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E1-Radio Interconnect (E1-RIC)

Digital Applications
User Documentation
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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.

Copyright and Trademarks

Park Air documentation may contain information provided by other equipment manufacturers. Park Air
acknowledges that the copyright of any third party information is retained by the respective holder.
Similarly, any trademarks and protected names or symbols contained in this documentation, or
associated documentation, are the property of their respective holder.

The following tradenames are used in this handbook.

Acrobat This is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc.

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countries.

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countries.

Handbook Title: E1-Radio Interconnect (E1-RIC) Digital Applications

User Documentation

Handbook Part Number: 31-300E1RIC/Digital

Handbook Version: 3.2

Date of Issue: October 2012

Published By: Park Air Systems

Northfields
Market Deeping
Peterborough PE6 8UE
England

Telephone: From UK, 01778 345434

From outside UK, 44 1778 345434

Fax: From UK, 01778 342877

From outside UK, 44 1778 342877

www.parkairsystems.com

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Modifications and Software Configuration

This user documentation is applicable only to E1-RICs that are configured as per the
information given on this page.

E1-RIC
Modifications to the E1-RIC are listed below.

Mod State Date Detail Applicable Park Air

Change Notice

1 January 2010 Add PCB supports 4905a

Software Configuration
This documentation is applicable to an E1-RIC loaded with the software listed below.

Software Software Part Number

Boot software 65-00000484

Fill software 65-00000628

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Health and Safety

E1-RIC
An E1-RIC, and the associated Main/Standby Switching Panel, operate from a low voltage supply
between 20 and 35 Vdc. This presents no hazard to personnel. External inputs up to 60 Vac or 60 Vdc
can be connected to an E1-RIC. Such inputs should be configured by suitably qualified personnel.
E1-RICs are normally fitted in equipment cabinets that may contain dangerous voltages. During
installation and maintenance, personnel should be aware of any hazards in close proximity to the E1-RIC
and take all necessary precautions to avoid contact with any dangerous voltage.

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 and Cautions

The following warnings and cautions are used in Park Air documentation.

Warnings
A warning is used to indicate possible danger to personnel. Throughout Park Air user documentation,
warnings are indicated by the following symbols:

WARNING Indicates electrical danger to personnel.

WARNING Indicates a hazardous material.

WARNING Indicates a non-ionizing radiation hazard.

WARNING Indicates a specified danger to personnel.

Cautions
A caution is used to indicate possible danger to the equipment. Throughout Park Air user documentation,
cautions are indicated by the following symbols:

Caution Indicates the presence of electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs).

Caution Indicates a specified danger to the equipment.

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Customer Support

Contacting Park Air

Customer support is available using email, telephone or fax. If you require help in configuring, installing
or maintaining equipment supplied by Park Air, use any of the contact methods listed below.

Email
Address: [email protected]

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.

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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: ......................................................
......................................................

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Approvals and Regulations

The following approvals and regulations apply to the E1-RIC as detailed in the
EC Declaration of Conformity

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

Certificate approved by ......................................

R.W Allis - Technical Director

Certificate No. E1RIC-003

This certificate is dated: 3 September, 2010

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

VAT No: 551 086 749

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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

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Abbreviations (continued)

THD total harmonic distortion

TS time slot
UHF ultra high frequency
V volt
VA volt-ampere
VCCS voice control and communication
switch
VFP virtual front panel
VHF very high frequency
VOGAD voice-operated gain adjusting device
W watt
WB wideband
WP waveform profile

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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 1-2
Digital End-to-End Systems 1-3
Time Slots 1-4
Functional Description 1-7
Voice and Signalling 1-7
Routing Conventions - Transmit Circuits 1-7
Routing Conventions - Receive Circuits 1-8
RCMS Data 1-8
Voice Selection 1-8
Equipment Layout 1-9
Bypass Function 1-10
Main and Standby Operation 1-11
MARC Functionality 1-13
Radio Standby 1-13

Specification 2-1
Radio Compatibility 2-2
Channels Supported 2-2
E1 Characteristics 2-2
Response Times 2-2
Undedicated Inputs and Outputs 2-2
Dimensions and Weight 2-2
Mounting Options 2-3
Power Requirements 2-3
Power Source 2-3
Environmental 2-3

Controls and Indicators 3-1

Introduction 3-2
Supply Switch 3-2
Ready Indicator 3-2
Network Indicator 3-2
Alarm Indicator 3-2
Address ID Switches 3-2
Radio Connectors 3-2
E1 System Interconnections 3-2
Diagnostics Connector 3-3
Config Switch 3-3

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Contents (continued)
Page

Installation 4-1
Introduction 4-2
Fitting the E1-RIC into an Equipment Cabinet 4-4
Connecting Radios to the E1-RIC 4-5
Connecting a T6 Series Radio 4-5
Connecting an M7 Series Radio 4-6
A1, A2, B1 and B2 Connectors 4-7
Daisy-Chaining E1-RICs 4-9
Combining E1 Data Streams 4-10
Connecting Multiple M7 Series Remote Controllers 4-11
Configuring the E1-RIC 4-12
Connecting Facilities 4-16
External dc Input Supply 4-16
External dc Output Supply 4-16
Undedicated Inputs and Outputs 4-16
MARC RS232 RCMS Data 4-17
Auxiliary Connector 4-19
Setting the E1-RIC Address 4-20

Maintenance 5-1
Introduction 5-2
Maintenance Policy 5-2
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
E1-RIC BIT Parameters 5-3
Network 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
Setting the Arbiter Function 5-9
Viewing the BIT History 5-9
Viewing E1-RIC BIT Status 5-10
Viewing Network Status 5-11
Setting the Undedicated Input Reference Voltage 5-12
Setting the Undedicated Input Polarities 5-13
Setting the Undedicated Output Polarities 5-14
Downloading Software 5-14
Configuring Channel Associated Signalling 5-15
Setting the User Configurable Time Slot Mapping 5-16
Setting Squelch Priority 5-17

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Introduction
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Purpose
The E1-Radio Interconnect (E1-RIC), shown in Fig 1-1, is an E1 router used at a radio site in digital
end-to-end systems. A simple system is illustrated in Fig 1-3. Each E1-RIC may have up to eight T6
series, or M7 series, radios connected to provide the following functions:
 To multiplex/demultiplex data (containing audio, and E and M signalling) between the E1 data
stream and the appropriate radio
 To combine E1 data streams. An example of this usage is shown in Fig 1-7 on page 1-6
 To multiplex/demultiplex Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS) data between the
E1 data stream and the appropriate radio. [RCMS data is used by the Park Air Multi-Access
Remote Control (MARC) system.]
 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.

Fig 1-1 E1-Radio Interconnect (E1-RIC)

Product Identification
Product name: E1-RIC.

Part number: BE1RIC.

Identification labels: An identification label, which details the hardware configuration, is

fitted to the rear panel. A software configuration label is fitted on the
top cover. Both are illustrated in Fig 1-2.

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

Fitted on rear panel Fitted on top cover

Fig 1-2 E1-RIC Identification Labels

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Digital End-to-End Systems

Digital end-to-end radio systems use an E1 link to communicate between a radio site and a digital VCCS.
Fig 1-3 shows a simple digital end-to-end system.
E1 signals to and from the radios are multiplexed/demultiplexed by the E1-RICs allowing a 4-wire
E1 duplex data link between the radio site and the VCCS. The link carries data having 32 time slots: 29
time slots are allocated for voice and signalling, one for frame alignment, one for Channel Associated
Signalling (CAS) and one for RCMS data. [CAS is detailed on page 5-15.]

MARC PC

Digital RCMS data

VCCS

Each E1 data stream is divided into frames

2-wire containing 32 time slots. Three time slots
E1 data are reserved for special applications
stream leaving 29 time slots that can be allocated
2-wire to radios (see page 1-4).
E1 data
stream The data stream from the radio site to the
VCCS includes digital audio from each
receiver, a squelch indication signal from
each receiver, and RCMS data.
E1 duplex data link
The data stream from the VCCS to the
radio site includes digital audio for each
transmitter, a PTT signal for each
transmitter, and RCMS data.

Radio Site

E1-RIC (1)

Up to 8 radios
This example shows two
E1-RICs daisy-chained
together providing
connection for 16 radios.

E1-RIC (2)

Up to 8 radios
Optional undedicated
inputs/outputs

Fig 1-3 Digital System

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Time Slots
An E1 data stream contains 32 time slots (TS0 to TS31). Each radio requires one time slot for voice; one
time slot is reserved for frame alignment, one for CAS, and one for RCMS data. Time slot mapping (in
blocks of 8 voice time slots) for each E1-RIC is set using the rear panel Configuration switch. Fig 1-4 to
Fig 1-7 illustrate the time slots.

TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

 Time slot TS0 is reserved for frame alignment signalling.

 TS1 to TS15 and TS17 to TS30 (29 time slots) are available for the radios.
 Time slot TS16 is reserved for Channel Associated Signalling (CAS). E1-RIC uses CAS to signal
the PTT or squelch state for each of the 29 radio time slots (see Voice and Signalling on page 1-7).
 Time slot TS31 is reserved for RCMS data.
 Each E1-RIC can have eight radios connected to it. It is recommended that all transmitters, all
receivers, or all transceivers are connected; not a mixture of different radios.
 E1-RIC equipment can be daisy-chained together to provide 29 duplex channels. This means that
by daisy-chaining eight E1-RIC equipments, 29 transmitters and 29 receivers can be
accommodated by the duplex data streams (Fig 1-6). Alternatively, by daisy-chaining four E1-RIC
equipments, 29 transceivers can be accommodated.

Fig 1-4 Time Slots

8 radios 8 radios 8 radios 5 radios

Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8 TS9 to TS15 and TS17 TS18 to TS25 TS26 to TS30
(Note: TS16 is reserved)

A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1

B2 B1 B2 B1 B2 B1

E1-RIC (1) E1-RIC (2) E1-RIC (3) E1-RIC (4)

Config Switch set to 1 Config Switch set to 2 Config Switch set to 3 Config Switch set to 4

Duplex E1 Data
Link to and from
the control equipment Note: The E1-RIC’s A1, A2, B1 and B2 connectors are the E1 ports.

Fig 1-5 Radios Configured for Different Time Slots – Example (A)

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8 transmitters 8 transmitters 8 transmitters 5 transmitters

Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8 TS9 to TS15 and TS17 TS18 to TS25 TS26 to TS30
(Note: TS16 is reserved)

A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2

B2 B1 B2 B1 B2 B1 B2

E1-RIC (1) E1-RIC (2) E1-RIC (3) E1-RIC (4)

Config Switch set to 1 Config Switch set to 2 Config Switch set to 3 Config Switch set to 4

Duplex E1 Data
Link to and from
the control equipment

8 receivers 8 receivers 8 receivers 5 receivers

Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8 TS9 to TS15 and TS17 TS18 to TS25 TS26 to TS30
(Note: TS16 is reserved)

A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1

B1 B2 B1 B2 B1 B2 B1

E1-RIC (5) E1-RIC (6) E1-RIC (7) E1-RIC (8)

Config Switch set to 1 Config Switch set to 2 Config Switch set to 3 Config Switch set to 4

Note: The E1-RIC’s A1, A2, B1 and B2 connectors are the E1 ports.

Fig 1-6 Radios Configured for Different Time Slots – Example (B)

Note:
If using an E1-RIC to combine data streams and no radios are connected (see E1-RIC (1)
in Fig 1-7) the Config switch must be set to 0. [See Configuring the E1-RIC on page 4-12.]
An E1-RIC that has no radios connected to it is termed a ‘control’ E1-RIC.

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8 radios 8 radios
Radios allocated time slots Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8 TS9 to TS15 and TS17
(Note: TS16 is reserved)

Control E1-RIC

E1 Data Link VCCS (1) A1 A2 A1 A2 A1

E1 Data Link VCCS (2) B1 B1 B2 B1

E1-RIC (1) E1-RIC (2) E1-RIC (3)

Config Switch set to 0 Config Switch set to 1 Config Switch set to 2

E1 Data Link VCCS (3)

In this example, the radios are operated from three different control sites (VCCS 1 to 3). E1-RIC (1)
combines VCCS (1) and (2) and has no radios connected. VCCS (3) is combined in E1-RIC (2).

Fig 1-7 Combining E1 Data Streams

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Functional Description
E1-RIC provides a digital end-to-end connection between radios and a digital VCCS using E1 data. This
involves routing radio signals (voice and signalling) between the VCCS and the appropriate transmitter,
receiver or transceiver, and handling RCMS data for each individual radio.
To achieve this an E1-RIC has twelve E1 ports as follows:
 Two ports (A1 and B1) are used to connect to the VCCS, or from another daisy-chained E1-RIC
(see examples in Fig 1-5 to Fig 1-7)
 Two ports (A2 and B2) are used to daisy-chain E1-RICs (see examples in Fig 1-5 to Fig 1-7)
 Eight ports (Radio 1 to Radio 8) provide communication to and from the radios.

Voice and Signalling

An E1 data link carries up to 29 voice channels to or from 29 radios. Programmable mapping assigns
one unique time slot to each radio (see Time Slots on page 1-4).
Signalling is the PTT state for each transmitter and the squelch state for each receiver. This information
is coded as Channel Associated Signalling (CAS) in time slot 16. The CAS states are listed below:

(1) PTT inactive

(2) PTT active
(3) Squelch inactive
(4) Squelch lifted - signal of low quality
(5) Squelch lifted - signal of medium quality
(6) Squelch lifted - signal of medium-high quality
(7) Squelch lifted - signal of high quality.
The various receiver signal qualities can be used within a VCCS for receiver voting.

Routing Conventions - Transmit Circuits

When a transmit circuit is keyed at the VCCS, the radio channel is designated active. The following
actions then occur:
 Voice and signalling is received at the radio site’s first E1-RIC on port A1 or B1
 E1-RIC senses a channel is active and determines the active channel time slot
 If the active channel time slot matches one of the first E1-RIC’s radio ports, the PTT signalling and
voice is sent to the radio. Signalling and voice are not sent to any other ports. A channel inactive
message for that particular time slot is generated and sent to other associated E1-RICs through
the A2 and B2 ports
 If the active channel time slot does not match one of the first E1-RIC’s radio ports, the PTT
signalling and voice is duplicated and sent to the second E1-RIC via both the A2 and B2 ports.
The actions are repeated for the third and fourth E1-RICs (if fitted) until the radio port associated
with the active time slot is found.

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Routing Conventions - Receive Circuits

When a receiver detects a signal of sufficient strength to lift the squelch circuit, the radio channel is
designated active. The following actions then occur:
 The channel associated signalling (CAS) in time slot 16 is coded to show that squelch has lifted
and to indicate the quality of signal
 The received audio is inserted into the relevant time slot of the E1 data
 The E1 data is duplicated and made available on the A1 and B1 ports
 The data on the A1 and/or B1 ports connects to the VCCS, or to another associated E1-RIC’s A2
and B2 ports.

RCMS Data
RCMS data is required by the Park Air Multi-Access Remote Control (MARC) system. MARC monitors
the BIT status of each radio in an E1-RIC link and issues control functions.
RCMS data is communicated between the radios and the E1-RIC through the eight E1 radio interfaces.
From each of the radio interfaces, the TX data and RX data is passed to an RCMS message handler.
Each E1-RIC in a radio system is allocated a unique four-digit address set by four switches that connect
directly to the RCMS message handler. This allows each radio in the system to have a unique identity
that is: E1-RIC address + port number.

Voice Selection
An E1-RIC can be presented with two E1 data streams both carrying voice in the same time slot. This
can happen, for example, if two VCCSs are used in the system and a transmission is attempted from
each VCCS at the same time. The rules applicable to this situation are:
 If only one channel is active (PTT active, or squelch lifted) the active channel is selected and the
inactive channel discarded
 If both channels are active, the first channel to become active is selected and the other discarded
 If both channels become active simultaneously, the data on port A1 or A2 is used and that on port
B1 or B2 discarded.

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Equipment Layout
To maximize the number of radios that can be connected to an E1 link, the same time slots can be
allocated to transmitters and receivers. A simplified example is shown in Fig 1-8. The heading ‘Routing
Conventions - Transmit Circuits’ on page 1-7 describes how the voice and PTT signalling are routed to
the correct radio. When transmitters and receivers are configured as shown in Fig 1-8 the system
operates correctly. A PTT signal that makes time slot 1 active routes the voice and PTT to radio port 1
on E1-RIC (1) and nowhere else.
If, instead of the configuration as shown in Fig 1-8, the receivers are connected to E1-RIC (1) and the
transmitters to E1-RIC (2), a PTT signal that activates time slot 1 results in the PTT being directed to a
receiver and nowhere else.

The rule is: if using transmitters and receivers that share the same time slots, the
transmitters must be connected first in the chain.

Note that the data between E1-RICs is communicated using the E1 link between ports A2 on E1-RIC (1)
and A1 on E1-RIC (2). To increase reliability, a second link between ports B2 and B1 should also be
connected. The data on the ‘B’ link is a copy of that on the ‘A’ link; the system therefore continues to
operate correctly should the ‘A’ link be broken.

VCCS
A

Duplex E1
Data Link

Radio Site
A1

E1-RIC (1)
Configuration Switch
set to 1 8 transmitters
Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8
A2 B2

A1 B1

E1-RIC (2)
Configuration Switch 8 receivers
set to 1 Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8

Fig 1-8 Transmitters and Receivers Using Same Time Slots

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Bypass Function
Fig 1-9 shows a simple radio system containing two E1-RICs both having eight radios connected. The
two E1-RICs are daisy-chained together using the A1 and A2 ports. Each of the 16 radios is allocated
one of the 29 available E1 time slots.
If an E1-RIC detects an internal fault, or if it is switched off, the bypass function is activated. This function
connects port A1 to port A2 and port B1 to port B2 to effectively bypass the equipment.
With reference to Fig 1-9, if E1-RIC (1) becomes unserviceable, or if it is switched off, the E1 data link
effectively connects directly to E1-RIC (2).
The radios connected to E1-RIC (2) continue to operate normally, but the radios connected to E1-RIC (1)
are not available to the system. Loss of system radios can be minimized by using a main/standby
configuration as described on the next page.

Duplex E1 Data Link Connected to VCCS

A1

Data routing
E1-RIC (1)
if E1-RIC (1) Configuration
8 radios
is bypassed Switch set to 1
Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8
A2 B2

A1 B1

E1-RIC (2)
Configuration 8 radios
Switch set to 2 Radios allocated time slots
TS9 to TS15 and TS17
(TS16 is reserved)

Fig 1-9 Bypass Function

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Main and Standby Operation

Fig 1-10 shows how radios could be connected to provide a main and standby facility; in practice, this
type of configuration is not recommended because a complete radio site would become inoperable if the
single E1 data link between the site and the VCCS fails. The recommended configuration using two data
links is shown in Fig 1-11.

Duplex E1 Data Link Connected to VCCS

A1

Data routing
E1-RIC (1)
if E1-RIC (1) Configuration Switch
8 radios
Main
is bypassed set to 1
Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8
A2

A1

E1-RIC (2)
Configuration Switch 8 radios Standby
set to 1 Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8

Fig 1-10 Main and Standby Configuration (Not Recommended)

With reference to the recommended configuration shown in Fig 1-11:

 Two separate E1 data links, designated main and standby, connect from the VCCS to the radio
site. The VCCS controls which data link is active
 The main data link connects to a chain of four E1-RICs; the radios connected to this chain are the
main radios. The standby data link connects to a chain of four E1-RICs; the radios connected to
this chain are the standby radios
 Should the main E1 link fail between the VCCS and the radio site, the system continues to function
using the standby radios.

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VCCS

Duplex E1 Duplex E1
Data Link Data Link
Main Standby

Transmitter Site
A1 A1

E1-RIC (1) E1-RIC (1)

Configuration Switch 8 transmitters Configuration Switch 8 transmitters
set to 1 Radios allocated time slots set to 1 Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8 TS1 to TS8
A2 B2 A2 B2

A1 B1 A1 B1

E1-RIC (2) E1-RIC (2)

Configuration Switch 8 transmitters Configuration Switch 8 transmitters
set to 2 Radios allocated time slots set to 2 Radios allocated time slots
TS9 to TS15 and TS17 TS9 to TS15 and TS17
A2 B2 A2 B2

Receiver Site
A1 B1 A1 B1

E1-RIC (3) E1-RIC (3)

Configuration Switch 8 receivers Configuration Switch 8 receivers
set to 1 Radios allocated time slots set to 1 Radios allocated time slots
TS1 to TS8 TS1 to TS8
A2 B2 A2 B2

A1 B1 A1 B1

E1-RIC (4) E1-RIC (4)

Configuration Switch 8 receivers Configuration Switch 8 receivers
set to 2 Radios allocated time slots set to 2 Radios allocated time slots
TS9 to TS15 and TS17 TS9 to TS15 and TS17

Fig 1-11 Example System Configuration

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MARC Functionality
The E1-RIC provides RCMS data routing to and from the radios. This data is used by the Park Air
Multi-Access Remote Control (MARC) system. [See MARC User Documentation.]
RCMS data is available in two formats:
 It is available in time slot TS31 of the E1 data stream that connects to the VCCS. Any RCMS
information required by the VCCS is decoded whilst passing the data to the MARC application
 It is available in RS232 format on the Facilities connector and the Auxiliary connector. [This is
normally used in analogue applications.]

Radio Standby
The E1-RIC provides a common Radio Standby output on each radio port. When the output is active, all
radios connected to the E1-RIC are powered down to the ‘standby state’. See radio documentation for
further detail.
To use this facility, the E1-RIC must be powered from an external source, not by the radios.

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Radio Compatibility
E1-RIC is compatible with the Park Air T6 series and M7 series radios. T6 radios must have the T1/E1
port configured for E1.

Channels Supported
Each E1-RIC supports up to eight radios.

E1 Characteristics
All E1 connections to 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.
Each 2.048 Mbits/s bit stream carries 32 time division multiplexed 64 kbit/s bit streams organized as
32 time slots; each time slot carries 8 bits at 8 kHz. The 32 time slots (TS0 to TS31) are grouped to form
a frame. The frame is used for synchronization and to allow each individual time slot to be identified.
Framing is in accordance with ITU-T G.704 [10].
TS0 is reserved for frame alignment signalling. TS16 is reserved for channel associated signalling. TS31
is reserved for RCMS data.

Response Times
Voice Any voice transmission or reception arriving at any E1-RIC port is
routed to any other E1-RIC port within 0.25 ms.

E and M signalling Any E and M signalling arriving at any E1-RIC port is routed to any
other E1-RIC port within 4 ms (2 ms between A and B ports).

RCMS data Any RCMS data packet arriving at any E1-RIC port is routed to any
other E1-RIC port within 50 ms.

Undedicated Inputs and Outputs

Undedicated inputs Four undedicated inputs are available that can be configured by the
user to monitor, for example, building alarms. All four inputs are
referenced to +14 V, 0 V or -14 V. The polarity of each input can be
set as normal, or inverted. The outputs are monitored through an
RCMS system. For further information see Installation.

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.

Dimensions and Weight

Height An E1-RIC occupies 1U (44 mm) of cabinet space.

Width 431 mm (16.96 inch).

Depth 200 mm (7.9 inch) excluding rear panel connectors and switches.

Weight 1.6 kg.

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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.

Typical current loading 300 mA @ 24 Vdc.

600 mA @ 20 Vdc.

Overload protection An internal self-resetting fuse provides protection from current

overloads.

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.

Cooling E1-RIC is convection cooled.

Temperature range E1-RIC operates to specification at temperatures between -20oC and

+55oC. Additionally, the equipment can be stored at temperatures
between -30oC and +70oC.

Humidity E1-RIC operates to specification at a relative humidity between 5%

and 90% non-condensing.

Altitude E1-RIC operates to specification up to 15,000 feet (4,572 metres). The

equipment can be stored at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,240 metres)
without damage.

Shock and vibration E1-RIC complies with shock and vibration protection in accordance
with MIL-STD-810F [11] method 516.5, procedure VI.

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Controls and Indicators

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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.

Fig 3-1 E1-RIC Rear Panel

Supply Switch
A push switch that turns power on and off.

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. See Maintenance for further
information.

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 5-3.

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 a network and to daisy-chain E1-RICs together. Each
connector has an integral amber indicator that lights when a serviceable E1 connection is present.

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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 to allocate time slots to the connected radios.
Time slot allocation is described in Installation on page 4-12.

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Installation
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Introduction
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.
Installation involves the following procedures:
 Fitting the E1-RIC into an equipment cabinet
 Connecting radios to the E1-RIC
 Daisy-chaining two, or more, E1-RICs
 Configuring the E1-RIC (allocating time slots to the connected radios)
 Connecting facilities if required. This includes connecting an external dc power source if this is
necessary
 Making auxiliary connections if required. These connections are not normally used in a digital
configuration
 Setting the E1-RIC address.

Fig 4-1 shows all connectors and outlines their purpose. Each connector is detailed in the appropriate
procedure.

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Used to connect E1 links to

the VCCS (via other E1-RICs if required)

Used to connect E1 links

to another E1-RIC

A1 B1 A2 B2

E1 System Interconnections (RJ45 Sockets)

T6 or M7 Series Radio
Radio 1

T6 or M7 Series Radio
Radio 2

T6 or M7 Series Radio
E1-RIC Radio 3

T6 or M7 Series Radio
Radio 4

RJ45
T6 or M7 Series Radio
Sockets
RADIO A 1_ 2 3
ABC DEF

FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JKL MNO

WP 1 Rad io
7 8 9

Radio 5
Con fig PQR S TU V WXYZ

. 0 _

Tx Rx INT

T6 or M7 Series Radio
R AD IO A 1_ 2 3
ABC DEF

FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JKL MNO

7 8 9

Radio 6
WP 1 Rad io
Con fig PQR S TU V WXYZ

. 0 _

Tx Rx INT

T6 or M7 Series Radio
R ADIO A 1_ 2 3
ABC D EF

FP 1
4 5 6
GHI JKL MN O

Radio 7
WP 1 Ra dio
7 8 9
Co nfig PQRS TUV WXYZ

. 0 _

Tx Rx IN T

T6 or M7 Series Radio
R ADIO A 1_ 2 3
ABC D EF

FP 1
4 5 6

Radio 8
GHI JKL MN O

WP 1 Ra dio
7 8 9
Co nfig PQRS TUV WXYZ

. 0 _

Tx Rx IN T

Diagnostics
Jack Socket
Facilities Auxiliary
(25-way D-type plug) (15-way D-type plug)

Radio main/standby indications (analogue) Diagnostics PC

RS232 RCMS data
Auxiliary 20 to 35 Vdc supply in/out

Undedicated inputs and outputs

RS232 RCMS data
Auxiliary 20 to 35 Vdc supply in/out

Fig 4-1 E1-RIC Connections

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Fitting the E1-RIC into an Equipment Cabinet

The E1-RIC fits at the rear of a cabinet and is secured by a U-bracket that attaches to the equipment
cabinet uprights. No further supports are required. Fig 4-2 shows an E1-RIC fitted in a cabinet below a
T6 radio.
When the E1-RIC is fitted make a connection from the rear panel earth stud marked to the system
earth.

Fig 4-2 E1-RIC Fitted in a Cabinet Below a T6 Radio

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Connecting Radios to the E1-RIC

An E1-RIC has eight RJ45 sockets marked Radio 1 to 8. These sockets are used to connect Park Air T6
or M7 series transmitters, receivers or transceivers to the E1-RIC. The connections between each radio
and E1-RIC carries an E1 link, a 28 Vdc (nominal) supply for the E1-RIC and a signal that turns the radio
on and off. Connection detail is shown in Fig 4-3 for T6 radios, and Fig 4-5 for M7 radios. A standard Cat
5 shielded non-crossover cable is used.

Connecting a T6 Series Radio

E1-RIC
T6 Radio
see Table 4-1
T1/E1
Radio Connector
Sockets

Fig 4-3 E1-RIC to T6 Radio Interconnections

Table 4-1 E1-RIC to T6 Radio Interconnections

E1-RIC T6 Radio

RJ45 Signal Characteristic RJ45 Signal Characteristic

Radio Socket T1/E1 Connector
Pin Number Pin Number

1 TRing E1 balanced 1 RRing E1 balanced

2 TTip output 2 RTip input

3 Not used – 3 Not used –

4 RRing E1 balanced 4 TRing E1 balanced

5 RTip input 5 TTip output

6 Radio Open collector 6 Remote Switches radio on and

standby grounding output supply off. 0 V = off, 5 V = on.
(200 mA on/off Rear panel Supply
See
maximum) switch must be set to
Note (2) on
On. The E1-RIC must
page 4-6
be powered from an
external source if using
this facility

7 Ground 0V 7 Ground 0V

8 Supply 20 to 35 Vdc 8 dc output 20 to 35 Vdc fused at

input 500 mA

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

Fig 4-4 RJ45 Connector Pin-Out

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Connecting an M7 Series Radio

E1-RIC M7 Radio
RADIO A 1_ 2 3
ABC DEF

FP 1
4 5 6

see Table 4-2

GHI JKL MNO

WP 1 Radio
7 8 9
Config PQRS TUV WXYZ

. 0 _

E1
Tx Rx INT

Radio Connector
Sockets

Fig 4-5 E1-RIC to M7 Radio Interconnections

Table 4-2 E1-RIC to M7 Radio Interconnections

E1-RIC M7 Radio

RJ45 Signal Characteristic RJ45 Signal Characteristic

Radio Socket E1 Connector
Pin Number Pin Number

1 TRing E1 balanced 1 RRing E1 balanced

2 TTip output 2 RTip input

3 Not used – 3 Not used –

4 RRing E1 balanced 4 TRing E1 balanced

5 RTip input 5 TTip output

6 Radio Open collector 6 Standby 0 V input to switch the

standby grounding output radio to standby mode.
(200 mA An open circuit switches
See
maximum) the radio to Normal
Note (2)
operation. The radio’s
front panel Standby
switch must be set to on
for this facility to
operate.

7 Ground 0V 7 Ground 0V

8 Supply 20 to 35 Vdc 8 dc output 20 to 35 Vdc fused at

input 500 mA

Note (1):
An RJ45 connector is shown in Fig 4-4.

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.

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A1, A2, B1 and B2 Connectors

Four E1 System Interconnection RJ45 sockets are fitted to the rear panel. The connectors are marked
A1, A2, B1 and B2 as shown in Fig 4-6. The connectors are used to:
 Daisy-chain E1-RICs (see page 4-9)
 Combine E1 data streams (see page 4-10)
 Connect multiple M7 series remote controllers (see page 4-11).
The pin-out of connectors A1 and B1 is listed in Table 4-3; the pin-out of connectors A2 and B2 is listed
in Table 4-4.
Because of the bypass function, when using point-to-point link cable (as opposed to a managed link),
total length of the link (through multiple E1-RICs) should not exceed 6000 feet or 1829 metres.

Fig 4-6 E1 System Interconnection RJ45 Sockets

Table 4-3 A1 and B1 RJ45 Pin-Out

A1 and B1 Signal Characteristic

Pin Number

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 –

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Table 4-4 A2 and B2 RJ45 Pin-Out

A2 and B2 Signal Characteristic

Pin Number

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 –

Numbering is shown looking from the top of the plug.

The top is viewed when the lever is on the bottom.

RJ45 Plug

Pin 1

Fig 4-7 RJ45 Connector Pin-Out

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Daisy-Chaining E1-RICs
Connectors A1, A2, B1 and B2 are used to daisy-chain E1-RIC equipment together, and provide the
connection to a digital VCCS. Fig 4-8 shows how the connectors are used. Standard Cat 5 non-crossover
cables are used when using these connectors.

To VCCS (A) To VCCS To VCCS

(A) (B)

A1 A1 B1

E1-RIC (1) E1-RIC (1)

A2 A2 B2

A1 A1 B1

E1-RIC (2) E1-RIC (2)

A2 A2 B2

A1 A1 B1

E1-RIC (3) E1-RIC (3)

Single Link Configuration Dual Link Configuration

 This example shows three E1-RIC equipment daisy-chained together. Up to eight E1-RICs can be
daisy-chained to provide control of 29 transmitters and 29 receivers.
 Interconnections are made using the A1 and A2 connectors when a single link is used.
 In addition, B1 and B2 connectors are used for dual (redundant) link configurations.

Fig 4-8 Daisy-Chaining

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Combining E1 Data Streams

An E1-RIC may be used to combine E1 data streams as shown in Fig 4-9. In this example, three data
streams are combined. Data streams (1) and (2) are combined in E1-RIC (1) using the A1 and B1
connectors. The third data stream is combined through E1-RIC (2).

Note:
If using an E1-RIC to combine data streams and no radios are connected (see E1-RIC (1)
in Fig 4-9) the Config switch must be set to 0. [See Configuring the E1-RIC on page 4-12.]
An E1-RIC that has no radios connected to it is termed a ‘control’ E1-RIC.

Up to eight Up to eight
T6 or M7 Radios T6 or M7 Radios

Control E1-RIC

E1 Data Stream (1) A1 A2 A1 A2 A1

E1-RIC (1) E1-RIC (2) E1-RIC (3)
E1 Data Stream (2) B1 B1 B2 B1

E1 Data Stream (3)

Fig 4-9 Combining E1 Data Streams

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Connecting Multiple M7 Series Remote Controllers

One or more E1-RICs can be used to connect multiple M7 series remote controllers into a radio system.
Fig 4-10 shows an example where two M7 Controllers are connected to operate eight M7 radios. Specific
configurations are outside the scope of this handbook. Full connection detail can be found in the M7C
Controller User Documentation.

M7 Radio (4) M7 Radio (5)

E1 E1
Connector Connector

M7 Radio (3) M7 Radio (6)

E1 E1
Connector Connector

M7 Radio (2) M7 Radio (7)

E1 E1
Connector Connector

M7 Radio (1) M7 Radio (8)

E1 E1
Connector Connector

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Radio Connectors
E1-RIC
A1 B1
Connector Connector

M7C Controller (1) M7C Controller (2)

E1 E1
Connector Connector

Fig 4-10 Connecting Multiple M7 Series Remote Controllers

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Configuring the E1-RIC

When more than one E1-RIC is used in any E1 network, time slots must be allocated to the connected
radios. This is achieved using the E1-RIC’s rear panel ten-position Config (configuration) switch.
Time slot configuration is shown in Fig 4-11 and Fig 4-12 and is fully tabulated in
Table 4-5.
Fig 4-11 shows the maximum number of radios (29) that can be accommodated in
one E1 data stream. The radios can be transmitters, receivers or transceivers.
Fig 4-12 shows the maximum number of radios that can be accommodated in one E1
duplex data link. In this example, one set of 29 time slots is dedicated to transmitters,
and the other to receivers.
Fig 4-13 shows the configuration when two control sites (therefore two VCCS) are connected.

To VCCS

A1 Radio 1 set to time slot TS1

Radio 2 set to time slot TS2
Radio 3 set to time slot TS3
E1-RIC (1) Radio 4 set to time slot TS4
Configuration Switch set to 1 Radio 5 set to time slot TS5
Radio 6 set to time slot TS6
Radio 7 set to time slot TS7
A2
Radio 8 set to time slot TS8

A1 Radio 1 set to time slot TS9

Radio 2 set to time slot TS10
Radio 3 set to time slot TS11
E1-RIC (2) Radio 4 set to time slot TS12
Configuration Switch set to 2 Radio 5 set to time slot TS13
Radio 6 set to time slot TS14
A2 Radio 7 set to time slot TS15
Radio 8 set to time slot TS17

A1 Radio 1 set to time slot TS18

Radio 2 set to time slot TS19
Radio 3 set to time slot TS20
E1-RIC (3) Radio 4 set to time slot TS21
Configuration Switch set to 3 Radio 5 set to time slot TS22
Radio 6 set to time slot TS23
A2 Radio 7 set to time slot TS24
Radio 8 set to time slot TS25

A1
Radio 1 set to time slot TS26
Radio 2 set to time slot TS27
E1-RIC (4) Configuration Switch set to 4 Radio 3 set to time slot TS28
Radio 4 set to time slot TS29
Radio 5 set to time slot TS30

Fig 4-11 Configuring Time Slots (29 Radios Connected)

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To VCCS

Transmitter 1 set to time slot TS1

A1 Transmitter 2 set to time slot TS2
Transmitter 3 set to time slot TS3
E1-RIC (1) Configuration Switch set to 1 Transmitter 4 set to time slot TS4
Transmitter 5 set to time slot TS5
Transmitter 6 set to time slot TS6
A2 Transmitter 7 set to time slot TS7
Transmitter 8 set to time slot TS8
Transmitter 1 set to time slot TS9
A1 Transmitter 2 set to time slot TS10
Transmitter 3 set to time slot TS11
Transmitter 4 set to time slot TS12
E1-RIC (2) Configuration Switch set to 2
Transmitter 5 set to time slot TS13
Transmitter 6 set to time slot TS14
A2 Transmitter 7 set to time slot TS15
Transmitter 8 set to time slot TS17
Transmitter 1 set to time slot TS18
A1 Transmitter 2 set to time slot TS19
Transmitter 3 set to time slot TS20
Configuration Switch set to 3 Transmitter 4 set to time slot TS21
E1-RIC (3)
Transmitter 5 set to time slot TS22
Transmitter 6 set to time slot TS23
A2 Transmitter 7 set to time slot TS24
Transmitter 8 set to time slot TS25

A1 Transmitter 1 set to time slot TS26

Transmitter 2 set to time slot TS27
E1-RIC (4) Configuration Switch set to 4 Transmitter 3 set to time slot TS28
Transmitter 4 set to time slot TS29
Transmitter 5 set to time slot TS30
A2
Receiver 1 set to time slot TS1
A1 Receiver 2 set to time slot TS2
Receiver 3 set to time slot TS3
E1-RIC (5) Configuration Switch set to 1 Receiver 4 set to time slot TS4
Receiver 5 set to time slot TS5
Receiver 6 set to time slot TS6
A2 Receiver 7 set to time slot TS7
Receiver 8 set to time slot TS8
Receiver 1 set to time slot TS9
A1 Receiver 2 set to time slot TS10
Receiver 3 set to time slot TS11
Receiver 4 set to time slot TS12
E1-RIC (6) Configuration Switch set to 2
Receiver 5 set to time slot TS13
Receiver 6 set to time slot TS14
A2 Receiver 7 set to time slot TS15
Receiver 8 set to time slot TS17
Receiver 1 set to time slot TS18
A1 Receiver 2 set to time slot TS19
Receiver 3 set to time slot TS20
Configuration Switch set to 3 Receiver 4 set to time slot TS21
E1-RIC (7)
Receiver 5 set to time slot TS22
Receiver 6 set to time slot TS23
A2 Receiver 7 set to time slot TS24
Receiver 8 set to time slot TS25

A1 Receiver 1 set to time slot TS26

Receiver 2 set to time slot TS27
E1-RIC (8) Configuration Switch set to 4 Receiver 3 set to time slot TS28
Receiver 4 set to time slot TS29
Receiver 5 set to time slot TS30

Fig 4-12 Configuring Time Slots (29 Transmitters and 29 Receivers Connected)

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To VCCS To VCCS
(1) (2)

A1 B1

No radios connected (Control E1-RIC; see page 4-10)

E1-RIC (1) Configuration Switch set to 0

A2 B2

A1 B1 Radio 1 set to time slot TS1

Radio 2 set to time slot TS2
Radio 3 set to time slot TS3
E1-RIC (2) Radio 4 set to time slot TS4
Configuration Switch set to 1 Radio 5 set to time slot TS5
Radio 6 set to time slot TS6
Radio 7 set to time slot TS7
A2 B2
Radio 8 set to time slot TS8

A1 B1 Radio 1 set to time slot TS9

Radio 2 set to time slot TS10
Radio 3 set to time slot TS11
E1-RIC (3) Radio 4 set to time slot TS12
Configuration Switch set to 2 Radio 5 set to time slot TS13
Radio 6 set to time slot TS14
A2 B2 Radio 7 set to time slot TS15
Radio 8 set to time slot TS17

A1 B1 Radio 1 set to time slot TS18

Radio 2 set to time slot TS19
Radio 3 set to time slot TS20
E1-RIC (4) Radio 4 set to time slot TS21
Configuration Switch set to 3 Radio 5 set to time slot TS22
Radio 6 set to time slot TS23
A2 Radio 7 set to time slot TS24
B2
Radio 8 set to time slot TS25

A1 B1
Radio 1 set to time slot TS26
Radio 2 set to time slot TS27
E1-RIC (5) Configuration Switch set to 4 Radio 3 set to time slot TS28
Radio 4 set to time slot TS29
Radio 5 set to time slot TS30

Fig 4-13 Radio System Operating from Two Control Sites

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Table 4-5 E1 Time Slot Mapping

Switch Position E1 Time Slot Mapping to Radios

0 Set the Config switch to 0 when no radios are connected to the

E1-RIC and audio routing is not required (Control E1-RIC).
Radios are not connected when an E1-RIC is used to combine E1
data streams, or to provide additional undedicated inputs and
outputs within a system (see page 4-16). Position 0 also allows
the creation of a custom time slot mapping table via software
adjustable settings.

1 E1 time slot 1 to Radio 1

E1 time slot 2 to Radio 2
E1 time slot 3 to Radio 3
E1 time slot 4 to Radio 4
E1 time slot 5 to Radio 5
E1 time slot 6 to Radio 6
E1 time slot 7 to Radio 7
E1 time slot 8 to Radio 8

2 E1 time slot 9 to Radio 1

E1 time slot 10 to Radio 2
E1 time slot 11 to Radio 3
E1 time slot 12 to Radio 4
E1 time slot 13 to Radio 5
E1 time slot 14 to Radio 6
E1 time slot 15 to Radio 7
E1 time slot 17 to Radio 8

3 E1 time slot 18 to Radio 1

E1 time slot 19 to Radio 2
E1 time slot 20 to Radio 3
E1 time slot 21 to Radio 4
E1 time slot 22 to Radio 5
E1 time slot 23 to Radio 6
E1 time slot 24 to Radio 7
E1 time slot 25 to Radio 8

4 E1 time slot 26 to Radio 1

E1 time slot 27 to Radio 2
E1 time slot 28 to Radio 3
E1 time slot 29 to Radio 4
E1 time slot 30 to Radio 5

5 Reserved

6 Reserved

7 Reserved

8 Reserved

9 Main/standby switching panel is connected. This panel is not used

in digital applications.

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Connecting Facilities
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.

External dc Input Supply

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. The E1-RIC presents a maximum load of 600 mA. Therefore,
providing at least two operational radios are connected to the E1-RIC, sufficient power is available.
If it is unlikely that two operational radios will always be available to supply the E1-RIC, an external power
source should be connected. This is connected to the Facilities connector pins 1 and 2, or pins 14 and 15
(see Table 4-6).

External dc Output Supply

Caution dc Output Supply

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’.

Undedicated Inputs and Outputs

Four undedicated inputs and four undedicated outputs can be connected to the E1-RIC’s Facilities
connector. The inputs and outputs can be monitored and controlled through an RCMS such as MARC.
The inputs and outputs can be used for such functions as monitoring building alarms and controlling
lighting circuits.
The undedicated inputs are referenced to +14 V, 0 V or -14 V. The reference is programmed using the
diagnostics facility - see Maintenance. The inputs conform to the following conditions:
 Active when the input and the reference differ by more than 10 V (maximum input of ±60 V with
respect to reference)
 Inactive when the input and reference differ by less than 1 V
 Indeterminate state for other conditions.

The undedicated outputs are solid state relays.

Table 4-6 details the connections and characteristics.

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MARC RS232 RCMS Data

MARC RCMS data is available on the Facilities connector pins 10 and 23 in RS232 format. This data
contains the same information as the RCMS data that is communicated across the E1 link in time slot
TS31.

Pin 1 Pin 13

Pin 14 Pin 25

Fig 4-14 Facilities Connector Pin Arrangement

Table 4-6 Facilities Connector Pin-Out

Pin Signal Input or Characteristic

Number Output

1 Supply input Input Between 20 and 35 Vdc (nominally 28 Vdc)

Maximum current = 2.5 A

2 Ground – 0V

3 Supply output Output Between 20 and 35 Vdc (nominally 28 Vdc) fused

at 500 mA

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

6 Undedicated input C Input As per undedicated input A

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

8 Undedicated output C Output As per undedicated output A

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 – –

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Table 4-6 Facilities Connector Pin-Out (continued)

Pin Signal Input or Characteristic

Number Output

13 Ground – 0V

14 Supply input Input Between 20 and 35 Vdc (nominally 28 Vdc)

Maximum current = 2.5 A

15 Ground – 0V

16 Supply output Output Between 20 and 35 Vdc (nominally 28 Vdc) fused

at 500 mA

17 Not connected – –

18 Undedicated input B Input As per undedicated input A

19 Undedicated input D Input As per undedicated input A

20 Undedicated output B Output As per undedicated output A

21 Undedicated output D Output As per undedicated output A

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 – –

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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.

This connector is primarily for use when an E1-RIC is used in conjunction with an analogue
main/standby switching panel; it is not normally used in digital system configurations.

Pin 1 Pin 8

Pin 9 Pin 15

Fig 4-15 Auxiliary Connector Pin Arrangement

Table 4-1 Auxiliary Connector Pin-Out

Pin Signal Input or Characteristic

Number Output

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

4 Input AUX1 Input Main/standby indication for radios 1 and 2

TTL with 4.7 kohm pull-up to 5 V. High indicates radio 1 selected
as main; pulled low when radio 2 is selected

5 Input AUX3 Input Main/standby indication for radios 5 and 6

TTL with 4.7 kohm pull-up to 5 V. High indicates radio 5 selected
as main; pulled low when radio 6 is selected

6 Output AUX1 Output Main/standby control for radios 1 and 2

Solid state relay, +60 V to -60 V, ac or dc, 100 mA maximum,
normally open contact. Connected to 0 V in closed position

7 Output AUX3 Output Main/standby control for radios 5 and 6

Solid state relay, +60 V to -60 V, ac or dc, 100 mA maximum,
normally open contact. Connected to 0 V in closed position

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

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Table 4-1 Auxiliary Connector Pin-Out (continued)

Pin Signal Input or Characteristic

Number Output

11 Supply output Output Between 20 and 35 Vdc (nominally 28 Vdc) output fused at
500 mA

12 Input AUX2 Input Main/standby indication for radios 3 and 4

TTL with 4.7 kohm pull-up to 5 V. High indicates radio 3 selected
as main; pulled low when radio 4 is selected

13 Input AUX4 Input Main/standby indication for radios 7 and 8

TTL with 4.7 kohm pull-up to 5 V. High indicates radio 7 selected
as main; pulled low when radio 8 is selected

14 Output AUX2 Output Main/standby control for radios 3 and 4

Solid state relay, +60 V to -60 V, ac or dc, 100 mA maximum,
normally open contact. Connected to 0 V in closed position

15 Output AUX4 Output Main/standby control for radios 7 and 8

Solid state relay, +60 V to -60 V, ac or dc, 100 mA maximum,
normally open contact. Connected to 0 V in closed position

Setting the E1-RIC Address

The E1-RIC supports RCMS data that is used by the Park Air Multi-Access Remote Control (MARC)
system. Within a MARC system, each E1-RIC must have a unique address that corresponds to the
addresses configured in the MARC operating software (see MARC User Documentation).
The address is set using four rear panel ten-position switches. Setting the Address should be done with
the equipment switched off. If set with the equipment switched on, the internal circuits must be reset by
switching the equipment off, and then on again.

This example shows the switches set to address 0001

Fig 4-16 Address ID Switches

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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 operating
parameters to be configured.

Maintenance Policy
The E1-RIC is a line replaceable unit (LRU). No spares are available.

Fault Indications
The E1-RIC is fitted with a Ready indicator, a Network indicator, an Alarm indicator and an indicator on
each E1 System Interconnection and Radio port.

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 network connectors. When a connection is made and no
faults are detected the indicator is lit.

Radio Port Indicators

An indicator is fitted to each Radio port. When a connection is made and no faults are detected the port
indicator is lit.

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 and Table 5-2), operating parameters can be set and software can be downloaded.

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E1-RIC BIT Parameters

A number of Built-In Test (BIT) parameters can be monitored via the Diagnostics facility. These are listed
in Table 5-1. Additionally, software operation is continually monitored. If the software fails, the bypass
function is activated.

Table 5-1 E1-RIC BIT Parameters

Parameter Monitoring Range Notes

Elapsed time 0:00 to 99999:59 (hours:minutes) Within 0.1% (not including supply interruptions)
indication

Supply voltage 0 to 40 V Less than 21.6 V produces an Alert condition.

Alarm indicator flashes
Less than 19 V produces an Alarm condition.
Alarm indicator lights

Alarm Active when an Alarm condition is –

sensed

Xilinx Pass or Fail Alarm condition activated if Xilinx keep-alive

signal is not present. Alarm indicator lights and
the bypass function is initiated

EEPROM Pass or Fail Monitored only when the equipment is powered

up
Checksum failure and backup failure produce an
Alarm condition. Alarm indicator lights

Configuration setting Pass or Fail An Alarm condition is initiated if the Config

(configuration) switch is set to a reserved
position (that is, position 5, 6, 7 or 8). Alarm
indicator lights

Routing setting Pass or Fail An Alarm condition is initiated if the routing

configuration does not match the configuration
setting. Alarm indicator lights

Digital audio routing Pass or Fail An Alarm condition is initiated if no E and M

signalling is detected on an outgoing E1 time slot
for the corresponding incoming E1 time slot.
Alarm indicator lights

Main/standby Pass or Fail An Alert condition is initiated if the change-over

switching panel did not occur (analogue applications only). Alarm
indicator flashes

BIT history Last 100 changes of BIT state BIT state changes are time stamped and labelled
as errors (E) or warnings (W)

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Network BIT Parameters

The network is monitored, through the diagnostics software, on the A1 and B1 ports as detailed in
Table 5-2. The status is displayed as shown in Fig 5-7 on page 5-11.
If a network fault is detected, the Network indicator lights. This is not classified as an E1-RIC fault so the
Alarm indicator does not light.

Table 5-2 Network BIT Parameters

Parameter Monitoring Range Notes

Network monitoring Network connections A1 and B1 A fault condition is initiated if in any one second,
are monitored one or more bits are in error, there is loss of
carrier, there is a remote alarm, or there is loss of
frame synchronization. The E1-RIC’s Alarm
indicator is not affected by this condition

BIT history – Network monitoring is included in the E1-RIC’s

BIT history. See Table 5-1

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Diagnostics Software
The diagnostics software allows the E1-RIC’s BIT and network status to be viewed, certain operating
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
Diagnostic connector is detailed in Table 5-3.

Table 5-3 E1-RIC Diagnostics Connector

2.5 mm Signal Characteristics

Jack Socket

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

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Running the Diagnostics Software Using HyperTerminal

(1) Using a suitable connection lead, connect the E1-RIC’s rear panel Diagnostics jack socket to one
of the PC’s Com ports. Note which Com port is used.
(2) Ensure the E1-RIC is switched off.
(3) Ensure the PC is switched on and that the Windows desktop is displayed.
(4) Left click on the start button located at the bottom left-hand corner of the desktop.
(5) From the list of programs select:
Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal
(left click on HyperTerminal)
(6) Check that the Connection Description screen is displayed (see Fig 5-1).

Fig 5-1 Connection Description Screen

(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.

Fig 5-2 Detailing the Com Port in Use

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(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

Fig 5-3 Com Properties Screen

(10) When the correct parameters are displayed left click on OK.

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(11) Switch on power to the E1-RIC and check that the Power Up screen is displayed (see Fig 5-4).

Fig 5-4 Power Up Screen

(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.

Fig 5-5 Help Screen

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Using the Diagnostics Facility

A number of functions, as shown in Fig 5-5, are available when using the diagnostics facility. Only eleven
of the functions are detailed in this documentation. They are:
 Setting the Arbiter function
 Viewing the BIT history
 Viewing E1-RIC BIT status
 Viewing network status
 Setting the undedicated input reference voltage
 Setting the undedicated input polarities
 Setting the undedicated output polarities
 Downloading software
 Configuring Channel Associated Signalling (CAS). This facility enables compatibility between an
E1-RIC and associated control equipment
 Setting the user configurable time slot mapping
 Setting the squelch priority.

Other functions are for Park Air use and should not be accessed/altered by users.

Setting the Arbiter Function

In a digital end-to-end system it is possible for an E1-RIC to be presented with two E1 data streams
carrying voice in the same time slot with both data streams destined for the same radio. The arbiter
function determines which voice channel is routed to the output and which is discarded. The arbiter
function can be set to follow either a ‘first one wins’ or a ‘last one wins’ rule.
Under the ‘first one wins’ rule the first channel that becomes active is selected and the other is discarded.
In the event that both channels simultaneously become active, A1 is selected and B1 is discarded. This
simultaneous condition is likely to occur only when both channels have originated from a single source
and therefore carry the same voice information.
Under the ‘last one wins’ rule the A1/B1 ports are monitored for potential ‘stuck PTT’ conditions. If, whilst
one channel is active the second channel becomes active, the first channel is deemed stuck. Under these
conditions the second channel is selected and the stuck channel is discarded. This allows the second
channel to ‘break in’ and regain use of a transmitter that might otherwise be taken out of service by a
stuck PTT. At the start of a ‘break in’ an inactive (dekey) signal is briefly sent out. This clears the PTT
time out feature within the transmitter. When the second channel becomes inactive (PTT removed) the
arbiter does not revert back to the stuck channel; this prevents the stuck channel re-keying the
associated transmitter. Only when the stuck channel becomes inactive is its stuck status cleared and it
is allowed to operate as normal again.
To set the arbiter function of the connected E1-RIC:
(1) From the diagnostics Help screen (Fig 5-5), key in vfp_arbiter [enter].
(2) The present arbiter setting will be displayed (default setting is 0).
(3) To change the arbiter setting enter either 0 [First PTT] or 1 [BreakIn].

Viewing the BIT History

To view the BIT history of the connected E1-RIC:
(1) From the diagnostics Help screen (Fig 5-5), key in vfp_bit_history [enter].
(2) Check that the last one hundred changes of BIT state are displayed. The BIT state changes are
time stamped with reference to the Elapsed Time Indication (ETI) clock and are labelled either
as errors (E) or warnings (W).

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Viewing E1-RIC BIT Status

To view the BIT status of the connected E1-RIC:
(1) From the diagnostics Help screen (Fig 5-5), key in vfp_bit_status [enter].
(2) Check that the E1-RIC BIT Status screen is displayed as shown in Fig 5-6.
(3) The BIT results are displayed on screen. Refer also to Table 5-1 on page 5-3 for further
information.

Fig 5-6 E1-RIC BIT Status Screen

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Viewing Network Status

To view the network status of the connected E1-RIC:
(1) Key in vfp_network_status [enter].
(2) Check that the Network Status screen is displayed as shown in Fig 5-7.
(3) The results are displayed on screen. Refer also to Table 5-2 on page 5-4 for further information.

Fig 5-7 Network Status Screen

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Setting the Undedicated Input Reference Voltage

The undedicated inputs are referenced to 14 V, 0 V, or -14 V. For further detail, see Installation. To view
and alter the reference, which applies to all four inputs:
(1) Key in vfp_input_ref [enter].
(2) The current reference voltage is displayed as shown in Fig 5-8. If this is the required setting take
no further action.
(3) To change the setting, key in vfp_input_ref nn [enter] (where nn is 14, 0 or -14 as required).
(4) Key in vfp_input_ref [enter].
(5) Confirm the required setting is displayed.

Fig 5-8 Undedicated Input Reference Voltage Screen

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Setting the Undedicated Input Polarities

Each undedicated input can have its polarity set to Normal or Inverted.
If the polarity of the E1-RIC inputs is set to Normal the following conditions apply:
 When the input voltage and reference voltage differ by less than 1 volt, a ‘low’ is interpreted. An
inactive signal is sent to the E1-RIC.
 When the input voltage and reference voltage differ by more than 10 V, a ‘high’ is interpreted. An
active signal is sent to the E1-RIC.
 When the input voltage and the reference voltage differ between 1 V and 10 V an ‘unknown’ state
exists.
If the polarity of the E1-RIC inputs is set to Inverted the following conditions apply:
 When the input voltage and reference voltage differ by less than 1 volt, a ‘high’ is interpreted. An
active signal is sent to the E1-RIC.
 When the input voltage and reference voltage differ by more than 10 V, a ‘low’ is interpreted. An
inactive signal is sent to the E1-RIC.
 When the input voltage and the reference voltage differ between 1 V and 10 V an ‘unknown’ state
exists.
To view the current polarities, and change them as required:
(1) Key in vfp_input_polarity [enter].
(2) Check that the four inputs and their current settings are displayed as shown in Fig 5-9. If these
are the required settings take no further action.
(3) To change a setting, key in vfp_input_polarity x n (where x is the input A, B, C, or D and n is 0
for normal and 1 for inverted). Repeat, if required, for all four inputs.
(4) Key in vfp_input_polarity [enter].
(5) Check that all inputs are set as required.

Fig 5-9 Input Polarities Screen

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Setting the Undedicated Output Polarities

Each of the four outputs act as a switch. When activated by the RCMS system and the output polarity is
Normal, the output switches from a virtual open circuit to 0 V.
When activated by the RCMS system and the output polarity is Inverted, the output switches from ground
to a virtual open circuit.
The maximum current that can be drawn from each output is 100 mA.
Setting the polarities is similar to setting input polarities (see page 5-13) except the commands are:
(1) Key in vfp_output_polarity [enter].
(2) Check that the four outputs and their current settings are displayed. If these are the required
settings take no further action.
(3) To change a setting, key in vfp_output_polarity x n (where x is the output A, B, C, or D and n is
0 for normal and 1 for inverted). Repeat, if required, for all four outputs.
(4) Key in vfp_output_polarity [enter].
(5) Check that all outputs are set as required.

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.

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Configuring Channel Associated Signalling

The Channel Associated Signalling (CAS) bit patterns are programmable to allow an E1-RIC based radio
system to interface with control equipment not supplied by Park Air. After a system has been installed
and commissioned, CAS settings should not be altered.
All programmable settings refer to E1 data on the E1-RIC’s A1, A2, B1 and B2 ports. These bit patterns
may differ from those used on the radio ports. The programmable settings are:

GuardSquelch is the guard squelch CAS pattern.

PTTInactive is the inactive PTT CAS pattern.
PTTMask determines which of the four available CAS bits are checked during PTT
validation. In the settings, 1 = active and is checked; 0 = inactive and is not
checked.
PTTPattern is the active PTT pattern. When validating an active PTT, only those bits specified
in the PTTMASK are checked.
PTTConfirm is the PTT confirm CAS pattern.
SquelchInactive is the inactive squelch pattern.
SquelchMask determines which of the four available CAS bits are checked during squelch
validation. In the settings, 1 = active and is checked; 0 = inactive and is not
checked.
SQP0 is the active squelch CAS pattern for Signal Quality Parameter (SQP) 0.
SQP1 is the active Squelch CAS pattern for SQP1.
SQP2 is the active squelch CAS pattern for SQP2.
SQP3 is the active squelch CAS pattern for SQP3.

Fig 5-10 CAS Settings Screen

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To view the current CAS settings:

(1) Key in vfp_cas [enter].
(2) Check that the CAS Settings screen (Fig 5-10) is displayed.

To change a CAS setting:

(1) Key in vfp_cas parameter 0ynnnn [enter]
where: parameter is the setting name (for example, guardsquelch)
nnnn is the binary value.
(2) Check that the displayed CAS settings show the modified parameter.

Setting the User Configurable Time Slot Mapping

Pre-defined time slot mapping is provided by configuration switch positions 1 to 4 as shown in Fig 4-11
on page 4-12. It is also possible to map specific time slots to individual radio ports with the configuration
switch set to position 0.
The command line format is: ‘vfp_user_e1_map E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8’ where all eight ports must
be assigned a time slot. Valid entries are 0 to 15 and 17 to 30 where 0 indicates an unused time slot as
shown in Fig 5-11. (Note that E1, E2, etc refers to Equipment 1, Equipment 2, etc.)

Fig 5-11 User Configurable Time Slot Settings Screen

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Setting Squelch Priority

The squelch priority setting determines which Channel Associated Signalling (CAS) source (radio port or
A2/B2 ports) has priority when sent to the VCCS. Giving a guard receiver priority on a radio port is one
example. This function can also be used in systems where PTT confirmation is sent to the VCCS in
preference to receiver audio.

Fig 5-12 Squelch Priority Screen

To set the squelch priority function of the connected E1-RIC:

(1) From the diagnostics Help screen (Fig 5-5), key in vfp_squelch_priority [enter].
(2) The present squelch priority setting will be displayed.
(3) To change the squelch priority setting enter either 0 (Radio) or 1 (A2B2).

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