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Table of Contents

Trilithic Company Profile .............................................................................................................. 1

1. General Information .............................................................................................................. 5

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5
FCC Certification................................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................................................................... 6
Claims for Damage in Shipment ............................................................................................ 6
Helpful Website ..................................................................................................................... 7
Where to Get Technical Support ............................................................................................. 7
How this Manual is Organized ................................................................................................ 8
Conventions Used in this Manual ........................................................................................... 9
Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 9

2. Important Information ......................................................................................................... 11
3. Understanding the EASyCAST ......................................................................................... 13

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 13
What Does the EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder Do? ............................................................. 13
Overview of the EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder .................................................................... 14

Front Panel View ............................................................................................................ 14
Rear Panel View ............................................................................................................ 15
Rear Panel Details ......................................................................................................... 16

4. Installing and Wiring the EASyCAST ................................................................................ 25

Overview ............................................................................................................................. 25
Wiring Recommendations.................................................................................................... 25

EAS Monitoring, Data, and Voice Input Interfaces (Sample) ............................................ 26
EAS Control Wiring (Sample, Studio and Automation Control) ........................................ 27
Message Transmission and Transmission Control (Sample) ........................................... 28
EASyCAST and Visionary Integration (Sample) ............................................................. 29

5. Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 31

Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 31

Chassis .......................................................................................................................... 31
Back Panel ..................................................................................................................... 31
Display ........................................................................................................................... 31
Audio Inputs ................................................................................................................... 31
Two Internal, Programmable Radios (Expandable to Four) .............................................. 31
4 x 4 Keypad (16 Keys) .................................................................................................. 32
Serial Interface Control ................................................................................................... 32
Audio Outputs................................................................................................................. 32

Summary of Contents for EASyCAST

Page 1: ...EASyCAST EAS Encoder Decoder Hardware Installation Manual ...

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Page 3: ...und the world As an ISO 9000 2001 certified company with over 40 years of collective expertise in engineering and custom assembly Trilithic is dedicated to providing quality products services and communications solutions that exceed customer expectations Trilithic is comprised of four major divisions Broadband Instruments Systems Offers test analysis and quality management solutions for the major ...

Page 4: ...coder Do 13 Overview of the EASyCAST Encoder Decoder 14 Front Panel View 14 Rear Panel View 15 Rear Panel Details 16 4 Installing and Wiring the EASyCAST 25 Overview 25 Wiring Recommendations 25 EAS Monitoring Data and Voice Input Interfaces Sample 26 EAS Control Wiring Sample Studio andAutomation Control 27 Message Transmission and Transmission Control Sample 28 EASyCAST and Visionary Integration...

Page 5: ...er Generator 33 Memory and Controller 33 Expansion Ports 33 Warranty Information 34 6 Appendix 35 Event Configuration Table 35 Sample Diagrams 37 EAS Monitoring Data and Voice Input Interfaces 37 EAS Control Wiring 38 Message Transmission and Transmission Control 39 EASyCAST and Visionary Integration 40 ...

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Page 7: ...TSC video generator contact closures RS 232 serial and Ethernet capability for controlling audio switching and video generation equipment In addition contact closure inputs and an Ethernet based software operator console allow control over the Encoder Decoder by automation equipment and operators Options are available for the EASyCAST Encoder Decoders which allow EAS or non EAS emergency messages ...

Page 8: ...idential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unpacking and Inspection When the EASyCAST Encoder Decoder arrives immediately inspect the shipping container and contents for visible damage Keep all packing materials until the equipment s intended performance characteristics have been verified If any of th...

Page 9: ...lease provide the following information Your name and your company name The technical point of contact name phone number e mail The serial number of the EASyCAST Encoder Decoder A detailed description of the problem you are having including any error or information messages Before any Trilithic EAS encoder decoder can be returned for repair Trilithic will issue a return material authorization RMA ...

Page 10: ...r references to supplementary manuals and operational considerations Chapter 3 Understanding the EASyCAST introduces the EASyCAST Encoder Decoder and describes what it does The chapter discusses the practical application of the encoder decoder and explains the indicators and connection terminals on the encoder decoder Chapter 4 Installing Wiring the EASyCAST describes the steps needed to install c...

Page 11: ...on names web and e mail addresses appear in italics A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you related to the current step or procedure A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a mechanical failure or potential loss of data A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause personal injury Precautions Do not use the EASyCAST Encoder Decoder in any manner not recommen...

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Page 13: ...and time zone are correct EAS messages are time stamped and may be ignored if the encoder decoder s time is incorrect The firmware internal operating system of the EASyCAST Encoder Decoder is upgradeable using a personal computer Check the EAS downloads section at www trilithic com frequently to determine if new firmware is available Check for new firmware prior to using the equipment as some EASy...

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Page 15: ... information supplied in the EAS header The voice message if present is recorded for playback to the listeners viewers EAS messages are passed through a series of filters to determine if the message matches predefined user configured parameters If the message passes these filters it is either automatically forwarded to the routing and distribution equipment or is presented to the LCD display SNMP ...

Page 16: ...activations 3 LCD display Provides visual feedback during programming setup monitoring and activations 4 16 Button keypad Used for local control of the EASyCAST and access to the on board menu system The keypad and LCD display provide an on board menu system allowing for a limited amount of configuration tests and encoding functions The EASyCAST Configuration Software provides more comprehensive c...

Page 17: ...ot matrix tractor feed printer is recommended 4 Audio expansion 1 channel 1 Optional AM FM NOAA radio antenna input 5 Audio expansion 1 channel 2 Optional AM FM NOAA radio antenna input 6 Audio expansion 2 channel 3 Standard AM FM NOAA radio antenna input 7 Audio expansion 2 channel 4 Standard AM FM NOAA radio antenna input 8 Audio switch input optional Connection for normal station audio signal b...

Page 18: ...lso used to control indicators lamps or alarms for studio personnel 17 MODEM telephone expansion Optional telephone Ethernet interface for remote control over the EASyCAST and activation of digital equipment 18 AES EBU audio switch Optional AES EBU audio input output that may be connected in line with the normal station audio to the transmitter and interrupt it during EAS transmission 19 Contact c...

Page 19: ...send Pin 8 Clear to send Pin 9 Ring indicator Parallel port Used for connecting a standardASCII compatible parallel printer a dot matrix tractor feed printer is recommended for FCC mandated logging of EAS events A printer is not required if logging is handled via download to a PC Audio expansion 1 channels 1 and 2 optional Provides two AM FM NOAA tuners with independent antenna inputs Audio expans...

Page 20: ...input for left channel G Ground Negative balanced program audio input for right channel Positive balanced program audio input for right channel Negative balanced program audio EAS output for left channel Positive balanced program audio EAS output for left channel G Ground Negative balanced program audio EAS output for right channel Positive balanced program audio EAS output for right channel CG VI...

Page 21: ...r shield Audio outputs EAS audio is available on these four line level balanced audio outputs Use these outputs to connect to EAS distribution routing equipment or studio speakers This is the audio generated by the EASyCAST during EAS activation O1 Balanced EAS audio output 1 positive output O1 Balanced EAS audio output 1 negative output O2 Balanced EAS audio output 2 positive output O2 Balanced E...

Page 22: ...rogram audio balanced positive input RI Right channel program audio balanced negative input LI Left channel program audio balanced positive input LI Left channel program audio balanced negative input G Ground or shield RO Right channel program EAS audio balanced positive output to transmitter RO Right channel program EAS audio balanced negative output to transmitter LO Left channel program EAS aud...

Page 23: ...tact NC2 Normally closed contact NO2 Normally open contact Contact closure 3 waiting to transmit Indicates an EAS message has been received and is awaiting a user or automation trigger to send the message C3 Common contact NO3 Normally open contact Contact closure 4 receiving EAS Indicates an EAS message is incoming and has passed the retransmission filters C4 Common contact NO4 Normally open cont...

Page 24: ... automation equipment or operator switchboard Input 1 abort When closed causes any EAS message being received to be disregarded and any EAS message being transmitted to be stopped The EASyCAST will attempt to stop all video displays and audio switches then return to monitoring for EAS messages G Contact ground 1 5mApull up sense input 5 Volt 0mA Input 2 trigger When closed causes any EAS message w...

Page 25: ...yCAST Installation Manual 23 Input 4 trigger RWT When momentarily closed causes a required weekly test to be transmitted G Contact ground 4 5mApull up sense input 5 Volt 0mA G Signal ground G Signal ground ...

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Page 27: ...es or data protocols may be used to cause station equipment to switch audio Connecting the base band NTSC character generator The base band NTSC character generator intercepts the normal station video prior to the transmitter or MPEG encoder Alternatively EAS text data can be sent to the stations video generation equipment such as a character generator via an RS 232 serial line or Ethernet connect...

Page 28: ...SyCAST Installation Manual 26 EAS Monitoring Data and Voice Input Interfaces Sample Refer to Chapter 6 Appendix Sample Diagrams EAS Monitoring Data and Voice Input Interfaces for a full page illustration ...

Page 29: ...EASyCAST Installation Manual 27 EAS Control Wiring Sample Studio and Automation Control Refer to Chapter 6 Appendix Sample Diagrams EAS Control Wiring for a full page illustration ...

Page 30: ...ASyCAST Installation Manual 28 Message Transmission and Transmission Control Sample Refer to Chapter 6 Appendix Sample Diagrams Message Transmission and Transmission Control for a full page illustration ...

Page 31: ...EASyCAST Installation Manual 29 EASyCAST and Visionary Integration Sample Refer to Chapter 6 Appendix Sample Diagrams EASyCAST and Visionary Integration for a full page illustration ...

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Page 33: ...ctors Antenna inputs are available on 75 Ω F type connectors 2 external audio inputs 600 Ω balanced RJ 45 10 100 BaseT Ethernet connection RJ 11 telephone connection Display 20 characters by 4 row alphanumeric LCD matrix Audio Inputs Inputs described in EAS monitoring section Internal microphone available on front panel All inputs have automatic gain control AGC Two Internal Programmable Radios Ex...

Page 34: ...rol RS 232C compliant interface to standard PC or laptop PC running Trilithic setup control software in Windows Audio Outputs 4 monaural balanced audio outputs Internal speaker Telephone audio output to the telephone Ethernet board 1 or 2 base band audio switches see Chapter 5 Specifications Control and Communication Inputs Outputs Internal Character Generator 2 channel stereo AES EBU audio switch...

Page 35: ...t Internal Character Generator Includes a balanced stereo audio switch to replace program audio with the EAS audio message Gen locks to a video source or creates stand alone video RS 170 NTSC Capable of providing a full page replacement static text and crawls Memory and Controller Firmware upgrades are accomplished via a serial port from a Windows PC Up to 53 EAS events and 64 FIPS codes can be pr...

Page 36: ...er under this Warranty and in no event shall Trilithic Inc be liable for incidental or consequential damages for any alleged breach of this Warranty This Warranty shall not apply to any part of the product which without fault of Trilithic Inc has been subject to alteration failure caused by a part not supplied by Trilithic Inc accident fire or other casualty negligence or misuse or to any cause wh...

Page 37: ...a o C O M D g n i n r a W o m e D e c i t c a r P W S D g n i n r a W m r o t S t s u D W Q E g n i n r a W e k a u q h t r a E I V E e t a i d e m m I n o i t a u c a v E S F F t n e m e t a t S d o o l F h s a l F A F F h c t a W d o o l F h s a l F W F F g n i n r a W d o o l F h s a l F S L F t n e m e t a t S d o o l F A L F h c t a W d o o l F W L F g n i n r a W d o o l F W R F g n i n r a ...

Page 38: ...ding send in xx minutes When an EAS event is waiting an operator can manually override the delay by either sending the message or cancelling it The configurable time delays are 5 10 15 20 30 45 or 60 minutes Event Code Event Description Enabled Auto Mode Delay Manual Mode Delay NIC National Information Center NMN Network Message Notification NPT National Periodic Test NUW Nuclear Power Plant Warni...

Page 39: ...EASyCAST Installation Manual 37 Sample Diagrams EAS Monitoring Data and Voice Input Interfaces ...

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Page 41: ...EASyCAST Installation Manual 39 Message Transmission and Transmission Control ...

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