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Abbreviations and definitions

ALARM Message by which the unit signals the occurrence of an event. The alarm is indicated by an audible tone and/or a message (or icon) on the display.

BAUD Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second). BIT Short form of Binary Digit. The smallest element of data in a binary-coded value. BITE Built In Test Equipment bps Bits Per Second.

INTERFACE Electronic circuits that permit the passage of data between different types of devices. I.ED Light Emitting Diode.

RCU With the Remote Control Unit, several radios (up to 64) can be combined on one site and interfaced to a personal computer, using a special program (RACS). RESET To return stored values to either the default value or zero in memory.

SOFTWARE Values programmed and preloaded into memory. The values represent a permanent set of instructions for running the automatic functions (computations) of the unit. UHF Ultra High Frequency; A set of frequencies in the upper MHz region. VHF Very High Frequency; A set of frequencies in the lower MHz region. VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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Amendment Record
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The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. JOTRON electronics a.s reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or modules described herein to improve reliability, function or design. JOTRON electronic a.s does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the described product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION! This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling precautions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices.

WARNING! Some RF semiconductor devices used in this equipment may contain Beryllium Oxide. If inhaled, dust from this oxide can be toxic. No danger will arise from normal handling but no attempt should be made to tamper with these devices. On no account must these transistors be destroyed or discarded with industrial or domestic waste, but should be returned to the manufacturers for subsequent disposal.

1. 2.

Do not place liquid-filled containers on top of the equipment. Immediately turn off the power if water or other liquid leaks into the equipment. Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact Jotron Electronics a.s for service. Immediately turn off the power if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire. Do not operate the equipment with wet hands. Page 4

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LIST OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 2 SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................. 1-1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1 ANTENNA CHANGEOVER UNIT.............................................................................................................. 2-1

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 REAR CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3-2 3.3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................................................ 3-3 3.3.1 DC power supply connector ......................................................................................................... 3-3 3.3.2 AC Power Connector.................................................................................................................... 3-3 3.3.3 Antenna Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 3-4 3.3.4 Remote Connector ........................................................................................................................ 3-5 DIP SWITCHES ................................................................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.5 Dip Switches, Default Settings ..................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.6 Dip Switches, Placing and Access................................................................................................ 3-7

INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1 4.2 4.3 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1 POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1 REMOTE INTERFACE.............................................................................................................................. 4-1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 5-1 5.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 5-1

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ACU ....................................................................................................... 6-1 6.1 6.2 6.3 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 6-1 POWER BOARD ...................................................................................................................................... 6-1 MAIN BOARD ........................................................................................................................................ 6-1

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................... 7-1 7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECK ...................................................................................................................... 7-1

APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................. 8-1 8.1 CONNECTION EXAMPLE ........................................................................................................................ 8-1

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 System The change over unit is basically a RF relay with control circuit, interface and internal power supply. The RF relay has three connectors, common, NC (main) and NO (stby). The unit can be hot wired to the alarm outputs from the radios, or controlled from a remote control unit. For maximum flexibility the input signals are optocouplers that covers a large voltage range. In addition the control logic can be inverted. The unit has several outputs that can be used for monitoring the current status or controlling external units.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Antenna Changeover Unit

Antenna Changeover Unit

ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range Humidity Shock Vibration -20C to +55C (operating) -40C to +70C (storage) 90% @+40C (non condensing) Transport: IEC-721-3-2, Class 2M3 Transport: IEC-68-2-32, Class 2M3. IEC-68-2-6

GENERAL
Logic outputs Logic inputs Supply voltage, DC Supply voltage, AC Power consumption RF input connectors RF output connector Dimension Weight Relay, dry contact that closes when active Optocoupler, operating voltage: 5V to 48V 21.6 - 31.2VDC negative ground. Voltage below 27VDC will reduce output power. 115 to 230VAC 10%, 50 60 Hz <10W 50 ohm, N-Connector 50 ohm, N-Connector 71mm(14TE)(W) *230mm(D) * 128mm/ 3HU(H) 1,6Kg

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Front Panel Controls

Figure 3.1 Antenna Changeover Unit 1. Alarm LED Indicates an alarm on the main input. 2. Status LED, Main Indicates the state of the changeover relay (main). 3. Status LED, Stby Indicates the state of the changeover relay (standby). 4. Alarm LED Indicates an alarm on the standby input. 5. Mains ON/OFF Turns the unit on or off. 6. AC LED Indicates that the unit is operating from the AC power supply. 7. ON LED Indicates that the unit is turned on. This LED will be lit if either the AC or the DC supply is operating.
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Rear Connections

Figure3.2 Rear view Antenna Changeover Unit

1. RF Main Connector N-type, female connector (Normally Closed). 2. RF Antenna N-type, female connector (Common). 3. RF Stby Connector N-type, female connector (Normally Open). 4. DC Input Connector 5. GND Connector 6. Remote Control Connector 7. AC Input Connector

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Connectors DC power supply connector

Figure 3.3.1 Power supply connector, male.

Pin name. A B

Signal DC GND

Function description Supply voltage (+21.6V to +31.2V) Common ground

Table 3.3.1 Functional description of the DC power supply connector.

3.3.2 AC Power Connector

Figure 3.3.2 Power supply connector, male.

Pin name. A C R

Signal AC AC GND

Function description The voltage should be between 230VAC 10% or 115VAC 10% (Automatic switch between 230 and 115) Common ground

Table 3.3.2 Functional descriptions of the AC power supply connector.

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Antenna Connectors

Main

Ant

Stby

Figure 3.3.3 Antenna connectors, N female

Name. MAIN ANT

STBY

Signal Function description RF IN/OUT RF input and output, to be connected to main unit (NC). RF IN/OUT RF input and output, to be connected to antenna. This is the common connector of the RF relay. If the unit is configured to switch between main and stby antenna this connector is to be connected to the RX/TX side (radio or filter/combiner unit). RF IN/OUT RF input and output, to be connected to standby unit (NO).

Table 3.3.3 Functional description of the antenna connector.

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Remote Connector

15 pin DSUB female connector carrying interconnections between two radios and/or remote control unit. Pin nr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal Alarm main(+) Alarm main(-) Alarm standby(+) Alarm standby(-) Master select(+) Master select(-) External relay, common External relay, NO I/O In In In In In In Out Out Function description Optocoupler, min 5V, max 48V. A high level input switches the unit to standby (*, **, ***). i.e. alarm signal from main radio. Optocoupler, min 5V, max 48V A high level input switches the unit to main (*, **, ***). i.e. alarm signal from standby radio. Optocoupler, min 5V, max 48V A high level switches the unit to stby. i.e. select from i.e. VCCS. To external main/standby relay. Dry relay contact. Open in main state Closed in standby state Load max 100mA The select relay indicates the state of the unit (main/standby) This information can be used to operate an external relay. Radios equipped with select input can be selected or deselected when connected to these outputs. i.e. select signal to standby radio. Select signal to main radio. Not connected Not connected Common ground.

9 10

+12v Select, common

Out Out

11 12 13 14 15

Select/S, NC Select/M, NO NC NC GND

Out Out -

Table 3.3.4 Functional description of the remote connector. * ** *** Switch 1 enables/disables the hot main/stby functionality. If the unit is set to inverted logic (switch 8 in ON position) the unit will switch the input signal is low. If both alarm inputs are activated, the unit will switch to main

when

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Dip Switches

Figure 3.4 Dip Switches Layout

Sw nr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ON Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled

OFF Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

Function Hot Main/Standby. Auto switch between main and standby. Connection between com.(select relay) and pin 10(15 pin D-sub) Connection between com.(select relay) and internal +12V. Load connected to ground (10Kohm). Load connected to ground (10Kohm). Positive bias for alarm main optocoupler (pin 1 on 15 pin D-sub) Positive bias for alarm standby optocoupler (pin 3 on 15 pin D-sub) Inverted logic on Alarm/M, Alarm/S and Master select. Not in use. Not in use.

Table 3.4 Dip Switches, Function

3.3.5

Dip Switches, Default Settings

The following switch setting is default settings from factory unless other settings are specified. These settings are optimised to communicate with Jotron Air to Ground Communication Radios. Sw nr. Default Settings
1 ON 2 OFF 3 ON 4 ON 5 ON 6 ON 7 ON 8 OFF 9 OFF 10 OFF

Table 3.4.1 Dip Switches, Default Settings

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3.3.6 Dip Switches, Placing and Access The dip switch unit is placed in the front of the main board. The front plate has to be removed to get access to the unit.

Dip Switches

Figure 3.4.2 Antenna Changeover Unit, Removed Front Plate .

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INSTALLATION Introduction

The Change over unit can be installed in a standard 3 HU, 19 sub rack.

4.2

Power Supply

The unit are designed to operate from both AC and DC supply. Normally AC is the main supply and DC is the backup supply. It will automatically switch to the backup supply in case the main supply fails. The unit automatically selects 115VAC or 230VAC as appropriate. Connection to the supplies should be made with good quality power cords.

4.3

Remote Interface

Logical inputs are optocouplers with an operating range of 5V to 48V. Logical outputs are dry relay contacts, closed when active.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Introduction When connected correctly, the units operation is controlled by the connected radios.

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6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ACU Please see Maintenance and Repair Manual for more detailed technical description, schematics and parts lists. 6.1 Introduction

X 81860 ANTENNA CHANGEOVER UNIT

X 99122 POWER BOARD

X 81859 MAIN BOARD

The Antenna Changeover Unit consists of 2 printed circuit boards. Power board, X-99122. Main board, X-81859

6.2 Power Board This module accepts both 115VAC and 230VAC inputs, so no voltage selection is necessary. The AC voltage is rectified and converted to 24VDC. The 24VDC is then converted to +5VDC and +12VDC.

6.3 Main Board The input from the 15 pins D-sub connector (i.e. alarms and select) is fed into separate optocouplers that tolerates a large voltage range. The input signal is then fed into the micro controller. Based upon the combination of level on the different inputs and the setting of the dipswitch (SW101) the software controls two internal relays. One relay is feeding the internal RF switch with power and the other relays contacts is fed out to the 15 pin D-sub for external control* and monitoring. These outputs are dry relay contacts. *Connected to select input to Jotron radios.

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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 Environmental check Once a year: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn OFF the unit. Disconnect all plugs. Clean all metal surfaces using a humid rag to remove dirt and dust. Clean the knobs and connectors. Connect all plugs. Turn ON the unit.

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APPENDIX Connection Example

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