USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W USER MANUAL TRANSMITTERS DS SERIES 30|50|100|300|500|1000W Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Index Indice ................................................................................................... 2 Introduction & general information structure Hazardous Voltage Warning ............................................................................. 4 General Safety Recommendations Document structure Features .................................................................... 5 ....................................
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W DB25 and DB9 pinout ..................................................................................... Appendix A Touch screen calibration Upgrade Firmware ................................................................................. Appendix B .......................................................................................... Appendix C Log-event and Alarms list ...........................................................
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Introduction & general information structure This manual contains all informa on for installa on and maintenance of DS transmi ers and is divided into two parts: the first concerning operator that has to use equipment, the other concerning maintenance technicians. The two sec ons are separated by one blue page to quickly iden fy them.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W General Safety Recommendations All work on transmi er system as well as installed units, e-g- the VHF/FM transmi er, may only be carried out by trained personnel capable of iden fying dangerous situa ons or condi ons. Take note of the following: • Before working on a transmi er system, that is even before removing the VHF/ FM transmi er ensure that the correponding system documenta on is consulted.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Warning notices in this Manual A en on must be paid to important no ces contained in this manual.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W First aid Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Document structure This document contains all the technical informa on rela ng to the transmi ers of Series DS. In the first part we have all the technical specifica ons, followed by direc ons for the first installa on of the transmi er. In the middle there is the explana on of the menu and func ons of the transmi er, such as color display touch screen. There are explanatory photos of the various components of the transmi er.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Introduction The transmi er DS is designed with all the latest technologies, such as high efficiency using the latest genera on LDMOS transistor and high efficiency power supplies. We used a modern interface and performance using a color display with touch screen, with easy management so ware and easy to use. Each transmi er DS is equipped with a LAN interface with the possibility of remote control completely the transmi er opera on.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W The transmi er is accommodated in a 19“ chassis, 2-HU height. All opera on and display elements are arranged on the front panel. The opera ng values are read from the LCD colour display with touch screen. All connec ons to the components of a transmi er system are arranged at the back of the unit.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Technical Specifications GENERAL Power Output: 50W (typ. 55W), 100W (typ. 110W), 300W (typ. 330), 500W (typ. 550W), 1000W (typ. 1100W), adjustable from front panel. RF Output Impedance: 50 ohm. RF Output Connector: “N”(50-300W), “7/16”(5001000W) type. Monitor RF: BNC connector. Frequency Range: 87.5 ÷ 108.00 MHz, only for analog on request 66 ÷ 74 MHz ( OIRT), 76 ÷ 90 MHz (JPN) Programmable in 10 kHz steps.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Installation and Use Front panel Fig. 2: DS30-50-100-300-500-1000 Front view The front panel has five LEDs that indicate the status of the transmi er, and are: 1 2 3 4 5 ON/ST.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Rear panel Fig.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Operating instructions Local opera on of the DS30-50-100-300-500-1000 transmi er is actuated via 4 front panel keys and 5 led. Fig.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W All these Led and bu ons, integrate the capabili es of the LCD, to understand the status of the transmi er more clearly without access to the naviga on menu. Aside from the opera ng and display elements, the front panel also incorporates an RF Monitor on a BNC connector, that can be used to a ach a power meter, spectrum analyser or another measurement instrument. RF On/Off Switching RF Off The ON/ST.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Fault/Reset key Fault LED If a failure in the device occurs, the red Fault LED is on or blinking. Reset key For clear a failure, push the Fault/Reset key and the LED will be off. If the LED remain On or blinking the alarm persist. In each case it is advisable check the Log Event.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Installation Unpacking The package contains: • 1 DS Transmi er • 1 CD-ROM with the User Manual • 1 Mains power cable • Accessories and spare parts (screws/front panel handles) First power-on and setup Unpack the transmi er and perform a visual inspec on to determine that no apparent transport damages has been incurred. Ensure that all connectors are in perfect condi on.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Quick start Before power on the transmi er, make sure that the it is connected to the antenna or to an adeguate power dummy load; connect the mains plug and turn on the transmi er. If you want to turn on the transmi er with the lowest possible power, keep pressed the Home/Back and turn on the transmi er Fig.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Menu Display and programming of the transmi er is through the LDC display touch screen. From the first screen at power, as previously explained, can be accessed through the menu bu on to the submenu of the Audio, Frequency, Power, Se ng, Memories and Alarm. Touching a symbol on the display is accessed directly from the menu chosen and you can implement all the changes you want.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Menu - Frequency By pressing the key frequency it accesses the rela ve panel for the se ng of the transmission frequency of the transmi er. Fig. 7: Set frequency menu In sec on On-Air is visible the frequency currently set on the transmi er. From the keypad will be possible to type the new frequency, which must be confirmed by pressing on the key “ENTER”. In the case of error delete the typed value by pressing on the key “Delete”.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Menu - Power Fig. 8: Set power menu From the Power menu you can set the output power of the transmi er. In the screen are also displayed the Forward and Reflected power. Select a digit clicking on it. Click on the & bu ons to increase/ decrease the output power (the power adjustment occurs immediately). Menu - Audio settings From the Audio bu on and it will be possible to change the parameters rela ve.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W • Internal RDS (On/Off) • Limiter Ac on (On/Off) normally 84.2 kHZ (CCIR - Other Se ngs is available on request) • Preemphasis • Input Mode: it possible to set Digital - Analog or Composite Ext. input mode. • Modula on Mode it possible to set Mono - Stereo - Composite Ext. • Zin Input Impedance: ENABLE = Low 600R - DISABLE = High 15k Other your can set Level Audio Input, to push bu on “Set Input Lev” open new panel.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W By clicking on the Change key the following panel appears, where it is possible change the input level: Fig. 10: Se ngs value for Audio Input level panel You can also set your preferences for both Input Mode Digital that for Modula on Mode Mono, as you can see from the subsequent images: Fig. 11: Input mode se ngs 24 Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Fig. 12: Modula on mode se ngs Menu - Settings From the panel se ng will be possible to visualize the general readings of the system and change the configura on of all the op ons available: • Lan Se ng • Set FSK • Time Se ng • Audio C.O. • DB 25 • AES/EBU • RS485 Address • Op ons • 19kHz OAmp • FSK En • 19kHz Dev Amp • 19 kHz Out • 19 kHz Dev Ph • GMT En • Power Red Fig. 13: Se ngs menu Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W The displayed readings are: • Ipa 1-2-3: currents supplied by the power supplies; • 3v3/5v0/Serv: service voltages; • Vpa: Voltage power amplifier, the voltage with which the RF is working; • Eff: efficiency in percent; • RF: RF heatsink temperature in Celsius degrees; • Amb: room temperature in Celsius degrees.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Clicking on each item in the list a se ngs panel opens, in which it is possible set the selected parameter. Fig. 15: Se ng LAN Ip Address Fig. 16: Se ng LAN Subnet Mask Fig. 17: Se ng LAN Gateway Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Fig. 18: Se ng LAN DNS Fig. 19: Se ng Time server Date Time Setting In this panel it is possible to set Date and Time, a numeric keypad will allow us to enter numerical values, pressing enter will confirm the values. Fig. 20: Date and me se ngs 28 Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W DB25 Setting The transmi er can be controlled through the DB25 connector located in the rear pannel of the device. Clicking on the “DB25” key it is possible se ng: • Power Check Pin (Normal Open or Normal Closed) • Percent value Power • Audio Mute me in second • Audio Presence me in second • Intrlock IN (Normal Open or Normal Closed)Address port RS465 Fig. 21: DB25 connector configura on panel Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Address port RS465 The “Addr” bu on allows to set the RS485 communica on port. Fig. 22: RS485 connector configura on panel 19kHz Output Amplitude This panel allows to change the amplitude of the pilot tone of 19kHz. This signal is not the one used in the MPX, but a copy of it and it is output of the BNC connector “19kHz” (H in the figure 3 pag 13 of the User Manual).
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W The three parameters just men oned can be modified through the following panel: Fig. 23: 19kHz Output Amplitude/Frequency devia on/Devia on phase se ngs Power Reduction Settings You can program the power reduc on in a determined me interval by configuring from the panel Power Reduc on Se ng a start me, an end me and the percentage reduc on. Fig. 24: Power Reduc on se ngs panel Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Set FSK/ID-Code Settings You can configure the IDCode from the panel se ng. By selec ng the indent with the slider you can select the number or le er and confirm with the Enter key, the le er that staimo changing sara iden fied by the color green. Fig. 25: ID-Code Se ngs SCREEN ID CODE SETTINGS The characters input occurs through a slider and forward/back arrows.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Audio C.O./Reserve audio source Fig. 27: Audio Change Over Se ngs Descrizione Audio change over. Options Status This item is a summary of some parameters, as AES/EBU, GSM. Fig. 28: Op ons Status screen Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Preset - Settings From this panel you can enter in the se ng of the preset of the transmi er, in total there are 6 presets to se ng. The preset currently ac ve is displayed on the main panel, if we are planning a preset on the main panel will display the number of the memory in the se ng of color red. Fig.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Fig. 30: Presets panel memory currently ac ve Values can be modified presets not used by pressing the SET bu on opens the menu panel with the text “Se ng Mem: number of memory” of color that flashes red to indicate that we are changing the values of the preset and we are not changing the current values of the transmi er. In each page will be present the alert. Fig. 31: Presets panel of an inac ve memory Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 300 - 500 - 1000W Fig. 32: Alert indica ng that memory changes are in progress Alarms/Log Event In this panel you will be able to view all the event and error messages that the system registers. The log stores at most 100 messages that will be divided into pages that you can browse through the bu ons located to the right. Fig. 33: Log-event screen 36 Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Appendix A - DB25 and DB9 pinout DB25 (TLC/TLS) Rear connector Pin N.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W 25 Output - Digital Local/Remote relay – Common contact The func oning of the relays can be set from the front panel in normal open or normal closed. DB9 Rear connector Pin N.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Appendix B- Touch screen calibration Requirements Anything Procedure 1) Put the device in “LOCAL MODE” 2) Press and hold simultaneously the keys “HOME” + “REMOTE” 3) Follow the instruc ons on the display Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Appendix C - Upgrade Firmware Reset & Upgrade Firmware via Force bootloader To update the firmware and access the page for the control of the system it is necessary to connect the LAN to porat located on the rear panel of the transmi er shown in Fig. The Set IP address is visible on the first page of the LCD display. Each RFE Transmi er/Amplifier have a local memory EPROM that stores some informa ons about the equipment (i.e.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Firmware Reset Procedure 1. Configure the PC on the same class of IP addresses of the Transmi er (for example 192.168.178.1) 2. Connect it with a cable to the LAN connector on the rear panel (figure C1) of the TX/Amplifier. 3. Launch the TFTP Client So ware. 4. Configure the Client as in Figure C2: - TFTP server: 192.168.178.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W 7. Go on the PC and press the bu on “Upload Now...”; the firmware is transferred to the TX. When the transfer is completed, the TX will restart automa cally. 8. Now the data in the local memory are restored and it is possible to install the desidered firmware version. Repeat the steps from 4 to 7; the only difference is that in the Local File Name must be indicated the file name of the firmware that we want to install (for example “Firmware-TX-7.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Reset & Upgrade Firmware via Lan Address This procedure is intended for the upgrade of the internal Firmware of the RFE Transmi ers. Requirements • Personal Computer running Windows versio 7 to 10. • Standard Lan Cable. • TFTP Client So ware (f.e. Weird “ tpc_free”) u li es. it can be dowloaded here: h ps://www.weird-solu ons.com/dowloads/ • Standard Firmware file; (for example “Firmware-TX-7.62b.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W 5. Press the bu on “Upload” on the PC; the Upgrade begin and when the progress bar arrive to 100%, if all is ok the led on the front panel of the TX became blinking fast for few seconds. 6. A er the TX restart automa cally and the new firmware is uploaded. 7. To make sure the procedure was successfully verify under the “Menu” bu on on the LCD display: here is showed the Firmware version loaded in the TX.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Appendix D - Log event & Alarms list The system is equipped with a register of alarms, consulted both on the display that from web interfaces (where available). Each event that generates an alarm is registered with date and me at which the event occurred. In the following tables are detailed individual alarm signals.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Text Alarms Password Rese ed=1000 Enabled Password Disabled Password Acq. GMT Time Success Failed to Acq.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Appendix E - Web Page Control/SNMP Web Page Control The system also allows the connec on via LAN. A web page to check transmi er is accessible at the address visible on the first page of the LCD display, here will be visible all the parameters of the transmi er and the possibility to modify them. In order to be able to change the parameters you will need to enter a password (default 1000) and set the transmi er in the Remote Control. Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W SnmpV2c Board with Evolute WebServer This func on is op onal in system. To access this web server is necessary to connect a LAN cable to port LAN2/AUDIO-IP as indicated in the figure. The system requires the access with username and password (default user:admin password:admin) that can be edited once entered into the system. The other page is used to control the machine via Webserver and configure the parameter of SNMPV2c. 48 Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W We you put the correct auten ca on code you will see the main page. Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Readings Page: The Graphical illustradet is condesed but you can select an area and you will see the zoom of value 50 Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Configuration Page: it is possibile to configure • 4 Trap Server whit personal keyand • 2 RO Community Key • 2 RW Community Key • Agent port • Tipology of control SNMPv1 or V2c • Basic ColdStart Trap Inporfam on ans SysType,SysName,SysLoc in the Same page it is possible also to Configure The system No fica on Mail Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W NTP Server Syncronization 52 Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W It is possibile to use a SNMP Server to Control the Machine, or a Normal MIB Browser like ireasoning Mib Browser. Rev 1.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Appendix F - Support system Introduction & general information system The new Customer Support System is available online at the following link: www.rfebroadcast.com/support The Support System can be used by customers to report any errors, problems or anomalies found in our products. The System can ben used also without registering, however it will be required to provide some data such as email and company name. Fig.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W • RMA To report a technical problem, select the Report a Problem item and fill in the relevant detail form. On the page below, in fig. F3 you can find form for a “Report a problem” type of topic. It will be necessary to provide some data such as the serial number and the firmware version of the equipment. Fig.
USER MANUAL - TRANSMITTER DS SERIES - 30 - 50 - 100 - 500 - 1000W Fig. F3: Insert a new cket detail Fig. F4: Check cket status 56 Rev 1.
Note: RF EXPOSURE SAFETY DISTANCE (only for FCC & IC) RF Exposure Limits for United States of America, according to FCC regulation: setting to the maximum of the output power of the apparatus, to guarantee the limits of exposure declared within this document, it is necessary that the antenna gain used with this device should be 0dBi or less and all persons should maintain a minimum separation distance of the following distances; depending on the output power of the transmitter for general uncontrolled expos
