ICOM orporated 317600 VHF P25 Trunking Mobile Transceiver User Manual RMK 4 Instruction Manual

ICOM Incorporated VHF P25 Trunking Mobile Transceiver RMK 4 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUALRMK-4SEPARATION KIT
iFOREWORDThank you for purchasing the RMK-4 separation kit.The RMK-4 allows you to connect the additional CONTROL HEAD to the IC-F9511HT to enable dual-head operation. Depending on the length of separation you need, use either the optional OPC-607, OPC-608, OPC-609 or OPC-726 sep-aration cable with the RMK-4.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONRWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.NOTEIf disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.Please refer to the instruction manual of the transceiver for details of the basic operation.PRECAUTIONSRWARNING! NEVER place the transceiver’s main unit (with the RMK-4) and CONTROL HEADs where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where they could cause bodily injury.CAUTION! To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF and disconnect the DC power cable from the trans-ceiver’s main unit before disassemble the transceiver.DO NOT use or place the transceiver’s main unit (with the RMK-4) and CONTROL HEADs in areas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the RMK-4 and CONTROL HEAD’s surfaces.USE the specified microphone only. Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage CONTROL HEAD or the transceiver’s main unit.KEEP the transceiver’s main unit (with the RMK-4) and CON-TROL HEADs away from heavy rain, and never immerse them in the water.The transceiver’s main unit (with the RMK-4) and CONTROL HEADs meet IP54 requirements for dust-protection and splash resistance when the optional microphone*, the front/rear plate(s) and the speaker jack cover of CONTROL HEAD are attached.However, if these items are dropped, dust-protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the cases or the waterproof seals.* The microphone is not dust-protection and splash resistant.Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
ii12345678910111213141516KEY-STICKERSecond CONTROL HEADRMK-4 (Main unit attachment)Microphone hanger and screw setMounting bracketfor CONTROL HEAD Flat washers (M5)Springwashers (M5)Mounting screws (M5×12)Self-tapping screws (M5×16)Bracket screwsNuts (M5)Key capsFunction namestickers• Used for labelling the programmable function keys. See at right for details.The serial number seal is put here, and labeled “RMK-4.”• Function name stickersThere are no labels on the programmable function keys since the functions can be freely assigned to these keys.Attach the supplied function name stickers to the appropriate keys for easy recognition of the key’s assigned function as shown below.Then, protect the attached stickers from coming off with the supplied key cap, as shown below.Function name stickerKey capACCESSORIES
TABLE OF CONTENTSiiiFOREWORD ......................................................................... iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... iPRECAUTIONS ..................................................................... iACCESSORIES .................................................................... iiTABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... iii1 CONNECTION .............................................................1−5 ■ Removing the transceiver’s main unit attachment ........1 ■ Connecting CONTROL HEAD and RMK-4 ..................2 ■ Attaching the RMK-4 ....................................................4 ■ Mounting ......................................................................42 REMOTE BOX SET MODE .........................................6−8 ■ Set mode items ............................................................63 DUAL-HEAD OPERATION ........................................9−10 ■ Intercom function ..........................................................9 ■ TX AF Monitoring function ..........................................10 ■ NOTES .......................................................................104 OPTIONS .......................................................................11
q Turn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable from the transceiver’s main unit.w Unscrew the 6 top screws, then remove the top cover from the transceiver’s main unit in the direction of the arrow.Top coverMain unite Unscrew the screw that is attached to the chassis.Frontr Unscrew the 4 front screws, then remove the main unit attachment from the main unit in the direction of the arrow. • The flat cable should be carefully disconnected from the attachment.Main unit attachmentMain unit attachmentFlat cablet Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the front plate from the main unit attachment. Then unscrew the circuit board screw, and disconnect the separation cable, if it is connected.Main unitattachmentSeparation cableFront plateRemove the circuit board screw. IMPORTANT: Set the top, chassis and front screws aside as they are needed for the RMK-4 installation.11CONNECTION12345678910111213141516■ Removing the transceiver’s main unit attachment
Either the optional OPC-607 (3 m; 9.84 ft), OPC-608 (8 m; 26.3 ft), OPC-609 (1.9 m; 6.3 ft) or OPC-726 (5 m; 16.4 ft) separation cable is required for CONTROL HEADs and the RMK-4 connections.INFORMATION: CONTROL HEAD connected to the [CONTROL HEAD 1] of the RMK-4, is recognized as the main CONTROL HEAD.D CONTROL HEADYou can connect the separation cable to both CONTROL HEADs in the same way, as shown below.q Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the rear plate from CONTROL HEAD.CONTROL HEADRear plateUnscrew the circuit board screw.w Connect the separation cable to CONTROL HEAD. • The cable can be inserted into either the left or right grooves as needed.SeparationcableCablegrooveCONTROL HEADReinstall the circuit board screw removed in step q as shown at left to con-nect the cable terminal.Rear platee After the cable is connected, reinstall the rear plate and the 4 screws, then connect the opposite side of the sepa-ration cable to the RMK-4.r Repeat steps q to e to attach the other CONTROL HEAD.If the separation cable is already connected to the original CONTROL HEAD, the above connection should be per-formed to the second CONTROL HEAD only.21CONNECTION■ Connecting CONTROL HEAD and RMK-4
31CONNECTION12345678910111213141516D RMK-4q Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the front plate from the RMK-4.RMK-4Front plateUnscrew the circuit board screw.w Connect the opposite side of the separation cable that is connected to CONTROL HEAD to the RMK-4. After the cable is connected, reinstall the front plate and the 4 screws. • The cable can be inserted into either the left or right grooves as needed.SeparationcableCable groovesReinstall the circuit board screw removed in step q as shown above to con-nect the cable terminal.e Repeat steps q and w for the other side connection.
■ Attaching the RMK-4q Carefully connect the flat cable of the transceiver’s main unit to the RMK-4 as shown below (q). Then, attach the RMK-4 to the transceiver’s main unit using 4 front screws that were removed from the main unit in step r in p. 1. (w) • Ensure the flat cable and the RMK-4 are connected/attached correctly, and not upside down.w Replace the screw that was removed from the main unit in step e in p. 1 to the chassis. (e)Main unitRMK-4RMK-4weFlat cableqe Replace the top cover and 6 top screws removed in step w in p. 1, then reconnect the DC power cable.■ Mounting2 types of mounting styles are available— one is on-board mounting, and the other one is overhead mounting.D On-board mountingMount the controller securely with the 4 supplied screws to a solid surface.Bracketscrew41CONNECTION
D Overhead mountingMount the controller securely with the 4 supplied screws to a solid surface which can support more than 2 kg (4.40 lb). (Overhead mounting)When usingself-tapping screwsFlat washerSpring washerBracketscrewNut51CONNECTION12345678910111213141516
The REMOTE BOX SET MODE is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. You can “customize” CONTROL HEADs for dual-head operation to suit your preferences and operating style.P0 P4P3P2P1*In this instruction manual, these keys are from the left, designated [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4].D Set mode operationq First, be sure power is OFF. Then, while pushing and holding [P0], [P1] and [P2], push [ ] to turn the power ON. • Hold [P0], [P1] and [P2] until “SET MODE FOR REMOTE BOX” appears on the display.w Push [P0] to enter the REMOTE BOX SET MODE.e Then push [P0] additional times to select the appropriate item. Then, push [Up] or [Down] to set the desired level and conditions.r Push and hold [ ] to exit the REMOTE BOX SET MODE.The USER SET MODE is also available. The common functions that can be used with both dual-head and sin-gle-head operations are set in the USER SET MODE. Please refer to the instruction manual of the transceiver for details.■ Set mode itemsThe following functions (other than “RX Speaker Tune”) can be programmed into CONTROL HEADs 1 and 2, individu-ally.D AF MinimumSet the AF Minimum function to ON or OFF. (default: ON)ON : The minimum audio output level is set for CONTROL HEADs. • Set the minimum audio output level in “AF Minimum Level” as shown below.OFF : The minimum audio output level is not set for CON-TROL HEADs.D AF Minimum LevelSet the minimum audio output level between 0 and 255. (default: 0)This setting is effective only when “AF Minimum” is ON as shown above.D Beep LevelSet the output level of the confirmation beeps between 1 and 5. (default: 3)This setting is effective for dual-head operation functions only.The beep level for other functions that can be used with both dual-head and single-head operations, are set in the USER SET MODE.62REMOTE BOX SET MODE
D Panel Lock functionSet the Panel Lock function to ON or OFF. (default: ON)The Panel Lock function locks all keys and the dial other than [ ] and [P4 (PANEL LOCK)].ON : The [PANEL LOCK] function is assigned to [P4], and you can toggle the Panel Lock function ON and OFF with pushing and holding [P4 (PANEL LOCK)] for 1 sec.OFF : [P4] retains the originally programmed function and the Panel Lock function is OFF.NOTE: When this function is set to ON, the key function [Null] must be assigned to [P4] by the CS-F9010/F9510 cloning software on both CONTROL HEADs for match-ing the CONTROL HEAD’s performance. Ask your dealer for details.D TX AF Monitoring functionSet the TX AF Monitoring function to ON or OFF. (default: ON)This function allows the operator of CONTROL HEAD to monitor the other side’s communication.When one CONTROL HEAD operator is communicating, the audio can be heard from the SP-22 external speaker on the other CONTROL HEAD side.The optional SP-22 external speaker is required.D Hanger functionSet the Hanger function to ON or OFF. (default: ON)The microphone “on-hook” function (Hook-on scan) and “off-hook” functions (Move to Priority A CH and Monitor) are acti-vated according to this setting.ON : The microphone “on-hook” or “off-hook” functions are activated when CONTROL HEAD’s microphone is put on (on hook) or taken off (off-hook) it's hanger hook.OFF : The microphone “on-hook” function is activated regard-less of the CONTROL HEAD’s microphone “on-hook” and “off-hook”.NOTE: If “ON” is set in both CONTROL HEADs and one of the two microphones is taken from its hanger hook, the microphone “off-hook” functions are activated for both CONTROL HEADs.72REMOTE BOX SET MODE12345678910111213141516
82REMOTE BOX SET MODED RX Speaker Tuning functionSet the RX Speaker Tuning function to ON or OFF for CON-TROL HEAD 1 (main). (default: OFF)This function allows the operator of CONTROL HEAD 1 to adjust the output level of the external speaker that is con-nected to the transceiver’s main unit.ON : The audio output level of the external speaker is adjust-able with the AF volume control knob on CONTROL HEAD 1. The minimum audio output level must be set to more than 1 on the transceiver’s main unit in order to avoid muting the audio output.OFF : The audio output level of the external speaker is not adjustable by CONTROL HEADs.D Intercom functionSet the Intercom function to ON or OFF. (default: ON)The Intercom function allows CONTROL HEAD operators to communicate each other via their microphones.The optional microphone and the SP-22 external speaker are required.ON : The [INTERCOM] function is assigned to [P3], and you can enter and exit the Intercom mode by pushing [P3 (INTERCOM)].OFF : [P3] retains the originally programmed function and the Intercom function is OFF.NOTE:• When one CONTROL HEAD enters the Intercom mode, the other CONTROL HEAD also enters even if this func-tion is set to OFF.• When this function is set to ON, the key function [Null] must be assigned to [P3] by the CS-F9010/F9510 clon-ing software on both CONTROL HEADs for matching the CONTROL HEAD’s performance. Ask your dealer for details.
93DUAL-HEAD OPERATION12345678910111213141516■ Intercom function[P3] is used for the Intercom function ON/OFF switch when the Intercom function is set to ON in the REMOTE BOX SET MODE. (No other function can be assigned.)The Intercom function allows the operators of CONTROL HEAD 1 and 2 to communicate each other via their micro-phones.The optional microphone and the SP-22 external speaker are required.NOTE:• Transmitting is impossible during intercom operation.• During intercom operation, when [PTT] is pushed and held on the caller’s side, any received radio signal is muted on the listener side’s CONTROL HEAD external speaker. However, the received radio signal can be heard on the caller side’s CONTROL HEAD external speaker and the main unit’s external speaker.• When the message signal is received, it is not displayed on the LCD of CONTROL HEADs during intercom opera-tion. After exiting the intercom mode, it will be displayed on the LCD.• During intercom operation, CONTROL HEADs 1 and 2 return to the normal operation mode, if no [PTT] opera-tion is performed for 30 sec.q Push [P3 (INTERCOM)] to enter the intercom mode. • The other CONTROL HEAD is also set to the Intercom mode automatically even if this function is set to OFF. • “INTERCOM” appears on both CONTROL HEADs.w Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level into the microphone. • “IN USE” blinks on the listener side. • To adjust the audio output level, rotate [VOL].e After releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through the speaker.r To return to normal operation, push [P3 (INTERCOM)].
■ TX AF Monitoring functionWhen the TX AF Monitoring function is set to ON in the RE-MOTE BOX SET MODE, and one CONTROL HEAD operator is communicating, the audio can be heard from the SP-22 external speaker on the other CONTROL HEAD side.The optional SP-22 external speaker is required.NOTE: When one CONTROL HEAD operator is communi-cating, “IN USE” blinks on the other CONTROL HEAD’s display and the TX indicators lights red.I N U SE■ NOTES• Transmission can be performed on either CONTROL HEADs 1 or 2 at the same time.• The Power ON Password function will not work properly when attaching the RMK-4.• The RMK-4 is not designed for the single-head operation. For single-head operation, use the original attachment and cable combination— no RMK-4 is necessary. But when the one of CONTROL HEADs is accidently bro-ken, the RMK-4 may go into the unintended single-head op-eration mode. In that case, the Intercom function MUST be turned OFF. Otherwise, any problem may occur.103DUAL-HEAD OPERATION
114OPTIONS12345678910111213141516• OPC-607/OPC-608/OPC-609/OPC-726 separation cables Used for CONTROL HEAD and the RMK-4 connection. OPC-607 : 3 m; 9.84 ft OPC-608 : 8 m; 26.3 ft OPC-609 : 1.9 m; 6.3 ft OPC-726 : 5 m; 16.4 ft• HM-152/HM-152T/HM-148G/HM-148T hand microphones HM-152 : Hand microphone HM-152T : DTMF microphone HM-148G : Self grounding heavy duty microphone HM-148T : Self grounding heavy duty DTMF microphone• SM-25 desktop microphone• SP-22 external speaker Compact and easy-to-install. Input impedance : 4 ø Max. input power : 5 W * The SP-22 is not recommended for use with the IC-F9511HT. Use the SP-30 instead.Icom optional equipment are designed for optimal performance when used with this transceiver. We are not responsible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non-Icom op-tional equipment.Some options may not available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.
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