PNi ECH01 Echo and Roger Beep Module User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- PNI
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ECH01 Echo and Roger Beep Module
User Manual
Echo and roger beep module
Introduction
The echo and roger beep module PNI ECH01 is designed to work together with any CB and VHF/UHF transceiver as an additional module, having as main functions:
- Generating the echo effect of the signal captured by the transceiver’s microphone and inserting it in the modulation level;
- Generating a custom signal (MP3 audio file) at the end of the transmission and maintaining it.
Technical specifications
- Supply voltage: 9 – 12V
- Idle current: 6 mA
- Operating current: 56 mA
- Distortion ~ 3.72% (depending on the microphone capsule)
- Supported files: MP3, WAV
- Audio file length: 1.5 sec. (firmware V1.0)
Copy the MP3 file to Echo and Roger Beep module
Copy an MP3 / WAV file to the Echo and Roger Beep module following the steps below:
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With the module already connected to the transceiver according to the connection diagrams shown below:
• Turn on the radio station.
• Move the switch to the Open position.
• Connect a USB – Micro USB data cable between the PC (laptop) and the echo module.
• Delete the existing file and copy the new file.
• To disconnect, safely remove the storage media from the operating system (“Eject” or “Safely remove mass storage”).
• Disconnect the USB cable – Micro USB.
• Move the switch to the Close position.
Caution: Do not transmit with the transceiver while the module is connected to the computer via a micro USB cable. -
With the module out of the box (before being connected to the transceiver):
• Move the switch to the Open position.
• Connect a USB – Micro USB data cable between the PC (laptop) and the echo module.
• Delete the existing file and copy the new file.
• To disconnect, safely remove the storage media from the operating system (“Eject” or “Safely remove mass storage”).
• Disconnect the USB cable – Micro USB.
• Move the switch to the Close position.
The audio file must have the following technical characteristics:
• Maximum length 1.5 seconds
• Transmission speed 8- 320Kbps
• MP3 / WAV file type
• Medium volume level.
Connection diagrams
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Connections of Echo and Roger Beep module (SKU PNI-ECH-R-01)
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Connect the module to the CB PNI HP 6500 CB radio (SKU PNI-HP-6500)
Step 1: Remove the 3 electronic parts (SMD resistors) from the PCB:
Step 2: Connect the wires from the
module according to the diagram below:
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Connect the module to the PNI HP 8000L CB radio (SKU PNI-HP8000L)
Step 1: Remove the 3 electronic parts (SMD resistors) from the PCB::
Step 2: Connect the wires from the
module according to the diagram below:
EU Simplified Declaration of Conformity
SC ONLINESHOP SRL declares that Echo and Roger Beep module PNI ECH01 complies
with Directive EMC 2014/30/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following Internet address:
https://www.mypni.eu/products/8396/download/certifications
References
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