Nautel VS1 User manual

VS1 Transmitter
Operations and Maintenance
Manual
Document:VS1-OPS-MAINT
Issue: 0.3 2010-11-24
Status: Preliminary

Nautel Limited
10089 Peggy’s Cove Road
Hackett’s Cove, NS Canada B3Z 3J4
Phone: [phone] or
Toll Free: +1.877.6NAUTEL (6628835) (Canada & USA only)
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. The reader is encouraged to consult the respective
manufacturer's most recent published data for verification.
© Copyright 2010 NAUTEL. All rights reserved.

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Contents
Release control record vii
About this manual ix
About safety xiii
Safety precautions xv
Description 1-1
Ac-dc power stage 1-1
Exciter/control stage 1-3
RF drive stage 1-4
RF power stage 1-4
Operating the transmitter 2-1
User interface 2-7
Viewing transmitter log 2-18
Viewing tool menu panels 2-25
Viewing real-time meters 2-32
Setting time and date 2-35
Managing presets 2-37
Setting local/remote control 2-57
Resetting alarms 2-57
Viewing transmitter status 2-58
Setting user accounts 2-59
Software configuration 2-62
Changing hardware settings 2-77
Configuring remote inputs and outputs 2-86

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Setting pilot sample level 2-92
Front panel display settings 2-93
Configure test signal generator 2-95
Setting station ID parameters 2-97
Using an external 10 MHz input 2-99
Routine maintenance 3-1
Scheduled maintenance 3-1
Replacing a damaged air filter 3-2
Performing on-air checks 3-4
Replacing the exciter/control PWB battery 3-7
Inspecting lightning protection systems 3-8
Non-standard maintenance 4-1
Upgrading software 4-1
List of terms 5-1

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Release control record
Issue Date Reason
0.1 2010-07-20 Initial release of manual
0.2 2010-10-15 Updated Table 3.1: Expected Transmitter Meter
Readings
0.3 2010-11-24 Incorporated various minor changes

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About this manual
This manual provides technical information needed when operating, maintaining and
troubleshooting an VS1 transmitter. This manual is intended for use by transmitter operators and
field technicians.
Using this manual
If you are responsible for configuring or operating a transmitter, see Section 2, “Operating the
transmitter” on page 2-1 and Section 3, “Using the event log” on page 3-1.
If you are performing scheduled maintenance, or planning your maintenance schedule, see Section 3,
“Routine maintenance” on page 3-1.
If you are performing non-standard maintenance such as a software upgrade, see Section 4, “Non-
standard maintenance” on page 4-1.
Performing procedures
When using procedures in this manual, perform each step in sequence.
• If you are asked to see another section of this manual, or another document, refer to that
section or document for additional information, then continue the procedure.
• If you are asked to go to another step within the procedure, jump directly to that step with-
out performing the intervening steps.
• If you are asked to go to another section or document, stop the procedure and perform the
tasks described in the other section or document.
• If you are asked to check a voltage, use a digital voltmeter and test the voltage relative to
ground (unless otherwise instructed).
• If you are asked to check a signal, use an oscilloscope and test the signal relative to ground
(unless otherwise instructed).

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Technical support
Nautel offers technical support to customers over the Internet and by telephone. Nautel’s customer
support team will answer your questions and work with you to identify and resolve problems.
For 24-hour technical support, call toll free at 1.877.628.8353 (in USA and Canada only) or call
1.902.823.5100 (international) or find us on the Internet at http://www.nautel.com.
For parts and tools information, see “Parts and tools” on page 9-1 of the VS1 Pre-Installation Manual.
For extended warranty information, see “Pre-installation assistance” on page 10-1 of the
VS1 Pre-Installation Manual.
VS1 transmitter manuals
The VS1 documentation suite includes the following documents:
VS1 Pre-installation Manual, VS1-PREINST. Provides instructions and reference information
needed when planning and preparing for the installation of a VS1 transmitter.
Nautel Site Protection Manual. Provides detailed information about protecting your site from
lightning-related hazards.
VS1 Installation Manual, VS1-INST. Provides instructions and reference information needed
when installing a VS1 transmitter.
VS1 Operating and Maintenance Manual, VS1-OPS-MAINT. Provides instructions for
operating, maintaining and troubleshooting a VS1 transmitter. It also provides reference information
needed when performing diagnostic procedures.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS MAY VOID YOUR
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REVIEW YOUR
WARRANTY DOCUMENTS.
Tip: When you have completed a task or a step, put a checkmark beside the step number.