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 repeaterRange 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 radiosThe ICRI performs two primary functions:

Receive incoming audioDistribute audio

Quick SetupVOX 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 ActivitiesPowerRadio interconnect cablesAgency radiosRadio frequency

(in-band/cross-band)

ComponentsControls

Indicators

Power Sources

Pelican Cases

Options

ICRI ControlsTalk 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 PowerAC PowerDC 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 7-24VTwo pin screw-type connector Note: Align the plug’s “key”

with the jack’s “keyway” before attempting to insert the plug.

DC PowerAccepts 7-24VTwo pin screw-type

connectorCigarette lighterAlligator clips

ICRI handsetCompatible with the C-AT handsetConnection and controls on the front of the ICRIMaybe replaced with a headset for hands-free

operationUse 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 cableRadio 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 cableSelect Talk GroupVerify LED lightsMobile 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 ICRIAdjust volume to ICRISet phone for auto answerPlace 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’ apartAll radios on each Talk Group linkedNo 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 ControlFunctionsSetupThere 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 radiosb. Digital and Analog radiosc. Encrypted radiosd. Cell phone, land lines, satellite phonese. All of the above

2. The ICRI is not deconnable. True/False3. 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 InstructorDiscuss Training Certificate distribution plan

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