Pentek Talon RTX 2767 User manual

Talon RTX 2767 Operating Manual
Manual Part Number: 800.27670 Rev: 1.0 −March 18, 2015
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OPERATING MANUAL
TALON RTX 2767
Talon®RTX Extreme Recording Systems
500 MS/sec RF/IF Extreme Rackmount Recorder

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Warranty
Pentek warrants its Talon Recorder products to conform to published specifications and to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery, when used under normal operating conditions and within the
service conditions for which they were furnished.
The obligation of Pentek arising from a warranty claim shall be limited to repairing or, optionally, replacing without charge any
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Chapter 1: Overview of the Pentek Talon® RTX 2767
1.1 Features of the Pentek Talon RTX 2767 .............................................................................................1
1.2 Basic Principles of Operation..............................................................................................................2
1.3 Hardware...............................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Software .................................................................................................................................................2
1.5 Specifications.........................................................................................................................................3
1.5.1 PC Workstation (standard configuration) ......................................................................3
1.5.2 Analog Recording Inputs ..................................................................................................3
1.5.2.1 Analog Signal Inputs ......................................................................................3
1.5.2.2 A/D Converters ..............................................................................................3
1.5.2.3 Digital Downconverter ...................................................................................4
1.5.2.4 Sample and Reference Clocks .......................................................................4
1.5.2.5 External Trigger ...............................................................................................4
1.5.3 Analog Playback Outputs .................................................................................................4
1.5.3.1 Analog Signal Outputs ...................................................................................4
1.5.3.2 D/A Converters ..............................................................................................5
1.5.3.3 Digital Upconverters ......................................................................................5
1.5.3.4 Sample and Reference Clocks .......................................................................5
1.5.3.5 External Triggers .............................................................................................5
1.5.4 Physical and Environmental .............................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Hardware Description
2.1 Front of Chassis with Door Closed ....................................................................................................7
Figure 2−1: Front of Chassis with Door Closed.............................................................................7
2.1.1 Front Panel Door .................................................................................................................7
2.1.2 Reset and Start Buttons, EMI Filter ..................................................................................7
2.2 Front of Chassis with Door Open.......................................................................................................8
Figure 2−2: Front of Chassis with Door Open ...............................................................................8
2.2.1 Optional DVD Drive, USB Ports .......................................................................................8
2.2.2 QuickPac Drive Canisters ..................................................................................................8
2.3 Inner Chassis .........................................................................................................................................9
Figure 2−3: Inner Chassis of a Talon RTX System........................................................................9
2.4 Back of Chassis....................................................................................................................................10
Figure 2−4: Back of Chassis .............................................................................................................10
2.4.1 Ethernet, Audio, Video, and USB Connections ............................................................10
2.4.2 Pentek Board I/O Connections ......................................................................................10
2.4.3 Power Connector ..............................................................................................................10
2.5 Chassis Cooling and Filtering...........................................................................................................11
2.6 Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................11
2.7 Military Specifications .......................................................................................................................11

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Chapter 3: Pentek Board I/O Connections
3.1 Pentek Cobalt Model 78651 Input and Output Connections....................................................... 13
3.1.1 Clock Input Connector −CLK ........................................................................................ 13
3.1.2 Trigger Input Connectors −TRIG .................................................................................. 13
3.1.3 Analog Output Connectors −OUT 1, 2 ........................................................................ 13
3.1.4 Analog Input Connectors −IN 1, 2 ................................................................................ 14
3.2 Pentek Cobalt Model 78651 LEDs.................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Link LED −Green ............................................................................................................ 14
3.2.2 User LED −Green ............................................................................................................ 14
3.2.3 Master LED −Yellow ....................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4 PPS LED −Green .............................................................................................................. 14
3.2.5 Over Temperature LED −Red ....................................................................................... 14
3.2.6 Clock LED −Green .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2.7 DAC Underrun LED −Red ............................................................................................. 15
3.2.8 ADC Overload LEDs −Red ............................................................................................ 15
3.3 Pentek Cobalt Model 78671 Input and Output Connections....................................................... 15
3.3.1 Clock Input Connector −CLK IN .................................................................................. 15
3.3.2 Trigger Input Connectors −TRIG .................................................................................. 15
3.3.3 Analog Output Connectors −OUT 1, 2, 3, 4 ................................................................ 15
3.3.4 Sync Bus Connectors −SYNC A, SYNC B .................................................................... 15
3.4 Pentek Cobalt Model 78671 LEDs.................................................................................................... 16
3.4.1 User LED −Green ............................................................................................................ 16
3.4.2 Link LED −Green ............................................................................................................ 16
3.4.3 Over Temperature LED −Red ....................................................................................... 16
3.4.4 Clock LED −Green .......................................................................................................... 16
3.4.5 DAC Alarm LEDs −Red ................................................................................................. 16
3.4.6 DAC Underrun LEDs −Red ........................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4: Starting the System
4.1 Unpacking the Unit............................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Preparing the System for Operation................................................................................................ 17
4.4 Boot−Up Sequence ............................................................................................................................. 18
4.5 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 18
4.6 Safety Precautions and Warnings ................................................................................................... 19

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Talon System
5.1 Introduction: SystemFlow Software ................................................................................................21
5.2 Launching the SystemFlow GUI ......................................................................................................21
5.3 Description of the SystemFlow GUI ................................................................................................22
Figure 5−1: Talon Main Configuration Screen ............................................................................22
5.4 Configure Screen: Talon System Block Diagram ...........................................................................23
Figure 5−2: Configure Screen −Talon System Sample Block Diagram .................................23
5.5 Configuring a Remote Server............................................................................................................24
Figure 5−3: Configure Screen −Remote Server Configuration................................................24
5.6 Configuring the Talon System Using a Profile...............................................................................24
Figure 5−4: Configure Screen −Profile Configuration Buttons...............................................25
5.6.1 Loading a profile ...............................................................................................................25
5.6.2 Saving a Profile .................................................................................................................25
5.7 Configuring the Talon System Using the Configuration Panel ...................................................26
5.7.1 Configuration Panel .........................................................................................................26
Figure 5−5: Configuration Panel....................................................................................26
5.7.2 Configuring Clock Parameters .......................................................................................27
Figure 5−6: Clock Parameters Configuration Screen.................................................27
Table 5−1: Clock Parameters ..........................................................................................28
5.7.3 Configuring Input Channel Parameters ........................................................................29
Figure 5−7: Example of Input Channel Parameters Configuration Screen ...........29
Table 5−2: Input Channel Parameters ..........................................................................30
5.7.4 Configuring Output Channel Parameters .....................................................................31
Figure 5−8: Output Channel Parameters Configuration Screen..............................31
Table 5−3: Channel 1 Output Parameters ....................................................................32
5.8 Sync Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................33
Chapter 6: Recording a Signal
6.1 The Record Screen ..............................................................................................................................35
Figure 6−1: Record Screen................................................................................................................35
6.2 Record Channel Controls ..................................................................................................................36
Figure 6−2: Record Screen: Channel Controls..............................................................................36
6.2.1 File Name and Browse .....................................................................................................36
6.2.2 Overwrite ...........................................................................................................................37
6.2.3 Record Until Manual Stop ...............................................................................................37
6.2.4 Record by Time .................................................................................................................37
6.2.5 Record by File Size ...........................................................................................................37
6.2.6 Loop ....................................................................................................................................38
6.2.7 Master Record ...................................................................................................................39

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Chapter 6: Recording a Signal (continued)
6.2 Record Channel Controls (continued)
6.2.8 Record Button ................................................................................................................... 39
6.2.9 Stop Button ........................................................................................................................ 39
6.2.10 Status .................................................................................................................................. 39
6.2.11 Channel Position (MSs) ...................................................................................................39
6.2.12 Data Rate (MS/s) .............................................................................................................. 39
6.2.13 Data Loss ........................................................................................................................... 40
6.3 Master Record Controls..................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 6−3: Record Screen −Master Controls.............................................................................. 41
6.3.1 Master Record Button ......................................................................................................41
6.3.2 Master Stop Button .......................................................................................................... 41
6.3.3 Record Until Stop −Master Recording ......................................................................... 41
6.3.4 Record by Time −Master Recording ............................................................................. 42
6.3.5 Master Status ..................................................................................................................... 42
6.3.6 Master Data Loss .............................................................................................................. 42
6.3.7 Master Current Position (Secs) ....................................................................................... 43
6.3.8 Record GPS Position ........................................................................................................ 43
6.3.9 Signal Viewer .................................................................................................................... 43
6.3.10 Programmable Recording Start Time ............................................................................ 43
Figure 6−4: Start Time ..................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 7: Recorded Data Format
7.1 IF data .................................................................................................................................................. 45
7.2 Baseband data..................................................................................................................................... 45
7.3 File Header Format ............................................................................................................................ 46
Table 7−1: Talon File Header Format ............................................................................................ 46
Chapter 8: Playing a Recorded File
8.1 The Play Screen................................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 8−1: Play Screen .................................................................................................................... 49
8.2 Play Channel Controls....................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 8−2: Play Screen: Channel Controls.................................................................................. 50
8.2.1 File Name and Browse ..................................................................................................... 50
8.2.2 Start Position ..................................................................................................................... 50
8.2.3 Play Until Manual Stop ...................................................................................................50
8.2.4 Play by Time ..................................................................................................................... 51

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Chapter 8: Playing a Recorded File (continued)
8.2 Play Channel Controls (continued)
8.2.5 Play by File Size ................................................................................................................51
8.2.6 Loop ....................................................................................................................................51
8.2.7 Master Play ........................................................................................................................52
8.2.8 Play Button ........................................................................................................................52
8.2.9 Stop Button ........................................................................................................................52
8.2.10 Status ..................................................................................................................................52
8.2.11 Channel Position (MSs) ....................................................................................................52
8.2.12 Data Rate (MS/s) ..............................................................................................................52
8.2.13 Data Loss ............................................................................................................................53
8.3 Master Play Controls..........................................................................................................................54
Figure 8−3: Play Screen −Master Controls...................................................................................54
8.3.1 Master Play Button ...........................................................................................................54
8.3.2 Master Stop Button ...........................................................................................................54
8.3.3 Play Until Manual Stop −Master Playback ..................................................................54
8.3.4 Play by Time −Master Playback ....................................................................................55
8.3.5 Master Status .....................................................................................................................55
8.3.6 Master Data Loss ..............................................................................................................55
8.3.7 Master Current Position (Secs) .......................................................................................55
8.3.8 File Viewer .........................................................................................................................55
Chapter 9: Monitoring Input Signals with Signal Viewer
9.1 Introduction: the Signal Viewer .......................................................................................................57
9.2 Signal Viewer Displays and Display Controls ...............................................................................58
Figure 9−1: Signal Viewer (Default Display)...............................................................................58
Figure 9−2: Samples/Time Switch..................................................................................................58
Figure 9−3: Amplitude Switch (Time Display)............................................................................59
Figure 9−4: Display Type Switch....................................................................................................59
Figure 9−5: Signal Viewer with Frequency−Time−Intensity Display in Left Window ......60
Figure 9−6: Amplitude Switch (Frequency Magnitude Display).............................................60
9.3 Input Controls .....................................................................................................................................61
9.3.1 Resume, Pause and Close ................................................................................................61
Figure 9−7: Resume, Pause and Close Buttons ...........................................................61
9.3.2 Channel Index and Board Index .....................................................................................61
Figure 9−8: Channel Index and Board Index...............................................................61
9.3.3 FFT Size ..............................................................................................................................61
Figure 9−9: FFT Size.........................................................................................................61

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Chapter 9: Monitoring Input Signals with Signal Viewer (continued)
9.3 Input Controls (continued)
9.3.4 Spectrum Averaging ........................................................................................................62
Figure 9−10: Averaging Control .................................................................................... 62
9.3.5 Baseband / IF Frequency Scale ...................................................................................... 62
Figure 9−11: Baseband / IF Frequency Scale Control ................................................ 62
9.4 Data Displayed ................................................................................................................................... 63
9.4.1 System, Server and Board Model ................................................................................... 63
Figure 9−12: Example of System, Server, and Board Model Fields........................ 63
9.4.2 Signal Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 63
Figure 9−13: Signal Characteristics............................................................................... 63
9.4.3 Amplitude Calculator ......................................................................................................64
Figure 9−14: Amplitude Calculator............................................................................... 64
9.4.4 Distortion Calculator ....................................................................................................... 65
Figure 9−15: Distortion Calculator................................................................................ 65
9.4.5 Resolution Bandwidth Calculator ................................................................................. 65
Figure 9−16: Resolution Bandwidth Calculator ......................................................... 65
Chapter 10: Analyzing Recorded Signals with File Viewer
10.1 Introduction: the File Viewer............................................................................................................ 67
10.2 Differences Between the Signal Viewer and the File Viewer....................................................... 67
10.3 Selecting a File to View...................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 10−1: Playback Controls ...................................................................................................... 68
Figure 10−2: File Viewer File Selection Browser ........................................................................ 69
10.4 Display and Playback Controls........................................................................................................ 70
Figure 10−3: Example of File Viewer............................................................................................. 70
10.4.1 Display Controls ............................................................................................................... 70
10.4.2 Playback Controls ............................................................................................................ 70
Figure 10−4: Play, Pause and Quit buttons.................................................................. 71
10.4.3 Playback Speed ................................................................................................................. 71
Figure 10−5: Playback Speed Switch............................................................................ 71
10.4.4 Spectrum Averaging ........................................................................................................ 72
Figure 10−6: Exponential Averaging Control ............................................................. 72
10.5 Data Displayed ................................................................................................................................... 73
10.5.1 Board, System, Time Stamp, and Optional GPS .......................................................... 73
Figure 10−7: Board, System, Time Stamp, and Optional GPS ................................ 73
10.5.2 Signal Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 73
Figure 10−8: Signal Characteristics............................................................................... 73

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Chapter 10: Analyzing Recorded Signals with File Viewer (continued)
10.5 Data Displayed (continued)
10.5.3 Distortion Calculator ........................................................................................................74
Figure 10−9: Distortion Calculator ................................................................................74
10.5.4 Amplitude Calculator ......................................................................................................75
Figure 10−10: Amplitude Calculator .............................................................................75
10.6 Data Extraction Utility .......................................................................................................................76
Figure 10−11: Playback Controls.....................................................................................................76
Figure 10−12: Data Extraction Utility.............................................................................................76
Chapter 11: Display Controls for Signal and File Viewer
11.1 Display Zooming ................................................................................................................................77
Figure 11−1: Time and FFT (Frequency) Display Controls .......................................................77
Figure 11−2: Time and FFT (Frequency) Display Controls .......................................................77
11.1.1 Horizontal Zoom ..............................................................................................................78
11.1.2 Vertical Zoom ....................................................................................................................78
11.1.3 Windowed Zoom ..............................................................................................................78
11.1.4 Full Screen ..........................................................................................................................78
11.1.5 Point Zoom ........................................................................................................................78
11.1.6 Point Shrink .......................................................................................................................78
11.2 Display Panning..................................................................................................................................79
11.3 Reset Scale −Time and Frequency Displays ..................................................................................79
Figure 11−3: Reset Scale Buttons −Time and Frequency Displays.........................................79
11.4 Cursor Operation................................................................................................................................80
Figure 11−4: Create Cursor Menu...................................................................................................80
Figure 11−5: New Free Cursor 0 ......................................................................................................80
Figure 11−6: Cursor 0 Properties.....................................................................................................81
Figure 11−7: Cursor 0 Attributes.....................................................................................................82
Figure 11−8: Cursor Window with Single Free Cursor and Single−Plot Cursor ..................82

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Chapter 1: Overview of the Pentek Talon®RTX 2767
This chapter provides an overview of this operating manual and an overview of the
Pentek Talon®RTX 2767 recording system. The following information is provided:
•Section 1.1 lists the features of the Talon recording system.
•Section 1.2 describes how the Talon system operates.
•Section 1.3 describes the Talon system’s hardware.
•Section 1.4 describes the Talon system’s software.
•Section 1.5 provides the Talon system’s specifications.
1.1 Features of the Pentek Talon RTX 2767
Pentek's Talon RTX 2767 recording system offers the following features:
• Designed to meet MIL−STD−810 shock and vibration
• Designed to meet EMC/EMI per MIL−STD−461 EMC
•4U19−inch rugged rackmount PC server chassis, 22 inches deep
•Windows
®7 Professional workstation with Intel®Core™ i7 processor
• 400 MHz 14−bit A/Ds or 500 MHz 12−bit A/Ds
• 800 MHz 16−bit D/As
•Real−time aggregate recording rates of up to 5.0 GB/sec
• 200 MHz maximum record and playback signal bandwidths
• Capable of record/playback of IF frequencies to 700 MHz
• Up to four removable QuickPac™ SSD (Solid State Drive) drive canisters with eight
drives each, located on the front panel
• Up to 30 terabytes of storage to NTFS RAID disk array
• SystemFlow®GUI with Signal Viewer analysis tool
• C−callable API for integration of recorder into application
• File headers include time stamping and recording parameters
• Optional GPS for time and position stamping

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1.2 Basic Principles of Operation
The Talon RTX 2767 multiband record and playback system is built to operate under
harsh conditions. Designed to withstand high vibration and operating temperatures,
the RTX 2767 is intended for military, airborne and UAV applications requiring a rug−
ged system. With scalable A/Ds, D/As, and SSD storage, the RTX 2767 can be config−
ured to stream data to and from disk at rates as high as 5.0 GB/sec.
The RTX 2767 uses Pentek’s high−powered Virtex−6−based Cobalt®boards that pro−
vide flexibility in channel count, with optional digital downconversion capabilities.
Optional 16−bit, 800 MHz D/A converters with digital upconversion allow real−time
reproduction of recorded signals.
A/D sampling rates, DDC (Digital Downconversion) decimations and bandwidths, 
D/A sampling rates and DUC (Digital Upconversion) interpolations are among the
GUI−selectable system parameters, providing a fully−programmable system capable of
recording and reproducing a wide range of signals. Optional GPS time and position
stamping allows you to record this critical signal information.
1.3 Hardware
The Talon RTX 2767 uses a shock−and vibration−isolated inner chassis and solid−state
drives to assure reliability under harsh conditions. The chassis uses an in−line EMI fil−
ter along with rear−panel MIL−style connectors to meet MIL−STD−461 emissions
specifications.
Up to four front−panel removable QuickPac drive canisters are provided, each con−
taining up to eight SSDs. Each drive canister can hold up to 7.6 TB of data storage and
allows for quick and easy removal of mission−critical data.
Forced−air cooling draws air from the front of the chassis and pushes it out the back via
exhaust fans. A hinged front door with a serviceable air filter provides protection
against dust and sand.
1.4 Software
The Talon RTX 2767 includes the SystemFlow®recording software. SystemFlow fea−
tures a Windows−based GUI (Graphical User Interface) that provides a simple and
intuitive means to configure and control the recorder. Custom configurations can be
stored as profiles and later loaded as needed, allowing the user to select preconfigured
settings with a single click.
SystemFlow also includes signal viewing and analysis tools that allow you to monitor
the signal before, during, and after a recording session. These tools include a virtual
oscilloscope and a virtual spectrum analyzer.
Built on a Windows 7 Professional workstation, the RTX 2767 allows you to install
post−processing and analysis tools to allow you to operate on the recorded data. The
RTX 2767 records data to the native NTFS file system, providing immediate access to
the recorded data. Data can be off−loaded via two rear−access gigabit Ethernet ports,
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1.4 Software (continued)
SystemFlow includes a complete API (Application Programming Interface) supporting
control and status queries of all operations of the RTX 2767 from a custom application.
For information about using the SystemFlow API, refer to the SystemFlow API User’s
Development Guide (800.27xx2).
1.5 Specifications
1.5.1 PC Workstation (standard configuration)
• Operating System: 64−bit Microsoft®Windows®7 Professional
• Processor: Intel®Core™i7 processor
• Clock Speed: 3.0 GHz or greater
•SDRAM:8GB
• Data Storage:
• Style: Up to four front−panel QuickPac drive canisters; up to
eight SSDs contained in each canister
• Location: Front panel
• Capacity: Up to 30 TB
• Number of Drives: Up to 32 total
• Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, and 6
1.5.2 Analog Recording Inputs
1.5.2.1 Analog Signal Inputs
• Connector Type: Rear−panel female SMA connectors
• Input Type: Transformer−coupled
• Full Scale Input: +5 dBm into 50 ohms
• 3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz
1.5.2.2 A/D Converters
• Type: Texas Instruments ADS5463 or ADS5474 (option −014)
• Sampling Rate (ƒs): 20 MHz to 500 MHz or 20 MHz to 400
MHz (option −014)
• Resolution: 12 bits or 14 bits (option −014)
• A/D Record Bandwidth: ƒs/2 = Nyquist bandwidth
•Anti−Aliasing Filters: External, user−supplied

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1.5 Specifications (continued)
1.5.2 Analog Recording Inputs (continued)
1.5.2.3 Digital Downconverter
•Type:Virtex−6 FPGA, Pentek DDC IP core
• Decimation (D): 2 to 65,536
• IF Center Frequency Tuning: DC to ƒs, 32 bits
• DDC Usable Bandwidth: 0.4*ƒs/D
1.5.2 Analog Recording Inputs (continued)
1.5.2.4 Sample and Reference Clocks
• External Sample Clock: Sine wave, 0 to +10 dBm, AC−
coupled, 50 ohms 20 to 500 MHz, common to all A/Ds
• VCXO Sample Clock: Programmable, 20 to 500 MHz, phase−
locked to 10 MHz reference, common to all A/Ds
• Reference Clock: Sine wave, 0 to +10 dBm, AC−coupled, 50
ohms, 10 MHz, used for phase−locking the VCXO
• Connector Type: Rear panel female SMA connector for
external sample or reference clock input
1.5.2.5 External Trigger
• Number: One common trigger for all input channels
• Input Level: LVTTL with selectable rising or falling edge
• Connector Type: Rear panel female SMA connector
1.5.3 Analog Playback Outputs
1.5.3.1 Analog Signal Outputs
• Output Type: Rear−panel female SMA connectors
• Full Scale Output: +4 dBm into 50 ohms
• 3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz

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1.5 Specifications (continued)
1.5.3 Analog Playback Outputs (continued)
1.5.3.2 D/A Converters
• Type: Texas Instruments DAC5688 or DAC3484, depending
on option set
• Output Sampling Rate: Up to 800 MHz or 1.25 GHz
•Resolution:16bits
• Input Sample Data Rate: 250 or 312.5 MHz
• Output IF: Up to 400 MHz or 625 MHz
1.5.3.3 Digital Upconverters
•Type:Virtex−6 FPGA, Pentek interpolation IP core
• Overall Interpolation: 2 to 65,536 including D/A
1.5.3.4 Sample and Reference Clocks
• External Sample Clock: Sine wave, 0 to +10 dBm, AC−
coupled, 50 ohms 800 MHz or 1.25 GHz, common to all D/As
• VCXO Sample Clock: Programmable, up to 1.25 GHz, phase−
locked to 10 MHz reference, common to all D/As
• Reference Clock: Sine wave, 0 to +10 dBm, AC−coupled, 50
ohms, 10 MHz, used for phase−locking the VCXO
• Connector Type: Rear panel female SMA connector for
external sample or reference clock input
1.5.3.5 External Triggers
• Number: One common trigger for all output channels
• Input Level: LVTTL with selectable rising or falling edge
• Connector Type: Rear panel female SMA connector
1.5.4 Physical and Environmental
• Dimensions: 19" W x 22" D x 7" H
• Weight: 50 lb, approximately
• Operating Temp: –20° to +50° C
• Storage Temp: –40° to +85° C

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1.5 Specifications (continued)
1.5.4 Physical and Environmental (continued)
• Relative Humidity: 10% to 95%, non−condensing
• Operating Shock: Designed to MIL−STD 810F, method 514.5, procedures
I and VI
• Operating Vibration: Designed to MIL−STD 810F, method 514.5,
procedure I
• EMI/EMC: Designed to MIL−STD 461E, CE101, CE102, CS101,
CS113,RE101,RE102, RS101, RS103
• Input Power: 85 to 264 VAC, 47– 400 Hz, 600 W max.

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Chapter 2: Hardware Description
This chapter describes the chassis of Pentek’s Talon RTX 2767.
2.1 Front of Chassis with Door Closed
Figure 2−1shows the Talon RTX 2767 with the door closed.
Figure 2−1: Front of Chassis with Door Closed
2.1.1 Front Panel Door
The front panel door swings open on a hinge on the right side after you
unscrew the two larger thumb screws on the left side. This door covers the
optional DVD drive and the QuickPac removable drive packs. The four
smaller screws on the front panel door hold the dust filter in place. You can
remove the dust filter by removing these screws when the door is open.
2.1.2 Reset and Start Buttons, EMI Filter
To the left of the door are the start and reset buttons for the system, as well
as an EMI filter covering the front space to the left of the door.

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2.2 Front of Chassis with Door Open
Figure 2−2shows the Talon RTX 2767 with the door open.
Figure 2−2: Front of Chassis with Door Open
2.2.1 Optional DVD Drive, USB Ports
The optional DVD drive as well as two USB ports are located on the left side
of the area covered by the chassis door.
2.2.2 QuickPac Drive Canisters
Up to four removable QuickPac drive canisters occupy the space behind the
chassis door. Each QuickPac canister can hold up to eight solid state drives
(SSDs). Each drive is secured with four thumb screws. A dust filter on the
back of the door protects the drives.

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2.3 Inner Chassis
Figure 2−3shows the inner chassis of a Talon RTX system. To enable them to withstand
conditions of high vibration and shock, all Talon RTX systems feature a floating inner
chassis that contains all the critical system components.
This inner chassis is suspended using multi−axis mounts that attenuate externally
transmitted shock and vibration energy. This allows the system to perform reliably in
aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, UAVs or any other environments that are subject to
shock and vibration.
Figure 2−3: Inner Chassis of a Talon RTX System

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2.4 Back of Chassis
The rear view of a Talon RTX 2767 is shown in Figure 2−4below. This may vary
depending on the options chosen for the system.
Figure 2−4: Back of Chassis
2.4.1 Ethernet, Audio, Video, and USB Connections
These connectors are located on the left side of the back of the chassis. The
operating system drive can be internally hard−mounted or can be made
removable.
2.4.2 Pentek Board I/O Connections
The Pentek board I/O connectors are bulkhead−mounted SMA connectors.
These are connected internally to the front panel(s) of the Pentek board(s)
used in the system. The number and model of the Pentek boards will vary
depending on the options you selected, so the appearance of this section of
the back of the chassis will vary.
2.4.3 Power Connector
A four−pin 38999 power connector is located on the right side of the back of
the chassis. Refer to Section 2.6 for information about the power supply.