Summary of Contents for Broadcast Electronics STXe Series
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Broadcast Electronics 4100 North 24 Street, Quincy, Illinois 62305 USA • Phone (217) 224-9600 • Fax (217) 224-9607 • www.bdcast.com • bdcast@bdcast.com STXe Series 2 & 3 kW FM Transmitter Technical Manual 597-40633 Revision B August 24, 2021...
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The information in this publication is subject to improvement and change without notice. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual, Broadcast Electronics accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Broadcast Electronics reserves the right to modify and improve the design and specifications of the equipment in this manual without notice.
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EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, AS TO TITLE AND AS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY LAW, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, OR ANY AFFIRMATIONS OF FACT OR PROMISES BY BROADCAST ELECTRONICS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE EQUIPMENT, OR TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR APPLICATION, SIGNAL COVERAGE, INFRINGEMENT, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT ON THE FACE HEREOF.
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RF PRODUCT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REPAIR SERVICE, PARTS - Technical assistance is available from Broadcast Electronics by letter, prepaid telephone or E-mail. Do not return any merchandise without first contacting Broadcast Electronics and receiving prior written approval and a Return Authorization. We will provide special shipping instructions and a code number that will assure proper handling and prompt issuance of credit.
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All returned merchandise must be sent freight prepaid and properly insured by the customer. MODIFICATIONS Broadcast Electronics, reserves the right to modify the design and specifications of the equipment in this manual without notice. Any modifications shall not adversely affect performance of the equipment so modified.
Table of Contents Default Operation ........................12 Broadcast Electronics-Interface active stub................12 GPIO Remote Station Interface ....................13 AC Connection ......................... 14 Turn on AC ..........................15 Set Time and Date ........................15 Frequency ..........................16 100% peak modulation ......................17 Power set point ........................
2000-01-01 00:00:00 during shipping or any other time when the system is unpowered for days. Broadcast Electronics-Interface active stub The activation stub is required for operation. If the stub was removed for shipment, connect it to the BE Interface located just below the GPIO connector as shown and secure the two jackscrews with a small flat screwdriver.
BE INTERFACE Broadcast Electronics machine interface. This D-Sub 37 female connector provides conduits for many exciting new product options including a standby system control and exciter, digital radio generators, and much more. Table 2 – BEI Pins Direction Name Description...
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Theory of Operation Broadcast Electronics STX & STXe FM transmission systems are equipped with a system controller and exciter platform. The exciter sub-system routes audio and other program service data through digital signal processing, digital up conversion, a numerically controlled oscillator, RF digital to analog conversion, and low-power RF analog signal output.
Alternatively, various third party MIB browser GUI applications are available for free download; however Broadcast Electronics does not endorse any specific application. Simply direct the manager to the Ethernet port for communication across a network.
949-4130 that activates the transmitter. This must be attached to the BE Interface jack, see section 2.4 Broadcast Electronics-Interface active stub. Dual system controller and exciter setups require a switcher that connects to both assemblies through this interface.
FM broadcast market. Use this document as an all-inclusive technical resource for the STX transmitter. Other Documents For electronic copies of these and other Broadcast Electronics technical documentation please visit http://www.bdcast.com/information-center/. In addition to this main manual, check the web site for Application Guides such as the STX CPE Software Update Application Guide 597-4200 for software and firmware update details.
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