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FM HD Radio System

T.M. No. 888-2587-001

© Copyright Harris Corporation 2006, 2007
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TECHNICAL  MANUAL

888-2587-001

FM HD Radio System

 Rev. C1: 04/19/07

Содержание FlexStar

Страница 1: ...FM HD Radio System T M No 888 2587 001 Copyright Harris Corporation 2006 2007 All rights reserved TECHNICAL MANUAL 888 2587 001 FM HD Radio System Rev C1 04 19 07...

Страница 2: ...Locate and retain all PACKING CHECK LISTs Use the PACKING CHECK LIST to help locate and identify any components or assemblies which are removed for shipping and must be reinstalled Also remove any shi...

Страница 3: ...11 888 2587 001 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing Manual Revision History FM HD Radio System REV DATE ECN Pages Affected Preliminary 2 03 2006 Created C 2 28 2007 P35719 Released MR...

Страница 4: ...888 2587 001 4 18 11 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing MRH 2...

Страница 5: ...TIONS column 1 gives the reference designators for the item i e C001 R102 etc that corresponds to the number found in the schematics C001 in a bill of material is equiva lent to C1 on the schematic or...

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Страница 7: ...is equipment local building codes and fire protection standards must be observed The following National Fire Protection Association NFPA standards are recommended as reference Automatic Fire Detectors...

Страница 8: ...888 2587 001 4 18 11 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing WHILE IT IS HOT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A CASE RUPTURE AND SUBSE QUENT INJURY...

Страница 9: ...ssible e If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated NOTE If medical help will not be available within an hour and the victim is conscious and not vomiting give him a weak solution of salt and sod...

Страница 10: ...smission line o Site grounding configuration o Tools and craft skills to cut and assemble rigid line o Coordinate with electrician to connect AC service to transmitter o Any tower antenna work conside...

Страница 11: ...to connect to an audio automation system for song title and artist name o Ethernet LAN integration with sub netting and routing Have you verified your current antenna system is working properly o Wide...

Страница 12: ...888 2587 001 4 18 11 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing...

Страница 13: ...Cabinet Interconnections 2 6 RF Sample for RTAC 2 6 Power Supply Connections 2 6 Circulator 2 6 Audio Connections 2 6 Ethernet Data Connections 2 7 Initial Turn On 2 8 General Startup Information 2 8...

Страница 14: ...2 FAULT LED Illuminated 3 12 Section 4 Boost Pro Theory of Operation Introduction 4 1 Boost Pro Circuit Descriptions 4 1 Signal Descriptions 4 3 A to D Converter 4 4 Power Supplies 4 4 Front Panel 4 4...

Страница 15: ...om the Exporter possibly through an STL is 300 kbps Ethernet for the digital carriers connected to the EXPORTER LINK input Enter in the Exporter link IP to match that on the Exporter screen The audio...

Страница 16: ...in audio drop outs will result The Importer will manage the bandwidth allocated for each of the inputs for the digital carriers The Importer must be co located with the Exporter You will need a keyboa...

Страница 17: ...Application Programmers Interface A set of programming commands used to manipulate an existing program Dual Input Antennas a low loss method of developing an FMHD hybrid signal Dual input antennas uti...

Страница 18: ...gn Interleaved Antennas a low loss space combining method that employs two antenna inputs one for FM and a second for the HD signal In an interleaved antenna system the antenna bays are alternately ra...

Страница 19: ...el Combining SLC A Harris exclusive method of developing a hybrid IBOC signal using a combination of separate amplification and common amplification Today s systems utilize a 3dB 4 77dB or 6dB hybrid...

Страница 20: ...Other EOC components like the Connection Manager and the Logistics Processor write data about their functioning into the EOC Database The EOC Monitor component connects to the EOC database to view th...

Страница 21: ...Operating modes for the HD carriers MP2 is 6 kHz wider toward outer of channel and MP3 14 kHz wider than MP1 MP4 328 kHz wider There is a corresponding increase in payload data rate Special permission...

Страница 22: ...more of the following devices depending on the studio STL and site configuration HDI 100 Importer HDE 100 Exporter HDx FM Exciter These pieces of equipment will have a their own documentation possibly...

Страница 23: ...d information regarding specifications installation operation maintenance theory and troubleshooting for each specific device 1 5 1 HDx FM Exciter Reliable DSP platform The HDx FM utilizes an embedded...

Страница 24: ...m resistive device connected to the Reject Port of a high power combiner It must be appropriately sized and should be monitored at all times as it will be continuously utilized under the predicted nor...

Страница 25: ...rol of a transmitter and facility 1 5 7 Power Monitoring Device A power averaging monitor device will be necessary to accurately measure and display the RF signal level With IBOC systems the more moni...

Страница 26: ...d IPAs upon a malfunction Redundant RF amplifier modules that allow maintenance while the transmitter remains on the air at reduced power Hot Pluggable modules Redundant power supplies to keep the tra...

Страница 27: ...f operation also known as Modulation Format that may be used in a typical IBOC system including a backup mode The four modes of operation are FM Analog RF only this could be the analog backup mode in...

Страница 28: ...1 14 888 2587 001 4 18 11 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing FM HD Radio System Section 1 Introduction Specifications...

Страница 29: ...which may have loosened during shipment Also check that all ribbon cables are properly locked into their respective printed circuit board connectors and that the all modules or boards are securely in...

Страница 30: ...r prior to servicing FM HD Radio System Section 2 Installation Initial Turn On 2 2 4 Weight and Dimensions Where necessary refer to shipping containers and the corresponding documentation for the weig...

Страница 31: ...4 18 11 888 2587 001 2 3 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing Section 2 Installation Initial Turn On FM HD Radio System Figure 2 1 Cable Layout...

Страница 32: ...es of operation circuitry nomenclature and performance characteristics for each piece of system equipment to be installed The transmitter installation is accomplished in the following order 1 Equipmen...

Страница 33: ...around the facility and lightning protection must be in place for any type of signal entering or leaving the facility This section is a brief introduction to grounding practices it is not intended to...

Страница 34: ...dB pad to the RTAC RF Sample Input labeled XMTR on the HDx exciter rear panel In ZX transmitters an RF sample from the monitor port is divided by a 6 dB splitter to feed the station modulation monitor...

Страница 35: ...Disconnect primary power prior to servicing Section 2 Installation Initial Turn On FM HD Radio System 2 3 9 Ethernet Data Connections All ethernet cables connected should be shielded twisted pair STP...

Страница 36: ...e input INTERNAL and Exgine Output PATTERN It is very important to note that this HD Test Pattern mode must have Exgine input set to Exporter and Exgine output NORMAL for normal HD operation once the...

Страница 37: ...to a test load and turned on independently Refer to corresponding documentation for detailed procedures to verify proper operation 2 4 3 Dual Cabinet Transmitter Systems Once the correct operation of...

Страница 38: ...ss and hold for 2 seconds or more the LOWER button to instantly put the the ZHD power to zero STEP 5 Turn on the FM HD transmitter STEP 6 Carefully raise the power of the FM HD transmitter while obser...

Страница 39: ...ize the lightning voltage potential carried by the coax into your building For multiple coax a single point of entry into the building is best with all connected to a common grounding plate or bulkhea...

Страница 40: ...e automation equipment The interconnection for MPS PAD begins at the automation system equipment at the studio Audio Vault Prophet etc Typically it is over Ethernet and needs to connect to the Exporte...

Страница 41: ...at the MAIN Delay OUT connector A 3 pin male XLR connector It goes to the FM processor for delivery to the HDx FM Exciter via an STL if not co located 2 6 4 4 44 1 kHz Clock OUT This output from the E...

Страница 42: ...audio board Utilize the Exporter 44 1 kHz clock output for the sync in to the rate converter If the processor does not have a rate converter a separate rate converter will be needed or an audio input...

Страница 43: ...essor rate converter prior to the Importer They will connect to the cable bundle on the rear of the Importer Other inputs are SPS PAD and any Advance Applications Services AAS that may be used via Eth...

Страница 44: ...some have subtle differences between them Locate the one that closely fits your situation In the lower right hand corner of each drawing are two configuration numbers The numbers refer to details used...

Страница 45: ...O DISCLOSURE REPRODUCTION OR USE OF ANY PART THEREOF MAY BE MADE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION DATE ZONE LTR ENG ECO NBR DFTM S I V E R I O N FLEXSTAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL...

Страница 46: ...RIS CORPORATION NO DISCLOSURE REPRODUCTION OR USE OF ANY PART THEREOF MAY BE MADE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION DATE ZONE LTR ENG ECO NBR DFTM S E T O N S I V E R I O N FLEXSTAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE MUT...

Страница 47: ...TA OF HARRIS CORPORATION NO DISCLOSURE REPRODUCTION OR USE OF ANY PART THEREOF MAY BE MADE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION DATE ZONE LTR ENG ECO NBR DFTM S E T O N S I V E R I O N FLEXSTAR EXCITER RTAC S...

Страница 48: ...ION DATE ZONE LTR ENG ECO NBR DFTM S E T O N S I V E R I O N FLEXSTAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE AUX RF OUT MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL LOW LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Single Boost Pro Excite...

Страница 49: ...XSTAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE AUX RF OUT CAN BUS MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL F M H D R F O U T LOW LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Dual Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Exciters located in Cabinet A BOOST PRO RF IN MU...

Страница 50: ...T SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL F M R F O U T LOW LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Single Boost Pro Digit for Analog Backup Exciters located in Cabinet A BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE Cabin...

Страница 51: ...EOF MAY BE MADE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION DATE ZONE LTR ENG ECO NBR DFTM S E T O N S I V E R I O N ANALOG EXCITER ANALOG TRANSMITTER HIGH LEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Exciter FLEXSTAR EX...

Страница 52: ...STAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE AUX RF OUT MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL F M R F O U T ANALOG TRANSMITTER HIGH LEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Single Boost Pro Exciter located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO...

Страница 53: ...USE OF ANY PART THEREOF MAY BE MADE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION DATE ZONE LTR ENG ECO NBR DFTM S E T O N S I V E R I O N FLEXSTAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL H D R F O U T HIGH...

Страница 54: ...R HIGH LEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Dual Flexstar Single Boost Pro Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE RF SAMPLE ZHD TRANSMITTER RF SAMPLE 10DB COMBINER LOAD METERING H...

Страница 55: ...O N S I V E R I O N ANALOG TRANSMITTER HIGH LEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Dual Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE RF SAMPLE ZHD TRANSMITTER RF S...

Страница 56: ...ANALOG TRANSMITTER HIGH LEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Single Boost Pro Digit for Analog Backup Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE RF SAMPLE ZHD TRANSMIT...

Страница 57: ...ECO NBR DFTM S E T O N S I V E R I O N HIGH LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Exciter Single Boost Pro ANALOG EXCITER ANALOG TRANSMITTER FLEXSTAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE AUX RF OUT MUTE FAULT SAMP...

Страница 58: ...TAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE AUX RF OUT MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL HIGH LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Exciter located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE C...

Страница 59: ...IGURATION Dual Flexstar Exciters Dual Boost Pro ANALOG EXCITER ANALOG TRANSMITTER FLEXSTAR EXCITER RTAC SAMPLE AUX RF OUT MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL H D R F O U T BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE...

Страница 60: ...CNTRL F M R F O U T HIGH LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Dual Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE Cabinet B RF SAMPLE 10DB COMBINER LOAD HD RF OU...

Страница 61: ...LT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL F M R F O U T HIGH LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Digit for Analog Backup Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE Cabin...

Страница 62: ...RTAC SAMPLE AUX RF OUT MUTE FAULT SAMPLE AFC TX CNTRL F M R F O U T ANALOG TRANSMITTER SPLIT LEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Single Boost Pro Exciter located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE...

Страница 63: ...ART THEREOF MAY BE MADE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION DATE ZONE LTR ENG ECO NBR DFTM S E T O N S I V E R I O N ANALOG TRANSMITTER SPLIT LEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Dual Flexstar Single Boost Pro Exciters l...

Страница 64: ...V E R I O N ANALOG TRANSMITTER SPLIT LEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Dual Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE RF SAMPLE ZHD TRANSMITTER RF SAMPLE 3...

Страница 65: ...ANSMITTER SPLITLEVEL ZHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Single Boost Pro Digit for Analog Backup Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE RF SAMPLE ZHD TRANSMITTER RF SA...

Страница 66: ...SAMPLE AUX RF OUT MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC TX CNTRL SPLIT LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Exciter located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE Cabinet B RF SAM...

Страница 67: ...M R F O U T SPLIT LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Dual Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE Cabinet B RF SAMPLE 3 4 77 or 6DB COMBINER LOAD FM HD R...

Страница 68: ...E APC TX CNTRL F M R F O U T SPLIT LEVEL ZDHD CONFIGURATION Single Flexstar Dual Boost Pro Digit for Analog Backup Exciters located in Analog Tx BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE Cabinet B RF...

Страница 69: ...citers located in Two Analog TXs BOOST PRO RF IN MUTE FAULT SAMPLE APC MODE RF SAMPLE ZHD TRANSMITTER RF SAMPLE 3 4 77 or 6DB COMBINER LOAD METERING METERING FM HD RF OUTPUT FM RF OUTPUT FLEXSTAR EXCI...

Страница 70: ...XLR to DB 25 Breakout Cable 44 1 kHz CLOCK OUT 110 OHM to 75 OHM IMPEDANCE TRANSFORMER CANARE P N BCJ XJ TRB HARRIS P N BCJ XJ TRB HDI 100 IMPORTER ETHERNET ETHERNET T1 SERVICE SPS1 AES AUDIO Custome...

Страница 71: ...to 96kHz Customer Selected Equipment FM HD AUDIO PROCESSOR ETHERNET HDE 100 EXPORTER MPS AUDIO IN MAIN DELAY IN MAIN DELAY OUT 44 1 kHz CLOCK OUT AES OUT 2 AES IN AES OUT 1 HOST FM AES AUDIO AES ONLY...

Страница 72: ...ted Equipment SPS1 AUDIO PROCESSOR RATE CONVERTER AES 1 IN AES 1 OUT AES 1 IN AES 1 OUT SPS2 AES AUDIO SPS1 AES AUDIO SYNC IN SYNC IN SPS2 AUDIO PROCESSOR RATE CONVERTER AES 1 IN IMPORTER AT TRANSMITT...

Страница 73: ...EXCITER EXPORTER LINK COMPOSITE TX INTERFACE RTAC XMTR RF OUTPUT AUX RF OUT MAIN AES W148 RF SAMPLE TO TRANSMITTER SYSTEM CAN W903 CAN BUSS W123 UPPER REAR CABINET CONTROLLER DISPLAY BACKPLANE BOARD J...

Страница 74: ...2 46 888 2587 001 4 18 11 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing FM HD Radio System Section 2 Installation Initial Turn On...

Страница 75: ...ailed informa tion 3 2 ZHD Front Panel Functions and displays The Front Panel of the HDx FM exciter Boost Pro and the Platinum Z ZHD ZHD transmitter s are the primary operational status indications of...

Страница 76: ...l change from a to the actual forward power in Watts If it is desired to change the RF output power press and hold the RAISE or LOWER button until level is reached For small changes momentarily press...

Страница 77: ...on your equipment for further details and refer to the HELP screens on the unit for more information NOTE Refer to the specific technical manual of the FlexStar HDx FM Exciter for detailed informatio...

Страница 78: ...dividual PA module accompa nied by red LED above PA module or in a combiner reject load otherwise EXTERNAL MUTE a forced MUTE condition typically caused by the user mute control or the exciter ready m...

Страница 79: ...e transmitter or any abnormal conditions do not restrict the operation of the transmitter b Ensure the transmitter RF output is connected to the proper load or antenna c Check the User Interface panel...

Страница 80: ...at all units are properly shut down STEP 1 Press OFF Power button on each transmitter STEP 2 If desired turn off ZHD rear upper sidewall circuit breaker STEP 3 If desired turn off any Circuit Breakers...

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Страница 82: ...ecific technical manual of the system device malfunctioning for detailed information 3 6 1 General System Response Depending on the Front Panel indications early steps in troubleshooting a transmitter...

Страница 83: ...r the fault description in the Diagnostic Display s fault log If more troubleshooting is necessary a technician can refer to Section 6 of that manual for fault explanations 3 6 3 2 FOLDBACK LED Illumi...

Страница 84: ...ult description in the Diagnostic Display s fault log If more troubleshooting is necessary qualified personnel can refer to Section 6 of that manual for fault explanations 3 6 4 ZX Emergency Response...

Страница 85: ...arty remote control product 3 6 4 2 ZX First Response Troubleshooting If the transmitter output power is low or zero perform the following checks 1 Are the PS module fans running with a green AC OK li...

Страница 86: ...ion is detected Press INFO then FAULT SUBMENU to view a listing of statuses where the malfunction would be indicated by the word FAULT Refer to 6 2 1 Boost Pro Fault Indication on page 6 2 To reset th...

Страница 87: ...hanged by adjusting the voltage on a variable attenuator in line with the RF signal The source of the APC voltage can be switched between an external source via the transmitter interface connector or...

Страница 88: ...4 2 888 2587 001 4 18 11 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing FM HD Radio System Section 4 Boost Pro Theory of Figure 4 1 Boost Pro Block Diagram...

Страница 89: ...control the phase of the RF signal RFLD_PWR_TRIP This voltage will set a trip point to mute the PA if the reflected power becomes too great This voltage will change when the modulation mode changes FW...

Страница 90: ...supply at 5Vdc 15Vdc and 15Vdc Both power supplies are capable of 85 264VAC 47 440Hz inputs 4 2 4 Front Panel The front panel uses a 128x64 dot LCD warning LEDs and buttons to interact with the Boost...

Страница 91: ...SLC systems should periodically be checked for best lowest reject power If the reject power has increased verify the power out of each transmitter the SLC FM HD carrier levels and possibly readjust t...

Страница 92: ...Pro s status submenu CAN COMM should read OK 5 5 AC surge protection Input AC surge suppression and grounding configuration integrity should be checked at the beginning of the lightning season 5 6 So...

Страница 93: ...n page 3 8 for initial steps in restoring a transmitter to operational status in the event of a fault condition The first step will be to attempt to determine which unit is causing the malfunction by...

Страница 94: ...el LED will turn red if a fault condition is detected Press INFO then FAULT SUBMENU to view a listing of statuses where the malfunction would be indicated by the word FAULT To reset the fault press IN...

Страница 95: ...e ALC reference is greater than 50 counts lasting for more than 2 5 seconds Fault off 24V 15V 12V 15V 12V 8V 5V 3V Low Voltage Power Supplies All on board low voltage supplies thresholds are 20 Warnin...

Страница 96: ...A square block ending point of a named signal accompa nied by a number forward slash letter number is an indication of that signal continu ing on to another page of schematic Example AUDIO 14 D1 Indic...

Страница 97: ...eps necessary to physically connect start the terminal program electronically handshake with navigate the VT100 screens and perform edits STEP 1 Turn transmitter off STEP 2 Connect RS 232 comm port 2...

Страница 98: ...s Page 4 of the VT100 programming From page 3 press and hold your keyboard s Shift key then press 1 then press 2 and then press 3 From that point on during this session you will have access to this pa...

Страница 99: ...Mute condition for the Boost Pro when OFF the Boost Pro is not muting the signal Fault Strike Status OK FAIL Status of the fault strike condition when OK the Boost Pro has not entered or completed a...

Страница 100: ...to factory presets f Fault Reset Typing f will reset the Fault Strike Status t Build in Test IO FACTORY USE ONLY This is a test run in the factory to make sure all the communications are working corr...

Страница 101: ...to STAND ALONE TX This is the only condition where the TX Type STAND ALONE TX is available 4 Mute Polarity ACTIVE LOW ACTIVE HIGH DISABLED 5 Fast Mute Polarity ACTIVE LOW ACTIVE HIGH DISABLED 6 Power...

Страница 102: ...ND OR ANY DOWNSTREAM EQUIPMENT TRANSMITTERS COMBINERS REJECT LOADS ANTENNAS ETC FAULTS The faults listed on the right side of the screen are self explanatory with the exception of A BIT fail and D BIT...

Страница 103: ...l to Analog Converters The information on the left side of the screen is data coming from an external analog to digital converter The internal analog to digital converter is being used to sample the v...

Страница 104: ...6 12 888 2587 001 4 18 11 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing FM HD Radio System Section 6 Troubleshooting...

Страница 105: ...y important to note that this HD Test Pattern mode must be DISABLED for normal HD operation once the HDE 100 is properly connected and configured NOTE Prior to connecting both the HDx FM exciter and H...

Страница 106: ...6 14 888 2587 001 4 18 11 WARNING Disconnect primary power prior to servicing FM HD Radio System Section 6 Troubleshooting...

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