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NanoSDR Pro Transmitter Setup Guide
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  • Page 1 Resource Identifier: 100335 Revision 1.0 NanoSDR Pro Transmitter Setup Guide Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 2: Notice About This Publication

    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. © 2024 Copyright Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Modulator Configuration ..................... 6-28 Appendix A: Reference Material ..........7-29 How to Configure a PC IP Address ..................7-29 dBm to Watts Conversion ....................7-30 Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-2 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 4 Repairs and Alterations ...................... 9-33 Caring for your Equipment ....................9-33 Charging ..........................9-33 Working with Lithium Batteries ................... 9-34 Cleaning ..........................9-34 Storage ..........................9-34 Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-3 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    NanoSDR Pro Transmitter Setup Guide 1. Product Overview Description DBS has built upon the outstanding features of the award-winning Domo NanoHD TX to create the ultimate PoV/miniature broadcast transmitter. The DBS NanoSDR Pro Transmitter is an ultra-miniature COFDM digital video transmitter, designed specifically for Point-of-View (PoV) and body-worn applications.
  • Page 6: Product Package

    If you have purchased any of these items, they will also be in the package. Part Number Description CA3463 4-way Lemo to D-Tap (m) power cable Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2-2 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 7: Licensing Options

    (Multi Mesh, SIMO/MIMO Mesh, Ultra-Low Bandwidth, Streaming, Recording, Telemetry, DES Encryption) SDRAPP-RX-GOLD COFDM Receiver license bundle (DVB-T Demodulation, UMVL Demodulation, 2.5MHz and 1.25MHz Narrowband Demodulation, Streaming, Recording) Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2-3 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 8: Hardware

    Supplied CA4363 adapts audio output to 2x XLR. BNC 75Ω (f) HD/SD-SDI video input. This corresponds with video source SDI 1 in the WUI. Note: ASI remux input is software configurable. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-4 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 9: Rf Panel

    Switch off the device, allow to cool and take action to reduce the operating temperature. OLED control buttons Please see Chapter 5 for OLED control. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-5 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 10: Fan Panel

    1/4” BSW/UNC mount Screw thread for mounting. Note: A mounting spigot will be required to ensure airflow is maintained for the fan vents. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-6 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 11: Pinout

    AUDIO RIGHT+ AUDIO RIGHT- 3.6.3 Ethernet/Data Mating part: 7-way Lemo FGG.0B.307.CLAD56Z Function ETH TX+ ETH TX- ETH RX+ ETH RX- RS-232 TX RS-232 RX Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-7 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Connect by Ethernet to a laptop/PC for initial setup using a web user interface (WUI). Note: Ensure antennas are fitted before enabling RF power. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-8 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 13: Node Finder Application

    3. Browse to the location where you wish to install the software or leave the Destination Folder at default (recommended) and click Install. 4. On completion Close the installer. A Node Finder icon will appear on your desktop. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-9 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 14 Note: If the device is not connected to a network with a DHCP server, the IP address may appear as 0.0.0.0. 3. Right click on the NanoSDR to configure network settings, if required. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-10 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 15 On successful reset, the web browser application will be unlocked to the default password (Eastwood). Note: You can only enter an incorrect reset code five times before a new token will need to be generated. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-11 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 16: Open The Web User Interface

    When authentication is required, the user name should be left blank, and the password is Eastwood. Note: The actual appearance of the WUI will depend on the SDR application (TX/MESH/RX). Figure 4-1 TX WUI Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-12 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 17 Revision: 1.0 NanoSDR Pro Transmitter Setup Guide Figure 4-2 Mesh WUI Figure 4-3 RX WUI Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-13 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 18: Software Guides

    SOL-TX: refer to SOL8SDR Transmitter Software User Guide  MESH: refer to IP Mesh Radio Software User Guide  SOL-RX: refer to SOL8SDR Receiver Software User Guide Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-14 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 19: Oled Display

    5. OLED Display Introduction The NanoSDR Pro Transmitter has an OLED display and control buttons which can be used to monitor and configure the device without the need to connect to a PC. Note: OLED control is only available when the Nano SDR is configured as a COFDM Transmitter.
  • Page 20: Control Buttons

    The left/right buttons will scroll through the menus or select digits and change values when editing. Use the up/down buttons to change the value of digits when editing. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-16 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 21: Oled Display Menu

    WARNING: If the temperature gauge turns red, damage to internal components may occur. Switch off the device, allow to cool and take action to reduce the operating temperature. Battery charge status. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-17 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 22 5.4.2 Config Menus Press Enter from the default display to enter the Config menu. Switch between Config>TX and Config>Unit by pressing the left/right buttons. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-18 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 23 Edits the guard interval for immunity to reflections. TX Dual Ped Dual pedestal doubles the bitrate by using two adjacent COFDM channels. Note: The Dual Port setting requires 2 antennas. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-19 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 24 Edit the data source for RS232 or off. Mode Edit the data transfer mode. Baud Edit the baud rate (speed of transfer). Format Edit the data bits and parity bit. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-20 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 25 If set to Off, the fixed IP settings below will apply. IP Address Edits the fixed IP address. Netmask Edits the network mask. Gateway Edits the gateway for access to another network. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-21 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 26 The MAC address identifies the physical network interface of the NanoSDR. Sub-menu Notes WC Version The currently installed OLED software version. Note: See Section 5.5 for upgrade details. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-22 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 27: Oled Upgrades

    Open the Mega Firmware Updater application. Refresh the Com ports and select the port for the OLED USB device, then select Firmware Update from the Pico menu. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-23 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 28 Note: The upgrade files are specific to the product frequency. Ensure you load the correct file. The device will reboot when the upgrade is complete. The software version can be verified in the OLED Unit>WC Version page. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-24 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 29: Quick Start Guide

    The illustration below shows basic connectivity. The PC is only needed for WUI configuration, but each parameter can also be configured using OLED control, see Chapter 5. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-25...
  • Page 30: Encoder Configuration

    Go to the Presets>Encoder page and configure the video source and video format for your camera. It may be useful to use the Automatic setting for video format. The corresponding OLED menus are Config>TX>Video>Input 1>Source and Config>TX>Video>Input 1>Format. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-26 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 31: Audio Configuration

    Go to the Presets>Audio page and configure the audio source for your system. The corresponding OLED menu is Config>TX>Audio>Input 1>Source. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-27 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 32: Modulator Configuration

    Note: If the NanoSDR has only one antenna port fitted, this will correspond to RF output port A. The corresponding OLED menu is Config>TX>RF. Note: The modulation Mode and RF output port can currently only be configured in the WUI. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-28 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 33: Appendix A: Reference Material

    The IP address range given in this example is a good one to use if you are unsure. Figure 7-1 How to configure a PC IP address Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 7-29...
  • Page 34: Dbm To Watts Conversion

    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 © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 7-30 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 35: Appendix B: After Sales Support

    Mark the Box and Send to DBS Clearly mark the outside of the shipping box with the RMA number and send the box using your normal process. Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 8-31 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 36: 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 © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-32 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 37: Repairs And Alterations

    Do not charge units and/or battery packs on wet or unstable surfaces  Do not leave units and/or batteries in chargers for excessive periods Copyright © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-33 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 38: Working With Lithium Batteries

    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 © 2024 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-34 Commercial in Confidence...

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