Introduction; Description; Nomenclature; Figure 1: Quasonix Part Number Construction Description - Quasonix TIMTER Installation And Operation Manual

TIMTER™ Multi-mode Dual
Telemetry Transmitter

1 Introduction

1.1 Description

This document describes the Installation and Operation of Quasonix' TIMTER
TM
Multi- mode Dual Telemetry
Transmitters. The 7.2 cubic inch TIMTER™ Dual Transmitter has a compact 2.0 inch by 3.0 inch design that
provides a single MDM-15 interface as a primary connector for power, clock and data, and serial communications,
while providing two separate RF outputs via SMA connectors. This single band configuration is ideal for two
antenna applications that utilize Space-Time Coding (STC) or Frequency Diversity. Quasonix also offers a 24 cubic
inch dual transmitter, which provides the same connectors while enabling multiple band functionality. The
transmitters are designed to transmit airborne telemetry data from a test article to ground stations. The transmitters
are developed, manufactured, and supported by:
Quasonix, Inc.
6025 Schumacher Park Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
CAGE code: 3CJA9

1.2 Nomenclature

The earliest models of these transmitters were referred to as Tier I Missile Test Transmitters (TIMTER™) because
they were intended for missiles and offered only ARTM Tier I (SOQPSK) modulation. Although the model line now
includes much more than ARTM Tier I, and they are in widespread use on many platforms besides missiles, the
"TIMTER" name remains. Now in its third generation and commonly referred to as TIMTER™ 3, the transmitter is
available in a number of variations, depending on the options specified at the time of order. The type of features and
modes installed in each unit are identified in the model number, as depicted in Figure 1. Package field codes are
listed in Table 10. For questions about specific packages, please contact Quasonix.
Dual Transmitter Part Numbering Example
QSX-V S R 2 - 1 1 1 0 - 05 - 04 - 07AK - CF
Standard
Options, separated
Prefix
by hyphens
(example clock
free)
Frequency Band
Package Code
Clock and Data
Interface
Mode:
Pinout Code
Serial Control Interface 1= Enabled
0=Not enabled
2 = RS-232 Power Output per Output
T= TTL

Figure 1: Quasonix Part Number Construction Description

The words Terminal Control and Serial Control have the same meaning and are used synonymously throughout this
manual. Serial control originates from configuring the transmitter from a computer's legacy RS-232/422 serial
communications (COM) port. Terminal Control reflects the more generic case where the transmitter could be
controlled by other standard computer interfaces such as Ethernet.
1 Quasonix, Inc.