Nautel NX10 Installation Manual Download

Page: 1 / 72

2: INSTALLATION MANUAL

NX10

AM T

RANSMITTER

Document ID:

NHB-NX10-INS

Version:

2.0

Issue Date:

2016-05-06

Status:

Standard

Summary of Contents for NX10

Page 1: ...2 INSTALLATION MANUAL NX10 AM TRANSMITTER Document ID NHB NX10 INS Version 2 0 Issue Date 2016 05 06 Status Standard...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...200 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 information pr...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...ation Reference Ground 2 3 1 Connecting Ac Power 2 4 1 Adjusting the Spark Gap 2 5 1 Installing Audio Inputs 2 6 1 Planning Complete 2 6 1 Routing Cables and Connecting Audio Inputs 2 6 1 Installing C...

Page 6: ...d by Nautel 2 9 2 Parts Ordering 2 9 2 Module Replacement Program 2 9 2 Tools for Installation 2 9 3 Pre installation Installation assistance 2 10 1 Pre Installation Consulting 2 10 1 Installation and...

Page 7: ...10 INSTALLATION MANUAL VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 PAGE 2 VII Release Control Record ISSUE DATE REASON 2 0 2016 05 06 Release 2 of product Supports NX10 hardware NARA65A Supports NX SW version 4 7 and high...

Page 8: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL PAGE 2 VIII VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06...

Page 9: ...ine if a crate has been tipped over or has been subjected to excessive shock see Figure 2 1 1 Figure 2 1 1 Tip and drop indicators 4 Report any damage immediately to your Nautel sales representative a...

Page 10: ...1 2 on page 2 1 2 Figure 2 1 2 Flowchart Installing the transmitter TIP When you have completed a task or step put a check mark beside the step number CAUTION FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS M...

Page 11: ...inal position using one of the following methods using a forklift if available and go to Step 5 using a pallet jack and go to Step 5 NOTE If you are using a pallet jack ensure that one fork of the pal...

Page 12: ...IONING PAGE 2 2 2 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 Figure 2 2 1 Lifting Access for Forklift or Pallet Jack Partial Front View lower dress panel removed for clarity Dimensions of opening 17 in 430 mm wide 3 5 in...

Page 13: ...retract the levelers a further 1 25 mm Roll the NX10 into its final position Extend the levelers to elevate the casters off the floor Remove the casters and associated hardware Store them for future...

Page 14: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 4 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 Figure 2 2 2 Installing Casters and Leveling the Cabinet Spacer plates M8 hardware 212 8166 bolt flat split nut Caster H...

Page 15: ...AGE 2 2 5 Figure 2 2 3 Seismic Anchoring Hole Locations Figure 2 2 4 Installing Dress Panels Partial Front View Partial Rear View Dress Panel 212 8122 01 Align hooks in panel with slots in transmitter...

Page 16: ...configured for an 1 5 8 inch or 7 8 inch EIA connector An output connector kit for the predetermined connector is provided with the ancillaries The user must provide the appropriate inner male bullet...

Page 17: ...2 7 Figure 2 2 5 Installing Rear Plate and Removing Top Cover Plate Closed Air Cooling only Loosen 4 quarter turn fasteners to remove filter bracket Use same holes to install cover plate Tighten its 4...

Page 18: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 8 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 Figure 2 2 6 RF Output Connector Detail 1 5 8 inch EIA TORQUE to 44 in lbs 4 9 N m...

Page 19: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 PAGE 2 2 9 Figure 2 2 7 RF Output Connector Detail 7 8 inch EIA TORQUE to 44 in lbs 4 9 N m...

Page 20: ...0 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING PAGE 2 2 10 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 Figure 2 2 8 Location of Arc Detector Assembly Arc Detector Assembly A24 Partial Rear View Rear Door Removed for Clar...

Page 21: ...ter s station reference ground stud Ensure the reference ground conductor is at least 3 mm 1 8 in from the cabinet s exterior 3 Verify it is still possible to open the rear door of the transmitter wit...

Page 22: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL CONNECTING THE STATION REFERENCE GROUND PAGE 2 3 2 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06...

Page 23: ...llows see Figure 2 4 1 on page 2 4 3 Remove the ac entry plate from the top of the transmitter It is secured using four M4 screws and has a pre cut centered 3 8 inch diameter hole Use a chassis punch...

Page 24: ...ected to the safety ground stud assembly at the back of the cabinet 9 Connect the ac line input to the Line 1 Line 2 and Line 3 terminals on the power transformer see the appropriate Figure 2 4 2 on p...

Page 25: ...OR TOP AC ENTRY POWER TRANSFORMER PRIMARY CONNECTIONS LINE 1 2 AND 3 ROUTE CABLES ALONG INTERIOR CHANNEL FOR TOP ENTRY Remove two nuts and associated wash ers from studs to allow re positioning of fer...

Page 26: ...CONNECTING AC POWER PAGE 2 4 4 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 Figure 2 4 2 NX10 Power Transformer Line Voltage Tap Layout 360 505 V ac transformer Figure 2 4 3 NX10 Power Transformer Line Voltage Tap Layout...

Page 27: ...ormer Line 1 2 3 Terminal Hardware Orientation Ac Power Source Voltage Tap 200 250 V ac 360 505 V ac N A 360 7 200 380 6 208 400 5 220 415 4 230 440 3 240 480 2 250 505 1 TRANSFORMER TERMINAL LINE 1 2...

Page 28: ...ALLATION MANUAL CONNECTING AC POWER PAGE 2 4 6 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 Figure 2 4 5 Transformer Ground Stud Location GROUND STUD NOTE A HAM85 lug is provided to terminate the ground wire of the ac sour...

Page 29: ...locked out 3 Gain access to the RF output spark gap by opening the front door and then opening the hinged exciter panel noting it is secured using 16 M5 screws Retain hardware 4 Locate the spark gap s...

Page 30: ...ALLATION MANUAL ADJUSTING THE SPARK GAP PAGE 2 5 2 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 Figure 2 5 1 RF Output Spark Gap Location ACCESS SPARK GAP FROM FRONT OF TRANSMITTER WITH FRONT DOOR AND EXCITER PANEL OPEN LO...

Page 31: ...K GAP VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06 PAGE 2 5 3 Table 2 5 1 Altitude Scale Factor ALTITUDE FT SPARK GAP SCALE FACTOR MULTIPLY GAP BY 0 1 00 1 000 1 05 2 000 1 10 3 000 1 16 4 000 1 23 5 000 1 30 6 000 1 38 7...

Page 32: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL ADJUSTING THE SPARK GAP PAGE 2 5 4 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06...

Page 33: ...pre cut centered 1 4 inch diameter hole Use a chassis punch tool e g Greenlee etc to punch the desired size hole in the entry plate Make sure the audio input cables will pass safely through the hole...

Page 34: ...appropriate connector s on the control monitor PWB A4 as shown in Figure 2 6 3 on page 2 6 4 Secure cables using the appropriate arrowhead tyraps Nautel Part HAC15 in the ancillary kit see Figure 2 6...

Page 35: ...ugh Ferrite Toroids AUDIO CABLE ENTRY OPTIONS CABLE ENTRY NOTE WIRING ACCESS HOLE HAS A REMOVEABLE PLATE WITH A PRE CUT 1 4 INCH DIA HOLE USE A CHASSIS PUNCH TOOL e g GREENLEE TO CREATE THE DESIRED HO...

Page 36: ...tions Exciter Panel shown A4 CONTROL INTERFACE PWB 10 MHz SYNC J1B AES2 J8 BALANCED ANALOG AUDIO J9 AES1 J7 For either top entry hole route wiring to the hinged left side of the exciter panel A8 GPS S...

Page 37: ...top of the transmitter Each is secured using two M4 screws and has a pre cut centered 1 4 inch diameter hole Use a chassis punch tool e g Greenlee etc to punch the desired size hole in the entry plat...

Page 38: ...8 If you are using web based control for the transmitter route an Ethernet cable to the control monitor PWB A4 9 If the optional GPS Sync PWB is installed and you wish to synchronize the transmitter s...

Page 39: ...g Through Ferrite Toroids CONTROL MONITOR CABLE ENTRY OPTIONS PARTIAL TOP VIEW CABLE ENTRY NOTE WIRING ACCESS HOLE HAS A REMOVEABLE PLATE WITH A PRE CUT 1 4 INCH DIA HOLE USE A CHASSIS PUNCH TOOL e g...

Page 40: ...terface and Ethernet Connections A4 CONTROL INTERFACE PWB ETHERNET J3A REMOTE I O J6A Digital Inputs Ext 15 V System Interlock J6B Digital Outputs Analog Outputs Arrowhead tyrap anchor holes For eithe...

Page 41: ...7 5 for configuration options Figure 2 7 5 Setting Jumper E1 for Remote Input Configuration Single Ended or Differential R155 R65 R68 R75 R81 R88 R92 R106 R110 C56 C54 C55 R123 R132 R137 R129 R128 R1...

Page 42: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING CONTROL MONITOR WIRING PAGE 2 7 6 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06...

Page 43: ...ary kit It is intended to plug directly into the REMOTE I O A J6A connector pins 19 and 20 on the control interface PWB A4 This jumper cannot be used if you are using a D sub connector to make other r...

Page 44: ...nsmitter NOTE You may notice a flashing amber light on the control interface PWB behind the front door This is the CPU OK LED and it is indicating that the microcontroller is operating normally 2 Chec...

Page 45: ...only the major tap value or the minor tap value as applicable Example 1 If the ac sample voltage in Step 4 is 335 V you require a major tap increase If the transformer is currently tapped at 380 V 360...

Page 46: ...TAPS MAJOR TAPS MAJOR TAPS NOTE Changing major tap settings requires moving the top of the tapping strap to the new major tap on each of the three primary windings NOTE Changing minor tap settings req...

Page 47: ...es Example 10 V adjustment shown 360 505 V ac transformer H3 phase winding shown USER PROVIDED WIRE one per phase TAPPING STRAP PART OF TRANSFORMER one per phase INITIAL TAP SETTINGS using the middle...

Page 48: ...eters Controller menu 9 If you wish to remotely control the transmitter via a network or directly through a laptop use the front panel UI to configure your network parameters See Network Setup on page...

Page 49: ...n 20 If you purchased the GPS Sync PWB option i e a GPS Sync PWB is installed on the exciter panel use the AUI to set the synchronization source to GPS Sync Card See the Exciter Clock Calibration on p...

Page 50: ...her the local front panel UI Main Menu View Status View Meters Rack or the remote AUI click Meters then select Rack 1 and then select AC Sample It should be between 297 V and 321 V 7 Set the output le...

Page 51: ...see Section 1 7 Planning audio inputs of the Pre Installation manual for connection options NOTE If analog modulation is being applied it is recommended that negative modulation peaks do not exceed 9...

Page 52: ...nector on the control interface PWB see Section 2 7 Installing Control Monitor Wiring Use one of the following two methods depending on whether you are automatically DHCP or manually static assigning...

Page 53: ...he address If DHCP was set to ENABLE this screen is for display purposes only Masks an IP address and divides the IP address into network address and host address If DHCP was set to DISABLE specify ne...

Page 54: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMMISSIONING TASKS PAGE 2 8 12 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06...

Page 55: ...pplied by Nautel Parts Not Supplied by Nautel see page 2 9 2 Parts Ordering see page 2 9 2 Module Replacement Program see page 2 9 2 Tools for Installation see page 2 9 3 Contacting Nautel You can rea...

Page 56: ...ed by the proper connector complete with center male connector at the transmitter end All external control and monitor wiring including the associated terminating devices conduit and conduit clamps Al...

Page 57: ...liers Wire cutters Slot screwdriver 5 mm 3 16 inch Metric and Imperial socket set up to 24 mm 15 16 inch Metric and Imperial wrench set up to 25 mm 1 inch Feeler gauge to measure spark gap Torque wren...

Page 58: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL PARTS AND TOOLS PAGE 2 9 4 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06...

Page 59: ...n page 2 10 3 Installation and Commissioning Service Nautel offers an installation and commissioning service to customers who want assistance with configuring and commissioning a new Nautel transmitte...

Page 60: ...n 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 transmitter validating all...

Page 61: ...rams 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 the most...

Page 62: ...the instruction manual 3 Nautel shall provide replacements for all Parts to the Buyer when they become defective during the warranty period and upon the return of the defective part Replacement parts...

Page 63: ...ftware 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 and d...

Page 64: ...ort nautel com Web www nautel com Module Exchange Service In order to provide Nautel customers with a fast and efficient service in the event of a problem Nautel operates a factory rebuilt module exch...

Page 65: ...urned will ensure prompt attention and will expedite the dispatch of replacements Refer to the nameplate on the transmitter and or the appropriate module assembly to obtain name type part and serial n...

Page 66: ...r performed by Nautel authorized personnel to repair the product back to factory specifications Necessary components Modifications to correct performance problems Return shipping Details Extended Warr...

Page 67: ...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 problem...

Page 68: ...NX10 INSTALLATION MANUAL PRE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE PAGE 2 10 10 VERSION 2 0 2016 05 06...

Page 69: ...Modulation DCC Dynamic Carrier Control DRM Digital Radio Mondiale A set of digital audio broadcasting technologies designed to work existing AM radio channels DSP Digital Signal Processing FPGA Field...

Page 70: ...munication via web browser between the transmitter and remote computer using specific agent software in the transmitter and client software Surge protection board An electrical panel that protects equ...

Page 71: ......

Page 72: ...TEL 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 ho...

Search results

Summary of Contents for NX10

Reviews:

Related manuals for NX10

Brands by name

Popular brands

Nautel NX10, Installation Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for NX10

Reviews:

Related manuals for NX10

Brands by name

Popular brands