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=2-Way Radio Module=
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A 2-Way radio module can be purchased for your VersaCall system. This module will attach directly to the VersaCall computer/server using an LPT port and Audio Out port. If your VersaCall computer/server does not have an existing LPT port, you will need to have one installed before proceeding. Please contact VersaCall Support for questions regarding this module.
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==Unpack==
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You will have the following components after unpacking.
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==Instructions==
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    '''1.''' Mount the radio module cabinet within 6 feet of the VersaCall computer/server and within 6 feet of a 110 electrical outlet.
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|<big>'''Overview'''</big>
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|A 2-Way radio module can be purchased for your VersaCall system. This module will attach directly to the VersaCall computer/server using an LPT port and Audio Out port. If your VersaCall computer/server does not have an existing LPT port, you will need to have one installed before proceeding. Please contact VersaCall Support for questions regarding this module.
 
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    '''2.''' Connect the LPT cable to the VersaCall computer/server.
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|<big>'''Requirements'''</big>
 
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    '''3.''' Connect the Audio cable to the VersaCall computer/server.
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|'''1.''' The VT3000 Core Software installed and running on your system.
 
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|'''2.'''  Available LPT Port on the VersaCall computer/server.
    '''4.''' Plug the radio module cabinet into an electrical outlet.
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|'''3.''' Available Audio Out Port on the VersaCall computer/server.
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    '''5.''' Open the VT3000 web interface - select Core Software - Administration - System Settings - Service.
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    '''6.''' Select Audio Out tab.
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    '''7.''' The following settings are needed to make the Radio module work with the system.
|<big>'''Step 1.'''</big>
 
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|Mount the radio module cabinet within 6 feet of the VersaCall computer/server and within 6 feet of a 110 electrical outlet.
 
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    '''a. Enabled''' - check mark the box to enable.
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    '''b. Description''' - enter a name for the module.
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    '''c. Driver''' - select one of the following options.
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          '''i. Direct Audio''' - the audio will be played through the Audio Out port only.
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          '''ii. Vertex Standard VX-4600''' - select when setting up a Vertex analog radio.
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          '''iii. Motorola XPR 5000''' - select when setting up a Motorola analog or digital radio.
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    '''d. Port''' - select LPT1.
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    '''8.''' Select Yes on the Restart warning message. This must be done to complete the setup.
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|<big>'''Step 2.'''</big>
    '''9.''' Restart the VersaCall Service - [[VT3000 - Restart Service|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
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    '''10.''' Test the Radio - [[VT3000 - Test - Radio Channel|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
|Connect the LPT cable to the VersaCall computer/server.
 
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==Basic Troubleshooting==
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If there is no sound playing on the radio channel, proceed with the steps below.
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    '''1.''' Open the VT3000 web interface - select Core Software - Administration - System Settings - Service.
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|<big>'''Step 3.'''</big>
    '''2.''' Select Audio Out tab.
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    '''3.''' Change the Port setting to LPT2.
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    '''4.''' Select Yes on the Restart warning message. This must be done to complete the setup.
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|<big>'''Step 4.'''</big>
 
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    '''5.''' Restart the VersaCall Service - [[VT3000 - Restart Service|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
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|Plug the radio module cabinet into an electrical outlet.
 
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    '''6.''' Test the Radio - [[VT3000 - Test - Radio Channel|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
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==Advanced Troubleshooting==
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If there is no sound playing on the radio channel after selecting LPT1 & LPT2, proceed to the following steps. To proceed with the steps below, the user must have direct access to the VersaCall computer/server or be able to use Remote PC to access the VersaCall computer/server.
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    '''1.''' Double check all connections.
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|<big>'''Step 5.'''</big>
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          '''a. LPT Cable''' - securely plugged into the VersaCall computer/server via LPT Port.
|Open the VT3000 web interface - select Core Software - Administration - System Settings - Service.
          '''b. Audio Cable''' - plugged into the correct port on the VersaCall computer/server.
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          '''c. Power Cord''' -  radio module plugged into a working electrical outlet.
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    '''2.''' On the VersaCall computer select - Windows Start button - Control Panel - Device Manager.
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File:Rado9.png|Control Panel
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File:Rado10.png|Device Manager (10)
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|<big>'''Step 6.'''</big>
    '''3.''' Select to expand the Ports (COM & LPT) section.
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    '''4.''' Select the first LPT port in the list - so that it is highlighted.
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      '''5.''' Select Action - Properties.
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|<big>'''Step 7.'''</big>
 
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    '''6.''' Select the Resources tab.
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|The following settings are needed to make the Radio module work with the system.
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    '''7.''' In the Resource Settings section there will be 2 I/O Range settings. Take note of the first number in each range (E010 & E000 in our example below).
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|'''Enabled''' - check mark the box to enable.
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File:Radio5.png
|'''Description''' - enter a name for the module.
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|'''Driver''' - select '''Motorola XPR 5000''' - select when setting up a Motorola analog or digital radio.
 
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    '''8.''' Open the VT3000 web interface - select Core Software - Administration - System Settings - Service.
|'''Port''' - select LPT1.
 
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    '''9.''' Select Audio Out tab.
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|<big>'''Step 8.'''</big>
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|Select Yes on the Restart warning message. This must be done to complete the setup.
 
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    '''10.''' Select DMA for the Port field. Enter the first letter/number range in the field provided.
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    '''11.''' Select Yes on the Restart warning message. This must be done to complete the setup.
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|<big>'''Step 9.'''</big>
    '''12.''' Restart the VersaCall Service - [[VT3000 - Restart Service|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
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    '''13.''' Test the Radio - [[VT3000 - Test - Radio Channel|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
|Restart the VersaCall Service - [[VT3000 - Restart Service|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
 
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    '''14.''' If there is no sound after testing, open the VT3000 web interface - select Core Software - Administration - System Settings - Service.
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|<big>'''Step 10.'''</big>
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    '''15.''' Select Audio Out tab.
|After you restart the service you will need to test the Radio - [[VT3000 - Radio Install Troubleshooting|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
 
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File:Radio9.png
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    '''16.''' Select DMA for the Port field. Enter the second letter/number range in the field provided.
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|<big>'''Step 11.'''</big>
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|If your Radio does not test successfully, you will need to use the Troubleshooting Guide - [[VT3000 - Test - Radio Channel|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
 
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    '''17.''' Select Yes on the Restart warning message. This must be done to complete the setup.
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    '''18.''' Restart the VersaCall Service - [[VT3000 - Restart Service|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
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    '''19.''' Test the Radio - [[VT3000 - Test - Radio Channel|'''Click here for Instructions''']].
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|style="text-align: center;" | '''Select a Guide Here'''
 
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|[[VT3000 - Radio Install Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting for a New Radio Install]]
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|[[VT3000 - Find 2-Way Radio Settings|Find the 2-Way Radio Properties/Settings]]
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|[[VT3000 - Image - Radio 1|2-Way Radio Module Schematic of Components]]
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|[[VT3000 - Image - Radio 2|2-Way Radio Wiring Schematic]]
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|[[VT3000 - Using Phone Modem and Radio Module Together|Using a Phone Modem & 2-Way Radio Together]]
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|[[VT3000 - Test - Radio Channel|Test a the 2-Way Radio Module/Radio Channel]]
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|[[VT3000 - Add Radio Channel|Add a Radio CHannel to Outputs in VT3000 Core Software]]
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Overview
A 2-Way radio module can be purchased for your VersaCall system. This module will attach directly to the VersaCall computer/server using an LPT port and Audio Out port. If your VersaCall computer/server does not have an existing LPT port, you will need to have one installed before proceeding. Please contact VersaCall Support for questions regarding this module.


Requirements
See Requirements Here
1. The VT3000 Core Software installed and running on your system.
2. Available LPT Port on the VersaCall computer/server.
3. Available Audio Out Port on the VersaCall computer/server.


Hardware Components
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Step 1.
Mount the radio module cabinet within 6 feet of the VersaCall computer/server and within 6 feet of a 110 electrical outlet.
Rado1.png
Rado2.png



Step 2.
Connect the LPT cable to the VersaCall computer/server.
Radio7.png



Step 3.
Connect the Audio cable to the VersaCall computer/server.
Radio8.png



Step 4.
Plug the radio module cabinet into an electrical outlet.
Rado3.png



Step 5.
Open the VT3000 web interface - select Core Software - Administration - System Settings - Service.
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Step 6.
Select Audio Out tab.
Radio9.png



Step 7.
The following settings are needed to make the Radio module work with the system.
Radio10.png
Enabled - check mark the box to enable.
Description - enter a name for the module.
Driver - select Motorola XPR 5000 - select when setting up a Motorola analog or digital radio.
Port - select LPT1.



Step 8.
Select Yes on the Restart warning message. This must be done to complete the setup.
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Step 9.
Restart the VersaCall Service - Click here for Instructions.



Step 10.
After you restart the service you will need to test the Radio - Click here for Instructions.



Step 11.
If your Radio does not test successfully, you will need to use the Troubleshooting Guide - Click here for Instructions.



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Select a Guide Here
Troubleshooting for a New Radio Install
Find the 2-Way Radio Properties/Settings
2-Way Radio Module Schematic of Components
2-Way Radio Wiring Schematic
Using a Phone Modem & 2-Way Radio Together
Test a the 2-Way Radio Module/Radio Channel
Add a Radio CHannel to Outputs in VT3000 Core Software



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