Codan 3031 User Manual

Crosspatch

HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

3031

USER GUIDE

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Introduction

Overview of this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1Overview

The 3031 Crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Typical configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Installation

Unpacking the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Quick reference card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the 3031 Crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before installing the crosspatch... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Required equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Accessing the inside of the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing and connecting the crosspatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the sensitivity of the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Performing a functional test on the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Performing an audio test on the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Channel names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Networks and channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Scanning and mute status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting the default channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Self address of the Codan HF transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Entries in the Address List of the Codan HF transceiver

connected to the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting up a separate self address for the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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4 Operating the crosspatch

LED indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Tone sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Changing the operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Viewing the firmware version of the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Using commands to control the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Making and receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Automatic antenna tuners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Secure mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Calling activity at a remote HF transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Calling activity at a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver . . . . . . . . . 65

Calling activity at a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not

capable of DTMF operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Breaking through a continuous HF transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix A—Specifications

Appendix B—Connectors and hardware settings

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

15-way D-type connector for connection to third-party

VHF/UHF transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Flying leads for connection to Codan HF transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Internal DIP switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Trim potentiometers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Appendix C—Wiring details for the VHF/UHF transceiver

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Appendix D—Compliance

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

European R&TTE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Electromagnetic compatibility and safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

FCC compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Appendix E—Definitions

Standards and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Acronyms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Unit multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

About this issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Index

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List of figures

Figure 1: Front panel of the 3031 Crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Figure 2: Basic configuration for HF to VHF/UHF and

VHF/UHF to HF communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Figure 3: Trunked configuration for HF link between

separate VHF/UHF networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Figure 4: Extended communication configuration for

VHF/UHF communication to a PSTN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Figure 5: Naming convention used in installation

procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Figure 6: Location of hardware items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Figure 7: Front view of the 15-way VHF/UHF connector

on the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Figure 8: Front view of the 15-way HF connector on

the lead from the crosspatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Figure 9: Front view of the 19-way HF connector on

the lead from the crosspatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Figure 10: Default settings for trim potentiometers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Figure 11: Fully balanced configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Figure 12: Quasi-balanced configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Figure 13: Unbalanced (single-ended) configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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List of tables

Table 1: Interface cable 08-06766-001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Table 2: LED indications during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Table 3: Tone sequences during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Table 4: Commands for a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF

transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Table 5: Commands for a VHF/UHF transceiver that

is not capable of DTMF operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Table 6: VHF/UHF transceiver interface specifications . . . . . . . 77

Table 7: HF transceiver interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Table 8: DTMF timing specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Table 9: Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Table 10: Pinouts of the 15-way VHF/UHF connector

on the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Table 11: Pinouts of the 15-way HF connector on the

lead from the crosspatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Table 12: Pinouts of the 19-way HF connector on the

lead from the crosspatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Table 13: Settings for the internal DIP switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Table 14: 有毒有害物质列表 (Register of hazardous

substances) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Codan 3031 Crosspatch. With this great product and Codan’s supreme after-sales service, you can look forward to many years of clear and reliable HF to VHF/UHF communication. Please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference. There is an index at the end of this guide to assist you in finding information.

Overview of this guide

This guide provides instructions on how to install and test your 3031 Crosspatch with a Codan NGT or 2110 Manpack Transceiver, and a third-party VHF/UHF transceiver. It also describes how to set up your Codan HF transceiver for seamless operation with the crosspatch, and how to make calls from HF to VHF/UHF and VHF/UHF to HF. This guide assumes that you are familiar with the content of the documentation provided with your Codan HF transceiver.

This guide contains the following sections:

Section 1 Overview—provides an overview of the 3031

Crosspatch, and describes typical crosspatch communication systems

Section 2 Installation—explains how to connect the

components of the communication system, and describes specific requirements for third-party equipment

Section 3 Setting up the Codan HF transceiver—provides

specific details for setting up your Codan HF transceiver to operate with a 3031 Crosspatch

Section 4 Operating the crosspatch—describes LED

indications, tone sequences, operating modes, and how to make calls

Appendix A Specifications—provides detailed specifications

of the 3031 Crosspatch

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Appendix B Connectors and hardware settings—provides

details of the connectors, and settings for the DIP switches and adjustments in the 3031 Crosspatch

Appendix C Wiring details for the VHF/UHF transceiver—

provides wiring details for balanced, quasibalanced, and unbalanced audio

Appendix D Compliance—provides compliance

information, safety notices, and the RoHS for the 3031 Crosspatch

Appendix E Definitions—explains the terms and

abbreviations used in this guide

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1 Overview

This section contains the following topics:

The 3031 Crosspatch (4)

Typical configurations (7)

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Overview

The 3031 Crosspatch

Introduction

The 3031 Crosspatch provides a method of connecting an HF communication system with a VHF or UHF communication system. The crosspatch may be used in a mobile or fixed base station.

Figure 1: Front panel of the 3031 Crosspatch

Two variants of the 3031 Crosspatch are available:

• 15-way D-type connector on flying lead for

NOTE

Power supply

The 3031 Crosspatch is powered via its connection to the Codan HF Transceiver. When the HF transceiver is switched on, the connected crosspatch will also have power.

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use with a 2010 RF Unit/2030 Junction Box, a 2012 RF Unit, or a 2110 Interface Adaptor.

• 19-way MS connector on flying lead for use with a 2110 Manpack Transceiver.

Overview

Compatibility

The 3031 Crosspatch is designed to be compatible with a wide range of VHF and UHF transceivers. The VHF or UHF transceiver must have:

• a Tx audio input

• an Rx audio output with constant volume (that is, its level is not dependent on the volume setting)

• an active low PTT input control signal

• a squelch (or carrier detect) output control signal

See the documentation provided with your VHF/UHF transceiver to check that these

NOTE

capabilities are available, or consult with your VHF/UHF dealer. Some transceivers require software configuration to enable these signals.

DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceivers

The method of entering a DTMF command varies across the range of DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceivers. When you enter a DTMF command, you should follow the process required for your VHF/UHF transceiver. In the instructions provided in this guide, only the DTMF command to be entered is provided, not the method of entering the command.

See the documentation provided with your

NOTE

VHF/UHF transceiver to determine how it transmits DTMF signals.

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Overview

Operating modes

The operating status of the crosspatch may be controlled:

• directly by the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch

• by using DTMF commands on a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

The crosspatch may be switched off to prevent patching between an HF communication network and a VHF/UHF communication network.

NOTE

For information on each operating mode see

page 50, Operating modes.

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Typical configurations

The 3031 Crosspatch may be used in a number of configurations with any compatible third-party VHF/UHF transceiver. For information on compatibility requirements see

page 5, Compatibility.

Basic configuration

In the basic configuration, the 3031 Crosspatch provides a physical connection between a Codan HF transceiver and a third-party VHF/UHF transceiver, enabling remote HF and VHF/UHF transceivers to communicate with each other.

Figure 2: Basic configuration for HF to VHF/UHF and VHF/UHF to HF communication

Overview

Fixed or mobile

crosspatch station

Remote HF

transceiver

Codan HF

transceiver

Remote HF

transceiver

HF communication network

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3031

Crosspatch

VHF/UHF

transceiver

VHF/UHF communication network

Remote

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Remote

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Overview

Remote HF

transceiver

Trunked configuration

In the trunked configuration, two or more basic configurations are connected via an HF link. This enables two or more VHF/UHF networks, separated by a distance beyond the capabilities of the VHF/UHF medium but within the capabilities of the HF medium, to communicate with each other using standard VHF/UHF transceivers.

Figure 3: Trunked configuration for HF link between separate VHF/UHF networks

Fixed or mobile

crosspatch station

Remote

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Codan HF

transceiver

3031

Crosspatch

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Remote

VHF/UHF

transceiver

VHF/UHF communication network

Fixed or mobile

crosspatch station

Remote HF

transceiver

Codan HF

transceiver

HF communication network

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3031

Crosspatch

VHF/UHF

transceiver

VHF/UHF communication network

Remote

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Remote

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Remote HF

transceiver

Extended communication configuration

In the extended communication configuration, a basic configuration is connected via an HF link to a Codan HF telephone station. This enables a remote VHF/UHF operator to make a call via an HF radio/telephone interconnect to a PSTN.

Figure 4: Extended communication configuration for VHF/UHF communication to a PSTN

Fixed or mobile

crosspatch station

Remote

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Codan HF

transceiver

3031

Crosspatch

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Overview

Remote

VHF/UHF

transceiver

VHF/UHF communication network

Fixed telephone station

Remote HF

transceiver

Codan HF

transceiver

HF communication network

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Radio/telephone

interconnect

PSTN

Telephone

communication network

Overview

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2Installation

This section contains the following topics:

Unpacking the equipment (12)

Quick reference card (12)

Installing the 3031 Crosspatch (13)

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Installation

Unpacking the equipment

On receiving your 3031 Crosspatch, check the contents against the packing list. Make sure that all equipment itemised on the packing list is present before you start installing the crosspatch into an HF to VHF/UHF communication network.

Open the packing case and examine the contents for signs of damage. If you notice any damage, contact Codan immediately. Failure to contact Codan before returning the unit may result in any warranty being void.

We recommend that the equipment is installed by qualified and experienced personnel, to the relevant standards and approvals.

Quick reference card

Each 3031 Crosspatch is packed with two Quick Reference Card stickers that detail the DTMF commands that may be used with the crosspatch.

These cards are provided for the VHF/UHF operator.

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Installing the 3031 Crosspatch

Before installing the crosspatch...

Before installing the crosspatch, you should be familiar with the signal requirements for your VHF/UHF transceiver. You may also need to activate the DTMF capability in the VHF/UHF transceiver. Please see the documentation provided with this equipment.

For information on connectors and DIP

NOTE

Required equipment

The following equipment is required to set up the crosspatch communication network for correct operation:

switches for the 3031 Crosspatch see page 79,

Connectors and hardware settings.

Installation

• a remote HF transceiver

• a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

• a Philips head screwdriver

• a small, insulated, flat-bladed screwdriver

Accessing the inside of the crosspatch

To access the inside of the crosspatch:

1 Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the four screws

from the lid of the crosspatch.

1 Remove the lid.

CAUTION

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The lid must be refitted correctly before using the equipment.

Installation

Installing and connecting the crosspatch

The 3031 Crosspatch can be installed in a number of configurations, in both fixed and mobile stations.

For information on the... See...

Basic configuration Figure 2 on page 7

Trunked configuration Figure 3 on page 8

Extended communication

Figure 4 on page 9

configuration

The 3031 Crosspatch may be used with any compatible thirdparty VHF/UHF transceiver.

The connection between the crosspatch and the

NOTE

third-party VHF/UHF transceiver may be made via a generic interface cable or a vendor-specific cable, if available.

Figure 5: Naming convention used in installation procedures

Transceiver A Transceiver B

Codan HF

transceiver

connected to

the crosspatch

3031

Crosspatch

VHF/UHF

transceiver

connected to

the crosspatch

Remote HF

transceiver

Transceiver D

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DTMF-capable

VHF/UHF

transceiver

Transceiver C

Installation

To install the crosspatch into an HF to VHF/UHF communication network:

1 Determine suitable locations for transceiver A,

transceiver B, and the crosspatch in accordance with the appropriate configuration diagram.

1 Install transceiver A in accordance with the instructions

provided with the transceiver.

1 Install transceiver B in accordance with the instructions

provided with the transceiver.

1 Connect the crosspatch to transceiver A using one of the

following:

• the flying lead from the crosspatch to the 15-way connector on the junction box or RF unit of an NGT Transceiver, or

• the flying lead from the crosspatch to the 15-way connector on the 2110 Interface Adaptor when used with the 2110 Manpack Transceiver, or

• the flying lead from the crosspatch to the 19-way connector on the front panel of the 2110 Manpack Transceiver

1 Check that the RS232 [15way] Speed entry in the

Control List is set to 9600.

1 If you are using the generic interface cable (Codan part

number 08-06766-001), connect the crosspatch to transceiver B by soldering the bare wires at the end of the cable to a connector that is appropriate for transceiver B, using the information in Table 1 on

page 16 as a guide.

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Installation

If your VHF/UHF transceiver uses balanced audio signals, you must wire your cable for balanced audio. If your VHF/UHF transceiver uses unbalanced

NOTE

(single-ended) audio, we recommend that you wire your cable in the quasi-balanced configuration. For more information see

page 89, Wiring details for the VHF/UHF

transceiver.

Table 1: Interface cable 08-06766-001

Pin No. (on VHF/UHF connector on crosspatch)

Wire colour Description Signal direction

(at VHF/UHF connector on crosspatch)

1 Brown Tx audio + Output

2 Brown/White Tx audio –

3 Black Ground –

4 Red/White Rx audio – Input

5 Red Rx audio +

6 Dark green PTT, active low Output

7 Blue Squelch, active low Input

8 Violet Spare (not used) –

9GreyN/C –

10 White N/C –

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Table 1: Interface cable 08-06766-001 (cont.)

Installation

Pin No.

Wire colour Description Signal direction (on VHF/UHF connector on crosspatch)

11 Pink Spare (not used) –

12 Light green RS232 Tx data (not used) –

13 Yellow RS232 Rx data (not used) –

14 Orange N/C –

15 Black/White N/C –

You should record the corresponding pinouts for

NOTE

transceiver B against the pinouts for the VHF/UHF connector on the crosspatch.

NOTE

Table 10 on page 81 provides specific details of

the VHF/UHF connector on the crosspatch.

(at VHF/UHF connector on crosspatch)

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Installation

1 Connect interface cable 08-06766-001 to transceiver B

via the appropriate connector.

1 If any of the following apply to transceiver B, access the

DIP switches inside the crosspatch (see page 13,

Accessing the inside of the crosspatch), and change the

setting accordingly:

Feature Switch No. Setting

Unbalanced Tx audio (single-ended)

Unbalanced Rx audio (single-ended)

600 Ω Rx input impedance 3 ON

Active high polarity for squelch signal

NOTE

See Figure 6 on page 19 for the location of the DIP switches.

For more information on the DIP switches see Table 13 on page 86.

1ON

2ON

7ON

1 Connect cable 08-06766-001 to the 15-way VHF/UHF

connector on the crosspatch.

1 If the required Tx and Rx audio signal levels for

transceiver B are greater or less than 1 V p–p, you must adjust the sensitivity of the crosspatch (see page 19,

Adjusting the sensitivity of the crosspatch).

Otherwise, continue on page 22, Performing a functional

test on the installation.

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Adjusting the sensitivity of the crosspatch

Installation

NOTE

To adjust the sensitivity of the crosspatch:

Figure 5 on page 14 provides the naming

convention for transceivers during installation.

1 Access the inside of the crosspatch (see page 13,

Accessing the inside of the crosspatch) and locate the

trim potentiometers and DIP switches (see Figure 6).

Figure 6: Location of hardware items

HF TX trim pot VHF TX trim potDIP switch 4 DIP switch 5

LED

1 Switch on transceiver B and transceiver C, and check

that an appropriate channel is selected.

The transceiver A should not be switched on.

1 Set DIP switch 4 to ON. 1 Switch on transceiver A.

The LED now functions as a level meter.

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Installation

1 On transceiver C, have an operator press a key to

generate a DTMF signal.

NOTE

A DTMF tone is audible from transceiver B.

The operator may have to press the key repeatedly to maintain the DTMF tone.

1 Using a small, insulated, flat-bladed screwdriver, adjust

trim potentiometer HF TX until the LED is green.

If the LED is flashing blue, the level is too low. Slowly rotate the potentiometer clockwise.

If the LED is flashing red, the level is too high. Slowly rotate the potentiometer counterclockwise.

1 Release the key on transceiver C. 1 Check this adjustment with all DTMF keys (0–9, *, #) on

transceiver C, and re-adjust if necessary.

1 On transceiver C, have an operator hold down PTT, then

speak loudly and continuously into the microphone.

The LED should be green most of the time.

If the DTMF/Clip LED flashes during the voice signal, slowly rotate the potentiometer counterclockwise until flashing stops.

1 Switch off transceiver A. 1 Set DIP switch 4 to OFF. 1 Set DIP switch 5 to ON. 1 Switch on transceiver A.

The crosspatch sends a 1 kHz signal to transceiver B. This signal is transmitted to the VHF/UHF network.

1 Listen to the 1 kHz audio tone received at transceiver C.

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1 Do one of the following:

• If you have appropriate VHF/UHF test equipment, use a small, insulated, flat-bladed screwdriver to adjust VHF TX for the desired frequency deviation.

• If this test equipment is not available, use a small, insulated, flat-bladed screwdriver to adjust trim potentiometer VHF TX fully counterclockwise.

The tone will fade out or become inaudible.

Slowly rotate trim potentiometer VHF TX clockwise until the tone reaches full deviation, but does not distort.

1 Switch off all equipment. 1 Set DIP switch 5 to OFF. 1 Re-fit the lid of the crosspatch.

Installation

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Installation

Performing a functional test on the installation

If the crosspatch is in...

NOTE

Figure 5 on page 14 provides the naming

convention for transceivers during installation.

For information on LED indications during installation see Table 2 on page 46.

For information on tone sequences that may be heard during installation see Table 3 on page 48.

Testing functionality from transceiver A

To perform a basic functional test from transceiver A:

1 Switch on transceiver B, then transceiver A.

The crosspatch powers up and enters Off mode.

If the crosspatch has been operated prior to

NOTE

The channel screen of transceiver A displays...

this installation, the crosspatch enters the operating mode that was last used.

The tone sequence heard on VHF/UHF is...

The LED indicator on the crosspatch is...

Off mode Pop-up: Crosspatch Off

Status icon:

Active mode Pop-up: Crosspatch Active

– Short blue flash

every 1.5 s

Solid green

Status icon:

Standby mode

Pop-up: Crosspatch Standby Status icon:

Solid blue

1 On the handset or front panel of transceiver A, press 5

repeatedly to cycle through the operating modes.

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1 If the crosspatch does not respond, check that:

• the crosspatch is connected correctly to transceiver A

• all DIP switches are positioned correctly for operation, not adjustment

• the firmware in transceiver A is V4.72 or later

Testing functionality from transceiver C

To perform a basic functional test from transceiver C:

1 On the handset or front panel of transceiver A, press 5

repeatedly until the crosspatch enters Active mode.

A pop-up stating Crosspatch Active appears on the screen.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

The LED on the crosspatch is solid green.

If you press status icon indicates that the crosspatch is in Active mode ( ).

to remove the pop-up, the crosspatch

1 On transceiver C, enter DTMF command ##.

The crosspatch enters Standby mode.

The LED on the crosspatch is solid blue.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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1 Enter DTMF command **.

The crosspatch enters Active mode.

The LED on the crosspatch is solid green.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Enter DTMF command ** again.

Transceiver A starts scanning.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

Performing an audio test on the installation

NOTE

Testing from HF to VHF/UHF

To perform an audio test from HF to VHF/UHF:

Figure 5 on page 14 provides the naming

convention for transceivers during installation.

1 On the handset or front panel of transceiver A, press 5

repeatedly until the crosspatch enters Active mode.

A pop-up stating Crosspatch Active appears on the screen.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

The LED on the crosspatch is solid green.

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If you press to remove the pop-up, the crosspatch status icon indicates that the crosspatch is in Active mode ( ).

1 Do one of the following:

• On the handset of transceiver D, press PTT.

Transceiver B enters Tx mode.

If transceiver B does not enter Tx mode, check the PTT connection via the interface cable to the VHF/UHF transceiver (see page 14, Installing and connecting the

crosspatch).

The Traffic LED on the crosspatch is green.

• If transceiver D is not available, tune transceiver A to a broadcast source so that continuous audio is received.

Installation

If the audio is too quiet or too loud, the sensitivity of the crosspatch needs further adjustment for transceiver B (see page 19, Adjusting the sensitivity of the crosspatch).

If there is no audio signal present, check the wiring of the interface cable and customer-supplied connector, and the DIP switch settings (see Table 1 on page 16 and

Table 13 on page 86).

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Testing from VHF/UHF to HF

To perform an audio test from VHF/UHF to HF:

1 On the handset or front panel of transceiver A, press 5

repeatedly until the crosspatch enters Active mode.

A pop-up stating Crosspatch Active appears on the screen.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

The LED on the crosspatch is solid green.

If you press status icon indicates that the crosspatch is in Active mode ( ).

to remove the pop-up, the crosspatch

1 If transceiver A is scanning, press SCAN to switch off

scanning.

1 On transceiver C, press PTT.

Transceiver A enters Tx mode, indicated by Tx at the top left of the channel screen.

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If transceiver A does not enter Tx mode, check the connection and polarity of the squelch signal from transceiver B via the interface cable (see page 14,

Installing and connecting the crosspatch).

The Traffic LED on the crosspatch is yellow.

1 Set transceiver D to the same channel as transceiver A. 1 On transceiver C, hold down PTT then speak.

This audio should be heard at transceiver D.

If there is no audio signal present, check the wiring of the interface cable and customer-supplied connector, and the DIP switch settings (see Table 1 on page 16 and

Table 13 on page 86).

1 Release PTT on the handset of transceiver C.

Transceiver A returns to Rx mode, indicated by Rx at the top left of the channel screen.

The Traffic LED on the crosspatch is off.

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3 Setting up the Codan HF

transceiver

This section contains the following topics:

Channel names (30)

Networks and channels (34)

Setting the default channel (38)

Self address of the Codan HF transceiver (39)

Entries in the Address List of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch (40)

Setting up a separate self address for the crosspatch (43)

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Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Channel names

You can use a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver to command the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to select a specific channel. However, only numeric digits can be entered into the DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver, and you must include a leading zero if the channel is less than 10.

This does not restrict all of the channels in your Codan HF transceiver to having numeric-only names like 01, 02, and so on. In particular, if you already have established channel names with which your operators are familiar, these can still be used with some small adjustments made to the setup of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

NOTE

Any channel names in your existing networks that have no common naming convention (such as Codan 01, Night 02, Day 03), may be used with the crosspatch. In this case, it is recommended that the channel names contain different numeric sequences. To use these existing channels you can use the default channel prefix command (see page 31, The default

channel prefix).

The only restriction placed on channel names is that they must include a 1 or 2-digit numeric sequence in the name.

If you have grouped channel names in your existing networks (such as Codan 01, Codan 02, Night 01, Night 02), these channels are easily used with the crosspatch. To use these existing channels you must define a specific channel prefix (see page 32, Defining a channel prefix).

For information on grouping entries see the

NOTE

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documentation provided with the Codan HF transceiver.

Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

The RS232 [15way] Startup entry

The Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch has an entry in the Control List that enables you to set up attributes for the port to which the crosspatch is connected. These attributes are read on startup. In an NGT series Transceiver this entry is called RS232 15way Startup. In the 2110 Manpack Transceiver this entry is called RS232 Startup.

The default channel prefix

If you do not enter a channel prefix command as described below, the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch selects a channel based on the numeric sequence in the channel name. It ignores any alpha characters that appear in the name, and removes any leading zeros from the numeric sequence.

If you have channels that contain different alpha names but the same numeric sequence (such as Codan 1, Night 01, Day 1), and a command is received from the crosspatch to select channel 01, the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch selects the channel named Codan 1. This selection is based on the number 1, and Codan 1 is selected because it is listed alphabetically before Day 1. The channel named Night 01 is ignored in the selection process.

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Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Defining a channel prefix

NOTE

To define a channel prefix:

1 Go to the RS232 [15way] Startup entry in the Control

List.

1 Access the entry so that you can edit it. 1 Enter the channel prefix that you want to define in the

following format:

In the following discussions, you must log into the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch as administrator to see the Control List. For information on logging in as administrator see the documentation provided with the Codan HF transceiver.

Alternatively, you can use NSP to program the entry in the Control List. For information on programming with NSP see the on-line help provided with the software.

CHANPREFIX "<prefix> " [RemoveZeros]

If the prefix contains a space to separate it from the numeric sequence (for example,

CAUTION

NOTE This command is not case-sensitive.

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Codan 01), you must include quotes around the prefix and space in the chanprefix command.

For example:

Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Command in RS232 [15way] Startup entry

CHANPREFIX * RemoveZeros (default function, if a crosspatch is detected and no command has been entered)

CHANPREFIX * Alpha 01

CHANPREFIX "Codan " Alpha 01

CHANPREFIX "Codan " RemoveZeros

Channels in

Codan HF

transceiver

connected to

crosspatch

Alpha 1

Bravo 2 Codan 1 Codan 2

Bravo 02 Codan 01 Codan 02

Alpha 1

Bravo 2 Codan 1 Codan 2

DTMF command entered at

VHF/UHF

transceiver

02 Bravo 2

01 Alpha 01

02 Codan 02

02 Codan 2

connected to

Channel

selected by

Codan HF

transceiver

crosspatch

CHANPREFIX Codan RemoveZeros

Alpha1

Bravo2 Codan1 Codan2

02 Codan2

1 Save the entry, or if you are using NSP, program the

Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch with the updated profile.

1 Restart the Codan HF transceiver connected to the

crosspatch so that the command in the RS232 [15way] Startup is read.

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Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Networks and channels

In the following discussions, you must log into the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch as administrator to see the Network List and Control List. For information on logging in as administrator see the

NOTE

A self address may be allocated to a specific network or to all networks. Therefore, if you want to restrict crosspatch traffic to a number of channels only, create a network for the particular calling system you want to use, add the channels to this network only, then allocate the self address of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to this network only. Alternatively, you can allocate a self address and network for use by the crosspatch only (see page 43, Setting

up a separate self address for the crosspatch).

documentation provided with the Codan HF transceiver.

Alternatively, you can use NSP to program the Codan HF transceiver. For information on programming with NSP see the on-line help provided with the software.

The self address of the Codan HF transceiver

NOTE

When you use a DTMF command to select a channel for a call (that is, scan is switched off), the Codan HF transceiver automatically selects a Codan Selcall network that contains this channel. If the channel is contained in more than one Codan Selcall network, the Codan HF transceiver selects the Codan Selcall network that appears first in alphabetical order in the Network List.

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connected to the crosspatch must be allocated to all networks that contain channels that you want to use for crosspatch communication.

Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

If you start a call using a DTMF command while the transceiver is still scanning, the Codan HF transceiver selects an ALE/CALM network to make the call. First, it looks at all ALE/CALM networks that are set to be scanned, then selects the network that appears first in alphabetical order in the Network List.

For example:

DTMF commands from VHF/UHF transceiver

01 *2222##

Networks in Codan HF transceiver connected to crosspatch

AlphaComms:

Codan Selcall Don’t scan

DeltaComms:

Codan Selcall Scan

ALEDeltaComms:

ALE/CALM Don’t scan

Channels in network

01 02 03

01 05 06

01 02 03 05 06

Network selected for call to remote HF transceiver with address 2222

AlphaComms

A Codan Selcall network must be selected because scanning was switched off at the start of the call

AlphaComms contains channel 01 and appears first in alphabetical order in the Network List

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Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

DTMF commands from VHF/UHF transceiver

Networks in Codan HF transceiver connected to crosspatch

*2222## (no channel selected)

DeltaComms:

Codan Selcall Scan

ALEDeltaComms:

ALE/CALM Don’t scan

ALESierraComms:

ALE/CALM Scan

Scanning and mute status

Channels in network

01 05 06

01 02 03 05 06

02 03 05 10

Network selected for call to remote HF transceiver with address 2222

ALESierraComms

An ALE/CALM network must be selected because scanning was switched on at the start of the call

ALESierraComms is set to be scanned and appears first in alphabetical order of scanned ALE/CALM networks in the Network List

Operation with a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

The mute status during scanning of any remote HF transceivers may be set to Selcall since any DTMF call commands made from the DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver will perform a Selective call to the address supplied.

Operation with a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation

If you are using the crosspatch with a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation, you may choose to set up the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to remain on a specific channel.

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Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

A VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation cannot command the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to select a specific channel. It can only command the Codan HF transceiver to select the default channel by pressing PTT three times within 1.5 s. For information of setting the default channel see page 38, Setting

the default channel.

Any remote HF transceivers listening for VHF/UHF communications can be set to scan, however the Mute Scan status of these transceivers must be set to Voice or Scan for voice, since the VHF/UHF transceiver making the call cannot make a Selective call to a remote HF transceiver unless such a call is set up in the XP 99 entry of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch (see page 40, Entries in the

Address List of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch).

To set up the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to remain on a specific channel:

1 Access the Auto Resume Mode entry in the Control List,

then set it to Off.

1 Press SCAN until a pop-up informs you that scanning is

off.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Press V/S until a highlighted V appears on the channel

screen.

To set up the remote Codan HF transceiver that communicates with a crosspatch station that remains on a specific channel:

1 Access the Mute Scan entry in the Control List, then set

it to Voi c e or Scan for voice.

1 Press V/S until a highlighted V appears on the channel

screen.

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Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Setting the default channel

The default channel is the last channel that was manually selected using the handset or front panel of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch while scanning was switched off.

To set the default channel:

1 On the Codan HF transceiver connected to the

crosspatch, press VIEW to see the channel screen.

1 If the transceiver is scanning, press SCAN to switch off

scanning.

NOTE

To select the default channel, scanning must be switched off; it cannot be paused.

1 Scroll through the channels until you see the channel that

you want to use as the default channel.

1 Press SCAN to switch on scanning.

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Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Self address of the Codan HF transceiver

The self address of a Codan HF transceiver is the unique identifier for the transceiver that is used by other HF transceivers to make a call to it.

If a remote HF transceiver needs to be called directly by a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver using DTMF command *aaaa##, the self address entered into the remote HF transceiver must be numeric and between 3 and 15 digits long.

If your existing HF communication network of transceivers uses other alphanumeric address formats, you do not have to change these. Instead, you can set up the Address List of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch with entries that will automatically make a call to the specified HF transceiver with the alphanumeric address. When you make a call via a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver using one of these entries in the Address List, you need to specify the entry number corresponding to the HF transceiver that you want to call using DTMF command *ee##. For information on setting up the Address List see page 40, Entries in the Address List of

the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

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Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Entries in the Address List of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch

You can set up the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch with a series of entries in the Address List that may be used by a VHF/UHF transceiver to call remote HF transceivers via the crosspatch.

For information on entering and editing text,

NOTE

NOTE You can also set up the Address List using NSP.

To create an entry in the Address List:

and settings in the Address List, see the documentation provided with the Codan HF transceiver.

1 Press VIEW until the Address List is displayed. 1 Hold to open the List Manager. 1 Scroll to Create entry. 1 Enter the setting information provided in the following

table as required, then press to enter the information.

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If this prompt is

Do this...

displayed...

New name? • enter a name for the new entry in the format XP <ee>, for

example XP 01.

There must be a space between XP and <ee>.

NOTE

<ee> must be two digits, and if it is below 10, a leading zero must be included.

If you want a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation to be able to make a call to a specific address, create an entry named

NOTE

XP 99 containing the required call information. To make this call see page 73, Calling activity at a

VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation.

The XP 99 entry is not limited to VHF/UHF transceivers that are not capable of DTMF

NOTE

operation, however it has been allocated specifically to enable these transceivers to make such a call.

• select the call type you want to use (Channel Test, Emergency, Message, NET (MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option only), Phone, RFDS Emgcy, or Selective)

• enter the address to which you want to send the call

If the call type is RFDS Emgcy, an address is not

NOTE

displayed: addresses are not required for these calls.

If you leave the address blank for the other call

NOTE

types, making a call to this entry selects the channel specified in the entry.

If you selected Phone? as the call type, enter the

NOTE

telephone number you want to call. You can enter up to 16 digits.

Message? • enter the message you want to send

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If this prompt is displayed...

Phone Link? • select the phone link station through which you want to

Network? • select the network you want to use to make the call

Channel/Mode? • select the channel/mode you want to use to make the call

Do this...

make the call

NOTE You cannot set this to <blank>.

If you leave this blank, the Codan HF transceiver

NOTE

uses standard network selection rules to select the network for the call.

If you leave this blank, then you must select a channel before making a call when using a Codan Selcall network.

You should insert as much information as possible into the Address List entry to

NOTE

prevent the Codan HF transceiver prompting for information during the call. The VHF/UHF transceiver cannot respond to call prompting.

The new entry is created and the List Manager remains open.

1 If you want to view the entry you have created, press

to close the List Manager.

For information on making a call using an

NOTE

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entry in the Address List see page 71,

Making a call to a remote HF transceiver using an Address List entry.

Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

Setting up a separate self address for the crosspatch

You can allocate a self address to the crosspatch that is different from the self address allocated to the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch. You may also specify the network in which this self address is used. This enables you to further restrict the channels and networks used by the crosspatch to a subset of those programmed into the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

To enter a self address for the crosspatch:

1 Go to the RS232 [15way] Startup entry in the Control

List.

1 Access the entry so that you can edit it. 1 Enter the self address that you want to define in the

following format:

SELFID aaaa[@<network name>]

For example:

To set the self address...

1234 SELFID 1234

1234 for use in the network called AlphaComms

1234 for use in the network called Alpha Comms (that is, the name includes a space)

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Enter...

SELFID 1234@AlphaComms

SELFID "1234@Alpha Comms"

Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

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4 Operating the crosspatch

This section contains the following topics:

LED indications (46)

Tone sequences (48)

Operating modes (50)

Changing the operating mode (54)

Viewing the firmware version of the crosspatch (56)

Using commands to control the crosspatch (57)

Making and receiving calls (62)

Breaking through a continuous HF transmission (75)

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Operating the crosspatch

LED indications

There are three LEDs on the front panel of the 3031 Crosspatch that indicate its current status during operation.

Table 2: LED indications during operation

LED Status Meaning

Off The crosspatch is not connected to a Codan HF

(status)

Green, solid The crosspatch is switched on and is in Active mode.

Blue, solid The crosspatch is switched on and is in Standby mode.

transceiver, or the Codan HF transceiver is not switched on.

Blue, short flash every

1.5 s

Orange, solid

Red, solid The crosspatch has an internal error.

Red, flashing

Tra ffic Off The crosspatch is not powered up, or there is no audio

Yellow The crosspatch is patching VHF/UHF audio to HF

Green The crosspatch is patching HF audio to VHF/UHF

The crosspatch is switched on and is in Off mode.

The crosspatch is initialising or under firmware upgrade.

The crosspatch is initialising communications with the Codan HF transceiver.

patching occurring.

audio.

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Table 2: LED indications during operation (cont.)

LED Status Meaning

DTMF/Clip Off The crosspatch is not powered up, or there is no audio

detected.

Orange, during DTMF transmission

Orange, during overload

The crosspatch has detected a DTMF tone from the VHF/UHF transceiver.

The crosspatch has a VHF/UHF receive audio level greater than 1 V p–p.

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Operating the crosspatch

Tone sequences

There are a series of tones that are generated by the 3031 Crosspatch and emitted on VHF/UHF. These tones indicate the current status of the crosspatch during operation.

Table 3: Tone sequences during operation

Tone sequence Meaning

The crosspatch has entered Active mode.

(low–high)

The crosspatch has entered Standby mode.

(high–low)

The Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch has started scanning.

(ascending tones)

The Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch has stopped scanning.

(descending tones)

The Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch has

(high–high)

(high)

(long, low)

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selected the requested channel.

The DTMF command sent to the crosspatch has been acknowledged.

The PTT on the VHF/UHF transceiver has been released.

The Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch has entered Secure mode.

The Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch has exited Secure mode.

The command entered cannot be processed by the crosspatch, or the command failed.

Table 3: Tone sequences during operation (cont.)

Tone sequence Meaning

A break-through period is available within 2 seconds (see

page 75, Breaking through a continuous HF transmission).

(very high)

Operating the crosspatch

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Operating the crosspatch

Operating modes

When the 3031 Crosspatch is initially switched on, it will enter the state that it was in prior to being switched off.

NOTE

The crosspatch is toggled between operating modes using either:

• the handset or front panel of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch, or

• a DTMF command from a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

The status of the crosspatch is only shown on the channel screen of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch. Remote Codan HF transceivers do not show the status of the crosspatch.

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Operating the crosspatch

Off mode

When the crosspatch is in Off mode, the crosspatch is connected to the Codan HF transceiver and switched on, but the crosspatch itself has been disabled.

The crosspatch can only enter or exit Off mode

NOTE

using the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

Off mode is indicated on the Codan HF transceiver by a popup on the channel screen that states Crosspatch Off. The crosspatch status icon at the bottom right of the channel screen is shown as a hollow square ( ).

Off mode is indicated on the 3031 Crosspatch by a short blue flash of the LED every 1.5 s.

If the Codan HF transceiver is scanning, the status of the crosspatch is shown on the scanning screen.

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Operating the crosspatch

Active mode

When the crosspatch is in Active mode, the crosspatch is connected to the Codan HF transceiver and switched on. If the Codan HF transceiver is not scanning, the crosspatch patches signals between the HF and VHF/UHF communication networks, and vice versa. If the Codan HF transceiver is scanning, the crosspatch listens for commands.

NOTE

When the crosspatch is in Active mode, the mute type is Selcall (S).

Active mode is indicated on the Codan HF transceiver by a pop-up on the channel screen that states Crosspatch Active. The crosspatch status icon at the bottom right of the channel screen is shown as a highlighted cross ( ).

Active mode is indicated on the 3031 Crosspatch by a solid green LED.

If the Codan HF transceiver is scanning, the status of the crosspatch is shown on the scanning screen.

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Operating the crosspatch

Standby mode

When the crosspatch is in Standby mode, the crosspatch is connected to the Codan HF transceiver and switched on, but is not patching signals between the HF and VHF/UHF communication networks. The crosspatch responds to calls made from the HF network, or to the DTMF command ** (see

Table 4 on page 58).

NOTE

When the crosspatch is in Standby mode, the mute type is Selcall (S).

Standby mode is indicated on the Codan HF transceiver by a pop-up on the channel screen that states Crosspatch Standby. The crosspatch status icon at the bottom right of the channel screen is shown as a cross ( ).

Standby mode is indicated on the 3031 Crosspatch by a solid blue LED.

If the Codan HF transceiver is scanning, the status of the crosspatch is shown on the scanning screen.

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Operating the crosspatch

Changing the operating mode

Changing the operating mode of the crosspatch from the Codan HF transceiver

To change the operating mode:

1 On the handset or front panel of the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch, press 5 repeatedly until the mode you want is displayed.

The modes are indicated as follows on the channel screen:

Mode Indication

Off Pop-up: Crosspatch Off

Crosspatch status icon:

Active Pop-up: Crosspatch Active

Crosspatch status icon:

Standby Pop-up: Crosspatch Standby

Crosspatch status icon:

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Operating the crosspatch

Changing the operating mode of the crosspatch from a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

See the documentation provided with your

NOTE

To change the operating mode:

VHF/UHF transceiver to determine how it transmits DTMF signals.

1 Enter DTMF command ##.

The crosspatch enters Standby mode and the tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Enter DTMF command **.

The crosspatch enters Active mode and the tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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Operating the crosspatch

Viewing the firmware version of the crosspatch

To view the firmware version of the crosspatch:

1 On the handset or front panel of the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch, hold 5.

The firmware version of the crosspatch is displayed in a pop-up.

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Operating the crosspatch

Using commands to control the crosspatch

The operation of the 3031 Crosspatch is fully integrated into the operation of the Codan HF transceiver. Making and receiving calls at the Codan HF transceiver is no different from normal operation. For information on using the Codan HF transceiver see the documentation provided with the transceiver.

The 3031 Crosspatch may also be controlled from a thirdparty VHF/UHF transceiver. This transceiver may or may not be capable of DTMF operation.

See the documentation provided with your VHF/UHF transceiver to determine how it

NOTE

transmits DTMF signals and at what spacing each tone should be entered. See page 77,

Specifications for optimal tone and pause

durations.

When entering DTMF commands into a VHF/UHF transceiver you should wait to hear an appropriate tone sequence from the crosspatch before entering the next DTMF command.

If you enter DTMF commands while holding PTT on t he handset of the VHF/UHF transceiver, you should enter the first tone within 3 s of PTT being pressed. There should be less than 1 s between tones.

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Operating the crosspatch

Table 4: Commands for a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

DTMF command Function

## A crosspatch in Active mode switches to Standby mode.

** A crosspatch in Standby mode switches to Active mode.

A crosspatch in Active mode that is not in a call or scanning, commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to start scanning.

A crosspatch in Active mode that is currently in a call, commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to end the call.

nn A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch to select channel <nn> in the HF communication network.

*aaaa#* when Codan HF transceiver is not scanning

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to make a Channel Test call to address <aaaa> on the currently selected channel using a Codan Selcall network.

<aaaa> may be any address between 3 and 15 digits.

*aaaa## when Codan HF transceiver is not scanning

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to make a Selective call to address <aaaa> on the currently selected channel using a Codan Selcall network.

<aaaa> may be any address between 3 and 15 digits.

*aaaa## when Codan HF transceiver is scanning

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to make a Selective call to address <aaaa> using an ALE/CALM network.

<aaaa> may be any address between 3 and 15 digits.

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Table 4: Commands for a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver (cont.)

DTMF command Function

Operating the crosspatch

*aaaa#pppp# when Codan HF transceiver is not scanning

*aaaa#pppp# when Codan HF transceiver is scanning

8** when Codan HF transceiver is not scanning

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to make a Phone call to the Codan HF telephone station that has address <aaaa> on the currently selected channel using a Codan Selcall network. The telephone station then makes a call to telephone number <pppp>.

<aaaa> may be any address between 3 and 15 digits.

<pppp> may be any telephone number between 1 and 16 digits.

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to make a Phone call to the Codan HF telephone station that has address <aaaa> using an ALE/CALM network. The telephone station then makes a call to telephone number <pppp>.

<aaaa> may be any address between 3 and 15 digits.

<pppp> may be any telephone number between 1 and 16 digits.

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to enter Secure mode.

8## A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch to exit Secure mode.

*ee## A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch to make a call using the information contained in an entry named XP <ee> in the Address List.

For information on setting up the Address List see

page 40, Entries in the Address List of the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

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Operating the crosspatch

Table 4: Commands for a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver (cont.)

DTMF command Function

Three PTTs in rapid succession (less than

0.5 s between presses)

Single, long PTT (hold for 3 s)

NOTE

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to make a call using the information contained in an entry named XP 99 in the Address List.

For information on setting up the Address List see

page 40, Entries in the Address List of the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to stop scanning and select the default channel.

Group calls in Codan Selcall and Open Selcall networks may be made by substituting the last two digits of the address with 00.

If you have the MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option installed in the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch, you can make NET calls to a numeric-only NET address directly from a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver.

For information on making Phone calls through a radio/telephone interconnect see the documentation provided with the Codan HF telephone station.

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Table 5: Commands for a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation

Command Function

Operating the crosspatch

Three PTTs in rapid succession (less than

0.5 s between presses)

Single, long PTT (hold for 3 s)

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to make a call using the information contained in an entry named XP 99 in the Address List.

For information on setting up the Address List see

page 40, Entries in the Address List of the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

A crosspatch in Active mode commands the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch to stop scanning and select the default channel.

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Operating the crosspatch

Making and receiving calls

When communicating across a patched link, do

CAUTION

The crosspatch generates a tone when it detects that PTT on the VHF/UHF transceiver is released. By default, the Codan HF transceiver is set up to emit a short, high tone when PTT is released.

To make and receive calls at... See...

a remote HF transceiver page 64

a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver page 65

not speak until you have heard , indicating that PTT has been released at the other end of the patch.

a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation

Automatic antenna tuners

If you manually select a channel for a basic voice call to a remote HF transceiver that uses an automatic antenna tuner, you should press PTT to start the tuning cycle. Wait until tuning has completed before speaking on the channel.

NOTE Broadband antennas do not require tuning.

NOTE

page 73

Selective calls in Codan Selcall or ALE/CALM networks automatically start tuning if required.

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Secure mode

Operating the crosspatch

You can use Secure mode if a Voice Encryptor module is fitted in your Codan HF transceiver, and special firmware is programmed into the transceiver and enabled.

CAUTION

NOTE

To use Secure mode:

When Secure mode is enabled, communications are only secure over the HF link.

Secure mode can only be entered when the Codan HF transceiver is not scanning.

1 Check that the Codan HF transceiver is not scanning.

You can either stop scanning by selecting a channel, or you may be in a call on a specific channel.

1 Enter DTMF command 8** to enter Secure mode.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Enter DTMF command 8## to exit Secure mode.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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Operating the crosspatch

Calling activity at a remote HF transceiver

Making a call to a VHF/UHF transceiver

NOTE

To make a call to the VHF/UHF network:

You cannot make a call to a specific VHF/UHF transceiver.

For information on call types in the Codan HF transceiver see the documentation provided with the transceiver.

1 Make a Selective or Emergency call to the Codan HF

transceiver connected to the crosspatch, or to the crosspatch itself.

1 Wait for a response from a VHF/UHF operator.

The end of the transmission from the VHF/UHF operator is indicated by when PTT is released.

1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

1 Press SCAN to end the call.

Receiving a call from a VHF/UHF transceiver

To receive a call from a VHF/UHF transceiver:

1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

1 Press SCAN to end the call.

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Operating the crosspatch

Calling activity at a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

To make... See...

a Channel Test call in a Codan Selcall network page 66

a Selective call in a Codan Selcall network page 67

a Selective call in an ALE/CALM network page 68

a Phone call in a Codan Selcall network page 69

a Phone call in an ALE/CALM network page 70

a call to an entry in the Address List page 71

To receive... See...

a call from a remote HF transceiver page 72

Setting the crosspatch to Active mode using a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

To set the crosspatch to Active mode:

1 Enter DTMF command **.

If you hear , the crosspatch is in Active mode.

If you hear , the crosspatch is in Active mode and the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch has started scanning.

If there is no response:

• the VHF/UHF transceiver at which the command was entered is out of range from the VHF/UHF transceiver connected to the crosspatch

• the crosspatch is in Off mode

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Operating the crosspatch

Selecting the default channel

To select the default channel using a VHF/UHF transceiver:

1 Hold PTT for 3 s.

Making a Channel Test call to a remote HF transceiver using a Codan Selcall network

To make a Channel Test call to a remote HF transceiver using a Codan Selcall network:

1 Check that the crosspatch is in Active mode (see

page 65, Setting the crosspatch to Active mode using a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver).

1 Enter the DTMF 2-digit number for the channel that you

want to use.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Check that the channel is clear of voice and data traffic. 1 Enter the following DTMF command:

*aaaa#*

where: <aaaa> is the 3 to 15 digit address of the remote HF transceiver that you want to test

1 Listen for the test signal from the remote HF transceiver. 1 If there is no test signal, or the quality is poor, select

another channel, then make the Channel Test call again.

1 Do one of the following:

• continue from page 67, Making a Selective call to a

remote HF transceiver using a Codan Selcall network

or from page 69, Making a Phone call to a remote HF

transceiver using a Codan Selcall network

• enter DTMF command ** to resume scanning

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Operating the crosspatch

Making a Selective call to a remote HF transceiver using a Codan Selcall network

To make a Selective call to a remote HF transceiver using a Codan Selcall network:

1 Check that the crosspatch is in Active mode (see

page 65, Setting the crosspatch to Active mode using a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver).

1 Enter the DTMF 2-digit number for the channel that you

want to use.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Check that the channel is clear of voice and data traffic. 1 Enter the following DTMF command:

*aaaa##

where: <aaaa> is the 3 to 15 digit address of the remote HF transceiver that you want to call

If you want to make a group call to 4 or

NOTE

6-digit addresses, replace the last two digits of the address with 00, that is *aa00##.

1 Listen for audible beeps transmitted from the remote HF

transceiver.

1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

1 If you want to use Secure mode, enter DTMF

command 8** (see page 63, Secure mode).

1 When you have finished your call, enter DTMF

command ** to end the call.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Enter DTMF command ** to resume scanning, if

required.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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Operating the crosspatch

Making a Selective call to a remote HF transceiver using an ALE/CALM network

To make a Selective call to a remote HF transceiver using an ALE/CALM network:

1 Check that the crosspatch is in Active mode (see

page 65, Setting the crosspatch to Active mode using a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver).

1 Check that the Codan HF transceiver connected to the

crosspatch is scanning.

1 Enter the following DTMF command:

*aaaa##

where: <aaaa> is the 3 to 15 digit address of the remote HF transceiver that you want to call

If the call is successful, the tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

1 If you want to use Secure mode, enter DTMF

command 8** (see page 63, Secure mode).

1 When you have finished your call, enter DTMF

command ** to end the call and resume scanning.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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Operating the crosspatch

Making a Phone call to a remote HF transceiver using a Codan Selcall network

To make a Phone call to a remote HF transceiver using a Codan Selcall network:

1 Check that the crosspatch is in Active mode (see

page 65, Setting the crosspatch to Active mode using a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver).

1 Enter the DTMF 2-digit number for the channel that you

want to use.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Check that the channel is clear of voice and data traffic. 1 Enter the following DTMF command:

*aaaa#pppp#

where: <aaaa> is the 3 to 15 digit address of the remote Codan HF transceiver with a radio/telephone interconnect that you want to call <pppp> is the 1 to 16 digit telephone number that you want to call

1 Wait for the telephone call to be answered. 1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

1 If you want to use Secure mode, enter DTMF

command 8** (see page 63, Secure mode).

1 When you have finished your call, enter DTMF

command ** to end the call.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

1 Enter DTMF command ** to resume scanning, if

required.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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Operating the crosspatch

Making a Phone call to a remote HF transceiver using an ALE/CALM network

To make a Phone call to a remote HF transceiver using an ALE/CALM network:

1 Check that the crosspatch is in Active mode (see

page 65, Setting the crosspatch to Active mode using a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver).

1 Check that the Codan HF transceiver connected to the

crosspatch is scanning.

1 Enter the following DTMF command:

*aaaa#pppp#

1 Wait for the telephone call to be answered. 1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

1 If you want to use Secure mode, enter DTMF

command 8** (see page 63, Secure mode).

1 When you have finished your call, enter DTMF

command ** to end the call and resume scanning.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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Operating the crosspatch

Making a call to a remote HF transceiver using an Address List entry

For information on setting up entries see

NOTE

To make a call to a remote HF transceiver using an Address List entry:

page 40, Entries in the Address List of the

Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

The Codan HF transceiver uses the relevant information contained in the Address List entry, regardless of the scan status at the start of the call.

1 Check that the crosspatch is in Active mode (see

page 65, Setting the crosspatch to Active mode using a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver).

1 Enter the following DTMF command:

*ee##

where: <ee> is the 2-digit identifier for the entry XP <ee> in the Address List corresponding to the remote HF transceiver that you want to call

1 Wait for a response from the other HF transceiver.

If the call has been made in a Codan Selcall network, listen for audible beeps transmitted from the remote HF transceiver.

1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

1 If you want to use Secure mode, enter DTMF

command 8** (see page 63, Secure mode).

1 When you have finished your call, enter DTMF

command ** to end the call.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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Operating the crosspatch

1 Enter DTMF command ** to resume scanning, if

required.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

Receiving a call from a remote HF transceiver

To receive a call from HF:

1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

1 If you want to use Secure mode, enter DTMF

command 8** (see page 63, Secure mode).

1 When you have finished your call, enter DTMF

command ** to end the call and resume scanning.

The tone sequence is heard on VHF/UHF.

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Operating the crosspatch

Calling activity at a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation

Selecting the default channel

To select the default channel using a VHF/UHF transceiver:

1 Hold PTT for 3 s.

Making a call to a remote HF transceiver

The calls that you can make from a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF

NOTE

operation are restricted to basic voice calls or calls made to a special entry in Address List of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch.

The Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch, and any remote HF transceivers must have the Mute Scan entry in the Control List set to Voi c e or Scan for voice so that they can detect a voice call.

To make a call to a pre-set HF transceiver:

1 Press PTT three times with less than 0.5 s between

presses.

The Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch makes a call using the information stored in the XP 99 entry in the Address List.

When the last PTT is detected via the crosspatch, the Codan HF transceiver returns to scanning after the time specified in the Auto Resume Time entry in the Control List.

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Operating the crosspatch

To make a basic voice call to any HF transceiver:

1 Hold PTT for 3 s to select the default channel. 1 If required, press PTT to start a tuning cycle. 1 Hold down PTT, then speak, releasing PTT when you

have finished speaking.

When the last PTT is detected via the crosspatch, the Codan HF transceiver returns to scanning after the time specified in the Auto Resume Time entry in the Control List.

Receiving a call from a remote HF transceiver

To receive a call from a remote HF transceiver:

1 In response to the call tone, hold down PTT, then speak,

releasing PTT when you have finished speaking.

When the last PTT is detected via the crosspatch, the Codan HF transceiver returns to scanning after the time specified in the Auto Resume Time entry in the Control List.

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Operating the crosspatch

Breaking through a continuous HF transmission

If there is a continuous transmission from the Codan HF transceiver, the crosspatch will be unreceptive to attempts from the VHF/UHF network to interrupt this transmission.

The crosspatch provides a window every two minutes for the VHF/UHF operator to break into the continuous HF transmission.

The break-through window is indicated by .

To break through a continuous HF transmission:

1 Listen for the break-through tone. 1 Press PTT within 1 s of this tone, then continue to hold

PTT for 3 s.

1 Release PTT.

Successful break-through is indicated by the continuous transmission being inhibited for up to 10 seconds.

1 Enter a DTMF command to change to another channel

within this 10-second period.

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Appendix A—Specifications

Table 6: VHF/UHF transceiver interface specifications

Item Specification

Transmit audio 10 mV p–p to 3 V p–p, adjustable

600 Ω output impedance Balanced or unbalanced, selectable

Receive audio 100 mV p–p to 3 V p–p, adjustable

600 Ω or high (10 kΩ minimum) input impedance, selectable Balanced or unbalanced, selectable

PTT control signal Active low

Squelch control signal

Item Specification

Transmit audio 1 V p–p

Receive audio 1 V p–p

PTT control signal Active low

Serial transceiver control

Active low or active high, selectable

Table 7: HF transceiver interface specifications

Single-ended

RS232, 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

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Specifications

Table 8: DTMF timing specifications

Item Specification

DTMF tone duration

100 ms minimum 200 ms recommended

DTMF tone pause 100 ms minimum

200 ms recommended

Table 9: Physical specifications

Item Specification

Environment Ambient temperature: –30 to 60°C

Relative humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing

Size 140 mm W × 65 mm D × 31 mm H

(5.5 in W × 2.6 in D × 1.2 in H)

Weight 0.2 kg

(0.5 lb)

Sealing IP41

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Appendix B—Connectors and hardware settings

This section contains the following topics:

Connectors (80)

Internal DIP switches (86)

Trim potentiometers (87)

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Connectors and hardware settings

Connectors

15-way D-type connector for connection to third-party VHF/UHF transceiver

The 15-way D-type connector (female) is located on the side of the 3031 Crosspatch. It connects to the 15-way connector from the third-party VHF/UHF transceiver.

Figure 7: Front view of the 15-way VHF/UHF connector on the crosspatch

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Connectors and hardware settings

Table 10: Pinouts of the 15-way VHF/UHF connector on the crosspatch

Pin no. Function Signal level Signal direction

1 Tx audio + Adj. 10 mV to 3 V p–p Output

2 Tx audio –

3 Power and signal ground –

4 Rx audio – Adj. 100 mV to 3 V p–p Input

5 Rx audio +

6 PTT Open collector, 30 V,

max.

7 Squelch Controlled by DIP

switch 7

8 Reserved –

9 Not used –

10 Not used –

11 Reserved –

12 Rx data (reserved) RS232 –

13 Tx data (reserved) RS232 –

14 Not used –

15 Not used –

Output

Input

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Connectors and hardware settings

Flying leads for connection to Codan HF transceivers

There are two variants for the 3031 Crosspatch that allow connection to a Codan HF transceiver via:

• a 15-way D-type connector

• a 19-way MS connector

15-way D-type connector on flying lead

The 15-way D-type connector (male) is on the flying lead from the 3031 Crosspatch. It connects to the 15-way GPIO connector on:

• a 2030 Junction Box (used with 2010 RF Unit)

• a 2012 RF Unit

• a 2110 Interface Adaptor (used with 2110 Manpack Transceivers)

Figure 8: Front view of the 15-way HF connector on the lead from the crosspatch

915

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Connectors and hardware settings

Table 11: Pinouts of the 15-way HF connector on the lead from the crosspatch

Pin no. Function Signal level

1Not used

2 Tx data RS232

3 Rx data RS232

4 Power and signal ground

5 Tx audio ground Ground return for pin 15

6Not used

7Not used

8 +13.8 V nominal supply 13.8 V, nominal

9–16 V, operational

9Not used

10 PTT Open collector, active

low

11 Not used

12 Mute status TTL, active low

13 Not used

14 Rx audio 1 V p–p, nominal

15 Tx audio 1 V p–p, nominal

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Connectors and hardware settings

19-way MS connector on flying lead

The 19-way MS connector (male) is on the flying lead from the 3031 Crosspatch. It connects to the 19-way GPIO connector on a 2110 Manpack Transceiver.

Figure 9: Front view of the 19-way HF connector on the lead from the crosspatch

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Table 12: Pinouts of the 19-way HF connector on the lead from the crosspatch

Pin no. Function Signal level

A Tx audio 1 V p–p, nominal

B Tx audio ground Ground return for pin A

C Rx audio 1 V p–p, nominal

DNot used

E Rx data RS232

F Tx data RS232

G PTT Open collector, active

low

H Power and signal ground

JNot used

K +13.8 V nominal supply 13.8 V, nominal

9–16 V, operational

LNot used

MNot used

NNot used

PNot used

RNot used

SNot used

TNot used

UNot used

V Mute status LVTTL, active low

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Connectors and hardware settings

Internal DIP switches

The 3031 Crosspatch may be set up for various operational requirements. Each DIP switch setting and the corresponding function is provided in Table 13 . For the location of the DIP switches inside the crosspatch see Figure 6 on page 19.

For information on why you may want to change these switches from the default settings

NOTE

Table 13: Settings for the internal DIP switches

see page 14, Installing and connecting the

crosspatch and page 19, Adjusting the sensitivity of the crosspatch.

Switch No.

1 Balanced Tx audio Unbalanced Tx audio

2 Balanced Rx audio Unbalanced Rx audio

3 High impedance Rx

4 Normal operation HF Tx level test

5 Normal operation VHF/UHF Tx level test

6 Squelch controlled by

7 Squelch active low, –ve

8 Normal operation Reset

Function (off, default) Function (on)

600 Ω Rx input

input

Squelch controlled by

hardware

polarity

audio detect circuit

Squelch active high

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Trim potentiometers

The crosspatch has two trim potentiometers (HF TX and VHF TX) that may be adjusted to set the sensitivity of the

crosspatch as appropriate for the particular VHF/UHF transceiver connected.

The default Tx and Rx audio levels for the crosspatch are approximately 1 V p–p maximum. This corresponds to the mid-point setting of the trim potentiometers.

Figure 10: Default settings for trim potentiometers

Connectors and hardware settings

default settings

(1 V pp)

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Appendix C—Wiring details for the VHF/UHF transceiver

VHF/UHF transceiver

with balanced audio

Tx audio +

Tx audio 

Rx audio +

Rx audio 

GND

For details on the following

See...

configuration...

Fully balanced Figure 11 on page 89

Quasi-balanced Figure 12 on page 90

Unbalanced (single-ended) Figure 13 on page 90

Figure 11: Fully balanced configuration

Brown

Brown/White

Red

Red/White

Black

BlueSquelch

Dark greenPTT

DIP switch settings in 3031 Crosspatch

Cable 08-06766-001

to 3031 Crosspatch

W input impedance

600

high input impedance

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Wiring details for the VHF/UHF transceiver

Figure 12: Quasi-balanced configuration

VHF/UHF transceiver

with unbalanced audio

Tx audio

Brown/White

Rx audio

Red/White

GND

Dark greenPTT

DIP switch settings in 3031 Crosspatch

Figure 13: Unbalanced (single-ended) configuration

Brown

Red

Black

BlueSquelch

Cable 08-06766-001

to 3031 Crosspatch

W input impedance

600

high input impedance

VHF/UHF transceiver

with unbalanced audio

Tx audio

Rx audio

GND

N/C

Brown

Brown/White

Red

Red/White

Black

BlueSquelch

This configuration is not recommended

because it has poor noise immunity.

CAUTION

Cable 08-06766-001

to 3031 Crosspatch

Dark greenPTT

DIP switch settings in 3031 Crosspatch

W input impedance

600

high input impedance

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Codan 3031 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

1Overview

2 Installation

3 Setting up the Codan HF transceiver

4 Operating the crosspatch

Index

List of figures

List of tables

Introduction

Overview of this guide

1 Overview

The 3031 Crosspatch

Introduction

Figure 1: Front panel of the 3031 Crosspatch

Power supply

Compatibility

DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceivers

Operating modes

Typical configurations

Basic configuration

Figure 2: Basic configuration for HF to VHF/UHF and VHF/UHF to HF communication

Trunked configuration

Figure 3: Trunked configuration for HF link between separate VHF/UHF networks

Extended communication configuration

Figure 4: Extended communication configuration for VHF/UHF communication to a PSTN

2Installation

Unpacking the equipment

Quick reference card

Installing the 3031 Crosspatch

Before installing the crosspatch...

Required equipment

Accessing the inside of the crosspatch

Installing and connecting the crosspatch

Figure 5: Naming convention used in installation procedures

Adjusting the sensitivity of the crosspatch

Figure 6: Location of hardware items

Performing a functional test on the installation

Testing functionality from transceiver A

Testing functionality from transceiver C

Performing an audio test on the installation

Testing from HF to VHF/UHF

Testing from VHF/UHF to HF

Channel names

The RS232 [15way] Startup entry

The default channel prefix

Defining a channel prefix

Networks and channels

Scanning and mute status

Operation with a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

Operation with a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation

Setting the default channel

Self address of the Codan HF transceiver

Entries in the Address List of the Codan HF transceiver connected to the crosspatch

Setting up a separate self address for the crosspatch

4 Operating the crosspatch

LED indications

Tone sequences

Operating modes

Off mode

Active mode

Standby mode

Changing the operating mode

Changing the operating mode of the crosspatch from the Codan HF transceiver

Changing the operating mode of the crosspatch from a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

Viewing the firmware version of the crosspatch

Using commands to control the crosspatch

Table 5: Commands for a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not capable of DTMF operation

Making and receiving calls

Automatic antenna tuners

Secure mode

Calling activity at a remote HF transceiver

Making a call to a VHF/UHF transceiver

Receiving a call from a VHF/UHF transceiver

Calling activity at a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

Setting the crosspatch to Active mode using a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver

Selecting the default channel