The temperature alarm circuitry reduce the output power in case of high room or esternal temperature, trying to stay on the air in spite of the adverse conditions. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 4...
Some leds signal at a glance proper functioning and warning states. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 5 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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If requested, 110-120 Vac range must be internally set on the mains tranformer board. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 6...
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Should an over- current condition take place, the power switch would trip and stop the device. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 7 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
EVEN ON OR STAND-BY CONDITION. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE REAR PANEL MAINS SWITCH, EVEN IF THE APPARATUS IS JUST FACTORY DELIVERED, BE READY FOR THIS EVENT. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 11 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
3 (+) and pin 2 (-). The cable shield, connected to the ground through of the driving equipment, has to be connected to pin 1. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 13 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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0 dBm as a LF signal whose peak is + (or -) 1100 mV. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 14...
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Allow enough time to stabilise and take the higher deviation reported as the right one. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 15 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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CONNECTION MAY CAUSE DEGRADATION AND POSSIBLE DESTRUCTION OF THE FINAL STAGE. THIS FAILURE IS NOT COVERED BY THE GUARANTEE. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 20...
For security purpose the 3rd level password may be factory changed from the default value before the transmitter is shipped, in consequence of a specific final customer request. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 22...
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When the password is recognised as valid and the corresponding level is displayed, press on escape key will turn on the default menu field #00. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 24...
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See menu #22. Right key instead permits to access to limiter setup and threshold. See menu #32. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 25 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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Command mode, with the 2nd level password authorization, permits to set auxiliary input channel sensitivity. See menu #25. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 26...
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10° C the temperature is increased. Assuming 10 years operating life at +25°C, which is not unrealistic, it may become 2.5 years at +45°C. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 27 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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Even in this case, the first request will be a valid password input. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 28...
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100% modulation. Increasing the nominal input level will accordingly decrease the modulation, if the modulatotion signal is constant. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 29 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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Left and right keys change the input fields whilst the up and down keys change the various options or increase/decrease the frequency. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 30...
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The scaled power is approximate and must be tested and/or adjusted before final setup, if critical. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 32...
IN SMT ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE REPAIRED IN CASE OF FAILURE AND MUST BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 35 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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No other regulation is provided on the board. The precision of the measurements is guaranteed by design by the precision of the components and the reference voltage source IC1. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 36...
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IC13a, the limiter threshold level +Vl & -Vl can be adjusted. RT4, if present, impose a ceiling to the limiter. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 37 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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IC5a. A separate 1Vpp output is provided on J2 to drive carrier synchronisation on a possible external RDS generator. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 38...
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20W, a lower power supply voltage is applied, usually 20V. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 39 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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Two additional lines support the RF module bias (or AGC) line and the temperature sensing PTC thermistor on the heatsink. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 40...
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3 directional sample lines derive two rectified voltages proportional to the direct and reflected output power and a RF signal for external monitoring purposes. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT PAGE 41 WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71...
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It is suggested to substitute the module with a new one and send back the damaged unit to the factory for inspection and possible reparation. SOFRATEC BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW.sofratec.com - e-mail : info@sofratec.com Tel: +33 4 93 01 99 99 Fax: +33 4 93 01 99 71 PAGE 42...
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