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TEX5004
TEX5004TFT
TFT
USER MANUAL
VOLUME1
Manufactured by R.V.R. ELETTRONICA Italia

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  • Page 1 TEX5004 TEX5004TFT USER MANUAL VOLUME1 Manufactured by R.V.R. ELETTRONICA Italia...
  • Page 2 Limitations of use can apply in respect of operating freuency, transmitter power and/or channel spacing. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, R.V.R. Elettronica, declares that this FM transmitter is in complian- ce with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 3 TEX5004TFT Technical Specifications TEX5004TFT Parameters U.M. Value Notes GENERALS Frequency range 87,5 - 108 Rated output power 5000 Continuously variable by software from 0 to maximum Modulation type F300E Operational Mode Mono, Stereo, MPX Working temperature °C -5 to 60...
  • Page 4 TEX5004TFT AUDIO INPUTS Connector XLR F Type Balanced Left / Mono Impedance 10 k or 600 Selectable by rear panel dip switches Input Level /Adjust -12 to +12 continuosly variable Connector XLR F Type Balanced Right Impedance 10 k or 600...
  • Page 5 TEX5004TFT Table of Contents 1. Preliminary Instructions 2. Warranty 3. First aid 3.1 Treatment of electric shocks 3.2 Treatment of electrical burns 4. General description 4.1 Unpacking 4.2 Features 4.3 Description of the Front Panel 4.4 Description of the Rear Panel 4.5 Description of the Connectors...
  • Page 6 TEX5004TFT Quick guide 1. Turn on the switch on the front panel 2. Set the working frequency via the FRQ menu To change the value, simply use the + or - buttons and then confirm with ENTER or cancel with ESC (in mechanical key mode) or type the value directly on the display (in touchscreen mode).
  • Page 7 The product should not be incorporated into a rack unless retailers. it is provided with adequate ventilation or the manufacturer's if your retailer cannot help you, contact R.V.R. Elettronica instructions have been followed. and describe the issue; if the staff deems it necessary, the authorization to send the equipment will be sent to you with the appropriate instructions;...
  • Page 8 TEX5004TFT The customer always assumes the risks of loss (i.e., R.V.R. is never liable for damage or loss), until the package reaches the R.V.R. facility. For this reason, we suggest that you insure the goods for their full value. The goods must be shipped, using C.I.F. values (PAID IN ADVANCE), to the address specified by the R.V.R.
  • Page 9 Cables 4.2 Features The overall efficiency of the TEX5004TFT is over 70% over the entire band, which is why it is part of the RVR Green Line family. This performance characteristic is guaranteed in a range between + 0.25dB and -3 dB (+ 5% and -50%) with respect to the nominal power of the equipment: from 2500W to 5250W for example in the case of the TEX5004TFT;...
  • Page 10 (CCIR, FCC or ETSI) and can be connected directly to the antenna. The salient features of the TEX5004TFT are compactness and great ease of use. Furthermore, the equipment is designed in a modular way: the various functions are performed by modules connected mostly with male and female connectors or with flat cables terminated by connectors.
  • Page 11 TEX5004TFT 4.3 Description of the Front Panel F.M. EXCITER TEX5004TFT ELETTRONICA LOCK FOLD. MUTE LOCAL ENTER Figure 4.1 [1] RF TEST BNC connector for RF monitor output. The output level is -60dB referred to the power output in 87.5 - 108 MHz range [2] ON Green LED, lit when the transmitter is power enabled.
  • Page 12 TEX5004TFT 4.4 Description of the Rear Panel LEFT/MONO 19KHz PILOT CARRIER FREQ. ADJ SCA2 600Ω 10kΩ 600Ω 10kΩ MAINS SCA1/RDS PILOT PHASE RIGHT RF OUT 50 Ohm Figure 4.2 [1] FWD EXT. AGC Trimmer for regulation of the limitation of delivered power according to the FWD fold input.
  • Page 13 TEX5004TFT [23] RDS Multifunction DB9 connector (only with internal RDS option). [24] AES/EBU XLR connector for AES/EBU digital audio input (only with Digital Audio option). [25] RIGHT XLR connector for the balanced audio input of the right channel. [26] RIGHT ADJ Right input level adjustment trimmer.
  • Page 14 TEX5004TFT 5. Installation and Configuration Procedure Instructions are given in this chapter on installation and configuration of the equipment. Carefully perform all the steps described in this chapter both upon initial start-up and every time the main configuration is changed, for example when moving to a new transmission station or when replacing the equipment.
  • Page 15 TEX5004TFT 5.1 Installation 5.1.1 General Requirements The ventilation of the equipment and workplace must be suitable for maintenance according to the directive in force in the country in which this equipment is installed. To ensure correct operation of the appliance, there must be a clearance of at least 50 cm at the front and back of the device to facilitate the circulation of air through the ventilation grids.
  • Page 16 TEX5004TFT TEX5004TFT @ 230 Vac Main fuse (3x) 25A-T type 10x38 Table 5.1: Fuses 5.1.2 Placement of the device Useful tips for correct installation: • Avoid the presence of external elements near the ventilation inlets and outlets, as they could prevent proper ventilation of the device.
  • Page 17 TEX5004TFT The station normally has an air outlet at the rear of the equipment: in which case, ensure adequate ventilation of the room. COLD 50cm Alternatively it is cooled by forced ventilation and the air intake is located on the roof of the equipment.
  • Page 18 Rack power supply connections Provide for the following (applicable to operating tests and putting into service): √ Mains power supply 230 VAC or 400 VAC for TEX5004TFT, both with adequate earth connection. √ For operating tests only: dummy load with 50 Ohm impedance and adequate capacity (5000W as a minimum for TEX5004TFT).
  • Page 19 TEX5004TFT N PE If transmitter require three-phase power with 3F (black, brown and grey) + N (blue) + GND (green yellow), keep in mind this requirement to connect to your distribution board. N PE Note: the mains must be equipped with adequate earth connection properly connected to the equipment.
  • Page 20 Nota: to ensure the safety of the operators, carry out the wiring according to the laws and regulations in force in the country where this equipment is installed. Check that the POWER switch on the front of TEX5004TFT is in the “OFF” position. An ILME model KKCNTCQF04/2 (CQF04/2) multipole socket is supplied with the amplifier to power the machine.
  • Page 21 TEX5004TFT Three-phase power supply: • Ground • R Phase • S Phase • T Phase • Neutral • 11,12 Not connected Figure 5.1: View of the mains multipole socket - terminals side (internal) Connect the mains cable to the appropriate MAINS VOLTAGE terminal block on the rear panel.
  • Page 22 √ For functional tests only: • a dummy load with 50 Ohm impedance and of appropriate power (minimum 5000W for TEX5004TFT). • Coaxial cable with BNC connectors for connecting the interlock signal to the load protection. √ Connection cable kit including: •...
  • Page 23 Check that the POWER switch on the front panel of the TEX5004TFT is in the “OFF” position. Connect the audio and RDS/SCA cables of your sources to the input connectors.
  • Page 24 TEX5004TFT 5.1.5.3 Enabling the RF output If the power readings are zero, enable the RF output: • Access the PWR menu and check that the output power level is different from 0%. • Check the status of the output power, Power. Set the status to ON and make sure that the ON LED comes on.
  • Page 25 TEX5004TFT Note: When adjusting the sensitivity level of the inputs, keep in mind that the menu shows the instantaneous modulation level. For correct adjustment, it is therefore advisable to apply to the input a dBm signal with a level equal to the entered dBu level.
  • Page 26 TEX5004TFT 5.2.1 Default Menu and Selection Screen Power on the transmitter. The TFT display will show a first initialization screen for a few seconds followed by the default menu (menu 1) which shows the basic parameters of the device. Menu 1 NOTE: in power saving mode, the Menu key becomes ESC: press it to exit this mode.
  • Page 27 TEX5004TFT 5.2.2 Power Menu (PWR) This screen shows the user the parameters relating to the power delivery of the device. To edit one of the items, select it with the + or - buttons (the selected item is highlighted) and then press the ENTER button (both in mechanical key and TouchScreen mode).
  • Page 28 TEX5004TFT 5.2.3 Frequency Menu (FRQ) This menu allows you to read and set the working frequency. To change the value, simply use the + or - buttons and then confirm with ENTER or cancel with ESC (in mechanical key mode) or type the value directly on the display (in touchscreen mode).
  • Page 29 TEX5004TFT At any time it is possible to return to the selection screen(menu 2) by pressing the ESC button (both in mechanical key and TouchScreen mode) or after one minute of inactivity. Menu 5 Mode Selection of the audio coder mode between mono, stereo or composite mode.
  • Page 30 TEX5004TFT 5.2.5 Amplifier Menu (PA) This menu allows you to read the parameters relating to the power amplifier. At any time it is possible to return to the selection screen (menu 2) by pressing the ESC button (both in mechanical key and TouchScreen mode) or after one minute of inactivity.
  • Page 31 TEX5004TFT 5.2.6 Real Time Clock (RTC) menu This menu allows you to read and set the time and date of the device. To modify the value, simply use the + or - buttons and then confirm with ENTER or cancel with ESC (in mechanical key mode) or type the value directly on the display (in touchscreen mode).
  • Page 32 TEX5004TFT 5.2.7 Frequency-shift keying (FSK) menu This menu provides the FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) adjustments of the exciter. To modify the value, simply use the + or - buttons and then confirm with ENTER or cancel with ESC (in mechanical key mode) or type the value directly on the display (in touchscreen mode).
  • Page 33 Adjustment of the Power Good threshold relating to the forward power. The percentage value of Power Good refers to the nominal power of the device (5000 W for the TEX5004TFT), not to the forward power delivered. So if you set a value equal to 50%, it will correspond to 2500 W, regardless of the power set.
  • Page 34 TEX5004TFT 5.2.9 Version menu (Vrs) This screen shows information about the version of the device. At any time it is possible to return to the selection screen (menu 2) by pressing the ESC button (both in mechanical key and TouchScreen mode) or after one minute of inactivity.
  • Page 35 TEX5004TFT 6. Identification and Access to the Modules 6.1 Identification of the Modules The TEX5004TFT is composed of several modules which are interconnected with connectors to facilitate maintenance and replacement of the modules. 6.1.1 TEX5004TFT Top view The figure below shows the top view of the device, indicating the various components.
  • Page 36 TEX5004TFT 6.1.2 TEX5004TFT Bottom view The figure below shows the bottom view of the device, indicating the various components. figura 6.2 [1] Low Pass Filter and Combiner [2] Amplifier Modules [3] Bias Distributor and Splitter Card [4] Pass-through Filter Card...
  • Page 37 TEX5004TFT 7. Working Principles The figures below provide an overview of TEX5004TFT (figure 7.1) modules and connections. Load BPF 3° H Driver Input Modulator Card Output Bias Board True RMS Detector Service PS Service PS Interface Card & Service PS...
  • Page 38 TEX5004TFT 7.1 PS Section The figures below provide a schematic view of PS section of TEX5004TFT (figure 7.2) modules and connections. +50V AUX PS Bias AUX PS AUX PS Service PS Interface Card & Blower Panel Card figure 7.2 7.1.1 PFC Unit The three PFC units are rectifiers that modulates the absorbed current so that the wave shape is the most possible sinusoidal, obtaining a power factor with a cos φ...
  • Page 39 TEX5004TFT 7.1.3 Services Power Supplies The services power supplies present on this amplifier, providing a DC voltage of 24 VDC and have a maximum power of 130 W each. 7.1.4 Services PS control and Blowers This module parallelizes the DC voltage of 24 VDC coming from the services...
  • Page 40 TEX5004TFT 7.2 RF Section The figures below provide a schematic view of PS section of TEX5004TFT (figure 7.3) modules and connections.. Load Load Load Load BPF 3° H Load Input Modulator Output Card Load Load Load Load Bias VPA/IPA Bias Board figure 7.3...
  • Page 41 TEX5004TFT The splitter is used to divide input power from PWR Input Measure card and to supply a part of it to every RF module. The combiner is used to combine output power from every RF module so as to have total power amplifier.
  • Page 42 TEX5004TFT 7.3 Logic Section The figures below provide a schematic view of Logic section of TEX5004TFT (figure 7.4) modules and connections. Bias Inerface Card Panel Card PS Leds Status Card RF Fault Leds Card figure 7.4 7.3.1 RF status LEDs Card This card is fitted with four warning LEDs that indicate the machine’s general...
  • Page 43 Be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the mains before proceeding with any maintenance on the system. 8.3 Ordinary maintenance The only regular maintenance required for the TEX5004TFT is periodic replacement of the fans and cleaning to remove dust in the air filter and any traces inside the amplifier.
  • Page 44 TEX5004TFT 9. Options This section shows views on the variants with respect to the basic version to be requested when ordering. For more information about the options, refer to the respective instruction manuals. 9.1 Option /AUDIGIN-TFT Digital Input Left (MONO) / Right...
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  • Page 48 R.V.R Elettronica Via del Fonditore, 2 / 2c Zona Industriale Roveri · 40138 Bologna · Italy Phone: +39 051 6010506 · Fax: +39 051 6011104 e-mail: info@rvr.it ·web: http://www.rvr.it The RVR Logo, and others referenced RVR products and services are trademarks of RVR Elettronica in Italy, other countries or both. RVR ® 1998 all rights reserved. All other trademarks, trade names or logos used are property of their respective owners.