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MODEL CIM-2200 DUAL
FORMAT ANI
ENCODER/DECODER
GE Star® AND MDC-1200® ENCODER/DECODER
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Instruction Manual
Rev 101022
© 2005
– 2010 Cimarron Technologies Corp., Escondido, CA, USA.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Cimarron
Technologies Corporation.
Model CIM-2200 Dual Format ANI ENCODER/DECODER
© 2010 Cimarron Technologies Corporation
All rights reserved
Cimarron Technologies Inc.
934 S. Andreasen Suite G
Escondido, CA 92029 USA
Voice: 760-738-3282
FAX: 760-480-0233
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cimtechcorp.com
Cimarron Technologies Corporation is a licensee of the Motorola MDC-1200 Protocol technology.
MDC-1200® is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc.
GE Star® is a registered trademark of General Electric Corporation
Manual revision 101022
Table of Contents
C H A P T E R 1 Features and Specifications ................................................ 5
C H A P T E R 3 Programming ..................................................................... 17
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C H A P T E R 5 Technical Information ...................................................... 43
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C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 52
C H A P T E R 7 Product Support ................................................................. 54
A P P E N D I X A Quick Start Guide for QuikWare Software ................ 55
A P P E N D I X B Snap-In CIM-2200 Carrier .......................................... 56
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Chapter 1 Features 5
C H A P T E R 1
Features and Specifications
What Is the CIM-2200 Dual Format ANI Encoder/Decoder?
The Cimarron Technologies' Model CIM-2200, ANI/Emergency ID
Encoder/Decoder can be programmed to operate in GE Star® or MDC-
1200® modes. The unit provides Automatic Numeric Identification (ANI) of a specific radio transmitter each time the microphone press-to-talk
(PTT) switch is activated and is capable of transmitting other data messages as well. The CIM-2200 also decodes and responds to messages intended for its unit ID or Group ID.
Typically the unit is programmed to encode “Stuck-Microphone”,
“Emergency”, and “Man-Down” messages but can be preprogrammed for any valid special message. The CIM-2200 can also be used as a monitoring or alarm transmission module by programming status and
“canned” messages and interpreting them as sensor inputs at the decoding site. It is capable of reception of Selective Calls, Group Calls and All Calls and will provide audible alerts when called. It responds to radio check commands (interrogates), and to over the air open microphone monitor commands and radio disable/enable commands.
Features
Mark every transmission with the assigned ANI ID in Signaling formats of MDC-1200® or GE Star®
Reduce nuisance and obscene transmissions
Trunking compatible
Programmable ANI PTT repeat timer limits data bursts during continued conversations
“Go-ahead” beep sounds when ready for voice transmission
Courtesy beep transmitted when radio is unkeyed
Emergency and Man-Down situations instantly identified
Programmable open microphone monitor during emergency
Stuck microphone identification
Alerts with receipt of selective calls, group calls and all calls
Responds to over the air radio disable and enable commands
Responds to over the air microphone monitor commands
Time-Out-Timer with alert tone
ANI sent at beginning, end or both
Automatic man-down alarm reporting with unique coding
Status and canned messages can be programmed instead of the emergency and man-down reporting
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Receiver data mute
MDC-1200® message adaptability enhances compatibility with existing unique systems
All ANI functions can be reprogrammed via Over the air Re-
Programming
Stores up to sixteen ANI ID‟s and formats which can be manually selected or in some radios, assigned and automatically selected with radio channel change.
Programmable by computer with a USB adapter cable.
In order to realize these capabilities the device must be correctly installed and programmed. Some features may require additional equipment not supplied.
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Inputs
Programming
Radio Interface
Specifications
Data Format
Modulation Type
Rate
ID Range
ID Locations
Messages
Sidetone
Burst Length
Attack Delay
ANI Repeat Timer
Function
Programming
Outputs
GE Star®
PSK (Phase Shift Key)
400 bps on 1600 Hz carrier
0001 to 16,383
MSK
MDC-1200®
1200/1800 Hz
0001-DEEE
ANI at Beginning, End or Both
PTT ANI, Emergency, Man-
Down, TOT. Programmable to any allowable GE Star® message.
User definable, fully programmable
PTT ANI, Emergency.
Programmable to any allowable
MDC message bit pattern.
320mS 180mS
0 mS to 2550 mS programmable in 10 mS steps.
(Time since last PTT press. If less, don‟t send ANI) Programmable 0
S (Send every PTT); 0 to 255 S.
Functions can be reprogrammed via Over the air Re-Programming or via USB programming cable
KEY; Tone Control; TX Control; Critical Channel; Sidetone; Selective
Call Alert A; Selective Call Alert B; Disable Radio; TX Audio Out; RX
Audio Out
Emergency; Man-Down; PTT; Sleep; Busy; Trunk Acquired; Call
Cancel A; Call Cancel B; Code select 1,2,3,4; TX Audio In; RX Audio
In; Discriminator In
Programmed via cable and Cimarron Technologies QuikWare software. Also over-the-air programmable with associated hardware.
Wired interface between CIM-2200 pads and radio components/pads
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Temperature
Humidity
Dimensions
3.3 to 3.6 VDC regulated or 3.7 to 20 VDC unregulated
12mA quiescent; 35 mA processing
Operating: -30 o
C to +60 o
C.
0% to 95% RH (non-condensing).
22.5mm x 36.5mm x 1.5mm.
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C H A P T E R 2
Installation
Physical Installation
Find a location in the radio for the Model CIM-2200, preferably away from the transmitter output amplifier stage. Locate the interface points for the board interface wiring, cut wires to the appropriate length and solder between the radio interface points and the board interface pads. Keep all wires as short as possible to avoid RF and noise interference. Place the insulating sleeve over the module and firmly affix to the radio.
Radio Connections
Teflon insulated wires are included to interface the device to the host radio. Use only the wires required and keep all used wires as short as possible. A wire stripping tool is essential for the correct stripping of Teflon coated wires.
Conductors will be nicked or cut if an appropriate stripping tool is not used.
Red
Black
Yellow
Brown
Green
Blue
A+
Positive supply voltage to the device. Unregulated +3.7 to +20 VDC or regulated
3.3 to 3.6 VDC. If using regulated 3.3 to 3.6 VDC, install jumper JP-13.
Note: If JP-13 is installed, there is no reverse voltage protection!!
A-
Supply ground
PTT Input (Default assignment IN4)
This line is used by the device to detect when the radio has been keyed.
Connect to a point in the radio that changes state when the radio is actually transmitting. The function is programmable for active high or active low.
Key Output (Default assignment OUT0)
This line is used to key the radio when required by the CIM-2200. It can be isolated from the PTT input line by removing Jumper JP12. Connect to a point in the radio that will force the radio to transmit when the line state is changed. This is typically the radio key line which, when grounded, keys the radio.
Emergency Input
The Emergency input is used to detect a manual emergency condition. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic. This line can alternately be used as a status or canned message. Attach to an unused radio button or an external momentary switch. The Emergency function must be assigned to an available input if emergency reporting is desired.
Man Down Input
Man-Down activation input from an external sensor or switch. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic. This line can alternately be used as a status or canned message. The Man Down function must be assigned to an available input if Man Down reporting is desired and a tilt switch is being installed.
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Selective Call A Output (Default assignment OUT3)
White/Green The selective call line becomes active upon receipt of a selective call, group call or all call. It can be programmed for continuous or pulse action. It is usually used to activate an LED to show that the unit has been called. It becomes deactive upon receipt of a call cancel or by pressing the radio PTT button. There is also the capability to program an output line to react to Selective Call B. This is for unique MDC-1200 systems which are capable of base generated signals used to activate different remote outputs.
Gray
Transmit Control Output
Active state occurs during transmit attack delay and data burst transmission.
Typically used to control a transmitter CTCSS, turning it off during ANI transmissions.
Critical Channel Revert Output (Default assignment OUT1)
White/Brown Active only during Emergency and Man-Down data transmissions. Typically used to change the radio channel to a “Home” channel before sending the Emergency or Man-Down message. Becomes active 100 mS before the Key line is activated for critical transmissions.
White/Blue
Radio Disable Output
Active upon receipt of a radio disable command. The line becomes de-active only with the receipt of a “Radio Enable” command and is not affected by cycling of power. Can be used to inhibit the transmit function of the radio.
Sleep Input
White/Orange The sleep input will stop the CIM-2200 from modulating ANI data when active.
The input can be software programmed for reverse logic. This is useful if ANI is desired on selected channels only. Emergency and Man-Down features are not available when sleep is active.
Orange
Sidetone Output
Sidetone output should be attached to the input to the radio audio amplifier. The audio is generated for presentation to the local speaker amplifier from two sources; one is directly from the micro (PA1_BEEP) and the other via the Codec
(AFOUT). If sidetone is being generated while the radio is in transmit mode, the sidetone source will be fro m PA1_BEEP. Volume can‟t be adjusted through
PA1_Beep so R14 reduces the amplitude to compensate for the VCC square wave. Additional resistance can be added between the sidetone pad and the
Chapter 2 Installation 10 radio during radio installation. In most CIM-2200 applications using sidetone,
JP10 should be inserted.
If the radio is not in transmit mode, the sidetone source will be via the Codec.
Additionally, audible call alerts (Call Alert A and Call Alert B) are programmable via QuikWare to use either source.
Tone Control Output (Default assignment OUT2)
White/Yellow This line is used to activate a radio amplifier or audio pass gate when Sidetone is being generated. Sidetone is not powerful enough to drive a radio speaker directly so the radio‟s amplifier must be used. If sidetone is desired, the radio audio amp will need to be turned on for the duration of the tone. This multi-level output is very handy for controlling audio amplifier circuits in a radio.
Code line 0 Input
Yellow/Black One of four input lines that are used to select per-channel capability for ANI type and ID.
Code line 1 Input
Yellow/Brown One of four input lines that are used to select per-channel capability for ANI type and ID.
Yellow/Red
Code line 2 Input
One of four input lines that are used to select per-channel capability for ANI type and ID.
Code line 3 Input
Yellow/Orange One of four input lines that are used to select per-channel capability for ANI type and ID.
Violet
Channel Busy Input
The channel busy line should be interfaced to a point in the radio that changes state when actively receiving signals. The Channel Busy input function must be assigned to an available input and appropriately interfaced to the radio circuitry to take advantage of some advanced features.
Trunk Acquired Input
Gray/Orange In trunking mode this input is used as channel acquired and is interfaced to a point in a trunking radio that changes state when granted access. The line is programmable for input sense (active high or active low). Some trunking radios have channel acquired logic which pulses while attempting to be granted access and then remain in a state showing access is granted. For this reason, the line is also programmable to set the debounce time so that pulsing is ignored. The unit will not transmit data until the specified time period has been exceeded.
White
Microphone Mute
This is an output which is used to disable the radio microphone during attack delay and data transmission. Usually interfaced to Mic High.
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Mute Output
White/Violet Active after receiving a valid data preamble. The mute output should be interfaced to a point in the radio which will quiet the speaker during data reception times and if a radio disable command is received. Note that the insertion point must be after the Data-In insertion point. It can be used to activate a gate or to directly shunt receive audio.
Data Output
White/Black To be connected to the radio transmitter microphone audio, between the preemphasis filter and the limiter. The output is adjustable from 0.03 to 2 VPP.
White/Red
Data Input/ Discriminator
This is the radio receive discriminator signal. It is used by the CIM-2200 for detecting and decoding data. The discriminator connection should be attached as close to the radio discriminator as possible.
Data Deviation Adjustment
Data deviation is adjusted by software selection. The value can be programmed between 1 and 255. Settings between 1 and 128 will result in output levels from
0 vpp to 250 mvpp. Settings between 128 and 255 result in output levels from
250 mvpp to the maximum output of 2 VPP. Modify the value of Output Level until data deviation is just below voice deviation. It is most appropriate to start at a deviation that is much lower than voice and then adjust up until the correct point is reached.
Assignable Physical Inputs and Outputs
There are nine input ports and five output ports. All inputs and outputs required for your particular radio installation must be assigned to these ports. Individual output functions can be assigned to up to two output ports. Some applications may require the insertion of an external pull-up resistor.
Open Collector Outputs OUT0 and OUT1
Physical outputs OUT0 and OUT1 are standard NPN transistor circuits configured for Open Collector output. They are capable of sinking up to 100 mA.
Multilevel Outputs OUT2, OUT3 and OUT4
Physical outputs OUT2, 3 and 4 are configured with combination PNP and NPN transistors and jumper options to permit many different output configurations.
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A
Referring to the above schematic which represents one of the three multilevel capable outputs, the following table describes jumper combinations and resulting output characteristics. Note that there are two output columns, one with “Signal"
High and one with "Signal" Low. This relates to how the output function is programmed in QuikWare configuration software under "Digital I/O" Output
Signal.
Jumper Selection
B C D
Output with
"Signal" High
Output with
"Signal" Low
E Inactive Active Inactive Active
Out Out Out In
Out Out In Out
Out
Out
Low
HiZ
Out In
In Out
In
In
+3.3vdc +3.3vdc Low
Low
Out Out A+ Low
Out Out +3.3vdc Low
Low
Low
Low
HiZ
A+
+3.3vdc
Out
In
In
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
In
In
HiZ
HiZ
A+ A+ HiZ
+3.3vdc +3.3vdc HiZ
Personalities
The CIM-2200 can store up to 16 user defined personalities with independent ID configurations and signaling formats. These personalities are selected with four
Code Input lines. Many radios provide interface pads for these Code select lines which are then manipulated according to user preferences in the radio programming software on a per-channel basis.
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Jumpers
B
A
B
A = 3.3V
B = A+
C = NPN
D = Direct
E = NPN + PNP
A
E
D C
C
D
A B
Jumper Purpose
JP-1
JP-2
None
Selects voltage to be used (A+, 3.3V or none) for multilevel output
OUT4
Selects output criteria for multilevel output OUT4 JP-4
JP-6 Selects voltage to be used (A+, 3.3V or none) for multilevel output
OUT2
Selects output criteria for multilevel output OUT2 JP-7
JP-8 Selects voltage to be used (A+, 3.3V or none) for multilevel output
OUT3
JP-9 Selects output criteria for multilevel output OUT3
JP-10 Combines Sidetone audio and AFOut audio. This jumper is installed for radio installations where only one wire would be required.
JP-12 Combines OUT0 and IN4. In default conditions, KEY function is assigned to OUT0 and PTT function is assigned to IN4. This jumper is installed for radio installations where only one wire would be required.
JP-13 Supply voltage select. Install jumper if CIM-2200 is to be supplied with regulated 3.3VDC. Otherwise provide 3.6 VDC or greater and onboard regulator will be used. Default condition is “OUT”.
JP-14 Combines AFIn audio and Data In/Discriminator audio.
Pads
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Pad Information
PAD
T1
T8
SIGNAL
DATA IN
OUT2
FUNCTION
This is the radio receive discriminator signal. It is used by the CIM-2200 for detecting and decoding data.
T2 AFOUT Not used in the CIM-2200.
T3 DATA OUT TX Data Output.
T4 AFIN
T5 AIN0
T7 AIN1
Not used in the CIM-2200.
Analog input for future use
Analog input for future use
Configurable output, configured with combination PNP and
NPN transistors and jumper options to permit many different output configurations.
Default = Tone Control. This line is used to activate a radio amplifier or audio pass gate when Sidetone is being generated by the CIM-2200. Sidetone is not powerful enough to drive a radio speaker directly so the radio‟s amplifier must be used.
T9 RXD0
T10 MICIN
T11
T12
T13
T14
T15
T16
T17
IN0
TXD0
IN8
OUT4
IN7
OUT0
TCK
Microprocessor digital communications input port
Not used in the CIM-2200.
Digital input. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic.
Microprocessor digital communications output port
Digital input. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic.
Configurable output, configured with combination PNP and
NPN transistors and jumper options to permit many different output configurations.
Digital input. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic.
Open collector transistor output, capable of sinking up to 100 mA. Default = Key output used to place the associated radio in transmit mode when required.
Factory use
T18
T20
T21
T23
T24
T25
T26
T27
T28
T30
IN1
TMS
IN2
TDI
IN3
OUT1
TDO
IN4
IN6
IN5
Digital input. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic.
Factory use
Digital input. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic.
Factory use
Digital input. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic.
Open collector transistor output, capable of sinking up to 100 mA. Default = Critical Channel Revert. The output becomes active 50 mS before Key for critical data transmissions
Factory use
Digital input. Default = PTT sense input. Used to detect when the radio is transmitting
Digital input. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic.
Digital input. The input can be software programmed for reverse logic.
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T31
T32
A+
OUT3
T33 GND
T34 RESET
T35 GND
T36 3.3V
T37 SIDETONE
Input supply voltage. 3.3 to 3.6 VDC regulated or 4.0 to 16.5
VDC unregulated
Configurable output, configured with combination PNP and
NPN transistors and jumper options to permit many different output configurations.
Default = The selective call line becomes active upon receipt of a selective call, group call or all call. It can be programmed for continuous or pulse action. It is usually used to activate an LED to show that the unit has been called. It becomes de-active upon receipt of a call cancel or by pressing the radio PTT button.
Ground
Factory use
Factory use
Factory use
Audio output capable of different sounds to be presented to radio local speaker amplifier. Used to alert user of various events
Physical Assignments
Signal
PTT
Channel Acqd
Channel Busy
Sleep
Emergency
Man Down
Tone Control
Selective Call
Transmit Control
Critical Chan Revert
Code 0
Code 1
Input/
Output
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Output
Output
Output
Output
Input
Input
Default
Port/Pad
Assignment
IN4/T27
**
IN2/T21
IN3/T24
IN0/T11
IN1/T18
OUT2/T8
OUT3/T32
**
OUT1/T25
**
**
Code 2
Code 3
Input
Input
**
**
Key
Radio Disable
Sidetone
Data OUT
Data IN
Output
Output
Output
Output
Input
**
= No default port assignment
OUT0/T16
**
Audio/T37
Audio/T3
Audio/T1
Wire Color
Yellow
White/Violet
Violet
White/Orange
Green
Blue
White/Yellow
White/Green
Gray
White/Brown
Yellow/Black
Yellow/Brown
Yellow/Red
Yellow/Orange
Brown
White/Blue
Orange
White/Black
White/Red
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C H A P T E R 3
Programming
Many functions and features of the CIM-2200 series boards are user programmable. In addition to signaling type, ID and radio interface parameters, the device can be optimized for the application
‟s particular needs.
QuikWare Programming Software
Information regarding installing and licensing the QuikWare software can be found in Appendix A.
The CIM-2200 series of devices are programmed using the associated
USB programming cable. It can be accomplished while installed in the host radio or prior to installation. In the case of programming while the board is installed, use only the black and white programming cable grabbers and power the board by turning on power to the radio. The
Cimarron QuikWare software is used for selection of desired parameters.
Opening Page
Upon starting, the QuikWare software program will open with the
Common Settings window of the Global Settings tab. In addition to the
Common Settings, you can also access settings for Emergency, Man
Down, Audio, Digital I/O and TX Mode. The Menu Bar provides access to the following windows: File, Edit, Communications, Channels, Device and Help.
To start using the software, from the menu bar, select “Device” and choose the correct device from the list.
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Then from the menu bar, select “Communications” and “Setup”.
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Then select the correct computer COM port to which your programming cable is connected. If you are not sure which port the computer has assigned to the USB programming cable, go to “My Computer”, select
Properties
– Hardware – Device Manager - then, scroll down to “Ports –
(COM & LPT)”. When you open “Ports (COM & LPT) you will be presented with a list of existing COM ports. Look for the one that defines your USB Serial Device. In parentheses it will describe which COM port has been assigned to your USB programming cable.
After completing the serial port setup, you can return to
“communications” from the menu bar and retrieve settings from the device or go to “file” in the menu bar and select “Open” to retrieve previously stored setting files.
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Common Settings
Attack Delay
0ms to 2550ms in steps of 10ms. [Default 300mS]
The period of time from when the user keys the radio and the data begins to be transmitted. This delay allows the communications system to stabilize and be ready for transmission.
Acknowledgment Delay
(0mS to 2550 mS in 10 mS steps) [Default 800 mS]
The period of time from when an acknowledgeable message is received and the acknowledge data packet is sent. This delay allows the receiving radio to relax from transmit mode before receiving the data.
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Startup Delay
(0mS to 2550 mS in 10 mS steps)[Default 100mS]
This parameter holds off the startup of the device after power is applied.
Used to ensure host radio stability on power up.
ANI Repeat Timer
(time since last PTT press. If less, don‟t send PTT ANI) (0=send every
PTT; 10s, 20s, 40s, 60s, 90s, 120s) [Default 0]
Used to reduce the amount of data transmissions. If the selected time since the last PTT press is not exceeded, data is not transmitted with that PTT press.
TX Time Out Timer
(OFF,30s, 60s, 90s, 120s) [Default: OFF]
If the radio is held keyed up for greater than the selected time, the ID is transmitted and the radio is automatically unkeyed.
TX Data Level
(0
– 255) [Default 50]
The CIM-2200 data deviation is adjusted by software selection. The value can be programmed between 1 and 255. Settings between 1 and
128 will result in output levels from 0 VPP to 250 mVPP (open output).
Settings between 128 and 255 result in output levels from 250 mVPP to the maximum output of 2 VPP (open output). Adjust the setting until data deviation is just below voice deviation. It is most appropriate to start at a deviation that is much lower than voice and then adjust up until the correct point is reached. Actual output voltage levels depend on the impedance of the selected interface point.
PTT Sidetone
(Y/N) [Default Yes]
If programmed “Yes”, a tone will sound through the local speaker to advise the user to hold off talking. This p revents “Voice syllable clipping” which could occur during data transmission. PTT sidetone only occurs if data is being sent at the beginning of the voice transmissions.
Mute Data
(Y/N) [Default Yes]
Some applications may require that received ANI data not be stripped from the incoming audio. If this is set to “No” then data will be forwarded from RX Audio In to RX Audio Out. This is especially necessary if the application is in a base dispatch console that has an ANI decode feature.
Mute on Incorrect Key
Not available in the CIM-2200.
MDC Call Alert Encode
Not available in the CIM-2200.
MDC Wildcard Enable
(Y/N) [Default Yes]
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If set to “No”, MDC-1200® wildcards of “F” and “E” will be handled as normal allowable ANI ID‟s instead of wildcards.
Unlock PIN
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Key Follows PTT
(Y/N) [Default No]
Enabling Key Follows PTT makes the CIM-2200 key line echo the condition of the PTT line. So if the PTT line goes low, the key line will follow and stay in the condition until the PTT line again changes state.
This is especially useful if you desire the CIM-2200 to un-key the radio at the expiration of the Time-Out-Timer time.
Respond to Channel Codes
(Y/N) [Default Yes]
If this parameter is set to No, the “channel settings” screen will have only one channel to be used regardless of the channel the radio is on.
Enable Keypad
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Display Received ANI
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Canned Message Type
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Inversion Preamble
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Disconnect Delay
(500, 1000, 1500 or 2000 mS) [Default = 2000]
The disconnect delay is the time to wait after change in channel busy state that the board will disconnect any active VSC or Stealth connections. This delay will permit momentary loss of carrier (due to fading, etc).
Pre Mute
Pre Mute is used to eliminate the small amount of data that is heard in the local speaker before being recognized as data and being muted. Pre
Mute EXPECTS all transmissions to be prefaced with data. So, the radio audio amplifier is muted when the radio is idle. When RX carrier is detected, the CIM-2200 will keep the audio muted for the period of the programmed attack delay plus 100 mS. After that time elapses, the mute caused by Pre Mute is removed and is replaced by actual data mute.
This function completely eliminates all received data from being presented at the local speaker. Note that for Pre Mute to work, A
“channel busy” connection must be made to the radio COS signal and assigned an input in the QuikWare Digital I/O programming pane.
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VSC Disable
In a VSC channel, radios are always muted unless they receive a VSC command directed to them. This would make mixed fleet communications impossible between a VSC radio and a non-VSC radio.
To resolve this issue, if you are using a VSC programmed device but do not target a destination for your transmission, VSC will turn off for the period of the VSC disable timer after release of PTT. This will permit reception of non-VSC radio replies. If a non-VSC reception begins before the timer expires, the entire reception will be permitted before
VSC qualified reception commences again.
Emergency Settings
Number of repeat emergency transmissions
(1, 5, 10, 15, 20, forever) [Default =5]
Number of times that an emergency message is transmitted. The emergency message transmission will be repeated a programmed number of times with a programmed period between transmissions. The repeats will be transmitted regardless of radio status. If this value is set to 1 (one), the transmission will be considered a non-critical message instead of emergency.
Time between emergency repeats
(5s, 10, 20, 30s) [Default=10s]
When in the emergency mode, if the number of repeat emergency transmissions is not “One”, this is the time that will be waited between emergency transmissions.
Open Microphone Monitor on Emergency TX time
(0s to 55s, 5s steps) [Default 0s]
If not set to zero, once an emergency is activated, the radio will key up and transmit the emergency message and then unkey for the designated
Open Microphone Monitor on Emergency RX time. It will then key up again and transmit ambient noise for the period of time described in
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Open Microphone Monitor on emergency TX time. It will then unkey and remain unkeyed for the programmed amount of RX time and then repeat the process. It will alternate between TX and RX throughout the emergency cycle. The length of the cycle is determined by the settings of “Number of repeat emergency transmissions” and “Time between emergency repeats”. If the value is set to zero, there will be no open microphone monitor. If RX time is defined as zero, then the TX time will occur only once.
Open Microphone Monitor on Emergency RX time
(0s to 55s, 5s steps) [Default 0s]
If open microphone monitor on emergency TX time is not set to zero, the radio will remain unkeyed for this period of time between TX times. If the
RX time is set to zero, then the TX monitor time will only occur once at the beginning of the emergency cycle.
Emergency TX Warning Tone
(Y/N) [Default No]
If programmed “Yes”, a warning tone will sound through the local speaker to advise the user that an emergency message is being transmitted.
ManDown Settings
Number of repeat Man Down transmissions
(1, 5, 10, 15, 20, forever) [Default =5]
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Number of times that a Man down message is transmitted. The man down message transmission will be repeated a programmed number of times with a programmed period between transmissions. The repeats will be transmitted regardless of radio status. If this value is set to 1
(one), the transmission will be considered a non-critical message instead of man down.
Time between Man Down repeats
(5s, 10, 20, 30s) [Default=10s]
Repeated Man Down transmissions will be separated by a programmed delay period between transmissions.
Open Microphone Monitor on Man Down TX time
(0s to 55s, 5s steps) [Default 0s]
If not set to zero, once a man down is activated, the radio will key up and transmit the man down message and then unkey for the designated
Open Microphone Monitor on Man Down RX time. It will then key up again and transmit ambient noise for the period of time described in
Open Microphone Monitor on Man Down TX time. It will then unkey and remain unkeyed for the programmed amount of RX time and then repeat the process. It will alternate between TX and RX throughout the man down cycle. The length of the cycle is determined by the settings of
“Number of repeat man down transmissions” and “Time between man down repeats”. If the value is set to zero, there will be no open microphone monitor. If RX time is defined as zero, then the TX time will occur only once.
Open Microphone Monitor on Man Down RX time
(0s to 55s, 5s steps) [Default 0s]
If open microphone monitor on man down TX time is not set to zero, the radio will remain unkeyed for this period of time between TX times. If the
RX time is set to zero, then the TX monitor time will only occur once at the beginning of the man down cycle.
Man Down TX Warning Tone
(Y/N) [Default No]
If programmed “Yes”, a warning tone will sound through the local speaker at the end of the programmed warning delay to advise the user that a Man Down message will be transmitted if the radio is not uprighted within the programmed active delay time. Additionally, a warning tone will sound through the local speaker for each data transmission to advise the user that a man down message is being transmitted.
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Audio Settings
Man Down Warning Delay
(0
– 255 S) [Default 5 S]
Once the board senses a man down situation, this timer begins to run. If the radio is not up righted within this period of time, a warning tone lasting 1 second is sounded. If the radio is up righted, the warning timer resets.
Man Down Activation Delay
(0
– 255 S)[Default 5 S]
If the warning delay timer succeeds to complete its countdown and the warning tone is sounded, the activation delay timer begins to run. The activation delay timer is programmable 0 to 255 seconds. If the radio is not up righted within this period of time, the radio will key up and send a message to the base.
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Gain Settings
Gain settings are not applicable to CIM-2200 operation.
Receive Mode Audible alerts
Sixteen audio sequences are available for assignment to Call Alert A and
Call Alert B. The first eight are generated by the codec and therefore audio level can also be adjusted between 0 and 255. Sequence 8 through 15 are generated via t he “Beep” circuit and audio level cannot be adjusted.
Sequence
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Generated by
CODEC
CODEC
CODEC
CODEC
CODEC
CODEC
CODEC
CODEC
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
Characteristic
Ringing
“Euro” siren
Pager
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ringing
“Euro” siren
Pager
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Critical Warning Tones
Emergency and Man Down warning tones can be programmed for the desired audio frequency and audio level can also be adjusted between 0 and 255.
PTT Sidetone
The sidetone frequency can be set to the desired frequency and CODEC generated sequences can have adjusted levels. The audio level of sidetone for the CIM-2200 cannot be adjusted. The actual output level can be padded down by attaching external resistors to the Sidetone
(Orange) interface wire.
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Digital I/O Control
There are nine input ports and five output ports. All inputs and outputs required for your particular radio installation must be assigned to these ports.
Functions available for assignment to inputs are: Code0, Code1, Code2,
Code3, PTT, Busy, Sleep, Emergency, Man Down, and Trunk Acquired.
Individual output functions can be assigned to up to two output ports.
Polarity can be assigned as Low, High, or Pulse. Polarity of the signal in the input section refers to the polarity of the signal presented to the microprocessor. Debounce time is the time the line must remain active before the microprocessor recognizes it as a valid input.
All unused inputs must be programmed for “Disconnected”.
Functions available for assignment to outputs are: Key, Disable, Tone
Control, Selective Call, TX Control, and Critical Channel. Polarity can be assigned as Low or High. Polarity of the signal in the output section refers to the polarity of the signal generated by the microprocessor. The ultimate polarity achieved at the signal solder pad will be determined by the output port selected as well as the jumpers being used for that output port.
All unused outputs must be programmed for “Disconnected”.
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TX Mode
TX mode allows you to select between Conventional mode and Trunking mode. If trunking mode is selected, the three timers
Conventional
If Conventional is selected, data is transmitted after the programmed attack delay.
Trunked
If trunked mode is selected, the Channel Acquired input line is used to detect when the trunking channel has been acquired and transmission is possible. In LTR systems, Trunk Key Time and Trunk Timeout should be the same. In MPT-1327, this timer allows the transmitter to be keyed and then un-keyed in order to request channel access. The time selected is the period the unit stays keyed for the request. The CIM-
2200 will wait for the period designated in Trunk Timeout for a channel acquisition indication. When received, the unit will again key up and send out data.
Trunk Debounce
Some trunking radios have channel acquired logic which pulses while attempting to be granted access and then remain in a state showing access is granted. For this reason, the line is programmable to set the debounce time so that pulsing is ignored. The unit will not transmit data until the specified time period has been exceeded.
Trunk Key Time
Trunk Key sets the time the unit is keyed while awaiting channel acquisition.
Trunk Time Out
Trunk Timeout sets the maximum amount of time that the unit will attempt to acquire a trunk. Once exceeded, the unit will quit attempts.
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Channel Settings
The figure on the next page shows the Channel Settings window. A maximum of 16 channels ca n be designated. If “Respond to Channel
Codes” in the Common menu is set to “No” then only channel one will be accessible.
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Chapter 3 Programming 32
Inv Type
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Fix Frq
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Min Frq
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Max Frq
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Min Dwl
Not available in the CIM-2200.
Max Dwl
Not available in the CIM-2200.
P/U INV
Not available in the CIM-2200.
ANI Type
“MDC” or “GE x” where x designates the GE Star® format. GE Star®
formats are selectable from A through P. See page 43 for more details.
ANI Loc
None, Start, End, Both [Default = Start]
If programmed “Start”, the ID will be transmitted when the user keys the radio. If programmed “End”, the ID will be transmitted when the user unkeys the r adio. “Both” will provide ID transmissions at both the Start and the End.
PTT ID
– EM ID – M/D ID
Generally, the PTT ID Emergency ID and the Man Down ID are the same; however, they could be programmed different if desired. In MDC-
1200®, the valid ID range is from 0001 through DEEE. A radio ID cannot contain the character F nor can it begin with the character E as these are defined as wildcards. However, a radio can encode to a target ID containing these characters. In GE Star®, the actual maximum value depends on the GE Star® format type selected (1
– 16383). A radio cannot be programmed for an ID of 0 (zero) but a radio can encode to a target ID of 0.
PTT MSG
In MDC-1200®, the default PTT message is 8001. In GE Star®, the de fault is “01”. Although these values are adjustable to permit worldwide system flexibility, they should never be changed except to accommodate documented system variances.
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TOT MSG
In MDC-1200®, the default PTT message is 8001. In GE Star®, the default is
“09”. Although these values are adjustable to permit worldwide system flexibility, they should never be changed except to accommodate documented system variances.
EM MSG
In MDC-1200®, the default emergency message is 8000. In GE Star®, the default is “07”. Although these values are adjustable to permit worldwide system flexibility, they should never be changed except to accommodate documented system variances.
M/D MSG
In MDC-1200®, the default man down message is 8000. In GE Star®, the default is “0F”. Although these values are adjustable to permit worldwide system flexibility, they should never be changed except to accommodate documented system variances.
Group ID
In GE Star® format, the actual maximum value depends on the GE
Star® format type selected (0
– 16383). A GE Star® “ALL CALL” is a selective call to ID 0 (zero) and is not re-definable. A group call can be any valid number but must not be used as a PTT or Emergency ID on any radio in the system. The default is 0 (zero) which effectively means that there is no group call (only the all call). In MDC-1200®, units can be assigned group ID‟s that consist of three HEX digits excluding the digit
“F”.
Mute Mode
If set to “VSC”, in GE Star®, the radio will remain muted unless a GE
Star® Selective Call command is received. A Call Cancel will again mute the receiver. In MDC-1200®, VSC will be enabled. In a system that uses Voice Select Call (VSC), all radios remain muted until a VSC command to their ID is received. Then the radio unmutes until loss of receive carrier. If this feature is enabled, the radio will remain muted unless a VSC command is received. If set to STEALTH, receipt of a selective call or a VSC command to an ID different than the host radio will cause the receive audio to be muted for the duration of the call.
Once the channel busy line signals that the radio is no longer receiving, then the radio will again be able to receive audio. If set to NONE, these special mute features are disabled.
Crit ANI
If enabled, a PTT press during a critical cycle (e.g. emergency or man down) that would generate a PTT ANI will generate the critical message instead.
CRIT RVRT
(ONCE, ALL, NONE) [Default ONCE] Determines how the Critical
Channel Revert output line reacts (if one is programmed in the I/O).
“Once” means that the line momentarily becomes active at the beginning
Chapter 3 Programming 34 of the critical cycle. “ALL” means that the line becomes active for each critical data transmission within the cycle. “NONE” means that the
Critical Channel Revert output is not activated on that channel.
C T
Unkey Courtesy Tone.
If programmed “Yes”, a tone will be transmitted when the user unkeys to inform listeners that they may now transmit.
ACK
(Y/N) [Default Yes]
If this feature is enabled, an acknowledgment will be transmitted whenever required.
Base ID
[Default=0001]
Additional security can be realized by defining the ID of the base authorized to make over the air key changes and reprogramming. If this parameter is set to 0000, then Base ID will be ignored and the CIM-2200 will react to commands from any base ID.
Encryption Key
Not available in the CIM-2200.
The MenuBar
Communications
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Selections are available to send and receive settings from the device.
You can select “All”, “Global” or “Channel” settings to be transferred.
This feature makes reprogramming faster if changes have been made in only one section of the device.
“Retrieve Device Information” provides you with information relating to the type of device attached and the firmware installed in the device.
Channels
This selection is not available for use with the CIM-2200.
Device
Available selections are VQS-400, VQS-420, VQS-500, QS-4000, QS-
4200, QS-5000,CIM-2200,CIM-1200 and KL-500. You must select CIM-
2200.
Type
VQS-400
VQS-420
VQS-500
QS-4000
QS-4200
QS-5000
CIM-2200
CIM-1200
KL-500
Function
Vertex plug-in capable of simple inversion secure voice
Vertex plug-in with full MDC-1200 or GE-Star signaling, including decode and display of decoded
ID, simple inversion and Hop on PTT secure voice
Vertex plug-in with full MDC-1200 or GE-Star signaling, including decode and display of decoded
ID and maximum capability hopping secure voice
Universal wire in capable of simple inversion secure voice
Universal wire-in with MDC or GE-Star signaling, simple inversion and Hop on PTT secure voice
Universal wire-in with MDC or GE-Star signaling and maximum capability hopping secure voice
Universal wire-in Dual Format ANI encoder/decoder
Universal wire-in Dual Format ANI encoder
Vertex plug-in Over-the-air reprogrammer/rekeyer.
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C H A P T E R 4
Operation
CIM-2200 Basic Operation
The CIM-2200 is capable of sending PTT ANI and Emergency ANI in GE
Star® or MDC-1200® signaling format. It is capable of reception of
Selective Calls, Group calls and All calls and will provide audible alerts when called. It responds to radio check commands (interrogates), and to over the air open microphone monitor commands and radio disable/enable commands.
PTT ANI Operation
ANI (Automatic Numeric Identification) provides for digital identification of a transmission initiated by a transmitter's microphone switch (“Press-To-
Talk” or “PTT” switch). This “digital burst” can occur when the switch is first pressed, or when the switch is released, or at both times. On specified radio channels, with the press of the PTT button, the CIM-2200 disables the radio microphone and then transmits the ANI ID. While the radio is transmitting the data, a tone sounds in the local speaker to advise the user to hold off talking.
This prevents “syllable clipping”.
After the data is transmitted, PTT sidetone stops and the microphone is activated. The digital ANI burst can be programmed to occur when the
PTT is first pressed, or when the PTT is released, or at both times. If the burst is programmed for transmission when the PTT is released there will be no sidetone with data transmission. When the PTT is released and transmission is over, a courtesy beep is transmitted to inform the listener that they can now transmit. The PTT sidetone and courtesy beep can be individually deactivated in personality programming.
To reduce the amount of data transmissions, data can be programmed to not occur during continuing conversations. A value can be selected for the time since the last PTT press. If the selected time is not exceeded in subsequent key-ups, data is not sent. Programmable times are 0, 10s,
20s, 40s, 60s, and 120s. [Default = 0]. If the time selected is 0 (zero),
ANI will be sent with every PTT press.
Stealth Call
There are occasions when it is necessary to have a private conversation between two individuals or with a select group of users while not permitting others to listen in. The Stealth call feature permits these private conversations and is available with the Cimarron VQS Series boards and VMDE-200 boards in conjunction with compatible
Vertex/Standard radios. The CIM-2200 is compatible with the receive portion of Stealth Calls.
In an MDC-1200® VSC system, all conversations are directed to specific users. But in a standard communications system this function is not available. With a VQS-500 or 420 that is not VSC activated the VQS is capable of inhibiting the receive of all radios (with Cimarron QS/VQS or
Chapter 4 Operation 37
CIM-2200 boards) except the target radio and private communications may proceed.
When the radio receives a stealth command with a matching ID, the radio responds by emitting a series of tones. All non-targeted radios will respond by inhibiting the receive function for that transmission. The targeted user may press the PTT and return the private conversation.
Appropriate stealth data will be transmitted to open the target radio and communications may proceed. This stealth mode is exited after one PTT press. If the conversation is returned again, then the CIM-2200 board will again set up communications for the next PTT press.
This feature is disabled if “MUTE MODE” is programmed for NONE.
Time-out-timer
When a mobile or portable radio inadvertently remains keyed due to a stuck microphone switch, it generally means that the radio frequency is unusable for communications. Unfortunately, this activity is sometimes deliberately caused by a field operator. Whenever a microphone switch is held closed for more than the designated time-out-timer time either the offending unit's identification is transmitted and a local tone is sounded every ten seconds, or the unit can be programmed to transmit the unit's
ID once, sound a local tone, and then automatically open the key line until the microphone switch is released.
Radio Disable/Enable
The CIM-2200 will respond to GE Star® or MDC-1200® radio disable/enable commands. This feature makes the radio unusable and is activated by a command sent over-the-air by a capable base station.
Depending on how installed, the radio‟s Transmit and/or receive functions will be disabled until receipt of an „Enable” command also sent over-the-air. Not affected by cycling of power. The CIM-2200 reacts to a disable command by muting the receive audio path and by activating the
“Disable” output and (if Key-Follows-PTT is enabled) by not forwarding
PTT information to the Key output. The actions are reversed only upon receipt of an Enable command.
Selective Call/Group Call/All Call
Upon receipt of a selective call, group call or all call, the sidetone will be sounded for three seconds and will repeat every ten seconds until receipt of a call cancel or the radio PTT button is pressed.
The selective call output can be user programmed to pulse when active or remain in a steady state when active. The line becomes active upon receipt of a selective call, group call or all call. It becomes deactivated upon receipt of a call cancel or the press of the radio PTT button. The line can be used to activate a call lamp which would give a visual indication that the user had been called.
Unmute on selective call is a GE Star® signaling feature that is useful for systems where talk between users is not allowed. Upon power-up, the
CIM-2200 breaks the radio receive audio path prohibiting the audio from reaching the radio speaker amplifier. If the dispatcher desires to
Chapter 4 Operation 38 communicate with the unit, a selective call is transmitted, deactivating the mute line, and the receive audio is allowed to pass to the speaker.
When the communications are completed, the dispatcher sends a “call cancel” message, and the target radio is again muted. The action does not affect transmit, so the user is always able to transmit to the dispatcher. If one unit desires to talk to another unit, they simply call the dispatcher and request permission. If granted, the dispatcher will send a selective call to both units
– enabling the conversation. At the end of the conversation, dispatcher re-mutes the radios by sending a call cancel message.
MDC-1200
Group and Fleet ID’s
MDC-1200 signaling permits targeting groups and fleets of field units for actions like Alert, Radio Disable and Radio Enable. Because these messages are targeting multiple units, receiving units will not acknowledge receipt of the message. There are different ways to implement groups and fleets in the ID scheme of the field units.
Wild Card Addressing
This method does not use separately defined group ID‟s in the sense that the customer needs to organize unit
PTT ID‟s in a system that would recognize membership in specific fleets and/or groups. Here‟s an example:
A municipality shares a communications system between Fire, Police and Ambulance. When setting up the ID system, it was decided the following numbering scheme would be used. The first digit (MSD) describes the organization, the next digit describes the group within the organization and the last two digits (LSD‟s) describes the specific radio within the group.
ID‟s in the 1000 range would be Fire
ID
‟s in the 2000 range would be Police
ID‟s in the 3000 range would be Ambulance
In this manner, If it were necessary to alert the entire fire department, the
Alert message would be sent to ID 1FFF. Likewise, all police would be alerted with 2FFF and all ambulances with 3FFF. Now, within the organizations, there can be 15 groups (0 through E). To contact group 0, the Alert would target ID 10FF, group 1 would be 11FF etc. There can be 238 individual units in any one group (00 through EE). If you wanted to alert fireman number 25 in group 6, you would target ID 1625.
Group Addressing
Individual ID‟s are not allowed to have ID‟s that begin with “E” (range is from 0001 to DEEE with “F” not allowed in any position). This is because an ID that begins with E s ignifies that the following number is a “Group
ID” instead of a PTT ID. Group ID‟s are programmed into devices in addition to their individual PTT ID. For the purpose of customer perspective and programming, group ID‟s contain three digits (as the
MSD is always “E”). For field units, the programmed group ID is only used to qualify incoming messages. The group ID is never transmitted by the field unit. The manner in which group ID‟s are assigned determines whether the groupings are fleet based or non-fleet based.
Fleet Based
In a manner similar to Wild Card addressing, fleet based group addressing requires a prepared scheme when assigning group ID‟s.
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Group ID‟s do not consider individual radios, so that a group ID would be defined as “E” + fleet number + group number. To alert all radio‟s of fleet
1, the alert message would be sent to E1FF.
Non-Fleet (Group) Based
In Non-Fleet based group addressing, there are no defined fleets. Group
ID‟s are assigned from 001 through EEE. To alert group 12, the alert message would be sent to E012.
Group Call and All Call ID’s in a GE Star system
GE Star signaling permits assignment of a group ID to devices that have the capability of decoding and acting upon Selective Call messages.
Because these messages are targeting multiple units, receiving units will not acknowledge receipt of the message.
In two-way GE Star capable field units, in addition to assigning a unique
PTT ID, there is a group ID. Units of a particular group are all assigned the same group ID. If a number is being used as a group ID, it cannot be used as a unit ID within that communications system.
GE Star reserves the ID “0000” as an “All Call”. All field units receiving a call for unit 0000 will react to the message.
Microphone Monitor
An over-the-air microphone monitor command can be sent by the dispatcher to a target radio equipped with a CIM-2200. When the target receives the command, the radio will key up and transmit an acknowledgment and then send ambient noise (in GE Star®, for 15 seconds; in MDC-1200®, for the time designated by the dispatcher sending he command).
Emergency Message
An Emergency message is transmitted whenever the designated emergency button is held down for greater than the time programmed in the personality of the radio.
The emergency message ID can be programmed to be different than the radio PTT ANI. If the ID‟s are different and an emergency message is sent, the CIM-2200 will expect an acknowledgment to the emergency ID not the PTT ID.
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The emergency message transmission will be repeated a programmed number of times with a programmed period between transmissions. The repeats will be transmitted regardless of radio status. Available times are as follows:
Number of repeat emergency transmissions. (1, 5, 10, 15, 20, forever)
[Default = 5]. Time between emergency repeats. (5s, 10, 20, 30s)
[Default=10s].
If desired, a warning tone can be sounded in the local speaker to advise the user that an emergency message has been sent.
In conjunction with a properly configured radio personality, the radio will change channels prior to sending the emergency message.
The emergency cycle is terminated at the conclusion of the repeats; upon receipt of an acknowledgment or by cycling power.
Man-Down
The Man-Down feature is primarily for use by law enforcement, security agencies, and fire departments. It also finds uses in business and industry where individuals can be overcome by toxic fumes, lack of oxygen, etc.
The Man-Down ID is generally initiated by closure of a mercury switch located within a hand-held radio when the radio is continuously tipped greater than 60 degrees from vertical. To guard against false
“Man-
Down
” transmissions an initial pause of a few seconds is provided during which the closure must be constant. After this duration a short tone is produced via the radio's speaker. A second pause follows the tone to allow the radio to be placed in an upright position (in the event no actual
“Man-Down” is occurring). Following the second pause the “Man-Down-
ID
” data burst is transmitted in the same manner as the “Emergency-ID”.
The Man-Down mode also can include the microphone monitoring alternative. Transmission of a unique coding for the Man-Down message (in lieu of a general Emergency coding), and multiple choices of initiation, tone, and final pause times are special features of the CIM-
2200 when using GE Star® signaling.
Status
Status messages typically relate to the status of the field unit, such as
“In
Service
”, “Out Of Service”, “On Break”, etc. and their appropriate meaning can be displayed at the decoding site equipped with a Cimarron
Technologies C Plus decoder. The CIM-2200 is capable of transmitting status messages in lieu of the Man-Down, Emergency and PTT ANI as required.
Canned Messages
“Canned” messages handle such communications as “Request-To-Talk”,
“Priority-Request-To-Talk”, “Repeat Last Transmission”, “Repeat
Address
”, “10-4”, “Roger”, and other routine requests and responses.
Their appropriate meaning can be displayed at the decoding site equipped with a Cimarron Technologies C Plus decoder. The CIM-2200
Chapter 4 Operation 41 is capable of transmitting canned messages in lieu of the Man-Down,
Emergency and PTT ANI as required.
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C H A P T E R 5
Technical Information
GE Star® Format Selections
Radio systems using GE Star® can define the T1, T2 and S1 bits to have different values or various meanings. Industry-wide, there are sixteen accepted variants with Format
“B” being the industry defacto standard.
The CIM-2200 is programmable for any of the sixteen variants.
Format Definitions
The following table defines the sixteen GE Star® formats.
Format
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Description
IDs to 2047 (1st 11 bits).
IDs to 16383 (14 bit ID)
IDs to 16383 (14 bit ID)
IDs to 16383 (14 bit ID)
IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID, T2 =“0”)
T1
X
8192
4096
4096
2048
T2
X
4096
8192
2048
M0
IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID, T2=“1”) 2048 P1
S1
X
2048 GE-STAR #3.
X
Comments
T1, T2, and S1 ignored
2048 Expanded-ID STAR #1.
8192 Compatible with GE-STAR #4
GE-STAR #1. T2 = “0” for Mobile.
X GE-STAR #1. T2 = “1” for Portable.
IDs to 8191 (13 bit ID, T2 =“0”) 4096 M0 2048 GE-STAR #2. T2 = “0” for Mobile.
J
IDs to 8191 (13 bit ID, T2 =“1”) 4096 P1 2048 GE-STAR #2. T2 = “1” for Portable.
IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID),
Tags=“00”
0 0 2048 System “0”
IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID),
Tags=“01”
0 1 2048 System “1”.
1 0 2048 System “2”. K IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID),
Tags=“10”
L IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID),
Tags=“11”
M - P IDs to 2047 (11 bit ID)
1 1 2048 System “3”.
X Identical to I - L with capability only to program IDs to max of 2047.
Value Assignment
8192
4096
2048
Description
If bit is set, add 8192 to ID
If bit is set, add 4096 to ID
If bit is set, add 2048 to ID
M0
P1
If the bit is not set, originator is a Mobile
If the bit is set, originator is a Portable
X This bit is ignored
For System types I through P, the C Plus decoder looks for a match in the T1 and T2 bits. If the bits match then the C Plus decoder will react to the received message. If not, the message is ignored. This is for communications systems that have multiple unrelated users so that different users do not see ID‟s from other users.
GE Star® Message Descriptions
The GE Star® bits designated S2, S3, S4 and M1 through M4 are used to code various messages. The CIM-2200 can be programmed so that different message types are transmitted for PTT ANI, Emergency ANI,
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Man-Down and TOT ANI. The desired star code is selected in programming. The table below describes the Star codes, the value to enter while programming and the corresponding decoder displayed message:
000-0000
001–0000
010-0000
011-0000
100-0000
101-0000
110-0000
111-0000
000-0001
000-0010
000-0011
000-0100
000-0101
000-0110
000-0111
000-1000
000-1001
000-1010
000-1011
000-1100
000-1101
000-1110
000-1111
100-1010
101-1010
(not listed)
STAR CODE GE Star
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
Message code
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
4A
5A
(not listed)
C Plus Decoder display
STATUS 0
STATUS 1
STATUS 2
STATUS 3
STATUS 4
STATUS 5
STATUS 6
STATUS 7
(none)
INTG ACK
REQ TALK
MSSAGE C
MSSAGE D
TAXI BID
EMRGENCY
CNCL ACK
STUCKMIC
MNTR ACK
MSSAGE F
MSSAGE G
MSSAGE H
MSSAGE J
MAN-DOWN
DSBL ACK
ENBL ACK
UNDEFINE
REMARKS
Status
Status
Status
Status
Status
Status
Status
Status
ANI ID and SelCall Ack
Interrogate Ack
Request to talk
Canned Message
Canned Message
Taxi Bid
Emergency
Call Cancel Ack
Stuck Microphone
Open Mic Monitor Ack
Canned Message
Canned Message
Canned Message
Canned Message
Man-Down
Radio Disable Ack
Radio Enable Ack
Undefined
MDC-1200® Message Type
To increase flexibility of the CIM-2200 and enhance compatibility with existing communications systems, the format of encoded MDC-1200® messages can be modified. The default message type for a PTT ANI is represented by 0x8001 and the default message type for an Emergency
ANI is 0x8000. These parameters should not be changed without a thorough understanding of the signaling system and existing signaling codes.
Code Line Interpretation
There are four code lines that can be interfaced to radios that support code selection. The CIM-2200 can use these lines to permit the user to assign, on a per channel basis, different ANI type, ID and inversion parameters on up to 16 channels. Code line states relate to channel selection per the following table:
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Interpreted
Channel
1
2
3
0
0
Code Line State
2 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
4
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
5
6
7
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
8
9
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
10
11
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
12
13
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
14
15
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
16
1 1 1 1
When installing into a host radio with this capability, note the levels on the associated radio pads while changing the channels as some radios label the code lines in reverse order.
In this table, “Code Line State” refers to logical inputs after QuikWare
Digital I/O crossbar polarity has been applied to physical inputs (Neg polarity assigned).
Over-The-Air Reprogramming
The CIM-2200 can be completely reprogrammed over the air. This includes all parameters in the flash memory structure. Refer to the
Cimarron KL-500 manual for operational specifics.
Trunking Operation
In LTR trunking mode, we will not generate data until we know that the user has been given permission. When the CIM-2200 is placed in
Trunking mode, the channel acquired line will be used to sense that the channel is ready for use.
Emergency
The radio operator has just pressed the emergency button. The CIM-
2200 activates the radio PTT line and watches the Channel Acquired line. It holds off modulating data until the channel acquired has become active and remains active for the duration of the time set in the trunk select debounce timer. It then sends out the data and un-keys the radio.
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In this timing chart, the distance between green lines is 100mS and between brown lines is 200mS. Trunk select debounce time is set for
200mS and channel acquired input is set for trunk available when high.
PTT at beginning
The user has just keyed up the radio to speak, he waits for the go-ahead beep from the radio speaker, and the CIM-2200 starts monitoring the
Channel acquired line. Once the line becomes active and stays active for the duration of the trunk select debounce timer, the CIM-2200 sends the PTT ANI data and the radio sends the go-ahead beep to the speaker so the user can begin talking.
PTT at end
The user has keyed the radio, received the go-ahead beep and has sent his voice message. The CIM-2200 detects that the radio unkeyed and then rekeys it and waits for the Channel acquired line to become active and remain active for the duration of the time set in the trunk select debounce timer. The CIM-2200 then sends out the PTT ANI data and unkeys the radio. If the radio PTT line is placed in series with the CIM-
2200 by using the PTT line and the KEY line and programming Key follows PTT, the CIM-2200 will hold the radio keyed and send ANI after the user releases the PTT without actually unkeying the radio.
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Component Location
Chapter 5 Technical Information 48
Schematics
Chapter 5 Technical Information 49
Chapter 5 Technical Information 50
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C H A P T E R 6
Troubleshooting
Installation Hints
The CIM-2200 must be programmed with your desires before it will work in your system. For data transmissions, the CIM-2200 will be keying the associated transmitter and injecting audio data into the radio. It is very important to adjust data out to ensure the correct deviation level. The deviation level should be just marginally below that of voice. Keep in mind that most transmitters have limiter circuitry. Limiter circuits ensure that the radio will never over-deviate and violate FCC rules. The limiter does this by clipping the transmit audio. The output of the CIM-2200 must be adjusted to a point just below where limiter clipping occurs. If the limiter is allowed to function, the data will be distorted.
Be sure to only program inputs for functions that will be used. Unused inputs must be programmed for “Disconnected” to avoid unstable results.
Isolating System Problems
Today‟s modern communication systems take advantage of many available resources. Voters, repeaters, various trunking protocols, scramblers and innumerable other devices make passing data substantially more difficult than it was in the
“Simplex” days.
Timing is very important. If you have system problems, the first place to spend your energies is with timing issues. Check attack delay in repeater systems. Start with a long delay that gives you 100% decode and then shorten it up.
If you have trunking system problems using the CIM-2200, review the trunking information located on page 45 of this manual.
Equipment Problems
Radio Keys and Stays Keyed
If the radio sends ANI data and then stays keyed even after releasing the
PTT button, verify the condition of jumper JP-12 on the CIM-2200 and the programming parameter
“Key follows PTT”. If you have “Key Follows
PTT
” enabled or jumper JP-12 connected when they should not be, this symptom could occur.
Radio Keys up but stays Keyed only for Duration of ANI
This symptom is usually caused by incorrect conditions of the
“Key follows PTT
” parameter and CIM-2200 jumper JP-12.
ID Decoded is not the same as Programmed
This occurs when the unit is in GE Star® mode and the CIM-2200
“format” is not set the same as the decoder. See page 43 for details.
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Channel Preferences not the same as Programmed
The CIM-2200 is capable of being programmed with different parameters for sixteen different channels. In compatible radios, the radio can be programmed for different “codes” on different channels. The CIM-2200 can use these lines to permit the user to assign, on a per channel basis, up to 16 different ANI personalities. When installing into a host radio with this capability, note the levels on the associated radio pads while changing the channels as some radios label the code lines in reverse order. Also, note the polarity of active lines and use the QuikWare
Digital I/O crossbar polarity field to match that of the radio.
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C H A P T E R 7
Product Support
If you have any questions or comments about Cimarron products, please make use of our technical support hotline at (760) 738-3283.
Cimarron Technologies Corporation
934 South Andreasen Drive, Suite G
Escondido, CA 92029
Technical Support Hot-Line (760) 738-3283 [email protected]
www.cimtechcorp.com
WARRANTY
Cimarron Technologies Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of shipment. If a malfunction occurs due to defective material or workmanship, the product will be repaired or replaced (Cimarron's discretion) without charge if returned to the factory
This warranty does not apply to any failure or damage caused by accident, neglect, unreasonable use, improper installation, or to alterations or modifications to the unit. Nor does the warranty extend to damage incurred by force majeure (natural causes) such as lightning, fire, floods, or other such catastrophes, nor to damage caused by environmental extremes, power surges and/or transients
Cimarron Technologies Corporation makes no other warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to this product. Cimarron Technologies Corporation specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
The remedies provided herein are customer's sole and exclusive remedies. In no event shall Cimarron
Technologies Corporation be liable for any lost profits, direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
A P P E N D I X A
Quick Start Guide for QuikWare Software
You will have received an installation program called
QuikWare.exe with an icon like this:
The program is distributed either on a CD or can be downloaded from our website www.cimtechcorp.com
. Click the Icon and follow the installation directions. The routine will check your computer system and install required components.
When the installation is complete, you will need to import the license. Start QuikWare
and on the menu bar, select File and then click on “Import License”.
NOTE:
Beginning with QuikWare rev 1.1.21, importing a license is only required for programming encryption capable boards. CIM-1200 and CIM-2200 programming does not require the purchase or importing of a license.
You will be asked for the location of the .cimlicense file. This will be either on your CD, or if you downloaded the
QuikWare, Cimarron will email you your license at time of purchase.
QuikWare software is used to program the
CIM-1200/2200 board with the Cimarron
QuikSync USB cable. Attach the cable as shown using the three “grabbers”.
Now, go to “Device” in the menubar and select CIM-1200 or CIM-2200.
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Configure the QuikWare to access the correct communications port on the computer. Select “Communications” and
“Setup” and select the COM port that your programming cable is connected.
Refer to the Programming chapter of the
CIM-2200 manual for information regarding available programming parameters.
Make all required changes.
Write the parameters to the board.
From the menu bar, select “communications”.
You can choose to “Send
All” or if you only changed settings in Global or
Channel areas, “Send
Global” or “Send Channel”.
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A P P E N D I X B
Snap-In CIM-2200 Carrier
The CIM-2200 snap-in carrier consists of a break-out board with mating receptacle and latch devices for insertion of a CIM-2200. Interface wiring can be soldered to feed-throughs on the carrier. This is handy for console applications or bench testing.
2: A+
4: Reset
6: Erase
8: TCK
10: GND
12: PA9
14: TST
1: 3.3V
3: TXD1
5: PA2
7: RXD1
9: PA23
11: TDO
13: TMS
16: GND
18: TDI
15: PA10
17: PA3
20: USBP 19: RESIN
22: USBM 21: N/C
24: PA4 23: N/C
26: GND 25: GND
2: AFOUT 1: A+
4: MICOUT 3: AFIN
6: Sidetone 5: MICIN
8: AIN1
10: IN1
12: IN3
14: IN5
7: DiscIN
9: AIN0
11: IN0
13: IN2
16: IN7 15: IN4
18: OUT0 17: IN6
20: OUT2 19: IN8
22: OUT4 21: OUT1
24: PA6 23: OUT3
26: GND 25: PA5
I N D E X
A
Acknowledgment delay, 20
ANI repeat timer, 21
Attack delay, 52
Authorized base ID, 34
Automatic Numeric Identification, 36
Auxiliary input, 10
C
Canned messages, 41
Channel acquired, 10
Channel busy, 10
Channels, 30
Code input, 12
Continuing conversations, 36
Conventional mode, 29
Courtesy beep, 5, 36
Critical channel revert, 9, 15
D
Data deviation, 11, 21, 52
Define authorized base ID, 34
Disconnect delay, 22
Discriminator, 11, 15
E
Emergency, 8, 39
Emergency message, 33
Emergency message repeat, 23, 40
Emergency TX warning tone, 24
Emergency warning tone, 40
F
Features, 5
G
GE Star format type, 43
GE Star message descriptions, 43
GE Star® selective call, 33
Go-ahead beep, 5
Group ID, 33
I
ID location, 32
Input ports, 11, 28
Installation hints, 52
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J
Jumper options, 11
Jumpers and pads, 13
K
Key follows PTT, 22, 52
Key output, 8, 15
L
LTR systems, 29
M
Man down, 8, 40
Man down activation delay, 26
Man down message repeat, 25
Man down TX warning tone, 25
Man down warning delay, 26
Mandown message, 33
MDC-1200 message type, 44
Microphone, 36
Microphone monitoring, 40
MPT-1327, 29
Multilevel outputs, 11
Mute mode, 33
Mute output, 11
N
Non-critical, 23, 25
Number of repeat emergency transmissions, 24, 25
O
Open collector outputs, 11
Open microphone monitor on man down, 23
Output ports, 11, 28
Physical assignments, 16
Physical installation, 8
Product support, 54
Product type, 35
Programming, 17
Programming software, 17
PTT, 36
PTT input, 8, 15
PTT message, 32
P
Q
QuikWare, 17
R
Radio connections, 8, 15
Radio disable, 9
Receive mode aubible alerts, 27
Receive wildcard disable, 22
Reducing data transmissions, 36
Repeat emergency transmissions, 40
Repeaters, 52
Retrieve device information, 35
Selective call, 37
Selective call output, 9, 16
Sidetone, 9
Sidetone with PTT ANI, 21
Sleep input, 9
Specifications, 7
Status messages, 40
Stealth call, 36
System problems, 52
S
T
Time between emergency repeats, 40
Time between man down repeats, 25
Time out timer, 21, 37
Timing, 52
Tone control output, 10
Transmit control, 9
Trunk debounce, 29
Trunk key time, 29
Trunk timeout, 29
Trunking mode, 10, 29, 45
TX audio out, 15
TX data level, 21
U
Unkey courtesy tone, 34
Unmute on selective call, 37
V
Voice select call, 33
VSC disable, 23
W
Warranty, 54
Index 58
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