Midian VX-600, VX-800, VX-820, VX-900, VX-350 Series Manual

ANI-F-VX

Multi-Format ANI Encoder

Manual Revision: 2011-04-06

This manual & product supports the following radios:

Portables: VX-350, VX-410, VX-420, VX-450-VX-460, VX-600, VX-800, VX-820, VX-900, VX-920
Mobiles: VX-2100, VX-2200, VX-4000, VX-4100, VX-4200, VX-4500, VX-4600, VX-5500, VX-6000

Covers Software Revisions:
ANI-F: 1.0 & Higher

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HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Voltage 3.5 VDC
Operating Current 3.5 mA
Operating Temperature -30 - +60 C
Frequency Range 280-3600 Hz
PTT Output Current 200 mA
Audio Output Level 1V RMS
Audio Output Impedance 10K/22 K
Tone Distortion <1%

ANI SPECIFICATIONS

DTMF ANI Length Up to 10-digits
DTMF ANI Timing 60/40 msec (Programmable)
5-Tone ANI Length Up to 20-digits
5-Tone ANI Timing Programmable
Harris’ G-Star ANI Range 0001-9999
Harris’ G-Star ANI Timing 320 msec
Motorola’s MDC-1200 ANI Range 0000-FFFF
Motorola’s MDC-1200 ANI Timing ~180 msec
Kenwood’s FleetSync Unit ID Range 1000-4999
Kenwood’s FleetSyncUnit ID Timing ~100-150 msec

GENERAL INFORMATION

Midian’s ANI-F Series products encode ANI and Emergency ANI to display on ANI display decoder to identify
which field unit is being keyed. The following is a list of benefits provided by ANI systems:

 Allows dispatchers to know who he or she is talking to.
 Identify system abusers.
 Identify emergency conditions.
 Assign calls fairly.

The ANI-F-VX offers ANI & Emergency ANI in Motorola’s MDC-1200, Kenwood’s FleetSync, Harris’ G-Star (aka
GE-Star), DTMF and 5-tone. The ANI-F can be used with Midian’s ADD, CAD, DDU and TRC Series products for
monitoring ANI and ENI transmissions.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

1. Test the radio for functionality.

2. Program the ANI-F-VX per the Product Programming Section of this manual.

3. Install the ANI-F-VX into the radio per the Hardware Installation Section of this manual.

4. Program the radio per the Radio Programming Section of this manual.
***Midian is not responsible for any damage/loss resulting from the use of Midian’s pro ducts.

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PRODUCT PROGRAMMING

Midian’s ANI-F-VX is programmed via Midian’s KL-3 and VPI-1 or the new KL-4 programmer. Please reference
the KL-4 manual or the KL-3 and VPI-1 manuals for setup instructions. From the product selection screen on the
KL-3 software, select the ANI-F-VX from the list and the desired ANI format and click OK. If 2-tone or custom
tones will be used in the ANI-F-VX, you will need to select “Enable Advanced ANI Tone Definitions” in the “ANI
Tone Definitions” tab.

Set the parameters of the scrambler software to fit the application. If any clarifications on a feature are required,
move the mouse cursor over the feature name until the question mark appears and right click, a definition of the
feature will be shown.

Programming: Plug the board onto the KL-4 or the VPI-1. Push and hold the PTT button and then press and
hold the power button on the KL-4 or VPI-1 and click “Program Unit” in the KL-3 software. The LED on the KL-4
or VPI-1 will faintly flash if programmed successfully. After programming the buttons can be released.

Reading: Plug the board onto the VPI-1. Push and hold the PTT button and then press and hold the power
button on the KL-4 or the VPI-1A and click “Read Unit” in the KL-3 software. After reading the buttons can be
released.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Be certain to follow standard anti-static procedures when handling any of Midian’s products.
VX-350:
Remove the battery, exposing the option board cover and remove the cover. Plug the module onto the options

connector. Replace the option board cover and battery. The ANI-F-VX requires this radio have firmware version

1.0 or higher.
VX-410 & VX-420:
Remove the battery, exposing the option board cover and remove the cover. Remove the dummy board from the

radio and replace with the ANI-F-VX. Replace the option board cover and battery. The ANI-F-VX requires this
radio have firmware version 1.04 or higher.

VX-450 & VX-460:
Remove the battery, exposing the option board cover and remove the cover. Plug the unit onto the options

connector. Replace the option board cover and battery. The unit has been tested in firmware version 1.10.
VX-600 & VX-900:
Remove the battery, exposing the option board cover and remove the cover. Remove the dummy board from the

radio and replace with the ANI-F-VX. Replace the option board cover and battery. The ANI-F-VX requires this
radio have firmware version 1.22 or higher.

VX-800:
Remove the battery, exposing the option board cover and remove the cover. Remove the dummy board from the

radio and replace with the ANI-F-VX. Replace the option board cover and battery. The ANI-F-VX requires this
radio have firmware version 1.28 or higher.

VX-820 & VX-920:
Remove the battery, exposing the option board cover and remove the cover. Remove the dummy board from the

radio and replace with the ANI-F-VX. Replace the option board cover and battery. The ANI-F-VX requires this
radio have firmware version 1.19 or higher.

VX-2100 & VX-2200:
Remove the cover of the radio exposing the options connector. Plug the unit onto the Options Connector.

Replace the cover of the radio. The unit has been tested in firmware version 1.00.
VX-4100 & VX-4200:
Remove the cover of the radio exposing the options connector. Plug the unit onto the Options Connector.

Replace the cover of the radio. The unit has been tested in firmware version 1.25.
VX-4500 & VX-4600:
Remove the cover of the radio exposing the options connector. Plug the unit onto the Options Connector.

Replace the cover of the radio. The unit has been tested in firmware version 1.10.

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