Help with Zetron ZR310 and GR1225 UHF repeater

[Elfnetdesigns]

Ok this is what I have:

1 Motorola GR1225 UHF base/repeater station
1 Cresend 100 watt UHF PA deck
1 Zetron ZR310 Shared repeater unit
1 set of zr310 to gr1225 15 pin cables
Official 1225 RSS, RS232 Motorola RIB and a old pentium D class PC.

I have a commercial community repeater license but the repeater is currently operating as-is without the Zetron CR controller installed (one customer but more are to be added very soon so time is of the essence here)

What I need is a STEP BY STEP procedure on how to set the repeater and the Zetron up and program it. I have read and downloaded the info on the GR300 system (how to connect and program, etc.) and I can only assume that it is the same procedure but I need someone to confirm this for me please, Do I just connect the controller and program the controller via the 1225 RSS, or is there some special procedure?

I want to be absolutely sure before I goto the tower site and start plugging things in and reprogramming radios.

Any help would be greatly appriciated

 

[NavyBOFH]

http://www.repeater-builder.com/zetron/pdfs/zetron-zr310-service-man.pdf

 

[cmdrwill]

You will have to have a calibrated service monitor to do the level settings in the Zetron.

Software is GM300 and that only runs in REAL DOS. Same cable as GM/R1225.

 

[NavyBOFH]

You will have to have a calibrated service monitor to do the level settings in the Zetron.

Software is GM300 and that only runs in REAL DOS. Same cable as GM/R1225.

Honestly that's why for mine (i750r hooked into CDMs) is just going to be sent into a shop to be set up. I have the RSS for the panel but don't want to fight through setup without manuals and a service monitor. I'll just give them my specs and pay the man.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Elfnetdesigns]

Thanks guys, I have a recently calibrated IFR1200 service monitor (also have a Motorola one too) and an OLD DOS laptop with all the original Motorola RSS on it. I will take both the DOS and Windows laptops just in case though.
Just want to cove all the "bases" before actually bringing the system down and making the modifications over the weekend of course. I don't want to have this system offline no longer than needed.

 

[NavyBOFH]

Thanks guys, I have a recently calibrated IFR1200 service monitor (also have a Motorola one too) and an OLD DOS laptop with all the original Motorola RSS on it. I will take both the DOS and Windows laptops just in case though.
Just want to cove all the "bases" before actually bringing the system down and making the modifications over the weekend of course. I don't want to have this system offline no longer than needed.

I envy you.... have a Toughbook on my ebay watch list to dual boot XP and DOS for those instances - but no cash for a service monitor otherwise I'd be doing all the work myself.

 

[Elfnetdesigns]

I am having an issue with the zr310 nor decoding DPL, it decoded PL fine. I have no idea what I am missing.

 

[Elfnetdesigns]

SOLVED!

I had to create a "Master" talkgroup (as I call it) for the CWID and remote programming options and add it to the "Carrier Repeat ID" field before it would start decoding DPL... Weird but now its working ok

Win for Motorola's incomplete manuals!