Vega IP-1616 User Manual

Model IP-1616

Radio Control Console

Technical Manual

P.N. 803844 REV A

Remote Control Console I

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................1

2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................1

2.1 MAIN PROCESSOR PCB ..................................................................................................................................1

2.2 KEYPAD PCB AND DISPLAY ...........................................................................................................................1

3 CONTROL AND INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................................2

3.1 FRONT PANEL.................................................................................................................................................2

3.1.1 Select Volume Control:..........................................................................................................................2

3.1.2 Unselect Volume Control:......................................................................................................................2

3.1.3 VU Meter: ..............................................................................................................................................2

3.1.4 12/24 Hour Clock:.................................................................................................................................2

3.1.5 Display Soft Program Keys 1-8:............................................................................................................2

3.1.6 Optional Handset:..................................................................................................................................2

3.1.7 SELect Lines 1-8....................................................................................................................................3

3.1.8 RLS Lines 1-8.........................................................................................................................................3

3.1.9 Line Activity Monitor (LAM) Indication ................................................................................................3

3.1.10 Parallel TX Detect.................................................................................................................................3

3.1.11 MUTE Lines 1-8.....................................................................................................................................3

3.1.12 VOL UP – VOL DOWN Lines 1-8..........................................................................................................3

3.1.13 InPTT Lines 1-8.....................................................................................................................................3

3.1.14 Basic Line/Function Tone Operation.....................................................................................................3

3.1.15 Function Tone Keys F1-F16..................................................................................................................4

3.1.16 Intercom (IC) Button..............................................................................................................................4

3.1.17 MON.......................................................................................................................................................4

3.1.18 PTT ........................................................................................................................................................4

3.2 GROUPING OPTIONS........................................................................................................................................5

3.2.1 GRP and G1 Buttons..............................................................................................................................5

3.2.2 TX ALL Button.......................................................................................................................................5

3.2.3 RX ALL Button.......................................................................................................................................5

3.3 CROSSPATCH OPTIONS....................................................................................................................................6

3.3.1 Crosspatch XP Button............................................................................................................................6

3.4 PAGING OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................6

3.4.1 PAGE Button..........................................................................................................................................6

3.5 CONTROL OPTIONS .........................................................................................................................................7

3.5.1 Supervisor Button ..................................................................................................................................7

3.5.2 AUX1 – AUX2 Buttons...........................................................................................................................7

3.5.3 B Menu Button.......................................................................................................................................7

3.5.4 ALERT1-4 Buttons.................................................................................................................................7

3.5.5 MUTE Button.........................................................................................................................................8

3.5.6 IRR-Internal Recall Recorder Button ....................................................................................................8

3.5.7 DTMF Keypad .......................................................................................................................................8

3.5.8 Per Line Squelch level control...............................................................................................................8

3.5.9 Parallel console update .........................................................................................................................9

3.5.10 Pair Mode..............................................................................................................................................9

3.5.11 RX Block ................................................................................................................................................9

3.5.12 TX Block.................................................................................................................................................9

3.5.13 Dual F-Tone capable.............................................................................................................................9

3.5.14 Incoming Select Call..............................................................................................................................9

3.5.15 Microphone Connections.......................................................................................................................9

3.6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...........................................................................................................................9

3.6.1 +12 Power Connection:.........................................................................................................................9

3.6.2 Battery backup:......................................................................................................................................9

3.6.3 Handset/Headset connection:................................................................................................................9

3.6.4 Desk Microphone connection:.............................................................................................................10

3.6.5 Auxiliary DB25 Connector:.................................................................................................................10

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3.6.5.1 Auxiliary Audio Input:..................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6.5.2 Auxiliary Speaker: ........................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6.5.3 Footswitch: ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6.5.4 Record Output.................................................................................................................................................. 10

3.6.5.5 Auxiliary Relay Output:................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6.6 Ethernet Port:......................................................................................................................................10

4 OPERATION.....................................................................................................................................................11

4.1 RADIO LINES.................................................................................................................................................11

4.1.1 Selecting: .............................................................................................................................................11

4.1.2 Changing Function Tones: ..................................................................................................................11

4.1.3 Muting Unselected Lines: ....................................................................................................................11

4.1.4 Releasing a Line:.................................................................................................................................11

4.1.5 Adjusting receive volume:....................................................................................................................11

4.1.6 Instant PTT:.........................................................................................................................................11

4.1.7 Supervisory Control Button:................................................................................................................11

4.1.8 Sending Alert Tones:............................................................................................................................11

4.1.9 RX ALL Button:....................................................................................................................................12

4.1.10 TX ALL Button:....................................................................................................................................12

4.1.11 Timed MUTE Button:...........................................................................................................................12

4.1.12 Intercom to parallel console:...............................................................................................................12

4.1.13 DTMF Decoder:...................................................................................................................................12

4.2 GROUP/SIMUL-SELECT OPERATION.............................................................................................................12

4.2.1 GRP Button..........................................................................................................................................12

4.2.2 G1 Button.............................................................................................................................................12

4.3 CROSSPATCH OPERATION .............................................................................................................................13

4.3.1 Putting Lines into Crosspatch mode:...................................................................................................13

4.3.2 Blocking a line.....................................................................................................................................13

4.3.3 Talking on a crosspatch group:...........................................................................................................13

4.3.4 To disengage a crosspatch group:.......................................................................................................13

4.4 PAGING.........................................................................................................................................................14

4.5 IRR-INTERNAL RECALL RECORDER..............................................................................................................15

5 PROGRAMMING.............................................................................................................................................16

5.1 ENTERING THE SETUP MODE ........................................................................................................................16

5.2 SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK.......................................................................................................................16

5.3 SETTING THE PIN NUMBER...........................................................................................................................16

5.4 SETTING THE BASIC IP INFORMATION............................................................................................................17

5.5 ENTERING IP-1616 WEB SETUP....................................................................................................................18

5.5.1 Orange Crossover Cable .....................................................................................................................18

5.6 BASIC ETHERNET SETUP...............................................................................................................................19

5.6.1 Use DHCP Server:...............................................................................................................................19

5.6.2 Unit IP Address: ..................................................................................................................................20

5.6.3 Subnet Mask:........................................................................................................................................20

5.6.4 Gateway Address:................................................................................................................................20

5.6.5 DNS Addresses 1-2:.............................................................................................................................20

5.6.6 SNTP Address:.....................................................................................................................................20

5.6.7 SNPT Update Interval: ........................................................................................................................20

5.6.8 SNTP Local Time Offset: .....................................................................................................................20

5.6.9 Packet Delay Before Playback: ...........................................................................................................20

5.6.10 QOS Bits:.............................................................................................................................................21

5.6.11 Local IP Addresses:.............................................................................................................................21

5.7 MULTICAST SETUP........................................................................................................................................22

5.7.1 Enable via Ethernet:............................................................................................................................22

5.7.2 Multicast Address: ...............................................................................................................................22

5.7.3 RX and TX Ports:.................................................................................................................................22

5.7.4 Channel Hops:.....................................................................................................................................22

5.8 PER LINE SETUP PARAMETERS .....................................................................................................................23

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5.8.1.1 Line Enabled:................................................................................................................................................... 23

5.8.1.2 Select Call String:............................................................................................................................................ 24

5.8.1.3 Select Call Open Time:.................................................................................................................................... 24

5.8.1.4 Disable Mute:................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.8.1.5 Min Mute Level:.............................................................................................................................................. 24

5.8.1.6 TX Enabled:..................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.8.1.7 InPTT Enable:.................................................................................................................................................. 24

5.8.1.8 Duplex Enable: ................................................................................................................................................ 24

5.8.1.9 F-Tone 1-16 Enable:........................................................................................................................................ 24

5.8.1.10 Ftone1-16 Alphanumeric:............................................................................................................................ 24

5.8.1.11 RX Block:.................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.8.1.12 TX Block: .................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.8.1.13 Pairs/Wildcard:............................................................................................................................................ 24

5.9 GENERAL GAIN SETUP..................................................................................................................................25

5.10 GLOBAL SYSTEM SETUP ...............................................................................................................................26

5.10.1 Supervisor Enable: ..............................................................................................................................27

5.10.2 Supervisor Timeout:.............................................................................................................................27

5.10.3 TX All Key Enable:..............................................................................................................................27

5.10.4 TX Delay:.............................................................................................................................................27

5.10.5 Auto Monitor Enable:..........................................................................................................................27

5.10.6 CRP Timeout: ......................................................................................................................................27

5.10.7 Mute UNSEL w/ PTT:..........................................................................................................................27

5.10.8 Master Mute:........................................................................................................................................27

5.10.9 SEL Tape Output Mix:.........................................................................................................................27

5.10.10 SEL Tape with Volume: ...................................................................................................................27

5.10.11 Handset or Headset RX routing:......................................................................................................27

5.10.12 Summed RX to Handset or Headset:................................................................................................27

5.10.13 Panel PTT Default Mic:...................................................................................................................27

5.10.14 DTMF Keypad Enable:....................................................................................................................28

5.10.15 DTMF Flywheel:..............................................................................................................................28

5.10.16 DTMF On Time: ..............................................................................................................................28

5.10.17 DTMF Off Time:..............................................................................................................................28

5.10.18 DTMF Phone Level: ........................................................................................................................28

5.10.19 DTMF Line Level:............................................................................................................................28

5.10.20 DTMF Sidetone:...............................................................................................................................28

5.10.21 DTMF Sidetone Level:.....................................................................................................................28

5.10.22 Group G1 Setups: ............................................................................................................................28

5.10.23 Aux Relay Button Setups:.................................................................................................................28

5.10.24 Alert Tone Buttons Setup:................................................................................................................28

5.10.25 B Menu Button Setup:......................................................................................................................28

5.11 PAGING SETUP ..............................................................................................................................................29

5.11.1 2 Tone 100 Setup:................................................................................................................................29

5.11.1.1 Name for Paging Setup:............................................................................................................................... 29

5.11.1.2 Delay before first Tone:............................................................................................................................... 29

5.11.1.3 Tone #1 and #2 Group Numbers: ................................................................................................................ 29

5.11.1.4 Tone #1 Duration: ....................................................................................................................................... 30

5.11.1.5 Gap Duration: .............................................................................................................................................. 31

5.11.1.6 Tone #2 Duration: ....................................................................................................................................... 31

5.11.1.7 Group Tone Duration: ................................................................................................................................. 31

5.11.1.8 Enable Diagonal Tone: ................................................................................................................................ 31

5.11.2 2 Tone 1000 Setup:..............................................................................................................................31

5.11.2.1 Name for Paging Setup:............................................................................................................................... 31

5.11.2.2 Delay before first Tone:............................................................................................................................... 31

5.11.2.3 Tone Plan Number:...................................................................................................................................... 31

5.11.2.4 Tone #1 Duration: ....................................................................................................................................... 33

5.11.2.5 Gap Duration: .............................................................................................................................................. 33

5.11.2.6 Tone #2 Duration: ....................................................................................................................................... 33

5.11.2.7 Group Tone Duration: ................................................................................................................................. 33

5.11.2.8 Enable Diagonal Tone: ................................................................................................................................ 33

5.11.2.9 Diagonal Tone Location: ............................................................................................................................. 33

5.11.3 DTMF Paging:.....................................................................................................................................34

5.11.3.1 Name for Paging Setup:............................................................................................................................... 34

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5.11.3.2 Delay before first Tone:............................................................................................................................... 34

5.11.3.3 Digit On Time: ............................................................................................................................................ 34

5.11.3.4 Digit Off Time:............................................................................................................................................ 34

5.11.3.5 Total Page Digits: ........................................................................................................................................ 34

5.11.4 Manual Paging:...................................................................................................................................34

5.11.4.1 Name for Paging Setup:............................................................................................................................... 34

5.11.4.2 Delay before first Tone:............................................................................................................................... 34

5.11.4.3 Gap Duration: .............................................................................................................................................. 34

5.12 PAGE TABLE ENTRIES:..................................................................................................................................35

5.13 CLONE FROM OTHER CONSOLE ....................................................................................................................36

5.14 PIN CHANGE ................................................................................................................................................37

5.15 SAVE TO EEPROM.......................................................................................................................................37

5.16 REPROGRAMMING THE IP-1616 SOFTWARE..................................................................................................38

6 SAMPLE SETUP PROCEDURE.....................................................................................................................39

6.1 TRANSMIT PATH:..........................................................................................................................................39

6.1.1 Microphone adjustments......................................................................................................................39

6.1.2 Adjusting the desk microphone level....................................................................................................39

6.1.3 Adjusting the gooseneck microphone level..........................................................................................39

6.1.4 Earth Ground.......................................................................................................................................39

7 SCHEMATICS, PARTS PLACEMENTS, AND BILLS OF MATERIAL...................................................40

7.1 MAIN PROCESSOR PCB ................................................................................................................................40

7.2 KEYPAD PCB................................................................................................................................................41

7.3 IP-1616 ASSY DRAWING.............................................................................................................................42

8 WARRANTY, SERVICE, REPAIR AND COMMENTS ..............................................................................43

9 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................44

Table of Figures

Figure 1 Main Display View........................................................................................................................... 2

Figure 2 Cross Patch Display view.................................................................................................................6

Figure 3 Paging Display view......................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 5 Cross Patch Display view............................................................................................................... 13

Figure 6 Initial Setup display screen............................................................................................................. 16

Figure 7 Clock setting display screen ........................................................................................................... 16

Figure 8 IP Address setup screen.................................................................................................................. 17

Figure 9 IP Address setup screen.................................................................................................................. 17

Figure 10 IP Address setup screen................................................................................................................ 17

Figure 11 Initial WEB Browser screen......................................................................................................... 18

Figure 12 Basic Ethernet screen.................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 13 Multicast Port setup screen........................................................................................................... 22

Figure 14 TCRD Setup screen......................................................................................................................23

Figure 15 General setup screen..................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 16 Global setup screen....................................................................................................................... 26

Figure 17 Paging setup screen ...................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 18 2-Tone 100 paging setup screen................................................................................................... 29

Figure 19 2-Tone 1000 paging setup screen.................................................................................................31

Figure 20 DTMF Paging screen.................................................................................................................... 34

Figure 22 Paging Directory screen................................................................................................................ 35

Figure 23 Cloning screen.............................................................................................................................. 36

Figure 24 PIN number change screen...........................................................................................................37

Figure 25 Load/Save screen.......................................................................................................................... 37

Figure 26 FTP Reprogramming Screen ........................................................................................................ 38

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1 Introduction

The IP-1616 is a unique multi-channel full-featured self-contained desktop radio control console. It will control up
to 8 lines, contains two-tone paging, crosspatch, parallel update, and numerous other standard VoIP console features.

The IP-1616 as an Ethernet only console; you can use the Vega IP223 adapter panel enabling you to connect
between the console and your base station via a Ethernet connection. The IP223 accommodates Ethernet connections
for controlling two radios.

The IP-1616 sports a LCD display, which provides channel alpha/numeric indication, clock and audio-level meter
with a modern membrane keypad. These features allows for a more flexible dispatch environment in which the
console may be installed. The dispatcher can easily operate the console while sitting or standing.

The IP-1616 will accommodate a desk microphone, gooseneck microphone along with a handset (or headset) as
indicated on the rear of the IP-1616 console. When a PTT occurs from either of the two microphones, the other will
mute so as not to pick-up unnecessary ambient noise during transmission. When the handset is taken off hook and a
line is Selected, the receive audio from that line is transferred to the earpiece.

The IP-1616 is a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based design, allowing easy field programmability using a computer
with installed WEB browser. Unlike other manufacturers’ equipment, no additional software is required to program
the IP-1616 console. Modifications and enhancements can generally be made via a software change only. If the user
determines they require a special feature enhancement, please contact the Vega Sales Department for cost and
feasibility.

2 Hardware Overview

The IP-1616 is a multi-line; multi-mode console designed specifically for medium level system requirements. All
functions are housed in a single modern looking console and consist of the following sub-assemblies: Main
Processing Board and Keypad/Display Board.

2.1 Main Processor PCB

The Main Processor board contains two distinct sections, the Ethernet front end and the Signal processing circuitry.
The Ethernet front end consists of an ARM processor with an Ethernet MAC, connected to the Physical Interface IC
and Transformer. Around the ARM processor are various peripheral devices, including FLASH and SDRAM. This
section controls all the Ethernet processing, such as the FTP server; web page and packet transfer for the IP-1616.
The Signal processing section, featuring the TMS320C5510 is used to do all the audio processing for each of the 18
full duplex channels, plus 4 additional channels of user I/O audio. The DSP also controls all the keypad and device
I/O, as well as, the LED and LCD display drivers. The Signal processing section also included SRAM and SDRAM
for audio play back features and a Real Time Clock. This board is connected to the Back Plane by two 20-pin
connectors.

2.2 Keypad PCB and Display

The Keypad board is interfaced to the main board via a 20-pin IDC ribbon cable. The board contains the circuitry to
drive the 152 LED’s, decode the keypad matrix, and interface the DSP to the display. The display is mounted to the
chassis cover with four screws and connected to Keypad PCB with a 14-pin IDC ribbon cable.

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3 Control and Indicator Descriptions

3.1 Front Panel

3.1.1 Select Volume Control:

Adjusts the speaker level of the Selected line’s audio. A minimum volume level can be set in software so that the
console operator cannot turn the volume to zero.

3.1.2 Unselect Volume Control:

Adjusts the speaker level of the all lines not selected or muted. A minimum volume level can be set in software so
that the console operator cannot turn the volume to zero.

3.1.3 VU Meter:

Displays Selected receive and Microphone audio bus levels. This meter is shown on the top line of the display and
utilizes the first 12 display elements from the upper left. Range will be from –20 to +3dBm

3.1.4 12/24 Hour Clock:

A user selectable 12/24 Hour clock will be displayed in the upper right corner of the display. See figure 1

Figure 1 Main Display View

3.1.5 Display Soft Program Keys 1-8:

Eight keys will be placed under the display. The function of the key will be listed on the bottom of the display and
change based on the current mode of operation as well as for setup purposes. These keys are not backlit.

3.1.6 Optional Handset:

When you come off hook the selected receive audio is transferred to the earpiece and the microphone mouthpiece
becomes active.

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3.1.7 SELect Lines 1-8

The Select key selects the line for transmit operation or phone line selection. The select
keys function in a 1 of N manner. The GRP key must be toggled ON to select multiple lines

SEL

for simultaneous transmission.

3.1.8 RLS Lines 1-8

The Release key is used to unselect or release the line. This key is active only when the line
is currently selected or OFF-Hook. If the line is a phone line pressing release will generate
a flash-hook, hold down for 1 second and release to put phone ON-hook.

RLS

3.1.9 Line Activity Monitor (LAM) Indication

When RX audio is above the (settable) squelch threshold, a Blinking GREEN LED
indication under the RLS key for the line. The squelch threshold will be independently
settable for selected or unselected operation. The duration of the LAM indication will also

MUTE

be settable from 1-15 seconds.

3.1.10 Parallel TX Detect

Each line will have a parallel TX Detect that will cause the RLS GREEN LED to turn Solid
while the selected key tone is detected. In addition, it will be possible to mute the line if
TX is detected on it.

3.1.11 MUTE Lines 1-8

This mute is a single line only mute. When a line is not selected it is always in unselect
mode unless muted. MUTE will be backlit with YELLOW LED. The MUTE button will
have no effect on a Selected line. There is also the ability to set the level of mute as a setup
option.

3.1.12 VOL UP – VOL DOWN Lines 1-8

These two keys are used to control the volume of the audio present on the channel be it
select or unselect. These keys are not backlit.

InPTT

single line without having to reset the group setup. Phone line cards will light the LED if no phone line is connected
or the line is OFF-hook. This key is backlit with a RED LED.

3.1.13 InPTT Lines 1-8

Instant PTT is used to immediately key up the radio on that line only. All other selected
lines are ignored. This allows the console operator to be able to immediately respond on a

3.1.14 Basic Line/Function Tone Operation

The basic operating scenario would be a single line and function tone selected. Lines can be selected individually by
pressing any LN1-LN8 and function tone button F1-F16. Upon keying the microphone, a high level guard tone
followed the selected function tone is sent out, the low level guard tone is then transmitted along with the
microphone audio. Each Line/Function pair is unique and can have its’ own alphanumeric characters assigned to it
in the programming mode. The default characters have the LNx Fy label in the display with “x” the line number and
“y” the function number. Function Buttons can have either single or dual functions and is setup in the tech mode.

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3.1.15 Function Tone Keys F1-F16

F1 F3 F5 F7 F9 F11 F13 F15

F2 F4 F6 F8 F10 F12 F14 F16

The function tone keys are used to select a function tone for a specific line. This function tone will be remembered
per line. If a group PTT is sent, the function tone that corresponds to each line will be sent on that line. If the
Function tone button is pressed independently, a Guard-Function burst is sent with no hold tone. Options will exist
to allow function tone keys to be programmed for disabled, levels, frequency, dual tone, and duration. These keys
are backlit with a single RED LED.

3.1.16 Intercom (IC) Button

When the IC button is pressed and held down the IP-1616 transmits audio without activating the tone generator.
Intercom is a PTT operation with the tone generator disabled. This is useful for communications between paralleled
consoles.

3.1.17 MON

MON

The MON key will send the monitor burst. The MON button should have the same programming options as the
function tone keys. This key is backlit with a single RED LED.

3.1.18 PTT

TRANSMIT

The PTT button will send the Guard-Function-Hold sequence on all Selected Channels

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3.2 Grouping Options

3.2.1 GRP and G1 Buttons

G1GRP

The GRP button is a press ON/OFF button that disables the 1of N functionality of the console. When the GRPSEL
button is selected it will illuminated and the operator can set up a Simul-group with as many tone lines desired. As
long as the button is illuminated the operator may add or delete lines in the group. The Green LED above each line
selection button denotes that the line is selected for transmission and reception. When the operator is finished setting
up the Simul-group the operator presses the GRP button again to revert back to the 1of N mode.

The G1 button allows for selection of a preprogrammed group. Within the tech mode, it is possible to set up
preprogrammed group. See Section 4.2 for operation of this feature.

3.2.2 TX ALL Button

TX ALL (Transmit All): This feature gives the user a convenient means of selecting all

lines for Simul-transmissions without having to group select one at a time.
To initiate Simulcast, momentarily touch the "TX ALL" on the keyboard. The line

TxALL

description will change to "TX ALL", and all available lines will automatically be
selected.

To disengage Simulcast, simply Select a single line in the usual manner, or press TX

again to revert to the previous setup.

3.2.3 RX ALL Button

RX ALL (Receive All): When pressed all lines are put into the unselect receive mode,

i.e. any line that is in the Mute mode will automatically be reset to unselect.

RxALL

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3.3 Crosspatch Options

3.3.1 Crosspatch XP Button

X P

The XP key is LED backlit red to match the cross patch red select LED’s. Upon being pressed and released, the key
should illuminate solid, as do all the keys selected within the crosspatch. Any line that is in a crosspatch is lit red at
all times except when another crosspatch, to which it doesn’t belong, is selected. To add a line to the desired
crosspatch, press the associated lines SEL key. To drop it from the cross patch, press the RLS key.

The console operator cannot place calls that are in a current crosspatch into another crosspatch. If the operator
attempts to do so an error beep and message is placed onto the screen.

Figure 2 Cross Patch Display view

Figure 2 shows the view on the display when a crosspatch button is pressed; see Section 4.4 in this manual for
operation of crosspatch feature.

3.4 Paging Options

3.4.1 PAGE Button

The PAGE key will open the paging system on the display, see figure 3. The display and

PAGE

Upon pressing the page button, the top of the list of persons stored in the internal page table will be shown in the
display. The console operator can then scroll though that list, selecting the person/group to page. Each entry shall
have a number associated with it allowing direct entry of a page number to speed the page operation. See Section

4.5 for operation of the paging feature.

soft keys are then used to select the person/persons/groups that need to have a page sent to
them. The operator can then send the page or discard it. This key is backlit with a single
RED LED.

001:Siren On 12:00AM
>*002:Siren Off
003:Big Greg
LAST STACK UP DOWN SEND EXIT

PROG1

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Figure 3 Paging Display view

PROG4

PROG5

PROG6

PROG7

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3.5 Control Options

3.5.1 Supervisor Button

The SUP Button is used to disable all units on a particular line. Its connection is similar
to that of the crossmute function. Tech mode is utilized to determine which consoles will
have supervisory capability. It is possible to setup only specific consoles with this feature.

SUP

together. In addition the shield of the DB25 also needs to be connected together on all consoles, serving as a
common ground for all consoles. Assuming that console 1 has supervisory capability, when activated, Line 1 on
parallel consoles 2 and 3 would then be inhibited.

If a console has the feature enabled, by pressing the SUP Button, the Button will light and
disable all connected paralleled consoles. On the consoles that are being supervised, the
SUP Button will blink, if they have selected a line that the supervisor has selected. Pin 24
(line 1) and Pin 18 (line 2) of the DB25 line connector of all consoles are connected

3.5.2 AUX1 – AUX2 Buttons

A1 A2

These keys are used to close the auxiliary relays located on the back panel. Possible options include: Latch On/Off,
momentary, and timed. These keys are backlit with a single RED LED. . It can be disabled at setup time

Toggle Relay; gives the AUX button the ability to control the AUX RELAY output on the back panel. When
pressed, the Button will light and the relay will close. The next time the AUX button is pressed, the Button’s light
will turn off and the relay will open. The relay is rated to handle 500mA at 12VDC or 250mA at 115VAC.

Momentary Relay closes the relay for as long as the AUX button is pressed. The relay is rated to handle 500mA at
12VDC or 250mA at 115VAC.

3.5.3 B Menu Button

B1

The B menu button is used to update the display with 7 pre-programmed pages using the 8 soft keys below the
display. When pressed the display will show seven B and an exit key as shown above.

3.5.4 ALERT1-4 Buttons

ALERT 4ALERT 1 ALERT 2 ALERT 3

The ALERT 1-4 keys will be settable for one of the 5 possible Alert tone sequences. When pressed that alert tone
will be sent. If the line is not already keyed up, the line(s) will be key up and send the alert tone. The levels and
frequencies of the Alert tones will be programmable as well as the cadence. The five possible cadences will include:
Steady Tone, Hi-Lo Warble, Siren and Pulsed Steady Tone. These keys are backlit with a single RED LED.

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LINE 1/FREQ 1 12:00AM

Instant Recall Recorder:(UN)SELECT

Current Position:

-

SEL UNS

10 +10 PLAY STOP EXIT

PROG1

PROG2

PROG3

PROG4

PROG5

PROG6

PROG7

PROG8

3.5.5 MUTE Button

MUTE

The MUTE Button is used to mute unselect audio. It is programmable in tech mode to be a mute when pressed, or
mute for a programmable period of time. As long as MUTE is active, the Button will be lit up.

3.5.6 IRR-Internal Recall Recorder Button

IRR

20

-

Figure 4 IRR Display screen

The IRR button can be used to recall audio received in the last 4 minutes. The operator will be able to choose
whether this is Select or Unselect audio as well as the time frame from which to being or end playing. The initial
screen is shown in figure 4. See Section 4.6 for operation of the IRR feature.

3.5.7 DTMF Keypad

The DTMF keypad is the standard 16 key
version. No backlighting is used for any of
the keys. The Alphabet characters are
included on the keys for alpha dialing. The
DTMF key being pressed/sent will sound
through the current speaker for feedback
purposes. The DTMF keys, when held, will
continue to sound their respective digit and
end upon release. If the IP-1616 is not keyed
when a DTMF key is pressed, the Guard­Function-Hold sequence will be sent before
the DTMF sound is placed onto the TX lines.
The DTMF keypad will just send the digit if
the unit is already transmitting. The keypad
should have programmable options to disable
it or to use it with no Guard-Function-Hold
sequence. The DTMF level should be
programmable. The DTMF hang time should
be programmable. The On-Off intervals
should also be programmable for sending
strings.

1 2 3

ABC DEF

4 5 6

GHI

JKL

7 8 9

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

*

MNO

#0

A

B

C

D

3.5.8 Per Line Squelch level control

Triggered from the LAM indications, if enabled receive audio is sent to speaker only when the LAM circuits are
active on a per channel basis.

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3.5.9 Parallel console update

The console will also run the standard function tone detector on all lines. This means that if it detects another
console keying up on a particular line, it will be able to detect the function tone being sent and change the local
function tone to the same number. This is so that parallel consoles can always stay on the same frequency across an
installation and gives the operator of the console an indication of what the last PTT command used as a frequency.

3.5.10 Pair Mode

There are four available wildcard groups. Function tones 1 and 2 are not allowed in a wildcard group and a function
tone may not be part of more than one group.

3.5.11 RX Block

The RX block function will allow the user to setup a number of other channels that should be RX muted during
transmit on this channel. As a setup item this requires that each channel have a list of up to 8 other channels that are
RX blocked. This results in a square 8x8 matrix. Consoles in the same room could be cross-muted for any blocked
channel, or they could RX block based on their own RX Block table and TX Detect input. The LED blinking the
mute button on the affected lines indicates RX Block.

3.5.12 TX Block

TX Block is defined as not allowing certain lines to both exist in the same group. If the operator tries to put TX
Blocked lines into a group the console will not allow it. Indications will be by audible feedback and a brief error
message on the display.

3.5.13 Dual F-Tone capable

The F1-F16 keys will be programmable such that they can send a defined Dual Function tone.

3.5.14 Incoming Select Call

A programmable incoming DTMF string will be setup per line. When the DTMF string is detected on a line, the
console will alarm (programmable) and the line will open the mute gate for the line for a programmable period of
time. When the timer ends, the line will go back to Mute condition, but the MUTE key will blink to indicate to the
user the line that the call came in on. The SEL key will continue to blink until a PTT operation is completed which
includes the line the DTMF string came in on. This function will also be capable of utilizing the radio ANI’s for this
function when implemented in IP223.

3.5.15 Microphone Connections

A desk microphone, gooseneck microphone may be installed for operation along with a handset (or headset) as
indicated on the rear of the IP-1616. When a PTT occurs from either of the two microphones, the other will mute so
as not to pick-up unnecessary ambient noise during transmission. Note that, in dual microphone configurations, the
desk microphone is the default microphone. The dedicated PTT button on the handset or headset must be pressed to
use the handset/headset.

3.6 Rear Panel Connections

3.6.1 +12 Power Connection:

The supplied inline power supplied is connected at J3.

3.6.2 Battery backup:

The Auxiliary power input J18 (3-Pin terminal block) is a diode-protected +12V input used for battery backup. Pin
(E) is also connected to the chassis allowing for positive grounding of the unit.

3.6.3 Handset/Headset connection:

Connection of handset or headset adaptor boxes (HB-2 or HB-3) is accomplished at this 4-pin modular jack.

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3.6.4 Desk Microphone connection:

Connection of the MD-MS desk microphone is accomplished at this RJ-12 modular jack.

3.6.5 Auxiliary DB25 Connector:

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1. AUX Relay 1 Common 14. AUX Relay 1 N.C.

2. AUX Relay 1 N.O. 15. AUX Relay 2 Common

3. AUX Relay 2 N.C. 16. AUX Relay 2 N.O.

4. SPKRSEL - 17. SPKRSEL +

5. SPKRUNSEL - 18. SPKRUNSEL +

6. FTWS 19. N/C

7. N/C 20. N/C

8. N/C 21. N/C

9. N/C 22. N/C

10. N/C 23. Unselect Tape Out

11. Unselect Tape Out 24. Select Tape Out

12. Select Tape Out 25. AUX PTT

13. AUX Audio IN Shield/Shell = Ground

13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

DB25

Connector

3.6.5.1 Auxiliary Audio Input:

The DB25 AUX connector provides AUX Audio Input and PTT. Pulling PTT to ground activates the Audio Input
line for transmitting. This input is a high impedance capacitance coupled input.

3.6.5.2 Auxiliary Speaker:

The DB25 AUX connector has Selected and Unselected audio outputs for driving external 8-ohm speakers.

3.6.5.3 Footswitch:

The DB25 AUX connector provides footswitch connection. This input acts as a console PTT when it is shorted to
ground.

3.6.5.4 Record Output

The DB25 AUX connector has Selected and Unselected audio via 600ohm transformer output for connection to a
voice-logging recorder.

3.6.5.5 Auxiliary Relay Output:

The DB25 AUX connector provides connection to the AUX relays, depending on the setting of the AUX button in
the tech mode, this output is a relay closure that can be used for whatever purpose is required.

3.6.6 Ethernet Port:

The Ethernet port connector supports a Tbase 10/100 CAT 5E connection.

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LINE 1/FREQ 1 12:00AM

PROG1

PROG2

PROG3

PROG4

PROG5

PROG6

PROG7

PROG8

4 Operation

4.1 Radio Lines

4.1.1 Selecting:

When the desired line Select pushbutton is momentarily pressed, the receive audio from this Selected line is placed
on the speaker and the previously Selected line is disengaged. The currently Selected line name (programmable) is
displayed on the screen and the line Select indicator is illuminated.

The receive audio from the selected line will be heard on the consoles Select speaker and can be adjusted by the
selected master volume control, If the handset or headset is taken off hook, the receive audio is transferred to the
earpiece.

4.1.2 Changing Function Tones:

The function tone keys are used to select a function tone for a specific line. This function tone will be remembered
per line. If a group PTT is sent, the function tone that corresponds to each line will be sent on that line. If the
Function tone button is pressed independently, a Guard-Function burst is sent with no hold tone, these keys are
backlit with a single RED LED.

4.1.3 Muting Unselected Lines:

All 8 lines of receiver audio are played out the unselect speaker; undesired receiver audio may be muted by pressing
that lines MUTE button. The orange LED under the MUTE pushbutton will also illuminate to indicate a muted
condition.

The level of mute can be adjusted by the individual line volume controls, upon power-up, all lines will be Un-muted
until either engaging the Mute pushbutton, engaging the line Select pushbutton, or by a valid DTMF decode for each
line.

4.1.4 Releasing a Line:

To release a radio line, simply press the RLS pushbutton for that line.

4.1.5 Adjusting receive volume:

These two keys are used to control the volume of the audio present on the channel be it select or unselect. These
keys are not backlit.

4.1.6 Instant PTT:

To generate a PTT tone sequence whether the line is Selected or not, simply press the desired line’s instant PTT
pushbutton.

4.1.7 Supervisory Control Button:

The SUP Button is used to disable all units on a particular line, by pressing the SUP Button, the Button will light and
disable all connected paralleled consoles. On the consoles that are being supervised, the SUP Button will blink, if
they have selected a line that the supervisor has selected

4.1.8 Sending Alert Tones:

To send any of the alert tones down a selected line simply press the desired alert tone button.

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4.1.9 RX ALL Button:

The RX ALL button is used as a global reset (clear) command for all active individual Mutes.

4.1.10 TX ALL Button:

The TX ALL button is used to select all lines for transmit with one button press.

4.1.11 Timed MUTE Button:

The timed MUTE button is used to mute all lines not in the Select condition, ideal when monitored lines need to be
silenced for a timed period to concentrate on selected call.

4.1.12 Intercom to parallel console:

To intercom to a parallel console simply select a shared line and press INTERCOM.

4.1.13 DTMF Decoder:

When a four digit DTMF code is sent from a mobile to the console, the code is decoded, the Select switch's Red
LED lights, and the console starts monitoring that line. The line will be monitored for 15 seconds. The call light will
stay on until the call is answered by the operator (base station Selected).

4.2 Group/SIMUL-Select operation

4.2.1 GRP Button

To manually select a group for transmit, simply press the GRP button (GRP LED on) and select any number of lines
via the desired SEL buttons. To release a line from the group simply press the desired lines RLS button while the
GRP button is illuminated. When the desired group is setup, simply toggle the GRP button (GRP LED off), when
the group is no longer required simply select another line and the group will clear.

4.2.2 G1 Button

This button is used when a predetermined group is known and used frequently, simply press the G1 button and the
predetermined group will be selected. If additional lines need to be added to the group, simply press the GRP button
(GRP LED on) and select any number of lines via the desired SEL buttons, when the group is no longer required
simply select another line and the group will clear.

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BLOCK PTT

DRPALL

EXIT

4.3 Crosspatch Operation

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CROSS PATCH X

12:00AM

PROG1 PROG2

The VOX detectors are used to determine which line has PTT control. Only one line can have PTT control within
the crosspatch at a time. All others are locked out until PTT control is relinquished or dropped. There is a
programmable hang timer on the PTT action from 50ms to 2000ms.

Another programming option is an inactivity timer and indication. The timer is set from the web browser interface
and goes off after the programmed interval when no activity has been detected within the patch. The programming
should include the option to automatically shutdown the patch or just notify the console operator of its timeout
expiration.

Softkey 1 is set for BLOCK. When pressed this key forcibly drops the current line that has control of the PTT
operation. The console will then wait for another line to take control of the crosspatch. This means that the line that
was just dropped, CANNOT take control until another line has done so first.

Softkey 2 is the console operator crosspatch PTT. When pressed, this button will light the PTT light and send
console audio to all channels within the selected crosspatch group.

Softkey 3 is the Drop all key. It Releases (RLS) all lines in the crosspatch, effectively stopping the patch.
Softkey 8 is the Exit key. When pressed the display will exit the cross patch mode, if a cross patch is left active, the

Red LED’s under the Crosspatch keys (C1-C3) blink as an indication of an active crosspatch.

PROG3 PROG4 PROG5 PROG6 PROG7 PROG8

Figure 5 Cross Patch Display view

4.3.1 Putting Lines into Crosspatch mode:

Select any of crosspatch select button (LED on), now select the desired lines and the RED LED will illuminate as
lines are selected. When finished selecting the crosspatch group, toggle the crosspatch select button again.

NOTE: Phone lines can only be added to crosspatch groups once the call is received or placed.

When multiple crosspatches are enabled, C1, C2 and C3 button LED’s will blink when there is an active patch
programmed into that location.

4.3.2 Blocking a line

At times it will be required to block a line from control of a crosspatch (noise on line, offending user, etc.), simply
select the desired crosspatch group and press the soft key labeled BLOCK (PROG1 soft key).

4.3.3 Talking on a crosspatch group:

To talk on a crosspatch group press display PTT (PROG2 soft key) and talk into the mic as normal. If multiple
crosspatches are enabled, select the desired C1, C2 and C3 button then press Crosspatch PTT (PROG2 soft key).

4.3.4 To disengage a crosspatch group:

To disengage a crosspatch group, simply select the desired crosspatch group and press display DRPALL (PROG3
soft key).

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4.4 Paging

The PAGE key will open the paging system on the display. The display and soft keys are then used to select the
person/persons/groups that need to have a page sent to them. The operator can then send the page or discard it. This
key is backlit with a single RED LED.

Upon pressing the page button, the top of the list of persons stored in the internal page table will be shown in the
display. The console operator can then scroll though that list, selecting the person/group to page. Each entry shall
have a number associated with it allowing direct entry of a page number to speed the page operation.

001:Siren On 12:00AM
>*002:Siren Off
003:Big Greg
LAST STACK UP DOWN SEND EXIT

PROG1

The following softkey options shall be presented when the Page key is pressed.

LAST = recalls last page sent
STACK = Stacking, enter or select page, press (STACK) select next page and press

(STACK), when complete press (SEND)
UP = Scroll UP thru paging library
DOWN = Scroll DOWN thru paging library
SEND = send selected or last page
EXIT = Exit without sending page

PAGE = Start and Send button
DTMF keypad Digits

0-9 = Allows direct entry of a three digit number specifying a particular page.
A = UP button
B = Down button
C = Last Key button
D = Exit button
* = Stack

TRANSMIT (PTT) Button = Hold at end of page to add voice or press during page to stop

page.
DTMF Digits = Allows direct entry of a three digit number specifying a particular page.

The “>” symbol is placed in column 1 of the display to show the user where in the list they are pointing. When scroll
down is pressed and the “>” is at the bottom entry, the display scrolls down one position. The converse is true if the
“>” is at the top of the display. The “*” shows if a page has been selected for a send or stack operation.

PROG2

PROG3

PROG4

PROG5

PROG6

PROG7

PROG8

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LINE 1/FREQ 1 12:00AM

Instant Recall Recorder:(UN)SELECT

Current Position:

-

20s

SEL UNS

10 +10 PLAY STOP EXIT

PROG1

PROG2

PROG3

PROG4

PROG5

PROG6

PROG7

PROG8

4.5 IRR-Internal Recall Recorder

The IRR button is used to recall audio received or transmitted during the last 4 minutes, the operator will be able to
choose whether this is Select or Unselect audio as well as the time frame from which to begin or end playing. Upon
pressing IRR button the display will show the current time position of 20 seconds, to increase the playback time
simply press softkey 3 (-10) for the desired time of playback then press PLAY. The initial screen is shown below.

-

SEL = Recalls Selected audio for playback
UNS = Recalls Unselected audio for playback

-10 = Step back in time frame
+10 = Step foreword in time frame
PLAY = Starts audio playback
STOP = Stops audio playback
EXIT = Exit to main display