The VXR-9000x-H is commercial-grade 100-watt FM repeater designed to provide reliable two-way full-duplex com-munications over a wide range of environmental conditions.
Designed to mount in a standard 19-inch rack, the VXR-9000x-H is crafted using the latest computer-aided designand manufacturing processes, to ensure a high level of reliability to users. Important channel frequency data is storedin EEPROM, and is easily programmable by a Servicing Technician or Dealer using an IBM compatible personalcomputer and the FIF-10A (or FIF-12) +CT-104A USB Programming Interface andCE60 Software.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derivemaximum performance from your VXR-9000x-H.After reading it, keep this manual handy for quickreference, incase questions arise later on.
Important Note: Internal service work, programming, and accessory installations should only be performedby yourauthorized Vertex Standard Dealer. Dangerous conditions and/or possibly illegal operation may result from im-proper setup, programming, or internal modifications.
SAFETY/WARNINGINFORMATION
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures with aseparation distance of at least 1.98 m (VXR-9000V-H) or 1.62 m (VXR-9000U-H) from all persons duringnormal operation and must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd. This device must be restricted to workrelated operations in an Occupational/Controlled RF exposure Environment, not exceeding a maximumtrans-mitting duty factor of 50%. The antenna(s) used with this device must satisfy the antenna co-location require-ments of 47 C.F.R. 1.1307(b)(3).
NOTICE!
Do not modify this repeater for any reason.
Refer service of this repeater to qualified technicians only.
When the repeater become abnormal, such as the overheating, smoke smell of burning, etc., turn the main
power switch off and disconnect the Main Power Source connector from the rear of the VXR-9000x-Himmediately. Also disconnect any backup power source you may have connected to the rear of the VXR-9000x-H.
Do not place any combustible material near the repeater.Do not spray any liquid over the repeater.Ensure that the power and antenna connections are securely made, using cables with excess capacity for
the power being utilized.
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FRONTPANELCONTROLS&CONNECTORS
POWER(O/I) Switch
This is the main power switch for the repeater.
Power Indicator(MAIN
This LED glows green when the main power sourceis used.
Power Indicator(BACKUP
This LED glows red when the backup power sourceis used.
MIC Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack. This jackis also used for writing and reading channel fre-quency or other configurations via the USB Port ofthe PC on which the clone editor (CE60) is running.
Programmable Function(PF) Key
Six pushbuttons on the front panel are program-mable function (PF) keys, each with an orange in-dicator inside. Each key can be programmed withtwo functions, one for a “long” press and one for a“momentary” press. The PF key functions may becustomized, via programming by your VERTEXSTANDARD dealer, to meet your communicationsnetwork requirements. Note that some functionsmay require the purchase of optional internal ac-cessories.
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TX Indicator
This LED glows red when the repeater is transmit-ting.
Numeric Display
This display consists of two 7-segment LEDs, indi-cating the channel number during normaloperation.If an abnormal condition arises, an error code will bedisplayed:
This LED glows green when the receiving channelis busy.
Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.
VOL Knob
This control knob adjusts the output level of the frontspeaker and external speaker jack on the back panel.
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REAR PANELCONNECTORS
TX AntennaJack
This N-type coaxial jack provides the transmitteroutput signal, for connection to the transmitting an-tenna, or the “TX” jack on the duplexer. The outputimpedance requirement is 50 Ohms.
Backup Power SourceTerminals
If available, a backup 13.6 Volt power source, suchas a rechargeable battery, may be connected here.When the Battery Charge switch (located on the100W PA Unit) is set to “ON,” a “trickle” chargecurrent is present here while the repeater is operat-ing from the “Main Power Source.”
Circuit Protection Fuse
Two 40-Amp blade fuses, for the “Main” and“Backup” power sources, are installed here.
RX AntennaJack
This BNC-type coaxial jack accepts the receiver in-put signal, for connection to the receiving antenna,or the “RX” jack on the duplexer. The input imped-ance requirement is 50 Ohms.
Main Power Source Connector
The primary DC power source should be connectedhere. The power requirements are 13.6 VDC at 30Amps, continuous duty.
External Speaker Jack
This 3.5-mm, 2-pin jack providesvariable audiooutput for an external speaker. The audio outputimpedance at this jack is 4 to 16 Ohms, and the levelvaries according to the setting of the front panel'sVOL knob.
DSUB 25-pinAccessory Connector
This DB-25F connector allows the repeater to be re-mote-controlled by an external controller. Analog I/O signals, such as TX Audio In, Discriminator Out-put, RSSI, etc. are available. Moreover, the VXR-9000x-H provides eight ports that can be pro-grammed for various input or output signals, or forcontrol functions. Each port may be programmedas to its function, its status (input or output), anditslogic (for output ports only).
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INSTALLATION
AntennaConsiderations
Repeater operation requires two antennas, one for re-ceiving and one for transmitting, so that the receivingantenna does not absorb energy from the transmittingantenna. There are a number of ways to do this, depend-ing on the TX/RX frequency separation, and on the lo-cations available for antenna mounting.
Regardless of the above choice, it is of paramount im-portance that the antenna(s) be mounted as high and inthe clear as possible, preferably within line-of-sight toall repeater users. Furthermore, losses in the feedline(s)must be minimized, so the feedline(s) should be highquality, and as short as possible. If a long feedline isnecessary, use coaxial “hardline” cable to reduce losses.
Repeater antennas should have an impedance of 50Ωat the operating frequency. When separate receive andtransmit antennas are used, high-Q narrow-band typesmay serve to minimize interaction.
NEVER TRANSMIT WITHOUT HAVING ATRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTED TO THETX ANTENNA JACK OF THE REPEATER.
Equipment Location
The VXR-9000x-H must be installed in a 19-inch Mount-ing Rack, which will allow for free air flow around theheat sink of the 100 W PA Unit at all times. In warmclimates, the repeater should not be sealed in a small,closed room without air conditioning.
While the operating temperature range of the VXR-9000x-H is quite broad, the best location is one in whichthe air temperature does not approach the extremes ofthe specified range, and one that does not change rap-idly.
Protect the VXR-9000x-H (Mounting Rack) from windand rain, and extremes in temperature or humiditythatmay shorten the useful life of the equipment. Try to lo-cate the VXR-9000x-H (Mounting Rack) in an environ-ment that is also comfortable for service personnel, ifpossible.
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INSTALLATION
PowerSupply
Operation of the VXR-9000x-H requires a power sourcecapable of providing at least 30Amps continuously at
13.6 Volts DC. Please prepare the regulated power sup-ply which satisfies the above voltage and current speci-fications.
Use the DC power cable (VXSTD P/N: T9207279) sup-plied with your repeater for making power connectionsto the power supply. Connect the RED power cable leadto the POSITIVE (+) power supply terminal, and con-nect the BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE (–) power supply terminal.
BackupPowerSupply
For uninterrupted operation during power failures, a12-volt rechargeable type battery (55-Ah or more rec-ommended) may be connected to the BACKUP termi-nal posts on the rear panel. While the repeater is oper-ating from the Main Power Source a slightchargingcurrent will maintain battery charge. In the eventof anunexpected interruption of the Main Power Source, theautomatic power control circuit will automaticallyswitch the repeater to the backup battery, andopera-tion will not be interrupted.
After prolonged operation from the battery, (BackupPower Source), it should be disconnectedfrom the re-peater and recharged separately before re-connecting,as the trickle charge is not sufficient for recharging acompletely discharged battery.
Never reapply the Main Power Source to the repeaterwith a discharged battery connected as backup, as theDC startup current can damage the repeater and bat-tery.
Never short the “Backup Power Sorce” Terminals,when the Battery Charge switch (located on theRelay Unit) is set to “ON.”
ToTXAntenna
RED
BackupBattery
(12V,55Ah)
ToRXAntenna
PowerSupply
(
13.6V,40~50A
RED
BLACK
SuppliedDCPowerCode
(
T9207279
)
)
BLACK
TYPICALLYSETUP
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WARRANTYPOLICY
Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications prod-ucts against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from thedate of purchase.
Limited Warranty Details:
North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspxCustomers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country.