Motorola XTS2500 User Manual
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Digital Portable Radio
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User Guide
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received, you hear four tones; alarm ends;
radio exits emergency.
see no LED; you hear no tone.
• Press and hold Emergency button for one
second
OR
• Press and release PTT.
short, medium-pitched tone sounds.
emergency into the microphone.
second to exit.
2 When dispatcher’s acknowledgment is
Radio On/Off
1 On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise.
Send Silent Emergency Alarm
2 Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise.
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
Zones/Channels
2Press PTT.
3 Alarm continues until you exit by:
desired channel.
1 Zone - Move Zone switch to desired zone.
2 Channel - Turn Channel Selector switch to
Receive/Transmit
1 Radio on and select zone/channel.
2 Listen for a transmission.
16-Position
Select Knob
Send Emergency Call
OR
Top Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. A
Press and hold Volume Set button. Release
Volume Set button.ORPress Monitor button and listen for activity.
Speaker/Mic
2 Press and hold PTT. Announce your
3 Release PTT to end call.
4 Press and hold Emergency button for one
listen.
3 Adjust volume, if necessary.
4 Press and hold PTT to transmit; release to
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
Send Emergency Alarm
see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched
tone.
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ATT ENTI ON!
Before using this product, read the operating instructions
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy
FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this
product, read the RF energy awareness information and
operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola
Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure
3-Position
Rotary Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _
Side Button 1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Side Button 2
Top Side
Button
On/Off/
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
Volume Knob
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
PTT Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Write your radio’s programmed features on the
dotted lines.
ASTRO® XTS™ 2500
Digital Portable Radio
Model I
User Guide
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the property of their respective owners.
P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
© Motorola, Inc. 2004. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 10/4/04.
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8000 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322
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This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled
with the FCC logo shown below.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party
Name: Motorola, Inc.
Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, FL 33322 USA
Phone Number: 1-888-567-7347
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: XTS 2500
conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
Class B Digital Device
As a personal computer peripheral, 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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Before using this product, read the operating
instructions for safe usage contained in the Product
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Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your
radio.
ATTE N TION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC
RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product,
read the RF energy awareness information and operating
instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet
enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number
6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure
limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other
accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved
accessories: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml
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Contents
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iii
Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii
Documentation Copyrights ................................................................iii
Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv
General Radio Operation .............................................. 1
Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1
XTS 2500 Model I Radio ................................................................... 2
Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model I Radio ........................... 3
Programmable Features ................................................................... 4
LED Indicators .................................................................................. 5
Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 5
Standard Accessories ....................................................................... 8
Battery ........................................................................................ 8
Antenna .................................................................................... 10
Belt Clip .................................................................................... 11
Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 12
Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 12
Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 12
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 13
Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 13
Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 13
Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 14
Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 14
Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 14
Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 15
Select a Zone ........................................................................... 15
Select a Channel ..................................................................... 15
Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 16
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 16
Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 17
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 18
Conventional Mode Operation ........................................................ 19
Common Radio Features............................................ 21
Selectable Power Level ................................................................... 21
Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 21
Analog Squelch ........................................................................ 21
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PL Defeat .........................................................................................21
Time-out Timer ................................................................................22
Emergency ......................................................................................23
Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................24
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................25
Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................25
Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................27
Scan ................................................................................................28
Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................28
Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................28
Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................29
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................30
Answer a Phone Call ................................................................30
Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................31
Answer a Private Call ................................................................31
Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................32
Answer a Call Alert Page ..........................................................32
Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................33
Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................33
Special Radio Features ............................................... 35
Trunking System Controls ...............................................................35
Failsoft ......................................................................................35
Out-of-Range ............................................................................35
Site Lock ...................................................................................36
Site Change ..............................................................................36
Helpful Tips .................................................................. 37
Radio Care ......................................................................................37
Cleaning ....................................................................................37
Handling ....................................................................................37
Service .............................................................................................38
Battery .............................................................................................39
Battery Life ................................................................................39
Charging the Battery .................................................................39
Battery Recycling and Disposal .......................................................40
Antenna ...........................................................................................41
Radio Operating Frequencies ...................................................41
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Accessories ................................................................. 43
Antennas ......................................................................................... 43
Batteries .......................................................................................... 43
Carry Accessories ........................................................................... 44
Belt Clips .................................................................................. 44
Body-Worn ................................................................................ 44
Chargers ......................................................................................... 44
Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 45
Microphones, Remote Speaker ....................................................... 45
Surveillance Accessories ................................................................ 46
Adapters and Adapter Cable .................................................... 46
CommPort
Earpieces .................................................................................. 46
Headsets and Headset Accessories ......................................... 47
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 48
Switches .......................................................................................... 48
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Integrated Microphone/Receivers ........................ 46
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the
VHF Frequency Range ................................................ 49
Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 49
Emergency Channel ................................................................. 49
Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 50
Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 50
Glossary....................................................................... 53
Commercial Warranty ................................................. 57
Index............................................................................. 63
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Table 1: Channel Map
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Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6
C1
C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
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Notations Used in This Manual
You will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes
throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that
safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.
An operational procedure, practice, condition,
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Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is
etc. exists which may result in injury or death if
not carefully observed.
An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.
exists which may result in damage to the equipment if
not carefully observed.
essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example Description
Top button Buttons are shown in bold print.
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Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model I Radio
Item Page Item Page
1 Antenna 10 8 On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
2Top Button
(programmable)
3 LED 5 10 Top Side (Select)
4 Speaker 11 Push-to-Tal k
5 Universal Connector 12 12 Side Button 1
6 16-Position Knob
(programmable)
7 3-Position Concentric
Switch (programmable)
9 Microphone
Button
(programmable)
(PTT) Button
(programmable)
13 Side Button 2
(programmable)
14 Battery 8
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Programmable Features
The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a
qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features.
The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page
numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.
Table 1: Programmable Features
Feature Page Feature Page
Call Response 30 Repeater/Direct 33
Channel Selection 15 Scan On/Off 28
Dynamic Priority 29 Site Lock/Unlock 36
Emergency 23 Site Search 36
Monitor 18 Transmit Power Level 21
Nuisance Delete 28 Volume Set 17
Phone 30 Zone Selection 15
PL Defeat 21
Any references in this manual to controls that are “preprogrammed” means that a qualified radio technician must use the
radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a control.
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LED Indicators
Table 2: LED Indicators
This LED Color: indicates:
RED (Non-flashing) Transmitting
RED (Flashing) • Channel Busy
OR
• Low Battery (lights while transmitting)
GREEN (Flashing) Receiving Individual Call
Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.
Table 3: Alert Tones
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Invalid Key-Press when the wrong key is
pressed.
Short,
Low-Pitched
Tone
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Radio Self-Test
Failed
Reject when an unauthorized request
Time-Out Timer
Warning
when the radio fails the powerup self test.
is made.
four seconds before time out.
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Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
No ACK Received when the radio does not
receive an acknowledgment.
Long,
Low-Pitched
Tone
A Group of
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Tone)
Time-Out Timer
after time out.
Timed Out
Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibit
when the PTT button is
pressed, and transmissions
are prevented.
Out-of-Range when the PTT button is
pressed, but the radio is out of
range of the system.
Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an
unprogrammed channel.
Individual Call
Warning Tone
when the radio is in Individual
Call without any activity for
more than 6 seconds.
Busy when the system is busy.
Valid Key-Press when the correct key is
pressed.
Radio Self-Test
Pass
when the radio passes its
power-up self-test.
Short,
Medium-
Pitched Tone
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Priority Channel
Received
Emergency Alarm
Entry
when activity on a priority
channel is received.
when entering the emergency
state.
Central Echo when the central controller has
received a request from a
radio.
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Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Long,
Volume Set when volume changed on a
MediumPitched Tone
Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency
Failsoft when the trunking system fails.
Automatic Call Back when the voice channel is
A Group of
Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT
MediumPitched
Tones
Console
Acknowledge
Received
Individual Call
Short, High-
Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the
Pitched Tone
(Chirp)
Ringing Phone Call
Received
quiet channel.
state.
available from the previous
request.
button) verifies the system is
accepting transmissions.
when a status, emergency
alarm, or reprogram request
acknowledgment is received.
when a Call Alert, or Private
Conversation Call is received.
preset threshold value.
when a landline phone call is
received.
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Standard Accessories
Battery
To avoid a possible explosion:
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Charge the Battery
The Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged.
Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to
ensure optimum capacity and performance.
For a list of Motorola approved batteries available for use with your
XTS 2500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 43.
Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off
to ensure a full charge.
Battery Charger
• DO NOT replace the battery in any area
labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.
• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.
To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without radio, in a
Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of chargers,
see “Chargers” on page 44.
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Attach the Battery
1 With the radio off, fit the
three extensions at the
bottom of the battery into the
bottom slots on the radio.
2 Press the top of the battery
against the radio until both
latches click into place.
Remove the Battery
1 With the radio off, slide down
the latches on the sides of
the battery.
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2 Pull the top of the battery
away from the radio.
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Antenna
For information regarding other available antennas, see page 43.
Attach the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna clockwise to attach
it.
Remove the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna counter-clockwise to
remove it.
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Belt Clip
Attach the Belt Clip
1 Align the grooves of the belt
clip with those of the battery.
2 Press the belt clip downward
until you clear a “click.”
Remove the Belt Clip
1 Use a flat-bladed object to
press the belt clip tab away
from the battery.
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2 Slide the belt clip upward to
remove it.
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Universal Connector Cover
The universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the
radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio.
Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the
connector cover when not in use.
Remove the Connector Cover
1 Insert a flat-bladed
screwdriver into the area
between the bottom of the
cover and the slot below the
connector.
2 Hold the top of the cover with
your thumb while you pry the
bottom of the cover away
from the radio with the
screwdriver.
Attach the Connector Cover
1 Insert the hooked end of the
cover into the top of the
Top
Hooked End
connector. Press downward
on the cover’s top to seat it
into the slot.
2 Press the cover’s lower tab
below the connector until it
snaps in place.
Ta b
Bottom
ooked End
Bottom
12
Top
Slot
Slot
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