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USER MANUAL

Additional Manual for

TEX-TFT series

Manufactured by R.V.R ELETTRONICA Italy

Summary of Contents for RDS-TFT2HE

Page 1: ... RDS TFT2HE RDS TFT2HE RDS TFT3HE RDS TFT3HE RDS TFT4 RDS TFT4HE HE USER MANUAL Additional Manual for TEX TFT series Manufactured by R V R ELETTRONICA Italy ...

Page 2: ...rved Printed and bound in Italy No part of this manual may be reproduced memorized or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanic including photocopying recording or by any informa tion storage and retrieval system without written permission of the copyright owner File Name RDS TFT_ING_1 0 indb Version 1 0 Date 01 02 2022 Revision History Date Version Reason Editor 01 02 2022 1 ...

Page 3: ...PC RDS Data Transfer 13 6 5 Setting of Serial ports of equipment 17 6 6 Special Functions Serial Number 18 6 7 Special Functions Hardware Reset 18 6 8 Special Functions Save RDS Restore RDS 19 6 9 Special Functions RDS clean 20 6 10 Special Functions remote LCD 20 6 11 Special Functions Windows Audio 21 6 12 Special Functions Windows Audio PTX 21 6 13 Special Functions Windows Audio Stereo 22 6 14...

Page 4: ...ii User Manual Rev 1 0 01 02 22 RDS TFT2HE RDS TFT3HE RDS TFT4HE ELETTRONICA This page was intentionally left blank ...

Page 5: ...s of VHF FM 87 5 108 Mhz It satisfies the requested requirements to the transmission of supplementary data on radio programs 1 Compatibility with the current mono stereo transmissions 2 Absence of interferences towards the adjacent programs 3 Compatibility with other identification systems which are already working The system selected by an international specialistic team allows the data transmiss...

Page 6: ...cation of the Program Type which is on air example News Sport Rock etc It s used to qualify on the receiver the automatical research of the program type desired TP TRAFFIC PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION this service indicates with a signal on the receiver display that the program we re receiving includes traffic news AF ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES it s the frequencies list of different transmitters which tran...

Page 7: ...I PS AF PTY to the PIN of other radios TDC TRANSPARENT DATA CHANNEL it s used for the data transmission and it could be free used for example to send messages on a brighltly sign IH IN HOUSE APPLICATION it s used to transmit data of exclusive use of the broadcaster and it can be utilized for example to send telemetry data software etc ...

Page 8: ...ately preselected from the user Moreover it allows to manage all the services which are listed in the foregoing section All the RDS TFT2HE RDS TFT3HE RDS TFT4HE option management applications are configurable with a IBM compatible Personal Computer which has to be connected by RS232 serial cable to I2 C BUS or SERVICE RDS input depending on model After programming disconnect the RS232 data cable a...

Page 9: ...SP 32 bit fixed point Ambient working temperature C 0 to 50 Ambient Working Humidity 85 Without condensing Services PTY PTYN TA TP MS DI PI PS AF PIN EON RT TDC TMC EWS IH CT DSN 6 PSN N 1 PSN Main N 7 PSN EON for each DSN PS custom N 8 of 16 words managed in time and in mode sliding or block AF N 100 Lists of 25 frequencies for each main PSN RT N 16 for each DSN EON N 100 AF IH TDC TMC N 1 Buffer...

Page 10: ...Description 3 1 Board Layout 1 INPUT Connector for data exchange from the modulator panel board 2 OUTPUT Connector for data exchange to the modulator panel board 3 SERIAL Connector for data exchange to the RS232 connector on rear panel RDS output Pilot input 4 PROGRAMMATION Not used reserved ...

Page 11: ...and putting into service Connection cable kit including Custom cable included to connect MPX RDS and sync signals or RS232 data cable not included for direct connection to PC in case of programming 4 2 Connections Connect the DB9 connector to the I2 C BUS or SERVICE RDS depending on model of RDS TFT2HE RDS TFT3HE RDS TFT4HE option to the two BNC ouputs named 19KHZ PILOT OUT synchronization signal ...

Page 12: ... PILOT OUT To SCA1 RDS CUSTOM CABLE Note For programming you need to connect it directly to a PC by using an RS232 cable or an USB RS232 converter This is a pre requisite to ensure the proper operation of the equipment Disconnect the DB9 connector from the I2 C BUS or SERVICE RDS input and then connect it to your PC After programming disconnect the RS232 data cable and then reconnect the custom ca...

Page 13: ...nsmits from each device To activate the DNS see special section Enabling DNS PSN Each DNS contains the MAIN_PSN or PSN 1 all RADIO s data that is transmitting PI and PS are required in these data otherwise the radio receiver can not use the RDS data In addition to the PSN 1 are available 7 other PSN called EON 1 EON 7 that user can decide to enable and use if it has the Friends Radio on which move...

Page 14: ...otion written on the car radio must use the window PS Messages that allows to have up to 8 sliding messages each long up to 128 characters or compound from 2 to 16 PS that rotating with personalized times These messages if enabled are transmitted instead of PS within the PSN and do not depend on DNS enabled ...

Page 15: ...an be moved with the MOUSE all RDS documents Rds inside the window to open they automatically In addition after the first use you can drag a file generated by the program over the icon of the program to get the opening of the document Rds In case the program is started in WINDOWS environment for the first time it comes recorded that is it provides to operating system a configuration that will be u...

Page 16: ...sed to select the IP address and the port to which send UDP messages and receive replies Please note that this connection is no connection so you can send messages from multiple applications at once TMC ODA RT Messages however communicating simultaneously with two WINRDS the responses may be not consistent and then one or both applications may fail 6 2 Opening a saved document To open a previously...

Page 17: ...the equipment is shown in case that any document is opened It is not necessary to configure the communication if you only work on documents The window only proposes the serial actually present on the PC and the UDP NODE in case you have been set through the Communication Set RS232 Comunicazione Set RS232 window A user who knows the owner set speed on equipment can sets the appropriate field otherw...

Page 18: ...addresses are used from subjected equipment in continuous data flow to recognize their own from those reserved for other devices When you use this program to configure a device you must select the correct address or select Broadcast Tutti in order to have full access to the equipment The data transfer may take some time if device is configured to 1200bps then the user who wishes to use only RDS pa...

Page 19: ...stom or data blocks for example update only the clock or only the hardware settings Warning when you read only a part of data from an equipment to edit themselves make sure you have the same selection when writing otherwise all selected parts before writing but have not been read previously by the equipment will have unpredictable values or empty data with data from previous readings ...

Page 20: ...By OK Termina OK You can interrupt a transfer before the end using this button The transfer also ends for communication problems with the equipment The messages that accompany the transfer or warn about the failure of the same are at the center of transfer zone in LINK window The Change Baudrate Nuovo Baudrate button is used to modify the on board communications When a transfer begins whatever the...

Page 21: ...Stand By OK button 6 5 Setting of Serial ports of equipment The Change Baudrate Nuovo Baudrate button is used to change the baud rate or the operation mode of the device communication port The current speed is searched after pressing the button the device questioned and the current status suggested to operator The serial port used for communication with WINRDS will be always SPONTANEOUS BIDIRECTIO...

Page 22: ...the current firmware The second field contains the serial number of single RDS card including version of hardware and software For some devices the two fields may coincide The normal transfers do not update the second field as to obtain this information you need a special command 6 7 Special Functions Hardware Reset The Hardware Reset button activates a microprocessor output that generates a RESET...

Page 23: ...sh bank memory All cards that have a valid stock image of RDS data on FLASH memory by using the Restore RDS can copy it on the buffered RAM Pay attention to Save RDS function because from second time that it is used causes a reset of the card with a brief interruption of output signals The use of this function also must not exceed the physical characteristics of 10000 cycles Cancellation Script of...

Page 24: ... use Write RDS Aggiorna RDS After using this function each device is bring back to original condition like at the exit of factory 6 10 Special Functions remote LCD Some devices provide the ability to interact with the equipment via RS232 or UDP as if you were physically in front of the apparatus This feature shows exactly the equipment DISPLAY and the ability to change the status with the mouse by...

Page 25: ...cally the correct sheet However with this button you can activate an audio interpreter of your choice to edit audio data and then save them on FILE for future equipment upgrades see AUDIO window 6 12 Special Functions Windows Audio PTX The audio window changes depending on the connected equipment for PTX the window is shown below After the opening the operator can press Load from equipment to read...

Page 26: ...ents based on TRDSP4 The equipments that do not receive a continuous data stream and do not use the time management of DNS must be configured with active DNS 1 and require the configuration of DNS 1 Only Main PSN data belong to radio that is transmitting the other PSN called EON 1 EON 7 are data related to any Friends radio of radio that you are listening to The PS is the name of radio under the l...

Page 27: ...field should be changed in real time during programming to allow listeners to be notified when their favorite program starts It should not be set in this dialog box but sent with a continuous data stream The PIN is transmitted only if at least one 1A group will be inserted in the sequence of DNS transmission groups The ECC Language are two fields that have no effect on the graphical interface in o...

Page 28: ...il the first time will be transmitted the DNS 1 default DNS The radio that should not send information about other radio sets ON_AIR the DNS 1 and disables all functions in time and all EON as in the image on the following The user that owns an associated network with the other 2 will enable 2 EON as in the example in the following and leave all time controls disabled The third example shows an eq...

Page 29: ...dio will write a new message over the old one without deleting it and if it is of type B radio delete the previous message and write the new one The difference between the two messages is crucial if those who receive the message is a data acquisition system in fact those of type B are considered new messages while those of type A are considered updates of previous messages and therefore not stored...

Page 30: ...ing radio This program allows you to fill up to a maximum of 100 lists of 25 type A frequencies or up to 100 lists of 12 type B frequencies for each of the DNS Alternative frequencies are managed with the Alternative Frequencies Main PSN window To edit or to view a detailed list of frequencies make DOUBLE CLICK with mouse on the list to create a new one please scroll the list until the end and the...

Page 31: ...ps As opposed to alternative frequencies of Main PSN these are mapped and so this software allows you to compile long lists up to 100 bytes or rather 33 couples of frequencies The user only needs to specify the map and the couple of frequencies within the Couple Frequency area and then press Add consequentely the program compiles the three codes and inserts it in an appropriate manner inside the l...

Page 32: ...cial blocks which can be inserted in place of the text and are the time the Italian date format and the English date format Selecting a message with the mouse between 8 messages present in the list the Message Messaggio area shows the type of message the time in which the message transmission begins The type of message and the time can be changed from this window while using the EDIT CAMBIA button...

Page 33: ...s feature Pressing the EDIT CAMBIA when is selected a message block opens the the editing window for block message that contains 16 free text fields any of which may be embodies 8 characters flanked by 16 numeric fields where you can define the persistence of the block before moving on to the next one The minimum recommended value is 5 admitted is 1 while the maximum allowed is 59 When the repetit...

Page 34: ...ion press the Group transmission wizard button and the program will autonomously create a list of transmission During the creating of list will abide to the rule that needs at least 4 0A groups per second This list automatically created is modifiable after its creation as the list made directly by the user In addition there are two TMC and RT special selections that create specific lists more comp...

Page 35: ... and enable the clock transmission through the 4A groups to minute change The RTC ON OFF button enables or disables the time transmission time The Use PC button forces the PC to send the time system instead that one set by the user in the text field above The offset is relative to the time zone at meridian 0 in steps of 30 minutes In countries like Italy where the whole territory is within the sam...

Page 36: ...t TMC flow must intervene the alarm status The state however shows if in the last minute are transmitted or not the 8A and 3A groups and if the alarm has expired TMC OFF groups not transmitted with TIMEOUT not set TMC run 8A and 3A groups transmitted with TIMEOUT not set TMC O K 8A or 3A groups transmitted with TIMEOUT not set TMC idle 8A or 3A groups absent with TIMEOUT not expired TMC alrm 8A or...

Page 37: ... RDS TFT2HE RDS TFT3HE RDS TFT4HE ELETTRONICA 33 34 User Manual Rev 1 0 01 02 22 7 Technical Annex 7 1 RDS board RDS4003KIT ...

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