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NX5/NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL

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VERSION 3.1  2021-04-22

Summary of Contents for NX3

Page 1: ...2 INSTALLATION MANUAL NX5 NX3 AM TRANSMITTER Document ID NHB NX3 NX5 INS Version 3 1 Issue Date 2021 04 22 Status Standard...

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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: ...Station Reference Ground 2 3 1 Connecting Ac Power 2 4 1 Adjusting the Spark Gap 2 5 1 Installing Audio Inputs 2 6 1 Planning Complete 2 6 1 Routing Cables and Connecting Audio Inputs 2 6 1 Installin...

Page 6: ...ied by Nautel 2 9 2 Parts Ordering 2 9 2 Module Replacement Program 2 9 2 Tools for Installation 2 9 3 Pre installation Installation assistance 2 10 1 Pre Installation Consulting 2 10 1 Installation a...

Page 7: ...E 2 VII Release Control Record ISSUE DATE REASON 3 0 2019 06 01 Supports NX5 NX3 hardware NARA66B implementing NAP39C RF Power modules and a shielded arc detector assembly Supports NX SW version 5 0 a...

Page 8: ...NX5 NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL PAGE 2 VIII VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22...

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: ...e 2 1 2 on page 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 TO COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATION...

Page 11: ...final position using one of the following methods using a forklift if available and go to Step 5 using a pallet jack and go to Step 5 NOTE If you are using a pallet jack ensure that one fork of the pa...

Page 12: ...ITIONING PAGE 2 2 2 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 Figure 2 2 1 Lifting Access for Forklift or Pallet Jack Partial Front View lower dress panel removed for clarity Dimensions of opening 17 in 430 mm wide 3 5...

Page 13: ...he levelers until the casters rest on the floor Continue to retract the levelers a further 1 25 mm Roll the NX5 NX3 into its final position Extend the levelers to elevate the casters off the floor Rem...

Page 14: ...3 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 4 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 Figure 2 2 2 Installing Casters and Leveling the Cabinet Spacer plates M8 hardware 212 8166 bolt flat split nut Caster...

Page 15: ...PAGE 2 2 5 Figure 2 2 3 Seismic Anchoring Hole Locations Figure 2 2 4 Installing Dress Panels Partial Front View Partial Rear View Dress Panel 212 8122 01 Align hooks in panel with slots in transmitt...

Page 16: ...X3 can be configured for an 1 5 8 inch or 7 8 inch EIA connector An output connector kit for the predetermined connector is provided with the ancillaries The user must provide the appropriate inner ma...

Page 17: ...2 7 Figure 2 2 5 Installing Rear Plate and Removing Top Cover Plate Closed Air Cooling only Loosen 4 quarter turn fasteners to remove filter bracket Use same holes to install cover plate Tighten its...

Page 18: ...NX5 NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 8 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 Figure 2 2 6 RF Output Connector Detail 1 5 8 inch EIA TORQUE to 44 in lbs 4 9 N m...

Page 19: ...NX5 NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 PAGE 2 2 9 Figure 2 2 7 RF Output Connector Detail 7 8 inch EIA TORQUE to 44 in lbs 4 9 N m...

Page 20: ...X3 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 10 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 Figure 2 2 8 Location of Arc Detector Assembly Arc Detector Assembly A24 Partial Rear View Rear Door Removed for Cla...

Page 21: ...between the site s station reference ground and the transmitter s station reference ground stud Ensure the reference ground conductor is at least 3 mm 1 8 in from the cabinet s exterior 3 Verify it is...

Page 22: ...TALLATION MANUAL CONNECTING THE STATION REFERENCE GROUND PAGE 2 3 2 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 Figure 2 3 1 Safety Ground Stud Assembly Detail FLAT WASHER COPPER STRAP customer provided FLAT WASHER SPLIT...

Page 23: ...follows see Figure 2 4 1 on page 2 4 3 Remove the ac entry plate from the top of the transmitter It is secured using four M4 screws and has a pre cut centered 3 8 inch diameter hole Use a chassis pun...

Page 24: ...connected to the safety ground stud assembly at the back of the cabinet 9 Connect the ac line input to the Line 1 Line 2 and Line 3 terminals on the power transformer see the appropriate Figure 2 4 2...

Page 25: ...E FOR TOP AC ENTRY POWER TRANSFORMER PRIMARY CONNECTIONS LINE 1 2 AND 3 ROUTE CABLES ALONG INTERIOR CHANNEL FOR TOP ENTRY Remove two nuts and associated wash ers from studs to allow re positioning of...

Page 26: ...ONNECTING AC POWER PAGE 2 4 4 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 Figure 2 4 2 NX5 NX3 Power Transformer Line Voltage Tap Layout 360 505 V ac transformer Figure 2 4 3 NX5 NX3 Power Transformer Line Voltage Tap Lay...

Page 27: ...ine 1 2 3 Terminal Hardware Orientation Ac Power Source Voltage Tap 200 250 V ac 360 505 V ac N A 360 7 200 380 6 208 400 5 220 415 4 230 440 3 240 480 2 250 505 1 TRANSFORMER TERMINAL LINE 1 2 3 M6 N...

Page 28: ...STALLATION MANUAL CONNECTING AC POWER PAGE 2 4 6 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 Figure 2 4 5 Transformer Ground Stud Location GROUND STUD NOTE A HAM94 lug is provided to terminate the ground wire of the ac so...

Page 29: ...nd locked out 3 Gain access to the RF output spark gap by opening the front door and then opening the hinged exciter panel noting it is secured using 16 M5 screws Retain hardware 4 Locate the spark ga...

Page 30: ...TALLATION MANUAL ADJUSTING THE SPARK GAP PAGE 2 5 2 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22 Figure 2 5 1 RF Output Spark Gap Location ACCESS SPARK GAP FROM FRONT OF TRANSMITTER WITH FRONT DOOR AND EXCITER PANEL OPEN L...

Page 31: ...1 2021 04 22 PAGE 2 5 3 Table 2 5 1 Altitude Scale Factor ALTITUDE FT SPARK GAP SCALE FACTOR MULTIPLY GAP BY 0 1 00 1 000 1 05 2 000 1 05 3 000 1 10 4 000 1 14 5 000 1 19 6 000 1 23 7 000 1 28 8 000 1...

Page 32: ...NX5 NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL ADJUSTING THE SPARK GAP PAGE 2 5 4 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22...

Page 33: ...has a pre cut centered 1 4 inch diameter hole Use a chassis punch tool e g Greenlee etc to punch the desired size hole in the entry plate Make sure the audio input cables will pass safely through the...

Page 34: ...he appropriate connector s on the control monitor PWB A4 as shown in Figure 2 6 3 on page 2 6 4 Secure cables using the appropriate arrowhead tyraps Nautel Part HT76 in the ancillary kit see Figure 2...

Page 35: ...rough Ferrite Toroids AUDIO CABLE ENTRY OPTIONS CABLE ENTRY NOTE WIRING ACCESS HOLE HAS A REMOVEABLE PLATE WITH A PRE CUT 1 4 INCH DIA HOLE USE A CHASSIS PUNCH TOOL e g GREENLEE TO CREATE THE DESIRED...

Page 36: ...ctions Exciter Panel shown A4 CONTROL INTERFACE PWB 10 MHz SYNC J1B AES2 J8 BALANCED ANALOG AUDIO J9 AES1 J7 For either top entry hole route wiring to the hinged left side of the exciter panel A8 GPS...

Page 37: ...the top of the transmitter Each is secured using two M4 screws and has a pre cut centered 1 4 inch diameter hole Use a chassis punch tool e g Greenlee etc to punch the desired size hole in the entry...

Page 38: ...8 If you are using web based control for the transmitter route an Ethernet cable to the control monitor PWB A4 9 If the optional GPS Sync PWB is installed and you wish to synchronize the transmitter...

Page 39: ...ng Through Ferrite Toroids CONTROL MONITOR CABLE ENTRY OPTIONS PARTIAL TOP VIEW CABLE ENTRY NOTE WIRING ACCESS HOLE HAS A REMOVEABLE PLATE WITH A PRE CUT 1 4 INCH DIA HOLE USE A CHASSIS PUNCH TOOL e g...

Page 40: ...Interface and Ethernet Connections A4 CONTROL INTERFACE PWB ETHERNET J3A REMOTE I O J6A Digital Inputs Ext 15 V System Interlock J6B Digital Outputs Analog Outputs Arrowhead tyrap anchor holes For eit...

Page 41: ...re 2 7 5 for configuration options Figure 2 7 5 Setting Jumper E1 for Remote Input Configuration Single Ended or Differential R155 R65 R68 R75 R81 R88 R92 R106 R110 C56 C54 C55 R123 R132 R137 R129 R12...

Page 42: ...NX5 NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING CONTROL MONITOR WIRING PAGE 2 7 6 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22...

Page 43: ...NX3 s ancillary kit It is intended to plug directly into the REMOTE I O A J6A connector pins 19 and 20 on the control interface PWB A4 This jumper cannot be used if you are using a D sub connector to...

Page 44: ...at the service entrance to turn on the transmitter NOTE You may notice a flashing amber light on the control interface PWB behind the front door This is the CPU OK LED and it is indicating that the m...

Page 45: ...only the major tap value or the minor tap value as applicable Example 1 If the ac sample voltage in Step 4 is 335 V you require a major tap increase If the transformer is currently tapped at 380 V 36...

Page 46: ...OR TAPS MAJOR TAPS MAJOR TAPS NOTE Changing major tap settings requires moving the top of the tapping strap to the new major tap on each of the three primary windings NOTE Changing minor tap settings...

Page 47: ...nges Example 10 V adjustment shown 360 505 V ac transformer H3 phase winding shown USER PROVIDED WIRE one per phase TAPPING STRAP PART OF TRANSFORMER one per phase INITIAL TAP SETTINGS using the middl...

Page 48: ...panel UI s Main Menu View Status View Meters Rack menu 9 If you wish to remotely control the transmitter via a network or directly through a laptop use the front panel UI to configure your network par...

Page 49: ...use the front panel UI or the AUI to configure your Exgine parameters See the Configuring Exgine Settings on page 3 2 97 of the NX5 NX3 Operations Maintenance Manual for detailed information 20 If you...

Page 50: ...in the preset 5 Use the modulation monitor to verify that the RF output s modulation envelope is acceptable 6 Check the ac sample voltage using either the local front panel UI Main Menu View Status V...

Page 51: ...see Section 1 7 Planning audio inputs of the Pre Installation manual for connection options NOTE If analog modulation is being applied it is recommended that negative modulation peaks do not exceed 96...

Page 52: ...ctor on the control interface PWB see Section 2 7 Installing Control Monitor Wiring Use one of the following two methods depending on whether you are automatically DHCP or manually static assigning an...

Page 53: ...the address If DHCP was set to ENABLE this screen is for display purposes only Masks an IP address and divides the IP address into network address and host address If DHCP was set to DISABLE specify n...

Page 54: ...NX5 NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMMISSIONING TASKS PAGE 2 8 12 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22...

Page 55: ...Supplied by Nautel Parts Not Supplied by Nautel see page 2 9 2 Parts Ordering see page 2 9 2 Module Replacement Program see page 2 9 2 Tools for Installation see page 2 9 3 Contacting Nautel You can...

Page 56: ...ated by the proper connector complete with center male connector at the transmitter end All external control and monitor wiring including the associated terminating devices conduit and conduit clamps...

Page 57: ...Pliers Wire cutters Slot screwdriver 5 mm 3 16 inch Metric and Imperial socket set up to 24 mm 15 16 inch Metric and Imperial wrench set up to 25 mm 1 inch Feeler gauge to measure spark gap Torque wr...

Page 58: ...NX5 NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL PARTS AND TOOLS PAGE 2 9 4 VERSION 3 1 2021 04 22...

Page 59: ...t on page 2 10 3 Installation and Commissioning Service Nautel offers an installation and commissioning service to customers who want assistance with configuring and commissioning a new Nautel transmi...

Page 60: ...ncy 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 validating all external interfa...

Page 61: ...rograms 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 m...

Page 62: ...he 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 d...

Page 63: ...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 and...

Page 64: ...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 s...

Page 65: ...or performed by Nautel authorized personnel to repair the product back to factory specifications Necessary components Modifications to correct performance problems Return shipping Details Extended War...

Page 66: ...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 probl...

Page 67: ...Modulation DCC Dynamic Carrier Control DRM Digital Radio Mondiale A set of digital audio broadcasting technologies designed to work existing AM radio channels DSP Digital Signal Processing FPGA Field...

Page 68: ...mmunication via web browser between the transmitter and remote computer using specific agent software in the transmitter and client software Surge protection board An electrical panel that protects eq...

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Page 70: ...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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