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T6-D-USER-RV-EN

Index

© Park Air Systems Ltd 2017

A

AC input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-8

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi, 7-6

Accessories

Legacy T6 cabinet   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
T6-RV   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Active/inactive   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Analogue connectivity   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Antenna

Configurations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8–2-11

Main/standby  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Stand-alone   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Transmit/receive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-10

Connectivity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 7-7

Associated equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9-1–9-2

AUDIO connector   . . . . . . . . . .  2-4, 2-6, 3-3, 7-2
Audio line out  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Auto-tune cavity filter connectivity . . . . . . . .2-7

B

BIT   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Busy indicators   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 2-2

C

C4 cabinet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 3-2

Carrier

Offset   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  iv, 6-1, 6-3
CE approval  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  vii
Channel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1, 4-3

Preset  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Spacing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3, 6-1

Co-location   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Configuration

Antenna  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8–2-11
Main/standby   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8, 2-9
Standalone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Transmit/receive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-10

Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

AC input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-8
Analogue   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Antenna  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Auto-tune cavity filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
DC input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-8
E1   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Ethernet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Facilities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Link  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
VoIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Connector information   . . . . . . . . . . . .  7-1–7-8

Connector kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1-3

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8-1

AC input   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi, 7-6
Antenna   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4, 7-7
AUDIO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-6, 
3-3, 7-2
DC input   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7-6
E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-6, 3-3, 7-4
Earth  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4, 7-6
FAC   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-8, 
3-3, 7-3
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-3
Filter   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-7, 3-3, 7-4
Front panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1, 7-1
J4 LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7-3
LAN 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-4, 2-5, 3-3, 5-1, 7-5
LAN 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-4, 2-5, 3-3, 5-1, 7-5
LAN 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 5-1, 7-1
LINK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-6, 3-3, 7-2
Microphone/headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1, 7-1
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4, 7-2
Reference frequency monitor . . . 2-1, 6-1, 7-1
RF LINK   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-9, 2-10, 7-7

Cooling fan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3, 6-4
Cooper B-Line cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-4

D

DC input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4, 2-8

Connector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7-6

Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-1–2-12

Display   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1, 2-2

Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-1

Documentation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3

E

E & M line switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7, 9-1
E1 connectivity   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-6
E1 connector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-6, 3-3, 7-4
Earth stud connector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4, 7-6
EBIT/VSWR input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7-4
Ethernet connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5, 5-1

F

FAC connector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-8, 3-3, 7-3
Facilities

Connectivity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-8
Connector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-8, 3-3, 7-3

Fan   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-4

Connector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-3
Replacement   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-3

Filter

Connectivity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-7
Connector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-7, 3-3, 7-4

Frequency

Counter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-1
Operating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8-1
Range   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1, 4-7
Reference  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3, 6-1
Reference adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-1
Reference monitor connector . . . 2-1, 6-1, 7-1

Front panel

Connectors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1, 7-1
Interfaces  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-1

Index

Summary of Contents for Park Air T6-RV

Page 1: ...PRODUCT CODE TITLE Park Air T6 RV VHF Receiver User Documentation T6 D USER RV EN ...

Page 2: ...thropgrummaninternational com Park Air Systems Ltd 2017 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher This information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between Northrop Grumman and the client and remains the...

Page 3: ...tain information provided by other equipment manufacturers It is acknowledged that the copyright of any third party information is retained by the respective holder Similarly any trademarks and protected names or symbols contained in this documentation or associated documentation belong to their respective holder Restrictions on use European States with restrictions on use EU EFTA member states in...

Page 4: ...rea RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU compliant Warnings A warning is used to show possible danger to personnel In this documentation warnings are shown by the following symbols Cautions A caution is used to show possible danger to the equipment In this documentation cautions are shown by the following symbols Shows electrical danger to personnel Shows a specified danger to personnel Shows a non ionizing ...

Page 5: ...ly The power cord s is are the radio s disconnect supply device s AC supply fuse rating The radio AC supply must have a 5 Amp time delay fuse fitted Unauthorized modifications Changes or modifications made to equipment without the approval of Northrop Grumman or parties authorized by Northrop Grumman could invalidate the user s authority to operate the equipment ESDs Modern electronic equipment co...

Page 6: ...t be used It connects a pair of radios configured for automatic ACTIVE INACTIVE control with the Park Air J4 4WEMSWITCH Only pins 3 and 7 are connected Frequency counter accuracy Make sure the stability accuracy and resolution specifications of the frequency counter used exceed that of the reference oscillator Wherever possible use an external frequency standard for example GPS or an off air stand...

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Page 9: ... and antennas the Sapphire portfolio includes everything required for ATC communication systems Just as importantly the Sapphire components are designed to integrate perfectly for stress free implementation and operation The name Park Air has been synonymous with ATC communications since 1966 and has always been a name you can trust Now Sapphire represents the pinnacle of Park Air expertise innova...

Page 10: ...hods listed below Email support uk parkairsystems com Telephone 24 hours Within the UK 01778 381557 International 44 1778 381557 Mail Customer Services Department Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems Ltd Northfields Market Deeping Peterborough PE6 8UE UK Web Site www northropgrummaninternational com capabilities aviation customer support Mobile App The free Park Air Sapphire app is available from the...

Page 11: ...nd the title An example is 4 2 4 Information A cross reference to a page is shown as the page number An example is page 4 3 A glossary of terms can be found in Glossary of abbreviations acronyms and technical terms on page xii To help the reader the first time a term is used in the book it is italicized and emboldened An example is main standby A table of associated equipment from the Park Air Sap...

Page 12: ...t Computer network technologies E1 E carrier system frame structure ITU T adopted E BIT external bit signal GPS Global Positioning System HDB3 coding High density bipolar of order 3 used in European E carrier system HMI Human Machine Interface HTTPS Hypertext transfer protocol within a connection encrypted by transport layer security TLS Hz Hertz ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IEC ...

Page 13: ...signalling standard for networks Rx or RX receiver SCT simultaneous call transmission SDR software defined radio Self receiving The radio outputs its transmitted audio on its receive audio lines SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol squelch receive audio audio level is stopped subnet mask Defines the division between network and host parts of an IP address Tone keying single frequency tone appli...

Page 14: ...e sure they work and you have the data and configurations you need restore your data and or configuration to another piece of equipment to check that the backups you are taking will work when you need them most 5 Secure equipment physically this prevents access to equipment for unauthorised personnel and should include secure rooms and locking USB and Ethernet ports 6 Keep backup media secure this...

Page 15: ...ing RF co location performance Less power consumption Extended service interval and service lifetime 2U height and half width compared to 19 inch standard fitting Tool free installation into the Park Air C4 cabinet No materials specified in the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS 2 Backwards compatibility with the legacy T6 range for example the Park Air E1 RIC The radio s IP connectivity pro...

Page 16: ...nector kit Park Air S2 HST6 headset Installation details are shown in 3 1 Park Air T6 standalone installation 1 1 2 Park Air C4 cabinet installation The Park Air T6 radios and Park Air Z4 filters are specifically designed to fit the Park Air C4 cabinet The C4 cabinet 40U can accommodate up to 40 T6 radios or Z4 filters The Park Air C4 options 40U or 30U capacity Typical T6 radio and Z4 filter inst...

Page 17: ...12 156 112 MHz to 156 MHz frequency range for T6 radios T6 O 118 137 118 MHz to 137 MHz frequency range for T6 radios T6 O 118 156 118 MHz to 156 MHz frequency range for T6 radios T6 O AMV AM voice waveform for T6 radios Includes VoIP in accordance with all editions of ED 137 T6 O SCT Simultaneous Call Transmission detection algorithm for T6 radios Product code Product name Notes T6 A CK Connector...

Page 18: ...e The SCT option can be turned on and off from the radio front panel and the web server see 4 2 1 Settings on page 4 2 and 5 2 1 Settings on page 5 2 The audio alert and the detection algorithm are configurable via the radio s web server see 5 2 1 Settings on page 5 2 1 3 3 Internal RF switch control The internal RF relay can be used to switch the RF path between a main standby or transmit receive...

Page 19: ...e control display control and selection See 2 1 6 Rotary push switch Status indicator BIT and radio inhibit status See 2 1 7 Status indicator Connector Connectivity LAN 3 10 100 Mbps RJ45 See LAN 3 connector on page 7 1 Reference frequency monitor 20 MHz high impedance output SMB See Reference frequency monitor connector on page 7 1 Microphone headset Receive audio LEMO See Microphone headset conn...

Page 20: ...wer cord is the power disconnect device Soft function icon Function Notes Home Menu Squelch override The busy indicator illuminates Receive inhibited The soft function key is disabled Back Previous menu Left or right Moves the cursor Enter Same as when the rotary push switch is pushed Save Busy indicator Function Notes The radio receives The busy indicator illuminates amber A signal is present or ...

Page 21: ...e rotary push switch Note These action symbols are used in the document Action Notes Adjust the rotary push switch Changes selected volume setting Changes the display menu Changes values Push the rotary push switch Selects Saves settings Status indicator Action Notes Illuminates blue BIT status is Full Service Illuminates amber BIT status is Reduced Service Illuminates red BIT status is No Service...

Page 22: ...on page 7 7 RF LINK N type socket See RF LINK connector on page 7 7 Earth stud connector M5 thread See Earth stud connector on page 7 6 AUDIO RJ45 socket Red See AUDIO connector on page 7 2 LINK RJ45 socket Orange See LINK connector on page 7 2 White See J4 LINK cable on page 7 3 FAC RJ45 socket Yellow See FAC facilities connector on page 7 3 E1 RJ45 socket Blue See E1 connector on page 7 4 FILTER...

Page 23: ...ation The radio connected to a Park Air S4 IP Controller and a Park Air R4 module for MARC Server Notes Each LAN connector has a unique MAC address Each LAN connector must be connected to a separate subnet Ethernet connection LAN 2 Ethernet connection LAN 1 LAN 1 connector LAN 2 connector VCCS 1 VCCS 2 Radio Network 1 Note The two ports on the rear of the radio are for redundant system interface c...

Page 24: ...RCMS 2 2 3 Analogue connectivity There is an AUDIO connection for analogue 4 wire E M radio systems When two radios are paired the analogue connection can be linked E1 connection Analogue connection AUDIO Note Two radios whose ACTIVE setting is set to AUTO autonomously select one radio as Active and the other as Inactive Audio PTT and squelch link Analogue connection AUDIO Radio B Radio A ...

Page 25: ... The white J4 LINK cable is a non standard cable and must be used It connects a pair of radios configured for automatic ACTIVE INACTIVE control with the Park Air J4 4WEMSWITCH Only pins 3 and 7 are connected Control and Monitoring connection option Line connection Standby radio J4 LINK connection Analogue connection AUDIO Analogue connection AUDIO Main radio Note Automatic or manual control option...

Page 26: ...ndalone configuration RF switch control signal Only enable the RF switch control setting on a radio that is connected directly to either another Park Air T6 radio s internal relay or a Park Air solid state relay The DC signal used for switching these relays can cause other equipment to not function correctly and reduce system performance Active Inactive state RSSI output Rx tape output Squelch rel...

Page 27: ...e standby radio Standby radio Main radio Receive antenna DC switching option 3 FAC cable option 2 Solid state relay 1 Standby radio Main radio Receive antenna FAC cable option 2 DC switching option 3 Notes 1 DC switching or FAC cable option 2 Main radio FAC cable supplies power to the RF relay Standby radio FAC cable supplies power and control signal If the FAC cable option is required both cables...

Page 28: ...on as a receiver splitter 2 3 3 Transmit receive configurations A transmitter and a receiver can be configured to operate on the same antenna Transmit receive antenna with RF link Receiver splitter Receive antenna Standby radio Main radio Note RF switch control setting must be enabled on the standby radio RF LINK Transmitter Receiver Transmit receive antenna ...

Page 29: ...itching option 3 FAC cable option 2 Solid state relay 1 Transmitter Receiver Transmit receive antenna DC switching option 3 Notes 1 DC switching or FAC cable option 2 Transmitter FAC cable supplies power and control signal 3 If the DC switching option is required the RF switch control setting must be enabled on both radios ...

Page 30: ...adio label The radio label is on the bottom of the radio 2 4 1 Safety label A safety label is on the bottom of the radio in English and or French 2 4 2 Serial number label A serial number label is on the rear of the radio 2 4 3 QR code The QR code includes the serial number ...

Page 31: ...cable s is are correctly connected 3 1 2 Switch on the radio Refer to 4 Front panel operation for further details To make sure the radio is operational 1 Make sure the Status Indicator is blue 2 Do an operational test in accordance with local regulations or when required by the user Dangerous voltage You must be suitably qualified to terminate a mains supply to the equipment Earth connection This ...

Page 32: ...filed to lock in Slide the radio until the front feet locate in the profiled holes Rear of radio Rear of radio Engage the rear feet into the slots Earth stud Profiled holes Slots Cabinet shelf Earth stud Cabinet shelf Rear feet Rear of radio Slide the radio on the rear feet to the rear of the shelf Hold the radio with both hands Rear of radio Park Air C4 cabinet front Cabinet shelf Cabinet shelf I...

Page 33: ...rk Air J4 4WEMSWITCH 2 Connect the antenna and or RF link cable s 3 Connect the AC and or DC supply cables The radio is fully connected The radio can be powered when the cabinet installation is complete or when decided by a suitably qualified person 3 2 3 Radio removal To remove a radio from a Park Air C4 cabinet 1 Remove the cables in the opposite order to 3 2 2 Connect the cables 2 Remove the ra...

Page 34: ...T6 cabinet accessories 3 3 2 Mounting adaptor installation To fit the mounting adaptor to a Cooper B Line cabinet 1 Identify the cabinet position where the radio is to be fitted 2 Use the four 4 cabinet fixing bolts provided to fit the mounting adaptor To fit a T6 radio to the mounting adaptor see 3 2 1 Tool free installation Product code Product name T6 A CMA1 Cooper B Line cabinet mounting adapt...

Page 35: ...4 The display shows The radio then shows the home screen 4 1 1 Home screen An example of the home screen A typical home screen shows the channel and the waveform option The channel shown is the ICAO channel as defined in Annex 10 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation The channel designation is dependant on the carrier frequency and the channel spacing While the home screen is shown wil...

Page 36: ...gs list screen is shown To change a setting the Channel setting is shown as an example 1 Scroll so that the required setting is shown 2 Select or push 3 Adjust If a cursor is displayed 4 Use to move cursor To save the new setting 1 Select or push There is a 3 second delay between a setting being saved and it being stored in the radio s memory All of the radio settings are shown in order on page 4 ...

Page 37: ...quency 0 0 to 100 0 50 0 Receive audio AGC ON or OFF ON Receive squelch level 114 to 60 dBm 107 dBm Squelch option CARRIER or S N or OVERRIDE S N Radio inhibit ON or OFF OFF Radio active or inactive status ACTIVE or INACTIVE ACTIVE Radio active or inactive control AUTO or MANUAL AUTO 28V supply for RF switching ON or OFF Display only this setting can only be changed remotely OFF Simultaneous Call ...

Page 38: ...s 1 Select 2 Scroll so that Status is shown in the middle parameter field To enter the status list 1 Push The status list screen is shown To select Status Messages Monitoring Receiver Test or Status Reset 1 Scroll as necessary 2 Push To go back to the menu screen 1 Select To go back to the home screen 1 Select The status list is shown on page 4 5 ...

Page 39: ...Messages or REDUCED SERVICE or NO SERVICE and AC Supply DC Supply Ambient Temp System E BIT Fan Radio Health ETI h m AC Connected DC Not Connected DC Supply V Ambient Temp C Internal Temp C RSSI dBm Built in test of receiver circuits See 4 3 1 How to do a Receiver Test from the front panel Status Description Procedure The radio is operational to specification The radio is not fully operational and...

Page 40: ...radio To find Information 1 Select 2 Scroll so that Information is shown in the middle parameter field To enter the Information list 1 Push The Information list screen is shown To view more information 1 Scroll To go back to the menu screen 1 Select To go back to the home screen 1 Select The information list is shown on page 4 7 ...

Page 41: ...re available Screen Information Description Notes Radio model number Product code identification number Example of product code identification number Serial number Example of serial number T6 option frequency range T6 option AM Voice T6 option simultaneous call transmission Boot code version number 1 is an example of version Fill software and version 1 is an example of version Rx CPLD software and...

Page 42: ...e front panel Receiver Test is shown in the status list To start a Receiver Test 1 Select 2 Scroll so that Status is shown in the middle parameter field 3 Push The status list screen is shown 4 Scroll so that Receiver Test is shown in the middle parameter field 5 Push to start the test The screen shows The Status indicator illuminates ...

Page 43: ...est is complete the service level is updated Status Description Procedure The radio is operational to specification The radio is not fully operational and possibly does not meet specification The radio is not operational Find the status message s displayed see 6 2 Status message procedure ...

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Page 45: ... 2 or LAN 3 connectors or via an Ethernet connection through the user s network to the radio 2 Open the browser software on the laptop or desktop The Park Air T6 radio supports a number of web browsers Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 onwards Northrop Grumman recommends the use of Google Chrome 3 Enter the IP address of the radio in the browser address bar see 4 2 1 Sett...

Page 46: ...e 1 Click 2 Click 3 Enter the new IP address in the LAN 1 IP Address IPv4 Value box 4 Click The Update Setting field will show When the setting updates the new value will show and the Update Setting field will return to green There is a 3 second delay between a setting being saved and it being stored in the radio s memory All of the Settings categories are shown on page 5 3 ...

Page 47: ...ent Protocol settings Includes limiting to V3 only Secure Sockets Layer settings Enable to make web server HTTPS Simultaneous Call Transmission detection settings Drop down menu for AM Voice settings Universal settings for AM Voice A sub menu of AM Voice Includes active inactive settings Receiver settings for AM Voice A sub menu of AM Voice Voice over Internet Protocol settings A sub menu of AM Vo...

Page 48: ... or NO SERVICE radio 5 2 3 BIT system service level Status Description Notes Current Service Status Service Status Status Messages Monitoring Includes Interruptive Test and Reset Status Service Status history Elapsed Time Event type Severity and Overall Service Status for each event Status Description Procedure The radio is operational to specification The radio is not fully operational and possib...

Page 49: ... to and then 2 Enter the Option product code and Key provided 3 Click 4 When the option has been successfully added to the radio it will appear in the list Some options including frequency range and waveform have multiple variants If a new frequency range is added the old one must be removed to ensure correct operation If a new waveform is added the old one can be removed at the discretion of the ...

Page 50: ... 1 and Area 2 are download areas within the radio If a file has been previously uploaded to either of these areas the details will be shown 4 Check that the part number of the firmware in the service bulletin is different from the part number payload_pcin of the firmware in either Area 1 or Area 2 If the new firmware has been uploaded to either Area it will need to be installed see page 5 7 If the...

Page 51: ...ed 5 Click To install the firmware to the radio 1 Click next to the Area where the firmware was uploaded A message is displayed 2 Click An Install Progress bar is displayed When complete the radio will reboot and the web server will disconnect It should reconnect automatically dependant on browser settings If not refresh the web page after a minute ...

Page 52: ... server navigate to and then 2 Under Interruptive Test click The radio is tested the Overall Service Status updates and any relevant Status Messages are shown 5 3 4 How to store a preset 1 On the web server navigate to and then 2 Next to the required preset enter the channel designation in the Value box 3 Click The Update Setting field will show When the setting updates the new value will show and...

Page 53: ...navigate to and then 2 Next to RCMS E1 Lock or RCMS SNMP Ethernet Lock check the On box 3 Click The Update Setting field will show When the setting updates and the Update Setting field will return to green When the lock is set the RCMS and SNMP parameters are read only on the corresponding port s 5 3 7 How to change the web server password 1 On the web server navigate to and then 2 Under System Ac...

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Page 55: ...de the radio There are no user serviceable parts inside the radio Access to the fan is from the rear of the radio Double pole neutral fusing The radio uses a power supply which has both live and neutral fuses Frequency counter accuracy Make sure the stability accuracy and resolution specifications of the frequency counter used exceed that of the reference oscillator Wherever possible use an extern...

Page 56: ...ive operation is inhibited when the radio is Inactive Status messages Description Action AC supply failed disconnected Measure the AC supply Do a continuity test of the AC fuse DC supply less than minimum DC voltage level Measure the DC supply DC supply failed disconnected Measure the DC supply Do a continuity test of the DC fuse Ambient temperature too high Measure the local environment temperatu...

Page 57: ...applicable On the rear of the radio 4 Remove the four 4 fixing screws with a T10 TORX screwdriver 5 Move the fan away from the rear panel 6 Disconnect the fan connector 7 Check the heatsink cooling fins for blockages 8 Connect the new fan AC and or DC supply The power cord s is are the radio s disconnect supply device s Screw Screw Screw Screw Note The radio is shown on its left hand side Clip on ...

Page 58: ... in position on the rear panel 10 Attach the fan with the four 4 fixing screws 11 Install the radio to the cabinet if applicable 12 Connect all the cables 13 Switch on the radio 14 The radio continually checks the correct function of the fan Cable position Fan markings Note The radio is shown on its left hand side ...

Page 59: ...d 2 TD output 3 RD input Balanced 100 ohm input 10 100 Mbits per second 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 RD input Balanced 100 ohm input 10 100 Mbits per second 7 Not used 8 Not used A valid link illuminates amber LED and flashing amber LED indicates activity 100 Mbits illuminates green LED 10 Mbits off Reference frequency monitor connector Connector Signal Characteristics Reference frequency monitor SMB 2...

Page 60: ... steps with the default setting 13 dBm Maximum ratings 60 V AC or DC 100 mA 2 Audio Line Out 3 Main Standby Output 5 V output when the radio is selected as Active 4 5 6 Audio Squelch Output STANDARD closed on squelch lift default INVERTED open on squelch lift Normally open grounding solid state relay Maximum ratings 60 V AC or DC 100 mA 7 Ground 0 V 8 LINK connector Connector Pin Signal Characteri...

Page 61: ...ignal Configuration Characteristics FAC RJ45 Yellow cable 1 Active Inactive STANDARD closed when active default INVERTED open when active Normally open grounding output 200 mA maximum 2 RSSI output Analogue voltage from 1 V at 110 dBm RF input increasing linearly by 0 075 V dB to 10 V at 10 dBm RF input Accuracy of 5 dB 3 RX tape Fixed 0 dBm 2 dB for 90 modulation 600 ohm output 4 Squelch relay ST...

Page 62: ... 5 TTIP output 6 Remote on off input 0 V off 5 V on This is equivalent to using the front panel on off button 7 Ground 0 V 8 Supply output 28 V 1 V A total of 250 mA can be drawn from all Supply output pins FILTER connector Connector Pin Signal Configuration Characteristics FILTER RJ45 Purple cable 1 Data RX A input RS422 485 differential asynchronous data 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parit...

Page 63: ...8 Not connected A valid link illuminates amber LED and flashing amber LED indicates activity 100 Mbits illuminates green LED 10 Mbits off LAN 2 connector Connector Pin Signal Characteristics LAN 2 RJ45 Grey cable 1 TD output Balanced 100 ohm output 10 100 Mbits per second 2 TD output 3 RD input Balanced 100 ohm input 10 100 Mbits per second 4 Not connected 5 Not connected 6 RD input Balanced 100 o...

Page 64: ... fitted with the IEC approved equipment connector and conform to this specification If PVC insulated be not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord according to IEC publication 227 designation H05 VV F H05 VVH2 F For North America the cable must be UL listed CSA recognised If rubber insulated be of synthetic rubber and not lighter than ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexibl...

Page 65: ...ystems Limited 2017 ANTENNA connector Connector Connection ANTENNA N type socket The Antenna connector can be configured for Receive only RF LINK connector Connector Connection RF LINK N type socket The RF Link connector can be configured for Receive RF link ...

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Page 67: ...ight 3 5 kg Waveform AM Voice with 25 kHz and 8 33 kHz channel spacings Interfaces Self locking LEMO connection for microphone headset 4 W E M for voice and data 3 individually addressable Ethernet ports for VoIP and RCMS E1 for voice and RCMS 2 N Type coaxial antenna connectors Radio Pair Operation Autonomous selection of main standby radio with internal audio and RF switching Operating Temperatu...

Page 68: ...ed Decreases power output Alerts operator with diagnostic information Automatic simultaneous call transmission detection Alerts operator to the possibility of call blocking or loss of vital communications Security Our most secure radio ever Front panel screen lock Interface port locks SNMP v3 Web server interface using HTTPS IPv4 compliance Connectivity and expansion Designed for future networks a...

Page 69: ...ust dual earpiece lightweight headset with PTT switch and noise cancelling flexible boom microphone Includes integral coiled cable of length 3m when fully extended terminated in self locking plug S4 IP IP controller Remote Control Unit RCU hardware with colour LCD touch screen Operates from ac supply or 12V nominal dc supply Supplied with universal ac adaptor and lead dc supply connector and 2m CA...

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Page 71: ... Settings menu to change the settings Status menu to view status messages and BIT test the radio Information menu to view details about the radio Park Air T6 Quick Start Guide Park Air T6 Quick Start Guide Warnings and cautions You must be suitably qualified to terminate a mains supply to the equipment The transmit antenna must be installed such that the resultant radiated field strength is below ...

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Page 73: ...ion 7 1 7 8 Connector kit 1 1 1 3 Connectors 8 1 AC input xi 7 6 Antenna 2 4 7 7 AUDIO 2 4 2 6 3 3 7 2 DC input 7 6 E1 2 4 2 6 3 3 7 4 Earth 2 4 7 6 FAC 2 4 2 8 3 3 7 3 Fan 6 3 Filter 2 4 2 7 3 3 7 4 Front panel 2 1 7 1 J4 LINK 7 3 LAN 1 2 4 2 5 3 3 5 1 7 5 LAN 2 2 4 2 5 3 3 5 1 7 5 LAN 3 2 1 5 1 7 1 LINK 2 4 2 6 3 3 7 2 Microphone headset 2 1 7 1 Rear panel 2 4 7 2 Reference frequency monitor 2 1...

Page 74: ... address 4 3 LAN 3 address 4 3 J J4 E M line switch 2 7 9 1 J4 LINK cable 2 4 3 3 7 3 L Label 2 12 LAN 1 Address 4 3 Connector 2 4 2 5 3 3 5 1 7 5 MAC address 4 7 Net mask 4 3 LAN 2 Address 4 3 Connector 2 4 2 5 3 3 5 1 7 5 MAC address 4 7 Net mask 4 3 LAN 3 Address 4 3 Connector 2 1 5 1 7 1 MAC address 4 7 Net mask 4 3 LINK connector 2 4 2 6 3 3 7 2 J4 cable 2 4 3 3 7 3 Link squelch output 7 2 Li...

Page 75: ...te on off input 7 4 RF LINK connector 2 4 2 9 2 10 7 7 Rotary push switch 2 1 2 3 4 6 RSSI output 7 3 RX tape 7 3 S S2 headset 1 2 3 1 9 1 S4 IP controller 2 5 9 1 Safety 8 2 Label 2 12 Screen menus 4 2 Information 4 6 Settings 4 2 Status 4 4 4 7 4 8 SCT 1 1 1 4 5 3 Security 8 2 Serial number 2 12 4 7 Service level Full service 2 3 4 5 4 9 5 4 No service 2 3 4 5 4 9 5 4 Reduced service 2 3 4 5 4 9...

Page 76: ...s Ltd 2017 Web server 1 4 5 1 Access 5 1 Menus 5 2 Information 5 5 Settings 5 2 Status 5 4 Web server operation 5 1 5 10 Z Z4 Auto tune cavity filter 2 7 Cavity filter 1 2 9 1 Receiver splitter 2 10 9 1 Solid state changeover relay 2 9 9 1 ...

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