TRANS WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

A Subsidiary of Datron Systems, Inc.

TW5201 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Manual Part No. 1W5201-MSOP Publication #991426 Printed: April 1987

304 Enterprise Street Escondido, CA 92025, U.S.A. Phone (619) 747-1079, Telex 695-433 Fax (619) 741-1658

WARRANTY
Trans World Communications, Inc. (TWC) warrants that new TWC equipment has been manufactured free of defects in design, material and' workmanship. If the equipment does not give satisfactory service due to defects covered by this warranty, TWC will, at its option, replace or repair the equipment free of charge. The warranty is for a period of 90 days from the date of installation. In the event that the equipment is not installed within 90 days of factory shipment, satisfactory evidence of the installation date must be submitted.
LIMITATIONS:

This warranty does not cover physical damage caused by impact, liquids or gases. Defects caused by lightning, static discharge, voltage transients, or application of incorrect supply voltages are specifically excluded from this warranty.
RETURN OF EQUIPMENT USA:

The equipment shall be returned freight prepaid to the Service Department, Trans World Communications, Inc., 304 Enterprise Street, Escondido, California 92025. The equipment should be packed securely, as TWC will not be responsible for damage incurred in transit Please include a letter containing the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4. Model, serial number, and date of installation. Name of dealer or supplier of equipment Detailed explanation of problem. Return shipping instructions.

TWC will return the equipment prepaid by United Parcel Service, Parcel Post or truck. If alternate shipping is specified, freight charges will be made collect.
RETURN OF EQUIPMENT FOREIGN:

Write for specific instructions. Do not return equipment without authorization. It is usually not possible to clear equipment through U.S. Customs without the correct documentation. If equipment is returned without authorization, the sender is responsible for all taxes, customs duties and clearance charges.
LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY:

This warranty shall cover all parts in the equipment for a period of 12 months from the date of installation, subject to the previous conditions and limitations. The parts will be replaced free of cost. The labor charges will be made at the current TWC hourly service rate.
PARTS REPLACEMENT:

If it is not practical, or the purchaser does not want to return the equipment to the factory, this warranty is limited to the supply of replacement parts for a period of 12 months from the date of equipment installation. The following instructions for the supply of replacement parts should be followed: 1. Return defective parts prepaid to: Parts Replacement, Trans World Communications, Inc., 304 Enterprise Street, Escondido, California 92025. 2. Include a letter with the following information: a) Part number(s). b) Serial number and model of equipment. c) Date of installation. Parts returned without this information will not be replaced. In the event of a dispute over the age of the replacement part, components date coded over 24 months prior will be considered out of warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1
1.2 1.3 1.4

Introduction Control Signalling Transceiver Response Technical Specifications SECTION

.1-1 .1-1 .1-1 .1-1

2 INSTALLATION
; 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2- 2

2.1
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Transceiver Connections Power Suppl y 4 Wire to 2 Wire Conversion Balance Check, 2 Wire Systems Only DC Keying Option Instructions SECTION

2.3
2.4

2.5

3 OPERATION
3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 .3-1 3-1 3-1 3 -2 3-2 3-2 .3-2 3-2 3-2 .3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-3 3- 3

3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5

3.2.6

Introduction Front Panel Controls Power On/Off, Audio Gain Control Remote/Local Control Selection Speaker On/Off Squelch On/Off Mode Switches Automatic Antenna Tuner Control External Amp On/Off Scan Mode Initiate Button Up/Down Tuning Buttons Selective Call Buttons Keypad ........................................................................................................................ Front Panel Indicators Frequency Display Loudspeaker Front Panel Connector Channel Frequencies.; Operation -- Memory Channel Selection Operation -- Free Tune Channel Programming the Free Tune Channel Programming the Free Tune Channel for Half-duplex Frequencies Re-Calling the Free Tune Channel Fine Tuning the Transceiver Operation -- Scan Mode Operation -- Selective Call CW Sidetone

3.2.7 3.2.8
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3.2.10 3.2.11
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3.5

3.6
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3.9 3.10 3.11

SECTION 4 OPERATING 4.1

4.2

NOTES 4-1 4-1 4-1

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Remote Control Unit Control Cable - Remote Control to TWlOO Transceiver Control Cable - Remote Control to RTlOOfMP Transceiver Power. Transformer Connection Remote Control Rear Panel Component Location Diagram, Frequency Control Module, M9MP Component Location Diagram, Control Head TW5201 Remote Control - Front Panel Control

1-0 2-1 2-2 2- 3 2-3 2-4 2-5 3-3

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SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Remote Control is an audio-dependent control system which allows great physical separation from the transceiv~ ing equipment to the operating point. The unit may be used over any full-duplex (continuously bi-directional) audio link; including a twisted pair (supplied), good quality leased line, microwave link, etc.
1.2 CONTROL SIGNALLING

futher translated into audio tones and sent over the twisted pair (or other link) to the transceiver.
1.3 TRANSCEIVER RESPONSE

The Remote control achieves its control signalling using an AFSK data transmission standard -- Bell 103, and runs at 600 Baud. A microprocessor at the control head interprets the various functions and commands, and translates them into serial databursts. The data bursts are then

The transceiver has the same data capability, and when it receives the data burst, puts out an answer-back to let the control head know that it was received correctly. This "ARQ" type of system ensures that the control head shows only valid information.
1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1-1 defines technical specifications of the Remote Control.

TABLE 1-1.

Technical Specifications.
REMOTE INTERFACE: TRANSCEIVER LINE LEVELS: DATA TRANSMISSION DATA FORMAT: MEDIUM: INTERFACE: 2 wire line, 600n nominal, bidirectional, or 4 wire unbalanced.

4 wire unbalanced (standard), or 2 wire 600n line, RS-232 IN/OUT (optional). -10 dBM to +3 dBM. AFSK, U.S. standard tones. ASCII, 600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity, one stop bit, with asynchronous simplex acknowledgement system sent in four byte bursts. 12 key Keypad (Channel, Frequency, Selective Call Code), Audio Gain, Mode (USB, LSB), AM (On/Off), Squelch (On/Off), Coupler rune Initiate, Scan (On/Off), Selective Select, Selective Call Initiate, Frequency Step Up/Down, Call Amplifier (On/Off), Speaker (On/Off), Option, CWo

CONTROLS:

DISPLAY: AUDIO: DISTORTION: MICROPHONE TRANSIENT INPUT:

Liquid Crystal (Channel Number, Frequency, Selective Calling Code, Link Status). Internal Loudspeaker, Less than 5%. Low impedance dynamic, internal gain control and VOGAD. Metal Oxide Varistor, 2 wire systems. 12 Vdc@ RANGE: 1 Amp max., 110/220 Vac, 50/60 Hz 25 VA. 2 W output.

PROTECTION:

POWER SUPPLY: TEMPERATURE SIZE: WEIGHT:

-30C to +550C 34.3 cmW x 12.7 cmH x 15.9 cmD (13.5" x 5" x 6.25") 2.84 kg (6.25 Ibs)

Specifications

subject to change without notice.

1-1

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 TRANSCEIVER CONNECTIONS

Use the control cable provided to connect the control head to the transceiver. Figure 2-1 shows the standard 10 meter control cable used between the TW5201 and the TWl00 transceiver. Plug the 9-pin transceiver connector into J9 on the transceiver, and insert the small connector into the control head. Figure 2-2 shows the control cable used between the TW5201 and the RTlOO/MP transceiver. Plug the 8-pin transceiver connector into J2 on the radio rear panel. If more than 10 meters of connecting cable are required a splice may be made, or a good voice-grade, leased line may be obtained for the purpose if the 2-wire system is used. Conventional telephone lines may not be suitable for use with the remote, since harmonic and other undesirable distortions may be present in unknown quantity. The poor balance of such phone lines also detracts heavily from system performance.
2.2 POWER SUPPLY

mains. If it is necessary to change the mains voltage, carefully remove the eight screws holding the top cover assembly. Gently lift up on the cover and rock it forward, resting it on the front face of the panel. Observe the power transformer on the left and refer to Figure 2-3 for the desired strapping arrangement. When using an external DC supply, make sure the AC cord has fIrst been disconnected from its AC outlet. Make sure that the DC supply is not capable of providing more than 15 Vdc output at any time. Refer to Figure 2-4 and connect the DC to the two-pin connector at the rear of the unit.

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Reversing the polarity may destroy the unit. Note that the connector is keyed to prevent this.
2.3 4 WIRE TO 2 WIRE CONVERSION

Determine what the power source for the control head will be. When using the internal supply, check to see that the AC voltage as marked on the unit matches the local

The standard transceiver interface is a 4 wire unbalanced. Converting the system from a 4 wire to a 2 wire 600 ohm line interface requires the following modifIcations.

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Remove the cover from the control head and the bottom cover of the transceiver. Gain access to the M9 in the transceiver and remove it It is best to place the M9 on an anti-static bag like the ones used to ship PCB's. Solder the transformers provided in the 2 wire kit (pN 41(028) into both the M9 and the control head PCB (Tl on the M9:rvIP- See Figure 2-S, and 1'2 on the Control Head - See Figure 2-6). On the M9, remove the 22 gauge jumpers from "A" to "C", and from "B" to "D". Also remove the jumper in transformer holes "3" and "4". Now jumper together "A" to "X", and "B" to "Y". Replace the M9. In the control head, remove the wires from 111, pins 3 and 4. Reinsert them in J4, pins 6 and 7 respectively. Perform the balancing procedure described in paragraph 2.4.
2.4 BALANCE CHECK, 2 WIRE SYSTEMS ONLY

To check the balance, open the cover of the control head and remove the bottom cover of the transceiver to gain access to the M9:rvIPmodule. On the M9:rvIPmodule, use a scope or a Sinadder to measure the AC audio voltage across RSS. RSS is located near the line transformer between two potentiometers, one of which is RS2. See Figure 2-S. Remove U28 from the M9:rvIPmodule and short pin 12 of U21 to pin 16 of U21 (+S V). This makes a tone go out from the transceiver to the control head. Adjust RS2 for a null in the tone as monitored at RSS. Replace U28 after powering down the transceiver. Repower the transceiver. In the control head, power down and remove U12 (Figure 2-6). Short pin 8 of U12 to pin 16 of U12 at its socket. Monitor the non-ground side of the volume control with the scope or Sinadder. Adjust R29 on the PC board for a null in the transmitted tone. The transceiver should be squelched during this adjustment R29 is a potentiometer near the line transformer. Replace the covers.
2.5 DC KEYING OPTION INSTRUCTIONS

After the balanced line has been connected, it may be necessary to adjust the balance on the line at both ends of the link. This will only be required, however, if the line is "lossy" (has significant energy losses), or is very much longer than the one provided.
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SECTION 3 OPERATION
3.1 INTRODUCTION The remote control is used in conjunction with the transceiver. Its operation is similar to that of the transceiver and most of its control functions are the same. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the remote control with functions defined by numerical call-outs. These callouts are referenced in the text by numbers in parentheses following the section sub-headings. 3.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Operator controls on the transceiver front panel are as follows: 3.2.1 Power On/Off, Audio Gain Control (AUDIO GAIN) (1) Turns the unit off in the OFF position. (The transceiver should be left on when using the remote control, and vice versa). Adjusts the audio volume in receive mode. Full CCW position is minimum volume and full CW position is maximum volume. 3.2.2 Remote/Local Control Selection The display on the remote indicates "R.C. OFF" when the control is at the transceiver. The display on the transceiver will indicate "R.C. ON" when the control is from the remote. To restore control at either the remote or the transceiver, press the "F" button. 3.2.3 Speaker On/Off (SPEAKER) (2) A two-position toggle switch that can be used to turn the loudspeaker off. 3.2.4 Squelch On/Off (SQUELCH) (3) This turns the squelch circuits on. The squelch eliminates background noise and is internally set to open on weak voice signals. 3.2.5 Mode Switches (MODE) (4, 5, and 6) The three mode switches are labeled 4, 5, and 6; they are used to select either USB or LSB operation (4), turn the AM carrier injection on (5), and turn the CW circuitry on
(6).

AM CSt Compatible AM (AME). This mode is used to provide a signal that is intelligible to an AM station. It is unlikely to be required for normal communications. Turn the USB/LSB switch to USB, the AM switch to AM and the CW switch to PTT. CW (6). Turn the USB/LSB switch to USB, the AM switch to Off, and the CW switch to CW to transmit using the CW key. Turn the switch to "PTT" to receive. 3.2.6 Automatic Antenna Tuner Control (ATU) (7) The ATU switch is used to initiate a tune cycle of an Automatic Antenna Tuner (ATlOO or RATlOO). Whenever the switch is depressed, the tuner will go into a tune cycle; the tuning is automatic and a tone is present in the loudspeaker during the tune cycle. 3.2.7 External Amp On/Off (AMPL) (8) If an external RF power amplifier is used, its PTT function may be disabled by turning this switch to Off. 3.2.8 Scan Mode Initiate Button (SCAN) (9) Used to control the transceiver scan mode. See paragraph 3.9 for operation. The unit scans the same way as the transceiver. The transceiver scans channels at the rate of one channel every three seconds. If the selective call system is fitted, the scan is stopped by the selective call when a call is received. 3.2.9 Up/Down Tuning Buttons ( J, ) (10, 11) Switch 10 controls the Up tuning and 11 controls the Down tuning. See paragraph 3.8 for operation. 3.2.10 Selective Call Buttons (S.C., CALL)(12,13) Switch 12 controls the entering of the 3-digit selective call code and switch 13 controls sending of the selective call code. See paragraph 3.10 for operation. 3.2.11 Keypad (14) The keypad is used to program channel frequencies. See paragraphs 3.7 and 3.8 for operation. 3.3 FRONT PANEL INDICATORS Indicators on the transceiver front panel include the following: 3.3.1 Frequency Display (15) The display shows the selected channel and/or channel frequency. A moving decimal point indicates whether a receive or transmit frequency is displayed. For further operation, see paragraphs 3.6 and 3.7. 3.3.2 Loudspeaker (16) The speaker is used during receive and its audio output is controlled by the setting of the AUDIO GAIN control
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LSB (4), To select LSB operation, turn the USB/LSB switch to LSB, the AM switch to Off and the CW switch to PTT. NOTE LSB is usually used if there is interference on the other sideband. In many countries (including the USA) this mode is illegal and will not be fitted into the transceiver. USB (4), Used for most normal SSB operation. Turn the USB/LSB switch to USB, the AM switch to Off, and the CW switch to PTT.

(3.2.1). Turning the SQUELCH switch (3.2.4) on will mute the speaker during conditions of background noise or extraneous single-tone signals. 3.4 FRONT PANEL CONNECTOR Audjo Connector (AUDIO). A 5-pin audio connector is used for either handset or CW operation. To operate on CW (morse) plug the key into the audio socket and use either USB or LSB. Put switch in the "CW" position to transmit, "PIT" to receive. In microphone operation, the internal VOGAD circuit .. automatically adjusts the audio gain to provide full transmitter output. Speak close to the microphone in a clear voice. Shouting will not provide any increased output and may reduce intelligibility. 3.5 CHANNEL FREQUENCIES The preset channel frequencies must be programmed at the transceiver. To recall any channel frequency, press the "F" key as on the transceiver. 3.6 OPERATION
SELECTION - MEMORY CHANNEL

3.7.1 PROGRAMMING
CHANNEL

THE FREE TUNE

1. Press the "C" key. 2. Press the "0" key twice. 3. Enter desired channel frequency. 4. Press the "F" key. (The selected frequency should now be displayed with the moving decimal pointer at the "receive" location). 3.7.2 PROGRAMMING
THE FREE TUNE CHANNEL FOR HALF-DUPLEX FREQUENCIES

When one frequency is entered, the transceiver automatically assumes that it is a simplex frequency. For halfduplex operating, do the following: 1. Do steps 1 through 4 of section 3.7.1. This programs the receive frequency. 2. Press the "F" key. 3. Enter the desired transmit frequency. 4. Press the "F" key. The decimal pointer should now be in the "transmit" location. 3.7.3 RECALLING THE FREE TUNE CHANNEL Since the last frequency programmed into the free tune channel is stored in memory, it is an easy matter to recall this channel. 1. Press the "C" key. 2. Press the "0" key twice. The transceiver is now in the free tune mode and the last entered frequency is displayed.

After specific memory channels have been programmed, re-calling them is a simple matter. The following procedure is used. 1. Press the "C" key. 2. Press the two-digit channel number
NOTE

3.8 FINE TUNING THE TRANSCEIVER

The Up and Down buttons in the front panel permit tuning of the transceiver frequency up or down from the original programmed frequency. The following procedures apply: 1. A single push steps the transceiver 100 Hz. The frequency can be changed in 100 Hz steps either up or down by pushing the appropriate button repeatedly (push, then release -- push, release -- etc.). 2. Only the receive frequency can be changed in the above-mentioned manner. Any change entered is retained only until the channel is changed. If the channel is changed and then changed again back to the original channel, the original frequency is once again displayed; any frequency offset previously put in is forgotten. 3. On the free tune channel (CHaO), it is possible to change the frequency in memory permanently by pressing the "F" key after any up/down frequency stepping. 3.9 OPERATION - SCAN MODE The transceiver can scan between 2 and 98 channels when in the scan mode. Note that the desired channel frequencies must be programmed at the transceiver. The scan limit must also be set at the transceiver. See the Operation Section of the transceiver technical manual for further details. 3-2

All channel numbers have two digits -- 01 to 99. Channel selection is the ~ function available in Mode 3. 3. Press the "F" key to display the receive frequency (the moving decimal pointer on the display will be in the "receive" location). 4. Press the "F" key again to display the transmit frequency (the moving decimal pointer on the display will be in the "transmit" location).
NOTE

Continuously pressing the "F" key will cause the display to alternate between monitoring the receive and transmit frequency. The display will automatically return to the "receive" frequency after a transmit cycle is ended and the PIT is released.

3.7 OPERATION - FREE TUNE CHANNEL

Channel 00 is used for free tuning the transceiver. Both simplex and half-duplex frequencies can be programmed into channel 00. The last entered, frequency is retained in the transceiver memory.

1. To initiate the scan mode for a desired frequency, press the "SCAN" key. Channels will be scanned at the rate of one every three seconds. The channels that will be scanned are defined by the scan limit previously set and retained in memory in the transceiver. NOTE Channel numbers being scanned will not be displayed by the Remote Control during the scan sequence. 2. To stop the scan sequence, press the "SCAN" key agam. NOTE It is necessary to stop the scan mode to enter new keypad functions.

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The station called will stop scanning and send back a transpond signal. This respond signal should be monitored to ensure that the call was received. Once the call is received, the selective call initiates a 150 second scan hold timer, displays "CALL" on the LCD display and sounds the call buzzer. When a call is received, turn on the loudspeaker and answer the call. Pressing the "CALL" button automatically updates the scan hold timer for 150 seconds. Alternately press the "SCAN" key to stop the scan. After the call is completed, press any key to cancel the "CALL" display. If the scan mode is in use, press the "SCAN" key again to initiate scan. The loudspeaker may be turned off to eliminate background noise while monitoring the channel in scan mode. 3.11 CW SIDETONE The Remote Control has been updated to include an audio muting circuit which suppresses the signalling "chirps" and audio sidetone when in TX mode. To reenable the CW sidetone, remove D9. Plug the CW key into the jack provided and flip "CW/PTT" switch to "CW" position to transmit, "PIT" to receive.

3.10 OPERATION -- SELECTIVE CALL The selective calling system is an optional feature. Check that it is fitted to the transceiver before using this function. Each transceiver is assigned a selective call code (000 to 254). This code is internally programmed in the selective calling module. Press the "S.C." key and enter the three digit code for the desired station. Press the "CALL" button, this will switch

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FIGURE 3-1. TW5201 Remote Control - Front Panel Controls. 3-3

SECTION 4 OPERATING NOTES

4.1 ANSWER-BACK When any command is given from the control head; Le., any button is pushed or any switch is toggled, a data burst is sent down to the transceiver and the control head waits for an answer indicating that the data were received. If the transceiver, for some reason, does not receive the data correctly, it will not send the answer-back. The control head will send the data again, and keep trying until it gets an answer. The data bursts going from the control head to the transceiver are only weakly audible at the control head, but the answer-back will be audible as a beep coming back from the transceiver. The receiver's audio is muted during the answer-back tone. Controls on the control head will be inactive after the time the data burst starts and before the answer-back is received, so it is good practice to listen for the answerback before going on to the next command. The control head is currently programmed to try for the answer-back 20 times, and then it will give up and indicate "Error". This means that in those 20 tries, no answerbacks were correctly received. All the functions of the remote have to use the data bursts, including the PIT (transmit) function. When the PIT switch of the microphone is pressed, you must wait for the answer-back burst before beginning communications. A high level of background noise at or near the operating position can cause the outgoing data bursts to be garbled at the transceiver. It may be necessary to reduce the MIC GAIN in order to stop any such problem. 4.2 MIC GAIN ADJUSTMENT The MIC GAIN adjustment is inside the control head, near the center of the PCB. Its designator is R6. It is recommended that the transmission of the unit under test be monitored while the MIC GAIN is adjusted until the presence of background noise is at a minimum and does not interfere with the signalling. Going too far will cause final output power to be reduced, as the audio drive may become insufficient. 4.3 "WATCHDOG" TIMER The remote control is equipped with a "watchdog" timer which, if the unit is left in transmit from the remote for longer than five minutes, will cause the transceiver to automatically revert to receive mode. For transmissions longer than five minutes, unkey briefly every four minutes or so.