NOTE TO USER Overview assigned, the System Administrator will be able to assign up to four user names and passwords. The DXL5000 Digital Microwave System (DXL5000) is a state- To assign user names and passwords, perform the “Receiver of-the-art radio system. The DXL5000 Transmitter and Receiver General Procedures”...
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Part number 400571-1 Revision A July 2009 The information and design contained within this manual was originated by and is the property of MRC. MRC reserves all DXL5000 Digital Microwave System (DXL5000) patent proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use, and sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein, except Copyright to the extent rights are expressly granted to others.
R = distance to the center of radiation of the antenna in centimeters MRC provides this warning for safety purposes with the intent to S = MPE in mW/cm² (milliwatts per square centimeters) inform the user of the potential hazard to RF exposure. The...
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Centimeters to Feet = cm * .0328 for all frequency bands with digital modulation outputs. 4 π = 12.57 MRC, in accordance with the requirements set forth by the FCC, provides this information as a guide to the user. It is assumed User Input...
Table 1 reflects the graphic representations in Figure 1 above. Table 2: Minimum Distance - High Power Table 1: Minimum Distance - Low Power Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Distance Distance Distance Distance Distance Distance Antenna Antenna from from from from from...
Symbols Used Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment The following symbols may be used on the equipment or may be (WEEE) - The product must not be disposed of contained in this manual: with other waste at the end of its life cycle. It is the user’s responsibility to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling.
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Introduction Calling for Service MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During regular business hours you can reach our expert For Whom It’s Written staff directly. This manual is intended for use by qualified operators, installers,...
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connector, and a power fuse. • 5.925 GHz – 6.425 GHz (10MHz Channel) DXL5000 Receiver The rear panel of the DXL5000 Receiver • 6.425 GHz – 6.525 GHz (25MHz Channel) contains the I/O connectors, the AC input power connector, and •...
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DXL5000 User and Technical Manual Introduction...
Operation Advanced Operation Procedures 2-24 User Name and Password Setup 2-24 Download New System Software 2-25 Chapter Overview Overview of DXL5000 Transmitter This chapter provides the information that will enable you to and Receiver Controls, Indicators, and operate your DXL5000 Digital Microwave System (DXL5000). Connectors Here are the topics covered: This section describes the controls, indicators, and connectors...
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Figure 2-1: DXL5000 Transmitter Controls, Indicators, and Connectors TX POWER MAJOR ALARM Display DXL5000 TX MINOR ALARM SCM STATUS ASI/DS3/E3 1 CHAN2 DATA IF IN Connector Connector POWER IN Connector ASI/DS3/E3 2 CHAN1 T1/E1 SUMMARY Connector Connector Connector ALARM Connector MGMT RESET Connector...
ASI/SMPTE310 Connector The 75 ohm BNC female ASI/ POWER IN Connector The POWER IN power connector SMPTE310 connector provides ASI or SMPTE310 inputs to the provides connection to the removable external power cable. The unit. power connector assembly also contains the AC power fuse. WAYSIDE DATA Connector The WAYSIDE DATA DB-9 male MGMT Connector The RJ-45 MGMT connector provides 10 connector provides RS-232 connections for SCM operations.
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Figure 2-2: DXL5000 Receiver Controls, Indicators, and Connectors RSL dBm MAJOR ALARM Display DXL5000 RX MINOR ALARM SCM STATUS CHAN1 SUMMARY ALARM DATA CHAN2 T1/E1 Connector Connector MGMT Connector ASI/DS3/E3 2 Connector CHAN2 IF OUT CHAN1 T1/E1 Connector ASI/DS3/E3 1...
BNC 75 ohm female connectors provide ASI or DS3/E3 outputs RSL dBm Display The RSL dBm 4-digit LED display indicates from the unit. the current receiver signal power level in dBm. RF IN Connector The SMA 50 ohm female RF IN connector MAJOR ALARM LED When flashing amber, the MAJOR provides the 70 MHz input from the external antenna.
in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) rack. The cabling is permanently installed and power comes from the facility or site power source. CAUTION If power is accidentally lost, do not immediately re-apply power to the DXL5000 Each installation will have its own specific tasks according to the System Transmitter.
Press the PC/laptop Enter key, and observe the DXL5000 Log In window is displayed. CAUTION In the following step, ensure cable Enter your user name and password in the User connections to the RF OUT are properly Name and Password text boxes and select the Log connected.
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Verify the power cable is properly connected to the off and on without a minimum delay of 10 seconds between DXL5000 System rear panel AC POWER IN removal of power and application of power. connector. Conversely, power to the DXL5000 System Receiver must never Verify all coaxial cables and cable connectors are be cycled to on and then immediately to off, as corruption of properly connected to the rear panel connectors, as...
Initial DXL5000 System Setup Power Down The steps required to properly power down the DXL5000 System To log into the DXL5000 System Transmitter or Receiver Receiver are contained in the following steps. software for the System Administrator to set up IP, Subnet Mask, Select the Log Out tab and observe the Log In screen and Default Gateway addresses, see Figure 2-3 on page...
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Figure 2-3: Initial Setup Enter factory Verify DXL5000 System Enter admin Open Windows default IP Log In screen is Transmitter/Receiver is in User Name: Internet Explorer address displayed powered up text box (192.168.0.10) Note: Enter admin The factory default User in Password: Name and Password is text box...
Transmitter General Procedures • The Administration tab allows the System Administrator to change user names and passwords. To log into the DXL5000 System Transmitter software to review • The Alarms tab displays system alarm status and system status, to select transmitter settings, to review alarms, provides you with the ability to re-classify the severity of and to log out of the DXL5000 System Transmitter, see Figure 2-...
2.5.1 Review DXL5000 System Transmitter select the Status tab and then select the Identification tab, Monitor Radio tab, Firmware Revisions, or Monitor Mod tab, Status as required. See Figure 2-5. To review the current DXL5000 System Transmitter status, Figure 2-5: Status Tab Options - Typical Select Status Tab Select Identification Select Monitor...
2.5.2 Perform DXL5000 System Transmitter select the Setup tab and then select the Identification tab, Radio tab, and Modulator tab, as required. See Figure 2-6. Setup To set up DXL5000 System Transmitter operating settings, first Figure 2-6: Setup Tab Options - Sheet 1 Select Setup Tab Figure 2-7 Select Radio Tab...
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Figure 2-7: Setup Tab Options - Sheet 2 Note The Invert Spectrum - On radio button From should be selected only in the event the Figure 2- Select Modulator incoming signal becomes inverted due to 6 on a device or event in the signal path. page 2-13 Select Submit Symbol Rate:...
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Figure 2-8: Setup Tab Options - Sheet 3 Note Notes: When selecting Modulation, Core When selecting Core Channel inputs, only one connector may be Channel 1 thru 4, and Data Rates, the selected at a time. Utilization indication must not exceed 100%.
2.5.3 Review Transmitter Alarms alarm status, select the Alarm tab and then select the Information tab. To set alarm monitoring options, select the To review DXL5000 System Transmitter alarms and to set up Configure option button for the corresponding status option. alarm monitoring options, see Figure 2-9.
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Figure 2-10: Review Alarms - Sheet 2 Status Options - Typical From Figure 2-9 on Status options page 2-16 displayed Select Severity Select Type Select Latch On Major, Minor, or Alarm or Alert or Off radio Disabled radio radio button button option, as button option, as option, as...
• The Administration tab allows the System Administrator Receiver General Procedures to change user names and passwords. To log in to the DXL5000 System Receiver software to review • The Alarms tab displays system alarm status and system status, to select receiver settings, to review alarms, and provides you with the ability to re-classify the severity of to log out of the DXL5000 System Receiver, see Figure...
System Temp: Call Sign: YYYY Core Channel 4: none at 0.000 Mbps Date Installed: MM/DD/YY Invert Spectrum: Radio Type: DXL5000 Rx User Information 1: XXX PRBS: User Information 2: YYY SNR: 0.00 dB User Information 3: ZZZ EVM: 0.0% DXL5000 User and Technical Manual...
2.6.2 Perform DXL5000 System Receiver Setup the Setup tab and then select the Identification tab and Demodulator tab, as required. See Figure 2-13. To set up the DXL5000 Receiver operating settings, first select Figure 2-13: Setup Tab Options - Sheet 1 Select Setup Tab Figure 2-14 on page 2-21...
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Figure 2-14: Setup Tab Options - Sheet 2 Note The Invert Spectrum - On radio button should be selected only in the event the From Figure 2-13 Select incoming signal becomes inverted due to on page 2-20 Demodulator Tab a device or event in the signal path. Select Submit Symbol Rate: Modulation:...
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Figure 2-15: Setup Tab Options - Sheet 3 Note Notes: When selecting Modulation, Core When selecting Core Channel outputs, only one connector may be Channel 1 thru 4, and Data Rates, the selected at a time. Utilization indication should be as close to 100% as possible.
2.6.3 Review Receiver Alarms monitoring options, see Figure 2-16. To review current alarm status, first select the Alarm tab and then select the Information To review DXL5000 System Receiver alarms and to setup alarm tab. To select alarm monitoring options, select the Configure option button for the corresponding status option.
Advanced Operation Procedures 2.7.1 User Name and Password Setup To set up the DXL5000 Transmitter and/or Receiver users and The procedures required to assign user names and passwords passwords, see Figure 2-17. This procedure may only be and to download new software into either the DXL5000 performed by the system administrator.
2.7.2 Download New System Software Downloads tab must be selected. See Figure 2-18. This procedure may only be performed by the System To load new software into the DXL5000 System Transmitter, the Administrator. Figure 2-18: Downloads Tab Options CAUTION Notes: In the event of a power failure during the software upgrade process, the DXL5000 software can be erased.
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Troubleshooting as major SCM alarm is present. Individual alarms are shown on the Alarms - Information tab displayed on your PC or laptop when you are connected to the rear panel MGMT connector, either directly or via the internet. Chapter Overview Note that alarms presented in this chapter reflect the factory This chapter describes how to troubleshoot your DXL5000 default alarm Severity and Type settings.
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Figure 3-2: Alarms Tab - Typical DXL5000 User and Technical Manual Troubleshooting...
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Power Supply Major • Indicates internal power supply fault and potential unstable operation. Verify input power is correct. • Call MRC Technical Support. Major Local oscillator is unlocked Minor • System fan(s) not operating or not operating at correct speed.
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Power Supply Major • Indicates internal power supply fault and potential unstable operation. Verify input power is correct. • Call MRC Technical Support. Major Local oscillator is unlocked Minor • System fan(s) not operating or not operating at correct speed.
Installation Initial Power-Up 4-12 Power Down 4-12 Product Modifications 4-13 Chapter Overview Unpacking This chapter describes how to unpack and install your DXL5000 Digital Microwave System (DXL5000). The topics covered in this Each DXL5000 System Transmitter and Receiver is shipped chapter are as follows: assembled, wired, and factory tested.
• Position the rack to allow easy access to the front and rear of the equipment. • Forward a copy of the damage report to MRC Customer Service. • Be sure to allow room behind the equipment rack for the many cables required.
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Tighten securely. Wiring is subject to extremes of temperature, humidity, and Install the top two screws. Use lock washers to vibration. MRC recommends the following general practices be prevent loosening. Tighten securely. performed in all installations. Ventilation...
Power Connections MRC supplies an AC power cable with Power Connections each DXL5000. Additional Powering Notes Check the electrical source to 4.6.1...
Connections CAUTION Be sure the power being supplied matches the power required by the equipment. 4.8.1 Transmitter Rear Panel Connectors Refer to Figure 4-3 on page 4-6 Table 4-1 on page 4-7 rear panel connections to the DXL5000 System Transmitter. CAUTION Power supply cords and cables must be protected.
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Figure 4-3: Transmitter Rear Panel Connections ASI/DS3/E3 1 CHAN1 and CHAN1 and SUMMARY and 2 CHAN2 T1/E1 CHAN2 DATA ALARM Connectors Connectors IF IN Connectors MGMT Connector Connector Connector SUMMARY ALARM CHAN2 RF OUT DATA ASI/DS3/E3 RESET CHAN1 MGMT CHAN1 CHAN2 T1/E1 DATA...
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Table 4-1: Transmitter Rear Panel Connections Connector Type Function Comments Provides 10 Base T Ethernet See ”MGMT Connections” on MGMT RJ-45 connector connection via your web browser to a page 4-10 for pin-outs. PC at a local or remote location for control of the unit.
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Table 4-1: Transmitter Rear Panel Connections (Continued) Connector Type Function Comments WAYSIDE DATA 9-pin male D-connector Provides RS-232 connections for SCM See ”WAYSIDE DATA operations. Connections” on page 4-11 for pin- outs. IMC BUS 9-pin male D-connector (Reserved for future use.) IF MON 75 ohm BNC female connector The IF MON connector provides a 70...
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Connector Type Function Comments CHAN1 T1/E1 RJ-45 connector Provides Channel 1 T1/E1 outputs from See ”CHAN1 and CHAN2 T1/E1 the unit. Connections” on page 4-10 for pin- outs. See ”CHAN1 and CHAN2 T1/E1 CHAN2 T1/E1 RJ-45 connector Provides Channel 2 T1/E1 outputs from the unit.
Table 4-4: SUMMARY ALARM Connector Pin-Outs 4.8.3 MGMT Connections The rear panel MGMT RJ-45 connector provides 10 Base T Signal Connector Information Ethernet connection via your web browser to a PC at a local or Description remote location for control of the unit. For pin-outs of the 15-Pin, Female, “D”...
4.9.2 Initial Power-Up Table 4-7: CHAN1 and CHAN2 DATA Connector Pin-Outs Now you are ready to apply power: CHAN1 CHAN2 Connector Signal Signal Power up the DXL5000 System per “Powering the Information Description Description DXL5000 System Transmitter” on page 2-6 and/or “Powering the DXL5000 System Receiver”...
Product Modifications CAUTION If you modify a product without authorization from MRC, you will void the warranty. The product you purchased has been carefully designed and tested, and is warranted to meet specifications when connected and operated as described in this manual.
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Replacement Parts and Table 5-2: Transmitter AC Power Fuses Supported Repairs Operating Voltage Fuse Rating 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 3.0A, 250V AGC, Slow Blow Chapter Overview 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 3.0A, 250V AGC, Slow Blow This chapter identifies replacement parts and supported repairs Table 5-3: Receiver AC Power Fuses applicable to the DXL5000 Digital Microwave System (DXL5000) Transmitter and Receiver.
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DXL5000 User and Technical Manual Replacement Parts and Supported Repairs...
Theory of Operation Definition Television (STD), High Definition Television (HDTV), and Analog Television (ATV) video system networks. The DXL5000 System provides broadcast high quality digital format video transmission under Single Carrier Modulation Chapter Overview (SCM) scheme. The System can be configured as either a simplex or duplex system.
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Figure 6-1: DXL5000 Transmitter Block Diagram - Typical Antenna RF Output Standard/High Level (SMA Connector) Back Panel Data Signals Control 70 MHz High Capacity SCM Interface Board DC/Control SCM Modulator AC/DC Power Supply 70 MHz Transmitter Mixer Module Interface Board DC/Control Fan 1 Power Normal / High Power...
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DC/Control Control System Operation & Micro Control Board Embedded Firmware & System Software Embedded Firmware & Software MAJOR ALARM MINOR ALARM DXL5000 RX Front Panel LEDs and Display SCM ALARM RSL dBm DXL5000 User and Technical Manual Theory of Operation...
DXL5000 Transmitter and Receiver Software The DXL5000 web interface is designed to be configured from a PC running Internet Explorer 7.0 or later via the 10 base T Ethernet connection. The embedded system software can be updated via this web interface.
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