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Foreword
This user documentation provides the information required by a user to install, use and maintain the
E1-RIC. The E1-RIC is a line replaceable unit (LRU), however, the Maintenance procedures included in
this documentation provide details on fault indications and use of the diagnostics software.
Park Air user documentation is supplied on disk as Adobe Acrobat files. A hard copy may be printed from
any file; the hard copy printout will include any interactive commands included in the file.
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E1-RIC
Modifications to the E1-RIC are listed below.
Software Configuration
This documentation is applicable to an E1-RIC loaded with the software listed below.
Disposal
This product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
It must not be disposed of in domestic waste.
Disposal should be made using designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or the local authorities in your area.
Warnings
A warning is used to indicate possible danger to personnel. Throughout Park Air user documentation,
warnings are indicated by the following symbols:
Cautions
A caution is used to indicate possible danger to the equipment. Throughout Park Air user documentation,
cautions are indicated by the following symbols:
Customer Support
Email
Address: support@uk.parkairsystems.com
Telephone
During normal UK office hours: Within the UK, 01778 381557
International, 44 1778 381557
Outside normal UK office hours: Within the UK, 07733 124457
International, 44 7733 124457
Fax
Fax number: Within the UK, 01778 381556
International, 44 1778 381556
Mail
Address: Customer Services Department
Park Air Systems
Northfields
Market Deeping
Peterborough PE6 8UE
England
Web Site
Web address: www.parkairsystems.com
Fault Reporting
To ensure that Park Air continues to offer the highest level of after sales service, it is necessary to gather
as much information as possible about equipment faults. If any equipment supplied by Park Air becomes
unserviceable, please complete a copy of the fault report shown on the next page, and return it to the
Customer Services department at Park Air.
Fault Report
Customer: ......................................................
Address: ......................................................
......................................................
......................................................
Telephone: ......................................................
Email: ......................................................
Fax: ......................................................
Equipment Details
Park Air works order number: ......................................................
Equipment model: ......................................................
Equipment serial number: ......................................................
Service Details
Commissioning date: ......................................................
Failure/repair date: ......................................................
Software version (if known): ......................................................
Supply voltage: ......................................................
Equipment environment: Office area / dedicated equipment room / heated / air-conditioned
(delete as applicable)
Fault Detail
Symptoms of fault: ......................................................
......................................................
......................................................
......................................................
Results of any tests: ......................................................
......................................................
Any repairs carried out: ......................................................
......................................................
Comments/action requested: ......................................................
......................................................
EC Declaration of Conformity
Equipment: E1 Radio Interconnect (E1-RIC)
This is to certify that the above equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
essential requirements of the following Directives:
Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of March 9, 1999 on
Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of
their conformity and with the provisions of Annex IV (Conformity Assessment procedure
referred to in article 10).
The equipment is designed to comply with the requirements of EN 301 489 parts 1 and 22
based on the following requirements:
EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-3
EN61000-4-4 EN 50022B
Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006
on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed
for use within certain voltage limits.
This equipment which is classed as SELV is manufactured to conform with the requirements
of EN60950-1: 2006 and is therefore in accordance with the Council Directive 2006/95/EC
Park Air Systems Ltd, Northfields, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8UE, England.
Tel: +44 1778 345434 Fax: +44 1778 342877 www.parkairsystems.com
Registered in England 1951792 A subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation
Abbreviations
The following list details standard abbreviations.
A ampere LCD liquid crystal display
ac alternating current LED light emitting diode
AGC automatic gain control LRU line replaceable unit
ALC automatic level control M mega
AM amplitude modulation m metre
ATC air traffic control mA milliamp
BER bit error rate MARC multi-access remote control
BIT built-in test Mbits/s megabits per second
bps bits per second MHz megahertz
C celsius mm millimetre
CAS channel associated signalling ms millisecond
CCE control centre equipment MSK minimum shift keying
CD compact disk mW milliwatt
CSMA carrier sense multiple access NB narrow-band
dB decibel N/A not applicable
dc direct current n/c normally closed
DSB double sideband n/o normally open
D8PSK differentially encoded 8-phase shift PA power amplifier
keying
PC personal computer
E1-RIC E1-radio interconnect
PCB printed circuit board
ESD electrostatic sensitive device
pk-pk peak-to-peak
E-BIT external bit signal
PM phase modulation
FCC Federal Communications Commission
ppm parts per million
Fig figure
PSU power supply unit
FM frequency modulation
PTT press to transmit
FP frequency preset
RCMS remote control and monitoring
g gramme system
HPA high power amplifier Ref reference
Hz hertz RF radio frequency
IF intermediate frequency RF PA radio frequency power amplifier
k kilo RSSI radio signal strength indication
kbits/s kilobits per second TDMA time division multiple access
kg kilogramme
kHz kilohertz
Abbreviations (continued)
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Contents
Page
Foreword ii
Copyright and Trademarks ii
Modifications and Software Configuration iii
Health and Safety iv
Customer Support v
Fault Reporting v
Approvals and Regulations vii
Abbreviations viii
Introduction 1-1
Purpose 1-2
Product Identification 1-3
E1-RIC 1-3
Main/Standby Switching Panel 1-3
Independent Radio Operation 1-3
Main and Standby Radio Configurations 1-5
Cross-Site Lines 1-5
Specification 2-1
Introduction 2-2
E1-RIC 2-2
Radio Compatibility 2-2
Channels Supported 2-2
E1 Characteristics 2-2
RS232 Data 2-2
Undedicated Inputs and Outputs 2-2
Dimensions and Weight 2-2
Mounting Options 2-2
Power Requirements 2-3
Power Source 2-3
Environmental 2-3
Main/Standby Switching Panel 2-4
Channels Supported 2-4
Daisy-Chaining 2-4
Relays 2-4
Dimensions and Weight 2-4
Power Requirements 2-4
Contents (continued)
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Installation 4-1
Procedures 4-2
Installing an E1-RIC for Analogue Applications 4-7
Fitting the E1-RIC into an Equipment Cabinet 4-8
Connecting Radios to the E1-RIC 4-9
Connecting a T6 Series Radio 4-9
Connecting an M7 Series Radio 4-10
Daisy-Chaining E1-RIC Equipment 4-11
Config Switch 4-14
Facilities Connector 4-14
External dc Input Supply 4-15
External dc Output Supply 4-15
Undedicated Inputs and Outputs 4-15
MARC RS232 RCMS Data 4-15
Auxiliary Connector 4-18
Setting the E1-RIC Address 4-20
Installing the Main/Standby Switching Panel 4-21
Fitting the Main/Standby Switching Panel into an Equipment Cabinet 4-22
Connecting the Main/Standby Switching Panel to the E1-RIC 4-23
Connecting Radios to the Main/Standby Switching Panel 4-24
Connecting the Additional Outputs Connector 4-28
Connecting a Modem to the Main/Standby Switching Panel 4-28
Connecting Grounding Contacts 4-28
dc Outputs 4-28
Connecting the Line Ports 4-30
Front Panel Connector 4-33
Switching Control Connector 4-34
Maintenance 5-1
Introduction 5-2
Maintenance Policy 5-2
E1-RIC Fault Indications 5-2
Ready Indicator 5-2
Network Indicator 5-2
Alarm Indicator 5-2
E1 System Interconnections 5-2
Radio Port Indicators 5-2
Diagnostics 5-2
Main/Standby Switching Panel Indications 5-3
Radio Port Indicators 5-3
Line Port Indicators 5-3
Main/Standby Push-Buttons 5-3
E1-RIC BIT Parameters 5-4
Diagnostics Software 5-5
Connection Lead 5-5
Running the Diagnostics Software Using HyperTerminal 5-6
Using the Diagnostics Facility 5-9
Viewing the BIT History 5-9
Viewing E1-RIC BIT Status 5-9
Setting the Undedicated Input Reference Voltage 5-10
Setting the Undedicated Input Polarities 5-11
Setting the Undedicated Output Polarities 5-12
Downloading Software 5-12
Introduction
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Purpose
The E1-Radio Interconnect (E1-RIC), shown in Fig 1-1, is used at a radio site in analogue T6 series and
M7 series radio systems to provide the following functions:
To multiplex/demultiplex Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS) data. RCMS data is
used by the Park Air Multi-Access Remote Control (MARC) system to provide status information
at the Control Centre Equipment (CCE). See separate publication titled ‘MARC User
Documentation’
Allows connection of undedicated user inputs and outputs. These signals can be, for example,
building alarms or control signals. User input and output signals form part of the RCMS data
To automatically supervise switching between radios configured as main and standby pairs. To
achieve this, a Main/Standby Switching Panel (see Fig 1-2) is used in combination with an
E1-RIC.
Product Identification
E1-RIC
Product name: E1-RIC.
PAE
Model: E1 Radio Interconnect
Part No: BE1RIC
S / No: 1P1234
DC Supply: ...
20-35V 0.6A 12W max
Mod Record: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Software Configuration
Part Order No. BE1RIC
See installation instructions before
connecting supply. Software Mode Part No.
Park Air Systems Ltd England Fill E1 65-00000628
Control Site
Analogue VCCS
RS232
Modem
MARC Control Centre
Equipment (CCE)
Modem
Undedicated Inputs
and Outputs as required
RS232
T6T Transmitter
Facilities Auxiliary
E1 Data Radio Connector Connector
Connector
T6T Transmitter
E1 Data Radio
Connector
T6R Receiver
E1 Data Radio
Connector
T6R Receiver
E1 Data Radio
Connector E1-RIC
Radio Site
The E1-RIC supports up to eight radios. For simplicity, only four radios are shown in Fig 1-4.
Fig 1-5 shows a main/standby configuration. In this configuration the E1-RIC routes, via the main/
standby switching panel, RS232 MARC data between the MARC CCE and each radio. E1-RIC also
generates the switching signals for the main/standby switching panel.
Each radio is connected from its T1/E1 connector to one of the eight E1-RIC radio connectors. This
connection carries the duplex MARC data and the dc output supply from the radio to power the E1-RIC.
The E1-RIC and main/standby switching panel are interconnected via the Auxiliary connectors. This
connection carries the main/standby select signals and a dc supply to power the main/standby switching
panel.
4-wire E and M signals connect from each radio’s MARC Audio connector and are routed to the VCCS
via latching relays fitted in the main/standby switching panel.
The MARC data connects to the main/standby switching panel’s Additional Outputs connector and is
communicated to and from the MARC CCE via a modem link. Only one modem is required for up to six
daisy-chained E1-RICs.
Cross-Site Lines
When activated, the latching relays fitted to the main/standby switching panel switch the main lines to the
standby radio and the standby lines to the main radio, or vice versa. To reduce the number of cross-site
lines, a single set may be used for each main/standby pair of radios. This is illustrated in Fig 1-6.
Control Site
VCCS
RS232
Modem
MARC Control Centre
Equipment (CCE)
Modem
Line Ports
Additional RS232
Outputs CN8
Auxiliary
Connector
The E1-RIC supports up to eight radios. For simplicity, only four radios are shown in Fig 1-5.
Control Site
VCCS
RS232
Modem
MARC Control Centre
Equipment (CCE)
Modem
Auxiliary
Connector
The E1-RIC supports up to eight radios. For simplicity, only four radios are shown in Fig 1-6.
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Specification
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Introduction
This topic gives the specification applicable to the E1-RIC when used in analogue applications and the
specification for the optional Main/Standby Switching Panel.
E1-RIC
Radio Compatibility
E1-RIC is compatible with the Park Air T6 and M7 series radios. T6 series radios must have the T1/E1
port configured for E1.
Channels Supported
Each E1-RIC supports up to eight radios.
E1 Characteristics
E1 connections between the radios and the E1-RIC are 2.048 Mbits/s using a balanced 120 ohm
electrical interface in accordance with ITU-T G.703 [9]. Data is transferred using High Density Bipolar 3
(HDB3) line coding.
RS232 Data
MARC data in RS232 format can connect to the Facilities connector or to the Auxiliary connector.
Undedicated outputs Four undedicated outputs are available that can be controlled through
an RCMS system. The outputs can be configured by the user to
control, for example, lighting circuits. The polarity of each output can
be set as normal, or inverted. For further information see Installation.
Depth 200 mm (7.9 inch) excluding rear panel connectors and switches.
Mounting Options
A U-bracket, fitted to an equipment cabinet’s front uprights is used to locate an E1-RIC towards the
cabinet rear. Alternatively, a front panel assembly is used when the E1-RIC is fitted at the front of an
equipment cabinet.
Power Requirements
Supply voltage Between 20 and 35 Vdc, negative ground, reverse polarity protected.
600 mA @ 20 Vdc.
Power Source
The connection between each radio and the E1-RIC carries the radio’s output supply; this is 28 Vdc
(nominal) at a maximum of 500 mA. Providing at least two operational radios are connected to the
E1-RIC, sufficient power is available.
As an alternative to using the radios’ output supply, a suitable external power source can be connected
to the E1-RIC’s Facilities connector. Connection details are given in Installation.
Environmental
Warm-up time E1-RIC is fully operational within 20 seconds after switch on.
Shock and vibration E1-RIC complies with shock and vibration protection in accordance
with MIL-STD-810F [11] method 516.5, procedure VI.
Daisy-Chaining
Up to six E1-RICs with main/standby switching panels may be daisy-chained.
Relays
Main/standby switching is achieved using latching change-over relays. The relays activate on a
grounding control signal of at least 15 ms.
Latching relays ensure that signal routing is maintained should the main/standby switching panel lose
power and when power is reapplied.
Power Requirements
The main/standby switching panel requires an input supply between 20 and 35 Vdc. This is normally
supplied by the associated E1-RIC. Alternatively, an external supply can be connected to the panel’s
Auxiliary connector.
The main/standby switching panel draws 100 mA in its quiescent state; a further 60 mA is required to
switch any relay.
Introduction
This topic describes the controls and indicators fitted to an E1-RIC. The controls are used during
installation to configure the E1-RIC within a system and the indicators used for maintenance purposes.
Supply Switch
A push switch that turns power on and off. Turning off power to the E1-RIC also turns off power to the
Main/Standby Switching Panel (if fitted).
Ready Indicator
A green indicator that is lit when the E1-RIC is ready for use; that is, it is switched on and no internal
faults are detected.
Network Indicator
A red indicator that lights when alarm conditions are present on the network.
Alarm Indicator
A red indicator that flashes when an alert condition is sensed and is lit for an alarm condition. Alert and
alarm conditions are described in Maintenance on page 5-4.
Address ID Switches
Four switches that are used to set a unique address for each E1-RIC in a radio system. This address is
used by the VCCS, and the Multi-Access Remote Control (MARC) software to identify each E1-RIC used
in the system. For further information see Installation page 4-20.
Radio Connectors
Eight RJ45 connectors used to interconnect the radios to the E1-RIC. Each connector has an integral
amber indicator that lights when a serviceable connection is present.
E1 System Interconnections
Four RJ45 connectors used to connect to the network in digital applications. In an analogue system,
these connectors are used to daisy-chain E1-RICs. Each connector has an integral amber indicator that
lights when a serviceable connection is present.
Diagnostics Connector
A 2.5 mm jack socket that is used to connect a PC to the E1-RIC. This enables the diagnostics software
to be run. See Maintenance page 5-5 for further details.
Config Switch
The configuration switch has ten positions and is used in analogue applications as follows:
If a Main/Standby Switching Panel is connected to the E1-RIC, set the Config switch to 9
If no Main/Standby Switching Panel is connected and the E1-RIC is being used solely to supervise
MARC data, set the Config switch to 0.
Main/Standby Push-Buttons
Four push-buttons designated Select 1 to Select 4 (see Fig 3-2) allow the main/standby radio pairs to be
manually changed over confirming serviceable relay operation. Pressing the push-button generates a
grounding pulse which changes over the appropriate latching relays.
When the relays change over, the indicators on the appropriate Line port change over from green to
yellow and vice versa.
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Procedures
This topic gives the procedures necessary to install an E1-RIC ready for operational use. If the E1-RIC
has been supplied as part of a Park Air system, it will normally be fully wired and fitted within an
equipment cabinet. If this is the case, the procedures given in this topic do not need to be carried out.
The installation procedures required depend on whether the radios operate independently, or are
configured as main/standby pairs. If main/standby operation is required, a Main/Standby Switching Panel
is used in conjunction with the E1-RIC; this is detailed from page 4-21 onwards.
Fig 4-1 and Fig 4-2 show typical configurations for independent radio operation using T6 series and
M7 series radios. Fig 4-3 and Fig 4-4 show typical main/standby configurations. The procedures
necessary to install the E1-RIC and if applicable, the Main/Standby Switching Panel, are listed in
Table 4-1. Procedures should be completed in the order listed in Table 4-1.
In addition to the standard procedures listed in Table 4-1, two connectors: the Front Panel connector and
the Switching Control connector are available for a user’s non-standard configuration. The pin-outs are
given on page 4-33 and page 4-34.
T6 Series Radios
Facilities Auxiliary
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio Connector Connector
Connector Connector Connector 1
E1-RIC
This example shows an E1-RIC being used to supervise RCMS (MARC) data. The data is communicated to the MARC PC,
which is normally installed at the control site, via a modem at the radio site and an associated modem at the control site.
M7 Series Radios
Facilities Auxiliary
Radio
RADIO A 1_ 2 3
Connector Connector
AB C DE F
FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JK L M NO
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXY Z
. 0 _
E1 Connector 1
Tx Rx INT
NB (A)
Connector Connector
Radio
RA DIO A 1_ 2 3
AB C DE F
FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JK L M NO
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXY Z
. 0 _
Connector
RA DIO A 1_ 2 3
Radio
AB C DE F
FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JK L M NO
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXY Z
. 0 _
E1 Connector 3
Tx Rx INT
NB (A) Connector
Connector
1_ 2 3
Radio
RA DIO A
AB C DE F
FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JK L M NO
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXY Z
. 0 _
Connector
Radio
RA DIO A 1_ 2 3
AB C DE F
FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JK L M NO
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXY Z
. 0 _
E1 Connector 5
Tx Rx INT
NB (A) Connector
Connector
RA DIO A 1_ 2 3
AB C DE F
Radio
FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JK L M NO
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXY Z
. 0 _
Connector 6
Tx Rx INT
NB (A) Connector E1
Connector
RA DIO A 1_ 2 3
Radio
AB C DE F
FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JK L M NO
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXY Z
. 0 _
E1 Connector 7
Tx Rx INT
NB (A) Connector
Connector
RA DIO A 1_ 2 3
Radio
AB C DE F
FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JK L M NO
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXY Z
. 0 _
E1 Connector 8
Tx Rx INT
NB (A) Connector
Connector
E1-RIC
This example shows an E1-RIC being used to supervise RCMS (MARC) data. The data is communicated to the MARC PC,
which is normally installed at the control site, via a modem at the radio site and an associated modem at the control site.
Line Modem
Ports
4B 4A 3B 3A 2B 2A 1B 1A
Additional
Outputs CN8
Auxiliary
Connector
Undedicated Inputs and
Main/Standby Outputs (as required)
Switching Panel
Radio 4B 4A 3B 3A 2B 2A 1B 1A
Ports
T6 Radio (Main)
Facilities Auxiliary
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio Connector
Connector Connector Connector 1
T6 Radio (Standby)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 2
T6 Radio (Main)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 3
T6 Radio (Standby)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 4
T6 Radio (Main)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 5
T6 Radio (Standby)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 6
T6 Radio (Main)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 7
T6 Radio (Standby)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 8
E1-RIC
This example shows a Main/Standby Switching Panel controlled by an E1-RIC. The example uses main and standby
cross-site lines between the radio site and VCCS for each frequency channel.
See Fig 4-4 for an alternative configuration that uses only one set of cross-site lines per frequency channel.
If M7 series radios are used, the radio connections are as shown in Fig 4-2.
Fig 4-3 Using E1-RIC with a Main/Standby Switching Panel (Main and Standby Cross-Site Lines)
Line Modem
Ports
4A 3A 2A 1A
Additional
Outputs CN8
Auxiliary
Connector
Undedicated Inputs and
Main/Standby Outputs (as required)
Switching Panel
Radio 4B 4A 3B 3A 2B 2A 1B 1A
Ports
T6 Radio (Main)
Facilities Auxiliary
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio Connector
Connector Connector Connector 1
T6 Radio (Standby)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 2
T6 Radio (Main)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 3
T6 Radio (Standby)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 4
T6 Radio (Main)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 5
T6 Radio (Standby)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 6
T6 Radio (Main)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 7
T6 Radio (Standby)
MARC Audio T1/E1 Radio
Connector Connector Connector 8
E1-RIC
This example shows a Main/Standby Switching panel controlled by an E1-RIC. The example uses one set of lines between the
radio site and VCCS per frequency channel.
See Fig 4-3 for an alternative configuration that uses main and standby cross-site lines for each frequency channel.
If M7 series radios are used, the radio connections are as shown in Fig 4-2.
Fig 4-4 Using E1-RIC with a Main/Standby Switching Panel (Single Cross-Site Lines)
Fig 4-5 shows all connectors and outlines their purpose. Each connector is fully detailed in the
appropriate procedure.
Used to daisy-chain
E1-RICs
A1 A2 B1 B2
Radio 1
Radio 2
E1-RIC Radio 3
Radio 4
RJ45
Sockets
Radio 5
Radio 6
Radio 7
Radio 8
Diagnostics
Jack Socket
Facilities Auxiliary
(25-way D-type plug) (15-way D-type plug)
Diagnostics PC
E1-RIC
T6 Radio
see Table 4-2
T1/E1
Radio Connector
Sockets
E1-RIC T6 Radio
7 Ground 0V 7 Ground 0V
RJ45 Plug Numbering is shown looking from the top of the plug.
The top is viewed when the lever is on the bottom.
Pin 1
E1-RIC M7 Radio
RADIO A 1_ 2 3
ABC DEF
FP 1
4 5 6
WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXYZ
. 0 _
E1
Tx Rx INT
Radio Connector
Sockets
E1-RIC M7 Radio
7 Ground 0V 7 Ground 0V
Note (1):
An RJ45 connector is shown in Fig 4-8.
Note (2):
The Radio Standby facility is initiated through MARC or any other compatible RCMS system.
When a Radio Standby instruction is sent, all radios connected to the appropriate E1-RIC are
switched to standby.
RJ45 Plug
Pin 1
1 RRing
E1 balanced input
2 RTip
3 Not used –
4 TRing
E1 balanced output
5 TTip
6 Not used –
7 Not used –
8 Not used –
1 TRing
E1 balanced output
2 TTip
3 Not used –
4 RRing
E1 balanced input
5 RTip
6 Not used –
7 Not used –
8 Not used –
MARC
Data
A2 B2
A1 B1
A2 B2
A1 B1
This example shows three E1-RIC equipment daisy-chained together. Up to six E1-RICs can
be daisy-chained.
Interconnections are made using the A1 and A2 RJ45 connectors. Additionally, as shown in
this figure, B1 and B2 are also connected to provide dual redundancy.
Config Switch
The E1-RIC’s Config (configuration) switch (see Fig 4-13) must be set as follows:
If a Main/Standby Switching Panel is connected to the E1-RIC, set the Config switch to 9
If no Main/Standby Switching Panel is connected and the E1-RIC is being used solely to supervise
MARC data, set the Config switch to 0.
Facilities Connector
A number of facilities can be connected to an E1-RIC through the 25-way D-type Facilities plug. These
are:
An external dc input supply
An external dc output supply
Four undedicated user inputs
Four undedicated user outputs
MARC RS232 RCMS data.
The Facilities connector pin-out is listed in Table 4-6; the pin arrangement is shown in Fig 4-14. Decide
which, if any, of the facilities is required for your system and make the appropriate connections. Do not
connect the RCMS data at this stage if using a Main/Standby Switching Panel.
Pin 1 Pin 13
Pin 14 Pin 25
When using the dc output supply facility, users must ensure the E1-RIC is being supplied
with sufficient input power.
A dc output can be taken from the E1-RIC to supply low power auxiliary equipment. Connections are
made from the Facilities connector pins 3 and 2, or pins 16 and 15 (see Table 4-6).
The dc output voltage is the same as the input supply voltage: between 20 and 35 Vdc. Users must
ensure there is sufficient input power available to supply the E1-RIC plus any auxiliary equipment; see
heading ‘External dc Input Supply’.
2 Ground – 0V
4 Not connected – –
5 Undedicated input A Input Active when the input and the reference voltage
differ by more than 10 V
Inactive when the input and the reference voltage
differ by less than 1 V
Maximum input level is ±60 V with respect to the
reference voltage
Common reference for all undedicated inputs can
be selected as +14 V, 0 V, or -14 V
The input draws no more than 6 mA and requires
at least 1 mA to operate
7 Undedicated output A Output Solid state relay, +60 V to -60 V, ac or dc, 100 mA
maximum, normally open. Connected to 0 V in
closed position
9 Not connected – –
10 Transmit data Output RS232, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity, no handshaking
11 Ground – 0V
12 Not connected – –
13 Ground – 0V
15 Ground – 0V
17 Not connected – –
22 Not connected – –
23 Receive data Input RS232, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity, no handshaking
24 Not connected – –
25 Not connected – –
Auxiliary Connector
The Auxiliary connector provides input and output signals for analogue main/standby switching, an
RS232 port for RCMS data, and input and output supply voltages.
The connector is shown in Fig 4-15 and the pin-out listed in Table 4-7.
If a Main/Standby Switching Panel is being used in conjunction with the E1-RIC do not
make any connections to the Auxiliary connector now. Connection is made later on in
the installation procedures.
Pin 1 Pin 8
Pin 9 Pin 15
If the radios are configured for independent (that is, not main/standby) operation, connect a modem to
the Auxiliary connector on pins 8, 9 and 10. Note that if two or more E1-RICs are daisy-chained, only one
modem is required. For example, in Fig 4-12 on page 4-13, which shows three E1-RICs daisy-chained,
a modem should be connected only to E1-RIC (1).
1 Supply input Input Between 20 and 35 Vdc (nominally 28 Vdc). The maximum
current = 2.5 A
2 Ground – 0V
3 Supply output Output Between 20 and 35 Vdc (nominally 28 Vdc) fused at 500 mA
8 Transmit data Output RS232, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no
handshaking
9 Receive data Input RS232, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no
handshaking
10 Ground – 0V
11 Supply output Output Between 20 and 35 Vdc (nominally 28 Vdc) output fused at
500 mA
Before installing the Main/Standby Switching Panel, complete the E1-RIC installation
procedures given previously in this topic.
If the system radios are configured as main and standby pairs, a Main/Standby Switching Panel is used
in conjunction with the E1-RIC. Fig 4-17 and Fig 4-18 show the panel that is designed to be fitted to the
cabinet uprights at the rear of an equipment cabinet behind the E1-RIC. The front view as shown in
Fig 4-17 faces outwards from the rear of the cabinet.
Line Ports
1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B
4B 4A 3B 3A 2B 2A 1B 1A
Front Panel Auxiliary
Connector Connector
Radio Ports
Fixing Brackets
Pin 1 Pin 8
Pin 9 Pin 15
1 Not connected -
2 Ground 0V
6 Radios 1 and 2 Main/Standby 100 kohm pull-up to 15 V. Relay toggles on a falling edge
select
7 Radios 5 and 6 Main/Standby 100 kohm pull-up to 15 V. Relay toggles on a falling edge
select
10 RS232 ground 0V
14 Radios 3 and 4 Main/Standby 100 kohm pull-up to 15 V. Relay toggles on a falling edge
select
15 Radios 7 and 8 Main/Standby 100 kohm pull-up to 15 V. Relay toggles on a falling edge
select
RJ45 Plug
Pin 1
For information purposes only, the interconnection details for transmitters, receivers and transceivers is
given in Table 4-9 to Table 4-14.
Main/Standby
Radio
Switching Panel Ports Radio 1, Main
Line
Ports 1A
1A
Radio 2, Standby
1B
1B
Radio 3, Main
2A
2A
Radio 4, Standby
2B
2B
Lines
to control
site
Radio 5, Main
3A
3A
Radio 6, Standby
3B
3B
Radio 7, Main
4A
4A
Radio 8, Standby
4B
4B
Note that the total dc output from the main/standby switching panel must not
exceed 250 mA.
9 Receive data
8 Transmit data
10 Ground
3 V unreg output
2 Ground
Note that the cable length between the Additional Outputs connector and the
modem should not exceed 15 metres.
dc Outputs
Two dc outputs are available from the Additional Outputs connector as listed in Table 4-16. One is
normally used for a modem with the other available for any ancillary device. Note however that the total
current drawn from the main/standby switching panel must not exceed 250 mA.
2 Ground 0V
4 Main 1 grounding 0 V when main radio 1 is connected to Line port 1A. At other
times, the output is open circuit with respect to ground
5 Main 2 grounding 0 V when main radio 3 is connected to Line port 2A. At other
times, the output is open circuit with respect to ground
6 Main 3 grounding 0 V when main radio 5 is connected to Line port 3A. At other
times, the output is open circuit with respect to ground
7 Main 4 grounding 0 V when main radio 7 is connected to Line port 4A. At other
times, the output is open circuit with respect to ground
8 RS232 transmit data MARC data (internally connected to Auxiliary connector pin 8)
9 RS232 receive data MARC data (internally connected to Auxiliary connector pin 9)
10 Ground 0V
11 Ground 0V
12 Standby 1 grounding 0 V when standby radio 2 is connected to Line port 1A. At other
times, the output is open circuit with respect to ground
13 Standby 2 grounding 0 V when standby radio 4 is connected to Line port 2A. At other
times, the output is open circuit with respect to ground
14 Standby 3 grounding 0 V when standby radio 6 is connected to Line port 3A. At other
times, the output is open circuit with respect to ground
15 Standby 4 grounding 0 V when standby radio 8 is connected to Line port 4A. At other
times, the output is open circuit with respect to ground
RJ45 Plug
Pin 1
During installation a user should choose whether main and standby lines between the radio site and the
VCCS are to be used, or whether a single line for each channel is to be used (compare between Fig 4-3
on page 4-5, Fig 4-4 on page 4-6). If single lines are to be used, connect to the ‘main’ ports 1A, 2A, 3A
and 4A.
1 Main 1A
1
2 Standby 1B
3 Main 2A
2
4 Standby 2B
5 Main 3A
3
6 Standby 3B
7 Main 4A
4
8 Standby 4B
1 Line in -
2 Line in +
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 PTT
7 Ground
8 Not used
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 Not used
4 Line in +
5 Line in -
6 Not used
7 Ground
8 PTT
1 Line out -
2 Line out +
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Squelch indication
7 Ground
8 Not used
1 Line out -
2 Line out +
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Squelch indication
7 Ground
8 Not used
1 Line out -
2 Line out +
3 Not used
4 Line in +
5 Line in -
6 Squelch indication
7 Ground
8 PTT
Pin 8 Pin 1
Pin 15 Pin 9
10 Ground 0V
12 Ground 0V
14 Ground 0V
Pin 8 Pin 1
Pin 15 Pin 9
10 Ground 0V
12 Ground 0V
14 Ground 0V
Maintenance
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Introduction
This topic gives the maintenance policy, fault indications and details how to use the diagnostics software.
The diagnostics software allows BIT indications to be viewed and allows the E1-RIC undedicated inputs
and outputs to be configured.
Maintenance Policy
The E1-RIC is a line replaceable unit (LRU). No spares are available.
The Main/Standby Switching Panel is an LRU. No spares are available.
Ready Indicator
A green indicator that is lit when the E1-RIC is ready for use; that is, it is switched on and no internal
faults are detected.
Network Indicator
A red indicator that lights when alarm conditions are present on the network.
Alarm Indicator
A red indicator that flashes when an alert condition is sensed and is lit for an alarm condition.
E1 System Interconnections
An indicator is fitted to the A1, A2, B1 and B2 System Interconnection ports. When a connection is made
and no faults are detected the port indicator is lit. In an analogue system these connectors are used to
daisy-chain E1-RICs.
Diagnostics
By connecting a PC to the E1-RIC’s Diagnostics connector (see page 5-5), BIT indications can be viewed
(see Table 5-1), undedicated input/output parameters can be set and software can be downloaded.
Main/Standby Push-Buttons
The four main/standby push-buttons, designated Select 1 to Select 4, fitted adjacent to the Line ports
allow the main/standby radio pairs to be manually changed over confirming serviceable relay operation.
Pressing a push-button generates a grounding pulse which changes over the appropriate latching relays.
When the relays change over, the indicators on the appropriate Line port change over from green to
yellow and vice versa.
Elapsed time 0:00 to 99999:59 (hours:minutes) Within 0.1% (not including supply interruptions)
indication
BIT history Last 100 changes of BIT state BIT state changes are time stamped and labelled
as errors (E) or warnings (W)
Diagnostics Software
The diagnostics software allows the E1-RIC’s BIT status to be viewed, the undedicated input/output
parameters to be changed and software to be downloaded. Other functions within the diagnostics
software are reserved for Park Air use.
A PC loaded with MicroSoft Windows™ is required for diagnostics. The Windows installation must
include a terminal communications program. Windows versions up to and including Windows XP™
include HyperTerminal; this is found under Accessories.
HyperTerminal is not included with Windows Vista™ or Windows 7™; therefore, a suitable terminal
program, such as HyperTerminal, HyperAccess or uCon, must be installed if the diagnostics are to be
accessed.
Connection Lead
A suitable connection lead, for example Park Air part number 17G12600005, is required to interconnect
the E1-RIC and one of the PC Com ports. At the E1-RIC, the end terminated with a 2.5 mm jack plug
connects to the Diagnostics connector. At the PC, a 9-way D-type plug connects to any Com port. The
Diagnostics connector is detailed in Table 5-2.
Tip Receive data RS232, 115200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity, no handshaking
Ring Transmit data RS232, 115200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity, no handshaking
Sleeve Ground 0V
(7) In the Name field, type in a suitable name. For example, E1-RIC. Then left click on OK.
(8) Check that the Connect To screen is displayed and, using the drop-down menu, select the
COM port that is being used to link the PC to the E1-RIC (see Fig 5-2). Left click on OK.
(9) Check that the Com Properties screen (Fig 5-3) is displayed. Use the drop-down menus to set
the following parameters:
Bits per second: 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
(10) When the correct parameters are displayed left click on OK.
(11) Switch on power to the E1-RIC and check that the Power Up screen is displayed (see Fig 5-4).
(12) To display a list of functions that can be viewed or changed using the diagnostics, key in help
[enter].
(13) Ensure the Help screen (Fig 5-5) is displayed.
Other functions are for Park Air use and should not be accessed/altered by users.
Downloading Software
To download software (XDF file) to the connected E1-RIC:
(1) From the diagnostics Help screen, key in vfp_download [enter]. Press Y when prompted for
confirmation (Note that pressing Y erases the current E1-RIC software).
(2) If using HyperTerminal, select Send File... from the Transfer menu and select the 1KXmodem
protocol. Browse to the location of the XDF file, select it and click Send.
(3) If using uCon, select Xmodem from the Transfer menu. Browse to the location of the XDF file,
select it and click the Send1k button.
(4) The selected XDF file will be downloaded to the E1-RIC and validated. The E1-RIC will then
automatically reboot.
(5) Note that previous E1-RIC settings revert to factory defaults during reboot and must be
restored.