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This manual has been compiled and checked for accuracy. The information in this manual does not constitute a warranty of performance. RFL Electronics Inc. reserves the right to revise this manual and make changes to its contents from time to time. We assume no liability for losses incurred as a result of out-of-date or incorrect information contained in this manual.
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WARRANTY Except where noted, all RFL Electronics Inc. products come with a one-year warranty from date of delivery for replacement of any part, which fails during normal operation. RFL will repair or, at its option, replace components that prove to be defective at no cost to the Customer. All equipment returned to RFL Electronics Inc.
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BY QUALIFIED PERSONS. WARNING: The equipment described in this manual contains high voltage. Exercise due care during operation and servicing. Read the safety summary on the reverse of this page. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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Failure to comply with these precautions, or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of this product. RFL Electronics Inc. assumes no liability for failure to comply with these requirements.
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WARNING! POWER MUST BE TURNED OFF BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING ANY RFL 9780 MODULES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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WARNING! ON INITIAL INSTALLATION, ENSURE THAT ALL MODULES ARE FULLY SEATED INTO CONNECTORS BEFORE POWERING ON UNIT. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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Figure 16-16. Typical individual event record Figure 17-1. Rear panel views of the 7 basic types of I/O modules used in the RFL 9780 Figure 17-2. Rear panel views of the twelve types of Line I/O modules used in the RFL 9780 Figure 17-3.
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Figure 18-10. Schematic, RFL 9780 Dual Hybrid (Dwg. No. D-106624-A) Figure 19-1. RFL 9780 Power Supply Module Figure 19-2. Controls and indicators, and component locator drawing, for FL 9780 power supply module (Assembly No. 106535-1) Figure 19-3. Schematic, RFL 9780 Power Supply 48/125V (Dwg. No. D-106539-E) Figure 19-4.
Table 6-18. RX Trip Polarity Table 6-19. Valid states of 2F and 3F signals Table 7-1. Typical Configuration Settings for 9780 DTT, PTT and DCU Applications Table 7-2. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Tx Logic Module Table 7-3. Configuration Of Power Boost Levels Table 7-4.
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Table 17-1. RFL 9780 I/O modules Application Information Table 17-2. Controls and indicators, Solid State Relay I/O module Table 17-3. Replaceable Parts, RFL 9780 Solid State Relay I/O module Assy No. 106435-3 & -4 Table 17-4. Replaceable Parts, RFL 9780 Solid State Relay I/O module Table 17-5.
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES When revisions are made to the RFL 9780 Instruction Manual, the entire section where revisions were made is replaced. For the edition of this manual dated April 8, 2003 the sections are dated as follows: Front Matter...
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Revised in accordance with ECO No: 9780-081: (Added capacitor to power supply) 9780-082: (Revised I/O panel markings) 9780-086: (Clarified use of jumper J2) 9780-087: (Delete & replace U3, N/A R38, C42 & C43) 09-10-01 9-8-01 Revised in accordance with ECO No:...
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Approval 7-22-02 Revised in accordance with ECO No: 7-22-02 9780-118 and CAR# C9780-0071: (Adds 3W Guard setting and independent TX/RX Trip frequency shift direction settings, and removes Voice support, from Logic Module, Section 6) (This revision of the manual was never printed)
SECTION 1: PRODUCT INFORMATION For Powerline Carrier and Reflected Power Measurement Product Information sheets, Please see next page. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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The Tx, Rx, Rx/Rx and Tx/Tx systems are also available as well as many vintage relays. Often a 9780 can be config- in a single 3 rack unit high chassis. A block diagram for ured as a direct drop-in replacement for an older PLC set.
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Filter Outputs Optional SOE/IRIG-B RS-232 Figure 2. Block diagram, of typical RFL 9780 Programmable FSK Powerline Carrier System PROGRAMMING STANDARD FEATURES The transmitter frequency and shift are selected by • Tested in compliance to the requirements specified programmable rotary type switches on the transmitter in ANSI C93.5 -1997 Single Function Powerline...
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Custom application requirements, such as functional Skewed or transformer hybrid modules are also avail- test panels, additional trip & guard contacts, redundant able for use with the RFL 9780 and fit within the same channels, and 50 and 100 Watt RF power amplifiers can chassis.
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General: The 9780 is a programmable 10W FSK power line carrier Receiver sensitivity: 5 mVrms system which fully complies with ANSI C93.5. The standard Tx/Rx system is packaged in a single 3U high Maximum receive level: >25 Vrms...
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0.25 Amp, non-inductive Maximum open circuit voltage: 280 Volts Input Surge 3KV per C93.5 Note: Logic level (5 volt nominal ) outputs are available. Figure 5. Typical RFL 9780 Programmable FSK Powerline Carrier Front Panel Down. June 21, 2002 Publication No. PI9780...
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RFL 9780 FSK Powerline Carrier Tx/Rx, Tx only or Rx only Smart Number Ordering Information RFL Part Number (fill in blanks): 9780 Base System 9780 Transmitter/Receiver 9780 Transmit only 9780 Receive only Power Supply 48 to 125 Vdc Single Supply...
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RFL 9780 FSK Powerline Carrier Tx/Tx Smart Number Ordering Information RFL Part Number (fill in blanks): 9780 Base System Chassis, motherboard & standard modules Power Supply 48 to 125 Vdc Dual Supplies 250 Vdc Dual Supplies External Supplies 10 W Power Amplifer and Power Output Filter (F1)
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RFL Model 9780 / 9785 One Rack Unit Hybrid Chassis Smart Number Ordering Information Chassis 1 Rack Unit Chassis Left Position Blank Panels Transformer Hybrid Skewed Hybrid Middle Position Blank Panels Transformer Hybrid Skewed Hybrid Right Position Blank Panels Transformer Hybrid...
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SWR meters, and often, frequency selective voltme- ters, in the switchyard, at the line tuning equipment. RFL Electronics Inc.’s Sequence of Events module now offers a convenient, alternative to this testing method.
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Incident Wave + Reflected Wave VSWR = Incident Wave - Reflected Wave The built-in Reflected Power Meter in RFL 9780/RFL 9785 makes this easy, both at commissioning and for maintenance. Reflected Power Relationship Chart...
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Standing Wave Line Impedance Standing waves are a phenomenon that exist, The line impedance depends on type of conductor and and are detrimental to transmission on all trans- PLC coupling method. The range of characteristic line im- mission lines that are not terminated in their char- pedance, at power line carrier frequencies, is from 200 to acteristic impedance.
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Field Upgrade of Existing Carriers Existing RFL 9780/RFL 9785 carrier sets are field Line Tuner upgradable to provide this feature. Upgrades to Impedance Matching Transformer...
SECTION 2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION The RFL 9780 is available in five different configurations as follows: TX/RX, RX/RX, TX/TX, RX only and TX only. The front panels of each of these configurations are shown in Figure 2-1. TRIP RESET...
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RFL 9780 Programmable FSK Powerline Carrier System RS-232 RFL Electronics Inc. e. 9780 Front Panel, TX only Figure 2-1. Continued - Various Configurations Of RFL 9780 Programmable FSK Powerline Carrier System. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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(TB1-1, SW1-1, IC1-1, etc). The circuit boards in the RFL 9780 use DIN 41612 Type C connectors, which contain columns of 32 pins. All modules have pins in columns A and C and provide a total of 64 pins per connector.
The RFL 9780 is a frequency-shift keyed (FSK) transmitting and receiving terminal. It is an enhanced version of the field-proven technology used in the RFL 6780 and 6780P. The RFL 9780 requires half of the chassis space of the RFL 6780P, offers fully programmable timers, simplifies the setup process and fully complies with ANSI/IEEE C93.5-1997.
Saves Rack Mounting Space Each RFL 9780 terminal is housed in a single chassis three rack-units high (5.25 inches, or 133mm). Conserves Frequency Spectrum When configured as a dual-function 3F system, the RFL 9780 provides two relaying channels in less bandwidth than that’s needed for two separate channels.
2.5 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Each RFL 9780 terminal is a group of circuit board modules housed in a chassis three rack-units high (5.25 inches, or 133 mm). Interconnections between modules are made by a motherboard in the chassis. External equipment is connected to the chassis through I/O modules, which plug into the rear panel.
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1. Directional Comparison Relaying (Blocking or Unblocking) 2. Permissive Transfer Trip 3. Direct Transfer Trip 4. Phase Comparison 5. Dual-Channel Direct Transfer Trip The guard-before-trip function can be disabled for permissive and blocking applications. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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Breakdown is 1500 Vrms @ 50/60 Hz, 2500 Vdc, and 2500 Vrms @ 1.5 MHz, in accordance with IEEE Surge Withstand Capability Specification 472-1978 (ANSI C.37.90-1978). The RFL 9780 also meets the requirements of ANSI-IEEE Fast Transient Specification C.37.90.1- 1988.
13 ms 2500 Hz 5000 Hz * Selected by switches on the 9780 Logic Module. The High security setting provides a ten-fold increase in security, when tested per ANSI C93.5-1997. 244.9 245.0 245.1 245.9 246.0 246.1 244.9 245.0 245.1 245.4 245.5 245.6...
Table 2-2. RFL 9780 modules, general information Module Description Used on Assy. No. Module Additional Location Information (Front or Rear) TX/RX RX/RX TX/TX only only Logic Module 106490 Section 6 TX Logic Module 106490-1 Section 7 Transmitter Module 106505 Section 8...
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Table 2-2. continued - RFL 9780 modules, general information Module Description Used On Assy. No. Module Additional Location Information (Front Or Rear) TX/RX RX/RX TX/TX only only Hybrid Modules: Section 18 X-Hybrid Module: 106420-1 Skewed Hybrid Module: 106425-1 Power Supply:...
Transmitter Module to control frequency shift and power level. The Logic Module also provides status information for the Sequence of Events Module. Additional information on the RFL 9780 Logic Module can be found in Section 6 of this manual. 2.8.2 TX LOGIC MODULE The RFL 9780 Tx Logic Module interfaces with most of the transmitter modules within the system.
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2.8.4 POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE The RFL 9780 Power Amplifier is driven by the transmitter module, and raises the power of the transmitter to the level chosen for the application. It also includes a level monitoring circuit that will send a TX FAIL alarm to the logic module if the transmitter fails. The amplifier has a transformer- isolated output, and a 50Ω...
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2.8.8 I/O MODULES The I/O modules serve as an interface for input and output signals between the RFL 9780 and the line coupling equipment. There are several types of I/O modules that can be used with the RFL 9780. These are shown and described in Section 17.
2.8.12 ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT Other circuit card modules and assemblies are available to enhance the operation of the RFL 9780 terminal, or to adapt it to special applications. If any accessory equipment was furnished with your system, an Instruction Data Sheet for each item will appear in Section 21 of this manual.
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This may be required if more than 10 watts of output power is needed. In this case, the Power Amplifier Module is omitted from the chassis. Additionally, there would be no need for the 9780 Output Filter or Hybrid, as these would be required after the external power amplifier.
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The signal is then sent into the IF/BF Module. This module shifts the received carrier from the customer specified center frequency down to the 9780’s baseband frequency of 4 KHz. There are three mixers on this module. There is a very sharp cutoff crystal bandpass filter located between the first and second mixer.
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There are two RS-232 connectors on the 9780 to access the SOE Module, one on the rear and one on the front of the unit. The rear connector is intended for permanent connection to monitoring equipment (if available) while the front connector is intended for short-term connection to a PC or terminal for system interrogation.
3.2.2 INTERCONNECTED CHASSIS RFL 9780 terminals ordered as part of a larger system may be interconnected with other chassis and mounted in a relay rack or cabinet, or on shipping rails for installation into a rack or cabinet at the customer's site.
RFL 9780 terminals housed in individual chassis have two mounting ears (one on each side). Hole sizes and spacings conform to EIA standards, so the RFL 9780 can be mounted in any standard 19-inch rack or cabinet. Complete chassis dimensions are shown in Figure 3-1.
Operation at higher temperatures may affect system reliability and performance. Systems installed in enclosed cabinets should be ventilated to keep the temperature inside the cabinet within limits. To insure adequate ventilation, leave several inches of space above and below each RFL 9780 chassis when mounted in a rack or cabinet.
Electrical connections are made to each RFL 9780 chassis through the terminal blocks and connectors on the chassis rear panel. A rear panel view of a typical RFL 9780 Tx/Rx terminal is shown in Figure 3- 2. Refer to this figure when making connections. Paragraphs 3.5.1 through 3.5.9 provide basic descriptions of all the connections that must be made.
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TB2-2 SS TRIP OUT TB2-3 TB2-4 3.5.4 RELAY OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Relay output connections are made to terminal blocks TB3 and TB4 on the rear of the RFL 9780 chassis. Terminal assignments are as follows: Signal Name Contact Type Terminal Assignments...
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3.5.7 RF INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS There are two rf connectors on the rear of the RFL 9780 chassis which are marked "TX" and "RX". The outgoing coaxial cable is connected to the TX connector, and the incoming coaxial cable is connected to the RX connector.
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3.5.8 CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTIONS A threaded ground stud at the rear lower right of the RFL 9780 chassis is the main ground for the RFL 9780 terminal. Grounding is accomplished by connecting a wire 6AWG or larger between the ground stud and rack ground.
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RFL 9780 into continuous service. 4.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The front panel of the RFL 9780 terminal contains controls and indicators which are used to monitor system functions during normal operation. These controls and indicators are shown in Figure 4-1 and are described in Table 4-1.
TRIP OUT HI SIG LO LEVEL LO SIG LOGIC ALM TRIP IN 1 TRIP IN 2 RS-232 TX FAIL RFL Electronics Inc. Figure 4-1. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 front panel RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
Table 4-1. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Front Panel Item Name/ Function Number Description POWER ON indicator Lights green when system power is ON and the supply is operating properly LO SIG indicator Lights red to indicate an extreme low-level signal condition...
Table 4-2. Controls and indicator information for RFL 9780 system modules USED ON Module Description Controls and Indicators Refer to Information Section: Logic module Table 6-1 & Figure 6-2 TX logic module Table 7-2 & Figure 7-2 Transmitter module Table 8-1 & Figure 8-2 Power amplifier module Table 9-1 &...
Figure 4-2. Locations of Circuit Board Modules in a Typical RFL 9780 TX/RX Chassis (Dwg. No. D-106431-A) Please see figure 4-2 in Section 22. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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4.5 INPUT AND OUTPUT VOLTAGES The inputs and outputs of the 9780 (other than the carrier signals) are typically either 48, 125, or 250 Vdc nominal. As with the power supply, both the 48 and 125 Vdc systems utilize the same modules, while the 250 Vdc I/Os require that a different I/O Module be installed in the chassis.
6.3.12 for more information. Note that for systems with external power amplifiers, these settings will be scaled by the external amplifier. For example with a 50 W external amplifier, a 9780 configured for 10W/10W would be a 50W/50W system, a 1W/10W 9780 would provide a 5W/50W system.
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4.7.1 LINE TERMINATION The 9780 receiver section can be configured to terminate the incoming line or not. Note that the input of the RF Interface Module is a high impedance input. The termination and protection circuits are located in the Line I/O assembly in the rear of the unit. To change the termination setting, the Line I/O Module must be removed from the chassis and the jumper selected for “50Ω”...
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4.7.3 EXTERNAL METER TYPE Two types of external carrier level meters are supported by the 9780. The nominal ±10 dB range can be mapped to either a 0 to 100 µA range, or to ±1.0 Vdc. The desired meter type is selected using jumper J1 on the CLI Module, see Paragraph 13.4.1 for more information.
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4.7.11 CARRIER ENVELOPE NOISE DETECTOR DISABLE The carrier-envelope noise detector can be disabled by setting switch SW8-1 on the logic module to the OFF position. See Paragraph 6.3.16 for more information. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 4-11...
4.8.2.1 Output Power The 9780 transmitter is specified to provide 10 W into a 50 ohm load. Adjustments to the output power are made with a 50 ohm dummy load connected. Any additional devices in the transmit path, such as hybrids, will reduce the effective output power.
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4.8.2.2 Output Impedance Once the 9780 has been connected to the line the output impedance should be adjusted to match that of the actual line. Impedance mismatches can cause signal reflections and other undesirable effects. The 9780 Power Amplifier provides an output impedance adjustment to accommodate small variations in actual line conditions.
4.8.3 RECEIVER After the transmitters at each end of the line have been setup, the receive portions of the 9780 must be adjusted for the actual receive signal level. There is a coarse (attenuator) and fine (level) adjustment for the receive level.
REPLACED BEFORE PLACING THE TERMINAL BACK IN SERVICE. 5.1 INTRODUCTION This section provides maintenance instructions for the RFL 9780. Topics discussed include removal and replacement procedures, fuse replacement and corrective maintenance information. Information is also provided on how to arrange for service by RFL personnel.
5.2.1 CIRCUIT BOARD MODULES All RFL 9780 front panel circuit board modules are held in place by card guides at the top and bottom of the chassis, and fit into mating connectors in the chassis motherboard. To remove any RFL 9780 front panel module, with the exception of the power supply module, proceed as follows: Lower the front cover of the RFL 9780.
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5.2.2 POWER SUPPLY MODULE The RFL 9780 power supply module is held in place by card guides at the top and bottom of the chassis, and fits into a mating connector in the chassis motherboard. The top guide is made of aluminum and has a locking lever to insure good heat transfer to a heat sink at the top of the chassis.
5.2.3 I/O MODULES All RFL 9780 I/O modules are mounted at the rear of the chassis. Each I/O module is held in place by screws at the top and bottom of the I/O module, and fit into mating connectors in the chassis motherboard.
The input fuse for RFL 9780 power supply I/O module is located on the rear of the power supply I/O module. The fuse can be changed without removing the power supply I/O module from the chassis. To check and/or replace the fuse, proceed as follows: Place the POWER switch on the power supply I/O module to the OFF position.
The RFL 9780 Logic Module has eight LED indicator lamps on its front edge which protrude through the front panel of the RFL 9780. These include GUARD OUT , TRIP OUT, HI SIGNAL, LO SIGNAL, LOGIC ALARM, TRIP IN 1, TRIP IN 2, and TX FAIL. All LEDs are red with the exception of GUARD OUT, which is green.
6.2 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to the RFL 9780 Logic Module. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Timer Specifications: Timers...
The Tables below list some typical configuration settings for the 9780 FSK PLC. Note that these settings are typical, and are not standard settings. Each RFL 9780 application is unique and should be carefully evaluated by a knowledgeable Engineer. Normally, when a unit is shipped from RFL it is shipped configured for the user's application.
6.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 6-2 shows the location of all controls and indicators on the RFL 9780 Logic Module. These controls and indicators are described in Table 6-4. Some of the controls and indicators are accessible when the module is installed in the chassis and others are accessible only when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender.
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Table 6-4. continued - Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Logic Module Component Name/Description Function For more information See paragraph: Designator SW11 Push button Switch Trip reset pushbutton (used with Trip latch option) Test point (Oscillator Y1 Clock frequency of 3.584 MHz.
Example: The Pre-guard Timer configured to receive a Guard signal for 12ms before being considered to be a valid Guard would be set as follows: SW1-4: OFF SW1-5: ON SW1-6: ON SW1-7: OFF SW1-8: OFF TOTAL 12ms RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
Example: The Pre-trip Timer configured to receive a Trip signal for 5.25ms before being considered to be a valid Trip would be set as follows: SW2-2: OFF SW2-3: OFF SW2-4: ON SW2-5: OFF SW2-6: ON SW2-7: OFF SW2-8: ON 0.25ms TOTAL 5.25ms RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 6-10 (973) 334-3100...
Example: The Guard Hold Timer configured to hold a valid Guard signal for a minimum of 12ms would be set as follows: SW3-4: OFF SW3-5: ON SW3-6: ON SW3-7: OFF SW3-8: OFF TOTAL 12ms RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 6-11 (973) 334-3100...
Example: The Trip Hold Timer configured to hold a valid Trip signal for a minimum of 130ms would be set as follows: SW4-4: OFF SW4-5: ON 80ms SW4-6: ON 40ms SW4-7: OFF SW4-8: ON 10ms TOTAL 130ms RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 6-12 (973) 334-3100...
GBT/TAG is enabled, the alarm pickup timer must be set to a value greater than the TAG setting. It is also recommended that the alarm dropout timer be set to a value less than the GBT setting. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
The Trip Sent relay, which picks-up when a Trip is transmitted is latched as well. Pushbutton switch SW11 is used to un-latch the LEDs and the Trip Sent relay once the Trip condition has been acknowledged. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
The position of switch SW8-5 determines trip shift direction as shown in Table 6-18. Table 6-18. RX Trip Polarity SW8-5 RX Guard = shift down RX Trip = shift up OFF (default) RX Guard = shift up RX Trip = shift down RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 6-16 (973) 334-3100...
The Logic Module design can be broken down into two sections: Receiver Logic and Transmitter Logic. The block diagrams shown in Figures 6-3, 6-5 and 6-6, and the 9780 Logic Module schematic diagram shown in Figure 6-8 should be referenced to follow the circuit flow throughout the discussion.
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This is done to reduce the possibility of false trips. Guard commands from the receiving section of the RFL 9780 appear as a logic-high guard input at edge connector pin C13 (GUARD_INPUT) and can be monitored at TP4. When the guard input goes high and remains high for a preset time interval, the output of the pre-guard timer will be high.
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TRIP indicator DS2 will illuminate to show that a valid trip input has been received and a trip output has been generated. If desired, the 9780 Logic Module can be configured to latch the TRIP indicator (DS2). The TRIP RESET button (SW11) located at the front of the board (protruding through the 9780 chassis) is used to reset the indicators.
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Bipolar noise is defined as a noise that causes a bipolar system to change from present state to the alternate state and then back to its original state. In the 9780, this would be a change from guard to trip to guard, or from trip to guard to trip.
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35%, CE_LOW will go low indicating low-level carrier envelope noise may be present. CE_HIGH and CE_LOW signals are applied to the blocking logic circuit within the Actel FPGA for further digital processing. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
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6.5.1.13 ALARM TIMER The alarm timer is triggered by any abnormal condition detected by the receiver logic of the 9780 Logic Module. The logic-high NOISE_STRETCH signal applied to the input signal of the alarm timer indicates this condition.
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The alarm output circuit will produce a LOGIC_ALM output at edge connector pin A20 whenever the 9780 Logic Module is not in an alarm state. This output is used to energize the alarm relay in the (normal) no-alarm condition. If an alarm condition occurs, the transistor associated with the alarm output circuit is turned off causing the alarm relay to dropout.
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The trip-input circuits accept trip inputs from solid-state input relays at the rear of the 9780 chassis and passes them to the logic circuits. In order for the 9780 to produce a valid trip command, a zero-volt signal must appear at one or both trip inputs (edge connector pins B21 and C22) depending upon the configuration.
The relay can be de-energized with the TRIP RESET button on the front of the module. Optionally, the 9780 Logic Module can be configured to latch the DS6 and/or DS7 indicators for a trip condition depending upon the system. The LEDS are reset with the TRIP RESET button on the front of the module.
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The outputs produced by the trip-input circuits are fed to the transmitter power level logic circuit. The configuration of the 9780 Logic Module determines how the logic circuit will react to the inputs. The transmitter power logic circuit generates the A SWITCH and B SWITCH outputs which are located at edge connector pins A14 and B14 respectively.
NORMAL PULSE FILTER LOGIC TIMER STRETCHER HI SIG NOISE_ STRETCH THRESHOLD DETECTORS LO SIG TO UNBLOCKING STOP_ALARM FUNCTION Figure 6-3 Receiver logic block diagram (figure continues on next page) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 6-27 (973) 334-3100...
“GUARD_RLY” is qualified (>50ms) by the “Unblock Trip. Refer to Paragraphs 6.5.1.15 through 6.5.1.18, and Figures 6-3 and 6-4 for additional information. Figure 6-5. Unblocking Function Timing Diagram RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
OSC_3 TRIPIN1 LED TRIPIN2 LED A SWITCH TRANSMITTER POWER LEVEL B SWITCH LOGIC CIRCUIT HI (From Power Amp) TRANSMITTER TX_FAIL FAIL LOGIC CIRCUIT Figure 6-6. Transmitter Logic block diagram RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 6-29 (973) 334-3100...
The RFL 9780 Tx Logic Module has three LED indicator lamps on its front edge which protrude through the front panel of the RFL 9780. These include TRIP IN 1, TRIP IN 2, and TX FAIL. All LEDs are red.
7.2 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to the RFL 9780 Logic Module. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Crystal Specifications: The frequency of clock oscillator Y1 is 3.584 MHz ± 50 ppm.
7.3 TYPICAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Table 7-1 lists some typical configuration settings for the 9780 FSK PLC. Note that these settings are typical, and are not standard settings. Each RFL 9780 application is unique and should be carefully evaluated by a knowledgeable Engineer. Normally, when a unit is shipped from RFL it is shipped configured for the user's application.
7.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 7-2 shows the location of all controls and indicators on the RFL 9780 Tx Logic Module. These controls and indicators are described in Table 7-2. Some of the controls and indicators are accessible when the module is installed in the chassis and others are accessible only when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender.
7.4.3 CONFIGURATION OF TRIP OVERRIDE OPTION This feature is used with the voice option, which is not being offered at this time. Switch SW1-5 should be in the OFF position. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. November 1, 2000 (973) 334-3100...
(TX_FAIL) output. 7.5.1.1 TRIP INPUT CIRCUITS The trip-input circuits accept trip inputs from solid-state input relays at the rear of the 9780 chassis and passes them to the logic circuits. SW2-2 selects polarity for TRIPIN_1, and SW2-3 selects polarity for TRIPIN_2. For normally de- energized contacts, in order for the 9780 to produce a valid trip command, a zero-volt signal must appear at one or both trip inputs (edge connector pins B21 and C22) depending upon the keying mode.
The relay can be de-energized with the TRIP RESET button on the front of the module. Optionally, the 9780 Logic Module can be configured to latch the DS6 and/or DS7 indicators for a trip condition depending upon the system. The LEDS are reset with the TRIP RESET button on the front of the module.
The outputs produced by the trip-input circuits and optional voice module are fed to the transmitter power level logic circuit. The configuration of the 9780 Tx Logic Module determines how the logic circuit will react to the inputs. The transmitter power logic circuit generates the A SWITCH and B SWITCH outputs which are located at edge connector pins A14 and B14 respectively.
TRANSMITTER POWER LEVEL B SWITCH VOICE_ENABLE LOGIC CIRCUIT AM MOD_ENABLE VOICE CONTROL LOGIC CIRCUIT HI (From Power Amp) TX_FAIL TRANSMITTER FAIL LOGIC CIRCUIT Figure 7-3. Transmitter Logic block diagram RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. November 1, 2000 7-11 (973) 334-3100...
Figure 8-1. RFL 9780 Transmitter Module 8.1 DESCRIPTION The RFL 9780 Transmitter Module (Figure 8-1) is a programmable powerline carrier transmitter, utilizing Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS). The basic principle of DDS is to generate a stepped sine wave from a high speed digital-to-analog (D/A) converter by reading a sine look-up table stored in ROM.
8.2 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to all RFL 9780 Transmitter modules. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Output Frequency: 30 kHz to 535 kHz, adjustable in 10-Hz increments.
8.3 THEORY OF OPERATION The RFL 9780 Transmitter module is a programmable powerline carrier transmitter utilizing a Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS). The DDS is used to generate a precise sine wave signal by reading a sine look-up table stored in ROM. A block diagram of the transmitter module is shown in Figure 8-2, a block diagram of the DDS is shown in Figure 8-3, and a schematic diagram of the transmitter module is shown in figure 8-5.
8.3.2 9780 DIRECT DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER In the RFL 9780, the master clock frequency is a precision 50 MHz signal providing nearly 100 points per cycle at the maximum output frequency. The phase accumulator is a 32 bit register which provides over 4 billion possible phase values.
Table 8-1. LEDs DS1 through DS9 are visible with the module installed in the chassis. All other controls are only accessible when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender. Table 8-1. Controls and Indicators, RFL 9780 Transmitter Module Component Name/...
DS1-DS9 SW3-SW7 SW1-SW2 SW8-SW9 SW10 Figure 8-4. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Transmitter Module RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. November 1, 2000 (973) 334-3100...
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In systems which use the reserve feature, the reserve level can be fixed at 10% or can be variable between approximately 10% and 35% of the power level. When jumper J2 is in the “VAR” position, R18 is used to adjust the reserve level. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. November 1, 2000...
9.2 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to all RFL 9780 Power Amplifier modules, except where indicated. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice.
Refer to the schematic diagram in Figure 9-4 for the following discussion. The design of the RFL 9780 power amplifier is based on a single hybrid power operational amplifier, U1. The input signal is ac coupled through C1. The voltage gain of the amplifier is determined by the ratio of feedback resistor R4 and input resistors R3 (fixed) and R2 (variable).
9.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 9-2 shows the location of all controls and indicators on the RFL 9780 Power Amplifier module. These controls and indicators are described in Table 9-1. Potentiometers R2, R10 and R16 are accessible with the RFL 9780 Power Amplifier Module installed in the chassis. Test points TP1, TP2 and TP3 are only accessible when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender.
9.4.3 LOW-LEVEL ALARM THRESHOLD The low-level alarm threshold can be set as follows: 1. Set the RFL 9780 to generate the lowest normal output level (10W for a 10W/10W system, 1W for a 1W/10W system). 2. Using the gain adjust potentiometer R2, lower the transmit level to the desired threshold level (typically 80% to 90% of nominal).
RFL 9780 Output Filter Modules are used to reduce the harmonic content of the RFL 9780's output signal to a level that is at least 55 dB below the carrier level. A typical RFL 9780 Output Filter Module appears in Figure 10-1.
10.2 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to all RFL 9780 Output Filter modules, except as indicated. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice.
Refer to Section 16 for additional information. 10.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The RFL 9780 Output Filter Modules 106530-1, -2, -3, -5, -11, -12, -13, and -15 each contain seven, three position jumpers. The 106530-4 and -14 modules do not have jumpers. The jumpers are used to select the desired passband frequency from within the filters overall span.
Table 10-1. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Output Filter Modules Component Name/ Function Designator Description Trimmer capacitor Adjusts phase of voltage across one of the transformer secondaries. For factory use only Jumper Jumper Jumper Passband frequency select jumpers. Jumper See Table 10-2, and Figures 10-2 and 10-3...
Table 10-2. RFL 9780 Output Filter Modules, frequency ranges Filter Module Jumper Position Passband Frequency Range Approximate Frequency Of Part No. Greatest Attenuation 106530-1, -11 30 to 41.5 kHz 90 kHz 38 to 52.5 kHz 114 kHz 49 to 67.5 kHz...
30Khz to 535Khz using a bank of DIP switches, SW1 through SW4. 11.2 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to all RFL 9780 RF Interface modules, except where indicated. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice.
Refer to the block diagram (Figure 11-2) and the schematic diagram (Figure 11-5) for the following discussion. The RFL 9780 RF Interface module contains attenuator and amplifier circuitry followed by a programmable fourth order band-pass filter, which is used to remove excess energy at the receiver input.
TP10 are accessible with the module installed in the chassis. All other controls and indicators are accessible only when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender. Table 11-1. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 RF Interface Module Component...
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TP11 TP12 Figure 11-3. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 RF Interface Module RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. May 19, 2000 11-4 (973) 334-3100...
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(SW1 through SW4). A “0” in Table 11-2 indicates that the switch should be “OFF”, while a “1” in the Table indicates that the switch should be “ON”. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. May 19, 2000...
Figure 12-1. RFL 9780 IF/BF Module 12.1 DESCRIPTION The RFL 9780 IF/BF Module (Figure 12-1) accepts incoming rf signals which are shifted down to 4kHz (the baseband frequency, or bf). Its channel filter is 3700 Hz wide, which will pass FSK signals or voice sidebands of the carrier, if present.
Output Signal: 4-kHz baseband. 12.3 THEORY OF OPERATION The main function of the RFL 9780 IF/BF Module is to convert the incoming rf signals to a 4-kHz bf. Basically, the RFL 9780 IF/BF performs the frequency conversion by first up-converting the signal to 5.12 mHz, by using a programmable synthesized local oscillator.
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-15V * WHEN PRESENT Figure 12-2. Block diagram, RFL 9780 IF/BF Module a. Crystal Oscillator . Transistor Q1, crystal Y1, varactor CR2, and their associated components form a crystal oscillator. This oscillator serves as the beat frequency oscillator (BFO) for the product detector, as well as the frequency reference for the frequency synthesizer.
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Onboard Regulators. Linear voltage regulators U10, U11 and U13 serve as onboard voltage regulators. U13 converts the incoming +15-volt supply voltage to a regulated +8 volts, U11 converts it to a regulated +5 volts, and U10 converts it to a regulated +10 volts. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
Figure 12-3 shows the location of all controls and indicators on the IF/BF module. These controls and indicators are described in Table 12-1. All controls are accessible only when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender. Table 12-1. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 IF/BF Module Component Name/...
Figure 13-1. RFL 9780 Carrier Level Indicator Module 13.1 DESCRIPTION The RFL 9780 Carrier Level Indicator Module (Fig. 13-1) contains three elements of the RFL 9780's receiving system: A narrowband active band-pass filter that sets the bandpass limits for the entire receiving section.
13.2 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to all RFL 9780 Carrier Level Indicator modules, except where indicated. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice.
13.3 THEORY OF OPERATION The RFL 9780 CLI module contains a narrowband filter, a signal monitoring circuit, and a carrier level indicator. A block diagram of the RFL 9780 CLI module appears in Figure 13-2 and its schematic appears in Figure 13-5.
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R42 and out on pin C16. The external meter return is connected to pin C17. Zero µA corresponds to –10.0 dB, -50 µA to 0 dB, and -100 µA to +10 dB. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc.
C17. Zero Vdc corresponds to -10.0 dB, -2.5 Vdc corresponds to 0 dB, and -5 Vdc corresponds to +10 13.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 13-3 shows the location of all controls and indicators on the RFL 9780 Carrier Level Indicator module. These controls and indicators are described in Table 13-1. Only DS1, R30 and R58 are accessible with the RFL 9780 Carrier Level Indicator Module installed in the chassis.
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DPM1 R106 Figure 13-3. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Carrier Level Indicator Module RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 13-6 (973) 334-3100...
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Display will read 0dB when receiving a 10W level in a 10W/10W system. 3.33:1 Display will read 0dB when receiving a 3W level in a 3W/10W system. 10:1 Display will read 0dB when receiving a 1W level in a 1W/10W system. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 13-7 (973) 334-3100...
Figure 14-1. RFL 9780 Limiter/Slicer Module 14.1 DESCRIPTION The RFL 9780 Limiter/Slicer Module (Fig. 14-1) contains two basic functions: a carrier envelope detector and filter, and a frequency discriminator. The envelope signal is sent to the Logic Module to be used in noise and loss of signal detection.
Shift Direction: Selectable using programmable jumper J1 in accordance with Table 14-1. 14.3 THEORY OF OPERATION For the following discussion of the RFL 9780 LM/SL module, refer to the block diagram in Figure 14-2 and the schematic diagram in Figure 14-5.
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14.3.2 INPUT LIMITER The 4-kHz signal from the narrowband filter on the RFL 9780 CLI module enters the RFL 9780 LM/SL module at edge connector terminal C13. This signal is passed to the input limiter, which is composed of comparator U1A and is then passed to the discriminator.
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The output of the notch filter is an envelope which follows the average amplitude of the input signal. It is passed out of connector pin A17 which then goes to the Logic Module for signal analysis. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
14.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 14-3 shows the location of all controls and indicators on the RFL 9780 Limiter/Slicer module. These controls and indicators are described in Table 14-1. Only DS1, DS2 and TP1 through TP8 are accessible with the RFL 9780 Limiter/Slicer Module installed in the chassis. All others are accessible when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender.
Figure 15-1. Views of Sequence of Events/IRIG-B Module and Sequence of Events/IRIG-B I/O Module 15.1 INTRODUCTION The RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B module is shown in Figure 15-1a and the RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B I/O module is shown in Figure15-1b. The SOE/IRIG-B module is used to record the status of data points in a log by storing data in a non-volatile memory.
The SOE/IRIG-B module will record different sets of data points for different RFL 9780 system configurations. For the 9780 TX Only mode, the module will record the status of six data points; for the 9780 RX Only mode, the module will record the status of seven data points; for the 9780 TX/RX mode, the module will record the status of ten data points;...
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15.2.2 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to all RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B modules, except as indicated. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice.
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15.2.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 15-2 shows the location of all jumpers, test points and switches on the RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B module. The functions of these jumpers, test points and switches are described in Table 15-2. All of these items are accessible only when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender.
Table 15-2. Controls and indicators for RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B Module Component Name/Description Function Designator Jumper (RUN/TEST) RUN position selects Normal operation. TEST position selects Test operation. Jumper (512 or Header and jumper not installed. For factory use only. 128/256) Jumper (1643/1644) 1643 position selects DS1643 RAM.
Figure 15-5. Board and panel views of RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B I/O Module 15.3.1 DESCRIPTION The RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B I/O module provides an interface between the IRIG-B receiver and the RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B module. It has provisions for modulated (bipolar) or demodulated (TTL) IRIG-B inputs, and provides an RS-232 connector to access the sequence of events log.
15.3.2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 15-6 shows the location of all jumpers, test points and connectors on the RFL 9780 SOE/IRIG-B I/O module. The functions of these jumpers, test points and connectors are described in Table 15-4. All of these items are accessible only when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender.
Once connected, APRIL (Asynchronous Programming and Remote Interrogation Language) can be used to view the status of the RFL 9780 and review the sequence of events log. Because APRIL is menu based, you do not have to memorize the commands. Help screens can always be displayed by pressing the [H] key.
16.3. VIEWING APRIL COMMANDS Once you have connected a terminal or PC to the RFL 9780 (either directly or through an RFL 9660 Digital Switch) and pressed the [ENTER] key the RFL 9780 will send the following prompt to your terminal: 9780TxRx>...
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To view a list of the APRIL commands, press the [H] and [ENTER] keys: 9780 TxRx >H [ENTER] This tells the RFL 9780 to send a list of APRIL commands called the "main menu" to your terminal. The main menu appears in Figure 16-3.
To view the values display, enter the "V" command. 9780TxRx>V [ENTER] The "V" command tells the RFL 9780 to send a copy of the most recently measured values to your terminal. This display is for viewing only and cannot be changed by the user. Typical values displays for the five different types of 9780 chassis are shown in Figures 16-4 to 16-8.
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Unlocked RxCh1 Level <-10dB TxCh1 PWR(50ohm) 0.4 Watts TxCh1 Actual PWR 0.4 Watts TxCh1 REFL_PWR 0.6% 9780TxRx> Figure 16-6. Typical values display for a TxRx operating mode RFL 9780 16 - 5 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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Trip Out #1 Active Trip Out #2 Active IRIG-B Status Unlocked RxCh1 Level <-10dB RxCh2 Level 2.5dB 9780RxRx> Figure 16-8. Typical values display for an RxRx operating mode RFL 9780 16 - 6 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 (973) 334-3100...
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• The system is receiving both guard and trip signals simultaneously. • The system is not receiving either a guard or a trip signal. • There has been a failure of the 9780’s internal power supply(s). 014 – Logic Alarm #2 This indicates that there is a problem with receive channel #2 (this is the second receive channel in an Rx/Rx chassis).
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Y (yes) if an X-Hybrid is installed in the Channel 1 transmit path, or set N (no) if an X-Hybrid is not installed in the Channel 1 transmit path. This parameter is normally set at the factory, or can be set by the user. RFL 9780 16 - 8 RFL Electronics Inc.
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100 - RxCh1 Level Indicates the Channel 1 receive level (+/-10 dB from nominal). This is the same number that is displayed on the RFL 9780 front panel digital meter. 101 - RxCh2 Level Indicates the Channel 2 receive level (+/-10 dB from nominal). This is the same number that is displayed on the RFL 9780 front panel digital meter.
16.6 THE PROGRAMMING MODE You can use APRIL and your terminal to program the RFL 9780. To use your PC or terminal to program the RFL 9780, use the "P" command. 9780TxRx>P [ENTER] The "P" command tells the RFL 9780 to send a list of all programming commands to your terminal.
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The "SV" command saves any new settings you made while in the programming mode: 9780TxRx-P>SV [ENTER] The "SV" command tells the RFL 9780 to store all the changes in its non-volatile memory. Once the changes are stored, the "9780TxRx-P>" prompt will reappear.
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To view a list of all current parameter settings, use the "D" command. 9780TxRx-P>D [ENTER] When you invoke the "D" command, the RFL 9780 sends a list of all current parameter settings to your terminal. A typical parameter settings display is shown in Figure 16-10.
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Type in the desired frequency (for example: 190000), and then press the [ENTER] key. The Channel 1 frequency will be re-displayed, set to the new value. 053 Freq Ch1 (Hz) 190000 RFL 9780 16 - 13 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
16.7 READING PARAMETER SETTINGS The "D" command tells the RFL 9780 to send a list of all parameter settings to your terminal. This list of settings is called the "read settings" menu. 9780TxRx>D [ENTER] A typical read settings menu for the Audio System appears in Figure 16-11. The settings described in paragraph 16.6.4 are shown, but you can't change the displayed values.
UPDATE screen shown in Figure 16-13. This is a display of all the measured parameter values. This screen can be used to monitor RFL 9780 operation. The update display shows the parameter numbers for each item, a brief description of its meaning, and its status. To exit the update mode, press the [X] key, followed by the [ENTER] key.
16.10 THE SEQUENCE-OF-EVENTS MODE The sequence-of-events log is a data file that keeps track of every time one of the RFL 9780 changes state, and the conditions that existed at that time. The sequence-of-events log is battery backed and can store up to 40 records.
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When you invoke the "H" command, the sequence-of-events menu shown in Figure 16-15 will re- appear on your screen. 16.10.2 DUMPING THE SEQUENCE-OF-EVENTS LOG TO A PORT To transfer the event records in the sequence-of-events log from the RFL 9780 to your terminal or PC, use the "D" command: 9780TxRx-S>D [ENTER] When you invoke the "D"...
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To force the SOE Module to record an SOE log entry, use the "F" command: 9780TxRx-S>F [ENTER] The "F" command tells the RFL 9780 SOE Module to create an entry in the log showing the status of all signals, time-stamped to the present time and date.
IRIG-B Status Unlocked 9780TxRx-S> Figure 16-16. Typical individual event record 16.11 THE WINDOW REMOTE APRIL MODE The Window Remote APRIL mode is not applicable in the RFL 9780 chassis. RFL 9780 16 - 19 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
When you invoke the “P” command, the following prompt appears: enter password: Enter the password that has been stored in the RFL 9780's memory. The RFL 9780 gives you three chances to enter the correct password. After the third incorrect password is entered, the RFL 9780 enters a lock-out mode.
Input/Alarm I/O Typical Line I/O Figure 17-1. Rear panel views of the 7 basic types of I/O modules used in the RFL 9780 17.1 INTRODUCTION The RFL 9780 I/O modules serve as an interface for input and output signals between the RFL 9780 and the line coupling equipment.
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TX/RX RF LINE I/O 106585-7 106585-8 106585-9 Figure 17-2. Rear panel views of the twelve types of Line I/O modules used in the RFL 9780 >> Figure 17-2 continues on next page << RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
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7 OUT AMP FAIL 8 COM 106590 106605 106675 Figure 17-2. continued - Rear panel views of the twelve types of Line I/O modules used in the RFL 9780 RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-3 (973) 334-3100...
Table 17-1. RFL 9780 I/O modules Application Information 9780 Application Assembly I/O Module See the following Number paragraphs for more information TX/TX RX/RX TX/RX ONLY ONLY 106435-3 106435-4 Solid-state/Relay I/O 17.2 106435-5 106440-3 106440-4 Solid-state Output I/O 17.3 106440-5 106445-3...
(trip sent). The electro-mechanical output has N.O. and N.C. connections at the terminal block. All signals to and from the Solid-State Relay I/O module interface directly with the 9780 Logic Module. The 48/125V version requires that jumpers J4 and J5 be configured for the input voltage requirement.
Selects 48V or 125V operation (not installed for 250V version) Jumper Selects 48V or 125V operation (not installed for 250V version) Terminal block Provides connections to line coupling equipment. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-6 (973) 334-3100...
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20K 5W 20K 5W 25K 5W 25K 5W a. 106435-3 and 106435-4 b. 106435-5 Figure 17-4. Controls and indicators, and component locator drawing, Solid State Relay I/O module RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-7 (973) 334-3100...
The outputs are used for received trip and guard commands. All signals to and from the Solid-State Output I/O module interface directly with the 9780 Logic Module. The Solid-State Output I/O module is primarily used for RX/RX and RX only applications. It can also be used for customer specific applications and can be mounted in a spare I/O slot, if available, or in an expansion chassis.
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Q102 U110 Q106 Q105 U101 RFL ELECTRONICS INC., BOONTON, NJ USA 2000 9780 SS OUTPUT I/O 106643-1 REV-A (Note: used on 106440-3, -4 and –5) Figure 17-8. Component locator drawing, Solid State Output I/O module RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc.
(trip-sent). The electro-mechanical output has N.O and N.C. connections at the terminal block. All signals to and from the Solid-State Input/Output I/O module interface directly with the 9780 Logic Module.
Description Jumper Selects 48V or 125V operation Jumper Selects 48V or 125V operation Terminal block Provides connections to line coupling equipment. Terminal block Provides connections to line coupling equipment. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-26 (973) 334-3100...
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R108 C111 U102 R105 R107 T102 T101 C139 J108 b. Output Board for 106445-3 and -4 Figure 17-12. Controls and indicators, and component locator drawing, Solid-State Input/Output I/O module RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-27 (973) 334-3100...
All signals to and from the Dual Relay I/O module interface directly with the 9780 Logic Module. The Dual Relay I/O module requires that jumpers J1, J2 and J3 be configured. Normally J2 and J3 are installed in the “A”...
(spare) and one trip output one undefined (spare) and one guard output two undefined outputs (spares) Terminal block Provides connections to line coupling equipment RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-40 (973) 334-3100...
The Input/Alarm I/O module is primarily used for TX/TX applications. It can also be used for customer specific applications and can be mounted in a spare I/O slot or in an expansion chassis. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
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Each electro-magnetic output has N.O. and N.C. connections at the terminal block. All signals to and from the Alarm output section of the module interface directly with various modules within the RFL 9780 system. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc.
17.8.1 DESCRIPTION There are eleven types of Line I/O modules that can be used in the RFL 9780. The rear panel of the 106585-1 is shown in Figure 17-27. The rear panel views of all eleven types of Line I/O modules can be seen in Figure 17-2.
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Both ports have spark gap protection devices. The top port (J5) and the bottom port (J7) are for RX signals. The two position terminal blocks next to J5 and J7 are for connecting an external receive level meter. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
Line I/O modules. The schematic shown in Figure 17-36 is for Line I/O modules 106585-1 to 106585-8. The schematic shown in Figure 17-38 is for Line I/O module 106585-9. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003...
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TX/RX RF LINE I/O 106588 REV-C Figure 17-28. Component locator drawing, TX/RX RF Line I/O module (106585-1) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-68 (973) 334-3100...
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TX/RX RF LINE I/O 106588 REV-C Figure 17-29. Component locator drawing, TX/RX RF Line I/O module (106585-2) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-69 (973) 334-3100...
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TX/RX RF LINE I/O 106588 REV-C PO800E Figure 17-30. Component locator drawing, TX/RX RF Line I/O module (106585-3) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-70 (973) 334-3100...
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TX/RX RF LINE I/O 106588 REV-C PO800E Figure 17-31. Component locator drawing, TX/RX RF Line I/O module (106585-4) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-71 (973) 334-3100...
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TX/RX RF LINE I/O 106588 REV-C PO800E Figure 17-32. Component locator drawing, TX/RX RF Line I/O module (106585-5) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-72 (973) 334-3100...
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TX/RX RF LINE I/O 106588 REV-C Figure 17-33. Component locator drawing, TX RF Line I/O module (106585-6) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-73 (973) 334-3100...
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TX/RX RF LINE I/O 106588 REV-C PO800E Figure 17-34. Component locator drawing, RX RF Line I/O module (106585-7) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-74 (973) 334-3100...
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Figure 17-35. Component locator drawing, TX/RX RF Line I/O module (106585-8) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-75 (973) 334-3100...
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Figure 17-36. Schematic, RFL 9780 TX/RX RF Line I/O (Dwg. No. C-106589-D) Please see Figure 17-36 in Section 22. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-77 (973) 334-3100...
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Figure 17-37. Component locator drawing, TX/RX RF Line I/O module (106585-9) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-79 (973) 334-3100...
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Figure 17-38. Schematic, RFL 9780 TX/RX RF Line I/O (Dwg. No. D-106609-9-C) Please see Figure 17-38 in Section 22 RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 17-81 (973) 334-3100...
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The external power amp I/O provides an interface when an external high power amplifier is used with the 9780. This module replaces the standard 10W power amplifier for this application. Two panel mounted BNC connectors provide the TX and RX signal interface for the external amplifier and receiver connection.
Termination is selectable via JP101 for 50 ohm, 75 ohm or high impedance. E101 is a 90 volt high- energy spark gap and along with R105 and CR101 provide maximum surge protection for the 9780 receiver. In addition, connections are provided for an external power meter.
There is an X-Hybrid Module, a Skewed Hybrid Module and a Dual Hybrid Module available for the RFL 9780. Each of these modules uses the same basic printed circuit board as shown in Figure 18-1. See paragraph 18.2 for more information on the X-Hybrid Module.
18.2 X HYBRID MODULE The RFL 9780 X-Hybrid Module is a transformer-type hybrid typically used to combine the outputs of two transmitters. The X-Hybrid provides the required impedance matching and signal separation, and prevents mutual loading of the two transmitters. The impedance characteristics of the two types of X-Hybrid modules is shown in the table below.
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The X hybrid can also be used to connect two transmitters to the same line tuning unit, resulting in dual- channel transmission capabilities. In this application, one transmitter is connected across the primary of L1 , and the other transmitter is connected across the primary of L2. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. September 8, 2001...
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18.2.3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 18-2 shows the location of all controls and indicators on the RFL 9780 X-Hybrid Module. These controls and indicators are described in Table 18-1. Only TP5, TP6, TP7 and TP8 are accessible with the X-Hybrid Module installed in the chassis. All others are accessible when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender.
Table 18-1. Replaceable parts, RFL 9780 X-Hybrid module. Assembly No. 106630-1 and -2. Component Name/Description Function Designator Jumper Selects internal or external balancing network (A = internal, B = external) Test point Line High (orange) Test point Line Low (orange)
75 Ohms 18.3.1 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to all RFL 9780 Skewed Hybrid Modules, except where indicated. Because all RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice.
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For this discussion, refer to the schematic diagram in Figure 18-7. The RFL 9780 Skewed Hybrid Module uses two hybrid transformers to couple signals between a transmitter, a receiver, and a line tuning unit. It provides impedance matching and signal separation, and prevents mutual loading and interference.
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Skewed Hybrid Module installed in the chassis. All others are accessible when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender. TERM I-LIMIT Figure 18-5. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Skewed Hybrid Module RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. September 8, 2001...
Table 18-3. Controls and Indicators, RFL 9780 Skewed Hybrid Model. Component Name/Description Function Designator Jumper Selects internal or external balancing network (A = internal, B = external) Jumper Enables the protection circuit with current limiting. The “IN” position enables current limiting. The “OUT” position disables current limiting.
18.4 DUAL HYBRID MODULE The RFL 9780 Dual Hybrid Module uses four hybrid transformers to connect a transmitter and receiver to a single line tuning port. The Dual Hybrid provides a high degree of signal separation by isolating the local transmitter signal from the local received signal and preventing the input impedance of the receiver from loading the transmitter.
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For this discussion, refer to the schematic diagram in Figure 18-10. The RFL 9780 Dual Hybrid Module uses four hybrid transformers to couple signals between a transmitter, a receiver, and a line tuning unit. It provides impedance matching and signal separation, and prevents mutual loading and interference.
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Dual Hybrid Module installed in the chassis. All others are accessible when the module is removed from the chassis or is on a card extender. TP10 TERM I-LIMIT Figure 18-8. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Dual Hybrid Module RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. September 8, 2001 18-19...
Table 18-5. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 Dual Hybrid Module Component Name/Description Function Designator Jumper Selects internal or external balancing network (A = internal, B = external) Jumper Enables the protection circuit with current limiting. The “IN” position enables current limiting. The “OUT” position disables current limiting.
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UHF connector. The termination must never follow any current limit resistance. The signal should be wired directly from the protection circuit to the receiver, and each receiver should have protection. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. September 8, 2001...
Figure 19-1. RFL 9780 Power Supply Module 19.1 INTRODUCTION A 50-Watt Power Supply Module (Figure 19-1a) is used to supply regulated dc power to the RFL 9780 System. The power supply provides four regulated dc outputs: +5, +15, -15 and +12 volts. All outputs have overvoltage protection and short circuit protection.
200Vdc to 300Vdc 19.2.1 SPECIFICATIONS As of the date this manual was published, the following specifications apply to all RFL 9780 power supply modules, except where indicated. Because RFL products undergo constant refinement and improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice.
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The Power Supply input passes Oscillatory and Fast Transient SWC tests with no impact on power supply outputs. Environmental Specifications: Temp Range C to +60 C Still Air Humidity 95% @ 40 Indicators: DS1 - Normal Green RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 19-3 (973) 334-3100...
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19.2.2 THEORY OF OPERATION The RFL 9780, 50 Watt power supply is a multiple output, forward, dc to dc converter. The 106535-1 power supply operates from a 38 to 150 Vdc input, and the 106535-2 power supply operates from a 200 to 300 Vdc input.
CR16, CR17, and CR6. 19.2.3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 19-2 shows the location of all controls and indicators on the RFL 9780 Power supply module. These controls and indicators are described in Table 19-2. DS1 is visible with the RFL 9780 Power supply module installed in the chassis.
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CR12 Figure 19-2. Controls and indicators, and component locator drawing, for FL 9780 power supply module (Assembly No. 106535-1) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 19-6 (973) 334-3100...
19.3 POWER SUPPLY I/O MODULES The RFL 9780 Power supply I/O module is located at the rear of the 9780 chassis directly behind the power supply module. It provides input power connections to the RFL 9780 chassis, contains a power supply ON/OFF switch and has an input fuse.
19.3.1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FOR 106455-1 & -2 P.S. I/Os Figure 19-6 shows the location of all controls on the RFL 9780 Single Power supply I/O module. These controls are described in Table 19-6. Table 19-6. Controls and indicators, RFL 9780 single power supply I/O module...
19.3.2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FOR 106455-3 & -4 P.S. I/Os Figure 19-9 shows the location of all controls on the RFL 9780 Dual Power supply I/O module. These controls are described in Table 19-8. Table 19-8. Controls and Indicators, RFL 9780 dual power supply I/O module...
Figure 20-1. RFL 9780 Tx/Rx Chassis Assembly, front view with door opened 20.1 INTRODUCTION There are five different types of RFL 9780 systems. These are Tx/Rx, Rx/Rx, Tx/Tx, Tx only and Rx only. In addition to this there are five different types of chassis assemblies and three different types of mother board assemblies as shown in Table 20-1.
When the J23 jumpers are in the DOWN position, the output filter module “output” is isolated from the “send” input of the hybrid module. This would be the case when the RFL 9780 chassis has no hybrid module installed.
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Figure 20-6. Schematic, RFL 9780 TX/RX Motherboard (Dwg. No. D-106454-2-A) Please see Figure 20-6 in Section 22. RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 20-9 (973) 334-3100...
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Figure 20-7. Schematic, RFL 9780 TX/RX Motherboard (Dwg. No. D-106564-2-A) Please see Figure 20-7 in Section 22 RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 20-11 (973) 334-3100...
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Figure 20-8. Schematic, RFL 9780 RX/RX Motherboard (Dwg. No. D-106559-2-A) Please see Figure 20-8 in Section 22 RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 20-13 (973) 334-3100...
SECTION 21. ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT If any accessory equipment was furnished with your RFL 9780 terminal at the time of purchase, information on these accessory items will be found immediately following this page. This may include Instruction Data Sheets, schematics, wiring diagrams, or other documents.
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INDICATES NET NAMES FOR 9785. DATA NOTE: VOLTAGE SELECTORS J4 & J5 ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR 250V OPERATION. RLY_RET Figure 17-5. Schematic, RFL 9780 Solid-State Input I/O (Drawing No. D-106439-3-A) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 22-22 (973) 334-3100...
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THIS I/O IS OPTIONAL FOR THE 9785 AND THE DRIVE INPUTS HAVE NOT YET BEEN DEFINED. CONNPIN ec64pcio.prt CONNPIN ec64pcio.prt NORMAL POSITIONS Figure 17-18. Schematic, RFL 9780 Dual Relay I/O (Drawing No. C-106474-A) RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 22-30 (973) 334-3100...
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DATA NOTE: VOLTAGE SELECTORS J4 & J5 ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR 250V OPERATION. RLY_RET Figure 17-24. Schematic, RFL 9780 Solid State Input Alarm I/O (Drawing No. D-106604-3-A) Sheet 1 of 2 RFL 9780 RFL Electronics Inc. April 8, 2003 22-32...
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