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MULTIBAND P25 AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER MODEL TDFM-600/6000 Installation and Operating Instructions Til Document No. 01RE293 Rev. C August 2002 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel:(905)890-2113 Fax:(905)890-5338 www.til.ca...
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WARRANTY INFORMATION The Model TDFM-600/6000 Transceiver is under warranty for one year from date of purchase. Failed units caused by defective parts, or workmanship should be returned to: Technisonic Industries Limited Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard 3840 E. Robinson Road, Suite 214...
SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION This publication provides operating and installation information on the TDFM-600/6000 airborne transceiver. (The exact model number depends on which and how many RF modules are installed.) DESCRIPTION The TDFM-600/6000 series of transceivers are airborne multiband radios capable of conventional FM, P25, SmartNet and SMART ZONE trunking systems.
SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL A 2 line display and a keypad and 2 or 3 rotary knobs provide the operator control of the 2 or 3 RF modules installed in the unit. The display is showing the activity of one RF module at a time, selected by pressing the desired knob.
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KNOBS The transceiver will have two or three knobs depending on how many RF modules are installed. The knobs are rotary encoders which turn endlessly which means their actual position is not important. Each knob also has a push button incorporated in it so you can press the knob as well as turn it. Pressing a different knob will cause the display and keyboard to switch to the band associated with that knob.
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TDFM-600/6000 Transceiver Recommended Keypad Menu Defaults: TDFM-600/6000 Portable Conventional SmartNet SMARTZONE Operation (H35) Operation (H37) Operation (H38) ITEM ITEM F1 Key Top Side Monitor Phone Phone Button 1 F2 Key Center Side Scan Scan Scan Button 2 F3 Key Bottom Side Talkaround/ Private Call Site...
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The following settings must be programmed for each mode in a Trunked (SmartNet or SMARTZONE) Radio: System Type TG Strapping System ID Zone Individual ID Scan List Coverage Type Scan Type Affiliation Type Interconnect Control Channel 1 Phone Display Format Control Channel 2 Private Call Talkgroup 1...
2.12 DISPLAY The transceiver has a two line, 48 character LED display which gives information about the selected band. On the top line is shown the zone number, channel name and rotary knob function. The bottom line displays the soft key menu, the band selected, and the ESW/TSW condition. Also displayed are letters and symbols indicating scan, direct/repeater talk around, monitor, secure, priority and call.
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL This section contains information and instructions for the correct installation of the TDFM-600/6000 Transceiver. EQUIPMENT PACKING LOG Unpack the equipment and check for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Save the original shipping container for returns due to damage or warranty claims. Check that each item on the packing slip has been shipped in the container.
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FIGURE 3-1 Outline Drawing for Model TDFM-600/6000...
INSTALLATION - PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS J1 - 25 Pin D Connections - Use FEMALE Connector Pin # Description Ground Main Power +28 VDC Mic 1 Audio 1 PTT 1 Mic 2 Audio 2 PTT 2 Mic 3 Audio 3 PTT 3 TX Data RX Data...
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3.10 MIC 1, 2 AND 3 - PINS 3, 6 AND 9 The microphone input signals shall be connected using shielded wire with the shield connected to ground (pin 1 or 14). It is recommended for best results to leave the other end of the shield floating to prevent ground currents.
FIGURE 3-2 Wiring connections and notes for the TDFM-600/6000 Transceiver...
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3.17 POST INSTALLATION EMI TEST PURPOSE The purpose of this test is to identify any interference that the TDFM-600/6000 transceiver may cause with existing aircraft systems. TEST CONDITIONS The TDFM-600/6000 transceiver should be installed and function tested. The antenna VSWR should be checked.
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RESULTS If the installed system passes all of the applicable EMI tests, then no further action is required. If interference is observed then the interference must be assessed against the appropriate standards of airworthiness for the system in question. For example it is permissible for a VFR certified GPS to lose navigation capability while the TDFM-600/6000 unit is transmitting, providing that it recovers properly and promptly, but it is not permissible for an IFR Approach certified GPS to be affected in the same way.
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FREQUENCIES RESULTS VHF #1 TDFM-600/6000 PASS FAIL 135.975 136.0000 121.150 157.5000 131.250 157.5000 Image: FREQUENCIES RESULTS VHF #2 TDFM-600/6000 PASS FAIL 135.975 136.0000 121.150 157.5000 131.250 157.5000 Image: NOTES: Determine if the image frequency for the VOR/ILS Nav falls within the range of the TDFM- 600/6000.
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FREQUENCIES RESULTS VOR/ILS #2 TDFM-600/6000 PASS FAIL 108.000 162.0000 108.100 162.1500 Image: NOTES: Modulate the TDFM-600/6000 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds. Observe the Glideslope displays. Look for any movement of flags or needles on the navigation display.
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Operate the TDFM-600/6000 transmitter on the following frequency for at least 20 seconds. Observe the Transponder for any spurious replies or loss of reply to test set. FREQUENCIES TRANSPONDER #1 TRANSPONDER #2 TDFM-600/6000 PASS FAIL PASS FAIL 512 MHZ NOTES: Modulate the TDFM-600/6000 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds.
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NOTE: For the following tests, select a frequency at the top, middle and bottom of each band of the TDFM- 600/6000 transceiver. 806 to 870 136 to 178 403 to 470 450 to 512 MHZ Band MHZ Band MHZ Band MHZ Band Frequency Frequency...
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List the power plant, fuel and other electric instruments in the chart provided and note any anomalies that occur while transmitting. Assess the results. STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES Com 1&2 (UHF Lo, UHF Hi, and 800 MHz) Transponder & Encoder (VHF, UHF Lo, and 800 MHz) ADF 1 &...
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STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES Amps Bus Voltage Fuel % Torque % Annunciators Digital Clock Oil Pressure DME 1&2 (VHF, UHF Lo, and 800 MHz) GPS 1&2 (UHF Lo and 800 MHz) 3-13...
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STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES NOTES: 3-14...
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