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Superior Broadcast SBFM100SS Transmitter User Manual
Superior Boadcast SBFM100SS Transmitter
TEX30/50/100/150/300/502/702-LCD
ELETTRONICA
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User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Preliminary Instructions 1
2. Warranty 1
3. First Aid 2
3.1 Treatment of electrical shocks 2
3.2 Treatment of electrical Burns 2
4. General Description 3
4.1 Unpacking 3
4.2 Features 3
4.3 Frontal Panel Description 5
4.4 Rear Panel Description 6
4.5 Connectors Description 7
4.6 Technical Description 9
5. Quick guide for installation and use 10
5.1 Preparation 10
5.2 First power-on and setup 12
5.3 Operation 14
5.4 Management Firmware 16
5.5 Optional Function 22
 6. Identication and Access to the Modules 24
 6.1  Identication of the Modules 24
7. Working Principles 28
7.1 TEX30/50/00/50/300/502/702LCD Common Parts 28
7.2 TEX30LCD Different Parts 29
7.3 TEX50/100/50LCD Different Parts 30
7.4 TEX300LCD Different Parts 32
7.5 TEX502/702LCD Different Parts 33

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1. Preliminary Instructions
• General Warnings
This equipment should only be operated, installed and
maintained by “trained” or “qualied” personnel who are familiar
with risks involved in working on electric and electronic circuits.
“Trained” means personnel who have technical knowledge of
equipment operation and who are responsible for their own
safety and that of other unqualied personnel placed under
their supervision when working on the equipment.
“Qualified” means personnel who are trained in and
experienced with equipment operation and who are
responsible for their own safety and that of other unqualied
personnel placed under their supervision when working on
the equipment.
WARNING: Residual voltage may be present inside
the equipment even when the ON/OFF switch is set to
Off. Before servicing the equipment, disconnect the
power cord or switch off the main power panel and
make sure the safety earth connection is connected.
Some service situations may require inspecting the
equipment with live circuits. Only trained and qualied
personnel may work on the equipment live and shall be
assisted by a trained person who shall keep ready to
disconnect power supply at need.
R.V.R. Television shall not be liable for injury to persons or
damage to property resulting from improper use or operation
by trained/untrained and qualied/unqualied persons.
WARNING: The equipment is not water resistant.
Any water entering the enclosure might impair proper
operation. To prevent the risk of electrical shock or
re, do not expose this equipment to rain, dripping or
moisture.
Please observe local codes and re prevention rules when
installing and operating this equipment.
WARNING: This equipment contains exposed
live parts involving an electrical shock hazard. Always
disconnect power supply before removing any covers
or other parts of the equipment.
Ventilation slits and holes are provided to ensure reliable
operation and prevent overheating; do not obstruct or
cover these slits. Do not obstruct the ventilation slits under
any circumstances. The product must not be incorporated
in a rack unless adequate ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions are followed closely.
WARNING: This equipment can radiate
radiofrequency energy and, if not installed in compliance
with manual instructions and applicable regulations,
may cause interference with radio communications.
WARNING: This equipment is tted with earth
connections both in the power cord and for the chassis.
Make sure both are properly connected.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.
The specications and data contained herein are provided
for information only and are subject to changes without
prior notice. R.V.R. Television disclaims all warranties,
express or implied.While R.V.R. Television attempts to
provide accurate information, it cannot accept responsibility
or liability for any errors or inaccuracies in this manual,
including the products and the software described herein.
R.V.R. Television reserves the right to make changes to
equipment design and/or specications and to this manual
at any time without prior notice.
• Notice concerning product intended purpose and use
limitations.
This product is a radio transmitter suitable for frequency-
modulation audio radio broadcasting. Its operating
frequencies are not harmonised in designated user countries.
Before operating this equipment, user must
obtain a licence to use radio spectrum from the
competent authority in the designated user country.
Operating frequency, transmitter power and other
characteristics of the transmission system are subject to
restrictions as specied in the licence.
2. Warranty
La R.V.R. Television warrants this product to be free from
defects in workmanship and its proper operation subject to
the limitations set forth in the supplied Terms and Conditions.
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as purchase
of the product or acceptance of the order acknowledgement
imply acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.
For thelatest updatedterms and conditions,please visit ourweb
site at WWW.RVR.IT. The web site may be modied, removed
or updated for any reason whatsoever without prior notice.
The warranty will become null and void in the event the
product enclosure is opened, the product is physically
damaged, is repaired by unauthorised persons or is used for
purposes other than its intended use, as well as in the event
of improper use, unauthorised changes or neglect.
In the event a defect is found, follow this procedure:
1 Contact the seller or distributor who sold the equipment;
provide a description of the problem or malfunction for
the event a quick x is available.
Sellers and Distributors can provide the necessary
information to troubleshoot the most frequently encountered
problems. Normally, Sellers and Distributors can offer a
faster repair service than the Manufacturer would. Please
note that Sellers can pinpoint problems due to wrong
installation.
2 If your Seller cannot help you, contact R.V.R. Television
and describe the problem; if our staff deems it
appropriate, you will receive an authorisation to return
the equipment along with suitable instructions;
3 When you have received the authorisation, you may
return the unit. Pack the unit carefully before shipment;
use the original packaging whenever possible and seal
the package perfectly. The customer bears all risks of
loss (i.e., R.V.R. shall not be liable for loss or damage)
until the package reaches the R.V.R. factory. For this
reason, we recommend insuring the goods for their full
value. Returns must be sent on a C.I.F. basis (PREPAID)
to the address stated on the authorisation as specied
by the R.V.R. Service Manager.
IMPORTANT
The lightning ash with arrowhead, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence
of dangerous voltage that may constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the equipment.
1. Preliminary Instructions
• General foreword The equipment in object is to considering for uses,
installation and maintenance from “trained” or “qualied” staff, they conscious
of the risks connected to operate on electronic and electrical circuits electrical.
The “trained” denition means staff with technical knowledge about the use of
the equipment and with responsibility regarding the own safety and the other
not qualied staff safety place under his directed surveillance in case of works
on the equipment. The “qualied” denition means staff with instruction and
experience about the use of the equipment and with responsibility regarding
the own safety and the other not qualied staff safety place under his directed
surveillance in case of works on the equipment.
WARNING: The machine can be equipped with an ON/OFF switch
which could not remove completely voltages inside the machine. It is
necessary to have disconnected the feeding cord, or to have switched
off the control panel, before to execute technical operations, making sure
himself that the safety connection to ground is connected. The technical
interventions that expect the equipment inspection with circuits under
voltage must be carry out from trained and qualied staff in presence of
a second trained person that it is ready to intervene removing voltage in
case of need.
Superior Broadcast doesn’t assume responsibility for injury or damage
resulting from improper procedures or practices by untrained/unqualied
personnel in the handling of this unit.
WARNING: The equipment is not water resistant and an inltration could
seriously compromise its correct operation. In order to prevent res or
electric shocks, do not expose the equipment to rain, inltrations or
humidity.
Please observe all local codes and re protection standards during installation
and use of this unit.
WARNING: The equipment has to its inside exposed parts to risk of electric
shock, always disconnect power before opening covers or removing any part
of this unit.
Fissures and holes are supplied for the ventilation in order to assure a reliable
efcacy of the product that for protect itself from excessive heating, these
ssures do not have to be obstructed or to be covered. The ssures doesn’t be
obstructed in no case. The product must not be incorporated in a rack, unless
it is supplied with a suitable ventilation or that the manufacturer’s instructions
are been followed.
WIRING: This equipment can irradiate radio frequency energyand if it’s
not installed following the instructions contained in the manual and local
regulations it could generate interferences in radio communications
WIRING: This device has a connection to ground on the power cord and
on the chassis. Check that they are correctly connected.
Operate with this device in a residential ambient can cause radio disturbs;
in this case, it can be demanded to the user to take adequate measures.
Specications and informations contained in this manual are furnished for
information only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and
should not be construed as a commitment by Superior Broadcast.
The Superior Broadcast assumes no responsability or liability for any errors
or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and
software described in it;and it reserves the right to modify the design and/
or the technical specications of the product and this manual without notice.
• Warning regarding the use designated and the use limitations of the
product.
This product is an transmitter radio indicated for the audio broadcasting
service in frequency modulation. It uses working frequencies that are not
harmonized in the states of designated user. The user of this product must
obtain from the Authority for spectrum management in the state of designated
user the appropriate authorization to use the radio spectrum, before putting
in exercise this equipment. The working frequency, the transmitter power, let
alone other specications of the transmission system are subject to limitation
and denited in the authorization obtained.
2. Warranty
Superior Broadcast guarantees absence of manufacturing defect and the
good operation for the products, within the provided terms and conditions.
Please read the terms carefully, because the purchase of the product or
acceptance of order conrmation, constitutes acceptance of the terms and
conditions. For the last legal terms and conditions, please visit our web site
www.sbp-tv.com) wich may also be changed, removed or updated for any
reason without prior notice. Warranty will be void in cases of opened products,
physical damage, misuse, modication, repair by unauthorised persons,
carelessness and using the product for other purpose than its intended use. In
case of defect, proceed like described in the following:
1. Contact the dealer or distributor where you purchased the unit.
Describe the problem and, so that a possible easy solution can be
detected.
Dealers and Distributors are supplied with all the information about problems
that may occur and usually they can repair the unit quicker than what the
manufacturer could do. Very often installing errors are discovered by dealers.
2. If your dealer cannot help you, contact Superior Broadcast and explain
the problem. If it is decided to return the unit to the factory, Superior
Broadcast will mail you a regular authorization with all the necessary
instructions to send back the goods;
3. When you receive the authorization, you can return the unit. Pack it
carefully for the shipment, preferably using the original packing and seal
the package perfectly. The customer always assumes the risks of loss
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Superior Broadcast. is never responsible for damage or loss), until the
package reaches R.V.R. premises. For this reason, we suggest you to insure
the goods for the whole value. Shipment must be effected C.I.F. (PREPAID)
to the address specied by Superior Broadcast’s service manager on the
authorization
DO NOT RETURN UNITS WITHOUT OUR
AUTHORIZATION AS THEY WILL BE REFUSED
4 Be sure to enclose a written technical report where mention all the
problems found and a copy of your original invoice establishing the starting
date of the warranty.
Replacement and warranty parts may be ordered from the following address.
Be sure to include the equipment model and serial number as well as part
description and part number.
Superior Broadcast
18208 Preston Rd, Suite D9-297
Dallas, TX 75252
Tel: [phone]
3. First Aid
The personnel employed in the installation, use and maintenance of the
device, shall be familiar with theory and practice of rst aid.
3.1 Treatment of electrical shocks
3.1.1 If the victim is not responsive
Follow the A-B-C’s of basic life support.
• Place victim at on his backon a hard surface.
• Open airway: lift up neck, push forehead back
(Figure 1).
Figure 1
• clear out mouth if necessary and observe for breathing
• if not breathing, begin articial breathing (Figure 2): tilt head,
pinch nostrils, make airtight seal, four quick full breaths
Remember mouth to mouth resuscitation must be commenced as
soon as possible.
Figure 2
• Check carotid pulse (Figure 3); if pulse is absent, begin
articial circulation (Figure 4) depressing sternum (Figure 5).
Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 5
• In case of only one rescuer, 15 compressions alternated to two
breaths.
• If there are two rescuers, the rythm shall be of one brath each 5
compressions.
• Do not interrupt the rythm of compressions when the second
person is giving breath.
• Call for medical assistance as soon as possible.
3.1.2 If victim is responsive
• Keep them warm.
• Keep them as quiet as possible.
• Loosen their clothing (a reclining position is recommended).
• Call for medical help as soon as possible.
3.2 Treatment of electrical Burns
3.2.1 Extensive burned and broken skin
• Cover area with clean sheet or cloth.
• Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of
clothing, or apply any salve or ointment.
• Treat victim for shock as required.
• Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
• If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
If medical help will not be available within an hour and the victim is conscious
and not vomiting, give him a weak solution of salt and soda: 1 level teaspoonful
of salt and 1/2 level teaspoonful of baking soda to each quart of water (neither
hot or cold).
Allow victim to sip slowly about 4 ounces (half a glass) over a period of 15
minutes.
Discontinue uid if vomiting occurs.
DO NOT give alcohol.
3.2.2 Less severe burns
• Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleansed available
cloth article.
• Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of
clothing, or apply salve or ointment.
• Apply clean dry dressing if necessary.
• Treat victim for shock as required.
• Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
• If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.

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4. General Description
The TEX30/50/100/150/300/502/702LCD, manufactured by R.V.R. Elettronica
SpA, are exciters for Frequency Modulated audio broadcasting in a frequency
modulation able to transmit in the band between 87.5 and 108 MHz, in step of 10
KHz, with an RF output power adjustable up to a maximum of 30, 50, 100, 150,
300, 500 and 700 W respectively into a 50 Ohm standard load.
The TEX30/50/100/150/300/502/702LCD are designed to being contained into a
19” rack box of 2HE.
4.1 Unpacking
The package contains:
1 TEX30LCD, TEX50LCD, TEX100LCD, TEX150LCD, TE300LCD, TEX502LCD
or TEX702LCD
1 User Manual
1 Mains power cables
The following accessories are also available from Your R.V.R. Dealer:
• Accessories, spare parts and cables
4.2 Features
These exciters contain a low-pass lter that reduces the harmonic emission to
provided for by international standards (CCIR, FCC or ETSI) and can be connected
directly to the antenna.
Two major features of TEX30/50/100/150/300/502/702LCD are compact design
and user-friendliness. Design is based on a modular concept: the different functions
are performed by modules that, for the most part, are connected through male and
facilitates maintenance and module replacement.
The RF power section of the TEX30LCD features a MOSFET module delivering
up to 30W output power, the TEX50/100/150LCD features a MOSFET module
delivering up to 150W output power, the TEX300LCD features a MOSFET module
delivering up to 300W output power, whereas the TEX502LCD features two
MOSFET modules with up to 350 W output power each; the TEX702LCD features
a MOSFET module delivering up to 800W output power
Operating frequency stability is ensured by a temperature-compensated reference
oscillator and is maintained by a PLL (Phase Locked Loop) system. The exciters
will go into frequency lock within 30 seconds after power-on.
The TEX30/50/100/150/300/502/702LCD can operate throughout the frequency
bank with no need for calibration or set-up.

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An LCD on the front panel and a push-button board provide for user interfacing
with the microprocessor control system, which offers the following features:
• Output power setup.
• Operating frequency setup.
• Power output enable/disable.
• Power Good feature (User-selectable output power alarm threshold).
• Measurement and display of transmitter operating parameters.
• Communication with external devices such as programming or telemetry
systems via RS232 serial interface or I2C.
Four LEDs on the front panel provide the following status indications: ON, LOCK,
FOLDBACK and RF MUTE.
The exciters have an input for the external 24 Vcc supply. This auxiliary supply
source, that can be realized by the user with the help of rescue batteries, is
automatically used in case of AC voltage absence.
The exciter management rmware is based on a menu system. User has four
navigation buttons available to browse submenus: ESC , , , ed ENTER.
The rear panel features the mains input connectors, as well as audio input
connectors and RF output connector, telemetry connector, protection fuses and
two inputs for signals modulated onto subcarriers by suitable external coders, such
as RDS (Radio Data System) signals commonly used in Europe.

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4.3 Frontal Panel Description
[1] AIR FLOW Air ow for the forced ventilation.
[2] ON Green LED, lit when the exciter is working.
[3] LOCK Green led, lit when the PLL is locked on the working frequency.
[4] FOLDBACK Yellow LED, lit when the foldback function is operating (automatic
reduction of the delivered RF power).
[5] R.F. MUTE Yellow LED, lit when the exciter’s power output is inhibited by an
external interlock command.
[6] CONTRAST Display contrast adjusting trimmer (on the top of the equipment).
[7] ESC Push button to exit from a menu.
[8] Push button to move in the menu system and to modify the
parameters.
[9] Push button to move in the menu system and to modify the
parameters.
[10] ENTER Push button to conrm a parameter and to enter in a menu.
[11] DISPLAY Liquid crystals display.
[12] POWER ON/OFF switch.

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4.4 Rear Panel Description
[1] PLUG VDE plug for mains supply.
[2] VENTOLA Fan for the forced ventilation of the exciter.
[3] R.F. OUTPUT RF output connector, N-type, 50Ω.
[4] 24 VDC IN- External 24Vdc supply input. Negative (black). Only for
TEX30/50/100/150LCD.
[5] 24 VDC IN- External 24Vdc supply input. Positive (red). Only for TEX30/
50/100/150LCD.
[6] INTERLOCK OUT Connettore BNC di interlock in uscita: quando l’eccitatore
entra in modalità stand-by, il conduttore centrale,
normalmente ottante, viene posto a massa
[7] FWD EXT. AGC Trimmer for the control of the delivered power in function of
the FWD fold input.
[8] RFL EXT. AGC Trimmer for the control of the delivered power in function of
the RFL fold input.
[9] REMOTE DB15 connector for telemetry of the machine.
[10] GSM ANT Reserved for Future Uses - SMA connector for GSM
Antenna.
[11] PHASE ADJ Pilot tone phase adjustment trimmer.
[12] MODE/MPX IMP Dip-switch to set the operation mode (STEREO or MONO)
and the MPX input impedance, 50Ω or 10kΩ.
[13] SCA/RDS BNC connector, SCA/RDS unbalanced input.
[14] MPX BNC connector, MPX unbalanced input.
[15] MPX ADJ Adjustment trimmer for MPX input.
[16] SCA/RDS ADJ Adjustment trimmer for SCA/RDS input.
[17] RIGHT ADJ Adjustment trimmer for the Right channel input.
[18] RIGHT XLR connector, balanced Right channel input.
[19] FUSE BLOCK Fuse carrier.Use a screwdriver to access the fuse.
[20] R.F. TEST RF test output, approx. 13 dBm wrt the RF output power
level. Not suitable for spectral analysis.
[21] MODEM DB9 connector connected to GSM modem (only with
telemetry option).
[22] I
2
C BUS Normally not used, or used for customized functions (only
with telemetry option).
[23] RS232 DB9 connector for direct serial communication or modem
(only with telemetry option).
[24] SERVICE DB9 connector for interconnection with other devices
and for factory parameters programming (only for factory
programming).
[25] EXT REF 10MHz Fine regulation trimmer for frequency transmission.
Optionally, Sync signal input BNC connector for external
devices.
[26] PREEMPHASIS Dip-switch to set the preenphasys at 50 or 75 μs. The
preenphasys setting is relevant only for the Left and Right
inputs in stereo mode and for the mono input in mono mode,

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while MPX input is unaffected by this setting.
[27] 19 kHz PILOT OUT BNC output for the 19 kHz pilot tone. This can be used for
external devices (e.g. RDS coders) synchronization.
[28] SCA2 BNC connector, SCA2 unbalanced input.
[29] SCA2 ADJ Adjustment trimmer for SCA2 input.
[30] LEFT-MONO ADJ Adjustment trimmer for Left-Mono channel input.
[31] LEFT-MONO XLR connector, balanced Left-Mono channel input.
[32] IMPEDANCE Dip-switch to set the balanced input impedance, 600Ω or
10kΩ.
4.5 Connectors Description
4.5.1 RS232
Type: Female DB9
1 NC
2 SDA
3 SCL
4 NC
5 GND
6 NC
7 NC
8 NC
9 NC
4.5.2 Service (for programming of factory parameters)
Type: Female DB9
1 NC
2 TX_D
3 RX_D
4 Internally connected with 6
5 GND
6 Internally connected with 4
7 Internally connected with 8
8 Internally connected with 7
9 NC
4.5.3 I
2
C Bus
Type: Male DB9
1 NC
2 TX_D
3 RX_D
4 Internally connected with 6
5 GND
6 Internally connected with 4
7 Internally connected with 8
8 Internally connected with 7
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4.5.4 Left
(MONO) / Right
Type: Female XLR
1 GND
2 Positive
3 Negative
4.5.5 Remote
Type: Female DB15
Pin Name Type Meaning
1 Interlock IN By passes power if closed at GND
2 Ext AGC FWD IN Ext. signal,1-12V, for power
limitation (AGC)
3 GND Ground
4 SDA IIC I/O IIC communication serial data
5 VPA Tlm ANL OUT PA power supply voltage 3,9V F.S.
6 FWD Tlm ANL OUT Forward power 3,9V F.S.
7 Power Good DIG OUT Open collector, enabled whenpower
exceeds the set threshold
8 GND Ground
9 GND Ground
10 Ext AGC RFL IN Ext. signal.,1-12V, for power
limitation (AGC)
11 SCL IIC I/O IIC communication clock
12 IPA Tlm ANL OUT PA power supply current 3,9V F.S.
13 RFL Tlm ANL OUT Reected power 3,9V F.S.
14 On cmd DIG IN One grounded pulse (500 ms)
enables power supply
15 OFF cmd DIG IN One grounded pulse (500 ms)
disables power supply

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4.6 Technical Description
Parameters
TEX30LCD TEX50LCD TEX100LCD TEX150LCD TEX300LCD TEX502LCD TEX702LCD
GENERALS
Rated output power 30W 50W 100W 150W 300W 500W 700W
Frequency range
Operational Mode
Modulation type
Primary Power
80 ÷ 260 Vac or 24
AC Power Consumption 130 VA / 70W 200 VA /100W 330 VA / 212 W 440 VA / 260 W 560 VA / 520 W 970VA / 940W 1280VA / 1240W
Phisical Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight 7 kg 8,5 kg 8,5 kg 8,5 kg 9,5 kg 10 kg 10 kg
Environmental Working Conditions
Cooling
Frequency programmability
Frequency stability
Pre-emphasis mode
Spurious & harmonic suppression
Asynchronous AM S/N ratio ≥ 65 dB (typical 70)
Synchronous AM S/N ratio ≥ 50 dB (typical 60)
MONO OPERATION
S/N FM Ratio
Frequency Response
Total Harmonic Distortion
Intermodulation distortion
MPX OPERATION
Composite S/N FM Ratio
Frequency Response
Total Harmonic Distortion
Intermodulation distortion
INTERNAL STEREO CODER
OPERATION
Stereo S/N FM Ratio
Frequency Response
Total Harmonic Distortion
Intermodulation distortion
Stereo separation
AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS
Left / Right
MPX unbalanced/RDS
SCA/RDS
OTHER CONNECTORS
RF Output
RF Monitor
Pilot output
Interlock Input
STANDARD COMPLIANCE
Safety
EMC
Radio
BNC (- 30dBr referred to RF output )
BNC (1Vpp)
BNC
> 50 dB 30 Hz ÷ 15 kHz (typical 55 dB)
XLR balanced; Impedance: 10 k or 600 ohm; Level: -13 to +13 dBu
BNC unbalanced; Impedance: 10 k or 50 ohm; Level: -13 to +13 dBu
2 x BNC unbalanced; Impedance: 10 k; Level: -8 to +13 dBu
N (50 ohm)
< 0.1% 30Hz ÷ 53kHz
< 0.05% with 1 kHz and 1,3 kHz tones
> 75 dB RMS (typical 78dB)
± 0.5 dB 30 Hz ÷ 15 kHz
< 0.05% 30 Hz ÷ 15 kHz
≤ 0.03% with 1 kHz and 1,3 kHz tones
> 80 dB RMS (typical 85 dB)
< ± 0.5 dB 30Hz ÷ 15kHz (typical ± 0.2 dB)
< 0.1 % 30 Hz ÷ 15 kHz (typical 0.07 %)
< 0.02 % with 1 kHz and 1,3 kHz tones
> 80 dB RMS (typical 85 dB)
± 0.2 dB 30Hz ÷ 53kHz / ± 0.5 dB 53kHz ÷ 100 kHz
EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08)
EN 301 489-11 V1.2.1 (2002-11)
EN 302 018-2 V1.2.1 (2005-06)
80 ÷ 260 Vac
-10 ÷ +50 °C / 95% relative Humidity non condensing
Forced, with internal fan
From software, with 10 kHz steps
±1 ppm
≥ 50 dB (typical 55)
EN 60215:1989
EN60215/A1:1992-07
EN60215/A2:1994-09
≥ 50 dB (typical 58)
FCC -CCIR - OIRT - JPN
0/50 (CCIR) μS, 75 (FCC) μS
<75 dBc (80 typical)
≥ 60 dB (typical 65)
Mono, Stereo, Multiplex
F3E
483 x 88 x 394 mm
115 / 230 ±15% or 28 Vdc
≥ 60 dB (typical 68)

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5. Quick guide for installation and use
This section provides a step-by-step description of equipment installation and
conguration procedure. Follow these procedures closely upon rst power-on
and each time any change is made to general conguration, such as when anew
transmission station is added or the equipment is replaced.
Once the desired conguration has been set up, no more settings are required
for normal operation; at each power-up (even after an accidental shutdown),
the equipment defaults to the parameters set during the initial conguration
procedure.
The topics covered in this section are discussed at greater length in the next
sections, with detailed descriptions of all hardware and rmware features and
capabilities. Please see the relevant sections for additional details.
IMPORTANT: When conguring and testing the transmitter in which the equipment
is integrated, be sure to have the Final Test Table supplied with the equipment ready
at hand throughout the whole procedure; the Final Test Table lists all operating
parameters as set and tested at the factory.
5.1 Prepation
5.1.1 Preliminary checks
Unpack the exciter and immediately inspect it for transport damage. Ensure that
all connectors are in perfect condition.
The main fuse can be accessed from the outside on the rear panel. Extract the
fuse carrier with a screwdriver to check its integrity or for replacement, if necessary.
The fuse to be used is this type:
Fusibile principale
TEX30LCD
@ 90÷260 Vac (1x) 3.15A tipo 5x20
TEX50/100/150LCD
@ 230 Vac/115 Vac (1x) 6.3A tipo 5x20
TEX300/502/702LCD
@ 230 Vac/115 Vac (1x) 8A tipo 5x20
Table 5.1: Fuses
Provide for the following (applicable to operating tests and putting into service):
√ Single-phase 230 VAC or 115 VAC (-15% / +10%) mains power supply for
TEX50/100/150LCD, or 80÷260 VAC full-range mains power supply for TEX30/
300/502/702LCD, with adequate earth connection.
√ For operating tests only: dummy load with 50 Ohm impedance and adequate

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capacity (30W for TEX30LCD, 50W for TEX50LCD, 100W for TEX100LCD,
150W for TEX150LCD, 300W for TEX300LCD, 500W for TEX502LCD or 700W
for TEX702LCD as a minimum).
√ Connection cable kit including:
• Mains power cable
• Coaxial cable with BNC connectors for interlock signal connection
• RF cable for output to load / antenna (50 Ohm coaxial cable with N-type
connector)
• Audio cables between transmitter and audio sources.
5.1.2 Connections
Connect the RF output of the transmitter to the antenna cable or a dummy load
capable of dissipating amplier output power. To begin with, set exciter to minimum
output power and switch it off.
Connect the transmitter INTERLOCK IN input to the matching INTERLOCK OUT
output tted on R.V.R. Elettronica equipment to act as hybrid couplers. If your
equipment is a different brand, identify an equivalent output.
Figure 5.2: connections with amplier
WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Never handle the RF output connector
when the equipment is powered on and no load is connected. Injury or death
may result.
Ensure that the POWER switch on the front panel of TEX30/50/100/150/300/502/
702LCD is set to “OFF”.

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The exciter has two switches: one is embedded in VDE socket for mains power
cord and interrupts all mains power supply of the machine, while the second is on
the front panel and acts by inhibiting the switching power supply of the machine.
Connect the mains power cable to the MAINS connector on the rear panel.
Note: the mains must be equipped with adequate earth connection properly
connected to the equipment. This is a pre-requisite for ensuring operator safety
and correct operation.
Connect the audio and RDS/SCA signals from user’s sources to the transmitter
input connectors.
5.2 First power-on and setup
Seguire le istruzioni riportate di seguito nel caso di prima accensione o dopo aver
effettuato un cambiamento alla congurazione dell’eccitatore nel quale questo
componente è integrato.
Note : Standard factory settings are RF output power off (Pwr OFF) and regulated
output power set to upper limit (unless otherwise specied by customer).
5.2.1 Power-on
When you have performed all of the connections described in the previous
paragraph, power on the exciter using the suitable power switch on the front
panel.
5.2.2 Power check
Ensure that the ON LED turns on. Equipment name should appear briey on the
display, followed by forward power and modulation readings. If the RF output is
disabled, those readings will be zero.
When the PLL locks to operating frequency, the LOCK LED will turn on.
5.2.3 How to enable the RF output
Check output power level and set it to maximum level (unless it has already been
set) from the Power Setup menu that you will have accessed by pressing the
following sequence of key: ESC (opens Default Menu) ⇒ENTER (hold down for
2 seconds) ⇒SET ⇒use keys to set bar to upper limit (gure 5.2 - menu 2).
Check the state of the Pwr output power by the Fnc menu. If it is set to OFF, press
ENTER to bring the selection to ON.

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5.2.4 Controllo del livello di potenza di uscita
Note: The exciter incorporates Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and output power is
modulated based on the power level set by the user and actual operating conditions,
such as temperature, reected power and other parameters. Please read section
5.3 for more details of RF power modulation.
Access the Power Setup Menu pressing the following keys in the order:
ESC (opens Default Menu) ⇒ENTER (hold down for 2 seconds)
Use the keys and in the SET menu to set exciter output power; the setting bar
at the side of SET provides a graphic indication of power setting; please consider
that the forward power readout provided on the display (FWD: xxxx W) reects
actual output power reading, which may be lower than regulated power supply
when Automatic Gain Control is running in power supply limitation mode
(please read section 5.3 about RF power supply modulation for more details).
Note: Output power may be set using the Pwr OFF control. In this condition, the
output power readout (Fwd) on the display will read 0 (zero); the SET bar will reect
any adjustments you make using the keys and provides a graphic indication of how
much power supply will be delivered the moment you return to Pwr On state.
5.2.5 Changing the Power Good alarm threshold
Change Forward Power Good alarm setting PgD from the Fnc menu as desired
(factory setting is 50%).
5.2.6 Setting equipment I2C address
Change the IIC address in the MIX (Miscellaneous) menu as desired (factory
setting is 01).
5.2.7 Adjustments and calibration
The only manual adjustments are the level adjustments and the audio mode
adjustment.
The rear panel holds the trimmers for all exciter inputs. Trimmer identication is
printed on the rear panel. Input sensitivity can be set within the limits set out in
the tables below through the trimmers:

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Input sensitivity:
Input Figure 6.2 Trimmer Sensitivity Notes
SCA1/
RDS [13] [16] - 8 ÷ +13 dBu
SCA2 [28] [29] - 8 ÷ +13 dBu
Input level for 7,5 kHz overall deviation
(- 20 dB)
MPX [14] [15] -13 ÷ +13 dBu
Left/
Mono [31] [30] -13 ÷ +13 dBu
Right [18] [17] -13 ÷ +13 dBu
Input level for 75 kHz overall deviation
(0 dB)
When setting input sensitivity, please consider that the default menu reports
instantaneous modulation level and an indicator provides a 75 kHz reading. To
ensure correct adjustment, apply a signal with the same level as user’s audio
broadcast maximum level and then adjust using the trimmer until instantaneous
deviation matches the 75 kHz reading.
To set subcarrier input levels, you may use the same procedure and option “x10”
available in the Fnc menu. With this option, modulation level is multiplied by a factor
of 10, which means that default menu bar meter reects a 7.5 kHz deviation.
A special menu with separate indications of Left and Right channel levels and
relating indicators of nominal levels for maximum deviation (75 kHz) is provided.
• Preemphasis:
ON
1
2
3
4
50 ms
ON
1
2
3
4
75 ms
• L and R (XLR type) input impedance:
Switch 1: R XLR input impedance, ON = 600 W, OFF = 10 kW
Switch 2: L XLR input impedance, ON = 600 W, OFF = 10 kW
• MPX input operation mode/impedance:
Switch 1: Mode of operation ON = Mono, OFF = Stereo
Switch 2: MPX input impedance, ON = 50 W, OFF = 10 kW
5.3 Operation
NOTE: For better clarity, only the typical screens of TEX702LCD are reported
below. TEX30/50/100/150/300/502LCD screens look the same except that full
scale values are different.
1) Power on the exciter and ensure that the ON light turns on. Equipment name
should appear briey on the display, quickly followed by modulation and
forward power readings (Menu 1), provided that the exciter is delivering output
power.
ON
1 2
ON
1 2

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Menu 1
1b) To modify power level setting, hold down the ENTER button until opening
the power setup menu.
The edit screen will look like this:
Menu 2
Next to SET indication, a bar provides a graphic display of preset output power.
The lled portion of the bar is proportional to set power level.
Example
100% potenza di uscita Barra piena
≅700W in uscita
(mod.TEX702LCD)
≅500W in uscita
(mod.TEX502LCD)
≅300W in uscita
(mod.TEX300LCD)
≅150W in uscita
(mod.TEX150LCD)
≅100W in uscita
(mod.TEX100LCD)
≅50W in uscita
(mod.TEX50LCD)
≅30W in uscita
(mod.TEX30LCD)
25% potenza di uscita 1/4 della barra
≅175W in uscita
(mod.TEX702LCD)
≅125W in uscita
(mod.TEX502LCD)
≅75W in uscita
(mod.TEX300LCD)
≅700W in uscita
(mod.TEX702LCD)
≅37,5W in uscita
(mod.TEX150LCD)
≅25W in uscita
(mod.TEX100LCD)
≅12,5W in uscita
(mod.TEX50LCD)
≅7,5W in uscita
(mod.TEX30LCD)

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The bottom line provides instantaneous power reading (700W for TEX702LCD
shown here), press button to increase level, press to decrease it. When
you have achieved the desired level, press ENTER to conrm and exit the default
menu. Please note that the setting is stored automatically; in other words, if you
press ESC or do not press any keys before the preset time times out, the latest
power level set will be retained.
NOTE: This feature prevents the equipment from delivering maximum power
as soon as output is enabled from menu 4, or in the event the equipment is
already set to ON when you energise it.
2) Ensure that the equipment is not in a locked-out state. Press ESC to call up
the selection screen (menu 3). Highlight Fnc and press ENTER to conrm and
access the selected menu (menu 4).
If PWR is set to OFF, i.e. power output is disabled, move cursor to PWR. Press
ENTER and label will switch to ON, i.e. power output is enabled.
Press ESC twice to go back to the default menu (menu 1).
3) Fine tune power setting from menu 2 (see description of item 1b) until achieving
the desired value.
WARNING: Equipment is capable of delivering more than rated output power
(30/50/100/150/300/500/700 W for TEX30/50/100/150/300/502/702LCD
respectively); however, never exceed the specied power rating.
NOTE: If power is set to 0 W in the Power Setup Menu, the INTERLOCK OUT
contact is activated and any external appliances connected to it are immediately
inhibited.
Next, you can review all operating parameters of the equipment through the
management rmware.
Normally, the equipment can run unattended. Any alarm condition is handled
automatically by the safety system or is signalled by the LED indicators on the
panel or by display messages.
NOTE: Standard factory settings are output power set to upper limit (unless
otherwise specied by customer) and OFF.
5.4 Management Firmware
The equipment features an LCD with two lines by 16 characters that displays a
set of menus. The gure below provides an overview of equipment menus.
The symbols listed below appear in the left portion of the display as appropriate:
(Cursor) - Highlights selected (i.e. accessible) menu.
(Filled arrow) - Editable parameter marker. This symbol appears in menus that
take up more than two lines to aid browsing.
(Three empty arrows) - Parameter is being edited.