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DSIM-SS
Installation Guide
Revision B

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  • Page 1 ® DSIM-SS Installation Guide Revision B...
  • Page 2: Quick Start Instructions For Single Pilot Agc Operatation

    ® 1. Quick Start Instructions for Single Pilot AGC Operatation Remove the RF module cover and install the DSIM-SS AGC module into the amplifier. If the DSIM-SS has a slope POT use it to set the inter-stage slope Check and set desired amplifier levels.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev B ® Table of Contents 1. QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE PILOT AGC OPERATATION ....... 2 2. DSIM AGC MODULE & DSIM CONTROLLER OVERVIEW .......... 4 3. DSIM MODE DEFINITIONS ..................6 4. DSIM CONTROLLER OPERATION INSTRUCTION GUIDELINES ........8 5.
  • Page 4: Dsim Agc Module & Dsim Controller Overview

    DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev B ® 2. DSIM AGC Module & DSIM Controller Overview DIGITAL STATION INTELLIGENCE DSIM CONTROLLER MANAGER Status LED DSIM Controller Variable EQ Blue / Orange Interface Connector 0 to 20 dB With Variable Equalizer Mode Decreas...
  • Page 5 DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev B ® The DSIM module can be programmed to operate as a single pilot AGC or a thermal AGC. In the SPAGC mode the DSIM can be programmed to use either an analog or digital pilot signal from channels 52 to 142.
  • Page 6: Dsim Mode Definitions

    DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev B ® 3. DSIM Mode Definitions Operation Mode Definition In the Manual Gain Control (MGC) mode the DSIM automatic gain control is turned off. The MGC mode is used during the setup of the station so that no gain adjustments are made when the levels and slopes are setup.
  • Page 7 DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev B ® DSIM Mode Flow Chart MGC mode: This is the default mode for Amp. Setup The controller LED will be solid blue The DSIM LED will blink blue every half sec Press MODE once to start the...
  • Page 8: Dsim Controller Operation Instruction Guidelines

    DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev B ® 4. DSIM Controller Operation Instruction Guidelines Switch Function Description In MGC Mode, Click to increase RF output level (See Note 1) Increase In AGC Mode, no function In TGC Mode, Click to increase cable length value...
  • Page 9: Dsim Module Status Led Essentials

    DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev B ® 6. DSIM Module Status LED Essentials Operation Blinking Patterns for DSIM Module: LED Blinking Pattern Indications Steady Repeating Blue Dashes Manual Mode Pilot Channel Number ‐ See tables in section 9 Series of Blue Blinks...
  • Page 10: Single Pilot Agc Standard Setup

    DSIM module's memory during setup. Remove the RF module cover and install the DSIM-SS AGC module into the amplifier. If the outside temperatures are below 40ºF or above 80ºF, then the RF levels will need to be adjusted to ensure that the full gain compensation range of the DSIM will be available over the operational temperature range.
  • Page 11 DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev A The DSIM will now go thru the alignment process. The LED on the controller will flash blue and red (about 45 seconds) until the alignment process has completed. 11. When the alignment process has completed, the controller LED will blink blue indicating that the DSIM is now in the AGC mode.
  • Page 12: Thermal Agc Setup

    DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev A 8. Thermal AGC Setup In setting up the DSIM modules as a Thermal AGC the cable length dB values will need to be adjusted to match the dB of cable that is in front of the station. The DSIM controllers will come preset to have a default cable length setting of 27 dB in the memory.
  • Page 13 DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev A Check the LED on the DSIM Module to make sure the cable length setting is correct. Cable Length dB Value Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 9 dB 9-Dits 3 Long Dashes 18 dB 1-Dit...
  • Page 14: Led Pilot Channel Blink Series Overview

    DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev A 9. LED Pilot Channel Blink Series Overview Channel DIGITAL Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Blue-Operation Blue Blue Blue Orange-Programming 391.25 390.020 393.00 5-Dits 2-Dits 397.25 396.020 399.00 5-Dits 3-Dits 403.25 402.020 405.00...
  • Page 15 DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev A Channel DIGITAL Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Blue-Operation Blue Blue Blue Orange-Programming 523.25 522.026 525.00 7-Dits 4-Dits 529.25 528.026 531.00 7-Dits 5-Dits − 535.25 534.027 537.00 7-Dits 6-Dits − 541.25 540.027 543.00...
  • Page 16 DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev A Channel DIGITAL Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Blue-Operation Blue Blue Blue Orange-Programming 655.25 654.033 657.00 1-Dits 1-Dash 1-Dits 661.25 660.033 663.00 1-Dits 1-Dash 2-Dits 667.25 666.033 669.00 1-Dits 1-Dash 3-Dits 673.25 672.034 675.00...
  • Page 17 DSIM-SS Installation Guide Rev A Channel DIGITAL Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Blue-Operation Blue Blue Blue Orange-Programming 787.25 786.039 789.00 1-Dits 2-Dits 3-Dits 793.25 792.040 795.00 1-Dits 2-Dits 4-Dits 799.25 798.040 801.00 1-Dits 2-Dits 5-Dits 805.25 804.040 807.00...
  • Page 18 ACI and DSIM are registered trademarks and ASEM and ACION are trademarks of ACI. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and ACI is in no way affiliated with these companies.

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