Tyco LPE-200 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
AE/LZT 123 1868 R10A
EDACS®/ProVoice™ LPE-200
Portable Radio
NOTE!
Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized
service technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any
repairs, alterations or substitution of recommended parts made
by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment in
addition to the manufacturer's warranty.
NOTICE!
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Copyright © 1998 - 2001 M/A-COM Private Radio Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 7
USER INTERFACE ........................................... 8
BUTTONS AND KNOBS ........................... 12
KEYPAD .................................................... 15
Standard Functions ................................ 16
Scan Model ............................................ 17
System Model......................................... 17
BUTTON AND KEYPAD
REASSIGNMENT ............................... 18
DISPLAY ................................................... 20
Radio Status Icons ................................. 20
Messages............................................... 23
Error Messages ...................................... 26
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR
(UDC).................................................. 26
ALERT TONES ......................................... 26
Call Originate.......................................... 26
Call Queued (Trunked Mode Only) ........ 27
Autokey (Trunked Mode Only) ............... 27
System Busy (Trunked Mode Only) ....... 27
Call Denied (Trunked Mode Only).......... 27
Carrier Control Timer ............................. 28
Low Battery Warning.............................. 28
Low Battery Alert (Transmit Lockout)..... 28
Key Press Alert....................................... 28
OPERATION.................................................... 29
TURNING ON THE RADIO ....................... 29
SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL
SELECTION........................................ 30
System Selection.................................... 30
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Group or Channel Selection ...................32
TRUNKED MODE OPERATION................35
Receiving A Group Call ..........................35
Sending A Group Call .............................37
Conventional Failsoft ..............................38
EMERGENCY OPERATION......................38
SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS .............40
Turning Scan On and Off........................40
Adding Groups to a Scan List .................41
Deleting Groups from a Scan List...........44
Nuisance Delete .....................................45
SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS ...........46
Wide Area System Scanning..................46
Priority System Scan...............................46
ProSound................................................48
ProScan ..................................................48
Menu Selection .......................................49
Pre-Programmed Keypad Key................50
INDIVIDUAL CALLS...................................50
Receiving And Responding To An
Individual Call (Trunked Mode
Only).................................................50
Sending An Individual Call (Trunked
Mode Only).......................................52
Call Storage Lists....................................54
TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT
CALLS .................................................55
Receiving A Telephone Interconnect Call
(Trunked Mode Only) .......................55
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Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call
(Trunked Mode Only)....................... 55
DTMF Overdial / Conventional Mode
Telephone Interconnect ................... 58
PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES ......................... 61
Prestoring Individual and Telephone
Interconnect Calls from the Keypad
(System Model only) ........................ 61
STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION ................. 62
STATUS OPERATION .............................. 62
MESSAGE OPERATION........................... 63
DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION ........ 63
EMERGENCY OPERATION ..................... 64
MACRO KEY OPERATION....................... 65
MENU .............................................................. 65
DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION .................. 70
Clear Mode............................................. 70
Digital Mode ........................................... 71
Private Mode .......................................... 72
Private Operation ................................... 74
PORTABLE DATA ........................................... 78
DISPLAYS ................................................. 78
DATA OFF OPERATION .......................... 79
DATA ON OPERATION ............................ 79
EXITING DATA CALLS ............................. 80
SCAN LOCKOUT MODE .......................... 80
DATA LOCKOUT MODE........................... 81
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ...................... 81
RECEIVING A CALL ................................. 82
SENDING A CALL..................................... 82
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ADDING CHANNELS TO A SCAN
LIST .....................................................83
DELETING CHANNELS FROM A
SCAN LIST ..........................................84
NUISANCE DELETE ..............................84
TURNING SCAN ON .................................85
TURNING SCAN OFF ...............................85
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS....86
OPERATING TIPS ...........................................88
BATTERY PACKS............................................88
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ...........88
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
DISPOSAL...........................................90
NICKEL CADMIUM (NiCd) BATTERY PACK
DISPOSAL .......................................90
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH)
BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL ...........90
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .........90
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK...........91
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE.......................92
BATTERY PACKS .....................................93
ACCESSORIES .........................................94
GLOSSARY......................................................95
WARRANTY.....................................................98
BATTERY WARRANTY...................................99
OPERATOR’S RADIO SETUP ......................100
EMERGENCY NUMBERS .............................101
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to use the
EDACS
/ProVoice LPE-200 Portable Radio. The
LPE-200 is a synthesized, microprocessor-based,
high performance portable FM radio providing
reliable two-way communications in the Enhanced
Digital Access Communications System (EDACS) or
ProVoice trunking environment and conventional
communication systems.
In the trunked system mode, the user selects a
communications system and group. In this mode,
channel selection is transparent to the user and is
controlled via digital communication with the system
controller. This provides advanced programmable
features and fast access to communication
channels.
In the conventional mode, the user selects a
channel and directly communicates on that channel.
In this mode, a system refers to a set of channels. A
channel is a transmit/receive radio frequency pair.
Advanced hardware and software technology
enables this radio to support all advanced EDACS
and ProVoice radio features and multiple
communications modes including digital. Depending
on the customer's needs, the LPE-200 is available in
both System and Scan Modes.
Some key features include:
• Data capable
• Automatic power control for extended battery life
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• Up to 800 system/group combinations and up to
200 conventional channels
• Translucent keys
USER INTERFACE
The LPE-200 operating controls are located on
the radio's front, top and left panels. A 6-button (scan
model) or 15-button (system model) keypad, Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD), microphone and speaker are
on the front panel. The top panel houses a rotary
SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL knob, POWER ONOFF/VOLUME control knob and an EMERGENCY
button. An OPTION button, CLEAR/MONITOR
button and the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button are all
located on the left side panel. The Universal Device
Connector (UDC) is located on the right panel and is
used while programming the radio and for accessory
connection. A battery release button is located on the
back adjacent to the PPT button.
The display has three, twelve character
alphanumeric lines used to show the operational
mode of the radio. A back light illuminates the
display and the keypad for nighttime use. An LED is
located on the front top edge of the radio. Red
indicates transmit.
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Figure 1 - LPE-200 Radio
(Scan Model Shown)
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Figure 2 - LPE-200 Radio
(System Model Shown)
Power On/Off
A
B
(
Option Button
Clear/Monitor
Button
Push-To-Talk
PTT) Button
Battery
Release
Button
System/Group
Channel Knob
ntenna
Emergency
utton
Figure 3 – Top, Back and Left Panel Views
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BUTTONS AND KNOBS
This section describes the primary function of the
button and knob controls. Other functions associated
with these controls are detailed in later sections.
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SYSTEM/
GROUP/
CHANNEL
KNOB
POWER
ON-OFF/
VOLUME
KNOB
Selects systems or
groups/channels (depending on
programming). This is a 16 position rotary knob. See
SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL
SELECTION for details.
Note: The radio is supplied with
a mechanical stop which can, if
desired, limit the positions
accessed. If the knob will not
access all positions do not force
it.
Applies power to the radio and
adjusts the receiver's volume.
Rotating the control clockwise
applies power to the radio. A
single alert tone (if enabled
through programming) indicates
the radio is operational.
Rotating the control clockwise
increases the volume level.
Minimum volume levels may be
programmed into the radio to
prevent missed calls due to a low
volume setting. While adjusting
the volume the display will
momentarily indicate the volume
level (i.e. VOL = 31). The volume
range is from a minimum
programmed level of zero
(displayed as OFF in the display)
up to 31 which is the loudest
level.
EMERGENCY/
HOME
BUTTON
OPTION
BUTTON
The EMERGENCY/HOME
button is used to automatically
select a pre-programmed
Group/System by pressing and
holding for a programmed
duration. It can also be used to
declare emergency by pressing
and holding for programmed
duration. The button must be
pre-programmed for either
operation, not both.
Programmable per system.
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CLEAR/
MONITOR
BUTTON
Serves several purposes
depending on the operating
mode. In trunked mode, the
CLEAR/MONITOR button exits
the current operation and
removes all displays associated
with it. The radio and display
then return to the group receive
state. In conventional mode,
pressing this button unmutes the
receiver so activity on the
selected channel can be
monitored. When pressed and
held for approximately 3
seconds, this button toggles
conventional channel
decoding/encoding (Channel
Guard, Digital Channel Guard)
on and off if programmed for the
selected channel.
PUSH-TO-
TALK BUTTON
(PTT)
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Enables the radio's transmitter
for voice communication.
Releasing PTT returns the radio
to the receive mode.
KEYPAD
The keypad layout has a total of 6 or 15 keys.
The keys have special functions and are labeled as
such using a symbol or abbreviated word describing
its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary
function of the keys. Each key is described below.
Figure 4 - Keypad (Scan Model)
Figure 5 - Keypad (System Model)
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Standard Functions
<
>
M
Primary function - changes the
system or group/channel
(depending on programming).
Secondary function - used to
scroll through items within a list.
Press <, to scroll in
increasing order, > to scroll in
decreasing order.
Primary function - accesses the
menu list. This is a list of
additional features that are not
available directly from the
keypad. See MENU for details.
Secondary function - activates a
selected item within a list. After
the menu list is accessed, select
a menu item from the list via
< or > and activate it with
this key. Once activated, M
continues its secondary function
for activating a selected
parameter setting until the radio
returns to its normal receive
state.
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Scan Model
O User defined.
A Adds or deletes selected groups
or channels from the scan list of
the currently selected system.
See trunked and conventional
scan section for details.
S Toggles scan operation on and
off.
System Model
1 Used to directly access systems
via the keypad and to access
system selection in increasing or
decreasing order, or to select a
set (bank) of systems. See
SYSTEM/ GROUP/ CHANNEL
SELECTION for details.
2 Used to directly access groups
via the keypad and to access
group selection in increasing or
decreasing order, or to select a
set (bank) of groups. See
SYSTEM/ GROUP/ CHANNEL
SELECTION for details.
3 Used to turn scan on and off.
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4 Used to turn private encryption
feature on and off.
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* Used to place a telephone call
# Used to call an individual or
BUTTON AND KEYPAD REASSIGNMENT
Pre-programming the radio using the PC
Programming Software permits the reassignment of
button and keypad key functions. The
EMERGENCY, OPTION, CLEAR/MONITOR and
PTT buttons along with the front panel keypad keys
can be reassigned different functions. For example,
the M key could be assigned as the HOME key,
the O key could be assigned as the talk-around
function key, etc.
Adds or deletes selected groups
or channels from the scan list of
the currently selected system.
See trunked and conventional
scan section for details. First
press recalls current status.
Second press adds or deletes.
through the radio by selecting the
telephone interconnect special
call function. See Telephone
Interconnect Calls for details.
make an all-call. See Individual
Call for details.
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The operating procedures that follow assume that
M
the buttons and keypad keys operate as marked. If
they have been reassigned, Table 1 should be
completed to show the new function(s). Substitute
the new assigned keys when using the operating
procedures.
Table 1 - Button and Key Assignments
STANDARD ASSIGNMENTS REASSIGNMENT
OPTION (Side)
CLEAR/MONITOR
PTT
EMERGENCY
<
>
O
A
S
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DISPLAY
The radio display is made up of 3 lines (Figure 6).
Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character
blocks and are used primarily to display system and
group names. Line 1 also displays radio status
messages. The 3rd line is used primarily to display
radio status icons. All three lines are used to display
menu options when in the menu mode. If
programmed, the display backlighting will illuminate
upon power up when radio controls are operated.
Figure 6 - Display
Radio Status Icons
Status icons are indicators that show the various
operating characteristics of the radio. The icons
show operating modes and conditions and appear on
the third line of the display as follows:
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In trunked mode:
ON - indicates the radio is transmitting
or receiving a call on the working
channel.
FLASHING - indicates a call has been
queued.
In conventional mode:
ON – indicates a call is being received.
ON - indicates the radio is transmitting.
Note: When operating in a trunked
system, the radio may be programmed
to automatically transmit (without
pressing PTT) to maintain digital
communication with the Trunked
System. The transmit indicator will turn
on whenever the radio is transmitting.
ON - indicates the radio is in the special
call select/entry mode (Individual or
Telephone Interconnect).
ON - indicates the selected group or
channel is selected to transmit at low
power.
OFF - indicates the selected group or
channel is selected to transmit at high
power.
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Auto Power mode automatically adjusts
radio output power to optimize battery
life.
Indicates battery voltage is getting low.
Note: When or in conjunction with
LOW BATT message the radio will no
longer transmit. The radio will
automatically power down soon after
this condition exists.
Indicates the EDACS is in the failsoft
mode (if enabled through
programming).
ON - indicates the group or channel is
enabled to receive encrypted
messages.
FLASHING - indicates an encrypted
transmission is being received.
ON - indicates the scan mode is
enabled (rotates clockwise).
OFF - indicates SCAN is temporarily
disabled (no status icon is present).
On - indicates selected group or
channel is in scan list.
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On - indicates selected group or
channel is priority-two scan.
On - indicates selected group or
channel is priority-one scan.
On - indicator for conventional channel
is enabled with Channel Guard.
FLASHING - indicates Channel Guard
is temporarily disabled.
Messages
During radio operation, various radio status
messages can be displayed. The messages are
described below.
Message Name Description
QUEUED
SYS BUSY
DENIED
CC SCAN
Call Queued - Trunked mode only.
Indicates the system has
placed the call in a request
queue.
Syst em Bu sy - Trunked mode only.
Indicates the system is
busy, no channels are
currently available, the
queue is full or an individual
call is being attempted to a
radio that is currently
transmitting.
Call Deni ed - Trunked mode only.
Indicates the radio or
talkgroup is not authorized
to operate on the selected
system and/or talkgroup.
Control - Trunked mode only.
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Message Name Description
Channel
Scan
Indicates the control
channel is lost and the radio
has entered the Control
Channel Scan mode to
search for the control
channel. (Usually out of
range indication.)
WA SCAN
TALKARND
SYSC ON
SYSC OFF
LOW BATT
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Wide Area
Scan
Talk-around -Conventional mode only.
System Scan
Features On
System Scan
Features Off
Low Battery - Battery voltage has dropped
- Trunked mode only.
Indicates the radio has
entered the Wide Area
Scan mode to search for a
new system (if enabled
through program-ming).
Indicates the radio is
operating on conventional
channels in talk-around
mode (no repeater).
- Trunked mode only.
Indicates the System Scan
features are enabled.
- Trunked mode only.
Indicates the System Scan
features are disabled.
below the point to where the
radio is no longer able to
transmit. The radio will still
be able to receive calls until
the battery is discharged
beyond the point of
operation upon which the
Message Name Description
radio will automatically
shutdown.
RXEMER
TXEMER
VOL=31
WHC
UNKNOWN
Receive
Emergency
Transmit
Emergency
Volum e Level - Indicates the current volume
Who Has
Called
(trunked
mode
only)
Unknown ID
- Trunked mode only.
Indicates an emergency call
is being received. This
message will be flashing on
line two.
- Trunked mode only.
Indicates an emergency call
has been transmitted on
this radio. This message will
be flashing on line two.
level. The volume level
display ranges from OFF
(silent) to 31 (loudest).
- ON - indicates an individual
call has been received, but
not responded to. The
indicator turns OFF if the
individual call mode is
entered, the system is
changed or the radio is
turned off and back on.
- Trunked mode only.
Indicates an individual call is
being received by an
unknown radio ID.
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Error Messages
If either of the following error messages is displayed,
the radio was either programmed incorrectly or needs
servicing:
DSP ERR
ERR=XXXX
(Power Up only)
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR (UDC)
The Universal Device Connector (UDC) provides
connections for external accessories such as a headset
or a speaker-microphone. When the radio is locked in a
vehicular charger the UDC provides the audio and
control connections between the radio and the vehicular
charger. The UDC is also used to program and service
the radio.
ALERT TONES
The LPE-200 radio also provides audible alert
tones or "beeps" to indicate the various operating
conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or
disabled through programming.
Call Originate
A short mid-pitched alert tone sounds after keying
the radio (Push-To-Talk button is pressed). This
indicates the radio has been assigned a working
channel or that the radio is transmitting on a
conventional channel and voice communication may
begin immediately.
DSP ERR
or
DIG V ERR
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Call Queued (Trunked Mode Only)
A high-pitched tone after pressing the PTT button
indicates the system has placed the call request in
the queue. The receiving unit(s) also hear the tones,
indicating they will receive a call shortly. If the PTT
button is released, the radio will autokey whenever a
channel becomes available (see Autokey).
Autokey (Trunked Mode Only)
After being placed in queue (see called queued),
the site calls the radio when a channel becomes
available. At this point, the radio automatically keys
the transmitter (autokey) for a short period to hold
the channel. The radio sounds a mid-pitched tone
when it is clear to talk; immediately press the PTT
button to keep the assigned channel.
System Busy (Trunked Mode Only)
Three low-pitched beeps will be heard if: 1) the
radio is keyed when the system is busy, 2) if no
channels are available for sending the message, 3) if
the call queue is full, 4) or if an individual call is being
attempted to a radio that is transmitting. Releasing
the PTT button and re-keying initiates a new channel
request.
Call Denied (Trunked Mode Only)
If the radio is keyed and a low pitched tone is
heard the radio is not authorized on the system or
talk group selected.
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Carrier Control Timer
If the programmed time for continuous
transmission is exceeded, five short high-pitched
warning tones followed by a long low-pitched tone
will be heard. The transmitter will shut down shortly
after hearing the alert, interrupting communications.
Release and re-key the PTT button to maintain
communications. This will reset the carrier control
timer and turn the transmitter back on.
Low Battery Warning
A low-pitched tone is heard and comes on
indicating that the battery voltage is low. Double
tones are then heard until the PTT or CLEAR button
is pressed.
Low Battery Alert (Transmit Lockout)
If the radio is keyed and a double tone is heard
as well as
discharged beyond the point where the radio will
transmit. The radio will still be able to receive calls
until the battery is discharged beyond the point of
operation, after which the battery will need to be
recharged to resume normal operation.
LOW BATT is displayed, the battery is
Key Press Alert
A short tone or "beep" sounds to indicate a key
has been pressed. A short low-pitched tone indicates
the key is not active in the current mode.
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OPERATION
TURNING ON THE RADIO
1. Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ONOFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A short alert
signal (if enabled through programming)
indicates the radio is ready to use.
2. The display shows the last selected system and
group or a default system and group (depending
on programming).
3. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to
the desired volume level.
4. Select the desired system and group (see
system and group selection section). The display
indicates the current system and group names.
5. The radio is now ready to transmit and receive
calls.
NOTE
In the trunked environment,
be displayed if communication with the
system's control channel cannot be
established. This may occur if, for example,
the radio is out of range of the trunking site.
It may be necessary to move to another
location or select another trunking system to
re-establish the control channel link for
trunked mode operations. CC SCAN is
displayed on the group line until a control
channel is accessed.
CC SCAN will
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SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION
System Selection
Several methods can be used to select a new
system.
METHOD 1: From knob: If system selection is
programmed to the SYSTEM/
GROUP/CHANNEL knob, select a
system by turning the SYSTEM/
GROUP/CHANNEL knob to the
desired system number position (1-
16). The display registers the new
system name on line one.
NOTE: The radio is supplied with a
mechanical stop which can, if desired,
limit the number of positions
accessed. If the knob will not access
all positions, do not force it.
METHOD 2: From keypad: If system selection is
programmed as the primary function
of < and >, select a system by
pressing <, or > to scroll
through the system list. The display
registers the new system name on line
one.
METHOD 3:
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Direct Access: Press 1 to enter the
system select mode. Press the
numeric key which is mapped to the
desired system. Press M. The radio
will move to the selected system.
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