Preface Thank you for purchasing Hytera DMR Repeater. Combination of ergonomic design, versatile digital functions and remarkable quality would refresh your experience and enable you to be responsive to emergent situations. To derive optimum performance from your product, please read this manual and the supplied Safety Information Booklet carefully before use. The manual is applicable to the following model:
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*: indicates functions available in later version. Copyright Information Hytera and HYT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. (Hytera) in PRC and/or other countries or areas. Hytera retains the ownership of its trademarks and product names. All other trademarks and/or product names that may be used in this manual are properties of their respective owners. The Hytera product described in this manual may include Hytera computer programs stored in memory or other media. Laws in PRC and/or other countries or areas protect the exclusive rights of Hytera with respect to its computer programs. The purchase of this product shall not be deemed to grant, either directly or by implication, any rights to the purchaser regarding Hytera computer programs. Any Hytera computer programs may not be copied, modified, distributed, decompiled, or reverse-engineered in any manner without the prior written consent of Hytera. The AMBE+2TM voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding technology is licensed solely for use within this product. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human 1 readable form. U.S.PatentNumbers:#6,912,495B2,#6,199,037B1,#5,870,405,#5,826,222,#5,754,974,#5,701,390,
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http://www.hytera.cn. RF Energy Exposure Compliance Your radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50%
transmitting and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode. The device complies with SAR and/or RF field strength limits of RSS-102 requirement and contact information where the user can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. Your radio complies with the following of RF energy exposure standards and guidelines United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 Operational Instructions and Training Guidelines To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupational/controlled environment RF energy exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, users should transmit no 2 more than 50% of the time and always adhere to the following procedures:
Gain of antenna must not exceed 6.5dBi. Antenna Installation: Install the mobile antenna at least 350 cm away from your body, in accordance with the requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier. Transmit and Receive To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key; to receive, release the PTT key. EU Regulatory Conformance The equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Note: The above information is applicable to EU countries only. FCC Licensing Information Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is FCC Licensing Requirements A license from Federal Communications Commission is required prior to use. Your dealer will program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands. Contact your dealer for more information. 3 Contents Checking Items in the Package...........................................................................................5 Product Overview ................................................................................................................6 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................6 Programmable Keys.....................................................................................................6 Rear Panel....................................................................................................................7 Internal Layout..............................................................................................................8 Installation Guide.................................................................................................................8 Installation Requirements.............................................................................................8 Before Installation.........................................................................................................9 Installation Steps ..........................................................................................................9 Installation Diagram.................................................................................................... 11 After-installation Verification .......................................................................................12 Status Indication.................................................................................................................12 LCD Icon.....................................................................................................................12 LED Indicator..............................................................................................................13 Basic Operations................................................................................................................14 Turning the Repeater On/Off......................................................................................14 Adjusting Volume........................................................................................................14 Adjusting Power Level................................................................................................14 Backlight.....................................................................................................................14 Locking/Unlocking the Repeater ................................................................................15 Menu Navigation................................................................................................................15 Radio Info ...................................................................................................................15 Channel Info ...............................................................................................................16 Exit..............................................................................................................................16 Alarm Information ..............................................................................................................16 Over Temperature Alarm ............................................................................................ 16 Fan Failure Alarm.......................................................................................................17 VSWR Alarm...............................................................................................................18 Low Forward Power Alarm .........................................................................................19 Over/Low Voltage Alarm............................................................................................. 19 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................21 Care and Cleaning.............................................................................................................22 Optional Accessories .........................................................................................................23 4 Checking Items in the Package Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. Power Cord Repeater Owners Manual Safety Information Booklet 5 Product Overview Front Panel No. Part Name Accessory Jack No. 2 Part Name Volume Control Knob / Power Indicator 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 Repeater Mode Indicator 4 Analog Mode Indicator Slot 2 RX Indicator Digital Mode Indicator Slot 1 RX Indicator Programmable Key *
Channel Up (CH+) *
Channel Down (CH-) *
6 8 10 12 14 16 Slot 2 TX Indicator Slot 1 TX Indicator Alarm Indicator LCD Display Navigation Knob Speaker Programmable Keys *
For enhanced convenience, you can request your dealer to program the keys P1, P2, P3 and P4 as shortcuts to appropriate functions. 6 Rear Panel No. 1 3 5 7 9 Part Name TX Antenna Interface RX/Duplex Antenna Interface No. 2 4 Part Name Optional Interface 1 Optional Interface 2 Monitor/Tuning Interface 6 Accessory Jack DC Power Interface 8 Ethernet Port *
Ground Screw 7 Internal Layout No. Part Name No. Part Name 1 3 5 Baseband Module PA Module RX Module 2 4 Front Panel Excitor Module Installation Guide Proper installation can ensure optimum performance and reliability of the repeater. Therefore, be sure to read the following instructions before installation. Installation Requirements 1. Installation Environment The repeater must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated place with ambient temperature of -30~+60 and relative humidity of less than 95%. 2. Installation Location 8 The repeater can be installed in a rack, bracket and cabinet or on a desk. 3. Installation Tool Tools required for installing the repeater include a cross head screwdriver, a torx screwdriver and a spanner. Note: please refer to Safety Information Booklet for more information. Before Installation 1. Voltage Check Please check whether the voltage of DC power or external battery meets the repeater specifications. 2. Product Check Please check whether the repeater works properly by observing the 8 LEDs located on the front panel. 3. Parameter Configuration When the repeater proves to work normally, configure appropriate parameters according to your actual requirements. And then you can proceed with on-site installation. Installation Steps Install the repeater as follows:
1. Install the repeater at a proper location;
2. Attach all necessary accessories;
3. Ground the repeater through the Ground Screw located on the rear panel. Note: if the repeater needs to work with a duplexer, you should implement the following operations before installation. 1. Loosen the three screws on the bracket with a cross head screwdriver. 9 2. Install the duplexer onto the bracket. Be sure to observe the specifications of two antenna interfaces on the duplexer, to determine which one should be connected to the transmitter. The interface connecting the transmitter should be close to PA module to reduce RF loss, as shown below:
3. Loosen the screw at the back of the top cover, and then pull the top cover to remove it. 4. Loosen the 6 screws locking the PA heat sink, disconnect all power, data and RF cables, and finally remove the heat sink. Power Cord Data Cable RF Cable 5. Connect the RF cable, as shown below. 10 6. After the duplexer is mounted properly, fasten it with the 2 screws inside the housing and on the side respectively. Then attach the PA heat sink and connect all cables. Installation Diagram Screw RF Cable Screw Duplexer with Front Side Facing Upwards 11 Screw RF Cable Screw Duplexer with Front Side Facing Downwards After-installation Verification After installation is completed, power it on and verify whether it works properly by observing the 8 LEDs located on the front panel. Status Indication LCD Icon These icons may appear on LCD. They can help you easily identify the repeater status. Icon Name Icon Repeater Status RSSI Indicator More bars indicate better signal strength; *
TX Power Indicator Scan Indicator Monitor Indicator Low TX power for the current channel;
High TX power for the current channel;
Scan is in progress; *
The feature Monitoris active; *
12 Speaker Indicator Alarm Indicator Operation Mode Indicator LED Indicator The speaker is unmuted; *
An alarm message appears; *
The repeater is operating in DMO mode; *
The repeater is operating in TMO mode; *
The repeater is operating in Repeat mode; *
LED Indicator Power indicator (2 ) glows green. Repeater Status Normal power-on Alarm indicator (10 ) glows red. The repeater works abnormally Repeater mode indicator (3 ) glows green The repeater is operating in Repeat mode Repeater mode indicator (3 ) goes out. The repeater is operating in Base mode Slot 1 TX indicator (8 ) glows red. Repeater is transmitting on an analog channel or on slot 1 Slot 1 TX indicator (8 ) flashes red. Busy channel lockout * / transmission time-out *
Slot 2 TX indicator (6 ) glows red. Repeater is transmitting on slot 2 Slot 2 TX indicator (6 ) flashes red. Busy channel lockout * / transmission time-out *
Slot 1 RX Indicator (9 ) glows green. Repeater is receiving on an analog channel or on slot 1 Slot 1 RX indicator (9 ) flashes green. The feature Monitoris enabled *
Slot 2 RX Indicator (5 ) glows green. Repeater is receiving on slot 2 Analog mode indicator (4 ) glows yellow. The repeater is operating in Analog mode Digital mode indicator (7 ) glows blue. The repeater is operating in Digital mode 13 Basic Operations Turning the Repeater On/Off ON: turn on the repeater by connecting a DC power supply to it. During power-up process, the Power indicator glows green and the LCD shows animation. OFF: Disconnect the DC power supply. Adjusting Volume In analog mode: rotate the Volume Control knob clockwise to increase the volume or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. In digital mode: the speaker is muted, so this knob does not work. Adjusting Power Level You may request your dealer to set the TX power to High or Low. High power can extend repeater coverage, enabling you to communicate with farther terminals. The TX power is represented by the icon and respectively on the LCD. Backlight Activating the backlight can illuminate the LCD and all the front panel keys, so as to facilitate your operation. You dealer can set the backlight to operate in any of the following modes:
Timed: either key press or knob operation can activate the backlight. If no foregoing event occurs within the specified time period, the backlight will go out automatically. Enable: the backlight remains activated all the time. Note: When an alarm event occurs, the backlight will remain activated until the alarm disappears. 14 Locking/Unlocking the Repeater You can request your dealer to lock the knob and all keys on the front panel to prevent accidental operation. To unlock, the repeater must be re-programmed by your dealer. Menu Navigation Radio Info Under this menu, you can rotate the Navigation knob to view product information, including Serial Number, Radio Model, Freq Range and Firmware Ver. To access this menu:
1. In the home screen, press the Navigation knob to enter the main menu. 2. Rotate the knob to select the "Radio Infooption. 3. Press the knob again to view basic information of the repeater. To exit this menu:
Just press the knob again. 15 Channel Info Under this menu, you can rotate the Navigation knob to view channel information, including CH Alias, Tx Frequency, and so on. To access this menu:
1. In the home screen, press the Navigation knob to enter the main menu. 2. Rotate the knob to select the "Channel Infooption. 3. Press the knob again to view information of the current channel. To exit this menu:
Just press the knob again. Exit To exit from the main menu, rotate the Navigation knob to select the "Exitoption, and then press the knob. Alarm Information The repeater can automatically detect its operation status in a real time way. When an abnormality occurs, the LCD will give you a prompt message, and the Alarm Indicator will glow red. Over Temperature Alarm When the temperature of PA module exceeds the normal range, the Alarm Indicator will 16 glow red and the LCD will display the prompt message below:
Then the repeater will stop transmitting, and you need to:
1. Check whether the temperature of heat sink surface is over 80. If yes, proceed with Step 2 and 3 to find out the cause. Caution: DO NOT touch the heat sink surface to avoid burn. You can use a digital thermometer with thermocouple to measure the temperature value. 2. Check whether ambient temperature and ventilation conditions satisfy the foregoing installation requirements. If not, please make improvements as soon as possible. 3. Check if connection between the transmitter and RF cable or antenna feeder is loose or damaged. Poor connection between them could cause high TX power, which would make the temperature of heat sink rise quickly. If yes, secure or replace the cable or antenna feeder. 4. If the above measures fail to solve the problem, contact your local dealer for technical support. When temperature falls into normal range, the prompt message will disappear, and the Alarm Indicator will go out. Fan Failure Alarm When the fan fails to work, the Alarm Indicator will glow red and the LCD will display the prompt message below:
17 Then the repeater will automatically work at low TX power, to protect the transmitter from overheating. You need to:
1. Check whether the fan is blocked by an object. If yes, remove it. 2. If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local dealer for technical support. When the fan recovers normal operation, the prompt message will disappear, and the Alarm Indicator will go out. VSWR Alarm High VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio) of TX antenna connector could result in damage to the PA, and even failure of the transmitter. When the VSWR exceeds the normal range, the Alarm Indicator will glow red and the LCD will display the prompt message below:
Then the repeater will automatically works at low TX power. You need to:
1. Check if the operating frequency of repeater is in line with that of antenna. Both frequency mismatch and improper antenna could result in poor transmitting performance and even damage to the transmitter. If yes, please contact your local dealer to replace the antenna or reprogram your product. 18 2. Check if the connection between the transmitter and RF cable or antenna feeder is loose or damaged. If yes, secure or replace the cable or antenna feeder. 3. If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local dealer for technical support. When the VSWR falls within the normal range, the prompt message will disappear, and the Alarm Indicator will go out. Low Forward Power Alarm When the forward power is below the preset value, the Alarm Indicator will glow red and the LCD will display the prompt message below:
Then the repeater may continue transmission or terminate it, subject to the detection result. You need to:
1. Check if the connection between the transmitter and RF cable or antenna feeder is loose or damaged. If yes, secure or replace the cable or antenna feeder. 2. If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local dealer for technical support. When the forward power is recovered to its normal value, the prompt message will disappear, and the Alarm Indicator will go out. Over/Low Voltage Alarm When power voltage is detected to be over or below the normal range (11V-15.6V) of repeater, the Alarm Indicator will glow red and the LCD will display the prompt message below:
19 Low Voltage Alarm Over Voltage Alarm Then the repeater will automatically stop working. You need to:
1. Check whether the power voltage is too low or too high. If yes, replace the DC power supply or external battery. 2. Check whether the power cord is loose or damaged. If yes, secure or replace the cord. 3. If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local dealer for technical support. When the voltage falls within the normal range, the prompt message will disappear, and the Alarm Indicator will go out. Caution: If low voltage is detected when the repeater is powered by an external battery, please charge it in time. Disconnect the battery from the repeater before charging. 20 Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution a. Power cord is not connected The repeater or is not securely connected cannot be to the outlet. powered on. b. Power cord fuse is a. Properly connect the power cord and ensure secure connection. b. Check if the fuse has blown. If yes, replace it with a new one. damaged. a. TX/RX frequency of the repeater is inconsistent with Group members cannot talk to each other, or the repeater cannot communicate with a subscriber radio. Group members cannot talk to each other, even though RX indication is given. Short communication range or poor audio that of portable/mobile a. Re-set frequencies. terminals. b. If you cannot remove or bypass b. Failed to repeat useful the interference source, change signal due to strong to operate at other frequencies. interference signal. c. Go within the coverage of the c. The group member is out repeater. of the coverage of the repeater. a. Your ID is inconsistent with that of other group a. Set your ID to the same as that of members. other members. b. Inconsistent b. Re-set CTCSS/CDCSS. CTCSS/CDCSS. a. Leakage of signal energy a. Replace the cable with a new one due to damaged if necessary. connection cable. b. Secure or replace the cable. b. Loose connection c. Replace the cable with a new one. between the antenna d. Contact the manufacturer or your 21 connector and the cable, dealer to re-set the duplexer. or loss of connection c. Invisible damage of cable. d. Duplexer is not properly set (if the duplexer is mounted). If the above solutions can not fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact us or your local dealer for more technical support. Care and Cleaning To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow the tips below. Power off the repeater or disconnect it from the external battery before cleaning. Product Care Keep the product at a place of good ventilation and heat dissipation to facilitate normal work. Do not place irrelevant articles on top of the product to ensure optimal heat dissipation. Do not pierce or scrape the product with any edged instruments or hard objects. Keep the product far away from substances that can corrode the circuit. Do not place the product in corrosive agents, solutions or water. Product Cleaning Remove the dust and fine particles on the repeater surface with a clean and dry lint-free cloth or a brush regularly. Use a non-woven cloth with neutral cleanser to clean the keys, control knobs, LCD and jacks after long-time use. Never use chemical preparations such as stain 22 removers, alcohol, sprays or oil preparations. Make sure the product is completely dry before use. Optional Accessories The following items are the main optional accessories for the product, and please consult your local dealer for more information. Palm Microphone SM16A1 *
Desktop Microphone SM10A1 *
External Power Supply
(320W, backup battery applicable) PS22002 Programming Cable (USB Port) PC37 Omni-directional Antenna Directional Antenna Duplexer Bracket/Screws
(for DT11/DT12 only) Caution: Use the accessories specified by Hytera only. If not, Hytera shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising out of use of unauthorized accessories. 23