Nautel GV10 User manual

2: INSTALLATION MANUAL
GV10/GV7.5
TRANSMITTER
Document ID: NHB-GV7.5-GV10-INS
Version: 3.0
Issue Date: 2014-11-01
Status: Standard
Making Digital Radio Work

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GV10/GV7.5 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Contact Information
Nautel Limited
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Hackett’s Cove, NS Canada B3Z 3J4
Toll Free: +1.877.6NAUTEL (662.8835)
(Canada & USA only) or
Phone: [phone] or
Fax: [phone]
Nautel Inc.
201 Target Industrial Circle
Bangor, Maine USA 04401
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service (24-hour support)
+1.877.628.8353 (Canada & USA only)
+1.902.823.5100 (International)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.nautel.com
The comparisons and other information provided in this document have
been prepared in good faith based on publicly available information.
For verification of materials, the reader is encouraged to consult the
respective manufacturer's most recent publication on the official
website or through contact with Customer Service.
© Copyright 2013 NAUTEL. All rights reserved.

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CONTENTS
Contact Information 2.iii
RELEASE CONTROL RECORD 2.vii
Preparing for installation 2.1.1
Unpacking and Positioning 2.2.1
Installing Options 2.3.1
Upgrading to Dual Exciter 2.3.2
Installing the UPS Interface 2.3.3
Installing the Orban Inside Card 2.3.4
Connecting to Station Reference Ground 2.4.1
Connecting Ac Power 2.5.1
Installing the RF Feed Cable 2.6.1
Installing Program Inputs 2.7.1
Planning Complete? 2.7.1
Routing Cables 2.7.1
Installing Control/Monitor Wiring 2.8.1
Planning Complete? 2.8.1
Routing Cables 2.8.1
Commissioning 2.9.1
Pre-Commissioning Tasks 2.9.1

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Commissioning 2.9.2
Going On-Air 2.9.4
Network Setup 2.9.5
Parts and Tools 2.10.1
Contacting Nautel 2.10.1
Parts Supplied by Nautel 2.10.2
Parts Not Supplied by Nautel 2.10.2
Parts Ordering 2.10.2
Module Exchange Program 2.10.3
Tools for Installation 2.10.3
Pre-Installation / Installation Assistance 2.11.1
Pre-Installation Consulting 2.11.1
Installation and Commissioning Service 2.11.1
Online Documentation 2.11.2
On-Site Support 2.11.3
Training 2.11.3
Standard Warranty 2.11.4
Extended Warranties 2.11.7
List of terms 2.12.1

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RELEASE CONTROL RECORD
ISSUE DATE REASON
3.0 2014-11-01 Release 3 of GV10/GV7.5 (NARF72B/02)

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GV10/GV7.5 INSTALLATION MANUAL PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
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SECTION 2.1: PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Before installing your GV10/GV7.5 transmitter, perform the following steps:
1. Ensure that you have performed the pre-installation tasks described in the
GV10/GV7.5 Pre-installation Manual.
2. Make sure that you received all the components. Check your packing list.
3. Inspect all crates and packages for damage. Monitor the tip and drop indicators attached to the
crates to determine if a crate has been tipped over or has been subjected to excessive shock (see
Figure 2.1.1).
Figure 2.1.1: Tip and drop indicators
4. Report any damage immediately to your Nautel sales representative and the carrier.
5. Move the crates as close as possible to the transmitter’s planned location.
6. Unpack the crates in accordance with the instructions provided on the outside of the crates.
For each crate, remove the panel labelled open this side. The panel is attached using Philips
head screws.
Remove any visible packing material, including braces, from the crate's interior.
Remove the lag bolts on the bottom edge of the remaining three sides, leaving only the
transmitter and its support pallet.

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7. Review any assembly notes or instructions contained inside the transmitter crates. (For sites
requiring custom configurations, the instructions provided with the transmitter replace the
instructions provided here.)
8. Assemble your parts and tools. For a list of required tools, see “Parts and Tools” on page 2.10.1.
9. When you are ready to install the GV10/GV7.5 transmitter, follow the steps shown in Figure 2.1.2.
Figure 2.1.2: Flowchart - Installing the transmitter
TIP When you have completed a task or step, put a check mark beside the step number.
CAUTION! FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS MAY VOID YOUR
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REVIEW YOUR
WARRANTY DOCUMENT.
Unpacking and Positioning - see page 2.2.1
Connecting to Station Reference Ground - see page 2.4.1
Installing Control/Monitor Wiring - see page 2.8.1
Commissioning - see page 2.9.1
Connecting Ac Power - see page 2.5.1
Installing Program Inputs - see page 2.7.1
Installing the RF Feed Cable - see page 2.6.1
Installing Options - see page 2.3.1

GV10/GV7.5 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING
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SECTION 2.2: UNPACKING AND POSITIONING
To install an GV10/GV7.5 transmitter, perform the following tasks:
1. Lift and slide the transmitter cabinet off the base of its crate. Crated and uncrated cabinet weights
are shown in Table 2.2.1.
Table 2.2.1: GV10/GV7.5 Cabinet Weights
2. Using necessary mechanical assistance (forklift, etc.), position the cabinet in its final location. If
the transmitter needs to pass through a doorway that is less than 32.9 in. (83.6 cm) wide, you
must remove the transmitter’s rear filter panel (secured with 1/4 turn fasteners) to reduce the
transimtter depth to 31.7 in. (80.5 cm). You can also remove the front door to reduce the
transmitter depth to 30 in. (76.2 cm).
3. Remove the transmitter’s rear panels to allow access to customer input wiring. This may have
already been done in Step 2. See Figure 2.2.1 on page 2.2.3 to see access panels.
4. If you are anchoring your transmitter against seismic activity, obtain four 2-1/4 inch square
washers (Nautel Part # HPS30) from the ancillary kit. Position the transmitter over four pre-drilled
mounting holes and install four anchoring bolts (user-provided), with square washers, in the holes
provided in the bottom of the transmitter cabinet (see Figure 2.2.2 on page 2.2.4). It is possible to
drill through the hole plugs in the the bottom of the transmitter, without removing them.
5. As desired, remove the M8 shipping screws in the back of each RF power module (see Figure 2.2.3
on page 2.2.5). Nautel recommends you remove these screws, unless your site experiences seismic
activity.
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE TRANSMITTER UNLESS
SUFFICIENT MANPOWER OR MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO
MOVE IT INTO POSITION WITHOUT DAMAGING THE CABINET OR CAUSING
INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
CABINET CRATED WEIGHT UNCRATED WEIGHT
Transmitter Cabinet 257 kg (567 lbs) 191 kg (421 lbs)

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6. Install the RF output connector, which was partially disassembled for shipment, as follows (see
Figure 2.2.4 on page 2.2.6):
NOTE: The RF output connector was factory configured prior to shipping for the desired EIA connector
(1-5/8 inch, 3-1/8 inch or 7/8 inch).
Remove the output cover packing plate from the RF output connector on top of the
transmitter. The packing plate - along with two spacer plates - is secured using four M6
screws. Remove only the packing plate, leave the spacer plates in place and retain the screws.
Obtain the “Output Stud Plate”, which was tyrapped in the rear of the transmitter. Using the
M6 screws retained above, install the output stud plate on top of the spacer plates. Firmly
tighten M6 hardware. Note that the output stud plate’s studs contain the necessary securing
hardware (nuts, flat washers and split washers) to connect the RF output to a dummy load or
the antenna system in Section 2.9, “Commissioning”.
7. Verify that the RF feed cable reaches the RF output connector on the top of the cabinet. The RF
feed cable will be connected in Section 2.6, “Installing the RF Feed Cable”.
8. Proceed to Section 2.3, “Installing Options”to configure your transmitter for any options that were
purchased.
9. Do not re-install the rear panels at this time.

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Figure 2.2.1: Rear Access Panels
1/4-TURN LATCHES
14 in rear panel
LOWER, REAR PANEL
10 M5 screws
LOCK OUT AC POWER
BEFORE REMOVING!

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Figure 2.2.2: Seismic Anchoring Hole Locations
SEISMIC ANCHORING
HOLES
4 places (3/4 in holes)
FLOOR VIEW OF CABINET VIEWED FROM ABOVE
FRONT

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Figure 2.2.3: RF Power Module Shipping Bolts
M8 SHIPPING
BOLTS
(1 per module)
PARTIAL REAR VIEW
(FILTER PANELS
REMOVED)

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Figure 2.2.4: RF Output Connector Assembly Detail - 1-5/8 inch EIA
OUTPUT
CONNECTOR
CUP
OUTPUT PLATE
SPACER PLATES

GV10/GV7.5 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING OPTIONS
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SECTION 2.3: INSTALLING OPTIONS
The GV10/GV7.5 transmitter is factory configured and shipped to operate with the customer’s desired ac
power source voltage and RF output connector size.
There are options available for various other features, including dual exciter, internal audio processor
and UPS interface. These options may be installed in one of two ways:
You install and configure options at your site, using kits and instructions provided by Nautel. Each
option has a separate kit.
Pre-arrange for Nautel to install and configure options at the factory prior to shipping.
Table 2.3.1 shows the factory configuration of the GV10/GV7.5, as well as the available options. Each
option references a recommended schedule of installation and the procedure (or associated document)
that describes how to install and configure the option.
Review the options in Table 2.3.1 to determine which, if any, apply to your installation.
If you did not purchase any options for your GV10/GV7.5 and intend to operate with the standard
(default) configuration, proceed to Section 2.4, “Connecting to Station Reference Ground”.
Table 2.3.1: GV10/GV7.5 Available Options
ITEM/
FEATURE
FACTORY
CONFIGURATION
AVAILABLE
OPTIONS
WHEN TO
INSTALL? HOW TO INSTALL?
Exciter Exciter A (NAE107*) Exciter B (NAE107*) Station
convenience
See “Upgrading to Dual
Exciter” on page 2.3.2
UPS Interface None UPS Interface Assembly
and ac input connectors
(219-5179); user provides
UPS and wiring
Station
convenience
See “Installing the UPS
Interface” on
page 2.3.3
Internal Audio
Processor
None Orban Inside Kit(s) (for
one or both exciters, as
desired)
Station
convenience
See “Installing the
Orban Inside Card” on
page 2.3.4

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Upgrading to Dual Exciter
The GV10/GV7.5 is factory configured with a single exciter (A5). You can upgrade your transmitter with
a second exciter (exciter B, A6). which provides additional redundancy.
1. Turn off (disable or lock out, as applicable) the main ac power for the transmitter.
2. Obtain “QG14002 - GV Dual Exciter Upgrade Quick Guide” (see Figure 2.3.1) that was provided
with the Dual Exciter Upgrade Kit and complete its outlined procedure.
Figure 2.3.1: Dual Exciter Upgrade Quick Guide (QG14002)
3. If you are performing this upgrade in conjunction with the GV10/GV7.5’s inital installation, leave
the front and rear panels off to allow further installation. If you are performing this upgrade after
initial installation has already been completed, re-install the front and rear panels.
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Installing the UPS Interface
The GV10/GV7.5 is factory configured with no UPS interfacing ability. You can install a UPS interface
assembly, which allows you to interface with a user-provided UPS that can act as a backup power
source for the transmitter’s low voltage power supplies in the event of an ac power failure.
1. Obtain the “QG14004 - GV UPS Interface Upgrade Quick Guide” (see Figure 2) that was provided
with the UPS Interface Upgrade Kit.
2. Complete the procedure outlined in the “GV UPS Interface Upgrade Quick Guide”.
3. Do not re-install the rear panels at this time.
WARNING! ENSURE THAT AC POWER IS NOT BEING APPLIED TO THE
TRANSMITTER DURING THIS PROCEDURE.
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Installing the Orban Inside Card
The GV10/GV7.5 is factory configured with no internal audio processor. You can install an Orban Inside
audio processor card in one or both exciters, as applicable. The controller and optional exciter, if
applicable, must be removed from the transmitter to install the Orban Inside card. Once the Orban
Inside card is installed, you can configure its audio processor settings using the remote AUI (see the
GV10/GV7.5 Operation & Maintenance Manual for more details).
1. Obtain the “QG12001B - Orban Inside Upgrade Quick Guide”(see Figure 2.3.2) that was provided
with the Orban Inside Kit and complete its outlined procedure for each desired exciter. The
controller’s integral exciter is exciter A and the optional exciter is exciter B.
Figure 2.3.2: Orban Inside Upgrade Quick Guide (QG12001B)
2. If you are performing this upgrade in conjunction with the GV10/GV7.5’s inital installation, leave
the front and rear panels off to allow further installation. If you are performing this upgrade after
initial installation has already been completed, re-install the front and rear panels.
WARNING! ENSURE THAT AC POWER IS NOT BEING APPLIED TO THE
TRANSMITTER DURING THIS PROCEDURE.
SHOWN FOR
REFERENCE ONLY