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NX100 Installation Manual

Connecting the station reference ground

Page 4-2

Issue 3.2   2017-03-31

Figure 4.1: Safety Ground Stud Assembly Detail 

INTERIOR

1) M10 BRASS STUD

2) M10 NUT

3) M10 FLAT WASHER

4) M10 SPLIT WASHER

5) EXTERIOR REFERENCE GROUND CONDUCTOR

6) CABINET FRAME

1

2

3

5

6

4

7

7) CABINET GROUND WIRE

EXTERIOR

Summary of Contents for NX100

Page 1: ...NX100 Transmitter Installation Manual Document NHB NX100 INS Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Status Standard...

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Page 3: ...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 provi...

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Page 5: ...d wiring 3 1 Connecting the station reference ground 4 1 Connecting ac power 5 1 Adjusting the spark gap 6 1 Installing audio inputs 7 1 Planning complete 7 1 Routing cables 7 1 Setting Exgine audio p...

Page 6: ...supplied by Nautel 10 2 Parts ordering 10 2 Module replacement program 10 2 Tools for installation 10 3 Pre installation Installation assistance 11 1 Pre installation consulting 11 1 Installation and...

Page 7: ...raph Turning on the Transmitter improved and added various steps Section 9 sub paragraph Modulation Checks added NOTE after step 4 to maintain positive and negative modulation peaks within specificati...

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Page 9: ...of the crates For each crate remove the panel labelled open this side The panel is attached using Philips head screws Remove any visible packing material including braces from the crate s interior 7...

Page 10: ...the station reference ground see page 4 1 Connecting transformer taps load wiring see page 3 1 Installing control monitor wiring see page 8 1 Commissioning tasks see page 9 1 Perform operational task...

Page 11: ...osition the two cabinets in their final location See Figure 2 1 on page 2 2 for cabinet layout WARNING Do not move the transformer cabinet unless sufficient manpower or mechanical assistance is availa...

Page 12: ...owever if you are using the optional closed air cooling configuration see the NX100 Pre Installation Manual for details follow the installation steps below Obtain the cover plate Nautel Part 207 8211...

Page 13: ...top of the cabinet using 12 sets of M10 hardware dome head bolt split washer flat washer nut and acorn nut Secure the aluminum rod to the output plate using an M10 button head cap screw split washer a...

Page 14: ...o your transmitter system dimensions If the cable tray kit was purchased from Nautel refer to Section 5 Electrical Requirements of the NX100 Pre installation Manual for standard drawings and parts lis...

Page 15: ...017 03 31 Page 2 5 Figure 2 2 Installing Rear Plate and Removing Top Cover Plate Closed Air Cooling Remove the 9 M4 screws that secure the filter bracket Use same holes and hardware to install cover p...

Page 16: ...6 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Figure 2 3 Installing Antenna Ground Switch Aluminum Rod secure to probe bracket with Four sets of M4 hardware packed with antenna ground switch antenna ground switch M8 hardwar...

Page 17: ...NX100 Installation Manual Unpacking and positioning Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Page 2 7 Figure 2 4 Location of Arc Detector Assembly Partial Rear View Rear Door Removed for Clarity Arc Detector Assembly A71...

Page 18: ...Figure 2 5 Installing Stiffener Brackets Install stiffener brackets to create a frame as shown Remove and re use the hardware securing the exhaust duct grill to secure the brackets Single cabinet tran...

Page 19: ...ew tap positions noting that the end of each phase connection consists of four copper straps see Figure 3 2 on page 3 2 Ensure the four copper straps for each phase are evenly split i e two on top of...

Page 20: ...sformer taps load wiring Page 3 2 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Figure 3 1 NX100 power transformer line voltage tap layout Figure 3 2 Phase connection to transformer tap 2 3 4 5 6 X 3 H 3 X 2 H 2 X 1 H 1 1 X 0...

Page 21: ...rminals on the power transformer see Figure 3 1 on page 3 2 and the AC1 AC2 and AC3 terminals in the main cabinet respectively 5 Remove the lexan cover over the ac terminals see Figure 3 3 on page 3 4...

Page 22: ...ng Page 3 4 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Figure 3 3 NX100 Ac Power Connections to Cabinet Xo STANDOFF TERMINAL AC CABLE DUCT TO TOP OF TRANS MITTER AC TERMINALS AC1 AC2 AC3 PROTECTIVE LEXAN COVER NOT SHOWN RE...

Page 23: ...the stripped cable end into the gauge s largest end Move the cable until it contacts the gauge on both sides The gauge will indicate either XXXX or OOOO 4 Insert the cylindrical head into the hooked s...

Page 24: ...NX100 Installation Manual Connecting transformer taps load wiring Page 3 6 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31...

Page 25: ...in the output cabinet Ensure the reference ground conductor is at least 3 mm 1 8 in from the cabinet s exterior 4 Attach a continuous low impedance conductor minimum four inch copper strap or equivale...

Page 26: ...e ground Page 4 2 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Figure 4 1 Safety Ground Stud Assembly Detail INTERIOR 1 M10 BRASS STUD 2 M10 NUT 3 M10 FLAT WASHER 4 M10 SPLIT WASHER 5 EXTERIOR REFERENCE GROUND CONDUCTOR 6 CA...

Page 27: ...rcuit must present a closed contact between these terminals to allow ac power to be applied to the transmitter In some cases Nautel may provide an EMERGENCY STOP switch Close the ac power disconnect s...

Page 28: ...7 03 31 8 Connect the ac line input to the H1 Line 1 H2 Line 2 and H3 Line 3 input terminals on the transformer see Figure 4 1 on page 4 2 Connect the ac ground to the transformer s ground stud 9 Opti...

Page 29: ...ing section of the NX100 Operations and Maintenance Manual for instructions on using the ac disconnect or safety interlock switch which is provided by Nautel 3 Gain access to the RF output spark gap n...

Page 30: ...Installation Manual Adjusting the spark gap Page 6 2 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Figure 6 1 RF Output Spark Gap Location SPARK GAP E1 ACCESS SPARK GAP FROM FRONT OF TRANSMITTER WITH FRONT DOOR AND FILTER DOO...

Page 31: ...2 2017 03 31 Page 6 3 Table 6 1 Altitude Scale Factor Altitude ft Spark Gap Scale Factor multiply gap by 0 1 00 1 000 1 05 2 000 1 10 3 000 1 15 4 000 1 20 5 000 1 26 6 000 1 32 7 000 1 39 8 000 1 46...

Page 32: ...NX100 Installation Manual Adjusting the spark gap Page 6 4 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31...

Page 33: ...he ferrite toroids obtained in Step 2 If practical wires should pass through a minimum of two times two turns see Figure 7 1 on page 7 2 An entrance is provided at the top of the transmitter to accept...

Page 34: ...nstalling audio inputs Page 7 2 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Figure 7 1 Passing Audio Input Wiring Through Ferrite Toroids Figure 7 2 Audio Cable Entry Program Input Cable to exciters panel LXP44 LP23 ferrite...

Page 35: ...ation Manual Installing audio inputs Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Page 7 3 Figure 7 3 Audio Connections Exciter Panel shown A1 CONTROL INTERFACE PWB 10 MHz SYNC 1 PPS SYNC I Q AES EBU ANALOG AES EBU BALANCED...

Page 36: ...ill appear Figure 7 4 Exgine Settings menu Select Protocol and enter Exgine IP settings see the associated Exporter manual for assistance From the AUI select Menu Presets Digital Settings The menu in...

Page 37: ...NX100 Installation Manual Installing audio inputs Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Page 7 5 Figure 7 5 Digital Settings menu...

Page 38: ...NX100 Installation Manual Installing audio inputs Page 7 6 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31...

Page 39: ...hrough the ferrite toroids obtained in Step 2 If practical wires should pass through a minimum of two times two turns see Figure 8 1 on page 8 2 An entrance is provided at the top of the transmitter t...

Page 40: ...Connect the appropriate control monitor cable s to the connector s described in Section 8 of the NX100 Pre installation Manual Secure wires to the existing cabling and to the panel using arrowhead ty...

Page 41: ...ng Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Page 8 3 Figure 8 3 Remote Interface Connections A4 REMOTE INTERFACE PWB Arrowhead tyrap anchor holes External 15V IN Analog Out puts Digital Inputs Digital Outputs External Sy...

Page 42: ...0 Installation Manual Installing control monitor wiring Page 8 4 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31 Figure 8 4 Web Interface Connection ETHERNET Secure to existing cable with tyraps Connect to left hand LAN1 connec...

Page 43: ...nput Line terminals See Table 4 1 on page 4 1 4 Confirm that the taps are configured correctly 5 Remove the rear filters from the transmitter and spray them with filter coat adhesive spray Nautel Part...

Page 44: ...between TB1 1 and TB1 2 and between TB1 3 and TB1 4 of the control interface PWB Ensure all networks connected to the transmitter s RF output are properly covered 10 In lieu of normal station program...

Page 45: ...oad wiring 5 Select Local control 6 Set the active preset s power output to 10 000 W as follows Go to the AUI s Menu Presets page Press the Load button on the left side of the Presets page to display...

Page 46: ...Transmitter section of the NX100 Operations Maintenance Manual for detailed information set up preset modes See the NX100 Operations and Maintenance Manual 16 Set the time and date on the AUI display...

Page 47: ...talled between the RF MONITOR connector and the modulation monitor 2 From the AUI s Presets menu select the desired preset and verify the AM Source is set for your audio signal generator 3 Verify that...

Page 48: ...RF coaxial hardline at the transmitter s output 3 Turn the transmitter s ac power back on 4 Connect the desired modulation source to the transmitter see Section 7 Planning audio inputs of the Pre Inst...

Page 49: ...ee page 10 2 Tools for installation see page 10 3 Contacting Nautel You can reach Nautel to order parts or for technical assistance at Nautel Limited 10089 Peggy s Cove Road Hackett s Cove NS Canada B...

Page 50: ...amps All electrical power cables including conduit terminating devices and conduit clamps A plastic sheet or suitable equivalent used to cover the top of the transmitter during instal lation to preven...

Page 51: ...r installation include the following Digital voltmeter Philips screwdrivers sizes 1 and 2 Pliers Wire cutters Slot screwdriver 5 mm 3 16 inch Metric and Imperial socket set up to 24 mm 15 16 inch Metr...

Page 52: ...NX100 Installation Manual Parts and tools Page 10 4 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31...

Page 53: ...rk with you to ensure that your site will be ready for the installation of your NX100 transmitter For support contact Nautel Customer Service and request assistance On site support on page 3 Installat...

Page 54: ...on against lightning and lightning induced transients has been provided The transmitter has been unpacked closely checked for any damage caused by shipping and then assembled The following test equipm...

Page 55: ...ness hours Atlantic time or Eastern time in North America requests sent by fax or email will be acknowledged within one working day Training Nautel s SBE certified broadcast training programs satisfy...

Page 56: ...Original Equipment Manufacturer Exercise of such warranty shall be between the Buyer and the Third Party 1 Properly qualified technical personnel must install maintain and repair the equipment in acco...

Page 57: ...ment when it is used in combination with other equipment not purchased specified or approved by Nautel d damages and performance limitations due to outside forces such as lightning excessive heat or c...

Page 58: ...nce on a 24 hour seven days a week basis Requests by other media fax or e mail will be responded to the next working day if received after Nautel s normal working hours Contact the appropriate field s...

Page 59: ...he list price USA customers are required to contact our Bangor Maine facility Canadian and overseas customers should contact our Nova Scotia Canada facility Equipment being returned to Nautel For all...

Page 60: ...s needs However if you want extended coverage Nautel offers one and two year Extended Warranty Plans to cover electrical and mechanical repairs or replacements for all Nautel equipment Coverage The Ex...

Page 61: ...transmitter is still covered by its original four year warranty period you can contact Nautel by telephone fax mail or email with the model number serial number and date of purchase Once you purchase...

Page 62: ...NX100 Installation Manual Pre installation Installation assistance Page 11 10 Issue 3 2 2017 03 31...

Page 63: ...smitter circuitry Cutback A reduction in RF output power caused by a total power limit fault or the occurrence of three shutbacks within a five second period DAC Digital to Analog Converter DAM Dynami...

Page 64: ...and Exciter B IBOC The NX100 allows you to pre program multiple presets Shutback A complete loss of RF output power caused by any one of a variety of faults including high VSWR low B voltage high RF c...

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Page 66: ...NAUTEL 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 24...

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