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QUANTUM Users Manual . Rev 1.06
Multi-Mode Radio
Operating Instructions
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Contents
| FCC Regulanuns ..................
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3.4. Speaker and Mal-on Sensor Comedian,
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9. Changmg Modes .......................
m. MMP-JO Operalion .....................
10.1,Powebup. .
mz. General Configuraliun ...............
lo 1MMP Menu Opfions - Satrware
Revision MMP 3.07 ,
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10 5 RSSI Indicafian .........
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12.1. Power-up.
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Appendix 1 - Command Summary
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List of Acronyms
DADS Digitally Assisted Dispatch System
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FMT FedEx Mobile Terminal
RF Radio Frequency
RSSI Receive Strength Signal Indicator
SMR Special Mobile Radio
MMP Motorola Mobile Protocol
FMP FedEx Mobile Protocol
MD-IS Mobile Data Intermediate System
Referenced Trade Marks
Motorola MMP-JOTM Motorola Mobile Protocol - Registered Trade Mark Motorola
Corporation.
AMBE.P Voice Compression Hardware and Software - Registered Trade
Mark of DVSI Inc
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FedEx Quantum
Multi-Mode Radio
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November 6th 1997
Quantum Software Revisions
FMP 9.03 (0 9,06
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FedEx Quantum
Multi-Mode Radio
FCC Regulations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires the user to obtain a station Iicense for
this radio equipment before operating it in transmit model It does not require an operating
license or permit. FedEx is responsible for ensuring that the transmitter power, frequency, and
deviation are within maximum limits allowed by the station license.
FedEx is at all times responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment.
No FCC license is required for personally maintaining the equipment.
IMPORTANT
The grantee of a license has the responsibility of ensuring that all
equipment operated under that license conforms to the specifications
of the license
The frequency, deviation, and power of a radio transmitter must be
maintained within specified limits. It is recommended, therefore. that
these three parameters be checked before the station is placed in
service.
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General Safety Information
The Federal Communications Commliilcfl (FCC), With its action in the General Docket,
79-144, March I}, 1985, has adopted a safety standard lot the human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC—regulated equipment. Proper operation of
this radio as summarized below will result in user exposure substantially below the FCC
recommended Itmrts
Do not operate this radio when someone outside the vehicle ts thhm two leet
(approximately 0.6 meters) of the antenna
Do not operate this radio il any or the RF connectors are not secure or if open
connections are not properly terminated
The following general salety guidelines should also be followed:
Do not operate this radio neat electrical blasting caps of in an explosive atmosphere
~ The radio must be properly grounded according to the installation instruCtions.
~ The radto must be serviced only by a qualified IEChnlClan.
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System Overview
The FedEx Quantum is a multr»mode radio which provides mobile voice and data
communication using the FedEx Digitally Assisted Dispatch System (DADSl The Quantum is a
"soft“ radio; its function is determined by software applications in much the same way that
computer programs are used for different functions on a personal computer.
The Quantum comes with two applications for use as a mobile radio, one to emulate the
existing Motorola MMP-30 DADS architecture, the second to suppon the new FedEx Mobile
Protocol, FMP. The desired mode of operation may be changed directly from an FMT or other
data terminal connected to the serial port ofthe Quantum
The MMP-JD operating mode functions in exactly the same may as with other compatible
radios and provides voice and data communication.
The FMP system uses digital techniques and a new packet communications protocol based on
TCP/IP. It connects seamlessly with existing DADS applications and provides many added
features such as:
» faster data download
greater system throughput for improved peak traffic operation
< network support for simultaneous data and voice operation
~ improved coverage area using roaming between different base stations
The FMP system transfers data at least four times faster that the MMP-JO system; under heavy
load conditions the increased throughput can be as much as ten times that of MMP.
Concurrent voice and data transmissions over a single channel are possible as the FMP protocol
allows half of the channel capacity to be given to supporting a single voice call whilst the
remainder continues to carry data transmissions lrorn other users. Two simultaneous voice
trans ions are not permitted ensuring the availability of channel bandwidth for data
transmission. Voice communication is handled digitally; this provides noise-tree audio
reception and allows for added features such as voice grouping to be supponed.
Operation wtth FMP requires the sewing base station or repeater to be upgraded with FMP
compatible equipment. The upgrade consists of replacrng the existing receiver and controller
units with FMP compatible devices. Additional equipment is installed in each dispatch area but
the data interface to both couriers and dispatchers remains unchanged. A Quantum unit is also
provided for each dispatcher but runs different software than the mobile radio. This provides
the means for voice communication to the fleet and is referred to as a Digital Vorce Unit, or
DVU Its operation is covered in a separate manual,
In locations where multiple basestations on different channels are available. the Quantum radio
may be configured to roam between coverage areas in much the same way as a cell phone
operates. This allows for increased coeverage area without user intervention; I| also allows for
automatic system recovery in the event of a basestation failure.
Note:
Most of the functions Within the Quantum radio are implemented in embedded firmware.
Therefore, particular menus and options may vary from one version of firmware to the next.
Please confirm that this manual corresponds to the firmware version which is displayed on the
alphanumeric display during the power-on cycle. Consult your local depot configuration
personnel for funher assistance,
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Front Panel Layout
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Controls and Indicators
6.1 General
Four front panel switches provide user control of major radio functions. The switches and
display panel are back-lit for ease of use in low light conditions. The amount of applied
backalighting is a function of the ambient light level and is regulated by a sensor located on the
front panel of the radio. As the ambient light level decreases, so does the amount of applied
back-lighting.
6.2 Power
The POWER switch controls application of power to major radio functions as well as to a
connected FMT. With power connected, pressing the power button once will cause the radio
to power up; pressing it again will cause the radio to power down and will save the active
configuration. This will be recalled automatically at the next power-up.
If power is removed from the radio by disconnection rather than pressing the power button, the
active configuration will not be saved and the radio will subsequently power up with its
previously saved configuration. lie-application of power will not cause the radio to power up
until the power switch is pressed.
NOTE: With later versions, the radio wrll automatically power-up when the DC
supplv is initially connected. This allows automatic recovery from a
battery brown~out during vehicle starting, Radios With this feature are
identified as MOD-3.
The Quantum radio should be attached directly to the vehicle battery terminals. This enables
operation with the ignition turned off. In order to prevent draining the vehicle battery, the
Quantum will automatically power down itself and a connected FMT after a time—out period of
2 hours it til no vehicle motion is sensed; (2) no voice or data is transmitted; or (3) no front
panel button is pressed during the time out period, If this occurs, the radio may be powered up
as normal and will recover all previously used mode settings.
After being powered up for even a short time, it is normal for the case of the radio to become
warm.
6.3 Volume
The VOLume control is a dedicated rocker switch for user adjustment of received audio level.
It has no effect on the level of transmitted voice. Pushing the left side of the rocker,
(downward arrow), will reduce the audio volume level, pushing the right side, (upward arrow),
will increase volume. If a large adjustment is required, pushing and holding either side of the
volume rocker will automatically increase or decrease volume level through its valid range of 0
to 31. A volume setting of “0" will mute the speaker output.
When either side of the VOL control is pressed, the display panel will indicate the chosen
volume setting. It will revert to displaying channel information approximately 2 seconds after
the VOL button in released.
Depending on the operating mode of the radio, the volume setting may not be the only control
affecting audio output. in certain modes, Audio Squelch Enable, Audio Squelch Threshold and
Monitor Enable functions may also disable the audio output.
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6.4 Menu and SEL Controls
All user controllable functions can be accessed using the MENU and SELect buttons. Pressing
either the left or right MENU button cycles through a menu of functions, The selected function
is displayed in the alphanumeric display. Options within a menu are viewed and selected by
pressing the left or right SEL button. Details of available menus and associated options are
given later in this manual as the types of available control functions depend on the active mode
of the radio.
6.5 Display
The display panel normally provides channel and status information to the user. When any of
the rocker switches are pushed, the left side of the display temporarily changes to show
information relevant to the selected menu screen. The right side of the display continues to
show mode dependent transceiver status, such as received signal strength, transmit/receive
mode,
Menu Display a Control Aron
Transceiver status Area
As different menu screens are selected using the MENU and SEL buttons, context relevant
information is displayed in the Menu Display and Control Area. The Transceiver Status Area
will either be blank or will display transceiver status relevant to the current operating mode.
The figure above shows the Default Display typical of an MMP—30 configured radio. Detailed
descriptions of all displays which cover the various operating modes of the radio are given in
later sections of this manual.
6.6 LED Indicators
The LED indicators provide additional status and
configuration information to the user. Each LED is a
tri—color device capable of glowing red, yellow or
i! 75" green.
;_‘ none During normal operation, correct function of the radio
is indicated by the TEST LED glowing green. Red
a m indicates a fault condition.
0 fl When receiving, the MODE indicator will slow green;
when transmitting it will glow red.
The color of the HOME and NET LEDs depends on the
operating mode of the radio. This is discussed in detail
later.
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8.3 FMT Power/Analog Data
The FMT Power/ Analog Data connection requires the use of the supplied heavy duty ts~pin
D-type male to female cable between the BASEBAND connector on the rear panel of the
QUANTUM and the iS-pin D-type connector on the rear of the FMT. As D.C. power for the
FMT is supplied through this connection, use ofa standard cable may cause risk of severe cable
damage and possible fire,
8.4 Speaker and Motion Sensor Connection
The Speaker and Motion Sensor connection requires the use of a special purpose cable
connected to the AUX connector on the rear panel of the QUANTUM. This connector has
three rows oi pins but is the same form factor as a 9 pin D-type shell. Do not connect this to
the SERlAL connector on the rear panel of the QUANTUM; this will result in damage to the
plug assembly.
The cable has three conductors; a pair terminated by a white Molex connector, which connects
to the speaker, and a single unterminated red cable which must be cennected to the vehicle
motion sensor. The motion sensor is used for FMT blanking and also as a control input {or the
QUANTUM auto-shutoff timer.
8.5 DC Power
DC power should be provided to the radio by direct connection to the vehicle battery using the
cable provided. An external fuse or circuit breaker rated at 15 Amps is required to be placed in
line. The ground of this cable must be securely attached to a clean vehicle ground.
8.6 Microphone
The microphone connector is located on the QUANTUM front panel. The plug will lock in
place when inserted into the connector. A small black button on top of the microphone plug
must be pressed to release it for removal.
The supplied microphone has an acoustic noise cancellation sensor located on its rear face
above the circular mic clip. Care must be taken to avoid covering this sensor or exposing it to
excessive wind noise for optimum microphone operation in locations With high levels of
background noise.
Changing Modes
The QUANTUM is a “Soft Radio‘; this means that its functional operation is dependent upon
the type of software running on its internal computers.
The QUANTUM is capable of storing a number of user applications, (software programs), in its
memory. At power-up, the active application is die-compressed from flash memory and loaded
into application space. The power-on delay of between 5 and 10 seconds is due to this file
de-compression process.
Mode changes are performed using an FMT connected to the radio With both the MMP-30 and
Serial cables. Entering either "MMP' or "FMP" in the password field of the "Forms-F" screen of
an FMT display will cause the radio to change to the appropriate mode. This feature is enabled
on all FMT units with a firmware revision later than 3.2.6; this version number may be checked
on the FMT Sign-On screen. Version 4.0.2 and later FMT software allows user configuration of
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10.5 RSSI Indication
The RSSI Indicator, located on the right-hand side of the QUANTUM display panel, provides a
measure of the received signal level. In a mobile environment. received signal level is not only
a function of range but also of blockage, due to natural terrain or man-made obstacles such as
buildings.
At full scale, the indicator is calibrated for a received signal level in excess of afiOdBm; with no
RSSI indication, the received signal level will be less than »105dBm. Under these conditions,
the FMT response time to a message transmission may be longer than typical
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Data transmission requires the use of an FMT connected to the BASEBAND port of the
QUANTUM radio as previously described
in MMP—3O mode, data transmission using a connected FMT remains unchanged from existing
FedEx procedures.
During data transmission, the Quantum front panel display will show the following transceiver
status, (Note, the channel name and number and RSSl level may differ) :
10,7 Voice Transmission
Voice transmission functions on a push to talk basis and operates in line with existing FedEx
procedures.
During voice transmission, the Quantum front panel display will show the following transceiver
status:
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FedEx Mobile Protocol (FMP) - System Overview
The FMP system has been specially designed to support existing FedEx end-system applications
such as the FMT and DADS system yet provide a dramatic improvement to radio network
efficiency, throughput and available features.
The main system benefits are:
Greater system throughput,
- Improved system performance under high load conditions,
Simultaneous transmission 01 voice and data from different users.
Automatic roaming between base-stations lor improved coverage.
The system operates using a trmeslot reservation process where a mobile requests access to one
of two reverse-channel, (mobile to base station), timeslots. The Base Station Controller, located
at the repeater. arbitrates which requesting mobiles are granted timeslot access. This process
ensures that channel contention is minimized allowing graceful handling of high traffic volume.
The FMP system operates at a higher data rate than that ol the existing MMP-30 system. This,
together with improved network management algorithms, yields an improvement in system
throughput of at least four times the total throughput capability of MMP, and under extreme
traffic levels, up to ten times.
The timeslotted nature of the FMP protocol allows support for simultaneous voice and data.
When a vorce lt‘ansmissron rs occurring, FMF still provides at least twice the total capacity of
MMP-30 for simultaneous data from another user. The ESC-lOOO ensures that only one of the
timeslots is allocated to voice at any one time guaranteeing that system capacity is always
reserved for data transmission.
FMP voice is transmitted digitally using a process called Advanced Mulliband Excitation,
AMBE, a method of digital voice compression licensed from DVSl. With conventional FM
voice transmission, poor reception results in noise at the speaker output. Under marginal
signal conditions with FMP, no noise is heard but the received audio will be automatically
squelched, i.e. may contain gaps. Once adequate signal level is recovered, the system will
automatically recover.
The FMP system also supports automatic roaming between basestations. This allows the radio
coverage area to be designed around the constraints of local terrain yet still provide seemless
coverage to users.
Roaming operates ll'l three depot selectable modes:
~ Receive: Roaming is determined by the radio based on the number of sync errors received in
the forward channel transmission.
- Transmil; Roaming rs determined by the base station based on the number of errors received
from the mobrle. The base station sends a message to the mobile instructing it to roam.
~ Advanced: Roaming is determined by an algorithm which considers both transmit and receive
error levels and network congestion. Ustng advanced roaming, a radio may be told by a base
station to retune to another base station if, for instance. its utilization exceeds a preset threshold.
Advanced roaming also suppons aulomati: load leveling in the event of a repeater failure and
consequent recovery.
The default mode of operation ts Advanced Roaming.
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12 FM? Operation
12.1 Power-up.
To turn the radio on: press the power button.
10 adiust the volume: press the left or right volume button.
On power—up, the radio loads the FMP application into its operational memory. Due to the
greater size of this application, this process takes approximately 12 seconds, slightly longer than
loading MMP-JO. On completion, the alphanumeric display will show the application name
and version number and finally revert to the FMP Default Display. Samples of displays are
shown below:
Mode Type & Software Revision , FMP 9 ‘- 06 »
Radio Serial Number
Default Channel
Dis la
P y Received Signal
Strength
Ch'm‘" Meme SMR Channel L Transceiver Status
Number M—
+ = OK
M P ' Pl-l- Error
- = Not connected to network giwggsszmm
t = Awaiting TEI assignment Aborted
‘I’ - TEI eaelgned
E - Acknowledged mode established Witc’ldo Timer
p = MDIS registration pending The Watchdog indicator
R - MDIS registration eetabilshed ‘ will spin during correct
r = Releasing connection ‘ operation.
d - m'fmmrmon ”nu!“ _ l_TransmitI Receive Status
1 = Network Access denied - no reason given
2 - Network In unsupported ' = Out'of Sync
3 - Network in not authorized - - Offlms
4 - Bed authentication p or P = Persistemly out M Sync
5 I Unsupported authentication ' °' 3 = 1" Syn:
6 - MDIS fully loaded
7 = Service denied
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When the application fully boots the Quantum
will enable DC power to the FMT. The Default
Display will appear showing the selected channel
and transceiver status information. At this time, if
there is an FMT connected to the QUANTUM and
a receivable FMP base station signal is present, the
QUANTUM will indicate the following display
stating that:
no network connection has been
established, but,
- the radio is in sync with the base station
and has adequate received signal level,
If there is no signal present, the asterisk Out of
Sync indicator will be displayed as shown. There
will also be no RSSI indication.
At this time the QUANTUM will attempt to
communicate with the FMP system by transmitting
a request for a temporary equipment identifier,
TEI, and ultimately receiving FMP system
registration. During this process, the MODE LED
will toggle between green and red, as the
QUANTUM transmits. The transceiver status
display will cycle through the screens as shown as
assignment and registration is negotiated.
Once registration is successfully complete, the
transceiver status will be shown as "RS"; data
transmission can proceed in the same way as used
for MMPJO operation.
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NOTE:
The FMP protocol makes use of sophisticated error detection
and correction algorithms to ensure correct deliverv of data
over the AtirLink. Use 0! this technique makes it undesrrable
tor the FMT to perform retries. Therefore, under certain
Circumstances, it ma\ be netessarx tor the user to retransmit a
message |t' an ACKnvaedgement i‘ not retelwd b\ the FMT.
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12.2 General Configuration
The table below shows available menu DDllOnS ior FMP operation.
differ by software revtston number. Check that the documentation set matches the revision
number in use.
QUANTUM radros are shipped with the defaults shown below in brackets. Personal changes
may be entered using the MENU and SEL buttons as previously described
retained by the radio when powered down using the POWER button.
To adjust a particular parameter, use the MENU buttons to select the appropriate menu option
then use the SEL buttons to effect the changes The display will revert to the default setting of
displaying channel information after 10 seconds,
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MENU SEL Options Description
Options (Defaults)
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Number; Transceiver
Status
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SIDE On / on (On) Enables or disables
Sidetom' uraudin imp.
CON: Range 1 - 3 (2) Adjusts dtsplay
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SELéHOME No Options Causes the radio to
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HOME stanon.
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12.4 FMP LED Indicators
The following table defines the meaning of LED slatus indicators for FMP modet
LED Yellow OFF
TEST Failed Diagnostics Norma] Operation Power-up
MODE Transmitting Receiving Power-up
HOME Fault Condition Home Channel Roaming Channel Power-up
NET N / A FMP N / A
12.5 Data Transmission
Data transmissron in FMP mode is handled
in exactly the same way as with MMP, (CM lGlT’.\TI(-\' 3mm
Ensure that the FMT is connected to the ,. _ mu DOG
QUANTUM, as previously described, and , _ a ;"f c
verify that both units are in FMP modes ‘ . - ,
The QUANTUM operating mode
may be checked during the
power-up process;
The FMT mode may be checked
after power-up by selecting the
"Forms-F" screen. The display . , . M r rat I, , ‘ ,
should be similar to that shown in l mu
Figure 1, noting that specific values
for parameters will differ from Figure ‘I: FMP FORMS-F Screen
those shown.
NOTE: All of these paramelers should be set through Depot configuration.
Unauthorized change will likely cause the terminal to cease functioning in FMP
modes
If the mode needs to be reset, this can be done by entering "FMP" in the password field of the
Former screen and pressing the Tx button.
The various parameters are defined below
GID - Group ID.
This field has no function in FMP,
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MID - Mobile ID
The Mobile lD uniquely identifies an individual FMT to the dispatch center WDM, Wireless
Data Manager: Each mobile must have a corresponding account on the WDM in order to gain
access to the network.
S/N - Serial Number
This is the serial number of the FMTA
MIP - Mobile I]? Address
The mobile I/P address uniquely identifies the data terminal to the FMP data network. This
address is also used by the QUANTUM radio and must be identified as an authorized user in
the MDlSt
NIP - Network Interface lIP Address
The Network interface I/P address defines the VP address of the WDM
12.6 Voice Communication
Voice transmission from an FM? QUANTUM is supported from a user perspective in much the
same way as a conventional mobile radio, As the transmission process is digital, the system
offers several features not available in a conventional analog system:
- Secure voice communication:
QUANTUM FMP voice is transmitted digitally, This makes it impossible for non
authorized users to eavesdrop on voice communication without the use oi
sophisticated equipment.
Simultaneous transmission of voice and data from different users:
The FMP protocol is engineered to partition channel capacity so that simultaneous
voice and data communication can be supported. In this mode, approximately half of
the system capacity is allocated to voice, the remainder, which is still at least twice the
capacity of MMP-JO. to data.
- Depot configurable voice groups:
Each truck radio is allocated a voice group corresponding to the dispatch center that
the truck operates from. Voice communication is automatically received only by trucks
sharing the same voice group.
Private communication with dispatch
A courier may communicate privately with the serving dispatch operator without other
couriers hearing the conversation.
Automatic voice patching to assigned dispatch operator:
The PM? system allows couriers to automatically roam between different base stations
When communicating via a base station other than the HOME base station, the system
will automatically route all v0tce and data transmissions to the correct dispatch center.
Noise-free operation:
Digitization of voice information results in essentially no background noise being
apparent in received voice; although users may notice a change in the tonal qualities of
received v0tce.
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Ensure that a microphone and speaker are connected to the radio, it is powered on, and that the
audio volume level is adjusted to a comfortable level.
For voice communication to be available, the Transmit/Receive Status Indicator on the radio
display must indicate "In Sync‘K The figure below refers.
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Dis la
P y Received
Strength
Registration Status _ Fwd Channel Receive Status
- = Unregistered . = Out of Sync
p - Pending p or P I Penistently out of Sync
t = TEI pending s or s = In Sync
‘I‘ = TEI Assigned
R = Registered
FMP voice uses three audio tones to signify the status of a voice access request. The tones are
identifiable by their pitch or frequency.
Medium pitch tone : Channel access was granted, user may begin to
speak
Low pitch tone : Channel was released by useri (Heard by
transmitting user)
High pitch tone : Received audio transmission has ended.
Three bursts of medium pitch tone : Channel access was denied, try again.
Vnice Transmi on
To communicate with other users in the same voice group, hold the microphone approximately
three inches from the mouth and press and hold the ”push-to—talk" button on the side of the
microphone. The radio will respond with a medium tone as follows:
A single burst if channel access was granted,
Three bursts of medium pitch tone ifdenied,
Once channel access has been granted, normal voice communication may proceed for a period
of up to 30 seconds, after which time the radio will automatically terminate the transmission
At this time a low tone will be given indicating that channel access has been terminated.
To end a voice transmission, release the push-io-talk button. The radio will respond with a low
and a high pitch tone. The low tone indicates that channel access has been terminated; the
high pitch tone indicates that the voice transmission has ended. This high tone will also be
generated by receiving radios to indicate to users that a voice segment has ended.
Voice Reception
Receiving a voice transmission requires no user intervention, only that the audio volume is
suitably adjusted. For a vehicle environment, this level will be typically set between 18 and
26.
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At the end of a received voice transmission, a high pitch tone is given indicating the end of a
received speech segment. As no background or "squelch'norse is audible, the high pitch tone
is the only indication that another user has finished speaking.
Changing the Voice Group
The receive vaice group of a mobile may be changed vta the FORMS-F screen of the FMT. The
transmit voice group of a particular mobile may only be configured by Depot Staff.
Private Voice Communication lFMP 9.03 - 9.04
A private vorce transmission to a dispatch operator may be made by double-clicking and
holding the pushrlotalk button on the microphone. In this mode, the mobile to dispatch
voice transmission Will not be overheard by other couriers; the dispatch to mobile voice
transmission wrll, however, continue id be broadcast to all users on the same voice group. This
feature is not supported in FMP software revisions later than 9.04.
Return to Home FMP 9.05 and later
By keying and releasing the microphone push-to—lalk button, a user can force the Quantum
radio to return to its HOME channel.
Extended Radio Functions
13.1 Basic Capabilities
The Quantum radio supports a conventional Serial Line IP interface on its serial pon. This
means that with suitable interface software running on a portable computer, the FMT may be
replaced by a PC and the Quantum may be used as a remote network interface which supports
many features of the Internet Protocol.
The Quantum, as currently configured, is a half duplex radio; i.e. it can transmit and receive
but not simultaneously. In FMP mode. the transition between transmit and receive occurs in
milliseconds, however, this can add latency for services such as FTP which ideally require full
duplex transmit & receive paths for the acknowledgement process of the packet protocol to
function efficiently.
The FMP system IS optimized for regular DADS message transfer in either direction and for
download of File based information from the fixed system to the mobile. This allows for routing
tables, maps and other information to be pulled from a master server to mobiles with latency
effects predominating on the low data volume reverse channel.
13.2 Connection and Connectivity
A portable computer may be connected to the Quantum serial pen in place of the FMT. The
cable supplied for the FMT connection may be used for this purpose.
The serial port operates In two modes:
Control Mode: This uses the conventional asynchronous serial data mode of the
physical its-232 interface and transfers unformalted ASCli text. This
mode is used for controlling, configuring and monitoring the status of
the Quantum radio.
~ Data Mode: This mode uses the Serial Line InternetProtocol, SLIP, which is a
packet communications protocol designed for use over a serial
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communications leCUll, This mode lS used {or translerring SLlP
formatted data between a connected terminal and Quantum, The
terminal may either be dedicated to the application, such as the FMT,
or a connected PC running a SLIP compliant interface application such
as the Reflections IP stacks This can be used to support generic IP
applications such as Rlcgon, Telnet, Ping, FTP, email etc.
Control mode capabilities are detailed in Appendix A to this manual, They consist of a number
of commands which are invoked using 3 extended set ot' the AT modem commands. These
commands may either be issued to the Quantum from a program application running on a
dedicated terminal such as the FMT or by a generic communications application, such as
Microsoft Windows Terminal, running on a personal computer connected to the Quantum
Serial poni
In order [or a PC to communicate through the lP stack with a remote host, the local
communications application must be configured Wllh a valid IP address which must be
registered with the MDIS. It must also command the Quantum lo go Online and attempt to
register with the MDlS. SLIP applications will not function unless |he Transmit/Receive Status
indicator shows the radio to be In Sync and the Transceiver mode is Registered
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Appendix 1— Quantum AT Command Set
14 MM? Operation
14.1 MMP - Basic Commands & Registers
Command runclion
ATEn echo chamfler conlwl ~ n—D—dluble echo back;
n- ieme? Rho back
ATln reps" mdlo nd - n -0re|ums mm eqmpmefll
code, n » I-lelums Ihe (hedsum (ampumd on
r/w ROM n - Z-perfmms a (hecksum on
(he r/w ROM, (cmudtes H mm the am slaved m
ROM and undnrales o
ATln sex same: volume- n-0,.,31 n-O—speakeroil,
n. ”wen“ max volume
AYSnAYSnIATSn- x selen ugmer n; n - mum mad register spanned
by n. Wme value speculied in x m regisuer
snecvfied m n. Only llmer, uperalmg mode, Culver“
pvahle 1nd ROM checksum regnslers may be
wriuen lo, all ("hers are read only
Ragisler Descriplinn Mode Value J mm"
L— 50 ROM checksum wnle/vead
Sl—SIJ nolused
Su command mm; (echo m bu |, msull made in ha 3) lead omy (Lao no
515517 ncl used
_L_
515 lesl I‘mel wme/vead 0. 60 o
“T—
519 comm mmrar lead only a z |
510511 ncn used
52) empmem mlus 159ml pan) bu 0/me bus, read only a 245 125
o— 7,5-1 bwsLZJ/baud
mac-1100.2 - 2400.3 - 9600 4 . 19100:
bil4,5/slup bus, n,| b1|6,7lpAnly,0 - even,
| -rmne,
sz-ts-ls no! used
541, upcuhng mode (pmltxnll wme/n’dd 1 J zwa»
34 7-5 39 nm used
560 cunem prof”! read/Wm; " | 3 1
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Regiflu Dexriplmn Mode ‘ Value 0mm:
ss- sulu mm» (mam - N‘SBWN'JM'V mlume » use 5 hm ma 0an 3 we J! us
562 R55, “MM un'ulIRSSI mum» xulumu - 153 5 and “My 0,1670 2310 um ‘
bus ‘
so: um y WW urL’nN mm “w len-hng ”my mud only 0, v a 32757 1mm)
L58 7 1m ‘
564 “m- mum n 0mm! . use Lnlumc squelch mm. mad 0an 0m 11767 | 1mm
LSB 7 bus
55; Inna rodud mum-h mm A “55 mum- mm mm My 0‘ m. 31707 “woo
squekh waver - [SB 2 1m
506 (one (odcd muem‘ demchun mremmd mud unly 1 a 32757 wooo
557 blvghmess (unnul read only a .z |
568 vovce lmnsmvssmn hmeoul veJd/wille ‘ | 20 sea | serond
569 dam Hansmuston menu; lead'wnle m 50 sec, so 51-6
570 shulduwn “menu! ma/Wme ‘ 0.120 mm; JO 1mm
s7| user ID mad My 1 a (hammers
572 eqmpmenl code reld am, ‘1 (1 (hammers
$73 hrmwum mum fem only i a characlel;
573 Home chmnev Numerals read only i H Characters
579 mm“ (hannm aavameuvrs read only { u Chaucvers
Sea-521m thumb! pammerev l.“ read anwy ' u (haraclevs
ATV" Irujh (“60 form — n -0»shun (numenc) YPSu"
codes, o-ox, V-(onnefl. 7. mg, 3-no mmev,
4 .u-or n- chlbckr lesun codes. gm lexl
mum, P g. “(arms-fl" lmlmd of "r ‘
ATZn n- _de;mmmxguuwm. n-o ReselMode, i
n. |'§el m FMP, n- 2 w! IDCDPD, n-J st! to
MN‘P
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14.2 MMP Extended Command Sc!
Comrrund runcliun
Al” mum- Lu- n dumullx
AYM/ clnpluy (unl'nl uvlyillp
ATAWn me Afllvv plume » n - 040m .I.\ plume U ldl'pfllL n-l xlnw u, mm plnllle l‘
n- 34mm drool pmhle sums lng, n - J-rewll u~l‘l|y1l1lulo um Ing
ATQAn lune coded muclch delecnon lhleshola - n -0.. 12767. deluull lbooo
Amman slde zone m‘un , n— mlcle lune nu, n» l—sldu lune on
”a: wll-(l ehunnel mmml’lers- < mime >, (lone (Mud squelch lreu > < and we > ,
Sch." 670-2503 Hz O-AMPJ -5MR (hannelnumbcl,
Mao-a selecl dun lunsmlsslun llmeflul A n » 10.1:Dlm ‘emndsl
AT@C change channel - AT@G
Ales" RSSI squelch arc/all - n- Dvsquelch all; n— lrsquelch an
Alan- selen (one coded squelch ~ 0.12767,dehu|l 16000
A7@Vn scl RSSI squelch level . n A) . 32757; defaull |6000
A1@\Nn hllghmess central , n -maw, n - Lmedlum, n - 2~brlghl
Arexn selecl volce llansmrwon lime-GUI - n—l JO l-n seconds)
”av" (unImsI (unllol — n - olaw, n - hmedlum, n - Z-hlgh
ATE" o- alsuble echo back l - enable echo back
ATL galnmngeDlo}!
ATVn u - shun vesull codes. l - herbme mull codes
ATZn 0- lescl lo depol corms” l - icl lo FMP, z -sel ll) CDPD, 3- sel |U MMP
awn-u manually enuule uu‘hclo-ddla 41—17!” l >un
“up" munuully ermble push-iomlk ~o-oll/ l -on
JI' ‘dcv allel maxlmum deh'thDfl - an .ll' ‘devl w-ll lewll ln pmiem valul‘ bc-mg mauled
al"mrxl ahcr mndulunnn lndex - an Al" 'mud? w-ll resull m gmem uuluc bemg dlsplmved
M“er (MllEY mclmg (onllol » O-dliablc‘s/ l -erl.|b'cs I J - lusel vclcxol l. x 0ch (mm! m H1
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FMP Commands
Command Mean-n; am Formab’Ranges
”qu E Chungr Aflwv Channel Chanm-I ATQCname 1
nm me 0mm 1 Chamw! ATE‘RImmm -1
AYQR‘ ‘ Rcmmr JH (“J""L‘h Chan/w! AT‘Z‘R' 1
A1@C { swan Chmme‘ Hummers Channel Amqmmghmm [m a, j
‘ mum |ch.|rme| numbel] (Nam; ;’
“ must be 5 (hunch-rs! ‘
AYBH Spam, Home (rum-4 Channrl AWHmme f
A707 Spcoty Tuner Cumrol wo - Mnnw, X - Rx only, Charm?! Mammy u ‘
2.1: only‘ J-Adv roam) \
M. . . . .,, Spl‘niy Tmmmn Pux\c‘11\\’hele n - nun-mm dam) Ounnel [5451 ;
flaw i Bushlness Cumml Cnmlun ATaW J
Nev Camus! Conuul Comlun ATQVn
ATL Sex Speaker Volume Comma ATLn, n - 0.3:
ATWB 5m: Tune On/Olv‘ Cum’rm AT@B|D|1]
ATH stcnnnecflvom Nprwork Cunnecnon ATHIOI |1
A70 Enle’ Dn-Imc “Ode Cunnecxmn ATO
ATD Go on-Ime and connm to network (usmg Conncchon Avolnww xxx.Wy-Ill}
«pear-rd UP Addvem
A” Regan ldenuiymg InlmmJnun Idenmy ATI[D[|]1\3]
AN; Spefliy w Chum Addrms and Pun Idcnmy AT\U[www m.yyy alum
AT\S Spenlv OpemI-undl IIP Addvess ldpnmy AT\S|www mm m]
Nev Spefifv Remve Vovre Cruun Menhly AT@Vg
' nap Spoaiy Ymmmu vowce Cmup lawn-w may);
, m Command Mode Emu (On/Om Mnc. Mun; 1|
‘ nu Result! “nary Dvlauhs MM. nu
; ww Relum Cum‘n! melle Mnc Arsv
5 «MW Sm Conlvgumlum SJ\F Hm MK: Ammo: | 311 “I
‘ AW Se! Rm“ Code rnrmv x0 - Shnn. | - Verbose] Misc ”mu 1]
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Command J Meamng cum formanmnges
All 50" Emu) - 54m» Mom" | - VMP.1-CDPDA1 A‘nt unaupnl I
J . MMP
Area Soemy Shuvdunn hmeom lemN) i lam-«u! AlQQume ;
Arm \’uvu- hammnuun Imam! (Scrum)! ‘ Tum-«m Alapm i
amv Add Vance Cruup 1 Van» Arm/n
”GA Inuememtl) m Oruemt‘nl (0) Van? Group 4 “we ”mum |] 1
Alixk’ Remove Vance Cruun Z “We Menu | ~1
Arab sum Home Vance Cmup ‘ Vows um)"
um sum lunmol Vuvce Cmup Vulre A1®Pn ‘
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