Talon RTS 2706 User manual

Manual Part Number: 800.27060 Rev: 3.2 −March 16, 2014
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OPERATING MANUAL
TALON RTS 2706
Talon® RTS Commercial Rackmount Recorders
200 MS/sec RF/IF 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.
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thorized modification, or extreme environmental conditions, that fall outside of the scope of the product’s environmental
specifications.
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Date Rev Comments
5/2/11 −
1/17/12
Preliminary For information about revisions to the Preliminary version of this manual, contact Pentek.
1/17/12 1.0 Added Appendix C, Global Positioning System (Option 261) and Disk Drive Installation
appendix is now Appendix D. Chapter 1, Section 1.2, and Section 1.4: added description of
Option 270. Section 1.1, added GPS option. Revised Section 4.12.
1/23/12 1.1 Revised Section 4.9.1, Section 4.9.2, Section 4.12.3, and Table 4−8.
3/19/12 1.2 Added Section 4.11.1.2, Section 4.11.2.7, and Figure 4−22. Revised Figures 4−19, 4−20, and 4−
21. Revised Section 4.11.1 and Table 7−1.
5/8/12 1.3 Chapter 1, Section 1.2, and Section 1.4: added description of Option 271. Revised Figure 4−3,
Figure 4−4, Figure 4−17, Figure 4−12, Figure 4−19, Figure 4−23, Table 2−2, Table 4−2, Table
4−7, and Table 4−8. Replaced example profiles in Section 4.9. Changed Megabyte to
Megasample throughout Section 4.11 and Section 4.12.
5/22/12 1.4 Corrected the data type of the GPS fields in Table 7−1, Talon File Header Format.
6/25/12 2.0 Added Section 1.4.9, Section 2.1.4, Figure 2−4, and Section 4.11.2.9. Revised Figures 4−19, 4−
20, 4−21, 4−22, 4−26, 4−28, 4−30, 4−42, 4−43, 4−45, and 4−62. Revised Section 1.2, Section
4.14.3, Section 4.14.4, Section 4.14.12, Section 4.15.12, and Section A.1.
12/12/12 2.1 Revised Chapter 2 to reflect chassis variations. Revised Chapter 4 to reflect additional board
configuration screens.
5/1/13 2.2 Revised Warranty. Removed product options list from Chapter 1. See 2706 data sheet.
5/14/13 2.3 Revised Table 4−8.
6/3/13 2.4 Revised footnote for Table 4−2, Table 4−3, Table 4−5, and Table 4−7.
6/4/13 2.5 Revised Table 4−8.
8/4/14 3.0 Restructured the document.
9/3/14 3.1 Updated Chapter 9 for Revision 3.12 of the Signal Viewer. Added Section 5.8. Addressed KB
Cases 1431 and 1433.
3/16/15 3.2 Chapter 1, revised based on updated datasheet. Chapter 7, added data format information.
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Service and Repair
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After the form is completed in its entirety and submitted, Pentek shall e−mail you a receipt and start processing your request.
Once your request has been approved, Pentek shall e−mail you an RMA number, shipping instructions, and a quotation, if the
product is out of warranty.
Carefully package the product in its original packaging if it is still available, and ship it to Pentek prepaid (if within the US) or free
domicile DDP (if outside the US). Pentek shall not be responsible for loss or damage in shipment to Pentek, so you are strongly
encouraged to insure the shipment for its full replacement value.
When the work is completed, we will return the product to you along with a statement of work performed.
Service phone: 201−818−5900 • fax: 201−818−5697 • email: [email protected]
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Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. PCI, PCI Express, PCIe, and PCI−SIG are trademarks or registered trademarks of PCI−SIG. Symmetricom is a regis−
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Chapter 1: Overview of the Pentek Talon RTS 2706
1.1 Features of the Pentek Talon RTS 2706..............................................................................................1
1.2 Basic Principles of Operation..............................................................................................................2
1.3 Hardware...............................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Software .................................................................................................................................................2
1.5 Talon RTS 2706 Specifications.............................................................................................................3
1.5.1 PC Workstation ...................................................................................................................3
1.5.2 Analog Signal Inputs ..........................................................................................................3
1.5.3 A/D Converters ..................................................................................................................3
1.5.4 Digital Downconverter ......................................................................................................3
1.5.5 Analog Signal Outputs ......................................................................................................4
1.5.6 Digital Upconverter and D/As .........................................................................................4
1.5.7 Sample and Reference Clocks ...........................................................................................4
1.5.8 Physical and Environmental .............................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Hardware Description
2.1 Front of Chassis.....................................................................................................................................5
Figure 2−1: Front of Chassis ..............................................................................................................5
2.1.1 CD/DVD R/W Optical Drive ...........................................................................................5
Figure 2−2: Close−up View of CD/DVD Drive and SATA Drives...........................6
2.1.2 Removable SATA RAID Drives ........................................................................................6
2.1.3 Controls and Indicators on the Front of the Chassis .....................................................7
Figure 2−3: Controls and Indicators on the Front of the Chassis ..............................7
2.2 Back of Chassis......................................................................................................................................8
Figure 2−4: Back of Chassis ...............................................................................................................8
2.2.1 IEC Power Receptacles .......................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Pentek Board I/O, Optional GPS, and Video Connections ..........................................8
2.2.3 PC Motherboard I/O Panel ...............................................................................................8
Chapter 3: Pentek Board I/O Connections
Table 3−1: Recording/Playback Options.........................................................................................9
Table 3−2: Documentation for Pentek Cobalt PCIe Boards Used in a Talon System............9

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Chapter 4: Starting the System
4.1 Unpacking the Unit............................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Preparing the System for Operation................................................................................................ 11
4.4 Boot−Up Sequence ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.5 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 12
4.6 Safety Precautions and Warnings ................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 5: Configuring the Talon System
5.1 Introduction: SystemFlow Software................................................................................................ 15
5.2 Launching the SystemFlow GUI...................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Description of the SystemFlow GUI................................................................................................ 16
Figure 5−1: Talon Main Configuration Screen............................................................................ 16
5.4 Configure Screen: Talon System Block Diagram........................................................................... 17
Figure 5−2: Configure Screen −Talon System Sample Block Diagram................................. 17
5.5 Configuring a Remote Server ........................................................................................................... 18
Figure 5−3: Configure Screen −Remote Server Configuration ............................................... 18
5.6 Configuring the Talon System Using a Profile .............................................................................. 18
Figure 5−4: Configure Screen −Profile Configuration Buttons............................................... 19
5.6.1 Loading a profile .............................................................................................................. 19
5.6.2 Saving a Profile ................................................................................................................. 19
5.7 Configuring the Talon System Using the Configuration Panel................................................... 20
5.7.1 Configuration Panel ......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 5−5: Configuration Panel ................................................................................... 20
5.7.2 Input Channel Clock Parameters ................................................................................... 21
Figure 5−6: Input Channel Clock Parameters Configuration Screen..................... 21
Table 5−1: Input Channel Clock Parameters .............................................................. 22
5.7.3 Configuring Input Channel Parameters ....................................................................... 23
Figure 5−7: Example of Input Channel Parameters Configuration Screen........... 23
Table 5−2: Input Channel Parameters.......................................................................... 24
5.7.4 Output Channel Clock Parameters ................................................................................ 25
Figure 5−8: Output Channel Clock Parameters Configuration Screen.................. 25
Table 5−3: Output Channel Clock Parameters ........................................................... 26
5.7.5 Configuring Output Channel Parameters .................................................................... 27
Figure 5−9: Output Channel Parameters Configuration Screen ............................. 27
Table 5−4: Output Channel Parameters....................................................................... 28
5.8 Sync Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 29

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Chapter 6: Recording a Signal
6.1 The Record Screen ..............................................................................................................................31
Figure 6−1: Record Screen................................................................................................................31
6.2 Record Channel Controls ..................................................................................................................32
Figure 6−2: Record Screen: Channel Controls..............................................................................32
6.2.1 File Name and Browse .....................................................................................................32
6.2.2 Overwrite ...........................................................................................................................33
6.2.3 Record Until Manual Stop ...............................................................................................33
6.2.4 Record by Time .................................................................................................................33
6.2.5 Record by File Size ...........................................................................................................33
6.2.6 Loop ....................................................................................................................................34
6.2.7 Master Record ...................................................................................................................35
6.2.8 Record Button ....................................................................................................................35
6.2.9 Stop Button ........................................................................................................................35
6.2.10 Status ..................................................................................................................................35
6.2.11 Channel Position (MSs) ....................................................................................................35
6.2.12 Data Rate (MS/s) ..............................................................................................................35
6.2.13 Data Loss ............................................................................................................................36
6.3 Master Record Controls .....................................................................................................................37
Figure 6−3: Record Screen −Master Controls ..............................................................................37
6.3.1 Master Record Button ......................................................................................................37
6.3.2 Master Stop Button ...........................................................................................................37
6.3.3 Record Until Stop −Master Recording ..........................................................................37
6.3.4 Record by Time −Master Recording .............................................................................38
6.3.5 Master Status .....................................................................................................................38
6.3.6 Master Data Loss ..............................................................................................................38
6.3.7 Master Current Position (Secs) .......................................................................................39
6.3.8 Record GPS Position .........................................................................................................39
6.3.9 Signal Viewer ....................................................................................................................39
6.3.10 Programmable Recording Start Time ............................................................................39
Figure 6−4: Start Time......................................................................................................39
Chapter 7: Recorded Data Format
7.1 IF data...................................................................................................................................................41
7.2 Baseband data .....................................................................................................................................41
7.3 File Header Format.............................................................................................................................42
Table 7−1: Talon File Header Format.............................................................................................42

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Chapter 8: Playing a Recorded File
8.1 The Play Screen................................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 8−1: Play Screen .................................................................................................................... 45
8.2 Play Channel Controls....................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 8−2: Play Screen: Channel Controls.................................................................................. 46
8.2.1 File Name and Browse ..................................................................................................... 46
8.2.2 Start Position ..................................................................................................................... 46
8.2.3 Play Until Manual Stop ................................................................................................... 46
8.2.4 Play by Time ..................................................................................................................... 47
8.2.5 Play by File Size ................................................................................................................ 47
8.2.6 Loop ................................................................................................................................... 47
8.2.7 Master Play ........................................................................................................................ 48
8.2.8 Play Button ........................................................................................................................ 48
8.2.9 Stop Button ........................................................................................................................ 48
8.2.10 Status .................................................................................................................................. 48
8.2.11 Channel Position (MSs) ...................................................................................................48
8.2.12 Data Rate (MS/s) .............................................................................................................. 48
8.2.13 Data Loss ........................................................................................................................... 49
8.3 Master Play Controls ......................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 8−3: Play Screen −Master Controls .................................................................................. 50
8.3.1 Master Play Button ........................................................................................................... 50
8.3.2 Master Stop Button .......................................................................................................... 50
8.3.3 Play Until Manual Stop −Master Playback ................................................................. 50
8.3.4 Play by Time −Master Playback .................................................................................... 51
8.3.5 Master Status ..................................................................................................................... 51
8.3.6 Master Data Loss .............................................................................................................. 51
8.3.7 Master Current Position (Secs) ....................................................................................... 51
8.3.8 File Viewer ........................................................................................................................ 51
Chapter 9: Monitoring Input Signals with Signal Viewer
9.1 Introduction: the Signal Viewer ....................................................................................................... 53
9.2 Signal Viewer Displays and Display Controls............................................................................... 54
Figure 9−1: Signal Viewer (Default Display) .............................................................................. 54
Figure 9−2: Samples/Time Switch.................................................................................................. 54
Figure 9−3: Amplitude Switch (Time Display) ........................................................................... 55
Figure 9−4: Display Type Switch ................................................................................................... 55
Figure 9−5: Signal Viewer with Frequency−Time−Intensity Display in Left Window...... 56
Figure 9−6: Amplitude Switch (Frequency Magnitude Display) ............................................ 56

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Chapter 9: Monitoring Input Signals with Signal Viewer (continued)
9.3 Input Controls .....................................................................................................................................57
9.3.1 Resume, Pause and Close ................................................................................................57
Figure 9−7: Resume, Pause and Close Buttons ...........................................................57
9.3.2 Channel Index and Board Index .....................................................................................57
Figure 9−8: Channel Index and Board Index...............................................................57
9.3.3 FFT Size ..............................................................................................................................57
Figure 9−9: FFT Size.........................................................................................................57
9.3.4 Spectrum Averaging ........................................................................................................58
Figure 9−10: Averaging Control.....................................................................................58
9.3.5 Baseband / IF Frequency Scale .......................................................................................58
Figure 9−11: Baseband / IF Frequency Scale Control.................................................58
9.4 Data Displayed....................................................................................................................................59
9.4.1 System, Server and Board Model ...................................................................................59
Figure 9−12: Example of System, Server, and Board Model Fields ........................59
9.4.2 Signal Characteristics .......................................................................................................59
Figure 9−13: Signal Characteristics ...............................................................................59
9.4.3 Amplitude Calculator ......................................................................................................60
Figure 9−14: Amplitude Calculator ...............................................................................60
9.4.4 Distortion Calculator ........................................................................................................61
Figure 9−15: Distortion Calculator ................................................................................61
9.4.5 Resolution Bandwidth Calculator ..................................................................................61
Figure 9−16: Resolution Bandwidth Calculator..........................................................61
Chapter 10: Analyzing Recorded Signals with File Viewer
10.1 Introduction: the File Viewer............................................................................................................63
10.2 Differences Between the Signal Viewer and the File Viewer.......................................................63
10.3 Selecting a File to View ......................................................................................................................64
Figure 10−1: Playback Controls.......................................................................................................64
Figure 10−2: File Viewer File Selection Browser.........................................................................65
10.4 Display and Playback Controls ........................................................................................................66
Figure 10−3: Example of File Viewer .............................................................................................66
10.4.1 Display Controls ...............................................................................................................66
10.4.2 Playback Controls .............................................................................................................66
Figure 10−4: Play, Pause and Quit buttons..................................................................67
10.4.3 Playback Speed .................................................................................................................67
Figure 10−5: Playback Speed Switch ............................................................................67
10.4.4 Spectrum Averaging ........................................................................................................68
Figure 10−6: Exponential Averaging Control..............................................................68

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10.5 Data Displayed ................................................................................................................................... 69
10.5.1 Board, System, Time Stamp, and Optional GPS .......................................................... 69
Figure 10−7: Board, System, Time Stamp, and Optional GPS ................................ 69
10.5.2 Signal Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 69
Figure 10−8: Signal Characteristics............................................................................... 69
10.5.3 Distortion Calculator ....................................................................................................... 70
Figure 10−9: Distortion Calculator................................................................................ 70
10.5.4 Amplitude Calculator ...................................................................................................... 71
Figure 10−10: Amplitude Calculator............................................................................. 71
10.6 Data Extraction Utility....................................................................................................................... 72
Figure 10−11: Playback Controls .................................................................................................... 72
Figure 10−12: Data Extraction Utility ............................................................................................ 72
Chapter 11: Display Controls for Signal and File Viewer
11.1 Display Zooming................................................................................................................................ 73
Figure 11−1: Time and FFT (Frequency) Display Controls ....................................................... 73
Figure 11−2: Time and FFT (Frequency) Display Controls ....................................................... 73
11.1.1 Horizontal Zoom .............................................................................................................. 74
11.1.2 Vertical Zoom ................................................................................................................... 74
11.1.3 Windowed Zoom ............................................................................................................. 74
11.1.4 Full Screen ......................................................................................................................... 74
11.1.5 Point Zoom ........................................................................................................................ 74
11.1.6 Point Shrink ....................................................................................................................... 74
11.2 Display Panning ................................................................................................................................. 75
11.3 Reset Scale −Time and Frequency Displays.................................................................................. 75
Figure 11−3: Reset Scale Buttons −Time and Frequency Displays......................................... 75
11.4 Cursor Operation ............................................................................................................................... 76
Figure 11−4: Create Cursor Menu .................................................................................................. 76
Figure 11−5: New Free Cursor 0...................................................................................................... 76
Figure 11−6: Cursor 0 Properties .................................................................................................... 77
Figure 11−7: Cursor 0 Attributes .................................................................................................... 78
Figure 11−8: Cursor Window with Single Free Cursor and Single−Plot Cursor.................. 78

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Appendix A: Rugged Transit Case (Option 262)
A.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1
A.2 Description.............................................................................................................................................1
Figure A−1: Rugged Transit Case with Casters and Doors Closed ...........................................2
Figure A−2: Empty Rugged Transit Case with Casters and Both Doors Open .......................3
Figure A−3: Rugged Transit Case with Talon RTS 2706 and Keyboard/Monitor Installed .4
Appendix B: Rackmount Keyboard / Monitor (Option 263)
B.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1
B.2 Opening the Keyboard/Monitor........................................................................................................1
Figure B−1: Rackmount Keyboard / Monitor in Rugged Transit Case (Options 263 & 262) 1
Appendix C: Global Positioning System (Option 261)
Figure C−1: Example of GPS (Option 261) in Pentek Talon RTS 2706 System .......................1
Appendix D: Disk Drive Installation
D.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1
D.2 Description.............................................................................................................................................1
Figure D−1: Drive Bays and Corresponding LEDs .......................................................................1
Figure D−2: Disk Drive Identification Label.................................................................................2

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Rev.: 3.2
Chapter 1: Overview of the Pentek Talon RTS 2706
This chapter provides an overview of this operating manual and an overview of the
Talon RTS 2706 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 RTS 2706
Pentek's Talon RTS 2706 recording system offers the following features:
• Complete multiband recording and playback system
•4U19−inch industrial rackmount PC server chassis
•Windows
®7 Professional workstation with Intel®Core™i7 processor
• 200 MHz max. 16−bit A/D sampling for recording −up to eight channels
• 1.25 GHz max. 16−bit D/A sampling for playback −up to eight channels
• 80 MHz max. record and playback signal bandwidths
• Can record and play back IF frequencies up to 700 MHz
•Real−time aggregate recording rates of up to 1.6 GB/sec
• Removable solid state drives (SSDs)
• Up to 100 TB of storage to NTFS RAID disk array
• RAID levels of 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50
• SystemFlow®GUI with signal viewer analysis tool
•C−callable API for integration of recorder into application
• File headers include time stamping and recording parameters
• DDC decimation and DUC interpolation range from 2 to 65,536
• Optional GPS for time and position stamping

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1.2 Basic Principles of Operation
The Talon®RTS 2706 is a multiband recording and playback system for recording and
reproducing high−bandwidth signals. The RTS 2706 uses 16−bit, 200 MHz A/D con−
verters and provides sustained recording rates up to 1.6 GB/sec in a four−channel con−
figuration.
The RTS 2706 uses Pentek’s high−powered Virtex−6−based Cobalt®modules, which
provide flexibility in channel count, with optional digital downconversion capabilities.
Optional 16−bit, 1.25 GHz D/A converters with digital upconversion allow real−time
reproduction of recorded signals.
A/D sampling rates, DDC decimations and bandwidths, D/A sampling rates, and
DUC 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 the user to record this critical
signal information
1.3 Hardware
The RTS 2706 is configured in a 4U 19−inch rack−mountable chassis, with hot−swap−
pable data drives, front panel USB ports, and I/O connectors on the rear panel. Systems
are scalable to accommodate multiple chassis to increase channel counts and aggregate
data rates. All recorder chassis are connected via Ethernet and can be controlled from a
single GUI either locally or from a remote PC.
Multiple RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50, provide a choice for the required
level of redundancy. The hot−swappable HDDs provide storage capacities of up to 100
TB in a single 6U chassis.
1.4 Software
The RTS 2706 includes the SystemFlow Recording Software. SystemFlow features a
Windows−based GUI (Graphical User Interface) that provides a simple means to con−
figure and control the system. Custom configurations can be stored as profiles and later
loaded when needed, allowing you to select preconfigured settings with a single click.
SystemFlow also includes signal viewing and analysis tools, that allow the user to
monitor the signal prior to, 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 RTS 2706 allows the user to install
post processing and analysis tools to operate on the recorded data. The RTS 2706
records data to the native NTFS file system, providing immediate access to the
recorded data.
Data can be off−loaded via two gigabit Ethernet ports, six USB 2.0 ports, or two eSATA
ports. Additionally, data can be copied to optical disk, using the 8X double layer
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1.5 Talon RTS 2706 Specifications
1.5.1 PC Workstation
• Operating System: Microsoft®Windows®7 Professional
• Recording Software: Pentek®SystemFlow®software
• Processor: Intel®Core™ i7 processor
• Clock Speed: 2.0 GHz or greater
•SDRAM:6GB
•RAID:
• Storage: 2 to 100 TB
• Supported Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50
1.5.2 Analog Signal Inputs
• Input Type: Transformer−coupled, front panel female SSMC connectors
• Transformer Type: Coil Craft WBC4−6TLB
• Full Scale Input: +8 dBm into 50 ohms
• 3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz
1.5.3 A/D Converters
• Type: Texas Instruments ADS5485
• Sampling Rate (ƒs): 10 MHz to 200 MHz
•Resolution:16bits
• A/D Record Bandwidth: ƒs/2 = Nyquist bandwidth
•Anti−Aliasing Filters: External, user−supplied
1.5.4 Digital Downconverter
• Type: Virtex−6 FPGA, Pentek DDC IP Core
• Decimation Range (D): 2 to 65,536
• IF Center Frequency Tuning: DC to ƒs, 32 bits
• DDC Usable Bandwidth: 0.4*ƒs/D (80 MHz max)

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1.5 Talon RTS 2706 Specifications (continued)
1.5.5 Analog Signal Outputs
• Output Type: Transformer−coupled, front panel female
• SSMC connectors
• Full Scale Output: +4 dBm into 50 ohms
• 3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz
1.5.6 Digital Upconverter and D/As
• Type: TI DAC5688 and Pentek−installed interpolation IP core
• Interpolation: 2 to 65,536
• Input Data Rate: 250 MHz max.
• Output IF: DC to 400 MHz
• Output Signal: Analog, real or quadrature
• Output Sampling Rate: 800 MHz max. with 2, 4 or 8 interpolation
•Resolution:16bits
1.5.7 Sample and Reference Clocks
• Clock Sources: Selectable from onboard programmable VCXO, external
or LVDS clocks
• External Clock Type: Front panel female SSMC connector, sine wave,
0 to +10 dBm, AC−coupled, 50 ohms, 10 to 200 MHz
•Multi−Recorder Sync/Gate Bus: 26−pin connector, dual clock/sync/
gate input/output LVDS buses; one sync/gate input TTL signal
1.5.8 Physical and Environmental
• Size: 19" W x 26" D x 7" H
• Weight: 60−85 lb
• Operating Temp: +5° to +45° C
• Storage Temp: –40° to +85° C
• Relative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non−condensing
• Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 500 W max.

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Chapter 2: Hardware Description
2.1 Front of Chassis
Figure 2−1below shows the front view of a Talon RTS 2706 with 16 SATA RAID drives.
Your Talon system may have more or fewer SATA RAID drives depending on the stor−
age options you have chosen, so your unit may look somewhat different. Some units
also have lockable doors on the front of the chassis.
Figure 2−1: Front of Chassis
2.1.1 CD/DVD R/W Optical Drive
The CD/DVD R/W drive (Figure 2−2) can read and write both CDs and
DVDs. For a close−up view of the CD/DVD drive. The tray is ejected and
injected by pushing the Eject button while the Talon system is powered on.
When the Active LED is on, the CD/DVD drive heads are being positioned,
or the drive is reading from or writing to a CD/DVD.
NOTE: To avoid data errors, do not eject a CD/DVD when the Active LED
is on.

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2.1 Front of Chassis (continued)
Figure 2−2: Close−up View of CD/DVD Drive and SATA Drives
2.1.2 Removable SATA RAID Drives
The quantity and arrangement of SATA drives varies, depending on the
storage options selected. In a close−up view of the drives, Figure 2−2shows
the SATA drive removal tab and status LEDs. The upper SATA drive LED is
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2.1 Front of Chassis (continued)
2.1.3 Controls and Indicators on the Front of the Chassis
Figure 2−3shows a close−up view of the indicators, controls, and USB ports
located on the front of a Talon RTS 2706 chassis.
• The following LED indicators are on the front of the chassis: HDD tray
activity, system HDD activity, power indicator, fan failure/overheat
indicator, and LAN activity.
• The controls include a system reset button, an alarm mute button, and a
power button.
• To the right of the HDD tray activity LEDs are two USB 2.0 ports.
A. HDD tray activity LEDs
B. USB 2.0 ports
C. System reset button
D.Alarm mutebutton
E. System HDD activity LED
F. Power LED
G. Fan failure/overheat LED
H. LAN 1and LAN 2 LEDs
I. Power button
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Figure 2−3: Controls and Indicators on the Front of the Chassis

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2.2 Back of Chassis
Figure 2−4shows the rear view of a Talon RTS system.
Figure 2−4: Back of Chassis
2.2.1 IEC Power Receptacles
A grounded 3−prong IEC power receptacle located on the rear of the Talon
RTS chassis accepts a modular power cord appropriate for various power
outlets around the world. To prevent a shock hazard, be sure the power cord
and the outlet provide a connection to ground.
2.2.2 Pentek Board I/O, Optional GPS, and Video Connections
The Pentek board I/O, optional GPS, and video connections are located on
the right side of the rear of the Talon RTS 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 rear of the Talon RTS system will vary.
2.2.3 PC Motherboard I/O Panel
The Talon system’s PC motherboard I/O panel includes connections for a
keyboard and mouse, as well as USB and Ethernet ports. The connections for
the integrated audio system of the motherboard (speakers, mic, etc.) are not
used for the Talon system’s recording or playback functions.