Codan 3031 User manual

HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
USER GUIDE
Crosspatch
3031

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Table of contents
Introduction
Overview of this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1Overview
The 3031 Crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Typical configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Installation
Unpacking the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Quick reference card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the 3031 Crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before installing the crosspatch... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Required equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessing the inside of the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing and connecting the crosspatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the sensitivity of the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performing a functional test on the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performing an audio test on the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3 Setting up the Codan HF transceiver
Channel names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Networks and channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Scanning and mute status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting the default channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Self address of the Codan HF transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Entries in the Address List of the Codan HF transceiver
connected to the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting up a separate self address for the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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4 Operating the crosspatch
LED indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Tone sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Viewing the firmware version of the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using commands to control the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Making and receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Automatic antenna tuners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Secure mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Calling activity at a remote HF transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Calling activity at a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceiver . . . . . . . . . 65
Calling activity at a VHF/UHF transceiver that is not
capable of DTMF operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Breaking through a continuous HF transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix A—Specifications
Appendix B—Connectors and hardware settings
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
15-way D-type connector for connection to third-party
VHF/UHF transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Flying leads for connection to Codan HF transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Internal DIP switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Trim potentiometers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Appendix C—Wiring details for the VHF/UHF
transceiver

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Appendix D—Compliance
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
European R&TTE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Electromagnetic compatibility and safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
FCC compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Register of hazardous substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Appendix E—Definitions
Standards and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Acronyms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Unit multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
About this issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Index

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List of figures
Figure 1: Front panel of the 3031 Crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 2: Basic configuration for HF to VHF/UHF and
VHF/UHF to HF communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 3: Trunked configuration for HF link between
separate VHF/UHF networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 4: Extended communication configuration for
VHF/UHF communication to a PSTN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 5: Naming convention used in installation
procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 6: Location of hardware items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 7: Front view of the 15-way VHF/UHF connector
on the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Figure 8: Front view of the 15-way HF connector on
the lead from the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Figure 9: Front view of the 19-way HF connector on
the lead from the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Figure 10: Default settings for trim potentiometers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 11: Fully balanced configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 12: Quasi-balanced configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 13: Unbalanced (single-ended) configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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List of tables
Table 1: Interface cable 08-06766-001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 2: LED indications during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 3: Tone sequences during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Table 4: Commands for a DTMF-capable VHF/UHF
transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Table 5: Commands for a VHF/UHF transceiver that
is not capable of DTMF operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Table 6: VHF/UHF transceiver interface specifications . . . . . . . 77
Table 7: HF transceiver interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Table 8: DTMF timing specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Table 9: Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Table 10: Pinouts of the 15-way VHF/UHF connector
on the crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Table 11: Pinouts of the 15-way HF connector on the
lead from the crosspatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Table 12: Pinouts of the 19-way HF connector on the
lead from the crosspatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Table 13: Settings for the internal DIP switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Table 14: 有毒有害物质列表 (Register of hazardous
substances) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Crosspatch 3031 User Guide 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Codan 3031 Crosspatch. With this
great product and Codan’s supreme after-sales service, you
can look forward to many years of clear and reliable HF to
VHF/UHF communication. Please read this guide thoroughly
and retain it for future reference. There is an index at the end
of this guide to assist you in finding information.
Overview of this guide
This guide provides instructions on how to install and test
your 3031 Crosspatch with a Codan NGT or 2110 Manpack
Transceiver, and a third-party VHF/UHF transceiver. It also
describes how to set up your Codan HF transceiver for
seamless operation with the crosspatch, and how to make calls
from HF to VHF/UHF and VHF/UHF to HF. This guide
assumes that you are familiar with the content of the
documentation provided with your Codan HF transceiver.
This guide contains the following sections:
Section 1 Overview—provides an overview of the 3031
Crosspatch, and describes typical crosspatch
communication systems
Section 2 Installation—explains how to connect the
components of the communication system, and
describes specific requirements for third-party
equipment
Section 3 Setting up the Codan HF transceiver—provides
specific details for setting up your Codan HF
transceiver to operate with a 3031 Crosspatch
Section 4 Operating the crosspatch—describes LED
indications, tone sequences, operating modes,
and how to make calls
Appendix A Specifications—provides detailed specifications
of the 3031 Crosspatch

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Appendix B Connectors and hardware settings—provides
details of the connectors, and settings for the
DIP switches and adjustments in the 3031
Crosspatch
Appendix C Wiring details for the VHF/UHF transceiver—
provides wiring details for balanced, quasi-
balanced, and unbalanced audio
Appendix D Compliance—provides compliance
information, safety notices, and the RoHS for
the 3031 Crosspatch
Appendix E Definitions—explains the terms and
abbreviations used in this guide

Crosspatch 3031 User Guide 3
1 Overview
This section contains the following topics:
The 3031 Crosspatch (4)
Typical configurations (7)

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The 3031 Crosspatch
Introduction
The 3031 Crosspatch provides a method of connecting an HF
communication system with a VHF or UHF communication
system. The crosspatch may be used in a mobile or fixed base
station.
Figure 1: Front panel of the 3031 Crosspatch
Power supply
The 3031 Crosspatch is powered via its connection to the
Codan HF Transceiver. When the HF transceiver is switched
on, the connected crosspatch will also have power.
NOTE
Two variants of the 3031 Crosspatch are
available:
• 15-way D-type connector on flying lead for
use with a 2010 RF Unit/2030 Junction Box, a
2012 RF Unit, or a 2110 Interface Adaptor.
• 19-way MS connector on flying lead for use
with a 2110 Manpack Transceiver.

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Compatibility
The 3031 Crosspatch is designed to be compatible with a wide
range of VHF and UHF transceivers. The VHF or UHF
transceiver must have:
• a Tx audio input
• an Rx audio output with constant volume (that is, its
level is not dependent on the volume setting)
• an active low PTT input control signal
• a squelch (or carrier detect) output control signal
DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceivers
The method of entering a DTMF command varies across the
range of DTMF-capable VHF/UHF transceivers. When you
enter a DTMF command, you should follow the process
required for your VHF/UHF transceiver. In the instructions
provided in this guide, only the DTMF command to be entered
is provided, not the method of entering the command.
NOTE
See the documentation provided with your
VHF/UHF transceiver to check that these
capabilities are available, or consult with your
VHF/UHF dealer. Some transceivers require
software configuration to enable these signals.
NOTE
See the documentation provided with your
VHF/UHF transceiver to determine how it
transmits DTMF signals.

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Operating modes
The operating status of the crosspatch may be controlled:
• directly by the Codan HF transceiver connected to the
crosspatch
• by using DTMF commands on a DTMF-capable
VHF/UHF transceiver
The crosspatch may be switched off to prevent patching
between an HF communication network and a VHF/UHF
communication network.
NOTE For information on each operating mode see
page 50, Operating modes.

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Typical configurations
The 3031 Crosspatch may be used in a number of
configurations with any compatible third-party VHF/UHF
transceiver. For information on compatibility requirements see
page 5, Compatibility.
Basic configuration
In the basic configuration, the 3031 Crosspatch provides a
physical connection between a Codan HF transceiver and a
third-party VHF/UHF transceiver, enabling remote HF and
VHF/UHF transceivers to communicate with each other.
Figure 2: Basic configuration for HF to VHF/UHF and
VHF/UHF to HF communication
3031
Crosspatch
Remote HF
transceiver
Codan HF
transceiver
VHF/UHF
transceiver
Remote
VHF/UHF
transceiver
Remote
VHF/UHF
transceiver
VHF/UHF communication network
Remote HF
transceiver
HF communication network
Fixed or mobile
crosspatch station

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Trunked configuration
In the trunked configuration, two or more basic configurations
are connected via an HF link. This enables two or more
VHF/UHF networks, separated by a distance beyond the
capabilities of the VHF/UHF medium but within the
capabilities of the HF medium, to communicate with each
other using standard VHF/UHF transceivers.
Figure 3: Trunked configuration for HF link between
separate VHF/UHF networks
Codan HF
transceiver
VHF/UHF
transceiver
Remote
VHF/UHF
transceiver
3031
Crosspatch
Codan HF
transceiver
VHF/UHF
transceiver
Remote
VHF/UHF
transceiver
3031
Crosspatch
Remote
VHF/UHF
transceiver
VHF/UHF communication network
HF communication network
Fixed or mobile
crosspatch station
Remote HF
transceiver
Fixed or mobile
crosspatch station
Remote
VHF/UHF
transceiver
VHF/UHF communication network
Remote HF
transceiver

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Extended communication configuration
In the extended communication configuration, a basic
configuration is connected via an HF link to a Codan HF
telephone station. This enables a remote VHF/UHF operator
to make a call via an HF radio/telephone interconnect to a
PSTN.
Figure 4: Extended communication configuration for
VHF/UHF communication to a PSTN
Radio/telephone
interconnect
Codan HF
transceiver
VHF/UHF
transceiver
Remote
VHF/UHF
transceiver
3031
Crosspatch
STN
Remote HF
transceiver
Fixed or mobile
crosspatch station
Remote
VHF/UHF
transceiver
VHF/UHF communication network
Codan HF
transceiver
HF communication network
Remote HF
transceiver
Fixed telephone station
Telephone
communication network

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