TIL TDFM-7000, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...nstallation and Operating Instructions TiL Document No 05RE375 Rev n c Issue 13 AUGUST 2010 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 www til ca Copyright by Technisonic Industries Limited All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...vered to the USA that are capable of wide band 25kHz channel spacing in the commercial 2 way mobile base sections of the VHF and UHF bands TDFM 7000 transceivers delivered to the USA after this date will no longer support wide band operation on those bands The 700 and 800 MHz bands are not affected ...

Page 3: ...BFM 12 01 Rev E as Appendix A SEP 2009 FM issue 7 2 6 Para 2 16 correct typo regarding appendix A 3 4 Para 3 10 3 11 3 12 correct typo correct TOC as well 3 7 Fig 3 2b correct typo c1 292 to c1 292 3 4 Revision history sheet correct typo OCT 2009 FM n c issue 8 iv v 2 12 Back pg Added Edited by column in Revision History Motorola KVL 3000 is a reg d trademark of Motorola Table of Contents updated ...

Page 4: ...TORY 05RE375 REV SECTION PAGE DESCRIPTION DATE EDITED BY Iss 12 2 15 Added Information about Auto Test feature with Aeroflex 3920 Digital Test Set JUL 2012 JR Iss 13 Jan 01 2013 FCC narrowband notice added JAN 2013 SM ...

Page 5: ...uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipm...

Page 6: ...d wing aircraft The above referenced DO 160C test data is also on file and available from Technisonic to support approval requirements in airframes for which Technisonic does not possess an STC Approved aircraft types are listed in the attachments to the formal STC documents These STCs are the exclusive property of Technisonic and require the written authority of Technisonic for their use To assis...

Page 7: ...U 2 11 2 18 KEYLOADING MODE 2 12 2 19 FLASH UPGRADE MODE 2 12 2 20 FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING FPP MODE OPTIONAL 2 13 2 21 AUTOTEST CABABILITY 2 15 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 GENERAL 3 1 3 2 EQUIPMENT PACKING LOG 3 1 3 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 3 4 INSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS 3 1 3 5 ANTENNA INSTALLATION 3 1 3 6 INSTALLATION PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS 3 3 3 7 INSTALLATION WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 3 ...

Page 8: ... 2 2 PC 7000 II Programming cable for TYPE II radios P N 047365 1 2 7 2 3 Encryption Keyload cable for TYPE I and TYPE II radios P N 037348 1 2 7 2 4 TYPE I Programming cable P N 037347 1 2 9 2 5 Motorola RIB box for TYPE I Radios P N RLN 1015D 2 9 2 6 Type I XTS 3000 Programming Cable Requires RIB 2 10 2 7 USB to Serial Adaptor for Computers without Serial Ports 2 11 3 1 Outline Drawing 3 2 3 2a ...

Page 9: ...packages will have to be purchased The TDFM 7000 is not normally frequency agile In order to have the ability to change the frequencies at the front panel the FPP front panel programming option must be ordered for each band FPP is only available on the VHF and UHF modules The FPP option precludes trunking and limits available channels to 240 15 zones 16 channels on that module instead of 1000 chan...

Page 10: ... transceivers with type I modules TDFM 7000 Model Variations with type II Modules 3 Band TDFM 7000 Model Variations TDFM 7000 P N 051240 3 7XXX P7YYY GREEN display TDFM 7000 P N 051240 4 7XXX P7YYY RED display TDFM 7000NV P N 051240 3 7XXXNV P7YYY GREEN NV display 4 Band TDFM 7000 Model Variations 7XXXX TDFM 7000 P N 051240 3 7XXXX P7YYY GREEN display TDFM 7000 P N 051240 4 7XXXX P7YYY RED display...

Page 11: ...able 10 uA Type I Modules Specification Characteristic RF Output Power 1 or 5 Watts VHF 1 or 4 Watts UHF 1 or 3 Watts 800 Frequency Range VHF Module UHF LO Module UHF HI Module 800 Module 136 to 174 MHz 403 to 470 MHz 450 to 512 MHz 806 to 870 MHz No of channels per band 255 pre programmable channels Transmitter section VHF UHF 800 FM Hum and noise in dB wideband Frequency Stability in ppm Audio D...

Page 12: ...er radios 240 channels 15 zones of 16 channels in modules with Front Panel Programming Transmitter section VHF UHF 800 FM Hum and noise in dB wideband Audio Distortion Frequency Stability in ppm Modulation Limiting 48 45 45 1 1 5 1 5 2 0 2 0 1 5 Wide band 5kHz Narrow band 2 5kHz Receiver section VHF UHF 800 Sensitivity in uV Digital 1 BER 12 5kHz Digital 5 BER 12 5kHz Analog with 12dB SINAD 0 25 0...

Page 13: ...ey line and headphone audio can be wired separately for each of the 4 bands therefore switching from band to band is performed at an audio panel such as the Technisonic A71X series This allows for separate and simultaneous operation on each of the bands just like having 4 separate radios The transceiver can also be connected so that all bands are available on the combined output In this configurat...

Page 14: ... knob is shown at the bottom right of the display 2 5 SOFT KEYS AND HOME The transceiver has three soft keys which assume the function shown on the menu above them on the display The functions displayed depend on how the selected module was programmed with the customer programming software CPS These menu items can be different on a channel by channel basis Typical menu items may include ZONE Press...

Page 15: ...ans the TDFM 7000 will retransmit from one band to another in both directions but not simultaneously 2 Configuration Enters the configuration menu see 2 18 configuration menu This is the same menu that can be invoked during boot up 3 Simulcast You can select bands to transmit simultaneously Simulcast is not available when audio routing is set to separate mode and will not show up in the functions ...

Page 16: ...g Software CPS to alter the default keypad settings of the TDFM 7000 radio However if custom key settings are chosen it will not be possible for Technisonic to help the Pilot or other Radio User through operational difficulties These questions will have to be referred to the Radio System Administrator responsible for customising the settings Technisonic recommends that the default key settings sta...

Page 17: ...ion of the concentric or ergo switch on the portable The switch has two conditions which are represented by O and Pressing the ESW key toggles the condition back and forth The condition is displayed at the right hand side of the display line second character from the right The ergo switch condition is saved when the unit is turned off There are separate conditions for each band installed The ESW k...

Page 18: ...r 2 see the section on TYPE I programming To make any changes to the programming in the Type II radio Motorola CPS software must be used There is no provision in the TYPE II radio to allow the user to change frequencies zones PL tones etc unless the Front Panel Programming FPP option has been purchased in each band CPS software must be purchased from Motorola directly A Programming cable is requir...

Page 19: ... Programming Cable that mates the 7000 front panel 8 pin mini DIN to PC computer 9 pin serial port P N 037348 1 Encryption Keyload Cable that mates the 7000 front panel 8 pin Mini DIN with Motorola KVL 3000 Keyloader Same P N for type I or type II modules FIGURE 2 2 PC 7000 II Programming cable for TYPE II radios P N 047365 1 FIGURE 2 3 Encryption Keyload cable for TYPE I and TYPE II radios P N 03...

Page 20: ...is document can be found in Appendix A or is available on the Technisonic Web site at www til ca Follow the link for TDFM 7000 and click in the Link for CPS Programming software Cables ordering Guide Refer to the section for Type I Modules P N RVN4182 CPS Programming Software Note Latest revision will be provided P N RLN10150 Smart RIB Interface Box P N 0180202E27 Smart RIB AC PWR PAC 110V P N 308...

Page 21: ...DUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca TDFM 7000 Installation Operating Instructions TiL 05RE375 Rev n c Issue 13 2 9 FIGURE 2 4 TYPE I Programming cable P N 037347 1 FIGURE 2 5 Motorola RIB box for TYPE I Radios P N RLN 1015D ...

Page 22: ... the USB cable and install the USB to serial driver on the target PC The driver is usually supplied with the adaptor on a CD This will create a virtual serial port Once the adaptor is installed on the PC find out what com port has been created by the adaptor Usually it will be Com 3 Com 4 or Com 5 The serial port will have to be set in the CPS software before programming can take place Start the C...

Page 23: ...d num lock mode is added to the available knob functions Recall mode When enabled recall is added to the available knob functions Band 1 channels This number should be set to the highest channel number programmed in band 1 so that the channel scrolling wrap around will work properly up and down Band 2 channels This number should be set to the highest channel number programmed in band 2 so that the...

Page 24: ...etting is 11 2 18 KEYLOADING MODE If the TDFM 7000 is equipped with hardware encryption then the Encryption keys will need to be loaded using a Motorola KVL 3000 Keyloader Keyloading must be done by putting the transceiver into flash upgrade mode by turning on the radio while holding the HOME key Select the band to be keyed loaded by pressing the BAND key Press the RESET Key to reset the modules a...

Page 25: ...in talk groups where the receivers are squelch protected by PL tones Enter 000 0 for no tone PL tones are used by analog mode only RX PL Enter the desired receive PL tone frequency Enter 000 0 no tone carrier squelch operation TX DPL Enter the desired DPL code You can not have both a PL and a DPL at the same time The one that is entered last will turn the other off A DPL of 000 means off DPL codes...

Page 26: ...WB 114 8 2A 167 9 6Z 233 6 M5 82 5 YZ 118 8 2B 173 8 6A 241 8 M6 85 4 YA 123 0 3Z 179 9 6B 250 3 M7 88 5 YB 127 3 3A 186 2 7Z 254 1 OZ 91 5 ZZ 131 8 3B 192 8 7A CSQ CSQ 94 8 ZA 136 5 4Z 203 5 M1 TABLE 2 1 TDFM 7000 SERIES PL Hz MOT CODES The following is a list of TDFM 7000 SERIES DPL CODES 023 331 072 431 152 565 244 712 025 343 073 432 155 606 245 723 026 346 074 445 156 612 251 731 031 351 114 ...

Page 27: ...ipts The Autotest scripts can greatly reduce the time to align each RF module typically 6 to 8 minutes A full alignment can be performed or the Test and Tune mode can test then only tunes parameters that need to be adjusted thus speeding up the process The Autotest scripts test the radio based on the Technisonic factory specifications that are listed in a Technisonic configuration file This config...

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Page 29: ... connector female complete with crimp pins and hood 2 One 9 pin Cannon D mating connector female complete with crimp pins and hood 3 4 BNC connectors 3 5 ANTENNA INSTALLATION The type and number of antennas depends on the model of transceiver being installed The following is a list of recommended antennas for the various RF modules VHF 136 to 174 MHz Comant part CI 292 3 or 4 UHFLO 403 to 470 MHz ...

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Page 31: ... 1 5 PTT 1 6 Mic 2 7 Audio 2 8 PTT 2 9 Mic 3 10 Audio 3 11 PTT 3 12 TX Data 13 RX Data 14 Ground 15 Main Power 28 VDC 16 Channel Up 17 Channel Down 18 LH Data 19 SB9600 Busy 20 OPTB 21 CTS Out 22 Boot DIN 23 RTSBIN 24 RS232 DIN 25 Panel Backlighting TABLE 3 1 Wire connections J2 9 Pin D Connections Use FEMALE Connector Pin Description 1 Ground 2 Audio Combined 3 PTT 4 4 PTT Combined 5 Audio 4 6 Mi...

Page 32: ... PTT 1 2 3 4 AND COMBINED J1 PINS 5 8 11 AND J2 PINS 3 J2 PIN 4 COMB The PTT lines should be floating when in receive and grounded for transmit The input has a pull up resistor to 5 volts Connecting an audio panel that wishes to see more may result in no receive audio Connect a 1N4006 diode in series with the cathode towards the audio panel in this case 3 13 TX DATA AND RX DATA J1 PINS 12 AND 13 T...

Page 33: ... POWER JUMPER The radio must be turned on manually each time the avionics bus is switched on If it is desired that the radio comes on with the radio master in the aircraft remove the right side panel from the radio and install the supplied 0 1 jumper across JP1 two pins near the rear of the radio on the right side of the MCU board The radio is shipped with the jumper on only one of the two pins If...

Page 34: ...TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca TDFM 7000 Installation Operating Instructions TiL 05RE375 Rev n c Issue 13 3 6 FIGURE 3 2a Wiring connections for the TDFM 7000 Transceiver ...

Page 35: ...WN PUSH BUTTONS ARE OPTIONAL THIS INPUT IS FOR BOTH 28 AND 5 VAC OR VDC PANEL LIGHTING SELECT THE APPROPRIATE VOLTAGE IN THE CONFIGURATION MENU SEE PARA 2 17 CONNECT TO THE APPROPRIATE AIRCRAFT DIMMING BUSS CONNECT TO THE AIRCRAFT AUDIO SYSTEM OR STAND ALONE HEADSET JACKS INSTALLATION OF TRANSCEIVER IAW AC 43 13 1B CHAPTER 4 SECTION 4 AND AC 43 13 2A CHAPTER 2 PR3 1 2 DZUS RAIL OR EQUIVALENT MAY B...

Page 36: ...le set up a DME ramp test set on the frequencies indicated and adjust the output until the flags are out of view The transponder and encoder should be monitored with ramp test equipment Set the output of the transponder test set to 3db above the output necessary to achieve 90 reply If possible set the ADF to a nearby navigation station Modulate the TDFM 7000 transmitter on the indicated frequencie...

Page 37: ...igation capability while the TDFM 7000 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 A complete discussion of all the standards of airworthiness to be applied in assessing EMI effects is beyond the scope of this document PROCEDURE A Operate the TDFM 7000 transmitter on the following f...

Page 38: ...lowing chart Modulate the TDFM 7000 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the VHF comm Example Bendix King KY 196A The first IF frequency is 11 4 MHz The L O is above the received frequency high side injection therefore the image frequency is 22 8 MHz above the selected frequency Set the KY 196A to 120 000 MHz and the TDF...

Page 39: ...e set in the localizer frequency range and one in the VOR frequency range Record those values in the spaces provided in the following chart Modulate the TDFM 7000 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the receiver audio look for any moment of flags or needles on the navigation display FREQUENCIES RESULTS VOR ILS 1 TDFM 70...

Page 40: ...ce condition is detected then the installation will have to be flight tested according to the following procedure Using the table below determine the glide slope frequency based on the localizer frequency of the ILS to be used Divide the glide slope frequency by 2 and program into the TDFM 7000 Fly the aircraft to intercept the localizer and glide slope both needles centered at 26 nm from the runw...

Page 41: ... 7000 PASS FAIL 334 7 108 1 167 35 FREQUENCIES RESULTS G S 2 TDFM 7000 PASS FAIL 334 7 108 1 167 35 NOTES E Operate the TDFM 7000 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 7000 PASS FAIL PASS FAIL 512 MHz NOTES ...

Page 42: ...F Modulate the TDFM 7000 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe the DME displays Look for loss of distance information on the display FREQUENCIES RESULTS DME 1 TDFM 7000 PASS FAIL 978 108 0 489 1020 112 1 510 FREQUENCIES RESULTS DME 2 TDFM 7000 PASS FAIL 978 108 0 489 1020 112 1 510 NOTES ...

Page 43: ...uency 1 Frequency 2 Frequency 3 H At a safe altitude engage the autopilot or stability augmentation system Modulate the TDFM 7000 transmitter on the above frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe any effect on the autopilot or stability augmentation system Observations I Perform a coupled ILS approach to the aircraft s certified limits Modulate the TDFM 7000 transmitter on the above frequencies...

Page 44: ... in the chart provided and note any anomalies that occur while transmitting Assess the results STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES 1 Com 1 2 UHF Lo UHF Hi and 800 MHz 2 Transponder Encoder VHF UHF Lo and 800 MHz 3 ADF 1 2 4 VG 5 Glideslope 1 2 UHF Lo UHF Hi and 800 MHz 6 VOR LOC 1 2 UHF Lo UHF Hi and 800 MHz 7 Compass 8 Directional Gyro 9 Fuel Pressure 10 Oil Temp 11 Amps 12 Bus Voltage ...

Page 45: ...ww til ca TDFM 7000 Installation Operating Instructions TiL 05RE375 Rev n c Issue 13 3 17 13 Fuel 14 Ng 15 TOT 16 Torque 17 Annunciators 18 Digital Clock 19 Oil Pressure 20 DME 1 2 VHF UHF Lo and 800 MHz 21 GPS 1 2 UHF Lo and 800 MHz ...

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Page 47: ... satellite gateway provides three main functions 1 Satellite Phone capability 2 Outgoing Text Messages to e mail addresses 3 Automated GPS Position Reporting The transceiver controls the satellite gateway system through the RS 232 port on the back of the unit All audio and keying is connected separately to a free position on the aircraft audio panel The TDFM 7000 acts as a controller only This opt...

Page 48: ...h a ringing sound in the headset press FUNC then 6 and the incoming call menu will appear Press to answer the call or to reject the call Text Message When this menu is selected you must select one of ten pre programmed messages by pressing a number key 0 9 as indicated by the to the left of the option Rotating the knob at this point will scroll through the available messages The message selected w...

Page 49: ...com Menu Options Press 1 to access Voice call Press 2 to access Text MSG Message Press 3 to access GPS Info Press Program Text MSG Phone Data Select HOME to access previous menu F u n c t i o n F 1 F 4 C h a n n e l s 4 R e c o r d 5 P la y b ac k 6 S a t c o m F U N C N e x t S 2 0 0 C o n n e c t e d 1 V o i c e C a l l 2 T e x t M S G 3 G P S I n f o H O M E E x i t P R G ...

Page 50: ...umbers Press to manually enter a phone number Press HOME for previous menu Satcom Menu Voice Call Menu Make Call Menu Press the button to make cancel a phone call To enter a phone use numerical 0 to 9 and buttons to delete character delete all or recall last number Press HOME for previous menu 0 9 S e l e c t P r e s e t E n t e r P h o n e 0 0 0 1 9 0 5 8 9 0 2 1 1 3 S k y p e I n H O M E E x i t...

Page 51: ...s beside the HOME key To send selected message to selected address press Press HOME for previous menu Text MSG Receive Pressing any of the 3 buttons beside the HOME key displays receive addr msg Press the button to delete message NOTE Display top line 01N means 1 new msg 07 05 means 7 total 5 new Press HOME for previous menu M S G 0 1 N 0 7 0 5 S A T 0 7 T h i s i s a t e s t m e s s a g e D E L H...

Page 52: ... data Press HOME for previous menu To Receive a Phone Call incoming call indicator is flashing on the main transceiver screen Press FUNC 6 Satcom menu incoming call Press answer the incoming call Press reject the incoming call Press HOME for previous menu L a t 4 3 6 2 7 6 3 N 1 8 4 0 2 7 L a g 7 9 6 6 8 4 5 W A l t 1 9 2 5 9 m S P 0 0 6 k n C r s 2 2 6 7 6 H O M E E x i t U P D 2 ...

Page 53: ... Service Bulletin s refer to the Publication Index list under the section for this model login required For the latest Technical Information Bulletins refer to the Publication Index list under the section for this model login required For the latest Software Release s refer to the Publication Index list under the section for this model s software firmware history index login required ...

Page 54: ...TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca APPENDIX A Support Notes TDFM 7000 Installation Operating Instructions TiL 05RE375 Rev n c Issue 13 A 2 NOTES ...

Page 55: ...and re installation of equipment from the aircraft Technisonic will repair or replace at Technisonic s discretion any defective transceiver or part thereof found to be faulty during the Warranty Period Faulty equipment must be returned to Technisonic or its authorized Warranty Depot with transportation charges prepaid Repaired or replacement equipment will be returned to the customer with collect ...

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