Air-Bus TDM880i User manual

PS11129BENAC01
06/2017
TDM880i
Instruction Manual

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Airbus Defence and Space Oy, Hiomotie 32, 00380
Helsinki, Finland, declare under our sole responsibility that the product TDM880i is in
conformity with the provisions of the following Council Directives:
• 2011/65/EC (ROHS).
•
2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive).
Copies of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at https://cinfodin-airbusds.com
When installed or integrated as a part of another electrical device or interfaced with an external device, the
integrator or manufacturer of the aforesaid device or assembly (’the End Product Manufacturer/System Integrator’)
is responsible for compliance with all applicable local and other regulations, including but not limited to EMC, SAR
and safety regulations, and must obtain all necessary approvals and permits concerning the final device or
assembly.
The above mentioned Declaration of Conformity by Airbus Defence and Space Oy concerns the TDM880i as a
standalone product. The End Product Manufacturer/System Integrator has the responsibility of providing separate
Declaration of Conformity concerning the whole system/application to which TDM880i is installed.
Airbus Defence and Space Oy disclaims any and all liabilities in respect of the aforesaid.
Copyright © 2015-2017 Airbus DS SLC. All rights reserved.
Airbus Defence and Space® is a registered trademark of Airbus Defence and Space. Other product names,
trademarks or other identifiers mentioned in the document may be trademarks of their respective companies and
are mentioned for information purposes only.
The document is confidential and contains legally privileged information. The document may only be used for the
purpose for which it is submitted. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in this
document in any form without the prior written permission of Airbus Defence and Space is prohibited.
Airbus Defence and Space operates a policy of continuous development. Airbus Defence and Space reserves the
right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document, and the right to revise
this document or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
Airbus Defence and Space will reasonably ensure that the information provided in this document is free from
material errors and omissions. However, the suggestions, directions, comments and statements made in the
document (e.g. regarding the compatibility, performance and functionality of mentioned hardware and software)
are not intended to be and cannot be considered as binding. The contents of this document are provided "AS IS".
The customer assumes full responsibility for using the document or any part of it. All comments and feedback are
welcomed by Airbus Defence and Space and are used as part of the continuous development and improvement of
Airbus Defence and Space’s products, services and the document. Except as required by applicable law, no
warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of
this document.
To the maximum extent permitted by the applicable law, under no circumstances shall Airbus Defence and Space
be responsible for any loss of data or income or any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages
howsoever caused.
The availability of particular products may vary by region. Please check with the Airbus Defence and Space
reseller nearest to you.
The use and operation of this device is subject to permission: for details contact your local frequency authority.
Includes RSA BSAFE cryptographic or security protocol software from RSA Security.
The crossed-out wheeled bin means that within the European Union the product must be taken to separate
collection at the product end-of-life. This applies to your device but also to any enhancements marked with
this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Please deliver this product after
operational life to your distributor or sales representative for recycling.

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Company policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Typographic conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Active implanted medical devices (AIMD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hearing aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Aircrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. DEVICE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
External AC Power Supply ACR-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DC Power Cable CA-124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Data Cable Adapter CA-125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Flashing and Parametering Adapter CA-123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TETRA Antenna Cable CA-126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GPS Cable CA-127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PC Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tools and installation materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cable types, making of cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the TDM880i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Powering up considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Special considerations for vehicles, vessels etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lightning protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting up after flash / parametrization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Verifying the AT functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Verifying the parametrization functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5. FEATURE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Feature overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tracking and positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sleep mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sleep mode activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sleep mode termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Periodic reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
NMEA output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Time recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recovery from power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Temperature protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Load management (group management + FACCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Alert condition and notification feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AT commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
I/O lines functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ignition sense (IGS ) functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. PARAMETER REFERENCE (TDM880I SPECIFIC PARAMETERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sleep mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
TETRA Terminal Programming Tool (TPT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
AT interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SDS interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Periodic reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Location tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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TETRA Terminal Programming Tool (TPT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AT interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SDS interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alerting feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TETRA Terminal Programming Tool (TPT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AT interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SDS interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
IGS feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7. CONNECTOR INTERFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connector placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
AT interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
I/O lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
GPS antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TETRA antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9. GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
 General
This document describes the TDM880i TETRA Data Module, including the key technical data, hardware,
installation, and features of the device.
The radio described in this manual is approved for use in the TETRA network. Contact your service provider for
more information about networks.
When using the features in this radio, obey all laws and respect the privacy and legitimate rights of others.
Company policy
Our policy is one of continuous development; details of all technical modifications will be included with service
bulletins. While every endeavour has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, some errors may exist. If
any errors are found by the reader, Airbus Defence and Space Oy should be notified in writing.
Please state:
Title of the Document + Issue Number/Date of publication
Latest Amendment Number (if applicable)
Page(s) and/or Figure(s) in error
Please send to:
Airbus Defence and Space Oy
PO Box 592
FIN-40101 Jyväskylä
FINLAND
or e-mail to:
[email protected]
 Typographic conventions
Notes (including cautions, tips, warnings and general notes) call your attention to information.
The following symbols are used in the notes:
1.
Task sequence symbol. Indicates the start of a procedure.
WARNING:
Warnings alert to dangers which may cause loss of life, physical injury or ill health in any form.
CAUTION:
Cautions indicate possible damage to equipment or a possibility of loss of data.
Note:
Notes indicate additional information such as recommendations or tips.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
 Operating environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your radio when its use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the radio only in its normal operating positions.
To maintain compliance with radio frequency exposure guidelines, only use enhancements approved by Airbus
Defence and Space for use with this radio.
Using two TETRA devices in close proximity (in the same vehicle, for example) may cause them to interfere with
each other. If you experience such interference, separate the two devices until the interference stops.
 Medical devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical
devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded
from external RF energy or if you have any questions.
Switch off your radio in health care facilities or near medical devices when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.
Active implanted medical devices (AIMD)
To avoid potential interference with persons carrying active implanted medical devices (AIMD), it is important to
follow and respect the AIMD manufacturers’ safety recommendations.
In general, persons with AIMD should keep the radio at least 20 cm (7.9 in) away from the AIMD device. If you have
any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your radio immediately and contact the nearest
medical service supporting the interference AIMD.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless terminals may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service
provider.
 Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. These
systems include, for example, electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems,
electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the vehicle or additional-
equipment manufacturer or its representative.
Only qualified personnel should service the radio or install the radio in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be
dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the radio.
Check regularly that all radio equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the radio or its
parts and enhancements.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects,
including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If
in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
 Aircrafts
Using or installing this radio in an aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your radio before boarding an aircraft. The use of
wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the wireless telephone
network, and may also be illegal.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Potentially explosive environments
Using or installing this radio in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere is prohibited.
Switch off the radio when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Switch off the radio near refuelling points such as gas pumps at service stations.
Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage and distribution areas, chemical plants, or
where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below-deck
on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane),
and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
 Care and maintenance
The TDM880i TETRA Data Module is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with
care. The suggestions below will help you fulfil any warranty obligations and enjoy this product for many years.
• Keep the radio and all its parts and accessories out of reach of small children.
• Keep the radio dry. Precipitation, humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will
corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use or store the radio in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.
• Do not store the radio in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries
and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the radio in cold areas. When it warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture can form inside,
which may damage electronic circuit boards.
• Do not drop, knock or shake the radio. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the radio.Use only detergents
meant for electronic devices and printed circuit boards.
• Do not paint the radio. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Use only the accessory antennas or other approved antennas. Unauthorised antennas, modifications or
attachments could damage the phone and may violate regulations governing radio devices.
All of the above suggestions apply equally to the product, charger or any accessory.
Note:
The Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely
responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the system. The accuracy of location data can be affected
by adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United States government and is subject to change with the
United States Department of Defense civil GPS policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can
also be affected by poor satellite geometry.
Availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by buildings and natural obstacles as well as weather
conditions. The GPS receiver should only be used outdoors to allow reception of GPS signals. The GPS
should not therefore be used for precise location measurement and you should never rely solely on location
data from the GPS receiver.

DEVICE OVERVIEW
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3. DEVICE OVERVIEW
The TDM880i is used as a data-only radio allowing applications to send/receive SDS messages as well as use IP
data services via a PEI-based serial interface.
The PCB connector has a 3-wire serial port with 2.78 V voltage levels for data communications. The RS232 voltage
levels and HW flow control are provided with accessories.
The TDM880i also provides a set of digital I/O lines that can be configured as inputs or outputs. The outputs can be
controlled by SDS messages; the inputs can be used to trigger a status message or location sending to predefined
destinations. For the I/O lines, a 15-pin board-to-wire connector is provided.
The radio module features a GPS receiver for positioning applications. An external active GPS antenna is required
for the receiver. A passive GPS antenna must not be used.
The radio module does not have an integrated TETRA antenna. Thus, a connector for an external antenna is
provided. A combined TETRA/GPS antenna can also be used.
Note: Simultaneous use of AT commands and IP data is not supported.
Figure 1 TDM880i radio module
Figure 2 LEDS in TDM880i radio module

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DEVICE OVERVIEW
The module provides various LED indications for the user (see Figure 2):
•
Power On : The LED is lit when the power is switched on. Note that this indicates the actual operational status of
the module, not the existence of a power supply. Even if the supply power is present, the LED is not lit unless the
radio module itself is switched on.
If the red Power On LED is blinking, the module is in sleep mode. For more information, see Sleep mode on
page 17.
•
In Service : The LED is lit when the radio has successfully registered into the network and the field strength is
good enough for communications.
If the green In Service LED is blinking, the module is searching for the network.
•
GPS Fix : When the GPS has a fix and is aware of its position, the LED is lit.
If the green GPS Fix LED is blinking, the module is searching for the GPS fix.
SW upgrades or parametering is done via the I/O connector using cables made for this purpose. For more
information, see Section I/O cable on page 13.
 Accessories
The accessories are not included in the standard sales package. They are available as separate items and priced
separately.
External AC Power Supply ACR-1
The external power supply ACR-1 is used to supply +13.6 VDC for the device from AC mains.
The AC power supply has various mains plug options available (UK, US, IEC).
The external AC power supply is intended for indoor use in weather protected dry conditions only. The power supply
is CE approved and conforms to EU EMC requirements.
DC Power Cable CA-124
The DC power cable CA-124 has a matching connector for connection to the TDM880i. The other end of the cables
are stripped bare wire ends (= no connector). The thickness of wire ends is AWG12 (equals to 4.0 mm²). The cable
includes two fuse holders for the ATO fuses. The fuse must be 5 A for 12 V line and 1 A for the IGS line.
Data Cable Adapter CA-125
The data cable adapter must be used together with a DLR-3T for connecting data between the PC and TDM880i.
The adapter has a 12-pin matching board-to-wire connector for the TDM880i and a keyed RJ-45 connector for the
DLR-3T.
Flashing and Parametering Adapter CA-123
The flashing and parametering adapter must be used together with a DAU-9S. The adapter has a 15-pin matching
board-to-wire connector for the TDM880i and a RJ-45 connector for the DAU-9S.
TETRA Antenna Cable CA-126
This antenna cable is an adapter to connect an external TETRA antenna to the TDM880i. The cable has a MMBX
matching connector for the TDM880i and for the external antenna a SMA(F).
Select the best suitable good quality antenna for the use case. Airbus offers a selection of antennas, for which you
can find more information in the accessory catalogue. Alternatively, consult your local AIRBUS distributor for the
antenna selection.
The TDM880i frequency band is 380-400MHz and 410-430MHz. Select an antenna which serves best in the used
RF band.
GPS Cable CA-127
This antenna cable is an adapter to connect an external GPS antenna to the TDM880i. The cable has an IPX
matching connector for the TDM880i and for the external GPS antenna a SMA(F).

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Select the best suitable good quality antenna for the use case. Airbus offers a selection of antennas, for which you
can find more information in the accessory catalogue. Alternatively, consult your local AIRBUS distributor for the
antenna selection.
 PC Software
Parametering is based on the TETRA Terminal management tool TAQTO 2.6 or newer version.