Midian Electronics TS-120-VX1 User manual

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TS-120-VX1
Multi-Format ANI Encoder with Lone Worker & Man-Down
Manual Revision: 2013-04-03
Covers Software Revisions:
VS-1XXX: 01.53.00 & Higher
Covers Hardware Revisions:
VS-VX1: D & Higher
This manual & product supports the following radios:
Portables: VX-350, VX-410, VX-420, VX-450, VX-460, VX-600, VX-800, VX-820, VX-900, VX-920
Mobiles: VX-2100, VX-2200, VX-4000, VX-4100, VX-4200, VX-4500, VX-4600, VX-5500, VX-6000

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HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Voltage 4.75-9.5 VDC
Operating Current
Power Save Mode (COR Operation) 2.5 mA typical
Power Save Mode (VOX Operation) 10 mA typical
Repeat Operation 17.5 mA typical
Average w/COR Power Save (80-10-10 cycle) <5 mAh
Average w/COR Power Save (90-5-5 cycle) <4 mAh
Operating Temperature -30 - +60 C
Frequency Response 300-3000 Hz
Input Impedance >45 k
Input Level (TX) 0.05-2.5 VPP
Input Level (RX) 0.05-2.5 VPP
Audio Output Impedance < 1200 Ohm
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
1. Test the radio for functionality.
2. Program the unit per the Product Programming Section of this manual.
3. Install the unit into the radio per the Hardware Installation Section of this manual.
4. Program the radio per the Radio Programming Section of this manual.
*** Midian is not responsible for any damage/loss resulting from the use of Midian’s products.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Midian’s TS-120 Series products encode ANI and Emergency ANI to display on ANI display decoder to identify
which field unit is being keyed. The following is a list of benefits provided by ANI systems:
Allows dispatchers to know who he or she is talking to.
Identify system abusers.
Identify emergency conditions.
Assign calls fairly.
The TS-120 offers ANI & Emergency ANI in Motorola’s MDC-1200, Kenwood’s FleetSync, Harris’ G-Star (aka
GE-Star), DTMF and 5-tone. The TS-120 can be used with Midian’s ADD, CAD, DDU and TRC Series products
for monitoring ANI and ENI transmissions.
The TS-120 also offers a Lone Worker feature for man-down applications. If the unit does not receive any user
interaction (PTT or Lone Worker Reset button) for a programmable period of time the unit can key the radio and
send the Emergency ANI.

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PRODUCT PROGRAMMING
Midian’s TS-120-VX1 is programmed using the KL-4 programmer. Please reference the KL-4 manual for setup
instructions of the programming software and hardware. From the product selection screen on the MPS software,
select the TS-120-VX1 from the list and click OK.
Set the parameters of the scrambler software to fit the application. If any clarifications on a feature are required,
move the mouse cursor over the feature name until the question mark appears and right click, a definition of the
feature will be shown.
After entering the parameters, save the file by going to File - Save As. Enter the file name in the File Name block
and click “Save”. Saving the file will allow for quick and easy reprogramming of units.
Programming: Plug the board onto the KL-4, connect the green clip lead to the Program In hole and connect the
yellow clip lead to the Program Out hole. Push the power button on the KL-4 and click “Program Unit” in the MPS
software. The LED on the KL-4 will faintly flash if programmed successfully.
Reading: Plug the board onto the KL-4, connect the green clip lead to the Program In hole and connect the
yellow clip lead to the Program Out hole. Push the power button on the KL-4 and click “Read Unit” in the MPS
software.
Program OutProgram In

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Wake on COR/Wake on VOX: Select the appropriate method for busy detection.
COR Hold-Up Time: This is a drop out time for the unit to go back to sleep.
VOX Settings > Sensitivity: This is a threshold detection based on the energy level in the audio.
VOX Settings > Attack Time: This sets the minimum time before the unit will detect VOX based on the sensitivity
setting.
VOX Settings > Decay Time: This sets the time before the unit will drop the VOX detection. Be certain to set this
long enough so that you do not have drop outs between words or on brief pauses.
Beep Options > Power Up: Enables a short beep sequence that takes place immediately after power-up.
Beep Options > Error: This beep may be triggered by any input event if programmed to do so. For example, if a
long press on the Mode Input is not assigned to a function, it may be configured to generate the error beep.
Beep Options > Mode: Not currently used.
Beep Options > Go Ahead: If selected, the unit will emit a short beep to let the user know the leading ANI has
been transmitted and it is okay to talk.
Beep Options > Wake Up Beep: Enables a short beep to be sent over the air immediately after PTT is pressed.
Enabling this beep is recommended when the 'Wake on VOX' feature is used. This may also be used to get the
attention of the party receiving a call.
Beep Options > Courtesy Beep: If selected, once the unit is done transmitting it will generate a courtesy tone to
let others know it is done transmitting.
Beep Options > Enable Side Tone Pin: This box must be checked if the Power Up and Error beeps are to be
used.

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Common PTT: Check this box.
Trunking Delay Enable: Check this box if using a trunking system. This will cause the unit to hold off transmitting
the ANI until it has received a channel acquisition acknowledgement from the radio.
Key-Up Delay: This sets the amount of time the unit waits after keying the radio before it transmitting the ANI.

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Protocol Format: Select the desired signaling format in which the ANI and ENI will be transmitted.
ANI Position: This can be set for the beginning of transmission (leading), end of transmission (trailing) or both.
Tone Duration: This field only applies to DTMF and 5-Tone formats and sets the length of each tone.
Tone Gap Duration: This field only applies to DTMF and sets the length of the gap between tones.
Fleet ID: This field only applies to FleetSync and sets the Fleet ID of the unit.
Unit ID: This sets the ANI of the unit.
Message: This field only applies to G-Star.
Status: This field only applies to G-Star.
Repeat Delay: This sets the time after sending an ANI that the unit will wait before sending another ANI.

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Protocol Format: This displays the format selected on the ANI tab.
Fleet ID: This field only applies to FleetSync and sets the Fleet ID for the ENI.
Unit ID: This sets the Emergency ANI of the unit.
Message: This field only applies to G-Star.
Status: This field only applies to G-Star.
Transmit Forever: If selected the ENI will transmit continuously at the repeat interval until canceled.
Transmit Count: This sets the number of times the ENI will be sent.
Repeat Interval: This sets the time between ENI transmissions.
PTT Resets/Cancels ENI: If selected, pressing the PTT button will either reset the Lone Worker’s Transmit Delay
time or cancel the transmission of the ENI.
Live Mic Enable: If selected the unit will enable the mic of the radio to transmit mic audio to the dispatcher.
Revert to Clear: Currently not used.
Locator Tone Enable: If selected the unit will emit tones out the radio’s speaker.

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Transmit Delay: In Lone Worker mode, if the user does not interact with the radio before this amount of time
passes, the ENI sequence will be transmitted. This time is in seconds.
Warning Tone Enable: This will generate a tone sequence to alert the user the ENI is about to be transmitted.
Warning Tone Delay: In Lone Worker mode, if the user does not interact with the radio before this amount of
time passes, the emergency warning tone will be sounded. This amount of time must be less than that of the
Transmit Delay for the warning tone to be sounded. Also, the Warning Tone Enable box must be checked for the
tone to be sounded. For example, based on the screen shown above after 105 seconds of no activity the unit will
generate warning tones. The user then has 15 seconds to interact with the radio to keep the Transmit Delay time
of 120 seconds expiring and the ENI being transmitted.
Continuous Warning Enable: This will generate a constant tone to alert the user the ENI is about to be
transmitted.
Power-up with Lone Worker on: If checked the unit will be in Lone Worker mode when the radio is turned on.
This eliminates the need for the user to use the mode input to turn the Lone Worker mode on.
Motion Resets Delay Timers: This is a future feature that is currently not available in this module. This field
requires the unit be equipped with an accelerometer. The unit can then use the accelerometer to detect motion
based on the Motion Sensitivity setting to determine if the user is in distress in addition to requiring interaction
with the radio.
Motion Sensitivity: This is a future feature that is currently not available in this module. This field requires the
unit be equipped with an accelerometer. This sets a level of motion required to reset the Transmit Delay timer.
Some work environments may have an inherent level of motion that would be detected by lower settings of the
accelerometer, so a higher level of sensitivity might be needed. Midian recommends experimenting to determine
the best sensitivity setting for the work environment.

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PTT > Active Polarity: This sets whether the unit looks for an active low or active high to send the ANI.
PTT > Debounce: If checked the unit will require a continuous active state for 30 msec before accepting the PTT.
Mode > Type: Select whether the switch is Momentary or Latched for Lone Worker on/off and reset.
Mode > Active Polarity: Select the active polarity of the mode switch.
Mode > Debounce: If checked the unit will require a continuous active state for 30 msec before accepting the
mode change.
The remaining fields set how the switch is used (short press, long press or double press) and for which function
(Lone Worker enable or Lone Worker Reset).