Midian TRC-100, TRC-700, TRC-200 User Manual
TRC-100
Tone Remote Controller with DTMF Dialing and Decoding
TRC-200
Tone Remote Controller with 5-Tone Dialing and Decoding
TRC-700
Tone Remote Controller with Pulse Tone Dialing and Decoding
Manual Revision: 2010-02-18
Covers TRC Firmware Revisions:
1.22 & Higher
Covers Keyboard Firmware Revisions:
3.2 & Higher
Covers Encoder/Decoder Firmware Revisions:
1.7 & Higher
Covers PCB Revisions:
G & Higher
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications 3
General Information 4
Hardware Installation 5
Hardware Alignment 7
Jumper Settings 9
Controls & Indicators 10
Operation 12
Product Programming 15
Tone Signaling Formats 27
System Error Messages 29
Theory of Operation 31
Technical Notes 33
Contact Information 33
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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage/Current:
Operating Voltage: 18 VDC
Operating Current (standby): 210 mA
Operating Current (RX): 380 mA
Operating Current (TX): 220 mA
RX Inputs:
Input Impedance (RX): 600 Ohms
Compression Threshold: Adjustable to –20 dbm
Compression Range: Not more than 3 db change for 30 db increase above threshold
Speaker Audio Output: 2.0 Watt
Distortion: Less than 3% at full audio
Hum & Noise: 50 db below normal operating level
Frequency Response: Less than 3 db from 300 Hz-3 KHz
Notch Filter Depth: 45 db relative to 1 KHz below compression
TX Outputs:
TX Output: Adjustable to +15 dbm on 2175 Hz
Output Impedance (TX): 600 Ohms
Mic Compression Threshold: Adjustable typically 50 mv
Compression Range: Not more than 3 db change for 30 db increase above threshold
Hum & Noise: 50 db below normal operating level
Notch Filter Depth: 45 db relative to 1 KHz below compression
Mechanical:
Dimensions: 2.875" H x 6.5” W x 8.75" L
Operating Temp (excluding LCD): -30° to +60° C
Default Control Tone Frequencies & Timing:
Function Tone Frequency Level & Duration Function
Tone
High-Level Guard 2175 Hz 10 dBm for 120 msec F8 1250 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
Low-Level Guard 2175 Hz -20 dBm continuous F9 1150 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
Monitor 2050 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec F10 1050 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
F1 1950 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec F11 950 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
F2 1850 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec F12 850 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
F3 1750 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec F13 750 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
F4 1650 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec F14 650 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
F5 1550 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec F15 550 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
F6 1450 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec F16 2350 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
F7 1350 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec F17 2450 Hz 0 dBm for 40 msec
Default Level & Duration
Encode Formats:
DTMF (0-9, *, #, A, B, C)
5-Tone (CCIR, DZVEI, DDZVEI, EEA, EIA, Eurosignal, MODAT, NATEL, ZVEI)
2-Tone
Pulse Tone (1500 Hz & 2805 Hz)
Decode Formats:
DTMF (TRC-100)
5-Tone (CCIR, DZVEI, DDZVEI, EEA, EIA, Eurosignal, MODAT, NATEL, ZVEI) (TRC-200)
Pulse Tone (1500 Hz & 2805 Hz) (TRC-700)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Midian’s TRC-100 is a tone remote controller with DTMF dialing and DTMF ANI and ENI display decoding. The
TRC-200 is a tone remote controller with 5-Tone dialing and 5-Tone ANI and ENI display decoding. The TRC700 is a tone remote controller with Pulse Tone dialing and decode for hospital HEAR systems. The TRC uses
EIA and Industry standards for monitor, guard, and F1-F16 function tones. Midian also adds F17 for additional
function control when used with Midian’s TTC-1. The built-in display shows the frequency/function selection, realtime clock and the decoded ANI/ENI with Alias.
The TRC comes standard with an internal microphone and speaker. A gooseneck microphone (TRC Option A) or
handset and cradle (TRC Option C) are also available. The standard configuration is for a 2-wire and single line
system. A 4-wire option (TRC Option F) or a Line 2 option (TRC Option E) is available for these types of systems.
Midian’s TRC can be used with Midian’s TTC-1, tone remote adaptor, or another manufacturer’s tone remote
adaptor that uses EIA and industry standard F1-F16 function tones.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Be certain to follow standard anti-static procedures when handling any of Midian’s products.
Getting Started:
The TRC has a number of adjustment potentiometers and configuration jumpers. These have been adjusted and
configured at the factory for a typical installation. However, audio levels should be verified and adjusted (if
necessary) at the time of installation. Also, the configuration jumpers should be inspected prior to installation to
verify that they are in the right configuration. Jumper descriptions appear in the jumper settings section with a
quick reference table.
Line Interface
The line interface connector PL1 is a 10-pin RJ-45 style connector in the center of the back panel. A standard 4pin RJ-11 cable will plug into the RJ-45 and connect to the center 4-pins that are needed for 2-wire or 4-wire
interfaces. The remaining 6 pins are for use with a telemetry radio or microwave E&M options and for future
interoperability options.
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Diagram 3.1
2-Wire & Line 1 Operation: For a single line, 2-wire installation, simply connect pins 5 and 6 (red and green) to
the dedicated line. This is the standard configuration for the TRC. See table 3.1.
Table 3.1
Pin Color 2-Wire
PL1-4 Black Not Used
PL1-5 Red Line 1
PL1-6 Green Line 1
PL1-7 Yellow Not Used
2-Wire with Line 1 & 2 Operation: For a 2-line, 2-wire installation connect pins 5 and 6 (red and green) for line 1
and pins 4 and 7 (black and yellow) for line 2. For this feature TRC Option E must be installed in the TRC.
Remove JP202 and JP203 for proper operation. See table 3.2. Please note that the 4-Wire Option (TRC Option
F) is not available in Line 2 operation.
Table 3.2
Pin Color 2-Wire
PL1-4 Black Line 2
PL1-5 Red Line 1
PL1-6 Green Line 1
PL1-7 Yellow Line 2
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4-Wire & Line 1 Operation: For a single line 4-wire installation, connect pins 4 and 7 (black and yellow) for
receive audio and pins 5 and 6 (red and green) for transmit audio. For this feature TRC Option F must be installed
in the TRC. JP204 should be moved to the 3-4 position. See table 3.3. Please note that the Line 2/Supervisor
Option (TRC Option E) is not available in 4-wire operation.
Table 3.3
Pin Color 4-Wire
PL1-4 Black RX
PL1-5 Red TX
PL1-6 Green TX
PL1-7 Yellow RX
Parallel Remote Operation: When multiple remotes are connected to a single dedicate phone line JP304 must
be installed in the unit furthest from the phone line connection. All remaining units must have JP304 removed.
Diagram 3.2 – Parallel Remote Wiring
To Tone
Remote
Adaptor
6 5
5
6 5
6
TRC
JP304
Out
TRC
JP304
Out
TRC
JP304
In
Supervisor Operation: When using the supervisor option (TRC Option E), the supervisor TRC is connected to
the line via pins 2 and 3. The remaining TRC’s pins 5 and 6 are connected in parallel to the supervisor’s TRC pins
4 and 7. To enable these remotes, the supervisor relay must be engaged by pressing the * and # keys
simultaneously.
Diagram 3.3 – Supervisor Wiring
To Tone
Remote
Adaptor
5
6
Supervisor
TRC
4
7
5
TRC
5
66
TRC
Telemetry Radio: Rather than connecting the TRC to a dedicated line to communicate with the tone remote
adaptor, telemetry radios can be used for communication. If connecting to a telemetry radio connect PL1 as
follows to the radio:
PL1-3: PTT Output: Connect to the PTT of the radio. Jumpers JP210 1-2 and JP208 1-2 should be installed.
PL1-6: TX Audio Output: Connect to the mic-hi input of the radio. Install JP205 2-3.
PL1-7: RX Audio Input: Connect to a point in the radio providing flat receive audio. Install JP11 1-2 & remove
JP204.
PL1-9: Battery: 15 volts through a 100 Ohm current limiting resistor (R216).
PL1-10: Ground: Connect to the ground of the radio.
Microwave: Connect the 4-wire audio to the TX and RX sides of the microwave. If the M lead is desired install
JP208 1-2 and JP10 1-2. Connect the microwave’s M lead to PL1 Pin 3 for an open collector to ground. If using
an external relay to control the microwave’s M lead you may use Q205 to provide 12 volts and install JP207 1-2
and JP208 2-3.
PL1-8: External Speaker or PA System
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HARDWARE ALIGNMENT
The following procedures assume a good quality dedicated line is being used and the tone remote adaptor is already
installed. The alignments are preset at the factory and should not need to be adjusted during installation. However, if an
adjustment is needed please follow the procedures below.
RX Input Line Level Adjustment:
1. With the dedicated line connected to the TRC, connect a line level meter to the red and green (or yellow & black
with the 4-wire option) in bridging mode. If testing on a bench with no tone remote adaptor available use termination
mode on the line level meter.
2. With the line level meter generating Low-Level Guard Tone at -20 dBm, monitor TP304 with an oscilloscope.
3. Adjust RP306, so that 200 mV p-p is seen at TP304 or 165 mV p-p is seen at TP301. If paralleling multiple remotes,
this alignment should be done with all remotes attached.
TX Output Line Level Adjustment:
1. With the dedicated line connected to the TRC, connect a line level meter to the red and green in bridging mode. If
testing on a bench with no tone remote adaptor available use termination mode on the line level meter.
2. Set RP201 to 90%.
3. Push and hold the SEND key on the TRC to generate the Low-Level Guard Tone.
4. Adjust RP202 so that the line level meter shows the Low-Level Guard Tone at -20 dBm. If paralleling multiple
remotes, this alignment should be done with all remotes attached.
RX Notch Filter Alignment:
1. Generate the 2175 Hz Low-Level Guard Tone to the TRC.
2. Turn RP303 fully clockwise.
3. Monitor TP303 with a Sinadder. The sensitivity of the Sinadder should be adjusted to hear the tone.
4. Adjust RP302 until the tone is at it’s most diminished point.
5. Adjust RP303 until the tone fully diminishes.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no tone remains.
TX Notch Filter Alignment:
1. Unplug the internal microphone from the TRC, install JP101 1-2 and turn RP102 fully clockwise.
2. Push and hold the SEND key on the TRC to generate the 2175 Hz Low-Level Guard Tone.
3. Monitor TP103 with a Sinadder. The sensitivity of the Sinadder should be adjusted to hear the tone.
4. Adjust RP103 until the tone is at it’s most diminished point.
5. Adjust RP102 until the tone fully diminishes.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no tone remains.
7. After aligning the TX notch filter, remove JP101 and plug back in the internal or gooseneck microphone.
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Handset Ear Level (TRC Option C Only):
1. With a field radio talking on channel to the TRC, adjust RP304 to a comfortable level.
DTMF Decode Audio Level Alignment:
1. Transmit a 15 00 Hz test tone over the air at approximately 2/3 full system deviation (3.3 kHz wideband, 1.7 kHz
narrowband).
2. Monitor TP501 with an oscilloscope and adjust RP501 for maximum amplitude, so that TP501 doesn’t quite clip.
5-Tone & Pulse Tone Decode Audio Level Alignment:
1. Transmit a 15 00 Hz test tone over the air at approximately 2/3 full system deviation (3.3 kHz wideband, 1.7 kHz
narrowband).
2. Monitor TP501 with an oscilloscope and adjust RP501 for maximum amplitude, so that TP501 doesn’t quite clip.
3. Monitor TP503 to verify a symmetrical and clean square wave.
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JUMPER SETTINGS
The following table shows the default jumper settings and their function:
Jumper
Number
JP101 Out Install during TX Notch Filter Alignment only
JP201 Out Sidetone for dialing (4-wire option only)
JP202 In Removed when TRC Option E is installed (Line 2/Supervisor)
JP203 In Removed when TRC Option E is installed (Line 2/Supervisor)
JP204 1-2 In – 3-4 Out 2-wire (1-2 In 3-4 Out) or 4-wire option (1-2 Out 3-4 In)
JP205 1-2 In – 2-3 Out Balanced (1-2 In 2-3 Out)/Unbalanced (1-2 Out 2-3 In) Audio
JP206 Out Power with current limit.
JP207 Out Activates Q205 to provide 14 V to external M lead relay.
JP208 Out If JP208 1-2 is installed with JP210 1-2, provides an open-collector
JP209 In Always installed unless directed otherwise by Midian.
JP210 1-2 Out – 2-3 Out Install JP210 1-2 with JP208 1-2 to PTT a telemetry radio.
JP301 1-2 In – 2-3 Out Future Use
JP302 Out Handset Audio Feedback. Install only with the TRC Option C if dial
JP303 Out TX Audio Loading. If less TX audio is needed, install this jumper.
JP304 In 2-Wire RX Audio Termination. If more RX audio is needed, remove
JP305 Out 4-wire option only. RX Audio Loading. If less RX audio is needed,
JP306 Out 4-wire option only. RX Audio Termination. If more RX audio is
JP307 1-2 Out – 2-3 In With 2-3 installed the volume control switch is the main source of
JP308 Out Low impedance audio for external speaker or PA System.
JP309 In Leave In: In for hard mute and out for soft mute
JP401 Out Factory Use Only
JP409 Out Factory Use Only
Default Position Description
Selection for use with a telemetry radio instead of a dedicated line.
to ground on PL1-3 to PTT a telemetry radio or ground a relay for
an M lead.
tones and voice in the ear piece are desired.
this jumper. This should only be needed if paralleling remotes.
install this jumper.
needed, remove this jumper. This should only be needed if
paralleling remotes.
controlling the handset ear piece audio level. With 1-2 installed and
2-3 removed, the volume control switch does not affect the handset
ear piece audio level and RP304 is the only source of control.
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
12:00 ID: 1234
Freq: 01 Fire 1
PWR - LINE/SUP SEND - F1/F2
ABC 2 DEF
1
3
FREQ INTER
GHI
4
PQRS 7 TUV 8 WXYZ
MENU * OPER 0 CLR
JKL 5 MNO
6
9
#
◄ SCROLL ►
MONITOR
SEND
Power/Volume Switch: On the right side of the TRC, there is a switch which acts as the power and volume
switch. The switch is in the power off position when turned fully clockwise past the click. Turning the switch
counter-clockwise past the click turns the power on to the volume control. At this point the volume is in the low
position. Turning the switch further counter-clockwise increases the volume.
LCD: The 2-line LCD displays the time and unit ID on the first line and the frequency selection and frequency
alias on the second. When a dialing sequence is performed the second line is cleared and the dialing sequence is
displayed. Channel changes are also shows between parallel remotes.
LED 1 (PWR - LINE/SUP): This LED is a bi-color LED. The LED will glow red when the power is on to the TRC. It
glows orange when Line 2/Supervisor mode is active.
LED 2 (SEND - F1/F2): This LED is a tri-color LED. The LED will glow red during transmit of Freq 1 and orange
during transmit of Freq 2. It glows green when Guard Tone is detected from a parallel tone remote.
FREQ: The FREQ button acts as the frequency select and the function select key. Pressing this key followed by
0-17 will select the associated frequency or function. When using the TRC with Midian’s TTC-1 tone remote
adaptor both frequency and function tones are available. When using the TRC with another manufacturer’s tone
remote adaptor the frequency tones are selectable.
INTER: Pressing the INTER key will allow intercom communications between several connected tone remotes
without transmitting over the radio. When the INTER key is pressed and held, the audio is routed on the line
without the Guard Tone activating the transmitter. Other tone remotes on the same line will hear the audio
automatically. No cross mute is available in intercom mode since there is no Guard Tone present.
MONITOR: Pressing the MONITOR key will allow the user to monitor the channel before pressing the SEND key
to make a call. If a conversation is heard then another co-channel user presently “owns” the channel and should
not be interrupted.
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SEND: Pressing SEND will transmit the high-level guard tone for 120 msec, followed by the frequency tone for 40
msec, followed by the low-level guard tone that keys the radio with the voice and dialing riding over the low-level
continuous tone.
0-9 Keys: Used in conjunction with the FREQ key these number keys can be used to select the
frequency/function tone. These keys are also used to dial DTMF, 5-Tone or Pulse Tone.
*/MENU: The MENU key takes the user into call mode and setup mode.
#/CLR: When CLR is pressed, any keyboard entries in the buffer will be cleared.
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OPERATION
The TRC has 4 operating modes:
Control Mode: This is the normal operating mode. It allows for remote control of a base station equipped with a
tone remote adaptor such as Midian’s TTC-1.
ANI Review Mode: This mode is for viewing the last 10 ANI’s stored in the ANI log.
Call Mode: This mode is for encoding DTMF, 5-Tone, 2-Tone or Pulse Tone.
Menu Mode: This mode is for configuring the TRC programmable features.
Control Mode:
In Control Mode the LCD display the time and ID of the last ANI received on the first line. On the second line the
selected frequency is displayed along with the programmed alias for that channel. If using with other Midian
TRC’s (revision G and higher), the paralleled remotes will also show the channel change on the display. Note:
Upon decoding of an ANI the LCD will toggle briefly between Control Mode and ANI Review Mode.
12:00 ID: 1234
Freq: 01 Fire 1
Frequency versus Function: The F1-F17 tones are referred to, industry wide, as Function Tones, but are used
as frequency selector tones to control the base station radio channel selection. Midian, with it’s TTC-1 tone
remote adaptor can use the Function Tones for either frequency selection or for controlling a function for remote
monitoring and control. These functions can be used for turning on/off a scrambler in the TTC-1, controlling voice
prompts from the TTC-1, or providing outputs from the TTC-1 to the TTC Option A (wild card module) for remotely
controlling equipment. If using the TRC with the LCD Option (TRC Option I) the TRC will display the Frequency
and the Function. For example, Frequency 1 can be selected while controlling Function 5 and the display will
show “Freq: 01 Func: 05”. A frequency and function should not share the same Function Tone. For example, if
only channel 1 and 2 at the base station need to be controlled (F1-F2), this leaves F3-F17 for use as function
control. If 16 channels need to be controlled at the base station (F1-F16), this leaves F17 for use as function
control.
Frequency Selection: To change the channel of the radio (F1 up to F16), press the FREQ button followed by a
single digit number for F1-F9 or a double digit number for F01-F16. When the Function Tone is selected, the TRC
sends the High-Level Guard Tone followed by the selected Function Tone to the tone remote adaptor to change
the channel of the radio. If using with other Midian TRC’s (revision G and higher), the paralleled remotes will also
show the channel change on the display.
Function Selection: To control a function press the FREQ button followed by a single digit number for F1-F9 or a
double digit number for F10-F16. When the Function Tone is selected, the TRC sends the High-Level Guard Tone
followed by the selected Function Tone to the TTC-1 to command the function control. Note: The selection of a
function does not cancel any frequency selection. If the TRC is on Frequency 1 and Function 5 is selected, the
tone remote adaptor will remain on Frequency 1.
Transmitting: After selecting the desired Function Tone for frequency selection, pressing and holding the SEND
key will generate the High-Level Guard Tone followed by the continuous Low-Level Guard Tone. The user speaks
into the microphone of the TRC and the voice goes out over the Low-Level Guard Tone.
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Monitor: Prior to transmitting or dialing, the user should Monitor the channel to see if there is activity on the
channel. If there is activity, the user should wait until the channel is clear. Pressing the MONITOR button sends
the High-Level Guard Tone followed by the Monitor Function Tone to the tone remote adaptor giving it a
command to open the squelch of the radio. Depending on the tone remote adaptor this can be momentary or
latched. If momentary, the tone remote adaptor will close the squelch of the radio after a set amount of time. If
latched, the squelch will remain open until the tone remote adaptor receives a second Monitor command from the
TRC.
Receiving: When a field radio keys up, the tone remote adaptor passes the voice down the line to the TRC. The
voice will then be passed through to the internal speaker of the TRC.
Line 2/Supervisor Capability (* + #): If the TRC is ordered with TRC Option E, then the TRC is equipped with
the Line 2/Supervisor Capability. Line 2 is used for toggling between 2 different base station radios and
Supervisor is used to shut down any paralleled remotes. Pressing the * and # keys simultaneously activates the
Supervisor or the Line 2 mode depending on the options installed in the unit. Pressing the keys again deactivates
the Supervisor or the Line 2 mode. When activated LED 1 changes from red to orange.
Memory Dialing: The TRC supports up to 9 memory dials (1-9). Press and release the * ke y, followed by the
desired 1-9 number key for 1 second.
Last Number Redial: The TRC can recall the last sequence dialed by pressing and releasi ng the * key followed
by the SEND key.
ANI Review Mode:
Pressing FREQ and INTER at the same time while in Control Mode will change the mode to ANI Review Mode. In
this mode, the ANI is shown first on the first line followed by the timestamp. The second line shows the alias of
the decoded ANI, if programmed.
1234 12:00
< John Smith >
When ANI Review Mode is brought up the last incoming ANI is shown first. Pressing the FREQ scrolls the log to
the next most recent ANI in the log. Pressing INTER scrolls the log to the newer entries in the ANI log. When
there are additional older ANI’s to be displayed then the < icon is shown to the left. When there are additional
newer ANI’s to be displayed then the > icon is shown to the right.
If the status feature is enabled and a status is received with the ANI, then the ANI will alternate every 2 seconds
between the ANI and the status message.
To return to the Control Mode press FREQ and INTER simultaneously or press the CLR # key.
Call Mode:
To enter call mode press the MENU key and CALL will be displayed on the LCD. Press the SEND key to select
the CALL function.
Direct Dialing: Once in the call mode as above, simply press the numeric keys of the desired dialing sequence
and press SEND.
Database Dialing: Once in the call mode as above, simply press the INTER key to scroll right through the
database until the desired ID is found. Once found, press the SEND key. If while scrolling the desired ID is
passed by, press the FREQ key to scroll left.
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