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Installation and Operations Manual 7GHz Truck Coder II System DOC# 6051419100X3 July 2006 Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 12367 Crosthwaite Circle Poway, CA 92064 800-669-9667, 858-391-3050 858-391-3049 FAX...
INTRODUCTION The BMS Truck-Coder II (TCII) is an ENG transmitter that operates in both digital (COFDM) and legacy analog (FM) transmission modes. It features a DVB-T compliant (COFDM) modulator MPEG2 video encoder. The system is designed to support both 12 MHz and 17 MHz BAS channel plans (in both Digital and FM transmission modes).
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FR radiation has been set to 1.0 mW/cm for the 7GHz Truck-Coder II equipment (OET Bulletin 65). The 7GHz Truck-Coder II is a non-broadcast transmitter and without an antenna it will not create RF exposure (power density) exceeding the 1.0 W/cm FCC limit.
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Estimated RF Exposure for 7 GHz Truck-Coder II 0 dBi Antenna Max Exposure at 20 cm 5 dBi Antenna Max Exposure at 35 cm 30 dBi Antenna Max Exposure at 560 cm 16 dBi Antenna Max Exposure at 112 cm...
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Overview The Truck-Coder II (TCII) is an ENG transmitter that will operate in both Digital (COFDM) and Analog (FM) modes. The system comprises of an indoor unit (Exciter) and a mast mounted outdoor unit (RF transmitter). Figure 1 TCII System Overview The indoor unit is designed to be rack mounted within an ENG van.
BMS transmitters feature superior COFDM performance that is adequate to support split channel operation in a 12MHz channel (see BMS white paper). The ODU provides signals to control an antenna relay and feed polarity. Additional contact closures are also provided for user specific applications.
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(duplicate equipment setups). The system can be controlled remotely via an RS232 control port as well; consult BMS for the protocol specification for this port.
Outdoor Unit A simplified block diagram of the ODU is shown below: Figure 3 TCII Outdoor Unit (ODU) Block Diagram The ODU is mounted outdoors and connected to the IDU by a single coaxial cable. The ODU is in constant communication with the IDU via a telemetry channel that is frequency multiplexed onto the single cable interface between the IDU and ODU.
Technical Specifications Table 1 General Specifications Indoor Unit (IDU) Outdoor Unit (ODU) Size 17.5 x 14.9 x 3.5 in 15.0 x 3.7 x 9.0 in (44.1 x 37.8 x 8.9 cm) (38.1 x 22.9 x 9.2 cm) Weight 11 lb (5 kg) 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) Oper Altitude 15,000 ft...
Table 4 TCII Input/Output Format 70 MHz IF Output with Control & Power IF OUT (to ODU) (selectable 50 or 75 ohms) IF IN 70 MHz (0dBm, 75 Ω) Aux. IF OUT 70 MHz (0dBm, 75 Ω, BNC-f) ASI IN 75 Ω...
ENG, there is a great variety of cable configurations. The table below provides a list of all the cables that the TCII can accommodate and along with the BMS part numbers. The specific cable set for any application is defined when an order is placed. Please refer to the packing list and/or the original sale order for the specific cables included with your TCII System.
INSTALLATION NOTE: The TCII equipment installation should only be performed by qualified technicians in compliance with safety regulations and accepted industry practices. Equipment Installation The following equipment will need to be installed: Indoor Unit (IDU) Outdoor Unit (ODU) Please refer to component footprint drawings listed in Table 5 to aid installation. Table 5 Component Mounting Requirement Reference Component Footprint...
The TCII Indoor unit is designed to fit in a standard 19” rack using either permanent shelf or rails to support the IDU. A mounting kit (BMS P/N 7614191020) is included if needed. Select a location to mount the unit. There needs to be enough space around the unit to allow for proper ventilation and access to connections.
Indoor Unit (IDU) Connections SDI IN FULL BW SERIAL DIGITAL COAXIAL CONNECTION VIDEO INPUT WITH EMBEDDED AUDIO (TRIAX OPTIONAL) TO TCII-ODU-(X) OUTDOOR UNIT ASI IN ASI OUT 70MHZ IF, DC POWER, AND ACCESSORY PANEL RS-232 DCE FROM EXTERNAL MPEG2 COMPRESSED CONTROL SIGNALS FOR EXTERNAL ODU POWER DATA SIDE...
Installing the Outdoor Unit (ODU) Figure 8 TCII Outdoor Unit The ODU is designed to be mounted on an antenna mast using a custom mast mount specifically designed for the mast. See Figure 9 for footprint requirements, hole sizes and hole locations to aid in the design of the custom antenna mast mount.
Figure 9 ODU Mounting Footprint 1. Secure the ODU to the custom antenna mast mount with 16-#10 screws (included in installation kit BMS P/N 7614191020.) Note: The Orientation of the ODU is critical to the performance of the TCII system. The ODU must be mounted on...
3. All unused connectors must be capped and sealed to protect the ODU from the weather & elements. See Table 6. Table 6 Connector Caps Connecter Connector Protection Cap BMS P/N (Use self vulcanizing tape to secure seal.) J1 – External Data In 210061400 J4 –...
Figure 11 ODU Connections Table 7 ODU Connections Component Connection Connecting Component Outdoor Unit J1 EXTERNAL DATA IN Factory Service Port Only – This (ODU) connector should be capped and sealed during operation J2 EXTERNAL DC IN External 24VDC Power Supply – Most systems will be powered through the Coax requiring this connector to be capped and sealed.
OPERATION NOTE: Follow all procedures precisely to ensure initialization & operation. Initialization 1. Power the TCII on by switching the System Power to the ON position. The green indicator light to the right of the power switch will turn on immediately. 2.
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The home menu will display the current transmission frequency and status ( RF: STANDBY or RF: ON) and various transmission settings. 1. Verify transmission TCII status. The frequency or the Preset Description will appear on the left in the Status line. The transmission status will appear on the right. The current settings for transmission MODE, selected ANTENNA, antenna POLARITY , CHANNEL, TEST signal, and RF POWER are indicated by the underline.
WARRANTY BMS warrants that, at time of delivery, the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided the equipment or system is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance manual or such other BMS documentation as may be applicable. Any such defect reported to BMS within two years, BMS will take reasonable and prompt action to repair or replace such equipment.
DIGITAL COMM FAIL Internal Failure Shut down then restart system to reset. If fault is still present, then contact BMS. FAIL-SAFE MODE The TCII has experienced a failure Shut down then restart system to that caused the transmission to be reset.
If you have attempted the solution and the symptoms have not resolved or if you are experiencing a symptom not listed please contact BMS. Customer Service Information Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. Tel: +1 (858) 391-3050...
Figure 15 ODU CONNECTORS Table 12 J1 EXTERNAL DATA IN Description RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED Table 13 J2 EXTERNAL DC IN PIN OUTS (Optional) Description + V DC +V DC Return Return...
GROUND ANT2 BAND H POLE V POLE LC POL BMS POLE E FEED TYPE BMS POLE F Feed Type is configured by the cable connector. Jumper pins J – A for NSI Jumper pins J – B for MRC Table 15 ODU J5 EXTERNAL CONTROL PIN OUT...
US Broadcast Frequency Assignments 6 GHz (C) 25 MHz CW 13 GHz Band 25 MHz CW Old BAS Channel Plan Low Band 25 MHz CS 12700-13250 MHz 25 MHz CS 2 GHz (S) Band 17 MHz CW 6425-6525 MHz 12706.25 12712.50 12718.75 1990-2110 MHz...
Modulation is the process of varying a carrier signal in order to use that signal to convey information. Quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) is a modulation scheme which conveys data by changing (modulating) the amplitude and phase of two carrier waves. BMS uses the forms QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM.
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Code Rate The code rate represents the amount of Forward Error Correction (FEC) used for each active symbol. FEC is a method of obtaining error control in data transmission. A code rate of ½ means that for two bits of information received, 1 bit is the real data.
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Transport Rate (Mb/s) at each Transport Rate (Mb/s) at each Transport Rate (Mb/s) at each Guard Modulation Code Guard Interval for 6 MHz BW Guard Interval for 7 MHz BW Interval for 8 MHz BW Rate 1/16 1/32 1/16 1/32 1/16 1/32 3,732...
(See TNC connector) COFDM: Coded A digital modulation method that divides a single digital signal Orthogonal across multiple (1000+) signal carriers simultaneously. BMS Frequency Division Coder II family products use COFDM digital modulation. Multiplex Composite Video...
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Program Clock decoder buffer used to Synchronize the receiver System Time Reference Clock (STC) with the transmitter STC. Default is 101 for BMS systems. RF: Radio That portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum that is used for Frequency radio and television transmission.
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