Link Communications RLC-1 Manuel utilisateur
Repeater Link Controller 1
Copyright Link Communications 1993
Link Communications, Inc.
P.O. Box 1071
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-7515
Version 1.01 06/25/1993
Copyright 1993 Link Communications
All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents:
Introduction: .............................................................. 1
Limited Warranty .......................................................... 2
User Survey ............................................................... 3
Setup and Interfacing ........................................................ 4
Connecting Your Receivers to the RLC-1 ........................................ 5
Connecting Your Transmitters to the RLC-1 ...................................... 6
Adjusting the RLC-1 Controller ................................................ 7
Serial Port Interfacing ....................................................... 8
Operation and Programming Over the Serial Port .................................. 9
Serial Commands Entry Format ............................................... 10
Logical Latched Output Lines ................................................ 12
Logical Input Line ......................................................... 13
Analog Input Telemetry Lines ................................................ 14
Other Analog Input Examples ................................................ 15
Programming and Commands ................................................ 16
Receiver Access Commands ................................................. 17
Main Port - Link System Variables ............................................ 17
Command Name and Enter Key Name Change ................................... 18
Analog Lines Reading ...................................................... 19
Input Lines Reading ....................................................... 20
Output Lines Control, and Reading ............................................ 21
Macros ................................................................. 22
DTMF Tone Muting ....................................................... 22
Command Listing (by name) ................................................. 23
In Depth Command Description: C000..C002
Link Port RX / TX Control on Main Port .................................. 24
In Depth Command Description: C003 and C004
Main and Link Port Loop-Back Enable/Disable ............................. 25
In Depth Command Description: C005 and C006
Main and Link Access Mode ........................................... 26
In Depth Command Description: C007 and C008
Set Main and Link Courtesy Beep Type ................................... 27
In Depth Command Description: C009
Main and Link Port Transmitter DTMF Mute Enable/Disable ................... 28
In Depth Command Description: C010
Main and Link Port Hang Timer ......................................... 29
In Depth Command Description: C011
Main and Link Port Time Out Timer Values ................................ 30
In Depth Command Description: C012
Main and Link Courtesy Beep Delay Timer ................................ 31
In Depth Command Description: C013
Main and Link Port ID Timer ........................................... 32
In Depth Command Description: C014 and C015
Main and Link Port CW Frequency ...................................... 33
In Depth Command Description: C016
Program CW Sending Speeds ........................................... 34
In Depth Command Description: C017
Interrogate and Control Latched Outputs On/Off ............................ 35
In Depth Command Description: C018
Interrogate the Logical Input Lines ...................................... 36
In Depth Command Description: C019..C022
Read the Analog Input Lines ........................................... 37
In Depth Command Description: C023
Analog Offset Adjust ................................................. 38
In Depth Command Description: C024
Select Analog Input Scale ............................................. 39
In Depth Command Description: C025-C031
Recall Macro ....................................................... 40
In Depth Command Description: C032
Program Selected Macro Position ....................................... 41
In Depth Command Description: C033
Doug Hall RBI-1 Parameter Program ..................................... 43
Doug Hall RBI-1 Information ................................................ 46
In Depth Command Description: C034
Clear Input #4 Auto-Command Execution Name ............................ 50
In Depth Command Description: C035
Send ports CW ID Message ............................................ 51
In Depth Command Description: C036
Message Program Utility .............................................. 52
In Depth Command Description: C037
Message Read Back Utility ............................................ 53
In Depth Command Description: C038
Re-Program Command Name ........................................... 54
In Depth Command Description: C039
Set <EOF> Key ..................................................... 55
In Depth Command Description: C040
Interrogate Main and Link Systems ...................................... 56
In Depth Command Description: C041
DTMF Tone Pad Test ................................................ 57
In Depth Command Description: C042
Remote Controller Reset .............................................. 58
CW (Morse Code) Table .................................................... 59
Tone Look-Up Table ....................................................... 60
Command Name Change Chart ............................................... 63
Macro Recording Sheets .................................................... 64
Additional Macro Recording Sheets ............................................ 66
Initializing and Resetting the RLC-1 ........................................... 68
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 69
Glossary: ................................................................ 70
Schematic Diagrams: ....................................................... 71
Board Layout ............................................................ 74
Bill of Materials ........................................................... 75
Condor Software Differences ................................................. 78
In Depth Command Description: C033
Link Pre-Access Name Program ......................................... 79
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Introduction:
Congratulations, you have purchased a very powerful tool for your group's repeater. The RLC-1
may seem complicated and intimidating at first, but don't worry. Setting it up and programming it
are easy and straightforward, once you have read the manual. Please take the time to read it
before you try to start programming. This will save you a lot of confusion and frustration, as it
should answer most of your questions.
The RLC-1 repeater controller consists of one repeater port, one linking port, four analog voltage
inputs, four logical (dry contact) inputs, and five MOSFET output drivers. The repeater and
linking ports can be configured to require combinations of COR and PL inputs for access. The
RLC-1 has a single DTMF decoder that scans between the two receiver ports, thereby supporting
DTMF control from all ports of the controller. Speed selectable Morse Code prompts the users in
the programming of the controller's variables.
This manual consists of three main sections: setup and interfacing, programming and commands,
and the appendices with commonly referenced tables and charts. A glossary has also been
included at the end to explain some of the terms and abbreviations that are used throughout the
manual.
We have attempted to explain everything in a way that is easy to understand, but some questions
are inevitable. If you have carefully read the manual and still have questions, call or fax us at
(406) 482-7515 or write to us at
Link Communications, Inc
P.O. Box 1071
Sidney, MT 59270
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Limited Warranty
COVERAGE:
Link Communications warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During this time, Link
Communications will cover parts, labor and return shipping. If failure is caused by instances other
than manufacturing defects, Link Communications will repair the product and bill the customer
for parts and labor. Contact Link Communications for more information.
What Link Communications will not cover:
1. Too much voltage to the controller. The RLC-1 operates at +11V to +15V, negative ground.
2. Damage to the controller by lightning, accident, or incorrect power hook-up.
3. Incorrect unit installation.
4. Damage caused by shipment (damage claims are handled by the carrier).
6. Repairs by other than Link Communications.
THIS WARRANTY HOLDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
HOW TO GET SERVICE
Please contact Link Communications for servicing information and authorization.
SOFTWARE
Link Communications holds the copyright on the RLC-1's software and hardware. Changes to
the software and copying of the software is prohibited without the written consent of Link
Communications.
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User Survey (Optional)
A knowledge of the user base will allow us to better serve you in the future by helping us develop
more specialized software and hardware. Please take a few minutes and fill out this questionnaire.
RLC-1 Serial Number ................. ________________
RLC-1 Purchase Date ................. ________________
Application: (Circle All That Apply)
Ownership:
- 1 - Privately Owned Repeater
- 2 - Club Owned Repeater
- 3 - Group Owned Repeater
- 4 - Commercial Business Repeater
- 5 - Other _______________________
Installation:
- 1 - Wide Coverage Repeater with Chain Links
- Port to Port Linking
- 2 - Full Duplex Links
- 3 - Half Duplex Links
- 4 - VHF Repeater: Power _____ Make ____________
- 5 - UHF Repeater: Power _____ Make ____________
- 6 - Link Ports Used as Repeater Ports: Yes No
- 7 - Serial Data Used to Control Repeater: Yes No
- 8 - Other Amateur Repeaters At the Site: Yes No
- 9 - Other Link Communication Products Used: Yes No
Misc:- 1 - User Base: Technical Rag Chew Personal
- 2 - Autopatch used on the System: Yes No
- 3 - Frequency Adjustable Remote: Yes No
- 4 - Linking to Other Repeaters: Yes No
- 5 - Linking Closed Access: Yes No
- 6 - PL Required on Main Repeater: Yes No Varies
- 7 - PL Required on Linking System: Yes No Varies
Please Return to: Link Communications, Inc.
P.O. Box 1071
Sidney, MT. 59270
Comments:
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Setup and Interfacing
This section of the manual contains everything you should need to know to get your repeater
controller up and running. The numbered steps cover the basics, through connecting your radios
and adjusting the RLC-1. After that there is information concerning the other input and output
features of the RLC-1: the serial interface, the logical output and input lines, and the analog input
lines.
Step #1: Check the Packing List
Your package should contain the following items:
(1) RLC-1 Repeater Controller
(1) 2.50mm Power Connector
(3) DB-9 Male Solder Connectors
(1) DB-25 Male Solder Connector
(1) RLC-1 Manual
If any of these parts are missing, contact Link Communications.
Step #2: Connect Power
- The RLC-1 was designed to run off of 12V DC. 11V to 14V should work fine.
- Locate the 2.50mm power connector included in your parts bag.
- Unscrew the plastic outer shield and thread your power and ground wires through it (20 gauge
suggested).
- Solder the +12V wire to the center pin of the 2.50mm connector.
- Solder the ground wire to the shield of the 2.50mm power connector.
- Screw on the plastic outer shield.
- When power is applied to the RLC-1 controller, the DTMF Valid LED will flicker, and the
Repeater port transmitter will send out a CW message 'RESET ?'
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Step #4: Connecting Your Receivers to the RLC-1
The main repeater and the link port connect to the RLC-1 using male DB-9 connectors
(included).
Main Port and Link Port
1 - Ground Reference
2 - PL Input (Active Low)
3 - PTT Out (Active Low)
4 - Audio Out (10K OHM)
5 - Audio In (10K OHM)
6 - Ground Reference
7 - COR Input (Selectable Polarity)
8 - Ground Reference
9 - Ground Reference
Connecting the Receiver COR:
- The first step in connecting your receiver is to locate a COR signal. This signal indicates if the
receiver is active or inactive. The RLC-1 will accept either an Active high COR (Goes from
ground to above 4 volts, or open), or an Active low COR (Goes from a voltage greater than 4
volts, to a ground, or goes from an open to a ground). The input impedance of the RLC-1 COR
input is 10KSand it is diode clamped with internal pull-up resistors. This allows it to handle
input voltages of up to 40 volts without damage to the controller. The COR input must not go
below 0V (ground); this would damage the Micro-Processor.
Selecting COR Polarity Jumpers:
Once you have determined the polarity of your COR signal, you need to tell the RLC-1 what the
polarity is. This is accomplished using jumpers J4 for the Main Receiver COR, and J5 for the
Link Receiver COR. When the jumper is connected across the 2 pins, the COR is expected to be
Active Low. When the jumper is not connected across the 2 pins, the COR is expected to be
Active High. The RLC-1 comes shipped with the COR's selected to be Active Low (Jumper
Connected)
Using one of the supplied DB-9 Male connectors, connect your COR signal to pin #7
Connecting a PL Input (optional):
- If you wish to use a PL (CTCSS) decoder on any of the receivers, it can be connected to pin #2
of the appropriate connector in the same fashion as the COR input. See Commands C005..C006
for information on using the PL input.
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Connecting the Receiver Audio:
- 2 types of audio can be used on the RLC-1 controller:
Type 1: Deemphasized audio (Speaker Audio)
Type 2: Discriminator audio (Raw Unsquelched Audio)
- If type 1 audio is used, remove the appropriate jumper on the controller. This removes the
deemphasis filter from the circuit. As the controller comes shipped, all ports are set up for type 1
audio.
J1 - Main Receiver Deemphasis Jumper
J2 - Link 1 Receiver Deemphasis Jumper
- If type 2 audio is used, place the appropriate jumper in circuit (over both pins). This will place a
- 6dB/octave deemphasis filter into the circuit. Some discriminators can not directly drive the
10KSinput impedance. If this is the case, a pre-driver or different audio access point will be
required.
- The audio input is connected to pin #5 of the male DB-9 connector
- The audio adjustments will be described in Step #5.
How the DTMF Decoder Works:
The RLC-1's DTMF decoding circuit uses a scanner that enables the controller to receive tones
from all the ports, without mixing the two receiver's audio together. This allows the receivers to
have total control of the DTMF decoder when its Receiver is active. Once the decoder has
detected a tone on one of the ports, it stops scanning and waits up to four seconds for the next
digit. It is reset at the beginning of each DTMF digit. If any of the DTMF digits are held for
longer than 4 seconds or there is a pause of 4 seconds between digits, the DTMF scanner will
resume scanning and all digits entered up to that point will be lost.
Step #5: Connecting Your Transmitters to the RLC-1
Transmitter PTT:
- The RLC-1 produces an active low PTT signal (ground when PTT is active). This output is
buffered with an open drain type driver capable of sinking 150mA. There is a built in 30V zener
clamping diode to protect the PTT MOSFET from the high voltage spikes that can be caused by
interfacing to a PTT relay coil. Your transmitter PTT input should be connected to pin #3 of the
DB-9 connector.
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