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- Page 1 ® FM10000 RF Transmitter Package User's Manual ©2006 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio and Electronics, Inc. 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 U.S.A. (574) 262-8900...
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Page 2: Important Notices
April 2006 Important Notices ©2006, Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio and Electronics Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Crown Broadcast. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Section 1 – Getting Acquainted 1.1 Your Transmitter Package ……………………………………… 1-2 1.2 Transmitter Package Specifications ……………………………. 1.3 Safety Considerations ………………………………………….. 1.3.1 Dangers ………………………………………………………. 1.3.2 Warnings ……………………………………………………… 1-4 1.3.3 Cautions ………………………………………………………. 1-4 Section 2 – Installation 2.1 Operating Environment ………………………………………… 2-2 2.2 Tools Required …………………………………………………... - Page 4 Section 4 – Reference Drawings 4.1 Views ……………………………………………………………. 4-2 4.2 System Block Diagram ………………………………………….. 4-4 4.3 Transmitter Controller Board Component ID …………………… 4-5 4.4 Transmitter Controller Board Schematic ………………………... 4-6 Section 5 – Service and Support 5.1 Service …………………………………………………………… 5-2 5.2 24-Hour Support …………………………………………………...
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Page 5: Section 1-Getting Acquainted
I NFORMATION Section 1—Getting Acquainted This section provides a general description of the FM10000 transmitter system and introduces you to safety conventions used within this document. Review this material before install- ing or operating the system. Getting Acquainted 1–1... -
Page 6: Your Transmitter Package
1.1 Your Transmitter Package The FM10000 is a highly efficient transmitter package designed to set a new standard in FM transmitter design offering modularity, ease of use, and long-term reliabil- ity. The FM10000 package has five (5) PA2000-10K amplifiers, three (3) 5,600 watt power supplies, a transmitter controller, a low pass filter and an optional FM250. -
Page 7: Transmitter Package Specifications
65 x 24 x 29 (cabinet only) Overall dimentions : 83 x 27 x 29 (including external filter) FM10K cabinet (950 lbs) Weight: FM10K shipping weight (997 lbs) Note: System performance is specified using Crown Broadcast Model FM250 Exciter where applicable. Getting Acquainted 1–3... -
Page 8: Safety Considerations
1.3 Safety Considerations Crown Broadcast assumes the responsibility for providing you a safe product and safety guidelines during its use. “Safety” means protection to all individuals who install, operate, and service the transmitter as well as protection of the transmitter itself. -
Page 9: Section 2-Installation
Section 2—Installation This section provides important guidelines for installing your transmitter. Review this information carefully for proper installation. 2–1 Installation... -
Page 10: Operating Environment
2.1 Operating Environment You can install the FM10000 transmitter on any flat surface which should be clean and well-ventillated as possible. 2.2 Tools Required To install the FM10000, you will need the following tools: Medium phillips screwdriver Small flat-blade screwdriver... -
Page 11: Installation
2.4 Installation 2.4.1 AC Power Input Block WARNING Possible Electric Shock Hazard! Do not connect AC source until all other connections are made and installation is complete. Remove the 4 screws and the AC block cover as shown in Illustration 2-11 for access to the AC input block. -
Page 12: Voltage Surge Protection Device
The Audio input connection is an XLR Female on the back of the FM250 as shown below installed in the rack in illustration 2-14. Analog L and R : XLR Left and Right AES/EBU Input : XLR Left only (with optional DP-3) Illustration 2-14 Audio Input connection FM10000 User's Manual... -
Page 13: Remote I/O Connections
2.5 Remote I/O Connections The I/O connections on the back of the controller consist of 3 main ports; Port A (DB-25 Female), Port B (DB-37 Female), and Port C (DB-37). Port A has the metering and control of the System as well as the metering for PA5 (bottom PA). - Page 14 (PA2) ALC - A direct reading of the ALC voltage on the PA Ground (PA2) In Ref - A DC voltage reference representing RF input power to the PA Illustration 2-16 Remote I/O Port B Female DB-37 FM10000 User's Manual...
- Page 15 Port C Description PA # 3 - RF Power - 1V = 1000 Watts of power PA # 3 - SWR PA # 3 - PA Volts - 1V = 10 V PA # 3 - PA Temperature - 1V = 20 degrees Celsius on the PA Ground PA # 3 - PA Total Current - 1V = 20 A on the PA PA # 3 - PA#1 current - 1V = 2A of current...
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Page 16: Section 3-Operation
Section 3—Operation This section provides general operating parameters of your transmitter system and a detailed description of the front panel displays. Operation 3–1... -
Page 17: Initial Power-Up Procedures
RF output power, not the RF output level of the driver. Note: The FM10000 is set for 10000 watts at 98MHz at the factory unless a specific frequency or power is specified at the time of order. - Page 18 11. Use the PA1 through PA5 power controls to limit the amount of power output the transmitter can achieve. The FM10000 is set to limit at 11000 watts in the preset condition. For settings lower than this, adjust each PA control counter- clockwise in small equal increments to the desired level.
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Page 19: Front Panel Controls And Display
Transmitter Controller is in the 'Local' mode. The switch in the ON position (up, or 1) will enable the supplies and illuminate the red indicator LED. The switch in the OFF position (down, or 0) will disable the supplies and extinguish the red LED. See illustration 3-3. 3–4 FM10000 User’s Manual... -
Page 20: Transmitter Rf Power Control
3.3.3 Transmitter RF Power Control The Transmitter Controller has the ability to internally set the maximum RF output power for the 10000 watt system using the power control setting for each PA. These controls are located behind the front panel and have an access hole in front of each control. -
Page 21: Power Reading
However, it is recommended that an external watt meter be used for a more accurate reading. See illustration 3-5 for the location of the panel meter and selector switch with accompanying green LED indicators. Illustration 3-5 RF Power Reading and Selector Switch FM10000 User's Manual... -
Page 22: Rear Panel Connections
3.4 Rear Panel connections The Transmitter Controller has several types of connections on the rear panel of the unit. The following will describe each type and what it is used for. See illustration 3-6 for location of each connector. Refer to Section 2.4.5 illustrations 2-15, 2-16 and 2-17 for detailed descriptions of each applicable remote control connector. -
Page 23: Bnc
3.4.4 BNC Connectors The Transmitter Controller has provisions for two BNC connectors on the back panel labeled Fwd and Rev. Both of these connectors are used in the FM10000 to receive DC voltage readings from the directional coupler located internal to the output combiner. -
Page 24: Section 4-Reference Drawings
Section 4—Reference Drawings The illustrations in this section may be useful for making adjustments, taking measurements, troubleshooting, or understanding the circuitry of your RF power amplifier and power supply. Reference Drawings 4–1... -
Page 25: Views
+12 dB Voltmeter Pilot Input Gain Processing Mono RF Output FM BROADCAST TRANSMITTER Illustration 4-3 Exciter/Driver Front View SCA IN COMPOSITE IN MONITOR RIGHT LEFT/MONO REMOTE I/O FUSE CIRCUIT BREAKER 36 VDC Illustration 4-4 Exciter/Driver Rear View 4–2 FM10000 User’s Manual... - Page 26 Metering Fault Fuses Power Out Antenna In Ref PA Temp RF Drive PA Voltage PA Temp Tot Current PA DC ® Illustration 4-4 Power Amplifier Front View DC input + RF Input DC Input - RF Monitor RF Output Control Illustration 4-5 Power Amplifier Rear View Illustration 4-6 Power supply Front View Illustration 4-7 Power Supply Rear View...
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Page 27: Block Diagram
4.2 Block Diagram FM10000 Transmitter System Remote I/O Transmitter AC Input 120 V 15A Controller AC Input AC Distribution Quad Box PS Control Panel RF Sample In Metering Input Remote I/O NEUTRAL GROUND Low Voltage AC Input Supply +12, -12, +24 VDC Output... -
Page 28: Transmitter Controller Board Component Id
4.3 Transmitter Controller Board Component ID Reference Drawings... -
Page 29: Transmitter Controller Board Schematic
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Page 30: Section 5-Service And Support
Section 5—Service and Support We understand that you may need various levels of support or that the product could require servicing at some point in time. This section provides information for both of these scenarios. Service and Support 5–1... -
Page 31: Service
You may be required to leave a message at this number but your call will be returned promptly from our on-call technician. 5.3 Spare Parts To obtain spare parts, call Crown Broadcast Service at the following number : (866) 262-8917 You may also write to the following address: Service Manager International Radio and Electronics Corp. -
Page 32: Crown Broadcast Three Year Limited Product Warranty
Crown Broadcast. Product nameplate with serial number must be intact and not altered in any way. This warranty is non - transferable. This warranty in its entirety is the only warranty offered by Crown Broadcast. No other warranties, expressed or implied, will be enforceable. -
Page 33: Factory Service Instructions
We do not cover any charges for shipping outside the U.S. or any of the expenses involved in clearing customs. If you have any questions about your Crown Broadcast product, please contact Crown Broadcast Customer Service at:... -
Page 34: Glossary
Glossary The following pages define terms and abbreviations used throughout this and other Crown Broadcast manuals. Glossary G–1... - Page 35 The unwanted changes in signal wave shape that distortion occur during transmission between two points. Digital Panel Meter Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EPROM Electrostatic Discharge; a discharge that is poten- tially distructive to sensitive electronic compo- nents. G–2 FM10000 User's Manual...
- Page 36 (1) A circuit that supplies the initial oscillator used exciter in the driver stage. (2) A transmitter configuration which excludes stereo generation and audio processing. Field-Effect Transistor A circuit that generates precise frequency signals frequency synthesizer by means of a single crystal oscillator in conjunc- tion with frequency dividers and multipliers.
- Page 37 (or vice versa). A carrier signal which operates at a lower fre- subcarrier quency than the main carrier frequency and which modulates the main carrier. The process used to hold back or stop certain suppression frequencies. G–4 FM10000 User's Manual...
- Page 38 Standing-Wave Ratio; on a transmission line, the ratio of the maximum voltage to the minimum voltage or maximum current to the minimum current; also the ratio of load impedance to in- tended (50 ohms) load impedance. Total Harmonic Distortion A transmitter designed to internally change an FM translator signal from one frequency to another for retrans- mission.