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Tactical Communications Bridge TCB-iP2 Users Manual

1. 9 E amp M Type 2 3 4 Wire Interface ohh nakeee KE Reuse eee Reet HE RSHREI HERES 10 Un Balanced Audio In Out with COR CTCSS signaling 0 11 Tait TB 9100 Repeater Interfacing 2 00446 nunnana aneura 12 RS 232 Serially Controlled Radio 0 6c ees 13 Enabling an RS 232 port on a Radio Port Connector 00000002 eee 14 Enabling RS 232 on Radio Port A anonn eens 14 Disabling RS 232 on Radio Port A 2 eet ee 14 Enabling RS 232 on Radio Port B 0 eee 14 Disabling RS 232 on Radio Port B os odes sek cote cetsaaw ech peceeeenes 14 Power Requirements for the TCB rack mount version 00000000 15 SGOT oe rete eee erate a oe Waar EE ae Awe a Oate he Rea a ea nee 16 Saving Settings after changes are mde 2k ieee ees cake bab he ed Hehe RE REE Cae RERSS 17 Graphical User Interface 62534 os weg ead Ge kas pew eee e ee whe eae eee kee as ee eS 18 TCB Remote Control Interface 2h ecu ose koe hase cone aht ee eae Re cane eee ee 19 Getting Started 4 2 6 shee ake deee cas dere pedadd dre ase a E td a a de sls 19 A new update is available indication 0 0 ccc eee eee 21 Operating the RCI GUI JnterfaC 6 34 25462546c6bebheeaeetes KESTE REEERE EENE 22 Modifying Talk Groups s annuns nnana 23 System Setup from the computer using RCI 1 2 2 eee nee 24 2 Tone Pagin espesso noo oo PEG E OSU ERE eS OE SHE eS Ee ke eeii
2. 44 Changes a Port s Digital Audio Delay Timer 22 PP VVV 45 Change the Polarity of the COR amp CTCSS input lines 30 PP C P 46 Enable Disable Dynamic Telephone Linking using the Telephone Interface Module TIM sss parsamidradeanta sare aa aa aaa wes 47 Contact Information lt 62 ak ead heheh sed al ee EERE ESAE ESKERRA RETER LER AARES ORES 50 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 1 0 Introduction 1 1 Overview There are two units covered under the single manual the TCB iP2 and the TCB iP2 LMR They are the identical units with the exception that the LMR version incorporates the support for Land Mobile Radio LMR The descriptions and references apply to the two units unless otherwise noted The scope of this document is to aid in the installation set up programming and basic service of the TCB iP2 and TCB 1iP2 Tactical interface It is the goal of this document to address most of the questions an installer and user might encounter It is not the goal of this document to address every and all possible set up combinations When questions arise first refer to this manual and if unable to locate a solution to your issue contact Link Communications Inc Link technical support staff for resolution Our preferred method of support is utilizing e mail E Mail support support link comm com Telephone support is available for basic questions theory of operation
3. Active High CTCSS line Response High High COR and CTCSS Polarities changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 46 40 PPE SIP telephone access not yet implemented 41 PP N N SIP telephone access not yet implemented Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Enable Disable Dynamic Telephone Linking using the Telephone Interface Module TIM This command allows the user to enable or disable the dynamic linking feature that can be used to connect TCB iP2 systems using TIM interfaces using a phone line See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information about setting up the TIM interface Also note that the hang up timer must be set before the TIM can be used this will be done automatically if the TIM DTL Telephone Interface Module Dynamic Link personality is loaded PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Must be a port number on a TIM interface E Enable or Disable 0 Disable Dynamic Telephone Linking for port PP Default 0 Enable Dynamic Telephone Linking for port PP Response High Low High Low Disabled Low High Low High Enabled Long Beep Error encountered try again Set the Dialout Phone Number for Dynamic Telephone Linking This command allows the user to set the phone number which can be dialed to reach the TIM board in another TCB iP2 to set up a Dynamic Telephone Link See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Must b
4. PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Must be a port number on a TIM interface N N The hang up code 6 digits max Response High High Hang up code changed successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again Set the Hang Up Timer for Dynamic Telephone Linking This command allows the user to set the length of time in seconds after which the Dynamic Telephone Link will be disconnected if there is no activity See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Must be a port number on a TIM interface TT The timer duration in seconds Must be entered as two digits Response High High Timer duration changed successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again 48 45 PP TT SIP telephone access not yet implemented 46 PP SIP telephone access not yet implemented Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Set the Redial Timer for Dynamic Telephone Linking This command allows the user to set the length of time in seconds that the TCB iP2 will wait after hanging up before it will check to see if it should dial out again Two seconds or longer should be sufficient to allow the phone company to detect that the phone call should be terminated See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Must be a port number on a TIM interface TT The timer duration in seconds Must be entered as two digits Response
5. 24 Remote Console Operation VOIP n n aana ccc ccc eee nent e eee 25 Adjusting the TCB sre ot pee eet heer bob laa ek dea bee ee eee EREN 27 Changing Settings n n wd eb wage ee Sa aa Oe aE Reh ewe ee ey ee 28 Audio Levels WA ccc sect a nS kh Ee AG AR Te ER AYE Nk Ea H tg ER AA E 28 Timers Settings T b eens ve dened ecrire Ee on en Ee EEn ESPENS wenn iN 29 Radio Personalities Tab cae 3 c045 lt 2vsadtocetd donsennde eee 30 Radio Name Tab sc a a4 4 Se SARE erni menio Errek ede i a On LAGE E aes 31 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Radio Wwe Tab seess6e58ieas4e4ds ere ew d oe io eos ad enSi eat eeds ens 31 RX Activity Status Tab tas cee hes bee aap ee be dw ete eee cee sew ees 32 Selected Access Conditions lt sis aad saetad pave eas ene acd ed pee eke we 32 Saving VOUr CHANGES lt 4c0kie dames aed papei Gaede eaaa BAGS bao a He Saeed Eale dees 33 Programming and Set up ivad ca ens He eee eta de hsk Uae SRR ER Ga Ee RARE EO RES 34 MU OGUCHON eii ki ood dc ache ede aes eRe ee ieee eee R baad 34 DTMF Programming the TCB iP2 4 09 43444 44549 54 So SWE RY eww SAI Rw EG EOS 34 Enter Programming Mode 1234 262i diac es wane dee was ene ea wens 35 Add to a Group a Port 00 GPP 0 0 cece eee 35 Monitor a Group from a Port 01 GPP 0 0 0 cece 35 Remove from a Group a Port 02 GPP 2 0 0 0 0 eee 36 Interrogate a Group
6. audio and COR CTCSS signaling is typically required In this mode the COR and CTCSS will connect to the opto isolators and there will be a reference ground The Ground reference is available on Pin 5 It is very important to verify that Switch 5 is off If the switch is incorrectly in the ON position Vinput and Ground will be connected causing the resettable fuse on the radio card to blow Switch 1 On PTT goes to ground when active Switch 2 On PTT goes to ground when active Switch 3 On PTT goes to ground when active Switch 4 On Opto Isolator referenced to Vinput Switch 5 Off Switch 6 Off Switch 7 On Un Balanced Receive Audio Selected Switch 8 Off Switch 9 On Un Balanced Transmit Audio Selected Switch 10 Off gt L Oo i Oo ME gt gt gt gt RJ 45 Pin Out for this configuration Pin 1 CAT 5 White Orange PTT Output PTT signal goes to ground on Transmit Pin 2 CAT 5 Orange COR Input Active Low COR Can be inverted in set up Pin 3 CAT 5 White Green CTCSS Input Active Low CTCSS Can be inverted in set up Pin 4 CAT 5 Blue Audio Output Lo Not Connected Pin 5 CAT 5 White Blue External Reference Connector to your Radio Ground Pin 6 CAT 5 Green Audio Output Hi Connect to Transmit Audio Input Pin 7 CAT 5 White Brown Audio Input Lo Not Connected Pin 8 CAT 5 Brown Audio Input Hi Connect to Receiver Audio Output Software Set up for
7. 06 G Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 Response Low High Beep Group is Enabled High Low Beep Group is Disabled Long Beep Error encountered try again 10 PPM Change a Port s Receiver Access Mode 10 PP M This command changes a ports Receiver access mode The mode controls how the receiver is recognized by the interface cards PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 M Receiver Access Mode 1 COR Line Receiver presents a COR on the RJ 45 2 PL Line External decoder presents a signal on the RJ 45 3 VOX Detect DSP detects receiver audio Default 9 No Access Receiver is turned off Response High High Beep Access Mode is Changed Long Beep Error Encountered try again 38 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Change a Port s VOX Characteristics 11 PP SSS V 11 PP SSS V This command changes how the VOX operates These settings allows the user to configure the VOX receiver detector to operate best for the receiver that is connected A faster VOX will not wait as long to go from active to inactive and a less sensitive VOX requires more audio energy to active it PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 SSS VOX sensitivity setting Ranges from 000 to 100 A higher number lowers the VOX sensitivity and requires more audio energy to detect activity In higher noise environments adjust the sensitivity higher to cause the background noise to be ignored V VOX response
8. 2 COR Input Orange 3 CTCSS Input White Green mmm 4 PTT Low Mic Audio Low Blue 5 External Reference White Blue mums Mic Audio High Green 7 White Brown Speaker Low 8 Brown Speaker High Transformer Isolated Low side shared with PTT Transformer Isolated COR CTCSS Inputs referenced to 12V User must provide a ground to activate and must be open collector drain when inactive or at 12V when inactive This limits COR CTCSS falsing RJ 45 Radio Connector 4 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Radio Port Configuration Settings The RJ 45 connector used for a radio interface can be configured to handle most interface applications The factory default settings configure the radio port to handle the TCB s pre fabricated radio cables It is important to fully understand your interfacing requirements before changing the setting of the configuration switches Incorrect switch settings can affect the operation of the interfaced radio The switches are located on the rear of the Radio Module card All cards are shipped with settings for the Pre Fabricated Radio Cables Switch Definitions Switches 1 2 3 are designed for configuring your radio s PTT requirement Your radio s PTT requirement will determine the settings of these switches Switch 1 Connect PTT to the Audio Output Lo side of the transformer Default On radios that do not have a
9. Audio Characteristics Input Level Range Response Output Level Range Response 1 0 Characteristics COR and VOX Inputs Access Modes PTT Output Digital Characteristics DSP Processor Firmware Audio CODEC RS 232 and Ethernet Port Voice Over Internet Protocol VOIP Operating Modes Conventional Trunked Duplex Audio Delay Description Fixed Audio Delay Database Description Radio Database Options Available Radio Cables link 406 245 S002 1 800 610 4085 http Specifications TCB iP2 11V 16V DC 150mA DC 12V DC 4 F to 104 F 20 C to 40 C 11V 4 F to 104 F 20 C to 40 C 60V DC 600mA DC 12V DC 5 3 width x 6 175 deep x 1 165 high Weight 211 grams 7 5 ounces 19 000 width x 8 500 deep x 1 750 high Weight 1950 grams 4 300 Pounds Two LMR radios can be connected to each TCB iP2 unit radio cables from Link Communications Connects an external half or full duplex LMR radio utilizing available Eight LMR radios can be connected to the quad TCB iP2 unit Connects an external half or full duplex LMR radio utilizing available radio cables from Link Communications A single RJ 45 filtered connector is provided for connection to the Ethernet network The quad unit contains an internal five port switch that combines four modules into a single jack A single RJ 45 connector is provided that accesses the RS 485 serial protocol signals from the mo
10. CTCSS condition Switches 6 7 10 control what type of receiver audio is required The default audio input is balanced 2 wire input The load the radio will see in balanced mode is 6009 When a higher input load is required and isolated input is not required then un balanced receiver audio is selected The receiver load in unbalanced configuration is 47KQ When connecting a radio s speaker to the audio input balanced mode is required Most of the handheld radios utilize above ground driving to power the speaker If balanced audio is selected the user would then connect the Audio In Hi pin 8 and the Audio In Lo pin 7 to the speaker wires of the radio This connection will ensure isolation from the radio s ground It is important to know what your radio requires on the speaker interface You can damage the radio s audio circuits if you connect the audio incorrectly Balanced Audio Input Switches 6 10 On Switch 7 Off Default Un Balanced Audio Input Switches 6 10 Off Switch 7 On Switches 8 9 control what type of transmitter audio is required The default audio output is balanced 2 wire output The load the radio will see in balanced mode is 600Q When a single wire output is required and isolated input is not required then un balanced transmitter audio is selected The transmitter load in unbalanced configuration is 600Q Balanced Audio Output Switch 8 On Switch 9 Off Default Un Balanced Audio Outp
11. DEEE you are managing with RCI ORN A Connection issues are usually associated with the wrong C password or an incorrect IP address To verify password try connecting with Serial and see is the connection is successful IV Remember Password A new update is available indication Once communications with the TCB has been established from RCI it is important to note the Red triangle in the lower left corner of the screen If this symbol is displayed it indicates an update is available for RCI or the interface Connected Clicking on the triangle takes you to the update page so a new update can be Sis downloaded from the Link Communications web site Unless recommended by Link Communications an update is not required but always ial Start E recommended Updates can be sent to the TCB interface utilizing either Serial or Ethernet Ethernet updates are much faster 21 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Operating the RCI GUI Interface The operations of the Windows TM RCI program is similar to the LCD display version The main operating screen contains the groups and port assignments and the setup screens contain specific port setup details owa a Radio Slice from RCI The following discussion will describe the difference between the earlier discussed LCD and the RCI version More descriptions follow below Port Setup Port setup is accessed by lt Right Clicking gt wit
12. DO NOT HAVE SWITCHES 4 AND 5 BOTH ON IN THIS CONFIGURATION It will connect Vinput 12V to ground causing the cards output limiting fuse to open 5 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Switches 4 5 control what source powers the opto isolators used for external COR and CTCSS detection In the default position the TCB powers the anode of the opto isolator allowing an external ground to indicate that either the COR CTCSS pin is active When configuring the TCB for intrinsically safe operation and where an external COR CTCSS signal is required the switch would be configured to use the external reference pin Switch 4 Connect the Optical Isolated Anode line to the TCB s Vinput Default This switch determines if the COR CTCSS opto isolators on the TCB s radio cards are powered from the TCB s power supply or an external reference When ON the opto isolators use the Vinput that powers the TCB This is a non isolated condition Switch 5 Connect the Optical Isolated Anode line to the External Reference pin This switch determines if the COR CTCSS opto isolators on the TCB s radio cards are powered from the External Reference line RJ 45 pin 5 When ON the opto isolators use the External Reference line to power the opti isolators The opto isolator and handle voltage up to 48V DC A ground on either the COR or CTCSS line will cause the opto isolator to turn on thus providing a valid COR
13. Green CTCSS Input Active Low CTCSS Can be inverted in set up Pin 4 CAT 5 Blue Audio Output Lo RS 232 Data Input RX Data Pin3 on a DB 9 Pin 5 CAT 5 White Blue External Reference Connector to Radio Ground Pins on a DB 9 Pin 6 CAT 5 Green Audio Output Hi Connect to Transmit Audio Input Pin 7 CAT 5 White Brown Audio Input Lo RS 232 Data Output TX Data Pin2 on a DB 9 Pin 8 CAT 5 Brown Audio Input Hi Connect to Receiver Audio Output Notice that Pin 4 and Pin 7 is reserved for RS 232 Transmit Receive data These pins will be configured to carry the radios data so it is very important to not connect any radio signals to these pins On your radio cable these pins will be available to connect to the radios RS 232 port to facilitate remote serial control of the radios features 13 Tactical Communications Bridge T CB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Enabling an RS 232 port on a Radio Port Connector Locate Switch 3 on the back of the radio card This switch is an 8 position switch assembly Positions 5 6 7 8 are dedicated to Radio Port 1 and positions 1 2 3 4 are dedicated to Radio Port 2 Enabling RS 232 on Radio Port A o To Enable the RS 232 Port on Radio A set switch 5 7 On and set C Ea Switch 6 8 Off position 7 Jo RS 232 data is now available on the Radio port _L_ Pin 4 RS 232 Transmit Data Pin 7 RS 232 Receive Data m Disabling RS 232 on Radio Port A To Disable the RS 232 Port on
14. Pin Out for this configuration Pin 1 CAT 5 White Orange PTT Output Connect to M Lead Goes to ground on Transmit Pin 2 CAT 5 Orange COR Input Connect to E Lead Low when Receiver is active Pin 3 CAT 5 White Green CTCSS Input Not Used Pin 4 CAT 5 Blue Audio Output Lo Connected to Balanced Audio Input Lo Pin 5 CAT 5 White Blue External Reference Input Not Used Pin 6 CAT 5 Green Audio Output Hi Connected to Balanced Audio Input Hi Pin 7 CAT 5 White Brown Audio Input Lo Connect to Audio Output Lo Pin 8 CAT 5 Brown Audio Input Hi Connect to Audio Output Hi Software Set up for this configuration 1 Under the Operations Setup Screen select the port 1 10 that this configuration applies to Press Port number and the Set up button 2 Select from the Radio personality screen the preprogrammed personality Balanced1 then press the SELECT button 3 Press the EXIT button set up is already completed and stored 9 Tactical Communications Bridge T CB iP2User s Manual V1 00 E amp M Type 2 3 4 Wire Interface When connecting the TCB to a VOIP or similar router that requires an E amp M Type 2 or Type 3 interface balanced and opto isolated inputs are required The TCB iP2 s flexible interface configuration supports this common format Switch 1 Off Switch 2 Off Switch 3 On Reference M lead to external 48V battery Switch 4 Off Switch 5 On Opto Isolators re
15. Radio A set switch 5 7 Off and set switch 6 8 On position Audio Output Lo signals are now available Default Setting Pin 4 Audio Output Lo Pin 7 Audio Input Lo Enabling RS 232 on Radio Port B To Enable the RS 232 Port on Radio B set switch 1 3 On and set switch 2 4 Off position RS 232 data is now available on the Radio port Pin 4 RS 232 Transmit Data Pin 7 RS 232 Receive Data Disabling RS 232 on Radio Port B To Disable the RS 232 Port on Radio B set switch 1 3 Off and set switch 2 4 On position Audio Output Lo signals are now available Default Setting Pin 4 Audio Output Lo Pin 7 Audio Input Lo 14 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Power Requirements for the TCB rack mount version The TCB Tactical Bridge operates from 12VDC with an accepted voltage input range of 11VDC to 60VDC Do not exceed the voltage input range as doing so can damage your TCB interface The TCB iP2 s current requirement is a maximum of 1 8 Amps four cards installed The power connector that is used on the TCB is a polarized latching style of connector If voltage is applied to the TCB reversed the unit will not operate The unit is protected against power supply polarity reversal The connector style is known as the Anderson Power Pole a polarized latching power connector Black is ground and referenced to the chassis of the TCB iP2 Red positive is the V input referenced to ground Accept
16. Response High High Receiver AGC Level Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 14 PPM LLL Adjust a Port s Transmitter Level 14 PP M LLL This command allows the ports Transmitter level to be changed This is helpful when the TCB is located remotely and changes are necessary The level is controlled from 0 to 100 There are two level options Line level is used when driving an input that requires more than 10dBv into 600 Q load of audio Line level output can drive 10dBv Mic level is used when driving sensitive microphone inputs Mic level output can drive 11dBv into 600 load Line and Mic levels are controlled with Command 14 PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 M Transmit Range 0 Microphone Input range Max level 11dBv into 600Q 1 Line Input range Max level 10dBv into 600Q LLL Transmit Level from 000 to 100 Response High High Transmitter Level Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 40 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Selects a Port s Operational Mode as Radio 15 PP This command allows the operational functioning of a radio port to be adjusted Handheld radios are half duplex when the radio is in transmit the receiver is not active On a handheld configured port other ports activity controls the transmit on its port It is important not the configure a handheld as a repeater as the port will not operate correctly PP Port Num
17. VVV Hang Timer value in 10mS increments Default 000 mS Response High High Hang Timer Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 19 PP VVV Changes a Port s Receiver Time Out Timer 19 PP VVV This command allows the user to change a Ports Receiver Time Out timer This timer controls the maximum time a receiver can be active before the TCB no longer recognizes the receiver This is useful to limit a persons talking time that can tie up operation on the TCB iP2 PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 VVV Receiver Time Out Timer in 1 Sec increments Default 060 Sec Response High High Receiver Time Out Timer Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 42 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 20 PP VVV Changes a Port s Initial Key Up Delay Timer 20 PP VVV This command allows the user to change a ports Initial Key Up Delay timer This timer controls the amount of time a ports receiver is not recognized when it goes active initially This timer is enabled after a ports receiver and or transmitter has been inactive for more than 1 minute When this timer is operational it will ignore short noise bursts that could normally cause a system to go active The length of the noise burst suppression is set by this timer value Generally you will not want this timer set to more than second 100 for ease in operation This timer is not designed to stop Port lt gt Port
18. allows control of the unit from a remote location A few of the basic features of the TCB Remote Control Interface are covered in the following pages Download and install the latest version of the TCB Remote Control Interface The TCB Remote Control Interface installs to C Program Files TCB4 Remote by default The TCB RCI will automatically try to connect to a TCB using the settings that were entered the last time the program was run If these settings still refer to a TCB that can accept a connection then the TCB RCI program will connect and then synchronize itself with that TCB Notice that the Status Bar at the bottom of the screen shows that the TCB RCI is Connected to a TCB unit at IP address 192 168 25 82 Eix RCI utilizes two methods for connecting to the TCB unit Connection Info Type Locator ESSA Serial f Connection State A valid COM port must be entered to connect with Not Connected Opening Connection Waiting for Connection Sending Password Enabling Setup Cmds Telnet Enabling Monitoring Preparing to Synchronize The units IP address Synchronizing Connected C Mise een ee A valid password is necessary 1234 by default and one of the above Cc Resetting for Serial Update 3 eesti dena a connection methods before the computer and the TCB are in sync Flash Complete be Waiting for flash C uron K Watching the Connection Statu
19. and configuration issues Phone support 406 245 5002 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 1 2 Organization of the Users Manual The user manual is organized in four sections Section 2 0 Specifications and Layout Section 3 The Front Panel Interface Section 4 The Remote Control Interface Section 5 DTMF Control Commands DA Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 2 0 Specifications and Layout 2 1 Introduction The TCB iP2 is a static sensitive devices so use caution when handling the PC boards internal to the enclosure if necessary All adjustments can be made from the external case and are limited to the setting of the LMR radio connection switches on LMR units n 1 TCB iP2 s E Dage Additional TCB iP2 s Other VoIP utilizing Multicast over IP Equipment TCB iP2 LMR System cf Link Communications Inc use Ke Pod uss 2 s Pg Ag Pd es USB4 A Ad fs Fs fe ffs ELEF The front of the TCB iP2 enables connection to an external USB port and provides the status for each radio card installed The LED s indicate receiver activity transmitter activity VoIP activity and system power The USB port provides a method for storing digital voice recorded recordings from the units radio cards There is an additional RJ 45 that is behind the front panel that can be used for telemetry control On the 1U rack that connection is provided on the back of the unit
20. dedicated PTT a lo side transformer configuration is required In this configuration the radios PTT is carried through the microphone audio line When the radio needs a PTT the PTT signal pulls the transmit audio to a lower resistance and the radio transmits Switch 2 Connect PTT to TCB s ground On radios where there is a dedicated PTT input Mainly Mobile Radios a PTT reference to ground is needed When a PTT condition is needed the PTT signal will be grounded when in transmit and will be open in receive Switch 3 Connect PTT to the External Reference pin On radios where a keying voltage is required or system isolation is needed the PTT would be set up to use the external reference pin This pin RJ 45 pin 5 is available to allow custom keying reference configurations When connecting Intrinsically safe radios to the TCB no unit grounding is allowed In this example the user would turn switch 3 ON and connect the radio s ground which is different from the TCB s ground to the PTT signal When the TCB required a PTT condition the PTT would present the radios externally isolated ground to the radio for causing a PTT to occur Note When Switch 2 and Switch 3 are both ON the RJ 45 s pin5 External Reference is connected to the TCB iP2 s ground reference This allows a common ground to be available for external devices When utilizing this ground your external ground should be connected to pin 5 located on the RJ 45 connector
21. for a Port 03 GPP 0 0 cc eee eee eee 36 Add to a Group the Current Port 04 G 0 00 0 36 Monitor a Group from the Current Port 05 G 0 0 0 0 0000 e eee 37 Remove from a Group the Current Port 06 G 0 0 0 0 00 37 See if Commanding port is part of a Group 07 G 0 0 2 00002 37 Enable or Disable a Group 08 GC 2 0 6 eee 38 Interrogate if a Group is Enabled or Disabled 09 G 38 Change a Port s Receiver Access Mode 10 PP M 2 0005 38 Change a Port s VOX Characteristics 11 PP SSS V 00 39 Adjust a Port s Receiver Level 12 PP LLL 00 00 00 0008 39 Control a Recerver s AGC setting 13 PP A 2 5 ccsaeecdeuaec eae eaxd 40 Adjust a Port s Transmitter Level 14 PP M LLL 40 Selects a Port s Operational Mode as Radio 15 PP 00 41 Selects a Port s Operational Mode as Repeater 16 PP Al Adjust a Port s Tone Level 17 PP TTT nnn cones Se deeneaeeee ds 41 Changes a Port s Transmitter Hang Timer 18 PP VVV 2 42 Changes a Port s Receiver Time Out Timer 19 PP VVV 42 Changes a Port s Initial Key Up Delay Timer 20 PP VVV 43 Changes a Port s Half Duplex Timer 21 PP VVV 020005 44 Configures selected port as Full Duplex 21 PP 000
22. the receiver response time from transmit to receive While this timer is running no receiver activity even intentional reception will be recognized So unless your radio connected to a port causes unwanted key up s you may want to minimize the length this timer is programmed You may need to experiment to find an ideal setting for the connected radio When operating the port as full duplex the user must set the timer as 000 If not when operating a port as a repeater See Command 16 the receiver audio will be muted when the transmitter is active PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 VVV Half Duplex Timer value in 10mS increments Default 125 mS Response High High Half Full Duplex Timer Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 44 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 22 PP VVV Changes a Port s Digital Audio Delay Timer 22 PP VVV This command allows the user to change a ports Digital Audio Delay length The Digital Audio Delay introduces a user programmed delay in the transmit audio stream Radios connecting to systems like trunking systems require a small amount of delay as the system accesses an available channel When the channel is available the delayed audio is presented which minimizes the Receiver Clipping effect which in turn minimizes lost audio information The TCB iP2 supports a maximum delay of 4 seconds per radio port Generally the delay amount is set to
23. 2V Pin 6 CAT 5 Green Audio Output Hi Connect to Transmit Audio Input Pin 7 CAT 5 White Brown Audio Input Lo Connects to Ground Pin 8 CAT 5 Brown Audio Input Hi Connect to Receiver Audio Output Software Set up for this configuration No software set up is needed This port configuration is considered as an unbalanced port 12 Tactical Communications Bridge T CB iP2User s Manual V1 00 RS 232 Serially Controlled Radio Each of the radio ports on the TCB supports its own RS 232 serial port The serial port is normally disconnected When needed the user must set up both the Radio A or Radio B dip switch setting additionally the RS 232 configuration dip switch needs configuration This dip switch is located on the back of the Radio card and is an 8 position configuration Let us start with the Radio configuration dip switch settings first Switch 1 On PTT goes to ground when active Switch 2 On PTT goes to ground when active Switch 3 On PTT goes to ground when active Switch 4 On Opto Isolator referenced to Vinput Switch 5 Off Switch 6 Off Switch 7 On Un Balanced Receive Audio Selected Switch 8 Off Switch 9 On Un Balanced Transmit Audio Selected Switch 10 Off RJ 45 Pin Out for this configuration Pin 1 CAT 5 White Orange PTT Output PTT signal goes to ground on Transmit Pin 2 CAT 5 Orange COR Input Active Low COR Can be inverted in set up Pin 3 CAT 5 White
24. CAT 5 White Orange PTT Output Connectes to Audio Output Lo on Transmit Pin 2 CAT 5 Orange COR Input Configures the TCB that the Receiver is active Pin 3 CAT 5 White Green CTCSS Input Configures the TCB that a CTCSS is active Pin 4 CAT 5 Blue Audio Output Lo Connected to the PTT signal Pin 5 CAT 5 White Blue External Reference Input Not Used Pin 6 CAT 5 Green Audio Output Hi Connects the radio microphone input connector Pin 7 CAT 5 White Brown Audio Input Lo Connects the radio s speaker Lo pin Pin 8 CAT 5 Brown Audio Input Hi Connects the radio s speaker Hi pin Software Set up for this configuration All ports default to the VOX receiver active state No software set up changes are needed 8 Tactical Communications Bridge T CB iP2User s Manual V1 00 TCB s Balanced In Out w E amp M contact closure Signaling When connecting the TCB to a balanced radio system where COR and CTCSS signaling is available it is necessary to change switch settings along with changing port set up features under the port set up menu LCD Screen Menu Switch 1 Off Switch 2 On PTT goes to ground when active Switch 3 Off Switch 4 On Opto Isolator Anode connected to TCB Vinput Switch 5 Off Switch 6 On Balanced Receiver Audio Selected Switch 7 Off Switch 8 On Balanced Transmit Audio Selected Switch 9 Off Switch 10 On Balanced Receiver Audio Selected RJ 45
25. Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 Response High Low Beep Port removed from a group successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again See if Commanding port is part of a Group 07 G This command allows the user to interrogate if it s port is part of a group Note This command can only be execute using DTMF from a radio port G Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 Response High Low Beep Port is not part of selected group Low High Beep Port is part of selected group High High Beep Port Monitors Group Long Beep Error encountered try again 37 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Enable or Disable a Group 08 G C This command allows the user to Enable Turn On or Disable Turn Off a group The group s members Ports that are part of the Group are not changed simply whether the group is functioning or not This command is useful when remote controlling of the TCB iP2 is required and you do not want the talk groups active unless otherwise needed G Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 C Control Request 1 Enable the Group 0 Disable the Group Response Low High Beep Group is now Enabled High Low Beep Group is now Disabled Long Beep Error encountered try again Interrogate if a Group is Enabled or Disabled 09 G This command allows the user to Interrogate if a Group is Enabled or Disabled Group Enabling and Disabling is controlled with Command
26. High High Timer duration changed successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again Hang Up a Dynamic Telephone Link This command allows the user to force a Dynamic Telephone Link to be hung up If there is more activity it may redial as soon as the redial timer expires to avoid that disable the DTL with command 40 See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Must be a port number on a TIM interface Response High High High Low A call initiated from this TCB iP2 hung up High Low High High A call answered by this TCB iP2 hung up High Low High Low No DTL call was in progress to hang up Long Beep Error encountered try again 49 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Contact Information If you have any questions not answered by this short tutorial feel free to contact us Link Communications Inc 1035 Cerise Road Billings MT 59101 Voice 406 245 5002 Fax 406 245 4889 Email info link comm com 50 Voltage Current Temperature Single Unit Voltage Current Temperature Quad Unit Power and Size Size W eight Single Unit Size W eight 1U Quad Unit 1 0 Characteristics RJ 45 LMR Radio Connectors Single Unit RJ 45 LMR Radio Connectors Quad Unit RJ 45 Ethernet Connector Single Unit and Quad Unit RJ 45 Options Telemetry Connector Single Unit and Quad Unit RJ 25 POTS Connectors Quad Unit Only
27. Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2 Users Manual Version 1 1 Link Communications Inc 1035 Cerise Road Billings Montana 59101 Last Update September 16 2009 http www link comm com Page left blank Intentionally Limited Warranty COVERAGE Link Communications Inc warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 Months 2 years from the date of shipment During this time Link Communications Inc will cover parts labor and return shipping If failure is caused by instances other than manufacturing defects Link Communications Inc will repair the product and bill the customer for parts and labor Contact Link Communications Inc for more information What Link Communications Inc will not cover 1 Voltage outside specifications applied to the controller The TCB iP2 operates at 11V to 18V negative ground 2 Damage to the controller by lightning accident or power surges 3 Incorrect unit installation 4 Damage caused by shipment damage claims are handled by the carrier 6 Unauthorized repairs THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Please contact Link Communications Inc for servicing information and authorization SOFTWARE Link Communications Inc holds the copyright on the TCB iP2 s software and hardware Changes to the software hardware copying editing modifying and reverse engineering is prohibite
28. a Bits 8 Stop Bits l Flow Control Software The pin out for this connector Pin 1 Tied to pin 4 6 Pin 2 Serial Data Output from the TCB Pin 3 Serial Data Input to the TCB Pin 4 Tied to pin 1 6 Pin 5 TCB chassis ground Pin 6 Tied to pin 1 4 Pin 7 CTS Clear to Send Pin 8 RTS Ready to Send Pin 9 Not Connected 16 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Saving Settings after changes are made Once all the changes have been made it is important to write these changes to the TCB iP2 s FLASH memory The changes will automatically be recalled whenever power is applied to the TCB iP2 t TCB IP2 File Communications VoIP Console Procedure to save settings Save Settings on TCB IP2 1 Olek File o Reset TCB IP2 The File menu is displayed Import Export 2 Click Save Settings iE milan Restore Settings Exit 3 Follow the directions 17 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Graphical User Interface The TCB iP2 supports a flexible Remote Control software package that runs on computer running Windows 2000 NT XP and Vista This software package enables the user the ability to remotely program set up and operate the TCB utilizing either the RS 232 port or the Ethernet interface The GUI software is set up in a dispatch operating style with a main operating screen that enables the user easy access to the radio talk groups and indi
29. able inputs range from 11V to 60V DC 24 watts with the full card count If inserting the power backwards an internal reverse voltage diode will engage and isolate the TCB s power input from damage The Polarity of the rear panel DC power plug Rack Version Only The power on the individual radio card is provided from a 2 5mm jack located on the rear of the individual card This power connector utilizes a center positive shield ground configuration Allowable power on the 2 5mm power connector 11V to 18VDC Each card draws 400mA at 12VDC NETWORK RADIO 2 RADIO 1 POWER EDGE CARD a 11v 18v DC 5amps Single Unit Rear Connections 15 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 RS 232 Serial Port The RS 232 serial port is available on a per card basis and is not readily available on the rack mounted system If troubleshooting or directed by Link s technical support remove the card from the rack cards are hot pluggable provide 12V to the module attach the RS 232 serial port located on the side of the unit connect a network cable RJ45 nearest to the edge connector and press the RESET button on TCB iP2 to begin booting The RS 232 serial terminal set to the settings below will show the booting process RS 232 Serial Connector The default parameters for this connector are as follows Baud Rate 115 2 K Baud Start Bit None Dat
30. actical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Adjusting the TCB There are a couple of timers that need to be understood on the TCB system These timers are important in suppressing noise and interference that can occur when your TCB is located at a deployment It is good to understand the terminology associated with each timer enabling a qualified person to adjust the timers if needed to suppress any radio interference issues Remember it is better to remove the interference than just suppress it Suppressing it covers it up but the effects to the quality of the deployment will be determined by the level and the amount of the interference The three terms to understand are Half Duplex Timer Ping Pong ing No it is not the game but a real world problem associated with Interoperability When tying two repeaters together activity from one repeater can cause the other repeater to cycle This cycling will keep both repeaters from performing correctly and will need to be eventually disconnected by tearing the patch between the two down Initial Delay Timer When interference with a repetitive pattern occurs that causes the system to cycle on then off The pattern can be suppressed which covers up its potential to interfere but does not cover up the interference Time Out Timer A feature used to limit the length of a transmission The timer out timer enables automatic control of a transmitter by shutting it off
31. ber Ranges from 01 to 12 Response High Low Beep Operating Mode Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again Selects a Port s Operational Mode as Repeater 16 PP This command allows the operational functioning of a radio port to be adjusted Repeaters are full duplex there is a separate receiver and transmitter and can both function simultaneously When a port is configured as a repeater the ports receiver activity causes a PTT transmit at the same time PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Response Low High Beep Operating Mode Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 17 PP TTT Adjust a Port s Tone Level 17 PP TTT This command allows the ports Generated Tone level to be changed This is helpful when the TCB is located remotely and changes are necessary The level is controlled from 0 to 100 Changes to the Tone levels are necessary when generating beeps DTMF and any signaling information PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 TTT Tone Level from 000 to 100 Response High High Tone Level Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 41 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 18 PP VVV Changes a Port s Transmitter Hang Timer 18 PP VVV This command allows the user to change a Ports Hang Timer This timer controls how long the ports transmitter stays keyed after the connected receiver s go inactive PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12
32. cting a handheld radio for the first time select Hand Held When connecting a Mobile select the Mobile personality User Personalities Once a personality has been edited you need to save it to one of the User Personality positions Once saves you can recall it by selecting it from the User list 4 gt Pon 7 7 Radio Personalities Tab Route Control If your connected radio is capable of controlling the radios frequency and or channels you need to select it from the Route Control list If the radio is Not Q e Controllable then choose this setting If controllable select the appropriate radio which in turn enables the Route Control Selection on the Main Screen 30 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 t Advanced Radio Properties Audio Levels ID Messages Timers Definitions Personalities Radio Name Radio Type RX Activity Radio Name Radio Name The name used to identify the radio Hand Held displayed from RCI The name is limited to 9 characters Radio Description Port 03 VHF Radio Radio Description This information is not displayed but can be used to store specific information about the radio its uses serial number or anything you want to type here appr S Radio Name Tab Zil Definitions Audio Levels ID Messages Timers Personalities Radio Name Radio Type Rx Activity Type Identifies the type of radio connec
33. d FIRMWARE UPDATES Link Communications Inc will provide firmware updates available in electronic format at the TCB iP2 s web site Printed manual changes are also available from this location Visit http www msatg2 com for additional information Page left blank Intentionally Return Policy These policies supersede policies appearing on all other Link Communications Inc literature and are in effect for purchases made after January 1 2009 Please keep all packing material and documentation in the event that your equipment has to be serviced or returned Before returning any product you must obtain a Return Authorization RMA number You can obtain this by calling 406 245 5002 No returns of any type will be accepted without an RMA number Please have the following information on hand when calling for an RMA number customer name invoice number serial number and the nature of the problem All can be found on your invoice All product to be returned must be returned within 30 days from the invoice date 100 complete and must include manuals parts bags and other accessories provided by the manufacturer All defective products will be accepted directly by Link Communications Inc for credit exchange replacement or repair at Link Communications Inc s discretion After 30 days from invoice date the manufacturer s warranty applies All non defective returns for credit exchange or refund a
34. dules The RS 485 is a common full duplex port between all modules The connector is located on the front of the single unit and on the back of the quad unit There are four RJ 25 connectors that are designed to support external FXS and FXO signals to optional modules The connectors are not connected to any terminations unless the optional card s are installed 80mV p p 9V p p for 40 96dB 16 bit digital conversion ADC gt 50K ohms AC Coupled 2Hz 3 5 KHz 3dB point OV p p 5V p p 96dB 16 bit ADC 600 ohms AC Coupled 15Hz 3 5 KHz 3dB Point 600 Ohm Load OV 48V Optical Isolated with a 4 7K ohm load Programmable active high low condition VOX Activates on audio Hardware line from receiver detect COR Data Present detector VoIP control from DTMF OV 200V 2 Amp Opto lsolated FET RJ 45 600 MIPS fixed point Analog Devices DSP processor Embedded Linux OS 24 Bit 16 KHz sample rate 8 KHz input output bandwidth RS 232 port up to 115 K baud 10 100 Ethernet port Windows tm Remote Control Software GUI included 16 Bit 16 KHz PCM g 711 RTP and RTP Multicast SIP g 711 SPEAKS ADPCM support Half Full duplex radios Duplex repeater mode enables on site repeater operation from a single radio port Each radio ports receiver supports a digital audio delay up to 5 0 seconds adjustable in 0 1 second increments The TCB iP2 contains a radio database that has the set up information for up to 50 radi
35. e a port number on a TIM interface N N The phone number 30 digits max Note that some advanced dialing options are available using commas in the phone number Those options are not accessible when entering this command from a DTMF pad as there is no comma DTMF digit See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information Response High High Phone number changed successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again 47 42 PP N N SIP telephone access not yet implemented 43 PP N N SIP telephone access not yet implemented 44 PP TT SIP telephone access not yet implemented Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Set the Security Code for Dynamic Telephone Linking This command allows the user to set the security code which is exchanged when setting up a Dynamic Telephone Link See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Must be a port number on a TIM interface N N The security code 6 digits max Note using a longer code will increase slightly the time it takes to establish a Dynamic Telephone Link See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information Response High High security code changed successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again Set the Hang Up Code for Dynamic Telephone Linking This command allows the user to set the hang up code which is exchanged when terminating a Dynamic Telephone Link See Section 3 3 5 6 for more information
36. ept Any Selected Condition eg COR or CTCSS inactive Require All indicates that the selected access modes COR or CTCSS or Selected Access Conditions VOX must be active before the receiver V COR J ctcss ae e Pie ae o Cw a e active condition is met This is an AND function 1 vox YOX Response __ vO Threshold R e Fae Get pea ee Accept Any requires that any of the checked a conditions are active before the receiver is pIMe j J VoIP Receiving Data active This is an OR function Resource Specific Activity sf fron 7 gi C RX Activity Status Tab Selected Access Conditions COR Carrier Operates Receiver line must be active to indicate an active receiver This is pin 2 on the RJ 45 connector and is connected to a 12V referenced Optical Isolator The users equipment must be able to handle 12V to interface safely to this line Low Active Low means the line must go to ground when active When active the bubble next to the High condition will be Red High Active High means the line must go to 12V or Open when active When active the bubble next to the High condition will be Red CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System pin 3 on the RJ 45 see COR above VOX Voice Operated Xceiver indicates the receiver is operated based on the presence of audio VOX is used when a COR or CTCSS line is not available The user must play with the settings to best match the radios a
37. ference 48V battery Switch 6 On Balanced Receiver Audio Selected Switch 7 Off Switch 8 On Balanced Transmit Audio Selected Switch 9 Off Switch 10 On Balanced Receiver Audio Selected RJ 45 Pin Out for this configuration Pin 1 CAT 5 White Orange M lead Output Connect to M lead pin 2 Orange Pin 2 CAT 5 Orange E lead Input Connect to E lead pin 7 White Brown Pin 3 CAT 5 White Green CTCSS Input Not Used Pin 4 CAT 5 Blue Audio Output Lo Connect to Ring Audio Output pin 3 White Green Pin 5 CAT 5 White Blue External Reference Connect to 48V battery pin 1 White Orange Pin 6 CAT 5 Green Audio Output Hi Connect to Ring Audio Output pin 4 Blue Pin 7 CAT 5 White Brown Audio Input Lo Connect to Tip Audio Input pin 6 Green Pin 8 CAT 5 Brown Audio Input Hi Connect to Tip Audio Input pin 5 White Blue Software Set up for this configuration 1 Under the Operations Setup Screen select the port 1 10 that this configuration applies to Press Port number and the Set up button 2 Select from the Radio personality screen the preprogrammed personality E amp M 2 3 then press the SELECT button 3 Press the EXIT button set up is already completed and stored 10 Tactical Communications Bridge T CB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Un Balanced Audio In Out with COR CTCSS signaling When connecting the TCB to a mobile radio or repeater set up non balanced
38. h your mouse on the name of the port for example Hand Held This will take you to the settings screens Route Selection Route selection is accessed by clicking on the lit LCD display located on the right of the radio module Right clicking on the selected route will pull up the setup screens 22 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Modifying Talk Groups In review a talk group is a group of radio ports that when active communicate to all the other ports in the talk group To build a talk group 01 Console 0S VHF Radio gt Step 2 Click on the Green Button to add remove from a Talk Group 1 Select the talk group you wish to modify O04 UHF Radio 06 800 MH gt 0S VHF Radio Step 1 Select the Talk Group button to either add or 08 800 MH remove the port from the group Monitor Group 1 oO v 07i UHF Radio KON 2 Press the round green 23 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 System Setup from the computer using RCI 2 Tone Paging AdvancedRadio Properties ie Audio Levels ID Messages Timers If your system contains frequency controllable Tait Persondiies C RadoNene RadoTywe _ RX Acinty radios you can utilize the Paging feature of the TCB SS ea system The TCB supports 2 tone analog paging tones Factory Personalities User Personalities that can be transmitted out selected ports The method J
39. hen you are done entering your settings click Done to exit back to the normal program screen f Tactical Communications Bridge 4 File Communications Console TCB Settings Help t oIPForm i m olP Settings Network Settings Connect via LAN IP address determined automatically Use this option if the unit is on the same LAN local area network as your computer Connect through a firewall Use this option if the unit is not on the same local area network as your computer such as if you are connecting to it over the Internet In this case the unit will need to know the address of the firewall between your computer and the Internet to be able to send VolP audio to you You may be able to find your firevvall s IP address by clicking the Get Public IP Address button Firewall Address 67 42 171 29 Get Public IP Address Latency Adjustments Connection Statistics VolP Out Latency Counters Cursors Underflowy 2 Lock 0 Current oy Overflow O Fragment O Last 0 VoIP In Latency Encroach O Address 0 Fill 0 7 A __Clear__ Update Streaming T e The setup form enables the setup of the IP information and if a firewall is utilized on external Internet access 25 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 The TCB utilizes Port 23000 on the IP router for passing VoIP information Your IT person needs to open up thi
40. if the length of time between receive and transmit exceeds the systems timer length Typically this timer is set to 60 seconds or less The timer can be defeated by setting it to 0 seconds Dy Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Changing Settings You can use either the front touch panel display or the Remote Control Interface to access and change system port and group settings Changes are reflected only if the requested change was successfully accepted by the TCB unit If you make a change and it doesn t show up then you probably have a connection problem You might need to reconnect your telnet session You can access the port settings by right clicking the mouse as its name e All other adjustments other than the two described above do not need to be adjusted without the supervision of a radio technician These settings control the connected radios audio levels and access modes t Advanced Radio Properties x Personalities Radio Name Radio Type RX Activity Audio Levels ID Messages Timers Definitions Transmitter Levels Transmit Gain A number from 0 to 100 Transmit Gain Tone Gain that sets the necessary transmit audio level 27 ta fs for the selected ports audio output Mic Level Line Level Mic Level or Line Level The TCB can drive either low level devices such as handheld radios or high level devices Receiver Levels such as mobile radios or E amp M signa
41. is Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 10 ETHERNET RADIO 7 RADIO 8 RADIO 5 RADIO 6 TELEMETRY RADIO 3 RADIO 4 RADIO 1 RADIO 2 oPp4 OP 3 OP2 OP 14 TCB iP2 System LINK COMMUNICATIONS INC Tanini A MADE IN THE USA SERIAL Oo et aa DC 2amps The back of the TCB iP2 enclosure contains the Land Mobile radio LMR interfaces a Telemetry access port a common Ethernet port and the System power connection LMR radio ports The rear supports a total of eight radio ports depending on the number of installed port cards Each port card supports two LMR radios so if three cards are installed you have a total of six LMR ports supported The RJ 45 pinout for the TCB is based on a standard CAT 5 cable color code This connector can be internally configured to allow both balanced and non balanced audio input output This connector also provides COR and CTCSS external control inputs and a PTT output The COR and CTCSS inputs are both opto isolated with 5000V barrier isolation A dry contact PTT output is also available with several configurations to adapt to a variety of installation requirements An external reference pin is also provided to allow complete intrinsically safe interfacing TCB Radio Port RJ 45 Connector Pinout 87654932 1 Front of Connector Cable Exits from the Back C 1 PTT High White Orange E
42. ling Receive Gain devices 50 ad JV Enable Automatic Gain Control Tone Gain This setting determines the level of the tones generated by the TCB The tone level is adjusted separately from the receiver audio level The transmit level is an over all level adjustment which 4 gt fPon 7 7 f i includes the overall tone level Audio Levels Tab 28 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 t Advanced Radio Properties x Personalities Radio Name Radio Type RX Activity Audio Levels ID Messages Timers Definitions Mini Hang Time Hang timer used to hold the transmitter active between messages Timers sec f Typically set to zero Mini Hang Time Hang Time b b Initial Delay Time out ia b Hm e ee E SEE eee T Half Duplex Initia elay ength the initia signal needs bo H ps S to be active before the TCB recognizes it Pending ID Impolite ID Once active the signal must be absent for 60 5a H z2 H seconds before the timer is re armed Hang Time Main transmitter hang timer for holding the transmitter active after a key up Time out This timer is a receiver based timer that limits the length of the receiver before the TCB shuts it off The carrier must 4 gt JPon z go inactive before its receiver is recognized Timers Settings Tab Initial ID This timer is only used when the transmitter ID system is enabled When u
43. m 1 to 5 PP Radio Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Response High Low Beep Port is not part of selected group Low High Beep Port is part of selected group High High Beep Port Monitors Group Long Beep Error encountered try again Add to a Group the Current Port 04 G This command allows the user to add the Current Radio Port to a Group This is useful if you do not know what radio port you are operating from but you do know what group you need to be part of If the requested radio port is currently part on another Talk Group this command will remove the radio and assign it to the requested group Note This command can only be execute using DTMF from a radio port G Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 Response Low High Beep Port added to group successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again 36 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Monitor a Group from the Current Port 05 G This command allows the user to Monitor a Group from the current port the DTMF digits are entering from If you are already monitoring a different group that group will be canceled and the requested group will be routed to your radio G Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 Response High High Beep Port is now being monitored Long Beep Error encountered try again Remove from a Group the Current Port 06 G This command allows the user to remove the current port from a group G
44. mming codes all start with a which is followed by two digits to identify the command then a number of data digits the number of data digits depends on which command is being executed The commands generally mimic the operation of the front panel LCD display s operation but have the advantage of being accessible from a remote location Once programming is completed the user can exit the TCB iP2 s programming mode by entering the code This will close the programming mode back to operation mode The TCB iP2 will store the programming changes into the non volatile FLASH memory If during any programming the TCB iP2 s power switch is turned off the TCB iP2 will automatically take your programming changes and also write them to the FLASH memory system If the TCB iP2 s power is interrupted during programming all changes will be lost So it is important to not interrupt power by unplugging the TCB s power cord when in programming mode 34 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 DTMF Command Description Enter Programming Mode 1234 To change the unlock code see Command 40 Response Low High Beep Programming mode accessed No Beep Invalid code system not accessed Exit Programming and Save Changes This command is executed when the user is completed with programming and wishes to exit programming mode and save If this command is not executed and power is removed from the TCB iP2 othe
45. o types The user can simply select the type of radio connected to each radio port Once selected the receiver and transmitter setting will be automatically recalled for the selected radio No adjustments should be needed when setting up a radio The radio technician can also edit the radio s settings to exactly match the connected radio If a radio is not found in the radio database the radio technician can develop their own profiles using the radio set up utility Most handheld mobile radios are supported and more are added weekly Custom cables are available for most radios that are listed in radio database Contact Link Communications for pricing and availability cables and radios not listed Visit www tcbip2 com Tactical Communication Bridge and its Logo are Registered Trademarks of Link Communications Inc of Billings Montana www link comm com
46. ore treating the receiver as active and a different code in the data stream for inactivity Only specified interfaces such as the MSAT G2 utilize this form of activity Saving your changes Once all setup and changes are made it is very important to save the changes to the TCB s FLASH file system This is accomplished by clicking on the File selection and the Save Settings on the TCB When saving communications to the TCB is be interrupted so be sure to take this into account when saving the settings Once the saving process is completed RCI will return to its normal operation mode 33 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Programming and Set up Introduction Welcome to the Programming and Set up section The goal for this part of the Users manual is to help in accessing the TCB iP2 s commands with your DTMF pad Advanced commands structure and programming utilizing the RS iP232 serial port will be discussed in the Advanced programming manual DTMF Programming the TCB iP2 When programming the TCB iP2 utilizing DTMF a security unlock is required This unlock sequence defaults to 1234 and opens the TCB iP2 up to command manipulation The unlock code can be changed to any DTMF sequence from 1 to 6 digits in length If your system is on an open radio channel it is a good security practice to change this code often to minimize the chance of an unauthorized user gaining access The other DTMF progra
47. p Hendted Z _save settings that enables this feature is as follows ea era Route Control Type Tait Radio Re Select Tait Radio under the Personalities Tab Click the Done button to return to the main RCI operations screen Route Selection xj Select the Route you want to assign the 2 Tone sequence in Click on the Channel or Direct Frequency bullet and proceed to the Paging section of the form Two Torna Page Settings Click the New Page button to set up a new page sequence Each pager Frequency Hz Duraion zacords Delay Alter This Tona Seconds manufacture is different so refer to the Tom 5B3 1 a pager you have to determine the correct tone frequency duration for the page Taz SUB 3 i Sallinge That Affecl Al Pagar Enter the tone information for the page T Aer cord page kanp beremitters keyed for this long seconde 2 0 Once the page is entered click the Done button to accept the changes When returning to the RCI Operations Screen the PTT button will change when a page is assigned to frequency route The user will click on the Page portion of the PTT bar to send a Page 24 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Remote Console Operation VOIP The TCB has integrated VoIP support from the TCB to the RCI console To enable the VoIP features clips the Console selection and select VoIP settings W
48. ping ponging when connecting two ports to repeaters PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 VVV Key Up Delay Timer in 10mS increments Default 000 mS Response High High Initial Key Up Delay Timer Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 43 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 x21 PP VVV Changes a Port s Half Duplex Timer 21 PP VVV or Configures selected port as Full Duplex 21 PP 000 This command allows the user to change a ports Half Duplex Timer This timer controls the amount of time a ports receiver is not recognized immediately following a transmitter PTT When the ports transmitter goes from Active to Inactive this timer is started When the timer is running and receiver activity is not recognized When this timer expires the ports receiver is now recognized The purpose for this timer is to minimize system to system ping ponging that can occur when connecting two repeater systems together Additionally if a radios receiver presents a noise burst when it goes from transmit to receive this noise burst can cause un needed transmit conditions on its connected ports If you experience a condition of radios cycling from transmit to receive and back to transmit you need adjust this timer on the port that is causing the un controlled keying condition In most cases this timer is set to less than 2 seconds It is important to understand that this timer limits
49. r than the power switch the programming changes will not be saved If the power of the TCB iP2 is switched off with the power switch all programming changes will be saved Response High Low Beep After changes are saved 00 G PP Add to a Group a Port 00 G PP This command allows the user to add a radio Port to a Group G Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 PP Radio Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Response Low High Beep Port added to group successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again 01 G PP Monitor a Group from a Port 01 G PP This command allows the user to Monitor a Group from a Port The user will need to know what port to do the monitoring from If the port PP is not known then see Command 04 G Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 PP Radio Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Response High High Beep Port is now being monitored Long Beep Error encountered try again 35 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 02 G PP Remove from a Group a Port 02 G PP This command allows the user to remove a radio Port from a Group G Group Number Ranges from 1 to 5 PP Radio Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 Response High Low Beep Port removed from a group successfully Long Beep Error encountered try again 03 G PP Interrogate a Group for a Port 03 G PP This command allows the user to see ifa radio Port is part of a Group G Group Number Ranges fro
50. re subject to a restocking fee on the schedule listed below No returns will be accepted beyond the 30 day period Shipping costs are not refundable 0 to 10 days 5 restocking 11 to 20 days 10 restocking 21 to 30 days 15 restocking Link Communications Inc reserves the right to authorize product returns beyond 30 days from date of invoice If the product is accepted after 30 days credit will be issued toward FUTURE PURCHASE ONLY If you have any questions JUST ASK All of us have tried to make sure that this order has been shipped correctly If we have made an error we want to make it right If you have a question or problem with your order just write or call and our staff will personally handle your situation Page left blank Intentionally Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Table of Contents OVEFVIE Wa 24 S6 8 G4 SV SHE SIN a EEE Ae Sh ES BY oH ES SAE SY RSs l Organization of the Users Manual cc n nananan nnana 2 Specifications and Layout p20 lt nt wansw orev asd eud ewe a y og seared wesw eaten 3 TAME ACI seca a ak a ee Re ean ge E A 3 Radio Port Configuration Settings 5 2 s2 444 beet bhbke eG chee tated eee Ged ee ears 5 Switch Definitions 252 6 ube oy oor oye ta eE ky wee evan tw Ny oo eee Baw 5 TCB s Pre fabricated radio cables Factory Default Setting 8 TCB s Balanced In Out w E amp M contact closure Signaling
51. s display will show the progress of the Waiting to Reconnect ee connection If the Waiting for Connection and Opening Connection me seem locked in an endless loop the TCB is failing to connect Check your communications settings see next page 19 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 e Tactical Communications Bridge 4 File Communications VoIP Console TCB4 Settings Preferences View Help o consote 04 uHF Radio O wm m 0s VHF Radio os 800 mH Monitor Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Main RCI Operations Screen Grid View top Classic View bottom a ain e e Pie Communications Vo Conecke POW Settings Preferences Vew Me Screen and display options located on the left and right sides of the screen Saved Connections Group Sets Tree View Remote Connection Telet 4 192 168 2582 20 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 x Once the TCB RCI is finished synchronizing itself with a TCB Seved Settings you will notice that Port Group names are now valid A a You can choose an alternate way to connect with your TCB ce Each TCB unit can support 1 serial connection and up to four simultaneous telnet connections Description Connection Type z Each connection can have its own unique settings Saved a Settings can contain the list of different TCB s of the same type
52. s port for UDP data to pass through if utilizing the VoIP outside your local IntraNet Local network usage does not require any firewall changes Now you should be able to get remote console operation utilizing your sound card s microphone speaker interface You will have full audio between the TCB and the computer console once the VoIP is enabled A maximum of four simultaneous VoIP connections are supporte Audio is accepted from the unit that has the PTT bar active The TCB s receiver audio is routed to all connected computers with a maximum of four active connections You can monitor any group or port by simply clicking on the Port Group button or tree icon Notice that when you click on a talk group all the port members of that group are high lighted This means that remote console is now monitoring these ports When you want to transmit over a selected port group click the PTT button The PTT button will turn red when successfully activating the remote memes Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 console s PTT If the Pe bane dct carn men I sss red then there is a connection problem Make sure your telnet connection is still alive Notice that the radios that are in transmit now have red icons on the port buttons Also notice the green button this is the remote console port that contains the VoIP information The local TCB console is located on Port 1 and the VoIP remote console RCI s console is on Port 2 26 T
53. ted to the ete Pie Pee port Only select a repeater when one is actually connected otherwise it will operate differently than a Link Port Settings normal radio A repeater provides PTT when the Season i tive on th rt A full dupl Half Duplex TX has priority Time sec 0 25 TCCSIVOT BES active on e same pe up ex Half Duplex Rx has priority radio is required for repeater operation eit Amt Link Port Settings Normally Half Duplex is selected PTT Enabled PTT Disabled E M PTT Loop unless a full duplex base or repeater radio is used Audio Delay TX Audio Delay sec o H Time sec The time that the controller waits when in half duplex mode aft JPon 7 zi i Radio Type Tab PTT Control You can enabled and disable a ports PTT with this control If operating an E amp M interface then select E amp M PTT Loop Audio Delay This value delays the transmitter audio for up to 5 seconds per port The delay is generally utilized on trunked radio systems The default audio delay is 0 sec 31 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 5 Definitions Audio Levels ID Messages Timers Personalities Radio Name Radio Type RX Activity Multiple Conditions This setting Multiple Conditions determines what conditions need to be met Require All Selected Conditions eg COR and CTCSS before the receiver is either active or Acc
54. this configuration No software set up is needed This port configuration is considered as an unbalanced port 11 Tactical Communications Bridge T CB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Tait TB 9100 Repeater Interfacing When connecting the TCB to a TB 9100 series P25 repeater balanced audio and repeater powered PTT will be required In this mode the COR and PTT will connect to the opto isolators and there will be a repeater reference power The Power reference is available on Pin 5 White Blue so do not connect this pin to chassis ground It is very important to verify that Switch 5 is off If the switch is incorrectly in the ON position Vinput and Ground will be connected causing the resettable fuse on the radio card to blow Switch 1 Off Switch 2 Off Switch 3 On PTT goes to ground when active Switch 4 On Opto Isolator referenced to Vinput Switch 5 Off Switch 6 Off Switch 7 On Un Balanced Receive Audio Selected Switch 8 Off Switch 9 On Un Balanced Transmit Audio Selected Switch 10 Off RJ 45 Pin Out for this configuration Pin CAT 5 White Orange PTT Output PTT signal goes to Vref on Transmit Pin 2 CAT 5 Orange COR Input Active Low COR Can be inverted in set up Pin 3 CAT 5 White Green CTCSS Input Active Low CTCSS Can be inverted in set up Pin 4 CAT 5 Blue Audio Output Lo Connects to Ground Pin 5 CAT 5 White Blue External Reference Connector to the TCB s 1
55. tilized the timer determines how long a receiver must be inactive before recalling the Initial ID message Half Duplex The time after a PTT goes from active to inactive before the receiver is enabled This timer is used to fix the issues with ping ponging Pending ID This timer is only used when the transmitter ID system is enabled When utilized the timer determines how long a receiver must be inactive before recalling the Pending ID message The timer needs to be shorter than the Initial ID timer in order to utilize the Pending ID message Impolite ID This timer is only used when the transmitter ID system is enabled When utilized the timer determines how long the TCB waits when an ID is requested either the Initial ID timer or the Pending ID timer has expired before sending the Impolite ID message Typically set for 20 to 30 seconds 29 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Audio Levels ID Messages Timers Personalities Radio Name RadioType RX Activity E Definitions Factory Personalities The factory defined Load Personality radio settings levels for specific connected Factory Personalities User Personalities radios If your radio is not in the list anda 3 Hand Held Elle _save settings radio near your radio type is not listed then Warning Custom settings will be lost start with a generic profile Route Control Type Tait Radio 7 When conne
56. time 0 Slow VOX response Waits the longest between words 1 Medium VOX response Default 2 Fast VOX response Waits the shortest between words Response First High High VOX Sensitivity Changed Second High High VOX Response Time Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 12 PP LLL Adjust a Port s Receiver Level 12 PP LLL This command allows the ports Receiver level to be changed This is helpful when the TCB is located remotely and changes are necessary If AGC Automatic Gain Control is enabled the TCB uses the Receiver Level as a reference starting point The level is then automatically changed PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 LLL Receiver Level from 000 to 100 Response High High Receiver Level Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 39 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 13 PPA Control a Receiver s AGC setting 13 PP A This command allows the ports AGC Automatic Gain Control to be enabled or disabled If enabled the TCB will adjust the Receivers audio level to a setting that best suits the interface card If disabled the Receivers audio level is used and not changed Command 12 sets the Receivers audio level The audio sounds best in most conditions when the AGC setting is enabled PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 A AGC control setting 0 Enables the Receivers AGC Control Default 1 Enable Manual Control AGC Off
57. udio Slow means the voice inflections are slower and the controller will wait longer between pauses in the voice before treating the receiver as inactive Medium is faster and Fast is the fastest VOX threshold is the sensitivity of the DSP in detecting the presence of audio As the number gets smaller the sensitivity increases The higher the number the less sensitive the VOX system is 32 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 DTMF This function will not recognize an active receiver unless a DTMF is sent by the user then the receiver is active The cause the receiver to go inactive the user sends a DTMF character This mode is generally used by telephone access to the controller where a COR line is not available and the user does not wish to have the ring tones sent out the connected radio ports VoIP Receiving Data This setting is utilized when a virtual VoIP port is used The controller determines the VoIP stream is active when the controller receives streaming data When the data stops streaming the VoIP is treated as inactive This feature is only utilized with VoIP configured ports Resource Specific Activity This access mode is designed for certain interfaces where a hybrid analog audio and digital control signals are used For example an MSAT G2 satellite radio interface is considered a hybrid interface The controller watches the MSAT data stream to see if it is active bef
58. ut Switch 8 Off Switch 9 On 26 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 Switch ON OFF definition When a switch is referred to being On the little tab on the switch is slid to the On indicator Make sure when changing the position of a switch that the switch tab is firmly slid to the position required Switch configuration reference On the back of each of the Dual Radio Module there is a table referenced Switch Settings that outlines the definition of each switch Only change the 10 position switch when configuring the audio The 8 position switch on the back of the board is for configuring the RS 232 ports which will be covered later cae Tactical Communications Bridge T CB iP2User s Manual V1 00 TCB s Pre fabricated radio cables Factory Default Setting The default setting of the TCB s radio port supports the TCB s pre fabricated radio cables Typically the switch settings do not need to be changed In certain applications the switch settings will need to be changed Switch 1 On PTT connected to the Lo side of the Transmit Audio Switch 2 Off Switch 3 Off Switch 4 On Opto Isolator Anode connected to TCB Vinput Switch 5 Off Switch 6 On Balanced Receiver Audio Selected Switch 7 Off Switch 8 On Balanced Transmit Audio Selected Switch 9 Off Switch 10 On Balanced Receiver Audio Selected RJ 45 Pin Out for this configuration Pin 1
59. vidual radio ports The user can manipulate the talk groups with either a touch screen mouse clicks or keyboard commands When changes are required for the radio ports the user can click right mouse button click on the radio port to access the ports set up features Clicking on a radio port enables communications out the selected port while clicking and dragging the radio port into a talk group enables manipulation of the group When utilizing Voice over Network VON or VOIP technology the user can receive audio and send audio to the TCB remotely enabling a complete remote operated solution a lid munications o cco FF O O O 0s VHF Radio gt O Q Q all 4 UHF Radio 0 VHF Radio N A A Wiesthey 07 UHFRadio Q os 800 MHz Q tes Monitor Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Remote Control Interface Grid View Dispatch Screen 18 06 800 MHz Q Q Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 TCB Remote Control Interface Step 1 Download the latest firmware for your TCB unit Visit www link comm com security Select the TCB unit you have and press the Support link on the right side of the screen You can now access the firmware manuals and GUI software for your unit Getting Started The TCB Remote Control Interface TCB Console is an alternate way to control the TCB The remote control interface runs on a standard PC which allows for easier setup due to a larger screen size and
60. zero when communicating over conventional radios and 1 50 seconds when communicating over trunked systems PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 VVV Digital Audio Delay value in 10mS increments Default 000 seconds when Conventional Radio Selected Default 150 1 50 seconds when Trunked Radio Selected Response High High Digital Audio Delay Changed Long Beep Error encountered try again 45 Tactical Communications Bridge TCB iP2User s Manual V1 00 DTMF Command Description 30 PPCP Change the Polarity of the COR amp CTCSS input lines 30 PP C P This command allows the user to change the polarity of the COR and CTCSS lines available on the radio ports RJ 45 connector The inputs default as Active Low requires a OV or ground as active but can be programmed to be either polarity The COR and CTCSS input lines are connected to an optical isolator to act as a barrier between the TCB and the interfacing equipment The Cathode of the optical isolator is connected to the RJ 45 The user can either provide an external powering source for the optical isolator or the TCB iP2 s power input can be used Note You must enter both the COR C and CTCSS P parameters for correct execution of this command PP Port Number Ranges from 01 to 12 C Receivers COR line polarity 0 Active Low COR line Default 1 Active High COR line P Receivers CTCSS line polarity 0 Active Low CTCSS line Default 1

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