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ADVON ICRI Operation and Application TrainingOther ICRIs fielded by CSTs
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Tactical Radio Interoperability/Repeater For CST Survey Team Personnel
Administrative Information
Sign-in Sheets for completion certificate
Course Evaluation forms to be completed before you leave
Website Contains Slides Note Pages
Please note: the training presentation has greater detail in the notes section of each slide. Use this for to review independently or a guide for a training session.
Objectives Identify general information and description of the ADVON ICRI
Describe the principles of operation of the ADVON ICRI as delivered
Review what other ADVON ICRI capabilities have been implemented by CSTs
Review what other ADVON ICRI capabilities would enhance the CST commo activities
Review PM procedures for the ADVON ICRI
A solution to multitude of tactical communications problems…
Mutual Aid Radio Interoperability
In-building/below grade repeater
Range Extension BLOS
Mutual Aid Radio Interoperability
ICRI Configurations Used by the CSTs
Radio Interoperability KitGeneral Information and Description
ADVON ICRI 4.5 lbs
11” x 3” x 7”
Two talk groups
Five radio interconnect ports Low band, VHF, 220-900MHz legacy
and P25 portable/mobile compatible Bridge radios with incompatible encryption
Telephone modular (RJ22) port Cell and land-line telephone compatible Commercial and military sat phone compatible
Adjustable audio “buffer”
Can be linked to 2nd ICRI
Can be linked the UCS ACU-1000
Wide range of power sources: “AA” batteries, external DC/AC
ICRI-2PED with CABLE-REEL
5.9 lbs (ICRI)
8.0” x 9.5” x 1.5” (ICRI)
Two Radio I/O ports + telephone port
Internal 6 “AA” battery housing provides a 24+ hour duty cycle; also uses external DC or AC
Primary Use: Repeater *
* ICRI-2PE shown
ICRI-E Bridging: five L-M-R, cell or land-line telephone, MSAT, Iridium
7.0 lbs
10.5” x 9.5” x 6.0”
GROSS DECON-ABLE, WATER-PROOF, SAND-PROOF
Internal housing for eight (8) “AA” alkaline/primary batteries provide an 24+ hour duty cycle; also uses external DC or AC
Uses standard “military” connectors and compatible with the H-250/350 “green gear” handset
ICRI-G2 Satellite Radio Interface
Connect any radio (mobile or portable) to G2 for rapidly deployable link to MSAT PTT satellite.
No additional power or modification to equipment
Place in between MSAT handset and transceiver
Includes delay for initial satellite acquisition
Theory of Operation
Description-Pt. 1A small, lightweight interconnect assembly for
“bridging” dissimilar radios
The ICRI performs two primary functions: Receive incoming audioDistribute audio
Quick Setup
VOX Keying
ICRI Functional Diagram
2-way radio transmitting
frequency “B” or trunking assigned
channel
2-way radio transmitting
frequency “A” or trunking assigned
channel
2-way radio receivingfrequency “A” or trunking assigned
channel
2-way radio receivingfrequency “B” or
trunking assigned channel
Automatic gain control
Audio buffer/delay
VOX with tail
timer
Muting
BLUE: RF*GREEN: AUDIO LEVEL and BUFFER*LT BLUE: ‘KEYING’ LOGIC/CONTROL*VIOLET: SQUELCH TAIL BLOCKING*
* adjustable
Description-Pt. 2
Interoperability Do’s and Don’ts
Maintain COMSEC
Verify only one bridge connected on frequencies
Maintain RF Separation Power sources Other radios In-line audio amplifiers
Don’t use “SCAN” mode on connected radios.
Setup and Operation
Preoperational ActivitiesPower
Radio interconnect cables
Agency radios
Radio frequency (in-band/cross-band)
ComponentsControls
Indicators
Power Sources
Pelican Cases
Options
ICRI Controls
Talk group switch
Volume adjustment
handset/headsetHandset/headset jack
Telephone/acoustic coupler
jack
Power (DC
input) jack
Radio jack(1 through 5)
ICRI Indicators
Active VOX LED indicator
OK/Low input voltage LEDs
PowerAA Battery Power
AC Power
DC Power
“AA” Battery Pack
Accepts 8 “AA” batteries
24+ hours of continuous operation
LEDs indicate input voltage.
Use fresh alkaline batteriesThe battery housing is comprised of two parts; the cover and an internal tray. NO TOOLS ARE NEEDED TO REMOVE THE cover AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES.
AC PowerAccepts 7-24V
Two pin screw-type connector Note: Align the plug’s “key” with the jack’s “keyway” before attempting to insert the plug.
DC PowerAccepts 7-24V
Two pin screw-type connector
Cigarette lighter
Alligator clips
ICRI handsetCompatible with the C-AT handset
Connection and controls on the front of the ICRI
Maybe replaced with a headset for hands-free operation
Use as an: Incident Commander interface Troubleshooting tool Setup tool
Land Mobile Radio Interface – Pt. 1
Verify Radio Operation Batteries TX/RX
Radio Settings Channel Volume
Connect Interface cable
Radio speaker is disabled
NOTE: Radio interconnect cables are generally specific to a commercial radio brand and model, although some manufacturers use the same connector for several radio models. Interconnect cables provided by C-AT have a seven digit part number label on the cable.
Land Mobile Radio Interface – Pt. 2
Attach interface cable
Select Talk Group
Verify LED lights
Mobile radios
NOTE: Connect each radio separately to the ICRI, use the provided handset to verify the radio is functioning before connecting the next radio.
Side Jacks
Telephone jack Link port
Telephone Interfacecellular*
land-line*
commercial satellite phones**
*Secure or Non-secure** Iridium, MSV, Enmarsat, GlobalStar
Telephone Interface – Cellular*
Insert the 2.5mm plug into the cell phone headset jack.
Connect to ICRI
Adjust volume to ICRI
Set phone for auto answer
Place call
*secure or non-secure
Telephone Interface – Land-line*
Use the telephone’s handset cable by unplugging the coil cord from the bottom of the handset and connecting to ICRI.
* Secure (STE) or non-secure (analog or digital)
Link ICRIsUse standard CAT5 cable to link multiple ICRI’s
up to 200’ apart
All radios on each Talk Group linked
No reboot needed
Inter-Agency Communications Status
Status Board
Common Options
Cable reel Positioning one or more of the radios, to be
connected to the ICRI at a distance greater than the length of the interface cable may be desirable for one of several operational reasons:
The personnel associated with a radio will be located inside a building for which there is poor RF coverage from the ICRI’s location.
The personnel associated with a radio will be located inside a tunnel or other below grade area for which there is poor RF coverage from the ICRI’s location.
Radios operating in very close proximity to one another, negatively affect the performance of other another, such as receiver desensing.
In-Building/Below Grade Repeater250’ & 500’ Cable Extension Reel
Interior building/below grade radio interface cable reel and mount for hand-held radio. Up to 5000’ of cable runs have been successfully used in the subway and mall incidents.
Washington, DC METRO subway entry with 800MHz Motorola XTS5000 radio
Reel setup Set-up of the cable-reel Equipment required: ICRI, cable-reel, radio
interface cable for radio to be placed in the area of poor RF coverage.
Place the radio on the reel’s right angle support and secure it in-place with the Velcro™ strap.
Connect the cable end that exits from the side of the reel to the radio interface cable. Be sure to align the keyway and secure the connectors together with the locking ring on the male connector.
Connect the unspooled cable to a radio port on the ICRI. Be sure to align the keyway and secure the connectors together with the locking ring on the male connector.
If needed, connect additional cable reels between the ICRI and the first reel.
Reel link Multiple reels of cable can be linked together.
There will be no degradation of the communications link for up to 5000’ of cable. BUT, it is important to note that if the cable is run near a source of high electrical energy, “noise” from such a device can be expected to be induced into the cable and reduce---possibly significantly---the quality of the communications.
It is strongly recommended that the radio link be tested before the personnel enter the area of poor RF propagation, so that any defects with the cable or the connections will be noted before a safety issue arises--due to a lack of radio communications.
Cable Reel with Attachments
Cable Reel with Reversal Attachments
Optional adapters for cable-reel for vertical entries
Reversal cables invert connection ends of the cable reel
When to use: Using the cable-reel to place a radio in a stairwell, on a building roof, hill or tree top to enhance the operating range of the radio, then it may be preferable to have the reel located beside the ICRI and the radio connected to the “free” end of the cable to be unspooled.
Bridge Unit ID® In response to the critical disruption of radio
communications that can occur when more than one "bridge" device links radios with identical frequencies, causing heterodyning, C-AT has developed the Bridge Unit ID for the ICRIs.
The “announcement” radically simplify the task of locating the owner of the interfering bridge and in shutting the device down.
The Bridge Unit ID is a digitized speech message selected by the user organization / agency. The “ID” is transmitted when the ICRI is first powered up on all talk groups, and then at preset intervals of 0, 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
The announcement automatically “skips” a broadcast if there is any radio activity at the interval mark.
Remote DTMF ControlFunctions
Setup
There must be a radio connected to the Land Mobile Radio Interface #1 jack.
DTMF sequence for unit: __ __ __ __ _ _ 10 All Off (Interoperability “bridge” disabled) 11 All inputs on Talk Group 1 12 All inputs on Talk Group 2 13 Re-enable “bridge”/Talk Groups
TroubleshootingAdvanced Setup
ICRI Board Adjustments – Pt. 1
DO NOT USE
ICRI Board Adjustments – Pt. 2
Desensing – Pt. 1
Strong Signal
Desensing – Pt. 2
Interoperability Do’s and Don’ts
Maintain COMSEC
Verify only one bridge connected on frequencies
Maintain RF Separation Power sources Other radios In-line audio amplifiers
Don’t use “SCAN” mode on connected radios.
Maintenance
Equipment Inspection Inspect and replace batteries
Inspect “AA” battery housing
Inspect interconnect cables
Inspect the gasket in the cover.
Inspect switches and knobs visually and for function.
Check on Learning1. The ICRI can link the following items?
a. UHF, VHF, 800 MHz, 700 MHz radios
b. Digital and Analog radios
c. Encrypted radios
d. Cell phone, land lines, satellite phones
e. All of the above
2. The ICRI is not deconnable. True/False
3. Name at least two methods of powering the ICRI.
Hands-On TrainingFor hands-on training, we will setup the ICRI
and create a radio patch.
SummaryToday we covered:
Characteristics and features of the ICRI Radio Interoperability Gateway
Principles of operation of the ICRI Radio Interoperability Gateway
Maintenance procedures for the ICRI Radio Interoperability Gateway
Administrative Follow-upComplete Student Course Evaluation forms and
provide to the Instructor
Discuss Training Certificate distribution plan
QUESTIONS ???
For Support…Tech Support
Voice: 703-481-0068 x 23 24/7/365
or 800-229-3925 x 23 24/7/365
e-mail:
Seth Leyman
Voice: 703-403-5442 (cell)
Or 800-229-3925 x11
Email: [email protected] Communications-Applied Technology
11250-14 Roger Bacon Drive, Reston, VA, 20190 Website: www.radiointeroperability.com
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