VX-2100
VX-2200
Operating Manual
VX-2100
VX-2200
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Congratulations!
You now have at your ngertips a valuable communications tool: a Motorola Solutions two-way
radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Motorola Solutions radio will keep you in constant
touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance downtime.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will
allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
We’re glad you joined the Motorola Solutions team. Call on us anytime, because communi-
cations is our business. Let us
WARNING - DO NOT operate the
standers) outside the vehicle are within the distances shown in the chart at the bot-
tom of this section.
Safety Training information:
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd. The
radio must be used in vehicle-mount congurations with a maximum operating
duty factor not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk congurations.
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio
operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers
and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance shown below.
Antenna Installation:
For rear deck trunk installation, the antenna must be located at least the following
distance away from rear-seat passengers.
For roof top installations, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof.
help you get your message across.
Safety/Warning information
VX-2100/-2200
radio when any person(s) (by-
Minimum Distance From Properly Installed Antennas
VHF UHF
25W 50W 25W 28W 45W
Distances are in centimeters.
FCC 91.0 128.0 79.0 NA 105.0
ISED 113.0 160.0 102.0 NA 137.0
ICNIRP 91.0 128.0 91.0 96.0 122.0
Warning!
The 70.7 V RF voltage (@45/50 W/50 W) or 50.0 V RF voltage (@25 W/50 W) is
applied to the antenna terminal of the transceiver while transmitting.
Do not touch the TX RF section absolutely while transmitting.
Caution: The radio can become hot.
Do not operate this radio continuously in transmission mode for longer than 7
minutes. Ensure enough standby/reception time for cool-down between transmis-
sion periods. Be sure that TOT timer is correctly installed and properly working.
Avoid touching the rear bottom of the transceiver’s body while transmission.
Do not install this radio in a conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
Provide 2 inches (5 cm) or more space on either side of the radio.
intrOductiOn
VX-2100
VX-2200
The
VX-2100/-2200
mobile and base station business communications in the VHF or UHF Land Mo-
bile bands. These transceiver are designed for reliable business communications in
a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided
by their leading-edge design.
The
VX-2100
128-channel memories which can each be programmed with an 8-character chan-
nel name. Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM and ash mem-
ory on the CPU, and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer
and the Motorola Solutions
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the
VX-2100/-2200
consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the congu-
ration of this equipment for use in your application.
Series are full-featured FM transceivers designed for exible
allows up to 8-channel memories. The
Programming Interface and
FIF-12
Series transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to
VX-2200
allows up to
Software.
CE82
for north american USerS regarding 406 mhz gUard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communi-
cations Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency
range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons.
Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for op-
eration in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be
used in or near North America.
VX-2100/-2200 SerieS Operating Manual 1
cOntrOls & cOnnectOrs
(
VX-2100
)
Front Panel
Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function
(PF) Buttons, congured according to your network requirements and programmed
by your Motorola Solutions dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-
congured radio.
VOL/PWR Knob
Turn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume.
Turn it counterclockwise into the click-stop to turn the radio off.
Microphone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
[P1] - [P4]
These buttons can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power
selection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network require-
ments and programmed by your Motorola Solutions dealer.
Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons
)
[]/[]
In the factory default, pressing either button changes the current channel (and
displayed channel number or name). Holding in either button for more than 1.5
second causes the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward
through the channels.
Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons
VX-2100/-2200 SerieS Operating Manual2
)
cOntrOls & cOnnectOrs
Channel Number Indicator
(
VX-2100
)
Indicates the operating channel.
Blinks the squelch setting level (0-9, A, b, and C) while adjusting the squelch
threshold level. Appear the decimal point “.” when selecting the Scan enabel
channel.
Transceiver Status Indicator
The “A” and “B” indicators show current transceiver status, which can be
customized via programming by your Motorola Solutions dealer to meet your
communications/network requirements. The possible “A” and “B” displays
are explained below.
TX/BUSY Indicator
Indicates transceiver’s Transmit/Receive Status
Steady Red: Transmitting in progress
Steady Green: Signaling Off
Blinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch Off
transceiVer status indicatOr
i
Status
MONI This indicator is Illuminated constantly when CTCSS- or
LOW Illuminates the indicator when the radio’s transmitter is
TA (Talk Around
Encryption
(
Requires Optional Unit
Emergency Illuminates the indicator when the “Emergency” feature is
Horn Alert Illuminates the indicator when the “Horn Alert” feature is
Public Address Illuminates the indicator when the radio is turned to a PA
Key Lock Illuminates the indicator when the front panel’s keys are
EXT ACC Illuminates the indicator when the output port on the
RFC Illuminates the indicator when the radio is the “Ready
ndicatOr
A B
DCS-controlled squelch is disabled. The indicator blinks
while the audio is passing normally.
set to the “Low Power” mode.
)
)
Illuminates the indicator when the “Talk Around” function
is activated.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Voice Scrambler”
function is enabled.
activated.
activated.
amplier.
locked.
Accessory Connector is turned to “ON.”
for Communication” condition while operating with the
2-Tone or 5-Tone signaling.
descriptiOn
VX-2100/-2200 SerieS Operating Manual 3
cOntrOls & cOnnectOrs
(
VX-2200
)
Front Panel
Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function
(PF) Buttons, congured according to your network requirements and programmed
by your Motorola Solutions dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-
congured radio.
VOL/PWR Knob
Turn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume.
Turn it counterclockwise into the click-stop to turn the radio off.
Microphone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
[P1] - [P4]
These buttons can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power
selection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network require-
ments and programmed by your Motorola Solutions dealer.
Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons
)
[]/[]
In the factory default, pressing either button changes the current channel (and
displayed channel number or name). Holding in either button for more than 1.5
second causes the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward
through the channels.
Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons
VX-2100/-2200 SerieS Operating Manual4
)
cOntrOls & cOnnectOrs
(
VX-2200
)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display
The display includes a 8-character alpha-numeric section showing Channel
name tags/identity information and error messages, and an upper icon row dis-
playing feature status (see below).
TX/BUSY Indicator
Indicates transceiver’s Transmit/Receive Status
Steady Red: Transmitting in progress
Steady Green: Signaling Off
Blinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch Off
“Dual Watch” is activated
Low Transmt Power Mode “ON”
“AUX A” Port is activated
“Encryption” is enabled Channel Group Number
)
: “Scan” is activated
: “Priority Scan” is activated
“Call” indicator
Receiver Monitor
“Talk-Around” is enabled
Priority Channel
RSSI Indicator (four steps)
8 Character Alpha-numeric Display
“Group Scan” is enabled
VX-2100/-2200 SerieS Operating Manual 5
Rear Panel
cOntrOls & cOnnectOrs
13.6V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector
The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use
only the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type fuse.
for 45/50 W model: Q0000075 (15 A, 32 V)
for 25 W model: Q0000112 (10 A, 32 V)
Antenna Socket
The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a
type-M (PL-259) plug.
D-Sub 15-Pin Accessory Connector
External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX
audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with ac-
cessories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel
control input etc.
(
DC Input
)
External Speaker Jack
An external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-
phone jack.
Caution: Do not connect either wire of this line to ground, and be certain that
the speaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output (12 W) from
the radio.
VX-2100/-2200 SerieS Operating Manual6
Loading...