BW Broadcast rds2+, Technical Manual

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BW Broadcast Technical Manual
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1.1 The RDS2+ RDS Encoder
1.2 Warranty
1.3 Safety Instructions
1.4 Connections and Included Items
2. Installation and Setup
2.1 Setting RDS Data
2.1.1 PI (Program Identification)
2.1.2 PS (Program Service name)
2.1.3 PTY (Program Type)
2.1.4 TP (Traffic Program)
2.1.5 MS (Music/Speech)
2.1.6 AF (Alternative Frequencies)
2.17 Windows Control Software
2.2 Dynamic PS Test
2.3 Enhanced Other Network Information Control (EON)
2.3.1 Traffic Program and Traffic Announcement codes
2.4 Weekly Scheduling
2.4.1 Key features
2.4.2 First Steps
2.4.3 Test Messages Scheduling
2.4.4 Troubleshooting
2.5 Broadcast Automation System Link-up
2.5.1 Reccomended Procedure step-by-step
2.5.2 Compatibility Commands
2.6 COM Port Communication
2.6..1 Connecting the RDS Encoder to a PC
2.6.2 Working with a Terminal Application
2.7 Command Interpreter
2.7.1 Additional Information
2.7.2 Unidirectional or bidirectional – What is the difference?
2.7.3 Command synchronization
2.7.4 Useful notes
2.8 Universal Encoder Communication Protocol
2.8.1 To turn-on the UECP support
2.8.2 UECP addressing
2.8.3 The UECP implementation in the RDS2+ and its limitations
2.9 Further Features
2.9.1 Bypass Relay
2.9.3 External Program Switch
2.9.4 External TA/EON1TA Switch
2.9.5 Showing Real Time in Dynamic PS
2.9.6 Addressing
2.9.7 Real-Time Backup
3. Technical Data and Specifications
3.1 Block Diagram