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lucoro FMTX/M Series User Manual

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User Manual
FMTX/M-series
With Multiplex Baseband Input
WARNING!
This Transmitter is capable of generating high RF potential.
Touching internal parts, or the connected antenna system, will
cause serious RF burns. Antenna systems should be installed
such that exposure by any person to RF fields cannot exceed safe
limits. The permitted limits vary from country to country. Expert
advice should be sought about the safe installation of this
transmission system.
RISK OF FIRE!
RF (Radio Frequency) energy could cause ignition of combustible
surfaces during fault conditions. Installation should be left to
qualified personnel. RF can cause burns to skin. Ensure antenna
systems and feeder cables are not situated near, or could fall
onto, any combustible surface.

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  • Page 1 User Manual FMTX/M-series With Multiplex Baseband Input WARNING! This Transmitter is capable of generating high RF potential. Touching internal parts, or the connected antenna system, will cause serious RF burns. Antenna systems should be installed such that exposure by any person to RF fields cannot exceed safe limits.
  • Page 2 WARNING! Never operate this device without a suitable 50 ohm load connected to the RF OUTPUT socket, or without a suitably installed and matched antenna system connected. Although the output of this transmitter is protected against antenna load faults, MIS-OPERATION MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY.
  • Page 3 Audio Processor with deviation limiting. The product is tested for compliance to UKCA and CE standards, and meets the requirements of broadcast regulators. Lucoro Broadcast’s reliable range of transmitters are used by broadcasters worldwide, and benefit from 25 years of engineers’ design experience.

  • Page 4: Before Operating

    Before operating These instructions should be read in full before the transmitter is operated. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. All warnings on the transmitter and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. All operation and user instructions should be followed. Use of this device into a radiating antenna requires a valid licence from a Spectrum Management Authority in most countries.
  • Page 5 To reduce the risk of fire, always replace fuses with the same type and rating. The transmitter should be mounted into a well-ventilated standard 19 inch equipment rack, using slide supports. It should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. The transmitter should be situated away from heat sources.

  • Page 6: Controls And Connectors

    Controls and Connectors 1. Front and Rear Panels… 1. SYSTEM Status LED. Green indicates correct operation, red indicates a system error requiring urgent further investigation. 2. DOWN Push-button. Press this control to navigate the LCD menu. 3. ENTER Push-button. Press this control to navigate the LCD menu. 4.
  • Page 7 9. REMOTE 9-pin D-sub Female. Remote control and monitor inputs and outputs are available on this connector: Pin 1. Reflected Power Alarm. TTL logic low during normal operation. Floats high to indicate a high level of reflected power (critical antenna mis-match) has been detected. Pin 2.

  • Page 8: Display & Menu

    Display & Menu The front panel LCD shows the transmission frequency, forward power and reflected power, plus audio input levels. If an alarm status is present, this will be displayed. To access Reflected Power, Power Amplifier Voltage, Power Amplifier Current, or Power Amplifier Temperature readings, use the UP/DOWN Buttons.
  • Page 9 To enter the menu, press ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose the setting to be adjusted. Once selected, press ENTER and the corresponding setting will now be highlighted. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired value or setting and then press ENTER to store it.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation IMPORTANT! Connect a suitable rated RF test load to the RF OUPUT socket before connecting the unit to mains power. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. First, connect a suitably rated test load to the RF OUTPUT socket on the transmitter’s rear panel.
  • Page 11 Once all settings are correct, power down the unit. Disconnect the test load and connect the antenna. Power on the unit and repeat the power setting procedure above, to set the RF power output to the required level. Set-up is now complete and the transmitter can be used for broadcasting.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation The transmitter is designed for continuous reliable transmission, however the fans must be periodically checked for correct operation and free airflow. Correct operation is confirmed by a front panel green STATUS LED. Should this turn red, the transmission system may shut down its RF output and will, in any case, require URGENT attention.

  • Page 13: Network Connection

    Network Connection The FMTX-series will be supplied with a notification of its factory-set IP address, username and password. KEEP THESE DETAILS SAFE. Whilst the transmitter’s network configuration can be changed, the username and password are fixed. Enter the factory-set IP address in the address bar of an internet browser.
  • Page 14 Schedule regular checks, on an on-going basis, to ensure that the Router is running the very latest manufacturer’s firmware. Lucoro Broadcast take no liability whatsoever for damage or losses caused by a successful network attack.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0MHz Frequency stability Better than ±200Hz Output power FMTX50: 15 - 50W FMTX100: 50 - 125W FMTX250: 100 - 250W FMTX300: 100 - 300W Harmonic & spurious output -75dBc typical AM Noise <0.5% @ ±40kHz deviation <0.15%@ ±75KHz deviation RF output connector ‘N’...
  • Page 16 Declaration of Conformity Lucoro Broadcast Clay Pit Lane Roecliffe York YO51 9FS hereby take sole responsibility to confirm that the products: FMTX50M, FMTX100M, FMTX250M, FMTX300M which this declaration refers to, conforms to all applicable requirements of EU Directive 2014/53/EU and is CE marked...
  • Page 17 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form, by any means, without prior written consent of the Lucoro Broadcast.
  • Page 18 Lucoro Broadcast shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damage or loss alleged in connection with the supply or use of this product. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Lucoro Broadcast makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information.

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