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INSTRUMENTATION DEVICES SRL
Via Acquanera 29, 22100 COMO (Italy) tel. +39.031.525391 - fax +39.031.507984 - info@instrumentation.it
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Telemetry
MULTI-MODE TELEMETRY TRANSMITTERS
PCM/FM, SOQPSK-TG, and Multi-h CPM Modulations
Available
Supports ARTM Tier 0 (PCM/FM) legacy waveform as well
as the more spectrally-efficient ARTM Tier I (SOQPSK-TG)
and ARTM Tier II (Multi-h CPM) waveforms
3rd Generation TIMTER Now Available
At less than 0.35 inches tall, new 2.0 in 3 TIMTER
transmitter can serve as a drop-in replacement for
common 0.8 inch-tall transmitters in the market
Exceptional DC-to-RF Conversion Efficiency
Draws less current than other telemetry transmitters, at
any RF output level
S and C Band TIMTER – NEW!
With output power up to 20 W, this configuration has a
carrier frequency tuning range spanning S and C bands
Tri-Band TIMTER Configuration
Highly flexible solution available with all three legacy TM
bands: lower L, upper L, and full S
TIMTER
Rack-Mount Transmitter—NEW!
Up to six TIMTER transmitters with separate clock, data,
and RF ports in a 1U chassis; Operation via serial
interface or Ethernet-based Remote Terminal Window
Rack-Mount TIMTER Transmitter
Output Power from 10 mW to 25 W
Several RF output choices, along with variable power
and dual power options for software or hardware based
power adjustment
Smallest ARTM Transmitter Now Available
1.3 in 3 nanoTX transmitter ideal for airborne
applications with strict SWAP constraints
Automatic Data Rate Tracking
Premod filtering and deviation automatically track the
data rate, with no programming or configuration required
nanoTX
Clock-Free Input Option Available
Ideal for replacing analog transmitters or for use with
encoders or cryptos that provide a data output only

TIMTER TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic
Specification
Main Section
Modulation type PCM/FM (ARTM Tier 0) SOQPSK-TG (ARTM Tier I) Multi-h CPM (ARTM Tier II)
Lower L band: 1435.5 - 1534.5 MHz
Upper L band: 1750.0 - 1855.0 MHz
Carrier frequency tuning range
Lower S band: 2200.5 - 2300.5 MHz
(For specific packages, contact
S band: 2200.5 - 2394.5 MHz
Quasonix or refer to the TIMTER Tri band: Lower L, Upper L, and S band
Transmitter Package Code document.) C band: 4400.0 - 4940.0 MHz, 5091.0 - 5150.0 MHz
S and C band: 2200.5 - 2394.5 MHz, 4400.0 - 4940.0, 5091.0 - 5150.0 MHz
5-band: 400.0 MHz - 5150.0 MHz
TIMTER single, Tri, C, and S/C bands: 10 mW, 1 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W
TIMTER S band:
10 mW, 1 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 25 W
RF output power
TIMTER 5-band:
10 mW
Option DP: Dual power, 2 settings, via baseband connector pin
Option VP: Var. power, 32 set. over approx. 24 dB range via PC, non-uni, lg step @ 1 dB
Carrier frequency tuning increment 0.5 MHz
Carrier frequency accuracy
± 2.5 ppm over temperature
± 7.5 ppm, all causes, including aging over 5 years
TIMTER:
0.1-28 Mbps (0.05-14 Mbps for PCM/FM)
Data (bit) rate, automatic rate adaptation TIMTER option HRxx: Extends upper limit to max of 46 Mbps (23 Mbps for PCM/FM)
TIMTER option LRxx: Extends lower limit to min of 50 kbps (25 kbps for PCM/FM)
TIMTER:
0.1-35 Mbps
Clock Free Data (bit) rate
With BR x command: Allows user to enter a fixed bit rate
With BR A command: Automatically detects bit rate
TIMTER: +28 ± 4 VDC standard, with optional wide voltage (WV option):
Input voltage
+6.5 to +34 VDC for 10 mW, 1 W, 2 W versions
+12 to +34 VDC for 5 W version
+21 to +34 VDC for 10 W, 20 W, and 25 W versions
TIMTER Single band, 10 mWatt: 0.3 A max; 0.25 A typical
TIMTER Single band, 5 Watt: 0.8 A max; 0.7 A typical
TIMTER Single band, 10 Watt: 1.4 A max; 1.0 A typical
TIMTER Single band, 20 Watt: 2.8 A max; 2.5 A typical
TIMTER Tri band, 5 Watt: 1.2 A max; 1. 0 A typical
TIMTER Tri band, 10 Watt: 2.0 A max; 1.5 A typical
TIMTER Tri band, 20 Watt: 3.0 A max; 2.7 A typical
TIMTER S band, 25 Watt: 3.2 A max; 2.9 A typical
Input current @ +28 VDC
TIMTER C band, 10 mWatt: 0.3 A max; 0.25 A typical
TIMTER C band, 5 Watt: 1.3 A max; 1.1 A typical
TIMTER C band, 10 Watt: 2.4 A max; 1.9 A typical
TIMTER C band, 20 Watt: 3.2 A max; 2.8 A typical
TIMTER S and C band, 10 mWatt: 0.3 A max; 0.25 A typical
TIMTER S and C band, 5 Watt: 2.3 A max; 2.0 A typical
TIMTER S and C band, 10 Watt: 3.2 A max; 2.8 A typical
TIMTER S and C band, 20 Watt: 3.6 A max; 3.2 A typical
TIMTER 5-band, 10 mWatt: 0.3 A max; 0.25 A typical
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TIMTER TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic
Power reversal
Control interface
Signal interfaces
Randomizer
Environmental Section
Operating temperature
Non-operating temperature
Operating humidity
Altitude
Reverse voltage protection
RS-232 serial control
Specification
Serial data with separate synchronous clock: R - TIA/EIA-422 (RS-422)
T - TTL (75 ohms to ground)
H - TTL (10K ohms to ground)
L - LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal)
15-stage LFSR, per IRIG 106. Selectable for bypass or enable
-40°C to +85°C (10 mW, 1 W, 5 W, 10 W models)
-40°C to +70°C (20 W and 25 W models)
-40°C to +85°C (all models)
0 to 95% (non-condensing)
Up to 100,000 ft.
Physical Section
Dimensions
Vibration
Shock
Acceleration
Connector - RF
Connector – Baseband / Primary
TIMTER 2x packages:
1.992 in 3 , 2.000” (W) x 3.000” (L) x 0.332” (H)
TIMTER 4x packages: 4.2 in 3 , 2.000” (W) x 3.000” (L) x 0.700” (H)
TIMTER 5x packages: 4.8 in 3 , 2.000” (W) x 3.000” (L) x 0.800” (H)
TIMTER 6x packages: 6.0 in 3 , 2.000” (W) x 3.000” (L) x 1.000” (H)
TIMTER 6E, 6F packages:
6.672 in 3 , 2.000” (W) x 3.000” (L) x 1.112” (H)
TIMTER 7A, 7B packages:
7.872 in 3 , 2.000” (W) x 3.000” (L) x 1.312” (H)
TIMTER 8A package:
7.590 in3, 2.000” (W) x 3.450” (L) x 1.000” (H)
TIMTER 17A package, with heat sink: 18.760 in 3 , 2.500” (W) x 3.500” (L) x 2.144” (H)
19.6 G (RMS) random, 20 Hz to 2,000 Hz, 3 axes
60 G (PK), 1/2 sine, 5 ms duration, 3 axes
100 G, 3 axes
All TIMTER: SMA female
TIMTER: MDM-15 (male or female)
TIMTER MODEL NUMBERS
Band (L = Lower L, U = Upper L, C, S, F = S and C,
M = Tri band, Q = Quad band, E = 5-band)
Baseband Interface (T = TTL, R = RS-422, L = LVDS)
PCM/FM (1 = Include, 0 = Exclude)
SOQPSK-TG (1 or 0)
MULTI-h CPM (1 or 0)
Power (00 = 10mW, 01 = 1 W, 02 = 2 W, 05 = 5 W, 10 = 10 W, 20 = 20 W, or 25 = 25 W)
Package (2D, 2E, 2F, 2G; 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F; 5A; 6B, 6C, 6E, 6F, 6G, 6H, 6J; 7A, 7B; 8A; 17A
*Contact Quasonix for package descriptions and for other available packages
Options (separate multiple options by a dash, “-“)
Q S X – V – – – S – 20 – –
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TIMTER OPTIONAL FEATURES
> AC Automatic Carrier Wave Output > LS Lower S Band
> AI Auxiliary Input > MCH Mid C Band High Limit
> AP Adapter Plate (hardware accessory) > MCL Mid C Band Low Limit
> BRx Baud Rate > MS Modulation Scaling
> C7 CP07 Control Protocol > P9 MDM-9 Accessory Board (hardware accessory)
> CE Convolutional Encoder > PF Parallel Port Frequency Programming
> CF Clock-free Baseband Interface > PM Parallel Port Mode Selection
> CG Clock Generator Output to Baseband
> PS Hardware Preset (PS2, PS4, PS8, or PS16)
Connector
> CH Lower C Band High Frequency Limit > PSK Additional PSK modes
> CL Lower C Band Low Frequency Limit > RG Reverse Gender
> CM Mid C Band (5091.0 - 5150.0 MHz) > RH Recall Holdoff
> DP Dual Power (two settings, “high” and “low”) > RN Randomizer Output to Baseband Connector
> EC Forward Error Correction / Turbo Product
Codes (TPC)
> S4 RS-422 Control
> EN Ethernet Payload Capability > SH S Band High Limit
> FM Allows the TIMTER to function as an analog > SL S Band Low Limit
FM transmitter
> FO Frequency Offset > STDN Supports Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
(PM/BPSK) mode
> GN GPS Notch (hardware option) > SWBX Switch Box
> HRxx High Bit Rate - Increases default max bit rate to > UH U Band High Limit (Upper L Band)
46 Mbps (23 Mbps for Tier 0)
> HS Hermetic Seal (hardware option) > UL U Band Low Limit (Upper L Band)
> ID Internal Clock and Data can be saved as a > US Upper S Band
power-up default
> LDPC Forward Error Correction / Low Density Parity > VF Variable FIFO Depth
Check
> LH Low Band High Limit > VP Variable power (31 settings, spanning 24 dB)
> LL Low Band Low Limit > VR Variable reference level inputs (RS-422 and TTL)
> LRxx Low Bit Rate - Decreases default min bit rate to
50 kbps (25 kbps for Tier 0)
> WV Wide input voltage range
* A complete TIMTER Product Options Matrix
is available on the Quasonix website.
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nanoTX TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic
Specification
Main Section
Modulation type PCM/FM (ARTM Tier 0) SOQPSK-TG (ARTM Tier I) Multi-h CPM (ARTM Tier II)
Carrier frequency tuning range
RF output power
Carrier frequency tuning
increment
Carrier frequency accuracy
Data (bit) rate, automatic rate
adaptation
All nanoTX models: 1435.5 - 1534.5 MHz (Lower L band)
1750.0 - 1855.0 MHz (Upper L band)
2200.5 - 2300.5 MHz (Lower S band
2200.5 - 2394.5 MHz (S band)
nanoTX and nanoPuck: 10 mW, 1 W, 2 W, 5 W, and 10 W
GMLRS:
1 W, 2 W, and 5 W
Option DP:
Dual power, 2 settings, via baseband connector pin
Option VP:
Variable power, 32 settings over approx. 24 dB range via PC (nonuniform,
largest step approximately 1 dB)
0.5 MHz
± 2.5 ppm over temperature
± 7.5 ppm, all causes, including aging over 5 years
nanoTX, GMLRS, nanoPuck: 0.1-28 Mbps (0.05-14 Mbps for PCM/FM)
nanoTX option HRxx: Extends upper limit to max of 46 Mbps (23 Mbps for PCM/FM)
nanoTX option LRxx: Extends lower limit to min of 50 kbps (25 kbps for PCM/FM)
Input voltage
Input current @ +28 VDC
Power reversal
Control interface
Signal interfaces
Randomizer
Environmental Section
Operating temperature
Non-operating temperature
Operating humidity
Altitude
Physical Section
Dimensions
nanoTX, GMLRS, nanoPuck: +28 ± 4 VDC Standard
nanoTX, GMLRS, nanoPuck with optional wide voltage (WV option):
+6.5 to +34 VDC for 10 mWatt version
+6.5 to +34 VDC for 1 Watt version
+6.5 to +34 VDC for 2 Watt version
+12 to +34 VDC for 5 Watt version
+21 to +34 VDC for 10 Watt version
nanoTX and nanoPuck 10 mWatt 300 mA max; 250 mA typical
nanoTX, GMLRS, nanoPuck 1 Watt 450 mA max; 350 mA typical
nanoTX, GMLRS, nanoPuck 2 Watt 570 mA max; 480 mA typical
nanoTX, GMLRS, nanoPuck 5 Watt 1.0 A max; 800 mA typical
nanoTX, nanoPuck 10 Watt 1.3 A max; 1.1 A typical
Reverse voltage protection
RS-232 serial control
Serial data with separate synchronous clock, TTL or TIA/EIA-422 (RS-422)
15-stage LFSR, per IRIG 106. Selectable for bypass or enable
-40°C to +85°C (10 mW, 1 W, 2 W, 5 W, and 10 W nanoTX models; 10 W nanoPuck)
-40°C to +85°C (all models)
0 to 95% (non-condensing)
Up to 100,000 ft.
nanoTX 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D package: 1.275 in 3 , 1.250" (W) x 3.400" (L) x 0.300" (H)
nanoPuck 1E, 1F package: 1.280 in 3 , 2.300” (Dia) x 0.325” (H)
GMLRS 3A package: 3.545 in 3, 1.4" (W) x 2.700" (L) x 0.938" (H)
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nanoTX TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic
Vibration
Shock
Acceleration
Connector - RF
Connector – Baseband / Primary
Specification
19.6 G (RMS) random, 20 Hz to 2,000 Hz, 3 axes
60 G (PK), 1/2 sine, 5 ms duration, 3 axes
100 G, 3 axes
nanoTX 1A and 1B: Female MMCX
nanoPuck 1E and 1F: Female MMCX
nanoTX 1C and 1D: Pigtail with Female SMA RG316 Coax
GMLRS 3A: Female SMA
nanoTX 1A and 1C package: Female 15 Pin nano
nanoTX 1B and 1D package: Female 21 Pin nano
nanoPuck 1E package: Female MDM-15 Pigtail
nanoPuck 1F package: SAMTEC FTSH-108-04-F-D
GMLRS 3A package:
Female MDM-9 and Male MDM-9
nanoTX and nanoPuck MODEL NUMBERS
Q S X – V – – – S – 20 – – HF –
Band (L for Lower L, U for Upper L, S)
Baseband Interface (T = TTL, R = RS-422)
PCM/FM (1 = Include, 0 = Exclude)
SOQPSK-TG (1 or 0)
MULTI-h CPM (1 or 0)
Power (00 = 10mW, 01 = 1 W, 02 = 2 W, 05 = 5 W, 10 = 10 W)
Package (1A = nanoTX TTL 15-pin Nano-D,1B = nanoTX RS-422 21-pin Nano-D,
1C = nanoTX TTL 15-pin Nano-D with SMA pigtail, 1D = nanoTX RS-422 21-pin Nano-D with
SMA pigtail), 1E = nanoPuck RS-422 MDM-15 pigtail, 1F = nanoPuck TTL, 1H = nanoPuck TTL
MDM-15 pigtail, 1K = nanoPuck RS-422 MDM-15 pigtail
(Other available packages shown in our transmitter product matrix PDF)
Options (separate multiple options by a dash, “-“)
Q S X – V – – – S – 20 – –
PK –
Band (L for Lower L, U for Upper L, S)
Baseband Interface (T = TTL, R = RS-422)
PCM/FM (1 = Include, 0 = Exclude)
SOQPSK-TG (1 or 0)
MULTI-h CPM (1 or 0)
Power (00 = 10mW, 01 = 1 W, 02 = 2 W, 05 = 5 W, 10 = 10 W)
Package (1E = nanoPuck RS-422 MDM-15 pigtail, 1F = nanoPuck TTL)
(Other available packages shown in our transmitter product matrix PDF)
Options (separate multiple options by a dash, “-“)
SAMPLE nanoTX PACKAGES
nanoTX 1A
nanoPuck 1F
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nanoTX OPTIONAL FEATURES
> AC Automatic Carrier Wave Output > LS Lower S Band
> AP Adapter Plate (*hardware accessory) > MK Randomizer Control
> BRx Baud Rate > MS Modulation Scaling
> C7 CP07 Control Protocol > PK nanoPuck (*hardware package option)
> CE Convolutional Encoder > PS Hardware Preset (PS2, PS4, PS8, or PS16)
> CF Clock-free Baseband Interface > PSK Additional PSK modes
> DP Dual Power (two settings, “high” and “low”) > RG Reverse Gender
> FO Frequency Offset > SH S Band High Limit
> GN GPS Notch (*hardware option) > SL S Band Low Limit
> HF Hellfire > STDN Supports Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
(PM/BPSK) mode
> HRxx High Bit Rate - Increases default max bit rate to
46 Mbps (23 Mbps for Tier 0)
> UH U Band High Limit (Upper L Band)
> HS Hermetic Seal (*hardware option) > UL U Band Low Limit (Upper L Band)
> ID Internal Clock and Data can be saved as a > US Upper S Band
power-up default
> LDPC Forward Error Correction / Low Density Parity > VF Variable FIFO Depth
Check
> LH Low Band High Limit > VP Variable power (31 settings, spanning 24 dB)
> LL Low Band Low Limit > WV Wide input voltage range
> LRxx Low Bit Rate - Decreases default min bit rate to
50 kbps (25 kbps for Tier 0)
* A complete nanoTX Product Options Matrix is
available on the Quasonix website.
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TRANSMITTER ACCESSORIES
Handheld Programmer (P/N: QSX-AC-HHPROG-800N-Y) (at right)
Ruggedized and waterproof TDS Nomad Pocket PC with custom Quasonix user interface
for convenient in-field programming via RS-232 control interface
Adapter Plate (P/N: QSX-AC-AP96)
Adapts the 2” x 3” TIMTER transmitter footprint to a larger 2.5” x 3.5” mounting footprint
Fan-Cooled Heat Sink (P/N: QSX-AC-32-HS-12V)
Heat sink with fan for TIMTER and nanoTX models. Includes power supply for North
American operation.
NEW!
Transmitter-powered Heat Sink (P/N: QSX-AC-32-HS-28V-SP)
Heat sink with integral fan and power supply. Draws power directly from a TIMTER
transmitter. External power supply not needed
MDM-15 Connector and Pigtails (P/N: QSX-AC-MDM15-36-PIN or QSX-AC-MDM15-36-
SOCK)
Mating connector prewired with 36” non-terminated, color-coded pigtail cables for transmitter
connections. Pin connector required for standard RS-422 transmitters, socket connector
for standard TTL transmitters
MDM-15 Wiring Harness (P/N: QSX-AC-MDM15-HARNESS-PIN or QSX-MDM15-
HARNESS-SOCK)
Mating connector prewired and terminated with BNC connectors for clock and data, banana
plugs for power and ground, and a DB-9 connector for serial control. Pin connector
required for standard RS-422 transmitters, socket connector for standard TTL transmitters
Switch Box for Parallel Port Frequency and Mode Programming Options
(P/N: QSX-AC-SWBX-3B-3M)
Small aluminum switch box for use with transmitters equipped with the 9-pin parallel port
(6B package). Provides frequency and mode programming capability.
USB to Serial Adapter (P/N: QSX-AC-USBSER-CONV)
Converts USB interface to serial interface for controlling transmitters from a PC that does
not have a DB-9 connector
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INSTRUMENTATION DEVICES SRL
Via Acquanera 29, 22100 COMO (Italy) tel. +39.031.525391 - fax +39.031.507984 - info@instrumentation.it