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USER MANUAL
TIGER E3 – TIGER E5
(Rev. 2.4)
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL TIGER E3 – TIGER E5 (Rev. 2.4) axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MPX MODULE SUMMARY AUDIO MODULE MULTIMEDIA MODULE FM TUNER MODULE SUMMARY MENU SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA HOME PREFACE SETUP SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 3.2.1 GENERAL SETUP ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA 3.2.2...
  • Page 3 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG RDS/RBDS 3.11.1 SINGLE AUDIO SOURCE WITH RDS GENERATION 3.11.2 DOUBLE AUDIO SOURCES WITH AUDIO CHANGEOVER 3.6.1 UECP PORTS (UNIVERSAL ENCODER 3.11.3 MPX REBROADCAST WITH RDS REGENERATION COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL) 3.11.4 MPX CHANGEOVER WITH MPX BACKUP SOURCE 3.6.2...

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings / Istruzioni Per La Sicurezza

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (Rel. 1.6) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA |...

  • Page 5: Preface

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG PREFACE _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols should be read carefully. all the texts marked with the Warning Symbols. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG SAFETY WARNINGS The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. Read All Instructions. All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product. They also must be retained for future reference, as it contains a number of useful hints for determining the best combination of equipment settings for Yr particular application.
  • Page 7 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG This symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the closure – voltage which may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

  • Page 8: Consignes De Sécurité Importantes

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lire ces consignes. Conserver ces consignes. Observer tous les avertissements. Suivre toutes les consignes. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau. Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer en respectant les consignes du fabricant.
  • Page 9 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Ce symbole indique la présence d'une tension dangereuse dans l'appareil constituant un risque de choc électrique. Ce symbole indique que la documentation fournie avec l'appareil contient des instructions d'utilisation et d'entretien importantes. Avant de modifier le commutateur de changement de tension ou replacer le fusible il faut débrancher l’appareil de la prise électrique.

  • Page 10: Istruzioni Importanti Per La Sicurezza

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 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.
  • Page 11 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Questo simbolo indica la presenza di alta tensione all'interno dell'apparecchio, che comporta rischi di scossa elettrica. Questo simbolo indica la presenza di istruzioni importanti per l'uso e la manutenzione nella documentazione in dotazione all'apparecchio.

  • Page 12: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 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.
  • Page 13 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Dieses Symbol zeigt an, dass gefährliche Spannungswerte, die ein Stromschlagrisiko darstellen, innerhalb dieses Geräts auftreten. Dieses Symbol zeigt an, dass das diesem Gerät beiliegende Handbuch wichtige Betriebs- und Wartungsanweisungen enthält. Vor Änderung der Netzspannung oder Sicherungswechsel Netzkabel trennen.

  • Page 14: Instrucciones Importantes De Seguridad

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 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.
  • Page 15 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Este símbolo indica que la unidad contiene niveles de voltaje peligrosos que representan un riesgo de choques eléctricos. Este símbolo indica que la literatura que acompaña a esta unidad contiene instrucciones importantes de funcionamiento y mantenimiento.

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Inspection

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 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.

  • Page 17: First Installation Recommendations

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS POWER SUPPLY CABLE A power supply cable of approx. 2 mt lengths is supplied with the device, which has a moulded IEC plug attached – this is a legal requirement.

  • Page 18: Ventilation

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG VENTILATION The equipment will operate as a free-standing unit without requiring any special cooling arrangement. However, slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation. They ensure reliable operation of the product, keeping it from overheating.
  • Page 19 The device can be fully operated with an internet browser via the integrated web interface. Use a computer that is connected to the same IP network that the TIGER E3/E5 device is connected to. Start an internet browser, Firefox/Mozilla >V2.0 Google Chrome both with Java Script activated and enter the configured IP address in the address bar of the browser.

  • Page 20: Device General Description

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG DEVICE GENERAL DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL TIGER E3 TIGER E5 • Mechanical Steel, 1U - 19 " rack standard. • USB Port - Type A. • TFT Color Graphic Display 480x128 (only E5). • Jog Shuttle (only E5).

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG REAR PANEL TIGER E3 & TIGER E5 A. 2 BNC output connectors: OUT-1 and OUT-2. B. 2 BNC input connections: AUX-1 and AUX-2. C. 2 Analog mono input. D. 1 Digital stereo input.

  • Page 22: First Device Start

    STARTING YOUR TIGER E3/E5 - QUICK SETUP Turn ON the TIGER E3/E5 device with the power switch, on the rear panel: Connect the device to your LAN with an ETHERNET CABLE. Your device could be controlled by one of the following methods: 1.
  • Page 23 Open your browser and insert the IP in the URL address. If you plug out the IP you lose the temporary IP. (in this example we have set the 192.168.0.14 IP, but you can decide freely) FIRST DEVICE START |STARTING YOUR TIGER E3/E5 - QUICK SETUP...
  • Page 24 NB: Each time a NEW user, with administration rights is created, the user admin disappears and it is replaced by the new one just created. If all users are deleted, the default admin comes out again, in order to create and enter the device settings. FIRST DEVICE START |STARTING YOUR TIGER E3/E5 - QUICK SETUP...

  • Page 25: Quick Setup

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Quick Setup From this quick setup, you can set the basic TIGER E3/E5 parameters to make your radio come to life in a few simple steps. To begin the quick setup procedure, go to Home >...

  • Page 26: Login

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG LOGIN In the Home Page, you can read for some parameters of your device. To see all parameters and to change them you have to login with a special Username and password. Click LOGIN at top-right.
  • Page 27 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG From the Administration Page, you can manage all the users and the user classes. You can create or delete users choosing between the available user classes: Full Administrator User Administrator Device Administrator Technician...

  • Page 28: Logged In User - Home Page

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG LOGGED IN USER – HOME PAGE Once you are logged, you will see the home page as shown in the following picture. The left-tree menu could be different for different user classes: FIRST DEVICE START |LOGGED IN USER – HOME PAGE...

  • Page 29: Summary Mask

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 2. SUMMARY MASK At the top of the page you can see a fast summary mask with all the current parameters and warnings as shown in the following picture: 1. SYSTEM MODULE: you can read from this part the most important system of data management.

  • Page 30: System

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG SYSTEM 1. Email enabled (SMTP): By active this service the device will send you critical reports by E-Mail scheduled. You can activate it from SETUP>SMTP. 2. LOG status LED. 3. Scheduler status. 4. Extended RDS status.
  • Page 31 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 8. SAMBA 9. server Status: By activating this function you are able to get the title and author of the songs from playout software like DJPRO. You can activate it from SETUP>GENERAL SETUP>SMB/SAMBA SHARE SETTINGS.

  • Page 32: Rds Module

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG RDS MODULE 1. RDS output signal: the intensity in mV (millivolt peak to peak). to customize it go to: RDS/RDBS > Basic Settings > Rds Settings > Rds Levels. The RDS signal must respect a phase criterion (in phase or in quadrature) with the 19 kHz pilot tone. Here you can see the actual 2.
  • Page 33 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 6. PTY: (Program Type) This is an identification number to be transmitted with each program item and which is intended to specify the current Program type within 31 possibilities. PTYN: (Program Type Name) The PTYN feature is used to further a more specific PTY description that the broadcaster can freely decide (e.g.
  • Page 34 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG RDS SERVICES: TP: (Traffic Program Identification) to activate it go to: RDS/RBDS > Standard Mode > Uecp Main PS > Basic Settings. TA: (Traffic Announcement identification) to activate it go to: RDS/RBDS > Standard Mode > Uecp Main PS > Basic Settings.

  • Page 35: Mpx Module

    1. INT. MPX AUDIO LIMITER. Internal Multiplexing Audio Limiter. As MPX power is a value that is calculated with one minute of integration time, limiting finally is a very complicated task that can control it by TIGER E3/E5. 2. MPX-SOURCE CHANGEOVER.
  • Page 36 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MPX-SOURCES: In this section, it is possible to see the SOURCE-A validation controls. To turn on its Validation Controls go to MPX > Changeover > Source A > MPX Source A Validation. Yellow is valid, red is invalid.
  • Page 37 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3. MPX-CHANGEOVER: To set the operating mode of the MPX-Changeover and to set any MPX delay go to MPX > Changeover > Delay / Mode > Configuration. The changeover could be AUTOMATIC or MANUAL.
  • Page 38 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 4. MPX SIGNAL OUTPUT MPX-1: Here you can read what is routed to MPX OUT-1, to change it go to MPX > Outputs > MPX Output 1 > Source. MPX-2: Here you can read what is routed to MPX OUT-2, to change it go to MPX >...
  • Page 39 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 5. MPX-1 OUTPUT SIGNAL Here you can see levels of the individual parts of the MPX Signal that you are routing to the MPX-1 Output. To change the MPX1 source go MPX > Outputs > MPX Output 1 >...

  • Page 40: Audio Module

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG AUDIO MODULE 1. HEADPHONES Here you can set the Headphones level and the Source. To change the Headphone Source, click on the SRC button until you reach the desired source. To change the level, move the horizontal slider. You can select between ANALOG, DIGITAL, MULTIMEDIA, MPX DECODER, CHANGEOVER.
  • Page 41 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 4. AUDIO MODULE OUTPUT From this section, you can view the selection made by the audio changeover, the audio changeover mode and levels.  To set the Audio Changeover Mode go to Audio Input > Changeover > Audio Changeover > Configuration >...

  • Page 42: Multimedia Module

    Multimedia Module is an optional plugin. TIGER E3/E5 it contains a MEDIA PLAYER, two Audio Streaming Decoder and also equipped with Audio Streaming Encoder. All this function gives you the ability to select your source from various destinations. From Multimedia Changeover you can choose between Auto, Decoder1, Decoder2 or Media Player.
  • Page 43 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 4. AUDIO STREAMING ENCODER: to monitoring the audio encoder status. utilizes a buffering system and a secure data stream platform to allow you and the end users to listen to full audio files via network.

  • Page 44: Fm Tuner Module

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG FM TUNER MODULE TIGER E3/E5: is optional. Professional FM tuner with worldwide FM band support. This is an innovation professional FM radio receiver. It has high sensitivity for receive and a standard communication interface for telemetry.

  • Page 45: Menu

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3. MENU HOME If you resize your browser press the top-left button to open the menu: MENU |HOME...
  • Page 46 In this page can find all information about the device like name, location, IP, Firmware version and serial number. The Target Localization module provides detection of a specified target (TIGER E3/E5 location) it is used in case that you have many RDS service points.

  • Page 47: Setup

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG SETUP By clicking on the setup you can see all the available setup subpages as shown in the following picture. 3.2.1 GENERAL SETUP Setup > General Setup you have different general parameters to start with the device setup: Target References Host Name Prefix: default field with the Product Name.
  • Page 48 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Other Settings Language: Select here the desired device language. Http Bandwidth: Select here between GPRS, Low, Normal or High bandwidth. Local Time Zone: Select from the drop-down menu the desired Time Zone. REST Settings Active: Check/Uncheck this box if you want to activate/deactivate the REST API for the device.
  • Page 49 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG The REST interface allows to manage the following EXTENDED MODE parameters:  Active Dataset;  Aired Program Service Name;  Aired Radiotext;  Aired Program Type;  Aired Program Type Name;  Traffic Announcement;...
  • Page 50 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Aired Program Service Name (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PSN_Ext_DYN_Local (WRITE) http:// <PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/WRITE?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PSN_Ext_DYN_Local&VARVALUE=aaaaaaaa where aaaaaaaa is a string of 64 characters max. The string can be composed by symbols and accented letters.
  • Page 51 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Extended PSN Scrolling Steps The reference variable is PSN_StepMode. It can assume values from 1 to 8 and represents the number of characters that flow each time. (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=<PSN_Step_Mode> (WRITE) http:// <PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/WRITE?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=<PSN_Step_Mode>&VARVALUE=<x>...
  • Page 52 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Aired Program Type (READ) http://<PC IP or Url >:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PTY_Ext_DYN (WRITE) http:// <PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/WRITE?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PTY_Ext_DYN&VARVALUE=x where x is a value from 0 to 31 which encodes the PTY according to the standard. Aired Program Type Name (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PTYN_Ext_DYN_Local...
  • Page 53 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG where x can be Off or On. Music/Speech (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=MS_Ext_DYN (WRITE) http:// <PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/WRITE?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=MS_Ext_DYN&VARVALUE=x where x can be Speech or Music. EON Traffic Announcement (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=EON_TA_n_Ext_DYN where n can be a number from 1 to 10 (ex: EON_TA_7_DYN).
  • Page 54 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG SMB/SAMBA Share Settings SMB Server Message Block. This section helps you to air TITLE and AUTHOR of the aired song by the DJPRO playout Dalet and with MB Studio. These 2 parameters will be aired via RDS directly from our playout software DJPRO in your RADIOTEXT.
  • Page 55 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG DJPRO SAMBA share In the next image, you can see the DJPRO setup area where you can set the .xml path. Go to Main Menu > Setup ON-AIR Manager > ON AIR > Open Setup > Extern > RDS Settings (IEM).
  • Page 56 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Dinesat SAMBA share This software allows exporting the data of the current playout both on text files and on an XML metadata file. Our device is able to process only the XML data stream, so it will be set on the software to generate a .xml file in the SAMBA share:...
  • Page 57 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.1.1 TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSING SMB/SAMBA SHARED FOLDER If it is no longer possible to access the folder previously set in the SMB / SAMBA SHARE parameter, the cause may be a lack of user access rights (SMB / SAMBA folder side): 1.
  • Page 58 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Target Localization Manual Target Coordinates: Check/Uncheck this parameter to activate/deactivate the Manual Target Coordinates insertion. Latitude: Latitude insertion is activated when Manual Target Coordinates is checked. Type here the manual latitude.” please use the numbers and points as shown in figure ”.

  • Page 59: Network

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.2 NETWORK Setup > Network > eth0 you have different parameters to set configurations for the device network connection and addressing: Mac Address MacAddress: Here you can read the device Mac Address. In General Configuration you can read for all the current network settings.
  • Page 60 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG IPv6 Address IPv6 Addressing Method: choose here the Addressing Method. You can choose between Manual or DHCP(auto). Manual: if you choose Manual you have to insert all IPv6 and DNS IPv6 data. DHCP(auto): a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server dynamically distributes network configuration parameters.
  • Page 61 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG DNS IPv4 Enable(Primary DNS IPv4): If it is needed, click on the checkbox to enable a Primary DNS IPv4. Primary DNS(IPv4): type here the IP of the desired DNS server. Enable(Additional #1 DNS IPv4): Check it to enable the first additional DNS IPv4 Server.
  • Page 62 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Enable(Primary DNS IPv6): If it is needed, click on the checkbox to enable a Primary DNS IPv6. Primary DNS(IPv6): type here the IP of the desired DNS server. Enable(Additional #1 DNS IPv6): Check it to enable the first additional DNS IPv6 Server.
  • Page 63 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG To confirm the process you have to connect to the new set IP and press Confirm Network Configuration from: Setup > Network > eth0 Confirm Network Configuration: If you do not confirm the new configuration within 5 minutes, the last changes are not implemented.

  • Page 64: Ntp

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.3 Network Time Protocol. This section contains all the settings related to NTP features. it is, in fact, possible to connect the device to an NTP server and in this way the device will synchronize its own date and time with the server.
  • Page 65 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG PRIMARY NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS / URL: type the IP/URL of the desired primary NTP server to synchronize the device clock with the server clock. NTP VERSION(AUTO, V1, V2, V3, V4): select the desired NTP version.

  • Page 66: Snmp

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.4 SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used mostly in large networks to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. The RDS encoder supports SNMP. You can setup all parameters related to the Simple Network Management Protocol. Here you can define parameters for different NMS (Network Management Server) for the network and trap management.

  • Page 67: Smtp

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.5 SMTP Here can setup all parameters related to the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. you can define parameters for different SMTP servers for the e-mail notification on the device functioning. SMTP Settings SMTP On: Click on the checkbox to activate/deactivate the SMTP service Delivery Interval: Select the desired Delay Interval for the Email Notifications.
  • Page 68 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MAIN SMTP Server Settings Description: type here a short description of the desired main SMTP Server Server IP Address / Url: the IP Address / Url of your SMTP server domain Port: TCP port for the communication...

  • Page 69: Gpio

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.6 GPIO Setup > GPIO you can setup all parameters related to the General Purpose Input/Output. Here you can define the behaviour of different GPI or GPO devices. GPI Logic Positive Logic: the event is logged when the GPI circuit is closed.
  • Page 70 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG GPO LOGIC Positive Logic: the generated event is the closing of the GPO circuit. Negative Logic: negative logic: the generated event is the opening of the GPO circuit. In GPO Event Notifications you can decide to root to the GPO device: no Event Source(OFF), to root all Event Sources(ON), to root a selected Event Source (for example, NTP Alarm).
  • Page 71 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MENU |SETUP...

  • Page 72: Gps

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.7 Setup > GPS you can setup all parameters related to the Global Positioning System. Here you can define parameters for the desired GPS device for the satellite geolocation. General Settings Gps On: Enable/Disable the GPS device...

  • Page 73: System Tools

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.8 SYSTEM TOOLS 3.2.8.1 UPDATES LOAD A NEW FIRMWARE FILE To load a new firmware file inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla).
  • Page 74 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG FIRMWARE UPDATES After uploading the update file into the TIGER by the FTP Client. Now we have to go to the TIGER web interface to login in and following this steps SETUP > SYSTEM TOOLS >...
  • Page 75 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG LOAD A NEW SYSTEM UPGRADE FILE To load a new system upgrade file inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla). The device must be reachable.
  • Page 76 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG After uploading the system update file into the TIGER by the FTP Client. Now we have to go to the TIGER web interface to login in and following this steps SETUP > SYSTEM TOOLS >...
  • Page 77 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.8.2 PLUGIN MANAGER LOAD A NEW Plugin CODE go to the TIGER web interface to login in and following this steps SETUP > SYSTEM TOOLS > Plugin Manager. Copy your Plugin Code and paste it in the (Insert Plugin Key here) as shown in the next figure in the red rectangle. Now you have to click on the Activate Plugin.
  • Page 78 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.8.3 DEVICE MANAGEMENT A. Reboot Device This button will cause a device reboot. B. Shutdown Device This button will cause a device shutdown. C. Reset to Defaults This button will cause a device reset.
  • Page 79 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.8.4 SD CARD UTILITIES SD STATUS SD Found: If an external SD is found, this status will be OK, otherwise to use the tools below you need to insert (or change) an SD card in the external back slot.

  • Page 80: Administration

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG ADMINISTRATION In the Administration section, you can read, manage all the users and you can set their access permissions to the device. This section can be managed only by the Admin users. Users List...

  • Page 81: User Class - User Rights To Login The System

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.3.1 USER CLASS – USER RIGHTS TO LOGIN THE SYSTEM Full Administrator The Full Administrator manages all user profiles, accesses all pages (except the calibration). Default Administrator (Default User): The default administrator is the default user of the device, it is under the Full Administrator category, but it has fixed access credentials (user: admin –...
  • Page 82 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Below, a summary table with the list of product pages and access rights for each type of use: Legend RW: full access (read/write) R: read-only user H: hided page Page Full Admin User Admin...

  • Page 83: Adding A New User

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Extended Pty&Ptyn RDS Blocks Analysis Audio Input Sources: Analogic Audio Input Sources: Digital Audio Input Sources: Multimedia Audio Input Sources: MPX Decoder Audio Input Sources: Audio Generator Audio Input Sources: Output Monitor Audio Input: Changeover...

  • Page 84: Removing An Existing User

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.3.3 REMOVING AN EXISTING USER. To remove an Existing User read the following steps: 1. Move the mouse to the desired user. 2. Click on the delete button. 3. In the following mask Click on to exit from the user deletion or click on to confirm his deletion.

  • Page 85: Logs

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG LOGS In the Logs section, you can read for all the device Log list. You can see four Logs Section. For every section, you can do Refresh, Load All Logs from the device beginning or you can Clear it.

  • Page 86: Configuration

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG CONFIGURATION 3.5.1 IMPORT/EXPORT Import: Import an existing .cnf file (json format) with all TIGER E3/E5 configs. Export: Export a .cnf file (JSON format) with all TIGER E3/E5 configs in the desired folders. MENU |CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 87: Easy Config

    3.5.2 EASY CONFIG Basic Configs From this quick setup, you can set the basic TIGER E3/E5 parameters to make your radio come to life in a few simple steps. Single audio source with MPX & RDS generation In this case, the Audio Changeover selects only the audio source-1. It forwards the selected audio signal to the Internal MPX Generator and combines the MPX with the RDS signal encoded by the Internal RDS Encoder.
  • Page 88 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Double audio sources with audio changeover, MPX & RDS generation In this case, the Audio Changeover can select between audio source-1 and source-2. It forwards the selected audio signal to the Internal MPX Generator and combines the MPX with the RDS signal encoded by the Internal RDS Encoder.
  • Page 89 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG RDS generator configuration InformationIn this case the Internal MPX Generator supplies the RDS signal encoded by the Internal RDS Encoder. MPX > Internal MPX Encoder set the parameters related with the MPX Encoder.
  • Page 90 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MPX rebroadcast with RDS regeneration and UECP filter on incoming RDS In this case, Mpx Changeover takes the Aux-1 Mpx source and uses its Audio. The RDS comes from the Internal RDS Encoder and from the Aux-1 Rds Uecp Filter.
  • Page 91 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Double audio sources with audio changeover and MPX changeover with MPX backup source In this case, the MPX Changeover can select between Source A and Source B. Source-A = Internal MPX Generator + Internal RDS Encoder. The Internal MPX Generator could receive from the Audio Changeover (audio Source-1 or Source-2).
  • Page 92 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Double audio sources with audio changeover and MPX changeover with MPX main source In this case, the Mpx Changeover can select between Source A and Source B. Source-A =audio from Aux-1 + Aux 1 RDS.
  • Page 93 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Quick Setup Menu: From this quick setup, you can set the basic RDS parameters to make your radio come to life in a few simple steps. To begin the quick setup procedure. The pressure of this button resets and prepare “Dataset 1” to broadcast services shown below.

  • Page 94: Rds/Rbds

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG RDS/RBDS In RDS/RBDS section you can set all the parameters from RadioText to AF, from EON to PTY/PTYN. You can also set all Extended RDS/RBDS parameters. In this section, you can setup all the parameters.
  • Page 95 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.1.2 TCP/IP PORTS From this section, you can set communication parameters with available remote devices. These devices must be able to send UECP packets through the TCP/IP protocol. TCP/IP Port addresses Target's TCP/IP ports are reachable at: Tcp/Ip Port 1: 10000, Tcp/Ip Port 2: 10001, Tcp/Ip Port 3: 10002, Tcp/Ip Port 4: 10003.
  • Page 96 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.1.3 UDP & SNMP PORTS From this section, you can set communication parameters with available UDP remote devices. These devices must be able to send UECP packets through UDP protocol. UDP Port addresses Target's UDP ports are reachable at: Udp Port 1: 11000, Udp Port 2: 11001, Udp Port 3: 11002, Udp Port 4: 11003.

  • Page 97: Basic Settings

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.2 BASIC SETTINGS 3.6.2.1 UECP ADDRESSING The recipient encoder, getting UECP data frames from remote devices, must be identifiable by a unique address: Site (Zone) + Encoder ID. The remote devices will send UECP data frames to recipients through this addressing data couple.
  • Page 98 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.2.2 RDS SETTINGS Rds General Settings Rds On: In the device Enable/Disable the RDS encoding. Rds Global Extended Mode: Enable/Disable the Extended Mode. Rds Synchronism (Pilot Synch): Internal, Auto Sync In (External & Digital), Auto Mpx In(External &...
  • Page 99 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Active Dataset Selection On Air Active Dataset: select the Data Set number that you want to air. Rds Levels Current Level and Phase Reference Table Index: in the next field, enter the index number of the table row The related signal Level and signal Phase couple will be aired.
  • Page 100 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG The following two parameter groups manage the special transitions of 15B group and 14B group in the standard RDS group sequence at the TA/EON TA - ON/OFF. TA Control (15B) TA TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT IDENTIFICATION control force the transition of the 15B group in the standard RDS group sequence in relation with the activation/deactivation of the TA.
  • Page 101 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG OFF Transition 14B Groups: only when EON TA is turned-OFF, this parameter decides the number of 14B groups transmitted in a single Recurrence. SMB/SAMBA Share Settings File Name: in this field type the file name. The RDS will search in the previously set SMB/SAMBA IP/FOLDER for song and author information.
  • Page 102 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.2.3 REAL TIME CLOCK RTC Settings CT On/Off: enable/disable the transmission of RDS Time clock. Local Time Offset: Select here the desired Local Time Offset. Real Time Clock Correction (ms): to avoid delays related to the signal transmission-reception, insert here a clock correction time(ms).

  • Page 103: Standard Mode

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.3 STANDARD MODE 3.6.3.1 UECP SERVICES Dataset General Settings Editing Dataset Index: Select here the desired Index to start the related Dataset editing. PSN List Reference: in the reference, you can read all the available reference names...
  • Page 104 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Group List In the following mask, you can decide the Group List and the group sequence order. : to add the group at the end of the group sequence. In the bottom section, you see the list of group sequence.
  • Page 105 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Group Type Description of Use Basic tuning and switching information only Basic tuning and switching information only Program Item Number and slow labelling codes only Program Item Number Radiotext only Radiotext only Applications Identification for ODA only...
  • Page 106 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG By clicking on you can open the following top describing table that indicates to the specific work of groups: List of other useful abbreviations Alternative Frequencies list Music Speech switch Applications IDentification for ODA...
  • Page 107 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Group 1A Variant Sequence (SLC – Slow Labelling Codes) In the following mask, you can decide the Group 1A Variant Sequence and his Slow Labelling Codes sequence order. : to add the SLC at the end of the sequence.
  • Page 108 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Group 14A Variant Sequence (EON – Enhanced Other Networks information) In the following mask, you can decide the Group 14A Variant Sequence and his Codes sequence order. : to add the Code at the end of the sequence.
  • Page 109 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.3.2 UECP MAIN PS This section is useful to define all UECP Main PS parameters Main Network Program Service Editing Dataset Index: decide which Main PS you want to edit, select the related DSN (Dataset Number).
  • Page 110 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG PI(Program Identification): type the PI Code. Lock at PS(Program Station): type the Program Station Name. TP(Traffic Program): On/Off TA(Traffic Announcement): On/Off PTY: a selectable value between (Pop Music, Rock Music, Culture, Science…). PTYN: type a desired description for the program.
  • Page 111 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG  B_01 – B_FF, D_01 – D_FF, E_01 – E_FF assigned for national networks in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Regionalization allowed. NRSC to provide assignments for all three countries. It should be noted that operation in this region is the same as it is for all RDS PI codes.
  • Page 112 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Country Country Country ISO code Country ISO code code code Cote d’Ivoire Albania Croatia Algeria Cyprus Algeria Czech Republic Andorra Democratic Republic of Angola Congo Ascension Island Denmark Austria Djibouti Azores(Portugal) Egypt Belarus...
  • Page 113 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Country Country Country ISO code Country ISO code code code Ireland Morocco Israel Mozambique Italy Namibia Jordan Netherlands Kenya Niger Latvia Nigeria Lebanon Norway Lesotho Palestine Liberia Poland Libya Portugal Libya Republic of Guinea...
  • Page 114 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG The second PI character identifies program type in terms of area coverage: 5000 Local (Local program transmitted via a single transmitter only during the whole transmitting time.) International (The same program is also transmitted in other countries.) National (The same program is transmitted throughout the country.)
  • Page 115 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG PS (Program Service) NAME Program Service Name is a text consisting of not more than eight alphanumeric characters which are displayed by RDS receivers in order to inform the listener what programme service is being broadcast by the station to which the receiver is tuned.
  • Page 116 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG PTYN (Program Type Name) The PTYN feature is used to further describe current PTY. PTYN permits the display of a more specific PTY description (max 8 characters) that the broadcaster can freely decide (e.g. PTY:4 = Sport and PTYN: Football). The PTYN is not intended to change the default eight characters of PTY which will be used during search or wait modes, but only to show in detail the programme type once tuned to a programme.
  • Page 117 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Due to differing broadcast styles, the program type code definitions (i.e. Jazz, Rock, etc.) differ between RDS and RBDS: RDS Program RBDS Program Type RDS Program Type RBDS Program Type Code Type Code...
  • Page 118 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG PI code and its AF (Alternative Frequency) list(s), but may change programme related features such as PS, PTY, RT, TP and TA to reflect the common programme; Linkage information is conveyed in the following four data elements:...
  • Page 119 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG SLC 3 (Language): This code allows to define language used by the broadcaster. SLC 4 (n/a): not assigned. SLC 5 (n/a): not assigned. SLC 6 (Broadcaster use): Data reserved for internal management of broadcaster.
  • Page 120 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Editing Program Service: You will see this parameter also in UECP, EON, AF. Here the parameter is not selectable because this is AF of the MAIN Program Service. Alternative Frequencies If the broadcasting radio station has more than one transmitter in its reaching area then mobile radio listeners can listen to the radio without interruption by the usage of radio receivers auto frequency shifting feature with the support of RDS Alternative Frequency feature of the transmitter.
  • Page 121 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG In the following list, you can read AF (alternative frequencies) list of desired Tuned frequencies. You see the list of Tuned frequencies with their own AF list. Black AF are universal. Blue AF are regional. click on to add a new row with AF list or click on an existing row to edit it.
  • Page 122 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.3.4 UECP RADIOTEXT Main Network Editing Controls Editing Dataset Index: decide which RadioText you want to edit, select the related DSN (Dataset Number). Editing Program Service: Here the Program Service is not selectable because this is AF of the MAIN Program.
  • Page 123 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG The text can be up to 64 characters long. if your text more than 64 characters you will get an error message. Watch the next figure. Reps: number of radiotext message repetitions A/B Flag: The A/B flag is an important part of the proper radiotext transmission.
  • Page 124 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.3.1 UECP EON PS EON PS This feature can be used to update the PS (Program Service) information stored in a receiver about program services. EON Program Service Editing Dataset Index: decide which Eon PS(Program Service) you want to edit, select the related DSN (Dataset Number).
  • Page 125 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG TP(Traffic Program): On/Off TA(Traffic Announcement): On/Off PTY: a selectable value between (Pop Music, Rock Music, Culture, Science…). PTYN: type a desired description for the program. PIN Day: if you want to schedule a special PTY insert here the month day. From 01 to 31.
  • Page 126 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.3.2 UECP EON AF EON (Enhanced Other Networks Information) makes it possible to transmit information from other stations. This could be used by a radio station, which doesn’t offer street traffic program content. If an alternative radio station with TP (traffic program) content is available, the tuner temporary switches automatically to the other station during traffic program announcements.
  • Page 127 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Method: decide between A, Freq Map 1, Freq Map 2, Freq Map 3. Tuned Freq: here the Main Tuned Freq. AF List: in this list, you see different alternative frequencies. Add: click on add to confirm parameters and to add them in rows.

  • Page 128: Extended Mode

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.4 EXTENDED MODE 3.6.4.1 EXTENDED DATASET Extended Dataset is a special section useful to enable RDS/RBDS Features without the using of UECP standard. Dataset Mode Dataset Operative Mode UECP Compatible: (the Dataset rules are those defined in UECP Services section). In this case, the Extended Source is dis-active.
  • Page 129 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG GPI 6 GPI 5 GPI 4 DATASET 2. Alternative Dataset: if Dataset Operative Mode > Extended Mode you can write a Dataset in Alternative Mode > Alternative Dataset. 3. REST Command: if Dataset Operative Mode > Extended Mode the dataset will be chosen by REST command.
  • Page 130 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.4.2 EXTENDED PS NAME PSN Mode PSN Extended Source: When the Extended PSN Source is on Aux1 Mpx Changeover Filtered Rebroadcasting Rds Decoder the Program Service can be driven by Aux1 MPX signal.
  • Page 131 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG After 4 Loops (After 4 loops the repetition stops) After 5 Loops (After 5 loops the repetition stops). Extended PSN Test PSN Name: Type here the desired extended PS Name. Then click SEND to air it.
  • Page 132 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.6.4.3 EXTENDED RADIOTEXT Radiotext Mode RT Operative Mode: UECP Compatible (the aired RadioText is that defined in UECP Radiotext section). Extended Mode the aired Radiotext is the one defined by the REST Command or the value will be the...
  • Page 133 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Extended RT Test Radio Text Edit: Type here the desired extended Radiotext. Then click SEND to air it. 3.6.4.4 EXTENDED TA & M/S M/S Mode M/S Operative Mode: UECP Compatible (the aired Music/Speech value is that defined in UECP Main PS section).
  • Page 134 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG TA Operative Mode: UECP Compatible (the aired TA on/off value is that defined in UECP Main PS section). Extended Mode (the aired Music/Speech value is the one defined by GPI, or by REST Command or the value will be the one defined in the below section Extended M/S &...
  • Page 135 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Extended Mode (the aired EON TA on/off value is the one defined by GPI or by REST Command). EON TA X EXTENDED SOURCE: GPI (1,2,3,4,5,6) Event: GPI EVENT NOT DETECTED = EON TA OFF GPI EVENT DETECTED = EON TA ON REST Command: you can decide if TA ON or TA OFF by REST command.

  • Page 136: Rds Blocks Analysis

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Extended Mode (the aired PTY value is the one defined by REST Command or by the following section Extended PTYN Test). PTYN Extended Source: REST Command or SMB/SAMBA. Extended PTYN Test PTYN Edit: type here the desired Extended PTYN value and then click on Send.

  • Page 137: Audio Input

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG AUDIO INPUT 3.7.1 SOURCES In this section, you can define parameters connected with the 4 sources (analogic, digital, multimedia and mpx decoder). The changeover can choose between one of the following sources. 3.7.1.1...
  • Page 138 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG This setting helps balance the audio level. Some of the analogue conventional and trunked radio systems do not include components with AGC Automatic Gain Control to help normalize the audio levels of analogue transmissions in the system.
  • Page 139 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Hysteresis: the source is considered valid if the signal is higher than Threshold + Hysteresis for the time typed in Hold. Failure Time (Hold): the source is considered valid if the signal is higher than Threshold + Hysteresis for the time typed here.
  • Page 140 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.7.1.2 DIGITAL INPUT Sensitivity: sensitivity of the input level. (For example: if a signal of -6.00 dBu arrives, this parameter has to be set on -6.00 dBu). Mode: Stereo: the sound is reproduced in his both left and right channels.
  • Page 141 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG AGC Speed: gain speed of action. AGC Range: this parameter rules the maximum gain to apply on the received signal. VALIDATION In this section, it is possible to manage the parameter for the signal validation.
  • Page 142 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG For a talk radio, we suggest you the Mode 3. Off: this function is off. Mode 1: silence blocks window=80ms, Percentage=10%, Time=30secs (Music). Mode 2: silence blocks window=120ms, Percentage=15%, Time=30secs (General Purpose). Mode 3: silence blocks window=180ms, Percentage=20%, Time=30secs (Talk).
  • Page 143 3.7.1.3 MULTIMEDIA This source depends on the multimedia module. The source is included two IP Decoder (audio streaming) or an audio Player. The player source is an SD card filled in the TIGER E3/E5 with audio files. INPUT Sensitivity: sensitivity of the input level. (For example: if a signal of -6.00 dBu arrives, this parameter has to be set on -6.00 dBu)
  • Page 144 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG VALIDATION In this section, it is possible to manage the parameter for the signal validation. The CHANGEOVER looking at these parameters can consider valid or not the source. Threshold: the source is considered invalid if the signal is lower than this value for the time typed in Validation parameter.
  • Page 145 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Mode 2: silence blocks window=120ms, Percentage=15%, Time=30secs (General Purpose). Mode 3: silence blocks window=180ms, Percentage=20%, Time=30secs (Talk). Silence blocks window: seconds of the single audio hole. Percentage: percentage of Silence blocks window that the Changeover has to find in a Time=Time Time: time in which the check is done.
  • Page 146 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.7.1.4 MPX DECODER This source is an MPX decoder, it extracts the L/R channels from the MPX signal. INPUT Source: Select here the source for the Mpx Decoder. You can choose between: MPX Aux1...
  • Page 147 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Deemphasis: Here is possible to select the deemphasis to apply on the signal. It is possible to choose between off, 50uSec and 75uSec. AGC Speed: gain speed of action. AGC Range: this parameter rules the maximum gain to apply on the received signal.
  • Page 148 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Return Time (Validation): the source is considered invalid if the signal is lower than Threshold for the time typed here. Audio Failure Search: This function enables statistical research of small audio holes inside the audio signal.
  • Page 149 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.7.1.5 AUDIO GENERATOR TIGER E3/E5 comes with a built-in audio tone generator. The tone range is 30 Hz - 15 kHz. This option is too useful for the tuning instruments, science experiments, testing audio equipment. The Audio Generator module sets the parameters for the internal tone generator.
  • Page 150 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.7.1.6 OUTPUT MONITOR The TIGER E3/E5 has two OUTPUT MONITORS: 1. The first one can choose to listen to one of the following sources. Select the desired source from the TIGER E3/E5 front panel and listen for it from the Headphones Jack. It is possible to select between one of the following sources: Analogic, Digital, Multimedia (decoding side), Mpx-Decoder, Changeover.

  • Page 151: Changeover

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.7.2 CHANGEOVER The audio changeover has the task to forward the selected source to the INTERNAL MPX ENCODER. CONFIGURATION Mode: a) Choose between Source1, Source2, Source3, Source4 to force the changeover selection. the changeover keeps the source even if It is invalidated.
  • Page 152 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG DELAY You can assign a DELAY to one of the sources or to the output for any required alignment Delay: select here on which source you want to apply the DELAY or if you want to apply it to the OUTPUT.

  • Page 153: Audio Analysis

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.7.3 AUDIO ANALYSIS In this section is possible to see the peak levels and the meters of each changeover source. AUDIO MODULE OUTPUT Source: name of the source selected by the changeover. Peak-L: peak level and meters of the left channel.
  • Page 154 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG SOURCE-3 Source: name of the source selected as SOURCE 3 in the CHANGEOVER section. Peak-L: peak level and meter of the left channel. Peak-R: peak level and meter of the right channel. SOURCE-4 Source: name of the source selected as SOURCE 4 in the CHANGEOVER section.

  • Page 155: Mpx

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.8.1 INTERNAL MPX ENCODER CONFIGURATION Preemphasis: Technical parameter. Could be Off, 50µSec, 75µSec. LimiterMode: Off, Normal, Look-Ahead, Pshychoaocustic. If LimiterMode is on you can set LimiterDrive: off or from +0.10dB to +1.60dB. Psychoacoustic Mask: Set it on General Purpose or Dance.

  • Page 156: Changeover

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.8.2 CHANGEOVER 3.8.2.1 DELAY / Mode CONFIGURATION Mpx Changeover Mode: Auto – The source is chosen automatically. Source A – The source is forced manually on Source A. Source B – The source is forced manually on Source B.
  • Page 157 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG As shown in the previous picture the MPX Changeover can select between two different sources: SourceA or SourceB. In this section, you can define parameters related to Source A and all its components like (Mpx, Aux1, Aux2, RDS, Filters).
  • Page 158 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MPX SOURCE A RDS REBROADCASTING From this section, you can select which RDS services of the Aux1 signal you want to rebroadcast. - From MPX Mixer section (previous section) -> turn on the Internal RDS Mix ->...
  • Page 159 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG This is useful for example when we are rebroadcasting one or more RDS services on Source A and for some reason, the Changeover MPX passes on Source B. In this way we can check the contents of the services that interest us.
  • Page 160 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Out of Band Noise: If the Noise level is higher then this value the signal is not valid. (Out of Band Noise > 60 kHz). Narrow Pilot Noise: If the Noise level is higher then this value the signal is not valid. (15 kHz< Narrow Pilot Noise <...
  • Page 161 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.8.2.3 SOURCE B MPX MIXER Internal Mpx Mix: Select here the Mpx Mix level (dB). Internal RDS Mix: Select here if you want the RDS or not. External Aux1 Mix: Select here the level of Aux1.
  • Page 162 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MPX SOURCE B VALIDATION From this section, you decide all the parameters related to the validation of the SourceB MPX Signal. Some of these parameters are indicated on the Home Page top mask in the section MPX-SOURCES CHANGEOVER, B SRC.
  • Page 163 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG In red the noise Pilot protection = Narrow Pilot Noise Out Band Noise = Out of Band Noise Events MPX Source B Masked/Unmasked: Mask/Unmask the alarm of the MPX Source B. MENU |MPX...

  • Page 164: Outputs

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.8.3 OUTPUTS MPX OUTPUT 1 Source: Select here the source for the MPX OUT-1. Select here between (Internal MPX Encoder, Internal MPX Encoder + RDS, Source A, Source B, Changeover, Aux 1 or Aux 2).
  • Page 165 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MPX OUTPUT 2 Source: Select here the source for the MPX OUT-2. Select here between: Internal MPX Encoder, Internal MPX Encoder + RDS, Source A, Source B, Changeover, Aux 1, Aux 2, Mpx1 Output.

  • Page 166: Mpx Analysis

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Here you can test the output signal of MPX1 or MPX1 by choosing one of the test modes and select the MPX that you want to test it. Test Mode: Muted, Pilot (-21dBr), 100Hz (0.0dBr), 400Hz (0.0dBr), 1kHz (0.0dBr), 5kHz (0.0dBr), 10kHz (0.0dBr), 13kHz (0.0dBr), 15kHz (0.0dBr).
  • Page 167 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG RDS: RDS level MPX POWER: ITU-R BS412 measure, average power measured over 60 seconds PILOT PROTECTION: Pilot protection level OUT BAND NOISE: Out Band Noise level. MENU |MPX...

  • Page 168: Multimedia

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MULTIMEDIA 3.9.1 SOURCES 3.9.1.1 STREAM 1 DECODER (STREAM 2 DECODER) STATUS (The status parameters are only readable) Status: Decoder Status Protocol: Transport protocol Encoder: Format of the decoded signal BitRate: BitRate – the bits conveyed or processed per unit of time...
  • Page 169 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG TRANSPORT MODE Port: Here you can set the Port of your RTP encoder. Port: Here you can set the Port of your UDP encoder. ICECAST Location: Here you can type the URL of the stream to receive your audio from your Icecast.
  • Page 170 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Mode: Select here the Mode of the MP3 audio decoded. Sample Rate: Select here the Sample Rate of the MP3 audio decoded. OPUS Mode: Select here the Mode of the OPUS audio decoded.
  • Page 171 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MPEG-2 Mode: Select here the Mode of the MPEG-2 audio decoded. Sample Rate: Select here the Sample Rate of the MPEG-2 audio decoded. MENU |MULTIMEDIA...
  • Page 172 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.9.1.2 FILE PLAYER To load new audio files inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla). The device must be reachable. In the following line you can read for the FTP Credentials useful for the connections:...
  • Page 173 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG CONFIGURATION Mode: Enable/Disable the File Player from SD. Buffer (ms): Set here the desired buffer (ms). Output Gain (dB): Set here the desired output gain for the File Player. Play Order: Set here the Play Order, decide between Shuffle, Alphabetic, By Date.

  • Page 174: Changeover

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.9.2 CHANGEOVER Multimedia Changeover switch between two Decoders and Multimedia Player in AUTOMATIC or MANUAL mode. Configuration Multimedia Changeover Mode: can choose between three sources including the MULTIMEDIA MODULE (Decoder1, Decoder2, FilePlayer) or can select Auto to switch automatically at the source available.

  • Page 175: Stream Encoder

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.9.3 STREAM ENCODER STATUS (The status parameters are only readable) Status: Encoder Status Protocol: Transport protocol Encoder: Format of the encoded signal BitRate: BitRate – the bits conveyed or processed per unit of time...
  • Page 176 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG TRANSPORT MODE ICECAST SOURCE If you have an external Icecast server here you can set all the parameters to stream your audio into a specific mount point of your Icecast. Url: Set the Url of your Icecast server...
  • Page 177 Mount Point: Type here the Mount point in which your audio will be sent Tag Enable: Set here if you want to enable or disable your Icecast Source Tag Title: Give a title to your TIGER E3/E5 used as Icecast. Host: Type here the IP address of your RTP decoder.
  • Page 178 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG CODEC SETTINGS VORBIS Rate: Select the Rate of the Vorbis audio encoding. Mode: Select the Mode of the Vorbis audio encoding. Sample Rate: Select the Sample Rate of the Vorbis audio encoding. Rate: Select the Rate of the MP3 audio encoding.
  • Page 179 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG OPUS Rate: Select the Rate of the Opus audio encoding. Mode: Select the Mode of the Opus audio encoding. Sample Rate: Select the Sample Rate of the Opus audio encoding. Bandwidth: Select the Bandwith of the Opus audio encoding.
  • Page 180 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Rate: Select the Rate of the AAC audio encoding. Mode: Select the Mode of the AAC audio encoding. Sample Rate: Select the Sample Rate of the AAC audio encoding. MPEG-2 Rate: Select the Rate of the MPEG-2 audio encoding Mode: Select the Mode of the MPEG-2 audio encoding.

  • Page 181: Fm Tuner

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG FM T UNER It’s a professional FM tuner with worldwide FM band support which provides access to a wide variation of radio stations while guaranteeing a high-quality audio reproduction. Station selection can be done manually. Information such as radio station information carried by RDS and signal reception strength are indicated.

  • Page 182: Tuner Events

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.10.3 TUNER EVENTS Tuner Deviation Alarm: Masked /Unmasked the Alarm or notifications related to the connection between the device and one or more SMTP Servers. MENU |FM Tuner...

  • Page 183: Tiger E3/E5 Ways Of Use

    TIGER E3/E5 WAYS OF USE The Tiger E3/E5 has an audio Changeover that forwards one of the four selected audio sources to an Internal Mpx Generator/Encoder. The Tiger E3/E5 has an Internal RDS Encoder that combines Internal RDS Data and AUX-1 RDS UECP Filter.

  • Page 184: Single Audio Source With Rds Generation

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.11.1 SINGLE AUDIO SOURCE WITH RDS GENERATION In this case, the Audio Changeover selects only the audio source-1. It forwards the selected audio signal to the Internal MPX Generator and combines the MPX with the RDS signal encoded by the Internal RDS Encoder.

  • Page 185: Double Audio Sources With Audio Changeover

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.11.2 DOUBLE AUDIO SOURCES WITH AUDIO CHANGEOVER In this case, the Audio Changeover can select between audio source-1 and source-2. It forwards the selected audio signal to the Internal MPX Generator and combines the MPX with the RDS signal encoded by the Internal RDS Encoder.

  • Page 186: Mpx Rebroadcast With Rds Regeneration

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.11.3 MPX REBROADCAST WITH RDS REGENERATION + UECP FILTER ON INCOMING RDS In this case, Mpx Changeover takes the Aux-1 Mpx source and uses its Audio. The RDS comes from the Internal RDS Encoder and from the Aux- 1 Rds Uecp Filter.

  • Page 187: Mpx Changeover With Mpx Backup Source

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.11.4 DOUBLE AUDIO SOURCES WITH AUDIO CHANGEOVER. MPX CHANGEOVER WITH MPX BACKUP SOURCE In this case, the Mpx Changeover can select between Source A and Source B. Source-A = Internal MPX Generator + Internal RDS Encoder. The Internal MPX Generator could receive from the Audio Changeover audio Source-1 or Source-2.

  • Page 188: Mpx Changeover With Mpx Main Source

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.11.5 DOUBLE AUDIO SOURCES WITH AUDIO CHANGEOVER. MPX CHANGEOVER WITH MPX MAIN SOURCE In this case, the Mpx Changeover can select between Source A and Source B. Source-A =audio from Aux-1 + Aux 1 RDS Source B = Internal MPX Generator + Internal RDS Encoder.

  • Page 189: Ascii Commands

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG ASCII COMMANDS By Parser ASCII can acquire text commands by activating the 'ASCII Commands' mode from the software or via web browser. The ASCII commands string can be accepted also via SNMP sending to OID the “Ascii Code” string (see MIB for further details).

  • Page 190: Ascii Parser (Description Of The Protocol)

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG If the UDP port is selected, this must be enabled (always on the same page): Finally, if you choose to operate via MIB, there is the OID .1.3.6.1.4.1.27295.2.3.2.9.1.0 which contains the string aStringCmd where you can insert commands: 3.12.1...

  • Page 191: Syntax

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 3.12.2 SYNTAX Each command begins with a keyword that identifies it, a series of separators ',' designed to separate the parameters related to the keyword and, if the command provides it, from a string of characters enclosed by double quotes (ascii code: 34).
  • Page 192 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG PS Scroll Keyword: PSSCROLL Parameters: <RIP>,<CHARS>,<SPEED>,<”string max 64 characters”>, [ SiteAddress, EncoderAddress ] Answer: PS OK RIP: { NORIP, 1_RIP, 2_RIP, 3_RIP, 4_RIP, 5_RIP, 6_RIP, 7_RIP } CHARS: { 1CHAR, 2CHAR, 3CHAR, 4CHAR }...
  • Page 193 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG Start Content Type1: Starting position of content type 1 Length Content Type1: Number of characters following the first defining the content type 1 RTContent Type2: Content type 2 Start Content Type2: Starting position of content type 2...
  • Page 194 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG TA/TP Set the TA/TP of the current Dataset. Keyword: TATP Parameters: TA, TP, [ SiteAddress, EncoderAddress ] Answer: TATP OK Example: TA OFF, TP ON TATP, 0, 1 ↲ With UECP addressing: SiteAddress = 2, EncoderAddress = 18 TATP, 0, 1, 2, 18 ↲...
  • Page 195 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG PTYN Set the Program Type Name. Keyword: PTYN Parameters: PTYN “string max 8 characters”, [ SiteAddress, EncoderAddress ] Answer: PTYN OK Select PTYN “Football”: PTYN, “Football” ↲ Set the Music/Speech. Keyword: Parameters: MS number (0 to 1), [ SiteAddress, EncoderAddress ]...

  • Page 196: Technical Specs

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 4. TECHNICAL SPECS Power Supply 90-260 Vac / 47-63 Hz 15W Analog Left & Right Input Connector Balanced on 2 XLR – EMI Suppression Input Impedance 20Kohm Nominal Input Level (Sensitivity) Software Adjustable from -9dBm to + 15,0 dBm Range of Level -21,0dBu ÷...
  • Page 197 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG MPX Output - MPX Connector Unbalanced on 2 BNC – EMI Suppression Output Impedance 10 Ω Load Impedance 600 Ω or greater Maximum Load Capacitance 5nF 192KHz D/A Conversion Texas PCM 1796 Composite output level -9,0dBm to +15,0 dBm (0,1 dBm step) ≥...
  • Page 198 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG System GPIO Inputs/Outputs 6 GPI / 4 GPO Communication Port 2xRS232, 3xUSB, 1xLAN Synchronization Ext(Pilot Mpx)/ Int/ Auto Synchronization Monitoring RDS Level adjustment Digitally controlled Phase adjustment Yes, 0 ÷ 359.9° Separate outputs for RDS+MPX and for RDS only...
  • Page 199 TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG RT rate adjustment Group Sequence RT+ for songs and content tagging TA Control Command, Software, GPI PTYN 10 PSN TMC, EWS, IH, TDC Free Format Groups (FFG) Open Data Application (ODA) PS Scrolling Scrolling by characters, by word, auto centre, truncate long words Yes (Characters –...

  • Page 200: Weee Directive - Informativa Raee

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG 5. WEEE DIRECTIVE – INFORMATIVA RAEE In line with EU Directive 2002/96/EC for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this electrical product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of this product by returning it to the point of sale or to your local municipal collection point for recycling.

  • Page 201: Warranty

    TIGER E3/E5 · User Manual · ENG I linje med EU-direktiv 2002/96/EG om avfall som utgörs av eller innehåller elektriska eller elektroniska produkter (WEEE) får denna elektriska produkt inte bortskaffas som osorterat kommunalt avfall. Bortskaffa den i stället genom att lämna in den på försäljningsstället eller din lokala återvinningsstation.

  • Page 202: Tiger E3 - 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 E3 DESCRIPTION: Digital MPX+RDS coder. Audio & MPX Changeover. Web Server, SNMP v2.0. 6 GPI. Radio automation interface. GPS...

  • Page 203: Tiger E3 - Dichiarazione Di Conformità

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Company title: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DECLARES UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MODEL: TIGER E5 DESCRIPTION: Digital MPX+RDS coder. Audio & MPX Changeover. Web Server, SNMP v2.0.

  • Page 204: Tiger E5 - Declaration Of Conformity

    Ragione Sociale: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DICHIARA SOTTO LA PROPRIA RESPONSABILITÀ CHE IL PRODOTTO MODELLO: TIGER E3 DESCRIZIONE: Codificatore MPX+RDS. Changeover Audio & MPX. RDS. Web Server, SNMP v2.0. 6 GPI. Interfaccia per radio automation. GPS.

  • Page 205: Tiger E5 - Dichiarazione Di Conformità

    DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Nome Fabbricante: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Ragione Sociale: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DICHIARA SOTTO LA PROPRIA RESPONSABILITÀ CHE IL PRODOTTO MODELLO: TIGER E5 DESCRIZIONE: Codificatore MPX+RDS. Changeover Audio & MPX. RDS. Web Server, SNMP v2.0. 6 GPI.

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