Data Interconnection; Usb Port; Lan Port; Computer Or Terminal Requirements - DEVA Broadcast SmartGen Mini Maintenance And Operation Instruction Manual

Compact rds/rbds encoder with lan & usb connectivity

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USB PORT

Front-panel USB port, convenient for setting service flags and entering static RDS data

LAN PORT

Rear-panel LAN port, preferred for remote monitoring. Also applicable for servicing and station

automation equipment for dynamic messaging... song titles, weather info, etc.

NOTE: For USB or LAN interfaces with a PC for local/remote programming of the 'static' data

registers, software must be installed on the computer before it is connected to the encoder. Refer to

software installation instructions beginning in section

ASCII Communication syntax is explained in section

COMPUTER OR TERMINAL REQUIREMENTS

For fast and easy encoder programming via the serial USB or LAN port, Windows

RDS Data-Entry Software routines have been supplied on a CD-ROM. This software also may be

downloaded from the Deva Broadcast Website. Alternatively, the encoder may be addressed with

any computer running a 'terminal emulation' program (e.g.: HyperTerminal, normally supplied

with Microsoft Windows

Static PS and other IDs, flags, the Alternative Frequency list and operating mode options are

uploaded into non-volatile encoder memory from a PC, either with USB or TCP/IP connections. If

Dynamic PS or RadioText messaging is not used, a slogan, phone number or advertising messages

can also be entered manually into the 64-character Dynamic PS and RadioText fields. These will

be displayed on the radio faceplate as a repetitive scrolling-PS or static RadioText messages. Keep

in mind that RadioText and Dynamic PS are separate functions, both of which are simultaneously

available with the SmartGen Mini.

Once static data has been uploaded, the encoder may be disconnected from the computer,

relocated to another operating point, or reconnected to an alternative data source for dynamic

messaging. This may be a hard-disk-based station automation system that provides song title and

artist, plus ads or station promos. The automation system must be configured to the encoder's

communication port and programmed to deliver dynamic data in proper syntax as explained by the

instructions in section