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SERVICE MANUAL ALPHA GOLD 6881020B80 GENERAL ALPHA GOLD 578 and 584 1GENERAL 1GENERAL 6881020B80 GENERAL Contents About This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Product Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Paging Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Features and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Operating Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 General Circuit Description of Dual Conversion POCSAG Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Removing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Removing the Receiver Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Removing the Snubber Pad . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Removing the Decoder Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Removing the Vibrator Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 LCD Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 LCD Module Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Preliminary Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Self-Diagnostic Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39 RF Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47 MAY 16, 2005 1-i 578 and 584 6881020B80 1GENERAL 1GENERAL ALPHA GOLD GENERAL About This Publication About This Publication Using this service manual and the many suggestions contained in it assures proper installation, operation, and maintenance of Unication Alpha Gold pager. Refer any questions about this manual to the nearest Customer Service Representative. Audience This Service Manual is provided to assist service personal in the test and repair of Unication Alpha Gold pager. Service personal should be familiar with electronic assembly test methods, troubleshooting, operation and the use of associated test equipment. Finding Information This manual provides descriptive data and service information for Unication Alpha Gold pager. A pager’s product family is identified by the first three digits of the pager serial number, unless the pager is covered by an extended warranty. Extended warranty pagers have two alphabetic characters in place of the first two digits of the product family code. The first digit is following the alphabetic code indicates the number of years the warranty period is in effect. Where information in this publication is specific to a type of pager, it is indicated; otherwise, information is pertinent to all Alpha Gold pager. In this publication, pager types are identified as: • POCSAG • POCSAG 1 • POCSAG 2 A pager type is determined by locating the pager model number in a model number chart and referring to the pager type specified in the chart title. Schematic diagrams, parts lists, and printed circuit board layouts are contained in supplementary manuals. This Service Manual consists of the following sections: • General - Describes the product families, their features and options, and theory of operation. Also, provided are procedures for disassembling, troubleshooting, and repairing Unication Alpha Gold pager. • Decoder - Provides decoder-specific circuit descriptions and troubleshooting flowcharts. • Receivers - By frequency band, provides receiver-specific circuit descriptions, alignment procedures, troubleshooting flowcharts, and model number charts. Schematic diagrams, parts lists, and printed circuit board layouts are contained in supplementary manuals. MAY 16, 2005 1-1 GENERAL Alpha Gold About This Publication Conventions Special characters and typefaces, listed and described below, are used in this publication to emphasize certain types of information. Q234 This typeface is used to emphasize circuit board component reference designators. OFF This typeface represents text displayed on the pager LCD. G E Note: Emphasizes additional information pertinent to the subject matter. Caution: Emphasizes information about actions that may result in equipment damage. Warning: Emphasizes information about actions that may result in personal injury. Revisions Any changes that occur after manuals are printed are described in Publication Manual Revision (PMR) bulletins. These bulletins can include a listing of new parts, changes to schematic diagrams and printed-circuit board layouts, and so on. 1-2 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Specifications Specifications Paging Sensitivity: Refer to specific receiver information. Spurious & Image Rejection: Refer to specific receiver information. Frequency Stability: Refer to specific receiver information. EIA Selectivity: Refer to specific receiver information. Memory Capacity: Refer to Table 1-2. Alert Tone Frequency: 3200 Hz standard alert with user selectable alerts Alert Tone Duration: 2 or 12 seconds programmable Alert Tone Loudness: 78 dB minimum, at 30 cm (12 inches) Power Consumption: Refer to specific receiver information. Battery: One 1.5V, AA-size alkaline Battery Life: Refer to specific receiver information. Weight (with battery): 87 grams (approximate) Size: 81.0 x 55.0 x 18.5 mm POCSAG 1 and 2: Code Format: 31/21 POCSAG Code (CCIR Code #1), 512, 1200, and 2400 bps Channel Spacing: 25 kHz Frequency Deviation: ±4.5 kHz SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE MAY 16, 2005 1-3 GENERAL Product Overview Product Overview The Unication Alpha Gold pager are miniature, microcomputer-controlled FM receivers with graphic liquid crystal display (LCD). They are powered by a single AA-size battery. These pagers use either Post Office Code Standardization Advisory Group (POCSAG) or FLEX paging format. Refer to the applicable receiver section in this manual for information about which format is used with each frequency range. Product Names Product name is on the front cover. Product names are subject to change without notice. Some product names, as well as some frequency bands, are available only in certain markets. Display The pagers’ large LCD displays: • 80 alphanumeric characters in dot-matrix patterns of 5 columns by 7 rows • 14 ideographic Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters, in dot-matrix patterns of 15 columns by 16 rows • 28 ideographic Thai characters, in dot-matrix patterns of 8 columns by 16 rows Housing The pager is housed in an impact-resistant plastic case that offers excellent protection against dust intrusion, vibration, and shock. Small in size and lightweight, the unit can be clipped to your belt or fit comfortably in a shirt or jacket pocket. Features These pagers use the most advanced custom integrated circuits to perform the complex functions for radio paging. Aside from the space and weight advantage, microcircuits enhance basic pager reliability, simplify maintenance, and provide a wide variety of operational functions. The following features are standard in the Alpha Gold pagers: • • • • • • • • • Non-volatile message memory with time and date stamp • Single AA-size battery User-selectable alert screen with seven pleasing alert tones, chirp alert, standard alert, and no alert Intelligent function menu selections with prompts, icon s or both • Zoom in , Zoom out • 1-4 Attractive, miniature styling High-contrast, graphic dot-matrix liquid crystal display. POCSAG 2 pager have a holographic LCD. High-visibility backlighting (automatic in low-light conditions) Microcomputer control with advanced software algorithms PrivateTime Low battery indicator Real-time clock with time, date and alarm MAY 16, 2005 578 and 584 6881020B80 1GENERAL 1GENERAL Alpha Gold GENERAL Product Overview Addressing Each pager can be programmed for multiple personal, group, or maildrop addresses by using the appropriate PPS and Pager Mechanical Interface. Unication Alpha Gold pager respond to modulation consisting of a sequence of binary digital “words.” When the transmission matches the address information stored in the codeplug, the pager responds with an audible tone alert or a vibrating alert, depending on the programmed options and the user-selected mode of operation. In addition to the tone or vibrating alert, the pager also displays a message. Controls and Indicators The pager controls are the six buttons located on the front of the pager (refer to Figure below). Indicators, in the form of icons, are displayed on the LCD. The following paragraphs describe the controls and indicators. The location and size of the Unication logo may vary for different models of the pager. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The four-line LCD provides a high contrast dot-matrix display for easy readability. The LCD also features a high visibility backlight for reading the display in low-light conditions. In the alphanumeric mode, a 4-line by 20-character dot-matrix format is used to display up to 80 characters per screen. In the ideographic mode, a 2-line by 7-character dot-matrix format is used to display up to 14 Chinese or a 2-line by 14-character dot-matrix format is used to display up to 28 Thai characters per screen. MAY 16, 2005 1-5 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 1-1 lists the indicators, their uses, and their meanings. Certain indicators, annunciators, are displayed at the far left of the screen during pager power-up and whenever the pager is not displaying messages or menus. Other indicators are displayed on various screens as described in the following table and paragraphs. Table 0-1. Indicators Display Location and Meaning Icon Annunciator Power On Message/Status Function Menu Other Unread Message Flashing Turn Pager Off Private Time Function is set to On Enter Private Time Menu Private Time Enabled in Private Time Screen Private Time Disabled in Private Time Screen Go to Status Screen Set Audible Alert Set Silent Alert Set No Message Alert in Choose Alert screen Choose Alert Mode Audible Alert mode is turned on Alarmed Message Set Message Alarm Cursor on Alarmed Message Alarm Enabled in Set Time or Set Message Alarm Screen Disable Alarm in Set Time or Set Message Alarm Screen 1-6 MAY 16, 2005 578 and 584 6881020B80 1GENERAL 1GENERAL Alpha Gold GENERAL Product Overview Table 0-1. Indicators Display Location and Meaning Icon Annunciator Message/Status Function Menu Other Set Time or Set Alarm Selector Set Time and Alarm Locked Message Lock Message Cursor on Locked Message Unlock Message Maildrop Message with Alert Enabled Maildrop Alert On Set Chirp Alert in Choose Alert Screen Cursor on Maildrop Message with Alert Enabled Maildrop Alert Off Maildrop Message with Alert Disabled Cursor on Maildrop Message with Alert Disabled Notebook Message(s) Add to Notebook Cursor on Notebook Message Message in Memory Cursor on Message, or New Message when flashing Memory Full Delete Message MAY 16, 2005 1-7 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-1. Indicators Display Location and Meaning Icon Annunciator Message/Status Function Menu Other Delete All Messages Print Message Print All Messages Truncated Non-Ideographic Message Non-Ideographic Message Continued Alphanumeric Missing Fragment Indicator Long Numeric Missing Fragment Indicator 24 Hour Time AM Time PM Time Full Battery 3/4 Full Battery 1/2 Full Battery 1/4 Full Battery Low Battery Out of Range 1-8 MAY 16, 2005 Alpha Gold GENERAL Product Overview Read Button (J) The Read button is used to turn the pager on and read messages stored in memory. When the pager is off, a single push of the Read button turns the pager on (refer to Figure 1-1). As the pager is turned on, it displays the Power-up screen and generates the Power-up alert (refer to Figure 1-2). N P Figure 1-2. Power-up Screen When the pager is on, the Read button is used to display the Message/Status screen (refer to Figure ommmmmm j 12:00x 01/01/00 Figure 1-3. Message/Status Screen After eight seconds of no pager activity, the display changes to the Standby screen (refer to Figure 1-4). N P Figure 1-4. Standby Screen When the Read button is pressed to read a message, the first screen of the message is displayed until the freeze time expires or a key is pressed (refer to Figure 1-5). A Message Continued indicator (t) indicates the message is continued. This indicator toggles with the last character of the display. If there is no character in the last character location, the indicator flashes. 01:PLEASE COME TO MY OFFICE TO DISCUSS THE COMPLETED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS t Figure 1-5. First Screen of a Message MAY 16, 2005 1-9 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview When a message is displayed, each press of the Read button advances the display to the next four lines. The date and time a message was received is displayed at the end of the message as shown in (refer to Figure 1-6). BRING CURRENT FY BUDGET SHEETS 12:00x 01/01/00 Figure 1-6. Last Screen of a Message Pressing and holding the Read button causes a fast scroll through the message. The freeze and fast scroll times are programmable with the PPS. When the Read button is pressed while a Function menu or a Set Function screen is displayed, the pager displays the Message/Status screen (refer to Figure 1-3) without saving any changes. Function Button (K) The Function button is used to activate the special functions. When the Function button is pressed, the Function menu icons and prompts are displayed on the bottom two lines of the display. The icon corresponding to the active function blinks and the appropriate prompt is displayed above it (refer to Figure 1-7). The Function button also operates the display backlighting when pressed and held for 2 seconds. om j ESCAPE l v L r q a A C g d u Y Z Figure 1-7. Function Menu Left Button (H) The Left directional button is used to scroll to the first screen of the previous message while reading a message or to move the cursor to the left. Right Button (I) The Right directional button is used to scroll to the first screen of the next message while reading a message or to move the cursor to the right. Up Button (F) The Up directional button is used to scroll to the first screen of the current message while reading a message or to move the cursor up. It is also used to increment the time in the Set Time and Alarm screen. When pressed and held, the Up button causes a continuous increment. 1-10 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Down Button (G) The Down directional button is used to scroll down through a message one line at a time. It is also used to decrement the time in the Set Time and Alarm screen. When pressed and held, the Down button causes a continuous decrement. Paging Operation Unication Alhpa Gold pager can be configured to accept alphanumericdisplay, ideographic-display pages, numeric-display, and tone-only pages. When a message is received, the pager emits a 2 or 12 second alert depending on pager programming. A new message is indicated by a flashing arrow (o). After the message is stored and 8 seconds of no pager activity lapses, the display changes to the Standby screen. Also, the On annunciator icon (N) in the upper left-hand corner of the display flashes. Reading any part of the message removes the unread message indication (the On icon no longer flashes). Features and Options The following information describes features and options of the Unication Alpha Gold pager. Some pager features are programmable using the PPS. The PPS User’s Guide listed in “Specifications” provides additional information about programmable features. MAY 16, 2005 1-11 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-2. Standard Features Pager Type Message Storage Description POCSAG Paging Feature Personal Messages are located on the first line; older messages are located to the left. The last message received is always the farthest right message (except for duplicate messages). When the farthest right message slot is full and a new message arrives, all messages are shifted as far left as possible, filling in all gaps with the newest message placed to the right. Maildrop Messages are stored in a designated slot on the second line of the display. A maildrop message sent on address or source 1 is stored in slot 1, a message sent to address or source 2 is stored in slot 2, and so on. Personal Message Notebook Up to 255 personal messages can be stored in the Personal Message Notebook. The Personal Message Notebook is represented by on the first line of the display. Maildrop Message Notebook Up to 255 maildrop messages can be stored in the Maildrop Message Notebook. The Maildrop Message Notebook is represented by on the second line of the display. Automatic Message Deletion - Personal Messages When all personal message slots are occupied or there is insufficient unused personal message memory, the oldest unprotected read message is deleted to make room for the new message. If all messages are unread, the oldest unprotected, unread message is deleted. Automatic Message Deletion - Maildrop Messages An existing message at a particular maildrop address is deleted when a new message for that address is received (except when the new message does not contain data). However, if there is insufficient unused maildrop memory, the existing message is deleted to make room for the new message, even if the new message is to be discarded. The order of deletion is: 1. Existing message on the current maildrop address 2. Right-most read maildrop address 3. Right-most unread maildrop address Message Management When the Message Locking option is selected, the user can lock up to 10 personal messages. When the Manual Delete option is selected, the user can delete unlocked, unalarmed messages. Alarms can be set on up to 5 messages. 1-12 Message Status Icons on the Message/Status screen indicate the status of all messages. Refer to Table 1-1 for descriptions of status indicators. Retain Errored NonNumeric Message When this option is selected, the pager alerts normally if errors are detected in an alphanumeric or ideographic message. If this option is not selected, the pager does not alert, and the message is not stored. MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-2. Standard Features Pager Type Description POCSAG Paging Feature Real-Time Clock and Alarm Clock Displays the time and date, time-and-date stamps all messages, and gives an alarm indication at a preset time. The time can be changed to indicate either 24-hour or AM/PM time. If 24-hour is selected, all time stamps and alarm times are displayed in 24-hour time. If AM/PM is selected, all time stamps and alarm times are displayed in AM/PM time.The alarm can be set for a daily alarm or a one-time-only alarm. When an alarm expires, the pager either vibrates or produces an audible alert depending on the selected mode. Time-Stamping Displays the time and date a message was received at the end of that message. A screen with a typical time stamp (in U.S. format) is shown in Figure 1-6. Individual Message Alarm Allows an alarm to be attached to a particular personal message. Alarms can be set on up to 5 messages. If an individual message alarm is set on a message, that message is denoted by on the Message/Status screen. The annunciator is also displayed, even when the pager is turned off. When an individual message alarm expires, the cursor moves to the message, the s icon blinks, and the pager either vibrates or produces an audible alert, depending on the selected mode. International Date Allows the pager to be programmed to display the date in either US or international format. For example, March 30, 1997 can be displayed as 03/30/97 (U.S.) or 30/03/97 (International). Auto Alarm Turn On This feature causes the pager to automatically turn on and give an alarm alert when any type of alarm expires. The pager stays on after the alarm alert has ended. Key Click Produces an audible click when a button is pressed if the Key Click option is selected. Battery Removed If the battery is removed, the pager turns off immediately. When the battery is replaced, the pager powers up after a 2-second pause. Battery Gauge Displays a battery gauge indicator (see Table 1-1) on the third line of the display. The battery condition percentages are programmable values and vary with battery type. Low Battery Indication ). If the Low Battery Alert Displays a battery warning indicator ( or option is selected, the pager will also alert. The following takes place while the low battery condition exists: 1. Manual or 12-second audible or vibration alerts are reduced to 2 seconds. 2. Two-second audible or vibration alerts are reduced to 1 second. 3. Backlight cannot be turned on. Chirp alerts are unaffected by the low battery condition. MAY 16, 2005 1-13 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-2. Standard Features Pager Type Memory Retention Description POCSAG Paging Feature If the Non-Volatile Memory option is selected, all messages and pager settings remain in memory when the pager is turned off. If the option is not selected, messages and settings are lost when the pager is turned off. To ensure proper memory retention, turn the pager off before removing the battery. Immediately replace the old battery with a new battery. Automatic Alert Reset Alerts are typically stopped by a button press or by timing out. If the Manual Alert Reset option is selected (see Table 0-5), the message alert does not stop automatically, but waits for a key-press to stop. The Manual Alert Reset option applies only to personal and priority alerts while the pager is in the audible mode. It does not apply to maildrop, alarms, reminder alerts or when the pager is in the vibrate mode. Battery Saver Three battery-saving techniques are used by the pager: 1. The microcomputer activates the receiver circuitry for only a short period of time to search for an incoming page and then turns the receiver off for a set duration. 2. Part of the display is turned off after 8 seconds of no pager activity. During this time, only the annunciator icons are displayed. See Table 1-1 for information about the annunciator icons. 3. The microcomputer clock rate is slowed when there is no pager activity. Displays when there are too few character spaces available in the pager’s personal message memory or when all personal message slots are occupied. If the next incoming personal message has more characters than the number of available spaces in pager memory, the new message overwrites the oldest message. The Memory Full Prompt is a programmable option. Memory Full Indication Displays 1-14 when there are fewer than 135 character spaces available. User Selectable Alerts Allows the user to choose a standard alert or one of seven pleasing alerts via the Choose Alerts screen. The last pleasing alert listed in the Choose Alert screen is a programmable pleasing alert. Refer to Table 0-5 for more information about programmable pleasing alerts. The standard or pleasing alert selected on the Choose Alerts screen applies to incoming non-priority personal messages and the power-up alert. The Choose Alerts screen also allows the user to select a Chirping Alert or No Alert for non-priority personal messages. If Chirping Alert or No Alert is selected, the Standard Alert is used for the powerup alert. International Character Sets Various languages are supported by re-mapping the ASCII characters to language-specific characters. APPENDIX A provides information about the alphanumeric prompts and special character set. APPENDIX B provides information about the ideographic prompts. MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-3. Ideographic Features Pager Type Description POCSAG Paging Feature If the Errored Data Indication programmable option is selected and the pager receives a message with errored data, the display alternates Errored Message Character Symbol between the errored data and a checkerboard pattern ( ). Table 0-4. Optional Memory Features Pager Type Description POCSAG Paging Feature Maildrop messages are placed in the slot corresponding to the address number. For example, address number two message goes into the second maildrop slot. Each new maildrop message to a particular address replaces the message (if any) at that address. Maildrop messages cannot be locked, alarmed, or placed in the Personal Message Notebook. Maildrop Maildrop messages can be stored in the Maildrop Message Notebook. A duplication check is not performed on maildrop messages. Maildrop History Retain Better Maildrop Message Enable Maildrop Alert Stores up to 4 history files for each of one or more maildrop addresses. An existing maildrop message is moved to the address-specific history file when a new maildrop message is received. The oldest history file is deleted if an address has 4 history files when a new message is received. Causes a new maildrop message to replace an existing maildrop message only if the new message contains the same number or more good (non-errored) characters than the existing maildrop message. Displays the Maildrop Alert On icon ( ) or the Maildrop Alert Off icon ( ) on the Function menu when the cursor is placed on a maildrop message. Each maildrop source can be individually set to Maildrop Alert On or Maildrop Alert Off. When Maildrop Alert On is selected, the pager produces an audible chirp or short vibration on receipt of a new maildrop message. MAY 16, 2005 1-15 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-4. Optional Memory Features Pager Type Description POCSAG Paging Feature Erases all previously read, unprotected personal messages; all read maildrop messages; and all maildrop history files when the Delete All Messages icon ( ) is selected from the Function menu. Any unread or protected messages (locked, alarmed, or personal notebook) are retained in memory. Memory Cleanup A character-by-character duplication check is performed on messages meeting certain criteria. Errored characters are ignored during the check. If all nonerrored characters in two messages match, the messages are duplicated. The message with the fewest errors is kept and the other message is discarded. If both messages contain the same number of errors, the new message is discarded and the old message is flagged as a duplicate. A message flagged as a duplicate is marked as unread, and when read, is displayed before the first line of the message. Duplicate Message Detection Checks all personal messages of the same type (numeric, alphanumeric, or ideographic) and source as the incoming message. If the Address (Source) Independent option is selected, duplicate checks are performed on messages from different sources. Allows duplicated messages sent within the specified time-out period to be treated as if only one message was received. Receiving new messages during the sequential lockout period extends the lockout period for both (or all) lockedout messages. Does not apply to maildrop messages. Sequential Lockout Requires the Duplicate Message Detection option be selected. If the sequential lockout period is set to none, a duplicate message is detected immediately. Table 0-5. Optional Alert Features Pager Type 1-16 Description POCSAG Paging Feature User-Changeable Alert Mode Allows user-selection of either the audio or vibrate alert mode from the Function menu. User-Selectable Alerts Allows user-selection of a standard alert, one of seven pleasing alerts, chirp alert, or no alert (incoming pages only) from the Choose Alert screen. MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-5. Optional Alert Features Pager Type Description POCSAG Paging Feature Programmable Pleasing Alert When this programmable option is set to custom, a menu in the Pager Programming Software is used to create a pleasing alert. Vibrator The alert mode can be set to silent so the pager vibrates when a message is received. Silent Pager Operating Mode Audible alerts are disabled when the pager is programmed for the Silent Alert option. The User Changeable Alert, User Selectable Alert, and Programmable Pleasing Alert options are automatically disabled when this option is set. Disable All Alerts Audible and vibrator alerts are not available when this programmable option is selected. This option overrides all other alert options and does not allow alerts to be changed with the Set Alerts function. Retain Errored Numeric Message Allows the pager to alert as normal if errors are detected in a numeric message. Without this option selected, the pager does not alert on errored data and the errored message is not stored. Manual Alert Reset If this programmable option is selected and the pager is in audible mode, the user must manually turn off all individual, group, and priority page alerts by pressing any button on the pager. If Chirping Alert is selected from the Choose Alert screen, the pager emits a single chirp. If No Alert is selected from the Set Alerts screen, the received message is indicated in the Message/Status screen without an alert. Reminder Alert Interval and Time-out When these programmable options are selected and there are unread messages in memory, the pager generates a chirp or vibration based on the programmed time interval. However, the Reminder Alert stops after the programmed time-out period is reached. Alert Frequency The standard alert frequency can be selected when programming the pager with the Pager Programming Software. Alert Duration Non-priority personal alerts can be programmed for either 2 seconds or 12 seconds. MAY 16, 2005 1-17 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-6. Time Function Options Pager Type Description POCSAG Paging Feature Private Time Used to set daily times at which the pager automatically turns on and off. When selected, is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD. Read and Fast Scroll Time-outs Causes the pager to display the Message/Status screen when the programmable freeze time period elapses. Pressing and holding the Read button ( ) while reading a message results in a fast scroll. The fast scroll rate is programmable. Alternate Prompts The power-up prompt and all source prompts can be customized and alternate prompts can be programmed for the following functions: • Choose Alert • Lock Message • Standard Alert • Pager Disabled • Pleasing Alert • Set Private Time • Chirping Alert • Memory Full • Set Audible Alert • Set Time • Delete All Messages • Set Alarm • Delete Message • Set Time and Alarm • Escape • Unlock Message • Set Silent Alert • Go To Status Screen • Turn Pager Off • Duplicate Message • No Message Alert • Maildrop Alert On • Add to Notebook • Maildrop Alert Off • Print One Message • Print All Messages • Notebook • On • Set Message Alarm • Off • Tone Only • Group The alternate prompts can be in alphanumeric format Alphanumeric prompts and characters are listed in Appendix A. 1-18 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-7. Display Options Pager Type Auto Backlight Show Source Description POCSAG Paging Feature Causes any button press to turn on the display backlighting in low-light environments. Displays source information at the end of a message. Out-of-Range Indication Displays the Out-of-Range indicator ( , or ) on the Message/Status screen when the pager does not detect a synchronization codeword from the paging terminal within the programmed time period. The indicator is displayed until the pager is no longer out of range. If the Out-of-Range Alert option is also selected, the pager alerts when it goes out of range. Function Menu Display Selects the type of Function menu display. 1. Ideographic mode: prompts or icons. 2. Alphanumeric mode: prompts, icons, or both. Auto-Contrast Adjustment Automatically adjusts the LCD contrast voltage at power-up according to the programmed value. Errored Data Indication Causes the pager to display a special non-transmittable error character ( ) to represent an error or bad data. The display alternates between the errored data and a checkerboard pattern ( ). Zoom in:The pager shall display the messae 2 line mode Zoom out:The pager shall display the message 4 line mode Zoom Message Preview Status screen. The user can scroll left or right to display the first line of adjacent messages. MAY 16, 2005 1-19 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-8. Printing Options Pager Type Description POCSAG Paging Feature Manual Printing If enabled, messages can be printed by selecting the Print icon while the pager is installed in a mechanical interface connected to a Universal Programming Interface configured for printing. Data Inversion If enabled, messages are automatically printed if the pager is installed in a Pager Mechanical Interface connected to a Universal Programming Interface configured for printing. Table 0-9. RF Options Pager Type Data Inversion Description POCSAG Paging Feature High-side or low-side injection is selected with this programmable option. Programmable for a signaling rate of 512, 1200, or 2400 baud. Signaling Rate Selection POCSAG Any Frame 1-20 Supports a maximum of 4 pager codes. A code can be located in any frame. Frequency The pager’s carrier frequency must be programmed to ensure proper radio frequency (RF) performance of the pager. Receiver IC Type Set at the factory according to receiver frequency, but can be reset in the field if the receiver type is changed. Refer to the applicable PPS User’s Guide listed in the “Related Publications” section to change this setting. MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Table 0-10. Over-the-Air Download Options Pager Type Description POCSAG Paging Feature Disables over-the-air (OTA) programming. Pagers with this option set to YES must be programmed using the Pager Mechanical Interface and the Pager Programming Software. OTA Programming Disabled Disables the audible reset after OTA programming. Silent OTA Programming Download Security Level Programming security level is set to none or maximum. When set to maximum, a password is required to program the pager using a Pager Mechanical Interface (a password is always required to program the pager via OTA). Dead Pager Disables the pager if the download procedure is attempted incorrectly eight times and requires the microcomputer be replaced. One successful download (with the proper password) before the pager is “dead” resets the download counter. Operating Instructions This section provides information about operating the advanced functions of the Unication Alpha Gold pager. Refer to the applicable operating instructions listed in “Specifications” for further information. Moving a Message into a Message Notebook Messages can be stored in notebooks. Personal messages can be moved into the Personal Message Notebook and maildrop messages can be moved into the Maildrop Message Notebook. A message is moved into a notebook by: 1. Selecting the desired message on the Message/Status screen. 2. Pressing the Function (K) button. 3. Scrolling to the u icon. 4. Pressing the Function (K) button again. Setting the Time and Alarm The time and/or the alarm is changed by: 1. Selecting the Clock icon (v) in the Function menu. The Set Time /Alarm screen is displayed. 2. When the Set Time/Alarm function is first selected, the Set Time function is active. The active function is indicated by blinking circles at the beginning and the end of the first line and the prompt displayed on the third line (refer to Figure 1-8). MAY 16, 2005 1-21 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview a. b. When the circles are blinking: • Use the Up and Down buttons (F and G) to toggle between the set time and set alarm functions. • Use the Left and Right buttons (H and I) to move across the fields of the active function. When the circles are not blinking: • Use the Up and Down buttons (F and G) to change values within the selected field. • Use the Left and Right buttons (H and I) to move across the fields. • Pressing and holding the Up or Down button (F or G) scrolls through the values appropriate to the field. v3:32y06/08/94 Kc4:00y--/--/--K SET ALARM Figure 1-8. Set Time and Alarm Screen with Set Alarm Function Active 3. When the desired time is displayed, press the Function button (K) to store the new time and date. If the Read button (J) is pressed before the Function button is pressed, the time change is not stored. Set Alarm The alarm can be set for a daily alarm (indicated by --/--/-- in the Set Alarm screen) or a one-time-only alarm by modifying the date field to contain a specific date. When the desired alarm time is displayed, the Function button (K) is pressed to store the new alarm time and date. If the Read button (J) is pressed before the Function button is pressed, the alarm time change is not stored. To activate or deactivate the alarm, the cursor must be positioned on the Alarm icon in the Set Alarm screen. The Up or Down button (F or G) is used to set the alarm on ( c) or off (e). When the alarm is activated, the icon is displayed on the standby screen (refer to Figure 1-9). N Q Figure 1-9. Standby Screen with Alarm Annunciator 1-22 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Product Overview Using the Private Time Function Select the Private Time (L) in the Function menu to display the Set Private Time screen (see Figure 1-10). Use the Left and Right buttons (H and I) to move the cursor left or right through the time fields. Use the Up and Down buttons (F and G) to modify the individual fields. • The first field shows the Private Time icon that indicates the function is set to either On (L) or Off ( M). • The second field specifies the time the pager is to turn on, and the third field specifies the time the pager is to turn off. 1. 2. • At the end of each time field, y or w (or x) is displayed, indicating the time is displayed in either 24-hour or 12-hour clock notation, respectively. ON OFF M 0:00y 0:00y Figure 1-10. Private Time Setting Screen This function is not enabled if the Private On time is the same as the private Off time. When the Private Time programmable option is selected and set to On in the Private Time screen, the Private Time icon is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD (refer to Figure 1-11). The Private Time icon is displayed even if the pager is turned off. L N Figure 1-11. Standby Screen with Private Time Annunciator If the programmable Private Time Alert option is selected, the pager chirps or vibrates when the Private Time function turns the pager on or off. MAY 16, 2005 1-23 GENERAL Alpha Gold Theory of Operation Theory of Operation The Unication Alpha Gold pager consist of a radio frequency (RF) receiver section and a microcomputer-controlled decoder section. A message is received via an RF carrier that is frequency modulated by a coded binary sequence. There are two types of receivers available for these pagers: the standard receiver and the Zero Intermediate Frequency (ZIF) receiver. The circuitry in the standard receiver performs the RFto-IF conversion and the frequency demodulation. The circuitry in the ZIF receiver performs the RF-to-ZIF conversion and the frequency demodulation. The decoder section processes the coded data using digital techniques, and controls the message memory, LCD, and alert tones depending on the pager model and type of message received. For more information regarding paging code formats, see the “Pager Maintenance Reference Manual.” (Refer to the list of related publications in the Part Numbers section of this manual to obtain the number for this manual.) Block diagrams are provided to show the typical functions of a: • Dual Conversion POCSAG pager None of the diagrams illustrate a pager with a synthesized receiver. Operating Power Operating power for both the receiver and decoder boards is obtained from the battery. On the receiver board, a 1-volt regulator supplies the RF circuitry with power. The decoder board generates 3 volts dc through the linear support module. This voltage is supplied to the microcomputer, linear support module, the character ROM, external RAM, and the display driver integrated circuit (IC). The display driver IC generates an internal 9 volts supply to correctly bias the LCD. 1-24 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Theory of Operation General Circuit Description of Dual Conversion POCSAG Pagers The following information describes the general theory of operation for the Unication Alpha Gold dual conversion POCSAG pagers. Figure 0-1 displays a typical functional block diagram for a dual conversion POCSAG pager. RF Board Block Diagram ANT Logic Board Block Diagram IF IC LCD Module LNA BAND PASS FILTER Addr. &data Bus 120 x32 pixel 1st MIXER 1st IF Filter 2 nd MIXER 2nd IF Filter DET A RAM SRAM 128K bytes Control Bus =>4 Icon LCD Data & Control Bus Beep Key Button MCU Vibrator EL Module OSC Regulator Multiplier Battery Detector OSC2 32768 Hz Photo-transistor 20.95MHz Vbat Vbias RF Interface H/W Decoder VCO Flex or pocsag Control Bus OSC1 4.19 MHz Control Bus Programmer RS232 EEPROM 2K bytes Control Bus Vbat DC-DC Converter Vcc Figure 0-1. Typical Dual Conversion POCSAG Pager MAY 16, 2005 1-25 GENERAL Alpha Gold Theory of Operation Decoder The decoder consists of the microcomputer, Display module, external memory The Microcomputer performs the following: • Controls the receiver circuits, powering them up and down at the proper time intervals. • Decodes the binary information received. • Stores messages in external RAM • Generates the alert tones and patterns • Processes user inputs from the keypad • Controls and writes to the Display module The Linear Support module performs the following: • Provides boosted dc voltage to all circuits. • Monitors battery conditions. • Drives the lamp, speaker, and vibrator motor. • Monitors boosted dc voltage. External Memory The external memory consists of the following: • 32k x 8 static performance storage. The Display module performs the following: • Provides LCD bias. • Displays data from the microcomputer. 1-26 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance Maintenance This section provides instructions for the disassembly of Unication Alpha Gold pager. Special tools are listed at the end of this section. An additional list of tools used in maintaining a pager is in the Pager Maintenance Reference Manual (refer to the Related Publications list in the Part Numbers section of this manual for the manual number). This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge and component damage. Removing the Battery 1. 2. Ensure the pager is turned off. Locate the ribbed battery-door lock on the back of the pager as shown in Figure below. To unlock the battery door, slide the lock away from the battery door as far as it can go. 3. While pressing on the battery door, slide the door in the direction of the arrow on the door as shown in Figure. Lift the end of the door and remove it completely. Remove the battery by prying the positive end up with a disassembly tool. 4. 5. MAY 16, 2005 1-27 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance Replacing the Battery 1. Position the new AA-size battery so the “+” and “−” markings on the battery match the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Putting the battery in the wrong way (incorrect battery polarity) causes all messages to be erased. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Insert the new battery, pressing it against the negative contact until the positive end is seated. Check the battery-door lock and ensure it is in the fully open position. Place the battery door over the battery so the latches on the door are inserted in their respective latch slots. Slide the door closed. (Best results occur with the battery door laying flat on the battery.) An audible click indicates the door is properly seated. Lock the door in place by sliding the ribbed battery-door lock toward the battery door. Removing the Back Cover 1. 2. 3. 1-28 Remove the battery door and battery as described in the earlier procedures. Turn the pager so its back is facing up. Remove the 4 screws by using the T6 (star head) screw driver. MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance 4. Use the disassembly tool to disengage the first locking tab in the battery compartment by carefully prying outward (refer to Figure below). TION MAY 16, 2005 1-29 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance 5. After step 4 you can easily remove the back cover. Removing the Receiver Board 1. 1-30 Remove the battery door, battery, and back cover as described in the earlier procedures. MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance 2. Hold the decoder board down and gently pry the receiver circuit board up and away from the decoder circuit board at a point near the interconnect socket. When the pins of the interconnect socket are disengaged, the board can be lifted away. Removing the Snubber Pad 1. 2. Remove the battery door, battery, back cover and receiver board as described in early precedures. Hold the snubber pad and remove it from the decoder board. MAY 16, 2005 1-31 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance Removing the Decoder Board 1. 2. Remove the battery door, battery, back cover, receiver board and snubber pad as described in the earlier procedures. Hold the decoder board and remove it from the the top cover. Removing the Vibrator Motor 1-32 1. Turn the back cover so the vibrator PCB is facing up. 2. Remove the 3 screws from the vibrator PCB. 3. Hold the vibrator PCB and remove it from the back cover. MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance LCD Module Removal 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery, battery door, latch band, back cover, receiver board, shock pad, and decoder board as described in the earlier procedures. Disengage the LCD module light-diffuser catches by using the pointed end of the disassembly tool. Position the Heat Seal Connector (HSC) repair fixture facing you with the pull handle for PCB retention/removal on the right. Place the decoder and LCD module in the fixture (refer to Figure below). HSC FIXTURE LCD LEADS MAY 16, 2005 1-33 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance 4. 5. Carefully lift the front edge of the LCD module to expose the leads. Apply heat with a soldering iron or hot air machine to the leads across both solder areas until the whole LCD module is detached from the decoder board. Be careful not to overheat and burn the decoder board (refer to Figure below). LCD Module Replacement 1. 2. 3. 4. 1-34 Clean the solder pads with an appropriate cleaner and allow to air dry. Apply a thin, even layer of flux on the solder pads and use a soldering iron to dispense solder on the solder pads (pre-tin). (Ensure there is no bridging of the solder between the pads). Clean the pre-tinned solder pads and allow to air dry. Position the new LCD module on the decoder board with the leads over the pads. MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance 5. Place the LCD module in the fixture (refer to Figure below). HEAT SHIELD 0162 486C 01 EXPOSED LEADS PULL HANDLE 6. 7. 8. 9. Slide the heat shield from left to right and from front to back to expose the leads and pads on the decoder. Align the leads with the pads and tack solder one end of the leads and pads. Start from the unsoldered end of the flex circuit and heat with a soldering iron or hot air machine. Gently push the leads down onto the solder pads using the disassembly tool (refer to Figure below). Use a gentle downward motion onto the decoder and not a sweeping sideways motion, which tends to cause solder bridging between the pads. HEAT SHIELD LCD MODULE EXPOSED LEADS 10. Clean the solder pads and leads and allow to air dry. 11. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive strip on the light diffuser frame. MAY 16, 2005 1-35 GENERAL Alpha Gold Maintenance 12. Connect the module switch pad to the frame locating pin by gently pressing them together. 13. Engage the light diffuser catches with the two slots on the edge of the decoder board. 14. Replace the decoder board, shock pad, receiver board, back cover, latch band, battery, and battery door as described in the earlier procedures. 1-36 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Unication Alpha Gold pager's circuitry is contained in two individual sections. One section is the receiver board, and the other is the decoder board. To disassemble the pager and remove the major assemblies, refer to the Maintenance section of this manual. Leadless-component technology requires the use of specialized equipment and procedures for repair and servicing of this pager. If you are not sufficiently familiar with leadless-component repair techniques, it is recommended you defer maintenance to qualified service personnel and service shops. Irreparable damage to the pager can result from service by unauthorized personnel. Unauthorized attempts to remove or repair parts can void any existing warranties or extended performance agreements with the manufacturer. Test Equipment The following table lists the test equipment unique to Unication Alpha Gold pager. Either the listed items or equivalents are to be used. Table 1-12. Specific Tools and Test Equipment for Unication Alpha Gold Pager EQUIPMENT TYPE APPLICATION HSC Repair Fixture Used to hold LCD in place when soldering to decoder. Alignment back cover Required for alignment POCSAG programming kit (584-specific Pager Mechanical Interface, POCSAG Pager Programming Software, and instruction manual) Required to read and/or program POCSAG pager options Receiver/decoder interconnect cable To connect the receiver and decoder circuit boards during troubleshooting PC programming interface (120 Vac) or PC programming interface (220 Vac) Interface between the programmer and the PC. Includes interface unit and applicable transformer/cables. For a list of additional test equipment, refer to the Pager Maintenance Reference Manual (refer to the Related Publications list in the Part Numbers section of this manual for the manual number). MAY 16, 2005 1-37 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Preliminary Checklist Use the following table as a quick reference guide to determine the probable cause of some common pager problems and where to find more details. Table 1-13. Preliminary Troubleshooting Checklist Malfunction General pager functions Paging Sensitivity Probable Cause Check all pager functions using selfdiagnostic test and check Components are bad Details General Section - Troubleshooting Test Procedures = Pager Maintenance Reference Manual Expected values = Receiver Sections Pager does not power up No display or partially active display No page/inactive data port a) Battery voltage low or incorrect polarity b) 4.19 MHzclock not present a) Broken LCD b) Damaged display contacts Poor connection receiver board socket Decoder Section Decoder Section Receiver Sections No alerts on power up Improper or no voltage: requires check of system voltage, clock, reset, and transducer Decoder Section Can not page a) Codeplug and encoder improperly coded b) Decoder and receiver sockets not solder properly at joints Decoder Section Switch pad or switch and contacts dirty Decoder Section Low cell Decoder Section a) Wires and solder joints not making contact with PCB b) PPS options not programmed Decoder Section Transducer contacts corrupted Decoder Section Buttons do not respond No Backlighting No vibrator alerts No audible alerts Circuit checks provide wrong readings Components are bad Procedure = Pager Maintenance Reference Manual Expected values = Receiver Sections 10 dB rise failure Pager is improperly aligned. Realign according to procedure 10 dB rise procedure = Pager Maintenance Reference Manual Alignment procedure = Receiver Sections Improper Gain measurements Components are bad Gain measurement procedures = Pager Maintenance Reference Manual Expected values = Receiver Sections 1-38 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Self-Diagnostic Feature Placing the pager in self-diagnostic mode erases ALL messages from memory. POCSAG Pagers 1. 2. Ensure the pager is turned off. Press the following sequence of buttons in rapid succession: Left H, Right I, Function K, and Left H. a. The LCD displays pager-specific information when first entering the self-diagnostic mode. The first LCD line displays: P169xxx - Ryyyy b. xxx represents ITL for international models, and yyyyy denotes the software version. The second LCD line displays: POCSAG zzzz mm 3. zzzz is the baud of the pager and mm is the memory size. Press the Read button ( ) to enter self-diagnostic mode 1 (display test pattern 1). The following is displayed: 4. Press the Read button ( following is displayed: ) to enter self-diagnostic mode 2 (pixel test pattern 2). The 5. Press the Read button ( ) to enter self-diagnostic mode 3 (audio alert test). The alert sounds and the following is displayed: MAY 16, 2005 1-39 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting 6. 7. Press the Read button ( ) to stop the alert. Press the Read button ( ) to enter self-diagnostic mode 4 (vibrator test). The pager vibrates and the following is displayed: 8. 9. Press the Read button ( ) to stop the vibrator. Press the Read button ( ) to enter self-diagnostic mode 5 (receiver on and chirp test). The pager produces an audible chirp and the following is displayed: 10. Press the Read button ( ) to enter self-diagnostic mode 6 (quick page test). Quick page is used for factory testing purposes. Do not use for troubleshooting purposes. The pager produces an audible chirp and the following is displayed: 11. Press the Read button ( ) to enter self-diagnostic mode 7 (display backlighting test). The display backlighting turns on and the following is displayed: 12. Press the Read button ( ) to enter self-diagnostic mode 8 (RAM test). This mode tests the external RAM and the integrity of the data and address lines connecting the microcomputer to the external RAM. This is accomplished by writing data to the external RAM and reading it back to the microcomputer. If the data read back from the external RAM is the same as that which was written, a is displayed. If the data is not the same, an is 1-40 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting displayed. The or is displayed on the first line within 10 seconds of entering this test mode. The following is displayed upon successful test completion: 13. Press the Read button ( ) to exit the self-diagnostic mode. MAY 16, 2005 1-41 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Failure analysis of RF board can be divide into following reasons • Sensitivity bad • Center frequency deviation • Local oscillator fail • Power circuit abnormal • No data or wave distortion Alignment Procedure Synthesized receivers are tuned to the middle of the bandsplit at the factory for optimal performance across the band. To ensure optimal performance is m a in tain ed ,e xe c ute the tu nin g d o w n lo a d fro m the P P S to p u t the pa g e r in the m id d le of th e b an d . T h is freq u e nc y is ca lle d the “ tun in g fre qu e n cy ” an d is d iffe re nt fo r e ve ry b a n d sp lit. The Unication Alpha Gold pager is aligned at the factory to provide peak performance over a long period of time. If alignment is ever required, use the following procedure 1. Turn on the RF circuit: To turn on the RF circuit, short the EC by soldering a wire to both pads. 2. Ensure a battery with a minimum output of 1.5 volts is installed in the pager. 3. Connect the test equipment. 4. Align the pager according to the alignment procedure described below.. 1-42 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Sensitivity bad RF board sensitivity bad is the issue which often happened in pager, the issue might be happen with antenna matching, pre-amplifier, filter, Mixer, Oscillator fail. In th is section , w e d iscu ss sen sitivity ba d ca u sed b y a n ten n a m atch cir cu it an d pre-amplifier circuit. Following is the simple estimative rule. B a sic S ettin g : Put probe of scope on TP4, scope AMPL is set in 10mv/DIV. Set time base in 1us/DIV, adjust signal from load antenna directly, increase or decrease SG output level, let the wave (of trace) on scope around +/- 20mV. T r ou ble sh ootin g: Rotate VC1 by ceramic tooling tool, check TRACE which is shown on scope, if there are two time to reach a pick. YES: Antenna is norm al, adjust TRACE to the highest, then check next stage. NO: Check Loop antenna LA which is cold solder or not, check VC1 which is d a m a g ed or n ot, ch eck C 1 , C 2, C 3, C 4 fa il or n ot. Center frequency deviation Center deviation is one of the reason for sensitivity bad, when TP20 is produced,error of receiving frequency is within +/-50Hz (25℃ ).Because of temperature change, violent vibration when transport or pager is fall down when user careless will cause center frequency of receiver deviation. When TP20 is designed, the issue has been concerned so it can receive frequency normally. When local oscillator frequency +/- 1KHz, sensitivity decrease around 2dB. Frequency deviation means environment temperature is 25℃ , error of frequency is over +/- 50Hz, when in above condition, it should be have trouble shooting. MAY 16, 2005 1-43 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Basic setting: Connect probe of scope with frequency counter, put probe on TP4, adjust SG to center frequency and out put signal from normal Load antenna, then increase signal until 450KHz value is shown on frequency counter, indication of GATE on frequency counter will be glitter continuously. Trouble shooting: Check frequency counter value which is 450KHz +/-50Hz or not. (When environment temperature is 25℃. YES: Local oscillator frequency is normal. NO: Adjust VC5, make frequency counter value is 455KHz +/-50Hz, if it can not be adjusted to 450KHa signal, to check X1, C36, C37, VC5. If any parts fail, please replace it, then adjusted it after temperature turn to normal temperature. Local oscillator abnormal There are two reasons for sensitivity bad or 450KHz signal no exist. First is antenna matching circuit, pre-amplifier fail, second is local oscillator abnormal. If bias of antenna matching, pre-amplifier circuit is normal, and no parts is damaged, it might be caused by Local Oscillator abnormal. Trouble shooting: Measure voltage of TP9 by Multi-meter, rotate VC4 by ceramic tuning tool to check it can be adjust to DC 1.5V or not. YES: PLL circuit, LPF circuit ( U2, R20, R21,C33,C32, C31, C38, C39, C40, R16, R17, R10,C41…etc), VCO circuit ( D1, C20, C21, VC4,C22, C23, Q5, R13, C27, C25, C26, C19, R12, R11, L4…etc ) is normal, check parts of frequency multiplier, as Q6, L6, C29, C30 …etc, replace any fail parts and readjust. NO: Check 20.95MHz oscillator is normal or not, or check CLK (PIN11), PLLD (PIN12), LE (PIN13) of U2 which input from Decoder is normal or not. 1-44 MAY 16, 2005 GENERAL Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Power circuit is abnormal Measure the voltage of TP3 by multi-meter, the value should be 1.2 ~ 1.5V, if it is abnormal, to check battery voltage of Decoder board is normal or not. If it is normal, to check power of RF board is short or not. If battery power is normal, and TP2 ≒ 2.8V, then VBB ≒ 1V for RF Board regulated power supply. B ia s of tr an sistor s is: Q 1 V B E ≒ 0.7 3 V , Q 2 V B E ≒ 0.7 3 V , Q 3 V B E ≒ 0 .7 V Q 6 V B E ≒ 0.7 3 V , Q 5 V B E ≒ 0 .7 V No data or wave distortion When wave is distortion, to check baud rate of filter (R34, R35, R36, C49, C50, C51...etc), and replace fail parts. MAY 16, 2005 1-45 DECODER Alpha Gold 6881020B80 578 and 584 2DECODER 2DECODER DECODER Contents Contents Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Power-up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Page Search Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Page Alert/Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Off/Memory Retention Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 CircuitDescription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Linear Support Module . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Microcomputer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 External RAM, Character ROM and Display Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 No Alerts on Power-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Good Power-up Alert, But No Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Good Power-up Alert, But Cannot Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Buttons Do Not Respond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 No Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Messages Lost When Pager Is Turned Off or the Primary Battery Is Removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 No Vibrator Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 No Audible Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 6881020B80 MAY 16, 2005 2-i 578 and 584 6881020B80 2DECODER 2DECODER Alpha Gold DECODER Operating Modes Operating Modes There are four basic modes of operation for the Unication Alpha Gold pager decoders: power-up, page search, page alert/display and off/memory retention. Power-up Mode Unication Alpha Gold decoders operate in one of two power-up modes, depending on the condition (at or below minimum voltage) of the primary battery. Primary Battery At or Above Minimum Voltage A normal power-up occurs in one of two ways: insert a battery with at least 1.24 volts, or press (Read) after the pager has been turned off. The linear support module boosts the primary battery voltage to generate the 3. Vdc VCC supply for the decoder, and the microcomputer executes its initialization code. With the peripheral circuits initialized, a power-up alert is issued and the pager proceeds to enter the page search mode. The primary battery voltage must exceed 1.24 Vdc for the pager to power-up in this mode. Primary Battery Below Minimum Voltage If a primary battery with a voltage below 1.24 Vdc but greater than 1.00 Vdc is inserted in a pager, the pager powers up and gives a low battery alert. Paging performance with a low battery is poor. If the primary battery is below 1.00 Vdc, the pager does not power up. It remains in the Off/ Memory Retention mode. Page Search Mode Page search is the main operating mode of Alpha Gold pagers. Page search mode operation is divided into battery-saver and data-decoding intervals. The pager software determines when the pager shifts from battery-saver mode to data-decoding mode and back again through the use of one of the microcomputer internal timers. Page search operation varies the POCSAG pagers as follows: Battery-saver Interval POCSAG pagers utilize battery-saver intervals. During battery-saver intervals, the microcomputer generally is in a low-speed, low-power mode and the decoder is operating at a clock frequency pocsag 32768 Hz for approximately 80% of the time (low-speed clock rate). When the pager is not in a battery-saver interval, the microcomputer internal frequency synthesizer boosts the external crystal frequency of 4.19 MHz Data-decoding Interval - POCSAG Pager In the data-decoding mode, the receiver circuitry is powered on by asserting the proper signal levels on port lines PG5, PG4, PG3, and PG2 (TP16, TP15, TP14, and TP13 respectively). If a preamble, sync, or address codeword is not detected, the decoder turns off the receiver circuitry and reverts to the battery-saver mode until the next data-decoding interval. MAY 16, 2005 2-1 DECODER Alpha Gold Operating Modes Page Alert/Display Mode A button press or an incoming message changes the operating mode from page search to page alert/display. Button Press If a button is pressed, an interrupt is generated in the microcomputer and the software determines which button was pressed and the correct response. The microcomputer turns on the voltage multiplier that is internal to the LCD module causing the respective LCD pixels pattern to display. Incoming Message If the display mode is entered due to an incoming message, the incoming message is stored in the external RAM (U4) and the pager generates the required alert pattern output through port line U10 PIN26 to the associated transducer circuitry: Q1, R2, and SPEAKER. If the silent mode is selected, the microcomputer sets port line U10 PIN3 to a logic 0, turning on the vibrator driver. The microcomputer looks at the message data stored in U4 and retrieves the appropriate character data from either the internal ROM . It then writes the display data to the display module and turns on the display. Certain messages such as the time, date, and function prompts are stored within the microcomputer itself. Off/Memory Retention Mode The pager is turned off by selecting the Turn Pager Off option from the Function menu. When the pager is off, the microcomputer disables the display, the receiver circuitry, transducers, A/ D converter, and the SCI port used for programming and reverts to the low-speed clock rate. While the pager is off, the linear support module continues to boost the battery voltage to 3 Vdc, and the pager retains all messages and time/date information in memory. The microcomputer remains inactive until the Read button is pressed, turning the pager on or until the pager is placed in self-diagnostic mode. When the primary battery is removed, U10 pin 24 toggles low to alert the microcomputer and the microcomputer shuts down all circuitry except the crystal oscillator. The back-up battery (BAT1) supplies the operating voltage for the entire decoder. If the programmable Memory Retention option is set to yes, protection circuitry prevents loss of messages if the primary battery is removed without turning the pager off. However, it is highly recommended the pager be turned off first. If the primary battery is returned within 2 seconds, the pager reverts to the Standby (blank) screen without issuing an alert. If more than 2 seconds elapse without the primary battery, the pager powers up and issues an alert when the primary battery is re-inserted (refer to “Power-up Mode”). 2-2 MAY 16, 2005 Alpha Gold DECODER Circuit Description Circuit Description The decoder consists of the following main functional blocks: The linear support module (U9) The microcomputer module (U10) The RAM module (U4) Signal Processor (U11 in POCSAG only) The display module • • • • • Refer to “Theory of Operation” in the GENERAL section for a functional block diagram. Power Like the receiver, the operating power is obtained from the battery. However, unlike the receiver which has a 1-volt regulator, the decoder uses the power from the battery and generates 3 volts through the Linear Support module. This voltage is supplied to the microcomputer, external RAM, and the display driver IC. The display driver IC generates an internal supply to correctly bias the LCD. The memory backup battery (BAT1) is used to preserve the real-time clock information and the contents of the message memory during primary battery changes. If the backup battery is fully charged, all memory and time data is retained in the pager for at least five minutes after the primary battery is removed. A new primary battery must be installed for at least 24 hours to fully recharge the backup battery. The pager does not power up without a primary battery. The circuitry present in the pager prevents loss of memory provided the pager is off at the time the primary battery is removed. Linear Support Module The linear support module (U9) generates a boosted dc voltage for the microcomputer, RAMand display. It can terminate the microcomputer operation by generating a reset signal when the operating voltage for the decoder drops below 2.63V. Other circuitry included on the linear support module are: • A circuit that alerts the microcomputer when the battery is removed or in a low cell state • A transducer driver, vibrator driver and EL driver • Backup battery circuitry Microcomputer Module The microcomputer (U10 ) controls the overall operation of the decoder.All data transfers to and from the microcomputer are done across the eight-bit data bus. The microcomputer sends data to and retrieves data from the external RAM and sends commands to the display module via this bus. The functional blocks of the microcomputer are listed below. POCSAG microcomputer • Microprocessor • Microcomputer ROM • Microcomputer RAM MAY 16, 2005 2-3 DECODER Alpha Gold Circuit Description POCSAG microcomputer • Analog/Digital (A/D) Converter • Bit Synchronizer • Phase Lock Loop Clock Synthesizer • Two Serial Communications Interfaces (SCI) • Two Serial Peripheral Interfaces (SPI) • Keypad Decoder • I/O lines The program in microcomputer ROM controls the receiver circuits, powering them up and down at the proper time intervals (microcomputer2 also decodes the receiver audio data). The microcomputer ROM program also decodes the binary information received, stores the received message in external RAM module U4, generates the alert tones, processes user inputs from the keypad, and generates the display screen. The microcomputer contains a crystal oscillator circuit that operates with an external 4.19 MHz crystal oscillator. This oscillator provides the clock for the microcomputer. However, during data decoding periods or when the display is turned on, the internal frequency synthesizer boosts the external crystal oscillator frequency to the higher frequency required to perform those operations. One SCI (U10) is used by the pager to communicate with the Pager Programming Software when setting or changing software options of the pager. The A/D converter(U10) is used to read an input voltage from the phototransistor circuit to determine when to turn on the display backlighting. External RAM and Display Modules The external RAM (U004) is either 32k x 8 static random access memory. Message data from the microcomputer is first written to the external RAM when the pager’s address is detected and is then read from the external RAM by the microcomputer to display the message. The display module receives data for display from the microcomputer . The data is stored in the RAM circuitry on the display driver IC prior to its output to the LCD. The display driver IC has an internal voltage generator that boosts VCC to the appropriate voltage for the LCD glass. It also contains temperature compensation circuitry to maintain an acceptable display contrast over temperature extremes. 2-4 MAY 16, 2005 Alpha Gold DECODER Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section contains the following common conditions requiring troubleshooting of the decoder board: • No alerts on power-up • Good power-up alert, no display • Good power-up alert, but cannot page • Buttons do not respond • No backlighting • Messages lost when pager is turned off • Messages lost when primary battery is removed • No vibrator alerts • No audible alerts Refer to the trouble shooting charts in the following paragraphs and the diagnostic waveforms on the schematic diagram in the appropriate supplement as a guide to troubleshooting the decoder board. No Alerts on Power-up Use the following instructions and Figure 2-1 to troubleshoot this problem. 1. System Voltage Checks − Ensure a battery with a minimum output of 1.3 volts is installed in the pager. Also, ensure good contact is made with the decoder board. VCC must be at least 3 volts. 2. Clock Checks − Check the microcomputer side of resistor R7 for a sinusoidal frequency of 4.19 MHz with an amplitude swing between VCC and ground. 3. Reset Checks − Check pin 1 of U6 to ensure the line remains high (within 100 mV of VCC). This line pulses low periodically if there is a problem with the microcomputer or U6, otherwise it remains high. An oscilloscope is needed to monitor this line. If this line is low, check the voltage at U6, pin 1. If the voltage is high, replace U10; if the voltage is low, replace U6 4. Audible Alerts Check − Check the waveform at the transducer when powering up. If the waveform is okay, replace the transducer. Check for a 3 V peak-to-peak, 3.2 kHz waveform (with standard alert) at the base of Q1. If the correct waveform is present, replace Q1; otherwise, replace U10. MAY 16, 2005 2-5 2-6 MAY 16, 2005 REPAIR CONTACTS. FAIL CHECK TRANSDUCER CONTACTS. OK VERIFY codeplug IS NOT UNPROGRAMMED. OK CHECK THE VOLTAGE ON U6, PIN 1> 3.0 V. OK CHECK WAVEFORM AT MICROCOMPUTER SIDE OF R7. OK CHECK FOR VCC at 3 V. > 2.9 Vdc OK CHECK FOR VCC AT U9 PINS 2 (1.3 V). START OK FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL REPLACE TRANSDUCER. OK VERIFY WAVEFORM AT TRANSDUCER. REPROGRAM codeplug TO DESIRED CONFIGURATION. REPAIR OR REPLACE. FAIL CHECK COMPONENTS U6. REPLACE CRYSTAL. FAIL VERIFY WAVEFORM AT THE CRYSTAL. REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TEST. FAIL CHECK FOR OPENS OR SHORTS ON VCC. REPAIR VCC CONTACTS. FAIL CHECK VCC CONTACTS. FAIL OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Figure 2-1. No Power-up REPLACE U10. FAIL VERIFY WAVEFORM AT BASE OF Q1. REPLACE U6. FAIL REMOVE U6 AND CHECK VOLTAGE ON U9 PIN 1 > 3.0 V. REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TEST. FAIL CHECK COMPONENTS R7, C29, C30. REPLACE D3. FAIL CHECK D3. OK OK OK REPLACE Q1. REPLACE U10. FAIL VERIFY NO SOLDER SHORTS/ OPENS AT U10 LEADS. REPLACE U10. REPAIR OR REPLACE L2. FAIL CHECK L2 CONTACTS AND WAVEFORM. REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TEST. FAIL CHECK FOR SOLDER SHORTS ON VCC SUPPLY. REPLACE U9. REPLACE C1, C12. FAIL CHECK C1, C12. REPLACE THE DECODER CIRCUIT BOARD. OK DECODER Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Alpha Gold DECODER Troubleshooting Good Power-up Alert, But No Display Refer to the flowchart in Figure 2-2 and the following instructions to troubleshoot this condition. 1. Verify the codeplug variable, LCD Control, is set correctly to the default value of 15. (The codeplug settings can be read with the Read a Pager function of the Pager Programming Software.) 2. Check the solder connection between the circuit board and the tab connector of the display module. Use care when inspecting the tab connector. Excessive bending of the tab connector can cause it to peel away from the circuit board and/or break at the circuit board or glass edge joint. 3. 4. With the display turned on, check the following components for the specified square waveforms: R16 Switching waveform from 0 V to 3 V at 31.25 kHz, typical C20 Switching waveform from 3 V to 9 V at 17.30 kHz, typical C19 Switching waveform from 3 V to 8 V at 4.95 kHz, typical Check the voltage across C28. With the display turned on, the voltage should be <7 and < 9 V. START VERIFY codeplug LCD CONTROL VARIABLE IS SET CORRECTLY. OK VERIFY GOOD SOLDER CONNECTION BETWEEN LCD TAB AND DECODER PCB. FAIL REATTACH DISPLAY MODULE OR REPLACE WITH NEW MODULE. OK CHECK WAVEFORM AT C20 C19 AND R16. FAIL CHECK C20, C19 AND R16. FAIL REPLACE C20, C19 AND R16. OK REPLACE DISPLAY MODULE. OK CHECK VOLTAGE AT C28 IS 7 - 9 Vdc. OK REPLACE DISPLAY MODULE. FAIL CHECK R14 R13, AND C28. OK REPLACE DISPLAY MODULE. FAIL REPLACE FAULTY R14, R13, AND C28. Figure 2-2. Good Power-up Alert But No Display MAY 16, 2005 2-7 DECODER Alpha Gold Troubleshooting Good Power-up Alert, But Cannot Page Refer to the flowchart in Figure 2-3 and the following instructions to troubleshoot this condition. 1. Ensure the codeplug and encoder have proper code and data polarity. 2. Verify the pager’s receiver is working correctly by paging it with a known good decoder board. 3. Check the decoder and receiver sockets and their solder joints. START ENSURE THE codeplug AND ENCODER HAVE PROPER CODE AND DATA POLARITY. FAIL PROGRAM THE codeplug OR ENCODER. OK CHECK DECODER AND RECEIVER SOCKET AND SOLDER JOINTS. FAIL REPLACE THE FAULTY SOCKET. FAIL TROUBLESHOOT THE RECEIVER. OK VERIFY RECEIVER WITH A GOOD DECODER. OK REPLACE THE DECODER. Figure 2-3. Good Power-up Alert But Cannot Page 2-8 MAY 16, 2005 Alpha Gold DECODER Troubleshooting Buttons Do Not Respond Refer to the flowchart in Figure 2-4 and the following instructions to troubleshoot this condition. 1. Verify the switch pad is clean and free of debris. Clean it if necessary. 2. Ensure the switch and the circuit contacts are also clean. 3. Test to ensure the corresponding test points (see schematic) drop to 0.1 V when the correct button is pressed. 4. Make sure the switch pad is correctly oriented and not interfering with the pager housing when reassembled. START SWITCH PAD IS CLEAN AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS? NO CLEAN THE SWITCH PAD WITH A BRUSH. YES CHECK SWITCH PAD CONTACTS. FAIL REPLACE SWITCH PAD. OK VOLTAGE AT TEST POINTS S1 - S6 < 0.1 V WHEN PRESSED. FAIL REPLACE U10. Figure 2-4. Buttons Do Not Respond No Backlighting Use the following instructions and the flowchart in Figure 2-5 to troubleshoot this condition. 1. Make sure the low battery indicator is not activated. If it is, change the primary battery. Always ensure a battery with a minimum charge of 1.3 volts is used when testing the backlight feature. MAY 16, 2005 2-9 DECODER Alpha Gold Troubleshooting 2. Verify the backlighting is activated correctly by pressing the Function button (K) for more than 1 second, then releasing. . START ENSURE FUNCTION SWITCH PRESSED > 1 SECOND WHILE IN THE DISPLAY MODE. CHECK U2 pin5, 3V. OK REPLACE EL. FAIL REPLACE U10. Figure 2-5. No Backlighting Messages Lost When Pager Is Turned Off or the Primary Battery Is Removed Refer to the flowchart in Figure 2-6 and the following instructions to troubleshoot this condition. 1. Check the memory options and ensure they provide the desired operation. 2. Check the back-up battery voltage after ensuring a fresh primary battery is installed in the pager for at least 12 hours. The back-up battery must measure at least 2.8 V. If not, replace the back-up battery. START ENSURE codeplug IS PROGRAMMED FOR THE CORRECT MEMORY OPTIONS. CHECK BACKUP BATTERY. FAIL REPLACE BACKUP BATTERY. OK REPLACE U9. Figure 2-6. Lost Messages 2-10 MAY 16, 2005 Alpha Gold DECODER Troubleshooting No Vibrator Alerts Use the following instructions and the flowchart in Figure 2-7 to troubleshoot this condition. 1. Ensure the pager is in silent mode. 2. Activate the Set Alerts screen. Make sure No Alerts is not selected in the Set Alerts screen. 3. Check the options set with the Pager Programming Software to ensure vibrator alerts are enabled and the power-up and alarm alert frequencies are correctly set. 4. Check the springs and the spring contacts to ensure they are in good condition and making contact with the printed circuit board. 5. Verify there is no flux or other residue on either the circuit board or vibrator contacts. 6. Check the operation of the vibrator by placing 1.3 Vdc across the terminals. START PROGRAM PAGER codeplug FOR VIBRATOR. CHECK SPRING CONTACTS. FAIL REPAIR SPRING CONTACTS. OK CHECK THE VIBRATOR SPRINGS. FAIL REPLACE SPRINGS. OK CHECK PC BOARD CONTACTS FOR CLEANLINESS. FAIL CLEAN PC BOARD CONTACTS. OK FAIL CHECK VIBRATOR. REPLACE VIBRATOR. OK DURING ALERT, VOLTAGE U10, PIN 3 < 02. V. FAIL REPLACE U10 OK REPLACE Q2. Figure 2-7. No Vibrator Alerts No Audible Alerts Use the following instructions and the flowchart in Figure 2-8 to troubleshoot this condition. 1. Verify the pager is in the audio mode and not the silent alert mode (check for the Speaker icon, s). 2. Activate the Set Alerts screen. Make sure No Alerts is not selected in the Set Alerts screen. MAY 16, 2005 2-11 DECODER Alpha Gold Troubleshooting 3. 4. 5. Check the options set with the PPS to ensure vibrator alerts are enabled and the power-up and alarm alert frequencies are correctly set. Verify the transducer contacts are okay. Monitor the waveform at the transducer with an oscilloscope while alerting. If the waveform is accurate, replace the transducer. If it is not, check for a square wave signal at the base of Q1. If the signal is present, replace Q1; otherwise, replace U10. START PROGRAM PAGER codeplug FOR ALERT. ENSURE PAGER IS IN AUDIO MODE. CHECK TRANSDUCER CONTACTS. FAIL REPAIR CONTACTS. OK VERIFY WAVEFORM AT TRANSDUCER PIN 1. FAIL REPLACE TRANSDUCER. OK VERIFY WAVEFORM AT BASE OF Q1. FAIL REPLACE U10. OK REPLACE Q1. Figure 2-8. No Audible Alerts 2-12 MAY 16, 2005 VHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold 578 and 584 6881020B80 3VHF RECEIVER VHF RECEIVER Contents 3VHF RECEIVER Contents Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Circuit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Antenna and RF Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Mixer Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 O s c i l l a t o r F r e q u e n c i e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 MAY 16, 2005 3-i 578 and 584 6881020B80 3VHF RECEIVER 3VHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold VHF RECEIVER Specifications Specifications AARD406/7X Receivers Frequency Stability: (-10°C to +50°C with +25°C reference) 15 ppm of reference frequency Spurious and Image Rejection: 55 dB below carrier EIA Selectivity: 60 dB at ±25 kHz 512 Baud 1200 Baud 2400 Baud Paging Sensitivity (µV per meter) 5.7 8 10.3 Power Consumption (mA average): 1.00 1.15 1.35 Battery Life: (days at 0.15 pages per hour and full-capacity alkaline battery) ≈ 85 ≈ 80 ≈ 65 Battery Life: (at 2 pages per day, fullcapacity alkaline battery, with a collapse of 4) Not Applicable SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE MAY 16, 2005 3-1 VHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold Circuit Description The following information describes the circuitry specific to the Unication Product Family Alpha Gold pager with a synthesizer receiver board. RF circuit structure of Alpha Gold is as RF diagram. RF signal is received by antenna circuit, then get into RF-amplifier circuit which is low noise and high gain, signal is amplified about 20dB, afterwards pass through band pass filter to filter out noise. After that, to mix oscillator signal (L01) which characteristic is excellent, it will filter out noise and send IF1 signal to IF IC, then restore receiving data to connect DECODER circuit. Antenna Circuit Alpha Gold uses Loop Antenna, add matching circuit L0, C1, C2, C3, C4, VC1, R19, D2 … etc, it makes amplifier circuit can work in low noise condition, and resonate to receiving frequency. RF-amplifier & Filter Circuit • RF-amplifier Circuit:It amplifies signal which is received by antenna circuit on needed strength in best noise figure. RF-amplifier Circuit of Alpha Gold uses series connection which composed of Q1 and Q2 to amplify structure. The structure can gain the circuit to the max, and improve sensitivity. • Filter Circuit:It filter out all signal except carrier, makes receiver to have good sensitivity and image rejection. Circuit components for the part includes bias with R1, R2, C5 and C6, load and filter circuit with L1, L2, C9, C8, C7, C7_1, VC2, D4, R18. C11 will couple RF signal to mixer circuit. Oscillator Circuit Feature of Alpha Gold receiving circuit is stable and frequency can be changed any time. It uses feedback and temperature compensation circuit which composed of PLL IC (U2), low-pass filter circuit, Colpitts oscillators circuit and frequency multiplier circuit to resonate stable oscillator frequency. • PLL IC (U2) Circuit:PLL IC is a integrated circuit which handle frequency compound specially, DECODER board provides data of oscillator frequency to PIN11 (CLK), PIN12 (Data), PIN13 (LE) of PLL IC ,PIN1 and PIN2 of PLL IC connect to 20.95 MHz Crystal oscillator (X1, C36, C37, VC5) for offering sequence. PIN5 of PLL IC output to low-pass filter which composed of C38, R16, C39, R17, C40, C41, R10 and filter out high frequency noise for offering a stable voltage to VCO Oscillator circuit. • VCO Oscillator Circuit:The circuit changes D1 capacitance through voltage which provide by LPF, resonate programming frequency. Components are composed of D1, C20, C21, VC4, C22, C23, Q5, R13, C27, C25, C26, C19, R12, R11, L4 provide bias circuit C24 provides a feed back circuit to PLL IC. • Frequency Multiplier Circuit:Oscillator signal is multiplied by Q6, then take out triple multiplier through L6, C29. It couples to Mixer by C30 which are components of power and bias for offering low noise power. 3-2 MAY 16, 2005 VHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold Mixer Circuit Mixer is to mix RF signal (Fr) and first local oscillator signal (Flo), and it will bring the first intermediate frequency which is lower frequency (21.4MHz), the circuit composed of Q3, C12, R4, L3, C13, R6, R5 is bias. L3, C13 are Tank circuit. Q3 mixes Fr and Flo, then take out 21.4MHz first intermediate signal (IF1) by L3 and C13. IF1 = Fr – Flo. IF1 signal will couple to Crystal filter by through F1. IF IC Circuit:IF IC is an integrated circuit for dealing with intermediate frequency only. The function as following. • Second Local Oscillator(LO2):Colpitts crystal composed of PIN1 which oscillating frequency is 20.95MHz. • Mixer:Mixer of the IC is double balance type, the first intermediate signal which is 21.4MHz input through PIN20, after correct circuit by matching, IF1 will output with 450KHz second intermediate frequency, which is produced by local oscillating signal mixer. And it will output through PIN3. • Limiter:Signal of IF2(450KHz) output from PIN3, it is usually received into ceramic filter for filtering out noise which is out the channel, signal will back to inner IC through PIN5, it is amplified about 100dB and limited the voltage amplitude for dealing with detector. • Detector:It is composed of quadrature type detector. Discriminator connects F3 to PIN8 in IC and R31. The phase of the modulated FSK signal is shifted. • Baud Rate Filter:Before data outputs to Decoder, for avoiding interference of noise to cause incorrect message rate too high. Noise of data which is detected should be filter out. Circuit is composed of OP amplifier which is inner IC, and match by R34, R35, R36, C49, C50, C51.It will become a Butterworth low-pass filter. Signal will be input from PIN11, then the internal part amplify to PIN12, take out data signal of NRZ through FSK comparing circuit from PIN15, finaly connect PIN3 of J1. • Regulating and stabling circuit:For avoiding characteristic abnormal this is caused by changing of RF circuit. PIN18 of IFIC offers 1.0 regulating and stabling power. The power offers Alpha Gold bias of the first local oscillator, mixer, PLL circuit and VCO circuit. Power Saving Circuit Power saving control is a control signal EC which sent by PIN13 of CONNECTOR J1.Turn it on when it connect to IFIC PIN13 ”H”, RF circuit will start to receive message right away. Turn it off when it is “L”, and RF circuit won’t work. At standby mode, it can save power. MAY 16, 2005 3-3 VHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold Tuning Synthesized receivers are tuned to the middle of the bandsplit at the factory for optimal performance across the band. To ensure optimal performance is maintained,execute the tuning download from the PPS to put the pager in the middle of the band. This frequency is called the “ tuning frequency” and is different for every band split. Alignment Procedure Unication Alpha Gold pagers is aligned at the factory to provide peak performance over a long period of time. If alignment is ever required, use the following procedure 1. Turn on the RF circuit: To turn on the RF circuit, short the EC by soldering a wire to both pads. 2. Ensure a battery with a minimum output of 1.5 volts is installed in the pager. 3. Connect the test equipment. 4. Align the pager according to the alignment procedure described below. Signal generator setup Frequency = Center frequency of each band Amplitude signal output = -30dbm FM encoder = 4.5KHz deviation Tuning VCO voltage Measure voltage of TP9 by Multi-meter, rotate VC4 by ceramic tuning tool to make the voltage measured on TP9 is 1.5V Tuning center frequency deviation Connect probe of scope with frequency counter, put probe on TP4, adjust SG to center frequency and out put signal from normal Load antenna, then increase signal until 450KHz value is shown on frequency counter, indication of GATE on frequency counter will be glitter continuously. Adjust VC5, make frequency counter value is 450KHz +/-50Hz. Tuning RF-amplifier Connect probe of scope with frequency counter, put probe on TP4, adjust SG to center frequency and out put signal from normal Load antenna, then increase signal until 450KHz value is shown on frequency counter, indication of GATE on frequency counter will be glitter continuously. Adjust VC2, make frequency counter value 450KHz has maximal amplitude. Tuning Antenna Connect probe of scope with frequency counter, put probe on TP4, adjust SG to center frequency and out put signal from normal Load antenna, then increase signal until 450KHz value is shown on frequency counter, indication of GATE on frequency counter will be glitter continuously. Adjust VC1, make frequency counter value 450KHz has maximal amplitude. 3-4 MAY 16, 2005 VHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold Oscillator Frequencies - POCSAG Pager Oscillator Frequencies - POCSAG Pager Table 3-1. First and Second Oscillator Frequencies for VHF CARRIER FREQ. (MHz) 1ST OSC. FREQ. RANGE (MHz) 2ND OSC. FREQ. (MHz) 143.0000-153.0000 60.8-65.8 20.95 153.0000-163.0000 65.8-70.8 20.95 163.0000-174.0000 70.8-76.3 20.95 fc = 2fo + 21.4 MHz (143.000-174.000 MHz) MAY 16, 2005 3-5 UHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold 578 and 584 6881020B80 8UHF RECEIVER 8UHF RECEIVER UHF RECEIVER Contents Contents Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circuit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna and RF Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixer Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Saving Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OscillatorFrequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAY 16, 2005 4-i 4-1 4-2 4 -2 4-3 4-3 4-4 4-5 578 and 584 6881020B80 8UHF RECEIVER 8UHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold UHF RECEIVER Specifications Specifications AARE Receivers Frequency Stability: 5 ppm of reference frequency from -10°C to +50°C with +25°C reference Spurious and Image Rejection: 50 dB below carrier EIA Selectivity: 55 dB at ±25 kHz 512 Baud 1200 Baud 2400 Baud 6 8 10.3 Power Consumption (mA average): 1.00 1.15 1.35 Battery Life: (days at 0.15 pages per hour and full-capacity alkaline battery) ≈ 85 ≈ 80 ≈ 65 Paging Sensitivity µV per meter (typical/maximum) SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE MAY 16, 2005 4-1 UHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold Specifications Circuit Description The following information describes the circuitry specific to the Alpha Gold Product Family Alpha Gold pager with a synthesizer receiver board. RF circuit structure of Alpha Gold is as RF diagram. RF signal is received by antenna circuit, then get into RF-amplifier circuit which is low noise and high gain, signal is amplified about 20dB, afterwards pass through band pass filter to filter out noise. After that, to mix oscillator signal (L01) which characteristic is excellent, it will filter out noise and send IF1 signal to IF IC, then restore receiving data to connect DECODER circuit. Antenna Circuit Alpha Gold uses Loop Antenna, add matching circuit L0 L0_1, C1, C2, C3, C4, C1_1, C1_2 VC1, R19, D2 … etc, it makes amplifier circuit can work in low noise condition, and resonate to receiving frequency. RF-amplifier & Filter Circuit • RF-amplifier Circuit:It amplifies signal which is received by antenna circuit on needed strength in best noise figure. RF-amplifier Circuit of Alpha Gold uses series connection which composed of Q1 and Q2 to amplify structure. The structure can gain the circuit to the max, and improve sensitivity. • Filter Circuit:It filter out all signal except carrier, makes receiver to have good sensitivity and image rejection. Circuit components for the part includes bias with R1, R2, C5 and C6, load and filter circuit with L1, L2, C9, C8, C7, C7_1, VC2, D4, R18. C11 will couple RF signal to mixer circuit. Oscillator Circuit Feature of Alpha Gold receiving circuit is stable and frequency can be changed any time. It uses feedback and temperature compensation circuit which composed of PLL IC (U2), low-pass filter circuit, Colpitts oscillators circuit and frequency multiplier circuit to resonate stable oscillator frequency. • PLL IC (U2) Circuit:PLL IC is a integrated circuit which handle frequency compound specially, DECODER board provides data of oscillator frequency to PIN11 (CLK), PIN12 (Data), PIN13 (LE) of PLL IC ,PIN1 and PIN2 of PLL IC connect to 20.95 MHz Crystal oscillator (X1, C36, C37, VC5) for offering sequence. PIN5 of PLL IC output to low-pass filter which composed of C38, R16, C39, R17, C40, C41, R10 and filter out high frequency noise for offering a stable voltage to VCO Oscillator circuit. • VCO Oscillator Circuit:The circuit changes D1 capacitance through voltage which provide by LPF, resonate programming frequency. Components are composed of D1, C20, C21, VC4, C22, C23, Q5, R13, C27, C25, C26, C19, R12, R11, L4 provide bias circuit C24 provides a feed back circuit to PLL IC. • Frequency Multiplier Circuit:Oscillator signal is multiplied by Q6, then take out triple multiplier through L6, C29. It couples to Mixer by C30 which are components of power and bias for offering low noise power. 4-2 MAY 16, 2005 UHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold Specifications Mixer Circuit Mixer is to mix RF signal (Fr) and first local oscillator signal (Flo), and it will bring the first intermediate frequency which is lower frequency (21.4MHz), the circuit composed of Q3, C12, R4, L3, C13, R6, R5 is bias. L3, C13 are Tank circuit. Q3 mixes Fr and Flo, then take out 21.4MHz first intermediate signal (IF1) by L3 and C13. IF1 = Fr – Flo. IF1 signal will couple to Crystal filter by through F1. IF IC Circuit:IF IC is an integrated circuit for dealing with intermediate frequency only. The function as following. • Second Local Oscillator(LO2):Colpitts crystal composed of PIN1 which oscillating frequency is 20.95MHz. • Mixer:Mixer of the IC is double balance type, the first intermediate signal which is 21.4MHz input through PIN20, after correct circuit by matching, IF1 will output with 450KHz second intermediate frequency, which is produced by local oscillating signal mixer. And it will output through PIN3. • Limiter:Signal of IF2(450KHz) output from PIN3, it is usually received into ceramic filter for filtering out noise which is out the channel, signal will back to inner IC through PIN5, it is amplified about 100dB and limited the voltage amplitude for dealing with detector. • Detector:It is composed of quadrature type detector. Discriminator connects F3 to PIN8 in IC and R31. The phase of the modulated FSK signal is shifted. • Baud Rate Filter:Before data outputs to Decoder, for avoiding interference of noise to cause incorrect message rate too high. Noise of data which is detected should be filter out. Circuit is composed of OP amplifier which is inner IC, and match by R34, R35, R36, C49, C50, C51.It will become a Butterworth low-pass filter. Signal will be input from PIN11, then the internal part amplify to PIN12, take out data signal of NRZ through FSK comparing circuit from PIN15, finaly connect PIN3 of J1. • Regulating and stabling circuit:For avoiding characteristic abnormal this is caused by changing of RF circuit. PIN18 of IFIC offers 1.0 regulating and stabling power. The power offers Alpha Gold bias of the first local oscillator, mixer, PLL circuit and VCO circuit. Power Saving Circuit Power saving control is a control signal EC which sent by PIN13 of CONNECTOR J1.Turn it on when it connect to IFIC PIN13 ”H”, RF circuit will start to receive message right away. Turn it off when it is “L”, and RF circuit won’t work. At standby mode, it can save power. MAY 16, 2005 4-3 UHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold Specifications Tuning Synthesized receivers are tuned to the middle of the bandsplit at the factory for optimal performance across the band. To ensure optimal performance is maintained,execute the tuning download from the PPS to put the pager in the middle of the band. This frequency is called the “ tuning frequency” and is different for every band split. Alignment Procedure The Alpha Gold pagers is aligned at the factory to provide peak performance over a long period of time. If alignment is ever required, use the following procedure 1. Turn on the RF circuit: To turn on the RF circuit, short the EC by soldering a wire to both pads. 2. Ensure a battery with a minimum output of 1.5 volts is installed in the pager. 3. Connect the test equipment. 4. Align the pager according to the alignment procedure described below. Signal generator setup Frequency = Center frequency of each band Amplitude signal output = -30dbm FM encoder = 4.5KHz deviation Tuning VCO voltage Measure voltage of TP9 by Multi-meter, rotate VC4 by ceramic tuning tool to make the voltage measured on TP9 is 1.5V Tuning center frequency deviation Connect probe of scope with frequency counter, put probe on TP4, adjust SG to center frequency and out put signal from normal Load antenna, then increase signal until 450KHz value is shown on frequency counter, indication of GATE on frequency counter will be glitter continuously. Adjust VC5, make frequency counter value is 450KHz +/-50Hz. Tuning RF-amplifier Connect probe of scope with frequency counter, put probe on TP4, adjust SG to center frequency and out put signal from normal Load antenna, then increase signal until 450KHz value is shown on frequency counter, indication of GATE on frequency counter will be glitter continuously. Adjust VC2, make frequency counter value 450KHz has maximal amplitude. Tuning Antenna Connect probe of scope with frequency counter, put probe on TP4, adjust SG to center frequency and out put signal from normal Load antenna, then increase signal until 450KHz value is shown on frequency counter, indication of GATE on frequency counter will be glitter continuously. Adjust VC1, make frequency counter value 450KHz has maximal amplitude. 4-4 MAY 16, 2005 UHF RECEIVER Alpha Gold Oscillator Frequencies Oscillator Frequencies Table 8-1. First and Second Oscillator Frequencies for UHF CARRIER FREQ. (MHz) 1ST OSC. FREQ. RANGE (MHz) 2ND OSC. FREQ. (MHz) 450.0000-460.0000 107.15-109.65 20.95 460.0000-470.0000 109.65-112.15 20.95 Frequencies not listed use 44.545 MHz for 2nd oscillator fc = 4fo + 21.4 MHz (450–470 MHz) MAY 16, 2005 4-5 Diagram Alpha Gold 578 and 584 6881020B80 8UHF RECEIVER 8UHF RECEIVER UHF RECEIVER Contents Contents PCB Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Receiver Board PCB Diagram (VHF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Receiver Board PCB Diagram (UHF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Decoder Board PCB Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Schematic Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Receiver Board Schematic Diagram (UHF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Receiver Board Schematic Diagram (VHF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Decoder Board Schematic Diagram (UHF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 MAY 16, 2005 5-i Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Alpha Gold VHF Receiver Board V1.4 PCB diagram Figure 5-1 Receiver Board TOPOVERLAY MAY 16, 2005 5-1 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-2 Receiver Board TOPOVERLAY 5-2 MAY 16, 2005 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-3 Receiver Board BOTTOMOVERLAY MAY 16, 2005 5-3 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-4 Receiver Board BOTTOMOVERLAY 5-4 MAY 16, 2005 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Alpha Gold UHF Receiver Board V1.6 PCB diagram Figure 5-51 Receiver Board TOPOVERLAY MAY 16, 2005 5-5 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-6 Receiver Board TOPOVERLAY 5-6 MAY 16, 2005 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-7 Receiver Board BOTTOMOVERLAY MAY 16, 2005 5-7 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-8 Receiver Board BOTTOMOVERLAY 5-8 MAY 16, 2005 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram VHF Decoder Board PCB Diagram Figure 5-9 Decoder Board TOPOVERLAY MAY 16, 2005 5-9 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-10 Decoder Board TOPOVERLAY 5-10 MAY 16, 2005 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-11 Decoder Board BOTTOMOVERLAY MAY 16, 2005 5-11 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-12 Decoder Board BOTTOMOVERLAY 5-12 MAY 16, 2005 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-13 Decoder Board GNDLAYER MAY 16, 2005 5-13 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-14 Decoder Board HILAYER 5-14 MAY 16, 2005 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-15 Decoder Board LOWLAYER MAY 16, 2005 5-15 Diagram Alpha Gold PCB Diagram Figure 5-16 Decoder Board POWERLAYER 5-16 MAY 16, 2005 Diagram Alpha Gold Schematic Diagram . Receiver board VHF Schematic Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 VBB R3 100R R5 100R C54 1U R2 560R D C6 100N C5 10N C10 10N L1 68N VC2 3-10P R1 22K C12 100N C9 *.* C7 *.* L0 L2 *.* R4 56K D L3 1U C13 56P R6 10P C2 *.* C3 *.* D3 BAV70 VC1 3-10P C7_1 *.* Q1 2SC5226 R18 22K VCC C11 0.5P 220N Q3 BFT25 *.* D4 1SV270 1 2 C30 *.* F2 450KHz 5 2 D2 1SV270 R19 22K C43 100N6 4 R15 560R C45 22P R11 C15 1N C14 1N 1K5 C19 10N C26 10U L4 *.* C25 10N R14 100K C28 10N C29 *.* L6 *.* D1 1SV270 F3 450KHz TP3 39P C21 20P C41 1N VC4 3-10P C22 *.* C23 *.* Q5 BFT25 R13 560R C24 10P B C36 20P 3 4 R16 TP9 5 4K7 6 C38 10N 7 8 C40 100N ALM FSKOUT FSKREF QC IFOUT BS QUAD LPOUT AFOUT LPFIN C32 10N 19 C53 18 OPEN 17 16 14 C 13 12 11 KA8513BD R35 33K R31 3K3 C51 10N R36 33K R39 100K R37 12K EC C50 560P C49 3N3 XIN XOUT VDD NC TEST FR OPA LE DOP DATA VSS CLK FIN LD VCC NC + 16 15 B TP6 TP7 TP8 14 J1 PLE PDATA PCLK TX 13 12 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 11 VBAT 10 R21 9 C33 1U FS8107 3R3 C52 33U 22R TP0 VBB TP1 R20 C31 33U + TP2 R38 100K TP5 15 R32 1 C37 33P C39 10N REGCONT U2 2 R17 6K8 C46 100N VCC IFIN 20 12K C42 10P X1 20.950MHZ VC5 3-10P VCC C47 47N Q6 2SC5226 C27 *.* 9 10 R34 33K C20 R10 22K 7 8 R12 100R REGOUT DEC + C44 10U 5 3 VBB C GND OSC2 MIXOUT 4 1 RFIN OSC1 3 TP4 Q9 3906 R41 U1 3 Q2 2SC5226 R22 3K3 C55 C8 C4 *.* C56 10P L5 3U9 2 1 ANT C1 *.* R30 68K F1 21.4MHz ALM QC FSKOUT EC VDD 3K3 C34 10N Female A A Title ADII RF BOARD VHF *.* PCB V1.4 BOM 03-07-30 Size Number Revision 1.4 B Date: File: 1 2 3 4 5 30-Jul-2003 Sheet of F:\ADII\PCB\RF BOARD\sch\90ADII.DDBDrawn By: Mingo_Hsu 6 Figure 5-17 Alpha Gold VHF Receiver Board Schematic Diagram MAY 16, 2005 5-17 Alpha Gold Diagram Schematic Diagram Receiver board UHF Schematic Diagram 1 2 3 4 6 5 VBB R3 100R R5 100R C54 1U R2 560R D C6 100N C5 180P R1 22K C1_2 3-10P 6P L0_1 ANT C1 C2 8P2 *.* L2 12N C12 100N C9 VC2 3-10P C7 N/A 3P3 R4 56K D L3 1U R6 10P C13 56P F1 21.4MHz Q2 2SC5226 Q1 2SC5226 C3 15P D3 BAV70 C1_1 7P VCC C11 C8 220N 0.2P Q3 BFQ67 *.* 1 D4 ISV270 OSC1 F2 450KHz 2 VCC 5 D2 1SV270 C43 100N 6 C14 1N C15 1N C45 22P C19 C26 10U L4 100N C25 10N C28 10N R14 5K6 C29 L6 12N *.* F3 450KHz R10 22K TP3 C21 *.* C41 1N VC4 3-10P C22 15P C23 *.* Q5 BFQ67 R13 1K5 C24 10P B 1 2 C37 33P 3 4 R16 R17 8K2 TP9 5 4K7 C39 10N 6 C38 10N 7 8 C40 100N C32 10N BS QUAD LPOUT AFOUT XIN TEST XOUT VDD FR OPA NC LE DOP DATA VSS CLK FIN VCC TP2 14 C 13 12 11 LPFIN KA8513BD R35 33K R31 3K3 C51 10N R36 33K C49 3N3 R39 100K R37 12K R40 12K C50 560P LD NC + 16 15 EC B TP6 TP7TP8 14 J1 PLE PDATA PCLK TX 13 12 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 11 VBAT 10 R21 9 C33 1U FS8107 3R3 C52 33U 22R TP0 VBB TP1 R20 C31 33U + R38 100K TP5 15 R32 U2 C36 20P C46 100N 16 QC IFOUT C42 10P X1 20.950MHZ VC5 3-10P VCC C47 47N Q6 2SC5226 C27 *.* FSKREF 9 10 R34 33K C20 8P2 5 R15 390R 1K5 7 8 R11 100N D1 1SV270 C44 10U + R12 100R 4 3 VBB C ALM FSKOUT OPEN 17 REGCONT DEC C53 18 REGOUT IFIN 12K 19 GND MIXOUT 4 1 20 RFIN OSC2 3 TP4 Q9 3906 R41 U1 C7_1 3P3 C30 0.5P R19 22K R22 3K3 2 2 R18 22K C56 10P C55 1 C4 *.* L5 3U9 R30 68K 3 L0 ANT VC1 C10 180P L1 12N ALM QC FSKOUT EC VDD 3K3 C34 10N Female A A Title 90ADII RF BOARD UHF *.* PCB V1.6 BOM 03-07-30 Size Number Revision 1.6 B Date: File: 1 2 3 4 Figure 5-18 Alpha Gold UHF Receiver Board Schematic Diagram 5-18 MAY 16, 2005 5 4-Aug-2003 Sheet of F:\ADII\PCB\RF BOARD\sch\90ADII.DDBDrawn By: 6 Mingo_Hsu Diagram Alpha Gold Schematic Diagram Decoder board Schematic Diagram C24 100N 75 LCD-D3 74 LCD-D4 73 LCD-D5 72 LCD-D6 71 LCD-D7 70 A0 69 A1 68 A2 67 A3 66 A4 65 A5 64 A6 63 A7 62 61 A8 60 59 A9 58 A10 57 A11 56 A12 55 A13 54 A14 53 52 HD_FILSW/ FD_FILSW 51 VCPU 1 1 C27 100N 2 R7 2M2 2 1 R10 1M Y1 4.19MHz 2 C600 1N5 CON1 14PIN 1 1 HD_RE/ FD_BS 2 2 HD_DIN/FD_NRZ 3 3 HD_QC/ FD_QC 4 4 5 FD_LEVEL 5 6 BAT_LOW 6 VBAT1 7 7 8 8 9 C601 C603 9 10 1N5 10N 10 11 HD_FILSW/ FD_FILSW 11 EE_SK/ PLL_CLK 12 12 EE_DI/PLL_DATA13 13 C702 C701 PLL_LE 14 14 270P 270P C700 270P C29 22P C30 22P C201 100N TSP3 R23 OUT IN VSS 1 TSP4 L2 SSB 0503 0805 0R C4 * BAT2 BATTERY + C40 270P C2 100N 22P R8 2M2 Y2 76.8KHz 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 NC *READY *SS SCK VSS MOSI MISO CLKOUT 2 C3 10N C34 47u(B-CASE) LX OUT L_RES L_RW L_CS LCD-D 0 LCD-D 1 LCD-D 2 LCD-D 3 LCD-D 4 LCD-D 5 LCD-D 6 Q5 R21 1M 76.8K IN 1 22P 76.8K OUT 2 R24 VCC * HD_QC/ FD_QC D2 1N4148 R6 5.6K 2 R25 10R 0 C12 47u(B-CASE) TSP10 + 3 4 5 HD_DIN/FD_NRZ6 7 TSP2 8 C1 47u(B-CASE) 1 GJ9522P OSCOUT CLK RE2 DATA RE1 TEST MADR SYNC/BUSY SEC_30 CLK_REF VSS ON 2 C35 100N 16 3 4 15 HD_CLK/ FD_CLK 14 HD_DATA/FD_MISO 13 HD_MADR R700 OUT1 VSS VDD OSC ENA 7 6 5 L3 AMB1608D601NT L4 AMB1608D601NT VCC EL C10 100N R1 150K 1M 12 8 CHV OUT2 LDR VCC HD_SYNC/FD_READY U5 76.8K OUT 11 10 9 HD_CLK_REF/FD_CLK_REF C37 56p C36 100N HD_ON/ FD_RESET EL2 C401 100P C400 100P C26 2N2 2 L1 120uH(TDK) EL1 VBAT D1 1N4148 VDD RF_DI U3 EL R22 10M U2 SM8141B + C8 100N Q4 2N2222A FD_MOSI HD_DATA/FD_MISO HD_CLK_REF/FD_CLK_REF C7 100N OSCIN RE Photo-transistor PHOTO_IN HD_SYNC/FD_READY FD_SS HD_CLK/ FD_CLK VCC U11 C32 0805 U9 AIC1642 3 LCD-D 7 PHOTO_EN U13A CIC92800 VSS VSS EXTAL XTAL VSS VDD OSCPD NC C31 R801 VBAT1 R800 2 TSP5 3 HD_QC/ FD_QC HD_RE/ FD_BS HD_ON/ FD_RESET S6 S7 SYMCLK VDD EXTS0 EXTS1 LOBAT NC C11 100N MOTOR TSP1 VCPU D3 BAT54 VBAT RC2 100N 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 M1 MOTOR SERVO D6 BAT54 BC807 L_CS L_RW L_DC L_CE LCD-D7 LCD-D6 LCD-D5 LCD-D4 LCD-D3 LCD-D2 LCD-D1 LCD-D0 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 FD_LEVEL HD_DIN/FD_NRZ BAT_LOW R18 1M A VCC U6 G690C263T71 * DVSS OSC1 AVSS VR VF VCC CC+ DUM2 OSC2 DUM1 VLL6 VLL5 VLL4 VLL3 VLL2 C2N C2P C1N C1P AVDD DVSS CE D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 DVSS CS(CLK) R/W D/C DVSS RES DVDD R303 0 R3 1K SPEAKER R4 0 1 R5 * C9 HD_FILSW/ FD_FILSW VCC 1M RESET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 VCC NC(PE*) ORG GND 93C86 Q2 BC807 + C39 * 1 R300 1M CS SK DI DO Q3 VCC RC3 * RC1 100N TSP6 BAT_REMOVE VCC C602 10N R13 220K * - S6 DOMP VCC BAT54 C202 100N S5 LEFT 2 C33 560P + R304 D5 TSP11 R16 1M VCC EE_CS EE_SK/ PLL_CLK EE_DI/PLL_DATA EE_DO 2 1 BAT_REMOVE HD_MADR HD_SYNC/FD_READY EE_CS PLL_LE EE_SK/ PLL_CLK HD_ON/ FD_RESET EE_DI/PLL_DATA 100K R20 76.8K OUT_1 BP1 VCC VBAT1 1M F_CNVSS 100N 100N 76.8K OUT 76.8K IN S2 RIGHT 1 S3 UP K3 S4 FUNCTION 2 100N C22 100N C38 * HD_RE/ FD_BS 1 R17 VCC RC4 * VBAT Q1 BC807 C20 C18 C21 100N VCC R2 1K BP C19 R14 750K C28 1U U1 TP14 CON2 VCPU R27100K K2 R28100K 2 D2 D1 D0 A0 A1 A2 VCC VSS 1 R301 1M TSP13 D4 5.6V A10 CS I/O7 I/O6 I/O5 I/O4 I/O3 Vss I/O2 I/O1 I/O0 A0 A1 A2 A10 RAMCS D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 VCC TSP12 1 S1 READ K1 HD_CLK_REF/FD_CLK_REF RESET R26100K D8 BAT54 1.8K 1M OE A11 A9 A8 A13 WE Vcc A14 A12 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1.8K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 L_CS L_DC D7 BAT54 A14 A12 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 2 U10 M30600M8-XXXGP MOTOR VCC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 OE A11 A9 A8 A13 WE NC S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 S0 *RESET 50 BAT_LOW 49 HD_RE/FD_BS 48 VCC 47 46 RAMCS F_CE 45 44 WE C5 43 42 OE VCPU 100N 41 F_EPM 40 R11 1M 39 38 R12 1M 37 36 FD_SS 35 HD_CLK/ FD_CLK 34 HD_DATA/FD_MISO 33 FD_MOSI F_BUSY F_RXD 32 31 76.8K OUT_1 VCC F_CLK 30 RXD 29 TXD F_TXD 28 27 EE_DO R9 R19 R15 26 BP P42/A18 P43/A19 P44/*CS0 P45/*CS1 P46/*CS2 P47/*CS3 P50/*WRL/*WR P51/*WRH/*BHE P52/*RD P53/BCLK P54/*HLDA P55/*HOLD P56/ALE P57/*RDY/CLKOUT P60/*CTSO/*RTS0 P61/CLK0 P62/RXD0 P63/TXD0 P64/*CTS1/*CTS0/*RTS1/CLKS1 P65/CLK1 P66/RXD1 P67/TXD1 P70/TA0OUT P71/TA0IN P72/TA1OUT R900 1M U4 32K*8 1 P12/D10 P11/D9 P10/D8 P07/D7 P06/D6 P05/D5 P04/D4 P03/D3 P02/D2 P01/D1 P00/D0 P107/AN7/*K13 P106/AN6/*K12 P105/AN5/*K11 P104/AN4/*K10 P103/AN3 P102/AN2 P101/AN1 AVSS P100/AN0 VREF AVCC P97/*ADTRG P96/ANEX1 P95/ANEX0 CS0 - 30000 - F0000 CS2 - 08000 - 27FFF P94/DA1 P93/DA0 P92/TB2I N P91/TB1I N P90/TB0I N BYTE CNVSS P87/XCIN P86/XCOUT *RESET XOUT VSS XI N VCC P85/*NM I P84/*I NT2 P83/*I NT1 P82/*I NT0 P81/TA 4I N P80/TA 4OUT P77/TA 3I N P76/TA 3OUT P75/TA 2I N P74/TA 2OUT P73/TA 1I N C25 100N AP-90 LCD VCC P13/D11 P14/D12 P15/D13 P16/D14 P17/D15 P20/A0( /D0/- ) P21/A1( /D1/D0) P22/A2( /D2/D1) P23/A3( /D3/D2) P24/A4( /D4/D3) P25/A5( /D5/D4) P26/A6( /D6/D5) P27/A7( /D7/D6) VSS P30/A8( /- /D7) VCC P31/A9 P32/A10 P33/A11 P34/A12 P35/A13 P36/A14 P37/A15 P40/A16 P41/A17 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 K1 88 K2 89 K3 90 PHOTO_IN 91 92 EL PHOTO_EN 93 94 95 VBAT1 96 97 98 L_RW 99 L_CE L_RES 100 LCD-D2 LCD-D1 LCD-D0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 VCPU U7 MC141803T C15 10N 76.8K OUT_1 NAND Title BAT1 BATTERY ADII Logic circuit (M30600M8) TSP14 * 修改RE-->RE2 Size Number Revision 1.4 A4 Date: 13-May-2003 Sheet of 1 Figure 5-19 Alpha Gold Decoder Board Schematic Diagram MAY 16, 2005 5-19