Pulsar TCF-10B User guide

TCF–10B
FREQUENCY-PROGRAMMABLE
FREQUENCY-SHIFT CARRIER
TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER
System Manual
CF44—VER05
(Replaces CF44—VER04)
Technologies, Inc.
4050 NW 121st Avenue
Coral Springs, FL USA 33065
1–800–785–7274
www.pulsartech.com
Printed December 2004

Technologies, Inc.

1
Product Description
2
Applications and Ordering Information
3
Installation
4
Test Equipment
5
Installation/Adjustment Procedures
6
Signal Path
7
Design Verification Tests
8
Maintenance
9
Power Supply Module
10
Keying Module
11
Transmitter Module
12
10W PA Module
13
RF Interface Module
14
Universal Receiver Module
15
Receiver Logic Module
16
Optional EM Output Module
17
Optional Voice Adapter Module
18
Optional Trip Test Unit Module
TCF–10B
System Manual
Table
of
Contents

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Important Change Notification
This document supersedes the TCF–10B Frequency-Programmable Frequency-Shift Carrier
Transmitter/Receiver System Manual CF44–VER04. The following list shows the most recent publication
date for each chapter. Publication dates in bold type indicate changes to that chapter since the previous
publication. For these chapters, the specific pages that have changed are listed for easy reference. Note that
only significant changes, i.e., those changes which affect the technical use and understanding of the
document and the TCF–10B equipment, are reported. Changes in format, typographical corrections, minor
word changes, etc. are not reported. Note also that in some cases text and graphics may have flowed to a
different page than in the previous publication due to formatting or other changes. The page numbers
below show the current pages on which the reported changes appear.
Each reported change is identified in the document by a change bar, || placed to its immediate left and/or
right, just like the ones on this page.
Chapter Number & Title Publication Date Pages with Changes
|| Front Section December 2004 ii, v
|| 1. Product Description December 2004 1, 8
|| 2. Applications and Ordering Information December 2004 11, 16
|| 3. Installation December 2004 5
4. Test Equipment April 1997
|| 5. Installation/Adjustment Procedures December 2004 5, 12, 13
|| 6. Signal Path December 2004 5 (11x17)
|| 7. Design Verification Tests December 2004 5
8. Maintenance October 2001
|| 9. Power Supply Module December 2004 1, 4, 5
||10. Keying Module December 2004 1
||11.Transmitter Module December 2004 1, 2, 3, 4
||12. 10W PA Module December 2004 1, 4
||13. RF Interface Module December 2004 1
14. Universal Receiver Module October 2001
||15. Receiver Logic Module December 2004 1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 13
||16. EM Output Module December 2004 1
||17. Optional Voice Adapter Module December 2004 1
||18. Optional Trip Test Unit December 2004 3, 9
Note: due to design changes, nomenclature throughout this document indicating 300, 600 & 1200 Hz has been changed to 380,
800 & 1600 Hz respectively.

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e recommend that you become acquainted with the information in this manual before ener-
gizing your TCF–10B system. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to
the equipment, and may affect the equipment warranty. If you mount the carrier set in a cabinet,
it must be bolted to the floor or otherwise secured before you swing out the equipment, to
prevent the installation from tipping over.
You should not remove or insert printed circuit modules while the TCF–10B is energized.
Failure to observe this precaution can result in undesired tripping output and can cause
component damage.
PULSAR does not assume liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit
described herein. PULSAR reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
reliability, function or design. Specifications and information herein are subject to change
without notice. All possible contingencies which may arise during installation, operation, or
maintenance, and all details and variations of this equipment do not purport to be covered by
these instructions. If you desire further information regarding a particular installation,
operation, or maintenance of equipment, please contact your local Pulsar Technologies, Inc.
representative.
Copyright ©
By Pulsar Technologies, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PULSAR does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
!
W
ESD Warning!
YOU MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED, TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM
STATIC ELECTRICITY, BEFORE HANDLING ANY AND ALL MODULES OR
EQUIPMENT FROM PULSAR.
All semiconductor components used, are sensitive to and can be damaged by the
discharge of static electricity. Be sure to observe all Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
precautions when handling modules or individual components.
IMPORTANT

Preface
Scope
This manual describes the functions and features of the TCF–10B Power Line Carrier Transmitter/
Receiver. It is intended primarily for use by engineers and technicians involved in the installation,
alignment, operation, and maintenance of the TCF–10B.
Equipment Identification
The TCF–10B equipment is identified by the Catalog Number on the TCF–10B chassis nameplate. You
can decode the Catalog Number using the information in Chapter 2.
Production Changes
When engineering and production changes are made to the TCF–10B equipment, a revision notation (Sub
number) is reflected in the style number and related schematic diagrams. A summary of all Sub numbers
for the particular release is shown on the following page.
Warranty
Our standard warranty extends for 60 months after shipment. For all repaired modules or advance replace-
ments, the standard warranty is 90 days or the remaining warranty time, whichever is longer. Damage
clearly caused by improper application, repair, or handling of the equipment will void the warranty.
Equipment Return & Repair Procedure
To return equipment for repair or replacement:
1. Call your PULSAR representative at 1–800–785–7274.
2. Request an RMA number for proper authorization and credit.
3. Carefully pack the equipment you are returning.
Repair work is done most satisfactorily at the factory. When returning any equipment, pack it in
the original shipping containers if possible. Be sure to use anti-static material when packing the
equipment. Any damage due to improperly packed items will be charged to the customer, even
when under warranty.
Pulsar Technologies, Inc. also makes available interchangeable parts to customers who are
equipped to do repair work. When ordering parts (components, modules, etc.), always give the
complete PULSAR style number(s).
4. Make sure you include your return address and the RMA number on the package.
5. Ship the package(s) to:
Pulsar Technologies, Inc.
Communications Division
4050 NW 121st Avenue
Coral Springs, FL USA 33065
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Overview of this Document
Chapter 1 – Product Description, including specifications
Chapter 2 – Applications and related catalog numbers for ordering purposes
Chapter 3 – Installation
Chapter 4 – Test Equipment
Chapter 5 – Installation/Adjustment procedures
Chapter 6 – Signal Path (for use during testing)
Chapter 7 – Design Verification procedures
Chapter 8 – Maintenance
Module circuit descriptions and troubleshooting procedures are in the remaining chapters.
The TCF–10B circuitry is divided into seven (7) standard modules. In addition, Voice Adapter, Electro-
mechanical, and Trip Test Unit modules are available as options.
Contents of Carrier Set
The TCF–10B carrier set includes the style numbers, listed below, with appropriate sub numbers repre-
senting revision levels. (To determine related style numbers, you may also refer to Figure 2-25.)
Module Style Sub Number
|| Power Supply 1617C38 GXX 6
|| Keying 1606C50 GXX 9
|| Transmitter C020-TXMNN-001 2
|| 10W PA 1606C33 G01 21
|| RF Interface 1609C32 G01 9
|| Receiver/FSK Discriminator C020-RXVMN-202 6
|| Universal Receiver C020-RXVMN-203 7
|| Receiver Logic CF20-RXLMN-0XX 6
|| EM Output 1606C53 G01 7
|| Voice Adapter C020-VADMN-001 4
|| Transmitter w/Trip Test Unit C020-TXMMN-102 2

FIGURES
Figure No. Page No.
1-1 TCF–10B Transceiver Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–5
1-2 TCF–10B Transmitter (only) Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–6
1-3 TCF–10B Receiver (only) Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7
1-4 Front Panel for 2-Frequency, Transfer Trip or Unblock Applications . . . . . . . . . .1–8
1-5 Front Panel for 3-Frequency, Transfer Trip and Unblock Applications . . . . . . . . .1–8
1-6 Front Panel for 2-Frequency, Phase Comparison Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–8
2-1 Simplified Unblock Receiver Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1
2-2 Transceiver Unit Connections, 2 Freq. set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2
2-3 Basic Logic Diagrams for Directional Comparison Unblocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2
2-4 Basic Logic Diagrams for Underreaching Transfer Trip Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
2-5 Basic Operation of the Dual Phase Comparison
Pilot Relaying System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–5
2-6 Basic Segregated Phase Comparison Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7
2-7 Basic Operation of the Segregated Phase Comparison System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–9
2-8 Conventional Phase Comparison Response to an
Outfeed Condition Block Tripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–9
2-9 Typical Threshold Setting for Offset Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–9
2-10 Response of Segregated Phase Comparison System with Offset Keying . . . . . .2–10
2-11 Transceiver Unit Conn. 2 Freq. set (Single Channel DTT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–11
2-12 Direct Transfer Trip for Transformer Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–12
2-13 Direct Transfer Trip for Shunt Reactor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–12
2-14 Dual Channel Direct Transfer Trip with Throwover to Single Channel . . . . . . . .2–13
2-15 Dual Channel Direct Transfer Trip with Throwover to Single Channel . . . . . . . .2–13
2-16 3-Frequency System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–15
2-17 Transceiver Unit Conn. 3 Freq. Set (Unblock Relaying and DTT) . . . . . . . . . . . .2–16
2-18 Three Terminal line application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–17
2-19 Hybrid Connections - Two Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–17
2-20 Hybrid Connections - Single Bi-Directional Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–17
2-21 Hybrid Connections - Dual Bi-Directional Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–19
2-22 Hybrid Connections - Four Transmitters (Equal Losses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–19
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2-23 Hybrid Connections - Four Transmitters (Unequal Losses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–20
2-24 20 Vdc Auxiliary Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–23
2-25 Catalog Numbers / Module Style Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–24
3-1 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3-2 Cable Termination Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4
3-3 Mechanical Outline Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9
3-4 Connection Drawing and Jumper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10
4-1 Extender Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–2
6-1 Functional Block Diagram (11x17 Pull Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
9-1 Power Supply Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–1
9-2 Power Supply Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–4
9-3 Power Supply Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–5
10-1 Keying Module Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–1
10-2 Keying PC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–6
10-3 Keying Module Internal Logic (G01 Shift down to trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–7
10-4 Keying Module Internal Logic (G03 Shift up to trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–8
10-5 Keying Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–9
11-1 Transmitter Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–1
11-2 Transmitter Component location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–3
11-3 Transmitter Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–4
12-1 10W PA Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–1
12-2 10W PA Component location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–3
12-3 10W PA Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–4
13-1 RF Interface Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–1
13-2 RF Interface Component location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–3
13-3 RF Interface Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–4
14-1 Universal Receiver Module — Simplified Signal Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . .14–1
14-2 Universal Receiver/FSK Receiver Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–2
14-3 Universal Receiver/FSK Receiver Location of SW1 Dip switch & J3 . . . . . . . .14–8
15-1 Simplified Signal Flow Diag. for 2-Frequency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–1
15-2 Simplified Signal Flow Diag. for 3-Frequency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–2
15-3 Front Panel for 2-Frequency Directional Comparison Applications . . . . . . . . . . .15–4
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15-4 Front Panel for 3-Frequency Directional Comparison Applications . . . . . . . . . . .15–5
15-5 Front Panel for 2-Frequency Phase Comparison Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–5
15-6 Receiver Logic External (Rear Panel) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–6
15-7 2-Frequency Directional Comparison Functional Block Diagram (11x17) . . . . . .15-7
15-8 3-Frequency Directional Comparison Functional Block Diagram (11x17) . . . . . .15-8
15-9 Phase Comparison Functional Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–9
15-10 Receiver Logic Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–21
15-11 Receiver Logic Schematic (Sheet 1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–22
15-12 Receiver Logic Schematic (Sheet 2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–23
15-13 Receiver Logic Schematic (Sheet 3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–24
16-1 EM Output Module Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–1
16-2 EM Output Component location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–3
16-3 EM Output Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–4
17-1 Voice Adapter Module — Simplified Signal Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–1
17-2 Voice Adapter Module Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–4
17-3 Voice Adapter Module Component location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–6
17-4 Voice Adapter Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–7
17-5 Voice Adapter Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–8
17-6 Connections for Remote Phone and External Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–9
17-7 External Alarm Circuit for Use with Module Front Panel Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–9
17-8 Handset Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–10
18-1 TTU Transmitter Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–1
18-2 Interconnecting cables for TTUs in Receiver only/Transmitter only chassis . . . .18–5
18-3 Schematic of TTU Daughter Board (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–6
18-4 Schematic of TTU Daughter Board (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–7
18-5 Component Layout for TTU Daughter Board (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–8
18-6 Transmitter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–9
18-7 TTU 2-Frequency Checkback Trip Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–10
18-8 TTU 2-Frequency Real Trip Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–11
18-9 TTU 3-Frequency Checkback Trip Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–12
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TABLES
Table No. Page No.
1-1 System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–9
1-2 Transceiver Chassis Alarms w/CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
1-3 Receiver Only Chassis Alarms w/CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
1-4 Transmitter Only Chassis Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
1-5 Electro Mechanical Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12
1-6 Electro Mechanical Output Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12
1-7 Keying Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12
1-8 Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–13
1-9 Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–13
1-10 Power Requirement Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–14
1-11 Weight and Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–14
1-12 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–15
1-13 Altitude Dielectric Strength De-rating for Air Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–16
1-14 Altitude Correction for Maximum Temperature of Cooling Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–16
1-15 Voice Adapter Option Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17
2-1 Operation of the Directional Comparison Unblocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3
2-2 Operation of Underreaching Transfer Trip Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3
2-3 TCF–10B Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–21
2-4 TCF–10B Catalog Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–22
3-1 Receiver (SW1 settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
3-2 Receiver (SW1-1 set to the OFF position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
4-1 Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1
7-1 Voltage Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
7-2 Voltage Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3
7-3 Transmitter Output Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3
7-4 Transmitter LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3
7-5 Output Frequency Shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
7-6 Keying Module Links, LEDs, Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
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Table No. Page No.
7-7 FSK Receiver (SW1-1 settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
7-8 FSK Receiver (SW1-1 set to the OFF position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
7-9 Phase Comparison Units (Only) Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9
7-10 2-Frequency Directional Comparison Units (Only) Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–10
7-11 3-Frequency Directional Comparison Units (Only) Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–12
9-1 1617C38 Styles and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–1
10-1 1606C50 Styles and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–1
10-2 Truth Tables for TCF–10B Keying Module (G01 - Shift down to trip) . . . . . . . .10–4
10-3 Truth Tables for TCF–10B Keying Module (G03 - Shift up to trip) . . . . . . . . . . .10–5
11-1 1610C01 /Styles and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–1
12-1 1606C33 Styles and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–1
13-1 1609C32 Styles and Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–1
14-1 Universal Receiver Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–1
14-2 Receiver System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–3
14-3 FSK Frequency Spacing Specifications (Minimum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–4
14-4 Universal Receiver (SW1 settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–5
14-5 Universal Receiver (SW1-1 set to the OFF position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–5
15-1 CF20-RXLMN-00X Styles and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–1
15-2 Trip Delay Switch Settings for POTT/DTT/UB 2F Applications . . . . . . . . . . . .15–11
15-3 Trip Hold Time Switch Settings for POTT/DTT/UB 2F Applications . . . . . . . .15–12
15-4 Guard Hold Time Switch Settings for POTT/DTT/UB 2F Applications . . . . . .15–12
15-5 Unblock Time Switch Settings for POTT/DTT/UB 2F Applications . . . . . . . . .15–12
15-6 Noise Block of Unblock Switch Settings for POTT/DTT/UB 2F Applications .15–13
15-7 Guard Before Trip Switch Settings for POTT/DTT/UB 2F Applications . . . . . .15–13
15-8 Low Level Delay Switch Settings for POTT/DTT/UB 2F Applications . . . . . . .15–13
15-9 Trip Delay Switch Settings for POTT/UB 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–14
15-10 Trip Hold Time Switch Settings for POTT/UB 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . . . .15–15
15-11 Guard Hold Time Switch Settings for POTT/UB 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . . .15–15
15-12 Unblock Time Switch Settings for POTT/UB 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–15
15-13 Noise Block of Unblock Switch Settings for POTT/UB 3F Applications . . . . .15–16

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15-14 Guard Before Trip Switch Settings for POTT/UB 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . .15–16
15-15 Low Level Delay Switch Settings for POTT/UB 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . . .15–16
15-16 Trip Delay Switch Settings for DTT 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–17
15-17 Trip Hold Time Switch Settings for DTT 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–18
15-18 Guard Hold Time Switch Settings for DTT 3F Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–18
15-19 Checkback Trip Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–18
15-20 Polarity Switch Settings for Phase Comparison Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–19
15-21 SPCU/SKBU Switch Settings for Phase Comparison Applications . . . . . . . . . .15–19
16-1 1606C53 Styles and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–1
16-2 Output Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–1
17-1 C020-VADMN Styles and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–1
17-2 Voice Adapter Module Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–3
17-3 DIP Switch Setting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–5
17-4 Default (Normal) Settings for TCF-10B Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–5
18-1 1610C01 Styles and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–1
18-2 TTU Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–4
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1.1 Standard Nomenclature
The standard nomenclature for PULSAR carrier protection equipment is as follows:
Cabinet – contains fixed-racks, swing-racks, or open racks
Rack – contains one or more chassis (e.g., the TCF–10B)
Chassis – contains several printed circuit boards, called modules (e.g., Transmitter or Receiver)
Module – contains a number of functional circuits (e.g., Oscillator or Synthesizer)
Circuit – a complete function on a printed circuit board
1.2 TCF–10B Chassis
The TCF–10B chassis specifications (see Figure 3-3) include standard dimensions of:
Height – 5.25” (133.35 mm), requiring 3 rack units, each measuring 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Width – 19.00” (482.6 mm) Depth – 13.50” (342.9 mm)
Each chassis is notched for mounting in a standard relay rack.
1.3 TCF–10B Modules
The TCF–10B circuitry for the standard modules and the optional Voice Adapter, Electro-Mechanical
Output and Trip Test Unit modules is shown on the Functional Block Diagram in Chapter 6. Circuit
descriptions, with schematic diagrams or block diagrams for each module, are shown in Chapters 9
through 18, along with sub numbers indicating the current revisions for each module, as follows:
Chapter Module Schematic
|| 9. Power Supply 1617C39-6
|| 10. Keying 1606C50-9
|| 11. Transmitter C030-TXMMN-2
|| 12. 10W PA 1606C33-21
|| 13. RF Interface 1609C32-9
|| 14. Receiver C030-RXVMN-7
|| 15. Receiver Logic CF30-RXLMN-6
|| 16. EM Output Module 1606C53-7
|| 17. Voice Adapter C030-VADMN-4
18. TTU – Trip Test Unit 1614C25-3
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1.4 TCF–10B Configurations
There are three different configurations (or sets) for the TCF–10B:
1) Transceiver (Transmitter with Receiver) set
2) Transmitter (only) set
3) Receiver (only) set
1.4.1 Transceiver Set
The Transceiver set (see Figure 1-1) includes the following modules:
•Power Supply • RF Interface • EM Output (Optional)
•Keying • Universal Receiver • Voice Adapter (Optional)
•Transmitter • Trip Test Unit (Optional) • 10W PA
•Receiver Logic
1.4.2 Transmitter (only) Set
The Transmitter (only) set (see Figure 1-2) includes the following modules:
•Power Supply • Transmitter • RF Interface
•Keying • 10W PA • Trip Test Unit (Optional)
1.4.3 Receiver (only) Set
The Receiver (only) set (see Figure 1-3) includes the following modules:
•Power Supply • Receiver Logic • Trip Test Unit (Optional)
•RF Interface • EM Output (Optional) • Universal Receiver
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See Chapter 2, Applications and Ordering Information, for ordering information.
See Chapter 3, Installation, for a summary of jumper controls.

1.5 TCF–10B Module Front Panels
The front (control) panel for each module could include the following types of controls:
•Switches • LEDs • Meter
•Potentiometers • Test Jacks • Push-buttons
All front panels are the same for all TCF–10B versions, with the exception of the Receiver Logic panel.
There are three different Receiver Logic front panels for the TCF–10B, based on the specific application.
1.5.1 2-Frequency, Transfer Trip/Unblock Receiver Logic Front Panel
This panel is shown in Figure 1-4.
Four LEDs provide signal indication for two-frequency, transfer trip/unblock applications:
•Good Channel • Checkback Trip • Trip • Guard
1.5.2 3-Frequency, Transfer Trip/Unblock Receiver Logic Front Panel
This panel is shown in Figure 1-5.
Five LEDs provide signal indication for three-frequency, transfer trip/unblock applications:
• Good Channel • Checkback Trip • UB/POTT Trip • DTT Trip • Guard
1.5.3 2-Frequency, Phase Comparison Receiver Logic Front Panel
This panel is shown in Figure 1-6.
Three LEDs provide signal indication for two-frequency, Phase Comparison applications:
•Good Channel • Trip Positive • Trip Negative
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1.6 TCF–10B Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Amodule’s printed circuit board (PCB) could include the following types of controls:
•Switches • Jumpers • Variable Capacitors
•Potentiometers • Test Points • Impedance Matching Jumpers
1.7 TCF–10B Rear Panel (“Mother Board”)
(See Chapter 3, Section 3.5 for a description of the Rear Panel.)
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Figure 1–1. TCF–10B Transceiver Set (1355D19).
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GOOD CHANNEL
MANUAL
CF44
UNIVERSAL RECEIVER
RCVR LOGIC RF INTERFACE
C2N1B2END
TRANSMITTER VOICE ADAPTER
CALLING P. B .
ALARM
EM. OUTPUT POWER SUPPLY
KEY
10W POWER AMP
CANCEL /RAISE
kHz
LOWER
SET
+10
+5
–10
–15
–20
–5 dB
0
FSK: LOW NOISE
SIGNAL
AM: MARGIN DETECT
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Figure 1–2. TCF–10B Transmitter (only) Set (1355D19).
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