CM200 Replaced with a PM400 w/ accessories.

[kc_hubbs]

In order to simplify our radio set up here at work, I have attempted to combined out "talk" channel, and our "e-stop" channel on 1 radio. Before the switch, we were on VHF for talk, and UHF for our e-stop. I decided to move the "e-stop" to the vhf frequency. We have several unused frequencies available to use. I have checked this with our frequency coordinator.

Here is what I did.

I copies all of the settings from the "e-stop" personality, and put them on another radio (vhf), I just changed the frequency to one of our unused vhf frequencies. So now there are 2 channels on the radios in the equipment, "Talk" and "e-stop".

I installed a PM400 to replace the CM200 since it was the only VHF radio I have left at the moment. However, when I push the external button on the "e-stop" system, it causes the decoder radio to shut off. I have to pull the power from the radio, and then turn it back on.

Any ideas on what I have done wrong ?

 

[mmckenna]

Any ideas on what I have done wrong ?

Well, you really haven't given us any useful info.

What is "e-stop"? Some sort or remote shut off?

How is it wall wired, how is it programmed? Give us something to work with here….

 

[EWC_BDN]

well there is almost zero useful information in your post. Is the button on the radio that shuts off, or on some other radio?

Is everything for the accessories tab copied too?

 

[R8000]

Perhaps you should consult the vendor who set this up for you. My bet is, there's a dedicated radio for the assumed "emergency stop" feature you are speaking of for a good reason. If you don't know how it works, consult the vendor who set it up. Don't monkey with a life safety system based on advice from a website.

 

[fwradio]

You may be trying to do it the "easy" way or save some money, but if this is for any type of industrial use your lawyer would thank you for hiring a professional.

 

[kc_hubbs]

I wasn't in the office yesterday to be able to see and reply to these messages.

Sorry for the brief description and lack of details. I was trying to not overwhelm the post with unneeded information. I was thinking it was just some difference between the CM200 and PM400 and that none of the other stuff would matter since it hadnt been changed.

I found the issue though. The accessory plug wasnt plugged all the way in. After I got it all the way in, it works just as it should.
Thanks for the replies though.