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FMB10 ENCODER
USER'S MANUAL
Edition N°: 1.0 06/2005
Audemat-Aztec
– Audemat-Aztec I
SA
NC
web:
www.audemat-aztec.com
- e-mail:
contact@audemat-aztec.com

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  • Page 1 FMB10 ENCODER USER’S MANUAL Edition N°: 1.0 06/2005 Audemat-Aztec – Audemat-Aztec I web: www.audemat-aztec.com - e-mail: contact@audemat-aztec.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GETTING CONNECTED ............................11 ................................11 ONNECTION 3.1.1. To connect the FMB10 encoder to the transmission installation..............12 3.1.2. To connect the FMB10 encoder to a RDS or SCA input of the pilot transmitter ..........13 FMB10 ’ SOFTWARE ( 4)........14 NSTALLATION OF THE...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    General information 1.1. 1.1.1. About Audemat-Aztec Audemat-Aztec offers a complete range of AM, FM, and TV sound metering equipment that allows radio and television broadcasters and regulation authorities to control and optimize an entire broadcast transmission chain. Since 2000, Audemat-Aztec products have been awarded 9 times at NAB (Awards are delivered by recognized broadcasting engineers to "products that offer substantial improvement over previous technology", that is to say...

  • Page 4: Product Presentation

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 2. PRODUCT PRESENTATION List of included accessories 2.1. Check that all elements are present in the box: Power supply cable Serial/USB cable and it’s mini-CD 1 CD-ROM (included in the leaflet) 1 satisfaction survey General specifications 2.2.
  • Page 5 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Communication interfaces Set up port COM0 RS232/TTL EBU port COM0 RS232/TTL speed (baud) 1200 to 9600 parity even, odd, none TA control yes by external switch Other data Temperature (operating) 0° to 55° Storage -40° à 80°C...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Front panel 2.3. LED ON LED STATUS2 LED WARNING LED STATUS1 Green LED "POWER" Encoder switched on Encoder not lit. If the switch is on 1, check the fuse "WARNING" Flashing: indicates that the BYPASS" function» is active Continuously or almost continuously on: indicates that the encoder detects a warning.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Green Led "STATUS 2" : Fully off or fully on: The CPU of the RDS encoder is not running, or is running incorrectly. 1 flash per second: Code PI1 or NPROG1 (programme codes n°1) being broadcast.

  • Page 8: Internal Layout

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Internal layout 2.5. FMB10 RDS encoder PCB Relay Relay Output SYNCHRO / MPX RDS (& MPX) Input 12bits 12bits AUTO RDS digital (data) Synthesiser EPROM (code + data) EEPROM COM0 (set up + parameters) RS232 DCE "ON"...

  • Page 9: Fmb10 Board And Configuration Of The Jumpers

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 2.6 FMB10 Board and configuration of the jumpers LOOP THROUGH SIDE CHAIN Jumper between 1 and 2 Jumper between 2 and 3 FMB10 OFF => retransmission of MPX FMB10 OFF => no retransmission of MPX IN...

  • Page 10: Como" Port : Rs232 And Auxiliary Signals, Rear Panel

    RDS encoder parameters, via a PC or terminal. Several protocols are possible including ASCII for the FMB10 encoder (see relevant chapters. • For the FMB10 encoder : COM0 permits the remote control of the encoder for example via a satellite or earth link •...

  • Page 11: Getting Connected

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 3. GETTING CONNECTED Connection Connect the equipment to the sector by using the power supply cable. Connect the computer to the “COM 0” with the serial USB/cable Connect the BNC cable of the stereo encoder with the MPX IN of the RDS encoder Connect the MPX IN or emettor’s RDS with MPX OUT of the RDS encoder...

  • Page 12: To Connect The Fmb10 Encoder To The Transmission Installation

    RDS encoder "sync/mpx" input. IMPORTANT: in this configuration, place "J1" and "J2" of the FMB10 PCB so as to ensure the retransmission, of the composite 'multiplex' signal applied to the input of the RDS encoder in all cases.

  • Page 13: To Connect The Fmb10 Encoder To A Rds Or Sca Input Of The Pilot Transmitter

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 3.1.2. To connect the FMB10 encoder to a RDS or SCA input of the pilot transmitter : side chain Pilot MPX Left audio input STEREOPHONIC FM PILOT TRANSMITTER ENCODER Left audio Stereo encoder Pilot "SCA" or 19KHz output "RDS"...

  • Page 14: Installation Of The Fmb10 Encoder ' Ssoftware

    Select the installation language and continue the installation assistant until the end. Check: “Yes, I want to restart my PC now” before ticking “Finish ”. Once the PC is restarted, launch the FMB10 encoder’s software by double-clicking on the short-cut placed on the desk: Communication between software and FMB10...

  • Page 15: Encoder's Configuration (Basic & Advanced)

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 This visual shows that the connection has been established: Connected non-connected In case of failure, check that the encoder is well lit and that the connections are correct. Then click on « F5 » on your PC to relaunch the connection.

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Fmb10 Control Software

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 4 INSTALLATION OF THE FMB10 CONTROL SOFTWARE This software has been designed for operating and configuring FMB10. Its interface comprises: a display indicating the main parameters of the encoder generated RDS data. a set of buttons giving access to the encoder’s current operating functions.

  • Page 17: Computing Configuration

    Finish so as to quit the installation program. 4.1.4 De-installation procedure Proceed as follows to delete the FMB10 encoder’s control program: Make sure that this program is not running. Select 'Parameters – Configuration panel'...

  • Page 18: Quick Start

    After having installed the program, follow this procedure in order to be acquainted with its use: Link the FMB10 encoder to the computer’s COM port using an RS232 cable. Computers equipped with only a USB interface will also need a USB/RS232 adapter.

  • Page 19: Function Details

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Function details 4.3.1 Main window This consists of a zone displaying the encoder’s main parameters and the command buttons. Active button wording appears in dark red: When the mouse’s cursor goes over an active button, its wording appears in bright red:...

  • Page 20: Description Of Buttons

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 encoder transmitted data: especially, the object is not to try to check synchronism with the display obtained on an RDS signal analyser in real time. Right and left parts of the displayer are used to present static or temporary parameters. From top to bottom and from left to right can be found the following: code display zone (Program Identification) being broadcast.
  • Page 21 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 : This button directly commands the inversion of the state of the TA signal (Active/Inactive) each time it is pressed. Two other buttons are available: : This button gives access to the application’s main menu. It can be protected by a password (see paragraph 4.4.2).

  • Page 22: Encodeur Configuration

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 4.3.2 Encodeur configuration The software should function with the RDS encoder so as to be able to program it and to reflect its functioning all the time: for this, during its launching, the software tries to establish communication with the encoder and asks for its configuration.
  • Page 23 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Note: it is imperative that the first PI code (Station 1) be valid (4 hexadecimal figures, no zeros); the second can be left white: in this case, the PI running button will not be active (only one valid identification).
  • Page 24 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 This page contains configuration parameters of the simple Dynamic PS: • Text: this edition zone enables the simple PS text to be captured or the resulting text to be displayed for the formatted PS. •...
  • Page 25 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Main parameters This page contains parameters which enable the transmitted program to be qualified: • M/S: defines the of program content (Words or Music). • DI: when they are used, these 4 bits enable different functioning modes to be defined in order to switch specific decoders.
  • Page 26 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 The table of frequencies uses several colours so as to differentiate frequencies according to their use: a new value to the table, click on an empty box in the grid, then fill the 'Frequency' field and validate with button.

  • Page 27: Configuration Assistant

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Encoder This page enables the encoder’s physical parameters to be configured: • Signal: these parameters enable both the amplitude and the RDS sub-carrier phase to be defined, as well as its synchronization mode with the 19 kHz pilot.

  • Page 28: Configuration Files

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Mode: defines the software’s default mode. Depending on the chosen mode, the codes and their wording, as well as the PI code calculations, are different. Communication: these parameters are the ones used for communicating with the encoder via the RS232C link.

  • Page 29: File' Menu

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 4.4.1 'File' menu Loading a configuration This command enables a previously saved configuration file to be opened to load it into the memory. If an encoder is connected, the loaded configuration will be sent to it.

  • Page 30: About' Menu

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Contents of the sent frames are displayed during the transfer. When the transfer is completed, click on 'Close' to finish the operation. Configure an encoder This command gives access to the previous described encoder configuration pages...

  • Page 31: Obtaining Services

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 5 OBTAINING SERVICES Headquarter: Audemat-Aztec 20, avenue Neil Armstrong - Parc d'Activites J.F. Kennedy 33700 BORDEAUX - MERIGNAC FRANCE Tel: +33 (5)57 928 928 | Fax: +33 (5)57 928 929 Hotline: services@audemat-aztec.com Audemat-Aztec Inc. Audemat-Aztec Inc...

  • Page 32: Glossary

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 6 GLOSSARY AF : Alternative Frequencies list The list(s) of alternative frequencies give information on the various transmitters broadcasting the same program in the same or adjacent reception areas, and enable receivers equipped with a memory to store the list(s), to reduce the time for...
  • Page 33 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 RT: RadioText This refers to text transmissions coded in accordance with annex E, primarily addressed to consumer home receivers, which would be equipped with suitable display facilities. TA: Traffic announcement identification This is an on/off switching signal to indicate when a traffic announcement is on air. The signal could be used in receivers to: 1.

  • Page 34: Index

    FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 7. INDEX Alternative frequencies, 22 Computing configuration, 13 Connection, 8, 9 DI, 16, 21 Dynamic, 15, 19, 20 M/S, 16, 21 On indicator, 6 PI, 7, 16, 18, 24 PS, 15 PTY, 16, 21, 24...
  • Page 35 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 APPENDIX A : ASCII Instruction description Page 35 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Audemat-Aztec – Audemat-Aztec I WEB: www.audemat-aztec.com - e-mail: contact@audemat-aztec.com...
  • Page 36 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 ASCII instruction syntax ASCII instruction description Example(s) and comments FMB10 Encoder Display all the programmable parameters and their value. AF+=fff.f The command AF+= adds the frequency given ASCII mode : the AF list can be...
  • Page 37 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 ASCII instruction syntax ASCII instruction description Example(s) and comments FMB10 Encoder BYPASS=1 BYPASS=1 : the signal applied to the "sync/mpx" input of the RDS encoder is BYPASS=0 directly switched to the RDS output connector The red "Warning" LED flashes once per second.
  • Page 38 UECP (UER-SPB490) protocol commands. See also : "ECHO=1" and chapter devoted to UECP (UER-SPB490) protocol commands ‘understood’ by the FMB10 encoder. ECHO=0 This command determines if the encoder ASCII Mode : the ECHO sends an echo(ECHO=1) of each character, or...
  • Page 39 G=bbbbccccdddd The commands "G=" and "H=" orders the IMPORTANT: to take 100% H=bbbbccccdddd FMB10 RDS encoder to send RDS groups control of RDS transmission, whose contents are free. The RDS do not forget to work at a transmission can then be partially or totally communication speed higher than 2400 baud.
  • Page 40 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 ASCII instruction syntax ASCII instruction description Example(s) and comments FMB10 Encoder INIT Parameters affected by the parameter Parameters not affected by the initialisation command with their initialisation parameter initialisation command values (in italics). "INIT All the initialised parameters are automatically "SPEED"...
  • Page 41 This system command is to be used to enter v from 0 to 250 the secret code to unlock the write protection on the parameters stored in the FMB10 encoder’s permanent memory If the code entered corresponds to the RDS encoder’s secret code, it sends a "+"...
  • Page 42 (KEY=<secret code>). NKEY=0 will inhibit the secret code function and make the encoder permanently accessible : the FMB10 encoder is delivered in this condition. See also: KEY= NPI=1 NPI=1 causes the PI1 code, programmed by ASCII Mode: the NPI parameter means of the PI1= command, to be broadcast.
  • Page 43 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 ASCII instruction syntax ASCII instruction description Example(s) and comments FMB10 Encoder NPS=1 NPS=1 causes the PS1code, programmed by ASCII Mode the NPS parameter means of the command PS1=, to be broadcast may be reread with the command NPS=2 NPS=2 causes the code PS2 to be broadcast.
  • Page 44 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 ASCII instruction syntax ASCII instruction description Example(s) and comments FMB10 Encoder The response to this command is either PILOT? "PILOT=1" or "PILOT=0" depending on whether or not the RDS encoder detects the presence of a 19000Hz signal on it’s sync/multiplex input.
  • Page 45 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 ASCII instruction syntax ASCII instruction description Example(s) and comments FMB10 Encoder PTY=v PTY Program TYpe ASCII mode : the PTY parameter can be reread with the command v is between PTY=0 type non defined PTY?
  • Page 46 RT-RATE is a parameter which allows the adjustment of the Radio Text transmission speed. See also : RT_RATE=TEXT= IMPORTANT: when the FMB10 RDS encoder is driven as "slave" with a Radio Text transmission (ASCII PC commands of type G=2bbbccccdddd or H=2bbbccccdddd), it is recommended to inhibit the radio text coming from the encoder (RT=0).
  • Page 47 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 ASCII instruction syntax ASCII instruction description Example(s) and comments FMB10 Encoder SPEED=vvvv,p,n This command configures the communication ASCII mode : the SPEED port when the ASCII mode or protocol is/are parameters can be reread with vvvv = used.
  • Page 48 IMPORTANT: The TA parameter may also be set at TA=1by an external switch connected to one of the 2 logic inputs of the FMB10 encoder. For all the connection details, refer to the paragraph "Remote control of the TA code by external switch".
  • Page 49 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 APPENDIX B : SOFTWARE INCIDENT REPORT Page 49 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Audemat-Aztec – Audemat-Aztec I WEB: www.audemat-aztec.com - e-mail: contact@audemat-aztec.com...
  • Page 50 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 SOFTWARE INCIDENT REPORT ORIGIN Company:..............Author: ..............Telephone: ........Fax:..........e-mail: ..........AUDEMAT SOFTWARE Name:................Version:..............Is this software associated with any equipment? Type:........Version:......Serial n°:......... DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM Computing environment used: Windows 95, 98 Windows NT 4.0...
  • Page 51 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 APPENDIX C : FAQ Page 51 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Audemat-Aztec – Audemat-Aztec I WEB: www.audemat-aztec.com - e-mail: contact@audemat-aztec.com...
  • Page 52 One standalone RDS/RBDS encoder per transmitter (like FMB10) is necessary for static RDS/RBDS services, an associated data link if dynamic RDS/RBDS services. Compatibility with FM Modulation is OK if a subcarrier input exists. FAQ: Where do I install my RDS Encoder? »...
  • Page 53 FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005 Pop Music Country Rock Music Oldies M.O.R. Music Soft Light classical Nostalgia Serious classical Jazz Other Music Classical Weather Rhythm and Blues Finance Soft Rhythm and Blues Children’s programs Language Social Affairs Religious Music Religion...

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