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VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL

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VERSION 0.3  2021-01-14

PAGE 1.1.3

Options

There are options available, that can be factory installed prior to equipment delivery (contact your Sales 
representative for more details) or easily field-installed by the user.

Audio Processor

The VX series transmitter can be upgraded with an internal audio processor, available from Nautel, 
which is mounted on pillars on top of the power supply.

Surge Protection Panel

Nautel can provide an ac power surge protection unit to aid in protecting the VX series transmitter from 
lightning. If purchased, refer to the surge protection unit’s manual for installation details.

Summary of Contents for VX150

Page 1: ...1 INSTALLATION MANUAL VX150 TO VX2 FM BROADCAST TRANSMITTER Document ID NHB VX150 VX2 INS Version 0 3 Issue Date 2021 01 14 Status Preliminary Making Digital Radio Work...

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Page 3: ...47 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 informatio...

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Page 5: ...ebsite 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 xvi...

Page 6: ...2 Electrical Requirements 1 5 1 Electrical Power 1 5 1 Station Reference Ground 1 5 3 RF Output Requirements 1 6 1 Antenna Feed Cable 1 6 1 Antenna System 1 6 1 Program Inputs 1 7 1 Analog Inputs 1 7...

Page 7: ...nnecting Station Reference Ground 1 10 3 Installing and Connecting the RF Feed Cable 1 10 4 Connecting Program Inputs 1 10 6 Connecting Remote Control Monitor Wiring 1 10 7 Commissioning 1 11 1 Pre Co...

Page 8: ...21 01 14 Pre Installation Installation Assistance 1 13 1 Pre Installation Consulting 1 13 1 Installation and Commissioning Service 1 13 1 Online Documentation 1 13 2 On Site Support 1 13 3 Training 1...

Page 9: ...0 09 01 Preliminary release for VX150 to VX2 models Supports hardware versions VX150 VX300 VX600 NARF81 VX1 NARF79 VX1 5 VX2 NARF80 Supports software version VX SW 1 0 and later 0 2 2020 12 01 Impleme...

Page 10: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL PAGE VIII VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 11: ...stance on page 1 10 1 of the VX Pre Installation Installation manual VX Series Transmitter Manuals The VX series documentation suite includes the following documents Nautel Site Protection Manual Prov...

Page 12: ...transmitter Frequently asked questions FAQ How To Videos latest software versions are just a few of the many resources available Nautel User Group NUG The Nautel Support website allows access to prod...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL PAGE XIV VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

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 ca...

Page 16: ...ese 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...

Page 17: ...r 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...

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 ava...

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 p...

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 sup...

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 eve...

Page 22: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL PAGE XXII VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 23: ...UI Frequency The transmitter is broadband and can operate at any frequency in the FM broadcast band 87 5 108 MHz into a nominal 50 ohm unbalanced transmission line Antenna Tolerance The VX transmitter...

Page 24: ...Section 1 5 Electrical Requirements Transmitter Configuration VX150 to VX2 transmitters are factory shipped with a base level standard configuration with the hardware and features shown in Table 1 1 1...

Page 25: ...r easily field installed by the user Audio Processor The VX series transmitter can be upgraded with an internal audio processor available from Nautel which is mounted on pillars on top of the power su...

Page 26: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 1 4 VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 27: ...binet for example ducting hot air away from the cabinet or bringing in external cooling air 3 If this is an upgrade or replacement transmitter that is if the site is already set up for a transmitter p...

Page 28: ...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 If more than one tr...

Page 29: ...rements This section includes the following topics Dimensions Clearances see page 1 3 2 Weight see page 1 3 2 Dimensions The VX150 to VX2 transmitter has the following overall dimensions See Figure 1...

Page 30: ...adequate space is available at the front of the cabinet to allow pulling out the transmitter for servicing fan filters and internal parts assemblies Also consider access to the rear of the cabinet fo...

Page 31: ...nsmitter See Figure 1 4 1 The VX transmitter draws cool intake air through air filters in the front of the transmitter The incoming air circulates under the PA s through the power supply section on th...

Page 32: ...exceed 40 4 C 104 7 F Ensure that hot exhaust air from the transmitter is not drawn back into the transmitter s cool air intake Cooling Plant Requirements Table 1 4 1 Cooling Plant Requirements for t...

Page 33: ...ransmitter can operate from a nominal 50 60 Hz between 47 and 63 Hz 90 265 V ac single phase ac power source Ac power enters the transmitter through a IEC 60320 C20 type connector Nautel part JT202 on...

Page 34: ...l ac voltage 240 V ac and typical efficiency The maximum inrush current value per line is present for half an ac cycle between 8 and 10 ms It is more than four times the typical line current and is pr...

Page 35: ...d the transmitter to the best available ground For detailed information about surge protectors and lightning protection refer to the Lightning Protection section of Nautels Recommendations for Transmi...

Page 36: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PAGE 1 5 4 VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 37: ...er Physical connections are made in Section 1 10 Completing External Connections on page 1 10 1 Antenna Feed Cable The antenna feed line interconnecting the transmitter and the antenna system should b...

Page 38: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL RF OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS PAGE 1 6 2 VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 39: ...rnal Connections on page 1 10 1 Analog Inputs Left and Right Inputs see page 1 7 1 MPX SCA Inputs see page 1 7 2 Digital Inputs see page 1 7 2 AES EBU Inputs see page 1 7 2 RBDS RDS Input see page 1 7...

Page 40: ...EBU digital audio via the AES EBU IN 1 and AES EBU IN 2 3 pin female XLR connectors 110 balanced supports sample rates between 32 to 192 kHz The VX series transmitter s remote AUI or front panel UI al...

Page 41: ...ler UI External Audio Playlist via USB IMPORTANT The transmitter s USB ports are not designed to act as charging ports The transmitter can be configured to accept an external audio playlist on a USB d...

Page 42: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL PROGRAM INPUTS PAGE 1 7 4 VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 43: ...0 60 Hz 1 phase ac 100 240 V ac 90 266 V ac min max Connect the appropriate ac line cord Nautel Part JN57 for 220 V ac power sources provided in the ancillary kit See Section 1 5 for more ac input pow...

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Page 45: ...8 8 External Interlock see page 1 8 9 NOTE This section provides the information required to determine your control and monitor wiring and plan for their connection to the transmitter Physical connec...

Page 46: ...sing the front panel UI or remote AUI All inputs are active when a ground 0 V is applied if configured as such The external remote input circuits interface with the transmitter via the REMOTE I O A 9...

Page 47: ...ng the RF Off button Tells the transmitter to disable RF power 8 5 Preset 1 Select Selects preset 1 as active 15 7 Preset 2 Select Selects preset 2 as active 4 3 Power Trim Increases the power level o...

Page 48: ...and Maintenance Manual for the specific text displayed on the front panel UI or remote AUI then the remote output s switching circuit will provide a current sink to ground when a logic true on condit...

Page 49: ...of preset power level 1 By default the output is low current sink to ground when Preset 1 is selected and high open collector when Preset 1 is not selected Alternate control setting Output Low When N...

Page 50: ...ch analog output Ground shield connections are available on pin 7 Nautel provides a D sub mating connector Nautel Part JS223 and connector shell Nautel Part JS225 in the Ancillary kit to facilitate cu...

Page 51: ...wall To allow remote AUI access to a transmitter behind a firewall the firewall must allow TCP traffic through the following ports TCP port 80 required to allow the web browser operating on the remote...

Page 52: ...ntral software component the SNMP agent which is a program that runs on the transmitter The SNMP agent interacts with SNMP client software applications which range from simple MIB browser applications...

Page 53: ...yption Consult with your network administrator for more details External Interlock An external safety interlock is available on the INTLK terminal block on the rear panel of the transmitter This conne...

Page 54: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL CONTROL AND MONITOR WIRING PAGE 1 8 10 VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 55: ...ncluding the VX150 to VX2 transmitter the VX150 to VX2 Quick Start Guide VX Series USB device contains technical manual set and unpacking installation video and ancillary kit 4 Assemble your parts and...

Page 56: ...e that also contains the technical docu mentation suite step by step video that shows how to unpack your VX transmitter and prop erly mount it in a cabinet VX150 to VX2 Quick Start Guide full colour f...

Page 57: ...wer see page 1 10 2 Connecting Station Reference Ground see page 1 10 3 Installing and Connecting the RF Feed Cable see page 1 10 4 Connecting Program Inputs see page 1 10 6 Connecting Remote Control...

Page 58: ...the user provided ac power cable from the service entrance to the rear panel of the transmitter 5 Connect the ac power cable to the JD43 connector as follows see Figure 1 10 1 for details Connect the...

Page 59: ...er conductor minimum 3 4 braid between the station reference ground and safety ground stud Ensure the station reference ground conductor is at least 3 mm 1 8 in from the exterior of the transmitter or...

Page 60: ...connected to a switching circuit that permits antenna dummy load selection connect the RF feed cable for the dummy load to the transmitter s RF output until transmitter commissioning is complete 3 Ve...

Page 61: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMPLETING EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14 PAGE 1 10 5 Figure 1 10 2 Routing RF Feed Cable through Ferrite Toroid NEW DWG...

Page 62: ...ry kit 4 Pass all program input cables through the ferrite toroids obtained in Step 3 If practical wires should pass through a minimum of two times two turns see Figure 1 10 4 on page 1 10 7 Position...

Page 63: ...errite toroids 5 With the remote control monitor cables near their destination cut each wire to the required length and install connectors as necessary 6 Connect the appropriate control monitor cable...

Page 64: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMPLETING EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS PAGE 1 10 8 VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 65: ...alibrated and tested during manufacturing Do not change any adjustments other than those specified This section contains the following procedures Pre Commissioning Tasks see page 1 11 2 Commissioning...

Page 66: ...ing connector that has a short circuit between the two contacts NOTE A mating connector Nautel part JR52 is supplied in the Spares kit to facilitate this connection It is intended to plug directly int...

Page 67: ...e AUI Transmitter Status page See the VX Operating and Maintenance Manual 3 Select Local control 4 Using the AUI select a preset and set to minimum RF output power 5 Press RF On The RF On button will...

Page 68: ...to power up the transmitter 4 Verify audio input levels using the AUI or front panel UI 5 Use the local AUI or front panel UI to begin transmitter operations For detailed instructions refer to the VX...

Page 69: ...HCP 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 optio...

Page 70: ...P 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 C...

Page 71: ...upplied by Nautel see page 1 12 2 Parts Not Supplied by Nautel see page 1 12 2 Parts Ordering see page 1 12 2 Module Exchange Program see page 1 12 3 Tools for Installation see page 1 12 3 Contacting...

Page 72: ...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 coaxial cable ter...

Page 73: ...turns 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...

Page 74: ...VX150 TO VX2 INSTALLATION MANUAL PARTS AND TOOLS PAGE 1 12 4 VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

Page 75: ...on of your VX150 to VX2 transmitter For support contact Nautel Customer Service and request assistance On Site Support on page 1 13 3 Installation and Commissioning Service Nautel offers an installati...

Page 76: ...Spectrum 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...

Page 77: ...ing 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...

Page 78: ...mance a when the equipment is operated within the design parameters and b when the equipment is installed and adjusted according to Nautel s prescribed procedures as stated in the instruction manual 3...

Page 79: ...t 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 a...

Page 80: ...00 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 81: ...labor performed by Nautel authorized personnel to repair the product back to factory specifications Necessary components Modifications to correct performance problems Return shipping Details Extended...

Page 82: ...d 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 pro...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...VX LP INSTALLATION MANUAL LIST OF TERMS PAGE 1 14 2 VERSION 0 3 2021 01 14...

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Page 86: ...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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