Tyco P5400 - Manual

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Figure 9-9: Backlight Menu Item Parameter ................................................................................................. 74 Figure 9-10: Backlight Menu Display..............................................................................

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 10 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 11 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION The M/A-COM P5400 portable radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 12 • As noted in Table 2-1, ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna AT LEAST 1.1 cm (0.43 inches) from the body and at least 2.5 cm (1.0 inch) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. However, to provide the best sound q...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 13 3 OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low lying areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit. Mounta...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 14 3.1.3 Aircraft • Always turn off a portable radio before boarding any aircraft! • Use it on the ground only with crew permission. • DO NOT use while in-flight!! 3.1.4 Electric Blasting Caps To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use two-way radios...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 15 4 BATTERIES The P5400 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), or Lithium Ion (Li Ion) batteries. Please follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of battery. Do not disassemble or modi...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 16 CAUTION Always use M/A-COM authorized chargers and conditioners. Use of unauthorized chargers and conditioners may void the warranty. 4.1.3 Additional Information For more information regarding the proper care of portable radio batteries or establishing a battery maintenance...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 17 Do not leave any M/A-COM rechargeable batteries in a charger for more than a few days. 4.4 CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK 4.4.1 Removing the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. CAUTION Although the P5400 has been designed to tolerate changing the battery ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 18 4.4.2 Attaching the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. 1. Align the tabs at each side on the bottom of the battery pack with the slots at the bottom of the battery cavity . 2. Push the top of the battery pack down until the latches click to attach t...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 20 5 INTRODUCTION The P5400 series portable radio is available in two models: the P5450 Scan model with a limited 6-button front-mounted keypad and the P5470 System model with a 15-button DTMF front-mounted keypad. The UHF P5400 portable radio delivers end-to-end encrypted digi...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 21 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Table 6-1 lists the Options and Accessories tested for use with the P5400 series portable radios. Refer to the maintenance manual or to M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of options and accessories, including those items tha...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 23 7 USER INTERFACE This section describes the primary user interface; the buttons, knob controls, indicators, and display. Figure 7-1: P5400 Portable Radio

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 24 7.1 CONTROLS 7.1.1 Buttons and Knobs The P5400 portable radios feature two rotary control knobs, an emergency button, and a dual-position A/B switch located on the top of the radio (Figure 7-2). The Push-To-Talk (PTT) button and two option buttons are located on the side (Fi...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 25 POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME KNOB Applies power to the radio and adjusts audio volume. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio. A single alert tone (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is operational. Rotating the control clockwise increases the volu...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 26 Figure 7-4: P5450 “Scan” Model Front Panel Figure 7-5: P5470 “System” Model Front Panel Alpha-numeric character entry is the secondary function of most of the P5400 keypad keys in the EDACS mode of operation. In addition, the (*) and (#) keys are also available. The primary ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 27 KEY FUNCTION Primary function: Enables or disables Private Mode for the system/group/channel displayed. Primary function: Adds groups or channels from the currently selected system to the Scan list. Primary function: Status key. Access to the status list (0-9). The Status ke...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 28 7.1.3.1 Radio Status Icons Status Icons represent various operating characteristics of the radio and appear on the third line of the display. Each of the icons will be discussed in further detail in the corresponding modes of operation; EDACS and Conventional icons will be d...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 29 Figure 7-7: Full Cycle Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicators illustrate approximate level only, based on battery voltage. Refer to Figure 7-7. Figure 7-8: Tri-Color LED 7.1.4 Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visib...

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MM-012099-001, Rev. B 32 8 EDACS OPERATION 8.1 CONTROLS The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the radio. Push-To-Talk and option buttons are mounted on the side. The front mounted keypad has six buttons on the P5450 Scan model and 15 buttons on the...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 33 8.1.2 Keypad The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Alpha-numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in the following subsections. Figure 8-1: P5450 “Scan...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 35 8.2 DISPLAY The radio Display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 8-3). Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names. Line 1 also displays radio status messages. The 3rd line is used primarily to display rad...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 36 8.3 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display (see Table 8-3). Table 8-3: Status Icon Descriptions Steady – “Busy” transmitting or rec...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 37 Figure 8-4: Full Cycle Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicators illustrate approximate level only, based on battery voltage. Refer to Figure 8-4. 8.4 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 8-5: Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 38 MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION DENIED Call Denied Indicates the radio or talkgroup is not authorized to operate on the selected system and/or talkgroup. CC SCAN Control Channel Scan Indicates the control channel is lost and the radio has entered the Control Channel Scan mode to se...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 39 8.7 ALERT TONES The P5400 radio provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 8-4). Table 8-4: Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Originate one short mid-pitched OK to talk after pressing the push-to-talk button Call Queu...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 40 METHOD 2: From the keypad: If system selection is programmed as the primary functionof and select a system by pressing or to scroll through the system list. The display registers the new system name on line one . METHOD 3: (P5470 model radios only) Direct Access: Press to en...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 41 4. Press once to add as a normal group or channel. 5. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group. 6. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group. 7. Press to re-start scanning. 8.11.2 P5450 Model 1. Press to toggle scan OFF and verify is not displayed. 2. Select group or ch...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 42 1. Press . The menu mode is entered. 2. Press or until the display shows: Figure 8-7: Backlight Menu Item Selection Parameter 3. Press . The backlight menu item is activated. Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting. Line two shows the currently ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 44 8.13 BACKLIGHT ON/OFF 1. Press to access the menu. 2. Press or to scroll through menu until “BCKLGHT” appears. 3. Press to select Backlight menu. 4. Press or to toggle backlight ON and OFF. 5. Press to select new backlight setting. 8.14 CONTRAST ADJUST 1. Press to access the...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 45 8.17.1 Using the Menu Button 1. Press . 2. Using the or keys, scroll until the cursor ( > ) appears to the left of “TX POWER” in the display. 3. Press again to toggle between High and Low power. 4. “POWER = HIGH” or “POWER = LOW” will appear momentarily on the top line of...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 46 8.18.3 Private Mode The Private Mode allows the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and forced operation is pre-programmed. If auto-select operat...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 47 If the cryptographic key(s) are zeroed, one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the radio before private communications may continue. 8.18.4 Private Operation 8.18.4.1 Receiving an Encrypted Call When receiving, the radio automatically switches between c...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 48 Conventional digital or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to operate correctly. The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Sys...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 50 8.19.3 Deleting Groups from a Scan List P5450 Model Radio 1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system group scan list. 2. Press . The current status of the group is displayed for a time-out period. 3. While the curre...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 51 8.20.2 Priority System Scan The radio can also be pre-programmed for Priority System Scan. The priority system is the desired or preferred system. While receiving the control channel of the selected system, the radio will periodically leave the selected system and search for...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 52 8.21.2 Declaring an Emergency Call Perform the following steps to send an emergency call to a selected system and group (or on an optionally pre-programmed group). 1. Press and hold the red EMERGENCY button that is on top of the radio in front of the antenna for approximatel...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 53 Figure 8-11: Calls Received Lists To access the Calls Received List, press the key twice. Use the or buttons to scroll through the list. Pressing the key will display the time elapsed since the call was received. After pressing the display will appear similar to Figure 8-12....

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 54 3. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit turns ON, turns OFF and the channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual's name or LID. The message *INDV* displays on line two. 8.22.2.2 Direct Dial Individual Calls (P5470 Model Only) 1. The f...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 55 8.23.2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call 8.23.2.1 Pre-Stored Number Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call. 1. P5470 Model : To select a previously stored phone number, press the key. Use the or buttons to scroll through the l...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 57 METHOD 2: (P5470 model radios only) 1. Enter the overdial selection mode by pressing the button. 2. Press and hold the PTT button while entering the overdial number sequence from the keypad. This method sends DTMF tones duringindividual, telephone interconnect, trunked group...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 58 8.25.1 Status Operation P5470 Model Radio One of two methods can be used to transmit a status condition. METHOD 1: 1. Press the key, then use the or buttons to scroll to the pre-programmed status condition. STATUS and 0 through 9 pre-programmed status selections are availabl...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 59 8.26 DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION Dynamic Regroup Operation permits multiple talk groups (up to eight) to be added to a radio via the system manager. The radio must be pre-programmed to respond to regrouping. Dynamic regrouping will not be activated in a radio until the system ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 60 8.28.1 Displays The following will be displayed during the various states of data mode of operation: TX DATA Appears on top line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call. RX DATA Appears on top line of display when the radio is receiving a data call. DATA OFF Ap...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 61 • Enter Telephone Interconnect mode. • Enter Individual call mode. • Receive a new emergency assignment. • Declare or clear an emergency. • Receive an individual or phone call. • Receive an Agency, Fleet, or System All Call. • Press (P5450 model) or (P5470 model) to toggle S...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 65 9.1.1 Buttons and Knobs This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls. Refer to Figure 9-1 and Figure 9-2. POWER ON-OFF VOLUME KNOB Applies power to and adjusts the receiver’s volume. Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio. A ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 66 9.1.2 Keypad The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in the following subsections. Figure 9-3: P5450 “Scan” Radi...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 67 Figure 9-4: P5470 “System” Radio Front Panel KEY FUNCTION Primary Function: Allows the user to scroll through available systems, groups, or channels, depending on personality programming. Secondary Function: Changes the selection for an item within a list. Primary Function: ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 70 9.3 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 9-7: Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 9-7). The colors of the LED and the status they represent are: Green: Receiving Red: Transmitting Unencryp...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 71 9.4.1 Error Messages If either of the Error Messages shown below is displayed, the radio is programmed incorrectly or needs servicing. DSP ERR ERR=XXXX (PowerUp only) or DIG V x ERR x Where: xxxx is the error code and DSP ERR or DIG V ERR is the message. 9.5 ALERT TONES The ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 73 6. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group or channel. 7. Press to re-start scanning. 9.9.2 P5450 Model 1. Press to toggle scan OFF and verify is not displayed. 2. Select group or channel. 3. Press once to remove group or channel from the list. 4. Press once to add as...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 74 An example of the backlight menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is shown in Figure 9-9. 1. Press to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or until the display shows: Figure 9-9: Backlight Menu Item Parameter 3. Press . The backlight menu item is activated. Lin...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 77 2. * TXEMER * will flash in the display, plus and will be displayed. After 2-3 seconds the transmit icon will turn off. 3. * TXEMER * and will remain until the emergency is cleared. (Refer to Section 8.21 for more detail concerning emergency operation.) 4. Press the PTT and ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 78 9.17.2 Digital Mode The Digital Mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals. Digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver. Groups and channels programmed for digital operation trans...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 79 2. When the radio receives a call, the radio will unmute and the channel name will appear in the display. 9.19 SENDING A CALL 1. Select desired system/channel. 2. Ensure the channel is not busy by pressing the button momentarily. If audio is heard or if the icon is on, the c...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 84 10.1.2 Keypad The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Alpha-numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in the following subsections. Figure 10-3: P5450 “Sc...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 88 Figure 10-6: Full Cycle Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicators illustrate approximate level only, based on battery voltage. Refer to Figure 10-6. 10.4 TRI-COLOR LED Figure 10-7: Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is vis...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 90 10.6 ALERT TONES The P5400 series radios provide audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 10-4). Table 10-4: Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Originate one short mid-pitched OK to talk after pressing the push-to-talk button...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 93 Figure 10-9: Backlight Menu Item Selection Parameter 3. Press . The backlight menu item is activated. Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting. Line two shows the currently selected system or group name (see Figure 10-10). Figure 10-10: Backlight...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 97 Mode, the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active. If no hang time is active, the radio transmits private. Cryptographic keys are transferred to the radio using a cryptographic Keyloader. Up to seven (7) different cryptographic keys, numbe...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 101 10.17.3 Deleting Groups from a Scan List P5450 Model Radio 1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system group scan list. 2. Press . The current status of the group is displayed for a time-out period. 3. While the cur...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 102 10.18.2 Priority System Scan The radio can also be programmed for Priority System Scan. The priority system is the desired or preferred system. While receiving the control channel of the selected system, the radio will periodically leave the selected system and search for t...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 103 10.19.2 Declaring an Emergency Call Perform the following steps to send an emergency call to a selected system and group (or on an optionally pre-programmed group). 1. Press and hold the red EMERGENCY button that is on top of the radio in front of the antenna for approximat...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 104 Figure 10-13: Calls Received Lists To access the Calls Received List, press the key twice. Use the or buttons to scroll through the list. Pressing the key will display the time elapsed since the call was received. After pressing the display will appear similar to Figure 10-...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 105 3. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit turns ON, turns OFF and the channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual's name or LID. The message *INDV* displays on line two. 10.20.2.2 Direct Dial Individual Calls (P5470 Model Only) 1. The...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 106 10.21.2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call 10.21.2.1 Pre-Stored Number Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call. 1. P5470 Model : To select a previously stored phone number, press the key. Use the or buttons to scroll through th...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 110 10.24 MACRO KEY OPERATION Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of keystrokes with a single "macro" keystroke. Each Macro Key is capable of executing up to twenty (20) keystrokes, to any push button input (i.e., keypad keys, OPTION buttons, etc...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 111 10.25.4 Exiting Data Calls Under normal conditions, the radio enters the scan lockout mode and returns to the control channel after completion of a data call (transmit or receive). If, during a data call, one of the following operations occurs, the data call is immediately ...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 112 10.26.2 Receiving a Group Call 1. The radio will unmute according to the squelch mode defined in the radio personality (monitor, normal, selective). 2. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel or turn scan on and make sure the desired channel is in the scan list...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 113 3. While the PTT is NOT pressed, the mic will be open and the radio will broadcast an approximately 2 second transmission (e.g., background noise) which will be repeated at 10-30 second intervals. 4. Press the PTT to stop the short transmissions. 5. To send a voice message,...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 116 11 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades and product support. TAC is the point of contact when answers are needed to technical questions. Product specialists, with de...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 117 12 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Use Table 12-1 as a troubleshooting guide if the radio is not functioning properly. If additional assistance is required, contact a qualified service technician or call M/A-COM at 1-800-528-7711. Table 12-1: Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PO...

MM-012099-001, Rev. B 118 BATTERY WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and sh...