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TSUR-400 RECEIVER/MONITOR
OPERATION and PROGRAMMING
MANUAL
PB007326 Rev E 2012.08.07
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2012 Telonics, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
No part of this publication may be copied without the express written permission of
Telonics, Inc., 932 E. Impala Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204.
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- Page 1 OPERATION and PROGRAMMING MANUAL PB007326 Rev E 2012.08.07 Copyright Notice Copyright © 2012 Telonics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be copied without the express written permission of Telonics, Inc., 932 E. Impala Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Appendix A: Message Export Description ..................17 Appendix B: Specifications ......................... 20 Appendix C: Battery Charging......................21 Appendix D: TSUR-400 Menu Flow Chart ..................22 Appendix E: Viewing, Saving, and Converting Received Data on Your PC ......... 23 Using Telonics Data Converter (TDC) ................... 23 Using HyperTerminal or Other Terminal Applications.............. -
Page 3: Scope
The PWR key turns the unit’s power or display backlight ON or OFF. Depressing the key for 3 seconds when the TSUR-400 is Off will turn the unit ON. Depressing and holding the key again for 3 seconds minimum will turn the TSUR-400 OFF. When the unit is ON, sitting at the main message screen waiting for a message, briefly depressing the key will enable the display’s backlight for the... -
Page 4: Tsur-400 Screen Display Types
TSUR-400 Screen Display Types The TSUR-400 has five different types of screens that may be displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD). Power-up/Splash Screen This is an informational screen which displays the TSUR-400 product model number, serial number, software version and software revision date. This screen is displayed for 3 seconds upon power-up or accessed by depressing the UP key when on the Main Screen. -
Page 5: Message Screen
ON or OFF. Action Displays Menu screen DN Displays Message screen Displays Power-up/Splash screen Display Line 1 Telonics Inc Date Line 2 yyyy.mm.dd 24 hour time format / Number of stored messages Line 3 xx:xx #mxx Displayed as configured... - Page 6 Action Acknowledges messages and displays Main screen Review MSG/Scroll Dn – to Main screen at bottom, also acknowledges messages Review MSG/Scroll Up – to Main screen at top Display 1 Line 1 15:46:22 #xx Message Time of Reception (24 hour format) and message number. Line 2 ? ID xxxxxx Decimal Argos ID Code.
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Page 7: Menu Level 1 Screen
From the Main Screen, pressing the FN key will display the Menu Level 1 screen. This screen allows the user to adjust operational parameters of the TSUR-400 receiver. These operational parameters include volume of the audio, Diagnostics mode, Data split mode, Update mode, Beep mode, RF Power Mode, Edit 28 ID’s Table, Audio mode, ID filter, message export, stored message delete and access to... -
Page 8: Volume
The power in dbm or watts is only meaningful when the PTT unit is directly connected/wired to the TSUR-400. Be sure to put the TSUR-400 in RF Pwr mode before directly connecting it to a transmitter. You may damage the TSUR-400 if you directly connect a transmitter while it is in receive mode. -
Page 9: Beep
TSUR-400 case. This will allow the receiver to measure the output power of the transmitter. Note that this feature is limited to transmitters of one watt or less, output power. -
Page 10: Msg Delete
Total number of messages currently stored in receiver is displayed on line Line 1 xxx Messages Line 2 xxx Selected Line 2 displays the number of messages selected to be exported. Exported Line 3 UP/DN Select messages always start with the most recent message and go back in time Line 4 FN to Begin from that point. -
Page 11: Setup (Menu Level 2 Screen)
Setup (Menu Level 2 Screen) This screen allows the user to adjust additional parameters of the TSUR-400 receiver. At this screen the UP and DN keys are used to highlight the desired feature. Pressing the FN key allows for the selected function to be modified. Exiting back to the Main Screen is accomplished by selecting EXIT using the UP or DN keys pressing the FN key or pressing the P3 key. -
Page 12: Edit Id Fltr
If “Edit or Add” is selected and the FN key pressed the following is displayed: When this screen is entered, the cursor will be flashing on the “nn” field Line 1 ID#nn xxxxxx which represents which of the possible 00-99 Argos ID’s is to be edited. Line 2 Hex xxxxxxxx The UP and DN keys are used to select which of the 99 possible ID places Line 3 UP/DN Select... -
Page 13: Split Setup
C. Split Setup Split Setup allows for selective splitting of the data received into groups of a user selected number of bits. When this feature is selected by pressing the FN key, the following screen is displayed: Line 1 Bit Splt xxx Bit Split xxx indicates which group is being defined. -
Page 14: Set Time
F. Set Time Set Time allows the user to set the current time in the receiver. All time is entered in 24 hour format. When this feature is selected by pressing the FN key, the following display appears: Line 1 Set Time When this screen is displayed, the highlight will be on the hours digits Line 2 HH:MM (HH). -
Page 15: Fact Default
J. Fact Default Warning: Implementing this function will erase ID codes the user may have programmed into the TSUR-400. This feature is used to return the unit to the factory defaults that were originally programmed into the unit. This feature returns the following items to the following values:... -
Page 16: Pc Connect
L. PC Connect PC Connect puts the receiver in a serial communication mode that allows a PC with appropriate software to perform several maintenance functions. These functions include the reading/programming of user parameters and reading/clearing of stored messages. Note: When the receiver is in this mode, the RF section is disabled, precluding reception of messages. When this feature is selected, the message “PC Connect / In Process / FN to exit”... -
Page 17: Appendix A: Message Export Description
Normal Mode, Normal Mode with Split Bits, Diagnostic Mode, and Diagnostic Mode with Split Bits. All Formats are in the COMMA Delimited form. If you intend to use Telonics Data Converter (TDC) to log or convert your messages, do not enable Split Bits. TDC supports only a) Normal Mode or c) Diagnostics Mode. - Page 18 Appendix A: Message Export Description c) Diagnostics Mode: “COMMA delimited” field information as follows: <LF>yyyy,MM,dd,hh,mm,ss,(?)iiiiii,fff.fff,CCC,pp.pp,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,dd,dd …eeee…<CR> where: <LF> = ASCII Line Feed code (0x0A) y = year (decimal, 2001, 2002, etc.) M = month (decimal, 1-12) d = day of month (decimal, 1-31) h = hour (decimal, 0 - 23) m = minute (decimal, 0 - 59) s = second (decimal, 0 - 59)
- Page 19 Appendix A: Message Export Description *ff = These data bytes include the following: 15 bits of Bit sync (1111 1111 1111 111) 8 bits of Format sync (0 0010 111) 1 bit of Initialization (1) 3 bits of Number of Groups (xxx) 1 bit of Even or Odd Parity on Groups (x) ** The three error messages are as follows: a.
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Page 20: Appendix B: Specifications
(30 dBm) appropriate external attenuators are required. NOTE: Any measurement errors associated with external cables, connectors and attenuators, are additive to the error of the TSUR-400. USER INTERFACE 4 Button Keypad Visual Display: 4 row by 12 column backlit temperature... -
Page 21: Appendix C: Battery Charging
Appendix C: Battery Charging Battery charging is accomplished using the MasterCharger 1a provided with the receiver. Instructions for the MasterCharger la are as follows: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MASTERCHARGER la Plug wall power source into a 110 – 120 vac wall outlet. Plug the 2.1 mm plug into the MasterCharger la. -
Page 22: Appendix D: Tsur-400 Menu Flow Chart
Appendix D: TSUR-400 Menu Flow Chart Pwr-Up Splash Menu Level TSUR-400 Ser# xxxxxxx Ver 1.00 2002.06.12 15:46:22 XXX 02 xxxxxxxx Message Screen↑Split on ? ID XXXXXX 03 xxxxxxxx 401.670 MHz 04 xxxxxxxx 01 xxxxxxxxa 05 xxxxxxxxb Auto Carrierxxxms FF FE 2F... -
Page 23: Appendix E: Viewing, Saving, And Converting Received Data On Your Pc
The serial data transfer cable (WI007325-001) that Telonics previously sold will also allow you to connect a TSUR-400 uplink receiver to your PC. If your PC doesn’t have an available COM port, you will need to purchase a USB-to-Serial adapter or switch to a new TSC-5A USB cable. The serial data transfer cable also works with Telonics Data Converter and terminal programs. - Page 24 Telonics does not warrant batteries. If a defect occurs, return the equipment to us within the proper time frame at the following address: TELONICS, 932 E. IMPALA AVENUE, MESA, AZ USA 85204-6699. Damage to any equipment resulting from misuse, accidents, unauthorized service, extreme conditions, or other causes, is excluded from this warranty.
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