Pacific Research Solutions RI-200 - Manual (Page 6)

Pacific Research Solutions RI-200 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Your controller represents the latest technological advances in repeater control systems. The RI-200 utilizes a microprocessor
design providing all control functions for a single repeater on a main printed circuit board 3½ by 6 inches and a sub
telephone interconnect board, 1½ by 3½ inches. The RI-200 does not require memory backup batteries, all program
configurations are stored in a NON-VOLATILE EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), which
maintains its data even with the power disconnected. This EEPROM may be re-programmed by the user in order to change
the system characteristics. The microprocessor and power supply are constantly monitored by a "WATCHDOG TIMER" and
“POWER SUPPLY SUPERVISORY CIRCUITS” that maintain the operational integrity of the system. The RI-200 is easy to
set up and use, only five interconnect wires are required to interface to your repeater. With three simple audio level
adjustments, your repeater will be operational with the default user commands. Connecting to the telephone is provided with
a RJ-11 telephone jack.
Once you are familiar with the macro command system you can customize your users, messages, and schedulers. We
recommend that you read sections 1 and 2 of this manual first, to get familiar with the system and its basic operation. The
other sections of this manual provide a more thorough explanation of the RI-200's many features.
The RI-200 repeater interconnect has the following features which together are not available in any other repeater controller
in the industry:
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Full duplex telephone interconnect with a self-balancing hybrid.
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Transmit audio level, squelch level, CTCSS level and telephone level potentiometer adjustments are radio remotely
adjustable.
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On board squelch circuit. You do not have to add in someone else’s circuit. It’s SmartSquelch

, An intelligent
microprocessor controlled squelch and it’s fast.
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On board CTCSS decoder and encoder. You do not have to add in an external decoder. It’s clean and cost effective.
The decoder and encode are remotely programmable. Multiple CTCSS tone decoded tone panel features are provided.
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A selectable sub audio reject filter is provided, to remove the received CTCSS sub-audio tone from being repeated.
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Optional DCS (Digital Controlled Squelch) decode and encode is available with the same features at CTCSS.
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DTMF tones maybe passed, muted, or regenerated.
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User programmable inputs and outputs.
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User programmable event scheduler. Command can be programmed to execute automatically.
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Built-in receiver audio level meter. You do not need a volt meter or scope to setup the receiver audio level.
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NON-VOLATILE EEPROM data storage. You never have to be concerned with replacement of the memory backup
battery.
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User command macro editor. All user commands are completely programmable.
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All the repeater owner has to do is interface the repeater audio and remotely program the functions and feature desired.
The RI-200 provides excellent audio quality. With proper consideration when interfacing the controller to the receiver and
transmitter, your repeater will provide excellent audio to the users. Interfacing information is provided in numerous sections
of this manual and support is available from the factory. The receiver discriminator output must be connected to the RI-200
audio input in order for the squelch circuit to function properly and to provide excellent audio. Do not connect the RI-200
audio input to the receiver speaker connections, as the squelch will not operate properly. The RI-200 provides easy
programming to customize user features or user commands by the ability to write and name simple macros. All messages and
telemetry are also programmable.
For the latest product and documentation updates and information, visit our web site at “http://www.directcon.net/pacres/”.
What is a RI-210? The RI-210 is one model in a series of RI-200 repeater controllers designed specifically as a “Plug-N-
Play” component for the Yaesu/Vertex VXR-5000 repeaters. This manual was written around the RI-200 repeater controller,
which is a generic version, designed to interface with any repeater. Some features such as digital inputs and outputs are
available on the board, but because Vertex repeater connectors are specialized, these connections are not directly available on
a connector. If you have an application that requires these inputs and/or outputs, you can access them by making connections
directly to the circuit board.