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DAR Plus
Analog or Digital Microwave Radio System

Table of Contents Section 1 - System Overview Section 2 - System Installation Section 3 - Operating Controls Section 4 - Summary Alarms Appendix A - System Connections
Software Release
Appendix B - Modules Appendix C - Frequency Settings
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Operators Guide
PROPRIETARY NOTICE The information and design contained within this manual was originated by and is the property of Microwave Radio Communications. Microwave Radio Communications reserves all patent proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use, and sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein, except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others. The foregoing does not apply to vendor proprietary parts. To allow for the introduction of design improvements, specications are subject to change without notice. 2003 Microwave Radio Communications Printed in the U.S.A. August 2003
Revision A B C
ECO 3143-2 3203-2
Date March 2002 August 2003 September 2003
Microwave Radio Communications 101 Billerica Avenue Bldg 6 North Billerica, MA 01862-1256 USA TEL: FAX: (978) 671-5700 (978) 671-5800
Important Safeguards
Caution:
1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the units.
Grounding or Polarization - AC powered versions of this product are equipped with a 3-wire plug with an integral grounding pin. This plug ts into a standard, grounded power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
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Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be carefully read before operating the equipment.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained and stored in a convenient place for future reference.
Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by other equipment items. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they enter and exit the equipment.
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Heed Warnings - All warnings on this equipment, and in the operating instructions should be strictly adhered to.
Object or Liquid Entry - Never spill liquids or insert objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Such actions can result in re or electric shock.
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Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should be properly implemented for optimum and safe performance. Cleaning - Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Instead, use only a damp cloth for cleaning.
Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the radio product from the power outlet and contact service personnel when the following conditions occur: 1. If the power supply cord or plug has been damaged. 2. If liquid has been spilled in the equipment, or objects have fallen into the equipment. 3. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions and adjusting only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improperly adjusting or tampering with controls not covered in the operating instructions may result in damage to the equipment or require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the radio to its normal operation. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating the need for service. Replacement Parts - When replacing parts is required, use only parts authorized by Microwave Radio Corporation. Unauthorized substitutions could result in re, electric shock, or damage to the equipment.
Attachments - Do not use attachments not authorized by Microwave Radio Corporation. Using unauthorized attachments may create safety hazards or damage the equipment. Water and Moisture - Indoor equipment is not designed to withstand water or moisture beyond the limits noted in the product specications.
Accessories - Do not place equipment on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product could fall, causing serious personnel injury or damage the equipment. Use only equipment recommended by Microwave Radio Corporation. When mounting or installing the equipment, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Power Sources - The equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the unit, or in the operating instructions. For 220 VAC operation, the proper power cord must be used.
Safety Check - Upon completing any service or repairs to the equipment, ensure that safety checks are performed to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.
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Table of Contents
1 System Overview .............................................................................................1-1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.1 Modulator/Demodulator Options ................................................................... 1-1 1.1.2 Operating Controls ......................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 DAR Plus Features ................................................................................................ 1-2 1.2.1 Options ........................................................................................................... 1-2 1.2.2 Protection Options .......................................................................................... 1-2 1.2.3 Digital or Analog Modulation ........................................................................ 1-2 1.3 Transmitter Overview ............................................................................................ 1-3 Figure 1-1 Transmitter Block Diagram .......................................................... 1-3 1.3.1 Transmitter Chassis Layout ............................................................................ 1-4 Figure 1-2 Transmitter Chassis Layout and Interconnection ......................... 1-4 1.3.2 Receiver .......................................................................................................... 1-5 Figure 1-3 Receiver Block Diagram............................................................... 1-5 1.3.3 Receiver Chassis Layout ................................................................................ 1-6 Figure 1-4 Receiver Chassis Layout and Interconnection.............................. 1-6 1.4 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 1-7 1.4.1 General ........................................................................................................... 1-7 1.4.2 Transmitter ..................................................................................................... 1-7 1.4.3 Receiver .......................................................................................................... 1-7 1.4.4 Frequency Response ....................................................................................... 1-7 1.4.5 Analog Radio Performance ............................................................................ 1-7 1.4.6 Digital Specifications (Optional QM2 Modem) ............................................. 1-7 1.4.7 Electrical ......................................................................................................... 1-8 1.4.8 Environment ................................................................................................... 1-8 1.4.9 Interconnection ............................................................................................... 1-8 1.4.10 DIGITAL Specifications Summary ............................................................... 1-9 1.4.11 Analog Specifications Summary .................................................................... 1-9 2 System Installation ..........................................................................................2-1 2.1 Unpacking and Handling ....................................................................................... 2-1 2.1.1 Inspection ....................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1.2 Damage in Shipment ...................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Installation Prerequisites ....................................................................................... 2-2 Figure 2-1 Rack Clearances Top View........................................................ 2-2 2.2.1 Grounding the Equipment Rack ..................................................................... 2-3 2.3 Rack Installation .................................................................................................... 2-4 Figure 2-2 Rack Installation ........................................................................... 2-4 2.4 Equipment Rack Installation ................................................................................. 2-4 Table 2-1 Equipment Rack Specifications .................................................... 2-4 Figure 2-3 Equipment Rack Template............................................................ 2-5 Figure 2-4 Equipment Rack Front View ..................................................... 2-6 2.5 Initial Power-up Procedure .................................................................................... 2-7 2.6 Power Requirements and Fuse Specifications ....................................................... 2-7
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Fuse Specifications ......................................................................................... 2-7 Table 2-2 DAR PLus Fuse Specifications ...................................................... 2-7
3 Operating Controls ..........................................................................................3-1 3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Common Keypad Functions ........................................................................... 3-1 Figure 3-1 Keypad Functions ......................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Transmitter Menus ................................................................................................. 3-2 Figure 3-2 Transmitter Menu Diagram........................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Transmitter Main Menu .................................................................................. 3-3 Figure 3-3 Transmitter Main Menu ................................................................ 3-3 3.2.2 Transmitter Power Supply Menu ................................................................... 3-4 Figure 3-4 Tx Power Supply Menu ................................................................ 3-4 3.2.3 Transmitter Radio Menu ................................................................................ 3-5 Figure 3-5 Transmitter Radio Menu ............................................................... 3-5 3.2.4 Transmitter Analog Menu .............................................................................. 3-6 Figure 3-6 Transmitter Analog Mode Alarm States Menu............................. 3-6 3.2.5 Transmitter Digital Menu ............................................................................... 3-7 Figure 3-7 Transmitter Digital Alarm State Status Menu .............................. 3-7 3.3 Receiver Menus ..................................................................................................... 3-8 Figure 3-8 Receiver Menu System ................................................................. 3-8 3.3.1 Receiver Main Menu ...................................................................................... 3-9 Figure 3-9 Receiver Main Menu..................................................................... 3-9 3.3.2 Receiver Power Supply Menu ...................................................................... 3-10 Figure 3-10 Receiver Power Supply Menu .................................................. 3-10 3.3.3 Receiver Radio Menu ................................................................................... 3-11 Figure 3-11 Receiver Radio Menu ............................................................... 3-11 3.3.4 Receiver Analog Channel Menu .................................................................. 3-12 Figure 3-12 Receiver Analog Channel Menu ............................................... 3-12 3.3.5 Receiver Digital Menu ................................................................................. 3-13 Figure 3-13 Receiver Digital Alarm State Status Menu ............................... 3-13 4 Summary Alarms .............................................................................................4-1 4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 4-1 Figure 4-1 DAR Plus Diagnostic Interconnection.......................................... 4-1 4.2 Alarm Indicators .................................................................................................... 4-2 Figure 4-2 Receiver Main Screen with Alarm Window ................................. 4-2 4.2.1 LED Definitions ............................................................................................. 4-2 Figure 4-3 DAR Plus Front Panel Display and Keypad ................................. 4-2 4.3 Transmitter Summary Alarms ............................................................................... 4-3 4.3.1 Transmitter Power Supply Alarms ................................................................. 4-3 Table 4-1 Transmitter Power Supply Alarms ................................................. 4-3 4.3.2 Transmitter Digital RF Shelf Alarms ............................................................. 4-3 Table 4-2 Transmitter Digital RF Shelf Alarms ............................................. 4-3
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Transmitter Analog RF Shelf Alarms ............................................................ 4-4 Table 4-3 Transmitter Analog RF Shelf Alarms ............................................ 4-4 4.4 Receiver Alarms .................................................................................................... 4-5 4.4.1 Receiver Power Supply Alarms ..................................................................... 4-5 Table 4-4 Rx General Power Supply Alarms ................................................. 4-5 4.4.2 Receiver Digital RF Shelf Alarms ................................................................. 4-5 Table 4-5 Receiver Digital RF Shelf Alarms ................................................. 4-5 4.4.3 Receiver Analog RF Shelf Alarms ................................................................. 4-6 Table 4-6 Receiver Analog RF Shelf Alarms................................................. 4-6 4.5 Alarm & Connection Referencing ......................................................................... 4-6 4.5.1 DAR Plus Transmitter Alarm Reference ....................................................... 4-7 Table 4-7 DAR Plus Transmitter Alarm Reference Table ............................. 4-7 4.5.2 DAR Plus Receiver Alarm Reference ............................................................ 4-8 Table 4-8 DAR Plus Receiver Alarm Reference Table.................................. 4-8 A System Connections ...................................................................................... A-1 Figure A-1 Rear Panel Connectors ................................................................ A-1 Table A-1 Data I/O ........................................................................................ A-2 Table A-2 Site Management - QM2 Internal Modem ................................... A-2 Table A-3 Alarm I/O ..................................................................................... A-3 Table A-4 Summary Alarm ........................................................................... A-4 Table A-5 Audio Channels ............................................................................ A-4 B Modules ......................................................................................................... B-1 B.1 DAR Plus Transmitter Modules ........................................................................... B-2 Figure B-1 Transmitter- Top View (Front Door Open)................................. B-2 B.2 DAR Plus Receiver Modules ................................................................................ B-3 Figure B-2 Receiver - Top View (Front Door Open) .................................... B-3 B.3 Tx Audio Modulator Motherboard (900426) ....................................................... B-4 Table B-1 Tx Audio Modulator Motherboard Adjustments (900426) ......... B-4 Figure B-3 Tx Audio Modulator Adjustments (900426)............................... B-4 B.4 Audio Subcarrier Generator (900100) .................................................................. B-5 Table B-2 Audio Subcarrier Generator Adjustments (900100)..................... B-5 Figure B-4 Audio Subcarrier Generator Adjustments (900100) ................... B-5 B.5 Rx Video Demodulator (906556) ......................................................................... B-6 Table 1-3 Rx Video Demodulator Adjustments (906556) ............................ B-6 Figure 1-5 Rx Video Demodulator Adjustments (906556) ........................... B-6 B.6 Rx Audio Motherboard (900414) ......................................................................... B-7 Table B-4 Rx Audio Motherboard Adjustments (900414)............................ B-7 Figure B-6 Rx Audio Motherboard Adjustments .......................................... B-7 B.7 Rx Audio Subcarrier Demodulator (900172) ....................................................... B-8 Table B-5 Rx Audio Subcarrier Demodulator (900172) ............................... B-8 Figure B-7 Rx Audio Subcarrier Demodulator (900172).............................. B-8 B.8 Rx IF Filter/Equalizer (905560) ........................................................................... B-9
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Table B-6 Rx IF Filter/Equalizer Adjustments.............................................. B-9 Table B-7 Jumper Configurations ................................................................. B-9 Figure B-8 Rx IF Filter/Equalizer.................................................................. B-9 B.9 IF Amp (905764) ................................................................................................ B-10 Table B-8 IF Amp........................................................................................ B-10 Figure B-9 IF Amp (905764)....................................................................... B-10 B.10 IF Limiter/Amp (905720) ................................................................................... B-11 Table B-9 IF Limiter Adjustments .............................................................. B-11 Table B-10 IF Limiter Jumper Configurations ............................................ B-11 Figure B-10 IF Limiter/Amp ....................................................................... B-11 C Frequency Settings ........................................................................................ C-1 Figure C-1 Synthesizer Switch Locations ..................................................... C-1 Table C-1 ................................................. 6 GHz Oscillator Switch Settings C-2 Table C-2 ..........................................12/13 GHz Oscillator Switch Settings C-2
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Preface
Purpose
This manual explains how to install, operate, and configure the DAR Plus Radio. It also provides troubleshooting information in order to remedy common system faults.
Audience
This manual is intended for qualified installers and service technicians who need to perform the following tasks: Install the DAR Plus Radio in a standard equipment rack. Power up the unit and verify normal operation. Troubleshoot common system faults.
Terms and Conventions

For commonly used abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary on page x.
Related Documents
QM2 Modem Operators Guide Instructions for installing and configuring the QM2 Modem QM2 Intenal Modem - Component Drawing and Schematics QM4 Modem Operators Guide Instructions for installing and configuring the QM4 Modem Variable Rate Modem Operators Guide Instructions for installing and configuring the Variable Rate Modem Hot Standby Shelf Operators Guide Instructions for installing and configuring the Hot Standby Shelf.
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Organization
This manual is divided into the following sections and appendices: Section 1 System Overview - Description of the DAR Plus transmitter and receiver. Section 2 System Installation - Describes how to install the DAR Plus and DAR Plus in a standard equipment rack. Also included are power connections for both AC and DC power configurations, as well as how to initially power up the modem. Section 3 Operating Controls - Describes the front panel LCD and keypad functions. Section 4 Summary Alarms - Describes alarm conditions for the power supply as well as analog and digital RF channels. Appendix A System Connections - System Interconnections. Appendix B Modules - Adjustments and Indicators for both plug-in and RF shelf components. Appendix C Frequency Settings - Synthesizer switch settings for frequency bands 6,7, 12 and 13 GHz bands.
Glossary
This section describes commonly used acronyms and abbreviations used in telecommunication and those specific to Microwave Radio Communications.
Term LK 1RU A&C ADPCM AFC AGC AIS AMI AVG B3ZS B8ZS BB BER BNC BPF BPS CCITT Composite Phase Lock. 1 Rack Unit height. Alarm and Control. Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation. Automatic Frequency Control. Automatic Gain Control. Alarm Indication Signal (all ones). Alternate Mark Inversion, line code format for trafc data. Average. Bipolar 3 Zero Substitution, line code format for trafc data. Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution, line code format for trafc data. Baseband. Bit Error Rate. Bayonet lock coaxial connector. Band Pass Filter. Bits per second. International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee, a telecommunications standardizing committee of the ITU. A band or grouping of frequencies and/or subcarriers, including video, occupied by the signal in a radio transmission system. Same as baseband signal. Decibel. A unit of power measurement referenced to one milliwatt. Definition
dB dBm
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Term DMUX, DEMUX DS3 Duplex E1 E3 EIA EMC EOW ERRS ESD FCC FEC FIFO FIR FLR Demultiplexer 45 Mbps trafc rate
Definition
A channel capable of transmitting information simultaneously in either direction. 2.048 Mbps trafc rate. 34 Mbps trafc rate Electronic Industries Association, an industry association that establishes various standards. Electromagnetic compatibility. Engineering Order Wire. Errors. Electrostatic discharge. Federal Communications Commission, the United State's communications regulatory agency. Forward Error Correction rate. First in, rst out buffer. Finite Impulse Response. MRC's model designation for frequency modulated (FM) remodulating radio systems from 2 to 15 GHz. FLR2 is the 2 GHz band version; FLR4, the 4 GHz band version, etc. Field Programmable Gate Array. Ground. Hardware. High Density Bipolar 3 line code format for trafc data. High Pass Filter. In phase Identication. Intermediate Frequency. 1. Institute of Radio Engineers, an international professional radio engineering association that establishes various standards. 2. A unit of measurement, established by the IRE, in which 1 IRE Unit =.00714 volts peak-to-peak (Vp-p) and 140 IRE units equals 1 Vp-p. Kilobits per second. Kilo (1,000) cycles per second. Liquid Crystal Display Local Light emitting diode. Local Oscillator Loss of Signal.
FPGA GND H/W HDB3 HPF I ID IF IRE
Kbps KHz LCD Lcl LED LO LOS
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Term LPF Mbps MHz MUX NRZ PER PLL Q QAM QPSK RCL/RSL Rcvr RF Low Pass Filter. Megabits per second.
Definition
Million (1,000,000) cycles per second. Mutiplexer. Near Return to Zero. Parity Error Rate. Phase Lock Loop. Quadature phase. Quadature Amplitude Modulation Quadrature Phase Shift Keying. Received Carrier Level. Receiver. Radio Frequency, any frequency of electromagnetic radiation or alternating currents in the range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz; as in RF Signal or RF Transmission. RF Power from the transmitter. Receiver. Software. Service Channel. Set point. A channel capable of transmitting information in only one direction. Standby. An electromagnetic signal that is used as a medium for placing an information channel above another information channel. Synthesizer 1.544 Mbps trafc rate. 45 Mbps trafc rate Transmitter. Voltage Controlled Oscillator. Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator. Volts Direct Current. Voice Frequency. A term pertaining to the bandwidth and spectrum of the signal that results from television scanning and which is used to reproduce a picture. Transmitter. Transmitter.
RF Level Rx S/W SC Setpt Simplex STDBY Subcarrier SYNTH T1 T3 Tx VCO VCXO VDC VF Video
Xmitr Xmtr
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Section 1 System Overview

1.1 Introduction
The DAR Plus Radio is a versatile STL solution to satisfy a broad range of transport solutions suitable for the following applications: Studio-to-transmitter links and transmitter-to-studio links Satellite backhauls Analog news gathering backhauls (ICR) Intercity Relay Cable headend feeds Multi-hop networks Support of channel plans from 10 to 28 MHz Architecture supports FCC and ITU channel plans from 1.9 to 15.4 GHz The DAR Plus is designed to be readily convert to digital operationwith easy jumper and dip switch changes in one transmitter module and two receiver modules. The radio can be equipped for internal or external ATSC HDTV transport using MRCs QM2 modems. In addition, the DAR Plus used with the MRC Variable Rate Modem (MRC VRM) provides several transport options for transmit and receive ends. 1.1.1 Modulator/Demodulator Options Internal modem cards or external modem shelf for added flexibility in placement of digital and RF circuits FMT/FMR Analog 525 or 625 line video with four audio subcarriers QM2 19.39 Mbps ATSC transport stream modem with additional DS1 (1.544 Mbps) data channel QM4 Modem - 44.736 Mbps DS3 (G.703 interface standard) channel COFDM modulator for paths with multipath issues PAL video and DVB-T transport stream support Variable Rate Modem for variable data rates and band width 1.1.2 Operating Controls All transmitter and receiver functions are controlled using the front panel LCD and display. For operating instructions, see Section 3, Operating Controls on page 3-1.
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DAR Plus Features
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DAR Plus Features
The DAR Plus features proprietary implementation of MRC Broadcasts extremely stable, low-noise YIG oscillator technology. It provide built-in diagnostics through front panel. 1.2.1 Options Analog: FMT/FMR 70 MHz, IF, 4 audio subcarriers, high-power output options Digital: Internal or external modem QM2, 19.39 mbps modulator/demodulator external QM4 modulator/demodulator AC or DC conversion
1.2.2 Protection Options Hot standby protection for transmit and receive ends Receive diversity Receive diversity hitless (QM2 internal only) 1.2.3 Digital or Analog Modulation Single carrier FM 16 QAM digital modulation
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System Overview
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Transmitter configurations can consist of either an internal or external digital 19.39 Mbps modulator (QM2), an FM NTSC modulator, or an external modem or multiplexer such as the MRC Variable Rate Modem or QM4 Modem. See Figure 1-1 for the transmitter block diagram.
Figure 1-1 Transmitter Block Diagram
DS3
QM4 45 Mbps
70 MHz
DS3, E3, DVB-T DVB-ASI RS-422, LVDS Parallel DVB-SPE ATSC

(19.39 Mbps)
VARIABLE RATE MODEM (Note 1)
70 MHz
External Modems
DS1
(1.544 Mbps)
SERVICE CHAN.
(9.6 kbps)
QM2 19.4 Mbps MODEM
70 MHz
ALARMS
(4 Alarms)
ATSC
(19.39 Mbps)
PLUG-IN MODULES
QM2 19.4 Mbps MODEM
RF SECTION
IRM UPCONVERTER
DS1
(1.544 Mbps)
SERVICE CHAN.
(9.6 kbps)
LIMITER AMP 6 GHz
R L
AMP
ALARMS
(4 Alarms)
12 GHz AUDIO MODULATOR LOCAL OSCILLATOR X2 MULTIPLIER
AUDIO
(4 Chan.)
DAR_Plus_Tx_BLK_1osc
NTSC
FM MODULATOR
Note 1 - Bit Rate and band width dependant. Contact MRC for available applications. 70 MHz
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System Overview 1.3.1 Transmitter Chassis Layout
Figure 1-2 on page 1-4 shows the chassis layout and interconnection for the transmitter. Note that the RF modules, plug-in modules, and power supplies are located in the approximate location within the chassis. For a description of the rear panel connections, see Appendix A, System Connections.
Figure 1-2 Transmitter Chassis Layout and Interconnection
CABINET
FRONT PANEL
CONTROL MODULE LCD DISPLAY & KEYPAD
DARPLUS_TX_CAB_BLK
TO ANTENNA
QM2 ATSC MODEM (OPTIONAL)
POWER AMP TRAY POWER DISTRIBUTION
POWER SUPPLY
POWER AMP
LIMITER IF AMP
IF
X2 X2 MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER (12(D) GHz)
UP UPCONTER
6 GHz OSCILLATOR
AC INPUT
POWER SUPPLY
BACKPLANE
FUTURE
AUDIO MODULATOR (A)
FM MODULATOR (A)
External Modulator
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System Overview
Receiver configurations can consist of either an internal or external digital 19.39 Mbps demodulator (QM2), an FM NTSC demodulator, or an external demodulator or demultiplexer such as the MRC Variable Rate Modem or QM4 Demodulator. See Figure 1-3 for the receiver block diagram.
Figure 1-3 Receiver Block Diagram
QM4 Demod 45 Mbps
70 MHz
DS3
70 MHz
VARIABLE RATE MODEM (Note 1)
DS3, E3, DVB-T DVB-ASI RS-422, LVDS Parallel DVB-SPE
ATSC
(19.39 Mbps) 70 MHz
QM2 Demod 19.4 Mbps
DS1
(1.544 Mbps)
SERVICE CHAN.
(9.6 kbps)
ALARMS
(4 Alarms)
RF SECTION
LNC BPF LIMITER (6 GHz) X2 MULTIPLIER LOCAL OSCILLATOR IF AMP
PLUG-IN MODULES
QM2 Demod
ATSC
(19.39 Mbps)
DS1
(1.544 Mbps)
R L
SERVICE CHAN.
(9.6 kbps)
ALARMS
(4 Alarms)
AUDIO Demod
AUDIO
(4 Chan.)
Note 1 - Bit Rate and band width dependant. Contact MRC for available applications. 70 MHz
NTSC FM Demod
NTSC Video
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System Overview 1.3.3 Receiver Chassis Layout
Figure 1-4 shows the chassis layout and interconnection for the receiver. Note that the RF modules, plug-in modules, and power supplies are located in the approximate location within the chassis. For a description of the rear panel connections, see Appendix A, System Connections.
Figure 1-4 Receiver Chassis Layout and Interconnection
FROM ANTENNA
FRONT PANEL
CONTROL MODULE LCD DISPLAY & KEYPAD
CABINET
RF TRAY
X2 MULTIPLIER (12 MHz)
LNC
6 GHz
LOCAL OSCILLATOR
IF FILTER
IF AMP
IF HDTV, DTV OUTPUT HD (ATSC)
POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD
AC or DC INPUT
POWER SUPPLY
BACKPLANE
SPARE
ATSC DEMODULATOR (OPTIONAL)
AUDIO
DEMODULATOR (Analog)
FM
DEMODULA OR (Analog) T
RX_CAB_BLK
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1.4.1
Specications
General
Standard Frequency Bands: .......................................... 6.8 to 7.1 GHz, 12.7 to 13.2 GHz Optional Frequency Bands: ..................................................Contact MRC for information on other bands from 1.99 to 15.4 GHz Capacity, Analog: ...................................................... 525 or 625 line video, up to 4 audio channels pilot carrier or video signal plus data above video Capacity, Digital:........................................................................ 70 MHz modem interface
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Transmitter
Type:...................................................................................................... Single conversion Local Oscillators: ........................................Ultra-low phase noise, phase-locked sources Frequency Stability: ........................................................................................... 0.0005% Power Output:..................................................... See Operating Specifications Summary
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Receiver
Type:...................................................................................................... Single conversion Local Oscillators: ........................................Ultra-low phase noise, phase-locked sources Noise Figure: ....................................................................... See Specifications Summary IF Bandwidth:......................................................................................................... 30 MHz Threshold:........................................................... See Operating Specifications Summary VIDEO PERFORMANCE (optional FMT) (Back-to-Back with CCIR Emphasis)
1.4.4
Frequency Response
10 kHz to 4.5 MHz (525 line): ..............................................................................0.25 dB 10 kHz to 5.0 MHz (625 line): ..............................................................................0.25 dB 5 MHz to 8 MHz (Baseband Output): ....................................................................0.5 dB Field Tilt: ........................................................................................................... 3 IRE max Line Tilt: ......................................................................................................... 0.5 IRE max Baseband Chroma Delay: .............................................................................. 20 nS max Baseband Chroma Gain: ................................................................................ 2 IRE max Differential Phase: ............................................................................................. 0.5 max Differential Gain: ................................................................................................... 2% max Signal-to-Noise Ratio:.................................................Meets or exceeds RS-250C; 67 dB (See Analog Specifications Summary) Signal-to-Hum (p-p/RMS): ................................................................................. 60 dB min Video Input Level: ....................................................................................................1 Vp-p Video Input Return Loss: ................................................... +26 dB min, reference to 75
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Analog Radio Performance
Signal to Noise: ..........................................................Meets or exceeds RS-250C; 67 dB Signal to Hum: ................................................................................................... 60 dB min Signal to Discrete Tones: .................................................................................. 65 dB min Differential Gain: ................................................................................................... 1% max Differential Phase: ............................................................................................. 0.2 max Note: One-hop, 525 or 625 line video per CCIR; -40 dBm receiver carrier level; excludes modem.
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Digital Specications (Optional QM2 Modem)
Digital Video Channel Data Rate: .............................................................. 19.39 Mbps (ATSC transport stream) Interface:..........................................................................................SMPTE 310M, typical
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Wayside Data Channel Data Rate (DS1): .............................................................................................1.544 Mbps Interface:...................................................................................................................G.703 Asynchronous Service Channel Data Rate: ............................................................................................................9.6 kbps Interface:................................................................................................................ RS-232 Modulation: ........................................................................................................... 16 QAM FEC: .................................................Reed-Solomon (204/188) and depth 12 interleaving
Specifications
1.4.7
Electrical
Power Consumption Transmitter, unprotected terminal:............................................................ 75 Watts typical Receiver, unprotected terminal:................................................................ 55 Watts typical Power Supply Voltages: ................................................................................ 110/240 Vac 24/48 Vdc
1.4.8
Environment
Operating Temperature Range:.......................................................................0 to +50C Relative Humidity:.....................................................................0 to 95%, non condensing Physical Height: ................................................................................ 3 rack units: 5.25" (13.34 cm) Depth: ........................................................................................................ 15.0" (38.1 cm) Weight: .........................................................................................................22 lbs (10 kg)
1.4.9
Interconnection
RF Connections................................................................................................................. 1.71 to 4.90 GHz: ....................................................................Type N female connector 5.925 to 7.125 GHz: .................................................................................... Type WR137; CPR @ top of rack 7.10 to 8.50 GHz: ......................................................... Type WR112; CPR @ top of rack 10.70 to 13.25 GHz ........................................................................................ Type WR75 14.4 to 15.35 GHz: ......................................................................................... Type WR62 IF/Baseband Connectors:...........................................................................................BNC Power, Audio & Alarm Connections: ....................................Barrier strip, screw terminals Network Management Control:.............................................................. 9-pin D connector
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TX (Note 1) RX Output Noise Power1 Figure2 (dBm) (dB) +31 2.5 +28 3.5 +28 3.5 +31 3.5 +24 3.5 +27 3.5 +24 4.0 +27 4.0 RX Noise Figure2 (dB) 2.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.0
System Overview
................................................... .................................. Frequency .........................................Range Model ................................(GHz) DAR 2 ......................... 1.7 to 2.7 DAR 4 ......................... 3.3 to 4.9 DAR 6 ......................... 5.9 to 7.1 DAR 6HP .................... 5.9 to 7.1 DAR 7 ......................... 7.1 to 8.5 DAR 7HP .................... 7.1 to 8.5 DAR 12 ................... 10.5 to 13.2 DAR 12HP ............. 10.5 to 13.2
(Note 2,3) BER3 (10-6) (dBm) -82 -82 -81 -81 -81 -81 -80 -80
System Gain2 (dB) 113 109 109 112 105 108 104 107
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Analog Specications Summary

RX Threshhold4 (dBm) -86 -85 -85 -85 -85 -85 -84 -84 -84 System Gain2 (dB) 123 118 118 122 115 119 114 117 114 Signal/ Noise4 (dBm) -75 -73 -73 -73 -73 -70 -70 -70 -70
................................................... ...........TX ......................Typical Frequency.....Output .........................................Range... Power1 Model ................................(GHz)......(dBm) DAR 2 ......................... 1.7 to 2.7......... +37 DAR 4 ......................... 3.3 to 4.9......... +33 DAR 6 ......................... 5.9 to 7.1......... +33 DAR 6HP .................... 5.9 to 7.1......... +37 DAR 7 ......................... 7.1 to 8.5......... +30 DAR 7HP .................... 7.1 to 8.5......... +34 DAR 12 ................... 10.5 to 13.2......... +30 DAR 12HP .............. 10.5 to 13.2......... +33 DAR 15 ................. 14.4 to 15.35......... +30
Notes: HP suffix indicates high power option. 1. Minimum power to branching network. Digital operation assumes 3 dB back-off QPSK, 6dB @ 16QAM 2. Does not include branching, filter , or RF connection losses at rear of chassis. 3. For 45 Mbps at 16 QAM. 4. For one-hop, NTSC video; EIA/CCIR weighting. 5. Contact MRC for Variable Rate Modem applications. Bit rate and bandwidth dependent on application.
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Section 2 System Installation

This section explains how to install the DAR PLus radio. The following topics are covered: Unpacking and Handling Installation Prerequisites Rack Installation
2.1
Unpacking and Handling
Each unit is shipped assembled, wired, and factory tested. Each unit is packaged in appropriate shipping containers. Care should be taken when removing equipment from the container to prevent damage to the unit. Check that all parts and accessories are removed from the container and packing material before they are discarded. Verify that the equipment items shipped agree with those listed on the sales order.
Note: DO NOT discard the container or any packing material until the mechanical inspection has been satisfactorily completed. This material must be available in the event that a damage claim needs to be filed with the shipping carrier.
2.1.1
Inspection
Inspect the equipment for any shipping damage. Check that the equipment is clean and that no cables or connectors are broken, damaged, or loose.
Note: At the time of inspection, DO NOT make any adjustments to internal controls or adjustments. The equipment has been factory adjusted for proper operation prior to shipment.
2.1.2
Damage in Shipment
Should any damage be discovered after unpacking the unit, use the following procedure:
1. 2. 3.
Immediately file a claim with the shipping carrier. Forward a copy of the damage report to MRC. Contact Customer Service at which time they will determine the disposition of the equipment.
For Customer Service information, see the Preface section of this manual.
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2.2
Complying with installation prerequisites prevents problems from arising during installation or future maintenance of the unit. Use the following guidelines:
1.
Where possible, provide easy access to the front and rear of the equipment rack (Figure 2-1). - Allow a minimum of 18 inches [45.72 mm] clearance at the rear of the equipment rack. - To service and maintain the equipment, allow a minimum of 36 inches of clearance in front of the equipment rack.
Warning: Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
Figure 2-1
Rack Clearances Top View
18" CLEARANCE REAR
STANDARD 19" RACK DAR Plus RADIO
FRONT
36" CLEARANCE
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Avoid direct heat to the unit. If unavoidable, use deflector plates or install the unit in a climate controlled environment.
Warning: Elevated operating ambient temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, considerations should be given to the Template Multiple Rack Assembly (TMRA).
3.
Locate the equipment to allow for an adequate number of AC power outlets for test equipment and power tools.
Warning: Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits could have on over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
4.
Check that the rack mounting rails are sufficiently rigid to support the rack and equipment.
Warning: Mechanical Overloading Mounting of equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven loading.
5.
Eliminate any conditions that could cause water to drip onto the equipment and penetrate waveguide or cable openings. Grounding the Equipment Rack
2.2.1
The equipment rack must be connected to the station ground using a #6 copper wire or equivalent. The ground wire should be routed in as straight and direct a route as is practical.
Caution: Grounding the equipment rack is mandatory.
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Rack Installation
The DAR PLus mounts within a standard 19 inch equipment rack. The unit occupies a height 3 rack units (3RU). The DAR PLus attaches to the equipment rack using four 1224 mounting screws. See Figure 2-2 for the correct mounting hole locations.
Figure 2-2 Rack Installation
DAR Plus
TW_RACK MOUNTING SCREWS
For detailed information on assembling and installing a standard equipment rack, see Section 2.4, Equipment Rack Installation on page 2-4.
2.4
Step 1
Equipment Rack Installation

Remove the top and sides of the shipping container and packaging material, free the rack from the pallet by removing the nuts and bolts securing it in place. Refer to Table 2-1 for equipment rack specications.
Equipment Rack Specications Description Black baked enamel 3.0 (76.20 mm) deep x 1.4 (34.825 mm) wide x 0.25 (6.35 mm) thick. 4.0 (100.016 mm) high x 6.5 (162.40 mm) deep x 0.38 (9.50 mm) thick. 1 (25.40 mm) high x 0.38 (9.50 mm) thick.
Table 2-1
Component Finish Uprights Channel Base Angles Top Step 2
Remove the rack from its crate by lifting it off the mounting bolts and place it near its nal mounting location. After the rack has been raised to a vertical position, remove the shipping support brackets the rack side rails. A template can be used for marking the oor location drilling holes for anchoring the hardware (Figure 2-3). However, if the rack is available when these holes are drilled, it is recommended that the rack base itself be used as a template.
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Figure 2-3 Equipment Rack Template 1.25" 2.125"
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6.00" 3.00" 21.00"
12.00"
20.25" Step 4
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Hole size is determined by the type of anchor to be used. On concrete oors, use the following hardware: - Bolts: 3/8, 16 x 2. - Washers: 3/8, Lock and flat (1 each per bolt). - Anchors: 3/8 16 x 2. - Caulking Anchors:, Diamond type 03060,
Note: These anchors require 3/4 holes. On wood floors, use 3/8 x 1 - 1/2 lag bolts with lock and flat washers.
Secure the rack to the adjacent racks and existing superstructure where applicable. Fasten the racks top braces to the superstructure using J-bolts. If there is not an existing superstructure, the top of the rack should be braced to a ceiling or wall.
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Figure 2-4 Equipment Rack Front View
MOUNTING HOLES
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System Installation
2.5
Initial Power-up Procedure
The following procedure provides instructions for initially applying power to the radio. Before proceeding, verify the following:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Is the other end of the communications link operational? Is prime power available and correct? Have all electrical interface connections been made? Are signal sources operational and correct?
2.6
2.6.1
Power Requirements and Fuse Specications

Fuse Specications
Use the following fuse type: 120/240 Volts 50-60 Hz TA 250 Volts
Caution: The DAR Plus radios use either double or neutral fusing depending on the model. Use care when interchanging fuses between DAR Plus radios. Use Table 2-2 to determine the correct fuse.
Table 2-2 describes the fuse specifications and power specifications. The amount of current drawn by the radio depending the model and installed options.
Table 2-2 Fuse Type DAR PLus Fuse Specications Radio Model DAR Plus Transmitter DAR Plus Receiver Legend: HP= High Power Current 1.5 Amps .8 Amps Amperage 3.15 Amps 2.0 Amps Volts 120/240 VAC
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Section 3 Operating Controls

3.1 Overview
Both the DAR Plus transmitter and receiver use a common front panel, LCD display, and keypad. The keypad is used to navigate through menus to make changes to system functions. The LCD display dynamically reports current system functions and errors messages.
3.1.1 Common Keypad Functions Keypad Functions CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
Figure 3-1 shows the common keypad functions for selecting menus.
Figure 3-1
MAIN MENU
RESET
(ACTIVE WHEN USING POWER SUPPLY, ANALOG CHANNEL, OR DIGITAL CHANNEL
DIGITAL CHANNEL MENU
RADIO MENU POWER SUPPLY MENU
ANALOG CHANNEL MENU
Note:
If no keys have been pressed within 3 minutes, the LCD back light turns off and returns to the Main Menu. Pressing any key re-lights the LCD display.
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3.2
Transmitter Menus
Transmitter Menu Diagram
Figure 3-2 show the menu system for the DAR Plus Transmitter.
Figure 3-2
STARTUP MENU
Press Main Menu to enter the Configuration menus. (Figure 5-9 on page 5-9)
Note: To reconfigure the transmitter as analog for digital, see (Section 5, System Configurations on page 5-1)
CHOOSE RX or TX
Choose Transmitter (TX) or Receiver (RX) Configuration (Figure 5-10 on page 5-9)
Set Internal or External Modulator (Figure 5-11 on page 5-10)

ANALOG POWER SETUP DIGITAL POWER SETUP
TX LEARN
Set the Analog Power Output (Figure 5-13 on page 5-12)
Set the Digital Power Output (Figure 5-12 on page 5-11)
Displays current power level with minimum and maximum parameters (Figure 3-4 on page 3-4)
POWER SUPPLY
Displays IF Level, Data Synchronization, Oscillator Status, Bit Error Rate, T1 Status (Figure 3-7 on page 3-7)
DIGITAL MENU
TX MAIN MENU
RADIO MENU
ANALOG MENU
Displays current, minimum, and maximum power output power, Phase Lock Loop status, and Threshold. (Figure 3-5 on page 3-5)
Displays status for Sub-Carrier IF and IF Squelch (Figure 3-6 on page 3-6)
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3.2.1 Transmitter Main Menu
Operating Controls
The Transmitter Main Menu displays the following information: Digital or analog output power depending how the radio is congured. Software Version Alarm Window - Up to 4 alarms messages can be displayed within the Alarm Window. If more than 4 messages are displayed, the messages will scroll within the Alarm Window with the message at the bottom of the stack moved to the top of the window. Navigation to the following menus: PWR - Tx Power Supply Menu, Figure 3 - 4 on page 3-4 RAD - Transmitter Radio Menu, Figure 3 - 5 on page 3-5 ANL - Transmitter Analog Mode Alarm States Menu, Figure 3 - 6 on page 3-6 DIG - Transmitter Digital Alarm State Status Menu, Figure 3 - 7 on page 3-7
Figure 3-3 Transmitter Main Menu
Tx Power Supply Menu, Figure 3 - 4 on page 3-4 Transmitter Digital Alarm State Status Menu, Figure 3 - 7 on page 3-7
POWER OUTPUT for ANALOG or DIGITAL
DAR Plus TX D-TXPWR 34 dBm
PWR RAD
Version 1.0
DIG ANL
ALARM WINDOW
Transmitter Analog Mode Alarm States Menu, Figure 3 - 6 on page 3-6 Transmitter Radio Menu, Figure 3 - 5 on page 3-5
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3.2.2 Transmitter Power Supply Menu
Transmitter Menus
The Transmitter Power Supply Menu displays the following information: +5VVdc current, minimum, and maximum readings. +15 Vdc current, minimum, and maximum readings. 15Vdc current, minimum, and maximum readings. Analog or digital power amplier current, minimum, and maximum readings, depending on radio conguration.
Figure 3-4 Tx Power Supply Menu
CURRENT VOLTAGE READING MINIMUM VOLTAGE PARAMETER MAXIMUM VOLTAGE PARAMETER
R S T
POWER SUPPLIES CURR. MIN MAX +15 +14.8 +13.9 +15.3 15 15.0 14.9 15.3 +5 +4.98 +4.98 +5.04 +12.0 +12.0 +12.0
D TXP
POWER AMP VOLTAGE D- Digital Mode A- Analog Mode
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3.2.3 Transmitter Radio Menu
Operating Controls
The Transmitter Radio Menu displays the following information: D/A THS - Digital (D) or Analog (A) transmitter threshold at which an RF alarm and summary alarm reported. The threshold is the trip point at which an RF and Summary Alarm is reported. D/A PLL - Digital (D) or Analog (A) transmitter oscillator phase lock loop in locked (LCK) or unlocked (UNLCK) states. The UNLCK state reports a summary alarm. Current, minimum, and maximum output power for both digital or analog mode.
Figure 3-5 Transmitter Radio Menu
ANALOG or DIGITAL DIGITAL/ANALOG THRESHOLD
R S T
RADIO D THS D PLL
PWR D
19dBm LCK CURR. MIN. MAX. 27dBm 26dBm 27dBm
RESET MIN / MAX
DIGITAL or ANALOG OUTPUT POWER CURR. - Current MIN. - Minimum MAX. - Maximum
OSCILLATOR PHASE LOCK LOOP DIGITAL or ANALOG LCK (Normal) or UNLCK (Alarm)
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3.2.4 Transmitter Analog Menu
Transmitter Menus
The Transmitter Analog Channel Menu displays the following analog status: FMT PLL (Modulator Phase Lock Loop) - LOCKED or UNLOCKED states. SUB CARRIER (Sub-Carrier) - OK or LOST states. OK is normal and LOST reports an alarm condition. CARRIER INS (Carrier Insert) displaying OK or LOST states. OK is normal and LOST reports an alarm condition.
Figure 3-6 Transmitter Analog Mode Alarm States Menu
OK or LOST (Alarm) PHASE LOCK LOOP LOCKED UNLOCKED (Alarm)
ANALOG MODE FMT PLL SUB CARRIER CARRIER INS
LOCKED OK OK
OK (Normal) or LOST (Alarm)
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3.2.5 Transmitter Digital Menu
Operating Controls
The Transmitter Digital Menu displays the following information about the alarm states: Internal QM2 Modem: A1S (All 1s Inserted) - OK or 1sInserted LEVEL - OK PLL (Phase Lock Loop) - LOCKED or UNLOCKED LOS (Loss of Signal) - Input OK or FAULTS T1/A1s (T1/All 1s Inserted) - All 1s Inserted or OK T1/LOS (T1/Loss of Signal) - OK or FAULTS External Modem: Modem Sum INACTIVE or ACTIVE
Figure 3-7 Transmitter Digital Alarm State Status Menu
INTERNAL QM2 STATUS

ALL 1s INSERTED OK LEVEL OK PHASE LOCK LOOP LOCKED UNLOCKED
MODEM STATUS A1S LEVEL PLL LOS T1/A1S T1/LOS
OK OK LOCKED INPUT OK OK OK
T1 - ALL 1s INSERTED OK T1 - LOSS OF SIGNAL or OK FAULTS or FAULTS
LOSS OF SIGNAL OK or FAULTS
INTERNAL MODEM STATUS MODEM STATUS MODEM SUM
INACTIVE
MODEM SUM INACTIVE (Normal) ACTIVE (Alarm)
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3.3
Receiver Menus
Receiver Menu System
STARTUP MENU
Figure 3-8 shows the menu system for the DAR Plus Receiver.
Figure 3-8
Press Main Menu to enter the Configuration menus. (Figure 5-2 on page 5-3) Choose Transmitter (TX) or Receiver (RX) Configuration (Figure 5-3 on page 5-3) Set the Digital Threshold and Modem Type (Internal or External (Figure 5-4 on page 5-4) Set the Digital Receive Signal Level. (Figure 5-5 on page 5-5)
Note: To reconfigure the receiver as analog for digital, see (Section 5, System Configurations on page 5-1)
CHOOSE RX or TX
DIGITAL RX LEARN THRESHOLD
DIGITAL
RX LEARN RSL
ANALOG RX LEARN THRESHOLD
Set the Analog Threshold and Modem Type (Internal or External) (Figure 5-6 on page 5-6) Set the Analog Receive Signal Level. (Figure 5-7 on page 5-7)
ANALOG RX LEARN RSL
Displays current power level with minimum and maximum parameters (Figure 3-10 on page 3-10)
POWER SUPPLY RX MAIN MENU
Displays Internal or External Modem Status (Figure 3-13 on page 3-13)
DIGITAL MENU
RADIO MENU
ANALOG MENU
Displays Receive Signal Level (RSL) and Fade Margin for both analog and digital channels. Displays oscillator status for analog or digital channels. (Figure 3-11 on page 3-11)
Displays Analog Status (Figure 3-12 on page 3-12)
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3.3.1 Receiver Main Menu
Operating Controls
The Receiver Main Menu provides the following commands and display features: Signal Level (RSL) and fade margin for both analog and digital channels Software Version Alarm Window - Up to 4 alarms messages can be displayed within the Alarm Window. If more than 4 messages are displayed, the messages will scroll within the Alarm Window with the message at the bottom of the stack moved to the top of the window. Navigation to the following menus: PWR - Receiver Power Supply Menu, Figure 3 - 10 on page 3-10 RAD - Receiver Radio Menu, Figure 3 - 11 on page 3-11 A - Receiver Analog Channel Menu, Figure 3 - 12 on page 3-12 D - Receiver Digital Alarm State Status Menu, Figure 3 - 13 on page 3-13
Figure 3-9 Receiver Main Menu
Receiver Power Supply Menu, Figure 3 - 10 on page 3-10 Receiver Digital Alarm State Status Menu, Figure 3 - 13
ANALOG or DIGITAL
DAR Plus RX D-RSL/MARG 69 dBm/+13dB
PWR RAD
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D A
ALARM WINDOW
For summary alarms, see Section 4, Summary Alarms on page 4-1.
Receiver Radio Menu, Figure 3 - 11 on page 3-11 Receiver Analog Channel Menu, Figure 3 - 12 on page 3-12
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3.3.2 Receiver Power Supply Menu
Receiver Menus
The Receiver Power Supply Menu provides the following commands and display features: +15 Vdc, 15Vdc, or +5Vdc minimum and maximum readings. +15 Vdc, 15Vdc, or +5Vdc current voltage readings. Note that voltage readings that are out of the minimum and maximum ranges, are displayed in reverse video. Press RST to reset the minimum and maximum readings.
Figure 3-10 Receiver Power Supply Menu
CURRENT VOLTAGE READING
MINIMUM VOLTAGE MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
R S T
POWER SUPPLIES CURR. MIN MAX +15 +14.8 +13.9 +15.3 15 15.0 14.9 15.3 +5 +6.98 +4.98 +5.04
The RESET key resets the MIN. (minimum) and MAX. (Maximum) readings to the current values being displayed.
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Operating Controls
The Receiver Radio Menu provides the following commands and display features: Current, Minimum, and Maximum readings for both analog or digital Fade Margin. Note that readings that are out of the minimum and maximum ranges, are displayed in reverse video. Current, Minimum, and Maximum readings for both analog or digital Receive Signal Level (RSL). Note that readings that are out of the minimum and maximum ranges, are displayed in reverse video. Analog or digital oscillator Phase Lock Loop (PLL) status showing Locked (LCK) or Unlocked (UNLCK) states. Note the Unlocked state display a summary alarm on the Front Panel. See Section 3.3.1, Receiver Main Menu on page 3-9 and Section 4, Summary Alarms on page 4-1.
Figure 3-11 Receiver Radio Menu
Digital Phase Lock Loop State Lock or Unlock LCK UNLCK RESET MIN / MAX
D - Digital A - Analog
Analog Phase Lock Loop State Lock or Unlock LCK UNLCK Active Readings Current (CURR.) Minimum (MIN.) Maximum (MAX.)
R S T
RADIO D PLL LCK/LCK CURR. MIN. MAX. D RSL -92dBm -93dBm -92dBm D MAR -32dBm -33dBm -32dBm
Analog (A) or Digital (D) Receive Carrier Level (RCL) and Fade Margin The RESET key resets the MIN. (minimum) and MAX. (Maximum) readings to the current value being displayed.
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3.3.4 Receiver Analog Channel Menu
Receiver Menus
The Receiver Analog Menu displays the following information about the analog signals: Sub-carrier displays as OK or UNLOCK states IF Squelch displays as FORCED or OFF states PILOT - OK
Figure 3-12 Receiver Analog Channel Menu
Sub-Carrier State OK or UNLOCK
ANALOG MODE SUB CARRIER IF SQUELCH PILOT
OK FORCED OK
IF Squelch FORCED and OFF
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Operating Controls
The Receiver Digital Menu displays the following information about the digital signal: Internal Modem IF LEVEL External IF input OK or modem IF low (mdm if LOW). Note that message in lower case indicates no summary alarm activation on front panel. SYNCS - Data Synchronization OK or lost synchronization (LOST SYNCS). PLL - Phase Lock Loop in locked (LOCKED) or unlocked (UNLOCKED) states. BER - Bit Error Rate OK or >10 -3. This condition reports a summary on the front panel. RXT1 Receiver T1 Wayside Channel - OK or no T1 External Modem ACTIVE or INACTIVE
Figure 3-13 Receiver Digital Alarm State Status Menu
INTERNAL ALARM STATES

MODEM IF OK or modem IF LOW DATA SYNCHRONIZATION OK or LOST SYNCS
MODEM STATUS IF LEVEL SYNCS PLL BER RXT1
mdm if LOW LOST SYNCS LOCKED NO ERRORS no t1
PHASE LOCK LOOP LOCKED BIT ERROR RATE UNLOCKED NO ERRORS or >10-3
T1 Wayside Channel OK or no T1
EXTERNAL ALARM STATES MODEM STATUS MODEM SUM
INACTIVE
MODEM SUM INACTIVE (Normal) ACTIVE (Alarm)
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Section 4 Summary Alarms

4.1 Overview
Both the DAR Plus transmitter and receiver use a control Module to gather diagnostic information from the Analog RF Shelf, the digital RF shelf, the power supply, and several plug-in modules. The Control Module is mounted to the hinged front panel and connects to the backplane using a ribbon cable. The backplane acts as a connection interface to route alarm information to the Control Module. Figure 4-1 shows how diagnostic information is routed to the Control Module from the various system components.
Figure 4-1 DAR Plus Diagnostic Interconnection
30 PIN RIBBON CABLE CONTROL MODULE
AUDIO BOARD BACKPLANE VIDEO BOARD MODULATOR or DEMODULATOR I/O ALARMS PLUG-IN MODULES
AC COOLING FAN
KEYPAD
LCD DISPLAY
POWER SUPPLY
ANALOG RF SHELF
DIGITAL RF SHELF
CABINET ASSEMBLY
FRONT PANEL and DOOR ASSEMBLY

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Alarm Indicators
The front panel microcontroller module and display monitors radio functions and reports alarms and warnings as they occur. Alarms are reported in 2 ways: Front panel LEDS report alarm conditions for both the analog or digital RF shelves. See Section 4.2.1, LED Definitions. Alarm messages are displayed on the front panel LCD within the Alarm Window. Up to 4 alarm messages can be displayed at one time. If 4 or more alarms messages need to be displayed at one time, all messages scroll in order as they occur within the Alarm Message Window. (See Figure 4-2) In addition, when a reading exceeds or drops outside of the system specication, the report menu hi-light the reading as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 Receiver Main Screen with Alarm Window
DAR Plus RX DRSL/MARG 50 dBm/+13dB
HI-LITED BOX FOR OUT OF SPECIFICATION READING
PWR RAD
PWR +15 FLT PWR 15V FLT PWR +5V FLT
DIG ANL
ALARM MESSAGE WINDOW (Screen blank if no faults)
4.2.1
LED Denitions
Three LEDs are located on the front panel as shown in Figure 4-3. The PWR LED, colored green, indicates that power is applied to the unit. The DIGITAL LED, colored amber, indicates an alarm in the digital RF section. The ANALOG LED, colored amber, indicates an alarm in the analog RF section.
Figure 4-3 DAR Plus Front Panel Display and Keypad POWER LED (GREEN)
SUMMARY ALARM (YELLOW)
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4.3
This section describes the summary alarms for the transmitter, power supply, analog RF shelf, and digital RF shelf. Alarms are classified in two categories: GENERAL - General alarms warn of a system module which is operating out of specication but does not interrupt the radio service. CRITICAL - Critical alarms cause the system to shut down certain system components which may be damaged if they had continued to operate. For example, a power supply operating out specication will cause the Control Module to shut down the power ampliers in both the analog and digital RF shelves.
4.3.1 Transmitter Power Supply Alarms
Table 4-1 lists power supply alarms which affect both the analog and digital sections of the radio. Note that a power supply alarm disables the power amplifiers.
Table 4-1 Alarm Message PWR +15 FLT Analog LED Illuminate? Transmitter Power Supply Alarms Digital LED Illuminate? System Action Possible Cause

Disables both Digital and +15 Volts outside operating Analog Power Amps parameters. Source: Power Supply Disables both Digital and 15 Volts outside operating Analog Power Amps parameters. Source: Power Supply Disables both Digital and +5 Volts outside operating Analog Power Amps parameters. Source: Power Supply
PWR 15V FLT
PWR +5V FLT
4.3.2 Table 4-2 Alarm Message DG PLL UNLOK
Transmitter Digital RF Shelf Alarms Transmitter Digital RF Shelf Alarms Digital LED Illuminated? System Action Disables Digital Power Amp Possible Cause Digital Local Oscillator PLL Loss of lock detect Source: Digital Local Oscillator) +12 Volts Digital Power Amp supply out of Speck (Source Digital Power Amp) Digital Power Amplier output power is low. (Source Digital Power Amp) Digital Modem Summary Alarm (External Modem from Backplane)
Table 4-2 lists alarms that affect the digital RF shelf.

Analog \ LED Illuminated?
PWR DG +12V FLT

None
DG TX PWR ALRM

None
DG MODEM SUM

None
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4.3.3 Table 4-3 Alarm Message AN PLL UNLOK Transmitter Analog RF Shelf Alarms Transmitter Analog RF Shelf Alarms Analog LED Illuminated? Digital LED Illuminated? System Action
Table 4-3 lists alarms that affect the analog RF shelf.
Possible Cause

Disables Analog Analog Local Oscillator PLL Loss Power Amp of lock detect* Source: Analog Local Oscillator None +12 Volts Analog Power Amp supply operating outside parameters. Source: Analog Power Amp Analog Power Amplier output power is low. Source: Power Amp Analog Carrier Insert Failure Source: Limiter) Analog Sub-Carrier Alarm Source: Audio Sub-Carrier Board(s)) Analog Loss of FM Transmit Format lock Source: 70MHz Modulator)
PWR AN +12V FLT
AN TX PWR ALRM

None
AN CARR INS ON

None
AN SUBARR FLT

None
AN FM TX LOK

None
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4.4.1
Receiver Alarms
Receiver Power Supply Alarms Rx General Power Supply Alarms Analog LED Illuminated? Digital LED Illuminated? System Action None Possible Cause
Table 4-4 lists alarms that affect the power supply.

Table 4-4 Alarm Message PWR +15 FLT
4
+15 Volts outside operating parameters. Source: Power Supply
15 Volts outside operating parameters. Source: Power Supply +5 Volts outside operating parameters. Source: Power Supply

PWR 15V FLT
None
PWR +5V FLT
None
4.4.2 Table 4-5 Alarm Message DG PLL UNLOK
Receiver Digital RF Shelf Alarms Receiver Digital RF Shelf Alarms Digital LED Illuminated? System Action None Possible Cause Digital Local Oscillator PLL Loss of lock detect Source: Digital Local Oscillator) Digital Receive Signal Level is below Fade Margin. Source: IF Amplier) Digital Modem Summary Alarm. Source: External Modem from Backplane)
Table 4-5 lists alarms that affect the digital RF shelf.

Analog LED Illuminated?
DG RSL ALRM

None
DG MODEM SUM
None
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4.4.3 Table 4-6 Alarm Message AN PLL UNLOK Receiver Analog RF Shelf Alarms Receiver Analog RF Shelf Alarms Analog LED Illuminated? Digital LED Illuminated? System Action None
Alarm & Connection Referencing
Table 4-6 lists alarms that affect the analog RF shelf.
Possible Cause Analog Local Oscillator PLL Loss of lock detect Source: Analog Local Oscillator Analog Receive Signal Level is below Fade Margin. Source: IF Amplier Analog Squelch Alarm Source: IF Amplier) Analog Sub-Carrier Alarm Source: Audio Sub-Carrier Board(s)

AN RSL ALRM
None
AN SQLCH ALRM AN SUBARR FLT
None None
4.5
When troubleshooting alarm faults, refer to the following sections in order isolate problems within the transmitter or receiver. Section 4.5.1, DAR Plus Transmitter Alarm Reference on page 4-7 Section Table 4-7, DAR Plus Transmitter Alarm Reference Table on page 4-7
4-6
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4.5.1 DAR Plus Transmitter Alarm Reference
Summary Alarms
Use Table 4-7 to reference alarm messages to the alarm connector as shown in Table A-4 on page A-4.
Table 4-7 DAR Plus Transmitter Alarm Reference Table
TRANSMITTER (TX) DISPLAY ALARM STATES DESCRIPTIONS NORMAL ALARM
Pin#
FIRM WARE 1.0 PIN DESCRIPTION GENERAL
1 GND 2 +15V 7.5% 3 NC 14 15V 7.5% 15 +5V 5% SUMMARY FUNCTIONS 4 16 SUM_ALRM_A SUM_ALRM_D na DAR PLUS SUMMARY ALARM (Analog or Digital) FMT PLL CARRIER INS SUB CARRIER PILOT LED OFF LED ON
ANALOG FUNCTIONS [A] 5 FMT_LOK 6 IF_ALRM 17 SC_ALRM 11 PILOT ANALOG (Internal Modem) RF FUNCTIONS [RAD] 7 IF_LOK 20 MW_LOK (A/D) MODEM FUNCTIONS [D] 11 MDMA_1 DIGITAL (External Modem) 23 MDMA_2 10 MDMA_3 22 MDMA_4 9 MDMA_5 21 MDMA_6 8 MDMA_7 11 MDMA_1 DIGITAL PA VOLTAGES / AGC[RAD] RSL 12 PA+12_A 13 PA+12_D 18 RFIF_A 19 RFIF_D 24 PSON_A* 25 PSON_D*
LEGEND: NU=NOT USED NORMAL=5V LOGIC HIGH ALARM=0V LOGIC LOW *EXCEPTION RXT1
LOCKED OK LOCKED OK
UNLOCKED LOST UNLOCKED MISSING
PLL A1S
NU LCK OK
NU UNLCK a1s input
(MDM IF)LEVEL OK PLL LOCKED LOS INPUT OK T1/A1S OK T1/LOS OK na na EXTERNAL MODEM MODEM SUM QM2, QM4, VRM INACTIVE
LEVEL LOW UNLOCKED no input t1a1s input t1 no input na ACTIVE
na PA VOLTS TXP na RSL dBm
12 5 5 0 0
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4.5.2 DAR Plus Receiver Alarm Reference
Use Table 4-8 to reference alarm messages to the alarm connector as shown in Table A-4 on page A-4.
Table 4-8 DAR Plus Receiver Alarm Reference Table
RX DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS ALARM STATES NORMAL ALARM
FIRM WARE 1.0 PIN Description GENERAL 1 GND 2 +15V 7.5% 3 NC 14 15V 7.5% 15 +5V 5% SUMMARY FUNCTIONS 4 SUM_ALRM_A 16 SUM_ALRM_D ANALOG FUNCTIONS [A] 5 FMT_LOK 6 IF_ALRM 17 SC_ALRM 11 PILOT ANALOG (Internal Modem) RF FUNCTIONS [RAD] 7 IF_LOK 20 MW_LOK (A/D) MODEM FUNCTIONS [D] 11 MDMA_1 DIGITAL (External Modem) 23 MDMA_2 10 MDMA_3 22 MDMA_4 9 MDMA_5 21 MDMA_6 8 MDMA_7 11 MDMA_1 DIGITAL Pin# PA VOLTAGES / AGC[RAD] RSL 12 PA+12_A 13 PA+12_D 18 RFIF_A 19 RFIF_D 24 PSON_A* 25 PSON_D*
LEGEND: NU=NOT USED NORMAL=5V LOGIC HIGH ALARM=0V LOGIC LOW *EXCEPTION RXT1
SUMMARY ALARM
LED OFF RECEIVER OFF OK OK
LED ON
IF SQUELCH SUBCARRIER PILOT
FORCED UNLOCKED (loss) MISSING
PLL RXA1S
LCK OK
UNLCK a1sin
SYNCS PLL BER *RXT1 T1PLL (MDM) IF LEVEL EXTERNAL MODEM
OK LOCKED NO ERRORS no t1 OK OK MODEM SUM INACTIVE
LOST SYNCS UNLOCKED BER>10^3 OK t1pll lost mdm if low MODEM SUM ACTIVE
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Appendix A System Connections

This appendix shows the DAR Plus external connections for the transmitter and receiver. Figure A-1 Rear Panel Connectors
SUMMARY ALARM
(Table A-4 on page A-4)

DATA

ALARM VIDEO BASEBAND

IF AC FAN
ANALOG or DIGITAL RF OUTPUT
4 3 2 1
DS-1 AC or DC POWER
HDTV SITE MANAGEMENT
(No Connection)

AUDIO CHANNELS (14)
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Table A-1
Pin# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Data I/O
Name NC NC SVC DATA I/O Pin 6 Ground Pin 4 Pin 8 Pin 7 NC 9600 Kbps Baud Data Service Channel Description
Table A-2
Pin# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Note:
Site Management - QM2 Internal Modem

Tx Input SM C IN GND SM_A_IN GND SM_B_IN GND Rx Output SM _C_NO SM_C_COM SM_B_NC SM_A_NO SM_A_COM SM_C_NC SM_B_NO SM_B_COM SM_A_NC Description
When a QM2 Tx Modem input is grounded, It causes the associated Form C relay to activate.
A-2
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Table A-3
Pin# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GND +15 NC
Alarm I/O
Name Description Ground + 15 Vdc Description Normal Alarm
SUM_ALRM_A FMT_LOK IF_ALRM IF_LOK (Oscillator) MDMA_7 MDMA_5 MDMA_3 MDMA_1 PA+12_A PA+12_D 15V +5V SUM_ALRM_D SC_ALRM RFIF_A RFIF_D MW_LOK MDMA_6 MDMA_4 MDMA_2 PSON _A* PSON _D* Power Supply Voltage Control Line NU AGC V DAR Plus Analog/Digital Summary NU +12Vdc A/D PLL + 5 Vdc 0 70 MHz PLL FMT + 5 Vdc 0
Legend: NU = Not Used A/D = Analog/Digital PLL = Phase Lock Loop AGC = Automatic Gain Control FMT = Model name for Transmitter Video Modulator
For additional alarm referencing, refer to the following reference tables:
DAR Plus Transmitter Alarm Reference Table, Table 4-7 on page 4-7 DAR Plus Receiver Alarm Reference Table, Table 4-8 on page 4-8
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Table A-4
Pin# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Summary Alarm
Name Description
DIG_SUM_ALRM_COMM DIG_SUM_ALRM_N/C NC ANA_SUM_ALRM_COMM ANA_SUM_ALRM_N/C DIG_SUM_ALRM_N/O NC NC ANA_SUM_ALRM_N/C NU NU NU
Table A-5
Pin# 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 AF1A GND AF1B
Audio Channels
Name Audio Channel #1 600 ohm 8 dBm I/O 600 ohm 8 dBm I/O Audio Channel #2 600 ohm 8 dBm I/O 600 ohm 8 dBm I/O Audio Channel #3 600 ohm 8 dBm I/O 600 ohm 8 dBm I/O Audio Channel #4 600 ohm 8 dBm I/O 600 ohm 8 dBm I/O Description
AF2A GND AF2B AF3A GND AF3B AF4A GND AF4B
A-4
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Appendix B Modules
This appendix shows the location of the plug-in and RF modules for both the FLHDAR transmitter and receiver: Section B.1, DAR Plus Transmitter Modules on page B-2 Section B.2, DAR Plus Receiver Modules on page B-3 Also included are individual module adjustments, indicators, and test points. The following modules are included: Section B.3, Tx Audio Modulator Motherboard (900426) on page B-4 Section B.4, Audio Subcarrier Generator (900100) on page B-5 Section B.5, Rx Video Demodulator (906556) on page B-6 Section B.6, Rx Audio Motherboard (900414) on page B-7 Section B.7, Rx Audio Subcarrier Demodulator (900172) on page B-8 Section B.8, Rx IF Filter/Equalizer (905560) on page B-9 Section B.9, IF Amp (905764) on page B-10 Section B.10, IF Limiter/Amp (905720) on page B-11
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Modules
DAR Plus Transmitter Modules
B.1
DAR Plus Transmitter Modules

Transmitter- Top View (Front Door Open) BACKPLANE (906560) POWER AMP (906529) IF LIMITER AMP (905720) OSCILLATOR (906570) AUDIO MODULATOR (900426) VIDEO MODULATOR (906556)
Figure B-1
QM2 MODULATOR (906859)
POWER AMP POWER SUPPLY (906673)
POWER SUPPLY (906582) POWER DISTRIBUTION (906572)
MICROCONTROLLER & DISPLAY (906542)
B-2
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DAR Plus Receiver Modules
Modules
B.2
DAR Plus Receiver Modules

Receiver - Top View (Front Door Open) BACKPLANE (906560) AUDIO DEMODULATOR (90) VIDEO DEMODULATOR (906556)
Figure B-2 LNC SPLITTER (906621)
OSCILLATOR (906570) IF FILTER (905560) IF AMP (906587)
QM2 DEMODULATOR (90)
LNC (906512)
POWER SUPPLY (906582) POWER DISTRIBUTION (906588)
MICROCONTROLLER & DISPLAY (906542)
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B-3
Modules
Tx Audio Modulator Motherboard (900426)
B.3
Tx Audio Modulator Motherboard (900426)

Tx Audio Modulator Motherboard Adjustments (900426) Description Channel 1 Audio Deviation Adjust Audio 1 Green LED, ON is active Channel 2 Audio Deviation Adjust Audio 2 Green LED, ON is active Channel 3 Audio Deviation Adjust Audio 3 Green LED, ON is active Channel 4 Audio Deviation Adjust Audio 4 Green LED, ON is active Tx Audio Modulator Adjustments (900426)
Table B-1 Component R31 CR5 R36 CR6 R41 CR7 R46 CR8 Figure B-3
15
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 3
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 1
(900100) J5
(900100)
(900100)
(900100)
1
900426
CR5 CR6 CR7 CR8 R31 R36 R41 R46
CH. CH. CH. CH.
1 2 3 4
CH. 1 DEV. CH. 2 DEV. CH. 3 DEV. CH. 4 DEV.
FRONT PANEL VIEW

J5
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Audio Subcarrier Generator (900100)
Modules
B.4
Audio Subcarrier Generator (900100)

Audio Subcarrier Generator Adjustments (900100) Description (see Figure 5.3) Subcarrier Output Level Adjust Peaking Output Level Adjust Peak for Output Level and Frequency On / OFF Switch Fixed Capacitor for PRE-EMPHASIS Fixed Resistors for PRE-EMPHASIS Component R24 C17 L1 SW1 C4 R13, R14
Table B-2
Figure B-4
Audio Subcarrier Generator Adjustments (900100)
PEAK for OUTPUT LEVEL and FREQUENCY ON/OFF SWITCH

SW1
L1 R24
SUBCARRIER OUTPUT LEVEL ADJUST
C17
PEAKING OUTPUT LEVEL ADJUST
900100
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B-5
Modules
Rx Video Demodulator (906556)
B.5
Rx Video Demodulator (906556)

Rx Video Demodulator Adjustments (906556) Description Squelch Threshold Adjustment Baseband Gain Adjustment Video Gain Adjustment Discriminator Voltage Testpoint All other adjustment components are factory set and should not be adjusted. Rx Video Demodulator Adjustments (906556) Component R88 R54 R55 R78 Note:
Table 1-3
Figure 1-5
R88 R54 R55 R78 J1
15
1
906556
SQUELCH LED (RED = SQUELCHED) R88 R54 R55 R78 SQUELCH THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT BASEBAND GAIN ADJUSTMENT VIDEO GAIN ADJUSTMENT SUB-CARRIER ADJUSTMENT J1
FRONT PANEL VIEW
B-6
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Rx Audio Motherboard (900414)
Modules
B.6
Rx Audio Motherboard (900414)

Rx Audio Motherboard Adjustments (900414) Description Channel 1 Audio Level +8 dBm Adjust Audio 1 Green LED, ON Subcarrier is detected Channel 2 Audio Level +8 dBm Adjust Audio 2 Green LED, ON Subcarrier is detected Channel 3 Audio Level +8 dBm Adjust Audio 3 Green LED, ON Subcarrier is detected Channel 4 Audio Level +8 dBm Adjust Audio 4 Green LED, ON Subcarrier is detected Rx Audio Motherboard Adjustments Component R1 CR5 R2 CR6 R3 CR7 R4 CR8
Table B-4
Figure B-6
15
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 3
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 1
(900172) J5
1
900414
CR5 CR6 CR7 CR8 R1 R2 R3 R4
CH. 1 CH. 2 CH. 3 CH. 4 CH. 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH. 2 AUDIO LEVEL CH. 3 AUDIO LEVEL CH. 4 AUDIO LEVEL
ADJUST ADJUS. ADJUST ADJUST
FRONT PANEL VIEW

J5
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Modules
Rx Audio Subcarrier Demodulator (900172)
B.7
Rx Audio Subcarrier Demodulator (900172)

Rx Audio Subcarrier Demodulator (900172) Description Discriminator Adjust for Distortion Peak for S.C. Level U1 Pin 13 @ 2.5V Vdc Notch Filter Q Factor Adjust Notch Filter Frequency Adjust Flatness Adjust at 15 kHz Fixed Capacitor for DE-EMPHASIS Fixed Resistor for DE-EMPHASIS Rx Audio Subcarrier Demodulator (900172)
Table B-5
Component C8 L1 R21 C19 R24 C12 R14 Figure B-7
NOTCH FILTER FREQUENCY ADJUST

C19
R21
FLATNESS ADJUST AT 15 KHz.
NOTCH FILTER Q FACTOR ADJUST

C8 L1
R24
DISCRIMINATOR ADJUST FOR DISTORTION
PEAK FOR S.C. LEVEL AT U1 PIN 13 @ 2.5Vdc.

900172
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Rx IF Filter/Equalizer (905560)
Modules
B.8
Rx IF Filter/Equalizer (905560)
Table B-6 Rx IF Filter/Equalizer Adjustments Component Description L9 L10 C16 Table B-7 Jumper Congurations Digital E6E4 E3E1 E9 E10 E13 E14 Figure B-8 Rx IF Filter/Equalizer
B
Video E6E5 E3E2 E9 E10 E13 E14
OUTPUT J2 GND E12 DIGITAL E6 E4 +15V E7
INPUT J1
L10 E10 E9 E14 E13
F2
E15 E1 E2 E3 VIDEO
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905550A
VIDIEO
E5 E16
F1 L9 U2
C16 E11 E8
B-9
Modules
IF Amp (905764)
B.9
IF Amp (905764)
Table B-8 IF Amp Component Description S1 Manual/AGC Mode Select Switch (See Note) S2 Video / Digital Mode Select Switch U1 Stepped Attenuator Note: Note: Figure B-9 All adjustments are factory set and should not be adjusted in the field. Switch S1 is factory set in the AGC position. IF Amp (905764)
1 2 4 8
U1
ON
J1
J3 MANUAL AGC IF IN TP2 VREF TP4 AGC R109 TP5 GND OFFSET R94 ZERO db R64 SQLV
905884A
*
R63 S2 PWR VIDEO DIGITAL
OUT J2
R104 TP1 VA2 LOG GAIN TP3 VDET S1 OUT
J4
IF MON
J5
B-10
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IF Limiter/Amp (905720)
Modules
B.10 IF Limiter/Amp (905720)

Table B-9 IF Limiter Adjustments Component U11 U10 IF Limiter Jumper Congurations Digital E19 E20 E9 E11 E3 E18 IF Limiter/Amp Description Stepped Attenuator Stepped Attenuator Analog E21 E22 E9 E10 E7 E8 E4 E18
Table B-10
Figure B-10
E4 E18 E3 E8 E7
E15 E16 E17 U10 E10 E9 E11 E14 E13 E12
U11
U5
ON
16 8 E1 4 2 1 E6 ALARM E5 +15V U7 U9 E19 E20 8 4 2 1
K1
E22 E21
ON
U3
905710A
Note:
Jumpers are set in Analog/Digital position.
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B-11
Modules
IF Limiter/Amp (905720)
B-12
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Appendix C Frequency Settings

This appendix shows the DAR PLus synthesizer settings for the 6, 12, and 13 GHz bands. Refer to the following tables for the correct frequency band: Table C-1, 6 GHz Oscillator Switch Settings ,on page C-2 Table C-2, 12/13 GHz Oscillator Switch Settings ,on page C-2 Set the correct frequency using S1S4 as shown in Figure C-1. Figure C-1 Synthesizer Switch Locations
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Frequency Settings
Table C-1
Frequency
6 GHz Oscillator Switch Settings

Switch Setting S1 S2 S3 S4
6887.5 6912.5 6937.5 6962.5 6987.5 7012.5 7037.5 7062.5 7087.5 7112.5
6 A E 2 6 A E 2 6 A
8 E 4 B 1 7 D 4 A 0
0 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Table C-2
Frequency
12/13 GHz Oscillator Switch Settings

Switch Setting S1 S2 S3 S4 Frequency Switch Setting S1 S2 S3 S4
12712.5 12725 12737.5 12750 12762.5 12775 12787.5 12800 12812.5 12825 12837.5 12850 12862.5 12875 12887.5 12900 12912.5 12925 12937.5 12950 12962.5 12975 12987.5 13000 13012.5 13025 13037.5 13050 13062.5
5 E 7 0 9 2 B 4 D 6 F 8 1 A 3 C 5 E 7 0 9 2 B 4 D 6 F 8 1
C D F 1 2 4 5 7 8 A B D F 0 2 3 5 6 8 A B D E 0 1 3 4 6 8
8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13075 13087.5 13100 13112.5 13125 13137.5 13150 13162.5 13175 13187.5 13200 13212.5 13225 13237.5 13250 13262.5 13275 13287.5 13300 13312.5 13325 13337.5 13350 13362.5 13375 13387.5 13400 13412.5 13425
A 3 C 5 E 7 0 9 2 B 4 D 6 F 8 1 A 3 C 5 E 7 0 9 2 B 4 D 6
9 B C E F 1 3 4 6 7 9 A C D F 1 2 4 5 7 8 A C D F 0 2 3 5
B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D E E E E
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Analog or Digital Microwave Radio System

Appendix B - Modules Appendix C - Frequency Settings

ECO 3143-2 3203-2

Date March 2002 August 2003 September 2003

DAR Plus Operators Guide

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Terms and Conventions

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FPGA GND H/W HDB3 HPF I ID IF IRE

Kbps KHz LCD Lcl LED LO LOS

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Section 1 System Overview

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DAR Plus Features

DAR Plus Features

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DS3, E3, DVB-T DVB-ASI RS-422, LVDS Parallel DVB-SPE ATSC

VARIABLE RATE MODEM (Note 1)

QM2 19.4 Mbps MODEM

LIMITER AMP 6 GHz

12 GHz AUDIO MODULATOR LOCAL OSCILLATOR X2 MULTIPLIER

DAR Plus Cabinet

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System Overview 1.3.1 Transmitter Chassis Layout

QM2 ATSC MODEM (OPTIONAL)

POWER AMP TRAY POWER DISTRIBUTION

X2 X2 MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER (12(D) GHz)

AUDIO MODULATOR (A)

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Transmitter Overview 1.3.2 Receiver

VARIABLE RATE MODEM (Note 1)

DS3, E3, DVB-T DVB-ASI RS-422, LVDS Parallel DVB-SPE

QM2 Demod 19.4 Mbps

DAR Plus Cabinet

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System Overview 1.3.3 Receiver Chassis Layout

X2 MULTIPLIER (12 MHz)

POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD

ATSC DEMODULATOR (OPTIONAL)

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Analog Radio Performance

Digital Specications (Optional QM2 Modem)

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Specifications 1.4.10 DIGITAL Specications Summary

Analog Specications Summary

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Section 2 System Installation

Unpacking and Handling

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Rack Clearances Top View

18" CLEARANCE REAR

STANDARD 19" RACK DAR Plus RADIO

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TW_RACK MOUNTING SCREWS

Equipment Rack Installation

Component Finish Uprights Channel Base Angles Top Step 2

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