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D-STAR REPEATER SYSTEM id-rp2 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLYbefore attempting to operate the re- peater. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.This manual contains important safety and operating in- structions for the ID-RP2 system. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORDDEFINITION RWARNING Personal injury, fi re hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTIONEquipment damage may occur. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk or personal injury, fire or electric shock. PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! ID-RP2 installation, particularly ID- RP2L and antennas, is intended for professional in- stallation only. We are not responsible for any building breakage, any damage resulting from a drop of the ID- RP2L or antenna from a high place or unstable site or resulting from any personal injury nor any accident in any other cases. Be sure to consult an expert engineer for installations. RWARNING RF EXPOSURE!This device emits Radio Frequency (RF)energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety stan- dards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technologys report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65). RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVERattach an antenna or internal antenna connector during trans- mission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn. RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVERinstall the antenna at any place that person touch the antenna easily during transmission. This may result in an elec- trical shock or burn. RNEVERapply AC to the DC 13.8V IN connector. This could cause a fi re or ruin the repeater. RNEVERapply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V battery, to the DC 13.8V IN connector on the re- peater. This could cause a fi re or ruin the repeater. RNEVERlet metal, wire or other objects touch any internal part or connectors on the repeater. This may result in an electric shock. RNEVERoperate or touch the repeater unit, ID- RP2C, ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V, with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage to the re- peater unit. RNEVER expose the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID- RP2D and ID-RP2V, to rain, snow or any liquids. These units have no water protection. AVOID using or placing the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V, in areas with temperatures below 10C (+14F)or above +50C (+122F). Be aware that temperatures can exceed 80C (+176F), re- sulting in permanent damage to the repeater if left there for extended periods. AVOID using or placing the ID-RP2L in areas with tem- peratures below 30C (22F)or above +60C (+140F). Be aware that temperatures on a vehicles dashboard can exceed 80C (+176F), resulting in per- manent damage to the repeater if left there for ex- tended periods. AVOID placing the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V, in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight. Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadver- tent use by children. DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or al- cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the re- peaters surfaces. DO NOT modify the repeater for any reason. Use the specifi ed fuse only. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this repeater, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this repeater under FCC regula- tions. CAUTION: The ID-RP2L is intended for use as a fi xed base station with the antenna located outdoors on the rooftop or on antenna tower. i ii Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Mi- crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other coun- tries. TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT . i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS . i PRECAUTIONS . i TABLE OF CONTENTS . ii 1SYSTEM OUTLINE . 12 2SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . 34 Accessories for ID-RP2C . 3 Accessories for ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V . 3 Accessories for ID-RP2L . 3 Accessories for AH-106 . 4 Accessories for AH-107 . 4 Accessories for AH-108 . 4 3PANEL DESCRIPTIONS . 58 ID-RP2C (Front panel) . 5 ID-RP2C (Rear panel) . 5 ID-RP2D (Front panel) . 6 ID-RP2D (Rear panel) . 6 ID-RP2V (Front panel) . 7 ID-RP2V (Rear panel) . 7 ID-RP2L . 8 4CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS . 918 Precautions . 9 D About coaxial cable . 9 About the power supply . 9 When install into system rack . 10 Rubber feet attachment . 10 Grounding . 10 System connections . 11 Antenna assembling . 12 D AH-106 . 12 D AH-107 . 14 D AH-108 . 16 ID-RP2L installation . 17 Adjusting the parabolic antenna . 18 D About the test plug . 18 D Parabolic antenna beam adjustment . 18 5DRIVER INSTALLATIONS . 1933 MicrosoftWindowsXP (Service Pack 2) . 19 MicrosoftWindows2000 . 24 MicrosoftWindows98/Me . 28 COM port confi rmation . 31 D MicrosoftWindowsXP/2000 . 31 D MicrosoftWindows98/Me . 32 USB driver un-installation . 33 6UTILITY INSTALLATION . 3436 Installation . 34 Un-installation . 36 7REPEATER SETTINGS . 3744 ID-RP2C settings . 37 D ID-RP2C utility screen . 38 Frequency setting for ID-RP2D . 41 Frequency setting for ID-RP2V . 42 ID-RP2L setting . 43 8MAINTENANCE . 4546 Troubleshooting . 45 About cleaning . 46 Fuse replacement . 46 D OPC-1309 . 46 D OPC-1380 . 46 D ID-RP2Ls DC power cable . 46 9SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS . 4748 Specifi cations . 47 D ID-RP2C . 47 D ID-RP2L . 47 D ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V . 48 Options . 48 1SYSTEM OUTLINE 1 The D-star repeater site can be constructed by com- bining with the following units according to the plan or scale. ID-RP2C : Repeater controller ID-RP2D : 1.2 GHz data repeater ID-RP2V : 1.2 GHz digital voice repeater ID-RP2L : 10 GHz microwave link repeater In addition, the following options are also required for system repeater operations. AH-106: 10 GHz Parabolic antenna 800 (d) AH-107: 10 GHz Parabolic antenna 450 (d) AH-108: 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna ID-RP2C The ID-RP2C is a repeater controller and one con- troller should be used in each repeater site. The controller relays digital voice or data (traffi c)sig- nals for repeater operation. Total 4 interface connectors for local repeater con- nections are available. Both digital voice and data repeaters can be con- nected as desired. Standard composition: Data repeater 1 Digital voice repeater 1 Spares 2 (for another bands repeater) NOTE: Connect only 1 or 2 repeaters for the same frequency band is recommended to avoid interference. Total 2 interface connectors for microwave link re- peater connections are available. Microwave link repeater can be connected as de- sired. One Ethernet port (10Base-T)is available for re- peater site call sign, IP address settings etc., from the PC and the ID-RP2C utility software. Or, a gateway control PC can be connected as de- sired. By connecting the ID-RP2L utility installed PC, op- erating frequency set and operation monitor can be made. ID-RP2D ID-RP2D is a 1.2 GHz data (128 kbps)repeater and connects to the ID-RP2C. *The ID-RP2D never functions as a repeater without ID- RP2C, due to no relay function is built-in. The ID-RP2D/V utility software, supplied with the ID- RP2C, and a PC are required for both receive and transmit frequency settings. Repeater operation is performed in simplex mode on the same frequency for data mode, however, differ- ent frequencies between transmit and receive can be set in simplex mode. ID-RP2V ID-RP2V is a 1.2 GHz digital voice and slow-speed data repeater (4.8 kbps)and connects to the ID- RP2C. *The ID-RP2V never functions as a repeater without ID- RP2C, due to no relay function is built-in. NOTE: No audio CODEC is performed in the ID- RP2V, thus the ID-RP2V receives and transmits 4.8 kbps serial data only. Different frequencies are used for each transmission and reception in semi-duplex mode. The ID-RP2D/V utility software, supplied with the ID- RP2C, and a PC are required for both receive and transmit frequency settings. ID-RP2L ID-RP2L is a 10 GHz microwave link repeater (10 Mbps)and connects to the ID-RP2C. The microwave link repeater provides to linking with another re- peater site (Area)for zone construction. Different frequencies are used for each transmission and reception in full-duplex mode and the reversed frequencies between transmit and receive are used for the oncoming repeater. The received GMSK serial bit-stream signal (10 Mbps)is applied to either ID-RP2D or ID-RP2V via the ID-RP2C. Then the GMSK serial data is trans- mitted to the local station. The ID-RP2L has a duplexer, and the condition of the microwave link repeater can be monitored when the ID-RP2L utility software (supplied with the ID- RP2C)installed PC is connected to the ID-RP2C. 2 1SYSTEM OUTLINE DD AH-106 : 10 GHz parabolic antenna 800 (d) DD AH-107 : 10 GHz parabolic antenna 450 (d) Both AH-106 and AH-107 are offset parabolic an- tenna and connect to ID-RP2L. Up to 20 km (approx.; 12.4 miles)* or 8 km (approx.; 5 miles)* of communication range is provided when AH-106 or AH-107 is used at the both microwave link repeaters, respectively. And up to 12 km (approx.; 7.5 miles)* of communica- tion range is provided between AH-107 and AH- 106s repeaters. *Communication range may differ/change according to en- vironment, such as weather, installed conditions, etc. DD AH-108 : 1.2 GHz Collinear antenna 2 Collinear antennas are built-in and better isolation is provided than separated 2 antennas. Zone Area Signal Internet Antenna ID-RP2L D-ST AR POWER 10 BESE-T SERVICE 1 SERVICE 2 ASSIST 1ASSIST 2 ID-RP2C Repeater Controller D-STAR SERVICEPOWER ID-RP2D Repeater Controller L/H D-STAR SERVICE T SERVICE RPOWER ID-RP2V Repeater Controller ID-RP2C ID-RP2VID-RP2D InternetInternetInternet 2 3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Accessories for ID-RP2C qPower cable (OPC-1380; approx. 3 m; 10 ft) 1 wUtility CD 1 eRubber feet 4 rSpare fuses (FGB01 30A) 2 Accessories for ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V qPower cable (OPC- 1309; approx. 1 m; 3.3 ft) 1 wControl cable (OPC-1069) 1 eRubber feet 4 rSpare fuses (FGB10A) 2 Accessories for ID-RP2L qPole clamps 2 wU-bolts 2 eBolts (M650) 4 rNuts (M6) 4 tSpring washers (M6) 4 yFlat washers (M6) 4 uSpare fuses (FGB5A) 2 iTest plug 1 set q w rty e ui r w e q r w e q 4 2SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Accessories for AH-106 qElement arm 1 wElement 1 eElevation support plate 1 rSupport arms 2 Accessories for AH-107 qPole stopper 1 wPole clamp 1 eClamp base (w/bolts) 1 set rBolts (M665) 2 tPole clamps 8 yBolts (M8170) 4 uSpring washers (M8) 8 iNuts (M8) 8 oPole 1 !0Element 1 !1Element arm 1 !2Element arm holders 2 !3Bolts (M630) 2 Accessories for AH-108 q Pole clamps 8 wBolts (M8160) 4 eFlat washers (M8) 12 rNuts (M8) 8 tSpring washers (M8) 8 yRubber vulcanizing tape (approx. 60 cm; 2 ft) 1 uRadials 4 iNuts (M6) 4 qwe rty ui qw er ty ui o!0!1 !2!3 qwe r 3 5 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ID-RP2C (Front panel) q POWER SWITCH POWER The power switch for ID-RP2C. The LED indicator located at right lights when the power is turned ON. w 10BASE-T CONNECTOR 10BASE-T (p. 37) Connects a PC via LAN cable (purchase separately) to set the details of the repeater site, such as the call sign, IP address. A Gateway server can also be connected to this connector. e SERVICE 1 CONNECTOR (p. 43) Connects a PC via an USB cable (A-B type; purchase separately)to set the ope