Ground-to-Air Applications

JOTRON TR-7510/25/50 VHF Transceiver & Remote Connections

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Ground to Air Applications ver 1 , 2005

Table of Contents
VHF/AM Base Station: TR-7510/25/50.....3 Single Radio Setup ......4
General..4 Remote Audio and PTT Only...4 Long Range Audio and PTT..5 Limited Remote Access to Radio Control..5 Full Remote Access to Radio Control..6 Long Range Remote Access through PC and RACS programme..7

Multiple Radio Setup....8

Small Airport: 8 Extended Coverage Systems .9 Medium Sized Airports...10

ATC Multiple Site setup.11 Remote Radio control via MUX..12 Antenna Configurations Series 7000 Main/Standby Transceiver13 Filters.14

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Configurations of JOTRON Series 7000 VHF Radios

The 7000 series VHF/AM radio system includes separate Receiver (RX) and Transmitter (TX) modules (Fig. 1). Each module has facilities for being connected to other modules as a part of a main/standby chain, and as a transceiver configuration.

TR-7550/TR-7525/TR-7510

Receiver RA-7202

Transmitter TA-7450/25/10

PSU

Fig. 1 The radio units have a built-in coaxial relay for antenna switching, an Alarm output and a Select input for automatic and/or manual main/standby selection. In addition the transmitters have a Key/Mute output used to mute associated receivers during transmitting periods. The antenna is connected to the transmitters antenna output and routed via a built-in coaxial relay to the transmitters antenna output. From there a coaxial cable connect the antenna to the receivers antenna input. When the transmitter is not keyed the coaxial relay will switch the antenna to the TX antenna output and from there to the connected receiver. When a key signal is applied to the transmitter the coaxial relay will switch the antenna to the transmitter output. The same key signal is used to mute the receiver during transmission. The audio line is connected in parallel to the transmitter and receiver.

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Single Radio Setup

General: The radio modules can be controlled directly from the front panel, and via a range of remote equipment and accessories. Remote Audio and PTT Only: The Operator at the remote site(s) is able to monitor traffic, and to communicate on the current frequency of the local transceiver, through the Audio Remote Control unit (ARC). A red LED indicator on the ARC will alert the operator if there is an alarm on the local radio unit. (Fig. 2). It is possible to connect more than one ARC to the same radio. The number of wires can be reduced to two wires, but in this case the ARC will loose functionality (the sq, alarm indicator will not be available)
Remote Site ARC Audio + DC line Local Site

Ant.

Paralell

Fig. 2

Transceiver

The maximum distance between ARC and radio unit is approximately 2 km, provided a high quality screened cable is used. To connect a pair of radio units as main/standby, the alarm output from main unit is connected to the select input of the standby unit. Also, the initial main unit must be told that it is the main unit by accessing its configuration programme and set its operation to Main. The standby radio unit is automatically selected if there is an alarm on the main unit. The switch is a built-in coaxial relay. Selection can also be done manually from the ARC. (Fig. 3).
Remote Site ARC 6-wires Audio + DC line Local Site Transceiver Main unit

Ant.

Fig. 3

Transceiver Standby unit

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Long Range Audio and PTT: Communication via leased lines is made possible by use of the Audio/PTT modem (APM). (Fig. 4). One APM unit is able to access two transceivers (ie. Main + Standby unit). In the below ex.with the APM modem, the APM uses inband & FSK signalling and demands uncompressed audio line.
Remote Site ARC Transceiver Main unit Transceiver Standby unit APM Leased 2 or 4-wire line Local Site

Ant.

APM

Fig. 4 The Audio/PTT modem uses in-band tones for transfer of Squelch and PTT. Alarm (Main and Standby unit) and Main/Standby selection uses FSK data. The 2 or 4 wires must be ordered specific as this is not standard. Limited Remote Access to Radio Control: Adding an Operators Remote Control unit (ORC) to the set-up shown in Fig. 3, enables the operator to toggle between the frequencies, which have been programmed into the radios. (Fig. 5) With the use of this configuration it is recommended to use an ADAM-4510/4510S repeater . This unit simply amplifies, or boosts, existing RS-422/485 signals to enable them to covers longer distances. It extends the communication distance by 4000 ft (1200 m) or increases the maximum number of connected nodes by 32. In addition the 4510S version provides galvanic isolation between input and output so that any difference in GND potential between each end of the RS485 line will be compensated for. By the below example you may choose if you would like common audio or separate Rx/Tx audio.
Remote Site RS-485/ adam repeater Local Site

Ant.

ARC

ORC

Transceiver Main unit Transceiver Standby unit

7-wire DC Line

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Full Remote Access to Radio Control: Adding a Digital Remote Control unit (DRC) to the set-up shown in Fig. 3, gives the operator access to all operating paramenters of the radios. (Fig. 6). This ex. is for distances less than 2 km from radio remote sites. For distances over 2 km, the Audio & PTT modem is required.
Remote Site RS-485/ adam repeater Local Site

Ant.

ARC

DRC

Main unit

Standby unit

7-wire DC Line

Fig. 6
Remote Site Local Site

RS-485/ adam repeater

Ant.

ARC

DRC

Main unit

Standby unit

APM
APM 4-wire DC Line

Fig. 7

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Long Range Remote Access through PC and RACS programme: By adding a RACS Control unit (RCU) to the radios at the local site and a set of modems, the radios can be monitored and accessed remotely from a PC. The PC must have RACS (Remote Access and Control System) licenced programme installed. (Fig. 8). The RACS Control Unit can give access to up to 64 radio units. No information is stored in the computer. Every required information is retrived from the radio units when connecting to the site via the RCU unit. This means that new units can be installed and immediately accessed from the central computer. It is possible to use the RACS programme to access as many sites as needed. Audio and PTT is either assumed to be controlled by a VCCS, or by the APM, which gives access to one pair of radio units (Main/Stby Transceiver). Additional APM and ARC units must be added as number of radio units increases. Alternatively, a Com260 and TE10-39 controller panels can be used (Ref. Fig. 9).
Remote Site Local Site

TD-32 modem

2-wire dial-up or leased telephone line

TD-32 modem

Ant.
RCU ARC Main unit

Standby unit APM APM

2/4-wire Leased Telephone Line Line (in-band signalling)

Fig. 8

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Multiple Radio Setup

Small Airport: The example shows a small airport with 3 operators, of which one is a supervisor. The airport has 3 operating frequencies. Each frequency is configured with Main and Standby transceiver. The radios are located in the equipment room and remotely operated from the tower. Each operator has one TE10-39 terminal with access to all three radio frequencies, and to each other via intercom. Supervisor has full access to all parameters of all radios via PC with RACS. (Fig. 8). Tower:
Supervisor TD-32 modem TD-32 modem

Equipment room:

Ant.
TE10-39

Main unit Approach Standby unit Approach Main unit Ground Movement

Ant.

Operator A

Ant.
TE10-39 Standby unit Ground Movement Main unit Emmergency Standby unit Emmergency

Operator B

TE10-39

Com 260 4-wire leased line

Fig. 9

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Extended Coverage Systems (can be combined with voting software)

RCU 2/4 wire inband signalling

Control Site Site 1

APM TE10-39 Main unit

Ant.
TD-32 modem

Standby unit TE10-39

Com 260

RCU

PC with RACS program installed for monitoring several radios. APM Main unit Standby unit TD-32 modems

Site 2

Ant.

RCU

Site 3
APM Main unit

Ant.

Standby unit

2 wire dial-up line

2 wire dial-up line 2/4 wire inband signalling

Fig. 10

4-wire inband/local wiring

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Medium-sized Airport:
The example shows an airport with 6 operating frequencies and 3 operators (Main/Standby) Radio units are placed in separate TX and RX sites. (Fig.11) The Supervisor is controlling the radios frequencies etc. via the RACS-Remote Access and Control program on a PC, having the voice control via the TE-10-39 operators panel.

Tower:
PC with RACS

Transmitter site:
TE10-39
Main + Stby. TWR Main + Stby. Approach

Ant.

Supervisor:
Main + Stby. Approach II Main + Stby. Ground Movemente Main + Stby. Transp. Main + Stby. Emergency Operator C: Com4500 ATC

Operator B:

Com4500 ATC

Receiver site:

Main + Stby. TWR, Appr., Appr. II

Main + Stby. Ground Movement, Trans, Emergency.

PC-program with touch-screen display COM4500 ATC

Com4500 ATC

Modem TD-32

Fig.11
The operator A and B is here using the COM4500 ATC voice communication System that can handle Ground to Air, Ground to Ground, Telephone and Intercom communication from one Operator Terminal.. This COM4500 consists of a Touch Screen or a mouse/ keyboard operated PC combined with a 19 console loudspeakers and a gooseneck microphone.

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ATC Multiple Site setup

ATC centre:
Supervisor: TD-32 Modem Main + Stby. Frq. 1 Main + Stby. Frq.2 Main + Stby. Frq. 3 Main + Stby. Frq. 4 Main + Stby. Frq. 5 Main + Stby. Emmergency

ATC centre TX site:

Ant.

TE10-39 Operator A: COM4500 ATC Operator N: COM4500 ATC

TD-32 modem

Com 4500 ATC

Remote site (s): Ant. ATC centre RXsite:

Main unit Frq. 1 Main + Stby. Frq. 1, 2, 3

Ant.

Standby unit Frq. 1 Main unit Emmergency Standby unit Emmergency

Main + Stby. GND, Trans., Emmerg. Com 4500 ATC

Com 260

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Remote Radio control via MUX

It is possible to remote control the radio units, using state of the art technology audio compression (13.3:1) One 64kB data channel gives full individual control of up to 8 radios (Main/standby transceiver configurations = 16) plus 1 RS232 connection at 9600bps. (Fig. 10) Operations centre:
Operator A: Com 260 TDM TE10-39 TE10-39 Operator B:

RS232 4 pcs 4-wire E&M PC with RACS: V35 64Kb

NTU: (National Telecom Utility)

Existing VCCS: Lines only can also be delivered to be connected to ext. system. Microwave link (Sattelite link/etc)

Radio Site: NTU: (National Telecom Utility)

V35 64Kb

Com 260 TDM

Ant.

Main unit Frq. 1 Standby unit Frq. 1 Main unit Frq. 2 Standby unit Frq. 2

Ant.

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Antenna Configurations Series 7000 Main/Standby Transceiver

One Antenna Two Antennas: One per transceiver

Two Antennas: One TX, one RX

Four Antennas: Two TX, TwoRX

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Filters
Applications requiring filter: Transmitting and receiving more than one frequency through the same antenna. Antennas are located close together. Use filters to attenuate unwanted frequencies.

Antenna sharing: Use Transmitter Cavity Combiners when several transmitters are using the same antenna. Use Receiver combiners when several receivers are using the same antenna. It is also recommended to use a Multicoupler to connect several receivers to the same antenna. JOTRON Electronics a.s. supply different types of filters, multicouplers, combiners and splitters for both the VHF and the UHF equipment. We tailor a system to your needs which will fully comply to your critical co-location and frequency allocations. Please contact the sales department for further information and prices. (Tel: + 47 33 13 97 00, Fax: + 47 33 12 67 80)

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Ground to Air Communication

JOTRON supplies radios for all airport projects as well as for maritime applications. A complete range of radio communication equipment from complex integrated systems to standalone transceivers. Compliant to ICAO, ETSI and Eurocontrol standards. Keywords: Quality, Modularity, Maintenance-free, Customer Specified System Design & Dedicated After-Sales Support.

- VHF & UHF radios with remote control units - Remote Access & Control System for monitoring & control - Power Amplifiers - Supply of Antennas/ filters/ battery backups/cabinets etc. - FAT/SAT/Training/Installation/Project Management

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VHF/AM Transceiver TR-75xx

VHF & UHF/AM/FM Digital Military NATO standard Transceiver TR-4315

UHF/AM Civil Digital Transceiver TR-32xx

200W Power Amplifier PAV 200

Some Reference Airports:

- New Infrastructure Turkey (DHMI) 2004, Atatrk , S. Gken / Istanbul, Esenboga / Ankara, A. Menderes/ Izmir, Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum , Adana, Gaziantep, Trabzon,,Samsun/arsamba, Nevsehir - Yan Yang Int. Airport, Pusan, Ulsan, Sacheon, Cheongju, Wongju, Kwangju, Gimhae, Suwon, Yecheon, Kangreung, Joongwon, Sesan, Seoul, Daegu, Moonsan, Jeju, Yeosu, Gimpo, Pohang Airport South Korea - New Infrastructure Greece (HAF) 2004, all airports for years - Oslo International Airport + all national airports Norway - Madeira Int. Airport, Porto Santo Airport, Funchal, Lisbon, Cascais Airport Portugal - Beijing International Airport, + Zhen Chen International Airport China - Liverpool + Bristol International Airport + several national airports United Kingdom - Changi International Airport Singapore - Samarkand Airport + Bukhara Airport + Urgench Uzbekistan - Schippol Airport Amsterdam Holland - Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga Airport Lithuania - Luanda International Airport Angola - Sentani Airport Indonesia - Cuching Airport Malaysia - Katoka Airport Ghana

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