Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
PDR8000 Portable Digital Repeater
Deployment Guide
ATTENTION!
Please read the RF Safety Booklet provided with the product
before proceeding with deployment
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Revision: R3.0
Date: 2018-07-20
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Revision
Date
Notes & References
D2
2017-05-09
Trial Release
R1.0
2017-05-25
Initial Release
R2.0
2017-10-02
Contents applicable to R2.0 and R1.0; added newsletter info
R2.1
2018-02-26
Correction of DC voltage 13.8V made
R3.0
2018-07-19
R3.0 Updates - Keypad/Display, V.24 interface details, cable pinouts
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
Step 1- Internal Connections ........................................................................................ 7
Step 2- External Connections ...................................................................................... 9
Step 3- V.24 Connection ............................................................................................. 12
Step 4- Power .............................................................................................................. 13
Step 5- Power Up Confirmation ................................................................................. 15
Step 6- Keypad/Display ............................................................................................... 18
STEP 7 - Open/Closed Case Operation ..................................................................... 21
Appendix A - V.24 Cable ............................................................................................. 22
Appendix B - DC Cable ............................................................................................... 23
Appendix C – LIST OF ACRONYMS ........................................................................... 24
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Table of Figures
Figure 1 - Internal Duplexer Hardware Configuration 5
Figure 2 - Simplex Hardware Configuration 5
Figure 3 - Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack* Hardware Configuration 6
Figure 4 - External Duplexer Hardware Configuration 6
Figure 5 - External Duplexer and Booster Pack* Hardware Configuration 6
Figure 6 - Removable Top Panel 7
Figure 7 - Top Panel Removed 7
Figure 8 - PDR8000 Side Panel Cover 9
Figure 9 - Pull Release Latch 9
Figure 10: External Connectors 10
Figure 11 - PDR8000 External Connectors' Specifications 10
Figure 12 - DC connector alignment 13
Figure 13 - DC Connector plugged in 13
Figure 14 - Pull to unplug DC Power 13
Figure 15 - Pull AC Power Dust Cover 14
Figure 16 - AC Power Connection to PDR8000 14
Figure 17 - PDR8000 LED Panel 15
Figure 18 - General LED Status Definitions 15
Figure 19 – PDR8000 Dedicated Status LEDs Definition 16
Figure 20 - PDR8000 Keypad/Display 18
Figure 21 - Open case operation 21
Figure 22 - Closed case operation 21
Figure 23 - V.24 Power PinOut specification for DIU or CCGW 22
Figure 24 - V.24 Connection between two PDR8000s 22
Figure 25 - DC Power Cable 23
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Introduction
The PDR8000 is typically a self-contained device but is easily modified to utilize an alternate
duplexer and/or a transmit power Booster Pack* when required. Multiple RF hardware
configurations are supported, using accessible internal and external connection points to enable
the desired configuration. This manual provides installation instructions for each of these
configurations. The figures below are also screened on the back of the removable top panel
inside the PDR8000.
Figure 1 - Internal Duplexer Hardware Configuration
Figure 2 - Simplex Hardware Configuration
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Figure 3 - Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack* Hardware Configuration
Figure 4 - External Duplexer Hardware Configuration
Figure 5 - External Duplexer and Booster Pack* Hardware Configuration
* Booster Pack is not yet released by Futurecom
Note: External Duplexer Cabling supplied by user
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Step 1- Internal Connections
Determine the required RF hardware configuration and confirm the internal connections
correspond to the instructions below. To access the internal connections, unscrew the four
corner thumbscrews of the top panel and remove it.
Figure 6 - Removable Top Panel
Figure 7 - Top Panel Removed
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Internal Duplexer Cable Connections
• RX labelled cable is connected to RX port on Duplexer
• TX labelled cable is connected to TX port on Duplexer
• ANTENNA labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA port on Duplexer
Simplex Cable Connections
• TX labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA labelled cable using the supplied FemaleFemale adapter
Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack* Cable Connections
• RX labelled cable is connected to RX port on Duplexer
• RF IN labelled cable is connected to TX port on Duplexer
• ANTENNA labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA port on Duplexer
• TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable
External Duplexer Cable Connections
• TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable
• RX labelled cable is connected to RF IN labelled cable using the supplied Female-
Female adapter
External Duplexer and Booster Pack* Cable Connections
• TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable
• RX labelled cable is connected to RF IN labelled cable using the supplied Female-
Female adapter
Once connections are complete, replace the top cover and screw back in place.
* Booster Pack is not yet released by Futurecom
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Step 2- External Connections
Based on the required RF hardware configuration, proceed with the external connections as per
the instructions below. To access the external connections, pull the release latch and remove
the side panel. When replacing the side panel, hook left side of panel in place first and then
push the right side of panel in place. A click will be heard when it locks in place.
Figure 8 - PDR8000 Side Panel Cover
Figure 9 - Pull Release Latch
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Figure 10: External Connectors
Conne
ctor
Label
Type
Manufactu
rer
Model Ref*
Open/Close Mechanism
1
V.24
RJ-45
CONEC
17-111574
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
2**
LAN
RJ-45
CONEC
17-111574
Screw / Unscrew Dust Cap
3
13V/7A DC
DC Power Input
LEMO
EGL.2K.30
2.CLA
Push Pull Dust Cap
4
100-240V/4A
AC
AC Power Input
NEUTRIK
NAC3MPX
Push Pull Sealing Cover
5
AUX
Circular
Receptacle
LEMO
EGG.1K.30
6.CLL
Push Pull Dust Cap
6
ANTENNA
N Female
N/A
N/A
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
7
RF OUT
N Female
N/A
N/A
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
8
RF IN
N Female
N/A
N/A
Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
9 Ground Lug 1032x12.7mm
(0.5")
NA
N/A
N/A
Figure 11 - PDR8000 External Connectors' Specifications
Internal Duplexer
• ANTENNA cable is connected ANTENNA connector
• AUX, RF OUT, and RF IN are not connected
Simplex
• ANTENNA cable is connected ANTENNA connector
• AUX, RF OUT, and RF IN are not connected
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Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack*
• AUX cable is connected from AUX connector of PDR8000 to AUX connector of Booster
Pack*
• ANTENNA cable is connected to ANTENNA connector
• RF cable is connected from RF OUT connector of PDR8000 to RF IN connector of
Booster Pack*
• RF cable is connected from RF IN connector of PDR8000 to RF OUT connector of
Booster Pack*
External Duplexer
• Duplexer cable (supplied by end user) is connected from RF OUT connector of
PDR8000 to TX port of External Duplexer
• Duplexer cable (supplied by end user) is connected from RF IN connector of PDR8000
to RX port of External Duplexer
• AUX and ANTENNA are not connected
External Duplexer and Booster Pack*
• AUX cable is connected from AUX connector of PDR8000 to AUX connector of Booster
Pack*
• RF cable is connected from RF OUT connector of PDR8000 to RF IN connector of
Booster Pack*
• Duplexer cable (supplied by end user) is connected from RF IN connector of PDR8000
to RX port of External Duplexer
• Duplexer cable (supplied by end user) is connected from TX port of External Duplexer to
RF OUT end connector of Booster Pack*.
• The ANTENNA cable is connected to the ANTENNA port of the External Duplexer
• The ANTENNA connector of PDR8000 is not connected
* Booster Pack is not yet released by Futurecom
** LAN / IP is not enabled in PDR8000 R3.0.
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Step 3- V.24 Connection
To access the V.24 end connector, unscrew the dust cover (refer to Figure 10). The V.24 cable
(supplied by end user- see Appendix A - V.24 Cable) is connected from the V.24 end connector
of the PDR8000 to the V.24 system device: DIU (supplied by end user), Modem (supplied by
end user), Conventional Channel Gateway (supplied by end user- available as model number
SQM01SUM0205 from Motorola Solutions) or another PDR8000.
NOTES:
The V.24 end connector on the PDR8000 is weatherproof 1. To ensure connection remains
weatherproof, an IP 65 compliant end connector (ie CONEC 17-103274) should be used with
the V.24 cable.
PDR8000 has been tested with DIU3000 and a few Modems including Motorola UDS V.335 and
Codex 3260 Fast Data Modem.
1
Water will not get through the RJ-45 connectors when a generic Ethernet cable is plugged into these PDR connectors.
However, water will get onto connector contacts and into the connector.
One of the attached Ethernet cables should be used to assure waterproof connection when a cable is plugged in.
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Step 4- Power
DC Power:
• To access the end connector, unscrew side panel cover as shown in Figure 9 - Pull
Release Latch.
• Line up the red dots on the end connector and the cable and push DC power cable into
place as shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13.
• Connect the other end of the DC power cable to the DC power supply.
• To remove the DC cable, pull back on the cable connector sleeve and then pull out by
connector body as shown in Figure 14
Figure 12 - DC connector alignment
Figure 13 - DC Connector plugged in
Figure 14 - Pull to unplug DC Power
ATTENTION!
Please read the RF Safety Booklet Before proceeding with this step.
Only proceed with this step once all the other connections are complete.
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AC Power:
• To access the end connector, pull off the dust cover as shown in Figure 15
• Insert the cable connector with the yellow release latch at the 11:00 position and twist
clockwise until it locks into place at the 12:00 position. A click will be heard. See Figure
16
• Connect the other end of the AC power cable to the AC power supply.
• To remove the cable, pull the yellow release latch back, twist cable connector counter-
clockwise and then pull the cable out.
Figure 15 - Pull AC Power Dust Cover
Figure 16 - AC Power Connection to PDR8000
Powering Scheme- both AC (100-240V) and DC (13.8V) can be connected simultaneously.
The PDR8000 will dynamically choose the supply with the highest voltage and if one supply
fails, the other will take over with an instant transfer of power.
NOTE: The AC power will not charge the DC battery pack.
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Step 5- Power Up Confirmation
If the PDR8000 successfully powers up, the fan will start running and the POWER LED in the
bottom right corner of the LED panel will turn on.
Figure 17 - PDR8000 LED Panel
The following table contains the General Status LED state definitions.
LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
Status Description
PDR Operational Modes
OFF
OFF
OFF
In Normal mode - No errors or warnings
STEADY
In Fallback In-Cabinet Repeat (FBICR) Mode
STEADY
In Service Mode
PDR Error Status
BLINK FAST
Internal Software Image Error
PDR Warning Status
BLINK FAST
Real Time Clock Battery Alarm
BLINK SLOW Low Transmit Power Alarm
BLINK SLOW
Temperature Alarm
Figure 18 - General LED Status Definitions
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Dedicated Status LEDs
The following table contains the state definitions for Dedicated Status LEDs.
Label
State
Status Description
V.24 TX
OFF
V.24 Tx Interface Off
V.24 TX
BLINK PULSE
V.24 Tx Interface Working
V.24 TX
STEADY
V.24 Tx Interface Activity
V.24 TX
BLINK FAST
V.24 Tx Interface Failure (see Tech Log)
V.24 RX
OFF
V.24 Rx Interface Off
V.24 RX
BLINK PULSE
V.24 Rx Interface Working
V.24 RX
STEADY
V.24 Rx Interface Activity
V.24 RX
BLINK FAST
V.24 Rx Interface Failure (see Tech Log)
LOCAL RPT
OFF
Local Repeat disabled
LOCAL RPT
STEADY
Local Repeat enabled
DC BATTERY
OFF
DC source below threshold
DC BATTERY
BLINK FAST
DC source above threshold
DC BATTERY
STEADY
DC power acceptable
DC BATTERY
BLINK SLOW
Warning, DC source approaching lower threshold
RF TX
OFF
Transmitter Inactive
RF TX
STDY
Transmitter Active
RF RX
OFF
Receiver Inactive
RF RX
STDY
Receiver Active
PDR STATUS
BLINK FAST
Error (Check Tech Log)
PDR STATUS
BLINK SLOW
Warning (Check Tech Log)
PDR STATUS
BLINK PULSE
PDR Functional
POWER
OFF
PDR Power Off
POWER
STEADY
PDR Power On
Figure 19 – PDR8000 Dedicated Status LEDs Definition
If the PDR8000 does not successfully power up, the fan will not start running and there will be
no lights displayed on the LED light panel. Disconnect the power source and replace the
appropriate fuse.
DC Power- the DC fuses are located inside the PDR8000. Contact Futurecom for service:
1-800-701-9180 or support@futurecom.com
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AC Power- the AC Fuse is located inside the Duplexer compartment. Unscrew the four screws
and remove the top panel as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7. The fuse is in the bottom right
corner. Unscrew the fuse cover counterclockwise to remove it and replace the fuse
(Manufacturer: Bel, Part Number: 5ST5-R, 5Amps).
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Step 6- Keypad/Display
PDR8000 is equipped with an LCD display, providing a means to access and control several aspects of the
unit. Access to various functions is available utilizing an on-screen menu, and a set of navigation
buttons.
Figure 20 - PDR8000 Keypad/Display
The Display Menu may be configured by the PDR8000 configuration utility program known as
Tweaker. Therefore, any PDR8000 will have the menu specifically configured for the unit.
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The following menu navigation is based on a generic configuration of a PDR8000 unit.
Buttons
Effect
Menu
Toggles Menu On/Off (Menu may auto toggle off after a period of time)
Back
Goes back to previous menu level
Up
Navigate up in a list of menu items
Down
Navigate down in a list of menu items
Right*
a) Increment values such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, TIME ZONE, HOURS
MINUTES, SECONDS
b) Toggle (ENABLED/DISABLED) values for KEYPAD TONE or DST
c) * When the main screen is displayed as shown in Figure 20, pressing and
holding the Right button for 7 seconds sets the BRIGHTNESS to 100% and
CONTRAST to 43%.
Left
a) Decrement values such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, TIME ZONE, HOURS
MINUTES, SECONDS
b) Toggle (ENABLED/DISABLED) values for KEYPAD TONE or DST
Select
Select a menu item or value
NOTE: Response rate of display may be a bit slow at extremely low temperatures.
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Main Menu
Sub-Menu
Action/Info
>CHANNELS
>List of Channels
View/Select Active Channel
>DEPLOYMENTS
<List of Deployment Profiles
View/Select Active Deployment Profiles
>SETTINGS
>CONTRAST
View/Set Display’s Contrast Level
>BRIGHTNESS
View/Set Display’s Brightness Level
>TIME/DATE
View/Set the following
◄Time Zone UTC+/- H:MM ►
◄DST ENABLED/DISABLED ►
◄YEAR YYYY ►
◄MONTH MM ►
◄DAY DD ►
◄HOUR HH ►
◄MINUTE mm ►
◄SECOND SS ►
>KEYPAD TONE
Toggle keypad tone ENABLED/DISABLED
>DIAGNOSTICS
>RSSI xxx
View Received Signal Strength (RSSI) value
>ABOUT
> PDR 8000
> SN: xxxxxxxx
> HW PN: 7V083X01
> HW REV: xx.xx
> HW REL: dd/mm/yy
> APP PN: 4C088X01
> APP VER: xx.xx
> APP REL: dd/mm/yy
> APP BUILD: xxx
> B PN: 4C088X02
> B VER: xx.xx
> B REL: DD/MM/YY
> B BUILD: xxx
> BBD PN:4C083X04
> BBD VER: xx.xx
> BBD REL: dd/mm/yy
> TRD PN: 4C083X03
> TRD VER: xx.xx
> TRD REL: dd/mm/yy
> IF HW PN: 7L088X01
> IF HW REV:xxx.xx
> IF HW REL: dd/mm/yy
> IF APP PN: 4C088X05
> IF APP VER: xxx.xx
> IF APP R: dd/mm/yy
> IF APP BUILD: xxx
> IF B PN: 4C088X06
> IF B VER: xxx.xx
> IF B R: dd/mm/yy
> IF B BUILD: xxx
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Product serial number
Hardware part number
Hardware revision
Hardware release date
Repeater firmware part number
Repeater version
Repeater release date
Repeater build number
Repeater boot firmware part number
Repeater boot firmware version
Repeater boot firmware release date
Repeater boot firmware build number
Baseband DSP part number
Baseband DSP version
Baseband DSP release date
Transceiver DSP part number
Transceiver DSP version
Transceiver DSP release date
Interface hardware part number
Interface hardware revision number
Interface hardware release date
Interface firmware part number
Interface firmware version
Interface firmware release date
Interface firmware build number
Interface boot part number
Interface firmware version
Interface firmware release date
Interface firmware build number
Copyright information
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STEP 7 - Open/Closed Case Operation
PDR8000 has been designed to support both open-case and closed-case operation. When
operating closed-case, the PDR8000 should be standing on its hinged side, allowing the case to
provide better cooling efficiency. When operating open-case (providing the best cooling
capability), the PDR8000 is to be placed flat on its large surface. Note that the PDR8000 is not
water resistant when operating open-case.
Figure 21 - Open case operation
Figure 22 - Closed case operation
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Appendix A - V.24 Cable
The V.24 cable may be created at a custom length for each customer configuration. It consists
of an RJ-45 connector used with CAT5e (minimum) cable that provides the interface to the
following categories of devices.
1) A Digital Interface Unit (DIU), Conventional Channel Gateway (CCGW) or Voting
Comparator as per the port pin-outs below.
Signal Name
Pin Num
Type
RCLK
1
Input
RX Line Det
2
Input
TCLK
3
Input/Output
GND
4
GND
Data RX
5
Input
Data TX
6
Output
CTS
7
Input
RTS
8
Output
Figure 23 - V.24 Power PinOut specification for DIU or CCGW
2) Another PDR/Repeater as per the cross over connection shown in the pin-outs below.
Signal Name
Pin Num
Type
RCLK
1
Input
Rx Line Det
2
Input
TCLK
3
Input/Output
GND
4
GND
Data Rx
5
Input
Data Tx
6
Output
CTS
7
Input
RTS
8
Output
To ensure connection remains weatherproof, it is recommended to use RJ-45 connector
CONEC 17-103274.
Signal Name
Pin Num
Type
RCLK
1
Input
Rx Line Det
2
Input
TCLK
3
Input/Output
GND
4
GND
Data Rx
5
Input
Data Tx
6
Output
CTS
7
Input
RTS
8
Output
Figure 24 - V.24 Connection between two PDR8000s
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Appendix B - DC Cable
The DC cable shipped with the PDR8000 has a connector on one end and flying leads on the
other. To complete the cable, connect the black wire to ground and the red wire to +13.8V.
Figure 25 - DC Power Cable
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Appendix C – LIST OF ACRONYMS
ACRONYMS
DESCRIPTION
AUX
Auxiliary
CTS
Clear to Send
DC
Direct Current
DST
Daylight Saving Time
GND
Ground
kHz
Kilohertz
A unit of frequency measurement
MHz
Megahertz
A unit of frequency measurement
PC
Personal Computer or Laptop
PDR /
PDR8000
Portable Digital Repeater.
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RCLK
Receive Clock
RF
Radio Frequency
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator
RTS
Request to Send
Rx / RX
Receiver
TCLK
Transmit Clock
Tx / TX
Transmitter
USB
Universal Serial Bus
Used for connecting the PDR to the programming PC.
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