Technisonic TDFM 7300 3 User Manual

TDFM-7300-3

MULTIBAND P25 AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER

Installation and

Operating Instructions

TiL Document No. 11RE436

Rev. n/c

JULY 2011

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CAUTION ! STATIC SENSITIVE !

This unit contains static sensitive devices. Wear a grounded wrist strap and/or conductive gloves
when handling printed circuit boards.

FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: For compliance with FCC RF Exposure Requirements the mobile transmitter
antenna installation shall comply with the following two conditions:

1.

The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 3 dBi.

2. The transmitter antennas shall be located outside of a vehicle and must not be co-located (kept at
a separation distance of more than 20cm from each other when installed). Also they must be
installed in such a way that they always maintain a separation distance of more than 90cm from
any person during operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

Emission Type

Emission Designator – 6K00A3E 25 kHz Ch Spacing and 5K6A3E 8.33 kHz Ch Spacing.
Class of Emission – A3E

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Technisonic Industries could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The Model TDFM-7300-3 Transceiver is under warranty for one year from date of purchase.
Failed units caused by defective parts, or workmanship should be returned to:

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Summary of DO-160C Environmental Testing for Technisonic Model TDFM-7300-3 Transceiver.

CONDITIONS SECTION DESCRIPTION OF CONDUCTED TESTS

Temperature and Altitude 4.0 Equipment tested to categories C4 and D1.
Vibration 8.0 Equipment is tested without shock mounts to categories

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B, M and N.
Magnetic Effect 15.0 Equipment is class Z.
Power Input 16.0 Equipment tested to category B.
Voltage Spike 17.0 Equipment tested to category B.
RF Emission 21.0 Equipment tested to category Z.

STC APPROVAL NOTE
Presently, no TSO standard exists for airborne FM transceivers. To make it easier for installation

agencies to provide their customers with an approved installation supported by an effective Airworthiness
Approval, Technisonic has secured Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Approvals (both US and
Canadian) on its Airborne FM products for many helicopters currently being delivered in the US and
Canada as well as a number of single engine fixed wing aircraft. The above referenced DO-160C test
data is also on file and available from Technisonic to support approval requirements in airframes for
which Technisonic does not possess an STC.

Approved aircraft types are listed in the attachments to the formal STC documents. These STCs are the
exclusive property of Technisonic and require the written authority of Technisonic for their use. To assist
Factory Authorized Technisonic Dealers in the certification process, we have placed copies of our
Canadian and US STCs on our web site along with a letter of authorization for their use. These
documents may be downloaded and used as support for the technical submission to FAA or Transport
Canada. Only authorized factory dealers/installers are permitted to download and make use of these
documents on behalf of their customers (end users) in support of regulatory agency approval. Please
refer to the Technisonic web site www.til.ca for the latest issue of available STCs and letter of
authorization for use.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

This document contains designs and other information which are the property of Technisonic Industries
Ltd. Except for rights expressly granted by contract to the Canadian Government, or to the United States
Government, this document may not, in whole or in part, be duplicated or disclosed or used for
manufacture of the part disclosed herein, without the prior permission of Technisonic Industries Ltd.

WARNING AND DISCLAIMER

This manual is designed to provide information about the TDFM-7300-3. Every effort has been made to
make this manual as complete and accurate as possible.

TRADEMARK NOTICES

TDFM-7300-3 Transceivers contain two-way radio protocols licensed from Motorola, Inc.
© 1997, 1998 Motorola, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 MODEL VARIATION ........................................................................................................... 1-1

1.4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................... 1-4

SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 POWER SWITCH ............................................................................................................... 2-2

2.4 KNOB .................................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.5 SOFT KEYS AND HOME .................................................................................................... 2-2

2.6 BAND KEY .......................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.7 FUNC KEY .......................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.8 F1 to F4 KEYS .................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.9 MUP(4) AND MDN(7) KEYS (Memory Up and Down Keys) .................................................. 2-5

2.10 UP(5) AND DOWN(8) KEYS ............................................................................................... 2-5

2.11 BRT(6) AND DIM(9) KEYS .................................................................................................. 2-5

2.12 ESW(0) KEY (Ergo Switch Key) ........................................................................................... 2-6

2.13 TSW(*) KEY (Toggle Switch Key) ........................................................................................ 2-6

2.14 DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................. 2-6

2.15 GENERAL OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 2-6

2.16 CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE (CPS) ............................................................ 2-7

2.17 CONFIGURATION MENU ................................................................................................... 2-10

2.18 KEYLOADING MODE ......................................................................................................... 2-11

2.19 FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING (FPP) MODE (Bands 1 – 4) ............................................ 2-12

2.20 FLASH UPGRADE MODE ................................................................................................... 2-14

2.21 VHF LOW BAND (BAND 5) OPERATION – Analog Module Variances ................................ 2-15

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 EQUIPMENT PACKING LOG .............................................................................................. 3-1

3.3 TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 3-1

3.4 INSTALLATION KIT - CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 3-1

3.5 ANTENNA INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 3-1

3.6 PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS .............................................................................. 3-3

3.7 INSTALLATION (WIRING INSTRUCTIONS) ....................................................................... 3-4

3.8 MAIN GROUND .................................................................................................................. 3-4

3.9 MAIN POWER .................................................................................................................... 3-4

3.10 MIC 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 .......................................................................................................... 3-4

3.11 AUDIO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND COMBINED .................................................................................. 3-4

3.12 PTT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND COMBINED ...................................................................................... 3-5

3.13 RX DATA AND TX DATA .................................................................................................... 3-5

3.14 CHANNEL UP / DOWN ....................................................................................................... 3-5

3.15 LH DATA, SB9600 BUSY, OPTB+, CTS OUT, BOOT DIN, RTSBIN and RS232DIN ............ 3-5

3.16 PANEL BACKLIGHTING ..................................................................................................... 3-5

3.17 ANTENNA TUNER CONTROL LINES ................................................................................. 3-5

3.18 POWER JUMPER ............................................................................................................... 3-5

3.19 POST INSTALLATION EMI TEST ....................................................................................... 3-9

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE TITLE PAGE

2.1 Front Panel Controls – TDFM-7300-3 Series Transceivers .................................................. 2-1

2.2 PC 7000(II) Programming cable for TYPE II radios P/N 047365-1 ........................................ 2-8

2.3 Encryption Keyload cable for TYPE II radios P/N 037348-1 .................................................. 2-8

2.4 PC 6000(II) Programming cable for TYPE II radios P/N 047366-1 ........................................ 2-9

2.5 USB to Serial Adaptor for Computers without Serial Ports .................................................... 2-10

3.1 Outline Drawing ................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2a Wiring Connections ............................................................................................................. 3-6

3.2b Wiring Connections Notes ................................................................................................... 3-7

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE TITLE PAGE

2.1 TDFM 7300-3 Series PL/MOT Codes .................................................................................. 2-13

2.2 TDFM 7300-3 Series DPL Codes (All Bands) ....................................................................... 2-13

2.3 TDFM 7300-3 Analog Band CTCSS/PL Codes .................................................................... 2-14

3.1 Wire connections on a 25-Pin FEMALE D-Connector .......................................................... 3-3

3.2 Wire connections on a 9-Pin FEMALE D-Connector ............................................................ 3-3

3.3 Wire connections on a 15-Pin [high-density] FEMALE D-Connector ..................................... 3-4

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL
DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This publication provides operating and installation information on the TDFM-7300-3 airborne
transceiver. The exact configuration depends on which and how many RF modules are installed.

1.2 DESCRIPTION

The TDFM-7300-3 transceiver is an airborne multi-band radio capable of operation in
conventional analog and P25 digital FM systems, SmartNet/SMART ZONE trunking systems and
P25 9600 trunking systems. Type II RF modules are available in VHF, UHF LO, UHF HI and
700/800 MHz bands.

These optional additional features include P25 9600 Baud trunking that may be combined with
AES and/or DES-OFB encryption with OTAR in any of the available modules.

Bands 1 through 4 on the TDFM-7300-3 are not normally frequency agile. In order to have the
ability to change the frequencies at the front panel, the FPP (front panel programming) option
must be ordered. FPP is only available on the VHF and UHF modules. The FPP option precludes
trunking and limits available channels to 240 (15 zones/16 channels) on that module instead of
1000 channels. Please note that all 240 memories must be filled if FPP is ordered.

The TDFM-7300-3 has provisions for four of the above RF modules as well as one analog only
module. This additional module is fully frequency programmable from the front panel and covers
the aviation band 117.975 to 138 MHz AM.

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1.3 MODEL VARIATION

Irrespective of digital module type the bands are numbered 1, 4, 5 and 8 for VHF, UHF low, UHF
Hi and 800/700 respectively. The transceivers part number indicates whether type I (-1, -2) or
type II (-3, -4) modules are installed along with which type of modules are installed. The front
panel LED display will also indicate which type of modules the transceiver contains.

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The following part numbers represent typical TDFM-7300-3 model variations:
3-band TDFM-7300-3 Variations

P/N 061245-1-73U188 One VHF and two 800 MHz, type I modules with Green display.
P/N 061245-3-73U148 One VHF, UHF low and 800/700, type II modules with Green display.

4-band TDFM-7300-3 Variations
P/N 061245-2-73U1558 One VHF, two UHF hi and one 800 MHz, type I modules with Red display
P/N 061245-1-73U1148 Two VHF, one UHF lo and 800/700, type II modules with Green display.

SmartNet and SMART ZONE are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations with type I Modules (-1,-2)

4-Band TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations (-73YXXX)

TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-1-73YXXX/P73ZZZ GREEN display.
TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-2-73YXXX/P73ZZZ RED display.
TDFM-7300NV, P/N 061245-1-73YXXXNV/P73ZZZ GREEN NV display.

5-Band TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations (-73YXXXX)

TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-1-73YXXXX/P73ZZZ GREEN display.
TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-2-73YXXXX/P73ZZZ RED display.
TDFM-7300-2NV, P/N 061245-1-73YXXXXNV/P73ZZZ GREEN NV display.

Y is an analog module represented by:

U for UHF (403-512 MHz) module

X is a type I digital module represented by: P73ZZZ represents a 4 or 5-digit project number

1 for VHF (138-174MHz) module that identifies specific options that are
4 for UHF Lo (403-470MHz) module contained in the modules. The Technisonic
5 for UHF Hi (450-512MHz) module sales department assigns project numbers
8 for 800 MHz (806-870) based on customer requirements.

Digital module numbers may be specified in any order required. The analog module is always placed on
line 5 of the display. If only 3 digital modules are ordered line 4 of the display will be blank.

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TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations with type II Modules (-3,-4)

4-Band TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations

TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-3-73YXXX/P73ZZZ GREEN display.
TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-4-73YXXX/P73ZZZ RED display.
TDFM-7300-2NV, P/N 061245-3-73YXXXNV/P73ZZZ GREEN NV display.

5-Band TDFM-7300-3 Model Variations (-73YXXXX)

TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-3-7YXXXX/P73ZZZ GREEN display.
TDFM-7300-2, P/N 061245-4-7YXXXX/P73ZZZ RED display.

TDFM-7300-2NV, P/N 061245-3-7YXXXXNV/P73ZZZ GREEN NV display.
Y is a UHF analog module.
X is type II digital module represented by: P73ZZZ represents a 4 or 5 digit project

1 for VHF (138-174MHz) module number that identifies specific options that

4 for UHF Lo (380-470MHz) module are contained in the modules. P7301 and

5 for UHF Hi (450-520 MHz) module up project numbers are used in transceivers

8 for 700/800 MHz (764-870) with type I or type II modules.
Digital module numbers may be specified in any order required. The analog module is always placed on

line 5 of the display. If only 3 digital modules are ordered line 4 of the display will be blank. Hybrid units
that contain a mix of both type I and type II modules will have 061245-3 or –4 part numbers. At this time
only the VHF Lo analog module is available. Contact Technisonic for availability of other analog modules.

All model variations are capable of supporting both 28 Volt DC and 5 Volt AC back lighting. The units are
shipped set to operate on 28 Volt back lighting. Equipment can be set to operate on 5V back lighting by
using the software based configuration menu. See Section 2.18 configuration menu.

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1.4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Specification Characteristic

Model Designation: TDFM-7300-3
Physical Dimensions: Approx. (L) 8.0" x (W) 5.75" x (H) 4.5"

Weight: Approximately 6.0 Lbs (2.7 Kg)
Operating Temperature Range: -30° C to +60° C

Power Requirement:
Voltage:
Current:

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28.0 VDC ± 15%
500 mA minimum / 5A maximum

Audio Output Power (including sidetone):

600 mW into 600Ω

Microphone Inputs: Carbon or Equivalent
Panel Back Lighting:

Voltage:
Current:

28 or 5 volts AC/DC (selectable)
3 mA max

Type I Modules

Specification Characteristic

RF Output Power: 1 or 5 Watts (VHF)

1 or 4 Watts (UHF)

1 or 3 Watts (800)
Frequency Range
VHF Module:
UHF LO Module:
UHF HI Module:
800 Module:

136 to 174 MHz

403 to 470 MHz

450 to 512 MHz

806 to 870 MHz
No. of channels per band: 255 pre-programmable channels

Transmitter section VHF UHF 800

FM Hum and noise in dB (wideband):
Frequency Stability in ppm:
Audio Distortion (at 1000Hz):
Modulation Limiting:

-48 -45 -45

±2.0 ±2.0 ±1.5

<2% <2% <2%

Wide band ±5kHz

Narrow band ±2.5kHz

Receiver section VHF UHF 800

Sensitivity in uV:
*Digital 1% BER (12.5kHz)
*Digital 5% BER (12.5kHz)
**Analog with 12dB SINAD

0.35 0.35 0.45

0.25 0.25 0.25

0.25 0.25 0.25

Selectivity in dB:
25 kHz Channel

12.5 kHz Channel
Intermodulation (dB) * **

-78 -78 -75

-67 -68 -63

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Type II Modules

Specification Characteristic

RF Output Power: 1 or 6 Watts (VHF)

1 or 5 Watts (UHF)

1 or 3 Watts (800)
Frequency Range
VHF Module:
UHF LO Module:
UHF HI Module:
700 / 800 Module:

136 to 174 MHz

380 to 470 MHz

450 to 520 MHz

764 to 870 MHz
No. of channels per band: 1000 pre-programmable channels

240 channels (15 zones of 16 channels) for

modules with Front Panel Programming.

Transmitter section VHF UHF 800

FM Hum and noise in dB (wideband):
Frequency Stability in ppm:
Audio Distortion:
Modulation Limiting:

-48 -45 -45

±2.0 ±2.0 ±1.5

1% 1.5% 1.5%

Wide band ±5kHz

Narrow band ±2.5kHz

Receiver section VHF UHF 800

Sensitivity in uV:
*Digital 1% BER (12.5kHz)
*Digital 5% BER (12.5kHz)
**Analog with 12dB SINAD

0.25 0.25 0.40

0.25 0.25 0.25

0.25 0.25 0.25

Selectivity in dB:
25 kHz Channel

12.5 kHz Channel
Intermodulation * **

*Measured in digital mode per TIA / EIA IS 102.CAAA under nominal conditions.
** Measured in analog mode per TIA / EIA 603 under nominal conditions.

-80 -78 -72

-63 -63 -63

-78 -77 -75

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ANALOG MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

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Frequency Ranges:

VHF AM analog

117.975 – 138.000 MHz

Operating Mode: AM

Channel Spacing: 25 kHz (8.33 kHz)
Frequency Selection:

via front panel

200 memories per band programmed with:
a) Tx Frequency/Rx Frequency
b) 9-character alphanumeric title

DTMF encoder: *All standard DTMF tones

VHF AM RECEIVER

Sensitivity at 12 dB SINAD Better than 2.0 µV
Adjacent Channel Selectivity -70 dB (25 kHz)

Spurious Attenuation -70 dB
Third Order Intermodulation -70 dB
Image Attenuation -60 dB

Hum and Noise Better than 40 dB
Audio Distortion less than 5%
Antenna Conducted Emission less than -70 dBm

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VHF AM TRANSMITTER

RF Power Output 5 watts (2.5 watts carrier)
Output Impedance 50 ohms
Maximum Modulation (max) 95%
Maximum Modulation (min) 75%
Spurious Attenuation -60 dB below carrier level
Frequency Stability ± 2.5 ppm
Harmonic Attenuation -60 dB below carrier level
Signal to Noise Ratio -35 dB
Audio Input 50 mV at 2.5 kHz into

200  input circuit for
30% modulation (adjustable)

Audio Distortion Less than 5%

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SECTION 2 – OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 GENERAL

A 6-line display and a keypad and a rotary knob provide the operator control of up to 5 RF
modules installed in the unit. The display is showing the activity of all 5 modules (bands) as well
as the menu of the active band, selected by pressing the BAND key. The knob has multiple
functions including volume, and channel. The microphone, key line and headphone audio can be
wired separately for each of the 5 bands therefore switching from band to band is performed at an
audio panel such as the Technisonic A71X series. This allows for separate and simultaneous
operation on each of the bands just like having 5 separate radios. The transceiver can also be
connected so that all bands are available on the combined output. In this configuration, the BAND
key on the transceiver must perform switching between bands. It is possible to connect the
transceiver such that both methods are used.

2.2 FRONT PANEL

Refer to the diagrams below:

FIGURE 2-1 Front Panel Controls – TDFM-7300-3 Transceiver

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