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Page 1 Park Air T6-TV VHF Transmitter User Documentation...
Page 2 This information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between Northrop Grumman and the client and remains the exclusive property of Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman does not warrant that this document is error free.
Page 3: Copyright And Trademarks
Foreword This user documentation gives the necessary information for a user to install and understand the operation of the radio supplied by Northrop Grumman. Copyright and trademarks This documentation could contain information provided by other equipment manufacturers. It is acknowledged that the copyright of any third party information is retained by the respective holder.
Page 4 Health and safety Disposal This equipment is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU. Items must not be disposed of in domestic waste. Disposal must be made using designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities in your area. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU compliant.
Page 5 The radio AC supply must have a 5 Amp time-delay fuse fitted. Unauthorized modifications Changes or modifications made to equipment without the approval of Northrop Grumman, or parties authorized by Northrop Grumman, could invalidate the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 6 Email: support@parkairsystems.com Telephone (24 hours): Within the UK, 01778 381557 International, +44 1778 381557 Mail: Customer Services Department Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems Ltd Northfields Market Deeping Peterborough PE6 8UE Web Site: www.northropgrummaninternational.com/capabilities/aviation-customer-support T6-D-USER-TV-EN Page vi...
Page 7: Approvals And Standards
Approvals and standards Approvals R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC/RED 2014/53/EU Standards EMC EN 301 489-22 v1.3.1 2003-11 Safety BS EN 60950-1:2010 AM Voice EN 300 676-1 v1.5.2 2011-03 T6-D-USER-TV-EN Page vii © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
Page 9  Section 3. Installation - standalone, the Park Air C4 cabinet and legacy T6 cabinet  Section 4. Operation - how to use the Park Air T6-TV  Section 5. Maintenance - periodic tasks and part replacement  Section 6.
Page 10 Glossary of abbreviations, acronyms and technical terms Ampere alternating current ACARS aircraft communications addressing and reporting system Active The radio is operationally active (IP RRC terminology) automatic gain control automatic level control amplitude modulation air traffic control air traffic management baud symbol rate or modulation rate in symbols per second or pulses per second built-in-test...
Page 11 Glossary of abbreviations, acronyms and technical terms (continued) Off-air standard An extremely high stability RF frequency source, for example GPS OLED organic light emitting diode unit of resistance Phantom PTT DC control voltage applied to transmit audio input lines Phantom Squelch DC control voltage applied to receive audio output lines pk-pk peak to peak parts per million...
Page 12 Park Air Sapphire The Sapphire concept builds on almost 50 years of Park Air innovation, delivering a truly integrated approach to providing ground-to-air solutions. The aim of Sapphire is to optimise the customer’s experience. The result is a coherent and unified collection of system components, backed up by a tailored suite of support services.
Page 13 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The Park Air T6-TV VHF transmitter is a class-leading analogue and IP, ACARS, voice and data radio, with the flexibility for any scenario, integrated into a small light package. The Park Air T6-TV options: There are four frequency range options that extend from 112 to 155.975 MHz ...
Page 14: Stand-Alone Operation
1.1.1 Standalone operation The Park Air T6-TV can be used as a standalone desktop radio with the addition of a suitable AC and/or DC supply, a VHF antenna and a microphone or headset. Park Air Sapphire products are: Park Air T6-A-CK Connector Kit ...
Page 15 1.2 Park Air T6-TV The product codes and product names of the radio, options, accessories and documentation for the T6-TV radio. 1.2.1 Park Air T6-TV product code Product code Product name Notes T6-TV VHF transmitter 1.2.2 Park Air T6-TV options...
Page 17: Front Panel Interfaces
2 Description The T6-TV interfaces are shown in this section. 2.1 Front panel interfaces Busy indicators Rotary/push switch Display LAN 3 connector Reference frequency monitor connector Microphone/headset On/off switch connector Soft function keys Status indicator Loudspeaker Control Notes On/off switch Front panel on/off of the radio 2.1.1 On/off switch...
Page 18: On/Off Switch
2.1.1 On/off switch Control Notes On/off switch The power cord is the power disconnect device. Note: This action symbol is used in the document. 2.1.2 Display This is a high resolution OLED display. Note: In the example, two parameter fields are shown and one is blank. 118.000 MHz Parameter fields Up to three parameter fields can...
Page 19: Status Indicator
2.1.4 Busy indicators Busy indicator Function Notes The radio transmits The busy indicator illuminates amber 2.1.5 Rotary/push switch Action Notes Changes selected volume setting. Adjust the rotary/push switch Changes the display menu Selects. Push the rotary/push switch Saves settings Note: These action symbols are used in the document.
Page 20: Rear Panel Connectors
2.2 Rear panel connectors AUDIO connector LINK connector DC input ANTENNA connector FAC (facilities) connector AMPLIFIER connector E1 connector FILTER connector AC input RF LINK connector LAN 1 connector LAN 2 connector Earth stud connector Each connector type is shown in the table below and associated connection cable colour codes. Connector Connector type Cable...
Page 21 2.2.1 VoIP connectivity There are two ED-137 Ethernet connection options LAN 1 and LAN 2, on the rear of the radio: Ethernet connection (LAN 2) Ethernet connection (LAN 1) Note: Each LAN connector has a unique address. The radio connected to two digital voice communication and control systems (VCCS): VCCS 1 VCCS 2 Network...
Page 22 2.2.2 E1 connectivity There is an connection for digital radio systems, digitalised voice communication systems (VCCS) and RCMS: E1 connection 2.2.3 Analogue connectivity There is an AUDIO connection for analogue (4-wire E & M) radio systems: Analogue connection (AUDIO) When two radios are paired, the analogue connection can be linked: Radio A Audio and PTT link Note:...
Page 23 2.2.4 Transmitter power amplifier connectivity There is an AMP (amplifier) connection on the rear of the radio, for use with the Park Air T6-AV power amplifier range: Transmit antenna Transmitter power amplifier RF input RF output connector connector Control connector control 2.2.5 Auto-tune cavity filter connectivity There is a FILTER connection on the rear of the radio:...
Page 24 Standalone operation Main/standby operation Transmit Transmit Not used Standby transmit RF link* *Uses the T6-TV internal solid-state RF change-over. Note: External Park Air antenna change-over relays and/or splitter will be required for some antenna configurations. Page 2-8 Description T6-D-USER-TV-EN...
Page 25: Antenna Configurations
2.3 Antenna configurations 2.3.1 Standalone configuration Transmit antenna 2.3.2 Main/standby configurations Transmit antenna with RF link: Transmit antenna Main radio Note: RF LINK A link cable is necessary Standby radio Transmit antenna with a Park Air Z4 solid-state changeover relay (which is referred to in this section as a solid-state relay): Transmit...
Page 26 2.4 Radio label The radio label is on the bottom of the radio. 2.4.1 Serial number label A serial number label is on the rear of the radio. 2.4.2 QR code The QR code includes the serial number. Page 2-10 Description T6-D-USER-TV-EN ©...
Page 27: Installation
3 Installation Dangerous voltage You must be suitably qualified to terminate a mains supply to the equipment. Antenna radiation The transmit antenna must be installed such that the resultant radiated field strength is below national limits, “Annex” for limits and examples. The safe distance must be calculated for each installation. Earth connection This equipment must be earthed.
Page 28 3.2 Park Air C4 cabinet installation 3.2.1 Tool-free installation Park Air C4 cabinet (front) Cabinet shelf Identify the required radio position Cabinet shelf Rear of radio Hold the radio with both hands Slide Rear of radio Slide the radio on the rear feet to the rear of the shelf Earth stud Cabinet shelf...
Page 29 3.2.2 Connect the cables If the radio is fitted to a wired position in the cabinet, the radio control cables are wrapped together. Connect the RJ45 cables as applicable. The cables are colour-coded. RJ45 cable colour Radio RJ45 connection AUDIO Orange LINK Yellow...
Page 30 3.3 Legacy Park Air T6 cabinet installation To fit a Park Air T6 radio to a Cooper B-Line cabinet, a mounting adaptor is to be used. 3.3.1 Legacy Park Air T6 cabinet accessories Product code Product name T6-A-CMA1 Cooper B-Line cabinet mounting adaptor for 1 or 2 T6 radios 3.3.2 Mounting adaptor installation To fit the mounting adaptor to a Cooper B-Line cabinet: Identify the cabinet position where the radio is to be fitted.
Page 31: Operation
4 Operation The easy-to-use menu-driven T6 radio has a clear, easy-to-read screen and icons. To help the user, the switch and soft key icons detailed in 2 Description are shown in the instruction steps. 4.1 Turn the radio on Make sure the radio is connected to an AC and/or DC supply ...
Page 32 4.2 The screen menus 4.2.1 Settings These are the radio settings. To look in Settings: Select  Scroll so that Settings is shown:  Status Settings Information To enter the settings list: Push  The settings list screen is shown. Volume Loudspeaker Freq 118.000 MHz Step 25 kHz...
Page 33 Settings Description Notes Default Selection of loudspeaker or headset. Volume Loudspeaker Loudspeaker/Headset volume Loudspeaker Adjust the volume setting with the rotary/push switch Option Freq 118.000 MHz Carrier frequency Example of carrier frequency minimum Freq Preset 1 Frequency Preset 1 to 100 Step 25 kHz Front panel frequency step size Selection of 8.3 kHz or 25 kHz steps...
Page 34: Full Service
4.2.2 Status This is the operational status of the radio. To look in Status: Select  Scroll so that Status is shown.  Status Settings To enter the status list: Push  The status list screen is shown: Test FULL SERVICE Status Messages To view more status information/analogue measurements: Scroll...
Page 35 Status Description Notes Test Built-in test (BIT) 4.3.1 How to do a BIT test from the front panel FULL SERVICE BIT system service level If the radio shows Full Service, there are no status messages Reduced and No Service status message/s: AC Supply DC Supply...
Page 36  Settings Information To enter the Information list: Push  The Information list screen is shown. Model T6-TV 24-04365031/1 To view more information: Scroll  To go back to the menu screen: Select  To go back to the home screen: Select ...
Page 37 Screen Information Description Notes T6-TV Radio model number Model 24-04365031/1 Product code identification number Example of product code identification number Serial No. 12345678 Serial number Example of serial number Option Installed T6-O-112-156 T6 option - frequency range T6-O-50W T6 option - transmit power output...
Page 38: How To Guides
4.3 How to guides 4.3.1 How to do a BIT test from the front panel Test is shown in the status list: Select  Scroll so that Status is shown.  Status Settings To enter the status list: Push  The status list screen is shown: Test FULL SERVICE...
Page 39 Mozilla Firefox™  Microsoft Internet Explorer 9™ onwards.  Northrop Grumman recommends the use of Google Chrome. Enter the IP address of the radio in the browser address bar. The web server is shown: Under revision Browse the web server to find the radio configuration to be changed.
Page 41: Maintenance
To set the radio’s internal reference frequency: Connect a sufficiently accurate frequency counter to the Reference frequency monitor connector on the front panel of the radio with the correct test cable. Northrop Grumman recommends the Park Air A6-ATE6000 confidence test equipment.
Page 42 5.2 Status message procedure The table shows Status messages, message descriptions and necessary actions. Status messages Description Action Measure the AC supply AC Supply AC supply failed/disconnected Do a continuity test of the AC fuse DC supply less than minimum DC Measure the DC supply voltage level DC Supply...
Page 43: Fan Replacement
Under revision Make sure that radio failure is not due to an external failure, for example, antenna circuit VSWR. If the internal fault condition is still displayed, return the radio to Northrop Grumman, see Park Air Services. Notes: A radio whose Service Status changes to No Service, automatically becomes Inactive. The faulty radio drops its SIP session in accordance with ED-137.
Page 44 Move the fan away from the rear panel. Disconnect the fan connector. Clip-on connector Note: The radio is shown on its left-hand side Check the heatsink cooling fins for blockages. Connect the new fan. Note the cable and fan position: Cable position Fan markings Note:...
Page 45: Connector Information
6 Connector information 6.1 Front panel connectors The front panel connector pin-outs: LAN 3 connector Connector Signal Characteristics TD+ output Balanced 100 ohm output, 10/100 Mbits per second. TD- output RD+ input Balanced 100 ohm input, 10/100 Mbits per second. Not used Not used RD- input...
Page 46 6.2 Rear panel connectors The rear panel connector pin-outs: AUDIO connector Connector Signal Configuration Characteristics Phantom PTT (if Enabled): Audio Line In - STANDARD - normally open, closed on PTT (default). 600 ohm balanced, transformer coupled. INVERTED - normally closed, Adjustable from -30 dBm to +10 dBm (±2 dB) in open on PTT.
Page 47 FAC (facilities) connector Connector Signal Configuration Characteristics STANDARD - normally open, closed when active (default). Active/Inactive Grounding output, 200 mA maximum. INVERTED - normally closed, open when active. Fixed 0 dBm ±2 dB for 90% modulation, TX/RX tape 600 ohm output. STANDARD - normally open, RJ45 closed when BIT status not Full...
Page 48 E1 connector Connector Signal Configuration Characteristics Balanced 120 ohm, 2.048 Mbits per RRing input second (±50 ppm), HDB3 Coding. Protected with 28 V differential and common mode clamp and 1.25 A fuse in RTip input each line. Not connected Balanced 120 ohm, 2.048 Mbits per TRing output second (±50 ppm), HDB3 Coding.
Page 49 LAN 1 connector Connector Signal Characteristics TD+ output Balanced 100 ohm output, 10/100 Mbits per second. TD- output RD+ input Balanced 100 ohm input, 10/100 Mbits per second. Not connected LAN 1 RJ45 Not connected RD- input Balanced 100 ohm input, 10/100 Mbits per second. Not connected Not connected A valid link illuminates amber LED...
Page 50 The cable used to connect between the equipment and the user’s AC power source must be 3-core (to IEC 227) rated 250 VAC at 8 amps, and have a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.0 mm per core. Northrop Grumman recommends the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cable. The cable must be fitted with the IEC approved equipment connector and conform to this...
Page 51 ANTENNA connector Connector Connection The Antenna connector can be configured for: Transmit only.  Note: Automatic power reduction in the presence of high VSWR can decrease the RF power to 5 W. ANTENNA N-type socket RF LINK connector Connector Connection The RF Link connector can be configured for: Transmit RF link.
Page 53: Specification
7 Specification 7.1 T6-TV specifications Parameter Value Operating frequencies 118 MHz to 137 MHz Extendable to between 112 MHz and 156 MHz Output Power 50 W maximum Dimensions 79 mm (2U) high 210 mm (half-rack) wide 420 mm deep Weight...
Page 54 7.2 T6-TV features and benefits Feature Benefit Environmental Impact and Efficiency Reduced whole life costs Efficiency increased and power consumption decreased Ten-year service interval and fifteen-year service lifetime Reduced initial and ongoing costs Reduced environmental impact No RoHS 2 specified materials used...
Page 55 Feature Benefit Simplified installation, set-up and usability Half the size and weight of previous models More channels in available cabinet space No tools required for cabinet installation Intuitive user interface High resolution OLED graphical display Main rotary input control Context-specific soft buttons Indicator icons Visual indications of radio activity Loudspeaker to monitor voice...
Page 57: Associated Equipment
8 Associated equipment 8.1 Table of associated equipment Product code Product name Notes A portable automated RF communications test system A6-ATE6000 Confidence test equipment used to provide confidence that Park Air radios and systems are functioning correctly. For use with A6-ATE6000 to allow confidence testing of A6-O-T6S3RAD Radio test suite for use with T6 radios T6 Radios.
Page 58 8.2 C4 cabinet specifications Capacity Height Width Depth 40 U 1989 mm 600 mm 675 mm 30 U 1544 mm 600 mm 675 mm 8.2.1 C4 cabinet fixing holes 569.0 72.0 12.5 (x4) ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM Page 8-2 Associated equipment T6-D-USER-TV-EN ©...
Page 59 To refer to Park Air T6 User Documentation (and system documentation if applicable) online use your Northfields 24 Hour Technical Assistance: +44 (0) 1778 381557 Email: sales@parkairsystems.com Market Deeping Northrop Grumman supplied login to the Park Air Portal. Market Deeping Email: sales@parkairsystems.com Peterborough PE6 8UE Web site: www.northropgrumman.com/ParkAir Web site: www.northropgrumman.com/ParkAir...
Page 60 Intentionally Blank Intentionally Blank Park Air T6 Quick Start Guide Version 1.1 Park Air T6 Quick Start Guide Version 1.1 © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015 © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
Page 61 Facilities ......2-7 T6-TV ......1-3 Filter .
Page 62 FAC connector ... . . 2-4, 2-7, 3-3, 6-3 J4 E&M line switch ... . . 2-6, 2-7, 8-1 Facilities Connectivity .
Page 63 RF ......4-3, 7-1 T6-TV ......7-1 Transmit .
Page 64 Connectivity ......2-7 T6-TV Accessories ......1-3 Documentation .
Page 65: Health And Safety
Annex Health and safety Antenna radiation Countries within the European Union The RF field strength limits according to EN 62311:2008 Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz), are shown in the table below: Frequency Occupational level General population level...
Page 66 Canada The RF field strength limits according to Health Canada Safety Code 6, are shown in the table below: Occupational level General population level Frequency MHz 112.000 6.83 1.29 118.000 7.01 1.29 127.500 7.28 1.29 136.975 7.55 1.29 155.975 8.06 1.29 225.000 9.68...