The temperature alarm circuitry reduce the output power in case of high internal or ambient temperature, trying to continue to stay on the air in spite of the adverse conditions. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 4...
Please note that the transmitter is usually factory pre-set for 220-240 Vac nominal mains voltage. If requested, 110-120 Vac range must be internally set on the mains tranformer board. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 6...
When both the the mains voltages are available, always prefer the higher one, to decrease the power loss on the mains line. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 9...
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Do never switch the apparatus on without antenna connection, even when no RF drive is on. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 10...
The apparatus is factory pre-set with the first 2 levels disabled: this will permit to set most of SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 11...
10k ohm. They can be connected to the balanced output of a professional mixer or to the unbalanced one of a cheaper unit without appreciable degradation. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 12...
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Mpx or an externally processed signal, usually an unbalanced signal, can be supplied to the female LF, RF & control input / output connector ports SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 13...
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For this reason SOFRATEC recommend, whenever possible, to adopt +6 ÷ +11.5 dBm as nominal peak level for audio modulation purpose. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 14...
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For this reason, the limiter’s cut-in threshold should never be too high. It SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 15...
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- Pin 7, Alarm: logic low signal means alarm. Correct functioning is signalled by +12V/10kΩ. Maximum current sinking capability <10mA. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 16...
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CONNECTION MAY CAUSE DEGRADATION AND POSSIBLE DESTRUCTION OF THE FINAL STAGE. THIS FAILURE IS NOT COVERED BY THE GUARANTEE. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 19...
20 characters long message e.g. the following organisation name: NORTH-WEST RADIO X25 SW rev. 1.0 SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 25...
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(aliasing). In this case the MPX level reading will anyway produce correct overall modulation measure. Menu #04: Left & Right Signal Level as analog moving bar SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 26...
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This field contemporary summarise the actual modulation in dB due auxiliary, left, right and multiplex signal as seen in their own menu fields. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 27...
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In addition, the equipment may reliably work in an ambient which is even 10°C higher SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 28...
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If the code or the status is changed, it is always required to confirm the correct password for that level. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 29...
Escaping will abort the change. A local time-out will automatically escape the input if not confirmed in 30s from the last change. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 30...
Allowed range is -12 ÷ +4 dBm to produce 10% modulation, i.e. 7.5kHz deviation or 0dB in the upper line of the display. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 31...
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Auto Control on the lower line is not operative in some software releases. When it is, it will SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 32...
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The scaled power is approximate and must be tested and/ or adjusted before final setup, if critical. AUTO POWER-DOWN OFF 23:00--06:00 P=50% SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 33...
The goods shall be delivered carriage prepaid to the laboratory and shall be returned freight forward. This guarantee does not cover any consequential damage due to non-operation or faulty operation. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 34...
IN SMT ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE REPAIRED IN CASE OF FAILURE AND MUST BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 35...
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CE compliance. Four unity-gain active buffers follow and than two balanced to unbalanced signal converters, which drive the electronic attenuator in the 2nd sheet. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 36...
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The low-pass section and the directional coupler circuit shown in the electrical diagram and allowed in the board are not always present, because they are not needed for the driver. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 39...
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The gate bias is separately adjusted through R15 and R16 on each section. Do not tamper the factory bias preset values! SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 40...
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It is suggested to substitute the module with a new one and send back the damaged unit to the factory for inspection and possible reparation. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 41...
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