TFM-66 Installation and Operating Instructions
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1. TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions A 9 TiL 20 Rev Issue 3 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES NOTES TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions A 10 TiL 20 Rev Issue 3 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Blvd Mississauga ON Canada L4Z 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 IMPORTANT WARRANTY communication equipment manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited is warranted to be free of defects in Material or Workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from Date of Purchase by the end user Warranty will only apply to equipment installed by a factory approved and or authorized facility in accordance with Technisonic published installation instructions Equipment falling under the following is not covered by warranty equipment that has been repaired or altered in any way as to affect performance e equipment that has been subject to improper installation e equipment that has been used for purposes other than intended e equipment that has been involved in any accident fire flood immersion or subject to any other abuse Expressly excluded from this warranty are changes or charges relating to the removal and re installation of equipment from the aircraft Tec2. MEMORY PROGRAMMING UP DOWNLOAD CAPABILITY The Technisonic Data Programmer Multi TDP Windows based software is supplied on a CD with the TFM 66 transceiver or is available for download from our web site www til ca This software will allow anyone with a standard personal computer PC and the PIB 100 programming box to send or retrieve data from a connected TFM 66 transceiver for editing sorting and sharing with other Technisonic transceivers The Multi TDP programmers are 32 bit Windows applications that will work under Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 and Windows 2000 Documentation for each of the respective Programmers is available from the pull down Help menu at the top of the programmer display To use the Windows based program with the TFM 66 the PIB 100 programming interface box P N 001108 1 incudes all required cables and must be purchased from Technisonic or other re sellers The CD supplied with the transceiver also contains a DOS based download program that can be used with the TFM 66 and no interface box However changes in operating systems and PC hardware that have occurred since the release of our DOS compatible software prevent it from working with most modern computers Computers with 486 processors or some early Pentium type processors of 200 MHz or less running MS DOS seem to work the best Please check the Programmer downloads link on our web site www til ca for further information regarding PC programming informa
3. TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 3 11 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca SERIAL NARROWBAND DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT WIDEBAND _ DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT E I f Main Receiver Transmitter PCB Module m n e Notes R21 is for 5 0 kHz wideband Deviation Adjustment R16 is for 2 5 kHz narrowband Deviation Adjustment FIGURE 3 5 Deviation Adjustment Potentiometer Location TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 3 12 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca APPENDIX POST INSTALLATION EMI TEST PURPOSE The purpose of this test is to identify any interference that the TFM 66 may cause with existing aircraft systems TEST CONDITIONS The TFM 66 transceiver should be installed and function tested The antenna VSWR should be checked A forward reverse power check with a in line wattmeter should show no more than 1096 reflected power For the following tests insure that the power switch is in the high position METHODOLOGY Most of the EMI tests can be accomplished on the ground In some cases flight testing is required or is easier If the aircraft is approved for IFR operations then it is mandatory that interference between the TFM 66 Airborne FM and the approach aids be checked in flight The GPS should be operational and navigating with at least the minimum compliment
4. This publication provides operating and installation information on the TFM 66 with version B2 software Transceiver manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited Version B2 software is factory installed in the TFM 66 The unit offers an extended frequency range with selectable channel spacing and is intended for use only by government agencies or contractors thereto who have obtained licensing for operation in the 66 88 MHz band DESCRIPTION The TFM 66 Transceiver is a frequency agile fully synthesized airborne transceiver capable of operating in the 66 000 MHz to 88 000 MHz frequency range in 2 5 KHz increments with 25 kHz 20 kHz or 12 5 kHz channel spacing The Transceiver can operate without restriction on any split frequency pair in the band and also incorporates a two channel programmable guard receiver The TFM 66 Transceiver provides 120 operator accessible memory positions each of which is capable of storing a transmit frequency receive frequency transmit frequency CTCSS tone or DPL code receive frequency CTCSS tone or DPL code an alphanumeric identifier for each channel and wideband 25 20 KHz or narrowband 12 5 KHz channel spacing assignment Operating frequency and other related data are presented on a 48 character two line LED matrix display Data entry and function control are performed via a 12 button keypad Preset channels may also be scrolled and scanned through keypad function activation Data may also be entered v
5. e e Qo H GUARD SQUELCH pol eV FIGURE 3 4 Internal Enable Disable Jumper and Transmit High Low Power Adjust Locations TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 3 10 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 3 13 MAIN AND GUARD SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT The squelch on both the main and guard receivers is factory set to open at approximately 1 0 microvolts This adjustment can be made or altered to suit local conditions as follows 1 Set the main receiver of the transceiver to 76 500 MHz Connect a signal generator to the antenna input of the transceiver Set the signal generator to produce a 3 kHz deviation with a 1 kHz tone on 76 500 MHz Increase the signal generator RF level from 0 1 uV until the squelch indicator LED is on Verify the receiver SINAD ratio is between 12 14 dB If not re adjust main receiver squelch potentiometer R3 through the access hole located on the bottom of the transceiver chassis see Figure 3 4 Repeat the above procedure to adjust the guard receiver squelch setting using guard receiver squelch adjustment potentiometer R4 see Figure 3 4 3 14 TRANSMITTER DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT Remove and retain the eight 8 No 4 40 screws securing the top cover of the transceiver to its chassis You should now have access to the Main Rx Tx Module Set the transceiver
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7. Record those values in the spaces provided in the following chart Modulate the TFM 66 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the VHF comm Example Bendix King KY 196A The first IF frequency is 11 4 MHz The L O is above the received frequency high side injection therefore the image frequency is 22 8 MHz above the selected frequency Set the KY 196A to 120 000 MHz and the TFM 66 to 142 8000 MHz FREQUENCIES RESULTS VHF 1 132 000 135 975 Image VHF 2 132 000 135 975 Image NOTES TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 A 3 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca Determine if the image frequency for the VOR ILS Nav falls within the range of the TFM 66 If so select two sets of frequencies that will cause the TFM 66 to be set as close as possible to the image frequency Choose one set in the localizer frequency range and one in the VOR frequency range Record those values in the spaces provided in the following chart Modulate the TFM 66 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the receiver audio look for any moment of flags or needles on the navigation display FREQUENCIES RESULTS VOR ILS 1 FAIL 108 000 108 100 Image Image 108 000 108 100 Image Image N
8. TFM 66 Transceiver 15 Pin D Connections Pin Description 1 600 Ohm Output 2 Data Output 3 Panel Lighting 28VDC or 5VAC 4 Memory UP PC Download Input 5 Memory Down PC Download Input 6 Mic Signal Input 7 Main Power 28VDC 8 Main Ground 9 4 ohm Speaker Output 10 4 ohm 600 ohm Output Ground 11 Data Input 12 PC Download Input 13 PTT Ground Keying 14 Main Power 28VDC 15 Main Ground TABLE 3 1 Wire connections on a 15 pin connector TFM 66 Transceiver 9 Pin D Connections Pin Description Antenna Pre tune 10 Antenna Pre tune 8 Antenna Pre tune 4 Antenna Pre tune 40 Tune Enable Antenna Pre tune 20 Ground Spare 28V Source 0 N TABLE 3 2 Wire connections on a 9 pin connector TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 3 3 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 3 7 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 15 PIN D CONNECTOR Figure 3 2 shows all required connections and recommended wire sizes for the TFM 66 Transceiver 3 7 1 Main Power 28VDC The main power 28VDC 15 is connected to pins 7 and 14 of the 15 pin D connector on the transceiver Both pins should be connected 3 7 2 Main Ground Ground connections for the transceiver are made on pins 8 and 15 Both pins should be connected 3 7 3 PTT Ground Keying The PTT line i
9. before the frequency indicates 12 5 kHz narrowband channel spacing is in effect on this memory position In the receive mode the frequency is followed by an RT if a RX CTCSS tone or RX DPL code is programmed or an RX if no Receive tone code is programmed Similarly in the transmit mode either a TT or TX is shown after the frequency The bottom line indicates similar information about the guard receiver 5 Only TX CTCSS tones TX DPL codes be programmed for the guard receiver At the beginning of each line an LED indicates open squelch 6 Set the MN GD switch to main or guard transmit frequency 7 Set the G1 G2 switch to the desired guard channel 8 Set the HI LO switch to the desired RF output power 9 Select the desired memory by using the M UP and M DN buttons or the RCL button and a three digit number followed by ENTER 10 To transmit DTMF tones use the keyboard keys while holding the PTT button on the microphone The keyboard returns to its normal function when the PTT is released The display always shows the status of both receivers and the transmitter The light at the left of the top and bottom line indicates which receiver is receiving The display also indicates the memory channel in use and the guard channel in use A TX no TX tone codes programmed or TT either TX tone or code programmed on the right side of the display indicates whether the guard or main channel is active when transmitting The
10. 100 Click the dot beneath TFM 66 Pull down the Com Port menu and select the com port that you have connected the PIB 100 10 The software is now ready to use To get a full instruction manual pull down the Help menu and select Documentation in PDF format Qus GOIN 2 14 5 Helpful Hints for the Windows program When uploading or downloading a message box will appear asking you to press FUNC and then 7 on the radio Press these keys before clicking the OK button in the message box TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 2 9 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 2 14 6 DOS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 1 PC compatible computer with 200 MHz or less 486 or early Pentium one processor Printer port LPT1 CD drive If not you can copy the software on another computer to a floppy disk Colour monitor is preferred as some of the text is colour coded 2 Bench power supply of 28 volts DC 3 3 PC Download cable p n 943165 4 see figure 2 2 2 14 7 DOS Program Installation Insert the CD into the drive 2 Create a directory on your hard drive called TIL 3 Copy everything from the PCDL66 directory on the CD to the TIL directory on the hard drive 2 14 8 Connections 4 Connect the PC download cable p n 943165 4 to the radio 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the printer port on the computer 6 Connect the red and black leads to the power sup
11. 4 Wiring Diagram 02 2N2222 25 PIN D MALE YELLOW DATA GREEN CLOCK BLUE WHITE 10 TO PRINTER TFN 66 PERSONA NAL GREY COMPUTER TO POWER SUPPLY 12 TO 30VDC FIGURE 2 2 TFM 66 Transceiver PC Up Download Cable wiring diagram TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 2 11 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca This page left intentionally blank TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 2 12 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 GENERAL This section contains information and instructions for the correct installation of the TFM 66 VHF FM Transceiver Make certain that the correct frequencies are pre programmed in accordance with the equipment user s valid FCC operator s license prior to installation 3 2 EQUIPMENT PACKING LOG Unpack the equipment and check for any damage that may have occurred during transit Save the original shipping container for returns due to damage or warranty claims Check that each item on the packing slip has been shipped in the container Verify that the equipment display and backlighting configuration are the same as those ordered 3 3 TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION The TFM 66 series Transceivers are designed to be Dzus mounted and should be installed in conjunction with an IN 30 installation kit P N 989977 1 See F
12. Selecting FUNC and SCAN will do nothing if Scan is off The scan list indicator will still display if was previously programmed c Rx CTCSS Can be turned on or off from the programming sequence This affects only the CTCSS tones for receive d FUNC 7 Can be turned on or off When off the main memory channel can not be dumped into one of the guard channels using function 7 LAST MEM If set to on the last memory channel on the display will be what comes up when the radio is turned on If set to off the last memory that changes were made to will be what comes up when the unit is switched on 2 Guard Jumper Programming of the guard channels can be totally disabled by removing J15 This way the radio has to be disassembled in order to re program either of the guard frequencies This may be required on US Forest Service contracts TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 2 1 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca INDICATES WHICH MEMORY ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE DESCRIBING DISPLAYS RECEIVE FREQUENCY DURING CHANNEL IS SELECTED THE CURRENT FREQUENCY RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT FREQUENCY DURING TRANSMIT INDICATES NARROW BAND TM INDICATES RECEIVE OR TRANSMIT AND MAIN SQUELCH INDICATOR TONE OR NO TONE LIGHTS WHEN SIGNAL RECEIVED ON MAIN RECIVER INDICATES THAT THIS MEMORY CHANNEL WILL BE CHECKED DURING SCANNING LED DISPLAY TOP LINE INDICATES INFORMATION ABOUT THE MAIN RECEIV
13. THE CONFIGURATION CONTROL LABEL FOR THE CORRECT VOLTAGE CONNECT TO THE APPROPRIATE AIRCRAFT DIMMING BUSS CONNECT TO THE AIRCRAFT AUDIO SYSTEM OR STAND ALONE HEADSET JACKS INSTALLATION OF TRANSCEIVER IAW AC 43 13 1 CHAPTER 2 SECTION AND AC 43 13 2A CHAPTER 2 PR 3 1 2 DZUS RAIL OR EQUIVALENT MAY BE USED TEST THE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POST INSTALLATION TEST PROCEDURE IN THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL REFER TO THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL AND THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS INSTALLATION THE USE OF RED DISPLAYS SHOULD BE MINIMIZED OR AVOIDED SO AS NOT TO DETRACT FROM THE ATTENTION GETTING CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED IN WARNING AND CAUTION ANNUNCIATORS RED SHOULD BE USED TO ANNUNCIATE EMERGENCY CONDITIONS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE BY THE FLIGHT CREW UNITS WITH RED DISPLAYS SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO WARNING AND CAUTION ANNUNCIATORS THE INSTALLATION OF UNITS WITH RED DISPLAYS MUST BE EVALUATED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE WARNING AND CAUTION ANNUNCIATORS IS NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTED TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA TUNER WHEN USED REFER TO TUNER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 3 2 Wiring connections for the TFM 66 Transceiver continued TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 3 7 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca C X R J 6 3 LIN E A w GUAR
14. codes and a 9 character alphanumeric title 2 guard channels which can each be programmed with a Rx frequency with 25 20 12 5 kHz channel spacing CTCSS Tx tone or DPL code a 9 alphanumeric title Scanning of preprogrammed memories with selective memory scanning in 5 scan lists Priority scan of memory channel 1 if desired Direct frequency entry mode Receive frequency simplex function Switchable RF output power between 1 watt and 8 10 watts Lockout of keyboard to prevent inadvertent entries Variable frequency mode to manually scan up and down in 2 5 kHz steps LED display variable dimming mode Selectable 90 second Tx time out feature Quick download of any of the 120 memory positions to the guard memories PC Memory Upload or download capability Guard jumper J15 to en disable Guard programming Compatibility with industry standard Antenna Tuner Unit Configuration Menu to en disable various functions as follows 1 Configuration Menu Pressing ENTER RCL and FUNC together with all 3 switches up while turning the radio on will put it into configuration mode The programming features affected are a DPL Can be turned on or off with th MUP and MDN 4 and 7 keys This only removes the DPL entry step from the programming sequence and does not stop memories that already have DPL codes from working This also applies to the rest of the on off configurable items b SCAN Can be disabled
15. coupled to the autopilot ILS GPS ETC and look for any anomalies TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue A 1 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca RESULTS If the installed system passes all of the applicable EMI tests then no further action is required If interference is observed then the interference must be assessed against the appropriate standards of airworthiness for the system in question For example it is permissible for a VFR certified GPS to lose navigation capability while the TFM 66 unit is transmitting providing that it recovers properly and promptly but it is not permissible for an IFR Approach certified GPS to be affected in the same way A complete discussion of all the standards of airworthiness to be applied in assessing EMI effects is beyond the scope of this document PROCEDURE A Operate the TFM 66 transmitter on the following frequency for at least 20 seconds Observe the GPS for any degradation in satellite status or availability or flags FREQUENCIES GPS 1 GPS 2 NOTES TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 A 2 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca B Determine if the image frequency for the VHF Comm falls within the range of the TFM 66 If so select a set of frequencies that will cause the TFM 66 to be set as close as possible to the image frequency Any one of the many possible sets will suffice
16. of satellites The VHF comm should be set to the frequencies indicated with the squelch open VOR DME receivers should be set to the frequencies indicated and selected for display If possible set up a DME ramp test set on the frequencies indicated and adjust the output until the flags are out of view The transponder and encoder should be monitored with ramp test equipment Set the output of the transponder test set to 3db above the output necessary to achieve 9096 reply If possible set the ADF to a nearby navigation station Modulate the TFM 66 transmitter on the indicated frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe the GPS for any degradation in satellite status or availability or flags Listen for any noise or detected audio signals the VHF commis Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the VOR LOC receiver audio look for any moment of flags or needles on the VOR LOC GS navigation display s Observe the transponder for any loss of reply or spurious reply List the power plant fuel and other electric instruments in the chart provided and note any anomalies that occur while transmitting Assess the results If the aircraft is equipped with an autopilot or a stability augmentation system then test fly the aircraft and verify that operation of the TFM 66 transceiver does not have adverse effects on these systems After checking for gross effects at a safe altitude fly an approach with each of the different navigation systems
17. quickly change the transmit frequency when operating on a split pair repeater semi duplex mode to the receive frequency to allow direct communications i e If you are transmitting on 81 000 MHz and receiving 81 555 MHz press FUNC then UP to transmit on 81 555 MHz To return to the split pair condition you must recall the memory channel again This is quickly done by pressing M UP for one step up then back down one step with the M DN key KEYBOARD LOCKOUT FUNCTION The keyboard can be locked out so that accidental pressing of keys does not change frequency etc unknowingly to the operator To lock the keyboard press FUNC then LOCK This will disable all keyboard functions except keyboard unlock in the receive mode The DTMF function during transmit will not be affected To unlock the keyboard press and hold the LOCK key for two seconds until the display indicates UNLOCK VARIABLE FREQUENCY MODE FUNCTION To enter variable frequency mode press RCL 0 0 0 then ENTER The memory channel that you were just in will still be valid but now you can manually adjust the frequency with the M UP M DN UP and DN keys The UP and DN keys will make the frequency count up or down in steps of 2 5 kHz The M UP and M DN keys will make the frequency count up or down in steps of 1 MHz You can not change the label The frequency in this mode can not be stored in memory To exit this mode recall one of the 120 memory channels i e RCL 0 0 1 Varia
18. 1 to ensure that no incoming messages are missed The priority channel can be locked out which will result in the normal scanning of the other memory positions Selective memory scanning allows the user to select which of the 120 memory channels are to be scanned or locked out when the scan function is invoked To use this feature follow the PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS found in paragraph 2 3 Once the screen displays SCAN or LOCKOUT use the 1 2 3 4 5 or M DN keys to toggle to the desired condition and press ENTER Entering the any or all of the numbers 1 2 3 4 or 5 will include that memory channel in any of the five scan lists In normal operating mode the display will later show a beside the memory channel number if it has been included in any of the 5 scan lists SCANNING FUNCTION 5 second talkback delay 1 To start scanning of the memory channels press FUNC then SCAN and then the number 1 2 3 4 5 of the desired scan list The radio will scan through all the preset memory positions in the selected scan list see above paragraph for priority and selective scan features and will lock on to the first active channel in the scan sequence It will remain on the channel until it becomes inactive Scanning will resume again after five seconds of inactivity To exit the scan mode press the SCAN key This will cause the radio to revert back to the normal operating mode Therefore if while scanning you hear a call for you 1 Respond to
19. 320 Rev N C Issue 3 2 6 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 2 13 PROGRAMMING CTCSS TONES DPL CODES CTCSS tones PL tones or Digital DPL codes can be assigned to each memory channel The guard receiver squelch will operate only on carrier detection but guard 1 and 2 transmit tones or codes can be programmed To program a tone code to a memory channel 1 Use the M UP and M DN keys to select the memory channel that you want to assign a CTCSS tone or DPL code 2 Press the FUNC key then the TONE key The display will show RX TONE and the current tone number as well as the tone frequency in Hz 3 Use the M UP and M DN keys to select the tone number you require The following is a list of the available CTCSS tones Number Tone Number Tone Number Tone 01 67 0 26 162 2 51 177 3 02 71 9 27 167 9 52 183 5 03 74 4 28 173 8 53 189 9 04 77 0 29 179 9 54 196 6 05 79 7 30 186 2 55 199 5 06 82 5 31 192 8 56 206 5 07 85 4 32 203 5 57 210 7 08 88 5 33 33 0 58 218 1 09 91 5 34 35 4 59 225 7 10 94 8 35 36 6 60 229 1 11 97 4 36 37 9 61 233 6 12 100 0 37 39 6 62 241 8 13 103 5 38 44 4 63 250 3 14 107 2 39 47 5 64 No Tone 15 110 9 40 49 2 carrier squelch only 16 114 8 41 51 2 tones marked with are 17 118 8 42 53 0 nonstandard tones 18 123 0 43 54 9 19 127 3 44 56 8 20 131 8 45 58 8 21 136 5 46 63 0 22 141 3 47 69 4 23 146 2 48 159 8 24 151 4 49 165 5 25 156 7 50 171 3 Pr
20. 5 GUARD RECEIVER AUDIO LIMIT FEATURE 20 02 3 11 APPENDIX A POST INSTALLATION EMI 3 13 WARRANTY usu EEUU LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE TITLE 2 1 Operator s Switches and Controls TFM 66 2 2 2 2 TFM 66 Transceiver PC Up Download Cable Wiring Diagram 2 11 3 0 Transceiver mounted view of 15 and 9 pin connectors 3 1 3 1 Outline Drawing for TFM 66 Transceiver eee 3 2 3 2 Wiring Connections for TFM 66 Transceiver 0 0 3 6 3 3 Internal Enable Disable Jumper and TX High Low Power Adjust Locations 3 8 3 4 Microphone and Sidetone Level Main and Guard Squelch Adjustment Access 3 10 3 5 Deviation Adjustment Potentiometer Location 2 7 2 3 12 LIST OF TABLES B ABLE TITLE PAGE 3 1 Wire connections on a 15 pin connector mmm 3 3 3 2 Wire connections on a 9 pin connector 2 cece cece eee ee meme 3 3 3 2 ATU Band Select Truth Table ene eR eR EYE ERO ues 3 5 TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 3 vi TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 INTRODUCTION
21. C Issue 3 3 6 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca QTY ITEM PART NOS DESCRIPTION SPEC MATERIAL 1 TFM 66 VHF FM COMMUNICATIONS TRANSCEIVER TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LTD 2 FLX 6688B ANTENNA FOXTRONICS INCORPORATED T 1 1 1 3 7274 11 3 CIRCUIT BREAKER 3 AMPS KLUXON NOTES PEE PEP 16 ALL WIRE IAW MIL W 22759 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ALL CABLE IAW MIL C 27500 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED COAXIAL CABLE IAW MIL C 17 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DO NOT USE COAX WITH PVC INSULATION FABRICATION amp INSTALLATION OF WIRING HARNESS IAW AC 43 13 1B CHAPTER 11 SECTION 3 PARA 445 TO 462 AND SECTION 7 GROUNDING AND BONDING IAW AC 43 13 1A CHAPTER 11 SECTION 3 PARA 452 ALL SINGLE WIRE TO BE 22 AWG MINIMUM AND ALL SHIELDED WIRES TO BE 24 AWG MINIMUM UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED INSTALLATION OF ANTENNA IAW AC 43 13 1A CHAPTER 2 SECTION 3 CHAPTERS 5 amp 6 AND AC 43 13 2A CHAPTER 3 IF POSSIBLE THE ANTENNA SHOULD BE LOCATED A MINIMUM OF 12 FT FROM AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION RECEIVER ANTENNAS AND A MINIMUM OF 4 FEET FROM AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS AND ELT ANTENNAS BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHOSE SEPARATIONS THAT CLOSELY APROXIMATE 1 4 OR 1 2 OR WHOLE NUMBER MULTIPLES OF THE NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WAVELENGTH AN EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE MAY BE USED THE MEMORY UP DOWN PUSH BUTTONS ARE OPTIONAL THE TFM 66 IS AVAILABLE WITH 28V OR 5V PANEL LIGHTING CHECK
22. D ENTRY ENABLE ENTRY ENABLE REMOVE TO DISABLE Microprocessor Control Unit MCU PCB Module Notes R23 is High Power Adjustment R24 is Low Power Adjustment J15 Jumper between pins 3 and 4 for Entry Enable Remove for Entry Disable FIGURE 3 3 Internal Enable Disable Jumper and Transmit High Low Power Adjust Locations TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 3 8 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 3 10 TRANSMITTER POWER ADJUSTMENTS The transmitter power is adjusted to a maximum of 10 watts in high power mode and 1 watt in low power mode over the transceiver operating bandwidth at the factory If transmitter RF power re adjustment is required perform as follows Remove bottom cover as described in the previous paragraph 3 8 Access to the two adjustment potentiometers on the Microprocessor Control Unit MCU PCB Module is provided by two access holes located at the back of the chassis tray Connect an RF through line wattmeter to the antenna connector Set the operating frequency to 77 000 MHz and key the transmitter In low power mode set the low power adjustment potentiometer R24 to produce 1 0 watt of RF output power See Figure 3 3 In high power mode set high power adjustment potentiometer R23 to produce 9 5 watts of RF output power Verify that the RF output power is between 9 and 10 watts on 66 000 MHz 77 000 MHz and 88 000 MHz Replace bottom cover as described in th
23. ER WHILE THE BOTTOM LINE INDICATES INFORMATION ABOUT THE GUARD RECEIVER GUARD SQUELCH INDICATOR LIGHTS WHEN SIGNAL RECEIVED ON GUARD RECEIVER VOLUME CONTROL FOR MAIN MAIN GUARD SQUELCH 2 m VOLUME CONTROL FOR GUARD TONE LOCK ENTER RECEIVER 4 5 c m uie SCAN J 7 8 M DN PROG HI LO SWITCH SELECTS BETWEEN KEY PAD 1 WATT AND 10 WATTS FOR ENTERING NEW INFORMATION TRANSMITTER OUTPUT POWER OR EDITING ETC G1 G2 SWITCH SELECTS ONE OF TWO GUARD CHANNELS MN GD SWITCH SETS THE TRANSMITTER TO OPERATE ON EITHER THE MAIN OR GUARD TRANSMIT FREQUENCY FIGURE 2 1 Operator s Switches and Controls TFM 66 TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 2 2 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 2 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS See Figure 2 1 1 Switch power on by turning the main volume clockwise Depending how the radio is configured either the last programmed or last displayed frequency will appear on the screen The transceiver is now in normal operating mode 2 Adjust the audio level by adjusting the main and guard volume knobs 3 Pressing the squelch defeat button will open both receivers to confirm they work 4 Read the display The top line will indicate which memory is selected followed by a if the memory position is included in a scan list an alphanumeric message and the frequency of the main receiver A small n
24. G FUNCTION 1 n ese esee ne ene senes 2 b 2 5 PRIORITY AND SELECTIVE MEMORY CHANNEL SCANNING 2 5 2 6 DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY MODE 2 b 2 7 RECEIVE FREQUENCY SIMPLEX FUNCTION Hem 2 6 2 8 KEYBOARD LOCKOUT FUNCTION 1 2 6 2 9 VARIABLE FREQUENCY MODE FUNCTION 2 6 2 10 LED DISPLAY VARIABLE DIMMING MODE 2 6 2 11 90 SECOND TRANSMITTER TIMEOUT FEATURE se 2 6 2 12 QUICK GUARD PROGRAMMING FEATURE Hmmm 2 6 2 13 PROGRAMMING CTCSS TONES DPL CODES 2 7 2 14 PC MEMORY PROGRAMMING DOWNLOAD CAPABILITY 2 8 SECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 eld oin 3 1 3 2 EQUIPMENT PACKING LOG 00 eher 3 1 3 3 TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION ssssmIHIH mem menter herren tenen 3 1 3 4 INSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS sss mese 3 1 3 5 ANTENNA INSTALLATION tenir terrere 3 1 3 6 INSTALLATION PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS 3 1 3 7 5 ri P Ane E IRE ERE ERREUR utu EE 3 4 3 7 1 Main Power 28VDC
25. OTES TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue A 4 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca D Modulate the TFM 66 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe the Glideslope displays Look for any movement of flags or needles on the navigation display FREQUENCIES RESULTS 334 7 108 1 66 9400 ES 334 7 108 1 83 6750 FREQUENCIES RESULTS 334 7 108 1 66 9400 334 7 108 1 83 6750 NOTES E Operate the TFM 66 transmitter on the following frequency for at least 20 seconds Observe the Transponder for any spurious replies or loss of reply to test set FREQUENCIES TRANSPONDER 1 TRANSPONDER 2 TFM 66 FAIL 85 0000 MHz 85 8350 MHz NOTES TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL 20 Rev Issue A 5 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca Modulate the TFM 66 transmitter on the following frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe the DME displays Look for loss of distance information on the display FREQUENCIES RESULTS DME 1 FAIL 978 108 0 1020 112 1 FREQUENCIES RESULTS DME 2 FAIL 978 108 0 1020 112 1 NOTES TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue A 6 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca For the following tests select a frequency at the top middle and bottom of t
26. Power Requirement Voltage Current Frequency Selection Guard Receiver CTCSS squelch encoder FM DPL digital squelch encoder FM DTMF encoder Audio Outputs Speaker Output Back Lighting Display Colour 1 is a trademark of Motorola Corporation TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions 1 2 Characteristic TFM 66 66 000 to 88 000 MHz 2 5 kHz F3E simplex or semi duplex 25 20 or 12 5 kHz Approx 8 0 X 3 0 X 5 75 Approx 3 1 Lbs 1 4 Kg Panel Mount via Dzus fasteners 40 C to 60 C 28 0 Vdc 15 Receive 0 7 A Max 1 Watt Transmit 1 5 A Max 8 10 Watt Transmit 2 5 A Max 120 memories programmed with a Tx Frequency Rx Frequency b Tx Rx CTCSS tone or DPL code c 9 character alpha numeric title 2 channels programmed with a Tx Frequency Rx Frequency b Tx CTCSS tone or DPL code c 9 character alpha numeric title All CTCSS tones available All standard DPL codes All standard DTMF tones 0 5 Watts into 600 ohms 2 5 Watts min into 4 ohms 28 Volts standard or 5 Volts specify Green standard or Red specify TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS continued MAIN RECEIVER Sensitivity at 12 dB SINAD Adjacent Channel Selectivity Spurious Attenuation Third Order Intermodulation Image Attenuation FM Acceptance Hum and Noise Audio Distortion Antenna Conducted Emission GUARD
27. RECEIVER All specifications identical to main receiver TRANSMITTER RF Power Output Output Impedance Maximum Deviation In narrowband mode Spurious Attenuation Frequency Stability Microphone Circuit Sidetone Output Harmonic Attenuation FM Hum And Noise Audio Input Audio Distortion 0 4 nominal 70 dB 90 dB 70 dB 80 dB 6 kHz Better than 50 dB less than 5 less than 70 dBm 1 watt or 10 watts 50 ohms 5 kHz 25 20 kHz mode 2 5 kHz 12 5 kHz mode 80 dB below carrier level 5 ppm Carbon or equivalent O 5W max into 600 Ohms 60 dB below carrier level 40 dB 50 mV at 2 5 kHz into 200 Ohms input circuit for 3 5 kHz deviation adjst Less than 5 Specifications are nominal and may be subject to change without notice TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions 1 3 TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca This page left intentionally blank TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 1 4 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 OPERATING FEATURES The equipment has several important operating features which provide maximum flexibility performance and versatility These features include 1 120 memory positions which can each be programmed with a transmit and receive frequency with 25 20 or 12 5 kHz channel spacing Tx Rx CTCSS tones or DPL
28. Ti TFM 66 d VHF FM AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER Technisonic lt Installation Operating Instructions Document O3RE320 Revision N C Issue 3 MARCH 2003 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard Mississauga Ontario 147 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 www til ca Copyright by Technisonic Industries Limited All rights reserved REVISION HISTORY O3RE320 1 SECTION EDITED REV DESCRIPTION DATE BY REV n c MAR 2003 Issue 1 Issue 2 Issue 3 Global New document template added headers footers revision page and warranty page 3 6 3 7 Split Fig 3 2 to make it bigger easier to read APR 2012 FM CAUTION STATIC SENSITIVE This unit contains static sensitive devices Wear grounded wrist strap and or conductive gloves when handling printed circuit boards FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION 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 likel
29. ble frequency mode is disabled when the internal entry disable jumper is set LED DISPLAY VARIABLE DIMMING MODE 1 With the transceiver in normal operating mode press the UP or DN keys to increase or decrease the intensity of the LED display 2 Once maximum intensity of the display is acheived the UP key no longer functions Conversely once minimum intensity is reached the DN key ceases to function 90 SECOND TRANSMITTER TIMEOUT FEATURE A selectable 90 second transmitter time out feature is provided to prevent accidental continuous transmission in the event of a faulty PTT switch With this feature enabled the transceiver will stop transmitting after the PTT is engaged continuously for 90 seconds The timer is reset by releasing then re engaging the PTT switch Press the FUNC then the M UP key Use the M UP and M DN keys to select 90 SEC which enables the feature or NONE which disables it PROGRAMMING CTCSS TONES AND DPL CODES A quick download of any of the 120 memory positions to either of the guard memory positions can be accomplished Select the memory position whose contents you desire to download to a guard memory Select either GD1 or GD2 memory channel as desired Press FUNC then 7 The guard memory channel will now contain all the same information as the selected memory position This feature is disabled when guard jumper J15 pins 1 amp 2 on the MCU board is removed TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE
30. continue The transmit frequency will be displayed with the cursor on the second digit Follow the same method as in step 3 and 4 The channel spacing increment of either 25 20 or 12 5 kHz is now displayed Use the M UP and M DN keys to select the desired channel spacing for the memory position then press ENTER The alpha numeric title is now displayed Use the M UP and M DN keys to scroll through the alphabet numbers and symbols When the desired character is displayed press ENTER to advance to the next character Press 1 to backspace Keep repeating step six until the last space is set The display will show SCAN or LOCKOUT to enable this memory position as part of a scan list or lock it out of the scan list Use the 1 2 3 4 5 and M DN keys to toggle between these functions for details see paragraph 2 5 Once the desired condition has been selected press ENTER The TFM 66 s display will show a beside the memory channel number if scan is enabled The display will now show the current memory number Type in the 3 digit number of the memory you want to save to if different from displayed one and press ENTER You now have the option to program the guard frequencies by pressing FUNC or press ENTER to return to normal operating mode If you pressed FUNC to program the guards guard 1 transmit frequency will be displayed with the flashing cursor on the second digit Enter the frequencies for guard 1 receive transmit and guard 2 rece
31. e previous paragraph 3 8 TRANSMITTER MICROPHONE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Set the VHF operating frequency to 156 000 MHz and Mode switch to VHF FM and connect an appropriate test receiver to the RF output connector Ensure that the output of the transceiver is terminated into a proper dummy load Key the transmitter and input a 10 dBm 0 25 VRMS 1 kHz audio signal into the microphone input Adjust the VHF MIC adjustment through the access hole located on the right side of the chassis see Figure 3 4 to produce a 2 7 kHz deviation Verify that the deviation is at least 2 3 kHz on the following frequencies 138 000 MHz 162 000 MHz and 174 000 MHz 3 12 TRANSMITTER SIDETONE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Set the transceiver operating frequency to 77 000 MHz and connect an appropriate test receiver to the RF output connector Ensure that the output of the transceiver is terminated into a proper dummy load Key the transmitter and input a 10 dBm 0 25 VRMS 1 KHz audio signal into the microphone input Adjust the sidetone level potentiometer R37 on MCU module through the access hole located on the left side of the chassis see Figure 3 4 to produce 0 dBm 0 774 VRMS 600 ohm audio output TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 3 9 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca MIC LEVEI j e P SIDE TONE e MAIN SQUELCH ee E
32. ess ENTER TX TONE appears on the display Repeat step 3 Press ENTER G1 TONE appears on the display Repeat step 3 Press ENTER G2 TONE appears on the display Repeat step 3 and press ENTER The display will now show RX DPL and the current 3 digit DPL code If no DPL code is required OOO should be entered Please note that if a DPL code is to be programmed a CTCSS tone should not be enabled 8 Use the keypad to enter the required octal 3 digit DPL Digital Coded Squelch or DCS code A list of all usable and unique octal 3 digit DPL DCS codes follows Moog TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 2 7 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 2 13 PROGRAMMING CTCSS TONES DPL CODES continued 017 051 116 156 243 266 346 431 466 612 721 023 053 122 162 244 271 351 432 503 624 731 025 054 125 165 245 274 356 445 506 627 732 026 065 131 172 246 306 364 446 516 631 734 031 071 132 174 251 311 365 452 523 632 743 032 072 134 205 252 315 371 454 526 654 754 036 073 143 212 255 3258 411 455 532 662 043 074 145 223 261 331 412 462 546 664 047 114 152 225 263 332 413 464 565 703 050 115 155 226 265 343 423 465 606 712 indicates GE Digital Coded Squelch DCS Code 9 Press ENTER TX DPL appears on the display Repeat step 8 10 Press ENTER G1 DPL appears on the display Repeat step 8 11 Press ENTER G2 DPL appears on the display Repeat step 8 and press ENTER 2 13
33. he Band 66 to 88 MHz Band Frequency 1 Frequency 2 Frequency 3 At a safe altitude engage the autopilot or stability augmentation system Modulate the TFM 66 transmitter on the above frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe any effect on the autopilot or stability augmentation system Observations Perform a coupled ILS approach to the aircraft s certified limits Modulate the TFM 66 transmitter on the above frequencies for at least 20 seconds Observe any effect on the autopilot Repeat for second flight director autopilot if equipped Observations TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue A 7 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca J List the power plant fuel and other electric instruments in the chart provided and note any anomalies that occur while transmitting Assess the results STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES 1 Com 1 amp 2 2 Transponder amp Encoder 3 ADF 1 amp 2 4 VG 5 Glideslope 1 amp 2 6 VOR LOC 1 amp 2 7 Compass 8 Directional Gyro 9 Fuel Pressure 10 Oil Temp TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue A 8 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 11 Amps 12 Bus Voltage 13 Fuel 14 Ng 15 TOT 16 Torque 17 Annunciators 18 Digital Clock 19 Oil Pressure 20 DME 1 amp 2
34. hnisonic will repair or replace at Technisonic s discretion any defective transceiver or part thereof found to be faulty during the Warranty Period Faulty equipment must be returned to Technisonic or its authorized Warranty Depot with transportation charges prepaid Repaired or replacement equipment will be returned to the customer with collect freight charges If the failure of a transceiver occurs within the first 30 days of service Technisonic will return the repaired or replacement equipment prepaid Technisonic reserves the right to make changes in design or additions to or improvements in its products without obligation to install such additions and improvements in equipment previously manufactured This Warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties express or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Technisonic This Warranty shall not be transferable or assignable to any other persons firms or corporations For warranty registration please complete the on line Warranty Registration Form found at www til ca
35. ia an MS DOS based computer with the provided software and optional PC Up download cable P N 943165 2 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT The TFM 66 VHF FM Transceiver is designed to provide secondary airborne communications to facilitate operations which are typically performed in a low altitude environment The transmitter section of this unit has a minimum of 8 watts and does not exceed 10 watts output power which may be reduced by a front panel switch to 1 watt in order to reduce interference to land based systems MODEL VARIATION There are four variations of the Model TFM 66 Transceiver All units offer identical features and performance except for the following differences TFM 66 P N 031218 1 GREEN display with 28 Volt back lighting TFM 66 P N 031218 1 5V GREEN display with 5 Volt back lighting TFM 66 P N 031218 2 RED display with 28 Volt back lighting TFM 66 P N 031218 2 5V RED display with 5 Volt back lighting Both P N s 031218 1 and 031218 2 are always provided with 28 Volt back lighting unless a specific request is made for 5 Volt AC operation TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 1 1 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 1 5 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Specification GENERAL Model Designation Frequency Ranges Tuning Increments Operating Modes Channel Spacing Physical Dimensions including heatsink Weight Mounting Operating Temperature Range
36. igure 3 1 for an outline drawing of the unit with dimensions to facilitate the installation 3 4 INSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS The IN 30 installation kit consists of 1 One 15 pin female and one 9 pin male Cannon D mating connector complete with crimp pins and hoods 2 One BNC antenna mating RF connector male and hood 3 5 ANTENNA INSTALLATION Antenna P N FLX 6688B may be obtained from Foxtronics Incorporated or a suitable equivalent may be utilized with the TFM 66 series transceivers The antenna should be mounted on the bottom of the aircraft whenever possible Consult with instructions provided with the antenna Connect RF cable from antenna to the back of the TFM 66 unit by utilizing the BNC mating connector provided in the installation kit 3 6 INSTALLATION PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS The pin numbers and locations for the 15 and 9 pin Cannon D connectors located on the rear of the TFM 66 transceiver is shown below Pin connections are provided in TABLES 3 1 and 3 2 FIGURE 3 0 Transceiver mounted view of 15 and 9 pin connectors TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 3 1 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 5 6 61 FIGURE 3 1 Outline Drawing for Model TFM 66 Transceiver TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 3 2 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 3 6 INSTALLATION PINLOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS continued
37. ive transmit as in step 3 and 4 The alphanumeric labels for guard 1 and guard 2 are entered the same as in step 7 and 8 When the last character is entered the radio returns to normal operating mode If the guard is be be programmed for 12 5 kHz narrowband operation use the QUICK GUARD PROGRAMMING FEATURE described in paragraph 2 12 A memory position must be programmed to the 12 5 kHz mode then the contents can be quickly downloaded to GD1 or GD2 memory positions Programming of memory is disabled when the internal entry disable jumper is set Alternatively any transceiver can be programmed by an IBM PC or compatible computer See section 2 14 PC Memory Programming Download Capability TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 2 4 2 4 2 5 2 6 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca PRIORITY SCANNING SELECTIVE MEMORY CHANNEL SCANNING amp SCAN LISTS Instead of breaking up the 120 channels into blocks for scanning the TFM 66 software has 5 scan lists Any of the 120 channels can be assigned to any one of more of these 5 scan lists This means the channels do not have to be repeated for them to be in more than one block and that you are not limited to the number of channels that you can scan at once since all 120 channels can be put into any scan list The priority memory channel is always memory position number 1 The priority memory channel is scanned every other step i e 12131415
38. ntry enable positions To place either of the jumpers in the disable position 1 Remove and retain the seven 7 No 4 40 screws securing the bottom cover of the transceiver to its chassis 2 Remove and retain the four 4 No 4 40 screws securing the guard receiver PCB module in the chassis tray Remove the guard receiver module from the chassis tray 3 Remove and retain the five 5 screws securing the chassis tray to the main chassis Remove the chassis tray 4 You should now have access to the Microprocessor Control Unit MCU PCB Module See Figure 3 3 Remove the enable disable jumper from pins 3 and 4 or pins 1 and 2 of J15 as desired 5 Reverse steps 1 through 3 and secure all screws to re assemble the transceiver TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 3 5 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca TFM 66 FM TRANSCEIVER 9 PIN FEMALE 7 CONNECTOR ON RADIO GROUND SPARE 28 OUT TUNE ENABLE 10 MHz 8 MHz 4 MHz 40 MHz 20 MHz 15 PIN MALE D CONNECTOR ON RADIO 28 voc 2 805 28 VOC POWER o OA 28 VDC POWER AY m 2 20 AWG Ti MEMORY UP PANEL LIGHTING A 600 OHM AUDIO OUT MIC IN A SIGNAL GROUND PTT IN POWER GROUND POWER GROUND N PAN RG 142 U OR EQUIVALENT i FIGURE 3 2 Wiring connections for the TFM 66 Transceiver TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N
39. operating frequency to 77 000 MHz and connect an appropriate test receiver to the RF output connector Ensure that the output of the transceiver is terminated into a proper dummy load Key the transmitter and input a 13 dBm 3 46 VRMS 2 5 kHz audio signal into the microphone input Adjust the wideband deviation limit potentiometer R21 on the main Rx Tx module see Figure 3 5 to produce a 4 25 kHz deviation Adjust the narrowband deviation limit potentiometer R16 on the main Rx Tx module to produce a 2 1 kHz deviation Verify that the deviation does not exceed 5 kHz for wideband and 2 5 kHz for narrowband on the following frequencies 66 000 MHz 77 000 MHz and 88 000 MHz Re adjust R21 or R16 as required if the deviation exceeds 5 kHz or 2 5 kHz respectively Place top cover on transceiver chassis and secure all eight 8 screws 3 15 GUARD RECEIVER AUDIO LIMIT FEATURE Upon special request 1 mW of guard receiver audio bleed with the guard volume control in the fully CCW OFF position can be provided This feature can be disconnected as follows 1 Remove and retain the seven 7 No 4 40 screws securing the bottom cover of the transceiver to its chassis 2 Find the jumper located at the bottom of the front panel is connected between the CCW position of the guard audio potentiometer R2 and ground Remove this jumper 3 Replace the bottom cover of the transceiver and secure with the seven 7 screws removed in step 1
40. ovides the necessary connections to facilitate the use of an external Antenna Tuner Unit ATU Table 3 2 lists the signals and connections available from the TFM 66 Refer to the Antenna Tuner instructions for specific wiring 3 8 1 Power Source Pin 9 supplies 28 volts and pin 7 provides a power and signal ground to the ATU 3 8 2 Tune Enable Pin 5 activates the ATU during transmit Active High 28V 3 8 3 Band Select Outputs The 66 to 88 MHz band is broken up into 3 segments for ATU pre tuning The band select outputs of the DB 9 connector pins 1 2 3 4 amp 6 provide active low signals dependent on the band segment in use Refer to Table 3 3 Band Select Output Truth Table Band Segment MHz 66 70 9975 71 80 9975 81 88 NOTE Band Select Outputs are active Low High 1 2 12 Low 0 Table 3 3 ATU Band Select Truth Table 3 9 INTERNAL PROGRAMMING AND GUARD ENABLE DISABLE JUMPER The programming and direct frequency entry modes can be disabled by removing the internal enable disable jumper strap from pins 2 and 3 of J15 Removal of this jumper will prevent operation on any frequencies other than those programmed in the 120 memory positions and two guard receiver memory positions Removal of the guard receiver programming enable disable jumper strap from pins 1 and 2 of J15 will totally disable the operator s ability to re program the 2 guard receiver channels The transceiver is always shipped with the two jumpers in the e
41. ply 2 14 9 Running the DOS Program Turn the 28 volt power supply Turn on the radio The channels on the radio may start scrolling this is normal 3 Change to the TIL directory and type PCDL66 and enter The radio should stop scrolling Follow the menus to edit channels print channel list up or download as desired The data file is continuously updated as each change is made so it is not necessary to save the file at any time The active data file must be named DATA66 A data file with this name must always be present or the program will not function properly To have multiple data files you must rename the active data file to another name and rename it back when needed TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 2 10 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 2 14 10 Helpful Hints for the DOS program 15 PIN D FEMALE Be sure to never plug in the radio while the power supply is on or damage may occur to your printer port You can only use LPT1 as the printer port Make sure it is enabled in the computer BIOS The program works best on older slower computers but has worked on some new PCs running DOS A good way to try this out is to make a DOS bootable floppy with the PCDL66 software on it Reboot the computer allowing it to boot from the floppy then run the program directly from the A drive TFM 66 Upload Download Programming Cable for DOS P N 943165
42. s connected to pin 13 and should be floating when the transceiver is in receive mode and grounded during transmit mode 3 7 4 Front Panel Back Lighting Front panel back lighting connection should be made on pin 3 of the transceiver The opposite end of this lead should be connected to the panel lighting system of the aircraft Before connecting verify the required panel lighting voltage 28 VDC or 5VAC on the transceiver configuration control label 3 7 5 Audio Outputs 600 ohms and 4 Ohms The audio output from pin 9 can be used to drive a 4 ohm speaker up to 2 5 watts Audio output from pin 1 is 600 ohms 0 5 watts maximum 3 7 6 Audio Output Ground Pin 10 is the ground for both the 4 ohm and 600 ohm audio output signals on pins 9 and 1 3 7 7 Mic Signal Input The microphone input signal is to be provided on pin 6 utilizing shielded wire with the shield grounded to pin 10 3 7 8 Memory Up Memory Down Remote scrolling through the 120 memory positions can be achieved by providing a ground to pins 4 up and 5 down through a momentary contact cyclic switch 3 7 9 Data Input Data communications equipment requiring direct access to the modulator and discriminator can be connected via pins 2 and 11 TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 3 4 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 3 8 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Pin D CONNECTOR The rear panel mounted 9 pin D connector pr
43. the call within 5 seconds When scanning is interrupted by an incoming signal the channel will remain open for five seconds before resuming scanning 2 During communications the five second timer is reset from the last Rx or Tx signal experienced The radio resumes scanning once the Rx or Tx activity has ceased for more than five seconds The SCAN key must be pressed to exit the scan mode DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY MODE This mode is designed to facilitate quick frequency selection during emergency and other operational conditions requiring direct operating frequency selection This operating mode is disabled along with the programming mode when the internal disable jumper is set 1 When the transceiver is in the normal operating mode press FUNC and the desired operating frequency i e 74 275 Please note in the above operation after FUNC and 1 are entered the LED display will show memory channel OOO and then the remaining digits in the desired frequency are shown as they are entered No alphanumeric message can be entered in this mode Operation on the new frequency occurs in both transmit and receive simplex only modes If RX or TX CTCSS tones DPL codes are required they must be programmed in TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 2 5 2 7 2 8 2 9 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca RECEIVE FREQUENCY SIMPLEX FUNCTION The receive frequency simplex function allows you to
44. tion for users of single band transceivers like the TFM 66 TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev N C Issue 3 2 8 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 2 14 1 Windows Programming Requirements 1 PC compatible computer running Windows 95 98 NT 2000 ME CD ROM drive and an available serial port 2 Bench power supply of 28 volts DC 3 PIB 100 Programming Interface Box p n 001108 1 use cables that are provided with the PIB 100 programming interface box Do not use cable p n 943165 4 which is shown in Figure 2 2 and is for use with the DOS program only 2 14 2 Windows Program Installation Insert the CD into the drive Open the CD with windows explorer Open the MultiTDP directory and double click the MultiTDP Install exe file Follow on screen instructions Boa 2 14 3 Connections 1 Follow the connection instructions supplied with the PIB 100 2 o not turn on the 28 volt power supply until all connections have been made 2 14 4 Running the Windows Program On the computer click the Start menu button Select Programs from the Start menu Select Technisonic from the Programs menu Select MultiTDP The program will start The MultiTDP program is used for almost all Technisonic transceivers therefore it must be set up specifically for your TFM 66 Pull down the File menu and click Select Radio Click the TFM 30 66 138 138B 403 line The display will configure itself for the PIB
45. transmit frequency is also shown In the receive mode the display shows RX beside the receive frequency if no RX tone or DPL code is programmed and RT if a CTCSS tone or DPL code is programmed When the transceiver is in either of the operating frequency or CTCSS tone DPL code programming modes and you must respond to a call click the microphone PTT once the radio will not transmit during this click This will cause the transceiver to revert back to the normal operating mode and communications with the caller can proceed in the usual fashion The TFM 66 was designed for compatibilty with an industry standard Antenna Tuner Unit through the 9 pin connector on the rear panel of the radio The ATU is enabled during transmit TFM 66 Installation amp Operating Instructions TiL O3RE320 Rev Issue 2 3 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 2 3 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS To program one of the 120 memory channels in the TFM 66 1 2 Press the FUNC key The display will show the function prompt Press the PROG key The display will show the current receive frequency with a flashing cursor on the second digit The first digit is always a one 1 Type in the desired receive frequency If you type in a frequency which is not a 2 5 kHz step the nearest valid frequency will be automatically selected The cursor will return to the second digit You can now retype the frequency if you made an error or press ENTER to
46. y to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Technisonic Industries could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WARRANTY INFORMATION The Model TFM 66 Transceiver is under warranty for one year from date of purchase Failed units caused by defective parts or workmanship should be returned to Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard Mississauga Ontario 1427 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION pepe 1 1 1 2 DESCRIPTION cad acne Ae EnaA Ra EEE E nE gni 1 1 1 3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT 1 1 1 4 MODEL VARIATION ptm 1 1 1 5 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS rn apu etae pau tu rege Pn 1 2 SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 OPERATING FEATURES oriretur nonne ne nu nn renean ptu urere 2 1 2 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS be rrt rnb rk 2 3 2 3 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 2 4 2 4 SCANNIN
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