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ECRESO FM 100/300 W
User manual
87.5 – 108 MHz
FM TRANSMITTER
Date: 2015/06/08
Version: 1.3.0
WorldCast Systems
web:
www.worldcastsystems.com
- e-mail:
contact@worldcastsystems.com

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  • Page 1 ECRESO FM 100/300 W User manual 87.5 – 108 MHz FM TRANSMITTER Date: 2015/06/08 Version: 1.3.0 WorldCast Systems web: www.worldcastsystems.com - e-mail: contact@worldcastsystems.com...
  • Page 2 This device meets the requirements of the applicable European Community Directives. This device is in the process of being tested for FCC compliance. This device meets the specification requirements for IC certification.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................7 1.1. About WorldCast Systems ......................... 7 1.2. Before you start ............................8 1.2.1. Safety precautions ..........................8 1.2.2. Factory guarantee ..........................9 2. DESCRIPTION .............................. 10 2.1.
  • Page 4 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.3.6. Setting the analog or AES inputs ..................... 29 4.3.7. Getting on air ..........................29 4.4. With the Communication Pack option..................... 30 4.4.1. Network configuration ........................30 4.4.2. Connecting to the web interface ..................... 30 4.4.3.
  • Page 5 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.23. Easy/Expert Menu ........................... 75 6.3.24. Exit Menu ............................75 7. SERIAL & TELNET COMMANDS ........................76 7.1. Working principle ............................ 76 7.2. Ecreso FM and Ecreso FM Amplifier serial commands ................78 7.2.1.
  • Page 6 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.12. System ............................145 9.6.13. Advanced Logging ......................... 146 9.7. About ..............................147 9.8. Chatting with other users ........................148 10. REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING WITH THE GPIO BOARD ............. 149 10.1. Introduction ............................149 10.2.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. About WorldCast Systems WorldCast Systems is a highly respected provider of professional, reliable and innovative solutions to the Radio & TV industry worldwide. Encompassing the industry-leading brands of APT, Ecreso & Audemat, WorldCast Systems offers high-performing broadcast systems including audio codecs, FM transmitters and RF signal monitoring designed to meet the needs of both large international broadcast networks and small private stations alike.

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 1.2. Before you start 1.2.1. Safety precautions This equipment complies with international mechanical and electrical standards. To maintain this compliance, as well as to ensure proper and safe working conditions and avoid electrical shocks and fire hazards, you must comply with the following recommendations: The device should only be utilized in the conditions described in the user manual.

  • Page 9: Factory Guarantee

    Factory guarantee WorldCast Systems offers a standard three-year warranty on parts and workmanship from the date the transmitter is received; this warranty can be extended to five years. WorldCast Systems also offers on compact transmitters of the range a ten-year warranty.

  • Page 10: Description

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 2. DESCRIPTION 2.1. General description Combining the very latest technologies with our proven RF experience, our FM transmitters have been designed to offer an innovative and highly reliable solution. Among the first FM transmitters based on 6 Generation MOSFET, these transmitters are not only more robust, they also deliver efficiency of up to 74%.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 2.2. Accessories The ECRESO FM is supplied with: 1 power cable 1 serial cable 2 10 AT fuses 1 interlock plug + locks 1 ground strap 1 folder including 1 CD (documentation + PC application) and 1 quick start notice. Page 11 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...

  • Page 12: Ecreso Fm 100 W Description

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 2.3. ECRESO FM 100 W Description 2.3.1. Front panel LCD contrast LCD display Navigation RF monitoring output keys RS232 port Indicators: CPU, Fault, RF on/off and local Warning, RF (3 dB), VSWR mode keys and LEDs and Interlock Description of indicator LEDs: ...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 2.3.2. Rear panel MPX/SCA1 Audio input Line1 MPX/SCA2 Communication board Mains N RF output (Ana or AES) 19 kHz GPIO slot RF metering board Ground Interlock ** Audio input Line2 (option) (option) * (Ana or AES) TCP/IP communication board 2 RS232 ports (COM1 and COM2)

  • Page 14: Opened Cover

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 2.3.3. Opened cover Optional RF Probe Optional Optional GPIO communication Audio inputs board board Control board Mains filter RF amplifier bloc Digital modulator Optional surge protector Low voltage power bloc High output power supply Page 14 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 15 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Control board IP board JP8, JP5, JP4, JP6 and JP7 JP4 – JP5: jumpers are present. JP6 – JP7 – JP8: no jumpers. These jumpers make it possible to set the starting mode. Factory settings – do not modify. Page 15 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...

  • Page 16: Synoptic Diagram

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 2.3.4. Synoptic diagram On transmitters, as standard: Line 1 is an analog audio input (Left and Right) Line 2 is a digital input (AES, 1 connector) For an analog mono signal, use the left channel (Mono); for a digital mono signal use the AES input.

  • Page 17: Protecting The Transmitter

    The surge protector used by WorldCast Systems includes multi-MOV technology and a gas discharge tube (GDT) giving a very high protection and very low parasitic capacitance and leakage currents.

  • Page 18: Protections Incorporated Into The Psu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 2.4.4. Protections incorporated into the PSU All Ecreso FM and Ecreso FM Amplifier module from 300 to 2000 W have an auxiliary power block and a power block, each having its own protections: Against overloads: protects by limiting the current.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. Environmental Nominal operating temperature 5°C to 45°C Maximum operating temperature 0°C to 50°C Warehousing temperature -20°C to +70°C Humidity 5 - 95 % non-condensing relative humidity Altitude Up to 3900 m Warehousing time <...

  • Page 20: Rf Section

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Screens Back lighted LCD: displays operating parameters and menus. Buttons RF, local, +, -- and OK 3.5. RF section Frequency range 87.5 to 108 MHz Summary of different steps 10 kHz Frequency stability <...

  • Page 21: Hf Output

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Impedance > 10 kΩ by default, adjustable to 600 Ω by jumpers, balanced Bandwidth Software adjustable Level Software adjustable (-18/+18 dBu range) AES (LINE2) Connector "XLR" type Impedance > 110 Ω balanced Bandwidth Software adjustable Level Software adjustable (-20 to 0 dBFS range)

  • Page 22: Starting Up Your Transmitter

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER The transmitter should never be operated without a suitable antenna or test dummy load, and an overall proper installation. Failure to observe this requirement may result in damage to the transmitter that is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 23: Using The Front Panel

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 To configure the transmitter using the front panel: see section 4.2. To configure the transmitter using the PC application: see section 4.3. To configure the transmitter using the embedded web site (with Communication Pack only): see section 4.4. To use serial commands, see chapter 7.

  • Page 24: Input Selection

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.2.2. Input selection Press the “+” key until you see the Input Select menu. Then press the “Enter” key. -> I N P U T S W I T C H > I N P U T S E L E C T Browse through the Input Select menu using the “+”...

  • Page 25: Setting The Mpx Inputs

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.2.3. Setting the MPX inputs Press the “+” key until you see the MPX In menu. Then press the “Enter” key. -> M P X I N > Press the “Enter” key once more to set the MPX1 input. M P X ->...

  • Page 26: Mpx Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.2.4. MPX configuration Press the “+” key until you see the ST Encoder menu. Then press the “Enter” key. -> S T E N C O D E R > Press once again the “Enter” key to set the audio type. Select E N C O D E R what you need using “+”...

  • Page 27: Setting The Analog Or Aes Inputs

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.2.5. Setting the analog or AES inputs Press the “+” key until you see the Line1 (or Line2) menu. Then press the “Enter” key. -> L I N E 1 > Browse through the Line1 (or Line2) menu using the “+” and “– L I N E 1 ”...

  • Page 28: Using The Pc Application

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.3. Using the PC application 4.3.1. Connecting with the control software application On the PC, start the control software. This is a set-up tool that will allow you to quickly set and test your transmitter.

  • Page 29: Setting The Mpx Inputs

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.3.4. Setting the MPX inputs Click the "Audio Input" button: Set the nominal level between -50 and +50 dBu 4.3.5. MPX configuration Click the "Modulator" button: Set the audio type to: STEREO MONO Set the total deviation between 0 and 150 kHz Set the pilot deviation between 0 and 25.5 kHz 4.3.6.

  • Page 30: With The Communication Pack Option

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.4. With the Communication Pack option 4.4.1. Network configuration If the Communication Pack option is enabled, first set the IP address with the front panel: From the main screen, press the "Enter” key to display menus 9 8 .

  • Page 31: Configuring The Transmitter

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 4.4.3. Configuring the transmitter Click the button in the tool bar to access the transmitter configuration and display the ‘Easy Config’ page. Basic configuration can be managed on this single page: Power, frequency and RF on Input priority setting MPX configuration Input configuration...

  • Page 32: Main Functions And Parameters Description

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 5. MAIN FUNCTIONS AND PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION 5.1. Overview Four interfaces are available to set the transmitter: The front panel menus for local configuration – see chapter 6 The serial/Telnet commands for local or remote configuration – see chapter 7 The Engi PC application for local or remote configuration –...

  • Page 33: Tx/Rf Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 5.3. TX/RF parameters These parameters are available as: Front panel * TX PARAMETERS menu see section 6.3.4 Serial commands TX and CONF see sections 7.2.3 and 7.2.4 Engi PC application Main page see section 8.2.2 Embedded web site Transmitter/Main/Parameter page see section 9.4.2...

  • Page 34: Input Switch Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 SFN (CONF.SFN.STATE) – read/write * is a broadcast network Enable or disable the SFN function with this parameter. The SFN (Single Frequency Network) where several transmitters simultaneously transmit the same signal over the same frequency channel. It uses the 10 MHz input to synchronize the RF subcarrier and the modulation.
  • Page 35 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 BACKUP 1 / BACKUP 2 / BACKUP 3 With these parameters, select the audio sources which the transmitter will switch to in case of issue. LINE1, LINE2, MPX1, MPX2, PLAYER or GENE  If there is no audio, neither on the main source nor on the backup sources, the transmitter will remain on (or switch back to) the main source.

  • Page 36: Line 1 (Ana) Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 5.5. Line 1 (ANA) parameters These parameters are available as: Front panel LINE 1 menu see section 6.3.7 Serial commands INPUT.LINE1 see section 7.2.6 Engi PC application Audio Input page see section 8.2.2 Embedded web site Transmitter/Input Source/Line1 page see section 9.4.5...

  • Page 37: Line 2 (Aes) Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 PREACC (INPUT.LINE1.PREAC) – read/write With this parameter, set the pre-emphasis. Select 0 µs is the audio signal is pre-emphasized before getting to the transmitter. Otherwise, select according to the country: 50 µs in Europe, 75 µs in the USA. 0, 50 or 75 µs 5.6.

  • Page 38: Player Parameters (Audio Backup)

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 PRESENCE (INPUT.MPXn.PRESENCE) – read only This parameter gives the composition of the signal on the MPXn input. MO (mono), MO+R (mono+RDS), MO+R+S (mono+RDS+SCA), ST (stereo), ST+R (stereo+RDS) ou ST+R+S (stereo+RDS+SCA) LEVEL (INPUT.MPXn.LEVEL) – read/write This parameter is the max audio peak in dBu that can come from the transmitter on the MPX input.

  • Page 39: Audio Generator Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 5.9. Audio generator parameters These parameters are available as: Front panel AUDIO GENE menu see section 6.3.9 Serial commands INPUT.AUDIOGEN see section 7.2.6 Engi PC application Audio Input page see section 8.2.2 Embedded web site Transmitter/Input Source/Generator page see section 9.4.5 ...
  • Page 40 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 DEV MPX (CONF.DEV.MPX) – read/write With this parameter, set the maximum MPX deviation in kHz generated when the audio source is at the nominal level (the nominal level is set with the LEVEL parameter of the menus: LINE1, LINE2, MPX1 or MPX2). It is often set at 75 kHz but this value may vary according to the country and relevant regulatory authorities.
  • Page 41 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 RDS = 4.0 kHz. If the RDS is enabled: Audio = 63.5 kHz Pilot = 7.5 kHz RDS = 4.0 kHz If the RDS is disabled: Audio = 63.5 + 4 = 67.5 kHz Pilot = 7.5 kHz In the case of MPX inputs, if the RDS is disabled, the audio cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 42: Stereo Encoder Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 5.11. Stereo Encoder parameters These parameters are available as: Front panel STEREO ENCODER menu see section 6.3.11 Serial commands CODER and CONF see sections 7.2.7 and 7.2.4 Engi PC application Modulator page see section 8.2.2 Embedded web site Transmitter/Modulation pages see section 9.4.3...
  • Page 43 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 RDS STATE (CONF. STATE.RDS) – read/write With this parameter, enable or disable the RDS. When the RDS is enabled or disabled, the RDS deviation is automatically subtracted from or added to the audio deviation to maintain the same total deviation. Off/On RDS IN (CODER.SELECT.RDS) –...

  • Page 44: Fm Limiter Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 5.13. FM limiter parameters These parameters are available as: Front panel FM LIMITER menu see section 6.3.13 Serial commands CONF see section 7.2.4 Engi PC application AGC/Limiter page see section 8.2.2 Embedded web site Transmitter/Modulation/AGC Limiter page see section 9.4.3 ...
  • Page 45 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 AGC ATTACK (CONF.AGC.ATT) – read/write With this parameter, tune in dB/s the AGC reactivity speed to a volume increase. A high setting is recommended to protect the FM limiter stage against high audio levels and possible audio distortions. Default value: 8641dB/s From 0.1 to 10 000 dB/s AGC RELEASE (CONF.AGC.REL) –...

  • Page 46: Rds Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 5.14. RDS parameters These parameters are available as: Front panel RDS menu see section 6.3.14 Serial commands see section 7.2.8 Engi PC application RDS page see section 8.2.2 Embedded web site RDS pages see section 9.5 ...
  • Page 47 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Rock Music Oldies M.O.R. Music Soft Light classical Nostalgia Serious classical Jazz Other Music Classical Weather Rhythm and Blues Finance Soft Rhythm and Blues Children’s programmes Language Social Affairs Religious Music Religion Religious Talk Phone In Personality Travel...
  • Page 48 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 DI (RDS.MAINDSN.DI) – read/write With this parameter, set the DI (Decoder Identification) which enables an RDS receiver’s audio level to be adjusted according to the type of received audio (mono or stereo, static or dynamic PTY, compressed or not, with or without artificial head).

  • Page 49: Sd Card Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 GS (RDS.MAINDSN.GS) – read/write With this parameter, set the group sequence (32 max) which must include at least one group 0A. XX,XX, …,XX Parameters of the ALT DSN are identical to those of the MAIN DSN; for serial commands, use ALT instead of MAIN. 5.15.

  • Page 50: Date And Time Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 5.16. Date and Time parameters These parameters are available as: Front panel About/System menu see section 6.3.22 Serial commands see section 7.2.1 Engi PC application System Page see section 8.2.2 Embedded web site System\Date\Date / Time see section 9.7.4 DATE and TIME (SYS.DATE and SYS.TIME) –...

  • Page 51: Front Screen Use

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6. FRONT SCREEN USE 6.1. Overview The transmitter can be entirely set using the front panel application. For audio configuration you will use the following menus: Input Switch: to select the main audio source and the secondary audio sources and to set switching criteria between these sources.
  • Page 52 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Example: F R E Q P F W D F R E Q P F W D -> 9 8 . 0 0 7 5 0 9 8 . 0 0 -> 7 5 0 The frequency is selected The power is selected keys are also used to adjust values after the edit mode has been enabled.

  • Page 53: Structure Of The Ecreso Fm Menus

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3. Structure of the Ecreso FM menus 6.3.1. Overview  Menus followed by are read-only. The Alarm menu only appears when at least one alarm is active. Menu and menu items in orange are only visible in Expert mode. Page 53 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...

  • Page 54: First Level Measurements

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.2. First level measurements When there is no active alarm, the first available screens give an overview of the transmitter with readings of the main parameters. These values are read-only; bargraphs may also be available. First level menu: 9 8 .

  • Page 55: First Level Menus

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.3. First level menus 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W ENTER ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W ->...

  • Page 56: Tx Parameters / Rf Parameters Menus

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.4. TX PARAMETERS / RF PARAMETERS Menus Both menus include the same parameters but their scope is different: The TX PARAMETERS menu pertains to the whole transmitter The RF PARAMETERS menu pertains to the Helios FM 20/100W and Ecreso 100W only. On a compact Ecreso FM, the TX PARAMETERS menu is not present.

  • Page 57: Alarms Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.5. ALARMS Menu 1 0 4 . 0 5 M H z 1 0 0 W -> A L A R M S > This read-only menu is only visible if alarms are present. It then displays one screen per current alarm: press the key then the key to scroll through them.

  • Page 58: Input Switch Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.6. INPUT SWITCH Menu 9 8 , 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> I N P U T S W I T C H > ENTER I N P U T S W I T C H ->...

  • Page 59: Line1 Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.7. LINE1 Menu (similar to the Line2 menu and to the Player menu) 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> L I N E 1 > ENTER L I N E 1 P R E S E N C E : L &...

  • Page 60: Mpx In Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.8. MPX in Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W -> M P X I N > ENTER M P X ENTER -> M P X 1 > M P X M P X - I N ->...

  • Page 61: Audio Gene Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.9. Audio Gene Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> A U D I O G E N E > ENTER A U D I O G E N E ->...

  • Page 62: Modulation Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.10. Modulation Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W -> M O D U L A T I O N > ENTER M O D U L A T I O N R M S : - 1 2 6 M O D U L A T I O N ->...

  • Page 63: Stereo Encoder Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.11. Stereo encoder Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W -> S T E N C O D E R > ENTER E N C O D E R ->...

  • Page 64: Rds / Sca Encoder Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.12. RDS / SCA encoder Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> R D S / S C A E N C O D E R ENTER R D S / S C A E N C O D E R...

  • Page 65: Fm Limiter Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.13. FM limiter Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> F M L I M I T E R > ENTER L I M I T E R ->...

  • Page 66: Rds Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.14. RDS Menu  This menu is only available when the RDS license is present in the module. 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> R D S > ENTER R D S C U R R E N T : M A I N ( 1 )

  • Page 67: Network Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.15. Network Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> N E T W O R K > ENTER N E T W O R K -> A D R ->...

  • Page 68: Com Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.16. COM Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> C O M > ENTER L O C A L C O M S P E E D ->...

  • Page 69: Power Supply Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.17. Power supply Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> P O W E R S U P P L Y > ENTER C U R 1 : 2 1 .

  • Page 70: Temp/Fan Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.18. Temp/Fan Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W -> T E M P / F A N > ENTER T ° A M B : 3 1 ° C T °...

  • Page 71: Time/Date Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.19. Time/Date Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> T I M E / D A T E > ENTER 1 4 : 0 4 2 3 / 0 6 / 1 1 ->...

  • Page 72: License Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.20. License Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> L I C E N S E > ENTER S E R I A L N U M B E R 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 L A S T K E Y...

  • Page 73: Sd Card Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.21. SD Card Menu 9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> S D C A R D > ENTER C A R D S T A T U S C A R D E J E C T ->...

  • Page 74: About / System Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.22. About / System Menu 1 0 4 . 0 5 M H z 7 5 0 W -> A B O U T / S Y S T E M > ENTER S Y S T Y P E : H 1 0 S Y S...

  • Page 75: Easy/Expert Menu

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 6.3.23. Easy/Expert Menu 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> E A S Y 6.3.24. Exit Menu 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> E X I T ENTER 9 8 .

  • Page 76: Serial & Telnet Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 7. SERIAL & TELNET COMMANDS 7.1. Working principle Ecreso FM and Ecreso FM Amplifier have a serial interface. The physical connection is done using the SUB-D9 (SERIAL MONITOR) on the front panel. A common computer with an RS 232 interface (example: PC+ Windows + Hyper- Terminal) is all you need to send commands.
  • Page 77 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Protection with a password: By default, there is no protection to send commands. This can be secured with the command: SYS.PASSWORD = my_password, where my_password is the password you chose To connect without a password, enter: LOGIN And if a password has been set: LOGIN = my_password...

  • Page 78: Ecreso Fm And Ecreso Fm Amplifier Serial Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 7.2. Ecreso FM and Ecreso FM Amplifier serial commands 7.2.1. System commands Greyed out commands are Ecreso FM only commands. Access Possible value on the serial port of NAME Comments (R/W) the unit Logs the user and allows them to update XXXX,X=[0…z] "LOGGED"...
  • Page 79 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Access Possible value on the serial port of NAME Comments (R/W) the unit List of the latest 200 events (configuration SYS.LOG changes, alarm start date and end date…) SYS.LOG.CLR Clears the event list Indicates if the optional memory required for SYS.MEMORY "PRES"...

  • Page 80: Measurement Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 7.2.2. Measurement commands Greyed out commands are Ecreso FM only commands. Commands in bold are Ecreso FM Amplifier and Ecreso FM with integrated amplifier (300 W to 2000 W) only commands. Commands followed by two stars (**) are available with modules sold in v.1.2.2 or higher. Possible value on the serial port NAME Access (R/W)

  • Page 81: Transmitter Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Possible value on the serial port NAME Access (R/W) Comments of the unit MEAS.PRESSURE ** 0…2000 Measure of the pressure on the internal sensor. MEAS.PSU_TEMP ±[0..125] Measures the temperature of the PSU MEAS.S.PKMAX -150.0…150.0 Absolute value max of the channel S in kHz MEAS.SFN.DELAY...

  • Page 82: Configuration Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit TX.PREF xxx.x x=[0..9] Measure of reflected power: "20" => 2W TX.PWR * [0..9999] Sets the output power. From "0" .. "9999" Set the max power of the transmitter TX.PWR.
  • Page 83 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Possible value on the serial port NAME Access (R/W) Comments of the unit CONF.DEV.MPX 00000 à 150.00 Sets the MPX excursion Set the MPX power limitation; +128 = disabled CONF.DEV.MPXPWR -12.7…12.7 limitation CONF.DEV.PILOT 0 to 25.5 Sets the pilot excursion CONF.DEV.RDS...

  • Page 84: Alarm Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Possible value on the serial port NAME Access (R/W) Comments of the unit Working mode in case of VSWR overshoot. WARNING = triggers a simple Warning. "WARNING" or "FAULT/WARN" or WARN/FAULT = triggers a fault but does not CONF.VSWR_TRIG "FAULT"...
  • Page 85 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Access Possible value on the serial port NAME Comments (R/W) of the unit ALARM.LIST Returns the list of current alarms in ASCII format ON => two consecutive failed attempts to write on ALARM.LOGGING "ON"...

  • Page 86: Input Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 7.2.6. Input commands These commands are Ecreso FM only commands. Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit INPUT.AUDIOGEN.FREQ 0 ~ 100000.00 Delta phase = freq audio / 200000 INPUT.AUDIOGEN.LEVEL -100.00 ~ 12.00 Audio level...
  • Page 87 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit Gives the right audio input max peak value over 100 INPUT.LINE2.RIGHT.PEAK -100 … 28 milliseconds Gives the right audio input max peak value over 1 INPUT.LINE2.RIGHT.PKMAX -100 …...

  • Page 88: Encoder Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit INPUT.MPX2.SW.THRESH -90…000 Silence triggering level in dBFS "MO" or "ST" or "ST+R+S" or Sets the type of signal on the input and applies the INPUT.MPX2.TYPE "ST+R"...

  • Page 89: Rds Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Access Possible value on the serial port of the NAME Comments (R/W) unit Selects the RDS channel. ‘OFF’ disables the “OFF” or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or "INTERNAL" RDS, ‘AUTO’ selects the RDS source according CODER.SELECT.RDS or "AUTO"...
  • Page 90 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Possible value Access NAME on the serial Comments (R/W) port of the unit Sets the command that modifies <GET_DATA>; default value: RDS.GET_DATA.STR [A…Z] GETDATA Sets the command that modifies <IDENTIFIER>; default value: RDS.IDENTIFIER.STR [A…Z] IDENTIFIER Sets the command that modifies <INFO.ADVERTISEMENT>;...
  • Page 91 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Possible value Access NAME on the serial Comments (R/W) port of the unit Sets the command that modifies <ITEM.GENRE>; default value: RDS.ITEM.GENRE.STR [A…Z] GENRE Sets the command that modifies <ITEM.MOVEMENT>; default RDS.ITEM.MOVEMENT.STR [A…Z] value: MOVEMENT Sets the command that modifies <ITEM.TITLE>;...
  • Page 92 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Possible value Access NAME on the serial Comments (R/W) port of the unit RDS.PS1.DELAY 0…99 Delay between 2 consecutive screens RDS.PS1.EN ON/OFF Enables/disables string1 RDS.PS1.INCREMENT [0…8] Increment type of the frame. 0 = Word RDS.PS1.REP 0,,,16 Sets the number of repetition of string1.

  • Page 93: Status Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Possible value Access NAME on the serial Comments (R/W) port of the unit Sets the command that modifies <STATIONNAME.SHORT>; RDS.STATIONNAME.SHORT.STR [A…Z] default value: STATIONNAMESHORT Sets the command that modifies <VOTE.CENTER>; default value: RDS.VOTE.CENTER.STR [A…Z] VOTECENTRE Sets the command that modifies <VOTE.QUESTION>;...

  • Page 94: Hyperterminal Connection

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 7.3. HyperTerminal connection With Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7, launch the HyperTerminal: Start > Programs > Accessories > Communication > HyperTerminal. The following window appears: Connection description Enter the connection name and click OK. It is recommended to enter the device name you want to contact. Page 94 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 95 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 The next window appears: Connection Select the serial port with which you want to connect to the equipment, then click OK. Enter the port parameters as indicated, and click OK. Page 95 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...
  • Page 96 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Port settings Your connection has been established, you can directly communicate with the device connected to the serial port of your computer. You can launch the commands described in this chapter. Typing the INFO command, the device must display the following information (connected to a Ecreso FM Amplifier in this example).

  • Page 97: Configuration With The Pc Application

    8.1. Overview The WorldCast Systems CD includes the Engi application which enables the transmitter’s configuration with a simple serial connection to a PC. On the transmitter’s page, click the control interface link to download the zipped file to your PC.

  • Page 98: Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 When connected, the unit information is automatically updated. With a serial connection, if the module is password protected, you will need to enter the password before you can access all the functions. 8.2.2. Configuration Once connected, click the “Start”...
  • Page 99 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Audio input: These values are described sections 5.5 to 5.9. Modulator: These values are described section 5.10. Page 99 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...
  • Page 100 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Static RDS: These values are described section 5.14. They are only available if the Basic RDS option is enabled. On the Basic RDS page, set the main DSN and the alternate DSN. On this page, three buttons give you access to PS scroll management (not available with the front panel application).
  • Page 101 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Input Switch: These values are described section 5.4. Internal Generator: These values are described section 5.9. AGC/Limiter: These values are described section 5.13. Page 101 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...
  • Page 102 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Maintenance: This window gives access to information specific to each module of a modular transmitter (Ecreso FM + Ecreso FM Amplifier). The menu ‘Select equipment’ allows the selection of the desired module. In the case of a compact transmitter, the ‘default’...
  • Page 103 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Temp/Fan tab: Clocks tab: SD Card tab: These values are described section 5.15. Events: Page 103 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 – Fax +33 (0)5 57 928 929 – www.worldcastsystems.com –...

  • Page 104: Saving Parameters

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 System: See chapter 10 for a description of GPIOs. Mask and State are equivalent to .MASK and .STATE serial commands described section 10.2.5. For a list of control and monitoring functions, please see sections 10.2.2 and 10.2.3.

  • Page 105: The Embedded Website

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9. THE EMBEDDED WEBSITE 9.1. Introduction This function is available when the Communication Pack option is enabled on the transmitter. This unit does not deal with network related security issues. It is up to the user to set it in a secured environment such as a private network, VPN, behind a firewall…...
  • Page 106 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Two user levels are available: Administrator (Admin / admin by default). The administrator has full rights, Guest (Guest / guest by default). The guest has read-only access to all pages except the user management page.
  • Page 107 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Interlock not present INTERLOCK Interlock present INTERLOCK RF disabled RF enabled On the right of this bar, the frequency, the power and the current preset are also indicated. The menu on the left allows navigating to the various pages of each section. Clicking on the double-arrow button hides the menu.

  • Page 108: Viewing The Status

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.3. Viewing the Status Status pages are first displayed when you connect to the site. Click to return to them. 9.3.1. Main status Path: Status/Main/Main This page displays the main parameters of the transmitter (read-only). The indicators show: Switched to Backup Main input is on...

  • Page 109: Advanced Measurements

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.3.2. Advanced measurements Overview Path: Status/Advanced Measurements/Overview Four graphs are available on this page: RF spectrum MPX output Current input spectrum Audio level On each curve, the button displays the abscissa and ordinate of a specific point.
  • Page 110 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Path: Status/Advanced Measurements/RF Spectrum The Audio/MPX Spectrum page displays either of the selected curves: Path: Status/Advanced Measurements/Audio / MPX Spectrum Line 1 Line 2 MPX inputs Audio backup MPX output Page 110 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...
  • Page 111 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 The Audio levels page displays the same curve as on the overview page but on a larger scale. Path: Status/Advanced Measurements/Audio Levels Red lines the reference level. On the MPX outputs graph, the reference level is the total deviation, which can be set in the transmitter configuration pages.
  • Page 112 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 24 hour history Path: Status/Advanced Measurements/24h History This page displays measurements over the last day (default view) or the last hour: Direct power* Forward power* VSWR* Voltage Current Global efficiency Mosfet efficiency Ambient temperature Power supply temperature Main control board temperature Atmospheric pressure...

  • Page 113: Transmitter Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.4. Transmitter configuration Click the button to access transmitter configuration pages. This section displays the parameters of the transmitter so they can be updated. When values have been changed, the button becomes visible, click on it to save the new settings. ...

  • Page 114: Main Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.4.2. Main configuration Parameters Path: Transmitter/Main/Parameters Set RF parameters on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.3 for more details. Indicators show: RF On RF disabled RF enabled Local mode Transmitter in standard mode Transmitter in local mode Standby mode Standby mode is disabled...
  • Page 115 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Link input Link disabled Active link Interlock input Interlock not present Interlock present Input fault alarm No alarm Fault type alarm on one of the inputs Presets Path: Transmitter/Main/Presets Manage up to 8 presets on this page. Eight presets are available.
  • Page 116 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 On the top of this page, set the current preset and whether it can be switched with GPIOs (optional standard GPIO board). To manage presets 1 to 4 with GPIOs, select ‘4 inputs: Preset Remote Control Input name...
  • Page 117 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 On this page, set synchronization parameters, including SFN parameters. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.3 for more details Three indicators show: Lost synchro No SFN alarm Current SFN alarm due to a loss of the external 10 MHz or of the external 1 PPS or due to a difference between the set SFN delay and the measured SFN delay.
  • Page 118 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Each indicator can be either grey if the state is normal or yellow if there is an alarm on the given parameter. Note that if too high, the heatsink temperature can trigger two different alarms: Warning type alarm.
  • Page 119 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Click on a column title to display a menu that will allow you to sort the column and to display or hide other columns. The event color gives its degree of severity: Red: errors Yellow: warning Green: notice, end of a warning or error Blue: specific noticewhen the standby modeis enabled...
  • Page 120 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 You may clear the log using the “Clear Log” button. You may also export the log: clicking the “CSV export” button will create the file log_rt.csv in you download directory. History Path: Transmitter/Main/History With this page, filter events according to dates and display a set number of results.

  • Page 121: Modulation Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.4.3. Modulation configuration Deviation Path: Transmitter/Modulation/Deviation Set the deviation on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.10 for more details. The % equivalent to values set in kHz is displayed. Settings Path: Transmitter/Modulation/Settings Set the RDS and SCA sub-carriers on this page.
  • Page 122 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 AGC/Limiter Path: Transmitter/Modulation/AGC / Limiter Set the limiter on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.13 for more details. The Clipping indicator shows: Clipping is off Clipping enabled, the current deviation exceeds the set maximum deviation Path: Transmitter/Modulation/FSK Set the FSK on this page.

  • Page 123: Input Selection

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.4.4. Input Selection Auto Switch Path: Transmitter/Input Select/Auto Switch Set the priority of the various inputs on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.4 for more details. The "Switched to Backup" indicator shows: Main input is on Switch to backup input Page 123...
  • Page 124 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Silence Detector Path: Transmitter/Input Select/Silence Detector Set silence detector parameters for various inputs on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.4 for more details. Loss of signal can be set either as warning or as fault. Depending on the configuration, this loss of signal will trigger a warning or a fault on the main status bar, and the “Status”...

  • Page 125: Input Sources

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.4.5. Input Sources Line 1 / Line 2 Path: Transmitter/Input Source/Line 1 (or Line 2) Set the analog input (Line 1) or the AES input (Line 2) on these pages. Please refer to parameter descriptions sections 5.5 and 5.6 for more details.
  • Page 126 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Path: Transmitter/Input Source/MPX Set the MPX 1 and MPX 2 inputs on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.7 for more details. Audio backup Path: Transmitter/Input Source/Audio Backup Set the audio backup player on this page. The backup file is selected on the audio backup configuration page (see section 9.4.6) Page 126 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 127 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Generator Path: Transmitter/Input Source/Generator Set the internal generator on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.9 for more details. Page 127 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 128: Audio Backup Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.4.6. Audio backup configuration Path: Transmitter/Audio Backup/Audio Backup  The µSD card is an external storing device meant to mostly stay in place. Removing and setting it back triggers error messages visible on the embedded web site; it should therefore only be done during maintenance operation procedures.

  • Page 129: Setting The Rds Data

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.5. Setting the RDS data  RDS data can only be set when the RDS license is enabled on the transmitter. Click the button to access RDS data pages. This section displays RDS parameters so they can be updated. When values have been changed, the button becomes visible, click on it to save the new settings.
  • Page 130 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Main DSN / Alternate DSN Path: RDS/Static Encoder/Main DSN (or Alternate DSN) Set DSN parameters on these pages. The definition of selected PTY, DI and TA/TP codes appears on the screen. They are also available section 5.14. Page 130 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...

  • Page 131: Dynamic Encoder

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.5.2. Dynamic Encoder The dynamic encoder can be set using serial commands (see section 7.2.8) or the web interface but not with the front panel. PS Scroll Path: RDS/Dynamic Encoder/PS Scroll Set the PS scroll on this page. For each line of PS text, set: Text: Text may include dynamic data (<ITEM….>, <INFO…>…) that will only be sent if filled in, and for ITEM type fields if the validity time frame is correct.
  • Page 132 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 TAG pages Path: RDS/Dynamic Encoder/Items Tags (or Info Tags or Miscellaneous Tags) Dynamic fields presented on the ‘Items Tags’, ‘Info Tags’ and ‘Miscellaneous Tags’ pages display current data in the left column and automation command definitions in the right column. Definitions should be configured to match commands of the automation software application.
  • Page 133 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Category RTplus classes MP3 id3v2 Description INFO.CINEMA Information about movies in cinema INFO.TV Information about TV-movies INFO.DATE_TIME Information about date and time (Client to chose between date and time) INFO.WEATHER Information about weather INFO.ALARM An alarm information, typically an official alarm send out while the alarm flag is set...

  • Page 134: System Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6. System configuration Click the button to access system pages. When values have been changed, the button becomes visible, click on it to save the new settings.  If the transmitter is in local mode (orange indicator at the top of the page), you will not be able to modify settings.

  • Page 135: Product Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.2. Product configuration Path: System/Product/Configuration Set the reflected power protection criticality and the unit display mode (absolute or relative). 9.6.3. Product Backup Path: System/Product/Backup Backing up the transmitter configuration: Select the media on which to back up. On the PC, the backup file is saved on the web browser download directory.
  • Page 136 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Restoring the transmitter configuration: If the backup file is on the PC, browse to select it. If the backup file is on the µSD card, click “Rescan” to display the content of the card and select its slot. You may then choose to: Clone: the whole configuration embedded in the unit is restored, except for the EMR configuration.

  • Page 137: Date / Time

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.4. Date / Time Path: System/Date/Date / Time A couple of Ecreso FM internal components are fitted with a clock. This page allows you to make sure they are synchronized. The IP board clock can be set on this page: it can manage time zones and will be used as reference for the system clock which cannot manage time zone and which is used for RDS.

  • Page 138: Network

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 should be synchronized continuously or periodically. For periodic synchronization, indicate what time the daily synchronization should occur (between 0 and 23).  Set the time zone f irst ! Changes in the time zone affect the time that is displayed in the system time window, so setting the zone first will eliminate the need to set the system time twice! 9.6.5.

  • Page 139: Communication

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.6. Communication Path: System/Communication/Communication Parameters of the communication board. Page 139 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 – Fax +33 (0)5 57 928 929 – www.worldcastsystems.com –...

  • Page 140: Users

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.7. Users Path: System/Accounts/Users This is where web site connection settings can be modified. This page is only visible to administrators. Two web and software accounts are available: Administrator (Admin / admin by default). The administrator has full rights Guest (Guest / guest by default).

  • Page 141: Snmp Agent

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.8. SNMP Agent Path: System/SNMP/SNMP Agent SNMP parameters are on both the SNMP Agent page and the SNMP Manager page.  SNMP Life Sign Trap / Minutes between Life Signs: sends life signs every X minutes. This trap makes it possible to check that the unit is connected to the network.

  • Page 142: Snmp Manager

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.9. SNMP Manager Path: System/SNMP/SNMP Manager  SNMP Actions The user may replay traps that have not been acknowledged yet. The user may also delete pending traps that have not been acknowledged yet. ...

  • Page 143: Irt Traps

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 If the trap is not acknowledged, it will be sent up to m times (Max attempts) in a t delay (Ack timout). After m tries, the trap is deleted even if it has not been acknowledged. The queue uses the FIFO principle.

  • Page 144: Manufacturer Traps

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.11. Manufacturer Traps Path: System/SNMP/Manufacturer Traps Manufacturer traps are configured like IRT traps (see previous section).  No trap is sent on automatic audio switch. Page 144 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 145: System

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.6.12. System Path: System/Support/System With the ‘Reboot TCP/IP option’ button, restart the TCP/IP board. With the ‘Reset’ button, erase your system configuration and reset it to default. Wait for the IP connection to be available before shutting off the unit. With the ‘Reboot Transmitter’...

  • Page 146: Advanced Logging

    Identification Enter its position. It will be used by EMR for mapping purposes. Enter your EMR account ID as supplied by WorldCast Systems: Click the Update button Enter the account in the Update Account ID window Click the Apply button Page 146 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...

  • Page 147: About

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 With an IP connection but no personal EMR account number, data is sent to the EMR server. If you wish to deactivate data recording, uncheck the ‘Logging’ check box. EMR Server Check the box to enable EMR. Enter the IP address of the EMR server (or web address) Save the configuration and click the Test button to check there is proper communication between your transmitter and the EMR server.

  • Page 148: Chatting With Other Users

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 9.8. Chatting with other users icon allows connected users to chat. When you click on it, the Chat box opens. Users are identified by their screen name and their PC IP address. Simply type your message which can be formatted and press the keyboard Enter key to send it.

  • Page 149: Remote Control And Monitoring With The Gpio Board

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 10. REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING WITH THE GPIO BOARD 10.1. Introduction This function is available when the optional standard or analog GPIO board is installed on the transmitter. It provides an interface between ECRESO transmitters and external systems. The modules are remotely controlled via “RC”...

  • Page 150: Remote Control Function Pinout

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 10.2.2. Remote control function pinout Function Remote Control Input name Common POWER ON / PRESET 1* OPT1A(20) RC_COMMUN(24) POWER OFF / PRESET 2* OPT2A(8) RC_COMMUN(24) RF ON / PRESET 3* CONF1(21) RC_COMMUN(24) RF OFF / PRESET 4* CONF2(9) RC_COMMUN(24) TA ON / PRESET 5 or 1*...
  • Page 151 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 A closed link indicates valid information when configuration is as in the following table. Default jumper position: Relay Positions Contacts REL_1RT JUMP2[1 ;2] REL2_RT JUMP3[1 ;2] REL3_RT JUMP5[1 ;2] REL4_RT JUMP1[1 ;2] REL6_RT JUMP4[1 ;2] Jumpers from 1 to 5 (JUMP1 to JUMP5): select the NO or NC contact of the relays.

  • Page 152: Physical Representation Of The Gpios

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 10.2.4. Physical representation of the GPIOs 12 V floating TC_COMMON power supply Page 152 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 – Fax +33 (0)5 57 928 929 – www.worldcastsystems.com –...

  • Page 153: Management Using Serial Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 10.2.5. Management using serial commands A set of commands makes it possible to override the control board to modify specific RC outputs and read specific RM inputs. To do so, set the RC you want to control (SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK) and the RM you want information from (SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK).

  • Page 154: Analog Gpio Board

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 You must then convert each 4 digit set as per the following table: Hexadecimal Binary 0000 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111 1000 1001 1010 1011 1100 1101 1110 1111 Examples: If the command SYS.GPIO.IN.ACT returns You must convert the hexadecimal value in binary, ie 8A=10001010, which indicates that RC 2,...

  • Page 155: Remote Control Function Pinout

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Reflected power 2 user-defined functions that can monitor one of the following: Ambient temperature Radiator temperature Fan 1 speed (or fan 2) Amplifier voltage Amplifier current Amplifier power And seven monitoring functions are associated with relays: Local: indicates if the unit is in local mode Fault: indicates a transmitter fault Warning: indicates an alarm linked to the internal working of the transmitter (temperature, voltage…)

  • Page 156: Remote Monitoring Function Pinout (Relays)

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 10.3.4. Remote monitoring function pinout (relays) Event Remote Monitoring Output name Common LOCAL REL1_RT(1) REL1_C(14) FAULT REL2_RT(2) REL2_C(15) WARNING REL3_RT(3) REL3_C(16) RF (ON/OFF) REL4_RT(4) REL4_C(17) REL5_T(18) REL5_C(6) REL5_R(5) REL5_C(6) VSWR REL6_RT(19) REL6_C(7) Numbers in parenthesis indicated the pin number on the DB25 connector. A closed link indicates valid information when configuration is as in the following table.

  • Page 157: Physical Representation Of The Analog Gpios

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 10.3.5. Physical representation of the analog GPIOs OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 OPT4 ANA_OUT_D ANA_OUT_C ANA_OUT_B ANA_OUT_A 12 V floating TC_COMMON power supply Page 157 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 158: Management Using Serial Commands

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 10.3.6. Management using serial commands To configure one of the analog functions, simply associate the desired function to one of the configurable outputs: Access Serial port NAME Comments (R/W) possible value "AMB" or "FAN1" or "VOLT" or Sets the remote monitoring ANA3 on the optional GPIO SYS.GPIO.CONF1 "HEAT"...

  • Page 159: Emr

    For this reason, we recommend you use Google Chrome. You may also use Google Chrome Portable available on the WorldCast Systems CD; this version can work without being installed on your PC (it can be on a flash drive).

  • Page 160: Retrieving Your Account Id

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 11.1.2. Retrieving your account ID Once connected, display the configuration pages and view your account settings. Note the account ID; it will be required to set the transmitters. 11.1.3. Setting up transmitters Connect to the embedded web site of your transmitter and display the System/Support/Advanced Logging page: Enter its position and your EMR account ID as retrieved above.

  • Page 161: Using Emr

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 11.2. Using EMR 11.2.1. Présentation Connect to the EMR site again using your login and password. A tool bar gives you access to the various pages: Reports Dashboard Configuration 11.2.2. Viewing the map The map is the first page you see.

  • Page 162: Dashboard

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Symbols on the map indicate where transmitters are and what their statuses are: Transmitter unknown, communication cannot be established Transmitter with at least one alarm Transmitter with at least one warning type event Transmitter could be optimized Transmitter in nominal state The status of the transmitter is determined by alarms visible on the Dashboard.
  • Page 163 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 In the “Expert advice” column, suggestions are given to correct the issue or improve the performance of the transmitter. The following parameters are also given, within a range depending on the transmitter power: 100 W 300 W 750 W...
  • Page 164 ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 You can slide the date tag to display the compound value at a given time. Return to the main view by clicking  Curves are refreshed once per hour. In the main table, various parameters and alarms are displayed. The list and range of possible values vary depending on the transmitter power: 100 W 300 W...

  • Page 165: Reporting

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 Voltage Mosfet 1 * 0 - 60 V 0 - 60 V 0 - 60 V 0 - 60 V 0 - 60 V 0 - 60 V Voltage Mosfet 2 * 0 - 60 V 0 - 60 V VSWR * 1 - 5...

  • Page 166: Configuration

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 11.2.5. Configuration The configuration pages allow you to modify your own account and to set the transmitters. On the user configuration page, set the notifications you would like to receive by email by checking monthly and/or weekly report.

  • Page 167: Appendix A: Software Option Management

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 APPENDIX A: SOFTWARE OPTION MANAGEMENT A set of options is available for ECRESO FM transmitters. Contact your WorldCast Systems dealer if you wish to install one of them after the initial transmitter purchase.

  • Page 168: Using The Pc Application

    License Manager window is first opened (“Last Key”). Send this key to WorldCast Systems. A new key will be returned to you. Once you have received the new key, display the License Manager again and click on the ‘Set Activation Key’...

  • Page 169: Using Serial Commands

    $OPTION ACTIVATED If the key is not recognized, the unit will return: WRONG KEY In that case you will need to contact WorldCast Systems. You can check the current options by sending the command: SYS.OPT.LIST The unit will return the list of enabled options, including the new one.

  • Page 170: Appendix B: Adjusting The Impedance Of Analog Inputs

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 APPENDIX B: ADJUSTING THE IMPEDANCE OF ANALOG INPUTS Default impedance of analog inputs is high. It can be set to 600 by jumpers. Before setting the jumpers, make sure that all cables are disconnected. Remove all the screws securing the cover. Jumper position on a type II board: High ...

  • Page 171: Appendix C: Maintenance

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 APPENDIX C: MAINTENANCE For all maintenance operations requiring the chassis to be open, ESD work space and protections are necessary. To order spare parts, please contact your Audemat dealer. C.1. Changing the fuses Fuse reference: FXE00019 Fuses are located in the power socket on the rear panel.

  • Page 172: Changing The Battery Of The Control Board

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 C.2. Changing the battery of the control board Battery reference: UXE00227 The ‘battery low’ alarm is triggered when the control board battery needs to be replaced. Saving the configuration Before changing the battery, we recommend you save the configuration: Connect your module to a PC to be able to use the PC application (see chapter 7).

  • Page 173: Appendix D: Troubleshooting

    Open the Calibration window using the Tool/Calibration menu. Click the “Load” button and select the .cal calibration file supplied by WorldCast Systems. Click the “Set” button to load the calibration file into the unit. D.2. Complete Reset of the Ecreso FM The reset procedure erases you whole configuration;...

  • Page 174: Appendix E: Emr & Security

    ECRESO FM 100/300 W, user manual– 06/2015 APPENDIX E: EMR & SECURITY E.1. Transmitter Notification Protocol As soon as the EMR option is activated in the transmitter, or after a restart, the Transmitter’s IP Module will send a notification packet to the EMR server. Then an update to this notification packet will be sent every 60 minutes (or any configured interval).

  • Page 175: For More Information

    33700 BORDEAUX – MERIGNAC FRANCE Tel: +33 (0) 557 928 928 | Fax: +33 (0) 557 928 929 Hotline: support@worldcastsystems.com WorldCast Systems Inc 19595 NE 10 Ave, Suite A Miami FL 33179 Tel: +1 (305) 249 31 10 | Fax: +1 (305) 249 31 13 Hotline: ussupport@worldcastsystems.com...

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