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HELIOS FM 350 W
HELIOS FM 750 W
HELIOS FM 1000 W
HELIOS FM 1500 W
HELIOS FM 2000 W
USER MANUAL
87.5 — 108 MHz
STEREO AND MULTIPLEX COMPACT FM DIGITAL TRANSMITTER
WITH TCP/IP MONITORING"
“depending on options
Date: 2013/10/10
ecreso WorldCast Systems Group
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION EERE EE EEEO EE EAEE e S A EEEE OREA 7
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2 Kei CA e EE 9
21. General CSSCIIOTON EE 9
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2.3. Helios FM 350 W / 750 W/ 1000 W / 1500 W / 2000 W Descrpton..... 10
2.9.1: FTONT panel E 10
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2.4. Protecting the transmitter ............cccccccccccseseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeseaseeeesaeeeesseeeeesseeeessseeeeeeas 18
2A. Surge PLOTC COM E 18
2.4.2. Protection against VW... 19
2.4.3. Protection against high temperature "sise 19
2.4.4. Protections incorporated into the PG. 19
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4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER ..............cccccccccccsssseeeeeeeseeeeesneseeeeeeeeeenssaeeeeeeeeooeenseeeeeeseeooannns 25
4.1. Connecting the transmitter ..............cccccccceccceeccceeeeseeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeesseeeeseeeeeeesseeaaseseeeeessssaaeesss 25
4.2. Using the front panel ...........en00nnnnnneannnnoeannnnnnrnnnnnssnnnnnnsrnnrressnnrrnosnnrerrssnrrrnosnnrernsrnneressnnrerrsnnneeenne 26
4.2.1. Setting the transmitter 2.0.0... cccseeseceeccseeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesseeseeeeeeeeeseeeessaeaeeeeeesaaeeeeeeeeas 26
4.2.2. Input selechon. EE 27
4.2.3. Setting the MPX inputs....... ccc cecccceescesssseeceeeeeeseeeseeceeeeesseeeseeceeeeessseeaeeeceeeeesseeeaeeeeeeeeseaaas 28
4.2.4. MPX configuration E 29
4.2.5. Setting the analog or AES inputs iii 30
42.6. “GOING ON E EE 30
4.3. Using the PC application .............cccccccccccssssseccceeeeeeeeeseeceeeeesseeeeseeeeeeeeseseeseeeeeeeessseeaaeeeeeeeeessaaaaaess 31
4.3.1. Connecting with the control software application... 31
4.3.2. Setting the transmitter ..............cecccccccssssececcceeseeceeceeeeeecececeeaseceeeseaeeeeesseaaeeeeesssageeeeessageeeesenas 31
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4.34. Setting the MPX lee E 32
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4.3.6. Setting the analog or AES inputs iii 32
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4.4.2. Connecting to the web interface... sise 33
4.4.3. Configuring the transmitter............ iii 34
4.4.4. Getting On E UE 34
5. MAIN PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION ................c:cceccccccsssseeeeeeeeeeceesseeeeeeeeeeoeessseeeeeseeoonenseeeeeeseeoonenees 35
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Df. Player parameters (Audio backup) 2.2.8 nn dere 40
58: Audio generalilor Tu ET 40
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5.10. Stereo Encoder parameters ............ccccccccccsssseecceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeceeeeeseueaseeeeeeeesseeeaeeeeeeeeeesaaas 43
5.11. RDS / SCA encoder parameters ............nnn00aannnnnnonennnnnnnennnrnnnrnrreossnnnrrrrerssnnnrrrrrrssnnnnrrrrensennnrnreno 43
5.12. FM limiter parameters Zeegieueieierieg gege Seegen 44
5:13. RDS DAS R O AEE ai 46
5.14. System parameters .........ccceccccccssssececccseseeeecceeueeeeeceeauseeeccseuseeeeecseaueeeeessaaseeeeeseeaeeeesssaaseeeessseaass 49
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6:2. Working e le 50
6:3.. SIC IM of the MEANS. eee temas am an danse en neo ue 52
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6.3.2. First level measurements iii 53
CS ln E E 54
6.3.4. TX PARAMETERS / RF PARAMETERS Menus .…..........."""". 55
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6.3.11.Stereo encoder Menu... iii 61
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6-220 License WEE 70
632 LABOUL EE 71
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IN E EE 72
7. SERIAL & TELNET COMMANDS .................0...:ccccceeeceesesnnnsseeeeeeeeccnnnsseeeeeeeeconasseeeeeeeeooonnsesseseeeeosonaaes 73
7.1. Working principe. 73
7.2. Helios FM and Goliath FM serial commands Vs 75
LÉNGT EEN 75
7.2.2. Measurement commande sise 76
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7.2.4. Configuration Commande ...........sooeaannnneeoseenntnnnnosrnnnrnrnnossrnnrrrrressrnnnrrrrennnnnrenreonsnnnrnrreeeennnni 79
12208 Alarm Ol ne 80
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7.2.6. NOU COMMAS EE 81
112.7: Encoder een En e EE 84
E RDS COMMMAING E 85
7.2.9. Status COMMANES EE 89
7.2.10.Communication board commands "se 89
7.3. HyperTerminal connection E 90
8. CONFIGURATION WITH THE PC APPLICATION ...........:::::ssssssesceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessneeeeeeeeeeeenes 93
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9. THE EMBEDREDWEBSIRE ns 101
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9.2. Connecting to the embedded web site... 101
9.3. Viewing the Gtatus ccccccccccssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaueeesaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaagsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 104
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9.3.2. Advanced measurements .............nnnenoennnseseennneorrnrerrsrnrrresrrnrrrrsrnreresrnrrreosrnrrrrsrnrerensnnrrernnnne 105
9.4. Transmitter configuration... sise 108
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9.4.3. Modulation configuration... sisi 114
9.4.4. Input Selection .............cccccccccceecsscescceessssseeeeeceeeeeceneeseeecccoassseseneeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeccoasseeseeneeeeeeeeeees 115
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9.6. Audio backup configuration ............ccccseeecceccceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaeeseceeeeseaseeeeesseaeeeesssaaeeeeessaaeeeesesaaess 125
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10. REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING WITH THE GPIO BOARD ................cccceceeseeeeseeneeeeees 138
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10.2.1.Description of control and monitoring functions... 138
10.2.2.Remote control function PINOUT ............cccccceeeececceeeeeeceeeeeeeceeseeecaeeseeeeaaseeeseaueeesaaneeeeaaeeeesaaes 139
10.2.3.Remote monitoring function PINOUT sienne 139
10.2.4.Physical representation of the GPIOs....... cc ceeccccceceecsaeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeesssaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeaas 141
10.2.5.Management using serial commands "Us 142
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10.3.1.Description of control and monitoring functions... 143
10.3.2.Remote control function pinout ............cccccceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeeeessaseeessaueeesseeeeenaaes 144
10.3.3.Remote analog monitoring function pinout ss 144
10.3.4.Remote monitoring function pinout (relays) "Rs 145
10.3.5.Physical representation of the analog GbiOe 145
10.3.6.Management using Serial Commande... 146
10.3.7.Specification of the analog GPIO board... 146
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11.1.1.Connecting for the first time to EM... 80... 147
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APPENDIX A: SOFTWARE OPTION MANAGEMENT ...............:cccccesssseeeeeeeeseccenssseeeeeeeeeeeensseeeeesseeoes 156
A.1. Using the front panel application sise 156
À.2. Using the PG application 2 cscceccccess<<sensensnioeossesdzanencnate caniaii iai 157
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APPENDIX B: ADJUSTING THE IMPEDANCE OF ANALOG INPUTS. ..........:::ccsssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 159
APPENDIX C: MAINTENANCE... diam ana a A 160
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622 Changing the TAN ee a sa te ete de eo et lo me 0 161
C.3. Changing the surge protector........ iii 162
C.4. 162
C.5. Changing the battery of the control board... 163
APPENDIX D: TROUBLESFAOOTING: nas eegen 164
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D.2. Complete Reset of the Helios FM... 164
APPENDIX ENEE egener 165
E.1. Transmitter Notification Protocol "sise 165
E2. EMR Server SeCUNILY ES eege be 165
FOR MORE INFORMATIONS dada eee sd aus 166
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. About Ecreso
Founded in 1956 near Bordeaux, ECRESO was created by radio broadcasting enthusiasts and counts today
as one of the most important players on the international broadcasting stage.
ECRESO offers analog and digital radio as well as digital TV transmitters (FM, DAB, DAB+, T-DMB, DVB-
T/H), low power transmitters, which are air-cooled, as well as high power devices either air or water-cooled.
ECRESO is part of the WorldCast Systems group of companies which combines the collective expertise &
extensive product portfolio of several major broadcast brands to offer turnkey systems in all major analog
and digital technologies. Other brands within the group include:
e Audemat who designs monitoring equipment for analog and digital radio and TV as well as an
extensive range of facility remote control solutions.
e APT Codecs who offer reliable and cost effective broadcast codec platforms delivering high quality
content over IP, T1, E1, ISDN & Leased Lines.
As such, WorldCast Systems can offer complete broadcast solutions for the delivery, transmission and
monitoring of broadcast content throughout the broadcast chain.
The group is founded on three core values:
1) Product innovation:
Audemat places a key emphasis on Research & Development and its innovative approach has been
repeatedly recognized by the industry. WorldCast Systems has won awards for innovation at
consecutive NAB Shows for over 10 years.
2) Customer satisfaction:
Audemat is dedicated to ensuring the best quality, value and service for its customers and has
achieved ISO 9001 certification.
3) Sustainable Development:
Audemat is committed to sustainable development and demonstrates this commitment in several
ways: it adheres to the UN Global Compact project and all new products are developed in keeping
with an eco-design philosophy and built within Audemat’s low energy consumption factory.
Audemat employs around 80 employees at headquarters in Bordeaux-Merignac, France. Audemat also has
a subsidiary in Miami, USA that manages the North & South American markets as well as sales offices in the
UK and India. An extensive network of international dealers and distributors means that the company is
represented in over 45 countries throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
1.2. Warranty
Ecreso offers a standard three-year warranty on parts and workmanship from the date the transmitter is
received; this warranty can be extended to five years.
Today, Ecreso also offers on some of the new range transmitters of the range a ten-year warranty
associated with the acquisition of the EMR service (Expert Maintenance Reporting). Please contact Ecreso
for more information about EMR and the ten-year warranty.
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1.3.
Before you start
This equipment complies with international mechanical and electrical standards. To maintain this
compliance, as well as to ensure proper and safe working conditions and avoid electrical shocks and fire
hazards, you must comply with the following recommendations:
The device should only be utilized in the conditions described in the user manual.
The device is designed for industrial usage and must only be operated by qualified personnel.
The device may be heavy; it must be lifted and handled with care, specifically during unpacking and
set up.
Electrical precautions
Unplug from mains outlet before any intervention.
Any maintenance, adjustment or repair must be carried out by personnel specifically trained by
WorldCast Systems.
Before switching on the device, make sure the nominal voltage specified on the device matches the
mains nominal voltage.
The device should only be operated on a stable electrical network. If the electrical network is not
stable, a power conditioner, such as a UPS, must be used
The device must only be used with a plug that incorporates a protective ground contact.
To avoid any risk of electrocution, the protection conductor must not be cut, intentionally or
accidentally, either on the device or on the power cord.
High quality shielded cables are mandatory.
Environmental precautions
It is necessary to verify that environmental conditions comply with those recommended in the
manual.
Nothing must obstruct the ventilation.
To avoid any electromagnetic interference, the device must only be used when it is closed, installed
in a cabinet and connected to the earth as per the instructions.
The device should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
coffee cups, should be placed on the equipment.
Connectors may be hot on high power units.
Precautions regarding the lithium battery
This device includes a lithium battery.
If the battery is not correctly replaced, there is a risk of explosion.
Only replace it with a battery of the same type. Contact us before attempting to use another type
Do not puncture the battery
Do not throw the battery in fire
Do not immerse the battery in water
Do not throw away the used battery, recycle it instead. You may send it back to us if needed.
If these precautions are not followed, the guarantee will be void.
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2. DESCRIPTION
2.1. General description
Combining the very latest technologies with our proven RF experience, our 350 W, 750 W, 1000 W, 1500 W
and 2000 W transmitters have been designed to offer an innovative and highly reliable solution.
Among the first FM transmitters based on 6" Generation MOSFET, these transmitters are not only more
robust, they also deliver efficiency of up to 74%. Top signal quality and performance are achieved thanks to
the “FM Band Direct to Frequency” digital modulator which is at the heart of this range.
The manufacturing quality and the simplicity of use make these truly powerful transmitters to broadcast
analog FM programs.
The Helios FM 350 W, the Helios FM 750 W, the Helios FM 1000 W, the Helios FM 1500 W and the Helios
FM 2000 W are fully protected against overheating, VSWR and lightning.
They also offers a number of built in functions that can eliminate the additional cost and space requirements
of external equipment.
Fully featured for local maintenance and configuration, they also allow full remote control by Web server,
SNMP, RS232 or GPIOs*.
* Options available with the current version are:
e Basic RDS: the internal RDS encoder makes it possible to manage basic RDS parameters (PI, PS,
TP, TA, PTY, MS, DI, radiotext, PTYN, group sequence, AF, 1 PSN, 2 DSN, dynamic scrolling PS)
e Audio backup: an audio file stored on a uSD card can be played in case of loss of audio.
e GPIO: this additional board allows remote control and management of your transmitter.
e TCP/IP: this additional board allows remote configuration via a web site and SNMP management
Please refer to Appendix A for more information on option management.
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through the European Funds for local development.
2.2. Accessories
The Helios FM is supplied with:
> 1 power cable
> 1 serial cable
> 1 USB cable
> 410A fuses (for Helios FM 350 W, 750 W and 1000 W only)
> 1 interlock plug + locks
> 1 box including 1 CD (documentation + PC application) and 1 quick start notice.
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2.3. Helios FM 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W / 1500 W / 2000 W Description
2.3.1. Front panel
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VSWR and Interlock and LEDs
Description of indicator LEDs:
e CPU: blinks to indicate CPU activity
e FAULT: major fault of the unit (3 dB or VSWR)
e WARNING: minor fault of the unit (ambient temperature, radiator temperature, psu temperature, fan,
current, voltage, 1 dB, loss of signal, battery low on startup).
e VSWR: VSWR of the unit
e RF (3dB) : 3 dB of the unit
e INTERLOCK: indicates that internal or external safety links are not activated
e RF: indicates that the unit is on RF=ON. Associated to the RF button
e LOCAL: indicates that the unit is in local mode. Associated to the Local button
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2.3.2. Rear panel
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7/16 RF output || Interlock ** Communication GPIO
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* Two optional communication boards are available:
TCP/IP board
e 2RS232 ports (COM1 and COM2)
e {1 uSD card
e 1 USB port
e 1 Ethernet port
e 1 CAN port
On the TCP/IP board, the COM1 port is used to send serial commands, the COM2 port is used for dynamic
PS tags.
@ The uSD card is an external storing device meant to mostly stay in place. Removing and setting it back
triggers error messages visible on the embedded web site; it should therefore only be done during
maintenance operation procedures.
CAN board
e 2RS232 ports (COMO and COM1)
e 1slave USB port
e 1 CAN port
On the CAN board, the COMO port is reserved for the unit’s upgrade, the COM1 port is used to send serial
commands.
** The safety loops must be closed to ensure the transmitter will work. If nothing is connected to these
connectors, interlock plugs must be present to close the loop.
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2.3.3. Opened cover
Helios FM 350 W/ 750 W / 1000 W
Mains filter
Audio inputs
GPIO board
Communication
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CV1 — CV2: jumpers in position 1-2; this configuration is used in factory for setting the RF. Factory settings
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CV3 — CV4 — CV5 — CV6: jumpers in position 1-2; this configuration makes it possible to use the front panel
serial port. Factory settings — do not modify.
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IP board (option) — all powers
JP8, JP5, JP4,
JP6 and JP7
eg "ES
JP4 — JP5: jumpers are present.
JP6 — JP7 — JP8: no jumpers.
These jumpers make it possible to set the starting mode. Factory settings — do not modify.
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Audio 2
Internal player
19 kHz output
2.0.5. 3U Rack
The choice of stainless steel as material guarantees against corrosion. The rack structure and the structure
of the monoblock front panel reinforce the device. The rectangular outline of the front panel has an LCD
display. The transport handles are mechanically interchangeable and can be removed. The cover is fixed by
a set of M3 POZIDRIV screws and can be easily removed. The user has access to every module to set the
parameters of the device.
2.4. Protecting the transmitter
To ensure the transmitter will work with no risk of damage, a series of protections has been set.
2.4.1. Surge Protector
An optional surge protector module can be added to the chassis. The goal of this module is to limit the surge
caused by lightning. It works after the main protector usually located in the electrical board and before the
power supply protector, thus offering an optimal level of protection. The protector principle is to capture the
surge and divert it to the ground so as to protect the transmitter and its power supplies.
The surge protector used by Ecreso includes multi-MOV technology and a gas discharge tube (GDT) giving
a very high protection and very low parasitic capacitance and leakage currents.
Please refer to Appendix B ‘Maintenance’ for the procedure to replace the surge protection module.
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2.4.2. Protection against VSWR
Several systems coexist to offer the optimal protection against VSWR:
e Hardware protection:
In case of open circuit or short-circuit, the RF is cut. When the situation returns to normal, it is
automatically reset. The protection is triggered in case of an overshoot of the reflected power over:
C RTE EE
90 W
e Software protection:
The software protection prevents the transmitter to reach a given reflected power value by blocking
the control or lowering the power.
zoo
50 W
e Software settings for the reflected power security management (see VSWR Trip, section 5.2).
2.4.3. Protection against high temperature
The Power Supply module includes its own protector against high temperature: the protector cuts off the
power supply output voltage if the temperature is abnormally high. When the situation returns to normal, it is
automatically reset. The temperature threshold value varies depending on the PSU.
The ambient temperature and the radiator temperature are monitored.
e The max ambient temperature is set by software (see menu Temp/Fan, section 6.3.18 or serial
command CONF.AMB.MAX, section 7.2.4), default value is 50°C. In case of overshoot, a Warning
alarm is triggered (Alarm Amb).
e The max radiator temperature is set by serial command (see serial command CONF.HEAT.MAX,
section 7.2.4), default value is 65°C for transmitters from 350 to 1000 W, 70°C for 1500 W
transmitters and 80°C for 2000 W transmitters. In case of overshoot, a Warning alarm is triggered
(Alarm Heat). This value cannot be set for Helios FM 20/100 W.
e The max internal temperature is set at 70°C for transmitters from 20 to 1000 W, 70°C for 1500 W
transmitters and 80°C for 2000 W transmitters. If the temperature exceeds 70°C, the RF is cut off
and a fault alarm is triggered (Alarm Temp).
2.4.4. Protections incorporated into the PSU
All Helios FM and Goliath FM module from 350 to 2000 W have an auxiliary power block and a power block,
each having its own protections:
e Against overloads: protects by limiting the current. For auxiliary power supplies, it is a protection
against shorts circuits.
e Against overvoltage.
e Against high temperatures (see previous section).
The main power supply voltage and the auxiliary power supply voltage are monitored as follows:
e Main power supply:
if the difference between the measured voltage and the expected voltage is greater than 10%, a
Warning alarm is triggered (Alarm Volt1). Expected voltage is automatically computed.
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e Auxiliary power supply:
Voltage should be either 5, 12 or -12 V. if the difference between the measured voltage and the
nominal voltage is greater than 10%, a Warning alarm is triggered (Alarm Volt Aux).
@ For both power supplies, we are monitoring the output voltage (DC); the input is not monitored.
The current is also measured and monitored. The threshold varies depending of the power of the Helios FM:
2 A for the Helios FM 20 W, 8.5 A for the Helios FM 100 W, 20 A for the Helios FM 350 W, 23 A for the
Helios FM 750 W, 29 A for the Helios FM 1000 W, 26 A per amplifier pallet for the Helios FM 1500 W, 31 A
per amplifier pallet for the Helios FM 2000 W. In case of overshoot, a Warning alarm is triggered (Alarm Cur)
and the nominal power is reduced.
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3.1. RF section
Frequency range
Summary of different steps
Frequency stability
Power range
Power output
VSWR
Spurious and harmonic suppression
10 MHZ input recommended range
3.2. Composite operation
Bandwidth
Intermodulation distortion
FM S/N ratio
AM noise
3.3. Stereo operation
Bandwidth
38 kHz discontinuance
Stereophonic crosstalk
Preemphasis
3.4. Mono operation
Bandwidth
Out of band rejection
Preemphasis
87.5 to 108 MHz
10 kHz
< 10° per year
50-350 W, 50-750 W, 50-1000 W, 150-1500 W or 200-2000 W
continuously 0-350 W, 0-750 W, 0-1050 W, 0-1550 W or 0-2050 W
< 1.35
Optimal performance: < 1.1
> 75 dBc
-10 dBm to +10 dBm
> 40 Hz to 53 kHz @ 0.1 dB
> 20 Hz to 60 kHz @ 0.2 dB
> 60 kHz to 80 kHz @ 0.4 dB
< 0.05%
> 80 dB RMS @ 75 kHz deviation
< 0.1% (50 dB) RMS (20-20 000 Hz)
> 20 Hz to 15 kHz @ 0.1 dB
> 50 dB
> 50 dB
0 us, 50 us or 75 us
> 40 Hz to 15 kHz @ 0.1 dB
> 40 dB @ 19 kHz
0 us, 50 us or 75 us
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3.5. AF inputs
Analog (LINE1)
Connector
Impedance
Bandwidth
Level
AES (LINE2)
Connector
Impedance
Bandwidth
Level
Sampling rate
Bit
Multiplex (MPX/SCA)
Connector
Impedance
Level
3.6.
Connector
HF output
Impedance
Monitoring (RF Monitor)
Level
Helios FM 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W
Helios FM 1500 W / 2000 W
Slope
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"XLR" type
> 10 KQ by default, adjustable to 600 Q by jumpers, balanced
Software adjustable
Software adjustable (-18/+18 dBu range)
"XLR" type
> 110 Q balanced
Software adjustable
Software adjustable (-20 to 0 dBFS range)
Auto adjusted up to 192 kHz
16, 24, 32
"BNC" type
> 5 kQ unbalanced
Software adjustable (-18/+18 dBu range)
7/16 type
50 Q
10 dBm + 3 dB @ 750 W at main output
10 dBm + 3 dB @ 1500 W at main output
20 x Log (F/98)
>20 dB in the band
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3./. Power supply
Voltage
Frequency
Max consumption
Power factor
184 VAC to 264 VAC
47 Hz - 63 Hz
550 W (350 W version)
1150 W (750 W version)
1550 W (1000 W version)
2300 W (1500 W version)
3050 W (2000 W version)
> 0.9
Fuses (for Helios FM 350 W / 750W / 1000 W) 10AT
3.1. Interface panel
Indicators
Screens
Buttons
3.2. Environmental
Nominal operating temperature
Maximum operating temperature
Warehousing temperature
Humidité
Warehousing time
Cooling
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Green CPU LED: CPU activity
Red FAULT LED: major fault
Yellow WARNING LED: minor fault
Red RF (3 dB) LED: RF fault (3 dB)
Red VSWR LED: VSWR fault
Green INTERLOCK LED: safety interlock
Green RF LED: RF on
Yellow LOCAL LED: local mode
Back lighted LCD: displays operating parameters and menus.
RF, local, +, -- and OK
5°C to 45°C
0°C to 50°C
-20°C to +70°C
5 - 95 % humidité relative non-condensée
< 10 years
Internal ventilation
Helios FM 350 W: ~20 I/s
Helios FM 750 W: ~20 I/s
Helios FM 1000 W: ~20 l/s
Helios FM 1500 W: ~55 I/s
Helios FM 2000 W: ~55 I/s
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3.3. Physical
Helios FM 350 W/ 750 W/ 1000 W
Overall dimension 19” (482.6 mm) X 3U (133.5 mm) X 470 mm
Rack size without front panel 440.4 X 126.2 X 432 mm (WxHxD)
Enclosure depth required 600 mm
Mounting 19”enclosure, with 4 M6X12 screws
Weight around 13 kg
Helios FM 1500 W / 2000 W
Overall dimension 19” (482.6 mm) X 3U (133.5 mm) X 690 mm
Rack size without front panel 440.4 X 126.2 X 620 mm (WxHxD)
Enclosure depth required 700 mm
Mounting 19”"enclosure, with 4 M6X12 screws
Weight around 18 kg
3.4. Miscellaneous
Marking CE
Standards 1999/5/CE (R&TTE)
ETS 302 018 (EMC)
ETS 300 384 (Radio)
NF EN 60215 (Safety)
Lithium battery 1 on the control board + 1 on the TCP/IP board (option)
Typical performances unless otherwise noted
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4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER
! The transmitter should never be operated without a suitable antenna or test dummy load. Failure
to observe this requirement may result in damage to the transmitter that is not covered by the
warranty.
4.1. Connecting the transmitter
Rear panel
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2000 W
” Front panel all versions
* Secure the interlock plug if needed:
Interlock plug
esch,
Make sure the interlock plug is present on the rear panel; secure it using the provided locks if needed.
2. Connect the transmitter RF output to a 50 Q load with a wattmeter.
3. The 50 Q charge power must be greater than 500 W for a 350 W transmitter, greater than 1000 W for a
750 W transmitter, greater than 1250 for a 1000 W transmitter, greater than 1875 W for a 1500 W
transmitter and greater than 2500 W for a 2000 W transmitter.
When you acquired your transmitter, the RF amplifier is deactivated and power is set to 0 W. These
settings can be adjusted using the PC application, the front panel application or serial commands.
Connect the audio or MPX inputs.
To use the PC application or the serial commands, connect a PC to the serial port on the front panel of
the Helios FM.
If your PC does not have a RS-232 port, use a USB/RS-232 cable.
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Connect to power using the provided cable; you may unscrew the cable loop and pass the power cable
through it to secure it.
7. Press the Local button on the front panel, then the RF button.
To configure the transmitter using the front panel: see section 4.2.
To configure the transmitter using the PC application: see section 4.3.
To configure the transmitter using the embedded web site (TCP/IO option only): see section 4.4.
To use serial commands, see chapter 7.
4.2. Using the front panel
Please refer to section 6.2 for front panel working principle.
4.2.1. Setting the transmitter
Set the power (in W), the frequency (in MHz) and enable the RF:
From the main screen, press the “Enter” key to display
menus then the “+” key until you see the TX Parameters
menu.
Once you see this screen, press “Enter”
You may now set the frequency and the power. The arrow
preceding the frequency indicates that this parameter is
selected: press “Enter” to switch to edit mode.
Using the “+” and “—” keys, adjust the frequency starting
with the last digit. Once you've reached the desired value,
press “Enter” to go to the next digit. Follow the same
procedure for all digits and confirm with the “Enter” key.
Use the "+" to go the next parameter.
The arrow now appears before the power: set the power in
the same way you set the frequency.
After confirming the power value with the “Enter” key,
enable the RF using the front panel button.
Press the “+” key until you see this screen. When the RF
menu is selected, press “Enter” to return to the list of
menus.
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4.2.2. Input selection
Press the “+” key until you see the Input Select menu.
Then press the “Enter” key.
Browse through the Input Select menu using the “+” and “—
” keys to switch to manual mode.
Select the current input:
e "UNE for analog (see sections 4.2.4 to 4.2.6)
e "LINE2" for AES (see sections 4.2.4 to 4.2.6)
e "MPX1" for MPX (see sections 4.2.3 and 4.2.6)
e "MPX2" for MPX (see sections 4.2.3 and 4.2.6)
e "PLAYER": USD card (option)
e “GENE”: internal generator
Use the “Enter” key to switch to edit mode, the “+” and “=”
keys to adjust values and the “Enter” key to confirm.
Press the “+” key until you see this screen. When the Input
Sel menu is selected, press “Enter” to return to the list of
menus.
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4.2.3. Setting the MPX inputs
Press the “+” key until you see the MPX In menu. Then
press the “Enter” key.
Press the “Enter” key once more to set the MPX1 input.
Browse through the MPX1 menu using the “+” and “~”
keys to set the nominal level between -50 and +50 dBu,
Use the “Enter” key to switch to edit mode, the “+” and “=”
keys to adjust values and the “Enter” key to confirm.
Press the “+” key until you see this screen. When the
MPX-IN menu is selected, press “Enter” to return to main
MPX menu and set the MPX2 input in the same way.
To return to the main screen, press the “+” key until you
see this screen. When the Main menu is selected, press
“Enter” to return to the list of menus.
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Press the “+” key until you see the ST Encoder menu.
Then press the “Enter” key.
Press once again the “Enter” key to set the audio type.
Select what you need using “+” and “~” keys: STEREO or
MONO.
Confirm with the “Enter” key and press “+” until you see
this screen. When the CODER menu is selected, press
“Enter” to return to the list of menus.
Confirm with the “Enter” key and press “+” until you see
this screen. When the CODER menu is selected, press
“Enter” to return to the list of menus.
Press the “+” key until you see the Modulation menu.
Then press the “Enter” key.
Browse through the Modulation menu using the “+” and “—”
keys to set the total deviation between 0 and 150 kHz,
set the pilot deviation between 0 and 25.5 kHz.
For each of these values, use the “Enter” key to switch to
edit mode, the “+” and “—” keys to adjust values and the
“Enter” key to confirm.
Press the “+” key until you see this screen. When the
Modulation menu is selected, press “Enter” to return to the
list of menus.
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4.2.5. Setting the analog or AES inputs
Press the “+” key until you see the Line1 (or Line2) menu.
Then press the “Enter” key.
Browse through the Line1 (or Line2) menu using the “+”
and “—” keys to set the nominal level between -50 and +50
dBu.
Use the “Enter” key to switch to edit mode, the “+” and “=”
keys to adjust values and the “Enter” key to confirm.
Press the “+” key until you see this screen. When the
Line (or Line2) menu is selected, press “Enter” to return
to the list of menus.
Default transmitter pre-accentuation is 50 us. Depending on your country, you might need to switch it to 75
us (in the United States for instance). The Pre-accentuation parameter is only visible in Expert mode; you
must therefore first change the front panel working mode:
Press the “+” key until you see the Easy menu. Then press
the “Enter” key, “+” and “Enter” again to switch to Expert
mode.
Go back to the Line1 menu. Press the "Enter" key then the
“+” key to change the pre-accentuation.
Use the “Enter” key to switch to edit mode, the “+” and “=”
keys to adjust values and the “Enter” key to confirm.
Press the “+” key until you see this screen. When the
Line1 (or Line2) menu is selected, press “Enter” to return
to the list of menus.
4.2.6. Getting on air
1. Disable the RF using the front panel RF button.
2. Make sure the RF indicator LED is off.
3. Disconnect the load and connect the antenna to the transmitter RF output.
4. Enable the RF again using the front panel RF button.
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4.3. Using the PC application
4.3.1. Connecting with the control software application
1. On the PC, start the control software. This is a set-up tool that will allow you to quickly set and test your
transmitter. It is available on the supplied CD.
e On the transmitter’s page, click the control interface link to download the zipped file to your PC.
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launch the application.
2. Select the serial port connected to the Helios FM, and the port speed (9600 for the front panel
connector).
4.3.2. Setting the transmitter
1. Set the power (in W), the frequency (in MHz) and enable the
RF. —+
2. To send a parameter value to the transmitter, click the login
button; no password is set in factory. Click the —22_J button to
the right of the text zone.
3. À set of buttons give access to other parameters. Click on one
of them to open a window displaying associated parameters.
The “Audio Input” and “Modulator” windows will enable input
and MPX configuration.
4.3.3. Input selection
The input can be set to:
e Line for the analog inputs (see sections 4.3.4 to 4.3.6)
e Line? for the AES (see sections 4.3.4 to 4.3.6)
e MPX1 and MPX2 inputs (see sections 4.3.3 and 4.3.6)
e Player: uSD card (option)
e Internal generator
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Lost YES
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4.3.5. MPX configuration MONO/STEREO
Click the "Modulator" button: INPUT SOURCE
e Set the audio type to: RDS SOURCE
` giereg © SCA SOURCE
e Set the total deviation between 0 and 150 kHz RDS BACKUP
e Set the pilot deviation between 0 and 25.5 kHz aous
AUDIO
PILOT
RDS lan =
LINET [ANA]
4.3.6. Setting the analog or AES inputs alle 15 © rer
PREAC 50 v FU
DRIVE RIGHT
Click the "Audio Input" button: RIGHT TRIM PRESENCE
LEVEL (um | LOST YES
LINE? [AES]
e Set the nominal level between -50 and +50 dBu FILTER MEASURES
e Set the pre-emphasis to 0, 50 or 75 us depending PREAC LEFT
on your country (50 us in Europe, 75 us in the DRIVE RIGHT
USA). RIGHT TRIM PRESENCE
LEVEL LOST WES
me MEASURES
DRIVE PEAK em |
LEVEL PRESENCE
. LOST YES
4.3.7. Getting on air
1. Disable the RF using the front panel RF button.
2. Make sure the RF indicator LED is off.
3. Disconnect the load and connect the antenna to the transmitter RF output.
4. Enable the RF again using the front panel RF button.
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4.4. With the TCP/IP option
4.4.1. Network configuration
lf the optional IP board is present on the transmitter, first set the IP address with the front panel:
From the main screen, press the “Enter” key to display
menus then the “+” key until you see the Network menu.
Once you see this screen, press “Enter”.
The IP address screen is displayed: press “Enter” to
switch to edit mode. Use the “+” and “—” keys to adjust
values and the “Enter” key to confirm.
Press the “+” key to display the Netmask and modify it if
needed. Press the “Enter” key to confirm.
4.4.2. Connecting to the web interface
Now the transmitter is set, connect it to the network.
© Though the web application is compatible with most browsers, performances vary greatly from on
browser to another. For this reason, we recommend you use Google Chrome. You may also use
Google Chrome Portable available on the Ecreso CD; this version can work without being installed on
your PC (it can be on a flash drive).
Open a web browser and enter in the address bar the transmitter’s
IP address such as it was set above.
Select the language if necessary. Kë
Enter the user name and password (default: Admin / admin) and Bas
the screen name of your choice. It is used to communicate with ue
other connected users. Remember me:
Enter user & password
You can now access the web interface.
Te Reset
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4.4.3. Configuring the transmitter
Transmitter
Click the button = in the tool bar to access the transmitter configuration and display the ‘Easy
Config’ page.
Transmitter
Easy Config
Easy Config RF is On: Set RF Off
RF Input Switch
RF On: Le] Current Audio: MPX1
Frequency (MHz): 99.00 a] Select Audio: MPX1 x
Power setting (W): 50 $ | Line 1 Priority: 7 A
Forward power (VV): 50 Line 2 Priority: 6 S
Reflected power (Wy); 0.0 MPX 1 Priority: 5 +.
VSWR: 1.0 MPX 2 Priority: 4 A
Audio Backup Priority (Player): 3 a]
Switched to Backup: ©
Modulation Inputs
Deviation (kHz): 77.71 Line 1 Left Peak (dBu): 12.00
Total Deviation (kHz): 75.00 3 Line 1 Right Peak (dBu); 11.99
Audio Deviation (kHz): 63.90 el Line 1 Level (dBu): 12.00 e
Pilot Deviation (kHz): 7.1 A Line 2 Left Peak (dBFS); -4.01
Coder: Stereo {v Line 2 Right Peak (dBFS): -4.01
Line 2 Level (dBFS): -4.00 a]
MPX 1 Peak (dBu); 12.03
MPX 1 Level (dBu): 12.00 Se
MPX 2 Peak (dBu); 12.02
MPX 2 Level (dBu): 12.00 Si
Basic configuration can be managed on this single page:
Power, frequency and RF on
Input priority setting
MPX configuration
Input configuration
Default transmitter pre-accentuation is 50 us. Depending on your country, you might need to switch it to
75 us (in the United States for instance). The Pre-accentuation parameter is available in the Input Source
section.
Save
Once values have been changed, click the button = to save the new settings.
4.4.4. Getting on air
1. Disable the RF using the front panel RF button.
2. Make sure the RF indicator LED is off.
3. Disconnect the load and connect the antenna to the transmitter RF output.
4. Enable the RF again using the front panel RF button.
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5. MAIN PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION
5.1. Overview
Four interfaces are available to set the transmitter:
e The front panel menus for local configuration — see section 6
e The serial/Telnet commands for local or remote configuration — see section 7
e The Engi PC application for local or remote configuration — see section 8
e The embedded web site for remote configuration — see section 9
In all cases, the parameters are the same and they are described below.
@ Remote configuration can only be done if the transmitter is fitted with a TCP/IP board.
5.2. TX/RF parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel * TX PARAMETERS menu see section 6.3.4
TX and CONF see sections 7.2.3 and 7.2.4
Engi PC application see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Main/Parameter page | see section 9.4.2
* Parameters followed by a star (*) are not available on the front panel.
3 DB (TX.3DB)
With this parameter, set the triggering threshold for the 3 dB alarm. Default value is half the transmitter’s
power (also when in auto mode).
From 0 to 9999 dB (depending on the transmitter’s power)
MAX VSWR (TX.VSWR.MAX)
With this parameter, set the triggering threshold for the VSWR alarm.
From 0 to 99.9
INTERNAL REFLECTED LIMIT (STAT.PREFMAX) *
This parameter indicates whether the reflected power went over the maximum limit. Depending on the
configuration of the CONF.VSWR_TRIG command, it may trigger a VSWR fault.
Off/On
VSWR TRIP (TX.VSWRTRIP)
With this parameter, enable or disable the reflected power safety. In case the VSWR is too high (reflected
power greater than the maximum threshold), RF is shut off and automatically starts again. If the fault is still
present, the cut/restart process is repeated 3 times. If the 3" time, it is still present, the transmitter is cut for
good.
Off/On
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RF PRESENT (TX.RFPRESENT) *
This parameters indicates whether RF is present at a level superior to the threshold set by the command
TX.RFPRESENT.MIN (0 by default). When not present, no alarm is triggered.
PRES/NOT PRES
5.3. Input switch parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel INPUT SWITCH menu see section 6.3.6
Serial commands INPUT and CONF see sections 7.2.6 and 7.2.4
Engi PC application Input Switch page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Input Select pages see section 9.4.4
D Serial commands and the web site are managed differently: the PRIO parameter for each input sets the
selection order for the various audio sources.
MODE
With this parameter, choose whether audio source selection is done manually or automatically. In manual
mode, the user selected audio source is used regardless of the state of the audio source. In auto mode, the
effective audio source depends directly on the switching configuration and on the channels selected as Main
or as Backup (1, 2 or 3).
MANU or AUTO
MAIN
With this parameter, select the main audio source.
LINE1, LINE2, MPX1, MPX2, PLAYER or GENE
BACKUP 1 / BACKUP 2 / BACKUP 3
With this parameters, select the audio sources which the transmitter will switch to in case of issue.
LINE1, LINE2, MPX1, MPX2, PLAYER or GENE
LINE 1 or 2/MPX / PLAYER parameters
These parameters are specifically available as INPUT.LINE1.SW / INPUT.LINE2.SW / INPUT.MPX.SW /
INPUT.PLAYER.SW serial commands (see section 7.2.5).
THRESHOLD (INPUT.xx.SW.THRESH) — read/write
With this parameter, set the silence threshold level on the selected channel. In dBr when units are in relative
mode; in dBFS or dBu when units are in absolute mode (see definition of modes section 5.14).
From -90 to 0 dBr
SILENCE (INPUT.xx.SW.SILENCE) — read/write
With this parameter, select the channel (L / R/L or R/L and R) on which silence detection must be
performed (not available on the MPX sub-menus).
L, R, ANY or BOTH
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DELAY (INPUT.xx.SW.DELAY) — read/write
With this parameters, set the switching delay in seconds when audio loss occurs.
From 1 to 120s
BACK DELAY (INPUT.xx.SW.BACKDELAY) — read/write
With this parameters, set the delay before returning to the highest priority channel, in seconds.
From 0 to 30s
5.4. Line 1 (ANA) parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel LINE 1 menu see section 6.3.7
Serial commands INPUT.LINE1 see section 7.2.6
Engi PC application Audio Input page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Input Source/Line1 page see section 9.4.5
PRESENCE (INPUT.LINE1.PRESENCE) — read only
This parameter indicates the presence of audio signal at the input: none, left, right or L&R.
NONE, L, R, L+R
LEVEL (INPUT.LINE1.LEVEL) — read/write
This parameter is the max audio peak in dBu that can come from the transmitter on the LINE1 input. For
example, if the audio peak from the source is +6 dBu, this parameter must be set to +6 dBu for optimal
operation. If you do not know the audio source level, you may use an audio analyzer or display first level
measurements on the front panel to read the LINE1 LEVEL. Be aware that if the level is poorly set the
deviation may become too low or too high. This level is also called nominal level, i.e. the level producing the
deviation as set in the Modulation menu.
From -18 dBu to +18 dBu
DRIVE (INPUT.LINE1.DRIVE) — read/write
With this parameter, you can slightly compensate the input audio level. It directly affects the final deviation. A
negative value decreases the deviation; a positive value can increase the deviation and/or cause the MPX
hard clipper to be used (if enabled) which in turn may lead to audio distortion. We recommend you leave it at
0 dB.
From -6 dB to +6 dB
RIGHT TRIM (INPUT.LINE1.TRIM) — read/write
With this parameter, you can correct the balance between the Left and Right channels. However, it is better
to look for and correct the cause of a lack of balance (before the transmitter) rather than correcting it at this
stage. A positive value increases the Right channel; a negative value decreases the Right channel level. It is
best to leave it at 0 dB.
From -3 dB to +3 dB
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FILTER (INPUT.LINE1.FLT) — read/write
This parameter is crucial: it set the low-pass filter applied on the audio input. The FM bandwidth is limited to
15 kHz, so the filter must be set to 15 kHz for the FM. Digital technology and the quality of the internal
stereo encoder make it possible to set the filter at 16 or 17 kHz while maintaining an acceptable pilot
protection. Select 0 kHz to disable the filter: this solution can be used in mono operation (in stereo operation,
the incidence on the MPX signal and its sub-carrier would be too great) or when a 15 kHz filter is already
used upstream as with an FM processor for instance. In this specific situation, you may also use 2 filters, the
standard 15 kHz standard filter with the external processor, plus the 16 kHz transmitter filter. The listeners
will hear the processor's filter; the internal filter will take the relay in case of issue with the processor.
0, 15, 16 or 17 kHz
PREACC (INPUT.LINE1.PREAC) — read/write
With this parameter, set the pre-emphasis. Select 0 us is the audio signal is pre-emphasized before getting
to the transmitter. Otherwise, select according to the country: 50 us in Europe, 75 us in the USA.
0, 50 or 75 us
5.5. Line 2 (AES) parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel LINE 2 menu see section 6.3.7
INPUT.LINE2 see section 7.2.6
Engi PC application Audio Input page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Input Source/Line2 page see section 9.4.5
@ They are identical to LINE1 parameters, except for the level.
LEVEL (INPUT.LINE2.LEVEL) — read/write
This parameter is the max audio peak in dBu that can come from the transmitter on the LINE2 input. For
example, if the audio peak from the source is -4 dBFS, this parameter must be set to -4 dBFS for optimal
operation. If you do not know the audio source level, you may use an audio analyzer or display first level
measurements on the front panel to read the LINE2 LEVEL. Be aware that if the level is poorly set the
deviation may become too low or too high. This level is also called nominal level, i.e. the level producing the
deviation as set in the Modulation menu.
From -20 dBFS to 0 dBFS
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5.6. MPX parameters
MPX1 or MPX2
These parameters are available as:
Front panel MPX IN menu see section 6.3.8
Serial commands INPUT.MPX1 / INPUT. MA? see sections 7.2.6
Engi PC application Audio Input page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Input Source/MPX page see section 9.4.5
PRESENCE (INPUT.MPXn.PRESENCE) — read only
Indique la composition du signal sur l'entrée MPXn.
MO (mono), MO+R (mono+RDS), MO+R+S (mono+RDS+SCA), ST (stereo), ST+R (stereo+RDS)
ou ST+R+S (stereo+RDS+SCA)
LEVEL (INPUT.MPXn.LEVEL) — read/write
This parameter is the max audio peak in dBu that can come from the transmitter on the MPX input. For
example, if the audio peak from the source is +6 dBu, this parameter must be set to +6 dBu for optimal
operation. If you do not know the audio source level, you may use an audio analyzer or display first level
measurements on the front panel to read the MPXn LEVEL. Be aware that if the level is poorly set the
deviation may become too low or too high. This level is also called nominal level, i.e. the level producing the
deviation as set in the Modulation menu.
From -18 dBu to +18 dBu
DRIVE (INPUT.MPXn.DRIVE) — read/write
With this parameter, you can slightly compensate the input audio level. It directly affects the final deviation. A
negative value decreases the deviation; a positive value can increase the deviation and/or cause the MPX
hard clipper to be used (if enabled) which in turn may lead to audio distortion. We recommend you leave it at
0 dB.
From -6 dB to +6 dB
RMS (INPUT.MPXn.RMS) — read only
This parameter indicates the average value of the transmitted signal’s excursion in kHz.
From -150 to +150 kHz
PEAK (INPUT.MPXn.PEAK) — read only
This parameter indicates the peak value of the transmitted signal’s excursion in kHz.
From -150 to +150 kHz
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5.7. Player parameters (audio backup)
These parameters are available as:
Front panel PLAYER menu
Serial commands INPUT.PLAYER
Engi PC application Audio Input page
Embedded web site Transmitter/Input Source/Audio backup page
@ They are identical to LINE2 parameters.
5.8. Audio generator parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel AUDIO GENE menu
Serial commands INPUT.AUDIOGEN
Engi PC application Audio Input page
Embedded web site Transmitter/Input Source/Generator page
see section 6.3.7
see section 7.2.6
see section 8.2.2
see section 9.4.5
see section 6.3.9
see section 7.2.6
see section 8.2.2
see section 9.4.5
@ The audio generator is a multiplex channel and is therefore not affected by the stereo encoder
parameters.
STATE (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.STATE) — read/write
With this parameter, set the type of MPX signal generated by the internal generator.
OFF, PILOT, L, R, L+R (mono) or L-R (stereo)
PREAC (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.PREAC) — read/write
With this parameter, set the pre-emphasis. Select 0 us is the audio signal is pre-emphasized before getting
to the transmitter. Otherwise, select according to the country: 50 us in Europe, 75 us in the USA.
0, 50 or 75 us
LEVEL (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.LEVEL) — read/write
With this parameter, set the internal generator audio level.
From -100.00 to 12.00 dBFS
FREQ (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.FREQ) — read/write
With this parameter, set the internal generator audio frequency.
From 0 to 100000.00 Hz
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5.9. Modulation parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel MODULATION menu see section 6.3.10
Serial commands MEAS.DEV and CONF see sections 7.2.2 and 7.2.4
Engi PC application Modulator page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Modulation pages see section 9.4.3
PEAK (MEAS.DEV.RMS) — read only
This parameter indicates the current value of the transmitted signal’s excursion in kHz.
From -150 to +150 kHz
DEV MPX (CONF.DEV.MPX) — read/write
With this parameter, set the maximum MPX deviation in kHz generated when the audio source is at the
nominal level (the nominal level is set with the LEVEL parameter of the menus: LINE1, LINE2, MPX1 or
MPX2). It is often set at 75 kHz but this value may vary according to the country and relevant regulatory
authorities. To ensure the sub-carrier levels remain stable, this parameter directly changes the audio
deviation.
From 0 to 150.00 kHz
DEV AUDIO (CONF.DEV.AUDIO) — read/write
With this parameter, set the maximum audio deviation in kHz generated when the audio source is at the
nominal level (the nominal level is set with the LEVEL parameter of the menus: LINE1, LINE2, MPX1 or
MPX2). The audio deviation is set automatically when the MPX deviation parameter is set; however, it is
possible to set the audio deviation rather than the MPX deviation. Increasing or decreasing the audio
deviation affects the total deviation and thus automatically adjusts the MPX deviation. Make sure to avoid
overmodulation.
From 0 to 150.00 kHz
DEV PILOT (CONF.DEV.PILOT) — read/write
With this parameter, set the 19 kHz pilot deviation. For countries modulating at 75 KHz, the pilot deviation
should be 10% of the total deviation, i.e. 7.5 KHz without RDS or 7.1 kHz if RDS is used.
From 0 to 25.5 kHz
DEV RDS (CONF.DEV.RDS) — read/write
With this parameter, set the RDS sub-carrier deviation. The most widely used value is 4 kHz.
From 0 to 25.5 kHz
DEV SCA (CONF.DEV.SCA) — read/write
With this parameter, set the SCA deviation (auxiliary sub-carrier other than RDS), as needed.
From 0 to 25.5 kHz
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Interaction between the various components according to the input type:
In all cases described below, the transmitter configuration is as follows:
Audio = 67.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
RDS = 4.0 kHz.
In the case of audio inputs (analog or AES), the set MPX represents the total of audio, pilot and RDS. If the
RDS is disabled, the audio is automatically adjusted with +4 kHz.
Ex 1: set MPX = 75 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
RDS = 4.0 kHz.
If the RDS is enabled: Audio = 63.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
RDS = 4.0 kHz
If the RDS is disabled: Audio = 63.5 + 4 = 67.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
In the case of MPX inputs, if the RDS is disabled, the audio cannot be adjusted.
Ex 2: inject stereo MPX + RDS with:
Audio = 63.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
RDS = 4.0 kHz.
If the RDS is disabled: Audio = 63.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
RDS on the MPX input: Audio = 63.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
RDS = 4.0 kHz
With internal RDS: Audio = 63.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
RDS = 4.0 kHz
Ex 3: inject stereo MPX with:
Audio = 67.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
If the RDS is disabled: Audio = 67.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
With internal RDS: Audio = 67.5 kHz
Pilot = 7.5 kHz
RDS = 4.0 kHz
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5.10. Stereo Encoder parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel STEREO ENCODER menu see section 6.3.11
CODER and CONF see sections 7.2.7 and 7.2.4
Engi PC application Modulator page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Modulation pages see section 9.4.3
MO/ST (CODER.MOST) — read/write
With this parameter, set the stereo generator in mono or stereo mode. For mono, there are 3 options: Left
channel broadcast in mono (Mono L), right channel broadcast in mono (Mono_R), the sum Left+Right
broadcast in mono (Mono). Otherwise left and right channels are broadcasted in stereo.
STEREO, MONO, MONO_L or MONO_R
AUDIO CH (CODER.SELECT.AUDIO) — read only
This parameter indicates the channel used by the modulator for the audio, as set with the INPUT.SELECT
menu.
NONE, AUTO, LINE1, LINE2, MPX1, MPX2, PLAYER or GENE
PHI 19k (CONF.PHASE.PILOT) — read/write
With this parameter, set the pilot sub-carrier phase. We recommend seiting it at 0°.
De -180 a +180°
19k OUT LEVEL (CODER.19KOUT.LEVEL) — read/write
With this parameter, enable/disable the rear panel 19 kHz clock and set its output level. O=off; between 1
and 7: set a level between 0.9 and 1.1 V peak-to-peak. 5 corresponds to 1 V.
From 0 to 8 V
5.11. RDS / SCA encoder parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel RDS / SCA ENCODER menu see section 6.3.12
Serial commands CODER and CONF see sections 7.2.7 and 7.2.4
Engi PC application Modulator page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Modulation pages see section 9.4.3
RDS CH (CODER.CURRENT.RDS) — read only
This parameter indicates the channel used by the modulator for the RDS, as set with the RDS IN parameter.
NONE, MPX1, MPX2 or INTERNAL
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RDS STATE (CONF. STATE.RDS) — read/write
With this parameter, enable or disable the RDS. When the RDS is enabled or disabled, the RDS deviation is
automatically subtracted from or added to the audio deviation to maintain the same total deviation.
Off/On
RDS IN (CODER.SELECT.RDS) — read/write
With this parameter, set the RDS component source of the broadcast signal either with an external source or
with the internal encoder.
MPX1, MPX2 or INTERNAL
PHI RDS (CONF.PHASE.RDS) — read/write
With this parameter, set the RDS sub-carrier phase in relation to the pilot sub-carrier. We recommend setting
it at 90°.
From -180 à to180°
SCA STATE (CONF. STATE.SCA) — read/write
With this parameter, enable or disable the SCA. When the SCA is enabled or disabled, the SCA deviation is
automatically subtracted from or added to the audio deviation to maintain the same total deviation.
Off/On
SCA IN (CODER.SELECT.SCA) — read/write
With this parameter, set the SCA component source of the broadcast signal
MPX1 or MPX2
5.12. FM limiter parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel FM LIMITER menu see section 6.3.13
Serial commands CONF see section 7.2.4
Engi PC application Modulator page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site Transmitter/Modulation/AGC Limiter page | see section 9.4.3
@ Without the FM Limiter option, the CLIP parameter is the only available parameter.
CLIP (CONF.DEV.CLIP) — read/write
With this parameter, set the MPX hard clipper to prevent any possibility of overmodulation on the modulator
itself. This process is carried out digitally right before the RF generation, and is therefore enabled on all the
inputs. If the deviation is greater than the configured value (in KHz), the MPX hard clipper is automatically
enabled. Unlike FM limiters/clippers used in audio processing, this clipper cannot be used continuously for it
generates a noticeable audio distortion. It is therefore best to set it at 0, or at the maximum authorized
deviation, plus a few kHz to ensure additional security with the audio processor.
From 0 to 200 kHz
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The FM Limiter option includes 3 processing stages:
e AGC: The Automatic Gain Control purpose is to compensate level variations applied to the
selected audio input. The algorithm is wide-band for maximum audio fidelity and gated to avoid
noise and unwanted level corrections.
e FM LIMITER: The FM Limiter prevents from over-modulation by limiting the audio peaks.
e MPX POWER LIMITER: The MPX Power Limiter is based on to the ITU-R 412 standard applied
on some FM markets.
CLIP STATE (CONF.STATE.CLIP) — read/write
This parameter enables or disables the clipper. Default: off.
Off/On
AGC STATE (CONF.AGC.STATE) — read/write
This parameter enables or disables the Automatic Gain Control processing stage. Default: off.
Off/On
AGC DRIVE (CONF.AGC.DRIVE) — read/write
With this parameter, load more or less the AGC input. At O dB gain reduction will be applied when the
transmitter is fed by an audio level higher than the input level setting. Increasing the drive will add gain
reductions, while low audio levels will be increased (more processed). Default value: +4 dB.
From 0 to 12 dBu
AGC ATTACK (CONF.AGC.ATT) — read/write
With this parameter, tune in dB/s the AGC reactivity speed to a volume increase. A high setting is
recommended to protect the FM limiter stage against high audio levels and possible audio distortions.
Default value: 8641dB/s
From 0.1 to 10 000 dB/s
AGC RELEASE (CONF.AGC.REL) — read/write
With this parameter, tune in dB/s the AGC correction speed to a volume decrease. A low setting is
recommended to slowly increase the gain in case of low audio level and maintain maximum audio fidelity.
Set this parameter to 1dB/s or lower for more transparency; 2 or 3 dB/s will give a slightly more processed
result. Default value: 1 dB/s
From 0 to 6 dB/s
AGC GATE THRESHOLD (CONF.AGC.THR) — read/write
This threshold will freeze the AGC operation when the audio level is below the user-set limit. This function
limits floor noise and prevents unwanted AGC processing on the audio. Default value: -20 dB
From -100 to 0 dB
LIMITER STATE (CONF.STATE.LIMIT) — read/write
This parameter enables or disables the FM Limiter stage. Default: off.
Off/On
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LIMITER DRIVE (CONF.DRIVE.LIMIT) — read/write
With this parameter, load more or less the FM limiter input. CAUTION: always be aware that increasing the
FM limiter drive may lead to noticeable distortion. Setting the limiter drive at 0 dB is recommended to use the
FM Limiter as a protection stage against over-modulation.
From 0 to 1 dB
MPX POWER LIMITER STATE (CONF.STATE.MPXPWR) — read/write
This parameter enables or disables the MPX Power Limiter processing stage Do not activate the MPX power
reduction if no standard requires you to do it, it could have a negative impact on the sought after sound level.
Default: off.
Off/On
MPX POWER LIMITER LEVEL (CONF.DEV.MPXPWR) — read/write
Set the maximum authorized MPX Power. Default value: 3 dB.
From -3 to -10 dB
5.13. RDS parameters
These parameters are available as:
Front panel see section 6.3.14
Serial commands RDS see section 7.2.8
Engi PC application RDS page see section 8.2.2
@ With the Basic RDS option, configure up to 2 DSNs each with a main PSN. Among other things, the
DSNs allow fast and easy changing of the encoder settings remotely.
@ Note: the RDS is enabled with the RDS/SCA ENCODER parameters.
CURRENT MAIN (RDS.DSN)
This parameter indicates the current DSN number.
MAIN DSN
PI (RDS.MAINDSN.PI) — read/write
With this parameter, set the PI code (Program Identifier) used by RDS receivers to identify the station while
searching for a frequency using AF or EON-AF codes.
4-digit hexadecimal code
PTY (RDS.MAINDSN.PTY) — read/write
With this parameter, set the PTY (Program Type). Select on 32 RDS or RDBS preset codes as given in the
table below.
From 0 to 31
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PTY code RDS Programme type (EU) RBDS Program type (USA)
0 No programme type or undefined No program type or undefined
1 News News
2 Current affairs Information
3 Information Sports
4 Sport Talk
5 Education Rock
6 Drama Classic Rock
7 Culture Adult Hits
8 Science Soft Rock
9 Varied Top 40
10 Pop Music Country
11 Rock Music Oldies
12 M.O.R. Music Soft
13 Light classical Nostalgia
14 serious classical Jazz
15 Other Music Classical
16 Weather Rhythm and Blues
17 Finance Soft Rhythm and Blues
18 Children’s programmes Language
19 Social Affairs Religious Music
20 Religion Religious Talk
21 Phone In Personality
22 Travel Public
23 Leisure College
24 Jazz Music Unassigned
25 Country Music Unassigned
26 National Music Unassigned
27 Oldies Music Unassigned
28 Folk Music Unassigned
29 Documentary Weather
30 Alarm Test Emergency Test
31 Alarm Emergency
PS (RDS.MAINDSN.PS) — read/write
With this parameter, set the PS (Program Station)
8-digit code
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MS (RDS.MAINDSN.MS) — read/write
With this parameter, indicate whether the program is Music or Speech to automatically adjust the sound level
of the RDS receiver.
0 (music) or 1 (speech)
DI (RDS.MAINDSN.DI) — read/write
With this parameter, set the DI (Decoder Identification) which enables an RDS receiver's audio level to be
adjusted according to the type of received audio (mono or stereo, static or dynamic PTY, compressed or not,
with or without artificial head).
From 0 to 15, as indicated in the table below.
With / Without | COMPressed/ | Static / dynamic
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TA/TP (RDS.MAINDSN.TATP / RDS.MAINDSN.TA / RDS.MAINDSN.TA) — read/write
With this parameter, enable or disable the TA (Traffic Announcement) / TP (Traffic Program). Enabling the
TA instantaneously switches an RDS receiver onto road information reports; at the end of the report, the
receiver will automatically go back to its former operating state. Enabling the TP shows RDS receivers that
the allocated station is likely to broadcast road information. You may enable both the TA and the TP, the TP
only or neither.
TATP, TP or OFF
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AF (RDS.MAINDSN.AF) — read/write
With this parameter, set up to 25 alternative frequencies in MHz with the method A. A RDS receiver will shift
to an alternative frequency when the set frequency is no longer properly received.
XX,XX, ...,XX
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RT (RDS.MAINDSN.RT) — read/write
With this parameter, display and set the radiotext, function which enables text messages to be broadcast in
groups of 64 characters. RDS receiver can only benefit from this function if fitted with a specific display
(home receivers, Smartphone mobile receivers). The RI function cannot be used on car radios as road
safety commissions have forbidden its use on board a vehicle.
GS (RDS.MAINDSN.GS) — read/write
With this parameter, set the group sequence (32 max) which must include at least one group OA.
XX,XX, ...,XX
Parameters of the ALT DSN are identical to those of the MAIN DSN; for serial commands, use ALT instead
of MAIN.
5.14. System parameters
These parameters are available as:
SYS see section 7.2.1
Engi PC application | Inout Switch Page see section 8.2.2
Embedded web site | System\Product\Configuration Page see section 9.7.2
UNIT (SYS.UNIT) — read/write
This parameter sets the input mode for audio silence detection thresholds on all the inputs. With the Relative
mode, level, drive and trim values are given in dBr. In Absolute mode, these values are given in dBu or dBFS
and can be positive. Input levels affect set thresholds; thresholds applied to left and right, and to MPX1 and
MPX2 can differ; however, only left and MPX1 threshold can be set. Default value: RELATIVE.
ABSOLUTE or RELATIVE
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6. FRONT SCREEN USE
6.1. Overview
The transmitter can be entirely set using the front panel application.
For audio configuration you will use the following menus:
e Input Switch: to select the main audio source and the secondary audio sources and to set switching
criteria between these sources.
e Line / Line2 / MPX1 / MPX2 / Player / Audio Gene: to set levels and processes for each source.
e Modulation: to set the deviation for each sub-carrier of the multiplex signal. In this menu you may
also enable RDS and SCA.
e Stereo Encoder: to choose the content of stereo sub-carrier of the multiplex signal.
e RDS/SCA Encoder: to choose the content of the RDS and SCA sub-carrier of the multiplex signal.
e RDS: to set the RDS.
The default mode for the transmitter is the “Easy” mode: only menus required for basic configuration are
available. For instance, the RDS menu mentioned above is not visible.
To display all menus, simply switch to “Expert” mode:
From the main screen, press the “Enter” key to display the
menu and press the “+” key until you see the Easy menu.
Then press the “Enter” key, “+” and “Enter” again to switch
to Expert mode.
On the menu representations section 6.2, “Easy” menus are in green and “Expert” menus are in orange.
@ On Startup, the screen displays the name of the unit, its software release and its serial number.
6.2. Working principe
Three keys allow you to browse through the menus: > a
With the and a keys, go from one screen to the next or rather from one command to the next: if 2
commands are available on a single screen, press > twice to go to the next screen.
A command is selected when an arrow is visible before its name.
Example:
The frequency is selected The power is selected
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The > and <q keys are also used to adjust values after the edit mode has been enabled.
To adjust a value, set each character at a time. Text values are set from left to right; number values are set
from right to left.
The (res Ei button is used to:
Access a lower level menu
e Enable the edit mode for parameters that can be modified
e Confirm anew value
e Return to the higher level menu.
e Return to the main screen when pressed for a few seconds.
Some menus include sub-menus. To make it easier to browse through the menus and locate the information,
a small number is visible on the top left of the screen; it gives you the level of the menu you are viewing (or
2).
If a text string is longer than the screen, press the key to access the text string and > to scroll.
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6.3. Structure of the menus
6.3.1. Overview
| Alarm |
Main measurements
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RF parameters
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“Input selection
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«Back delay
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#*RDS input
*RDS backup state
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«SCA channel (7)
«SCA input
FMI limiter
sPreset
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*Herd Clipper dev
AGC state
*AGC drive
sAGC attack
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sAGC gate threshold
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Limiter drive
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«Internal temperature (i)
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License
Serial number
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Menus followed by @ are read-only.
The Alarm menu only appears when at least one alarm is active.
Menu and menu items in orange are only visible in Expert mode.
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6.3.2. First level measurements
These values are read-only; bargraphs may also be available.
First level menu:
RF parameters
First level menu:
RF parameters
First level menu:
Modulation
First level menu:
Input Switch
First level menu:
Line 1
First level menu:
Line 2
First level menu:
MPX-In
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6.3.4. TX PARAMETERS / RF PARAMETERS Menus
Both menus include the same parameters but their scope is different:
e The TX PARAMETERS menu pertains to the whole transmitter
e The RF PARAMETERS menu pertains to the Helios FM 20/100W only.
On a compact Helios FM, the TX PARAMETERS menu is not present.
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6.3.5. ALARMS Menu
This read-only menu is only visible if alarms are present. It then displays one screen per current alarm: press
the key then the > key to scroll through them.
Alarms are described in section 7.2.5.
@ 3 dB and VSWR alarms are not included in this list because their presence is first signaled with the front
panel LED indicators.
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6.3.6. INPUT SWITCH Menu
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SWITCH is
selected *
* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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(similar to the Line2 menu and to the Player menu)
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selected * selected *
* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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6.3.8. MPX in Menu
The MPX2 menu is similar
to the MPX1 menu
MPX1 is
Even selected *
MPX-IN is
MAIN is MPX-IN is selected *
selected * Eure) selected *
Main measurement screen * An arrow appears before
the selected command.
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6.3.9. Audio Gene Menu
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MAIN is AUDIO-GENE is
selected * eue) selected *
* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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6.3.10. Modulation Menu
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MAIN is
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MODULATION
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* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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MAIN is
selected *
CODER is
selected *
* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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Main measurement screen * An arrow appears before
the selected command.
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the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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MAIN-DSN is
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RDS is
selected *
MAIN is RDS is
selected * selected *
* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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NETWORK is
selected *
MAIN is
selected *
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* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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The number of PSU
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the unit type.
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MAIN is
selected *
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* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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6.3.18. Temp/Fan Menu
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TIME/DATE is
selected *
MAIN is
selected *
ers
* An arrow appears before
the selected command.
Main measurement screen
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selected * selected selected *
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the selected command.
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6.3.23. Exit Menu
Main measurement screen
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7. SERIAL & TELNET COMMANDS
7.1. Working principle
Helios FM and Goliath FM have a serial interface. The physical connection is done using the SUB-D9
(SERIAL MONITOR) on the front panel. A common computer with an RS 232 interface (example: PC+
Windows + Hyper-Terminal) is all you need to send commands. The dialog is in text mode (ASCII) and no
specific software is required.
Like all serial PC connected equipment, a good cable and correct communication settings are essential to
ensure good communication. The cable must be a straight cable (not crossover), with a female plug to
connect to the PC, and male plug to connect to the unit.
To avoid problems during connection, set the same communication speed and identical settings for both
devices. See figure ‘Port parameters’.
-> 9600 bits per second
->8 data bits
-> No Parity
-> 1 Stop bit
-> No Handshaking
Commands may also be used in Telnet when the transmitter is fitted with an IP interface.
The commands make it possible to read the functional parameters (R) or even to edit some of them (W).
To retrieve the value of a functional parameter, simply enter the command name and press the <Enter> key.
Example:
To display the status of the 3 dB alarm, type:
ALARM. 3DB
The answer, ON or OFF will indicate the 3 dB alarm is on or not.
To set a parameter, type the command name, the equal sign, the new value and press the <Enter> key.
Example:
To set the transmitter working mode (local or remote), type:
CONF .MODE=LOCAL
The answer: Loca. will indicate the command has been implemented. In case it has not, the message
ERROR CMD will appear.
Protection with a password:
By default, there is no protection to send commands.
This can be secured with the command:
SYS.PASSWORD = my password, where my_password is the password you chose
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To connect without a password, enter:
LOGIN
And if a password has been set:
LOGIN = my password
For Telnet connections, use the embedded website identifiers (see section 9.7.7), IP_user and
mv JH password in the following exemple:
LOGIN USERSLP User
LOGIN PASSWORD= my IP password
The password set the the SYS.PASSWORD command is not used with remote connections.
To logout, use the LOGOUT command or close the terminal window. When disconnecting from a specific
port (local or remote), all ports are disconnected.
@ Ir several users are connected at once, they all can send commands and change parameters. Le last
edit will always be taken into account.
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7.2. Helios FM and Goliath FM serial commands
7.2.1. System commands
Greyed out commands are Helios FM only commandés.
Access Possible value on the serial port
(R/W) of the unit Comments
NAME
XXXX,X=[0...z] "LOGGED" ou Logs the user and allows them to update
variables if the password is correct. Returns
LOGIN Eee Logged or not logged
LOGOUT W D Logs out the user and locks all variables.
SYS.CID R/ [0.31] Unit identifier used by the CAN bus.
W .
SYS.CIDIP R/W (0..31] au identifier used by the IP option CAN
SYS.CIDUC R/W [0.31] Unit identifier used by the CAN2 bus.
SYS.COM1.ECHO R/W "ON" or "OFF" EC the local echo on the rear panel serial
SYS.COM1.SPEED R/W 9600,19200,38400,57600,115200 | Speed of the rear panel serial port 1
SYS COM2 ECHO R/W "ON" or "OFF" ECH the local echo on the rear panel serial
SYS.COM2.SPEED R/W 9600, 19200,38400,57600,115200 | Speed of the rear panel serial port 2
SYS.DATE R/W DD/MM/YY Reads and sets the amplifier date
SYS.DATECALIB DDMMYYYY Date of the last calibration
Indicates the corresponding RC when
SYS.GPIO.IN.ACT XX X-=[A..F;0..9] managed manually (see
SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK)
Sets the RC control either by the control
SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK R/W XX X={A..F;0..9]
R/W
board or manually. Hexadecimal code: each
bit corresponds to an input. Ex: Ai
(10100001) indicates the RC 1, 6 and 8 are
managed manually
Enables the corresponding RM when
SYS.GPIO.OUT.ACT R/W XX Xs/A..F;0..9] managed manually (see
SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK)
Sets the RM control either by the control
board or manually. Hexadecimal code: each
SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK R/W XX X=[A..F:0..9]
SYS.HARDREL
SYS.IP.ADR R/W
SYS.IP.GW R/W
SYS.IP.MAC R/W
SYS.IP.MASK R/
bit corresponds to an input: Ex: 21
(00100001) indicates RM 1 and 6 are
managed manually.
XX.XX.XX X=[0..9] Hardware version: example "3.0.1"
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX X=[0...9] IP address of the optional IP board
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX X=[0...9] Network gateway of the optional IP board
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
Mac address of the optional IP board
F:0..9]
W XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX X=[0...9] IP mask of the optional IP board
SYS KEY ADD R/W TRE a key to enable the specified
SYS KEY REM R/W SEE a key to disable the specified
i ds g Sets the display type on the front panel
SYS. LCDMENUS R/W NORMAL" or "ADVANCED SOEN
SYS LOCALCOM.ECHO R/W "ON" or "OFF" CH the local echo on the front panel serial
SYS.LOCALCOM.SPEED R/W 9600,19200,38400,57600,115200 | Speed of the front panel serial port
List of the latest 200 events (configuration
Sos eS changes, alarm start date and end date...)
SYS.LOG.CLR wf | Glears the event lst
SYS.NAME R/W XXXX X=[A...Z] Equipment name
X=A..F:
A
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NAME (R/W) pre STE Comments
SYS.OPT.LIST | R | RF,RC,AIP,TUN,IP,COM,REC | List of implemented options
E | Password for the console and front panel
RS LE Se, display. ‘NONE’ disables the password
R Creates a text string to unlock the password
SYS.PASSWORD.RESET xxx X=[A..Z;0..9] if it has been forgotten
Max power, set in factory and limited
SYS.PAVL [0..9999] depending on the type of unit. This limitation
can be requested by regulating agencies.
Nominal power of the unit: example
SYS.PCAP [0..999] "200"=>300 W
SYS.RAZ Reloads NVRAM default values
SYS.RST Reset of all parameters
i i General reset of the uc. Sends the return
SYS.RST.EXC ES ES General reset of the exciter
SYS.RST.EXCHW | ow BES Material restart of the exciter card
SYS.RST.EXCSW RA Sisco = Software restart of the exciter card
£ Serial number of the unit: Y => year, M =>
SYS.SN YYMMXXXX A,M, X=[0..9] EE x = ey
SYS.SOFTREL XX.XX.XX X=[0..9] Software version: example "3.0.1"
List of the exciter software versions
SYS.SOFTREL.LIST XX.XX.XX X=[0..9] CPU-DSP-EPGA:IP-EXC:A/IP-TUN
SYS.TIME R/W HH:MM:SS Reads and sets the amplifier time
SYS TYPE ax X=fA..Z:0..9] type: example "G75" for Goliath FM 750
Input method for audio silence detection
"ABSOLUTE" or "PERCENT" or | threshold. It is used for commands
SYS.UNIT R/W "RELATIVE" INPUT.xxx.SW.THRESH: default value:
RELATIVE
SYS.UPTIME ORO [0..99999999] ie a of working hours since
7.2.2. Measurement commands
Greyed out commands are Helios FM only commands.
Commands in bold are Goliath FM and Helios FM with integrated amplifier (850 W to 2000 W) only
commands.
Access Possible value on the serial
Mele (R/W) port of the unit ae
MEAS.12V ORO Xx.x X=[0..9] Measures the 12 V voltage
MEAS.5V ORO xx.x X=[0..9] Measures the 5 V voltage
MEAS.AGC Dr -320.00...+320.00 Current AGC value
Measures the power supply 1 current.
Measures the power supply 2 current.
MEAS.CUR2 Examples: "02.0"=>2 A "15.2"=> 15.2 A
(1500 & 2000 W modules only)
MEAS. DEV PEAK ay 150.0...150,0 SE peak value for the signal deviation
Measures the ambient temperature from 0
eo ene ORO Se 1 125°C. a ` `
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Melis (R/W) port of the unit OU
Gives the peak value for the signal deviation
MEAS.DEV.PKMAX PR -150.0...150.0 ee ee
Gives the average value for the signal
MERS. DEV.AMS oe SE deviation in kHz
MEAS.FAN1.SPEED | R | xxxx x=[0.9] [FanispeedinRPM
Fan 2 speed in RPM (1500 & 2000 W
Measures the radiator 1 temperature (for
MERS NERN mn #[0..125] modules 350 W and greater only)
Measures the radiator 2 temperature
MERS TEA mn #[0..125] (1500 & 2000 W modules only)
MEAS.MPXPWR.10S Re a) -320.00...+320.00 | Value of the MPX power over 10 seconds _
MEAS.MPXPWR.1M enrol aan) -320.00...+320.00 Value of the MPX power over 1 minute
Value of the attenuation applied to limit the
MEAS.MPXPWR.ATT EE Sp -320.00...+320.00 MEX power
MEAS.N12V | R | -XX.X X=[0..9] Measures the -12 V voltage
Measure of direct power. examples: "20" or
MEAS.PFWD be zm [0..9999] "300" => 300 W
Measure of direct power of pallet 1.
MEAS PPNO OR O| 10:3333] examples: "20" or "300" => 300 W
Measure of direct power of pallet 2.
MEAS.PFWD2 [0..9999] examples: "20" or "300" => 300 W (1500
& 2000 W modules only)
MEAS.PREF O R ` XXXX x=[0..9] Measure of reflected power: "20" => 2 W
MEAS.PSU_TEMP O R | +[0..125] Measures the temperature of the PSU
Measures the power supply 1 voltage.
Measures the power supply 2 voltage.
MEAS.VOLT2 Example: "48.0" =>48.0 V (1500 & 2000 W
modules only)
MEAS.VSWR O R | XX.X X=[0..9] VSWR measure "01.0" or "20.0"
MEAS VSWRTRIP pa Gives the number of reflected power safety
in the past hour
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7.2.3. Transmitter commands
These commands are global commands; they apply to the whole transmitter. To configure specific modules,
use CONF commands (see next section).
Commands available both as TX and CONF are followed by a star (*).
For Helios FM transmitters with no external amplifier who are not controlled by a Nephtys central unit, use
TX commands.
NAME Access Possible value on the
(R/W) serial port of the unit
TX.1DB* [0..9999] Se threshold for the 1 dB alarm. Example
TX 3DB * [0..9999] SE ele threshold for the 3 dB alarm. Example
x napi " If ON set the 3 dB level to TX.PWR/2. If TX.3DB is
ee GE modified, switches automatically to OFF
TX.ALARM.1DB OR | "ON" or "OFF" ON => 1 dB alarm, OFF => No alarm.
TX.ALARM.3DB OR | "ON" or "OFF" ON => 3 dB alarm, OFF => No alarm.
TX.ALARM.VSWR OR | "ON" or "OFF" ON => VSWR alarm, OFF => No alarm
ieee et P Indicates if there has been a VSWR trip fault (max
T AAPO ARE OR) E OMOTE number of RF shut off/restart cycles has been reached)
TX.FAULT OR "FAULT" or "OK" Fault state of transmitter
‘ Working frequency of the modulator in kHz "232553" =>
TX.FREQ R/W XXXXXX 232 553 MHz
TX.INTERLOCK | R | "CLOSE"or"OPEN" | State of the safety loop
Comments
TX.LINK "OPEN" or "CLOSE"
TX.MODE * R | "LOCAL" or "REMOTE"
TX.NAME
TX.OPMODE "ON" or "OFF"
Max power, set in factory and limited depending on the
TX.PAVL [0..9999] type of unit. This limitation can be requested by
regulating agencies.
TX.PCAP R f 10.999] | Amplifier nominal power: example "300"=>300W |
TX PEWD CR [0..9999) Gre of direct power. examples: "20" or "300" =>
TX.PREF | R | xxx.x x=[0..9] | Measure of reflected power: "20" => 2W
TX.PWR * Sets the output power. From "0" .. "9999"
TX.PWR MAX * (0..99999] E power of the transmitter TX.PWR. Limited
TX.RFPRESENT | R | "PRES" or "NOT PRES" | Indicates if the single transmitter output power is present
TX REPRESENT.MIN * [0..9999] iere (presence RF) triggering threshold;
TX.SBY * "ON" or "OFF" Enables/disables the standby mode
SS | System type: example "1000-NT" For a 1000 W
AITE ORO RO ENAA transmitter with Nephtys central unit
TX.VSWR | R | XX.X X=[0..9] VSWR measure "01.0" or "20.0"
Sets the triggering threshold for the VSWR alarm. Must
TX.VSWR.MAX * R/W XX.X X=[0..9] be of type "XXX"."020" => VSWR = 2. Do not use "2" or
"1.4".
A EET g Enables/disables reflected power safety using a RF shut
TX.VSWRTRIP R/W ON" or "OFF area ehad
TX.VSWRTRIP_COUNT| R | 0.4 | VSWR trip fault counter
TX.WARNING O R | "ON" or "OFF" Single transmitter. Warning state of single transmitter
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7.2.4. Configuration commands
This commands are specific to an individual unit.
When a command is available both as TX and as CONF (followed by a star (*) below), it should be used only
in local maintenance.
Greyed out commands are Helios FM only commands.
Commands in bold are Goliath FM and Helios FM with integrated amplifier (350 W to 2000 W) only
commands.
Access Possible value on the serial
MALE (R/W) port of the unit CE ES
CONE 10M.OPE R/W "AUTO or "MANU" Indicates the operating mode of the external
10 MHZ input
x Set the 1 dB alarm threshold. Example
CONF.108 WS Set the A
CONF.3DB * [0..999] Set the 3 dB alarm threshold. Example
"200" => 250 W
If ON set the 3 dB level to TX.PWR/2. If
CONF.3DB.AUTO * R/W "ON" or "OFF" TX.3DB is modified, automatically switches
to OFF
CONF.AGC.ATT [0...32000] Attack in dB/s
CONF.AGC.DRIVE [-320,00...320.00] Drive applied before the AGC
CONF.AGC.REL [0...50,00] Release in dB/s
"ON" ae " Enables/disables the AGC function on
CONF.AGC.STATE ON" or "OFF Mined. Line2 and Flayer
CONF.AGC.THR [-70,00....0] Sets the non-triggering threshold in dB
CONF.AMB.MAX R/W [0.999] Sets the triggering threshold for the ambient
temperature alarm
CONF.CROSSFADE 0 to 25.5 Crossfade between channels (in seconds)
CONF.DEV.AUDIO 0...150 Sets the audio excursion
Set the excursion clipping in kHz ; +128 =
COMPENSER Di disabled limitation
Set the MPX excursion limitation; +128 =
SEPE US soc disabled limitation
CONF.DEV.MPX 00000 a 150.00 Sets the MPX excursion
CONF.FREQ* "ON" or "OFF" Gives the exciter’s working frequency in kHz
Code to transmit in Morse, default value
CONF.FSK.ID [0..9][A...Z][a...z][-] empty string
CONF.FSK.REP li
Number of repetitions of CONF.FSK.ID,
0...255 :
default value: 0
CONF.FSK.SHIFT
[-25...-5][5...25] ae in frequency (in kHz), default value:
Speed in group number (5 characters base),
|
Sets the triggering threshold for the radiator
CONF.HEAT.MAX [0..125] 1 temperature alarm (for modules 350 W
and greater onl
CONF.MODE * "LOCAL" or "REMOTE" Indicates the mode, local or remote
CONF.PHASE.PILOT -180..+180 Sets the pilot phase
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Melis (R/W) port of the unit GONE
CONF.PHASE.RDS -180..+180 Sets the RDS phase
CONF.PROBE.PFWD Ss Adjusts the forward power of the RF probe
CONF.PROBE.PREF mä Adjusts the reflected power of the RF probe
Set the triggering threshold of the PSU
CONF.PSU_TEMP.MAX ORW O) [0..999] En
CONF.PWR * | RW | [0.999] Set the Power. from "0" .. "9999"
x Set the max power of the transmitter
OR RMS ORW a CONF.PWR. Limited by SYS.PAVL
CONF.RF "ON" or "OFF" ON => Enable RF OFF => Disables RF
CONF RFPRESENT MIN * [0.299] STAT.RF (presence RF) triggering
threshold; default value: 0
CONF SBY * "ON" or "OFF" Enables the standby mode. Read only for
Helios FM
CONF.STATE.CLIP
| RW | "ON" or "OFF" Enables/disables the Hard Clipper
CONF.STATE.LIMIT | RW | "ON" or "OFF" Enables/disables the FM limiter
CONF.STATE.MPXPWR | RW | "ON" or "OFF" Enables/disables the MPX Power limiter
e i ‘i Sets the voltage for all power supplies;
a o e Sets the voltage for power supply 1;
CONF.VOLT2 XX.X X=[0..9] or "STOP" Stops control. Send STOP to start again.
(1500 & 2000 W modules only)
Set the VSWR alarm threshold. Use a 3
cannot sent "2" or "1.4".
Working mode in case of VSWR overshoot.
WARNING = triggers a simple Warning.
"WARNING" or WARN/FAULT = triggers a fault but does
CONF.VSWR_TRIG "EAULT/WARN" or "FAULT" not trigger the reflected protection. FAULT =
R
R
R
triggers a fault and the reflected protection
triggers a VSWR. fault. Default value:
FAULT
CONF.VSWRTRIP * | RW | "ON" or "OFF" Enables/disables reflected power safety
W
W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
IW
IW
IW
R/W
R/W
7.2.5. Alarm commands
Greyed out commands are Helios FM only commands.
Commands in bold are Goliath FM and Helios FM with integrated amplifier (850 W to 2000 W) only
commands.
Access Possible value on the serial
Medals (R/W) port of the unit COLLIS
ALARM.CUR1
"ON" or "OFF" Indicates the PSU 1 current is over the max
threshold.
ARI ne tt nm Indicates the PSU 2 current is over the max
ER GAS threshold. (1500 & 2000 W modules only)
ALARM.FAN1 "ON" or "OFF" Fan 1 alarm; speed is too slow
ALARM.FAN2 OR "ON" or "OFF" Fan 2 alarm: speed is too slow
ALARM.BATLOW OR "ON" or "OFF" Indicates if the NVRAM battery's level is OK
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NAME Access Possible value on the serial ere
(R/W) port of the unit
ALARM.FAULT "ON" or "OFF"
ALARM.HEAT1
ALARM.INPUTSWITCH ME
ALARM.LINE1 OR "ON" or "OFF" ON => no signal on the input LINE1
ON => critical alarm OFF => => No alarm (3
dB, VSWR)
"ON" or "OFF" ON => radiator temp alarm, OFF => No alarm.
EE eee 7 Indicates if the current audio input corresponds
ONO Oe to the highest priority channel
ALARM.LINE2 "ON" or "OFF" ON => no signal on the input LINE2
ALARM LIST Returns the list of current alarms in ASCII
format
ALARM.MPX1 OR "ON" or "OFF" ON => no signal on the input MPX1
ALARM.MPX2 ORO "ON" or "OFF" ON => no signal on the input MPX2
EE i Indicates whether the input power is too high
ALARM.OVDR ORO ON" or "OFF (ON) or not (OFF)
ALARM.PIN | oR | "ON" or "OFF" Indicates that the input power is too low
ALARM.PLAYER "ON" or "OFF" ON => no signal on the generator
ALARM.PLL "ON" or "OFF" Indicates whether the PLL is locked (OFF) or
unlocked (ON)
ALARM.PSU_TEMP
"ON" or "OFF" ON => PSU alarm on, OFF=> no alarm
ALARM.RDSSWITCH "ON" or "OFF" Indicates there was a RDS switch (auto mode
ALARM.SUPPLY1
only)
ALARM.SUPPLY2
O R "ON" or "OFF" PSU 1 state
| oR | "ON" or "OFF" PSU 2 state (1500 & 2000 W modules only)
ALARM TEMP1 OR "ON" or "OFF" Ge temp alarm (thermocoupler) OFF => No
HAN" ne" " ON => temp alarm (thermocoupler) OFF =>
EE np SE E SE No alarm (1500 & 2000 W modules only)
DESEN i Indicates if auxiliary voltage is offset by more
ALARM.VOLT.AUX CR ON" or "OFF WEE
ALARM VOLT: COR ON => PSU 1 voltage is offset by more than
10% of the expected value
ON => PSU 2 voltage is offset by more than
ALARM.VSWR
ALARM.VSWRTRIP
"ON" or "OFF" 10% of the expected value (1500 & 2000 W
ALARM.WARN
modules only)
7.2.6. Input commands
"ON" or "OFF"
"ON" or "OFF" ON => VSWR Alarm, OFF => No VSWR alarm
"ON" or "OFF" Indicates if there has been a VSWR trip fault
ON =>Internal Alarm (warnings) OFF=> No
"ON" or "OFF" alarm. (fan, current, voltage, power supply,
temperature, radiator, ambient temp)
These commands are Helios FM only commands.
Access ` Possible value on the
DOS (R/W) serial port of the unit GENE
INPUT.AUDIOGEN.FREQ 0 ~ 100000.00 delta phase = freq audio / 200000
INPUT.AUDIOGEN.LEVEL -100.00 ~ 12.00 Audio level
INPUT.AUDIOGEN.PREAC "0" or "50" or "75" Sets the value of the pre-emphasis
OFF" or > ee or 'L+R" | Type of generated MPX signal
INPUT.AUDIOGEN.STATE R
/W
"NONE" or "FAULT" or ;
INPUT.LINE1.ALARM "WARNING" Alarm generated upon loss of signal on the input
INPUT.LINE1.DRIVE
-6.00 to 6.00 Drive setting, allows an increase of the input audio
| | level without changing the deviation setting.
INPUT.LINE1.FLT "0" or "15" or "16" or "17" | Configuration of the audio filter
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Possible value on the
serial port of the unit
Access
(R/W)
NAME Comments
INPUT.LINE1.LEFT.PEAK
Gives the left audio input max peak value over 100
-100 ... 28 Se
milliseconds
um ... 28 Gives the left audio input max peak value over 1
second.
Internal numerical gain. For AES, between -20 and
RAN eee 0; for ANA between -18 and +18
Detection of silence on the input after timeout. If
INPUT.LINE1.LEFT.PKMAX
INPUT.LINE1.LEVEL
INPUT.LINE1.LOST "YES" or "NO" ‘Yes’, an alarm may be sent depending on the
setting for INPUT.LINE1.ALARM.
INPUT.LINE1.PREAC 0;50;75 Sets the value of the pre-emphasis
INPUT.LINE1.PRESENCE
"NONE" or "L" or "R" or ; Dë )
"L&R" Indicates audio signals are present on input 1
Gives the right audio input max peak value over 100
-100 ... 28 Sp
milliseconds
Gives the right audio input max peak value over 1
-100 ... 28
second.
R/W XXX=[0...30] Back delay on the channel with the highest
configurable priority.
XXX=[1...120] Switching delay when loss of audio 1
0..7 ; O=disabled Priority of each audio channel (7= highest priority)
"L" or "R" or "ANY" or Sets on which channel (LR or L+R) silence
"BOTH" detection must be conducted for the audio input 1
-90...000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on channel 1
Sets the offset between left and right channels (+3 =
R/W -3.00 to 3.00 left channel level is 3 dBu higher than right channel
level)
"ANA" or "AES" "OFF" oo the type of audio signals present on input
EE f Alarm generated upon loss of signal on the input
"WARNING" J p g p
R/W -6.00 to 6.00 Drive setting, allows an increase of the input audio
level without changing the deviation setting.
INPUT.LINE1.RIGHT.PEAK
INPUT.LINE1.RIGHT.PKMAX
INPUT.LINE1.SW.BACKDELA
INPUT.LINE1.SW.DELAY
INPUT.LINE1.SW.PRIO
INPUT.LINE1.SW.SILENCE
INPUT.LINE1.SW.THRESH
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INPUT.LINE1.TRIM
INPUT.LINE1.TYPE
INPUT.LINE2.ALARM
a
=
INPUT.LINE2.DRIVE
INPUT.LINE2.FLT R/W 0;1;2 0=15;1=16;2=17 Configuration of the audio filter
Gives the right audio input max peak value over 100
-100 ... 28 ie
milliseconds
Gives the right audio input max peak value over 1
-100 ... 28
second.
Internal numerical gain. For AES, between -20 and
KS Ae 0: for ANA between -18 and +18
Detection of silence on the input after timeout. If
INPUT.LINE2.LEFT.PEAK
INPUT.LINE2.LEFT.PKMAX
INPUT.LINE2.LEVEL
INPUT.LINE2.LOST "YES" or "NO" ‘Yes’, an alarm may be sent depending on the
setting for INPUT.LINE2.ALARM.
INPUT.LINE2.PREAC 0;50;75 Sets the value of the pre-emphasis
INPUT.LINE2.PRESENCE
BONE o KS Indicates audio signals are present on input 2
Gives the right audio input max peak value over 100
-100 ... 28 Se
milliseconds
INPUT.LINE2.RIGHT.PKMAX 100 ... 28 — BEER DERNS ICE TOUS
INPUT.LINE2.SW.BACKDELA XXX=I0...30] Back delay on the channel with the highest
Y configurable priority.
INPUT.LINE2.SW.DELAY XXX=[1...120] Switching delay when loss of audio 2
INPUT.LINE2.SW.PRIO 0..7 ; O=disabled Priority of each audio channel (7= highest priority)
INPUT.LINE2.RIGHT.PEAK
D
=
"L" or "R" or "ANY" or Sets on which channel (LR or L+R) silence
EE "BOTH" detection must be conducted for the audio input 2
INPUT.LINE2.SW.THRESH -90...000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on channel 2
Sets the offset between left and right channels (+3 =
INPUT.LINE2.TRIM R/W -3.00 to 3.00 left channel level is 3 dBu higher than right channel
level)
INPUT LINE? TYPE OR "ANA" or "AES" "OFF" GER the type of audio signals present on input
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(R/W) serial port of the unit
INPUT.MPX.SW.BACKDELAY XXX=[0...30] ieee DEES
INPUT.MPX.SW.DELAY XXX=[1...120] Switching delay when loss on the MPX input
INPUT.MPX.SW.THRESH -90...000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on MPX 1
INPUT.MPX1.ALARM D EMCe S Alarm generated upon loss of signal on the input
INPUT. MES) DRIVE 6.00 to 6.00 Drive setting, allows an increase of the input audio
| | | | level without changing the deviation setting.
INPUT.MPX1.LEVEL -18.00...+18.00 Internal numerical gain
Detection of silence on the input after timeout. If
INPUT.MPX1.LOST "YES" or "NO" ‘Yes’, an alarm may be sent depending on the
setting for INPUT.MPX1.ALARM.
INPUT. MPX1.PEAK -150...150 Gives the deviation max peak value of the
| | 7 transmitted signal in kHz over 100 milliseconds
INPUT. MPX1.PKMAX mn 150150 Gives the deviation max peak value of the
| | Es transmitted signal in kHz over 1 second
n A Gives the composition of MPX1 on channel 3. R =
EE e e rer RDS ; MO = Mono ; ST = Stereo ; S = SCA
INPUT.MPX1.SW.PRIO 0..7 ; O=disabled Priority of each audio channel (4= highest priority)
INPUT.MPX1.TYPE R/W a SE OF | Sets the type of signal on the MPX1 input and
| i "BDS4SCA" or "SCA" applies the corresponding filter
INPUT.MPX2.ALARM oe e = Alarm generated upon loss of signal on the input
INPUT MPX2 DRIVE enn pm Drive setting, allows an increase of the input audio
| | Les level without changing the deviation setting.
INPUT.MPX2.LEVEL -18.00...+18.00 Internal numerical gain
Detection of silence on the input after timeout. If
INPUT.MPX2.LOST "YES" or "NO" ‘Yes’, an alarm may be sent depending on the
setting for INPUT.MPX2.ALARM.
Gives the deviation max peak value of the
spillage ule ceil OR ees transmitted signal in kHz over 100 milliseconds
Gives the deviation max peak value of the
ee rn eh transmitted signal in kHz over 1 second
MO" or "MO+R" or
" u At NEEN Gives the composition of MPX2 on channel 3. R =
MERS be oT ei RDS ; MO = Mono ; ST = Stereo ; S = SCA
ST+R" or "ST+R+S
INPUT.MPX2.SW.PRIO 0..7 ; O=disabled Priority of each audio channel (4= highest priority)
"MO" or "ST" or "ST+R+S" or
INPUT.MPX2.TYPE R/W "ST+R" or "RDS" or
Comments
INPUT.MPX2.PRESENCE
Sets the type of signal on the MPX1 input and
applies the corresponding filter
"RDS+SCA" or "SCA"
"NONE" or "FAULT" or Alarm generated upon loss of signal on the
INPUT PLAYER DRIVE 000 Drive setting, allows an increase of the input audio
level without changing the deviation setting.
INPUT.PLAYER.FLT 0;1;2 0=15;1=16;2=17 | Configuration of the audio filter
INPUT.PLAYER.LEFT.PEAK um ... 28 Gives the left audio input max peak value over 100
milliseconds
8
INPUT. PLAYER LEET.PKMAX mn 100 2 SE left audio input max peak value over 1
INPUT.PLAYER.LEVEL Internal numerical gain
Detection of silence on the generator after timeout.
INPUT.PLAYER.LOST "YES" or "NO" If ‘Yes’, an alarm may be sent depending on the
setting for INPUT.PLAYER.ALARM.
INPUT.PLAYER.PREAC 0;50;75 Sets the value of the pre-emphasis
INPUT.PLAYER.PRESENCE O R | OFF or "L" or "R" or "L&R" | Indicates audio signals are present on the player
INPUT.PLAYER.RIGHT.PEAK 100 ... 28 Gives the right audio input max peak value over 100
milliseconds
INPUT.PLAYER.RIGHT.PKMA mn 100 28 Gives the right audio input max peak value over 1
X B second.
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NAME Access Possible value on the
(R/W) serial port of the unit
INPUT. PLAYER SAMPLING "44" or "48" or "96" SEN frequency of the internal player audio
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.BACKDEL R/W XXX=[0...30] Back delay on the channel with the highest
AY configurable priority.
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.DELAY XXX=[1...120] Switching delay when loss of audio 1
Comments
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.PRIO 0..4 ; O=disabled Priority of each audio channel (7= highest priority)
"L" or "R" or "ANY" or Sets on which channel (L,R or L+R) silence
EE OILENCE "BOTH" detection must be conducted for the audio input 1
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.THRESH -90...000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on channel 1
Sets the offset between left and right channels (+3 =
INPUT.PLAYER.TRIM R/W -3.00 to 3.00 left channel level is 3 dBu higher than right channel
level)
7.2.7. Encoder commands
These commands are Helios FM only commands.
NAME Access Possible value on the serial port of TE
(R/W) the unit
CODER.19KOUT.LEVEL R/W 0...8: 0=OFF Enables/disables and sets the rear panel
19 kHz level output
"AUTO" or "LINE1" or "LINE2" or
"TUNER" or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or
"TUNER1" or "TUNER2" or "PLAYER"
or "GENE"
"NONE" or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or
CODER.CURRENT.RDS "TUNER1" or "TUNER2" or Indicates the channel used by the exciter.
"INTERNAL"
"NONE" or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or
CODER.CURRENT.SCA "TUNER1" or "TUNER2" or Indicates the channel used by the exciter.
"INTERNAL"
CODER.CURRENT.AUDIO Indicates the channel used by the exciter.
"STEREO" or "MONO" or "MONO L'or | Configuration of the audio on MPX
ES "MONO Ri STEREO; MONO;MONO L
CODER RDS BACKUP R/W "AUTO or "MANU" RDS is automatically or manually added
on loss of RDS in MPX
"AUTO" or "LINE1" or "LINE2" or
"TUNER" or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or a
CODER.SELECT.AUDIO R/W "TUNER" or "TUNER2" or "PLAYER" Imposes a specific input.
or "GENE"
“OFF” or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or
CODER.SELECT.RDS "TUNER1" or "TUNER2" or Channel to use, ‘OFF’ disables the RDS
"INTERNAL"
“OFF” or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or an
CODER.SELECT.SCA "TUNER1" or "TUNER?" Channel to use, ‘OFF’ disables the SCA
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7.2.8. RDS commands
These commands are Helios FM only commands.
-Acce Possible value
NAME ss on the serial Comments
(R/W) port of the unit
ascii Dynamically sets the PS text. Text with Tags
A [0x21...0x7E] | <ITEM.TITLE>, <ITEM.ARTIST>, ...
XX, XX List of alternative frequencies (26 max). Enter frequencies
RDS.ALTDSN.AF R/W XX=[87.5 ? | Er:
~108.00] as 5 character values. Ex: 89.70 or 103.2
Numerical function that drives an RDS receiver’s audio
RDS.ALTDSN.DI R/W 0-15 stage to adjust audio decoding depending on the type of
audio channel (mono, stereo,
Group sequence: 0A => 0, 2A=>4, 10A=>20 (32 max)
Indicates which DSN sent by UECP is copied to the ALT
memory
Numerical flag that automatically modifies the sound level
RDS.ALTDSN.MS R/W "O" or "1" of an RDS receiver depending on the broadcast program
(1 = music, 0 = speech)
XXXX Enables RDS to identify the station when searching the
X=[0..9;A...F] | frequency using AF or EON-AF code
XXXX : ne
X=(0..9:A...Z] Station name; with 8 characters
AA XX
RDS.ALTDSN.GS ENCE
R/W
RDS.ALTDSN.ID RW | X; X=[1...8]
+
|
O
O
RDS.ALTDSN.PI
W
RDS.ALTDSN.PS W
RDS.ALTDSN.PTY
RDS.ALTDSN.PTYN
D
=
Program type as set by the RDS standard
X
a Program type name
X=[0..9:A...Z] gram typ
X
VX:
X=[0..9:A..Z]
R/
R/
R/
/
W
RDS.ALTDSN.RT W
R
radiotext
"OFF" or "TA"
RDS.ALTDSN.TATP R/W or "TP" or Enables/disables TA and TP services
"TATP"
Sets the command that modifies <APPOINTMENT>;
RON MENDOTA [A-Z] | default value: APPOINTEMENT
Sets the command that modifies <CHAT.CENTER>;
RDS.CHAT.CENTER.STR [A...Z] default value: CHATCENTRE
RDS CHAT STR [A...Z] SC command that modifies <CHAT>; default value:
RDS.CT.EN "ON" or "OFF" | Enables/disables the Clock time function
RDS.CT.OFESET R/W 2424 Time offset in number of 30 minute periods. Ex: for an
offset of 90 minutes, set 3
"MAIN" or
RDS.DSN
x
=
"ALT" transmit the DSN 1 or 2 to the exciter
| Az | the command that modifies <EMAIL.HOTLINE>:;
i default value: EMAILHOTLINE
Sets the command that modifies <EMAIL.OTHER>: default
UU value: EMAILOTHER
Sets the command that modifies <EMAIL.STUDIO>;
U default value: EMAILSTUDIO
Sets the command that modifies GET DATA>; default
oa value: GETDATA
Sets the command that modifies <IDENTIFIER>; default
gë value: IDENTIFIER
RDS.EMAIL.HOTLINE.STR
RDS.EMAIL.OTHER.STR
RDS.EMAIL.STUDIO.STR
RDS.GET_DATA.STR
RDS.IDENTIFIER.STR
Sets the command that modifies
RDS.INFO.ADVERTISEMENT.STR <INFO.ADVERTISEMENT >: default value:
ADVERTISEMENT
Sets the command that modifies <INFO.ALARMs>; default
value: ALARMINFO
Sets the command that modifies <INFO.CINEMA>: default
| value: CINEMA
Sets the command that modifies
<INFO.DAILY_DIVERSION>: default value:
DAILYDIVERSION
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RDS.INFO.ALARM.STR
RDS.INFO.CINEMA.STR
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
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RDS.INFO.DAILY_DIVERSION.STR R
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NAME ss on the serial Comments
(R/W) port of the unit
Sets the command that modifies <INFO.DATE_TIME>;
ae default value: DATETIME
RDS. INEO.HEALTH.STR SE that modifies <INFO.HEALTH>; default
Sets the command that modifies
<INFO.STOCKMARKET>; default value: STOCKMARKET
ee Kë modifies <INFO.WEATHER> ; ;
Sets the command that modifies
ee IZ | <ITEM.TRACKNUMBERs: default value: TRACKNUMBER
R/W
R/W
XX, XK | List of alternative f ies (26 Enter f
RDS.MAINDSN.AF XX=[87.5 ist of alternative requencies ( max). Enter frequencies
~108.0] as 5 character values. Ex: 89.70 or 103.2
Acce Possible value
Numerical function that drives an RDS receiver's audio
0-15 stage to adjust audio decoding depending on the type of
audio channel (mono, stereo, ...)
AAT AA oh 8 Ss
RDS.MAINDSN.GS R/W Group sequence: 0A => 0, 2A=>4, 10A=>20 (32 max)
RDS.MAINDSN.DI
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Acce Possible value
NAME SS on the serial
(R/W) port of the unit
Comments
Indicates which DSN sent by UECP is copied to the MAIN
memory
Numerical flag that automatically modifies the sound level
RDS.MAINDSN.MS R/W "o" or "1" of an RDS receiver depending on the broadcast program
(1 = music, 0 = speech)
value: MMSOTHER
RDS PHONE HOTLINE STR Sets the command that modifies <PHONE.HOTLINE>;
R/W [A...Z]
default value: PHONEHOTLINE
Sets the command that modifies <PHONE.OTHER>;
RDS.PHONE.OTHER.STR R/W [A...Z] default value: PHONEOTHER < S
RDS.PHONE.STUDIO.STR R/W CLA E Un PE"
RDS.PLACE.STR R/W [A...Z] Sets the command that modifies <PLACE>; default value:
XXXX Enables RDS to identify the station when searching the
BE ae X=[0..9;A...F] | frequency using AF or EON-AF code
XXXX a,
RDS.MAINDSN.PS R/W X=[0..9:A...Z] Station name; with 8 characters
RDS.MAINDSN.PTY Program type as set by the RDS standard
XXXX
RDS.MAINDSN.PTYN R/W X=[0..9:A...Z] Program type name
X..X 3 |
"OFF" or "TA"
RDS.MAINDSN.TATP R/W or "TP" or Enables/disables TA and TP services
"TATP"
RDS.MMS.OTHER.STR R/W AZ] Sets the command that modifies <MMS.OTHER>; default
PLACE
RDS.PROGRAM.EDITORIAL_STAFF.S pee Ge GM that modifies
TR R/W <PROGRAMME.EDITORIAL_STAFF>; default value:
EDITORIALSTAFF
RDS.PROGRAM.HOMEPAGE.STR R/W [A...Z] <PROGRAMME.HOMEPAGE>; default value:
HOMEPAGE
Sets the command that modifies <PROGRAMME.HOST>;
RW
Sets the command that modifies <PROGRAMME.NEXT >;
d
Sets the command that modifies <PROGRAMME.NOWS;
h mmand that modifies <PROGRAMME.PART:>;
RDS.PROGRAM.SUBCHANNEL.STR R/W [A...Z] <PROGRAMME.SUBCHANNEL>; default value:
SUBCHANNEL
RDS.PROGRAMME.FREQUENCY.STR | R/W [A...Z] <PROGRAMME.FREQUENCY>; default value:
FREQUENCY
R/W | 0...99 ` (Delen between 2 consecutive screens
R/W | [0...8] | Increment type of the frame. 0 = Word
Sets the number of repetition of string1. O=infinite
ascii Dynamically sets the 1° PS scroll line. Text with Tags
R/W | we gengt | <ITEMTITLEZ, <ITEM.ARTISTo. ... |
Truncated text
R/W Centered text
RDS.PS2.DELAY | RW | 0.99 | Delay between 2 consecutive screens
R/W Enables/disables string2
RDS.PS2.INCREMENT | R/W | [0...8] | Increment type of the frame. 0 = Word
R/W 0,,,16 Sets the number of repetition of string1. O=infinite
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NAME ss on the serial Comments
(R/W) port of the unit
Acce Possible value
ii Dynamicall he 2" P roll line. Text with T
Re RW | weg). Ox7E] Re. EMA. oe
Truncated text
Centered text
RDS.PS3.DELAY | RW | 0...99 | Delay between 2 consecutive screens
Enables/disables strings
[RDS.PS3.INCREMENT | Rw | [0...8] | Increment type of the frame. 0 = Word
Sets the number of repetition of string1. O=infinite
= , ,
et IT Tass
RDS.PS4.DELAY | R/W | 0...99 Delay between 2 consecutive screens "7
RDS.PS4.INCREMENT | RW | [0...8] | Increment type of the frame. O= Word ` |
ON/OFF
RDS.PS5.DELAY | RW | 0...99 Delay between 2 consecutive screens
Dynamicall h P roll line. Text with T
ROS POE TENT Ge
[RDS.PS6.DELAY | R/W | 0...99 | Delay between 2 consecutive screens "7
RDS.PS6.INCREMENT | Rw | [0...8] | Increment type of the frame. 0 = Won |
Dynamicall h P roll line. Text with T
RDS PURCHASE STR [A...Z] Se that modifies <PURCHASE>; default
RDS.SMS.OTHER.STR [A...Z] Eet Wee that modifies <SMS.OTHER>; default
RDS.SMS.STUDIO.STR [A...Z] Se modifies <SMS.STUDIO>; default
Sets the command that modifies
RDS.STATIONNAME.LONG.STR R/W [A...Z] <STATIONNAME.LONG»>; default value:
STATIONNAMELONG
Sets the command that modifies
RDS.STATIONNAME.SHORT.STR R/W [A...Z] <STATIONNAME.SHORT>:; default value:
STATIONNAMESHORT
Sets the command that modifies <VOTE.CENTER>;
RDS.VOTE.CENTER.STR [A...Z] Be E E E S S
Sets the command that modifies <VOTE.QUESTION>:
RDS.VOTE.QUESTION.STR [A...Z] EE R S
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7.2.9. Status commands
Commands in bold are Goliath FM and Helios FM with integrated amplifier (850 W to 2000 W) only
commands.
Comments
NAME Access Possible value on the
(R/W) serial port of the unit
STATION IB | "PRES"or"NOT PRES" | Indicates the presence of an external 10 MHz
STAT IPPS | R | "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" Indicates the presence of an external 1 PPS
STAT.DCOK1
STAT.DCOK2
STAT.INTERLOCK
"INTERNAL" or "EXTERNAL" | Indicates the 10 MHz switch position
"1+OPT" or "1+2" or "2+OPT" | Indicates the channels used for channels 1 and 2
"ON" or "OFF" jus if the PSU 1 of the amplifier is "ON" or
Indicates if the PSU 2 of the amplifier is "ON"
or "OFF" (1500 & 2000 W modules only)
ECS
O R |
R f "CLOSE" or "OPEN"
R | "OPEN" or "CLOSE"
STAT.PLL | R | "LOCK" or "UNLOCK"
STAT.PREFMAX Ip "ON" or "OFF"
STAT.RF | R | "PRES" or "NOT PRES" [RF present at the output of the um |
O R
O R |
"ON" or "OFF"
STAT.LINK
Indicates if the input power is greater than the
hardware threshold
E sell i Indicates if the reflective protection safety is
ON" or "OFF enabled
"ON" or "OFF" State of the temperature safety of pallet 1
NP nm State of the temperature safety of pallet 2 (1500
ANO ORT & 2000 W modules only)
"ON" or "OFF" State of the RF switch
STAT.SECPIN "ON" or "OFF"
STAT.SECPREF
STAT.SECTEMP1
STAT.SECTEMP2
STAT.SWRF
7.2.10. Communication board commands
Access Possible value on the serial port
(R/W) of the unit Aene
NAME
Gateway between the serial port and the CAN bus.
ID,CMD,DATA ; ID=[0...9]; ID=recipients address; TABLE=table containing the
CMD=[0...FF] DATA=[0..9 ; A...Z]" | command; CMD=command number; DATA=parameter
value. The list of tables/commands is available on request.
CAN.SCAN | RW | — | Returns the list of units present of the CAN bus.
Commands related to options are only available when the option is present.
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7.3. HyperTerminal connection
With Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7, launch the HyperTerminal:
Start > Programs > Accessories > Communication > HyperTerminal.
The following window appears:
Connection description
"`. Nouvelle connexion - types Ee?
Pele Editon | Alfchage Appel Tiæaotert
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Enter the connection name and click OK.
lt is recommended to enter the device name you want to contact.
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The next window appears:
Connection
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Select the serial port with which you want to connect to the equipment, then click OK.
Enter the port parameters as indicated, and click OK.
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Port settings
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You connection has been established, you can directly communicate with the device connected to the serial
port of your computer.
You can launch the commands described in this chapter. Typing the INFO command, the device must
display the following information (connected to a Goliath FM in this example).
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8.1. Overview
The Ecreso CD includes the Engi application which enables the transmitters configuration with a simple
serial connection to a PC.
On the transmitter’s page, click the control interface link to download the zipped file to your PC.
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Extract the .exe file. You do not need to install it, simply double-click on ENGI_REV_xxx.exe to launch the
application.
Connect the Helios FM front or rear panel serial port to a RS-232 port on the PC using a straight cable with a
female connector for the PC and a male connector for the transmitter, or with the IP optional board is present
on the Helios FM, connect both the transmitter and the PC to the network.
8.2. Using the application ee ere DER
8.2.1. Connection File Edit Tools More...
After launching the application, the connection window pops up. alto or Aa | Gino
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For a serial connection, select the PC COM port and set the rate at 9600 ees
bauds, and indicate which port is used. ne E
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lf the transmitter is fitted with an IP interface, you can connect remotely:
select TELNET and enter the unit IP address, user name and password
as you would to access the embedded web site (see section 9.7.7).
Click the "OK" button.
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When connected, the unit information is automatically updated.
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With a serial connection, if the module is password protected, you will
enter the password before you can access all the functions.
8.2.2. Configuration
Once connected, click the “Start” button to retrieve RF values and
thresholds on the main page.
These values are described section 5.2.
Values that can be set are followed by the button Los Click this
button after having updated a value to send it to the transmitter.
A set of buttons give access to other parameters. Click on one of
them to open a window displaying associated parameters.
As long as the application is in “Start” mode, current values are
retrieved for all open windows.
Clicking “Stop” prevents retrieval of data; however, sending data to
the module remains possible.
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Audio input:
These values are described sections 5.4 to 5.8.
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Static RDS:
These values are described section
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Input Switch:
These values are described section 5.3.
Internal Generator:
) Internal Generator
These values are described section 5.8.
AGC/Limiter:
These values are described section 5.12.
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Maintenance:
This window gives access to information
specific to each module of a modular
transmitter (Helios FM + Goliath FM). The SELECT EQUIPMENT Equipment Type POP Serial Number
menu ‘Select equipment’ allows the selection of
the desired module. In the case of a compact
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LEDs give the overall status of the module and RF ALARMS | PSU | SECURITY | TEMP/FAN | CLOCKS |
a set of tabs present maintenance information. e
RF tab:
These values are described section 5.2. MEASURES
They are greyed out for compact transmitters;
they can be modified on the main window.
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Alarms tab:
Alarms are described in section 7.2.5.
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Security tab:
PWRMA TEMP
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PREF MAX LINK
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Temp/Fan tab:
[RF | ALARMS | PSU | SECURITY | TEMP/FAN | CLOCKS |
10M NOT PRES CLE INTERNAL
IPPS | NOT PRES 10M Operation | AUTO +
PLL LOCK
Events:
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1 ENABLED RF POWER
oo ENABLED RF POWER
oo ENABLED RF POWER
a ENABLED RF POWER,
oo ENABLED RF POWER,
a: CURRENT TOO HIGH
a CURRENT OK
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… SET FREQUENCY 101.30 MHz
… START ALARM INPUT SWITCH
… START WARMING
… CURRENTI TOO HIGH
START
… POWER FAILURE
… CURRENT1 TOO HIGH
… SET RF POWER=20 W
… ENABLED RF POWER
… START WARMING
21:01/01/11-00:00 …
22:01/01/11-00:00 …
23:01/01/11-00:00 …
24:01/01/11-00:00 …
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START ALARM INPUT SWITCH
START
POWER FAILURE
START WARMING
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Edit
Tools
With the application you may also save parameters, before
upgrading or as a backup for instance.
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Connect
e Select the Files / Save menu. Login ransmitter Type
e Select the location and name for the backup file. Default poet
name is module_type_serial_number.conf. Load CH)
To load a previously saved configuration, use the Files / Load
menu. Exit
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© Loading or saving a configuration file stops real time display of parameters. Simply click the “Start”
button on the main window to retrieve them again.
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9. THE EMBEDDED WEBSITE
9.1. Introduction
This function is available when the optional TCP/IP board is installed on the transmitter.
9.2. Connecting to the embedded web site
For remote access, connect to the transmitters embedded web site. Simply open a web browser (Google
Chrome, Mozilla Firefox ...) and enter the transmitter’s IP address in the address bar (set on the front panel).
© Though the web application is compatible with most browsers, performances vary greatly from on
browser to another. For this reason, we recommend you use Google Chrome. You may also use
Google Chrome Portable available on the Ecreso CD; this version can work without being installed on
your PC (it can be on a flash drive).
Select the language if necessary.
Enter the user name and password; the screen name is used to chat:
ser:
Password:
Screen Mame:
Remember me:
Enter user & password
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Two user levels are available:
e Administrator (Admin / admin by default). The administrator has full rights
e Guest (Guest / guest by default). The guest has read-only access to all pages except the user
management page.
Check the box to save connection information. This process is managed by the web browser cookies; login
and passwords are saved for 15 days.
@ Ir several users are connected at once, they all can send commands and change parameters. Le last
edit will always be taken into account.
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| Status Transmitter | RDS Data | Audio Backup System Save RADIO GAGA About Chat e
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The tool bar on top of the page enables access to all pages of the site: the user can view the status, access
receiver configuration, RDS data, audio backup, system configuration and chat.
Data can be both viewed and modified.
There are two indicators on the right of the tool bar. The one on top enables all connected users to know
about current notifications:
vi No current notification
KI A notification has been sent
my A notification has been processed
The one on the bottom shows the internal communication status between the TCP/IP board and the
transmitter:
KÉ Communication is OK
P Communication is down, the information of the site might be incorrect
The whole bar turns:
e Orange when the unit is in local mode,
e Red incase of communication loss for more than 30 seconds
e Blue when in standby mode.
A series of indicators on the bottom of the screen enables all connected users to know the transmitter
current status:
Local mode ® Fault vi Warning D sdBAam ED 1dE Alam E vw Alarm © Interlock 3 RF On SW
Local mode vi Transmitter in standard mode
my Transmitter in local mode
Fault P No fault
e Current fault alarm
Warning vi No warning
Co Current warning alarm
3 dB Alarm d No alarm
C Current 3 dB alarm
1 dB Alarm d No alarm
my Current 1 dB alarm
VSWR Alarme vr No alarm
P Current VSWR alarm
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Interlock vi Interlock not present
Gi
Interlock present
RF On vr RF disabled
my RF enabled
The menu on the left allows navigating to the various pages of each section.
Clicking on the double-arrow button |! hides the menu. Clicking on the button Biisi
displays it again. Easy Config
A section may include one or more pages; display of hide links to reach them
by clicking the buttons |=! or ei
The tool bar, the indicators and the menu will be available on all pages of the
site.
Main
Modulation
Input Select
Input Sources
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9.3. Viewing the Status
9.3.1. Main status
This page displays the main parameters of the transmitter (read-only).
Transmitter
Name: H2000W TEST
Frequency (MHz 1: 98.00
Power setting (NI 100
Forward power (WI 100
Reflected power Ci: 0.0
WOVE. 1.0
Peak Deviation (kHz): 75.08
Coder: Stereo
Current Audio: Line?
Current RDS: Internal
Current SCA: None
Inputs
Line 1 Left Peak (Ou 12.06
Line 1 Right Peak (deu: 12.06
Line 2 Left Peak (def: -3.95
Line 2 Right Peak (défi: -3.95
MPS 1 peak dEu: 12.03
MPX 2 peak deu: 12.03
Switched to Backup: ©
ROS Switched to Backup: véi
The "Switched to Backup" indicator shows:
& Main input is on
Py Switch to backup input
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9.3.2. Advanced measurements
Overview
Four graphs are available on this page:
RF spectrum
MPX output
Current input spectrum
Audio level
Overview
RF Spectrum RF Spectrum MPX Output
Audio / MPX Spectrum
Audio Levels
24h History
-400 kHz -200 kHz 200 kHz 400 kHz 20 kHz 40 kHz 80 kHz 100 kHz
MPX Out
Current Input Spectrum: Line 1 Le 150.00
| 75.00
0.00
5 kHz 10 kHz 20 KHz 25 KHz
74.81 kHz
e: -23.95 dB
On each curve, the button Le displays the abscissa and ordinate of a
specific point. Click and drag the abscissa’s label to view other points on the
curve.
Curves are displayed in dBr; the reference takes into account the drive and the trim.
For instance, if the actual input level is 12 dBu and the set input level is 12 dBu, the drive is set to -1 dB and
the trim is set to -0.1 dB, the left level will be displayed at +1 dBr and the right at +1.1 dBr.
The RF Spectrum page displays the same curve as on the overview page but on a larger scale.
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The Audio/MPX Spectrum page displays either of the selected curves:
Line 1
Line 2
MPX inputs
Audio backup
MPX output
<< Audio / MPX Spectrum
ents & ; j |
Line 2 lv
(Overview —
RE Spectrum
Audio { MPX Spectrum
Audio Levels
(24h History
The Audio levels page displays the same curve as on the overview page but on a larger scale.
Status EI Audio Levels
Advanced Measurements E
Overview Audio Inputs MPX Inputs / Output
RF Spectrum
Audio IT MPX Spectrum Line 1 L Line 1 R
Audio Levels +10.00 +10.00
24h History 0.00 0.00
-100.00
+0.22 dBr
ref. 12.00dBu
Line 2L
+10.00
0.00
-100.00
+0.25 dBr
ref.-4.00dBFS
-100.00
+0.21 dBr
ref. 12.00dBu
Line 2 R
+10.00
0.00
-100.00
+0.25 dBr
ref. -4.00dBFS
-100.00
-0.04 dBr
ref. 12.00dBu
MPX Out
150.00
* -100.00
-6.04 dBr
ref. 12.00dBu
Audio Deviation (kHz): 67.90
Pilot Deviation (kHz): 7-1
RDS Deviation (kHz): 4.0
SCA Deviation (kHz): 0.0
Red lines the reference level. On the MPX outputs graph, the reference level is the total deviation, which can
be set in the transmitter configuration pages. If the total deviation is changed, the audio levels page has to
be refreshed to display the new value.
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24 hour history
This page displays measurements over the last day (default view) or the last hour:
Direct power
Forward power
VSWR
Voltage
Current
Global efficiency
Mosfet efficiency
Ambient temperature
Preamplifier power*
Radiator temperature*
Fan speed*
* Available measurements vary depending on the power of the transmitter
Status el 24h History
Advanced Measurements EI
Forward power |“ | Clear Haten |
Forward power
2200 VW
Audio / MPX Spectrum
Audio Levels
24h History
Maximum
100 VW
Minimun
100 MV
de
To display a specific day or time, slide the abscissa’s label.
À button allows clearing the history.
@ Please note that these are Helios FM only readings: for modular transmitters, they do not include
measurements of the Goliath FM amplifier(s).
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9.4. Transmitter configuration
Transmitter |
Click the button — to access transmitter configuration pages.
This section displays the parameters of the transmitter so they can be updated.
Lave
When values have been changed, click the button = to save the new settings.
@ Ir the transmitter is in local mode (orange indicator at the bottom of the page), you will not be able to
modity settings.
9.4.1. Easy configuration
All basic parameters are available on this page. They are available on the front panel in the Easy mode.
Please refer to parameter descriptions sections 5.2 to 5.8 for more details.
Transmitter
Easy Config
Easy Contig RF is On: Set RF Off
RF Input Switch
RF On: vi Current Audio: MPX1
Frequency (MHz): 99.00 a] Select Audio: MPX1 R
Power setting (WI 50 a] Line 1 Priority: 7 4
Forward power (WI 50 Line 2 Priority: 6 4
Reflected power (WI 0.0 MPX 1 Priority: 5 4
VSWR.: 1.0 MPX 2 Priority: 4 sl
Audio Backup Priority (Player): |3 ra
Switched to Backup: La]
Modulation Inputs
Deviation (kHz): 77.71 Line 1 Left Peak {dBu}: 12.00
Total Deviation (kHz): 75.00 si Line 1 Right Peak (dBu): 11.99
Audio Deviation {kHz}: 63.90 A Line 1 Level (Ou 12.00 a
Pilot Deviation (kHz): 7.1 ai Line 2 Left Peak (cBFS): -4.01
Coder: Stereo wi Line 2 Right Peak (OPEC -4.01
Line 2 Level (dBF5): -4.00 ai
MPX 1 Peak (Bu): 12.03
MPX 1 Level (dBu): 12.00 =
MPX 2 Peak (Bu): 12.02
MPX 2 Level (dBu): 12.00 +
Main
With the button on top of the page, enable/disable the RF
Indicators show:
RF on & RF enabled
@ RF off
Switched to Backup @ Main input is on
e Switch to backup input
For a complete configuration, use the Main, Modulation, Input Select and Input Sources pages.
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9.4.2. Main configuration
Parameters
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Set RF parameters on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.2 for more details.
Parameters
Transmitter
Easy Config
Main
Parameters
Presets RF On:
Recent events
Name:
History
Frequency (MHz):
Power setting (VV):
Forward power (VV):
Reflected power (VV):
VSWR:
Available power (VV):
Power capability (VV):
Transmitter type:
Local mode:
Standby mode:
Indicators show:
RF On
Local mode
RF Present
Internal reflected limit
VSWR Trip alarm
Link input
Interlock input
RF is On: Set RF Off
Le] Power limit (W);
Tx8 RF Present Threshold (W);
99.00 > RF Present:
50 A 3 dB Threshold OT:
50 1 dB Threshold (W);
0.0 Auto 3 dB:
1.0
Internal reflected limit:
110 VSWR Threshold:
100 VSWR Trip:
HO1 VSWR Trip Alarm:
®© VSWR Trip Counter:
Link Input:
Interlock Input:
d RF disabled
P RF enabled
vi Transmitter in standard mode
iy Transmitter in local mode
al RF not detected
i RF detected
i Normal internal reflected limit
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ge Over the max internal reflected limit (“depending on
configuration of command CONF.VSWR_TRIG)
d No alarm
iP Current VSWR trip alarm
Pi Link disabled
Pi Active link
vi Interlock not present
P Interlock present
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Presets
Manage up to 8 presets on this page.
Transmitter
Easy Config =
Main Current Preset: 1 =
Parameters Switch with GPIO: Off we
Presets
Recent events Preset 1 Preset 2
Hist | l
Suy Frequency (MHz): 99.00 = Frequency (MHz): 98.00 <
Power (W); 3 2 Power (W): 0 =
Name: FM Transmitter Name: PRESET 2
RF Present Threshold (Wi 4 A RF Present Threshold (Wi 0 áj
3 dB Threshold (Wi 3 2 3 dB Threshold (W'): 0 2
1 dB Threshold (W'): 1 a 1 dB Threshold (Wi 0 £
Memory: 2 ge Memory: 0
Preset 3 Preset 4
Frequency (MHz): 98.00 S Frequency (MHz): 98.00 5
Power DT: 0 s Power (W): 0 £
Eight presets are available. For each, manually set the name, frequency, power and 1 dB and 3 dB alarm
thresholds or link each preset to a memory saved on the USD card.
When using memories, the whole
transmitter configuration is
associated to the preset: RF, input
and RDS configuration.
Memory
Version Date & Time
TAGS 11:55 AM HO FM Transmitter
To link a preset to a memory, click
the button, click “Rescan” to
display the content of the card and
select the slot of the memory.
You may override the present
content visible and editable on
screen.
card, see section 9.7.3.
On the top of this page, set the current preset and whether it can be switched with GPIOs (optional standard
GPIO board).
To manage presets 1 to 4 with GPIOs, select A inputs:
[Preset [Remote Control | Inputname [Common
CONF3(22) RC_COMMUN(24)
De me Top | RO communes
a re? | course | RC communes
a me 1 Goen | RC communes
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To manage presets 1 to 8 with GPIOs, select ‘8 inputs’:
[Preset | Remote Control | impuineme | Common
DCH OPT1A(20)
RC2 OPT2A(8)
RC3 CONF 1 (21)
)
e CONF26)
DC CONF3(22)
RC8 CONF6(11) RC_COMMUN(24)
For more details on GPIOs’ working principle and pinout, see chapter 10.
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Recent events
View the last 200 events on this page.
Transmitter
Easy Config
Main
Parameters Description
Presets
Recent events
History
Transmitter 07/04/2013 07:46:49 GMT Info Configuration Opmode OFF =
Equipment 07/04/2013 07:46:39 GMT Info Configuration VSVVR Threshold set to 1.6
Transmitter 07/04/2013 07:46:37 GMT Info Configuration VSVVR Threshold set to 16
Equipment 07/04/2013 07:41:24 GMT Info Configuration Audio Deviation set to 63.90 Lj
Equipment 07/04/2013 07:41:22 GMT Info Configuration RDS Source set to INTERNAL
Equipment 07/04/2013 07:41:22 GMT Info Configuration Audio Source set to LINE2
Equipment 07/04/2013 07:37:25 GMT Info Configuration Coder set to STEREO
Equipment 07/04/2013 07:37:23 GMT Info Configuration Audio Deviation set to
Sort Ascending
Click on a column title to display a menu that will allow you to sort
the column and to display or hide other columns.
Ieper Sort Descending
E
EJ Columns
Start
si
End
The event color gives its degree of severity:
E
OF 04/201 3 07:46:39 G
Equipment Severity
` Red: ST Transmitter 0704/2013 OF 46:37 G Source
S i Equipment 07/04/2013 07:41:24 G Event
` Yelow; di. Equipment 07/04/2013 07:41:22 G Description
Een ienent OF A OA OT A À eT
e Green: notice, end of a warning or error
e Grey: information
You may clear the log using the “Clear Log” button.
You may also export the log: clicking the “CSV export” button will create the file log_rt.csv in you download
directory.
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History
With this page, filter events according to dates and display a set number of results. A maximum of 1000
events are kept.
Transmitter
Easy Config
[M] Filters
Parameters | Search | | CSV Export |
Presets Limit: 10 $
Recent events From: 7/4/13 fe
History =
a z To: 7/4/13 o
Transmitter 07/04/2013 07:46:53 GMT Info Configuration Opmode
“Transmitter 07/04/2013 07:48:53 GMT ee Ce RF Present ce
Equipment 07/04/2013 07:46:49 GMT RF Present
Transmitter 07/04/2013 07:46:49 GMT Info Configuration Opmode OFF
| Transmitter 0704/2013 07:46:49 GMT Error Alarm RF Present OFF [TX.PRAD=0]
Equipment 0704/2013 07:46:39 GMT Info Configuration VSVVR Threshold set to 1.6
Transmitter 07/04/2013 07:46:37 GMT Info Configuration VSVYR Threshold set to 1.6
Equipment 0704/2013 07:41:24 GMT Info Configuration Audio Deviation set to 63.90
Equipment 07/04/2013 07:41:22 GMT Info Configuration RDS Source set to INTERNAL
Results can be sorted and exported as with recent events.
The name of the filtered export log is log_filter.csv.
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9.4.3. Modulation configuration
Deviation
Set the deviation on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.9 for more details.
Transmitter Deviation
Easy Config
WEN Total Deviation (kHz):
Modulation Audio Deviation (kHz):
Deviation = Pilot Deviation (kHz):
SE RDS Deviation (kHz):
GC Limiter
SC4 Deviation (kHz 1:
Deviation (KHz):
Peak Deviation (KHz 1:
Settings
43.00
63.90
Z.I
4.0
0.0
74.87
74.88
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Set the RDS and SCA sub-carriers on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.11 for
more details.
Transmitter
Easy Contig
Main Coder:
Modulation ROS Source:
Deviation SCA Source:
SEM ROS Backup:
AG Limiter
Current Audio:
Current RDS:
Current SCA:
ROS Switched to Backup:
ROS Phase (fi:
19 kHz Output Level:
The "RDS Switched to Backup" indicator shows:
@ Main RDS input is on
KI RDS switched to backup input
Stereo
Internal
Off
Off
Line?
Internal
None
Lei
0.00
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AGC/Limiter
Set the limiter on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.12 for more details.
Transmitter
Easy Config
AGC Limiter
Main
Status: Off w Status: Off E
Modulation
Depth (dE): 0.00 Attenuation (dE: 0.0
Deviation : :
Settings Drive (dE): 4.00 a Max Deviation (kHz): 75 n
AGC/Limiter | Attack (dBys}: 8641 s Drive (dB): 0.0 S
Release (dB/s): 1.00 al
Threshold (dE): -20.00 s
Clipper MPX Power Limiter
Status: Off w Status: Off E
Clipping: © Norm. MPX Pwr (dE: 10.69
Clin ki 75 = Predict, MY Pwr (dei: 10.69
Attenuation (dE: 0.00
Target (dB): 0.0 si
9.4.4. Input Selection
Auto Switch
Set the priority of the various inputs on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.3 for more
details.
Transmitter
Easy Contig
es Line 1 Priority: 7 Si
Modulation Line 2 Priority: 6 Si
Input Select MPX 1 Priority: 5 A
Auto Switch HEN 2 Priority: 4 Si
SN SE Audio Backup Priority (Player): 3 EA
Select Audio: MPX1 ¥
Current Audio: MPX1
Switched to Backup: ©
The "Switched to Backup" indicator shows:
@ Main input is on
Py Switch to backup input
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Silence Detector
Set silence detector parameters for various inputs on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions
section 5.3 for more details.
Transmitter Silence Detector
ESNE Unit display mode: Relative
E Line 1 Line 2
Modulation
Left (dr): -0.01 Left (dBr): -0.01
Input Select
Auto Switch Er) -0.01 Right (dBr): -0.01
Silence Detector Lost: No Lost: No
Threshold (dBr): -36 Al Threshold (dBr): -38 4
Silence: Right v Silence: Both ba
Delay (s): 5 ei Delay (s): 5 $
Back Delay (s): 0 A Back Delay (s): 0 2.
Trigger: None v Trigger: None #2
Fault: © Fault: ©
MPX Audio Backup
MPX 1 (der): 0.02 Left (dBr): -82.83
MPX 1 Lost: No Right (der): -82.95
MPX 2 (der): 0.02 Lost: Yes
MPX 2 Lost: No Threshold (der): -40 al
Threshold (der): -10 ra Silence: Left v
Delay (s); 5 a Delay (s): 5 A
Back Delay (Gi 0 a] Back Delay (s): 4 e
MPX 1 Trigger: None x Trigger: None w
MPX 1 Fault: © Fault: ©
MPX 2 Trigger: None b
MPX 2 Fault: ©
If the units are in the absolute mode, thresholds applied to Left and Right, and to MPX1 and MPX2 can be
different; however, only left and MPX1 threshold can be set.
“Fault” indicators turn red when there is a loss of signal on the input. Depending on configuration a loss of
signal will trigger a warning or a fault on the main status bar.
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9.4.5.
Input Sources
Line 1/Line 2
Set the analog input (Line 1) or the AES input (Line 2) on these pages. Please refer to parameter
descriptions sections 5.4 and 5.5 for more details.
Transmitter
Easy Contig
Main
Modulation
Input Select
Input Sources =
Une 1 `
Line 2
MI
Generator
AES levels are in dBFS.
MPX
Presence:
Input type:
Left Peak Max (But:
Right Peak Max (dBu):
Left Peak (Bu):
Right Peak (dBu):
Level (Ou)
Drive (dB):
Trim (dB):
Filter {kHz};
Pre emphasis fus):
Left+ Right
Ana
12.07
12.06
12.06
12.06
12.00
0.00
0.00
15
50
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Set the MPX 1 and MPX 2 inputs on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.6 for more
details.
Transmitter
Easy Config
Main
Modulation
Input Select
Input Sources =
Line 1
Line 2
MPX
Generator
MPs 1
Presence:
Peak Max (dBu):
peak (deu:
Level (Ou):
Drive (dE:
MPX 2
Presence:
Peak Max (dBu):
peak (Buy:
Level (Ou):
Drive (dE |:
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12.00
0.00
NONE
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Audio backup
Set the audio backup player on this page. The backup file is selected on the audio backup configuration
page (see section 9.6)
Transmitter Audio Backup
Easy Contig
Main Presence: Left+ Right
Modulation Left Peak Max (OBS: 2.71
Input Select Right Peak Max (ODEG 1 2.48
Input Sources Il Left Peak (OPEC) 2.71
Line 1 Right Peak (cBFS): 2.48
Line 2
FS Level (dBFS): -4.00 à
Audio Backup | Drive (dE): 0.00 =
Generator Il Trim cp 0.00 A]
Filter {kHz}: 15 E
Pre emphasis (US |: 50 Es
Generator
Set the internal generator on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.8 for more details.
Transmitter Generator
Easy Config
Main State: Off bl
Modulation Level (dEfs |: 0.00 ai
Input Select Frequency (Hz 1: 400.00 = |
Input Sources Pre emphasis (us): 50 Ne
Generator `
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9.5. Setting the RDS data
@ RDS data can only be set when the RDS license is enabled on the transmitter.
| RDS Data
9
Click the button - to access RDS data pages.
This section displays RDS parameters so they can be updated.
Save
When values have been changed, click the button = to save the new settings.
@ Ir the transmitter is in local mode (orange indicator at the bottom of the page), you will not be able to
modity settings.
9.5.1. Basic encoder
D This page is available when the Basic RDS option is enabled.
Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.13 for more details.
Parametres
Enter the ID of the main and the alternate DSN.
RDS Data
Basic Encoder
‘Settings n l DSN: Main
Wr
Main DSN Main DSM ID: 5 a
Alternate DSN =
Alternate DSN ID: 6 =
Clock time
Enable: F]
Offset: 0 e
Check the box ‘Clock time’ to send the time in the 4A group. Specify an offset if needed.
There is no need to add the 4A group to the group sequence.
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Main DSN / Alternate DSN
Set DSN parameters on these pages.
RDS Data
Basic Encoder
Settings PI: D
‘Main DSM pc.
Alternate DSH =
| PTY: T =
ME Speech bé
DI: 0 4
AF List: NO AF
RT:
PT YN:
Group Sequence: WO GS
TA: F]
TP: F
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9.5.2. Advanced Encoder
The advanced encoder can be set using serial commands (see section 7.2.8) or the web interface but not
with the front panel.
PS Scroll
Set the PS scroll on this page.
RDS Data EN
Basic Encoder PS 1 ps 2
Extended Encoder =] i `
vote Text: Helios FM Radio | Text: Po
Items Tags Repetition: 2 2 Repetition: 0 zs
Info Tags Enabled: Enabled: O
Miscellaneous Tags Canter: Center: d
Truncated: d Truncated: d
Increment: 2 s Increment: 0 5
Delay: 2 S Delay: 2 $
PS3 PS4
Text: Text:
Repetition: 0 s Repetition: 0 5
Enabled: d Enabled: d
Center: F] Center: O
Truncated: F) Truncated: F)
Increment: 0 £ | Increment: 0 =
Delay: 2 = Delay: 2 e
P55 PS6
Text: Text:
Repetition: 0 = | Repetition: 0 = |
Enabled: IT! Enabled: F)
For each line of PS text, set:
e Text: Text may include dynamic data (<ITEM....>, <INFO...>...) that will only be sent if filled in, and
for ITEM type fields if the validity time frame is correct.
e Repetition: Then encoder will repeat the line before sending the next one (max: 99 times).
Enabled: Check the box for the line to be sent.
e Center: When scrolling is done word by word, the encoder may center each word in the receiver
screen. Only applicable when ‘Word’ is the chosen increment
e Truncated: Set the number of scrolling characters. Scrolling may be done by word. In that case, the
encoder will detect whole words (identifiable delimiters are: ‘ ‘, ‘-', ‘,’), and fit as many whole words as
possible on each screen.
e Increment: When scrolling is done word by word, the encoder truncates words longer than the
display screen (longer than 8 characters). Only applicable when ‘Word’ is the chosen increment.
e Delay: Time laps between 2 consecutive screens.
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TAG pages
RDS Data
Basic Encoder Items Definition
Extended Encoder f :
Title: Title: SONGTITLE
PS Scroll
Items Tags Album: Album: ALBUMNAME
Info Tags Track Number: Track Number: TRACKNUMBER
Miscellaneous Tags Artist: Artist: ARTISTNAME
Composition: Composition: COMPOSITION
Movement: Movement: MOVEMENT
Conductor: Conductor: CONDUCTOR
Composer: Composer: COMPOSER
Band: Band: BAND
Comment: Comment: COMMENT
Genre: Genre: GENRE
Duration: 0
Dynamic fields presented on the ‘Items Tags’, ‘Info Tags’ and ‘Miscellaneous Tags’ pages display current
data in the left column and automation command definitions in the right column. Definitions should be
configured to match commands of the automation software application.
@ Each name must be unique.
@ Automation commands are case sensitive.
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Table of definition of commands
Categor RTplus classes MP3 id3v2 e
[item | ITEM.TITLE TIT2 TITLE Title of item
ITEM.ALBUM TALB ALBUM The collection name to which this track
OU e p E
E current level
(Oe eee
considered responsible for the work
classical music)
A movement is a large division of a
larger composition or musical form
ITEM.CONDUCTOR TPES CONDUCTOR The artist(s) who performed the work.
In classical music this would be the
conductor, soloists
| | ITEM.COMPOSER TCOM | COMPOSER Name of the original composer
| ITEM.COMMENT | COMM | COMMENT | Any comment related to the content `
e.g. "classical", "ambient-house",
"synthpop", "sci-fi", "drama", etc.
Info | INFO.NEWS | Headline S O
| CT INFO.NEWS.LOCAL | | Localnews, O S O
| | INFO.STOCKMARKET | | | Quote information — |
INFO.SPORT Result of a game, either as one tag
ne pS "Bayern Munchen : Borussia 5:5" or as
2 distinct tags
LINPOLIOTTERY | LLoen S O
INFO.HOROSCOPE ` |
N
JM LL bc
LINPOÉVENT II Llniosboutaneen č — |
INFO.SZENE e Information about scene (Hot locations
to be, ...)
| INFO.CINEMA | | | Information about movies in cinema ` `
Pp INFO.TV | Information about TV-movies
to chose between date and time)
pT INFO.WEATHER J | Information about weather `
INFO.ALARM An alarm information, typically an
official alarm send out while the alarm
flag is set
parallel to an audio advertisements
INFO.OTHER Other Information: Not especially
specified
|
STATIONNAME.LONG | | Name describing the radio station
|__| PROGRAM.NOW Po EPG info program now
|__| PROGRAM.NEXT Pp EPG info program next
PROGRAM.PART Part of the current radio show: E.g. one
of several parts of the
PROGRAM.NOW
D
| | PROGRAM.HOST Name of the host of the radio show
PROGRAM.EDITORIAL
_STAFF
PROGRAM.RADIO Information about radio shows: A link
towards another frequency with other
content (NOT AF list) May be one tag
(keyword##frequency) or two distinctive
tags
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Category RTplus classes MP3 id3v2 Description
| | PROGRAM.HOMEPAGE | WORS WWWRADIOPAGE Link to radio station homepage
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stations hotline
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stations studio
PHONE.OTHER Name and telephone number: Either as
one tag ("keyword##phone number") or
as two distinct tags
SMS.STUDIO The sms number of the radio stations
studio)
tag ("keyword##sms number") or as
two distinct tags
studio
EMAIL. iene Name and email address: Either as one
tag ("keyword##phone number") or as
two distinct tags
MMS.OTHER SS and mms number: Either as one
two GE tags
CHAT chat content: send by users to a
specific address and broadcasted by
the Radio Station
a | CENTER ae Ee where contributions to the
te shall be sent (may be url or sms)
bieten QUESTION A question (typically binary) which can
be answered by "yes" or "no" or "1" or
EA
E VOTE CENTER li url or sms number to send your answer
to
Descriptor PLACE Descriptor will always be the second
RT tag in a message. And will describe
the RT tag 1 in more detail
| | APPOINTMENT |__| Adde info about date and time
P| HOTLINE [| | Hotline number to call to get more info
IDENTIFIER TSRC ISRC Can identify any tag in RT1. For music
it is the: International Standard
Recording Code
(http://www. ifpi. org/isrc/)
Address can be an url or a sms- number
ae Retrieves either via a sms or url-link
more data about tag in RT1. (Info
request via Point to Point - unicast)
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Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong — 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France)
Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 — Fax +33 (0)5 57 928 929 — www.ecreso.com — [email protected] Gm
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual 10/2013
9.6. Audio backup configuration
@ The Audio backup can only be configured when the audio backup license is enabled on the transmitter.
To use the audio backup, copy up to 20 audio files in .wav or
.mp3 format at the root of an microSD card and insert the
card in the rear panel of the Helios FM card reader.
The reader is located on the TCP/IP board
Audio Backup
Click then the button -< to access the audio backup configuration page.
@ the transmitter is in local mode (orange indicator at the bottom of the page), you will not be able to
modity settings.
Audio Backup
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The page displays files available on the microSD card.
Select the sampling rate according to the desired audio file. If the selected rate is different from the audio file
rate, the audio backup will work but will not be optimized.
To select a file in the list, double-click on its name, the line will then turn blue. Double-click again if you wish
to unselect it.
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Click then the button = to lock in your choice; the line will turn green.
An audio file is now associated with the backup feature and can be set and selected like other audio inputs; it
is referred as Player (see sections 9.4.4 and 9.4.5).
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Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong — 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) afaQ
Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 — Fax +33 (0)5 57 928 929 — www.ecreso.com — [email protected]
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual 10/2013
When the Player is enabled, the selected file will play in loop and it name will be displayed as “Now playing’.
9.7. System configuration
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Click the button
to access system pages.
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