taiyo TF-711 User manual

USERʼS MANUAL
OF
SYNTHESIZED THERMAL
WEATHER FACSIMILE RECEIVER
T F - 7 1 1
No.: MPP0446
May 2003
Version No.: 1.3

Personal injury or death may be resulted when handled
improperly.
●
A
ll wiring should be properly insulated to prevent electric shock, especially when
using AC power supply of 200V or higher.
Protect wire and cables with pipes from heat or mechanical injury.
●The ground terminal on its rear panel should be connected to the vessel with
copper belt or heavy braided wire.
●Handle LCD (liquid crystal display) carefully not to break its glass.
When the glass is broken, do not touch the liquid in it. Particularly keep it away
from mouth or eye. When you touch the liquid, wash it out with running water.
●Handle carefully the manganese lithium dry cell in the circuit. Do not heat it or
put it into fire.
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Personal injury or damage to property may occur when
handled improperly.
●Use the power supply as defined in the specification.
●Select a position to install the main unit. Avoid rain or water splash, direct
sunshine, strong vibration or high temperature.
Keep a separation larger than 1.1 m from a magnetic compass or 0.9 m from a
steering compass to avoid unfavorable influence.
●Do not use organic solvent such as thinner or alcohol to clean the main unit.
Use soft cloth soaked in neutral detergent solution and well squeezed.
●Use the genuine recording paper (Taiyo Thermal paper, 257mmx60m), and install
it to the main unit in accordance with the procedure indicated in the section 2.6 o
f
the User's Guide.
●Follow local regulations when disposing a main unit or its dry cell.
CAUTION

Page
1.SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
2.INSTALLATION
2.1 Mainunit ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・2
2.2 Wiringofpowersupplycable ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3
2.3 Terminalboard ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・4
2.4 Grounding ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・4
2.5 Receivingantenna ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・5
2.6 Exchangeofarecordingpaper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・6
3.OPERATION
3.1 Descriptionofkey・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・8
3.2 Contrastandbrightness・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・11
3.3 Basicoperation
3.3.1 Channel setting ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・11
3.3.2 Fine-adjustment of frequency,
and selection of a desired frequency ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
3.3.3 Start and stop of recording ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・12
3.3.4 Manualphasing ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・12
3.3.5 Synchronization・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・12
3.3.6 Selectionofreceptionmode・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・13
3.3.7 Timer release and release of keylock in the timer mode ・・・・・14
3.4 Descriptionofsettingmode
3.4.1 Switching of receiver (audio) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・15
3.4.2 Settingoftimerreception・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・15
3.4.3 Sleeptimersetting・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・17
3.4.4 Registrationofnewfrequency・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・17
3.4.5 Time setting
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・18
3.4.6 SettingofISBfrequency・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・19
3.4.7 RAMclearancefunction・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・20
3.4.8 Attentionatthetimeofoperation・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・20
3.5 Operationwithexternalreceiver・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・21
3.6 Connectionofadecoder・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・22
4.MAINTENANCE
4.1 Back-upbattery ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・23
4.2 LubricationandCleaning ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・23
APPENDIX
TABLEOFFACSIMILLESTATION
Areamapofexistingstations
Facsimilestationtable
Layoutdiagram
Outsideview
CONTENTS

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Receiver
Reception : Synthesized double superheterodyne
Frequency range : LF 80.0 ~ 159.9 kHz MF/HF 2.0000 ~ 24.99999 MHz
Mode : F3C
Selectivity : 3.0 kHz at –6 dB
Number of channels : 396 channels
Sensitivity : LF 10µV at 20 dB SINAD MF/HF 2µV at 20 dB SINAD
Channel selection : Automatic or manual, digital with ten-key pad
Tuning indicator : 3 LEDs (light emitting diodes)
Display : 32 characters in 2 lines with LCDs (liquid crystal display)
Audio input : Impedance 600Ω, frequency 1900 ± 400 Hz level 0 dBm,
or high impedance
1.2 Recorder
Recording system : Electronic scanning with thermal head
IOC : Index of cooperation – 576 and 288
Recording speed : 60, 90, 120 scans per minute
Gradation : 9 tones (white, 7 gray levels and black)
Recording paper : Thermal paper (257 mm X60 m)
Line density : 8 dots/mm (total number of dots: 2048)
1.3 Automatic Control
Start/stop : Automatic start or stop by timer program and/or WMO standard
remote control signal (or manual)
Recording rate : Automatic selection of recording rate (or manual)
IOC : Automatic selection of IOC by WMO start signal (or manual)
Phase : Automatic selection of phase matching by passing signal
(or manual)
1.4 Power, Dimension & Weight
Power source : DC 11 ~ 40 V, max. 28 W
AC 100/115/200/220 V, 50 or 60 Hz, max. 36 VA
Dimension : 100(H) X382(W) X340(D) mm
Weight : 8.4 kg ± 0.8 kg (AC type, including recording paper)
7.9 kg ± 0.8 kg (DC type, including recording paper)

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Main unit
Install the TF-711 main unit on a plane desk or a solid and plane wall with 4 pcs. of screws
and washers.
Caution: A print may become blurred if the installation place is uneven. In that case, put
some washers or suitable attachment to adjust the flatness as following figure.
Setscrew for cabinet
Setscrew
For cabinet
Washer
TF-711 main unit

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2.2 Wiring of power supply cable
There are 2 kinds of power supply cable, DC power supply cable (2P), or AC power supply
cable (3P).
2.2.1 DC power supply cable
Use DC power supply cable when the main unit is DC power supply (DC 10 V – 40 V)
type.
Polarity is as follow;
Black wire : Connector socket 1 “–“ (minus)
White wire : Connector socket 2 “+” (plus)
2.2.2 AC power supply cable
Use AC power supply cable when the main unit is AC power supply (AC 100/115/200/230
V) type.
The voltage specified at the time of an order is set. When you change voltage, please
change a setup of the power supply part of the main unit.
＋ (White)
2 1
16-P2F
Lookingfromreceptacleside
DCPowercableVCTF-0.75
2
1 − (Black)
(White)
21
16-P3F
Lookingfromreceptacleside
ACPowercableVCTF-0.75
3
1 (Black)
3
Nopolarity

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2.3 Terminal board
Use terminal board on the rear panel of the main unit for the connection between BK,
external receiver or decoder. Insert a connection wire in a terminal in the following ways.
Note: Use connection wire with single core 0.4~1.0mmØ or standard twist core
0.3mm2~0.7mm2.
2.4 Grounding
A GND terminal is on the rear panel of the main unit.
Be sure to ground the main unit using attached earth wire (3m KIV wire 50/0.45 with copper
tube terminal).
Insertaconnectionwiretoahole
whilepressingthepushknob
Pushknob
Wirehole
Connection
wire
Pressapushknobby
ascrewdriver
Terminalboard
Peeloffvinylsheath
ofthewireabout10mm

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2.5 Receiving antenna
Following antennas are suitable to use as the receiving antenna for the TF-711.
A) Antenna coupler TFM-01 + 2 m whip antenna (supplied by us as option)
B) Whip antenna (6 m ~ 8 m)
C) Wire antenna (Reverse-L or T type)
Note: Generally, whip antenna is suitable for reception over 6 MHz, and wire antenna is
suitable for reception under 6 MHz.
Receiving sensitivity would become worse when using one antenna for other receivers and/or
transmitters through multi-coupler. In that case, please use other antenna or install
exclusive antenna.
Be sure to connect BK especially for following case in order to avoid from burning trouble of
antenna coil/receiver circuit.
A) In case of using same antenna which is used for a transmitter
B) When a transmitting antenna is located near to receiving antenna of TF-711
Use high frequency coaxial cable as an antenna cable.
When using optional antenna coupler TFM-01, turn ON the switch S1 on BK board inside
the main unit.

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2.6 Exchange of a recording paper
(1) Remove the front cover, up the paper
cutting plate, slide the paper feed lever
in the direction of rear.
(Ref. Fig.1)
(2) Set the roll paper to the holder by
pressing a paper guide to left side.
(Ref. Fig.2)
Note:
A
paper detection sensor is at the
middle-left of the holder, and is
weak against a shock. Therefore, be
careful to do not damage it when
setting the roll paper.
(3) Pull out the end of paper upwards
from under the rubber roller.
(Ref. Fig.3)
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
①
②

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(
6) Install the front cover.
A
t that time, place the end of paper
above the front cover.
(Ref. Fig.6)
Fig.6
(5) Return the paper cutting plate to the
original position.
Fig.5
(4) Pull down ahead the paper feed lever,
pulling the end of paper a little ahead.
(Ref. Fig.4)
Fig.4
③

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3. OPERATION
The unit, with antenna(s) and power supply, receives and records signal automatically by
the control of APSS when desired channels have been set.
3.1 Description of key
Program key : For preparation to mode setting.
One of following modes can be selected by pressing
key and next, a key.
Be sure to follow instruction of the indicator in
selecting a mode. To cancel a setting, press the
key to reset to the initial display of selection mode.
Then,pressa keytoresetorthe key
to set the standard operation mode.
PRG PRG
C
N
0〜9
N
0〜9
1 1 key
2 2 key
3 key
3
4 4 key
5 5 key
6 6 key
9 key
9
PRG
: Switch the receiver, internal or external
: Set timer reception
: Set sleep timer
: Set a new frequency or change stored frequency
: Set clock time
: Set ISB
: Clear RAM

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Dimmer key : For adjusting a backlight brightness of the LCD
indicator, 4 levels selectable.
Speed key : For selection of SPD (speed).

IOC key : For selection of IOC.

Up key : Channel up in the channel mode or frequency up in
the frequency mode.
Left key : For manual phasing in recording (towards left).
 A press of the key shifts 2.5% of the paper width.
Right key : For manual phasing in recording (towards right).
A press of the key shifts 2.5% of the paper width.
Down key : Channel down in the channel mode or frequency
down in the frequency mode. 
Reverse key : (REV) For reversal of black-white of the recording.
or dot key (.) Decimal point in setting time or frequency.
A press of the key alternates the (REV)/(.).

Frequency key : For selection of frequency mode from channel mode
and for shift to frequency setting in the frequency
mode. For frequency setting, press FRQ key and
enter frequency with keys and key.
(unit: 0.1kHz, Available frequency for setting are
within 80-159.9kHz or 2-24.9999MHz.)
DIM
DIM
2
IOC
SPD
4
6
8
FRQ
N
0〜9 REV
・
REV
・

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Channel key : For selection of channel mode from frequency mode,
and for shift to the channel setting in the channel
mode. For setting a channel, press key and
enter channel number with three keys.
The channel covers 000〜443 (existent frequency)
and 450〜724 (new frequency).
  
Clear key : For deletion of memorized value in a set mode and for
return to the standard operation mode from a set
mode.

Record key : To start and stop recording. In the non-recording
mode, a press of key sets automatic phasing
mode and recording starts when phasing is completed.
In the automatic phasing, a press of key stops
the automatic phasing and starts recording. A press
of key while recording stops recording.
○key : Time display (clock function)

Number key : To enter number or mode.

Entry key : To acknowledge setting.
E
RCD
CH
C
RCD
5
N
0〜9
RCD
RCD
CH
Fig.1Panel
ＴＦ−７１１ 
POWER
ON VOLUME
OFF
SYNC
RCD
TIMER
TUNE PRG
DIM
SPD
IOC
FRQ
CH
REV
●
RCD
1 3
7 9
C 0 E
2
4 56
8
Contrast knob (under the panel)
N
0〜9

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3.2 Contrast and brightness
Contrast of LCD display depends on the visual angle and the temperature and hence,
be sure to adjust it with the contrast knob (see Fig. 1) for optimum result at the time of
installation. The backlight brightness of the LDC can be adjusted in four stages by
pressingthe key.

3.3 Basic operation
Power switch is on the left of the front panel. When the power is turned on, the
channel at the last power off is displayed.


These two display modes are selected alternatively by pressing key or
key.
Channel number is displayed with 3 figures. Upper 2 figures are assigned for a
station and last figure represents its own frequency code.
3.3.1 Channel setting
A press of key in the channel display mode scrolls channel number.
Selection of a channel is possible by pressing key first and next, three keys.
When a station is chosen with two keys and the key is pressed, asterisk
mark (＊) appears in the 3rd figure and the most sensitive frequency of that station is
selected automatically.
3.3.2 Fine-adjustment of frequency, and selection of a desired frequency
In the frequency display mode, fine-adjustment of the frequency with a step of 0.1kHz
is possible by pressing key. Best tuning is indicated when the green
LED is lit on the TUNE display.
It is also possible to select a desired frequency by pressing key first and next,
four〜six keyswith key(availablefrequencyforsettingarewithin80.0〜
159.9kHz or 2000.0〜24999.9kHz).
T
he channel [000] is displayed as an example.
C
on the left top shows channel display mode.
DIM
C000 JMH 3622.5
S120 I576
000 JMH F 3622.5
S120 I576
F
before frequency shows frequency display mode.
FRQ
CH
CH
N
0〜9
N
0〜9
N
0〜9
FRQ
REV
・
REV
・
△▽
△▽

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3.3.3 Start and stop of recording
(1) Start
Recording starts automatically (Start/Stop, Phase, Speed, IOC) by receiving the
APSS signal. To start halfway of the received picture, press key once and
automatic speed setting and auto-phasing mode are set. Then, recording starts
upon phasing is completed. When the phase signal for automatic start is not
received, recording does not start. Then, press key again for manual
recording.
(2) Stop
Recording stops automatically when auto stop signal is received. In the absence of
auto stop signal or to stop halfway, press key.
3.3.4 Manual phasing
In manual recording mode or when the phasing is not completed in the proper
position by auto phasing, be sure to adjust the phase using the key.
The phase signal shifts by 2.5% of the paper width or about 6.4mm per keying.
3.3.5 Synchronization
When a recorded picture (phase signal, etc.) drifts to left or right, be sure to adjust the
synchronization with SYNC knob to stop drift.

When the picture is such as shown in the left illustration (①), turn the knob counter-
clockwise. In case of the right illustration (②), turn the knob clockwise.
RCD
RCD
RCD
SYNC Turn
clockwise
Turn counter-
clockwise
①②

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3.3.6 Selection of reception mode
The reception mode refers IOC, speed, and normal/reverse printing and modes. The
former two (IOC and speed) are automatically selected by receiving the APSS signal
and phase signal. For the latter two modes, desired ones should be selected manually.
(1) Speed and IOC
When incorrect speed or IOC is selected in
manual recording or when auto-recording has
started at improper position, its setting can be
changed with following procedure.
a) Change of speed
Press key, then the display on the right
appears. Press key to select correct
speed.
b) Change of IOC
Press key, then the display on the right
appears. Press key to select correct
IOC.
(2) Reverse mode
When recorded picture is reversed (white/black),
follow the procedure below.
Press key, then the display on the right
appears. Press key to select mode.
(3) Time display
A built-in clock is provided. The present time is
displayed by pressing key in the standard
operation mode. When the displayed time is
not correct, be sure to reset the time by
following the instructions in 1.4.5.
Right display indicates April 10, Tuesday, 12:00.

SPEED:120
1-120 2-90 3-60
IOC:576
1-576 2-288
N
0〜9
⑤
REV
・
SPD
IOC
N
0〜9
N
0〜9
REVERSE:
1-OFF 2-ON
C000 JMH 3622.5
APR 10 TUE 12:00

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3.3.7 Timer release and release of keylock in the timer mode
When the timer is in operation (except sleep timer), function of each key (except
key) is locked to keep set values and hence, ordinary keying is inhibited.
To release this timer or keylock in the timer mode, follow the procedure below.
(1) In the timer standby mode (time for the next
recording is displayed):
Press key then the message on the right
is displayed. Then, a press of key
releases the timer operation and shifts the mode
to the standard operation mode. By pressing
key before fix the timer release, the
timer standby mode is maintained.
(2) In the timer operation mode (standard operation
being displayed):
Press the key and the message on the
right appears. Fixing with the key
releases the keylock (even though in the timer
operation mode, each key function is revised and
all operations are possible). To release the
timer mode in such a case, refer to 1.4.2.
When the keylock off is displayed, it is possible
to clear the keylock off with the key.
3.4 Description of setting mode
Shift to a set mode is made by pressing the key.
When the mode is set, the message on the right is
shown. Pressing the key in this mode, the
standard operation mode is reset.
When a key is pressed, it is possible to set
one of the following modes as explained in
1.4.1~1.4.6. To cancel a setting after shifting to the
setting mode and before fix it, press the key.
Pressing the key resets to the initial setting
mode (as displayed above).
C
PRG E
C
PRG E TIMER RCV : OFF ?
PUSH E KEY
KEY LOCK : OFF ?
PUSH E KEY
DIM
SET PRG. NO. 1-9
ESC PUSH C KEY
PRG
C
N
0〜9
PRG
PRG

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3.4.1 Switching of receiver (audio)
Switching of the internal or external receiver is set by the following procedure.
Press key. Then the receiver switching
mode is set and message on the right appears.
The displayed number 1 is for internal receiver, 2
is for external receiver. Pressing the key
after setting a key, completes the setting.
3.4.2 Setting of timer reception
This unit has 16 booking functions and each timer is set as follows.
Press key. Then the timer reception
setting mode is set and the message is shown on
the right. The displayed number correspond to
the following entries respectively.
1 : Release
2 : Setting
3 : Re-calling (readout of the booking data)
4 : Entry booking
(1) Release
Press key. Then the message is shown
on the right. Pressing the key releases
the timer mode
(2) Setting
Press key. Then the message is shown
on the right.
Select booking number(s), 0~F, by pressing
key. The display shown on the
right is an example when selecting booking
number “0”.
Then, press key to fix the selection
Plural selection of the booking numbers are
acceptable. The display shown on the right is
an example when select and fix the booking
number “0”, “1”, “2” and “3”.
Press the key to complete the setting.
AF IN : INT
1-INT 2-EXT
E
N
0〜9
1
TIMER RCV : 1-OFF
2-ON 3-RCL 4-STR
TIMER RCV : OFF
PUSH E KEY
SET REG No. 0-F
PUSH △/▽＆ &E KEY
TIMER RCV NO.: 0
2
1
E
2
E
TIMER RCV NO.: 3
0123
△▽

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(3) Re-calling (readout of the booking data)
Press key. Select a booking number to
beconfirmedbypressing key.
Then, contents of the booking data is displayed.
(4) Entry booking
Press key.
Select a timer number for booking by pressing
key. Then, the unit will ask
whether the number is correct or not. Fix the
number by pressing the key or enter a
new number if the number is not correct.
The display on the right shows when the
number 1 is set.
Then, enter a channel number with three keys (or press two keys and
key for automatic setting of the maximum sensitive frequency) and fix with the
key or reset a channel with the key.
Further, set a day of the week with
keyandfixitwiththe key.
Then, set start and end time with keys
from 00:00 to 23:59.
After setting is competed, fix it with the
key. To change the time while setting, press the
key to reset the time.
After fix with the key, the setting is
displayed as shown on the right. The message
on the right is for setting: Channel No.000 at
JMH 3MHz, booking No.1, starting Monday
08:00 and ending 09:00.
Be sure to give one minute or longer for time
interval between start times of booking.
For example, 12:00~12:30 for No.1 and
12:31~13:00 for No.2.
3
△▽RECALL TIMER REG
SET REG NO. 0−F
STORE TIMER REG
SET REG NO. 0−F
R1 SET CHANNEL
NO. in 3 FIGURES
4
△▽
E
N
0〜9
N
0〜9
REV
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E C
R1 C000 SET DAY
OF THE WEEK by△▽
R1 C000 MON
SET START／STOP
08：00−09：00？
PUSH E KEY
000 JMH 3622.5
1MON 08:00−09:00
△▽
E
N
0〜9
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3.4.3 Sleep timer setting
The sleep timer indicates the sleep mode after a specified time for reception has passed
and its setting is made as following.
Press key. Then the message is shown on
the right. The displayed numbers refer to the
following operations.
1 : Release
2 : Setting
(1) Release
Select “1” in the above message, and fix with
key. (displayontheright)
Note: When the system is in the sleep mode,
press & keys to shift the
mode to the standard operation mode.
(2) Setting
Select “2” in the above message, and enter
desired time to sleep by key (max. 23:59),
and fix it with key. To correct or change
the entered time before pressing key,
press the key for resetting.
3.4.4 Registration of new frequency
Registration of a new frequency (450~724) or re-writing of an existent frequency
(CH000~443) can be made in the following procedure.
Press the key, and the frequency
registration mode is set. Then, message shown
on the right appears.
Enter a channel number with three keys.
Right example is for channel 000.
To change the entered number, use the key.
Then, enter a call sign with the &
the key,andfixitwiththe key.
To correct call sign, press key and re-enter
a call sign before pressing key.
The message on the right shows when AAA (3
figures) is entered.
Then, enter a frequency (3~6 figures) with
keys and key with a unit of 0.1kHz
EPRG
E
C
5
3
N
0〜9
E
SLEEP MODE : OFF
1-OFF 2-ON
SLEEP MODE : OFF
PUSH E KEY
E
SLEEP TIME :
SET SLEEP TIME
CHANNEL PROGRAM
SET CH in 3 FIGS
N
0〜9
C
△▽E C000 SET CALL S−
ign by KEY
△▽･
E
C
CALL SIGN : AAA
SET FREQUENCY
N
0〜9
REV
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