Pulsar TC-10B, User Manual

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1.1 Standard Features
The TC–10B frequency-programmable power-line-carrier set offers the following features as standard:
• Programmable over 30–535kHz (in 0.5kHz steps) with direct frequency readout
• Frequencies are easily field-selectable by rotary switches (transmitter) -or- push button (receiver)
• Wideband (1,600Hz) receiver for use with all blocking systems
• Narrow band (800Hz) receiver for use with directional-comparison blocking systems where there
is a need to improve signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
• High receiver sensitivity: 22.5mV....(Standard setting)
5mV....(High-sensitivity setting)
• Universal keying/receiver output
• 300-2,000Hz range audio channel for maintenance Voice Channel
• Built-in low/high level carrier test switches
• dc-to-dc isolated power supply
• 48, 125, and 250Vdc versions available
1.2 Standard Nomenclature
The standard nomenclature for PULSAR carrier protection equipment is as follows:
Cabinet – contains fixed-racks, swing-racks, or open racks
Rack – contains one or more chassis (e.g., the TC–10B)
Chassis – contains several printed circuit boards, called modules (e.g., Transmitter or Receiver)
Module – contains a number of functional circuits (e.g., Oscillator or Synthesizer)
Circuit – a complete function on a printed circuit board
1.3 TC–10B Chassis
The TC–10B chassis specifications include standard dimensions of:
Height – 5.25” (133.35 mm), requiring 3 rack units, each measuring 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Width – 19.00” (482.6 mm) Depth – 13.50” (342.9 mm)
Each chassis is notched for mounting in a standard relay rack.
Copyright © 2003 Pulsar Technologies, Inc.
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