This manual contains general and technical information about the T2004
Multi-Control Head system for use with a T2000 radio.
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Associated Documentation
T2004 Multi-Control Head Installation Manual M2004-00-000-315
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the
equipment, Tait Electronics Ltd reserves the right to update the equipment
or this manual or both without prior notice.
■ Part A provides general information about the system, how the
components are connected together, system installation and operation
instructions, and specifications for equipment in the system, excluding
the control heads and radio.
■ Part B provides technical information about the control heads, including
a circuit description, PCB layout and circuit diagram, and testing
information.
■ Part C provides technical information about the Radio Interface PCB,
including a circuit description, PCB layout and circuit diagram, and
testing information.
Control Head/Radio User Guide
Installation and operation instructions included in Part A of the System
Manual provide instructions unique to this system. For more detailed
operation instructions, refer to the user guide.
Radio Service Manual
The System Manual does not contain information about the T2020 or
T2040 radio used with the system. For information about the radio, refer to
the T2000 Series II Service Manual (M2000-00-301).
The T2004 Multi-Control Head system allows the use of between one and
five control heads with a single T2020 or T2040 radio. The control heads
are configured as one Primary and up to four Secondary. The Primary
control head is the only one which controls the radio’s power, as well as
power to each Secondary control head, otherwise the functionality of all the
control heads is the same. Advantages: radio to control head length able to
be greater than the standard 6m cable.
The Multi-Control Head system consists of two kits, designed to connect to
your existing Series II T2020 or T2040 radio and T2008 power supply:
■ the T2004-A20 (T2020) or the T2004-A40 (T2040) Primary Multi-
Control Head Kit (one required per system).
■ the T2004-A21 (T2020) or T2004-A41 (T2040) Secondary Multi-
Control Head Kit (not required if only one control head is used in the
system).
The T2004-A20 or T2004-A40 Primary Head Kit provides the Primary
control head as well as the Radio Interface PCB. This PCB is housed inside
a dummy (Clayton’s) control head and replaces the standard control head on
the radio. The radio can be concealed if required, as all radio controls are
now done via the Primary control head.
The T2004-A21 or T2004-A41 Secondary Head Kit provides one
Secondary control head and other equipment needed to install the control
head for use with the radio.
Each control head can be installed anywhere on a multi-drop line up to
2000m long (not included), and is powered locally by a mains-operated DC
plug pack. A speaker plugs into each control head to provide local Tx and
Rx audio.
NoteThe DC Plug pack is not supplied as part of the kit. The correct
plug pack for each country can be ordered separately as per the
table on page 18.
The control heads provide the same functionality as the standard T2000
control head, but will not provide for a DTMF module to be fitted. In
addition, the control heads provide some extra functions:
■ Global Mute
The Global Mute function is provided to avoid the possibility of
audio feedback when two or more control heads are placed in close
proximity. This function is individually selectable on each control
head, via a link JP1 on the control head PCB. Refer to Part B, Control Head for further information.
■ Power Switch Selection
The Power Switch Selection function is provided so that only one
control head in the system (the Primary control head) is able to control the system’s power. This function is selectable by the fitting of a
jumper (JP2) on the control head PCB of the Primary control head.
Refer to Part B, Control Head for further information.
2.1System Specifications
General Specifications
Radios supportedSeries II T2020 and T2040 radios
Possible number of control headsBetween one and five
Control head DC supply & speaker connector Phoenix MCV 1,5/4-G-3,81 4 way jack
Control head DC supply voltage (at 800mA)+13.8V nominal
+10.8V minimum
+16.0V maximum
Balanced line Audio levels-10dBm for receiver audio
-15dBm for transmitter audio
Control head dimensionsStandard T2000 control head dimensions
Recommended cable4 x twisted pair with overall screen
14System OverviewT2004 Multi-Control Head System Manual
The Multi-Control Head system includes the following components:
■ one T2020 or T2040 radio with T2008 power supply unit (existing)
■ 2km maximum Multidrop Line (not supplied)
■ one T2004-A20 or T2004-A40 Primary Multi-Control Head Kit
■ between one and four T2004-A21 or T2004-A41 Secondary Multi-
Control Head Kit (optional)
T2004-A20 and T2004-A40 Primary Multi-Control Head Kit Parts
The T2004-A20 or T2004-A40 Primary Multi-Control Head Kit are listed
below:
QtyIPNDescription
1X2H221 or X2H241 T2020 or T2040 Primary Control Head
1X2AM01T2020/40 Multi-Control Head Radio Interface
2219-02900-00Micromatch to RJ45 cable
2240-04051-00RJ45 Screw Terminal Wallbox
2349-00010-33Screw, #6*3/4: S/T P/P (bracket to wall)
4349-00010-22Screw, 4-20x3/8 P/P Trilb-P BZ (dummy head to radio)
1316-06433-02Dummy (Clayton’s) control head
1316-85125-00T2000 Plate cover
1219-02907-00Power/ Speaker cable (no plug pack)
1M2004-00-000-315 Installation manual
1252-00010-49Microphone clip
1302-05211-00Head mounting bracket
2350-01007-00Head thumb screws
4360-01057-00Screw hole covers
a
b
a. For more information about the X2H221 or X2H241 Primary Control Head, see Part
B of this manual.
b. For more information about the X2AM01 T2020/40 Multi-Control Head Radio Inter-
face board, see Part C of this manual.
This kit provides the Primary control head as well as the Radio Interface
PCB. This PCB is housed inside a dummy (Clayton’s) control head and
replaces the standard control head on the radio. The radio can be concealed
if required, as all radio controls are now done via the Primary control head.
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A speaker and microphone are not provided as part of the Primary MultiControl Head Kit, as the Primary control head uses the speaker and
microphone already supplied with the radio.
T2004-A21 and T2004-A41 Secondary Multi-Control Head Kit Parts
The T2004-A21 or T2004-A41 Secondary Multi-Control Head Kit parts
are listed below:
QtyIPNDescription
1X2H222 or X2H242 T2020 or T2040 Secondary Control Head
1219-02900-00Micromatch to RJ45 cable
1240-04051-00RJ45 Screw Terminal Wallbox
2349-00010-33Screw, #6*3/4: S/T P/P (bracket to wall)
1005-00000-40T2000 Speaker Kit (incl. mount)
1252-00010-76T2000 microphone
1219-02907-00Power/ Speaker cable (no plug pack)
1M2004-00-000-315 Installation manual
1252-00010-49Microphone clip
1302-05211-00Head mounting bracket
2350-01007-00Head thumb screws
a. For more information about the X2H222 or X2H242 Secondary Control Head, see
Part B of this manual.
a
This kit provides one Secondary control head and other equipment needed
to install the control head for use with the radio. Between one and four
Secondary Multi-Control Head Kits can be installed as part of your system.
Each control head can be installed anywhere on a multi-drop line up to
2000M long, and is powered locally by a mains-operated DC plug pack. A
speaker plugs into each control head to provide local Rx audio and Tx audio
from other control heads in the system.
Each multi-control head requires a separate DC plug pack. This is not
supplied as part of the kit because the exact plug pack requirements differ
between countries.
With each T2004 multi-control head kit you can order one of the following
plug packs
Order CodeInput VoltageCountry
T952-012230VAustralia/ New Zealand
T952-022230VUnited Kingdom
T952-032230VEurope
T952-042110VUnited States of America
18System OverviewT2004 Multi-Control Head System Manual
Each control head connects to the system network via the Micromatch to
RJ45 Cable, which plugs into the RJ45 Wallbox. The RJ45 Wall boxes are
fitted at intervals along a multi-drop cable.
The radio also connects to the system network via the Micromatch to RJ45
Cable, which plugs into the X2AM01 Multi-Head Radio Interface. The
other end of the cable plugs into an RJ45 Wallbox, which is fitted at one
end of the multi-drop cable. See system diagram earlier for block overview
of system.
The primary control head provides the same user functionality as the
original T2020/T2040 control head, including the On/Off power control
to the entire multi-head system.
The Secondary control heads have the same functionality except for the
On/Off power control. The power switch is disabled in the Secondary
heads, because only one control head (Primary) can provide system power
On/Off control.
Secondary control heads can not be individually powered off.
NoteThe DC plug pack for the Secondary head should be connected
to a 24-hour mains outlet in order for the Secondary heads to
always function correctly. Display errors will occur if power is
removed and replaced without resetting the radio via the Primary
head. Secondary heads have a programmed delay of 10 seconds
from initial power on, where key presses will not be actioned.
NoteThis cable is not supplied by TEL as part of the Multi-Control
Head system.
The Multi-Drop Cable is a 4x twisted pair overall screen cable (Cat5 or
similar) which is used for cabling within the building. The length of this
cable can be a maximum of 2000M.
The recommended cable type used for the multi-drop cable is M&M cables
b2004 ESCS 4 x twisted pair/overall screen.
RJ45 Wall boxes are fitted at intervals along this multi-drop cable, which
provide the junction between the remote control heads and connection to
the building network.
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The Micromatch to RJ45 Cable is the means by which the radio and control
heads connect to the building network.
The cable connects the radio at SK3 on the X2AM01 Multi-Head Interface
PCB to the radio’s RJ45 Wallbox. The cable connects each control head at
J5 to the corresponding RJ45 Wallbox.
The table below shows the pin assignment for the RJ45 cable which
connects to the wallboxes:
Wall boxes are connected in a multi drop arrangement (i.e. all wiresare
connected in parallel), with one wallbox for each control head and one
wallbox for the radio. View below of the RJ45 Wallbox terminals is from
the top.
The following pins should be paired:
■ Power Switch line and Ground
■ Audio
■ Data 1A & 1B
■ Data 2A & 2B
NotePolarity of the data pairs is important. Earthing of the cable screen
should only occur at the radio interface wallbox.
NoteSome Cat 5 cable installations (normally used for network or
PABX connection) have pin reversal on some or all pins. Check
connection polarities if control heads do not function as expected.
24System Equipment SpecificationsT2004 Multi-Control Head System Manual
This part provides general and technical information about the
T2020 and T2040 Primary and Secondary control heads used in
the T2004 Multi-Control Head system.
The T2004 Multi-Control Head system allows the use of between one and
five control heads with a single T2020 or T2040 radio. The control heads
are configured as one Primary and up to four Secondary. The Primary
control head is the only one which controls the radio’s power, as well as
power to each Secondary control head, otherwise the functionality of all the
control heads is the same.
1.2Features
The remote control heads provide the same functionality as the standard
T2000 control head, except it does not provide for a DTMF module to be
fitted. If DTMF dialling capability is required, a T2000-A07 DTMF
microphone is required.
In addition, the remote control heads provide two extra functions:
■ Power Switch Selection (Primary/ Secondary mode selection
■ Global Mute
Power Switch Selection
The Power Switch Selection function is provided so that only one control
head in the system (the Primary head) is able to control the system’s power.
This function is selectable by the fitting of a jumper (JP2) on the control
head PCB of the Primary head. This is factory fitted by default.
Only the Primary head should have JP2 fitted. The system will not power
on correctly if more than one control head in the system has this jumper
fitted.
Global Mute
The Global Mute function is provided to avoid the possibility of audio
feedback when two or more control heads are placed in close proximity (for
example, within the same room or the same vehicle). The Global Mute
function is individually selectable on each control head, via a link on the
control head PCB. This is factory fitted by default.
If a control head has this jumper fitted, its speaker will only unmute when
the microphone is taken off hook (i.e. to answer or make a call). All other
control heads with the global mute function enabled will mute their
speakers. If all microphones are on-hook then all the speakers will unmute
when a call is received. A user shall be able to join a conversation by picking
up the microphone. This will unmute the speaker audio at that control head.
With Global Mute disabled (i.e. the jumper is not fitted), received audio is
present at all control heads, and transmit audio is heard at all heads except
the head that is transmitting.
Not all control heads in the system must be set to the same Global Mute
setting. For example:
■ Where a despatcher station has two control heads in the same room, both
heads would need Global Mute enabled to avoid audio feedback.
■ Where a supervisor may have a control head installed in their office, and
wants to hear all incoming and outgoing traffic, Global Mute would not
be enabled. Note that in this example, outgoing transmit audio from this
control head would be heard at the despatcher’s station heads.
General Specifications
Radios supportedSeries II T2020 and T2040 radios
Possible number of control headsBetween one and five
Control head DC supply & Speaker connector Phoenix MCV 1,5/4-G-3,81 4 way jack
Control head DC supply voltage (at 800mA)+13.8V nominal
+10.8V minimum
+16.0V maximum
Balanced line audio levelsPreset to -10dBm for receiver audio
Preset to -15dBm for transmitter audio
Control head dimensionsStandard T2000 control head dimensions
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This section provides circuit information for the T2004 Primary and
Secondary control heads as shown in the X2H2xx control head block
diagram.
Audio
An internal power amplifier drives a speaker connected to the control head
for local audio.
The PCB provides a 600 Ohm interface for both the Tx and Rx audio.
A microphone amplifier/ compressor followed by a line driver stage outputs
microphone audio to the balanced line.
Microphone
The standard T2000-A02 microphone is used.
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The control head is supplied with 13.8V from an AC to DC plug pack.
The remote power switch line J5-3 (controlled by the Primary control head)
controls the 5V regulators on the Secondary heads and interface board.
A separate RS-485 transmitter and receiver in each control head provide the
data communications between the radio and control heads.
Connection to the remote control heads is via the micromatch to RJ45 cable
at J5, which connects to the RJ45 Wallbox. The wallbox connects to the
multi-drop cable, which connects to the RJ45 Wallbox for each control
head and the radio.
DC Input and speaker output is via a 4 way phoenix connector at J6. The
supplied cable 219-02907-00 connects to J6. The plug pack (supplied
separately) connects to this cable assembly.
The DC input is polarity protected so that in the event of reverse polarity
being applied the head will not function, no damage will occur.
Software version 2372A510 is programmed into the microprocessor on all of
the remote control heads.
The software allows the remote control heads to work in the same way as
standard T2000 control heads, with additional features detailed below.
Primary Secondary Configuration
The control head design is altered to allow a system of multiple heads to
function with one radio. The heads are divided into Primary and Secondary
via hardware, i.e. by linking a port bit on the head processor (Secondary =
high, Primary = low). Only one Primary is possible per system.
RS485
The serial line driver in each head feeds its output to a common serial line
back to the radio. This raises the problem of multiple devices trying to drive
one line. To overcome this, the RS485 line drivers are held in a tri-state
condition until the head generates serial data. Hardware on the circuit board
enables the driver at the appropriate time. The radio can still be programmed
from a PC via any head.
Avoiding Data Clashes
The heads share a common serial data link with the radio, so in order to
overcome data clashes at power up time, Secondary heads have a 10 second
timeout during which all user input and all serial output is stopped. After
the timeout, normal operation resumes.
Note that there is no mechanism to prevent data clashes during normal
operation; the system must rely on the probability of a clash being very
small.
Controlling the Speaker Path
Muting the speaker output of one head by another head is accomplished in
hardware by phantoming a DC control signal onto commonly connected
audio lines which link all heads in the group. This line can be either driven
or its state sensed by the head microprocessor and the audio output is
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controlled accordingly. This is enabled by fitting JP1, for the Global Mute
feature.
In order to accomplish this, some I/O lines of the microprocessor have been
reassigned to new functions. The control of the audio output is based on a
truth table that uses the state of the PTT, Hook and Line Sense inputs as its
control elements.
This section describes the I/O connections on the board.
4.1J6: Power and Speaker Connector
J6 on the rear panel of the control head provides connections for power,
speaker and microphone clip ground. The connector provides screw
terminals for fitting the microphone clip earth wire and speaker wires.
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■ Use oscilloscope to check for 4MHz oscillation on crystal X2 or resistor
R104.
■ With micromatch cable on J5 removed, switch on control head with any
key held down. On power up the display should always show software
version number (2372A510). When key is released, all display segments
and LEDs should flash.
Audio
■ Transmit on microphone and apply audio (E.G. whistle into
microphone), check for approx. -15dBm line audio on RLY2 pins 7 and
8. Radio should enter transmit mode and have normal TX deviation.
"TX" should appear on the LCD.
■ With the radio in receive mode, generate a test signal of -70dBm RF
level, 60% system deviation (1.5kHz for narrow band, 3kHz for wide
band). Check for approx. -10dBm line audio at C2. Check Q1 base is at
0V, so PA is not muted. Check that audio level into PA on U1 pin 7
varies with volume control. Check for high level audio output on U1 pin
2.
Global mute
■ Ensure link JP1 is fitted to enable global mute.
■ When not transmitting and microphone off hook (hang up stud not
earthed), check that JP1 is at 5V.
■ With microphone on hook (hang up stud connected to 0V), check that
JP1 is at 0V.
■ Temporarily fit a 1k ohm resistor between JP1 and U22 pin 1. Make
radio receive a test signal and adjust volume so audio can be heard in
control head speaker while microphone is off hook. Speaker should mute
when microphone is placed on hook. Remove link resistor when
finished.
Data
■ Turn radio off then on using control head volume switch. Use
oscilloscope to check for 5V TTL data on U21 pin 1. Note that data only
lasts a few seconds after power on.
■ After power up, confirm that key presses on control head appear as 5V
TTL data on U19 pin 4. Connect oscilloscope channel 1 on J5 pin 1,
channel 2 on J5 pin 2. Verify differential mode data exists on RS485 line
when keys are pressed.
PC programming
■ Connect T2000 programming cable to microphone socket, check for
approx. 13.8V on microphone socket S10 pin 1.
■ Verify that radio can be read correctly with appropriate radio
programming software.
58Part B T2004 Control HeadsT2004 Multi-Control Head System Manual
The X2AM01 Multi-Head Radio Interface PCB is the interface between a
standard T2020 or T2040 radio and the remote control heads in the T2004
Multi-Control Head system.
The PCB fits inside a dummy (Clayton’s) control head, which replaces the
standard control head of the radio. Only one X2AM01 Multi-Head Radio
Interface PCB is used in the system.
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This section provides circuit information for the X2AM01 Multi-Head
Radio Interface PCB.
Audio
The PCB provides a balanced 600 Ohm line interface for both the Tx and
Rx audio.
Power
The PCB is supplied with 13.8V from the radio. A single 5V supply is
provided for circuitry on the X2AM01 Interface PCB only.
The remote power switch line SK3-3 (controlled by the Primary head)
enables the 5V regulator, which in turn draws current from the radio (SK1-
1) and causes the radio to power up.
Data
Connections
A separate RS485 transmitter and receiver provide the data communications
between the radio and control heads.
The connection to the radio is the same as for a standard T2000 control head
(micromatch cable to SK1). Connection to the remote control heads is via
the micromatch loom at SK3, which connects to the RJ45 Wallbox. The
wallbox connects to the multi-drop cable, which connects to the RJ45
Wallbox for each control head.
■ Transmit on microphone and apply audio (E.G. whistle into
microphone), check for approx. -15dBm line audio at TP2, check for
approx. -30dBm mic audio on SK1 pin 7. Radio should enter transmit
mode and have normal TX deviation.
■ With the radio in receive mode, generate a test signal of -70dBm RF
level, 60% system deviation (1.5kHz for narrow band, 3kHz for wide
band). Check for approx. -4dBm of receiver audio on SK1 pin 6. Check
for approx. -10dBm line audio on TP2. Ensure audio appears on 600
ohm balanced line (measure between SK3 pins 4 and 5).
Data
■ Turn radio off then on using control head volume switch. Use
oscilloscope to check for 5V TTL data on SK1 pin 4. Note that data only
lasts a few seconds after power on. Connect oscilloscope channel 1 on
SK3 pin 7, channel 2 on SK3 pin 8. Verify differential mode data exists
on RS485 line at radio power on.
■ After power up, confirm that key presses on control head appear as 5V
TTL data on SK1 pin 3.
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