OPERATOR AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

TR-810
www.jotron.com

Approvals
The equipment is designed to meet the essential requirements of European Directives
1999/5/EC, 89/336EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC and 72/23/EEC
Standards
The following standards are applied:
EMC:

EN 301 489-22 v. 1.3.1

FCC part 15 and part 87
Health and Safety: IEC 60945 ed.4 and EN60950-1
Radio specifications: EN 300 676-1 v.1.4.1
For an updated list of approvals and statements of conformity, these are available on:

www.jotron.com

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List of abbreviations and definitions

BITE
Built In Test Equipment
bps
Bits Per Second.
DSP
Digital Signal Processor
ETSI
European Telecommunication Standardisation Institute
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
IEC
International Electro-technical Commission.
OCP
Operators Control Panel (In this manual: Front module)
PA
Power Amplifier
PSU
Power Supply Unit. Separate unit to power the equipment.
PTT
Push To Talk
RF
Radio Frequency
S/N
SIGNAL- TO-NOISE RATIO
VSWR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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Amendment Record
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DATE

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Change in table 5.7-1

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GYE

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5.4/7.17.6

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Added Battery Backup

unit.

GYE

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maintenance & Battery
indicator.

BA

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specification

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The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or
modules described herein to improve reliability, function or design. Jotron AS does not
assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the described product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION!

This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling precautions to avoid
static discharges which may damage these devices.

WARNING!

Some RF semiconductor devices used in this equipment may contain Beryllium Oxide. If
inhaled, dust from this oxide can be toxic. No danger will arise from normal handling but no
attempt should be made to tamper with these devices. On no account must these transistors
be destroyed or discarded with industrial or domestic waste, but should be returned to the
manufacturers for subsequent disposal.

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PRECAUTIONS
Connectors and cables
Do not force plugs in place, as this may damage the pins in the plugs.
Do not pull the cables when removing connectors from the TR-810, take instead a firm grip
around the connector, press in the locking pin and pull.
Display and front panel
Avoid touching the display with sharp objects, as scratches can reduce the visibility.
Storage and safe handling
Storage temperature is between -40C to + 70 C.
Cleaning of the equipment can be done with a cloth soaked in a mixture of ordinary dishdetergent and water.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not place liquid-filled containers on top of the equipment.
2. Immediately turn off the power if water or other liquid leaks into the equipment.
Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact Jotron
AS for service.
3. Immediately turn off the power if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.
4. Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.

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WARNING STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

MODIFICATION WARNING STATEMENT

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

DIGITAL DEVICE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and transceiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the transceiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.1
1.2
1.3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 2-1

2.1

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL................................................................................... 1-10

LAYOUT OF THE TRANSCEIVER ............................................................................................ 1-11
APPLICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 1-11
GENERAL SPECIFICATION, TR-810 ........................................................................................ 2-1

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 FRONT MODULE CONTROLS ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1
Display ............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2
Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C ................................................ 3-2
3.1.3
ON/OFF button............................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4
Front Mic/Headset connector ......................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.5
Preset channel buttons.................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 TRANSCEIVER, REAR CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.1
Antenna connector (50 ohm N) ....................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2
DC Connector ................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.3
I/O connector (RJ45) ...................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.4
MIC II connector (RJ45) ................................................................................................ 3-4

INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................ 4-1

4.1 COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 INTRODUCTION. ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 INITIAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 INSTALLATION OF TR-810 ..................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4.1
Split installation parts .................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4.2
Measures of TR-810........................................................................................................ 4-3
4.4.3
Desktop Mounting........................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.4
Flush mounting ............................................................................................................... 4-5
4.5 ANTENNA CONNECTORS......................................................................................................... 4-6
4.6 DC CONNECTION .................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.7 REMOTE SIGNALS ................................................................................................................... 4-6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1
Note on frequency setting ............................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 USER MENU TRANSCEIVER, RESTRICTED ACCESS LEVEL.................................................... 5-3
5.3 USER MENU TRANSCEIVER, NON-RESTRICTED ACCESS LEVEL ........................................... 5-4
5.4 USER MENU TRANSCEIVER, CHANNEL SETUP ..................................................................... 5-5
5.5 SETTING, INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION MENUS TRANSCEIVER ............................... 5-7
5.6 BITE INFORMATION MENUS TRANSCEIVER.......................................................................... 5-8

ERROR CONDITIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ..................................................... 6-1

BATTERY BACKUP UNIT ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 7-3
7.2 FRONT PANEL ......................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2.1
On led ............................................................................................................................. 7-4
7.2.2
Charge led ...................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2.3
Alarm led ........................................................................................................................ 7-4

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7.2.4
Power meter.................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2.5
Test button ...................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.3 REAR CONNECTION ................................................................................................................ 7-5
7.3.1
Dc input .......................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.3.2
Radio connector.............................................................................................................. 7-5
7.3.3
Ext connector .................................................................................................................. 7-5
7.3.4
Dc output ........................................................................................................................ 7-5
7.4 TR-810 BATTERY INDICATOR. ............................................................................................... 7-6
7.5 MEASURES OF TR-810 MAN PORTABLE ................................................................................ 7-7
7.6 ASSEMBLE INSTRUCTION TR-810 MAN PORTABLE ............................................................... 7-9
7.7 MEASURES OF TR-810 LAST RESORT .................................................................................. 7-11
7.8 ASSEMBLE INSTRUCTION TR-810 LAST RESORT ................................................................. 7-12
7.9 ................................................................................................................................................... 7-13
7.10
BATTERY MAINTENANCE. ................................................................................................ 7-14
7.11
BALANCING PROCEDURE INSTRUCTION. .......................................................................... 7-14
7.12
STORAGE OF BU-872. ....................................................................................................... 7-16
LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES ............................................................................................... 7-18

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Introduction

1.1 Models covered by this manual

The following models /versions are covered by this manual

Model
TR-810 Transceiver, Vehicle (VE)
TR-810 Transceiver, Desktop (DE)
TR-810 Transceiver, Offshore (OF)
TR-810 Transceiver, Last Resort (LR)
TR-810 Transceiver, Man Portable (MP)

P/N
86417
86419
86420
86418
86416

Output
10 Watt
10 Watt
10 Watt
10 Watt
5 Watt

Accessories
See Table 1.1-2
See Table 1.1-2
See Table 1.1-2
See Table 1.1-2
See Table 1.1-2

Frequency
118-137 MHz
118-137 MHz
118-137 MHz
118-137 MHz
118-137 MHz

Mode
AM
AM
AM
AM
AM

Table 1.1-1, Radio models

Accessory
X = Standard supply O = Optional supply
5m extension cable for split mount
Hand microphone
Console bracket
Lock screws
Washer
Bracket front module (for split mount)
Operation and Installation manual
Antenna with cable (Vehicle kit)
Antenna adapter FME - BNC
DC cable with fuses for vehicle mount
External Speaker
Screw M4x10 Unbrako
Screw M4x8 Unbrako
Spacer M4x2mm
Power AC/DC with connector
220V AC cable w/plugs
DC/DC converter with separation
Antenna adapter BNC - N
Front cover plate with flange (for split mount)
Console cover plate (for split mount)
Base antenna
Coax cable RG-213 30m
N-connector for RG-213
Antenna ``flammable retardant cable
N-connector for ``flammable retardant cable
Antenna lightning protector
Technical manual
Power AC/DC with lighter-connector
Antenna
Shoulder bag
BU-872, Battery Backup
Discharge unit
Antenna bracket

Part
No
84317
84092
84084
84086
90318
84414
84417
97976
84605
84329
85558
82276
99823
86652
84330
92375
84545
80577
84082
84416
91794
97898
98244
82907
82908
80322
84096
86918
86875
85636
87130
86991
85778

Fasten bracket
DC power cable
Interconnection cable
Antenna cable w/connector
Support knob
Insertion for carrying bag
Bundle strips 95x2,5mm

85779
86026
85783
85781
97975
86409
96943

TR-810
VE
X
X
X
X (4 pcs)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

TR-810
DE
X
X
X (4 pcs)

TR-810
OF
X
X
X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X
O
X
X
X

X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O

TR-810
LR

TR-810
MP

X
X

X (8 pcs)
X (8 pcs)

X
X
X
X

O
O

X
O
X (2 pcs)

O
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Table 1.1-2, Accessory list

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1.2 Layout of the transceiver

The TR-810 VHF AM transceiver is designed for use in ground to air communication in the
118-137MHz air band, with selectable channel spacing, 8.33KHz* or 25KHz. The transceiver
operates in accordance to ICAO recommendations and conforms to the requirements of
European Telecom Standard Institute, ETSI, EN 300 676 standard. The transceiver will be
delivered with 10 Watt, 40 Watt PEP, output power.
*) 8.33KHz are only applicable outside USA and Canada

Figure 1.2-1, Transceiver, TR-810 with microphone

1.3 Applications
The TR-810 AM transceiver can be used for ground to air voice and can be operated in the
following modes:

Locally, mounted into a vehicle, with a microphone connected to the front module
connector or to the transceiver unit micII connector. An external loudspeaker can be
connected to the transceiver unit I/O connector.

Locally, mounted as a desktop, with microphone and/or headphone connected to the

front module connector or the microphone connected to the transceiver unit rear
connector. An external loudspeaker can be connected to the transceiver unit I/O
connector.

Locally, flush mounted on a horizontal or vertical plate, with microphone and /or
headphone connected to the front module connector or the microphone connected
to the transceiver unit micII connector. An external loudspeaker can be connected to
the transceiver unit I/O connector.

Locally, enclosed in a shoulder/carrier bag, with a battery pack, antenna and

microphone (or headset) connected. On standby, an external battery charger can be
connected for charging the battery pack.

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Technical SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 General specification, TR-810

TR-810
Radio performance

EN 300 676 v.1.3.1

Temperature range
Humidity
Shock & Vibration

-20C to +55C (operating) -40C to +70C (storage)

90% @+40C (non condensing)
Transport: EN 300 019-2-2

Shock & Vibration

Ground Vehicle installations: EN 300 019-2-5

Shock & Vibration

Portable and non-stationary use: EN 300 019-2-7

Safety

According to EN/IEC 60950

EMC
MTBF
MTTR

EN 301 489-1 v.1.5.1, EN 301 489-22 v.1.3.1 , IEC 60945

>10 years / unit
<30 minutes at lowest replaceable unit

Transceiver
Frequency response
Effective bandwidth <6dB @
Supply voltage, DC
Power consumption
Frequency range
Frequency stability
Data ports
BITE monitoring
Weight Transceiver unit
Dimension Transceiver unit
TX Output power
TX Modulation
TX Distorsion
TX LF compression VOGAD
TX Hum and noise level
TX Keying time
TX Conducted spurious emission
TX Permissible input level
TX THD
TX Mic input
TX Intermodulation attenuation
RX Adjacent channel rejection
RX THD
RX Sensitivity @1V / 30% pd
RX Image and IF frequency response
RX Intermodulation immunity
RX Squelch operation
RX Audio AGC
RX Audio output
RX Headphone
RX External speaker
RX Signal / Noise
RX Monitor output
RX Harmonic distortion
RX Cross modulation
RX Blocking
RX Dynamic range
RX Spurious response rejection

AM 25 kHz
AM 8.33 kHz (applicable outside USA and Canada)
300-3400 Hz
350-2500 Hz
+/- 4 kHz
+/- 8.5kHz
12 - 28VDC negative ground +/- 10%
At 10W, 80%modulation: < 60W
118-137 MHz
1.0ppm
RS232 for service only
VSWR, Voltages, Currents, Levels, Lock detect, Temperature, Output power, External alarm
1.95Kg
184mm (W) * 241mm(D) * 72,8mm (H)
10W 1dB, adjustable. (40W PEP). Output is reduced automatically depending of BITE measure.
AM up to 90%. Modulation level adjustable from front panel.
< 5% @ 90% modulation
30dB with less than 10% change in modulation
> 40dB below @ 90% modulation
< 30.0ms
< -70dBm
5V EMF
< 5%, 90% mod
Dynamic/Electret. Sensitivity 3mV
> 40dB with a frequency offset of 150kHz
>80dB
>65dB
< 100V, 1kHz
10dB SINAD (CCITT)
>100 dB
>80 dBc
Adjustable -1V pd. to 25V pd., Hysteresis:< 3dB, Opening/Closing: < 50ms
30% - 90%, <3dB variation
Built in speaker: >4W (speech)
8 - 32 >100mW
>4W @ 8 (speech), adjustable volume from front panel
>45dB on any output @100V, 30%, 1kHz
600 (unbalanced) -7dBm @ 90% modulation
<3% @90% AM (line output)
>90dB @ 1MHz offset
>95dB @1MHz offset
>110dB
>90dB

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Functional description

3.1 Front module controls

Scroll
/Select

Mic/Headse
t connector

Display
Navigation
button (A)

Navigation
button (C)

Preset
Channel

Navigation
button (B)

Internal
loadspeaker

Figure 3.1-1, Front module controls

3.1.1 Display
The display shows the most important operational parameters, selected channel and
frequency.
In addition, the display will show various menus, submenus and operational parameters to
be accessed by the Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C.
The bottom line of the display will show icons to indicate different status:
TX

Indicates that the key button on the microphone is pressed, and the radio is
transmitting.

LP

Indicates that the radio transmitter has decreased the output level to Low Power.
See chapter 5.6 for details.

SQ

Indicates that the Squelch is open and/or a signal is received.

Indicates an Alarm condition. An alarm text will be shown at the right side of this
symbol.

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3.1.2 Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C

The Scroll/Select switch together with the navigation buttons, A, B and C, are used to
navigate through the menus. The Scroll/Select switch has three actions: It can be turned
clockwise, anti-clockwise, or momentarily pressed.
In general the use of the navigation buttons are:
A has two functions:
B has two functions:
C has two functions:
SW Scroll/Select right:
SW Scroll/Select left:
SW Scroll/Select press:

Select Channel or One step back

Squelch on/off or Enter/Confirm a selected submenu
Enter Main menu or Power on/off
Increase a value (up)
Decrease a value (down)
Enter/Confirm

The user interface will indicate which navigation button to use.

3.1.3 ON/OFF button
Navigation button C.
To switch the transceiver ON, press and hold button for 1 second.
To switch the transceiver OFF, press button once to enter the Main menu. Then press and
hold the button for 5 seconds.
3.1.4 Front Mic/Headset connector
The front Mic/Headset connector is used for multiple purposes. First it is used to connect a
microphone and/or a headset to the front module of the transceiver for local operation. The
headset output contains the sidetone generated from the output of the transmitter together
with the received audio when the transmitter is not keyed.
In addition the Mic/Headset connector has a RS232 serial line that can be used to control
radio parameters from an external unit, or to upload new firmware into the radio unit for
future upgrades. A service dongle can be inserted to access the service menu.

Name
MIC. INPUT
MIC. GND
Headset
RS232
RS232
KEY
+3,3VDC
GND

PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Microphone Connector Front

Purpose
Impedance 600 . Sensitivity 3mV.
Microphone ground.
Impedance 8 32 >100mW
RS232 TD
RS232 RD
Grounding this pin will key the transmitter
+3,3 VDC Power to microphone (270 in serial)
Common ground

Table 3.1.4-1, Front Mic/Headset connector, pin out

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3.1.5 Preset channel buttons

These buttons are used to recall already stored channels.
3.2 Transceiver, rear connections

Mic II
connector

I/O
connector

Antenna
connector
DC
Connector

Figure 3.2-1, TR-810 transceiver unit, rear view

3.2.1 Antenna connector (50 ohm N)

Interface to the antenna cable for the transceiver Connector (50 ohm BNC).
This connector is connected to the antenna switch internally in the transceiver unit.

3.2.2 DC Connector
The DC wires are connected to the external DC supply (+12V to + 28V 10%), or directly to
the cars battery via a separate external fuse.
The Red wire is the positive connection and Black wire is the negative.
A thin Green wire is together with the DC input wires. This wire can be connected to +
voltage through the ignition key, to automatically turn the TR-810 off when the ignition is
turned off.
To ignore this possibility, this wire has to be connected to a constant + voltage.

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Name
Red wire
Black wire
Green wire

PIN
1
2
3

DC Connector

Purpose
Connected to + DC voltage
Connected to ground
Ignition + DC voltage sense*

Table 3.2.2-1, DC connector, pin out *See chapter 3.2.2 for details

3.2.3 I/O connector (RJ45)

The transceiver unit I/O connector is used for multiple purposes described in the table.
I/O Connector
Name
EX-SPEAKER
EX-SPEAKER
MONITOR
LOW POWER

PIN
1
2
3
4

BATT.COM
MUTE

5
6

+12VDC
GND

7
8

Purpose
To external speaker.
To external speaker.
To tape recorder etc. 600 unbalanced
Grounding this pin will force the transmitter to
1W power (Gas alarm)
Communication between B-872 & TR-810
Used to mute external equipment. Triggered by
squelch
+12 VDC to external equipment (100mA)
Common ground

Table 3.2.3-1, I/O connector, pin out

3.2.4 MIC II connector (RJ45)

The microphone can be connected to this connector if it is convenient to have the microphone
connected at the rear side of the transceiver unit.
See chapter 4.7 and 5.5 for selecting an external microphone.

Rear mic. Connector

Name
MIC. INPUT
MIC. GND
Headset
NC
NC
KEY
+5VDC
GND

PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Purpose
Impedance 600 . Sensitivity 3mV.
Microphone ground.
Impedance 8 32 >100mW
Not in use
Not in use
Grounding this pin will key the transmitter
+5 VDC Power to microphone (270 in serial)
Common ground

Table 3.2.4-1, MIC II connector, pin out

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Installation

4.1 Compass safe distance

The Compass safe distance for the TR-810 is minimum 110cm.
4.2 Introduction.
The procedure for installing the transceiver are described in Table 4.2-1 below.
It is recommended that these procedures are completed in the order shown.
Procedure
1 Initial inspection
2 Install equipment
4 Connect remote connectors as required
5 Connect antenna
6 Connect DC supply

Reference
4.3
4.4
4.7
4.5
4.6

Table 4.2-1, Installation procedures

4.3 Initial inspection

Items included for a TR-810 transceiver
1 TR-810 transceiver
2 CD with Operators Manual
3 Accessories ordered according to model and installation. See Table 1.1-2,
Accessory list
Table 4.3-1, Inspection procedures

On receipt of the radio unit, remove all transit packaging and check that there is no damage
to the equipment. If damage is evident, contact Jotron AS immediately and retain the
original transit packaging.

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4.4 Installation of TR-810

4.4.1
Split installation parts
Figure 4.4.1-1 shows some extra parts used for split installation. The TR-810 can be mounted
as a Mobile radio, Desk top or flush mounted into a horizontal or vertical area. The front
module can be mounted separately away from the transceiver unit using an extension cable
and a mounting plate or a bracket.

Item
number
1
2
3
4
5

Document
number
82767
84082
84416
84414
82276

Title

Quantity

TRANSCEIVER UNIT W/ DESKTOP BRACKET

FRONT COVER PLATE W/FLANGE
CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATE FRONT MODULE
BRACKET FRONT MODULE
DIN912-CYL HEAD UNBRAKO M4X10

1
1
1
1
2

Figure 4.4.1-1, Examples of various parts used for split installation

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4.4.2

Measures of TR-810

Figure 4.4.2-1, Measures of TR-810

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4.4.3

Desktop Mounting

Figure 4.4.3-1, Standard desktop mounting

Figure 4.4.3-2, Split desktop mounting

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4.4.4

Flush mounting

Figure 4.4.4-1, Standard flush mounting

Hole in desk or wall for the connection cable between

front module and transceiver unit

Figure 4.4.4-2, Split flush mounting

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4.5 Antenna connectors

The antenna should be of good quality with regards to gain and VSWR to obtain maximum
performance. Make sure that the VSWR on the antenna is low, and that the cable from the
transmitter to the antenna is of good quality to avoid mismatch and unnecessary losses.
A cable loss of 1 dB is the same as reducing the power output of a 10W transmitter to less
than 8.5W. Similarly, a cable loss of 2 dB is the same as reducing the output power to less
than 7W.
In areas were thunderstorms and lightning is a problem, surge arrestors should be mounted
between the antenna connector and the antenna cable. The arrestors should be of good
quality and be capable of handling the output power of the transmitter.
The antenna input of the transceiver is the BNC-type antenna connector on the back of the
transceiver unit.
4.6 DC connection
Refer to chapter 2.1 for voltage limits.
4.7 Remote signals
Several remote signals are available on the rear interfaces of the transceiver unit.
See chapter 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 for details.
Note, for all interface signals, RJ45 connectors are used. As far as practically possible, the
pairs used on a standard ethernet connection are used when a signal is input/output as a
pair to the radio (e.g. audio lines).
For interconnections between the front module and transceiver unit, standard Cat5E,
ethernet cable should be used. This is a good quality, screened cable, with 1 to 1
connections between the two connectors.
Refer to chapter 3.1.4, 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 for an overview of the different connectors.
The following audio remote signals are available on the rear connectors:
Monitor out: Monitor signal, usually connected to a recording unit.
Microphone input: MIC II connector for connection of microphone at the rear of the
transceiver unit.
See Table 4.7-1 for menu settings.
Loudspeaker output: For connection of an external loudspeaker. See Table 4.7-1 for menu
settings.

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Menu path:
Radio Ctrl
Audio

Parameter

Range

Default

Details

Mic Rear

On/ Off

Off

Audio

Ex. speaker

Track On/Off

Off

Audio

Ex. speaker

Mute on TX
On/Off

Off

Set to On when the microphone is

connected to the Mic II connector at
the rear side of the transceiver unit
Set to On when an external
loudspeaker is connected to the I/O
connector at the rear side of the
transceiver unit, and shall follow the
volume adjustment of the internal
speaker.
Set to On when an external
loudspeaker is going to be silenced
when TX is keyed.

Table 4.7-1, Settings associated with microphone and loudspeaker connections

See chapter 5.2 and 5.3 to enter menus.

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Operating Instructions

5.1 Introduction
To set up the TR-810 transceiver unit, various parameters can be selected from the front
panel. This section show how this is done and the range of all parameters.
Since the transceiver unit contains no manual tuning points or switches, all parameters can
in principal be set from the front panel, however in some rare occasions, most parameters
should be left at their default (factory preset) values.
There are 2 user levels that can be selected to limit the user access to certain parameters.
These user levels are:

Restricted

Limits front panel operation to select preset channels and adjust

audio output levels, turn the squelch on/off and change the display
appearance. Use this level when the radio is used in cases where the
user should be restricted to use preset channels only (0 63).

Operation

Same as restricted, but in addition the local user has full access to
change and store channel names, the squelch operating level and
frequencies.

Technician

This level gives the local user access to the most used installation
specific parameters (line levels, output power, etc.) and should be
used only for installation or maintenance of the transceiver.
To access this level a code must be typed.

In the following section, these symbols and abbreviations are used to explain navigation in
menus / setting of values:

Scroll/Select switch
Navigation button A (top left button)
Navigation button B (middle left button)
Navigation button C (on/off button)
Clockwise
Counter Clockwise

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5.1.1 Note on frequency setting

The frequency is set according to the procedure described in ICAO annex 10. This is a way of
setting the frequency in a mixed 8.33* and 25 kHz environment. The frequency set does not
always reflect the actual transmit or receive frequency but is the frequency used to orally
communicate the frequency between controllers and pilots.
The frequency and bandwidth used are in accordance with the table below:

Display

118.000
118.005
118.010
118.015
118.025
118.030
118.035
118.040
118.050
118.055
118.060
118.065
118.075
118.080
118.085
118.090
118.100
.
136.975
136.980
136.985
136.990

Actual
frequency
[MHz]
118.000
118.0000
118.0083
118.0167
118.025
118.0250
118.0333
118.04167
118.050
118.0500
118.0583
118.0667
118.075
118.0750
118.0833
118.09167
118.100

136.975
136.9750
136.9833
136.99167

Bandwidth
[kHz]
25
8.33*
8.33*
8.33*
25
8.33*
8.33*
8.33*
25
8.33*
8.33*
8.33*
25
8.33*
8.33*
8.33*
25
..
25
8.33*
8.33*
8.33*

*) 8.33KHz are only applicable outside USA and Canada

Table 5.1.1-1, Frequency setting 8.33 and 25 kHz channels

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5.2 User menu transceiver, Restricted access level

Main display window in restricted mode.
Display

Description
When the transceiver is switched on, it will show the name of the last
selected channel and the frequency. This is the start-up menu.
Any fault indications will be shown at the bottom line of the display.
Rotating
will set the volume in the front speaker and, if connected
and activated, also the remote speaker.
Press
to Save the speaker volume level. Press
to go one step back.
Press
to navigate to the channel recall screen.
Select any channel (up to 63) that is previously stored in the transceiver, by
rotating
. Press
to Recall the selected channel.
Press
to navigate to the squelch adjustment screen.
This setting adjusts the squelch operating level.
Rotate
CW or CCW to adjust the squelch operating level.
Press
to Save the selected squelch operating level.
Press
to access the Main menu options available for the current user
level. Select sub-menu by rotating
.

Press
Rotate
Press

to navigate to the Display contrast adjustment screen.

CW or CCW to adjust the Display contrast level.
to save the selected squelch operating level.

Select sub-menu for System software information by rotating

Press
Press

to navigate to the System software information screen.

to return to Main menu.

The Transceiver Ctrl submenu is for non-restricted users and technicians

only.
Press
to navigate to the Transceiver Ctrl information screen.
For details refer to chapter 5.3.
Table 5.2-1, User menu selections transceiver - restricted access level

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5.3 User menu transceiver, Non-restricted access level

Main display window for user level Technician
Display

Description
Select number by rotating
CW or CCW. Press
digit. When all four digits are set correctly, press
Default password is: 0000

to step to the next

to save.

Select sub-menu for Transceiver Ctrl information by rotating

Press
to enter selected sub-menu.
For details of sub-menus refer to chapter 5.5.

Select sub-menu for Transceiver Ctrl information by rotating

Press
to enter selected sub-menu.
For details of sub-menus refer to chapter 5.5.

Table 5.3-1, User menu selections transceiver- Technician levels

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5.4 User menu transceiver, Channel Setup

Display

Description
Select number by rotating
CW or CCW. Press
to
step to the next digit. When all four digits are set correctly,
press
(OK) to enter.
Default password is: 0000

Radio Ctrl

Select sub-menu for Channel Setup by rotating

Press
(OK) to enter selected sub-menu.

Select sub-menu for Freq and name by rotating

Press
(OK) to enter selected sub-menu.

TX Settings

Ok Channel Setup
Audio

Channel Setup
Sel. Rx only

Ok Freq and name

No of channels

Freq and name

Select channel to change by rotating

Press
(OK) to enter.

Unused 1

Ok Unused 2
Unused 3

Ok

Frequency Setup
127.025 MHz

Frequency Setup
127.025 MHz

Ok TOWER

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Rotate
to change frequency. Pushing
will toggle
between MHz and kHz. Press
(arrow down) to change
name/label of channel.

Rotate
to change letters. Pushing
will store
selected letter and toggle to next letter. Press
(OK) to
store name of channel.
Press
(X) one time to return to Freq and name menu.
Repeat storing of channels until channel list is complete.
Press
(X) two times to return to Channel setup

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Channel Setup

Select sub-menu for Sel.Visibility by rotating

(OK) to enter selected sub-menu.

. Press

Sel. Visibility

Ok Sel. Rx only

Freq and name

Ok

Sel. Visibility
TOWER
TEST1
TEST2

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Select which channel you want to be visible in the Select

Channel menu, i.e. accessible for operator by rotating
and then press
(OK) to confirm.

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5.5 Setting, information and configuration menus transceiver

Under the menu selection from the transceiver Ctrl menu, various submenus are available
for the non-restricted users and Technician. The submenus and details for them are shown
in the tables below.
Menu

Submenu

Squelch
AAGC
Noise Blank

Access to configuration parameters for:

- External speaker (Balance between internal and external speaker if
both are selected. See Audio menu).
- Squelch level setting
- AAGC on/off setting
- Noise blanking on/off setting

TX Power
Time Out
Modulation

Access to configuration parameters for:

- TX output power setting. (Step of 10, 25, 50, 80 & 100%)
- Timeout setting. (step of 10s from infinite to 300s)
- Modulation level setting

Ext. Speaker
RX settings

TX settings

Channel setup

Audio

Description

Sel.Visibility
Sel.Rx only
Freq and name
No of channels
25KHz step

Headphone
Sidetone levl
Mic Rear
Ex. Speaker

Access to configuration parameters for :

- Setting the channels visible for the restricted user
- Configure a channel as a receiver only channel
- Setting the frequency and names of the channels
- Setting the number of channels for the transceiver ( 63)
- Selecting 25KHz cannel step only
See chapter 5.1 for channel setup details.
Access to configuration parameters for:
Selecting headphone configuration
- Side-tone level
- Mic Rear on (front mic off)
- Selecting tracking and muting of External speaker.

Displays information about a number of selected critical parameters

inside the transceiver. See chapter 5.6 for details.

Bite
Screensaver

Selecting display contrast when in screensaver modus

Bat. Indicator

Activates the battery indicator. See chapter 7.6 for details.

Restrict user

Access to limit the front panel operation

Password

Access to change password

Recall Factory

Activates recall factory settings. WARNING, this will erase all settings
performed by user

Table 5.5-1, Submenus available on the transceiver

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5.6 Bite information menus transceiver

Under the menu selection from the Bite menu, various submenus are available for the
technician. The submenus and details for them are shown in the tables below.
Menu path: Bite
Parameter:
Temp PA

Range

Default

-20 C to +95 C

32C

Fwd power

0,2W to 10W

SWR

0W to 10W

0W

Input volt
RSSI
12V

10VDC to 28VDC
1.1 V at 1 uV
10VDC to 14VDC

13,8V
0,9V
12V

5 volt

4,3VDC to 5,6VDC

5V

Alarm 5V
The +5V is out of range.

5 volt REF

4,3VDC to 5,6VDC

5V

Alarm 5V REF
The +5V_REF is out of range.

3 volt

2,7VDC to 3,3VDC

3V

Alarm 3V
The +3V is out of range.

Current

< 5A

4,0A

Alarm Cur
The current consumption in the transceiver is too
high (above 5A).

IF current

20mA to 60mA

40mA

LNA current

35mA to 55mA

Modulation
Synth TX

0% to 100%

Synth RX

10W

Details
Alarm Temp Pa
Internal temperature of the RF Module is out of
range (above 85C).
Alarm Pwr
Transmitted output power is below 0.2W.
Alarm SWR
Reflected power exceeds threshold. Possible faults:
Defective antenna, antenna cable, cavity filter out of
tune etc.

Alarm 12V
The +12V is out of range.

Alarm IF
The current consumption in the 1 IF circuit is out of
range.
43,5mA Alarm LNA
The current consumption in LNA is out of range.

90%

Alarm Synth TX
Transmitter synthesizer is out of lock.
Alarm Synth RX
Receiver synthesizer is out of lock.

Table 5.6-1, Submenus available on the Bite menu

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6 Error conditions and corrective actions

When the internal BITE (Built In Test Equipment) in the transceiver unit detects a failure, the
alarm indicator on the front module display will be lit.
Details about the fault that caused the alarm are accessible for the technician. See chapter
5.6.
The technician can access the BITE measurements to get more detailed information about
the cause of the alarm. If the TR-810 stops functioning for internal reasons, the whole
transceiver unit has to be replaced.

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7 Battery Backup Unit

There are mainly two applications the BU-872 Battery Backup Unit will form together with the TR810 Transceiver.
Last Resort Radio
The Battery Backup Unit is designed to provide the TR-810 with DC power when mains power fails.
This way the TR-810 can maintain communication with aircrafts when all other communications on
the airport have failed.
ManPortable
The ManPortable will give the same Last Resort Radio feature, but will also be portable. The
ManPortable will, in addition to the Battery Backup Unit, also be equipped with a compact antenna
and a carry bag. The ManPortable carry bag is design to give the radio equipment good protection
against rain and daily use.

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7.1 Technical SPECIFICATIONS

Battery Backup Unit
Operating temperature:
Storage temperature:
Dimension:
Weight Battery Backup Unit:
Operating voltage:
Power consumption:

-20 to +55C
-40 to +70C
184mm (W) * 205mm(D) * 38,8mm (H)
<1,5kg
12 - 28VDC +/-10%
Charging < 70W
Charging + transmit <130W (less than 70% remaining power).

When cable between BU-872 & TR-810 is connected, the charging will be postponed when radio is
transmitting.

Battery type
Charge time:
Battery capacity:
Operating time @10W:
Operating time @ 5W:
Operating time @ 2.5W:

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Lithium-ion (SAFT)
Approx 4 hour at 25% remaining power
72Wh
Approx 7,5 hour
Approx 8,5 hour
Approx 9,5 hour

Battery Backup Unit

10/30/60 duty cycle

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7.2 Front panel

ON LED

CHARGE LED

ALARM LED

POWER
METER

TEST
BUTTON

7.2.1

On led
The ON led will illuminate when the unit is on i.e. there is a DC power connected.

7.2.2

Charge led
The charge LED will illuminate when the unit is charging the batteries. The LED will start
to flash when remaining charge time is only one hour.

7.2.3

Alarm led
The alarm LED will illuminate when there is a fault condition in the Battery Backup Unit.
ALARM LED + 100% LED illuminated: Charge timeout (>5 hour)
ALARM LED + 75% LED illuminated: High temperature (>60C)
Charge restarts when temperature gets below 40C.

7.2.4

Power meter
The 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% LEDS indicates the remaining battery capacity.

7.2.5

Test button
Pressing the TEST button will activate the POWER METER.

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7.3 Rear connection

RADIO
CONNECTO

DC INPUT

7.3.1

EXT
CONNECTO

DC OUTPUT

Dc input

Connect to the external DC supply (+12V to + 28V 10%)

(Same pin. Configuration as on the TR-810 DC INPUT)

7.3.2

Radio connector
Connect to TR-810 with 1:1 cable (RJ45)

7.3.3

Ext connector
Contains I/O signals from both the TR-810 and the Battery Backup Unit (RJ45)

Name
EX-SPEAKER
EX-SPEAKER
MONITOR
LOW POWER
ALARM
MUTE
ALARM
GND
7.3.4

PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

EXT Connector

Purpose
To external speaker.
To external speaker.
To tape recorder etc. 600 unbalanced
Grounding this pin will force the transmitter to
1W power (Gas alarm)
Triggered by loss of DC input. Dry relay makes contact to pin. 7
Bypass from Radio connector pin. 6.
Triggered by loss of DC input. Dry relay makes contact to pin. 5
Common ground

Dc output
Connect to DC INPUT on the TR-810 (approx 15V)

(Same pin. Configuration as on the TR-810 DC INPUT)

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7.4 TR-810 Battery Indicator.

Only applicable on TR-810 with:

Software version: MU: 1.1.1 and FU: 1.1.1 or later.

Hardware version: 0944-05 (CN06314)

Only applicable on BU-872 with:

Software version: 1.1.0

Hardware version: 1210

This version of the TR810 is equipped with a battery indicator. The indicator is situated on the
bottom row of the display. See fig.A1.

Fig.A1

Fig. A1
The indicator uses different symbols to give information of the status of the Battery Backup Unit.
Note! If there is an alarm condition in the radio the battery indicator will be overwritten with the
alarm symbol.

Battery Backup Indicator

Symbol:

Explanation:
100% remaining battery capacity. (Unit not connected to mains)
75% remaining battery capacity. (Unit not connected to mains)
50% remaining battery capacity. (Unit not connected to mains)
25% remaining battery capacity. (Unit not connected to mains)
(Symbol flashing)

>>>>
AC
?

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10% remaining battery capacity. (Unit not connected to mains)

Charging. (Unit connected to mains)
Charging complete. (Unit connected to mains)
No communication with BU-872. Check interconnection cable.
(Symbol appears a short time at power on)

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7.5 Measures of TR-810 Man Portable

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7.6 Assemble instruction TR-810 Man Portable

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7.7 Measures of TR-810 Last Resort

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7.8 Assemble instruction TR-810 Last Resort

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7.9

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7.10 Battery maintenance.

Batteries used in the BU-872 are of Lithium-ion type. To obtain maximum battery capacity, it might
be necessary to perform a maintenance charge or a balance procedure.
Maintenance charge.
Maintenance charge should be performed:
When used as Man Portable or Last Resort with external power connected for a
continual time, lasting more than four weeks : every other month.
Maintenance charge is performed by disconnect the external power and then reconnecting the
external power.
Balancing procedure.
Balancing procedure should be performed:
When used as Man Portable with frequent charge cycles: once a year or when battery
capacity is noticeably reduced.
When used as Last Resort with infrequently charge cycles: once a year.

7.11 Balancing procedure instruction.

Disconnect TR-810 and external power connected to the BU-872.

Remove the two screws situated in the front, see fig. 8.1
Remove the two screws situated in the back, see fig. 8.2

Fig. 8.1

Fig. 8.2

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Remove top cover

Connect the balance circuit to the discharge connector, see fig. 8.3

Fig. 8.3

Discharge should last for more than 8 hours.

Remove balance circuit.
Assemble unit.
Perform a full charge cycle

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7.12

Storage of BU-872.

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List of tables and figures

TABLE 1.1-1, RADIO MODELS.................................................................................................................................... 1-10
TABLE 1.1-2, ACCESSORY LIST ................................................................................................................................... 1-10
FIGURE 1.2-1, TRANSCEIVER, TR-810 WITH MICROPHONE............................................................................................. 1-11
FIGURE 3.1-1, FRONT MODULE CONTROLS .................................................................................................................... 3-1
FIGURE 3.2-1, TR-810 TRANSCEIVER UNIT, REAR VIEW.................................................................................................... 3-3
TABLE 4.2-1, INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
TABLE 4.3-1, INSPECTION PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
TABLE 4.7-1, SETTINGS ASSOCIATED WITH MICROPHONE AND LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS .................................................... 4-7
TABLE 5.2-1, USER MENU SELECTIONS TRANSCEIVER - RESTRICTED ACCESS LEVEL .................................................................. 5-3
TABLE 5.3-1, USER MENU SELECTIONS TRANSCEIVER- TECHNICIAN LEVELS ........................................................................... 5-4
TABLE 5.5-1, SUBMENUS AVAILABLE ON THE TRANSCEIVER ............................................................................................... 5-7
TABLE 5.7-1, SUBMENUS AVAILABLE ON THE BITE MENU.................................................................................................. 5-8

FIGURE 1.2-1, TRANSCEIVER, TR-810 WITH MICROPHONE............................................................................ 1-11

FIGURE 3.1-1, FRONT MODULE CONTROLS.................................................................................................... 3-1
FIGURE 3.2-1, TR-810 TRANSCEIVER UNIT, REAR VIEW................................................................................... 3-3
FIGURE 4.4.1-1, EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS PARTS USED FOR SPLIT INSTALLATION ................................................... 4-2
FIGURE 4.4.2-1, MEASURES OF TR-810 ...................................................................................................... 4-3
FIGURE 4.4.3-1, STANDARD DESKTOP MOUNTING ......................................................................................... 4-4
FIGURE 4.4.3-2, SPLIT DESKTOP MOUNTING ................................................................................................. 4-4
FIGURE 4.4.4-1, STANDARD FLUSH MOUNTING ............................................................................................. 4-5
FIGURE 4.4.4-2, SPLIT FLUSH MOUNTING ..................................................................................................... 4-5
FIGURE 4.4.5-1, MANPACK MOUNTING..................................................................................................... 4-5

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