System information

AXT600 Spectrum Manager
Features
Wideband Scanning
The Spectrum Manager captures scan data for the entire UHF frequency range available for wireless audio. The scan is
compiled using two antenna inputs, with sensitivity and resolution that match the AXT400 receiver.
Compatible Frequency List
The Compatible Frequency List (CFL) is a list of available frequencies calculated, viewed, and edited from either the
Spectrum Manager or Wireless Workbench
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6. The frequency calculator can be adjusted to avoid specific TV channels,
frequency ranges, or RF signals above a specified threshold. Clear frequencies are deployed from the compatible
frequency list to initially set up a wireless system or to replace frequencies degraded by interference.
Event Log
The event log records actions of the Spectrum Manager during operation. Actions include changes to frequencies and
equipment controlled by the Spectrum Manager.
Backup Frequency Monitoring
The data screen tracks the status of all frequencies available for Axient systems. The number of frequencies is displayed
for each band, including real-time status of in-use and backup frequencies.
RF Scanning
The scanning feature of the Spectrum Manager graphically plots the measured RF signal across the full frequency range.
Cursor, Zoom, and Peak tools allow detailed inspection of the data.
Listen
Use the Listen feature to tune to a frequency and monitor FM demodulated signal using headphones. The data screen
displays the signal strength for the selected frequency.
Networking
Networking enables many of the advanced features of the Axient system, including monitoring and control of remote
devices. Rack components have two RJ45 Ethernet ports capable of 10/100 Mbps network speeds. The Ethernet ports
are power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled to supply power to the ShowLink™ access point or other class 1 Ethernet devices.
RF Cascade Ports
The cascade ports allow sharing of RF signals with up to 5 components without antenna splitters or distribution amplifiers.
The Axient Spectrum Manager is a powerful tool for calculating, analyzing and assigning compatible frequencies to
wireless components. The Spectrum Manager scans the RF environment and uses this data to calculate compatible
frequencies for all wireless channels found on the network. Networked wireless systems can be programmed from the
Compatible Frequency List, while backup frequencies are continuously monitored and ranked according to quality.
During operation, the Spectrum Manager deploys clear frequencies to receivers when interference occurs. Built-in
spectrum monitoring tools provide visual and audio tracking of RF activity.
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