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Gold Line VDT Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96

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Gold Line VDT

USER MANUAL

PN 9110.00164 (old part number = 916-8A00-002)

REV F

RELEASED

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Document Change Record Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96

Document Change Record

Revision: 0, preliminary

Date: 09/03/96

Changes: none, original

Issue: Rev B

Date: 11/19/95

Changes: VDT to DSP Exciter cable

Issue: Rev C

Date: 02/05/96

Changes: new format

Issue: Rev D

Date: 05/15/96

Changes: I20 programming information

Issue: Rev E

Date: 07/10/96

Changes: new menus and menu tree, made released, added I20 overwriting information

Issue: Rev F

Date: 09/03/96

Changes: changed table 4-1 port settings

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1 Manual Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 Applicable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.3 Manual Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

2 REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1 VDT Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 Emulating Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1 Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.3 Local Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.4 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

4 INSTALLATION AND SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1 VDT Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.1 The VDT to Exciter Interconnect Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

4.1.2 Connecting the VDT to the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.2 Starting Up the VDT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.2.1 Presetting the Emulating Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.2.2 Access VDT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.2.3 Changing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.3 Using the VT-100-Emulating Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

5 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 VT-100 Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1.1 Display Area 1: STATUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

5.1.2 Display Area 2: CURRENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

5.1.3 Display Area 3: POWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

5.1.4 Display Area 4:Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

5.2 Keyboard Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5.2.1 Numeric Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

5.2.2 Enter/Return Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

5.2.3 [Esc]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

5.2.4 Alphabetic Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

6 MENU TREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

7 CHANGE TX SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1 Select Channel To Adj Fwd Pwr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

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7.1.1 Adj Fwd Pwr For Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7.2 Select Channel To Set Low Pwr Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

7.2.1 Set Low Pwr Alarm For Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

7.3 Enter Password To Set Frequencies Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

7.3.1 Select Channel To Set Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

7.3.2 Set Frequencies For Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

7.4 Change Frequency Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

7.5 Change/Toggle Entry Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

7.5.1 Change Entry Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

8 DIGITAL MODE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1 Select Channel To Set 2-Level Deviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.1.1 Set 2-level Deviation For Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.2 Select Channel To Set 2-Level Offset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

8.2.1 Set 2-level Offset For Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

8.3 Select Channel To Set 4-Level Deviation Menu . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

8.3.1 Set 4-level Deviation For Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

8.4 Select Channel To Set 4-Level Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

8.4.1 Set 4-level Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

8.5 Select Data Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

8.6 Select Filter Risetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

8.7 Controller Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

9 ANALOG MODE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9.1 Adjust Audio Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

9.2 Set Analog Deviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

9.3 Set Analog Limiter Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

9.4 Set Analog Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

9.5 Select Audio Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

9.6 Select Audio Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

10 VIEW TX STATUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

10.1 View Voltage Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

10.1.1 View Channel Freqs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

10.2 View Faults Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

10.2.1 Present Tx Faults Full-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

10.2.2 Stored Tx Faults Full-screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

10.2.3 View Readings At Fault Full-screen Display. . . . . . . . . . 10-14

10.3 View All Tx Presets Full-Screen Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

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11 CALIBRATE FWD/REF PWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

11.1 Calibrate Fwd Pwr 8500 (8600) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2

11.2 Calibrate Ref Pwr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3

12 CHANGE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

13 CHANGE CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1

14 TX SELF TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1

14.1 Key/Unkey Exciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2

14.2 LEDs Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3

14.3 AGC Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4

14.4 Test Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 List of Figures

List of Figures

Figure 4-1 DSP Exciter to VDT Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Figure 7-1 Change Tx Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Figure 7-2 Select Channel To Adj Fwd Pwr Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Figure 7-3 Adj Fwd Pwr For Channel 1 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Figure 7-4 Select Channel To Set Low Pwr Alarm Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Figure 7-5 Set Low Power Alarm For Channel 1 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Figure 7-6 Enter Password To Set Frequencies Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Figure 7-7 Select Channel To Set Frequencies Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Figure 7-8 Set Frequencies For Channel All Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Figure 7-9 Change Frequency Password Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Figure 7-10 Change/Toggle Entry Password Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10

Figure 7-11 Change Entry Password Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11

Figure 8-1 Digital Mode Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Figure 8-2 Select Channel To Set 2-Level Deviation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Figure 8-3 Set 2-Level Deviation For Channel All Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Figure 8-4 Set Channel To Set 2-Level Offset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Figure 8-5 Set 2-Level Offset For Channel All Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Figure 8-6 Select Channel To Set 4-Level Deviation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Figure 8-7 Set 4-Level Deviation For Channel All Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Figure 8-8 Set Channel To Set 4-Level Offset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Figure 8-9 Set 4-Level Offset For Channel All Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Figure 8-10 Select Data Polarity Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10

Figure 8-11 Select Filter Risetime Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

Figure 8-12 Controller Select Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

Figure 9-1 Analog Mode Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Figure 9-2 Adjust Audio Level Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Figure 9-2 Set Analog Deviation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Figure 9-2 Set Analog Limiter Value Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Figure 9-3 Set Analog Offset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Figure 9-4 Select Audio Response Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Figure 9-5 Select Audio Polarity Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Figure 10-1 View Tx Status Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

Figure 10-2 View Voltage Readings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Figure 10-3 View Channel Frequencies Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Figure 10-4 View Faults Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

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Figure 10-5 Present Transmitter Faults Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

Figure 10-6 Stored Transmitter Faults Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

Figure 10-7 View Readings At Fault Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Figure 10-8 View All Transmitter Full-Screen Displays Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

Figure 11-1 Calibrate Fwd/Ref Pwr Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Figure 11-2 Calibrate Fwd Pwr Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Figure 11-3 Calibrate Ref Pwr Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Figure 12-1 Change Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Figure 13-1 Change Channel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

Figure 14-1 Tx Self Tests Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

Figure 14-2 Key/Unkey Exciter Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

Figure 14-3 LED Test Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3

Figure 14-4 AGC Test Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4

Figure 14-5 Alarm Test Select Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6

Figure 14-6 Forward Power Calibration Setup/

AGC Reference Test Point Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 List of Tables

List of Tables

Table 1-1 Applicable Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Table 1-2 Manual Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Table 4-1 VT-100 Line Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Table 5-1 Measurements for CURRENTS Display Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Table 5-2 Measurements for POWERS Display Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Table 10-1 TX Faults Legend Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 GENERAL

1 GENERAL

1.1 Manual Scope

The software discussed in this manual controls GL-T8500 and GL-T8600 transmitters with

the QT-1000 interface. The software resides in a PEROM that installs into the Gold Line

exciter/PA control equipment, part number 265-0082-003.

1.2 Applicable Documents

This manual is incomplete without additional Gold Line manuals. Refer to Table 1-1 for a

listing of these manuals with their part number and a brief description.

Table 1-1 Applicable Documents

document part number description

GL-T8500/8600 system

manual

9110.00163 describes fully racked-up 250/

500-watt, 900-MHz Gold Line

transmitter system with QT-1000

interface

DSP exciter user manual 9110.00172 describes exciter/PA control

equipment for transmitter systems

with interfaces

GL-T8500 power amplifier

manual

9110.00160 describes 250-watt, 900-MHz

Gold Line power amplifier

equipment

GL-T8600 power amplifier

manual

9110.00162 describes 500-watt, 900-MHz

Gold Line power amplifier

equipment

Gold Line VDT manual 9110.00164 this manual

Gold Line 50A/90A power

supply manual

9110.00159 describes power supply equipment

for 250W/500W Gold Line

transmitter systems

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GENERAL Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96

1.3 Manual Sections

Table 1-2 lists the sections of this manual with a summary of their contents.

Table 1-2 Manual Sections

section contents

1. general introduction and purpose of manual

2. requirements minimum features of VDT

3. description introduction and principal characteristics of software

4. installation and setup initial installation and activation of VDT

5. operation operation of VDT screen and keyboard

6. menu tree menu identification, keystrokes to display menus, in

tree format

7. change TX settings menus that permit forward power adjustment, low

power alarm setting, frequencies setting, frequency

password change, and entry password change/toggle

8. set up digital mode menus that permit 2-level deviation setting, 2-level

offset setting, 4-level deviation setting, 4-level

offset setting, data polarity selection, filter risetime

selection, and controller selection

9. set up analog mode menus that permit audio input level adjustment,

analog deviation setting, analog limiter setting,

analog offset setting, analog response selection, and

analog polarity selection

10. view TX status menus that display voltage readings, channel

frequencies, faults status, and all TX presets

11. calibrate fwd/ref power menus that allow calibration of forward and

reflected power

12. change mode menu that allows selection between analog, 2-level,

and 4-level modes

13. change channel menu that allow selection between channels one

through eight

14. run TX self tests menus that allow: activation of LEDs, AGC, and

alarm test; key/unkey of exciter only; reset of exciter

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 REQUIREMENTS

2 REQUIREMENTS

The software described in this manual requires a video display terminal (VDT) with a DEC

VT100-type emulating program. The VDT requirements depend on the type of emulating

program installed.

2.1 VDT Requirements

These requirements are for a VDT with a typical emulating program installed such as

ProComm Plus®.

•computer: an IBM® PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or compatible computer.

•memory: at least 192K of available RAM.

•operating system: PC-DOS or MS-DOS, version 2.0 or later.

•disc drive: at least one floppy drive.

•display: VGA monitor and adapter, or compatible monitor and adapter.

•serial port: with DB-9 or DB-25 connection.

•null modem cable: with male DB-9 connector on transmitter end.

2.2 Emulating Program

These setup requirements are for all DEC VT100-type emulating programs.

•baud rate: 9600

•parity: none

•data bits: 8

•stop bits: 1

•port: serial port interface

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 DESCRIPTION

3 DESCRIPTION

The software described in this manual allows interactive operation with GL-T8500 and

GL-T8600 transmitters. Here is a brief list of the transmitter features that the software

operates.

3.1 Status Display

The VDT displays principal transmitter status continuously or specific transmitter status

selectively. Principal status is show in three information blocks at the top of most screens:

•The status block provides present information on 20 critical parameters of the trans-

mitter, in addition to the fault or alarm condition.

•The currents block provides amperage measurements for the dc power input of each

amplifier stage in the power amplifier.

•The powers block provides wattage measurements for forward and reflected RF power

of most amplifier stages in the power amplifier.

The VDT can display more specific transmitter status if desired. Specific status includes

regulated voltage readings, programmed channel frequencies, and four full-screen informa-

tion displays:

•The present faults display lists every transmitter fault or alarm available at the present

moment.

•The stored faults display lists the transmitter fault or alarm that was stored when the

transmitter first left normal operating status.

•The readings at fault display lists the status, currents, and power blocks that were stored

when the transmitter first left normal operating status.

•The presets display lists programmed transmitter parameters for all eight channels.

3.2 Remote Control

When the transmitter is in service and is responding to controller commands, the VDT can

perform remote control functions:

•Adjust the transmitter’s RF power out to any wattage within the transmitter’s rated

forward power.

•Adjust the transmitter’s low power alarm to an RF power out wattage below which the

transmitter provides an alert.

•Program frequencies into channels, if authorized with the frequency password.

Frequency password can be changed.

•Change entry password, used to gain access to VDT. Enable and disable use of entry

password.

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3.2.1 Software Downloading

Note

C2000/I20 overwrites user changes when in remote mode.

3.3 Local Control

After the VDT has removed the transmitter from service, the VDT can still perform remote

control functions, but now can perform local control functions:

•Key or unkey transmitter.

•Change between analog, 2-level, and 4-level digital modes.

•Change between eight channels.

•Calibrate total forward power (TFP) and total reflected power (TRP) using the appro-

priate external instruments.

•Perform four built-in-tests (BITs) to exciter equipment. Check keyup circuit, AGC

reference circuit, front-panel LEDs, and digital alarm outputs.

•Reboot exciter.

3.3.1 Software Downloading

Note

I20 interface software upgrade overwrites local programming.

3.4 Setup

When the transmitter is initially installed and set up at the paging site, the VDT presets the

analog or digital modes for operation:

•Set number of hertz that the signal deviates the RF carrier.

•Set number of hertz to offset the center of the RF carrier.

•Select inverted or non-inverted input signal polarity.

•Select a filter for the RF output signal.

•Set optimum audio input level (analog mode).

•Set maximum audio input level (analog mode).

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 INSTALLATION AND SETUP

4 INSTALLATION AND SETUP

This section requires user manuals for VDT hardware and emulating software. Before

starting this section, verify that all hardware required to run the emulating program has

been installed into the VDT.

4.1 VDT Connection

Connect the VDT to the exciter/PA control equipment using the proper interconnecting

cable. The exciter female DE-9 connector is configured as a serial, DCE, EIA-232 port. The

VDT (or computer) female DB-25 or male DE-9 input is configured as a serial, DTE, EIA-

232 port. The typical serial input connector for the VDT is a female DB-25, and that of most

computers is a male DE-9, but there is no guarantee of this.

4.1.1 VDT-to-Exciter Interconnect Cable

The DSP Exciter to VDT cable can be a straight through DE-9 to DE-9 cable, or a DE-9 to

DB-25, EIA-232 adaptor cable, as shown in Figure 4-1. These cables may be purchased

from a computer shop, adapted using standard EIA-232 parts, or fabricated. The exciter end

of the cable is always a male DE-9 connector. The VDT end can be a male or female DE-

9 or DB-25 connector, check your VDT for the correct connector type.

A 3-conductor cable can be used to fabricate either of the above mentioned cables, as only

the TXD, RXD, and ground connections are needed. Connect the three conductors as

shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 DSP Exciter to VDT Cable

DB-25 or DE-9

TO VDT or Computer

DE-9 MALE

TO EXCITER

Note: The solid lines show the conductors necessary for the exciter and VDT (or computer)

to communicate. The dotted lines show the rest of the conductors in the standard cables.

TXD

RXD

GND

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4.1.2 Connecting the VDT to the Transmitter

Connect the VDT to the transmitter using the proper cable(s). Plug the male DB-9 DCE

connector into the jack marked VT-100 INTERFACE located on the front panel of the

exciter/PA control. Plug the other end of the cable or the adapter into one of the VDT's serial

ports. Note the designation of this port for VDT start-up.

4.2 Starting Up the VDT

Apply power to the VDT. If it has not yet been installed, install the emulating program and

all software required to run it.

4.2.1 Presetting the Emulating Program

Select the comm port I/O line settings screen on the VDT. Change the current settings to

those shown in Table 4-1. After you are done, save and exit the line settings screen.

4.2.2 Access VDT Communications

At this point, the VDT should display a screen containing the ENTRY LEVEL

PASSWORD menu. From this menu, perform the following steps:

1. Type ABCD from VDT keyboard. As each letter is typed, an asterisk (*) appears on

the screen under the phrase ENTER PRESENT PASSWORD.

4.2.3 Changing Passwords

When the VDT is connected to the transmitter the first time, a password must be entered in

order to access VT-100 communications. Enter the default password "abcd" to access VT-

100 communications. The VDT uses another password to access channel carrier frequency

assignments. This password is also initially the default password "abcd". It is important to

change these default passwords to secret passwords immediately after the VDT is

connected the first time. By using two passwords, the frequency password may be main-

tained at a higher level of secrecy than the entry password. The entry password may be

disabled if desired to permit immediate access to VT-100 communications. However, even

if it is disabled, it is important to change the entry password to prevent unauthorized

personnel from changing the default password.

Table 4-1 VT-100 Line Settings

parameter setting

baud rate 9600

parity none

data bits 8

stops bits 1

port select desired port

A common abbreviation for the above settings is: 9600 8N1.

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4.3 Using the VT-100-Emulating Program

Most VT-100-emulating programs have additional features, some of which can be helpful

when operating the program as a transmitter interface. The program may be capable of

saving the active, or present settings for the RS-232 link with the transmitter. Some

programs have a log function, which saves the keystrokes and displays from the current

session. This feature is particularly useful for saving the transmitter parameters entered

during a setup procedure. When used with a printer, the program may be able to dump the

contents of the present screen display to the printer.

Caution

Some transmitter controllers may issue an alarm if

a transmit command is sent with no resultant

indication of transmitter forward power. This can

be avoided by first placing the transmitter

controller in a mode that does not allow it to issue

alarms.

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5 OPERATION

5.1 VT-100 Screen Displays

Most VT-100 screens have four display areas as shown below. Display area 1 contains

STATUS information, such as transmitter parameters and conditions. Display area 2

contains the value of CURRENTS through selected active devices within the power ampli-

fier. Display area 3 contains the value of forward or reflected POWERS for selected active

devices within the power amplifier. Display area 4 contains the menu, which permits data

input and selection of other menus. The VT-100 screens that do not have these four display

areas are certain full-screen status displays. This section shows all four STATUS,

CURRENTS, POWERS, and menu display areas, in addition to the full-screen status

displays.

5.1.1 Display Area 1: STATUS

STATUS display area 1 contains two groups of two columns. The transmitter parameter is

in the left column of each group, and its value or condition is in the right column of each

group. The entire display area is repeated and continuously updated on all VT-100 screens

except certain full-screen status displays. The STATUS display area is display-only and

does not permit selections or data entry. The following text describes each parameter and

condition displayed in the STATUS display area.

FWD PWR (Forward Power)

This display lists the transmitter's actual forward RF output power in watts. Sometimes

described as total forward power, the value for this display is measured at the output of the

PA's combiner board.

REF PWR (Reflected Power)

This display lists the transmitter's actual reflected RF power in watts. Sometimes described

as total reflected power, the value for this display is measured at the isolator module on the

rear of the PA.

EXC 26V (Exciter 26 Volts)

This display lists the exciter's actual 26-volt operating voltage. This voltage is measured at

the power input of the exciter/PA control, and is normally supplied by the transmitter's 26-

volt power supply.

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

This display lists the AGC voltage, a dc voltage that controls the gain of the power amplifier.

This voltage, generated by the PA metering board, is measured at the preamplifier (first

stage) on the PA's driver board.

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Note

Do not confuse AGC voltage generated in the PA with AGC reference

voltage generated in the exciter/PA control. The PA's AGC voltage is

produced by comparing AGC reference voltage against transmitter

forward power.

V001 (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator 1)

This display lists the dc control voltage for VCO-1, in the exciter/PA control IF stage

circuitry. The VCO1 control voltage, necessary for phase-locking the VCO-1 carrier to the

10-MHz reference signal, is generated by synthesizer-1.

V002 (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator 2)

This display lists the dc control voltage for VCO-2, in the exciter/PA control RF stage

circuitry. The VCO2 control voltage, necessary for phase-locking the VCO-2 carrier to the

10-MHz reference signal, is generated by synthesizer-2.

TEMP (Temperature)

This display lists the temperature in degrees centigrade measured at the heat sink on the

back of the PA.

CTRL VER (Control Version)

This display lists the version number for the MCU software that is presently installed in the

exciter/PA control. It is the version of software installed in the programmable and erasable

read-only memory (PEROM) for the MCU.

DSP VER (DSP Version)

This display lists the version number for the DSP software that is presently installed in the

exciter/PA control. It is the version of software installed in the programmable and erasable

read-only memory (PEROM) for the DSP.

P/N (Part Number)

This display lists the part number of U3, the PEROM for the MCU. The present version of

software for the MCU, designated by the CTRL VER display, is installed in U3.

DEVIATION

This display lists signal deviation values and other relative status items. The operation of

the deviation display is dependent on the transmitter operating mode presently selected:

digital FSK or analog.

Digital FSK Mode

•When no input data is present, the DEVIATION display lists NO DATA.

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•When input data is present, the DEVIATION display lists the programmed deviation

value for the channel and digital level currently selected. This value is the difference, in

Hz, between f0 and the highest FSK frequency, and between f0 and the lowest FSK

frequency. See OFFSET for a description of f0.

Analog Mode

•When in analog mode and no input signal is present above 100 Hz, the DEVIATION

display lists 0 Hz

•When in analog mode and an input signal is present above the programmed limiting

value, causing the transmitter to impose deviation limiting, the DEVIATION display lists

LIMIT.

•When in analog mode and an input signal is present above 100 Hz and below the

programmed limiting value, the DEVIATION display lists the actual deviation value.

This value is the number of Hz between f0 and the highest modulated frequency, and

between f0 and the lowest modulated frequency. See OFFSET for a description of f0.

OFFSET

This display lists the programmed offset value for the mode currently selected, and, when

in the digital FSK mode, for the channel currently selected. This offset of the channel

frequency is needed in order to reduce overlap area nulls when simulcasting. Offset value

is the number of Hz added to or subtracted from the channel frequency to create the center

frequency (digital FSK mode) or carrier frequency (analog mode), also known as f0.

MODE

This display lists the presently selected operating mode and, when in analog mode, also lists

the audio response.

•If 2-LEVEL is listed, two-level FSK mode is selected.

•If 4-LEVEL is listed, four-level FSK mode is selected.

•If ANLG-FLAT is listed, analog mode and audio response for flat is selected.

•If ANLG-PRE is listed, analog mode and audio response for preemphasis is selected.

CHANNEL

This display lists the number (1 through 8) of the transmitter channel that

is currently selected.

FREQ (Frequency)

This display lists the programmed channel frequency, in MHz, for the channel currently

selected.

DATA POL or ANLG POL

This display lists the programmed input signal polarity state for the presently selected

mode. The title of this display item is DATA POL if 2-level or 4-level FSK modes are

presently selected; the title is ANLG POL if analog mode is presently selected. NON-INV

is listed to indicate the programmed input signal polarity state is noninverted. INV is listed

to indicate the programmed input signal polarity state is inverted. The result of input signal

polarity inversion is dependent on the mode presently selected.

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DATA POL (Polarity)

•When in 2-level FSK mode and NON-INV is listed_, data "1" generates a frequency

above f0 and data "0" generates a frequency below f0.

•When in 2-level FSK mode and INV is listed, data "1" generates frequency below f0 and

data "0" generates a frequency above f0.

•When in 4-level FSK mode and NON-INV is listed, data "10" and data "11" generate

frequencies above f0. Data "01" and data "00" generate frequencies below f0.

•When in 4-level FSK mode and INV is listed, data "10" and data "11" generate frequen-

cies below f0. Data "01" and data "00" generate frequencies above f0. Note that data is

rearranged, not just inverted (3-4/2-1 to 2-1/4-3).

ANLG POL (analog polarity)

•When in analog mode and NON-INV is listed, a positive voltage into audio (+) causes a

positive deviation from f0 and a negative voltage into audio (+) causes a negative

deviation from f0.

•When in analog mode and INV is listed, a positive voltage into audio (+) causes a

negative deviation from f0 and a negative voltage into audio (+) causes a positive

deviation from f0.

CONTROL

This display lists the transmitter's presently selected control state. This state is listed either

as LOCAL or REMOTE.

•REMOTE - this is the transmitter's normal operating mode. External control inputs such

as channel, mode, and key commands are supplied by a device such as a transmitter

controller and are obeyed by the transmitter. These commands are not possible through

the VT-100 interface when in the remote control mode.

•LOCAL - this is the transmitter's maintenance mode. External control inputs such as

channel, mode, and key commands are ignored by the transmitter. These commands, in

addition to maintenance, setup, and self test functions, are possible through the VT-100

interface when in the local control mode.

KEY STATE

This display lists the transmitter's presently selected key input state. This state is listed as

KEYED or UNKEYED. The logic for this condition is detected in the exciter/PA control. A

keyed condition indicates an external key hardline activation (in the remote control mode)

or a VT-100 VDT [K] key software selection (in the local control mode).

FILTER

This display lists the rise time, in microseconds, of the presently selected digital premodu-

lation filter. This rise time is effective for the digital FSK modes only, although it is always

displayed regardless of mode.

CHAN BW (Channel Bandwidth)

This display lists maximum bandwidth, in kHz, of all the transmitter channels. The

bandwidth is determined by the filtering circuitry installed in the exciter/PA control.

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FAULT or ALARM

This display is normally blank, unless a transmitter malfunction has occurred that can be

detected by the transmitter's monitoring system. In the event that a transmitter malfunction

is detected, FAULT or ALARM appears as inverted video. The display is reset after each key

cycle, unless a serious malfunction prevents the transmitter from keying up. The serious-

ness of the malfunction is indicated as FAULT or ALARM.

ALARM

A less serious transmitter malfunction has occurred, requiring an operator alert but still

permitting normal transmitter operation.

FAULT

A more serious transmitter malfunction has occurred, requiring an operator alert and

causing the transmitter to shut down or reduce power, thus preventing further transmitter

damage.

5.1.2 Display Area 2: CURRENTS

CURRENTS display area 2 contains three groups of two columns. The active devices within

the PA are in the left column of each group, and their currents are in the right column of

each group. The entire display area is repeated and continuously updated on all VT-100

screens except for certain full-screen status displays. The CURRENTS display area is

display-only and does not permit selections or data entry. Table 5-1 lists each item in the

left column of each group, and describes the measurement that determines its currents value

in the right column of each group.

Table 5-1 Measurements for

CURRENTS

Display Area

item measurement

PREAMP current through preamplifier (first stage) on driver board

DRVR1 current through transistor on driver board that supplies RF to PA1 board

DRVR2 current through transistor on driver board that supplies RF to PA2 board

DRVR3 current through transistor on driver board that supplies RF to PA3 board

DRVR4 current through transistor on driver board that supplies RF to PA4 board

IPA current through intermediate PA transistor (second stage) on driver

board

PA1-A current through transistor pair A on PA1 board

PA2-A current through transistor pair A on PA2 board

PA3-A current through transistor pair A on PA3 board

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5.1.3 Display Area 3: POWERS

POWERS display area 3 contains three groups of two columns. The active devices within

the PA and the direction of their measurements are in the left column of each group. The

powers in watts are in the right column of each group. The entire display area is repeated

and continuously updated on all VT-100 screens except for certain full-screen status

displays. The POWERS display area is display-only and does not permit selections or data

entry. Table 5-2 lists each item in the left column of each group, and describes the measure-

ment that determines its powers value in the right column of each group.

5.1.4 Display Area 4:Menu

The remainder of this section describes the menu display area 4. Unlike the other three

display areas, most menus permit data input and parameter selection. Each menu is

described in five parts: access procedure, sample menu, menu function, menu operation,

and active alpha function key list.

PA4-A current through transistor pair A on PA4 board

PA1-B current through transistor pair B on PA1 board

PA2-B current through transistor pair B on PA2 board

PA3-B current through transistor pair B on PA3 board

PA4-B current through transistor pair B on PA4 board

Table 5-2 Measurements for POWERS Display Area

item measurement

IPA FWD forward power out of second stage on driver board

IPA REF reflected power into second stage on driver board

PA1 FWD forward power out of PA1 board

PA2 FWD forward power out of PA2 board

PA3 FWD forward power out of PA3 board

PA4 FWD forward power out of PA4 board

PA1 REF reflected power into PA1 board output

PA2 REF reflected power into PA2 board output

PA3 REF reflected power into PA3 board output

PA4 REF reflected power into PA4 board output

Table 5-1 Measurements for

CURRENTS

Display Area (continued)

item measurement

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1. Access Procedure - an access procedure is included at the top of each page just be-

low the menu title. The access procedure describes the keystrokes or other actions re-

quired to display this menu.

2. Sample Menu - a sample menu is outlined by a square. This sample shows the typical

contents of display area 4 when the menu is selected.

3. Menu Function - a menu function describes the purpose of the menu.

4. Menu Operation - a menu operation describes how to use the menu.

5. Active Alpha Function Keys - an active alpha function key list is at the bottom of

each page. This list contains the alphabetical keys, active when the menu is displayed,

that have been assigned a predetermined software function. The predetermined soft-

ware function of these alpha keys is described in the previous introductory Section 4.

5.2 Keyboard Operation

Depending upon the displayed menu, the keys most often used on the keyboard are the

numeric keys, enter/return key, [ESC], and alphabetic function keys.

5.2.1 Numeric Keys

The numeric keys are used to select a menu or transmitter parameter, or to enter a value into

a data input field. The numeric keys on the keypad function identically to those on the main

keyboard if [NUM LOCK] is enabled.

If the menu contains a list of numbered options, a single press of a numeric key produces

the menu or function desired. No further keystrokes are required if the number pressed was

one of the options.

If the menu contains a data input field, more than one keystroke is usually required to

produce the desired function. Pressing numeric keys causes the value to appear in this data

input field, in the space underlined by the cursor. The backspace key is functional during

this procedure. After typing a value into the data input field, a press of enter/return is

required to activate the value.

5.2.2 Enter/Return Key

This key is labeled Enter, Return, or abbreviations thereof, depending upon the keyboard.

This key performs the same enter function regardless of label, and so is called [ENTER].

The key is used to activate a value that has been typed into a data input field.

When a data input field first appears, it already contains the default value or the last value

entered by previous keystrokes. A cursor located to the left of this value indicates where a

typed numeral will appear. As the new value is typed into the data input field, the old value

disappears and the cursor flows to the right of the new value. After [ENTER] is pressed,

the cursor resets to the left to indicate the new value has become the operative value.

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5.2.3 [Esc]

The [ESC], or escape key, is active when all except top-level menus are displayed. Pressing

the escape key causes the previous menu to be displayed. The previous menu is the next-

higher level, or one menu back. The escape key will not work if a Main Menu (remote or

Local) is displayed.

5.2.4 Alphabetic Function Keys

Alphabetic function keys are a group of letters that, when pressed, cause a predetermined

activity to occur. Only some keys are active when a particular menu is displayed. An active

alphabetic function key list is provided for each menu. The following is a list of all the

alphabetic function keys:

•M (display main menu)

•R (refresh main menu)

•K (key or unkey TX)

•A (select all channels)

•Y (yes, perform request)

•N (no, do not perform request)

•U (adjust value upwards)

•D (adjust value downwards)

M Key

Pressing the M (main menu) key causes a main menu to be displayed, if it is not already

displayed. If the transmitter is in remote control, the M key displays the Remote Control

Main Menu. If the transmitter is in local control, the M key displays the Local Control Main

Menu.

R Key

Pressing the R (refresh) key causes a main menu to be displayed if it is not already

displayed (the same as pressing the M key). The R key also causes the transmitter to update

the status, currents, and powers values in the top half of the screen.

K Key

Pressing the K (key) key causes the transmitter to key, if unkeyed, or to unkey, if already

keyed. The K key is active in local control only. When local control is entered, the K key

is activated and the transmitter unkeys, if already keyed. When local control is exited, the

K key is deactivated and the transmitter assumes the key state determined by the remote

key input.

A Key

Pressing the A (all) key causes the channel-all menu to be displayed for the parameter

presently selected. This key allows selection or change of a transmitter parameter for all

channels simultaneously, without having to select each channel individually.

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U and D Keys

Pressing the U (up) or D (down) key causes an incremental adjustment to the value for the

parameter displayed. These keys permit numerous adjustments to a transmitter parameter

value without having to enter the entire value many times.

Y and N Keys

Pressing the Y (yes) or N (no) key causes a positive or negative response to a question being

asked by the displayed menu. These keys are used when selecting or changing an important

transmitter parameter.

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6 MENU TREE

Note

C2000/I20 overwrites user changes when in remote mode. I20 interface

software upgrade overwrites local programming.

MAIN MENU

1 CHANGE TX SETTINGS see page 7-1

ADJ FWD PWR see page 7-2

Select Channel to Adj Fwd Pwr see page 7-2

Adj Fwd Pwr For Channel see page 7-2

SET LOW PWR ALRM see page 7-3

Select Channel To Set Low Pwr Alarm see page 7-3

Set Low Pwr Alarm For Channel see page 7-3

SET FREQUENCIES see page 7-4

Enter Password to Set Frequencies see page 7-4

Select Channel To Set Frequencies see page 7-4

Set Frequencies For Channel see page 7-5

CHANGE FREQUENCY PASSWORD see page 7-6

CHANGE/TOGGLE ENTRY PASSWORD see page 7-7

Change Entry Password see page 7-7

2 DIGITAL MODE SETUP see page 8-1

SET DEVIATION see page 8-1

Select Channel To Set Mode Deviation see page 8-2

Set Mode Deviation For Channel see page 8-2

SET OFFSET see page 8-3

Select Channel To Set Mode Offset see page 8-3

Set Mode Offset For Channel see page 8-4

SELECT DATA POLARITY see page 8-4

SELECT FILTER RISETIME see page 8-5

Select Channel To Set Filter Risetime see page 8-5

Select Filter Risetime for Channel see page 8-5

3 ANALOG MODE SETUP see page 9-1

ADJUST AUDIO INPUT LEVEL see page 9-1

SET ANALOG DEVIATION see page 9-2

SET ANALOG LIMITER VALUE see page 9-2

SET ANALOG OFFSET see page 9-3

SELECT AUDIO RESPONSE see page 9-3

SELECT AUDIO POLARITY see page 9-4

4 VIEW TX STATUS see page 10-1

VIEW VOLTAGE READINGS see page 10-2

VIEW CHANNEL FREQS see page 10-2

VIEW FAULTS SELECTION see page 10-3

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View Present Faults see page 10-3

View Stored Faults see page 10-4

View Stored Fault Readings see page 10-12

View Readings At Fault see page 10-12

View/Reset DSP Faults see page 10-12

VIEW ALL TX PRESETS see page 10-13

5 EXIT LOCAL CONTROL see other main menu items for description

6 CALIBRATE FWD/REF PWR see page 11-1

CALIBRATE FWD PWR see page 11-2

CALIBRATE REF PWR see page 11-3

7 CHANGE MODE see page 12-1

8 CHANGE CHANNEL see page 13-1

9 TESTS/UPLOAD see page 14-1

KEY/UNKEY EXCITER see page 14-1

LEDS TEST see page 14-2

N/A

RESET EXCITER see page 14-3

TEST ALARMS see page 14-3

UPDATE FIRMWARE see page 14-4

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7 CHANGE TX SETTINGS

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Change Tx Settings procedure.

•Select option to ADJ FWD PWR

•Select option to SET LOW PWR ALRM

•Select option to SET FREQUENCIES

•Select option to CHANGE FREQUENCY PASSWORD

•Select option to CHANGE/TOGGLE ENTRY PASSWORD

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

CHANGE

SETTINGS

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7.1 ADJ FWD PWR

7.1.1 SELECT CHANNEL TO ADJ FWD PWR

Refer to the following diagram for initial steps of Select Channel to Adjust Forward Power

Procedure.

•To set one channel to a different forward power than other channels, press numeric key

that corresponds to that channel. A menu to adjust forward power for one channel

appears.

•To set forward power for all channels simultaneously, press A. A menu to adjust forward

power for all channels appears. Refer to next paragraph for more information.

7.1.1.1 Adj Fwd Pwr For Channel

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Adjust Forward Power For Channel

Procedure.

•For incremental adjustments, press U to increase or D to decrease forward power shown

in shaded area. Forward power must remain between wattage limits stated on screen.

•For entry of a specific value, press numeric keys to input forward power into shaded area.

Forward power must be whole number between wattage limits stated on screen. Press

Enter to store value and reset cursor.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

CHANGE

SETTINGS

ADJ FWD

PWR

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO ADJ FWD

PWR

CHANGE

SETTINGS

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ADJ FWD

PWR FOR

CHANNEL

ADJ FWD

PWR

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO ADJ FWD

PWR

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7.2 Set Low Pwr Alrm

7.2.1 Select Channel To Set Low Pwr Alarm

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Select Channel To Set Low Power Alarm

Procedure.

•To set one channel to a different low power alarm than other channels, press numeric key

that corresponds to that channel. A menu to set low power alarm for one channel appears.

•To set low power alarm for all channels simultaneously, press A. A menu to set low

power alarm for all channels appears. Refer to next paragraph for more information.

7.2.1.1 Set Low Pwr Alarm For Channel

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Set Low Power Alarm For Channel

Procedure.

•Press numeric keys to input desired alarm level into shaded area. Alarm level must be a

whole number between wattage limits stated on screen.

•Set deviation to maximum setting without causing channel interference.

•Press Enter to store deviation and reset cursor.

CHANGE

SETTINGS

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

SET LOW

PWR ALARM

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET LOW

PWR ALARM

CHANGE

SETTINGS

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

SET LOW

PWR ALRM SET LOW

PWR

ALARM FOR

CHANNEL

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET LOW

PWR ALARM

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7.3 Set Frequencies

7.3.1 Enter Password To Set Frequencies

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Enter Password To Set Frequencies

procedure.

•Press keys corresponding to frequency password. Asterisk (*) appears in shaded area as

each key is pressed.

•Press Enter. A screen to select channel to set frequencies appears if password is correct.

Refer to next paragraph for more information.

7.3.1.1 Select Channel To Set Frequencies

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Select Channel To Set Frequencies

procedure.

•To set one channel to a different frequency than other channels, press numeric key that

corresponds to that channel. A menu to set frequency for one channel appears.

•To set frequency for all channels simultaneously, press A. A menu to set frequencies for

all channels appears.

ENTER

PASSWORD

TO SET

FREQUEN-

CIES

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

CHANGE

SETTINGS

SET

FREQUEN-

CIES

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ENTER

PASSWORD

TO SET

FREQUEN-

CIES

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET

FREQUEN-

CIES

CHANGE

SETTINGS

SET

FREQUEN-

CIES

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7.3.1.1.1 Set Frequencies For Channel

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Set Frequencies For Channel procedure.

Note

Different frequency ranges appear for different bands. The ranges which

are available to you, correspond to the available frequency range of the

exciter, except in cases where the frequency band is subdivided (banded)

so that frequencies selected must be within the range of resonant parts.

For example, if your range is 920-960 MHz, you may legitimately select

a new frequency around 925 MHz. The particular exciter, however, has

resonant parts for, say, approximately 955 MHz and may not work at the

programmed frequency because the VCO cannot lock unless you also

install banded parts for the range which corresponds to the new

frequency.

•Press numeric keys to input desired frequency into shaded area. Frequency must be

within limits and proper multiple as stated on screen. Frequency must be within

bandwidth of VCO/RF amplifier board. Press at least three whole digits and no more than

eight digits total. A decimal may be pressed if desired.

•Press Enter to store frequency and reset cursor. A decimal is assumed between third and

fourth digits if not pressed in previous step.

CHANGE

SETTINGS

ENTER

PASSWORD

TO SET

FREQUEN-

CIES

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET

FREQUEN-

CIES

SET

FREQUEN-

CIES FOR

CHANNEL

SET

FREQUEN-

CIES

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7.4 Change Frequency Password

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Change Frequency Password procedure.

•Enter present password.

•If password is not correct, invalid password is displayed, go back to previous step.

•If password is correct, enter new password. Password is any combination of one to six

alphanumeric keys on keyboard.

•Enter new password again.

•If password is not correct, invalid password is displayed, go back to previous step.

•If password is correct, password is saved.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

CHANGE

SETTINGS

CHANGE

FREQUENCY

PASSWORD

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7.5 Change/Toggle Entry Password

Refer to the following diagram for initial steps of Change/Toggle Entry Password proce-

dure.

•Press option to enable entry password if disabled. Password status changes to ENTRY

PASSWORD IS CURRENTLY ENABLED. Password is now required to gain access to

VT-100 communications.

•Press option to disable entry password if enabled. Password status changes to ENTRY

PASSWORD IS CURRENTLY DISABLED. Password is now no longer required to gain

access to VT-100 communications.Press option to CHANGE ENTRY PASSWORD. Refer

to next paragraph for more information.

7.5.1 Change Entry Password

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Change Entry Password procedure

•Enter present password.

•If password is not correct, invalid password is displayed, go back to previous step.

•If password is correct, enter new password. Password is any combination of one to six

alphanumeric keys on keyboard.

•Enter new password again.

•If password is not correct, invalid password is displayed, go back to previous step.

•If password is correct, password is saved.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

CHANGE

SETTINGS

CHANGE/

TOGGLE

ENTRY

PASSWORD

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

CHANGE

SETTINGS

CHANGE/

TOGGLE

ENTRY

PASSWORD

CHANGE

ENTRY

PASSWORD

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 DIGITAL MODE SETUP

8 DIGITAL MODE SETUP

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Digital Mode Setup procedure.

•Press option to SET DEVIATION

•Press option to SET OFFSET

•Press option to SELECT DATA POLARITY

•Press option to SELECT FILTER RISETIME

8.1 Set Deviation

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Set Deviation procedure.

•To set one mode to a different deviation than other modes, press numeric key that corre-

sponds to that mode.Up to four modes are adjustable (A,B,C, and D). A menu to select

channel to set mode deviation appears.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SET

DEVIATION

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8.1.1 Select Channel To Set Mode Deviation

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Select Channel To Set Mode Deviation

procedure.

•To set one channel to a different mode deviation than other channels, press numeric key

that corresponds to that channel. A menu to set mode deviation for one channel appears.

•To set mode deviation for all channels simultaneously, press A. A menu to set mode

deviation for all channels appears.

8.1.1.1 Set Mode Deviation For Channel

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Select Channel To Set Mode Deviation

Procedure.

•Press numeric keys to input desired deviation into shaded area. Deviation must be whole

number between frequency limits stated on screen.

•Set deviation to maximum setting without causing channel interference.

•Press Enter to store deviation and reset cursor.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET

MODE

DEVIATION

SET

DEVIATION

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET

MODE

DEVIATION

SET

DEVIATION

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8.2 Set Offset

Refer to the following diagram for initial steps of Set Offset procedure.

•To set one mode to a different offset than other modes, press numeric key that corre-

sponds to that mode. A menu to select channel to set mode offset appears.

8.2.1 Select Channel To Set Mode Offset

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Select Channel To Set Mode Offset

Procedure.

•To set one channel to a different mode offset than other channels, press numeric key that

corresponds to that channel. A menu to set mode offset for one channel appears.

•To set mode offset for all channels simultaneously, press A. A menu to set mode offset

for all channels appears.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SET OFFSET

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET

MODE

OFFSET

SET OFFSET

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8.2.1.1 Set Mode Offset For Channel

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Set Mode Offset For Channel Procedure.

•Press minus (-) key if negative offset. If positive offset, plus (+) key may be pressed if

desired.

•Press numeric keys to input desired offset into shaded area. Offset must be whole number

between frequency limits stated in menu.

•Set offset to O if not simulcasting. If simulcasting, set one tx to 0, a second to +400, and

a third tx to -400.

•Press Enter to store offset and reset cursor.

8.3 Select Data Polarity

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Select Data Polarity procedure .

•Press 1 to invert data if noninverted. Polarity status changes to DATA POLARITY IS

CURRENTLY INVERTED.

•Press 2 to non-invert data if inverted. Polarity status changes to DATA POLARITY IS

CURRENTLY NON-INVERTED.

•Set to non-inverted unless data is inverted by a receiver or controller.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET

MODE

OFFSET

SET OFFSET SET MODE

OFFSET FOR

CHANNEL

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

DATA

POLARITY

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8.4 Select Filter Risetime

8.4.1 Select Channel To Set Filter Risetime

Refer to the following diagram for initial steps of Select Channel To Set Filter Risetime

procedure.

•To set one channel to a different filter risetime than other channels, press numeric key

that corresponds to that channel. A menu to select filter risetime for one channel appears.

•To set filter risetime for all channels simultaneously, press A. A menu to set filter

risetime for all channels appears.

8.4.1.1 Select Filter Risetime for Channel

Refer to the following diagram for initial steps of Select Filter Risetime For Channel

procedure.

•Press 1 to select standard rise time. Premodulation filter selection status changes to

FILTER RISETIME IS CURRENTLY 88uS.

•Press 2 to select narrowband rise time. Premodulation filter selection status changes to

FILTER RISETIME IS CURRENTLY 150uS.

•Set to standard 88uS unless this is a retrofit to a system that already uses 150uS bessel.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

FILTER

RISETIME

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET

FILTER

RISETIME

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

DIGITAL

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

FILTER

RISETIME

SELECT

FILTER

RISETIME

FOR

CHANNEL

SELECT

CHANNEL

TO SET

FILTER

RISETIME

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 ANALOG MODE SETUP

9 ANALOG MODE SETUP

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Analog Mode Setup procedure

•Press option to ADJUST AUDIO INPUT LEVEL (must enter analog mode and local

control to initiate this command).Press Y for yes to enter analog mode and local control.

Press N for no to do not enter analog mode and local control. Press M to display main

menu. Press R to refresh main menu. Press K when in local control to key or unkey TX.

•Press option to SET ANALOG DEVIATION (must enter analog mode and local control

to initiate this command).

•Press option to SET ANALOG LIMITER.

•Press option to SET ANALOG OFFSET.

•Press option to SELECT AUDIO RESPONSE.

•Press option to SELECT AUDIO POLARITY.

9.1 Adjust Audio Input Level

1. Remove exciter/PA control far enough to gain access to AUDIO INPUT ADJUST

control through top cover.

2. Input standard-level (1000-Hz) audio tone from transmitter controller.

3. Refer to following diagram for next steps of ADJUST AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Pro-

cedure.

4. Set to appropriate (normal) level by rotating audio input adjust clockwise if message

at bottom of menu says low. Set to normal level by rotating audio input adjust

counter-clockwise if message at bottom of menu says high.

5. Remove audio input and replace exciter/PA control.

6. Return transmitter to service.

Procedure is complete.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ANALOG

MODE

SETUP

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ANALOG

MODE

SETUP

ADJUST

AUDIO

INPUT

LEVEL*

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9.2 Set Analog Deviation

Perform audio input level adjustment procedure referenced on previous page.

•Input standard (1000-Hz) level audio tone to exciter/PA control from transmitter

controller or other source.

•Press numeric keys to input desired deviation into shaded area. Deviation must be whole

number between frequency limits stated on screen.

•Set to 3500 Hz.

•Press Enter to store value and reset cursor.

•Press Reset on transmitter controller to remove audio tone from exciter/PA control.

9.3 Set Analog Limiter Value

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Set Analog Limiter Value procedure.

•Press numeric keys to input analog limiter level into shaded area. Limiter level must be

whole number between frequency limits stated in menu.

•Set to 4800 Hz.

•Press Enter to store limiter level and reset cursor.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ANALOG

MODE

SETUP

SET

ANALOG

DEVIATION*

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ANALOG

MODE

SETUP

SET

ANALOG

LIMITER

VALU E

* (Must be in

analog mode

and local

control)

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9.4 Set Analog Offset

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Set Analog Offset Procedure.

•Press minus (-) key if negative offset. If positive offset, plus (+) key may be pressed if

desired.

•Press numeric keys to input desired offset into shaded area. Offset must be whole number

between frequency limits stated on screen.

•Set to 0 if not simulcasting. If simulcasting, set as follows. Two transmitters: set tx1 to

0; set tx2 to between +2 and +8 Hz. Three transmitters: set tx1 to 0; set tx2 to between

+2 and +4; set tx3 to between -2 and -4 Hz. Note: Never set more than 8 Hz total spread

in offset between transmitters of same simulcast area.

•Press Enter to store offset and reset cursor.

9.5 Select Audio Response

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Select Audio Response procedure.

•Press option to disable audio preemphasis if enabled. Audio response status changes to

AUDIO RESPONSE IS CURRENTLY FLAT.

•Press option to enable audio preemphasis if disabled. Audio response status changes to

AUDIO RESPONSE IS CURRENTLY PRE-EMPH.

•Set to flat for most sites. Set to preemphasis if paging receivers correspondingly deem-

phasize received signal.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ANALOG

MODE

SETUP

SET

ANALOG

OFFSET

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ANALOG

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

AUDIO

RESPONSE

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9.6 Select Audio Polarity

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Select Audio Polarity procedure.

•Press option to invert audio if noninverted. Polarity status changes to AUDIO

POLARITY IS CURRENTLY INVERTED.

•Press option to non-invert audio if inverted. Polarity status changes to AUDIO

POLARITY IS CURRENTLY NON-INVERTED.

•Set to non-inverted unless audio is inverted by a receiver or controller.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

ANALOG

MODE

SETUP

SELECT

AUDIO

POLARITY

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10 VIEW TX STATUS

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of View Transmitter Status procedure.

•Press option to VIEW VOLTAGE READINGS

•Press option to VIEW CHANNEL FREQS

•Press option to VIEW FAULTS SELECTION

•Press option to VIEW ALL TX PRESETS

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

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10.1 View Voltage Readings

Refer to following diagram for intitial steps of View Voltage Readings Procedure.

•The screen displays two groups of two columns. Location of each voltage measurement

(either power amplifier or exciter/PA control) and its expected value are in left column

of each group. Actual value is in right column of each group, adjacent to its expected

value. Each voltage is measured at output of its respective regulating device.

10.2 View Channel Freqs

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of View Channel Frequencies procedure.

•This screen displays two groups of two columns. Each channel number (FREQUENCY 1

through FREQUENCY 16) is in left column of each group. Programmed frequency is in

right column of each group, adjacent to its channel number.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

VIEW

VOLTAGE

READINGS

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

VIEW

CHANNEL

FREQS

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10.3 View Faults Selection

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of View Faults Selection Procedure.

•Press option to VIEW PRESENT FAULTS.

•Press option to VIEW STORED FAULTS.

•Press option to VIEW STORED FAULT READINGS.

•Press option to VIEW/RESET DSP FAULTS.

10.3.1 View Present Faults

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of View Present Faults full-screen display

procedure

•This full screen displays four groups of two columns. Location/function of each item is

in left column of each group. FAULT/ALARM/OK or HI/LO status is in right column of

each group, adjacent to its location/function. Refer to Section 7 for a detailed description

of all faults screens.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

VIEW

FAULTS

SELECTION

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

VIEW

FAULTS

SELECTION

VIEW

PRESENT

FAULTS

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10.3.2 View Stored Faults

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of View Stored Faults full-screen display.

•This full screen displays four groups of two columns. Location/function of each item is

in left column of each group. FAULT/ALARM/OK or HI/LO status is in right column of

each group, adjacent to its location/function. Refer to Section 7 for a detailed description

of all fault screens.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

VIEW

FAULTS

SELECTION

VIEW

STORED

FAULTS

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Table 10-1 TX Faults Legend Display Description

display legend normal state alarm state fault state

PA1 BOARD OK PA1 board is fully

operational.

PA1 BOARD ALARM PA1 board should be replaced

soon.

PA1 BOARD FAULT PA1 board must be replaced

immediately.

PA1-A

CURR

OK Current through A pair of

transistors on PA1 board is

within window:

(PA1 FWD ÷ PA SUPPLY

VOLTAGE) ±2.5A.

PA1-A

CURR

LO Current through A pair of

transistors on PA1 board is below

window or below 2.0A.

PA1-A

CURR

HI Current through A pair of

transistors on PA1 board is above

window and below 9A.

Current through A pair of

transistors on PA1 board is

above 9A.

PA1-B CURR OK Current through B pair of

transistors on PA1 board is

within window:

(PA1 FWD ÷ PA SUPPLY

VOLTAGE) ±2.5A.

PA1-B CURR LO Current through B pair of

transistors on PA1 board is below

window or below 2.0A.

PA1-B CURR HI Current through B pair of

transistors on PA1 board is above

window and below 9A.

Current through B pair of

transistors on PA1 board is

above 9A.

PA1 FWD

PWR

OK Forward power of PA1 board

is within window:

[(FWD PWR + 25%) ÷ NO.

of PA BOARDS]

+ 33%/-50%.

PA1 FWD

PWR

LO Forward power of PA1 board is

below window.

PA1 FWD

PWR

HI Forward power of PA1 board is

above window.

PA1 REF

PWR

OK Reflected power of PA1

board is below 15 W

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PA1 REF

PWR

HI Reflected power of PA1 is

above 15 W.

PA2 BOARD OK PA2 board is fully

operational.

PA2 BOARD ALARM PA2 board should be replaced

soon.

PA2 BOARD FAULT PA2 board must be replaced

immediately.

PA2-A

CURR

OK Current through A pair of

transistors on PA2 board is

within window:

(PA2 fwd ÷ PA supply

voltage) ±2.5 A.

PA2-A

CURR

LO Current through A pair of

transistors on PA2 board is below

window or below 2.0 A.

PA2-A

CURR

HI Current through A pair of

transistors on PA2 board is above

window and below 9 A.

Current through A pair of

transistors on PA2 board is

above 9 A.

PA2-B CURR OK Current through B pair of

transistors on PA2 board is

within window:

(PA2 FWD ÷ PA SUPPLY

VOLTAGE) ±2.5 A.

PA2-B CURR LO Current through B pair of

transistors on PA2 board is below

window or below 2.0A.

PA2-B CURR HI Current through B pair of

transistors on PA2 board is above

window and below 9 A.

Current through B pair of

transistors on PA2 board is

above 9 A.

PA2 FWD

PWR

OK Forward power of PA2 board

is within window:

[(FWD PWR + 25%) ÷ NO.

OF PA BOARDS]

+ 33%/-50%.

PA2 FWD

PWR

LO Forward power of PA2 board is

below window.

PA2 FWD

PWR

HI Forward power of PA2 board is

above window.

PA2 REF

PWR

OK Reflected power of PA2

board is below 15 W.

Table 10-1 TX Faults Legend Display Description (continued)

display legend normal state alarm state fault state

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PA2 REF

PWR

HI Reflected power of PA2 board

is above 15 W.

DRVR1

CURR

OK Current through No. 1 driver

transistor on driver board is

between 1.5 A and 4.5 A.

DRVR1

CURR

LO Current through No. 1 driver

transistor on driver board is

below 1.5 A.

DRVR1

CURR

HI Current through No. 1 driver

transistor on driver board is

above 4.5 A.

DRVR2

CURR

OK Current through No. 2 driver

transistor on driver board is

between 1.5 A and 4.5 A.

DRVR2

CURR

LO Current through No. 2 driver

transistor on driver board is

below 1.5 A.

DRVR2

CURR

HI Current through No. 2 driver

transistor on driver board is

above 4.5 A.

IPA BOARD OK Driver board is fully

operational.

IPA BOARD ALARM Driver board should be replaced

soon.

IPA BOARD FAULT Driver board must be replaced

immediately.

PREAMP

CURR

OK Current through first stage

on driver board is between

1 A and 4 A.

PREAMP

CURR

LO Current through first stage on

driver board is below 1 A.

PREAMP

CURR

HI Current through first stage on

driver board is above 4 A.

IPA CURR OK Current through second stage

on driver board is between

0.7 A and 2.5 A.

IPA CURR LO Current through second stage on

driver board is below 0.7 A.

IPA CURR HI Current through second stage

on driver board is above 2.5 A.

Table 10-1 TX Faults Legend Display Description (continued)

display legend normal state alarm state fault state

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IPA FWD

PWR

OK Forward power of second

stage on driver board is

between 7 W and 35 W.

IPA FWD

PWR

LO Forward power of second stage

on driver board is below 7 W.

IPA FWD

PWR

HI Forward power of second

stage on driver board is above

35 W.

IPA REF

PWR

OK Reflected power of second

stage on driver board is

below 10 W.

IPA REF

PWR

HI Reflected power of second

stage on driver board is above

10 W.

TOT FWD

PWR

OK Forward power of combiner

board is below 300 W and

above low- power alarm

setting.

TOT FWD

PWR

LO Forward power of combiner

board is below low power alarm

setting and above 100 W.

Forward power of combiner

board is below 100W.

TOT FWD

PWR

HI Forward power of combiner

board is being limited to

300 W.

TOT REF

PWR

OK Reflected power at isolator is

below 25 W.

TOT REF

PWR

HI Reflected power at isolator is

above 25 W.

EXC OUT-

PUT

OK Power amplifier's modulated

RF input signal is above

1 Vrms or 200 mW

EXC OUT-

PUT

LO Power amplifier's modulated

RF input signal is below

1 Vrms or 200 mW

ISOLATOR OK Isolator module is fully

operational.

ISOLATOR FAULT Isolator module must be

replaced immediately.

COMBINER OK Combiner board is fully

operational.

Table 10-1 TX Faults Legend Display Description (continued)

display legend normal state alarm state fault state

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COMBINER FAULT Combiner board must be

replaced immediately.

PA 26V OK Power amplifier's 26 Vdc

power input is between 22 V

and 29 V.

PA 26V LO Power amplifier's 26 Vdc power

input is below 22 V.

PA 26V HI Power amplifier's 26 Vdc power

input is above 29 V.

PA 13V OK Power amplifier's 13.5 Vdc

power input is between 11 V

and 15 V.

PA 13V LO Power amplifier's 13.5 Vdc

power input is below 11 V.

PA 13V HI Power amplifier's 13.5 Vdc

power input is above 15 V.

PA 5V OK Power amplifier's internal

5 Vdc supply is between 4 V

and 6 V.

PA 5V LO Power amplifier's internal 5 Vdc

supply is below 4 V.

PA 5V HI Power amplifier's internal 5 Vdc

supply is above 6 V.

EXC 26V OK Exciter's 26 Vdc power input

is between 22 V and 29 V.

EXC 26V LO Exciter's 26 Vdc power input is

below 22 V.

EXC 26V HI Exciter's 26 Vdc power input is

above 29 V.

EXC 13.5V OK Exciter's internal 13.5 Vdc

supply is between 11 V and

15 V.

EXC 13.5V LO Exciter's internal 13.5 Vdc

supply is below 11 V.

EXC 13.5V HI Exciter's internal 13.5 Vdc

supply is above 15 V.

EXC 5V OK Exciter's internal 5 Vdc

supply is between 4 V and

6V.

Table 10-1 TX Faults Legend Display Description (continued)

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EXC 5V LO Exciter's internal 5 Vdc supply is

below 4 V.

EXC 5V HI Exciter's internal 5 Vdc supply is

above 6 V.

TEMP OK Power amplifier's heat sink

temperature below 85°C.

TEMP HI Power amplifier's heatsink

temperature above 85°C.

100KHZ

LEVEL

OK DSP's modulated 1st IF

signal output is above

1Vrms.

100KHZ

LEVEL

LO DSP's modulated 1st IF signal

output is below 1 Vrms.

10MHZ LEV-

OK 10 MHz reference signal is

above 1 Vrms.

10MHZ LEV-

LO 10 MHz reference signal is

below 1 Vrms.

OSC WARM OK 10 MHz oscillator is at

operating temperature.

OSC WARM FAULT 10 MHz oscillator is below

operating temperature in local

control.

10 MHz oscillator is below

operating temperature in

remote control.

SYNTH1

LCK

OK No. 1 stage VCO-1 carrier

signal is phase locked.

SYNTH1

LCK

FAULT No. 1 stage VCO-1 carrier

signal is not phase-locked.

SYNTH2

LCK

OK No. 2 stage VCO-2 carrier

signal is phase-locked.

SYNTH2

LCK

FAULT No. 2 stage VCO-2 carrier

signal is not phase-locked.

SCI COMM OK Serial data link with VT-100

VDT has no overrun,

framing, or lockup errors.

SCI COMM FAULT Serial data link with VT-100

VDT has overrun, framing, or

lockup error.

SPI COMM OK Serial data link to synth-1

and synth-2 has no lockup

error.

Table 10-1 TX Faults Legend Display Description (continued)

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SPI COMM FAULT Serial data link to synth-1 and

synth-2 has lockup error.

DSP COMM OK DSP responds to status

requests.

DSP COMM FAULT DSP unresponsive to status

requests.

RAM OK No read/write errors by

MCU's internal RAM.

RAM FAULT Data read from MCU's internal

RAM not same as written.

EEPROM OK No read/write errors by

MCU's internal ROM.

EEPROM FAULT Data read from MCU's internal

ROM not same as written.

ROM OK No checksum errors by

MCU's external ROM.

ROM FAULT Calculated checksum from

MCU's external ROM does not

equal known checksum.

FWD CALIB OK Forward power has been

calibrated.

FWD CALIB FAULT Forward power has not been

calibrated.

REF CALIB OK Reflected power has been

calibrated.

REF CALIB FAULT Reflected power has not been

calibrated.

DSP ROM OK No checksum errors by

DSP's external ROM.

DSP ROM FAULT Calculated checksum from

DSP's external ROM does not

equal known checksum.

Table 10-1 TX Faults Legend Display Description (continued)

display legend normal state alarm state fault state

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10.3.3 View Stored Fault Readings

10.3.3.1 View Readings At Fault

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of View Readings At Fault procedure.

•This full screen displays fault readings in display areas. Instead of being continuously

updated, STATUS, CURRENTS, and POWERS readings indicate saved values when

first fault or alarm occurred during most recent key cycle. If no fault or alarm occurred,

menu displays phrase THERE ARE NO TX FAULTS and fault readings are zero. Refer

to Section 7 for a detailed description of all faults screens.

10.3.4 View/Reset DSP Faults

•Screen displays current number of DSP faults. Select option to reset DSP faults.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

VIEW

FAULTS

SELECTION

VIEW

READINGS

AT FAULT

VIEW

STORED

FAULT

READINGS

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

VIEW

FAULTS

SELECTION

VIEW/RESET

DSP FAULTS

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10.4 View All Tx Presets

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of View All Transmitter Presets full-screen

displays procedure.

•Full screen displays presently selected transmitter parameters: frequency for each

channel; mode deviation for each channel; mode offset for each channel; forward power

for each channel; low power alarm for each channel; filter for each channel; analog devi-

ation; analog limiter; analog polarity; digital polarity; audio response; and mode.

MAIN

(REMOTE

OR LOCAL)

VIEW

STATUS

VIEW

ALL

PRESETS

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11 CALIBRATE FWD/REF PWR

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Calibrate Forward/Reflected Power

Procedure.

•Press option to CALIBRATE FWD PWR.

•Press option to CALIBRATE REF PWR.

MAIN

LOCAL*

CALIBRATE

FWD/REF

PWR

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11.1 CALIBRATE FWD PWR

Note

Output is at cabinet-mounted connector on 36 inch cabinet. On other

cabinets, output is at isolator output.

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Calibrate Forward Power procedure..

•Press K to unkey transmitter if transmitter is keyed.

•Connect wattmeter and dummy load to transmitter RF output.

•Press K on VDT keyboard to key transmitter.

•Press and hold U on VDT keyboard until wattmeter reads correct wattage if wattmeter

reads below that wattage.

•Press and hold D on VDT keyboard until wattmeter reads correct wattage if wattmeter

reads above that wattage.

•Press Enter on VDT keyboard when the wattmeter reads correct wattage.

•Press N on VDT keyboard if wattmeter does not read correct wattage. Go to step 5.

•Press Y on VDT keyboard if wattmeter does read correct wattage.

Caution

Wattmeter must read exactly correct wattage to

ensure proper metering.

•Menu displays TX CALIBRATED. Press K on VDT keyboard to unkey transmitter.

•Disconnect wattmeter and dummy load; return transmitter to service.

Procedure is complete.

MAIN

LOCAL*

CALIBRATE

FWD/REF

PWR

CALIBRATE

FWD PWR

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11.2 Calibrate Ref Pwr

Note

Output is at cabinet-mounted connector on 36 inch cabinet. On other

cabinets, output is at isolator output. Before continuing, forward power

calibration must have been completed.

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Calibrate Reflected Power procedure.

•Press Enter to continue.

•Disconnect PA RF output from load at a convenient point.

•Press Enter to continue.

•Automatic reflected power calibration has just occurred.

•Press Enter to continue.

•This procedure is finished.

MAIN

LOCAL*

CALIBRATE

FWD/REF

PWR

CALIBRATE

REF PWR

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 CHANGE MODE

12 CHANGE MODE

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Change Mode procedure

•Press option to select analog mode if not already selected. Transmitter operating mode

selection status changes to MODE IS CURRENTLY ANALOG.

•Press option to select digital mode A if not already selected. Transmitter operating mode

selection status changes to MODE IS CURRENTLY MODE A.

•Press option to select digital mode B if not already selected. Transmitter operating mode

selection status changes to MODE IS CURRENTLY MODE B.

•Press option to select digital mode C if not already selected. Transmitter operating mode

selection status changes to MODE IS CURRENTLY MODE C.

•Press option to select digital mode D if not already selected. Transmitter operating mode

selection status changes to MODE IS CURRENTLY MODE D.

MAIN

LOCAL*

CHANGE

MODE

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13 CHANGE CHANNEL

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Change Channel procedure.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel one.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel two.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel three.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel four.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel five.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel six.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel seven.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel eight.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel nine.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel ten.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel eleven.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel twelve.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel thirteen.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel fourteen.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel fifteen.

•Press option to change channel and status indication to channel sixteen.

MAIN

LOCAL*

CHANGE

CHANNEL

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Issue 1, Rev. F: 09/03/96 TESTS/UPLOAD

14 TESTS/UPLOAD

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Tests/Upload procedure.

•Press option to KEY/UNKEY EXCITER

•Press option to initiate exciter front-panel LEDs test and display menu: LEDS TEST

•N/A

•Press option to RESET EXCITER

•Press option to initiate alarms test to see if alarms are reported correctly: TEST ALARMS

•Press option to UPDATE FIRMWARE

14.1 Key/Unkey Exciter

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Key/Unkey Exciter procedure.

•Press option to key exciter internal keyline if transmitter is unkeyed. Exciter key state

changes to KEYED. KEY LED on exciter front panel is illuminated. Any exciter keyline

outputs or key reports are activated.

•Press option to unkey exciter internal keyline if exciter is keyed and AGC reference

voltage is low (PA unkeyed). Exciter key state changes to UNKEYED. KEY LED on

exciter front panel is extinguished. Any exciter keyline outputs or key reports are

deactivated.

MAIN

LOCAL*

TESTS/

UPLOAD

MAIN

LOCAL*

TESTS/

UPLOAD

KEY/UNKEY

EXCITER

*IN LOCAL CONTROL

MODE ONLY

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14.2 LEDs Test

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of LEDs Test procedure.

•Observe that front-panel LEDs on exciter light as follows:

All tested LEDs: light green except VSWR which lights red.

FAULT/ALARM: lights red; flashes green; flashes red; returns to green.

REMOTE LOCAL: toggles orange/green; returns to green.

KEY: flashes green; returns to green.

RF OUT/RF LOW: toggles orange/green; toggles orange/red; returns to green.

VSWR: flashes red; returns to red.

DIGITAL/ANALOG: toggles orange/green.

•All tested LEDs: return to original pretest color. Ignore DC POWER and MODULA-

TION/LIMITING LEDs which are not tested during this procedure.

•Return transmitter to service

Test is complete.

MAIN

LOCAL*

TESTS/

UPLOAD

LEDS

TEST

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14.3 N/A

14.4 Reset Exciter

Select to reset exciter.

14.5 Test Alarms

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Test Alarms procedure.

•Press option to toggle RF IN fault on/off.

•Press option to toggle PA DC LOW fault on/off.

•Press option to toggle PA SHTDWN fault on/off.

•Press option to toggle ISOLATOR fault on/off

•N/A

•Press option to toggle PA FLT fault on/off.

•Press option to toggle MOD IND fault on/off.

•Press option to toggle TEMP FLT fault on/off

MAIN

LOCAL*

TESTS/

UPLOAD

TEST

ALARMS

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14.6 Update Firmware

Refer to following diagram for initial steps of Update Firmware Procedure.

Press enter to continue firmware ugrade.

•Place firmware update diskette in drive A or B.

•Press ALT-F5 to continue firmware update.

•Use filename. Example: a:\upload.asx.

MAIN

LOCAL*

TESTS/

UPLOAD

UPDATE

FIRMWARE

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