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Skanti TRP 9500 Technical Manual

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  • Page 1 SKANTI TRP 9500 500 Watt Radio Transceiver for MF/HF...
  • Page 3 SKANTI TRP 9500 500 Watt Radio Transceiver for MF / HF Technical Manual...
  • Page 4 Please Note: Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed. The information in this quick guide is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, may contain errors or inaccuracies, and represents no commitment whatsoever.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Transceiver Unit connector panel ....3-29 7. DSC INSTALLATION Final installation Check ......3-34 Configuration Prom ........3-39 Description ............7-3 Installation related ’Prog’ key operations ..3-53 Mounting the units ..........7-3 Configuration ..........3-57 Figures and tables ..........7-4 Installation configuration .......7-18 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 6 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 7: Introduction Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Table of Contents General Description Basic Versions Technical Data TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 9: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION Where required by authorities transmitter fre- The TRP 9500 is a general purpose HF SSB quencies can be preprogrammed into a PROM transceiver designed for maritime applications allowing transmission only on these frequen- covering the frequency range 1.6 - 30 MHz.

  • Page 10: Basic Versions

    INTRODUCTION BASIC VERSIONS BASIC VERSIONS TRP 9500 Marine HF-SSB Radio System • 500 Watt P.E.P. Power Amplifier. • Simplex / Semi-duplex operation. • 896 Pre-Programmable Frequencies. Free RX Frequency. • ITU Frequencies Pre-Programmed. • Marine Bands: 1.6 - 30MHz. ( 1.60-4.80MHz, 6.20-8.95MHz, 12.23-17.65MHz,18.78-27.10MHz) •...
  • Page 11 Free TX Frequency Selection 1.6 - 30MHz. Free RX Frequency. • ITU Frequencies Pre-Programmed. • Labelling of Units. Transceiver Control Unit Type TCU 9002 S, Transceiver Unit Type TU 9507 S, Antenna Tuning Unit Type ATU 9500. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    AM: Reception/Transmission: Compatible AM Antenna Impedance: single sideband full carrier (H3E). 50 ohm. Automatically matched by the An- Reception: Double sideband full carrier (A3E). tenna Tuning Unit. TLX: Reception/Transmission: Single side- band suppressed carrier with modulating sub-carrier (J2B). TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 13 Medium: 250 W, 125 W or 50 W (user-pro- grammable, default 125 W) Image Rejection: Low: approx. 20 W Greater than 80 dB. Frequency Range: IF Rejection: 1.605 MHz - 30 MHz Greater than 80 dB. Frequency Resolution: 100 Hz step TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 14 The scan start/stop input can alternatively be Line Input coupled to the sweep programme in the TRP 9500. Input Impedance: Sweep Start 600 ohm, balanced with center tap Galvanic isolated Programmable to negative or positive transition TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 15 Depth: 124 mm Weight: 3.4 kg Transceiver Unit: Width: 495 mm Height: 696mm Depth: 356 mm Weight: 54 kg, approx. Antenna Tuning Unit: Width: 401 mm Height incl. antenna horn: 617 mm Depth: 171 mm Weight: 17 kg,approx. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 16 P 8751 All distances have been rounded up to the nearest 0.1 metres in order to allow for the maximum deviation which might be caused by the most offensive sample of all units manufac- tured 1-10 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION 2. OPERATION Table of Contents Transceiver Control Unit Keys and Simplex Frequency 2-25 Annunciators Copy Rx Frequency 2-26 TCU 9000 for versions TRP 9500, Copy Tx Frequency 2-27 9501 and 9503 Store a ChanneL 2-28 Recall A Channel 2-29 TCU 9002 for versions TRP 9502 and 9507.
  • Page 18 OPERATION 2. OPERATION Table of Contents TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Transceiver Control Unit Keys And Annunciators

    TRANSCEIVER CONTROL UNIT KEYS AND ANNUNCIATORS OPERATION TRANSCEIVER CONTROL UNIT KEYS AND ANNUNCIATORS TCU 9000 for versions TRP 9500 S, 9501 S and 9503 S. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Tcu 9002 For Versions Trp 9502 And 9507

    OPERATION TRANSCEIVER CONTROL UNIT KEYS AND ANNUNCIATORS CONTROL UNIT KEYS AND ANNUNCIATORS TCU 9002 for versions TRP 9502 S and 9507 S. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Tcu 9004 For Version Trp9504

    TRANSCEIVER CONTROL UNIT KEYS AND ANNUNCIATORS OPERATION CONTROL UNIT KEYS AND ANNUNCIATORS TCU 9004 for version TRP 9504 S. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Tcu 9005 For Version Trp 9505

    OPERATION TRANSCEIVER CONTROL UNIT KEYS AND ANNUNCIATORS CONTROL UNIT KEYS AND ANNUNCIATORS TCU 9005 for version TRP 9505 S. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Symbol Explanation

    This symbol is printed next to additional information on the operation described above it. Flashing annunciator When an annunciator (e.g. kHz) is printed in reverse it indicates that the annunciator is flashing in the Control Unit display. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Power On

    POWER ON Turning on the TRP 9500 Press to turn on the TRP 9500. The display will return the last set-up from when the transceiver was turned off. Select the required illumination level for the Keyboard and Display. The illumination has 4 different levels: Press to toggle the illumination level.

  • Page 25: Distress Operation

    DISTRESS OPERATION OPERATION DISTRESS OPERATION Using the 2182 kHz Distress mode. Press to switch on the TRP 9500. Press to select the pre-set Distress mode. Press simultaneously to transmit the Two-Tone Alarm Signal. The Alarm Signal will continue for 45 seconds or untill is pressed.

  • Page 26: Test Of Alarm Generator

    If TX Off is selected, only the audio part of the 2-tone Alarm Generator is tested. In some countries it is permitted to test the 2-tone Alarm Generator into dummy load in AM mode on 2200 kHz. 2-10 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Receiver Frequency

    Enter the receiver frequency that you wish to use. e.g. 4419.4 kHz. Press to complete your frequency choise Receiver frequency range: 150 kHz to 30 MHz. The receiver display will flash if an invalid frequency is entered . TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-11...

  • Page 28: Audio Control

    Press to turn the Squelch on and off. The Squelch will switch on the audio in periods where a voice signal is received. The Squelch annunciator will be displayed when the Squelch is on. 2-12 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Receiver Tuning

    Tune Rate is used. Press to manually tune the receiver up or down in the programmed step. Press to return to a standard Tune Rate. The display bar will indicate which standard Tune Rate is selected. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-13...
  • Page 30 0.1 second - 1.0 second by pressing a numeric key. 1 corresponds to the shortest dwell-time (0.1 second) and 0 corresponds to the longest dwell-time (1.0 second). Pressing will stop Automatic Receiver Tuning. Pressing will stop Automatic Receiver Tuning and transfer current receiver frequency to the transmitter. 2-14 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Automatic Gain Control

    Is usefull when noise keeps comming up in signal pauses. AGC on / Automatic Minimum Signal Threshold. Press to adjust the Minimum Signal Threshold automatically. Press to remove the Minimum Signal Threshold and return to normal AGC mode. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-15...
  • Page 32 Press to turn the AGC off. The Sensitivity is now adjusted to the same Signal strength level as when the AGC was on. Press to adjust the Sensitivity level. Press to switch AGC on again. 2-16 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Difficult Receiver Conditions

    Antenna Attenuator is switched on. The Antenna attenuator should be used when strong interferring signals are present at the receiver antenna input. Strong interferring signals may distort the wanted signal by overloading the receiver input. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-17...

  • Page 34: Adjust Bfo

    The display will flash when the minimum or maximum BFO frequency is reached. The BFO keys can only be operated in CW mode. The BFO frequency range is 0.3 kHz to 3.0 kHz. 2-18 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Change Bandwidth

    0.3 kHz - 2.4 kHz - 6.0 kHz - 0.3 kHz - The actual receiver bandwidth is shown shortly in the receiver display. The BW key can only be operated in CW mode. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-19...

  • Page 36: Transmitter On/Off

    The TX display will display the selected transmitter frequency. Press to turn the transmitter off. The TX display will be extinguished. To save battery, turn the transmitter off when only receiving is required. 2-20 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Transmitter Frequency

    Transceiver Unit 9501: TX frequencies in the Marine Bands ( 1.60 - 4.80 MHz, 6.20 - 8.95 MHz, 12.23 - 17.65 MHz, 18.78 - 27.10 MHz ). Transceiver Unit 9503, 9504, 9505, 9507: TX frequencies from 1.6 MHz to 30 MHz. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-21...

  • Page 38: Power Level

    OPERATION POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL Changing The Transmitter Power Level on versions TRP 9500, 9501, 9503 and 9507. Press to switch from Full to Medium power. Press to switch from Medium to Low power. Press to switch from Low back to Full power.

  • Page 39: New Medium Power Level

    NEW MEDIUM POWER LEVEL OPERATION NEW MEDIUM POWER LEVEL Selecting a new level for Medium power on versions TRP 9500, 9501, 9503 and 9507. Press and the first option for Medium power will be displayed: 125 W. Press and the second option for Medium power will be displayed: 250 W.

  • Page 40: Tune The Atu

    The conditions might change during a transmission and a new tune up will be needed. For example if ice is building up on the antenna or the vessel is heeling. Press to perform a new Tune procedure. 2-24 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Simplex Frequency

    Selecting the same frequency for both receiver and transmitter. Press to clear both the receiver and the transmitter displays. Enter the frequency that you wish to use for both receiving and transmitting. e.g.2049 kHz Press to complete your frequency choise. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-25...

  • Page 42: Copy Rx Frequency

    Prog and the RX Bar will flash in the display. Press to transfer the RX frequency to the transmitter. The receiver frequency is now displayed in both the RX and the TX display. 2-26 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Copy Tx Frequency

    Prog and the RX Bar will flash in the display. Press to transfer the TX frequency to the receiver. The transmitter frequency is now displayed in both the RX and the TX display. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-27...

  • Page 44: Store A Channel

    Enter the channel number that you wish to use as as storage for the set-up. e.g. User Programmable channel 76. Press to enter your choise of User Programmable channel. User Programmable Channels: 100 from channel no. 0 to 99. 2-28 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Recall A Channel

    0 - 99 : User Programmable Channels. 100 - 129 : GMDSS Distress and Safety Frequencies. 200 - 399 : Direct Recall of the first 200 of up to 896 Pre-Programmed frequencies. 401 and up: ITU Frequencies. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-29...

  • Page 46: Change Mode

    Press to switch to TELEX mode. Press to switch to R3E mode. For versions TRP 9500, 9501, 9503 and 9507: Press to switch to SSB mode. Where enabled - press switch to LSB mode. For versions TRP 9504 and 9505.
  • Page 47 CHANGE MODE OPERATION For versions TRP 9505 and 9507. Press to switch to CW mode. As standard LSB is only enabled in the Basic version TRP 9504. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-31...

  • Page 48: Channel Scanning, Set Up

    2 = signal strength, 3 = squelch or signal strength, 4 = squelch and signal strength. e.g. 2. Press to store the Trigger Source. Because signal strength is selected as Trigger Source in this example, you must set the corresponding sensitivity level now. 2-32 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 49 Hold Time. Now the channels that you wish to scan must be stored in the Scan Table. Enter the first Channel Number to be scanned. e.g. ITU ch. 403 Press to store the channel. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-33...
  • Page 50 Enter the third Channel Number to be scanned. e.g. ch. 76 from the User Programmable Memory. Press to store the channel. When the last channel is stored, the transceiver will return to normal operation. 2-34 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Channelscanning, Set Up Info

    If you store a bigger number of channels than required TRP 9500 will reduce the alocated memory to the actual need, after the scan table has been stored and then update the Number Of Channels to be scanned to the actual number.
  • Page 52 Channel Number: An ITU channel or a channel stored in the User Programmable Memory. View parameters and channels of a Scan Program: Press Delete a channel: Store 9999 as Channel Number in the scan table position that you wish to delete. 2-36 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 53 Replace a channel: Store the new Channel Number in the position of the channel you want to replace. Leave a Scan Program: You may leave the programming at any time by pressing Remote Scan start/stop facility: Is available with optional radiotelex modem "PCP717tlx" or remote control interface "Interface-A 718" installed. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-37...

  • Page 54: Channel Scanning, Recall Program

    Trigger Sourse = Signal Strength (2) Number of Channels to be scanned = 3 Dwell time = 2.5 seconds Hold Time = 20 seconds Press to return. The Transceiver will now return to normal operation. 2-38 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 55: Channel Scanning,Start/Stop

    Table when you press again. Receiver and Transmitter frequency of the channel which was displayed when you stopped the scanning will now be displayed. e.g. User Programmable channel 76: RX= 4143.6 kHz and TX= 6218.6 kHz. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-39...

  • Page 56: Frequency Sweeping, Setup

    Sensitivity -80 dB. Press to store the level. Enter the Dwell Time which is the period in which the receiver will "listen" for a signal on each frequency. e.g. 2.5 seconds. Press to store the Dwell Time. 2-40 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 57 3.1 kHz. Press to store the Step Frequency. Enter the Start Frequency . e.g. 8718.9 kHz. Press to store the Start Frequency. Enter the Stop Frequency . e.g. 8811.9 kHz. Press to store the Stop Frequency. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-41...

  • Page 58: Frequency Sweeping, Set Up Info

    Start Frequency : The first frequency in the Sweep Band. Stop Frequency : The last frequency in the Sweep Band. Remote Sweep start/stop facility: Is available with optional radiotelex modem "PCP717tlx" or remote control interface "Interface-A 718" installed. 2-42 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 59: Frequency Sweeping Start/Stop

    Press to stop the frequency sweep. Sweeping will start on the first frequency in the band when you press again. The Receiver frequency which was displayed when you stopped the Sweep will now be displayed. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-43...

  • Page 60: Sleep Timer, Set Up

    1. Press to store your choise. Enter the Channel Number that you whish to use when the Sleep Program turns on the transceiver. e.g. ITU channel 802. Press to store the Channel Number . 2-44 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 61 15.30 (3.30 PM). Press to store the Fall Asleep Time. When the Fall Asleep Time is stored, the transceiver will return to normal operation. Note: TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-45...

  • Page 62: Sleep Timer Info

    Fall Asleep Time: At this time the Sleep Program will switch off the transceiver. Wake Up and Stay On: If the the Fall Asleep time is set to the same time as the Wake Up time the Transceiver will switch on and stay on at this time. 2-46 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 63: Sleep Timer On

    Sleep Timer is deactivated as described above. NOTE. Sleep and DSC/Telex operation If TRP 9500 includes the optional built-in DSC/Telex the Sleep function is modified to a pseudo- Sleep function complying with the GMDSS requirements on DSC/Telex distress operation as follows.

  • Page 64: Operations

    Flash the ":" symbol of the watch and respond to all keying, key entries and remote control commands. The TRP 9500 will disable the pseudo-Sleep and return to normal operation on a remote control command, keying and key entry except RX-freq./mode command, volume up/down and speaker (scanning of RX DSC or Telex frequencies via PCP 717S will not disable pseudo-Sleep).

  • Page 65: Operation Related 'Prog' Key Operations

    Set Break-in Time for CW. Switch RF Attenuator On/Off. Float Antenna. Ground Antenna. Switch "Boop" Sound On/Off. Select Intercom. Set Real Time Clock. Switch Treble Cut On/Off Tilt Viewing Angle of Display. Toggle Bar-graph Reading, Power or Amperes. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-49...
  • Page 66 Switch Beep Sound On. Switch Boop Sound On. Switch High-beep Sound On. Display Customer Secified Frequencies Pre-Programmed in Configuration PROM. Display Configuration parameters pre-programmed in Configuration PROM. View Supply Voltage View and Change Security Code. Select Configuration Mode. 2-50 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 67 "STO" to store the wanted level and to return to the normal display. If "Enter" is pressed instead the old Side Tone frequency and level are retained and the transceiver will return to normal display. Both Side Tone frequency and level are adjustable during transmit condition. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-51...
  • Page 68 Transceiver can neither receive nor transmit.Press "Enter" to return to normal operation. Switch "Boop" sound On/Off . If an illegal key is pressed the CU will sound a "Boop". This feature may be selected / inhibited to suit the individual operator. 2-52 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 69 Press "STO" to store the new Beep level. Pressing "Enter" instead will maintain the previous Beep level setting. Select HST mode. Pressing "Prog" "16" "Enter" will select High Speed Telex mode. This mode is indicated by both the "SSB" and "TLX" annunciators in the display. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-53...
  • Page 70 Security Code only when the ship is in port and disable the Security Code when the ship is at sea, giving quick radio-access to all on board in case of an emergency situation. 2-54 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 71: Propagation Of Hf And Mf Radiowaves

    30 MHz the propagation is almost along a straight line. Therefore if ground wave propagation is to be used on 30 MHz the range is confined to distances at which there will be optical sight between the antennas in question. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-55...
  • Page 72 During periods of high solar activity the MUF will be higher, but at the same time disturbances in the Ionosphere, due to the high activity, will be more frequent. Tables of MUFs covering various radio paths are published monthly by many telecom administrations. 2-56 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 73: Connectors

    3-29 Interface-A 718S or PCP 717S Final installation Check 3-34 View / change Telex Audio Centre 3-71 Frequency Trp 9500 Installation Wiring diagram 3-35 View / change External Scan 3-72 S/S input Configuration Prom View /change TCU Priority System 3-73...
  • Page 74 INSTALLATION 3. INSTALLATION Table of contents TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 75: Mounting The Units

    DESCRIPTION General Correct installation of the TRP 9500 is important for maximum performance and reliability. Antennas and earth connections must be installed with the greatest care using corrosion resistant materials. Cable routing shall be made so the cables are protected from physical damage. Sharp cable bends especially on coaxial cables must be avoided and a sufficient number of clips or straps should be used to secure the cables.

  • Page 76: Installation Mounting The Units

    INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE UNITS TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 77 MOUNTING THE UNITS INSTALLATION Installation examples and recommanded cable specification including the DSC option. Cable type: 2 x 5 screened multiwire ScanBus termination jumper: fig.3 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 78 3) Space for cable entry: min 50 4) For tilted mounting: drill 4 holes Ø8 in bottom of cabinet Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Scale: @ Weight: 3.4 Kg Doc.: 4-0-31441 fig.4 Mounting options TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 79 The viewing angle of the LCD display can be optimized for best performance by using the ’Prog’ ’13’ function. The level of the Beep sound (when pressing a key) may be adjusted by pressing ’Prog’ ’@’ function. See description of the User Programmable Functions. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 80: Mountingthe Transceiver Unit

    2) Space for service access: min. 500 3) Space for service access: min. 1000 4) Cable entry Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Scale: @ fig.9 Weight: 53.5 Kg Doc.: 4-0-31424 / 4-0-31425 Tabletop mounting TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 81: Mounting The Antenna Tuningunit

    1) Space to nearest overhang: min. 100 2) Space for service access: min. 500 3) Space for cable and service access: min. 200 Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Scale: @ Weight: 17 Kg Doc.: 4-0-31426 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 82: Powersupply

    100 A 8.0m Screened multiwire 2 x 25mm 100 A * The maximum cable lengths are specified for continuos two tone operation. For ARQ or speech operation only, the maximum cable length figures are doubled. 3-10 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 83: Earth Connections

    The Transceiver Unit is preferably grounded separately to the ships metal in the shortest possible way. A 10 to 16mm sq. ground wire is connected to the ground terminal at the end of the unit. On vessels with no metallic superstructure the ground connection may be omitted. fig.16 fig.17 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-11...

  • Page 84: Groundingconsiderations

    Tuning Unit to the ground, rather than taking the ground to the Antenna Tuning Unit. In case of a a fiberglass boat, the ground-plane may well be at the hull grounding terminal. Then this is where the Antenna Tuning Unit should go and this is where the antenna actually starts. fig.19 3-12 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 85 The Antenna Tuning Unit is then bonded this screen. ground-plane is made of copper mesh or copper foil fig.22 Wrong ATU placement on a fiberglass or wooden boat. All boxes, including the operator, is part of the antenna. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-13...
  • Page 86 ILoop introduced by a potential difference between the ATU and other equipment. 3-14 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 87: How To Avoid Disturbing Other

    If the cables leave the mast at the deck ground loops may be introduced. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-15...

  • Page 88: Grounding "Ground Rules

    Ground to copper control tubing, railings, water tank and line. Use 2" wide copper strap. Never use bread or steel wire. Run independent bonds to the central point just under tuner, never a "daisy chain". fig.26 Non-Metal Hull Grounding 3-16 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 89 EARTH CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION fig.27 Whip an/or Backstay Antenna and counterpoise system for Sailboat TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-17...
  • Page 90 However, in heavy weather cruising carpeting isn’t always practical because it will get wet. fig.29 Make sure you ground to everything for a good ground plane or counterpoise. 3-18 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 91: Recommended Atu Installation

    Cable strain relief Copper strap fig.30 Mount the ATU on a custom-built bracket made from iron angle bars fig.31 fig.32 ATU bracket welded to the railing ATU bracket welded to the floor TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-19...

  • Page 92: Antennas

    The 12m vertical is preferred over the 7m for most communication requirements, because it gives a better efficiency in the lower frequency band. Mount the antenna as far from shadowing structurres as possible, for more efficiency and more predictable radiation pattern. 3-20 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 93: Interconnection Of Units

    Cable type: 5 x 2 multiwire twisted pair. For cable square refer to installation examples at pages 3-3 to 3-5. Twisted pairs: 1 and 6 2 and 3 4 and 5 6 and 7 8 and 9 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-21...

  • Page 94: Interconnection Of Units

    TCU Connector Panel TU Connector Panel The ScanBus termination jumper must be set to pos. 1 if just one of the ScanBus connectors are used - and to pos. 2 if both ScanBus are used. 3-22 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 95: Transceiver Unit-To-Antennatuning

    The coaxial cable are terminated in UHF-connectors (PL 259 type) and connected at both ends to the sockets marked "TX/RX". fig.38 fig.39 fig.40 fig.41 Remember to fit the rubber gasket on the coaxial cable before soldering. fig.42 Use a second wrench for backstop when fastening the Antenna Horn nut TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-23...
  • Page 96 INTERCONNECTION OF UNITS NOTE: TRP 9500 may be operated without the ATU 9500. Just connect the 50 ohms antenna system to the coaxial socket marked "TX/RX" at the end of the Transceiver Unit and set the jumper located in the Transceiver Unit installation compartment to position ’ATU not installed’.

  • Page 97: Connectors For External Equipment

    Input. Data Carrier Detected or Scan S/S Input. Receive Data. Output. Transmit Data. No connection. RCI-GND Galvanic isolated ground return for Remote Control Interface. Not connected to system ground No connection. Input. Ring indicator. Screen Cable screen. Connected to system ground. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-25...
  • Page 98 Adjustable from -15 dBm to +10 dBm. Line Out C Line Out - ’Key’ Galvanic isolated external key input. Pulled up to +12V. Active when pulled down to RCI-GND. RCI-GND No connection. Screen Cable screen. Connected to system ground. 3-26 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 99: External Speaker

    Output. 5 watt into 8 ohms. 4 ohms speaker may be connected. SPK- Headphone for CW operation ’Headphone’. Stereo jack female . Designation Description H-phone+ Output. Hot left and right headphone drive signal. H-phone+ H-phone- Output. Common left and right headphone drive signal. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-27...
  • Page 100 INSTALLATION CONNECTORS FOR EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Morse Key for CW operation ’Morse Key’. Mono jack female Designation Description Morse Key Input. Pulled up to +12v. Activated when connected to system ground 3-28 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 101: Transceiver Unit Connector Panel

    PC RX Galvanic isolated input. Receive Data PC DTR Galvanic isolated input. Data Terminal Ready. *) PC GND Galvanic isolated ground return for PC RX and PC No connection. Screen Cable screen. Connected to system ground. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-29...
  • Page 102 Adjustable from -15 dBm to +10 dBm. Line Out C Line Out - ’Ext Key’ Transmitter key input. Active when connected to GND. System ground used in combination with Ext key. No connection. Screen Cable screen. Connected to system ground. 3-30 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 103 ’PRN/RCI’. 9 away D-sub male. Designation Description Input. Receive Data Output. Transmit Data Output. Pulled-up to+15V through 470 ohm. Ground return for RXD and TXD. Connected to system ground. No connection. Screen Cable screen. Connected to system ground. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-31...
  • Page 104 Distress Lamp. Open collector output for driving lamp when connected between +24V and ’Alarm 1’. Max. 50mA. (’On-Hook with 718 installed). +24V Ground return for ’Alarm Input’ Connected to system ground (Only valid when 717-DSC is installed). 3-32 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 105 Open collector output. Low when alarm is on. Max. 50mA. (717 required). +24V +24V supply for external equipment. Max. 200mA (Multifuse). ’TX Inhibit’ Input. Transmitter inhibeted when connected to GND. ’RX Mute’ Input. Receiver muted when connected to GND. System ground. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-33...

  • Page 106: Final Installation Check

    Synthesizer Board 711S/911. Loosen the two screws of the module and remove it. Locate the shielding box on the PCB containing the Master Oscillator. Remove the box lid and exschange Master Oscillators. Reassemble the Transceiver in the reverse order. 3-34 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 107 INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM FOR TRP 9500 S D6 T (1 of 2) INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM FOR TRP 9500 S D6 T (1 of 2) TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-35...
  • Page 108 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM FOR TRP 9500 S D6 T (2 of 2) INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM FOR TRP 9500 S D6 T (2 of 2) 3-36 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 109: Configuration Prom

    CONFIGURATION PROM INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION PROM The TRP 9500 series Configuration PROM contains frequencies, frequency bands and system configuration parameters for customizing the equipment. Legal frequencies with corresponding legal mode and frequency bands are programmed in the PROM address area from 256d/0100h to 7167d/1BFFh. The PROM area is divided into three sub-areas, each with a specific frequency information and representation.
  • Page 110 255d / FFh xxxx xxxx 5119 13FF 5120 1400 ITU Channels ( SSB ) ITU DSC and Telex TX Frequencies xxxx xxxx Limiter Byte 255d / FFh 7167 1BFF 7168 1C00 System Configuration Parameters 8191 1FFF 3-38 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 111: Frequency Recordformat

    Transmitter part of duplex frequency Simplex frequency Single receiver frequency which can be recalled with a short-number Single transmitter frequency which can be recalled with a short-number Empty channel which occupy a short-number Always set to 0. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-39...

  • Page 112: Fixed Step Frequencies Format

    Step Frequency BCD X 10kHz BCD X 1kHz n+10 BCD X 100Hz BCD X 10Hz A large group of frequencies with uniform channel spacing are easily represented by programming the 11-byte Fixed Step Frequencies Format. 3-40 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 113 Number Of Channels: The total number of frequencies or channels in the group. Legal numbers: 1 to 9998. Start Frequency: The first frequency in the group. Step Frequency: The fixed frequency- or channel-spacing for the group. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-41...

  • Page 114: Frequency Band Format

    If the programmed Frequencies and possible Frequency Bands do not use all the available bytes in the relevant PROM areas a Limiter Byte must be programmed to indicate the end of frequency information. The Limiter Byte contains the value 255d / FFh. 3-42 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 115: Pre-Programmed Itu Frequencies

    May be recalled directly by entering the relevant number from 100 to 129. Mode will automatically be set according to the table. TRP 9500: Subsequent selection of other modes will disable the transmitter except when the mode is SSB and R3E is selected.
  • Page 116 May be recalled directly by entering ITU channel number. Mode will automatically be set to SSB. TRP 9500: Subsequent selection of other modes except R3E will disable the transmitter. Inter-ship SSB Simplex frequencies in the Maritime Mobile Bands between 4 and 27.5MHz.
  • Page 117 May be recalled directly by entering channel number. Mode will automatically be set to SSB. TRP 9500: Subsequent selection of other modes except R3E will disable the transmitter. Ship station SSB TX frequencies in the 8100 - 8195kHz band. Successive channel numbers are assigned.
  • Page 118 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION PROM Extra frequencies for TRP 9500: National ship station MF DSC TX frequencies for purposes other than distress and safety. 2156.0 2156.5 kHz 2157.0 2157.5 kHz 2158.0 2158.5 kHz 2159.0 2159.5 kHz 8 TX frequencies For verification of TX frequency only. TX frequencies are only selectable in Telex mode. Subsequent selection of other modes will disable the transmitter.
  • Page 119 CONFIGURATION PROM INSTALLATION Extra frequencies for TRP 9500: Ship station non-paired NBDP frequencies in the Maritime Mobile Bands between 4 and 27.5MHz. ITU Radio Regulations Apendix 33. Non-paired Telex Frequencies. 4MHz Band 1 - 10 6MHz Band 1 - 23...

  • Page 120: Systemconfiguration Parameters

    Maximum TX power = 20 x Pm W Pm = values from 1d/01h to 25d/19h corresponds to 20Watt to 500Watt Security Code Enable 7602d/1DB2h 0d/00h: Disable Security Code 1d/01h: Enable Security Code All other data are defaulted to 1d/01h 3-48 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 121 7608d/1DB8h 0d/00h: Disable R3E mode 1d/01h: Enable R3E mode All other data are defaulted to 1d/01h Enable CW mode 7609d/1DB9h 0d/00h: Disable CW mode 1d/01h: Enable CW mode All other data are defaulted to 1d/01h TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-49...
  • Page 122 3d/03h: AM mode when 2182 is pressed All other data are defaulted to 3d/03h Receiver frequency 7616d/1DC0h status 0d/00h: RX on PROM frequencies only 1d/01h: Free RX frequency All other data are defaulted to 1d/01h 3-50 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 123 TX on PROM frequencies only 1d/01h: Free TX frequency All other data are defaulted to 1d/01h Single sideband 7618d/1DC2h mode display 0d/00h: Display upper-sideband as USB 1d/01h: Display upper-sideband as SSB All other data are defaulted to 1d/01h TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-51...

  • Page 124: Standard Programming

    7614d/1DBEh 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 255d/FFh 255d/FFh 1d/01h 7615d/1DBFh 3d/03h 3d/03h 3d/03h 3d/03h 3d/03h 3d/03h 7616d/1DC0h 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 7617d/1DC1h 0d/00h 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 7618d/1DC2h 1d/01h 1d/01h 1d/01h 0d/00h 0d/00h 1d/01h 3-52 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 125: Installation Related 'Prog' Key Operations

    Float Antenna. Ground Antenna. Switch "Boop" Sound On/Off. Select Intercom. Set Real Time Clock. Switch Treble Cut On/Off Tilt Viewing Angle of Display. Toggle Bar-graph Reading, Power or Amperes. Set Beep Level. Select HST mode. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-53...
  • Page 126 Switch Beep Sound On. Switch Boop Sound On. Switch High-beep Sound On. Display Customer Secified Frequencies Pre-Programmed in Configuration PROM. Display Configuration parameters pre-programmed in Configuration PROM. View Supply Voltage View and Change Security Code. Select Configuration Mode. 3-54 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 127: Select Configuration Mode

    "STO" key and the numeric keys to store the wanted parameter value(s). It is now possible to select another function by entering the corresponding number.Pressing "Enter" will make a return to normal operation. For further information see the description of the Configuration. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-55...
  • Page 128 INSTALLATION 3-56 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 129: Configuration

    To make a reconfiguration of a Function with parameters enter the number of the Function in the Transmitter Display. Press "Function No." The current corresponding parameters are displayed in the Receiver Display with a flashing bar below the first parameter to be changed. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-57...

  • Page 130: Directly Executable Functions

    INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION to store the same value again if no change is wanted, or use the numeric keys to change the value and to store a change. If the Function has more than one parameter the flashing bar will shift right to the next parameter. When the last parameter has been stored another Function Number may be entered as described above.
  • Page 131 "Loudspeaker" key Disable/Enable Volume keys Disable/Enable Scan key Disable/Enable Sweep key Disable/Enable Sleep key Disable/Enable "Light" key Disable/Enable Att key Disable/Enable "Hidden keys": "Prog 2" (LSB) Disable/Enable "Prog 3" (R3E) Disable/Enable "Prog 16" (HST) Disable/Enable TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-59...
  • Page 132 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION Keyboard keys: TRP 9504 with standard Transceiver Control Unit. No. 1 to 32. "1" will enable the key. "0" will disable the key. Double keys (Tune, Rate, Sensitivity, Volume and AGC) are displayed simultaneously with a position in the display corresponding to the keyboard layout. Default values shown.
  • Page 133 Disable/Enable LSB key Disable/Enable Att key Disable/Enable CW key Disable/Enable Full key Disable/Enable Med key Disable/Enable Low key Disable/Enable BW key Disable/Enable BFO keys Disable/Enable "Hidden keys": "Prog 3" (R3E) Disable/Enable "Prog 16" (HST) Disable/Enable TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-61...
  • Page 134 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION Keyboard keys: TRP 9502 and TRP9507 with standard Transceiver Control Unit. No. 1 to 34. "1" will enable the key. "0" will disable the key. Double keys (Tune, Rate, Sensitivity, Volume and AGC) are displayed simultaneously with a position in the display corresponding to the keyboard layout. Default values shown.

  • Page 135: Enable Powerlevels

    No. 52. Select Transmitter Key Input versus transmitter mode. "0": External Key active. See function no. 73. "1": Handset Key active. "2": Both key inputs active. The keying Key excludes the other. Default values Receiver Display TX Mode Parameter Key Input TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-63...

  • Page 136: Agc Parameters Versus Rx Mode

    INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION Compressor Time Constant versus TX Mode No. 53. Select Time Constant for the transmitter AF compressor versus transmitter mode. "1" corresponds to a normal time constant. "0" corresponds to a long time constant. Default values Receiver Display TX Mode Parameter Time Constant AGC Parameters versus RX Mode...
  • Page 137 Default values Receiver Display RX Mode Parameter Hang Time No. 58. Select AGC Suppressor function versus receiver mode. "1": Activate the AGC Suppressor. "0": Disable the AGC Suppressor. Default values Receiver Display RX Mode Parameter Suppressor TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-65...

  • Page 138: Split Mode Disable/Enable Tables

    INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION No. 59. Select additional AGC Filter. "1": Disable the additional AGC Filter. "0": Enable the additional AGC Filter. Default values Receiver Display RX Mode Parameter AGC Filter AF Bandwith No. 60. Select AF Bandwidth in telex mode. "1" corresponds to a large AF bandwidth. "0"...

  • Page 139: Disable /Enable "Prog" Functions

    Disable / Enable "Prog" "98" function No. 70. Disable/Enable view and change of the Security Code. "1" makes it possible to view and change Security Code. "0" makes it impossible to view or change Security Code. Default value is "1". TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-67...

  • Page 140: Tcu Backlight Step Mode

    INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION TCU backlight step mode No. 71. Select TCU backlight step mode "0" Selects sawtooth shaped backlight step mode. "1" Selects triangle shaped backlight step mode. External "Line, key" input versus TX mode See also functions no. 51 and 52 No.
  • Page 141 "Remote" annunciator in the display. TRP9500 will at all time respond to all manual key entries. The "Remote" annunciator is then switched off indicating that the last entry was made manually. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-69...
  • Page 142 To reenter control from the Radio-Telex modem and hence allow scanning again, press the "TLX" key. TRP 9500 will automatically return to "Autotelex with telephony option" if a transmitter frequency command is received from the Radio-Telex modem.
  • Page 143 When the "2182" key is pressed, TRP9500 will enter the distress mode and ignore all commands except a transmitter frequency command, which will make the TRP 9500 return to remote controlled mode. A return from distress mode to remote controlled mode may also be performed by pressing the "TLX"...
  • Page 144 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION View / change External Scan S/S input With the optional board, Interface-A 718S, installed the available Scan S/S ( Scan Start/Stop ) input can be used to control the scanning of the 10 build-in user-programmable scan programs or the user-programmable sweep program.

  • Page 145: View /Change Tcu Priority System

    Control is automatically transferred to the TCU where the last key entry was made. The "Busy" annunciator is switched off in all TCU’s indicating that operation can take place on any TCU. (Busy switched off in all TCU’s except when a Master Priority TCU is in use). TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-73...
  • Page 146 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION PRIVACY By enabling/disabling Privacy the received signal and information displayed in the TCU’s can be controlled. This enables either normal use where the communication can be followed in another room, or private conversation. When Privacy is disabled all key entries are reflected in all displays and the received signal is led to all TCU’s.

  • Page 147: Assign Cu Priority / Intercomno

    The System Parameters are those listed under function number 1 to 94. Reset total memory and system parameters to default values No. 98 Function number 98 deletes the total user-programmable channel memory, executes function number 95 and 97, and resets the Password for the Configuration Mode. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 3-75...

  • Page 148: View / Changepassword

    INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION View / change Password No. 99 To prevent unauthorized programming of the configuration, the Configuration Mode may be protected with a Password. As default the Password is 0 which requires no confirmation when selecting Configuration Mode. The Password may be viewed or changed by selecting Function Number 99.
  • Page 149 RX / EX Signal Path 715S 941 (option) Programmable Communication Processor 717S (option) Remote Control Interface & Protocol 4-10 Interface-A 718S (option) Diagrams Single Channel Receiver Board 914 (option) Alc And Protection System Receiver Signal Path 915S (option) Power Amplifier 920 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 150 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Table of Contents TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 151: Technical Description

    AF lines, amplifying AF signals for the earpiece, the internal and external speaker and the line output. The connector for external speaker, phone and morse key is located on this board. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 152: Transceiver Unit Tu 9500

    TU-bus driver, Remote interface and drivers for the analog circuits. The analog part includes voltage regulators, analog interface circuits and analog output drivers. The TU Control Board is the main control board of the TRP 9500. It controls the digital and analog operations required when the Transceiver Control Unit 9500 is operated.TRANSCEIVER UNIT 7200 Synthesizer Board 911: The synthesizer board includes synthesizers, dividing/multiplication circuits and check detectors.

  • Page 153: Rx / Ex Signal Path 715S

    RX/EX Signal Path 715S and delivers the amplified output signal to the low-pass filters, PCB 926 or 927. The SWR detector output is a monitor signal for the TU Control Board 910. The fan circuit drives the fan in accordance with the temperature signal monitored on the Power Amplifier. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 154: Wiring Support Board 938

    TU, to give easy access to the Module Assembly. The Module Assembly also includes a filter for DC-voltages and a temperature sensor monitoring the temperature in the TU. The temperature sensor controls, together with the sensor in the SMPS unit, the fans of the SMPS. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 155: Antenna Tuning Unit Atu 9500

    The Dummy Load/Antenna Amp 941 includes relays, load resistors, and an RX-amplifier for frequencies below 1.6MHz.The Dummy Load/Antenna Amp permits Alarm test into Dummy Load as well as grounding or floating the antenna. ALC and Protection System Block diagram: page 4-x TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 156: Remote Control

    Status word, which will be set if the TX-frequency is illegal. 11 is followed by specific power level (low/medium/high) and sets the transmitter power level. Notes: A load of a TX-frequency will turn on TX, if it’s off. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 157 Bytecount* * bytes to follow Reserved commands: 00h : Reset 14h : Telex mode & frequency frequency input (4 bytes) 24h : USB mode & frequency frequency input (4 bytes) 34h : AM mode & frequency TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 158 10 Hz 1 Hz Radio mode+entry nr. : Radio mode Entry nr 1h : Telex mode Entry nr. = { 0h .. Fh } 2h : USB mode 3h : AM mode 4h : CW mode 4-10 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 159 Err : Error return status. 0: ok, 1: error. Retransmission necessary. Req : TX frequency status, if requested. 0: ok, 1: TX frequency illegal. Bsy : Busy return status. 0: ok, 1: busy. Retransmission necessary. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 4-11...
  • Page 160 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4-12 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 161: Power Control And Protection

    TRP 9500 S POWER CONTROL AND PROTECTION SYSTEM TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TRP 9500 S POWER CONTROL AND PROTECTION SYSTEM RX Signal Marine Filters 926 Interconnection Board 937 ATU Board 940 RX/EX Signal Path 715S Power Amplifier 920 Continuous Filters 927 24V DC...

  • Page 162: Service

    5-27 built-in ’Frequency Error’ test Stepped Selftest Description Of Test Steps 5-28 Replacement of Backup Battery Cleaning the Air Filter TU ribbon cables location Trouble Shooting ’Exploded’ views Power Protection Service related ’Prog’ key 5-17 operations TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 163 SERVICE 5. SERVICE Table of contents TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 164: Preventive Maintenance

    SERVICE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Due to the modern design of the TRP 9500 preventive maintenance can be reduced to a minimum provided the equipment is correctly installed. To ensure maximum performance and minimum repair trouble we recommend you to follow the below stated headlines for preventive maintenance.

  • Page 165: Method 2: Realignment Using The Built-In 'Frequency Error' Test

    If an AM broadcast station is used, select AM mode and observe that the signal is received with not too strong fading and a reasonable signal to noise ratio. If these requirements are not fulfilled choose another station. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 166: Replacement Of Backup Battery

    Refit the top cover. Replacement of Backup Battery TRP 9500 uses standard 1.5 V alkaline batteries to back-up the memory when the power supply is switched off. Use only the best quality for replacement to avoid leakage. Skanti recommends:...

  • Page 167: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the Air Filter TRP 9500 uses 4 fans to cool all circuitry inside the Transceiver Unit. To keep the cooling air clean an Air Filter is placed in front of each fan. These Air Filters should be cleaned frequently, especially under dusty working conditions.

  • Page 168: Trouble Shooting

    SERVICE TROUBLE SHOOTING If a malfunction should occur in the TRP 9500, the following instructions should be followed in order to locate the module which is causing the malfunction : If possible execute the built in selftest. An ’Error Code’ for the failing module will be displayed.

  • Page 169: Power Protection

    POWER PROTECTION POWER PROTECTION The TRP 9500 Power and Protection system is monitoring the transmitter circuits during transmission and will automatcally maximize the radiated power to safe limits. If a problem occurs the flashing ’Protec’ annunciator on the Control Unit display shows that protection is activated. The...
  • Page 170 TU Control Board measures too high power output. ALC power was too high. Protection made: Exciter level set to ~+12dBm. Display: Flash "Protec". Supply failure Measurement: Supply voltage high. Protection made: TX key inbitit. Display: Flash "Protec". TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 171 Power set as Low as possible. Display: Flash "Protec". Full High Measurement: TU Control Board measures too high power output. Full Power was too high. Protection made: Automatic power regulation inhibited. Display: Flash " Protec". 5-10 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 172 Note: It is necessary to select low power or to switch off the equipment to reset the protection High Average Measurement: Average power reduced to 400W. Possible cause: CW keyed for more than 1 minute. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-11...
  • Page 173 External "TX Inhibit" input is activated. Action made: TX key inhibit. PA SWR Measurement: PA SWR was high. Protection made: Output power reduced to safe limits. Possible cause: High SWR or change in antenna impedance. 5-12 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 174 ATU selects feed through setting. Display: Flash "Protec". Possible cause: Bad antenna impedance on the selected frequency. High SWR Measurement: ATU measured SWR >3 but <8 during Tune Procedure. Possible cause: Poor antenna impedance on the selected frequency. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-13...
  • Page 175 Poor antenna impedance on the selected frequency. V or I high TX Measurement: ATU measured that the maximum voltage or current rating is reached during transmission. Possible cause: A short antenna and a low frequency. 5-14 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 176 ALC adjustment and the power had to be reduced more than 6 dB. Possible cause: A bad antenna and a low frequency. TU-ATU com bad Measurement: TU - ATU communication isnot operating. Protection made: Key inhibit. Display: Flash "Protec". Possible cause: TU - ATU communication problem. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-15...
  • Page 177 SERVICE POWER PROTECTION 5-16 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 178: Service Related 'Prog' Key Operations

    Switch RF Attenuator On/Off. Float Antenna. Ground Antenna. Switch "Boop" Sound On/Off. Select Intercom. Set Real Time Clock. Switch Treble Cut On/Off Tilt Viewing Angle of Display. Toggle Bar-graph Reading, Power or Amperes. Set Beep Level. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-17...
  • Page 179 Switch Beep Sound On. Switch Boop Sound On. Switch High-beep Sound On. Display Customer Secified Frequencies Pre-Programmed in Configuration PROM. Display Configuration parameters pre-programmed in Configuration PROM. View Supply Voltage View and Change Security Code. Select Configuration Mode. 5-18 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 180 12 relay settings, the remaining 3 relay settings and finally the current limit values in amperes, obtained from one of the three current detectors. Pressing "Enter" once more will make a return to normal operation. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-19...
  • Page 181 View ATU Software version, release and release date. Displays ATU software version and release date. Receiver Display: Version and Release number as VV.RR. Transmitter Display: Release date as YY MM DD. Pressing "Enter" will make a return to normal operation. 5-20 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 182 Pressing "Enter" will make a return to normal operation. View PA Filter Version. The Receiver Display shows the PCB number of the installed PA Filter. Marine Filters 926 Continuous Filters 927 Pressing "Enter" will make a return to normal operation. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-21...
  • Page 183 Switch Boop Sound On. The Boop is sounded constantly. Pressing "Enter" will make a return to normal operation. Switch High-beep Sound On. The High-beep is sounded constantly. Pressing "Enter" will make a return to normal operation. 5-22 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 184 View Supply Voltage Displays the actual TU supply voltage at the moment the function is executed.e.g. 24.7 Volt is displayed as "24.7" in the receiver display. Pressing "Enter" will make a return to normal operation. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-23...
  • Page 185 SERVICE SERVICE RELATED ’PROG’ KEY OPERATIONS 5-24 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 186: Self Test

    ’SELF TEST’. These set ups will result in a digital feed back from the ’Check Detectors’ located on most of the PCBs in the TRP 9500. The test-result from each test step will be displayed on the Receiver display of the Transceiver Control...
  • Page 187 ’Error Codes’ where a possible error source is listed. When the ’Automatic Stepped Self Test’ has stopped, the test result is displayed for a few seconds, whereupon the transceiver returns to normal operation. It is possible to interrupt the automatic test, by pressing 5-26 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 188 This will happen too, if is pressed after test number 35 has been performed. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-27...
  • Page 189 AF check, RX AF line check and TCU loudspeaker check are checked for silence. Error code Possible error source AF line, tone shape, volume 715S Cabling 910 - 715S RX AF linedriver Cabling 715S - 937 TCU speaker amplifier 5-28 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 190 RX AF line check toggles condition, and keeps it with increasing volume level. Mute is checked in a similar way. Error code Possible error source Volume control 715S Cabling 910 - 715S AF mute 715S Cabling 910 - 715S TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-29...
  • Page 191 Test 7 tests Master Oscillator PCB 712/713 mounted on PCB 911. Test if MO is oscillating, using MO check. Error code Possible error source Master oscillator 712/713 Cabling 910 - 911 or 911 - 712/713 5-30 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 192 Test if 1.LO is able to get out of lock to check that microprocessor can control synthesizer. Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz 1.LO : 75.00000 MHz 3.LO : 456.50 kHz The test is OK if SYNCHECK = 0. Error code Possible error source Synthesizer Cabling 910 - 911 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-31...
  • Page 193 Test if 1. LO is able to lock in band 0 high border Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz 1.LO : 52.50000 MHz 3.LO : 456.50 kHz The test is OK if SYNCHECK = 1. Error code Possible error source Synthesizer Cabling 910 - 911 5-32 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 194 Test if 1. LO is able to lock in band 1 high border Band : 52.5 - 60 MHz 1.LO : 60.00000 MHz 3.LO : 456.50 kHz The test is OK if SYNCHECK = 1. Error code Possible error source Synthesizer Cabling 910 - 911 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-33...
  • Page 195 Test if 1. LO is able to lock in band 2 high border Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz 1.LO : 67.50000 MHz 3.LO : 456.50 kHz The test is OK if SYNCHECK = 1. Error code Possible error source Synthesizer Cabling 910 - 911 5-34 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 196 Test if 1. LO is able to lock in band 3 high border Band : 67.5 - 75 MHz 1.LO : 75.00000 MHz 3.LO : 456.50 kHz The test is OK if SYNCHECK = 1. Error code Possible error source Synthesizer Cabling 910 - 911 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-35...
  • Page 197 Test if synthesizer is able to lock 3. LO low border Band : 67.5 - 75 MHz 1.LO : 70.00000 MHz 3.LO : 452.50 kHz The test is OK if SYNCHECK = 1. Error code Possible error source Synthesizer Cabling 910 - 911 5-36 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 198 3.LO : 456.00 kHz Error code Possible error source Receiving signal path 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S - 937 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S - 937 RX mute 715S TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-37...
  • Page 199 Possible error source Receiving signal path, option filter 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S - 937 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S - 937 No optional filter installed 715S 5-38 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 200 Possible error source Not able to lower MGC 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S - 937 Not able to rise MGC 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S - 937 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-39...
  • Page 201 The exciter is set up to produce 15 MHz SSB signal. With input grounded; no RF is detected at RF check. Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz 1.LO : 60.00000 MHz 3.LO : 455.00 kHz Error code Possible error source Exciter signal path 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S 5-40 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 202 The exciter is set up to produce 15 MHz R3E signal. With tone input; RF is detected at RF check. Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz 1.LO : 60.00000 MHz 3.LO : 455.00 kHz Error code Possible error source Exciter signal path 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-41...
  • Page 203 The exciter is set up to produce 15 MHz carrier. With input grounded; RF is detected at RF check. Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz 1.LO : 60.00000 MHz 3.LO : 455.00 kHz Error code Possible error source Exciter signal path 715S Cabling 910 - 715S or 911 - 715S 5-42 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 204 The ATU tests : RAM, Vforward-, Vreflected-, 0 degrees-, 90 degrees- and temperature- detector. Error code Possible error source ATU - TU communication failure 940,910 Cabling 937 - 910 or 937 - 740 ATU ram error Vforward detector Vreflected detector 0 detector TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-43...
  • Page 205 Supply voltage is read from PCB 937 and compared with PA module id. PA id is performed by a voltage divider and read by the A/D converter. Error code Possible error source Supply voltage too low Supply voltage too high on Unidentified PA module Cabling 910 - 920 5-44 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 206 Cabling 910 - 715S or 910 - 926/927 ALC Power High Cabling 910 - 715S or 910 - 926/927 Supply failure Cabling 910 -933 ALC Power Low Cabling 910 - 715S or 910 - 926/927 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5-45...
  • Page 207 Antenna installation or ATU No Tune Power RX/TX relay PCB 937 or coax connectors Coax cables 926/927 - 937, TU - ATU shorted. Bad SWR Antenna installation or ATU Bad SWR TX Antenna installation or ATU 5-46 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 209 TU9500SD1T TU Interconnection W9 W7 TU Control Board 910 Synthesizer Board 911 RX/EX Signal Path 715S DSC RX Single Channel Receiver 914S MO Ref, not used PCP Board 717S Wiring Support Backup Board 939 Battery PA Supply, W12 PA Filter Out Supply, W11 Interconnection 937 Local coax connections between Synthesizers and Receivers / Exciters are not shown.

  • Page 221: Dsc Operation

    Sending a direct-dial call cont’d 6-33 Test: self-test 6-69 Sending a direct-dial call, info 6-34 Test: RX-audio 6-70 Test: TX-test 6-71 Sending a direct-dial call cont’d 6-35 Receiving distress alert, info 6-36 Receiving distress alert 6-37 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 222: Dsc 9000 Front Panel

    DSC OPERATION DSC 9000 FRONT PANEL DSC 9000 FRONT PANEL TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 223: Keys And Indicators

    Interrupts transmission of a call in progress. Stops an aural alarm signal. Selects the MAIN-MENU. Enter numbers or letters in entry fields. Switches illumination of display and keyboard backlight between "day" and "night" settings (unless a numeric entry is expected). TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 224 A call other than distress has been received. The lamp remains Slow flashing flashing until the call has been read out. yellow light Transmission of a call (other than distress) is in progress. Steady yellow light TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 225: Aural Alarm Signals

    The external push button is operated in the same way as the Distress key on DCU 9000. To initiate a distress alert press the push-button for 6 sec (until the distress lamp stops quick-flashing and shows steady light). Then release. If not released within 5 s transmission does not start. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 226: Multiple Control Units

    An incoming call activates the visual and audible indicators of all control units. Light and sound levels are induvidually adjustable. The RX-CALL is displayed only on the active control unit. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 227: Menu Tree

    6-19 6-45 6-68 6-69 6-71 6-68 6-68 6-70 6-70 6-70 6-54 6-55 6-58 6-58 6-64 6-67 6-66 6-59 6-60 6-62 6-63 6-48 6-54 6-54 6-55 7-20 7-18 7-21 7-22 7-18 7-18 7-21 7-20 7-20 7-19 7-19 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 228: Distress Alert, Info

    DSC OPERATION DISTRESS ALERT, INFO DISTRESS ALERT, INFO To edit the Information, release immediately. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 229: Distress Alert

    Press for 6 seconds. Undesignated distress USB telephony - Keep pressing 5 sec to send message - The displayed distress alert information will be transmitted when the key is released after the 6 seconds has elapsed. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 230: Editing A Distress Alert, Info

    >EDIT<. Nature of Distress Selectable Options: Fire, explosion Flooding Collision Grounding Danger of capsizing Sinking Disabled and adrift Undesignated distress Abandoning ship Type of Subsequent Distress Communication Selectable Options: USB telephony AM telephony FEC telex 6-10 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 231: Editing A Distress Alert

    - - Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] - - keys. Press DISTRESS To send on one DSC distress frequency Position: 55 59’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC select >SINGLE<. Undesignated distress USB telephony DSC distress freq: >SINGLE< Press TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-11...

  • Page 232: Editing A Distress Alert, Info

    Note:The Frequency is preset to 2187.5 kHz if watch receiver 1 is set to ’Distress watch MF’ (DSC 9001). If a single frequency is selected the Distress Alert will be sent on that frequency 5 times, in each transmission. 6-12 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 233: Editing A Distress Alert Cont'd

    Position: 55 59’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC Press for 6 seconds to transmit Undesignated distress USB telephony the Distress Alert immediately - Press [Distress] 6 sec to send message press to return to the Main Menu. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-13...

  • Page 234: Sending Distress Alert, Info

    After 3 minutes, if a single frequency was selected, the last line shows "-Press [Enter] to select DSC frequency-". Another DSC frequency may then be selected and the distress alert repeated on this frequency. Automatic transmission if [Enter] is not pressed. 6-14 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 235: Sending Distress Alert

    Position: 55 59’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC 3.5 - 4.5 minuttes. Undesignated distress USB telephony - Awaiting acknowledgement - The Distress Alert repetition continues until: the Distress Acknowledgement is received is pressed. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-15...

  • Page 236: Receiving Distress Acknowledgement, Info

    RX-CALL if not all received calls have been read out and scanning is resumed on the transceiver if so selected. The Distress Acknowledgement is an All Ships Call and therefore received not only by the ship in distress. 6-16 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 237 Distress traffic by telephony. The Transceiver is automatically set to DISTRESS-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO:123456789 the Distress traffic frequency. Position: 55 66’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC Undesignated distress USB telephony >END< When communication is completed, enter END. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-17...

  • Page 238: Sending Distress Relay Call, Info

    DSC OPERATION SENDING DISTRESS RELAY CALL, INFO SENDING DISTRESS RELAY CALL, INFO To relay a received distress alert please refer to page 2-41 6-18 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 239: Sending Distress Relay Call

    Ship: (123456789) Identity of the ship in distress if known. - Enter maritime mobile service identity - Press Key in the position. DISTRESS-RELAY Ship:123456789 Position: 55 59’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC >POSITION-OK< EDIT Press TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-19...

  • Page 240: Sending Distress Relay Call, Info

    For All ships, Group or Area calls no acknowledgement is expected. In this case the transceiver is set automatically to telephony or telex mode as indicated in the call and to the appropriate distress and safety frequency in the same band as the call. 6-20 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 241: Sending Distress Relay Call Cont'd

    ---- Awaiting ack on 8414.5 kHz ---- If no acknowledgement has been received when the time expires, the display shows. No acknowledgement received The call may be repeated on another frequency REPEAT >QUIT< by selecting REPEAT. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-21...

  • Page 242: Receiving Distress Relay Acknowledgement, Info

    END should be entered when communication is completed. The display returns to STATUS or to RX-CALL if not all received calls have been read out and scanning is resumed on the transceiver if so selected. 6-22 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 243: Receiving Distress Relay Acknowledgement

    Distress traffic by telephony. The Transceiver is automatically set DISTRESS-RELAY Ship:123456789 to the Distress traffic frequency. Position: 55 59’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC Undesignated distress USB telephony >END< When communication is completed, enter END. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-23...

  • Page 244: Sending A Call, Info

    Urgency Urgency Safety Safety Ship’s business Routine Type of subsequent communication / Telecommand. Selecable options: USB telephony FEC telex ARQ telex For distresss category additionally: Distress relay Note: Telecommands may be added dependent on configuration. 6-24 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 245: Sending A Call

    -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- Press TX-CALL Selective to: 001234567 Category: Routine < USB telephony> Select the type of subsequent -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- communication/telecommand. Press TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-25...

  • Page 246: Sending A Call, Info

    END should be entered when communication is completed. For telephony calls just place the handset on-hook. The display returns to STATUS or to RX-CALL if not all received calls have been read out and scanning is resumed on the transceiver if so selected. 6-26 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 247: Sending A Call Cont'd

    The call may be repeated on the same or REPEAT >QUIT< another DSC frequency .Further call attempts to the same coast station should be delayed at least 15 minutes, if acknowledge is still not received. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-27...

  • Page 248: Receiving Acknowledgement, Info

    END should be entered when communication is completed. For telephony calls just place the handset on hook. The display returns to STATUS or to RX-CALL if not all received calls have been read out and scanning is resumed on the transceiver if so selected. 6-28 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 249: Receiving Acknowledgement

    The Transceiver is automatically set to RX-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT from: 001234567 the mode and frequencies indicated in the Category: Routine USB telephony acknowledgement. Working freq. Tx: 2076.0 Rx: 1813.0 kHz >END< When communication is completed, enter END. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-29...

  • Page 250: Sending A Direct-Dial Call, Info

    When Enter is pressed the programmed name of the coast station will be shown next to the telephone number. The name of the coast station or the country may be used instead of NATIONAL, please refer to page 2-64 PROGRAMMING DSC-FREQUENCY LIST for further information. 6-30 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 251: Sending A Direct-Dial Call

    Select the DSC frequency of the coast DSC FREQUENCY SELECTION <08 NATIONAL Tx: 2159.5 Rx 1624.5> station using the -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- keys or by entering a List number. Press TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-31...

  • Page 252: Sending A Direct-Dial Call, Info

    In this case the DSC calls are repeated on the new working frequencies. If the working channel quality evaluation again indicates that quality is not satisfactory and no other channels are available the coast station sends an acknowledgement indicating -Cannot use Channel-. 6-32 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 253: Sending A Direct-Dial Call Cont'd

    An ’End of call’ DSC message is then sent --------- Tuning transmitter --------- to the coast station to stop call timing. ----------- Transmitting ----------- ---- Awaiting ack on 1813.0 kHz ---- TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-33...

  • Page 254: Sending A Direct-Dial Call, Info

    DSC OPERATION SENDING A DIRECT-DIAL CALL, INFO SENDING A DIRECT-DIAL CALL, INFO 6-34 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 255: Sending A Direct-Dial Call Cont'd

    SENDING A DIRECT-DIAL CALL Cont’d RX-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT from: 002192000 The acknowledgement from the coast station Tel: 42482544 End of call may contain information on the chargeable Duration: 0 hours 6 min 35 sec duration of the call. >QUIT< TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-35...

  • Page 256: Receiving Distress Alert, Info

    END should be entered when communication is completed. The display returns to STATUS or to RX-CALL if not all received calls have been read out and scanning is resumed on the transceiver if so selected. Note: A Distress Alert may be received on more frequencies. 6-36 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 257: Receiving Distress Alert

    Distress Position: 55 59’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC alert by telephony. Undesignated distress USB telephony Received on 2187.5 kHz ACK > END < When communication is completed, enter END. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-37...

  • Page 258: Acknowledging A Distress Alert, Info

    END should be entered when communication is completed. The display returns to STATUS or to RX-CALL if not all received calls have been read out and scanning is resumed on the transceiver if so selected. 6-38 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 259: Acknowledgeing A Distress Alert

    Tuning transmitter ------- ----- Checking for free channel ----- ----------- Transmitting ----------- When communication is completed, DISTRESS-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO:987654321 enter END. Position: 55 59’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC Undesignated distress USB telephony > END < TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-39...

  • Page 260: Relaying A Received Distress Alert, Info

    DSC OPERATION RELAYING A RECEIVED DISTRESS ALERT, INFO RELAYING A RECEIVED DISTRESS ALERT, INFO The distress relay call is automatically transmitted 5 times. Regarding receiving distress relay acknowledgement, please refer to page 2-23 6-40 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 261: Relaying A Received Distress Alert

    Distress relay Press to transmit the message. - Press [Call] to send on 8414.5 kHz - ------- Tuning transmitter ------- ----- Checking for free channel ----- ----------- Transmitting ----------- ---- Awaiting ack on 8414.5 kHz ---- TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-41...

  • Page 262: Receiving Distress Relay, Info

    END should be entered when communication is completed. The display returns to STATUS or to RX-CALL if not all received calls have been read out and scanning is resumed on the transceiver if so selected. 6-42 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 263: Receiving Distress Relay

    Ship:123456789 Hook off the transceiver handset to Position: 55 59’N 133 22’W at 1229 UTC acknowledge the receipt of the call Undesignated distress USB telephony by telephony. > END< When communication is completed, enter END. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-43...

  • Page 264: Receiving A Call, Info

    RX-CALL if not all received calls have been read out and scanning is resumed on the transceiver if so selected. All-ships, Group and Area calls, not having Distress or Urgency catagory, are considered obsolete when 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the call. The call is then treated as ’read-out’. 6-44 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 265: Receiving A Call

    RX-CALLS 1229 UTC 1 JUL 1992 Distress call from: 123456789 Received on 2187.5 kHz - Change by [<] [>] or [Enter] to view -- >RX-CALLS< press selects next or previous call, displays the complete call. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-45...

  • Page 266: Sending An Acknowledgement, Info

    Note: If the call is not acknowledged within 4.5 minutes ACK is replaced by >TX-CALL<. If this is entered the information in the received call is transfered to a TX-CALL. 6-46 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 267: Sending An Acknowledgement

    Working freq. TX: 8222.0 RX: 8746.0 - Press [Call] to send on 8415 kHz - provided the call is a telephony call: Just hook off the Transceiver handset. Steps 2 to 5 are then automatically performed. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-47...

  • Page 268: Receiving A Direct-Dial Call, Info

    In this case the DSC calls are repeated on the new working frequencies. If the working channel quality evaluation again indicates that quality is not satisfactory and no other channels are available the coast station sends an acknowledgement indicating -Cannot use Channel-. 6-48 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 269: Receiving A Direct-Dial Call

    ----- Awaiting ack on 1813.0 kHz ----- The acknowledgement from the coast station RX-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT to: 123456789 Tel: -- End of call may contain information on the chargeable Duration: 0 hours 6 min 35 sec duration of the call. >QUIT< TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-49...

  • Page 270: Status Display

    The Automatic ack display field is empty if automatic acknowledgement is set to able to comply. May be changed by selecting >STATUS CHANGE<. DSC watch-receiver 1 status: Distress watch Calling watch none Watch-receiver 1 is the built-in receiver of DSC 9001/6. Its status is selelected in the configuration menu. 6-50 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 271 Shows the frequency(ies) watched by watch-receiver 2. Shows ’Off’ if the receiver is switched off. Calling watch frequencies may be changed by selecting >STATUS CHANGE<. Watch on the associated MH/HF transceiver may be interrupted/restarted by selecting >WATCH ON/OFF<. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-51...

  • Page 272: Change Status

    Automatic acknowledgement transmissions does not take place if the handset is off-hook or the equipment is not in STATUS, MAIN-MENU, or RX-CALL state. Automatic acknowledgement transmissions does not take place if the call is received with error or has distress category. 6-52 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 273 The Enter key will display the frequencies selected and the arrow keys wil now move between the frequencies of the DSC frequency list or a list number may be entered. Pressing Enter will select the displayed frequency pair. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-53...

  • Page 274: Programming: Automatic Acknowledgement

    Position calls PROGRAMMING Automatic acknowledgement POLLING >POSITION< OTHER press PROGRAMMING Aut ack of position calls Select between: < Specific stations only> All stations Specific stations only -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- press 6-54 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 275 -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- press If ’Specific stations only’ is selected, enter PROGRAMMING Aut ack of other calls the MMSI number of the stations. Specific stations only (002191000) -- Enter MMSI; use # for any digit -- press TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-55...

  • Page 276: Programming

    55 59 ’ N (133 20’) ---------------- Enter longtitude ------------------ Press Select E or W using an arrow key. PROGRAMMING Position 55 59 ’ N 133 20’ <W> -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- Press 6-56 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 277 Position 55 59 ’ N 133 20’ W at 1229 UTC Press to return to the STATUS display. >END< If more than 12 hours have elapsed since the last updating, the time will be deleted. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-57...

  • Page 278: Programming: Printer

    Print DSC frequency list Print Channel list Print MMSI number list Print telephone list Print configuration settings The arrow key switches beween the above options and Enter selects the displayed option, starts print-out and returns to STATUS menu. 6-58 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 279: Programming: Clock Setting

    -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- Press Enter the year PROGRAMMING Clock setting 1229 UTC 12 Jun (1992) ------------------- Enter year ------------------ Press PROGRAMMING Clock setting 1229 UTC 12 Jun 1992 Press to return to the >END< STATUS display. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-59...

  • Page 280: Programming: Sound Setting

    -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- Press Select sound type C or D using an PROGRAMMING Call-alarm sound arrow key. Duration .5 Type <C> Volume *****. . . -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- Press 6-60 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 281: Key-Beep Sound

    Select the volume level using the arrow keys. PROGRAMMING Key-beep sound Illegal key volume < Volume**..> -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- Press to return to the STATUS display. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-61...

  • Page 282: Programming: Light Setting

    <* * * ..> -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] - Press to return to the STATUS display. The light in the Distress and Call indicators cannot be reduced completely. 6-62 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 283: Programming Contrast Setting

    Select the contrast setting using the arrow PROGRAMMING Contrast setting keys. < * * * * ..> -- Change by [<] [>] or press [Enter] -- Press to return to the STATUS display. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-63...

  • Page 284: Programming: Dsc-Frequency List

    ---- Enter own DSC receive frequency ---- If all fields are empty or "0" the number is deleted from the list. The distress and safety frequencies (94-99) cannot be edited. The pre-programmed DSC frequency list is printed on the next page. 6-64 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 285 22375.5 22445.0 INTER 1 25208.5 26121.0 INTER 2 25209.0 26121.5 INTER 3 25209.5 26122.0 INTER 458.5 455.5 DISTRESS 2187.5 2187.5 DISTRESS 4207.5 4207.5 DISTRESS 6312.0 6312.0 DISTRESS 8414.5 8414.5 DISTRESS 12577.0 12577.0 DISTRESS 16804.5 16804.5 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-65...

  • Page 286: Programming Mmsi List

    When entering an unprogrammed list number the illegal-key sound is given and the number is deleted. If, when receiving a call, the MMSI number of the calling station is found in the MMSI list, the name of the station will be displayed along with the nine-digit MMSI number. 6-66 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 287: Programming: Telephone List

    Either the telephone number or the telephone list number (1-99) may be entered when composing a Direct-dial call. When [Enter] is pressed the telephone number and the name is displayed. When entering an unprogrammed list number the illegal-key sound is given and the number is deleted. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-67...

  • Page 288: Test: Info

    STATUS display. The program version and date is displayed if selecting DU. If an additional DU is connected the program version and date for both units are shown. DU 2 denotes the additional unit. 6-68 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 289: Test: Self-Test

    The error code consists of step number (2 digits), indication of previous faults (1 digit: 0=no, 1=yes) and failure type (1 digit). If an additional DU is connected a selftest on that is included in the sequence. The display will indicate that DU 2 is tested. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-69...

  • Page 290: Test

    >WATCH-1< WATCH-2 TRANSCEIVER Press to performe the audio test. TEST Watch-1 RX-audio Adjust the volume level using the arrow keys. Press to end the test and return >END< to the status display. 6-70 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 291: Test: Tx-Test

    Checking for free channel ----- ----------- Transmitting ----------- ---- Awaiting ack on 2187.5 kHz ---- RX-ACKNOLEDGEMENT from: 00123456 Category: Safety Test Press to return to status display. No additional information Received on 2187.5 kHz >END< TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6-71...
  • Page 292 DSC OPERATION 6-72 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 293 DCU 9000 without mounting bracket Configuration of printer interface 7-20 19 inch panel mounting 7-11 Configuration of external alarms 7-21 Cable connections for DCU without Configuration of formats 7-21 mounting bracket 7-12 Configuration of messages 7-22 Accessories included 7-23 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 294 DSC INSTALLATION 7. DSC INSTALLATION Table of Contents TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 295: Dsc Installation Description

    7-10. Fig.12a and 12b at page 7-11 shows how flush mounting may be obtained and gives the dimensions for the necessary hardware. External connections to the DCU 9000 are made to the connectors at the back of the unit as illustrated in fig.13 at page 7-12. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 296: Dcu 9000 With Mounting Bracket

    DSC INSTALLATION DCU 9000 WITH MOUNTING BRACKET DCU 9000 WITH MOUNTING BRACKET Fig.5 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 297 DCU 9000 INSTALLATION WITH MOUNTING BRACKET Fig.6 1) Space for cable entry min. 50 Mounting Options Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Centre of Gravity Weight: DCU 1.2 Kg Weight: Mounting Bracket 0.7 Kg TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 298: Dcu 9000 Installation With Mounting Bracket "Low Profile Mounting

    DCU 9000 INSTALLATION WITH MOUNTING BRACKET "LOW PROFILE MOUNTING" Fig.7 1) Space for cable entry min. 50 Mounting Options Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Centre of Gravity Weight: DCU 1.2 Kg Weight: Mounting Bracket 0.7 Kg TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 299: Dcu 9000 Installation With Mounting Bracket "Flush Mounting

    Dimensions are in mm Weight: DCU 1.2 Kg Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Weight: Mounting Bracket 0.7 Kg Centre of Gravity Construction drawing for Fixture. Fig.8b 1) Customize to Bulkhead thickness. Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 0.2 mm TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 300: Inch Panel Mounting

    19 INCH PANEL MOUNTING Fig.9a Dimensions are in mm Weight: DCU 1.2 Kg Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Weight: Mounting Bracket 0.7 Kg Centre of Gravity Construction drawing for Fixture. Fig.9b Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 0.2 mm TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 301: Terminal Board Mounting Options

    TERMINAL BOARD MOUNTING OPTIONS DSC INSTALLATION TERMINAL BOARD MOUNTING OPTIONS NORMAL MOUNTING OF TERMINAL BOARD Fig.10a 180 MOUNTING OF TERMINAL BOARD Fig.10b TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 302: Dcu 9000 Without Mounting Bracket

    DCU 9000 WITHOUT MOUNTING BRACKET DCU 9000 WITHOUT MOUNTING BRACKET Fig.11 Two M5x40 bolts (included) 1) Space for cable entry min. 100 Mounting Options Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Centre of Gravity Weight: 1.2 Kg 7-10 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 303 DCU 9000 WITHOUT MOUNTING BRACKET 19 INCH PANEL MOUNTING Fig.12a Dimensions are in mm Weight: DCU 1.2 Kg Tolerance: +/- 1 mm Centre of Gravity Construction drawing for Fixture. Fig.12b Dimensions are in mm Tolerance: +/- 0.2 mm TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 7-11...

  • Page 304: Cable Connections For Dcu Without

    DSC INSTALLATION CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DCU WITHOUT MOUNTING BRACKET CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DCU WITHOUT MOUNTING BRACKET Fig.13 7-12 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 305: Earth Connections

    EARTH CONNECTIONS DSC INSTALLATION EARTH CONNECTIONS Fig.18 DCU 9000, EARTH CONNECTION Skanti part no. 772 000 17 Wire specification Recommended wire dimension: min. 2.5 mm Sq . Wire length as short as possible. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 7-13...

  • Page 306: Net Connector, Dcu 9000

    DSC INSTALLATION NET CONNECTOR, DCU 9000 NET CONNECTOR, DCU 9000 Fig.21 SKANTI part no. 751 000 64. 15mm Identify twisted pairs. Before contacts of plug are soldered: slide the plastic cover over the cable . After the contacts are soldered: latch the inner and outer shields into the connectors from the rear and snap in.

  • Page 307: Mounting Bracket

    MOUNTING BRACKET TERMINAL BOARD DSC INSTALLATION MOUNTING BRACKET TERMINAL BOARD Fig.22 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 7-15...

  • Page 308: Aux Connector, Dcu 9000

    DSC INSTALLATION AUX CONNECTOR, DCU 9000 AUX CONNECTOR, DCU 9000 Fig.23 SKANTI part no. 751 000 65. Cable specification Acommodate cable outer diameter from 4.4 to 11.0 mm 7-16 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...
  • Page 309 If Xon/Xoff handshake is used, the terminal must be connected to the outgoing serial data pin of the printer. If Busy (High/Low) handshake is used, the terminal must be connected to the printer Ready/Busy signal output. See page 3-20 for configuration of printer interface. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 7-17...

  • Page 310: Installation Configuration

    To change the priority level select PRIORITY in the CONFIGURATION menu and press [Enter]. Select the desired priority level (1. priority is the highest level) and press [Enter]. Note: If an external distress alarm button is connected to a control unit, this control unit should be given priority 7-18 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 311: Configuration Of Radio Interface

    [Enter]. Select the correct option Normal, Reverse or Ignore. ’Normal’ corresponds to off-hook = low input signal. Press [Enter] . TRP 7000: Normal TRP 8000 handset with built-in hook switch: Reverse TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 7-19...

  • Page 312: Configuration Of Dsc-Watch

    [Enter]. Configuration of Printer Interface Select INTERFACES in the CONFIGURATION menu and press [Enter]. Select PRINTER in the Interfaces menu and press [Enter]. Select between connection to This DCU, None/other DCU, or DU* 7-20 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 313: Configuration Of External Alarms

    To change the configuration, select FORMAT in the CONFIGURATION menu and press [Enter]. Select ’Yes’ to include a format, or ’No’ to disable a format, and press [Enter]. All formats can be received and displayed in RX-calls irrespective of the configuration settings. TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 7-21...

  • Page 314: Configuration Of Messages

    No information Reduced set of telecommands: USB telephony Distress relay FEC telex ARQ telex Only messages enabled by configuration are selectable in TX-calls. All messages may be displayed in RX-calls and TX-acknowledgements, irrespective of the configuration. 7-22 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 315: Accessories Included

    DESIGNATION QUANTITY SKANTI PART NUMBER Mounting bracket for DCU 9000 107 810 40 D-sub connector, 9 pole, male 751 000 64 D-sub connector, 15 pole, male 751 000 65 Tab connector, female 772 000 17 TRP 9500 TECHNICAL MANUAL 7-23...
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