Tyco P5400 series - Display; Figure 7-6: Sample Display EDACS Mode; Table 7-2: Status Icons Descriptions

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7.1.3 Display
The P5400 display is made up of 3 lines. Lines 1 and 2 contain twelve alpha-numeric character blocks
each. The 3
rd
line also contains twelve blocks, each used to display radio status icons. If programmed, the
display backlighting will illuminate upon power up or when radio controls are operated. Specific display
characteristics will be discussed in following sub-sections.
Figure 7-6: Sample Display EDACS Mode
7.1.3.1 Radio Status Icons
Status Icons represent various operating characteristics of the radio and appear on the third line of the
display. Each of the icons will be discussed in further detail in the corresponding modes of operation;
EDACS and Conventional icons will be discussed in the EDACS or Conventional Operation sections, and
P25 icons will be discussed in the P25 Operation section.
Table 7-2: Status Icons Descriptions
STATUS ICON DESCRIPTIONS
EDACS, CONVENTIONAL, AND P25 ICONS
Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving. Appears in the 2nd position of the display.
Steady – special call mode (telephone). Appears in the 11
th
position of the display.
Steady – during all radio transmissions. Appears in the 1st position of the display.
Steady – transmit at low power. Appears in the 5th position of the display.
If icon is not visible – transmit at high power
Steady – battery charge indicator (refer to Figure 9-4). Appears in the 12th position of the
display.
Flashing – Low battery indicator (refer to Figure 9-4).
Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as an analog channel. Appears in the 7th
position of the display.