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1. 01x lal x Computer Managemen E i System Tools gal Event Viewer J Shared Folder z Local Users an amp Performance L a Device Manage Storage H Removable Ste b 2 To view the RigExpert TI 5 serial port assignment please run the ListRE program from Start Programs RigExpert TI 5 Show serial ports ListRE Found device 1 Audio USB Audio CODEC COMS RigExpert TI 5 CAT port COM4 RigExpert TI 5 PTT CWYSOFTFSE port COMS Rigexpert TI 5 WINKEY port COMB RigExpert TI 5 FSK port x Go to Device Manager to make changes if needed 3 Write down these port numbers on a piece of paper For instance CAT port COM3 PTT CW SOFTFSK port COM4 WINKEY port COM5 FSK port COM6 These port numbers will be needed later to set up your software 4 Changing serial port numbers The serial port numbers are assigned automatically during driver installation If you need to change their values open Device Manager right click the USB Serial Port COMxx then select Properties from the menu In the USB Serial Port COMxx Properties dialog activate Port Settings tab then click Advanced button In the newly open Advanced Settings for COMx dialog select a new COM Port Number COM Fort Humber coms USB Transter Sizes Select lower settings to corect performance problems at low b Select higher settings for faster performance Click OK to apply new settings an2. Stop bits 2 H Cancel T Hardware flow control 4 Go to Configure Secondary PTT port Port settings menu In the Serial Port dialog select the PTT CW EXTFSK port number as a Port then set RTS to PTT and DTR to CW Uncheck Hardware flow control Other settings have no effect with RigExpert TI 5 Fort COMA 3 Baud rate 3600 Data bits E Cancel Echo Parity None Stop bits fi l Disable device RTS PTT uf DTA ms T Hardware flow control 5 Go to Configure FSK port Port settings menu In the Serial Port dialog select the FSK port number as a Port RTS and DTR settings have no effect with RigExpert TI 5 4 Serial port E x Baud rate o z Data bits E Partu Mane F ea Cancel 6 Go to Configure WinKey port Port settings menu In the Serial Port dialog select the WINKEY port number as a Port Y Serial port x Pot COMS a Baud rate izon Data bits e Parity ene Cancel I Feba Software setup example DigiPan 11 1 Run DigiPan and open the Sound Card dialog from Configure menu Computer soundcard Output USB Audio CODEC Type Cancel Input Samplerate Hz Choose Computer soundcard as a sound card type then select USB Audio CODEC as input and output 2 Go to Configure Serial port menu to open the PTT interface dialog PTT interface Com ue x W RTS as PTT DTR as PTT l Use
3. T Always fix shift Wlacra Digital Output Es a Char Wait Diddle Wait ee eee Your Callsign UUSIDR l Convert Immediately Hz HAM met Default Demodulator 3 Software FSK mode MMTTY can be switched to the software FSK mode in case of any trouble with FSK output Please see the MMTTY user s manual to know more about setting this mode via the EXTFSK interface In this case configure the EXTFSK module to use TXD line of the PTT CW EXTFSK Port of RigExpert TI 5 4 Set up CAT system 4a In the DX4WIN software go to File Preferences menu 4b In the Setup Parameters dialog open the Radio tab 4c Select your transceiver Type and parameters according to the transceiver manual 4d Select COM Port to match the RigExpert TI 5 CAT Port see the driver configuration guide 4e Perform other settings DX4WIN manual if needed according to the Setup Parameters Address Yaesu FT1800HP aa M Default Haudrate CIE W Default Cah Port Poll rate ims cons 5668 Second Radia Type Address Baudrate Hone a8 E M Default Default hiax tries 6 Iv DTF high RTS high Motes for radio COM Port Poll rate fms cont 5668 War tries fal M DTF high C RTS high Software setup example EchoLink 13 This example describes the use of RigExpert TI 5 in Sysop mode Please see the EchoLink manual for additional information Please notice that Rig
4. operate phone CW and digital modes using personal computer and transceiver Previously a TNC or sound card was needed for this purpose along with lots of cables occupying computer sound card and serial ports All of this is not needed anymore Following up to date technology USB interface is chosen to connect RigExpert TI 5 to your computer No additional interface circuit is needed for transceiver connection e Transceiver audio interface for operating digital modes voice recording and playback a totally compatible sound card for any ham radio software e Ability to connect external microphone and foot switch for using the interface to operate SSB or FM in combination with voice recording software e CAT Computer Aided Transceiver system which controls transceiver frequency mode and other functions by computer supporting various models of transceivers FSK operation to get crystal clear RTTY signal Built in electronic CW keyer using the popular WINKEY chip RigExpert TI 5 features Along with any soundcard software operates phone CW PSK31 RTTY Packet AMTOR MFSK THROB MT63 Hellschreiber SSTV and many other modes No TNC required Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista 7 as well as Mac OS and Linux compatible Makes free computer soundcard and COM ports previously used for operating digital modes USB connection to computer Single 25 pin connector for transceiver connection CAT interface tested with Icom Kenwoo
5. 2000 port see the driver configuration guide C Serial CTS You may need to check the Invert Sense C serosa SetialBot coma z l Invert Sense check box for some transceivers However in some cases it is better to check the VOX check box not to use the transceiver s squelch Appendix A 14 Changing audio input or output gain FSK baudrate and other jumper settings In some cases it 1s necessary to change audio input or output gain to satisfy transceiver requirements or perform other additional settings Open the RigExpert TI 5 box with a screwdriver Find a corresponding jumper and set it to a new position according to the following picture PTT ___ RXD WINKEY FSK POL PTT FSK PTT RESET FSK lt baudrat on n2110 OUT 1 10 IN1 1 10 MIC 1 2 IN2 l MIC2 RigExpert TI 5 board 1 PTT RXD Left PTT RXD connector is configured as an additional PTT output Right PTT RXD connector outputs CAT data from the rig converted to RS 232 levels 2 WINKEY PTT Close this jumper if you want the WINKEY chip control the transceiver PTT line 3 FSK POL Open close this jumper to change the output FSK signal polarity 4 FSK PTT Close this jumper if you want the transceiver PTT line be activated by transmitting FSK 5 RESET Not used 6 FSK baudrate Combine these two jumpers to set 45 45 baud 75 baud 100 baud of software FSK See the map on the circuit board 7 IN1 1 10 Channel 1 main
6. e In the software select the WINKEY port e Use a front panel potentiometer or software settings to adjust the CW speed Audio in out e In the sound card software select the USB Audio CODEC sound card Some programs can only work with so called preferred sound card which is selected via Control Panel so there is no such a selection there Other programs accept numerical device IDs so please refer to corresponding help files e Adjust input and output volume using front panel potentiometers This procedure is well described in various documents and publications and is better done when the whole system 1s set up e In addition you may adjust output volume by moving the output volume slider in the Windows Volume Control program please notice that there is no input volume control for the USB Audio Codec Make sure the output is not muted Important Please remember that since CAT and PTT CW lines are located on two different COM ports software should also be set to use separate ports for CAT and PTT CW outputs Also please make sure the transceiver is set up properly For Icom transceivers check the CI V address to correspond the software setting Switch Yaesu transceivers in PKT mode if your RigExpert TI 5 is plugged into the transceiver PACKET connector Additionally please insure that the CW input in your transceiver is configured for use of straight key 1 Run MixW 2 and open the Sound Device Settings dialog from Configur
7. leom l Cancel Select your PTT CW SOFTFSK port here then check RTS as PTT check box 1 Perform audio in out settings la In MMTTY go to Options Setup MMTTY menu lb In the Setup MMTTY dialog select the Misc tab lc Select Device ID to match the RigExpert TI 5 sound card usually 0 or 1 Id Select COM TxD FSK as a Tx Port This setting will let MMTTY transmit RTTY via the FSK port If you prefer the soundcard mode to be used instead of FSK select Sound in the Tx Port area Setup MMTTY i Demodulator AF C ATC PLL Decode Te Font wN a Mise C Highest C Critical C Sound COM TxD FSE COM TsD FSE USB Port Times New koman eet fo Fixed pitch Courier New set fo Japanese Window Setup MMTTY 2 Set up FSK port number Demodulator AF CiATC PLL Decode TX 2a In the Setup MMTTY dialog select the TX tab DIDDLE C NONE C BLE OF LANE l Random O WaitTimer THEPF TsLPF M Tx BPF 2b Choose the Port in the PTT area to match the RigExpert TI 5 FSK Port see the driver configuration guide If using the soundcard mode i e not F SK select PTT CW SOFTFSK port of RigExpert TI 5 in the PTT area B LPF Tap 48 Freg 100 Input Button 1x1 DEAR ANS BTU Font Window Mise FTT Fort COM6 hi l Invert Logic Radio command Isa QANS SE RY 4 f Jma m2 cor Ta M JOS l Double shift l Disable Wait l Disable Rey
8. transmissions in CW mode PTT Indicates when the transceiver transmits CAT Monitors CAT data exchange between transceiver and computer FSK Lights when RigExpert TI 5 is sending FSK data IN1 Input level channel 1 main receiver audio IN2 Input level channel 2 sub receiver audio OUT Output level audio to the transceiver MIC Microphone signal level Rear panel 11 12 13 14 15 16 MIC Microphone input connector 3 5 mm FOOTSW Foot switch RCA socket TRANSCEIVER 25 pin transceiver connector PTT RXD Additional PTT or CAT output see appendix A RCA socket PADDLE CW paddle input 3 5 mm USB Connect to the computer USB port Setup instructions There are several steps needed to get ready to operate using RigExpert TI 5 device 1 Insure the RigExpert TI 5 is unplugged from both computer and transceiver 2 Windows users Insert the RigExpert TI 5 CD into your CD ROM drive If the CD does not auto start run Setup from the CD All necessary software will be copied on your hard drive Mac OS and Linux users may install the drivers manually from the Drivers folder on the supplied CD or download latest updates for their operating systems 3 Plug the RigExpert TI 5 device into the computer s USB port using supplied USB cable 4 Set up the serial port numbers and parameters according to the Driver Configuration Guide if needed 5 Connect RigExpert TI 5 to your transceiver usin
9. Expert TI 5 cable diagrams do not show the connection between the transceiver s squelch output and pin 5 of the 25 pin connector on the back of RigExpert TI 5 You will need to add this connection if you want to use the transceiver s squelch in EchoLink 1 Open Audio tab in the System Setup dialog My Station Servers Timing Audio Ch USB audio CODEC d InputDevice USB Audio CODEC OOSCe auaio as input an E Ea output devices Tene T Open in Full Duplex IY Auto Sample Rate Compensation I 300 Hz TX High Pass Filter Recording Mode No Recording Folder Network Buffering 10 PC Buffering Miri Total audio delay 1 20 z Reset to Defaults 2 Open System Setup dialog and select PETS the TX Ctrl tab RX Cil TX Cil DTMF Ident Options Signals Remt AF Info PTT Activation Select RTS in the PTT Activation area C Extemal VOX Serial Port then select the Serial Port number to See coma gt match the RigExpert TI 5 z a I 9600 bps PTT CW EXTFSK port see the driver configuration guide T Key PTT On Local Transmit 3 Select the RX Ctrl tab To use a hardware carrier detect squelch feature Rx Ctl TX Cel DTMF Ident Options Signals Remt RF Info select Serial CD in the Carrier Detect Cartier Detect area then select Serial Port to match the Manual VO Delay ms 1000 RigExpert TI 5 PTT CW EXTFSK bral AntThump ms 500 g Serial CD ClrFreg Delay ma
10. RigExpert TI 5 User s manual IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before attempting to use the RigExpert Il 5 device Table of contents PTA CIOCUUIC TION isscseccusses exces ccccasvenuadssavekcesieesd coctianvesdeanyacesedcecnassescasaavesdeaedeetee DCS CRUD O Massen E EE SDC CHICA ONS ososi EE aS Front and rear Panels sissies cocdscsesczeccudssacscssuansdeessnvarscesssasvestessuassasexessevasesss Sep ANS CUCUIONS ekse e S RigExpert TI 5 structure diagram ssssescceccccccsssssssceceecoososssssseeceeesssoo Driver configuration guide Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista Setting up software to operate using RigExpert TI 5 sseggeeeeee Software setup example Mix W 2 ccsssssssccccccccccccsssssssscsssccesccesees Software setup example DigiPan ccccccssssssssssscssccccccccccsssssssscsccees Software setup example MMTTY and DX4WIN scccssssssssceeees Software setup example EChOLINK ssscccssssssssssssccssscccscesees Appendices A Changing audio input or output gain FSK baudrate and other PUTIN OR SECU GS oerset ake n Eea a TEN EES E Ea Easa B 25 pin transceiver connector pinout sssssseceecescsssssssseececcossssssssseeeee Rigexpert n gt usp Transceiver intero l P i cw PTT CAT FSK INI N ON C spel RigExpert TI 5 combines RigExpert TI 5 USB Transceiver Interface RigExpert TI 5 is an electronic device designed to
11. d Yaesu Ten Tec Elecraft and JRC transceivers The device is able to work with any future type of transceiver Transformer coupled audio input and output to minimize interference Shielded aluminum case Comprehensive documentation and support Website www rigexpert com news and updates regarding RigExpert TI 5 Description RigExpert TI 5 is a device for operating phone CW and digital modes using personal computer with USB port It provides e Transceiver audio interface Analog audio interface is a connection to transceiver audio output external speaker connector or line output and transceiver audio input microphone connector or line input Audio interface enables operating digital modes recording and playing voice as well as other useful functions such as measuring levels of a signal from the air by using a computer Input two channels and output volume levels are adjusted by potentiometers on the front panel of the device e Microphone and foot switch inputs This function enables using the TI 5 in voice modes When the foot switch is pressed audio from microphone is immediately transmitted by the rig In addition audio stream is fed into the computer via left audio channel to be recorded by voice keyer software Right audio channel may also be used for microphone input see Appendix A Microphone level is adjustable e CAT interface for various transceiver models CAT Computer Aided Transceiver system provid
12. d close the Advanced Settings for COMx dialog You will have to re plug the RigExpert TI 5 device for this change to take effect It is recommended to uncheck the Serial Enumerator check box in the same window for each of the four serial ports Miscellaneous Options Serial Printer Cancel IF Power OFF This will eliminate a case when Windows is trying to find a mouse or other device on this port when you plug in the RigExpert TI 5 Setting up software to operate using RigExpert TI 5 9 There are few settings that have to be done or verified in the software once the RigExpert TI 5 device is plugged in and the drivers are installed A combination of two or more programs may be set up to use all functions of RigExpert TI 5 Please see the software setup examples on the following pages CAT system e In the software select the CAT port e Set up baudrate stop bits and parity parameters according to your transceiver manual e RTS and DTR behavior is not significant since RigExpert TI 5 does not use these lines at CAT port PTT and CW outputs In the software select the PTT CW SOFTFSK port Set RST line to match the PTT output Set DTR line to match the CW output Baudrate parity and other port settings are not significant FSK output e In the software select the FSK port e The FSK baudrate is fixed at 45 45 baud which is a standard for amateur radio To change the baudrate see Appendix A WINKEY keyer
13. e menu Choose Computer soundcard as a device type then select USB Audio CODEC as input and output devices Perform other sound device settings if needed Sound Device Settings Device Computer soundcard Input use Audio CODEC Output USE Audio CODEC 11025 Cancel Calibrate Samplerate 2a Go to Configure TRCVR CAT PTT menu to open the PTT amp CAT dialog SE PTT amp CAT CAT YAESU Model FT 1000mp 1 Lancel FTT amp CAT Interface COMS 4800 owt Disabled Save frequency on exit C PTT via CAT command Ea A CW via CAT command Global fo T Cw out via soundcard ac E Curis LSB USB AFSK in place of FSK Man i Display zero beat frequency Mi Miasma ii ia 2b Select your transceiver type and model see the PTT amp CAT dialog above 2c Perform additional settings according to Mix W2 manual e To use CW output from RigExpert TI 5 uncheck the CW out via soundcard check box For using FSK mode with RigExpert TI 5 uncheck the AFSK in place of FSK check box 2d Click Details to configure the CAT serial port 3 In the Serial Port dialog select your CAT port number as a Port then set the serial port parameters according to the transceiver manual RTS and DTR settings have no effect with RigExpert TI 5 Software setup example MixW 2 10 3 continued Serial port l Fort coma Baud rate a0 Data bits jes Parity None
14. es control of transceiver frequency operating mode and other functions by computer software Normally modern transceivers have serial with various signal levels link providing CAT interface In RigExpert TI 5 CAT interface port is seen as a COM port by computer software CAT data from the rig is converted into RS 232 levels and routed to the separate connector so external devices which accept CAT data such as SteppIR controller can be connected directly to RigExpert TI 5 see Appendix A e FSK output FSK Frequency Shift Keying is a popular method of transmitting digital messages over radio primarily used in radioteletype RTTY mode Most transceivers provide FSK modulator feature to make the RTTY signal stable and clear A separate COM port is assigned for the FSK output when using RigExpert TI 5 FSK baudrate and polarity may be configured by jumpers see Appendix A Alternatively software FSK option is also available at the PTT CW SOFTFSK port see Appendix A e PTT and CW output functions Transceivers provide PTT Push To Talk and CW Continuous Wave keyer inputs to allow setting the transmitter on or off and operating CW using external device PTT pedal CW bug or paddle terminal node controller or personal computer In RigExpert TI 5 PTT and CW outputs are assigned to the RTS and DTR lines of a separate COM port An additional high current PTT output is provided to key external devices such as power amplifiers see Appe
15. g the supplied transceiver cable Please turn off your transceiver while doing this Perform this step carefully since incorrect cable connection may harm the RigExpert TI 5 device or your transceiver 6 Set up MixW2 DigiPan or other soundcard software see the following examples 7 For additional info and troubleshooting see the RigExpert TI 5 website www rigexpert com RigExpert Tl 5 structure diagram Computer CW paddle USB i Dit Dah Bru hub Additional connectors es di Ea Dual USB Dual USB serial port 1 serial port 2 FOOTSW ype Multiplexer ee i gt ae a CAT level PTT CW SQ FSK WINKEY ae converters level converters interface controller __ ff PTT te ___MIC_ SPK PATCH IN AF OUT ae ry a on Transceiver RigExpert TI 5 Driver Configuration Guide Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista s This guide describes Windows XP case Other Windows versions are similar 1 As a result of successful installation you will see four new serial ports in the Device Manager right click My Computer on the desktop select Manage from the menu select Device Manager from the list on the left side of the window then open Ports COM amp LPT branch on the right ao Computer Management m File Action View Window Help oe 4 2 a E E PCMCIA adapters Ey ea F Communications Port COM1 USB Serial Port COM3 3 USB Serial Port COM4 3 USB Serial Port COMS USB Serial Port COM6 Se Processors
16. nal microphone and foot switch inputs e Electret or dynamic microphone e Microphone level is adjusted by front panel potentiometer and on board jumper e Foot switch input accepts dry contact or open collector sources CAT serial port e Baudrate 300 115200 baud e Electrical compatibility RS 232 CI V TTL or inverted TTL Yaesu Icom Kenwood Ten Tec Elecraft and JRC transceivers e Additional CAT output RS 232 levels PTT CW outputs e PTT output open collector and TTL level e CW output open collector either software or WINKEY e Maximum current is 500 mA e Additional PTT output open collector 500 mA maximum FSK output e Open collector output e Baudrate is adjusted by the on board jumpers preset to 45 45 baud see Appendix A e Software FSK option by using the PTT CW SOFTFSK port see Appendix A System requirements e Desktop or laptop computer with USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 compliant port e Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista 7 Mac OS or Linux operating system Front and rear panels RigExpert TI 5 USB Transceiver Interface es k oa B O O O O O a m a a n IN IN2 OUT MIC SPEED ON CW PTT CAT FSK FOOTSW TRANSCEIVER PTT RXD USB PADDLE Front panel l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 l 0 SPEED CW speed pot for the WINKEY keyer May be deactivated by software ON Lights when the RigExpert TI 5 device is plugged in and the drivers are installed CW Shows
17. ndix A e Squelch input Some software such as EchoLink requires the interface to provide a squelch input to detect if the radio channel is busy In RigExpert TI 5 the squelch input is assigned to the DCD line of the COM port used for PTT and CW outputs e Built in electronic CW keyer for single or double paddle The keyer produces dots or dashes depending on the direction a paddle is pushed to With double paddle squeezing both paddles gives alternating dots and dashes The speed a CW message comes out with is set by computer software or a built in potentiometer A famous WINKEY micro controller was chosen as a CW keyer in RigExpert TI 5 A separate COM port is assigned to the WINKEY controller Specifications General features Transceiver audio interface for operating digital modes voice recording and playback Microphone and foot switch inputs CAT Computer Aided Transceiver system FSK output Built in electronic CW keyer WINKEY Computer connection e USB Universal Serial Bus connector e Powered from the USB port consuming 100 mA maximum e No external power supply needed Transceiver connection e Single 25 pin connector for transceiver cable e Various transceiver models supported Audio interface Insulated from digital nets Maximum input output amplitude is 1V Input output samplerate 8 to 48 kHz True 16 bit DAC ADC is used Volume levels are adjusted by front panel potentiometers and on board jumpers Exter
18. receiver attenuator 1 10 8 IN2 1 10 Channel 2 sub receiver attenuator 1 10 9 OUT 1 10 Transmitter attenuator 1 10 10 MIC 1 2 Microphone attenuator 1 2 11 IN2 MIC2 Second right audio channel configuration Select IN2 to use the right channel to record audio from the transceiver s sub receiver In the MIC2 position microphone is constantly connected to the right audio channel Factory defaults WINKEY PTT and FSK PTT are ON Receiver and transmitter attenuators are ON IN2 MIC2 is set to IN2 FSK baudrate is set to 45 45 baud Appendix B 15 25 pin transceiver connector pinout FSK_OC FSK open collector output 14 FSK _PULLUP Pullup to 5V through 4 7K resistor 6 SPK_TRCVR 2 Transceiver audio output speaker sub receiver _ _ RXD _OE Serial input 5V levels connect RXD5V to VCC to activate this input CIV_IN CI V input ICOM transceivers pulled up to 12V_TRCVR with 4 7K resistor 12V_TRCVR Connect to VCC to power the CIV_IN input r CIV OUT CI V open collector output ICOM transceivers connect to 7 CIV_IN 9 TXD12V____ RS 232 compatible serial output 12V levels AGND_TRCVR Audio signal ground For transceiver cable design guide and cable diagrams for most popular transceivers please see the www rigexpert com website Copyright 2010 Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd RigExpert is a registered trademark of Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd
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