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- Page 1 MAXPRO8015/8025/8050 & 8100+ v6 High performance FM radio exciters and the perfect pallet drivers Manual...
- Page 2 See appendix for additional tips on driving amplifiers. Study local regulations and ensure you are operating in compliance. Never ever operate any exciter/transmitter or amplifier without a properly tuned load/antenna! Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5 – ..................44 WIRING UP THE PALLET AND FIRST POWER UP 6 – ......................44 FIRST POWER UP AND SETUP 7 – ..............44 CHECK THE AND SET IT TO PREVENT OVERDRIVING Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 4 APPENDIX H – WARRANTY AND LEGAL INFO ................... 63 ! ............................. 63 MPORTANT NOTICE ! ........................63 ARRANTY AND SERVICING ..............................63 EGAL INFO ..........................63 IMITATION OF LIABILITY ALSO AVAILABLE FROM WWW.PCS-ELECTRONICS.COM ............. 64 REVISIONS AND ERRATA ........................65 Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 5: Introducing The Max Pro 8000+ Fm Exciter Series (V6.0)
- Audio Input Impedance: 1Kohm, unbalanced, 2 - pin jumper and solder posts - Audio Input Level: 0 dB - S/N ratio: >90 dB - PC Board Size (15W/25W/50W/100W): 100x125mm (see page 11 for drilling template) Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 6: Maxpro8000 Series + Key Features
We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do and remember to tell your friends about it. Please feel free to leave your comments at our website or post your experience in our forum. From all of us we wish you happy broadcasting! Your PCS Electronics team Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 7: Maxpro8015/25/50/100W Rf And Lcd Board Layout
MAXPRO8015/8025/8050/8100+ FM exciters – User’s manual Chapter MAXPRO8015/25/50/100W RF and LCD board layout MAXPRO8000 RF board layout Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 8 Power range jumper J12, used to set output power range to 0-1W,0-2W, 0-3W, 0-4W or any other range all the way to 0-15W. Setting is binary, that is if you place 1W and 8W jumpers the power range will be 1+8=9W (0- 9W). No jumpers = full power 0-15W Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 9: Lcd Module Layout - 3 Keys Model
This LCD module is based on a 2x16 display with 3 keys, 2 LEDs and a buzzer. LCD module layout, front and back LCD module drill template, cutouts and holes, all measurements in mm Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 10: Lcd Module Layout - Rotary Encoder Model
Let us have a quick look at, note you can disable keys by cutting the lead between the two pads in the “Lock Keys” solder bridge. If you want to re-enable the keys, solder the two pads “Lock Keys” back again. LCD module layout, front and back, rotary encoder version 2x16 Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 11 MAXPRO8015/8025/8050/8100+ FM exciters – User’s manual Fig. 5: LCD module with rotary encoder version 4x16 Fig. 6: LCD module with rotary encoder version 4x16, side view LCD module with rotary encoder version 4x16 Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 12: Maxpro8015 Rf Board Drill Template
RF module drill template for MAXPRO8015/25, all measurements in mm, all holes are for M3 metric screws. The board is 10mm above the enclosure due to the heat sink running under the entire width of the board. Use metal distancer under the pink hole as it also serves to cool the driver stage. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 13 Power supply (15V, 0.5A). Not needed when MAXLINK II is used. Pre-emphasis jumpers. Set to 75 for USA and 50 for most of the world. Description of various elements of the SE8000DSP+ stereo encoder board Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 14: Mpx Audio Input Board Layout And Drill Template
Optional external audio input, can be connected to IP streaming receivers or MP3 playback options we have MPX audio output level adjustment, this works for MPX signal, not for L/R signals going to STMAX Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 15 MAXLINK II, 14-pin flat cable going to FM exciter (8015, 9015, 2015) Pre-emphasis selection jumpers, in Europe set to 50uS, in USA/Japan set to 75uS Description of various elements of the MPX audio Input board Drill template for the Audio Input board Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 16 Level of RDS signal. Set it as low as possible Phase of RDS signal, set for minimal noise Onboard clock trim, adjust if clock lags or advances after several days Description of various elements of the RDSMAX8000 micro RDS encoder board Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 17: What's Under The Hood
LCD module makes it possible to monitor and set many of the parameters of this transmitter. FAN ensures cooling of the entire system, for 15W or 25W a small fan is more than sufficient Description of various blocks of transmitter built with the MAX PRO 8000+ Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 18: Before You Start
Placing antenna close to other electronics could cause RF problems such as audio artifacts, unexpected resetting and locking-up of electronics and other problems, even damage to equipment. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 19: Bnc Connector
You can also sand off the black anodizing off the heat sink where the heat sink meets the enclosure and board to ensure better contact. Anodizing creates an isolating layer. You can remove that also for the top heat sink where it meets the board. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 20: Stereo Encoder For Stereo Operation
19 KHz notch filters, a limiter and balanced inputs, if possible. Balanced inputs are an instant cure for most noise problems, and this is why all professional installations usually take advantage of balanced inputs. Of course you can use any stereo encoder out there. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 21: Wiring Everything Together
When the FM signal died, two (or more) signals from the transmitter were arriving at your car exactly out of phase, and they canceled. Moving the Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 22 4. SE8000+ units now also have Expansion which makes it possible to boost quiet audio which is below threshold point. This is recommended for movies. Too much expansion can sound unnatural so be careful not to overdo it. Set expansion to 1:1 to disable it. Setting up MAXPRO8000+ Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 23: Using The Max Pro 8000+ Series Exciter
Note: UP/DOWN keys change power also when you have set a view type which does not show frequency, such as UPTIME. Setting power, the power is set to full here, stereo mode is on Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 24: Changing Frequency
This way you can see all the relevant parameters without having to go through the menu system to change the view type; you just must wait a few seconds for the view to change. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 25: Treble> And
Expansion which makes it possible to boost quiet audio which is below threshold point. This is recommended for movies. Too much expansion can sound unnatural so be careful. Explanation of the compressor settings Setting the compression level Setting the compression threshold Setting the expansion threshold Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 26: Lcd Contrast
Left and right channel volume (only with DSP stereo encoders) This option allows you to precisely adjust the input sensitivity of both audio channels. This is very useful when your audio source has either too high or too low output level. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 27: Pll Step
55 degrees C at maximum output power. This alarm applies to externally sensed temperature if you are using external filter or directional coupler connected via DIGIAMP. Temperature alarm. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 28: Band Select
This is disabled by default to prevent tinkering with the settings by unauthorized personnel, you can enable it by soldering a particular bridge on the LCD module. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 29: Windows Control Program - Cybermaxfm
Windows. If you wish to change this port right click on the PCS USB-COM or whatever Windows detected it as, then select Properties. Now select the Port settings tab and click Advanced. Note you can set the COM port number as you wish: Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 30 Download the latest setup file from the links above. Once you have the setup file run it and install the program on your computer. This process is very straight-forward and should only take a few minutes. Wait for the installation to complete and click Finish when done. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 31 File and Setup. The following window will open. It is best to set COM port manually as the Autoscan feature does not always work correctly (same goes for test tool). Set COM port for remote control. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 32 Set the frequency by 0.5 or 0.05MHz steps. Note 100.000KHz = 100MHz. Different countries use different decimal delimiters. Transmitter output power Set the desired output power. Stereo/Mono Select stereo mode here. Audio input level Select audio gain for left and right channel separately. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 33 Program Identification code. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 34 (PS text shown on RDS receiver). The amount of time the train stays at the station (delay - PD00 to PD99) varies and can be from 0 minutes (train does not stop) to 9 minutes. I hope this little analogy Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 35 Setting up RDS – More PS fields, there are too many to fit on one page Setting up RDS – More PS fields, there are too many to fit on one page Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 36 If you want to collect data from Winamp (MP3 ID tag, song name) please use Winamp plug-in called VtitleSpy. This little program is usually packaged into an installation file; you will find it in the installation folder where you Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 37 Use Send settings to send parameter values + PS00 and RT to RDS encoder. Common controls Use Send RT and PS to send all PS and RT parameters to RDS encoder. Stop TX at exit Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 38 Click the Add... button to open the Add form to add a new line into list box. Edit Select desired line first, then click Edit to open Edit form. Remove Select desired line first, then click Remove to delete it. Add scheme dialog Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 39 Add or Modify Click this button to accept changes. In the case of adding lines more lines can be entered subsequently. Close or Cancel Click this button to finish adding lines or to cancel editing. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
Next check the troubleshooting table on the next page. If you have problems, you cannot solve yourself, please see our website for contact information and support resources in our forum. So, do you think you can handle it? We think you sure can! Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 41 - Make sure SWR is low - Did you miss the part about metal enclosure? Put your unit in enclosure!! - Keep audio cables short and away from antenna and RF coaxial cable Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 42 If the unit is overheating it will start reducing output power, make sure it is sufficiently cooled! Reduced power will return only after you power off and, on the unit, (or change power setting). Troubleshooting MAX PRO 8000+ series FM exciter Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 43: Limiting Maximum Adjustable Power For Driving Pallets
It seems 1dB will be just perfect. You can use 2x820ohm 2W resistors and 1x5.6ohm 2W resistor. Use regular carbon 2W resistors (not! wire-wound), they will work well for this purpose at 100MHz, just keep the leads very short. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 44: Step4 - Verify Performance Before Connecting The Pallet
PWR trimmer on the LPFMAX1K+, LPFMAX2K+ or LPFMAX3K+ filter. PERFORM STEPS 1-4 BEFORE CONNECTING AMPLIFIER/PALLET! ALWAYS MAKE SURE OUTPUT POWER OF THE EXCITER DOES NOT EXCEED AMPLIFIER INPUT POWER! Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 45: Appendix A: Diy Antenna And Improvement Tips
For a suitable antenna analyzer check AA-230 ZOOM here: https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/rigexpert-products/rigexpert-antenna-analyzers/ If you can’t get good range with your homebrew antenna, have a look at these: https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/antennas-cable-connectors/fm-radio-antenna/ Still not enough range? Well, how about an amplifier? https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/fm-amplifiers/complete-fm-amplifier-modules/ Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 46: Appendix B: Connecting Stereo Encoder
Set the audio level (P1) on MAX PRO 8000+ series exciter so that the stereo indicator on the radio just turns on, than increase it slightly more (make sure you are in stereo mode when you do this alignment). Connecting stereo encoder to FM exciter. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 47: Appendix C: Adding An Amplifier - Complete Fm Transmitter Block By Block
Voltage rating for mains power supply depends primarily on the type of amplifier used. Most pallets accept 24-28 or 48-50V. You can find all kinds of mains power supplies here at our website: https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/rf-accesories-for-transmitters/mains-power-supply/ Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 48 8.) IO board for remote control via USB or Ethernet 9.) MAXLINKII flat cable connects stereo encoder with the FM exciter, it enables control and supplies 12-15V DC for the stereo encoder. You can purchase this cable along with stereo encoder here: Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 49 300W. You can buy suitable Teflon coaxial cable here (I suggest RG188 for low power and RG142, RG316, R303 for higher power levels): https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/antennas-cable-connectors/coaxial-cable-and-connectors/ Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 50: Appendix D: Digiamp Explained (For Advanced Users)
Micro units don’t have the full Digiamp breakout, but they have many of the signals. You can connect them to the 14-pin DIGIAMP connector with individual wires. DIGIAMP pin out DIGIAMP pin out and explanation, Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 51 Some of you are already wondering about the voltages needed to produce a certain power readout on the LCD display. Below is an approximate table explaining how many volts are needed to produce a certain readout: Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 52 External power display @ voltage from directional coupler HiSens jumper=ON: Power,W 0.15 0.25 0.29 0.32 0.35 0.38 1000 0.44 1500 0.51 2000 0.65 External power display @ voltage from directional coupler, with high sensitivity jumper installed Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 53: Appendix E: General Tips For Setting Up Transmitters
MPX signal is passed to its MPX input (all mono transmitters have this input). Such exciters can than optionally drive big amplifiers with powers going into tens of KW with maximum range. You can check our amplifiers here: https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/fm-amplifiers/complete-fm- amplifier-modules/ You can check our wireless STL links here: https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/wireless-audio-video-links/ Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 54: Appendix F - Setting Up Remote Control Via Ethernet
Now create and configure a connection between the PC and CYBERMAXFM+ as shown below. Note the IP will differ, but make sure the port is set to 5005! Setting up Ethernet connection for CYBERMAXFM+, screen 1 Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 55 MAXPRO8015/8025/8050/8100+ FM exciters – User’s manual Setting up Ethernet connection for CYBERMAXFM+, screen 2, please use baud rate of 57600!! Setting up Ethernet connection for CYBERMAXFM+, screen 3 Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 56 MAXPRO8015/8025/8050/8100+ FM exciters – User’s manual Setting up Ethernet connection for CYBERMAXFM+, screen 4 Setting up Ethernet connection for CYBERMAXFM+, overview Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 57: Appendix G: Communication Protocol Explanation
RDSMAX supports either static or dynamic PS. It is best to check with the local authorities before setting up the RDS encoder. The mechanism for handling dynamic (or static) PS text is best demonstrated by the following example: Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 58: Rt (Rds Parameters)
General Command Format This is the format of a PS00 command, which sets PS00 to **TEST**: <StartByte>RT<EndCommandByte>**THIS IS A TEST OF RADIO TEXT FEATURE**<EndByte> VB basic example: MSComm1.Output = Chr$(0) 'Start (0) MSComm1.Output = "RT" Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 59: Format Descriptions For The Other Supported Parameters
If Len(temp) = 0 Then temp = "00" MSComm1.Output = temp 'Sending TP (RDS parameter) MSComm1.Output = Chr$(0) 'Start (0) MSComm1.Output = "TP" MSComm1.Output = Chr$(1) 'End command and start of data (1) temp = Str$(TP) Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... - Page 60 MSComm1.Output = temp MSComm1.Output = Chr$(2) 'Finish command 'Sending RF POWER status (FM transmitter parameter) MSComm1.Output = Chr$(0) 'Start (0) MSComm1.Output = "FO" MSComm1.Output = Chr$(1) 'End command and start of data (1) Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 61 MSComm1.Output = "FDGL" MSComm1.Output = Chr$(1) 'End command and start of data (1) MSComm1.Output = Chr$(LeftGain + 4) MSComm1.Output = Chr$(2) 'Finish command 'Sending DSP settings - RightGain MSComm1.Output = Chr$(0) 'Start (0) Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
- Page 62 'Sending Store command, commits changes MSComm1.Output = Chr$(0) 'Start (0) MSComm1.Output = "FW" MSComm1.Output = Chr$(1) 'End command and start of data (1) temp = 0 MSComm1.Output = temp MSComm1.Output = Chr$(2) 'Finish command Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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Page 63: Appendix H - Warranty And Legal Info
PRODUCT or U.S. $5.00; because some states and jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability, the above limitation may not apply to you. Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 64: Also Available From Www.pcs-Electronics.com
- Many beginners guide to get you started: https://www.pcs-electronics.com/guides/ large selection free schematics well available website: https://www.pcs- electronics.com/guides/schematics/ - Antenna analyzers: https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/rigexpert-products/ If you can’t get good range with your antenna, have a look at these: https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product- category/antennas-cable-connectors/fm-radio-antenna/ Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com... -
Page 65: Revisions And Errata
Revisions and errata V1.0 (March,2022): Release version V1.1 (September,2024): Update for V6 Please report any errors you see in this manual; you will be helping us and many other users out there. Thank you! Brought to you by PCS Electronics, www.pcs-electronics.com...
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