Tyco Electronics P5200, P7200 4 BATTERIES

MM23772, Rev. F

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4 BATTERIES

The P7200 and P5200 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 modify Lithium Ion battery packs. The Lithium Ion battery

packs are equipped with built-in safety and protection features. Should these

features be disabled or tampered with in any way, the battery pack can leak acid,

overheat, emit smoke, burst, and/or, ignite.

If the battery is ruptured or is leaking electrolyte that results in skin or eye contact

with the electrolyte, immediately flush the affected area with water. If the battery

electrolyte gets in the eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician

immediately.

4.1 CONDITIONING BATTERY PACKS

4.1.1 Conditioning NiMH Battery Packs

Condition a new NiMH battery before putting into use. This also applies to rechargeable NiMH batteries

that have been stored for long periods (weeks, months, or longer). Conditioning requires fully charging

and fully discharging the battery three (3) times using a “battery analyzer/conditioner/charger.” M/A-

COM recommends either the Cadex® C7400 or the Intelligent Technologies Co. BC3506QP-5 iTECH®

iQfive® battery conditioners, purchased directly from M/A-COM. These units condition a battery pack by

automatically charging and discharging (cycling) the battery.

CAUTION

Failure to properly condition NiMH battery packs before initial use will result in

shortened performance by the battery.

4.1.2 Conditioning NiCD Battery Packs

A new NiCD battery does not require conditioning before use. Periodically condition NiCD batteries to

avoid the memory effect. If a NiCD battery is repeatedly charged and not fully discharged, the result is

lower voltage and lower capacity. Fortunately, both voltage and capacity are restored through battery

conditioning.

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 program, refer to ECR-7367 which may be ordered by calling toll free 1-800-368-3277, then

selecting option 7.

Contents

Main MM23772, Rev. F Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS MM23772, Rev. F 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES MM23772, Rev. F 2.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY MM23772, Rev. F 3 OPERATING TIPS 3.1 EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION 3.1.1 Antenna Care and Replacement 3.1.2 Electronic Devices MM23772, Rev. F 3.1.3 Aircraft 3.1.4 Electric Blasting Caps 3.1.5 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres MM23772, Rev. F 4 BATTERIES 4.1 CONDITIONING BATTERY PACKS 4.1.1 Conditioning NiMH Battery Packs 4.1.2 Conditioning NiCD Battery Packs 4.1.3 Additional Information 4.2 CHARGING BATTERY PACKS 4.3 BATTERY PACK USAGE MM23772, Rev. F 4.4 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 4.4.1 Remove the Battery Pack 4.4.2 Attach the Battery Pack 4.5 BATTERY DISPOSAL MM23772, Rev. F 5 INTRODUCTION Page Page 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES MM23772, Rev. F 23 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 7 CHANGE OPERATING MODE MM23772, Rev. F 8 OPENSKY OPERATION 8.1 POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME CONTROL 8.1.1 Power ON/OFF 8.1.2 Volume Control 8.2 CONTROLS MM23772, Rev. F 8.2.1 Buttons and Knobs Page 8.3 DISPLAY 8.4 RADIO STATUS ICONS 8.5 TRI-COLOR LED 8.6 LOG IN TO THE NETWORK MM23772, Rev. F 8.7 LOG OFF THE NETWORK 8.8 PERSONALITY 8.8.1 Profiles 8.8.2 Talk Groups MM23772, Rev. F 8.9 OPENSKY DISPLAY OVERVIEW 8.9.1 Displays Top Line 8.9.2 Displays Second Line 8.9.3 Dwell Display 8.10 ALERT TONES 8.11 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE Page 8.12 ERROR MESSAGES PLS LOGIN MM23772, Rev. F 37 8.13 KEYPAD 8.13.1 Keypad Function Commands (P7270 Only) MM23772, Rev. F 38 8.13.2 Quick Buttons (P7270 Only) 8.13.3 LOCK/UNLOCK the KEYPAD 8.13.4 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (P7270 only) Page Page MM23772, Rev. F 8.20.2 Transmit a Voice Call 8.21 ADJUST AUDIO TREBLE LEVEL 8.22 TALK GROUP LOCK OUT Page MM23772, Rev. F 8.23.2 Change Active Scan Mode 8.23.2.1 Duration of Scanning Mode Selections MM23772, Rev. F 8.23.3 Scan Priority 8.24 MAKE SELECTIVE CALLS MM23772, Rev. F 8.24.1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call (P7270 Only) 8.24.2 Selective Call Using Speed Dial MM23772, Rev. F 8.24.3 Accept a Selective Call 8.25 SELECTIVE ALERTS 8.25.1 Define Messages MM23772, Rev. F 8.25.2 Send a Message 8.25.2.1 Select a Destination Using the Keypad (P7270 Only) Page MM23772, Rev. F 8.26.2 Receive an Interconnect Call 8.27 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS 8.27.1 Declare an Emergency Call or Alert MM23772, Rev. F 8.27.2 Receive an Emergency Call 8.27.3 Dismiss an Emergency 8.27.4 Clear an Emergency MM23772, Rev. F 8.28 OPENSKY ENCRYPTION (P7200 ONLY) 8.28.1 Automatic Encryption 8.28.1.1 Using Automatic Encryption 8.28.2 Manual Encryption (P7270 Only) MM23772, Rev. F 8.29 DYNAMIC REGROUPING 8.30 GPS COORDINATES 8.31 V-TAC FUNCTIONS 8.31.1 Extended Coverage Modes (XCOV and XCOV-TG) MM23772, Rev. F 8.31.2 Change Between Extended Coverage Modes 8.31.3 Use the XCOV Mode 8.31.3.1 Manually Access the XCOV Mode MM23772, Rev. F 8.31.4 Use the XCOV-TG Mode 8.31.4.1 Radio Limitations Using XCOV-TG 8.31.4.2 Access the XCOV-TG Mode Page Page 9 EDACS AND P25 TRUNKED OPERATION 9.1 TURN ON THE RADIO 9.2 CONTROLS MM23772, Rev. F 9.2.1 Buttons and Knobs Page Page 9.3 DISPLAY 9.4 RADIO STATUS ICONS 9.5 TRI-COLOR LED 9.6 STATUS MESSAGES MM23772, Rev. F 9.7 ERROR MESSAGES DSP ERR ERR=XXXX ERR x 9.8 ALERT TONES Page Page Page Page MM23772, Rev. F 9.18.1 Menu Item Selection Process or to scroll nor is an additional press of the button required. 70 Table 9-6: Information Display MM23772, Rev. F 9.19 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION 9.19.1 Clear Mode 9.19.2 Digital Mode 9.19.3 Private Mode (P7200 Only) Page MM23772, Rev. F 9.19.4.2 Transmit an Encrypted Call 9.19.4.3 Scanned Group Calls 9.20 SCAN TRUNKED GROUPS 9.20.1 Turn Scan On and Off Page Page 9.21 SCAN TRUNKED SYSTEMS MM23772, Rev. F 9.21.3 ProScan 9.22 EMERGENCY OPERATION 9.22.1 Receive an Emergency Call 9.22.2 Declare an Emergency Call 9.22.3 Clear an Emergency Call Page Page Page MM23772, Rev. F 9.24.2.2 Direct Dial Phone Calls (P7270 Model Only) 9.24.3 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency: Overdial/Conventional Mode Page MM23772, Rev. F 9.26.2 Message Operation 9.27 DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION ENTRY 9.27.1 Emergency Operation 9.28 MACRO KEY OPERATION MM23772, Rev. F 9.29 PORTABLE DATA 9.29.1 Displays 9.29.2 DATA OFF Operation 9.29.3 DATA ON Operation 9.29.4 Exit Data Calls Page 10 PROJECT 25 (P25) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 10.1 TURN ON THE RADIO 10.2 CONTROLS MM23772, Rev. F 10.2.1 Buttons and Knobs Page Page 10.3 DISPLAY MM23772, Rev. F 10.3.1 Radio Status Icons 10.4 TRI-COLOR LED 10.5 STATUS MESSAGES MM23772, Rev. F 10.5.1 Error Messages DSP ERR ERR=XXXX 10.6 ALERT TONES 10.7 SYSTEM SELECTION Page Page Page Page 98 The TX POWER menu item, when selected, toggles LOW/HIGH power. It does not use or to scroll nor is an additional press of the button required. Table 10-5: Menu Item Information MM23772, Rev. F 10.17 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION 10.17.1 Clear Mode 10.17.2 Digital Mode MM23772, Rev. F 10.17.3 Private Mode (P7200 Only) 10.17.3.1 Display the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number 10.17.3.2 Key Zero MM23772, Rev. F 10.17.4 Private Operation (P7200 Only) 10.17.4.1 Receive an Encrypted Call 10.17.4.2 Transmit an Encrypted Call 10.17.4.3 Scanned Group Calls MM23772, Rev. F 10.18 GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE 10.18.1 Transmit a Group Call 10.18.2 Receive a Group Call 10.19 INDIVIDUAL CALLS IN P25 MODE 10.19.1 Transmit an Individual Call 10.20 EMERGENCY GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE 10.20.1 Declare an Emergency Group Call 10.20.2 Receive an Emergency Group Call 11 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 11.1 CONTROLS MM23772, Rev. F 11.1.1 Buttons and Knobs Page Page MM23772, Rev. F 11.2 DISPLAY 11.2.1 Radio Status Icons MM23772, Rev. F 11.3 TRI-COLOR LED ERR x 11.4 STATUS MESSAGES 11.4.1 Error Messages DSP ERR ERR=XXXX Page Page Page Page Page 115 Table 11-5: Menu Item Information 11.17 RECEIVE A CALL 11.18 TRANSMIT A CALL 12 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 12.1 IMMERSIBLE P7200 118 13 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING BATTERY WARRANTY WARRANTY