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Revision 1.0
DBS Nano PRO Transmitter User
Guide
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  • Page 1 Resource Identifier: 100325 Revision 1.0 DBS Nano PRO Transmitter User Guide Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 2: Intended Audience

    Successive software menu selections are shown using arrows to Select Advanced>Audio indicate sub-menus. This is often shown in bold. then edit… Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-1 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 3: Symbols

    Copyright This document contains information that is proprietary to Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited trading as Domo Broadcast Systems (DBS). Any copying or reproduction in any form whatsoever is prohibited without the written permission of DTC. © 2022 Copyright Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Advanced>Misc Page ......................5-26 Upload Page ........................5-29 OLED Display Control ..............6-30 Introduction ......................... 6-30 Control Buttons ........................6-30 OLED Display Menu ......................6-31 Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-3 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 5 Repairs and Alterations ...................... 9-43 Caring for your Equipment ....................9-43 Charging ..........................9-43 Working with Lithium Batteries ................... 9-43 Cleaning ..........................9-44 Storage ..........................9-44 Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-4 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    The small size and ultra-low power consumption make the DBS Nano PRO TX ideal for UAV Octocopter installations, enabling true long range HD broadcasting from these increasingly popular devices for the first time.
  • Page 7: Product Package

    Barrel Booster Amplifier 1W 6.40-7.00GHz BAMP-1W-700750 Barrel Booster Amplifier 1W 7.00-7.50GHz BRK-NPRO-NTYPE Nano PRO antenna adapter bracket BRK-NPRO-VLAB-AB Nano PRO AB-mount clamshell BRK-NPRO-VLAB-V Nano PRO V-mount clamshell Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2-2 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 8: Licensing Options

    DBSNPROTX-550600 DBS Nano PRO Transmitter 5.50-6.00GHz DBSNPROTX-650700 DBS Nano PRO Transmitter 6.50-7.00GHz DBSNPROTX-680730 DBS Nano PRO Transmitter 6.80-7.30GHz DBSNPROTX-700750 DBS Nano PRO Transmitter 7.00-7.50GHz Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2-3 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 9: Connections, Controls, And Indicators

    RF Status LED Tri-colour LED indicator.  Amber = booting  = RF output off  Green = RF output on Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-4 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 10: Bottom Panel

    Micro BNC interface available from https://www.cambridgeelectronics.com/. Part numbers are given below:  XKT-8014-GGA – DIN1.0/2.3 interface  XKT-D000-GGAY – Micro BNC interface Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-5 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 11: Oled Display And Control

    On the side panel there is a USB-micro control port socket for configuring the unit using the Device Controller application. Connect a USB-micro to USB type A cable from the Nano PRO TX to a PC or laptop. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-6 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 12: Antenna Adaptor / Camera Mount Bracket

    The optional antenna adaptor bracket also has a Hot Shoe wedge to allow the Nano PRO TX to mount to any camera with this fitting as illustrated in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2: Bracket Showing Camera Mount Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-7 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 13: Battery Mount Clamshell

    Section 2.3. An illustration of a V-mount clamshell is given in Figure 3-2. If this is a requirement, please contact DBS to arrange assembly and integration. Figure 3-3: Nano PRO TX Clamshell – V-Mount Option Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-8 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 14: Pinout

    Hirose 6-way plug (male) – HR10-7P-6P(73) Function Audio Left+ Audio Left- Audio Right+ Audio Right- 3-way XLR (female) x 2 – RS 405-590 Function Audio Left/Right+ Audio Left/Right- Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-9 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 15 4-way XLR (male) – RS 457-869 Function Vin (6-17VDC, 12V nom.) 9-way D-sub (female) – RS 765-9555 Function RS-232 Ctrl Tx RS-232 Ctrl Rx Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-10 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Power DBS Nano PRO TX does not have a power switch, it is powered up as soon as the power source is connected. Before removing power, ensure the device is not in sleep mode, see Section 5.3.1.
  • Page 17: Device Controller

    IMPORTANT: If using serial communications, you must enter Remote Control mode from the OLED display, see Section 6.3.4. Double-click the Device Controller desktop shortcut on the PC to open the application and click the connection button. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-12 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 18 Click Connect to establish communications. Device Controller reads the Nano PRO TX settings and opens the primary page. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-13 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 19: Device Controller Operation

    The Primary page allows quick configuration of key parameters without needing to go to the Advanced setup pages. 5.2.1 Presets Up to sixteen preset configurations can be stored. The blue button is the currently active preset. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-14 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 20 The Upload page details how to upgrade the Nano PRO TX software or licenses, see Section 5.8 for details. Upgrade files will be provided by DBS. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-15 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 21: Advanced>Unit Page

    Relay – disables local services and only passes ASI. Current ANC bitrate SDI cameras/sources may include ancillary metadata. This data is identified in the service as ANC. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-16 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 22 Some functions are enabled by licensing. If there is a feature which you require which has not been license, please call Technical Support and this will be sorted for you. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-17...
  • Page 23: Advanced>Modulation Page

    CAUTION: When an external power amplifier is attached to the TX, ensure the output power does not overdrive the amplifier input. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-18 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 24 The guard interval is an extension of the RF symbol period to give immunity to reflections. 1/32 – deals with fast reflections. More data, less range. 1/4 – deals with slower reflections. Less data, more range. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-19 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 25 Revision: 1.0 DBS Nano PRO Transmitter User Guide Figure 5-1: Dual Pedestal Spectrum Analyser Plot Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-20 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 26: Advanced>Audio Page

    Generally, higher rates produce better audio quality. MPEG audio bitrate Generally, higher bitrates produce better audio quality. Encoder mode Selects the encoding mode; Stereo, Left, Right, Dual Mono. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-21 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 27 SDI Audio SDI provides 16 channels of embedded audio in four groups of two pairs. This should be left at default unless an advanced user. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-22 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 28: Advanced>Video Page

    SDI is the only valid option for the Nano PRO TX. Video source format Select the video source format that matches the camera input. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-23 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 29 ANC encoder enable SDI ancillary data is an optional license feature. SDI cameras/sources may include ancillary metadata. Set to On to add ancillary data. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-24 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 30 Compatibility This should be left at No unless an advanced user. Set to Yes as a compatibility requirement for some video management systems (VMS). Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-25 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 31: Advanced>Misc Page

    The speed of data transfer. The transmit/receive devices must use the same setting. Data format The data and parity bit. The transmit/receive devices must use the same settings. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-26 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 32 OSD heartbeat Adds a pulsing symbol to the video output. This may be helpful in images with no discernible movement. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-27 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 33 (PMT). For each program, there is one PMT. Data PID Metadata PID PIDs can be edited but should be left to default unless an advanced ANC PID user. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-28 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 34: Upload Page

    The Upload button will turn orange. Click the Upload button to initiate the upgrade. Upload status will be displayed on the page. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-29 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 35: Oled Display Control

    Press the button to select a chosen menu or parameter.  To edit a parameter, use the up/down and left/right buttons to change the setting as applicable. Press to enter the changed value. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-30 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 36: Oled Display Menu

    Status – press the right button to take you back to the Status menu  Configuration – see Section 6.3.2  Preset – see Section 6.3.3  Unit – see Section 6.3.4 Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-31 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 37 Patt. Mode As for Device Controller, see Section 5.7.2. As for Device Controller, see Section 5.7.2. Remux As for Device Controller, see Section 5.3.1. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-32 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 38 As for Device Controller, see Section 5.7.1. Mode Set data priority for Low Bitrate or Low Delay. Metadata As for Device Controller, see Section 5.6.1 (ANC Encoder Enable). Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-33 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 39 Note: Up to sixteen preset configurations can be stored and configured. Sub-menu Notes Preset Number The preset number is the currently active preset. Preset Name The preset name cannot be configured. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-34 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 40 Tera Term see Section 7.2 for details. Restore Defaults Press Enter to restore the device to factory default settings. As for Device Controller, see Section 5.3.3. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-35 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 41: Oled Display Upgrade

    Stop – 1 bit  Flow control – Xon/Xoff 3. Power up the unit and press the ‘u’ key. The terminal display should read the following: Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-36 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 42 Binary box is not ticked and select Open to start the upgrade. 6. The upgrade progress will be displayed. 7. An Upgrade Successful message will appear on completion and the unit will reboot. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-37 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 43: Appendix A - Reference Material

    2.0mW 100mW 2.5mW 126mW 3.2mW 158mW 200mW 250mW 316mW 398mW 10mW 500mW 13mW 630mW 16mW 800mW 20mW 1.0W 25mW 1.3W 32mW 1.6W 40mW 2.0W Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 7-38 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 44: Software Upgrade Via A Terminal Program

    6. When the file transfer is complete, the NTX will respond on Tera Term with a series of messages. Verifying followed by Programming with progress characters. 7. When programming is complete, the NTX will reboot. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 7-39 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 45: Appendix B - After Sales Support

    If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g., PU/PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 8-40...
  • Page 46 8.3.5 Send the Box to DTC Send the box using your normal shipping process. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 8-41 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 47: Appendix C - Safety And Maintenance

    Observe caution when locating the device at height, for example on a mast. Ensure the unit is well secured to prevent it falling and injuring personnel. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-42 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 48: Repairs And Alterations

    For extended periods of storage (more than one year), charge before storage and recharge every six to nine months.  Always fully recharge the battery after any storage period greater than one month before use. Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-43 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 49: Cleaning

    Store units and battery packs in a cool, dry area at room temperature (22°C)  Do not store units and/or batteries in active chargers Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-44 Commercial in Confidence...

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