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RPX Series Repeater Quick Reference Guide – RPU2160
This Quick Start User Guide Leaflet is meant
to give you a quick overview of the repeater
Important
FCC Licensing
This device operates in frequencies that are regulated by
the FCC. Therefore you must obtain a license before
operating the repeater. Please refer to complete
information in the User Guide’s FCC section.
Safety Information
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Repeater Overview
Quick Assembly of the Repeater
Remove the screws on each corner on the back of the
repeater and pull out the lid of the alkaline battery frame.
Insert 12 alkaline batteries in each of the compartments
in the alkaline battery frame making sure you follow the
polarity marks inside.
Put back the alkaline battery frame making sure the
screws are tightened well.
parts and functionality. It doesn’t intend to
replace the full version of the User and
Installation Guide. You must read the
complete instructions in order to get a proper
installation and performance.
Before using this product, read the RF energy
awareness information contained in the Safety
and RF exposure booklet P/N 68007024074
enclosed with your repeater package.
Antenna
Connector
Knob
ON/OFF
Knob
Power LED
Indicator
AC/DC Power Supply
Battery Frame
Programming
Connector
DC/AC
Connector
Wall Mount
Status LED
Indicator
Model Label
Dipole UHF Antenna
Channel
Attaching the Dipole Antenna (P/N HKAE4000)
Align the threaded end of the antenna with the repeater ’s
antenna connector and turn the antenna bushing
clockwise to fasten it.
Removing/Installing Wall Mount Holster (P/N 15012009001)
The repeater comes with a wall mount attached on the
back. Remove it by pushing down the hook on the
bottom of the wall mount holster and pulling out from the
repeater. Make sure you install the wall mount on a
stable and flat surface (see details in User Guide). Once
the wall mount is securely installed, slide down the
repeater in the wall mount until it fits securely:
Connecting Power Supply (P/N PMPN4002)
Plug the AC/DC power supply into an AC power source
of 110/220 V or a 12 V DC power and route it to the
Repeater Jack labeled “AC/DC IN”. Make sure the power
supply cable doesn’t tangle around the repeater or the
antenna:
Power Supply
Cable
2 ft
Turning On the Repeater
Turn the ON/OFF knob clockwise to turn ON the
repeater. The repeater front LED will blink a red light.
Power Side LED – Repeater with Alkaline Battery Frame
LED Status
Red
(Fast)
Steady
Red
OFF
CX: Connected to AC/DC DX: Disconnected from AC/DC
Batteries
Detection
No Batteries
Detected
Batteries
Detected
See FRONT
LED
AC/DC
Status
AC/DC
Connected
AC/DC
Connected
AC/DC
Connected
Comments
When the battery frame is
empty or the batteries are
dead and AC/DC power is
connected.
Batteries are good and in
place and AC/DC is
connected.
When AC/DC is
disconnected. In this case,
check the FRONT LED for
battery status.
Repeater
Front LED
Status LED (Front LED)
Transmitting/
Receiving
Receiving Only (*) Solid Green
Idle Red (Slow) Blinking
Power Up
Transmit Low
Power
Low Battery
Shutdown
Low Battery Orange Blinking
Fatal Error at
Power Up
Unprogrammed
Channel
Non-Repeater
Channel Mode
Note: (*) This is an abnormal status, as the repeater is only
receiving. Double check your settings to ensure the repeater
is working properly.
Solid Red
Solid Red 2 – 3
seconds
Solid Orange
Orange (Fast) Blinking
1 Green Blink, 1
Orange Blink, 1 Green
Blink, then repeat
Double Red (Slow)
Blinking
1 Red Blink, 1 Green
Blink, then repeat
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Choosing a Channel
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Your repeater offers 16 different channels from which
you can choose ONE channel at a time for the repeater
to operate. To select a channel, rotate the Channel
Selector Knob until you reach the desired channel. Each
channel has its own pre-programmed frequency,
Interference Eliminator Code and Bandwidth Settings.
Repeater Accessories
Accessories
• Li-Ion Battery Frame (Includes RDX Li-Ion battery
packs) P/N HKHM4004.
• Vehicle Adaptor P/N HKPN4003.
• Antenna Magnetic Mount Kit (includes exterior
antenna, RF cable and Magnetic Mount P/N
HKKN4022).
Default Repeater Values
Repeater Features Default Values
Feature Values Default
TX Timeout
TX Hangtime (or
Carrier Delay)
Courtesy Beep ON or OFF OFF
Repeater ID
On Battery
Back-Up
Low Battery TX
Number of
Channels
Reverse Burst 180 to 240 180
TX Power
TX BW
RX BW
For Customer Support inquiries, please call your
Motorola Point of Contact or call:
1-800-448-6686 in the USA
1-800-461-4575 in Canada
1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text Telephone)
1, 2 or 3
minutes
Off to 50
seconds
15 minutes, 30
minutes, after
TX hangtime,
or OFF
OFF, 15
minutes, 30
minutes, 45
minutes, 60
minutes
0 to 255
minutes
1 to 16 16
Low (2 W) or
High (4 W)
12.5 or 25.0
KHz
12.5 or 25.0
Khz
1 minute
3 seconds
15 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes
High 4 W
(RPU4160)
High 2W
(RPU2160)
12.5 KHz
12.5 KHz
Repeater Programmability
This repeater is a fully programmable device that allows
customization. You will require a PC, CPS Software and
Programming Cable (P/N RKN4155). Refer to CPS
instructions in User Guide for details.
Repeater Installation Tips
• The repeater may be installed in any location
suitable for electronic communications equipment
or installed for temporary or permanent
applications.
• Do not exceed the equipment specifications for
temperature, humidity and air quality according to
MIL SPECS 810 and IP55 ruggedness
specifications (water/dust resistant). See details in
“Appendix A: Repeater Specifications” in the User
Guide.
• Location of the repeater should be as centered as
possible to the area that is being intended for
coverage so the signal strength is at the same level
as possible for all points.
• Place repeater away from obstructions, metal
structures or any objects or enclosures (i.e.
elevators) that can cause any type of shielding.
Note: Look for RF Coverage Test Chapter in User
Guide in order to get details on how to find out
best location for repeater.
Antenna Orientation
90º
Ground
• Make sure the dipole antenna is mounted vertically
(90°) in reference to earth ground (either up or
down).
• The same positioning principle will apply if you’re
using an exterior antenna (Antenna Magnetic
Mount Kit, P/N HKKN4022).
Never transmit without having a
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TX Band: 450 – 455 Mhz
RX Band: 465 – 470 Mhz
Band Separation: 10 MHz, Power Output: 2W
transmit antenna connected to the TX
antenna jack of the repeater.
Default Channel Settings
Transmit Band
450 – 455 Mhz
Channel
Freq
TX
Index #
Freq TX Mhz
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1 65 451.1875 1 67 12.5 34 466.0375
2 66 451.2375 4 77 12.5 35 466.0625
3 67 451.2875 8 88.5 12.5 36 466.0875
4 68 451.3375 29 179.9 12.5 37 466. 1125
5 69 451.4375 0 none 12.5 38 466.1375
6 70 451.5375 1 67 12.5 39 466.1625
7 71 451.6375 6 82.5 12.5 40 466.1875
8 72 452.3125 10 94.8 12.5 41 466.2125
9 74 452.4125 29 179.9 12.5 42 466.2375
10 75 452.5125 0 0 12.5 50 467.8625
11 76 452.7625 3 74.4 12.5 51 467.8875
12 77 452.8625 5 79.7 12.5 52 467.9125
13 65 451.1875 7 85.4 12.5 53 469.4875
14 66 451.2375 9 91.5 12.5 54 469.5125
15 72 452.3125 11 97.4 12.5 55 469.5375
16 74 452.4125 13 103.5 12.5 56 469.5625
Common Parameters
Code
Code
Val ue
Index #
Hz
Band
width
KHz
Receive Band
465 – 470 Mhz–
Freq
RX
Index #
Programming 2-Way Radios to Work with the RPX Repeater
When programming 2-way radios to work with the RPX
repeater, make sure the radio’s settings are matching in
each channel as the following: RX frequency in the radio
must be the same as the TX frequency in the repeater;
TX frequency in the radio must be the same as the RX
frequency in the repeater; bandwidth, code and
scrambling values must be the same for both the
repeater and radio in the channel that is being
programmed. The Motorola RDX and RPX Series radios
use companding at 12.5 KHz to enhance audio quality.
Other radios may not have this feature and may not be
compatible at 12.5 KHz bandwidth. If the case, use 25
kHz bandwidth.
Note: Don’t forget to enable the repeater mode in your
radio. For more details, refer to the User Guide.
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All rights reserved. Printed in Malaysia.
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Freq RX
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