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TIL TFM-500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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TFM-500
VHF/UHF FM AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER
(P/N's 971083-1, 3 - VHF Guard Module)
Installation and

Operating Instructions

TiL Document No. 98RE243
Rev. N/C Issue 12
NOVEMBER 2013
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

    TFM-500 VHF/UHF FM AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER (P/N’s 971083-1, 3 - VHF Guard Module) Installation and Operating Instructions TiL Document No. 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 NOVEMBER 2013 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338 www.til.ca...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION As of January 1 , 2013, the FCC will no longer allow transceivers to be delivered to the USA that are capable of wide band (25kHz) channel spacing in the commercial 2 way mobile / base sections of the VHF and UHF bands. TDFM-500 transceivers delivered to the USA after this date will no longer support wide band operation.
  • Page 3 REVISION HISTORY [ 98RE243 ] SECTION EDITED DESCRIPTION DATE - PAGE - Document was updated from one program format Rev. N/C CR 07030 to another. See *Note. SEP 2007 Issue 8 98RE243 Grammar and spelling check was done. Corrected typos, etc. as needed or found. Issue 9 CR 08380 Added Revision page and added para.
  • Page 4 Do not use the TFM-500 in the frequency band 406.0 MHz – 406.1 MHz. This band reserved for distress beacons.
  • Page 5 Canada. Only authorized factory dealers/installers are permitted to download and make use of these documents on behalf of their customers (end users) in support of regulatory agency approval. Please refer to the Technisonic web site www.til.ca for the latest issue of available STC’s and letter of authorization for use.
  • Page 6 Mic Signal Input ........................3-5 3.7.8 Memory Up/Memory Down ....................3-5 3.7.9 Data Input ..........................3-6 Internal Programming and Guard Enable/Disable Jumper ........... 3-6 Transmitter Power Adjustments .................... 3-7 TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...
  • Page 7 TITLE PAGE Operator's Switches and Controls ..................2-2 TFM-500 Transceiver PC Up/Download Cable - Wiring Diagram ........2-10 Transceiver Mounted View of 15 Pin Female and 9 Pin Male Connector ......3-1 Outline Drawing ........................3-2 Wiring Connections ....................... 3-4 Internal Enable/Disable Jumper Locations ................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    138-150 MHz portion of the band. If the TFM-500 transceiver is used in CANADA, VHF operation is restricted to the following sub bands: 138-144, 148-148.99, 149.005-150.005 and 150.05-174 MHz.

  • Page 9: Technical Characteristics

    Ω 2.5 watts min. into 4 Back Lighting: 28 volts (standard) or 5 volts (specify) Display Colour: Green (standard) or Red (specify) DPL is a trademark of Motorola Corporation TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...
  • Page 10 ±6 kHz Hum and Noise Better than 40 dB Audio Distortion Less than 5% Antenna Conducted Emission Less than -70 dBm GUARD RECEIVER All specifications identical to VHF receiver TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...
  • Page 11 -65 dB below carrier level FM Hum And Noise -40 dB Audio Input 50 mV at 2.5 kHz into Ω input circuit for ±3.5kHz deviation, adjust. Audio Distortion Less than 5% TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 12: Features

    Scan – Scan can be disabled. Selecting FUNC and SCAN will do nothing if Scan is OFF. The scan list indicator (+) will still display if was previously programmed. TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 13: Operator's Switches And Controls

    NOTE: You must set the side tone every time you go through the configuration menu since the position of the knob is taken as the new level regardless of whether or not you made an adjustment. FIG. 2.1 Operator's Switches and Controls TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    This will cause the transceiver to revert back to the normal operating mode and communications with the caller can proceed in the usual fashion. TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 15: Programming Instructions

    Use the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and M.DN keys to toggle between these functions (for details see paragraph 2.5). Once the desired condition has been selected, press ENTER. The TFM-500’s display will show a "+" beside the memory channel number if scan is enabled.

  • Page 16: Scanning Function

    PRIORITY SCANNING, SELECTIVE MEMORY CHANNEL SCANNING AND SCAN LISTS Instead of breaking up the 200 channels into blocks for scanning, the TFM-500 has 5 scan lists per band. Any of the 200 channels can be assigned to any one or more of these 5 scan lists.

  • Page 17: Direct Frequency Entry Mode

    You cannot change the label. The frequency in this mode cannot be stored in memory. To exit this mode, recall one of the 200 memory channels (i.e. RCL, 0, 0, 1). Variable frequency mode is disabled when the internal entry disable jumper is set. TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 18: Led Display Variable Dimming Mode

    3. Press the FUNC key then the TONE key. The display will show "RX TONE:" and the current tone number, as well as the tone frequency in Hz. 4. Use the M.UP and M.DN keys to select the tone number you require. TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 19: Available Ctcss Tones

    9. Use the keypad to enter the required octal 3 digit DPL (Digital Coded Squelch or DCS) code. A list of all usable and unique octal 3 digit DPL/DCS codes follows: TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 20: Usable And Unique Octal 3 Digit Dpl/Dcs

    Connections: 1. With the PC turned off, plug the 25 pin male 'D' connector into a serial port. 2. Plug the 9 pin 'D' connector into the back of the TFM-500 transceiver. 3. Connect the power supply to the TFM-500.

  • Page 21: Installing The Multi-Tdp Program

    Documentation in PDF format under the Help menu. Otherwise, to get started, pull down the File menu and select TFM-500. The program defaults to serial port Com1 but can be set to Com 2, 3, or 4 under the Com Port menu. The program is now ready to use. You may want to upload data from the radio and edit channels or start a new data file.

  • Page 22: Section 3 Installation Instructions 3.1 General

    Consult with instructions provided with the antennas. Connect RF cables from antennas to the back of the TFM-500 unit by utilizing the BNC mating connector provided in the installation kit. The UHF connector is located on the rear, above the 15 pin D connector and the VHF connector is below the 9-pin D.
  • Page 23 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca 3.6 INSTALLATION - PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS (continued) FIGURE 3.1 Outline Views for Model TFM-500 Transceiver TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...
  • Page 24 4 ohm/600 ohm Output Ground Data Input DF Audio PTT 1 (Ground Keying) Main Power +28VDC Main Ground TABLE 3.2 Wire Connections on a 15 Pin FEMALE D Connector TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 25: Wiring Connections

    TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca FIGURE 3.2 Wiring Connections for the TFM-500 Transceiver TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 26: Wiring Instructions

    WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3.2 shows all required connections and recommended wire sizes for the TFM-500 Transceiver. If problems with the correct operation of the UHF/FM Transmit function of a TFM- 500 are encountered on a specific airframe, a DC power line filter may be required. Typical problems encountered are that UHF/FM will not transmit on high power or will not open a repeater when using a CTCSS transmit tone.

  • Page 27: Data Input

    Data communications equipment requiring direct access to the modulator and discriminator and be connected via pins 2 and 11. Data cannot be transmitted in CANADA unless equipment is approved for use with the TFM-500 by the communications regulatory authority. INTERNAL PROGRAMMING AND GUARD ENABLE/DISABLE JUMPER Removing the internal enable/disable jumper strap from pins 1 and 2 of J10 can disable the programming and direct frequency entry modes.

  • Page 28: Transmitter Power Adjustments

    5. For UHF, perform the same procedure using the Mic Level 2 pot on the left side of the transceiver and use the following frequencies: 403.000 MHz, 457.000 MHz, and 512.000 MHz. TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 29: External Adjustment Access Holes

    TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca FIGURE 3.4 External Adjustment Access Holes TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...

  • Page 30: Squelch Adjustment

    6. Key the transmitter and input a +10 dBm (2.5 VRMS), 2.5 kHz audio signal into microphone input 1 if in single mode or microphone input 2 if in dual mode. TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...
  • Page 31 8. Replace the bottom cover. FIGURE 3.5 Deviation Adjustment Potentiometer Location VHF Receiver/Transmitter PCB Module NOTE: R30 is for 25 kHz (wideband) Deviation Adjustment R76 is for 12.5 kHz (narrowband) Deviation Adjustment TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 3-10...
  • Page 32 FIGURE 3-6 Deviation Adjustment Potentiometer Location UHF Receiver/Transmitter PCB Module NOTE: R11 is for 25 kHz (wideband) Deviation Adjustment R102 is for 12.5 kHz (narrowband) Deviation Adjustment TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 3-11...
  • Page 33 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca This page left intentionally blank. TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 3-12...

  • Page 34: Post Installation Emi Test

    APPENDIX – TO “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” POST INSTALLATION EMI TEST PURPOSE The purpose of this test is to identify any interference that the TFM-500 may cause with existing aircraft systems. TEST CONDITIONS The TFM-500 transceiver should be installed and function tested. The antenna VSWR should be checked.
  • Page 35 Determine if the image frequency for the VHF Comm falls within the range of the TFM-500. If so, select a set of frequencies that will cause the TFM-500 to be set as close as possible to the image frequency. Any one of the many possible sets will suffice. Record those values in the spaces provided in the following chart.
  • Page 36 FREQUENCIES RESULTS VHF #1 TFM-500 PASS FAIL 135.975 138.0 121.150 157.5 131.250 157.5 Image: FREQUENCIES RESULTS VHF #1 TFM-500 PASS FAIL 135.975 138.0 121.150 157.5 131.250 157.5 Image: NOTES: TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...
  • Page 37 Determine if the image frequency for the VOR/ILS Nav falls within the range of the TFM-500. If so, select two sets of frequencies that will cause the TFM-500 to be set as close as possible to the image frequency. Chose one set in the localizer frequency range and the other in the VOR frequency range.
  • Page 38 With a portable glide slope generator, provide enough signal to firmly activate the indicator needle and hide all flags. Increase the signal level by 3 dB. Modulate the TFM-500 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds. Observe the Glide Slope displays. Look for any movement of flags or needles on the navigation display.
  • Page 39 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca FREQUENCIES RESULTS VOR/ILS #1 TFM-500 PASS FAIL 334.7 (108.1) 167.3500 FREQUENCIES RESULTS VOR/ILS #2 TFM-500 PASS FAIL 334.7 (108.1) 167.3500 NOTES: TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12...
  • Page 40 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Operate the TFM-500 transmitter on the following frequency for at least 20 seconds. Observe the Transponder for any spurious replies or loss of reply to test set. FREQUENCIES TRANSPONDER #1 TRANSPONDER ##2 TFM-500 PASS FAIL PASS...
  • Page 41 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca Modulate the TFM-500 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds. Observe the DME displays. Look for loss of distance information on the display. FREQUENCIES RESULTS DME 1 TFM-500 PASS FAIL 978 (108.0) 1020 (112.1)
  • Page 42 Frequency #1 Frequency #2 Frequency #1 At a safe altitude, engage the autopilot or stability augmentation system. Modulate the TFM-500 transmitter on the above frequencies for at least 20 seconds. Observe any effect on the autopilot or stability augmentation system.
  • Page 43 (UHF 403-512 MHz Band) Transponder & Encoder (VHF 138-174 MHz Band) ADF 1 & 2 Glideslope 1&2 (UHF 403-512 MHz Band) VOR/LOC 1&2 (UHF 403-512 MHz Band) Directional Gyro TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 A-10...
  • Page 44 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES Compass Fuel Pressure Oil Temp Amps Bus Voltage Fuel % TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 A-11...
  • Page 45 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES Torque % Annunciators Digital Clock Oil Pressure Annunciators TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 A-12...
  • Page 46 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES NOTES: TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 A-13...
  • Page 47 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www.til.ca This page left intentionally blank. TFM-500 Installation & Operating Instructions TiL 98RE243 Rev. N/C Issue 12 A-14...
  • Page 48 Technisonic. This Warranty shall not be transferable or assignable to any other persons, firms, or corporations. For warranty registration, please complete the on-line Warranty Registration Form found at www.til.ca.
  • Page 49 403 to 512 MHz also in 2.5 KHz steps. Operating frequencies and other related data are presented on a 96 character, four line LED matrix display, which is available in either red or green. The TFM-500 can be installed as a single transceiver operating in VHF or UHF mode through a single audio controller FM input, or can be installed as FM1 and FM2 enabling simultaneous operation on both bands.
  • Page 50 Audio distortion Less than 5% Less than 5 % Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice is a trademark of Motorola Corporation Technisonic Industries Ltd. 24o Traders Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Canada Ph: 905 890-2113 Fax: 905 890-5338 www.til.ca...

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