Headset XLR Connector Wiring1-2
Front Panel-BTR200
Rear Panel - BTR-2001-4
of
Location
LocationofRev Level for Versions 3
LocationofRev Level for Versions I and 2 (Receive Board)2-2
Location
Exploded View - BTR-2002-4
Transmit Board Component Layout (Foil Side)3-4
Transmit Board Component Layout (Component Side)3-4
Schematic Diagram Transmit Board - Version 13-5
Schematic Diagram Transmit Board - Version 23-6
Schematic Diagram Receive Board3-16
Receive Board Component Layout (Component Side)
Versions
Schematic Diagram Receive Board Version 2 (750309)3-18
Receive Board Component Layout (Component Side) Version
Receive Board Component Layout (Foil Side)3-19
Receive Board Component Layout (Component Side) Version 2 (750309)3-19
Schematic Diagram Receive Board Version
Block Diagram Versions 1 and 23-31
Block Diagram Versions 3
Audio Board Component Layout (Component Side) Versions land 23-33
Audio Board Component Layout (Foil Sde)3-34
Schematic Diagram Audio Board Version
Schematic Diagram Audio Board Version 23-36
Details
Details
Audio Board Component Layout (Component Side) Version 6
with Detailed Areas Showing Differences ofVersions
Audio Board Component Layout (Foil Side) Version 63-40
Schematic Diagram Audio Board Version 33-41
Schematic Diagram Audio Board Version 43-42
Schematic Diagram Audio Board Version 53-43
Schematic Diagram Audio Board Version 63-44
Display Board Component Layout (Foil Side)3-48
Display Board Component Layout (Component Side)3-48
Rev Level for Versions 1and 2 (Audio Board)
thlU
6 (Audio Board)
of
Rev Level for Versions I and 2 (Transmit Board)2-3
I and 2 (70714000)3-17
1..
I (750309)3-20
thlU
6:3-32
I3-35
of
Board Differences Between Versions I and 23-37
of
Board DifferenceinVersions 3, 4,5,and 63-38
3,4,5,
and 63-39
1-3
2-1
2-1
3-19
-11-
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: -
')
GENERAL
The BTR-200 is a base station which communi-
cates with up to four portable units simultaneously,
in
full duplex.Itmay be used alone with a headset
or
interfaced
hardwired intercom system.
DESCRIPTION
to
other
equipment
CHAPTER 1
such
as a
n
1-1
Page 5
CONTROLS
and
CONNECTIONS
Power
ON/OFF
FRONT
Switch: Push this switch once
PANEL (Refer to Figure 2)
to
turn power ON; push it againtoturn the power
OFF.
Power
illuminated when the Power
pushed in the
ON
Indicator:
The Power ON Indicator is
ON/OFF Switch is
ON
Position. It remains illuminated
while the Transceiver is on.
Local
Headset
Connector: 4 Pin XLR Connector
for InputJOutput. The headset jack will accept 6
different Telex Model Headsets. Compatible with
otherintercom headsets with four pin XLR connectors that are wired as shown in Figure
MICROPHONE
GROUND
1.
Local Headset Volume: Adjusts volume
to
Local
Headset. DOES NOT AFFECT MICROPHONE
GAIN.
Mic
On-Push-to-Talk/Lock-to-Talk
Switch:
Enables the local headset microphone audio function. NOTE: DOES NOT control base station RF
transmit.
Local
Push-to-Talk
Indicator:
Will
be
il-
luminated whenever the talk function is on.
Local Microphone
Gain
Control
and
Overmodulation Indicator: A screwddver adjustable
control is provided
local headset mic. This input is protected
to
control the input level ofthe
from
overloads by means of a gain compressor whose
operation
is
signaled by the gain LED indicator.
MICROPHONE
AUDIO
Headset
Figure 1
XLR
ConnectorWiring
BALANCED
AUDIO
OUT
Portable
in the
user of the conesponding portable unit
by others connected
EnableSwitches
"IN"
position, the Enable switches allow the
and
Indicators: When
to
the system. Wheninthe
to
"OUT" position, the respective portable will
muted, but this portable will still be abletohear
other selected remotes and interfaces. The indicators normally show the presence
transceiver in use
on
the channel corresponding
of
a portable
that indicator.
1-2
be heard
be
all
to
Page 6
INTERCOMINDICATOR
27160-8-00I-A
Headset
POWER
ON
INDICATOR
AUXILIARY
PORTABLE CARRIERINDICATORS
I.-.--~
Portabte
Station
Connect--
ENABLESWITCHES
PORTABLE
TRANSMITTERS
ENABLE
TO
RECEIVE
INDICATOR
I
I
I
~OCAL
I
i
HEADSET VOLUME
8TR-200
1I
. LOCAL HEADSET CONNECTOR
1-3
INTERCOM LEVEL CONTROL
INTERCOM
AUXILIARY
ENABLE
AUXILIARY
ENABLE
SWITCH
LEVEL
Front
CONTROL
SWITCH
Figure 2
Panel-BTR200
LOCAL MIC GAIN CONTROL
MIC
LOCAL
ON
PUSIH-lO-TALKI
PUSH-TO-TALK
LOCK-TO-TALKSWITCH
LOCALMIC
OVE
RMODULATION
INDICATOR
INDICATOR
Page 7
27160-B-002-A
Transmit
Anteflna
TRANSM
CONNECTOR
AUXILI
o
IT
ANTENNA
ARY
OUTPUT
AUXILJARY INPUT CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
Headset
r"=-h
Oyn
Mic
fit
r~l
Cant
1
TRANSMITTER
HEADSET MIC
SELECT
Transmit
Off
Remote
SWITCH
SWITCH
o
Intercom
Input
INTERCOM CONNECTORS
TELEX
Fex
Jack
CO
LSpeaker-l
SPEAKER/LOCAL
COMMUNICA
1.0.
850BTR-200
G~
MONITOR
RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR
TtONS.
INC.
MADEINU.S.A.
Power
300
rnA
A~'~
o
-------
POWERJACK
SPEAKER GAINCONTROL
(8
n
MIN.)
Figure 3
Rear
Panel BTR-200
1-4
Page 8
Ext
Intercom Switch, Level Control,
dicator: This switch enables the wired intercom
interface when "IN", and disables it when "OUT".
RTS
For
and the "OUT" positionischannelB. Ascrewdriver
adjustable control is provided to control the input
level
intercoms, the "IN" position is channel A
of
the wired intercom.
and
In-
Auxiliary Audio
and
Indicator:
Auxiliary intelface when "IN" and "OUT", respectively. The functionofthe level control here is the
same as that described for the intercom.
Enable
Theswitchenablesand disables the
Switch, Level Control,
(j
REAR
Transmit
antenna(supplied)
should match connector dot
Receive
antenna (supplied)
should match connector dot
Transmit
operator
the "OFF" position, the transmitter is always off.
This mode may be used
solely
transmitter is always on. This continuous mode is
recommended over the "REMOTE" mode. In the
"REMOTE" position, the transmitter is enabled
only when one or more portables are active.
Headset Microphone Select Switch: This switch
allows the user to select either
Dynamic microphone. This switchi~factory preset
to
DYN Position.
NOTE: All Telex headsets that are used with this
intercom are dynamic type microphones.
Antenna
Antenna
Switch: Slide switch that allows the
to
select oneofthree transmit modes.
as
a monitor. In the "CONT" position, the
Connector: Connect5/8-wave
to
this connector. Antenna color
on
BTR-200.
Connector: Connect 5/S-wave
to
this connector. Antennacolor
on
BTR-200.
if
the base is functioning
PANEL (Refer to Figure 3)
In
an
Electret
or
Intercom
the BTR-200 with a wired intercom system.
Auxiliary
used for 2-way (four wire) input and output to the
BTR-200 or as a simplex input or output. Typical
usesare 4 wire low level intercoms, taperecorders,
public address inputs or outputs, orwhen operating
two BTR-200 units simultaneously.
Power
(supplied) or any filtered 12 to 14
source, or 13.0
Speaker
ternal speaker
Speaker
Adjust the gain control clockwise to increase
speaker gain
speaker gain.
NOTE: Leave setting counterclockwise
speaker is attached.
Connectors: Connections to interface
Output/Input
Jack:
Forexternal AC wall supply adaptor
Connectors:
VDC/300 rnA
VAC
RMS/300 rnA source.
Jack:
Allows the user to connect an ex-
(8
ohms minimum)tothe unit.
Gain
Control: Screwdriver adjustable.
or
counterclockwise
to
decrease
Can
if
be
no
1-511-6
Blank
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CHAPTER 2
IDENTIFICATION
REVISION AND VERSION
AUDIO BOARDS
Version 1 and 2 use Rev A circuit boards. The
location for the Rev letteris shown below. Version
2 contains a small circuit board with a switch. See
Figure 4.
AUDIO BOARD
RECEIVE BOARD
....
__
..
~---~_.:
LOCATION
SWITCHBOARD
OF
OF
CIRCUIT BOARD
This board is installed in the holes for C124 and
C125 (see below). Version 1 does not have this
switchboard. For Rev C and higher, the location
for the Rev letteris shown in Figure 5.
o
r--------.
Location
AUDIO BOARD
70723-000 REV A COMP
"'-.
Figure 4
of
Rev Level for Versions 1
•••_
:I.
•
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and
2
c. .
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a:
I
if
«
I 0 I
0
I 3 I
!Xl
I & I
l-
L_
'"
:E
en
z
«
a:
I-
REV LEVEL LOCATED
.--
UNDER TRANSMIT
BOARD
I
70723-000 REV C
U
I
I
Figure 5
LocationofRev Level for Versions 3
2-1
thru
6
Page 10
Rev C boards can be either Verion 3 or 4.The
differences are all parts values:
Rev D boards are all version 5.
E boards are all version
Rev
Rev B was not produced.
6.
Version
3
4
The
BTR-200
RIOI
82K82K
200K
RI03
200K
uses oneoftwo receive boards.
Rl25
6.2K1.5K
4.7K
Rl30
4.7K
Rl31
1.5K1.5K
4.7K4.7K4.78.2K3.9K15K10K
RECEIVE
Rl32
Rl33
1.5K5.6K
BOARD
750309 COMP REV A
Rl54
Rl62Rl68
9.lK
68K
Rl70
68K
Cl33
lO~F
22~F
LocationofRev Level
Early production units came with 70714000, and
750309 was installed in later units.70714000
came in two versions that differed slightly (See
table below):
Version 2 was built only with Rev C boards.
Version 1 was built with Rev A, B, or C boards.
Thedifferentrevisionson this board weremanufac-
Screw, #6-32 x 3/16"
Receive Board
Screw, #6-32 x 3/8"6
#4-40 x 3/16", pan head
Screw, #6-32 x 3/8",
Insulator, Pre-impreg.
hex
head
Qty
I
1
I
10
1
7
I
I
I
I
2-4
Page 13
CHAPTER 3
TRANSMIT, RECEIVE & AUDIO CIRCUIT,BOARDS
BTR-200 INSTRUMENT
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Remove 6 each #6 pan head phillips and 7 each
#14 head phillips screws and remove cover.
Refer
to
Figure
2.
Unsoldercoaxcablesfrom transmitandreceive
boards.
3.Unsolder3 copperstraps from receive board (if
present)
4.
Remove transmit and receive boards.Early
versions are equipped with snap-on nylon standoffs and later versions are held with #4 pan
head phillips screws.
8.
9.
Unplug the cable harness at
ribbon cables at P102 and P103.
10.
Remove 10 each #6 pan head phillips screws
holding the circuit board
11.
Slide the circuit board forward and lift up and
outfrom the rear.
12. Remove 8 each #6 pan head phillips screws
holding front panel
13. Remove 2 each #4 pan head phillips screws
holding headset connector bracket to chassis
and remove front panel.
to
chassis.
P1l4
to
the chassis.
and the two
o
5.
Remove ring nutsfrom the two RFconnectors.
6.Remove the hex head nylon screw and nut
holding
7.Remove 8 each #4 flat head phillips screws
holding the fourXLRconnectorhousings
chassis.On some early versions, the upper
PEM nuts will be replaced with nuts and lockwashers.
8.
Using an
screwdriver, unlock the XLRhousings by turning the locking screw counterclockwise. Then
remove the
the rear.
Q1
08
XLR
XLR
to the chassis.
tool
or
small
housings by pulling them to
flat
to
the
bladed
14. Remove
circuit board to front panel and remove circuit
board.NOTE:When refitting this circuit
board the volume control on the front panel
must be positioned so that the pins and slots
mate properly.
15. Reassembly is the reverse
7 each phillips sorews holding front
of
these procedures.
3-1
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TRANSMIT BOARD
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
U50IC is an amplifier whose gain is controlled by
of
the level
As the level here increases, the gain is decreased
and this results in a 2:1 compression characteristic.
Pre-emphasis is added by U501B.R504, R505,
and C508 set this at 115uS. C531 rolls the response
off above
call signal (see Audio Board Circuit Description).
Q501 is a Colpitts oscillator with the collector
tuned
VVC502 are added in
allow frequency modulationofthe oscillator. The
oscillator is operated
resonant point
linearity at the expense
trip1er and Q503 is a straight through amplifier.
The catTier frequency is thus nine times the crystal.
C529, C530 and L503 function as a low pass filter
and matching network.
audio entering the rectifier at pin 16.
10KHztofurther attenuate the 20 KHz
to
the third harmonic. T501, VVC501 and
selies with the crystal
10KHz
of
the crystal.This improves
of
some stability. Q502 is a
below the series
to
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED:
o RF POWER METER
o FREQUENCY COUNTER
o DC VOLTMETER
1.
Connect the RF power meter and frequency
to
counter
sure the Transmit switch
the the Cont position.
2.
Adjust T502, T503, T504, VC501, and VC502
for maximum power. Note:
severly outofalignment and no output can
obtained, it may be necessmy
T502and T503 for maximum DC voltage at the
emitter
This unit is a four channel single conversion
receiver consisting
strips. Signals entering the board proceed through
3 tuned circuits,
to
the mixer. MX301 is a doubly balanced diode
mixer and receives +7 dBm from the oscillator.
Q302 is a Colpitts oscillator with the collector
tuned
to
the second harmonic. Y301 operates on
the fifth overtone with C319 and L308 acting as
mode suppressor. L310 is used
on frequency. From the mixer the signal continues
through a broadband filter to line driver Q303.
VR309 is used
Q303 drives the four I.F. strips, beginning with
crystal filters FL30l-FL308.
are the same except for component values. Also,
the 10.7
two tuned circuits.
description the parts in the 10.7
referredto. TheI.F. signalis amplified by Q304and
U301A, and limited and detected by U301B.
U301B contains a quadrature detector which is
tuned by T309.Squelch is
type, the D.C. voltage at pin 5
propOltion to the signal strength. With no signal
U302 pin 1is low and the audio outputissquelched.
When the received signal causes the voltage at pin
3
of
goes high and the squelch opens.
threshold at pin 2 and thus the squelch.R320
provides hysteresis. Q305 is used
on the front panel.From U301 the audio is
amplified by U303A. R389, R328 and C354 set
the de-emphasis at 115uS. VR302 is used
pensate for variations in detector output level.
U303B is a 3 pole ButterwOlth low pass filter with
a cutoff frequency
MHz
U302toexceed thatofpin 2ofU302, pin 1
of
one front end and four I.F.
Q30l,
to
setthe collectorcurrentto 20 rnA.
I.F. substitutes a ceramic filter for
and 3 more tuned circuits
to
setthe oscillator
The
four I.F. strips
For
the remainder
MHz
of
the amplitude
of
U301 varying in
VR30l
to
drive the LED
of
10KHz.
of
the
I.F. will be
sets the
to
com-
PCB 750309
This unitis a fourchannel dualconversion receiver
consisting
Signals entering the board proceed through 3 tuned
circuits, Q301, and three more tuned circuits to the
mixer. HY301 is a doubly balanced diode mixer
and receives +7 dBm from the oscillator. Q302 is
a Colpitts oscillator with the collector tuned to the
second harmonic on version 1 boards and the third
harmonic on version
overtone with C311 and L308 acting as mode suppressor. L307 is used to set the oscillator on frequency.From the mixer the signal continues
through Q303
and Q470. On version 1boards the signal is resis-
tively coupled to the filters. On version 2 boards it
is inductively coupled.
same
remainder
MHz I.F. will be referred to.U320A mixes the
incoming signal with a 10.245
produce the second I.F.of455 KHz. (The other
three oscillators operate at 455 KHz above their
n~spective
limiter and quadrature detector, which is tuned by
L322.U320C functions as a
filter for operating the squelch. With. no signal a
largeamount
a portion
rises above .7V U320D clamps pin
muting the audio, and drives pin 15 low, extinguishing the LED on the front panel via Q322.
When a signal is received, the noise at U320 pin
drops and lowers thevoltageat the emitterofQ321,
releasing the audio clamp and lighting the front
panel LED. Since the LED current flows through
R33l,
hysteresis.VR321 adjusts not only the noise
amplitude delivered
and is used to set the squelch at 1microvolt. From
U320 the audio
R328, C335, and VR320 set the de-emphasis at
l15uS. U321Aisa three poleButterworth low pass
filter with a cutofffrequency
of
one front end and four I.F. strips.
2.
Y301 operates on the fifth
to
filtet drivers Q320, Q370, Q420
The
four I.F. strips are the
except
the voltage drop acts on
for
component
of
the description the parts in the 10.7
input frequencies). U320B contains a
of
noise is present atU320 pin13and
of
this is rectified by Q321.Ifthe emitter
to
Q321 but also the D.C. bias,
is
buffered and filtered by U321.
values.
MHz
94
KHz bandpass
Q32l
of
10 KHz.
oscillator
16
to ground,
and provides
For
the
to
13
3-9
Page 21
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
Receive Board - 70714000
Equipment Required:
D Signal Generator
D Sensitive RF Voltmeter
D DC Voltmeter
D AF Voltmeter
1.
Connect the signal generatortothe Receive
Antenna jack. Set the deviation at
1 KHz.Refer to the frequency chart below.
Look at the marking on the Y301 and set the
generator
quency.
Y30l
Marking
171R905
207R800206.900
213R800
to
the corresponding ALIGN fre-
Align
170.705171.905171.045170.245
212.900213.800213.425212.800
±3 KHz at
CHl
207.800207.425206.800206.000
11.
Place the RF voltmeter probe tip inside the top
ofL304.
12.
Adjust VC304 for a peak indication.
13.
Adjust VC305 for a null indication.
14.
Adjust VC306 for a peak indication.
15.
Place the RF voltmeter probe tip on the collec-
tor
ofQ303
for a peak indication.
CH2
and adjust T301, T302, and T303
CH3CH4
169.505
212.000
2.
Adjust VR309 for 0.44 VDC across R312.
3.
Place the RF voltemter probe tip inside the top
of
L307 and adjust VC307 for a peck indica-
tion.
4.
Set the RF voltmeter to its most sensitive scale
without stray pickup.
5.
Place the RF voltmeter probe tip inside the top
of
L301.
6.
Increase the signal generator output level until
the
RF
voltmeter indication just beginstorise.
7.
When adjusting, reduce the signal generator
output rather then reducing the RF voltmeter
sensitivity.
8.
Adjust VC301 for a peak indication.
9.
Adjust VC302 for a null indication.
10.
Adjust VC303 for a peak indication.
16.
In the following alignment, unless othelwise
directed, adjust the signal generator output
level
to
maintain aDC voltageofbetween 1and
1.5 volts.
17.
Set the signal generatortothe channel 1 frequency.
18.
Adjust T304, T305, and T308 for maximum
DC voltage at pin 5
19.
Set the signal generator outputto1 mV and
adjust T309 for maximum audio at pin 7 of
U303.
20. Adjust VR302 for 140 mV of audio at pin 7
U303.
21. Set the signal generator output
adjust VR301
LED
on
the front panel.
22. Set the signal generator
quency.
3-10
of
U301.
to
just extinguish the number 1
to
the channel 2 fre-
to
1~V and
of
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23.
Adjust
maximum DC voltage at pin 5
T31O,
T311, T312, T313, and T314 for
of
U304.
30. Adjust VR306 for 140 mV ofaudio at pin 7
U307.
of
24. Set the signal generator output to 1 mV and
adjust T315 for maximum audio at pin 7
U305.
25. Adjust VR304 for 140
U305.
26. Set the signal generator outputto1~V and
adjust VR303
LED on the front panel.
27. Set the signal generator
quency.
28. Adjust T316,
_ maximum DC voltage at pin 5 of U306.
29. Set the signal generator output
adjust T321 for maximum audio at pin 7 of
U307.
to
TIl?,
mVofaudio at pin 7
just extinguish the number 2
to
the channel 3 fre-
T318, T319, and T320 for
to1mV
of
of
and
31. Set the signal generator output
to
just
adjust VR305
LED on the front panel.
32. Set the signal generator
quency.
33. Adjust T322, T323, T324, T325 and T326 for
maximum DC voltage at pin 5 of U309.
34. Set the signal generator output
adjust T327 for maximum audio at pin 7
U31O.
35. Adjust VR308 for 140 mVofaudio at pin 7
U31O.
36. Set the signal generator output
adjust VR307
LED on the front panel.
to
extinguish the number 3
to
just extinguish the number 4
to
1
~V
and
the channel 4 fre-
to
1 mV and
of
of
to
1~V and
Receive
EquipmentRequired:
D Signal Generator
D Sensitive RF Voltmeter
D Audio Distortion Meter
D Spectrum Analyzer
Monitor
D AF Voltmeter-
D SINAD Meter
Y30IOscillator
Marking
171
R905182.605171.905
or
CHI
Board
VHF
- 750309
lA
Version
inside the top
peak indication.
1B
Version
inside the top of L313 and adjust VC307 and
VC308 for a peak indication.
2.
Connect the signal generatortoa shott piece
wire and set ittothe oscillator frequency as
shown
3.
Using either a spectrum analyzer or a VHF
monitor, adjust L307 for a zero beat.
CH2
171.045
1:
Place the RF voltmeter probe tip
of
L309 and adjust VC307 for a
2:
Place the RF voltmeter probe tip
in
the chart below:
CH3
170.245
169.505
CH4
of
207 R800
213 R800
218.5
224.5
207.800207.425
213.800213.425
3-11
206.800
212.800
206.000
212.000
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4.Connect the signal generatortothe Receive
Antenna jack. Set the deviation
I KHz. Referto thechartand selectthechannel
3 frequency.
5. Connect the AFvoltmeter, distortion meter, and
SINAD meter
6.
AdjustVR421tomaximum counterclockwise.
Adjust
7.
VC305 and VC306 for best SINAD.
8.
Increase signal generator outputtoI m
9Adjust L422 for maximum audio.
lOA.
Version I: AdjustL421 and L422for minimum
distortion.
to
VC301,
U421 pin
VC302,
1.
VC303,
to
±3 KHz at
VC304,
V.
20. Adjust VR321 fully clockwise, then turn it
counterclockwise until the number I LED on
the front panel justcomes on.
21. Set the signal generator
quency and increase the output
22. Move the audio hook uptoU371 pin I.
23. Adjust L372 for maximum audio.
24A. Version I: Adjust L371 and L372 for minimum
distortion.
24B. Version
minimum distortion.
25. Adjust VR370 for 140 mV
26. Set the signal generator output
2:
Adjust L371, L372, and L373 for
to
the channel 2 fre-
to
I m
V.
of
audio.
to1!-tv.
lOB. Version
minimum distortion.
11.
Adjust VR420 for 140 mVofaudio.
12.
Set the signal generator outputtoI
13.
Adjust VR421 fully clockwise, then turn it
counterclockwise until the number 3 LED
the front paneljustcomes on.
14.
Set the signal generator to the channel I frequency and increase the output
15.
Move the audio hook up to U321 pin I.
16.
Adjust L322 for maximum audio.
17A.Version I: AdjustL321 and L322 for minimum
distortion.
2:
Adjusut L421, L422 and L423 for
!-tV.
to
1m
on
V.
27. Adjust VR371 fully clockwise, then turn it
counterclockwise until the number 2 LED
the front panel just comes on.
to
28. Set the signal generator
quency and increase the output
29. Move the audio hookupto
30. Adjust L472 for maximum audio.
31A.Version I: AdjustL471 and L472 for minimum
distortion.
31B.Version
minimum distortion.
32. Adjust VR470 for
33. Set the signal generator output
2:
Adjust L471, L472, and L473 for
140
the channel 4 fre-
to
U471 pin
mVofaudio.
toI!-tv.
I m
on
V.
1.
17B. Version
minimum distortion.
18.
Adjust VR320 for 140 mVofaudio.
19.
Set the signal generator outputtoI
2:
Adjust L321, L322, and L323 for
34. Adjust VR471 fully clockwise, then turn it
counterclockwise until the number 4 LED on
the front panel justcomes on.
The audio board receives signals from the receive
board, the headsetmicrophone, intercom input and
,auxiliary input, and outputstothe transmit board,
the headset earpiece, an external speaker, intercom
out and auxiliary out (see block diagram).
Receive Expanders
Audio from the receive board is routed through
Jl08, Jl09,
gainofthese devices is controlled bytheaudio level
at the rectifier pins
creases,
linear expander characteristic. This complements
the processing done in the transmitter. The audio
is then buffered and delivered to the remote select
switches.
JllO
and
JllltoU1l2
.(4
and' 16). As the level in-
so
does the gain, and this resultsina2:1
and U1l3. The
MicrophoneAmplifier
From the headset connector the microphone signal
is amplified by U103. Depending upon which type
of
microphone is used, S102 is set by the user
dynamic orelectret. Theelectret position provides
11
dB
an
output.
responds to either positive or negative peaks exceeding about
tors Q106 and Q107 charge C120 and C121,
driving QI05 toward pinchoff. This reduces the
gain momentarily until the input signal is reduced.
Visual indication
D608 which is driven by U105 when the voltage at
pin
/isolates the time constantofthe amplifier from'that
of
the LED driver. The latter is much shorter than
the former, and causes the LED to extinguish im-
mediately upon removing the input signal.On
versions 1and 2 the LED will remain lit for several
seconds. VR604 is adjusted by the user for maximum input with minimal limiting.
tum the microphone on and offand is driven by the
push-to-talk latch circuit. When
and held, the state
tums on Q110 and Q111 via D110.This lights
D609 and gates on the microphone audio. Releasing S110 tums off the microphone.
drop in gaintocompensate for the extra
The
amplifier is
1.1
volts in amplitude. Peak detec-
of
peak limiting is provided by
6exceeds halfa volt. D
of
Ul16Bfollows the switch and
peak
limiting, and
111
(version 3 and later)
QI04isused
SIlO
to
is pressed in
to
U116A does not change state under these condi-
C~82
tions because
If,
pulsed.
quick succession, C182 will be charged for the
second clock pulse and this will set U116A. Now
the microphone is latched on via D109 and will
remain on until S110 is depressed once again,
resetting U116A.
however, S110 is depressed twice in
Auxiliary
Audio from
balanced to single-ended by U101A.U101B,
UI02A, Q101,
ing amplifier identical to that described for the
microphone above.S
audio path for the auxiliary input but also lights
D607
When peak limiting occurs U105Ashorts out R120
and D607 is brought
JlOl
to
half-brilliancetoindicate active auxiliary.
is discharged when the clock is
Input
is attenuated and converted from
QI02
and
to
Amplifier
QI03
101
full brilliance.
form a peak limit-
not only enables the
Intercom Driver
UI07
A is configured as an AC current source
whose output
C125 divided by the value
voltage gain is dependent on the value
In this way many such intercom stations can be
connected in parallel without each successive sta-
tion loading the line.A single load resistor is
usually located in the power supply for the wired
intercom. On versions 3 and later, UI07B is used
to
drive the lower end
a current source and was added to provide more
headroom.
higher voltage ahead
section
base for compatability with a specific wired intercom. S103 functions as either
switch.(Telex, Clearcom standard) or as a channel
AlB switch (RTS, Clem'com TW).In the case
where the intercom interface is disconnected by
S103, R186 functions as the load resistor. The full
secondary
the tap is used for 200 ohm systems. On version 2
and later, S
(100 mY) or high output (800 mY).
DIP
CUlTent
To
this end, U107 is operated from the
switch which is used to configure the
ofTlOl
112
allows selectionofeitherlow output
equals the input voltage at
of
R158.Thus the
of
the load.
ofTIOl.
of
the regulator. S104 is a 9
is used for 300 ohm intercoms;
This section is not
an
intercom onloff
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Intercom
Since U107A is a current source, signals arriving
from an external intercom appear unloaded at pin
1and are coupled via C126 and R154
prevent intercom output signals from appearing at
the output
branch
U106A and U109 form a peak limiting amplifier
similiar
amplifier above, except that
of
a JFET to control the gain. The reason for this
is that the higher level signals being handled by
U106Awould cause high distortion
used.
resistor) together with an LED in the same package.
More current through the LEDreduces the value
resistance.
U
111
the headset while U108 drives the external speaker
jack. On versions 1 and 2 this signal was derived
by mixing the microphone signal with the intercom
output, via R175 and R177. On later versions the
intercom output alone is used, being first amplified
by U119A. S112B maintains the headset/speaker
level constant when switching intercom output
levels.
of
containing
to
CA10l
Headset
and
Ul19B
U106, these signals are nulled by the
that described for the microphone
is merely an LDR (light dependent
and
(U107B in versions 1and2)drive
Input
C124,
CA10l
Speaker
to
VRlOl
is used instead
if
a JFET were
Amplifiers
U106.
and
To
R152.
of
Auxiliary
UllOA
microphone, and receive board signals.U11OB
inverts the resultanttoprovide a balanced output.
mixes
together
Output
intercom
input,
Remote Transmit Circuit
When the transmit switch on the rear panel isinthe
remote position, the transmitter will only operate
when at least one receive squelch is open.On
versions 1 through 4 this is done with
turns on Q109.Versions 3 and 4 have a circuit
board error, however, which prevents this option
from working.
Ul15tothe left side (on the schematic)ofR195,
R198,
schematics show these inputs
modified, that is, connected
resistors.On versions 5 and above, U
replaced with
modifications are necessary.
R20l,
To
correct this move the inputs
and R204.The version 3 and 4
to
the right sideofthe
Ql12,
Ql13,
Ql14
Ul15
as
they are un-
and
Ql15
which
115
and
of
no
Power Supply
Q108 and U114 form a
supply.
5 volt reference while on later versions this comes
from U
U1l7.
On
versions 1 and2,ZD101 is usedasthe
117.
U112 and U
10
volt regulated power
113
are also supplied
by
is
Transmit
U106B mixes the intercom input, auxiliary input,
microphone and receive board signals together
modulate the transmitter. VR102 is usedtoset the
level going into the transmit compressor for proper
tracking. On versions 3 and later, U
four pole Chebyshev low pass filter with a cutoff
frequency
sion
as the call signal.
of
5 KHz. This istoprevent transmis-
of
the 20 KHz tone which Telex intercoms use
Mixer
and
Filter
118
to
acts as a
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8.
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE:
)
Equipment Required:
D Signal Generator
D Audio Generator
D Deviation Meter
D Audio Voltmeter
Connect the audio generator to the AUX
1.
jack
and set the outputto20 mV at 1
2.
Select the AUX pushbutton on
therront
IN
KHz.
panel.
Connect the signal generator to the Receive
Antennajack. Set the deviation to
1
KHz.
Setthe output to 1mV.Setthe frequencyto thechannel 1 frequency listed in the chart
of
the receive board alignment.
-
9.
Select the channel 1 pushbutton on the front
panel.
10.
Connect
TRANS jack.
11.
Connect the audio voltmeter to U106 pin
the
deviation
meter
±3 KHz at
I
to the
ANT
7.
0
Adjust VR601 (located just under the
3.
button
coun terclockwise.
4.
If
connect the load
panel.
5.
Connect the audio voltmeter to the AUX OUT
jack on
6.
Adjust VR101 for a minimum reading.
7.
Disconnect the generator and meter from the
AUX jacks and de-select the AUX pushbutton
on the front panel.
on
the
front
the base is configured
to
the
the
rear panel.
panel)
for
an RTS intercom
llC
jack pn the rear
I1C
to
maximum
push-
12A. On version 1 and 2 audio boards, adjust VR102
for
300 mV
12B. On version
sion 1 transmit boards, adjust VR102 for 1 volt
of
audio.
12C. On version
sion 2 transmit boards, first move the audio
voltmeter to
board).Then adjust VR102 for 140 mV
audio.