Codan CI-RC-4M-G2 Specification sheet

TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller
MT-4 Radio Systems
TECHNICAL NOTES
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The CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller provides control capability for up to four receiver / transmitter pairs in an
MT-4E repeater radio system. The CI-RC-4M-G2 controller provides the following features:
• interconnection (LVDS Serial Data routing, COR-PTT routing, Audio routing) of up to four receiver and four
transmitter modules in any confi guration (repeater, repeater with links, crossband systems, etc.).
• four-way analog audio bridge allowing analog to digital and digital to analog conversions with up to four pairs of
radios (with adjustable audio levels).
• multiple CTCSS tones and NAC codes may be selected to operate each connection between receivers and
transmitters (up to seven CTCSS/NAC for each link).
• DTMF control of receiver to transmitter links.
• setting of receiver priorities.
• transmitter channel switching based on received CTCSS or NAC.
• auxiliary E&M connection.
• acknowledge tones for each transmitter on DTMF disable / enable.
• custom jumperable Repeat Disable line for controlling analog bridging (links) and E&M connections.
• current draw of 8 mA to 72 mA dependant on system confi guration (17 mA to 27 mA without audio bridging).
• 2 independent general purpose outputs that can be controlled by NAC, CTCSS or DTMF
(open collector 750 mA / 30 Vdc max).
The MT-4E receiver and transmitter modules all plug into the CI-RC-4M-G2 repeater controller via cables that plug
into the RJ45 jacks on the front panel of all the modules. The CI-RC-4M-G2 comes with eight diff erent cable lengths
to plug into the eight receiver and transmitter modules. If the system only uses some of the cables, the other cables
can be kept for future system expansion or as spare cables. The CI-RC-4M-G2 is 19” rack mountable in 1 RU of
rack space.
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
VOL
SYSTEM REGULATOR
METER
+
-
MADE IN CANADA
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
OFF
POWER
ON
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12
RX & TX INTERCONNECT PORTS
TXA RXA TXB RXB TXC RXC TXD RXD
USB
MULTIPLE LINK CONTROLLER - G2
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADE IN CANADA
MODEL # CODE
VOL
SYSTEM REGULATOR
METER
+
-
MADE IN CANADA
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
OFF
POWER
ON
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12

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Installation:
In addition to the RJ45 interconnect cables on the front panel, the +9.5 Vdc power and ground must be connected
on the back panel. Figure 1 shows a diagram of the back panel of the CI-RC-4M-G2.
Figure 1:CI-RC-4M-G2 Back Panel
A female DB25 connector on the back of the subrack (J12) can be used for connectioning to the CI-RC-4M-G2
using a standard straight-through male-to-male DB25 cable. The A-PNL-AUX96-3 auxiliary connector can also be
used to connect to the CI-RC-4M-G2, as shown in Figure 2. The information in brackets is the function that uses
that particular connection. For example, if you are using CTCSS tones, the Rx Disc O/P must be connected. The
diagram only shows connections for Receiver and Transmitter A.
Figure 2: CI-RC-4M-G2 Connection Diagram
9.5VDC INPUT
+-
CI-RC-4M-G2
AUX-E&M CONNECTIONS
ABCD
RX
TX
12345678
12345678
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12345678
12345678
12345678
12345678
12345678
12345678
SUBRACK-1 A & B SUBRACK-2 C & D
CODAN RADIO EQUIPMENT
+9.5 Vdc
RXA Disc O/P
RXA BAL O/P1
RXA BAL O/P 2
TXA CSEL D0
TXA CSEL D2
+9.5 Vdc
RXA Disc O/P (CTCSS)
RXA Bal Audio 1 (DTMF and E&M)
TXA CSEL0 (Channel Selection)
TXA CSEL1 (Channel Selection)
TXA CSEL2 (Channel Selection)
E&M CONNECTIONS
Aux Bal Out 1
Aux Bal In 1
Aux Bal Out 2
Aux Bal In 2
CI-RC-4M-G2 MULTIPLE
LINK CONTROLLER
J9 +
B10 (J1-8)
B24 (J1-5)
A24 (J1-6)
C21 (J2-1)
B21 (J2-2)
A21 (J2-3)
TXA CSEL D1
TXA CSEL3 (Channel Selection)
TXA BANK A/B (BankSelection)
TXA Bal Audio 1 (E&M)
TXA CSEL D3
BANK A/B
GND
TXA BAL I/P 1
TXA BAL I/P 2
GND GND
TXA PTT TXA PTT (E&M)
Aux COR E
Aux COR C
Aux PTT A
Aux PTT K
J9 -
C23 (J2-4)
B9 (J6-1)
A32 (J4-1)
C18 (J1-1)
B18 (J1-2)
BB6 (J1-3)
RXA Mute
ACK PTT (Ack Tone)
RXA Mute (Simplex Operating Mode)
AUX - E&M CONNECTIONS 12345678
12345678
12345678
TX Bank A/B
COR Input
Rpt_Dis (A only)
Ground
RX Disc Out
RX Bal Audio 1
Ack PTT
RX Mute
TX Csel 0
TX Csel 1
TX Csel 2
TX Csel 3
Aux PTT Out
TX Bal Audio 1
TX PTT
GP O/P
A, B, C and D
Aux PTT K
Aux PTT A
Aux Bal In 2
Aux Bal Out 2
Aux Bal Out 1
Aux COR E
Aux Bal In 1
Aux COR C
RX
TX
Back Panel Pin-Out

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Multiple Link Controller Programming:
The CI-RC-4M-G2 multiple link controller is software programmable using the MLCS (Multiple Link Controller
Software). The MLCS allows fl exible programming options for the radio system. A type A to 5 pin mini-type B USB
cable is used to connect the USB port of the computer to the USB port on the front panel of the controller. The
System Settings and Receiver / Transmitter Links windows are shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Sysytem Settings and Receiver / Transmitter Links
The Receiver / Transmitter Links window allows for a wide variety of complex repeater confi gurations using a link
confi guration grid. The grid uses color coding to indicate diff erent connection settings.

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Each link on the grid can be programmed separately for a diff erent confi guration. Three diff erent link confi gurations
are shown in Figure 4: COR Controlled Link, DTMF Controlled Link and a Conditional Link (with both CTCSS and
NAC conditions, as well as Channel Selection capability).
Figure 4: Link Configurations
Figure 5 shows the CTCSS selection window (CTCSS tones need to selected globally for the CI-RC-4M-G2),
Channel Selection window and General Purpose Output window.
Figure 5: CTCSS Tones, Channel Select and General Purpose Outputs

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Analog Audio Bridging Circuit:
The CI-RC-4M-G2 controller is equipped with a 4 way analog audio bridge. This audio bridge allows the user to
interconnect RF modules using an analog audio interface similar to the AC-3E and BC-4E products. It allows the
user to interconnect up to four RF modules modules as well as an auxiliary audio input and output.
On the multi-link controller there is an audio adjustment pot for each audio path available. The block diagram on the
next page (see Figure 6) shows the audio routing and audio pot adjustments.
To enable a specifi c audio path, the appropriate audio jumper must be removed. For the specifi c audio jumper
required for enabling the appropriate audio path, refer to the jumper table below:
JU53 RXA to TXA Audio Disable JU63 RXC to TXA Audio Disable
JU59 RXA to TXB Audio Disable JU70 RXC to TXB Audio Disable
JU54 RXA to TXC Audio Disable JU64 RXC to TXC Audio Disable
JU58 RXA to TXD Audio Disable JU68 RXC to TXD Audio Disable
JU52 RXB to TXA Audio Disable JU65 RXD to TXA Audio Disable
JU57 RXB to TXB Audio Disable JU71 RXD to TXB Audio Disable
JU51 RXB to TXC Audio Disable JU66 RXD to TXC Audio Disable
JU56 RXB to TXD Audio Disable JU69 RXD to TXD Audio Disable
JU55 RXA to Aux Audio O/P Disable
JU50 RXB to Aux Audio O/P Disable
JU62 RXC to Aux Audio O/P Disable
JU67 RXD to Aux Audio O/P Disable
To enable COR-PTT routing of the signal, the following jumpers must be installed:
JU23A COR A to PTT A Enable JU25A COR A to PTT C Enable
JU23B COR B to PTT A Enable JU25B COR B to PTT C Enable
JU23C COR C to PTT A Enable JU25C COR C to PTT C Enable
JU23D COR D to PTT A Enable JU25D COR D to PTT C Enable
JU24A COR A to PTT B Enable JU26A COR A to PTT D Enable
JU24B COR B to PTT B Enable JU26B COR B to PTT D Enable
JU24C COR C to PTT B Enable JU26C COR C to PTT D Enable
JU24D COR D to PTT B Enable JU26D COR D to PTT D Enable

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Figure 6: Audio Routing and Audio Pot adjustments
RXA AUDIO O/P
DISTRIBUTION
AMPLIFIER
AUDIO
GATES
AUDIO
LEVEL
CONTROLS
TXA AUDIO
TXB AUDIO
AUXILIARY AUDIO
TXA AUDIO I/P
TXB AUDIO I/P
AUX AUDIO O/P
LINE
DRIVER
AMPLIFIERS
AUX AUDIO I/P
AUDIO
GATE
AUDIO
LEVEL
CONTROL
RECEIVER A
RV6
RV12
RV8
RV13
TXC AUDIO
TXD AUDIO
TXC AUDIO I/P
TXD AUDIO I/P
RV11
RV7
FROM RXB
FROM RXD
FROM RXC
RXB
A
UDIO
O/P
RECEIVER B
RV3
RV10
RV5
RV9
RV4
TO TXA
TO AUX
TO TXD
TO TXC
TO TXB
SUMMING
AMPLIFIERS
RXC
AUDIO
O/P
RECEIVER C
RV14
RV22
RV18
RV20
RV16
TO TXA
TO AUX
TO TXD
TO TXC
TO TXB
RXD
AUDIO
O/P
RECEIVER D
RV15
RV23
RV19
RV21
RV17
TO TXA
TO AUX
TO TXD
TO TXC
TO TXB

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Figure 7: Example Multiple Link Controller System with analog links
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12
SYSTEM REGULATOR
MADE IN CANADA
VOL METER
+
-
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
ANTENNAA
RX A
TX A
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
ANALOG AUDIO INTERFACE
TELEX DSP-223 TONE
REMOTE ADAPTER
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RFOUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RFOUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RX & TX INTERCONNECT PORTS
TXA RXA TXB RXB TXC RXC TXD RXD
USB
MULTIPLE LINK CONTROLLER - G2
POWER AMPLIFIER
TX
G/F
VSWR
RF OUTPUT
RF INPUT
PWR CTRL
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12
SYSTEM REGULATOR
MADE IN CANADA
VOL METER
+
-
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
ANTENNAA
RX A
TX A
The DSP-223 keys up the UHF Base
Station Transmitter in Analog Mode.
The UHF Transmitter will transmit
different CTCSS tones to the
UHF Receiver at the High Site.
The UHF Receiver (RXB) Receives
one of multiple different CTCSS tones
and changes the channel of the
VHF Transmitter (TXA) to a corresponding
channel with the same CTCSS tone.
This VHF transmitter goes out to different
repeaters all on the same receive
frequency, but with different CTCSS tones.
The UHF Receiver (RXB) also keys up the
UHF Transmitter (TXB) to repeat the signal.
ANALOG LINK ANALOG LINK
The UHF Transmitter (TXB) Transmits
the received VHF and UHF signals back
to the UHF Base Station Receiver
and other UHF stations.
The Multiple Link Controller is
programmed to change
VHF Transmitter (TXA) channels
based on CTCSS.
POWER AMPLIFIER
TX
G/F
VSWR
RF OUTPUT
RF INPUT
DANIELS
ELECTRONICSLTD.
PWR CTRL
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
TELEX
PROGRAMMINGPORT
DSP-223
PTTIC
HANDSET
POWER PTT MONITOR
FUNCTION
CTCSS
LINERX
LINETX +
RADIOTX +
RADIORX
LINETX
LINERX
RADIOTX
RADIORX
CTCSS
RADIOTX -
GROUND
LINETX -
ANALOG TONE REMOTE
CONSOLE
ANALOG 2 OR 4 WIRE AUDIO AND TONES
(LEASED TELEPHONE LINES)
UHF TX = TBD MHz / Selectable CTCSS
UHF RX = TBD MHz / CTCSS TBD Hz
TXA Mutes RXA + Add Simplex Unmute Delay (250ms) to TX
TXA mutes RXA with Simplex Unmute Delay.
VHF TXA = TBD MHz / Selectable CTCSS
VHF RXA = TBDMHz / CTCSS TBD Hz
VHF TXB = TBD MHz / CTCSS TBD Hz
VHF RXB = TBD MHz / CTCSS TBD Hz
UHF TXC = TBD MHz / CTCSS TBD Hz
UHF RXC = TBD MHz / CSQ

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Figure 8: Example Multiple Link Controller System with P25 Digital uplink
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
POWER AMPLIFIER
TX
G/F
VSWR
RF OUTPUT
RF INPUT
PWR CTRL
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12
SYSTEM REGULATOR
MADE IN CANADA
VOL METER
+
-
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
ANTENNAA
RX A
TX A
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
P25 BASE
CONTROL
BNK
PULLDOWN
TOREMOVE
5
9
13
RXA
A
B
BNK
5
9
13
TXA
A
B
TXA TXB
Secure
Clear
Zeroize
Key
Local
Disable
Enable
IP-223
TX
LNK
LINE
HANDSET
RX
GND
TX+
IC
TX-
TX
RX
TX
TX+
TX-
RADIO 1 RADIO 2
TELEX
TELEX IP BASED
CONSOLE
ANALOG AUDIO INTERFACE
TELEX IP-223 OR IP-224
IP REMOTE ADAPTER
TELEX PROPRIETARY DIGITAL IP INTERFACE
COMMON AIR
INTERFACE
LAN / WAN
RX & TX INTERCONNECT PORTS
TXA RXA TXB RXB TXC RXC TXD RXD
USB
MULTIPLE LINK CONTROLLER - G2
VOL
SYSTEM REGULATOR
METER
+
-
MADE IN CANADA
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
OFF
POWER
ON
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12
POWER AMPLIFIER
TX
G/F
VSWR
RF OUTPUT
RF INPUT
PWR CTRL
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12
SYSTEM REGULATOR
MADE IN CANADA
VOL METER
+
-
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
ANTENNAA ANTENNA B
RX A RX B
TX A TX B
The IP-223 keys up the UHF Base Station
Transmitter in Digital Mode.
The UHF Transmitter can transmit
three different NACs to the UHF Receiver
at the High Site.
The UHF Receiver (RXB) Receives
one of three separate NACs
and changes the channel of the
VHF Transmitter (TXA) to Air Guard,
Flight Following or Air Detect.
P25 DIGITAL LINK
Three VHF Receivers receive
on Flight Following (RXA),
Air Guard (RXC),
or Air Detect (RXD)
and Transmit the Received signal
on the UHF Transmitter (TXB).
ANALOG LINK
The UHF Transmitter (TXB) Transmits
the received VHF signals back to the
UHF Base Station Receiver.
The Air Guard Receiver (RXC)
has High Priority.
The Multiple Link Controller can be
programmed to change channels
based on CTCSS (for an analog link)
or NAC (for a digital link).
The UHF Receiver (RXB) needs to connected via
LVDS serial data for the NAC detect and
also through the audio routing circuitry in
order to allow the P25 Digital to Analog conversion.
The UHF Receiver (RXB) de-vocodes the P25 Digital
signal and outputs audio that is routed to the
audio input of the VHF Transmitter (TXA).
VHF TXA Ch. 1 = 168.650 MHz / CTCSS 110.9 Hz = Flight Following
VHF TXA Ch. 2 = 168.625 MHz / CTCSS 110.9 Hz = Air Guard
VHF TXA Ch. 3 = 168.750 MHz / CTCSS TBD = Air Detect

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Figure 9: Example Multiple Link Controller System with co-located repeater
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12
SYSTEM REGULATOR
MADE IN CANADA
VOL METER
+
-
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
ANTENNAA
RX A
TX A
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
ANALOG AUDIO INTERFACE
TELEX DSP-223 TONE
REMOTE ADAPTER
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RX & TX INTERCONNECT PORTS
TXA RXA TXB RXB TXC RXC TXD RXD
USB
MULTIPLE LINK CONTROLLER - G2
POWER AMPLIFIER
TX
G/F
VSWR
RF OUTPUT
RF INPUT
PWR CTRL
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
POWER AMPLIFIER
TX
G/F
VSWR
RF OUTPUT
RF INPUT
PWR CTRL
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
FUNCTION
12
SYSTEM REGULATOR
MADE IN CANADA
VOL METER
+
-
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
ANTENNAA ANTENNA B
RX A RX B
TX A TX B
The DSP-223 keys up the UHF Base Station
Transmitter in Analog Mode.
The UHF Transmitter will transmit
eight different CTCSS tones to
the UHF Receiver at the High Site.
The UHF Receiver (RXC) Receives
one of seven separate CTCSS tones
and changes the channel of the
VHF Transmitter (TXA) to a corresponding
channel with the same CTCSS tone.
CTCSS tone 8 (103.5 Hz) will key up
VHF Transmitter (TXB) on the same CTCSS tone.
The UHF Receiver (RXC) also keys up the
UHF Transmitter (TXC) to repeat the signal.
ANALOG LINK ANALOG LINK
The UHF Transmitter (TXC) Transmits
the received VHF and UHF signals back
to the UHF Base Station Receiver
and other UHF stations.
The Multiple Link Controller is
programmed to change channels
based on CTCSS.
The VHF Receiver (RXA) keys up the UHF Transmitter
(TXC) and when it receives CTCSS tone 7 (151.4 Hz)
it will also key up VHF Transmitter (TXB) on CTCSS
tone 8 (103.5 Hz) to act as a local repeater.
The VHF Receiver (RXB) keys up the UHF Transmitter (TXC).
POWER AMPLIFIER
TX
G/F
VSWR
RF OUTPUT
RF INPUT
DANIELS
ELECTRONICSLTD.
PWR CTRL
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
TELEX
PROGRAMMINGPORT
DSP-223
PTTIC
HANDSET
POWER PTT MONITOR
FUNCTION
CTCSS
LINERX
LINETX +
RADIOTX +
RADIORX
LINETX
LINERX
RADIOTX
RADIORX
CTCSS
RADIOTX -
GROUND
LINETX -
ANALOG TONE REMOTE
CONSOLE
ANALOG 2 OR 4 WIRE AUDIO AND TONES
(LEASED TELEPHONE LINES)
TRANSMITTER
CNTL
BUS
MIC RF OUT
AD
ANALOG
DIGITAL
NORM
OFF
KEY TX
MICMODE
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
RECEIVER
NORM
SQ. DISABLE
OFF
CNTL
BUS
AD
RF NI
REF
IN
USB
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
POWER AMPLIFIER
TX
G/F
VSWR
RF OUTPUT
RF INPUT
DANIELS
ELECTRONICSLTD.
PWR CTRL
FREQUENCY(MHz)
MADEIN CANADA
MODEL# CODE
VOL
2
1
5
4
3
67
8
11
10
9
SYSTEM REGULATOR
FUNCTION
METER
+
-
12
MADE IN CANADA
DANIELS
ELECTRONICSLTD.
ON
OFF
SPKR
INT
EXT
EXT
SPKR
OFF
POWER
ON
UHF TX = 417.475 MHz / Selectable CTCSS
UHF RX = 408.475 MHz / CTCSS 103.5 Hz
TXA Mutes RXA + Add Simplex Unmute Delay (250ms) to TX
F1 = 1950 Hz
F2 = 1850 Hz
F3 = 1750 Hz
F4 = 1650 Hz
F5 = 1550 Hz
F6 = 1450 Hz
F7 = 1350 Hz
F8 = 1250 Hz
Kinport
Garns
Big Butte
Taylor
Sedgewick
Kelly
Malad
Direct
TXA mutes RXA and RXB both with Simplex Unmute Delay.
TXB mutes RXB with Simplex Unmute Delay.
VHF TXA = 163.150 MHz / Selectable CTCSS
VHF RXA = 163.150 MHz / CSQ
VHF TXB = 169.775 MHz / CTCSS 103.5 Hz
VHF RXB = 169.775 MHz / CTCSS 103.5 Hz
UHF TXC = 408.475 MHz / CTCSS 103.5 Hz
UHF RXC = 417.475 MHz / CSQ

TN652 CI-RC-4M-G2 Multiple Link Controller
MT-4 Radio Systems
TECHNICAL NOTES
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Multiple Link Controller Conditional Linking and Channel Change Programming:
The Multiple Link Controller can be confi gured to operate as a Conditional Link. If the Conditional Link is selected
the path from Rx to Tx will only be active if the received signal contains one of the programmed CTCSS tones or
NACs. Up to 7 CTCSS tones or NACs may be programmed into a Conditional Link.
The Multiple Link Controller can also be programmed to allow for Channel Selection of the transmitter, based on
the received CTCSS tone or NAC. To activate the Channel Selection for a link, the link needs to be programmed
as follows:
• Open the Rx / Tx Link confi guration window for the link required.
• Select the Conditional Link check box.
• Select the Enable Channel Selection check box.
• CTCSS tones / NACs are not required to be programmed into the Rx / Tx Link confi guration window. Programming
CTCSS tones / NACs in the Rx/ TX Link confi guration window limits Channel Selection to ONLY these 1 to 7 codes.
Leaving these selections as “none” will pass ALL CTCSS tones / NACs to the Channel Selection tab.
• A grey dot with the C (for Channel Selection enabled) will show on the grid (the dot will be blue if CTCSS tones /
NACs were programmed into the Conditional Link).
• The CTCSS tones / NACs used to change the channels should be programmed in the Channel Selection tab.
Note that the Multiple Link Controller will ONLY allow up to 15 Channels changed based on CTCSS tones, as it
can only allow up to 15 CTCSS tones programmed globally for the entire controller. An unlimited number of NACs
can be used for Channel Selection as the NACs are not required to be programmed globally
Figure 10: Example Programming for Channel Selection with CTCSS tones / NACs
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