Arbitron 1000-1160 Technical Document

EQUIPMENT MANUAL,
ENCODER: 1000-1160
©2010 Arbitron Inc.
Document #: 1050-1473
Date:
Revision: D
July 2010
For Arbitron Encoder Model:
1000-1160-xx 1U SGE Analog Encoder, RoHS Compliant

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more U.S. Patent Numbers and their corresponding international patents, and other patents may
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Table of Contents
1. CONTACTS .........................................................................................................................................6
1.1. UNITED STATES .................................................................................................................................6
1.2. OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ...........................................................................................................6
1.3. LEGAL................................................................................................................................................6
2. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY .....................................................................7
3. WARNINGS.........................................................................................................................................8
4. INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW........................................................................................................9
4.1. SUGGESTED PLACEMENT IN AUDIO CHAIN ........................................................................................9
5. INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................10
6. OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................................13
6.1. INITIATING ENCODING .....................................................................................................................13
6.2. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLACING THE ENCODER ON-AIR...................................................................13
6.3. BYPASS FEATURES...........................................................................................................................13
6.4. ALARM STATUS REMOTE MONITORING ...........................................................................................15
6.5. THEORY OF OPERATION FOR THE STATUS AND CONTROL RELAYS ..................................................16
6.6. USING THE LCD MENU....................................................................................................................17
6.7. ENCODER OVERHEAT BEHAVIOR.....................................................................................................18
7. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................18
7.1. ANALOG SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................18
7.2. ALARM (RELAY)SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................20
7.3. POWER SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................20
8. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................20
8.1. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................20
8.2. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................21
8.3. DATE/TIME CLOCK ACCURACY .......................................................................................................21
APPENDIX A USING THE OPTIONAL TIME DECODER INPUT....................................................23

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Front Panel of an Arbitron RoHS Compliant Analog SGE............................................. 9
Figure 2: Placement of Arbitron SGE within the Audio Chain.................................................... 10
Figure 3: Rear Panel of Arbitron RoHS Compliant Analog SGE
(with Time Decoder Option installed)........................................................................... 11
Figure 4: XLR Connection Pinouts............................................................................................... 11
Figure 5: DB9 Pinouts for Remote Bypass Monitoring................................................................ 12
Figure 6: DB9 Pinouts for Remote Bypass Control...................................................................... 15
Figure 7: DB9 Pinouts for Remote Alarm Status Monitoring...................................................... 15
Figure 8: Status and Control Relay Connection Scheme.............................................................. 17
Figure 9: Rear Panel of Arbitron RoHS Compliant Analog SGE with Time Decoder Option.... 26

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Table of Tables
Table 1: DB9 Pinouts for Remote Monitoring of Encode/Bypass Status..................................... 12
Table 2: DB9 Pinouts for Remote Control of Encode/Bypass Status........................................... 14
Table 3: DB9 Pinouts for Remote Monitoring of Alarm Status................................................... 15
Table 4: Encoder Overheat Behavior............................................................................................ 18

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1. CONTACTS
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact or call:
1.1. UNITED STATES
For any questions regarding this manual, please contact Arbitron as indicated below:
For Radio:
•Email: [email protected]
•Call: 410.312.8123
For Other Media:
•Email: [email protected]
•Call: 410.312.8199
For any URGENT Encoding Equipment Issues, please contact our 24/7 Encoding Issues
Hotline: [phone]
Arbitron Inc.
Encoding Operations
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046-1572
1.2. OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
For any questions regarding this manual, please contact Arbitron as indicated below:
Email: [email protected]
Arbitron Inc.
Products Support Engineering
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046-1572
1.3. LEGAL
[email protected]
Arbitron Inc.
c/o James Derry, Sr. Attorney
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia MD 21046-1572
Phone inquiries should be directed to [phone]

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2. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By your use, receipt, and/or installation of the Arbitron Inc. encoders, you expressly
acknowledge and agree to the foregoing:
Disclaimer of Warranties. YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE
OF ARBITRON INC. ENCODERS AND THIS EQUIPMENT MANUAL IS AT YOUR SOLE
RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY,
PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU. TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE ARBITRON INC. ENCODERS AND
EQUIPMENT MANUALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND ARBITRON INC. HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF ACCURACY, OF QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, OR OTHER
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Limitation of Liability. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT
SHALL ARBITRON INC. BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
ARBITRON INC. ENCODER, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF
LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF ARBITRON INC. HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
ARBITRON INC.'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN AS
MAY BE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN CASES INVOLVING PERSONAL
INJURY) EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) IN THE
AGGREGATE.

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3. WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire, or damage to the Studio Grade
Encoder, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Due to the danger of personal injury,
electrical shock, or damage to the instrument, ONLY Arbitron authorized service personnel shall
gain access to the inside of the Studio Grade Encoder. DO NOT disconnect the earth ground
from the power cord since this is a very important safety feature. The Studio Grade Encoder
should be mounted securely in a rack. The sides must be free of obstructions to provide adequate
air- flow through the instrument.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO INSTALL THE ENCODER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
SPECIFICATION IN THIS MANUAL AND/OR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
BROADCAST SIGNALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERAL INDUSTRY
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE ENCODER NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY.
The Studio Grade Encoder contains a lithium battery backup to maintain its internal clock.
Specialized tools are required to replace this part. Under no circumstances should anyone other
than Arbitron authorized service personnel attempt to replace this part.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE BATTERY
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

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4. INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW
The Studio Grade Encoder (SGE) is a device that inserts inaudible symbols into the audio stream
of broadcasts according to the Critical Band Encoding Technology (CBET) algorithms. The
symbols are easily received and recorded by a Portable People Meter (PPM) when exposed to the
encoded broadcasts.
Arbitron provides a number of different interface models for the SGE. This manual references
models that provide the interface to an analog audio chain using industry standard XLR
connectors.
The Arbitron encoder listed on the title page of this manual has been designed to meet the
requirements of the European Union's directive 2002/95/EC, commonly known as RoHS
(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Compliance. This directive restricts the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS seeks to reduce the amount of
hazardous materials entering electronic products.
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Figure 1: Front Panel of an Arbitron RoHS Compliant Analog SGE
The front panel of the SGE is pictured in Figure 1, and the front panel features are described
below;
1. LED for power status
2. Smart Media Memory Card Interface dust cover. Behind this cover is the Smart Media
Memory Card Interface, which is used for software upgrades.
3. LED for Smart Media Status (Green indicates a valid card is detected)
4. Service Port
5. LED for Encoding Status
6. Two switch controls (primarily for LCD menu controls)
7. LCD (Displays operation status)
8. Enable/Bypass dual action push button
4.1. SUGGESTED PLACEMENT IN AUDIO CHAIN
Arbitron Inc. has worked closely with numerous broadcast entities, including radio, TV and
cable, and has developed recommendations for the encoder’s optimal operation within your
audio chain. Ultimately, however, decisions regarding placement of the Arbitron encoder within
the audio chain are the responsibility of each individual broadcast facility.

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In AM radio stations, Arbitron recommends that the encoder is installed after the final audio
processor (i.e. Orban Optimod, Telos Systems’ Omnia, or others) to take advantage of the more
consistent audio leveling found at this point in the broadcast chain. In FM stations, Arbitron
recommends that the encoder be installed after a pre-processor and before the final audio
processor (i.e. Orban Optimod, Telos Systems’ Omnia, or others). This is because the encoder
cannot operate on composite audio format output typical of stereo generators. When placing the
Encoder after the audio processor in the signal stream, you should be aware that the signal will
undergo an increase in amplitude roughly equal to 4% modulation. Figure 2 depicts an example
of the encoder placed in the program audio chain.
The encoder operates optimally in an audio stream running a nominal (average) +4 dBu level.
The minimum average input signal level to the encoder is 0 dBu. The encoder accommodates
20 dBu headroom.
Figure 2: Placement of Arbitron SGE within the Audio Chain
5. INSTALLATION
Follow these steps to add the SGE to your equipment chain. Throughout the installation process,
ensure that all plugs are firmly attached to their corresponding sockets.
1. Place the SGE into a 19” rack in an indoor climate controlled environment. Arbitron
recommends allowing ½” of rack space above and below the encoder to allow for adequate
ventilation and reduce the chances of overheating. DO NOT block or otherwise impede
airflow through the sides of the instrument.
2. Secure the SGE using screws in each of the four front panel corners.