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Page 1: ...1 PRE INSTALLATION MANUAL NX5 AM TRANSMITTER Document ID NHB NX05 PRE Version 0 1 Issue Date 2015 08 01 Status Preliminary ...

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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 provided in this document have been prepared in good faith based on publicly available information For verification of materials the reader is encouraged to consult the respective manufacturer s most...

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Page 5: ... Support 1 xi NX5 Transmitter Manuals 1 xii Nautel Website Online Resources 1 xii About Safety 1 xv Electrical Hazards 1 xv Lightning Hazards 1 xvi RF Hazards 1 xvi Toxic Hazards 1 xvi Other Hazards 1 xvi Safety Precautions 1 xvii Personal Safety 1 xvii Site Safety 1 xviii Equipment Safety 1 xx Description 1 1 1 Capabilities 1 1 1 Options 1 1 3 Pre installation tasks 1 2 1 ...

Page 6: ... 1 3 2 Clearances 1 3 3 Cooling Requirements 1 4 1 Air Flow 1 4 1 Cooling 1 4 3 Heating 1 4 4 Electrical Requirements 1 5 1 Electrical Power 1 5 2 Station Reference Ground 1 5 10 RF output requirements 1 6 1 Installing an Antenna Feedline 1 6 1 Antenna Feed Cable 1 6 2 Antenna System 1 6 4 Planning audio inputs 1 7 1 Analog Broadcasting Inputs 1 7 1 Digital Broadcasting Inputs 1 7 2 Other Features...

Page 7: ... 8 11 Web Based Control 1 8 12 Control Monitor Cable Entry 1 8 15 Parts and tools 1 9 1 Contacting Nautel 1 9 1 Parts Supplied by Nautel 1 9 2 Parts Not Supplied by Nautel 1 9 2 Parts Ordering 1 9 2 Module Replacement Program 1 9 2 Tools for Installation 1 9 3 Pre installation assistance 1 10 1 Pre Installation Consulting 1 10 1 Installation and Commissioning Service 1 10 1 Online Documentation 1 ...

Page 8: ...NX5 PRE INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 VIII VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 ...

Page 9: ...PRE INSTALLATION MANUAL VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 PAGE 1 IX Release Control Record ISSUE DATE REASON 0 1 2015 08 01 Initial Release of manual Supports NX5 hardware NARA66 Supports NX SW version 4 5 and higher ...

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Page 11: ...d work with you to identify and resolve problems For 24 hour technical support call toll free at 1 877 628 8353 in USA and Canada only or call 1 902 823 5100 international or find us on the Internet at http www nautel com For parts and tools information see Parts and tools on page 1 9 1 of the NX5 Pre Installation Manual For extended warranty information see Pre installation assistance on page 1 1...

Page 12: ...ides instructions for operating and maintaining an NX5 transmitter Volume 4 NX5 Troubleshooting TRB Manual Provides instructions for troubleshooting an NX5 transmitter and replacing its sub assemblies It also contains detailed technical information including parts lists wiring lists electrical schematics and mechanical drawings Nautel Website Online Resources The Nautel website provides useful res...

Page 13: ...or associated transmitter options Documentation is provided in Acrobat PDF format You can use the documentation online or print the sections that you need When using online documents Click on blue text hyperlinks to jump to a related section or to get additional information e g view a term s definition To search a document to find keywords use Find in Acrobat Reader s Edit menu TOP BANNER OF NAUTE...

Page 14: ...To quickly find a specific section click the section in the PDF file s Bookmarks list When using printed documents To find keywords go to the Index section at the end of the manual To find a specific term go to the List of Terms section near the end of the manual ...

Page 15: ... of 72 volts capable of causing a fatal electrical shock are present on or near parts bearing this label Mount the transmitter ac power disconnect switch breaker close to the transmitter so that it can be reached quickly in an emergency Clearly label the switch breaker e g EMERGENCY SWITCH After turning off the power always perform a measurement to confirm that the power is off before touching any...

Page 16: ... devices are specifically identified with BeO in the Description column of the Troubleshooting Manual s parts list s Do not cut crush or grind devices because the resulting dust may be hazardous if inhaled Unserviceable devices should be disposed of as harmful waste Other Hazards Ensure that appropriate fire alarms and fire extinguishers are available Extinguishers must be suitable for use on elec...

Page 17: ... of training courses covering the basic fundamentals of RF systems and transmitters and the operation and maintenance of the transmitter For more information about available courses and schedules go to the Nautel website at http www nautel com Training aspx or ask your Nautel sales representative Site Orientation When you give personnel access to the transmitter site e g hiring new personnel or gi...

Page 18: ...e first aid training to all personnel who have access to the transmitter site First aid training should include CPR care of burns artificial respiration and defibrillation if specific equipment is available on site Site Safety Controlling Access Transmitters and antennas generate and carry dangerous voltages that can be harmful or fatal It is very important that you control access to the site and ...

Page 19: ...grounded conductors e g at feedline junctions or on the tower dangerous electrical arcing or overs can occur It is very important that you take the following steps to prevent damage to equipment or personnel due to RF fields Use safety interlocks to de energize transmitters if personnel open doors or panels accessing high field areas Place warning signs in any locations where high fields can occur...

Page 20: ...nsmitter Lightning Protection The transmitter is designed to resist lightning strike damage However intense or repeated strikes could damage the transmitter We recommend that you install lightning suppression on the antenna tower and feedline to reduce the effect of lightning strikes on the transmitter itself and to protect the rest of your site equipment and your personnel For detailed informatio...

Page 21: ...to prevent the transmitter from shifting or rocking during an earthquake Even during minor earthquakes rocking or movement of the transmitter is likely to damage the feedline connection and could even cause a catastrophic failure of the ac power feed into the transmitter During larger earthquakes the weight of the transmitter chassis could be hazardous to nearby equipment or personnel ...

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Page 23: ...ng the NX5 front panel UI or the remote advanced user interface AUI Changes in power output can also be scheduled to correspond with authorized daytime power levels Modulation The NX5 is capable of double sideband AM modulation With the addition of an optional internal signal generator IBOC modulation can be provided to the exciter DRM modulation can be provided to the exciter with an external mod...

Page 24: ...nd traps Discrete Wiring routing multiconductor signaling cable from the transmitter to a remote control board Nautel Phone Home configurable through the remote AUI monitors transmitter data and allows Nautel s Customer Service Department to proactively support your transmitter possibly before a fault occurs Redundancy The NX5 features redundancy in the following key systems Exciters optional RF p...

Page 25: ...can be mounted in the transmitter and in conjunction with an Exporter provides the IBOC signal to the NX5 exciter DRM The NX5 supports Digital Radio Mondiale DRM radio as a modulation option An external DRM signal source purchased separately must be configured to provide a modulating signal to the NX5 exciter via I Q over AES Nautel will factory configure the proper pre correction curves Open Clos...

Page 26: ... switch and a key system to prevent unsafe access to the NX5 until ac power is properly disconnected and the antenna connection is grounded Spares A kit of spare parts is available that contains fuses ferrite toroids semiconductors low voltage power supplies backup battery cooling fan air filter and other items Additional spare parts and assemblies may be purchased individually including RF power ...

Page 27: ...your transmitter against seismic activity prepare the transmitter room floor to accept four anchoring bolts Four 5 8 inch 16 mm holes are provided in the transmitter floor to allow this see Figure 1 3 5 on page 1 3 8 for hole location Square washers are provided in the ancillary kit to aid in anchoring the transmitter see NX5 Installation Manual 5 If this is an upgrade or replacement transmitter t...

Page 28: ...you must have a visible DHCP server on your network If you are not planning to use DHCP i e your network does not have a DHCP server or you are connecting directly to a laptop you must obtain an IP address and netmask from your network administrator as well as gateway and nameserver s as applicable 11 Terminate the transmitter end of the RF feedline with the appropriate mating connector 12 If the ...

Page 29: ... THE PLATE REMOVE THE PLATE FLOOR VIEW TO ACCESS A 2 5 INCH HOLE IF NECESSARY SEISMIC ANCHOR HOLES 4 places user provides the appropriate 1 2 inch or 12 mm bolts REAR VIEW AIR FILTER Nautel Part HR142 18 x 24 x 2 American Air Filter PerfectPleat HC M8 MERV 8 or equivalent COOLING Maximum Intake Air Temperature varies with site altitude as follows 50 C 122 F at sea level 47 C 116 6 F at 500 m 1640 ...

Page 30: ...he pathways of access from the receiving dock or building exterior to the installation location are large enough to accommodate the transmitter see Dimensions on page 1 3 2 4 If you plan to anchor the transmitter to prevent movement from seismic activity ensure the floor will accommodate four holes that will accept user provided 1 2 inch or 12 mm concrete anchors for concrete floor lag bolts for w...

Page 31: ...f you are planning to use a pallet jack arrange for a 27 inch wide jack Only one fork of the pallet jack will be used but it can be centered under the transmitter cabinet Nautel also recommends arranging for an additional person who can assist with stabilizing the transmitter while it is being lifted and moved by the pallet jack operator Nautel provides casters that can be installed on the bottom ...

Page 32: ...side clearances are required Check clearances to confirm you will be able to open both doors The front door is hinged on the left as viewed from the front The rear door is hinged on the left as viewed from the rear Also consider access to the rear of the transmitter during installation and servicing and access to the front of the transmitter during power module replacement You must allow space to ...

Page 33: ...E INSTALLATION MANUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS PAGE 1 3 4 VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 Figure 1 3 1 NX5 Top View FRONT Dimensions in inches mm Optional Air Intake Duct under rear cover see dimensions below Air Exhaust ...

Page 34: ...NX5 PRE INSTALLATION MANUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 PAGE 1 3 5 Figure 1 3 2 NX5 Top View with Door Swing Front Dimensions in inches mm ...

Page 35: ...SICAL REQUIREMENTS PAGE 1 3 6 VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 Figure 1 3 3 NX5 Front View Dimensions in inches mm Dress panel removed to show integrated pallet opening and wooden skids Dimensions of opening 17 in 430 mm wide 3 5 in 90 mm high ...

Page 36: ...NX5 PRE INSTALLATION MANUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 PAGE 1 3 7 Figure 1 3 4 NX5 Side and Rear views Dimensions in inches mm Side Rear ...

Page 37: ...N 0 1 2015 08 01 Figure 1 3 5 NX5 Floor View Seismic Anchoring Hole Dimensions Dimensions in inches mm SEISMIC ANCHORING Ensure floor support holes align with these four holes during final positioning User provides 1 2 inch or 12 mm hardware to secure cabinet to floor ...

Page 38: ... Air circulates down into the base of the transmitter and is then pushed up through the front rack of the transmitter by a set of fans Warm air exits the transmitter through the grill at the top of the transmitter Exhaust air may or may not be ducted away from the transmitter Closed Air Configuration Optional In a closed air configuration cool air is supplied through an intake duct at the top of t...

Page 39: ...NX5 PRE INSTALLATION MANUAL COOLING REQUIREMENTS PAGE 1 4 2 VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 Figure 1 4 1 Air Flow in the NX5 Transmitter ...

Page 40: ...nsmitter s cool air intake Cooling Plant Requirements The NX5 s efficiency is typically 86 Calculate the power dissipated by the transmitter using the following equation Where n is the transmitter s efficiency and Pout is the transmitter s average output power For continuous tone modulation calculate the average output power of the transmitter using the following equation Where m is the modulation...

Page 41: ...well filtered to prevent dust and insects from entering the transmitter and a minimum of 375 cubic feet per minute CFM is supplied to the intake duct If you are ducting intake air to the transmitter make sure to compensate for any pressure loss in the ducting system when selecting an appropriate fan Heating The transmitter room must contain a heating system that will ensure the ambient air tempera...

Page 42: ...Wiring Entry Points see page 1 5 4 Ac Disconnect Switch see page 1 5 7 Ac Transient Power Protection see page 1 5 7 Fuse Breaker Trip Time see page 1 5 8 Generator Considerations see page 1 5 9 Station Reference Ground see page 1 5 10 Refer to Nautel s Recommendations for Transmitter Site Preparation Manual for information about requirements associated with lightning protection CAUTION Technical p...

Page 43: ...e correct transformer tap is chosen Power Consumption When operating at 5 kW with 100 modulation by a continuous sine wave power consumption is approximately 8 7 kW 9 7 kVA When operating at 5 kW with no modulation power consumption is 5 8 kW Power consumption for a specific station will depend on the programming format and the level of audio processing Nautel recommends the ac power source have a...

Page 44: ...rs 200 250 V ac Use this information to determine appropriate wire and breaker sizes for the ac input NOTE Ac wiring is provided by the end user Table 1 5 1 Approximate Line Currents for High Voltage Transformer 360 V ac 500 V ac Table 1 5 2 Approximate Line Currents for Low Voltage Transformer 200 V ac 250 V ac AC INPUT VOLTAGE V LINE CURRENT A 500 11 2 480 11 7 460 12 2 440 12 7 420 13 3 400 14 ...

Page 45: ...tangular hole Wiring must fit through a 0 67 inch x 2 74 inch ac entry duct that runs along the inside of the transmitter cabinet For multi wire conductors you may need to strip back the cable s outer jacket by at least 90 inches to allow individual conductors to pass through the ac entry duct see Figure 1 5 2 on page 1 5 5 Figure 1 5 1 Top Ac Entry FRONT Dimensions in inches mm CABLE ENTRY NOTE A...

Page 46: ...X5 PRE INSTALLATION MANUAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 PAGE 1 5 5 Figure 1 5 2 Stripping back multi wire conductors top entry only 90 in minimum top entry OR 40 in minimum bottom entry ...

Page 47: ...1 3 8 inch diameter hole inside the cabinet For multi wire conductors you may need to strip back the cable s outer jacket by at least 40 inches to allow individual conductors to pass through the bottom entry holes see Figure 1 5 2 on page 1 5 5 and connect to the power transformer terminals Figure 1 5 3 Bottom Ac Entry BOTTOM AC CABLE ENTRY intended for use when a cable trench exists beneath the t...

Page 48: ...rs is available from Nautel Install the surge protector panel close to the station reference ground and as close as possible to the ac service entrance The ac power source usually has the lowest impedance path to ground during a lightning strike and normally carries most of the lightning induced current away from the transmitter site When lightning hits the power source for example striking a tran...

Page 49: ...rrent The device should not trip when 12 times the transformer s rated primary full load current is applied for 0 1 seconds The device should not trip when 25 times the transformer s rated primary full load current is applied for 0 01 seconds The device should trip when 29 times the transformer s rated primary full load current is applied for 0 25 seconds Calculate the transformer s rated primary ...

Page 50: ...ically with modulation As the load on the generator changes the frequency of the generator s output voltage changes with it This could cause stability issues for two reasons The generator s control system may not be fast enough to follow the constantly changing load The transmitter s SCR rectifier controller has limitations on the input frequency slew rate for which it is capable of compensating T...

Page 51: ...signated safety ground point see Figure 1 3 4 on page 1 3 7 the shield of the coaxial feedline the ground connection of the power source and the ground connection on the surge protector directly to the station reference ground using a 10 cm 4 in wide copper strap Ensure that the transmitter site s grounding rods are adequate For more information about electrical grounding protection see Nautel s R...

Page 52: ...mitter and the antenna system has a suitably rated coaxial cable see Antenna Feed Cable on page 1 6 2 2 Connect the shield of the antenna feedline coaxial cable directly to the station reference ground where it enters the building For more information about the station reference ground see Station Reference Ground on page 1 5 10 3 Install lightning protection devices For more information about lig...

Page 53: ...he voltage field at the insulator surface or at an adjacent electrode reaches the critical breakdown level for the gas The electrode or insulator interface is poor or dirty resulting in a three material junction This creates excessive high voltage stress on the air insulator causing a gas breakdown flashover Moisture damage on the insulator surface creates regions of high voltage that can cause a ...

Page 54: ...or surfaces periodically and use stress control techniques at the conductor insulator junction Other Causes Other causes of breakdowns may include improperly adjusted spark balls or the disruption of air gaps by rain snow insects birds grass or an accumulation of pollution soot on insulator surfaces Small Radius Conductors Be careful when using small radius conductors to carry high RF voltages and...

Page 55: ...e is 50 ohms However overall system performance degrades as the VSWR increases Advances in digital modulation schemes like IBOC and DRM systems require better performance from antenna systems To ensure the proper operation during digital broadcasting ensure that the VSWR does not exceed the values recommended by each standard In order to achieve the proper sideband symmetry Hermitian symmetry at t...

Page 56: ...le Entry see page 1 7 3 Analog Broadcasting Inputs The transmitter does not have extensive audio processing capabilities Use an external audio processor to ensure that the audio source material is processed properly An audio processor will adjust the dynamic range loudness frequency response and symmetry parameters to suit the transmission system Carefully control the peak levels For monaural appl...

Page 57: ...al exgine PWB A7 The exgine PWB accepts the digital audio and data stream from an Importer Exporter arrangement via a LAN local area network connection to the Exgine PWB s ETHERNET connector J1 and in conjunction with the control interface PWB A4 provides the LVDS signals I and Q to the exciter Refer to the Importer and Exporter documentation for more information Refer to the Operating section of ...

Page 58: ...or J1B on the control interface PWB A4 The external 10 MHz frequency reference must remain stable at 10 MHz within 20 Hz have a peak to peak amplitude of between 2 2 V and 8 0 V sine wave or square wave be spectrally pure since spurs may pass through to the transmitter output Audio Player via USB There is provision to configure the transmitter s audio player feature to use an external USB device c...

Page 59: ...O J9 AES1 J7 PARTIAL TOP VIEW PARTIAL EXCITER PANEL behind front door 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 HOLE SIZE UP TO 2 INCHES ON THE PLATE REMOVE THE PLATE TO ACCESS A SMALLER RECTANGULAR HOLE For either entry hole route wiring to the hinged left side of the exciter panel A7 EXG...

Page 60: ...lan for the necessary requirements wiring remote switches indicators LAN etc Front Panel UI Control see page 1 8 2 Remote Control see page 1 8 2 External System Interlock see page 1 8 2 External PDM Inhibit see page 1 8 2 Remote Inputs see page 1 8 3 Remote Outputs see page 1 8 8 Analog Outputs see page 1 8 11 Web Based Control see page 1 8 12 SNMP Control Monitoring see page 1 8 13 Nautel Phone H...

Page 61: ...age 1 8 8 or an Ethernet connection see Web Based Control on page 1 8 12 External System Interlock An external safety interlock is available between pins 19 and 20 of the REMOTE I O A 25 pin male D sub connector J6A on the control interface PWB A4 This connection allows you to connect an external safety interlock circuit that provides an emergency RF inhibit control for the NX5 It must present a s...

Page 62: ...al remote input circuits interface with the transmitter via opto couplers on the control interface PWB A4 The opto couplers buffer and isolate the external circuits and prevent any unwanted transients from affecting the transmitter Nautel provides the appropriate gender of mating connector Nautel Part JS28 and connector shell Nautel Part JS35 in the ancillary parts kit to facilitate customer conne...

Page 63: ...opriate pin of J6A see Table 1 8 2 on page 1 8 7 When the remote input is configured for rising edge or active high logic a logic high command open circuit must be applied to the appropriate remote input 1 through 10 Figure 1 8 1 Remote Input Connection Internal Dc Supply Selected The momentary switch should be located between a ground source on the control interface PWB and the remote input E1 1 ...

Page 64: ...te input is configured for rising edge or active high logic an open circuit no dc voltage must be applied to the appropriate remote input 1 through 10 Figure 1 8 2 External Dc Supply Selected E1 jumper set to EXT The momentary switch should be located between the dc supply s negative output and the digital input 1 2 3 S2120501 V1 J6A 9 21 EXT E1 15V DC SUPPLY REMOTE SELECTION CIRCUITRY CONFIGURED ...

Page 65: ...rease or Decrease Active High or Low Increase or Decrease Main Exciter Selects exciter A or B as the active exciter Rising or Falling Edge Set to A or B Rising or Falling Edge Toggle Active High Set To B Active Low Set to A Active Low Set To B Active High Set to A Auto Changeover Enable Disable Enables or disables automatic exciter changeover Rising or Falling Edge Turn On Rising or Falling Edge T...

Page 66: ... VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 PAGE 1 8 7 Table 1 8 2 Control Interface PWB Remote Input Pins REMOTE INPUT CONTROL INTERFACE PWB A4 PIN 1 J6A 1 2 J6A 14 3 J6A 2 4 J6A 15 5 J6A 4 6 J6A 17 7 J6A 5 8 J6A 18 9 J6A 7 10 J6A 8 Ext 15 V supply J6A 9 21 Ground J6A 3 6 11 16 23 25 ...

Page 67: ...red as Output Low When On see Table 1 8 3 on page 1 8 9 for the specific text displayed on the remote AUI then the remote output s switching circuit will provide a current sink to ground when a logic true on condition exists and an open collector for a logic false off condition If the remote output is configured as Output Low When Off see Table 1 8 3 on page 1 8 9 for the specific text displayed o...

Page 68: ...cates which exciter A or B is selected as main Output Low When A Output Low When B Scheduler On Off Indicates the status of the mode scheduler function Output Low When False Output Low When True Various Alarms Indicates the status of the selected alarm Output Low When False Output Low When True AUI Watchdog Indicates the status of the AUI watchdog function Output Low When Off Output Low When On Ma...

Page 69: ...ON 0 1 2015 08 01 Table 1 8 4 Control Interface PWB Remote Output Pins REMOTE OUTPUT CONTROL INTERFACE PWB A4 PIN 1 J6B 1 2 J6B 2 3 J6B 3 4 J6B 4 5 J6B 6 6 J6B 7 7 J6B 8 8 J6B 9 9 J6B 11 10 J6B 12 11 J6B 13 12 J6B 14 13 J6B 16 14 J6B 17 15 J6B 18 16 J6B 19 Ground pins J6B 5 10 15 20 ...

Page 70: ...d connections are available on pins J6B 5 10 15 20 and 25 Nautel provides a D sub mating connector Nautel Part JS31 and connector shell Nautel Part JS35 in the ancillary parts kit to facilitate customer connections to the control interface PWB Table 1 8 5 Factory Defined Analog Outputs ANALOG OUTPUT DESCRIPTION OUTPUT PIN Forward Power Reports a sample of the transmitter s forward power level This...

Page 71: ...s the web server operating on the transmitter TCP port 3501 used for regular AUI to transmitter communication Also used to perform a security check to allow the remote web browser to access AUI content from the transmitter s web server TCP ports 161 and 162 Used for SNMP Agents and Traps respectively For security purposes Nautel recommends you block the following port TCP port 22 block during norm...

Page 72: ...IB browser applications like the free one provided by iReasoning to customized solutions such as those provided by Burk Nautel does not provide SNMP client software Access to SNMP control monitoring is through the ETHERNET USB connector J3A on the control interface PWB A4 When you log into the remote AUI you can access the User Settings SNMP Configuration page to set the SNMP Agent Port number Rea...

Page 73: ...r transmitter s performance When this data is used by Nautel Customer Service staff for diagnostic purposes it cuts down on repair time and gets you back on air faster Nautel Customer Service technicians can use Phone Home to analyze data in real time even accessing the live AUI or to view the state of a customer s transmitter at any time leading up to a fault This unique diagnostic approach allow...

Page 74: ...t length to route inside the transmitter to the appropriate boards on the exciter panel see Figure 1 8 3 on page 1 8 15 Figure 1 8 3 Control Monitor Connections CONTROL MONITOR CABLE ENTRY OPTIONS A4 CONTROL INTERFACE PWB ETHERNET LAN J3A PARTIAL TOP VIEW PARTIAL EXCITER PANEL behind front door CABLE ENTRY NOTE WIRING ACCESS HOLE HAS A REMOVEABLE PLATE WITH A PRE CUT 1 4 INCH DIA HOLE USE A CHASSI...

Page 75: ...NX5 PRE INSTALLATION MANUAL PLANNING CONTROL MONITOR CONNECTIONS PAGE 1 8 16 VERSION 0 1 2015 08 01 ...

Page 76: ...Supplied by Nautel Parts Not Supplied by Nautel see page 1 9 2 Parts Ordering see page 1 9 2 Module Replacement Program see page 1 9 2 Tools for Installation see page 1 9 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 B3Z 3J4 Phone 1 877 628 8353 Canada US 1 902 823 5100 International Fax 1 902 ...

Page 77: ...ted 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 All electrical power cables including conduit terminating devices and conduit clamps Seismic anchoring bolts 1 2 inch or 12 mm optional Parts Ordering You can order replacement parts from your Nautel s...

Page 78: ...ion 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 Metric and Imperial wrench set up to 25 mm 1 inch Feeler gauge to measure spark gap Torque wrench capable of up to 60 in lbs or 6 7 N m Ratchet wrench 3 8 inch drive ...

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Page 80: ...ation and commissioning service to customers who want assistance with configuring and commissioning a new Nautel transmitter After the customer completes the transmitter assembly and installation Nautel technical personnel will spend up to three days on site to help make the ac power RF and remote connections and to assist with the configuration and testing of Nautel equipment The customer is resp...

Page 81: ...ollowing test equipment has been made available at the site Two channel oscilloscope with probes Audio signal generator Distortion 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 transmitter validating all external interfaces i e the ac supply RF output rem...

Page 82: ... requests sent by fax or email will be acknowledged within one working day Training Nautel s SBE certified broadcast training programs satisfy your day to day knowledge requirements Students participating in Nautel s broadcast transmitter or RF basics training programs earn one SBE credit for each completed day of training Nautel s comprehensive selection of training programs will help a customer ...

Page 83: ...evel troubleshooting component parts lists and wiring route sheets Extended Warranties Nautel s standard four year warranty provides excellent coverage and satisfies most customers needs However if you want extended coverage Nautel offers one year and two year Extended Warranty Plans to cover electrical and mechanical repairs or replacements for all Nautel equipment Coverage The Extended Warranty ...

Page 84: ...he 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 a Nautel Extended Warranty Plan you receive an extended warranty plan certificate plan number and a toll free number North America only to call for any service related issues Using the Extended War...

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Page 86: ...de 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 Programmable Gate Array HD Radio HD Radio is another term for In Band On Channel IBOC technology HD Radio is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation IBOC Nautel In Band On Channel technology pr...

Page 87: ...ommunication 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 equipment from electrical surges in the ac power supply antenna or site ground caused by lightning strikes VSWR Voltage standing wave ratio This is an expression of the ratio of forward voltage to reve...

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