Page 1: Installation And Operation Manual
TB9100 Base Station P25 CG Console Gateway P25 TAG Trunked Analog Gateway Installation and Operation Manual MBA-00002-15 · Issue 15 · March 2014...
Page 2: Contact Information
Tait Limited. including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Technology is licensed solely for use within this Tait Limited.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Front Panel Fans ..........29 TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 4 Base Stations for Trunked Systems ....... . 59 TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 5 Fitting the Front Panel and Powering Up ......115 TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 6 P25 Glossary ..........149 TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 7: Preface
Preface Scope of Manual This manual primarily describes the TB9100 base station but also includes the P25 CG console gateway and P25 TAG trunked analog gateway. When “base station” is referred to, this generally applies to the console gateway and trunked analog gateway as well.
Page 8: Associated Documentation
Associated Documentation The current set of TB9100 product documentation is provided in PDF format on the product CD. Updates are made available on the Tait support web. Print copies of the documentation are available on request. TB9100 Specifications Manual (MBA-00014-xx).
Page 9: Publication Record
September 2013 Torque setting for SMA connectors reduced. March 2014 Information added on recommended CSS settings for dual base stations. PMU fan thresholds updated. Minor additions and corrections. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Preface © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 11: Description
P25 modes, to link stations using standard Internet Protocol communications, and to add features through software options ensures that P25 systems designed with the TB9100 are scalable in both size and functionality. The base station and gateways combine industry-leading digital voice quality with rugged design specifications and intuitive user interfaces.
Page 12: Features
FM and digital P25 communications on a per-call basis. Integrated built-in voting facility. No external voter is needed. ■ Can be completely managed remotely from a PC running the Tait ■ Customer Service Software (CSS): configuration, alarm monitoring, fault diagnosis, feature and firmware upgrades.
Page 13: Modules
The heavier modules are also secured laterally by metal tabs at the rear of the subrack. The following provides a brief description of the available modules. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 14: Base Station Reciter
Only the gateway module in position 1 can communicate with the PMU (if fitted). It is not possible to convert a gateway module into a reciter. Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 15: Power Amplifier
The PMU can only be installed in positions 6 and 7 of the subrack. It is AC and DC PMU shown connected to position 6. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 16: Front Panel
The position of a module in the rack is defined by the socket in the subrack interconnect board to which the module is connected by the system control bus. Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 17: Frequency Bands And Sub-Bands
This is the typical base station configuration described in “Theory of Operation” on page 21. Depending on its PMU, it can operate on AC power, DC power, or a combination of both. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 18: 12V Dc Pa-Only Base Station/Repeater
The trunked analog gateway’s analog line connects to the dispatch system, and its Ethernet interface connects (via the CSSI protocol) to an RFSS controller in a Tait P25 Trunked Network. It has no RF functionality. Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual ©...
Page 19: Applications
Applications TB9100 base stations can be used as repeaters or as base stations. They can be connected together as a channel group, to form a wide area repeater or wide area base station. They can be used in trunking systems and in conventional systems with analog or digital dispatch equipment.
Page 20: Simulcast
Help or manual. Data Gateway The data gateway is a function carried out in a Tait P25 base station or P25 console gateway operating in a TaitNet P25 conventional network. It provides a gateway between P25 radios and a data server. The data gateway interfaces to P25 radios using the P25 common air interface (CAI) and to a data server (such as the KMF) using the IP network.
Page 21: Console Gateway
Console Gateway The console gateway interfaces a third party analog dispatch console to a Tait P25 Network. It acts as an encryption/decryption point, enabling the analog dispatch console to participate in encrypted calls. A console gateway is a channel group member, connecting the dispatch console to the channel group.
Page 22 It also performs the air interface signal processing for both analog FM and digital P25 modes. The network board acts as the link between the digital circuitry and the Tait P25 Network, and gives the base station an identity as a network element.
Page 23: Signal Paths
The main switch routes the signals to the appropriate destinations: RF interface (via the digital board), for transmitting P25 over the ■ air) Ethernet interface (via the IP protocol stack), for sending to the ■ TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 24: Run And Standby Modes
FM or digital P25, depending on the input. When the base station receives an input on an interface, it operates in the mode of that input. Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 25 FM mode using the microphone button. Refer to “Microphone Operation” on page 82 further details. The destination of the signal is configured by the CSS. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 26: Intermodule Communications
Figure 1.5. Figure 1.5 Intermodule communication paths Reciter μP μP μP I C Current Source Control Panel Microphone Speaker User Controls Subrack Interconnect Board Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 27: Power Management
The outputs from both the AC and DC high power converters are added together and fed to the PA via the PA1 and PA2 outputs. The auxiliary output is also tapped off this summed output. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 28 DC terminal at rear of subrack Boost Aux. DC Regulator J17 connector on subrack inter- connect board Reciter Reciter Reciter 10.8 - 32V Control Control Control Panel Panel Panel Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 29: Front Panel Fans
2 minutes on, 5 minutes off 8A–12A 3 minutes on, 3 minutes off 12A–14A 4 minutes on, 1 minute off ≥15A always on >149°F (65°C) –– always on TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 31: General Safety And Regulatory Information
The PMU should be serviced only by qualified technicians. There are no user-replaceable parts inside. If the PMU is damaged and does not function properly, stop the module safely and contact your regional Tait office immediately. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information ©...
Page 32: Ac Power Connection
PMU and PA can reach temperatures of up to +176°F (+80°C). LED Safety (EN60825-1) This equipment contains Class 1 LED Products. General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 33: Equipment Safety
S20.20-1999 or BS EN 100015-4 1994. Figure 2.1 Typical antistatic bench set-up common point ground (building ground or mains ground) dissipative rubber bench mat conductive wrist strap TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 34: Anti-Tampering Devices
The humidity should not exceed 95% relative humidity through the specified operating temperature range. Dust and Dirt For uncontrolled environments, the level of airborne particulates must not exceed 100µg/m General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 35: Regulatory Information
Encryption is not permitted on the nationwide Interoperability calling channels. These channels are defined in §90.531 (b) (1) (ii). b. Encryption can be disabled by the user, if required. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 36: Fcc Narrowbanding Regulations
Tait office. Unauthorized Modifications Any modifications you make to this equipment which are not authorized by Tait may invalidate your compliance authority’s approval to operate the equipment. Health, Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility in Europe...
Page 37 You can download the formal Declaration of Conformity from Declaration of Conformity www.taitradio.com/eudoc. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual General Safety and Regulatory Information © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 38 General Safety and Regulatory Information TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 39: Installation
19inch rack or cabinet. If this is your first time installing a TB9100 base station, we recommend that you read the entire chapter before beginning the actual installation.
Page 40: Equipment Ventilation
Any space at the front of the cabinet not occupied by equipment should be covered by a blanking panel. Refer Figure 3.1 on page Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 41 ) per subrack. If you have any other configuration, the performance of your system will depend on how closely you comply with the base station airflow requirements described above. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 42 Figure 3.1 Typical cabinet ventilation requirements top view (20cm) side view front view ≥7in (≥17.5cm) ventilation slots airflow entry blanking panels airflow exit Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 43: Installing And Setting Up The Css
CSS on a PC. To install the CSS, you need a registration key. You can obtain a key from Tait. Please contact your technical support representative. If you have previously installed a CSS, you can use the same key.
Page 44: Pc Recommendations
If necessary, remove the modules from the subrack before moving it (refer to “Replacing Modules” on page 95). In all cases follow safe lifting practices. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 45 The foam cushions are CFC- and HCFC-free and may be burnt in a suitable waste-to-energy combustion facility, or compacted in landfill. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 46: Setting Up On The Bench
An important aspect of that configuration is the base station’s IP address. The base station comes with a default IP address but needs to be given the IP address required for its position in the Tait P25 Network. A Calibration and Test Unit (CTU) can be of great assistance when...
Page 47: Confirming Operation
(and the CTU) separately. Notice The CTU is common to TB9100 and TB8100 base stations: some of its connectors and controls are not used with a TB9100. Refer to the Calibration and Test Unit Operation Manual for detailed informa- tion about connecting and operating the CTU.
Page 48: Connecting The Css For The First Time And Setting The Ip Address
Ensure that the base station is correctly connected to an appropriate load and that all RF connectors are secure. Plug the Tait TMAA02-01 microphone supplied with the base station into the RJ-45 socket on the control panel (for a list of the microphone pin allocations refer to “Microphone Connection”...
Page 49: Finding A Lost Or Forgotten Ip Address
Run a program such as HyperTerminal, Teraterm or minicom. Select the following port settings: 57600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 50: Customizing The Configuration
Note that the fans have power supplied from the relevant PA or PMU module, with the rotation sensor alarm signal interfaced into the control panel. This signal is processed via the reciter associated with the PA or PMU. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 51 1 that use the “Fan failed” alarm input. This will prevent false fan alarms if a dual base station is operated with base station 2 selected on the control panel. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 52: Changing The Root Password
The password does not give access to encryption keys, as logging in as a root user causes these keys to be zeroized. If Tait provides support services, it may need to know the password.
Page 53: Short Tuning Procedure
Next. Insert the Murata tuning tool into the correct receiver VCO tuning hole for the reciter type (see below) and then click Next. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 54 Using a test set, feed a signal at the receive frequency into the reciter’s RF input. The signal should have a level that gives around 12dB SINAD (start at around -80dBm and adjust as needed). Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 55 Tune each of the resonators in the second set once to give the best response, reducing the RF level as above. e. Repeat this procedure as necessary to refine the response. Helical filters: Second set First set TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 56: Checking The Modulation Fidelity
While the equipment is still set up, you can check the accuracy of the internal RSSI measurement using the CSS, if desired. Tait advise that the RSSI may need recalibrating if the front end tuning was Calibrating the RSSI adjusted. Re-calibrate if the RSSI needs to be accurate to within 1dB, following the instructions in the Calibration Software Help or manual.
Page 57 >±0.5ppm, the base station has failed the test. Use the Calibration Software to carry out an FCL and a VCO calibration. If the base station still fails the test, return it to a Tait service center.
Page 58: Other Operational Tests
Test receiver operation in analog mode Connect NOISE to the reciter's RF input. Turn the NOISE switch to ON. Alternatively, connect RF test equipment and use it. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 59: Installing The Base Station On Site
8mm AF spanner for the SMA connectors, and the subrack ground ■ connector. You can also obtain the TBA0ST2 tool kit from your nearest regional Tait office. It contains the basic tools needed to install, tune, and service the base station.
Page 60: Mounting The Subrack
, as shown in Figure 3.4. If you need extra mounting security, additional mounting holes provided at the rear of the subrack for auxiliary support brackets. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 61 18.3 in (465.1 mm) 14.37 in (365 mm) 6.96 in 4 in 5.25 in 0.42 in (176.8 mm) (101.6 mm) (133.4 mm) (10.6 mm) 0.26 in (6.6 mm) TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 62 TBAA03-13 bracket fitted in a typical Tait cabinet . If you are not using the Tait cabinet, you may have to make your own brackets to suit your installation. Figure 3.6 Auxiliary support bracket Notice You must fit the auxiliary support brackets if you intend to transport a cabinet fitted with a fully built-up base station.
Page 63 We recommend that you fit the supplied covers to the DC terminals to protect against accidental shorts. Figure 3.7 DC power cabling secure the cables to the cabinet to support their weight TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 64: Connecting Up The Base Station
RF input RF output Ethernet interface connector -VDC input subrack ground connector +VDC input serial RS-232 connector a. Later subracks have an M5 nut on the ground connector. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 65: Connecting Ac Power
Rating 115VAC 230VAC a. The actual current consumption of the base station will be lower than these require- ments (refer to the Specifications Manual for more information). TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 66: Connecting Dc Power
Terminate and insulate the DC input leads to protect them from accidentally shorting to the subrack if the PMU is removed before the leads are disconnected. Protective covers for the DC terminals are supplied with each PMU. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 67 Base Station with no PMU or 12V PA of 10.8VDC to 32VDC with negative ground. The DC input terminal block is mounted on the rear of the subrack. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 68: Connecting The Auxiliary Dc Power Output
Output Cabling You can use this to connect the PMU’s auxiliary DC power output to another device. Contact your nearest regional Tait office for details on the full range of wiring kits available. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 69: Connecting Rf
VSWR. This makes it difficult to damage the device by keying the PA into a mismatched load, or if the load deteriorates over even a short period of time (milliseconds). TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 70: Connecting An External Frequency Reference
You can daisy-chain up to eight base stations using T-junctions. The maximum overall cable length is 30m. Terminate the last connection with a 50Ω load. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 71: Connecting A 1Pps Source
This will reduce any propagation variation between base stations. The maximum overall cable length is 30m. Terminate the last connection with a 50Ω resistor, otherwise reflections of the 1PPS pulse may occur. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 72: Connecting An Antenna Relay
The RJ-45 socket labeled ETH provides the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connection to the other devices in the network. Use Cat-5 cable to connect the ETH RJ-45 socket to the Tait P25 Network via a hub, router, or switch. If necessary, refer to “Digital Interface Connection”...
Page 73: Connecting The Analog Line
Line USOC:RJ1CX. (If connecting to a wall jack socket, you must connect ■ the analog line using a Tait cable with an RJ1CX adapter.) Facility Interface Code 04N02 (for a 4-wire line), or TL31E (for a ■ 4-wire E&M line) Service Order Code:7.0Y.
Page 74 10V and 50V), the internal resistance of the Rx call contact, and any resistance of the Rx call relay. This current limiting resistance may be integral to the external equip- ment. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for details. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 75 Tx key relay PTT relay From RF Rx Audio to dispatcher To RF Tx Audio from dispatcher ±10-50V Rx gate current- contact Rx call relay limiting ±10-50V resistor TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Installation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 76 The analog line of a TB9100 base station can be connected to an analog FM Cross-Mode Connection base station to form a cross-mode repeater. The following circuit shows how this can be done using two TB9100 base stations. Vary this as needed to reflect the pinouts of the third-party base station.
Page 77: Connecting General Purpose Inputs And Outputs
GR1089 and UL60950. Tait have used the Krone Comprotect 2/1-CP BOD190A1 product, part number 5909 1 078-40. Connecting General Purpose Inputs and Outputs The base station has a number of configurable general purpose inputs and outputs.
Page 78 RSSI output, the range of received signal is configurable between - 130dBm and -60dBm. The DC output characteristic lies between the fixed points of 0.5V and 4.5V. Installation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 79: Operation
Operating controls on the control panel channel button and LEDs alarm LED speaker button and LED microphone button and LED receive LED power LED speaker speaker volume carrier button and transmit LED TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 80 If the base station is part of a channel group with central voting, the channel group members must be configured with unique receiver numbers for the LED to correctly indicate whether the base station won the vote. Operation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 81 The microphone button selects the speech mode for the microphone Microphone Button and LED transmission. The associated microphone LED indicates the type of speech mode. Refer to “Microphone Operation” on page 82 for more information. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 82: Speaker Operation
FM mode. This section describes how to set the speech mode for the call. For detailed information about making a control panel call, refer to “Making Test Transmissions” on page Operation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 83: Monitoring With The Css
PA or PMU. The CSS will toggle the fan on for a set number of seconds, then the test will end and control of the fan will revert back to the base station. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 84: Module Led Indicators And Switches
CSS. The rotary hex switch mounted on the front panel is not used and has no effect on the operation of the reciter. Operation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 85 The green network board PowerPC LED will flash continuously when the Network Board PowerPC LED PowerPC is functioning normally. The amber network board DSP LED will flash continuously when the DSP Network Board DSP is functioning normally. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 86 CSS to find out more details about the alarms. The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, whether or not this alarm has been disabled in the CSS. Operation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 87: Pmu
DC converter itself. It disables the converter by switching off its control circuitry. Even when the DC converter is off, the DC input is still connected to its power circuitry. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Operation © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 88 The alarm LED will flash whenever an alarm is generated, whether or not this alarm has been disabled in the CSS. Operation TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 89: Maintenance
We strongly recommend that you periodically check and maintain the ventilation requirements described in “Equipment Ventilation” on page 40 to ensure a long life and trouble-free operation for your base station. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Maintenance © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 90 You can use the CSS to configure the base station to generate an alarm if either of the front panel cooling fans fail. Refer to the CSS Help or manual for more details. Maintenance TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 91: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check that all front and rear connectors and cables are in place, and that power switches are on. If problems persist, contact your nearest regional Tait office. Symptom Possible Cause Action base station Alarm LED red and steady The base station is in...
Page 92 E&M connection has non-current limiting power supply Test tones can’t be heard IMBE does not pass on Ensure test tones are less than 400Hz tones higher than 400Hz Troubleshooting TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 93 1. Look for the warning-level syslog message integrity test “<Timestamp..> Crypto Module Self Test Result: Failed-Restart initiated(2)” 2. If the message is found, return the channel module to Tait for repair. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Troubleshooting © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 95: Replacing Modules
If one or more of the modules is faulty, you may be unable to read the base station. In this case, you will have to restore the configuration from a back-up file. Refer to the CSS Help or manual for more information. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 96: Preliminary Disassembly
PMU. Also at the rear of the PMU disconnect the mains and battery supply leads, and the auxiliary DC supply lead (if fitted). Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 97 You will need to overcome the resistance of the spring clip securing the front panel to the control panel. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 98: Replacing The Control Panel
Align the D-range socket on the back of the control panel with the plug on the subrack. Gently push the bottom of the panel home against the subrack to engage the plug into the socket. Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 99: Configuring The Control Panel Board
Subrack interconnect board links set for Rx gate status signal (see ■ “Configuring the Subrack Interconnect Board” on page 112) control panel board link across pins 1 and 2 ■ TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 100 ■ reciter (channel) indicates that the reciter is generating an alarm ■ green, flashing orange indicates that the currently selected reciter is ■ generating an alarm Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 101: Replacing A Reciter
Reconnect all the front and rear panel cables previously disconnected. Ensure the front panel cables are retained by the cable retaining clips in the top of the subrack. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 102 Tighten the nut on the SMA connector to a torque of 5lbf·in (0.6N·m). Refit the control panel, as described in “Replacing the Control Panel” on page Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 115. Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 103: Replacing A Power Amplifier
4.5lbf·in (0.5N·m). At the front of the PA, connect the RF input cable, followed by the DC input cable (DC output cable on the 12V PA). TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 104 (0.6N·m). If necessary, refit the control panel, as described in “Replacing the Control Panel” on page Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 115. Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 105: Replacing A Power Management Unit
Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 115. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 106: Replacing The Front Panel Fans
PMU fan. Ensure that all the power wires are secured under the retaining hooks and are not crimped. c. Refit the fours screws labeled Carry out the instructions in “Final Reassembly” on page 115. Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 107 5W or 50W PA and the duct for a 100W PA. Refer to Figure 7.4 on page 115 for more details. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 108 Figure 7.1 Replacing the front panel fans PA fan PMU fan PA fan PMU fan PA fan connector PMU fan connector 100W base station front panel shown Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 109: Replacing The Module Guide Rails
Push the guide rail towards the front of the subrack until you hear the locking tab “click” into place. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 110: Replacing The Subrack Interconnect Board
Interconnect Board” on page 112. Reconnect the system control bus cables and reciter DC cables as shown in “Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections” on page 141. Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 111 Figure 7.2 Replacing the subrack interconnect board TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 112: Configuring The Subrack Interconnect Board
S1:3 S1:4 a. Note that these settings allow the CSS to communicate with the PMU through reciter 1. Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 113 Location of switches and links on the subrack interconnect board pin 1 reciter 1 reciter 2 reciter 3 or PA reciter 4 reciter 5 or PA reciter 6 or PMU reciter 7 TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 114 Link settings for selecting alarm or Rx gate signals Subrack Position Link Link Settings alarm status signal: link pins 1 & 2 Rx Gate status signal: link pins 2 & 3 Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 115: Final Reassembly
PA fan duct has cut-outs but no break-off tab 5 or 50W front panel: the PA fan duct has the break-off tab but no cut-outs TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Replacing Modules © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 116 Before powering up the base station, check that all power, RF and system cables are connected correctly and securely at the rear of the base station. Replacing Modules TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 117: Technical Description
PA fan subrack PMU fan duct reciter PA fan duct plastic guide rail module retaining clamp control panel a. Not present in a gateway. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 118 100 W base station. Figure 8.2 Mechanical assembly - front of a 100W base station reciter subrack airflow duct cable retaining clip a. Not present in a gateway. Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 119: Reciter Module Operation
VCO. 1. AGC is available in H-band reciters only. It can be disabled using the CSS. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 120 The network board provides the links between the digital circuitry and the Network Board Tait P25 Network. This board is securely mounted to the reciter’s chassis and is connected to the digital board by a 40-way flexible connector and a PCB connector.
Page 121 A ‘fan failed’ alarm is raised when the reciter reaches a temperature of 72.5 For monitoring purposes, the following information is displayed on the CSS Monitor Reciter screen: TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 122 ■ Fan rotation state (the fan must have a 3-wire connection to detect ■ rotation, as well as power and ground) Figure 8.3 Reciter high-level diagram Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 123: Pa Module Operation
The operation of the cooling fan mounted on the front panel is determined by the temperature limits set in the PA software. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 124 The startup voltage and operating voltage range are set in hardware at the factory, and cannot be adjusted in normal operation by the user. How- ever, the startup voltage can be increased to 12VDC ±0.25V by carrying Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 125 Board Board Low-Pass Filter & Directional Control & Control & Monitor Monitor Coupler Control & System Board Monitor Control Control Board Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Board TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 126: Pmu Module Operation
The leaded high-power components are situated on the DC converter board, while the plug-in cards have only SMD control components. Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 127 Also, when battery capacity is low, it will maintain the power supply to the microprocessor and shut down the rest of the PMU. Refer to “Power Management” on page 27 for further details. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 128 Each LED can be on, off, or flashing at two rates (fast or slow). The state of these LEDs can indicate a number of operating modes or fault conditions, as described in Table 8.1 on page 129. Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 129: Pmu Operation On Dc Input
These limits are subject to the tolerances of the battery protection circuitry, as stated in “Battery Protection (Fail-safe) Limits” in Table 8.2 on page 130. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 130 The information in this table is extracted from the Specifications Manual. Refer to the latest issue of this manual for the most up-to-date and complete PMU specifications. b. Using the CSS. Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 131 Figure 8.6 PMU alarm thresholds and voltage limits when operating on DC TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 132: Control Panel
C messages from the reciter into an appropriate response on the LEDs ■ control panel button inputs (except the channel button) and fan rotation ■ inputs from both fans into appropriate I C messages. Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 133 Figure 8.8 shows signal paths and switching operations performed between the control panel and subrack interconnect board. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 134 Figure 8.8 Multi-reciter functional block diagram Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 135: System Control Bus
(e.g. operating status, module details, operating temperatures ■ etc.) diagnostics (execution of tests to confirm correct operation) ■ TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 136 C bus and this then enables the transmitter. Note that the PTT response times are slower than the response times for the Channel Seize input from the analog interface. Technical Description TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 137 (analog) control panel speaker control panel microphone alternative PA key (not used) +24V switched (PA fan) ground (PA fan) +24V switched (PMU fan) ground (PMU fan) TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Technical Description © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 139: Appendix A - Interface Pin Assignments
PMU Auxiliary DC Output The pin allocations for the auxiliary DC output on the PMU are given in the following table. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A – Interface Pin Assignments © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 140: Dc Input To 12V Pa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 not connected voice band (microphone) input microphone ground not connected front view not connected Appendix A – Interface Pin Assignments TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 141: Appendix B - Inter-Module Connections
RF output to PA 28VDC high current input cable from PMU 28VDC low current input from PMU RF input from reciter TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 142: 100W Base Station
The above illustration is an example of a 100W base station with two reciters. However, the second reciter is not a requirement of a typical 100W base station. Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 143: 12V Pa Base Station
12V PA reciter RF output to PA system control bus 12VDC input from PA RF input from reciter DC output for reciter fan TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 144: Dual Channel 5 Or 50W Base Station
RF input from reciter 1 28VDC low current input from PMU 28VDC high current output for PA 2 RF output to PA 1 Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 145 Refer to the diagram below for more detail. Detail of cabling from PMU to PA 2 TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 146: Five Reciters And One Pmu
28VDC low current input from subrack system control bus interconnect board The following diagram shows the subrack interconnect board connections for this configuration. Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 147: Seven Reciters
28VDC low current input from subrack system control bus interconnect board The following diagram shows the subrack interconnect board connections for this configuration. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 148 Appendix B – Inter-Module Connections TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 149: P25 Glossary
P25 Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations related to the Tait P25 network, the CSS, the TB9100 base station, the P25 CG console gateway, and the P25 TAG trunked analog gateway. administrator A special type of access to CSS functions, used for activities such as changing passwords.
Page 150: Tait Limited March
Common Air Interface. The over-the-air data formats and protocols defined by the APCO P25 committee. Calibration The TB9100 Calibration Software is a utility for defining the switching ranges Software of the receiver and the exciter and for flattening the receiver response across its switching range.
Page 151 – a digital circuit. The opposite of packet domain. community Repeater that is shared by several user groups. repeater CODEC A device which combines analog-to-digital conversion (coding) and digital-to- analog conversion (decoding). TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual P25 Glossary © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 152 Module for securely storing encryption keys and for encrypting and decrypting signals. Customer Service Software. Tait PC-based software for monitoring, configuring, and diagnosing a Tait TB9100 base station or gateway. CSSI Console SubSystem Interface. The communication interface used to connect a trunked analog gateway to the RFSS controller.
Page 153 The data gateway is a function carried out in a Tait P25 base station or P25 console gateway operating in a TaitNet P25 conventional network. It provides a gateway between P25 radios and a data server and requires the Conventional Packet Data Services feature license.
Page 154 Number that indicates how many times a software feature license has been Sequence Number enabled or disabled. Feature license key A set of digits purchased from Tait that is required to enable a software feature license. P25 Glossary TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 155 A group call is a call that is sent to more than one SUs simultaneously. heartbeat message A message whose purpose is to indicate to the receiver that the sender is operational. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual P25 Glossary © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 156 An isolator is a passive two-port device which transmits power in one direction, and absorbs power in the other direction. It is used in a PA to prevent damage to the RF circuitry from high reverse power. P25 Glossary TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 157 The Monitor function unmutes the receiver, so that the user can hear all traffic on a channel. multicast group The group of hosts associated with a specific IP multicast address. TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual P25 Glossary © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 158 A network element is any device that is network-connected. A Tait digital network consists of a number of network elements. The TB9100 base station, P25 CG console gateway and P25 TAG trunked analog gateway are network elements designed and manufactured by Tait.
Page 159 P25 CG console A Tait network element that acts as a gateway between an analog dispatch gateway console and a channel group. P25 TAG trunked A Tait network element that acts as a gateway between an analog dispatch analog gateway console and an RFSS controller in a Tait P25 Trunked Network.
Page 160 RF and IF frequencies. A SAW filter uses the piezoelectric effect to turn the input signal into vibrations that are turned back into electrical signals in the desired frequency range. P25 Glossary TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 161 Synchronization source. The SSRC is a large number specified by the trunking controller in its connection message. It uniquely identifies voice streams sent from the master base station . TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual P25 Glossary © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 162 IP networks. TB9100 base stations and gateways can send messages such as alarms to an IP address on the Tait P25 Network. The base station ’s logs store messages in the syslog format.
Page 163 A TSBK (trunking signaling block) is an over-the-air message format used in digital P25 mode for setting up trunked calls and for supplementary services such as messaging and status updates. Tait Simulcast Modulation. A proprietary modulation scheme used by transmitters in a simulcast Tait P25 network. Transmitter.
Page 164 (because the firmware has locked up), the circuit generally resets the system. zeroize To zeroize one or more encryption keys is to render them useless by overwriting the key data with zeros. P25 Glossary TB9100/P25 CG/P25 TAG Installation and Operation Manual © Tait Limited March 2014...
Page 165 (iii) may contain one or more items of soft- “Designated Products” means products pro- ware owned by a third-party supplier. The term vided by Tait to Licensee with which or for which "Software" does not include any third-party soft- the Software and Documentation is licensed for ware provided under separate license or not use.
Page 166 Open Source grant to verify compliance with this Agreement. Software Licenses will take precedence. For infor- Tait, or a third party nominated by Tait, may mation about Open Source Components con- inspect Licensee’s premises, books and records,...
Page 167 Section 8 TERM AND TERMINATION the perceived defect reveals that no such defect in 8.1. Licensee’s right to use the Software and Doc- fact exists, Tait may recover its costs in respect of umentation will commence when the Designated such investigation from Licensee.
Page 168 11.5. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of Tait and Licensee. No third party has the right to make any claim or assert any right under this Agreement, and no third party is deemed a bene- ficiary of this Agreement.
Page 169 Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity Dansk Français Undertegnede Tait Limited erklærer herved, Par la présente, Tait Limited déclare que les at følgende udstyr TBAB1 & TBAH0 appareils TBAB1 & TBAH0 sont conformes overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige aux exigences essentielles et aux autres relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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Operation

Maintenance

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Replacing Modules

Technical Description

Appendix A - Interface Pin Assignments

Appendix B - Inter-Module Connections

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