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Simulcast (CTCSS/Data Clock) [1204-14]

The Simulcast CTCSS/Data Sync/Data Clock Option Card provides CTCSS, data clock, and alarm outputs through relays for the SecureSync platform through one DB-9 and one RJ-12 connector. The maximum number of cards installed is six (6).

    1. Connector: DB-9
      • Outputs:
        • (3) RS-485 Outputs (Data Clocks, CTCSS frequencies, 1PPS)
        • (1) Alarm
      • Voltage:
        • Alarms: GND normally, high impedance when Alarm
    2. Connector: RJ-12
      • Outputs:
        • (1) RS-485 Outputs (Data Clocks, CTCSS frequencies, 1PPS)
        • (2) Alarm
      • Voltage:
        • Alarms: 5V pulled up through 10 kΩ normally, GND when Alarm
  • Note: By factory default, all CTCSS outputs are DISABLED.

Model 1204-14 option card rear plate

Pin Assignment: DB-9 Connector

Outputs: Alarm0, CTC0 Out, CTC1 Out, CTC2 Out (with only one Simulcast option card installed)

Note: Alarm Output 0 through Alarm Output 3 are reserved by SecureSync. In the Web UI, numbering for alarm outputs for this option card will begin at Alarm 4, which is available on the DB-9 output, while Alarms 5 and 6 are assigned to the RJ-12 connector.

DB-9 connector pin-out

DB-9 pin-out

PIN NOTES SIGNAL 819x Mapping 819x Option17 Mapping
1 RS-485 + Terminal Output 0+ +9.6 kHz +CTCSS #1
2 RS-485 + Terminal Output 1+ +18 kHz +18 kHz
3 RS-485 + Terminal Output 2+ +1 PPS +CTCSS #2
4 Ground = Normal
OPEN = ALARM
Major Alarm Major Alarm Major Alarm
5 Cable Shield Ground Ground Ground
6 RS-485 – Terminal Output 0 – –9.6 kHz – CTCSS #1
7 RS-485 – Terminal Output 1 – –18 kHz – 18 kHz
8 RS-485 – Terminal Output 2 – –1PPS – CTCSS #2
9 Cable Shield GROUND GROUND GROUND

Pin Assignment: RJ-12 Connector

Outputs: Alarm1, Alarm2, CTC3 Out, (with only one Simulcast option card installed)

Note: Alarm Output 0 through Alarm Output 3 are reserved by SecureSync. In the Web UI, numbering for alarm outputs for this option card will begin at Alarm 4, which is available on the DB-9 output, while Alarms 5 and 6 are assigned to the RJ-12 connector.

RJ-12 connector pin-out

RJ-12 pin assignments

PIN NOTES SIGNAL 938x SP360 Mapping
1 Cable Shield GROUND GROUND
2 5V = NORMAL
GROUND = ALARM
MAJOR ALARM RELAY MAJOR ALARM RELAY
3 RS-485 + Terminal Output 3+ + 1PPS
4 RS-485 - Terminal Output 3- - 1PPS
5 5V = NORMAL
GROUND = ALARM
MINOR ALARM RELAY MINOR ALARM RELAY
6 Cable Shield GROUND GROUND

CTCSS and Alarm Outputs: Viewing Signal States

To quickly view the current signal state of the 1204-14 Simulcast outputs, in the Web UI navigate to the option card’s Status Summary panel. For instructions, see: Viewing an Input/Output Signal State.

All outputs are listed, displaying their current output states. For a listing of the states, see CTCSS Outputs: Edit Window, and Alarm Outputs: Edit Window.

 

To view the settings of one of the Alarm Outputs or CTCSS Outputs, go to its Status window. For instructions, see: Viewing Input/Output Configuration Settings.

The Web UI list entry for this card is named: Simulcast.

Note: Alarm Output 0 through Alarm Output 3 are reserved by SecureSync. Numbering for alarm outputs from the option card will begin at Alarm 4, which is available on the DB-9 output, while Alarms 5 and 6 are assigned to the RJ-12 connector.

Simulcast Alarm Output Status window

CTCSS Outputs: Edit Window

To configure a CTCSS output, go to its Edit window. For instructions, see: Configuring Option Card Inputs/Outputs.

The Web UI list entry for this card is named: Simulcast.

The Edit window allows the configuration of the following settings:

  • Signal Type: Allows selection of the desired signal type. Available options include:
    • Disabled
    • CTCSS 1/3 Tones
    • CTCSS 1/10 Tones
    • Data Clocks
    • 1PPS
  • Signal Output:
  • Offset: Value in nanoseconds that can be used to adjust for cable delays or latencies.
  • Signature Control: Controls when the output will be present. For more information, see Signature Control.

819x Option 17 Mapping

To replicate settings used in Series 819x devices, use the following information to configure option card no. 1204-14 for compatible CTCSS operation:

  • DB-9 Output Index 0: Set to desired CTCSS 1/10 or CTCSS 1/3 tone
  • DB-9 Output Index 1: Set to 18 kHz Data Clock
  • DB-9 Output Index 2: Set to desired CTCSS 1/10 or CTCSS 1/3 tone.

Alarm Outputs: Edit Window

To configure one of the ALARM Outputs, go to its Edit window. For instructions, see: Configuring Option Card Inputs/Outputs.

The Web UI list entry for this card is named: Simulcast.

Note: Alarm Output 0 through Alarm Output 3 are reserved by SecureSync. Numbering for alarm outputs from the option card will begin at Alarm 4, which is available on the DB-9 output, while Alarms 5 and 6 are assigned to the RJ-12 connector.

Note: You can configure the alarm type (None, Minor, or Major) for both the DB-9 and RJ-12 connectors. For additional information on alarm types, see Minor and Major Alarms.

The Edit window allows the configuration of the following settings:

  • Alarm Type:
    • None—Will not output for an alarm
    • Minor—Will output on a minor alarm
    • Major—Will output on a major alarm.

CTCSS Encoding Tables, Signal Data

CTCSS exact (1/3 Hz) tones

Code Tone Freq. Code Tone Freq. Code Tone Freq.
    1A 103.666 6A 173.666
    1B 107.333 6B 180.000
XZ 67.000 2Z 111.000 7Z 186.333
WZ 69.333 2A 115.000 7A 193.000
XA 72.000 2B 119.000 M1 203.666
WA 74.333 3Z 123.000 8Z 206.666
XB 77.000 3A 127.333 M2 210.666
WB 79.666 3B 132.000 M3 218.333
YZ 82.666 4Z 136.666 M4 225.666
YA 85.333 4A 141.333 9Z 229.000
YB 88.666 4B 146.333 M5 233.666
ZZ 91.666 5Z 151.333 M6 242.000
ZA 95.000 5A 156.666 M7 250.333
ZB 97.333 5B 162.333 0Z 254.000
1Z 100.000 6Z 168.000    

CTCSS exact (1/10 Hz) tones

Code Tone Freq. Code Tone Freq. Code Tone Freq.
XZ 67.0 1B 107.2 6A 173.8
WZ 69.3 2Z 110.9 6B 179.9
XA 71.9 2A 114.8 7Z 186.2
WA 74.4 2B 118.8 7A 192.8
XB 77.0 3Z 123.0 M1 203.5
WB 79.7 3A 127.3 8Z 206.5
YZ 82.5 3B 131.8 M2 210.7
YA 85.4 4Z 136.5 M3 218.1
YB 88.5 4A 141.3 M4 225.7
ZZ 91.5 4B 146.2 9Z 229.1
ZA 94.8 5Z 151.4 M5 233.6
ZB 97.4 5A 156.7 M6 241.8
1Z 100.0 5B 162.2 M7 250.3
1A 103.5 6Z 167.9 0Z 254.1

Data Clock Signals

Output Duty Cycle
9.6 kHz, 18.0 kHz, 64.0 kHz 50% ±2%
17 2/3 Hz 888 µs pulse width
26 2/3 Hz 25% low, 75% high
33 1/3 Hz 208 µs pulse width

1PPS Duty Cycle

Output Duty Cycle
1PPS 20% ±5%