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- Page 1 EASyCAST EAS Encoder/Decoder Hardware Installation Manual...
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Page 3: Trilithic Company Profile
Trilithic Company Profile Trilithic is a privately held manufacturer founded in 1986 as an engineering and assembly company that built and designed customer-directed products for telecommunications, military, and industrial customers. From its modest beginnings as a two-man engineering team, Trilithic grew over the years and broadened its offerings of RF and microwave components by adding broadband solutions to its product line. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Precautions ........................... 9 2. Important Information ......................11 3. Understanding the EASyCAST ..................13 Introduction .......................... 13 What Does the EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder Do? ............. 13 Overview of the EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder ..............14 Front Panel View ......................14 Rear Panel View ......................15 Rear Panel Details ...................... - Page 5 Event Configuration Table ....................35 Sample Diagrams ....................... 37 EAS Monitoring, Data, and Voice Input Interfaces ............37 EAS Control Wiring ......................38 Message Transmission and Transmission Control ............39 EASyCAST and Visionary Integration ................40 EASyCAST - Installation Manual...
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Page 7: General Information
EAS and telephone user messages may be routed based on the location codes contained within the EAS message, or the telephone user ID. All EASyCAST Encoder/Decoders have been certified by the FCC to operate in accordance with 47 CFR, Part 11 (FCC regulations), and are in compliance with the applicable EAS Handbook. -
Page 8: Fcc Certification
Each EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder will arrive in its own shipping container. The container will, at a minimum, include the following components: •... -
Page 9: Helpful Website
A detailed description of the problem you are having, including any error or information messages Before any Trilithic EAS encoder/decoder can be returned for repair, Trilithic will issue a return material authorization (RMA) number. NO RETURNED EQUIPMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED WHICH DOES NOT HAVE AN RMA NUMBER PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED ON THE OUTSIDE SHIPPING CARTON AND ON THE SHIPPING LABEL. -
Page 10: How This Manual Is Organized
• Chapter 4, “Installing & Wiring the EASyCAST,” describes the steps needed to install, connect, and configure the EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder. • Chapter 5, “Specifications,” outlines the technical specifications of the EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder. -
Page 11: Conventions Used In This Manual
A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a mechanical failure or potential loss of data. A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause personal injury. Precautions Do not use the EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder in any manner not recommended by the manufacturer. EASyCAST - Installation Manual... - Page 12 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK EASyCAST - Installation Manual...
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Page 13: Important Information
EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder. • Software configuration manuals for the EASyCAST are available at www.trilithic.com. An update to this EASyCAST Installation Manual may also be available through the website. • Additional application-specific instructions are available at www.trilithic.com. - Page 14 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK EASyCAST - Installation Manual...
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Page 15: Understanding The Easycast
Chapter 3 Understanding the EASyCAST Introduction This section includes an overview and description of the EASyCAST Encoder/Decoder including front and rear panel controls, connectors, and displays. Visit www.trilithic.com to view or download updates, manuals, and application notes for Trilithic EAS products. -
Page 16: Overview Of The Easycast Encoder/Decoder
3. LCD display - Provides visual feedback during programming, setup, monitoring, and activations. 4. 16-Button keypad - Used for local control of the EASyCAST and access to the on- board menu system. The keypad and LCD display provide an on-board menu system, allowing for a limited amount of configuration, tests, and encoding functions. -
Page 17: Rear Panel View
8. Audio switch input (optional) - Connection for normal station audio signal (balanced stereo). 9. Audio switch output (optional) - Connection for outgoing station audio with audio replacement during EAS operations. 10. CG VIDEO IN (optional) - NTSC video input connection (normal station video) for the character generator. EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 18: Rear Panel Details
17. MODEM/telephone expansion - Optional telephone/Ethernet interface for remote control over the EASyCAST and activation of digital equipment. 18. AES/EBU audio switch - Optional AES/EBU audio input/output that may be connected in-line with the normal station audio to the transmitter and interrupt it during EAS transmission. - Page 19 PC. Audio expansion 1; channels 1 and 2 (optional) - Provides two AM/FM/NOAA tuners with independent antenna inputs. Audio expansion 2; channels 3 and 4 - Provides two AM/FM/NOAA tuners with independent antenna inputs. EASyCAST - Installation Manual...
- Page 20 CG VIDEO IN - Connect normal programming video to the CG VIDEO IN. CG VIDEO OUT - Connect the CG VIDEO OUT to the transmitter. RS-485 (optional) - Trilithic standard 1/8th load RS-485 communications port is intended for controlling external Trilithic Messenger II and SCG-1 character generators.
- Page 21 Audio outputs - EAS audio is available on these four line-level balanced audio outputs. Use these outputs to connect to EAS distribution/routing equipment or studio speakers. This is the audio generated by the EASyCAST during EAS activation. (O1+) Balanced EAS audio output 1, positive output...
- Page 22 AFSK switch - For EASyCAST units, the AFSK switch provides the same balanced stereo switching function as the optional audio switch. It provides a means to interrupt the stations analog audio with EAS audio. Audio switch signal lines (Definition of audio switch signals, from left to right)
- Page 23 Contact closure 1, transmitting EAS - May be used to trigger external switching equipment or to indicate that an EAS message is being transmitted from the EASyCAST. This contact closure activates if either EAS audio or the internal character generator is active.
- Page 24 Input 1, abort - When closed, causes any EAS message being received to be disregarded, and any EAS message being transmitted to be stopped. The EASyCAST will attempt to stop all video displays and audio switches, then return to monitoring for EAS messages.
- Page 25 Input 4, trigger RWT: When momentarily closed, causes a required weekly test to be transmitted. (G) Contact ground 5mA pull-up sense input (5 Volt @ 0mA) (G) Signal ground (G) Signal ground EASyCAST - Installation Manual...
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Page 27: Installing And Wiring The Easycast
• by the state and listed in the state EAS plan for any given location. Connecting a computer - The EASyCAST can be connected ot a computer for EAS log • maintenance, future configuration changes, and operator control over the EASyCAST. -
Page 28: Eas Monitoring, Data, And Voice Input Interfaces (Sample)
EAS Monitoring, Data, and Voice Input Interfaces (Sample) Refer to Chapter 6: Appendix, Sample Diagrams, EAS Monitoring, Data, and Voice Input Interfaces for a full-page illustration. EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 29: Eas Control Wiring (Sample, Studio And Automation Control)
EAS Control Wiring (Sample, Studio and Automation Control) Refer to Chapter 6: Appendix, Sample Diagrams, EAS Control Wiring for a full-page illustration. EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 30: Message Transmission And Transmission Control (Sample)
Message Transmission and Transmission Control (Sample) Refer to Chapter 6: Appendix, Sample Diagrams, Message Transmission and Transmission Control for a full-page illustration. EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 31: Easycast And Visionary Integration (Sample)
EASyCAST and Visionary Integration (Sample) Refer to Chapter 6: Appendix, Sample Diagrams, EASyCAST and Visionary Integration for a full-page illustration. EASyCAST - Installation Manual... - Page 32 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK EASyCAST - Installation Manual...
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Page 33: Specifications
Each receiver is selectable as AM, FM, or NOAA band 75 Ω F-type connector antenna inputs • • Minimum RF inputs: AM: 25 dBuV, FM: 8 dBuV, WXR: 25 dBuV • Maximum RF inputs: All bands: 60 dBuV EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 34: X 4 Keypad (16 Keys)
Up and down arrow keys ( ); left and right arrow keys ( Serial Interface Control • RS-232C compliant interface to standard PC or laptop PC running Trilithic setup/control software (in Windows®) Audio Outputs • (4) monaural, balanced audio outputs •... -
Page 35: Control And Communication Inputs/Outputs
Maintains a log of 1000 EAS alerts or messages • 2 minutes of non-volatile audio storage for EAS audio messages • (3) 1-minute audio files for general purpose use Expansion Ports • (1) audio expansion port allows 2 additional internal radio receivers EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 36: Warranty Information
Warranty. This Warranty shall not apply to any part of the product which, without fault of Trilithic, Inc., has been subject to alteration, failure caused by a part not supplied by Trilithic, Inc., accident, fire or other casualty, negligence or misuse, or to any cause whatsoever other than as a result of a defect. -
Page 37: Appendix
(Continued on the following page) EASyCAST - Installation Manual... - Page 38 Manual and Automatic modes provide control over the re-sending of EAS events when the station is manned or unmanned. The EASyCAST can be changed from manned (manual) to unmanned (automatic) mode through the front panel menu system or the configuration software.
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Page 39: Sample Diagrams
Sample Diagrams EAS Monitoring, Data, and Voice Input Interfaces EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 40: Eas Control Wiring
EAS Control Wiring EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 41: Message Transmission And Transmission Control
Message Transmission and Transmission Control EASyCAST - Installation Manual... -
Page 42: Easycast And Visionary Integration
EASyCAST and Visionary Integration EASyCAST - Installation Manual... - Page 44 9710 Park Davis Drive Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 895-3600 www.trilithic.com P/N 0010224003 12/08 Made in U.S.A.
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