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TDFM-7300-3

 

 

MULTIBAND P25 AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Installation and  

Operating Instructions 

 

TiL Document No. 11RE436 

Rev. n/c 

 
 
 
 

JULY 2011 

 
 
 
 

 

Technisonic Industries Limited 

240 Traders Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7  

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

www.til.ca

 

 

Copyright 2011 by Technisonic Industries Limited. All rights reserved. 

Summary of Contents for TDFM-7300-3

Page 1: ...nd Operating Instructions TiL Document No 11RE436 Rev n c JULY 2011 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 www til ca Copyright 2011 by Technisonic Industries Limited All rights reserved ...

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Page 3: ...TDFM 7300 3 Installation Operating Instructions TiL 11RE436 iii REVISION HISTORY 11RE436 REV SECTION PAGE DESCRIPTION DATE Edited by NOTES ...

Page 4: ...ules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is...

Page 5: ... Factory Authorized Technisonic Dealers in the certification process we have placed copies of our Canadian and US STCs on our web site along with a letter of authorization for their use These documents may be downloaded and used as support for the technical submission to FAA or Transport Canada Only authorized factory dealers installers are permitted to download and make use of these documents on ...

Page 6: ...OGRAMMING SOFTWARE CPS 2 7 2 17 CONFIGURATION MENU 2 10 2 18 KEYLOADING MODE 2 11 2 19 FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING FPP MODE Bands 1 4 2 12 2 20 FLASH UPGRADE MODE 2 14 2 21 VHF LOW BAND BAND 5 OPERATION Analog Module Variances 2 15 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 GENERAL 3 1 3 2 EQUIPMENT PACKING LOG 3 1 3 3 TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION 3 1 3 4 INSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS 3 1 3 5 ANTENNA INSTALLATIO...

Page 7: ...ogramming cable for TYPE II radios P N 047366 1 2 9 2 5 USB to Serial Adaptor for Computers without Serial Ports 2 10 3 1 Outline Drawing 3 2 3 2a Wiring Connections 3 6 3 2b Wiring Connections Notes 3 7 LIST OF TABLES TABLE TITLE PAGE 2 1 TDFM 7300 3 Series PL MOT Codes 2 13 2 2 TDFM 7300 3 Series DPL Codes All Bands 2 13 2 3 TDFM 7300 3 Analog Band CTCSS PL Codes 2 14 3 1 Wire connections on a 2...

Page 8: ...FM 7300 3 are not normally frequency agile In order to have the ability to change the frequencies at the front panel the FPP front panel programming option must be ordered FPP is only available on the VHF and UHF modules The FPP option precludes trunking and limits available channels to 240 15 zones 16 channels on that module instead of 1000 channels Please note that all 240 memories must be fille...

Page 9: ...P73ZZZ GREEN display TDFM 7300 2 P N 061245 2 73YXXX P73ZZZ RED display TDFM 7300NV P N 061245 1 73YXXXNV P73ZZZ GREEN NV display 5 Band TDFM 7300 3 Model Variations 73YXXXX TDFM 7300 2 P N 061245 1 73YXXXX P73ZZZ GREEN display TDFM 7300 2 P N 061245 2 73YXXXX P73ZZZ RED display TDFM 7300 2NV P N 061245 1 73YXXXXNV P73ZZZ GREEN NV display Y is an analog module represented by U for UHF 403 512 MHz ...

Page 10: ...specific options that 4 for UHF Lo 380 470MHz module are contained in the modules P7301 and 5 for UHF Hi 450 520 MHz module up project numbers are used in transceivers 8 for 700 800 MHz 764 870 with type I or type II modules Digital module numbers may be specified in any order required The analog module is always placed on line 5 of the display If only 3 digital modules are ordered line 4 of the d...

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

Page 12: ...channels for modules with Front Panel Programming Transmitter section VHF UHF 800 FM Hum and noise in dB wideband Frequency Stability in ppm Audio Distortion Modulation Limiting 48 45 45 2 0 2 0 1 5 1 1 5 1 5 Wide band 5kHz Narrow band 2 5kHz Receiver section VHF UHF 800 Sensitivity in uV Digital 1 BER 12 5kHz Digital 5 BER 12 5kHz Analog with 12dB SINAD 0 25 0 25 0 40 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 2...

Page 13: ...Selection via front panel 200 memories per band programmed with a Tx Frequency Rx Frequency b 9 character alphanumeric title DTMF encoder All standard DTMF tones VHF AM RECEIVER Sensitivity at 12 dB SINAD Better than 2 0 µV Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB 25 kHz Spurious Attenuation 70 dB Third Order Intermodulation 70 dB Image Attenuation 60 dB Hum and Noise Better than 40 dB Audio Distortion ...

Page 14: ...5 watts carrier Output Impedance 50 ohms Maximum Modulation max 95 Maximum Modulation min 75 Spurious Attenuation 60 dB below carrier level Frequency Stability 2 5 ppm Harmonic Attenuation 60 dB below carrier level Signal to Noise Ratio 35 dB Audio Input 50 mV at 2 5 kHz into 200 input circuit for 30 modulation adjustable Audio Distortion Less than 5 ...

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Page 16: ...l The microphone key line and headphone audio can be wired separately for each of the 5 bands therefore switching from band to band is performed at an audio panel such as the Technisonic A71X series This allows for separate and simultaneous operation on each of the bands just like having 5 separate radios The transceiver can also be connected so that all bands are available on the combined output ...

Page 17: ... right of the display 2 5 SOFT KEYS AND HOME The transceiver has three soft keys which assume the function shown on the menu above them on the display The functions displayed depend on how the module was programmed with the customer programming software CPS These menu items can be different on a channel by channel basis Typical menu items may include ZONE Pressing this function will prompt you for...

Page 18: ...n menu This is the same menu that can be invoked during boot up 3 Simulcast You can select bands to transmit simultaneously Simulcast is not available when audio routing is set to separate mode and will not show up in the functions menu 4 F1 F4 Programming Allows you to program a Hot Memory zone channel to the F1 to F4 keys for each band 5 Simplex Repeat When turned on the band selected will becom...

Page 19: ...ct ESW Key Two Position Concentric or Ergo Switch Unprogrammed A Unprogrammed B O Unprogrammed A Unprogrammed B O TSW Key Three Position Toggle Switch Blank A PL Disable B Scan C Blank A PL Disable B Scan C NOTE It is possible to use Motorola s Customer Programming Software CPS to alter the default keypad settings of the TDFM 7300 3 radio However if custom key settings are chosen it will not be po...

Page 20: ...4 keys can be programmed as Hot Memory keys as mentioned in 2 7 Depending on the setting in the configuration menu the keys can be permanently set to Hot Memories channels or used for other functions normal When the F1 F4 keys are in the normal mode they can still be used for Hot Memory Recall if the FUNC key is pressed first 2 9 MUP 4 AND MDN 7 KEYS Memory Up and Down Keys These keys provide the ...

Page 21: ...eiver has a 6 line 144 character LED display The top 4 lines display the zone name channel name condition symbols scan direct call secure monitor etc and switch settings for each band An LED on the left side of each band indicates a receive condition while an LED on the right side of each line indicates transmit A solid arrow on the first character indicates which band is selected Line 5 displays ...

Page 22: ... for TYPE II modules Programming cables for units with Type II modules The TDFM 7300 3 transceiver that employs type II modules requires a Technisonic programming cable and Motorola ASTRO 25 Portable CPS Programming software P N RVN4181 Latest revision It does not require a Smart Rib Box For the Analog band Technisonic Multi TDP software is required Multi TDP is free and can be downloaded from the...

Page 23: ... LIMITED www til ca TDFM 7300 3 Installation Operating Instructions TiL 11RE436 2 8 FIGURE 2 2 PC 7000 II Programming cable for TYPE II radios P N 047365 1 FIGURE 2 3 Encryption Keyload cable for TYPE II radios P N 037348 1 ...

Page 24: ... the USB to serial driver on the target PC The driver is usually supplied with the adaptor on a CD This will create a virtual serial port Once the adaptor is installed on the PC find out what com port has been created by the adaptor Usually it will be Com 3 Com 4 or Com 5 Refer to the PC s operating system Device Manager The serial port will have to be set in the CPS software before programming ca...

Page 25: ...olume and channel functions are both available while if set to single only the function set in the above knob default will be available Numlock mode When enabled num lock mode is added to the available knob functions Recall mode When enabled recall is added to the available knob functions Band 1 channels This number should be set to the highest channel number programmed in band 1 so that the chann...

Page 26: ...ne 3 Level Sets the sidetone level for band 3 Sidetone 4 Level Sets the sidetone level for band 4 Sidetone 5 Level Sets the sidetone level for band 5 Press the knob to accept the setting The radio will then power up normally The radio will keep these settings until they are changed again by the configuration menu 2 18 KEYLOADING MODE If the TDFM 7300 3 is equipped with hardware encryption then the...

Page 27: ...oups where the receivers are squelch protected by PL tones Enter 000 0 for no tone PL tones are used by analog mode only RX PL Enter the desired receive PL tone frequency Enter 000 0 no tone carrier squelch operation TX DPL Enter the desired DPL code You can not have both a PL and a DPL at the same time The one that is entered last will turn the other off A DPL of 000 means off DPL codes are also ...

Page 28: ... 6 M5 82 5 YZ 118 8 2B 173 8 6A 241 8 M6 85 4 YA 123 0 3Z 179 9 6B 250 3 M7 88 5 YB 127 3 3A 186 2 7Z 254 1 OZ 91 5 ZZ 131 8 3B 192 8 7A CSQ CSQ 94 8 ZA 136 5 4Z 203 5 M1 TABLE 2 1 TDFM 7300 3 PL MOT Codes The following is a list of TDFM 7300 3 DCS DPL CODES 023 072 152 244 343 432 606 723 025 073 155 245 346 445 612 731 026 074 156 251 351 464 624 732 031 114 162 261 364 465 627 734 032 115 165 2...

Page 29: ...96 6 TABLE 2 3 TDFM 7300 3 Analog Band CTCSS PL Codes 2 20 FLASH UPGRADE MODE NOTE Flash upgrade mode only allows field upgrade for Bands 1 through 4 There is no flash upgrade for Band 5 On occasion it may be required to flash upgrade one or more of the RF modules in the radio to change or add new features This can be done using CPS software and a Motorola flash upgrade kit The transceiver must be...

Page 30: ...me SCAN Selecting this soft key will start band 5 scanning the channels in the scan list 2 PC Uploading and Downloading channels to band 5 is accomplished using Technisonic s MultiTDP software which is supplied on a CD with the TDFM 7300 3 and from the TIL web site www til ca The files are compatible with those used on our TFM 550 model The same programming cable as is used for bands 1 through 4 i...

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Page 32: ...e type and number of antennas depends on the model of transceiver being installed The following is a list of recommended antennas for the various RF modules VHF 136 to 174 MHzComant part CI 292 UHFLO 403 to 470 MHzComant part CI 275 UHFHI 450 to 512 MHzComant part CI 275 UHFHI II 450 to 520 MHzComant part CI 285 800 806 to 870 MHzComant part CI 306 800 700 II 700 to 870 MHzComant part CI 285 Type ...

Page 33: ...TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca TDFM 7300 3 Installation Operating Instructions TiL 11RE436 3 2 FIGURE 3 1 Outline Drawing for Model TDFM 7300 3 ...

Page 34: ... Mic 3 10 Audio 3 11 PTT 3 12 TX Data 13 RX Data 14 Ground 15 Main Power 28 VDC 16 Channel Up 17 Channel Down 18 LH Data 19 SB9600 Busy 20 OPTB 21 CTS Out 22 Boot DIN 23 RTSBIN 24 RS232 DIN 25 Panel Backlighting TABLE 3 1 Wire connections on a 25 Pin FEMALE D Connector J2 Connections 9 Pin FEMALE D Connector Pin Description 1 Ground 2 Audio Combined 3 PTT 4 4 PTT Combined 5 Audio 4 6 Mic 4 7 Mic C...

Page 35: ...he main ground is internally connected to the chassis 3 9 MAIN POWER 28VDC J1 PINS 2 AND 15 Both pins should be connected to 28 volts DC 15 3 10 MIC 1 2 3 4 AND 5 J1 PINS 3 6 9 J2 PIN 6 AND P1 PIN 15 The microphone input signals shall be connected using shielded wire with the shield connected to ground pin 1 or 14 It is recommended for best results to leave the other end of the shield floating to ...

Page 36: ...18 THROUGH 24 These pins are used for programming or updating the transceiver using Motorola Customer Programming Software CPS or encryption key loading and are left unconnected They may be used to update the radio once it is removed from the aircraft These pins are also brought out to the TDFM 7300 3 s front panel mini DIN connector to allow programming in the aircraft 3 16 PANEL BACKLIGHTING J1 ...

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Page 40: ... up a DME ramp test set on the frequencies indicated and adjust the output until the flags are out of view The transponder and encoder should be monitored with ramp test equipment Set the output of the transponder test set to 3db above the output necessary to achieve 90 reply If possible set the ADF to a nearby navigation station Modulate the TDFM 7300 3 transmitter on the indicated frequencies fo...

Page 41: ...pability while the TDFM 7300 3 unit is transmitting providing that it recovers properly and promptly but it is not permissible for an IFR Approach certified GPS to be affected in the same way A complete discussion of all the standards of airworthiness to be applied in assessing EMI effects is beyond the scope of this document PROCEDURE A Operate the TDFM 7300 3 transmitter on the following frequen...

Page 42: ...rt Modulate the TDFM 7300 3 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the VHF comm Example Bendix King KY 196A The first IF frequency is 11 4 MHz The L O is above the received frequency high side injection therefore the image frequency is 22 8 MHz above the selected frequency Set the KY 196A to 120 000 MHz and the TDFM 7300 3...

Page 43: ...the localizer frequency range and one in the VOR frequency range Record those values in the spaces provided in the following chart Modulate the TDFM 7300 2 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the receiver audio look for any moment of flags or needles on the navigation display FREQUENCIES RESULTS VOR ILS 1 TDFM 7300 3 PA...

Page 44: ...e installation will have to be flight tested according to the following procedure Using the table below determine the glide slope frequency based on the localizer frequency of the ILS to be used Divide the glide slope frequency by 2 and program into the TDFM 7300 3 Fly the aircraft to intercept the localizer and glide slope both needles centered at 26 nm from the runway Transmit on the TDFM 7300 3...

Page 45: ... FREQUENCIES RESULTS G S 2 TDFM 7300 3 PASS FAIL 334 7 108 1 167 35 334 7 108 1 33 47 NOTES E Operate the TDFM 7300 3 transmitter on the following frequency for at least 20 seconds Observe the Transponder for any spurious replies or loss of reply to test set FREQUENCIES TRANSPONDER 1 TRANSPONDER 2 TDFM 7300 3 PASS FAIL PASS FAIL 512 MHz NOTES ...

Page 46: ...e TDFM 7300 2 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe the DME displays Look for loss of distance information on the display FREQUENCIES RESULTS DME 1 TDFM 7300 3 PASS FAIL 978 108 0 489 1020 112 1 510 FREQUENCIES RESULTS DME 2 TDFM 7300 3 PASS FAIL 978 108 0 489 1020 112 1 510 NOTES NOTES ...

Page 47: ...quency 2 Frequency 3 H At a safe altitude engage the autopilot or stability augmentation system Modulate the TDFM 7300 3 transmitter on the above frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe any effect on the autopilot or stability augmentation system Observations I Perform a coupled ILS approach to the aircraft s certified limits Modulate the TDFM 7300 3 transmitter on the above frequencies for at...

Page 48: ...ents in the chart provided and note any anomalies that occur while transmitting Assess the results STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES 1 Com 1 2 UHF Lo UHF Hi and 800 MHz 2 Transponder Encoder VHF UHF Lo and 800 MHz 3 ADF 1 2 4 VG 5 Glideslope 1 2 UHF Lo UHF Hi and 800 MHz 6 VOR LOC 1 2 UHF Lo UHF Hi and 800 MHz 7 Compass 8 Directional Gyro 9 Fuel Pressure 10 Oil Temp ...

Page 49: ...il ca TDFM 7300 3 Installation Operating Instructions TiL 11RE436 3 18 11 Amps 12 Bus Voltage 13 Fuel 14 Ng 15 TOT 16 Torque 17 Annunciators 18 Digital Clock 19 Oil Pressure 20 DME 1 2 VHF UHF Lo and 800 MHz 21 GPS 1 2 UHF Lo and 800 MHz ...

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Page 51: ...and re installation of equipment from the aircraft Technisonic will repair or replace at Technisonic s discretion any defective transceiver or part thereof found to be faulty during the Warranty Period Faulty equipment must be returned to Technisonic or its authorized Warranty Depot with transportation charges prepaid Repaired or replacement equipment will be returned to the customer with collect ...

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