RDS P132 User manual

P132 RDS Encoder
Quick Installation Guide
Web: http://www.pira.cz/rds/ E-mail: [email protected]

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Table of Contents
1Using This Guide ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Additional Documentation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Disclaimer....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2Physical Description ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Status LCD ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 LED indicators ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Connecting the RDS Encoder........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Hardware Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 On-board adjustable elements ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2.2 Loop/Side switch .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Connecting the RDS Encoder to a Local PC ................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.5 RDS Level Adjustment................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Low Power Operation..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4Software Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Establishing a First Communication with the RDS Encoder ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Remote Configuration of the RDS Encoder ................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2.1 Finding out actual RDS encoder’s IP address.................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.2 Remote configuration of the RDS encoder using internal website..................................................................................................... 11
4.2.3 Remote configuration of the RDS encoder using the Windows control software............................................................................... 11
4.3 Device Setup................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.1 Device Setup from Magic RDS........................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Setting Basic RDS Data ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.1 PI (Program Identification).................................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.4.2 PS (Program Service name)............................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.3 PTY (Program Type) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.4 TP (Traffic Program)........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4.5 MS (Music/Speech) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.4.6 AF (Alternative Frequencies).............................................................................................................................................................. 15
5Broadcast Automation System Link-up ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1 Indirect Link.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
5.2 Direct Link .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.1 Recommended procedure step-by-step ............................................................................................................................................. 16
5.2.2 Data format......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.3 Compatibility commands .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.4 Radiotext Plus (RT+ tagging) ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.2.5 X-Command for RDS encoders.......................................................................................................................................................... 17

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1Using This Guide
1.1 Purpose
This guide covers P132-based RDS encoders (both module and boxed versions). It provides the information needed to install the equipment
and set basic RDS services in order to get your station RDS enabled quickly in a few steps.
Please read this entire guide and familiarize yourself with the controls before attempting to use this equipment.
Where not otherwise indicated, any information mentioned in relation to the RDS (Radio Data System) applies in full also to the RBDS (Radio
Broadcast Data System).
If you have any questions or comments regarding this document, please contact us via email.
We welcome your feedback.
1.2 Additional Documentation
Browse the installation CD or visit the Website for the latest documentation version and the following additional documentation:
P132 RDS Encoders - Communication Ports and Internet Functions (http://pira.cz/rds/p132com.pdf)
P132 RDS Encoder Technical Manual (includes troubleshooting on the last page) (http://pira.cz/rds/p132man.pdf)
Magic RDS Help
Magic RDS Guide –How to... (http://pira.cz/rds/show.asp?art=magic_rds_how_to)
Support section (http://pira.cz/rds/show.asp?art=rds_encoder_support)
X-Command for RDS Encoders (http://pira.cz/rds/xcmd.pdf)
1.3 Disclaimer
The equipment has been thoroughly tested and found to be in proper operating condition when shipped. The manufacturer is not liable for any
damages, including but not limited to, lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of this product.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording
or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Revision 2018-10-07
Copyright © 1999-2018 PlRA DigitaI s.r.o.

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2Physical Description
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 Status LCD
The LCD area is divided into two lines.
The first line shows key RDS services which require quick access. These services are PS (incl. dynamic), PI, TP and TA.
The second line shows the most important status values and RDS services in a loop. Depending on the configuration, some values may be
omitted. For example if the internal clock source is set for the RDS subcarrier, the PILOT value is not showed. Some events may affect the
order. For example if Radiotext changes, it's showed in the next cycle regardless of previous order.
Order
Status value or
RDS service
Meaning
Default value
1
RDSGEN
ON = RDS generator enabled (1), OFF = no RDS output (0).
ON
2
LEVEL
Output RDS signal level (0 = min., 255 = max.).
255
(4000 mVpp)
3
PROGRAM
Actual program set selected.
1
4
PTY, MS, DI
Program Type code; Music/Speech; Decoder Identification code.
5
ADR
The UECP address list.
0,0
6
SITE
The UECP site list.
0,0
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UECP
ON = The RDS encoder accepts both ASCII and UECP commands,
OFF = the RDS encoder accepts ASCII commands only.
OFF
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IPA
Shows actual IP address of the encoder, assigned either manually or by the
DHCP function.
9
SPEED
Actual USB port speed on which the control commands are expected.
10
PILOT
ON = pilot tone present, OFF = no pilot tone.
11
CT
ON = CT enabled, OFF = CT disabled; RDS encoder’s local time.
12
GRPSEQ
First 16 items of RDS group sequence.
022E1022EA022XYR
13
RT
Actual Radiotext (sequence of 4 x 16 characters).
TP
PS
PI
TA

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2.1.2 LED indicators
Two LED diodes are used to indicate operating status of the RDS encoder:
Operation LED
Pilot LED
Status
Start-up
off
on
Initialization
on
off
Firmware update in progress
Operation
· · · · ·
Normal operation
- - - - -
An error occurred (encoder’s hw failure)
on
Receiving data on some port
on
External pilot synchronization is active
off
Internal clock source is selected
- - - - -
Stereo encoder error - pilot tone present but does not meet
the specification required. Switch the RDS encoder to internal
clock source.
2.2 Rear Panel
ETHERNET USB OUTPUT INPUT GPIO12V DC
LOOP SIDE
Connector or element
Desctiption
12V DC Power Supply
Power supply connector. See section 3.3 for details.
Ethernet
Ethernet RJ-45 connector.
Use a standard (direct) cat 5 Ethernet cable for connection to the Ethernet switch, router or wall-socket.
The Ethernet control includes internal website (referenced as “Port 2”) and two independent user
configurable general purpose ports (referenced as “Port 3” and “Port 4”) designated for remote control via
TCP or UDP protocol.
The encoder operates also with no cable connected.
USB
USB standard B type connector. This port is referenced as “Port 1”.
Use the USB for initial setup of the encoder or for its local control.
The encoder operates also with no cable connected.
Output BNC
RDS signal output, modulated at 57 kHz subcarrier.
If the Loop/Side switch is set to the LOOP position, the Output is a sum of the RDS signal and the signal fed
to the Input BNC connector.
Input BNC
Optional input for synchronization to the pilot tone or for mixing the RDS signal with existing modulation
signal.
Loop/Side switch
Allows the input signal to be added to the output signal. See sections 3.1 and 3.2 for details.
GPIO
Optional logical inputs for direct control of some RDS services (TA, PROGRAM).
See the Technical manual for details. The connector is a standard 6-pin PS/2 type.