ip Interface Board Connectors

    IP Interface Board Connectors Note The IP connection is not used for any configuration of a Model 26-based system. Information about it is supplied here only to provide a complete hardware description of the Model 6203 or 6204 Station Transponder units.
  • Page 160 Appendix H: Details of Model 6203/ 6204 Hardware Figure 47: Station Transponder Unit Interface Board RJ-45 connector in this end for IP connection VoIP Intercom Board covers this area Figure 48: VoIP Intercom Board RJ-45 RJ-45 External IP network IP connection from connection VoIP Intercom board to IP Station Unit...
  • Page 161 Connector Details Power and audio signals are passed between the VoIP Intercom board and the Station Transponder Unit Interface board through the 20-conductor ribbon cable that plugs into P2 on the Station Transponder Unit Interface board. See Installing the VoIP Intercom Board (P/N 011-0741) for more information about the VoIP Intercom Board.

  • Page 162: Jumper Details

    A special “summing” jumper is used on JP14, except in cases where the M6203 or M6204 is used in a Model 26-based system to replace a Model 6. In that situation, use a regular jumper on A or B as appropriate.
  • Page 163 Position A = Bypasses the AGC circuit (default) Position B = Enables the AGC circuit No Jumper = Prevents reception of all data from the Model 26 The normal position for this jumper is the bypass position (A). The FFSK modem chip that receives this signal in the Model 6203 has its own gain control circuit.
  • Page 164 Appendix H: Details of Model 6203/ 6204 Hardware Note The optimal setting will vary due to different models of radios. When configuring JP5 for a radio, start with “RAD”, but change the setting as needed to get 60% channel deviation. If the Model 6203 is interfaced with a radio, this jumper should probably be in the “RAD”...
  • Page 165 This jumper should be in the position that matches the serial data source on the mating connector. The Model 6203 will always use Position A. An alternate connection is supplied to support some older Zetron equipment which uses pin 4 of the serial cable for received data.

  • Page 166: Power Supply Board Jumpers

    This jumper should be in the position that matches the serial data source on the mating connector. The Model 6203 will always use Position A. An alternate connection is supplied to support some older Zetron equipment which uses pin 4 of the serial cable for received data.

  • Page 167: Switch Settings

    Switch Settings (floating) position. If the “A” position is used, then both the positive and negative pins for a sense input (for example J11 and J12) need to be connected to the sensor. If the “B” position is used, then connecting the negative pin of the sense input to ground activates the sense input.
  • Page 168 J1 mode selection — OFF = Printer mode ON = Software Configuration Program mode Note The Printer Mode referred to under switch 1-8 is no longer supported when the Model 6203 Station Transponder is used with the Model 26. 025-9158M.1...

  • Page 169: Potentiometers

    For more detailed procedures covering setting transmit and receive levels, please see Appendix E: Setting Levels in a Model 26 — Model 620x System starting on page 129. The Model 6203 and the Model 6204 can produce continuous FFSK test tones, for up to 30 seconds.

  • Page 170: Ffsk Out (R108)

    Transponder Board Jumpers on page 162) and that the Alerting system primary Model 26 is sending an FFSK test tone so the Model 6203 receive level can be measured. Verify that the Model 26 FFSK transmit level has been properly set first.

  • Page 171: Vox (R86)

    Potentiometers VOX (R86) This pot adjusts the VOX detect circuit and needs to be adjusted regardless of the communication mode being used. This pot is like a squelch on a radio and should be adjusted so VOX does not detect background noise during times of channel inactivity (DS33 off).

  • Page 172: Ear (R64)

    Relay Connectors (P1-P4) on page 156. If a relay is to be controlled by the Model 26, then the Model 26 must have a dedicated relay control button, or if a CAD interface is used, the CAD console must have one.

  • Page 173: Index

    A  protocol flow, 62 protocol level, 58 about screen, 51 sequence numbers, 60 address settings setup summary, 57 model 26, 23 test case, 63 adjustment controls timing protocol, 61 described, 52 CAD retry timeout, 46 AGC circuit enable/disable, 20 CAD/printer...
  • Page 174 119 loop in/loop out, 25 IP Interface board console interface, series 4000 audio connections (P4), 161 dedicated radio for model 26, 101 power connections (P5), 161 single conventional radio, 100 serial port (P3), 161 COR polarity, JP8, 21 COR pot, 54 J ...
  • Page 175 40 stations per poll time, 38 MIC XMIT pot, 55 test beep, 48 misc. inputs log, 45 test station, 51 model 26 trunking grant debounce, 41 CAD interface, 90 trunking grant delay, 42 described, 9 trunking grant retry delay, 41...
  • Page 176 COR/VOX, 87 access program mode, 31 rekey minimum time, 42 CAD/printer baud rate, 31 related manuals, 9 model 26 address, 23 retry period, 40 system block diagram, 11 RS232 RXD function, JP12, 22 SYSTEM LEDs, 86 S  T ...

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