TB7100 Base Station: Installation and Operation Manual
TB7100 Base Station: Installation and Operation Manual
TB7100 Base Station: Installation and Operation Manual
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Scope of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Associated Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Publication Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.2 RF Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3 Power Supply Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.4 Product Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 Receiver Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1.1 RF Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1.2 Digital Baseband Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.3 Audio Processing and Signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2 Transmitter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.1 Audio Processing and Signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.2 Frequency Synthesizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.3 RF Power Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.3 User Interface Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.4 System Interface Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.4.1 Internal Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.4.2 Serial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.3 General Purpose IO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.4 Receiver Audio Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.5 Tone On Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.6 Transmitter Audio Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4.7 Opto-Isolated Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4.8 Rx Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4.9 Relay Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4.10 Fan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4.11 RSSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4.12 Receiver Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.4.13 Receiver Inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.5 Fan Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.1 Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.1.1 Lethal Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.1.2 AC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.1.3 Explosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.1.4 Proximity to RF Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.1 External Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.2 Internal Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.2.1 Transmitter and Receiver Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.2.2 SI Board Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.2.3 UI Board Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Scope of Manual
Welcome to the TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual. This manual
provides information on installing and operating the TB7100 base station.
Also included in this manual are a high-level circuit description, a functional
description and a maintenance guide.
Document Conventions
“File > Open” means “click File on the menu bar, then click Open on the
list of commands that pops up”. “Channel Setup > Channels > Detailed”
means “in the navigation pane find the Channel Setup group, and select
Channels from it, on the Channels page select the Detailed tab”.
Please follow exactly any instruction that appears in the text as an ‘alert’.
An alert provides necessary safety information as well as instruction in the
proper use of the product. This manual uses the following types of alert:.
This icon is used to draw your attention to information that may improve
your understanding of the equipment or procedure.
Technical notes are published from time to time to describe applications for
Tait products, to provide technical details not included in manuals, and to
offer solutions for any problems that arise.
Publication Record
This manual includes the information required for installing and operating
the base station.
For specifications, refer to the specifications manual or the area on the Tait
website reserved for TB7100 products.
All base stations have an external DC input power connector which is used
as main power supply when no internal AC power supply is fitted.
When the internal AC power supply is fitted, the DC input can be used as
a DC backup power option. In case of AC mains failure the base station will
automatically and seamlessly switch to DC power input.
The base station will not charge the battery via the DC power connector
when an internal AC power supply unit is fitted.
The product codes of the TB7100 base station product line has the format:
TBBaabb-cde-ff
where:
■ aa identifies the frequency band of the transmitter:
A4=66 to 88MHz, B1=136 to 174MHz, C0 = 174 to 225MHz,
D1=216 to 266 MHz, G2=350 to 400 MHz, H5=400 to 470MHz,
H6=450 to 530MHz, H7=450 to 520MHz
■ bb identifies the frequency band of the receiver:
A4=66 to 88MHz, B1=136 to 174MHz, C0 = 174 to 225MHz,
D1=216 to 266 MHz, G2=350 to 400 MHz, H5=400 to 470MHz,
H6=450 to 530MHz, H7=450 to 520MHz
■ c identifies the RF output power and digital architecture:
A=25W, level-1 digital architecture
B=35W to 50W, level-1 digital architecture
Figure 2.1 shows the high-level block diagram of the base station.
AC Input Filter
J103
J110
Relay Driver
Temperature
DC Output
Factory
Module
J202
Transmitter
J600
J109
Sensor only
Module
J102
J101
J100
SK100
SK101
Transmitter/SI
PL100
Auxiliary
connector
SK103
RF
RF connector
Receiver
Module
AC
SK100
SK101
Receiver/SI
PL100
Auxiliary
connector
Fan power
PL101
PL5 PL4
Receiver/UI
Transmitter/UI UI Board
SK3
The circuitry of the individual modules that make up the base station is
described in more detail in the following sections.
Frequency Bands The circuitry of the transmitter and receiver modules is similar for all
and Sub-bands frequency bands and is therefore covered by a single description in this
manual. Where the circuitry differs between bands, separate descriptions are
provided for each frequency band. For more information on frequency
bands, refer to the specifications manual.
RS-232 Signals External data communications all occur directly between the connected
computer (or other electrical equipment) and the transmitter and receiver
modules over the RS-232 serial lines.
Fan Signals The power and ground signals for the fans are routed from the SI board to
the fans behind the front panel. These signals are electrically isolated from
all other system signals to ensure fan noise is not transferred to other sensitive
system components.
If there is a fault in the fan circuitry, the transmitter module is protected from
overheating by its internal foldback circuitry.
Speaker Signal Received audio is sent from the receiver module to the UI board.
The volume is controlled by the volume potentiometer on the UI board.
The audio signal is routed through the UI board to the speaker for
monitoring purposes.
Power and Ground The SI board provides power to the transmitter and receiver modules.
The receiver modules provides power to the UI board.
RX
AGC RSSI
Mag.
IF:
UHF: 45.1 MHz
VHF: 21.4 MHz Channel
ANT
LPF
Digital
Front 1st Quad FM Audio De- Optional System Interface
down-
end IF Demod Demod filtering emphasis processing or User Interface
LPF converter
Channel
2nd IF: LPF
64 kHz Data and signalling Side
Phase Second LO decoders tones
locked to
CUSTOM-
UHF: 90.328 MHz
TCXO VHF: 42.928 MHz
LOGIC Squelch
BLOCK DSP
VCO
BLOCK
Loop Triple-point
PLL
filter Equalisation
KEY
HARDWARE BLOCK VCXO
2.1.1 RF Hardware
Front End Circuitry The front-end hardware amplifies and image filters the received RF
and First IF spectrum, then down-converts the desired channel frequency to a first
intermediate frequency IF1 of 45.1MHz (UHF) or 21.4MHz (VHF) where
coarse channel filtering is performed. The first LO (local oscillator) signal is
obtained from the frequency synthesizer and is injected on the low side of
the desired channel frequency for all bands except A4. When receiving the
modulation to the frequency synthesizer is muted. The output of the first IF
(intermediate frequency) stage is then down-converted using an image-
reject mixer to a low IF of 64kHz.
Automatic Gain The AGC (automatic gain control) is used to limit the maximum signal level
Control applied to the image-reject mixer and ADCs in order to meet the
requirements for intermodulation and selectivity performance. Hardware
gain control is performed by a variable-gain amplifier within the quadrature
demodulator device driven by a 10-bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter).
Information about the signal level is obtained from the IQ (in-phase and
quadrature) data output stream from the ADCs. The control loop is
completed within custom logic. The AGC will begin to reduce gain when
the combined signal power of the wanted signal and first adjacent channels
is greater than about –70dBm. In the presence of a strong adjacent-channel
signal it is therefore possible that the AGC may start acting when the wanted
signal is well below –70dBm.
Noise Squelch The noise squelch process resides in the DSP. The noise content above and
adjacent to the voice band is measured and compared with a preset
threshold. When a wanted signal is present, out-of-band noise content is
reduced and, if below the preset threshold, is indicated as a valid wanted
signal.
Received Signal Received signal strength is measured by a process resident in the DSP.
Strength Indication This process obtains its input from the demodulator (value of RF signal
magnitude) and from the AGC (value of present gain). With these two
inputs and a calibration factor, the RF signal strength at the antenna can be
accurately calculated.
Audio Processing Raw demodulated data from the receiver is processed within the DSP. The
sample rate at this point is 48kHz with signal bandwidth limited only by the
IF filtering. Scaling (dependent on the bandwidth of the RF channel) is then
applied to normalize the signal level for the remaining audio processing.
The sample rate is decimated to 8kHz and bandpass audio filtering (0.3 to
3kHz) is applied. The base station takes the audio from the receiver mode
at Tap R4 by default; this point has no de-emphasis. This tap point can be
changed if required, for example, for trunking applications.
Data and Signalling The data and signalling decoders obtain their signals from various points
Decoders within the audio processing chain. The point used depends on the
bandwidth of the decoders and whether de-emphasis is required. Several
decoders may be active simultaneously.
Side Tones Side tones are summed in at the end of the audio-processing chain.
These are tones that provide some form of alert or give the user confidence
an action has been performed. The confidence tones may be generated in
the receiver. The side-tone level is a fixed proportion (in the order of
–10dB) relative to full scale in the receive path. By default, all audible
indicators are turned off.
CODEC The combined audio and side-tone signal is converted to analog form by a
16-bit DAC with integral anti-alias filtering. This is followed by a
programmable-gain amplifier with a range of 45dB in 1.5dB steps.
The amplifier performs muting. The DAC is part of the same CODEC
device (AD6521).
Output to Speakers The output of the CODEC is fed to an audio power amplifier and to the
UI board via a buffer amplifier. The output configuration of the audio
power amplifier is balanced and drives an internal speaker. The power
delivered to the speaker is limited by its impedance. The speaker has 16Ω
impedance.
ANT
HARDWARE BLOCK CUSTOM DSP HARDWARE
LPF LOGIC BLOCK BLOCK
VCO
BLOCK
SYSTEM connector
Dir. Drv Tap point T8
Fin
Coup. /Ex
KEY
Ramp
control Analog-to-digital conversion
Digital-to-analog conversion
Microphone Input The input to the transmitter path begins at either the SI board or the
PROG/MIC connector of the UI board. Only electret-type microphones are
supported. The audio input is then applied to tap point T8 on the
transmitter board (the tap point is user-selectable).
Analog Processing The CODEC (AD6521) performs microphone selection and amplification.
of Microphone The microphone amplifier consists of an amplifier with a fixed gain of 16dB
Signal
followed by a programmable-gain amplifier with 0dB to 22dB gain.
The amplified microphone signal is converted to a digital stream by a 16-bit
ADC with integral anti-alias filtering (0.1 to 3.2kHz). The digital stream is
transported to the DSP for further audio processing.
DSP Audio The output of the automatic level control provides the input to the DSP
Processing audio-processing chain at a sample rate of 8kHz. Optional processing such
as encryption or companding is done first if applicable. Pre-emphasis, if
required, is then applied. The pre-emphasized signal is hard limited to
prevent over deviation, and filtered to remove high-frequency components.
The sample rate is then interpolated up to 48kHz and scaled to be suitable
for the frequency synthesizer.
Data and Signalling The data and signalling encoders inject their signals into various points
Encoders within the audio-processing chain. The injection point depends on the
bandwidth of the encoders and whether pre-emphasis is required.
Modulation The full bandwidth modulation signal is obtained from the DSP in digital
form at a sample rate of 48kHz. In traditional dual-point modulation
systems the modulation is applied, in analog form, to both the frequency
reference and the VCO in the RF PLL, combining to produce a flat
modulation response down to DC. Reference modulation is usually applied
directly to the TCXO.
Frequency The RF PLL has a frequency resolution of 25kHz. Higher resolution cannot
Generation be achieved owing to acquisition-time requirements and so for any given
frequency the error could be as high as ±12.5kHz. This error is corrected
by altering the reference frequency to the RF PLL. The FCL supplies the
reference frequency and is able to adjust it up to ±300ppm with better than
0.1ppm resolution (equivalent to better than 50Hz resolution at the RF
frequency).
Fast Frequency Both the FCL and RF PLL employ frequency-acquisition speed-up
Settling techniques to achieve fast frequency settling. The frequency-acquisition
process of the FCL and RF PLL is able to occur concurrently with minimal
loop interaction owing to the very large difference in frequency step size
between the loops.
Frequency In the RF PLL the loop bandwidth is initially set high by increasing the
Acquisition charge pump current and reducing time constants in the loop filter. As a
of RF PLL
result settling to within 1kHz of the final value occurs in under 4ms. In
order to meet noise performance requirements the loop parameters are then
switched to reduce the loop bandwidth. There is a small frequency kick as
the loop bandwidth is reduced. Total settling time is under 4.5ms.
Frequency The FCL utilizes self-calibration techniques that enable it to rapidly settle
Acquisition close to the final value while the loop is open. The loop is then closed and
of FCL
settling to the final value occurs with an associated reduction in noise.
The total settling time is typically less than 4 ms.
RF Power Amplifier The RF power amplifier and exciter of the 50W/40W radio is a five-stage
and Switching line-up with approximately 40dB of power gain. The output of the
(50W/40W Version)
frequency synthesizer is first buffered to reduce kick during power ramping.
The buffer output goes to a discrete exciter that produces approximately 300
to 400mW output. This is followed by an LDMOS driver producing up to
8W output that is power-controlled. The final stage consists of two parallel
LDMOS devices producing enough power to provide 40 to 50W at the RF
connector.
RF Power Amplifier The RF power amplifier of the 25W version is a four-stage line-up with
and Switching approximately 37dB of power gain. The output of the frequency synthesizer
(25W Version)
is first buffered to reduce kick during power ramping. The buffer output
goes to a broad-band exciter IC that produces approximately 200mW
output. This is followed by an LDMOS driver producing up to 2W output
that is power-controlled. The final stage consists of two parallel LDMOS
devices producing enough power to provide 25W at the RF connector.
Output of RF The output of the RF PA passes through a dual-directional coupler, used for
Power Amplifier power control and monitoring. Finally, the output is low-pass-filtered to
bring harmonic levels within specification.
Power Control The steady-state power output of the transmitter is regulated using a
hardware control loop. The forward power output from the RF PA is sensed
by the directional coupler and fed back to the power control loop. The PA
output power is controlled by varying the driver gate bias voltage that has a
calibrated maximum limit to prevent overdrive. The power control signal is
supplied by a 13-bit DAC driven by custom logic.
The timing between these two stages is critical to achieving the correct
overall wave shape in order to meet the specification for transient ACP
(adjacent channel power). A typical ramping waveform is shown in
Figure 2.4.
Power
Bias Power Power Bias
ramp ramp ramp ramp
High power
Low power
Time
Bias Ramp-up The steady-state final-stage bias level is supplied by an 8-bit DAC
programmed prior to ramp-up but held to zero by a switch on the DAC
output under the control of a TX INHIBIT signal. Bias ramp-up begins upon
release by the TX INHIBIT signal with the ramping shape being determined by
a low-pass filter. Owing to power leakage through the PA chain, ramping
the bias takes the PA output power from less than –20dBm for the
50W/40W version or –10dBm for the 25W version to approximately
25dB below steady-state power.
Power Ramp-up The power ramp signal is supplied by a 13-bit DAC that is controlled by
custom logic. The ramp is generated using a look-up table in custom logic
memory that is played back at the correct rate to the DAC to produce the
desired waveform. The ramp-up and ramp-down waveforms are produced
by playing back the look-up table in forward and reverse order respectively.
For a given power level the look-up table values are scaled by a steady-state
power constant so that the ramp waveform shape remains the same for all
power levels.
Figure 2.5 shows the controls and indicators of the user interface.
TX/RX Switch The TX/RX switch changes the LCD display to show either the transmitter or
the receiver channel. The TX/RX switch also determines which board will be
programmed by the programming or calibration applications.
Volume Control and Rotate the volume control potentiometer clockwise to increase the speaker
Internal Speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. By default, the base
station is programmed not to generate any audible indicators.
UI Board The UI board is connected to the receiver and transmitter modules via
separate 18-way ribbon cables. The internal speaker is connected to the
UI board via a cable with a mating connector for easy disconnection.
If an internal AC Power supply is fitted, a fan power signal is routed from
the fan power board to the fan via the UI board. For more information on
the connectors and their signals, refer to “UI Board Connectors” on
page 54.
UI Board
Speaker
+13V8
Volume
Control
+13V8 +3V3
+3V3 Power
+3V3 LED
Receiver Speaker Audio
Module Volume Level (DC) Busy
Receiver LED
Rx SPI Data
SPI Shift
Rx Prog Data Registers
Function
Keys and
LEDs
Transmitter
SPI Shift
Registers Tx
LED
LCD
Tx SPI Data
Tx/Rx
Switch
Tx Prog Data +13V8
Transmitter Electronic
Module Switching
Prog/Mic
PTT Connector
Mic Audio
SI Board 13.8V
AC Power
Mains fail signal
Supply Unit
13.8V
Fuse
9V
13.8V
4.5V Power Supplies
3.3V DC Power
AGND IN Connector
13.8V out
13.8V out
9V 4.5V
Transmitter 4.5V
Module 13.8V System
3.3V Connector
9V
TX KEY
AUX IO RX INHIBIT
TX KEY RX RELAY
TX DATA Control OPTO
and DIG IO
Signalling TX DIG IO
13.8V RX DIG IO
AUD OUT RX GATE
AUX IO RSSI
RX GATE RELAY DRIVER
Receiver
RSSI
Module
J109
TXD
Serial Data
RX DATA RXD
Connector
13.8V 3.3V
Temperature
Sensor
Fan Control
Fan Power
Board
This section details how the input power feed is distributed throughout the
base station to power its various sub-systems. Refer to Figure 2.8 for more
information.
Connector
Prog/Mic
UI Board
Synthesizer
Synthesizer
Transmitter
and Audio
and Audio
Frequency
Frequency
Interface
Interface
Receiver
CODEC
CODEC
Digital
Digital
Board
Board
Transmitter
Receiver
Module
Module
9V
9V
13.8V
6V
3.3V
3V
2.5V
13.8V
6V
3.3V
3V
2.5V
Circuitry
Circuitry
Supply
Supply
Power
Power
Circuitry
Circuitry
Circuitry
Control
Audio
CWID
Data
13.8V
9V
3.3V
4.5V
Fan Control
Circuitry
Power
Board
Circuitry
Fan
Supply
Power
SI Board
Connector
Fuse
DC Power
Supply Unit
AC Power
Source
Power
Source
Power
AC
DC
13.8V DC This is from either the DC input on the rear of the base station, or from an
optional internal AC power supply unit. When AC mains is present, power
will not be drawn from the DC input. The DC power input of the base
station is protected by a rear panel fuse. The 13.8V is distributed directly to
The UI board obtains 13.8V and 3.3V from the receiver module and
outputs 13V8_SW to the PROG/MIC connector.
3.3V, 4.5V, 9V, 13.8V The other voltages derived on the SI board are used only on the SI board.
THSD Tait High Speed Data (THSD) is a proprietary protocol of Tait Limited that
can be used with the base station. This allows the base station configured in
either data repeater or data modem modes to pass data speeds up to 12kbps
on a narrow-band channel and 19.2kbps on a wide-band channel. 1200-
baud Fast Frequency Shift Keyed (FFSK) data is also available.
The transmitter and receiver boards can be programmed to act upon signals
from the SI board and also outputs signals for certain conditions.
These settings are discussed in “Preparation for Operation” on page 59.
The SI board provides an external 600 Ω balanced 4-wire line for connecting
4-wire circuits of which two are used by the receiver for receive audio.
The SI board provides an external 600 Ω balanced 4-wire line for connecting
4-wire circuits of which two are used by the transmitter for transmit audio.
The SI board provides an unbalanced audio input and output for connecting
to other devices.
External keying of the base station can be achieved using the current
regulated optically isolated keying connections.
2.4.8 Rx Relay
The SI board can provide a relay output with a load voltage of 350V or load
current of 120mA continuous.
There are three modes of operation for the fans. The modes are:
■ on continuous
■ on when transmitting
■ on at a pre-defined temperature.
The modes of operation are selected by links on the SI board. These settings
are discussed in “Preparation for Operation” on page 59.
2.4.11 RSSI
The receiver gate signal is used by the SI board to control TOI and a relay
output. The receiver gate output on the SYSTEM connector can be used for
external equipment such as TaitNet trunking controllers.
The receiver inhibit input on the SYSTEM connector is used to control the
receiver gate signal. This may be used in linking applications to prevent
unwanted receiver audio signals from appearing at the SI board output
connector.
Dissipation of Heat Heat needs to be dissipated from a number of components within the
internal AC power supply unit, transmitter and receiver modules, including
the following:
■ 9V regulator
■ RF PA
■ driver for RF PA
■ audio PA
The mechanisms by which the heat is conducted away in each case are
described below.
Dissipation of Heat The transmitter board is mounted directly onto a heatsink through which
from Transmitter the forced air from the fans is ducted.
Dissipation of Heat Heat from the audio PA and 9V regulator on the receiver board is conducted
from Regulator and away by a small aluminium heatsink and mounting boss. The heatsink and
Audio PA
boss contact the underside of the board where the components are mounted
and thermal paste ensures a good thermal transfer between the two surfaces.
Dissipation of Heat Heat from the RF PAs and driver is conducted to the heatsink through a
from RF PAs and copper separator plate. The copper plate is fixed to the underside of the
Driver
board and the components soldered directly to it. The copper plate is
mounted directly to the main heatsink boss and a coating of thermal paste
ensures good thermal transfer between these two surfaces.
Dissipation of Heat Air is forced round major components within the internal AC power supply
from Internal AC unit to keep them cool. Some air is passed through a small heatsink to keep
Power Supply Unit
the current-carrying semiconductor devices cool.
This section describes how to install the base station in a standard 19-inch
rack or cabinet. It also provides some general information on safety
precautions and site requirements. We recommend that you read the entire
section before beginning the installation.
The base station may be fitted with an internal AC power supply unit. If an
internal AC power supply unit is fitted, a standard ICE AC power connector
is fitted in the rear panel of the base station (refer to “AC Power
Connection” on page 46).
The base station must be installed so that the rear of the base station is
located in a service access area. The plug of the AC power supply cord is
intended as the disconnect device. Therefore, the socket-outlet must be
installed near the equipment and must be readily accessible.
Ensure that all power sources (AC and DC) are disconnected
before opening the base station.
Do not operate the transmitter when someone is standing within 90cm (3ft)
of the antenna. Do not operate the transmitter unless you have checked that
all RF connectors are secure.
Take care when handling a base station which has been operating recently.
Under extreme operating conditions (+60°C [+140°F] ambient air
temperature) or high duty cycles the external surfaces of the base station can
reach temperatures of up to +80°C (+176°F).
You can obtain further information on antistatic precautions and the dangers
of electrostatic discharge (ESD) from standards such as ANSI/ESD
S20.20-1999 or BS EN 100015-4 1994. The Electrostatic Discharge
Association website is http://www.esda.org.
The base station has been designed to operate safely under a wide range of
antenna loading conditions. However, damage will occur if the load is
removed while the base station is transmitting. Transmitting into a low
VSWR will maximise the power delivered to the antenna.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
The following information applies to all base stations, not just to those
sold in countries where FCC regulations apply.
Any modifications you make to this equipment which are not authorised by
Tait Limited. may invalidate your compliance authority’s approval to operate
the equipment.
1. Refer to the specifications manual for more information on the compliance standards to which
the base station has been tested and approved.
Intended Purpose of This product is an FM radio transceiver. Its intended purpose is for radio
Product communication in Private Mobile Radio (PMR) services or Public Access
Mobile Radio (PAMR) services, to be used in all member states of the
European Union (EU) and states within the European Economic Area
(EEA).
Declaration of Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 123. You can download
Conformity the formal Declaration of Conformity from http://eudocs.taitradio.com/.
For Customers in This equipment must not be operated as a data repeater in Luxembourg
Luxembourg unless it is used in conjunction with an approved Channel Access Controller
that meets the requirements of ETSI standard EN 300 471.
3.4.2 Humidity
The humidity should not exceed 95% relative humidity through the
specified operating temperature range.
It is extremely important for the security of the site and its equipment that
you take adequate precautions against lightning strike. Because it is outside
the scope of this manual to provide comprehensive information on this
subject, we recommend that you conform to your country’s standards
organization or regulatory body.
You can also obtain the TBA0ST2 tool kit from your nearest Tait dealer. It
contains the basic tools needed to install, tune and service the base station.
Notice The cooling fans are mounted behind the front panel.
To ensure adequate airflow through the base station, do not operate it for
more than a few minutes with the fans disconnected (e.g. for servicing
purposes).
The maximum ambient temperature entering the cabinet must not exceed
the maximum temperature specified for the base station.
If the base station is installed in a rack or cabinet with other equipment with
different ventilation requirements, we recommend that the base station be
positioned below this equipment.
top view
b
20cm
(8in)
2U
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TF1
TF1
TF2
TF2
RF1
RF1
RF2
RF2
VOLUME
VOLUME
c
BUSY TF1 TF2 RF1 RF2 VOLUME
d BUSY
BUSY
TF1
TF1
TF2
TF2
RF1
RF1
RF2
RF2
VOLUME
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(≥4in) BUSY TF1 TF2 RF1 RF2 VOLUME
c c
If you have any other configuration, the performance of your system will
depend on how closely you comply with the base station airflow
requirements described above.
Unpacking the The base station is packed in a strong corrugated cardboard carton with top
Base Station and bottom foam cushions.
1. Cut the tape securing the flaps at the top of the carton and fold them
flat against the sides.
2. Rotate the carton carefully onto its side and then onto its top,
ensuring that none of the flaps is trapped underneath.
3. Slide the carton upwards over the foam cushions and lift it away.
Remove the cushion from the bottom of the base station.
Disposal of If you do not need to keep the packaging, we recommend that you recycle
Packaging it according to your local recycling methods. The foam cushions are CFC-
and HCFC-free and may be burnt in a suitable waste-to-energy combustion
facility, or compacted in landfill.
All base stations have an external DC input power connector which is used
as main power supply when no internal AC power supply unit is fitted.
When the internal AC power supply unit is fitted, the DC input can be used
as a DC backup power option. In case of AC mains failure the base station
will automatically and seamlessly switch to DC power input.
Figure 3.3 Base station mounting points (configuration with AC power supply unit shown)
D
b
G f
b main mounting holes e DC power connector
We recommend that you route all cables to and from the base station along
the side of the cabinet so the cooling airflow is not restricted.
Cables must be routed so that they do not restrict the air outlets at the rear
of the base station.
3.8.5 Accessories
Overview This section gives an overview of looms and cables, and describes the
specifications and pinouts of the external and internal connectors.
RF
RF connector SI Board
AC Input Filter
J103
J110
Relay Driver
Temperature
DC Output
Factory
Module
J202
Transmitter
J600
J109
Sensor only
Module
J102
J101
J100
SK100
SK101
Transmitter/SI
PL100
Auxiliary
connector
SK103
RF
RF connector
Receiver
Module
AC
SK100
SK101
Receiver/SI
PL100
Auxiliary
connector
Fan power
PL101
PL5 PL4
Receiver/UI
Transmitter/UI UI Board
SK3
Prog/Mic
Configuration with internal AC power supply unit shown
Connector
Figure 4.2 External connectors (configuration with internal AC Power supply unit shown)
programming/microphone
connector (PROG/MIC)
AC Power If an internal AC power supply unit is fitted, the AC power supply will
Connection accept mains input voltages of either 195VAC to 264VAC or 99VAC to
135VAC. Refer to the ratings label on the rear of the base station.
The AC power connector at the rear of the base station is a standard 3-way
AC pin connector.
The base station must be installed so that the rear of the base station is
located in a service access area. The plug of the AC power supply cord is
intended as the disconnect device. Therefore, the socket-outlet must be
installed near the equipment and must be readily accessible.
Ensure that all power sources (AC and DC) are disconnected
before opening the base station.
The base station will not charge the battery via the DC power connector
when an internal AC power supply unit is fitted.
The DC power connector (J105) at the rear of the base station is a heavy-
duty M4 screw terminal connector suitable for many forms of connection.
1 13.8VDC input
2 ground input
external view
You must connect the DC supply from the battery to the base station via a
readily accessible disconnect device such as a fuse or DC-rated circuit
breaker with the appropriate rating, as shown in the table below. The DC
input leads should be of a suitable gauge to ensure less than 0.2V drop at
maximum load over the required length of lead.
Circuit
Nominal Supply Input Voltage Recommended
Breaker/Fuse
Voltage Range Wire Gaugea
Rating
Terminate the DC input leads with a suitable crimp connector for attaching
to the J105 M4 screws.
Circuit Breaker
or Fuse
TB7100
base station
Battery
Ground Point The ground point is a terminal for grounding the tray to the mounting rack.
1 RF RF analog
B C
2 GND RF ground
rear view
For programming the base station, the PROG/MIC port must be used (see
below).
The internal connectors of the transmitter and receiver are the same for both
modules.
RF Connectors The RF connectors of the transmitter and the receiver are N-type
connectors with an impedance of 50 Ω.
DC Power The DC power connectors of the transmitter and the receiver are the
Connectors interface for the primary 13.8V power source. There are different
DC power connectors for the 50W/40W and 25W versions.
external view
User Interface The user interface connectors (SK100) of the transmitter and the receiver is
Connector a 15-way moulded plastic connector.
Signal Type
Pin Signal Name Notes
Transmitter Receiver
1 RX AUD no connection no connection no connection
2 13.8VDC no connection output +13V8DC for UI board
17 18 3 CH TXD input input programming data
15 16 4 CH PTT input no connection microphone PTT
13 14 5 CH MIC AUD input output audio from microphone
6 AGND ground ground analog ground
11 12
7 CH RXD output output programming data
9 10
8 DGND ground ground digital ground
7 8 9 CH ON OFF output output digital ground
5 6 10 VOL WIP DC input input volume control
3 4 11 CH SPI D0 output output
1 2 12 CH LE output output
13 CH GPIO1 output output digital ground
external view 14 3.3VDC no connection output +3V3DC for UI board
pins 1 to 17 closest to PCB 15 CH SPI D1 input input
16 CH SPI CLK output output
17 SPK- no connection output speaker audio
18 SPK+ no connection output speaker audio
DC Power The two DC power connectors (J102 and J103) on the SI board are heavy-
Connectors duty M4 screw terminals. J102 (if fitted) accepts power from the internal AC
power supply unit. J103 distributes the DC power to the transmitter and the
receiver.
external view
System Interface The system interface connector (J101) to the transmitter is a 16-way surface-
Connector to mounted connector.
Transmitter
User Interface The user interface connector (SK1) to the transmitter is a 16-way
Connector to MicroMaTch connector.
Transmitter
This section describes how to open and close the base station.
d
e
f
Configuration with internal AC power supply unit shown
g
Opening the Ensure that all power sources (AC and DC) are disconnected
Base Station before opening the base station.
2. Remove the fuse e at the rear of the base station to disconnect the
base station from DC power.
Notice Before opening the base station, disconnect the base station
from any test equipment.
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7. Use a Torx T10 screwdriver to remove the countersunk screws.
Remove the tray cover b.
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6 Preparation for Operation
6.1 Introduction
The base station operation can be modified by the use of links (see
Table 6.1) and programmable settings.
The base station can be configured for operation in the following basic
modes of operation:
■ Line-controlled base: The base station transmit audio and key is derived
via the system interface. Audio response is link-selectable.
■ Talk through repeater (voice): The receiver audio is directly connected
to the transmitter and the transmitter is keyed by the receiver gate.
Audio response in this mode is software-selectable.
■ RF modem: Data on the serial interface is connected to the transmitter
and the receiver.
■ Data repeater: The received data line is connected to the transmit data
line. receiver gate and transmitter key signals are not used.
■ TaitNet trunking.
Table 6.1 System Interface links
a. The positions of these links on the PCB are illustrated later in this section. They are
also illustrated in TN-1264-AN.
Examples are:
■ line-controlled base
■ talk through repeater
■ RF modem
■ data repeater
■ TaitNet trunking.
Where applicable, the procedure for setting any of the audio levels or other
adjustment points will be described, along with the procedure for measuring
a variety of parameters commonly monitored.
RF In RF Out
Receiver Transmitter
Rx Audio
Tx Audio
Rx Gate
The following test equipment is used to setup the base station for line-
controlled base operation:
■ TBA0STU calibration test unit (CTU) which includes the CTU adaptor
and CTU cable, or
■ TBA0ST1 calibration test unit (CTU), TBB0STU-TBB CTU adaptor
(220-02068-xx) and CTU cable (219-02888-xx)
■ PC, programming cables and the TB7100 programming application
■ digital voltmeter
■ DC power supply (not necessary with internal AC power supply unit
option)
■ RF test set with:
■ RF power meter
■ modulation analyzer
■ RF signal generator
■ sinad meter
■ audio distortion meter
Calibration Test Unit The CTU is used to configure and test the base station. The same CTU is
(CTU) used for TB8000 and TB9000 base station equipment, so only some of the
features on the CTU apply to the TB7100 base station. The CTU adaptor
is plugged into the system connector of the CTU. The CTU cable is
plugged into the system connector of the base station.
Do not plug the adaptor into the base station - it must be plugged into
the CTU.
2. Plug the adaptor into the system connector on the CTU. Connect the
adaptor cable to the system connector of the base station.
Connections between the CTU and the test equipment will vary and are
described in the relevant test steps.
6. Connect the 13.8V power supply to the DC input on the base station,
ensuring correct polarity.
RF comms set
Oscilloscope
AC input
(BNC)
TBA0STU
Receiver
power
connector
PROG/MIC
TMAA20-04 cable
serial port
Test PC
(RJ12)
serial port
(DB9) T2000-A19 cable
T950-001
USB1.1 to serial
DB9 adapter
(optional)
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
J400 Tx Key 3 1-2 Line-controlled Base mode External PTT signal to transmitter
Source
J502 Tx Audio 3 1-2 Line-controlled Base mode Balanced and unbalanced audio
Source inputs to transmitter
J503 Rx Audio 3 2-3 Line-controlled Base mode Received audio to balanced and
Destination unbalanced audio outputs
W401 TOI 9V Enable 2 Not Tone on Idle disable Refer “Tone On Idle (TOI)” on
W402 TOI 4.5V Enable 2 fitted page 102 to enable idle tone.
J401 Relay Polarity 3 1-2 Energized for receiver active Default is 1-2
Control gate
2-3 Energized for receiver
inactive gate
J206 Fan Control 1 3 1-2 Fan controlled by J207 Default position is 1-2
2-3 Fan always on
J401
J207
W401
W402
J206
J507
J501
Turn on the power supply and check that the base station powers up
correctly:
■ The power LED on the user interface lights up.
■ The LCD indicates the current channel number.
6.3.5 Programming
3. Use the reset to defaults command under the file menu to ensure all
the mandatory and recommended settings are in their correct default
states.
4. Open the specifications form and select the correct RF band, not
required if the transmitter file was read.
5. Open the channels form and add as many channels as are required.
For each channel enter the:
■ transmit frequency
■ Tx subaudible signalling value (leave as “None”)
■ power level
■ bandwidth.
6. Open the key settings form and select the required function for each
function key.
For example:
■ FN1 = Preset Channel
■ FN2 = Preset Channel
■ FN3 = Preset Channel
■ FN4 = None
3. Use the reset to defaults command under the file menu to ensure all
the mandatory and recommended settings are in their correct default
states.
4. Open the specifications form and select the correct RF band, not
required if the receiver file was read.
5. Open the channels form and add as many channels as are required.
For each channel enter:
■ receive frequency
■ Rx subaudible signalling value (leave as “None”)
■ squelch setting
■ bandwidth.
6. Open the key settings form and select the required function for each
function key.
For example:
■ FN1 = Preset Channel (same as transmitter)
Unbalanced Line 1. Connect the unbalanced output from the CTU to the audio input
port on the test set and set up the test set to measure the audio level.
4. Verify that the receiver gate opens and the busy LED turns on.
Balanced Line 1. Connect the line output from the CTU to the audio input port on
the test set and set up the test set to measure the audio level.
5. Verify that the receiver gate opens and the busy LED turns on.
6. Adjust RV503 (BAL OUT) on the rear panel to set the balanced
output to the required level (typically -10dBm).
This section describes how to test some parameters which are commonly
monitored.
Sensitivity The sensitivity can be measured using either the balanced or unbalanced
audio output.
1. Connect the required audio output from the CTU to the audio input
port on the test set.
2. Connect the RF output from the test set to the Rx input on the rear
panel.
6. Verify that the receiver gate opens and the busy LED turns on.
This level will vary depending on the bandwidth and frequency response
of the channel. Consult the specifications manual for values.
If the mute closes before 12dB SINAD is reached then squelch override
may be programmed to a function key.
Pressing this key will prevent the mute from closing.
RSSI Level 1. Connect a voltmeter to the RSSI test point on the CTU.
Mute Thresholds The mute thresholds can be measured using either the balanced or
unbalanced output.
1. Connect the required audio output from the CTU to the audio input
port on the test set.
5. Verify that the receiver gate opens and the busy LED turns on.
6. Reduce the RF level until the mute closes. This RF level is the mute
close threshold.
7. Increase the RF level until the mute opens. This RF level is the mute
open threshold.
Distortion The Rx Distortion can be measured using either the balanced or unbalanced
output.
Before beginning this test verify the test set is rated to handle the transmit
power being tested.
1. Connect the required audio output from the CTU to the audio input
port on the test set.
Balanced Line 1. Set up the test set to measure the transmitter modulation level.
2. Connect the CTU line input to the audio output port on the test set.
3. Set up the test set audio output to be 1kHz at the required line level
(typically –10dBm).
4. Activate the Tx Key switch and verify that the transmission is at the
programmed power and frequency.
5. Adjust RV500 (BAL IN) on the rear panel to the required deviation
(typically 60% of full system deviation).
Unbalanced Line 1. Set up the test set to measure the transmitter modulation level.
2. Connect the CTU unbalanced input to the audio output port on the
test set.
3. Set up the test set audio output to be 1kHz at the required line level
(typically 1Vp-p).
4. Activate the Tx Key switch and verify that the transmission is at the
programmed power level and frequency.
Tx Power and 1. Set up the test set to measure frequency and power level.
Frequency
2. Activate the Tx Key switch on the CTU.
3. Verify that the measured power level and frequency match the
programmed settings, within the expected accuracy of the test set and
taking into account cable losses.
If the measured value does not agree with the programmed settings, the
transmitter module is either faulty or needs recalibrating.
Audio Distortion When measuring the transmitter audio distortion, the audio input signal can
be via either the balanced or unbalanced audio input.
1. Connect the audio output from the test set to the required CTU
audio input.
3. Set up the test set audio generator output to be 1kHz and at the level
required to produce 60% full system deviation (this is the same level
used in the audio level adjustment section).
4. Activate the Tx Key switch and verify that the measured deviation is
60% of full system deviation.
If the measured value does not agree with the programmed settings, the
transmitter module is either faulty or needs recalibrating.
Maximum When measuring the maximum deviation, the audio input signal can be via
Deviation either the balanced or unbalanced audio input.
If CTCSS is to be added, this should be done before carrying out this test.
Refer to “Enabling Subaudible Signalling” on page 99 for instructions.
2. Connect the audio output from the test set to the required CTU
audio input.
3. Set up the test set audio generator output to be 1kHz and at the
required level to produce 60% full system deviation (this is the level
used in the audio level adjustment section).
5. Increase the test set audio generator output level by 20dB and sweep
the audio frequency from 100Hz to 4kHz.
6. The maximum measured deviation level should not exceed the full
system deviation programmed for the channel.
RF In RF Out
Receiver Transmitter
Rx Audio
Tx Audio
Rx Gate
Tx Key
System Interface
The following test equipment is used to setup the base station for talk
through repeater operation:
■ PC, programming cables and the TB7100 programming application
■ digital voltmeter
■ DC power supply
4. Connect the 13.8V power supply to the DC input on the base station,
ensuring correct polarity.
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
J400 Tx Key 3 2-3 Talk Through Repeater Receiver gate keys transmitter
Source mode
J502 Tx Audio 3 2-3 Talk Through Repeater Transmitter audio taken from the
Source mode receiver
J503 Rx Audio 3 1-2 Talk Through Repeater Received audio to the transmitter
Destination mode
W401 TOI 9V Enable 2 Not Tone on Idle disable Tone on idle not used in repeater
W402 TOI 4.5V Enable 2 fitted configuration
J206 Fan Control 1 3 1-2 Fan controlled by J207 Default position is 1-2
2-3 Fan always on
J207
W401
W402
J206
J507
J501
Turn on the power supply and check that the base station powers up
correctly:
■ The power LED on the user interface lights up.
■ The LCD indicates the current channel number.
6.4.5 Programming
If a soft tail setting is required see later in this chapter “Soft Off (Tx Tail
Time)” on page 101.
The basic operation of the base station has already been tested as a line-
controlled base. This section describes the additional functional tests
required to verify that the base station is operating correctly as a repeater.
1. Set up the test set to measure the transmitter power and frequency
output.
2. Set the RF signal generator to the correct frequency for the receiver.
If subaudible signalling has been added, also modulate the carrier with
the required signal.
1. Set up the test set to measure the modulation level and frequency.
2. Set the RF signal generator to the correct frequency for the receiver.
3. Modulate the RF carrier with a 1kHz audio tone at 60% full system
deviation.
If subaudible signalling has been added, also modulate the carrier with
the required signal.
5. The receiver busy LED turns on and the transmitter keys up and
transmits at the programmed power level and frequency.
The transmitted signal will be the same as received. If subaudible
signalling has been enabled, the required sub-tone will also be
transmitted.
Audio Frequency When a talk through repeater is created by linking the audio path using links
Response J502 and J503, the default frequency response is flat audio. The pre/de-
emphasis links J500 and J501 are not in the audio path and have no effect.
Repeater Talk When a talk through repeater is created by linking the audio path using links
Through Gain J502 and J503, the repeater will have no talk through gain. If talk through
gain is required internally link the base station for line-controlled base
operation. Then externally configure it to operate as a repeater by linking
the following pins on a 25pin male D-range connector and plugging the
connector into the system connector on the rear panel of the base station.
Pins Function
14 to 15 Rx Gate to Tx Key
6.5 RF Modem
In RF modem mode the transmitter and receiver are connected to the serial
interface and any data on the serial interface is transmitted. Any data
received is forwarded to the PC.
RF In RF Out
Receiver Transmitter
Rx Data
Tx Data
Serial Interface
The following test equipment is used to setup the base station for RF
modem operation:
■ TBA0STU calibration test unit (CTU) which includes the CTU adaptor
and CTU cable, or
■ TBA0ST1 calibration test unit (CTU), TBB0STU-TBB CTU adaptor
(220-02068-xx) and CTU cable (219-02888-xx)
■ PC, programming cables and the TB7100 programming application
■ digital voltmeter
■ DC power supply
■ RF test set with:
■ RF power meter
Calibration Test Unit The CTU is used to configure and test the base station. The same CTU is
(CTU) used for TB8000 and TB9000 base station equipment, so only some of the
features on the CTU apply to the TB7100 base station. The CTU adaptor
is plugged into the system connector of the CTU. The CTU cable is
plugged into the system connector of the base station.
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
J400 Tx Key 3 1-2 External Tx key source Use this setting because the
Source transmitter will automatically key
up when there is data to send so
should not be keyed by the
receiver gate.
J206 Fan Control 1 3 1-2 Fan controlled by J207 Default position is 1-2
2-3 Fan always on
J207 Fan Control 2 3 2-3 Fan temperature-controlled Do not use position 1-2 (Tx key-
activated fan). The transmitter will
automatically key up when there
is data to send. This will not
activate the Tx key line and
therefore will not activate the fan.
J207
J206
Turn on the power supply and check that the base station powers up
correctly:
■ The power LED on the user interface lights up.
■ The LCD indicates the current channel number.
6.5.5 Programming
Transmitter 1. Read the transmitter or start with a new transmitter data file.
2. Use the reset to defaults command under the file menu to ensure all
the mandatory and recommended settings are in their correct default
states.
4. Open the channels form summary tab. Add as many channels as are
required and for each channel enter the following:
■ transmit frequency
■ Tx subaudible signalling value
■ power level
■ bandwidth.
5. Open the channels form details tab and for each channel check the
Use channel for data check box.
9. Open the data form RF modems tab. The THSD modem settings do
not apply and can be ignored. In the FFSK modem section set up the
following:
■ Ignore CTCSS/DCS can be disabled (CTCSS/DCS is not used
in this example).
■ Enable Check Packet Length.
■ Disable FFSK Tone Blanking.
■ FFSK Lead-In Delay default of 500ms is suitable but can be
changed.
■ FFSK Lead-Out Delay default of 200ms is suitable but can be
changed.
Receiver 1. Read the receiver or start with a new receiver data file.
2. Use the reset to defaults command under the file menu to ensure all
the mandatory and recommended settings are in their correct default
states.
4. Open the channels form summary tab. Add as many channels as are
required and for each channel enter the following:
■ receive frequency
■ Rx subaudible signalling value
■ squelch setting
■ bandwidth.
6. Open the key settings form and select the required function for each
function key. For example:
■ FN1 = Preset Channel (same as transmitter)
■ FN2 = Preset Channel (same as transmitter)
■ FN3 = Preset Channel (same as transmitter)
■ FN4 = Monitor / Squelch override
9. Open the data form RF modems tab. The THSD modem settings do
not apply and can be ignored. In the FFSK modem section set up the
following:
■ Ignore CTCSS/DCS can be disabled (CTCSS/DCS is not used
in this example).
■ Enable Check Packet Length.
■ Disable FFSK Tone Blanking.
■ FFSK Lead-In Delay default of 500ms is suitable but can be
changed.
■ FFSK Lead-Out Delay default of 200ms is suitable but can be
changed.
Transmitter 1. Read the transmitter or start with a new transmitter data file.
2. Use the reset to defaults command under the file menu to ensure all
the mandatory and recommended settings are in their correct default
states.
5. Open the channels form details tab and for each channel check the
use channel for data check box.
6. Open the key settings form and select the required function for each
function key. For example:
■ FN1 = Preset Channel
■ FN2 = Preset Channel
■ FN3 = Preset Channel
■ FN4 = None
9. Open the data form RF modems tab. The FFSK modem settings do
not apply and can be ignored. In the THSD modem section set up
the following:
■ Wide band modem enabled
■ Layer 2 Protocol enabled
■ Forward Error Correction disabled
■ THSD Lead-in Delay default of 30ms is acceptable.
2. Use the reset to defaults command under the file menu to ensure all
the mandatory and recommended settings are in their correct default
states.
4. Open the channels form summary tab. Add as many channels as are
required and for each channel enter the following:
■ receive frequency
■ Rx subaudible signalling value = Ignored in THSD Mode
■ squelch setting
■ bandwidth.
5. Open the channels form details tab and for each channel check the
use channel for data check box.
6. Open the key settings form and select the required function for each
function key. For example:
■ FN1 = Preset Channel (same as transmitter)
■ FN2 = Preset Channel (same as transmitter)
■ FN3 = Preset Channel (same as transmitter)
■ FN4 = Monitor / Squelch override.
9. Open the data form RF modems tab. The FFSK modem settings do
not apply and can be ignored. In the THSD modem section set up
the following:
6.5.9 Verification
The test setup is shown in “RF modem test setup” on page 85.
Antenna
Dummy Load
TM8000 Mobile
Radio
Terminal
Terminal
System Interface Application
Application
Transmitter
Receiver
RF In RF Out
Receiver Transmitter
Rx Data
Tx Data
System Interface
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
J400 Tx Key 3 1-2 External Tx key source Use this setting because the
Source transmitter will automatically key
up when there is data to send so
should not be keyed by the
receiver gate.
J206 Fan Control 1 3 1-2 Fan controlled by J207 Default position is 1-2
2-3 Fan always on
J207 Fan Control 2 3 2-3 Fan temperature-controlled Do not use position 1-2 (Tx key-
activated fan). The transmitter will
automatically key up when there
is data to send. This will not
activate the Tx key line and
therefore will not activate the fan.
J207 J206
Turn on the power supply and check that the base station powers up
correctly:
■ The power LED on the user interface lights up.
■ The LCD indicates the current channel number.
Antenna
Dummy Load
Receiver
For more information, refer to the technical note TN-1033-AN “Using the
Tait TB7100 in TaitNet MPT1327 Trunked Networks” available from
http://support.taitradio.com.
3. Plug the RJ45 plug on the TMAA20-04 adaptor cable into the
PROG/MIC connector located on the front panel of the base station.
Appearance The TB7100 programming application has been optimized for mouse
navigation. Most features can be easily enabled and configured using a check
box or drop down list and the frequencies for each channel are simply typed
into a table.
Menus Located along the top of the screen, these allow the user to
perform functions such as opening or saving data files, and
reading or programming the modules.
Toolbar Located just below the menu bar, the toolbar allows easy
access to the most commonly used menu items.
Radio Model Toolbar Located just below the toolbar, this indicates whether a newly
loaded file type is for a receiver or transmitter module. It also
allows the required module type to be selected when a new
data file is being created.
Forms Tree Located on the left side of the screen, the Forms Tree lists all
the forms that are available for editing.
Separate Data Files The base station has separate transmitter and receiver modules, which are
independently programmed with their required settings. This means that the
base station will have two data files, one for the transmitter and one for the
receiver.
New Data Files The reset to defaults feature in the TB7100 programming application makes
it easy to create a new data file. The required module type (receiver or
transmitter) is selected by pressing the appropriate button on the radio
model toolbar. The reset to defaults feature under the file menu is used to
reset all the settings to their default states. This ensures all the mandatory and
recommended settings are correct before starting to create a new data file.
The customer-specific settings for the current application are entered. Reset
to defaults only affects the currently active radio model, so the correct radio
model must be selected first. If “reset to defaults” is greyed out, then the
settings are already in their default states.
Existing Data Files An existing data file can be read out of a transmitter or receiver module or
loaded from file. The radio model toolbar in the TB7100 programming
application will automatically update when a data file is loaded or read out
of a module to indicate whether the file is for a receiver or transmitter
module. The file can then be edited and saved or programmed back into the
module.
It is possible to read the receiver module and then the transmitter module
and have both data files loaded at the same time. The radio model toolbar
can then be used to toggle between the two data files.When editing is
complete, it is important to ensure the receiver/transmitter programming
switch position matches the currently active data file before program-
ming the module.
The mandatory settings must not be changed from their default states or the
base station will not operate correctly. The mandatory settings in the
receiver module are not the same as those in the transmitter module.
The reset to defaults feature in the TB7100 programming application will
ensure all mandatory settings are correct for the selected module type.
The mandatory settings are not locked out. It is possible to change a
mandatory setting from its required state.
Receiver Mandatory The mandatory settings for the receiver are shown below. If these change,
Settings the receiver will no longer operate.
The user-defined settings are specific to the customers application. These are
the only settings that need to be changed when configuring a base station
for operation. To set up a basic voice repeater or base station only the
channel information needs to be entered:
■ frequency
■ power level
■ bandwidth
■ squelch threshold
■ sub-audible signalling.
If the system is to be used for data then the data parameters also need to be
set correctly:
■ baud rate
■ flow control
■ error correction.
Signal Mirrored
Pin Direction Label Action Active Debounce
State To
Transmitter The user-defined settings for the transmitter digital IO are shown below.
Digital IO The cells in grey denote mandatory settings.
Signal Mirrored
Pin Direction Label Action Active Debounce
State To
Receiver Audio The user-defined settings for the receiver audio IO are shown below.
The cells in grey denote mandatory settings.
Although the individual modules are capable of these features, they cannot
be fully supported by the base station because of its two-module
configuration. A few examples of features that are not fully supported by the
base station are:
■ selcall
■ two tone
■ emergency mode
■ scanning
■ encryption (voice inversion).
Recommended To explain recommended settings more clearly, two Selcall examples are
Settings Examples given below. The first example shows that, although Selcall is not a
supported feature of the base station, systems designers have much more
flexibility to meet a customer’s requirement.
Example One A customer has a requirement to remotely turn on external lighting at the
base station site.
Although Selcall is not a supported feature of the base station, it is likely that
enabling Selcall in the receiver could meet this customer’s requirement.
With Selcall enabled, a control status could be programmed to turn on a
Example Two The customer also wants an acknowledgement sent back to confirm that the
command to turn on the lights was received.
The base station also has four user-defined function keys on the user
interface, and programmable digital input and output lines on the system
connector.
The tables below list the options that can be assigned to the function keys
and the digital input and output lines. The grey cells can be programmed
but are not recommended (see “Recommended Settings” on page 96).
Transmitter Module 1. Read the data file out of the transmitter module.
2. Open the channels form and select the required tone in the Tx Sig
column.
3. Open the Networks > Basic Settings > Subaudible Signalling tab and
configure the subaudible signalling settings (the defaults are suitable
for most applications).
Receiver Module 1. Read the data file out of the receiver module.
2. Open the channels table and select the required tone in the Rx Sig
column.
3. Open the Networks > Basic Settings > Subaudible Signalling tab and
configure the subaudible signalling settings (the defaults are suitable
for most applications).
4. The Rx tap out point in the receiver (Programmable I/O audio tab)
must be changed to R5. This means that an incoming tone/code is
filtered out by the receiver.
Before carrying out these tests, the base station must be configured as a line-
controlled base. It must also be connected to the test equipment as described
in “Test Equipment Setup” on page 63.
Tx Subaudible 1. Set up the test set to measure the modulation level and frequency.
Signalling Deviation
2. Ensure the test set audio output is turned off, or disconnect the CTU
audio input from the test set.
Rx Subaudible 1. Connect the balanced audio output from the CTU to the audio input
Signalling Decode port on the test set.
2. Set up the test set to measure the audio level and distortion.
5. Verify that the busy LED on the front panel of the base station turns
on but the Rx gate LED on the CTU does not turn on, and no audio
output is detected from the balanced line output.
7. Verify that the Rx gate LED on the CTU turns on, and that the 1kHz
audio tone is detected by the test set, and that the measured distortion
level is within the receiver specifications.
8. Turn off the subaudible signal and check that the audio output mutes
again.
Method 2 1. The receiver must not be programmed with any subaudible tones in
the channel table.
2. The Rx tap out point in the receiver (Programmable I/O audio tab)
must be left as the default value of R4. This means that an incoming
tone/code is not filtered out by the receiver.
Potential Problems 1. The Rx gate may close before end of reverse tone burst (RTB).
This means the re-transmitted RTB may be shorter than incoming
RTB. A Tx tail (soft off) should be added to overcome this.
New Firmware For systems with firmware version 2.10.00.07 (or later) and TB7100
(with or without programming application version 1.10.00.0001 (or later):
subaudible
signalling) ■ Enter a delay time between 0 (default) and 5000ms in the PTT
Deactivation Delay field of the PTT > Ext. PTT 1 tab.
Older Firmware For systems with firmware versions before 2.10.00.07 and TB7100
(with subaudible programming application versions before 1.10.00.0001:
signalling)
Older Firmware If subaudible signalling is not used, adding a lead-out delay will have no
(without effect. If soft-off operation is still required, create a Tx tail time as follows:
subaudible
signalling)
1. Remove the cover as detailed in “Opening the Base Station” on
page 57.
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
Table 6.10 Soft off - link settings
W302 TX_Key to 2 Fitted When fitted this allows two Default is fitted
TX_GPIO6 link Not fitted external PTTs to control the
transmitter; used for soft
off mode
W301 W300 W302 J401 W402 RV400 RV401 W401 J207 J222 RV200 J206
Link Settings 1. Remove the cover as detailed in “Opening the Base Station” on
page 57.
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
W402 TOI 4.5V Enable 2 Fitted Tone on Idle oscillator Default is fitted
enable
Not fitted Tone on Idle oscillator
disable
The potentiometers for the tone on idle adjustments shown in the table
below can be found on the SI board. Refer to Figure 6.12 on page 102 for
the potentiometer location.
Potentiometer Function
Link Settings 1. Remove the cover as detailed in “Opening the Base Station” on
page 57.
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
J206 Fan Control 1 3 1-2 Fans controlled by J207 Default position is 1-2
2-3 Fans always on
Figure 6.13 temperature threshold-to-voltage relationship (RV200 and test point J222)
80 176
70 158
60 140
50 122
Temperature 104
40
30 86
20 68
10 50
0 32
0.92 0.98 1.04 1.10 1.16 1.22 1.28 1.34 1.40 1.46 1.52
Voltage
Notice When using THSD and the user interface PTT, the fan setting
should be temperature-controlled or always on. This is because the user
interface PTT line does not toggle the Tx-key line on the system inter-
face and the THSD is only on for short burst of time never allowing the
fan time to spin up.
Link Settings 1. Remove the cover as detailed in “Opening the Base Station” on
page 57.
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
When Tx/Rx digital input 1-4 are used for channel selection only 16 binary
or 10 BCD channels are available.
When Tx/Rx digital input 1-4 and another line, made from the shorting of
Tx digital in/out 1 and Rx digital in/out 1 on the system interface
connector are used then a total of 32 binary or 20 BCD channels are
selectable. Requires link W300 to be fitted.
Link Settings 1. Remove the cover as detailed in “Opening the Base Station” on
page 57.
3. Fit the cover as detailed in “Closing the Base Station” on page 58.
J401 Relay Polarity 3 1-2 Energized for receiver active Default is 1-2
Control gate
2-3 Energized for receiver
inactive gate
This option will allow all 99 channels to be selected from the function
buttons.
The base station is designed to be very reliable and should require little
maintenance. However, performing regular checks will prolong the life of
the equipment and prevent problems from happening.
It is beyond the scope of this manual to list every check that you should
perform on your base station. The type and frequency of maintenance
checks will depend on the location and type of your system. The checks and
procedures listed below can be used as a starting point for your maintenance
schedule.
These basic checks will provide an overview of how well your base station
is operating.
System Interface There are no special maintenance requirements for the System interface.
Ventilation The base station has been designed to have a front-to-back cooling airflow.
We strongly recommend that you periodically check and maintain the
ventilation requirements described in “Ventilation” on page 39 to ensure a
long life and trouble-free operation for your base station.
Cooling Fans The cooling fans have a long service life and have no special maintenance
requirements.
Battery If you are using battery, you should check the batteries regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
A
accessory An accessory is an ancillary device fitted externally to a base station, such as
an external microphone.
active The digital outputs can be programmed to be active high or low when the
selected action is true. The digital inputs can be programmed to be active
high or low for a selected action. All base station digital outputs are open
collector.
audible indicators The radio’s audible indicators are used in combination with visual indicators
to provide feedback to the radio user. Types of audible indicators are
incoming call tones, warning tones, confirmation tones, keypress
confidence tones and signalling sidetones.
B
backlighting The radio’s display or keypad lights up when there is activity on the radio,
such as when a key is pressed or when a call is received. The value of the
backlighting timer and how backlighting was activated determine how long
backlighting remains on.
backlighting timer The backlighting timer determines how long backlighting remains on once
it is activated.
balanced line A balanced line has two wires carrying equal and opposite signals. It is
typically used in a line-connected base station for connecting to the
despatcher console. The system interface identifies the balanced line out as
Rx line output + and Rx line output -, and the balanced line in as Tx line
input + and Tx line input -.
BCD BCD (binary coded decimal) is a code in which a string of four binary digits
represents a decimal number.
birdie killer A birdie killer is an internal circuitry switch that greatly reduces the effect
of a birdie on a channel.
brownout A dip in the supply voltage sufficient to put the control section into
hardware reset.
C
Calibration The Calibration Application is a utility for calibrating various parts of the
Application receiver and transmitter circuitry.
channel A channel is a frequency pair (or just a single frequency in a simplex system).
channel spacing Channel spacing is the frequency difference between adjacent channels.
channel table The channel table is the base station’s database of channel configurations.
city squelch When a radio’s noise mute threshold is programmed for city squelch, the
radio is less sensitive to interference than if programmed for country squelch
and so stronger signals are required for the radio’s speaker to unmute.
City squelch is also known as local squelch.
configuration file A configuration file consists of all the configuration settings needed for a
base station, stored as a file in the configurations folder. Configuration files
have the extension *.t7p. The TB7100 uses two files, one for the receiver
and one for the transmitter.
country squelch When a radio’s squelch threshold is programmed for country squelch, the
radio is more sensitive than if programmed for city squelch and so the radio’s
speaker unmutes more readily. When programmed for country squelch, the
radio can be used in areas where the signal may be weak and where
maximum range is desirable.
Country squelch is also known as distant squelch.
CTCSS/DCS filter The CTCSS/DCS filter removes any CTCSS or DCS tones that may be
present on the received audio. The filter limits the range of frequencies the
radio passes from the incoming signal to the speaker and so in some
situations affects signal quality. Filtering can be automatically switched off
for channels that do not have CTCSS or DCS.
CTU A Calibration Test Unit (CTU) is a device used to assist in making testing
and calibration of the TB7100 easier.
D
DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter. A device for converting a digital signal to an
analog signal that represents the same information.
DCS DCS (digital coded squelch), also known as DPL (digital private line), is a
type of subaudible signalling used for segregating groups of users. DCS
codes are identified by a three-digit octal number, which forms part of the
continuously repeating code word. When assigning DCS signalling for a
channel, you specify the three-digit code.
digital signal The device in a radio that analyses and processes signals in the digital
processor domain. Also known as DSP.
duty cycle Duty cycle is used in relation to the transmitter. It is the proportion of time
(expressed as a percentage) during which the transmitter is keyed.
The transmitter can be operated continuously.
E
EIA Electronic Industries Alliance. Accredited by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) and responsible for developing
telecommunications and electronics standards in the USA.
F
FFSK FFSK (fast frequency shift keying). In Trunking applications this is the
method by which code words are sent over the control channel. In 1200
baud FFSK, a 1200 Hz tone represents a zero and an 1800 Hz tone
represents a one.
frequency band The range of frequencies that the equipment is capable of operating on.
front panel The part of the chassis that has the user interface on it.
Full Duplex Full duplex is the action of receiving and transmitting at the same time.
function key A function key is a key on a radio or radio accessory that can have functions
assigned to it.
G
gating Gating is the process of opening and closing the receiver audio path. When
a valid signal is received, the receiver audio path opens.
GPIO General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) lines are used on the TB7100 to
configure it for different modes.
H
hysteresis Hysteresis is the difference between the upper and lower trigger points. For
example, the receiver gate opens when the upper trigger point is reached,
but will not close until the level falls to the lower trigger point. An adequate
hysteresis prevents the receiver gate from repeatedly opening and closing
when the level is about that of the trigger point.
inactive Digital outputs are inactive if the base station is doing nothing to them. They
are floating, open collector outputs. Digital inputs are inactive when they are
open circuit.
indicator Indicators provide feedback to the radio user on how the current operation
is proceeding and on the operating state of the radio. For example, keypress
confidence tones are the tones heard when a keypad key or a function key
is pressed and tell the user that an action is permitted. Tait radios use
combinations of audible indicators and visual indicators.
K
kerchunking Kerchunking is transmitting for a second or less without saying anything in
order to test the base station. This results in a ‘kerchunk’ sound.
keypress confidence A keypress confidence tone is a type of audible indicators given each time
tone the user presses a key to confirm that the action selected is valid.
L
LCD A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is used on the TB7100 user interface to
display channel number.
line-controlled base A TB7100 is a line-controlled base station when it receives audio (sending
station it out via its systems interface), transmits audio received over its systems
interface, and its transmitter is keyed via the Tx Key line.
M
Mandatory Settings The mandatory settings are settings in the programming application that
must not be changed from their default states or the TB7100 will not
mute A mute controls the circumstances under which a received signal is passed
to the radio’s audio output. When a mute is active, the radio’s speaker audio
path opens under certain conditions, determined by the type of signalling
operating on a channel and the noise mute threshold.
N
noise mute The noise mute feature ensures that the radio’s speaker only unmutes when
an intelligible signal is received. A signal is considered intelligible when it is
strong enough to exceed a predetermined noise mute threshold.
noise mute The noise mute threshold is the level the signal must reach before it is
threshold regarded as intelligible and the radio’s mute is opened.
P
PA The PA (power amplifier) is a part of the transmitter that boosts the exciter
output to a certain level sufficient to transmit via the antenna.
Programming The programming application is used to create configuration files for the
Application base station. The programming application can read files from the base
station or load new files onto the base station.
programming The programming database is the information that is altered using the radio
database programming application.
programming mode The mode of operation of the radio in which computer equipment can read
from and write to the radio database.
quiet state The quiet state is the state the radio is in when monitor is inactive the radio
user does not have to listen to traffic that is not intended for them.
R
Recommended Recommended settings are settings in the programming application that
Settings should not be changed from the recommended default value, but unlike
mandatory settings, the user is permitted to make changes; providing they
verify the correct operation of the enabled or modified feature. No
guarantee is given that a feature will work if the recommended settings
disable the feature or if a recommended value is changed.
repeater A repeater receives a radio signal and re-transmits it. Use of a repeater
increases the coverage area of a two-way radio system and ensures more
reliable performance in areas where signals are reflected or attenuated by
buildings or terrain.
In a repeater-based system, the radio’s transmit frequency is the frequency
the repeater is listening on, and the radio’s receive frequency is the frequency
the repeater re-broadcasts signals on.
reverse tone burst Reverse tone bursts (RTB) can be used with CTCSS. When reverse tone
bursts are enabled, the phase of the generated tones is reversed for a number
of cycles just before transmission ceases. If the receiver is configured for
reverse tone burst, it responds by closing its gate faster than if the RTB were
not transmitted.
RF RF stands for radio frequency and refers to the part of the electromagnetic
spectrum used to transmit radio and television signals.
RSSI RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) feature that indicates the strength
of the received signal.
S
Selcall Selcall stands for “selective calling”, which is a signalling system that uses
sequences of audible tones to isolate calls intended for specific radios. Each
radio operating on a Selcall network can have a unique identity assigned.
Selcall is sometimes called multi-tone or five-tone.
signalling Non-voice coding on the channel for the purpose of identifying parties
and/or segregating user groups, e.g. CTCSS, DCS, DTMF, Selcall, two-
tone.
signalling mute When the signalling mute is enabled, the radio only unmutes when a valid
Selcall or two tone identity is received.
SINAD SINAD (Signal plus Noise and Distortion) is a measure of signal quality. It
is the ratio of (signal + noise + distortion) to (noise + distortion). A SINAD
of 12dB corresponds to a signal to noise voltage ratio of 4:1.
subaudible Subaudible signalling is signalling that is at the bottom end of the range of
signalling audible frequencies. The base station supports CTCSS and DCS subaudible
signalling.
switching range The switching range is the range of frequencies that the equipment is tuned
to operate on.
system interface The system interface is the set of inputs to and outputs from the base station
(excluding RF), provided by a module inside the tray.
T
TB7100 Base Station A TB7100 base station consists of the equipment necessary to receive and
transmit on one channel. Generally, this means receiver, transmitter and
system interface modules. Often abbreviated to TB7100 or base station.
Talk Through A TB7100 is a talk through repeater when its audio path is configured to
Repeater pass the audio it receives on to the transmitter, and its receiver gate signal is
configured to key the transmitter.
THSD Tait High Speed Data (THSD) is a proprietary data protocol. THSD uses a
four level frequency shift keying modulation scheme.
toggle The term toggle is used to describe the switching between two states.
TOI Tone On Idle (TOI) is an audio tone used on the receiver output to indicate
when the base station is idle.
transmit lockout The transmit lockout feature prevents the base station from transmitting for
a time once the transmit timer has expired.
U
unbalanced line An unbalanced line has one wire earthed. It is typically used for short
connections, for example, between a base station and a repeater on the same
site. The system interface identifies the wires of unbalanced lines with Rx
audio output, Tx audio input, and Ground.
User Defined The User Defined Settings are settings in the programming application that
Settings are specific to the customers application. These are the only settings that
need to be changed when configuring a TB7100 for operation.
user interface The user interface panel is an area at the front of the base station with
buttons, LEDs and other controls that let you interact with the base station.
V
valid signal A valid signal is a signal that the receiver responds to by opening the receiver
gate. A signal is valid for example when it is stronger than a minimum level
and when it has the specified subtone.
visual indicator The term “visual indicator” refers to a visual cue the radio gives to provide
feedback to the user. Visual indicators are used in combination with audible
indicators. Visual indicators include LEDs and LCD display text.
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is the ratio of the maximum peak
voltage anywhere on the line to the minimum value anywhere on the line.
A perfectly matched line has a VSWR of 1:1. A high ratio indicates that the
antenna subsystem is poorly matched.
W
Watchdog A watchdog circuit checks that the system is still responding. If the system
does not respond (because the firmware has locked up), the circuit resets the
system.
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semblies, emulations, enhancements fixes, modi- cutable code form, and the Documentation,
fications, translations and updates to or derivative solely in connection with Licensee's use of the
works from, the Software or Documentation, Designated Products for the useful life of the Des-
whether made by Tait or another party, or any ignated Products. This Agreement does not grant
improvements that result from Tait processes or, any rights to source code.
provision of information services. 3.2. If the Software licensed under this Agree-
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ment contains or is derived from Open Source malfunctioning. Temporary transfer of the Soft-
Software, the terms and conditions governing the ware to another device must be discontinued
use of such Open Source Software are in the when the original Designated Product is returned
Open Source Software Licenses of the copyright to operation and the Software must be removed
owner and not in this Agreement. If there is a from the other device.
conflict between the terms and conditions of this 4.4. Licensee will maintain, during the term of
Agreement and the terms and conditions of the this Agreement and for a period of two years
any applicable Open Source Software Licenses, thereafter, accurate records relating to this license
the terms and conditions of the Open Source grant to verify compliance with this Agreement.
Software Licenses will take precedence. For infor- Tait, or a third party nominated by Tait, may
mation about Open Source Components con- inspect Licensee’s premises, books and records,
tained in Tait products and the related Open upon reasonable prior notice to Licensee, during
Source licenses, see: Licensee’s normal business hours and subject to
http://support.taitradio.com/go/opensource Licensee's facility and security regulations. Tait is
Section 4 LIMITATIONS ON USE responsible for the payment of all expenses and
4.1. Licensee may use the Software only for costs of the inspection, provided that Licensee
Licensee's internal business purposes and only in shall indemnify Tait for all costs (including audit
accordance with the Documentation. Any other costs and legal costs on a solicitor client basis) if
use of the Software is strictly prohibited. Without Licensee has breached the terms of this Agree-
limiting the general nature of these restrictions, ment. Any information obtained by Tait during
Licensee will not make the Software available for the course of the inspection will be kept in strict
use by third parties on a "time sharing," "applica- confidence by Tait and used solely for the purpose
tion service provider," "service bureau" basis, or of verifying Licensee's compliance with the terms
for any other similar commercial rental or sharing of this Agreement.
arrangement. Section 5 OWNERSHIP AND TITLE
4.2. Licensee will not, and will not directly or Tait, its licensors, and its suppliers retain all of
indirectly allow or enable any third party to: (i) their Intellectual Property Rights in and to the
reverse engineer, disassemble, extract compo- Software and Documentation, in any form. No
nents, decompile, reprogram, or otherwise reduce rights are granted to Licensee under this Agree-
the Software or any portion thereof to a human ment by implication, estoppel or otherwise,
perceptible form or otherwise attempt to recreate except for those rights which are expressly
the source code; (ii) modify, adapt, create deriva- granted to Licensee in this Agreement. All Intel-
tive works of, or merge the Software; (iii) copy, lectual Property developed, originated, or pre-
reproduce, distribute, lend, or lease the Software pared by Tait in connection with providing the
or Documentation to any third party; (iv) grant Software, Designated Products, Documentation,
any sublicense or other rights in the Software or or related services, remains vested exclusively in
Documentation to any third party; (v) take any Tait, and Licensee will not have any shared devel-
action that would cause the Software or Docu- opment or other Intellectual Property Rights.
mentation to be placed in the public domain; (vi)
remove, or in any way alter or obscure any copy- Section 6 LIMITED WARRANTY;
right notice or other notice of Tait or third-party DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
licensor’s proprietary rights; (vii) provide, copy, 6.1. The commencement date and the term of the
transmit, disclose, divulge or make the Software Software warranty will be a period of one (1) year
or Documentation available to, or permit the use from Tait shipment of the Software. If Licensee is
of the Software by, any third party or on any not in breach of any obligations under this Agree-
machine except as expressly authorized by this ment, Tait warrants that the unmodified Software,
Agreement; or (viii) use, or permit the use of, the when used properly and in accordance with the
Software in a manner that would result in the pro- Documentation and this Agreement, will be free
duction of a copy of the Software by any means from a reproducible defect that eliminates the
whatsoever other than what is permitted in this functionality or successful operation of a feature
Agreement. Licensee may make one copy of the critical to the primary functionality or successful
Software to be used solely for archival, back-up, operation of the Software. Whether a defect has
or disaster recovery purposes; provided that occurred will be determined solely by Tait. Tait
Licensee may not operate that copy of the Soft- does not warrant that Licensee’s use of the Soft-
ware at the same time as the original Software is ware or the Designated Products will be uninter-
being operated. Licensee may make as many cop- rupted, error-free, completely free of Security
ies of the Documentation as it may reasonably Vulnerabilities, or that the Software or the Desig-
require for the internal use of the Software. nated Products will meet Licensee’s particular
4.3. Unless otherwise authorized by Tait in writ- requirements. Tait makes no representations or
ing, Licensee will not, and will not enable or warranties with respect to any third-party sof-
allow any third party to: (i) install a copy of the tware included in the Software.
Software on more than one unit of a Designated 6.2 Tait sole obligation to Licensee, and Licensee’s
Product; or (ii) copy or transfer Software installed exclusive remedy under this warranty, is to use
on one unit of a Designated Product to any other reasonable efforts to remedy any material Soft-
device. Licensee may temporarily transfer Soft- ware defect covered by this warranty. These
ware installed on a Designated Product to another efforts will involve either replacing the media or
device if the Designated Product is inoperable or attempting to correct significant, demonstrable
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program or documentation errors or Security ment. Except as stated in the foregoing, Licensee
Vulnerabilities. If Tait cannot correct the defect and any transferee(s) authorised by this Section
within a reasonable time, then at Tait option, Tait may not otherwise transfer or make available any
will replace the defective Software with function- Tait Software to any third party nor permit any
ally equivalent Software, license to Licensee sub- party to do so. Licensee will, on request, make
stitute Software which will accomplish the same available evidence reasonably satisfactory to Tait
objective, or terminate the license and refund demonstrating compliance with all the foregoing.
Licensee’s paid license fee. If Tait investigation of Section 8 TERM AND TERMINATION
the perceived defect reveals that no such defect in 8.1. Licensee’s right to use the Software and Doc-
fact exists, Tait may recover its costs in respect of umentation will commence when the Designated
such investigation from Licensee. Products are supplied by Tait to Licensee and will
6.3. Tait disclaims any and all other warranties continue for the life of the Designated Products
relating to the Software or Documentation other with which or for which the Software and Docu-
than the express warranties set forth in this Sec- mentation are supplied, unless Licensee breaches
tion 6. Warranties in Section 6 are in lieu of all this Agreement, in which case this Agreement
other warranties whether express or implied, oral and Licensee's right to use the Software and Doc-
or written, and including without limitation any umentation may be terminated immediately upon
and all implied warranties of condition, title, non- notice by Tait.
infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a par- 8.2. Within thirty (30) days after termination of
ticular purpose or use by Licensee (whether Tait this Agreement, Licensee must certify in writing
knows, has reason to know, has been advised of, to Tait that all copies of the Software have been
or is otherwise aware of any such purpose or use), removed or deleted from the Designated Products
whether arising by law, by reason of custom or and that all copies of the Software and Documen-
usage of trade, or by course of dealing. In addi- tation have been returned to Tait or destroyed by
tion, Tait disclaims any warranty to any person Licensee and are no longer in use by Licensee.
other than Licensee with respect to the Software 8.3. Licensee acknowledges that Tait made a con-
or Documentation. siderable investment of resources in the develop-
Section 7 TRANSFERS ment, marketing, and distribution of the Software
7.1. Licensee will not transfer the Software or and Documentation and that Licensee's breach of
Documentation to any third party without spe- this Agreement will result in irreparable harm to
cific prior written consent from Tait. Tait may Tait for which monetary damages would be inad-
withhold such consent or at its own discretion equate. If Licensee breaches this Agreement, Tait
make the consent conditional upon the transferee may terminate this Agreement and be entitled to
paying applicable license fees and agreeing to be all available remedies at law or in equity including
bound by this Agreement. immediate injunctive relief and repossession of all
7.2. In the case of a value-added reseller or dis- non-embedded Software and associated Docu-
tributor of Tait Designated Products, the consent mentation. Licensee shall pay all Tait costs (on an
referred to in Section 7.1 may be contained in a indemnity basis) for the enforcement of the terms
Tait Reseller or Tait Distributor Agreement. of this Agreement.
7.3. If the Designated Products are Tait vehicle- Section 9 CONFIDENTIALITY
mounted mobile products or hand-carried porta- Licensee acknowledges that the Software and
ble radio products and Licensee transfers owner- Documentation contain proprietary and Confi-
ship of the Tait mobile or portable radio products dential Information valuable to Tait and are Tait
to a third party, Licensee may assign its right to use trade secrets, and Licensee agrees to respect the
the Software which is embedded in or furnished confidentiality of the information contained in
for use with the radio products and the related the Software and Documentation.
Documentation; provided that Licensee transfers
all copies of the Software and Documentation to Section 10 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
the transferee. 10.1. In no circumstances shall Tait be under any
7.4. For the avoidance of any doubt, Section 7.3 liability to Licensee, or any other person whatso-
excludes TaitNet Infrastructure, or the products ever, whether in Tort (including negligence),
listed at any time under network products at: Contract (except as expressly provided in this
http://www.taitradio.com. Agreement), Equity, under any Statute, or other-
7.5. If Licensee, as a contractor or subcontractor wise at law for any losses or damages whether
(integrator), is purchasing Tait Designated Prod- general, special, exemplary, punitive, direct, indi-
ucts and licensing Software not for its own inter- rect, or consequential arising out of or in connec-
nal use but for end use only by a Customer, the tion with any use or inability of using the Soft-
Licensee may transfer such Software, but only if a) ware.
Licensee transfers all copies of such Software and 10.2. Licensee’s sole remedy against Tait will be
the related Documentation to the transferee and limited to breach of contract and Tait sole and
b) Licensee has first obtained from its Customer total liability for any such claim shall be limited at
(and, if Licensee is acting as a subcontractor, from the option of Tait to the repair or replacement of
the interim transferee(s) and from the ultimate the Software or the refund of the purchase price
end user sub license) an enforceable sublicense of the Software.
agreement that prohibits any other transfer and Section 11 GENERAL
that contains restrictions substantially identical to 11.1. COPYRIGHT NOTICES. The existence
the terms set forth in this Software License Agree- of a copyright notice on the Software will not be
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construed as an admission or presumption of pub- or parts held to be illegal or void had not been
lication of the Software or public disclosure of any included in this Agreement. Tait may replace the
trade secrets associated with the Software. invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid
11.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Licensee and enforceable provision that achieves the origi-
acknowledges that the Software may be subject to nal intent and economic effect of this Agreement.
the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction cover- 11.11. CONSUMER GUARANTEES. Licen-
ing the supply of the Designated Products and will see acknowledges that the licenses supplied in
comply with all applicable laws and regulations, terms of this agreement are supplied to Licensee
including export laws and regulations, of that in business, and that the guarantees and other pro-
country. visions of prevailing consumer protection legisla-
11.3. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCON- tion shall not apply.
TRACTING. Tait may assign its rights or sub- 11.12. WHOLE AGREEMENT. Licensee
contract its obligations under this Agreement, or acknowledges that it has read this Agreement,
encumber or sell its rights in any Software, with- understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms
out prior notice to, or consent of, Licensee. and conditions. Licensee also agrees that, subject
11.4. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall only to the express terms of any other agreement
be subject to and construed in accordance with between Tait and Licensee to the contrary, this is
New Zealand law and disputes between the par- the complete and exclusive statement of the
ties concerning the provisions hereof shall be Agreement between it and Tait in relation to the
determined by the New Zealand Courts of Law. Software. This Agreement supersedes any pro-
Provided however Tait may at its election bring posal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any
proceedings for breach of the terms hereof or for other communications between Licensee and Tait
the enforcement of any judgment in relation to a relating to the Software and the Designated Prod-
breach of the terms hereof in any jurisdiction Tait ucts.
considers fit for the purpose of ensuring compli-
ance with the terms hereof or obtaining relief for
breach of the terms hereof.
11.5. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This
Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of
Tait and Licensee. No third party has the right to
make any claim or assert any right under this
Agreement, and no third party is deemed a bene-
ficiary of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, any licensor or supplier of third-party
software included in the Software will be a direct
and intended third-party beneficiary of this
Agreement.
11.6. SURVIVAL. Sections 4, 5, 6.3, 7, 8, 9, 10,
and 11 survive the termination of this Agreement.
11.7. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In the
event of inconsistencies between this Agreement
and any other Agreement between the parties, the
parties agree that, with respect to the specific sub-
ject matter of this Agreement, this Agreement
prevails.
11.8. SECURITY. Tait uses reasonable means in
the design and writing of its own Software and the
acquisition of third-party Software in order to
limit Security Vulnerabilities. While no software
can be guaranteed to be free from Security Vul-
nerabilities, if a Security Vulnerability is discov-
ered, Tait will take the steps specified in Section 6
of this Agreement.
11.9. EXPORT. Licensee will not transfer,
directly or indirectly, any Designated Product,
Documentation or Software furnished hereunder
or the direct product of such Documentation or
Software to any country for which New Zealand
or any other applicable country requires an export
license or other governmental approval without
first obtaining such license or approval.
11.10. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any
part or parts of this Agreement shall be held illegal
or null and void by any court or administrative
body of competent jurisdiction, such determina-
tion shall not affect the remaining terms which
shall remain in full force and effect as if such part
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el Ελληνικά nl Nederlands
Η Tait Limited δηλώνει ότι το TBBA4A, TBBB1A, Hierbij verklaart Tait Limited dat het toestel
TBBB1B, TBBC0A, TBBH5A & TBBH5B TBBA4A, TBBB1A, TBBB1B, TBBC0A,
συμμορφώνεται προς τις ουσιώδεις απαιτήσεις
και τις λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις της Οδηγίας TBBH5A & TBBH5B in overeenstemming is
1999/5/ΕΚ. met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
Βλέπε επίσης: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/ bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/ EG.
Zie ook: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
en English
Tait Limited declares that this TBBA4A, pt Português
TBBB1A, TBBB1B, TBBC0A, TBBH5A & Tait Limited declara que este TBBA4A,
TBBH5B complies with the essential TBBB1A, TBBB1B, TBBC0A, TBBH5A &
requirements and other relevant provisions of TBBH5B está conforme com os requisitos
Directive 1999/5/EC. essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/
See also: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/ 5/CE.
Veja também: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
es Español
Por medio de la presente Tait Limited declara sv Svensk
que el TBBA4A, el TBBB1A, el TBBB1B, el Härmed intygar Tait Limited att denna
TBBC0A, el TBBH5A y el TBBH5B cumplen TBBA4A, TBBB1A, TBBB1B, TBBC0A,
con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras TBBH5A & TBBH5B står I överensstämmelse
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
Directiva 1999/5/CE. relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
Vea también: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/ 1999/5/EG.
Se även: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
fi Suomi
Tait Limited vakuuttaa täten että TBBA4A,
TBBB1A, TBBB1B, TBBC0A, TBBH5A &
TBBH5B tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/
EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Katso: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
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