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CAT-200B

Repeater Controller

Computer Automation Technology, Inc.

4631 N.W. 31st Avenue, Suite 142

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

Phone: (954) 978-6171 Fax: (561) 488-2894

Internet:

http://www.catauto.com

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Page 1 CAT-200B Repeater Controller Computer Automation Technology, Inc. 4631 N.W. 31st Avenue, Suite 142 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Phone: (954) 978-6171 Fax: (561) 488-2894 Internet: http://www.catauto.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter Page Introduction and Specifications System Configuration Repeater Control (DTMF) Repeater Operation Repeater Programming (DTMF) Interfacing to Other Equipment Weather Station Interface Vocabulary Word List Drawings Schematics 10-1 Parts List 11-1 Remote Transceiver Weather Station 12-1 CI-200 Interface Module 13-1 DL-1000C Audio Delay Module 14-1...
Page 3: Introduction And Specifications
Beacon Mode When the repeater is inactive and Zone 4 Channel 2 is enabled, the CAT-200B will key the transmitter and announce voice message 7. This message will repeat at a rate determined by the Beacon timer.
Page 4 FCC Part 15 RF Interference When installed in the RME-200 rack mount enclosure, the CAT-200B has been tested and found to meet the standards for a Class A digital device, as specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation.
Page 5: System Configuration
Chapter 2 - System Configuration Repeater With Fixed Frequency Transceiver In this configuration the CAT-200B supports a repeater with a CTCSS decoder and a transceiver on a fixed frequency. CAT-200B REPEATER AND TRANSCEIVER CONFIGURATION J3-25 GROUND J3-13 RX AUDIO #1...
Page 6 Switch 6 This switch is used to identify that the CI-200 Interface module is connected to the CAT-200B. Switch 7 This switch is used to initialize the CAT-200B. Set this switch to ON. Cycle the power OFF and back ON. During power-up, the memory will be flushed and reloaded with default values. The voice will say: "RESET SYSTEM OK."...
Page 7: Repeater Control (Dtmf)
Chapter 3 - Repeater Control The CAT-200B has 4 Zones for a total of 32 remote control channels. These channels can be manually controlled by DTMF commands on the repeater input. Interrogation of Repeater Control Status by Radio Key-up and send the control operator code [100] followed by the zone number and a zero. Un-key and the voice will read back the channels that are turned on in that zone.
Page 8 Repeater Control Channels Zone 1 Repeater Transmit Enable* Repeater CTCSS Enable CTCSS and OR Enable Identification Enable* Courtesy Tone Enable* Hang Time Enable* DTMF Muting Enable Repeater Time-out Enable* Zone 2 Link Transmit Enable* Link CTCSS Enable Link Receive Only Enable Link Control Enable*...
Page 9 This is the master repeater switch. This channel must be enabled for normal repeater operation. The CAT-200B will continue to respond to control operator commands even when the repeater's transmitter is disabled. This channel will automatically be enabled after a dipswitch #7 initialization reset.
Page 10 8. Repeater Time-Out Enable Repeater time-out is user programmable with the [*601*] timer programming commands. When the CAT-200B is initialized, this timer defaults to 3 minutes. When this channel is turned off, the repeater will not time-out. Zone 2 – Link Control 1.
Page 11 2. Beacon Mode When this channel is enabled and there is no activity on the repeater, the CAT-200B will announce voice message 7 at an interval rate determined by the Beacon Timer [*605*]. Message 7 defaults to: “CAT- 200B BEACON.”...
Page 12 CAT-200B will identify in CW only. 6. Voice Identification Link Inhibit Enable When this channel is enabled, the CAT-200B will not accept an input from the link port while the voice identification is being sent on the repeater port.
Page 13: Repeater Operation
“LINK ON.” Link Receive Only Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link receive only control number [5002]. The CAT-200B will connect the repeater and link and the voice will say: “LINK RECEIVER ON.”...
Page 14 WEATHER REPORT COMMANDS Complete Weather Report Wind Speed and Direction Report Inside Temperature Report Rain Fall Report Outside Temperature Report One Minute Wind Speed Report...
Page 15: Repeater Programming (Dtmf)
The various types of program commands are described in detail and examples are given in the following text. Initialization To initialize the CAT-200B, set dipswitch #7 to on and cycle DC power. During power-up, the voice will say: "RESET SYSTEM OK." Set dipswitch #7 to off. Initialization consists of the following operations: Dipswitch #7 Initialization All memory locations are cleared.
Page 16 Memory space is provided for a CW identification. The buffer will accept 16 characters. If a repeater user talks over the voice ID, the CAT-200B will switch to the CW ID. If Zone 4 Channel 5 is disabled, the controller will ID in CW only. During initialization, the CW buffer is loaded with "CAT200/R."...
Page 17 This memory area is reserved for storage of control and prefix numbers. These numbers can be from one to seven digits and will change to a default value when the CAT-200B is powered up with dip-switch #7 set to the on position.
Page 18 This timer is programmable between 60 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 600 seconds. Beacon Mode Timer [*605*] When Zone 4 channel 2 is enabled and the repeater is inactive, the CAT-200B will automatically transmit voice message 7. The message will repeat per the setting of this timer. This timer is programmable between 60 and 1799 seconds.
Page 19 The CAT-200B will generate this courtesy tone each time there is loss of signal by the link receiver. Program Link Courtesy Tone [*970 - *976] The CAT-200B will generate this courtesy tone each time there is loss of signal by the link receiver and the link is in the receive only mode.
Page 20 DTMF Programming Commands (Repeater) ENTRY DESCRIPTION DEFAULT READ WEATHER STATION DATA SETTING *30XX SEND VOICE MESSAGE (01-12) *31XX PROGRAM VOICE MESSAGE (01-12) *32XX ERASE VOICE MESSAGE (01-12) *501* PROGRAM CONTROL OPERATOR NUMBER (REPEATER INPUT) *502* PROGRAM VOICE DEMOSTRATION PREFIX *503* PROGRAM DTMF PAD TEST NUMBER *504* PROGRAM WEATHER REPORT PREFIX...
Page 21: Interfacing To Other Equipment
Chapter 6 – Interfacing to Other Equipment Interfacing the CAT-200B to your repeater system is a simple matter. A minimum of two inputs and two outputs are required for the CAT-200B to control a repeater. They are: A COR signal to indicate when a signal is being received.
Page 22 .0047uF capacitors on the bard at the C10 and C11 positions to de-emphasize the audio. Power Supply The CAT-200B is powered by an external 12VDC power supply. Connect the positive lead of the supply to the center pin of the coaxial power connector J2 and the negative lead to the outer conductor.
Page 23 VOICE Figure 6-1 Repeater Interface (J3) Connector J3 provides an interface to the repeater and transceiver.
Page 24 Radio Interface 1. LOGIC INPUT #1 10. PTT #1 19. SWITCH #3 2. LOGIC INPUT #2 11. TX AUDIO #1 20. SWITCH #4 3. CTCSS #2 12. RX AUDIO #2 21. LOGIC INPUT #3 4. CTCSS #1 13. RX AUDIO #1 22.
Page 25 CTCSS Decoder Connect the TS-64 CTCSS Encoder/Decoder assembly to the CAT-200B as described in Figure 6-5. The decoder must be connected to discriminator audio. Speaker or volume control audio will have insufficient low frequency CTCSS tone content. TS-64 +12VDC [1] +12VDC...
Page 26: Weather Station Interface
Provide timely weather announcements on your repeater system. Connect a Peet Brothers Ultimeter ® U-100, U-800 or U-2000 Weather Station to the serial port of the CAT-200B through the CI- 200. Integrate temperature, wind speed, direction, and rainfall rate into any of the CAT-200B voice messages.
Page 27 Weather Report Key-up and enter the weather report prefix followed by a weather condition number. The CAT-200B will key the transmitter and provide a weather report. Example: With weather prefix number of 200, request the wind speed and direction. Key-up and enter: 2 0 0 0 3...
Page 28 CAT-200B Programming Information Nine new voice variables have been added to the vocabulary list to announce weather information during the repeater ID or other voice messages. VARIABLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE (VARIABLE IN BOLD) INSIDE TEMPERATURE 75 Degrees OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE 40 Degrees...
Page 29 Program Voice Message With Wind Speed And Direction Variables To program a voice message with the wind speed and direction load the number [112]. Example: Load message 2 with the actual wind speed and direction. The Voice will Say: "THE WIND IS OUT OF THE EAST AT 10 MILES PER HOUR]."...
Page 30 Chapter 8 - Voice Vocabulary Zero Call Miles Calling Minus Calm Golf Minute Cancel Good Minutes Three Four Mobile Five Caution Monday Change Hamfest Month Seven Charlie Have Move Eight Check Hertz Nine Clear High Near Closed Hotel Eleven Club Hour Twelve Code...
Page 31 Remote Tuesday Peak Wind Repeat Turn Hi/Low Temp 115* Repeater Type Wind Chill 116* Reset Air Pressure 117* Right Uniform 871 Humidity 118* Road Unit Roger Until Link Port Control Romeo Link Port Off Use(noun) Link Port On Saturday Use(verb) Link Port Rec Seconds Send...
Page 32 Chapter 9 - Diagram CAT-200B Figure 9-1 CI-200 Figure 9-2...
Page 33 DL-1000C Audio Delay Board Figure 9-3 RLS-1000B Remote Link Switch Figure 9-4...
Page 34 Chapter 10 - Schematic Controller Board (CAT-200B) Sheet 1 of 2 Controller Board (CAT-200B) Sheet 2 of 2 10-1...
Page 37 Chapter 11 - Part List CAT-200B Controller Capacitor .001UF 50V Capacitor .015UF 50V C13,C14 Capacitor .0047UF 50V Capacitor .1UF 50V C1,C2,C4,C5,C8,C9,C15,C16, C17,C18,C19,C21,C24,C25,C28 Capacitor 10uf 16V C6,C7,C22,C23,C26,C27 Capacitor 470uf 50V Capacitor Optional C10,C11 Connector Berg 1X3 Connector Berg 1X5 Connector DB25...
Page 38 CI-200 Interface Board Capacitor .001UF 50V Capacitor .1UF 50V C2,C7,C8 Capacitor 10uf 16V C3,C4,C5,C6 Connector Berg 1X3 Connector Berg 1X5 Connector I.C. LM78L05 I.C. MAX232 I.C. MP-102 I.C. 89C52 Resistor 4.7K Ohm .25W R1,R2 Resonator 12 MHz Transistor 2N7000 DL-1000C Audio Delay Board Capacitor 0.1uF 50V C1,C4,C8,C9,C10,C11,C12...
Page 39 RLS-1000B Remote Link Switch Capacitor 10uF 16V C3,C4,C5,C6,C9,C13,C17,C18 Capacitor 0.1uF 50V C1,C7,C8,C10,C12,C14,C15 Capacitor .0047uF 50V C2,C11,C16 (Select Part) Connector DB-9F J1,J2,J3 Connector DB-25F Crystal 12MHz Diode 1N4148 CR1,CR2,CR3 Header I.C. LM340T-5 I.C. ICL7660 I.C. AT89C5124JC I.C. TD62084AP I.C. TPIC6C595 I.C. DS1232 I.C.
Page 40: Remote Transceiver Weather Station
Figure 12-1 CAT-200B Transceiver Mode Set-up Set dipswitch #5 and #7 to ON. Apply DC power to the CAT-200B. Check the power up message. The voice synthesizer will say: “CAT-200B TRANSCEIVER, VERSION 1.11, RESET SYSTEM OK, CAT- 200B TRANSCEIVER.” Set dipswitch #7 to OFF. Verify that Zone 1 Channel 4 is enabled. Follow the Peet Brothers Interconnect section described in Chapter 7.
Page 41 When the proper DTMF command is received, the CAT-200B will key the transceiver and send a weather report to the input of the repeater. The CAT-200B will also work in parallel with a Peet Brothers Weather Station and a packet modem.
Page 42 Changing Transceiver Control Status by Radio To change the status of a channel, key-up and send the control operator code [100] followed by the zone number, channel number and a [1] to turn the channel ON or a [0] to turn the channel OFF. Un-key and the voice will read back the zone, channel number and control activity.
Page 43 When this channel is enabled, the transceiver will accept the command to provide a weather report. 5. CTCSS Encoder Switch Enable When this channel is enabled, the CTCSS Encoder Switch at J3-7 will turn ON whenever the CAT-200B responds to an input command. This switch will turn OFF only when the CAT-200B sends ID Message Use this switch to gate a CTCSS encoder.
Page 44 Zone 3 – Logic Inputs – Switch Outputs 1. Logic Input #1 Enable When this channel is enabled, a logic active high input on connector J3-1 will activate voice message #3. This message is user programmable. The default message is “EMERGENCY POWER”. 2.
Page 45 This timer determines the time between entries of DTMF digits that make-up a command. This timer is programmable between 0.1 and 9.9 seconds. The timer default is 1 second. When the CAT-200B is unlocked and placed in the programming mode, the DTMF inter-digit timer doubles in length.
Page 46 Connect your computer’s COMM port to the CI-200 as described in Figure 13-1. On the CI-200 set the J2 jumper plug to the RS-232 position. On the CAT-200B check that dipswitch #6 is in the ON position. Start the windows editor program to display the “CAT-200 Repeater Controller Editor” window. To activate the RS-232 port, set the DC power to OFF.
Page 47 ED-200W Windows Editor Figure 13-3 13-2...
Page 48 Click on the [LOAD EDITOR WITH DEFAULT VALUES] button. Use the Editor to program your codes, timers, courtesy tones, zone channel settings, CW identification, and voice synthesizer messages. Save the program for future use. Click the [DATA UPLOAD] button to transfer the program to the CAT-200B memory. 13-3...
Page 49 50, 100, 200 or 400 milliseconds. The delayed audio is faithfully reproduced. Installation is easy. Remove the jumper plug from the CAT-200B at J7. Connect the cable from the DL- 1000C to header connector J7 to delay repeater audio. To delay remote base audio, remove the jumper plug from the CAT-200B at J6.
Page 50 The DL-1000C is inserted in the receive audio path before the controller's audio switch. This audio switch is controlled by the COR logic signal. Loss of COR will cause the audio switch to open, preventing the receive audio from reaching the transmitter. The DL-1000C provides time for the switch to open before the squelch crash noise reaches the switch's input.
Page 51: Rls-1000B Remote Link Switch
PORT R Figure 15-1 COR Output Polarity The COR output will always be active HIGH. The COR polarity dipswitch on the CAT-200B must be set to the OFF position. Audio Input Output The audio input and output circuits are identical to the CAT-200B controller. Level adjustments on both the input and output amplifiers, makes it easy to compensate for varying input and output requirements.
Page 52 To activate Port-R, J4 pin 12 must be grounded. With the jumper plug on J5 pins 1 and 2 Port-R is forced on. Use the CAT-200B remote base on and off commands to control the connection between the RLS-1000B and the CAT-200B.
Page 53 CAT-200B - RLS-1000B Interconnect Figure 15-2 describes how to connect three remote base transceivers to the link port of the CAT-200B controller. Control of the remote base is through user function switches one, two and three. CAT-200B- RLS-1000B THREE TRANSCEIVERS...