Utb200 Tuning Ver1

UTB-200 Tuning Guide
TX
Tuning Guide
UTB-200
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Table of Contents
Page
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Basic Description of the Transmitter Electronics...................................................................3
1.1.1. Digital Part................................................................................................................6
1.1.2. Analog Part...............................................................................................................6
1.1.3. Power Supply / Filter Part .........................................................................................6
1.2. Receiver Electronics.............................................................................................................6
2. TXB-100 Filter Concept ...... ........................................................................................................7
3. Opto TX Setup..............................................................................................................................8
3.1. One (1) Opto TX Output .......................................................................................................8
3.2. Two (2) Opto TX Output .......................................................................................................8
4. Installation Configurations ....................................................................................................... 9
5. Tuning ........................................................................................................................................11
5.1. Recommended Tools .........................................................................................................11
5.2. Preparation.........................................................................................................................11
5.3. Power On Adjustments.......................................................................................................13
6. Appendix ....................................................................................................................................14
6.1. Compressed Overview .......................................................................................................14
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1.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
This manual describes the UTB-200 (Universal Transmitter Board) as well as the setup and
tuning procedures needed to put the TXB-100 and RXB-100 electronics into operation. For
details on the receiver board, see the RX (RXB-100) Tuning Guide.
1.1. Basic Description of the Transmitter Electronics

Each transmitter electronic is able to feed one INOMATIC antenna with a swept HF signal of
8.2 MHz. In order to avoid disturbances between the emitted HF signals, synchronization with other
transmitters must be guaranteed.
The standard version of the UTB-200 board allows the 82 Hz sinusoidal modulated 8.2 MHz HF
carrier signal to be:
generated locally (oscillator circuit for master applications), or alternatively.

to be regenerated from an optically received swept HF signal of another TX (opto
receiver for slave applications).
The bi-opto version of the UTB-200 additionally allows the onboard generated (master) or
received-and-then-regenerated- (slave)-swept HF-signal to be converted and optically transmitted in
order to synchronize additional transmitters.
The two opto transmitters used in the bi-opto version allow:
a master transmitter to synchronize two other optically slaved (and possibly repeating)
transmitters.
an optically slaved transmitter to be used as repeater to synchronize two other optically

slaved transmitters.
By using 3 bi-opto transmitter boards (TX) (one used as synchronization master and two as
synchronization repeaters) and 4 standard TX (as synchronization slaves), clusters of up to 7 TX may
be synchronized. This way up to 7 checkout or 14 exit-gates (in a row) may be configured without
need of a master rack.
Since the optically transmitted synchronization signal may be repeated only once, a master rack still
has to be used if more than seven transmitters have to be synchronized.
A block diagram and layout of the UTB-200 board are shown on the next 2 pages. The board
consists of a digital part, an analog part and a power supply / filter part.
The standard version of the UTB-200 is fully equipped with the exception of the two optional opto
transmitters. It can be used as a master-TX for small installations (single or dual gates equipped with
one TX only) or as slave-TX for all larger applications.
The bi-opto version of the UTB-200 board is almost identical to the standard version. The only
difference is that the two opto transmitters (IR-LED's) are already mounted. The bi-opto TX board can
be used as a Master-TX in medium installations (2 to 7 TX) or as synchronization signal repeating
Slave-TX for medium to very large installations.
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INTRODUCTION
Antenna
Matching Circuit
Wire/ Opto
Receiver
Current Limiter (TEMP)

X4
200 Ohm
J2 and J3
Wire/ Opto
Sync Circuit
Input
Digital
Power
Amplifier
Master
Demod.
Opto
Transmitter
X3
Deact.
Sync
Output
J11
J4
Opto
Transmitter
Opto
Output
TX2
VCO
82 Hz
+/- 3 Hz
8.2 MHz
Opto
Output
TX1
+
TX Board Block Diagram
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INTRODUCTION
ANT GND ANT
TXB-100
P4
P5
IN GND IN
R147
J5
LVL
P7
GND
Antenna (X4)
J7
P10 P12
J10
TEMP
P3
R168
FREQ
R161
DEV GND
P8
P6
J4
GND
Modulation
Frequency
Deviation
Frequency
MASTER
IN
OUT IN
Power (X1)
(+ +)
(-
+ IN
- IN
-)
Input Connector
(22 VDC/18 VAC)
Power (X2)
(+ +)
+ OUT
(-
-)
J9
Opto TX = HFBR-1404 P14
X3 Opto
TX 1
J8
1
2
J11
P13
P1
J1
J2
1
Opto
RX
SLAVE
1
Opto
TX 2
Power
Supply
Filter
Part
X4
J3
P9
P2
J6
P11 P15
Amplitude
READY
Analog Part
Digital Part
Antenna
Connector
- OUT
Power
Output Con.
TX Layout
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INTRODUCTION
1.1.1. Digital Part
In master operation, the 82 Hz sinusoidal sweep is fed to the voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The
VCO generates the swept and digitalized 8.2 MHz signal. This frequency modulated signal is digitally
amplified (FET power amplifier), filtered to get a clean analog output signal and finally radiated by the
antenna. lf the current exceeds the allowed limit (short circuits, wrong antenna etc.) the power
amplifier will shut slowly down, because it is temperature controlled. This action is indicated by a red
LED (overloaded = OFF).
In slave operation, the swept HF signal is optically received, converted and regenerated. It can then
be used to directly feed the power amplifier.
A set of jumpers (J3) is used to switch between master and slave operation. Jumper J4 is
used to select the desired sweep frequency.
lf the board is equipped with two opto transmitters (bi-opto TX board), the swept HF signal will be
automatically output (see section 4). This allows the synchronization of two additional transmitters.
1.1.2. Analog Part

Different antenna types can to be connected to the relevant output circuit (connector X4).
The TX-mounted matching circuits and harmonic suppression filters are optimized for use with
200 Ohm antennas.
The TXB-100 is not designed to drive other types of antennas. All equipment and
system guarantees will be lost and all field support will be charged if other types of
antennas are used without written approval of INOMATIC .
1.1.3. Power Supply / Filter Part

The TXB-100 can be powered (connector X1 / IN) by DC as well as AC power supplies.
The integrated power line filters:
suppress noise between the electronics and the power line and
suppress conducted noise on the power line itself.
The filtered power is available at connector X2 / OUT and can be used to feed other equipment
(TX, RX). For additional information, see section 2, UTB-200 Filt er Concept.
1.2. Receiver Electronics

For detailed information on the receiver, see RX (URB-100) Tuning Guide.
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2.
FILTER CONCEPT
UTB-200 Filter Concept
False alarms due to conducted noise on the power lines can be avoided if the power lines are filtered
every 4 to 6 meters.
If TXB- 100s are used, this is done automatically and the power line between the transmitters is
not longer than 6 (8.2 MHz) meters. lf the length of the power cable between the transmitters is longer
than 4 to 6 meters, additional filter boards have to be used (see figure below).
INOMATIC RX boards use the same kind of filter. Due to the limited space available, however, the
RX filter only protects the receiver electronics itself, it doesn't contribute to the filtering of the power
line.
Filter
add.
Filter
X1
OUT
IN
X2
TX
RX
F
Power
Supply
AC or
DC
18 VAC or
22 VDC
1.5 -
4m
5m
Unfiltered Length
230/110
VAC
F
TX
Represents additional Filter

TX Filter Concept
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3.
OPTO TX SETUP
Opto TX Setup
On the UTB-200 are two (2) Optional Opto Output Sockets. It is possible connect one or two Opto
TX-Modules on the board. If only one Opto TX-Module is needed, it must be in socket OUT1.
To configure the Opto TX Output(s) see figures below.
3.1. One (1) Opto TX Output
J10
J7
P10 P1
Insert the module into socket OUT1 and fix it with a Tie-Rap.
J11 must be IN
+ 12V
J11 must
be IN, if
only
Opto TX1
is used
MASTER
IN
OUT IN
Power (X1)
(+ +)
(-
+ IN
- IN
Power (X2)
(+ +)
-)
(-
+ OUT
J11
J9
-)
- OUT
J11
IN
Opto
TX 2
J11
Opto
TX 2
J8
X3 Opto
TX 1
SLAVE
1
P1
J1
1
J2
Opto
RX
Master/
Slave
P13
Opto
TX 1
X4
J3
P9
P2
J6
P11 P15
Layout One Opto TX Output
Circuit One Opto TX Output
3.2. Two (2) Opto TX Output
J10
J7
P10 P1
Insert the modules into socket OUT1 and socket OUT2 and fix it with a Tie-Rap.
J10 must be OUT
+ 12V
MASTER
IN
Power (X1)
(+ +)
(-
+ IN
- IN
-)
Power (X2)
(+ +)
+ OUT
(-
-)
- OUT
J11
J11
OUT
Opto
TX 2
J11
OUT
J11
Opto
TX 2
J9
J8
3
X3 Opto
TX 1
OUT IN
P1
J1
1
J2
1
Opto
RX
SLAVE
1
P13
Opto
TX 1
X4
J3
P9
P2
J6
P11 P15
Layout One Opto TX Output
Circuit One Opto TX Output
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4.
INSTALLATION
Installation Configurations
Since the UTB-200 can be used as a synchronization master, repeater or slave, installations can
be flexibly configured.
Basically there exists only one rule that has to be considered:
The optically transmitted synchronization signal may be repeated only once; therefore no
synchronization repeater should ever feed another repeater.
A basic configuration following this rule is shown below. The TX board of level 1 (bi-opto version,
configured as master) feeds the synchronization signal to the two TX boards of level 2 (bi-opto
version, configured as slave).
Level 1
Master
Rack
TX
IN
OUT
Opto OUT
Level 2
TX Board(s)
TX
TX
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
used as
Repeater (Slave
Setting)
Level 3
TX Board(s)
used as
Opto
IN
Opto OUT
Opto
IN
TX
TX
IN
IN
TX
IN
TX
IN
Slave (Setting)
Opto
IN
Opto
IN
Opto
IN
Opto
IN
TX Opto Cabling Hierarchy

(Only one (1) repeater level allowed)
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INSTALLATION
These two boards, acting as synchronization repeaters, in turn each feed their optically transmitted
signal to two following TX boards of level 3 (standard version, configured as slave). This way, a
synchronization cluster of 7 transmitters has been created without use of a master rack.
lf a system consists of more than seven transmitters, a master rack has to be used as a
synchronization source. The optical signal of a master rack may be repeated once if necessary as
well.
A possible configuration using a master rack and TXB-100 is shown below.
Level 1
Master Rack
Master
Rack
Opto OUT
Opto OUT
Level 2
TX Board(s)
used as
Repeater
(Slave Setting)
Level 3
TX Board(s)
used as
Slave
B1
TX
IN
TX
Opto
IN
TX
IN
TX
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
Opto
IN
TX
IN
B2
TX
IN
OUT
Opto OUT
Opto
IN
TX
TX
IN
IN
TX
IN
OUT
Opto
IN
TX
IN
TX
IN
(Slave Setting)
Opto
IN
Opto
IN
Opto
IN
Opto
IN
Opto
IN
Shop A
Opto
IN
Opto
IN
Shop B
TX Opto Cabling from Master Rack
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5.
TUNING
Tuning
Step-by-step instructions for tuning the UTB-200 board follow. For the receiver see RX
(URB-100) Tuning Guide.
5.1. Recommended Tools

The following instruments are recommended for tuning:
battery powered oscilloscope (two channels, cursor readout function recommended).

10: 1 oscilloscope probe.
Multimeter.
5.2. Preparation
Power OFF the TX board (remove PWR connector at socket X1).

Ensure that the antenna is connected to the correct socket (X4) on the TX board (see
drawing below).
Antenna
Connector
X4
ANT GND ANT
TXB-100
P4
TEMP
READY
P6
R147
J5
LVL
P7
GND
Antenna (X4)
P5
IN GND IN
Amplitude
TX Layout
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TUNING
Turn the amplitude potentiometer R147 (LVL to almost (7/8) full power (clockwise).
Check the default setting of jumper J1 to J4 (see following two tables).
J7
TEMP
P3
R168
FREQ
R161
DEV
P8 GND
J4
P10 P12
Modulation
Frequency
J4
Deviation
MASTER
3
Frequency
J11
Opto
TX 2
P14
J9
J8
SLAVE
1
X3 Opto
TX 1
Master
Slave
J3
P13
P1
J1
1
Opto
RX
J2
X4
P9
J3
P2
J6
J10
P11 P15
TX Layout
GND
P6
READY
R147
J5
LVL
OUT IN
TX Layout
Jumper Settings
1
Function
Slave IN End (Default)

*Wire
Wire Slave OUT (Thru)
J1
1
*Wire Slave IN
J2
(Default)
Opto Slave IN
Master (Default)
* TX
TX Slave
J3
Master / Slave Jumper Settings
J4
82 Hz, Modulation Frequency (Default)

*85
Hz, Modulation Frequency
79 Hz, Modulation Frequency
Sweep Frequency
* Factory default setting
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POWER ON
5.3. Power On Adjustments
Power ON the TX board (insert PWR connector at socket X1).

Check the red Temp-Limit LED (H102) is ON: Operation OK.
lf the LED is going OFF and ON:
reduce the emitted power with the amplitude potentiometer R147.

exchange TX board.
check antenna, matching board for short circuit and so on.
As an option, check the emitted signal at both of the corresponding test points located to
the left and right of the antenna connector (P4 / GND and P5 / GND; see figure below). The
signal shapes may be varying. A signal breakdown or variation of more than 20% of
average the value indicates a faulty transmitter or antenna.
Remark: The signal on P4 and P5 is usually not identical.
ANT GND ANT
P4
TXB-100
IN GND IN
Amplitude
LVL
TEMP
P6
READY
R147
J5
LVL
P7
GND
Antenna (X4)
P5
Test Points
P4/GND,
P5/GND
TempLimit
TX Layout
Hints:
Proceed with the RX board according to the instructions in the RX (URB-100) Tuning
Guide.
lf the HF power received at the RX is too high:
insert the Narrow jumper on the RX board.

reduce the TX power.
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Power (X1)
IN
SLAVE
(+ +)
(-
+ IN
- IN
-)
(+ +)
+ OUT
(-
Power (X2)
- OUT
-)
Version 1
IN
+ + - -
OUT
+ + - -
X2
Filter Layout
Input Voltage
18-20 VAC or 20-24 VDC
X1
Filter
J11
J4
GND
TEMP
READY
P6
R147
Amplitude
LVL
J5
P7
Slave
OUT
Slave
IN
X3
End/
Thru
max. 100mW
Input Signal
1
2
3
4
3
2
1
P4
J11
J5,6,7
8,9,10
J4
J3
J2
J1
X4
Example 2
1
2
3
4
X4
Example 1
1
2
3
4
Opto TX 1 only (Default)

Opto TX 1 + TX 2
+ 24 , + 12, + 5 Volt (Default)

Factory use only
1.5 F
5m
Unfiltered Length
Represents additional Filter
4m
18 VAC or
20 VDC
RX
Installation Example (Filter)
230/110
VAC
Power
Supply
AC or DC
+ Filter
TX
TX
82 Hz, Modulation Frequency (Default)

TX Master (Default)
TX Slave
Wire Slave IN (Default)

Opto Slave IN
Wire Slave IN End (Default)

Wire Slave OUT (Thru)
Function
Jumper Table
Caution: Deviation must be between

7.5 and 8.9 MHz or less
Jumper Settings
Master Output Signal
ANT GND ANT
Wire / Opto Slaving
J1
J2
P5
IN GND IN
TXB-100
GND
Slave IN/OUT Signal
Deviation Frequency Modulation

Frequency
P3
R168
FREQ
R161
DEV GND
P8
J7
P10 P12
J10
J11 must
be IN, if
only
Opto TX 1
is used
J6
Opto TX Circuit
Opto
TX 2
X4
P2
P9
+ 12V
Filter
Opto
TX 1
J7
MASTER
Additional
Filter
J11
P13
P1
J1
J2
Opto
TX 2
J9
J8
OUT IN
X3 Opto
TX 1
Opto
RX
J3
TX Layout
P11 P15
UTB-200
6.
Antenna (X4)
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APPENDIX
6.1. Compressed Overview
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1.1. Basic Description of the Transmitter Electronics

generated locally (oscillator circuit for master applications), or alternatively.

an optically slaved transmitter to be used as repeater to synchronize two other optically

UTB-200 Tuning Guide

Current Limiter (TEMP)

UTB-200 Tuning Guide

UTB-200 Tuning Guide

1.1.1. Digital Part

1.1.2. Analog Part

1.1.3. Power Supply / Filter Part

1.2. Receiver Electronics

UTB-200 Tuning Guide

UTB-200 Filter Concept

Represents additional Filter

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3.1. One (1) Opto TX Output

Opto TX = HFBR-1404 P14

Layout One Opto TX Output

Circuit One Opto TX Output

3.2. Two (2) Opto TX Output

Opto TX = HFBR-1404 P14

Layout One Opto TX Output

Circuit One Opto TX Output

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TX Opto Cabling Hierarchy

UTB-200 Tuning Guide

TX Opto Cabling from Master Rack

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5.1. Recommended Tools

battery powered oscilloscope (two channels, cursor readout function recommended).

Power OFF the TX board (remove PWR connector at socket X1).

ANT GND ANT

UTB-200 Tuning Guide

Slave IN End (Default)

Master / Slave Jumper Settings

82 Hz, Modulation Frequency (Default)

* Factory default setting

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5.3. Power On Adjustments

Power ON the TX board (insert PWR connector at socket X1).

reduce the emitted power with the amplitude potentiometer R147.

insert the Narrow jumper on the RX board.

Opto TX 1 only (Default)

+ 24 , + 12, + 5 Volt (Default)

Installation Example (Filter)

82 Hz, Modulation Frequency (Default)

Wire Slave IN (Default)

Wire Slave IN End (Default)

Caution: Deviation must be between

Master Output Signal

ANT GND ANT

Wire / Opto Slaving

Slave IN/OUT Signal

Deviation Frequency Modulation

Opto TX = HFBR-1404 P14

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6.1. Compressed Overview

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