PAE T6M Controller

For control of ATC radios

The PAE T6M Controller provides a DC When multiple PAE T6M Controllers
connected remote operating position are connected to the T6M base Features
for PAE base stations, or discrete radios. station, an intercom function allows
communication between controllers. Remote control of PAE radios
The T6M Controller can be sited up to
Compact unit
1 km from the controlled equipment. The T6M Controller operates from both
Transmissions are made using a AC and DC supplies. When both AC and Simple to operate
microphone with integral PTT switch, DC input supplies are connected, the AC or DC power supply
plugged into the front panel. Reception controller continues to operate using Intercom between parallel
is monitored through the internal the DC supply in the event of a mains controllers
loudspeaker, or via the headset port. supply failure.
Audio connections to the radio site are
made using 600 ohm balanced lines.
PTT signalling is achieved either by
phantom earth on the transmit audio
line, or by a separate PTT line. A tape
recorder output is available from the
controller.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS INCOMING CIRCUITS
The controller operates from either an AC or DC supply. When both supplies Sensitivity Adjustable from 0 dbm to -30 dBm.
are connected the DC acts as a backup in the event of an AC supply failure Incorporates AGC and mute circuits for
automatic compensation of line loss
Power
AC 95 to 128 V or 195 to 225 V, Output Loudspeaker 1 watt headset for
40 to 60 Hz single phase 200/600 ohm impedance
DC 15 to 32 V, negative ground
Maximum current 100 mA OUTGOING CIRCUITS
Dimensions: Audio level -13 dBm or 0 dBm selectable
Height 112 mm
AGC 30 dB dynamic range on microphone input
Width 220 mm
Depth 165 mm Frequency response 300 to 3400 Hz, +1/-3 dB ref 1000 Hz.
Output level falls by at least 12 dB/octave
Weight 2 kg
above 3400 Hz

CONTROLLER INTERFACE
Optional connections to an external tape recorder
2-wire 600 ohm balanced line pairs plus ground
Tape recorder Transmit/receive single-ended audio
4-wire 600 ohm balanced line pairs plus ground connection at a maximum level of
Maximum loop resistance 1500 ohms 6 V peak-to-peak
Tx keying method Phantom keying via line transformer
centre-tap
Alternative keying method External PTT (0 V discrete signal)

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
sales@parkairsystems.com
www.northropgrumman.com/international
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Northrop Grumman reserves the right to amend the
specifications in the light of continuing development
37/2010