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STEREO AND MULTIPLEX COMPACT FM DIGITAL TRANSMITTER
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HELIOS FM 350 W
HELIOS FM 750 W
HELIOS FM 1000 W
HELIOS FM 1500 W
HELIOS FM 2000 W
USER MANUAL
87.5 – 108 MHz
WITH TCP/IP MONITORING*
ecreso WorldCast Systems Group
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Date: 2012/08/28
contact@ecreso.com
*depending on options
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- Page 1 HELIOS FM 350 W HELIOS FM 750 W HELIOS FM 1000 W HELIOS FM 1500 W HELIOS FM 2000 W USER MANUAL 87.5 – 108 MHz STEREO AND MULTIPLEX COMPACT FM DIGITAL TRANSMITTER WITH TCP/IP MONITORING* *depending on options Date: 2012/08/28...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2. DESCRIPTION ............................ 7 2.1. General description ........................7 2.2. Accessories ..........................7 2.3. Helios FM 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W / 1500 W / 2000 W Description ......... 8 2.3.1. Front panel ..........................8 2.3.2. Rear panel ..........................9 2.3.3. - Page 3 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5. FRONT SCREEN USE ........................29 5.1. Overview........................... 29 5.2. Working principe ........................29 5.3. Structure of the menus ......................31 5.3.1. Overview ..........................31 5.3.2. First level measurements ....................32 5.3.3.
- Page 4 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 7. CONFIGURATION WITH THE PC APPLICATION ................75 7.1. Overview........................... 75 7.2. Using the application ........................ 75 7.2.1. Connection .......................... 75 7.2.2. Configuration ........................76 7.2.3. Saving parameters ......................80 8.
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Page 5: Introduction
ECRESO offers analog and digital radio as well as digital TV transmitters (FM, DAB, DAB+, T-DMB, DVB- T/H), low power transmitters, which are air-cooled, as well as high power devices either air or water-cooled. -
Page 6: Before You Start
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 1.2. Before you start This equipment complies with international mechanical and electrical standards. To maintain this compliance, as well as to ensure proper and safe working conditions and avoid electrical shocks and fire hazards, you must comply with the following recommendations: The device should only be utilized in the conditions described in the user manual. -
Page 7: Description
The manufacturing quality and the simplicity of use make these truly powerful transmitters to broadcast analog FM programs. The Helios FM 350 W, the Helios FM 750 W, the Helios FM 1000 W, the Helios FM 1500 W and the Helios FM 2000 W are fully protected against overheating, VSWR and lightning. -
Page 8: Helios Fm 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W / 1500 W / 2000 W Description
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 2.3. Helios FM 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W / 1500 W / 2000 W Description 2.3.1. Front panel LCD contrast LCD display Navigation RF monitoring output... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 2.3.2. Rear panel Helios FM 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W 7/16 RF output Interlock Communication GPIO MPX/SCA1 Audio input Line1 board (option) * (option) MPX/SCA2 (Ana or AES) - Page 10 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 * Two optional communication boards are available: TCP/IP board 2 RS232 ports (COM1 and COM2) 1 µSD card 1 USB port 1 Ethernet port 1 CAN port CAN board...
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Page 11: Opened Cover
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 2.3.3. Opened cover Helios FM 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W Mains filter Audio inputs RF output GPIO board detection Surge protector Communication board Output filter High output... - Page 12 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Helios FM 1500 W / 2000 W RF output detection Communication Output board combiner Output filters Digital modulator Power bloc RF amplifier blocs High output Input power supply splitter...
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Page 13: Synoptic
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 2.3.4. Synoptic Helios FM 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W Helios FM 1500 W / 2000 W Page 13 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – F-33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –... -
Page 14: Rack
The surge protector used by Ecreso includes multi-MOV technology and a gas discharge tube (GDT) giving a very high protection and very low parasitic capacitance and leakage currents. -
Page 15: Protection Against Vswr
The amperage is also measured. The threshold varies depending of the power of the Helios FM: 2 A for the Helios FM 20 W, 8.5 A for the Helios FM 100 W, 20 A for the Helios FM 350 W, 23 A for the Helios FM 750 W, 29 A for the Helios FM 1000 W, 26 A per amplifier pallet for the Helios FM 1500 W, 31 A per amplifier pallet for the Helios FM 2000 W. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. RF section Frequency range 87.5 to 108 MHz Summary of different steps 10 kHz Frequency stability < 10 per year Power range 50-350 W, 50-750 W, 50-1000 W, 150-1500 W or 200-2000 W @ ROS=1.35... -
Page 17: Af Inputs
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 3.5. AF inputs Analog (LINE1) Connector "XLR" type > 10 kΩ by default, adjustable to 600 Ω by jumpers, balanced Impedance Bandwidth Software adjustable Level Software adjustable (-18/+18 dBu range) -
Page 18: Interface Panel
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 3.1. Interface panel Indicators Green CPU LED: CPU activity Red FAULT LED: major fault Yellow WARNING LED: minor fault Red RF (3 dB) LED: RF fault (3 dB) Red VSWR LED: VSWR fault... -
Page 19: Miscellaneous
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 3.4. Miscellaneous Marking Standards 1999/5/CE (R&TTE) ETS 302 018 (EMC) ETS 300 384 (Radio) NF EN 60215 (Safety) Page 19 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – F-33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –... -
Page 20: Starting Up Your Transmitter
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER 4.1. Connecting the transmitter Rear panel Helios FM 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W Rear panel Helios 1500 W / 2000 W... -
Page 21: Using The Front Panel
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4.2. Using the front panel Please refer to section 5.2 for front panel working principle. 4.2.1. Setting the transmitter Set the power (in W), the frequency (in MHz) and enable the RF: From the main screen, press the "Enter”... -
Page 22: Input Selection
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4.2.2. Input selection Press the “+” key until you see the Input Select menu. Then press the “Enter” key. -> I N P U T S W I T C H >... -
Page 23: Setting The Mpx Inputs
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4.2.3. Setting the MPX inputs Press the “+” key until you see the MPX In menu. Then press the “Enter” key. -> M P X I N > Press the “Enter” key once more to set the MPX1 input. -
Page 24: Mpx Configuration
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4.2.4. MPX configuration Press the “+” key until you see the ST Encoder menu. Then press the “Enter” key. -> S T E N C O D E R >... -
Page 25: Setting The Analog Or Aes Inputs
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4.2.5. Setting the analog or AES inputs Press the “+” key until you see the Line1 (or Line2) menu. Then press the “Enter” key. -> L I N E 1 >... -
Page 26: Using The Pc Application
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4.3. Using the PC application 4.3.1. Connecting with the control software application On the PC, start the control software. This is a set-up tool that will allow you to quickly set and test your transmitter. -
Page 27: Setting The Mpx Inputs
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4.3.4. Setting the MPX inputs Click the "Audio Input" button: Set the nominal level between -50 and +50 dBu 4.3.5. MPX configuration Click the "Modulator" button: Set the audio type to:... -
Page 28: With The Tcp/Ip Option
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 4.4. With the TCP/IP option 4.4.1. Network configuration If the optional IP board is present on the transmitter, first set the IP address with the front panel: From the main screen, press the "Enter” key to display 9 8 . -
Page 29: Front Screen Use
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5. FRONT SCREEN USE 5.1. Overview The transmitter can be entirely set using the front panel application. For audio configuration you will use the following menus: Input Switch: to select the main audio source and the secondary audio sources and to set switching criteria between these sources. - Page 30 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 keys are also used to adjust values after the edit mode has been enabled. To adjust a value, set each character at a time. Text values are set from left to right; number values are set from right to left.
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Page 31: Structure Of The Menus
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3. Structure of the menus 5.3.1. Overview Menus followed by are read-only. The Alarm menu only appears when at least one alarm is active. Menu and menu items in orange are only visible in Expert mode. -
Page 32: First Level Measurements
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.2. First level measurements These values are read-only; bargraphs may also be available. First level menu: 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W ENTER... -
Page 33: First Level Menus
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.3. First level menus 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W ENTER ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| 9 8 . -
Page 34: Tx Parameters Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.4. TX PARAMETERS Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> T X P A R A M E T E R S >... -
Page 35: Input Switch Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.6. INPUT SWITCH Menu 9 8 , 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> I N P U T S W I T C H >... -
Page 36: Line1 Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.7. LINE1 Menu (similar to the Line2 menu and to the Player menu) 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> L I N E 1 >... -
Page 37: Mpx In Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.8. MPX in Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W -> M P X I N > ENTER M P X -> M P X 1 >... -
Page 38: Audio Gene Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.9. Audio Gene Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> A U D I O G E N E > ENTER A U D I O G E N E ->... -
Page 39: Modulation Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.10. Modulation Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W -> M O D U L A T I O N > ENTER M O D U L A T I O N... -
Page 40: Stereo Encoder Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.11. Stereo encoder Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W -> S T E N C O D E R > ENTER E N C O D E R ->... -
Page 41: Rds / Sca Encoder Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.12. RDS / SCA encoder Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> R D S / S C A E N C O D E R... -
Page 42: Fm Limiter Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.13. FM limiter Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> F M L I M I T E R > ENTER L I M I T E R ->... -
Page 43: Rds Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.14. RDS Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> R D S > ENTER R D S C U R R E N T : M A I N ( 1 ) R D S ->... -
Page 44: Network Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.15. Network Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> N E T W O R K > ENTER N E T W O R K -> A D R ->... -
Page 45: Com Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.16. COM Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> C O M > ENTER L O C A L C O M S P E E D ->... -
Page 46: Power Supply Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.17. Power supply Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> P O W E R S U P P L Y >... -
Page 47: Temp/Fan Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.18. Temp/Fan Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W -> T E M P / F A N > ENTER T ° A M B : 3 1 °... -
Page 48: Time/Date Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.19. Time/Date Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> T I M E / D A T E > ENTER 1 4 : 0 4 2 3 / 0 6 / 1 1 ->... -
Page 49: License Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.20. License Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> L I C E N S E > ENTER S E R I A L... -
Page 50: About / System Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.21. About / System Menu 1 0 4 . 0 5 M H z 7 5 0 W -> A B O U T / S Y S T E M >... -
Page 51: Easy/Expert Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.3.22. Easy/Expert Menu 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> E A S Y 5.3.23. Exit Menu 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W ->... -
Page 52: Main Parameters Description
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 5.4. Main parameters description Parameters are described for the main menus; serial commands are indicated in parenthesis. Possible values and/or value format are indicated for each parameter. 5.4.1. TX PARAMETERS Menu These parameters are available as TX and CONF serial commands (see sections 6.2.8 and 6.2.3). -
Page 53: Menu Line 1 (Ana)
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 CROSSFADE (CONF.CROSSFADE) - – read/write With this parameter, set the crossfade time between channels when switching from one to the next (in seconds). From 0 to 25.5 s LINE 1 or 2 / MPX / PLAYER sub menu These parameters are available as INPUT.LINE1.SW / INPUT.LINE2.SW / INPUT.MPX.SW /... -
Page 54: Line 2 Menu (Aes)
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 DRIVE (INPUT.LINE1.DRIVE) – read/write With this parameter, you can slightly compensate the input audio level. It directly affects the final deviation. A negative value decreases the deviation; a positive value can increase the deviation and/or cause the MPX hard clipper to be used (if enabled) which in turn may lead to audio distortion. -
Page 55: Player Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 TYPE (INPUT.MPXn.TYPE) – read/write This parameter applies a filter to extract the type of signal needed on the MPXn input. This filtered signal will become the MPXn channel audio signal. Note that when switching from stereo to mono, the total deviation is maintained. -
Page 56: Modulation Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 STATE (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.STATE) – read/write With this parameter, set the type of MPX signal generated by the internal generator. OFF, PILOT, L, R, L+R (mono) or L-R (stereo) PREAC (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.PREAC) – read/write With this parameter, set the pre-emphasis. -
Page 57: Stereo Encoder Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 DEV PILOT (CONF.DEV.PILOT) – read/write With this parameter, set the 19 kHz pilot deviation. For countries modulating at 75 kHz, the pilot deviation should be 10% of the total deviation, i.e. 7.5 kHz without RDS or 7.1 kHz if RDS is used. -
Page 58: Fm Limiter Menu
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 RDS STATE (CONF. STATE.RDS) – read/write With this parameter, enable or disable the RDS. When the RDS is enabled or disabled, the RDS deviation is automatically subtracted from or added to the audio deviation to maintain the same total deviation. - Page 59 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 CURRENT MAIN (RDS.DSN) This parameter indicates the current DSN number. MAIN DSN sub-menu PI (RDS.MAINDSN.PI) – read/write With this parameter, set the PI code (Program Identifier) used by RDS receivers to identify the station while searching for a frequency using AF or EON-AF codes.
- Page 60 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Leisure College Jazz Music Unassigned Country Music Unassigned National Music Unassigned Oldies Music Unassigned Folk Music Unassigned Documentary Weather Alarm Test Emergency Test Alarm Emergency PS (RDS.MAINDSN.PS) – read/write...
- Page 61 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 stereo with dynamic stereo with compressed static stereo with compressed dynamic TA/TP (RDS.MAINDSN.TATP / RDS.MAINDSN.TA / RDS.MAINDSN.TA) – read/write With this parameter, enable or disable the TA (Traffic Announcement) / TP (Traffic Program). Enabling the TA instantaneously switches an RDS receiver onto road information reports;...
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Page 62: Serial Commands
Working principle Helios FM 350 W, Helios FM 750 W, Helios FM 1000 W, Helios FM 1500 W and Helios FM 2000 W have a serial interface. The physical connection is done using the SUB-D9 (SERIAL MONITOR) on the front panel. -
Page 63: Serial Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 6.2. Serial commands 6.2.1. System commands Access Possible value on the serial port NAME Comments (R/W) of the unit Logs the user and allows them to update XXXX,X=[0…z] "LOGGED" ou variables if the password is correct. -
Page 64: Measurement Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Access Possible value on the serial port NAME Comments (R/W) of the unit SYS.RST Reset of all parameters. General reset of the µc. Sends the return SYS.RST.CPU "RST" code: RST SYS.RST.EXC... -
Page 65: Alarm Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit CONF.DEV.PILOT 0 to 25.5 Sets the pilot excursion CONF.DEV.RDS 0 to 25.5 Sets the RDS excursion CONF.DEV.SCA... -
Page 66: Input Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 6.2.5. Input commands Access Possible value on the NAME Comments (R/W) serial port of the unit INPUT.AUDIOGEN.FREQ1 0 ~ 100000.00 delta phase = freq audio / 200000 INPUT.AUDIOGEN.FREQ2 0 ~ 100000.00 delta phase = freq audio / 200000 INPUT.AUDIOGEN.LEVEL1... - Page 67 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Access Possible value on the NAME Comments (R/W) serial port of the unit XXX=[1…120] INPUT.MPX.SW.DELAY Switching delay when loss on the MPX input INPUT.MPX.SW.THRESH -90…000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on MPX 1 Drive setting, allows an increase of the input audio INPUT.MPX1.DRIVE...
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Page 68: Encoder Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 6.2.6. Encoder commands Access Possible value on the serial port of NAME Comments (R/W) the unit Enables/disables and sets the rear panel 0…8; 0=OFF CODER.19KOUT.LEVEL 19 kHz level output "AUTO"... -
Page 69: Rds Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 6.2.7. RDS commands Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit List of alternative frequencies (26 max). Enter frequencies XX,…,XX XX=[87.5 ~108.00] RDS.ALTDSN.AF as 5 character values. Ex: 89.70 or 103.2 Numerical function that drives an RDS receiver’s audio... -
Page 70: Transmitter Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 6.2.8. Transmitter commands Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit Sets the triggering threshold for the 1 dB alarm. Example "250" TX.1DB [0..9999] =>... -
Page 71: Status Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 6.2.9. Status commands Access Possible value on the NAME Comments (R/W) serial port of the unit STAT.10M "PRES" or "NOT PRES" Indicates the presence of an external 10 MHz STAT.1PPS... -
Page 72: Hyperterminal Connection
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 6.3. HyperTerminal connection With Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7, launch the HyperTerminal: Start > Programs > Accessories > Communication > HyperTerminal. The following window appears: Connection description Enter the connection name and click OK. - Page 73 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 The next window appears: Connection Select the serial port with which you want to connect to the equipment, then click OK. Enter the port parameters as indicated, and click OK.
- Page 74 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Port settings You connection has been established, you can directly communicate with the device connected to the serial port of your computer. You can launch the commands described in this chapter. Typing the INFO command, the device must display the following information (connected to a Goliath in this example).
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Page 75: Configuration With The Pc Application
7. CONFIGURATION WITH THE PC APPLICATION 7.1. Overview The Ecreso CD includes the Engi application which enables the transmitter’s configuration with a simple serial connection to a PC. On the transmitter’s page, click the control interface link to download the zipped file to your PC. -
Page 76: Configuration
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 When connected, the unit information is automatically updated. With a serial connection, if the module is password protected, you will need to enter the password before you can access all the functions. - Page 77 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Audio input: These values are also available with the Line 1, Line 2, MPX and Player front panel menus or with the INPUT.LINE1, INPUT.LINE2, INPUT.MPX1, INPUT.MPX2 and INPUT.PLAYER serial commands...
- Page 78 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Static RDS: These values are also available with the RDS front panel menu with serial commands. Input Switch: These values are also available with the Select and Input Switch front panel menus or with the INPUT and CONF serial commands.
- Page 79 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Events: Logs are also available with SYS.LOG serial commands. System: These values are also available with the COM Port, Time/Date and System front panel menus or with the SYS serial commands.
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Page 80: Saving Parameters
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 Internal Generator: These values are also available with the Audio Generator front panel menu or with the INPUT.AUDIOGEN serial commands. 7.2.3. Saving parameters With the application you may also save parameters, before upgrading or as a backup for instance. -
Page 81: Remote Control And Monitoring With The Gpio Board
This function is available when the optional GPIO board is installed on the transmitter. It provides an interface between ECRESO transmitters and external systems. The modules are remotely controlled via “RC” inputs using opto isolators. Working state and alarms are sent to “RM” outputs via relays. -
Page 82: Remote Control Function Pinout
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 8.3. Remote control function pinout Function Remote Control Input name Common STANDBY OFF OPT1A(20) RC_COMMUN(24) STANDBY ON OPT2A(8) RC_COMMUN(24) RF ON CONF1(21) RC_COMMUN(24) RF OFF CONF2(9) RC_COMMUN(24) TA ON... -
Page 83: Physical Representation Of The Gpios
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 8.5. Physical representation of the GPIOs 12 V floating TC_COMMON power supply Page 83 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – F-33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –... -
Page 84: Management Using Serial Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 8.6. Management using serial commands A set of commands makes it possible to override the control board to modify specific RC outputs and read specific RM inputs. To do so, set the RC you want to control (SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK) and the RM you want information from (SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK). - Page 85 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 However, the format of values returned by serial commands is hexadecimal. You must then convert each 4 digit set as per the following table: Hexadecimal Binary 0000 0001 0010...
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Page 86: The Embedded Website
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9. THE EMBEDDED WEBSITE 9.1. Introduction This function is available with the IP/IO version when the optional TCP/IP board is installed on the transmitter. 9.2. Connecting to the embedded web site For remote access, connect to the transmitter’s embedded web site. -
Page 87: Viewing The Status
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 No current notification A notification has been sent A notification has been processed 9.3. Viewing the Status This page displays the main parameters of the transmitter (read-only). LEDs give the status of the alarms:... -
Page 88: Configuration
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.4. Configuration This page displays the main parameters of the transmitter so they can be updated. When values have been changed, click the button to save the new settings. -
Page 89: System
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5. System Click the Save button to lock in your changes; this is true for every page of the system configuration. 9.5.1. Product ID General information regarding the product: name, serial number, versions…... -
Page 90: Date / Time
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.2. Date / Time Set system date: the user may update both date (year/month/day) and time (hour/minute/second). Set system time zone: The user selects the geographical zone from the list. Important to have this set correctly when using an NTP server. -
Page 91: Users
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.3. Users This is where web site connection settings can be modified. This page is only visible to administrators. Two web and software accounts are available: Administrator (Admin / admin by default). The administrator has full rights Guest (Guest / guest by default). -
Page 92: Network
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.4. Network IP Configuration: Static Ethernet configuration Set the parameters for the network interface. DNS Servers: DNS configuration. Mandatory if before using DNS addresses on other configuration pages. -
Page 93: Support
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.5. Support With the ‘Reboot TCP/IP option’ button, restart the TCP/IP board. With the ‘Reboot Transmitter’ button, restart the transmitter’s front panel. Page 93 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – F-33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –... -
Page 94: Snmp Agent
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.6. SNMP Agent SNMP configuration The equipment enables multiple addresses to be configured for SNMP notifications. However, only the Main Manager has the authority to acknowledge notifications. With “INFORMS” messages, automatic answers from secondary managers are ignored by the unit. - Page 95 Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.6.1 Supported SNMP versions The unit implements an SNMP agent conforming to SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c versions. GET and SET commands are supported, as well as GETBULK in SNMPv2c. Notifications can be transmitted in TRAP V1 or V2c form or with an INFORM V2c type.
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Page 96: Notifications
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.7. Notifications SNMP Actions The user may replay traps that have not been acknowledged yet. The user may also delete pending traps that have not been acknowledged yet. -
Page 97: Common Traps
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.8. Common traps Click the arrow next to the trap name to display its parameters. Set the mode: Resend until acknowledgement: the trap is regularly sent until acknowledgement. Send and forget: the trap is sent once, no follow-up is expected. -
Page 98: Irt Traps
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.9. IRT Traps IRT traps are configured like common traps (see previous section), with 2 additional parameters: To enable the trap, check "Enabled". Set the priority; this information which is sent with the traps can be used by an SNMP Manager as filter criteria for instance. -
Page 99: Ecreso Traps
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 9.5.10. Ecreso Traps Ecreso traps are configured like common traps (see section 9.5.8). No trap is sent on automatic audio switch. 9.6. About This window displays information regarding the web application Page 99 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –... -
Page 100: Appendix A: Software Option Management
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 APPENDIX A: SOFTWARE OPTION MANAGEMENT A set of options is available for Helios FM transmitters. Contact your Ecreso dealer if you wish to install one of them after the initial transmitter purchase. -
Page 101: Using The Pc Application
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 A.2. Using the PC application License management is only available with Engi version 1.1.1 (or more recent). Connect to the transmitter with the Engi application, either with a direct connection or via the network (see section 7) and display the Tools/License Manager menu. -
Page 102: Using Serial Commands
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 A.3. Using serial commands Connect a PC to the front panel serial port as described in section 6. Send the command: SYS.KEY.ADD The return value will have the following format: serial_number-key1. -
Page 103: Appendix B: Adjusting The Impedance Of Analog Inputs
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 APPENDIX B: ADJUSTING THE IMPEDANCE OF ANALOG INPUTS Default impedance of analog inputs is high. It can be set to 600 by jumpers. Before setting the jumpers, make sure that all cables are disconnected. Remove all the screws securing the cover. -
Page 104: Appendix C: Maintenance
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 APPENDIX C: MAINTENANCE To order spare parts, please contact your Audemat dealer. C.1. Changing the fuses If you need to change the fuses, make sure the surge protector has not been damaged (see section C3). -
Page 105: Changing The Fan
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 C.2. Changing the fan Fan reference: SP01309 Fans should be changed every 3 years. Turn off the module needing a new fan and pull it out of the cabinet. -
Page 106: Changing The Surge Protector
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 C.3. Changing the surge protector To check whether the surge protector is damaged, remove the top cover: if the surge protector indicator LED is on, it is ok, if the LED is off, the surge protector needs to be replaced. -
Page 107: Appendix D: Troubleshooting
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING D.1. Calibration Your transmitter is calibrated in factory and should not need to be recalibrated. In case it become misadjusted, first contact our technical support department. They may advise you to recalibrate the unit, in which case you will be sent the calibration file. -
Page 108: For More Information
Helios FM 350 W/750 W/1000 W/1500 W/2000 W, user manual– 08/2012 FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact: Ecreso 20, avenue Neil Armstrong - Parc d'Activités J.F. Kennedy 33700 BORDEAUX – MERIGNAC FRANCE Tel: +33 (5)57 928 928 | Fax: +33 (5)57 928 929 Hotline: upport@audemat.comU...
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