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Harris Maxiva UAX Service Bulletin

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ECN
Ref:
Complete:
Number:
UAX001
Jul 2012
61686
UAX002
Oct 2012
61240
H A R R I S C O R P O R A T I O N
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Broadcast Communications Division
10/16/2012
Maxiva UAX SERVICE BULLETIN LISTING
Description:
To notify of the upgrade from the PCM-1 to the PCM-2 module.
To correct rivet clearance issue.
Instruction
Mod Kit P/N:
P/N:
773-4514-001
973-4514-001
773-4514-002
973-4514-002
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  • Page 1 Maxiva UAX SERVICE BULLETIN LISTING Instruction Description: Mod Kit P/N: Ref: Complete: Number: P/N: UAX001 Jul 2012 61686 To notify of the upgrade from the PCM-1 to the PCM-2 module. 773-4514-001 973-4514-001 UAX002 Oct 2012 61240 To correct rivet clearance issue.
  • Page 2 To identify if the Panel PC TCU in your system contains the PCM-1 module, reference the pictures below to identify the modules. If the PCM-1 module is present, please contact the Harris service department to order the replacement kit. There is only one...
  • Page 3 PCM-2 module Figure 2 (PCM-2 Module) Service Bulletins are also available on the Harris Web Site at http://www.broadcast.harris.com Should you have any questions relating to this bulletin, please contact: TV Field Service PO Box 4290 Quincy, Illinois 62305 tsupport@harris.com, Fax +1 217 221-7086, Tel +1 217 222 8200...
  • Page 4 HARRIS CORPORATION THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY DATA BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS OF HARRIS CORPORATION. NO DISCLOSURE, P.O. BOX 4290 REPRODUCTION, OR USE OF ANY PART THEREOF QUINCY, IL 62305 MAY BE MADE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION. REVISIONS Rev: Date: Dftm: Eng: ECN Number:...
  • Page 5 PROCEDURE: STEP 1. There are three software items that must be downloaded from the Harris website before beginning the upgrade process. a. Open a web browser and go to http://support.broadcast.harris.com b. You will be prompted to login. If you do not have an account you will need to create one and then login.
  • Page 6 Document the information for your system on the left hand side of the example screens shown below. a. From the TCU (Transmitter Control Unit) Panel PC home page select “Service” Station Name: ________________ Model Number: _______________ Serial Number: _______________ Time Zone: __________________ Figure 2 b.
  • Page 7 c. Select “SNMP Config”. If SNMP is being utilized then document this information. Port: _______________________ Protocol:____________________ RW Community: ______________ SNMP: _____________________ Trap IP 1:___________________ Trap IP 2:___________________ Figure 4 Trap IP 3: ___________________ Trap IP 4: ___________________ Trap IP 5: ___________________ d.
  • Page 8 STEP 3. Turn the transmitter off and allow the normal cool down cycle to complete. STEP 4. Disconnect power: a. Turn off the main AC disconnect to the transmitter. b. Turn off the circuit breakers at the top of the cabinet & disconnect the AC mains cable(s) from the rear of the TCU.
  • Page 9 STEP 6. Remove the four #2 Phillips screws, two on each side of the TCU chassis. Figure 7 STEP 7. Carefully slide the TCU chassis out of the rack until the rail locks snap into position as shown in figure 8. Figure 8 Title: PCM-1 to PCM-2 Upgrade Instructions...
  • Page 10 STEP 8. Remove the top cover from the TCU. This is done by removing the two Phillips screws on each side of the top cover. These are labeled #1 in figure 9. Once the screws are removed the cover can be lifted off. Figure 9 STEP 9.
  • Page 11 PCM -1 Front Ethernet Cable Figure 10 STEP 10. Disconnect the ethernet cable on the front of the PCM-1 module. STEP 11. Disconnect the ethernet cables on the rear of the PCM-1 module. See figure 11. STEP 12. Before removing the PCM-1 module, a #1 angled or short screwdriver must be used to remove the Phillips screw that is on the back side of the TCU holding the module in place.
  • Page 12 STEP 13. Lift the PCM-1 module upward to remove it from the connector on the TCU chassis. STEP 14. Remove the PCM-2 from its packaging, verify that battery BT1 has been installed, and remove any shipping tape if it is present. If this battery has not been installed and was shipped separately go ahead and install it now.
  • Page 13 Connect the Panel PC Ethernet cable here. Figure 13 (PCM-2 Installed in the TCU chassis) STEP 19. Remove the 2GB Compact Flash card from the MCM module. The Compact Flash card should easily pull from the socket. Compact Flash card on MCM Figure 14 Figure 15 Title:...
  • Page 14 STEP 21. Copy the new uax_XXXX.ace file that was downloaded from the Harris website in step 1 to the Compact Flash card. Figure 16 is an example of the files that might be on the Compact Flash card after renaming the old file and copying the new file to the Compact Flash card.
  • Page 15 STEP 26. Depress the TCU rail lock button on each side of the TCU rails and slide it into the rack. Rail lock button Figure 17 STEP 27. Replace the four Phillips screws that hold the TCU in the rack. See figure 7.
  • Page 16 STEP 30. Select “Login” in the upper left hand corner. The screen in figure 19 will appear. Enter “admin” for the username and password and then select “Login”. Figure 19 STEP 31. Figure 20 will appear, select “Edit” Figure 20 Title: PCM-1 to PCM-2 Upgrade Instructions Sheet 13 of 25...
  • Page 17 STEP 32. Figure 21 displays the user information that has been setup on the PCM- 2 module. There are no default users configured on the PCM-2 module from the factory. User information must be setup before any system configuration can be completed. a.
  • Page 18 STEP 35. Enter the username and password for Engineer 1 that was setup in step 32 and select “Login”. The user that is currently logged in is now displayed in the upper left hand corner as shown in figure 23. Figure 23 STEP 36.
  • Page 19 STEP 38. Select “Network”. STEP 39. Enter the information that was collected in step 2b by selecting the white box to the right of each item. A new feature of PCM-2 is support for DNS; a hostname can be entered if desired.
  • Page 20 STEP 42. Select “MIB Config”. Figure 27 displays the MIB setting for most transmitter systems. If the settings are different from what is shown here then change them to match. Figure 27 STEP 43. Select “Back” twice to return to the “Network” page. STEP 44.
  • Page 21 STEP 48. Select “Power Amps” and then”LPU PA’s”. a. When first installing a PCM-2 module there is a minor font issue associated with the TCU Panel PC that needs to be addressed. This can cause certain text to not display properly. For example; compare the local Panel PC “LPU PA’s”...
  • Page 22 Then “Upload” STEP 55. Select “Browse” to locate the file “PanelPcPatch_01.01.0003.pcm” that was downloaded from the Harris website in step 1. Figure 30 STEP 56. Select the “Upload” button to the left of the filename and the system will begin the update.
  • Page 23 STEP 57. From the local Panel PC TCU Home page select: a. The LPU A “Exciter” button b. Then “Power Amps” c. Then “LPU PA’s” The local Panel PC display should now be the same as what is shown in figure 32.
  • Page 24 Figure 33 STEP 64. Select “Browse” to locate the version of modulation specific software that was downloaded from the Harris website in step 1. For example: APEXM2X_ATSC_REVT. S19 is a typical LPU software file. When the correct file is found select “Open”.
  • Page 25 STEP 65. Select “Submit” and allow the file to upload. This process can take about five minutes to complete. Figure 35 STEP 66. When the file has uploaded the program screen will appear. Select “Program” and the installation process will begin. Programming Flash… will appear as shown below.
  • Page 26 The front panel of the LPU will appear as shown in figure 39 while it is updating. This process may take several minutes to complete depending on what revision of software was originally on the LPU. Do not interrupt this process in any way! Figure 39 Once the exciter front panel has returned to a normal state, similar to what is shown here, then proceed to the next step.
  • Page 27 STEP 69. From the UAX Home page navigate to the revisions page by selecting “Exciter Home”, then “Status”, and then “Revisions”. If the Build Version matches the revision that was loaded then continue to step 70. For example; if file APEXM2X_ATSC_REVT. S19 was loaded then the Build Version would be as it is shown in figure 42.
  • Page 28 LPU. The update is now complete and the transmitter can now be placed back into service. Service Bulletins are also available on the Harris Web Site at http://www.broadcast.harris.com Should you have any questions relating to this bulletin, please contact: TV Field Service PO Box 4290 Quincy, Illinois 62305 tsupport@harris.com, Fax +1 217 221-7086, Tel +1 217 222 8200...
  • Page 29 Solution: Remove the pop rivets and replace them with a Philips screw and Kep nut. The required parts may be purchased from Harris Parts Department by calling +217-222-8200 or via E-Mail at servicepartsreq@harris.com.
  • Page 30 4. The PA modules will not turn on. If it is determined that the PA block needs to be modified; then call the Harris Service Department to order one modification kit per PA Block. The kit part number and the Harris Service Parts phone number are located on page one of this bulletin.
  • Page 31 Figure 2 LEDs self contained on modules. 7 6 5 4 Front of PA Module Front of PA Block Front of PS Modules a s s u r e d c o m m u n i c a t i o n s H A R R I S C O R P O R A T I O N ™...
  • Page 32 Service Bulletins are also available on the Harris Web Site at http://www.broadcast.harris.com Should you have any questions relating to this bulletin, please contact: TV Field Service PO Box 4290 Quincy, Illinois 62305 tsupport@harris.com, Fax +1 217 221-7086, Tel +1 217 222 8200...
  • Page 33 HARRIS CORPORATION THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY DATA BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS OF HARRIS CORPORATION. NO DISCLOSURE, P.O. BOX 4290 REPRODUCTION, OR USE OF ANY PART THEREOF QUINCY, IL 62305 MAY BE MADE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION. REVISIONS Rev: Date: Dftm: Eng: ECN Number:...
  • Page 34 2) The next step is to remove the PA Block from the transmitter. Depending on your model of transmitter the amount of work to perform this modification will vary. Figure 3 below is an example of a 1kW transmitter system. To disconnect a single PA Block follow the steps below.
  • Page 35 Disconnect these cables. STATUS/CTRL B connector may be a termination if it is the last PA Block in the system. This termination can be left in place. Figure 4 Remove the screws that attach the combiner mounting bracket to the PA BLOCK.
  • Page 36 Remove the screws that attach the reject load mounting bracket to the PA BLOCK. Only remove the screws from the PA BLOCK that is to be removed from the cabinet. Leave all other hardware in place. 3) Use a #2 Phillips screw driver to loosen the screws on the front panel of the PA Block to be removed and lower the front panel as shown in figure 7.
  • Page 37 4) Remove the four power supplies from the PA Block. 5) Identify the slot that each PA module is in and then remove all of the modules from the PA Block. Later in the procedure the modules should be returned to the same slot that they were removed from.
  • Page 38 11) Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that hold the Amp Control Board in place at the bottom of the chassis. Save the hardware for reuse. Remove these two screws. Figure 10 12) Disconnect the Amp Control Board from the Power Supply Backplane as shown in figure 11.
  • Page 39 13) Use a short #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight screws that hold the Power Supply Backplane board in place. Save the hardware for reuse. Figure 12 14) Remove the Power Supply Backplane board from the PA Block chassis. 15) The two rivets to be removed are identified in figure 13.
  • Page 40 16) Place something in the chassis to protect the standoff in the chassis while the bottom rivet is drilled out. In figure 14 a piece of sheet metal was used to prevent the drill from causing any damage to or bending the standoff while drilling out the rivet near it.
  • Page 41 18) Use a vacuum to remove all remaining parts of the rivets and all metal shavings from inside the PA Block chassis. 19) Install and tighten the two supplied M4 screws and nuts as shown in figures 18 and 19. The screws should be installed so the head of the screw is inside the chassis while the nuts are on the outside.
  • Page 42 Once all of the PA Blocks have been updated the system can be returned to service. Service Bulletins are also available on the Harris Web Site at http://www.broadcast.harris.com Should you have any questions relating to this bulletin, please contact: TV Field Service PO Box 4290 Quincy, Illinois 62305 tsupport@harris.com, Fax +1 217 221-7086, Tel +1 217 222 8200...