Station Control Module
Figure 20. Station Control Module
The Station Control Module (SCM) performs station management, digital signal processing,
data formatting and audio routing for the base station/repeater. It provides interfaces to the
Exciter, Receiver and PA as well as the interfaces to external site equipment. The controller
uses two TI OMAP series processors: One for transmit and overall base station/repeater control
functions and one for all receive functions.
The audio interface provides flat and pre-emphasized transmit audio inputs as well as an
independent data/PL/DPL input. Transmit and receive audio signals are accessible on the rear
DB25 connector. A front panel microphone and speaker provide local audio (analog mode
only).
The 10/100BaseT Ethernet port is used to connect to station to a local or wide area network for
IP Site Connect and remote diagnostics & control. The front cover must be removed to access
this connector. Alternatively, a short extension cable can be used to route this connection to the
rear of the station.
A front accessible USB port provides the interface to the local service computer for radio
configuration.
The SCM provides the station frequency reference to the Exciter and Receiver module. A
TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator) provides the stability required for UHF
and VHF bands and an OCXO (Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator) provides the stability
required for 800/900MHz bands. An external frequency reference can be connected to a BNC
connector behind the front panel to calibrate the onboard TCXO/OCXO. The front cover must
be removed to access this connector.
If an external reference is to be used with the MTR3000, a short extension cable can be used to
route this connection to the rear of the station. Alternately, the reference cable (and/or Ethernet
cable) can be routed out the front of the station via the slots provided along the edge of the front
bezel.
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