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Copyright All information contained in this manual is the property of Tait Electronics Ltd. All rights are reserved. This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, without prior written permission from Tait Electronics Ltd.
Introduction The Tait Radio Modem (TRM) is intended primarily for data communications. It provides an interface to a standard Tait Orca Portable radio PCB, and operates with all current Tait Orca series programming applications. It has an RS-232 interface, line level buffering, power supply and an interface for a speaker/microphone.
These are: As a Radio Modem To use the Tait Radio Modem as a modem, connect the unit directly to any RS-232 computer terminal equipment, via the RS-232 port. There are two modes of operation available using this port:...
European specification ETS 300-086. Details of test methods and the conditions which apply for type approval testing in all countries can be obtained from Tait Electronics Ltd. General Specifications Modulation Type Frequency Increment 5, 6.25kHz...
1M series resistor conductive rubber bench mat conductive wrist strap metal frame If in doubt, contact Tait Electronics Ltd or your nearest Tait dealer. Warning: Repairs attempted with incorrect equipment or by untrained personnel may result in permanent damage.
The diagrams and table following provide information to assist disassembling and reassembling the Tait Radio Modem.The manufacturing process does not allow direct servicing access to components on the Tait Orca PCB. Service repairs are therefore limited to key mechanical devices associated with the main PCB. For information regarding the Tait Orca PCB, see the standard Tait Orca Service Manual. For information regarding the TRM PCB, see the PCB Information section of this manual.
RF Platform The TRM RF Platform is based on the standard TOP PCB. Refer to the Tait Orca Service Manual for details on the RF circuitry. However, in the TRM there are several modifications made to the standard TOP PCB.
Data from Radio Data to Radio Not used Ground Data set ready Request to Send Clear to Send 12-way top entry socket Connects to Tait Orca PCB via TOP Accessory Loom Function Description EXT-PTT EXT+SPKR SENSE-0 Connected to RTS EXT-SPKR...
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Not Connected Not Connected 5V supply 19 - 20 TX-AUDIO Audio to modulator - limited 4-way micromatch socket Connects to Tait Orca PCB via Channel Select Loom Function Description KNOB2 Channel select bit 3 KNOB0 Channel select bit 1 KNOB3...
Installation and Setup This section describes installation and setup required before the Tait Radio Modem can operate. It includes: installation internal settings channel selection programming calibration Equipment Supplied Tait Radio Modem Power Lead Software application CD-ROM Precautions Mount the TRM on a vibration-free structure, conveniently for access and wiring.
Calibration The TRM operates with all current Tait Orca Portable series programming applications. However, if the radio requires re-calibration in the field, particular attention is needed to set the maximum volume in the calibration software. Note In a standard TOP radio, the number displayed on the screen (e.g.
PCB Information This section contains all PCB information for the Tait Radio Modem. The following PCBs are documented: Main Top PCB Modifications only. For full PCB information, see your standard TOP service information. Radio Modem PCB XA2235-01 9-way D-range/MMatch Decoupling PCB XA2235-02.
Main TOP PCB Modifications In the Tait Radio Modem, the Main TOP PCB has been modified to support the TRM PCB. These modifications are described in the diagram and table that follow: 220E Modification Purpose 030-55100-20 10k and 220E resistors fitted to volume...
Testing The tests described here are for testing and adjusting the XA2235-01-PCB PCB only. For testing and adjusting the Tait Orca Main PCB, see the standard TOP Service Manual. Note Calibration is factory set and should not need to be adjusted dur- ing servicing.
Use it to listen to incoming data, regardless of the mode the TRM is operating in. Note During voice operation all standard Tait Orca features including Selcall and DTMF are available. See the online help in the pro- gramming software for more information.
Programming The programming application PGM S/W:TOPCPA provides an easy way of changing the Tait Radio Modem settings using a PC. Some settings are user-selectable and some are fixed. Minimum System Requirements The software application requires the following minimum configuration: an IBM-compatible PC with an 80486 microprocessor...
When this field is enabled the TRM can send and receive short data messages (SDM) in Command mode. using the CCDI protocol. In Transparent mode the Tait TRM can receive, but not transmit SDMs. SDM Auto Acknowledge When this field is enabled, the TRM sends an auto acknowledge when it receives SDM messages.
Radio Modem Operation With both RS-232 and Audio Port interfaces, the Tait Radio Modem can operate in three configurations. These are: as a radio modem as an RF platform (see “RF Platform Operation” on page as a voice radio - used for testing only (see “Using the Voice Radio for...
Data rate varies depending on the quantity of data. For example, assuming 460 byte data is being sent, with a Lead-In Delay of 100ms and Lead-Out Delay (tait Time) of 20ms, the effective data rate is calculated below. Note that these calculations are theoretical only as there are other real-life factors not being considered.
Command Mode Command mode uses Tait proprietary Computer Controlled Data Interface (CCDI), a command protocol embedded in the radio firmware. It is accessed using the RS-232 serial lines from the PC. The Command mode baud rate is fixed at 9600 bps.
CCDI Command Format The Tait Computer Controlled Data Interface (CCDI) protocol provides the means of controlling a TRM from a PC, to allow either a semi or fully automatic communications system. CCDI is embedded in the radio software, and accessed via the serial lines on the programming lead between the PC and the TRM.
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“.” is sent from TRM. Communication Failure Communication failure errors encompass all low level mechanisms, i.e. framing error, overrun error, parity error etc. Fatal system error - contact Tait Techncial Support (Sytsem Error) An example of the ERROR response message is: e03003A5 This message indicates that the parameters of current received message are incorrect.
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TOP Orca Mobile conventional unit [RUTIER] is a single character representing the tier of the TRM. Char Function Tait Orca Elan radio (standard unit used in TOP Orca Conventional) Tait Orca Excel radio Tait Orca Eclipse radio Tait Orca 5010/5011 radio...
RF Platform Operation Before Operating By connecting an external radio-configured modem to the audio port, the Tait Radio Modem can be used as an RF platform to transmit FFSK signalling. Before operating, set the following: Either flat or pre/de-emphasised audio at -10dBm Select via SW1 DIP Switches.