TDFM-7300-3 MULTIBAND P25 AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER Installation and Operating Instructions TiL Document No. 11RE436 Rev. n/c JULY 2011 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338 www.til.ca Copyright 2011 by Technisonic Industries Limited. All rights reserved.
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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.
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. STC APPROVAL NOTE Presently, no TSO standard exists for airborne FM transceivers.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... MODEL VARIATION ........................................................................................................... TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..................
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE TITLE PAGE 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Front Panel Controls – TDFM-7300-3 Series Transceivers .................................................. PC 7000(II) Programming cable for TYPE II radios P/N 047365-1 ........................................ Encryption Keyload cable for TYPE II radios P/N 037348-1 .................................................. PC 6000(II) Programming cable for TYPE II radios P/N 047366-1 ................................
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This publication provides operating and installation information on the TDFM-7300-3 airborne transceiver. The exact configuration depends on which and how many RF modules are installed. 1.2 DESCRIPTION The TDFM-7300-3 transceiver is an airborne multi-band radio capable of operation in conventional analog and P25 digital FM systems, SmartNet/SMART ZONE trunking systems and P25 9600 trunking systems.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca The following part numbers represent typical TDFM-7300-3 model variations: 3-band TDFM-7300-3 Variations P/N 061245-1-73U188 One VHF and two 800 MHz, type I modules with Green display. P/N 061245-3-73U148 One VHF, UHF low and 800/700, type II modules with Green display.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations with type II Modules (-3,-4) 4-Band TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-3-73YXXX/P73ZZZ TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-4-73YXXX/P73ZZZ TDFM-7300-2NV, P/N 061245-3-73YXXXNV/P73ZZZ GREEN display. RED display. GREEN NV display. 5-Band TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations (-73YXXXX) TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-3-7YXXXX/P73ZZZ TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-4-7YXXXX/P73ZZZ TDFM-7300-2NV, P/N 061245-3-7YXXXXNV/P73ZZZ GREEN display. RED display.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 1.4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Specification Characteristic Model Designation: TDFM-7300-3 Physical Dimensions: Approx. (L) 8.0" x (W) 5.75" x (H) 4.5" Weight: Approximately 6.0 Lbs (2.7 Kg) Operating Temperature Range: -30° C to +60° C Power Requirement: Voltage: Current: 28.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Type II Modules Specification Characteristic RF Output Power: 1 or 6 Watts (VHF) 1 or 5 Watts (UHF) 1 or 3 Watts (800) Frequency Range VHF Module: UHF LO Module: UHF HI Module: 700 / 800 Module: 136 to 174 MHz 380 to 470 MHz 450 to 520 MHz 764 to 870 MHz No. of channels per band: 1000 pre-programmable channels 240 channels (15 zones of 16 channels) for modules with Front Panel Programming.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca ANALOG MODULE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency Ranges: VHF AM analog 117.975 – 138.000 MHz Operating Mode: AM Channel Spacing: 25 kHz (8.33 kHz) Frequency Selection: via front panel 200 memories per band programmed with: a) Tx Frequency/Rx Frequency b) 9-character alphanumeric title DTMF encoder: *All standard DTMF tones VHF AM RECEIVER Sensitivity at 12 dB SINAD Adjacent Channel Selectivity Better than 2.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca VHF AM TRANSMITTER RF Power Output Output Impedance Maximum Modulation (max) Maximum Modulation (min) Spurious Attenuation Frequency Stability Harmonic Attenuation Signal to Noise Ratio Audio Input Audio Distortion 5 watts (2.5 watts carrier) 50 ohms 95% 75% -60 dB below carrier level ± 2.5 ppm -60 dB below carrier level -35 dB 50 mV at 2.
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TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 GENERAL A 6-line display and a keypad and a rotary knob provide the operator control of up to 5 RF modules installed in the unit. The display is showing the activity of all 5 modules (bands) as well as the menu of the active band, selected by pressing the BAND key. The knob has multiple functions including volume, and channel.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.3 POWER SWITCH To switch the transceiver on, press and hold the knob until the radio powers up. The display will show TECHNISONIC and the software version installed followed by the model number along with which RF modules are installed. The display will then show the normal display. To switch off the transceiver at any time, press and hold the knob for 2 seconds until the display shows OFF then release.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.6 BAND KEY Pressing the BAND key will select the next band in sequence. A solid arrow will indicate which band is selected. 2.7 FUNC KEY Pressing the FUNC key will bring up the first functions menu: F1 to F4 = Channels Pressing one of these keys will load a pre-programmed channel. 4= Record Pressing 4 will cause the transceiver to record the next message received on the band selected. 5= Playback Pressing 5 will play the last message recorded.
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TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Bands 1 through 4 of the TDFM-7300-3 Transceiver are programmable by Motorola CPS™.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.12 ESW(0) KEY (Ergo Switch Key) The ESW key provides the function of the concentric or ‘ergo’ switch on the portable. The switch has two conditions which are represented by ‘O’ and ‘∅’. Pressing the ESW key toggles the condition back and forth. The condition is displayed at the right hand side of the display line, second character from the right. The ergo switch condition is saved when the unit is turned off.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.16 CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE (CPS™) Programming the Bands 1 – 4 of the TDFM-7300-3 is usually done with the use of third party programming software. Customer programming software or “CPS” must be supplied by Motorola. To make any changes to the programming in the Type II radio, Motorola CPS™ software must be used. There is no provision in the TYPE II modules to allow the user to change frequencies, zones, PL tones etc.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca FIGURE 2.2: PC 7000(II) Programming cable for TYPE II radios P/N 047365-1 FIGURE 2.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca FIGURE 2.4: PC 6000(II) Programming cable for TYPE II radios P/N 047366-1 Programming Using Computers With No Serial Ports Newer PCs and laptops are now being made without serial ports. For those computers to program the TDFM-7300-3, a USB to serial adaptor will be required. USB to serial adaptors can be found at most computer stores. To use the adaptor, plug in the USB cable and install the USB to serial driver on the target PC.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca FIGURE 2.5 USB to Serial Adaptor for Computers without Serial Ports 2.17 CONFIGURATION MENU: Some features of the TDFM-7300-3 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 following menu items can be changed or modified.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Squelch Blink - When disabled, the squelch indicator lights will function normally. When enabled, the squelch lights will stay lit while a signal is present and then blink for a couple of seconds after the signal disappears. This can help to determine which band made the last call. Boot Speed - When set to quick, some boot up messages will be skipped. When set to normal, all messages will be displayed. Panel Lighting – Select 28 volts DC or 5 volts AC.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.19 FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING (FPP) MODE (Bands 1 – 4) One of the bands may have the capability to program channel information such as frequencies, PL tones, modulation types, etc from the front panel. ‘FPP’ will show up as one of the soft menu items at the bottom of the screen if this option has been ordered. When the FPP soft key is pressed, you will be prompted for channel information.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca The following is a list of TDFM-7300-3 CTCSS/PL/MOT CODES FOR BANDS 1 - 4: PL(Hz) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 MCODE XZ WZ XA WA XB WB YZ YA YB ZZ ZA PL(Hz) 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 MCODE ZB 1Z 1A 1B 2Z 2A 2B 3Z 3A 3B 4Z PL(Hz) 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 MCODE 4A 4B 5Z 5A 5B 6Z 6A 6B 7Z 7A M1 PL(Hz) 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca The following is a list of TDFM-7300-3 analog band CTCSS/PL TONES: TONE # PL (HZ) TONE # PL (HZ) TONE # PL (HZ) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CSQ 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 2.21 VHF LOW BAND (BAND 5) OPERATION – Analog Module Variances Band 5 is an analogue only, VHF AM transceiver. Operation of band 5 differs slightly from the others in the following ways: 1) There are only 3 soft key menu items available: FPP Allows programming of a channel as described in the above section minus the steps required for digital operation (NAC or TYPE).
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TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 GENERAL This section contains information and instructions for the correct installation of the TDFM-7300-3 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.
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TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca P1 Connections (15 Pin [high density] FEMALE D Connector) Pin # Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 MHz 8 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz Audio 5 No connection No connection No connection Tune Indicator Speaker 5 Tune Enable Ground PTT5 Mic 5 TABLE 3-3 Wire connections on a 15 Pin [high-density] FEMALE D Connector 3.7 INSTALLATION (WIRING INSTRUCTIONS) Figure 3-2 shows all required connections and recommended wire sizes for the TDFM-7300-3 transceiver.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 3.12 PTT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and COMBINED: J1 (PINS 5, 8, 11), J2 (PINS 3, 4) and P1 (PIN 14) The PTT lines should be floating when in receive and grounded for transmit. The input has a pull up resistor to 5 volts. Connecting an audio panel that wishes to see more, may result in no receive audio. Connect a 1N4006 diode in series with the cathode towards the audio panel in this case. 3.
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TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 3.19 POST INSTALLATION EMI TEST PURPOSE The purpose of this test is to identify any interference that the TDFM-7300-3 transceiver may cause with existing aircraft systems. TEST CONDITIONS The TDFM-7300-3 transceiver should be installed and function tested. The antenna VSWR should be checked. A forward/reverse power check with an in-line wattmeter should show no more than 10% reflected power. For the following tests, insure that the output power is set to high.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 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.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca B. Determine if the image frequency for the VHF Comm falls within the range of the TDFM-7300-3. If so, select a set of frequencies that will cause the TDFM-7300-3 to be set as close as possible to the image frequency. Any one of the many possible sets will suffice. Record those values in the spaces provided in the following chart. Modulate the TDFM-7300-3 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca C. Determine if the image frequency for the VOR/ILS Nav falls within the range of the TDFM-7300. If so, select two sets of frequencies that will cause the TDFM-7300-2 to be set as close as possible to the image frequency. Choose one set in the localizer frequency range and one in the VOR frequency range. Record those values in the spaces provided in the following chart. Modulate the TDFM-7300-2 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca D. The following procedure checks for second harmonic interference to the glide slope receiver from the TDFM-7300-3. All transceivers produce harmonics (multiples of the wanted frequency) and while the TDFM-7300-3 far exceeds FCC requirements, interference can still be experienced depending upon antenna position and separation.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 334.7 (108.1) 167.35 334.7 (108.1) 33.47 FREQUENCIES G/S #2 RESULTS TDFM-7300-3 334.7 (108.1) 167.35 334.7 (108.1) 33.47 PASS FAIL NOTES: E. Operate the TDFM-7300-3 transmitter on the following frequency for at least 20 seconds. Observe the Transponder for any spurious replies or loss of reply to test set.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca F. Modulate the TDFM-7300-2 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 TDFM-7300-3 978 (108.0) 489 1020 (112.1) 510 RESULTS PASS FREQUENCIES DME 2 TDFM-7300-3 978 (108.0) 489 1020 (112.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca G. For the following tests, select a frequency at the top, middle and bottom of each band of the TDFM-7300-3 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 TDFM7300-3 transmitter on the above frequencies for at least 20 seconds.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 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.
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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.
