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Operation of the unit is very easy and intuitive. Even so it is recommended that this manual and other relevant documentation is read carefully before any operation is attempted. Customer Care Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 2 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
4) The “RF monitor” connector provides an RF monitor signal 5) The “MPX OUT” connector provides an audio signal 6) Display N.B. Do not obstruct the ventilation grills Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 5 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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13) Slot for inserting the stereo encoder board 14) Slot for inserting the RDS board 15) Slot for inserting the stereo inputs board N.B. Do not obstruct the ventilation grills Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 7 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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Switch on the amplifier (if present) In order to verify that the equipment is functioning correctly, check the values displayed by the exciter and amplifier displays and instrumentation Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 9 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
P2 and P7 at the same time, enter the password (2222, press P2 four times) enable “EXT RF OFF” and save the new configuration. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 10 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
Use and maintenance manual 3. USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.2. The ETG250’s (ETG300’s) telemetry feature allows an IBM compatible PC to be Telemetry connected directly to the unit, or via a GSM modem. The main operational parameters Connection can be displayed and modified via telemetry using the Hyper Terminal software supplied and operation with any version of Microsoft Windows (c).
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Pressing the “H” (help) key will open the help screen where all the above com- mands are identified (see diagram below). Press the “M” (Main) key to return to the main screen. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 12 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
Pressing keys during the countdown: Pressing any key will prevent power from being developed Pressing F1+F8 will terminate the countdown On termination of the countdown, the main menu will appear (with the ELENOS logo or that of the customer) 98.10...
The logo displayed by the unit can be personalised on the request of the user. The default logo is that of ELENOS with which is also displayed the version of software instal- led (e.g. V4.08) and the language selected (e.g. UK)
Once the functions menu has been entered, if no key is pressed, the main menu will automatically appear after 10 seconds. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 15 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
If the stereo encoder is present, the indication of direct and reflected power is replaced by the level of the signals on the left and right channels. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 16 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
In the RF menu, the following parameters are displayed: direct power, reflected power and temperature in both “analog” and numerical form. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 17 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
The frequency menu displays the following parameters: MPX level, direct power, reflected power, operating frequency (highlighted), PLL lock, clipper operation, insertion of pre-emphasis and activation of the stereo encoder. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 18 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
The following parameters are displayed in the user setup menu: MPX level, direct power, reflected power, operating frequency, PLL lock, clipper operation, insertion of pre-empha- sis and activation of the stereo encoder. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 19 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
From the main menu, key P5 accesses the timer display which indicates the ope- rating time of the unit in days (d), hours (h) and minutes (m). Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 20 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
Press P5 to enable groups settings Press P6 to set RDS Date and Time, PTY, DI, TA, TP , MS and PI Press P8 to save settings Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 21 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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Press keys P4 and P5 to select the data to modify Press keys P2 and P3 to select options for the selected data Press key P6 to save the changes made Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 22 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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Press key P6 to save the changes made to the message N.B. If unsaved, the previous message will remain unchanged Press key P8 to delete the whole message Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 23 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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Display of the list header (only for list type “B”) 28 fields that can be filled with 24 frequencies of type “A” or 12 of type “B” Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 24 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
The graphics allow the modulation to be displayed over a period of several minutes of transmission. To facilitate reading, the display is calibrated at values of 25, 50 and 75KHz. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 25 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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- Y AXIS: The grid highlights the values 0%, 25%, 75%, 100% - X AXIS: The grid highlights deviation values 0, 25, 50, 75, 100KHz Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 26 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
This window will appear whenever an error is detected. ATTENTION: Whenever this programme is in use, ensure that you exit any ETG250 (ETG300) window that corresponds to RDS programming. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 27 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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When successfully Programming completed, a screen will appear with three main sections: “PS Messages”,”Alternative Frequencies” and “Program Identification”. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 28 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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Click the mouse on the STOP window Delete the previous time (CANC key) Write the end time of the message Press key 1 (the message programming window will appear) Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 29 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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6. Press the UPDATE key to update (the green ON indicator will light to show the message is active) 7. It is now possible to insert other messages (upto 8) following the same procedure Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 30 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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12, it is advisable to use method B in which the rece- iver stores only the list corresponding to the header frequency to which it is tuned, so facilitating a faster change of frequency. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 31 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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In this section parameters specific to the broadcaster are programmed; Program Identification, Program Type, Decoder Identification, Traffic Announcement, Traffic Pro- gram and Music/Speech. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 32 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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- Click the PTY key with the mouse to start program- ming - To store the selection, press UPDATE. - To exit without saving, press EXIT. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 33 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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To program the message, click the mouse on the RTEXT key. To activate the message, click the mouse on the adjacent ON/OFF key. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 34 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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TA indicates that the Friend broadcaster is transmitting traffic announcements. PTY indicates the type of programme. AF indicates the list of alternative frequencies on which radio Friend can be received. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 35 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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The time difference is expressed in half-hour steps. To synchronise the clock-calendar to the actual date and time: 1. Press the CLOCK key or the TIME&C key Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 36 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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Once the programming is complete, the PC can be diconnected and used for other pur- poses. Clicking the mouse on the EXIT key will terminate programming of the encoder. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 37 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
0dBm. Power up the unit and check that the deviation displayed by the unit and by the modulation analyser fall within the range 75KHz -0.2dB and 75 KHz. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 39 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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The connectors for measurement of signals are however located on the front panel. The exciter can be used for monophonic, stereo and composite multiplex transmissions. The ETG250 (ETG300) exciter is available in two versions which are identical from an operational point of view but have different power supply circuitry.
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(DR). The section which supplies power to the services is the same for both versions. The ETG250 (ETG300) exciter features, on both versions, a line filter fitted to the alterna- ting supply to provide maximum suppression of conducted interference. The use of discrete component technology enables easy replacement in the event of fai- lure.
- 2 via cable 13 to 1 (CN1) of the services power supply (auxiliary) - 3 via coaxial cable 14 to 1 of the input splitter (Splitter IN) Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 48 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
50W in the event of AGC protection excessive SWR. This enables the exciter to continue to work with infinite SWR at any phase angle. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 49 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
- 1 (JP1) via flat cable 3 to 2 (JD1) of the mother board - 2 via cable 8 to the display - 3 (JD1) via flat cable 9 to the display Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 50 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
(software) of the level in steps of 0.5dB on each channel selection (jumper) of the input impedance value (600Ohm/10KOhm) Linea bilanciata Piedino 1: massa Piedino 2: positivo Piedino 3: invertente Linea sbilanciata Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 51 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
600Ohm (selectable) balanced input Frequency response: 20Hz - 15KHz Adjustment: -12 - +12dB in steps of 0.1dB Connector: XLR female ATTENUATION AT 19KHz 45dB Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 52 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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The optional RDS board fits in the slot indicated on page 7 of this technical manual. The ETG250 (ETG300)’s optional RDS board allows a data channel to be tran- smitted alongside the radiophonic signal (mono or stereo), in conformity with the “Speci- fication of the radio data system (RDS)”...
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Led indicator for remote control active (REM) Led indicator for TP set (TP) Led indicator for TA set (TA) Led indicator for MS set (MS Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 54 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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16 words of 8 characters and a maximum of 16 lists of alternative fre- quencies. These limits are not binding but have been advised by a sample of users. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 55 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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Programming of the messages is very quick and easy; an entire message can be programmed in one minute. No special knowledge is necessary on the part of the user. Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 56 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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Cond. elettrolitico SMT Case C C150 10uF Cond. elettrolitico SMT Case C 10uF Cond. elettrolitico Case C 10uF Cond. elettrolitico Case C Cond. ceramico SMT 0805 Engineering Department PHONE: +39 0532 829 965 - FAX: +39 0532 829 177 Page 84 E-Mail: support@elenos.com...
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DIMENSIONS 50x14x50 cm POWER SUPPLY 110-240V POWER CONSUMPTION 400W typical at maximum power output ETG250 500W typical at maximum power output ETG300 COOLING Forced ventilation Limitations on cable lengths RS232 connection cable less than 1m. connection cable less than 1m.
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