Nautel VS300 Quick Start Manual

VS300 & VS1
Quick Start Guide
For Commissioning of Nautel VS300 or VS1 Transmitters
Refer to the VS Installation Manual on the provided CD if you require
further details on any installation task. Please ensure you have read the
pre-installation manual and have prepared your transmitter site accordingly.
Failure to do so may void your transmitter's warranty. All interfacing
connections for the VS transmitter are located on the rear of the transmitter.
See the safety notice before attempting to install your transmitter.
What's in the box:
VS Series transmitter Installation kit Proof of performance
Quick Start Guide Ancillary kit Safety notice
Technical manual set (CD) Transmitter mounting brackets Deviation sheet (if applicable)
and rails
VS300 and VS1 Issue 1.1, November, 2011
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Connecting RF Output
and Ground
User Supplied Components
• Adequately rated RF feed line with appropriate termination
connector
• Low impedance copper conductor (4" copper strap recommended)
• Hardware for 7 / " EIA connector to RF OUT (if applicable)
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1. Install 85.7mm ferrite (part# LP23) x2 around RF feed line near transmitter end.
2. Connect RF feed line to RF OUT connector.
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2
Your transmitter will be equipped with one of the following RF output connectors.
Type N 7/16 DIN 7/8" EIA
VS300 only VS300 & VS1 VS1 only
3. Connect a continuous, low impedance copper conductor to ¼"
threaded stud (E1) located under AC INPUT receptacle. Secure
copper conductor to E1 using pre-existing hardware on stud.
4. Ensure opposite end of low impedance copper conductor is securely
connected to station reference ground.
CAUTION: Do not allow conductor to contact the transmitter or
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host cabinet chassis at any point other than ¼" threaded stud (E1).
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What You Need for Installation
You will need the following (included with your VS Series transmitter) for installation. Locate and set aside
all parts before you begin. Additional parts included with your transmitter are not utilized in the scope of
this Quick Start Guide.
Installation Kit
A
4 x 20mm rack panel screw, B 4 x rack panel washer, black
black (M5 hardware) (M5 hardware)
D
C 14 x 8mm screw
8 x 16mm rack screw
(M5 hardware) (M4 hardware)
E F
8 x split washer
8 x flat washer
(M4 hardware)
(M4 hardware)
H
4 x nut retainer
G
8 x nut
(M5 hardware)
(M4 hardware)
4 x 85.7 mm ferrite 1 x interlock jumper
(Part # 211-5060)
(Part # LP23)
4 x 38 mm ferrite 1 x 220V AC line cord
(Part # LXP38)
(Part # JN57)
In the box — Transmitter mount (8pcs.)
MOUNTING DEPTH:
VS300: 22 1/2 inch min. 29 3/4 inch max. VS1: 27 1/4 inch min. 30 1/2 inch max.
2 x rack slider assembly
A B
(4 pcs.)
2 x rack mount assembly
C
D
(4 pcs.)
Tools Needed for Installation of VS Transmitter (user supplied)
a #1 and #2 Phillips head screwdrivers
a 7 mm nut driver (suitable for M4 hardware)
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Connecting Program Input
User Supplied Components
• XLR cable and connector
OR
• MPX cable and BNC connector
Connection
Audio Source
AES/EBU IN (A1J3)
MPX BAL/UNBAL IN (A1J7)
Default MPX input configuration is balanced (BAL). Refer to
pre-installation manual to configure for unbalanced (UNBAL).
For alternate audio input sources, please refer to the Installation Manual on
the CD provided with your transmitter.
For instructions on setting up IP audio, refer to the back side of this guide.
Feed audio input cable through 38 mm ferrite
(Part # LXP38) x2. If possible, make multiple
turns of cable through ferrite.
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Rack Slider Assembly
Seperate slider assembly parts A and B by pressing the
quick release button and pulling apart.
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2
Attach part A of the rack slider assembly
to the rack mount assembly parts C and D.
Repeat for opposite side.
x4
E
x4
D
3
Note: Leave hardware finger
tight to allow adjustment for rack
depth in Step 3.
Attach completed rack mount
and slider assemblies to the rack.
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Installing Interlock
Your VS transmitter contains an electrical interlock which can be
used to externally disable RF. You may defeat the interlock by
installing the optional interlock jumper.
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14 19 20 25
Install the interlock jumper (Part # 211-5060) between pins
19 and 20 of the REMOTE I/O–A (A1J2A) connector.
Note: If your system is using this connection for remote control,
pins 19 and 20 of your D-sub connector need to be connected via
a suitable interlock circuit or jumper. Also ensure 38mm ferrite
(part# LXP38) x2 are installed around the remote cable near the
transmitter end. If possible, make multiple turns of cable
through ferrite.
WARNING:
If a jumper is placed between external interlock pins 19 and 20
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of the Remote I/O-A (A1J2A) connector on the rear of the VS transmitter, safety
features controlled by the external interlocks will be disabled. A fail safe method
of alerting personnel to this fact should be implemented. Voltages which are
dangerous to life will be present on the RF output stages and the
antenna system if the transmitter is turned on.
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Mounting the Transmitter
Install nut retainers
in these locations
x4
G
F
Attach part B of the rack slider assembly to
the transmitter.
Once mounted in the rack, secure the
transmitter using supplied rack mount screws.
x6
x8
C
Note: Rack not included with VS transmitter. User supplied component.
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Applying AC to transmitter
1
Attach supplied AC line cord (Part # JN57).
Toggle POWER switch up to 'I' position to
2
apply power.
Feed AC line cord through 85.7mm ferrite
(Part # LP23) x2. If possible make multiple
turns of line cord through ferrite.
x4