TSC-4400 - Technisonic Industries
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1. 2 5 Programming a Frequency 2 7 Remote Operation Set Up 1 2 8 Remote Control Board P N 923051 1 2 9 Remote Control Board P N 943180 1 2 10 Optional Loudspeaker Headphone Installation 2 13 External Loudspeaker 2 13 Headset MaD what RE 2 13 Transceiver Adjustments and Settings 2 13 Operational Check wud oe see du ee ee DA edo A 2 13 Storage rrr PETI A 2 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued Paragraph Title SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 Introduction 3 2 Installation are ee lea 3 3 Operator s Switches Controls and Indicators 3 4 Operating Instructions 3 4 1 Transmitter Operation Local Mode 3 4 2 Receiver Operation Local Mode 3 4 3 SWitcChing OFF 2 uu 24 we we wer wer 3 4 4 External DC Operation LIST OF TABLES Table No Title 1 1 TSC 4400 Configurations 1 2 TSC 4400 Leading Particulars 2 1 ICAO Frequency Pairing Plan 2 2 Remote Control Connector Functions 2 3 Remote Control Board P N 923051 1 Settings 2 4 Remote Control Board P N 943180 1 Settings 3 1 Operator s Switches Controls and Indicato2. 3 4 Six Chanel Selection e rice e cR Sc d DC i c 3 5 Copyright and Trademark acknowledgement Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 DCOM Internet Explorer registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation DPL is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc 0 1 Adobe Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader are registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc 1 1 1 2 1 3 or or SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION This publication provides operating and installation information on the TiL TDP 90 Programming Software for 8 33 kHz AM series transceivers The TDP software allows a standard PC to retrieve data from a connected 8 33kHz AM series transceiver for editing storing and sharing with other 8 33 2 AM series transceivers With the software you can create save and print archives of your 8 33 kHz AM series transceiver channel settings DESCRIPTION The TiL TDP 90 software is a 32 bit Windows application that will work under Windows 95 Windows 98 and Windows NT 4 0 There are no known issues preventing the TDP 90 from working under Windows 2000 Please see section 2 for details on your particular installation MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows 95 Intel 486 or compatible based PC Windows 95 with the latest Service Releases Packs installed Installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or any Microsoft app
3. Selects either Local or Land Line Current Loop Keying Selects DC or Current Loop Keying operation Selects either Land Line L L or Single Line S L and DC or Ground keying operation Selects Tone and or DC Keying enable or disable Selects between Internal or External Current loop keying CL ECL J7 Keying timer Enable Disable Input Connector Output Connector NOTE Bold Italics indicate Factory default configurations Figure 2 3 Line Interface Remote Control Board P N 923051 1 Control Configuration for Multi Tone Control Board Assembly 943180 T oo Q t J 1 e STANDARD KEYING TONE PROTOCOL EIA KEYING TONE PROTOCOL TONE KEYING OFF D x Jl TECHNISDNIC IND LTD 2 Je 250 WATLINE AVE MUL TI TONE tase apace ONT CONTROL BOARD E ASSY48943180 3 REV E DN KEYING TIMER OFF C L GND KEYING N DENOTES FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION R6 Tx audio level adjustment 25 dBm J 1 Standard or EIA R24 Keying Tone Attenuator Keying tone protocol R26 1950 Hz tone level adjustment 2 Selects Tone and or Current Loop R41 2175 Hz tone level adjustment Ground Keying enable or disable R59 Rx Audio level adjustment 13 Selects Keying timer Enable Disable 10 dBm 4 Input Connector R64 Time out timer 5 Output Connector 90 sec default NOTE Bold Italics indicate Factory default configurations Fig
4. 1 2 3 4 selects the COM RS 232 Serial COMmunications port on your computer to which the transceiver is connected On computers manufactured after 1990 COM 1 is typically a 9 pin male D connector COM 2 may be either a 9 pin male or 25 pin male D connector COM 3 and COM 4 are available in the TDP 90 software as a valid option although they typically exist only in a computer with a third party serial communications card installed The COM port setting is automatically saved The next time the TDP 90 software is executed the previously selected COM port will be used NOTE The TDP 90 software assumes you have an available and properly configured COM port and assumes that TSC 4400 transceiver is connected 3 3 3 3 3 Help Menu TDP 90 v1 02 File Data amp TDP 30 5R Help Contents PII E3 Terminal windo About Figure 3 3 3 Help Menu TDP 90 6R Help Contents will start the Windows Help dialog for the TDP 90 software Here you will find hardware connection and operating information as well as troubleshooting tips and answers to some Frequently Asked Questions About displays Technisonic company and contact information as well as the revision number of the TDP software in the Terminal window screen 3 4 3 3 4 Channel Selection Figure 3 3 4 1 Single channel E3 TDP 90 v1 02 w w 119 265 N 136 990 Figure 3 3 4 2 Six channels The
5. dad 331dv v DNIWAVeIDUSId ZH G2 E 8 O 5000001 90 0 O 06 RS 232 TECHNISONIC IND LTD 240 TRADERS BLVD MISSISSAUGA 142 1 7 Je CRYSTAL FILTER ASSY SERIAL 023567 cv Figure 2 2 Programming Interface Board with Crystal Filter Option 2 4 2 2 5 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 REPLACEMENT 1 Align the two female connectors on the control board with the male connectors on the Mother Board using the four mounting holes and standoffs as a guide Secure control board to the Mother Board standoffs with four screws and washers 2 Replace dust cover as described in paragraph 2 2 1 Remove Replace Crystal Filter Board 923069 umper Board p n 923074 REMOVAL 1 Remove dust cover of unit as described in Paragraph 2 2 1 3 Remove and retain the four screws securing the crystal filter board p n 923069 1 or jumper Board p n 923074 to the standoffs on the external frequency set module A5A1 Pull the crystal filter board assembly straight up to avoid damaging the connector pins REPLACEMENT 1 Align the pins on the bottom of the crystal filter board with their sockets on the memory set board Push the crystal filter board straight down until it rests on the memory set board standoffs and secure with the four mounting screws 2 Connect Module A5A1 co axial jumper leads to jumper J 2 P3 on Rx Tx Module Al if not already connected Eithe
6. greater than 0 5uV will open the squelch At most airports this will not be an adequate level of squelch Recommended procedure The squelch taper on a dual conversion receiver looks as follows Squelch knob position Squelch setting 12 o clock 0 5uV 3 o clock 1 2uV 3 30 position 2 5uV 4 o clock 3uV Fully clockwise YuV It is recommended that the squelch be set to at least 2 5uV 3 30 knob position at busy airport locations If ACARS signals are present on adjacent or nearby channels the squelch level should be at least 3uV 4 o clock to prevent ACARS bleed through The VOLUME control can then be adjusted in a clockwise direction to increase the audio level or in a counter clockwise direction to decrease the audio level which can be heard on the internal loudspeaker 3 6 NOTE When an extemal loudspeaker or headset is connected to the SPEAKER PHONE jack of the transceiver the internal loudspeaker is automatically disconnected The VOLUME control will now control the audio level applied to the external loudspeaker or headset as applicable 3 4 3 Switching OFF To switch off the transceiver 1 Set the POWER ON OFF on transceiver to switch to OFF 2 Verify that all indicator LED s on the front panel are OFF NOTE When the transceiver is switched OFF there is no current drain from extemal DC 3 4 4 EXTERNAL DC OPERATION 1 Set AC ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Refer to Figure 3 1 for pin locations to hook up ext
7. diskette icon provides the same function in a single mouse click Print will create a text file of the channel list as presented in the Frequency List window Once the Print function is invoked you will be prompted to enter the serial number of the currently connected transceiver The printout will append a header to the top of the page that includes the serial number of the transceiver as well as the time and date The printout can be filed as a record of the frequencies that programmed into that particular transceiver The printer icon provides the same function in a single mouse click Exit will quit the TDP 90 program If you have not saved your data or if any changes were made to your data set since your last save the TDP will warn you of this and allow you to do so before quitting 3 2 3 3 2 Data Transfer Menu TDP 90 71 02 IJ File Help Download Upload Termir Frequency editing window Com 118 000 v Lomz Com Come Figure 3 3 2 Data Menu Download to Radio instructs the TDP 90 software to transfer the frequency data in the list to the memory channels in the connected 8 33 kHz AM transceiver The Dn icon provides the same function in a single mouse click Upload from Radio instructs the TDP 90 program to wait for and read the channel data from the memory channels in the connected 8 33 kHz AM transceiver The Up icon provides the same function in a single mouse click
8. 216 mm 8 5 in MAX 70 mm 2 75 in MAX 260 mm 10 25 in MAX 1 8 Kg 3 Ib 15 oz MAX TRANSMITTER Power Output Adjustable 2 7 Watts Audio Input 0 05 Vrms to 2 0 Vrms Speech Processor Dynamic Range Modulation Audio Distortion 90 mod Low Power Audio Distortion 90 mod with Linear Amplifier at High Power Audio Frequency Response 300 Hz to 2 500 Hz 1 3 dB Spurious Emissions 60 dB below carrier Hum and Noise 45 dB below modulated carrier RECEIVER RF Input Impedance 50S VSWR 2 1 Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 1 kHz 30 Mod 1 5 uvolts Selectivity 25 2 Channel Spacing Bandwidth at 6 dB Points Greater Than 15 kHz Bandwidth at 60 dB Points Less Than 22 kHz Selectivity 8 33 kHz Channel Spacing Bandwidth at 6 dB Points Greater Than 10 kHz Bandwidth at 60 dB Points Less Than 15 kHz Adjacent Channel Selectivity 25kHz and 8 33kHz Greater Than 80 dB Spurious Response Attenuation Greater than 90 dB Frequency Stability 40EC to 55EC 1 000 Hz RF AGC 5 uvolts to 1 volt Audio Level change of less than 3 dB Intermodulation Ultimate Sensitivity 30 uvolts 300 uvolts Unwanted Radiation Hum amp Noise 1mV RF 30 MOD Loudspeaker Output Phone Output 100 mW into 600 S Audio Distortion 1mV RF Input 30 MOD 3 MAX Audio Distortion ImV RF Input 90 MOD 5 MAX Audio Output Limiting Less than 1 dB 30 to 100 MOD Audio Frequency Response 300 2 2500 Hz 1 3 dB Audio Acquisition Time Less than 50 msecs Audio Sq
9. OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ANY LIABILITY OF THE DISTRIBUTOR IS EXCLUDED AS FAR AS LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No Setup will close To install TDP 90 you must accept this agreement lt Back Yes No Figure 2 1 3 License Agreement In order to Install the TDP 90 Software onto your computer you must agree to the terms of the license agreement and confirm so by clicking on OK in the License dialog box Choose Destination Location Setup will install TDP S0 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder You can choose not to install TDP 90 by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder C 4 Technisonic Industries TDP 90 Browse Figure 2 1 4 Program Installation Dialog 2 2 2 1 1 Windows 95 If your computer does not have Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or any other Microsoft application no later than mid 1998 installed then it is possible that certain essential system files are outdated If these system files are outdated your system will not meet the minimum requirements for installing and operating a large variety of new software including the TDP software If your computer DOES meet the minimum requirements you may proceed to step 3 1 To update Windows 95 you will need to install an
10. channels The frequency entered will determine whether the channel will be wide or narrow mode based on the Combined 8 33 2 25 kHz ICAO Frequency Channel Pairing Plan For example if you program 118 000 into a memory the transceiver will operate on 118 000 MHz in wide band mode If you program 118 005 into a memory the transceiver will operate on 118 000 MHz in narrow band mode For the most part this will be transparent to the user since a frequency will be issued in the ICAO format and the radio will select wide or narrow mode Refer to the chart below TABLE 2 1 COMBINED 8 33 25 kHz ICAO FREQUENCY CHANNEL PAIRING PLAN Frequency Entered MHz Actual Operating Frequency Channel Spacing kHz etc etc etc 2 6 2 3 4 Programming a Frequency Having ascertained the desired operating frequency continue as follows Run the TDP 90 program on the computer Click on the Data pull dow n list and select the serial port to which the transceiver is connected Set the program for 1 channel Turn on power to the transceiver Click on the Up icon to retrieve the frequencies from the radio You will see activity inthe Terminal window as data is being transferred Edit the frequencies as desired Click on the Dn icon to copy the frequency to the transceiver You will see activity inthe Terminal window as data is being transferred Click on the diskette icon to save the file Click on the printer icon to print a hard copy of the freq
11. cord in AC chassis connector on rear panel 5 Install Remote Control connector to 9 Pin or 25 Pin connector as required Refer to Figure 3 1 for connector pin outs 6 Connect antenna connector to rear panel chassis N Type connector OPERATOR S SWITCHES CONTROLS AND INDICATORS A view of the front and rear panel is given in Figure 3 1 A functional description of each of the operator s switches controls and indicators and the microphone PRESS TO TALK switch is given in Table 3 1 Operator s Switches Controls and Indicators 3 1 EXTERNAL 9 PIN DC IN REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR DETAIL GND Sovoc AC POWER ANTE Al CONNECTOR e I e e 25 PIN RJ11 TYPE RJ11 TYPE 15 PIN REMOTE CONTROL LOCAL LINE LAND LINE CONTROL CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR ONNECTO DETAIL DETAIL 1 13 8 14 25 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING INTERFACE POWER ON Tx ON INDICATOR SQUELCH INDICATOR MAIN POWER GREEN MDICATOR vei ow LOUDSPEAKER SWITCH GREEN Technisonic Industries Limited MODEL TSC 4400 50 WATT SINGLE CHANNEL VHF AM TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING INTERFACE Co UELCH OL 292 O PHO MIC PTT SPEAKER PHONE MAIN FUSE BODEN CONNECTOR Nat Figure 3 1 Single Channel Transceiver Controls and Indicators 3 2 TABLE 3 1 OPERATOR S SWITCHES CONTROLS AND INDICATORS SWITCHES CONTROLS amp
12. newer files WinZip Self Extractor TDP90 Install exe This program will unpack and install on your computer en software provided by Technisonic Industries BE Click the Setup button to proceed About Figure 2 1 1 Setup Extraction Dialog Welcome Welcome to the 90 Setup program This program will install TDP 90 on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Figure 2 1 2 Welcome Dialog This is a standard Welcome dialog box To continue installation click on Next In any one of the dialog boxes program installation can be stopped at any time by clicking the Cancel button 2 1 Software License greement x Please read the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement TDP 90 6R 1 01 Copyright 2001 Technisonic Industries Ltd Disclaimer of Warranty THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE DISTRIBUTED 5 IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES 45 TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY
13. update available on Microsoft s website called DCOM95 dcom95 exe To download DCOM95 just enter this current as of the release date of this manual Internet URL for the file in your location bar in your Internet Brow ser http dow nload microsoft com msdow nload dcom 95 x86 en dcom95 exe Your Browser will invoke a SAVE AS dialog box for you to save the file Keep track of where you place it as you will be required to locate it and RUN it Conveniently the file will fit on a regular IBM Formatted 3 1 44MB floppy disk for easy transport and distribution If you have the DCOM95 EXE update file on a floppy disk copy place it in a temporary location on your Hard disk 2 RUN DCOM95 by locating and double clicking on it in Windows Explorer Any System files on your computer that are OLDER than the ones contained in the DCOM95 update will be replaced You will be asked to restart your computer Do so and when the computer has finished booting you will have an updated Operating System that will meet the requirements of the TDP software 3 To install the TDP software locate the TDP90_Install exe file on the CD ROM using Windows Explorer When you have located it double click it to start the setup process You will see the first Setup dialog Figure 2 1 1 Click on the Setup button to continue installation The Setup will unpack the necessary components After it completes you will see a Welcome dialog box Click Next gt to c
14. ERATING INSTRUCTIONS ka SORDO Qu bu Q ra A a EL s 3 1 Getting Started en cru ert ecu Eres LM EIE 3 1 Pul DOWN MENUS tas ja dts ct Ps a e uc a s a oc a Bu a ec i 3 2 3 3 1 Fil Menu Re A uA end ae 3 2 3 3 2 Data Transfer Men adiecta ic REA EE S RE E ERES 3 3 3 3 3 Help Menu eu Uerum Br ERU MEUS 3 4 3 3 4 Channel 5 3 5 Sample Upload and Download 3 6 RS 232 Serial Technical Data 3 7 QQ N F NN NN Q N IB UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ RUN N ES LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Title Page Setup Extraction Dialog a ee e REA EROR UR A dh 2 1 Welcome Dialog vor ot eh ta ag da etre de 2 1 License Agreement uu c eT a e A CR e we Ga 2 2 Program Installation Dialog 8 2 2 Programming Connections for Mobile transceivers 2 6 Programming Connections for Base Station transceivers 2 7 Programming Connections for Rack Mount transceivers 2 7 File Menu Pulld Wn s ea e Re TR e e RAN tl 3 2 Data Menu P UlldOWiIN 5 ito dut ROT ELE RU HE Saa 3 3 Help Men Pulldown x 4023 08 EDEN VERE EEG es rud 3 4 Single Channel Selection
15. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION INDICATORS 1 POWER ON OFF A toggle switch applies the AC power to the power supply and the SWITCH DC voltage to the transceiver The transceiver is switched to ON in the toggle UP position the transceiver is switched OFF in the toggle DOWN position 2 POWER ON LED A GREEN LED Indicates when the POWER ON OFF switch is set to INDICATOR ON and voltage is applied to the transceiver 3 SQUELCH A linear potentiometer determines the squelch threshold level When CONTROL the SQUELCH CONTROL is rotated in the counter clockwise direction the SQUELCH GREEN LED indicates that the squelch is connecting demodulated audio to the VOLUME control SQUELCH A GREEN LED indicates the squelch circuit is connecting demodulated INDICATOR audio signal to the VOLUME control An AMBER LED indicates when the transceiver is keyed by the AMBER LED microphone PRESS TO TALK PTT switch or remote land line and INDICATOR the transceiver is operated in the Tx mode The Tx ON AMBER LED switches OFF when the transceiver is operated in the receive mode VOLUME A logarithmic potentiometer determines the audio level applied to the CONTROL internal speaker when the transceiver is operated in the receive mode When the SPEAKER PHONE connector is in use the internal loudspeaker is disconnected and the VOLUME CONTROL sets the audio level applied to the external speaker or headphone 7 MIC PTT A standard 0 2 inch 3 pole jack is provided to connect a micro
16. Re connect flat cable to transceiver module Secure flat cable to the side of transceiver module with two screws and two washers Connect flat cable running out of the transceiver module to the external memory set board Connect DC and RF connectors to rear of transceiver module 4 Replace and secure the top cover of the transceiver module with the screws removed in step 3 of the REMOVAL instructions Replace top dust cover as described in paragraph 2 2 1 Remove Replace External Single Channel Memory Set Module A5A1 REMOVAL 1 Remove dust cover as described in paragraph 2 2 1 remove top cover of transceiver module 2 Disconnect the two crystal filter co axial cable leads for jumper J 2 P3 on the Rx Tx module Al located in the transceiver module 3 Remove and retain four screws securing Memory Set Board Module A5A1 piggy back to the standoffs on the power supply cover See Figure 2 1 for location REPLACEMENT 1 Secure the Memory Set Module to the stand offs located on the power supply cover by the four screws Re connect coaxial leads for RF crystal filter Remove Replace Control Board REMOVAL 1 Remove dust cover as described in paragraph 2 2 1 CAUTION Care must be taken when removing or replacing Control Board to avoid damage to Motherboard Connector Pins 2 Remove and retain four screws securing Control Board piggy back to the Mother Board standoffs Remove Control Board from Mother Board 2 3 O
17. UDIO FILTER amp SIDE TONE R63 OPTIONAL TO ACCESS REMOVE TRANSCEIVER COVER CONFERENCE x AUDIO R7 e ac MODULATION O RBO R53 MODULE POWER H POUE SUPPLY e e eo ts Y P ee 5 2 9 a Figure 2 5Transceiver Adjustments and Settings 2 14 3 1 3 2 3 3 SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION This section includes a functional description of each switch control indicator and connector located on the front and rear panels of the portable transceiver including the PRESS TO TALK switch located on the microphone Operating instructions for transmit receive and the special functions are also included INSTALLATION The TSC 4400 Transceiver is designed to be mounted in a 19 inch rack An AC Line cord P N 927002 1 is supplied for connection to AC Power A 9 Pin connector mates with Positronic GM9MSCGOOOVL or equivalent and a 25 Pin Connector mates with Amphenol 170 255 or equivalent are provided for connection with external DC and 2 Wire or 4 Wire 600 ohm dedicated lines A 50 ohm N Type connector is provided for connection to an external antenna Refer to Section 2 for frequency selection and remote control setup details 1 Mount Transceiver in 19 inch rack with 4 screws 2 Install Microphone in Microphone PTT connector if required 3 Ensure that Transceiver POWER ON OFF switch is set to OFF 4 Install AC line
18. VHF AM SINGLE CHANNEL 50 WATT TRANSCEIVER MODEL TSC 4400 011211 1 Installation and Operating Instructions TiL Document No 04RE331 Rev n c March 2004 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Blvd Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 web si 2 WARNING Do not make physical contact with antenna when transmitter is on This unit can produce over 50 watts of power when transmitting CAUTION This unit contains static sensitive devices Weara grounded wrist strap and or conductive gloves when handling printed circuit boards CAUTION ANTENNA MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TRANSCEIVER BEFORE TURNING POWER ON WARRANTY INFORMATION The rack mounted Single Channel Transceiver Model TSC 4400 is under warranty for one year from date of purchase Failed units caused by defective parts or workmanship should be returned to Technisonic Industries Limited 250 Watline Avenue Mississauga Ontario 147 1 4 Amherst Tel 905 890 2113 Tel 716 691 0669 Fax 905 890 5338 A Page REV PAGE o DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED Complete Original release March document 2004 QQ N NR BWWWNNNNNNN FE Q N N N NJ NJ NJ N N NJ NJ SN N NS N N N N N N N N N N N N OY U1 Ui 9 CJ UJ CU GU NJ N N N N N TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page GENERAL DESCRIPTION Introd ction Y
19. a ra Ra tue Rt tst ots est z Sate g ba to 2 Wa tet oba ta t f 1 1 Description lt uds ee ese CERO xe RC xU s 1 1 qTransceiver Modules esi en Es diete as 1 2 Power Supply Module P N 043603 1 1 2 RF Amplifier Modules P N 043604 1 Model PA 50 1 2 Mother Board P N 033588 1 1 2 Remote Control B ardS noraso Rm RAT RTT 1 2 Crystal Filter Option 1 1 3 Modes of Operation 1 3 Local Remote Operation 1 3 AC and DE Operation an 2 Er are ee E t tet 1 4 Technical summary ar ueber astaq ied 1 4 PREPARATION FOR USE AND STORAGE 5 Ur C 2 1 Disassembly AsSemlbly 5 e nitso uiis foe den tete den food 2 1 Remove Replace Cover Assembly 2 1 Remove Replace Transceiver 2 1 Remove Replace Memory Set Board Module APA1 2 3 Remove Replace Control Board 2 3 Remove Replace Crystal Filter Board P N 923069 2 5 Channel Frequency Programming 2 5 2 mot a RE RE 2 5 Frequency Range 2 5 Frequency Programming Requirements
20. away from the microphone Press and hold the PRESS TO TALK switch of the microphone during transmission Ensure that the Tx ON amber LED is ON Speak slowly and distinctly into the microphone using specified operating procedures during transmission When message is ended release the PRESS TO TALK switch of the microphone 3 5 3 4 2 7 8 The transceiver is now operating in the receive mode Verify that the Tx ON amber LED is OFF Receiver Operation Local Mode To operate the transceiver in the receive mode proceed as follows Ensure that the PRESS TO TALK switch on the microphone is NOT depressed and verify that the Tx ON amber LED is OFF Verify that the correct operating frequency is indicated on the front panel Adjust the SQUELCH control to suit local reception conditions When the SQUELCH control is rotated in the counter clockwise direction the SQUELCH indicator green LED will switch to ON indicating that the squelch circuit is connecting the demodulated audio output to the VOLUME control Further adjustment of the SQUELCH control determines the squelch setting IMPORTANT NOTE The dual conversion receiver s squelch knob must be rotated significantly more clockwise 4 o clock position to obtain the same squelch setting 3uV as a single conversion receiver s squelch knob set to the 12 o clock straight up position If the receiver s squelch knob is set to the 12 o clock position signals with a level
21. ceiver Plug the female end of a 9 pin serial cable into the 9 pin D connector on the front panel of the unit Connect the other end of the serial cable to an available Serial COM Port on your PC Plug the transceiver into 120VAC and turn the unit on JURE uus RACKMOUNT TRANSCEIVER SERIAL CABLE FIGURE 2 2 2 2 6 3 1 3 2 SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL This section contains instructions for proper operation of the TDP 90 software and explains the various elements of the Graphical User Interface GUI NOTE The following images are examples only and may not reflect your particular data settings or current TDP software version GETTING STARTED To start the TDP 90 in Windows simply click the Start menu gt Programs gt Transceiver Data Programmer gt TDP 90 The program will start and the following Graphical User Interface GUI will appear The current version number is shown in square brackets on the title bar The pull down menus and icons provide the set up and operating functions The Terminal window displays communication activity as it occurs The Channels pull down tab provides selection for single or six channel transceivers The number of channels in the Frequency editing window changes accordingly Select 1 Channel TxRx for the TSC 4400 The frequency as displayed in the Frequency e
22. dio OUT Level Range 15 dBm to 10 dBm Sets Timeout Timer Range 30 to 300 Seconds Sets Receive Audio Output Balance 2 9 2 4 2 Two Wire Line Interface Board P N 943180 1 Provides remote control Base Station operation on 2 wire 600 ohm lines Two wire Line Interface board with EIA multi tone standard 2175Hz continuous tone DC keying of ground keying over audio lines The multi tone keying format consists of a high level 2175 tone followed by a 1950 Hz guard tone and then a low level 2175 Hz continuous tone is utilized to key the transceiver This board will also support 15mA current loop or ground keying Refer to Figure 2 4 for jumper locations to set functions and line level adjustments for this board Summary of jumper settings follow Pins are numbers increase as you go from top to bottom or left to right on the connector Set J 1 for ST standard 2175Hz continuous Tone keying or for multi tone keying format Set J 2 for Tone keying function ON left jumper position or OFF right jumper position Set J 3 for Time out timer OFF left jumper position or ON right jumper position See Figure 2 4 for location of jumpers and left right orientation TABLE 2 4 REMOTE CONTROL BOARD P N 943180 1 SETTINGS CONTROL FUNCTION umper Pin 1 and Pin 2 for ST standard 2175 Hz continuous tone Keying umper Pin 2 and Pin 3 for EIA multi tone Keying umper Pin 1 and Pin 2 for Tone Keying umper Pin 4 and Pin 5 for Current Loop 15
23. diting window can be changed by clicking on the channel window and entering the frequency File Data Help amp im Terminal window Frequency editing window 118 000 w Figure 3 3 1 Main Graphical User Interface Note Use of a mouse is highly recommended It is possible however to use the TDP software without a mouse by using the Tab Shift Tab and cursor keys to navigate through the program interface You will note that all menu items and buttons have an underlined letter By pressing the Alt key and the underlined letter in the menu bar or button you can pull down that menu item eg Alt F would down the file menu You could then cursor down to the desired function or press the underlined letter for the corresponding function 3 1 3 3 PULL DOWN MENUS The TDP 90 program has several functions available through the use of pull down menus Through these menus you can invoke file functions print the channel list initiate communications with a connected TFM 90 and quit the TDP software 3 3 1 File Menu 90 v1 02 Jof Data Help Figure 3 3 1 File Menu Open will allow you to select and load and existing file that was previously saved on disk The yellow folder icon provides the same function in a single mouse click Save will allow you to save the current data into a file with a name of your choice The be any length up to 64 characters
24. e TDP software locate the TDP90_Install exe file on the CD ROM using Windows Explorer When you have located it double click it to start the setup process You will see the first Setup dialog Figure 2 1 1 Click on the Setup button to continue installation The Setup will unpack the necessary components After it completes you will see a Welcome dialog box Click Next gt to continue Before you can continue you will have to agree to the terms of the License Agreement by clicking OK Figure 2 1 3 The setup wizard may or may not ask to reboot the computer depending on which components your system required from the installation package If so let the computer restart and run setup again to complete the installation process No further reboots will be required 2 4 After setup finishes unpacking the software a dialog box will pop up with the option to continue by clicking on the Next gt button see Figure 2 1 4 exit the setup or at this time you may choose an alternate location for the installation If you have no objections to the default location just click on the Next gt button to continue the installation The TDP installation will ask what START menu Program Group you want the TDP software shortcut installed Click FINISH if the default Program Group name is adequate The Data Programming Software is now installed and ready to use with an 8 33 kHz AM series Transceiver 2 5 2 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rack Mount Trans
25. efer to Table 2 3 for connector details 25 Pin D type connector provides connections required for remote operation Refer to Table 2 3 for connector details RJ 11 type connector provides parallel connection to the 2 Wire Tx Rx audio from remote line interface board This connector supports 2 wire operation only Denotes items located on rear panel 3 4 3 4 3 4 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Refer to appropriate Operating Instructions for use with Remote Control Unit NOTE The following operating procedures are intended specifically for Local Operation Ensure that the microphone connector is connected to the MIC PTT connector of the transceiver Set the SQUELCH control in the fully counter clockw ise CCW position Set the VOLUME control in the 12 o clock centre position Set the POWER ON OFF switch to ON Verify that the POWER ON green LED is ON Proceed to operate in the transmit mode paragraph 3 4 1 or operate in the receive mode paragraph 3 4 2 as required Transmitter Operation Local Mode To operate the transceiver in the transmit mode proceed as follows 1 2 Set RF POWER switch if applicable to desired operating level Hold the microphone in one hand with the upper edge of the microphone as close as possible to the upper lip NOTE This technique activates the noise cancelling feature of the microphone The microphone is most effective when sound is inch 12 7 mm or more
26. erating modes operate in parallel 1 LOCAL OPERATION In local operation voice audio keying functions are routed from the microphone not supplied to the transceiver Receive audio is routed to the internal loudspeaker and phone jack located on the front panel 2 REMOTE OPERATION In Remote operation transmit audio keying PTT and receive audio functions are routed over land lines to the 600 ohm remote inputs Internal jumpers can be set for DC ground tone transmitter keying and to provide DC squelch signal and RF Output Power signal depending on the remote control board installed Receive audio is routed to the internal loudspeaker and is adjustable by the volume control Transmit audio is also routed to the internal loudspeaker at an internally adjustable preset level see conference audio 1 3 1 3 1 AC and DC Operation 1 4 The unit can be operated by external 120 240 VAC or external 50 VDC amp 12 VDC 1 OPERATION During operation the unit can charge trickle charge external batteries via the external connectors mounted on the rear panel of the unit Refer to section 3 for remote connector pin details regarding DC operation 2 DC OPERATION The unit can be operated from an external DC supply which provides 50V DC nominal 12V DC nominal TECHNICAL SUMMARY A summary of electrical operational mechanical and physical characteristics of the Single Channel Transce
27. ernal DC Power Section 3 Addendum A Til Document No 04RE332 This document contains designs and other information which are the property of Technisonic Industries Ltd Except for rights expressiy granted by contract to the Canadian Government or to the United States Government this document may not in whole or in part be duplicated or disclosed or used for manufacture of the part disclosed herein without the prior permission of Technisonic Industries Ltd TiL TDP 90 Data Programming Software for the TSC 4400 Transceiver Installation and Operating Instructions TiL Document No 04RE332 Rev n c March 2004 240 Traders Blvd E Mississauga Ontario 147 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 www til ca 7 Technisonic Industries Limited i Paragraph SECTION 1 NH SECTION 2 2 1 2 2 SECTION 3 UJ UJ UJ UJ N HB ww vun TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 DESErIPtION RR asa wae ae 1 1 Minimum System Requirements 1 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Sottw are Installation x 245 a e hte en de Boe A at 2 1 2 1 1 WindoWs 95 a aces sua aa ara ar m vr a qa m SER S We ec 2 3 2 1 2 Windows 98 Windows 2000 2 4 2 1 3 Windows NTA O y d Goa es a SYA Soa CR 2 4 Hardware Installation 222 2 moon 2 5 OP
28. ernal or external current source 15 mA is used to key the transmitter EIA TONE KEYING The EIA multi tone keying format is found in the Land Mobile Industry A high level 2175 Hz tone follow ed by a 1950 Hz guard tone then a low level 2175 Hz continuous tone is utilized to key the transceiver TABLE 2 2 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS 9 21 4 Wire Tx Audio Line or 2 Wire Rx Tx Audio Line 600 S 10 22 4 Wire Rx Audio Line 600 S 8 AGC 13 Single Line Keying PTT 1 2 14 15 Ground Squelch Carrier Control RF Indicator 3 4 5 6 7 16 17 Not Connected allocated for future functions 18 19 NOTE A modular RJ 11 J ack is also provided on the rear of the 19 rack chassis for quick connection to the 2 wire Tx Rx Audio The red and green wire connections centre pins on the RJ 11 are connected parallel to pins 9 and 21 on the 25 pin connector This RJ 11 jack CANNOT be used if the remote control card is set to 4 wire operation as it does not have the necessary connections 2 8 2 4 1 Two Four Wire Remote Control Board P N 923051 1 Provides remote control base station operation on 2 wire or 4 wire 600 ohm lines This board can be configured to key the transmitter using a 2175 Hz tone 2380 Hz upon request plus minus DC Voltages ground keying and internal or external current loop keying Transmit and Receive audio is user selectable for two wires or four wires Crystals for tone frequencies other than 2175 Hz or 2380 Hz may be
29. et should be connected between the ring and sleeve ground TRANSCEIVER ADJ USTMENTS AND SETTINGS The locations at which certain transceiver settings and adjustments can be performed are shown in Figure 2 5 The top dust cover of the transceiver must be removed as described in paragraph 2 2 1 to access the AGC Squelch and Modulation settings The plastic plugs must be removed prior to adjustment of the remaining settings which are accessed from the bottom of the transceiver chassis If alignment procedures for these settings are required please consult the manufacturer or the appropriate service manual OPERATIONAL CHECK Perform an operational check of the transceiver after all adjustments Ensure that the transceiver operates in both the transmit and receive modes of operation using the Operating Instructions given in Section 3 of this document and the appropriate specified operating procedures for use with the Remote Control Unit STORAGE To store for an extended period store unit in a dry place in the original shipping container INTERNAL 13 7V 7 RF POWER R16 0898 FF 7 RF POWER ADJUST R42 e FREQUENCY MW SET C 6 NOISE SQUELCH 7 R79 Lc OU U BOTTOM VIEW RF IN OUT 9 PIN EEE 25 AC IN n AMPLIFIER e 1 MOTHER L BOARD BOARD 9 e e e 9 CRYSTAL CONFERENCE A
30. in the screws securing the top cover of the internal transceiver module 4 Remove and retain two screws and two washers securing flat cable to the side of the transceiver module and disconnect the flat cable Disconnect the flat cable running out of the transceiver module at the connector on the external memory set board 5 Remove and Retain four countersunk screws securing transceiver module to front panel 2 1 HEAT SINK RF IN OUT N TYPE x RF AMPLIFIER RF ISOLATOR OPTIONAL MOTHER BOARD ba gt Pape e F4 CRYSTAL 5 AMP FILTER OPTIONAL 5 5 5 MODULE 12V 50V DC IN 115 VAC INPUT A 59294042 CONTROL BOARD AC IN FILTER POWER SUPPLY TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING INTERFACE Figure 2 1Single Channel Transceiver Intemal View 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 4 6 Move the transceiver module slightly back from the front panel and disconnect the flat cable connecting the front panel assembly to the transceiver module audio interface board A3 The connector is located on the A3 board 7 Lift transceiver module clear of chassis REPLACEMENT 1 Position the transceiver module into the chassis While holding the transceiver module slightly back from the front panel re connect the flat cable from the front panel to the A3 board in the transceiver module 2 Position and secure transceiver module to front panel with four countersunk screws 3
31. iver are provided in Table 1 2 1 4 TABLE 1 2 TSC 4400 LEADING PARTICULARS POWER REQUIREMENTS AC Input Voltage Current 100 to 260 VAC 3 5 Amp DC Input Voltage Current 50 VDC Nominal 5 0 Amp 12 VDC Nominal 5 0 Amp POWER OUTPUT Adjustable 25 50 Watts Output Impedance Microphone Compression Range Battery Charger Current 2 0 Amps MAX REMOTE CONTROL BOARD P N 923051 1 specifications Remote Audio Input 2 or 4 wire selectable balanced 600 S lines Remote Tx Timeout 30 to 300 seconds Tone Keying Impedance 600 S floating with respect to ground Tx Control Tone 2175 Hz standard Tx Tone Input Level 10 to 35 dBm Tx Tone Control Response Time lt 12 milliseconds DC Keying 48 Vdc Loop Resistance 10 KS MAX Ground Keying Closure to Ground Loop Resistance 4KS MAX Remote RX 5 dBm to 15 dBm Factory set to 10dBm Impedance 600 S floating with respect to ground RX TX Interface Signals Squelch Signal Ground Open circuit for Mute TX RF Output Signal RF ON Ground RF OFF Open Circuit Signal Output Linear 0 to 6 Vdc Temperature amp Humidity Operating Temperature Range 25EC 13EF to 55EC 131EF Storage Temperature Range 55EC 67EF to 65EC 149EF Relative Humidity Non Condensing Dimensions amp Weight 483 mm 19 0 in MAX 133 mm 5 25 in MAX 432 mm 17 0 in MAX 11 Kg 20 lbs MAX 1 5 TABLE 1 2 TSC 4400 LEADING PARTICULARS Continued TRANSCEIVER MODULE Dimensions amp Weight
32. lication more recent than mid 1998 will have automatically updated the required system files Mouse 5 MB free Hard Disk space One available properly configured RS 232 serial COM port Windows 98 Windows 2000 Intel or compatible Pentium class PC Windows 98 or Windows 2000 with the latest Service Releases Packs installed Mouse 5 MB free Hard Disk space One available properly configured RS 232 serial COM port Windows NT 4 0 Intel or compatible Pentium class PC Windows NT 4 0 with at least Service Pack 4 installed Installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or any Microsoft application more recent than mid 1998 will have automatically updated the required system files Mouse 5 MB free Hard Disk space One available properly configured RS 232 serial COM port 1 1 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Before the TDP software can be installed all of the minimum computer system requirements outlined in the previous section must be met otherwise difficulty may be encountered during installation or operation the software The installation procedures outlined in this document assume some basic working knowledge of at least one of Microsoft s Windows 95 98 NT 2000 operating systems NOTE At any point during installation if any Dialog Boxes pop up exclaiming that newer system files are about to be overwritten by older files click on NO to skip overwriting
33. mA DC or Ground Keying NOTE Both options may be selected J umper Pin 2 and Pin 3 to disable Tone Keying J umper Pin 5 and Pin 6 to disable Current Loop and Ground Keying J J J J J umper Pin 1 and Pin 2 to enable Timeout Timer J umper Pin 2 and Pin 3 to disable Timeout Timer Tx audio level Adjustment Keying Tone Attenuator 1950 Tone level Adjustment 2175 Tone Level Adjustment Sets Rx Audio Level Adjustment Range 15 dBm to 10 dBm Sets Timeout Timer Range 30 to 300 Seconds Control Configuration for 2 4 Wire DC Ground Tone Current Loop Keying Control Board Assembly 923051 1190 CURRENT LP KEYING 4 DC KEYING Res s LAND LINE N LOCAL 5 2 WIRE INT CURR LP GND S L gt LP 4 WIRE EXT CURR LP ae co i J6 R7 u ES 5 12 Je e Ree 9 GND KEYING TIMER ar R44 ON OFF J3 torr J7 TONE ASSY 923051 REV e WIRE 4 WIRE TONE KEYING CONTROL BOARD R7 Tx Audio SW2 25 dBm sensitivity increases clockwise R10 2 Wire Rx Balance 6000 J1 1mV RF 1KHz 30 Mod R10 adjusted for minimum J2 amplitude at C6 R4 junction R22 Keying Tone 30 dBm sensitivity decreases clockwise J3 R25 Rx Audio 10 dBm output level J6 increases clockwise R44 Time Out Timer 15 to 300 sec 90 sec Nominal increases clockwise Ja SW1 Selects either 2 Wire J5 or 4 Wire operation
34. obtained by special order See Figure 2 3 for location of jumpers referred to in the following table Pins are numbers increase as you 90 from top to bottom or left to right on the connector TABLE 2 3 REMOTE CONTROL BOARD P N 923051 1 SETTINGS CONTROL FUNCTION umper Pin 1 and Pin 2 for DC Current Loop Keying J umper Pin 2 and Pin 3 for DC Keying or Ground Keying Note SW2 must be in position 2 if Pin 2 and Pin 3 are jumpered umper Pin 1 and Pin 2 for Ground Keying Land Line J umper Pin 1 and Pin 4 for x DC Keying Land Line J umper Pin 2 and Pin 3 for Ground Keying Single Key Line J umper Pin and Pin 6 for DC Keying Single Key Line umper Pin 2 and Pin 5 for No Function J umper Pin 1 and Pin 2 for DC or Ground Keying umper Pin 4 and Pin 5 for Tone Keying Note Both Options may be selected umper Pin 2 and Pin 3 for No Function umper Pin 5 and Pin 6 for No Function J umper Pin 1 and Pin 2 to enable Timeout Timer umper Pin 2 and Pin 3 to disable Timeout Timer J umper Pin 1 and Pin 2 to for Internal Current Loop Keying J umper Pin 2 and Pin 3 to for External Current Loop Keying Position 1 Selects 2 Wire Operation Position 2 Selects 4 Wire Operation Position 1 Selects Normal Land Line Keying Position 2 Selects Local Single Line Keying Determines Keying Tone Frequency Sets Tx Audio IN Level Range 18 dBm to 10 dBm Sets Key Tone Level Range 40 dBm to 0 dBm Sets Rx Au
35. ontinue Before you can continue you will have to agree to the terms of the License Agreement by clicking OK Figure 2 1 3 The setup wizard may or may not ask to reboot the computer depending on which components your system required from the installation package If so let the computer restart and run setup again to complete the installation process No further reboots will be required 4 After setup finishes unpacking the software a dialog box will pop up with the option to continue by clicking on the Next gt button see Figure 2 1 4 exit the setup or at this time you may choose an alternate location for the installation If you have no objections to the default location just click on the Next gt button to continue the installation 5 The TDP installation will ask what START menu Program Group you want the TDP software shortcut installed Click FINISH if the default Program Group name is adequate The Data Programming Software is now installed and ready to use with an 8 33 kHz AM series Transceiver 2 3 2 1 2 Windows 98 Windows 2000 2 1 3 Windows 98 comes pre installed with Internet Explorer 5 0 embedded into the operating system As a result the operating system as a whole meets the requirements for the installation and operation of the TDP software To install the TDP software locate the TDP90_Install exe file on the CD ROM using Windows Explorer When you have located it double click it to start the setup proce
36. phone CONNECTOR with PTT to the transceiver front panel TX LABEL Indicates the frequency programmed for transmit 3 3 TABLE 3 1 OPERATOR S SWITCHES CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Continued 11 12 13 14 15 SWITCHES CONTROLS amp INDICATORS SPEAKER PHONE CONNECTOR DC POWER CONNECTOR AC FUSE N TYPE RF CONNECTOR AC POWER CONNECTOR 9 PIN REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR 25 PIN REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR RJ 11 REMOTE CONNECTOR FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION RX LABEL Indicates the frequency programmed for receive LOUDSPEAKER An 8 ohm internal speaker reproduces the receiver audio output The audio line is disconnected from the internal loudspeaker when the transceiver is operated in Tx mode or when the SPEAKER PHONE connector is in use A 3 pole connector provides interconnection to either an external loudspeaker or headphone When in use the internal speaker is disconnected and the VOLUME control sets the audio level applied to the external speaker or headphone A 3 Pin connector for use with DC Power Supply 12VDC and 50VDC nominal 5 0 Amp Slo Blo fuse protects the Base Station power supply from power supply internal short circuit or transceiver short circuit A 50 ohm coaxial connector provides connection to external antenna 3 Prong AC Connector for use with AC Power Cord P N 927002 1 9 Pin type connector provides connections required for remote operation R
37. r a crystal filter board p n 923074 or a jumper board p n 923074 must be installed and the A5A1 co axial jumper leads connected to J 2 P3 on the Rx Tx Module 1 for the receiver to work NOTE Make certain that the memory set board module A5Al is programmed to the same operating frequency as the crystal filter board assembly If no crystal filter board assembly option is installed jumper board assembly P N 923074 1 must be installed CHANNEL FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING Introduction Transceiver Model TSC 4400 as shipped from the factory is preprogrammed with a test frequency Before programming a new frequency perform an operational check If there is any deficiency or equipment malfunction the transceiver is to be returned to the manufacturer Technisonic Industries Limited under warranty Frequency Range The operating frequency may be programmed over the frequency range 118 000 MHz to 138 000 MHz with 8 33kHz or 25kHz channel spacing Frequency Programming Requirements A personal computer is required to reprogram a new frequency into the transceiver channel memory Refer to document 04RE332 Section 3 Addendum A for detailed instructions on TDP 90 software installation and operation 2 5 A standard 9 pin serial cable must be temporarily connected between the front panel DB 9 connector on the transceiver and the computer serial port The transceiver is capable of 25 kHz spacing wide band and 8 33 kHz spacing narrow band
38. rnal rechargeable batteries RF Amplifier Modules P N 043604 1 The RF Amplifier Model PA 50 modules provide 50 Watts of power output The RF Amplifier is fed by the 7 Watt RF output from the transceiver module An internally mounted RF Relay bypasses the RF Amplifier w hen in receive mode Mother Board P N 033588 1 Mother Board p n 033588 1 is supplied with the two available remote control cards and supports both 25 and 9 pin Positronics remote connectors on the back of the transceiver chassis 11 style connector is also provided which supports only 2 wire audio signals The Mother Board provides all interconnection between the three external remote control connectors RF Amplifier Module Power Supply Remote Control Board and Transceiver The Remote Control Boards RF Isolator and all internal fuses are mounted on the Mother Board Remote Control Boards 1 Line Interface Board 923051 1 Provides remote control transceiver operation on 2 wire or 4 wire 600 ohm lines This board can be configured to key the transmitter using a 2175 Hz continuous tone see below plus minus DC Voltages ground keying and internal or external DC 15 mA current loop keying Transmit and Receive audio is user selectable for two wires or four wires Crystals for tone frequencies other than 2175 Hz may be obtained by special order ie 2380 Hz 1 2 1 2 6 1 3 1 3 1 2 Line Interface Board 943180 1 Pro
39. rs LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure No Title 2 1 Single Channel Transceiver Internal View 2 2 Programming Adapter Crystal Filter Board 2 3 Remote Control Board P N 923051 1 2 4 Remote Control Board P N 943180 1 2 5 Transceiver Adjustments and Settings 3 1 Single Channel Transceiver Controls and Indicators Page 1 1 1 2 SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION This publication provides general information on the VHF AM Single Channel Transceivers Model TSC 4400 Part 011211 1 manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited This document covers the configuration of this equipment that utilizes either of the follow ing remote control cards p n s 923051 1 standard or 943180 1 supplied upon request These cards allow the transceiver to be remotely controlled over 600 ohm dedicated lines using a variety of keying methods The Model TSC 4400 Transceiver is a simplex single channel fixed frequency transceiver operating over the frequency range of 118 000 MHz to 138 000 MHz These units are intended for base station operation in an air traffic environment These systems can operate from AC power or external DC power in local and remote operating modes DESCRIPTION The TSC 4400 is a fully pre programmable 50 Watt transceiver It can be configured for 2 Wire and 4 Wire remote operation with a variety of remote keying methods with 923051 1 standard card The transcei
40. ss You will see the first Setup dialog Figure 2 1 1 Click on the Setup button to continue installation The Setup will unpack the necessary components After it completes you will see a Welcome dialog box Click Next gt to continue Before you can continue you will have to agree to the terms of the License Agreement by clicking OK Figure 2 1 3 The setup wizard may or may not ask to reboot the computer depending on which components your system required from the installation package If so let the computer restart and run setup again to complete the installation process No further reboots will be required After setup finishes unpacking the software a dialog box will pop up with the option to continue by clicking on the Next gt button see Figure 2 1 4 exit the setup or at this time you may choose an alternate location for the installation If you have no objections to the default location just click on the Next gt button to continue the installation The TDP installation will ask what START menu Program Group you want the TDP software shortcut installed Click FINISH if the default Program Group name is adequate The Data Programming Software is now installed and ready to use with an 8 33 kHz AM series Transceiver Windows NT 4 0 For a Windows NT 4 0 installation a minimum of Service Pack 4 must be installed If you do not have at least Service Pack 4 contact Microsoft for the most current Service Pack To install th
41. uelch Characteristics Squelch Noise and Carrier Operated Carrier Operated Squelch Adjustable 2 to 10 uvolts 1 6 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 SECTION 2 PREPARATION FOR USE AND STORAGE INTRODUCTION This section provides the information required for custom configuration and storage of the Single Channel Transceiver Custom system configuration includes customizing remote control board functions and Transmit Receive frequency selection CAUTION Antenna must be connected to transceiver before transmitting or permanent damage to the output stage may occur DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Refer to Figure 2 1 Remove Replace Top Dust Cover Assembly REMOVAL 1 Remove and retain twelve screws securing top dust cover to the 19 rack chassis 2 Please note the location of the three longer screws which travel through the heatsink shims rivetted to the inside of the top cover 3 Lift cover clear of chassis to expose internal view of transceiver as shown in Figure 2 1 REPLACEMENT 1 Position top cover on chassis 2 Position one screw in each corner of the top cover mounting holes Place the three longer screws into their correct holes located over the internal transceiver module 3 Secure cover to chassis with remaining screws Remove Replace Transceiver Module REMOVAL 1 Remove dust cover as described in paragraph 2 2 1 2 Disconnect RF and DC connectors from rear of transceiver module 3 Remove and reta
42. uency Turn off power to the transceiver 2 7 2 4 REMOTE OPERATION SETUP The Procedures listed below enable the user to custom configure the unit for external remote control hardware Refer to Table 2 3 for connector pin details on Remote Control D Connector located at rear of Single Channel Transceiver Position umpers on Control board as indicated in Table 2 4 or Table 2 5 as required Refer to Figure 2 3 and Figure 2 4 for board locations Verify Remote Control operation in accordance with manufacturers instructions TWO WIRE SETUP In two wire operation a single balanced 600 ohm pair is provided for transmit and receive audio The transmitter can be keyed on the same pair or externally FOUR WIRE SETUP In four wire operation separate balanced 600 ohm pairs are provided for transmit and receive audio The transmitter can be keyed on the Tx audio pair or externally DC KEYING In DC keying a positive voltage between 10 Vdc and 48 Vdc or negative voltage between 10 Vdc and 48 Vdc will key the transmitter A DC voltage between 5 Vdc and 5 Vdc will not key the transmitter TONE KEYING In Tone keying a tone of 2175 Hz or 2380 Hz Optional can be used to key the transmitter Tone sensitivity is adjustable from 40 dBm to 0 dBm GROUND KEYING In Ground Keying the transmitter is keyed by shorting the control point landline or External Keying to chassis ground CURRENT LOOP KEYING In Current Loop keying an int
43. ure 2 4Line Interface Remote Control Board P N 943180 1 2 5 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 6 2 7 2 8 OPTIONAL LOUDSPEAKER HEADPHONE INSTALLATION Provision is made for connection of an external loudspeaker or headphone to the SPEAKER PHONE jack of the transceiver as shown in Figure 3 1 External Loudspeaker When an external loudspeaker is to be installed an 8 ohm nominal impedance loudspeaker should be used The loudspeaker cable should be terminated by a 1 4 in 3 pole telephone plug male with the loudspeaker connected between tip and sleeve ground Insert the external loudspeaker connector into the SPEAKER PHONE jack located on the front panel of the transceiver When the external loudspeaker is connected to the transceiver SPEAKER PHONE jack the internal loudspeaker is automatically disconnected Headset Headset impedance should be 150 to 600 ohms The headset cable must terminate in a 1 4 in 3 pole telephone plug male to mate with the SPEAKER PHONE jack located on the front panel of the transceiver The internal loudspeaker is automatically disconnected Connect the headset as indicated below for receiver audio with or without transmit audio 1 HEADSET WITHOUT TRANSMIT AUDIO When receiver audio only without transmit audio is required the headset should be connected between the tip and sleeve ground of the telephone plug 2 HEADSET WITH TRANSMIT AUDIO When receiver audio with transmit audio is required the heads
44. ver consists of a Power Supply Module Mother Board a Remote Control Board and a 50 Watt RF Amplifier Module To improve the rejection of interfering signals dual conversion receiver technology has been incorporated on the Transmitter Receiver Module 1 board used the 5 4400 The second IF is 455kHz using a ceramic filter which is immune to high energy ringing The dual conversion module also has a second local oscillator second mixer and ceramic filter The first local oscillator is the original VCO TABLE 1 1 TSC 4400 CONFIGURATION System Motherboard w AC Power RF Amplifier Remote 25 pin connector supply module Control Cards TSC 4400 033588 1 043603 1 Model PA 50 P N 923051 1 043604 1 or P N 943180 1 upon request 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 2 4 1 2 5 Transceiver Module The Single Channel Transceiver is based on Transceiver Model 90 6R 8 33 The transceiver module is alow power VHF AM transceiver which can transmit or receive on independent pre programmable synthesized frequencies with 25 2 or 8 33kHz channel spacing in the frequency range 118 000 MHz to 138 000 MHz The operating frequency can be easily programmed using a PC via the front panel mounted serial DB 9 connector Power Supply Module P N 043603 1 The Power Supply Modules provide the DC supply voltage to the transceiver and linear amplifier and houses a battery charger which can provide charging and trickle charging to exte
45. vides remote control transceiver operation on 2 wire dedicated 600 ohm lines utilizing the EIA multi tone keying format found in the Land Mobile Industry A high level 2175 tone followed by a 1950 Hz guard tone and then a low level 2175 Hz continuous tone is utilized to key the transceiver The 943180 1 board can also be jumper strapped for standard aeronautical 2175 Hz continuous tone operation DC 15mA current loop and ground keying is also supported However this board does not support 4 wire operation NOTE P N 923051 1 is the default board supplied in all units The EIA multi tone board P N 943180 1 must be special ordered To determine which remote card your 92 SC has installed the Configuration label on the side of the rack mount chassis should be consulted Crystal Filter Board Assembly P N 923069 1 Additional selectivity during receive operation may be obtained using an optional 25 kHz crystal bandpass filter These filter are only available for operation with 25 2 spacing Crystal filters are cut to the required operating frequency and require 6 8 weeks lead time This item is interchangeable in the field Refer to Paragraph 2 2 5 for replacement instructions If no crystal filter option is ordered jumper board assembly P N 923074 1 is installed MODES OF OPERATION Local Remote Operation NOTE Local operation is not disabled when operating in Remote mode and Remote operation is not disabled when operating in Local mode The two op
46. x Channel s pull down tab allows you to select for single or six channel 8 33 kHz AM transceiver use The frequency editing window changes accordingly Select 1 Channel TX RX forthe TSC 4400 3 5 3 4 3 5 SAMPLE UPLOAD AND DOWNLOAD 1 Connect the computer to the transceiver and apply power as described in section 2 2 2 Run the TDP 90 program on the computer 3 Click on the Data pull down list and select the serial port to which the transceiver is connected 4 Set the program for 1 channel TX RX 5 Turn on power to the transceiver 6 Click on the Up icon to retrieve the currently loaded frequency from the radio You will see activity inthe Terminal window as data is being transferred 7 Edit the frequency as desired 8 Click on the Dn icon to copy the frequency to the transceiver You will see activity in the Terminal window as data is being transferred 9 Click on the diskette icon to save the file 10 Click on the printer icon to print a hard copy of the frequencies RS 232 SERIAL TECHNICAL DATA The TDP 90 communicates with a connected transceiver at 9600 Baud 8 Data bits no Parity and 1 Stop bit The TDP software sets these communications parameters upon startup independent of the Windows default settings for the COM port you are using These communications parameters are not user configurable 3 6
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