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Product Features

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Fully Digital Synthesis of RDS signal with excellent quality and spectral purity

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Fully independent RDS decoder for self-monitoring purposes

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Front panel LCD Display and Buttons for operating without a computer

•  Remote configuration via ASCII or UECP protocols through RS-232, LAN, USB

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Supported Network Protocols: HTTP, FTP, SNMP, SMTP, UPnP, UDP and TCP

•  4x user-defined GPO, allowing easy management of external devices when needed

•  2x General Purpose Inputs with user-defined functionality

•  Includes the TA function for traffic message priority override

•  Alert notifications on user-defined events via SNMP traps or E-mails

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Real time clock Schedules for Scrolling Text and text lists

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Custom HTML formatted E-mail templates with dynamic variables

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SNTP & GPS module for automatic synchronization of the built-in clock

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Supports European CENELEC and United States NRSC standards

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Attractive price and very good price-performance ratio

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Full support of Open Data Applications

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Supports RT+ for songs and content tagging

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PS & Radio Text Scrolling Options

•  Supports TMC (Traffic Message Channel)

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Compatible with EWS (Emergency Warning System)

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Embedded WEB server for interactive supervision

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Fully compatible with UECP EBU SPB490 Version 7.05

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MPX Loopthrough & Sidechain Modes

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Internal or external Pilot / MPX synchronization

•  Very Intuitive UECP Configuration Software

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Remote RDS viewer to visualize broadcasted data

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Proved and reliable hardware for 24/7/365 operating

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Easy Installation and Setup

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LAN, USB & 2x RS-232 Interfaces

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Embedded SNMP agent permitting active management tasks

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Interfaces with all popular radio automation systems

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Built-in dedicated 19kHz source for internal sync

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Built-in failsafe bypass relay

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Separate outputs for RDS+MPX and for RDS only

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Works with any FM exciter and stereo generator

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Internal data diagnostics and transmission safeguards

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19” Professional Case for high RF immunity

Summary of Contents for SmartGen 6.0

Page 1: ...MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL Publish Date 20 Jun 2019 SmartGen 6 0 RDS RBDS Encoder with LAN USB RS 232 Connectivity UECP Compatible ...

Page 2: ...ons 19 Radio Frequency Interference RFI 19 Unpacking and Inspection 20 Mounting 20 Rack Requirement 20 Heat Dissipation 20 Connecting AC Power 21 Fuseholder 21 Power Cord 21 Ground Loops 21 Selection of Operating Modes 22 Sidechain Mode 22 Loop Through Mode 22 Connecting The SmartGen 6 0 23 Important Connection Considerations 23 Sidechain Mode Recommended 24 Loop Through Mode 25 Activating the TA ...

Page 3: ...PI Code Calculator 56 Program Type PTY 56 TA Timeout 57 Dynamic PS 57 Remove trailing spaces before transmitting 58 Default PS Default Dynamic PS 58 Default PS Timeout Default Dynamic PS Timeout 58 How to add new AF method A or method B 59 How to add a new AF list by Method A 59 How to add a new AF list by Method B 60 Advanced RDS 61 How to add RDS group into Group Sequence 62 How to add Site Enco...

Page 4: ...ekeeping Commands 81 Register Interrogation 81 Encoder Initialization 81 Encoder Reset 81 Firmware Version 81 Network Settings 81 Listing of Encoder Commands and Prompts 82 Factory Defaults 86 GENERAL SETTINGS 86 BASIC RDS Settings 86 NETWORK SETTINGS 87 NETWORK SERVICES 87 HTTP 87 SNMP 87 FTP 87 SNTP 88 SYSLOG 88 SMTP 88 RDS Stream Server 88 UECP Settings 88 GPIO 88 ALARMS 88 ...

Page 5: ... 92 EWS 92 IH 92 M S 92 ODA 92 PI 92 PIN 92 PS 93 PTY 93 PTYN 93 RT 93 RT 94 TA 94 TDC 94 TMC 94 TP 94 APPENDIX C 1 95 PTY Code Description Used in RBDS Mode North America 95 APPENDIX C 2 96 PTY Code Description Used in RDS Mode Europe Asia 96 APPENDIX D 97 HTML formatted e mail feature 97 APPENDIX E 100 Alarms 100 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 101 Product Registration Card 102 ...

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Page 7: ...ved us a reliable business partner and a valuable asset as our dealers worldwide would confirm In constant pursuit of precision and long term satisfaction DEVA enhances the reputation of our partners and clients alike Furthermore we have already a proven merit as a credible partner provider Our portfolio offers complete line of high quality and competitive products for FM and Digital Radio Radio N...

Page 8: ...ww devabroadcast com 8 Typographic conventions This manual uses the following typographic conventions Style Used for NOTE Important notes and recommendations Example Used when example text is cited Menu on page XX References OK Interface Interactive buttons Settings Menu paths are represented as follows Settings General Backup ...

Page 9: ...odule The used GPS technology provides means for synchronizing the unit with UTC and makes the sub second timekeeping possible and easy to achieve Another impressive feature of SmartGen 6 0 is the SNMP agent software component which reports information via SNMP to one or more administrative computers managers SmartGen 6 0 complies with SNMPv2C The function SNMP traps or E mail notification on user...

Page 10: ... for automatic synchronization of the built in clock Supports European CENELEC and United States NRSC standards Attractive price and very good price performance ratio Full support of Open Data Applications Supports RT for songs and content tagging PS Radio Text Scrolling Options Supports TMC Traffic Message Channel Compatible with EWS Emergency Warning System Embedded WEB server for interactive su...

Page 11: ...e RDS SCA Yes Side Chain Mode Loop through mode Bypass feature Yes RDS Subcarrier 100 Digitally Generated Shape Bypass 0 dB Pilot synchronization Input Level 50dBu to 12dBu Frequency 19kHz 3Hz EN50067 compliant Yes Accurate Clock Time CT Sync with Internet Connection Yes Remote TA actuation for Traffic Announcements Yes GPS module for automatic synch of the built in clock Yes Fully independent RDS...

Page 12: ...es COMMUNICATION Communication Interfaces 2x RS 232 USB LAN Connection with Automation Software Yes Network Connectivity 2x TCP ports 2x UDP ports Configuration Embeded Web Server SmartGen Encoders Manager SNMP and Front panel Password Protection Yes ASCII Protocol Yes Alert notifications on user defined events via SNMP traps or E mails Yes Embedded SNMP agent permitting active management tasks Ye...

Page 13: ...13 BLOCK DIAGRAM PILOT MPX INPUT SIDE LOOP 19 kHz B P F RECT PLL TIME BASE CPU PILOT LEVEL LOCK RTCC BATTERY BACKUP NON VOLATILE MEMORIES LCD DISPLAY 5 BUTTON KEYBOARD USB PORT 2x RS 232 SERIAL PORTS NETWORK PORT 2x GPI 4x GPO RECT 5V FAILSAFE BYPASS RELAY RDS MPX OUTPUT 57 kHz B P F DAC INJECTION LEVEL RDS LEVEL GPS MODULE GPS ANTENNA RDS OUTPUT ...

Page 14: ...nerator either in the sidechain or the loop through mode of encoder operation 7 FREE RUN Will be lit when no 19kHz pilot is present at the PILOT OR MPX INPUT and the synchronization source is set to Auto the encoder defaults to a crystal controlled internal timebase This enables RDS transmissions with monaural programming When synchronization source is set to Internal the FREE RUN led blinks every...

Page 15: ...gnal only 2 RDS MPX OUTPUT BNC Connector for RDS MPX output signal 3 PILOT MPX IN BNC Connector Input for PILOT MPX IN 4 GPS ANT Consumer standard SMA connector for GPS Antenna input 5 LAN RJ 45 TBASE100 connector for TCP UDP connections 6 GPIO PORTS DB 15 Female General Purpose Input Output Ports 7 COM 1A 1B Port 2 x RS 232 COM PORT DB 9 MALE FEMALE 8 COM 2A 2B Port 2 x RS 232 COM PORT DB 9 MALE ...

Page 16: ...com Web www devabroadcast com 16 REAR PANEL GENERAL PURPOSE PORTS Connector Pinouts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12V GPO 1 Emitter GPO 2 Emitter GPO 3 Emitter GPO 3 Emitter GND GPI 2 Cathode GPI 1 Cathode GPO 1 Collector GPO 2 Collector GPO 3 Collector GPO 4 Collector GPS Time Pulse OUT GPI 2 Anode GPI 1 Anode ...

Page 17: ...13 14 15 12V GPO 1 Emitter GND GPO 1 Collector LOAD LOAD GND 12V GPO 1 GPO Active 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12V GPO 1 Emitter GND GPO 1 Collector LOAD LOAD GND 12V GPO 1 GPI to a normally open momentary push button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12V GPI 1 Cathode GND GPI 1 Anode GND 12V GPI 1 1kΩ Electrical Characteristics of Optocouplers Vec 6V Ic 50mA Vce 70V Pd 150mW ...

Page 18: ...prevent personal injury to the operator and others and property damage The servicing of electronic equipment should be performed only by qualified personnel only Before removing the covers SmartGen 6 0 must be switched off and the power cable unplugged Never touch the wires or the electrical circuits Use insulated tools only Never touch the metal semiconductor It might carry high voltages For remo...

Page 19: ... device away from abnormally high RF fields Use only checked power supply cables We strongly recommend the usage of shielded cables Connect SmartGen 6 0 only to reliable power supply sources In case of unstable power supply please use Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS Use the device only with its top cover on to avoid electromagnetic anomalies Otherwise this may cause problems with the normal funct...

Page 20: ... assure coverage of the terms of theWarranty and it will provide a means of trace in case of lost or stolen equipment In addition the user will automatically receive SERVICE OR MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS from DEVA Broadcast Ltd Mounting RACK REQUIREMENT The SmartGen 6 0 mounts in a standard 19 inch equipment rack and requires only 1 inches 1U of vertical rack space In order the painted finish aroun...

Page 21: ...n improper fuse POWER CORD The detachable IEC type power cord is supplied with the unit The individual cord conductors may be color coded in either of two ways 1 In accordance with US standards BLACK AC HOT WHITE AC NEUTRAL GREEN EARTH GROUND 2 To European CEE standards BROWN AC HOT BLUE AC NEUTRAL GREEN YELLOW EARTH GROUND GROUND LOOPS Because the unbalanced PILOT OR MPX INPUT and the RDS OR MPX ...

Page 22: ...enerator may not be assured When sidechain operation mode is chosen the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT contains only the RDS sub carrier the composite MPX signal is not routed through SmartGen 6 0 This operating mode preserves the multiplex signal integrity and assures uninterrupted program transmission in case of encoder failure event Originally SmartGen 6 0 is configured for sidechain operation LOOP THROUGH ...

Page 23: ...1 ortheLCDMenu see LCDMenuExplained onpage51 toconfirm that the encoder is properly configured before connecting the unit to other air chain equipment Also it is important that the operating software be installed on the PC before the SmartGen 6 0 is connected to the encoder for programming the static message registers and operating defaults In addition we strongly recommend testing the encoder wit...

Page 24: ...tGen 6 0 4 Cable the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT of the encoder to the second wideband subcarrier input of the FM exciter FM STEREO GENERATOR MPX OUTPUT SmartGen 6 1 2 3 WIDEBAND INPUTS FM EXCITER TRANSMITTER PILOT MPX IN RDS MPX OUT RDS OUT LAN GPS GPIO COM1 COM2 Sidechain Encoder Connection NOTE We strongly recommend the usage of the Sidechain operating mode PLEASE HAVE IN MIND that in the event of power ...

Page 25: ... Connect the output of the stereo generator directly to the PILOT OR MPX INPUT of SmartGen 6 0 2 Connect the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT of the encoder to the composite MPX wideband input of the FM exciter FM STEREO GENERATOR MPX OUTPUT SmartGen 6 1 2 3 WIDEBAND INPUTS FM EXCITER TRANSMITTER PILOT MPX IN RDS MPX OUT RDS OUT LAN GPS GPIO COM1 COM2 Loop Through Encoder Connection ...

Page 26: ...e rear panel see Rear Panel on page 15 of the encoder to a normally open momentary spring return push button switch located conveniently at the announcer s operating position In order for the configuration to be successful the GPI should be set to work as a TA flag switch The TAflag will be transmitted as long as the switch is held down It is important that this alert is active only for the durati...

Page 27: ...ively the encoder may be addressed with any computer running a terminal emulation program or with a simple dumb terminal that has an RS 232 interface The encoder can accommodate several baud rates but the factory default is 9600 bps Set the terminal or terminal program for 9600 bps 8 Data Bits No Parity 1 Stop Bit No Flow Control 9600 8 N 1 None Static PS and other IDs flags the Alternative Freque...

Page 28: ...sed for addressing the encoder from a remote location via RS 232 serial connection When properly configured a modem link will appear transparent as if the encoder was connected directly to the controlling system The figure below indicates the proper pin connections for the cable used to connect the SmartGen 6 0 to a conventional external modem The three conductors shown are the only ones required ...

Page 29: ...separate subcarrier measurement ability keep in mind that mod monitors are peak responding for total modulation readings near 100 modulation but may be average responding for measurements at low levels of modulation Because the RDS subcarrier is a complex suppressed carrier double sideband signal an average reading of 3 RDS injection can represent a level that is substantially higher when measured...

Page 30: ...carrier modulation by the program audio signal Subcarrier in Phase Subcarrier in Quadrature The SmartGen 6 0 in accordance with the UECP ver 7 05 allows adjustment of the phase shift between the PILOT tone and RDS in the range of 0 359 9 with 0 1 increments Although some stereo generators supply a pilot sync reference for RDS usually a TTL level square wave this reference may or may not be in exac...

Page 31: ...Y Pop M TP OFF TA OFF MS MUSIC PTYN SMARTGEN This is the starting point of the navigation process Prior to proceed any further in the menu structure it is important the basic functionality of the navigational menu to be known Keyboard UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT and OK buttons placed on the right of the LCD screen are used to navigate through the menus selecting various functions and parameters of SmartGen...

Page 32: ...ot Lock NO Enc Mode SIDE Out ON Sync Src AUTO Temp 36 7ßC RDS LVL 0 96Vpp PHASE 0 0ß BER 0 0000 PLT LVL 0 00Vpp TOO LOW GPS FIX 3D Alt 38 7m Lat 42 495655ß Satellites 6 of 8 Lon 27 460468ß OK 9 GENERAL 1 CHAR CODE TBL DEFAULT SETTINGS 2 RDS STANDARD RDS I OK E 5 SECURITY 1 KBD PASSWORD 0000 2 KBD PASS ENA Disabled OK 10 EXIT J OK A 1 RDS 1 PI CALL FFFF PARAMETERS 2 PS SMARTGEN OK B 2 AF LIST MENU ...

Page 33: ... RDS PARAMETERS 17 DI3 Static PTY 18 RT SmartGen 5 0 Dyna 1 RDS 1 PI CALL FFFF PARAMETERS 2 PS SMARTGEN 1 RDS PARAMETERS 4 3 PSDFLT SMARTGEN PSTOUT 2 min 1 RDS PARAMETERS 8 7 DPSDFLT SmartGen 5 0 DPS SmartGen 5 0 Dyn 1 RDS PARAMETERS 12 11 TA OFF MS MUSIC 1 RDS PARAMETERS 15 DI1 Not Art Head 16 DI2 Not Compressed 1 RDS PARAMETERS 20 EXIT 19 RT TRIM ON 1 RDS 19 RT TRIM ON PARAMETERS 20 EXIT A OK ED...

Page 34: ...LUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE 2 AF LIST MENU 3 NEW A LIST 2 AF MTD A 4 NEW B LIST 2 AF LIST MENU 1 EDIT AF LIST 2 AF MTD A 2 CLEAR AF LIST 2 AF LIST MENU 2 CLEAR LIST 2 AF MTD A 3 NEW A LIST 2 AF LIST MENU 4 NEW B LIST 2 AF MTD A 5 EXIT 2 AF LIST MENU 4 NEW B LIST 2 AF MTD A 5 EXIT J OK 2 AF LIST MTD A 1 87 6 ADD DEL OK 2 AF LIST MTD B 1 87 7 Same ADD DEL TUNE 87 6 OK OK OK ...

Page 35: ...6 820027 Fax 359 56 836700 E mail office devabroadcast com Web www devabroadcast com C OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE 3 GROUP 1 0A ADD DEL SEQUENCE 2 2A ADD DEL 3 GROUP 4 10A ADD DEL SEQUENCE 5 3A ADD DEL ...

Page 36: ...NICATIONS 2 NETWORK 3 HTTP 4 COMMUNICATIONS 3 HTTP 4 EMAIL 4 COMMUNICATIONS 4 EMAIL 5 SNMP 4 COMMUNICATIONS 5 SNMP 6 FTP 4 COMMUNICATIONS 6 FTP 7 SNTP 4 COMMUNICATIONS 7 SNTP 8 SYSLOG 4 COMMUNICATIONS 8 SYSLOG 9 RDS DATA SERVER 4 COMMUNICATIONS 9 RDS DATA SERVER 10 UECP PORTS 4 COMMUNICATIONS 10 UECP PORTS 11 EXIT 4 COMMUNICATIONS 10 UECP PORTS 11 EXIT D1 OK D2 OK D3 OK D4 OK D5 OK D6 OK D7 OK D8 ...

Page 37: ...led 7 EXIT D1 OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE D OK 4 2 NETWORK 1 DHCP Enabled 2 IP 192 168 020 142 4 2 NETWORK 2 IP 192 168 020 142 3 GATEWAY 192 168 020 001 4 2 NETWORK 3 GATEWAY 192 168 020 001 4 MASK 255 255 255 000 4 2 NETWORK 4 MASK 255 255 255 000 5 DNS1 192 168 001 001 4 2 NETWORK 5 DNS1 192 168 001 001 6 DNS2 192 168 001 001 4 2...

Page 38: ...ER PORT 465 3 EMAIL1 sg6 devamonit 4 4 EMAIL 3 EMAIL1 sg6 devamonit 4 EMAIL2 sg6 devamonit 4 4 EMAIL 4 EMAIL2 sg6 devamonit 5 SENDER sg6 devamonit 4 4 EMAIL 5 SENDER sg6 devamonit 6 USER NAME sg6 devamonit 4 4 EMAIL 6 USER NAME sg6 devamonit 7 USER PASS 1234 4 4 EMAIL 7 USER PASS 1234 8 HOSTNAME SMARTGEN_6_SM 4 4 EMAIL 8 HOSTNAME SMARTGEN_6_SM 9 CONN TYPE SECURE 4 4 EMAIL 9 CONN TYPE SECURE 10 HTM...

Page 39: ...4 5 6 MANAGER PORT 162 SNMP 7 EXIT 4 5 6 MANAGER PORT 162 SNMP 7 EXIT D5 OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE D OK 4 6 FTP 1 COMMAND PORT 21 2 DATA PORT 2020 4 6 FTP 2 DATA PORT 2020 3 EXIT 4 6 FTP 2 DATA PORT 2020 3 EXIT D6 OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE D OK 4 7 SNTP 1 SERVER A...

Page 40: ...PORT 514 4 8 SYSLOG 2 SERVER PORT 514 3 EXIT 4 8 SYSLOG 2 SERVER PORT 514 3 EXIT D8 OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE D OK 4 9 RDS DATA 1 SERVER PORT 1050 SERVER 2 EXIT 4 9 RDS DATA 1 SERVER PORT 1050 SERVER 2 EXIT D9 OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE D OK OK H OLD J ...

Page 41: ...TS 6 PORT 6 UDP1 7 PORT 7 UDP2 4 10 UECP PORTS 7 PORT 7 UDP2 8 EXIT 4 10 UECP PORTS 7 PORT 7 UDP2 8 EXIT D10 OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE D OK 4 10 1 UECP 1 MODE BI_DIR SPT PORT 1 COM1 2 SPEED 9600 bps 3 ECHO ON 4 TIMEOUT INACTIVE 5 EXIT OK OK 4 10 3 UECP 1 MODE BI_DIR SPT PORT 3 USB 2 ECHO ON 3 TIMEOUT INACTIVE 4 EXIT OK OK 4 10 3 U...

Page 42: ... 5 EXIT 5 SECURITY 1 KBD PASSWORD 0000 2 KBD PASS ENA Disabled 5 SECURITY 2 KBD PASS ENA Disabled 3 RMT USER NAME user 5 SECURITY 4 RMT PASSWORD pass 5 EXIT E OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE J OK 6 ALARMS 3 ALARM STATUS 4 EXIT 6 ALARMS 1 ALARM OUTPUTS 2 ALARM EVENTS 6 ALARMS 2 ALARM EVENTS 3 ALARM STATUS 6 ALARMS 3 ALARM STATUS 4 EXIT F...

Page 43: ... TIMEOUT OFF 6 3 ALARM 7 PORT 7 TIMEOUT OFF STATUS 8 RDS SIG LOSS OFF 6 3 ALARM 8 RDS SIG LOSS OFF STATUS 9 BER ON RDS SIG OFF 6 3 ALARM 9 BER ON RDS SIG OFF STATUS 10 PLT SYNC LOSS OFF 6 3 ALARM 10 PLT SYNC LOSS OFF STATUS 11 RDS GROUP LOSS OFF 6 3 ALARM 11 RDS GROUP LOSS OFF STATUS 12 DSN CHANGE OFF 6 3 ALARM 12 DSN CHANGE OFF STATUS 13 PSN CHANGE OFF 6 3 ALARM 13 PSN CHANGE OFF STATUS 14 DEVICE...

Page 44: ...HANGE EVENTS 13 PSN CHANGE 6 2 ALARM 13 PSN CHANGE EVENTS 14 DEVICE TEMPERATURE 6 2 ALARM 14 DEVICE TEMPERATURE EVENTS 15 TA TIMEOUT ELAPSED 6 2 ALARM 15 TA TIMEOUT ELAPSED EVENTS 16 EXIT 6 2 ALARM 15 TA TIMEOUT ELAPSED EVENTS 16 EXIT F2 OK H OLD J EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE F OK 6 2 1 UECP PORT 1 1 ENABLE OFF TIMEOUT ALARM 2 EMAIL OFF 3 SNMP OF...

Page 45: ... SNMP OFF 6 2 11 RDS GROUP 5 SNMP OFF DATA LOSS ALARM 6 GPO OFF 6 2 11 RDS GROUP 6 GPO OFF DATA LOSS ALARM 7 EXIT 6 2 11 RDS GROUP 6 GPO OFF DATA LOSS ALARM 7 EXIT F2A OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE F2 OK 6 2 11 1 RDS 1 0A OFF 0B OFF GROUP ENABLE 2 1A OFF 1B OFF 3 2A OFF 2B OFF 4 3A OFF 3B OFF 5 4A OFF 4B OFF 6 5A OFF 5B OFF 7 6A OFF 6...

Page 46: ... ALARM 4 LO TRESH 20 0ßC 6 2 14 DEVICE 4 LO TRESH 20 0ßC TEMPERATURE ALARM 5 TRIGGER 300 s 6 2 14 DEVICE 5 TRIGGER 300 s TEMPERATURE ALARM 6 RELEASE 300 s 6 2 14 DEVICE 6 RELEASE 300 s TEMPERATURE ALARM 7 EMAIL OFF 6 2 14 DEVICE 7 EMAIL OFF TEMPERATURE ALARM 8 SNMP OFF 6 2 14 DEVICE 8 SNMP OFF TEMPERATURE ALARM 9 GPO OFF 6 2 14 DEVICE 9 GPO OFF TEMPERATURE ALARM 10 EXIT 6 2 14 DEVICE 9 GPO OFF TEM...

Page 47: ...PO 4 GPO 4 5 EXIT G OK H OLD J J OK OK 7 1 GPO 1 FUNCTION MANUAL STATUS LOW 2 TYPE LEVEL HIGH 1 1 7 1 GPO 2 TYPE LEVEL HIGH STATUS LOW 3 TIMEOUT 2 s 1 1 7 1 GPO 3 TIMEOUT 2 s STATUS LOW 4 VALUE MAN LOW 1 1 7 1 GPO 4 VALUE MAN LOW STATUS LOW 5 ID output 1 1 1 7 1 GPO 5 ID output 1 STATUS LOW 6 EXIT 1 1 7 1 GPO 5 ID output 1 STATUS LOW 6 EXIT 1 1 OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK O...

Page 48: ... 1 8 GPI 3 ALT DSN 1 4 ALT PSN 1 8 GPI 1 GPI 1 2 GPI 2 8 GPI 4 ALT PSN 1 5 EXIT 8 GPI 4 ALT PSN 1 5 EXIT H OK H OLD J J OK OK 8 1 GPI 1 FUNCTION TA CONTROL ST INACTIVE 2 ID input 1 1 1 8 1 GPI 2 ID input 1 ST INACTIVE 3 EXIT 1 1 8 1 GPI 2 ID input 1 ST INACTIVE 3 EXIT 1 1 OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE OK OK OK OK H OLD J ...

Page 49: ...CD BACKLIGHT ON 9 GENERAL 10 LCD BACKLIGHT ON SETTINGS 11 LCD POWER SAVE ON 9 GENERAL 11 LCD POWER SAVE ON SETTINGS 12 STORAGE 9 GENERAL 12 STORAGE SETTINGS 13 LOG MAX AGE 5 DAYS 9 GENERAL 13 LOG MAX AGE 5 DAYS SETTINGS 14 SERIAL AND MAC 9 GENERAL 14 SERIAL AND MAC SETTINGS 15 SITE NAME 9 GENERAL 15 SITE NAME SETTINGS 16 DEVICE INFO 9 GENERAL 16 DEVICE INFO SETTINGS 17 FACTORY DEFAULTS 9 GENERAL 1...

Page 50: ... 9 8 TIME SETTINGS 5 CT ON Wed 23 07 14 13 57 40 6 EXIT 9 8 TIME SETTINGS 5 CT ON Wed 23 07 14 13 57 40 6 EXIT I7 OK H OLD J OK EDIT MODE MOVE CURSOR SPIN VALUE OK CONFIRM BACK OK H OLD CONFIRM EXIT TO TITLE I OK 9 12 STORAGE 1 DISK STATUS 2 FORMAT DISK 9 12 STORAGE 2 FORMAT DISK 3 EXIT 9 12 STORAGE 2 FORMAT DISK 3 EXIT I11 OK H OLD J I OK Memory Free Space 1885 7MB 100 0 Status Used Space 0 0MB 0...

Page 51: ...shows Decoder Information DI which unites several flags See RDSApplications Supported on page 91 or consult the RDS RBDS Standard for in depth explanation Date Time CT ON Time 08 13 20 UTC 2 00 SYNC SNTP Date 23 Jul 2014 Wed DST OFF This screen shows whether or not the transmission of CT group 4A is switched on or off The current Time Date are also shown Decoding Standard RDS Output Pilot Lock Ope...

Page 52: ...W This screen monitors the RDS PILOT Levels as well showing the selected PHASE GPS Information GPS FIX 3D Alt 38 7m Lat 42 495655ß Satellites 6 of 8 Lon 27 460468ß This screen monitors the device s current location GPS Fix The current condition of the GPS fix and type Alt The current altitude Lat Lon The current location of the device Longitude and Latitude in degrees Satellites The number of sate...

Page 53: ...E Keyboard lock will not prevent from navigating through the Main Screen Only the Editing option will be locked RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS SmartGen 6 0 can Restore Factory Defaults from its non volatile memory when an emergency recovery is necessary Hopefully this function will never be used If needed though below is an explanation on the procedure Disconnect Remove all external appointments except ...

Page 54: ...n air quickly a very simple and intuitive Windows interface has been included on the CD ROM that comes with the SmartGen 6 0 encoder This can be used by anyone to set the static IDs and flags to program default entries into the dynamic messaging fields and to set other operating parameters that affect how data from station automation is displayed on the radio faceplate SNMP The built in SNMP agent...

Page 55: ...twork thus the device may be accessed only within that network Consult with your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Username and Password will be requested when connecting for the first time Default values being user and pass NOTE The current settings are referred to Main PSN in the Current DSN The Web Interface is visually divided into two sections Top Monitoring section visual...

Page 56: ... within the Web Interface An in depth discussion of the mathematical calculation is given in RDS RBDS Standard To use the PI calculator for US K and W call signs simply enter call letters into the CALL box The hexadecimal code will automatically be calculated into PI box If the hexadecimal code for a US station is known you may enter it under PI and then the callsign will be calculated automatical...

Page 57: ...the TAFlag on page 26 Dynamic PS DPS is proprietary setting which not conform with RDS RBDS Standard Because of driving safety considerations broadcasters have from the start been discouraged from making the PS dynamic that is to send long messages in a succession of 8 character frames As a matter of note it remains a violation of both the CENELEC and the NRSC standards to flash or scroll the PS d...

Page 58: ...efault PS Default Dynamic PS Replaces the broadcasted PS string with the specified Default PS when the option is enabled and the timeout expired This option is very convenient when the PS is set by an automation software as it prevents transmission of outdated PS string in case of connection loss between the SmartGen and the automation software Default PS Timeout Default Dynamic PS Timeout Enables...

Page 59: ...ETHOD A OR METHOD B At the right side is shown AF List To add new AF list follow the instructions below How to add a new AF list by Method A 1 Select Method A 2 Press Add AF 3 Specify frequency by typing it in the relevant field or via the spin control buttons placed on the right of the frequency box Repeat steps from 2 to 3 for all AF to be added 4 Press Save Changes ...

Page 60: ...a new AF list by Method B 1 Select Method B and tuning frequency Tune 2 Press Add AF 3 If not already done that specify frequency by typing it in the relevant field or via the Up and Down buttons placed on the right of the frequency box Then from the drop down menu specify Same or Reg Regional Repeat steps from 2 to 3 for all AF to be added 4 Press Save Changes ...

Page 61: ...tically assigned from the browser s time All needed settings for the Group Sequence TA and EON TA Control are also applied through this tab of the WEB interface Site Address Encoder Address The encoder has two address lists one of acceptable site addresses and the other of acceptable encoder addresses The site address list includes 0 the global site address the unique site address and any addition...

Page 62: ...m 62 At the right side are shown Group Sequence To add new or RDS group into Group sequence follow the instructions below How to add RDS group into Group Sequence 1 Press Add Group 2 Select the group number from the drop down menu Then specify group type be used A or B Repeat steps from 1 to 2 for all RDS groups to be added 3 Press Save Changes ...

Page 63: ...www devabroadcast com 63 How to add Site Encoder address The procedure is identical and explained in details below 1 Press Add 2 Specify the Address by typing it in the relevant field or via the spin control buttons placed on the right of the edit box Repeat steps from 1 to 2 for all addresses to be added 3 Press Save Changes ...

Page 64: ...all the RDS readings is found here The currently broadcasted Radio Text is also evident A great addition to SmartGen 6 0 s functionalities is the Radio Text section where the last 20 broadcasted RT are are listed Group detector all received groups are systematized into a table representing the percentage quantity of the groups in the received RDS RBDS signal The user selects how the Total groups r...

Page 65: ...on about satellites in view The LED indicators show the reception quality for every satellite The number beneath every LED is Satellite ID Sky View is an alternative representation of Satellites in View Every satellite is represented as a 2D point in space according to Elevation Azimuth and signal quality of the satellite Sky View gives a general idea of how satellites are scattered through the vi...

Page 66: ...boot the device or Restore it to its Factory Defaults Site Name if changed the name will be used as a title of the WEB Interface It will also be used as an alias for the UPnP and LCD Display Pressing the Factory Defaults button will return the device to its factory defaults Pressing the Reboot Device will reboot the device Firmware Update contains information of the Current Firmware Version and al...

Page 67: ... button should be enabled selected Once all needed settings are applied the Save Changes button should be pressed The setup for all parameters is simplified Below is an explanation on the procedure depending on the Alarm UECP Ports 1 to 7 Enable the ON button Select the preferred alarm method s E mail SNMP or GPO In order for the GPO notification to be enabled the GPO port number should be specifi...

Page 68: ...hich the alarms should be generated TA Timeout DSN and PNS Change Enable the ON button Select the preferred alarm method s E mail SNMP or GPO In order for the GPO notification to be enabled the GPO port number should be specified from the drop down menu Temperature Select the preferred alarm method s E mail SNMP or GPO In order for the GPO notification to be enabled the GPO port number should be s...

Page 69: ...tion Timeout Echo RS 232 û ü ü ü ü USB û û ü ü ü TCP ü û ü ü ü UDP ü û ü ü ü Timeout action the following actions are available Inactive No Action Minutes In order for the communication port to be active Minutes should be set as Timeout Action Echo This button enables disables the local echo for the corresponding port Network section The network addresses could be set manually static IP or automat...

Page 70: ... We recommend you to use the Test button and generate a test e mail which upon success will be delivered to the specified E mail 1 and or E mail 2 Example of Test E mail Message SmartGen 6 0 Test Message Please do not reply to this e mail SNMPAgent SpecifyAgent ID Agent Port Read Write Communities Manager IP Manager Port and session timeout Agent ID is used for identification of the device among o...

Page 71: ...tGen 6 0 clock to a millisecond with the Internet time server Enable this function in order to use it Specifying the server closest to your location will improve the accuracy NOTE SNTP is enabled when is selected as Time Sync Source HTTP Server Enable Disable the HTTP Server Specify the Server Port UPnP Enables Disables the UPnP discovery function RDS Stream Server SmartGen 6 0 has a built in inde...

Page 72: ...en 6 0 and when GPI with DSN selection is activated the DSN will become current and Main PSN will be selected for this alternative DSN Alternative PSN can be assigned with values from 1 to 255 and activation of the GPI with PSN selection This PSN if available will become main PSN for the current DSN Function type and pulse time for each of the GPOs could be set individually You can choose between ...

Page 73: ...0027 Fax 359 56 836700 E mail office devabroadcast com Web www devabroadcast com 73 Log Here are listed all the Device System Events The logs are saved in the internal device memory and can be downloaded via the built in FTP server see Log Files Maximum Age on page 66 ...

Page 74: ... Fax 359 56 836700 E mail office devabroadcast com Web www devabroadcast com 74 Info The Info tab shows the alarm status of each parameter along with the basic device and network status IP address MAC etc GPS if it is selected as Time Sync Source UECP Communication ports ...

Page 75: ...al emulation will help the programmer understand what ASCII syntax the encoder requires serving as an example for direct connection with station automation If using HyperTerminal it s best first to upgrade to the latest version Download this from http www hilgraeve com hyperterminal The more current product seems to run more smoothly and has text editing features not found in earlier versions NOTE...

Page 76: ...9 56 836700 E mail office devabroadcast com Web www devabroadcast com 76 SERIAL COM PORT CONFIGURATION Give the encoder connection a name we have chosen RDS for this illustration Click Connect using and select COM1 unless there is a reason to use another serial COM port Click OK ...

Page 77: ...heck your settings against the screen shot Click OK to close all boxes and to clear the HyperTerminal data entry screen If you experience trouble communicating with the SmartGen 6 0 there s a quick and easy check to verify that the computer and the terminal program are functioning normally With pins 2 and 3 of the DB 9 connector shorted with a screwdriver whatever is typed on the keyboard should a...

Page 78: ...he data entered previously see Basic RDS on page 56 RDS can be used at any time to make the encoder spill its guts This exercise does not interrupt or interfere with encoder operation All valid interrogations are followed by OK a NO shows that the interrogation was not valid Any single parameter in a register can be interrogated independently Simply type the register designation followed by a sing...

Page 79: ...urn data path is not essential however The SmartGen 6 0 will accept programming commands on a receive only basis For example a studio transmitter radio link STL may include 1 way data transmission that could be used to address the encoder If double characters appear when typing your terminal has been configured for local echo Rather than defeating the echo function of the encoder local echo should...

Page 80: ...sponses returned from the encoder CORRECTING MISTAKES Under HyperTerminal use the Enter key to drop to a new line if required and use either the Backspace key or the keyboard s directional arrows to navigate within a text entry Overtyping an entry will automatically replace the previous characters What is shown on the screen before the Enter key is pressed is what will be sent to the encoder VALID...

Page 81: ...age 86 INIT is an emergency recovery command only It is not necessary to execute INIT prior to updating any encoder programming ENCODER RESET Typing RESET initiates a hardware reset equivalent to turning the encoder off and back on again This reset command does not clear the registers of programming commands that have been saved as described above FIRMWARE VERSION Type REV for a display of the enc...

Page 82: ...8 max ASCII characters describes current PTY TP Traffic Program 0 or 1 0 NO 1 YES TA Traffic Alert 0 or 1 0 flag OFF 1 flag ON DI Decoder Information 0 to 15 MS Music Speech 0 or 1 0 speech only 1 music TEXT RadioText 64 max ASCII characters RTTRIM Trims the radiotext trailing spaces with carriage return symbol 0D 0 or 1 0 OFF 1 ON DPSTEXT Dynamic PS and Radiotext will be set simultaneously 64 ASC...

Page 83: ... as CB flag Server Control Bits and Template number 0 65535 MODE Operating Mode 0 or 1 LOOP or SIDE 0 loop through 1 sidechian OUT Switch RDS output signal ON or OFF 0 OFF 1 ON SYNC Selects the synchronization source of the RDS subcarrier 0 to 2 AUTO INT or EXT 0 AUTO 1 INT 2 EXT TIME UTC Time HH MM SS HH hour MM Minutes SS Seconds DATE Date DD MM YY DD Day MM Month YY YEAR CT Switch transmission ...

Page 84: ...s SMTP HOSTNAME E Mail Host name string up to 127 chars SMTP CONNTYPE E Mail connection type 0 or 1 PLAIN or SECURE 0 plain 1 secure HTMLEMAIL Switch usage of HTML formatted Email messages ON or OFF 0 OFF 1 ON SYSLOG ENA Switch SYSLOG service ON or OFF 0 OFF 1 ON SYSLOG ADDR SYSLOG server address XXX XXX XXX XXX or www example com SYSLOG PORT SNTP server port 0 65535 514 default RDSSRV ENA Switch ...

Page 85: ...ns current port number TOUT Returns TA timeout status 1 timeout occurred 0 no timeout AF Returns the current AF list LOG Display the device log file GPS Display GPS status DSTAT Returns disk and file system status ALMSTAT Returns alarms status SERNUM Returns device serial number ENCTYPE Returns encoder type string AF CLEAR Clears the current AF list SNTP SYNC Forces SNTP to synchronize immediately...

Page 86: ...OM2 Speed 9600 bps Beeper On LCD Backlight On LCD Power Save Off Site Name SmartGen 6 0 CT On RTC Synchronization Source SNTP Local Time Offset 0 RTC Correction 0 System Log Max Age 5 days BASIC RDS SETTINGS PI FFFF PTY None PS SMARTGEN PTYN SMARTGEN TA OFF TP OFF TA Timeout 1 min MS Music DI 0 Stereo DI 1 No Artificial Head DI 2 Not Compressed DI 3 Static PTY RT SmartGen6 0 DynamicRDS RBDSEncoder...

Page 87: ...1 UDP PORT 2 5002 NOTE Network Settings will not be affected when Factory Defaults are issued through TCP UDP Port NETWORK SERVICES DHCP Enabled SNMP Enabled FTP Enabled EMAIL Enabled UPNP Enabled SYSLOG Enabled RDS Stream Server Enabled HTTP HTTP Server Port 80 WEB Server Username user WEB Server Password pass SNMP Read community DBR SG6 Write community DBR SG6 SNMP Agent ID 0 SNMP Agent Port 161...

Page 88: ...toring com EMAIL2 sg6 devamonitoring com SMTP Sender sg6 devamonitoring com SMTP Username sg6 devamonitoring com SMTP Hostname SMARTGEN_6_SMTP_CLIENT SMTP Connection type Secure HTML Templates Disabled RDS STREAM SERVER RDS Stream Server Port 1050 UECP SETTINGS Site Address List Empty Encoder Address List Empty Current DSN 1 Main PSN 1 Selected Reference Input 1 Group Sequence 0A 2A Access Rights ...

Page 89: ... US prior to the 1950s In Europe a central program originator may have many transmitting facilities of modest power situated throughout the country at several different frequencies to blanket a designated service area The European disposition toward lower power transmitters can be found on the local radio level as well The European concept of a service area equates to the US broadcaster s market T...

Page 90: ...Some of these applications may promise additional revenue to the station The SmartGen 6 0 offers these capabilities and may be addressed by simple ASCII commands either from station automation or directly from a connected computer In Europe the RDS encoders could be linked to one another for network support applications The Universal Encoder Communication Protocol UECP was developed by CENELEC to ...

Page 91: ...ian Day MJD If MJD 0 the receiver should not be updated The listener however will not use this information directly and the conversion to local time and date will be made in the receiver s circuitry CT is used as time stamp by various RDS applications and thus it must be accurate DI Decoder Information This is one of several flags that convey yes no or other very basic data This flag helps the rec...

Page 92: ...ed by each operator itself M S Music Speech Switch This flag simply indicates whether music or speech is the primary broadcast programming The purpose of this function is not well explained in the respective Standards hence it comes as no surprise that it is not widely used ODA Open Data Applications The Open Data Applications feature allows data applications not previously specified in EN 50067 t...

Page 93: ...he PTY identifier may be made dynamic changing between categories for a station that dayparts changes its format for specific time periods The PTY code is not meant to change from song to song or to accommodate a top of the hour newscast however PTYN Program TYpe Name The PTYN feature allows the predefined by the RDS RBDS Standard PTY to be further described using user defined text e g PTY 4 Sport...

Page 94: ...us the listener is no longer forced to watch the RT information passing scrolling by Moreover RT offers selected RT message elements to car drivers on a static display without risk of distracting the attention of the driver Furthermore RT is well suited for mobile phones with built in FM receivers telephone numbers can be directly used to initiate calls and web addresses can be used to start brows...

Page 95: ...or symphonic music 16 Rhythm and Blues A wide range of musical styles often called urban contemporary 17 Soft R and B Rhythm and blues with a generally soft tempo 18 Foreign Language Any programming format in a language other than English 19 Religious Music Music programming with religious lyrics 20 Religious Talk Call in shows interview programs etc with a religious theme 21 Personality A radio s...

Page 96: ...forecasts and Meteorological information 17 Finance Stock Market reports commerce trading etc 18 Children s programs For programs targeted at a young audience primarily for entertainment and interest rather than where the objective is to educate 19 Social Affairs Programs about people and things that influence them individually or in groups Includes sociology history geography psychology and socie...

Page 97: ...up_0A_loss html 7 rds_group_0A_ok html 8 rds_group_0B_loss html 9 rds_group_0B_ok html 10 rds_group_10A_loss html 11 rds_group_10A_ok html 12 rds_group_10B_loss html 13 rds_group_10B_ok html 14 rds_group_11A_loss html 15 rds_group_11A_ok html 16 rds_group_11B_loss html 17 rds_group_11B_ok html 18 rds_group_12A_loss html 19 rds_group_12A_ok html 20 rds_group_12B_loss html 21 rds_group_12B_ok html 2...

Page 98: ...ld like to continue using the HTML formatted E mails the smtp_templ directory along with the files or only those that are needed should be restored This can be made via the FTP client application properly applied FTP settings will be required The templates can be downloaded from DEVA s website The content of the dsn_change html file is listed below html body div SmartGen 6 0 encoder from span styl...

Page 99: ... DSN is changed by with no change on initialization by GPI by user UECP by user WEB by user SNMP by script file PSN_ChgBy PSN is changed by TEMP_CRNT current device internal temperature 38 5 TEMP_HI high threshold for the temperature alarm 30 0 TEMP_LO low threshold for the temperature alarm 65 5 M_PILOT_STAT pilot status Too Low Too High Normal M_PILOT_LEVEL pilot level 1 78 Vp p M_RDS_LEVEL RDS ...

Page 100: ...ice is operating normally this alarm will not be triggered Pilot synchronization loss YES YES NO Loss of synchronization with the external pilot tone RDS group loss NO YES NO Loss absence of a specific RDS group s in the RDS data stream for a pre defined time There is an Enable flag for each of the RDS Group types DSN change YES NO NO Change of the current DSN PSN change YES NO NO Change of the ma...

Page 101: ... not apply to damage caused by misuse abuse accident or neglect This Warranty is voided by unauthorized attempts at repair or modification or if the serial identification label has been removed or altered III TERMS OF WARRANTY DEVA Broadcast Ltd products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship A Any discrepancies noted within TWO YEARS of the date of delivery will be rep...

Page 102: ...E mail Phone Fax Which DEVA Broadcast Ltd product did you purchase Product Serial Purchase date Installation date Your signature Signing this warranty registration form you are stating that all the information provided to DEVA Broadcast Ltd are truth and correct DEVA Broadcast Ltd declines any responsibility for the provided information that could result in an immediate loss of warranty for the ab...

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