Motorola ASTRO 25 GTR 8000 User Manual (English)

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GTR 8000 Base Radio

ASTRO

INTEGRATED VOICE AND DATA

MN003286A01-E

FEBRUARY 2020

2020

Declaration of Conformity2
Copyrights3
Contact Us4
Document History5
- Table of Contents7
List of Figures16
List of Tables20
List of Processes23
List of Procedures24
About GTR 8000 Base Radio27
- What Is Covered in this Manual27
- Helpful Background Information27
- Related Information28
Chapter 1: GTR 8000 Base Radio Description29
- Introduction29
- Figure 1: GTR 8000 Base Radio29
- GTR 8000 Base Radio Components30
- Supported System Configurations30
- Overview for a GTR 8000 Base Radio in a Trunked IP Simulcast Subsystem31
- Overview for a GTR 8000 Base Radio in an ASTRO 25 Repeater Site31
- Overview for a GTR 8000 Base Radio in a Trunked Single-Site Repeater Configuration32
- Overview for a GTR 8000 Base Radio in a High Performance Data (HPD) Subsystem34
- Overview for a GTR 8000 Base Radio in Conventional Architectures35
- Overview of a GTR 8000 Base Radio in a Trunked 3600 System38
- Power Efficiency Package38
- License Auditing39
- Table 2: Standby Power Consumption39
- GTR 8000 Base Radio Specifications40
Chapter 2: GTR 8000 Base Radio Theory of Operation61
- Functions of the GTR 8000 Base Radio Modules61
- Backplanes and Card Cages70
- Figure 15: Power Supply Connections (Rear)70
- Table 31: Power Supply Module Backplane Connections70
- RFDS Modules71
Chapter 3: GTR 8000 Base Radio Installation82
- Pre-Installation Tasks82
  - Equipment Installation Process Overview82
- General Safety Precautions83
- General Installation Standards and Guidelines86
- GTR 8000 Base Radio Hardware Installation94
  - Placement and Spacing94
  - Cabinet Version of the GTR 8000 Base Radio94
- Lifting Cabinets Vertically97
Chapter 4: GTR 8000 Base Radio Configuration132
- Configuration Software132
- Discovering a Device in the UNC132
- Security/Authentication Services133
- Figure 53: Snmpv3 Security Level Option Prompt133
- Device Configuration in CSS134
  - CSS Initial Device Configuration134
  - Figure 54: CSS Login Banner134
- Setting the BR/CM Pairing Number in CSS134
- Changing Snmpv3 Configuration and User Credentials in CSS134
  - Connecting through a Serial Port Link135
- Setting CSS Configuration Parameters for the GTR 8000 Base Radio (Trunked Simulcast)135
- Setting CSS Configuration Parameters for the GTR 8000 Base Radio (Trunked Repeater)135
- Setting CSS Configuration Parameters for the GTR 8000 Base Radio (HPD)135
- Setting CSS Configuration Parameters for the GTR 8000 Base Radio (Conventional)135
  - Figure 55: CSS Login Banner136
  - Serial Connection Configurations137
    - Pairing to a Comparator137
    - Setting the Device IP Address and Pairing Number in CSS137
- Connecting through a Serial Port Link137
  - Serial Security Services in CSS138
- Setting the Serial Security Services in CSS138
- Adding or Modifying an Snmpv3 User in CSS146
- Performing an Snmpv3 Connection Verification in CSS146
- Setting RMC System Gain150
Chapter 5: GTR 8000 Base Radio Optimization156
- Aligning the Internal Frequency Reference Oscillator156
  - GTR 8000 Base Radio Time and Frequency Inputs157
  - Table 46: Time and Frequency Inputs157
- Battery Equalization158
- ASTRO Simulcast Alignment (Trunked Operation)158
- Astro/Analog Simulcast Alignment (Conventional Operation)158
- Carrier Squelch Alignment158
- Tx Wireline Alignment159
- Rx Wireline Alignment159
- Transmitter Testing159
- Tuning a Preselector159
  - VHF Tuning Procedures160
    - Calculating Proper VHF Alignment Frequency160
- Calculating the VHF Alignment Frequency for a Single Receive Frequency160
- Calculating the VHF Alignment Frequency for Multiple Receive Frequencies160
- Preparing the Equipment for VHF Alignment160
- Tuning the VHF Preselector160
  - Preparing the Equipment for VHF Alignment161
  - Tuning the VHF Preselector161
  - UHF Tuning Procedures162
  - Figure 59: Preselector Tuning - VHF162
- Preparing the Equipment for UHF Alignment162
- Tuning the UHF Preselector162
  - Calculating Proper UHF Alignment Frequency163
- Calculating the UHF Alignment Frequency for a Single Receive Frequency163
- Calculating the UHF Alignment Frequency for Multiple Receive Frequencies163
  - Preparing the Equipment for UHF Alignment164
  - Tuning the UHF Preselector164
  - Figure 60: Preselector Tuning - UHF164
- Tuning a Duplexer165
  - Field Tuning Overview165
  - Required Test Equipment165
  - Tuning a 700/800 Mhz Duplexer166
  - Tuning a VHF Duplexer166
    - VHF Duplexer Tuning Setup166
    - Figure 61: VHF Duplexer Tuning Setup167
- Setting up for VHF Duplexer Tuning167
  - VHF Duplexer Low Pass Resonators Tuning Set up168
  - Figure 62: Test Equipment Set up for Tuning VHF Duplexer Low Pass Resonator168
- Tuning VHF Duplexer Low Pass Resonators168
  - VHF Duplexer High Pass Resonators Tuning Set up169
  - Figure 63: Test Equipment Set up for Tuning VHF Duplexer High Pass Resonator169
- Tuning VHF Duplexer High Pass Resonators169
  - VHF Duplexer High Notch Loop Assemblies Tuning Set up170
  - Figure 64: Test Equipment Set up for Tuning VHF Duplexer High Notch Loop Assemblies170
- Tuning VHF Duplexer High Notch Loop Assemblies170
  - VHF Duplexer Low Notch Loop Assemblies Tuning Set up171
  - Figure 65: Test Equipment Set up for Tuning VHF Duplexer Low Notch Loop Assemblies171
- Tuning VHF Duplexer Low Notch Loop Assemblies171
  - VHF Duplexer Insertion Loss Verification Set up172
  - Figure 66: Verifying VHF Duplexer Insertion Loss - Connecting Test Equipment172
  - Figure 67: Verifying VHF Duplexer Insertion Loss - Connecting Duplexer Cable Assembly173
- Verifying VHF Duplexer Insertion Loss173
  - VHF Duplexer Isolation Verification Set up174
  - Figure 68: Verifying VHF Duplexer Isolation - Connecting Test Equipment174
  - Figure 69: Verifying VHF Duplexer Isolation - Connecting Duplexer Cable Assembly175
- Verifying VHF Duplexer Isolation175
  - Checking VHF Duplexer after Tuning176
  - Tuning a UHF Duplexer176
    - Figure 70: UHF Duplexer Tuning Setup176
    - UHF Duplexer Tuning Set up176
- Setting up for UHF Duplexer Tuning176
  - UHF Duplexer Low Pass Resonators Tuning Set up177
  - Figure 71: Test Equipment Set up for Tuning UHF Duplexer Low Pass Resonator177
- Tuning UHF Duplexer Low Pass Resonators177
  - UHF Duplexer High Pass Resonators Tuning Set up178
  - Figure 72: Test Equipment Set up for Tuning UHF Duplexer High Pass Resonator178
- Tuning UHF Duplexer High Pass Resonators178
  - UHF Duplexer High Notch Loop Assemblies Tuning Set up179
  - Figure 73: Test Equipment Set up for Tuning UHF Duplexer High Notch Loop Assemblies179
- Tuning UHF Duplexer High Notch Loop Assemblies179
  - UHF Duplexer Low Notch Loop Assemblies Tuning Set up180
  - Figure 74: Test Equipment Set up for Tuning UHF Duplexer Low Notch Loop Assemblies180
- Tuning UHF Duplexer Low Notch Loop Assemblies180
  - UHF Duplexer Insertion Loss Verification Set up181
  - Figure 75: Verifying UHF Duplexer Insertion Loss - Connecting Test Equipment181
  - Figure 76: Verify UHF Duplexer Insertion Loss - Connecting Duplexer Cable Assembly181
  - UHF Duplexer Isolation Verification Set up182
  - Figure 77: Verifying UHF Duplexer Isolation - Connecting Test Equipment182
- Verifying UHF Duplexer Insertion Loss182
- Figure 78: Verifying UHF Duplexer Isolation - Connecting Duplexer Cable Assembly183
- Verifying UHF Duplexer Isolation183
  - Checking UHF Duplexer after Tuning184
- Testing the GTR 8000 Base Radio Performance with a Service Monitor for Integrated Voice and Data184
  - Deviation Standards (Digital Operation)184
  - Table 47: Deviation Standards for ASTRO 25 System Test Patterns184
- Monitoring the Power Supply Module184
- Verifying Receiver Performance for FDMA Operation184
- Verifying Receiver Performance (Analog Operation)184
- Checking Receiver Sensitivity (Self-Test Method) (IV and D)184
- Monitoring the Transmitter Metering Points184
- Verifying Transmitter Performance (Digital Operation)184
  - Monitoring the Power Supply Module185
  - Verifying Receiver Performance for FDMA Operation185
  - Figure 79: Metering Screen Window185
  - Verifying Receiver Performance in TTA Operation187
    - Effective Receiver Sensitivity190
  - Verify Receiver Performance for APCO TDMA Operation190
  - Verifying Receiver Performance (Analog Operation)190
- Verifying Receiver Performance in TTA Operation190
  - Checking Receiver Sensitivity (Self-Test Method) (IV and D)192
  - Monitoring the Transmitter Metering Points193
  - Verifying Transmitter Performance (Digital Operation)193
  - Verifying Transmitter Performance (Analog Operation)195
  - Figure 80: Configuration for Modulation Fidelity Measurement (Aeroflex 2975 Series Service Monitor or Equivalent Analyzer)195
  - Testing the GTR 8000 Base Radio Performance with a Service Monitor for HPD197
- Measuring HPD Base Radio Tx Power, Frequency Accuracy, and Tx EVM198
- Measuring HPD Base Radio Rx Sensitivity and Rx BER198
- Checking Receiver Sensitivity (Self-Test Method) (HPD)198
  - Performing In-Band Power Meter User Calibration199
  - Measuring HPD Base Radio Tx Power, Frequency Accuracy, and Tx EVM200
  - Figure 83: HPD Service Monitor - RF Control Settings Window (Aeroflex 3900 Series Service Monitor)201
  - Figure 84: CSS Test and Measurement Screen202
  - Figure 85: HPD Service Monitor - Rx Meter Subscreen, Reset Soft Keys (Aeroflex 3900 Series Service Monitor)202
  - Measuring HPD Base Radio Rx Sensitivity and Rx BER203
  - Figure 86: HPD Service Monitor - RF Control Settings Window (Aeroflex 3900 Series Service Monitor)204
  - Figure 87: Test and Measurement Screen205
  - Checking Receiver Sensitivity (Self-Test Method) (HPD)206
  - Figure 88: HPD Service Monitor - Rx Meter Subscreen and Soft Keys (Aeroflex 3900 Series Service Monitor)206
  - Figure 89: CSS Test and Measurement Screen207
Chapter 6: GTR 8000 Base Radio Maintenance208
- Fan Grill Cleaning Instructions208
- Aligning the Internal Frequency Reference Oscillator208
Chapter 7: GTR 8000 Base Radio Operation209
- Base Radio Operational States for Trunked Simulcast209
- Base Radio Operational States for Trunked Repeater and HPD209
- Base Radio Operational States for Conventional210
  - Packet Data Interactions with Multiple Nacs210
  - Supplementary Signaling Interactions with Multiple Nacs210
- Illegal Carrier Determination Feature (Trunked)210
- RF Channel Interference Determination Feature (Conventional)211
- Table 48: Illegal Carrier Determination211
Chapter 8: GTR 8000 Base Radio Troubleshooting212
- GTR 8000 Base Radio General Troubleshooting212
- Table 49: GTR 8000 Base Radio General Troubleshooting212
- GTR 8000 Base Radio Troubleshooting Tools215
- Site Controller Failure Impact on GTR 8000 Base Radio for Trunked Operation219
- Conventional Site Controller Failure - Impact on GTR 8000 Base Radio for Conventional Operation219
- Motorola Solutions Support Center219
Chapter 9: GTR 8000 Base Radio FRU Procedures222
- Field Replaceable Units (Frus) and Parts222
- Table 52: GTR 8000 Base Radio Field Replaceable Units222
- Replacing a Transceiver Module222
- Table 53: GTR 8000 Base Radio Field Replaceable Parts223
- Replacing a Power Supply223
- Replacing a Power Supply Fan223
- Replacing a Power Amplifier223
- Replacing a GTR 8000 Base Radio Backplane224
- Replacing a Preselector Filter224
- Replacing the Dual Circulator/Isolator Modules224
- Replacing a Duplexer (UHF)224
- Table 54: GTR 8000 Base Radio Cabinet Field Replacement Parts225
- Table 55: Individual Replaceable Parts on External Dual Circulator Tray225
- Table 56: GTR 8000 Base Radio Cables225
- Removing/Replacing a Cabinet Door225
- Setting the Date and Time in CSS235
Chapter 10: GTR 8000 Base Radio Reference264
- GTR 8000 Base Radio Leds264
- RFDS Equipment Specifications270
Chapter 11: GTR 8000 Base Radio Disaster Recovery276
- Recovering the GTR 8000 Base Radio276
- Performing a Site Download with PSC 9600 Site Controllers276
- Performing a Site Software Download with GCP 8000 Site Controllers278
Appendix A: Conventional GTR 8000 Base Radio Option Kits281
- T2-2R, T3-3R, and T4-4R Receiver Mute Option Kits281
- T1-2R with Talk-Around Option Kit295
- T2-2R with Duplexer and Triple Relay Option Kit301
- Replacing the Fan Assembly306
  - Configuring the T2-2R with Duplexer and Triple Relay Option Kit307
- Connecting through an Ethernet Port Link307

Motorola ASTRO 25 GTR 8000 User Manual

Table of Contents

Motorola ASTRO 25 GTR 8000 Specifications

Summary

GTR 8000 Base Radio Theory of Operation

GTR 8000 Base Radio Installation

General Safety Precautions

GTR 8000 Base Radio Configuration

GTR 8000 Base Radio Optimization

GTR 8000 Base Radio Troubleshooting

GTR 8000 Base Radio General Troubleshooting

Local Password and SNMPv3 Passphrase Troubleshooting

GTR 8000 Base Radio FRU Procedures

Replacing a Transceiver Module

Replacing the Fan Assembly

Replacing a Power Supply

Replacing a Power Amplifier

Replacing a GTR 8000 Base Radio Backplane

Replacing a Duplexer (700/800 MHz)

Replacing an Antenna Relay

GTR 8000 Base Radio Disaster Recovery

Recovering the GTR 8000 Base Radio

Appendix A: Conventional GTR 8000 Base Radio Option Kits

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Brand	Motorola
Model	ASTRO 25 GTR 8000
Category	Radio
Language	English