Digital capable and analog plus stations (181 pages)
Summary of Contents for Motorola RPU2160
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Installation and User Guide Models RPU2160/RPU4160...
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RF energy awareness For a list of Motorola-approved antennas and other C a u t i o n information contained in the accessories, visit the following web site which lists...
OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience Read these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Keep these instructions. Use only the attachments/accessories specified Heed all warnings. by the manufacturer.
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Disconnect the power supply from the line voltage by removing the main plug. The outlet to which this equipment is connected should be nearby and easily accessible. Maximum ambient temperature around the power supply equipment must not exceed 40°C (104°F). Make sure that the cord is located where it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to water, damage or stress.
FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance FCC LICENSING Form 159. INFORMATION When using portable hand held units with this repeater, please note that there is an output power INTERFERENCE INFORMATION limitation according to FCC's rule part 90.267. This regulation limits the maximum output power of This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by intended to be distributed is subject to government Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the regulations and may be prohibited. FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To...
Congratulations on your Motorola® RPX Repeater • Repeater (includes the Alkaline Battery Frame) Series™ purchase! • Antenna This repeater is a product of Motorola's 80 plus years • Power Supply of experience as a world leader in the designing and • Wall holster mount manufacturing of communications equipment.
MOL (Motorola On-Line Tool). RF: Radio Frequency For all other inquiries about service information, P/N: Part Number please call your Motorola Point of Contact or call: 1-800-448-6686 in the USA Table 1: RPX Repeater Series™ Models 1-800-461-4575 in Canada...
REPEATER OVERVIEW PARTS OF THE REPEATER Antenna Connector Channel Status LED Knob ON/OFF Indicator Knob Battery Frame (*) Programming Connector Model Label Power LED DC/AC Indicator Connector (*) RPU4160 repeater model comes with standard Alkaline Battery Frame Dipole UHF Antenna AC/DC Power Supply Wall Mount Figure 1.
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For RDX radio model information details, please contact your One side LED indicator gives repeater AC/ Motorola Point of Sale. DC connection status whenever the repeater is working on alkaline Battery Frame On/Off Knob (standard repeater model).
16 hours of battery of customizing your repeater features by back up operation. using the CPS (Computer Programming Software). Please refer to the "Programming The Repeater” on page 38 for more information. For Software download information, contact your Motorola Distributor or Reseller.
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Repeater General Applications The repeaters operate in the UHF 450 – 470 MHz band providing 16 channels with different pre- The repeaters are ideal as a range extender, that programmed settings. This particular feature can help reach other users in areas that are allows easy and quick in field repeater deployment normally not covered by a 2-way radio’s range.
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Note: (1) The repeaters work best when located in an ideal place that can have good reception for re-transmitting the signal without any problems. Refer to "Pre-Installation Considerations” on page 10 for more information. (2) The repeaters are not submersible devices (Refer to "Appendix A: Repeater Specifications”...
How the Repeater Works In the Figure 3a, the repeater will get the signal “X” that Paul transmits from his radio and will convert The repeater allows 2-way radios, base stations it into a “Y” frequency that will re-transmit to Tom. or call boxes to communicate through the In Figure 3b, when Tom answers back to Paul, his repeater in order to extend the coverage range...
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As seen in Figure 4, the maximum antenna height for low power fixed stations is limited to Table 2: Estimated Talk Range 23 meters (75 feet) above ground. For stations operating at fixed locations for temporary Model Industrial Outdoors periods, the antenna height is limited to 7 Inside steel/concrete Line of sight/No meters (20 feet) above ground.
RF Coverage Field Test PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following instructions* are quick and easy tips to test the RF coverage area and decide the best Proper repeater installation ensures the best position for the Repeater Antenna (either with the possible performance and reliability of the antenna directly installed into the repeater device repeaters.
Choosing a Tentative Location • If you are planning to use the repeater to cover a large area with different buildings, it is Prior to the RF coverage field test, you must first strongly recommended that you use the decide which would be the tentative locations for the repeater.
Conducting the RF Coverage Field Test The objective of the field test is to “simulate” the transmission quality and coverage that the repeater may have based upon a chosen location. This type of testing and planning becomes very useful as it can save you extra work and money as a poor location and/or adverse environmental conditions can affect the repeater’s performance.
During this RF test coverage, one of the key field MULTIPLE REPEATERS IN A SINGLE LOCATION (MULTIPLE USER conditions to test are those spots that will be the GROUPS) most likely to be used for most of the people (indoors and/or outdoors) and those that may As the repeaters have 16 different programmable appear particularly challenging due to concrete/ channels to choose from for setting up the TX/RX...
Whenever you need to expand the 2-way radios’ Environmental Conditions at Intended coverage in the same area but for different user’s Installation Site(*) groups, you can use multiple repeaters located at A key factor for repeater performance is to the same site. For ensuring that the different accurately evaluate the site environment where groups will not be interfering with each other and the repeater will be installed.
Temperature Ranges Ventilation This is the temperature measured in close Also important is to make sure that there is proximity to the repeater. For example, if the adequate ventilation i.e. cabinets with ventilation repeater is mounted in a cabinet, the temperature slots (for air circulation), especially if multiple that is measured is within the cabinet.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Site Grounding and Lightning Protection AC/DC Power Requirements Proper site grounding and lightning The repeater comes equipped with a AC/DC protection are vitally important power supply, that operates from 110 Vac to 240 consideration, Failure to provide C a u t i o n Vac at 50 Hz to 60 Hz.
REPEATER INSTALLATION For the explanations in this chapter, please refer to the “Parts of the Repeater” on page 3 under “Repeater Overview” for more information. Repeater Positioning and Orientation Once you have decided the repeater’s location, make sure you place it either on a flat and stable surface (outdoors or indoors), lying horizontal as shown in “Figure 7a.
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run straight from the repeater in order to assure When positioning the repeater, make sure the that performance is not deteriorated as shown in repeater antenna is placed away from “Figure 8b. Repeater Cable Layout Using External obstructions, metal structures or any objects or Antenna P/N HKKN4022”...
Repeater antenna installation is critical to the the antenna bushing clockwise to fasten it. system performance. The approved Motorola “Figure 9. Attaching Dipole Antenna to the antenna for the RPU4160 is the UHF Dipole Repeater (clockwise)”...
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Make sure the dipole antenna is mounted vertically (90 degrees) in reference to earth ground (either up or down). Please refer to “Figure 10a. Examples of Correct Dipole Antenna Orientation” on page 21 and “Figure 10b. Examples of Incorrect Dipole Antenna Orientation”...
RF Cable accessory P/N HKKN4022. Examples of Incorrect Exterior Magnetic Mount Antenna Orientation” on page 23). Note: Always use Motorola approved accessories in order to assure performance and safety. • Make sure the exterior antenna magnetic Please refer to “Accessories” on page 59 for mount is installed and positioned away from details.
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90º 90º Ground Ground Figure 11b. Examples of Incorrect Exterior Figure 11a. Examples of Correct Exterior Magnetic Mount Antenna Orientation Magnetic Mount Antenna Orientation Installation Guide...
RF Cable Installation When installing the RF cable make sure that: Note: The RF cable is 12 feet long. Keep this in • The RF Cable is taut. mind when locating the repeater. • The RF Cable doesn’t go around the magnetic In order to attach the RF Cable to the Repeater mount antenna, antenna, the repeater device (please refer to “Figure 12.
Installing Exterior Antenna Uninstalling Exterior Antenna In order to install the exterior antenna into the Turn counterclockwise in order to remove antenna from magnetic mount. magnetic mount, simply: Align the threaded end of the antenna with the magnetic mount’s mini UHF connector as It is important that all antenna cables shown on “Figure 13.
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To install the wall mount: The wall mount holster is designed to be capable of mounting to a wall or any other similar flat surface via screws, straps or single bolt. (If you choose to use screws, make sure you secure them tightly on each one of the wall mount corners).
AC/DC Power Supply Connection To connect AC/DC power supply: Each repeater ships standard with an AC/DC Plug the AC/DC power supply into an AC Power supply cord (P/N PMPN4002A)(9 feet power source of 110/220 V or a 12 V DC long) that connects the repeater to a (110/120)/ power and route it to the Repeater Jack (220/240) Vac source.
Outdoor Installations Considerations Note: The ideal repeater outdoors usage features the repeater working on back-up batteries. • The RPX repeaters are suitable for temporary (The power supply is not designed for outdoors operations under environmental outdoor use). conditions that meet the Mil Specifications 810 and IP55 (designed to meet level of water ingress and dust protection).
Vehicle Adaptor The repeaters offer the convenience of a Vehicle Adaptor accessory (P/N HKPN4003, sold separately) for the repeaters. Figure 15b. Vehicle Adaptor Installation Guide...
ALKALINE BATTERY FRAME ABOUT ALKALINE BATTERIES Please visit your Alkaline batteries’ manufacturer website for information and guidelines regarding handling and disposal of Alkaline batteries. Figure 16a. Alkaline Battery Frame Do not store alkaline batteries in a non- operating equipment for longer than 30 Important days.
Alkaline Battery Power LED (Side LED) Installing/Removing the Alkaline Battery Frame Do not attempt to recharge alkaline Turn OFF the repeater if it is turned ON. batteries. They are non-rechargable. Important Disconnect AC/DC Power. Table 3: Repeater Alkaline Frame Power LED (Side) Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four corner screws located at each corner on the AC/DC...
Arrange alkaline batteries to match each of Assemble the alkaline battery frame (loaded the alkaline frame batteries’ polarity (+ or -) with the alkaline batteries) into the back of markings and slide them into each one of the the repeater by tightening securely the four alkaline battery frame compartments.
Radio LED Indicators GETTING STARTED TURNING REPEATER ON/OFF Table 4: Repeater Status LED Indicator (Front LED) MODE LED STATUS Never transmit without having a transmit antenna connected to the TX C a u t i o n antenna jack of the repeater. Transmit Solid Red Turn the ON/OFF knob clockwise to turn on...
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Table 4: Repeater Status LED Indicator (Front LED) (Continued) MODE LED STATUS Low Battery Orange (Fast) Shutdown Blinking Low Battery Orange Blinking 1 Green Blink, 1 Fatal Error at Orange Blink, 1 Power Up Green Blink, then repeat Unprogrammed Double Red Channel (Slow) Blinking 1 Red Blink, 1...
SELECTING A CHANNEL programmed Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Bandwidth Settings. Please refer to the The repeaters offer 16 different channels from following table for factory default values details: which you can choose ONE channel at a time for the repeater to operate. To select a channel, rotate the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired channel.
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Table 5: Repeater Channels Default Settings (Continued) Transmit Band Receive Band Common Parameters 450 – 455 Mhz 465 – 470 Mhz– Channel Code Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Code Value Bandwidth (RX) Index (RX) Mhz (TX) Index # (TX) Mhz (Index #) (Hz) 452.4125 179.9...
REPEATER PROGRAMMING DEFAULT VALUES Table 6: Programmable Features Default Values "Programmable Features Default Values" on page 37 shows the default factory values that the Repeater Features Default Values repeater has pre-programmed. These values can Feature Values Default only be customized by using the CPS software. TX Timeout 1, 2 or 3 minutes 1 minute...
Please refer to the CPS software HELP File PROGRAMMING THE (under “Content and Index”) where you will find REPEATER the details and explanations for each one of the repeater’s programmable features PROGRAMMING FEATURES OVERVIEW The repeaters are fully programmable devices that provide features customization by using the CPS* (Computer Programming Software).
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Figure 17. Example of the CPS Repeater Interface Note: Contact your Motorola distributor or reseller in order to get information on how to get a copy of the CPS software. User Guide...
Programming the Repeater Using the Before you begin programming the repeater make CPS Programming sure you have available: Cable • A PC ( Windows® XP, Windows 2000 compatible, Vista) To computer USB Port • CPS Programming Cable (sold separately as an accessory P/N RKN4155), To repeater programming...
How to Read and Modify Your When the CPS reads the repeater successfully, you will see a window pop up Repeater’s Features showing a bar progress icon indicating the repeater’s profile is being read. Ensure you have installed the latest CPS in Note: You will now be able to read and modify all your computer.
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CPS Connection Trouble Shooting Table 7: Programming Mode: Trouble Shooting Symptom Try This CPS doesn’t read the Make sure the CPS cable is securely connected on both ends repeater or write to the (programming port in the repeater and USB port in the computer)/Make sure repeater your repeater hasn’t run out completely of battery power or is connected to an AC/DC supply/Make sure the CPS cable is not damaged.
PROGRAMMING YOUR RADIOS PROGRAMMING YOUR RDX 4 W RADIOS TO WORK WITH THE REPEATERS RDX 4 W series radios are fully compatible with your repeaters as they are of the same UHF band and they support repeater capability features. However, in order to configure the radios to communicate with the repeater, there are basic tips that you should take into account: User Guide...
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• Make sure the channels in both the RDX radios and the repeaters that you want to use with the repeater capability are actually enabled in the CPS with a “check” box looking as follows: Figure 19. Enabling Repeater capability settings User Guide...
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• Make sure the TX frequency and PL Code in Note: Take into account that when matching channel frequencies between the repeater the radio channel that has been chosen for and the radios, you must also need to make repeater, is the same as the RX frequency in sure all other channel parameters (i.e.
REPEATER CLONING RDX RADIO TO REPEATER CLONING To repeater programming connector R2R Cloning Cable To RDX radio charger mini-port Figure 20. Cloning from an RDX radio into the Repeater User Guide...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • An RDX Radio, repeater capable Below are instructions on how to clone your RDX CLONING INSTRUCTIONS 2 W / 4 W radio into one of the repeaters. Turn OFF both the radio and the repeater. Note: It is NOT possible to clone the repeaters into the RDX radio.
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Note: After cloning is completed, the RDX radio - If the RDX channels contains will sound either a “pass” tone (cloning was frequencies that are not successful) or a “fail” tone (cloning process within the repeater TX or RX has failed). The “pass” tone sounds like a Important frequency range, the good key “chirp”...
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WHAT TO DO IF CLONING FAILS The radio will emit an audible “bonk” indicating that the cloning process has failed. In the event that cloning fails, try performing each of the following tests before trying to start the cloning process again: Ensure that the batteries on both radio and repeater are fully charged.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Try This... Recharge or replace the Li-Ion battery. Replace AA batteries. Reposition or replace AA batteries. Extreme operating No Power temperatures may affect battery life. Verify repeater is connected to AC/DC. Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or Limited Talk Range vehicles decrease range.
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Symptom Try This... (Continued) Confirm that the radios have the same Channel, Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings and are Message Are Not Received consistent with the Repeater’s settings. Verify the range coverage is appropriate and there are no obstacles or shielding. Radios are too close to repeater;...
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Note: The RPX Repeater Series™ are designed with a companding feature that is compatible with Motorola 2- way Business Radios. If you're working with a different radio and you experience static or noise in your communications, double check that the radios are capable of companding.
USE AND CARE Use a soft damp cloth Do not immerse Do not use alcohol or to clean the exterior in water cleaning solutions If the repeater is submerged in water... Turn repeater OFF Dry with soft cloth Do not use repeater and remove batteries until completely dry and antenna...
This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive Accessories that are ninety (90) days from the Repaired or date returned to the remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola Replaced. consumer, whichever is Products, Accessories and Software purchased by longer.
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Product or parts, are excluded form coverage. Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. User Guide...
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OTHER INFORMATION? requirements or will work in combination with any Contact your Motorola point of purchase. hardware or software applications provided by Please call: third parties, that the operation of the software...
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RDX PICK-UP RADIOS AND 2-WAY RDX REPEATER CAPABLE UHF RADIOS ACCESSORIES Part No. Description CABLES ACCESSORIES RDU4160d RDX UHF 4 W CH 2-Way Radio Part No. Description RDU4100 RDX UHF 4 W CH 2-Way Radio RLN6303 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable RKN4155 CPS USB Programming Cable CHARGER ACCESSORIES...
APPENDIX A: REPEATER SPECIFICATIONS Product Specifications UHF 25 KHz UHF 12.5 KHz FCC Id IC Id FCC Parts Place Holder Emission Designators 14K8F3E 11K1F3E Operating RF Band (MHz) 450 – 470 450 – 470 Frequency Separation 10 – 20 MHz 10 –...
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Product Specifications UHF 25 KHz UHF 12.5 KHz Carrier Power Output (AC/DC) (Model Dependant) 2 W/4 W 2 W/4 W Carrier Power Output on Batteries Hang-Time Timer From 0 (OFF) to 50 From 0 (OFF) to 50 seconds programmed seconds programmed Time-Out Timer 1, 2 or 3 minutes 1, 2 or 3 minutes...
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Product Specifications UHF 25 KHz UHF 12.5 KHz Transmitter Frequency Range (MHz) 450 – 455 Mhz 450 – 455 Mhz Carrier RF Output High 4.0 W 4.0 W 2.0 W 2.0 W Frequency Stability +/- 1.0 PPM (-300°C – 600°C) +/- 1.0 PPM (-300°C – 600°C) Modulation Direct FM Direct FM...
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