fm-mc4 fm-mc4 fm fieldstrength measurement receiver
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1. 200Hz to 4kHz swing L R L R L R level measurement exactitude 0 2dB to OdB WITHOUT pre emp de emp MPX power measurement exactitude 0 3dB from 6 to 12dB with ref IUT 19kHz 11 2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RF INPUT Frequency range nee eee 87 5MHz to 108MHz Frequency synthesiser step ooo 10 kHz Input impedance 50 ohms eere t BNC Programmable RF 0 20dB and 40dB Maximum admissible input 130dByV 23dBm Sensitivity for S B 60dB RMS 22 22 on 40dByV 11 3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF INPUTS OUTPUTS MPX INPUT HEEL 20 kOhms type mL Unbalanced Gonmector uuu a uu E P BNC lists m 18dBu to 18dBu adjustable by 0 1dB steps Maximum admissible input 22dBu PASS DANG 40Hz 100kHz AF INPUT2. BNC Nominal output level 12dBu 8 72V peak peak for a modulating signal from 500 Hz Distortion at 12dBu 9 0 2 for a modulating signal to 75kHz OUTPUT ImpedarnCce ea Rae MEAE EXTA A EN A DEUM 10 Ohms OUTPUT type DEED Unbalanced jen pe P BNC Nominal output level 12dBu 8 72V peak peak for a modulating signal from 500 Hz in stereo L R PC CONNECTION Conneccion pe arasan RS232C COMMECION Su E E EAEAN 9 pin female SUB D Communication speed depending on measurements 9600 19200 and 115200 bauds Note Outputs L R and MPX are out of phase by 180 in relation to the modulating signal The L R output has the modulating signal s polarity Il 4 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS Low voltage power supply emt 11 VDC 15 VDC MEE Around 30 W Mains power supply frequency n eme 110 VAC 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Consumed energy AG aei eit det rece terae re er ee Around 50 VA Maximum current 12 VDC output J5 fo ROAA memes e eene 2A Input F1 fuse 12VDC Guayas a Saga sayay qukuyta
3. q F6 3A Mains supply F2 fuse UU T2A Functioning temperature da ee ERR one de ee eee 5 45 C 41 F 113 F Dimensions LKH XD u aya un Ee eda E 360 x 155 x 405 mm lios Around 12 kg AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 33 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Note The characteristics and performances may be modified by AUDITEM without warning 1 Odb 0 775V RMS 1 KHz SINUS AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 34 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 III CABLING THE CONNECTORS FRONT PANEL MODULE J1 CONNECTOR FM MC4 DFMA02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION External 12VDC power supply voltage input 4 pin male XLR plug SIGNAL man a NATURE Power supply reference OV input 12VDC IN 12V DC input from external energy source p AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 35 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J2 CONNECTOR FM MC4 L
4. 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC AF and modulation analysis MCAF02 DFMAO2 software user s manual 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC Scanning SCAN software user s manual 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC RDS Annalysis RX_MCRDS software user s 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC Darc analysis RX_DARC software user s manual optional DFMAO2 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC 4 02 hardware manual 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC AF and modulation analysis MCAF02 DFMAO2 software user s manual 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC Scanning SCAN software user s manual 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC RDS Annalysis RX_MCRDS software user s manual 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC Darc analysis RX_DARC software user s manual optional PORTABLE COMPUTER The portable computer necessary to run the system is not included in the initial supply For your information the minimum and the recommended features of the associated portable computer are specified below Windows 9 x Windows NT 4 x SP6 Windows 2k SP3 Processor Pentium 100MHz Pentium 233MHz Pentium 300Mhz RAM memory size 16 Mo 64 Mo 128 Mo Hard disk size 80 Mo 80 Mo 80 Mo Centronics printer port 1 1 1 RS232C serial port 1 1 1 AUDITEM can supply on request the computer rigorously fitting the system and the software 1 3 2 Setting up the detectors Before connecting the equipment it is necessary to equip the vehicle with various detectors supplied with the system AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 15
5. Four connectors two for DFMAO02 enable an audio signal to be connected on the equipment to carry out AF monitoring On FM MCA two types of input are available unbalanced connectors BNC J10 and J11 or balanced connectors XLR J12 and J13 On 02 only one input type is available balanced connectors XLR J10 and J11 The input level can be configured by software Remote control input A remote control connector is available on the front panel connector DB9 J3 This connector is has various uses a serial link RS422 is available pins 1 2 3 4 This link will later add another device to communicate with the equipment 8 TTL input output are available pins 6 7 8 They will later be used to control or receive information A stand by control input is available pin 9 When this pin is off the equipment is active normal function When this pin is connected to earth pin 5 the equipment is on stand by all cards are switched off except power supply modules 12V DC is always enabled This system enables the equipment to be switched on off from a remote place Signal FI 10 7MHz input Option The input connector which connects an FM antenna available on the front panel BNC J6 enables also an Fl 10 7MHz signal to be connected AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 28 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware Use
6. Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Unbalanced AF input Left channel TYPE Female BNC plug SIGNAL REF NATURE Power supply referenced EXT jUnbalanced AF input Left channel AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 44 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J10 CONNECTOR DFMAO02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Balanced AF input Left channel TYPE 3 pin female XLR plug SIGNAL REF NATURE AFG EXT 0V alanced AF input OV AFG EXT alanced AF input Positive AFG EXT alanced AF input Negative AFG EXT M alanced AF input Earth AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 45 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J11 CONNECTOR FM MC4 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Unbalanced AF input Right channel TYPE Female BNC plug SIGNAL REF NATURE Power supply referenced AFD_EXT Unbalanced AF input Right channel AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 46 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02
7. 11 detection light PSS SSES 5 Seo eee EE ipm s p a m ti m e g nominal functioning distance detectors holding down nut 1 3 4 Installation of a specific type of movement detector The equipment is configured to operate with the supplied optical detector However if the FM MC4 must be used regularly in the same vehicle it is better to install a permanent detector it is therefore possible to use for example a detector connected to the speed cable device found on some vehicles or another system contact vehicle manufacturer Electrical connection Various detector technology may be installed to guarantee the compatibility with most systems relay contact output referenced to earth TTL output open collector output U 10 V programmable current 12 mA 8 mA and 4 mA AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 18 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Block diagram of input stage of the movement detector CONNECTOR 12 FM MCA 10 DC 3 DC OUT e 24K 800 INFORMATION 2 DET IN The CAV7 jumper enables using a pulling resistor to be validated grounded 10 the used resistor needing to be connected to the OV signal 1 or 10V OUT 3 by a strap on J2 conn
8. DFMAO02 FM MC4 HARDWARE USER S MANUAL FM MC4 FM FIELDSTRENGTH MEASUREMENT RECEIVER 02 DYNAMIC FM MODULATER ANALYSER Document reference Edition N 1 2 05 2005 File reference Fmmc4 nm1 2 A AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 1 of 57 BroadcastingInnovation THE INNOVATIVE QUALITY SOLUTION FOR BROADCAST PROFESSIONALS CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Established following the EMC 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC Directive 98 11 18 We hereby certify that the AUDEMAT AZTEC FM_MC4 DFMAO02 equipment complies with the dispositions of the European Community Directive concerning the rapprochement of the legislation of the State Members related to electromagnetic compatibility EMC 89 336 EEC Directive and to low voltage 73 23 EEC Directive This declaration of conformity results from respecting EMC and low voltage requirements and from an analysis carried out by AUDEMAT AZTEC s Quality Department complying with European standards EN 50081 1 EN 50082 1 and EN 60215 C E O Daniel WERBROUCK ISO 9001 CERTIFIED AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 2 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply w
9. A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Do not touch the circuit pins unless you are connected to earth by a conductor strap Use a conductor carpet connected to earth when handling sensitive components Never plug in or take out subsystems printed circuits or components when the system is switched on CAUTION Damage to equipment when opening it automatically involves cancelling the guarantee terms Tools The work station must be prepared in such a way as to avoid any deterioration to the parts and must present a working area spacious enough to easily handle the equipment s subsystems Required tools 1 cruciform screwdriver 1 pliers Removing the lower cover Using a cruciform screwdriver unscrew and take away the 24 screws maintaining the lower cover Lift the cover upwards to take it off Locating the digital Input Output module The module with the jumpers to modify is located on the equipment s front panel it is held on the latter by the three connectors J2 J3 and J4 it consists of two superimposed cards Locating and positioning of jumpers Jumper CAV7 is found on the card which is fixed directly on the front panel jumpers CAV9 to CAV 16 are found on the other card the following chart indicates clearly the position of each jumper Pliers are needed to change the jumpers position Set up diagram of the jumpers 0000000 oooooooooo o
10. marked on the figure below which maintain the digital module s cover Lift the cover upwards to remove it Position of digital module cover s fixing holes AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 21 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Operating mode 4 only see following diagram CAV10 CAV11 and CAV12 in position 1 2 external GPS mode in input possibility to connect an external GPS to run a campaign INT GPS Block diagram EXT GPS IN processor 9 CAV10 CAV11 and CAV12 in position 2 3 internal GPS mode in output internal GPS data are available on the connector output Internal GPS data are no longer available to carry out a campaign Block diagram INT GPS INT GPS OUT processor CAVO in position 1 2 CAV10 CAV11 and CAV12 in position 2 3 internal GPS mode in output internal GPS data are available on the connector output Internal GPS data are also available for carrying out a campaign INT GPS Block diagram INT GPS OUT processor AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 22 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM
11. 2 CONSTITUTION Details of front and back panels of AUDEMAT AZTEC FM MC4 FRONT PANEL Edition 1 2 05 2005 Q POWER SUPPLY ON OFF DC FUSE l 12VDC INPUT MOVEMENT DETECTOR 00000 O 2 J K TTL EXIIEMAT FM MC4 FM RF FIELD STRENGTH MEASURE BASE BAND and RDS ANALYSE GPS REMOTE KEYBOARB RS 422 PC COMPUTER 5 STATUS 12VDCPRESENCE s RxENABLED L2 e AC MAINS PRESENCE L7 FM Rx PROCESSING system Faure 18 AUTOMATIC RDS MOVEMENT DETECTION O GPS Rx ENABLED 15 MOVEMENT DETECTION PROCESSING 140 Q GPS Rx PROCESSING 12VDC OUTPUT PHONES Q LEVEL OUTPUT AUDIO INPUTS UunspataNcED 15 ue BaANCED ANTENI GPS ANTENN BASE BAND LT us INPUT INPUT INPUT LEFT MONO RIGHT 10 7 MHz IF BACK PANEL L R OUTPUT EXPANSION RS 485 L OUTPUT R OUTPUT EXTERNAL GPS wy MPX OUTPUT 10 7 MHz IF OUTPUT ON OFF Page 8 of 57 AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 F
12. FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J11 CONNECTOR DFMAO02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Balanced AF input Right channel TYPE 3 pin female XLR plug SIGNAL REF NATURE AFD EXT alanced AF input OV AFD EXT alanced AF input Positive AFD EXT alanced AF input Negative AFD EXT M alanced AF input Earth AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 47 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J12 CONNECTOR FM MC4 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Balanced AF input Left channel TYPE 3 pin female XLR plug SIGNAL REF NATURE AFG EXT 0V alanced AF input OV AFG EXT alanced AF input Positive AFG EXT alanced AF input Negative AFG EXT M alanced AF input Earth AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 48 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J13 CONNECTOR FM MC4 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Balanced AF input Right channel TYPE 3 pin female XLR plug SIGNAL REF NATURE AFD EXT alanced AF input OV AFD EXT alanced AF input Positive AFD EXT alanced AF input N
13. L R m 20 kOhms Input o Balanced or unbalanced FM MC4 Balanced input 3 pin female XLR Unbalanced input connectors BNC Input level cm 18dBu to 18dBu adjustable by 0 1dB steps Maximum admissible input 22dBu sr eei 40Hz 15kHz AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 32 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 GPS INPUT FM MC4 EE 50 Ohms COMMEGCION uy m m Qha naa aka a b anak BNC Central frequency x cede Pura Mes aoaaa 1575 42 MHz MOVEMENT DETECTION FM MC4 Inp t 3 5 e t dn Current setting 5mA 15mA Tension 5V 18V GOMMEOCION fe e M 9 pin male SUB D MPX OUTPUT OUTPUT impedance eret e eee CE ee eda thle rhe tree ae teh 10 Ohms EE Unbalanced u
14. detector s fixing screws Pass the detector s connection cable inside the vehicle either under the door if there is enough room without risking damage to the cable or through the rear door window Connect the cable to the AUDEMAT AZTEC FM MC4 equipment MOVEMENT DETECTOR connector During the calibration of the movement detector it is possible to control the detector s sensitivity thanks to a red led light on the detector This lights up when the reflecting surface is being detected and enables the User to control even adjust the detector s position or simply to ensure its running Caution Assembling objects outside a vehicle which involves the enlargement of the original dimensions of the latter widthways in particular is subject to official approval from the Authorities following installation We advise the User to comply with this AUDITEM will not be responsible for any damages or incidents caused or induced by the system or its installation AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 17 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Installation of Movement detector halding down bolt vehicle wing lightening jaws _ rear wheel of vehicle E articulated arms E positioning wheels le articulated arms white band 1 detectors linking cable
15. general transmission standard Residential commercial et light industry Electro magnetic compatibility general immunity standard Residential commercial et light industry Limits and measuring methods of features of radio electric interference produced by information processing apparatus Electro magnetic compatibility limits for harmonic current transmissions CEI 1000 3 2 Security regulations for electrical measuring adjusting and laboratory apparatus Security regulations applicable to radio electrical transmission material Otherwise conform to TDF specification SN 97002 version 1 0 AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 57 of 57
16. of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FM reception antenna The antenna equipped with a magnetic base must be fixed on the roof of the vehicle preferably in the centre so as to avoid modifying the reception diagram In other respects the User will avoid the proximity of other antennae and the presence of interfering metallic elements roof rack etc The antenna wire can be installed in such a way as to form a 45 angle with the horizontal thus presenting an equivalent average sensibility in the H and V polarisation GPS satellite reception antenna FM MC4 only The antenna equipped with a magnetic base must be fixed on the roof of the vehicle If its precise location on the roof is not important the more space there is around the antenna the better the reception is GPS satellites are not geo stationary Should there be a roof rack it would be necessary to install the GPS reception antenna at a higher position so as its base will be at least at the same level as the highest element of the roof rack Note In the event of heavy rain the User should be careful in insulating the exterior connectors especially the antenna ones insulating ribbon 1 3 3 Setting up the movement detector FM MC4 only The movement detector enables the measurements carried out by the system to be activated By setting the distance between the two parameter ac
17. port the intermediary material customer is materially transparent and the last material customer closes the chain The equipment configuration mode selection is carried out by configuring 3 switches SW15 SW16 and SW17 located on the digital card referenced 2484 XX The switch configuration is done by cutting the path which establishes contact using a sharp blade or by soldering a bridge Access to the digital card necessitates lifting off the upper cover which is also the receiver module s and the digital module s cover Dismantling the equipment must be done in exactly the same way as that described in the chapter Connection with an external GPS State of switches SW15 SW16 and SW17 to configure the equipment in first material client mode SW17 must be disconnected by default SW16 must be connected by default SW15 must be connected by default State of switches SW15 SW16 SW17 to configure the equipment in material customer mode SW15 SW16 and SW17 must be disconnected State of switches SW15 SW16 and SW17 to configure the equipment in last material customer mode SW17 must be connected SW15 and SW16 must be disconnected State of switches SW15 SW16 and SW17 to disable the link function SW15 SW16 and SW17 must be connected AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 26 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware
18. signal RXD RX RS422 PC reception signal negative RS232C PC reception signal R RS422 PC reception signal positive 0 7 RI Buzzer detection signal poem AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 38 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J5 CONNECTOR FM MC4 DFMA02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION 12VDC power supply output TYPE XLR 4 pin female plug SIGNAL NATURE Tmnr i aa AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 39 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J6 CONNECTOR FM MC4 DFMA02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Reception antenna RF signal input TYPE BNC female plug SIGNAL REF NATURE Power supply referenced j AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 40 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J7 CONNECTOR FM MC4 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION GPS antenna RF signal input TYPE BNC
19. www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 P1 adjustment button for headphones output J9 output jack socket for audio headphones J10 FM MC4 input connector to link an unbalanced audio signal left channel for AF monitoring 2 input connector to link a balanced signal left channel for AF monitoring J11 FM MC4A input connector to link an unbalanced audio signal right channel for AF monitoring 2 input connector to link a balanced audio signal right channel for AF monitoring J12 FM MC4 input connector to link a balanced audio signal left channel for AF monitoring J13 FM MC4 input connector to link a balanced audio signal right channel for AF monitoring AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 11 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 From left to right the back panel consists of J14 connector enabling various equipment to be cascaded J15 FM MC4 connector enabling an external GPS to be connected J16 output connector of low impedance Left Right signal J17 output connector of low impedance Left signal J18 output connector of low impedance Right signal J19 output connector of low impedance i
20. 0 Programmable de emphasis of L and R 0 50ys and 75ys Programmable pre emphasis of L and R 0 50ys and 75ys GPS SECTION FM MCA Number of satellites a HORT ERR ee ETE EE ERR ae 8 Geographical efTet iie erc 100 m AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 31 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 MOVEMENT DETECTION FM MC4 Sensor for covered 1 255 impulses wheel turn EXACTITUDES The exactitudes given below are obtained with the reference signals used at the time of adjusting the equipment RF level measurement exactitude 2dB from to 90 dBuV MPX level measurement 2 5kHz to 75kHz swing Pilot level measurement exactitude u u u 200Hz to 7 1kHz swing RDS level measurement exactitude u U enne 200Hz to 4kHz swing DARC level measurement exactitude 200Hz to 4kHz swing AUX 60 80kHz level measurement exactitude
21. 2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RF INPUT sse nnn nennen 32 Il 3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF INPUTS OUTPUTS seen enne 32 IL A MAIN CHARACTERISTICS as unctio rent een ea tates Vete a exeun dede 33 THE CONNECTORS rouen narro u u 35 APPENDIX SECURITY STANDARDS I U U nS ERR A SR 57 AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 5 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 I GENERAL I 1 PRODUCT PRESENTATION The AUDEMAT AZTEC FM MC4 and DFMAO02 have been designed for radiobroadcasters who design install or operate FM transmitters or FM transmitter networks Installed within a vehicle the equipment enables field strength campaigns to be carried out on several stations of the FM band 87 50 108 00 MHz while driving with automatic indexing of each value by a precise geographical location GPS function available on FM MC4 and with the best reception frequency selected RDS function Data us acquired via a portable computer Powerful and software MS WINDOWS based authorises a precise analysis of measurements and multiple geographical representations in colour Two Cartographic op
22. 7 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 BACK PANEL MODULE J16 CONNECTOR FM MC4 02 LOCATION Back panel of equipment FUNCTION Left Right channel signal output Low impedance TYPE BNC female plug SIGNAL REF NATURE Power supply referenced L R_OUT Left Right channel signal output Low impedance AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 52 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 BACK PANEL MODULE J17 CONNECTOR FM MC4 02 LOCATION Back panel of equipment FUNCTION Left channel signal output Low impedance TYPE BNC female plug SIGNAL NATURE eft channel signal output Low impedance L Power supply referenced OV AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 53 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 BACK PANEL MODULE J18 CONNECTOR FM MC4 02 LOCATION Back panel of equipment FUNCTION Right channel signal output Low impedance TYPE BNC female plug SIGNAL RE NATURE Power supply referenced R_OUT Right channel signal output Low impedance AUDEMAT AZTE
23. C sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 54 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 BACK PANEL MODULE J19 CONNECTOR FM MC4 02 LOCATION Back panel of equipment FUNCTION Multiplex signal output Low impedance TYPE BNC female plug SIGNAL REF NATURE Power supply referenced MPX_OUT Multiplex signal output Low impedance AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 55 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 BACK PANEL MODULE J22 CONNECTOR FM MC4 LOCATION Back panel of equipment FUNCTION FM receiver FI 10 7MHz signal output TYPE BNC female bulkhead adapter SIGNAL REF NATURE Power supply referenced ane AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 56 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 APPENDIX A SECURITY STANDARDS FM 4 and DFMAO02 have been built and checked according to the following security standards EN 50081 1 EN 50082 1 EN 55022 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61010 1 EN 60215 Electro magnetic compatibility
24. M MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Details of front and back panels of AUDEMAT AZTEC 02 FRONT PANEL POWER SUPPLY PHONES R D S by 31 f oara Pi LE Ww DYNAMIC FM ANALYSER SP REMOTE KEYBOARD STATUS LEVEL OUTPUT nm u e 12 V DC PRESENCE FM Rx ENABLED Q AC MAINS PRESENCE u FM Rx PROCESSING STEREO G D m b nas SYSTEM FAILURE AUTOMATIC RDS TUNING gt o L y p EM gt PC COMPUTER 4 BASE BAND CLIBRATED e RDS ANALYSER 2 D 7 ad ENABLED AUDIO INPUTS E 2 RDS ANALYSER ber re is e AUDIO CALIBRATED INPUT 10 ce FM ANTENNA BASE BAND m LT no i VA aD Y 23 dbm max ne on lt z 500 12VDC INPUT 12VDC OUTPUT INPUT INPUT Q 10 7 MHz IF Q EXPANSION RS 485 EXTERNAL GPS ON OFF L R OUTPUT L OUTPUT R OUTPUT MPX OUTPUT BACK PANEL AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 9 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 The front panel includes from left to right 81 F1 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 ON OFF equipment switch fuse for external 12V DC power supply external 12V DC power sup
25. MC4 Set up diagram of the jumpers OOOOOOO loooooooo JA J3 aug IC12 5 ooo 0555 9 Y AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC Edition 1 2 05 2005 J15 EXTERNAL GPS J14 EXPANSION RS485 WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 23 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 1 3 6 Standard connections of the equipment The field strength measuring equipment gathers all the connectors necessary for standard operations on the front panel thereby greatly simplifying its use within a vehicle and enabling the protection bag to be kept whilst running a measuring campaign Connections must be carried out when the equipment and the microcomputer are switched off Connections with the portable computer 12 VDC power supply J5 Using a 12 VDC adapter usually supplied with the portable computer cable the 4 pin XLR plug as indicated on the following diagram OVA J5 Pa e NC VIEW USER S SIDE NC e 4 PIN FEMALE XLR E MN 12V DC Note If the vehicle has various 12 VDC supplying sources the portable computer can be connected directly to one of them RS232C serial port Using the computer cord SUB D 9 pin connect the RS232C communication serial port COM1 or COM2 where possible of the portable computer to AUDEMAT AZTEC s equipment seri
26. OCATION Front panel of equipment FONCTION Data input Movement detector TYPE 9 pin male SUBD plug SIGNAL RE a 7 R2 1 21 kOhms pulling resistor R3 243kOhms pulling resistor AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 36 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J3 CONNECTOR FM MC4 02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Data input output Format RS422 Optional keyboard TYPE SUBD 9 pin female plug SIGNAL REF NATURE REM RS422 remote control reception signal Positive REM RX RS422 remote control reception signal Negative REM TX 5422 remote control transmission signal Negative poe e Lae WEINE AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 37 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J4 CONNECTOR FM MC4 DFMA02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Data input output Format RS232C TYPE SUBD 9 pin female plug SIGNAL REF NATURE TX 5422 PC transmission signal Positive TXD TX RS422 PC transmission signal RS232C transmission to PC
27. SENTATION L a aaia ua 6 IPACORSINEUNO ERR 8 INSTALEPATION uuu uuu 14 aD 14 3 2 Set ng up the detectors u u uuu 15 1 3 3 Setting up the movement detector FM MC4 16 I 3 4 Installation of a specific type of movement detector nn nnenee renn 18 I 3 5 Connection with an external GPS FM MC4 21 I 3 6 Standard connections of the 24 Equipment daisy chaling l u kou oc 26 1 3 8 Additional connections of the 28 14 95 TARTING UP Lu napus a Supa Su hua as 30 LES Suite o dolo HL 30 1 4 2 Operating the equipiment z Ul a ERE FRE ue Te IE 30 I CHARACTERISTIQS tiia ENRRAR RRARRAREATRRERRERERRFARERRRERRRRRRARRARERARRER AR FEXRRARRRERRRR SRRRRRRARERARSARRRRRARRARERKRRRRAR 31 Il 1 MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS CHARACTERISTICS sese 31 Il
28. User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Set up diagram of the switches 1o0000000 IC13 AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 27 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 1 3 8 Additional connections of the equipment The equipment is mainly used to run field strength measurement campaigns It may also be used to carry out RDS or DARC analyses or AF monitoring RDS and DARC analyses can be operated on the RF signal or on the base band signal The AF monitoring can also be carried out on an RF signal or on a base band signal but working on either a stereo or a mono Audio signal is also possible The equipment is also supplied with a remote controlled stand by input and an expansion connector MPX and audio outputs are available as well Base band input The base band connector BNC J8 enables the equipment to be connected to a base band signal It is then possible to carry out an AF monitoring in order to visualise the main signal components MPX Left Right Left Right Left Right Pilot 19 kHz RDS 57 kHz and DARC 76kHz to carry out an RDS analysis so as to visualise all the broadcast data Pl PS AF EON or even to carry out a DARC analysis The signal must be unbalanced and its input level can be configured by software Audio input
29. al port J4 Lock the connectors Connecting the movement detector FM MCA only After correctly fixing the detector to the vehicle s rear wing and after passing the cable under the back door connect the detector s cable whose end is a 9 pin female SUB D 9 plug to the SUB D base 9 pin male named MOVEMENT DETECTOR J2 Lock the connector Connection with the FM reception antenna Connect the FM reception cable to the BNC connector of the FM antenna input J6 Connection with the GPS reception antenna FM MC4 only Connect the GPS reception cable to the BNC connector of the GPS antenna input J7 AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 24 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Connection with the 12 VDC power supply Using the supplied 12 VDC power cable XLR 4 pin female plug cigarette lighter male plug connect the 12 VDC input J1 of AUDEMAT AZTEC s equipment to the vehicle s power supply Note Although the connection to the cigarette lighter is well adapted to an in the car use this source is fragile risk of micro cuts oxidation etc The User should use a safer connecting if possible XLR if the vehicle is frequently used for this type of operation Connection with control headphones This optional connection enables an audio control which i
30. ector Sensitivity definition Normally one impulse per wheel turn is transmitted to the PC if the device installed generates a higher number of impulses per wheel turn it is possible to divide this number to obtain a correct ratio the division may be set from 1 to 255 It is possible to define with jumpers the right division rate to obtain a correct number of impulses per wheel turn The positioned number must be expressed in binary notation base 2 each jumper corresponds to one bit the jumpers are marked from CAV9 low weight to CAV16 heavy weight in other words eight jumpers which corresponds to one octet To obtain a rate of N the jumpers must be configured on a number N 1 For example to obtain a rate of 10 the number to be configured is 9 i e 00001001 in binary notation CAV9 1 CAV10 0 CAV11 0 CAV12 1 CAV13 0 CAV14 0 CAV15 0 CAV16 0 Caution is included between 1 and 255 so N 1 is included between 0 and 254 Dismantling the equipment To modify the position of one or more jumpers it is necessary to partially dismantle the equipment according to the following procedure Before dismantling the equipment make sure all connectors are disconnected above all the mains plug Avoid contact between the circuit pins and any material likely to be carrying electrostatic load AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 19 of 57
31. egative AFD EXT M alanced AF input Earth AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 49 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 BACK PANEL MODULE J14 CONNECTOR FM MC4 DFMA02 LOCATION Back panel of equipment FUNCTION Input Output for supplementary or optional equipment Format RS485 TYPE SUBD 9 pin female plug SIGNAL RE NATURE RS485 A RS485 Bus A line EN TX RS485 transmission validation input QV Powersupply referenced V OO O pp X e 8 9 AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 50 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 BACK PANEL MODULE J15 CONNECTOR FM MC4 LOCATION Back panel of equipment FUNCTION Data Input Output External GPS Format RS422 TYPE SUBD female 9 pin plug SIGNAL REF NATURE GPS RS422 External GPS control reception signal Positive GPS RX RS422 External GPS control reception signal Negative GPS TX RS422 External GPS control transmission signal Negative _ C 5 e 8 9 AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 51 of 5
32. es k eap ERE dbi co eae Aas 40 to 6dB MPX POWER Sampling 256 kHz Conversion time 1 us Converter resolution 14 bits Measurement resolution oo cece cece U u nennen nnn nennen nnns 9 bits Level measurement 150 kHz to 150 kHz Interval between two level 600Hz Elementary cycle 1 to 60 seconds Maximum instantaneous measuring cumulation 1 hour Maximum power recording duration in slide 72 hours Maximum peak recording capacity in one sequence 72 hours PEAK RECORDING Recording one path MPX Pilot RDS DARC or AUX Recording two paths G D G D G D OTHER FUNCTIONS Pilot RDS synchronisation indicator Pilot DARC synchronisation indicator Evaluation of phase between Pilot and RDS sub carriers between 0 and 18
33. female plug SIGNAL REF NATURE Power supply referenced ane L SRT AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 41 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J8 CONNECTOR FM MC4 DFMA02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION External Multiplex signal input TYPE Female BNC plug SIGNAL RE NATURE Power supply referenced ane L j s AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 42 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J9 CONNECTOR FM MC4 DFMA02 LOCATION Front panel of equipment FUNCTION Amplified stereo modulation output for headphones TYPE Amplified stereo jack socket 6 35 mm for headphones SIGNAL ane Power supply referenced Middle PHONE L OUT Left AF signal output for headphones Extremity PHONE R OUT AF signal output for headphones AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 43 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 FRONT PANEL MODULE J10 CONNECTOR FM MC4 LOCATION
34. hese two operations must be done in the order outlined The equipment now carries out a series of internal tests ending by turning on one signalling light after another to check that they are working Once over this sequence should last a few seconds the equipment is ready to run The L2 light mains presence stays lit thus showing the available power type From 12 VDC external voltage Having connected the equipment to the computer J4 and to an externally protected 12 VDC voltage typical 13 8 V via the J1 connector press the equipment s functional starting up switch S1 located on the front panel after having loosened the security valve The same testing procedure is now carried out see above paragraph The L1 light 12 VDC presence stays lit thus showing the available power type Note Should the equipment be connected to the mains and to an external 12 VDC power source at the same time and should it be running functionally AC mains switch and S1 switch both active L1 72 VDC presence and L2 mains presence are lit thus showing the available power types In this case it is always the mains power which is automatically selected CAUTION When the equipment has 2 simultaneous power sources AC and 12 VDC 12 VDC voltage appearance or disappearance is allowed during running without any risk of blockage or spoiling performances the mains voltage appearance or disappearance i
35. ially designed to run over hard constraints of an in the car use vibrations temperature power supply keeping therefore intact its high performances AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 6 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Moreover all useful subsystems are gathered in the same cabinet which enables a very quick and easy installation and running without any specific preparation or modification to the vehicle The equipment and its accessories are easily transportable in a functional bag of reduced size like hand luggage when travelling by plane Their installation within a vehicle setting them up and operating them only demands a few minutes All external connections are located on the front panel of the equipment The GPS FM MC4 and FM satellite reception antennae are equipped with magnetic bases and cords long enough to be easily connected Optionally the movement sensor may be installed on the FM MC4 with no intervention on the vehicle clip system 12VDC power is supplied by connection to the vehicle s cigarette lighter All connection cables are provided with the equipment AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 7 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 I
36. ipment must only be operated on a grounded plug So as not to expose the User to risk of electrocution the protection conductor must never be unintentionally cut Before turning on the equipment ensure that the nominal voltage specified on the equipment corresponds to the mains nominal voltage Before carrying out any operation on the equipment or opening it it is necessary to unplug it from the mains All maintenance or repair setting must be carried out by qualified person Any maintenance adjusting or repairs must be carried out by qualified staff All safety parts switch or mains transformer fuses etc must be replaced by original parts 11 So as to avoid any electro magnetic perturbation the equipment must only be used when it is closed It is also necessary to use shielded cables The following symbols are used on FM MC4 and 02 equipment Page 4 of 57 N Refer to User s manual Protection conductor connection Ground position AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 CONTENTS THE INNOVATIVE QUALITY SOLUTION FOR BROADCAST PROEFESSIONALS nennen nennen ennt 2 150 9007 CER qiidizpm 2 LGENERAL m 6 TJ PRODUCT PRE
37. ith the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You may also find helpful the following booklet prepared by the FCC How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules n order to maintai
38. n compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio amp television reception CANADIAN MANUAL STATEMENT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 3 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS In order to preserve the security of AUDEMAT AZTEC s equipment FM MC4 and DFMAO2 and to ensure operating free from any danger the User must respect the following instructions symbols and precautions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The equipment may only be operated in the conditions described in the present manual It is very essential to avoid any obstruction to ventilation The equipment must only be connected to a power supply which is protected by fuses of 16A maximum The equ
39. nternal Multiplex signal 82 mains supply ON OFF switch F2 mains supply fuse J20 mains supply connector J21 terminal to connect rack to ground J22 FM MC4 FI 10 7MHz option output signal AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 12 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 General block diagram of equipment Power Power ON OFF 12V DC INPUT 12V DC 110 230V AC CA FUSE 5 15 15 10 12V DC 12V DC 110 230V AC 12V DC OUTPUT ON OFF ANTENNA GPS Central Unit REMOTE CONTROL EXTENSION KFYROARD Acquisition RS485 Digital EXTERNAL GPS FM MC4 PORTABLE PC RS232 L R OUTPUT 12dBu LIGHTS L OUTPUT Encoder 12 dBu Stereo R OUTPUT AUDIO INPUTS n Balanced Unbalanced MPX OUPUT 12 dBu MPX INPUT HEADPHONES OUPUT FI 10 7MHz FI 10 7MHz OUTPUT Option 10 dBu RF INPUT RF Attenuator AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 13 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 I 3 INSTALLATION I 3 1 Unpacking Make sure the following equipment and accessories are inside the packing Equipment 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC FM MC4 or 2 field strength measurement equipment 1 strong bag for transp
40. ooooooooo D caus aa cav1o n n CRU11 ceu12 n n n CAY14 foo p n cau15 ulceu oooooo OO OO AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 20 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 1 3 5 Connection with an external GPS FM MC4 only The J15 connector located on the rear panel of the equipment enables either to connect an external GPS to the equipment or to output data from the internal GPS J15 connector s GPS input output operating mode selection is carried out by positioning 4 jumpers CAVS9 CAV10 CAV11 and CAV12 located on the digital card referenced 2484 XX Access to the digital card is obtained by removing the equipment s upper cover which is also the receiver module s and the digital module s cover Dismantling the receiver module Using a cruciform screwdriver unscrew and remove the 4 screws marked by the letter A on the figure below which maintain the receiver module Lift the receiver module upwards to remove it Position of receiver module s fixing holes A A A gt L b 4 4 Dismantling the digital module s cover Using a cruciform screwdriver unscrew and remove the 15 screws
41. ort and storage 1 mains cable Power supply 1 12 VDC power cable XLR cigarette lighter plug 1 spare fuse reception antennae and cords 1 FM reception antenna whip type with a magnetic base 1 GPS satellite reception antenna with a magnetic base FM MC4 only 1 coaxial cable to connect the FM reception antenna 1 coaxial cable to connect the GPS satellite reception antenna FM MC4 only Movement detector 1 infrared wheel turn detector equipped with cable ending with a DB9 connector FM MC4 only 1 movement detector fixing device FM MC4 only white pen only FM MC4 Computer computer cable RS232C PC port DB9 DB9 1 4 pin XLR male plug to cable computer 12 VDC power supply Software The following chart indicates software which is available according to delivered equipment Standard software always present in packing on the CD ROM FM 4 0 Optional software delivered following client s request on the CD ROM RX DARC EQUIPMENT FM MC4 DFMA02 SOFTWARE RXFMMC4 P AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 14 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Documentation FM MC4 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC FM MC4 DFMA02 hardware user s manual 1 AUDEMAT AZTEC Field strength measurement RXFM MCA software user s manual
42. ply input FM MC4 input connector to link movement sensor connector for possible linking to control system serial link connector to link computer serial link 12V DC power supply output for portable computer State display zone J6 J7 J8 Page 10 of 57 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 indicates the presence of an external 12V DC power supply indicates the presence of the mains supply indicates a malfunctioning of the equipment FM MC4 indicates the movement sensor s impulses have been taken into account DFMAQO 2 indicates that the MPX input calibrated to 8 72Vcc is being used FM MC4 indicates running processing following movement sensor impulses DFMAQO 2 indicates that audio input calibrated to 12 dBu is being used indicates the equipment is operational indicates the equipment is carrying out processing indicates RDS retuning is in process FM MC4 indicates the GPS location is valid DFMAQO 2 indicates that the RDS analysis software module is active L10 FM MC4 indicates the GPS is carrying out a location acquisition DFMAQO 2 indicates that the RDS analysis software module is carrying out an analysis input connector to link an FM antenna 10 7MHz signal input FM MC4 input connector to link a GPS antenna input connector to link a Multiplex signal for AF monitoring or RDS analysis AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB
43. quisitions RF field strength value and or geographical position by GPS reception the User may obtain a measurement definition which is more or less precise System composition The movement detector consists of 2 pre assembled base elements A movement detector containing an infrared transmitter and a photoelectric receiver in the same box plus a DB9 connector cable female 9 pins A metallic fixing device including an adjustable jaw to fasten the system to the lower side of the vehicle s rear wing two articulated and adjustable arms enabling the movement detector to be positioned exactly in front of the wheel an angle iron supporting the detector All is delivered pre assembled A white pen for drawing on the tyre is also an accessory supplied with the equipment A white band ensures the reflection of light on the tyre Assembly procedure The movement detector must be installed on one of the vehicle s rear wheels for obvious reasons of stability in relation to the detector not front wheels Taking into consideration the elements of the fixing device and of the vehicle choose the most appropriate place to clamp it AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 16 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Make sure there is enough room between the wing and the wheel considering the movemen
44. r s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Left Right Left Right and MPX signal output Four available connectors on the equipment s rear panel J16 J17 J18 and J19 BNC recuperate the Left Right Left Right and MPX signals these outputs are unbalanced FI 10 7MHz signal output Option An available connector on the equipment s rear panel J22 BNC recuperates the FM receiver s FI 10 7MHz signal 10 7MHz Input Output option IMPORTANT Trademarks quoted in this manual are subject to COPYRIGHT and are the property of their respective editors Any reproduction even partial of the present manual is forbidden without AUDEMAT AZTEC s written prior authorisation AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 29 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 I 4 STARTING UP 1 4 1 Applying power From the mains Having connected the equipment to the portable computer J4 and to the mains J20 press the AC power supply s main switch ON OFF located on the mains pack of the equipment s rear panel The equipment s functional operating is then carried out by pressing the S1 switch located on front panel after having loosened the security valve At this stage the green light located in the centre of 51 comes on In order to ensure the equipment s correct starting up t
45. s not allowed during running due to the risk of losing data or of blocking the equipment Should this arise use a back up type of power source inverter 1 4 2 Operating the equipment Operating the equipment s functions is detailed within the following software manuals AUDEMAT AZTEC Field strength measurement RXFM MC4 software user s manual AUDEMAT AZTEC AF and modulation analysis MCAF02 DFMAO2 software user s manual AUDEMAT AZTEC Scanning RX SCAN software user s manual AUDEMAT AZTEC RDS Annalysis RX MCRDS software user s AUDEMAT AZTEC Darc analysis DARC software user s manual optional AUDEMAT AZTEC sa AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 30 of 57 A Audemat Aztec Broadcastinglnnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 Il CHARACTERISTICS 1 4 MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS CHARACTERISTICS IF FILTERS Characteristic choice and exploitation See IP0508 A MEASURING DYNAMICS aa c s 100 to 23 dBm 7 to 130 dByV MPXISVe RI PCR 0 to 150 kHz Pilot level pe HM 0 to 15 kHz RRI BM 0 to 8 kHz DARG level dasi auaa 0 to 8 kHz AUX level GO KHZ 90 KZ u u u reir peine bee eee re reden i ad eee ere ERE ues de 0 to 8 kHz AF level lj R ni
46. s sometimes useful when there is a doubt over the programme identification This is a stereo output Set up diagram of general connecting for a campaign FM MCA ven Movement detector Antenna GPS Portable computer not supplied antenna 12UDC Cigarette Lighter AUDEMAT AZTEC sA AUDEMAT AZTEC INC WEB www audemat aztec com e mail contact audemat com Page 25 of 57 A Audemat Aztec BroadcastingInnovation Hardware User s manual DFMA02 FM MC4 Edition 1 2 05 2005 1 3 7 Equipment daisy chainin Connector J14 Expansion RS485 located on the rear panel of the equipment enables various AUDEMAT AZTEC equipment to be daisy chained in order to link them all onto one serial port of the computer This enables the PC to communicate with one of several pieces of equipment AUDEMAT SOFTWARE AUDEMAT EQUIPMENT 1 COMPUTER RS232 1st mat customer s ware customer software server RS485 AUDEMAT EQUIPMENT 2 mat customer software customer RS485 AUDEMAT EQUIPMENT 3 last mat customer s ware customer Equipment connected onto the RS232 serial port of the computer is called first material customer the rest of the intermediary equipment connected with the RS485 link is called material customer the equipment at the chain end being named last material customer The first material customer maintains the material interface between the RS232 serial port and the RS485 daisy chaining
47. tions enable the campaign results to be transferred onto a map of France other countries available Ahead of campaigns the HTZ Lite cartographic option enables field measurements to be correlated with results issued from simulations of transmitter coverage based on cartography and digital terrain data Following campaigns the MapInfo cartographic option enables coverage area restitution and offers full graphic manipulation facilities This is also a geo marketing operating tool allowing superimposition of Socio demographic data The AF analysis data gives an overall view of the main components of the FM modulation base band signal MPX L R L R L R PILOT 19 kHz RDS 57 kHz DARC 76KHz or auxiliary frequency between 60 kHz and 90 kHz thereby enabling optimal adjustment levels The RDS analysis module enables all the transmitted data to be displayed PI PS AF EON and error rates of reception to be controlled The DARC analysis module enables rates of reception errors to be controlled The Scanning module enables a quick identification of the various programmes broadcast on the local FM band and their main characteristics level PS AUDEMAT AZTEC s FM MC4 and DFMA02 include the most up to date technology concerning FM reception RDS demodulation DARC demodulation satellite positioning GPS and user friendly software WINDOWS 95 2K and NT AUDEMAT AZTEC s FM MC4 and DFMAO02 have been espec
48. ts due to the flexibility of the shock absorbers and the suspensions check the inside part of the wing and remove any traces of dry earth or other undesirable element Unscrew the bolt fixing the jaws to have enough room to further clamp it on the lower side of the wing Release the articulations of the arms to make the installation easier Once the ideal place to fix the device has been selected firmly clamp the jaws with the fixing bolt Using the articulated arms place the detector in front of the upper part of the wheel so that the surface of the detector s active end is parallel to the tyre s lateral surface Lightly tighten the articulated arms to ensure a grip which allows further adjusting Draw a 3 to 5 cm wide white band on the side of the tyre avoid grooved or marked areas Adjust the position of the detector in front of the white band so as it is centred on the white band at each wheel turn Then adjust the distance between the white band surface and the active extremity of the detector to a nominal distance of about 5 cm In theory the detector should remain functional for 3 to 10 cm distances but the meteorological conditions may balance these performances direct sunlight projected rain etc When the position is definitely adjusted tighten the mobile elements and the articulated arms Check the tightening of the jaw supports Check the tightening of the support s fixing bolt Check the tightening of the
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