MULTIBAND P25 AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER MODEL TDFM-600/6000 Installation and Operating Instructions Til Document No. 01RE293 Rev. C Issue 5 February 2004 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel:(905)890-2113 Fax:(905)890-5338 www.til.
CAUTION This unit contains static sensitive devices. Wear a grounded wrist strap and/or conductive gloves when handling printed circuit boards. WARNING: 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.
Summary of DO-160C Environmental Testing for Technisonic Model TDFM-600 and 6000 Transceiver. Conditions Section Description of Conducted Tests Temperature and Altitude 4.0 Equipment tested to categories C4 and D1. Vibration 8.0 Equipment is tested without shock mounts to categories B, M and N. Magnetic Effect 15.0 Equipment is class Z. Power Input 16.0 Equipment tested to category B. Voltage Spike 17.0 Equipment tested to category B. RF Emission 21.0 Equipment tested to category Z.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragraph SECTION 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 SECTION 2 2.1 2.14 SECTION 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.18 Title Page GENERAL DESCRIPTION Introduction .......................................................................................................................1-1 Description........................................................................................................................1-1 Technical Summary................................................................................
SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This publication provides operating and installation information on the TDFM-600/6000 airborne transceiver. (The exact model number depends on which and how many RF modules are installed.) 1.2 DESCRIPTION The TDFM-600/6000 series of transceivers are airborne multiband radios capable of conventional FM, P25, SmartNet and SMART ZONE trunking systems. RF modules are available in VHF, UHFLO, UHFHI and 800 MHz bands.
SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 GENERAL A 2 line display and a keypad and 2 or 3 rotary knobs provide the operator control of the 2 or 3 RF modules installed in the unit. The display is showing the activity of one RF module at a time, selected by pressing the desired knob. The knobs have multiple functions including volume, channel, display dimmer.
2.4 KNOBS The transceiver will have two or three knobs depending on how many RF modules are installed. The knobs are rotary encoders which turn endlessly which means their actual position is not important. Each knob also has a push button incorporated in it so you can press the knob as well as turn it. Pressing a different knob will cause the display and keyboard to switch to the band associated with that knob. The knob will start out as a volume control.
TDFM-600/6000 Transceiver Recommended Keypad Menu Defaults: Conventional Operation (H35) SmartNet Operation (H37) SMARTZONE Operation (H38) Top Side Button 1 Monitor Phone Phone F2 Key Center Side Button 2 Scan Scan Scan F3 Key Bottom Side Button 3 Talkaround/ Direct Private Call Site Display/Search F4 Key Orange (Top) Button Emergency Emergency Emergency MUP and MDN keys 16-Position Rotary Knob Channel Select Channel Select Channel Select ESW Key Two-Position Concentric or Ergo
The following settings must be programmed for each mode in a Trunked (SmartNet or SMARTZONE) Radio: System Type System ID Individual ID Coverage Type Affiliation Type Control Channel 1 Control Channel 2 Talkgroup 1 Talkgroup 2 TG Strapping Zone Scan List Scan Type Interconnect Phone Display Format Private Call Private Call Type Private Call Operation The function keys along with the rest of the key pad, revert to normal number keys during transmit and when NUM LOCK is selected by pressing the rotary knob.
2.12 DISPLAY The transceiver has a two line, 48 character LED display which gives information about the selected band. On the top line is shown the zone number, channel name and rotary knob function. The bottom line displays the soft key menu, the band selected, and the ESW/TSW condition. Also displayed are letters and symbols indicating scan, direct/repeater talk around, monitor, secure, priority and call. In addition to the character display, there are two LED indicators on the left.
2.15 CONFIGURATION MENU Some features of the TDFM-600/6000 transceiver can be configured to the user’s preference. To enter the configuration menu, turn the unit on while simultaneously pressing the F4, ESW and TSW keys. Hold the keys until the display reads ‘Configuration Menu’. The first menu item to show will be ‘Knob Default’. Rotating the left knob will toggle back and forth between ‘volume’ and ‘channel’.
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 GENERAL This section contains information and instructions for the correct installation of the TDFM-600/6000 Transceiver. 3.2 EQUIPMENT PACKING LOG Unpack the equipment and check for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Save the original shipping container for returns due to damage or warranty claims. Check that each item on the packing slip has been shipped in the container. 3.
FIGURE 3-1 Outline Drawing for Model TDFM-600/6000 3-2
3.6 INSTALLATION - PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS J1 - 25 Pin D Connections - Use FEMALE Connector Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Description Ground Main Power +28 VDC Mic 1 Audio 1 PTT 1 Mic 2 Audio 2 PTT 2 Mic 3 Audio 3 PTT 3 TX Data RX Data Ground Main Power +28 VDC Channel Up Channel Down LH Data SB9600 Busy OPTB+ CTS Out Boot DIN RTSBIN RS232DIN Panel Backlighting TABLE 3-1 3.
3.10 MIC 1, 2 AND 3 - PINS 3, 6 AND 9 The microphone input signals shall be connected using shielded wire with the shield connected to ground (pin 1 or 14). It is recommended for best results to leave the other end of the shield floating to prevent ground currents unless you are connecting to an audio panel with floating hi and lo inputs (like the Technisonic A710 or A711 series) in which case the shield must be connected to the lo input. 3.
FIGURE 3-2 Wiring connections and notes for the TDFM-600/6000 Transceiver 3-5
3.18 POST INSTALLATION EMI TEST PURPOSE The purpose of this test is to identify any interference that the TDFM-600/6000 transceiver may cause with existing aircraft systems. TEST CONDITIONS The TDFM-600/6000 transceiver should be installed and function tested. The antenna VSWR should be checked. A forward/reverse power check with a in-line wattmeter should show no more than 10% reflected power. For the following tests, insure that the output power is set to high.
RESULTS If the installed system passes all of the applicable EMI tests, then no further action is required. If interference is observed then the interference must be assessed against the appropriate standards of airworthiness for the system in question.
FREQUENCIES VHF #1 RESULTS TDFM-600/6000 135.975 136.0000 121.150 157.5000 131.250 157.5000 PASS FAIL Image: FREQUENCIES VHF #2 RESULTS TDFM-600/6000 135.975 136.0000 121.150 157.5000 131.250 157.5000 PASS FAIL Image: NOTES: C. Determine if the image frequency for the VOR/ILS Nav falls within the range of the TDFM600/6000. If so, select two sets of frequencies that will cause the TDFM-600/6000 to be set as close as possible to the image frequency.
FREQUENCIES VOR/ILS #2 RESULTS TDFM-600/6000 108.000 162.0000 108.100 162.1500 PASS FAIL Image: NOTES: D. Modulate the TDFM-600/6000 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds. Observe the Glideslope displays. Look for any movement of flags or needles on the navigation display. FREQUENCIES G/S #1 RESULTS TDFM-600/6000 334.7 (108.1) 334.7 (108.1) FAIL 167.35 FREQUENCIES G/S #2 PASS RESULTS TDFM-600/6000 167.
E. Operate the TDFM-600/6000 transmitter on the following frequency for at least 20 seconds. Observe the Transponder for any spurious replies or loss of reply to test set. FREQUENCIES TDFM-600/6000 TRANSPONDER #1 PASS FAIL TRANSPONDER #2 PASS FAIL 512 MHz NOTES: F. Modulate the TDFM-600/6000 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds. Observe the DME displays. Look for loss of distance information on the display. FREQUENCIES DME 1 RESULTS TDFM-600/6000 978 (108.
NOTE: For the following tests, select a frequency at the top, middle and bottom of each band of the TDFM600/6000 transceiver. 136 to 178 MHz Band 403 to 470 MHz Band 450 to 512 MHz Band 806 to 870 MHz Band Frequency #1 Frequency #2 Frequency #3 H. At a safe altitude engage the autopilot or stability augmentation system. Modulate the TDFM600/6000 transmitter on the above frequencies for at least 20 seconds. Observe any effect on the autopilot or stability augmentation system. Observations: I.
J. List the power plant, fuel and other electric instruments in the chart provided and note any anomalies that occur while transmitting. Assess the results.
STEP 12 SYSTEM Bus Voltage 13 Fuel % 14 Ng 15 TOT 16 Torque % 17 Annunciators 18 Digital Clock 19 Oil Pressure 20 DME 1&2 (VHF, UHF Lo, and 800 MHz) 21 GPS 1&2 (UHF Lo and 800 MHz) PASS FAIL 3-13 NOTES
STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES: 3-14 NOTES