Hytera RD982i, RD982i-S User Manual

USER MANUAL

RD982i/RD98

2i-

S/RD98

2i-

S 100W DIGITAL REPEATER

Preface

Welcome to the world of Hytera and thank you for purchasing this product. This manual includes a
description of the functions and step-by-step procedures for use. To avoid bodily injury or property loss
caused by incorrect operation, please carefully read the Safety Information Booklet before use.

This manual is applicable to the following product:

RD982i/RD982i-S/RD982i-S 100W Digital Repeater

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RF Radiation Information

This product must be restricted to operations in an Occupat ional/Cont rolled R F exposure E nvironment s.
Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure and able to exerci se control over their RF
exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits.

RF Radiation Profile

Radio Frequency (RF) is a frequency of electromagnetic radiation in the range at which radio signals are
transmitted. RF technology is widely used in communication, medicine, food processing and other fields.
It may generate radiation during use.

RF Radiation Safety

In order to ensure user health, experts from relevant industri es including s cience, engineering, medici ne
and health work with international organiz ations t o develop standards for safe exp osure to RF radiat ion.

These standards consist of:

 United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §

1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1091

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

C95. 1:2005; Canada RSS102 Issue 5 March 2015

 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Enginee rs (IEEE) C95.1:2005 Edition

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupat ional/controlled environ ment exposure
limits, this equipment should be operated with mini mum distance 45cm between the radiator& your body.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl e protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. Verification of harmful interf erence by this equipment t o radio or television reception c an be
determined by turning it off and then on. The user is encouraged to try t o correct t he int erference by o ne
or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Inc rease the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit to that of the receiver's outlet.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni cian for help.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.
 This device must accept any interference received, incl udi ng interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operat e the equipment.

FCC Regulations

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requi res that all radio com municat ion produ cts should meet
the requirements set forth in the above standards before they can be marketed in the U.S, and the

manufacturer shall post a RF label on the produc t to inform users of operational instructions, so as to
enhance their occupational health against exposure to RF energy.

Operational Instructions and Training Guidelines

To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupational/controlled environment RF energy
exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, users should always adhere to the followings:

 Gain of antenna must not exceed 5.5dBi (UHF) or 3.5dBi (VHF).
 Antenna Installation: install the antenna at least 45cm (UHF) or 140cm (VHF) away from your body,

in accordance with the requirements of the antenna m anufacturer/supplier.

EU Regulatory Conformance

As certified by the qualified laboratory, t he product is in compliance wit h the essential requirements an d
other relevant provisions of 2014/53/EU.

Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.

Documentation Information

Icon Conventions

Icon Description

Indicates references that can further describe the related topics.

Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.

Notational Conventions

Item Description Example

Boldface

Denotes menus, tabs, parameter
names, window names, dialogue

names, and hardware buttons.

To s

ave the configuration, click

Apply.

The Log Level Settings dialogue
appears.

Press the PTT key.

" "

Denotes messages, directories, file
names, folder names, and parameter

values.

The screen displays "Invalid

Battery!".

Open "PDT_PSS.exe".

Go to "D:/opt/local".

In the Port text box, enter "22".

>

Directs you to access a multi-level
menu.

Go to File > New.

Italic

Denotes document titles.

For details about using the DWS,

refer to

Dispatch Workstation User

Guide.

Courier New

Denotes commands

and their

execution results.

To set the IP address, run the

following command:

vos-cmd - m name IP

Key Operations

Operation Description

Short press Press and release quickly.

Long press Press and hold for the preset duration.

Press and hold Keep the key pressed.

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Contents

1. Packing List ........................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Product Overview .................................................................................................................................. 3

2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 3

2.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Internal Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 6

3.1 Installation Requirements .................................................................................................................. 6

3.2 Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 6

3.2.1 Installing the Duplexer (Optional) ............................................................................................ 6

3.2.2 Installing the Repeater ............................................................................................................. 9

3.3 Post-installation Check ...................................................................................................................... 9

4. Basic Operations ................................................................................................................................. 10

4.1 Turning the Repeater On or Off ....................................................................................................... 10

4.2 Adjusting the Volume ....................................................................................................................... 10

4.3 Adjusting the Power Level ............................................................................................................... 10

4.4 Turning the Backlight On or Off ....................................................................................................... 10

4.5 Locking or Unlocking the Repeater .................................................................................................. 11

4.6 Switching the Channel ..................................................................................................................... 11

5. Status Indications ............................................................................................................................... 12

5.1 Checking LCD Indications ............................................................................................................... 12

5.2 Checking LED Indications ................................................................................................................ 13

6. Alarm Information ............................................................................................................................... 14

6.1 Low Forward Power Alarm .............................................................................................................. 14

6.2 TX/RX Unlock Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 15

6.3 Fan Failure Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 15

6.4 Over Temperature Alarm ................................................................................................................. 16

6.5 Over/Low Voltage Alarm .................................................................................................................. 17

6.6 Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) Alarm ................................................................................. 19

6. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 20

7. Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... 22

7.1 Product Care ................................................................................................................................... 22

7.2 Product Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 22

8. Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 23

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1. Packing List

Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the f ollowing items. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact your dealer.

Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS)

Repeater 1 Documentation Kit 1

DC Power Cord 1 / /

 Figures in this manual are for reference only.
 Check the main unit label to ensure that the purc hased product is correct.

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2. Product Overview

2.1 Front Panel

No. Part Name No. Part Name

1 Accessory Jack 9 Timeslot 1 RX Indicator

2 Volume Control Knob/Power Indicator 10 Alarm Indicator

3 Operation Status Indicator 11 Programmable Keys

4 Analog Mode Indicator 12 LCD Display

5 Timeslot 2 RX Indicator 13 Channel Up Key

6 Timeslot 2 TX Indicator 14 Navigation Knob

7 Digital Mode Indicator 15 Channel Down Key

8 Timeslot 1 TX Indicator 16 Speaker

 Programmable keys can be set by the CPS only in conventional mode.
 You can request your dealer to program the keys P1, P2, P3 and P4 as sho

rtcuts. Contact your

dealer for more information.

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2.2 Rear Panel

No. Part Name No. Part Name

1 TX Antenna Connector (Type-N Female) 6 Accessory Jack

2 Optional Interface 1 7 DC Power Inlet

3

RX/Duplex Antenna Connector (Type-N
Female)

8 Ethernet Port

4 Optional Interface 2 9 Ground Screw

5 Monitor/Tuning Interface / /

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2.3 Internal Parts

No. Part Name No. Part Name

1 Baseband Module 4 Exciter Module

2 Front Panel 5 Recei ver M odule

3 PA Module / /

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3. Installation

To ensure optimum performance and reliability of the product, install it properly according to the following
instructions.

3.1 Installation Requirements

Ensure the following requirements are met:
 Environment: a dry and well-ventilated place with ambient temperature of -30°C to +60°C and

relative humidity of 95%

 Location: in a rack, bracket, or cabinet, or on a des k
 Tools: a Phillips screwdriver, a T-10 torx screwdriver, and a spanner
 Voltage of DC power: 13.6±15% V

Refer to the Safety Information Booklet for more information.

3.2 Installation Procedure

3.2.1 Installing the Duplexer (Optional)

If the repeater works with a duplexer, install the duplexer into the repeater according to the following
diagrams and steps before installing the repeater.

Duplexer with front side facing upwards

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Duplexer with front side facing downwards

1. Loosen the three screws on the bracket with a Phillips screwdriver.

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2. Install the duplexer onto the bracket.

Observe the specifications of the two antenna interfaces on the duplexer to determine which one

should be connected to

the repeater. The interface connecting the repeater should be close to PA

module to reduce RF loss.

3. Loosen the screws at the back of the repeater top cover, and then pull the top cover backwards to
remove it.

4. Loosen the six screws locking the PA module of the repeater, remove all power, data and RF c ables
from the PA, and then remove the PA module.

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5. Connect the RF cable through the hole next to the PA module.

6. Install the duplexer to the repeater.

Mount the duplexer on the exciter module and receiver module of the repeater, and then fasten the
duplexer with the two screws inside the housing an d the two screws on the side of the housing.

7. Attach the PA module and connect all PA power, data and RF cables to it.

8. Close the repeater cover.

The installation is complete.

3.2.2 Installing the Repeater

1. Place the repeater to a proper location.

2. Connect accessories including the antenna, feed lines, and power cords to the repeater.

You must purchase the antenna and feed lines separately.

3. Ground the repeater through the Gro und Screw located on the rear panel.

3.3 Post-installation Check

After installation, power on the repeater an d check whether it w orks properl y by obs erving the nin e LED
indicators and the LCD display in the front panel.

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4. Basic Operations

4.1 Turning the Repeater On or Off

 To turn on the repeater, connect it to the DC power supply. During power-up process, the Power

Indicator glows green and the power-up screen appears.

 To turn off the repeater, disconnect it from the DC power supply.

4.2 Adjusting the Volume

 For analog channel: Rotate the

Volume Control

knob clockwise to increase the volume or

counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

 For digital channel and mixed channel: The

Volume Control

knob is invalid, and the volume cannot

be adjusted.

4.3 Adjusting the Power Level

You can request your dealer to set the TX power to High or Low. Low power can reduce power
consumption. High power can extend the repeater coverage, enabling you to communicate with farther
radios.

On the LCD,

indicates High power and indicates Low power.

4.4 Turning the Backlight On or Off

Turning on the backlight can illuminate the LCD and all the front panel keys, so as to facilitate your
operation under dim light conditions.

Your dealer can set the backlight to either of the following m odes:
 Timed: Key press, knob operation, or receiving/transmitting signals can turn on the backlight. If no

foregoing event occurs within the specified tim e period, the backlight turns off automatically.

 Enable: The backlight keeps on all the time.

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When an err

or occurs, the backlight glows until the alarm disappears. Then the backlight recovers the

original mode.

4.5 Locking or Unlocking the Repeater

You can request your dealer to lock the knob and all keys in the front panel to prevent accidental
operation. To unlock, ask your dealer to re-program the repeater.

4.6 Switching the Channel

You can use the

Channel Up

or

Channel Down

key in the front panel to change the channel. After you

change the channel, the LCD displays the alias of the c urrent channel.

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5. Status Indications

5.1 Checking LCD Indications

Icon Description

Low TX power for the current channel.

High TX power for the current channel.

An accessory is connected.

An alarm message is given.

The GPS signals do not synchronize with the satellite signals.

The GPS signals synchronize with the satellite signals.

RM

Repeater Mode: The repeater forwards the communication requests from

radios and systems.

The Monitor feature is enabled.

The Scrambler/Encrypt feature is enabled.

Scan is in progress.

The speaker is unmuted.

The repeater is connected to the network.

The repeater is disconnected from the network.

The network cable is removed from the repeater.

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5.2 Checking LED Indications

Indicator Color Description

Power Indicator Green Normal power-on.

Alarm Indicator Red Abnormal operation and the alarm pops up.

Operation Status Indicator

Green The repeater is operating in Repeater mode.

Off The repeater is operating in Base mode.

Digital Mode Indicator Blue The repeater is operating in Digital mode.

Analog Mode Indicator Yellow The repeater is operating in Analog mode.

Timeslot 1 TX Indicator Red

 Analog mode: The repeater is transmitting.
 Digital mode: The repeater is trans mitting in

timeslot 1.

Timeslot 1 RX Indicator Green

 Analog mode: The repeater i s receiving.


Digital mode: The repeater is receiving in

timeslot 1.

Timeslot 2 TX Indicator Red

Digital mode: The repeater is transmitting in

timeslot 2.

Timeslot 2 RX Indicator Green

Digital mode: The repeater is receiving in

timeslot 2.

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6. Alarm Information

With the Alarm feature enabled by your dealer, t he repeater can detect alarms. When an error occurs,
the LCD displays the alarm message with the Alarm Indicator on the front panel glowing red.

6.1 Low Forward Power Alarm

Description

When the forward power is below the preset value, the Alarm Indicator glows red and the LCD dis plays
the message below:

Then the repeater may continue or stop the transmis sion.

Solution

Check if the connection between the repeater and RF adapter cable or antenna/feed line is loose or
damaged.

 If yes, secure or replace the cable or antenna/feed line.
 If no, contact your local dealer for technical support.

After the forward power recovers the normal value, the message disappears, and the Alarm Indicator goes
off.

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6.2 TX/RX Unlock Alarm

Description

When the TX PLL or RX PLL is unlocked, the Alarm Indicator glows red and the LCD displays the
message below:

TX Unlock Alarm RX Unlock Alarm

Then certain features of the repeater become unavailabl e automatically.

Solution

Disconnect the power supply, and then open the chassi s to check if any cable is loose or damaged.

 If yes, secure or replace the cable.
 If no, contact your local dealer for technical support.

After the TX/RX Unlock recovers the normal operation, the message disappea rs, and the Alarm Indicator
goes off.

6.3 Fan Failure Alarm

Description

When the repeater is operating at high temperat ure and the fan fails to work , the Alarm Indicator glows
red and the LCD displays the message below:

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Then the repeater will automatically work at low TX power to avoid overheating.

Solution

Check whether the fan is blocked by an object.

 If yes, remove the object.
 If no, contact your local dealer for technical support.

After the fan recovers the normal operation, the message di sappears, and the Alarm Indicator goes off.

6.4 Over Temperature Alarm

Description

When the temperature of the PA module exceeds the normal range, the Alarm Indi cator glows red and
the LCD displays the message below:

Then the repeater will stop transmission.

Solution

1. Check whether the temperature of the PA module surface is over 80 C.

 If yes, proceed with Step 2.
 If no, proceed with Step 3.

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Do not touch the surface of the PA module to avoid burn. You can use a digital

thermometer

with thermocouple to measure the temperature valu e.

2. Check whether the ambient temperature and ventilation conditions of the repeater satisfy the
foregoing installation requirements.

 If yes, proceed with Step 3.
 If no, make improvements as soon as possible by mounting air conditioning equipment, improving

equipment ventilation, or reducing ambient temperature.

3. Check if the connection between the repeater and RF cable or antenna/feed line is loose or damaged.

 If yes, secure or replace the cable or antenna/feed line.
 If no, contact your local dealer for technical support.

After the temperature falls into the normal range, the message disappears, and the Alarm Indicator goes
off.

6.5 Over/Low Voltage Alarm

Description

When the repeater detects that the voltage inputt ed by the external power supply is out of the normal
range (11–15.6 V), the Alarm Indicator glows red and the LCD displays the message below:

Low Voltage Alarm Over Voltage Alarm

Then the repeater will automatically stop working.

Solution

1. Use voltmeter to check whether the DC power voltage is too low or too high.

 If yes, replace the DC power supply or use external battery.
 If no, proceed with Step 2.

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2. Check whether the DC power cord is loose or damaged.

 If yes, secure or replace the cord.
 If no, contact your local dealer for technical support.

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6.6 Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) Alarm

Description

When the repeater detects that the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of the TX antenna for the PA
module exceeds the normal value, the Alarm Indicator glows red and the LCD displays the message
below:

Then the repeater will automatically work at low TX power.

Solution

1. Check if the TX frequency is within the frequency range of the antenna.

 If yes, proceed with Step 2.
 If not, please contact your local dealer to replace the antenna.

2. Check if the connection between the repeater and RF adapter cable or antenna/feed l ine is loose or
damaged.

 If yes, please replace the cable.
 If no, contact your local dealer for technical support.

After the VSWR falls into the normal range, the message disappears, and the Alarm Indicator goes off.

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6. Troubleshooting

Phenomena Analysis Solution

Power-on Failure.

The power cord may be
unconnected or not securely

connected to the outlet.

Properly connect the power cord and

ensure secure connection.

The fuse in the power cord may be
damaged.

Check if the fuse has blown. If yes,

replace it with a new one.

Group members

cannot talk to each

other, or this
repeater cannot

communicate with a
radio.

TX/RX frequency of the repeater is

inconsistent with that of

portable/mobile radios.

Check if the frequencies are consis tent.
Reset them when necessary.

The repeater failed to repeat useful

signal due to strong interference

signal.

If y

ou cannot remove or bypass the

interference source, change to operate
at other frequencies.

The group member is out of the

coverage of the repeater.

Go within the coverage of the repeater.

Group members

cannot talk to each

other, even though

RX indi

cation is

given.

The radio ID is inconsistent with that
of the other group members.

Set the subscriber ID to the same as
that of the other members.

The CTCSS/CDCSS of the radio is
inconsistent with that of the repeater.

Check if the CTCSS/CDCSSs are

consistent. Reset the CTCSS/CDCSSs
when necessary.

Short
communication

range or poor

audio.

The connecting cable is damaged,

and the signal energy leaks.

Check the damages, and replace the

cable with a new one if necessary.

The antenna connector and the

cable may get loose connection or

even disconnected.

Check and secure the cable connector,
or replace it if necessary.

Invisible damage may occur to the

cable.

Replace the cable with a new one.

Duplexer is not properly set (if the

duplexer is mounted).

Contact the manufacturer or your dealer
to re-set the duplexer.

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If the above solutions cannot fix the problems for you, or you may have some other queries, please
contact us or your local dealer for more technical suppo rt.

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7. Care and Cleaning

To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow the tips
below.

7.1 Product Care

 Keep the product at a place of good ventilation and heat dis sipation to facilitate normal work.
 Do not place irrelevant articles on top of the produc t to ensure optimal heat dissipation.
 Do not pierce or scrape the product.
 Keep the product far away from substances that can corrode the circ uit.
 Do not place the product in corrosive agents, solutions or water.

7.2 Product Cleaning

Be sure to power off the product before cleaning.

 Remove the dust and fine particles on the repeater surface with a cl ean and dry lint-free cloth or a

brush regularly.

 Use a non-woven fabric with neutral cleanser to clean the keys, control knobs, LCD and connectors

after long-time use. Do not use chemical preparations such as stain removers, alcohol, sprays or oil
preparations.

 Make sure the product is completely dry before use.

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8. Optional Accessories

Use the accessories specified by the Company only. If not, Hytera shall not be liable for any losses or

damages arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.

For more information of the main optional accessories for the repeater, please consult your local dealer.

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