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Microwave Radio CodeRunner 2 Operator's Manual

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Manual Part No. 400437-1
Rev. N March 2004
Applies to firmware Rev. 4.03
CodeRunner 2
Analog+Digital 
Portable 
Microwave Transmitter 
Operator's Guide

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  • Page 1 CodeRunner 2 Analog+Digital  Portable  Microwave Transmitter  Operator’s Guide Manual Part No. 400437-1 Rev. N March 2004 Applies to firmware Rev. 4.03...

  • Page 3: Notices

    March 2004 To allow for the introduction of design improvements, The information in the manual applies to the MRC CodeRunner 2 specifications are subject to change without notice. Transmitter, firmware revision 4.03.

  • Page 4: Rf Exposure Warning

    RF Exposure Warning Conventions The CodeRunner 2 is a radio transmitter. It is designed to Pay special attention to information marked in one of the permit, produce and emit RF radiation into an antenna for the following ways: purpose of delivering a digital or FM modulated signal to an appropriate receiving device.

  • Page 5: Symbols Used

    MRC specifications, or abuses other than CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide Notices-iii...

  • Page 6: Products Manufactured By Others

    PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MRC WILL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR APPLICATION MADE OF ANY EQUIPMENT. Any description of equipment, whether in writing or made orally by MRC or its agents, specification sheets, models, bulletins, drawings, or similar CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide Notices-iv...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    IDU/ODU (RFU) Interconnection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7 System Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8 CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide Contents...

  • Page 8: Contents

    CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide Contents-ii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Repair What This Manual Covers Replacement Parts This manual describes how to operate the MRC CodeRunner 2 Transmitter. Theory of Operation For information on Installation, Repair, and Theory of Operation, Appendix A - Channels refer to the MRC CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference Manual.

  • Page 10: Who It's Written For

    This manual is intended for use by personnel assigned to • Approximate purchase date. operate the CodeRunner 2. Users of this manual should already • Firmware revision, found in two places: be familiar with basic concepts of radio, video and audio.
  • Page 11 • Approximate purchase date. • Firmware revision, found in two places: displays on screen at startup on a label inside the front panel. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide Introduction...
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  • Page 13: Product Description

    Product Description System Description The MRC CodeRunner 2 transmitter is designed to be both an analog and digital transmitter for ENG portable applications. Chapter Overview CodeRunner 2 can accommodate a variety of analog and digital inputs, and apply either analog or digital modulation.
  • Page 14 • Type ‘N’ • The ODU comes with a standard Type N connector for the antenna connection. Antenna Options  The CodeRunner 2 is fully compatible with a variety of antennas, including: • MRC ProStar, models 2A20 and 2A20SS (2 GHz) 7A30 and 7A30SS (7 GHz) 2A20/7A30 (dual band 2 &...

  • Page 15: System Components

    System Components Figure 2-2: CodeRunner 2 System Components An MRC CodeRunner 2 system is made up of the following components: Directional Antenna (MRC 2A20, 7A30, Ellipse 2000) • A rack mounted Indoor Unit (IDU), typically mounted inside an ENG vehicle.

  • Page 16: Operating Controls

    LED Indicators Function Buttons Display BAND POLARIZATION SELECT RFU 1 ANT 1 POWER MRC CODERUNNER 2-C/M IDU ALARM RFU 2 ANT 2 TRANSMITTER RFU ALARM PA ON Polarization Select Band Select Antenna Select CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Product Description...

  • Page 17: External Connectors

    HOST RS232 V MON. OUT AUX RS232 SWITCH +24V FEED/ RELAY BB IN POWER ~POWER 50-60 Hz RF UNIT 120-240V AC RFU1 RFU2 PWR OUT 2A - 120V AC 1A - 240V AC CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Product Description...
  • Page 18 IF + Control to RFU (Type ‘N’ and TNC connector option) Pan & Tilt Control Not Used Power Input Supply power to CodeRunner 2 system (both IDU and RFU). Grounding Lug Connection to chassis ground RFU Power Output DC Power to RFU 1 and RFU 2 (only present with Type ‘N’...

  • Page 19: Idu/Odu (Rfu) Interconnection

    Since each installation is different, the harness must be specified for each installation. The harness can be supplied by MRC, or is often supplied by the van integrator. For more detailed information, see the MRC CodeRunner 2  Technical Reference Manual. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Product Description...

  • Page 20: System Configurations

    NYCOIL CONDUIT CodeRunner 2 Analog Video Digital Video + Audio MPEG Encoder & DVB/ASI 2 Analog Audio COFDM Modulator MPEG ENCODER/ Analog Video COFDM Digital Video + Audio DVB/ASI MODULATOR 2 Analog Audio CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Product Description...

  • Page 21: Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmitting

    Analog Video MPEG Encoder & Digital Video + Audio DVB/ASI COFDM Modulator 2 Analog Audio 70 MHZ IF MPEG Analog Video ENCODER / COFDM Digital Video + Audio DVB/ASI MODULATOR 2 Analog Audio CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Product Description...

  • Page 22: Dual Band Simultaneous Transmitting

    70 MHZ IF MPEG MPEG Analog Video Analog Video ENCODER / COFDM ENCODER / COFDM Digital Video + Audio Digital Video + Audio DVB/ASI DVB/ASI MODULATOR MODULATOR 2 Analog Audio 2 Analog Audio CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Product Description 2-10...

  • Page 23: For More Information

    For More Information More detailed technical information about the CodeRunner 2 can be found in the CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference Manual. Specific topics are listed below: Topic Chapter Block Diagram Theory of Operation Operating Controls Basic Operation Screen Menus Advanced Operation Rear Panel Connections...
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  • Page 25: Routine Operation

    Routine Operation Overview of Controls The CodeRunner 2 front panel has the following controls and indicators: Chapter Overview • Function Buttons This chapter provides basic information that will enable you to • Status LEDs operate your CodeRunner 2. More detailed information can be •...

  • Page 26: Polarization Select

    LC (Left Circular Polarization) 3.3.2 Band Select If your CodeRunner 2 has dual band capability, and your installation includes more than one RF Unit (RFU), this function button allows you to select which RFU is active. Pressing the Band Select button toggles back and forth between the two choices.

  • Page 27: Status Leds

    Status LEDs The CodeRunner 2 has four Status LEDs to keep you informed about the status of the system (See Figure 3-1 on page 3-4). Those LEDs are described in Table 3-1. Table 3-1: Status LEDs Panel Description Color Label...
  • Page 28 Function LEDs Display BAND POLARIZATION SELECT RFU 1 ANT 1 POWER MRC CODERUNNER 2-C/M IDU ALARM RFU 2 ANT 2 TRANSMITTER RFU ALARM PA ON Polarization Select Band Select Antenna Select Function Buttons CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Routine Operation...

  • Page 29: Display And Keypad

    If you changed a setting, the Status Area will change to show the new setting. The CodeRunner 2 has an LCD display and an 8-key keypad Accessing the Main Menu  The most commonly used choices (see Figure 3-1 on page 3-4). You will use the display and and settings are available from the Main Screen.
  • Page 30 Message Heading Area Status Area Area Menu Areas Keypad Figure 3-3: Main Screen Display CodeRunner.2 Rel.4.03 RFU1 Rev B Di/An ANALOG STDBY Chnl HI Hi/Lo Offst 2 GHz Menu Pwr 0.0 dBm CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Routine Operation...

  • Page 31: Frequently Performed Tasks

    Turning the power ON and 3.6.2 Activating and deactivating the transmitter Activating and deactivating Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on. the transmitter On the Main Screen, Switching between HI and To activate the transmitter: press PA until the Status LOW power Area displays XMIT.

  • Page 32: Selecting Channel And Offset

    LED illuminates next to the desired polarization. 3.6.7 Switching bands Which band(s) the CodeRunner 2 operates on is set by the RFU(s) connected to the IDU. Switching bands in accomplished by switching between RFUs: Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on.

  • Page 33: Setting For Remote Operation

    Enable remote control operation. • Navigation from one menu screen to another will work Make sure the CodeRunner 2 has power and is turned normally. • Any keys that make menu selections or change settings Make sure the Remote Control Panel has power, is will be disabled.

  • Page 34: Menu Maps

    CodeRunner 2. For more detail about any of these menus or the settings available, see the CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference  Manual, in the chapter “Advanced Operation”. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Routine Operation 3-10...
  • Page 35 1/2/3... Channel +/-/0/ Mod CP Modify Legend Offset Channel (saves Digital Main changes) Save Plan (selects = Choice made <- / -> digits) (changes digits) = See Notes + / - CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Routine Operation 3-11...
  • Page 36 = Same as Plan Main Analog Map Analog Map OFF/ (displays Digital Mode status) Col Bar Gen AUTOGEN (resets = Choice made (displays min/max) voltages) Rst Min/Max Pwr Supply = See Notes CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Routine Operation 3-12...

  • Page 37: Notes - Menu Maps

    REM menu option only appears on Main Screen if REM menu option only appears on Main Screen if RmtCntrl is set to ENABLED. RmtCntrl is set to ENABLED. Col Bar Gen controls the Analog Color Bar Generator. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Routine Operation 3-13...
  • Page 38 The only options that are implemented and functional are: - INTERNAL MPEG/COFDM - EXTERNAL IF The remaining options: - INTERNAL BASEBAND - INTERNAL COFDM ONLY - INTERNAL DVB-S are not implemented and are not functional. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Routine Operation 3-14...

  • Page 39: Channels & Frequencies

    Initial Factory Presets This section lists the channels and frequencies for each RF band covered by the CodeRunner 2. These frequencies are preset at the factory, but can be modified using the Channel Plan Menu, found under the “Mod CP” option on the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 40 2458.5 2462.75 00000.000 2471.25 2475.5 2479.75 00000.000 2487.75 2492.0 2496.25 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Channels & Frequencies...
  • Page 41 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 Note As of the publication of this manual, the 14.5 MHz channel plan was not approved for use in the US. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Channels & Frequencies...
  • Page 42 7062.50 7068.75 00000.000 7081.25 7087.50 7093.75 00000.000 7106.25 7112.50 7118.75 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 00000.000 CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Channels & Frequencies...
  • Page 43 13062.50 13068.75 00000.000 13081.25 13087.50 13093.75 00000.000 13106.25 13112.50 13118.75 00000.000 13131.25 13137.50 13143.75 00000.000 13156.25 13162.50 13168.75 00000.000 13181.25 13187.50 13193.75 00000.000 13206.25 13212.50 13218.75 00000.000 13231.25 13237.50 13243.74 00000.000 CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Channels & Frequencies...

  • Page 44: Us 12 Mhz Channel Plan

    12 MHz Channel A4r 2073.5 2085.5 12 MHz Channel A5r 2085.5 2097.5 12 MHz Channel A6r 2097.5 2109.5 12 MHz Channel A7r 2109.5 2110.0 500 kHz Upper Data Return Link (DRL) Band CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Channels & Frequencies...

  • Page 45: Glossary

    ADPCM Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation. Committee, a telecommunications standardizing committee of the ITU. Automatic Frequency Control. Carrier-to-Noise Ratio Automatic Gain Control. COFDM Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Alarm Indication Signal (all one’s). CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Glossary...
  • Page 46 Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite Identification. DVB-T Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial Indoor Unit 2.048 Mbps traffic rate. Intermediate Frequency. Electronic Industries Association, an industry association that establishes various standards. Electromagnetic compatibility. ERRS Errors. Electrostatic discharge. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Glossary...
  • Page 47 Phase Lock. operations. Parity Error Rate. Symbol Error Rate Phase Lock Loop. Setpt Set point. Quadature phase. Single-Frequency Network Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Simplex A channel capable of transmitting information in only one direction. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Glossary...
  • Page 48 Xmitr Transmitter. Xmtr Transmitter. Video signal in which the chrominance (color) and luminance (brightness) information are separated into separate subcarrier signals. Also called S-Video. Composite Video combines them into one signal. CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual Glossary...

  • Page 49: Index

    Set Low Power 3-7 Connectors Switch Antennas 3-8 External 2-5 Switching Bands 3-8 Layout 2-5 Switching Polarization 3-8 Rear Panel 2-5 Turn power off 3-7 Controls Turn power on 3-7 Description 2-4 Turn power on/off 3-7 Display 3-5 FSK B-2 Display and Keypad 3-5 Function Buttons 3-1 Front Panel 2-4 Function Buttons 3-1 Glossary B-1 CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide Index...
  • Page 50 Lockout, Automatic 3-1 System Components 2-3 Configurations 2-8 Main Menu Description 2-1 Accessing 3-5 Main Screen 3-5 Maps, Menu 3-10 Video B-4 Menu Maps 3-10 Analog 3-11 Digital 3-12 Notes 3-13 ODU B-3 OFDM B-3 Operating Controls 2-4 Operating Notes Remote Control Panel 3-9 Options Analog/Digital 2-1 Antenna 2-2 Band 2-1 Color Bar Generator 2-2 Connection 2-2 CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide Index...

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