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EC Declaration of Conformity available at: www.jotron.com

Abbreviations and definitions

ALARM
Message by which the unit signals the occurrence of an event. The alarm is indicated by an audible tone and/or a
message (or icon) on the display.

APM
Audio and PTT Modem. The APM is designed for use in applications, which requires long distance control of
radios through a 4 or 2 wire leased lines. The modems use in-band signaling for transfer of PTT and Squelch,
and FSK data for transfer of alarms and Main/Standby selection.

ARC
With Audio Remote Control it is possible to extend the audio and PTT signals for a transmitter/receiver
combination consisting of one main and one standby transceiver.
One or two line pair is used for each transceiver and contains both PTT and audio in both directions.

BAUD
Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second).

BIT
Short form of Binary Digit. The smallest element of data in a binary-coded value.

BITE
Built In Test Equipment

bps
Bits Per Second.

DRC
Data Remote Control. With the DRC unit functions like frequency settings, BITE etc. are extended to a remote
panel. The DRC unit requires 1 separate line pair that is connected to the serial interface of the radio. Several
DRC units may share the same line. All functions in the transmitter can be controlled from the DRC.

FSK
Frequency Shift Keying

IEC
International Electro-technical Commission.

INTERFACE
Electronic circuits that permit the passage of data between different types of devices.

ITU
International Telecommunication Union.

I.ED
Light Emitting Diode.

ORC
Operators Remote Control. With the ORC it is possible to select frequencies, which are stored in the channel
memory of the radio. To ease the operation, channel names can be used for each frequency. The ORC requires a

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separate line pair that is connected to the serial interface of the radio. Several ORC units may share the same
line.

RCU
With the Remote Control Unit, several radios (up to 64) can be combined on one site and interfaced to a personal
computer, using a special program (RACS).

RESET
To return stored values to either the default value or zero in memory.

SIGNAL- TO-NOISE RATIO (S/N)

Quantitative relationship between the useful and non-useful part of the received signal. A high S/N indicates a
good receiving condition.

S/N
See SIGNAL- TO-NOISE RATIO

SOFTWARE
Values programmed and preloaded into memory. The values represent a permanent set of instructions for
running the automatic functions (computations) of the unit.

UHF
Ultra High Frequency; A set of frequencies in the upper MHz region.

VHF
Very High Frequency; A set of frequencies in the lower MHz region.

VSWR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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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.

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 a Jotron AS
agent 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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LIST OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 LIST OF SERIES 7000 UNITS ................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 RA-7202 VHF AM RECEIVER UNIT ...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2.1 Applications.................................................................................................................................. 1-1
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 2-1

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

3.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 RECEIVER REAR CONNECTIONS. ............................................................................................................ 3-3
4 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 INTRODUCTION. .................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 REMOTE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.3.1 Remote Line Interface .................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.3.2 Remote controls............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.4 ANTENNA INTERFACE. .......................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.5 RECEIVER, TRANSMITTER AND REMOTE INTERCONNECTIONS .............................................................. 4-4
4.5.1 Wiring Table. Interface Remote connectors RA-7202 to Krone patch panel. .............................. 4-4
4.5.2 One Receiver and one Transmitter as one Transceiver................................................................ 4-5
4.5.3 One Main and one Standby Transceiver ...................................................................................... 4-5
4.5.4 One Main / Standby Transmitter and one Main/Standby Receiver .............................................. 4-6
4.5.5 One Main/Standby Transceiver and Audio & PTT Modem.......................................................... 4-6
4.5.6 One Main Transceiver, one Standby Transceiver, ARC MK II and DRC .................................... 4-7
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 LOCAL OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2.1 Menu scrolling.............................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.3 MAIN MENU .......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.3.1 Main menu float diagram ............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.4 SETTING MENU ...................................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4.1 Setting menu float diagram .......................................................................................................... 5-3
5.5 CONFIGURATION MENU ......................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.5.1 Configuration menu float diagram............................................................................................... 5-4
6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION RA-7202 ................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 RECEIVER MODULE ............................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 POWER MODULE .................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.4 SOFTWARE MODULE .............................................................................................................................. 6-2
6.5 FRONT BOARD ....................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.6 REMOTE DATA INTERFACE ................................................................................................................... 6-2
7 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECK ...................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 ALARM INDICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.3 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 7-2
8 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................. 8-1

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 List of series 7000 units

The Jotron series 7000 consists of the following units:

VHF/AM receiver, simplex 118 - 136.975 MHz RA-7202

VHF/AM transmitter, simplex, 50W 118 - 136.975 MHz TA-7450
VHF/AM transmitter, simplex, 25W 118 - 136.975 MHz TA-7425
VHF/AM transmitter, simplex, 10W 118 - 136.975 MHz TA-7410

1.2 RA-7202 VHF AM receiver unit

This manual covers the receiver, RA-7202.

Figure 1.2, Complete Receiver, RA-7202

1.2.1 Applications
The RA-7202 can be used either as a stand alone AM receiver for ground to air
communication or together with a transmitter, TA-7450, TA7425 or TA-7410 in a transceiver
system named TR-7550, TR-7525 or TR-7510.
The RA-7202 can be operated locally or from a remote location using 600-ohm lines and
remote control units.

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 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
RA-7202
STANDARDS EN 300 676, EN 60065, EN 300 339:1998 and prEN 301 467:1999
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range -20°C to +55°C (operating) -40°C to +70°C (storage)
Humidity 90% at +40°C (non condensing)
Shock Transport: IEC-721-3-2, Class 2M3
Vibration Transport: IEC-68-2-32, Class 2M3. IEC-68-2-6
GENERAL AM 25 kHz AM 8.33 kHz
Audio response +1/-3dB rel. 1KHz, 300-3400Hz, -25dB at 5000Hz +1/-3dB rel. 1KHz, 300-2500 Hz, -25dB at 3200Hz
Frequency range 118-137 MHz (option: expanded frequency range)
Data ports RS232 and RS485. Speed 1200b/s or 9600b/s selectable.
BITE monitoring Voltages, Currents, Levels, Lock detect, Temperature, a.o.
Operating voltage, AC 90 VAC to 260VAC / 50-60Hz
Supply voltage, DC 21.6 - 31.2VDC negative ground.
Power consumption < 10W
Dimension Receiver unit 71mm(14TE)(W) * 230mm(D) * 128mm (H)
Weight 1.7Kg
MTBF >10 years / unit
MTTR <30 minutes at lowest replaceable unit
RECEIVER AM 25 kHz AM 8.33 kHz
Frequency stability ± 1.5ppm (± 1ppm at 0 to 40°C ) ± 1.5ppm (± 1ppm at 0 to 40°C)
Adjacent channel selectivity > 70dB > 60dB
Modulation type AM (A3E)
Sensitivity 10dB SINAD at 1μV pd, 30% modulation, weighted to ITU-T.
Squelch Signal to noise weighting, combined with RF carrier. Adjustable from 1μV pd to 25μV pd.
Squelch hysteresis < 3dB
Line output 600Ω, -35 to +7dBm. Line level adjustable from front panel.
Headphone Max 0.1W, 8 ohm
Loudspeaker Max 0.5W, 8 ohm
Total Harmonic Distortion < 5% at 90% modulation, 1mV, 1kHz
Signal/Noise ratio > 40dB, 100μV, 30% modulation, 1kHz
Cross modulation rejection > 85dB, >100kHz frequency offset
Blocking / desensitization > 90dB, >1MHz frequency offset
Spurious response immunity > 80dB
Intermodulation immunity > 80dB related to 1μV EMF with two interfering signals, > 100kHz offset from receiving frequency.
Image frequency rejection > 100dB
IF rejection > 100dB
Permissible RF input level 5V EMF
AGC < 3dB from -107dBm to +5dBm input signal. Attack time: < 50ms. Recovery time: < 200ms.
AAGC < 1dB at 30% to 90% modulation. Selectable by software.
Noise canceling system Noise blanker, eliminates ignition noise and radar bursts. Selectable by software.
Radiated spurious components < 2nW (<-57dBm) up to 1 GHz, < 20nW (< -47dBm) up to 4 GHz
Preset channels 99
RF input impedance 50 ohm, N- connector

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3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

3.1 Front Panel Controls

Figure 3.1, Front view RA-7202

1 DISPLAY
Shows operating frequency bite information and various menu settings.

2 « » button
For moving through menus and adjusting selected value up.

3 « » button
For moving through menus and adjusting selected value down.

4 «↵» button
The Enter button is used to select the various menus/values.

5 SQUELCH ON/OFF
Toggles the squelch on and off.

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6 VOLUME control
Adjust the loudspeaker or headphone level.

7 REMOTE SWITCH
This switch has no longer any functions, because the radio unit now operates in both
local and remote operation all the time.

8 MAIN ON/OFF
Turns the receiver on and off.

9 SQUELCH LED
Lit when the squelch of the receiver is open (receiving).

10 AC LED
Shows that the receiver is operating from the AC power supply.

11 REMOTE LED
This LED has no longer any functions, because the radio unit now operates in both
local and remote operation all the time.

12 ON LED
Shows that the receiver is turned «ON».
This LED will be lit if either the AC or DC supply is operating.

13 HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Output for external headphone.

14 ALARM LED
Indicator to show that the BITE in the receiver has detected an error condition. The
cause of the fault will be shown in the display.

15 LOUDSPEAKER

16 STANDBY LED
The receiver is kept in standby by an external signal.

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3.2 Receiver rear connections.

Figure 3.2, Rear view RA-7202

1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR
N-type antenna input.
Connected directly to an external antenna, to the receiver output of a transmitter, or to
the standby output of a main receiver.

2 ANTENNA STANDBY CONNECTOR

BNC-type antenna output.
When the receiver is configured as a main receiver, this output can be used to connect
a second receiver as a standby unit. The RF signal on the antenna input will be
switched to the antenna standby connector if the BITE in the receiver detects an error
and the receiver is configured as a MAIN receiver through the menu available on the
front panel.

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3 REMOTE SERIAL DATA CONNECTOR (9-PIN D-SUB)
This connector contains the RS-485 serial bus, and a 12 VDC output.

PIN NO DESCRIPTION
1 RS-4851 communication (-)
or RS-232 (TX).

2 RS-4851 communication (+)

or RS-232 (RX).

3,4 Not connected

5 12V DC output for remote equipment (max. 100 mA).

Connected to the internal 12V through a diode for reverse
protection.

6 Common ground

7,8,9 Not connected.

1
The receiver can be operated either from the RS-232 bus or the RS-485 bus.

4 REMOTE FACILITY CONNECTOR (15 pin D-SUB)

This connector contains various signals for remote control of the radio.

PIN NO DESCRIPTION

1 Optional I/O - (not used).

2 MUTE output.
TTL level. High = Squelch open. Low = Squelch closed.

3 Optional I/O - (not used).

4 AC/DC output
TTL level.
High = Operating from DC supply.
Low = Operating from AC supply.

5,6 LINE output.

600 Ω line output (max 10 dBm).

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 7 AGC output
Analogue voltage to indicate the signal strength of the received signal.
The signal varies between approximately 0.5VDC and 2.5VDC
depending on the signal strength.

8 +12VDC

9,10 Squelch relay.

Closed between pin 9 and 10 when the squelch is open.

11 Not connected

12 MUTE input.
A low level on this pin will mute the receiver. This is used when the
receiver is operated together with a transmitter to mute the receiver
when transmitting.

13 Select input.
If the select input is kept low (0V) or open, the receiver is operating
normally. If the select input is high (+5VDC to +12VDC) then the
receiver will not be «selected», i.e. the receiver will be in STANDBY
mode (indicated by the front panel LED) and will be kept muted.
The function of this pin can be inverted in the Configuration menu.

14 ALARM output.
Dry contact. Pull up to +12VDC.
Open = Receiver is operating normally.
Closed to gnd = Receiver is OFF or the BITE has detected an internal
error.

15 Common ground

5 DC INPUT CONNECTOR

This connector is connected to the external DC supply (+21.6V to + 31.2V).

A is the positive connection and B is the negative.

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6 AC INPUT CONNECTOR

Input for external AC.

AC is input between A and C, B is chassis ground.
The voltage should be 90VAC – 260VAC

7 EARTH TAG CONNECTION

Earth Tag RM 5327 A4-4,8.
To secure proper earth connection of the radio mounted in sub-racks or cabinets.

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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 Introduction.
The receiver is housed in a standard 3U plug-in unit that fits into a standard 19″ sub rack. The
width of the unit is 14TE; i.e. 6 receivers can be mounted in the same sub rack.

Figure 4.1.a, One receiver in one 19" sub rack

Figure4.1.b, Six receivers in one 19" sub rack

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4.2 Power Supply

The radio is designed to operate from both AC and DC supply. Normally AC is the main
supply and DC is the backup supply.
The power supply will automatically switch to the backup DC supply in case the main AC
supply fails.
The receiver accepts 90VAC – 260VAC as appropriate AC supply.
Connection to the supply should be made with good quality power cable.

4.3 Remote Operation

4.3.1 Remote Line Interface

If the equipment is operated from a remote site, the audio signal is output on a 600Ω line. The
radio is equipped with internal line transient suppressers, however, for long lines in noisy
environment it might be necessary to terminate the lines in external suppressers or fuses.

The remote line is connected to pin 5 and 6 on the DB15 connector on the rear panel.
Use a shielded cable for the line connection to avoid RF interference.

4.3.2 Remote controls

With a remote control, all functions of the radio can be extended using standard 600-ohm
lines, RS-232 or RS-485 interface.

The following remote controls are available for the radio:

RCU
With the Remote Control Unit, several radios (up to 64) can be combined on one site and
interfaced to a personal computer, using a special program (RACS).

ARC MKII
With the ARC MKII unit it is possible to extend the audio and PTT signals for a
transmitter/receiver combination consisting of one main and one standby transceiver.
One or two line pair is used for each transceiver and contains both PTT and audio in both
directions.

DRC
With the DRC unit functions like frequency settings, BITE etc. are extended to a remote
panel. The DRC unit requires 1 separate line pair that is connected to the serial interface of
the radio. Several DRC units may share the same line.

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ORC
With the ORC it is possible to select frequencies, which are stored in the channel memory of
the radio. To ease the operation, channel names can be used for each frequency. The ORC
requires a separate line pair that is connected to the serial interface of the radio. Several ORC
units may share the same line.

Audio/PTT Modem (APM)

The APM is designed for use in application, which requires long distance control of radios
through a 4 or 2 wire leased lines. The modems use in-band signaling for transfer of PTT and
Squelch, and FSK data for transfer of alarms and Main/Standby selection.

COM 260/2600/4500
The COM systems are designed for use in applications for long distance control of several
radios and at the same time multiple operating consoles TE10-39 or PC consoles. The
connection between the radios and the operating consoles can be 4 wire E & M lines via
satellite or radio link, or 4 wire leased lines.

4.4 Antenna Interface.

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
receiver to the antenna is of good quality to avoid mismatch problems.
In areas were thunderstorms and lightning is a problem, surge arrestors should be mounted
between the antenna connector and the antenna cable. The arrestors must be of good quality
and be capable of handling the output power of the transmitter if the receiver is used in a
transmitter/receiver combination.

The antenna input of the receiver is the N-type antenna connector on the back of the receiver.
The second connector (BNC-type) is used for a standby receiver in a back up system.

Connect the antenna input either directly to an antenna, to the RX output of a transmitter or to
the Standby output of another receiver.

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4.5 Receiver, Transmitter and Remote interconnections

In many cases a combined installation of a transmitter and receiver is convenient. Using the
built in T/R switch of the transmitter, the antenna input of the receiver is connected to the RX
output of the transmitter.
The transmitter and the receiver may share the same remote line by connecting them in
parallel.
For local operation, the key relay output (pin 9 and 10) of the transmitter may be used to mute
the receiver by connecting this relay to the key input and ground (pin 12 and 15) on the
receiver.

4.5.1 Wiring Table. Interface Remote connectors RA-7202 to Krone patch panel.

15 pin D-sub: Wire Colour: Function: KRONE patch panel:

1 White Optional a 1 a
2 Brown Mute output b b
3 Green Optional a 2 a
4 Yellow AC/DC output b b
5 Grey Line output a 3 a
6 Pink Line output b b
7 Blue AGC output a 4 a
8 Red +12VDC b b
9 Black Squelch relay a 5 a
10 Violet Squelch relay b b
11 Grey/Pink Optional a 6 a
12 Red/Blue Mute input b b
13 White/Green Select input a 7 a
14 Brown/Green Alarm output b b
15 Shield GND a 8 a
9 pin D-sub: b b
6 Pink GND a 9 a
5 Grey +12VDC b b
2 Brown RS-485 Com RX a 10 a
1 White RS-485 Com TX b b

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4.5.2 One Receiver and one Transmitter as one Transceiver

15 pins DSUB connections

TA-74xx RA-7202
Pin no. Function Pin Function
no.
5 LINE 5 LINE
6 LINE 6 LINE
7* REM KEY
9 K1 12 MUTE

15, 10 GND, K2 15 GND

12* GND KEY

* Actual key alternative is selected in the CONFIG menu for the transmitter.

4.5.3 One Main and one Standby Transceiver

15 pins DSUB connections

TA-74xx Main RA-7202 Main TA-74xx Standby RA-7202 Standby

Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin Function
no.
5 LINE 5 LINE 5 LINE 5 LINE
6 LINE 6 LINE 6 LINE 6 LINE
7* REM KEY 7* REM KEY
9 K1 12 MUTE 9 K1 12 MUTE
15, 10 GND, K2 15 GND 15,10 GND,K2 15 GND
12* GND KEY 12* GND KEY
13,14 SELECT**, 13,14 SELECT**, 13 SELECT 13 SELECT
ALARM ALARM
14 ALARM 14 ALARM 13 SELECT 13 SELECT

* Actual key alternative is selected in the CONFIG menu for the transmitter.
** The SELECT function for RA main and TA main, in the CONFIG menu, must be set to
INVERT.

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4.5.4 One Main / Standby Transmitter and one Main/Standby Receiver
15 pins DSUB connections

TA Main TA Standby RA Main RA Standby

Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
no. no. no. no.
5 LINE 5 LINE 5 LINE 5 LINE
6 LINE 6 LINE 6 LINE 6 LINE
7* REM KEY 7* REM KEY
9 K1 9 K1 12 MUTE 12 MUTE
15, 10 GND, K2 15, 10 GND,K2 15 GND 15 GND
12* GND KEY 12* GND KEY
14 ALARM 13 SELECT
14 ALARM 13 SELECT

*Actual key alternative is selected in the Transmitter CONFIG menu.

4.5.5 One Main/Standby Transceiver and Audio & PTT Modem

25 pins DSUB (Audio PTT) + 15 pins DSUB connections

Audio & PTT TA-74xx Main RA-7202 Main TA-74xx Standby RA-7202 Standby
Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function
1 AUDIO OUT 5 LINE 5 LINE
2 AUDIO OUT 6 LINE 6 LINE
3 AUDIO IN 5 LINE 5 LINE
4 AUDIO IN 6 LINE 6 LINE
5 KEY 12 GNDKEY 12 GNDKEY
6, 20 GND 15, 10 GND, K2 15 GND 15, 10 GND,K2 15 GND
8 SQUELCH 9 SQUELCH 9 SQUELCH
9, 13, RELAY,
15, 17, OPTOCOUP-
21 LER, +5V
12 SELECT(M) 13 SELECT 13 SELECT
14 SELECT(S) 13 SELECT 13 SELECT
16 ALARM(S) 14 ALARM 14 ALARM
18 ALARM(M) 14 ALARM 14 ALARM
9 K1 12 MUTE 9 K1 12 MUTE

RS-485. 9- pins DSUB connections

Audio & PTT TA-74xx Main RA-7202 Main TA-74xx Standby RA-7202 Standby
Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function
1 RS485 (-) 1 RS485 (-) 1 RS485 (-) 1 RS485 (-) 1 RS485 (-)
2 RS485 (+) 2 RS485 (+) 2 RS485 (+) 2 RS485 (+) 2 RS485 (+)

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4.5.6 One Main Transceiver, one Standby Transceiver, ARC MK II and DRC

25 pins DSUB (ARC MKII) + 15 pins DSUB connections

ARC MK II TA-74xx Main TA-74xx Standby RA-7202 Main RA-7202 Standby

Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
no. no. no. no. no.
1 ALARM(M) 14 ALARM 14 ALARM
2 SQUELCH 9 SQUELCH 9 SQUELCH
6 SELECT(S) 13 SELECT 13 SELECT
7 SELECT(M) 13 SELECT 13 SELECT
8 PTT, Relay 12 PTT 12 PTT
9 PTT, Relay C Connected to GND. Pin 14
10 LINE(RX) 5 LINE 5 LINE
11 LINE(RX) 6 LINE 6 LINE
12 LINE(TX) 5 LINE 5 LINE
13 LINE(TX) 6 LINE 6 LINE
14, GND, 15, GND, 15, GND, 15, GND 15, GND
9 PTT Relay C 10 K2 10 K2 10 10
25 ALARM(S) 14 ALARM 14 ALARM

9 K1 9 K1 12 MUTE 12 MUTE

RS-485. 25 pins DSUB (ARC MKII) + 9 pins DSUB connections

ARC MK II TA-74xx Main TA-74xx Standby RA-7202 Main RA-7202 Standby

Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
no. no. no. no. no.
16 RS485 (B) 1 RS485 (B) 1 RS485 (B) 1 RS485 (B) 1 RS485 (B)
17 RS485 (A) 2 RS485 (A) 2 RS485 (A) 2 RS485 (A) 2 RS485 (A)

ARC MKII and DRC. 9 pins DSUB connections.

DRC ARC MK II
Pin Function Pin Function
no. no.
1 RS485 (B) 1 RS485 (B)
2 RS485 (A) 2 RS485 (A)
5 + 12 V 5 + 12 V
6 GND 6 GND
7 ALARM (S) 7 ALARM (S)
8 ALARM (M) 8 ALARM M)

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5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Introduction
When the receiver is switched “ON”, the display will first show “RA-7202”, then the version
number, serial number and finally it ends up showing the operating frequency. The operating
frequency is shown with 6 digits according to the ICAO standard.

126.100
For the 8.33 kHz and 25kHz -bandwidth, the frequency will be shown:

DISPLAY SHOWING: ACTUAL FREQUENCY: CHANNEL SPACING:

127.005 127.0000 MHz 8.33 kHz
127.010 127.0833 MHz 8.33 kHz
127.015 127.1666 MHz 8.33 kHz
127.025 127.0250 MHz 25 kHz

5.2 Local operation

When operated locally, the operator has full access to all facilities using the various controls
on the front panel. The menu system of the RA-7202 is divided into three menus, the Main
menu, the Setting menu and the Configuration menu.
Showing the operating frequency is the normal position for entering the menus.

5.2.1 Menu scrolling

To be able to maneuver fast up and down within a menu, press and hold the Up button for
fast Up, or the Down button , for fast Down, and simultaneously press the opposite button
to start scrolling. The scrolling steps will be 10% of the menu except for frequency selection
where the steps will be 1 MHz.

5.3 Main menu

To enter the Main menu press the Enter button . In the Main menu the user can change
transmitter frequency, read data from the built in test equipment (BITE), store and recall
frequencies and adjust the display brightness.

To maneuver in the main menu, use the Up button and Down button . The different
submenus are selected by pressing the enter button on the wanted menu. Access
restriction is possible entering the Lock Option from the Configuration menu described in
chapter 5.5.

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5.3.1 Main menu float diagram

Operating frequency 118 – 137 MHz.

Built-in self-test measurements (BITE).

} To adjust the brightness of the display.

Can be adjusted in seven steps from 0 to 6.

} To change the operating frequency.

} To recall a previous stored operating frequency in a

specific channel (01-99).

} To store an operating frequency in a specific

channel (01-99).

READING BITE MEASUREMENTS

OK if 9.5V < xx.x < 14.5V

OK if 4.3V < x.x < 5.6V

OK if 2.5V < x.x < 3.5V

OK if xx < 85ºC

Line level in dBm

AGC voltage level

OK if 30mA < xx < 50mA if MUTE is not active

OK if 10mA < xx < 30mA

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5.4 Setting menu

To enter the Setting menu, press the Enter button and the Up button
simultaneously. This menu allows the user to change parameters that are seldom changed.
Careful selection of correct parameters will avoid negative effects on receiver performance.

5.4.1 Setting menu float diagram

} Setting RA-7202 address for RS-485

communication. 01 – EF (Hex value)

} Digital potmeter for RA-7202 line output

level adjustment. Range 0 – 100%.

} Digital potmeter for RA-7202 squelch

level adjustment. Range 0 – 100%.

Save new settings and return to start menu.

Preset factory settings and return to start

menu.

Exit without saving.

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5.5 Configuration menu

To enter the Configuration menu, press the Up button and Enter button at the same
time as the power is turned on.
The configuration menu lets the user change parameters that are usually only changed when
the receiver is installed or during service. It is important to note that changes to this menu can
result in a degradation of the receiver performance. Only qualified technicians should perform
changes to this menu.

5.5.1 Configuration menu float diagram

} To execute users from all menus except BITE

menu and adjustment of display brightness.

} Turn ON to be able to mute the receiver when

used together with a transmitter as a transceiver.

} The Noise Blanker circuitry removes noise

spikes from radar and similar sources of
electromagnetic interference when turned ON.

} Automatic Audio Gain Control ON/OFF.

} The Select signal is connected to pin 13 on the

15-pin D-sub. A signal will activate a stand-by
receiver. Choose between positive or negative
signal activation.

} Fine tuning of the reference oscillator.

Hex value 00 – FF.

} Select type of serial line interface.

Menu continued on next page

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 } Select Baud rate for the serial line interface.

In a Main/Standby configuration select

} “MAIN” for the Main receiver and

“NORM” for the Standby receiver. When
“MAIN” is selected, the receiver shut down
if an alarm pops up. For “NORM” the
receiver will try to continue operation.

Save new settings and return to start menu.

Preset factory settings and return to start

menu.

Exit without saving.

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6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION RA-7202

6.1 Introduction

X – 99100
RA-7202
RECEIVER UNIT

X – 82156 X – 99099 X – 99110 X – 99098

SW POWER FRONT RECEIVER
MODULE MODULE BOARD MODULE

The RA-7202 receiver unit consists of three modules and one board:

• Receiver module
• Power module
• Software module
• Front board

6.2 Receiver module

This module contains all RF circuitry: RF input filter, LNA (Low Noise Amplifier), mixers,
IF filters, IF amplifiers, demodulator, and audio circuits. It also contains the frequency
synthesizer generating LO for the receiver, the micro controller, which controls the
synthesizer, BITE, user and remote interface.
The RF module is connected to the power module via the front board.

6.3 Power module

This module contains the power supply for the receiver.
This module accepts 90VAC – 260VAC and 21.6 - 31.2VDC input voltage.
The output voltage is +5VDC and +12VDC.

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6.4 Software module
The Software module contains all necessary software to make the RA-7202 receiver unit
functional.

6.5 Front board

The front board holds the LED display and the push buttons visible on the front panel. The
loudspeaker and volume control are also located on this board. The Front board is connected
directly to the Receiver module with PL1 and to the Power module with PL2.

The internal loudspeaker and a mini jack connector for headphone are located at the lower end
of the front board.

6.6 Remote Data Interface

The data on the RS-232/RS-485 bus is transferred both ways with a data rate of 1200 b/s or
9600b/s, using 9 bit data format, and 1 stop bit.

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7 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 Environmental check

Once a year:

1. Turn OFF the unit.

2. Disconnect all plugs.
3. Clean all metal surfaces using a humid rag to remove dirt and dust.
4. Clean the knobs and connectors.
5. Clean the loudspeaker cover.
6. Connect all plugs.
7. Turn ON the unit.

7.2 Alarm indications

ALARM CRITERIA: ALARM LED: DISPLAY MESSAGE:

9.5V > 12V DC >14.5V ON ERR 12V
4.3V > 5V DC > 5.6V ON ERR 5V
2.5V > 3V DC > 3.5V ON ERR 3V
TMP > 85ºC ON ERR TMP
30mA > LNA > 50mA ON ERR LNA
10mA > IF > 30mA ON ERR IF
Synthesizer out of lock ON ERR SYNT

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7.3 Troubleshooting

• ERR 12V: The +12V is out of range. Check X-99122 Power Board.

• ERR 5V: The +5V is out of range. Check X-99122 Power Board.

• ERR 3V: The +3V is out of range. Check X-99030 Receiver Board.

• ERR TMP: Receiver is overheating (internal temperature is above +85˚C).

• ERR LNA: The current consumption in LNA is out of range. Check X-99030
Receiver Board.

• ERR IF: The current consumption in the 2nd IF circuits is out of range. Check
X-99030 Receiver Board.

• ERR SYNT: The synthesizer is out of lock. Check X-99030 Receiver Board.

• ERR EXAL: Not a fault on the unit, but a state set from remote equipment in
example the Jotron RACS program. Also called external alarm.

• Other faults that may occur on the RA-7202 receiver:

No display, but light still present in LEDs.

Possible faults: Check soldering points on the X-99110 Front Board,
specifically the points at the display socket. Also the unit could have
been remotely switched off from the Jotron RACS program.

Not able to power up the receiver. Check Power Board X-99122.

Possible faults: Defective ON/OFF switch SW101A, fuse F102 or
AC/DC converter MO101.

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8 APPENDIX

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