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Crown E Series
User's Manual
FME 350W to FME 2000W BROADCAST TRANSMITTER
87.5 – 108 MHz STEREO AND MULTIPLEX
WITH TCP/IP MONITORING*
*depending on options
©2013 Crown Broadcast, a division of
International Radio & Electronics Corporation
25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 U.S.A.
(574) 262-8900
web: www.crownbroadcast.com
e-mail:
crownbroadcast@irec1.com
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- Page 1 Crown E Series User’s Manual FME 350W to FME 2000W BROADCAST TRANSMITTER 87.5 – 108 MHz STEREO AND MULTIPLEX WITH TCP/IP MONITORING* *depending on options ©2013 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
General description ........................8 2.2. Accessories ..........................8 2.3. Crown Broadcast FME 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W / 1500 W / 2000 W Description ....9 2.3.1. Front panel ......................... 9 2.3.2. - Page 3 6.2.6. Input commands ........................ 72 6.2.7. Encoder commands ......................75 Page 3 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 4 Factory Service Instructions ....................122 11. CROWN BROADCAST THREE YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ........ 123 Page 4 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 5 D.2. Complete Reset of the Crown Broadcast FME ............... 131 FOR MORE INFORMATION ......................132 Page 5 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 6: Introduction
Classic line, and the new “E” Series products which will meet all customers’ needs in power levels up to 10kWs. Page 6 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 7: Before You Start
Precautions regarding the lithium battery This device includes a lithium battery. If the battery is not correctly replaced, there is a risk of explosion. Only replace it with a battery of the same type. Contact Crown Broadcast before attempting to use another type. ... -
Page 8: Description
The manufacturing quality and the simplicity of use make these truly powerful transmitters to broadcast analog FM programs. The Crown Broadcast FME 350 W, the Crown Broadcast FME 750 W, the Crown Broadcast FME 1000 W, the Crown Broadcast FME 1500 W, and the Crown Broadcast FME 2000 W are fully protected against overheating and VSWR. -
Page 9: Crown Broadcast Fme 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W / 1500 W / 2000 W Description
Crown Broadcast FME 350W to 2000W User Manual– 05/2013 2.3. Crown Broadcast FME 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W / 1500 W / 2000 W Description 2.3.1. Front panel LCD contrast LCD display Navigation RF monitoring output keys... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
19 kHz Communication Ground N RF input Mains Audio input Line2 board (option) * (Ana or AES) Page 10 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 11 On the CAN board, the COM0 port is reserved for the unit’s upgrade and the COM1 port is used to send serial commands. Page 11 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 12: Opened Cover
RF amplifier bloc LCD display Control board on control/display board RF input board Fans Digital modulator Page 12 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 13 High output Input power supply splitter Control board RF input board LCD display on control/display board Fans Page 13 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 14: Synoptic
Crown Broadcast FME 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W Crown Broadcast FME 1500 W / 2000 W Page 14 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 15: Rack
(GDT) giving a very high protection and very low parasitic capacitance and leakage currents. Please refer to Appendix B ‘Maintenance’ for the procedure to replace the surge protection module. Page 15 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 16: Protection Against Vswr
The reflected power is limited to 3 W for Crown Broadcast FME 20 W, to 10 W for Crown Broadcast FME 100 W, to 40 W for Crown Broadcast FME 350 W / 750 W / 1000 W and to 80 W for Crown Broadcast FME 1500 W / 2000 W. -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
Out of band rejection > 40 dB @ 19 kHz Pre-emphasis 0 µs, 50 µs or 75 µs Page 17 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 18: Af Inputs
3050 W @ nominal power (2000 W version) Fuses (for Crown Broadcast FME 350 W / 750W / 1000 W) 10 AT Page 18 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 19: Interface Panel
440.4 X 126.2 X 620 mm (WxHxD) Enclosure depth required 700 mm Mounting 19’’enclosure, with 4 M6X12 screws Weight around 18 kg Page 19 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 20: Miscellaneous
ETS 302 018 (EMC) ETS 300 384 (Radio) NF EN 60215 (Safety) Typical performances unless otherwise noted Page 20 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 21: Starting Up Your Transmitter
Press the Local button on the front panel, then the RF button. Page 21 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 22: Using The Front Panel
“Enter” to return to the list of M A I N -> R F menus. Page 22 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 23: Input Selection
S E L Sel menu is selected, press “Enter” to return to the list of menus. Page 23 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 24: Setting The Mpx Inputs
-> M A I N M P X - I N “Enter” to return to the list of menus. Page 24 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 25: Mpx Configuration
M A I N -> M O D U L A T I O N Modulation menu is selected, press “Enter” to return to the list of menus. Page 25 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 26: Setting The Analog Or Aes Inputs
Disconnect the load and connect the antenna to the transmitter RF output. Enable the RF again using the front panel RF button. Page 26 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 27: Using The Pc Application
Extract the .exe file. You do not need to install it: simply double-click on ENGI_REV_xxx.exe to launch the application. Select the serial port connected to the Crown Broadcast transmitter and the port speed (9600 for the front panel connector). 4.3.2. Setting the transmitter... -
Page 28: Setting The Mpx Inputs
Disconnect the load and connect the antenna to the transmitter RF output. Enable the RF again using the front panel RF button. Page 28 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 29: With The Tcp/Ip Option
Enter the user name and password (default: Admin / admin). You can now access the web interface. Page 29 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 30: Configuring The Transmitter
Disconnect the load and connect the antenna to the transmitter RF output. Enable the RF again using the front panel RF button. Page 30 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 31: Front Screen Use
9 8 . 0 0 -> 7 5 0 The frequency is selected The power is selected Page 31 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 32 If a text string is longer than the screen, press the key to access the text string and to scroll. Page 32 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 33: Structure Of The Menus
The Alarm menu only appears when at least one alarm is active. Menu and menu items in orange are only visible in Expert mode. Page 33 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 34: First Level Measurements
M O N O / S T E R E O ENTER Stereo Encoder M O N O See next page for first level menus Page 34 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 35: First Level Menus
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W -> E X I T Page 35 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 36: Tx Parameters Menu
This read-only menu is only visible if alarms are present. It then displays one screen per current alarm. Press key and then the key to scroll through them. ENTER Page 36 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 37: Input Switch Menu
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Page 38: Line1 Menu
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Page 39: Mpx In Menu
||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| * An arrow appears before Main measurement screen the selected command. Page 39 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 40: Audio Gene Menu
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Page 41: Modulation Menu
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Page 42: Stereo Encoder Menu
||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| the selected command. Main measurement screen Page 42 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 43: Rds / Sca Encoder Menu
||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| * An arrow appears before Main measurement screen the selected command. Page 43 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 44: Fm Limiter Menu
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Page 45: Rds Menu
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Page 46: Network Menu
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Page 47: Com Menu
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Page 48: Power Supply Menu
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Page 49: Temp/Fan Menu
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Page 50: Time/Date Menu
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Page 51: License Menu
||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| the selected command. Main measurement screen Page 51 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 52: About / System Menu
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Page 53: Easy/Expert Menu
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Page 54: Main Parameters Description
With this parameters, select the audio sources which the transmitter will switch to in case of issue. LINE1, LINE2, MPX1, MPX2 ou GENE Page 54 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 55: Line1 Menu (Ana)
This level is also called nominal level, i.e. the level producing the deviation as set in the Modulation menu. From -18 dBu to +18 dBu Page 55 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 56: Line2 Menu (Aes)
This level is also called nominal level, i.e. the level producing the deviation as set in the Modulation menu. From -20 dBFS to 0 dBFS Page 56 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 57: Mpx In Menu
These parameters are available as INPUT.PLAYER serial commands (see section 6.2.5). They are identical to LINE2 menu parameters. Page 57 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 58: Audio Gene Menu
To ensure the sub-carrier levels remain stable, this parameter directly changes the audio deviation. From 0 to 150.00 kHz Page 58 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 59 In the case of MPX inputs, if the RDS is disabled, the audio cannot be adjusted. Page 59 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 60: Stereo Encoder Menu
With this parameter, set the pilot sub-carrier phase. We recommend setting it at 0°. From -180° to +180° Page 60 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 61: Rds / Sca Encoder Menu
These parameters are available as CONF serial commands (see section 6.2.3). Without the FM Limiter option, the CLIP parameter is the only available parameter. Page 61 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 62 FM limiter stage against high audio levels and possible audio distortions. Default value: 8641dB/s From 0.1 to 10 000 dB/s Page 62 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 63: Rds Menu
These parameters are available as RDS serial commands (see section 6.2.7). CURRENT MAIN (RDS.DSN) This parameter indicates the current DSN number. Page 63 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 64 Social Affairs Religious Music Religion Religious Talk Phone In Personality Travel Public Leisure College Jazz Music Unassigned Page 64 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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- Page 66 Parameters of the ALT DSN sub-menu are identical to those of the MAIN DSN sub-menu; for serial commands, use ALT instead of MAIN. Page 66 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 67: Serial & Telnet Commands
To connect without a password, enter: LOGIN And if a password has been set: LOGIN = my_password Page 67 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 68: Serial Commands
Generates a key to enable the specified SYS.KEY.ADD option Generates a key to disable the specified SYS.KEY.REM option Page 68 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 69: Measurement Commands
VSWR measure "01.0" or "20.0" Gives the number of reflected power safety MEAS.VSWRTRIP [0..99] in the past hour Page 69 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 70: Configuration Commands
Enables/disables the Hard Clipper CONF.STATE.LIMIT ON/OFF Enables/disables the FM limiter CONF.STATE.MPXPWR ON/OFF Enables/disables the MPX Power limiter Page 70 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 71: Transmitter Commands
"ON" or "OFF" Enables/disables reflected power safety TX.WARNING "ON" or "OFF" Single transmitter. Warning state of single transmitter Page 71 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 72: Alarm Commands
Gives the left audio input max peak value over 1 INPUT.LINE1.LEFT.PKMAX -100 … 28 second. Page 72 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 73 Gives the deviation max peak value of the INPUT.MPX1.PKMAX -150…150 transmitted signal in kHz over 1 second Page 73 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 74 Sets the offset between left and right channels (+3 = INPUT.PLAYER.TRIM -3.00 to 3.00 left channel level is 3 dBu higher than right channel level) Page 74 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 75: Encoder Commands
Enables/disables TA and TP services "TATP" Sets the command that modifies <APPOINTMENT>; RDS.APPOINTMENT.STR [A…Z] default value: APPOINTEMENT Page 75 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 76 Sets the command that modifies <ITEM.ALBUM>; default RDS.ITEM.ALBUM.STR [A…Z] value: ALBUMNAME Sets the command that modifies <ITEM.ARTIST>; default RDS.ITEM.ARTIST.STR [A…Z] value: ARTISTNAME Page 76 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 77 RDS.PROGRAM.EDITORIAL_STAFF. [A…Z] <PROGRAMME.EDITORIAL_STAFF>; default value: EDITORIALSTAFF Sets command that modifies RDS.PROGRAM.HOMEPAGE.STR [A…Z] <PROGRAMME.HOMEPAGE>; default value: HOMEPAGE Page 77 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 78 <ITEM.TITLE>, <ITEM.ARTIST>, … RDS.PS5.TRUNCATE ON/OFF Truncated text RDS.PS6.CENTER ON/OFF Centered text RDS.PS6.DELAY 0…99 Delay between 2 consecutive screens Page 78 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 79 RDS.VOTE.CENTER.STR [A…Z] default value: VOTECENTRE Sets the command that modifies <VOTE.QUESTION>; RDS.VOTE.QUESTION.STR [A…Z] default value: VOTEQUESTION Page 79 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 80: Status Commands
Returns the list of units present of the CAN bus. Commands related to options are only available when the option is present. Page 80 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 81: Configuration With The Pc Application
Connect the Crown Broadcast Transmitter front or rear panel serial port to a RS-232 port on the PC using a straight cable with a female connector for the PC and a male connector for the transmitter, or if the IP optional board is present on the Crown Broadcast Transmitter, connect both the transmitter and the PC to the network. -
Page 82: Configuration
Clicking “Stop” prevents retrieval of data. However, sending data to the module remains possible. Page 82 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 83 These values are also available with the Modulation front panel menu or with the MEAS.DEV and CONF serial commands. Page 83 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 84 Tags Automation: Command definitions for automation software. See section 9.5.2 for a complete list of tags. Page 84 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 85 These values are also available with the FM Limiter front panel menu or with the CONF serial commands. Page 85 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 87: Saving Parameters
Default name is module_type_serial_number.conf. To load a previously saved configuration, use the Files / Load menu. Page 87 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 88: Remote Control And Monitoring With The Gpio Board
Off: Indicates if the transmitter is in standby mode VSWR: Indicates if there is a VSWR error Page 88 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 89: Remote Control Function Pinout
Jumpers from 1 to 5 (JUMP1 to JUMP5): select the NO or NC contact of the relays. When switching to local mode (relay 1), all other relays are disabled. Page 89 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 90: Physical Representation Of The Gpios
Crown Broadcast FME 350W to 2000W User Manual– 05/2013 8.2.4. Physical representation of the GPIOs 12 V floating TC COMMON power supply Page 90 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 91: Management Using Serial Commands
1xxxxxxx Remote monitoring binary values: Remote Monitoring Binary value xxxxxxx1 xxxxxx1x xxxxx1xx xxxx1xxx xxx1xxxx xx1xxxxx x1xxxxxx Page 91 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 92 5, convert the binary value 00010100: you get 14 as per the above table. You must then send the command: SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK=14 Page 92 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 93: The Embedded Website
A series of indicators on the bottom of the screen enables all connected users to know the transmitter current status: Page 93 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 94 The tool bar, the indicators and the menu will be available on all pages of the site. Page 94 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 95: Viewing The Status
The RF Spectrum page displays the same curve as on the overview page but on a larger scale. The Audio/MPX Spectrum page displays either of the selected curve: Page 95 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 96 The Audio levels page displays the same curve as on the overview page but on a larger scale. Page 96 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 97 To display a specific day or time, slide the abscissa’s label. A button allows clearing the history. Page 97 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 98: Main Status
This page displays the main parameters of the transmitter (read-only). The "Switched to Backup" indicator shows: Main input is on Switch to backup input Page 98 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 99: Transmitter Configuration
Switch to backup input For a complete configuration, use the Main, Modulation, Input Select and Input Sources pages. Page 99 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 100: Main Configuration
RF presence RF disabled RF enabled Local mode Transmitter in standard mode Transmitter in local mode Page 100 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 101: Modulation Configuration
Set the deviation on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.4.8 for more details. Page 101 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 102 Set the limiter on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.4.11 for more details. Page 102 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 103: Input Selection
Set input thresholds on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.4.2 for more details. Page 103 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 104: Input Sources
Set the MPX 1 and MPX 2 inputs on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.4.5 for more details. Page 104 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 105 Set the internal generator on this page. Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.4.7 for more details. Page 105 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 106: Setting The Rds Data
Please refer to parameter descriptions section 5.4.12 for more details. Parameters Enter the ID of the main and the alternate DSN. Page 106 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 107 Crown Broadcast FME 350W to 2000W User Manual– 05/2013 Main DSN / Alternate DSN Set DSN parameters on these pages. Page 107 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 108: Advanced Encoder
(longer than 8 characters). Only applicable when ‘Word’ is the chosen increment. Delay: Time laps between 2 consecutive screens. Page 108 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... - Page 109 Each name must be unique. Automation commands are case sensitive. Page 109 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 110 PROGRAM.NOW PROGRAM.HOST Name of the host of the radio show PROGRAM.EDITORIAL _STAFF Page 110 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
- Page 111 Retrieves either via a sms or url-link more data about tag in RT1. (Info request via Point to Point - unicast) Page 111 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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Page 112: System Configuration
Specifically, these values are sent with SNMP traps. Page 112 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 113: Date / Time
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Page 114: Network
DNS Servers: DNS configuration. Mandatory if before using DNS addresses on other configuration pages. 9.6.4. Communication Parameters of the communication board. Page 114 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 115: Users
You may change login names but make sure each is unique! Only use alphanumerical characters for user names and passwords. Page 115 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 116: Snmp Agent
This process is simple and reliable, no specific configuration is required for the manager. Page 116 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 117: Notifications
The user may replay traps that have not been acknowledged yet. The user may also delete pending traps that have not been acknowledged yet. Page 117 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 118: Common Traps
Set the priority; this information which is sent with the traps can be used by an SNMP Manager as filter criteria for instance. Page 118 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 119: Crown Broadcast Traps
TCP/IP board. With the ‘Reboot Transmitter’ button, restart the transmitter’s front panel. Page 119 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 120: Emr
EMR (Expert Maintenance Reporting) is a service offered by your Crown Broadcast dealer to monitor your Crown Broadcast FME transmitters. A report is periodically sent to you to give you the state of the transmitters. This report may suggest corrective or preventive actions to solve potential issues or improve the performance of the transmitters. -
Page 121: Service And Support
You may also write to the following address: International Radio and Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.A. 46514-5425 Page 121 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 122: Factory Service Instructions
Return Shipment Preference if other than UPS Ground: __Expedite Shipment __Other PLEASE ENCLOSE THIS DOCUMENT WITH UNIT — DO NOT MAIL SEPARATELY Page 122 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 123: Crown Broadcast Three Year Limited Product Warranty
Crown Broadcast transmitter. Warranty does not cover any loss of revenue resulting from any failure of a Crown Broadcast product, act of God, or natural disaster. Procedure for Obtaining Warranty Service Crown Broadcast will repair or service, at our discretion, any product failure as a result of normal intended use. -
Page 124: Appendix A: Software Option Management
Crown Broadcast FME 350W to 2000W User Manual– 05/2013 APPENDIX A: SOFTWARE OPTION MANAGEMENT A set of options is available for Crown Broadcast FME transmitters. Contact your Crown Broadcast dealer if you wish to install one of them after the initial transmitter purchase. -
Page 125: Using The Pc Application
‘OK’ button to enable the license. The new option is now enabled. Page 125 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 126: Using Serial Commands
You can check the current options by sending the command: SYS.OPT.LIST The unit will return the list of enabled options, including the new one. Page 126 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 127: Appendix B: Adjusting The Impedance Of Analog Inputs
High impedance 600 Page 127 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 128: Appendix C: Maintenance
The circuit has been cut off. Turn off the module (position 0) and turn it on again (position 1) to reset it. Page 128 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 129: Changing The Fan
Connect the fan cable on the FAN1 connector of the control board. Screw the lid back in place. Page 129 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 130: Changing The Surge Protector
4. Set the cover back in place. Neutral(Blue) « N » & Phase (Brown) « L » From the filter area Alimentation Page 130 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 131: Appendix D: Troubleshooting
I N I T C O N F I G E X I T Page 131 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900... -
Page 132: For More Information
25166 Leer Drive Elkhart, Indiana 46514-5425 24-Hour Service: (866) 262-8917 Sales: (866) 262-8972 General Information: (574) 262-8900 Fax: (574) 262-5399 www.crownbroadcast.com Page 132 Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio & Electronics Corporation 25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 USA Ph +1 (574) 262 8900...
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