R&S®GB4000V

Secure Communications

Product Brochure | 03.01

Audio Unit
Remote audio operation

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 R&S®GB4000V The R&S®GB4000V provides audio, PTT and squelch to
and from radios in a remote location. The unit is compact
and fits into any console. The R&S®GB4000V can be con-

Audio Unit nected to the radios using 4-wire E & M (analog line) or
voice over IP (VoIP). When connected using an analog
line, either 4-wire E & M lines (PTT, SQ) or in-band tones for

At a glance E & M can be used. The available tones are 2040 Hz (PTT)
and 2440 Hz (SQ). In-band signaling is handled by the
R&S®GB4000V, thus eliminating the need for other exter-
nal devices.
The R&S®GB4000V is a remote audio unit, designed
for use in both civil and military applications. When used with the R&S®GB4000T touchscreen control
unit, the R&S®GB4000V can be connected to any of up to
It is ideally suited to small ATC systems where a
nine channels using R&S®Series4200 radios via VoIP.
dedicated voice switch is not present.
Key facts
❙ Compact design to minimize the space required in
operator consoles
❙ Analog connection for use with all Rohde & Schwarz
radios
❙ In-band PTT and SQ signaling for use with
R&S®Series4200 radios
❙ EUROCAE ED137-1 compliant VoIP connection to
R&S®Series4200, R&S®Series4400 and
R&S®Series4100 radios
❙ Built-in loudspeaker with volume control
❙ Configurable mininum volume setting to ensure safety
❙ LEDs indicate the status of the radios (PTT, squelch, VoIP)
❙ Available with an additional headset connector for
instructor operation
❙ External loudspeaker connection for monitoring
❙ Can be mounted in a 19" rack or in operator consoles
❙ Two independent DC connections for redundant power
supply
❙ Easily configurable via a web browser
❙ Splash-proof front panel

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 Applications
¸GB4000V with radio connected via analog interface

Analog E & M (audio, PTT, SQ)

Radio

¸GB4000V and ¸GB4000T with ¸Series4200 radios connected via VoIP

• • •

LAN / WAN

Remote control VoIP via SIP/RTP

(EUROCAE ED137-1)

¸GB4000T

¸GB4000V

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 Specifications
Specifications
Analog audio interface to radio
Frequency response at 600 Ω 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz (+1 dB/–3 dB (1 kHz))
Input impedance software-configurable setting 600 Ω/10 kΩ
Output impedance software-configurable setting 600 Ω/60 Ω
Input level software-configurable setting –30 dBm to +10 dBm at 600 Ω
Output level 0 dBm ± 1.5 dB at 600 Ω
Signal quality at 600 Ω without CCITT-Filter THD < 0.5 %, S/N > 60 dB at 0 dBm input
Digital audio interface to radio
LAN interface 100BaseT
Session control SIP in line with EUROCAE ED137-1
Audio stream RTP in line with EUROCAE ED137-1
Audio codec in line with ITU-T G.711, A-Law
Microphone/headset interface
Microphone input level for dynamic microphone input impedance 200 Ω, with AGC 1 mV (± 20 dB)
Microphone input level for electret microphone input impedance 330 Ω, with AGC 100 mV (± 20 dB)
Headset output level output impedance 200 Ω max. 2 V
Loudspeaker
Output power, built-in loudspeaker ≤ 2 W at 8 Ω, adjustable
Output power, external loudspeaker ≤ 5 W at 8 Ω, adjustable
Minimum level software-configurable setting 1 mW to 2.5 W for external loudspeaker,
1 mW to 1.5 W for internal loudspeaker,
1 mV to 17 mV for headphone
Electrical data
Power supply dual supply, 2 × 19 V (± 5 %) to 32 V (± 5 %)
DC each
Current consumption max. 1.0 A
Electrical safety in line with EN 60950
EMC emissions in line with ETSI EN 301 489-1/-22;
in line with MIL-STD-461F
CE101 figure CE101-4, curve 2,
CE102 figure CE102-1,
RE101 figure RE101-2,
RE102 figure RE102-1,
RE102-3 fixed wing > 25 m (nose to tail),
RE102-4 navy fixed and air force
EMC immunity in line with ETSI EN 301 489-1/-22;
in line with MIL-STD-461F
CS101 figures CS101-1 and CS101-2, curve 2,
CS114 ships (metallic, below decks), curve 2,
RS101 figure RS101-2 (max. field strength
160 dBpT),
RS103 ships (metallic, below decks),
RS103 navy (2 MHz to 1 GHz,
field strength 10 V/m)
Environmental data
Temperature range operational –20 °C to +55 °C
storage –40 °C to +70 °C
Humidity ≤ 95 % at +55 °C
Mechanical data
Dimensions
Front panel (W × H) models .02 and .03 19"/4, 3 HU
(mounting in line with IEC 60297) 106.4 mm × 128.7 mm (4.2 in × 5.1 in)
model .12 100.6 mm × 131 mm (4.0 in × 5.2 in)
Body (W × H × D) 93 mm × 103 mm × 120 mm
(3.7 in × 4.1 in × 4.7 in)
Weight < 0.8 kg (< 1.8 lb)
Degree of protection IPx4 for front panel

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 Ordering information
Designation Type Order No.
Audio Unit, for remote operation of analog or VoIP-enabled radios, R&S®GB4000V 6148.3073.02
front panel IEC 60297 21TE, for one headset (NF-7 connector)
Audio Unit, for remote operation of analog or VoIP-enabled radios, R&S®GB4000V 6148.3073.03
front panel IEC 60297 21TE, for two headsets (NF-7 connector)
Audio Unit, for remote operation of analog or VoIP-enabled radios, R&S®GB4000V 6148.3073.12
front panel 19"/4, for one headset (NF-7 connector)
Accessories
Mating Connector Set for R&S®GB4000V R&S®ZF4000V 6148.3444.02
External Power Supply 24 V/45 W R&S®NGRA24-GB 6148.3944.00
Headset, dynamic, with cable and NF-7 connector R&S®GA015 0583.6012.02
Headset, ultralight electret microphone, one earphone (dynamic), with cable R&S®GA015L 6082.9663.02
and NF-7 connector
Handset, incl. microphone with cable and NF-7 connector, ruggedized R&S®GA013 0693.7712.02
Headset, incl. microphone with cable and NF-7 connector, ruggedized R&S®GA012 0693.7664.03
Microphone with PTT, handheld R&S®GA2100 6064.5001.02
Handset with PTT, standard R&S®GA2120 6064.6008.02
Handheld Microphone, with cable and NF-7 connector R&S® GA016H1 0583.5568.02

Your local Rohde & Schwarz expert will help you determine the optimum solution for your requirements.
To find your nearest Rohde & Schwarz representative, visit
www.sales.rohde-schwarz.com

R&S®GB4000V with two connectors. Rear view of the R&S®GB4000V.

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 About Rohde & Schwarz
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PD 5214.4259.12 | Version 03.01 | April 2013 | R&S®GB4000V
Data without tolerance limits is not binding | Subject to change
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