Broadcast Electronics RDi 20 RDS User manual

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RDi 20 RDS Subcarrier Generator
597-9170 Rev F 11/24/2009
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Table of Contents
1. About the RDi 20
1.1 A Note on System Settings 1-2
1.2 Customer Service Contact Information 1-2
2. Installing the RDi 20
2.1 Verify Contents of Shipment 2-1
2.2 Tools/Items Needed for Installation (not supplied) 2-1
2.3 Mounting Considerations 2-1
2.4 Estimated Time for Installation/Setup 2-1
3. RDi 20 Rear Panel Connections
4. RDi 20 Front Panel Features
5. RDi 20 Installation
5.1 AC Voltage Configuration 5-1
5.2 Install into Equipment Rack 5-1
5.3 Connect AC Power 5-1
5.4 Connect the Data Input Cable (Serial or Ethernet) 5-2
5.5 MPX and Aux Data Ports 5-2
5.6 Sync In & RDS Out Connections for SIDE and LOOP Modes 5-3
6. RDi 20 Front Panel Programming
6.1 Overview 6-1
6.2 RDi 20 Front Panel Programming Limitations 6-1
6.3 Exiting the Programming Menu Set Without Saving 6-2
6.4 Saving Settings 6-2
6.5 Restarting the RDi 20 After Saving Settings 6-2
6.7 Configuration Groups 6-2
6.7.1 Setting Basic Connectivity 6-3
6.7.2 Setting Software Connectivity 6-3
6.7.3 Setting MPX Options 6-4
6.7.4 Setting Composite Options 6-4
6.7.5 Setting RDS Options 6-5
6.7.6 Setting Station-specific Options 6-6
6.7.7 Extended Functionality Options 6-8
6.8 Restart the RDi 20 To Enable Your Changes 6-10
7. Configuring the RDi 20 Using a Telnet Connection
7.1 Connecting To the RDi 20 Using HyperTerminal 7-1
7.2 Setting Telnet Options 7-2
7.3 Enhanced Console Description 7-2
7.4 Issuing Commands Using HyperTerminal 7-2
7.5 Restarting the RDi 20 After Saving Settings 7-3
7.6 Configuration Groups 7-3
7.6.1 Setting Basic Connectivity 7-4
7.6.2 Setting Software Connectivity 7-5
7.6.3 Setting MPX Options 7-5

7.6.4 Setting Composite Options 7-6
7.6.5 Setting RDS Options 7-6
7.6.6 Setting Station-specific Options 7-7
7.6.7 Extended Functionality Options 7-9
7.7 Restart the RDi 20 To Enable Your Changes 7-11
8. Using the RDi 20 with TRE
9. RDi 20 Command Reference
9.1 Console Commands 9-1
9.2 RDi 20 Front Panel Command Menu 9-3
10. Applying Firmware Upgrades
Front Panel Programming Reference
Set the IP Address 6-3
Set the Subnet Mask 6-3
Set the Gateway 6-3
Set DNS values 6-3
Set UDP Input 1 6-3
Configure the MPX port 6-4
Enable MPX Back-Channel 6-4
Configure Composite Sync 6-4
Configure Composite Phase 6-4
RDS Output Level Settings 6-5
Enabling RDS Group Generation 6-5
Set the PS Group Type 6-5
Enabling RDS Subcarrier Output 6-5
Set Date and Time (UTC) 6-6
Set Local Offset from UTC 6-6
Broadcast Time of Day 6-6
Frequency ID 6-6
Set the PI Code (Call letters) 6-6
Set the static PS (Program Service) code 6-7
Set DI (Decoder Identification) flags 6-7
Set Music/Speech (MS) Flag 6-7
Set the Traffic Program (TP) Flag 6-7
Saving changed settings 6-7
Enable/edit AF (Alternate Frequency) Lists 6-8
Set/edit ECC (extended country code) 6-8
Set PTYN (Program Type Name) 6-9
Insert Generic Group 6-9

Telnet Programming Reference
Set the IP Address 7-4
Set the Subnet Mask 7-4
Set the Gateway 7-4
Set DNS values 7-4
Set UDP Input 1 7-5
Configure the MPX port 7-5
Enable MPX Back-Channel 7-5
Configure Composite Sync 7-6
Configure Composite Phase 7-6
Specify the RDS Output Level Settings 7-6
Enabling RDS Group Generation 7-6
Set the PS Group Type 7-7
Enabling RDS Subcarrier Output 7-7
Set Date and Time (UTC) 7-7
Set Local Offset from UTC 7-7
Broadcast Time of Day 7-7
Frequency ID 7-7
Set the PI Code (Call letters) 7-7
Set the static PS (Program Service) code 7-8
Set DI (Decoder Identification) flags 7-8
Set Music/Speech (MS) Flag 7-8
Set the Traffic Program (TP) Flag 7-8
Set the PTY (Programming Type) code 7-8
Enable/edit AF (Alternate Frequency) Lists 7-9
Set/edit ECC (extended country code) 7-9
Set PTYN (Program Type Name) 7-10
Insert Generic Group 7-10
Save the settings 7-10

1. About the RDi 20

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The RDi 20 Radio Data System (RDS) Generator adds text to FM programming in the form of station
branding, Program Associated Data (PAD) and other information.
Listeners want to know “what’s happening now”. To improve the immediacy of PAD, the RDi 20 RDS
generator increases the rate at which receiver RadioText is refreshed. RadioText is the 64-character
message display available on more sophisticated receivers. When an event occurs, such as a new song
starting, the RDi will decrease the time necessary for new information to be displayed.
- Fig. 1 Typical System with RDi 20 -

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1.1 A Note on System Settings
All system parameters are stored in a battery backed NVRAM. The Lithium battery that holds these
parameters has a life of about 10 years. The battery is replaceable and the RDi 20 will enter a warning/
fault state at power up if the backup battery needs replacement. In this state, the system parameters
are considered unreadable and the unit must “fail safe”. The default configuration is therefore to
bypass (disable) the RDS output.
In addition to the low battery signal, a CRC is also used to verify the NVRAM contents and thereby
prevent the RDi 20 from reading potentially corrupt system parameters.
Broadcast Electronics RF Customer Service
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
1.2 Customer Service Contact Information

2. Installing the RDi 20

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808-9170, RDi 20 RDS Subcarrier Generator
597-9170, RDi 20 RDS Subcarrier Generator, Quick Install Guide (this document)
978-9170, RDi Installation Kit
682-0001, AC Power Cord
947-0020, Assy, Cable, BNC, Qty (2)
417-0910, Kit Backshell for 9 Pin D-sub Connector, Qty (4)
550-111, Connector D-sub 9 Pin Female, Qty (3)
550-112, Connector D-sub 9 Pin Male, Qty (1)
418-1550-008, Connector Plug, 8 Pin Terminal Block
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
Wire Strippers
Solder and Soldering Iron (if planning to use MPX IN - Serial Data Input port)
Cable for 9 Pin Connectors (if planning to use MPX IN - Serial Data Input port)
Heat Shrink for 9 Pin Cable (if planning to use MPX IN - Serial Data Input port)
Standard Rack Mounting Hardware
Appropriate Tool for Rack Hardware
Standard Ethernet Cable to connect from RDi to STL
Straight Thru Serial Cable (for Firmware Upgrades)
Personal Computer (for Firmware Upgrades)
The RDi 20 is designed to mount in a standard 19” E.I.A. rack or cabinet and is a 1 rack unit in height.
Providing that you have the proper materials and tools listed above, the installation and setup of the
RDi 20 will take approximately 1 hour.
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2.2 Tools/Items Needed for Installation (not supplied)
2.3 Mounting Considerations
2.4 Estimated Time for Installation/Setup
2.1 Verify Contents of Shipment