FUTURECOM PDR8000 Portable Digital Repeater and Booster Pack User Guide

FUTURECOM PDR8000 Portable Digital Repeater and Booster Pack

Product Information

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
• Date: December 2023
• Model: PDR8000
• Revision: R5.04

Product Usage Instructions

• Installation
  Before proceeding with deployment, ensure that you have read the RF Safety Booklet provided with the product.

• Hardware Configuration
  The product comes with various hardware configurations including internal duplexer, simplex, external duplexer, and booster pack configurations. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on each configuration.

• Power Connection
  When connecting power to the PDR8000, make sure to align the DC connector properly. Pull to unplug the DC power when needed and ensure the AC power connection is secure.

• LED Status Indicators
  The PDR8000 features LED panels with general status definitions. Familiarize yourself with the LED indicators to understand the device’s status.

• Keypad/Display Operation
  Use the keypad and display unit for settings and configurations. Refer to the user manual for details on operating the display unit.

• Booster Pack Connection
  If using a booster pack with the PDR8000, ensure proper external connections are made. The booster pack enhances the device’s performance.

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PDR8000® Portable Digital Repeater and Booster Pack Deployment Guide

ATTENTION!
Please read the RF Safety Booklet provided with the product before proceeding with deployment

• Document: 8K088X03
• Revision: R5.04
• Date: December 2023

Document Revisions

pinouts
R4.0| 2019-09-23| PDR8000® R4.0 and Booster Pack updates
R4.01| 2020-07-30| FRC references change
R5.0| 2021-11-15| Changes to R5.0 DFSI menu items and other
R5.01| 2022-12-02| Updated Status LED info
R5.02| 2023-02-14| Added V.24 Note
R5.03| 2023-07-19| Updated Keypad/Display “Link” menu
R5.04| 2023-12-18| Allow configuration of Duplexer Losses

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Introduction

The PDR8000 is typically a self-contained device but is easily modified to utilize an alternate duplexer and/or a transmit power Booster Pack when required. Multiple RF hardware configurations are supported, using accessible internal and external connection points to enable the desired configuration. This manual provides installation instructions for each of these configurations. The figures below are also screened on the back of the removable top panel inside the PDR8000.

Note: External Duplexer Cabling is supplied by the user.

PDR8000 Deployment

Step 1- Internal Connections
Determine the required RF hardware configuration and confirm the internal connections correspond to the instructions below. To access the internal connections, unscrew the four corner thumbscrews of the top panel and remove them.

If the PDR8000 Duplexer is changed, the ‘Duplexer Losses’ field values in FRC must be verified to match the ‘Duplexer Losses’ reading on the Duplexer’s Label for Motorola Duplexers (See Figure 8). For Duplexers from different manufacturers, please refer to the manufacturer’s specification for Duplexer losses and enter them into the FRC ’Duplexer Losses’ fields. To make this easier, it is possible to create different ‘Deployment Profiles’ for each duplexer (if multiple Duplexers are being used). The user then has to merely select the appropriate Deployment Profile when inserting a different Duplexer. (Refer to PDR8000 Programming Guide 8K088X04).

Internal Duplexer Cable Connections

• RX labelled cable is connected to the RX port on the Duplexer
• TX labelled cable is connected to the TX port on Duplexer
• ANTENNA labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA port on Duplexer

Simplex Cable Connections

• TX labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA labelled cable using the supplied Female-Female adapter

Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack Cable Connections

• RX labelled cable is connected to the RX port on the Duplexer
• RF IN labelled cable is connected to the TX port on the Duplexer
• ANTENNA labelled cable is connected to ANTENNA port on Duplexer
• TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable

External Duplexer Cable Connections

• TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable
• RX labelled cable is connected to RF IN labelled cable using the supplied Female-Female adapter

External Duplexer and Booster Pack Cable Connections

• TX labelled cable is connected to RF OUT labelled cable
• RX labelled cable is connected to RF IN labelled cable using the supplied Female-Female adapter

Once connections are complete, replace the top cover and screw back in place.

Step 2- External Connections
Based on the required RF hardware configuration, proceed with the external connections as per the instructions below. To access the external connections, pull the release latch and remove the side panel. When replacing the side panel, hook the left side of the panel in place first and then push the right side of the panel in place. A click will be heard when it locks in place.

ID| Label| Type| Manufacturer| **Model Ref*| Open/Close Mechanism**
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| V.24| RJ-45| CONEC| 17-111574| Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
1

20F

| LAN| RJ-45| CONEC| 17-111574| Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
3| 13V/7A DC| DC Power Input| LEMO| EGL.2K.302. CLA| Push Pull Dust Cap
4| 100-240V/4A AC| AC Power Input| NEUTRIK| NAC3MPX| Push Pull Sealing Cover
5| AUX| Circular Receptacle| LEMO| EGG.1K.308

.CLL 2

1F

| Push Pull Dust Cap
6| ANTENNA| N Female| N/A| N/A| Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
7| RF OUT| N Female| N/A| N/A| Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
8| RF IN| N Female| N/A| N/A| Screw/Unscrew Dust Cap
9| | Ground Lug| NA| N/A| N/A
10| Green LED Indicator|  | N/A| N/A| N/A

Figure 12 – PDR8000 External Connectors’ and LED Specifications

1. LAN port is not enabled on PDR8000
2. The connector was EGG.1K.306.CLL on releases before PDR8000 Release 4

Internal Duplexer

• ANTENNA cable is connected ANTENNA connector
• AUX, RF OUT, and RF IN are not connected

Simplex

• ANTENNA cable is connected ANTENNA connector
• AUX, RF OUT, and RF IN are not connected

Internal Duplexer and Booster Pack

• AUX cable is connected from the AUX connector of PDR8000 to the AUX connector of the Booster Pack
• ANTENNA cable is connected to the ANTENNA connector
• RF cable is connected from the RF OUT connector of PDR8000 to the RF IN connector of the Booster Pack
• RF cable is connected from the RF IN connector of PDR8000 to the RF OUT connector of the Booster Pack

External Duplexer

• The Duplexer cable (supplied by the end-user) is connected from the RF OUT connector of PDR8000 to the TX port of the External Duplexer
• The Duplexer cable (supplied by the end-user) is connected from the RF IN connector of PDR8000 to the RX port of the External Duplexer
• AUX and ANTENNA are not connected

External Duplexer and Booster Pack

• AUX cable is connected from the AUX connector of PDR8000 to the AUX connector of the Booster Pack
• RF cable is connected from the RF OUT connector of PDR8000 to the RF IN connector of the Booster Pack
• The Duplexer cable (supplied by the end-user) is connected from the RF IN connector of PDR8000 to the RX port of the External Duplexer
• The Duplexer cable (supplied by the end-user) is connected from the TX port of the External Duplexer to the RF OUT end connector of the Booster Pack.
• The ANTENNA cable is connected to the ANTENNA port of the External Duplexer
• The ANTENNA connector of PDR8000 is not connected

Step 3A – V.24 Connection (optional)
To access the V.24 end connector, unscrew the dust cover (refer to Figure 11). The V.24 cable (supplied by the end-user see Appendix A – V.24 Cable) is connected from the V.24 end connector of the PDR8000 to the V.24 system device: DIU (supplied by end-user), Modem (supplied by end-user), Conventional Channel Gateway (supplied by end-user- available as model number SQM01SUM0205 from Motorola Solutions) or another PDR8000.

NOTES:

• PDR8000 supports a 9600 baud synchronous link.
• The V.24 end connector on the PDR8000 is weatherproof. To ensure the connection remains weatherproof, an IP 65-compliant end connector (i.e., CONEC 17-103274) should be used with the V.24 cable.
• PDR8000 has been tested with DIU3000 and serial modems namely Raymar-Telenetics V. 3600 SA Modem and Paradyne 325.

Step 3B – Ethernet Connection (optional)
To access the Ethernet end connector labelled LAN, unscrew the dust cover (refer to Figure 11). The Ethernet cable (supplied by the end-user) is connected from the LAN end connector of the PDR8000 to the Ethernet system device: Ethernet Switch or Modems (supplied by the end-user), Gateway (supplied by the end-user).

NOTES:
The LAN end connector on the PDR8000 is weatherproof. To ensure the connection remains weatherproof, an IP 65-compliant end connector should be used with the Ethernet cable.

Step 4- Power

ATTENTION!

• Please read the RF Safety Booklet Before proceeding with this step.
• Only proceed with this step once all the other connections are complete.

DC Power:

• To access the end connector, remove the side panel cover as shown in Figure 10.
• Line up the red dots on the end connector and the cable and push the DC power cable into place as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14.
• Connect the other end of the DC power cable to the DC power supply.
• To remove the DC cable, pull back on the cable connector sleeve and then pull out by connector body as shown in Figure 15.

AC Power:

• To access the end connector, pull off the dust cover as shown in Figure 16.
• Insert the cable connector with the yellow release latch at the 11:00 position and twist clockwise until it locks into place at the noon position. A click will be heard. See Figure 17.
• Connect the other end of the AC power cable to the AC power supply.
• To remove the cable, pull the yellow release latch back, twist the cable connector counter-clockwise and then pull the cable out.

Powering Scheme
Both AC (100-240V) and DC (13.8V) can be connected simultaneously. The PDR8000 will dynamically choose the supply with the highest voltage and if one supply fails, the other will take over with an instant transfer of power.

NOTE:
The AC power will not charge the DC battery pack.

Step 5- Power Up Confirmation
If the PDR8000 successfully powers up, the fan will start running and the POWER LED in the bottom right corner of the LED panel will turn on.

The following table contains the General Status LED state definitions.

PDR Operational Modes
OFF| OFF| OFF| In Normal mode – No errors or warnings
ON|  |  | In Fallback In-Cabinet Repeat (FBICR) Mode
 | ON|  | In Service Mode
PDR Error Status
 | FLASH FAST|  | Internal Software Image Error
PDR Warning Status
FLASH FAST|  |  | Real-Time Clock Battery Alarm
 | FLASH SLOW|  | Low Transmit Power Alarm
 |  | FLASH SLOW| Temperature Alarm

Figure 19 – General LED Status Definitions

Dedicated Status LEDs
The following table contains the state definitions for Dedicated Status LEDs.

Figure 20 – PDR8000 Dedicated Status LEDs Definition

Side LED States
The following table contains the status definitions for the side LED.

condition. This includes operating in Fallback In-Cabinet Repeat when the wireline link has ceased communication. (See front panel LEDs,

front panel display or technicians log to gain further insight.)

FLASH FAST| PDR8000 is not functioning. A major error has occurred. (See front panel LEDs, front panel display, or technician log to gain further insight.)
OFF| PDR8000 is powered down or the LED has been disabled via configuration.

Figure 21 – PDR8000 Side LED Definition

If the PDR8000 does not successfully power up, the fan will not start running and there will be no lights displayed on the LED light panel. Disconnect the power source and replace the appropriate fuse.

• DC Power – the DC fuses are located inside the PDR8000. Contact Futurecom for service: 1-800-701-9180 or support@futurecom.com.
• AC Power – the AC Fuse is located inside the Duplexer compartment. Unscrew the four screws and remove the top panel as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7. The fuse is in the bottom right corner. Unscrew the fuse cover counterclockwise to remove it and replace the fuse (Manufacturer: Bel, Part Number: 5ST5-R, 5Amps).

Step 6 – Keypad/Display

• PDR8000 is equipped with an LCD, providing a means to access and control several aspects of the unit. Access to various functions is available utilizing an on-screen menu, and a set of navigation buttons.

• In FRC, Common Settings → Display Unit must be set to “Enabled” to allow display functionality.

• The Display Menu may be configured by the PDR8000 configuration utility program known as the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC). Therefore, any PDR8000 will have the menu specifically configured for the unit.

• The PDR8000 can be configured to protect the access to display/keypad control operation with a password. If the display/keypad is in a locked state, then the user must enter the correct password to access the menu options using the keypad. The display/keypad switches to the locked state either by a timeout value or by selecting the LOCK KEYPAD command under the SETTINGS menu.

• The repeater may provide Warning messages on line 3 of the display, and Error messages on line 4. Information about these messages is provided in the PDR8000 Programming Guide.

The following menu navigation is based on a generic configuration of a PDR8000 unit.

User

would be prompted for a password if the menu access is password-protected and in a locked state.

Back| Goes back to the previous menu level
Up| Navigate up in a list of menu items
Down| Navigate down in a list of menu items
**Right***| a)    Increment values such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, TIME ZONE, HOURS MINUTES, SECONDS

b)    Toggle (ENABLED/DISABLED) values for KEYPAD TONE or DST

c)    * When the main screen is displayed as shown in Figure 22, pressing and

holding the Right button for 7 seconds sets the BRIGHTNESS to 100% and CONTRAST to 43%.

Left| a)    Decrement values such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, TIME ZONE, HOURS MINUTES, SECONDS

b)    Toggle (ENABLED/DISABLED) values for KEYPAD TONE or DST

Select| Select a menu item or value
NOTE: The response rate of the display may be a bit slow at extremely low temperatures.
Main Menu| Sub- Menu| Action/Info
---|---|---
> CHANNELS| >List of Channels| View/Select Active Channel
> DEPLOYMENTS| <List of Deployment Profiles| View/Select Active Deployment Profiles
> SETTINGS| >CONTRAST| View/Set Display’s Contrast Level

BRIGHTNESS| View/Set Display’s Brightness Level
TIME/DATE| View/Set the following

◄Time Zone UTC+/- H:MM ►

◄DST ENABLED/DISABLED ►

◄YEAR YY ►

◄MONTH MM ►

◄DAY DD ►

◄HOUR HH ►

◄MINUTE mm ►

◄SECOND SS ►

KEYPAD TONE| Toggle keypad tone ENABLED/DISABLED
LOCK KEYPAD| Lock keypad access
> DIAGNOSTICS| >RSSI| xxx| View Received Signal Strength (RSSI| value

Note: RSSI Threshold levels correspond to the level at the PDR8000 antenna port. PDR8000 attempts to compensate for duplexer losses but is limited by the maximum receiver sensitivity.

LINK| ►►►| Shows link quality of the V.24 or Ethernet Network: ► (poor) or ►► (marginal) or ►►► (good)
> LINK| >NONE| Indicates no wireline link is configured in the active Deployment Profile
 | >V.24 ON/OFF| Indicates V.24 link is configured in the active Deployment Profile, and whether the link is established
 | >DFSI ON/OFF| Indicates DFSI link is configured in the active

Deployment Profile, and whether the link is established

 | (below, if link = DFSI)

SIP: x.x.x.x

SUB: x.x.x.x

SCP: X

SVP: X

(below, if link established)

HIP: x.x.x.x

HCP: X

HVP: X

HB: X

|

Station IP Address of the DFSI station Subnet of the DFSI station

DFSI Station’s Control Port number

DFSI Station’s Voice Conveyance Port number

DFSI Host’s IP Address

DFSI Host’s Control Port number

DFSI Host’s Voice Conveyance Port number Heartbeat in Seconds between DFSI host and station

> ABOUT| > PDR 8000

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  APP PN: 4C088X01

  APP VER: xx. xx

  APP REL: dd/mm/yy

  APP BUILD: xxx

  B PN: 4C088X02

  B VER: xx. xx

  B REL: DD/MM/YY

  B BUILD: xxx

  BBD PN:4C083X04

  BBD VER: xx. xx

  BBD REL: dd/mm/yy

TRD PN: 4C083X03

TRD VER: xx. xx

TRD REL: dd/mm/yy

IF HW PN: 7L088X01

IF HW REV: xxx. xx

IF HW REL: dd/mm/yy

IF APP PN: 4C088X07

IF APP VER: xx. xx

IF APP R: dd/mm/yy

IF APP BUILD: xxx

IF B PN: 4C088X08

IF B VER: xx. xx

IF B R: dd/mm/yy

IF B BUILD: xxx

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Repeater release date Repeater build number

Repeater boot firmware part number Repeater boot firmware version Repeater boot firmware release date Repeater boot firmware build number Baseband DSP part number Baseband DSP version

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Step 7 – Open/Closed Case Operation
PDR8000 has been designed to support both open-case and closed-case operations. When operating closed-case, the PDR8000 should be standing on its hinged side, allowing the case to provide better cooling efficiency. When operating open-case (providing the best cooling capability), the PDR8000 is to be placed flat on its large surface. Note that the PDR8000 is not water resistant when operating open-case.

Booster Pack Deployment

Booster Pack Deployment (Optional)

The PDR8000 Tx Output Power is programmed for each channel in the Deployment “Channel Setup”. The PDR8000 can be configured to transmit max 20W (43 dBm) output power at its Antenna Port. If higher output power is needed, an external Booster Pack can be utilized. The Booster Pack configuration utilizes the standard PDR8000 hardware/software and adds a suitcase (same dimensions/colours as the PDR8000) which provides additional transmit power. The PDR8000 and Booster Pack are connected via RF cables and a control cable.

The RF output using a Booster pack is 50W (47 dBm) when no Duplexer is connected to the PDR8000.

When the Booster Pack is connected, the Tx duplexer losses are not accounted for in FRC, as the Booster Pack transmits a constant power level. Therefore, with the duplexer connected, the power at the PDR’s antenna port is the power at the PDR8000’s RF Out port plus duplexer losses. For example: if the Booster Pack’s output power is 45dBm and the duplexer loss is -1.5dB, the output power at the PDR8000’s antenna port is 43.5dBm.

Depending on the PDR8000 configuration (simplex, internal duplexer or external duplexer), the Booster Pack connection steps vary accordingly. The following sections describe the entire steps needed to connect PDR8000 and Booster Pack for each of the configurations. Before attaching a Booster Pack to the PDR8000, the PDR8000’s RF cables must be wired properly as shown in the following possible configurations.

ATTENTION:
PDR8000 and Booster Pack are sold in different band configurations. The PDR8000 must be connected to a matching band Booster Pack for it to operate properly. The following table shows compatible PDR8000s and Booster Packs. Ensure that the PDR8000 is paired with the matching Booster Pack.

PDR8000 Model Number| Booster Pack Model Number| Band (Frequency Range)
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TT3148| DDN7232| VHF (136 – 174 MHz)
TT3149| DDN7233| UHF (380 – 430 MHz)
TT3150| DDN7234| UHF (450 – 470 MHz)
TT3152| DDN7235| 700 (764 – 776 MHz)
TT3153| DDN7235| 800 (851 – 869 MHz)

The 700 and 800 MHz bands are covered by a single Booster Pack Model.

Booster Pack External Connections

Configuration

Configuration 1 – Simplex with Booster Pack Configuration

Step 1 – Preparing PDR8000 for Booster Pack
Use this configuration when PDR8000 does not have a duplexer and is intended to be used in a Simplex operation with a single antenna. The following steps shall be followed in sequence and are depicted in Figure 30.

1. On PDR8000, open the top panel cover as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7
2. Connect the RF cable labelled TX to the RF Cable labelled ANT using a female-female adapter as shown in Figure 30
3. Close the top panel cover

Step 2 – Connect the AUX Cable
The AUX cable is used for PDR8000 to detect and communicate with the Booster Pack. Depending on the revision of PDR8000, the AUX connector on the side panel may have either a 6-PIN or 8-PIN connector as shown in Figure 31.

1. Connect the AUX cable to PDR8000 using the appropriate connector option (either 6-PIN or 8-PIN)
2. Connect the other end of the AUX cable to Booster Pack AUX connector (8-PIN)

Step 3 – Connect the External RF Cables and Antenna
The simplex configuration requires one external RF cable and an antenna. This cable and the antenna shall be connected as follows (refer to Figure 30 for the wiring diagram)

1. Connect an RF cable to the ANT port on the side panel of PDR8000 and the other end of it to the RF IN connector on the Booster Pack’s side panel
2. Connect the antenna to the RF OUT connector on the Booster Pack’s side panel

Step 4 – Connect the Power Cables
Once the AUX, RF cables and antenna are connected, the power cables (AC or DC) shall be connected to PDR8000 and Booster Pack. Ensure that the power cables to the units are connected securely before plugging the cables into a wall outlet or DC power supply.

1. Connect the DC or AC power cable to PDR8000
2. Power up the PDR8000
3. Connect the DC or AC power cable to the Booster Pack
4. Power up the Booster Pack after the PDR8000 has been powered up

Configuration 2 – PDR8000 Internal Duplexer with Booster Pack Configuration

Step 1 – Preparing PDR8000 for Booster Pack
Use this configuration when PDR8000 has an internal duplexer Note 1 and is intended to be used in a full duplex operation with a single antenna. The following steps shall be followed in sequence and are depicted in Figure 32.

1. On PDR8000, open the top panel cover as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7
2. Connect the RF cable labelled RX to the RX connector of the duplexer
3. Connect the RF cable labelled RF IN to the TX connector of the duplexer
4. Connect the RF cable labelled TX to the cable labelled RF OUT
5. Connect the RF cable labelled ANT to the ANT connector of the duplexer
6. Close the top panel cover

Note 1:
If the PDR8000 Duplexer is changed, the ‘Duplexer Losses’ field values in FRC must be verified to match the ‘Duplexer Losses’ reading on the Duplexer’s Label (for Motorola Duplexers). For Duplexers from different manufacturers, please refer to the manufacturer’s specification for Duplexer losses and enter them into the FRC ’Duplexer Losses’ fields. To make this easier, it is possible to create different ‘Deployment Profiles’ for each duplexer (if multiple Duplexers are being used). The user then has to merely select the appropriate Deployment Profile when inserting a different Duplexer. (Refer to PDR8000 Programming Guide 8K088X04).

Step 2 – Connect the AUX Cable
The AUX cable is used for PDR8000 to detect and communicate with the Booster Pack. Depending on the revision of PDR8000, the AUX connector on the side panel may have either a 6-PIN or 8-PIN connector as shown in Figure 33.

1. Connect the AUX cable to PDR8000 using the appropriate connector option (either 6-PIN or 8-PIN)
2. Connect the other end of the AUX cable to Booster Pack AUX connector (8-PIN)

Step 3 – Connect the External RF Cables and Antenna
This configuration requires two external RF cables and an antenna. These cables and antenna shall be connected as follows (refer to Figure 32 for the wiring diagram)

1. Connect an RF cable to the RF OUT port on the side panel of PDR8000 and the other end of it to the RF IN connector on the Booster Pack’s side panel
2. Connect an RF cable to the RF IN port on the side panel of PDR8000 and the other end of it to the RF OUT connector on the Booster Pack’s side panel
3. Connect the antenna to the ANT connector on the PDR8000’s side panel

Step 4 – Connect the Power Cables
Once the AUX, RF cables and antenna are connected, the power cables (AC or DC) shall be connected to PDR8000 and Booster Pack. Ensure that the power cables to the units are connected securely before plugging the cables into a wall outlet or DC power supply.

1. Connect the DC or AC power cable to PDR8000
2. Power up the PDR8000
3. Connect the DC or AC power cable to the Booster Pack
4. Power up the Booster Pack after the PDR8000 has been powered up

Configuration 3 – PDR8000 External Duplexer with Booster Pack Configuration

Step 1 – Preparing PDR8000 for Booster Pack
Use this configuration when PDR8000 has an external duplexer Note 1 and is intended to be used in a full duplex operation with a single antenna. The following steps shall be followed in sequence and are depicted in Figure 34.

1. On PDR8000, open the top panel cover as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7
2. Connect the RF cable labelled TX to the cable labelled RF OUT
3. Connect the RF cable labelled RX to the cable labelled RF IN using a female-female adapter
4. Close the top panel cover

Note 1:
If the PDR8000 Duplexer is changed, the ‘Duplexer Losses’ field values in FRC must be verified to match the ‘Duplexer Losses’ reading on the Duplexer’s Label (for Motorola Duplexers). For Duplexers from different manufacturers, please refer to the manufacturer’s specification for Duplexer losses and enter them into the FRC ’Duplexer Losses’ fields. To make this easier, it is possible to create different ‘Deployment Profiles’ for each duplexer (if multiple Duplexers are being used). The user then has to merely select the appropriate Deployment Profile when inserting a different Duplexer. (Refer to PDR8000 Programming Guide 8K088X04).

Step 2 – Connect the AUX Cable
The AUX cable is used for PDR8000 to detect and communicate with the Booster Pack. Depending on the revision of PDR8000, the AUX connector on the side panel may have either a 6-PIN or 8-PIN connector as shown in Figure 35.

1. Connect the AUX cable to PDR8000 using the appropriate connector option (either 6-PIN or 8-PIN)
2. Connect the other end of the AUX cable to Booster Pack AUX connector (8-PIN)

Step 3 – Connect the External RF Cables and Antenna
This configuration requires two external RF cables and an antenna. These cables and antenna shall be connected as follows (refer to Figure 34 for the wiring diagram)

1. Connect an RF cable to the RF OUT port on the side panel of PDR8000 and the other end of it to the RF IN connector on the Booster Pack’s side panel
2. Connect an RF cable to the RF IN port on the side panel of PDR8000 and the other end of it to the RX connector on the external duplexer
3. Connect an RF cable to the RF OUT of the Booster Pack’s side panel and the other end of it to the TX connector on the external duplexer
4. Connect the antenna to the ANT connector on the external duplexer

Step 4 – Connect the Power Cables
Once the AUX, RF cables and antenna are connected, the power cables (AC or DC) shall be connected to PDR8000 and Booster Pack. Ensure that the power cables to the units are connected securely before plugging the cables into a wall outlet or DC power supply.

1. Connect the DC or AC power cable to PDR8000
2. Power up the PDR8000
3. Connect the DC or AC power cable to the Booster Pack
4. Power up the Booster Pack after the PDR8000 has been powered up

Appendix

V.24 Cable

Appendix A – V.24 Cable
The V.24 cable may be created at a custom length for each customer configuration. It consists of an RJ-45 connector used with CAT5e (minimum) cable that provides the interface to the following categories of devices.

1. A Digital Interface Unit (DIU), Conventional Channel Gateway (CCGW) or Voting Comparator as per the port pin-outs below.
   Signal Name| Pin Num| Type
   ---|---|---
   RCLK| 1| Input
   RX Line Det| 2| Input
   TCLK| 3| Input/Output
   GND| 4| GND
   Data RX| 5| Input
   Data TX| 6| Output
   CTS| 7| Input
   RTS| 8| Output

Figure 36 – PDR8000 V.24 PinOut specification to connect DIU or CCGW

2. Another PDR/Repeater as per the cross-over connection shown in the pin-outs below.

To ensure the connection remains weatherproof, it is recommended to use the RJ-45 connector CONEC 17-103274.

DC Cable

Appendix B – DC Cable
The DC cable shipped with the PDR8000 has a connector on one end and flying leads on the other. To complete the cable, connect the black wire to the ground and the red wire to +13.8V.

LIST OF ACRONYMS

Appendix C – LIST OF ACRONYMS

A unit of frequency measurement

MHz| Megahertz

A unit of frequency measurement

PC| Personal Computer or Laptop
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RCLK| Receive Clock
RF| Radio Frequency
RSSI| Received Signal Strength Indicator
RTS| Request to Send
Rx / RX| Receiver
TCLK| Transmit Clock
Tx / TX| Transmitter
USB| Universal Serial Bus

Used for connecting the PDR to the programming PC.

V.24

| A digital link is described as a physical V.24 link with HDLC (High-level

Data Link Control). Used to connect PDR8000 to other infrastructure elements (e.g., CCGW, DIU, comparator)

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