Technisonic Industries Limited TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions Manual

Technisonic Industries Limited TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions Manual

Multiband p25 airborne transceiver

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TDFM-9100
MULTIBAND P25 AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER

Operating Instructions

TiL Document No. 13RE482
Rev. B
NOVEMBER 2016
Technisonic Industries Limited
240 Traders Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7
Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338
www.til.ca
Copyright by Technisonic Industries Limited. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    TDFM-9100 MULTIBAND P25 AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER Operating Instructions TiL Document No. 13RE482 Rev. B NOVEMBER 2016 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338 www.til.ca Copyright by Technisonic Industries Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Added Website Information to Revision Page. Nov. 15, 2016 Corrected Figure 1: Front Panel Controls. Added Warranty Page. Changed Format for Section Headers. Page Numbers are now sequential. Corrected Spelling & Grammar throughout document. TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions TiL 13RE482 Rev. B...
  • Page 4 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED This page is intentionally left blank. TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions TiL 13RE482 Rev. B...
  • Page 5 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Technisonic Industries could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This manual is designed to provide information about the TDFM-9100. Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and accurate as possible.
  • Page 6 Technisonic website www.til.ca for the latest issue of available STCs. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER This manual is designed to provide information about the TDFM-9100. Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and accurate as possible. TRADEMARK NOTICES TDFM-9100 Transceivers contain two-way radio protocols licensed from Motorola, Inc.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Programming Cable: “PC-9000” P/N 127499 ..............11 Encryption Keyloading Cable: “KVL-9000” P/N 127500 ..........12 LIST OF TABLES TABLE TITLE PAGE TDFM-9100 CTCSS/PL/TPL Tone vs Motorola PL Codes ..........15 TDFM-9100 DCS/DPL Codes ..................15 TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions TiL 13RE482 Rev. B...
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    AES and/or DES-OFB encryption with OTAR in any of the available modules. The TDFM-9100 is not normally frequency agile. In order to have the ability to change the frequencies at the front panel, the FPP (front panel programming) option must be ordered for each band.
  • Page 10 Project Number: P91XXX represents a 5-digit project number that identifies specific options that are contained in each module and describes the full TDFM-9100 configuration. All model variations are capable of supporting both 28 Volt and 5 Volt AC or DC backlighting. The units are shipped set to operate on 28 Volt backlighting.
  • Page 11: Technical Characteristics

    12.5 kHz Channel Intermodulation * ** * Measured in digital mode per TIA / EIA IS 102.CAAA under nominal conditions. ** Measured in analog mode per TIA / EIA 603 under nominal conditions. TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions TiL 13RE482 Rev. B...
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  • Page 13: General

    The transceiver can also be connected so that both bands are available on one combined output. It is possible to connect the transceiver such that both methods are used simultaneously. FRONT PANEL Refer to the diagram below: FIGURE 1: Front Panel Controls – TDFM-9100 Transceiver TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions TiL 13RE482 Rev. B...
  • Page 14: Power Switch

    HOME key. When programming the modules with the APX CPS™, it is suggested not to double up functions. For example, programming a soft key to CHAN would be redundant since there is already a channel function using the knob. TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions TiL 13RE482 Rev. B...
  • Page 15: Band Key

    FUNC KEY Pressing the FUNC key will bring up the following menu: FIGURE 2: TDFM-9100 Function Menu You can select the desired function by rotating and pressing the knob or by using the Sel and Enter soft keys.
  • Page 16: F1 - F4 Keys

    NOTE: It is possible to use Motorola’s Customer Programming Software (APX CPS™) to alter the default keypad settings of the TDFM-9100 radio. However if custom key settings are chosen it will not be possible for Technisonic to help the Pilot or other Radio User through operational difficulties.
  • Page 17: Mup(4) And Mdn(7) Keys (Memory Up And Down Keys)

    TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED Module 1 and 2 of the TDFM-9100 Transceiver are programmable by Motorola APX CPS™ software. The following settings may be programmed for each Conventional Channel in a module: Tx Frequency Zone Tx PL/DPL Code Channel Rx Frequency...
  • Page 18: Esw(0) Key (Ergo Switch Key)

    Switch on the transceiver by pressing the knob. Select the desired band by pressing the BAND key. Select the TDFM-9100 on the aircraft audio panel. Press the knob again so that CHAN shows up on the bottom right of the display. Rotate the knob until the desired channel or talk group is selected.
  • Page 19: Customer Programming Software

    A Programming cable “PC-9000” is required to connect the computer to the TDFM-9100. Bands 1 and 2 in the TDFM-9100 are considered an APX-7000 portable by the APX CPS™ software. To program a band in the transceiver, it must be selected by pressing the appropriate band select key before running the APX CPS™.
  • Page 20: Configuration Menu

    2.17 CONFIGURATION MENU Some features of the TDFM-9100 transceiver can be configured to the user’s preference. The following menu items can be changed or modified. Rotate the knob to select the desired condition and press the knob to continue to the next configuration item: Can be Enabled or Disabled.
  • Page 21: Maintenance Menu

    TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED 2.18 MAINTENANCE MENU Some technical specifications of the TDFM-9100 transceiver can be configured to suit the installation. The settings in this menu should only be adjusted by maintenance or technical personnel as incorrect settings can result in undesired operation.
  • Page 22: Front Panel Programming (Fpp) Mode

    Press the knob or the ‘Next’ menu key when the desired NAC is entered. Enter the TX NAC as described above. TX NAC TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions TiL 13RE482 Rev. B...
  • Page 23: Tdfm-9100 Ctcss/Pl/Tpl Tone Vs Motorola Pl Codes

    127.3 186.2 254.1 91.5 131.8 192.8 94.8 136.5 203.5 TABLE 1: TDFM-9100 CTCSS/PL/TPL Tones vs Motorola PL Codes The following is a list of TDFM-9100 supported DCS/DPL CODES: TABLE 2: TDFM-9100 DCS/DPL Codes TDFM-9100 Operating Instructions TiL 13RE482 Rev. B...
  • Page 24: Programming Considerations

    Every attempt has been made to allow the RF modules to behave as the Motorola APX-7000 portable. In most cases, an existing code plug can be loaded into one of the TDFM-9100 RF modules and it will operate normally. However, there are some situations that must be considered...
  • Page 25: Warranty

    Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338 IMPORTANT WARRANTY All communication equipment manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited is warranted to be free of defects in Material or Workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from Date of Purchase by the end user.

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