ITB ARCHIMEDE 3000, Operating Manual

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Italian Technology of Broadcast
User's Manual
ARCHIMEDE 3000 AR
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
This document, ARCHIMEDE 3000 guidebook , provides instructions on how to install, start up and perform
controls on the 3000 Watt ARCHIMEDE FM Broadcast Transmitter (see photo below), an easy-to use and
versatile system used in stand-alone mode.
The information on this manual is intended for an experienced system operator with a knowledge of high-
performance broadcast transmission systems. The ARCHIMEDE 3000 is designed to fit a standard 19” rack.
ARCHIMEDE 3000 is a broadband amplifier operating from 87.5 to 108 MHz. The RF part consists of 3
amplifying units (AMP1000 - FM) that can deliver full power to 3750 watts in continuous service. However,
since the philosophy of Italab is to allow all components of a product “not to work in stressful
conditions ," the full power of work has been limited to 3000 watts at full speed, this ensures a good
reliability without stress.
The Radiofrequency part (including a pallet, a low-pass filter and the input / output directional coupler)is
inserted in a box and shielded from all other components that complement this Equipment.
The switching power supply, extremely compact and of excellent quality, is oversized for its final use.
The ARCHIMEDE 3000 is run entirely by a powerful microprocessor that in real time controls all the important
functions for an efficient work (ventilation, temperatures of the RF part, temperature of incoming and inner
air, output power and reflected power).