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ENLN4056 Tone and Repeater Interface Control Kit (TRICK) Functional Description and Applications 68P64114B30 European Publications Department (RPG) Fleet, Hampshire, England Issue: August 1998...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Functional Description & Applications Table of Contents Paragraph Page Functional Description ................1 Radio Control....................2 Line Control ....................7 Local Control....................12 Alarm Inputs....................14 Wildcard Outputs ..................15 Applications ..................... 16 Single Radio Base Station ................. 16 Two Radio Base Station/Repeater ............
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Table of Contents 1-ii Functional Description & Applications...
As shown in Figure 1-1, the TRICK may be connected to one or two mobile radios, depending upon the application. The TRICK also provides an interface for a wire line controller, such as the Motorola Centro Plus, which supports the Motorola Tone Remote Control (TRC) signalling protocol.
1.1.1 Single Radio/Dual Radio Operation As described in the Introduction, the ENLN4056 (TRICK) is capable of interfacing to either one or two mobile radios. Single radio application is limited to base station operation. In this configuration all signals and logic commands are routed to a single radio from a single connector on the TRICK.
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Functional Description The 5 tone decoders in the TRICK will only decode received telegrams if the Valid Audio signal is present (ie if PL is used with 5 tone signalling decoding occurs only when PL is present). Using the RSS, it is possible to vary the duration of the tones which make up the encode and decode telegrams.
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The ability to change channels using the parallel inputs on the radio accessory connectors is provided to support Motorola mobile radios which do not allow external access to the serial bus (eg. GM300).
Functional Description Set-Up and Knocked-Down - the operation of the repeater while it is in either of these states depends upon the type of the repeater selected via the RSS. See Table 1-1 for an explanation. The Set-Up and Knock-Down commands may be received from the wireline and/or over the air, depending upon the type of repeater.
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Functional Description When in the Knocked-Down mode, the only transmission possible will be using wireline PTT commands, ie: No Repeater Function. Type 3 Repeater The repeater is programmed using the RSS to be permanently in Set-Up mode and may be Enabled by valid audio.
Functional Description 1.1.11 Repeater Hang Timer The Repeater De-key Timer (Hang Timer) extends the selected channel transmit time after the loss of the receiver signal, thus keeping the repeater accessible for the continuation, or return, of the call. If there is any valid receiver activity during the Repeater De-key time, the Repeater De-key Timer is reset.
See the Installation and Programming Guide for connector pin-outs. 1.2.4 TRC Signalling The TRICK supports the Motorola Tone Remote Control (TRC) signalling protocol. The TRC protocol consists of five distinct categories of individual tones; High Level Guard Tone Low Level Guard Tone...
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Functional Description Console Commands are a series of Function Tones (FT) originated by the control console in response to button presses by the console operator. The TRICK supports the following TRC commands originated by the control console(s); MONITOR: when the MONITOR command is received from the wireline, the off-hook signal to the RX radio is toggled.
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When a wireline console such as the Motorola Centro Plus is used it is essential that the wireline parameters are set up correctly at both ends of the line. Incorrect configurations will cause 'falsing' of the commands from the Centro Plus to the TRICK, and incorrect decoding of selective calling from the TRICK to the Centro Plus.
♦ Measuring Method If a Motorola Centro Plus control console is connected to the TRICK, the line attenuation at 1 kHz and 3 kHz will be measured when the Centro Plus initiates line compensation. The tones are transmitted by the Centro Plus at a known level, allowing the TRICK to calculate the correct gain and equaliser values to compensate the wire line.
Set-Up mode, pressing a second time will exit repeater mode (repeater Knocked-Down). a socket provided to allow a service microphone or handset, such as the Motorola HMN3141, to be connected directly to the TRICK. The microphone or handset may be used for monitoring traffic and communications with radio operators in the field.
Functional Description SET-UP PROGRAM: RX TRC Figure 1-2 TRICK Front View the service microphone socket may also be used for personality programming and maintenance using a PC and a Radio Interface Box (RIB). When the RIB is connected to the TRICK, the programming destination may be selected using the PROGRAM button on the front panel and there is no need to connect the RIB directly to the radios.
Functional Description Alarm Inputs If selected in the RSS, the TRICK will monitor two alarm inputs on its accessory connector. Please refer to the Service Manual, Chapter 1 for details of pin-outs and Technical Specification for the expected signal levels. Typically, when the TRICK is installed inside the ENLN4055 repeater/base station housing kit, the two alarm inputs are connected to the MAINS FAIL and BATTERY LOW alarm outputs on the power supply.
Functional Description Wildcard Outputs The TRICK provides two “wildcard” outputs on its accessory connector for general purpose use. These wildcard outputs are activated when the appropriate commands are received from the wireline control console. The wildcard outputs may be used by the control console operator to manage equipment at the remote base station/repeater site.
Locate antenna and base station equipment on top of a local tower block to ensure coverage into areas of high-rise buildings. Secure equipment room available at top of building. Leased landline connection between the remote site and a single Motorola Centro Plus desktop controller. Locate the following equipment within the equipment room;...
Applications Radio User Radio User GM350 and ENLN4056 installed in a ‘high site’ for optimum antenna positioning Wireline connection Centro Plus Centro Plus controller on desk of operator/ despatcher Figure 1-3 Installation Example of Single Radio Base Station Application 2.1.2 Equipment List Item No.
Communication between office workers and site wide radio operators will be provided by linking three Motorola Centro Plus desktop consoles in parallel to the remote base station The base station/repeater will consist of a Motorola ENLN4055 housing kit containing an ENLN4056 module and two Motorola GM350 mobile radios.
Applications ENLN4056, ENLN4055 and two GM350 radios configured as a remote Base Station/Repeater Centro Plus #1 Wireline control GM350 Base Station Centro Plus #2 Visar GM950 Centro Plus Centro Plus #3 ˜ M O T O R O L A...
Repeater will consist of Motorola ENLN4055 housing kit containing two GM350 mobile radios and an ENLN4056 Tone and Repeater Interface Control Kit. The ENLN4056 will be programmed with a Repeater Knock-down Timer of 3 minutes Portables and Mobiles will be 5 tone, to generate Repeater Access Tone.
Appendix A APPENDIX A Selective Calling Signalling Schemes Std ZVEI French ZVEI Mod ZVEI Tone CCIR (ZVEI 1) (ZVEI 2) (ZVEI 3) Duration 70 ms 70 ms 70 ms 100 ms 40 ms 1060 1060 1124 1124 1160 1160 1060 1197 1197 1270...
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Appendix B APPENDIX B Support Items Ordering Information The following items have not been given in the equipment listings for the application examples. ELN4580 Centro Plus Product Manual - which includes: • Quick Reference • Selling Guide • Operating Instructions •...
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Appendix B 1-24 Functional Description & Applications...