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Preface Scope of Manual This manual contains information on servicing the TB8100 base station. Included are circuit descriptions, fault finding procedures, and mechanical assembly drawings for each module. Note TB9100 PAs and PMUs can also be serviced using this manual.
The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation. Technical notes are published from time to time to describe applications for Tait products, to provide technical details not included in manuals, and to offer solutions for any problems that arise.
Safety and Servicing Information This chapter contains general information on safety and servicing procedures for the TB8100 base station modules: reciter power amplifier (PA) power management unit (PMU) control panel. You will find specific safety and servicing information about individual modules in the appropriate chapters.
1.1.2 Explosive Environments Warning!! Do not operate TB8100 equipment near electri- cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Operating the equipment in these environments is a definite safety hazard. 1.1.3 Beryllium Oxide Caution Beryllium Oxide The termination resistors used in the 100W power amplifier contain some beryllium oxide.
They will be accorded ASC status and endorsed for repairs of TB8100 equipment after their staff have been trained and their facilities confirmed as suitable. Existing ASCs need to apply for and be granted an endorsement for repairs of TB8100 equipment.
ASC and Tait-only access Log-in passwords are needed for associate and Tait-only access; Technical Support supplies service centres with the necessary log-in information. The unsecured portion of the Technical Support website is accessible to the general public.
“Contact Information” on page 1.4.8 Tait FOCUS Database An additional source of information to service centres is the Tait FOCUS call-logging database. This is also accessible on the Technical Support website. All customer-related technical issues regarding TB8100 equipment are recorded on this database. These issues may be raised by both customers and service centres.
It is beyond the scope of this manual to list every tool that a service technician should carry. However, the tools specifically required for servicing TB8100 equipment are listed in the table below. You can also obtain the TBA0ST2 tool kit from your nearest Tait Dealer or Customer Service Organisation.
Identifying Screw Types 1.6.1 Torx Recess Head Screws Torx recess head screws are the standard type of screw used in all TB8100 equipment, although Pozidriv and Allen recess head screws are also used in a few special applications. Figure 1.2...
Surface mount devices (SMDs) require special storage, han- dling, removal and replacement techniques. This equip- ment should be serviced only by an approved Tait Dealer or Customer Service Organisation equipped with the neces- sary facilities. Repairs attempted with incorrect equipment or by untrained personnel may result in permanent damage.
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RS-232 Serial Port port (9-way female D-range connector). Note that when a reciter fitted with a TaitNet RS-232 system interface board is used in a TB8100 base station, the RS-232 port on the control panel is disabled. In this situation you must connect to the RS-232 port at the rear of the reciter.
Customer Service Organisation for repair or replacement. The fault finding procedures provided in this chapter assume you are familiar with the operation of the TB8100 Service Kit and Calibration Kit. Figure 3.1 on page 71 identifies the individual boards.
This explanation of reciter product codes is not intended to sug- gest that any combination of features is necessarily available in any one reciter. Consult your nearest Tait Dealer or Customer Service Organisation (CSO) for more information regarding the availabil- ity of specific models and options.
Test Equipment The following test equipment is required for carrying out the reciter fault Recommended Test Equipment finding procedures: PC with the latest version of the TB8100 Service Kit (refer to “Software and Firmware Compatibility” on page 74). Note The Calibration Kit is also installed when you install the Service Kit.
The new firmware may not be compatible with the other modules in the customer’s base station. Ensure that any TB8100 modules used to test the functionality of the reciter Compatibility with TB8100 Modules under repair are loaded with compatible firmware.
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Note The information in these tables is extracted from the TB8100 Specifications Manual. Refer to the latest issue of this manual (MBA-00001-xx) for the most up-to-date and complete specifi- cations. Table 3.2 Final tests for the receiver Test Limits Switching Range >2% of the centre frequency...
Reciter Spare Parts This chapter lists the spare parts available for the TB8100 reciter at the time this manual was published. Spare circuit board assemblies are listed in Table 6.1. Mechanical parts are listed in Figure 6.1 on page 111.
Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
Power Amplifier Circuit Description The TB8100 power amplifier (PA) is a modular design with the circuitry divided between separate boards. These boards are assembled onto a heatsink in different configurations in different models. Figure 7.1 on page 114 shows the configurations for a 100W 28V PA and 50W 12V PA, along with the main inputs and outputs for power, RF and control signals.
The fault finding procedures provided in this chapter assume you are familiar with the operation of the TB8100 Service Kit and Calibration Kit. Figure 8.1 on page 130 Figure 8.2 on page 131 identify the individual boards and show how they are configured in different models.
RF components or tracks in the PA while it is transmitting. Caution The TB8100 power amplifier (PA) weighs between 4.8kg (10.6lb) and 5.8kg (12.8lb). Take care when handling the PA to avoid personal injury. 8.1.2...
520MHz. PAs with hardware version 00.01 and earlier can only operate from 400MHz to 520MHz. b. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with a K-band TB8100 reciter is 762MHz to 776MHz, and 850MHz to 870MHz. c. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with an L-band TB8100 reciter...
PA. The following test equipment is required for carrying out the PA fault Recommended Test Equipment finding procedures: PC with the latest version of the TB8100 Service Kit (refer to “Software and Firmware Compatibility” on page 136). Note The Calibration Kit is also installed when you install the Service Kit.
PA’s firmware version. The new firmware may not be compatible with the other modules in the customer’s base station. Ensure that any TB8100 modules used to test the functionality of the PA Compatibility with TB8100 Modules under repair are loaded with compatible firmware.
Initial Checks You can use the TB8100 Service Kit and Calibration Kit to check the basic operation of the PA without removing the cover. To check whether the PA powers up correctly and generates any alarms, carry out Task Task...
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If it is not, go to Step Check that the system control bus is undamaged and correctly connected (refer to the TB8100 Installation and Operation Manual for details [MBA-00005-xx]). Check that the I C current source for the system control bus is present.
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Note The information in this table is extracted from the TB8100 Spec- ifications Manual. Refer to the latest issue of this manual (MBA-00001-xx) for the most up-to-date and complete specifi- cations. Table 8.6 Supply current specifications Test Limits Supply Current - 12V PA...
RF components or tracks in the PA while it is transmitting. Caution The TB8100 power amplifier (PA) weighs between 4.8kg (10.6lb) and 5.8kg (12.8lb). Take care when handling the PA to avoid personal injury. Important This equipment contains devices which are susceptible to damage from static charges.
17 for more information on antistatic procedures when handling these devices. The TB8100 PA is a modular design with the circuitry divided between separate circuit boards which are assembled in different configurations in different models. This chapter provides information on how to remove and replace individual boards.
Power Amplifier Spare Parts This chapter lists the spare parts available for the TB8100 PA at the time this manual was published. Spare circuit board assemblies are listed in Table 11.1. Replacement components are listed in Table 11.2 on page 196.
Description Note: DC input feedthrough capacitor 012-04100-07 The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest DC power link 051-00640-XX issue of each part will normally be available for ordering...
349-02065-XX boost regulator board Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
M3x10mm pan head Torx Taptite screw 349-02066-XX Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
Description The TB8100 power management unit (PMU) provides stable, low-noise 28VDC outputs to power the TB8100 base station. The PMU is made up of a number of individual boards and cards which comprise two main modules, the AC module and the DC module. The auxiliary power supply board is optional.
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The main function of this power supply is to provide a controlled 13.65VDC, 27.3VDC or 54.6VDC output (depending on model), as the main output for the TB8100 base station is 28VDC. This interface consists of the connectors which connect the DC module to...
DC or AC module. The fault finding procedures provided in this chapter assume you are familiar with the operation of the TB8100 Service Kit and Calibration Kit. Figure 13.1 on page 218 identifies the individual boards and cards, and shows how they are configured in an AC and DC PMU.
This explanation of PMU product codes is not intended to suggest that any combination of features is necessarily available in any one PMU. Consult your nearest Tait Dealer or Customer Service Organisation (CSO) for more information regarding the availabil- ity of specific models and options.
13.3 Test Equipment The following test equipment is required for carrying out the PMU fault finding procedures: PC with the latest version of the TB8100 Service Kit (refer to “Software and Firmware Compatibility” on page 220). Note The Calibration Kit is also installed when you install the Service Kit.
PMU’s firmware version. The new firmware may not be compatible with the other modules in the customer’s base station. Ensure that any TB8100 modules used to test the functionality of the PMU Compatibility with TB8100 Modules under repair are loaded with compatible firmware.
13.6 Initial Checks You can use the TB8100 Service Kit to check the basic operation of the PMU without removing the covers. To check whether the PMU powers up correctly, produces the correct output power, or generates any alarms, carry out...
247. 13.8.3 PMU Operation on DC Input This section is a copy of the section that is published in the TB8100 Installation and Operation Manual. It is reproduced in this manual for your convenience. The operation of the PMU on DC input is controlled by three sets of...
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17.1V ±0.3V 34.2V ±0.5V 68.4V ±1V a. The information in this table is extracted from the TB8100 Specifications Manual. Refer to the latest issue of this manual (MBA-00001-xx) for the most up-to-date and complete PMU specifications. b. Using the Service Kit.
14.2 Mechanical Overview The TB8100 PMU is made up of a number of individual boards and cards which comprise two main modules, the AC module and the DC module. The auxiliary power supply board is optional. The PMU is available in three main hardware configurations:...
Figure 15.1. 1. The card remover is included in the TBA0ST2 tool kit, which is available from your nearest Tait Dealer or Customer Service Organisation. It is also available separately as part number 220-02034-01. TB8100 Service Manual Power Management Unit Card and Board Replacement...
Power Management Unit Spare Parts This section lists the spare parts available for the TB8100 PMU at the time this manual was published. Spare modules and circuit board assemblies are listed in Table 16.1. Mechanical parts are listed in Figure 16.1 on page 269 Figure 16.2...
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PMU mechanical assembly - sheet 1 Description Note: current transformer 053-00028-XX The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest E-core choke 069-00010-40 issue of each part will normally be available for ordering...
(when 40W aux. PS board not fitted) 362-01122-XX Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
Control Panel Circuit Description The control panel is designed to be the link between the user and the TB8100 base station. The circuitry for the operation of the control panel is located on a board mounted behind its front face. All communication between the base station and the control panel is via the system control bus.
18.5 Spare Parts This section lists the spare parts available for the TB8100 control panel at the time this manual was published. Spare control panels and circuit board assemblies are listed in Table 18.1. Mechanical parts are listed in Figure 18.4 on page 285 Figure 18.5...
* not fitted to Power Save control panel control panel board Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
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Subrack Servicing This chapter lists the spare parts available for the TB8100 subrack at the time this manual was published. Spare subrack assemblies are listed in Table 19.1. Mechanical parts and cables are listed as follows: Figure 19.1 on page 289...
354-01048-XX Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
362-01123-XX interconnect board Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
DC power cable - PMU to dual reciters 219-02860-XX Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
March 2005 Note: dual 5/50W base station - rear view The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
DC input terminal block (when no PMU fitted) 240-04030-03 Note: The characters XX in an IPN (Tait Internal Part Number) stand for the issue number of the part. Only the latest b c d issue of each part will normally be available for ordering as spare or replacement parts.
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Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations related to the TB8100 base station. For information about trunking, mobile, or portable terms, consult the glossary provided with the relevant documentation. A B C D E F G H I K L N P R S T U V W...
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BCD (binary coded decimal) is a code in which a string of four binary digits represents a decimal number. The TB8100 Calibration Kit is a utility for defining the switching ranges of Calibration Kit the receiver and the exciter and for flattening the receiver response across its switching range.
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Duty cycle is used in relation to the PA. It is the proportion of time duty cycle (expressed as a percentage) during which the PA is operated. The TB8100 PA can be operated continuously. Electronic Industries Alliance. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and responsible for developing telecommunications and electronics standards in the USA.
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Kerchunking is transmitting for a second or less without saying anything in kerchunking order to test the base station. This results in a ‘kerchunk’ sound. A TB8100 is a line-controlled base station when it receives audio (sending line-controlled base station it out via its system interface), transmits audio received over its system interface, and its transmitter is keyed via the Tx Key line.
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Pre-emphasis is a process in the transmitter that boosts higher audio pre-emphasis frequencies to improve the audio quality. The reciter is a module of a TB8100 base station that acts as receiver and reciter exciter. Reverse tone bursts can be used with CTCSS. When reverse tone bursts are...
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(signal + noise + distortion) to (noise + distortion). A SINAD of 12dB corresponds to a signal to noise ratio of 4:1. The TB8100 can provide an approximate SINAD value while in service by comparing the in- band audio against out-of-band noise.
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A TB8100 is a talk through repeater when its audio path is configured to Talk Through Repeater pass the audio it receives on to the transmitter. Task Manager is a part of the TB8100 base station firmware that carries out Task Manager tasks in response to inputs.
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