Shure Incorporated
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AXT600
Spectrum Manager
General Description
The Axient Spectrum Manager is a powerful tool for calculating, analyzing and assigning compatible frequencies to wireless
components. The Spectrum Manager scans the RF environment and uses this data to calculate compatible frequencies for all
wireless channels found on the network. Networked wireless systems can be programmed from the Compatible Frequency
List, while backup frequencies are continuously monitored and ranked according to quality. During operation, the Spectrum
Manager deploys clear frequencies to receivers when interference occurs. Built-in spectrum monitoring tools provide visual and
audio tracking of RF activity.
Features
Wideband Scanning
The Spectrum Manager captures scan data for the entire UHF frequency range available for wireless audio. The scan is com
piled using two antenna inputs, with sensitivity and resolution that are directly applicable to wireless receivers.
Compatible Frequency List
The Compatible Frequency List (CFL) is list of available frequencies that can be calculated, viewed, and edited from the Spec
trum Manager or it can be generated from a computer running Wireless Workbench 6. The on-board frequency calculator can
be adjusted to avoid specific TV channels, frequency ranges or RF signal above a specified threshold. During operation the
Spectrum Manager provides current status of each frequency in the list. Clear frequencies are deployed from the compatible
frequency list to initially setup a system or to replace frequencies degraded by interference.
Event Log
The
Event Log
records actions of the Spectrum Manager during operation. Actions include changes to frequencies and equip
ment controlled by the Spectrum Manager. Reviewing the event log after a performance provides a snapshot of system perfor
mance.
Backup Frequency Monitoring
The data screen tracks the status of all frequencies available for Axient systems. The number of frequencies is displayed for
each band, including real-time status of in-use and backup frequencies.
RF Scanning
The scanning feature of the Spectrum Manager graphically plots the measured RF signal across the full frequency range.
Cur
sor
,
Zoom
, and
Peak
tools allow detailed inspection of the data.
Listen
Use the
Listen
feature to tune to a frequency and monitor FM demodulated signal using headphones. The data screen displays
the signal strength for the selected frequency.
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