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4

 

Software Installation 

 

4.1

 

Establishing a First Communication with the RDS Encoder 

 

To configure the RDS encoder before first use, you may use either the USB (Port 2) or RS-232 (Port 1). 

 

1.

 

Install the Windows control software called ‘Magic RDS 4’, run the setup 
exe file and go through the simple installation wizard. 

2.

 

In the case of USB connection install the USB driver now. 

TIP: Latest operating systems already come with the USB driver 
included.

 

3.

 

Make sure the RDS encoder is connected and powered, all connectors 
are seated completely.  

4.

 

Run the Magic RDS software using Windows Start button. 

5.

 

Double-click on the ‘Add new connection’ icon. 

6.

 

Select your device model (P232U). Choose the Serial/USB connection 
and select the COM port the RDS encoder is connected to. 

Note: You may find/change the assigned COM port number in Windows 
Control Panels - System 

–

 (Hardware) - Device Manager.

 

7.

 

Finally click on the Add button. You should see "Connected" or 
"Opened" in the Recent Events box. Now you are ready. The settings 
are saved automatically. 

8.

 

Configure the basic RDS settings. 
Especially check the pages 

RDS Content – Program

 and 

Device 

Setup – Analog Control

. 

9.

 

To change the setting, click on the Test button first. Then, to make that 
setting permanent, click on the Apply button. 

10.

 

The Recent Events box and status bar at the bottom of the window 
show whether the data was sent successfully. If an error is shown, 
check the connection to the RDS encoder, its power supply and 
whether a correct COM port is selected in the connection setup. 

11.

 

Follow the Magic RDS help for further details, tools and configuration 
options. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Note: The RDS encoder contains two types of memory. These are marked as RAM and EEPROM. Like any other computing system the RAM 
holds all operational data which are also used for transmission whilst the EEPROM is used for the data storage during power-off. By default the 
button Test will fill the RAM only. The Apply or Store button saves the data into EEPROM. 
If the user forgets to store the data into EEPROM, that settings will be lost when the power is disconnected. 

 

P232U 

Summary of Contents for P232U

Page 1: ...P232U RDS Encoder Quick Installation Guide Product Site https pira cz rds Technical Support https pira cz forum ...

Page 2: ...to a serial port of the PC 8 3 4 3 Connection to a DCE device 8 3 5 RDS Level Adjustment 9 3 6 Low Power Operation 9 4 Software Installation 10 4 1 Establishing a First Communication with the RDS Encoder 10 4 2 Communication Setup 11 4 3 Setting Basic RDS Data 12 4 3 1 PI Program Identification 12 4 3 2 PS Program Service name 12 4 3 3 PTY Program Type 12 4 3 4 TP Traffic Program 13 4 3 5 MS Music...

Page 3: ... documentation P232U RDS Encoder Technical Manual includes troubleshooting on the last page http pira cz rds p232uman pdf Magic RDS Help Magic RDS Guide How to http pira cz rds show asp art magic_rds_how_to Support section http pira cz rds show asp art rds_encoder_support X Command for RDS Encoders http pira cz rds xcmd pdf 1 3 Disclaimer The equipment has been thoroughly tested and found to be in...

Page 4: ...ning Default value 1 RDSGEN OFF no RDS output 0 ON RDS generator enabled 1 RDS2 RDS generator enabled RDS2 subcarrier configuration 2 ON 2 LEVEL Output RDS signal level 0 min 255 max 128 2 Vpp 3 PROGRAM Current program set selected 1 4 PTY MS DI Program Type code Music Speech Decoder Identification code 5 ADR The UECP address list 0 0 6 SITE The UECP site list 0 0 7 UECP ON The RDS encoder accepts...

Page 5: ...tup of the encoder or for its local control The encoder operates also with no cable connected RS 232 RS 232 standard male type connector This port is referenced as Port 1 For wiring see the section 3 4 The port is internally optically isolated from the rest of the encoder s circuitry to prevent ground loops and to keep high ESD immunity and EMC The encoder operates also with no cable connected Out...

Page 6: ...BNC male connectors The cables should be kept short in length Where necessary use a BNC T piece for splitting the signal RS 232 OUTPUT INPUT GPIO 12V DC SIDE USB PORT1 PORT2 Stereo encoder FM Transmitter RDS Encoder MPX input RDS SCA MPX input Pilot MPX output MPX output Separate stereo encoder default connection RS 232 OUTPUT INPUT GPIO 12V DC SIDE USB PORT1 PORT2 Stereo encoder FM Transmitter RD...

Page 7: ...ed solution there s no adjustable element on the board affecting the RDS or MPX signal 3 2 2 Loop Side switch Select the LOOP position only if it s necessary to pass the input signal to the output of the RDS encoder loopthrough mode In all other cases the switch must be fixed in the SIDE position Always make sure that the switch is securely fixed in the position desired and eliminate possibility o...

Page 8: ... locate an unused COM port If the free port exists in the form of a 25 pin connector use a standard D SUB9 male to D SUB25 female adapter Make sure the COM port is enabled in the PC s BIOS Setup RDS Encoder PC 2 RxD 3 TxD 3 TxD 2 RxD 4 DTR 6 DSR 5 GND 5 GND 6 DSR 4 DTR 7 RTS 8 CTS 8 CTS 7 RTS It s preferable to use standard serial laplink cable terminated with 9 pin female connector on the PC side...

Page 9: ...rminal using ASCII command LEVEL The P232U RDS encoder allows direct adjusting of the RDS level in 256 steps in range 0 to 255 by assigning a corresponding value to the LEVEL parameter Each step represents approx 15 6 mV increase Desired step count can be calculated as 1 4000 256 level RDS Output LEVEL Actual output RDS level in mV p p can be calculated as 4000 256 1 LEVEL level RDS Output 3 6 Low...

Page 10: ...r Opened in the Recent Events box Now you are ready The settings are saved automatically 8 Configure the basic RDS settings Especially check the pages RDS Content Program and Device Setup Analog Control 9 To change the setting click on the Test button first Then to make that setting permanent click on the Apply button 10 The Recent Events box and status bar at the bottom of the window show whether...

Page 11: ...provider uses this protocol Leave disabled otherwise Address List Up to two encoder address numbers in range 0 to 63 separated by comma Site List Up to two site address numbers in range 0 to 1023 separated by comma PSN Settings Note The PSN Program Service Number settings have effect for UECP control only Selectable PSN for each program set allow easier integration of the RDS encoder into existing...

Page 12: ...coverage 0 Local Local program transmitted via a single transmitter only during the whole transmitting time 1 International The same program is also transmitted in other countries 2 National The same program is transmitted throughout the country 3 Supra regional The same program is transmitted throughout a large part of the country 4 to F Regional The program is available only in one location or r...

Page 13: ...o separate volume controls one for music and one for speech so that the listener could adjust the balance between them to suit his individual listening habits 4 3 6 AF Alternative Frequencies The Alternative Frequencies are used to tell receivers what frequencies they can receive the radio station on This facility is particularly useful in the case of car and portable radios For this to work each ...

Page 14: ...tion system text output please follow its documentation or contact the software vendor 5 2 Direct Link In this configuration the broadcast automation system drives the RDS encoder directly via its communication port either physical or virtual 5 2 1 Physical port connection setup procedure 1 For the present turn off the RDS encoder support in the broadcast automation system 2 Connect the RDS encode...

Page 15: ...s designed to let the listener take additional benefit from the Radiotext service by enabling receivers to offer direct access to specific elements of Radiotext Typically the RT feature supports song artist and song title elements These elements anyway carried in the Radiotext are identified by their class type length and location within the Radiotext The receiver must be equipped with the RT func...

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