ETG5000

ETG3500

FM SOLID STATE TRANSMITTER WITH AUDIO CHANGEOVER OPTION

Rev. 07 − 11/03/2022
Cod. MAN1008UUK
USER MANUAL
Operative Office: via G. Amendola 9,
44028 Poggio Renatico (Fe) ITALY UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certified company
C.C.I.A.A. 101 216, C.Fisc. e P.IVA IT00415540384 Certificate No.102222A

We kindly remind you to register your product on http://www.elenos.com/product−

registration/

For further information and help please contact the Customer Service:

Elenos
Ph : +39 0532 829965
Fax : +39 0532 829177
E−mail : info@elenos.com
Internet web site : www.elenos.com

Elenos USA
2561 NW 74th Ave, Unit A−16, 33122 Miami (Florida), Ph +1 855−305−3058

We kindly recommend you to fill in the RMA module (ITA http://www.elenos.com/it/

elenos−rma/ o ENG http://www.elenos.com/elenos−rma/) and to report the apparatus
serial number (available on identification label).

Elenos s.r.l. declares that the equipment in this documentation complies with
1999/05/CE Directive.

For details see “CE Conformity” Section.

All copyrights are reserved, you may not reproduce any part of this manual, in any form, without
the express written permission of Elenos S.r.l.
 Revision history

no. Date (dd/mm/yy) Description

00 02/04/2012 First release
01 27/08/2013 Validity for ETG3500−ETG2500 transmitters
warranty management reference
User Interface section update
Alarm list update
Added transmitter internal views
Power supply dip−swicthes setting procedure
02 04/07/2018 User interface updated
03 16/12/2019 Model range updated
04 25/03/2020 Added FCC and IC certificate numbers
FCC ID: DDEETG5000 IC: 131A-ETG5000
05 09/10/2020 Added IC and FCC RF Exposure distance guidlines

06 11/01/2020 Added FCC and IC certificate numbers

FCC ID: DDEETG3500 IC: 131A-ETG3500

07 11/03/2022 Added Section 4.2.7 with AC hookup / wiring suggestions

Revision
 Index

1 Informative letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Personnel in charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Exclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Exemption from liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 First aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.1 Treatment of electrical burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.1.1 Extensive burns and skin cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.1.2 Less severe burns (1st and 2nd degree) . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2 Treatment of electric shocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2.1 If the victim is unresponsive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2.2 If the victim is responsive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3 Workplace characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.1 Room characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.2 Electrical system features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4 Exposure evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.4.1 Calculation in the free space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.4.1.1 Electric field values (V/m) as a function of power (W)
and distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.1 Identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.2 Assistance label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.3 Warranty label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.4 Serial number label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 Controls and connections overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2 Contnectors pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.1 EIA485 − Telemetry − Ethernet − Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.2 TC/TS − Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.3 Stereo L/R − AES/EBU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.4 Aux1 − Aux2 − MPX − MPX Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.5 RF Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.6 Line Input − Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 Index
 Index

4.3 Safeness algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4.3.1 Software’s protections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1.1 IPF (Intelligent Proportional Foldback) . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1.2 IPC (Intelligent Power Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1.3 Safety Management (“Lifextender”)R . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5 Block diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1 Block diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1.1 RF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1.2 Power Supply and Control section (all models) . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6 User instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.1 User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.1.1 Menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.1.2 TX Control Panel (Main Window) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.1.3 System Menu ! System Config (1 of 2 and 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . 44
6.1.4 System Menu ! Communication Port Set / System Info . . . 45
6.1.5 System Menu ! System Time / Clock Pwr Target 1 of 2 . . . 46
6.1.6 System Menu ! Clock Pwr Target 2 of 2 / Telemetry Config 47
6.1.7 Inputs Menu ! Base Band Levels / Change Over Inputs . . 48
6.1.8 Inputs Menu ! Input Sensitivity Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.1.9 RF & PWR Menu ! View TX Parameters (1 of 2 and 2 of 2) 50
6.1.10 Password Menu ! Password / Password Setting . . . . 51
6.1.11 Password Menu ! Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.1.12 Alarm Menu ! Alarm List / Event History . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.1.13 Alarm Menu ! User Alarm Data / User Alarms Timers 54
6.1.14 Alarm Menu ! Audio Trim and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.1.15 Diagnostic Menu ! UART 0 Info / UART 1 Info . . . . . . 56
6.1.16 Diagnostic Menu ! UART 2 Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.2 Alarms/Warnings/Status list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.3 External connectable devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3.1 Connecting to a LAN/PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3.2 Connecting to a Change Over/Audio Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7 Datasheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.1 Datasheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.1.1 Individual models specific parameters . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.2 ETG models layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.2.1 ETG 5200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.2.2 ETG 3500 ETG 2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.1.1 Periodic checks and replacements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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 1 Informative letter

1 Informative letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Informative letter
1.1 Personnel in charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Exclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Exemption from liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing an Elenos product.

ELENOS s.r.l. produces solid state VHF/FM sound broadcasting transmitters

ranging from minimum power of 10W to maximum power of 30kW, exchange
units, remote control units, etc.

The equipment has been produced to ensure constant performance over time
as long as periodical controls and essential maintenance works are carried out
as required.

However, before attempting any kind of operation an accurate reading of this

manual and of all relevant documentation attached is recommended to the user.

ELENOS s.r.l. Management

WARNING

This device can only be used by holders of

all the authorizathion provided by the com-
petent Authorities of the specific country.

Elenos s.r.l.

Informative letter 7
 1.1 Personnel in charge
This manual has to be intended as an integral part constituting the equipment, and
must be readily at hand to all the personnel responsible for its installation, use
and maintenance.
The installation, use and maintenance of the device concerned in this case
must be permitted exclusively to properly trained and qualified personnel,
who must have received the appropriate training on the use of the equipment and
who are aware of every possible risk occurring when operating with devices connec-
ted to dangerous voltage electrical networks, operating with high internal voltages
and generating high radiofrequency output power.
This manual does not claim to be a comprehensive collection of safety standards
required for the use of the equipment.
However, the user and the maintenance technician are required to know the
content of these manual and of all its connected attachments.
This equipment must be used only by holders of governmental licenses and/or
ministerial authorizations only.

1.2 Warranty
The products sold to the Customer by Elenos Srl are covered by a 24−month warranty
starting from the FOB date of shipment from Elenos Srl site; this warranty is granted
both to the Customer and to any other possible subsequent purchaser of the product
and covers any kind of fault caused by defective components of the product itself, as
long as it is maintained in an excellent controlled condition. It is essential to the effecti-
ve coverage of the warranty issued by Elenos Srl the registration of the product by
the Customer through the web site www.elenos.com/product−registration/.

In case the Customer detects a failure under warranty, he must give immediate written
notice to Elenos Srl and send the product at his own expense to the Elenos Srl hea-
dquarter or to the nearest qualified Elenos Srl centre; in case of shipment to its hea-
dquarter, the latter agrees to replace within the next 45 days for free the defective
component; in case of shipment to a qualified service Elenos Srl, the latter shall
refund the cost of the intervention on the faulty component on the basis of a fixes and
agreed tariff in advance between the customer and Elenos Srl. If the product purcha-
sed by the customer forms part of the so−called products “Reduced mobility” (weight
higher than Kg. 50 (110lb), the maintenance or replacement of the defective compo-
nent will be in the place where the equipment is located and will be done by the techni-
cians of the closer technical center qualified by Elenos Srl. All this after the evaluation
by a technician designated from Elenos on the presence of a case of exclusion from
the guarantee.

For details, please consult the Terms and Conditions documents.

8 Informative letter
1.3 Exclusion
The customer expressly accepts the exclusion from the terms of Elenos Srl warranty’s
coverage all damages caused by electrical discharges (lighting) and incorrect power sup-
ply voltages, as well as by the Customer’s negligence, carelessness or unskillfulness, or
by unauthorized staff maintenance operations or by replacements of original parts of the
equipment with new systems or spare parts not directly supplied by Elenos Srl or by its aut-
horized distributors, or by a use of the product other than those intended for the same pro-
duct, or from any action or fact attributed to third parties who have access to the product
for the same Customer’s approval or even without the Customer being aware thereof after
that the latter has received the delivery of the products.

The warranty expressly excludes coverage for damages caused by fires, floods, or other
natural disasters, wars, revolts, as well as in all cases the equipment becomes the mate
rial object of a crime.

The warranty is also expressly excluding coverage for damages occurred after the delivery
of the equipment by Elenos Srl to the carrier, being the Customer responsible for any risk
related to the transport, since its time−frames, costs and methods are chosen and covered
by the same Customer.

1.4 Exemption from liability

The customer is responsible for installation, maintenance and control products, as well as
verification that the climatic and environmental conditions, in which the products are pla-
ced, are suitable for their use and do not affect the operation. All in observance of Elenos
Srl’s manual attached to the product purchased, that must be the reference for the custo-
mer to require validly and effectively the replacement or repair under warranty. Conversely,
if the customer fails to observe the precepts contained in the instruction manual, as well
as the minimum care required to the normal user of such equipment, the guarantee granted
by Elenos Srl will not operate and the customer himself will totally assume the risk of any
damages occurred to the products.

Elenos Srl reserves the right to make possible changes to parts, details and accessories
that may be considered opportune to be done for the improvement of the equipment, or
to meet the needs connected to constructive and commercial requirements, in any
moment, without prior notice of it and without committing to upgrade immediately this
manual.

For details, please consult the Terms and Conditions documents.

Informative letter 9
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 2 Safety

Informative letter
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 First aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.1 Treatment of electrical burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.1.1 Extensive burns and skin cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.1.2 Less severe burns (1st and 2nd degree) . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2 Treatment of electric shocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2.1 If the victim is unresponsive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2.2 If the victim is responsive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3 Workplace characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.1 Room characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.2 Electrical system features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4 Exposure evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.4.1 Calculation in the free space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.4.1.1 Electric field values (V/m) as a function of power (W)
and distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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12 Safety
All ELENOS s.r.l products are compliant with the safety standards required for this type
of equipment.

2.1 Safety precautions

The user must follow also the safety precautions listed below:

D The original configuration of the equipment must absolutely not be modified. On

receipt of the same equipment it is essential to check whether the supply is compliant
with the order’s specific terms and in case of nonconformities please report it immedi-
ately Elenos Srl.

D Protective devices must not be disconnected (with exception of their replacement),

altered or modified without authorization.

D Check all protective devices periodically after the occurrence of a fault (e.g. devices
against excess voltage, against excess currents, circuit breakers, etc.).

D To guarantee safety of the personnel and to protect the equipment from damages it
is absolutely forbidden to put it into operation and/or to use it while the doors are open
and/or without the partial or whole presence of protection panels and/or without
grounding connection, which must always be of extremely high quality and in accor-
dance with regulations in force. It is also forbidden to disconnect and/or to alter the
equipment’s means of protection.

D Before starting any operation, the equipment must be disconnected from the mains.
Disconnection must be verified via visual inspection.

D The equipment must be powered exclusively with the appropriate voltage. An incor-
rect power voltage can cause irreparable damages to the equipment and to the per-
sonnel working with it. This same information is reported on the product’s nameplate,
which is generally located upon its casing. In no case must the name plate be
removed, even if the equipment is resold.

D The equipment must be powered by an electrical system which is compliant with the
regulations in force.

D On the equipment can be found further pictograms reporting safety warnings that
must be carefully followed by anyone that has to work with it. The lack of respect for
rules here described exempts the Constructor from all liability for all possible dam-
ages or accidents occurring to persons or property and place responsibility to the user
himself.

Hazardous voltage

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 The equipment is directly connected to the “building installation”

Between the equipment and the “building connection” there is an interposed structure

D To ensure a correct use of the equipment do not obstruct the ventilation grids. Do
not put the equipment close to heat sources, flammable products, or inside closed
installations lacking of a proper air circulation.

D It is required to observe general and firefighting rules for the place hosting the equip-
ment.

D Avoid any liquid contamination to the equipment. Always disconnect power supply
to the equipment before carrying out any cleansing operations. Do not use liquid
or spray detergents.

D Some components contain TOXIC SUBSTANCES, such as for example BERYL-

LUM OXIDE. Please be aware that in some countries rules for storing and disposing
of hazardous materials may apply.

D Following a visual check, if any component seems damaged, fractured or not intact,
the utmost care must be taken when coming in physical contact through hands or
other means with the equipment.

D Please ensure that any person in charge of the use or the maintenance of a trans-
mitter presenting one or more parts under hazardous voltage is able to perform arti-
ficial respiration and cardiac massage; all the staff must be trained on how to pro-
vide first medical aid in case of emergency. It is strongly advised to hang in a visible
position an informative panel reporting clear instructions regarding first aid’s proce-
dures for the rescue of people injured in a work accident and to supply rooms where
electrical equipment is present with first aid kits. It is strongly advised to organize
an intervention plan in order to ensure a quick connection with local public or private
first aid institutions so to be easily available for all the people hosted within the site.

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2.2 First aid
This paragraph does NOT represent a complete guide about first aid procedures, it is
rather intended as a brief summary to be used as a reference. It must be in fact an impel-
ling duty for all the personnel operating with this equipment to be capable of performing
appropriate first aid procedures in order to prevent avoidable deaths.

2.2.1 Treatment of electrical burns

2.2.1.1 Extensive burns and skin cuts
D Cover the area with a clean sheet or cloth.
D Do not break blisters, not remove tissue, not remove adhered particles of clothing,
or apply any ointment.
D Treat the victim accordingly to the type of shock suffered.
D Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
D If arms and legs are injured, keep them raised.
WARNING:
If medical aid is not available within one hour and if the victim is conscious and if it does
not present retching problems, administer a salt and soda liquid solution to be drank:
1 full teaspoon of salt and half teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate for every 250 ml (8.5 oz)
of tepid water, let the victim sip this solution slowly, for about four times (1/2 glass over
a period of 15 minutes passing).
Stop this operation if retching problems occur. Do not administer alcoholic solutions.

2.2.1.2 Less severe burns (1st and 2nd degree)

D Apply on the burns cool (not ice−cold) gauze compresses using the cleanest
available cloth.
D Do not break blisters, not remove tissue, not remove adhered particles of clothing,
or not apply any ointment.
D If necessary, put on clean and dry clothes
D Treat the victim accordingly to the type of shock suffered.
D Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
D If arms and legs are injured, keep them raised.

2.2.2 Treatment of electric shocks

2.2.2.1 If the victim is unresponsive
Place victim flat on his back on a hard surface
fig.a
A) Airways (fig. a):
D if the victim is unresponsive open the victim’s airways
D push the victim’s forehead backwards
D open the victim’s mouth if necessary
D check the victim’s breathing
B) Artificial respiration (fig. b): fig.b
D if the victim cannot breathe, perform artificial respiration
D incline the victim’s head backwards
D close the victim’s nostrils
D place your mouth on the victim’s mouth
D perform 4 quick blows
D remember to start breathing immediately

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 fig.c1
C) Circulation (fig. c1):
D check the victim’s pulse (fig. c1)
D if absent, start cardiac massage (fig. c2)
D compress the chest every 1.5 − 2 seconds
D if a rescuer is present, perform 15 compressions in approximately 80 seconds, + 2
quick blows
fig.c2
D if there are two rescuers, perform 5 compressions in approximately 60 seconds, + 1
quick blow (fig. c3)

WARNING:
Do not interrupt the rhythm of compressions when the second person is performing artifi-
cial respiration.

fig.c3 2.2.2.2 If the victim is responsive

D cover the victim with a blanket
D keep them as calm as possible
D loosen their clothing and place them in a reclining position

WARNING:
CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ALL CASES

2.3 Workplace characteristics

2.3.1 Room characteristics
In order to work freely on the equipment and to be able to perform the relative installation
or maintenance operations, it is necessary to keep a minimum distance from the walls on
all sides of the machine.

The room must be equipped with an appropriate system of clean and dust−filtered air ven-
tilation with a flow rate suitable for the characteristics of the equipment operating in the
room itself.

Outgoing exhausted air must be conveyed directly outside. If the duct’s length or size is
such to presume it may be causing a consistent loss of load to the air flow rate it is neces-
sary to add an extraction apparatus. At the conveyor’s outlet intrusion protection devices
must be provided against insects or other kinds of animals and suitable precautionary
measures against liquid or other materials intrusion must be applied.

The equipment can operate properly if the temperature ranges from −5oC to +45oC (23oF
to 113oF), with 95% RH non−condensing at +40oC (104oF).

2.3.2 Electrical system features

The electrical network installation has to be set in accordance with the regulations in force.
The power supply network must allow an appropriate power provision according to the
laws in force in the Country of installation on the quality of the electrical energy supply
service.

It is highly recommended to use a transformer/network separator and a reduction network

for discharging high voltage.

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Provide a protected under load disconnector (circuit breaker or fuses) with appropriate
disconnection power and capacity according to the absorption characteristics of the
equipment model.

Use cables of an appropriate size with respect to the rated absorbed current.

Earth connection must be performed according to the applicable laws.

Special care must be applied to the earth connection of the antenna system since it is
exposed to electrical atmospheric events.

Never forget that despite the earth connection of the equipment frame and the whole
antenna system, it is always dangerous to operate on the equipment in the event of bad
weather with atmospheric discharge. In fact, in the event of high energy discharge
(lighting), the equipment frame can instantly reach very dangerous voltage levels, due
to the earth connection inductance.

For this reason, the equipment should be installed in rooms accessible to maintenance
personnel only and for the time necessary for repairs and checks only.

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 2.4 Exposure evaluation
Exposure assessment requires the identification of electric field values in places where
the presence of people may occur.

The field values must refer to the type of stay and the exposed subjects, according to the
provisions of current legislation.

The identification of the electric field values can be carried out in various ways, depen
ding on the need for precision and the fact that one intends to perform a prediction, or a
subsequent verification.

We intend to provide below elements that may be useful in the evaluation and measure-
ments of electromagnetic fields, with particular reference to sound and television broad-
casting systems.

2.4.1 Calculation in the free space

A first approximate evaluation can be made by placing the following hypotheses:

i) source located in far field

ii) absence of obstacles

The first hypothesis (i) must be previously verified by applying the equation:

D
1. dw
l

where “d” represents the distance between source and evaluation point, “D” the physical
dimension of the source and “l” the wavelength of the field.

Under these hypotheses, the electric field at distance “d” from the source is:

Pt h
2. E= Pr h =
4pd 2

where “Pt” is the power transmitted (ERP) in the direction of the evaluation point.

Introducing the polarization of the electric field, impressed by the particular type of
antenna used in transmission, the relation 2 must be applied to the three components Ex,
Ey, Ez of the field; the expression of the total electric field becomes:

3. E= Ex2 + Ey2 + Ez 2

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In the specific case of broadcasting plants for sound and television broadcasting, the fol-
lowing recurrent characteristics can be found:

a. the source is not isotropic, so the ERP should be calculated in the direction of the evalua-
tion point

b. in the case in which the worst case of exposure is concerned, it can be applied the
expression 2 in which the maximum transmitted ERP power is considered, regardless
of the direction, ignoring the radiation characteristics of the antenna system in the hori-
zontal and vertical plane

c. the polarization of the field is almost always vertical in the case of systems for sound
broadcasting, while it can be vertical, horizontal or mixed in the case of television broad-
casting. In all cases, the decomposition of the power transmitted in the various polariza-
tion components and the subsequent recombination by means of formula 3 allows,
firstly, to disregard the polarization of the field and to directly apply the expression 2

d. in the case of multiple sources, the total expression

4. EtotN = 2
Etot1 2
+ Etot2 + Etoti2 + Etotn
2

The following table gives an indication of the first approximation of the field value as a func-
tion of the power (in W) transmitted by the source and distance (in meters); the values
shown (all in V/m) represent the worst case (see point)

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 2.4.1.1 Electric field values (V/m) as a function of power (W) and distance.

Power transmitted Distance from the source of the evaluation point

by the source (ERP)
in Watts 30m 50m 100m 300m 500m 1,000m 3,000m 5,000m 10,000m
98.4ft 164ft 328ft 984ft 1,640ft 3,280ft 9,840ft 16,400tf 32,800ft
1.864mi 3.107mi 6.214mi
1 0.18 0.11 0.05 0.02 0.01 −− −− −− −−
30 1.00 0.60 0.30 0.10 0.06 0.03 −− −− −−
50 1.29 0.77 0.39 0.13 0.08 0.04 0.01 −− −−
100 1.82 1.09 0.55 0.18 0.11 0.05 0.02 0.01 −−
300 3.16 1.90 0.95 0.32 0.19 0.09 0.03 0.02 0.01
500 4.08 2.45 1.22 0.41 0.24 0.12 0.04 0.02 0.01
1,000 (1k) 5.77 3.46 1.73 0.58 0.35 0.17 0.06 0.03 0.02
3,000 (3k) 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 0.60 0.30 0.10 0.06 0.03
5,000 (5k) 12.91 7.74 3.87 1.29 0.77 0.39 0.13 0.08 0.04
10,000 (10k) 18.25 10.95 5.48 1.82 1.09 0.55 0.18 0.11 0.05
30,000 (30k) 31.62 18.97 9.49 3.16 1.90 0.95 0.32 0.19 0.09
50,000 (50k) 40.82 24.49 12.25 4.08 2.45 1.22 0.41 0.24 0.12
100,000 (100k) 57.73 34.64 17.32 5.77 3.46 1.73 0.58 0.34 0.17
300,000 (300k) 100.00 60.00 30.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 0.60 0.30
500,000 (500k) 129.10 77.46 38.73 12.91 7.74 3.87 1.29 0.77 0.39
1,000,000 (1M) 182.57 109.54 54.77 18.26 10.95 5.48 1.82 1.09 0.55

Note: field values above 6V/m are highlighted in yellow; those ones that exceed
20V/m are highlighted in red.

Note: RF EXPOSURE SAFETY DISTANCE

RF Exposure Limits for Canada, according to IC regulation: setting to the maximum of the
output power of the apparatus, to guarantee the limits of exposure declared within this
document, it is necessary that the antenna gain used with this device should be 0dBi or less
and all persons should maintain a minimum separation distance of 14.6881m (1468.81cm)
for general uncontrolled exposure and general controlled exposure.
For FCC standards, a safety distance of 11.8009 m (1180.09 cm) is declared.

Limites d’exposition RF: en réglant au maximum de la puissance de sortie de l’appareil, afin

de garantir les limites d’exposition déclarées dans ce document, il est nécessaire que le
gain d’antenne utilisé avec cet appareil doit être de 0 dBi ou moins et toutes les personnes
doivent conserver une distance de séparation minimale de 1468.81 cm pour les expositions
générales non contrôlées et les expositions générales contrôlées.

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 3 CE conformity

Informative letter
3 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.1 Identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.2 Assistance label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.3 Warranty label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.4 Serial number label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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22 Safety
 3.1 CE conformity

For fi rst immission on the market, ELENOS s.r.l respects the procedures envisaged
by the 1999/5/EC Directive.
This includes the following:
D Technical documentation available exclusively to the Control Authority for 10 years
after the launch on the market of the last equipment produced for that type.
Such documentation contains the product description, the drawings, the electrical
diagrams, circuits, etc., the standards to which it complies and the list of technical
solutions guaranteeing observance and the reports of the technical tests performed,
proof of respect for production standards.
D Declaration of Conformity − supplied with the product.
D CE marking indicated on the product and on the documentation.
D Written technical report from the European Notified Body, contained in the Technical
File.
D Notification to the Authority of the member states where the product will be distribu-
ted.

CE conformity 23
24 CE conformity
CE conformity 25
 3.2 Labels

3.2.1 Identification label

It shows the key features equipment, such as: manufacturing company, product model,
power supply type and power consumption. Warning: do not ever remove this label.

3.2.2 Assistance label

It shows the main Elenos customer assistance contacts.

Note: this label may

! not be present.

3.2.3 Warranty label

Unauthorized removal or tampering of this seal (positioned over the screws) will make
void the warranty.

3.2.4 Serial number label

It shows the serial number of the equipment in numeric and barcode format. In addition,
a qr−code for the registration is displayed.

26 CE conformity
 4 Product description

Product description
4 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 Controls and connections overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2 Contnectors pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.1 EIA485 − Telemetry − Ethernet − Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.2 TC/TS − Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.3 Stereo L/R − AES/EBU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.4 Aux1 − Aux2 − MPX − MPX Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.5 RF Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.6 Line Input − Grounding 31
4.3 Safeness algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1 Software’s protections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1.1 IPF (Intelligent Proportional Foldback) . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1.2 IPC (Intelligent Power Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1.3 Safety Management (“Lifextender”)R . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Controls and connectors

27
28 Product description
 4.1 Controls and connections overview
Below, the list of connections and controls available in all the product line. The differen-
ces between the two rear panels shown, concern only the number of fans and the type
of RF output connector.

Front panel controls and connections 1 2 3 4

1) RF monitor 5) Remote/Local 5 6 7
2) Status LEDs 6) Pushbuttons
3) OLED dispaly 7) Telemetry
4) Control knob (encoder)

Rear panel connections

8 9 10 11 12

21
20
19
18
17

16

15 14 13

8) Telemetry 12) Fans 16) Stereo inputs 20) MPX monitor

9) TC/TS 13) RF output ⅞” 17) MPX inputs 21) EIA485
10) Profiles 14) AC Line input 18) Ax1 input
11) Interlock 15) Aux2 input 19) AES/EBU inputs

Product description 29
 4.2 Contnectors pin assignment
4.2.1 EIA485 − Telemetry − Ethernet − Interlock

EIA485 (DB9) − Cn no. 21, 7 Ethernet Connect. (EJ45) − Cn no. 8

Pin. # Function Note Pin. # Function Pin Function
1 Tx+ EIA485/422 1 TD+ 5 TCT
2 Tx− EIA485/422 2 TD− 6 RD−
3 Rx+ EIA485/422 3 RD+ 7 n.c.
4 Rx− EIA485/422 4 n.c. 8 RCT
5 Common Gnd (frame) Interlock Connector − Cn no. 20
6 Common Gnd (frame) Pin. # Function Type Note
7 Common Gnd (frame) 1 Common Gnd //
8 Common Gnd (frame) 2 Float Intlk 1 // //
9 Common Gnd (frame) 3 Float Intlk 2 // //

4.2.2 TC/TS − Profiles

TC/TS Connector (DB25) − Cn no. 9 Profiles Con. (DB25)−Cn10

Pin. # Function Type Note Sym Comment Pin. # Function Type Note
Status command
1 Interlock TC Level Active when grounded 1 Channel 1 TC Pulse
Pulse command
2 Tx On TC Pulse(500ms) Active when grounded 2 Channel 3 TC Pulse
Pulse command
3 Tx Off TC Pulse(500ms) Active when grounded 3 Channel 5 TC Pulse
4 Ref. Power DTM Voltage 0...4V 4 Spare TC Pulse
Connected to device
5 Common Gnd // // frame 5 Common Gnd //
6 n.c. // // // // 6 Common Gnd //
Status command
7 Exc. Enable TC Level Active when grounded 7 Traffic alert TC Lavel
8 n.c. // // // // 8 Common Gnd //
Connected to device
9 Common Gnd // // frame 9 Common Gnd //
10 I IPA DTM Voltage 0...4V 10 Common Gnd //
Externally powered
11 Mains Fault TS Level (O.C.) Open = active fault 11 Channel 5 TS Level
Externally powered
12 Tx On TS Level (O.C.) Closed = Tx On 12 Channel 3 TS Level
Externally powered
13 Warning TS Level (O.C.) Open = active warning 13 Channel 1 TS Level
Pulse command
14 Alarm Reset TC Pulse Active when grounded 14 Channel 2 TC Pulse
Pulse command
15 Low Power TC Pulse Active when grounded 15 Channel 4 TC Pulse
Pulse command
16 Rsr Power TC Pulse Active when grounded 16 Channel 6 TC Pulse
17 Fwd Power DTM Voltage 0...4V 17 n.c. // //
Connected to device
18 Common Gnd // // frame 18 Common Gnd //
19 n.c. // // // // 19 Common Gnd //
20 n.c. // // // // 20 Common Gnd //
Connected to device
21 Common Gnd // // frame 21 Common Gnd //
22 V IPA DTM Voltage 0...4V 22 Common Gnd //
Externally powered
23 Audio Fault TS Level (O.C.) Grounded = active alarm 23 Channel 6 TS Level
Externally powered
24 Fault TS Level (O.C.) Open = active alarm 24 Channel 4 TS Level
Externally powered
25 Remote TS Level (O.C.) Grounded = active alarm 25 Channel 2 TS Level

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4.2.3 Stereo L/R − AES/EBU

Stereo L/R (XLR) − Cn no. 16 AES/EBU (XLR) − Cn no. 19

Pin. # Function Type Note Pin. # Function Type Note 2 1
3
1 Common Gnd // 1 Common Gnd //
2 Input L/R + Bal. 2 Input + Diff.
600Ω/10kΩ 110Ω
3 Input L/R − Bal. 3 Input − Diff.

4.2.4 Aux1 − Aux2 − MPX − MPX Monitor

Aux1 + Aux2 − Cn no. 18, 15 MPX − Cn no. 17

1
Pin. # Function Type Note Pin. # Function Type Note
1 Input Unbal. 10kΩ 1 Input Unbal. 600Ω/5kΩ 2
2 Common Gnd // 2 Common Gnd //
MPX Monitor − Cn no. 20
Pin. # Function Type Note
1 Input Unbal. 10kΩ
2 Common Gnd //

4.2.5 RF Monitor

RF Monitor − Cn no. 1
Pin. # Function Type Note
1 Output Unbal. 50Ω 1
2 Common Gnd //
2

4.2.6 Line Input − Grounding

AC Line Input and Grounding − Cn no. 15

Pin. # Function AWG/sqmm Note
1 L1 11/4 max
2 N1 11/4 max 1 2 3 4 5 6
3 L2 11/4 max
230−400Vac
4 N2 11/4 max
5 L3 11/4 max
6 N3 11/4 max G
G Gnd 11/4 max hole for screws
up to M5

Product description 31
4.2.7 Suggested AC Input Connections With 4-Terminal Block

To make your installation easier, we recommend the use of a 3-terminal or 4-terminal power distribution block,
depending on whether you have single or three phase power.

The diagrams below are our suggested wiring configurations.

Product description 31a

 4.3 Safeness algorithms

The apparatus is provided with a hardware and software protective system which is
partly integrated and partly optional.

4.3.1 Software’s protections

4.3.1.1 IPF (Intelligent Proportional Foldback)

The IPF is an intelligent system which reduces the equipment’s output power in case
of excess of load mismatch, thus preventing the equipment turning off.
Foldback acts if the load mismatch increases slowly. If the event is fast (examples: a
spark into a connector, the detachment of a transmission line, a short circuit and so on),
the protection acts quickly.
The activation of this feature is shown on display and via telemetry as alarm no. “026”.

4.3.1.2 IPC (Intelligent Power Control)

When the equipment is properly working, the IPC keeps the output power constant
within $1% of the target set, irrespective of mains voltage, temperature and load vari-
ations.
This greatly contributes to making the equipment insensitive to its working conditions.
The IPC also allows to optimize the efficiency of the RF section by making work the
MOSFETs constantly at maximum efficiency, thus minimizing overall electrical con-
sumption.

4.3.1.3 Safety Management (“Lifextender”)R

The Safety Management consists of algorithms to perform real-time analysis of the
transmitter's operating status. It works in order to maintain the output power set,
according to kind and severity of any anomalies (internal or environmental) which may
occur.
The Safety Management may perform an output power reduction proportional to the
severity of the anomaly that occurs, in order to avoid the propagation of the fault.
The algorithms act at different levels and in various sections of the equipment: Ther­
mal Management on the RF unit; Current Management, Fault Management and Ther­
mal Management on the power supply units; Fault management on the RF unit; Cool­
ing Management on the fans.

Thermal Management on the RF’s group (Lifextender)R

When the temperature measured in close proximity to the MOSFET exceeds 72°C,
an algorithm intervenes that reduces the output power to a value such as to keep the
temperature back within a still acceptable value. If this appens, an alarm of “Rf thermal
derating” (no.010) is sent.
If this algorithm does not manage to maintain the temperature below 75°C, the trans­
mitter is switched off.

32 Product description
Current Management on the power supply (Lifextender)R
This is activated when the maximum current rated for continuous operation of the power
supply is exceeded. This value is lower than deliverable current limit and represents the
threshold which can be exceeded only for short periods (maximum 1 minute each time).
If this situation occurs, the “PSU current derating” function is activated (alarm “013” and,
if necessary, alarm “014”) and the ALC management algorithm, running in correct wor-
king mode, is replaced by another one in which the current delivered by the power supply
units has the highest priority in this case and the RF output power derated conseguently.
The current derating is deactivated when the power delivered rises to the value set by
the user and the maximum current provided by the power supply units is less than or
equal to the maximum value allowed for continuous operation.

Thermal Management on the power supply (Lifextender)R

The power supply management algorithm that works to maintain the temperature of the
power supplies below a safe value is the same that operates in the RF section and is
logically connected in “OR” with that the derating (acting directly on the output power)
is activated when the power supply temperature exceeds 72°C (162° F).

Fault Management on the RF modules (Lifextender)R

It allows to reduce the maximum RF output power according to the number of correctly
working RF amplifier modules, so that they don't could be stressed.
A special algorithm correlates the optimal RF output power with the number of these
modules.
To prevent any damage, the fans speed is increased to the maximum value.

Cooling Management on the RF modules (Lifextender)R

In respect to the current cooling requirements, the fan speed rotation is automatically
adjusted from a minimum of 50% to a maximum of 120% approx. (these values may
change according to the models of used fan). The cooling demand evaluation is based
on accurate measurements of the temperature close to each MOSFET and to the power
supply units. The Cooling Management aims to:
1. extend the life of the fans;
2. minimize the quantity of dust which can be carried by the air flow;
3. allow the safe operation of the equipment also under extreme temperature condi­
tions;
4. ensure that temperatures of mosfets and power supplies remain as stable as possi­
ble to avoid thermal and mechanical stress;
5. reduce the energy consumption when a strong heat extraction is not needed.

Without Lifextender, the fans always operate at 100%.

Product description 33
34 Product description
 5 Block diagrams

Block diagrams
5 Block diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1 Block diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1.1 RF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1.2 Power Supply and Control section (all models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Block diagram 35
36 Block diagram
5.1 Block diagrams
5.1.1 RF section

7−WAY FM 7−WAY FM
SPLITTER COMBINER

DRIVER
RF IN L. P. FILTER RF OUT
&
DIR. COUPLER

VDS

ETG 5000

5−WAY FM 5−WAY FM
SPLITTER COMBINER

DRIVER
RF IN L. P. FILTER RF OUT
&
DIR. COUPLER

VDS

ETG 3500

Block diagram 37
 5.1.2 Power Supply and Control section (all models)

VDS DC/DC FAN

CONV SPEED front
REG. panel

VDS DC/DC FAN

CONV SPEED rear
REG. panel

L1 VDS
AC/DC
CONCENTRATOR BOARD

CONV +12V

L2 VDS
AC/DC DRIVER STAGE
CONV +12V VDS DC/DC
CONV

L3 VDS VDS FINAL STAGES

AC/DC
CONV +12V
bias
RF SECTION

temperature
+12V
MODULATOR
VCO
CONNECTION
CPU/PSU

environment
$12V temperature
CPU $12V
+5V board

FRONT PANEL
CTRL

WEB GUI Ethernet

TELEMETRY (LAN)

38 Block diagram
 6 User instructions

User instructions
6 User instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.1 User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.1.1 Menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.1.2 TX Control Panel (Main Window) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.1.3 System Menu ! System Config (1 of 2 and 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.1.4 System Menu ! Communication Port Set / System Info . . . . . 45
6.1.5 System Menu ! System Time / Clock Pwr Target 1 of 2 . . . . . 46
6.1.6 System Menu ! Clock Pwr Target 2 of 2 / Telemetry Config . . 47
6.1.7 Inputs Menu ! Base Band Levels / Change Over Inputs . . . . 48
6.1.8 Inputs Menu ! Input Sensitivity Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.1.9 RF & PWR Menu ! View TX Parameters (1 of 2 and 2 of 2) . 50
6.1.10 Password Menu ! Password / Password Setting . . . . . . 51
6.1.11 Password Menu ! Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.1.12 Alarm Menu ! Alarm List / Event History . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.1.13 Alarm Menu ! User Alarm Data / User Alarms Timers . 54
6.1.14 Alarm Menu ! Audio Trim and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.1.15 Diagnostic Menu ! UART 0 Info / UART 1 Info . . . . . . . . 56
6.1.16 Diagnostic Menu ! UART 2 Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.2 Alarms/Warnings/Status list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.3 External connectable devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3.1 Connecting to a LAN/PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3.2 Connecting to a Change Over/Audio Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

User instructions 39
 Managing the device in local mode. Navi­
gating the menus and setting the para­
meters. Status LEDs and messages.

Messaging. The equipment can send

messages regarding status, events and
alarms. The list can be consulted locally
on a display, remotely via PC connected in
telemetry to the front panel or via web.
Here is the complete list.

Devices that can be connected to the

equipment.
For remote controlling via web, see the
manual dedicated to the web interface.

40 User instructions
6.1 User interface
All commands and data displayed by screen are listed on next pages.

Warning: The screens shown below are subject to change without notice and may
look some different depending on system configuration.

Note: for information about the remote control via web interface, please
refer to the relevant “WEB interface User Manual”

LOCAL To navigate the entire menu by encoder the equi­

pment has to be set in Local Mode.
When the amplifier works in Remote Mode, navi­
REMOTE
gating is possible but the following items of
menues aren't available: “Password Settings”;
“Life Extender”; “GSM/Modem Menu” and “Dia­
gnostic Menu”.

Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise the enco­

der to scroll the menu items, to select fields in the
screens or to increase/decrease values.
Press the encoder to select a menu item, to con­
firm a selection or to save values.
A long press of encoder causes the return to the
main screen.

The entire menu path can be checked at any time

ESC
Press “ESC” button to exit quickly from the screen
without using the encoder.

User instructions 41
 6.1.1 Menu tree

TX CONTROL PANEL MAIN WINDOW

SYSTEM MENU 1

SOLUTION LOCAL

REMOTE

INPUTS MENU 2

D To scroll the menu, rotate the encoder.

RF & POWER MENU 3
D To enter a submenu, or to access the
masks, press it.
D To return to the main menu, press and
PASSWORD MENU 4
hold the encoder.
D The menu is fully accessible only when
ALARMS MENU 5
the unit works in local mode.
D Some menu items may not be displayed
when the unit works in remote mode.
DIAGNOSTICS MENU 6 D To choose local or remote mode, rotate
the switchkey.

1 2 3 4 5

VIEW TX PARAMETERS
SYSTEM CONFIG 1 of 2 BASEBAND LEVEL PASSWORD ALARMS LIST
1 of 2

VIEW TX PARAMETERS
SYSTEM CONFIG 2 of 2 INPUT CHANGE OVER PASSWORD SETTINGS EVENTS HISTORY
2 of 2

(EXIT)
COMMUNICATION
INPUT SENSITIVITY SET PASSWORD RECOVERY USER ALARMS DATA
PORTS SET

(EXIT) (EXIT)

SYSTEM INFO USER ALARMS TIMER

SYSTEM TIME AUDIO TRIM & ALARM

6

(EXIT)
CLOCK POWER
UART 0 INFO
TARGET 1 of 2

CLOCK POWER
UART 1 INFO
TARGET 2 of 2

TELEMETRY CONFIG UART 2 INFO

(EXIT) (EXIT)

42 User instructions
6.1.2 TX Control Panel (Main Window)

Main settings
Target power Main levels
Operating frequency VU meter area (*)

Forward power Reflected power

Target audio level (L)
Target audio level (R)

(*) The number of bars displayed depends on the type of input selected. Up to three bars
can be shown: MPX (M), Left Stereo (L) and Right Stereo (R).

Main alarms
Active when audio is lower than set level
Active when clipper operates because overdriving
Active when output is less than half target
Active when inerlock contacts are open

First select the item and than...

Scroll to select the active profile
Scroll to select audio inputs
Scroll to select the preemphasis level
Press to reset the alarms list
Press to sturn on/off the unit
Press to enter the main menu
Main commands and settings

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 6.1.3 System Menu ! System Config (1 of 2 and 2 of 2)

SYSTEM MENU

Temperature Unit: CELSIUS or FAHRENHEIT.

Show Display: ALWAYS = display on also in remote mode.
Please, note that Power Oscillation Check: TRUE = RF power swing protection active.
when a field name UPS Target (W): Target power in case of functioning with UPS.
is abbreviated in Minimum Temperature Sensors: Failure when >nn broken thermal probes.
the mask, it will Time Base (10MHz): VCO’s synchronization INTernal or EXTernal.
write like this: Forward Power Calibration (%): RF output power reading calibration.
SWR Foldback: ENABle = ROS protection active.
ShowDisplay = IPA Bias Threshold (V): RF preamplifier polarization threshold.
Show D. Reflected Power Threshold Nominal (10%): TRUE = Active (10% of rated power).
Reflected Power Threshold Level (W): User defined reflected power threshold (*)
Power Amplifier bias (V): RF amplifier polarization threshold.
Max Target Power (W): Maximum settable output power.

SYSTEM MENU

Minumum LevelForward Power Fault(W): user defined low power threshold. It works in
OR with the standard “−3dB” alarm. Lower values of −3dB (half power) are ignored.

(*) It works when “ReflectedPower ThresholdNominal (10%) ” = “FALSE” and “SWR

Foldback” = “DISABled”. This value may be up to about 12% of rated power.

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6.1.4 System Menu ! Communication Port Set / System Info

SYSTEM MENU

Front and rear RS485 communication ports speeds and addresses.

Currently, default speed values are 38400. Previously, they were 9600.
All devices working in combined or n+1 systems must be set to the same communica-
tion speed, otherwise they won’t work properly.
Default address values are 0. These values must be set to specific numbers when the
equipment works in combined systems because it’s a slave one and must be managed
by master device.

IMPORTANT: to connect separately purchased equipment, ask for hardware and docu-
mentation needed to configure them properly.

SYSTEM MENU

Display−only screen.
The software version “Ver.Sw”, the protocol “Ver.P” and the serial number “SN” are
here indicated.
Also, the operating time “On air time” and the fans running time “Fan work time” are
shown in “hours−minutes−seconds” format.
To reset the fan running time value (e.g. after their replacing), press “R”.

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 6.1.5 System Menu ! System Time / Clock Pwr Target 1 of 2

SYSTEM MENU

In this screen it’s possible to set the current date “dd/mm/yy” and the current
time “hh:mm:ss”, together with the day of the week “wd”.
It’s important to set all the parameters correctly to make the adjustment algori-
thms work well.
The line labeled “C” shows the current values, the one with the word “SET>” is
editable and accepts the new data.

SYSTEM MENU

The “Target Power Mode” may be “FIXED” or “CLOCKED”.

To follow an energy−saving policy, may be useful to choice the “CLOCKED” mode.
When the “FIXED” option is chosen, the transmitter will work always at the target
power value. Otherwise, if the “CLOCKED” option is selected, the output power will
be adjusted depending on what is set in the next screen.
“T3”, “T2”, “T1” and “T0” are the possible levels that may be matched to the time
slots divided per hours. They are arranged in percentages of the target power and
the related values are shown at the bottom.
Editing the “T3” value (“W:”), the others values are recalculated automatically.

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6.1.6 System Menu ! Clock Pwr Target 2 of 2 / Telemetry Config

SYSTEM MENU

Here it’s possible defining the power profiles for hours and days of the week.
Each hour can be associated to any target available (T3 to T0), defined at the previ-
ous step.
When “T0” is selected, no bar will be displayed.
To copy the current profile to the next day one, force to “T” the value of “Copy over
next day:” by pressing the encoder on it.
The day for the which the data are inserted is shown by “Target power on day of”.

SYSTEM MENU

The device may be equipped by a telemetry board for working with a LAN. In this
case, it must be properly set (defaults are shown in this screen if the option is
installed). The system administrator is required for correct setting the “IP Address”,
“SubNet Mask” and “Gateway” values.
“DHCP Status” indicates if the IP Address is managed in fixed (“FALSE”) or in
dynamic (“TRUE”) mode. “Battery Status” shows info about efficiency of the
backup battery.
“Internal. RTC:” = “TRUE” force the internal time clock reference.
“Present:” , “Reset:” and “Power_on:” show the status of the board.

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 6.1.7 Inputs Menu ! Base Band Levels / Change Over Inputs

INPUTS MENU

Display−only screen.
Values of the inputs and deviation for the carriers are shown.
This mask may look different depending on the equipment operating mode.
Displaying VU−meter style bars, located on the right of numeric values, facilitates
the evaluation of the parameters.

INPUTS MENU

The “Exchange” mode may be “AUTOmatic” or “MANUAL” (in this case the
equipment must be controlled by the user). “ActiveChannel” shows the currently
active audio input. The “NoAudioLevel(dB)” is the threshold below which
automatic exchange is activated after the audio remains so for the time indicated
in “NoAudio(s):”
Inputs priority is managed by the “I/ II/ III Input Select” list. A failure in the first (I)
audio input causes the switch to the second (II), a failure in the second one
causes the switch to the third (III). A failure in the third one restores the main
input and then no more changes. “Active Audio Alarm: −> AES/EBU / MPX /
STEREO” = “TRUE” enables the No Audio Alarm sending for each specific input.

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6.1.8 Inputs Menu ! Input Sensitivity Settings

INPUTS MENU

“Audio Mode” & AUTO sts

The option “Left = Right:” set to “TRUE” forces both L and R Stereo inputs to the
same attenuation level, otherwise each stereo channel is attenuated by the level sto-
red in “LeVel R” and “LeVel L”. “PreEmphasys” may be 0, 25, 50 or 75 mS.
“Aux1(%):” and “Aux2(%): ” specify the attenuation levels of the aux channels input.
“Pilot Level (%):” and “Pilot Phase:” specify the percentage of pilot tone and its pha-
se in degrees.
“Clipper Level:”, expressed in kilohertz, indicates the deviation level beyond which
the protection must be activated, when “ Enable:” is set to “TRUE”.
“PLLReference10MHz” set to “INTernal” forces to use the VCO’s built in reference,
whereas set to “EXTernal” takes an outside reference (such as a GPS).
In the last case, the signal must be applied to the appropriate connector placed on
the back if this option is present.

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 6.1.9 RF & PWR Menu ! View TX Parameters (1 of 2 and 2 of 2)

RF & PWR MENU

Display−only screen.
The following data are grouped here:
(On the left) operating frequency; selected profile; deviation level; device effi-
ciency; counter of ROS protection occurred; working hours (on air) and fan work-
ing hours.
(On the right) target, forward and reflected power; total current absorbed by RF
amplifier modules and cooling fans; Vds and max temperature of all internal
probes.

RF & PWR MENU

Display−only screen.
“Device n.” is the MOSFET or PSU of which the parameters are listed below:
“Ampl(A)” = current consumption and “Ampl(C / F)” = temperature (oC or oF).
“PSU (A)” and “PSU (V)” = currents and voltages supplied by the main PSUs.
“Aux−> VCC +V1−V1” = voltages supplied by the auxiliary power supply.
“Bias” = MOSFET polarization voltage value.
“I PSU(A)” and “Iampl(A)” = total current absorbed by MOSFETs and supplied by
PSUs.
“Vds (V)” = MOSFETs power supply voltage.
“Eff. (%)” = total efficiency of the apparatus.

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6.1.10 Password Menu ! Password / Password Setting

PASSWORD MENU

Factory preset password is “0000”. This value must be changed in “Password set-
ting” by system administrator in order to prevent unauthorized accesses.
There are two levels of protection: “User” and “System”.
Once the settings the two new passwords, access to menu items and parameter
changes will be governed by individual privileges.
Follow the procedure below.

PASSWORD MENU

First, change the value of password “USER” (password “SYS.” is not yet visible),
then exit and re−enter the mask: password “SYS.” is now visible and editable.
Choose two distinct password for the levels, both different from “0000”.
By now, menus and parameters will be accessible depending on logins.
Users will no longer have access to parameters settings.

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 6.1.11 Password Menu ! Password Recovery

PASSWORD MENU

If users forgot the password, it’s kindly advised to contact Elenos.

The ”UNLOCK CODE” is useful to obtain the 24h “PASSWORD RECOVERY” and
must be provided to Elenos.
Subsequently, system administrator have to redefine passwords by “PASSWORD
SETTING” mask.

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6.1.12 Alarm Menu ! Alarm List / Event History

ALARMS MENU

Display−only screen.
It’s possible scrolling the list of all recently occurred alarms.
The ones preceeded by letter “A” are active, the others are occurred.
Between brackets, the type of message is specifyed: Status,Warning and Alarm.
In order to understand the meaning of the alarms please see the paragraph “Alarms/
events listing”.

ALARMS MENU

Display−only screen.
It’s possible to scroll the list of all events occurred (up to 99 items), identified by code,
description, date, time and type.

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 6.1.13 Alarm Menu ! User Alarm Data / User Alarms Timers

ALARMS MENU

Parameters of some alarms may be customized.

They are: Environmental Temperature (C or F); RFTemperature (C or F); RFCur-
rent(A);
PSU Temperature(C or F); PSU Current(A); Forward power(W) and Reflected
power(W).
Forcing to “T” the value of “Enable” by pressing the encoder, the alarms will be acti-
vated depending on limits specified by “Max” and “Min” values.
It’s also possible to choose the criterion (Type) with which the limits will affect the
automatic algorithm: “UPPER” to have an alarm when the parameter will exceed
the max value; “LOWER” to have it below the minimum one; “INSIDE” to have an
alarm when the value is between max and minimum; “OUTSIDE” for the opposite.
A max value lower than the minimum one will exclude the alarm.

ALARMS MENU

The left half mask works such as the previous one.

Delay is the time frame before the alarm is considered valid. This parameter is expressed
in tenths of a second so that the value “120”, visible in the screen, means 12 seconds.
When a condition that could be an alarm is triggered, the related “Timer” starts. At the end
of the countdown, the alarm is validated and the flag “Alarm” becomes “True”.

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6.1.14 Alarm Menu ! Audio Trim and Alarms

ALARMS MENU

In the box on the right, at the top of the screen, model of board and firmware installed
are indicated.
This mask summarizes some parameters already seen in “Input sensitivity settings”
and “Change over inputs” screens.
In addition, the status of the “No Audio Fault” alarm is displayed.
Signal management takes place via the TC/TS connector.

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 6.1.15 Diagnostic Menu ! UART 0 Info / UART 1 Info

DIAGNOSTICS MENU

Display−only screen.
This screen shows the status of the serial communication with the Hostlink Slave
and the number of errors that occurred from the beginning.

DIAGNOSTICS MENU

Display−only screen.
This screen shows the status of the serial communication with a terminal monitor
or an external GSM modem, along with the number of errors that occurred from
the beginning.

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6.1.16 Diagnostic Menu ! UART 2 Info

DIAGNOSTICS MENU

Display−only screen.
This screen shows the status of the serial communication with the power supply
units and the number of errors that occurred from the beginning.

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6.2 Alarms/Warnings/Status list
A task called “Alarms Managing” monitors all physical and logical quantities.
Each of them is sampled and processed by a combinatorial network to evaluate if an
alarm (or a warning) must be activated.
This task and the ALC management have the same high priority for having a constant
monitoring of the entire apparatus and intervene quickly.
The last alarms occurred are stored in a list with the time and date of the occurrence.
All events that may be occur are listed on next pages.

Alarm.

!
An event of this type means that a malfunctioning
is occurring and maintenance could be necessary.
However, the apparatus will attempt to minimize
the failure by itself applying suitable algorithms.

Warning.

!
An event of this type means that a temporary irre-
gular condition is occurring.
Normally, there isn’t an important failure and the
apparatus will recover its functionality by itself
applying suitable algorithms.

Status.

On Air
An event of this type notifies the operating condi-
tion of the apparatus and doesn’t mean that a mal-
functioning is occurring.

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 List of events that may be reported by the equipment. They are of 3 kinds: “STATUS” =
possible statuses of the machine; “WARNING” = reports not requiring immediate tech-
nical intervention; “ALARM” = faults requiring repair.
Some may be different depending on equipment (see brackets in “Message”).

Event Code Message Description

No error. The apparatus is working correctly.
000 CORRECT WORKING The event “019 ON AIR” has a higher priority.
The list of occurred alarms is under deleting
001 SYSTEM RESET process. Active ones aren’t deleted.
The data stored in memory is no longer
002 EEPROM CHKSUM ERROR reliable. The apparatus will be restarted with
default parameters.
The apparatus is blocked after that five restore
003 BLOCKED have been attempted. To restart it, a reset
command is required.

004 STOP The apparatus is in StandBy mode with no

active alarms, ready to work.
The RF output power is less than half target
005 −3dB CARRIER power since one minute during the start up or
five seconds during the correct working.
High reflected power is detected after that a
006 HIGH REF PWR “Three Block Out” recovery protection has
been attempted.
The negative voltage reference is no longer
007 MIN 12V reliable. The apparatus attempts the “Three
Block Out” recovery protection.
A failure is occurred in one or more RF ampli-
008 RF AMP. FAULT fier modules.
As above, but the RF output power is reduced
009 RF AMP. FAULT DERATING according to an algorithm.
The temperature of one or more RF amplifier
010 RF THERMAL DERATING modules is been too high so that the RF output
power is reduced according to an algorithm.
The “RF THERMAL DERATING” failed and
011 RF OVER TEMPERATURE the apparatus attempts the “Three Block Out”
recovery protection.
012 PSU FAULT A PSU malfunction is occurring.
One or more PSU overloads are occurred so
013 PSU CURRENT DERATING that the apparatus is reducing the RF power
output according to an algorithm.

014 PSU OVER CURRENT The apparatus was shut down in a minute sin-
ce the current derating didn’t decrease.
One or more PSU overheatings are occurred
015 PSU THERMAL DERATING so that the apparatus is reducing the RF output
power according to an algorithm.

016 PSU OVER TEMPERATURE Too high temperature of one or more PSU so
that apparatus has been shut down.
The RS485 internal bus dedicated to the com-
017 PSU COMM TIMEOUT munication between CPU and PSU isn’t wor-
king correctly.

018 EXTERNAL INTERLOCK The interlock circuit is open and the apparatus
is blocked.
019 ON AIR The apparatus works correctly.
020 POWER UP RF output power increase is occurring.
021 POWER DOWN RF output power decrease is occurring.
One or more PSU are performing a thermal
022 PSUTHERMALDERATING/FAULT derating by reducing the current supplied.

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Event Code Message Description

023 PSU LOW POWER One or more PSU are in thermal derating so
that the RF output power is reduced.

024 PSU RF OFF The RF section has been turned off so that the
fans can quickly cool the apparatus.
025 WORKING MODE COMBINED The apparatus works in a combined Tx.
High reflected power has been detected so
026 SWR FOLDBACK that the apparatus is adjusting the RF output
power according to an algorithm.

027 UNLOCK The PLL of the VCO is no longer locked to the

set frequency.

028 EXCITER COMM ERROR The exciter serial communication has stopped
working correctly.

029 NO AUDIO The audio input level has remained lower than
the minimum set level for the set time.

030 OVER 2/3 CARRIER The RF out power is rising up to 2/3 of the tar-
get after which a “−3dB” alarm has occurred.
031 FAN 1 ERROR Fan no.1 has stopped working properly.

032 OVER MODULATION Excessive modulation is occurring (too high

frequency deviation).
033 FAN 2 ERROR Fan no.2 has stopped working properly.
If the thermal probes installed are more than
034 one, it means the fault of one of these because
its read value is significantly different from the
expected one.
RF output power oscillation is detected and
035 PWR FORWARD OSCILLATION the apparatus attempts the “Three Block Out”
recovery protection.
The malfunction has not disappeared during
036 THREE BLOCK OUT the automatic protection time and the appara-
tus was stopped.
The user−defined environmental temperature
037 USER ENV TEMP OUT LIMIT limits in “User Alarms Data” have been
exceeded.

038 USER RF TEMP OUT LIMIT The user−defined RF temperature limits in

“User Alarms Data” have been exceeded.

039 USER PSU TEMP OUT LIMIT The user−defined PSU temperature limits in
“User Alarms Data” have been exceeded.

040 The user−defined RF current limits in “User

Alarms Data” have been exceeded.

041 The user−defined PSU current limits in “User

Alarms Data” have been exceeded.

042 USER FRW PWR OUT LIMIT The user−defined RF forward power limits in
“User Alarms Data” have been exceeded.

043 USER RFL PWR OUT LIMIT The user−defined RF reflected power limits in
“User Alarms Data” have been exceeded.

044 OUT PWR NOT VERIFIED The RF output power measurement is not
reliable.

045 UPS ACTIVE The apparatus works by drawing current from

the UPS.

046 SHUNT COMM TIMEOUT Internal serial communication timeout. The

apparatus has stopped working.

047 A thermal probe is unreliable and its reading is

discarded.
VDS voltage too low. The amplifier section has
049 DRAIN VOLTAGE TOO LOW been stopped and will remain so until the
disappearance of the cause.

050 OVER FRW PWR ERROR An overshoot of RF output power respect to

the target is occurred.
051 PSU VOLTAGE DERATING One or more PSU are in voltage derating.

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 Event Code Message Description
052 PSU MAINS OVER VOLTAGE Mains voltage too high.
PILOT PWR GOOD The RF input power level is correct.
053 (Amplifier)

053 EXT REF MISSING External reference (10Mhz) absent.

(Exciter)

054 INCREASE PILOT PWR The RF input power level is to low but not dan-
(Amplifier) gerous and must be increased.

054 MPX NO AUDIO The MPX input level has remained lower than
(Exciter) the minimum set level for the set time.
DECREASE PILOT PWR The RF input power level is to high but not dan-
055 (Amplifier) gerous and should be decreased.
AES/EBU NO AUDIO The AES/EBU input level has remained lower
055 (Exciter) than the minimum set level for the set time.

056 BAD INPUT RF PROTECTION RF input power level out of limit. The external
(Amplifier) modulator has been disconnected.

056 STEREO NO AUDIO The STEREO inputs level is lower than the
(Exciter) minimum set level for the set time.

057 STREAMING NO AUDIO No sufficient level audio streaming signal for

the set time.

058 DIG MPX NO AUDIO No sufficient level digital MPX audio signal for
the set time.

059 BATTERY LOW The CPU backup battery is low. In case of no

mains, the clock will lose settings.

REFERENCE VOLTAGE The internal refer. voltage is no longer reliable

060 and the measurements will be incorrect. Some
ERROR
wrong alarms or warnings could be sent.
061 FAN 3 ERROR Fan no.3 has stopped working properly.
VDS voltage is more than 4V different from the
062 DRAIN VOLTAGE CONTROL expected value. The adjustment is fixed at the
ERROR last valid value. It restarts when the difference
becomes less than 4V.
The clock says a wrong time; it isn’t possible
065 RTC FAULT to cerrect automatically. Some settings, such
as “clock power target”, will not run correctly.
066 RTC USER UPDATED The user has updated the internal clock.

067 RTC AUTOMATIC RECOVERY The apparatus has updated the internal clock
automatically.

068 CLIPPER ON Audio clipper protection has been activated to

prevent a frequency deviation excess.
069 CLIPPER OFF Audio clipper protection no longer actives.

070 RTC SERVER NTP UPDATED The internal time reference has been updated
via NTP server.

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6.3 External connectable devices
6.3.1 Connecting to a LAN/PC
Connect the apparatus to PC via LAN using a switch or any other device such as a router.
Also the direct connection between apparatus and PC is possible.
See web connection manual for all details.

ETG unit

SWITCH

ETH CABLES

PC

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 6.3.2 Connecting to a Change Over/Audio Matrix
In N+1 systems, the apparatus may be a transmitter or the reserve (the exciter and
its connections aren’t shown).
Examples of connections between these devices are shown below.

Tx1 in a N+1 system Echos6 SE

All cables are DB25 extension cords

(Elenos Changeover)

ETG unit

Reserve in a N+1 Echos6 SE

All cables are DB25 extension cords

(Elenos Changeover)
system

ETG unit

Reserve in a N+1 Echos6 SE

(Elenos Changeover)
system with Audio

All cables are DB25 extension cords

Matrix
Audio Matirx
(BNC version)

ETG unit

Reserve in a N+1 Echos6 SE

(Elenos Changeover)
system with double
Audio Matrix
Audio Matirx
All cables are DB25 extension cords

(XLR version)

Audio Matirx
(BNC version)

ETG unit

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Datasheet
7.1 Datasheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.1.1 Individual models specific parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.2 ETG models layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.2.1 ETG 5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.2.2 ETG 3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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 7.1 Datasheet
GENERAL DATA
Rated output power See “Spec” table, Rated FWD column
Operating band 87.5−108 MHz
Samples RF sample − MPX monitor
RS232/485 Yes
Displayable parameters All most important parameters, such as voltages, cur-
rents, temperatures, RF powers, efficiencies and more
on high resolution graphic OLED
Adjustments By front panel/via web interface
Number of RF power LDMOS See “Spec” table, no. MOSFETs column
RF power technology (by Elenos) ICEFET and ECOSAVING
Number of power supplies 1
Dimensions (rack units/ W−H−D) 4HE/ 48.5−17.6−70 cm (190.95−69.3−27.56 inches)
Weight See “Spec” table, Weight column
Cooling fans (long life, speed controlled) 6 for all models
Overall efficiency (typical) w 70%
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control capability WEB, SNMP, SMS, (with optional modem)
CONNECTORS
RF output 7/ ”
8
RF monitor BNC female (on front panel)
Ethernet RJ45 (on rear panel)
RS232/485 DB9 female (on rear panel)
Telemetry (EIA485) DB9 female (on rear panel)
TC/TS (parallel I/O) DB25 female (on rear panel)
Profiles (only in N+1 configuration) DB25 female (on rear panel)
Interlock SL−SMT3.50 3pole (on rear panel)
MPX/Aux1/Aux2/MPX monitor BNC female (on front panel)
Stereo Audio/AES−EBU XLR 3pole female (on rear panel)
Mains no. 3 terminal blocks
Safety ground connection M4 threaded screw
RF PERFORMANCES
Output impedance 50W
Automatic RF power control Stabilizes the RF output power
Overall RF output power stability within $ 0.1 dB
VSWR 2:1, (@ 10% of rated output power) fast HW protection
Automatic SW foldback over 1.7:1 with max. 200ms
delay; Open and short circuit output protection
Harmonics and spurious emissions Within ETSI standards
MODULATION PERFORMANCES
MPX input level −10 to +15 dBm for 75 kHz standard deviation
MPX input impedance 600W balanced/5k0W unbalanced
MPX audio level adjustment 0.1 dBm steps
L/R input level −10 to +15 dBm for 75 kHz standard deviation
L/R input impedance 600W balanced/10k0W unbalanced
L/R input level adjustment 0.1 dBm steps
AES/EBU input level −20 dBFS to 0 dBFS
AES/EBU input impedance 110W balanced
AES/EBU input resolution 24 bits
AES/EBU input sampling rate 32, 44.1, 48, 96 and 192 kHz automatically selected
SCA/RDS input level 0 dBu for 10% deviation (adjustable)
Pilot level adjustment 0.05% steps soft adjustment
Pilot phase adjustment 0.01o steps soft adjustment
Pilot tone frequency 19 kHz
Pre−emphasis 0/25/50/75ms selectable
Pre−emphasis accuracy within $ 0.1 dB
Pre−emphasis tolerance $ 0.1 ms
Pilot tone deviation $ 75 kHz soft adjustment
Pilot tone frequency stability $ 1 Hz
19 kHz output Yes
AES/EBU/Stereo/MPX/input automatic ch−ov. Yes, sorted by priority list, audio input sensitivity and
no−audio delay time
THD + N < 0.03% @ 1 kHz
FM S/N MPX FCC 82 dB 20Hz−23kHz 50ms ref @ 53 kHz RMS
FM S/N STEREO CCIR w 72 dB weighted/unweighted @ fmod = 400Hz, 75kHz
freq. de., peak value measurement, L/R/Mono channel

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 Asynchronous AM S/N unweighted > 55 dB
Synchronous AM S/N unweighted > 50 dB
Modulation frequency range 16 Hz − 15 kHz
Amplitude/frequency characteristic $ 0.1 dB (with/without pre−emphasis) @ fmod = 400Hz,
16Hz−15kHz L/R/Mono channel
Stereo crosstalk > 60 dB (linear/non linear) @ 30Hz−15kHz L/R channel
(100% modulation)
Distortion < 0.05% with 75kHz/100kHz frequency deviation
@ 16Hz−15kHz, L/R channel
Intermodulation distortion < 0.05% channel, 60Hz/7kHz, 4:1, + 4dBm
Emission class F3
Stereo emission According to ITU−R recommendation 450 (pilot tone)
PLL lock time < 10s
Intermodulation distortion < 0.05% measured with two tones of 1kHz and 1.3kHz,
1:1 ratio @ 100% modulation
Frequency deviation $ 75kHz, 0.1 dB step adjustable
Maximum frequency deviation $ 150kHz
Frequency stability 1PPM
RF frequency steps 10 kHz
Phase response 0.01o linear phase, 53kHz−100kHz
Modulation capability $ 165kHz
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Power supply 110−230Vac single−phase
Power consumption (typical) See “Spec” table, Consumtion column
Recommended wiring section 2.5mm2/AWG13
Total current consumption (typical @ 230Vac) See “Spec” table, Current column. Current absorption
may increase in case of lower AC line voltage
Power factor > 0.95
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system Forced air−cooling (fans)
Air flow 1000m3/h typical (3500W to 5000W models)

NOISE DATA
Acustic noise < 65 phones @ transmitter room, 2m distance from front
panel
ENVIRONMENT
Operating temperature −5 to +45oC / 23 to 113oF
−5 to +39oC / 23 to 102oF recommended
Operating humidity 95% non−condnsing @ 40oC / 104oF
Operating altitude < 3000 meters / < 9840 feet
Storage temperature −20 to +55oC / −4 to 131oF
Storage humidity 90% non−condnsing @ 55oC / 131oF
Storage altitude < 15000 meters / < 49,200 feet
TELECONTROL AND TELEMETRY
Remote control Yes
SNMP option Yes

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 7.1.1 Individual models specific parameters

“SPEC” table in datasheet

Model Rated FWD no. MOSFETs Weight Consumption Current
ETG 5000 5 KW adjustable 7 45 kg (99.2lb) 7.1 KW 31 A @ 230Vac
ETG 3500 3.5 KW adjustable 5 38 kg (83.77lb) 4.9 KW 21.3 A @ 230Vac

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7.2 ETG models layouts
7.2.1 ETG 5000

7
8
2 2 2

1 1 1
9

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

1 AC/DC Main Pwr Supply 6 Output Combiner

2 DC/DC Pwr Supply 7 Output Directional coupler
3 Concentrator board 8 Low Pass Filter
4 Input splitter 9 See details on next page
5 Final stages 10

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 1 2 4
3

5
6 8
7

1 DC/DC Pwr Supply 5 CPU board

(+5VDC / $12VDC)
6 Telemetry board
2 TC/TS + Profiles boards
7 Stereo coder
3 VCO assembly
8 Audio inputs change−over
4 Driver stage

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7.2.2 ETG 3500

8
9
2 2 2

1 1 1
10

6 6 6 6

5 5 5 5 5

1 AC/DC Main Pwr Supply 7 Output Combiner

2 DC/DC Pwr Supply 8 Directional coupler
3 Concentrator board 9 Low Pass Filter
4 Input splitter 10 See details on previous page
5 Final stages for ETG 3500
6 Final stages for ETG 2000

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72 Datasheet
 8 Maintenance

Datasheet
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.1.1 Periodic checks and replacements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Maintenance 73
 8.1 Maintenance
8.1.1 Periodic checks and replacements

CHECKS
Periodicity
Recommended when Needed under Intervention
used under extreme normal condi-
conditions (tempera- tions
ture, humididty, dust,
reflected power)
2−weekly monthly Cleaning the air filters (if arranged
on board of the unit)
monthly 6−monthly Cleaning the front panel grid
(if the air filters are not arran-
ged on board of the unit)
3−monthly Yearly Verifying forward and reflected
power values
3−monthly Yearly Verifying the proper fan wor-
king
3−monthly Yearly Verifying the conditions of the
electrical connections
Yearly 2−yearly Cleaning the fan blades
6−monthly 2−yearly Verifying the conditions of the
RF power transmission lines
6−monthly Yearly Verifying the current absorp-
tion of the power supplies (as
similar as possible)
6−monthly Yearly Verifying the current value of
each MOSFET
6−monthly 2−yearly Cleaning from dust the envi-
ronment where the unit is
installed
6−monthly Yearly Performing the spectrum ana-
lysis
3−monthly Yearly Verifying the correct operating
temperature of the MOSFETs
3−monthly Yearly Verifying the correct operating
temperature of the power sup-
plies
6−monthly 2−yearly Presence of corrosionon con-
nectors and boards

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