RigExpert TI-3000 User manual

TI-3000 RigExpert®
User’s manual
USB Transceiver
Interface

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Introduction
Operating the TI-3000
Front and rear panels
Transceiver and computer connection
Annexes
Annex 1: Specifications
Annex 2: Adjusting input and output audio levels
Table of contents

User’s manual
Thank you for purchasing a RigExpert
TI-3000 USB Transceiver Interface! We
did our best to make it powerful yet easy
to use.
RigExpert TI-3000 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, as
well as other useful functions (such as
measuring levels of a signal from the air)
by using a computer.
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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• 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, re-
quires the interface to provide a squelch
input to detect if the radio channel is
busy.
In RigExpert TI-3000, the squelch input is
assigned to the DCD line of the COM port
used for PTT and CW outputs.
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Front panel:
1. ON. Lights when the RigExpert TI-3000
device is plugged in and the drivers are
installed.
2. CW. Shows transmissions in CW
mode.
3. PTT. Indicates when the transceiver
transmits.
4. CAT. Monitors CAT data exchange
between transceiver and computer.
5. Main. Input level, channel 1 (main
receiver audio).
6. Sub. Input level, channel 2 (sub-
receiver audio).
7. Out. Output level (audio to the trans-
ceiver).
Front and rear panels
Operating the
TI-3000
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Rear panel:
8. TRANSCEIVER. 25-pin transceiver
connector.
9. USB IN. Connect to the computer USB
port.
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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-3000 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
RigExpert TI-3000. Cables for most mod-
ern 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-3000.
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-3000 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-3000.
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General features:
• Transceiver audio interface for operating
digital modes
• CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver)
system
• PTT and CW outputs
• 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
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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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-3000
Dimensions: 145x 110x 40 mm
(5.7 × 4.9 × 1.6 in)
Operating temperature: 0…40 °C
(32…104 °F)
Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
Warranty: 2 years
RigExpert TI-3000 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-3000.

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Doc. date: 27-Nov-2019
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