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Limitations of use can apply in respect of operating freuency, transmitter power and/or channel spacing. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, R.V.R. Elettronica SpA, declares that this FM transmitter is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
R.V.R. Elettronica SpA does not assume responsibility for injuries to persons or damage to items caused by improper use or incorrect usage procedures, whether the users are experienced or not.
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TEX150 2. Warranty The guarantee, which is for 12 (twelve) months, is valid for any R.V.R. Elettronica product. On components such as tubes for final amplifiers, the manufacturer’s guarantee applies. R.V.R. Elettronica extends all transferable original guarantees to its own products.
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TEX150 Replacement of parts under guarantee or spare parts can be ordered from the following address: R.V.R. Elettronica SpA Via del Fonditore, 2/2c 40138 BOLOGNA ITALY Tel. +39 051 6010506 quoting type, model and serial number of the device. 4 / 40 Rev.
TEX150 3. First Aid Personnel involved in the installation, use, and maintenance of the equipment must be familiar with the theory and practice of first aid. 3.1 Treating electric shocks 3.1.1 If the victim is inconscious Follow the first aid principles described below.
TEX150 • Do not interrupt the cardiac massage during the artificial respiration. • Call a doctor as soon as possible 3.1.2 If the victim is conscious • Cover the victim with a blanket Keep him calm. • Loosen the victim’s clothes and keep him lying down •...
TEX150 4. General Description The TEX150 is an exciter working in the 87.5 to 108 MHz band, programmable in steps of 10KHz. Its power output is continuously adjustable from 10W to 100W into a 50 Ohm load and it’s contained in a 19” rack mountable 3HE case.
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The RF amplifier is a wide-band design and guarantees an adjustable power output of 10 to 150 watts across the entire band. A low-pass filter enables the TEX150 to be used as a low power transmitter, connected directly to an antenna.
TEX150 5. Quick Start This chapter gives a concise view of the points that are necessary for the installation of the device. If any item is not completely clear, for example when you use the exciter for the first time, we strongly suggest to read throughly the manual.
Leave the switch in the short-circuit position. Verify that TEX150 is switch off. Connect line power to the unit via the VDE socket. NOTE: This device shall be correctly connected to ground. Correct grounding is essential both for safety and to reach the rated performances.
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TEX150 After having verified that the UNLOCK led is switched off and that the unit is therefore locked to the selected operating frequency, switch the switch connected to the REMOTE connector so as to remove the short circuit between the central conductor and ground.
TEX150 • Put the selector in the DEV position. • Connect a low-distortion audio generator to the LEFT and RIGHT inputs. • Inject a 400 Hz tone at a level of 0dBm (775mV = 2.2V • Put the INPUT LEVEL control in the 0dBm position.
Adjust the output level of the encoder to obtain the correct level as displayed on the analog meter of the TEX150. Inject audio signals into the left and right inputs of the encoder and adjust the sensitivity of the input to obtain a peak reading of MAX=75KHz with both channels enabled.
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TEX150 6. External Description This chapter describes the elements of the front and rear panels of the TEX150. 6.1 Front Panel (TEX150/S stereo version) figure 6.1 [1] STEREO/MONO MPX Selects STEREO or MONO/MPX operation [2] STEREO LED Indicates the operation of the stereo encoder...
TEX150 6.3 Rear Panel figure 6.3 [1] FUSE BLOCK Fuse block and line voltage selector. Use a small screwdriver to change the fuse or the line voltage. Rotate the block and position i for the desired [2] PLUG Line power connector...
TEX150 7. Technical Specifications 7.1 Mechanical Specifications Panel size 483 mm (19”) x 132.50 mm (5.20”) (3 HE) Depth 345 mm (13.7”) Weight 12 Kg Temperature range -10 °C ¸ +50 °C 7.2 Electrical Specifications General A.C. Supply 100-130 V, 50-60 Hz 198-250 V, 50-60 Hz D.C.
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TEX150 8. Identification and Access to the Modules 8.1 Modules Identification The TEX150 is composed of different modules wired between them with connectors, allowing for easy servicing or module substitution. 8.1.1 Upper view Figure below shows the upper view of the device with the indication of the different components.
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TEX150 8.1.2 Bottom view Figure below shows the bottom view of the device with the indication of the different components. figure 8.2 [1] Power amplifier card [2] Low pass filter [3] Audio input card [4] VCO card [5] Frequency selector card...
TEX150 8.2 Removal of the Modules NOTA: When the exciter is operated with the cover removed, hazardous voltages and heavy current are accessible. Ensure all primary power is disconnected from the exciter before attempting equipment maintenance. To reinstall the card is enough to execute operations sequence in the opposite way.
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TEX150 NOTE: For any adjustment is sufficient remove the top and bottom covers of the metal box. 8.2.4 Audio input card replacement • Open the bottom cover of the unit. • Disconnect connectors CN1, and CN2. • Unscrew the nuts of the two connectors BNC1 and BNC2 situated on the rear panel.
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TEX150 8.2.7 Frequency selector card replacement • Open the top and bottom covers of the unit. • Unscrew the four fixing screws of the front panel. • Disconnect connector CN1 situated on the Contraves card. • Unscrew the two card's fixing screws on the front panel.
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TEX150 8.2.11 Switching power supply replacement • Aprire il coperchio inferiore della macchina. • Disconnettere il connettore JP1 e JP2 della scheda switching. • Svitare le due viti di fissaggio del componente D2 e U1 posto sul dissipatore. • Svitare le viti di fissaggio della scheda switching.
TEX150 9. Theory of the Operations The figure shows the block diagrams of TEX150 (fig. 9.1) and TEX150/S (fig. 9.2). The blocks are described in the following chapter: figure 9.1 figure 9.2 User Manual Rev. 4.0 - 27/07/01 27 / 40...
The power supply generates the various stabilized voltages necessary for each of the various modules that make up the TEX150. The transformer has a selectable input from 110 V to 240 V and two outputs A +18V (6.3A) and B +32V (10A).
TEX150 The card can function either as a stereo encoder or as a simple mixer for the various audio inputs. The function may be selected by a control situated on the front panel. In stereo encoder mode, the 19KHz pilot tone is derived from a quartz crystal reference oscillator.
TEX150 These signal levels are then displayed on the analog meter according to the position of the rotary selector situated on the front panel. 9.6 Contraves Card This card is fixed to the left-hand side of the front panel. The operating frequency selected by the frequency control is represented by a signal which is supplied to the frequency dividers that form part of the PLL circuits found on the PLL card.
TEX150 9.10 PLL Card The PLL card is situated internally, in the upper part of the unit. The circuit includes a reference cristal oscillator (optional high stability), a logic section that includes the frequncy dividers and comparator. The reference cristal oscillator generates a 4MHz frequency that is divided to generate a 1KHz fixed signal.
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Connect a low distortion, sine-wave, audio generator to the left and right inputs. • Connect a 50 Ohm 300 W load to the RF output of the TEX150. • Connect the -40dB tap to the F.A.M. (or other modulation analyzer).
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Connect an audio generator to the Mono input or MPX. figure 10.2 • Switch on TEX150, select a frequency at 98MHz and select 0dBm on the INPUT LEVEL selector (pilot tone inserted). • Connect a 50 Ohm, 300 W dummy load to the RF output.
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TEX150 figure 10.3 Switch on TEX150, select a frequency at 98MHz and select 0dBm on the INPUT • LEVEL selector (pilot tone inserted). • Connect a 50 Ohm, 300 W dummy load to the RF output. • Connect the F.A.M. or other modulation analyzer to the -40dB tap.
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TEX150 • Connect a bypass wattmeter between the RF output and a 50 Ohm, 300W dummy load. • Adjust the power output to 150W. • With the selector, select the following measurements and make adjustments according to the table below:...
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TEX150 figure 10.4 • Switch on the equipment and select the frequency of 98MHz. • Wait 10 minutes to have thermal stabilization of the equipment. • Unscrew the fixing screws of PLL's metal box and open the cover near to VCO metal box.
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TEX150 • Adjust trimmer R8 on METER card to read 150W on TEX150's analog meter. Internal VSWR Adjustment • Connect a 50 Ohm, 300 W dummy load to the RF output. • Adjust output power at minimum turning PWR ADJ trimmer completely anticlockwise and then switch on the equipment.
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Adjust output power at minimum turning PWR ADJ trimmer completely anticlockwise and then switch on the equipment. • This adjustment it's necessary when TEX150 is connected as exciter or driver for a power amplifier. Therefore, it's necessary to have on last amplifier of the system an output voltage proportional with antenna output reflected power and connect this signal to REMOTE2.
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TEX150 • Adjust output power at minimum turning PWR ADJ trimmer completely anticlockwise and then switch on the equipment. • Increase output power until 150W turning PWR ADJ trimmer clockwise. • Turn trimmer R23, until to have on pin 3 of U4 a voltage included between 265 and 275 mV.
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Questa parte del manuale contiene i dettagli tecnici riguardanti la costruzione delle singole schede componenti il TEX150. L’appendice è composta dalle seguenti sezioni: This part of the manual contains the technical details about the different boards of the TEX150.
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TEX150 TEX 150 Bill Of Materials Page Item Quantity Reference Part DESCRIPTION PART ORDER CDE ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 10K 1% RESISTOR 1/4W 1% RSM1/4FK0010 470UF ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CEA477BM350 1V 2P DEVIATORE 1 VIA 2 POS DEV1V1103CS 7812K POS. STABILIZER 1.5A CIL7812K 7815K POS.
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TEX150 TEX 150 (150 F.M. EXCITER) Bill Of Materials Page1 Item Q.ty Reference Part Description Part Order Code ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CAV1 RG179 CAVO SCHERMATO 25Ohm 23cm CAV2,CAV3 RG179 CAVO SCHERMATO 25Ohm 13cm CAV4,CAV5 RG179 CAVO SCHERMATO 25Ohm 24cm CAV6 CAVO CAVO DIA 1.5 11.5cm...
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TEX150 CSAUDIOCTE Bill Of Materials Page Item Quantity Reference Part Description Part Order Code ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ R3,R4, RESISTOR 1/4W 5% RSC1/4JK0001 R5,R6 C1,C2,C3, 33pF CERAMIC CAPACITOR NP0 CKM330BJ600C C4,C5,C6, C7,C8,C9, C10,C11,C12 C13,C14, 0.1uF CERAMIC CAPACITOR CKM104BK600P C15,C16, C17,C18, C19,C20 L1,L2,L3, RF CHOKE...
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TEX150 CSSINTEX100 Bill Of Materials Page Item Quantity Reference Part DESCRIPTION PART ORDER CODE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 0 OHM RESISTOR R000 10 1% RESISTOR 1/4W 1% RSM1/4FH0010 22 1% RESISTOR 1/4W 1% RSM1/4FH0022 27 1% RESISTOR 1/4W 1% RSM1/4FH0027 47 1% RESISTOR 1/4W 1%...
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TEX150 2 PIN STRIP STRIP M P 2.54 2 PIN CNTSTRIPMCS 4 PIN STRIP STRIP M P 2.54 4 PIN CNTSTRIPMCS 2 PIN JUMP MINIJUMPER P 2.54 MINIJUMPER DB25 M F CONN. M 25 FILTRATO MURATA J2,J5 CONN. SMB A CRIMP. RG188...
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TEX150 CSLPF3TEX100 Bill Of Materials Page Item Quantity Reference Part DESCRIPTION PART ORDER CODE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ C19,C33 4P7FHQ HIGHT Q CAPACITO CHQ4,7AJ500 10PFHQ HIGHT Q CAPACITOR CHQ100AJ500 C16,C17,C20,C21,C22,C23, 27PHQ SILVER MICA CAPACITOR CSM270XK351 C24,C25 1NFPAS CERAMIC THROUGH CAPACITOR CDP102XK500 L5,L6 L28RVR1.5 2 SP DIAM 8 RAME ARGEN 1.5mm BFS15000208...
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TEX150 METER CARD Revised: October 26, 1995 Revision: Bill Of Materials October 26, 1995 14:04:34 Page Item Quantity Reference Part DESCRIPTION PART ORDER __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 0 OHM RESISTOR R000 R1,R2,R3 10 1% RESISTOR 1/4W 1% RSM1/4FH0010 100 1% RESISTOR 1/4W 1%...
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TEX150 FREQUENCY SELECTOR CARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM Revised: October 17, 1994 TSW-3 Revision: Bill Of Materials October 17, 1994 14:55:09 Page Item Quantity Reference Part DESCRIPTION PART ORDER CODE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26 PIN CONN. CONN. M 2*13 P 2.54 CNTMCSFC26P CNTR1,CNTR2,CNTR3,CNTR4, CONTRAVES...
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