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GV10/GV7.5

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RANSMITTER

Document ID: 

NHB-GV7.5-GV10-INS

Version:

3.0 

Issue Date:

2014-11-01

Status:

Standard 

Making Digital Radio 

Work

Summary of Contents for GV10

Page 1: ...2 INSTALLATION MANUAL GV10 GV7 5 TRANSMITTER Document ID NHB GV7 5 GV10 INS Version 3 0 Issue Date 2014 11 01 Status Standard Making Digital Radio Work...

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Page 3: ...7 8200 Fax 1 207 947 3693 Customer Service 24 hour support 1 877 628 8353 Canada USA only 1 902 823 5100 International Email support nautel com Web www nautel com The comparisons and other information...

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Page 5: ...2 3 1 Upgrading to Dual Exciter 2 3 2 Installing the UPS Interface 2 3 3 Installing the Orban Inside Card 2 3 4 Connecting to Station Reference Ground 2 4 1 Connecting Ac Power 2 5 1 Installing the RF...

Page 6: ...by Nautel 2 10 2 Parts Not Supplied by Nautel 2 10 2 Parts Ordering 2 10 2 Module Exchange Program 2 10 3 Tools for Installation 2 10 3 Pre Installation Installation Assistance 2 11 1 Pre Installation...

Page 7: ...GV10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01 PAGE 2 VII RELEASE CONTROL RECORD ISSUE DATE REASON 3 0 2014 11 01 Release 3 of GV10 GV7 5 NARF72B 02...

Page 8: ...GV10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL PAGE 2 VIII VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01...

Page 9: ...determine if a crate has been tipped over or has been subjected to excessive shock see Figure 2 1 1 Figure 2 1 1 Tip and drop indicators 4 Report any damage immediately to your Nautel sales represent...

Page 10: ...transmitter follow the steps shown in Figure 2 1 2 Figure 2 1 2 Flowchart Installing the transmitter TIP When you have completed a task or step put a check mark beside the step number CAUTION FAILURE...

Page 11: ...is may have already been done in Step 2 See Figure 2 2 1 on page 2 2 3 to see access panels 4 If you are anchoring your transmitter against seismic activity obtain four 2 1 4 inch square washers Naute...

Page 12: ...es in place and retain the screws Obtain the Output Stud Plate which was tyrapped in the rear of the transmitter Using the M6 screws retained above install the output stud plate on top of the spacer p...

Page 13: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01 PAGE 2 2 3 Figure 2 2 1 Rear Access Panels 1 4 TURN LATCHES 14 in rear panel LOWER REAR PANEL 10 M5 screws LOCK OUT AC POWER BEFOR...

Page 14: ...TALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 4 VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01 Figure 2 2 2 Seismic Anchoring Hole Locations SEISMIC ANCHORING HOLES 4 places 3 4 in holes FLOOR VIEW OF CABINET VIEWED FR...

Page 15: ...0 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01 PAGE 2 2 5 Figure 2 2 3 RF Power Module Shipping Bolts M8 SHIPPING BOLTS 1 per module PARTIAL REAR VIEW FILTER PANELS REMOV...

Page 16: ...V10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 6 VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01 Figure 2 2 4 RF Output Connector Assembly Detail 1 5 8 inch EIA OUTPUT CONNECTOR CUP OUTPUT PLATE SPACER PLATE...

Page 17: ...ences a recommended schedule of installation and the procedure or associated document that describes how to install and configure the option Review the options in Table 2 3 1 to determine which if any...

Page 18: ...or the transmitter 2 Obtain QG14002 GV Dual Exciter Upgrade Quick Guide see Figure 2 3 1 that was provided with the Dual Exciter Upgrade Kit and complete its outlined procedure Figure 2 3 1 Dual Excit...

Page 19: ...an act as a backup power source for the transmitter s low voltage power supplies in the event of an ac power failure 1 Obtain the QG14004 GV UPS Interface Upgrade Quick Guide see Figure 2 that was pro...

Page 20: ...e Manual for more details 1 Obtain the QG12001B Orban Inside Upgrade Quick Guide see Figure 2 3 2 that was provided with the Orban Inside Kit and complete its outlined procedure for each desired excit...

Page 21: ...nch Ensure the reference ground conductor is at least 3 mm 1 8 in from the cabinet s exterior 3 For information about grounding the lightning protection see the GV10 GV7 5 Pre Installation Manual For...

Page 22: ...GV10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL CONNECTING TO STATION REFERENCE GROUND PAGE 2 4 2 VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01...

Page 23: ...stud NOTE Some types of cable e g TEC cable have an exposed ground wire In such cases Nautel recommends that you sleeve insulate the ground wire 4 Route the main ac power cables in a suitable conduit...

Page 24: ...g Nautel Part HAC15 snap mount tyraps for 0 25 holes provided in the ancillary kit The channel exit point is just above TB1 For bottom entry route the cables from the bottom entry hole to the input si...

Page 25: ...on page 2 5 4 to the UPS interface assembly at the bottom of the transmitter Install Nautel provided mating connectors and install ac cables on the UPS interface assembly See the GV10 GV7 5 Pre instal...

Page 26: ...DESIRED HOLE SIZE IN PLATE REMOVE PLATE FOUR M4 SCREWS BEFORE PUNCHING CHANNEL ENTRY POINT CHANNEL EXIT POINT TYRAP ANCHOR HOLES PROVIDED FOR ROUTING WIRE OUTSIDE OF CHANNEL typically not used Shown...

Page 27: ...rite toroids from the ancillary kit that are sufficient to accommodate the associated feed cable or hardline For 1 5 8 inch or 7 8 inch feed cable use Nautel Part LP23 2 187 inch inner diameter For 3...

Page 28: ...and 7 8 output 3 8 inch hardware for 3 1 8 output 8 Carefully install the RF feed cable s EIA flange connector on the RF connector s flange mounting studs Ensure its bullet mates with the rigidly mou...

Page 29: ...e 2 3 4 The transmitter s exciters are factory configured with no Orban Inside audio processor card Routing Cables Route the desired analog and digital program input cables to the back of the GV10 GV7...

Page 30: ...ating connectors after passing cables through the conduit Wear strip is factory installed at the channel entry and exit points to protect the cable insulation If your program wiring will not pass thro...

Page 31: ...NCH TOOL e g GREENLEE TO CREATE DESIRED HOLE SIZE IN THE PLATE REMOVE PLATE FOUR M4 SCREWS BEFORE PUNCHING PROGRAM INPUT ENTRY CHANNEL ENTRY POINT CHANNEL EXIT POINT TYRAP ANCHOR HOLES PROVIDED FOR RO...

Page 32: ...GV10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING PROGRAM INPUTS PAGE 2 7 4 VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01...

Page 33: ...ler A4 NOTE The remote interface PWB A16 is the recommended method of remote interfacing Routing Cables 1 Route all remote control monitor cables to the top of the transmitter 2 Get two ferrite toroid...

Page 34: ...ve the plate completely to gain access to a 2 5 inch diameter hole Re install the remote control monitor entry plate on top of the transmitter using four M4 screws 5 With the the rear filter panel rem...

Page 35: ...external interlock control route a shielded cable to one of the following locations For connection to the remote interface PWB A16 connect the shielded cable to TB1 between INTLK terminals 1 and 2 see...

Page 36: ...d 2 FRONT DOOR AND SIDE PANEL REMOVED FOR CLARITY EACH REMOTE CONTROL MONITOR ENTRY HOLE HAS A REMOVEABLE PLATE WITH A PRE CUT 1 4 INCH DIA HOLE USE A CHASSIS PUNCH TOOL e g GREENLEE TO CREATE DESIRED...

Page 37: ...CONTROL MONITOR WIRING VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01 PAGE 2 8 5 Figure 2 8 3 Controller Remote and LAN Connection LAN 1 Connector RJ45 type PARTIAL REAR VIEW FILTER PANELS REMOVED REMOTE I O A A2J5A and REM...

Page 38: ...GV10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING CONTROL MONITOR WIRING PAGE 2 8 6 VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01...

Page 39: ...d and that their attaching hardware is firmly tightened 3 Verify all program inputs are connected to the back of exciter A and optional exciter B WARNING Before applying ac power and turning on the tr...

Page 40: ...so provided in the ancillary kit 5 Set the switch on the front of each RF power module to its ENABLE position Commissioning NOTE The following procedures require the use of the transmitter s advanced...

Page 41: ...ing factory testing at minimum and rated power levels at a frequency of 98 1 MHz For this reason certain meter readings at different power levels and frequencies may vary from those recorded on the Cr...

Page 42: ...to an antenna system or verify that the current connection is intact 3 Turn on the transmitter s ac power 4 Verify audio input levels using the AUI 5 Use the local AUI to begin transmitter operations...

Page 43: ...WB or to the LAN 1 connector on the rear of the controller A4 see Section 2 8 Installing Control Monitor Wiring 4 If your network has a DHCP server and DHCP is set to ON factory default IP addresses w...

Page 44: ...ss Specify the IP address Consult with your network administrator Subnet Mask Typical netmask address shown Consult with your network administrator Default Gateway Specify the gateway address Consult...

Page 45: ...plied by Nautel see page 2 10 2 Parts Not Supplied by Nautel see page 2 10 2 Parts Ordering see page 2 10 2 Module Exchange Program see page 2 10 3 Tools for Installation see page 2 10 3 Contacting Na...

Page 46: ...tallation are not supplied by Nautel The parts you need vary with the installation requirements The list of parts you normally provide yourself during installation include A suitable 50 RF output coax...

Page 47: ...e customer then returns the failed module to Nautel using the same shipping package Tools for Installation The tools you need during transmitter installation include the following Digital voltmeter re...

Page 48: ...GV10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL PARTS AND TOOLS PAGE 2 10 4 VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01...

Page 49: ...on of your GV10 GV7 5 transmitter For support contact Nautel Customer Service and request assistance On Site Support on page 2 11 3 Installation and Commissioning Service Nautel offers an installation...

Page 50: ...er Modulation monitor Frequency counter 50 test load rated for 150 of carrier power VSWR less than 1 1 1 Nautel s service representative takes full responsibility for commissioning the transmitter val...

Page 51: ...g programs earn one SBE credit for each completed day of training Nautel s comprehensive selection of training programs will help customer staff develop valuable skill sets reduce downtime and make th...

Page 52: ...in the instruction manual 3 Nautel shall provide replacements for all Parts to the Buyer when they become defective during the warranty period and upon the return of the defective part Replacement par...

Page 53: ...software a is free or errors bugs or defects b will be compatible with third party software c results output or data provided through or generated by the software are accurate complete or reliable an...

Page 54: ...nautel com Module Exchange Service In order to provide Nautel customers with a fast and efficient service in the event of a problem Nautel operates a factory rebuilt module exchange service which tak...

Page 55: ...e module assembly to obtain name type part and serial number information Refer to the parts list of this manual or the appropriate service instruction manual for additional ordering information The fo...

Page 56: ...fter the end of the customer s standard four year warranty The two year plan adds an additional two years 24 months Only repairs done at Nautel s facilities or by Nautel authorized personnel will be c...

Page 57: ...llowing will be required when contacting Nautel Extended warranty plan number Product model number Serial number Brief description of the problem If Nautel s service technicians are unable to solve th...

Page 58: ...GV10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL PRE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE PAGE 2 11 10 VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01...

Page 59: ...ns high VSWR No shutbacks or cutbacks have occurred LED Light Emitting Diode also referred to as lamp LVPS Low Voltage Power Supply A module or modules used in the ac dc power stage that generates the...

Page 60: ...GV10 GV7 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL LIST OF TERMS PAGE 2 12 2 VERSION 3 0 2014 11 01...

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