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2. 61 Figure 27 MULTI h CPM Tier 1 Power Spectral Density with Mask 62 Figure 28 Phase Noise Limit Curve ccccccccccccccsesseecceeeeeeaeeeseeeeeeseeeaeeeeeeeessseaesseeeeeeeesseaeseeeeeeesssaagaesss 63 Figure 29 Vibration Shock Testing 64 Figure 30 TIMTER Mounted for Z axis 64 Figure 31 TIMTER Mounted for X axis 65 Figure 32 TIMTER Mounted for Y axis Testing 65 Figure 33 TIMIER M Vibration Profile 66 Figure 94 Z axis Vibration Spectrum a aa aaa a s s 67 Figure 35 Y axis Vibration Spectrum a a aaa 67 Figure 36 X axis Vibration Spectrum a ar 68 Figure 07 Shock Pulse Z axis POSMIVE uuu uuu 5 5 3 Ud bo uod 69 Figure 38 Shock Pulse Z axis 69 Figure 39 Shock Pulse Y axis uu uU u Uu u u uuu u u u 70 Figure 40 Shock Pulse Y axis 2 70 Figure 41 Shock Pulse X axis Po
3. 2 External clock removal If the unit is configured to use the external clock CS 0 that clock s presence is detected If it is not present the RF output automatically shuts OFF When the data clock comes back the RF output automatically turns ON The lag from data clock state change to RF output change is about 0 1 seconds 3 REF On Off pin Pin 2 on the TTL interface or pin 7 on the RS 422 interface is a hardware RF On Off control If this pin is grounded the RF 15 turned OFF This hardware control overrides the RF On Off serial command 5 1 Troubleshooting RF on a Quasonix Transmitter The following 15 a quick three part test to verify that the RF output on the transmitter 15 working correctly This procedure should work for most transmitters with no modifications however the sheer number of extra options and variations means that some units will need some special instructions or may work slightly differently Examples are auto carrier AC option clock free CF option and recall holdoff RH option If the procedure below does not demonstrate the working RF output on the transmitter please contact Quasonix technical support for further help in resolving the issue The three sections below demonstrate RF output functionality one step at a time first a carrier then a waveform based on internal clock and data and finally the waveform using the user supplied external clock and data Part one demonstrates a simple carr
4. PA Rev No PA IRIG 106 09 6025 Schumacher Park Drive West Chester OH 45069 513 942 1287 www Quasonix com CAGE CODE 3CJA9 FPGA version 0x07110004 Firmware version V2 116 5 22 2009 Figure 24 TIMTER Welcome Message 4 2 1 Command Set Standard and Optional Commands All standard and optional user commands in Table 12 consist of one or two alphabetic characters followed by 0 1 or 2 arguments If the command is issued with arguments there must be a space after the alphabetic characters The commands are not case sensitive A carriage return is required to initiate each command except for the single key commands described at the beginning of the table Most parameters set by these commands are stored in unit s nonvolatile flash memory CS and DS are the exception On power up ALL settings are restored from preset 0 which is the default power on configuration If the parallel interface 15 active then any applicable configuration settings are read from the parallel port and updated accordingly after the initial power on sequence is completed Refer to the Startup Configuration command SC for exceptions All settings can be changed via the serial control port however parallel port settings will in general override the serial port settings However configurations can only be saved from the serial control port Changes made by the user via either method are NOT saved unless the Save command SV is issued from the
5. Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 2 2 Transmitter powered Heat Sink Part Number QS X AC 32 HS 28V SP The heat sink assembly includes an integral 12 VDC fan power supply and temperature controlled power on at 35 C Two MDM 15 connectors and a provided pigtail cable shown in Figure 6 allow the heat sink to draw power directly from a TIMTER transmitter eliminating the need for a separate external power supply The heat sink is shown mounted on a standard TIMTER in Figure 7 and mounted a larger O7 AE TIMTER in Figure 8 The pigtail cable connects to any TIMTER regardless of MDM 15 gender by plugging the pigtail into either male or female connector as shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10 Figure 6 Transmitter powered Heat Sink and Pigtail Cable Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Figure 7 Transmitter powered Heat Sink Mounted on an 04AB Package Figure 8 Transmitter powered Heat Sink Mounted on a 07AE Package uw Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Figure 9 Close up Using Female MDM 15 Connector Figure 10 Close up Using Male MDM 15 Connector 2 3 Adapter Plate Part Number QS X AC AP 96 The adapter plate shown in Figure 11 allows for the standard 2 x 3 footprint TIMTER to be mounted to larger 2 5 x 3 5 mounting surface occupied by other industry transmitt
6. then the RF output is set to ON Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 1 3 35 Randomizer Output Option The standard TIMER includes the IRIG 106 randomizer for the RF output The IRIG 106 randomizer is controlled through the serial interface The RN option brings the randomized data out on the primary MDM 15 connector The assignment of output pins depends on the other features selected Consult Quasonix for details 1 3 36 Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network Option STDN This option supports the PM BPSK mode Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network mode 1 3 37 Switch Box Option SWBX The TIMTER provides a standard configuration interface that is easily accessible via a computer terminal Some users prefer configuration via an external switchbox Use this option to include a switch box and 36 MDM 9 to MDM cable harness hardware accessory option with the order For use with the P9 option 1 3 38 Variable FIFO Depth Option This option enables the VF command which allows the user to set the FIFO depth on the transmitter for controlling latency time between bits in and bits out The range is 0 to 255 with 128 being the default If no value is entered the current value displays 1 3 39 Variable Power Option VP The standard TIMTER operates at its full rated RF output power The software based VP option provides 32 discrete power level settings spanning a ra
7. 30 40 50 ABORT 6 DB SHOCK 3 Dref 242 4 MILS DISP 337 7 MILS REPETITIVE PRETEST 6 08 NEGATIVE Vref 3798IPS PK VEL 59 531 6 LEVEL 58 G PK 3 53 01 PM Gref 57 98 GPK ACC 58 74 G PK WIDTH 5 8 28 2003 VCSHELL DVCFileC 0C DRIVE LEVEL 4 2 2 STOP FULL TEST LEVEL SHOCK PULSE Figure 38 Shock Pulse Z axis Negative Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter DVC 4 CLASSICA SHOCK CONTROLLER DERRITRON VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE System Tk Setup Test Setup TestRun Tools Help RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT SHOCK TEST DVCFileC 000 SHOCK 100 SHOCK RESPONSE 80 60 ACCELERATION 40 20 EQUALIZE PRE TEST jug A START lt 10 20 _ 30 40 50 MODE ABORT 6 DB SHOCK 3 242 4 MILS DISP 378 7 MILS REPETITIVE PRETEST 6 DB POSITIVE POLARITY 37 88IPS PK VEL 74 19 IPS PK LEVEL 58 G PK 8 00 48 PM Gref 57 98 G PK ACC 55 68 G PK WIDTH 5 Msec 8 28 2003 DVCFileC 000 DRIVE LEVEL 4 9 STOP FULL TEST LEVEL SHOCK PULSE Figure 39 Shock Pulse Y axis Positive ES DYC 4 CLASSICAL SHOCK CONTROLLER DERRITRON VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE System Shock Setup Test Test Run Tool Help RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT SHOCK TEST DVCFileC 000 SHOCK 100 SHOCK RESPONSE 80
8. 60 ACCELERATION 40 20 EQUALIZE 20 P PRE TEST 50 START jug lt gt 10 20 MSEC 30 40 50 ABORT 6 DB SHOCK 3 Dref 242 4 MILS DISP 330 3 MILS REPETITIVE PRETEST 6 08 NEGATIVE Vref 23798IPS PK VEL 68 29 1PS PK LEVEL 58 G PK 8 01 27 PM Gref 57 98 GPK ACC 60 69 G PK WIDTH 5 8 28 2003 DVCFileC 000 DRIVE LEVEL 4 4 Z STOP FULL TEST LEVEL SHOCK PULSE Figure 40 Shock Pulse Y axis Negative Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter DVC 4 CLASSICAL SHOCK CONTROLLER DERRITRON VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE System ShockSetup Setup Test Run Tools Help RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT SHOCK TEST DVCFileC 000 SHOCK 100 80 50 ACCELERATION 40 20 EQUALIZE EJ ES PRE TEST A START 20 40 MSEC 60 80 100 MODE ABORT 6 DB SHOCK 3 Dref 242 4 MILS DISP 543 0 MILS REPETITIVE PRETEST 6 DB POSITIVE POLARITY Vref 37 88IPS PK VEL 80 77 IPS PK LEVEL 58 G PK 6 49 18 PM Gref 57 98 G PK ACC 57 91 G PK WIDTH 5 Msec 8 28 2003 DVCFileC 000 DRIVE LEVELs 4 9 Z STOP FULL TEST LEVEL SHOCK PULSE Figure 41 Shock Pulse X axis Positive ES DYC 4 CLASSICAL SHOCK CONTROLLER DERRITRON VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE System Shock Setup Test Test Run Tool He
9. Standard and Optional User 20220 00000000 000 30 Table 13 DC Input Current at Standard Input Voltage a a a 57 Table 14 TIMTER Environmental Specifications a a a 58 Table 15 Camer Frequencies MHZ uu l u uu uuu u u x eain un u Ds 58 Table 16 Transmitter BER Specifications with Quasonix Demodulator 60 Table 17 K and m Values per 60 Table 18 Random Vibration Sp Ctrum ccccccecccccccessseceeeceeseeceeceeeseeeeseeseeceeeeeeeseceeeseeseceeeeeaaeeeeseetsaaeeeess 66 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 1 Introduction 1 1 Description This document describes the Installation and Operation of Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitters The transmitters are designed to transmit airborne telemetry data from a test article to ground stations The transmitters are developed manufactured and supported by Quasonix Inc 6025 Schumacher Park Drive West Chester OH 45069 CAGE code 3CJA9 1 2 Nomenclature The earliest models of these transmitters were referred to as Tier I Missile Test Transmitters TIMTER because they were intended for missiles and offered only ARTM Tier I SO
10. valid frequency is given the internal clock frequency is set The frequency is in Mbps Examples IC Display current internal clock rate IC 4 95 Set internal clock rate to 4 95 MHz Valid range is 0 002 MHz 28 0 MHz Observes same bit rate limits as HR LR cmds PCM FM half 02039 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Internal Data Report or set the internal data Standard Y ID PN15 Gen pattern This setting is used if the Data Source is set to internal DS 1 and the Clock Source is set to internal CS 1 When setting the data the argument must be PNE PN11 PN15 PN23 or a valid 4 digit hexadecimal value Examples ID Report the internal data pattern ID PN15 Set internal data pattern to PN15 ID AA55 Set internal data pattern to OxAA55 In SOQPSK mode ID 5555 or ID AAAA will result in an unmodulated carrier at the nominal carrier frequency Note If the CPO7 option is present the input argument does not include the and a hexadecimal value requires the addition of a leading x as shown in the following example CP07 Examples ID Report the internal data pattern ID 15 Set internal data pattern to PN15 ID 55 Set internal data pattern to 55 EE Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Mul
11. 19 2 7 MDM 15 Wiring Harness for TTL Units a 20 2 8 Ruggedized Handheld 20 2 9 USB to Serial Converter 21 2 10 eid A 22 o Hina ori WASTING TONS METTE 23 3 1 WICC AMG L o TTD 23 3 2 25 3 3 miel cU 25 4 Operating AS UCU EE 28 4 1 Opera RERO EO 28 4 1 1 Dual Power via Hardware 000000 0 00000 28 4 2 TIMTER Serial Control Protocol a a nennen 28 4 2 1 Command Set Standard and Optional Commands 29 4 2 1 1 Additional Command Set 49 4 2 1 1 1 Input Source Selection Command 15 49 4 2 1 1 2 System Status Command SY esee 52 F 54 5 1 Troubleshooting the RF on Quasonix Transmitter 54 6 Performance Specifications
12. Quasonix to order the PM option 1 3 33 Hardware Preset Option PS PS2 PS4 PS8 or PS16 The TIMTER supports one or more hardware presets A single preset defines the complete state of the transmitter including carrier frequency modulation mode data polarity randomizer state etc Without the PS option the TIMTER supports only one hardware preset which it reverts to at power up The PS in the option string specifies that the unit supports multiple hardware presets 2 4 8 or 16 Presets are engaged by grounding various combinations of pins on the terminal parallel control selection The number of presets available and which pins engage the presets depend on the other features specified Due to the limited number of pins available the PS option may require the elimination of the RF On Off pin Due to firmware part number parsing requirements the hardware preset option code must be at the very end of the part number to be valid On units which use the standard MDM 15 connector the ZY command displays the connector pinout showing preset pin locations 1 3 34 Recall Holdoff Option RH If the RF On Off pin is grounded on power up then the RF command 15 set to RF 0 OFF regardless of how the command was saved The user must send the RF On Off command via serial port to enable RF output Otherwise if RF 1 ON and the RF On Off pin is active based on the RZ command setting and the unit has a clock non clock free non AC unit
13. Scaling index of the transmitted signal relative to the standard default deviation Example For PCM FM if the standard modulation index is 0 7 setting MS to 2 0 scales a modulation index of 1 4 Value range is 09 to 10 01 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Overtemperature Enables or disables Standard OC 1 Control Enable overtemperature control OC 0 Disable Overtemperature Control OC 1 Enable Overtemperature Control If the transmitter temperature goes above the set limit stored on the device and the current power level is over 25 the transmitter automatically starts to back off power in 2 dB steps toa maximum of 6 dB PL Power Level PL reports or sets the current power level setting for the dual power feature If the user enters 1 the power level is set to current high power level refer to HP command If the user enters 0 then power is set to the current low power level refer to LP command Examples PL Report the current power level state PLO Setthe current power level to low PL1 Setthe current power level to high Disabled in Parallel Mode PRor RE Restore Defaults Restores factory default Standard N A N A parameters for the unit Default is currently the lowest number modulation supported by the transmitter with the selected band and
14. Tier Il absent Legacy absent Pinout code 04 4AB Package code F Clock free baseband interface option 1 3 Part Number Field Codes 1 3 1 Frequency Bands Frequency band codes are listed in Table 2 Table 2 Frequency Band Codes Band ID Band Default Freq Tuning Max Code Steps Power 2200 5 MHz 2300 5 MHz 2250 5 MHz 0 5 MHz B Euro Mid C 50910 52500MHz OS Me 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 4620 0 MHz 0 5 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Band ID Band Default Freq Tuning Max Code Steps Power C with Mid C 4400 0 MHz and 5091 0 MHz 1435 5 MHz 1750 0 MHz 2200 5 MHz 4400 0 MHz 5091 0 MHz 5091 0 MHz F S and 2200 5 MHz and 4400 0 MHz H and 1435 5 MHz and 4400 0 MHz J C and Euro Mid C 4400 0 MHz and 5091 0 MHz K o and C 2200 5 MHz with Euro Mid C 4400 0 MHz and L S C and Euro Mid C 5091 0 MHz Lower L Upper L and S Tri band 1435 5 MHz 1750 0 MHz and 2200 5 MHz 4950 0 MHz 5120 0 MHz 0 5 MHz 20 W and 5150 0 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 10 mW 1855 0 MHz 2394 5 MHz 4950 0 MHz 5150 0 MHz 5250 0 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 20 W and 4950 0 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 10 W and 4950 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 0 5 MHz 20 W and 5250 0 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 20 18 W 4950 0 MHz and 5250 0 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 M
15. baseplate must be flat smooth and clean Contact Quasonix for the heat sink power dissipation required for your transmitter model ATTENTION Do not operate the transmitter without a proper heat sink Failure to do so may lead to permanent damage to the unit and will void the warranty Overheating can occur in a matter of seconds when a transmitter is not properly heat sinked In absolutely no case should any type of stickers or labels be applied to the bottom surface of the transmitter The heat sink required for a particular transmitter depends heavily on the installation Factors such as altitude air temperature air flow and mass of the mounting surface all have a substantial impact on the flow of heat away from the transmitter Quasonix offers several types of integrated and add on heat sinks refer to Section 2 Please contact Quasonix for heat sink recommendations for your particular TIMTER transmitter Regardless of the heat sink Quasonix strongly suggests using a thermal pad such as Tpcm 583 from Laird Technologies 3 3 Electrical The standard TIMTER has two external connectors an MDM 15 type connector known as the primary and an SMA female for the RF output connection A second MDM 15 connector of opposite gender labeled parallel control is included when either PF or PM options are ordered The pin numbering and wiring for the MDM 15 female connector used on the 04AB package RS 422 interface are shown
16. command In order to use TRUE analog FM Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter e The FM option must be in the part number e Mode must be set to MO 12 Use AFMS xx command to set the deviation sensitivity to xx MHz volt for example AFMS 1 0 Refer also to the Auxiliary Input option section 1 3 11 1 3 21 Frequency Offset FO This option is used to set frequencies that are NOT aligned to the synthesizer step size for their units typically 500 kHz and it enables the FO user command 1 3 22 GPS Notch Option GN Use this option to specify GPS notch filters to meet 115 dBm in 3 kHz band at L1 and L2 hardware note Available for S band only Consult Quasonix for pricing and availability 1 3 23 High Bit Rate Option HR The standard TIMTER supports bit rates from 0 1 to 28 Mbps in SOQPSK TG and MULTI h CPM modes 0 05 to 14 Mbps in Tier 0 mode and in all legacy modes The HR option increases the bit rate to a maximum of 46 Mbps 23 Mbps for PCM FM The maximum bit rate with a Clock Free transmitter is 35 Mbps for SOQPSK TG and MULTI h CPM modes 23 Mbps for PCM FM and all legacy modes Refer to the CF option for information about the Clock Free option Refer to Table 11 for bit rate comparisons by mode Table 11 Standard Bit Rates Compared to Low High Rate Options Standard Bit Rate With Low Rate Option With High Rate Option LR HR ARTM Tier 0 Modul
17. ds 1 cs 1 1 for internal clock with ic XX xxx Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Actions ds 1 cs 1 ic XX xxx If ds PNxx then cs MAY be Nothing defaults to internal clock at current IC rate displayed I for an internal clock at current IC rate displayed Actions ds 1 cs 1 id pnxx ic XX xxx for internal clock with ic 2 XX xxx Actions ds 1 cs 1 id pnxx ic XX xxx If ds XXXX then cs MAY be Nothing defaults to internal clock at current IC rate displayed I for an internal clock at current IC rate displayed Actions ds 1 cs 1 1d XXXX 1c XX xxx for internal clock with ic 2 XX xxx Actions ds 1 cs 1 id XXXX XX xxx If ds AB then cs MAY be Nothing defaults to clock free at current BR displayed Actions ds cs 0 ai 1 cf O AIR O br en O 1 needed X for clock free with current BR Actions ds 0 cs 0 ai 1 cf O AIR br en O 1 needed AUTO for clock free with BR auto Actions ds 0 cs 0 ai 1 cf O AIR Obra en if needed XX xxx for clock free with BR 2 XX xxx Actions ds cs 0 ai 1 cf O AIR O br XX xxx en 0 if needed If ds AT then cs MAY be Nothing defaults to clock free at current BR displayed Actions ds cs 0 ai 1 cf 0 AIR 1 br en if needed X for clock free with current BR Actions ds 0 cs 0 ai 1 cf 0 AIR 1 br en if needed AUTO for clock free with BR auto A
18. frequency limits Default power level is Full power QA Query All Displays common device settings Standard N A N A in one compact display Display is a subset of SS or ST QTor TE Query Report the temperature in Standard N A N A Temperature degrees Celsius Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default RA or RN Randomizer Report or set IRIG 106 Standard Y HA 0 randomizer output state Examples Report the randomizer state RAO Set randomizer OFF RA1 Set randomizer ON RC Recall Load a saved configuration into Standard N A N A or PP or Configuration the active configuration if the configuration number entered is valid the selected configuration has no valid data or the command is issued without a configuration number the transmitter is initialized with the default data and saved Example RC Load configuration 0 default setup Load configuration RF RF Output Report or set RF output control Standard Y RF 1 state if option Note that there may be no RF 7 output even if the software default is control is set to ON This can HF 0 happen if there is no valid clock in use or if the RF On Off hardware pin is in the OFF state Examples RF Report the RF output state RFO Set RF output OFF RF 1 Set RF output ON RL Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Mu
19. in Figure 11 To illustrate the difference in the TTL interface the pin numbering and wiring for the MDM 15 male connector on the 04AD package are shown in Figure 22 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Serial Control Ground Serial Control Reply Tx TXD No Connection 422 Clock In 422 Data In Power 28 VDC 4 VDC Serial Control Input Tx RXD DB 9 female mate for PC serial port Power 28 VDC 4 VDC No Connection No Connection 422 Data In 422 Clock In MDM 15 female connector on transmitter viewed into connector face Figure 21 MDM 15 Female Pin Numbering RS 422 Interface 04AB Package Serial Control Ground TTL Data TTL Clock TTL Clock and Data Ground Serial Control Power Ground Reply Tx TXD Power 28 VDC 4 VDC Serial Control Input Tx RXD DB 9 female mate for PC serial port Power Ground Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No MDM 15 male connector on transmitter viewed into connector face Figure 22 MDM 15 Male Pin Numbering TTL Interface 04AD Package The pin assignments can change depending on the options selected A variety of pinouts are available with the O4AD package Consult Quasonix for details Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter The data is sampled on the f
20. uses the hardware pin to switch between the low power setting and the high power setting When the pin is left floating or pulled high logical 1 the transmitter enters the high power mode When the pin is grounded logical 0 the transmitter enters the low power mode 4 2 TIMTER Serial Control Protocol When in Serial Control Terminal mode the TIMTER 15 controlled via a simple three wire serial interface transmit receive and ground The serial port configuration is as follows 57600 baud rate changeable depending on the configuration option 8 bits e No parity stop bit e No flow control For setup and configuration via a standard Windows based PC you may use HyperTerminal For a more flexible full featured control interface we recommend Terminal available for download from the Quasonix website http www quasonix com uploads terminal_v1 9b zip If the terminal program is active when power is applied to the transmitter the following welcome message displays as shown in Figure 24 At this point you can verify that your serial connection is active in both directions by issuing any standard command such as FR to learn the frequency Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Quasonix Multi Mode Digital Transmitter Customer Part Customer Name Quasonix Customer Contract 999999 9 TX Serial 99999999 Hardware Rev B
21. 0 ohms to ground and RS 422 terminated 120 ohms differential RS 422 120 ohms differential Tri mode Selectable between TTL terminated 75 ohms to ground TTL terminated 10k ohms to ground and RS 422 terminated 120 ohms differential TTL 75 ohms to ground Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 1 3 3 Serial Control Interface Serial control interface codes are listed in Table 3 Table 4 Serial Control Interface Codes Serial Control Serial Control Interface Interface Code LVTTL 57 600 baud rate RS 232 57 600 baud rate TTL 57 600 baud rate RS 422 57 600 baud rate Dual mode software selectable between RS 232 or RS 422 57 600 baud rate 1 3 4 ARTM Tier 0 PCM FM ARTM Tier 0 codes are listed in Table 5 Table 5 ARTM Tier 0 Codes Part Number Code PCM FM ARTM Tier 0 1 3 5 Tier I SOQPSK TG ARTM Tier I codes are listed in Table 6 Table 6 ARTM Tier Codes Part Number Code SOQPSK TG ARTM Tier O oO HN 1 36 Tier Il Multi h ARTM Tier II codes are listed 1n Table 7 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Table 7 ARTM Tier Codes Part Number Code Multi h CPM ARTM Tier Il 1 3 7 Legacy Legacy modes include BPSK QPSK and OQPSK Legacy codes are listed in Table 7 Table 8 Le
22. 091 0 MHz 5150 0 MHz 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5MHz 0 5 MHz T Lower L and C 1435 5 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 5091 0 MHz 5150 0 MHz 9091 0 MHz 5250 0 MHz NN Upper L 1750 0 MHz 1855 0 MHz 1800 5 MHz 0 5 MHz S and 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5 MHz 0 5 MHz with Mid C 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz and and 5091 0 MHz 5150 0 MHz S and 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5 MHz 0 5 MHz with Euro Mid C 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz and and 5091 0 MHz 5250 0 MHz 6 5 Carrier Frequency Error The frequency error is less than 20 ppm over all combinations of temperature voltage and aging up to five years 6 6 Bit Error Rate The transmitter meets the following BER limits when tested with the Quasonix multi mode multi symbol trellis demodulator Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Table 16 Transmitter BER Specifications with Quasonix Demodulator Maximum dB PCM FM Tier 0 SOQPSK TG Tier MULTI h CPM Tier Il 6 7 Modulated RF Power Spectrum The transmitter s modulated spectrum complies with the IRIG 106 PSD mask dBc Max K 100 log f 90 log 55 10 log P f f 2 R m where M power relative to unmodulated carrier 1 units of dBc at frequency f MHz frequency in MHz fc the carrier frequency in MHz the bit rate in Mb s the rated power
23. 49 lO kHz 99 52 dHc Hz 100 kHz 116 17 dhc Hz 1 MHz 117 43 10 MHz 119 Figure 28 Phase Noise Limit Curve 6 9 Baseplate Temperature TIMTER is designed for efficient heat transfer between internal heat producing sources and the baseplate The 10 mW 20 mW for tri band 5 W and 10 W TIMTER versions are rated for operation with baseplate temperatures ranging from 40 C to 85 C while the 20W version is rated from 40 C to 70 C 6 10 Vibration and Shock The transmitter is designed and tested to operate normally when subjected to random vibration and shock The shock and vibe test setup employed by Quasonix is shown in the following figures Quasonix Inc TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Rom RR AR LLLI Figure 29 Vibration Shock Testing System Figure 30 TIMTER Mounted for Z axis Testing WOIIII Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Figure 31 TIMTER Mounted for X axis Testing Figure 32 TIMTER Mounted for Y axis Testing 6 10 1 Vibration Testing Each transmitter 15 subjected to the random vibration spectrum depicted in Figure 33 and Table 18 prior to shipment Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Eandom Vibration P
24. CH 1 1 0 ACCELERATION 0 1 TEST G 2 Hz stant STOP 10 2 LEVEL 10 3 CONTROL DOWN HOLD 10 4 1 10 100 1000Hz MODE ABORT 6 DB Test 0 00 30 00 Dref 142 1 MILS DISP 142 1 MILS AUTOMATIC PRETEST 6 08 00 30 00 Vref 16 26 5 __ VEL 16 26 IPS PK FILTER BLACKMAN 7 58 24 PM Gref 19 75 G RMS 19 75 G RMS STOP LOOP tt 5334 8 28 2009 ELL DVCFileR 001 RmsCur 20 10 Figure 35 Y axis Vibration Spectrum Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter DYC 4 DIGITAL RANDOM CONTROLLER DERRI VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE CA System Profle Setup Test Setup Test Run Took Help RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT TEST tt DVCFileR 000 ELAPSED TIME Ch 1 CH 1 1 0 ACCELERATION 0 1 TEST G 2 Hz START STOP 10 2 LEVEL UP FULL PRE 4 10 3 CONTROL DOWN HOLD 10 4 10 100 1000Hz MODE ABORT 6 DB Test 0 00 30 00 Dref 142 1 MILS DISP 1421 MILS AUTOMATIC PRETEST 6 DB 00 30 00 Vref 16 261 5 TVEL 16 26 IPS PK FILTER BLACKMAN 7 26 18 PM 19 75 G RMS 19 75 G RMS STOP LOOP 5353 8 28 2009 ELLADVCFileR 001 RmsCur 19 50 Figure 36 X axis Vibration Spectrum 6 10 2 Shock Testing In addition to vibration testing the UUT was subjected to shock pulses as follows e Half sine e Level 60 g e Duration 5 milli
25. DPC forward error correction encoding Decreases min bit rate to 50 kbps 25 kbps for PCM FM 50 kbps min for Clock Free mode Randomizer hardware control Include this hardware option with order Modulation scaling MDM 9 Accessory board use with switch box part QSX AC SWBX P9 3B 3M Parallel port frequency programming Parallel port mode selection Enable hardware presets specify 2 4 8 or 16 PS2 PS4 PS8 PS16 Recall Holdoff Randomizer output to baseband connector Supports Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network PM BPSK mode Includes switch box and 36 MDM 9 to MDM cable harness For use with P9 option Variable FIFO Depth controls transmitter latency Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter e VP Variable power 31 settings spanning 24 dB software controlled e WV Wide input voltage range Refer to Table 12 in section 4 2 1 for detailed descriptions of each option Due to input connector pin count limitations certain combinations of options are not available Please contact Quasonix for support in ordering TIMTER options or for information regarding upgrades to TIMTER units that you may already own The model number identifies the configuration of the unit For example model number QSX VSTT 1100 10 04 04A B CF defines a unit configured as shown in Table 1 Table 1 Model Configuration Example 1100 10 10 Watt RF output O Tier 0 present Tier present
26. Frese EN NT Lm 75 11 lese E B cU 76 List of Figures Figure 1 Quasonix Part Number Construction Description 1 Figure 2 FPO Signal ion OSCilOSCODe 8 Figure 3 CCSDS 131 0 B 1 Rendering of Basic Convolutional Encoder Diagram 10 Figure 4 Fan cooled Heat Sink and Power 15 Figure 5 Fan cooled Heat Sink with 6 cubic inch TIMTER M 15 Figure 6 Transmitter powered Heat Sink and Pigtail Cable 16 Figure 7 Transmitter powered Heat Sink Mounted on 17 Figure 8 Transmitter powered Heat Sink Mounted on a 07AE 17 Figure 9 Close up Using Female MDM 15 Connector a 18 Figure 10 Close up Using Male MDM 15 Connector T nennen 18 Rowe Prale E m ue 18 Figure 12 Pre wired MDM 15 with 36 Pigtails for RS 422 19 Figure 13 Pre wired MDM 15 with 36 Pigtails for 19 Figure 14 MDM 15 Cable Har
27. Hz 20 W 1855 0 MHz and 2394 5 MHz Upper S 2300 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 0 5 2 S and C 1435 5 MHz 1750 0 MHz 2200 5 MHz 4400 0 MHz 5091 0 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 10W 1855 0 MHz 2394 5 MHz 4950 0 MHz 5150 0 MHz 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5 MHz 0 5 MHz Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Band ID Band Default Freq Tuning Max Code Steps Power T Lower L and C 1435 5 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 10 W 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 5091 0 MHz 5150 0 MHz 5091 0 MHz 5250 0 MHz Upper L 1750 0 MHz 1855 0 MHz 1800 5 MHz 0 5 MHz S and C 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 20 W with Mid C 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz and and 5091 0 MHz 5150 0 MHz S and C 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5 MHz 0 5 MHz with Euro Mid C 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz and and 5091 0 MHz 5250 0 MHz 1 3 2 Clock and Data Interface Clock and data interface codes are listed in Table 3 Table 3 Clock and Data Interface Codes Clock and Data Baseband Clock and Data Interface Interface Code TTL Selectable between 75 ohms to ground and 10k ohms to ground RS 422 120 ohms differential even when unit is powered off Dual mode Selectable between TTL terminated 75 ohms to ground and RS 422 terminated 120 ohms differential TTL 10k ohms to ground LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signal Dual mode Selectable between TTL terminated 1
28. QPSK modulation Although the model line now includes much more than ARTM Tier I and they are in widespread use on many platforms besides missiles the name remains Now in its third generation and commonly referred to as TIMTER 3 the transmitter is available in a number of variations depending on the options specified at the time of order The type of features and modes installed in each unit are identified in the model number as depicted in Figure 1 Package field codes are listed in Table 10 For questions about specific packages please contact Quasonix Transmitter Part Numbering Example oX V S B 2 1 1 1 0 05 04 CF Standard I Options separated Prefix 8 A by hyphens lt 95 Less clock Frequency Band Code 7 9 s free refer to page 2 for list lt Package Code refer to page 3 Clock and Data Mode Pinout Code Interface code 1 Enabled Contact p 4 0 Not enabled Serial Control Interface Power Code 2 RS 232 refer to table T TTL this page Figure 1 Quasonix Part Number Construction Description In this manual the words Terminal Control and Serial Control have the same meaning and are used synonymously throughout this manual Serial control originates from configuring the transmitter from a computer s legacy RS 232 422 serial communications COM port Terminal Control reflects the more generic case where the transmitter could be controlled by other standard comput
29. Quasonix Certified TIMTER T3 Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Installation and Operation Manual Quasonix Reinventing Telemetry Quasonix Inc 6025 Schumacher Park Dr West Chester OH 45069 20 October 2015 Revision 3 2 7 opecifications subject to change without notice Approved for Public Release 15 S 2138 No part of the document may be circulated quoted or reproduced for distribution without prior written approval from Quasonix Inc Copyright Quasonix Inc All Rights Reserved Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Table of Contents Hilo Go 0 1 1 1 Beg T 1 1 2 Or PR uu 1 1 9 Number Field Codes cccccseccccceeceeeeseeceeeeeeeaeesseeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeessueaseeeeeesssaeeeeeeeeesssaeeas 3 1 3 1 miceli ae Qs 3 1 3 2 and Data 9 5 1 3 3 Serial Control 6 1 3 4 Tier 0 6 Jo5 LUI SO IC uuu uu uu 5 5 4 6 1 36 ARIM Tier u u 6 CO _____ ______ __ _ _ _ 7 1 38 M 7
30. additional SY command detail or RV Version Report the current Firmware Standard N A N A Revision software version information for Information the transmitter Variable FIFO Sets the FIFO depth for Y VF 128 Depth controlling latency time between bits in and bits out Valid range is 0 to 255 Example VF 120 120 Variable Power Variable Power Report or set variable power level VP Y 0 15 0 31 Examples VP Report the variable power level VP 31 Set variable power to 31 VP5 Setvariable power to 5 VP Max Set variable power to the highest allowable value for the unit VP Min Set variable power to the minimum allowable value for the unit Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option 5 Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Show Preset Displays the current preset inputs Standard Inputs on the parallel connector Available presets depend on the number specified for the unit Values are PS2 PS4 PS8 or PS16 N A N A A N A signal labeling Show Options Displays the current hardware Standard N N A configuration and options on the transmitter ZY Show Connector Displays the transmitter s Standard baseband connector pinout with proper gender numbering and Valid only with standard 15 pin transmitters All commands generate a response of one or more lines which indicate successful compl
31. alling edge of the clock as shown in Figure 23 Baseband Signal Timing 0 degree clock data 1 MARK data 1 MARK Clock jitter and data to clock accen skew reference point User asserts data on rising edge samples DATA on of TTL clock rising edge of falling edge of TTL clock ECL clock signal rizing falling edge of ECLclock edge of TIA EIA422 A clock signal or falling edge of generator terminal 422 A clock terminal Figure 23 Baseband Signal Timing EE Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 4 Operating Instructions 4 1 Power on Operation Upon power up the transmitter loads any stored parameters present in its nonvolatile memory If parameters have not been stored previously the transmitter initializes default parameters and then stores them in the first preset slot 0 There are a total of 16 available software based presets 0 through 15 for saving multiple parameters at once for future use PF OPTION NOTE Stored parameters are loaded based on the state of the startup configuration SC setting The SC setting allows the user to choose the priority between the parameters stored in nonvolatile memory and the frequency and or mode settings designated by pins on the external parallel control connector For other variations contact Quasonix 4 1 1 Dual Power via Hardware Control When the dual power option DP is specified the transmitter
32. ammed hardware actuated settings designated by the user as high power and low power There are 32 choices for high power and 32 choices for low power The low power setting can provide as much as 24 dB of attenuation from the high power setting 1 3 19 Ethernet Payload Capability EN The EN option gives the transmitter the ability to send Ethernet data via direct connection to a standard Ethernet network Operating in Ethernet mode the user sets the desired transmission rate through the transmitter control interface As Ethernet data are presented to the TIMTER they are loaded into a large transmit buffer If the presented Ethernet traffic does not keep the buffer filled bit stuffing is used to attain the programmed transmit rate If the presented traffic overflows the buffer Ethernet data are discarded The Ethernet interface is supported via an MDM 9 connector and is compatible with 10 and 100Base TX Ethernet physical layers The maximum transmission rate is 46 Mbps Use of a transmitter with the EN option requires a Quasonix RDMS M receiver to reconstruct the Ethernet data at the receive end 1 3 20 Analog Frequency Modulation This option allows the TIMTER to function as an analog FM transmitter In this mode the analog input voltage is converted to frequency offset relative to the carrier based on a settable deviation scale factor No filtering or other signal processing is performed and comma
33. ation 0 05 14 Mbps Down to 0 025 Mbps Up to 23 Mbps PCM FM ARTM Tier Modulation 01 28 Mbps Down to 0 050 Mbps Up to 46 Mbps SOQPSK TG ARTM Tier 1 Modulation 01 28 Mbps Down to 0 050 Mbps Up to 36 Mbps Multi h CPM Legacy Modulation 0 05 10 Mbps N A BPSK Legacy QPSK OQPSK 0 05 20 Mbps N A 1 3 24 Internal Clock and Data Option ID The ID option allows the CS and DS user settings to be reloaded on power up or on a manual recall of a setup Without the ID option CS and DS are both forced to 0 Refer to the CF option for information about the Clock Free option 1 3 25 Limited Current Option LC This option 15 used to specify low current in the RF Off state Current draw is less than 10 mA when the transmitter is Off This 15 a hardware option Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 1 3 26 Forward Error Correction Low Density Parity Check LDPC Option LD This option provides the Low Density Parity Check LDPC encoding which 1s being considered for use on the INET program LDPC has been adopted by the Range Commander s Council IRIG 106 15 Appendix 1 3 27 Low Bit Rate Option LR The standard TIMTER supports bit rates from 0 1 to 28 Mbps in SOQPSK TG and MULTI h CPM modes 0 05 to 14 Mbps in PCM FM Tier 0 mode and in all legacy modes The LR option decreases the bit rate to a minimum of 50 kbps 25 kbps for PCM FM The minimum bit rate wi
34. ays current sweep state SM start stop step msec start low index stop high index step index step size msec milliseconds between steps SN Serial Part Report the serial number and part Standard Number number for the unit SS Show Settings Displays most of the common Standard N A N A device settings in one compact display SVorSA Save Saves the current transmitter Standard N A N A PS or Configuration configuration to a user selected PW preset number from 0 to 15 where 0 is the power on default unless hardware presets are enabled The SV command also allows the user to assign an alias to the desired preset Examples 5 1 Save current configuration to preset 1 SV 7 xyz Save current configuration to preset 7 and assign alias name Refer to SV Note below for exception 4 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter mM V Description Option 5 Setting Factory mM V Required Saved Default System Status Displays the system status of the Standard N A N A transmitter The first argument specifies the period in milliseconds between status updates Zero 0 disables continuous monitoring The second argument specifies the number of status lines between header outputs Examples SY Displays current status report settings SY5 Sets status output period to 5 milliseconds SY 5 100 Sets status header output once every 100 status updates Refer to section 4 2 1 1 2 for
35. ble commands No Enter key required Incrementally steps down the output power level from 31 down to 0 One step per key press No Enter key required Incrementally steps up the output power level from 0 up to 31 One step per key press No Enter key required MEM MIB A A A N A N A Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option 5 Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Automatic Report set automatic carrier AC 1 Carrier Output output state With automatic carrier ON AC 1 the unit will output an unmodulated on frequency carrier if there is no clock present When automatic carrier is OFF AC 0 the RF output will be muted in the absence of clock Note that the Al CF and CS commands can create a clock even when one is not externally applied Examples AC Report the automatic carrier state Set automatic carrier OFF AC1 Set automatic carrier ON AFMS Analog FM Set analog FM mode AFMS 0 Examples AFMS 1 0 Set analog FM deviation in units of MHz per volt Aux Input Select Enable disable or show the Al Y Al 0 current state of the auxiliary input With the auxiliary input active the unit automatically switches to clock free operation CF 0 Examples Al Report the current value of Al Al 1 Enable the aux input Al 0 Disable the aux input 8 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetr
36. c Set transmitter to the desired frequency using the FR command For example FR 2200 5 To see the allowed frequencies on your unit type FR 2 Turn the soft RF control on using RF 1 Disable the internal clock source with CS 0 This is the normal state on power up for most units Disable the internal data source with DS 0 This is the normal state on power up for most units Be sure that a clock source is connected to the correct pins of the transmitter input connector with the correct type TTL or RS 422 of signal and in the case of RS 422 the correct polarity Be sure that the clock source is ON and that the clock rate is within the allowed range for the mode selected Typically this is 100 kbps to 28 Mbps for Tier 1 and 2 waveforms and 50 kbps to 14 Mbps for Tier EN Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 9 Be sure that a data source is connected to the correct pins with the correct type TTL RS 422 and polarity as above 10 Use a spectrum analyzer to verify the desired waveform on the RF output at the desired frequency 11 If the waveform is NOT present check the state of the RF On Off pin Use the RZ command to check the current polarity of the RF On Off pin RZ1 sets the transmitter output to turn ON when the RF On Off pin is high 3 3 VDC RZ 0 sets the transmitter output to turn ON when the RF On Off pin is low 12 Change either the RF On Off pin or the polarity
37. commendation for Space Data System Standards TM Synchronization and Channel Coding CCSDS 131 0 B 1 Blue Book September 2003 Section 3 A basic convolutional encoder block diagram as illustrated in CCSDS 131 0 B1 15 shown in Figure 3 NOTES SINGLE DELAY 2 FOREVERY INPUT TWO SYMBOLS ARE GENERATED COMPLETION OF A CYCLE FOR 51 POSITION 1 POSITION 2 3 51 5 IN THE POSITION SHOWN 1 FOR THE FIRST SYMBOL ASSOCIATED WITH INCOMING BIT 4 CD MODULO 2 ADDER 5 gt INVERTER Fisure 3 1 Basic Convolutional Encoder Block Diazram Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems Recommendation for Space Data System Standards TM Synchronization and Channel Coding CCSDS 131 0 B 1 Blue Book September 2003 page 3 2 Figure 3 CCSDS 131 0 B 1 Rendering of Basic Convolutional Encoder Diagram 1 3 16 Clock free Baseband Interface Option CF Clock free is an optional mode that transmits user data but uses an internal bit sync to take the place of the normal external clock The standard TIMTER requires external clock and data inputs With the CF option no external clock is required The clock is generated directly from the data and a user specified bit rate Because the internal bit sync s clock takes the place of the normal external clock in clock free mode the selected clock source must be external for clock free just like it 15 for normal clock data This mode is most often use t
38. ctions ds 0 cs 0 ai 1 cf O AIR 1 bra en if needed XX xxx for clock free with BR 2 XX xxx Actions ds 0 cs 0 ai 1 cf O AIR 1 br XX xxx en O 1 needed Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter If ds EN then cs MAY be e Nothing defaults to Ethernet clock at current IC rate displayed Actions ds 0 cs 0 en 1 cf 1 if needed ai 0 if needed EN for Ethernet clock at current IC rate displayed Actions ds 0 cs 0 en 1 cf 1 if needed ai 0 1f needed for Ethernet clock with ic XX xxx ds 0 cs 0 en 1c XX xxx cf 1 1f needed ai O if needed Notes Numbers need only as many significant digits as necessary For example to specify 10 Mbps for either BR or IC you can enter 10 10 0 10 000 etc 2 Some command versions require the unit to have specific options and will not work without those options For instance you cannot specify EN for Ethernet unless the unit has the EN option in the part number 3 While this command incorporates the functionality of nine 9 or more commands those commands are still usable For example if the unit has the VR option then the BT command can still be used by itself to switch between TTL and RS 422 inputs for clock and data Examples IS ET Sets unit to normal mode expecting external TTL clock and data to be applied to the unit inputs IS PN15 4 5 Sets unit to internal clock data with a PN15 pattern at 4 5 Mb
39. domizer Control Option 13 1 3 29 Modulation Scaling Option 5 13 1 3 30 MDM 9 Accessory Board 13 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 1 3 31 Parallel Port Frequency Programming Option 13 1 3 32 Parallel Port Mode Selection Option 13 1 3 33 Hardware Preset Option PS PS2 PS4 PS8 or PS16 13 1 3 34 Recall Holdoff Option 99 4 13 1 3 35 Randomizer Output Option 14 1 3 36 Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network Option 14 1 3 37 Box Option SWB X uu u uu ade nba 14 1 3 38 Variable FIFO Depth Option VF a a aa r s ss 14 1 3 39 Variable Power Option J L u aaa aa eu kau aqasha qua Riiie 14 1 3 40 Wide Input Voltage Range Option WV a 14 2 AC OSS i u ___ _____ _ __ __4_ 15 2 1 Heat ____ _ __ 6 6 _6_ _6_6_ 6 15 2 2 Transmitter powered Heat 16 2 3 PL MEN t E OE UTE T 18 2 4 Pre wired MDM 15 for RS 422 18 2 5 Pres sed m 19 2 6 MDM 15 Wiring Harness for RS 422 a
40. e unit so it is important that the voltage on those pins never get outside the range of zero to 3 3 VDC Voltages outside this range can cause permanent damage Also the internal pull up is through a 25k Ohm resistor inside the FPGA so it is important that the pins have a high impedance to ground gt 1 M Ohm when the pins are floating A true switch closure is ideal although a transistor switch can be used as long as its Off impedance is sufficiently high 8 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 11 Appendix Acronym List Amperes amps Bayonet Neill Concelman Connector RF Connector Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter connector type Threaded RF connector Recommended Standard 232 Serial Communications SOQPSK TG mt Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter s Quasonix Inc
41. ent Authorized return shipments must be addressed in the following manner Quasonix Inc ATTN Repair RMA 6025 Schumacher Park Drive West Chester OH 45069 To ensure that your shipment is processed most efficiently please include the following information with your product return Ship To Company name address zip code and internal mail drop if applicable Attention Contact person Name Title Department Phone number email address Purchase Order Number If applicable RMA Number provided by the Quasonix representative Please note that Quasonix reserves the right to refuse shipments that arrive without RMA numbers Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 10 Appendix A Preset Option The preset feature operates similar to the stored presets in a car radio The presence of this option 15 designated by the characters PS and a number 2 4 8 16 appended to the standard model number Transmitters with the preset option operate as follows 1 The potential preset selection pins pins 2 6 10 11 12 and 13 on male MDM 15 connector or pins 3 7 11 12 13 and 14 on the female MDM 15 connector Of these pins up to four may be used for presets depending on the device options To see which pins are used for presets and which bits they represent use the ZY command on the transmitter or refer to the documentation that came with your trans
42. eport the present low power level LP3 Setlow power to 3 LP Max Set low power to the highest allowable value for the unit LP Min Set low power to the minimum allowable value for the unit MJ 1 5 Modes Allowed Reports the modes enabled on Standard the transmitter as determined by the part number Modulation Sets the current modulation Scaling Step scaling factor used when the Size single key Power Step Up and Power Step Down functions are used Valid range is 0009 to 10 01 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Modulation Report or set modulation setting MO 12 MO 0 or Mode 6 Carrier only is present requires the first on every transmitter FM option one the customer has Examples depending on modes All other installed ordered mode on the availability unit MO Report the modulation dependent setting on modes Example MOO Set modulation to ordered MO 1 if PCM FM no MO1 Set modulation to SOQPSK TG installed 2 Set modulation to MULTI p if h CPM Set modulation to BPSK installed 4 Set modulation to QPSK 6 Carrier only no modulation MO7 Set modulation to OQPSK MOS8 Set modulation to 5 MO 10 Set modulation to STDN MO 11 Set modulation to SQPN MO 12 Set modulation to Analog FM Modulation Scales the deviation modulation Y MS 1
43. er interfaces such as Ethernet Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter The nanoTX transmitter models are covered in a separate user manual available for download from the company website www quasonix com The available TIMTER software and hardware options are listed below Refer to section 1 3 for detailed descriptions of each option AC AI AP BRx C7 CF CG DP EN GN HR ID K7 LC LD LR MK MS 9 5 RH RN STDN SWBX Automatic carrier wave output Auxiliary Input for digital data that is already premod filtered Adapter plate for 2 5 x 3 5 footprint Include this hardware accessory with order Request non standard baud rate for serial control IRIG 106 Appendix N serial control protocol Clock free baseband interface Clock generator output to baseband connector Dual power Ability to set a low and a high setting hardware controlled Ethernet Payload Capability Allows the TIMTER to function as an analog FM transmitter Frequency Offset GPS notch filters to meet 115 dBm in 3 kHz band at L1 and L2 S band only Include this hardware option with order Increases max bit rate up to 46 Mbps 23 Mbps for PCM FM 20 Mbps max for Clock Free mode Internal Clock and Data can be saved as a power up default Convolutional encoder includes NRZ M encoding 7 rate 1 2 Low current in the RF Off state 10 mA hardware option L
44. ers Figure 11 Adapter Plate 2 4 Pre wired MDM 15 for RS 422 Units Part Number QSX AC MDM15 36 PIN An MDM 15 connector with 36 color coded pigtail cables for connecting to transmitters with the RS 422 clock and data baseband interface is shown in Figure 12 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Figure 12 Pre wired MDM 15 with 36 Pigtails for RS 422 2 5 Pre wired MDM 15 for TTL Units Part Number QSX AC MDM15 36 SOCK Quasonix offers an MDM 15 connector with 36 color coded pigtail cables for connecting to transmitters with the TTL clock and data baseband interface Figure 13 Pre wired MDM 15 with 36 Pigtails for TTL 2 6 MDM 15 Wiring Harness for RS 422 Units Part Number QSX AC MDM15 HARNESS PIN An MDM 15 wiring harness for connecting to transmitters with RS 422 clock and data baseband interface is shown in Figure 14 It includes banana plugs for power and ground BNC connectors for clock and data and a DB 9 connector for serial control Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Figure 14 MDM 15 Cable Harness for RS 422 2 7 MDM 15 Wiring Harness for TTL Units Part Number QSX AC MDM15 HARNESS SOCK Quasonix offers an MDM 15 wiring harness for connecting to transmitters with TTL clock and data baseband interface It includes banana plugs for power and ground BNC connectors for clock and data and a DB 9 connec
45. ested The default baud rate for 7 transmitters is 9600 1 3 15 Convolutional Encoder Option K7 formerly CE option The K7 option enables convolutional encoding and NRZ M conversion This encoding adds redundant information to the transmitted data stream to help detect and correct bit errors that may occur particularly due to predominantly Gaussian noise Use of convolutional encoding requires a matching Viterbi decoder in the receiver to extract the source data The encoded data rate will be twice the source data rate and the occupied bandwidth will also be doubled For example the transmitter has two encoders one for in phase data and for quadrature Q data Call the input symbol stream 10 00 Each encoder outputs 2 bits for every input bit so call the output bit stream from the first convolutional encoder 10 1 I0 2 I1 1 I1 2 and call the output bit stream from the second convolutional encoder Q0 1 Q0 2 1 1 Combining the outputs of the two encoders then the output symbol stream is 10 1 00 1 I0 2 Q0 2 IL 1 01 1 I1 2 01 2 For modes that do not employ Quadrature modulation such as PCM FM Multi h CPM and BPSK only a single encoder 15 used 8 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter A single encoder is implemented exactly as described in the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems Re
46. etion of the command or an error After a command s response the transmitter displays the mode name followed by the character gt as a prompt which may be interpreted as meaning the radio is ready to accept new characters If the 7 option is enabled only the character gt displays as a prompt SV Note Users may save internal clock and data in presets for bench debug use BUT on a power up or when a hardware preset is restored CS and DS will be forced to 0 external clock and data This action prevents a transmitter from powering up or changing hardware presets and being set to internal clock and or data The ONLY way to restore CS and or DS as 1 from a saved configuration is by executing the RC command 4 2 1 1 Additional Command Set Details 4 2 1 1 1 Input Source Selection Command IS The IS command is used to select the clock and data source and the user pattern and clock rate where applicable for the transmitter with one command This command can conceivably replace CS DS ID IC BR BT AIR CF and EN This command is standard on all T3 units version 2 409 or greater Syntax IS ds pnxx XXXX cs AUTO rate where ds 15 data source which can be ET external TTL data if QSX VxT or VR enabled ER external 5422 data if QSX VxR VR enabled EL external LVDS data Gf QSX VxL or VR enabled Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter I in
47. four corners as depicted in Figure 20 Photos and drawings of additional TIMTER packages are located in the document TIMTER Transmitter Packages on the Quasonix web site Figure 19 4 2 in TIMTER Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 4X 147 THRU ALL 150 D dz D 3 000 c MOUNTING TIGHTENING CLAMPING G HARDWARE TORQUE FORCE 6 MINIMUM 3 4 140 493 700 187 HEAT SINK THIS SURFACE PRIMARY CONNECTOR MDM 15 FEMALE M83513 04 BO5N POWER LEVEL WEIGHT RF OUTPUT CONNECTOR 1W 20W 4 30 OZ SMA FEMALE 6 12 OZ UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED NAME DATE DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES DRAWN BJH 7 24 14 Qu A S 7 26 TOLERANCES ANGULAR 1 BEND 1 CHECKED TITLE A THREE PLACE DECIMAL 20002 ENG APPR O4AB INTERPRET GEOMETRIC Q A PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL TOLERANCING PER COMMENTS SIZE NO REV eiie T HE aye FINISH B QSX TX 04AB B APPUCABON SCALE 1 1 WEIGHT ABOVE SHEET 1 OF 1 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 Figure 20 Outline Drawing TIMTER 04AB Telemetry Transmitter Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 3 2 Thermal It is important that the bottom surface on the face opposite the product label be securely attached to a baseplate capable of dissipating the power produced by the transmitter model in use This mounting
48. gacy Codes Part Number Code Legacy Modes 1 3 8 RF Output Power RF output power codes are listed in Table 9 Table 9 RF Output Power Codes Part Number RF Output Power Code 10 mW 10 dBm 1 dB for single band 20 mW 13 dBm 1 dB for tri band Requires DC input of 6 5 V unless WV option is specified 1 watt 30 dBm minimum 2 watt 433 dBm minimum 5 watts 37 dBm minimum 0 10 watts 40 dBm minimum 20 watts 43 dBm minimum 25 watts 44 dBm minimum 1 3 9 Packages Package field codes are listed in Table 10 Detailed information for packages other than O4AB is located in the TIMTER Transmitter Packages document available at the Quasonix web site For questions about specific packages please contact Quasonix Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Table 10 Package Codes Package Volume Width Length Height Package dimensions do not include connectors Transmitter weight may vary depending on packages and applications For information about the weight of a particular transmitter please contact Quasonix 1 3 10 Automatic Carrier Wave Output Option AC This option allows the TIMTER to transmit a carrier wave when the clock input is absent which would normally cause the RF output to be turned off 1 3 11 Auxiliary Input Option Al The AI option provides an auxiliary input that allows the TIMTER to transmi
49. ial number obtained with the SN command e Software Version obtained with the VE command It is also helpful if you can call from a phone in your lab so our tech support people can actually walk you through setting checking and controlling your transmitter EN Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 6 Performance Specifications 6 1 RF Output The minimum RF output power is one of the following 10 mW 5 W 10 W 20 W or 25 W with the RF load VSWR lt 2 1 at all phase angles from 0 to 360 degrees S C band transmitters are limited to 20 W 6 2 Electrical Current The electrical current drain for transmitters is provided in Table 13 Table 13 DC Input Current at Standard Input Voltage rr 28 Single band L S 10 2in packages Single band L or S 10 Watt gt 2 packages 5 and C band 20 Watt 6 3 Environmental Specifications TIMTER transmitters meet the environmental requirements shown in Table 14 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Table 14 TIMTER Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications Description Operating temperature 10 mW 1 5 W 10 W models 40 C to 85 C Operating temperature 20 W and 25 W models 40 C to 70 C Non operating temperature all models 55 C to 100 C Operating humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Altitude Up
50. ier output at the desired frequency Part two demonstrates proper waveform modulation using internal clock and data generated by the transmitter itself Part three switches to the user supplied external clock and data for normal operation If the first two parts work correctly then the only missing piece 15 the external clock and data so resolving any final issues becomes easier Part 1 Checking for carrier power output on frequency 1 Turn power to the transmitter 2 Set the mode to 6 carrier only using command MO 6 3 Set transmitter to the desired frequency using the FR command For example FR 2200 5 To see the allowed frequencies on your unit type FR 2 4 Turn the soft RF control on with RF 1 5 Use a Spectrum Analyzer to determine whether there is a stick at the desired frequency If there is go on to Part 2 6 If there is no output check the state of the RF On Off pin Ifthe pin appears to be in the correct state to enable the output check the RF On Off pin polarity using the RZ command If the polarity is incorrect change it RZ1 sets the transmitter output to turn ON when the RF On Off pin is high 3 3 VDC RZ 0 sets the transmitter output to turn ON when the RF On Off pin is low Quasonix Inc Quasonix 7 TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Is the output present now If so go on to Part 2 below If not call Quasonix for technical support Part 2 Verifying modu
51. lation output on frequency with internal data 1 2 22807002022 11 Turn on transmitter Set the mode to one of the available modes on your unit For example MO 0 for PCM FM MO 1 for SOQPSK etc Set transmitter to the desired frequency using the FR command For example FR 2200 5 see the allowed frequencies on your unit type FR 2 Turn the soft RF control ON with RF 1 Enable the internal clock source with CS 1 Enable the internal data source with DS 1 Set the internal clock rate to 5 Mbps with IC 5 Set the internal data pattern to PN15 with ID PN15 Use a spectrum analyzer to verify the desired waveform on the RF output at the desired frequency If the waveform is NOT present check the state of the RF On Off pin Use the RZ command to check the current polarity of the RF On Off pin RZlsets the transmitter output to turn ON when the RF On Off pin is high 3 3 VDC RZ 0 sets the transmitter output to turn ON when the RF On Off pin is low Change either the RF On Off pin or the polarity to turn the RF output ON Check for the RF output on the spectrum analyzer e 15 the output present now If so go on to Part 3 not call Quasonix for technical support Part 3 Verifying modulation output on frequency with user data l 2 Turn on transmitter Set the mode to one of the available modes on your unit For example MO 0 for PCM FM MO 1 for SOQPSK et
52. les the auxiliary input when disabled the normal digital input is used Since there is no clock input the Clock Free option CF is required Refer to section 1 3 15 for more information about Clock Free To configure the TIMTER for use with the Auxiliary Input issue the following commands AI 1 get data stream from Auxiliary Input CF 0 operate clock free BR xxx where xxx data rate in Mbps or BR A for automatic data rate AIR x where x for zero DC bias and x for 1 65V DC bias 1 3 12 Adapter Plate AP Use this option to include the 2 5 x 3 5 adapter plate hardware accessory with the order 1 3 13 Baud Rate Option BRx The BR option changes the serial communications default baud rate on the transmitter to the one selected A number from 0 7 follows the BR option request Corresponding values are as follows 0 57600 1 4800 2 9600 3 19200 4 38400 5 56000 6 57600 7 115200 1 3 14 CP07 Control Protocol Option C7 The IRIG 106 07 serial control protocol CP07 Appendix N provides standards for commands queries and status information when communicating with telemetry transmitters configured with communication ports The Basic command set contains the minimum required commands for transmitter control query and status The Extended command set contains optional commands that may or may not be implemented at the manufacturer s discretion CP07 is enabled when the C7 option is requ
53. lp RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT SHOCK TEST DVCFileC 000 SHOCK 100 SHOCK RESPONSE 80 60 ACCELERATION 40 20 EQUALIZE 20 40 PRE TEST Jug 60 4 SWT lt 20 40 MSEC 60 80 100 ABORT 6 DB SHOCK tt 3 Dref 2424 MILS DISP 330 0 MILS REPETITIVE PRETEST 6 08 NEGATIVE Vref 37 98IPS PK 70 53 IPS PK LEVEL 58 G PK 6 50 14 PM Gref 57 98 G PK ACC 62 64 G PK WIDTH 5 8 28 2003 DVCFileC 000 DRIVE 45 Z FULL TEST LEVEL SHOCK PLILSE Figure 42 Shock Pulse X axis Negative Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 7 Maintenance Instructions The requires no regular maintenance and there are no user serviceable parts inside Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 8 Product Warranty The TIMTER carries a standard parts and labor warranty of one 1 year from the date of delivery Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 9 Technical Support and RMA Requests In the event of a product issue customers should contact Quasonix via phone 1 513 942 1287 or email support quasonix com to seek technical support If the Quasonix representative determines that the product issue must be addressed at Quasonix a returned materials authorization RMA number will be provided for return shipm
54. lti mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option 5 Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default RF On Off Pin Polarity Set or show the polarity of the RF Standard RZ 1 On Off pin which is pulled high internally to 3 3 VDC RZ 0 means the RF is ON when the RF On Off pin is low RZ 1 means the RF is ON when the RF On Off pin is high floating Examples RZ Show the current RF On Off polarity 20 Set RF On Off polarity to oin low on 821 Set RF On Off polarity to pin high Cycles per Bit Report or set cycles per bit STDN The subcarrier frequency is cycles per bit times bit rate SB Report cycles per bit SB x Set cycles per bit Startup Report or set startup configuration PM or PF Y SC 1 priority between nonvolatile settings and parallel port settings Examples SC Report startup configuration priority SCO Prioritize stored parameters SC Prioritize parallel port settings SC2 Always ignore parallel port settings SC3 Always ignore serial frequency or mode command Configuration Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Modulation Sweeps the transmitter SM Sweep modulation between the provided Disabled limits with the provided step size at a fixed rate Examples SM Toggle sweep ON OFF with current values SM Displ
55. mitter Left floating the pins are pulled up to 3 3 VDC internally a pin represents a 0 grounded is a 1 The 0000 state all pins floating provides normal operation The up to 15 other states one or more pins grounded select one of the presets Each preset stores a carrier frequency modulation type and various configuration values like randomizer data inversion differential encoding etc These settings can be viewed with the LC list configurations command from a terminal The preset pins are read only at power up Changing the preset pins after power on has no effect The presets are set in your lab from the 0000 state using the PS or SV command Storing a preset is done by configuring the device as you wish it to operate then saving the setup toa particular preset The save is performed by typing the following command SV x name where x 15 the preset number 1 15 depending on the options and name is an optional setup name stored with the setup Alternatively issue the PS command with a single digit parameter 1 thru 15 So PS 5 for example will store the current frequency and modulation setting in preset 5 PS with no numeric value after it reports the state of all presets The LC command displays names for all setups or if a setup number is entered all the settings for that particular configuration Electrical connection note The preset pins are connected directly to the FPGA in th
56. nables or disables the CE CC 0 convolutional encoder Examples CC Report convolutional encoder state CCO Set the convolutional encoder to Disabled CC 1 the convolutional encoder to Enabled Report or set the clock free state CF Y CF 1 Examples CF Report the clock free state Unit uses its internal bit sync internally synthesized Unit uses its externally applied clock Report or set clock polarity Standard Y CPA Examples CP Display the current clock polarity Setclock polarity to NOT inverted CP 1 Setclock polarity to inverted CPA Setclock polarity to auto Automatically selects the most reliable clock edge Reports the currently selected Standard N A N A software preset being used by the transmitter Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default CS Clock Source Report or set the clock source Standard N CS 0 Unit always reverts to CS 0 external at power up Examples CS Display the current clock source CSO Setclock source to external CS 1 Setclock source to internal When set to internal clock source the data source must also be set to internal via the DS command in order to have synchronous usable data WE Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factor
57. nds and functions related to digital clock data do not affect the modulated output This mode of operation is designed for use with a true analog signal such as NTSC video By default the analog FM input is AC coupled with a low frequency cutoff of less than 15 Hz Contact Quasonix if you need a DC coupled analog input FM mode is not optimal for sending digital data refer to the AI option in section 1 3 11 for that configuration However if your TIMTER has only the FM option and not the AI option you can still use it to transmit digital data but you will not have the greatest benefit of the AI option the internal bit sync is not available to set the internal premod filter and deviation automatically When using the FM mode to send digital data the premod filtering must be performed externally and the deviation is set using the AFMS command refer to section 1 3 20 1 1 3 20 1 Using True Analog FM Analog FM provides the capability of frequency modulating the RF carrier based on an analog input signal voltage making the Quasonix digital transmitter behave virtually identically to an analog PCM FM transmitter but with improved phase noise more precise deviation control etc Analog FM requires the option The two commands for controlling analog FM MO and AFMS 12 enables the analog FM input and AFMS sets the sets the deviation in MHz per Volt Refer to the Command Set section 4 2 1 for specific information about each
58. ness for 5 422 0 2 0 0 00 0 20 Figure 15 MDM 15 Cable Harness for nnns 20 Figure 16 Ruggedized Handheld 21 BENE Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Figure 17 USB to Serial Converter 21 Figure 18 Switch Box with 36 MDM 9 to MDM 9 Cable 22 Figure 19 4 2 in 0001 0 00 23 Figure 20 Outline Drawing TIMTER 04AB Telemetry Transmitter 24 Figure 21 MDM 15 Female Pin Numbering RS 422 Interface 26 Figure 22 MDM 15 Male Pin Numbering TTL Interface O4AD 26 Figure 23 Signal TIMING u aspe ___ __ 27 Figure 24 TIMTER Welcome Message nu bap kv ara ta dte ban ku a atit doni n 29 Figure 25 PCM FM Tier 0 Power Spectral Density with Mask 61 Figure 26 SOQPSK TG Tier Power Spectral Density with Mask
59. ng the smallest available step Examples FS Display the current frequency step FS1 Frequency step 1 MHz Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Help Displays a list of available Standard N A N A commands Commands require a carriage return at the end of the line and may also accept parameters Some commands may not be enabled depending on required options HP High Power Report or set high power level Y HP 31 Valid range is 0 to 31 Examples HP Report the present high power level HP 31 Set high power to 31 HP Max Set high power to the highest allowable value for the unit HP Min Set high power to the minimum allowable value for the unit HX eXtended Help Displays a full list of available Standard N A N A commands 02038 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Internal Clock Report or set the internal clock Standard IC 5 Rate rate This rate is used if the clock source is set to internal CS 1 and the data source 15 set to internal DS 1 It should not be confused with BR which sets the rate of the internal bit sync which phase locks to the externally applied data If no argument is passed the unit reports the clock frequency
60. nge of as much as 24 dB The steps are non uniform but steps are typically no larger than 1 1 dB 1 3 40 Wide Input Voltage Range Option WV The standard TIMTER operates from 28 4 VDC The WV option extends operating input voltage range as shown in following table Voltage Ranges with WV Option 6 5 to 34 VDC for 10 mWatt version 6 5 to 34 VDC for 1 Watt version 6 5 to 34 VDC for 2 Watt version 12 to 34 for 5 Watt version 21 to 34 VDC for 10 Watt version 21 to 34 VDC for 20 Watt version 21 to 34 VDC for 25 Watt version Note The WV option is not supported on 25 W S band and 20 W S C band transmitters 4 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 2 Accessories Quasonix offers a number of optional accessories for TIMTER including a fan cooled heat sink a 2 5 x 3 5 adapter plate pre wired mating MDM 15 connectors complete MDM 15 cable assemblies a ruggedized handheld programmer and a USB to serial converter cable Contact Quasonix for pricing and availability of TIMTER accessories 2 1 Fan cooled Heat Sink Part Number QSX AC 32 HS 12V The heat sink assembly includes an integral 12 VDC fan and a power supply transformer shown in Figure 4 The heat sink is shown with a mounted 6 cubic inch TIMTER in Figure 5 Figure 4 Fan cooled Heat Sink and Power Supply Figure 5 Fan cooled Heat Sink with 6 cubic inch TIMTER Quasonix Inc
61. o retrofit older analog transmitters in TM systems where the crypto does not deliver a clock to the transmitter The commanded clock free rate can be saved and it will be restored at power on When the CF option is used the bit rate range is 0 1 to 35 Mbps for all waveform modes It is limited by the bit rate achievable for the current mode Refer also to the HR and LR options for extended bit rates and the ID option for Internal Clock and Data Do not confuse the CF option with CS DS commands Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Internal clock CS 1 Command is used when the transmitter is to be a test source only The unit transmits the selected internal data pattern DS 1 command at the bit rate set by the user via the IC command The internal clock is not used to transmit actual payload data External clock CS 0 Command is the normal mode the user supplies clock and data Refer to Table 12 for user commands 1 3 17 Clock Generator Output Option CG The standard TIMTER includes internal clock and data generators generally used for system test The CG option brings this internal clock out of the unit on the primary MDM 15 connector The assignment of output pins depends on the other features selected Consult Quasonix to order the CG option 1 3 18 Dual Power Option DP The standard TIMTER operates at its full rated RF output power The DP option provides two software progr
62. output of the UUT in Watts and the values of K and m are as tabulated in Table 17 Table 17 K and m Values per Waveform PCM FM Tier 0 SOQPSK TG Tier MULTI h CPM Tier Il As noted in the equation above the mask has a floor at 55 10 log P dBc and the mask imposes no limit on the spectrum for frequency offsets less than R m Representative examples of the transmitted spectrum with the appropriate mask are shown in Figure 25 Figure 26 and Figure 27 EN Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Tier 0 1435 5MHz 10Mbps Mask LevelAt 40 LevelAt 40 LevelAt 85 dBm in 30 kHz Bandwidth 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Offset from Carrier MHz Figure 25 PCM FM Tier 0 Power Spectral Density with Mask Tier 1 1750MHz 20 Mbps Mask LevelAt 40 LevelAt 40 LevelAt 85 dBm in 30 kHz Bandwidth 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Offset from Carrier MHz Figure 26 SOQPSK TG Tier 1 Power Spectral Density with Mask 89 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Tier 2 2300 5MHz 28Mbp
63. ps IS AT AUTO Sets unit to use the auxiliary TTL input in clock free mode with auto bit rate enabled IS EN 10 Sets unit to use the Ethernet interface for both clock and data and to set the desired bit rate to 10 Mbps 4 2 1 1 2 System Status Command SY The SY command 15 defined as follows Mode CF Rate Pred Tmp CRate b s Hz C b s 0 10001252 2255000000 19309346 Mode Current mode number such as 0 PCM FM CF Rate Clock free estimated data rate This rate 15 based on the external data input TTL or RS 422 even if internal data is presently in use CS 1 Freq Tuned frequency Tmp Current temperature 52 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter CRate Clock filter clock rate This is the actual over the air bit rate regardless of the selected data source and including any increases due to encoding LDPC or convolutional IN clock free automatic mode it may differ from CF Rate because it will track the bit sync rate exact if locked rather than the clock free estimated rate approximate Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 5 RF Output Notes There are three methods of muting the RF output If you do not have RF output check these conditions 1 command From the control terminal type RF to query the current state of the RF On Off variable If it is 0 type RF 1 to turn the output back ON
64. rofile c eU C I o oH Frequency Hz Figure 33 TIMTER Vibration Profile Table 18 Random Vibration Spectrum Breakpoints Frequency Hz PSD g2 Hz RMS 19 6 During flight qualification testing the unit under test UUT was shaken for 30 minutes in each axis The results are shown in Figure 34 Figure 35 and Figure 36 EN Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter ZZ DYC 4 DIGITAL RANDOM CONTROLLER DERRITRON VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE CA System Profle Setup Test Setup Test Run Took Help T RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT TEST tt DVCFileR 000 ELAPSED TIME Chiti CHit 1 0 ACCELERATION 0 1 G 2 Hz STOP 10 2 LEVEL Es 4 10 3 CONTROL DOWN HOLD 10 4 1 10 100 1000Hz MODE ABORT 6 DB Test 0 00 30 00 142 1 MILS DISP 142 1 MILS AUTOMATIC PRETEST 6 DB 00 30 00 Vref 16 261 5 16 26 IPS PK FILTER BLACKMAN 15 26 12 PM Gref 19 75 G RMS 19 75 G RMS STOP LOOP 5442 8 28 2003 001 RmsCur 20 28 Gms CLASSICAL SH Figure 34 Z axis Vibration Spectrum EZ DYC 4 DIGITAL RANDOM CONTROLLER DERRITRON VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE System Profle Setup Setup Test Run Tools m RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT TEST DVCFileR 000 ELAPSED TIME Chitl
65. s 40 30 20 Fe C 10 0 Mask G3E 1 121 SSE SSE LevelAt 40 10 ED ESE EE ESP 11 Gss Gak rs a eree Ei LevelAt 40 F rr Pr Ir Ti LevelAt 85 49 r Da uai 50 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Offset from Carrier MHz Figure 27 MULTI h CPM Tier Power Spectral Density with Mask 6 8 Phase Noise Power Spectrum TIMTER phase noise limits are shown in Figure 28 WE Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 3i Agilent 12 47 22 Feb 8 2006 Phase Noise Carrier Freq 2 295 GHz Signal Track Off DANL Off og Plot Carrier Power 12 38 dBm Atten 10 00 dB Mkr 1 10 0000 kHz _ 99 61 dBc Hz ETE LT IRIG 106 Tier II limit Measured TIMTER Performance I l UI Frequency Offset Freq Offset Trace 2 10 Hz 43 dBc He 100 72 82 dBc Hz 1 kHz 8272
66. seconds Application Three 3 shocks in each direction of the three 3 orthogonal axes both positive and negative for 18 shocks total The plots of the positive and negative pulses in each of the three axes are shown in the following figures Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter DVC 4 CLASSICAL SHOCK CONTROLLER DERRITRON VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE System ShockSetup Setup Test Run Tools Help RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT SHOCK TEST DVCFileC 000 SHOCK 100 1 SHOCK RESPONSE 80 50 ACCELERATION 40 20 EQUALIZE PRE TEST jug START 10 20 lt 5 30 40 50 MODE ABORT 6 DB SHOCK 3 Dref 242 4 MILS DISP 361 0 MILS REPETITIVE PRETEST 6 DB POSITIVE POLARITY Vref 237 88IPS PK VEL 69 27 IPS PK LEVEL 58 G PK 3 47 23 PM Gref 57 98 G PK ACC 60 13 G PK WIDTH 5 Msec 8 28 2003 VCSHELL SDVCFileC OC DRIVE LEVEL 4 3 2 STOP FULL TEST LEVEL SHOCK PULSE Figure 37 Shock Pulse Z axis Positive DYC 4 CLASSICAL SHOCK CONTROLLER DERRITRON VIBRATION PRODUCTS RIVERSIDE System Shock Setup Test Test Run Tools Help RESPONSE PLOT FOR DEFAULT SHOCK TEST DVCFileC 000 SHOCK 100 SHOCK RESPONSE 80 60 ACCELERATION 40 20 EQUALIZE 20 P PRE TEST 50 START jug lt P lt gt 10 20 MSEC
67. serial control port before powering down SV Note Users may save internal clock and data in presets for bench debug use BUT power up or when a hardware preset is restored CS and DS will be forced to 0 external clock and data This action prevents a transmitter from powering up or changing hardware presets and being set to internal clock and or data The ONLY way to restore CS and or DS as 1 from a saved configuration is by executing the RC command Note All user commands do not apply to all transmitters Command availability varies depending on the options ordered and any project specific customization applied Questions Please call Quasonix for assistance Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Table 12 Standard and Optional User Commands Mnemonic Description Option 5 Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Frequency Step Down Frequency Step Up Step Down Power Step Up Power Left square bracket key retunes the transmitter to the next lower frequency as determined by the frequency step FS parameter to the control window is the new frequency in MHz No Enter key required Right square bracket key retunes the transmitter to the next higher frequency as determined by the frequency step FS parameter to the control window is the new frequency in MHz No Enter key required Displays abbreviated list of availa
68. sitive 2 4 4 0 0100 1 71 Figure 42 Shock Pulse X axis 71 List of Tables Table 1 Model Configuration Example IILI nennen nennen nnn nena nnn nnns nnn nna 3 Table 2 Frequency Band Code LLULLU LLL Lana 3 Table 3 Clock and Data Interface 5 Table 4 Serial Control Interface 6 Table 5 ARTM Tier 0 Codes kr E rYY ndr kV rS ai x Fin av TERT S x ERR Uk 6 Table 6 ARTM Tier 6 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Table 7 ARTM Tier Il Codes 7 Table 8 Legacy COGS 7 Table 9 RF Output Power Codes cccccccccccceessscceeceeeeceeeeeaeeceeeseeueeceeeeeeseceeesaeaeeeeseegecesesseaeeeeeessaaeeeess 7 Table 10 Package COGS ia T 8 Table 11 Standard Bit Rates Compared to Low High Rate Options 12 Table 12
69. t Filtered PCM FPCM data is a binary data waveform that has been filtered such that the data transitions are slowed down The FPCM signal at the TIMTER viewed on an oscilloscope might look something like the following figure Figure 2 FPCM Signal on Oscilloscope The AI option allows the TIMTER to replace a legacy analog transmitter but only for use in transmitting a digital data stream Refer to the FM option in section 1 3 21 for configuring the TIMTER to transmit a true analog signal such as NTSC video The AI option is frequently used to interface the to legacy encryption Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter devices which often include filtering on their outputs including a DC blocking capacitor By default the Auxiliary Input is configured to accept an AC coupled input The AIR command may be used to select between a zero and a non zero DC bias The auxiliary input converts the FPCM input back to an unfiltered bit stream locks an internal bit sync to that bit stream refer to the CF option and then modulates the transmitter based on that digital bit stream in which case the deviation and the internal premod filter bandwidth are set by the bit rate and are independent of the analog voltage levels presented to the transmitter Use of the auxiliary input requires the AI option The command for controlling auxiliary input is which enables disab
70. t39 _________________ 7 1 3 10 Automatic Carrier Wave Output Option 8 1 3 11 Auxiliary Input Option 8 1 3 12 Adapter Plate 4 9 1 3 13 Baud Rate Option BRX ccccccccesccscccceceeeeeeseeeceeeeeseaeeeseeceeeessseeeseeceeeeesseaaaeeeeeessaaageeeeeees 9 1 3 14 CP07 Control Protocol Option 7 0 2 00010 nennen nnn nennen 9 1 3 15 Convolutional Encoder Option K7 formerly CE option 9 1 3 16 Clock free Baseband Interface Option 10 1 3 17 Clock Generator Output Option 11 1 3 18 Dial Power Option DP 11 1 3 19 Fihernet Payload Capability EN uu uu uu 11 1 3 20 Analog Frequency Modulation 11 1 3 20 1 USI EN 11 1 3 21 Frequency Offset FO u 12 1 3 22 GPS NolelyOplioh GN 12 1 3 23 High Bit Rate Option 12 1 3 24 Internal Clock and Data Option 12 1 3 25 Limited Cu mrent Optom L 12 1 3 26 Forward Error Correction Low Density Parity Check LDPC Option LD 13 1 3 27 BitRate ODIO 13 1 3 28 Ran
71. ternal with currently selected data pattern PNxx internal with specified PN sequence internal with specified fixed 4 digit hex pattern AB auxilliary input bipolar data 1f CF and AI enabled AT auxilliary input TTL data 1f CF and AI enabled EN Ethernet if EN enabled If ds ET then cs MAY be Nothing defaults to ET for an external ttl clock ET for an external TTL clock Actions ds cs 0 bt 1 if needed cf 1 if needed X for clock free with current if CF enabled Actions ds cs 0 bt 1 if needed cf 0 AUTO for clock free with BR auto Actions ds 0 cs 0 cfO bra bt 1 ai 0 and O if needed XX xxx for clock free with BR 2 XX xxx Actions ds cs br XX xxx bt 1 ai 0 and en O if needed If ds ER or EL then cs MAY be Nothing defaults to ER for an external RS422 clock ER for an external RS422 clock EL for an external LVDS clock Actions ds 0 cs 0 bt 3 Gf needed cf 1 Gf needed X for clock free with current BR if CF enabled Actions ds cs bt 3 1f needed cf AUTO for clock free with BR auto Actions ds 0 cs 0 bra ai 0 and en O if needed XX xxx for clock free with BR 2 XX xxx Actions ds 0 cs 0 cf 0 br XX xxx bt 3 ai 0 and en 0 if needed If ds I then cs MAY be Nothing defaults to internal clock at current IC rate displayed I for an internal clock at current IC rate displayed Actions
72. th a Clock Free transmitter 15 50 kbps for all modes Refer to the CF option for information about the Clock Free option Refer to Table 11 for bit rate comparisons by mode 1 3 28 Randomizer Control Option The standard TIMTER provides a user command RA that reports or sets the randomizer state This option enables ON OFF control of the randomizer with a hardware pin Use this option to specify the Randomizer Control hardware configuration with the order 1 3 29 Modulation Scaling Option MS This option enables the MS and MJ commands which allow a user to set the modulation scaling factor and scale the modulation index of the transmitted signal For additional information refer to Table 12 or contact Quasonix 1 3 30 MDM 9 Accessory Board P9 Use this option to include the MDM 9 Accessory Board sometimes referred to as a tophat board hardware accessory for use with switch box part number QS X AC SWB X P9 3B 3M with the order 1 3 31 Parallel Port Frequency Programming Option PF This option adds a parallel port in the form of an MDM 15 connector for manual frequency tuning The PF option requires the addition of a Quasonix MDM 9 Accessory Board Consult Quasonix to order the PF option 1 3 32 Parallel Port Mode Selection Option PM This option adds a parallel port in the form of an MDM 15 connector for manual mode selection The PM option requires the addition of a Quasonix MDM 9 Accessory Board Consult
73. ti mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Input Source Selects the clock and data source Standard Selection and user pattern and clock rate on all where applicable using a single units command version 2 409 or greater IS PN15 4 5 Sets unit to internal clock data with a PN15 pattern at 4 5 Mbps ISAT AUTO Sets unit to use the auxiliary TTL input in clock free mode with auto bit rate enabled ISEN 10 Sets unit to use the Ethernet interface for both clock and data and to set the desired bit rate to 10 Mbps Refer to section 4 2 1 1 1 for additional IS command detail List Lists the stored configurations on Standard N A Configurations the unit If a configuration number is supplied then the saved parameters for that configuration are displayed Examples LC List all internal saved configurations LC7 Show configuration 7 details LDPC Encoding Enable disable or show the Enable current state of the Forward Error Correction FEC Low Density Parity Check LDPC encoder Examples LD Show the current encoder state LD1 Enable the LDPC encoder LDO Disable the LDPC encoder 4 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option 5 Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Low Power Report or set low power level Valid range is 0 to 31 Examples LP R
74. to 100 000 ft 6 4 Carrier Frequency Tuning The carrier frequency is selectable in 0 5 MHz steps Frequencies supported by TIMTER transmitters are listed in Table 15 Table 15 Carrier Frequencies MHz x Code Steps ____ osme C with C 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 5120 0 MHz 0 5 MHz and and 5091 0 MHz 5150 0 MHz w L S C and Euro Mid 1435 5 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz C 1750 0 MHz 1855 0 MHz 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 5091 0 MHz 5151 0 MHz 5091 0 MHz 5250 0 MHz u 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz and and 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 1435 5 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz and and 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz C and Euro Mid C 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 0 5 MHz and and 5091 0 MHz 5250 0 MHz Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Band ID Band Default Freq Tuning Code Steps S and 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 2370 5 MHz 0 5 MHz with Euro Mid C 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz and and 5091 0 MHz 5250 0 MHz 1435 5 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz Lower L Upper 1435 5 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz S Tri band 1750 0 MHz 1855 0 MHz and and 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz Upper S 2300 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 0 5 2 L S and 1435 5 MHz 1534 5 MHz 1450 5 MHz 0 5 MHz 1750 0 MHz 1855 0 MHz 2200 5 MHz 2394 5 MHz 4400 0 MHz 4950 0 MHz 5
75. to turn the RF output ON You may issue the RF command and observe the status which 15 returned This status indicates whether the transmitter believes the RF output is actually ON or not The SY command may be issued to check the actual clock rate that the transmitter sees if no RF output is detected One of the most common problems is a clock rate that is too high or too low or missing for the desired modulation Finally if you have a full RF loop running with a BERT and are having trouble achieving a zero bit error rate or lock try the loop using internal data with the standard PN15 bit pattern Be sure the BERT pattern is set to match the selected data pattern ID command on the transmitter Assuming the internal data syncs and produces a zero bit error rate you can switch back to the external clock and data In this case you can also check and change the clock polarity CP the data polarity DP the randomizer RA and the differential encoder DE normally on for SOQPSK and off for other waveforms to resolve the sync and bit error rate issues If you are still having difficulties at this point then contact Quasonix technical support Quasonix Technical Support 1 513 942 1287 or email Support quasonix com When calling technical support it will speed things up if you have the following information handy Model number obtained with the ZZ command Note that this is different from the customer part number e Ser
76. tor for serial control Figure 15 MDM 15 Cable Harness for TTL 2 8 Ruggedized Handheld Programmer Part Number 800 The handheld programmer is an ultra rugged Pocket PC with custom Quasonix software that allows the user to configure transmitters through its serial interface directly in the field The programmer is shown in Figure 16 20 Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Figure 16 Ruggedized Handheld Programmer 2 9 USB to Serial Converter Cable Part Number QSX AC USBSER CONV The USB to serial converter cable allows for configuration of the transmitter with a computer that does not have a serial port The cable is pictured in Figure 17 Figure 17 USB to Serial Converter Cable Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 2 10 Switch Box Part Number QSX AC SWBX P9 3B 3M This accessory enables configuration of a TIMTER via an external switch box Included with the switch box is a 36 MDM 9 to MDM cable harness The switch box and cable harness is pictured in Figure 18 3 Figure 18 Switch Box with 36 MDM 9 to MDM 9 Cable Harness Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter 3 Installation Instructions 3 1 Mechanical The standard 4 2 cubic inch TIMTER 04 package is designed to be mounted by four 4 6 32 screws through the holes in the
77. urce is set by ID command Frequency Offsets the synthesizer X MHz FO Y FO 0 Offset and the FPGA X MHz Example FO 0 0055 offsets 5 5 kHz Read Frequency Report the transmit frequency PF or PM N A N A Plugs designated by the parallel port Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Frequency no argument is passed it Standard Y FR reports the frequency If an 1436 5 argument is passed it sets the frequency The argument specifies the frequency in MHz If the command is entered with a then the allowed frequency ranges for this unit display This command rounds the frequency to the nearest 0 5 MHz If the rounded frequency is within one of the transmitter s allowed bands the transmitter will tune that frequency and confirm the change for the user If the frequency is outside of the allowed range for the unit the transmitter will NOT retune but will report an error to the user Examples FH Display the current frequency Display allowed frequency ranges FR 1436 5 Set frequency to 1436 5 MHz Frequency Step If no argument is passed it Standard Y FS 1 reports the current frequency step an argument is passed it sets the frequency step size which is activated by the left and right square bracket keys The argument specifies the frequency step in MHz with 0 5 MHz bei
78. y Command Required Saved Default Debounce Delay Report or set the time in PM or PF Y DD 500 milliseconds ms that the unit will idle after a change is detected on the parallel interface before executing the change This command provides the user with the ability to either slow down changes to prevent accidental and potentially illegal frequency or mode alterations or to reduce the time the transmitter takes to update after a hardware switch is altered Valid entries are 500 9000 rounded to nearest 500 ms Examples DD Report the debounce delay DD 500 Set the debounce delay to 500 ms DE Differential Report or set differential encoding Standard Y DE 0 Encoding for the SOQPSK TG mode Examples DE Report the differential encoding setting Set differential encoding Set differential encoding Data Polarity Report or set data polarity Standard Y Examples DP Display the current data polarity gt data polarity to NOT inverted OFF DP 1 gt polarity to inverted ON Quasonix Inc Quasonix TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option 5 Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default FO Data Source Report or set data source state Standard N DS0 Unit always reverts to DS 0 external at power up Examples DS Display current data source DSO Set data source to external DS 1 Set data source to internal value of internal so
79. y Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Analog Input Select the reference level for the Al AIR 0 Reference analog input also Rev Select J or newer Examples AIR Report the current value of AIR AIR 1 Select 1 65V AIRO Select OV Refer to section 4 2 1 1 1 for related 15 command detail Bit Rate Used when the Clock Free CF CF option is specified and internal transmitter clock is in use Report or set the bit rate of the bit sync that is locking to the externally applied data Not to be confused with which sets the rate of the internally generated clock Bit rate range is 0 1 to 35 Mbps for all waveform modes Examples BR Report the bit rate BR5 Setthe bit rate to 5 Mbps BRA the bit rate automatically Baseband Report or set the clock and data Clock and Y BI 3 Interface Type input reference levels Data Clock and data interfaces set Interface to either TTL or RS 422 Clock Selection interface and data interface are D or M always the same type required Examples BT Report the ref level 1 baseband type to TTL Setthe baseband type to 5 422 Quasonix Inc Quasonix Clock Polarity Clock Free R C Current Preset Read TIMTER Multi mode Digital Telemetry Transmitter Mnemonic Description Option s Setting Factory Command Required Saved Default Convolutional Encoder E
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