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Product catalog summary
Introduction
Times Microwave Systems (TMS) is a leader in coaxial transmission line technology, offering solutions for military, aerospace, wireless communications, and industrial applications. With over 60 years of experience, TMS provides ultra-flexible, lightweight, and high-performance cable and connector products, ensuring signal integrity in challenging environments. The company is well-positioned to serve the growing rail transit industry with customized solutions for product design, installation, and regulatory compliance.
Capabilities and Applications
TMS products are utilized in various rail and transit applications, including Positive Train Control, locomotives, light rail, metro, subway, buses, GPS, Satcom, emergency services, CCTV, WiFi, and automatic door systems.
Qualification Standards
TMS products comply with international standards for railway applications, such as IEC 60332, IEC 61034, IEC 60754, BS 6853, DIN 5510-2, EN 45545, NFIA-130, and UL standards. The LMR-FR series cables are UL and CSA listed, meeting fire resistance standards.
LMR-FR Series
The LMR-FR series is a non-halogen, low smoke, fire retardant cable designed for in-building and rail/transit applications. It offers excellent flexibility, low loss, superior RF shielding, and operates from -40°C to +85°C. Key specifications include bend radius, weight, operating temperature, velocity of propagation, time delay, impedance, capacitance, and shielding effectiveness.
LMR-UF-FR Series
The LMR-UF-FR series features a stranded center conductor for enhanced flexibility and bendability. It is non-halogen, low smoke, fire retardant, and suitable for in-building and rail/transit applications, with similar specifications to the LMR-FR series.
LMR-75-FR Series
The LMR-75-FR series is a UV-resistant cable designed for outdoor use with a 20-year service life. It provides excellent flexibility, low loss, superior RF shielding, and operates from -40°C to +85°C, with specifications similar to the LMR-FR series.
Connectors
TMS offers a variety of connectors for the LMR series, including TNC and N type connectors, available in straight and right-angle configurations, suitable for different cable types.
Connectors and Cable Types
The document lists various connectors such as TNC, N, SMA, BNC, and F types, with specifications for male and female connectors in both straight and right-angle configurations. Cable types include LMR and EZ connectors, with specific models for different applications.
Lightning Protection
The document details lightning protectors with features like bidirectional filter-based design, DC blocked RF path, and weatherized housing. Key specifications include maximum surge current, insertion loss, and return loss across various frequency ranges.
Data Line Protection
Data line protection products are tested to RFC2544 methods and meet NEBS Level 3 standards. They offer excellent data integrity, low surge and energy throughput, and are weatherized for outdoor use.
Leaky Cable Systems
Leaky cables provide RF coverage in tunnels and enclosed areas, supporting frequencies up to 2.5GHz. They feature flexible designs for easy installation and are available in various models like T-RAD and NuRAD, with detailed mechanical and electrical specifications.
Tools and Accessories
The document lists tools such as crimp and strip tools, cold shrink kits, and grounding kits, essential for installation and maintenance of RF systems.
Company Information
Times Microwave Systems specializes in high-performance RF and microwave transmission lines, offering a range of coaxial cables, connectors, and accessories. The company is headquartered in Wallingford, CT, with sales offices in China.
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Capability/Application Times Microwave Systems (TMS) – recognized as the global leader in coaxial transmission line technology, has been at the forefront of providing solutions for military, aerospace, wireless communications & industrial applications for the past 60 years. TMS has consistently developed new products, innovations and qualifications across the Rail & Transit markets , whilst having by far the most comprehensive range of cable / connector products in the industry. TMS cables are designed to be ultra-flexible , smaller , lightweight , high performance products in order to maintain...

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Qualification Qualification IEC 60332: Tests on electric and optical fiber cables under fire conditions IEC 61034: Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions IEC 60754: Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables BS 6853: Code of practice for fire precautions in the design and construction of passenger carrying trains DIN 5510-2: Preventive fire protection in railway vehicles; Part 2: Fire behavior and fire side effects of materials and parts, classification, requirement and test methods EN 45545: Railway applications - Fire protection of railway vehicles-Part...

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Outer Shield Dielectric Jacket LMR®-FR is non-halogen (non-toxic), low smoke, fire retardant cable designed for in-building and rail/transit applications. LMR®-FR is UL/NEC & CSA rated “CMR” and “FT4” respectively, and listed under UL File E-170516. Center Conductor Inner Shield ・ Excellent flexibility and bendability Center Conductor: Solid BC (195/240/300) Solid BCCAI (400/500/600) Dielectric: Foam PE Inner Shield: Bonded Aluminum Tape Outer Shield: Tinned Copper Braid Jacket: FRPE ・ Much lower loss than any flexible cable ・ Superior RF Shielding effectiveness ・ Available as fully tested, custom...

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Center Inner Shield Conductor Construction: Center Conductor: Stra n ded BC Dielectric: Foam PE Inner Shield: Bonded Aluminum Tape Outer Shield: Tinned Copper Braid Jacket: FRPE LMR®-UF-FR LMR®-UF-FR has a stranded center conductor, it is non-halogen (non-toxic), low smoke, fire retardant cable designed for in-building and rail/transit applications. Features: • Excellent flexibility and bendability, tightest bend radius • Much lower loss than any flexible cable • Superior RF Shielding effectiveness • Available as fully tested, custom cable assemblies • non-halogen (non-toxic), low smoke, fire...

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Center Inner Shield Conductor LMR®-75-FR LMR®-75-FR cable is a UV Resistant Polyethylene jacketed cable designed for 20-year service outdoor use. The bending and handling characteristics are significantly better than any smooth wall or corrugated hard-line cables. Dielectric: Inner Shield: Outer Shield: Jacket: Features: • Excellent flexibility and bendability • Much lower loss than any flexible cable • Superior RF Shielding effectiveness • UV Resistance • Excellent temperature performance (-40°C to +85°C) Center Conductor: Solid BC (200/240/300/400) Solid BCCAI (600) Foam PE Bonded Aluminum...

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EZ Connectors - non sold-pin for LMR®-FR, field installable

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Tools Crimp Tools: Strip Tools: Cutting Tools: Cold Shrink Kits: Tool Kits: Grouding Kits;

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DC Blocked Design Multi-strike Capability Broad Band Performance up to 1GHz Exceptional RF Characteristics Universal Bulkhead and Flange Mounting Weatherization Gasket included Phosphor Bronze Center Pin Construction Solid Brass Design / White Bronze Plating Insertion Loss: < 0.1dB Return Loss: <-26dB - Fully Weatherized Body to IP67 - Broadband RF Performance - Multi-strike Capability - Maintenance Free Design - Maximum Surge Current: 50kA - Throughput voltage: 440mV - Throughput Energy: 700pJ - PIM@ 900/1900/2100MHz: <-160dBc - Insertion Loss: < 0.1dB - Return Loss: <-26dB (900-2700MHz) LP-GPX-N...

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Data Line Data Line Protection for Outdoor Applications • IP67 Weatherized for outdoor use • Tested to RFC2544 extended methods • Meets Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) Level 3 • Excellent data integrity • Lowest surge and energy throughput • Lowest error rate Data Line Protection for Indoor Applications • Tested to RFC2544 extended methods • Meets Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) Level 3 • Excellent data integrity • Lowest surge and energy throughput • Lowest error rate TCAT-6 & TCAT-6-DB & TCAT-6-FR Cables and Assemblies • Outdoor rated & shielded • TCAT-6-DB (direct burial)...

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Leaky Cable The communication between a base station and a mobile station is usually transmitted by radio. At present, the constant development of the communication industry requires that the base station and mobile station can be connected at anytime and anywhere, but in some special construction environment. For instance, rail transit tunnel, the mobile communication effect of electromagnetic wave propagation, the radio waves have been hampered in the tunnel, especially the shortwave and ultra shortwave transmission attenuation is bigger, so the study of leakage cable also arises at the historic...

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Inner Inner Shield Conductor T-RAD Features: • Provides RF coverage in train car's, railway station's, and enclosed areas • Offers broad range of frequencies performance through 2.5GHz • Flexible, non-kinking design provides easier installation Center Conductor: So l i d BCCA I / B C Tube Inner Shield: Bonded AI Tape

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Inner Outer Conductor Conductor NuRAD Features: • Provides RF coverage in tunnel's and enclosed areas • Offers broad range of frequencies performance through 2.5GHz • Flexible, non-kinking design provides easier installation Construction: Center Conductor: BC Tu be Dielectric: Foam PE Outer Conductor: b a re Copper Slotted Tape

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