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    RX400 series Il Link Receiver Installation, Operator and Service Manual Technical Manual Etddystone Broadcast Limited, 26 Arden Road, Arden Forest Industial Estate, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 GEP. UK Telephone (+44) 1780 762278 Fax (+44) 1789 765033, Emval salesebeddysone.braadcastcom ‘win edystone broadcast com CONTENTS, Introduction Safety (Electrical) Unpacking Controls and Connectors Installation Specifications How to contact Eddystone Broadcast Limited Technical section contents @VYEOMREN= 8.1 Block diagram 82 Circuit diagrams 8.3 Circuit description 84 Adjustments 85 Sub modules 8.6 Parts lists No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic ‘or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without the express written permission of Eddystone Broadcast Limited. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Eddystone Broadcast Limited. Eddystone Broadcast Limited shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages as a result of the use or misuse of this equipment, handbook or any related materials. Page 2 1 Introduction The RX400 is a high quality radio link or rebroadcast receiver suitable for supplying programme feeds to transmitters and for remote broadcasts. For STL use it can receive a stereo composite/multiplex signal generated at the studio (link transmitter) end or from another broadcast transmitter, requiring no additional equipment for stereo at the main transmitter site. Similarly RDS and other SCA equipment can be connected at the studio end. Electronically balanced and de-emphasised stereo outputs and unbalanced composite/multiplex outputs are provided as standard. A headphone monitor and signal strength/audio level meter are included. A stereo decoder is provided in all versions of the RX400, which can be disabled using a rear panel switch. Up to four channels can be selected from a front panel switch or extemal control. The level at which the RX400's muting system operates is easily previewed and set from the front panel meter and controls. With remote switching, a main transmitter or other equipment can be remotely controlled from the studio. The internal stereo decoder provides changeover relay contacts for stereo and received signal (receiver mute) indication. A loop facility for the composite/multiplex signal allows a backup source to be connected. Versions with differing IF bandwidths are available, covering wideband for stereo, narrow for high quality mono and very narrow for talkback applications. The IF bandwidth can be tailored to meet specific requirements, for example to achieve better adjacent channel performance. The RX400 receiver is available in the following frequency bands:- RX400/50 48 to SSMHz RX400/RBRX 66 to 108MHz RXx400/400 300 to 520MHz RX400/800 800 to 960MHz Other frequencies may be available to special order. The operating frequency of each receiver is stated on the label or in the case of multi-channel units on a printed sheet. The receiver can be used in a standby configuration. A standby change over relay together with a standby input are installed. This relay is energized when the power supply in the receiver is operating and the mute is not operating, ie in normal operation. In the energised condition the output of the receiver is connected to the composite/multiplex output. If the relay is de-energised by either the power supply failing or the mute operating because of poor signal then the standby input is connected to the multiplexicomposite output. If a second receiver is connected to the standby input a *hot standby” system is formed. Further receivers or even a locally generated composite/multiplex source may be connected in “daisy-chain” fashion if required. Page 3 2 Safety, Electrical hazard Important Notice This unit contains high voltages which could be fatal. YOU MUST ALWAYS: ISOLATE THE UNIT FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BY COMPLETELY DISCONNECTING IT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE CASE. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED. Do not expose this equipment to rain or any other source of water. In common with all mains operated equipment, only suitably trained competent personnel should attempt to adjust, modify or repair this equipment or operate it with the cover removed. In case of any query please contact your local agent or Eddystone Broadcast Limited, Any unauthorised adjustment, modification or repair of this equipment may invalidate any warranty and/or safety approvals that apply. Please read all of this manual and familiarise yourself with the controls before attempting to use this equipment. To ensure safety, it is the responsibility of the user to install and operate this equipment in a manner that is within the manufacturers specifications. Page 4 3 Unpacking This package should contain:- 1x RX400 Series link receiver 1x IEC Mains lead 1x RX400 series manual (this document) Ifany items are missing or damaged please inform your supplier immediately. Initial Checks Ensure that the RX400 has been set to the correct mains/line voltage for your country, as indicated by the label on the side or rear panel. Page 5 4 Controls and Connectors Front Panel: Power LED Stereo LED Meter Meter switch Output levels Mute level push button Mute level adjust Mute LED Mute OFF/Auto switch Monitor Channel Selector Switch Channel indicator LED's Power is applied A stereo signal (19kHz pilot) is present. Signal strength/audio level meter. Selects whether the meter shows RF signal level or audio level. Adjusts the levels of the Composite/MPX, Left and Right outputs. When the meter is set to indicate signal, push to show level at which the RX400's internal mute circuit operates. Sets the level at which the RX400's internal mute circuit operates. Red/green LED. Shows green when a signal above the mute level is received. Shows red when the RX400 is muted from an optional sub-module. When set to OFF, the RX400 output will not be muted at any signal level. In auto mode, the output is muted when the received signal level is below the mute level. Stereo ‘A’ gauge headphone socket. Suitable for stereo headphones of any impedance. The headphone volume is preset to a safe level for all types of full headphones. This monitor socket should not be used with headphones intended for use with personal stereo receiver/players. A six position switch to select the up to four receive frequencies. A fifth position, labelled EXT enables selection via the rear panel D connector. The position marked NONE disables all receiver channels. If the mute system is enabled, this position will mute the receiver output and the reserve composite/multiplex input selected if available. This switch can be completely disabled by linking pin 13 of the rear panel control connector to ground. These LED's show the currently selected channel and whether the external control is active. Note: On single channel rebroadcast receivers, the channel selector switch and LED's may not be fitted. Page 6 Rear Panel: RF UP Control/monitor Stereo audio O/P Composite/MPX audio O/P Composite/MPX audio /P Stereo ON/OFF Mains N type connector, 500 impedance. 25 way female d type connector. Force to mono (ground to select) Stereo relay common Stereo relay NO Stereo relay NC Signal relay common Signal relay NC Signal relay NO Signal OK open collector Select channel 1 (link to ground) 10 Select channel 2 (link to ground) 11 Select channel 3 (link to ground) 12 Select channel 4 (link to ground) 13. Disable front panel channel select (link to ground) 14 Ground 15 — Option card 1 input/output 1 16 Option card 1 input/output 2 17 Option card 2 input/output 1 18 — Option card 2 input/output 2 19 Ground 20 +12V protected by 100mA self resetting fuse 21 Antenna phantom power input 22 Headphone Monitor Left 23 Headphone Monitor Right 24 PSUOK 25 Ground CeONaaRON= The PSU OK line is an open collector output which is saturated in the normal condition. Electronically balanced stereo output. XLR 3 pin male type, pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold. Unbalanced on BNC connector. Unbalanced on BNC connector. A signal present on this connector will be switched to the Composite/MPX output connector if the signal or power fails. When set to OFF, the stereo decoder is disabled and operates in mono mode. Filtered IEC male connector with a fuse and spare in pull out drawer. Fuse ratings: 220-240V T250mA, 100-120V T500mA. Page 7 5 Installation The sbs RX 400 is designed for simple installation. All cables, particularly those carrying RF signals should be of high quality. Terminations should be secure and where they have to be made always follow the instructions supplied with the individual connector. Consideration should be given to the safety of the installation, in particular to the mains wiring. Attention is drawn to wamings in this manual relating to electrical safety. Where possible, antenna down leads should be grounded to a safety earth via an adequately rated ground plate. Before installing the receiver in an equipment rack, ensure that the stereo ON/OFF switch on the rear panel is correctly set. Unless it is specifically required that the receiver operates is stereo mode, it should be set to OFF. The receiver will normally be supplied with the correct de-emphasis time constant for the country of use. This can be changed if necessary using internal solder links. If solder links S1 and S3 are bridged with solder, the de-emphasis time constant will be 75uS. If they are clear the time constant will be 50uS. The original setting will normally be marked on the paperwork that accompanies the RX400, When the RX400 has been installed and correctly connected, check that the POWER LED is illuminated. Tum the channel select control to the required channel or select it from the rear panel control socket (not necessary for single channel rebroadcast receivers). The appropriate channel LED should illuminate. Switching the meter select switch to SIGNAL will cause the meter to show the received signal level Mute level setting If itis required to adjust this setting without disturbing the receiver output, set the MUTE switch to OFF. Switch the meter to show SIGNAL. Press and hold in the MUTE LEVEL push button using a pen or small blunt tool. The level at which the receiver will mute is now shown on the meter. This level can be adjusted using the front panel MUTE LEVEL control. Allow a reasonable margin for the received signal to vary. For example, if the received signal level gives a reading of 8 on the meter, a mute level of about 6 may be appropriate. Finally, set the MUTE switch back to AUTO. COMPOSITE/MULTIPLEX Output level This level is normally set by the factory to give an output of +8dBU for an input signal modulated with 1kHz and a total deviation of 75kHz unless a different value is requested by the customer. This level is easy to adjust with appropriate test equipment. Connect a test signal modulated as required. Adjust the multi turn MPX level control to give the required audio level. Page 8 LEFT/RIGHT Output level The left/right output levels can be adjusted in a similar way to the multiplex output level. However, a test frequency no higher than 400Hz should be used because of the action of de-emphasis. It is not necessary to use a stereo signal. Page 9 6 Specifications Electrical (All versions) RF Input 50Q N-type connector Audio outputs Electronically balanced on male XLR Composite/MPX output Unbalanced on BNC socket Power supply 220-240V AC or 100-120V AC £10% Electrical (All stereo versions) ‘Separation at frequency 400Hz | 1kHz 10kHz | 15kHz MPX/Composite output (minimum) |>45dB | >45dB_ | >37dB_| >320B MPX/Composite output (typical) 50dB 50dB 38dB 34qB Stereo output (minimum) 45dB 450B 35dB 30dB "Note: MPX output was measured with Rhode & Schwartz FMAB stereo decoder. Frequency response 40Hz to 100kHz (MPX output) -O/+1dB ref 1kHz MPX audio output at 75kHz /100% dev. -20 to +10 dBu UR audio output at 400Hz /40kHz dev. -20 to +10 dBu Audio distortion (1kHz,75kHz /100% deviation) < 0.05% Electrical (All narrow band mono versions) Frequency response (mono L/R output) -O/1dB ref 400Hz MPX audio output at 25kHz dev. -20 to +10 dBu U/R audio output at 400Hz /25kHz dev. -20 to +10 dBu Audio distortion (1kHz,25kHz deviation) < 0.05% Electrical (Single channel RBRX) S/N Ratio L/R output at input level | 200uV | 500uV__| mv 10mv RMS 62dB 69qB 75dB 79qB CCIR468-1 51dB 58dB 64dB 69dB DINA 624B 70dB 75dB 800dB Note: Allrolative to T6kHz /100% modulation, 6.76kHz/9% pilot with 50uS de-omphasis, Electrical (Wideband, multichannel >350MHz) SIN Ratio L/R output at input level | 200uV 500uV Amv 10mV RMS CCIR468-1 DINA Note: Allrelative to TSkHiz/100% modulation, 6:75kH2/9% pilot with 50uS de-emphasis, Page 10 Electrical (Wideband, multichannel <350MHz) SIN Ratio L/R output at input level |200uv | 500uv | 1mV 10mv RMS CCIR468-1 DINA Not: Al reaive to TSRHa/T00% modulation, 6 7SKFZIN% plot wilh SOaS deemphasis. Electrical (narrowband, multichannel >350MHz) SIN Ratio LR output at input level |10uv | 100uv__| mv 10mV RMS ccIR468-1 DINA Noto: Al rolative fo TONFa/TO0% modulation, 7SKFIOW pt wiih SOUS do-omphasis: Electrical (narrowband, multichannel <350MHz) SIN Ratio L/R output at input level | 10uv | 100uv__| 1mv. 10mv RMS CCIRA68-1 DINA Note: Allreatve to TSRFa/V00% modulation, 6.7SRHA% pot wilh SOUS do-omphasks Mechanical/Environmental (All versions) Dimensions (excluding controls and connectors) 1Ux260mm Dimensions (including controls and connectors) 41Ux295mm Weight 3kg/6.5b ‘Temperature range -20 to 45 C/0 to 110 F Humidity 90% RH, non condensing Page 11 7 How to contact Eddystone Broadcast Limited For all enquiries please contact your local agent/dealer:- Or to contact Eddystone Broadcast Limited direct, write to:- Eddystone Broadcast Limited 26, Arden Road Arden Forest Industrial Estate Alcester Wanwickshire B49 6EP. United Kingdom Or telephone +44(1789) 762278 Or fax +44(1789) 766033 Or email sales@eddystone-broadcast.com for sales enquiries or technical support Alternatively visit our web site: http:/Amww.eddystone-broadcast.com/ Page 12 8.41 82 83 84 85 Technical section Contents Block diagram Interconnection Diagram Circuit diagrams and descriptions Adjustments ‘Sub modules Page 13 Block diagram 8.1 (god wen oorxw) sewwojsues,, rst Aiddng sonod | (804 vous o0rxy) 2160) pue youms a ue Ua y99j9s |aUUEYD Ww T CH ) < eysodiay | (80d VIEW OOPXY) manor | (80d UW OOMXe) zane (agoorxe) ows) 14 O1pny —T OIpny Xai - uorsieauco < e080 O8:21S jovenpoueg 18} pue pus quot ro xanverseduen > Bs UL xaaNbodwog 1S ml —>—___ Page 14 8.2 _ Interconnection Diagram The diagram below shows how a pair of RX400 receivers can be connected to provide a hot standby configuration. A pair of antennas could be used instead of a splitter. It is possible to connect several receivers together is required and also an alternative source for the composite/MPX signal. For further protection, a sbs Guardian unit could be used to detect failure of the composite/MPX source. Contact our sales department for more information, > Antenna in Rx400 CompositoMiPx Out Antenna 4 Splitter > | Antenna in Rx400 CompositerMPx Out CompositemPx in Page 15 83 Circuit diagrams and descriptions Receiver Front End This is the rf unit that takes the signal from the antenna, amplifies it and down- converts to the first intermediate frequency of 68.7MHz (or 10.7MHz for 108MHz and below input frequency). There are two versions of this module, depending on the receiver frequency used The low band version (RX400LBIP) covers frequencies between 108 and 350MHz and the high band version (RX400RFIP) frequencies between 350 and 960MHz. High band receiver front end The input RF signal from J1 is filtered and amplified by F1, U4,F2,US and F3. All the filters are 50 Ohm helical types. The signal is then mixed with the local oscillator in DBM1, a double balanced diode ring mixer. The output of DBM1 contains the 68.7MHz IF which is connected to the module output. The combination of R34 and associated capacitors near to the antenna input provide the means of phantom powering a pre-amplifier via J3 pin 8 if required. This is ultimately connected to the RX400 receiver rear panel control socket All UHF amplification is performed using ERA-2 gallium arsenide MMIC amplifiers. The local oscillator uses up to four identical crystal oscillators with individual channel crystals. The crystal frequency is calculated as follows: RX400/400 350 to 520MHz (Signal frequency - 68.7MHz) / 6 RX400/800 800 to 960MHz —_ (Signal frequency - 68.7MHz) / 9 The crystals, in HC49/U cases operate in 5th overtone mode and are in series resonance. The individual oscillators are selected by applying voltage to the dual gate FET second gate. When not selected they are biased off from the negative supply. The exact frequency may be trimmed with the associated inductors. L1,2,3 and 5. The crystal oscillator is buffered by Q1 and the frequency multiplied by three in Q3. The required frequency is selected by the band pass filter containing L4 and L6. This frequency is amplified by U1 and multiplied by three again by Q6. The final local oscillator frequency is filtered and amplified by F5, U6, F4 and U3. Local oscillator output power is between +10dbm and +13dbm. Note that for different frequency bands some components are different as shown by the table on the circuit diagram Overall conversion gain is approximately 134B. Page 16 Low band (108-350MHz) receiver front end The input RF signal from JJ is filtered by L5/L6 and associated capacitors. C42 and L7 provide image rejection if required. The signal is amplified by U2. The signal is then mixed with the local oscillator in DBM1, a double balanced diode ring mixer. The output of DBM1 contains the 68.7MHz or 10,7MHz IF which is connected to the module output. The combination of R35 and associated capacitors near to the antenna input provide the means of phantom powering a pre-amplifier via J2 pin 8 if required. This is ultimately connected to the RX400 receiver rear panel control socket. All VHF amplification is performed using ERA-2 gallium arsenide MMIC amplifiers. The local oscillator uses up to four identical crystal oscillators with individual channel crystals. The crystal frequency is calculated as follows: Rx400/300 300-350MHz (Signal frequency - 68.7MHz) / 3 The crystals, in HC49/U cases operate in Sth overtone mode and are in series. resonance. The individual oscillators are selected by applying voltage to the dual gate FET second gate. When not selected they are biased off from the negative supply. The exact frequency may be trimmed with the associated inductors. L1,3,4 and 11. The crystal oscillator is buffered by Q2 and the frequency multiplied by three if required in Q1. The required frequency is selected by the band pass filter containing L2 and L10. This frequency is amplified by U3. The final local oscillator frequency is filtered by L8/L9 with associated capacitors and amplified U1. Local oscillator output power is between +10dbm and +13dbm Note that for different frequency bands some components are different as shown by the table on the circuit diagram. Overall conversion gain is approximately 12

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