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Codan CI-RC-4M-G2 Technical Notes
Codan CI-RC-4M-G2 Technical Notes

Codan CI-RC-4M-G2 Technical Notes

Multiple link controller for mt-4 radio systems

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TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller
The CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller provides control capability for up to four receiver / transmitter pairs in an
MT-4E repeater radio system. The CI-RC-4M-G2 controller provides the following features:
• interconnection (LVDS Serial Data routing, COR-PTT routing, Audio routing) of up to four receiver and four
transmitter modules in any confi guration (repeater, repeater with links, crossband systems, etc.).
• four-way analog audio bridge allowing analog to digital and digital to analog conversions with up to four pairs of
radios (with adjustable audio levels).
• multiple CTCSS tones and NAC codes may be selected to operate each connection between receivers and
transmitters (up to seven CTCSS/NAC for each link).
• DTMF control of receiver to transmitter links.
• setting of receiver priorities.
• transmitter channel switching based on received CTCSS or NAC.
• auxiliary E&M connection.
• acknowledge tones for each transmitter on DTMF disable / enable.
• custom jumperable Repeat Disable line for controlling analog bridging (links) and E&M connections.
• current draw of 8 mA to 72 mA dependant on system confi guration (17 mA to 27 mA without audio bridging).
• 2 independent general purpose outputs that can be controlled by NAC, CTCSS or DTMF
(open collector 750 mA / 30 Vdc max).
The MT-4E receiver and transmitter modules all plug into the CI-RC-4M-G2 repeater controller via cables that plug
into the RJ45 jacks on the front panel of all the modules. The CI-RC-4M-G2 comes with eight diff erent cable lengths
to plug into the eight receiver and transmitter modules. If the system only uses some of the cables, the other cables
can be kept for future system expansion or as spare cables. The CI-RC-4M-G2 is 19" rack mountable in 1 RU of
rack space.
TXA
RXA
MICMODE
CNTL
BUS
MICMODE
CNTL
BUS
TECHNICAL NOTE:
TN652, REV 3-0-0, © Nov 2018
CANADA/US
+1 250 382 8268
RX & TX INTERCONNECT PORTS
TXB
RXB
TXC
RXC
TXD
RXD
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
A D
A D
REF
IN
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
KEY TX
ANALOG
NORM
MICMODE
DIGITAL
OFF
REF
USB
IN
USB
RF N
I
MIC
RF OUT
CNTL
BUS
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
MODEL # CODE
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
REF
A D
A D
IN
NORM
OFF
SQ. DISABLE
KEY TX
NORM
ANALOG
MICMODE
DIGITAL
OFF
REF
USB
IN
USB
RF N
I
MIC
RF OUT
CNTL
BUS
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
MODEL # CODE
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MULTIPLE LINK CONTROLLER - G2
USB
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
A D
A D
REF
IN
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
KEY TX
ANALOG
NORM
DIGITAL
OFF
REF
USB
IN
CNTL
BUS
USB
RF N
I
MIC
RF OUT
CNTL
BUS
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
MODEL # CODE
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
REF
A D
A D
IN
NORM
OFF
SQ. DISABLE
KEY TX
NORM
ANALOG
DIGITAL
OFF
REF
USB
IN
CNTL
BUS
USB
RF N
I
MIC
RF OUT
CNTL
BUS
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
MODEL # CODE
TECHNICAL NOTES
MT-4 Radio Systems
SYSTEM REGULATOR
FUNCTION
12
1
11
2
10
3
9
4
8
5
7
6
POWER
+
ON
VOL
METER
-
OFF
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
MADE IN CANADA
SYSTEM REGULATOR
FUNCTION
12
1
11
2
10
3
9
4
8
5
7
6
POWER
+
ON
VOL
METER
OFF
-
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
MADE IN CANADA
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Summary of Contents for Codan CI-RC-4M-G2

  • Page 1 The MT-4E receiver and transmitter modules all plug into the CI-RC-4M-G2 repeater controller via cables that plug into the RJ45 jacks on the front panel of all the modules. The CI-RC-4M-G2 comes with eight diff erent cable lengths to plug into the eight receiver and transmitter modules. If the system only uses some of the cables, the other cables can be kept for future system expansion or as spare cables.
  • Page 2: Installation

    DB25 cable. The A-PNL-AUX96-3 auxiliary connector can also be used to connect to the CI-RC-4M-G2, as shown in Figure 2. The information in brackets is the function that uses that particular connection. For example, if you are using CTCSS tones, the Rx Disc O/P must be connected. The diagram only shows connections for Receiver and Transmitter A.
  • Page 3 TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller Multiple Link Controller Programming: The CI-RC-4M-G2 multiple link controller is software programmable using the MLCS (Multiple Link Controller Software). The MLCS allows fl exible programming options for the radio system. A type A to 5 pin mini-type B USB cable is used to connect the USB port of the computer to the USB port on the front panel of the controller.
  • Page 4 NAC conditions, as well as Channel Selection capability). Figure 4: Link Confi gurations Figure 5 shows the CTCSS selection window (CTCSS tones need to selected globally for the CI-RC-4M-G2), Channel Selection window and General Purpose Output window. Figure 5: CTCSS Tones, Channel Select and General Purpose Outputs TECHNICAL NOTE: CODANCOMMS.COM...
  • Page 5 Analog Audio Bridging Circuit: The CI-RC-4M-G2 controller is equipped with a 4 way analog audio bridge. This audio bridge allows the user to interconnect RF modules using an analog audio interface similar to the AC-3E and BC-4E products. It allows the user to interconnect up to four RF modules modules as well as an auxiliary audio input and output.
  • Page 6 TECHNICAL NOTES MT-4 Radio Systems TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller Figure 6: Audio Routing and Audio Pot adjustments TECHNICAL NOTE: CODANCOMMS.COM TN652, REV 3-0-0, © Nov 2018 LMRSALES@CODANCOMMS.COM CANADA/US | TOLL FREE +1 250 382 8268 +1 800 664 4066...
  • Page 7 TECHNICAL NOTES MT-4 Radio Systems TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller Figure 7: Example Multiple Link Controller System with analog links TECHNICAL NOTE: CODANCOMMS.COM TN652, REV 3-0-0, © Nov 2018 LMRSALES@CODANCOMMS.COM CANADA/US | TOLL FREE +1 250 382 8268 +1 800 664 4066...
  • Page 8 TECHNICAL NOTES MT-4 Radio Systems TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller Figure 8: Example Multiple Link Controller System with P25 Digital uplink TECHNICAL NOTE: CODANCOMMS.COM TN652, REV 3-0-0, © Nov 2018 LMRSALES@CODANCOMMS.COM CANADA/US | TOLL FREE +1 250 382 8268 +1 800 664 4066...
  • Page 9 TECHNICAL NOTES MT-4 Radio Systems TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller Figure 9: Example Multiple Link Controller System with co-located repeater TECHNICAL NOTE: CODANCOMMS.COM TN652, REV 3-0-0, © Nov 2018 LMRSALES@CODANCOMMS.COM CANADA/US | TOLL FREE +1 250 382 8268 +1 800 664 4066...
  • Page 10 TECHNICAL NOTES MT-4 Radio Systems TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller Multiple Link Controller Conditional Linking and Channel Change Programming: The Multiple Link Controller can be confi gured to operate as a Conditional Link. If the Conditional Link is selected the path from Rx to Tx will only be active if the received signal contains one of the programmed CTCSS tones or NACs.