Motorola XTS2500 User Manual

ASTRO® XTSTM 2500

Digital Portable Radio

Model I

User Guide

ASTRO® XTS™ 2500

Digital Portable Radio, Model I

Quick Reference Card

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance

!	Before using this product, read the operating instructions
	for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
C a u t i o n	Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.

ATTENTION!

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.

	3-Position	16-Position
	Rotary Switch
	_ _ _ _ _ _	Select Knob
	On/Off/	Top Button
	Volume Knob
		_ _ _ _ _ _ _
	Top Side	Speaker/Mic
	Button
	_ _ _ _ _ _ _
	PTT Button
	Side Button 1
	_ _ _ _ _ _ _
	Side Button 2
	_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Write your radio’s programmed features on the dotted lines.

Radio On/Off

1On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise.

2Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise.

Zones/Channels

1Zone - Move Zone switch to desired zone.

2Channel - Turn Channel Selector switch to desired channel.

Receive/Transmit

1Radio on and select zone/channel.

2Listen for a transmission.

OR

Press and hold Volume Set button. Release

Volume Set button.

OR

Press Monitor button and listen for activity.

3Adjust volume, if necessary.

4Press and hold PTT to transmit; release to listen.

Send Emergency Alarm

1Radio on and press Emergency button. You see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched tone.

2When dispatcher’s acknowledgment is received, you hear four tones; alarm ends; radio exits emergency.

Send Silent Emergency Alarm

1Radio on and press Emergency button. You see no LED; you hear no tone.

2Press PTT.

3Alarm continues until you exit by:

• Press and hold Emergency button for one

second

OR

•Press and release PTT.

Send Emergency Call

1Radio on and press Emergency button. A short, medium-pitched tone sounds.

2Press and hold PTT. Announce your emergency into the microphone.

3Release PTT to end call.

4Press and hold Emergency button for one second to exit.

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Digital Portable Radio

Model I

User Guide

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MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and CommPort are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are 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.

Motorola, Inc.

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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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance

Before using this product, read the operating

!instructions for safe usage contained in the Product

C a u t i o n Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.

ATTENTION!

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

Computer Software Copyrights

The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverseengineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

Documentation Copyrights

No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola.

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Disclaimer

The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.

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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® Integrated Microphone/Receivers ........................	46
Earpieces ..................................................................................	46
Headsets and Headset Accessories .........................................	47
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones .........................	48
Switches ..........................................................................................	48
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

Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.

Z1

Z2

Z3

Z4

Z5

Z6

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

C9

C10

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,

!etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed.

W A R N I N G

An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.

!exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.

C a u t i o n

Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is 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	14
				Control Knob
2	Top Button		9	Microphone
	(programmable)
3	LED	5	10	Top Side (Select)
				Button
				(programmable)
4	Speaker		11	Push-to-Talk
				(PTT) Button
5	Universal Connector	12	12	Side Button 1
				(programmable)
6	16-Position Knob		13	Side Button 2
	(programmable)			(programmable)
7	3-Position Concentric		14	Battery	8
	Switch (programmable)

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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,	Radio Self-Test	when the radio fails the power-
		Failed	up self test.
	Low-Pitched
		Reject	when an unauthorized request
	Tone
			is made.
		Time-Out Timer	four seconds before time out.
		Warning

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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.
	Time-Out Timer	after time out.
	Timed Out
	Talk Prohibit/	when the PTT button is
	PTT Inhibit	pressed, and transmissions
Long,		are prevented.
Low-Pitched
	Out-of-Range	when the PTT button is
Tone		pressed, but the radio is out of
		range of the system.
	Invalid Mode	when the radio is set to an
		unprogrammed channel.
	Individual Call	when the radio is in Individual
	Warning Tone	Call without any activity for
		more than 6 seconds.
A Group of	Busy	when the system is busy.
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Tone)
	Valid Key-Press	when the correct key is
		pressed.
	Radio Self-Test	when the radio passes its
	Pass	power-up self-test.
Short,	Priority Channel	when activity on a priority
Medium-	Received	channel is received.
Pitched Tone
	Emergency Alarm	when entering the emergency
	Entry	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
			quiet channel.
	Medium-
		Emergency Exit	upon exiting the emergency
	Pitched Tone
			state.
		Failsoft	when the trunking system fails.
		Automatic Call Back	when the voice channel is
			available from the previous
			request.
	A Group of	Talk Permit	(When pressing the PTT
	Medium-		button) verifies the system is
	Pitched		accepting transmissions.
	Tones
		Console	when a status, emergency
		Acknowledge	alarm, or reprogram request
			acknowledgment is received.
		Received	when a Call Alert, or Private
		Individual Call	Conversation Call is received.
	Short, High-	Low-Battery Chirp	when the battery is below the
	Pitched Tone		preset threshold value.
	(Chirp)
	Ringing	Phone Call	when a landline phone call is
		Received	received.

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Standard Accessories

Battery

To avoid a possible explosion:

!• DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.

W A R N I N G	• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.

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

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.

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

1Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery.

2Press the belt clip downward until you clear a “click.”

Remove the Belt Clip

1Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.

2Slide 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.

2Hold 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

1Insert the hooked end of the cover into the top of the connector. Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it into the slot.

2Press the cover’s lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place.

Top Top

Hooked End Slot

Tab

Bottom

Hooked End

Bottom

Slot

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