Integrated Microwave Technologies 23VT2L Microwave Transmitter User Manual users manual 2

Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC. Microwave Transmitter users manual 2

Contents

users manual 2

Download: Integrated Microwave Technologies 23VT2L Microwave Transmitter User Manual users manual 2
Mirror Download [FCC.gov]Integrated Microwave Technologies 23VT2L Microwave Transmitter User Manual users manual 2
Document ID665710
Application IDRf6B7L1mFvqRKpNRM3jpYg==
Document Descriptionusers manual 2
Short Term ConfidentialNo
Permanent ConfidentialNo
SupercedeNo
Document TypeUser Manual
Display FormatAdobe Acrobat PDF - pdf
Filesize152kB (1899946 bits)
Date Submitted2006-06-07 00:00:00
Date Available2006-06-02 00:00:00
Creation Date2006-05-08 08:25:41
Document Lastmod2006-05-08 08:25:49
Document Titleusers manual 2

NewsCastzr VTZ Seecifjmtians
NEWSCASTER VT2 Specifications
(Continued)
Digital Audio Mode
Two channels: .2 Analog, or 1 AES/EBU, SDI De-embedded
Four optional .4 Analog, or 2 AES/EBU, SDI De-embedded
Frequency Response: .30 Hz to 20 kHz: 0.5 dB
Digital & Analog Modes
Line input:
US: +8 dBm, 600 Ohms
International: +12 (33111, 600 Ohms
Signal-to-noise:
Line audio: .............................................. 65 dB
Harmonic distonion:
Line audio: ................................................. 05% maximum (typically 02 %)
Remote control: RS-232/RS—485
Power Reguirements:
Input range: .......... 100 to 260 VAC 50/60 Hz (DC optional)
Power consumption: 80 W typical (12 watt verrion)
10 Watt all Digital ..... 120 Watts
Environmental:
Temperature range:
Full specification: -30° to +60°C
-40° to +80°C
0 to 95 % non-condensing
Physical Characteristics:
Size:
Standard RF Head: .................. 9.5 in. (W) x 15.0 in. (L) x 20 in. (H)
Control Unit: . ............... 19 in. standard rack (J RU)
Note: Higher power gital PA 5 require a larger RF head.
Weight:
RF Head:
Control Unit
——-———-——_—____—__
M17-0002-00A Rev 4 25 User Manual
NewsCaster VT2 Sgecizxcafions
NEWSCASTER VT2 Specifications
(Continued)
Connectors:
Video/SDI/DVB-ASI/ IF ...Type ENC-F
RF Output: ..................... Type “N-F” RF Head
Audio: .. ”Screw terminals
AC Power:
Control Unit to RF Head: TNC-F (optional Trim" type or 2 wire for DC Power)
Remote Control “9 Pin “D” Female
AUX RF Head Power. “MIL-026482, 12 Pin
Environmenlal
Temperature Range
—20° to +60° C
98 % (0° to 40° C)
20000’ (6.000 m)
50,000 (15, 000 m)
thsical Characteristics
Size: 3.5" H x 19" W x 16" D
(SA 39 x 4 ,
Weight: ................................................................... 3 0 lbs (13. 6 kg)
Connectors
Video/Baseband/IF: 4 BNC (Female)
Audio: Removable Terminal Strip
ASI: ...BNC (Female)
SDI: BNC (Female)
Remote Control
RSZSQ: ............................. 9 Pin “D” Connector (Female)
Ethernet: ........................... ...RJ-45
Summary Alarm: ................................................... Form C on Terminal Strip
M17-0002-00A Rev 4 26 User Manual
NewsCaster VTZ Installation
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 UNPACKING & INSPECTION
Unpack the NewsCasrer VT2 and visually
inspect for possible damage to the LCD,
connectors, and surface areas. If damage is
found, a claim should be filed with the
transportation carrier. Save the shipping
container and packing material for re-
shipment, as needed.
4.2 PRE-INSTALLATION
CHECKOUT
Connect the NewsCarrer VT2 output to the RF
Head by cable. Connect the RF Head through
a 30-watt, 30-dB attenuator to a spectrum
analyzer and observe the output frequency on
the analyzer display. Note that the frequency
and level correspond directly to the settings on
the NewsCaster VT? front panel.
4.3 CONNECTIONS
AC Power
The NewsCasrer VT2 Transmitter features a
built-in power supply that accepts AC power
ranging from 90 to 260 VAC (40 to 60 Hz).
The NewsCaster VT2 automatically adapts the
input voltage without any internal jumpers or
switch settings. (Refer to Figure 9, Detail 1.)
The NewsCasrer VT2 is shipped with an AC
power cord, which should match the available
AC power source. If not, an appropriate
power cord can be ordered from the factory.
Optional DC Power
The NewrCasrer VT2 Transmitter features an
optional built-in power supply that accepts DC
from +11 to +32VDC. The NewsCasrer VTZ
automatically adapts the input voltage without
any internal jumpers or switch settings. The
rear of the unit has two terminals: (—) is for
GN'D, and (+) is for the +12VDC connection.
Video
All inputs are made via clearly marked rear
panel connectors. Composite video or
composite Baseband input is through a BNC
jack labeled VIDEO EV. SDI or ASI inputs can
be made via the SDI or ASI EN connectors.
(Refer to Figure 9, Detail 3 and Detail 4.)
Simply connect a 75 Q coaxial cable from the
video source to the appropriate connector.
When power is applied, the precise input can
be selected Available video inputs and
outputs are:
- SDI (Input) — (Serial Digital
Interface) This signal combines both
digital audio and digital video into one
signal.
0 ASI (Input & Output) —
(Asynchronous Serial Interface)
Similar to SDI, this signal combines
both digital audio and digital video
into one signal. The Output ASI
connector provides an output of the
encoded MPEG stream, and can be
used to feed a satellite modulator or
external transport stream multiplexer
0 Video (Input) — It is an analog video
signal that is proportional to the
received signal deviation. For use with
Composite and Baseband Video
70 MHz Connectors
There are both 70MHz input and output ports,
which are 75 Q coaxial cable connections.
The output connector can be hooked to a
monitor or another transmitter, while the input
port allows a feed from an external modulator.
(Refer to Figure 9, Detail 2)
——-——-———-—______
M17~0002~OOA Rev 4 27
User Manual
NewsCaster VT2
Audio
(Refer to Figure 9, Detail 6.) Inputs for audio
channels 1 through Audio 4 are made via strip
connectors on the rear panel. "6" is for
ground, (-) is for the negative signal and (+) is
for the positive. (Refer to Figure 14, Page 30
for the connector detail.)
NOTE: AES/EBU is selectable via the LCD
intetface.
IF I nteiy'ace
A TNC (or optional T rims) connector
interconnects the Control Unit to the RF Head.
The DC power, 70 MHz and inter-unit control
data are diplexed onto the center conductor.
(Refer to Figure 9, Detail 7.)
Remote
(Refer to Figure 9, Detail 8.) The remote
control allows for full control and monitoring
of the NewsCaster VT2. This connector
allows for RSZ32 or RS485 interfaces. Refer
to Section 5.4 for settings. Note all pins are
not required depending on the interface used.
(Refer to Figure 10, Page 28 for a detailed
View and the pin outs.)
(Refer to Figure 9, Detail 9.) This 6-pin
connector (optional) connects to the joystick
to control the Pan & Tilt Motor. (Refer to
Figure 11 for a detailed view and the pin-
outs.)
(Refer to Figure 9, Detail 10.) This connector
(Optional) is used to provide power to the Pan
& Tilt Motor. (Refer to Figure 12 and Figure
13 for detailed views and pin-outs.
Installation
This connector can output +48 VDC to the RF
Head when the Nycoil has RG59 coax, rather
than the recommended Belden 1694A or
Triax. (Refer to Figure 9, Detail 5.)
NOTE: This configuration requires a
separate Power & Control cable. See NycoiI
specifications on pages 21 through 24.
4.4 CONTROL UNIT
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
The NewsCaster VT2 Control Drawer is
shipped pre-assemhled. Mount the Control
Unit in a standard lU E.I.A. rack space, using
all 4 rack screws.
4.5 CONTROL UNIT ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
The NewsCaster VT2 connectors and pin outs
are shown in Figures 10 through 23, along
with Tables 9 through 13.
4.6 MAST INSTALLATION
IF INTERFACE & Aux DC Power
The TNC, or Triax, IF connector inputs the
diplexed 70 MHz. inter-unit control data, and
DC power for the RF Head when Belden
1694, or Triax, cable is used. If RG-59 is
used, then DC is input from the Aux Power
cable via the Aux DC Power input.
ANT. POL.
This connector receives the antenna polarity
control signals. Both N81 and Radio Waves
antennas are compatible, as well as others.
See Tables ll & 12 for connector pin-outs,
M17-0002-OOA Rev 4 28
User Manual
NewsCaster VT2
Installation
and Figures 19 & 20 for diagrams. (Refer to
Figure 15, Detail 12.)
This connects the RF Head to the Pan & Tilt
unit. Refer to Table 13 for pin-outs and
functions. See Figures 6 & 7 for connection
diagrams. 1 (Refer also to Figure 15,
Detail 13.)
This brings power for the Pan & Tilt unit from
the Control Unit to the RF Head. Refer to
Tables 9 & 10, and Figures 4 & 5 for pin-outs
and functions See Figures 6 & 7 for
connection diagrams. (Refer also to Figure
15, Detail 14.)
RF Output
The RF output is via a Type-N connector
located at the center rear of the NewsCaster
VT2 RF Head and carried, via a 50 Q low-loss
coaxial cable, to the antenna. Turn the cable
connector clockwise while keeping it in line
with the transmitter connector. To avoid
unnecessary connector wear, do not allow the
cable to rotate while you connect it to the
transmitter. (Refer also to Figure 15,
Detail 15.)
4.7 RF HEAD MECHANICAL
INSTALL
Nucomrn offers standard and extended power
output configurations for the mast unit. (Refer
to Figure 36 for typical mounting.) The
standard power setup consists of a single RF
head. The extended power output option
consists of two RF heads (one containing the
up-converter, P&T, PSU,and Antenna
Controls; and the other containing the High
Power Amplifier).
In a typical installation ofNucomm's
NewrCaster VTZ, the RF Head(s) are mounted
on the Pan & Tilt mechanism, which is
attached to a pneumatic mast atop an ENG/OB
van.
To ease the mounting of the RF Head(s) to the
Pan & Tilt, a mounting adapter plate is
available (Figure 25). This plate is first
mounted to the Pan & Tilt with (4) 1/4-
20xr750" flat head screws, then the RF
Head(s) are mounted to the adapter plate(s).
For cases when the mounting adapter plate is
not used, the hole pattern of the RF Hem-Ks)
base plate has been provided (Figure 22).
Mount the RF Unit so that the heat sink fins
are vertical during operation. (Refer to
Figure 23
RF Head Electrical Install
Connections for the RF Head are shown in
Figures 15 through 21. Location numbers are
provided for cross-reference between the
Figure and descriptions.
Interconnect
Figures 6 and 7 show the interconnections
between the NewsCarter VT2 Control Unit
and the mast mounted RF Unit (and the
optional High Power Amplifier). To assist in
preparing the Control and Monitor cable,
connector pin assignments and recommended
wire sizes are provided. When Triax or
Belden 1694 are used, the only conductors
required to pass through the Nycoil for
standard operation are the coax (or Triax)
cable (for power, data, and 70 MHle) and
power conductors for the Pan & Tilt Option.
An auxiliary power cable is required if using
75 Q RG—59 (or optional 50 Q RG-58).
M17—0002-00A Rev 4 29
User Manual
NewsC aster VT2
Installation
W ,
RF Head Connections
For BOTH the Standard and Extended Power
Output configurations, perform the following:
0 Connect the coax (or optional Triax) cable
to the TNC (or optional T riax) connector
labeled RF Interface. (Refer also to
Figure 15, Detail ll.)
0 Connect the antenna polarization cable.
(Refer also to Figure 15, Detail 12.)
- Connect the optional Pan/Tilt Power
Cable. (Refer also to Figure 15,
Detail 14.)
. Connect the 18-pin connector of the Pan &
Tilt Power/Control cable to the connector
labeled “TO PAN/T 1LT” on the RF Unit
assembly. Connect the 17-pin connector
of the Pan & Tilt Power/Control cable to
the Pan & Tilt motor assembly. Refer to
Table 13 and Figure 21 for cable pin-outs.
(Refer also to Figure 15, Detail 13.)
In addition to the above RF Head connections,
make the following connections, which are
specific to the power output option chosen.
F or Standard Power Output Only
Connect the antenna cable to the appropriate
“RF OUTPUT” port: use a 2 GHZ Omni,
2 GHz Directional, optional 7 GHZ Omni, or
7 GHz Directional. (Refer to Figure 15,
Detail 15.)
RF Head (Extended Power)
In the extended power option configuration,
the two RF heads are connected via two
cables, one for RF, and one for power control.
M17-0002-00A Rev 4 30
NSI & Radio Waves Quad Antenna
Polarization Interconnection
To assist in preparing the polarization cable,
connector pin assignments and recommended
wire sizes and wiring diagrams are provided
For NSI, refer to Table 5 and Figure 19. For
Radio Waves, refer to Table 6 and Figure 20.
A menu option on the LCD interface is used to
select between the two antenna types, and will
be factory configured per the antenna type
specified when the order is placed.
User Manual
NewsCaster VT2
Installation
4.8
NYCOIL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Most broadcasters use a coiling cable conduit (cg, ”Nye-oil”) between the truck control unit and the
top of the mast,
The Nycoil Cable conduit is essentially a preformed housing in the shape of a coil spring When
nested the coils stack in 15 " diameter circles one above the other around the antenna mast. This
protects the cables inside the housing and prevents them from becoming entangled. As the mast is
extended, the coils separate like a coil spring,
The coiling cable conduit length should be two times the difference between the extended and nested
heights of the mast.
Table 8 shows recommended coiling cable lengths for a typical "Nycoil" cable assembly‘
Summa
S stem Confi_ ration
Belden 1694A RG-6U
Standard Coax or Triax
Connection (no Pan &
Tilt)
Cable Usa - e
Control to RF Head
Interconnect
of cables and conductors needed (for NewsCaster VTZ and Pan/Tilt
Wire stze
(Coax)
or
Belden 8232A RG-59U
(Triax)
Number of
conductors
n/a
Standard Coax or T riax
Connection (with Pan &
Tilt)
Alternate Coax Connection
(no Pan & Tilt)
Alternate Coax Connection
(with Pan & Tilt)
Belden 1694A RG—6U
Control to RF Head (Cg?) n/a
memmw Belden 8232A RG-59U
(Trlax)
Pan & Tilt Control #18 AWG
Control to RF Head Belden 1505(e.g) RG-59U
Interconnect (Coax)
Aux Power Cable #20 AWG 3
Control to RF Head
Belden l505(e.g) RG-59U
Interconnect (Coax)
Aux Power Cable #20 AWG
Pan & Tilt Control #18 AWG
Table 6: Summary of cables and conductors needed (for NewsCaster VT2 and Pan/Tilt)
———-———————~—————-—-——-——_—-—__
M17-0002-00A Rev 4
31
User Manual
NewsCaster VT2 Installation
-—————-———————_—____._.___.______ _
“INC Connector - 70MHz IF TNC Connector
“gird Trumpeter memo-41 fizfiifiigfiggfs'w 1 - Inter-Unit Data Trompeler UPL40—41
Nucomm 51 1-F3003 -000 - +48VDC Power Nncomm 511~F3003~000
Triax Connector 5,7 . c 7 OMI-lz IF Tn'ax Connector
“3.2?” Trompeter PL375-13A fizzfizzfiyflU - Inter-Unit Data Trumpeter PL37S-13A
x Nucomm 511-F3002-000 - +48VDC Power Nucomm 511-F3002-000
TNC Connector . . 70m; 11: TNC Connector
Alternate Trompeter UPL40~41 Belden 1505(e.g) RG-39U Trompeter U'PL40—41
Coax (requires Nueomm 511-F3003-000 . inter-Unit Data Nucomm 511-F3003-000
Aux Power
Option)
15-pin connector
Terminal Ship #20AWG x 3 - +48VDC Power ITT Cannon: M531 16114
Nucomm 512-F3012-015
Table 7: Nycoil Specifications for the NewsCasrer VT2
Pan/TI]!
Coax Refill
or
Triax RG-sslu
(standard)
Figure 2: Nycoil Diagram — Standard Coax (or Triax) Configuration
Pan/Tilt
Coax Re-se/u
(Alternate)
Aux Puwsr Cable
(required when not using
Trlax or 1594A max.)
Figure 3: Nycofl Diagram — Alternate Coax Configuration
M17—0002-00A Rev 4 32 User Affanual
NewsCaster VTZ Installation
*OPTIONAL SETUP: Required when 1694A/RG—6U Coax or 8232A/RG—59U Triax are not used.
Auxiliarz Power cable
NCVT2 RF Head
Connector Pin #
Function
Wire Size
Recommended
NCVT2 Control Unit
Terminal Sm’p Pin
+48VDC
#18 Violet
+48VDC
#18 Violet
Not Used
_1
Not Used
Not Used
‘_Not Used
Ground
#18 Black
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Net Used
Not Used
xvzzfiwwmommoow >
Not Used
Table 8: Nycoil Specifications for Nucomm NewsCaster VT2 (AUXPower)
NUCOMM Connector P/N 512-F3012-015
———=——————————-—-—__________________
M17-0002-OOA Rev 4
33
User Manual
NewsCasrer VTZ Installation
NEWSCASTER Recommended NEWSCASTER
VT2 Function Wire Size (AWG) VT2
Control Unit RF Head
Connector Pin Connector Pin
A +160V* #13 White A
B +160V* HS Red B
C Not Used C
D No! Used D
E <\60V* #18 Brown E
F —160V* ME Black F
G Not Used G
'_H_ Not Used
‘The motor for the 120Vdc Pan and Tilt actually requires 160vde.
Table 9: Pan & Tilt Power (120 VDC) Connector Pin-outs
”mm” CONTROL um‘r FAN mu RF HEAD
POWERCONNECTOR PWR. CONNECTOR ® ®
A9 0“ ‘ NUCUMM Pm NUCOMM pm
~ armour-ans arr-"3003070 ® G)
GS 54 ~ mam 15mm? M831D‘65153-1S ® ©
0 OPE QSOLDER’ SIDE) (SOLDER snag) r
POWER FAN [TILT PWR
CONTROL
HEAD RF HEAD
A +1GUV WHITE EELDEN CABLE +1 aw WHITE A
B +1snv RED WE? (M 81 +1auv RED 8
E —15|JV BROWN (CUT OFF ORANGE -1BDV BROWN E
F —1SIJV BLACK GREEN & BLUE WIRES) -16DV BLACK F
C>  <6
D > < D
Figure 4: Pan & Tilt Power (120 VDC) Interconnect Diagam
M17-0002-00A Rev 4 34 User Manual
NewsCaster VTZ Installation
NEWSCASTER
Recommended NEWSCASTER
VT2 Function Wire Size (AWG) VT2
Control Unit RF Head
Connector Pin Connector Pin
__ mmww A
___!—
___I_
___—
___—
___I-
__—
Table 10: Powered Pan & Tilt Power (12 VDC) Cunnector Pin-cum
PAN'FTILT NEWSCASTER VT2 CTL NEWSCASTER W2
UNIT PM [TILT RF HEAD
POWER COWECIOR PWR. CONNECTOR
Nuanmm PIN Nummm PIN
512-M3EIEE-UB4 51243003070 L
M83115F12—4P MS31tDG’E1fiS-1’3
(GOLDEN SIDE) (Sauna? SIDE)
POVVER PfiN JTLT. PW'R
NEWSCASTERVH NEWSCASTER VT2
CONTROL UNIT RF HEAD
A awn/YELLOW ,+12v YELLOW A
8 +1 a LOW ,, ,, 12 GAUGE 7 j12V’YELLOW1 8
GND ‘BLACK STRANDED ”END BLACK,
,c,>— * E
D GND BLACK , ,, WIRE GND BLACK 7F~

Source Exif Data:
File Type                       : PDF
File Type Extension             : pdf
MIME Type                       : application/pdf
PDF Version                     : 1.5
Linearized                      : No
Page Count                      : 20
XMP Toolkit                     : XMP toolkit 2.9.1-14, framework 1.6
About                           : uuid:7f72aa68-2c13-405b-8678-c6213d21617a
Modify Date                     : 2006:05:08 08:25:49-04:00
Create Date                     : 2006:05:08 08:25:41-04:00
Metadata Date                   : 2006:05:08 08:25:49-04:00
Document ID                     : uuid:7518f1d9-318d-44a5-b487-f4c39c20e0e8
Format                          : application/pdf
EXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools
FCC ID Filing: I4U23VT2L

Navigation menu