Harris XL-200M, XL-185M Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

14221-1850-2000

Rev. A, November 2019

XL Series Mobile Radios

14221-1850-2000, Rev. A

REV.

DATE

REASON FOR CHANGE

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Sep/19

Initial release.

A

Nov/19

Updated to add XL-200M and XLP R9A infor mation.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This device is made under license under one or more of the following US patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791; 5,148,482; 5,185,796; 5,271,017;
5,377,229; 4,716,407; 4,972,460; 5,502,767; 5,146,497; 5,164,986; 5,185,795; 5,226,084; 5,247,579; 5,491,772; 5,517,511; 5,630,011;
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The Advanced Multi-Band Excitation implementation 2 (AMBE+2) voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of D igital Voice S ystems, Inc . This v oice coding Technolog y
is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to
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alterations or substitutions of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.

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Copyright © 2019 Harris Corporation.

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Section Page

4.4 VIDA® ID ................................................................................................................................... 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................ 7

1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS ........................................................................................ 7

1.2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR FCC

OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS............................................................................... 7

1.2.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations ....................................................... 8

1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS ............................................................ 8

1.3.1 Mobile Antennas ............................................................................................................. 9

1.3.2 Approved Accessories ................................................................................................... 10

1.3.3 Contact Information ...................................................................................................... 10

1.4 REGULATORY APPROVALS ................................................................................................. 10

1.4.1 Applicable Type Acceptance/Certification Numbers .................................................... 10

1.4.2 FCC Part 15 ................................................................................................................... 11

1.4.3 Industry Canada ............................................................................................................. 11

1.5 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND SAF ETY TRAINING INFORMATION . 11

1.6 COMMON HAZARDS .............................................................................................................. 11

1.7 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................... 12

1.8 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS ......................................................................... 13

1.9 OPERATING TIPS .................................................................................................................... 13

2. RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LA RÉGLEMENTATION ET SÉCURITÉ ....................................... 14

2.1 CONVENTIONS SUR LES SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ ...................................................... 14

2.2 RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR UNE EXPOSITION À L’ÉNERGIE DES RF .............................. 14

2.2.1 Renseignements Sur Le Contrôle Et La Sensibilisation À L’énergie Des RF Pour Les

Exigences D’une Utilisation Professio nnelle De La FCC ............................................. 14

2.2.2 Règlements de la Federal Communications Commission (« Commission fédérale des

communications » aux États-Unis) ................................................................................ 15

2.3 CONFORMITÉ AUX NORMES D’EXPOSITION AUX RF ................................................... 16

2.3.1 Antennes Mobiles .......................................................................................................... 18

2.3.2 Accessoires Approuvés ................................................................................................. 18

2.3.3 Coordonnées .................................................................................................................. 18

2.4 INTERFÉRENCE DES RADIOFRÉQUENCES ....................................................................... 18

2.4.1 Partie 15 de la FCC ....................................................................................................... 18

2.4.2 Industrie Canada ............................................................................................................ 18

2.5 RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LA FORMATION SUR LA SANTÉ ET LA SÉCURITÉ AU

TRAVAIL .................................................................................................................................. 19

3. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 20

3.1 DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................... 20

3.1.1 Vehicle Communications Hub (VCH) .......................................................................... 20

3.1.2 XL Control Head ........................................................................................................... 20

3.2 KEYPAD MOBILE MICROPHONE (KMM) .......................................................................... 21

3.3 CLEANING ............................................................................................................................... 22

3.4 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 22

3.5 RELATED PUBLICATIONS .................................................................................................... 24

4. BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 25

4.1 RADIO CONTROLS ................................................................................................................. 25

4.2 BEFORE FIRST USE ................................................................................................................ 27

4.3 POWER ON AND SET VOLUME ........................................................................................... 27

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4.4.1 User Login ..................................................................................................................... 28

5.2 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (SA) – P25 CONVE NTIONAL ONLY ................................. 60

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4.4.2 Provisioning .................................................................................................................. 28

4.5 RADIO DISPLAYS ................................................................................................................... 28

4.6 STATUS MESSAGES ............................................................................................................... 30

4.7 PREDEFINED MENU LAYOUTS ........................................................................................... 30

4.8 MENU ........................................................................................................................................ 33

4.9 ALERT TONES ......................................................................................................................... 37

4.10 SELECT ZONE/SYSTEM ......................................................................................................... 38

4.11 SELECT GROUP/CHANNEL ................................................................................................... 39

4.12 GROUP CALLS ......................................................................................................................... 39

4.12.1 Transmit a Group Call ................................................................................................... 39

4.12.2 Receive a Group Call .................................................................................................... 40

4.13 INDIVIDUAL CALLS ............................................................................................................... 40

4.13.1 Transmit an Individual Call ........................................................................................... 40

4.13.2 Receiving an Individual Call ......................................................................................... 42

4.14 USER PROFILES ...................................................................................................................... 43

4.15 NOISE CANCELLATION ........................................................................................................ 44

4.15.1 Enable Noise Cancellation ............................................................................................ 44

4.15.2 Using Noise Cancellation .............................................................................................. 44

4.15.3 The Effect of Distance from the Microphone ................................................................ 45

4.15.4 Voice Versus Noise Reference Microph one ................................................................. 45

4.16 ENABLE/DISABLE ENCRYPTION ........................................................................................ 45

4.17 CHANNEL GUARD (ANALOG CONVENTIONAL ONLY) ................................................. 46

4.18 USE TALKAROUND TO BYPASS REPEATER (ANALOG AND P25 CONVENTIONAL

ONLY) ....................................................................................................................................... 47

4.19 CALL ALERT (PAGE) .............................................................................................................. 48

4.19.1 Send Alert ...................................................................................................................... 48

4.19.2 Receive Alert ................................................................................................................. 49

4.20 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT ............................................................................................. 49

4.21 DTMF ......................................................................................................................................... 50

4.22 START SCAN ............................................................................................................................ 50

4.23 STOP SCAN ............................................................................................................................... 52

4.24 MONITOR AND SQUELCH TYPES (CONVENTIONAL ONLY) ........................................ 53

4.25 NUISANCE DELETE ................................................................................................................ 53

4.26 FAILSOFT (P25 TRUNKED) ................................................................................................... 55

4.27 EMERGENCY OP ERATION .................................................................................................... 55

4.27.1 Declaring an Emergency Call ........................................................................................ 55

4.27.2 Receiving an Emergency Call ....................................................................................... 56

Stealth Emergency ......................................................................................................... 56

4.27.3

4.28 MDC-1200 (ANALOG CONVENTIONAL ONLY) ................................................................. 56

4.28.1 Normal PTT Operation .................................................................................................. 56

4.28.2 MDC PTT ID Receive Handling ................................................................................... 56

4.28.3 Emergency Declaration ................................................................................................. 57

5. ADVANCED OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 58

5.1 VIEW/CHANGE PERSONALITIES ........................................................................................ 58

5.1.1 View Personalities ......................................................................................................... 58

5.1.2 Change Active Personality ............................................................................................ 59

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5.3 USER DEFINED ZONES .......................................................................................................... 61

6.6 DATA ONLY CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................... 93

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5.4 MIXED SYSTEM ZONE .......................................................................................................... 63

5.5 CH INFO MENU ....................................................................................................................... 63

5.6 AUDIO SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 64

5.7 DISPLAY SETTINGS ............................................................................................................... 65

5.8 GPS SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................... 67

5.9 POSITION INFO ....................................................................................................................... 68

5.10 BLUETOOTH ............................................................................................................................ 68

5.10.1 Enable Bluetooth ........................................................................................................... 68

5.10.2 Pair Devices ................................................................................................................... 69

5.11 CLOCK SETTI NGS ................................................................................................................... 70

5.12 SELECT LANGUAGE .............................................................................................................. 71

5.13 SET UP SCAN ........................................................................................................................... 71

5.13.1 Default, Priority 1, and Priority 2 Channels .................................................................. 71

5.13.2 Trunked/Conventional Scanning ................................................................................... 72

5.13.3 Vote Scan (Analog and P25 Conventional Only) .......................................................... 72

5.13.4 Edit Scan List ................................................................................................................ 73

5.13.5 Set or Remove Priority 1 and Priority 2 Channels ........................................................ 74

5.13.6 Custom Scan Lists ......................................................................................................... 75

5.13.7 Wide Area System Scan (P25 Trunked) ........................................................................ 76

5.13.8 Site Lock ....................................................................................................................... 77

5.14 RADIO STATUS ....................................................................................................................... 78

5.15 RADIO MESSAGE .................................................................................................................... 78

5.16 RADIO TEXTLINK ................................................................................................................... 79

5.16.1 Radio TextLink Messages ............................................................................................. 79

5.16.2 Radio TextLink Forms .................................................................................................. 80

5.16.3 View Received Messages .............................................................................................. 81

5.17 FAULTS/ALERTS ..................................................................................................................... 81

5.18 TONE ENCODE ........................................................................................................................ 82

5.19 ENCRYPTION ........................................................................................................................... 83

5.19.1 Create and Load Keys ................................................................................................... 83

5.19.2 Zeroize Keys from Radio .............................................................................................. 83

5.19.3 Protected Keys ............................................................................................................... 83

5.19.4 Global Encryption ......................................................................................................... 84

5.19.5 Select Keyset ................................................................................................................. 85

5.19.6 View Key List ............................................................................................................... 85

5.19.7 Delete Individual Keys .................................................................................................. 86

5.19.8 OTAR Configuration .....................................................................................................

5.20 P25 CONVE NTIONAL FALLBACK ....................................................................................... 87

5.21 STEALTH MODE ..................................................................................................................... 87

6. PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................ 88

6.1 PROGRAMMING VIA RPM2 .................................................................................................. 88

6.2 EDIT CHANNEL (ANALOG AND P25 CONVENT I ONAL ONLY) ..................................... 88

6.3 OTAP ......................................................................................................................................... 90

6.4 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS ............................................................................................... 91

6.5 PROGRAMMABLE ICONS ..................................................................................................... 93

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LIST OF FIGURES

Page

Figure 3-1: Vehicle Communications Hub (VCH) ........................................................................................ 20

LIST OF TABLES

Page

Table 1-1: Calculated Minimum Safe Distance fr om LMR Antenna (Based on Maximum Gain of Non-

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7. REFERENCE ....................................................................................................................................... 96

7.1 MARINE FREQUENCIES ........................................................................................................ 96

7.2 NARROWBANDING .............................................................................................................. 101

8. GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................ 102

9. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 105

9.1 ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................... 105

9.2 OTAR ERRORS/INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 107

10. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................ 108

11. WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................... 108

Figure 3-2: XL Control Head ........................................................................................................................ 21

Figure 3-3: Keypad Mobile Microphone ....................................................................................................... 22

Figure 4-1: Control Head Controls ................................................................................................................ 25

Figure 4-2: Keypad Mobile Microphone (KMM) Controls ........................................................................... 25

Figure 4-3: Sample Main Front Display ........................................................................................................ 28

Figure 4-4: Top-Level Menu Listing ............................................................................................................. 33

Figure 4-5: Call Menu ................................................................................................................................... 33

Figure 4-6: Voice Microphone ...................................................................................................................... 45

Figure 4-7: Noise Reference Microphone ..................................................................................................... 45

Yagi/Non-Log Periodic Antennas) ................................................................................................ 9

Table 1-2: Calculated Minimum Safe Distance from LMR Antenna (Based on Maximum Gain of

Yagi/Log Periodic Antennas) Mobile Command Center applications ........................................ 10

Tableau 2-1: Distance latérale sécuritaire minimale recommandée d’une antenne de transmission

branchée sur une radio mobile XL .............................................................................................. 16

Tableau 2-2: Distance latérale sécuritaire minimale recommandée d’une antenne de transmission

branchée sur une radio mobile XL - Applications du centre de commande mobile ................... 17

Table 4-1: Radio Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ................................................................................. 26

Table 4-2: Radio Icons................................................................................................................................... 29

Table 4-3: Status Messages ........................................................................................................................... 30

Table 4-4: Predefined Menu Layouts ............................................................................................................ 31

Table 4-5: Menu Navigation ......................................................................................................................... 34

Table 4-6: Alert Tones ................................................................................................................................... 37

Table 6-1: Valid Frequency Ranges .............................................................................................................. 90

Table 6-2: Programmable Button Options ..................................................................................................... 91

Table 7-1: Marine Frequencies ...................................................................................................................... 96

Table 9-1: Displayed Error Messages, Reasons, and Resolutions .............................................................. 105

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NOTE

1. REGULATOR Y AND SAFETY INFORMATION

1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used in this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must
be observed during all phases of operation, installation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply
with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the product. Harris assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these
standards.

The WARNING symbol calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond
a WARNING symbol until the conditions identified are fully understood or met.

The CAUTION symbol calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, which, if
not performed correctly or adhered to, could result in damage to the equipment or severely
degrade equipment performance.

The NOTE symbol calls attention to supplemental information, which may improve system
performance or clarify a process or proced ure.

1.2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS

Before using the two-way mobile rad io, review the following important RF energy awareness and
control information and operational instructions. Comply with this information and instructions to
ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines.

This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full
knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to remain below
RF exposure limits. This radio is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or
any other use.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Harris could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide
communications between two or more users ov er a distan ce. It u ses RF en ergy or radio waves to sen d and
receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are not limited to,
electric power, sunlight, and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be conf used wi th these other forms of
electromagnetic energy, which, when used i mproperly, can cause biological d amage. Very high levels of
x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with organizations to develop
standards for exposure to RF ener gy. These standards provide recommended l evels of RF exposure f or both
workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of
protection. All two-way radios marketed in North America are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure
they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific
operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are important because t hey inform
users about RF energy exposure and provi de simple procedures on how to contro l it. Re fer to the fol lowing
websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control exposure to assure
compliance with established RF exposu re limits:

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov./SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

1.2.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations

Before it was marketed in the United St ates, the XL Series mobile radio was tested to ensure co mpliance
with FCC RF energy exposure limits for two-way mobile radios. When two-way radios are used as a
consequence of employment, the FCC re quires us ers to be fully a ware of and abl e to contr ol th eir e xposure
to meet occupational requirements. Exposur e awareness can be facilitated using a label directing users to
specific user awareness information. The radio has an RF exposure product label. Also, this manual includes
information and operating instructions required to control RF exposure and to satisfy compliance
requirements.

1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS

The XL Series mobile radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international
standards and guidelines regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. This radio complies
with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty­cycle times of up to 50% (50% transmit, 50% receive), and it is authorized by the FCC for occupational
use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, the radio’s antenna
radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (talking), not when it is receiving (listening),
or in a standby mode.

Table 1-1 lists the recommended minimum safe lateral distances for a controlled environm ent
and for unaware bystanders in an uncontrolled environment, from transmitting antennas (i.e.,
monopoles over a ground plane , or di pole s) at rated r adio p ower for m obile radios i nstal led in
a vehicle. Transmit only when unaware bystanders are at least the uncontrolled recommended
minimum safe lateral distance away from the transmitting antenna.

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The XL Series mobile radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

• United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of Federa l Regula t ions ; 47 C FR § 2

sub-part J.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

C95.1-2005.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-2005.

• IC Standard RS S-102, Issue 5, 2015: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Radio Standards

Specification. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All
Frequency Bands).

Based on the highest radiated RF power and the highest antenna gain in antennas to be used with the XL
Series mobile radio, the distances listed are considered as safe d istances for controlled and uncontrolled
environments with the XL Series mobile radio transmitting at a maximum 50% duty cycle.

1.3.1 Mobile Antennas

The antenna(s) for the radio must be installed in accordance with the antenna installation procedures
presented in the radio’s Installation Manual. Installation guidelines presented in the Installation Manual
are limited to metal-body motor vehicles or vehicles with appropriate ground planes.

Use only approved/supplied antenna(s) or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments can cause the F CC RF exposure limits to b e exceeded. Refer to Section 3.4
for the list of approved antennas.

Table 1-1: Calculated Minimum Safe Distance from LMR Antenna

(Based on Maximum Gain of Non-Yagi/Non-Log Periodic Antennas)

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LATERAL HUMAN BODY DISTANCE FROM TRANSMITTING

ANTENNA

TRANSMIT

FREQUENCY

CONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT

33 to 48 MHz 35 in (89 cm) 78 in (198 cm) 35 in (89 cm) 78 in (198 cm)

48 – 50 MHz 35 in (89 cm) 78 in (198 cm) 43 in (110 cm) 97 in (246 cm)

136 to 174 MHz 35 in (89 cm) 78 in (198 cm) 40.6 in (103 cm) 97 in (246 cm)

378 to 522 MHz 31 in (78 cm) 70 in (177 cm) 30.7 in (78 cm) 90 in (229 cm)

763 – 806 MHz 24 in (62 cm) 53.5 in (136 cm) 28.7 in (73 cm) 78 in (198 cm)

800 – 870 MHz 7 in (18 cm) 22.8 in (58 cm) 11.9 in (30 cm) 38 in (96 cm)

896 – 944 MHz 6.7 in (17 cm) 19.7 in (50 cm) 7 in (18 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm)

U.S. CANADA

UNCONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT

CONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT

UNCONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT

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Table 1-2: Calculated Minimum Safe Distance from LMR Antenna

(Based on Maximum Gain of Yagi/Log Periodic Antennas)

Mobile Command Center applications

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LATERAL HUMAN BODY DISTANCE FROM TRANSMITTING

ANTENNA

TRANSMIT

FREQUENCY

CONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT

136 to 174 MHz 49 in (125 cm) 110 in (280 cm) 57 in (145 cm) 137 in (347 cm)

378 to 522 MHz 69 in (174 cm) 156 in (396 cm) 69 in (174 cm) 201 in (511 cm)

763 – 806 MHz 38 in (97 cm) 85 in (215 cm) 45 in (115 cm) 123 i n (313 cm)

800 – 870 MHz 15 in (39 cm) 69 in (174 cm) 22 in (56 cm) 122 in (309 cm)

846 – 944 MHz 15 in (39 cm) 53 in (134 cm) 28 in (71 cm) 104 in (265 cm)

U.S. CANADA

UNCONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT

CONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT

UNCONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT

1.3.2 Approved Accessories

The radio has been tested and meets FCC RF guidelines when used with accessories supplied or designated
for use with it. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines
and may violate FCC regulations. For a list of approved accessories, refer to the radio’s Installat ion Manual
and/or the Products and Services Catalog.

1.3.3 Contact Information

For additional information on RF exposure and other information, contact Harris using one of the contact
links listed in Section 10.

1.4 REGULATORY APPROVALS

1.4.1 Applicable Type Acceptance/Certification Numbers

FCC Type Acceptance:

XL-185M (14050-1100-11 Hardware): OWDTR-0160-E
XL-200M/XL-185M (14050-1100-01 Hardware): OWDTR-0161-E
Applicable FCC Rules: Part 15, Part 80, and Part 90

Industry Canada Certification:

XL-185M (14050-1100-11 Hardware): 3636B-0160

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Applicable Industry Canada Rules: RSS-247, RSS-119, ICES-003 Issue 6

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1.4.2 FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul es. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

1.4.3 Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device mu st accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux C NR d'Indust rie Canada app licables aux a ppareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter to ut brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

1.5 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

To ensure bodily exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for
occupational use. Always adhere to the following basic guidelines:

• The push-to-talk button should only be depressed when intending to send a voice message.

• The radio should only be used for necessary work-related communications.

• The radio should only be used by authorized and trained personnel. It should never be operated by

children.

• Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio. Changes or modifications to the radio may

cause harmful interference and/or cause it to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. Only qualified personnel
should service the radio.

• Always use only authorized accessories (antennas, control heads, speakers/mics, etc.). Use of

unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.

The information listed above provides the user with information needed to make him or her aware of a RF
exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC exposure limits of this radio.

1.6 COMMON HAZARDS

The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the
operation of vehicular radio transmissions. Possible hazards include but are not limited to
the following:

• Explosive Atmospheres - Just as it is dangerous to fuel a v ehicle while its engine is running, be sure

to turn the radio OFF while fueling the vehi c le . If t he ra di o i s m ounted in the trunk of the vehicle, DO
NOT carry containers of fuel in the trunk.

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Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are o ften, but not alway s, clearly marked. T urn the radio
OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but not impossible that the
radio or its accessories could generate sparks.

• Interference To Vehicular Electroni c Systems - Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-

skid braking systems, electronic cruise control systems, etc., are typical of the types of electronic
devices that can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency (RF) energy present
when transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle
and enlist his aid in determining if such electronic circuits perform normally when the radio is
transmitting.

• Electric Blasting Caps - To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use two-

way radios within 1000 feet (305 meters) of blasting operations. Always obey the “Turn Off Two-
Way Radios” (or equivalent) signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA
Standard: 1926.900).

• Radio Frequency Energy - To prevent burns or related physical injury from radio frequency energy,

do not operate the transmitter when an yone outside of the vehicle is within the minimum safe distance
from the antenna as specified in Table 1-1. Refer to Section 1.2 for additional information.

• Vehicles Powered by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas - Radio installation in vehicles powered by

liquefied petroleum gas, where the LP gas container is in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the
interior of the vehicle, must conform to the National Fire Protection Associatio n standard NFPA 58.
This requires:

 The space containing the radio equipment must be isolated by a seal fr om the space containing

the LP gas container and its fittings.

 Outside filling connections must be used for the LP gas container.
 The LP gas contain er space shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle.

• Vehicles Equipped with Airbags - For driver and passenger safety, avoid mounting the radio ’s control

head (or any other component) above or near airbag deployment areas. In addition to driver-side and
passenger-side front-impact airbags, some vehicles may also be equipped with side-impact airbags. For
occupant safety, verify the location of all airbags within the vehicle before installing the radio
equipment.

1.7 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS

The American Automobile Association (AAA) advocates the following key safe driving re commendations:

• Read the literature on the safe operation of the radio.

• Keep both hands on the steering wheel and the microphone in its hanger whenever the vehicle is in motion.

• Place calls only when the vehicle is stopped.

• When talking from a m oving ve hicle is unavoi dable, drive i n the s lower lane. Ke ep conve rsati ons brief.

• If a conversation requires taking notes or c omplex thought, stop the ve hicle in a sa fe place a nd continue

the call.

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Under U.S. law, operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter within the jurisdiction of the

NOTE

1.8 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Two-way radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local, re gional,
or national government.

In the United States, the XL mobile radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio equipment must be
thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the radio operation. Following these rules helps eliminate
confusion, assures the most efficient use of the existing radio channels, and results in a smoothly
functioning radio network.

When using a two-way radio, remember these rules:

• It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emerg ency message. The radio operates in

much the same way as a telephone “party line.” Therefor e, always listen to make sure the channel is
clear before transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. If someone is sending
an emergency message – such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an acc ident, do not transmit unless
assistance can be offered.

• The use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal law.

• It is against the law to send false call letters or false distress or emergency messages. The FCC requires

keeping conversations brief and con fined to bu siness. Use cod ed messages when ever possib le to save
time.

• Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an e mergency) is a v iolation of FCC rules. Sen d

only essential messages.

• It is against Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio.

Conversations between others sharing the channel must be regarded as confidential.

• The FCC requires self-identification at certain specific times by means of call letters. Refer to the rules

that apply to the operation for the proper procedure.

• No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified

electronics technician.

United States may be punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to two (2)
years, or both.

1.9 OPERATING TIPS

The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of two-way radios and should be avoided
whenever possible:

• Operating the radio in areas of low terrain, or while under power lines or bridges.

• Obstructions such as mountains and buildings.

In areas where transmission or reception is poor, communication improvement may sometimes
be obtained by moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation.

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elle n’est pas correctement effectuée ou observée, pourrait entraîner une blessure

attire l’attention sur une procédure ou une pratique

2. RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LA RÉGLEMENTATION ET SÉCURITÉ

2.1 CONVENTIONS SUR LES SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ

Les conventions suivantes sont utilisées dans le p résent manuel pour avertir l’utilisateur des précautions
générales de sécurité qui doivent être o bservées pendant toutes les phases d’opération, d’entretien et de
réparation de ce produit. Le non-r.espect de ces précautions ou d’avertissements précisés ail leurs enfreint
les normes de sécurité de la conception, de la fabrication et de l’utilisation prévue du produit. Harris
n’assume aucune responsabilité pour le non-respect de ces normes par le client.

Le symbole MISE EN GARDE attire l’attention sur une procédure ou une pratique qui, si

personnelle. Ne pas poursu ivre au-delà d’un symbole de MISE EN GARDE avant que les
conditions identifiées soient complètement comprises ou satisfaites.

Le symbole AVERTISSEMENT
opérationnelle qui, si elle n’est pas correctement effectuée ou observée, pourrait entraîner un bris
d’équipement ou une importante baisse de rendement de l’équipement.

Le symbole REMARQUE attire l’attention sur des renseignements supplémentaires qui peuvent
améliorer le rendement du système ou clarifi er un processus ou une procédure.

2.2 RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR UNE EXPOSITION À L’ÉNERGIE DES RF

2.2.1 Renseignements Sur Le Contrôle Et La Sensibilisation À L’énergie Des

RF Pour Les Exigences D’une Utilisation Professionnelle De La FCC

Avant d’utiliser les radios mobiles bidirectionnelles, passez en revue les renseignements et les
instructions opérationnelles importants suivants sur le contrôle et la sensibilisation à l’énergie des
RF. Se conformer à ces renseignements et instructions pour assurer la conformité aux directives
d’exposition aux RF.

Cette radio est destinée à être utilisée dans des conditions professionnelles/
contrôlées, où les utilisateurs ont une pleine connaissance de leur exposition et peuvent
exercer un contrôle sur leur exposition p our rester sous les limites d’exposition aux RF.
Cette radio N’est PAS autorisée pour la population générale, les consomma teurs ou toute
autre utilisation.

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Des changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par Harris pourraient
annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’équipement pour l’utilisateur.

Cette radio bidirectionnelle utilise une énergie électromagnétique dans le spectre des radiofréquences (RF)
pour permettre une communication à di stance entre deu x utilisateur s ou plus. Elle utilise l’énergie d es RF
ou les ondes radio pour envoyer et recevoir des appels. L’énergie des RF est une forme d’énergie
électromagnétique. D’autres formes compren nent, en tre autres, l’énerg ie électriq ue, la lumière d u soleil et
les rayons X. Toutefois, l’énergie des RF ne doit pas être confondue avec ces autres formes d’énergie
électromagnétique qui, lorsque mal utilisées, p euv en t causer d es d ommag es b iol og iq ues. Par exemple, des
niveaux très élevés de rayons X peuvent endommager les tissus et le matériel génétique.

Des experts en science, en ingénierie, en médecine, en santé et de l’industrie travaillent avec des organismes
pour établir des normes pour l’exposition à l’énergie des RF. Ces normes procurent des niveaux
recommandés d’exposition aux RF autant aux travailleurs qu’au grand public. Ces niveaux d’exposition
aux RF recommandés comprennent d’import antes marge s de protection. Tou tes les radi os bidirectionnel les
commercialisées en Amérique du Nor d son t conçues, fabriquées et testées pour s’assurer q u’elles satisfont
les niveaux d’exposition aux RF établis par le gouvernement. Les fabricants recommandent également des
consignes d’utilisation particulières aux utilisateurs de radios bidirectionnelles. Ces instructions sont
importantes, car elles informent les utilisateurs sur l’exposition à l’é nergie des RF et donnent des proc édures
simples sur la manière de contrôler cette expo sition . Consu ltez les si tes Web su ivants ( en angl ais) p our d e
plus amples renseignements sur ce qu’est l’exposition à l’énergie des RF et comment contrôler l’exposition
pour assurer la conformité aux limites d’exposition établies :

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov./SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

2.2.2 Règlements de la Federal Communications Commission (« Commission fédérale des communications » aux États-Unis)

Avant d’être mise sur le marché aux États-Unis, la radio mobile bidirectionnelle XL a été testée pour
s’assurer de sa conformité aux limites d’exposition à l’énergie des RF de la FCC pour les radi os mobiles
bidirectionnelles. Lorsque les radios bidirectionnelles sont utilisées à la suite d’une embauche, la FCC
demande aux utilisateurs de bien connaître et de pouvoir contrôler leur exposition pour satisfaire les
exigences professionnelles. La sensibilisation à l’exposition peut être facilitée par l’utilisation d’une
étiquette qui dirige les utilisateurs vers des renseignements particuliers sur la sensibilisation de l’utilisateur.
La radio possède une étiquette de produit sur l’exposition aux RF. De plus, le Manuel sur la sécurité du
produit et le présent Manuel de l’opérateur comprennent des renseignements et les consign es d’utilisation
nécessaires pour contrôler l’exposition aux RF et pour satisfaire les exigences de conformité.

d’utilisation nécessaires pour contrôler l’exposition aux RF et pour satisfaire les exigences de conformité.

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2.3 CONFORMITÉ AUX NORMES D’EXPOSITION AUX RF

La radio mobile bidirectionnelle XL est conçue et testée pour être conforme à un certain nom bre de norm es
et directives nationales et internatio nales quant à l’exposition humaine à l’énergie électromagnétique des
RF. Cette radio est conforme aux l imites d’exposition de l’IEEE et de la Commission internationale de
protection contre les rayonnements non ionisants pour un environnement professionnel/contrôlé
d’exposition aux RF à des périodes de cycle de service allant jusqu’à 50 % (50 % de transmission, 50 % de
réception) et elle est autorisée par la FCC pour une utilisation professionnelle. Sur le plan de la mesure de
l’énergie des RF pour la conf ormité aux direc tives d’e xposition de la FC C, l’ante nne de la radio ir radie une
énergie des RF mesurable seulement lors q u’el le tran smet (p arler), et no n l orsq u’elle reçoit ( éc o uter ) ou en
mode d’attente.

Tableau 2-1 indiquent les distances latérales sécuritaires minimales recommandées pour un
environnement contrôlé et pour les spectateurs ignorants dans un environnement non contrôlé,
d’antennes de transmission (c.-à-d., des monopôles sur un plan de sol, ou des dipôles) à une
puissance de radio évaluée pour les radios mobiles installées dans un véhicule. Ils ne transmettent
que lorsque les spectateurs ignorants so nt au moins à la distance latérale sécuritaire mini male
recommandée non contrôlée de l’antenne de transmission.

La radio mobile bidirectionnelle XL est conforme aux normes et directives d’exposition à l’énergie des RF
suivantes :

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) américaine, le Code of Federal Regulations ; 47 CFR § 2

sous-partie J.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

C95.1-2005.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-2005.

• IC Standard RSS-102, numéro 5, 2015: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Radio

Standards Specification. Radiofrequency Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus
(All Frequency Bands).

Basées sur la puissance des RF irradiées l a plus élev ée et le gain d’antenne le p lus élevé d ans les anten nes
à utiliser avec le radio mobile bidirectionnelle XL, les distances indiquées dans les Tableau 2-1 sont
considérées comme des distances sécuritaires p our des environnements contrô lés et non contrôlés avec la
radio mobile XL qui transmet à un cycle de service maximal de 50 % :

Tableau 2-1: Distance latérale sécuritaire minimale recommandée d’une antenne de transmission branchée

sur une radio mobile XL

DISTANCE MINIMALE RECOMMANDÉE DE L’ANTENNE DE TRANSMISSION POUR LE

CORPS HUMAIN

FRÉQUENCE DE

TRANSMISSION

ENVIRONNEMENT

CONTRÔLÉ

U.S. CANADA

ENVIRONNEMENT

NON CONTRÔLÉ

ENVIRONNEMENT

CONTRÔLÉ

ENVIRONNEMENT

NON CONTRÔLÉ

33 to 48 MHz 35 po (89 cm) 78 po (198 cm) 35 po (89 cm) 78 po (198 cm)

48 – 50 MHz 35 po (89 cm) 78 po (198 cm) 43 po (110 cm) 97 po (246 cm)

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DISTANCE MINIMALE RECOMMANDÉE DE L’ANTENNE DE TRANSMISSION POUR LE

CORPS HUMAIN

FRÉQUENCE DE

TRANSMISSION

ENVIRONNEMENT

CONTRÔLÉ

136 to 174 MHz 35 po (89 cm) 78 po (198 cm) 40.6 po (103 cm) 97 po (246 cm)

378 to 522 MHz 31 po (78 cm) 70 po (177 cm) 30.7 po (78 cm) 90 po (229 cm)

763 – 806 MHz 24 po (62 cm) 53.5 po (136 cm) 28.7 po (73 cm) 78 po (198 cm)

800 – 870 MHz 7 po (18 cm) 22.8 po (58 cm) 11.9 po (30 cm) 38 po (96 cm)

896 – 944 MHz 6.7 po (17 cm) 19.7 po (50 cm) 7 po (18 cm) 33.5 po (85 cm)

U.S. CANADA

ENVIRONNEMENT

NON CONTRÔLÉ

ENVIRONNEMENT

CONTRÔLÉ

ENVIRONNEMENT

NON CONTRÔLÉ

Tableau 2-2: Distance latérale sécuritaire minimale recommandée d’une antenne de transmission branchée

sur une radio mobile XL - Applications du centre de commande mobile

DISTANCE MINIMALE RECOMMANDÉE DE L’ANTENNE DE TRANSMISSION POUR LE

CORPS HUMAIN

FRÉQUENCE DE

TRANSMISSION

ENVIRONNEMENT

CONTRÔLÉ

136 to 174 MHz 49 po (125 cm) 110 po (280 cm) 57 po (145 cm) 137 po (347 cm)

378 to 522 MHz 69 po (174 cm) 156 po (396 cm) 69 po (174 cm) 201 po (511 cm)

763 – 806 MHz 38 po (97 cm) 85 po (215 cm) 45 po (115 cm) 123 po (313 cm)

800 – 870 MHz 15 po (39 cm) 69 po (174 cm) 22 po (56 cm) 122 po (309 cm)

846 – 944 MHz 15 po (39 cm) 53 po (134 cm) 28 po (71 cm) 104 po (265 cm)

U.S. CANADA

ENVIRONNEMENT

NON CONTRÔLÉ

ENVIRONNEMENT

CONTRÔLÉ

ENVIRONNEMENT

NON CONTRÔLÉ

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2.3.1 Antennes Mobiles

Les antennes pour la radio doivent être installées conformément aux procédures présentées dans le Manuel
sur la sécurité du produit et dans le Manuel d’installation. L’installation est limitée à un ou des véhicules

motorisés en métal avec des plans au sol appropriés.
Utilisez uniquement les antennes approuvées/fournies ou une antenne de remplacement approuvée (voir la

Section 3.4). Des antennes, des modifications ou des accessoires non autorisés peuvent causer un
dépassement des limites d’exposition aux RF de la FCC.

2.3.2 Accessoires Approuvés

La radio a été testée et satisfait les direc tives de RF de la FCC lo rsqu’elle est utilisée ave c les accessoires
fournis ou conçus pour être utilisés avec elle. L’utilisation d’autres accessoires peut ne pas garantir la
conformité aux directives d’exposition de la FCC et peut enfreindre la réglementation de la FCC. Pour une
liste d’accessoires approuvés, consultez le Manuel d’installation ou le Catalogue de produits et services de
Harris.

Utilisez toujours des accessoires autorisés Harris (antennes, haut-parleurs/micros, etc.).
L’utilisation d’accessoires non autorisés peut entra îner un dépassement des exigences de
conformité pour une exposition aux RF professionnelle ou contrôlée de la FCC.

2.3.3 Coordonnées

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur l’exposition aux RF ou d’autres renseignements, contactez Harris
en utilisant l’un des liens apparaissant à la Section 10.

2.4 INTERFÉRENCE DES RADIOFRÉQUENCES

2.4.1 Partie 15 de la FCC

Cet appareil est conforme à la Partie 15 de la réglementation de la FCC. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux
deux conditions suivantes :

1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer une interf ér ence nuisible; et

2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris une interférence qui peut causer un

fonctionnement non souhaité.

2.4.2 Industrie Canada

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptées de licen ce d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement
est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet
appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris une interférence qui peut causer un fonctionnement non
souhaité de l’appareil.

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2.5 RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LA FORMATI ON SUR LA SANTÉ ET LA SÉCURITÉ AU TRAVAIL

S’assurer que l’exposition physique à l’énergie électromagnétique des RF se situe dans les limites
acceptables de la FCC pour l’utilisation professionnelle. Toujours se conformer aux directives de base
suivantes :

• Le bouton de microphone doit être a ba issé s e ul em e nt lors que l ’on s ouhaite envoyer un message vocal.

• La radio doit être utilisée seulement pour les communications nécessaires liées au travail.

• La radio doit être utilisée seulement par du personnel autorisé et formé. Elle ne doit jamais être utilisée

par des enfants.

• Ne tentez pas d’apporter une modification non autorisée à la radio. Des changements ou des

modifications à la radio peuvent causer une interférence nocive ou entraîner un dépassement des limites
d’exposition aux RF de la FCC. Seul le personnel qualifié doit utiliser la radio.

• Utilisez toujours seulement des accessoires autorisés (antennes, haut-parleurs/micros, etc.).

L’utilisation d’accessoires non autorisés p eut entraîner un dépassement des exigences de confo rmité
pour une exposition aux RF de la FCC.

Les renseignements donnés ci-dessus donnent à l’utilisateur les renseignements nécessaires pour le
sensibiliser à l’exposition aux RF et sur ce qu’il faut faire pour s’assurer que cette radio fonctionne dans les
limites d’exposition de la FCC de cette radio.

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3. INTRODUCTION

3.1 DESCRIPTION

The XL Series Mobile Radio provides the advanced connectivity that first responders require while
addressing evolving voice and data communications. It meets MIL-STD-810G for durability. XL Mobile
Radios support P25 Trunking, P25 Conventional, EDACS

The XL Mobile is a P25 converged, multiband Land Mobile Radio with an option to include LTE capability.
The XL-200M is a full-spectrum multiband mobile radio, s uppor ting the UHF, VHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz,
and 900 MHz frequency bands. The XL-185M supports the same frequency bands, but can only perform
as a single-band radio. Designed for anyone who needs to communicate with multiple agencies or across
multiple bands, the XL Mobile delivers mission-critical connectivity.

For options and accessories, refer to Section 3.4. Additional accessories may have been added since
publication of this manual; refer to the Products and Services Catalog or contact Harris for more
information.

The XL Mobile installation includes a control head and the Vehicle Co mmunications Hub (VCH), which
are described in the following sections.

3.1.1 Vehicle Communications Hub (VCH)

®

, and analog conventional.

The XL Vehicle Communications Hub (VCH) is the main LMR radio unit in a vehicular (mobile) radio
system. A major feature of the VCH design is the use of IP netwo rks for tethering multiple radio con trol
heads. With respect to the audio systems, this featu re allows the VCH to support approximately eight IP
devices as audio sources and destinations.

Figure 3-1: Vehicle Communications Hub (VCH)

3.1.2 XL Control Head

The XL Mobile supports the addition of an XL Control He ad to the VCH in a front-mount or remote -mount
configuration. In the front-m ount configuration, the VCH and control head are physic ally mounted together,
while in the remote-mount configuration, the cont r ol head is in a separate location.

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Figure 3-2: XL Control Head

The XL Control Head is a networked device that uses a wired Ethernet connection to provide remote control
of the VCH. It includes a color L CD graphical us er interface a nd physical knobs and buttons to allow a user
to control the radio or view its status. The cont rol head also provides multiple audio interfaces to capture
and play real-time audio.

The XL Control Head’s mission-critical design provides a tactile interface optimized so that users can keep
their eyes on the road and still operate t he rad io. Controls and display are laid o ut to give in stant access t o
primary use cases.

Standard Control Head Features include:

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

®

(802.11B, G, N)

®

4.0

• Built-in Speaker

• Hi-visibility Color Display

3.2 KEYPAD MOBILE MICROPHONE (KMM)

The XL Mobile Radio supports a Keypad Mobi le Microphone (KMM).
The KMM features include:

• PTT and Microphone (with Dual-Mic Noise Cancellation Capability)

• Four-way Navigation Pad (Up, Down, Left, Right) with Center-Select

• One-dot, two-dot, three-dot programmable buttons, and Menu button that function the same as the XL

Mobile Control Head buttons

• 12-button Alpha-numeric Keypad for alpha-character entry

• Mil-Std 810G Ruggedness

• IP-65 Immersion Rating

• USB Microphone Connector

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Always use the correct options and accessories for the radio.

.

• 900MHz 10 dB Gain Yagi, AN-025137-009

ANTENNAS

Figure 3-3: Keypad Mobile Microphone

3.3 CLEANING

Keep the exterior of the radio equipment clean. This includes the radio, control head, microphone, and
speaker. Periodically clean them using either the Light-duty cleaning procedure or in extreme cases the
Heavy-duty cleaning procedure as described in the maintenance manual.

3.4 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Only use Harris approved accessories. Refer to Harris’ Products and Services Catalog for the complete list
of options and accessories available.

FCC limits 7 W ERP transmit limit for the 901 MHz – 902 MHz and 940 MHz – 941 MHz
If operating in these frequencies, the VCH should be set to low power (3W).

Do not use the following antennas for operation at 901 - 902 MHz and 940 - 941 MHz:

• 800/900 5 dB trilinear antenna, 14050-6611-01

DESCRIPTION PART # XL-200M OPTION # XL-185M OPTION #

Antenna, Element, ¼, 0 dB, UHF-L AN-225003-001 XT-AN8B
Antenna, Element, ¼, 0 dB, UHF-H AN-225004-001 XT-AN8T

Antenna, Element, Low Profile, 0 dB, UHF-H AN-225004-004 XT-AN8C

Antenna, Element, ¼, 0 dB, VHF AN-225002-001 XT-AN5G

Antenna, Element, 3 dB, VHF AN-225002-003 XT-AN8R

Antenna, Element, NGP, 2 dB, VHF AN-225002-004 XT-AN8S

Antenna, Yagi, UHF-L 375-403 MHz,10 dB Gain AN-025137-003 XZ-AN8N XT-AN8N

Antenna, Yagi, UHF-L 406-440 MHz,9 dB Gain AN-025137-004 XZ-AN8M XT-AN8M
Antenna, Yagi, UHF-H 440-480 MHz,10 dB Gain AN-025137-005 XZ-AN8L XT-AN8L
Antenna, Yagi, UHF-H 470-512 MHz,10 dB Gain AN-025137-006

Antenna, Yagi, 700 MHz, 10 dB Gain AN-025137-007 XZ-AN8J XT-AN8J

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DESCRIPTION PART # XL-200M OPTION # XL-185M OPTION #

Antenna, Yagi, 800 MHZ, 10 dB Gain AN-025137-008 XZ-AN8H XT-AN8H
Antenna, Yagi, 900 MHz, 10 dB Gain AN-025137-009 XZ-AN8G XT-AN8G

Antenna, 700/800 MHz Yagi, 6.5 dB AN-025137-010 XZ-AN8F XT-AN8F

Antenna, VHF, 136-174 MHZ, 6 dB, Log Periodic AN-025137-011 XT-AN8U
Low Band Mobile Antenna 30-35 MHz NMO DC ground AN-025127-101 XZ-AN8W
Low Band Mobile Antenna 34-37 MHz NMO DC ground AN-025127-102 XZ-AN8X
Low Band Mobile Antenna 37-40 MHz NMO DC ground AN-025127-103 XZ-AN8Y
Low Band Mobile Antenna 40-47 MHz NMO DC ground AN-025127-104 XZ-AN8Z
Low Band Mobile Antenna 45-48 MHz NMO DC ground AN-025127-105 XZ-AN9A
Low Band Mobile Antenna 39-46 MHz NMO DC ground AN-025127-107 XZ-AN8V

Antenna, Element, 800/900 3 dB; collinear TBD

Antenna, Element, 800/900 5 dB; trilinear TBD

Antenna, Flex, Heavy-Duty, 136-870 MHz 12099-0300-01 XZ-AN7G

Antenna, Element, Multiband, 136-870 MHz, 0 dB 12099-0310-01

Antenna, Base, Standard Roof Mount Low Loss AN-125001-002 XZ-AN6U XT-AN6U

Antenna, Base, Thick Roof Mount Low Loss AN-125001-004 XZ-AN6W XT-AN6W

Antenna, Base, Standard Roof Mount Low Loss GPS AN-125001-006 XZ-AN6Z XT-AN6Z

Antenna, Base, Magnetic Mount Low Loss AN-125001-008 XZ-AN6Y XT-AN6Y

Mount, NMO Antenna, Magnetic, Heavy-Duty 12099-0370-01 XZ-AN7H XT-AN7H

Antenna, Element, 700/800 3 dB AN-225001-001 XZ-AN8D XT-AN8D

Antenna, Element, 900, 3 dB AN-225005-001 XT-AN8E

Antenna, GPS, Roof Mount AN-025187-001 XZ-AN5F XT-AN5F

Antenna, GPS, Magnet Mount AN-025187-003 XZ-AN3L XT-AN3L

Antenna, Base, Standard Roof Mount Low Loss GPS AN-125001-006 XZ-AN6Z XT-AN6Z

Antenna 3 dB 700/800/900 MHz 12099-0380-01 XZ-AN3H XT-AN3H

StiCo flexi-whip 14050-6600-01 XZ-AN8A XT-AN8A

UHF-H 470-512 MHz Yagi Antenna ,9dB Gain AN-025137-012 XZ-AN8A XT-AN8A

MISCELLANEOUS

Accessory Cable 14002-0174-50 XZ-CA6H XT-CA6H

Ethernet Cable, overmold, 45 cm 14050-6300-01 XZ-CA6A XT-CA6A

Ethernet Cable, overmold, 9 m 14050-6300-02 XZ-CA6B XT-CA6B

DC power cables (CH) CA-012616-001 XZ-CA6D XT-CA6D

DC power cables (VCH) CA-012365-001 XZ-CA6C XT-CA6C

Standard Mobile Microphone 14050-6010-01 XZ-MC6A XT-MC6A

External Speaker 14050-6100-01 XZ-LS6A XT-LS6A

VCH Mounting Bracket 14050-6200-01 XZ-MA4B XT-MA4B

CH Mounting Bracket 14050-6210-01 XZ-MA4C XT-MA4C

Desktop Microphone MC-014121-003 XZ-MC6C XT-MC6C
USB and Speaker Cable 14002-0174-51 XZ-CA6E XT-CA6E
Speaker Cable, 5.5 Feet 14002-0174-52 XZ-CA6F XT-CA6F

USB Cable 14002-0174-55 XZ-CA6G XT-CA6G

Speaker Cable, 20 Feet 14002-0174-59

Cable, XL Desktop 14002-0174-61 XZ-CA6M XT-CA6M

Cable, XL CCM 14002-0174-62

Waterproof Radio Accessory Port Cover 14002-0174-56

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MANUAL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION PART # XL-200M OPTION # XL-185M OPTION #

Waterproof Control Head Accessory Port Cover 14002-0174-57

Waterproof Control Head RJ45 Port Cover 14002-0174-58 XZ-TM1C XT-TM1C

Waterproof Control Head Mic Port Cover 14002-0174-60

Waterproof VCH SIM Port Cover 14002-0174-65

Waterproof VCH USB Port Cover 14002-0174-66

Keypad Mobile Microphone (KMM) 14050-6020-01 XZ-MC6B XT-MC6B

3.5 RELATED PUBLICATIONS

The following publications contain additional information about the radio and related products:

14221-1850-2010 XL Mobile Product Safety Manual
14221-1850-1000 XL Mobile Quick Guide
14221-1850-4000 XL Mobile Installation Manual
14221-1850-5000 XL Mobile Maintenance Manual
14221-1850-1010 Keypad Mobile Microphone (KMM) Quick Guide
14221-1800-8010 XLP Software Release Not es

MM1000019423 Key Manager and Key Admin Overvie w and Operation Manual

MM1000019424 Key Manager and Key Loader Overview and Operation Manual
14221-2100-3000 Advanced Access Control/Radio Personality Manager Overview Manual
14221-1100-8170 Radio Personality Manager 2 (RPM 2) Software Release Notes
14221-1100-2060 RPM2 User’s Manual
14221-7200-6140 Noise Cancellation Feature Manual
14221-1850-4020 Connected Core Module (CCM) Install ation Guide
14221-7200-6000 MDC-1200 Feature Manual

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The product safety manual and the quick guide are included with the radio equipment package when the
radio ships from the factory. All publications listed above are available at www.pspc.harris.com via an
Information Center login and Tech-Link.

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4. BASIC OPERATION

4.1 RADIO CONTROLS

Figure 4-1: Control Head Controls

Figure 4-2: Keypad Mobile Microphone (KMM) Controls

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CONTROL/INDICATOR

FUNCTION

similar to an Enter button.

Microphone
Connector

Press to declare an emergency. An Emergency Key Delay can be programmed
held before an emergency transmission is sent.

Navigates menu items.

similar to an Enter button.

12-Button Alpha­Numeric Keypad (KMM)

By default, used to enter text or numbers. Can be programm ed for various functions
(see Section 6.4).

From the Main Display, press this button to access the m enu. Depending on

the main display.

USB Connector

Connection for USB accessory (e.g., Programming Cable).

Programmable dynamic keys. See Section 6.4 for the function s t hat can be
labels for each button.

NOTE

Table 4-1 describes the default functions of buttons, knobs, and controls. Some can be
programmed for different functions; see Section 6.4 for more information.

Table 4-1: Radio Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

Turn knob clockwise to power on the radio and increase volume.

Power On/Off
Volume Control

Group/Channel
Selection

Menu Selection

Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and put the radio into standby.
Minimum volume levels can be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls
due to a low volume setting.

• Rotate to select the available groups or channels.

• While on the main display, press this knob to show the programmable button

function labels. Press again to hide labels.

• Within a menu, rotate to scroll up or down through available menu selections.

• Within a menu, press this knob to select the currently highl i ghted menu item,

Emergency Button

Navigation Pad
[Left, Right, Up, Down,
and Select (KMM)]

Menu Button

Connection for hand-held microphones.

in the radio. This delay defines the length of time t he emergency button must be

In addition:

• Press the left navigation button while on the main display to access Channel
Information.

• Press the down navigation button while on the main display to display the
functions assigned to programmable buttons and to Ext I/O In.

• Press the up navigation button to display M i ssed Call info.

• Press the right navigation button to end or reject an I -Call.

• The Select button on the KMM selects the current ly highlighted menu item,

radio programming, pressing this button accesses the top-level list of menus or
accesses the Call Menu directly. While in a menu, press this button to return to

Programmable Buttons

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programmed. Press the Group/Channel Selection Knob to display the function

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CONTROL/INDICATOR

FUNCTION

Indicates radio status:

• Orange = actively transmitting encrypted.

If enabled via programming, LCD, LED, and keypad backlight brightness varies
dynamically based on input from this sensor.

NOTE

Indicator LED

Ambient Light Sensor

• Red = actively transmitting.

• Green = actively receiving.

4.2 BEFORE FIRST USE

Make sure the XL Mobile has:

• Personality and radio programmed using RPM2

• Encryption keys loaded if using encrypted channels

• Personality activated

4.3 POWER ON AND SET VOLUME

The power switch and volume control are the same knob on the radio (see Figure 4-1). Turn the
Power/Volume Knob clockwise to power on radio and increase the volume.

A minimum volume level can be progr ammed into the radio to pre ve nt missed calls due to
a low volume setting.

4.4 VIDA® ID

VIDA ID provides the capability to provision the VIDA User P erson ality configu red in the UAS to radios
operating on P25 networks via a User Login. Each personality can contain up to 1 6 profiles and each profile
can contain up to 16 Talk Groups.

Refer to Section 9.1 for a list of potential login and provisioning error messages and what to do if they
occur.

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NOTE

4.4.1 User Login

User Login enables multiple radio users to pick a radio from a fleet pool a nd ente r unique c redentia ls to log
into the P25 system. Upon successful login, the Alias associated with the radio user is displayed at various
end points in the P25 system.

A user can login on up to three (3) devices simultaneously. For example, if the “same user” is logged into
a portable radio and mobile radio, the P25 system can differentiate the subscribers while transparently
displaying the alias to other users.

Login can be initiated by a menu option, a button programmed for use r l ogin, or by selecting a P25 system
that requires login. To login manually:

1. From the UTILITY radio menu, select USER LOGIN, or press the button programmed for User

Login.

2. Enter the System ID, User ID, and Password, as required.

3. Select Login.

4.4.2 Provisioning

If provisioning is enabled via radio programming and the user has successfully logged in, the VIDA User
Personality configured in the UAS is provisioned to the radio. When no VIDA Provisioned database is
available, the radio will operate using the RPM2-programmed personality.

4.5 RADIO DISPLAYS

Figure 4-3 shows a sample front display while on the main screen . The main screen appears aft er power
up or after exiting the menus.

The radio can be programmed to display the User ID on the System line of the display.

Figure 4-3: Sample Main Front Display

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(Blue)

Trunked Signal Strength

(Red)

TX Power

(Green)

Receive Signal Strength

(No Color)

Channel Idle

(Orange)

Transmitting Encrypted

Wi-Fi Signal

Strength Indicator

Transmit Power Level

Low

Noise Cancellation

Enabled

Wi-Fi Network

Currently Connected

Wi-Fi Network in

Process of Connecting

LTE – Denied or

Registration Status

Conventional Site

Registered

A wearable Bluetooth

Microphone)

Table 4-2 describes some of the icons that may be displayed by the radio. The radio menu also contains an
icon glossary in the Utility Menu (see Section 4.7). Icons and their location can be customized using RPM2.

Table 4-2: Radio Icons

ICON DESCRIPTION ICON DESCRIPTION ICON DESCRIPTION

Talkaround Enabled

Failsoft

Vehicular Repeater

Vehicular Repeater

Enabled

Bluetooth Enabled

Bluetooth Connected

Encryption Enabled

Global Encryption

OTAR Disabled

OTAR Registered

OTAR Registering

OTAR Rekeying

Transmit Power Level

High

Monitor On

VDOC

Receiving Data

Transmitting Data

Alert(s) Present

Vote Scanning

Scanning Enabled

Emergency

RX Mail

Unknown

Add New Wi-Fi Client

Wi-Fi Clients Connected

GPS Tracking

IP Address Unassigned

RX Only

Speaker Muted

TX Disabled

Tones Disabled

PTT Disabled

device is attached

(e.g., Bluetooth

Ethernet Link Down

Fire Speaker Mic Attached

Nuisance Channel

Conventional Site

Unregistered

Type 99 Enabled

Remote Application Active

GPS Antenna Detached

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MESSAGE

DESCRIPTION

NOTE

4.6 STATUS MESSAGES

The radio may display various radio Status Messages during operation. These messages are d escribed in
Table 4-3.

Table 4-3: Status Messages

PTT DENIED
CALL QUEUED P25 Trunked and EDACS - The system has placed the call in a request queue.
SYSTEM BUSY
SCANNING The radio is scanning.

TX EMERGENCY An emergency call is being transmitted.
RX EMERGENCY An emergency call is being received. The radio displays the unit name or unit ID.

WIDE AREA SCAN

INVALID TALKGROUP
INVALID UNIT P25 Trunked and EDACS - The current unit is not valid for the current system.
REGISTERING

CTRL CHANNEL SCAN

BAND SCANNING

MISSED CALL
OTAR REKEY

COMPLETE

P25 Trunked and EDACS
system and/or talkgroup.

P25 Trunked and EDACS - The system is busy, no channels are currently available, the queue is
full, or an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is currently transmitting.

P25 Trunked and EDACS - The radio has entered the Wide Area Scan mode to search for a new
system.

P25 Trunked and EDACS - The current talkgroup is not valid for the current system. This could
happen if the site denies registration due to an unrecognized talkgroup ID.

P25 Trunked only - Displayed when the radio is performing a registration/affiliation on a P25
trunking site.

P25 Trunked and EDACS - The control channel is lost and the radio has entered the Control
Channel Scan mode to search for the control channel (usually out of range indication).

P25 Trunked - Only displayed if the system is configured for "EnhancedCC" mode of operation.
When the radio cannot find a Control Channel in either the trunked frequency set or the list of
discovered adjacencies, the radio can perform a full spectrum frequency scan to find a new
Control Channel.

P25 Modes and EDACS - Another user has tried to call or page this radio. The user can view
who the caller was by pressing the up navigation button.

OTAR Rekey operation completed successfully.

®

- The radio or talkgroup is not authorized to operate on the selected

4.7 PREDEFINED MENU LAYOUTS

Depending on radio programming, s ome menu optio ns desc ribed in this manua l may not be ava ilable . The
radio supports three predefined menu layouts: Full, Custom, and Restricted. Table 4-4 details what is
available in each layout:

The Custom predefined menu lay out allows the administrator to customize the list o f
menu items that are available to the radio user. Table 4-4 lists the default settings. See
Section 4.8 for a description of menus.

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