HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........................5 1.1........................5 ODEL UMBERS ITEMS SUPPLIED ..........................5 2.1. ACCESSORIES ........................6 OPERATING THE RADIO ......................7 THEORY OF OPERATION......................7 4.1. THE MICROPROCESSOR ......................7 4.1.1. Microprocessor I/O Signals....................8 4.1.2. Switch Operation ......................9 4.1.3. Backlights .........................9 4.1.4. Microprocessor Clock and Beat Shift Function..............9 4.1.5.
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HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc DISASSEMBLY ..........................25 5.1...............25 TTACHING AND EMOVING THE ATTERY 5.2.......................25 ISASSEMBLING THE RADIO 5.3.......................26 EASSEMBLING THE RADIO 5.4..................26 ISUAL AND ECHANICAL NSPECTION TESTING AND PROGRAMMING SETUP..................28 SPECIFICATIONS ........................29 PARTS LISTS..........................30 8.1. PEC P ..............30 ONTROLLER AND ROCESSOR ARTS...
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc INTRODUCTION The Entel HX400 Series 2 is a PMR handheld two-way VHF/UHF/MB transceiver. It is of heavy duty, commercial grade construction exceeding MIL-STD 810/C/D/E/F, with up-rated IP55 splash proof protection. It is constructed with a microprocessor controlled, temperature compensated Phase Locked Loop (PLL) frequency synthesizer.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 2.1. ACCESSORIES The HX400 Series is supported by a wide range of useful accessories. For an up to date list visit the Entel web site at www.entel.co.uk CSAHX 1-way dual slot rapid charger, 110/230v operation CSBHX 6-way dual slot rapid charger, 110/230v operation CFC450 Soft leather carry case with strap &...
IC5 (uPD78F microprocessor) and IC4 (a 1Mbit-SPI-Bus Serial EEPROM) work together holding all the information that is needed to program any of HX400 series models. Shared between the internal memory in IC5 and the external serial EEPROM is all the data needed to make the radio function, including dealer programmed data.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc In the models with keypads, IC5 also reads the tactile keypad matrix formed by switches SW1 to SW25 as described below. The microprocessor outputs Beeps and warning tones on pins 48 and 49, these are summed into the receive and transmit audio paths via an attenuator and summing network. R50 R51 R10 R41 C11 C6 C7 C22 4.1.1.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.1.2. Switch Operation Mechanical SPST switches SW1, SW2 & SW4 on the RF Board, tactile switches on the Controller Board, and the Keypad (where fitted), are arranged in a matrix form. Signals BUT_IN_0 to 4 are sent in a sequence. Once a switch is activated (depressed) the microprocessor determines which one according to the “cross-point”...
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.1.6. Discrete Control Signals Other signals are generated by IC9 (M62364) under microprocessor control. These signals are: • TX_PWR Transmit Power Level • RX_FIL Tuning voltage for the front end filters • FREQ_CON VCXO fine tuning A fixed DC voltage is applied to pins 1, 4 & 9 of IC9. According to the data sent by the microprocessor to IC9, via the serial data link, the dc voltage at the corresponding output pins 5, 2 &...
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.2. AUDIO AND TONE SIGNALLING CIRCUITS The majority of the functionality concerned with Audio and Signalling is accomplished within the CMX7041Audio Processor (IC3). Some external op-amps also provide buffering and filtering. The CMX7041 performs simultaneous processing of sub-audio and in-band signalling and audio- band processing (including frequency inversion scrambling, companding and pre- or de- emphasis).
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc The balanced audio output of U1 (bridge connection of both amplifiers) for the external speaker is taken from pin3 (OUT1+) and pin 18 (OUT1-). Muting of this signal is achieved by transistor Q5. The MUTE digital signal from the Microprocessor silences the audio from the external speaker.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc The whole VOX detector circuit is enabled by Q21 under control of the microprocessor signal VOX_EN. IC102 Q21 C1 C99 C100 C65 C103 C101 C130 D222 R78 R79 R80 R75 R76 R82 R157 4.2.4. Transmit Tone Processing IC3 contains the circuits necessary to generate the sub-tones or DSC data (CTCSS or DCS). The microprocessor controls IC3, via the serial data link, to produce the programmed sub-tone or data stream.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.3. SYNTHESIZER SECTION The synthesizer section comprises a MB15E03SL synthesiser IC, a reference oscillator (VCXO), a loop filter, a Transmit VCO, a Receive LO, the supply switching to enable either of the VCO’s, and a common output buffer amplifier. The Synthesiser IC and VCXO run from a 3V supply derived from the +5V supply by R262 and D29.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc The VCXO is also modulated by low frequency Tone signals. These are buffered in IC8b and then summed together with the fine tuning signal FREQ_CON in IC8a. The resulting signal is applied to the VCON input of the VCXO. VCXO IC8 C74 C100 C73 C170 C67 C145 R54 R39 R40 R85 R48 R184 R221 R206 R128 R212R213 4.3.2.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc The variable capacitance of these diodes tunes the oscillator to the correct frequency as determined by the synthesizer. The VCO control voltage from the synthesizer (VCO_TUNE) is applied to the varicap diode network D4, D26 & D32 (D501 _MB). VHF-UHF Q26 D4 D26 D32 C249 C21 C87 C23 C248 C24 C34 TC3 R22 L24 L4 L41 L5...
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.4. RECEIVER SECTION The receiver is a dual conversion super-heterodyne design with a first intermediate frequency (IF) of 46.35MHz and a second IF frequency of 450 kHz. The receiver consists of a First RF Filter, a RF amplifier, a second RF Filter, a first mixer, first IF Filter, an IF amplifier, and an FM IF IC with associated 2 IF ceramic filter and discriminator.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.4.4. Second RF Filter The next stage is the second RF Bandpass Filter, which also has a pass band characteristic, tuned by the voltage on the RX_FIL line. VHF units D11 D10 C75 C29 C266 C56 C72 L13 L18 R140 R1 UHF units D11 D10 C56 C51 C43C143 L35 L18 L6 R140 R139 66-88MHz...
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.4.9. Second IF Circuit (FM IF IC) The next stages are contained mostly within the FM IF IC, IC1. Second IF Mixer The second IF mixer is where the first IF (46.35 MHz) and second LO (45.9MHz from the RX Second LO Tripler) are mixed to produce a 450 kHz second IF signal.
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HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc The noise around 16 kHz is band-pass filtered by L14, C125, C111, C167, L30 and amplified in IC1 (pins 8 & 7) and then by transistor Q2. The noise is full-wave rectified by D14 & D22 and the proportional DC signal is routed via R90 to the Controller Board (SQL), where the mute (squelch) decision is taken.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.5. TRANSMITTER SECTION The transmit output is formed by taking the output of the TX VCO and amplifying it to the required level. The TX_VCO has already had the required modulation applied to it in the Synthesiser. 4.5.1. Low Power Transmit Amplifier The modulated transmit signal is applied to the buffer amplifier based around Q7.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc even in the event of an open/short antenna the final stage is fully protected and the current drain from the battery is limited to about 2-3 Amperes. IC9a IC9b R34R38R59 R94 R98 R137R96 R166 R4 R97 R16 C189 C190 C70 C133 C134 C122 C9 4.5.4.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 4.6. POWER SUPPLY 4.6.1. Battery connections and Protection circuit 7.2V DC is supplied to the transceiver through the battery terminals CN2. D5 acts as a reverse power connection protection device. The main feed to the Transmit Driver and Final PA stages is via BAT+.
VOL1 R 50 R52 R55 4.7.4. Battery Monitoring The battery for the HX400 series 2 radios contains an IC that monitors the number of charge cycles that the battery has been exposed to. This information is sent to the microprocessor via CN2 pin 2, the BAT_COM line, CON2 pin 33 via R3 and R4.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc DISASSEMBLY Note: Be sure to switch off the transceiver's power before disassembling it. 5.1. Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Instructions for attaching and removing the Battery pack are given in the Operators Manual. 5.2. Disassembling the radio Please, refer to Figure 5.1 Exploded View.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc IF THE RF-PCB NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FOR REPLACING PARTS THEN: 6. Using solder wick, unsolder the centre pin of the Antenna Connector C4 7. Using long nose pliers unscrew nuts C2 8. Remove the 10 Philips screws, S1, holding the PCB to the Main Frame. Gently remove the board.
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HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc Operate the Volume Control Knob and the Channel Selector Switch and ensure that the fixing nuts are tight. Check that the antenna connector is not loose. Check that the four battery contact springs move smoothly and are not corroded. IMPORTANT NOTE.
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc 6. TESTING AND PROGRAMMING SETUP. Following is a suggested arrangement for testing and programming of a HX400 radio. Figure 6.1 Test & Programming Setup Page 28 of 80...
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Channel Capacity 16 (HX4x2) or 255 (HX4x3/5/6) Power Supply Lithium-ion 7.4v 1800mAH Battery Dimensions H x W x D (mm) [Height 100mm(h) x 62.5mm(w) x 39.5mm(d) excluding knobs]: Weight : 275g (with battery and antenna) Environmental Rating IP55 &...
HX400_Manual_V2 00.doc CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS The following circuit diagrams for the HX400 Series 2 radios are included below: Figure 9.2 Controller and Processor PEC Circuit Diagram Sheet 1 – All Models Figure 9.2 Controller and Processor PEC Circuit Diagram Sheet 2 – All Models Figure 9.2 Controller and Processor PEC Circuit Diagram Sheet 3 –...
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