Inovonics 510 Manual

OPERATING AND MAINT ENANCE
INS T R UCT ION MANUAL
MODEL 510
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Model 510 –S erial No.
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OPE R AT ING AND MAINT ENANCE
INS T R UCT ION MANUAL
MODEL 510
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March 2004
1305 Fair Avenue
•S anta Cr uz , CA 95060
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Visit our Website: www.inovon.com

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS
S ection I -INT RODUCT ION
MODEL 510 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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T he “R adi o Data S ys t em” • R DS vs. R B DS • Features
MODEL 510 T E CHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 4
S ection II -INS T ALLATION AND S E T UP
UNPACKING AND INS PE CT ION ................................................................................ 5
MOUNT ING ................................................................................................................. 5
R ack R equirement • Heat Dissipation
AC (MAI NS ) POWE R ................................................................................................... 6
Mains Voltage S el ector • Power Cord
RADIO F R E QU E NCY INT ERFERENCE (RFI) ............................................................. 6
L ocation • Ground L oops
FIRMWARE SELECTION ............................................................................................. 7
COMPOS IT E INPUT .................................................................................................... 7
INPUT LEVEL Control • Input Calibration
Composite S i gnal Selection
S OFT WARE INSTALLATION (optional) ...................................................................... 8
Installing the S of twar e • Cabling to the Computer
Running the S of twar e
S ection III -DECODER OPERATION
AN RDS OVERVIEW
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T he R DS System
R DS in E urope –R BDS in the U S
MODEL 510 FRONT -PANEL APPOINTMENTS ........................................................11
R DS Lock • T he L CD Screen and DIS P L AY S E L E CT Buttons
T he “Glossary” Utility
T HE RDS DATA GR OU P S .........................................................................................12
AF • CT • DI • E ON • E WS • IH • M/S
PI • PIN • P S • P T Y • T P • R T • T A
T DC • T MC • T P • Groups Displayed L is t
RUNNING T H E OPTIONAL SOFTWARE ..................................................................15
S tarting the S of twar e • Inovonics Warranty

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S ection IV -APPENDIX
NAVIGAT ING T H E PARTS LISTINGS ..................................................................... 20
COMPONENT PARTS LISTINGS ............................................................................. 20
PART S SUPPLIERS .................................................................................................. 22
INOVONICS WARRANTY .......................................................... (INS IDE BACK COVER)

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S ection I
INT RODUCT ION
MODEL 510 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
T he “R adio
Data S ys tem”
The Radio Data System allows the FM broadcaster to transmit
certain digital data along with regular audio programming. Packets
of data transmitted on a low-level subcarrier identify the station and
its particular broadcasting format, allow for transmission of
advertising or other text messages, and perform additional
identification, control and ‘housekeeping’ functions.
R DS vs. R B DS
The Radio Data System was developed in Europe and is abbreviated
RDS there. The initial US implementation of RDS differed
sufficiently from the European standard to warrant its being
renamed the Radio Broadcast Data System, or RBDS. Differences
between the two standards have been reconciled and minimized
over the years, yet RBDS is still used as the US designation in many
instances. For the sake of clarity and simplicity, the more generic
and established term RDS will be used through this Manual, as
indeed it is used throughout the rest of the world.
Features
Features of the Inovonics 510 include:
•Display of all common RDS data groups.
•Easy installation, initial calibration and
use.
•A unique “ Glossary” utility to define the
RDS abbreviations, and then to locate and
display the subject data group.
•A built-in RS-232 port for computer
interface.

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MODEL 510 T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standards Supported:
European CENELEC and United
States N RSC standards are
accommodated with appropriate
firmware selection.
Data Groups Supported:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15.
Applications Displayed:
“Screen No.” refers to the various
LCD screens of information that
may be manually selected for
display. These screens have been
assigned for a best display
efficiency. Screen numbers do not
necessar i l y ag r ee wi th data gr oup
numbers.
Some RDS groups have provision
for separate “ A” and “ B” sets, or
versions, of RadioData. Screen
numbers with an “ A” or a “ B”
indicate that separate versions of
the application may be viewed
independently.
Screen No.
Application*
01A, B
PI, PS, PIN, PTY
02A
TP, TA, M/S, DI, CT
02B
TP, TA, M/S, DI
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AF
04A, B
RT
05A, B
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06A
TDC, RP
07
EWS
08A
EON (PI, PS, TA, AF)
08B
EON (PI, TA)
09
RDS subcarrier injection
level measurement
10
List of groups received.
* For an explanation of application
abbreviations, see Pages 12-15.
Front Panel Readout:
The backlighted LCD panel displays
2 lines of 40 characters, each. Data
groups that carry plain-text
messages are supported with a full
set of ASCII characters, plus certain
language-specific alternate
characters.
Display Select Buttons:
Front-panel up/down buttons
manually cycle through the various
LCD screens of RDS data. When
both buttons are depressed
simultaneously, the Model 510
displays a Glossary of RDS terms.
Composite Input:
The BNC composite/multiplex input
has a 10k-ohm unbalanced/bridging
characteristic and accepts a 100%
modulation (± 75kHz deviation)
input between 1 and 10 volts, peak-
to-peak.
RS-232 Data Interface:
A rear-panel DB-9 female connector
may be wired directly to the COM
(serial) port of any PC.
Power Requirements:
105–130VAC or 210–260VAC,
50/60Hz; 10 watts.
Size and Weight:
1¾” H x 19” W x 12” D (1U);
7 lbs. (shipping weight).

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S ection II
INS T ALLATION AND S E T UP
UNPACKING AND INS PE CT ION
Immediately upon receiving the equipment, please make a careful
inspection for any shipping damage. If damage is found or
suspected, notify the carrier at once and then contact Inovonics.
We recommend that you retain the original shipping carton and
packing materials in case return or reshipment becomes necessary.
In the event of return for Warranty repair, shipping damage
sustained as a result of improper packing for return may i nval i dat e
the Warranty!
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that the Warranty Registra-
tion Card found at the front of this Manual be completed
and returned directly to Inovonics. Not only will this
assure coverage of the equipment under terms of the
Warranty and provide a means for tracing lost or stolen
gear, but the user also will receive specific SERVICE
OR MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS immediately and
automatically when issued.
MOUNT ING
R ack
R equirement
The Model 510 mounts in a standard 19-inch equipment rack and
requires only 1¾ inches (1U) of vertical rack space. We heartily
recommend the use of plastic washers to protect the painted finish
around the mounting holes.
Heat Dissipation
Consuming about the same power as a cordless telephone base
station, the Model 510, itself, generates an infinitesimal amount of
heat. The unit is specified for operation within an ambient
temperature range extending from freezing to 120°F, or 50°C. Heat
from adjacent equipment must be factored into the installation,
however, so make sure that the equipment rack is adequately
ventilated and that its internal temperature does not exceed the
specified maximum ambient.

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AC (MAI NS ) POWE R
Mains Voltage
S elector
Unless specifically ordered for export shipment, the Model 510 is set
at the factory for operation from 115V, 50/60Hz AC mains. This can
be confirmed by checking the designation next to the fuseholder on
the rear panel. The inappropri ate voltage and fuse value will have
been crossed out at the factory with an indelible felt marker.
To change the mains voltage, first remove the top cover of the unit.
A clearly marked slide switch is next to the AC mains connector on
the circuit board. With power disconnected, use a small screwdriver
to set the switch for 115VAC or 230VAC operation.
Be sure to install the appropriate fuse as listed next to the
fuseholder. You can remove the factory strikethrough with solvent
and then cross out the inappropriate marking with an indelible felt
pen.
NOTE: Fuseholder caps are available for either ¼-inch or 5mm
fuses; contact the factory.
Power Cord
The detachable IEC-type power cord supplied with the Model 510 is
fitted with a N orth American-standard male plug. Nonetheless, the
individual cord conductors are supposed to be color-coded in
accordance with CEE standards; that is:
BROWN = AC “H OT ” BLUE = AC NE U T R AL
GRN/YEL = EARTH GROUND
If this turns out not to be the case, we offer our apologies (cords
come from many sources) and advise that US color coding applies:
BLACK = AC “H OT ” WHIT E = AC NE U T R AL
GREEN = EARTH GROUND
RADIO F R E QU E NCY INT ERFERENCE (RFI)
L ocation
The Model 510 is designed to operate in proximity to high-power RF
gear. Nonetheless, do please practice reasonable care and common
sense in locating the unit away from abnormallyhigh RF fields.
Ground L oops
Because the composite input and the RS-232 data port of the Model
510 are referenced to chassis ground, a mains frequency or RF
ground loop could be formed between cable grounds and the AC
power cord ground. Though doubtful, a ground loop could manifest
itself as a hum introduced into the receiver or mod-monitor audio
output, becoming audible in the monitored program. A ‘ground-
lifting’ AC adapter may well remedy such a situation, though the
chassis somehow must be returned to local earth ground for safety
considerations.