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Published by Maxon Electronics Ltd 36a Gibson Avenue Padstow Sydney NSW Australia 2211 Tel: +61 (0) 2 9707 2000 Fax: +61 (0) 2 9707 3328 e-mail sales@maxon.com.au Internet: www.maxon.com.au Any queries regarding information in this manual, please contact the Technical Services Group Leader at the above address. Information provided in this document is believed correct at time of printing but is subject to change without notice.
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SM-SP200/210 Maxon SP200/210 Radio AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET All amendments to this manual should be incorporated as soon as they are received and recorded below: Issue No. Effective Date Reason for Change Date Signature All Engineering Bulletins relevant to this product should be placed at the rear of this binder. Please ensure that this manual is updated with any replacement pages, which may accompany these Engineering Bulletins.
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio WARNINGS Components containing beryllium oxide are used in the equipment. Dust from this material is a health hazard if inhaled or allowed to come into contact with the skin. Great care must be taken when handling these components. They must not be broken or subjected to excessive heat.
TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostic Function Troubleshooting Chart Voltage Charts 6.3.1 Transistors (Main Circuit) 6.3.2 Integrated Circuits PROGRAMMING SMP6100 7.1.1 Introduction 7.1.2 Getting Started 7.1.3 Programming Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio Page Number 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page iii...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio EXPLODED MECHANICAL DRAWINGS & PARTS LISTS Parts List Spare Parts Mechanical Parts SL100 VHF Parts List 8.4.1 V2 Control Circuit 8.4.2 V2 RF 8.4.3 TCXO Assembly 8.4.4 V2 VCO 8.4.5 V2 Front End SL100 UHF Parts List 8.5.1...
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SP200/210 Maxon SP200/210 Radio Figure 6-1 – Legend Layout for Top Side of Digital PCB ... 6-5 Figure 6-2 - Legend Layout for Bottom Side of Digital PCB ... 6-6 Figure 6-3 - Legend Layout for Top Side of RF PCB ... 6-7 Figure 6-4 - Legend Layout for Bottom Side of RF PCB ...
This Maxon Service Manual is a comprehensive guide to the maintenance and field repair of this equipment. It covers a number of versions of the SP200/210 radio and its accessories. Differences between the versions are indicated, as appropriate, in the text.
Maxon SP200/210 Radio Category definitions are: ‘A’ Category A Engineering Bulletins will only be released if, by using the equipment manufactured by Maxon or its subcontractors, a risk to operator safety or an infringement of Type Approval is probable. All units affected should be returned for modification to Maxon Europe Works Department on receipt of such a Bulletin.
Intermittent 90:5:5 (STBY:RX:TX) 7.5Vdc nominal Standby (muted) with battery save on Standby (muted) with battery save off Unmuted with 100% AF power Transmit @ 5W RF output 1350mAH DRAFT Maxon SP200/210 Radio <40mA <80mA <250mA <2.4A >8.5Hrs SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-1...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio Environmental Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Charging Temperature Range Humidity Protection against ingress of dust and water Vibration Robustness Physical Dimensions Synthesiser Reference Crystal Frequency: Holder: Accuracy: Ageing Rate: Synthesiser Lock Time: Switching Times Tx to Rx, same frequency...
SP200/210 3 ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS 3.1 Pre-Install Check The SP200/210, as purchased, is supplied with an Antenna, charger and power supply, belt clip and User Manual. 3.2 Accessories A wide range of accessories are available for the SP200/210. The list below represents a summary of accessories available at the time this manual was published.
SP200/210 4 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & ALIGNMENT 4.1 Installation The SP200/210 is a hand-held radio and thus requires no installation. The User should ensure that the batteries are charged before commencing commissioning tests. 4.2 Connections 1. Antenna connector: socket. 2. Channel Busy / Talk tri-colour LED.
Maxon SP200/210 Radio The Accessory connector is wired as follows: The small multi-pin connector, which is connected to the other end of the test lead, is wired as follows: 4.3 Commissioning This section covers the tests, which should be undertaken prior to handover of the radio to the end user.
Note: For those dealers who already have the SK2055 Service Kit (SL25/55) the audio cable (2), CA8700, may be purchased. This interfaces the Service Kit to the SP200/210 and allows all simple, commissioning audio measurements to be made. SMA adapter (5), ME210089 will also be required.
Maxon SP200/210 Radio Discrete Test Equipment RF Signal Generator (with CTCSS/1kHz tone) RF Power Meter RF Frequency Counter Spectrum Analyser and notch filter (optional) Audio Signal Generator Audio Power Meter SINAD Meter Modulation Meter Oscilloscope Voltmeter DC Power Supply, 0 - 10V 3A min.
If programming the radio with the Battery eliminator connected, the curly cord must be disconnected from the Interface Box. The SK 3100 service kit is used with the SP200/210 radio and provides most of the interface cables and tools which will be required for test and alignment of the SP200/210.
Maxon SP200/210 Radio EEPROM programming Ensure that the radio has the required customer parameters programmed, otherwise ensure that the radio is programmed with at least the lowest, middle and highest Rx/Tx frequencies prior to aligning the VHF and UHF scanning handheld series radio.
A replacement label is shipped with every radio. Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio This section is included here as it is not necessary to disassemble the radio in order to set the power output. A stable power source is required and therefore the ACC-2003 Interface Box should be used as this contains a battery eliminator.
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 4.5 Alignment CAUTION This radio contains static sensitive devices. Static safe precautions should be observed, in particular we would recommend the use of a suitable floor mat, table mat, bonding cords and a wrist strap. The soldering iron should have an earthed tip.
Maxon SP200/210 Radio REMOVING AND REPLACING THE MAIN ASSEMBLY Removal With the battery pack removed, there are four, black, cross-head screws visible. These can now be removed along with the black, cross head screw holding the accessories socket dust cover.
Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio 4.5.4 Squelch Sensitivity The RF input level to open the squelch is usually set in the range –123.5 to –117dBm (0.15 to 0.3mV). The squelch should open at a SINAD between 7 and 12dB (no CCITT).
Maxon SP200/210 Radio All further adjustments require the use of the ACC-2003 Alignment Box. Refer to the ACC-2003 User Manual (on floppy disk) for operational information. ACC-2003 INTERFACE DC POWER SUPPLY Figure 4-15 – ACC-2003 Alignment Box Test Setup Please refer to the ACC-2003 Interface Test Jig User Guide for details on how to use the ACC-2003 Interface Box.
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Repeat para. f with the radio set to Channel 1. Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio If necessary, adjust TXTRIM1 to keep within the system deviation. h. Press Shift + R to return to receive. CTCSS / DCS deviation a.
Maxon SP200/210 Radio This completes the transmitter alignment process. 4.5.6 Receiver Alignment Audio Volume Level a. Set the test set to the appropriate frequency at –47dBm with 1kHz tone modulation at 60% system deviation: 12.5kHz channel spacing 1.5kHz dev. or 20kHz channel spacing2.4kHz dev.
40 and 41 of the microcontroller, so enabling the decoding for the appropriate Rx and Tx frequencies, and associated data, to be selected from the EEPROM. Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Page 5-1...
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 5.3 Audio ASIC The audio ASIC (IC406) processes both the audio signal and the sub-audible tones, including filtering, amplifying, setting attenuations levels etc. It is a programmable device, controlled by the microcontroller, hence alteration of deviation levels is achieved by the ACC-2003 Alignment Software.
This is the synchronous input terminal for communication with the microcontroller, pin 12. With an active low, data read and write is enabled. Reference analogue and digital grounds. Figure 5-1 – ASIC Block Diagram DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Maxon SP200/210 Radio Page 5-3...
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 5.4 Audio/SAT Circuits CTCSS / DCS Decoder Circuits Discriminator audio from pin 9 IC5 is applied, via IC408D, to pin 3 of the audio ASIC. The audio frequencies of the signal are filterecd out by the 7 audio tones.
PLL). During receive Q9 is switched on by the Rx enable (active low), so switching D203 in circuit (via Q203), which puts C208 (variable capacitor) in parallel with the varactor diodes and adjustable inductor. Issue 1.0 03/01 Loop Filter Figure 5-2 – Synthesiser Block Diagram DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Maxon SP200/210 Radio Page 5-5...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio In transmit the VCO has modulation from the audio processing circuitry applied to D202. C204 is used to provide compensation for non-linearity caused by the modulation diode and maintains a constant modulation regardless of the frequency of operation.
Q23. A change in PA output will result in an inverse change in driver supply voltage maintaining a constant RF output. Issue 1.0 03/01 Figure 5-3 - Transmitter Block Diagram DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Maxon SP200/210 Radio Page 5-7...
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 5.7 Receiver The receiver comprises: Antenna Switch In receive, the diodes D5 and D6 are reverse biased. L13 is now in circuit, passing the signal from the antenna to the front end without signal loss. Front End The receive signal is routed to the RF Front End module, pin 1.
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RV2 for 25 kHz channels. A High on the N/S SW line switches in RV4. The output from the band pass filter is applied to the filter amplifier input on pin 10 of IC5. Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Page 5-9...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio Noise detector circuit The noise detector circuit, in conjunction with IC5, consists of transistors Q26, Q27, thermistor TH1 and diode D11. Any noise signal present is applied to Q27 from pin 11 of IC5. The signal is amplified by Q27, rectified by D11 and then buffered by Q26.
Number Two Red Flashes Single Red Flash Flashing Yellow _h/r0 Flashing Red Table 6-1 – Diagnostics Maxon SP200/210 Radio Audible Tone Melody Repeating Dual Tone Single Tone/Triple Tone Repeated Repeating Single Tone Two Beeps Repeating Triple Tone Repeating Single Tone...
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 6.2 Troubleshooting Chart Symptoms Causes Radio does not work 1. Battery is discharged 2. Fuse blown 3. 5V supply missing Warning Tone and 1. PLL error radio does not work 2. EEPROM failure 3. Low battery Poor Rx sensitivity 1.
The following voltages have been measured on a VHF radio. The Control Circuit, Main Circuit and Integrated Circuit voltages apply to the UHF radio as well. 6.3.1 Transistors (Main Circuit) Ref. No. Table 6-3 - Main Circuit Transistor Voltages Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio TROUBLESHOOTING Page 6-3...
SP200/210 Maxon SP200/210 Radio COMPONENT LOCATION – Top Side of Digital pcb Figure 6-1 – Legend Layout for Top Side of Digital PCB Issue 1.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 03/01 Page 6-5...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio SP200/210 COMPONENT LOCATION - Bottom side of Digital pcb Figure 6-2 - Legend Layout for Bottom Side of Digital PCB TROUBLESHOOTING Issue 1.0 Page 6-6 03/01...
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SP200/210 Maxon SP200/210 Radio COMPONENT LOCATION – Top side of RF pcb Figure 6-3 - Legend Layout for Top Side of RF PCB Issue 1.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 03/01 Page 6-7...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio SP200/210 COMPONENT LOCATION – Bottom side of RF pcb Figure 6-4 - Legend Layout for Bottom Side of RF PCB TROUBLESHOOTING Issue 1.0 Page 6-8 03/01...
7 PROGRAMMING 7.1 SMP6100 7.1.1 Introduction The SMP6100 allows programming of the SP200/210 radio and enables you to: 1. Program frequencies and built-in signalling operations. 2. Customise radios to your own requirements. and also provides access to a range of other product features.
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio the same way except that a digital burst is used instead of any audio tone. Select one of the tone options for receive operation and press <enter> Select Features Menu Having accessed the Personality Programmer Screen and entered your radio’s data, press the right arrow key to access the Select Features Menu.
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Type a filename to save this data or <CR> to use the name shown. If you wish to save this data to another filename, type an eight character filename and press <enter>. Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio PROGRAMMING Page 7-3...
Shield Can (Rx shield) Knob Volume Belt Clip Holder Assembly PTT Pad Key Pad Dust Cap Option Key Gasket Cushion Cushion Cushion for mic Rubber Cap EXPLODED MECHANICAL DRAWINGS & PARTS LISTS Maxon SP200/210 Radio Item No. 59,60,64 Page 8-1...
SP200/210 Maxon SP200/210 Radio Please note that this section details the complete parts list of the radio. This information is provided for information only and does not imply that these parts are available as spares. Please note the category designation, as described above.
Maxon SP200/210 Radio Part No. Part Name 719-665-A Upper Cover 895-546 Dust Cap 853-196 Insert (U/Cover) 895-545 Key Pad 853-197 Insert (U/Cover) 895-557 Gasket 795-878 Overlay 723-955 Bracket 895-547 Option Key 895-544 PTT Pad 895-550 Lens LED 826-393 Knob Volume...
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SML-020MLTT86 SMD M2 x 4 ZN-Plat NSP T0.2 NSP T0.2 27 x 10 x 0.8 FR4 1/1 M7 BSBM BSP T0.25 NI-PLAT 19 x 11 x 1.0 FR4 1/1 EXPLODED MECHANICAL DRAWINGS & PARTS LISTS Maxon SP200/210 Radio Page 8-5...
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 772-428 Shield Can (VCO) 406-764-B PCB VCO 416-096-A PCB RF 422-930-0 Spring Coil 753-049 Terminal 906-542 Insulation Plate 895-549 Terminal Gasket 895-763 Ring Gasket 895-753 Volume Control O Ring 895-754 Antenna Control O Ring 895-661 Cushion 600-804...
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M2.6 x 6 (+) PH Lexan 141-70456 SUS 304 WPA Dia. 0.3 SUS T1.0 BSBM M2.6 (BH) M2 x 5 Zn-Plate Silicone Rubber Black 15 x 9 x 1.0T EVA Sponge EXPLODED MECHANICAL DRAWINGS & PARTS LISTS Maxon SP200/210 Radio Page 8-7...
Larger circuit diagrams are available to order, if required. This Service Manual and the circuit diagrams are available to Dealers / Distributors on the Maxon Intranet Web Site. Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS & PCB LAYOUTS Page 9-1...
SP200/210 Maxon SP200/210 Radio P416097c Digital Board Top Figure 9-1 – Digital Board Layout Top Side Issue 1.0 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS & PCB LAYOUTS 03/01 Page 9-3...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio SP200/210 P416097c Digital Board Bottom Figure 9-2 - Digital Board Layout Bottom Side CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS & PCB LAYOUTS Issue 1.0 Page 9-4 03/01...
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SP200/210 Maxon SP200/210 Radio P416096c RF PCB Top (V2) Figure 9-3 - RF Board Layout Top Side Issue 1.0 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS & PCB LAYOUTS 03/01 Page 9-5...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio SP200/210 P416096c RF PCB Bottom Side (V2) Figure 9-4 - RF Board Layout Bottom Side P406787a Front End CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS & PCB LAYOUTS Issue 1.0 Page 9-6 03/01...
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 10.1.1 Component Replacement Surface mount components Surface mount components should always be replaced using a temperature controlled soldering system. The soldering tools may be either a temperature controlled soldering iron or a temperature controlled hot-air soldering station.
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‘tin’, all (or any) of the IC pins before the installation process. If the IC has been in stock for some time, cleaning, and tinning of the pins may be necessary. Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio SPARE PARTS & MAINTENANCE POLICY Page 10-3...
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio SP200/210 10. SPARE PARTS & MAINTENANCE POLICY - Issue 1.0 Page 10-4 03/01...
This Section is reproduced from the ACC-2003 User Guide and provides information on the operation of the ACC-2003 Interface Test Jig. This jig is used for the Service adjustment of the SP200/210 radio. The Calibration program (Calibration.exe) is used to allow the setting of ASIC conditions within the radio.
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Maxon SP200/210 Radio Select the required band and press Enter. Figure 11-2 will be displayed. Figure 11-2 - Calibration Program Primary Screen To dedicate the Communication Port, select Configuration and enter the relevant port number. Selecting EEPROM loading will retrieve the current ASIC values, stored in the radio. This is used for the alignment of the radio.
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If writing is in progress, ASIC CONTROL will be displayed, see Figure 11-3. See Section 11.4 for default ASIC values; these may alter depending upon Production requirements. Issue 1.0 03/01 Figure 11-3 - ASIC Control Screen (Rx) APPENDIX A - ACC-2003 INTERFACE BOX Maxon SP200/210 Radio Page 11-3...
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 11.3.2 Adjustment of ASIC values With the ASIC Control screen open, use the TAB key on the PC keyboard to tab along until the required parameter is highlighted. Note; Only parameters within the Rx or Tx mode can be accessed.
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Press ‘ESC’ to finish the program and close the window. Issue 1.0 03/01 Figure 11-5 - ASIC Control Screen (Rx) Press F6 for ASIC data ONLY. Press F5 for ASIC & Frequency data APPENDIX A - ACC-2003 INTERFACE BOX Maxon SP200/210 Radio Page 11-5...
Maxon SP200/210 Radio 11.3.3 Transmit Adjustments The transmit mode is entered by pressing SHIFT + T on the keyboard. Ensure that the Power Supply is set to +7.5V. 11.3.3.1 Power Adjustment The power level is set by the potentiometers on the back plate of the radio, they are located underneath the Type Approval label.
Set Test Set RF level to –47dBm, with 1kHz audio modulation at 20dB above nominal. Set the volume control to maximum and adjust RX_VOL to generate 2.2Vrms audio output level. Any other adjustments are covered earlier on in this Service Manual. Issue 1.0 03/01 Maxon SP200/210 Radio APPENDIX A - ACC-2003 INTERFACE BOX Page 11-7...
Table 5 – V2 Default Frequency Table RX_VOL 1.75 INTRIM SATRIM 2 -2.4 Table 6 – V2 Default ASIC Settings APPENDIX A - ACC-2003 INTERFACE BOX Maxon SP200/210 Radio OPTION POWER S Band High S Band High S Band High...
Table 9 – U2 Default Frequency Table RX_VOL -2.5 INTRIM SATRIM 2 28.5 -7.8 Table 10 – U2 Default ASIC Settings APPENDIX A - ACC-2003 INTERFACE BOX Maxon SP200/210 Radio OPTION POWER S Band High S Band High N Band High...
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