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CAT-250
Repeater Controller
Computer Automation Technology, Inc
7378 W. Atlantic Blvd. #239
Margate, Florida 33063
Phone: (954) 978-6171 Fax: (561) 488-2894
Internet:
http://www.catauto.com

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  • Page 1 CAT-250 Repeater Controller Computer Automation Technology, Inc 7378 W. Atlantic Blvd. #239 Margate, Florida 33063 Phone: (954) 978-6171 Fax: (561) 488-2894 Internet: http://www.catauto.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Repeater – Transceiver Repeater – RLS-1000 Diagram (Three Transceivers) Repeater – Transceiver – WX-250 Weather Receiver Repeater – WX-250 Weather Receiver Diagram Repeater – Repeater (Two CAT-250 Controllers) Dipswitch Settings Chapter 3 Repeater Control by DTMF Commands Interrogation of Repeater Control Status...
  • Page 3 Connector Assignment Table (J2) Connector Assignment Table (J1) TS-64 CTCSS Wiring Diagram Chapter 7. RS-232 Computer Interface ISP Loader For CAT-250 Firmware ED-250 Windows Editor Activation of RS-232 Port With Dipswitch #8 Activation of RS-232 Port By Radio Chapter 8.

  • Page 4: Introduction And Specifications

    13 Port #1 input and macro 14 for Port #2 input. Port Configuration The CAT-250 is a dual port controller. Port #1 is a repeater port. Port #2 can be configured as a simplex transceiver or duplex transceiver port.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    FCC Part 15 RF Interference When installed in the RM-250 rack mount enclosure, the CAT-250 has been tested and found to meet the standards for a Class A digital device, as specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation.

  • Page 6: Repeater - Transceiver

    Chapter 2 - System Configuration Repeater and Transceiver In this configuration the CAT-250 supports a repeater on port #1 and a transceiver on port #2. Figure 2-1 shows the repeater connected to J2 the “25 Pin D” connector while the transceiver is connected to J1 the “9 Pin D”...
  • Page 7 Repeater and Transceivers In this configuration the CAT-250 supports a repeater and three transceivers. With an RLS-1000B Remote Link Switch board connected to port #2 three transceiver can be added to the repeater system. Three of the CAT-250’s user function switches are assigned to control the RLS-1000B’s transceiver inputs.
  • Page 8 In this configuration the CAT-250 supports a repeater, transceiver and weather receiver. The WX- 250 weather receiver mounts on the same 19-inch rack panel as the CAT-250. PTT and transmit audio from the CAT-250 are connected to the repeater's transmitter through the normally closed contacts of the double pole double throw relay located inside the WX-250.
  • Page 9 CAT-250. When a weather alert is received, a relay inside the WX-250 will switch the weather alert audio to the RX2 audio input of the CAT-250 and provide a COR input signal to activate the repeater’s transmitter.
  • Page 10 In this configuration two CAT-250 controllers have their link ports cross-coupled. By connecting PTT #2 of one CAT-250 to the COR #2 of the other CAT-250 and TX2 audio of one controller connected to the RX2 audio of the other controller the two repeaters can be linked together. When port #2 is turned off each repeater will stand-alone.
  • Page 11 Port #1 transmitter. Switch 7 This switch is used to initialize the CAT-250. Set this switch to ON. Cycle the power OFF and back ON. During power-up, the memory will be flushed and reloaded with default values. The voice will say: "RESET SYSTEM OK." Set dipswitch #7 to the OFF position.

  • Page 12: Interrogation Of Repeater Control Status

    Key-up and send: 100 Un-key and the voice will say: "TWO ONE ON." Control of the CAT-250 is also available through the Port #2 receiver. The procedure is the same as above except the default control operator code for Port #2 is [200].
  • Page 13 Repeater Control Channels Zone 1 PORT #1 TRANSMIT ENABLE* PORT #1 COR AND CTCSS ENABLE PORT #1 COR OR CTCSS ENABLE PORT #1 TURN ON DELAY ENABLE PORT #1 DTMF PAD TEST ENABLE* PORT #1 COURTESY TONE ENABLE* PORT #1 DTMF MUTING ENABLE PORT #1 TIMEOUT ENABLE*...
  • Page 14 Zone 5 USER OUTPUT SWITCH #1 ENABLE USER OUTPUT SWITCH #2 ENABLE USER OUTPUT SWITCH #3 ENABLE USER OUTPUT SWITCH #4 ENABLE USER OUTPUT SWITCH #5 ENABLE USER OUTPUT SWITCH #6 ENABLE DTMF ACCESS ENABLE FORCED DTMF ENTRY ENABLE* Zone 6 REPEATER ID #1 (At Rest) ENABLE* REPEATER ID #2 (Active)
  • Page 15 This is the master repeater switch. This channel must be enabled for normal repeater operation. The CAT-250 will continue to respond to control operator commands even when the Port #1 transmitter is disabled. This channel will automatically be enabled after a dipswitch #7 initialization reset.
  • Page 16 8. Port #1 Timeout Enable Port #1 time-out is user programmable with the [*601*] timer programming commands. When the CAT-250 is initialized, this timer defaults to 3 minutes. When this channel is turned off, the repeater, port #1 will not timeout.
  • Page 17 The default code is [200]. This code can be changed with the [*502*] programming command. 2. Port #2 Macro Enable When this channel is enabled, the CAT-250 will accept user macro commands from the link side. 3. Reserved 4. Reserved 5.
  • Page 18 "THE TIME IS 7:15 PM." 7. Grandfather Clock Enable When this channel is enabled, the CAT-250 will announce the time of day every hour on the hour. This message will consist of up to 15 words selected from the voice synthesizer vocabulary table and programmed with the [*3110*] command.
  • Page 19 Zone 5 - Miscellaneous Control Channels 1. USER Output Switch #1 Enable When this channel is enabled, switch #1 is turned on. Connector J2 pin 14 will sink 50 MA to ground. 2. USER Output Switch #2 Enable When this channel is enabled, switch #2 is turned on. Connector J2 pin 15 will sink 50 MA to ground. 3.
  • Page 20 Zone 6 – Voice Message Control Channels 1. Repeater ID #1 (At Rest) Enable When this channel is enabled, repeater ID message #1 will repeat subject to the setting of the ID timer. This ID will consist of up to 15 words selected from the voice vocabulary table and is programmed with the [*3101] command.
  • Page 21 2. CTCSS Encoder Switch Enable When this channel is enabled, user output switch #5 is converted into a CTCSS Encoder Switch output. When Port #1 goes active, user output #5 J2 pin 7 will turn ON. After Port #1 goes inactive, this output will remain ON for an additional period of time determined by the [*626*] CTCSS Encoder timer.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Repeater Operation Features

    RF POWER AT YOUR SERVICE THIS IS THE W4XYZ REPEATER SYSTEM -- GOOD AFTERNOON". Repeater ID #2 (Active) If a QSO is in progress and it's time to identify the repeater, the CAT-250 will wait until COR drops to send ID #2.

  • Page 23: Macro Execute

    Key-up on the repeater or link input and enter the link connect control Macro #27 number [5001]. The CAT-250 will connect the link port to the repeater port, and the voice will say: “LINK ON.” See the Event Macro Data table in Chapter 5.

  • Page 24: Initialization

    The various types of program commands are described in detail and examples are given in the following text. Initialization To initialize the CAT-250, set dipswitch #7 to on and cycle DC power. During power-up, the voice will say: "RESET SYSTEM OK." Set dipswitch #7 to off. Initialization consists of the following operations: Dipswitch #7 Initialization All memory locations are cleared.
  • Page 25 CAT-250 Internal Command Pointer Assignments COMMAND CHANNEL ACTION CONTROL REPEATER ZONE 1 0=OFF 1=ON CONTROL REPEATER ZONE 2 0=OFF 1=ON CONTROL REPEATER ZONE 3 0=OFF 1=ON CONTROL REPEATER ZONE 4 0=OFF 1=ON CONTROL REPEATER ZONE 5 0=OFF 1=ON CONTROL REPEATER ZONE 6...
  • Page 26 AUDIO SWITCH CONTROL [BEEP OR CW TO TX2] 531X 0=OFF 1=ON AUDIO SWITCH CONTROL [BEEP OR CW TO TX1 AND TX2] 532X 0=OFF 1=ON LOAD TIME DELAY (SECONDS) 60XX 01-99 PTT #1 CONTROL 611X 0=OFF 1=ON PTT #2 CONTROL 612X 0=OFF 1=ON PTT #1 AND PTT #2 CONTROL 613X...

  • Page 27: Program User Macros

    Program Scheduled Event Macro Time (30-49) Key-up and send [*1130] followed by the hours, minutes, day of week, or day of month and month of year. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Example: 9:00 AM Every Friday. Minutes Day of Week Hour Day of Month...
  • Page 28 Program User Macro Locations (01-40) Key-up and send [*14XX] followed by a [1] to enable the macro or a [0] to disable the macro. This feature permits the macro to be turned off without having to erasing it. Un-key and voice will say: “CONTROL OK.”...

  • Page 29: Program Event Macros

    Read Event Macro Locations (01-50) Key-up and send [*16XX]. Un-key and voice will read back the macro control number followed by the macro data commands stored at that memory location. If the location is empty, the voice will say: "NO MACRO."...
  • Page 30 CAT-250 three hours are required for the capacitor to reach full charge. During power failure the capacitor will power the clock for approximately six hours. During power up the CAT-250 will announce the time. If the scheduler is used it is advisable to provide an uninterruptible power source for CAT-...

  • Page 31: Program Forced Entry Command

    Setting the Clock [Long Entry] Key-up and send [*21] followed by the hours, minutes, day of week, day of month, month of year and year. Un-key and the voice will say "CLOCK SET OK." Example: 2:55 PM Monday January 25th. All entries must be double digit, except the day of week.
  • Page 32 Memory space is provided for a CW identification. The buffer will accept 15 characters. During initialization, the CW buffer is loaded with "CAT200/R." Send CW Identification [*33] Key-up and send [*33]. Un-key and the CAT-250 will send the CW ID.

  • Page 33: Program Cw Identification

    This memory area is reserved for storage of control and prefix numbers. These numbers can be from one to seven digits and will change to a default value when the CAT-250 is powered up with dip-switch #7 set to the on position.
  • Page 34 The default number is [400]. Unlock Number [*510*] This programming command selects the unlock number used to place the CAT-250 in the programming mode. This number is not restricted to a seven-digit number. The default number is [7654321].
  • Page 35 The CAT-250 waits until the input is clear before generating a voice ID. If the System ID Timer expires and the input is still not clear, the CAT-250 will wait an additional period of time before a forced ID is sent.
  • Page 36 Timed Message #2 Timer [*609*] This timer sets the timed message repeat period. This timer is programmable between 60 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 1799 seconds. Squelch Tail Message Timer [*610*] This timer sets the time between transmissions of the squelch tail message. The message occurs when a repeater user stops transmitting.

  • Page 37: Program Courtesy Tones

    Audio Test Tone [*901-*902-*903] The CAT-250 will generate a 1000Hz test tone. Use this tone as a reference when setting audio levels. To activate the tone, as TX1 audio, key-up and enter [*901]. To activate the tone, as TX2 audio, key- up and enter [*902].

  • Page 38: Exit Programming Mode

    To exit the programming mode and return to normal repeater operation, key-up and send [*0]. Un- key and the voice will say: "CONTROL EXIT." If you fail to exit the programming mode, the CAT-250 will exit the programming mode when the [*605*] timer expires. The CAT-250 will return to normal operation.
  • Page 39 DTMF Programming Commands ENTRY DESCRIPTION DEFAULT *10XX READ SCHEDULER EVENT TIME (30-49) *11XX PROGRAM SCHEDULER EVENT TIME (30-49) *12XX ERASE SCHEDULER EVENT TIME (30-49) *13XX READ USER MACRO COMMAND (01-40) *14XX PROGRAM USER MACRO COMMAND (01-40) *15XX ERASE USER MACRO COMMAND (01-40) *16XX READ EVENT MACRO COMMAND (01-50) *17XX...
  • Page 40 *509* TIME OF DAY MESSAGE CODE *510* UNLOCK NUMBER #2 (NOT RESTRICTED TO A 7 DIGIT CODE LENGTH) 7654321 *601* PORT #1 TIME-OUT TIMER (60 - 1799 SECONDS) *602* PORT #2 TIME-OUT TIMER (60 - 1799 SECONDS) *603* SYSTEM ID TIMER (60 - 1799 SECONDS) *604* SYSTEM PENDING ID TIMER (60 –...

  • Page 41: Interfacing To Other Equipment

    Chapter 6 – Interfacing to Other Equipment Interfacing the CAT-250 to your repeater system is a simple matter. A minimum of two inputs and two outputs are required for the CAT-250 to control a repeater. They are: A COR signal to indicate when a signal is being received.

  • Page 42: Connector Kit

    10K ohms. Power Supply The CAT-250 is powered by an external 12VDC power supply. Connect the positive lead of the supply to the center pin of the coaxial power connector J3 and the negative lead to the outer conductor.
  • Page 43 Unlock the CAT-250 by keying-up on the repeater input and entering: [1234567]. Key-up and enter the [*901] test tone programming command. Verify that the test tone provides approximately 1.5 KHz transmitter deviation.
  • Page 44 Link Interface (J1) Connector J1 provides an alternate interface between Port #2 of the CAT-250 and the Link transceiver. This permits the use of independent cables between the repeater and link transceiver. COR #2 RESERVED CTCSS #2 RESERVED PTT #2...

  • Page 45: Chapter 7. Rs-232 Computer Interface

    CAT-250 Figure 7-1 ISP Loader For CAT-250 Use the ISP Loader to upload the latest firmware version of the CAT-250 controller available at the www.catauto.com web site. Under RESOURCES, select FIRMWARE UPDATES and then CAT-250 and the latest version. Follow the procedure described in the “CAT-250 Firmware Download Instructions”.

  • Page 46: Ed-250 Windows Editor

    Turn on dipswitch #7 and cycle power or there will not be any PTT. ED-250W Windows Editor Start the windows editor program to display the “CAT-250 Repeater Controller Editor” window. Activation Of The RS-232 Port With Dipswitch #8 To activate the RS-232 port, set the DC power to OFF. Set dipswitch #8 to ON. Turn the DC power to...
  • Page 47 Chapter 8 - Voice Vocabulary Zero Change Hour Charlie Hours Check Three Clear Four Closed Identify Five Club Code India Seven Come Information Eight Complete Ing(suffix) Nine Condition Inputs Connect Intruder Eleven Contact Twelve Control Thirteen Fourteen Danger Juliet Fifteen Data Sixteen Date...
  • Page 48 Temperature November Test Zone Than Zulu Number 633 Thank-You Pause That Pause 1 The(shortE) Pause 2 The(longE) Pause 3 Then Pause 4 Open This Time Variables Operator This-is Time of Day Thunderstorms 836 Day of Week Oscar Thursday Time Over Timer Papa Today...
  • Page 49 Chapter 9 - Drawings CAT-250 Repeater Controller Figure 9-1...
  • Page 50 Chapter 10 - Schematic Controller Board (CAT-250) Sheet 1 of 3 Controller Board (CAT-250) Sheet 2 of 3 Controller Board (CAT-250) Sheet 3 of 3 10-1...
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  • Page 54 Chapter 11 - Part List Capacitor 100pf Capacitor .001uf 50V Capacitor .0047uf 50V C27,C30,C32,C33 Capacitor .015uf 50V C28,C29 C1,C2,C8,C9,C10,C11,C12,C13,C14,C15,C16 Capacitor .1uf 50V C17,C18,C19,C20,C36 Capacitor .47uf 50V C23,C24 Capacitor 10uf 16V C4,C5,C6,C7,C21,C22,C25,C26 Capacitor 470uf 50V Capacitor .47 Farad – 5V Connector DB9 Female J1,J4 Connector...
  • Page 55 Resistor R32,R33 Resistor 100K R2,R3,R6,R7 Resistor 560K R4,R8,R11 Resistor User Option R10,R11 Resonator 12 MHz Switch DIP SW 8 Switch Push Button Test Points TP1,TP2,TP3,TP4,TP5,TP6 Transorb 1N6278A 11-2...

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