Print Date 04/01/11 Page 17 of 42 E2165-00MA-04
SECTION TWO : INSTALLATION
! CAUTION !
These Exciters operate at
high RF power levels, internal supply energy levels and mains supply
current levels
. They also incorporate devices containing
toxic BeO
. Before commencing installation,
it is recommended that the complete INSTALLATION section is read and understood.
The
instructions should then be strictly followed, by suitably qualified personnel, otherwise sub-
standard or even dangerous operation may result.
2.1 : PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND FITTING
2.1.1 Installation Accessories
Various installation accessories may be supplied as required. A list of these (including spare fuses) is
given below. Actual requirements depend on the configuration of the equipment supplied (e.g. options
fitted, number and type of modulating sources, separate to or already fitted into a 19 inch rack,
whether or not leads are supplied ready made etc.). Note that extra, unlisted parts may be required for
connections to any Amplifier that is supplied (see manuals supplied with them).
Typical
Quantity
Description
Function
1
10A (C13) IEC mains connector.
For connection to lead from mains supply
distribution point.
Length as
req’d
3 core,1.0mm
2
per core, insulated
cable (EPR insulated, HOFR
sheathed) )
or
3 core,1.5mm
2
per core, insulated
cable (PVC insulated and sheathed)
Mains supply lead for operation in up to 50
deg.C ambients.
1
10A ‘C’ rated 2 pole miniature circuit
breaker (MCB).
Fitted at mains supply distribution point to
protect supply lead and mains input
components in the Exciter.
1
N type 50
Ω
coaxial free plug
plus low loss RF coaxial cable as req’d
(rated in excess of Exciter output
power at maximum ambient
temperature)
For connection to RF output
1-5
BNC type 50
Ω
or 75
Ω
coaxial free
plug(s) plus coaxial cable as req’d
For connection to Composite/RDS/SCA
inputs and Composite output
1
BNC type 50
Ω
coaxial free plug
plus RF coaxial cable as req’d
For connection to External Standard input
1
XLR 3 pin free plug
plus screened cable as req’d
For connection to Mono or (on /S option)
AES audio input.
1
9 Way D plug c/w cover.
For connection to leads from serial RS232
control/monitor ancillary equipment.
1
25 Way D plug c/w cover.
For connection to leads from parallel
control/monitor ancillary equipment.
2
(Stereo
Encoder
/S option
only)
XLR 3 pin free plugs
plus screened cable as req’d
For connection to Left and Right Audio
inputs
1
(Stereo
Encoder
/S option
only)
SMA free plug
plus coaxial cable as req’d
For connection to 19kHz Pilot output
