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GV20/GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL

PARTS AND TOOLS

VERSION 5.0  2021-03-01

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Module Exchange Program

Nautel offers a module exchange program for customers who require expedited servicing and 
replacement of faulty modules. The module exchange program provides immediate replacement of 
failed modules with refurbished modules. 

The replacement module is shipped to the customer as soon as the customer reports the
failure. The 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 (recommend 1000 V, CAT-III rating)

Phillips screwdrivers, sizes #1 and #2

Pliers

Wire cutters

Panel punch (Greenlee, etc.) for suitable size cable entry hole, as desired

Hex wrenches (Allen keys)

Torque wrench with hex adapter, capable of 500 in-lbs (56.5 N-m) (for ac input terminal block)

Metric and Imperial socket set up to 24 mm (15/16 inch)

Metric and Imperial wrench set up to 25 mm (1 inch)

Electrician’s knife

Summary of Contents for GV20

Page 1: ...2 INSTALLATION MANUAL GV20 GV15 TRANSMITTER Document ID NHB GV15 GV20 INS Version 5 0 Issue Date 2021 03 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: ...g Options 2 3 1 Upgrading to Dual Exciter 2 3 2 Redundant LVPS Upgrade 2 3 3 Installing the UPS Interface 2 3 4 Installing the Orban Inside Card 2 3 5 Connecting to Station Reference Ground 2 4 1 Conn...

Page 6: ...Contacting Nautel 2 10 1 Parts Supplied 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 Instal...

Page 7: ...V20 GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01 PAGE 2 VII RELEASE CONTROL RECORD ISSUE DATE REASON 5 0 2021 03 01 Release 5 of GV20 GV15 NARF73D 02 Supports software version GV SW 4 4 1 and later...

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Page 9: ...etermine 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 representat...

Page 10: ...ransmitter 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 T...

Page 11: ...ent access is required to the transmitter s operating system It is a unique password to your transmitter however if there is a need to change this password see Changing the OS Password on page 3 4 5 i...

Page 12: ...llaries it may have been tyrapped to the rear of the transmitter due to space restrictions Using the M6 screws retained above install the output stud plate on top of the spacer plates Firmly tighten M...

Page 13: ...ION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01 PAGE 2 2 3 Figure 2 2 1 Rear Access Panels 1 4 TURN LATCHES 13 in front panel 16 in rear panel LOWER REAR PANEL 11 M5 screws LOCK OUT AC POW...

Page 14: ...G AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 4 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01 Figure 2 2 2 Seismic Anchoring Hole Locations SEISMIC ANCHORING HOLES 4 places 3 4 in holes FLOOR VIEW OF CABINET FROM ABOVE FRONT Contact Nautel to...

Page 15: ...20 GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING VERSION 5 0 2021 03 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: ...ACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 6 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01 Figure 2 2 4 RF Output Connector Assembly Detail 3 1 8 inch EIA Standard TORQUE OUTPUT CONNECTION TO 292 IN LBS OR 25 FT LBS OUTPUT CONNECTOR C...

Page 17: ...TION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01 PAGE 2 2 7 Figure 2 2 5 Ac Entry Box Installation Figure 2 2 6 AC ENTRY BOX 219 8277 obtain from Packing Supplies and secure using four M4...

Page 18: ...GV20 GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 8 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01...

Page 19: ...you did not purchase any options for your GV20 GV15 and intend to operate with the standard default configuration proceed to Section 2 4 Connecting to Station Reference Ground NOTE When an option is...

Page 20: ...r 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 Excite...

Page 21: ...rove the reliability of the transmitter 1 Obtain QG14001 GV Redundant LVPS Quick Guide see Figure 2 3 2 that was provided with the Dual LVPS Upgrade Kit and complete its outline procedure Figure 2 3 2...

Page 22: ...e for the transmitter s low voltage power supplies in the event of an ac power failure 1 Obtain the QG15001 GV UPS Interface Upgrade Quick Guide see Figure 2 3 3 that was provided with the UPS Interfa...

Page 23: ...e Manual for more details 1 Obtain the QG12001 Orban Inside Upgrade Quick Guide see Figure 2 3 4 that was provided with the Orban Inside Kit and complete its outlined procedure for each desired excite...

Page 24: ...GV20 GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING OPTIONS PAGE 2 3 6 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01...

Page 25: ...nd the stud assembly E1 on the cabinet Secure the conductor to E1 using the stud s 3 8 inch nut and a suitable wrench Ensure the reference ground conductor is at least 3 mm 1 8 in from the cabinet s e...

Page 26: ...CE GROUND PAGE 2 4 2 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01 Figure 2 4 1 Station Reference Ground Strap Connection E1 3 8 inch stud IMPORTANT Do not allow conductor to contact the transmitter chassis at any other poi...

Page 27: ...lows see Figure 2 5 1 on page 2 5 4 Remove the top cover from the ac entry box It is secured using four M4 screws and has three pre cut 1 4 inch diameter holes Use a chassis punch tool e g Greenlee et...

Page 28: ...ct the ac ground to terminal 5A Secure all wires in their respective terminals For SINGLE PHASE AC POWER SOURCES European Asian standards connect the ac line and neutral inputs to terminals 1A L1 and...

Page 29: ...n page 2 5 4 to the UPS interface assembly at the bottom of the transmitter Install the Nautel provided mating connector and install the ac cable on the UPS interface assembly Refer to Configuring an...

Page 30: ...efore punching hole s Remove rear cover to connect wires to TB1 four M4 screws AC WIRING ENTRY BOX HAS PRE CUT 1 4 INCH DIA HOLES USE A CHASSIS PUNCH TOOL e g GREENLEE TO PUNCH DESIRED HOLE SIZE IN BO...

Page 31: ...he associated feed cable or hardline For 3 1 8 inch feed cable use Nautel Part LP32 4 165 inch inner diameter Install two ferrite toroids on the transmitter end of the feed cable or hardline See Figur...

Page 32: ...eed cable s EIA flange connector on the RF connector s flange mounting studs Ensure its bullet mates with the rigidly mounted cup connector inside the RF output connector and the alignment pin of the...

Page 33: ...2 3 5 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 GV20 GV15...

Page 34: ...ter 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 through the channel rou...

Page 35: ...GREENLEE TO CREATE DESIRED HOLE SIZE IN THE PLATE REMOVE PLATE FOUR M4 SCREWS BEFORE PUNCHING REMOVE THE PLATE TO ACCESS A 2 5 INCH HOLE IF NECESSARY PROGRAM INPUT ENTRY CHANNEL ENTRY POINT CHANNEL EX...

Page 36: ...GV20 GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING PROGRAM INPUTS PAGE 2 7 4 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01...

Page 37: ...r 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 toroids...

Page 38: ...can remove 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 rear filter panel...

Page 39: ...Nautel Part JS35 to facilitate connections to the REMOTE I O A A1J2A and REMOTE I O B A1J2B 25 pin D sub connectors 8 For the transmitter s external interlock control route a shielded cable to one of...

Page 40: ...s 1 and 2 FRONT DOOR 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 HOLE SIZ...

Page 41: ...MANUAL INSTALLING CONTROL MONITOR WIRING VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01 PAGE 2 8 5 Figure 2 8 3 Controller Remote Connection PARTIAL REAR VIEW FILTER PANELS REMOVED REMOTE I O A A2J5A and REMOTE I O B A2J5B C...

Page 42: ...GV20 GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING CONTROL MONITOR WIRING PAGE 2 8 6 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01...

Page 43: ...uring Do not change any adjustments other than those specified This section contains the following procedures Pre Commissioning Tasks see page 2 9 2 Commissioning see page 2 9 3 Turning on the Transmi...

Page 44: ...Part 211 5060 is provided in the GV20 GV15 s ancillary kit It is intended to plug directly into the INTLK inputs TB1 1 and 2 on the remote interface PWB A16 or into the REMOTE I O A A2J5A connector p...

Page 45: ...to normal operating levels while monitoring the Transmitter Status page for alarms 7 Set up or select the desired operating preset See the GV20 GV15 Operating and Maintenance Manual 8 Set the correct...

Page 46: ...audio input levels using the AUI 5 Use the local AUI to begin transmitter operations For detailed instructions refer to the GV20 GV15 Operating and Maintenance Manual Set for desired power level Press...

Page 47: ...CP is set to ON factory default IP addresses will be automatically assigned Verify this has occurred by viewing the IP Address and Netmask address sub menus Gateway and Nameserver addresses are option...

Page 48: ...Address 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 Co...

Page 49: ...2 9 7 Configuring an External UPS If the UPS Interface option was installed perform the following steps to configure the transmitter to recognize the external UPS To view the UPS Installed screen sele...

Page 50: ...GV20 GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMMISSIONING PAGE 2 9 8 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01...

Page 51: ...lied 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 Nau...

Page 52: ...llation 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 coaxia...

Page 53: ...the failure The 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 Digita...

Page 54: ...GV20 GV15 INSTALLATION MANUAL PARTS AND TOOLS PAGE 2 10 4 VERSION 5 0 2021 03 01...

Page 55: ...on of your GV20 GV15 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 56: ...ectrum analyzer 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 tr...

Page 57: ...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 the...

Page 58: ...the equipment is installed and adjusted according to Nautel s prescribed procedures as stated in the instruction manual 3 Nautel shall provide replacements for all Parts to the Buyer when they become...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...0 or Toll Free 1 877 6NAUTEL 6628835 Canada USA only Fax 1 902 823 3183 Nautel Inc 201 Target Industrial Circle Bangor Maine USA 04401 Phone 1 207 947 8200 Fax 1 207 947 3693 Customer Service 24 hour...

Page 61: ...bor performed by Nautel authorized personnel to repair the product back to factory specifications Necessary components Modifications to correct performance problems Return shipping Details Extended Wa...

Page 62: ...a toll free number North America only to call for any service related issues Using the Extended Warranty Plan Contact Nautel s Canadian or U S service facility by phone fax or email as soon as a prob...

Page 63: ...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...

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Page 66: ...6NAUTEL 662 8835 Canada USA only or Phone 1 902 823 3900 or Fax 1 902 823 3183 Nautel Inc 201 Target Industrial Circle Bangor Maine USA 04401 Phone 1 207 947 8200 Fax 1 207 947 3693 Customer Service...

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