High Performance Central Site Telemetry Discriminator
Model TC-20DS





The VLF series of analog field telemetry system represents a flexible means for transmitting seismic signals through analog transmission (telephone or radio). The TC-20DS is a low power, multi channel central site discriminator. It is a field proven system, with many worldwide installations. Compared to other systems, it offers additional features, lower cost, and improved performance

The discriminator features low noise and drift, complementary filters to those found in the field telemetry system to assure a high degree of anti alias protection for digitally recorded data, a highly selective three pole input bandpass filter, fast acting squelch circuit, highly linear frequency to voltage converter, low pass and high pass data filters, and an output LED display circuit. A single PC card can be ordered in 1, 2, or 3-channel configurations thus conserving valuable rack space. The TC-20DS is low power and features a minimum of adjustments to attain maximum performance from the telemetry system. The convenient output display indicates the positive and negative offsets, permitting the user an easy visual method of verifying that each channel's offset is properly nulled. The unit is designed for the CG-x series central site racks, housing up to 26 discriminator cards or 78 individual data discriminators. For portable and rapid deployment applications an optional field case is available.

Coupled with the high performance field telemetry system (model PTS-3bgx) at the field site, this system offers the user a simple, easy to maintain, cost effective transmission system. Other system components include external multi channel multiplexer (Model PTS-9MX), lightning suppression systems (Model LPS-x), external signal band pass, high pass, or low pass filters (Model TC-70X), line amplifier (Model TC-80X), central site digitizing and recording systems (Model DAS-6102PC), and analysis software.

FEATURES
  • Demodulates up to 3 channels from a single data stream
  • Anti alias filtering
  • Fast acting squelch
  • Output LED display
  • Minimal drift
  • Low Noise
  • Minimum adjustment required
  • Easy to install and use
  • Central site or portable rack systems available
  • Expandable
  • High reliability, field proven
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT CHANNELS
Number of Input Channels: 1 through 3("x" indicates number of channels)
Audio Input Level: 15Vp-p max
Normal Input Amplitude: 500 mVp-p per carrier
Input Impedance: 100 K Ohms
Input Coupling: A/C coupled, single ended
Input Filter Type: 3 pole bandpass
Squelch Level: 125 mVp-p
Unsquelch Level: 250 mVp-p
Squelch Attack Time: 1 cycle of input signal
Squelch Release Time Delay: 2 seconds
OUTPUT
Output Level: ±5V DC for ±125 Hz deviation (nominal)
Output Level Maximum: ±5.75 VDC
Output Impedance: Less than 10 ohm
Output Noise: 5 mVp-p or less
Output Offset: 5 mVDC max
FILTERS
High Pass Filter: 0.1 Hz (others available)
Low Pass Filter: 5 pole 25 Hz Butterworth (others available)
HOW TO ORDER POWER
Basic TC-20DS Configuration The standard configuration includes 1channel and manual.
Channel Configuration

option -2 (2 channels) or -3 (3 channels)
Optional Low Pass Filters -xxLP (where xx indicates frequency)
Optional High Pass Filters option -xxHP (where xx indicates frequency)
Sensor Options

EP-105 Broadband,
SP-400 Medium Period Seismometer,
R-1 Rotational Seismometer
EV-12 Force Balanced Velocity/Accelerometer
EA-120 Force Balanced Accelerometer
Recorder Options DAS-6102 Field Recorder
DAS-6102-PC Desktop Recorder
Lightning Protection LPS-xx (depends on what is being protected, consult factory)
Other

Card Cage
Radios
Anntenas
Solar Systems
(Consult factory for correct configuration)
General Spares None
   


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 Operating Voltage: ±11 - 15 VDC (nominal)
Operating Current: 10mA per channel
USER INTERFACE
Adjustments: Bandpass filter frequency adjustment, 3 positions
A/C balance
Span
Indicators: DC positive offset (green LED)
DC negative offset (green LED)
Squelch
Front Panel Test Points: Filter out
Ground
Signal out
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: W 4" x L 9" x D 0.6" Card
Optional Field Box style: NEMA 4X die cast painted aluminum
Operating Temperature: -30°C to +65°C
Humidity: 0-100% RH, non condensing (in field case)
 
 

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