This installation should be done by a qualified person and should comply with to all local applicable laws. NOTICE: ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 2 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
The /FSK option makes the PM300 transmitter fully compatible with the FCC automatic identification system. The /VDC option provides battery operation. 6 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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An output LP filter ensures a pure RF spectrum, compatible with the most stringent international requirements. As well, a high efficiency switching mode power supply reduces the power consumption, and ensures reliable operation. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 7 /108...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 1.1 - FRONT VIEW 8 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
Dimension (W x H x D) mm..................483 x 132 x 513 OPTIONS External frequency setting ........................ /C Stereo coder ............................/S Audio processor ........................../P Remote control ........................../R Battery operation ......................... /VDC 12 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
WARNING: The transmitter can work properly within ± 10 % of the nominal main supply voltage and is designed to support main supply spikes, although it is preferable to use the main voltage stabilizers to reduce the risk of damage. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 13 /108...
To find the correct dip-switches configuration corresponding to the needed FM channel, please refer to the following example with 98 MHz frequency. 14 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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- Select 0.72 - 0.64 = 0.08 MHz, there is a weight equal to 0.08 MHz, so turn OFF the corresponding switch to complete the setting. The final configuration is: 4 - Adjust the desired output power using the front panel potentiometer. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 15 /108 ANUAL...
The mono signal is obtained by a semi-sum of the left and the right signals. If the internal stereo generator board is not present, the switch mentioned above and the corresponding LED are not used. 16 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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On the front panel there is a leds meter bar which allows the measurement of the most important parameters of the transmitter. The push-button labeled “MEASURE SELECT” allows to select the measurement required. Each measure selected light on one of the leds below the bar. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 17 /108 ANUAL...
ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. 6. POWER SUPPLY SECTION 6.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION PM 300 transmitter power supply is composed of the following elements: n°1 switching power supply module (PBIT 2180) to power supply the mosfet amplifier and the equipment power supply board.
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 6.1 - SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY MODULE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC “A” PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 19 /108 ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 6.2 - SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY MODULE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC “B” 20 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 6.3 - SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY MODULE COMPONENT LAYOUT PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 21 /108 ANUAL...
(CCIR, FCC). Furthermore, an automatic locking circuit enables the output modulated signal of SINTEL ’96 only when the internal PLL is locked properly, in order to avoid unwanted emissions. 36 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 7.1 - “SINTEL 96” MODULATION BOARD GENERAL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 37 /108 ANUAL...
.An external panel trimmer and the P2 trimmer in the AMP30 board allows to adjust the output power. The AMP30 board is equipped with an initial 5-6 seconds delay to avoid accidental out of band emissions in the initial PLL locking period. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 47 /108 ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 8.1 - AMP30 PRE AMPLIFIER ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 48 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 8.2 - AMP30 PRE AMPLIFIER COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 0110_010A) PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 49 /108 ANUAL...
- operation in the 87.5 - 108 MHz frequency range - 45 - 50 Vds Voltage between drain and source - 80% efficiency (typical) - 300 W Output Power with 22 dB gain (typical) PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 51 /108 ANUAL...
ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. 9.3 LOW PASS FILTER AND DIRECTIONAL COUPLER Fig. 9.3 - L. P. FILTER AND DIR. COUP. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 55 /108 ANUAL...
DB 9702-004 and DB 9703-011 boards are connected together and located just behind the front panel. They realize the intelligent protection, control and monitoring of PM 300 transmitter. On the J1 input/output connector (see Fig. 10.6) of the DB 9702-004 there are: 1) “FWD”...
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). When the protection is active the front Fig. 10.6 panel “OVERHEAT” led lights on. WARNING: Any modification or variation must be made only with DB Elettronica authorization, otherwise voiding the warranty. 58 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 10.1 - PROTECTION /CONTROL STAGE N°1 GENERAL SCHEMATIC PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 59 /108 ANUAL...
RES 1/4W RES 1/4W 1% R118,R159 RES 1/4W R120 8K66 RES 1/4W 1% R122 RES 1/8W R123 RES 1/8W R125 RES 1/8W R126 RES 1/8W U1,U2,U3 TL084 79L05 TL082 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 67 /108 ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 10.7 - PROTECTION /CONTROL STAGE N°2 GENERAL SCHEMATIC 68 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 10.8 PROTECTION STATUS STAGE PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 69 /108 ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 10.9 POWER SUPPLY STAGE 70 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
RES 1/8W R110,R112,R113,R131 RES 1/8W R114,R115,R134 RES 1/4W R139,R143,R146,R149 RES 1/8W R160 RES 1/4W 1% R161 8K66 RES 1/4W 1% R162,R163,R164,R165 RES 1/4W U11,U4 TL084 U7,U12 UA78S40 U8,U13 LT1054 74 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
11.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The meter stage is built using two boards: The ST62T25 microprocessor board DB 9903_040 The display board DB 9903_050 is composed of forty LED bargraph display. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 75 /108 ANUAL...
To disable preemph you have to remove both jumpers; to get a 50 us preemph, you have to insert only JP6; if you want a 75 us preemph both JP5 and JP6 must be inserted. 86 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A. Fig. 13.1 - STEREO ENCODER GENERAL SCHEMATIC PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 87 /108 ANUAL...
(that manage PLL) to a microprocessor. The frequency change is fast, because it is only necessary put directly the frequency using the contraves on the front panel. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 101 /108...
(should be < 45°C). If under 45°C, allow about 15 minutes for the proper cooling of the equipment; the protection will turn off automatically. If the problem persists, please 104 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
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Excessive or low deviation - Received audio: very low or - Adjust input audio levels and front panel potentiometer (Fig. badly distorted ) following indications in Chapter 5. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 105 /108 ANUAL...
Connection procedure to connect the audio signal cables to the XLR female connectors for a balanced or unbalanced signal. XLR FEMALE XLR CONNECTOR PIN BALANCED SIGNAL UNBALANCED SIGNAL ground ground " " not connected " " signal 106 /108 PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ ANUAL...
MOSFET: to do this compress or expand manually the input circuit coil (see Fig. 17.1) to maximize the output power. PM 300 - FM Broadcasting Transmitter - U ’ 107 /108...
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