Hitachi E-Compact High Power Series User manual

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E-Compact HP-BB3 Series
Operation Manual
UHF Digital TV Transmitters
ATSC 3.0: 930 to 3800 Watts RMS
ATSC 1.0: 1100 to 4400 Watts RMS
E-Compact High Power Series
Read before handling the equipment.
EC701HP-BB3
EC702HP-BB3
EC703HP-BB3
EC704HP-BB3

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E-Compact HP-BB3 Series
Operation Manual
UHF Digital Transmitters
ATSC 3.0: 930 to 3800 Watts RMS
ATSC 1.0: 1100 to 4400 Watts RMS
E-Compact High Power Series
EC701HP-BB3 • EC702HP-BB3
EC703HP-BB3 • EC704HP-BB3
Rev R05 – EN-US
All rights reserved
Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark LLC
104 Feeding Hills Rd, Soutwhick, MA 01077
United States of America
Phone: [phone] - [email protected]
www.comarktv.com
W A R N I N G
All rights reserved to Hitachi Kokusai Electric
Comark LLC, thus any reproduction, adaptation,
translation, or misuse of this manual without prior
written permission is prohibited, except as
permitted by copyright laws.

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CONTENTS
1. Index
CONTENTS...........................................................................................................3
1. Index ................................................................................................................................................................3
2. Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................................8
3. About this Manual ..........................................................................................................................................9
4. Basic Knowledge Required.........................................................................................................................10
5. Structure........................................................................................................................................................10
Section 1 – Care, Warranty, and
Service ...............................................................................................................11
1. Care and Safety ............................................................................................................................................11
2. Warranty........................................................................................................................................................12
2.1. FCC Compliance...................................................................................................................................12
3. Technical Assistance...................................................................................................................................13
Section 2 – Minimum Installation
Requirements ....................................................................................................14
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................15
2. Minimum Requirements...............................................................................................................................15
2.1. AC Mains - Wire Gauge........................................................................................................................15
2.2. Grounding.............................................................................................................................................16
2.3. Stability..................................................................................................................................................16
2.4. Insulation...............................................................................................................................................16
2.5. Atmospheric Discharge Protection System ......................................................................................19
2.5.1 Lightning rods ..............................................................................................................................19
2.5.2 Protectors .....................................................................................................................................19
2.6 Air Conditioning ...................................................................................................................................19
2.6.1 Temperature..................................................................................................................................19
2.6.2 Humidity........................................................................................................................................20
2.6.3 Cooling..........................................................................................................................................20
2.7 AC Load and Thermal Dissipation Information for Infrastructure Install.......................................21
Section 3 – E-Compact BB3 High
Power Series UHF Digital
Transmitters.......................................................................................................22
1. Overview........................................................................................................................................................22

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2. Specifications...............................................................................................................................................23
3. Construction.................................................................................................................................................25
3.1. Single drive, Dual drive (optional), and touch screen display (optional).......................................25
3.2. EC701HP-BB3.......................................................................................................................................28
3.3. EC702HP-BB3.......................................................................................................................................30
3.4. EC703HP-BB3.......................................................................................................................................32
3.5. EC704HP-BB3.......................................................................................................................................34
4. Main Modules................................................................................................................................................36
4.1. Control Module CM9001 (MOD GV 40288) .........................................................................................37
4.1.1. RF Input.........................................................................................................................................37
4.1.2. Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................38
4.1.3. Communication ...........................................................................................................................40
1. ........................................................................................................................................................42
4.1.4. CM9001 Communication Schematic for EC701HP-BB3...........................................................42
4.1.5. Display interface...........................................................................................................................44
4.1.6. Equipment featurings ..................................................................................................................46
4.1.7. ALARMS - Front Panel Signaling and Shortcut Keys...............................................................47
4.1.8. System Operation (Display interface) ........................................................................................48
Main Menu > Setup...................................................................................................................................48
> Main Menu > Setup > Power: ...........................................................................................................49
> Main Menu > Setup > Transmitter Setup: .......................................................................................49
> Main Menu > Setup > Time and Date Setup: ..................................................................................49
> Main Menu > Setup > Password Setup:..........................................................................................50
> Main Menu > Setup > Alarms Mask:................................................................................................50
> Main Menu > Setup > Transistor Bias Adjustment:.......................................................................50
> Main Menu > Setup > Temperature: ................................................................................................51
> Main Menu > Setup > Control Mode:...............................................................................................51
Main Menu > Measurements ...................................................................................................................52
> Main Menu > Measurements > Power:............................................................................................52
> Main Menu > Measurements > Exciter Status:...............................................................................52
> Main Menu > Measurements > HPA Drawers:................................................................................53
> Main Menu > Measurements > HPA Drawers > RF Power: .......................................................54
> Main Menu > Measurements > HPA Drawers > Software Version: ..........................................54
> Main Menu > Measurements > HPA Drawers > Power Supply:................................................55
> Main Menu > Measurements > HPA Drawers > Drain Current:.................................................55
> Main Menu > Measurements > HPA Drawers > Temperature:..................................................56
> Main Menu > Measurements > Software:........................................................................................56
> Main Menu > Measurements > Communication Status: ...............................................................56
> Main Menu > Measurements > CM Driver Temp.: ..........................................................................57
Main Menu > System Alarms / Log.........................................................................................................57
> Main Menu > System Alarms/Log > Current Alarms:....................................................................58
> Main Menu > System Alarms/Log > Alarms/Log:...........................................................................58
> Main Menu > System Alarms/Log > Drawers Alarms:...................................................................59
> Main Menu > System Alarms/Log > Drawers Alarms > Current Alarms: ................................60
> Main Menu > System Alarms/Log > Drawers Alarms > Past Alarms:......................................60
>Main Menu > System Alarms/Log > Drawers Alarms > Clear Past Alarm:..............................61
Power Amplifiers Drawers (HPA) Alarms List...............................................................................62
> Main Menu > System Alarms/Log > Clear Alarm Log:...................................................................63
Control Module Main Alarm List.........................................................................................................63
Main Menu > Remote Access..................................................................................................................64

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4.1.9. WEB Interface – Remote Access................................................................................................65
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................65
Homepage features..................................................................................................................................67
Alarms .......................................................................................................................................................68
Log Alarms................................................................................................................................................68
Setup..........................................................................................................................................................69
Power Setup..........................................................................................................................................69
Transmitter Setup.................................................................................................................................70
PA Temperature Control......................................................................................................................70
Time and Date Setup............................................................................................................................70
Alarm Mask ...........................................................................................................................................71
Exciter....................................................................................................................................................71
Import/Export........................................................................................................................................71
Measurements ..........................................................................................................................................73
Software Version..................................................................................................................................73
Power.....................................................................................................................................................73
Communication Status........................................................................................................................74
Transistor Bias .....................................................................................................................................74
Exciter Status .......................................................................................................................................74
Drawers .....................................................................................................................................................75
Power Supply........................................................................................................................................76
Driver .....................................................................................................................................................76
Power Amplifier....................................................................................................................................77
Remote ......................................................................................................................................................80
SNMP .....................................................................................................................................................80
NETWORK.............................................................................................................................................80
User............................................................................................................................................................81
Software Update.......................................................................................................................................81
4.2. PA708HP - Power Amplifier Module (MOD GV 40272 / MOD GV 40276 )........................................82
4.2.1. Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................83
4.2.2. Specifications...............................................................................................................................84
4.2.3. Power Amplifier Drawer Functional Description ......................................................................85
4.2.4. A/C Power, RF Input and Communication Plug-In....................................................................86
4.2.5. Power Amplifier Drawer Address Configuration - MODBUS ...................................................87
4.2.6. Power Amplifier Signaling LED’s ...............................................................................................88
4.2.7. Power Supplies Signaling LED’s................................................................................................89
4.2.8. CP2000 - 2000 Watts Powers Supplies ......................................................................................89
4.2.9. Power Supply Redundancy Operation / Power Reduction ......................................................90
4.3. Dummy Loads Module.........................................................................................................................92
4.3.1. DL2K0W - Interfaces ....................................................................................................................93
4.3.2. DL2K0W - Signaling LED’s..........................................................................................................94
4.3.3. DL2K0W - Rear Connection ........................................................................................................94
4.3.4. MOD 40295 / MOD 40311 - Interfaces .........................................................................................95
4.4. EIA Low Pass Filter..............................................................................................................................96
4.4.1. Features.........................................................................................................................................96
4.5. EIA RF Output Line with Sample Probe.............................................................................................97
4.5.1. Features.........................................................................................................................................97
4.6. Mask Filter.............................................................................................................................................99

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4.7. MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker)..............................................................................................100
4.7.1. 4.0kW MCCB (MOD 40307) ........................................................................................................100
4.7.2. 8.0kW to 18kW MCCB ................................................................................................................109
Interfaces.................................................................................................................................................110
Interlock Connection / Information Connection..................................................................................111
Mains Connection ..................................................................................................................................112
Circuit Breakers......................................................................................................................................113
Sparkover - Phase Surge Protection Device (SPD) ...........................................................................113
MCCB 8Kw – MOD GV 40256 (SINGLE-PHASE/2-PHASES)...............................................................115
MCCB 8Kw – MOD GV 40256 (3-PHASES)...........................................................................................118
MCCB 11Kw – MOD GV 40257 (SINGLE-PHASE/2-PHASES).............................................................121
MCCB 11Kw – MOD GV 40257 (3-PHASES).........................................................................................124
MCCB 18Kw – MOD GV 40258 (SINGLE-PHASE/2-PHASES).............................................................127
MCCB 18Kw – MOD GV 40258 (3-PHASES).........................................................................................130
4.8. Touch Screen Display (Optional)......................................................................................................133
4.8.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................133
4.8.2. Access.........................................................................................................................................133
4.8.3. Connections................................................................................................................................134
4.8.4. Start / Configure .........................................................................................................................134
4.8.5. Touch Screen Operation............................................................................................................136
Section 4 – Installation....................................................................................137
1. Overview......................................................................................................................................................137
2. Inspection....................................................................................................................................................137
3. Installation Recommendations.................................................................................................................137
3.1. Preventive Protection ........................................................................................................................137
3.2. Tower...................................................................................................................................................137
3.3. Fastening of cables, antennas and connectors..............................................................................138
3.4. Indoors Equipment Installation.........................................................................................................139
3.5. Equipment Grounding .......................................................................................................................139
3.6. Electric Installation Grounding.........................................................................................................140
3.7. Power Supply......................................................................................................................................140
4. Equipment Assembly.................................................................................................................................141
4.1. Assembly.............................................................................................................................................141
4.2. Internal Connections..........................................................................................................................143
4.3. External RF Connections...................................................................................................................147
4.3.1. EC701HP-BB3.............................................................................................................................147
4.3.2. EC702HP-BB3.............................................................................................................................148
4.3.3. EC703HP-BB3.............................................................................................................................149
4.3.4. EC704HP-BB3.............................................................................................................................150
4.4. AC Electrical Line Connection..........................................................................................................151
4.4.1. Electrical line connection (EC701HP-BB3)..............................................................................151
4.4.2. Electrical line connection (EC702HP-BB3, EC703HP-BB3, EC704HP-BB3).........................152

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4.4.3. Electrical line connection (EC701HP-BB3)..............................................................................152
Section 5 – Initial Activation...........................................................................155
1. Overview......................................................................................................................................................155
2. Activation ....................................................................................................................................................156
3. Main Operations .........................................................................................................................................158
3.1. Power Changing.................................................................................................................................158
3.2. Communication ..................................................................................................................................158
4. Forbidden operations ................................................................................................................................158
5. Protections..................................................................................................................................................159
5.1. Reflected Power .................................................................................................................................159
5.2. Over-excitation ...................................................................................................................................159
5.3. AC Mains Line Protection..................................................................................................................159
5.4. Transmitter Operating Temperature Configuration........................................................................160
Section 6 – Preventive
Maintenance.....................................................................................................161
1. Overview......................................................................................................................................................161
2. Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................................161
2.1. Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................161
2.2. Visual Inspection................................................................................................................................162
2.3. Reading Verification...........................................................................................................................162
Section 7 - Attachments..................................................................................163
1. POWER AMPLIFIER DRAWER: Fan Filter Access for Cleaning / Fan Replacement...........................164
2. DUMMY LOAD DRAWER: Fan Filter Access for Cleaning / Fan Replacement (mod 40295/40311 –
EC702HP-BB3 / EC703HP-BB3) ........................................................................................................................165
3. DUMMY LOAD DRAWER: Fan Filter Access for Cleaning / Fan Replacement (DL2K0 – EC704HP-
BB3).....................................................................................................................................................................166
4. USA AC Mains Types for E-Compact Series ...........................................................................................167

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2. Abbreviations
1PPS One Pulse per Second
A Amperes
AC Alternating Current
A-DPD Adaptive Digital Pre-distortion
AF After Filter
ALC Automatic Level Control
ASI Asynchronous serial interface
ASL Above Sea Level
ATSC Advanced Television System
Committee
BF Before filter
BISS Basic Interoperable
Scrambling System
BTS Broadcast Transport Stream
BTU British Thermal Unit
CAM Conditional Access Module
dB Decibel
DC Direct current
DDP Potential Difference
DPD Digital Pre distortion
DSP Digital Signal Processing
DVB-S Digital Video Broadcasting –
Satellite
DVB-S2 Digital Video Broadcasting –
Satellite – 2nd generation
FPGA Field Programmable Gate
Array
FWR Forward
HKC Hitachi Kokusa Electric
Comark
IP Internet Protocol
ISDB-T Integrated Services Digital
Broadcasting Terrestrial
(Brazil)
ISDB-Tb Integrated Services Digital
Broadcasting Terrestrial
LCD Liquid Crystal Display.
LPC Linear Pre correction
MCCB Molded Case Circuit
Breakers
MER Modulation Error Rate
MFN Multiple Frequency Network
MSps Million Sample per Seconds
N/A Not/Apply
NLPC Non-Linear Pre Correction
PA Power Amplifier
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory
Card International
Association
PFC Power Factor Correction
PID Packet Identifier
PLL Phase Locked Loop
PS Power Supply
PSI Program-specific information
PSU Power Supply Unit
PW Power
RPM Rotations Per Minute
RTP Real-time Transport Protocol
RU Rack Unit
SFN Single Frequency Network
SI Service Information
SNMP Simple Network Management
Protocol
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
TMCC Transmission and
Multiplexing Configuration
Control
TS Transport Stream
TSoIP Transport Stream over
Internet Protocol
U RU - Rack Unit
UDP User Datagram Protocol
UHF Ultra High Frequency
UPS Uninterruptable Power
Supply
VVolts
VAC Volts Alternating Current
VGA Variable Gain Amplifier
VGS Voltage Gate Source
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WxDxH Width x Depth x Height

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3. About this Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide technical information required for the installation
and operation of High-Power E-Compact series of UHF TV signal transmitters (digital
ATSC).
EC701HP-BB3
930W UHF ATSC 3.0 Transmitter (6-poles filter)
1.1kW UHF ATSC 1.0 Transmitter (6-poles filter)
EC702HP-BB3
1.86kW UHF ATSC 3.0 Transmitter (6-poles filter)
2.2kW UHF ATSC 1.0 Transmitter (6-poles filter)
EC703HP-BB3
2.85kW UHF ATSC 3.0 Transmitter (6-poles filter)
3.3kW UHF ATSC 1.0 Transmitter (6-poles filter)
EC704HP-BB3
3.8kW UHF ATSC 3.0 Transmitter (6-poles filter)
4.4kW UHF ATSC 1.0 Transmitter (6-poles filter)
Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark LLC recommends that you carefully read this manual
before installing or operating this equipment.
This manual is intended for use by qualified, trained installers.
Read this manual before working with the product. For personal and system safety,
as well as for optimum product performance, one must be sure to thoroughly
understand the contents before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.

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4. Basic Knowledge Required
The mandatory knowledge and skills to operate the equipment are as follow:
•Knowledge of RF electronic circuits
•Knowledge of electricity and electrical systems
•Knowledge of digital electronics
•Experience conducting tests and Digital TV signals measurements in ATSC standard
•Knowledge of transmission antenna
•Experience operating radio frequency measurement equipment
•Practice in the management of radio frequency measures equipment (spectrum Analyzer,
RF power meter, Vector Network Analyzer, couplers, attenuators, etc)
5. Structure
This manual is comprised of seven (7) sections, which provide the following information:
Section 1 – Care, Warranty, and Service
This section indicates the necessary care with the equipment, warranty criteria, and
technical assistance is needed.
Section 2 – Minimum Installation Requirements
This section comprises the minimum infrastructure requirements for installing these
devices, such as AC power, protection against lightning, and air conditioning.
Section 3 – E-Compact BB3 High Power Series UHF Digital Transmitter
This section presents all equipment characteristics, such as description, models,
functional description, and technical specifications of all models of the E-Compact
series High Power Transmitters.
Section 4 – Installation
This section provides procedures for physical and electrical installation.
Section 5 – Initial Activation
This section describes which steps to perform in the initial activation of the equipment.
Section 6 – Preventive Maintenance
This section provides information for preventive maintenance.
Section 7 – Attachments
This section provides additional information for this document.