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TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED 

 

 

TDFM-9000 Installation Instructions 

TiL 11RE442 Rev. D Issue 1 

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Technisonic Industries Limited 

240 Traders Blvd., Mississauga, ON Canada L4Z 1W7 

Tel: (905) 890-2113 Fax: (905) 890-5338 

 

IMPORTANT 

WARRANTY 

 
All  communication  equipment  manufactured  by  Technisonic  Industries  Limited  is 
warranted to be free of defects in Material or Workmanship under normal use for a period 
of one year from Date of Purchase by the end user. 
 
Warranty  will  only  apply  to  equipment  installed  by  a  factory  approved  and/or  authorized 
facility  in  accordance  with  Technisonic  published  installation  instructions.  Equipment 
falling under the following is not covered by warranty: 
 

• 

Equipment that has been repaired or altered in any way as to affect performance 

• 

Equipment that has been subject to improper installation 

• 

Equipment that has been used for purposes other than intended 

• 

Equipment that has been involved in any accident, fire, flood, immersion, or subject to 
any other abuse. 

 
Expressly excluded from this warranty are changes or charges relating to the removal 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  freight  charges.  If  the  failure  of  a  transceiver  occurs  within  the 
first  30  days  of  service,  Technisonic  will  return  the  repaired  or  replacement  equipment 
prepaid. 
 
Technisonic  reserves  the  right  to  make  changes  in  design,  or  additions  to,  or 
improvements  in  its  products  without  obligation  to  install  such  additions  and 
improvements in equipment previously manufactured. This Warranty is in lieu of any and 
all  other  warranties  express  or  implied,  including  any  warranty  of  merchantability  or 
fitness, and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Technisonic. 
 
This  Warranty  shall  not  be  transferable  or  assignable  to  any  other  persons,  firms,  or 
corporations. 
 

For warranty registration, please complete the online 

Warranty Registration Form found at www.til.ca. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TDFM-9000

Page 1: ...on Instructions TiL Document No 11RE442 Rev D Issue 1 NOVEMBER 2015 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 ...

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Page 3: ...ged STC Approval Note May 12 2014 AL 2 Added Special Order Band Codes 2 and 11 Specified Section 2 17 Configuration Menu Refers to TDFM 9000 Operating Instructions 7 Added Antenna Connector Locations as well as Band Display Orientation All Changed Format for Section Headers B 5 i Corrected Issue Date Nov 28 2014 AL C vi Changes made to DO 160G Operational Shock and Crash Safety changed to Category...

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Page 5: ...limits for a Class A digital device pursuant 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...

Page 6: ...STC Approvals on its Airborne FM products for a limited number of airframes The above referenced DO 160G 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...

Page 7: ... J1 PINS 2 AND 15 10 2 10 MIC 1 2 3 5 6 AND 4 J1 PINS 3 6 9 19 22 AND J6 PIN 6 10 2 11 MIC COMBINED 1 AND 2 J6 PINS 7 AND 13 10 2 12 AUDIO 1 2 3 5 6 AND 4 J1 PINS 4 7 10 20 23 AND J6 PIN 5 10 2 13 AUDIO COMBINED 1 AND 2 J6 PINS 2 AND 10 10 2 14 PTT 1 2 3 5 6 AND 4 J1 PINS 5 8 11 21 24 AND J6 PIN 3 11 2 15 PTT COMBINED 1 AND 2 J6 PINS 4 AND 12 11 2 16 TX DATA AND RX DATA J1 PINS 12 AND 13 11 2 17 U...

Page 8: ...rate Ground Returns 12 5 Wiring Connections for Individual Band Control with a Single Ground Return 13 6 Wiring Connections for Combined Band Control with Separate Ground Returns 14 7 Wiring Connections for Combined Band Control with a Single Ground Return 15 8 Wiring Connection Notes for the TDFM 9000 Transceiver 16 TABLE TITLE PAGE 1 J1 25 Pin D Connections 8 2 J6 15 Pin High Density D Connectio...

Page 9: ...2 that may be combined with AES and or DES OFB encryption with OTAR in any of the available modules The TDFM 9000 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 1 3 MODEL VARIATION There are several variations of the Model ...

Page 10: ... each module and describes the full TDFM 9000 configuration All model variations are capable of supporting both 28 Volt and 5 Volt AC or DC back lighting The units are shipped set to operate on 28 Volt back lighting Equipment can be set to operate on 5V back lighting by using the software based configuration menu See Section 2 17 Configuration Menu in the TDFM 9000 Operating Instructions available...

Page 11: ... VHF 1 or 5 Watts UHF 1 or 3 Watts 700 800 Frequency Range VHF Band UHF LO Band UHF HI Band 700 800 Bands 136 to 174 MHz 380 to 470 MHz 450 to 520 MHz 764 to 870 MHz No of channels per band 2000 pre programmable channels 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 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 5 Wide band 5 kHz Narr...

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Page 13: ...onnector female complete with crimp pins and hood 2 One 15 Pin HD Cannon D mating connector female complete with crimp pins and hood 3 One 15 Pin HD Cannon D mating connector male complete with crimp pins and hood 4 6 BNC connectors 2 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 va...

Page 14: ...TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED TDFM 9000 Installation Instructions TiL 11RE442 Rev D Issue 1 6 FIGURE 1 Outline Drawing for Model TDFM 9000 ...

Page 15: ...tenna Connector Locations Figure 3 TDFM 9000 Band Display Orientation Band display corresponds to the antenna connector numbering and radio ports Band 1 top of the display is connected the ANT 1 and uses the Band 1 connections on the interface connectors ANT 1 ANT 5 ANT 6 ANT 2 ANT 3 ANT 4 J1 J5 J6 BANDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 16: ...D Connections Use FEMALE Connector Pin Description 1 Ground 2 Main Power 28 VDC 3 Mic 1 4 Audio 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 Up 17 Down 18 Channel Band 19 Mic 5 20 Audio 5 21 PTT 5 22 Mic 6 23 Audio 6 24 PTT 6 25 Panel Backlighting TABLE 1 J1 25 Pin D Connections ...

Page 17: ...ker Hi 10 Audio Combined 2 11 Misc In 12 PTT Combined 2 13 Mic Combined 2 14 Misc In Out 15 Audio Combined Ground 2 TABLE 2 J6 15 Pin HDD Connections J5 15 Pin High Density D Connections Use MALE Connector Pin Description 1 Audio 2 2 Audio 5 3 Audio 6 4 Audio 3 5 Audio 4 6 Audio Ground 2 7 Audio Ground 5 8 Audio Ground 6 9 Audio Ground 3 10 Audio Ground 4 11 Audio 1 12 Audio Ground 1 13 Ground 14 ...

Page 18: ...4 Both pins should be connected to power ground These pins are internally connected to the chassis 2 9 MAIN POWER 28 VDC J1 PINS 2 AND 15 Both pins should be connected to 28 volts DC 15 2 10 MIC 1 2 3 5 6 AND 4 J1 PINS 3 6 9 19 22 AND J6 PIN 6 The microphone input signals shall be connected using shielded wire with the shield connected to ground pin 1 or 14 For best results it is recommended to le...

Page 19: ...PINS 16 AND 17 These pins can be used to scroll up and down through the bands or channels for the band currently selected depending on the band input below The inputs normally floating are grounded to activate Two push buttons or a center off SPDT spring loaded toggle switch are typically used on these inputs 2 18 CHANNEL BAND J1 PIN 18 The Channel Band input determines the function of the up down...

Page 20: ...TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED TDFM 9000 Installation Instructions TiL 11RE442 Rev D Issue 1 12 FIGURE 4 Wiring Connections for Individual Band Control with Separate Ground Returns ...

Page 21: ...TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED TDFM 9000 Installation Instructions TiL 11RE442 Rev D Issue 1 13 FIGURE 5 Wiring Connections for Individual Band Control with a Single Ground Return ...

Page 22: ...TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED TDFM 9000 Installation Instructions TiL 11RE442 Rev D Issue 1 14 FIGURE 6 Wiring Connections for Combined Band Control with Separate Ground Returns ...

Page 23: ...TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED TDFM 9000 Installation Instructions TiL 11RE442 Rev D Issue 1 15 FIGURE 7 Wiring Connections for Combined Band Control with a Single Ground Return ...

Page 24: ...E SPECIFIED 7 POWER AND GROUND WIRES TO BE 20 AWG 8 ANTENNA COAX TO BE RG 142 U OR EQUIVALENT INSTALLATION OF ANTENNA IAW AC 43 13 1B CHAPTER 4 SECTION 4 CHAPTERS 6 7 AND AC 43 13 2A CHAPTER 3 IF POSSIBLE THE ANTENNA SHOULD BE LOCATED A MINIMUM OF 12 FT FROM AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION RECEIVER ANTENNAS AND A MINIMUM OF 4 FEET FROM AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS AND ELT ANTENNAS BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHOOSE SEPARATI...

Page 25: ...GY Most of the EMI tests can be accomplished on the ground In some cases flight testing is required or is easier If the aircraft is approved for IFR operations then it is mandatory that interference between the TDFM 9000 transceiver and the approach aids be checked in flight The GPS should be operational and navigating with at least the minimum compliment of satellites The VHF comm should be set t...

Page 26: ...bility while the TDFM 9000 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 9000 transmitter on the following frequency for...

Page 27: ...Modulate the TDFM 9000 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 TDFM 9000 to 142...

Page 28: ...localizer frequency range and one in the VOR frequency range Record those values in the spaces provided in the following chart Modulate the TDFM 9000 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 9000 PASS FAIL ...

Page 29: ...etected 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 9000 Fly the aircraft to intercept the localizer and glide slope both needles centered at 26 nm from the runway Transmit on th...

Page 30: ...IL 334 7 108 1 167 35 FREQUENCIES RESULTS G S 2 TDFM 9000 PASS FAIL 334 7 108 1 167 35 NOTES E Operate the TDFM 9000 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 9000 PASS FAIL PASS FAIL 512 MHz NOTES ...

Page 31: ...e TDFM 9000 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 9000 PASS FAIL 978 108 0 489 1020 112 1 510 FREQUENCIES RESULTS DME 2 TDFM 9000 PASS FAIL 978 108 0 489 1020 112 1 510 NOTES ...

Page 32: ...ency 2 Frequency 3 H At a safe altitude engage the autopilot or stability augmentation system Modulate the TDFM 9000 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 9000 transmitter on the above frequencies for at least...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...IES LIMITED TDFM 9000 Installation Instructions TiL 11RE442 Rev D Issue 1 26 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 37: ...odel 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 NOTES ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM Model No TDFM 9000 Part No 101263 1 90 AAB ACD AEF 90000 Description Airborne Transceiver Manufacturer Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada L4Z 1W7 Tel...

Page 38: ...ees C per minute Humidity 6 0 A Standard Humidity Environment Operational Shock and Crash Safety 7 0 A Standard Operational Shocks Vibration 8 0 S Sinusoidal Vibration curve M S Random Vibration curve B U Sine On Random Vibration curve G Explosive Atmosphere 9 0 X Not tested Waterproofness 10 0 X Not tested Fluids Susceptibility 11 0 X Not tested Sand and Dust 12 0 X Not tested Fungus 13 0 X Not t...

Page 39: ...ons were used Fire Flammability 26 0 X Flammability See NOTE 3 Other Tests Remarks All testing was performed at Technisonic Industries unless otherwise indicated NOTE 1 Indicated test was performed by ULTRATECH LABS NOTE 2 Testing included subparagraph 16 6 1 3b Requirement for Equipment with Digital Circuits NOTE 3 Only applies to units with MOD 6 marked on the modifications label ...

Page 40: ...y are changes or charges relating to the removal 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 equipme...

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