t PAE T6 Controller
For complete control of ATC radios
The PAE T6 Controller allows enhanced
remote operation of PAE air-ground
radios from single or multiple user
positions. The combination of a refined
touch screen user interface and a DSP
architecture results in a flexible and
scalable system that is ideally suited
for primary use in small airports,
fallback operation for large ATC
systems, airline dispatch offices and
emergency services.
The operator accesses all controls via a
user configurable touch screen panel.
Controls include programming and
recall of radio channels, monitoring of
radio status and main/standby change-
over. Four programmable single touch
access keys provide immediate recall of
important operational frequencies.
A single T6 Controller can be connected
directly to a local radio channel
providing full operational control.
Additional, Slave, controllers can be
added to the first, Master, controller.
Up to ten operator positions can be
connected to a radio channel with
programming carried out at the Master
automatically flowed down to the Slave
controllers. Intercom facilities allow
operators to communicate within the
interconnected network.
The T6 Controller is optimized for
remote operation over a single trunk
communication link, including satellite,
4-wire ITU, microwave and fibre optic.
Operation over a trunk line uses a hub
located at the radio site to interface
to the radio equipment; audio, PTT
and mute signalling plus RCMS data
are combined onto a single 4-wire
link between controller and hub. The
hub interfaces directly to the radio
equipment or via a PAE RSE2 for main/
standby radio operation.
Using a built-in microphone,
loudspeaker and PTT switch the T6
Controller can be used as a stand alone
unit without the need for external
headsets. Extensive interfaces are
also provided for users who prefer
to use traditional headsets or hand
microphone operation.
Features
Touch screen operation
Networked – eight remote operators
Single touch channel access
Main/standby control
Radio BIT control monitor
Single 4-wire or VSAT channel
Desktop or console mounted
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Display Backlit LCD display
Line levels Applied at -13 dBm (average speech)
600 ohm balanced.
Receive gain automatically adjusted to
compensate for line loss
Distortion <5%
Frequency response 300 Hz to 3400 Hz <3 dB variation
Temperature range:
Operating -20°C to +55°C (T6 Hub)
0°C to +40°C (T6 Controller)
Storage -30°C to +70°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
Mounting arrangement Desktop or console versions
Power supply AC 99 to 264 V 48 to 62 Hz
DC 20 to 32 V
NB. T6 Hub can be powered from radios
Power consumption: <12 W
Dimensions (mm) 120(H) x 225(W) x 165(D)
Weight <1.5 kg
REMOTE INTERFACE – 4-WIRE
4-wire trunk line ITU-T M.1020
Signalling In-band
RCMS date CCITT V22 1200 baud
Inhibited when audio present
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REMOTE INTERFACE - VSAT
Speech 4-wire 600 ohm balanced
Mute/PTT E+M signal
Data RS232 9600 baud
E+M signal -50 to +50 Vdc with 24 V, 0 V or external
reference 100 mA maximum
INTERFACES AND DISPLAY
Headset 2.5 mm jack
Microphone input 5 to 50 mV
active or passive
Headphones drives 1 V rms into 200 ohm
PTT Momentary action push-button
Display LCD display, 240 x 128 pixel
Rear panel ports:
Tx radio (9-way D) Connects to radio or RSE2 for transmitter
or transceiver interface
Rx radio (9-way D) Connects to radio or RSE2 for
receiver interface
4-wire (RJ 45) Connects to remote radio over AC
coupled lines
Data (RJ 45) Provides data and control for VSAT operation
Parallel x 2 (RJ 45) Serial interconnection of multiple controllers
Headset (RJ 12) As front panel with addition of PTT input
Tape (3.5 mm jack) -10 dBm into 600 ohm
Footswitch (3.5 mm jack) External PTT input
VFP (2.5 mm jack) RS232 serial port for configuration
via computer
For more information, please contact
Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems
Northfields, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8UE, United Kingdom
Olaf Helsets vei 6, PO BOX 150 Oppsal, 0619 Oslo, Norway