VHF/AM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER Model TiL-90-6R MOBILE SYSTEM P/N 860605 (Opt. 8.33) (TMS-100 Opt. 8.33) Installation and Operating Instructions TiL Document No. 02RE301 Rev. B APRIL 2012 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338 www.til.ca Copyright by Technisonic Industries Limited. All rights reserved.
REVISION HISTORY [ 02RE301 ] REV SECTION - PAGE - n/c A DATE Edited by Original Document Global 2-2 B DESCRIPTION iii 1-9 Title Page New Document Template (new file format) Title page changed, Headers/Footers added Added Revision page, Added Warranty page Added note to §2.4 Channel Freq. Selection referring to units built after Jan 2012 with a USB port and added Appendix A (TDP-90 for AM units with USB) Installation and Operating Instructions.
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CAUTION ! STATIC SENSITIVE ! This unit contains static sensitive devices. Wear a grounded wrist strap and/or conductive gloves when handling printed circuit boards. FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE SECTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.2 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-9 CHANNEL FREQUENCY SELECTION INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... FREQUENCY RANGE ...................................................................................................... PREPARATION ......................................................................................................
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE TITLE PAGE 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Transceiver - General View ...................................................................................................... Transceiver with Mounting Bracket - General View .................................................................. Power Input Cable Assembly - General View ........................................................................... Microphone Assembly - General View ............
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION VHF/AM Mobile Transceiver System 860605 (Opt.8.33), manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited, is a low power VHF/AM Transceiver, complete with Mounting Bracket, Power Input Cable, Microphone and Antenna. 1.1.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca The microphone dc supply for the microphone is supplied by the transceiver. The mounting bracket, provided with the microphone, should be mounted in a convenient location near the transceiver. A small screwdriver which can be used for releasing the modular plug located in the microphone head is supplied with the microphone. A replacement plug-in microphone cord, P/N 963299-1, is available for this microphone.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca NOTE: In certain installations, either an external loudspeaker or headphone may be fitted and connected to the SPEAKER/PHONE jack of the transceiver. When the connector of the external loudspeaker or headphone is connected to the transceiver SPEAKER/PHONE jack, the internal loudspeaker is disconnected and the VOLUME CONTROL will control the audio level applied to the external loudspeaker or headphone, as applicable. TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Figure 1.1 Transceiver - General View TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Figure 1.2 Transceiver with Mounting Bracket - General View TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Figure 1.3 Power Input Cable Assembly - General View TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Figure 1.4 Microphone Assembly - General View TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Figure 1.5 Antenna Assembly, P/N 861910-1 - General View TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 1.2 TECHNICAL SUMMARY A summary of the relevant electrical, operational, mechanical and physical characteristics of the transceiver are given in Table 1.1, Leading Particulars. TABLE 1.1 LEADING PARTICULARS TRANSCEIVER MODEL 90-6R/8.33: Power Source Requirements: DC Voltage (Negative Ground) ....................................................................... 13.75Vdc Nominal Input Current: Transmit Mode ........................................................
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca TABLE 1.1 LEADING PARTICULARS (Continued) RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS (Continued) Intermodulation: Levels of Interference Signals Are Shown To Produce Resulting SINAD of Not Less Than 6dB: Ultimate Sensitivity (12dB) SINAD) ..................................................................................... 67 dB 30microvolts, Input Signal ...................................................................................................
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca SECTION 2 – CHANNEL FREQUENCY SELECTION AND PROGRAMMING 2.1 INTRODUCTION Transceiver Model 90-6R/8.33, Part Number 861605-2 Option 8.33, as shipped from the factory, is preprogrammed with test frequencies. Before programming any other frequencies, perform an operational check on Channel 1, as outlined in paragraph 2.6.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.4 FREQUENCY SELECTION For radio units shipped after Jan 2012 and equipped with a USB port, please refer to Appendix A (TiL TDP-90 Programming Software for USB Programmable AM Series Transceivers) for Installation and Operating Instructions - Document 11RE439). Determine the number of channels to be used and the specific frequency of each channel for the particular transceiver being worked on. Prepare a list of channel number and frequencies to be preprogrammed.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.4.1 PROGRAMMING CHANNEL FREQUENCIES Having ascertained the desired operating frequencies for each channel, continue as follows: (1) Run the TDP-90 program on the computer. (2) Click on the Data pull-down list and select the serial port to which the transceiver is connected. (3) Set the program for 1 or 6 channels as applicable. (4) Turn on power to the transceiver. (5) Click on the Up icon to retrieve the frequencies from the radio.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.5 RE-ASSEMBLY After frequency programming has been completed, remove the programming cable from J4 and reassemble the transceiver as follows: (1) (2) (3) 2.6 Disconnect the power cable to the transceiver.. Install the bottom cover on the main chassis of the transceiver utilizing screws and lock washers retained during disassembly. Tighten Screws.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.10 POWER INPUT CABLE ASSEMBLY Using Power Input Cable Assembly, Part Number 863701, as shown in Figure 1.3, route the unterminated end of the cable from the transceiver location to the point of connection to the fused vehicle power supply. The three-metre cable may be cut to length as required. Coiling of excess cable is NOT recommended. Strip the outer covering from the end of the cable, prepare the individual wire ends, and fit suitable terminals.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.15 MICROPHONE INSTALLATION Refer to Figure 1.4 for a general view of the microphone and retaining bracket. Determine a suitable and convenient location for Retaining Bracket and secure it using appropriate hardware (not provided). Connect the connector of Microphone, Part Number 961070-1 to the MIC/PTT connector located on the front panel of the transceiver. 2.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 INTRODUCTION This section includes a functional description of each switch, control, indicator and connector located on the front panel of the transceiver, together with the PRESS-TO-TALK switch included on the microphone, together with operating instructions. 3.2 OPERATOR'S SWITCHES, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS A view of the transceiver front panel is given in Figure 3.1. Front panel controls are identified by pictograms.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Figure 3.1 Transceiver Front Panel Layout TMS-100 90-6R/8.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca TABLE 3.1 OPERATORS SWITCHES, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS SWITCHES, CONTROLS & INDICATORS POWER ON/OFF SWITCH FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A two-position toggle switch which controls the application of the 12/24 volts nominal power supply to the transceiver. Position 1, toggle UP, the transceiver is switched ON. Position 0, toggle DOWN, the transceiver is switched OFF.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca TABLE 3.1 OPERATORS SWITCHES, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (Continued) SWITCHES, CONTROLS & INDICATORS MICROPHONE PRESS-TO-TALK SWITCH FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION When connected via the MIC/PTT CONNECTOR to the transceiver, the PRESSTO-TALK (PTT) switch determines the operating mode of the transceiver. When the PTT switch is depressed, the transceiver will operate in the transmit mode. When the PTT switch is release, the transceiver will operate in the receive mode.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 3.3 PREPARATION FOR USE To prepare the transceiver for use: 3.4 (1) Remove the microphone from its mounting bracket, and ensure that the microphone connector is connected to the MIC/PTT connector of the transceiver. (2) Set the SQUELCH control in the fully counter-clockwise (CCW) position. (3) Set the VOLUME control in the 12 o'clock centre position. (4) Set the POWER ON/OFF switch to position 1, toggle-up "ON" position.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 3.5 OPERATION IN THE RECEIVE MODE To operate the transceiver in the receive mode, proceed as follows: (1) Ensure that the PRESS-TO-TALK switch on the microphone is NOT depressed, and verify that the Tx ON yellow LED is OFF. (2) Ensure that the PRESS-TO-TALK switch on the microphone is NOT depressed, and verify that the Tx ON yellow LED is OFF. (3) Adjust the SQUELCH control to suit location reception conditions.
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Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Blvd., Mississauga, ON Canada L4Z 1W7 Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338 IMPORTANT WARRANTY All communication equipment manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited is warranted to be free of defects in Material or Workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from Date of Purchase by the end user.
APPENDIX A TiL TDP-90 Programming Software for USB Programmable AM Series Transceivers Installation and Operating Instructions DOCUMENT No. REVISION DATE OF ISSUE 11RE439 N/C Nov 21, 2011 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338 www.til.ca This document contains designs and other information which are the property of Technisonic Industries Ltd.
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APPENDIX A 11RE439 Rev N/C INTRODUCTION This document contains instructions for proper installation and operation of the TDP-90 software for USB programmable Technisonic AM series transceivers and details the various elements of the Graphical User Interface (GUI). NOTE: The images in this document are examples only and may not reflect your particular data settings, or current TDP software version.
APPENDIX A 11RE439 Rev N/C GETTING STARTED To start the TDP-90 in Windows, double click the TDP90 icon on the desktop. 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.
APPENDIX A 11RE439 Rev N/C ICONS AND PULL DOWN MENUS The icons and pull-down menus provide the set-up and operating functions. The Channels pull-down tab provides selection for single or six channel transceivers. The number of channels in the Frequency editing window changes accordingly. The frequency of each channel, as displayed in the Frequency editing window, can be changed by clicking on the desired channel window and entering the frequency.
APPENDIX A 11RE439 Rev N/C FILE MENU Figure 3 Open will allow you to select and load an 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 filename may be any length up to 64 characters. The program will automatically append the .90 suffix to the filename. The diskette icon provides the same function in a single mouse click.
APPENDIX A 11RE439 Rev N/C DATA MENU Figure 4 Download (to Radio) instructs the TDP-90 software to transfer the frequency data in the list to the memory channels in the connected 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 AM transceiver. The Up icon provides the same function in a single mouse click.
APPENDIX A 11RE439 Rev N/C HELP MENU Figure 5 TDP-90 Help Contents opens 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 selection displays Technisonic company and contact information as well as the revision number of the TDP software in the “Terminal window” screen.
APPENDIX A 11RE439 Rev N/C CHANNEL SELECTION PULLDOWN 1 CHANNEL TRANSCEIVER Figure 6 6 CHANNEL TRANSCEIVER Figure 7 The x Channel(s) pull-down tab allows you to select for single or six channel AM transceiver use. The frequency editing window changes accordingly. The “W” indicates that the channels are 25kHz (Wide) channel spacing and as such, only channels in 25kHz increments are accepted.
APPENDIX A 11RE439 Rev N/C SAMPLE UPLOAD AND DOWNLOAD (1) Connect the transceiver to the computer USB port using a standard USB-A male to USBB male cable. The USB port is located on the rear panel of mobile and base station transceivers and on the front panel of rack mount transceivers. Turn on the power to the transceiver.
