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ECRESO FM AiO SERIES
USER MANUAL
87.5 – 108 MHz
FM TRANSMITTER
Date: 2023/06/01
Version: 3.1.x
WorldCast Systems
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www.worldcastsystems.com
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  • Page 1 ECRESO FM AiO SERIES USER MANUAL 87.5 – 108 MHz FM TRANSMITTER Date: 2023/06/01 Version: 3.1.x WorldCast Systems web: www.worldcastsystems.com - e-mail: contact@worldcastsystems.com...
  • Page 2 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 WorldCast Systems, hereby, certifies that ECRESO FM transmitters comply with the dispositions of applicable European Community Directives. A copy of the complete certificates of conformance can be found on the website www.worldcastsystems.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ......................... 8 1.1. About WorldCast Systems ......................8 1.2. Before you start ..........................9 1.2.1. Safety precautions ........................9 1.2.2. Factory guarantee ........................ 10 2. DESCRIPTION ........................... 11 2.1.
  • Page 4 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5. OPERATION AND PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION ................35 5.1. Overview ............................. 35 5.2. Local mode ..........................35 5.3. How to set the inputs ........................36 5.4. Main indicators ........................... 36 5.5. Transmitter configuration......................37 5.6.
  • Page 5 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.6. SmartFM Menu ........................82 6.3.7. Inputs Menu ......................... 82 6.3.8. Modulation Menu ........................ 85 6.3.9. Stereo encoder Menu......................86 6.3.10. Sound Process Menu ......................86 6.3.11. RDS Menu ........................... 86 6.3.12. Maintenance Menu ......................87 6.3.13.
  • Page 6 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6.2. Full RDS – Global ........................ 133 8.6.3. Full RDS - DSN ........................134 8.6.4. Full RDS – RT Plus ....................... 136 8.6.5. Full RDS – ODA ........................137 8.6.6. UECP ........................... 138 8.6.7.
  • Page 7 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 10.2.2. Remote control function pinout ..................174 10.2.3. Remote monitoring function pinout ................174 10.2.4. Physical representation of the GPIOs ................176 10.2.5. Management using serial commands ................177 10.3. Analog GPIO board ........................178 10.3.1.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. About WorldCast Systems WorldCast Systems is a leading solution provider with over 60 years of experience in media and broadcast. Our solutions and services cover the entire broadcast chain from field contribution, to audio/video distribution over IP, FM transmission, RDS encoding, signal measurement, telemetry, antenna management, and remote monitoring and control.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 What We Value • 360° Innovation o Collegial Management o Design Thinking o Future-Ready Designs o Agile Method • Enhancing The Customer Experience o Great User Experience o Simplicity o Product and Service Excellence o Quality ISO 9001 •...

  • Page 10: Factory Guarantee

    1.2.2. Factory guarantee WorldCast Systems offers a standard three-year warranty on parts and workmanship from the date the transmitter is received. WorldCast Systems also offers on compact transmitters of the range a ten-year warranty.

  • Page 11: Description

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 2. DESCRIPTION 2.1. General description The AiO Series is the latest generation of Ecreso FM transmitters, designed to lower the Total Cost of Ownership. The new AiO series delivers the highest efficiency on the market. In its standard operations, broadcasters benefit from up to 76% efficiency (AC to RF) and when the patented SmartFM technology is activated, they can further reduce their energy consumption by up to 40%.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 • Dynamic RDS: the internal RDS encoder makes it possible to manage RDS parameters (PI, PS, TP, TA, PTY, MS, DI, RT, PTYN, AF, CT) and includes 1 PSN and 2 DSN.

  • Page 13: Ecreso Fm Description

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 2.3. ECRESO FM Description For optimum protection against corrosion, the Ecreso FM chassis is made of aluminum. 2.3.1. Front panel RF monitoring output RF on/off and local OLED display Navigation mode keys and LEDs...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 2.3.2. Rear panel RF 7/16 output Interlock L&R audio 10 MHz and 1 PPS GPIO slot Mains inputs (or AES3) inputs (SFN option) (option) AES1 and AES2 MPX/SCA1 Communication Ground inputs MPX/SCA2...

  • Page 15: Opened Cover

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 2.3.3. Opened cover Ecreso FM 100W AiO Series Micro- processor Audio inputs Microcontroller board board RF output Mains input detection board Main board RF bloc Surge protector (option) Output filter Auxiliary power supply Page 15 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 16 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Ecreso FM 600W-1kW AiO Series Micro- processor Audio inputs Microcontroller board board RF output Mains input detection board Main board RF bloc Surge protector (option) Output filter Auxiliary power supply Page 16 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 17 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 ECRESO FM 100W AiO Series main board Page 17 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 – www.worldcastsystems.com – contact@worldcastsystems.com...
  • Page 18 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 ECRESO FM 600W-1kW AiO Series main board Page 18 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 – www.worldcastsystems.com – contact@worldcastsystems.com...
  • Page 19 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 AES board Analog audio board MPX/1 9kHz board Page 19 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 – www.worldcastsystems.com – contact@worldcastsystems.com...
  • Page 20 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Micro-processor board Page 20 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 – www.worldcastsystems.com – contact@worldcastsystems.com...

  • Page 21: Synoptic Diagram

    The surge protector used by WorldCast Systems includes multi-MOV technology and a gas discharge tube (GDT) giving a very high protection and very low parasitic capacitance and leakage currents.

  • Page 22: Protection Against High Temperature

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 • Software protection: The software protection prevents the transmitter to reach a given reflected power value by blocking the control or by lowering the power. Transmitter power 100 W 600 W 1 kW...
  • Page 23 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 • Auxiliary power supply: Voltage should be either 5, 12 or -12 V. if the difference between the measured voltage and the nominal voltage is greater than 10%, a Warning alarm is triggered (Alarm Volt Aux).

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. Environmental Nominal operating temperature 5°C to 45°C Maximum operating temperature 0°C to 50°C Warehousing temperature -20°C to +70°C Humidity 5 - 95 % non-condensing relative humidity Altitude Ecreso FM 100W AiO Series...

  • Page 25: Interface Panel

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 3.4. Interface panel Indicators Green LED: CPU activity Red LED: major fault Yellow LED: minor fault Red LED: RF fault (3 dB) Red LED: VSWR fault Green LED: safety interlock Green LED: RF on...

  • Page 26: Stereo Operation

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 3.7. Stereo operation Bandwidth > 20 Hz to 15 kHz @ 0.1 dB 38 kHz discontinuance > 50 dB Stereophonic crosstalk > 50 dB Preemphasis 0 µs, 50 µs or 75 µs 3.8.

  • Page 27: Miscellaneous

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Monitoring (RF Monitor) 10 dBm  3 dB @ 750 W at main output Level 3.11. Miscellaneous Marking CE, FCC Directive and Standards RED 2014/53/UE, 2014/30/UE and 2014/35/UE EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2...

  • Page 28: Starting Up Your Transmitter

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER The transmitter should never be operated without a suitable antenna or test dummy load, and an overall proper installation. Failure to observe this requirement may result in damage to the transmitter that is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 29: Network Configuration

    Though this unit includes a firewall and enforces a password policy, it is up to the user to set it in a secured environment such as a private network, VPN, behind a firewall…WorldCast Systems cannot be held responsible for the consequences of a security breach on the operating network.
  • Page 30 The browser may display a message indicating that the connection is not certified; however, the site is secured (data is encrypted) and you may proceed to access it. To prevent these potential blocking and warning messages, WorldCast Systems now supplies certificates for HTTPS browsing, see the user manual for more information.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Transmitter

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 4.4. Configuring the transmitter Once connected, launch the Configuration Wizard. Enter the name of the transmitter. Select a name that will be easy to identify in a network environment Page 31 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...
  • Page 32 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Select the main audio input and a secondary input if needed. Set the audio input level. Select the RDS input. Select the encoder mode de l’encodeur and the total deviation. Page 32 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 33 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Enable the Sound processor if you wish. The 5B Natural preset is selected by default: neutral and efficient, it embellishes the sound while keeping a spectrum similar to the input source. Enter the frequency and power.

  • Page 34: Getting On Air

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 4.5. Getting on air Disable the RF by pressing the front panel button. Make sure the RF indicator LED is off. Disconnect the load and connect the antenna to the transmitter RF output.

  • Page 35: Operation And Parameters Description

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5. OPERATION AND PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION 5.1. Overview Three interfaces are available to set the transmitter: • The front panel menus for local configuration – see chapter 6 • The serial/Telnet commands for local or remote configuration – see chapter 7 •...

  • Page 36: How To Set The Inputs

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5.3. How to set the inputs As standard, main available audio inputs are: • AES1, AES2: AES/EBU digital audio • ANA L* + ANA R: L+R analog audio. • MPX1, MPX2: analog MPX * ANA L can be used as a 3 AES input.

  • Page 37: Transmitter Configuration

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Interlock (TX.INTERLOCK) This indicator is green when the safety loop is closed. 5.5. Transmitter configuration These parameters are available as: Front panel * TX PARAMETERS menu see section 6.3.4 Serial commands TX and CONF see sections 7.2.3 and 7.2.4...

  • Page 38: Synchro

    Transmitter/SmartFM page see section 8.8.5  SmartFM is a worldwide patented technology developed by WorldCast Systems.  SmartFM is an option. If the license is not present, the function cannot be enabled. SmartFM is the first artificial intelligence dedicated to the FM radio listener experience. SmartFM can: •...
  • Page 39 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 SmartFM status (STAT.SFM.ACT) – read This parameter indicates whether SmartFM is enabled. It differs from the Activation parameter which indicates whether the license is present. Off/On SmartFM strategy (CONF.SFM.MODE) – read/write Five broadcasting strategies are available to meet the distinct needs of broadcasters. These strategies may dramatically reduce OPEX without affecting the listening experience, including at coverage limits.

  • Page 40: Input Settings

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Boost (TX.PFWD.BOOST) – read * This parameter gives the boost in Wh since SmartFM was first used (on web page and front panel), or instantaneously (with serial command). 5.8. Input settings These parameters are available as:...
  • Page 41 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Silence threshold (INPUT.AESn.SW.THRESH) – read/write With this parameter, set the silence threshold level on the selected channel. In dBr when units are in relative mode; in dBFS or dBu when units are in absolute mode (see definition of modes section 5.15).

  • Page 42: Analog Audio Input- Ana1

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Custom audio alarm (INPUT.AESn.LOST) – read/write With this parameter, set whether a loss of audio on this input should trigger an alarm. Off/On Audio alarm trigger (INPUT.AESn.ALARM) – read/write With this parameter, set the type of alarm triggered by a loss of audio: none, warning or fault. If the custom alarm is enabled on a given input and the triggering type is NONE, in case of loss of audio, the transmitter will neither be in fault nor in warning, however, the alarm will be triggered.

  • Page 43: Analog Mpx Inputs - Mpx1, Mpx2

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5.8.3. Analog MPX inputs – MPX1, MPX2 Analog MPX input parameters are as follows: • Level (INPUT.MPXn.LEVEL) – read/write • Silence detection delay (INPUT.MPXn.SW.DELAY) – read/write • Silence threshold (INPUT.MPXn.SW.THRESH) – read/write •...

  • Page 44: Ip Decoder Input

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Frequency (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.FREQ) – read/write With this parameter, set the internal generator audio frequency. From 0 to 100000.00 Hz Preaccentuation (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.PREAC) – read/write With this parameter, set the pre-emphasis. Select 0 µs is the audio signal is pre-emphasized before getting to the transmitter.
  • Page 45 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Codec Select the algorithm according to the incoming stream. With Auto-detect, the algorithm is selected automatically. Codec configuration This settings gives the bit rate, the mode and the sampling rate. The options vary according to the selected algorithm.

  • Page 46: Encoder Settings

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5.9. Encoder settings These parameters are available as: Front panel * MODULATION and STEREO see sections 6.3.8 and 6.3.9 ENCODER menus Serial commands CONF and CODER see sections 7.2.4 and 7.2.9 Embedded web site Modulation/Stereo encoder see section 8.7.3...
  • Page 47 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 RDS backup (CODER.BACKUP.RDS) – read/write With this parameter, set the RDS backup source. MPX1, MPX2, INTERNAL, AUTO or OFF SCA source (CODER.SELECT.SCA) – read/write With this parameter, set the SCA component source of the broadcast signal. The AUTO mode selects the SCA source according to the current audio source.
  • Page 48 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Audio deviation (CONF.DEV.AUDIO) – read/write With this parameter, set the maximum audio deviation in kHz generated when the audio source is at the nominal level (the nominal level is set with the LEVEL parameter of the menus: LINE1, LINE2, MPX1 or MPX2).
  • Page 49 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 RDS = 4.0 kHz If the RDS is disabled: Audio = 63.5 + 4 = 67.5 kHz Pilot = 7.5 kHz In the case of MPX inputs, if the RDS is disabled, the audio cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 50: Fsk Parameters

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 19 kHz output level (CODER.19KOUT.LEVEL) – read/write With this parameter, enable/disable the rear panel 19 kHz clock and set its output level. 0=off; between 1 and 7: set a level between 0.9 and 1.1 V peak-to-peak. 5 corresponds to 1 V.

  • Page 51: Rds Parameters

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Hard clipper deviation (CONF.DEV.CLIP) – read/write With this parameter, set the MPX hard clipper to prevent any possibility of overmodulation on the modulator itself. This process is carried out digitally right before the RF generation, and is therefore enabled on all the inputs.

  • Page 52: Full Rds - Global Rds Parameters

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5.12.1. Full RDS – Global RDS parameters RDS Activation (RDS.OPMODE) Enable the RDS to send RDS data. When RDS is disabled, the input signal is sent as is to the output. RBDS Mode (RDS.TYPE) Enable the RBDS mode, American standard.
  • Page 53 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 PS Scroll  PS scroll commands include multiple parameters. Center (PS_OPTIONS) When scrolling is done word by word, the encoder may center each word in the receiver screen. Only applicable when ‘Word’ is the chosen increment...

  • Page 54: Full Rds - Dsn

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5.12.2. Full RDS - DSN These parameters are on the RDS/DSN page of the embedded website. Group sequence Order in which groups are sent. It must have at least one 0A group.
  • Page 55 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 is empty by a type 14A group. The next transmission of a type 7A group for which there is no data should be replaced by transmission of a type 6A group or, if the type 6A buffer is empty, by a type 0A group. The following transmission of a type 7A group for which there is no data should be replaced by the alternatives sequence: type 8A, 6A, 14A groups.
  • Page 56 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Enabling EON PSN Each EON PSN can be sent or not. The main PSN is always enabled. PI (RDS.PI) Program Identification: identifying code of the received station. PS (RDS.PS) Program Service name: name of the station in 8 characters.
  • Page 57 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Religion Religious Talk Phone In Personality Travel Public Leisure College Jazz Music Unassigned Country Music Unassigned National Music Unassigned Oldies Music Unassigned Folk Music Unassigned Documentary Weather Alarm Test Emergency Test Alarm Emergency PTYN (RDS.PTYN)

  • Page 58: Full Rds - Rt Plus

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 the list(s), to reduce the time needed for switching to another transmitter. This facility is particularly useful in the case of car and portable radios. With the A method, up to 25 alternative frequencies may be added.
  • Page 59 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 RDS Group (RT_PLUS) RT+ can be sent in groups 1B, 3B, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10B, 11B, 12A, 12B, 13A and 13B. Table of definition of RT+ commands...
  • Page 60 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Category RTplus classes MP3 id3v2 Description PROGRAM.NEXT EPG info program next PROGRAM.PART Part of the current radio show: E.g. one of several parts of the PROGRAM.NOW PROGRAM.HOST Name of the host of the radio show PROGRAM.EDITORIAL_ST...

  • Page 61: Full Rds - Oda

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Category RTplus classes MP3 id3v2 Description GET_DATA Retrieves either via a sms or url-link more data about tag in RT1. (Info request via Point to Point - unicast) 5.12.4. Full RDS - ODA...
  • Page 62 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 MSG2 Some applications require sending 2 messages in sequence. When there is data in MSG2, the RDS encoder sends it. Timeout Timeout on data at the input, in minutes. Data loss at the input for a longer time will cause a 3A group containing this AID and a group equal to 0x1F to be sent.

  • Page 63: Full Rds - Uecp

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Delay • Between the start of the minute (as indicated in the RDS-data stream by the presence of a type 4A group, which must be transmitted to use spinning wheel transmission) and the start of the first time slot it is possible to configure a delay (delay time, Td).

  • Page 64: Dynamic Rds

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Timeout (UECP.UDP.TIMEOUT) Delay in minutes after which the timeout alarm will be triggered if there is no activity (255 = no timeout) Filters The filters allow selection of groups to be sent.
  • Page 65 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 PTY (RDS.MAINDSN.PTY) – read/write With this parameter, set the PTY (Program Type). Select on 32 RDS or RDBS preset codes as given in the table below. From 0 to 31 PTY code...
  • Page 66 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Oldies Music Unassigned Folk Music Unassigned Documentary Weather Alarm Test Emergency Test Alarm Emergency MS (RDS.MAINDSN.MS) – read/write With this parameter, indicate whether the program is Music or Speech to automatically adjust the sound level of the RDS receiver.
  • Page 67 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 TA/TP (RDS.MAINDSN.TATP / RDS.MAINDSN.TA / RDS.MAINDSN.TA) – read/write With this parameter, enable or disable the TA (Traffic Announcement) / TP (Traffic Program). Enabling the TA instantaneously switches an RDS receiver onto road information reports; at the end of the report, the receiver will automatically go back to its former operating state.
  • Page 68 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Two distinct cases are identified: • PS Scroll setting: available with serial commands, the Engi application or with the web site. • Dynamic data transmission: can only be done with the RDS console.
  • Page 69 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Category RTplus classes MP3 id3v2 Description PROGRAM.RADIO Information about radio shows: A link towards another frequency with other content (NOT AF list) May be one tag (keyword##frequency) or two distinctive tags PROGRAM.HOMEPAGE...
  • Page 70 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 • Center (RDS.PSn.CENTER): When scrolling is done word by word, the encoder may center each word in the receiver screen. Only applicable when ‘Word’ is the chosen increment • Increment (RDS.PSn.INCREMENT): Set the number of scrolling characters, from 1 to 8. Scrolling may be done by word (value 0).

  • Page 71: System Parameters

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 In addition to all the RT+ commands listed above, and their redefinitions when available, the following commands can be sent on port 2000: PS_TEXT RT_TEXT PS_RT_TEXT PTYN 5.13. System parameters These parameters are available as:...

  • Page 72: Administration

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5.13.3. Administration Reset to default (SYS.RAZ) This parameter reset the unit to default configuration. With an IP unit, wait for the IP connection to be available before shutting off the unit. After a configuration reset, we recommend you check parameters meant to protect the transmitter: hard clipper activation/deviation and VSWR Trip.

  • Page 73: Alarms

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5.14. Alarms Current alarms are visible: Front panel Alarm menu Only available when at least one alarm is active Serial commands Alarms see section 7.2.7 Embedded web site Header and synoptic see sections 8.3, 8.4.1, 8.7.1 diagrams All alarms can either be ON or OFF.
  • Page 74 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Fan alarm (ALARM.FAN1) This alarm is on when the speed fan is too slow. Critical alarm (ALARM.FAULT) This alarm is on when a critical alarm (3 dB, VSWR) is on. Heatsink alarm (ALARM.HEAT1) This alarm is on when the heatsink temperature around MOSFET is over the set heatsink max temperature.
  • Page 75 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Pressure alarm (ALARM.PRESSURE) This alarm is on when the pressure of the internal sensor is higher than the max threshold. RDS switch alarm (ALARM.RDSSWITCH) This alarm is on when a RDS switch occurred (RDS auto mode only).

  • Page 76: Front Screen Use

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6. FRONT SCREEN USE 6.1. Overview The transmitter can be set using the front panel application. For audio configuration you will use the following menus: • Input: to select the main audio source and secondary audio sources and to set switching criteria between these sources.

  • Page 77: Working Principle

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.2. Working principle Press the Local button on the front panel: the transmitter must be in local mode before parameters can be modified. The key pad on the right of the screen allows you to browse through the menus: If the screen is in standby mode, press any key to reactivate it.

  • Page 78: Structure Of The Ecreso Fm Menus

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3. Structure of the Ecreso FM menus 6.3.1. Overview  Menu and menu items in orange are only visible in Expert mode. STATUS Station name / Freq / Direct Pwr / Ref Pwr / VSWR...
  • Page 79 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 MODULATION Meas peak / Total dv / Audio dev / Pilot dev RDS dev / SCA dev STEREO ENCODER Coder mode RDS Phase / 19 kHz out level SOUND PROCESSOR Bypass / Preset name / Current...
  • Page 80 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 SYSTEM REBOOT TCPIP REBOOT CONTROL REBOOT ALL FACTORY RESET DATE/TIME Date / Time CONFIGURATION LCD MENUS Reflected pwr protection criticity / Unit display / Pwr display SDCARD Present / Mounted / Eject / Fault...

  • Page 81: Status Menu

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.2. Status Menu When there is no alarm, the first few screens provide a general overview of the transmitter's status by showing the main measurements. They vary depending on the transmitter's options and configured inputs.

  • Page 82: Main Menus

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.4. Main Menus Press the Check button to display the Main Menu, then use the up and down arrows to scroll through the menus. The menus vary depending on the options installed on the transmitter and its status.
  • Page 83 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.7.1. Inputs/Selection Sub-menu This menu displays a sub-menu: Audio Sub-menu:  → On this menu, set up to 6 audio backup sources (BACKUP 1 BACKUP 6). RDS Sub-menu: SCA Sub-menu: Page 83 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 84 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.7.2. Ana1 Sub-menu  Silence threshold, delay, back delay, silence mode and filter are only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.7.3. AES1 / AES2 / AES3 Sub-menu  Silence threshold, delay, back delay, silence mode, synchro loss and filter are only visible in Expert mode.

  • Page 85: Modulation Menu

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.7.5. MPX1 / MPX2 Sub-menu  Silence threshold, delay and back delay are only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.7.6. Generator Sub-menu  This menu is only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.8. Modulation Menu ...

  • Page 86: Stereo Encoder Menu

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.9. Stereo encoder Menu  RDS phase and 19 kHz output level are only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.10. Sound Process Menu  This menu is only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.11. RDS Menu ...

  • Page 87: Maintenance Menu

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.11.2. Current RDS / Backup RDS Sub-menus 6.3.11.3. UECP addresses Sub-menu  Uniquement en Full RDS. 6.3.12. Maintenance Menu  This menu is only visible in Expert mode. This menu displays a sub-menu: 6.3.12.1.

  • Page 88: Com Menu

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.12.2. Preamplifier Sub-menu 6.3.12.3. PA1 Sub-menu 6.3.12.4. PSU1 Sub-menu 6.3.13. Com Menu This menu displays a sub-menu: Page 88 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...
  • Page 89 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023  COM, Network Ports and CAN Bus menus are only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.13.1. COM1 / COM2 Sub-menus  This menu is only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.13.2. ETH0 / ETH1 Sub-menus 6.3.13.3.

  • Page 90: System Menu

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.13.5. CAN Sub-menu  This menu is only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.14. System Menu This menu displays a sub-menu:  Reboot, Factory reset, Date/time, SD card et Licenses menus are only visible in Expert mode.
  • Page 91 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.14.2. Date/Time Sub-menu  This menu is only visible in Expert mode. 6.3.14.3. Configuration Sub-menu  The above parameters are only visible in Expert mode, except for the LCD Menus. 6.3.14.4. SD card Sub-menu ...
  • Page 92 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6.3.14.6. About Sub-menu  The above parameters are only visible in Expert mode, except for the serial number and the software release. Page 92 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 93: Serial & Telnet Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 7. SERIAL & TELNET COMMANDS 7.1. Working principle Ecreso FM has a serial interface. The physical connection is done using the USB port (COM0 port) on the front panel. A common computer with an RS 232 interface (example: PC+ Windows + PuTTY) is all you need to send commands.
  • Page 94 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 To set a parameter, type the command name, the equal sign, the new value and press the <Enter> key. Example: To set the transmitter working mode (local or remote), type: CONF.MODE=LOCAL The answer: will indicate the command has been implemented.

  • Page 95: Ecreso Fm Serial Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 7.2. Ecreso FM serial commands 7.2.1. System commands Access Possible value on the serial port of NAME Comments (R/W) the unit Logs the user and allows them to update XXXX,X=[0…z] "LOGGED" or "NOT variables if the password is correct.
  • Page 96 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial port of NAME Comments (R/W) the unit "AMB" or "FAN1" or "VOLT" or SYS.GPIO.CONF2 "HEAT" or "FAN2" or "CURRENT" or Sets the RC ANA4 on an analog GPIO board "PWR"...
  • Page 97 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial port of NAME Comments (R/W) the unit SYS.RST Reset of all parameters. Request the removal of the µSD card. This SYS.SDC.EJECT "YES" or "NO" command can only be sent locally.

  • Page 98: Measurement Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 7.2.2. Measurement commands Greyed out commands are Ecreso FM only commands. Commands in bold are Ecreso FM Amplifier and Ecreso FM with integrated amplifier (300 W to 2000 W) only commands. Commands followed by two stars (**) are available with modules sold in v.1.2.2 or higher.

  • Page 99: Transmitter Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 7.2.3. Transmitter commands Commands available both as TX and CONF are followed by a star (*). For Ecreso FM transmitters who are not controlled by a central unit (Ecreso Control Unit), use TX commands.

  • Page 100: Configuration Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit TX.VSWR_DB XXXX.X X=[0..9] VSWR measure in dB. Ex: “1.2” => 1.2 dB Sets the triggering threshold for the VSWR alarm. Must be of TX.VSWR.MAX *...

  • Page 101: Amplifier Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial port NAME Comments (R/W) of the unit CONF.SP.PRESET.NAME XXXX X=[0..9;A…Z] Returns/edits the name of the current preset CONF.SP.PRESET.NAME.n XXXX X=[0..9;A…Z] Returns/edits the name of preset n. n = 1 to 12 CONF.STATE.CLIP...

  • Page 102: Alarm Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit PSU1.MEAS.AMB XX=[0..9] Measures the ambiant temperature in Celsius degrees PSU1.MEAS.CUR1 XX.XXX=[0..9] Measures the input current in amperes PSU1.MEAS.CUR2 XX.XXX=[0..9] Measures the output current in amperes PSU1.MEAS.FAN1.SPEED...
  • Page 103 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial port NAME Comments (R/W) of the unit ON => The heatsink temperature around MOSFET1 ALARM.HEAT1 "ON" or "OFF" is over the set heatsink max temperature (CONF.HEAT.MAX) ON =>...

  • Page 104: Input Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 7.2.8. Input commands These commands are Ecreso FM only commands. Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit Commands for AES1, AES2 and AES3 inputs (n = 1, 2 or 3) "NONE"...
  • Page 105 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit INPUT.ANA1.PRESENCE "NONE" or "L" or "R" or "L&R" Indicates audio/MPX signals are present on the input Gives the right audio input max peak value over 100 INPUT.ANA1.RIGHT.PEAK...
  • Page 106 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit INPUT.AUDIOGEN.LEVEL2 -100.00 ~ 12.00 Audio level in dB INPUT.AUDIOGEN.PREAC "0" or "50" or "75" Sets the value of the pre-emphasis OFF"...
  • Page 107 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit Sets on which channel silence detection must be INPUT.PLAYER.SW.SILENCE L or R or ANY or BOTH conducted for the audio input: L, R, L or R (ANY), L and R (BOTH) INPUT.PLAYER.SW.THRESH...

  • Page 108: Encoder Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 7.2.9. Encoder commands These commands are Ecreso FM only commands. Access Possible value on the serial port of the NAME Comments (R/W) unit Enables/disables and sets the rear panel 19 CODER.19KOUT.LEVEL 0…8; 0=OFF...
  • Page 109 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 CONF.OUTPUTA.METHOD MUTE or RDS or MPX Sets output A and output B components: or MPX+RDS MPX+RDS, RDS, MPX or nothing (MUTE) CONF.OUTPUTB.METHOD RDS commands General commands RDS.OPMODE 0 or 1 Enables (1) / disables (0) the RDS...
  • Page 110 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 RDS.DSN From 0 to 10 Sets the DSN number for which the following commands will be applied. 0 applies the commands on the current DSN. It this command is not sent, the DSN commands are applied to the current DSN.
  • Page 111 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 RDS.AF Alternative frequency list. Regional frequencies are in parenthesis. Default unit is the MHz, add ‘k’ for low and medium frequencies (ex: 250k for 250 kHz) Method A: list of frequencies separated by semi-colon.
  • Page 112 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Radiotext commands RT_PLUS 3, 7, 9 to 19, 21 to 27, Enables RT+ for the RDS groups which includes or 0 it (only for groups 3, 7, 9 to 19, 21 to 27). 0 removes the assigned group.

  • Page 113: Dynamic Rds Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 UECP.TCP1.MODE UNI / BIREQ / BI UECP mode, one-way, bidirectional requested or spontaneous UECP.TCP2.MODE UECP.TCP1.TIMEOUT From 1 to 254 / OFF Timeout before alarm UECP.TCP2.TIMEOUT Network commands PING Tests network access. Respond PONG in case of success IP.ADDR...
  • Page 114 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Possible value Access NAME on the serial Comments (R/W) port of the unit ascii Dynamically sets the first line of PS text. Text with Tags PS_TEXT [0x21…0x7E] <ITEM.TITLE>, <ITEM.ARTIST>, … Equivalent to RDS.PS1.TXT XX,…,XX...
  • Page 115 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Possible value Access NAME on the serial Comments (R/W) port of the unit Sets the command that modifies <INFO.DATE_TIME>; default RDS.INFO.DATE_TIME.STR [A…Z] value: DATETIME Sets the command that modifies <INFO.EVENT>; default value: RDS.INFO.EVENT.STR...
  • Page 116 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Possible value Access NAME on the serial Comments (R/W) port of the unit XX,…,XX List of alternative frequencies (26 max). Enter frequencies as 5 RDS.MAINDSN.AF XX=[87.5 ~108.0] character values. Ex: 89.70 or 103.2 Numerical function that drives an RDS receiver’s audio stage to...
  • Page 117 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Possible value Access NAME on the serial Comments (R/W) port of the unit ascii Dynamically sets the n PS scroll line. Text with Tags RDS.PSn.TEXT [0x21…0x7E] <ITEM.TITLE>, <ITEM.ARTIST>, … (n = 1 to 8) RDS.PSn.TRUNCATE...

  • Page 118: Status Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 7.2.12. Status commands Commands in bold are Ecreso FM Amplifier and Ecreso FM with integrated amplifier (300 W to 2000 W) only commands. Access Possible value on the serial NAME Comments (R/W) port of the unit STAT.10M...

  • Page 119: The Embedded Website

    The browser may display a message indicating that the connection is not certified; however, the site is secured (data is encrypted) and you may proceed to access it. To prevent these potential blocking and warning messages, WorldCast Systems now supplies a certificate for HTTPS browsing, see section 8.9.2 for more information.

  • Page 120: Application Overview

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 A 3 month trial period is offered for all Ecreso FM optional licenses. The following display pops up if you have less than 30 days on one of the temporary licenses: Please see section 8.9.7 and appendix A for more information on managing options.
  • Page 121 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Current 3 dB alarm -3DB Current 1 dB alarm Current VSWR alarm VSWR Interlock not present INTERLOCK Interlock present INTERLOCK RF disabled RF enabled SmartFM disabled SmartFM SmartFM enabled SmartFM On the right of this bar, the frequency and the power of the transmitters are also indicated.
  • Page 122 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 The left menu is visible on all pages: Pages are organized in eight sections: • Status • Maintenance • • Modulation • Transmitter • System • Configuration wizard Sub-menus for each section can be displayed or hidden...

  • Page 123: Status

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 When a value has been modified but has not been saved yet, the background color of the field is yellow A red frame indicates a value that is out of range. The site is responsive and can be viewed on a mobile device.
  • Page 124 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 SmartFM Modulator Opens the Transmitter / SmartFM page Opens the Modulation / Stereo Encoder page initialization warning fault Amplifier Power Setting / Reflected Power / VSWR Opens the Maintenance / PA page...

  • Page 125: Advanced Measurements

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.4.2. Advanced measurements Path: Status/Advanced measurements Four graphics are available on this page: • RF spectrum • Current spectrum for one of the inputs • MPX output • Audio level A click on a point on the graph displays the frequency and the corresponding level.

  • Page 126: Graphical History

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.4.3. Graphical history Path: Status/Graphical history This page displays measurements over the last day (default view), the last hour, the last week or over the specified dates. Three graphics can be selected on the page amongst: •...

  • Page 127: Event Log

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Clicking on a point on a curve displays the exact date and time of the point, and a set of relevant values for the selected curve 8.4.4. Event log Path: Status/Event log View the last 1000 events on this page.
  • Page 128 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 • Configuration These events give the parameter that was modified (Event) and the new value for that parameter (Description). The transmitter configuration has been changed, the power is now set to 750 W.

  • Page 129: Maintenance

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.5. Maintenance 8.5.1. Monitoring Path: Maintenance/Monitoring This page allows you to view the physical status of the transmitter. All indicators are grey if the state is normal, and yellow in case of a warning type alarm or red in case of a fault type alarm on the given parameter.

  • Page 130: Power Supply

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.5.3. Power supply Path: Maintenance/PSU This page allows you to view the physical status of the main PSU. All indicators are grey if the state is normal, and yellow in case of a warning type alarm or red in case of a fault type alarm on the given parameter.

  • Page 131: Codec

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.5.4. Codec Path: Maintenance/Codec This page allows you to view the status of the codec.  It is only available when the option is enabled! Please refer to parameter descriptions sections 5.8.6 for more details.

  • Page 132: Rds

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6. RDS  The RDS data setting is only available if an RDS license is present on the unit. The functions related to each license, Full RDS license and Dynamic RDS license are detailed below.

  • Page 133: Full Rds - Global

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6.2. Full RDS – Global Path: RDS/Global Set RDS parameters on this page. Global RDS parameters are described section 5.12.1. Page 133 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 134: Full Rds - Dsn

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6.3. Full RDS - DSN Path: RDS/DSN On this page set DSN, parameters are described section 5.12.2. With the Full RDS option, you may set up to 10 DSN. This page displays them. Click on one DSN in the list to display its details.
  • Page 135 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 You may add up to 10 PSN (1 main PSN principal + 9 EON PSN).  Save after the creation of each PSN. To set alternative frequencies with method A, simply enter frequencies separated with spaces With method B, enter the tuning frequency then the alternative frequency.

  • Page 136: Full Rds - Rt Plus

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6.4. Full RDS – RT Plus Path: RDS/RT Plus RT Plus parameters are described section 5.12.3. RT Plus Auto Generation: This feature allows RT+ frames to be injected directly into the ODA according to tags set on this page. If the box is not checked, the standard is applied: information is sent via UECP and the encoder does not inject frames in the ODA.

  • Page 137: Full Rds - Oda

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6.5. Full RDS – ODA Path: RDS/ODA ODA parameters are described section 5.12.4. To add an ODA, click and enter the group number. You will have to check that the group is included in the group sequence and add it if needed.

  • Page 138: Uecp

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6.6. UECP Path: RDS/UECP UECP parameters are described section 5.12.5.  The individual address (the first one in the UECP Addresses section) cannot be set on the Web interface. It can only be set via Telnet or the front panel application.

  • Page 139: Dynamic Rds - Static Encoder

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6.7. Dynamic RDS - Static encoder Path: RDS/Settings Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.12.6 for more details.  Settings  Enter the ID of the main and the alternate DSN. Check the box ‘Clock time’ to send the time in the 4A group. Specify an offset if needed.
  • Page 140 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023  Main DSN / Alternate DSN Path: RDS/Static Encoder/Main DSN (or Alternate DSN) Set DSN parameters on these pages. The definition of selected PTY, DI and TA/TP codes appears on the screen. They are also available section 5.12.6.

  • Page 141: Dynamic Encoder

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.6.8. Dynamic Encoder The dynamic encoder can be set using serial commands (see section 7.2.12) or the web interface but not with the front panel. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.12.6 (PS Scroll) for more details.
  • Page 142 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 TAG pages Path: RDS/Dynamic Encoder/Items Tags (or Info Tags or Miscellaneous Tags) Dynamic fields presented on the ‘Items Tags’, ‘Info Tags’ and ‘Miscellaneous Tags’ pages display current data in the left column and automation command definitions in the right column. Definitions should be configured to match commands of the automation software application.

  • Page 143: Modulation

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.7. Modulation 8.7.1. Synoptic diagram Chemin: Modulation/Synoptic diagram This page gives a detailed view of the audio sources. Audio input Sound processor Opens the Modulation / Input settings page Opens the page Modulation / Sound Processor Le nom du preset actif est affiché...

  • Page 144: Input Settings

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Stereo Deviations , in kHz and % Opens the Modulation / Stereo Encoder page STEREO MONO NONE 8.7.2. Input settings Path: Modulation/Input Settings Set up the inputs on this page. Refer to the description of the parameters in section 5.8 for more details.
  • Page 145 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Audio backup: The player can be used as audio backup. The source is either coming from a file be stored on the transmitter’s µSD card, or from a stream. - 4 dB With a file: Select the file mode and click on the file name (“Title”) to manage the content of the µSD drive.
  • Page 146 When the Player is enabled, the selected file will play in loop and its name will be displayed as “Now playing”. With a stream: The Ecreso FM AiO Series supports the Icecast and SHOUTcast formats. Select the stream mode and set the stream URL. Page 146 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 147 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 IP decoder:  Advanced settings (framed above) are hidden by default. Page 147 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 148: Stereo Encoder

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.7.3. Stereo encoder Path: Modulation/Stereo Encoder  Advanced settings (framed above) are hidden by default. On this page, set: • Audio sources, main and backups, • RDS and SCA sources • Deviation Please refer to parameter descriptions sections 5.9 for more details.

  • Page 149: Sound Processor

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.7.5. Sound Processor Path: Modulation/Sound Processor  Modifications on this page are applied in real time. However, you must use the Save button to store them permanently. See chapter 10 for more details on the sound processor.

  • Page 150: Transmitter

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.8. Transmitter 8.8.1. RF Path: Transmitter/RF On this page: • Enable the RF • View RF readings • Set RF parameters • Set protections • View protection status Please refer to parameter descriptions sections 5.5 for more details.

  • Page 151: Scheduler

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Interlock Interlock not present Interlock present Input fault alam No alarm Fault type alarm on one of the inputs 8.8.2. Scheduler Path: Transmitter/Scheduler With the scheduler, the transmitter settings can be modified a single time, regularly (every day or every week) or when triggered by an event.

  • Page 152: Synchro

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 To lower the transmitter power every night from 1000 W to 750 W, enable two events in the scheduler: • The 1 event at 6:00 am every day launches the command TX.PWR = 1000 •...

  • Page 153: Presets

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.8.4. Presets Path: Transmitter/Presets Manage up to 8 presets on this page. Eight presets are available. For each, manually set the name, frequency, power and 1 dB and 3 dB alarm thresholds or link each preset to a memory saved on the µSD card.
  • Page 154 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 You may override the present content visible and editable on screen.  If the memory on the µSD card is modified, the associated preset will also be changed. On the top of this page, set the current preset and whether it can be switched with GPIOs (optional standard GPIO board).

  • Page 155: Smartfm

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.8.5. SmartFM Path: Transmitter/SmartFM On this page set SmartFM and analyze its results. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.7 for more details.  SmartFM is an option. If the license is not present, the function cannot be enabled.

  • Page 156: System Configuration

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.9. System configuration  System settings changed from the web interface are updated in the unit after a delay of about one minute. 8.9.1. Global settings Path: System/Global Settings Product General information regarding the transmitter: name, serial number, versions…...
  • Page 157 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Click the Browse button to locate it, and once located, click the Upload Patch File button. After the upload process is done, the transmitter’s version can be checked on this page. Depending on the version, the time for upload may vary.
  • Page 158 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Restoring the transmitter configuration: First select elements you wish to restore: • Transmitter and modulation • • System • Network By default, network parameters are unchecked to allow, for example, two transmitters to be configured identically.

  • Page 159: Communication

    Make sure the firewall allows required ports (see section 8.9.3). DNS Servers: DNS configuration is mandatory before using DNS addresses on other configuration pages Miscellaneous To prevent potential blocking and warning messages, WorldCast Systems now supplies certificates for HTTPS browsing. • Download the certificate, •...

  • Page 160: Firewall

    Display security options • Open the certificate manager and import the certification previously downloaded.  This certification is also valid with other WorldCast Systems products of the latest generation. 8.9.3. Firewall Path: System/Firewall Enable the firewall and allow/block the unit’s ports.

  • Page 161: Users

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.9.4. Users This is where web site connection settings can be modified. This page is only visible to administrators. A single account is available by default: the administrator account (Admin / admin by default). The administrator has access to all pages and can modify any information.

  • Page 162: Snmp/Smtp

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.9.5. SNMP/SMTP Path: System/SNMP SMTP SNMP Minutes between Heartbeats: sends the heartbeat every X minutes. This trap makes it possible to check that the unit is connected to the network. Local ports: set the ports on which the traps are sent.
  • Page 163 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 SNMP manager settings The equipment enables multiple addresses to be configured for SNMP notifications. Any of the configured managers can acknowledge traps. The unit is compliant with SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c versions. Notifications can be transmitted as SNMPv1, SNMPv2c or Inform SNMPv2c type traps.

  • Page 164: Alarms

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 “Send mail every” enables the user to send messages in a batch every “X” minutes if desired. When waiting for the time chosen by the user, the unit stores the messages. ...

  • Page 165: License

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 8.9.7. License Path: System/License On this page, view the current licenses, and set new ones. Some options are available either as permanent or as temporary licenses: Sound Processor, RDS, SmartFM and Activation.

  • Page 166: Sound Processor

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 9. SOUND PROCESSOR 9.1. Overview  The 5-band sound processor is a cost option. Without the license, available features are limited. The Ecreso FM features an integrated 5-band sound processor. This fully digital sound processor offers a unique signal quality and outstanding reliability as no additional hardware is required.
  • Page 167 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Wide band Factory Preset Name Description presets WB PROTECT A transparent protection without additional gain or loudness, it only makes sure not to exceed your maximum deviation. WB CLASSICAL To finalize your program in a very soft and purist way.

  • Page 168: Management Using The Web Interface

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 9.3. Management using the web interface The sound processor settings are available on the Transmitter/Modulation/Sound Processor page of the embedded web site. To select a preset, simply click on its name in the list (1). The selected preset is automatically applied.

  • Page 169: Transmitter Settings

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 When exporting, a .sp file including all parameters for the current preset is created and saved locally or on the network. This file can then be imported into another transmitter. Factory presets can be downloaded on the WorldCast Systems website to be reimported if needed.
  • Page 170 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 INPUT STAGE The first vu-meters indicate the audio levels (left and right) at the input of the processor. The units are in dBr, relative to the input level setting of the current audio source. For example, if you feed the analog audio input of the transmitter with a +12 dBu signal and if you configure the corresponding input level setting to 12 dBu as well (see section 5.6), the vu-...
  • Page 171 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 STEREO EFFECT (only available with the Sound processing option) The Stereo FX section controls the stereo of your signal. It is fully compatible with mono contents; no stereo will be generated by the algorithm if there is none at all on your audio source.
  • Page 172 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 settings will result in a more colorful sound. Note that the way the equalizers and enhancers perform, also depends on your original factory preset. FINAL LIMITERS This stage limits the audio to a maximum peak value to prevent the deviation to exceed your setting.

  • Page 173: Remote Control And Monitoring With The Gpio Board

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 10. REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING WITH THE GPIO BOARD 10.1. Introduction This function is available when the optional standard or analog GPIO board is installed on the transmitter. It provides an interface between ECRESO transmitters and external systems. The modules are remotely controlled via “RC”...

  • Page 174: Remote Control Function Pinout

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 10.2.2. Remote control function pinout Function Remote Control Input name Common POWER ON / PRESET 1* OPT1A(20) RC_COMMUN(24) POWER OFF / PRESET 2* OPT2A(8) RC_COMMUN(24) RF ON / PRESET 3* CONF1(21) RC_COMMUN(24)
  • Page 175 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 A closed link indicates valid information when configuration is as in the following table. Default jumper position: Relay Positions Contacts JUMP2[1 ;2] REL_1RT JUMP3[1 ;2] REL2_RT JUMP5[1 ;2] REL3_RT REL4_RT JUMP1[1 ;2] REL6_RT JUMP4[1 ;2]...

  • Page 176: Physical Representation Of The Gpios

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 10.2.4. Physical representation of the GPIOs 12 V floating TC_COMMON power supply Page 176 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 177: Management Using Serial Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 10.2.5. Management using serial commands A set of commands makes it possible to override the control board to modify specific RM outputs and read specific RC inputs. To do so, set the RC you want to control (SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK) and the RM you want information from (SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK).

  • Page 178: Analog Gpio Board

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 xxx1xxxx xx1xxxxx x1xxxxxx However, the format of values returned by serial commands is hexadecimal. You must then convert each 4 digit set as per the following table: Hexadecimal Binary 0000 0001 0010...
  • Page 179 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 • Power on: turns on the transmitter • Power off: turns off the transmitter • RF on: enables the RF • RF off: disables the RF Four analog monitoring functions • Forward power •...

  • Page 180: Remote Control Function Pinout

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 10.3.2. Remote control function pinout Function Remote Control Input name Common POWER ON / PRESET 1* OPT1(20) RC_COMMUN(24) POWER OFF / PRESET 2* OPT2(8) RC_COMMUN(24) RF ON / PRESET 3* OPT3(21) RC_COMMUN(24)
  • Page 181 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Default jumper position: Relay Positions Contacts JUMP2[1 ;2] REL_1RT JUMP3[1 ;2] REL2_RT JUMP5[1 ;2] REL3_RT JUMP1[1 ;2] REL4_RT JUMP4[1 ;2] REL6_RT Jumpers from 1 to 5 (JUMP1 to JUMP5): select the NO or NC contact of the relays.

  • Page 182: Physical Representation Of The Analog Gpios

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 10.3.5. Physical representation of the analog GPIOs OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 OPT4 ANA_OUT_D ANA_OUT_C ANA_OUT_B ANA_OUT_A 12 V floating TC_COMMON power supply Page 182 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 183: Management Using Serial Commands

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 10.3.6. Management using serial commands To configure one of the analog functions, simply associate the desired function to one of the configurable outputs: Access Serial port NAME Comments (R/W) possible value "AMB" or "FAN1" or "VOLT" or Sets the remote monitoring ANA3 on the optional GPIO SYS.GPIO.CONF1...

  • Page 184: Appendix A: Software Option Management

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 APPENDIX A: SOFTWARE OPTION MANAGEMENT A set of options is available for Ecreso FM transmitters. Contact your WorldCast Systems dealer if you wish to install one of them after the initial transmitter purchase.

  • Page 185: Using The Embedded Web Site

    A.1. Using the embedded web site Display the page System/License. Generate a temporary key and click the button to send by mail to WorldCast Systems. Enter the new key sent by WorldCast Systems and apply this new license. Applying or removing a license will disconnect the web interface.

  • Page 186: Using Serial Commands

    $OPTION ACTIVATED If the key is not recognized, the unit will return: WRONG KEY In that case you will need to contact WorldCast Systems. You can check the current options by sending the command: SYS.OPT.LIST The unit will return the list of enabled options, including the new one.

  • Page 187: Appendix B: Adjusting The Impedance Of Analog Inputs

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 APPENDIX B: ADJUSTING THE IMPEDANCE OF ANALOG INPUTS Default impedance of analog inputs is high. It can be set to 600  by jumpers. Before setting the jumpers, make sure that all cables are disconnected. Remove all the screws securing the cover.

  • Page 188: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution The transmitter is unresponsive. All LEDs are on, INIT.CONFIG / TX.CAP are displayed on the LCD A factory reset was done on this transmitter, via the screen. Rebooting has no effect ENGI application or with the SYS.RAZ=RAZ command.
  • Page 189 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Problem Solution I enabled the RF on the transmitter (RF LED ON), power is OK, but the FAULT LED is ON (and not the 3dB LED)  there is a  The audio alarm is set to...

  • Page 190: Appendix D: Maintenance

    Systematically disconnect the transmitter form the main, and disconnect all cables (inputs, interlock, network…) To order spare parts, please contact your WorldCast Systems dealer. D.1. Replacing the fuse Reference for the Ecreso FM AiO Series 10 AT fuse: FXE00019 Required tools • A cross-headed screwdriver 1.

  • Page 191: Changing The Fan

    6. Screw the plexiglass protection back in place with 2 screws. 7. Slide the hood back in place and and screw the 3 screws. D.2. Changing the fan Reference for the Ecreso FM AiO series fan kit: TFS01204 Required tools •...
  • Page 192 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 3. Unplug the fan cable and remove the fan from the module. 4. Unscrew the fan from the support with the Allen key. Inlet flow Support Support + Dust filter screw 5. Mount the new fan (respect inlet flow) on the support with the dust filter.
  • Page 193 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 6. Check Flex Loc’s state on the frame. If they are in bad shape, remove them with pliers and mount the ones included in the kit. Flex-Loc MX01901 7. Install the new fan in the module without damaging the fan cable, and plug the cable.

  • Page 194: Changing The Auxiliary Psu

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 D.3. Changing the auxiliary PSU D.3.1. Ecreso FM 600W-1kW AiO series Reference for the Ecreso FM 600W-1kW AiO series Aux PSU: TFS01208 Required tools • A cross-headed screwdriver Procedure 1. Disconnect all cables on the transmitter and set the module in ESD environment. Unscrew the cover of the module.
  • Page 195 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 4. Unscrew the six screws of the support where the PSU is mounted: 5. Remove the PSU on its support from the product. 6. Unscrew the 2 screws to unite the PSU from the support. Be careful not to lose the washers.
  • Page 196 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 9. Screw back the 5 screws maintaining the support in the frame and the screw maintaining the internal cables. 10. Check there are no lose parts in the module 11. Screw the cover back in place.

  • Page 197: Ecreso Fm 100W Aio Series

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 D.3.2. Ecreso FM 100W AiO series Reference for the Ecreso FM 100W AiO series Aux PSU: TFS01217 Required tools • A cross-headed screwdriver • A six-sided hollow screwdriver Procedure 1. Disconnect all cables on the transmitter and set the module in ESD environment.
  • Page 198 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 5. Screw the new PSU with the spacers, then connect the mains and DC cable. Take care of not misconnecting them. 6. Screw the polycarbonate protection. 7. Make sure there are no loose parts and slide back the lid from the rear before screwing it back.

  • Page 199: Changing The Surge Protector

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 D.4. Changing the surge protector Reference for the Ecreso FM AiO series surge protector + mounting kit: TFS01215 Reference for the Ecreso FM AiO series replacement surge protector: TFS01214 Required tools •...
  • Page 200 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 4. Screw the spacers: Spacers 5. Screw the surge protector on connector J2: Brown wire on L, blue wire on N and yellow/green wire on E. 6. Fix the surge protector on the M3X22 spacers with the mechanical support and the M3x8 spacers: Page 200 Head Office: Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 201 Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 Mechanical support M3X8 spacers 7. Screw the polycarbonate protection back in place: 8. Mount the GPIO board if needed. 9. Close the unit. 10. Turn on the power. Check that the unit starts and that the green LED of the surge protector is lit, as shown in the picture.

  • Page 202: For More Information

    Ecreso FM AiO Series - user manual– 06/2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact: WorldCast Systems Head office: 20, avenue Neil Armstrong - Parc d'Activités J.F. Kennedy 33700 BORDEAUX – MERIGNAC FRANCE Hotline: support@worldcastsystems.com WorldCast Systems Inc 19595 NE 10 Ave, Suite A Miami FL 33179 Hotline: ussupport@worldcastsystems.com...

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