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CIM-1000K Manual
MODEL CIM-1000K
DUALFORMAT ANI
GE Star® AND MDC-1200® IDENTIFICATION ENCODER
For Revision "D" boards
Manual Number 05 40 1001
Rev 080819
© 2005 – 2008 Cimarron Technologies Corp., Escondido, CA, USA.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Cimarron
Technologies Corporation.
MODEL CIM-1000K ANI ENCODER
© 2005 - 2008 Cimarron Technologies Corporation
Cimarron Technologies Inc.
934 S. Andreasen Suite G
Escondido, CA 92029 USA
service@cimtechcorp.com
www.cimtechcorp.com
Cimarron Technologies Corporation is a licensee of the Motorola MDC-1200 Protocol technology.
MDC-1200® is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc.
GE Star® is a registered trademark of General Electric Corporation
Manual revision CIM-1000K 080819
C H A P T E R
Features and Capabilities _________________________ 6
What Is the CIM-1000K _____________________________________________________ 6
Capabilities _______________________________________________________________ 6
Specifications ______________________________________________________________ 8
Installation _____________________________________ 9
Installation in the x180 Series Radio ___________________________________________ 9
Configuring the Kenwood Radio _____________________________________________________ 9
Installation in the TK-2170/3170 Radios _______________________________________ 10
Configuring the Kenwood Radio ____________________________________________________ 11
Installation in the TK-5210 Radio ____________________________________________ 12
Jumper Information _______________________________________________________ 12
Jumper Definitions ________________________________________________________ 12
Jumper K Configuration ___________________________________________________ 13
Deviation Adjustment ______________________________________________________ 13
Programming __________________________________ 14
Navigating the Portable Programmer Display Screens ___________________________ 15
Programming Tree________________________________________________________________ 16
Home and the Primary Functions ____________________________________________________ 17
ID Type and Memory Functions _____________________________________________________ 18
Common Functions _______________________________________________________________ 20
Radio Interface Functions __________________________________________________________ 21
Transmit Mode __________________________________________________________________ 22
Emergency Functions _____________________________________________________________ 23
Man-Down Functions _____________________________________________________________ 24
Programming using the CIM-CABLE ________________________________________ 25
Group Menu Level _______________________________________________________________ 26
Programmable Parameter Definitions _________________________________________ 28
Signaling Type and ID Selection _____________________________________________ 28
Signaling Type Selection___________________________________________________________ 28
Secondary ANI ID's ______________________________________________________________ 28
GE Star® ________________________________________________________________ 28
GE Star® format type _____________________________________________________________ 28
GE Star® PTT ID, Emergency ID ___________________________________________________ 28
ANI Message ____________________________________________________________________ 28
Emergency Message ______________________________________________________________ 28
TOT Message ___________________________________________________________________ 28
Man-Down Message ______________________________________________________________ 29
Preamble Length _________________________________________________________________ 29
MDC-1200®______________________________________________________________ 29
MDC-1200® PTT ID, Emergency ID _________________________________________________ 29
Common_________________________________________________________________ 29
Location: _______________________________________________________________________ 29
PTT ANI repeat timer _____________________________________________________________ 30
Sidetone with PTT ANI ____________________________________________________________ 30
Un-key courtesy tone______________________________________________________________ 30
PTT Message Becomes Critical _____________________________________________________ 30
Preamble Fills Attack Delay ________________________________________________________ 30
Radio Interface ___________________________________________________________ 30
Attack Delay ____________________________________________________________________ 30
Time out timer ___________________________________________________________________ 30
Critical Channel Revert ____________________________________________________________ 30
Key Follows PTT ________________________________________________________________ 30
Multiple Function Output __________________________________________________________ 31
Transmit Control Output ________________________________________________________ 31
Critical Channel Revert _________________________________________________________ 31
Output Level ____________________________________________________________________ 31
PTT Input Active Level ____________________________________________________________ 31
Sleep Input ______________________________________________________________________ 31
Transmit Mode ___________________________________________________________ 31
Conventional ____________________________________________________________________ 31
Trunked ________________________________________________________________________ 31
Trunk Debounce _________________________________________________________________ 32
Trunk Key Time _________________________________________________________________ 32
Trunk Time Out __________________________________________________________________ 32
Trunk Channel Acquired Active Level ________________________________________________ 32
Emergency _______________________________________________________________ 32
Number of repeat emergency transmissions: ___________________________________________ 32
Repeat Delay: ___________________________________________________________________ 32
Activation Delay _________________________________________________________________ 32
Emergency TX warning tone: _______________________________________________________ 32
Active State _____________________________________________________________________ 32
Open Microphone Monitor on Emergency TX time ______________________________________ 33
Open Microphone Monitor on Emergency RX time ______________________________________ 33
Man-Down _______________________________________________________________ 33
Number of repeat Man-Down transmissions____________________________________________ 33
Repeat Delay ____________________________________________________________________ 33
Man-Down Warning Delay _________________________________________________________ 33
Man-Down Activation Delay _______________________________________________________ 33
Open Microphone Monitor on Man-Down TX time ______________________________________ 33
Open Microphone Monitor on Man-Down RX time______________________________________ 34
Operation _____________________________________ 35
ANI-ID __________________________________________________________________ 35
Time-out-timer ___________________________________________________________ 35
Status ___________________________________________________________________ 36
Canned Messages _________________________________________________________ 36
Dual ID Capability ________________________________________________________ 36
Technical Information __________________________ 37
GE Star® Format Selections_________________________________________________ 37
Format Definitions ________________________________________________________ 37
GE Star® Message Descriptions _____________________________________________ 37
MDC-1200® Message Type _________________________________________________ 38
Trunking Operation _______________________________________________________ 39
Systems where Trunk Key Time and Trunk Timeout are set to the same value (LTR): __________ 39
Emergency ___________________________________________________________________ 39
PTT ANI beginning send not "Key follows PTT" _____________________________________ 39
PTT ANI end send not "Key follows PTT" __________________________________________ 40
PTT ANI beginning send with "Key follows PTT" ____________________________________ 40
PTT ANI end send with "Key follows PTT" _________________________________________ 40
Systems where Trunk Key Time and Trunk Timeout are not set to the same value (MPT and others):
_______________________________________________________________________________ 40
Schematic ________________________________________________________________ 43
Parts List ________________________________________________________________ 44
Troubleshooting ________________________________ 45
Installation Hints __________________________________________________________ 45
Isolating System Problems __________________________________________________ 45
Equipment Problems ______________________________________________________ 45
Radio Keys and Stays Keyed _______________________________________________________ 45
Radio Keys up but stays Keyed only for Duration of ANI _________________________________ 45
ANI goes out at "End" Regardless of Programming ______________________________________ 45
ID Decoded is not the same as Programmed ____________________________________________ 46
Product Support ________________________________ 47
Features and Capabilities
C H A P T E R 1
What Is the CIM-1000K
The Cimarron Technologies' Model CIM-1000K, ANI/Emergency ID Encoder is a
dual format encoder. It can be programmed to operate in GE Star® or MDC1200® modes. The unit provides Automatic Numeric Identification (ANI) of a
specific radio transmitter each time the microphone press-to-talk (PTT) switch is
activated and is capable of transmitting other data messages as well.
Typically the unit is programmed to encode "Stuck-Microphone", "Emergency", and
"Man-Down" messages but can be preprogrammed for any valid special message.
The Model CIM-1000K can also be used as a monitoring or alarm transmission
module by programming status and "canned" messages and interpreting them as
sensor inputs at the decoding site.
The CIM-1000K is available with either the 26 pin or the 20 pin mating connector.
Order either CIM-1000K-26 or CIM-1000K-20 as required.
Identify every transmission source
Reduce nuisance and obscene transmissions
Emergency and Man-Down situations instantly identified
Microphone monitoring mode
Trunking compatible
Stuck microphone identification
Time-Out-Timer with alert tone
ANI identification at beginning, End or Both
Audible Man-Down alert
Dual ID capability
Flexible message coding allows special signaling capabilities
Programmable with a hand-held programmer wirelessly
Programmable by computer with a serial port adapter cable
Capable of zero attack delay. Fastest possible encode
Continuous data mode assists with system calibration
Able to be used as a status encoder for both MDC-1200® and GE Star®
Very low current consumption
Extended ID range MDC-1200® ID"s to DEEE and GE Star® to 16,383
Software controlled output adjustment – no more potentiometer to fail.
Sine wave output provides cleaner system functioning and compliance
In order to realize these capabilities the CIM-1000K must be correctly installed
and programmed. Some features may require additional equipment not supplied.
The device is programmed via the Cimarron Technologies CIM-IRP handheld IR
programmer. Power must be applied to the CIM-1000K during programming.
Programming is easily accomplished in installed devices. The CIM-1000K can
also be programmed via the CIM-Cable and a computer running terminal
emulation software like Hyperterm or Procomm. Using the CIM-Cable, the
attached CIM-1000K is powered via the computer serial port.
ID Range
ID Locations
Sidetone
Burst Length
Preamble Length
Attack Delay
ANI Repeat Timer
Man-Down
Radio Interface
GE Star®
MDC-1200®
PSK (Phase Shift Key)
400 bps on 1600hz carrier
1200/1800 Hz
0001 to 16,383
0001-DEEE
ANI at Beginning, End or Both
PTT ANI, Emergency, Man-Down,
PTT ANI, Emergency. Programmable to
TOT. Programmable to any
any allowable MDC message bit pattern.
allowable GE Star® message.
3.3VPP Square wave audible tones.
Time Out Timer Notification Tone
Emergency and Man Down Warnings
Go-Ahead Tone
1.4 KHz
Courtesy Tone
280mS plus selected preamble
Fixed length 180mS
0 - 255 bits. (Each bit adds
2.5mS)
0 mS to 1000 mS programmable in 10 mS steps.
(Time since last PTT press. If less, don"t send ANI) Programmable 0 S (Send
every PTT); 0 to 255 S.
KEY – HiZ to Low. Open collector with 100 mA sink.
Microphone Mute – HiZ to Low. Open collector with 100 mA sink.
Tone Control – Many voltage levels possible via Jumpers.
Sidetone – See above
Data Out – Capacitively coupled.
Idle: >1 Megohm impedance.
Encode: adjustable 33 mV to 3,300 mV P/P in 1 dB steps
Aux Output – HiZ to Low. Open collector with 100 mA sink.
10K pull up to 3.3VDC, current limited with Max voltage 16VDC.
Logic: below 0.9v is 0, above 1.9 is 1.
PTT input is via on-chip analog to digital converter. Below 1.5V is 0, above is 1
The device is programmed via wireless IR technology using Cimarron
Technologies IR programming device. Programming can also be done via the
CIM-CABLE which connects to a computer running terminal emulation
software like Hyperterm.
Connector interfaces with accessory connector of radio. Available with 26 pin
connector or 20 pin connector.
3.3 to 3.6 VDC regulated or 4.0 to 16.5 VDC unregulated
Supply Current
5 mA constant.
Operating: -30oC to +60oC.
0% to 95% RH (non-condensing).
23.0mm x 27.0mm x 2.7mm
Installation in the x180 Series Radio
The x180 series radio uses the CIM-1000K-26 to interface with the 26 pin
connector of the radio. Install only jumpers G, R and H on the CIM-1000K board.
Remove any other jumpers. Locate the accessory connector as shown in the
below pictures.
The CIM-1000K can be programmed using wireless invisible IR technology while
installed in the radio (power must be applied to the radio) or it can be
programmed out of the radio using the three conductor programming cable CIMCable. To function in the x180 series radios, program the CIM-1000K with
defaults and then change Key-Follows-PTT to "YES". Then make other user
preference selections. If the radio will be in trunking mode, change the TX Mode
to "Trunk". Refer to chapter 3 "Programming" for more information.
TK-2180/TK-3180
Configuring the Kenwood Radio
Using the Kenwood KPG-89D software, select "Program" > "Read Data from the
Transceiver". The Read Data window appears. Click "Read". When reading is
completed, select "Edit" > "Extended Function". The Extended Function window
appears:
Select "ANI Board" from the external device pull-down menu. Then select LOK
(Continuous) for the OPT1 pull-down menu.
Now select "Edit > Optional Feature > Common-Page 3" and under PTT ID Type,
select "ANI Board"
Now select "Edit >Zone Information" and then highlight the channel and select
"Channel Edit". Locate PTT ID and set to "On". Repeat for every channel.
For emergency capability, go to "Edit > Key Assignment" and assign Emergency
to the desired key. Then go to "Edit > Emergency Information > Emergency ID"
and select "ANI Board"
Now select "Program > Write Data to Transceiver" and the CIM-1000K
compatible selections will be written to the radio.
Installation in the TK-2170/3170 Radios
The TK-2170/3170 radio uses the CIM-1000K-20 to interface with the 20 pin
connector of the radio. Install only jumpers F, X, L, A and R on the CIM-1000K
board. Remove any other jumpers. Locate the accessory connector as shown in
the below picture.
programmed out of the radio using the three conductor programming cable CIMCable. To function in the radio, program the CIM-1000K with defaults and then
change Key-Follows-PTT to "YES". Then make other user preference selections.
If the radio will be in trunking mode, change the TX Mode to "Trunk". Refer to
chapter 3 "Programming" for more information.
Using the Kenwood KPG-101D software, select "Program" > "Read Data from the
completed, select "Product Information" from the "Model" pulldown window. The
Product Information window appears:
Select "ANI Board" from the "Optional Board" dropdown list.
Then, on the Zone Information window, select each channel which ANI is
desired, then select channel edit and turn on "PTT ID".
If emergency functions are desired, select "Emergency Information" from the Edit
pulldown menu. In the Emergency Information window, locate the Emergency ID
section and select "Option board" from the Emergency ID pulldown list. Assign a
button to the emergency function.
Write the new information to the radio.
Installation in the TK-5210 Radio
For the TK-5210 radio, use the CIM-1000K-26 and install only jumpers E, H and
R. Remove any other jumpers. Program the CIM-1000K with defaults and then
In the radio programming software, Select "Extended Function". Set "Optional
Board" to ANI BOARD; Select "Key Assignment". Set "Orange Key" to
EMERGENCY; Select "Personal", select "System", select "Personality" and set
PTT ID to "ON" for desired personalities.
For the TK-5710 radio, Install only jumpers E, H and R. Remove any other
jumpers. Program the CIM-1000K with defaults and then change Key-FollowsPTT to "YES" and adjust TxLevel to 28 dB. Then make other user preference
selections. In the radio programming software, Select "Extended Function". Set
"Optional Board" to ANI BOARD and set OPT1 to "TOR"; Select, "Personal",
select "Personal Features", "Emergency", "Emergency ID" and set to "ANI
Board". Select "Key Assignment" and Set the desired button to EMERGENCY;
Select "Personal", select "Personality", "Analog" and set PTT ID to "ON" for
desired personalities.
Jumper Information
The CIM-1000K is supplied with jumper E and H installed. To install other
jumpers, use a fine tip soldering iron and create a solder bridge. To remove a
jumper, use the fine tip soldering iron and solder wick to wipe the jumper off.
Currently the x180 series radios require that jumper G, R and jumper H be
installed. All others must be removed. The 2170/3170 series radios require
jumpers F, X, L, A and R.
Jumper Definitions
Supplies A+ voltage to Tone Control circuit.
Tone Control NPN open collector output. Additionally, install jumper A or V to obtain a 1Kohm
pull up resistor. Tone Control output will be pulled up to A+ or 3.3vdc depending on jumpers
A and V.
Tone Control PNP voltage output enable. Must also install jumper A or V to select between A+
or 3.3 VDC output.
Tone Control direct output. Install jumper G if radio requires a simple 0 to 3.3v logic swing.
CIM-1000K supply voltage select.
Install jumper J if CIM-1000K is to be supplied by regulated 3.3vdc.
Remove jumper J if CIM-1000K is to be supplied by un-regulated +3.6vdc or greater.
PTT/KEY jumper. Install to connect PTT and Key lines.
Connects the Home Channel Revert line to the radio to permit The radio to change to an
Emergency channel.
Supplies 3.3v to Tone Control Circuit.
Applies a 100K pull-down resistor to the Tone Control Output line
Selects radio 7.5 VDC as the board A+
Selects radio 5 VDC as the board A+
Jumper K Configuration
Of all of the jumpers on the CIM-1000K, this jumper will cause the most
confusion. Jumper K connects the PTT and KEY lines together. Current x180
and x170 series radios require that jumper K be removed.
Deviation Adjustment
The CIM-1000K deviation is adjusted by a software selection. Under the "Radio
Interface" programming function, locate the "Output Level" screen. The value
can be programmed between 1 and 255. A value of 1 provides an output of
0.033 VPP and a value of 41 provides an output of 3.3 VPP. Values greater than
41 provide no additional output. To facilitate level setting, The device can be
programmed to continuously send data when the PTT switch is depressed and
held. Modify the value of Output Level until data deviation is just below voice
deviation. It is most appropriate to start at a deviation that is much lower than
voice and then adjust up until the correct point is reached. This method ensures
that the radio limiter circuitry is not affecting the CIM-1000K generated data.
Many functions and features of the CIM-1000K are user programmable.
In addition to signaling type, ID and radio interface parameters, the
device can be optimized for the application"s particular needs. The CIM1000K is programmed with the Cimarron Technologies hand-held
portable programmer which uses invisible IR communications technology
so the programming is accomplished without actually connecting to the
programmer. Power, however, must be applied to the CIM-1000K during
programming. This allows the CIM-1000K to be programmed even when
it is installed in the host radio.
In addition to wireless IR connectivity, the handheld programmer can be
connected to the CIM-1000K with the use of a three-wire programming
cable. This cable also provides power to the CIM-1000K and is very
useful for pre-programming multiple boards prior to radio installation.
Connections are made from the RJ-11 connector on the programmer to
the three programming feed-throughs on the CIM-1000K.
The programmer can be attached to a computer to facilitate the
programming of multiple boards. When connected to the serial port of a
computer, the computer keyboard is used instead of the programmer
keypad. See page 25 for more information.
Navigating the Portable Programmer Display Screens
The portable programmer leads the user through parameter selections
by using menu screens which are described in this section. The Top row
of keys on the programmer are soft keys and are defined by the bottom
row of the display. Some entries are made using the soft keys for
selection while other entries will be made directly using the keypad that
is labeled 0 through F.
Menu screens allow movement through the programming tree by
assigning navigation actions to the soft keys located on the top row of
the keypad. The table below explains the actions.
Navigation Actions
Moves you to the left
Moves you up
Moves you down
Moves you to the Home menu
Changes the value of the parameter
Moves you to the right
Once the user preferences are entered, they may be stored in one of
sixteen memory locations for later reference. In this manner, a radio
shop could store different user personalities for rapid retrieval. Then,
only the ID would need to be entered to program additional boards for
the same radio system.
Programming Tree
Home and the Primary Functions
The programmer powers up displaying the Home screen which allows
the user to select memory functions (load from memory or store to
memory); read or program a board; or move on to selecting desired
parameters with CONFIG. Primary functions are ID Type, Common,
Radio Interface, Transmit Mode, Emergency and Man Down. When
"READ" is selected, line two of the display flashes "READING" while the
device is being read. When reading is completed, you are moved to the
ID TYPE screen. When "PROG" is selected, line two of the display
flashes "PROGRAMMING" while the device is being programmed.
When programming is completed, you are moved to the ID TYPE screen.
If reading or programming fails, line two will flash "FAILED" and wait for
the user to try again.
The "ID TYPE" screen above shows that GE-STAR is the currently
selected format type. From this screen, pressing BACK moves you to
the left, back to the HOME screen. Pressing NEXT moves you down to
the COMMON screen. Pressing PREV on any of the screens moves you
up to the previous screen in the group. Note that the TRANSMIT MODE
screen shows that the current selection is "Conventional". Pressing the
CHG button opens selections pertinent to Trunking mode. The
"DECODE FEATURES" screen is only applicable to the CIM-2000 and is
ignored by the CIM-1000.
ID Type and Memory Functions
From the default Home screen, the user may select MEM or CONFIG or
be moved to ID TYPE after successfully reading or programming a target
device. When the ID Type is selected, the user will be moved to the
selected primary ID entry screen. The current ID is displayed. From
there, the ID can be changed by pressing the PRI ANI button and
entering the new ID. Once the PRI ANI button is pressed, the existing ID
flashes and is replaced by the new button presses. Flashing stops when
the ID is entered and the ID button is again pressed. By default, the
primary ID, secondary ID and emergency ID are linked and will all
change with the changing of the primary ID. To make the secondary ID
and emergency ID different, you must navigate to the related screen and
change it directly. To facilitate rapidly programming multiple boards,
pressing the "PROGRAM" key on the keypad from the PRI ANI screen
will program a board, then the ID can be changed and again another
board programmed by pressing the "PROGRAM" key.
GE Star® format is changed by pressing the FMT button. Each press
increments the format type by one. The current format display changes
with the button presses. Existing ID"s that do not conform to the format
type selected are changed to default. ID entries are limited to the range
that is allowable for the format selected.
GE Star® message values are selected at the GE STAR MESSAGE
screen. Selecting the message type to change causes the current entry
to flash. While the value is flashing, enter the new value using the
keypad. Completing the entry moves you back to the previous screen.
MDC-1200® message values can be changed at the MDC MESSAGE
screen. These values should not be changed without a thorough
knowledge of the MDC signaling system and the impact a new message
will have on the targeted radio and radio system.
from memory
overwrites the
Selecting MEM from the home screen allows the user to store the current
programming information into memory locations 0 through F or to
retrieve previously stored information. Pressing CANX returns the user
to the HOME screen. Entering the location retrieves or stores the data
and then moves the user to the HOME screen.
When the programmer is first turned on, configuration information that
was last used is loaded. To overwrite the information with default
selections, go to the main HOME menu and select MEM. Then select
RECALL and DEFAULTS.
The HOME screen is automatically
assigned depending on the last signaling
type used. Pressing the "HOME" button
in any screen returns the user to the
Home menu associated with the
signaling type in use.
Common Functions
Radio Interface Functions
Transmit Mode
Emergency Functions
Man-Down Functions
Programming using the CIM-CABLE
The programming cable, CIM-CABLE, supports connection via a
computer serial port with any computer running terminal emulation
software. One such program that is included in most Microsoft operating
systems is called Hyperterm. Hyperterm is usually accessed under
"Programs", "Accessories" and "Communications" in the windows start
Start the Hyperterm program on your computer by double clicking on
Hyperterm.exe or selecting Hyperterm under the Communications menu
selection. A New Connection window will open. Name the new
connection "CIM1000K", select one of the available icons and click the
"OK" button. A Connect To window will open. Under Connect Using,
select "Direct to COM1" and click the "OK" button. A Port Settings
window will open. Adjust the settings to match the below table and then
click the "OK" button:
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Once you have made the changes above, reset the connection by
disconnecting and reconnecting using the icons in the toolbar. To
disconnect, click the icon with the phone having the lifted handset. To
connect, click the icon with the phone having the cradled handset. Be
sure to save your selections under "File".
The CIM-Cable consists of a DB-9 connector that connects to the
computer serial port, and three "micro-grabbers" that connect to three
programming holes on the CIM-1000K. The red grabber is power and
must be clamped onto the center programming hole. The white grabber
is programming data and must be clamped onto the programming hole
that is closest to the IR transceiver. The black grabber is ground and
connects to the remaining hole that is part of the circuit board ground.
Typing $CIM will cause the CIM-1000 to connect with the terminal
emulation software and it will output the following top level menu.
When you have
programming the
device. Exit
program mode
gracefully by
pressing the "\"
button to return to
main menu and
then press "X" to
exit program mode.
Config v127
1.Manual
2.Upld
3.Dnld
0.Default
X.Exit
Press "1" to enter Group menu level display and view the first
group settings.
Press "2" to upload all parameters in hexadecimal to be stored by
Hyperterm.
Press "3" to download all parameters through Hyperterm.
Press "0" to reset all parameters to their factory defaults.
Press "X" to return the device to normal operate mode.
Pressing "\" at any time will return you to the main menu.
Group Menu Level
Entering a "1" selects manual configuration and the CIM-1000K outputs
the first group programming menu:
SIGNALING = GESTAR
ID Type : B
ANI ID : 2047
AuxANI ID : 2047
EMR ID : 2047
ANI Msg : 01
EMR Msg : 07
TOT Msg : 09
MAN Msg : 0F
Preamble : 024 bit
This first group defines the signaling type and parameters specific to the
selected type. Pressing "t" will "toggle" between GE Star® and MDC1200®.
SIGNALING = MDC1200
ANI Msg : 8001
EMR Msg : 8000
MAN Msg : 8000
Pressing the "space" bar selects the first item on the displayed group
menu for editing. Additional presses of the "space" bar, moves you down
the list to the next item.
To change an item, space to the item and enter the new desired setting.
Changes take effect after pressing the <TAB> or <CR> button. The
group will be re-displayed to confirm the changes have been made. If
power is removed before moving away from the edited group, the
changes will not be stored. To move to the next group, press the <TAB>
or <CR> button again.
Start ANI
End ANI
ANI RepDly
PTT Sidetone
PTT Courtesy
ANI becomes Crit
Preamb w/Atk
Cont.Data
KeyFollowsPTT
AuxOut
TxLevel
PttIn
CritChOnce
actLOW
TX MODE = CONVENTIONAL
Pressing "t" will toggle between Conventional mode and Trunking mode.
If trunking is selected, trunking related parameters are made available for
TX MODE = TRUNK
KeyTime
Debounce
TrunkAck
3000 mS
RepQty
RepDly
ActiveDly
WarnTone
OpnMicTx
OpnMicRx
RepQty : 005
WarnDly
Programmable Parameter Definitions
Signaling Type and ID Selection
Signaling Type Selection
The CIM-1000K is programmable to encode one of two signaling types.
These types are GE Star® and MDC-1200®.
Secondary ANI ID's
Secondary ANI ID"s are used if the CIM-1000K is turned on while the
radio PTT is pressed. If dual ID"s are not desired, program the primary
ID and secondary ID with the same number.
GE Star® format type
(A through P) This selection defines which of the sixteen GE Star®
formats are in use.
GE Star® PTT ID, Emergency ID
(1 – 16383) The actual maximum value depends on the GE Star® format
type selected. Generally, the PTT ID, Emergency ID and Man-Down ID
in GE Star® are the same; however, they could be programmed different
if desired.
ANI Message
This selection defines the four message bits and three status bits in the
GE Star® payload. An ANI PTT ID message is hex 01. This could be
changed to accommodate unique applications. Other message
definitions are listed on page 37.
Emergency Message
GE Star® payload. An emergency message is hex 07. This could be
TOT Message
GE Star® payload. A TOT (Time-out-timer) message is hex 09. This
could be changed to accommodate unique applications. Other message
Man-Down Message
This selection defines the four message bits ant three status bits in the
GE Star® payload. A Man-down message is hex 0F. This could be
The original GE Star® format specified 16 preamble bits. However, it
was determined that a 24 bit preamble significantly improved data muting
reliability and 24 bits eventually became the standard. Some
installations have opted to increase the preamble length while
decreasing the attack delay. So the length can be programmed from 16
bits to 248 in increments of 8 bits.
MDC-1200® PTT ID, Emergency ID
(1 – DEEE) Generally, the PTT ID and the Emergency ID are the same;
however, they could be programmed different if desired. A radio ID
cannot contain the character F nor can it begin with the character E as
these are defined as wildcards.
To increase flexibility of the CIM-1000K and enhance compatibility with
existing communications systems, the format of encoded MDC-1200®
messages can be modified. The default message type for a PTT ANI is
represented by 0x8001. These parameters should not be changed
without a thorough understanding of the signaling system and existing
signaling codes.
messages can be modified. The default message type for an
Emergency ANI is 0x8000. These parameters should not be changed
The common section handles parameters that will be used in all
available signaling formats.
If programmed "Beginning", the ID will be transmitted when the user keys
the radio. If programmed "End", the ID will be transmitted when the user
un-keys the radio. If programmed "Both", the ID will be transmitted both
at the beginning and end of transmission
PTT ANI repeat timer
Used to reduce the amount of data transmissions during a conversation.
If the selected time since the last PTT press is not exceeded, data is not
transmitted with that PTT press.
Sidetone with PTT ANI
If programmed "Yes", a tone will sound through the local speaker to
advise the user to hold off talking. The tone helps to prevent "voice
syllable clipping" which could occur if the user speaks during data
transmission.
Un-key courtesy tone
If programmed "Yes", a tone will be transmitted when the user un-keys to
inform listeners that they may now transmit.
PTT Message Becomes Critical
If enabled, whenever the device is in critical mode (emergency cycle or
Man-Down cycle), and the PTT button is pressed, the ANI message to
be transmitted will be the associated critical message instead of a PTT
ANI message.
Preamble Fills Attack Delay
Typically, the attack delay is filled with silent carrier. If this selection is
enabled, the attack delay period will be filled with the signaling format
preamble and there will be no silent attack delay. After the programmed
attack delay, one more duration of preamble will be transmitted to ensure
reliable decoding.
The Radio Interface section handles parameters that relate to the correct
interfacing of the board to the radio electronics.
The period of time from when the user keys the radio and when the data
begins to be transmitted is called the attack delay. This delay allows the
communications system to stabilize and be ready for transmission.
If the radio is held keyed up for greater than the selected time, the ID is
transmitted and the radio is automatically un-keyed.
Critical Channel Revert
If enabled, 50 mS prior to keying up to transmit an Emergency or a ManDown, the Auxiliary output line (If it also is programmed for "Critical
Channel Revert" will go low and stay low for the duration of the attack
delay and data transmission.
Key Follows PTT
Enabling Key Follows PTT makes the CIM-1000K key line echo the
condition of the PTT line. So if the PTT line goes low, the key line will
follow and stay in the condition until the PTT line again changes state.
This is especially useful if you desire the CIM-1000K to un-key the radio
at the expiration of the Time-Out-Timer time.
Multiple Function Output
The multiple function output line can be programmed to serve one of two
purposes as listed.
Transmit Control Output
Transmit control output is typically used to control a transmitter CTCSS,
turning it off during ANI transmissions. Idle state is 3.3VDC. When
active, it sinks to within 1 volt of system ground (100 mA max). Active
state occurs during attack delay and all data burst transmissions.
Alternate channel control is similar to Data control but is active only
during Emergency and Man-Down data transmissions. It is used to
change the radio channel to a "Home" channel before sending the
Emergency or Man-Down message. This line becomes active 50 mS
before the Key line is activated for emergency and man-down
transmissions. When active, it sinks to within 1 volt of system ground
(100 mA max).
Output Level
The data output level of the CIM-1000K is software adjustable. This
level can be set by entering a number between 0 and 41. The default
setting is 30. Although the configuration routine will permit an entry of
between 0 to 255, the maximum output is achieved at a setting of 41. A
setting of 21 provides approximately 0.33 Vpp unloaded. A setting of 41
provides the maximum of 3.3 VPP.
PTT Input Active Level
PTT input is used to detect when the attached radio is busy transmitting.
This line is programmable for an input sense of active high or active low.
Sleep Input
This is useful if ANI is desired on selected channels only or when not
desired on talk-around channels. This is an input to the CIM-1000K
microprocessor. If the line becomes active, it will put the CIM-1000K to
"sleep" preventing ANI activity. The active state is programmable for
logic 1 or 0. It is normally pulled up to VCC.
If Conventional is selected, data is transmitted after the programmed
attack delay.
Trunked
If trunked mode is selected, the Channel Acquired input line of the CIM1000K is used to detect when the trunking channel has been acquired
and transmission is possible. In LTR systems, Trunk Key Time and
Trunk Timeout should be the same. In MPT-1327, this timer allows the
transmitter to be keyed and then un-keyed in order to request channel
access. The time selected is the period the unit stays keyed for the
request. The CIM-1000K will wait for the period designated in Trunk
Timeout for a channel acquisition indication. When received, the unit will
again key up and send out data.
Trunk Debounce
Some trunking radios have channel acquired logic which pulses while
attempting to be granted access and then remain in a state showing
access is granted. For this reason, the line is programmable to set the
debounce time so that pulsing is ignored. The unit will not transmit data
until the specified time period has been exceeded.
Trunk Key Time
Trunk Key sets the time the unit is keyed while awaiting channel
acquisition.
Trunk Time Out
Trunk Timeout sets the maximum amount of time that the unit will
attempt to acquire a trunk. Once exceeded, the unit will quit attempts.
Trunk Channel Acquired Active Level
This line is interfaced to a point in a trunking radio that changes state
when granted access. The input is used to detect when the trunking
channel has been acquired and transmission is possible.
Number of repeat emergency transmissions:
The number of times that an emergency message is to be repeated. If
this is set to 255, the emergency cycle will continue until power is cycled
on the host radio.
Repeat Delay:
When in the emergency mode, if the number of repeat emergency
transmissions is not "Zero", this is the time that will be waited between
emergency transmissions.
Activation Delay
This timer designates the amount of time the emergency input must be
held active before it is recognized by the board.
Emergency TX warning tone:
If programmed "Yes", a warning tone will sound through the local
speaker to advise the user that an emergency message is being
transmitted.
Active State
The active state is programmable for logic 1 or 0. It is normally pulled up
to VCC.
Open Microphone Monitor on Emergency TX time
If not set to zero, once an emergency is activated, the radio will key up
and transmit ambient noise for this period of time. It will then un-key and
remain un-keyed for a programmed amount of time and then repeat the
process. It will alternate between TX and RX throughout the emergency
cycle. The length of the cycle is determined by the settings of "Number
of repeat emergency transmissions" and "Time between emergency
repeats". If the value is set to zero, there will be no open microphone
monitor.
Open Microphone Monitor on Emergency RX time
If open microphone monitor on emergency TX time is not set to zero, the
radio will remain unkeyed for this period of time between TX times.
Number of repeat Man-Down transmissions
(0 to 255 repeats) The Man-Down message transmission will be
repeated a programmed number of times with a programmed period
between transmissions. The repeats will be transmitted regardless of
radio status. If this is set to 255, the emergency cycle will continue until
power is cycled on the host radio. A warning tone is sounded at the local
radio speaker each time a man-down message is transmitted, unless
man-down activation delay is set to zero.
Repeat Delay
0 to 255s) Repeated Man-Down transmissions will be separated by a
programmed delay period between transmissions.
Man-Down Warning Delay
(0 – 255 S) Once the CIM-1000K senses a Man-Down situation, this
timer begins to run. If the radio is not up righted within this period of
time, a warning tone lasting 1 second is sounded. If the radio is up
righted, the warning timer resets. If the warning delay is set to zero,
there will be no audible warning and the man-down message will be
transmitted at the expiration of the man-down activation delay.
Man-Down Activation Delay
(0 – 255 S) If the warning delay timer succeeds to complete its
countdown and the warning tone is sounded, the activation delay timer
begins to run. The activation delay timer is programmable 0 to 255
seconds. If the radio is not up righted within this period of time, the radio
will key up and send a message to the base.
Open Microphone Monitor on Man-Down TX time
(0s to 55s, 5s steps) If not set to zero, once a Man-Down is activated, the
radio will key up and transmit ambient noise for this period of time. It will
then un-key and remain un-keyed for a programmed amount of time and
then repeat the process. It will alternate between TX and RX throughout
the Man-Down cycle. The length of the cycle is determined by the
settings of "Number of repeat Man-Down transmissions" and "Time
between Man-Down repeats". If the value is set to zero, there will be no
open microphone monitor.
Open Microphone Monitor on Man-Down RX time
(0s to 55s, 5s steps) If open microphone monitor on Man-Down TX time
is not set to zero, the radio will remain un-keyed for this period of time
between TX times.
ANI-ID
ANI (Automatic Numeric Identification) provides for digital identification of
a transmission initiated by a transmitter's microphone switch ("Press-ToTalk" or "PTT" switch). This "digital burst" can occur when the switch is
first pressed, or when the switch is released, or at both times. The burst
time for most identifiers is approximately 1/3 second and, if transmitted
upon pressing the PTT switch, and the user immediately begins to talk,
may obliterate one or two syllables of spoken speech. To overcome this
annoyance, the Model CIM-1000K is programmable to produce the burst
either at the beginning or at the end of the voice transmission, or at both
times. To further guard against voice-syllable clipping, the user may
program a "PTT Sidetone". When programmed and interfaced to
receiver audio, this feature will provide an audible tone during the
beginning transmission of the ANI-ID burst to alert the operator that data
is being transmitted.
Time-out-timer
When a mobile or portable radio inadvertently remains keyed due to a
stuck microphone switch, it generally means that the radio frequency is
unusable for communications. Unfortunately, this activity is sometimes
deliberately caused by a field operator. Whenever a microphone switch
is held closed for more than the designated time-out-timer time the CIM1000K will sound a local warning tone and send the ID of the offending
radio. The unit can also be installed in a manner that will automatically
open the key line until the microphone switch is released.
The Emergency feature is generally used by law enforcement, security
agencies and fire departments to automatically signal a life-threatening
situation where it is difficult, impossible, or impractical to use voice. The
emergency message is also frequently used by business and industrial
users to signal a critical situation, such as a mechanical failure, over or
under temperature (pressure, etc.), or extraordinary event.
The CIM-1000K allows for programming whether the message should be
repeated and at what intervals and for how long. In addition, during the
emergency cycle the microphone of the sending radio can be monitored,
and can alternate between monitoring and allowing the channel to be
used for voice communications.
The Man-Down feature is primarily for use by law enforcement, security
agencies, and fire departments. It also finds uses in business and
industry where individuals can be overcome by toxic fumes, lack of
oxygen, etc.
The Man-Down ID is generally initiated by closure of a mercury switch
located within a hand-held radio when the radio is continuously tipped
greater than 60 degrees from vertical. To guard against false "ManDown" transmissions an initial pause of a few seconds is provided during
which the closure must be constant. After this duration a short tone is
produced via the radio's speaker. A second pause follows the tone to
allow the radio to be placed in an upright position (in the event no actual
"Man-Down" is occurring). Following the second pause the "Man-DownID" data burst is transmitted in the same manner as the "Emergency-ID".
The Man-Down mode also can include the microphone monitoring
alternative. Transmission of a unique coding for the Man-Down
message (in lieu of a general Emergency coding), and multiple choices
of initiation, tone, and final pause times are available.
Status messages typically relate to the status of the field unit, such as "In
Service", "Out Of Service", "On Break", etc. and their appropriate
meaning can be displayed at the decoding site equipped with a Cimarron
Technologies C Plus decoder. The CIM-1000K is capable of transmitting
status messages in lieu of the Man-Down, Emergency and PTT ANI as
"Canned" messages handle such communications as "Request-To-Talk",
"Priority-Request-To-Talk", "Repeat Last Transmission", "Repeat
Address", "10-4", "Roger", and other routine requests and responses.
Their appropriate meaning can be displayed at the decoding site
equipped with a Cimarron Technologies C Plus decoder. The CIM1000K is capable of transmitting canned messages in lieu of the ManDown, Emergency and PTT ANI as required.
The CIM-1000K can be programmed for two independent ID"s. If the
radio is turned on with the PTT held down, the secondary ID is used until
power is cycled on the radio. If the radio is turned on normally, without
holding down the PTT switch, the first ID is used.
GE Star® Format Selections
Radio systems using GE Star® can define the T1, T2 and S1 bits to have
different values or various meanings. Industry-wide, there are sixteen
accepted variants with Format "B" being the industry defacto standard.
The CIM-1000K is programmable for any of the sixteen variants.
Format Definitions
The following table defines the sixteen GE Star® formats.
IDs to 2047 (1st 11 bits).
IDs to 16383 (14 bit ID)
IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID, T2 ="0")
IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID, T2="1")
IDs to 4095 (12 bit ID),
Tags="00"
IDs to 2047 (11 bit ID)
Value Assignment
T1, T2, and S1 ignored
Expanded-ID STAR #1.
GE-STAR #3.
Compatible with GE-STAR #4
GE-STAR #1. T2 = "0" for Mobile.
GE-STAR #1. T2 = "1" for Portable.
System "1".
Identical to I - L with capability only to
program IDs to max of 2047.
If bit is set, add 8192 to ID
If the bit is not set, originator is a Mobile
If the bit is set, originator is a Portable
This bit is ignored
For System types I through P, the C Plus decoder looks for a match in
the T1 and T2 bits. If the bits match then the C Plus decoder will react to
the received message. If not, the message is ignored. This is for
communications systems that have multiple unrelated users so that
different users do not see ID"s from other users.
GE Star® Message Descriptions
The GE Star® bits designated S2, S3, S4 and M1 through M4 are used
to code various messages. The CIM-1000K can be programmed so that
different message types are transmitted for PTT ANI, Emergency ANI,
Man-Down and TOT ANI. The desired star code is selected in
programming. The table below describes the Star codes, the value to
enter while programming and the corresponding decoder displayed
STAR CODE
(not listed)
GE Star Message
C Plus Decoder
INTG ACK
REQ TALK
MSSAGE C
MSSAGE D
TAXI BID
EMRGENCY
CNCL ACK
STUCKMIC
MNTR ACK
MSSAGE F
MSSAGE G
MSSAGE H
MSSAGE J
DSBL ACK
ENBL ACK
ANI ID and SelCall Ack
Interrogate Ack
Request to talk
Canned Message
Call Cancel Ack
Stuck Microphone
Open Mic Monitor Ack
Radio Disable Ack
Radio Enable Ack
MDC-1200® Message Type
represented by 0x8001 and the default message type for an Emergency
ANI is 0x8000. These parameters should not be changed without a
thorough understanding of the signaling system and existing signaling
codes.
Trunking Operation
In trunking mode, we will not transmit until we have been given
permission. This is detected by the use of timers Trunk Debounce,
Trunk Key Time and Trunk Timeout and sense line Aux IN. Here are a
couple of scenarios that discuss operation.
Systems where Trunk Key Time and Trunk Timeout are set to the
same value (LTR):
The user has just pressed the Emergency button. The CIM-1000K
activates the KEY line for the amount of time described by the timer
Trunk Key. From the beginning of key time until the expiration of Trunk
Timeout, the unit is checking Aux IN line and waits for the line to
become true. Once it changes state, the CIM-1000K watches the line for
the time described in Trunk Debounce and verifies that the state change
remained unchanged for the entire Trunk Debounce time. The CIM1000K then waits the Attack Delay time and then encodes and sends the
message out the dataout line. If Aux IN does not change state (and
remains changed for the entire Trunk Debounce time) for the duration of
Trunk Timeout the call is dropped and the failed attempt does not count
towards the programmed emergency repeats. If, during Trunk Key Time,
Aux IN changes state, but changes state again before Trunk Debounce
expires, the timer Trunk Debounce resets and waits for Aux IN to toggle
active again and starts counting down again. In LTR systems, Trunk Key
Time and Trunk Timeout must be set to the same value.
In this timing chart, the distance between green lines is 100mS, between
brown lines is 250mS and from the Blue to the Yellow line is 50mS. The
C Plus is programmed for Aux IN active High, Attack Delay of 50mS,
Trunk Debounce of 250mS and Trunk Key Time and Trunk Timeout is
set to 3 Seconds.
PTT ANI beginning send not "Key follows PTT"
The user has just keyed the radio to speak and the CIM-1000K is
programmed for "beginning send" ANI. The CIM-1000K starts monitoring
the Aux IN line. Once the line becomes active and stays active for the
duration of the trunk select debounce timer, the CIM-1000K activates the
Key line, waits the attack delay and then sends the PTT ANI and then
deactivates the Key line. The radio remains keyed because the user is
still pressing the PTT button. If the Aux IN line does not become active
and remain active for the duration of the trunk select debounce timer, by
the end of the Trunk Time out, the call is dropped.
PTT ANI end send not "Key follows PTT"
programmed for "end send" ANI. The CIM-1000K waits for the user to
unkey the radio. The CIM-1000K then activates the KEY line for the
amount of time described by the timer Trunk Key. From the beginning of
key time until the expiration of Trunk Timeout, the unit is checking Aux IN
line and waits for the line to become true. Once it changes state, the
CIM-1000K watches the line for the time described in Trunk Debounce
and verifies that the state change remained unchanged for the entire
Trunk Debounce time. The CIM-1000K then waits the Attack Delay time
and then encodes and sends the message out the dataout line. If Aux IN
does not change state (and remain changed for the entire Trunk
Debounce time) for the duration of Trunk Timeout the call is dropped. If,
during Trunk Key Time, Aux IN changes state, but changes state again
before Trunk Debounce expires, the timer Trunk Debounce resets and
waits for Aux IN to toggle active again and starts counting down again.
PTT ANI beginning send with "Key follows PTT"
programmed for "beginning send" ANI. The CIM-1000K activates the
key line and starts monitoring the Aux IN line. Once the line becomes
active and stays active for the duration of the trunk select debounce
timer, the CIM-1000K waits the attack delay and then sends the PTT
ANI. The Key line remains active until the user releases the PTT button.
If the Aux IN line does not become active within the time set in Trunk
Timeout, the key line relaxes and the call is dropped. The user must
rekey the radio to make another attempt. The value of Trunk Key (which
is the same as the value of Trunk Timeout) is ignored.
PTT ANI end send with "Key follows PTT"
programmed for "end send" ANI. The CIM-1000K activates the key line
and continues monitoring the PTT line. Once the line becomes inactive,
the CIM-1000K sends the PTT ANI and then unkeys the radio. The
values of Trunk Key Time, Trunk Timeout and Trunk Debounce time are
ignored.
Systems where Trunk Key Time and Trunk Timeout are not set to the
same value (MPT and others):
Timeout, the unit checks Aux IN line and waits for the line to become
true. Once it changes state, the CIM-1000K watches the line for the time
described in Trunk Debounce and verifies that the state remains
unchanged for the entire Trunk Debounce time. It then rekeys, waits the
attack delay and sends out data. If Aux IN does not change state for the
duration of Trunk Timeout the call is dropped and the failed attempt does
not count towards the programmed emergency repeats.
blue lines is 50mS and between brown lines is 200mS. The C Plus is
programmed for CHAQR active High, Attack Delay of 200mS, Trunk
Debounce of 50mS, Trunk Key Time of 100mS and Trunk Timeout to 3
programmed for "beginning send" ANI. If the values of Trunk Key Time
and Trunk Timeout are not the same, the CIM-1000K starts monitoring
the Aux IN line. Once the line becomes active, the CIM-1000K begins
monitoring the PTT line. When the PTT line becomes active, and the
Aux IN line is still active, the CIM-1000K activates the Key line, waits the
attack delay and then sends the PTT ANI and then deactivates the Key
line. The radio remains keyed because the user is still pressing the PTT
button. If the Aux In line and the PTT line do not both become active
within the programmed Trunk Timeout time, the call is cancelled.
programmed for "end send" ANI. If the values of Trunk Key Time and
Trunk Timeout are not the same, the CIM-1000K monitors the Aux IN
line and the PTT line. When both lines become active, the CIM-1000K
waits for the PTT line to become inactive and then The CIM-1000K
duration of Trunk Timeout the call is dropped
programmed for "beginning send" ANI. The values of Trunk Key Time
and Trunk Timeout are not the same. The CIM-1000K key line follows
the action of the radio PTT line. The CIM-1000K starts monitoring the
Aux IN line. Once the line becomes active the CIM-1000K waits for the
PTT line to again become active, waits the attack delay and then sends
the PTT ANI. The Key line follows the action of the radio PTT line. If the
radio PTT line does not become active within Trunk Timeout of when the
AUX IN line became active, the call is dropped.
programmed for "end send" ANI. The values of Trunk Key Time and
Trunk Timeout are not the same. The CIM-1000K key line follows the
action of the radio PTT line. The CIM-1000K starts monitoring the Aux
IN line. Once the line becomes active the CIM-1000K waits for the PTT
line to again become active, then waits for the line to relax. When the
radio PTT line relaxes, the CIM-1000K Key line remains active and
sends the PTT ANI. The Key line then relaxes. If the radio PTT line
does not become active within Trunk Timeout of when the AUX IN line
became active, the call is dropped.
C2,4-6
C1,3,7
R1,4
SUP CKT
V REG.
TRANS.
IR XCVR
DUAL RES
MSP430F1232
TPS3836K33 3.3V
DAC7512
PQFP-32
SOT-23-5
LIN TECH
NPN UMH3N
UM-6
PNP UMB4N
(IrDA) ZHX1203SIDE VIEW
CER X7R 10% .1uF
CER X7R 10% 1uF
TANT 20% 1.5uF/20V3216
CHIP ARRAY .020" PITCH 10K 8 RES
1/16W 5% 91 OHM
1/16W 5% 390 OHM
1/16W 5% 1K
1/16W 5% 100K
6pF 50K ESR 32.768KHz 6mmX2mm
26 POS SOCKET .8mm PITCH
20 POS PLUG .5mm PITCH
CASE A
AROMAT(NAIS)
Man. P/N
MSP430F1232IRHB
TPS3836K33DBVT
TI DAC7512N/250
LT1761ES5-3.3
ZHX1203MB115THTR
741X163103J
162D103JAT
CMR200TB32.768KDZBTR
AXN326038P OR J
IL-312-A20P-VF-A1
Installation Hints
The CIM-1000K must be programmed with your desires before it will
work in your system. The CIM-1000K will be keying the associated
transmitter and injecting audio into the radio. It is very important to
adjust data out to ensure the correct deviation level. The deviation level
should be just marginally below that of voice. Keep in mind that most
transmitters have limiter circuitry. Limiter circuits ensure that the radio
will never over-deviate and violate FCC rules. The limiter does this by
clipping the transmit audio. The output of the CIM-1000K must be
adjusted to a point just below where limiter clipping occurs. If the limiter
is allowed to function, the data will be distorted.
Isolating System Problems
Today"s modern communication systems take advantage of many
available resources. Voters, repeaters, various trunking protocols,
scramblers and innumerable other devices make passing data
substantially more difficult than it was in the "Simplex" days.
Timing is very important. If you have system problems, the first place to
spend your energies is with timing issues. Check attack delay in
repeater systems. Start with a long delay that gives you 100% decode
and then shorten it up.
If you have trunking system problems using the CIM-1000K, review the
trunking information located on page 39 of this manual.
Radio Keys and Stays Keyed
If the radio sends ANI data and then stays keyed even after releasing the
PTT button, verify the condition of jumper K on the CIM-1000K and the
programming parameter "Key follows PTT". If you have "Key Follows
PTT" enabled or jumper K connected when they should not be, this
symptom could occur.
Radio Keys up but stays Keyed only for Duration of ANI
This symptom is usually caused by incorrect conditions of the "Key
follows PTT" parameter and CIM-1000K jumper K.
ANI goes out at "End" Regardless of Programming
This symptom is usually caused by the "PTT Sense" being programmed
opposite of how it should be or the voltage swing is insufficient. Use an
O"scope to measure the level at the yellow (PTT) line when at rest and
then when active (Keyed). The line should rest above 1.9VDC and go
low when keyed if active low. It should rest below 0.9VDC and go above
1.9VDC when active if active high.
ID Decoded is not the same as Programmed
This occurs when the unit is in GE Star® mode and the CIM-1000K
"format" is not set the same as the decoder. See page 37 for details.
If you have any questions or comments about Cimarron products, please make
use of our technical support hotline at (760) 738-3285.
Cimarron Technologies Corporation
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period of three years from date of shipment. If a malfunction occurs due to defective material or workmanship, the
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I N D E X
$CIM .......................................................................... 25
ANI location ............................................................... 29
ANI repeat timer ......................................................... 30
Attack delay .......................................................... 30, 45
Automatic Numeric Identification ............................. 35
Canned messages ........................................................ 36
Capabilities ................................................................... 6
CIM-Cable .................................................................. 25
CIM-CABLE .............................................................. 25
Common ..................................................................... 17
Computer serial port ................................................... 25
Conventional mode .................................................... 31
Courtesy tone .............................................................. 30
Critical channel revert .......................................... 30, 31
Critical messages ........................................................ 30
Handheld programmer ................................................14
Home channel..............................................................31
Home screen ................................................................17
Hyperterm....................................................................25
ID Type........................................................................17
Installation .....................................................................9
Installation hints ..........................................................45
IR connectivity ............................................................14
Jumpers ........................................................................12
Key follows PTT .................................................. 30, 45
KPG-101D software....................................................11
KPG-89D software........................................................9
Data deviation ....................................................... 13, 45
Data output level ........................................................ 31
Deviation adjustment.................................................. 13
Emergency ............................................................ 17, 35
Emergency activation delay ....................................... 32
Emergency TX warning tone ..................................... 32
Man down ....................................................... 17, 33, 35
Man down activation delay timer ...............................33
Man down message repeat ..........................................33
Man down warning delay ...........................................33
MDC ANI message .....................................................29
MDC emergency message ..........................................29
MDC ID .......................................................................29
MDC-1200 message type .................................... 29, 38
MDC-1200® message values .....................................18
Microphone monitoring ..............................................36
MPT-1327 ...................................................................32
Multiple board programming......................................15
Multiple function output .............................................31
GE Star ANI message ................................................ 28
GE Star emergency message ...................................... 28
GE Star format type.............................................. 28, 37
GE Star ID .................................................................. 28
GE Star man down message....................................... 29
GE Star message descriptions .................................... 37
GE Star preamble length ............................................ 29
GE Star time out timer message ................................ 28
GE Star® format......................................................... 18
GE Star® message values .......................................... 18
LTR systems................................................................31
Navigation actions ......................................................15
Number of repeat emergency transmissions........ 32, 33
Number of repeat man down transmissions .............. 34
Open microphone monitor ......................................... 33
Primary ID .................................................................. 18
Product support ........................................................... 47
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Are you guilty of obfuscation?
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And that's no way to build brand loyalty.
Using plain language can be much more persuasive in generating sales, and building and retaining customers. Plain language isn't about sucking the soul out of your content, simplifying it to the point where it lacks emotion. It's about making sure you're not making your customers work too hard by telling them how your company can help them in clear, concise and compelling terms. Plain language engages, not alienates.
Take a look at this sales pitch for a Retroencabulator. This video spoof, delivered by Rockwell for one of its sales meetings, is a hilarious demonstration of obfuscation… and obliteration.
No doubt the pitch was delivered with conviction, but can you sum it up in a couple of sentences?
However, the key is to know your audience. Make sure they understand the terms. If you have to explain the terms, or you're met with blank stares, stop using them.
Using too much jargon will backfire. You're talking to people. Keep it real.
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I decided to post a quick post explanation for my absence from crit circles and social networking. Actually, my absence from anything but my office, car, or kitchen.
Alien being, in the form of teenagers, have sucked me into their world and are holding me hostage. My own two teenagers (and all their associated drama including mischief, college selection/auditions, sports, birthdays, school events, concerts…) plus the 1000 or so entrusted to me in the school based health center I staff in a New York City public high school (lots of mischief and mayhem, asthma and viruses, but thankfully no swine flu this year).
Any spare time, and it isn't much, has been spent on another revision of Unfinished Business, based up comments I got from an editor at Anticipation last year, as well as some superb crit partners helping me re-work the opening. I'm up to Chapter 36 of 42 and on target for another round of submissions by June 1. But if I don't stay focused and off the Internet, that rather unpalatable task will never get done.
Except for some contracted assignments and reviews already promised, I will not be doing new writing, marketing, critting, or subbing until the end of the school year on June 30. Haven't made it to Fantastic Fiction since February, and May doesn't look good with a 6 p.m. ball game scheduled.
Articles: "What Not to Drink When Kayaking"
An excerpt of Unfinished Business that really did have a kayak in it before this gig (not an inflatable with the buy link embedded) but this is ad copy after all.
Time to make my captors breakfast and get going on today's activities.
Good luck! I'm in edits now, too. Gah!


Forgiveness is a wonderful tool that helps us to free ourselves of guilt, both of others as their own. With forgiveness we regain our power and occupy our thoughts in the here and now. It is very important to understand that forgiveness is not for others, it is for ourselves, we are the ones we carry resentment, guilt, anger … within. When you decide to forgive, whether an enemy, your brother, your husband or wife, or anyone who blame him for something that happened to you, feel a sense of freedom and prosperity.
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The center of town is a large, tree-lined Plaza del Castillo. located in the southwest corner of the palace Diputacin Floral. The neoclassical building, which now meets the court. From the Plaza del Castillo, the main promenade, the Paseo de Sarasate was created, to the fortress-church of San Nicols, the three-nave church takes in the 13 Century and has Romanesque elements. The little noteworthy altars date from the Baroque period. On the north side of the plaza, the estimate of Hemingway, atmospheric Jugendstilbar Iruea invites you to visit them. Further details can be found at Rio- Tinto Diamonds, an internet resource. Northwest of the Plaza del Castillo is located near the Plaza Consistory, the center of town and part of the pilgrimage,the church of San Saturnino. In the 13th Century extended to the original Romanesque church to a porch and a vaulted in the Gothic style. East of the Plaza del Castillo, at the Calle de Ameia, is the bull ring, in front of a bust of Ernest Hemingway. About the Calle de Mercadores and Calle Curia arrives at the archbishop's cathedral. On the construction of the originalRomanesque temple was involved in one of the leading architects of the Way of St James, Master Esteban. 1390 it was destroyed by fire and, following the example of the splendid Gothic cloister rebuilt. There was a three-nave church in the form of a Latin cross, also typical in the nearby Pyrenees, which are closely aligned on French models. Damage to the Auenverzierungen forced in the 18th Century to redesign the facade. It was carried out by Ventura Rodrguez in the classical style. In the nave, before the splendid renaissance wrought iron lattice, is the magnificent alabaster tomb of King Karl 111th and his wife. Before the high altar with a statue of the patron saints of the Church of Santa Maria la Real were crowned the kings of Navarre. From the south transept is through a remarkable portal to the cloister, with its delicate tracery windows and in the former refectory, which is housed in the Diocesan Museum. Of the fortifications are still parts of the PamplonaWalls and the citadel – now a park – preserved.
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Every year ophthalmologists of all over the world meet at the Symposium of the American Society of cataract and refractive surgery", short ASCRS. The long name describes a society, well-known specialists with core activities include cataracts (cataract) and correction of refractive error. The symposium itself is one of the most important meeting of experts. This year it was held in San Diego. Among others the award of outstanding films among the program on technical subjects, divided into various categories. 3We was tasked, for Mr Professor Manfred Tetz from Berlin the post making Verisyse and VeriFlex implantation easy"to develop. The video deals with surgical techniques, which make an ocular anterior chamber lens implantation easier. For even more details, read what Montauk Colony says on the issue.
Such artificial lenses used to correct vision defects in the eye. 3We took over the layout, the entire production process including complex 3D animations and the scoring. The technical part is step by step according to the wishes of Professor Tetz implemented. It has convinced experts of the ASCRS: the post won the 1st place in its category. A great success, which once again shows that there are Karlsruhe agencies in the technology region, which may consist in an international environment. We are pleased with Mr Professor Tetz.
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Detective who fought for 9/11 compensation funding dies
Posted: Jun 29, 2019 / 01:50 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 29, 2019 / 05:26 PM EDT
This still image taken from video shows Retired NYPD Detective and 9/11 Responder, Luis Alvarez speaks during a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee as it considers permanent authorization of the Victim Compensation Fund, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Alvarez, who was a leader in the fight for the Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund died Saturday, June 29 at age 53. Alvarez's death from cancer was announced by Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea, who tweeted that Alvarez was "an inspiration, a warrior, a friend." (US Network Pool via AP, Pool)
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City police detective who was a leader in the fight for the Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund died Saturday at age 53.
Detective Luis Alvarez's death from cancer was announced by Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea, who tweeted that Alvarez was "an inspiration, a warrior, a friend."
Alvarez appeared with former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart earlier this month to plead with Congress to extend the compensation fund.
"This fund isn't a ticket to paradise, it's to provide our families with care," a frail Alvarez told a House Judiciary subcommittee June 11. He added, "You all said you would never forget. Well, I'm here to make sure that you don't."
Alvarez was admitted to a hospice in Rockville Centre on Long Island within a few days of his testimony.
The bill to replenish the compensation fund that provides health benefits to police officers, firefighters and others who responded to the 2001 terrorist attacks passed the full committee unanimously.
Alvarez's survivors include his wife, his three sons, his parents and three siblings. The family said in a Facebook post that Alvarez touched many lives by sharing his battle with cancer. "Thank you for giving us this time we have had with him, it was a blessing," the post said.
Alvarez was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2016. He traced his illness to the three months he spent in the rubble of the World Trade Center's twin towers after the 2001 terrorist attacks.
About 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. It is expected to kill 51,000 people in the U.S. this year, making it the second most common type of fatal cancer.
by Natalie Wadas / Jan 15, 2021
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — In a time when so many are struggling, one West Virginia man has taken it upon himself to pass along an incredible act of charity.
When Shannon Harshbarger, post commander, American Legion Post 16, got his stimulus check in the mail, he wasn't quite sure what to do with it.

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David Bowie confirms first live performance of "Lazarus"
It's been a decade since David Bowie last took the stage, and it doesn't appear that will change any time. soon. However, fans can see his music performed live in the new theatrical adaptation of Lazarus, and that includes the title track, which also serves as the latest single to his new album, ★ (pronounced Blackstar).
In fact, the cast of Lazarus, led by Michael C. Hall, will perform the song live on the December 17th episode of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. It marks the first public performance of "Lazarus" outside of the New York Theatre Workshop, where the musical is being staged through January 20th.
Bowie's version of "Lazarus" will be available worldwide beginning December 18th.
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Modjadjiskloof, Valley of the Olifants
Lying at the foot of the escarpment in Limpopo is a little town formerly known as Duiwelskloof or Devil's Gorge.
Today, the town is named Modjadjiskloof in tribute to the Rain Queen, Modjadji - the traditional mystic ruler of the Balobedu people who live in this beautiful, heavily wooded part of the country, where tranquil forest drives consistently hint at the mysticism that surrounds the legendary Rain Queen. The hereditary queen of the Balobedu, Modjadji or Rain Queen, has special powers bestowed on her that grant her the ability to control clouds and rainfall.
The succession is matrilineal and the Queen's eldest daughter automatically steps in to take on the mantle. The Balobedu are without a reigning queen at present as the former queen Makobo Modjadji VI died at only 27 years of age, in 2005, leaving no heir to the throne. Tradition holds that the queen communicates to her people via male councillors and indunas. She gives up any appearances at public functions and never marries. Instead, she bears children by her close relatives and is cared for by her 'wives', sent from many villages in Ga-Modjadji. Upon approaching her death, she takes poison after appointing her eldest daughter as her successor.
The Modjadji royal palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions, located as it is close to the Royal Modjadji Nature Reserve, where some of the oldest and largest cycad specimens in the world form part of a unique and natural forest.
The reserve is a treasure, not only for the giant specimens that stand as high as 13 metres and bear cones that weigh up to 34 kilograms, but also for the sheer beauty of the mist that often overlays the area and lends it an atmosphere of otherworldliness.
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We had a nice stay in December 2014 at Tremisana Game Lodge. I can't forget the monkey that drank a juice from the glass whilst we were in the breakfast area. We laughed our lungs out.
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Just off of Sterling Creek Rd. about ten miles out of Jacksonville is this old settler's cemetery which was founded in the 1850s or '60s. The headstones tell some pretty interesting and tragic stories; one being the story of the three Yaudes children who all died on the same day of diphtheria.


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With satellite TV service in Rock Springs, WY, the provider is still sending its signals out from a broadcast station, but there's a key difference. Instead of the signal going out over cables, it gets broadcast up to a satellite belonging to that provider, and then the satellite beams the signal to satellite dishes for the provider's customers. This means that the customer's home doesn't need to be in a location where it can physically connect to a broadcast station. Therefore, satellite TV service is available to many customers who couldn't get cable service.
Costs of installation vary, but they're often higher with satellite service than they are with cable service. Part of the reason for this is that satellite dishes in Rock Springs, WY are anything but cheap. Satellite plans that don't have the dish and the installation included can cost the customer quite a bit. However, satellite providers often decide to offer both for free. Prospective customers can always read the fine print to know for sure. The main potential problem with satellite service that cable doesn't have is the impact of bad weather on the dish itself. If the dish gets blown over or damaged, it won't work properly.
With many satellite plans, the customer also gets a DVR, sometimes even an HD DVR, which lets them order On Demand content, such as the latest show and movie releases, put parental blocks on to restrict what content children can see and record all the shows they want with the push of a button. Of course, this is also a common perk offered by cable companies. In both cases, the company may provide the DVR free of charge, but there is still almost always going to be a monthly charge for it. Monthly charges for DVRs start at around $10, although they can be higher depending on the DVR the customer gets and their provider.
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You can also expand your fiber optic service to include television and phone service as well as the Internet. It's an option offered to many cable subscribers.
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