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User Manual
Rev. 1.0- 09/07/04
The microprocessor control system includes an LCD on the front panel and a user
keyboard, and implements the following functions:
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Output power setting
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Working frequency setting
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Power delivery enabling and disabling
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Exciter work parameter measurement and display
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Communication with external devices
The status of the machine is indicated by four LEDs located on the front panel: ON,
LOCK, FOLDBACK, RF MUTE.
The exciter management software features a menu system. The user can scroll through
the menus using the four keys: ESC, LEFT/UP, RIGHT/DOWN, and ENTER.
The back panel includes the mains input connectors, the RF audio input and output
connectors, the telemetry connector, the protection fuse, two inputs for modulated
signals on subcarriers from specially provided external coders, usually used in Europe
for RDS (Radio Data System) transmission.
The exciter features an input for a 24 VDC external power supply. This auxiliary power
source, which can be created by the user with buffer batteries, is used automatically
if mains power is cut off.
NOTE: When using the 24 VDC external power supply the machine is not able to
deliver the maximum 150W output power.