Futurecom Systems Group ULC OCR800 Users manual

ON-CHANNEL REPEATER (OCR)

Users Manual

Rev. Preliminary-01

8A535X01

REVISION RECORD

REV # ECN # DESCRIPTION DATE

Preliminary Original Release June 8, 2006

Preliminary-

01

PROPRIETARY STATEMENT

©

2006,2007 Futurecom Systems Group Inc.

Printed in Canada. All Rights Reserved

No part of this document, or any software included with it, may be reproduced and distributed without the prior
written permission of the copyright holder.

Futurecom Systems Group Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to the equipment, software
or specification described in this document at any time and without prior notice. These changes will be
incorporated in the new releases of this document.

This document may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Futurecom Systems Group Inc.
waves responsibility for any labour, materials or costs incurred by any party as a result of using this document.

Original Release March 23, 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT.................................................................................................. 4

Notes, Attentions, Important................................................................................................ 4

SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 5

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................. 5

Damage Requiring Service.............................................................................................. 6

OCR TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 10

MAIN FEATURES................................................................................................................. 10

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.................................................................................................. 11

OCR INSTALLATION......................................................................................................... 12

OCR PROGRAMMING........................................................................................................ 13

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 13

CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE OCR TO A PC ..................................................... 13

INSTALLING THE PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ................................................................... 13

USING THE PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE FOR SETTING UP THE OCR.............. 14

Starting up the Programming Software.................................................................................... 14

Using the Programming Software On-Line .............................................................................. 14

SETTING UP THE OCR MAXIMUM GAIN .............................................................................. 15

Downlink Maximum Gain Setting:......................................................................................... 15

Uplink Maximum Gain Setting:............................................................................................. 15

OCR FRONT PANEL INDICATORS.................................................................................. 17

OCR Specifications..................................................................................................................... 18

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document describes the operation of the Futurecom On-Channel Repeater
(OCR). It provides setup guidelines and outlines the programming options, which
are accessible through the programming software (6A074X01).

Notes, Attentions, Important

Throughout this manual, you will see Notes, Attentions and Important.
Their meaning is as follows:

NOTE

A clarifying statement that expands on the text that follows.

IMPORTANT

An important statement that must be considered and / or implemented in
order to achieve adequate equipment operation.

ATTENTION!

An instruction that must be followed to insure compliance with the
appropriate standards or proper equipment operations.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, can cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.

ATTENTION!

Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Futurecom Systems Group Inc.
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

USA Users:

Do not use the On-Channel Repeater in the frequency band 406.0 - 406.125MHz.

This frequency band is reserved for use by distress beacons.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

The following information may or may not be applicable to your product.
In any case, precautions should always be taken when handling any electrical product.

IMPORTANT

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions, therefore keep this
manual always on hand!
Prior to using any product, follow all warning, safety and operating instructions written

on the product and in the Users Manual. All instructions should be saved for

reference in the future!

ATTENTION!

Always keep product dry, never expose to any kind of moisture.

Do Not expose product to extreme temperatures - as found near a hot radiator or

stove.

Do Not expose product to open flames, cigarettes, etc.

Precautions should be taken to avoid objects falling or liquids spilling onto product.

Do Not incorporate the use of other equipment that is not recommended or sold by the

manufacturer. The result may be the risk of fire or electric shock injury.
Connect DC power cord to DC power source as marked on the product.

This product does not contain customer serviceable components therefore never disassemble the

product.

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IMPORTANT

If an outdoor antenna is connected, make sure the system is always grounded to allow
for protection against voltage surge and built-up static charges. Outdoor antennas
should always be located away from power lines.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

 Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
 The product has been exposed to rain or moisture; or
 The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change of
 performance; or
 The product has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

RF EXPOSURE

ATTENTION!

To satisfy FCC/IC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance specified in
Table 1 or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and
persons. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not allowed.

RADIO OPERATOR

Futurecom requires the OCR operator to ensure FCC Requirements for Radio
Frequency Exposure are met. The minimum distance between all possible personnel
and the antenna must be as specified in Table 1.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE MPE DISTANCE EXCLUSION AREA AROUND THE

ANTENNA MAY EXPOSE PERSONS WITHIN THIS AREA TO RF ENERGY ABOVE THE FCC

EXPOSURE LIMIT FOR BYSTANDERS (GENERAL POPULATION). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY

OF THE OCR OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT MPE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES
DURING REPEATER TRANSMISSIONS. THE OCR OPERATOR MUST ENSURE AT ALL TIMES
THAT NO PERSON COMES WITHIN MPE DISTANCE FROM THE ANTENNA.

ATTENTION!

To satisfy FCC/IC RF exposure requirements, the OCR site operator must comply
with FCC/IC requirements for maximum site EIRP radiated power and antenna height
limits.

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