RigExpert TI-5000 User manual

TI-5000 RigExpert®
User’s manual
USB Transceiver
Interface

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Introduction
Operating the TI-5000
Front and rear panels
Transceiver and computer connection
Updating the firmware
Annexes
Annex 1: Specifications
Annex 2: Changing audio input and output level
Table of contents

User’s manual
Thank you for purchasing a RigExpert
TI-5000 USB Transceiver Interface! We
did our best to make it powerful yet easy
to use.
RigExpert TI-5000 is a device for
operating phone, CW and digital modes
using personal computer with USB port.
It provides:
• Transceiver audio interface
Analog audio interface is a connection
to transceiver audio output (external
speaker connector or line output) and
transceiver audio input (microphone
connector or line input). Audio interface
enables operating digital modes,
recording and playing voice, as well
as other useful functions (such as
measuring levels of a signal from the air)
by using a computer.
Introduction
Input (main and sub channels) and
output volume levels are adjusted by
potentiometers on the front panel of the
device.
• CAT interface for various transceiver
models
CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver)
system provides control of transceiver
frequency, operating mode and other
functions by computer software. Nor-
mally, modern transceivers have serial
(with various signal levels) link providing
CAT interface.
A separate COM port is created for the
CAT system so the computer software can
communicate to the transceiver.
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ON CW PTT CAT FSK
Speed Main Sub Mic Out
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• FSK output
FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) is a popular
method of transmitting digital messages
over radio primarily used in radioteletype
(RTTY) mode. Most transceivers provide
FSK modulator feature to make the RTTY
signal stable and clear.
A separate COM port is created for the
FSK function.
• PTT and CW output functions
Transceivers provide PTT (Push To Talk)
and CW (Continuous Wave) keyer inputs
to allow setting the transmitter on or off
and operating CW using external device
(PTT pedal, CW bug or paddle, terminal
node controller, or personal computer).
A separate COM port is created for PTT/
CW outputs.
•Squelch input
Some software, such as EchoLink,
requires the interface to provide a squelch
input to detect if the radio channel is
busy.
In RigExpert TI-5000, the squelch input is
assigned to the DCD line of the COM port
used for PTT and CW outputs.
• CW keyer
Built-in RigExpert implementation of
WinKey.
WinKey is a Morse keyer that is designed
to attach to a PC’s serial port and provide
accurate transmitter keying from a Win-
dows based ham radio software.
A separate COM port is created for
WinKey.
• Microphone and foot switch inputs
This function enables using the TI-5000
in voice modes. When the foot switch
is pressed, audio from microphone is
immediately transmitted by the rig. In
addition, audio stream is fed into the
computer (via left audio channel) to be
recorded by voice keyer software. Micro-
phone level is adjustable.
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Front panel:
1. Speed. CW speed pot for the WINKEY
keyer. May be deactivated by software.
2. ON. Lights when the RigExpert TI-
5000 device is plugged in and the drivers
are installed.
3. CW. Shows transmissions in CW mode.
4. PTT. Indicates when the transceiver
transmits.
5. CAT. Monitors CAT data exchange
between transceiver and computer.
6. FSK. Lights when RigExpert TI-5000 is
sending FSK data.
7. Main. Input level, channel 1 (main
receiver audio).
8. Sub. Input level, channel 2 (sub-
receiver audio).
9. Mic. Microphone signal level.
10. Out. Output level (audio to the
transceiver).
Front and rear panels
ON CW PTT CAT FSK
Speed Main Sub Mic
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Out
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Rear panel:
11. MIC1. Microphone input connector
(3.5 mm).
12. MIC2. Microphone input connector
(3.5 mm).
13. FOOTSW. Foot switch, RCA socket.
14. TRANSCEIVER. 25-pin transceiver
connector.
15. PADDLE. CW paddle input (3.5 mm).
16. USB IN. Connect to the computer
USB port.
17. USB OUT. USB hub output to connect
USB devices such as computer mouse.
TRANSCEIVER
PADDLE
USB IN
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MIC1
FOOTSW
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MIC2USB OUT
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Transceiver and
computer connection
The connection to your transceiver is
made by using a specialized cable. A
specific type of the cable depends on
the manufacturer and the model of the
transceiver.
Please watch the marking to make
sure all plugs are inserted properly to
corresponding sockets located on your
transceiver.
You may either order a transceiver cable with your TI-5000 or assemble it yourself.
See the schematic diagrams on our website, www.rigexpert.com .
A number of analog and digital signals are
routed between your transceiver and Rig-
Expert TI-5000. Cables for most modern
rigs (Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, Ten-Tec,
Elecraft) are available; future rigs are sup-
ported by design of the universal 25-pin
connector of RigExpert TI-5000.
The squelch connection is not available in all cables manufactured by our company.
The user has to add this connection, if necessary.
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Use a standard USB A-B cable (up to 5
meters long) to connect your RigExpert
TI-5000 to a USB port of your computer.
It is recommended to use USB sockets
located at the back panel of the PC.
Once the cable is connected, computer
detects a new device. No drivers required
for modern operating systems.
More info on www.rigexpert.com/ti-5000.
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Updating the firmware
• Connect your RigExpert TI-5000 to your
computer
Use a standard USB A-B cable (up to 5
meters long) to connect your RigExpert
TI-5000 to a USB port of your computer.
It is recommended to use USB sockets
located at the back panel of the PC.
• Start the RigExpert Flash Tool
You may find Flash Tool at the Downloads section of the website, www.rigexpert.com.

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• Press Next to continue
• Choose the option of update
You may update your TI-5000 via Internet or with local file (you may find firmware file
at the Downloads section of the website, www.rigexpert.com). After choose press Next
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• Wait until RigExpert Flash Tool will finish the update firmware of your TI-5000
• Press Finish button
Now your TI-5000 is ready for use!
This process is fail-safe: in case of a problem, just start over.

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General features:
• Transceiver audio interface for operat-
ing digital modes, voice recording and
playback
• Microphone and foot switch inputs
• CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver)
system
• FSK output
• PTT and CW outputs
• CW keyer (WinKey)
• Squelch input
Computer connection:
• USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector
• Powered from the USB port (consuming
100 mA maximum)
• No external power supply needed
Audio interface:
• Insulated from digital nets
• Maximum input/output amplitude is 1V
• Input/output samplerate: 8 to 48 kHz
• True 16-bit DAC/ADC used
• Volume levels are adjusted by the front
panel potentiometers
• External microphone input with level
control
• Recording QSO audio stream
CAT serial port:
• Baudrate: 300-115200 baud
• Electrical compatibility: RS-232, CI-V,
TTL or inverted-TTL (Yaesu, Icom,
Kenwood, Ten-Tec, Elecraft and JRC
transceivers)
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FSK output:
• Baudrate: 45-1200 baud
• Open collector output
External microphone and foot switch
inputs
• Electret or dynamic microphone
• Microphone level is adjusted by front
panel potentiometer and on-board jumper
• Foot switch input accepts “dry contact”
or open-collector sources
PTT/CW outputs:
• PTT output: open collector and TTL-
level
• CW output: open collector
• Maximum current is 500 mA
System requirements:
• Desktop or laptop computer with USB
1/2/3 compliant port
• Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32 or 64-bit),
Mac OS or Linux operating system
Annex 1
Specifications

RigExpert TI-5000
Dimensions: 20 x 10 x 4 cm
(7.9 ×3.9 ×1.6 in)
Operating temperature: 0…40 °C
(32…104 °F)
Weight: 300 g (10.58 oz)
Warranty: 2 years
RigExpert TI-5000 is made in Ukraine.
Transceiver connection:
• Single 25-pin connector for transceiver
cable
• Various transceiver models supported
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Annex 2
Adjusting input and output
audio levels
You can adjust input and output audio levels by regulators on the front panel.
However, it is possible to increase range of input and output audio levels by using 6
switches which are located on bottom side of TI-5000.
ON
OFF
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Main
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ON
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OFF
Sub
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Mic
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OFF
Out
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1:100
1:1
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Made in Ukraine
Doc. date: 28-Feb-2018
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