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MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:00 am
by WB0FNA
We have a UHF MTR2000 for paging, controlled and channel steered with a MCC7500 Console. It has developed an issue where intermittently the station will do a warm reset during a page.

The Station Control Module with newer firmware and the Antenna Relay have been replaced but still having the issue.

Anyone ever had a similar issue?

Thanks
Mark

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:17 am
by d119
Create a NEW codeplug in the programming software, fill out all parameters and program the station with it. DO NOT use a saved or read copy of the codeplug. This solves a lot of weird stuff with MTR2000's.

It's called Codeplug Stagnation, according to Motorola.

Have a look at this: http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?t=101645

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:50 pm
by WB0FNA
Thank you!

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 5:54 am
by d119
Let me know how it works out please.

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:52 pm
by WB0FNA
Unfortunately the new codeplug did not resolve this issue.

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 11:48 am
by d119
Sounds like a failing station control module. There should be replacements available on eBay.

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:06 am
by WB0FNA
We already replaced the Station Control Module that had a newer firmware version.

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:27 pm
by d119
And you are still having issues? I'd be looking at the power supply in that case.

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:32 pm
by MSS-Dave
Does it show errors on the station diagnostic log?
+1 however on PS issue especially if you've replaced things and written a new CP.

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:00 am
by WB0FNA
This is a sample of the error log.
2017/03/16.16:24:52 2017/03/16.16:24:52 1 SYS_RESET 166 ROOT 555
2017/03/17.18:01:32 2017/03/17.18:01:32 1 SYS_RESET 167 ROOT 555
2017/03/18.13:44:10 2017/03/18.13:44:10 1 SYS_RESET 168 ROOT 555
2017/03/18.18:00:37 2017/03/18.18:00:37 1 SYS_RESET 169 ROOT 555
2017/03/18.18:00:52 2017/03/18.18:00:52 1 SYS_RESET 170 ROOT 555
2017/03/20.01:54:27 2017/03/20.01:54:27 1 SYS_RESET 171 ROOT 555

I believe it's down to a power supply or PA issue, everything else has been replaced.
Appreciate your help!

Mark
WB0FNA

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:52 am
by d119
Mark,

Try running the station on DC and see what you get. I believe it requires +24-28VDC.

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:14 am
by wavetar
d119 wrote:Mark,

Try running the station on DC and see what you get. I believe it requires +24-28VDC.
Careful, that's only if it's a 100-watt unit. 30/40 watt units run on 12 volts.

Re: MTR2000 Reset Issue

Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:10 am
by mogman
Probably not the issue considering you changed the SCM but are you running an ATMEL codeplug chip? if not that can cause issues.