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TIGER SHARK
User Manual
DIGITAL STEREO GENERATOR AND
RDS/RBDS ENCODER
(Rev. 4.6 EN - International)

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  • Page 1 TIGER SHARK User Manual DIGITAL STEREO GENERATOR AND RDS/RBDS ENCODER (Rev. 4.6 EN - International)
  • Page 2 RT+ Services Supported THE STATE OF THE ART Tiger Shark has been accurately designed to satisfy the most demanding requirements in FM Stereo generation and advanced RDS/RBDS encoding. It is built with the best cutting-edge technology: surface-mount components and multi-layer circuit boards keep the signal path safe from any issue, providing the purest modulation quality.
  • Page 3 / deactivate recorders etc.. Tiger Shark communication features have been enforced with comprehensive remotecontrol via RS232, RS485, modem or TCP/IP: Its built-in, passwordprotected server is compatible with FTP, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP and UECP protocols.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA Contents SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA ..............8 FOREWORD ............................8 SAFETY WARNINGS ..........................8 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES....................9 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA .................. 11 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ....................12 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ................
  • Page 5 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA CHANGEOVER STAGE – BLOCK DIAGRAM ................58 23.3 23.4 HOW TO SELECT THE INPUT SOURCE ..................59 23.5 HOW TO TURN THE AUTOMATIC INPUT CHANGEOVER ON / OFF ......... 59 23.6 DEFINITION OF CHANGEOVER PARAMETERS AND TERMS ..........60 23.7 AVAILABLE CONTROLS OVER EXTERNAL AUXILIARY MPX ...........
  • Page 6 RADIO TEXT (RT) ........................144 39.4 PS SCROLLING .......................... 144 39.5 RADIO TEXT PLUS (RT+) ......................145 39.6 DATASET ............................ 146 39.7 TA / TP ............................146 APPENDIX H - HOW TO USE RT / RT+ IN TIGER SHARK ............. 147...
  • Page 7 DEFINITION OF AUDIOSETTINGS BRANCH ................161 42.7 DEFINITION OF DYNAMICSIGNALS DATA STRUCTURE ............162 42.8 DEFINITION OF RDSCOMMANDS .................... 165 APPENDIX M – ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK ..............170 43.1 PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS ................... 170 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE – ETHERNET BOARD .............. 171 43.2 43.3...

  • Page 8: Safety Warnings / Istruzioni Per La Sicurezza

    SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA 1 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (Rel. 1.3) 1.1 FOREWORD For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols should be read carefully.

  • Page 9: Consignes De Sécurité Importantes

    Power Sources. This product must be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and in the installation instructions. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your facility, consult your local power company. Make sure the AC main voltage corresponds to that indicated in the technical specifications.
  • Page 10 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Ne pas installer à proximité d'une source de chaleur telle qu'un radiateur, une bouche de chaleur, un poêle ou d'autres appareils (dont les amplificateurs) produisant de la chaleur. Ne pas annuler la sécurité de la fiche de terre, la troisième branche est destinée à la sécurité. Si la fiche fournie ne s'adapte pas à...

  • Page 11: Istruzioni Importanti Per La Sicurezza

    ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA 3 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA Leggere le presenti istruzioni Conservare queste istruzioni Osservare tutte le avvertenze Seguire scrupolosamente tutte le istruzioni Non usare questo apparecchio in prossimità di acqua Non ostruire alcuna apertura per il raffreddamento. Installare l’apparecchio seguendo le istruzioni Non installare l'apparecchio accanto a fonti di calore quali radiatori, aperture per l'afflusso di aria calda, forni o altri apparecchi (amplificatori inclusi) che generino calore Non rimuovere il terminale di connessione a terra sul cordone di alimentazione: esso ha lo scopo di...

  • Page 12: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 4 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Diese Hinweise LESEN Diese Hinweise AUFHEBEN Alle Warnhinweise BEACHTEN Alle Anweisungen BEFOLGEN Dieses Gerät NICHT in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden KEINE Lüftungsöffnungen verdecken. Gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstellers einbauen Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen, wie Heizkörpern, Raumheizungen, Herden oder anderen Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern) installieren, die Wärme erzeugen Die Schutzfunktion des Schukosteckers NICHT umgehen.
  • Page 13 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Inpoliger Netzschalter. In Notfälle oder für Wartungsarbeiten Netzkabel trennen. Der Netzstecker fungiert auch als Trennelement muss deshalb zugänglich bleiben...

  • Page 14: Instrucciones Importantes De Seguridad

    INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 5 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEA estas instrucciones CONSERVE estas instrucciones PRESTE ATENCION a todas las advertencias. SIGA todas las instrucciones NO utilice este aparato cerca del agua NO obstruya ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instálese según lo indicado en las instrucciones del fabricante No instale el aparato cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, registros de calefacción, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor...

  • Page 15: Unpacking And Inspection

    6 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your equipment was packed carefully at the factory in a container designed to protect the unit during shipment. Nevertheless, we recommend making a careful inspection of the shipping carton and the contents for any signs of physical damage. Damage &...

  • Page 16: First Installation Recommendations

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AC MAINS CABLE BEFORE ALTERING THE CHANGE-OVER SWITCH. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS...

  • Page 17: Fuse Replacement

    Uninsulated dangerous voltage are inside the enclosure, voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. Always disconnect to AC Mains before removing the top cover Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS...

  • Page 18: Protection Against Lightning

    These openings must not be blocked nor covered during operation. YOU MUST LEAVE AT A MINIMUM ONE RACK UNIT OF EMPTY SPACE ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE VENTILATION AND TO GET A LONGER EQUIPMENT LIFE. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Some products features could be differents between Tiger Shark, Tiger Shark-R, Tiger Shark-Lite, Tiger Shark-R Lite. This user manual is refered to Tiger Shark full equipment. In case you want change your Tiger Shark-R or Tiger Shark-R Lite into a Tiger Shark full, please contact our sales dept.

  • Page 20: General Description

    This Serial Port replicates the Port 1 on the rear panel. It is used for Firmware Upgrade and to connect to a Pc for software control. Tiger Shark configuration menu access from the front panel can be limited with a password. See Chapter FRONTAL PANEL ACCESS ‘BLOCK’ FUNCTION Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    In the Front Panel Menu: RDS MODULE SETUP -> RDS SYNC -> SYNCH-OUT External  Synch accepted signal: TTL 19kHz, “0” state < 0.5V ; “1” state >2V  It is possibile to synchronize RDS from an external MPX signal using AUX inputs Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | GENERAL DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 22 For RS485 settings, see APPENDIX A GPI PORT / RELAY OUTPUT Tiger Shark features 8 GPI input (optoisolated) and 8 Realy output (clean contact closures), fully assignable. See APPENDIX A for GPI port pin-outs. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | GENERAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 23: The Internal Clock

    In the event the SuperCap gets completely discharged, the clock will stop and You will always need to synchronize it again to the Pc clock using the Axel Tiger Shark Remoter /General Settings window). Scheduler tool for RDS services stops when internal clock is freezing.

  • Page 24: Block Diagram

    10 BLOCK DIAGRAM Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | BLOCK DIAGRAM...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Operation

    PC control software (Tiger Shark Remoter), which allows an easy and effective remote monitoring and control, too. When the Tiger Shark control is taken by the PC application in a bidirectional mode (see Chapter 10), any access to the menu via the front panel keys is not allowed and the message “Remote Pc Host in Control”...
  • Page 26 0.0 to 12.0 dB, 0.1 dB step MaxNegGain - 12.0 to 0.0 dB, 0.1 dB step Data Port 1 Setup Port Port Enabled / Disabled Baud Rate 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 Baud rate Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | FRONT PANEL OPERATION...

  • Page 27: How To Prevent The Access From The Front Panel Menu

    ** set to 38400 Baud only with LAN option installed WARNING! Baud Rate set for PC serial ports in the Tiger Shark Remoter software must match the one set for the corresponding Serial Port on the Tiger-hark. For example, if the serial port 1 runs at 4800 Baud, the same Rate must be chosen for the Tiger Shark Remoter communication through Pc serial ports.

  • Page 28: Summary Of Available Connections For Control

    A typical application is centralized remote control of coders installed at a scattered array of transmitting sites. The Send button shown in each window allows you to send to the Tiger Shark the changes, once you have configured them on the software screen.

  • Page 29: Software Installation Procedure

    13.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE MAKE SURE A TIGER-SHARK REMOTER PROGRAM IS NOT ALREADY INSTALLED on Your computer. Uninstall OLDER versions before installing NEW ones. From release 5.8.0 it is possible to use the same Axel Tiger Shark Remoter with different release.
  • Page 30 Select “Custom” Select “Screen Settings” “DPI Settings” Check that “9 Segoe Point UI each 96 pixel / inch” is selected Flag “Use Windows Xp DPI resizing” Save pressing OK Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL SOFTWARE...
  • Page 31 When finished the InstallShield Window Complete screen is displays. Click Finish to complete the installation. The Tiger Shark remoters soìftware runs from the ‘Programs’ folder. Alternatively, it can be accessed from the associated Shortcut on the desktop.

  • Page 32: Two Different View Modes

    That is very useful for people who must work with many targets and can use a high resolution monitor. If you want you can switch between the two modes, thanks to the icon on the top right: The selected resolution is saved in the status file. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL SOFTWARE...

  • Page 33: Reading Out The Firmware Code

    13.4 READING OUT THE FIRMWARE CODE Each Tiger Shark motherboard has its own univocal code, named firmware code and composed by 13 alphanumeric characters. That code – calculated on the basis of the current version, its manufacturing batch, the firmware version and other elements –...

  • Page 34: Basic Connection To A Single Coder (Direct Link)

    14 BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER (DIRECT LINK) The Direct Link is the most immediate and easy way to connect the Tiger Shark to the Host Pc. It requires a bi-directional communication channel between the Host Pc and the Tiger Shark coder. That channel may be TCP/IP, SERIAL RS 232C type or via MODEM.

  • Page 35: Direct Link Through Serial Rs232

    Rate set for the linked Serial Port on the Tiger Shark For example, if Serial Port 1 on the Tiger Shark runs at 4800 Baud, the same speed must be set also for the Pc Serial Port involved in the link.

  • Page 36: Connecting A Dial-Up Modem

    - Disable RX Flow Control (&I0) - Disable Data Compression (&K0) You also to set the S0 and the S2 registers in the following way: S0=2 S2=255 Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER (DIRECT LINK)

  • Page 37: Direct Link Through Tcp/Ip

    You should load those settings in the modem memory, so that they are automatically loaded at the modem start-up. Please refer to the modem user guide for further reference. For proper configuration of Tiger Shark Remoter software in order to support modem communication refer to Part TWO of this manual.
  • Page 38 For example, with reference to the previous example, the Connection Mask will resemble as follows: The associated IP address + IP Port will be displayed in the bottom field. Click OK to confirm, ESC to leave without saving. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER (DIRECT LINK)

  • Page 39: Managing Access Rights To The Encoder

    TCP / IP) connection. IMPORTANT NOTE In Tiger Shark it is possible to set the Extended Port (COM 3) in UECP MODE. So it’s possible to receive UECP Comands on this port. But if you set COM3 in UECP MODE the UECP TCP/IP it’s not available further.

  • Page 40: How To Assign An Ip Address To The Tiger-Shark

    - Run the application Target Address Manager from Start/Programs/Axel Tiger Shark Remoter vers XX - Establish a serial connection to the Tiger Shark unit to be assigned with an IP address. Set Serial Port # and Serial Port speed on the Target Address Manager interface. Make sure the chosen connection Pc speed matches the corresponding Tiger Shark Serial Port (see also Serial Port menu setup from the Front Panel).
  • Page 41 255.255.255.000 IP Port 1327 Enter new settings in the relevant fields. For example, the picture above shows Tiger Shark programming with address 192.168.0.64, SubNet Mask 255.255.255.0 and Port 1336. Click SEND DATA to up-load new settings into Tiger Shark memory.

  • Page 42: Getting Connected - The 'Connection Manager

    Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata. Tiger Shark when connecting. (v. Chapter Once checked the connection settings, click CONNECT to establish the link with the Tiger Shark. If the connection runs properly, a Red Light with associated ‘Target Linked’ label will turn on.

  • Page 43: How To Setup A Connection Password

    18 HOW TO SETUP A CONNECTION PASSWORD When connecting to Tiger Shark in BIDIRECTIONAL mode, a System Password may be setup, in order to prevent access from not authorized users. System password must be setup from the Configuration Editor (see relevant Chapter).

  • Page 44: How To Disconnect From A Tiger-Shark

    Com Channel icon. For example, with reference to the picture, double click on the Tiger Shark MLR 1 icon or the ComChannel 1 icon. A message will appear, asking to confirm disconnection.

  • Page 45: Managing Tiger-Shark In Groups

    20 MANAGING TIGER-SHARK in GROUPS Tiger Shark Coders can be managed / accessed either as single Units, or in groups. To manage Tiger Shark in Groups, You will need to assign each unit with a identification code, composed by a Device Number and a Group Number.

  • Page 46: First Step: Compose The 'Tree' Into The Tigershark Remote (Edit Mode)

    ‘branch’, the associated target(s) or groups of units. Local Host Pc is the Pc running the Tiger Shark Remoter software (i.e. the Pc you are using!). At this time, each single element composing the system will be not configured. We just place ‘blocks’ onto a virtual ‘blackboard’, to have a proper representation of the actual system.

  • Page 47: Addition Of A Single Coder

    It permits also to associate an identification label (Target Name) which makes target identification easier across the network. The Target Name will be displayed next to the icon on the System Tree, as well as in the ‘Settings’ window in the Tiger Shark Remoter. Please refer to paragraph “ THE MNEMONIC IDENTIFIERS FOR SINGLE TARGETS OR GROUPS”.

  • Page 48: Addition Of A Group Of Coders

    The Group Edit Manager’ window can be recalled at any moment just double-clicking on the associated Group icon. Group Number and Device Number correspond respectively to UECP Site Address and Encoder Address codes. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | MANAGING TIGER-SHARK in GROUPS...

  • Page 49: The Mnemonic Identifiers For Single Targets Or Groups

    NOTE: ‘Target Name’ and ‘Group Name’ are saved on the computer running the Tiger Shark Remoter. They are never installed into Tiger Shark physical memory. They serve as ‘guide’ / hint for the connection task Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 50: System Tree - Editing Tools

    Removes the whole System Tree and let You start again from scratch. Opens the Target Edit Manager or Group Edit Manager window, According to the selected Target (a single coder or a Group of them). Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | MANAGING TIGER-SHARK in GROUPS...

  • Page 51: Second Step: The 'Work Mode

    WORK MODE button. The Tiger Shark Remoter will display the same System Tree just created in the EDIT MODE, but You will now be able to configure real operating parameters for each element in the system, such as ComPort, IP address, speed, etc and then establish a physical connection to the Target(s).

  • Page 52: The 'Configuration Editor': What Is And How To Use It

    21 THE ‘CONFIGURATION EDITOR’: WHAT IS AND HOW TO USE IT The Configuration Editor makes viewing or changing the Tiger Shark current settings easier, as it allows you to edit a configuration file, through an easy-to-use TEXT ONLY interface like Windows "Notepad".

  • Page 53: Editor Tools

    OPEN command. It will open a window showing all the available configuration files (with extension tcf - target configuration file). If Direct access is engaged, Tiger Shark Remoter provides You also with 8 different Demo files, helping to understand the right way to operate RDS Scheduler.

  • Page 54: Typical Import / Export Tasks

    This could take from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the link speed. - Once the import has finished, the Configuration Editor window will display the current, full Tiger Shark configuration, starting from ‘hardware’ data (in/out levels, selected audio input, etc) and then showing RDS data for each DataSet. Keys DS1, DS2, DS3 and DSA (DataSet Alternative) give direct access to configuration data of associated DataSet.

  • Page 55: Exporting Only Sections Of A Configuration

    The Tiger Shark Configuration file is composed by several sections, each of them ending with an ‘End Point’ marker. You may export to the Tiger Shark only one of more sections instead of the entire file, in order to preserve some crucial operating parameters from tampering or risk of overwriting.

  • Page 56: How To Control The Unit From Web Browser

    To establish a connection to the unit’s Web Browser follow these steps: 1) Make sure the Tiger Shark has an an IP address assigned to (SYSTEM INFORMATION -> TCP / IP ADDRESS in the Front Panel Menu). If IP address is not already assigned, check the relevant Chapter ‘How to assign an IP Address’ via the Pc Control Software.

  • Page 57: Stereo Generator - Input Changeover

    (if the pilot was present at the composite clipping stage, the third harmonic of the pilot caused by the clipping process will fall exactly on 57kHz, degrading the RDS). Each component of MPX signal is generated digitally and therefore available at the highest quality. | STEREO GENERATOR – INPUT CHANGEOVER Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 58: Available Inputs

    A third, independent audio silence detector may be applied to AUX-1, AUX-2 or Tiger Shark’s output itself (by jumper- selection – see MPX card settings – Jumpers ). Tiger Shark may pick-up an external MPX source and route it to its main MPX output.

  • Page 59: How To Select The Input Source

    23.5 HOW TO TURN THE AUTOMATIC INPUT CHANGEOVER ON / OFF TURNING OFF THE AUTOMATIC INPUT CHANGEOVER STAGE To prevent the Tiger Shark from automatically switch over a back-up source in the event of fault of Primary source (by silence detection), set ‘Secondary Input’ drop-down menu in the Audio Control page to OFF.

  • Page 60: Definition Of Changeover Parameters And Terms

    NOTE: Detector stages for Auxiliary MPX input (Audio silence; Pilot, RDS; Peak deviation detectors) are available with the Tiger Shark ‘DET’ option installed only. .See next Paragraph The Tiger Shark may look after the following MPX parameters / parts and change to an alternative source accordingly to user settings done in the ‘MPX’ page: | STEREO GENERATOR –...

  • Page 61: Summary Table For Changeover Operation

    RDS is not present. Furthermore, if the PI box contains a valid PI (Program Identifier) code, Tiger Shark verifies that source PI equals PI stated in the box. If not, the source MPX signal is considered not valid.
  • Page 62 Secondary input = ANALOG (DIGITAL) Auxiliary MPX source is Audio input Check for Audio presence in Auxiliary (MAIN / SUB) routed to Tiger Shark MPX = ticked in Auxiliary output being monitored at All remaining checks = not ticked the same time. In the event...
  • Page 63 Input Selection = MPX Auxiliary MPX source is DIGITAL in the Auxiliary Secondary input = ANALOG (DIGITAL) routed to Tiger Shark Audio input Check for Auxiliary MPX Deviation = output being monitored at ticked the same time. In the event...
  • Page 64 Secondary input = ANALOG (DIGITAL) input switching from Audio input Force Secondary input from GP1 = ticked Auxiliary MPX to Analog / All remaining checks = not ticked Digital stereo source | STEREO GENERATOR – INPUT CHANGEOVER Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 65: How To Know Which Input Source Is Currently On-Air

    A red and blinking mask indicates that an emergency input switching has occurred and which is the Emergency source currently on air ON THE PC CONTROL SOFTWARE With the Tiger Shark unit connected in bidirectional way to its Pc Control software: A green label indicates A red and blinking...

  • Page 66: Stereo Generator -Level And Working Modes

    NOTE: Only one pre-emphasis must be kept active in the transmitting chain. It is advisable to turn OFF the Tiger Shark pre-emphasis and enable the pre-emphasis generated by the audio processor. This because a pre-emphasis filter applied at the last step of an audio chain emphasizes ‘payload’...

  • Page 67: Summary Of Available Audio Working Modes

    6 automatic modes plus 3 manual working modes are available. In automatic modes, Tiger Shark automatically adjusts audio input levels (L/R gains) and AGC level in order to ‘size’ the portion of audio signal clipped by MPX Clipper (see ‘A’ amplitude portion in the picture here below, exceeding clipper trimming amplitude) and thus get control over resultant density of aired MPX signal.

  • Page 68: How To Adjust The Input Gain On Manual Work Modes

    24.4 HOW TO ADJUST THE INPUT GAIN ON MANUAL WORK MODES This section should be performed for both the analog and digital audio inputs. The Tiger Shark will store level settings for each separately allowing to switch between analog and AES/EBU inputs without resetting the input level. Note that there are different controls for calibrating digital versus analog audio inputs.

  • Page 69: Linear Mode

    Note: Setup should be performed for both the analog and digital audio inputs. The Tiger Shark will store your level settings for each input separately allowing you to switch between analog and AES/EBU inputs without resetting the input level. Note that there are different controls for calibrating digital versus analog audio inputs ...

  • Page 70: Linear - Full Range

    Linear Mode – MANUAL . Note: Setup should be performed for both the analog and digital audio inputs. The Tiger Shark will store your level settings for each input separately allowing you to switch between analog and AES/EBU inputs without resetting the input level.

  • Page 71: Clipper Mode

    CLIPPER MODE - CALIBRATION THROUGH REFERENCE TONE Apply a Reference Tone (such as the Ref Tone generated by Falcon 15, Falcon 35 and Falcon 50 by Axel Technology) at its maximum level to the Tiger Shark analog or AES/EBU inputs. This will ensure right headroom when using pre-emphasis.
  • Page 72 In this case, no accurate modulation control can be accomplished. CLIPPER MODE - CALIBRATION TROUGH PROCESSED AUDIO MATERIAL This setup procedure presupposes no reference Tone is available and that Tiger Shark is fed by the output of an audio processor properly adjusted.

  • Page 73: Agc Stage - Settings And Operations

    It is recommended to set Low or Normal levels if a Stereo Enhancer is already provided in the audio processor or the link between the audio processor and the Tiger Shark doesn’t alter in a strong way the original signal (for example whenever they are linked by a straightforward audio cable) | STEREO GENERATOR –LEVEL AND WORKING...

  • Page 74: Stereo Generator - Limiter Stage Configuration

    Limiter is recommended to correct fast input variations, while the AGC performs long-term corrections. Sync Pilot Pilot Phase Level Limiter Visualization Linear Pilot mode Generator (L+R) Work Audio Audio (L-R) Mode Clipper Clipper Limiter 38KHz Selection Post Clipper Gain Clipper Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | STEREO GENERATOR - LIMITER STAGE CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 75: Operating Modes

    CONS: If input signal has variations in its level of more than 1,5 dB, MPX signal density will increase but with a noticeable distortion degree. Tiger Shark introduce a Heavy-Hard limiting, using a predictive mode called “LookAhead”. This LOOKAHEAD special mode allows to achieve the maximum protection over 60kHz-band, and the 19kHz and 57kHz maximum protection.

  • Page 76: Stereo Generator - Mpx Output Signal

    The Normal Operation refers to the regular operating status, with all features available. In the Peak Tone Reference mode, the Tiger Shark outputs a reference tone consisting of a 500 Hz / 0 dBm sinusoidal signal. This tone corresponds to the maximum frequency deviation.

  • Page 77: Mpx Signal Calibration - The Post Clipper Gain

    5 kHz the nominal one and/or a saturation on audio input stage. STEP 4: Adjust the overall to apply the desired amplification / attenuation factor to nominal MPX level achieved at the Step 3. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | STEREO GENERATOR - MPX OUTPUT SIGNAL...

  • Page 78: Rds / Rbds Generator - General Setup

    Tiger Shark Remoter screen. The contents shown in the next pages refers either to the Tiger Shark in RDS version only, or to the Tiger Shark in the LIM-MPX-RDS version. Anyway, there are differences between the versions.

  • Page 79: Block Diagram - Rds / Rbds Version Only

    The related control is available on the Front Panel only, RDS MODULE SETUP page. This extra-amplification helps in connecting the Tiger Shark to audio processors with input level for external RDS/SCA sources set at – 20 dB. 27.2 GENERAL RDS/RBDS ENABLING Open ‘RDS SETTINGS’...

  • Page 80: Rds Phase And Level Adjustement

    RDS output by 6, 12 o 18 dB. The related control is available on the Front Panel only, RDS MODULE SETUP page. This extra-amplification helps in connecting the Tiger Shark to audio processors with input level for external RDS/SCA sources set at – 20 dB the following table lists the reationship between signal level and deviation.

  • Page 81: Uecp Or Not-Uecp Programming Mode

    27.5 UECP OR NOT-UECP PROGRAMMING MODE The Extended / not UECP mode carries a full-set of ‘customized’ features / controls wich represent a valuable ‘benefit’ of the Tiger Shark. In the following pages one describes the ‘extended’ mode, as it contains the UECP-compliant mode, too.

  • Page 82: The 'Static' Rds / Rbds

    RDS feature can allow every receiver to automatically set its internal clock. Current time and date of Yr Pc is permanently shown at the center of the Panel. You can select two different time references for the Tiger Shark: the PC clock or an User-defined time.

  • Page 83: Dataset 1 Configuration

    When any group is specified, the Tiger Shark generates the 0A group as default, which carries all the RDS basic services (PS, DI, M/S, TP, TA, PTY, AF). The 4A group (which carries clock information) is automatically managed by the Tiger Shark and it is not user-settable.

  • Page 84: Eon / Psn Services In The Dataset 1

    Therefore, if manual group mode has been selected, it is recommended to broadcast as many as possible of up to 8 type 14B groups, in order to ensure the detection of the TA switching under bad reception conditions. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 85: The Pi Code (Program Identifier)

    29.4.2 THE ‘PROGRAM IDENTIFIER’ CODE IN THE RBDS MODE PI PROGRAMME IDENTIFICATION contains four hexadecimal numbers ( see ‘Code’ box ). . The hexadecimal code must be typed into the ‘Code’ field: it will be broadcast ‘as is’. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 86: The Di (Decoder Identification)

    Associated to relevant UECP command Associated to the status of one of 5 inputs on the Opto Input port or to impulsive commands (100 ms duration) applied to inputs 4 and 5. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 87: Slow Labeling Codes

    TA, TP amd MS services are included in the Basic Services packet group 29.8 SLOW LABELING CODES Slow Labeling Codes, as broadcast on 1A Group, are typed in Slow Labeling Codes in the Basic Services page. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 88: Alternative Frequencies (Af)

    There is any direct ‘identifier’ for that. The Tiger Shark offers to the user the max freedom in using Method A or Method B in the list composition and, in particular, whether freq pairs are listed in descending or ascending order within the B Method.

  • Page 89: How To Compose Af Lists

    ‘Canc’ button). By clicking with the Right button of the mouse on the skeltor trashed it’s possible to delete only a list of AF Frequency Then it’s possible top selecrt the AF List to delete and pressing OK delete it. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 90 A Waring message is showed to remind that you are deleting ONLY in the DataBase Manager, so if you need to send information right now you have to Press SEND. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 91: Af Methods A And B

    Tx E f Tx D included in the list, since its coverage area does not (tuning frequency: f Tx E) overlap with that of transmitter E. f Tx D f Tx E Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 92 AF lists must not be consecutive (for instance AF 1 and AF 2). Lists for different tuning frequencies must be placed between them. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 93: Radiotext Panel

    NOTE: Main Radio Text message (also indicated as RT 00) is broadcast by default. The SCHEDULER panel schedules many RT sequences. Please, remind to enable RT group in the Main RDS SERVICE panel. The group name for RT is 2A Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 94: Pin - Pty Services

    NOTE: Main PTY/PIN (also indicated as PTY 00) is broadcast by default. The SCHEDULER panel (see NEXT PAGES) allows You to schedule many PTY sequences. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 95 Drama Leisure Culture Jazz Music Science Country Music Varied National Music Pop Music Oldies Music Rock Music Folk Music M.O.R. Music Documentary Light classical Alarm Test Serious classical Alarm Other Music Weather Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 96: Program Service Name (Psn)

    ‘Update’ button to update the message or click to discard it. NOTE: Main PSN (also indicated as PS 00) is broadcast by default. The SCHEDULER panel allows You to schedule many PS sequences. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 97: Variable Ps - Basic Operation

    PS SEQUENCES UECP Extended mode of Tiger Shark allows You to easily create and broadcast sequences composed by up to 60 PS Names. For each PS, You can also set its ‘display speed’ (related to the time it will last on the receiver display).

  • Page 98: Ps Scrolling

    Services panel provides GENERAL ENABLING of every RDS Service. Once You have configured PSN messages MAKE SURE the related Group (Basic Services) is ‘checked’ on the Services Panel and included in the outgoing RDS Group sequence. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 99: The Scheduler

    Scheduler programming capabilities are very flexible, allowing you to set the duration of each event, from 1 minute to 365 days per year, in 1 minute increments. Up to 64 events can be stored in the Tiger Shark memory. Event Scheduler provides the capability to configure four types of event (PS, PTY/PIN) to occur at any time.
  • Page 100 Deletes all the properties of the Event currently displayed on the Edit Bar. button Preview It is cross-referenced to PTY and PSN Editor, so that it shows the contents of the item to be scheduled. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 101: Getting Started

    (see par. Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.) resembles the mage here attached Scheduler panel should be configured as in the picture (PS End field is left blank - i.e. it will display the symbol --) Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 102: Setup The Schedule Time And Dates

    As a specific minute indication is not provided (see selection ‘All’), Tiger Shark will keep active the event beginning from the first ‘hour’ indication that match the current one (7 am o’ clock) till the first minute of ‘12’ hour.
  • Page 103 Event launches regardless of clock day date The MONTH Menu provides the following options Single Month event is launched any time clock date (month) matches the chosen one event is launched regardless of clock date (month) Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 104: Enabling An Event

    9:00, Event 2 from 7:00 to 8:30 and Event 1 is keept unactive, as it is completely ‘hidden’ by the other events. We highly suggest to schedule Event with the lowest priority as DEFAULT events Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 105: Scheduler Overall Examples

    As the time interval 00:00 to 12:00 is not preset by default, you have to cover this interval by sequencing different Events with the same PS start + PS End but different Hour intervals. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 106 PS Sequence from 00 to 04 will start every 5 minutes and after the first three items have been displayed once, the last PS (BBC ONE) will stay displayed until a new Event starts. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 107: Configuring Eon Networks In The Dataset 1

    Linkage information also provides a mechanism to signal an extended set of related services. The Tiger Shark supports the following EON codes: EON-PI, EON-PS, EON-TP, EON-TA, EON-AF, EON-PIN, EON-PTY.

  • Page 108: Dataset 2-3-4-5-6 Configuration And Recall

    Audio Source. Change a DataSet it’s possible from GPI, Software, UECP but it’s also possible by Audio Source. In case of Fault of MAIN Audio (Analog,Digital or MPX) when Tiger Shark change Audio Input could automatically change DataSet. See Software for set this special function. This function is already know as “DataSet Chane on Changeover”.

  • Page 109: The 'Dynamic Rds

    System. The panel for IH, EWS, TDC, TMC is only used for show that IF you send a data using Tiger Shark you can receive the SAME date in the Receiver. For use this special features you need to know, and understand the UECP Protocol.
  • Page 110 As for IH,TMC etc the ODA, Open Data Application need to know how-to-use buy UECP Protocol. This screen want only show that it’s possible to send onair, and receive data from a Transimtter center to the Receiver. | THE ‘DYNAMIC RDS’ Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 111: Managing 'Priority' / Dynamic Ps Scrolling Messages

    ‘default’ PS event programming. If no ‘default’ PS events are scheduled in the Scheduler panel, it may took a few minutes before the Tiger Shark comes back to the Main PS Message entered in the PSN Panel.

  • Page 112: Technical Specifications

    BNC, EMI suppressed -40dB  + 20 dB trimmer adj. max 24 Vpp input Pass-through Level 30 Hz  80 KHz +/- 0.1 dB Frequency response Distortion < 0.03 % Input Impedance > 10 Kohm Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 113 Purpose TTL-level (5Vpp) 19 kHz Pilot Ref. Out for synchronizing external RDS coders.  2 degrees (maximum) Sync Out phase error * active on Tiger Shark only SYNC-IN ** Connector Type floating BNC, EMI suppressed Sync-In Accepts TTL (square-wave) for RDS synch. (ETS compliant).

  • Page 114: Mpx Detector

    MPX DETECTOR STAGE Input An external MPX signal applied to AUX-1 input (by default) or Aux-2 input / the same MPX generated by the Tiger Shark Controls MPX deviation (deviation > 80 kHz rises alarm) Audio Presence (lack of Main and Sub part rises alarm)

  • Page 115: Mpx (Stereo) Generator

    Mono /Stereo Signal processing is performed by phase linear filters / all measurements referenced to 100% modulation unless otherwise noted. Tiger Shark version only. TEST CONDITIONS: OUT LEVEL = +12dBm, LOAD=600Ohm, PILOT LEV= -20Db MODE=STEREO 32.8 RDS / RBDS ENCODING...

  • Page 116: Rds/Rbds Encoding & Programming

    IH REMOTE CONTROL Purpose Carrying of 4 contact closures on IH (In House Application) RDS service (silently) Remote controls input GPI in on transmitting side Remote controls output Relay outputs on receiving side Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 117: Software Tools

    CONFIGURATION EDITOR User-friendly, Notepad-like interface to edit, copy, load or download Tiger Shark’s configuration in a full textual way. It allows to replicate common settings on multiple Tiger Shark units in seconds. TARGET ADDRESS MANAGER To assign UECP / customized address to each target and to enable/disable supported services.

  • Page 118: Appendix A - Connector Pinout

    / cascade. Featuring an either Male or Female DB8 connector internally paralleled, you can use forward (pin-to-pin) serial cables to chain multiple Tiger Shark units in a RS485 bus. The board supports both Full and Half connection modes.

  • Page 119: Jumper Settings (Full /Half Duplex And Line Load)

    Half Duplex APPLYING A 120 OHM TO THE LINE Jumper J1 and J2 apply, when close, a 120 Ohm resistive load to the Lines connected to Port 3 and Port4 connectors | APPENDIX A – CONNECTOR PINOUT Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 120: Full/Half Duplex

    Use 100 Ohm resistors on both ends. The RS485 network must be designed as one line with multiple drops, not as a star. Although total cable length maybe shorter in a star configuration, adequate termination is not possible anymore and signal quality may degrade significantly. | APPENDIX A – CONNECTOR PINOUT Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 121: Analog & Digital Audio Connection

    33.3 ANALOG & DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION | APPENDIX A – CONNECTOR PINOUT Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 122: Gpi Connections

    The pins 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 13 are connected to optoinsulators not polarized. A current-limited + 9 Vdc source through an auto-fuse and a 10 Ohm resistor is available on pin 1. | APPENDIX A – CONNECTOR PINOUT Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 123: Example Of Activation Of Input 1 By Clean Contact

    10ohm 300mA AUTO-FUSE + 9 V 33.4.2 EXAMPLE OF ACTIVATION OF INPUT 1 BY TTL 470ohm GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3 GPI 4 10ohm 300mA AUTO-FUSE + 9 V | APPENDIX A – CONNECTOR PINOUT Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 124: Time Synch In Tiger Shark

    33.5 TIME SYNCH IN TIGER SHARK With Tiger Shark it is possible to set the internal clock time in 3 different way. It is possible to use GPS, NTP or UECP RTC. The status monitor for Time Sync is showed in the bottom bar of Tiger Shark Remoter or Web Server and SNMP.

  • Page 125: Relay Output Connections

    33.6 RELAY OUTPUT CONNECTIONS PORT 1 RELAY 4 RELAY 3 RELAY 2 RELAY 1 PORT 2 RELAY 8 RELAY 7 RELAY 6 RELAY 5 Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 126: Appendix B - Configuration Editor Syntax

    OUTPUT_MODE={ Normal , Tone , Splitter } [END_MPX_SETTINGS] ; End of Setup Mpx logical group [AUDIO_CONTROL] ; Start of Audio control logical group WORK_MODE={ Linear , Linear_Full_Range , Clipper_Manual , Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | APPENDIX B - CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX...
  • Page 127 Communication Port Configuration - Speed Communication Port Configuration - Timeout PTYN ODA Configuration and Short Message Command ODA Identification Group Usage Sequence ODA Free-Format Group ODA Relative Priority Group Sequence Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | APPENDIX B - CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX...
  • Page 128 Warning message is displayed, as Dataset has not been defined. If RDS plug is not present but further data have been entered (up to on e of the following End Point), these Data will be discarded. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | APPENDIX B - CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX...
  • Page 129 You may enter 1 psn (Main PSN) up to 11 PSN (1 Main + 10 Eon PSN) Each list may comprise up to 25 frequecies and List_End must be at the end. You may enter up to 64 lists. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | APPENDIX B - CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX...
  • Page 130 You may enter up to 32 PsName items. PsScrolling messages exceeding 32 characters will be truncated and a warning message will be generated You may enter up to 4 messagges. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | APPENDIX B - CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX...
  • Page 131 EON_PIN_DAY= { 1 , ... , 31 } You may enter up to 64 events. Eon_PsName messages exceeding 8 characters will be truncated and a warning message will be generated. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | APPENDIX B - CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX...
  • Page 132 End Point(3) [START_DATASET_3] ..[END_DATASET_3] End Point(4) [EMERGENCY_DATASET_4] ..[END_EMERGENCY_DATASET_6] End Point(5) Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | APPENDIX B - CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX...

  • Page 133: Appendix C - Mpx Board Jumper Settings

    GPI-2 AUX2 uP-GPI2 J7 Bypass Relay Driver Split Input source for GPI-3 Relay MPX&RDS Decoder Power ON AUX1 AUX2 J3 Hw Bypass Source AUX-2 AUX-1 MPXout AUX2 AUX1 | APPENDIX C – MPX BOARD JUMPER SETTINGS Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 134: Mpx Card - Block Diagram With Default Jumper Positions

    Selects whether Synch is locked to an external MPX source AUX1 input is selected as input to applied at Aux-1 or Aux-2 input synchronize Tiger Shark RDS coder to an external MPX source Selects AUX1-AUX2 as source for Hardware Bypass...
  • Page 135 Selects NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally Closed) contacts on RELAY R3 Selects whether RELAY 3 is driven by a microprocessor uP_GPI RELAY 3 is driven by Tiger Shark microprocessor command (uP-GPI) or an external logic input (GPIN-02) For Example:...

  • Page 136: Appendix D - Audio Input Card Settings

    J7 – J8 set the Analog input impedance J1 sets the Digital input impedance J9 – J10 – J11 enable MP3 Player (whenever fitted) and replace the analog input or the digital input. | APPENDIX D – AUDIO INPUT CARD SETTINGS Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 137: Appendix E - Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    B) Set the switch on the front panel to ON (right position) (see highlighted switch in the picture). C) Connect the Tiger Shark front or back SERIAL port 1 to that of the Host PC. Please insert (or remove) the serial connector only with processor turned off.
  • Page 138 NB: to make sure of current version of Yr Tiger Shark, please check the Firmware Version page from the System Information menu. The following screen will be displayed: Select the PC serial port on the screen Click Connect button. K) Make sure the Identification is correctly done (Ready to start Firmware Upgrade message + firmware code displayed in the right field) Provide to Axel Technology the firmware code, so we can provide the KEY to upgrade the Tiger Shark.
  • Page 139 M) Send this code via email or phone to Axel Technology and we provide immediately the KEY code, that allows the unit to be updated. Is it also possible to COPY FW code in CLIPBOARD and then email it to support@axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 140 PC while the upgrade is in progress. Sometimes the software seems to be freezed, but it is still working. Don’t shut down the PC or disconnect the COM cable until the Tiger Shark Display comes back with TIME and WARNING light turns off.

  • Page 141: Appendix F - Sidechain / Loopthrough Conn. Modes

    TTL suitable levels: ‘0’ state < 0.5 V; ‘1’ state > 2 V . An automatic switchover to internal oscillator in case of absence or low quality of external reference signal is performed. | APPENDIX F – SIDECHAIN / LOOPTHROUGH CONN. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com MODES...

  • Page 142: Sidechain - Mpx Mode

    BNC connector (no software control is provided for this purpose). This trimmer is factory preset for a gain of 0 dB. Correct synchronization will cause MPX LED ON in the front panel. | APPENDIX F – SIDECHAIN / LOOPTHROUGH CONN. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com MODES...

  • Page 143: Loop-Through Mode

    The level of the injected signal may be adjusted by means of the trimmer next to the corresponding BNC connector (no software control is provided for this purpose). This trimmer is factory preset for a gain of 0 dB (unity gain). | APPENDIX F – SIDECHAIN / LOOPTHROUGH CONN. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com MODES...

  • Page 144: Appendix G - Description Of Ascii Commands

    Parameters should follow the sending order as described forward. The command line should be closed by an ENTER (ascii code: 13) type. After each command, Tiger Shark returns an acknowledgement code or an error code, no matter if sent via serial port or snmp.

  • Page 145: Radio Text Plus (Rt+)

    Further informations on RT+ can be found on official RDS Forum document 'R08_008_3_annex p.pdf' For further information on “How to..” set and use RT / RT+ please read the following chapter “How to Use RT / RT+ in Tiger Shark equipment” | APPENDIX G – DESCRIPTION OF ASCII COMMANDS...

  • Page 146: Dataset

    Set TA / TP of current dataset. keyword: TATP parameters: TA, TP answer: TATP OK Example: TA ON, TP OFF TATP, 1, 0 ↲ Example: TA ON, TP ON TATP, 1, 1 ↲ | APPENDIX G – DESCRIPTION OF ASCII COMMANDS Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 147: Appendix H - How To Use Rt / Rt+ In Tiger Shark

    Follow the installshield operation (also refer to chapter 15.0 in First Part) In the end you obtain 2 icons on the desktop Axel Tiger Shark Remoter and Tiger Shark Address Manager. Tiger Shark address Manager is used to set the UECP ID and TCP/IP Address. Axel...
  • Page 148 (Select the Target Type) and press WORK MODE. You are using a Shark RDS, this means you are using a RDS ENCODER. Tiger Shark is also available with internal MPX StereoCoder. This panel appear: if you press in ComChannel_1 you can select and Set the connection parameter (com port, serial speed..)
  • Page 149 0A, 2A, 3A, 6A, 8A, 12A. Then press OK Now You can connect Hyper terminal to SERIAL 3 in Tiger Shark. Follow the procedure: Connect SERIAL 3 to Tiger Shark.
  • Page 150 About Sending Data via Parser Ascii for RT, RT+, Ps Scroll, DataSet Changem TA and TP. RADIO TEXT: In the prompter digit RADIOTEXT, “MICHAEL BUBBLE – HOLLIWOOD” Tiger Shark replys RT OK The pictures below shows what is happening to the LCD Double lines screen Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 151 How to Test the RT +: In the user manual previous chapter I am following the Tiger Shark Protocol instructions: Then RTPLUS,1,1,4,0,4,1,7,11 [RETURN] The Tiger Shark replys RT+ OK Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | APPENDIX H - HOW TO USE RT / RT+ IN TIGER...

  • Page 152: Appendix I - Udp - Tcpip - Snmp - Http - Ntp Ports

    41 APPENDIX I - UDP – TCPIP – SNMP – HTTP – NTP PORTS From Tiger Shark Release 5.9.0 Features list: UDP full support available in the Tiger Shark Remoter Communication System. From the release 5.9.0 is available the UDP Unidirectional connection and the LAN Data Base support UDP encoders grouping.
  • Page 153 If the SiteAddress or the Encoder Address aren't specified every encoder will execute the command. With a full old syntax compatibility is now possible subdivide all encoders in groups with the same UECP addressing logic. | APPENDIX I - udp – tcpip – snmp – http – ntp ports Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 154: Bug Fix

    41.2 EXCELLENT RDS ANALOGIC SIGNAL QUALITY Tiger Shark exhibits a a top quality analogical signal quality. We want to remind that after solved all communication problems the real important key isthe signal quality on air which allows the widest receiver coverage.

  • Page 155: Appendix L - Description Of Snmp - Mib

    42 APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Tiger Shark Full or RDS features a SNMP agent that manages a list of parameters and data described in the MIB. Those parameters and data can be explored or executed by SNMP Manager. Data are described and grouped into a MIB (Management Information Base), that can be represented as a tree: Fig.1 - MIB Tiger Shark...

  • Page 156: Connection Parameters To Tiger-Shark's Snmp Agent

    The generalSettings branch provides a series of OIDs that are accessible in read/write so that we are able to read/write several functional parameters of Tiger Shark. Accessibility for this branch is asymmetric, that is, you can access in writing only to a subset of the available data in reading.
  • Page 157 1: 9600 bps 2: 19200 bps 3: 38400 bps 4: 2400 bps 13.0 Firmware code string 14.0 Firmware version string 15.0 Machine Identifier string 16.0 Machine Label string | APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 158 Some operating systems, javascript and others, provide this information starting from 01/01/1970, in this case it is necessary to add an offset* in order to report the information found in the destination format for Tiger Shark. * 2208988800 seconds from 01/01/1900 to 01/01/1970.

  • Page 159: Definition Of Mpxsettings Branch

    42.4 DEFINITION OF MPXSETTINGS BRANCH Access to data of this area of MIB is only designed to Tiger Shark machines in FULL configuration. For Tiger Shark in the RDS-only version, the reading of the following OIDs does not produce remarkable data, moreover the writing access does not produce any effect to the regular working of Tiger Shark mpxSettings 1.3.6.1.4.1.27295.2.1.2...

  • Page 160: Definition Of Rdssettings Branch

    1: DATASET 1 2: DATASET 2 3: DATASET 3 4: DATASET 4 5: DATASET 5 6: DATASET 6 10.0 Alternative DataSet: 0: DATASET 1 1: DATASET 2 | APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 161: Definition Of Audiosettings Branch

    42.6 DEFINITION OF AUDIOSETTINGS BRANCH The access to data of this area of MIB is only assigned to Tiger Shark machines in FULL configuration. For only RDS Tiger Sharks, the reading of the following oids does not produce remarkable data, moreover the writing access does not produce any effect to the regular working of Tiger Shark.

  • Page 162: Definition Of Dynamicsignals Data Structure

    1: -11.9 bB … 120: +0.0 dB 240: +12.0 dB (don't care for TigerShark RDS) AGC Right Level: 0: -12.0 dB 1: -11.9 bB … 120: +0.0 dB | APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 163 2: MPX In 3: n.a. 4: Analogic In (Emergency) 5: Digital In (Emergency) 6: MPX In (Emergency) (don't care for TigerShark RDS) 27.0 MPX status flags: see note 4 | APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 164 GPS Interface: Indicates the Sat Synch presence (Serial data at 4800 bps). A Orange Led show the state in the web interface GPS SAT Fix: Indicates the Fix with GPS Satellite. In Tiger Shark the Internal time become sincronized at 20° second of each minute. A green Led show the state in the web interface | APPENDIX L –...

  • Page 165: Definition Of Rdscommands

    5: 5 repetitions 6: 6 repetitions 7: 7 repetitions psChars: 0: 1 character 1: 2 characters 2: 3 characters 3: 4 characters psSpeed: 2: slower 3: normal 4: faster | APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 166 A for details. 16.9 Description of Data Structure Read-Only contained in the MIB 1.5 Below comes described the data structure contained in the single Tiger Shark MIB’s OID. The main type are divided into: WORD, 2 byte lenght, no sign – little endian ULONG, 4 byte lenght, no sign –...
  • Page 167 WORD Check_deviation; WORD Check_audio_presence; WORD Check pilot presence; WORD Check_rds_MPX WORD Check_RDSPI; WORD PI_to_check; RDSSettings WORD Rds_on; WORD AddRDS_auxMPX; WORD Rds_level; WORD Rds_phase; WORD PS_char; WORD PS_char2; | APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 168 WORD Stereo_enh; WORD Auto_switch; WORD Em_time; WORD Mask Audio Errors; WORD Recovery time; WORD Work_mode; DynamicSignals WORD LeftIn; WORD RightIn; WORD MpxLev; WORD AgcLeft; WORD AgcRight; WORD StereoEnh; | APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 169 WORD Active_DS; WORD Active_PS; WORD Active_RT; WORD Active_PTY; WORD Alarm status; WORD MPX_Status_flags; WORD MPX_deviation; WORD Key_lock_status; WORD FastProt; WORD SE; WORD Time_sync; WORD Active_Audio_Src; WORD validSourcesandBuffer; | APPENDIX L – DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 170: Appendix M - Ethernet Board In Tiger Shark

    43 APPENDIX M – ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK It is possible to install in equipment Tiger Shark LITE and Tiger Shark –RDS LITE a Ethernet port that allows the user to establish LAN or WAN connection over a standard catx cable, some preliminary consideration must be done before: 43.1 PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS...

  • Page 171: Installation Procedure - Ethernet Board

    43.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE – ETHERNET BOARD By following this procedure it is possible to install the Ethernet option on the Tiger Shark –LITE equipment. The installation is divided in two parts: Part-1: Mechanical Upgrade Part-2: Firmware Upgrade Part-3: Software Upgrade 43.3 PART-1: MECHANICAL UPGRADE...
  • Page 172 Serial Board is different than a Tiger Shark LITE with Ethernet option. Please refer to the picture below in order to set the jumper in the correct settings. The jumper correct position for a Tiger Shark LITE with Ethernet option board is: Jumper N°...
  • Page 173 Ethernet board into the slot, taking attention to don’t force the board leads. Move the Ethernet board completely out with the RJ45 just out the iron cover, and the rear part just a little bit moved up. | APPENDIX M – ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 174 This one must be inserted between the RJ45 and the chassis. 10. Now insert the plastic block with the adhesive side versus the RJ45 connector | APPENDIX M – ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...
  • Page 175 12. It is suggestable to fix the Ethernet board using a small quantity of hot glue, directly over the RJ45 connector by reaching also the Tiger Shark chassis, and over the lead of the Ethernet board | APPENDIX M – ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK...
  • Page 176 13.Hot glue on RJ45 connector and plastic block to increase the mechanical strength 14.This is how the glue have to be applied over the RJ45 connector, the glue must reach the equipment chassis as per picture below | APPENDIX M – ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 177: Part-2: Firmware Upgrade

    C) Set the switch on the front panel to ON (right position) (see highlighted switch in the picture). R) Connect the Tiger Shark front or back SERIAL port 1 to that of the Host PC. Please insert (or remove) the serial connector only with processor turned off.
  • Page 178 AA) Provide to Axel Technology the firmware code, so we can provide the KEY to upgrade the Tiger Shark. The FW code is in the left side of the upgrader software, in the picture below: 81JQ5C74Y02T2 | APPENDIX M –...
  • Page 179 BB) Send this code via email or phone to Axel Technology and we provide immediately the KEY code, that allows the unit to be updated. Is it also possible to COPY FW code in CLIPBOARD and then email it to support@axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 180: Part-3: Software Upgrade

    PC while the upgrade is in progress. Sometimes the software seems to be freezed, but it is still working. Don’t shut down the PC or disconnect the COM cable until the Tiger Shark Display comes back with TIME and WARNING light turns off.
  • Page 181 The Ready to Install the Program screen is displayed. Click Install to start the installation update. At this point, a status window displays the installation progress of the software. | APPENDIX M – ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 182: Weee Directive - Informativa Raee

    Two new icons are created on the desktop Now it is possible to upload the TCF backup settings files inside the upgraded Tiger Shark equipment. Check the relevant chapter on how to upload a configuration file TCF inside a Tiger Shark.

  • Page 183: Warranty

    The manufacturer offers a 1-year ex works warranty.Do not open the equipment. The warranty shall be voided if any of the warranty seals are broken.The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage of any kind deriving from or in relation to incorrect use of the product. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.com | WARRANTY...

  • Page 184: Declaration Of Conformity

    Company title: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DECLARES UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MODEL: TIGER SHARK DESCRIPTION: Digital Stereo Generator and RDS/RBDS Encoder. IS COMPLIANT To the requirements and all characteristics enacted from Community Directive: 2014/30/UE “EMC”...

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