M/A-Com OpenSky CS-803, OpenSky SP-103, OpenSky TRCM-103 Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

OpenSky CS-803/

SP-103/TRCM-103

Digital Trunked Control Station

OpenSky is a registered trademark of M/A-COM, Inc.

NOTICE!

This manual covers M/A-COM products manufactured and sold by M/A­COM, Inc.

NOTICE!

Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service
technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs, 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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Proper Radio Use, Installation, and Service

Introduction Use, installation, and service of the CS-803 radio

as summarized below will ensure the safe
performance of this equipment. Use of this radio as
described below will result in user exposure
substantially below the FCC recommended limits
for human exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic energy.

Proper Use Do not operate this radio if any of the RF connectors

are not secure or if open connections are not properly
terminated.

Proper
Installation
and Service

The CS-803 radio and antenna must be
professionally installed by experienced antenna
installation professionals. During the installation of
directional antennas, the installer must not point the
main beam of the antenna to locations occupied by
persons within the distance of maximum permissible
exposure limits specified in Part 2 of the FCC
regulations. Failure to follow these instructions will
void the product warranty and may expose the end
user and others to excessive Radio Frequency hazard.
All antennas are intended to be installed outdoors and
at distances from personnel well beyond the
minimum allowable distance.

Proper grounding is necessary, not only for correct
functionality and maximum performance, but for
minimizing damage that may occur from lightning
strikes. The CS-803 radio and the SP-103 do not
include a lightning-protection device, but it is
recommended and only effective if the connection is
made as the design intended. Follow the installation
instructions to ensure a properly grounded unit.

FCC regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. 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.

This device is not required to comply with the
FCC RF exposure limits for Uncontrolled
Exposure (General Population) and
Occupational Exposure, because it is assumed
that neither uncontrolled nor occupational
exposure is applicable in the general
installation configuration. The installation of
the antenna for the CS-803 is to be performed
such that no person is within 10 meters during
normal operation, and the CS-803 must be
disabled before maintenance to the antenna is
attempted.

The Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) requires the user to obtain a station
license for this radio equipment before
operating it.

The operator is responsible at all times for the
proper operation and maintenance of the
equipment.

FCC regulations state that the frequency,
deviation, and power of a radio transmitter
must be maintained within specified limits. It
is recommended, therefore, that these three
parameters be checked before the station is

placed in service.

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Important
Safety
Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

15) Warning: The lightning bolt signifies an
alert to the user of the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
significant magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

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16) Warning: The exclamation point alerts

the user to the presence of important
operation and maintenance (service)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

17) Outdoor Use Warning: To reduce the
risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not
Expose This Apparatus to Rain or
Moisture.

18) Wet Location Warning: Apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................10

1.1 V OICE AND DATA OPERATION........................................................11

1.2 REAR PANEL......................................................................................11

2 OPERATION...........................................................................................12

2.1 OPERATION WITH THE SP-103 OR CH-103...................................12

2.1.1 User Interface Components...................................................12

2.1.2 Display Screen Overview.......................................................15

2.1.3 Operating the Control Station with an SP-103 or CH-10318

2.1.4 Lock Out Talkgroup................................................................28

2.1.5 Select Scan Mode....................................................................30

2.1.6 Emergency Communications.................................................33

2.1.7 Selective Call...........................................................................34

2.1.8 Dynamic Regrouping..............................................................35

2.2 OPERATION WITH THE TRCM-103 AND THIRD PARTY TONE REMOTE DESK
SET 35

2.2.1 How to turn the Control Station/TRCM-103 on................35

2.2.2 How to Log on to the Network..............................................36

2.2.3 Self-Test ....................................................................................37

2.2.4 How to Turn the Control Station/TRCM-103 Off..............37

2.2.5 How to Change the Volume...................................................37

2.2.6 Voice Calls...............................................................................38

2.2.7 Radio Tones..............................................................................38

FIGURES

FIGURE 1-1: REAR PANEL.................................................................................11

FIGURE 2-1: CH-103 CONTROL HEAD............................................................12

FIGURE 2-2: SP-103 SKYPORT.........................................................................13

FIGURE 2-3: SAMPLE DISPLAY SCREEN..........................................................16

FIGURE 2-4: SIDE TONES MENU.......................................................................24

FIGURE 2-5: PROFILE SELECTION MENU........................................................26

FIGURE 2-6: TALKGROUP SELECTION MENU.................................................27

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TABLES

TABLE 2-1: USER INTERFACE CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS.........................14

TABLE 2-2: DISPLAY PARTS AND FUNCTIONS...............................................17

TABLE 2-3: SAMPLE SETUP: DWELL DISPLAY HIERARCHY........................18

TABLE 2-4: SIDE TONES MENU COMPONENTS..............................................25

TABLE 2-5: BRIGHTNESS SELECTION MENU COMPONENTS........................25

TABLE 2-6: PROFILE SELECTION MENU COMPONENTS................................26

TABLE 2-7: TALKGROUP SELECTION MENU COMPONENTS.........................27

TABLE 2-8: LOCKOUT SELECTION MENU.......................................................29

TABLE 2-9: SCAN MODES.................................................................................30

1 Product Description

Your CS-803 Digital Control Station is a hardware component of
the OpenSky network, an integrated voice and data
communications system that delivers end-to-end digital
transmissions over a single wireless network to various subscriber
units.

The CS-803 is intended to operate in an office environment,
typically for dispatch purposes. The radio operates over both the
Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) and National Public Safety
Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) frequency bands. These
bands provide a total of over 830 possible channels spread over
the 806-824 MHz transmission and 851-869 MHz reception bands.
The CS-803 operates full duplex with an 18W (typical) transmit
output power.

The CS-803 uses Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
technology to allow multiple users to share a single RF channel. In
addition, a single 25kHz RF channel can support simultaneous
digital voice and data communications. Depending on the user
configuration of the network or agency, the radio supports the
OpenSky digital protocol as well as Conventional FM.

The CS-803 provides voice and data services in a dispatch
operation. Voice operation is provided through various CS-803
compatible user interfaces that use a microphone and speaker. For
data transfers or graphics, the CS-803 is constructed with an
industry-standard RS-232 interface serial port for connecting
optional equipment such as a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), laptop
PC or third-party display or key-entry device. OpenSky works
seamlessly with equipment from popular manufacturers and off­the-shelf applications through a standard UDP/IP protocol,
providing you with simple “plug and play” connecti vity.

A host terminal, not included with the CS-803, provides data
connectivity through the standard RS -232 serial (DCE) interface.

Your CS-803 is a “soft” radio. Its functions are determined by
whichever release of OpenSky software applications are installed.

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1.1 Voice and Data Operation

In Conventional FM mode, the voice path operates like a traditional
dispatch radio, with a microphone to transmit (push-to-talk) and a
speaker to receive. The data path operates similarly to the voice
path, but has a few slight differences.

In OpenSky Trunked Protocol (OTP), there is no separate voice
and data path – all transmitted information is digital. The system is
TDMA based, and operates at a data rate of 19.2 kbps. All data
information i n and out of the control station uses the RS-232 serial
port.

1.2 Rear Panel

The CS -803 Rear Panel Assembly, Figure 1-1, contains all of the control
station interfaces. Power to the CS -803 is controlled by an on/off switch
and provided by a normal AC switched line. The rear panel also includes
an antenna port, an RS-232 serial port, an I/O communication port, and a
CAN port to connect optional OpenSky user interfaces such as the
SkyPort Desk Set (SP-103), the Control Head (CH-103), and the Tone
Remote Control Module (TRCM-103) which allows the user to connect
to off the shelf Tone Remote Desk Sets. The optional TRCM-103 mounts
in the back of the CS-803.

Figure 1-1: Rear Panel

2 OPERATION

2.1 Operation with the SP-103 or CH-103

2.1.1 User Interface Components

User interfaces such as the CH-103 and the SP-103 for your CS ­803 include Power Button/Speaker Volume Dials, the
Microphone/Speaker I/O Port, a 5-key “soft-button” keypad for
making menu selections, a 19-character vacuum fluorescent
Display Panel, 3 Mode Selector buttons, an Emergency Button
(CH-103 and SP-103 only) and an Ambient Light sensor.
Additionally, the SP-103 includes a 12-position DTMF keypad.

Figure 2-1 shows a Control Head Unit (CH-103) and Figure 2-2
shows a SkyPort (SP-103), which are two of the available user
interface accessories for the CS-803 Control Station.

Figure 2-1: CH-103 Control Head