Motorola XiR Series - User Manual

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Summary

Radio Controls Overview

Programmable Front Buttons

Buttons P1, P3, and P4 can be programmed for specific functions.

Channel Rocker

Navigates through channels or menu options.

Accessory Connector

Port for connecting external accessories.

Menu Navigation Buttons

Display Icons Explained

Power Level Indicator

Indicates Low (L) or High (H) power setting.

Option Board Status Icons

Indicates if Option Board is enabled or disabled.

GPS Feature Icons

Shows GPS enabled status and position fix.

Message and Emergency Icons

Indicates unread messages, emergency mode, and privacy.

Site Search Icon

Indicates when the radio is searching for a site.

Call Icons

Private Call Icon

Indicates a private phone call in progress.

Sent Items Icons

Text Message Status Icons

Shows if a text message was sent successfully or failed.

LED Indicators Explained

Emergency;Alert LED States

Describes red blinking patterns for alerts and self-tests.

General Operation LED States

Describes green and yellow LED patterns for various operations.

Selecting a Radio Channel, Subscriber ID, or Group ID

Initiating an Emergency Call or Alert

Clearing Emergency Indications

The Motorola XIR Series Digital Mobile Radios are designed for robust communication, offering a range of features for both individual and group interactions. This quick reference guide focuses on the display model, detailing its controls, display icons, LED indicators, and various operational procedures.

Function Description

The device serves as a digital mobile radio, facilitating voice communication (private calls, group calls, site all calls, phone calls) and text messaging. It supports programmable buttons for quick access to frequently used functions and includes features like scanning talkgroups, emergency calls/alerts, and enhanced privacy. The radio is designed for use in systems where network sites may be restricted, and it can automatically search for allowed network sites.

Important Technical Specifications

While specific technical specifications like frequency ranges or power output are not detailed in this guide, the manual highlights several operational aspects:

Programmable Buttons: The radio features multiple programmable buttons (P1, P2, P3, P4) that can be configured for short press (SP) and long press (LP) functions, allowing for customization based on user needs.
Display: The radio incorporates a display that shows signal strength (up to four bars), power level (Low or High), GPS status, scan status, unread messages, emergency initiation mode, and privacy status.
LED Indicators: A multi-color LED provides visual cues for various radio states:
- Blinking Red: Indicates a self-test failure on power-up, an emergency call, or an emergency alert. Rapidly blinking red signifies receiving firmware files (Option Board, Network Frequency, Codeplug) or upgrading firmware.
- Blinking Green and Yellow: Indicates receiving a Call Alert, a text message, or when Scan is enabled.
- Rapidly Blinking Yellow: Indicates the radio is searching for a new site.
- Solid Green: Indicates the radio is transmitting.
- Blinking Green: Indicates powering up, detecting activity over the air, monitoring the Control Channel, or receiving unscrambled transmissions. An uneven blink pattern signifies receiving scrambled transmissions.
Audio Output: Includes a speaker for voice output and tones.
Accessory Connector: Allows for connection of external accessories.

Usage Features

The radio offers a comprehensive set of usage features:

Basic Operation:

Power On/Off: A brief press of the On/Off Button turns the radio on; a press and hold turns it off.
Volume Adjustment: The Volume Knob adjusts audio output clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease.
Menu Navigation: Uses Left/Right Navigation Buttons (A), Menu Button (B), OK Button (C), and Back/Home Button (D) for navigating the radio's menu system.
Channel Rocker: Used to select channels, subscriber IDs, or group IDs.

Communication Features:

Selecting a Radio Channel, Subscriber ID, or Group ID: Achieved by pressing the On/Off Button and using the Channel Rocker.
Making a Group Call: Select the group alias/ID with the Channel Rocker and press the PTT button. The green LED lights up, and the display shows the group alias/ID. The radio provides a Talk Permit Tone (if enabled) and Channel Free Indication (if enabled).
Making a Private Call: Can be initiated via a programmed One Touch Call button or by selecting the subscriber alias/ID through the Channel Rocker or Contacts menu, then pressing PTT. The display shows the target radio's ID and "Private Call."
Making a Site All Call: Select the Site All Call group alias/ID with the Channel Rocker and press the PTT button. Users on the site cannot respond.
Making a Phone Call: Initiated via a programmed Phone Manual Dial button or through the Manual Dial/Phone Number options in the menu. Users can enter telephone numbers using the keypad and additional digits if requested. The radio sends DTMF tones for extra digits.
Sending a Quick Text Message: Can be sent via a programmed Text Messaging button, a programmed One Touch Call button (for predefined messages), or through the Messages menu. The display shows "Sending Message" and confirms "Message Sent" or "Message Send Failed."
Replying to a Text Message with Quick Text from the Inbox: Accessed via the Text Messaging button or through the Messages > Inbox menu. Users can select a message, then choose "Reply" and "Quick Text" to send a predefined response.

Alerts and Status Features:

Making a Call Alert: Initiated via a programmed One Touch Call button or through the Contacts > Call Alert menu. The display shows "Call Alert: " and confirms "Call Alert Successful" upon acknowledgment.
Initiating an Emergency Call or Emergency Alert: Activated by pressing a programmed Emergency button. The radio emits an Emergency Search Tone (if enabled) and displays "Emergency Alert Successful." Depending on programming, the PTT button may or may not be required for speaking.
Clearing Received Emergency Call/Alert Indications: To silence the Emergency Alert Tone, any button can be pressed. To clear the display indications, a short press of the Back button followed by pressing the programmed Emergency Off button (which is the same button as Emergency On, but with a different press duration) is required.
Scanning Talkgroups: If programmed, a Scan button can toggle this feature on/off. Alternatively, it can be accessed via the menu (Scan option). During scanning, green and yellow LEDs blink, and the Scan icon is displayed.
Enhanced Privacy: Toggled on/off via a programmed Privacy On/Off button or through the Utilities > Radio Settings > Enh. Privacy menu option. This setting is channel-position specific.

Maintenance Features

The manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features but implies:

Firmware Updates: The "Rapidly blinking red" LED indicator suggests that the radio can receive firmware files (Option Board, Network Frequency, Codeplug) over-the-air, indicating a mechanism for software maintenance and upgrades.
Programmable Settings: The ability to program buttons and customize features suggests that the radio's functionality can be adapted and maintained through software configuration (CPS programming software mentioned for Emergency Search Tone).
Site Restriction Management: The radio system administrator manages network site access, meaning the radio does not need reprogramming for changes to allowed/disallowed sites. This simplifies maintenance related to network access.