Crown FM10000 User manual

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FM10000
RF Transmitter Package
User's Manual
©2006Crown Broadcast, a division of International Radio and Electronics, Inc.
25166 Leer Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46514-5425 U.S.A.
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Revision Print Date
Initial Release (Rev. 1) April 2006
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Contents
Section 1 –Getting Acquainted
1.1 Your Transmitter Package ……………………………………… 1-2
1.2 Transmitter Package Specifications ……………………………. 1-3
1.3 Safety Considerations ………………………………………….. 1-4
1.3.1 Dangers ………………………………………………………. 1-4
1.3.2 Warnings ……………………………………………………… 1-4
1.3.3 Cautions ………………………………………………………. 1-4
Section 2 –Installation
2.1 Operating Environment ………………………………………… 2-2
2.2 Tools Required ………………………………………………… 2-2
2.3 Unpacking ……………………………………………………… 2-2
2.4 Installation ……………………………………………………… 2-3
2.4.1 AC Power Input Block ……………………………………….. 2-3
2.4.2 Voltage Surge Protection Device …………………………….. 2-4
2.4.3 Low Pass Filter ……………………………………………….. 2-4
2.4.4 Audio Input …………………………………………………… 2-4
2.5 Remote I/O Connections ………………………………………… 2-5
Section 3 –Operation
3.1 Initial Power-up Procedures …………………………………….. 3-2
3.2 AC Power Switch for Controller ………………………………… 3-3
3.3 Front Panel Controls and Display ……………………………….. 3-4
3.3.1 Remote/Local Switch ………………………………………….. 3-4
3.3.2 Local Enable Switch ……………………………………………3-4
3.3.3 Transmitter RF Power Control ………………………………… 3-5
3.3.4 Raise/Lower Power Control …………………………………… 3-5
3.3.5 Power Reading ………………………………………………… 3-6
3.4 Rear Panel Connections …………………………………………. 3-7
3.4.1 DB-25 …………………………………………………………. 3-7
3.4.2 DB-37 …………………………………………………………. 3-7
3.4.3 DB-9 …………………………………………………………... 3-7
3.4.4 BNC ……………………………………………………………. 3-8
3.4.5 Chassis Ground ………………………………………………… 3-8

Section 4 –Reference Drawings
4.1 Views ……………………………………………………………. 4-2
4.2 System Block Diagram ………………………………………….. 4-4
4.3 Transmitter Controller Board Component ID …………………… 4-5
4.4 Transmitter Controller Board Schematic ………………………... 4-6
Section 5 –Service and Support
5.1 Service …………………………………………………………… 5-2
5.2 24-Hour Support ………………………………………………… 5-2
5.3 Spare Parts ………………………………………………………. 5-2
Warranty Statement ………………………………………………….. 5-3
Glossary …………………………………………………………… G-2

Getting Acquainted 1–1
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INFORMATION
Section 1—Getting Acquainted
This section provides a general description of the FM10000
transmitter system and introduces you to safety conventions
used within this document. Review this material before install-
ing or operating the system.