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Transmitter Series R&S NR8200
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R&S NR82xx CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
INSTALLATION 3
OPERATION 5
MAINTENANCE 6
TROUBLESHOOTING 7
SERVICING 8
APPENDIX 9
CHAPTER 1
SAFETY
Printed in Germany
CONTENTS
This manual is part of the documentation for the NR8000 transmitter family from
Rohde & Schwarz. Each transmitter and each individual transmitter component is de-
scribed in its own dedicated manual. The individual manuals for the transmitter family are
modular in design and adapted to each other.
Structure
Each component of a transmitter is described in its own manual in enough detail that the
component can be used (insofar as it is good practice) as an individual unit. The transmitter
manual, which is the central and overarching part of the total documentation, describes all
the steps involved in installing, starting up, operating and maintaining a transmitter. At cer-
tain places in the transmitter manual, reference will be made to the appropriate component
manuals. Similarly the component manuals will make reference to the transmitter manual if
the component is to be used as a module of the transmitter.
Contents
The manuals in the transmitter family describe all the steps involved in installing, starting
up, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and servicing the transmitter or a component.
The appendix contains the interface descriptions and the technical documentation.
All manuals are identically formatted for greater clarity. Sections which are not relevant to
a particular manual are included for the sake of form, but left blank.
Safety
All skilled personnel working with a transmitter or its components have a duty to read the
associated manuals and to follow the safety measures described in the Safety section and
at appropriate points in the manual. The transmitter and the individual components of the
transmitter must be used in accordance with the intended use and regulations. All activities
connected with the transmitter or individual transmitter components must be carried out by
skilled personnel. If activities require additional qualifications, this is indicated at the appro-
priate locations in the manual.
A "warning triangle" indicates potential hazards. The degree of danger is indicated by dif-
ferent key words next to the warning symbol.
Instructions are presented as numbered steps; the results after the instructions are indent-
ed.
Notes are preceded by the word "Note". They contain additional information and tips intend-
ed to make your work easier.
All other formatting options are intended to improve clarity and are self-explanatory.
ATTENTION!
The safety regulations specified in this manual must always be complied with.
All electrical installation and connection work must be carried out by appropriately skilled
personnel only.
When equipping operating rooms and installing or using electrical equipment, the na-
tional and international safety regulations and recommendations must be observed.
These include, for example:
Protective measures for the prevention of accidents
Protection against overvoltages
Isolation of electrical systems
Grounding of electrical systems
Type and laying of electrical lines and cables
Regulations for special operating rooms and systems.
When installing the transmitter rack the country-specific rules for the prevention of acci-
dents must be observed, for instance with regard to the following:
Crushing hazard when working beneath suspended loads
Fall hazards when working on ladders
Risk of injury when lifting heavy loads.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used when installations or repairs are be-
ing carried out. Depending on the type of work it may be necessary to wear protective
clothing such as hard hats, safety gloves, eye protection, etc.
Instruments and equipment must not be operated unless their cabinets are closed. Ob-
serve the appropriate safety requirements when opening cabinets for service or repair
work.
An external power supply limiter must be used for disconnecting instruments and sys-
tems from the AC supply. In addition disconnect all external sources of power, i.e. all
measuring cables, extension cables and multipoint connectors (except for special ser-
vice connectors). Then wait a further 5 minutes until all capacitors are properly dis-
charged.
Additional information on liquid-cooled transmitters: When installing the cooling system
and filling it with coolant (pump and heat exchanger) the applicable regulations on work-
ing with hazardous products (coolant) must be observed; see section Material safety
data sheets under EC safety data sheet Antifrogen.
This section contains general safety instructions applying to all products manufactured or
sold by Rohde & Schwarz.
In accordance with IEC215 or EN60215, transmitter systems and their add-on equipment
must be operated under the responsibility of qualified technicians only.
All legal provisions must be observed as a prerequisite for operating radio equipment and
systems. The operator or its representative is responsible for compliance with these guide-
lines. In addition they must ensure that the training of the operating staff satisfies the coun-
try-specific requirements. These also include regular training sessions.
All Vrms > 30 V AC or V > 60 V DC voltages must be regarded as hazardous. When working
on voltages constituting a shock hazard, appropriate steps must be taken to exclude all
forms of risk. Working on live components is strictly forbidden. Work on live components is
only permitted in exceptional circumstances and in full compliance with special safety pre-
cautions.
It is quite possible for a transmitter to have several separate electrical circuits. Each of these
circuits is subject to the following requirements:
All electrical connections between the transmitter and the AC supply must comply with
the following conditions:
The transmitter can be disconnected at any time.
The transmitter can be prevented from being switched back on.
The transmitter is terminated with a fully protected power cable matched to the power
consumption.1
Ensure that phase rotation is correct (direction of rotation of fans!).
Service connectors
It is common practice to equip transmitters with a connector that carries voltage even when
the transmitter is turned off and that allows power to be supplied to test equipment or a sol-
dering iron. These connectors are identified, e.g. by an LED, and may only be used for the
aforementioned purposes.
The current rating of this connector is limited in line with the intended purpose. The con-
nector is not suitable for supplying power to heating equipment or large test sets.
The operator of the transmitter is responsible for adequate fuse protection (the connec-
tor is labeled with the maximum current).
The transmitter operator is responsible for implementing appropriate safety procedures
for any accessories that are not switched off when the power to the overall transmitter
is interrupted.
1 Obtain the specifications from this documentation and also adhere to the breaking capacity limits of the fuses
and automatic cutouts in the transmitter.
Attention! A transmitter normally has several independent power circuits, e.g. primary
circuit, power feed for accessories (central control unit, antenna changeover switch,
etc.) or a power feed for disabled connectors.
Ensure that electrical circuits are safe before doing any work. Disconnect any adjacent
live circuits to prevent accidental contact.
1 Grounding or shorting switches are not provided in all transmitter types. When a suitable grounding or shorting
device is not available, qualified staff must implement appropriate measures at their own discretion.
The antenna supply terminal must also be isolated when work has to be performed on
RF circuits.
Caution! It is possible for energy from active transmitters that are connected to the same
antenna via an RF diplexer, for example, to be fed back via the antenna cable.
It is absolutely forbidden to open a transmitter that has not been isolated from the AC
supply without having taken proper steps to prevent accidental contact with live electri-
cal circuits.
Because of the risks associated with touching live components, it is forbidden to operate
the equipment with its doors open, or when front panels or plug-in modules have been
removed, etc.
When the transmitter is turned on for internal measurements or repairs, ensure that haz-
ard warning signs are properly posted at the workplace to warn of hazards in compliance
with basic electrical rules and regulations.
Take suitable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to the area.
When the work has been completed, the transmitter must be closed and the manufac-
turer's safety measures relating to the protection against accidental contact must be re-
stored. The functionality of protective devices (e.g. interlocks) must be checked
immediately.
The equipment includes low-voltage circuits that may be fed from a power supply having
extremely low impedance (e.g. amplifier operating voltages). These circuits carry danger-
ously high levels of energy. At R&S we treat these circuits as constituting a shock hazard.
For safety reasons, any high-energy circuits in the operator area of the transmitter are not
accessible and are protected by covers. The cover has a label.
Dangerous short circuits between live terminals may occur when covers have been re-
moved from an operating transmitter. A short circuit causes an arc that can result in burns,
snow blindness and other injuries caused by the person's reaction to the shock.
Note Instances occurring in practice continue to show that a short circuit triggered by a metal
hand tool causes severe burns. A short circuit causes an arc and the rated output of the
power supply sets up continuous welding.
Exercise the same amount of caution for measurements on low impedance supplies,
e.g. for repair purposes or to optimize the power consumption of the transmitter, as you
would when performing measurements on supply voltages constituting a shock hazard.
If necessary the appropriate protective equipment will have to be installed.
Before opening a transmitter or removing a cover, switch off the energizing voltage and
wait a further 5 minutes until all capacitors are properly discharged.
Do not discharge capacitors by short-circuiting them.
High-energy RF circuits inside the transmitter or equipment are routed via conventional re-
movable RF connectors (e.g. type N). Depending on the output power of the transmitter, the
output ports of the equipment are equipped with screw-type or plug-in RF lines or ducts.
Where an RF cable or module carries high power, the connection point or the entire module
is tagged with the general danger warning label (yellow triangle with a black exclamation
mark).
4.3.2 RF Shielding
Life threatening field strengths exist in the interior of cables and modules that conduct RF.
RF cables must therefore never be disconnected when the equipment is operational and
modules must never be operated when they have been opened.
Transmitters and instruments supplied by Rohde & Schwarz are shielded so that even in
the immediate vicinity there is no danger from RF radiation when all RF lines are connected.
The field strengths comply with the specifications contained in EU directive 1999/519/EC
and the 26th ordinance to the German Federal Government's Emission Control Act of De-
cember 16, 1996 (26. BImSchV), Emission limit values for electrical and magnetic field
strengths of high frequency installations.
These low levels of field strength can only be guaranteed if all RF cables have been con-
nected and modules have been closed.
The transmitter system can only be operated when an operating or dummy antenna is
connected.
Do not disconnect any RF cables when the transmitter is operational.
1 Any attempt to operate the transmitter results in the emission of RF power. The disconnection of RF cables
will turn the RF produced by the transmitter off. Any such attempt to transmit RF can bring about the risk of
injury mentioned above, even if, as in the case of Rohde & Schwarz transmitters, technical measures are tak-
en to limit the seepage of RF to <60 s. It is also possible that the transmitter will be not turned off automatically
if a control unit (NETCCU 800) is faulty. The transmitter is not monitored while the control unit is booting up
and will not shut down automatically during this time.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that proper safety procedures related to the
presence of personnel and work on a transmitter that has been opened be strictly followed.
Every electrical circuit that is connected to a power supply of sufficient energy constitutes
a potential fire hazard, including radio transmitters. A fire safety concept for radio transmit-
ting equipment must therefore be established.
Operators must be trained in firefighting measures required for electrical installations and
this training must be repeated regularly. Training should satisfy the requirements of VDE
0132 and should be performed in consultation with the local fire department.
These statements apply to Germany. On-site preventive measures can reduce the danger
of fire to a large extent or prevent the spread of a fire as far as possible.
When the transmitter is being set up, the operator has to ensure that no flammable ma-
terials are stored in or attached to the area below or above the cable entry point.
Materials used to close openings to adjoining rooms must be flame-retardant.
Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g. self-contained breath-
ing apparatus with air bottle), even when flames are small or not evident.
Use only suitable fire extinguishers (e.g. CO2 extinguishers) for firefighting.
On the one hand, the need for the use of firefighting protective equipment results from the
fact that every fire produces extremely toxic and unnoticeable carbon monoxide. On the
other hand, the materials contained in the equipment and systems will produce toxic va-
pors, gases and dusts, such as sulfuric acid and hydrogen sulfide, hydrochloric acid, diox-
ins, hydrofluoric acid and beryllium oxide dust, when exposed to external flame and heat.
Note Equipment and modules with parts containing BeO ceramics must be labeled accordingly.
The following explanations apply:
Parts containing BeO ceramics do not present adverse health effects if used as directed.
However, improper handling can release BeO dust. BeO dust produces chronic pulmonary
damage (berylliosis) and prolonged inhalation of high doses can cause poisoning with
breathing impairment and subsequent death.
Achtung!
Hinweise zur Sicherheit beim Umgang mit Teilen aus Berylliumoxid-Keramik beachten!
Attention!
Observe safety instructions for handling parts made from beryllium oxide ceramics!
In the transmitter, every module that contains parts made from BeO ceramics is identified
by a warning sign and a label:
Berylliumoxid-Staub
Beryllium oxide dust
Ensure that bags are disposed of in accordance with national waste disposal regulations.
Devices containing BeO ceramics that have been unsoldered must be disposed of in the
same manner. All the manufacturers of parts containing BeO ceramics who are known to
Rohde & Schwarz offer to take back faulty parts without charge.
CHAPTER 2
Printed in Germany
CONTENTS
2 Specifications ................................................................................ 56
2.1 NR82xx Transmitters ....................................................................................56
2.2 Parallel Remote-Control Interface ...............................................................57
2.3 Performance Data for Cooling System .......................................................58
2.3.1 Internal Fan with Intake Air Supplied by an External Ventilation System ...58
2.3.2 Internal Fan with Air Supplied Through Rear Panel of Transmitter Rack ...59
2.3.3 External Fan with Air Supplied by an External Ventilation System (model
02 24 only) ..................................................................................................61
2.4 Performance Data for Fan Types ................................................................62
2.5 Protection of Electrical System ...................................................................62
2.5.1 Power Failure .............................................................................................62
2.5.2 Power Supply Faults ..................................................................................63
2.5.3 Damage on RF Output Side .......................................................................64
2.5.4 Protection Against Overvoltage from Antenna Cable .................................66
2.6 Protection of Air Supply ..............................................................................66
The R&S NR8200 FM transmitter family is used for transmitting broadcast signals in band
II (VHF).
Standard transmitter
Both the power class of the transmitter and its name depend on the number of built-in am-
plifiers:
R&S NR8205 2 5 kW
R&S NR8210 4 10 kW
R&S NR8215 6 15 kW
Note For reasons inherent in the design, there are differences in the way the R&S NR8215 is
configured compared to the other transmitters in the family. These differences are men-
tioned in the manual.
1) Power distribution
2) Transmitter control unit
3) Connections on transmitter top
4) Exciter
5) Output stage
6) RF connector
7) Test equipment
8) Cooling system in NR8210, NR8212 and NR8215 transmitters
9) Cooling system in NR8202, NR8205 and NR8207 transmitters
Fig. 2 R&S NR8215 transmitter - modules (here with optional fan silencer)
1) Power distribution
2) Transmitter control unit
3) Connections on transmitter top
4) Exciter
5) Output stage
6) RF connector
7) Test equipment (hidden behind absorber)
8) Cooling system (exhaust air duct and fan with silencer; intake air duct hidden on the right)
9) Absorber
10) Absorber cooling system (fan and intake/exhaust air ducts)
The R&S NR8200 transmitter consists of the following units and modules:
Power distribution
Main switch
Motor protection switches
Automatic line fuses
Power distribution board
Auxiliary power supply unit
Grounding bolt
Transmitter control unit
R&S NetCCU800
Rack controller
Connection panel
Exciter
Exciters (1 to 2)
Exciter switch (with exciter standby)
Output stage
Power splitter
Amplifiers (1 to 6)
Combiner
Absorber block
RF connecting cable
Directional couplers
Spare test interface for customer
RF connector
Cooling system
Intake air and exhaust air duct
Fan
Differential pressure gages
Temperature sensors (2) for intake and exhaust air
The R&S NR8215 transmitter contains the following equipment and modules compared to
the R&S NR8200 model:
Output stage
Absorber block with built-in cooling system
Multiple transmitters
A multiple transmitter consists of two transmitters built into a single rack. The transmitters
can be operated simultaneously and independently of one another, or optionally configured
as a 1+1 standby system.
1 2.5 kW
2 5 kW
Note The photograph below shows a 2 x 2.5 kW transmitter with exciter standby. The allocation
of the transmitter components is indicated by A and B.
Fig. 3 R&S NR8200 transmitter - multiple transmitter model 2 x 2.5 kW configured as 1+1 standby system
with NSU
Since a multiple transmitter has two independent transmitters built into one rack, all mod-
ules except the fan are included twice.
ATTENTION!
In a multiple transmitter the fan of both power distributions is supplied with current. This
means that both main switches have to be set to 0 in order to de-energize the fan connec-
tion. As a safety precaution the fan connection on the power distribution is fitted with a
cover.
Multiple racks
The second rack is mainly used to house the four or six additional amplifiers compared to
the corresponding standard transmitters. In the case of the 20 kW transmitter the 3 dB pow-
er coupler is also housed in the second rack. By contrast, due to design constraints this
power coupler is fitted on the transmitter top in the case of the 30 kW version.
1) Exciter
2) R&S NetCCU800
3) Rack controller
4) Four amplifiers per rack
1) Rack splitter
2) Preamplifier (hidden)
3) 3 dB power coupler for the two RF connectors
1) RF connector
2) Dummy antenna connector
1) Exciter
2) R&S NetCCU800
3) Rack controller
4) Six amplifiers per rack
Fig. 8 R&S NR8200 transmitter - 30 kW multiple rack with power coupler on the transmitter top
Since a multiple rack transmitter has one transmitter distributed between two racks, the
modules are arranged differently than in a standard transmitter and additional modules are
built in.
Left rack:
R&S NetCCU800
Additional 3 dB amplifier (since the exciter has to supply eight or twelve amplifiers
instead of the maximum six amplifiers in the case of a standard transmitter)
Additional 3 dB splitter (for dividing the exciter outputs between two racks)
Right rack (20 kW transmitter) or transmitter top (30 kW transmitter):
Additional 3 dB power coupler (for coupling the RF output power from the two racks)
RF connector for the absorber resistor on the power coupler
The power distribution is designed for max. 64 A and contains the following components:
ATTENTION!
The fan connection for the multiple transmitter is supplied with current by both power dis-
tribution systems. This means that both main switches have to be set to 0 in order to de-
energize the fan connection. As a safety precaution the fan connection on the power distri-
bution is fitted with a cover.
The main switch completely disconnects the transmitter rack from the AC supply (on a mul-
tiple transmitter this means both main switches). It is connected to three-phase alternating
current, a neutral conductor and a ground conductor.
Note The main switch can be equipped with a padlock to prevent unauthorized persons from
switching it off and on.
The motor protection switches include a setting option for overcurrent. It is factory-set for
all modules in the power supply circuit.
Fig. 13 Automatic line fuses (with main switch (left) and a motor protection switch)
The automatic line fuses (automatic circuit breakers) are used to protect the power line and
to switch the following equipment on and off:
The arrangement of the equipment and the automatic line fuses is shown on the cover.
The power distribution board is mounted directly on the mounting block of the automatic line
fuses. Transmitter-internal cables are connected (hardwired) to the power distribution
board. They also have connectors for components external to the transmitter (customer in-
terface).
Note The appropriate unequipped connectors are part of the transmitter and are located at the
assigned positions.
R&S NetCCU800
Exciter A/B
Fans
External fan
External dummy antenna
Other equipment connected by customer
RF loop
Rack cooling fault
Fault and warning (cooling)
Overcurrent (external cooling)
Connector for rack controller
Absorber fault
The primary task of the auxiliary power supply (+12V) is to supply the additional control
components in the rack. The redundancy needed for this auxiliary power is provided via the
exciters, which also deliver a +12V supply.
Rack controller
CAN bus interface of amplifiers
Switching relay in power distribution
RF rectifier / directional couplers with active transmitter standby
RF rectifier with split transmitters
The grounding bolt makes the connection to the station grounding cable.
Note The rack must be connected to the main grounding terminal in all cases.
1) R&S NetCCU800
2) Rack controller
The transmitter control unit monitors and controls the transmitter to ensure that it functions
properly. It contains the following components:
R&S NetCCU800
Rack controller
The R&S NetCCU800 transmitter control unit is responsible for both internal and external
communications, including all control functions. The R&S NetCCU800 transmitter control
unit clearly indicates the current status of the transmitter system on a color display.
Note Detailed information on the R&S NetCCU800 can be found in the R&S NetCCU800 manual.
The rack controller is used to monitor, control and protect the transmitter rack. It handles
the following functions:
Note The rack controller cannot be operated directly. It is operated via the R&S NetCCU800.
Note A multiple transmitter has two rack controllers built into a single rackmount.
The following table lists all of the interfaces between the rack controller and other transmit-
ter modules:
Fig. 21 Connectors
1) Modulation input
2) Parallel remote control interface
The connections are on the transmitter top in the form of the following components:
Modulation input
Parallel remote-control interface (optional; illustration shows two possible installation
positions)
Connection panel A or B (with n+1 system)
The modulation input is used as a customer interface for all baseband connections of a VHF
FM transmitter. It connects the connecting points provided by the transmitter operator to the
signal connections of the FM exciter. In the case of FM transmitters configured with the aid
of an exciter standby, the input signals are passively split between exciters A and B.
LINKS/MPX (LEFT/MPX)
RECHTS (RIGHT)
The LEFT/MPX and RIGHT AF input connectors are designed as standardized XLR con-
nectors. Resistor networks distribute the signals between the exciters with almost no inter-
active effects. The audio signal can be fed symmetrically to pin 2 and 3. Pin 1 is ground in
each case. The inputs can be switched to an impedance of 600 via pin 2. An external
stereo coder can be connected to the left channel in place of the line for the left stereo chan-
nel, and will feed in the complete multiplex signal (MPX signal).
The modulation input has a digital audio input - DIGITAL AUDIO or AES/EBU.
The digital audio signal, which is standardized to AES/EBU, can be fed symmetrically to pin
2 and 3. Pin 1 is ground in each case. The input resistance is an impedance of 110 in the
case of the AES/EBU input, provided at least one exciter is connected to the module.
PILOT
If external modulators are used, a standardized 19 kHz squarewave signal for synchroniza-
tion of the modulators is provided at the BNC output socket PILOT. The pilot signal of the
currently active exciter is always fed to the PILOT BNC connector via an internal relay. This
ensures correct phase synchronization. The switching command is sent by the R&S
NetCCU800 via the X4 female connector. The RF exciter switch is to be linked to connector
X5 if an exciter standby system is configured.
The RDS (AUX1), AUX2 and AUX3 ports are provided with 50 BNC connectors. All three
AUX inputs are of equal priority. Additional information such as RDS, DARC, TMC and so
on can be fed in at these inputs.
Parameters
All relevant parameters (impedances, levels, frequency deviations, etc.) can be adjusted at
the R&S NetCCU800 with the aid of software. They are adjusted electronically in the R&S
SU800 exciter.
The parallel remote-control interface is used to operate the transmitter from a remote loca-
tion via parallel wire connections (not a computer interface). You can send commands (ON,
OFF, MONO, STEREO, etc) or receive status messages from the transmitter (TRANSMIT-
TER IS ON, TRANSMITTER IS SET TO MONO, TRANSMITTER IS SET TO FREQUEN-
CY) from a remote workstation.
Commands 1 - 16 to X101A
pin 1 - 16
Commands 17 - 32 to X101B
pin 1 - 16
Data is exchanged with the R&S NetCCU800 transmitter control unit via an internal CAN
bus. The R&S NetCCU800 also provides the operating voltage for the remote-control inter-
face.
CAN bus
The remote-control interface has an internal 9-contact CAN bus D-Sub male connector X1
and a 9-contact CAN bus D-Sub female connector X11. The module receives its power sup-
ply (+12V) via the CAN bus male connector X1.
In standby systems the CAN bus is connected to further n+1 modules via X11.
Special D-Sub tandem connectors are used. For example, X201A and X201B are the des-
ignation for an X201 connector.
The designation of the connector pin indicates the respective half of the tandem connector.
Example:
Command 1 is applied to connector X101, pin 1A. The command can be input at connector
pin 1 of connector 101A.
Command inputs
All command inputs are operated via optocouplers with a floating supply voltage that is gen-
erated on the module. A command input becomes active by means of a connection to the
common command line. Both continuous signals and pulse signals are permitted. With
pulse signals, a minimum pulse length of 100 ms must be ensured. With continuous oper-
ation, the signal which became active last is rejected in the case of mutually exclusive sig-
nals.
Example:
The command TRANSMITTER ON is valid and the command TRANSMITTER OFF is giv-
en. The command TRANSMITTER OFF remains invalid for as long as the first command
ON is active.
The command inputs are distributed between two 25-contact D-Sub female connectors
(X101A, X101B).
Status outputs
All status outputs are implemented by means of floating relay contacts. A message is valid
when the contact is in its closed state. NO contacts and, to a limited extent, normally-closed
(NC) contacts are available for this purpose. Relays with bistable switching characteristics
are reserved for local/remote messages from the respective function groups.
The module can be used universally for FM, DAB and TV transmitters. It contains numbered
commands COMMAND 1 to COMMAND 32 and numbered status outputs MESSAGE 1 to
MESSAGE 80.
The messages or commands are assigned to the transmitter functions according to the
used configuration via a routing program stored in the higher-level control unit. During the
configuration phase, this program assigns the command inputs and status outputs their log-
ical meaning according to the functional use of the module.
1.4 Exciter
1) Exciter
2) Exciter switch
1.4.1 Exciter
The R&S SU800 FM exciter is a digital FM exciter that combines the good quality provided
by analog exciters with the reliability offered by modern digital signal processing.
All of the signal processing, including the FM modulation, is digital. The digital technology
and modern D/A converters ensure that the requirements specified in international and na-
tional standards with respect to all quality parameters are fulfilled.
On the input side, the exciter processes analog as well as digital audio data. Since analog
and digital audio are connected in parallel, the signal feed can be changed from analog to
digital at any time by means of the installed software.
The analog audio can be fed in either as AF (left + right) or as multiplex (MPX). A separate
AES/EBU interface is available for connecting digital audio data. The exciter also has three
other analog inputs for feeding in RDS, SCA and DARC signals.
Note Detailed information on the exciter can be found in the exciter manual.
Note The exciter switch is included in transmitters with the exciter standby option (two exciters).
The exciter switch switches to the standby exciter (Exciter B) in the following cases:
Due to its broad frequency bandwidth, the exciter switch is suitable for all transmitter sys-
tems in the frequency bands I (TV-VHF), II (FM), III (TV-VHF/DAB), IV and V (TV-UHF) and
the L band (DAB). All modulation modes (DVB-T, ATSC, ATV-Combined, DAB and FM) can
be transmitted.
The 2-way switch consists of 4 bistable RF relays. The RF relay is controlled via a bistable
relay, which also reports the position of the switch on the transmitter control unit.
The output stage components can be designed and arranged in different ways, depending
on the transmitter model. The output stages of the following transmitter models are illustrat-
ed below:
1) Amplifier
2) Absorber
3) Combiner
4) Power splitter
5) RF connecting line
6) Directional coupler
7) Test interface for customer
1) Amplifier
2) Absorber
1) Amplifier A
2) Amplifier A (optional for 5 kW)
3) Absorber A (optional for 5 kW)
4) Amplifier B
5) Amplifier B (optional for 5 kW)
6) Absorber B (optional for 5 kW)
7) Combiner A (optional for 5 kW)
8) Combiner B (optional for 5 kW)
9) RF supply cable transmitter B
10) RF supply cable transmitter A
1) 2 x 4 amplifiers
2) Absorber
1) Combiner
2) Splitter
3) Rack splitter
4) RF connector (2x)
5) RF connector for both racks
6) Preamplifier (hidden)
7) Coupler for RF connectors
Power splitter
Amplifier
Combiner
Absorber
RF connecting line
Directional couplers (internal test points for forward and reflected power)
Customer checkpoint
Multiple rack splitter (multiple rack only)
RF coupler (multiple rack only)
Preamplifier (multiple rack only)
Fig. 35 Splitter for standard transmitter (above left). Splitter (lt) and multiple rack splitter (rt) (above right)
The power splitter receives the RF signal from the exciter and divides the signal between
the amplifiers of the output stage.
The multiple rack splitter receives the RF signal from the exciter and forwards it to both rack
splitters.
Depending on the power of the transmitter, the splitter is either integrated with the combiner
(5 kW transmitter) or joined to the combiner by a flange (7.5 kW to 15 kW transmitter).
1.5.2 Amplifier
The FM audio radio signal which the exciter delivers and the splitter divides is boosted by
each amplifier to a power of 2.5 kW nominal. A number of amplifiers can be connected in
parallel via the combiner to generate up to 15 kW of transmitter output power in a single
rack.
Information on the operating status of the amplifiers is transmitted to the R&S NetCCU800
via the rack controller. The number of amplifiers in the transmitter depends on the transmit-
ter power.
Note Detailed information on the amplifier can be found in the amplifier manual.
1.5.3 Combiner
Fig. 37 Combiner
1) 90 coupler (5 kW)
2) 0 coupler (in this case: 10 kW)
The combiner merges the individual signals amplified in the output stage together and
sends the combined signal on the coaxial RF connecting line. If an amplifier fails (fault, am-
plifier replacement), the combiner diverts the excess power to the absorber.
The 5 kW combiner is a 90 coupler on which the "triplate" lines are coupled via the broad
sides of the unit. The lines consist of solid aluminum lines 2 mm thick and 8.5 mm wide, and
their dimensions are such that all-round matching of 50 (VSWR) is obtained.
The feed lines to the 3 dB coupler unit are equal in length so that the supplied signals will
have a phase difference of 90, in order that powers can be added and no power is applied
to the absorber.
This coupler is flange-mounted to the rear panel behind the amplifiers in the transmitter. The
amplifiers and the absorber block to be used connect directly with the coupler.
3 x 7/16
X1 input (2700W) from amplifier 1
X2 input (2700W) from amplifier 2
X3 output to absorber
1 5/8 SMS
X20 output (5kW)
The coupler has a flange for connecting a cooling-air hose and is supplied with cooling air
from the transmitter rack. The internal coupling losses are approximately 50W.
The 7.5 to 15 kW combiner is produced as a 0 coupler. To ensure that the coupler func-
tions correctly, all of the input signals must have the same phase and amplitude. The cou-
pler can be equipped with options that allow power of 7.5 kW to 15 kW to be generated.
Layer 1
In the first layer, 50 triplate lines are arranged in a cavity in such a way that all lines
have the identical electrical length. The lines consist of aluminum meanders 2 mm thick
and 7.8 mm wide. These 50 lines conduct the RF power from the coupler inputs to a
distribution point (insulated bushing through the cavity walls).
Layer 2
In layer 2 there is a coupling meander which is available in 4 versions (3, 4, 5 and 6 in-
puts). This meander has a laser-cut structure consisting of various lines each lambda/4
in length. The characteristic impedances are other than 50 .
Layer 3
In the third layer, balun lines have been arranged in a duct . These lines function as a
1:1 high-frequency transformer and at the same time as a rebalancing device between
the balanced supply from the coupling meander and the unbalanced outputs (load bal-
ancing resistors).
The dimensions of all the lines are such that all-round matching of 50 (VSWR) is ob-
tained. The aluminum housing consists of a milled shell half and various sheet metal ducts.
Note If an amplifier fails, the operating conditions of the remaining amplifiers remain virtually un-
changed. In this case however, loss energy is radiated from the associated load balancing
ports (also known as absorber resistor ports, or load balancing resistor ports).
The combiner is flange-mounted to the rear panel behind the amplifiers in the transmitter.
The amplifiers and the absorber block to be used (up to 12.5 kW) connect directly with the
coupler.
In transmitters with power classes 7.5 kW to 15 kW the splitter is joined to the combiner (0
coupler) by a flange.
In the standard configuration the absorber block is located at the front of the transmitter be-
tween the amplifier stage and the power distribution, and is directly connected to the com-
biner via automatic connectors (input ports).
In transmitter model R&S NR8215 the absorber is located at the rear of the transmitter and
is connected to the combiner by male connectors.
Fig. 39 Absorber for R&S NR8215 transmitter with built-in fan system
Depending on the number of installed amplifiers, the transmitter has an absorber block with
a different power level and a different number of input ports (7/16 female connectors).
Number of amplifi-
Model Transmitter power Input port
ers
Model 05 5 kW 2 1 input - X1
(90coupler)
Model 10 10 kW 4 4 inputs - X1 - X4
(0coupler)
Eight 50 500 W power resistors are used for each input. These resistors are arranged on
the heat sink in such a way that the heat produced when certain transmitter faults occur
(amplifier failure or shutdown) is distributed very evenly.
The resistors are connected together using printed conductors on a glass-fiber reinforced
Teflon PCB. The input impedance is optimized at 50 . The return loss should be <-26dB
(typ. -30 to -32dB).
Normally, the thermoswitches are always closed. The temperature reserves are so high that
the thermoswitches do not open even in the most unfavorable cases at maximum intake air
temperature (+45C). However, if in addition the transmitter ventilation system is working
incorrectly (insufficient air flow, possibly due to a dirty air filter or a faulty fan) these switches
protect the power resistors from destruction.
The coaxial RF connecting line carries the high-frequency signal from the combiner to the
transmitter output.
The supply cable is available in four versions (2.5 kW, 5 kW, 7.5 to 12.5 kW, 15 kW). These
differ from one another in the following respects:
A 1 5/8" EIA flange connection is fitted on the output side for the 2.5 kW to 12.5 kW config-
uration. A 3 1/8" EIA flange connection is fitted for the 15 kW model.
The transmitter has two directional couplers to measure forward and reflected power. The
value for reflected power is compared to the forward value in the transmitter control unit
(R&S NetCCU800) and monitored.
The forward directional coupler is adjusted to an output level of 10.5 dBm at the nominal
output power of the transmitter (97.5 MHz).
The reflected directional coupler is adjusted to an output level of 20.5 dBm at the nominal
output power of the transmitter (97.5 MHz).
Note All directional couplers are set to a different coupling attenuation depending on the respec-
tive power class.
Note The transmitter is switched off because of reflection if the standing wave ratio exceeds 3.0
after being checked three times. If the value S exceeds 1.5, the forward power is reduced
in advance.
The customer checkpoint contains 2 N connectors for forward and reflected power. It con-
sists of an RF detector circuit in the following models:
02 - Band II (VHF)
03 - Band III (VHF)
04 - Band IV (UHF)
The customer checkpoint is always adjusted so that the level is +10 dBm at 50 (97.5MHz)
at transmitter nominal power.
1.6 RF Connector
Fig. 42 RF connector
The RF connector is the transmitter's interface to the antenna and routes the high-frequen-
cy signals to the following components:
Antenna
Dummy antenna
Multiple combining filter antenna
Splitter antenna
Band filter antenna
Various cooling systems can be used for the transmitters of the R&S NR8200 transmitter
family. The possible cooling systems are described in writing and explained using illustra-
tions:
for the transmitters R&S NR8210, R&S NR8212 and R&S NR8215
for the transmitters R&S NR8202, R&S NR8205 and R&S NR8207
The cooling system prevents the transmitter from overheating and contains the following
components:
Intake and exhaust ducts can be connected to an external ventilation system on the floor
and/or top of the transmitter. The intake air can also be fed straight in from the surrounding
air through the rear of the transmitter rack (rear panel of filter). The ventilation fan is avail-
able as a built-in version or an external version.
1) Intake air
2) Exhaust air
1) Fan
2) Amplifier
3) Pipe system
4) Filter
Built-in fan with air supplied through rear panel of transmitter rack
1) Fan
2) Amplifier
3) Pipe system
4) Filter
1) Fan
2) Amplifier
3) Pipe system
4) Filter
5) Intake air
6) Warm air supply
Note The performance data for the ventilation systems and fans is provided in section 2 ("Spec-
ifications") of this chapter.
The intake air/exhaust air ducts ensure unobstructed air circulation inside the transmitter
rack by routing filtered air to the transmitter (intake air) and by guiding hot air out of the
transmitter (exhaust air). Their outlets form the interface between the station's ventilation
system and the transmitter.
Note The intake air/exhaust air openings are located on the top and/or bottom of the rack, de-
pending on your order specifications. The intake air can also be fed in through the rear (sur-
rounding air) of the transmitter rack.
1.7.1.3 Fan
Fig. 49 Fan
In its standard configuration, the transmitter rack contains one fan which prevents the trans-
mitter from overheating. If the fan is faulty, the system issues a fault message and the rack
controller switches off the transmitter.
Note If the pressure loss in the ventilation system exceeds the permitted limits, an external back-
up fan must be connected.
Fig. 50 R&S NR8200 differential pressure gage and multiple transmitter model (2 differential pressure gag-
es)
The differential pressure gages (diaphragm switches) measure the pressure difference be-
tween the intake air duct and the surrounding atmosphere.
The temperature sensors measure the absolute intake air and exhaust air temperature in
oC for display on the R&S NetCCU800 and for monitoring in the rack controller.
Note If the temperatures exceeds 65 oC, the rack controller switches off the transmitter due to
the risk of overheating.
The cooling system consists of two built-in fans on active standby and contains the following
components:
Fig. 54 Intake air duct (1) and exhaust air duct (2)
The air from the intake air duct is drawn in by the fans and fed to the distribution shaft. The
distribution shaft supplies the necessary cooling air to each amplifier. The heated air is rout-
ed to an air collecting shaft on the opposite site of the amplifier and expelled via the exhaust
air duct.
Note The intake/exhaust air outlets are located either on the top or bottom of the rack, depending
on your order specifications.
If the air intake is at the bottom, there is no intake air duct. The connecting flange is then
directly underneath the fan box.
If the exhaust air is fed downward, the absorber unit is laid so that it faces downward, and
it opens out into the exhaust air connection.
1.7.2.2 Fans
Fig. 55 Fans
The transmitter rack has 2 fans as standard. They supply the transmitter with sufficient cool-
ing air. If one of the fans is faulty, a warning is sent to the control unit and the transmitter
continues to function. If both fans fail, the rack controller switches off the rack in question.
The transmitter signals a cooling fault.
The differential pressure gages (diaphragm switches) measure the pressure difference at
each fan between the fan flange (outlet) and the surrounding atmosphere. This allows the
fault status of each individual fan to be sent to the transmitter controller unit.
The temperature sensors measure the absolute intake and exhaust air temperature in C.
The temperature is displayed on the R&S NetCCU800 and used for monitoring purposes in
the rack controller.
Note If the exhaust air temperature is higher than 65 C, the rack controller switches off the rack
to prevent overheating.
2 Specifications
Number of amplifiers 1 to 6
Preemphasis 50 s / 75 s
RF output
Nominal impedance 50
Audio input
Auxiliary frequency
Output BNC
General information
AC supply frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Operating voltage 12 V DC
Number of 1 1 1 1 1 1 model
fans 04 24
Max. resis- 200 Pa 200 Pa 150 Pa 100 Pab) -/- -/- model
tance of 05 25
entire air
intake and
air exhaust
system
Note The intake air must be filtered to quality grade G3 (DIN EN 779) - corresponds to EU3.
Pressure drop at filter max. 150 Pa.
The pressure resistance values for the filters apply to original filters from the range of trans-
mitter accessories.
2.3.2 Internal Fan with Air Supplied Through Rear Panel of Trans-
mitter Rack
Number of 1 1 1 1 1 1 model
fans 04 24
Note The intake air must be filtered to quality grade G3 (DIN EN 779) - corresponds to EU3.
Pressure drop at filter max. 150 Pa.
The pressure resistance values for the filters apply to original filters from the range of trans-
mitter accessories.
Number of 1 1 1 1 1 1
fans
Note The intake air must be filtered to quality grade G3 (DIN EN 779) - corresponds to EU3.
Pressure drop at filter max. 150 Pa.
The pressure resistance values for the filters apply to original filters from the range of trans-
mitter accessories.
The installed fan type depends on the transmitter type and the selected cooling system. The
following table lists the fan types and their parameters:
Pres-
Fan Flow rate Voltage Current Power Speed Weight
sure
type [m3/min] [V] [A] [kW] [rpm] (kg)
[Pa]
The following section describes the faults that can occur in the electrical system of the
transmitter and how the electrical system is protected against these faults.
A distinction is made between short power failures (<0.3s) and long power failures (>0.3s).
The system is always shut down in the event of long power failures. The exciter is then re-
booted and the transmitter is gradually returned to its pre-shutdown state.
Note This does not apply to large systems with switchover units.
The control unit switches the transmitter to "OFF" for the duration of the power fault. When
the power supply has been restored, the transmitter is switched on again automatically.
With phase L1, a distinction must be made between long and short power failures. With
short power failures, the exciter remains "ON" and the RF is interrupted by the voltage dip
in the amplifier power supply. The transmitter reboots in the case of long interruptions.
Power failure >0.3 Undervoltage tripping in Shutdown of exciter and amplifier until
exciter and amplifier power is restored
Note The transmitter always returns to the operating mode that it was in prior to the interruption
(automatic restart without manual acknowledgment).
The auxiliary power supply unit and amplifier power supply units are switching power supply
units with current-limited output. All lines carrying AC supply voltage and high current are
covered to prevent accidental contact.
If primary-side components fail, the integrated primary fuse responds in all power supply
units. Transfer of primary-side overcurrent to the secondary side is prevented owing to elec-
trical isolation from the transformer.
The principal power supplies in the individual amplifiers are protected input side by motor
protection switches Q2 to Q7. They also have an output current limiter and an output over-
voltage cutoff circuit.
Short-circuit in power distri- Protected by assigned backup fuse in low- Backup fuse trips
bution upstream of safety voltage distribution
outputs
If the transmitter is operated with mismatched load at a VSWR > 1.5, the transmitter should
not be shut down completely but instead should continue to operate with reduced power. In
this case, the power should be reduced in such a way that amplifiers or absorbers are not
subjected to a thermal or electrical overload.
If the VSWR value exceeds 1.55, the output power is reduced according to the following
formula:
To prevent uncontrolled fluctuation of the output power at a VSWR of 1.5, the (VSWR-de-
pendent) power reduction is not canceled until the VSWR value has dropped below 1.45
again (hysteresis).
Reduction of the output power at a VSWR > 1.55, however, only becomes effective if the
set nominal value is greater than the calculated reduction value.
Example 1:
VSWR = 2.0 >>> Power reduction takes place, since Psetpoint > Pcalculated (5.0 kW)
Example 2:
VSWR = 1.6 >>> No power reduction takes place, since Psetpoint < Pcalculated (6.25
kW)
Note The transmitter is intended for use in lightning protection zone III (location within a building).
The measures to provide protection for zone I and II must be provided by the customer.
The transmitter is air-cooled. Failure of the air supply leads to overtemperature at the RF
amplifiers and their power supply.
Failure of fan caused by fan Tripping of motor protection switch Q8, Shutdown of amplifiers
overcurrent pressure drop causes barometric cell
to respond
CHAPTER 3
INSTALLATION
Printed in Germany
CONTENTS
2 Overview ........................................................................................... 6
8 Amplifiers ....................................................................................... 25
8.1 Installing Amplifiers .....................................................................................25
9 Antenna .......................................................................................... 26
9.1 Connecting Antenna ....................................................................................26
9.2 Connecting Dummy Antenna ......................................................................26
1 Equipment Supplied
In the case of R&S NR8000 transmitters, the following units and modules are already in-
stalled in the rack (depending on the equipment supplied):
Rack controller
Power distribution
Ventilation system (fan prefitted with transport lock)
Splitter (configured)
Combiner (corresponding to power class)
Customer interfaces
RF connector (adjusted)
For shipping reasons, the exciters, R&S NetCCU800, absorbers and all amplifiers are al-
ways supplied separately. These units must be mounted in the rack during installation.
Software (preconfigured)
R&S SU800 exciter (customized)
R&S NetCCU800 (customized)
2 Overview
Set up transmitter
Erect transmitter rack
Align transmitter rack
Remove cover panels
Unpack components
Ventilation system
Remove transport lock on fan
Connect air intake/exhaust ducts
Connect external fan (depending on ventilation system)
AC Power Supply
Connect transmitter ground
Connect main switch
Connect external devices (optional)
Install R&S NetCCU800
Install exciter
Install amplifier
Install absorber block
Antenna
Connect antenna
Connect monitoring modules of external combining filters or dummy antennas
Connect dummy antenna
Connection panel
Install modulation input cables
Install parallel remote control interface cables (optional)
Detailed information on the installation procedure for the transmitter is provided in the fol-
lowing sections.
3 Setting Up Transmitter
Make sure that the transmitter is standing in a stable position and that ventilation is suffi-
cient.
Note During installation, the transmitter must be easily accessible from the front and rear. A
clearance space of at least 1.2 m is necessary in order to install all components.
The transmitter rack can be set up using lift equipment (crane). Lifting eyes are attached to
the top of the rack for this purpose.
ATTENTION!
Do not stand under suspended racks. Risk of crushing.
Take the relevant safety precautions when climbing ladders. Risk of falling.
Do not tilt the transmitter rack by more than 15. It could otherwise tip over.
The transmitter rack must be aligned vertically in order to prevent distortion caused by
shearing forces. Use a spirit level to align the rack.
Before you start installing the individual pieces of equipment, make sure that you have easy
access to all equipment, connectors and interfaces needed.
) Using a Torx screwdriver, remove all cover panels from the front and rear of the rack and,
if necessary, the side panels. This allows you to reach all equipment, connectors and
interfaces necessary.
Note Take care not to damage the ground connections when detaching and attaching the cover
panels.
4 Ventilation System
The ventilation system is already installed and wired inside the transmitter. To ensure that
it functions correctly, you must connect it to the stationary ventilation system.
Note The transport lock must be removed from the fan before the ventilation system is put into
operation.
Depending on the order specifications, the intake air/exhaust air connections are located
on the top and/or bottom or rear panel (intake from surrounding air) of the rack. They have
to be connected to the ventilation system of the station. Precise instructions concerning this
topic can be found in the documentation supplied with the ventilation system.
ATTENTION!
The intake air must be filtered to prevent contamination and its temperature must be no
less than 10C in order to prevent condensation.
Note Connect the intake air/exhaust air lines correctly as external disturbances in the air supply
are not directly detected by the system. Filters, pipes and appropriate accessories for the
air intake/exhaust system are available as special accessories.
Note The tables only apply to original transmitter accessory parts. The installation of an auxiliary
fan is not taken into consideration in the tables below.
The sum total of the pressure losses produced in each air intake and air exhaust system
must not exceed the pressure drop specified for a transmitter type (see Chapter 2.2, Design
and Function) for the air intake/exhaust system.
As an alternative to the built-in fan, it is also possible to connect an external fan (depending
on the ventilation system used). Slot X31 on the power distribution board is intended for
connection of an external fan. It is protected by the automatic line fuse F6 (fan control).
ATTENTION!
The motor protection switch Q8 must be matched to the fan output.
To ensure that ventilation functions properly inside the transmitter, the interior part of the
transmitter rack has an opening on each side to permit air circulation.
) Make sure that the openings on both sides of the amplifiers to be installed are free (if
they are not, remove the cover plates).
For the differential pressure gages to be able to measure the pressure between the fans
and the surrounding atmosphere, the protective caps must be removed from the air noz-
zles.
) Make sure that the protective caps of the differential pressure gage have already been
removed (if not, remove them).
5 AC Power Supply
The R&S NR8000 transmitter is not a socket-type transmitter. Its standard components are
all permanently interconnected by means of cables. Thus the rack simply needs to be con-
nected to an AC power supply.
ATTENTION!
Before you connect the transmitter, disconnect the power supply cable from the supply.
Requirements
AC supply input voltage range: 320 V to 477 V (380 V, 400 V and 420 V)
AC supply frequency: 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Starting current: < 32 A per amplifier module
The table below specifies the cable cross-sections and backup fuses for various transmitter
types:
Number of racks 1 1 1 1 1 1
*) The power consumption values for the respective fan types are specified in Chap. 2.3.
ATTENTION!
Make sure that the AC supply voltage is within the specified range and check all power
cables for possible damage.
ATTENTION!
The rack must be connected to the station's main ground terminal.
A grounding bolt is fitted in the transmitter rack (it is easily accessible from the front of the
unit).
) Secure the external ground conductor to the ground bolt with the aid of the nut.
The external AC power supply is connected directly to the main switch. The main switch
completely isolates the rack from the AC supply. Use a 5 core cable (3 phases, neutral and
protective lead).
2. Secure the supplied strain relief for the AC supply cable in place as shown.
3. Loosen the screws on the switch housing so that you can easily insert the cables.
4. Insert the cables into the corresponding openings and fasten them with the screws.
Note Notice how the cables are labeled and make sure they are in the right sequence, since
two of the three phase cables are the same color (black).
6. Screw the main switch cover and the rotary knob back on.
Note The rotating field direction of the AC supply voltage is only relevant if three-phase fans are
used. All other transmitter modules function irrespective of the rotating field direction.
You can connect the following equipment to the transmitter's power distribution board:
Single phase auxiliary fan or control connector: F7 3A fuse - X32 male connector
Three phase auxiliary fan: External three phase protection for auxiliary fan (F8 3A fuse)
- X33 male connector
Switched via K2 (cooling ON/OFF)
External three-phase contactor for dummy antenna fan (fuse F8 3A) - X33 male connec-
tor
Switched via K3 (dummy load cooling ON/OFF)
Socket - X57 male connector
Add-on unit for installation in transmitter (F4 3A fuse) - X52 male connector
Single phase socket with ground contact (instrument socket preinstalled) such as RDS
coder
The appropriate unequipped plugs are already installed at the proper positions.
1. Remove the required unequipped plug from the power distribution board.
2. Connect the cables of the external equipment to the male connector. Use a suitable
screwdriver to open the appropriate terminal.
3. Reinsert the connector into the power distribution board.
The R&S NetCCU800 and exciter are installed together in a rackmount at the top of the
transmitter rack.
1. Carefully remove the R&S NetCCU800 and exciter from their packaging.
2. Remove the cover panels at the installation location (2 x 2 HU above the position of the
rack controller).
or
Remove the stops for the telescopic rails by undoing the captive screws.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any installa-
tion work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid
damage to the instruments.
2. Slide the R&S NetCCU800 horizontally into the rackmount on the (lowest) support
brackets until the screw holes in the rackmount and on the side panels of the R&S
NetCCU800 line up.
3. Using the supplied screws, fasten the R&S NetCCU800 with two screws on each side.
4. Slide the exciter into the rackmount horizontally on the (middle) support brackets until
the screw holes in the rackmount and on the side panels of the exciter line up.
5. Using the supplied screws, fasten the exciter with two screws on each side.
To install a second exciter (with exciter standby), place the exciter on the (top) support
bracket and repeat steps 3 to 5 accordingly.
6. Connect all cables to the R&S NetCCU800 and exciter, referring to the cable labeling
and the connection diagram as you do so (see Appendix).
7. Undo the latch of the guide rails by pushing down the safety lever on the right side while
simultaneously pushing up the safety lever on the left side (hold the levers in position).
8. Slide the rackmount into the rack and secure the complete rackmount to the rack using
the captive screws (to the right and left of the handles).
9. Close the 1 HU opening above the exciter using the appropriate cover panel (unneces-
sary if a second exciter is installed in the rackmount).
7 Absorber Block
For shipping reasons, the absorber block is supplied as a separate package and must
therefore be retrofitted in the transmitter.
The installation location of the absorber block depends on the transmitter power (number
of amplifiers):
The units are installed without cables needing to be connected because the male connec-
tors on the absorber engage automatically in the female connectors of the combiner.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any installa-
tion work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid
damage to the instruments.
ATTENTION!
Always use two people to install the absorber block, as the unit weighs some 20 kg.
1. Select the installation position provided for the absorber block in the transmitter rack (be-
tween the power distribution and the amplifiers).
2. Place the absorber block on the guide rails and slide it carefully into the rack as far as it
will go.
The absorber is guided onto the connections by means of guide pins on the rear panel.
3. Using two screws, fasten the absorber block to the rack from the rear.
These screws are secured underneath the combiner and attach the absorber block to
the rear panel of the ventilation box.
The installation position for the two absorber blocks of 7.5 kW each is located at the rear of
the transmitter. After installation, the absorber must be cabled.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any installa-
tion work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid
damage to the instruments.
ATTENTION!
Always use two people to install the absorber blocks, as the unit weighs some 20 kg.
3. Insert the two distance U pieces into the absorber bracket from below and screw them
from above using a Torx screwdriver.
4. Insert the second absorber block (connectors toward the bottom) into the absorber
bracket and slide it carefully toward the rear.
5. Secure the two metal braces that hold the second absorber block in place by using two
Torx screws each (3 x 8).
6. In any sequence fasten the six RF cables soldered to the coupler to inputs X11 - X16 of
the absorber blocks (1) and carefully tighten the union nuts with an M32 open-end
wrench.
7. Connect the two absorber monitoring cables W53E to the X11 connectors of the absorb-
er blocks (2).
8. Connect the two control cables for switching the absorber fan on/off (3).
1) RF cable to coupler
2) Absorber monitoring cable
3) Control cable for switching the absorber fan on/off
8 Amplifiers
Like the absorber block, the amplifiers must also be mounted in the rack during installation.
The number of amplifiers depends on the transmitter power and must correspond to the in-
stalled combiner.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any installa-
tion work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid
damage to the instruments.
ATTENTION!
Always have a second person assist you in installing the amplifiers as the instruments are
very heavy (approx. 29 kg).
Note Before you install the amplifiers, make sure that the ventilation cover panels inside the rack
have been removed.
4. Fasten the amplifier to the rack using the four screws on the two front brackets.
5. To install additional amplifiers, repeat steps 1 to 4.
9 Antenna
The connection flanges for the antenna cables are all 1 5/8 EIA for 5W to 12.5kW FM trans-
mitters and are located on top of the transmitter.
) Using the 4 screws (M8, 35mm), secure the preassembled coaxial cable required for
connecting the antenna. To prevent the screw connection from loosening, insert a plain
washer and a spring-lock washer.
Note In regions with high humidity, the supplied rubber ring can be inserted into the groove be-
tween the two EIA flanges (on the nut side).
Connect the dummy antenna only for maintenance and repair purposes.
With some dummy antennas that have coolant monitoring and overtemperature monitoring,
the monitoring equipment can be connected to the transmitter. The main protection loop
(X41.1 and X41.2 in the power distribution) can be used here as a temporary measure (e.g.
while the unit is being put into operation).
If you are using an RF patch panel that allows you to switch between the antenna and dum-
my antenna by means of an RF bridge (permanent installation), you should connect the
dummy antenna monitoring unit to the standby protection loop (X41.3 and X41.4 in the pow-
er distribution). For this to be done, the messages of the patch panel must also be sent to
the controller.
10 Connection Panel
The terminal board is on the transmitter top and consists of the following components:
Modulation input
Parallel remote control interface (optional; illustration shows two possible installation po-
sitions)
The modulation input is used to connect audio signals which are forwarded to the exciter.
Various modulation signals (lines) and add-on equipment can be connected to the modula-
tion input sockets. The connections are wired.
The following functions are executed by making settings at the R&S NetCCU800 using the
software:
Inputs AUX1 to AUX3 are fully equivalent from the electrical point of view.
Pin assignment
Socket Type Level Remarks
for impedances
Pin assignment
Socket Type Level Remarks
for impedances
AUX2 (SCA2) BNC -14 to +2 dBu Inner conductor Activate using soft-
for nominal devia- against GND ware and adjust level.
tion (unbalanced)
typ. 4 kHz Zin >2 k
AUX3 (SCA3) BNC -14 to +2 dBu Inner conductor Activate using soft-
for nominal devia- against GND ware and adjust level.
tion (unbalanced)
typ. 4 kHz Zin >2 k
The parallel remote-control interface is used to operate the transmitter from a remote loca-
tion via parallel wire connections (not a computer interface). You can use a remote control
location to issue commands (ON, OFF, MONO, STEREO etc.) or to receive messages from
the transmitter, for instance concerning its state (TRANSMITTER IS ON, TRANSMITTER
IS IN MONO, TRANSMITTER IS ON FREQUENCY).
Note A cross-reference table for assigning commands and messages to the 32 command lines
and 80 signal lines together with the corresponding connector pin assignment is included
in the transmitter documentation on a project-by-project basis (routing table).
CHAPTER 4
Printed in Germany
CONTENTS
1 General Information
Transmitters are put into operation via the graphical interface on the R&S NetCCU800.
1.1 Preparations
Before you can put a transmitter into operation, it must first have been fully installed. Check
the following list to ensure that all connections have been correctly made:
) Check whether all the modules delivered have been correctly installed and connected
as necessary.
) Check whether the transmitter has been correctly connected to the AC supply. Please
note:
Connection in general
Power feed, rack ground, air cooling system, 50 test load (dummy antenna) in ap-
propriate cases, power-handling capacity P > nominal transmitter power, directional-
coupler filter, matrix or antenna
Connections for interlock circuits
Set up the following jumpers/connections on the power distribution PCB connectors.
(The name of the connector concerned is printed on the PCB.)
Interlock circuit for exciter RF blanking - X41 1-2Interlock circuit for standby exciter
(optional) - X41 3-4
Emergency-off switch X7 (if available)
Setting the motor protection switches
Protection for external fans as appropriate to the fans used (project-dependent)
Connection of air pressure connectors
) Check the direction of the rotary field from the AC supply voltage.
) Check that all screws and nuts are securely fastened, especially those on the transmitter
RF output.
1.2 Requirements
1. Before switching on the transmitter, check whether the exciter is set to the correct fre-
quency (consistent with any diplexer or bandpass filter that may be connected).
If the transmission frequency is not yet known, the exciter should remain switched off
until the frequency is set via the R&S NetCCU800.
Note Detailed information on operating the R&S NetCCU800 can be found in the "Operation"
section.
Local operation of the R&S NetCCU800 includes all the information calls for the system pa-
rameters and their settings, complete with intuitive graphical menus.
2.1 Preparations
1. From the context menu, select the menu item Change User. When in local operation
mode, you do not need to enter a password to change the user ID.
The Logon window opens.
2. Select the user type Configuration by clicking Select user from list.
Note The fields Or type user name and Type password are reserved for R&S Service per-
sonnel only.
You must reboot the R&S NetCCU800 so that your entries become active.
) To do so, open the context menu (Menu key) in the NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup
> SW Maintenance menu and select the menu item Reboot.
You must reboot the R&S NetCCU800 so that your entries become active.
) To do so, open the context menu (Menu key) in the NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup
> SW Maintenance menu and select the menu item Reboot.
You must reboot the R&S NetCCU800 so that your entries become active.
) To do so, open the context menu (Menu key) in the menu NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU
Setup > SW Maintenance and activate the menu item Reboot.
6. Wait until the link LED(s) on the switched-on amplifiers remain(s) lit.
7. Repeat this procedure with the second, third, etc amplifier of each rack.
8. Switch off the operating voltage of the rack controllers by switching off the fuses for ex-
citer A, exciter B (if available) and for the 12 V auxiliary voltage.
9. Boot the R&S NetCCU800.
10.Switch on the operating voltage of the first rack.
The rack is detected automatically by the R&S NetCCU800 and is assigned the next free
CAN ID (starting with 1).
11. Wait until the link LEDs of the rack remain lit.
12.Now repeat this procedure with the second, third, etc rack.
You must reboot the R&S NetCCU800 so that your entries become active.
) To do so, open the context menu (MENU key) in the NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup
> SW Maintenance menu and select the menu item Reboot.
2.2.1.1 Common
You can use the R&S NetCCU800 to enter the basic system settings.
Selection Explanation
Display Timeout Time in minutes after which the display switches off (standby)
LED Local Color of the Local LED on the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 (yel-
low, green)
LED On Color of the ON LED on the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 (yellow,
green)
Fan Control Used to switch fan monitoring ON/OFF; the fan monitoring function must
be switched off on instruments without fans; rebooting is necessary after
this function has been switched ON/OFF.
2.2.1.2 System
Selection Explanation
BitBus Slave TCP Used to define the used TCP port (only for RS232 Application = BitBus
Port Slave)
BitBus Slave CRC Used to define whether CRC is used (only for RS232 Application = Bit-
Bus Slave)
2.2.1.3 SW Maintenance
Function Explanation
Update Exc A Displays the progress of software update installation for exciter A
Update Exc B Displays the progress of software update installation for exciter B
Restart All applications are restarted; the operating system remains active. Usu-
(context menu) ally, only a restart is required following a software update.
Start NetCCU Update The software updates available for the transmitter system are trans-
(context menu) ferred to the R&S NetCCU800. The new software is then installed auto-
matically on the R&S NetCCU800.
Start Exciter A The software update available on the R&S NetCCU800 is transferred to
Update (context exciter A and then installed automatically.
menu)
Start Exciter B The software update available on the R&S NetCCU800 is transferred to
Update (context exciter B and then installed automatically.
menu)
2.2.1.4 Network
In the menu windows of the Network menu, you can make the settings required when con-
necting the R&S NetCCU800 to a PC/laptop or LAN/WLAN.
The network settings for the front Ethernet interface are preset. You can configure the set-
tings for the rear interface manually or have them assigned automatically by a DHCP server
in the network.
) Select NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup > Network > Front Ethernet.
The Front Ethernet window opens.
You can check the following settings in the Front Ethernet window:
Display Explanation
Factory setting: On
Notes
All settings for the front Ethernet interface are preset. If a PC/laptop is to be connected, the
network interface on the PC/laptop must be configured accordingly:
IP address (PC): First three segments same as those for IP Address of the R&S
NetCCU800 (see above); a value below 250 must be entered for the last segment
Subnet mask (PC): Same settings as under Network Mask (see above)
) Select NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup > Network > Rear Ethernet.
The Rear Ethernet window opens.
Setting/display Explanation
On: The network settings for IP address, subnet mask and gateway
are retrieved automatically by a DHCP server
Off: The network settings for IP address, subnet mask and gateway
must be entered manually (see above)
Factory setting: On
a) Caution: Only change the settings for Speed Mode and Autosensing in exceptional cases where there are
problems with the network connection.
Notes
Manual settings for remote connection should only be entered in offline mode (context
menu: Edit Offline) and then activated with Submit Changes (context menu).
The IP address must not be in the same network as the front ETHERNET interface.
To allow automatic integration in a network (DHCP Client activated), the network must
contain a DHCP server.
2.2.1.5 SNMP
In the menu windows of the SNMP menu, you can configure the SNMP connection.
Used to set the UDP port for SET/GET and to activate message suppression for local
operation mode
) Select NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup > Services > SNMP > General.
The SNMP > General window opens.
You can make the following settings in the SNMP > General window:
Function Explanation
If OIDs are polled with message suppression active, the return value is 0
(undefined). In this operating state, SNMP commands (SET) are not
executed but simply confirmed.
When the Remote mode is reactivated, all stored alarms are sent once.
The polling of OIDs again returns current values.
) Select NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup > Services > SNMP > Manager.
The SNMP > Manager window opens.
You can make the following settings in the SNMP > Manager window:
Function Explanation
Access Level [1 5] Used to select access authorization for one of five user groups
Community [1 5] Used to set the SNMP community string (a type of password) for a user
group
Default setting: "public" for read only (GET) and "broadcast" for read /
write (SET)
Case-sensitive!
The Off setting is used for configuration purposes and for testing.
) Select NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup > Services > SNMP > Alarmsinks.
The SNMP > Alarmsinks window opens.
You can make the following settings in the SNMP > Alarmsinks window:
Function Explanation
The Off setting is used for configuration purposes and for testing.
Alarm Version SNMP version in which the alarm is to be sent (v1 Trap, v2c Trap or v2c
Inform)
Traps are sent once only; Informs, however, are repeated several times
until confirmation of the alarm sink is received.
The community set here must also be used on the manager side. A dis-
tinction is made between upper-case and lower-case characters.
Inform Timeout Time which is to elapse before an inform is sent again (with v2c Inform
only)
Inform Unackd Number of unconfirmed alarms which can be stored by the agent (with
v2c Inform only)
2.2.1.6 RS232
In the RS232 menu window you can make settings for the RS-232-C interface.
) Select NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup > Services > RS232.
The RS232 window opens.
You can make the following settings in the RS232 menu window.
Function Explanation
Baudrate As required;
if bitbus is used: 19200
2.2.1.7 NTP
) Select NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup > Services > NTP.
The NTP window opens.
Function Explanation
NTP sync-time Used to set the interval at which the device time (client) is synchronized
with the time of the time server
NTP server config Used to select manual or automatic entry/assignment of the IP address
of the time server; in this software version, only manual entry of the IP
address (under NTP server 1) is supported
2.2.2.1 Ethernet
Front Ethernet Settings for the Ethernet interface on the front panel; this interface
enables the R&S SU800 to be operated with the aid of a web browser,
even without a R&S NetCCU800 .
Display Description
Rear Ethernet Indications for the Ethernet interface on the rear panel; the values can-
not be changed, since this interface is reserved for the R&S
NetCCU800.
IP Address IP address
Exciter A: 192.168.058.253 (patch cable)
Exciter A: 192.168.058.252 (crossover cable)
The system time used for logbook entries in the exciter can be set in this menu window. The
time is stored in a realtime clock (RTC) module. The RTC is buffered using a capacitor so
that in the event of a power failure the time remains stored for up to 6 weeks.
Note In the transmitter, all times should be synchronized so that simultaneous events are record-
ed in the logbook with the same system time. For this reason, the time in the exciter is usu-
ally set by the R&S NetCCU800. The settings in the menu window shown below can
therefore not be changed if an R&S NetCCU800 is connected.
The transmission frequency is usually set at the manufacturer's factory according to the
customer order. If no customer specifications are available, 97.5 MHz is set.
The customer's forward-power test point at the transmitter output (N socket) is set perma-
nently to an output level of +10 dBm with a nominal power of 97.5 MHz at 50 .
2. Set the required frequency using the cursor keys and confirm with OK.
The smallest frequency step size is limited to 10 kHz by the software.
3. If the frequency is correctly set, you can switch on the exciter. To do this, press the ON
key on the R&S NetCCU800.
You can set the required output power in the following way:
2. Check the output power using an external measuring instrument and enter a value for
the reference voltage in %.
Note The reference voltage is a DC voltage which is made available to all amplifiers via the rear
ribbon cable. It is used to set the amplifier power.
The test points must have been adjusted properly, otherwise the output power will not be
displayed correctly.
Calibration is performed on the manufacturer's premises, but is very easy if a suitable radio
frequency power meter is available.
You can make the following settings in the RF Probe Forward window:
Function Explanation
Threshold Setting of upper and lower thresholds for forward power; warnings and
fault messages are issued if these thresholds are crossed
RF Fail Limit Used to select a dB value; a fault message is output if the actual value
drops below this limit value
Timeout RF Fail Con- Used to select the time that the actual value must remain below the RF
trol Fail Limit before an appropriate fault message is generated
Warning Limit Used to select a dB value for the forward power; a warning message is
output if the forward power drops below this value
Set Gain (context Used to calibrate the internal measurement system. The internal mea-
menu) surement value for the entered nominal value can be stored by selecting
Set Gain.
Set Offset (context Used to calibrate the zero point as of which the externally measured
menu) power is displayed. The zero point is calibrated by selecting Set Offset.
Note Internally a value of -17 dB is briefly diverted from the forward test point voltage to the
reflected signal detector. This automatically adjusts reflected power, even though no re-
flected power is present on the transmitter output.
You can use the R&S NetCCU800 to configure the switchover behavior in a dual-drive con-
stellation.
In the Operation menu window you can make settings for the standby behavior (Dual
Drive):
Function Explanation
Tx Operation
Program On/Off ON/OFF command for program path (all components (Exciter and Out-
putstage) that were selected under Preselection)
Preselection
Exciter A/B Used to select the exciter that is connected to the preselected output
stage (program path)
Automatic
Exciter On/Off Used to switch the automatic exciter switchover function to active or not
active
Changed Yellow: Main exciter has been switched over to the standby exciter.
Delay Delay before a switchover occurs so that a brief fault does not immedi-
ately trigger a switchover.
The following settings for the operating mode allow you to influence the way signals are pro-
cessed in the exciter:
Modulation (input type, stereo mode) for main signal and standby signal as appropriate
Pilot tone deviation and signal preemphasis
Nominal deviation and limiter
2. Under Channel 1 and Channel 2 assign the appropriate input type and stereo mode to
the main and/or standby signal.
3. Select the active channel at Selection.
Operating Mode For setting and displaying audio inputs and stereo mode
Channel 1 For setting the audio input and stereo mode for channel 1 a)
(Primary)
Possible selections:
AF Mono L
AF Mono R
AF Mono (L+R)/2
AF Stereo
AES Mono L
AES Mono R
AES Mono (L+R)/2
AES Stereo
MPX Inp2
MPX Inp3
Channel 2 For setting the audio input and stereo mode for channel 2 b)
(Secondary)
Possible selections:
AF Mono L
AF Mono R
AF Mono (L+R)/2
AF Stereo
AES Mono L
AES Mono R
AES Mono (L+R)/2
AES Stereo
MPX Inp2
MPX Inp3
Not Used
Possible selections:
Ch.1
Ch.2
Auto (automatic input selection): The best available channel is
selected according to the following priority:
1.) Ch.1 is OK. switch to Ch.1
2.) Ch.2 is OK. switch to Ch.2
3.) In Ch.1 there is one channel OK. switch to Ch.1
4.) In Ch.2 there is one channel OK. switch to Ch.2
5.) Switch to Ch.1
Error Reporting For setting the behavior if the active channel is faulty
This is good practice when, for example, there are two separate MPX
feeds. In this case Exciter A can be switched permanently to MPX Inp.2
and Exciter B can be switched permanently to MPX Inp3. In this case
the indicated selection is Ch.1.
Fail Delay For setting a time interval after which, in the event of a "No Input" warn-
ing, the "No Input" fault message also has to be generated
a) Since switchovers are allowed for certain combinations only, the number of options offered for selection is
limited depending on the settings for channel 2. To display all possible choices, channel 2 (secondary) must
be set to "Not Used".
b) Since switchovers are allowed for certain combinations only, the number of options offered for selection is
limited depending on the settings for channel 1.
2. Select the desired settings for pilot tone and preemphasis in accordance with the follow-
ing table.
Pilot tone Setting of the deviation produced by the pilot tone for stereo
Value range: 2 kHz through 10 kHz (default setting 7 kHz)
Active (Pilot tone) Switches the pilot tone on and off (active only in stereo mode; the pilot
tone is always off in mono mode)
Active (Preemphasis) For switching preemphasis on or off (with MPX mode still inactive)
Display Description
Tip: The context menu (Menu key) contains the entry Mod. Select for
directly calling the Input > Automatic Input menu window. The Back
key takes you back to the original menu.
2. Select the desired settings for the integrated stereo coder and the FM modulator in ac-
cordance with the following table.
Nominal Deviation Sets the nominal deviation; a 500 Hz sinewave FM signal at nominal
level is modulated with this deviation
Value range: 40 kHz through 150 kHz (default setting 40 kHz)
The nominal level is set in the Input > Analog Input menu for the analog
inputs and/or in the Input >Digital Input menu for the AES/EBU input.
Limiter Deviation
Display a) Description
Clipped Deviation Displays the greatest difference between the clipper input and output
during the last second
Note In order to ensure compliance with the legal limits for the maximum permissible FM devia-
tion, the exciter has an internal limiter.
The limiter is currently intended only for this purpose. If the limiter threshold is exceeded,
the FM signal is limited to the specified threshold. This causes an increase in the total har-
monic distortion.
If the incoming signal remains at too high a level, the nominal deviation must be reduced
accordingly.
Display Description
On-Time If the input amplitude is continuously above the threshold during the set
time interval On-Time, the input is considered to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Off-Time If the input amplitude is continuously below the threshold during the set
time interval Off-Time, the input is considered not to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Digital Level For setting the nominal digital input amplitude; 0 dBFs corresponds to
full-scale value of the digital signal
Value range: -12 dBFs through 0 dBFs (default setting -3 dBFs)
Threshold Setting for the digital input amplitude threshold for monitoring
On-Time If the input amplitude is continuously above the threshold during the set
time interval On-Time, the input is considered to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Off-Time If the input amplitude is continuously below the threshold during the set
time interval Off-Time, the input is considered not to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Deviation Setting for the frequency deviation caused by the nominal input level
Value range: 2 kHz through 10 kHz (default setting 4 kHz)
On-Time If the input amplitude is continuously above the threshold during the set
time interval On-Time, the input is considered to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Off-Time If the input amplitude is continuously below the threshold during the set
time interval Off-Time, the input is considered not to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
In the Parameter Set menu window of the R&S NetCCU800 you can create, load and save
parameter sets for settings of the R&S NetCCU800 and of the components that it controls.
If the operating environment changes (e.g. change of frequency), you can access complete
parameter sets instead of having to set each individual value. You have eight memory loca-
tions available in addition to the current memory location (i.e. the parameter set currently
loaded).
Note To prevent the current transmitter settings from being overwritten inadvertently, the param-
eter sets should always be loaded together with the valid transmitter settings.
2. Under the menu item Save, select the parameter sets to which you want to save the cur-
rent settings.
The data is saved to the selected parameter set. While the data is being saved, Saving
is displayed under the menu item Procedure State.
3. Repeat this procedure until all parameter sets have been saved.
You can make the following settings in the Parameter Set window:
Function Explanation
Parameter Set
Load Used to select a parameter set as the current parameter set; the cur-
rently loaded parameter set acts as an independent copy of the stored
parameter set.
Function Explanation
Save Used to save the currently active settings under the selected memory
location.
Copy From Used to select a parameter set you want to save to another memory
location. This procedure should only be carried out in offline mode (con-
text menu: Edit offline), otherwise the data will be immediately copied to
the wrong memory location.
Copy To Used to select a memory location to which you want to copy the param-
eter set selected (i.e. copied) above. This procedure should only be car-
ried out in offline mode (context menu: Edit offline). After you have
completed the procedure, implement any changes via the context menu
(Submit changes).
State
Procedure State Displays the status of the action that is being carried out (Ready, Load-
ing, Saving, Copying)
Subdevice Different Yellow: In one of the transmitter components controlled by the R&S
NetCCU800, values are set which deviate from the parameter set cur-
rently selected here.
Values Changed Yellow: The values in the current parameter set no longer correspond to
those in the stored original.
Names
Context menu
Reload Reloads the parameter set selected under Load as the current parame-
ter set (current values are overwritten).
Resave Saves the current parameter set again at the memory location selected
under Save (the values already stored at this memory location are over-
written).
Recopy Repeats the Copy From / Copy To procedure. The values at the memory
location to which the copied parameter set is written are overwritten.
Save Changes Changes made to the current parameter set are saved.
When the steps described in the above sections have been carried out the transmitter is
ready to operate. Each transmitter receives a test report from the final testing department
complete with measurement data on every quality parameter. This means that on site com-
pliance testing is only necessary at the customer's request.
2. Check the status of the warning and error indicators.If a transmitter is ready to operate,
no warnings or errors will be signaled.
3. Select Outputstage > Status > Rack Status > Rack1 > Rack Controller.
The Rack Status > Rack1 > Rack Controller window opens.
4. Check the status of the warning and error indicators.If a transmitter is ready to operate,
no warnings or errors will be signaled.
2. Check the status of the warning and error indicators. If no warnings or errors are sig-
naled, the transmitter is ready to operate.
Note Detailed information on the status of the input interfaces or the mainboard can be found in
the following menu windows:
Status of the audio inputs: Exciter A/B > Status > Analog Status
Status of the data inputs: Exciter A/B > Status > Analog Status
Hardware status of the mainboard: Exciter A/B > Status > Mainboard
2. Check the status of the warning and error indicators. If a transmitter is ready to operate,
no warnings or errors will be signaled.
3. Select NetCCU > Status > RF Status.
The RF Status window opens.
4. Check the status of the warning and error indicators. If a transmitter is ready to operate,
no warnings or errors will be signaled.
5. Select NetCCU > Status > Tx Status.
The Tx Status window opens.
6. Check the status of the warning and error indicators.If a transmitter is ready to operate,
no warnings or errors will be signaled.
There are four event memories for each of the R&S NetCCU800, exciter and OS (output
stage) modules.
Summary
Status
Warning
Fault
These event memories need to be cleared for all the modules before the transmitter begins
regular transmission.
CHAPTER 5
OPERATION
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CONTENTS
1 General Information
Transmitters are operated by means of the graphical user interface of the R&S NetCCU800.
The R&S NetCCU800 can be operated in the following ways:
Local operation via the display and menu keys on the front panel of the R&S
NetCCU800
Operation via a web browser
Monitoring and control via SNMP
If operated via the web browser of a connected PC/client computer, two modes are possi-
ble:
Menu keys
Key Meaning/function
Key Meaning/function
CURSOR KEYS Move through the menu structure and highlight menu ele-
ments; select entries
Note Different entry screens and menus are displayed depending on whether the R&S
NetCCU800 is used as a NetCCU (transmitter control) or as an NCU/NSU (control of low-
power transmitters / control of n+1 systems).
Note When you access the menu system for the first time, you are logged on by default under
the user ID Operation which authorizes you to make settings that directly affect trans-
mitter operation.
3. Using the cursor keys (up/down/left/right), select a menu from the left/right side of the
window and confirm with OK.
If additional submenus are available, the higher-level menus are shown in the left-hand
window and the lower-level menus are shown in the right-hand window.
4. Using the cursor keys (up/down), select another menu or menu window from the right
side of the window and confirm with OK.
Using the cursor keys (up/down), select an entry in the menu window and confirm with
OK.
By using the MENU or FUNCTION key, you can call up a context menu from any position.
Use the BACK key to go back one step in the menu structure (even from the Help win-
dows); you can also use BACK to cancel an entered value as long as you have not already
confirmed it with OK.
Use the HOME key to exit the menu structure and return to the system overview.
Selecting entries
Editing entries
In the editor, it is only possible to add new characters to existing characters. To insert char-
acters at a certain position, you must first delete any existing characters from right to left
and then enter new characters starting at the current cursor position.
The editor is closed by selecting Enter text or Discard; you then return to the menu win-
dow. If you select the Fix Editor command in the context menu, the editor will remain open
until you close it by pressing the Back key.
1) Entry line
2) Selectable characters
3) Command line
1. To enter characters, move to the required character using the cursor keys and then con-
firm with the OK key.
The selected character appears in the entry line.
or
To delete characters in the entry line, select Del char using the cursor keys and then
confirm with the OK key.
The characters in the entry line are deleted one by one from right to left.
2. To save changes (current entry in the entry line), select Enter text using the cursor keys
and then confirm with the OK key.
This closes the editor, stores the changes and displays them in the menu window.
or
To close the editor without saving the changes, select Discard using the cursor keys and
then confirm with the OK key.
The editor closes and you return to the menu window. Your changes are not saved.
The context menu contains function- and content-oriented commands which can be applied
to the currently displayed menu.
The context menu can be called up from any position using the MENU or FUNCTION key.
The content-oriented commands are given in the description for the respective menu win-
dow. The function-oriented commands are listed and described below:
Command Explanation
Command Explanation
Edit Offline Used to edit a menu item offline; changes are only saved when Submit
Changes (context menu) is selected
Edit Online Used to edit a menu item online; standard setting which can only be
changed by selecting Edit Offline
Enter Text In editor only: Used to save entries (alternative to the "Enter text" com-
mand in the command line of the editor)
Discard In editor only: Used to discard entries (alternative to the "Discard" com-
mand in the command line of the editor)
Fix Editor In editor only: The editor remains open for further editing after entries
have been saved or discarded
Remote control (e.g. via a network) and remote operation (e.g. via a PC) both require a web
browser.
Note Depending on their rights, logged-on users can monitor the transmitter in question or con-
trol all of its functions. There is no difference between remote operation and remote control
with respect to this functionality.
The R&S NetCCU800 contains the necessary components for remote operation and re-
mote control as standard:
Connecting a PC/client
1. Using an RJ-45 crossover cable, connect the Ethernet socket on the front panel of the
R&S NetCCU800 to a local PC.
or
Using an RJ-45 1:1 cable, connect the NETLINK socket (Ethernet NetLink X5) on the
rear panel of the R&S NetCCU800 to your network.
Before you can use a browser to connect to the R&S NetCCU800 via the connector on the
rear panel of the R&S NetCCU800, you must enter the IP address required for communi-
cation directly via the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 or have the IP address assigned
automatically. To permit this, the R&S NetCCU800 must be set to local mode (press the Lo-
cal key so that the appropriate LED lights up).
The parameters for connection to the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 are preset and
cannot be changed.
Note The R&S NetCCU800 has an integrated DHCP client to allow automatic address assign-
ment. For automatic integration into a network, the network must contain a DHCP server.
1. Select the menu NetCCU > Setup > NetCCU Setup > Network > Rear Ethernet at the
front panel of the R&S NetCCU800.
Configuring browser
The following requirements must be fulfilled before you can operate the R&S NetCCU800
using your browser:
The next section uses Microsoft Internet Explorer to explain how you can check whether
these conditions have been met or what changes you need to make.
Note Please note that the settings described here need not match your current browser version
one hundred percent.
ATTENTION!
Please note that the modified settings described here may adversely affect the security of
your Internet connections.
All necessary changes and settings can be found in the Tools > Internet Options menu of
your Internet Explorer.
1. Select the Privacy tab and click the Default button if available and not dimmed.
2. Set the privacy level via the slider (all the way down) to Accept All Cookies.
2. Check whether the entry Java (Sun) JRE ... is present and enabled.
3. If necessary, download and install (standard installation) the Java Runtime Environment
from the Sun website "www.java.com".
4. Then select the Internet Explorer's Advanced tab again and check whether the software
is installed and enabled.
Launching program
Note To be able to operate the R&S NetCCU800 via a PC connected to the front panel, the R&S
NetCCU800 must be set to local mode (press the Local key so that the appropriate LED
lights up).
ID Authorization Password
Configuration Allows you to set basic transmitter parameters; e.g. setup 1234
Operation Allows you to make settings that directly affect transmitter 1234
operation
Superuser a) Allows you to configure, create and delete user profiles 1234
and to display and delete active sessions; no authoriza-
tion for setting transmitter parameters; see Query
a) The IDs Superuser and Guest are only available via the web browser.
System Overview
The System Overview window provides an overview showing the current status of the
transmitter and its components.
Measure Values
The current forward power and reflected power are displayed in the Measure Values win-
dow.
Navigator
The Navigator shows the menus of all system components. You can open the individual
folders and menus by double-clicking with the mouse. The selected menus are displayed
in the menu window.
Menu window
The menu window shows the menu selected in the Navigator window.
Control panel
You can use the control panel to navigate within the menu structure and menus and to
change settings. You activate the individual control elements using the mouse or keyboard.
1) Used for switching between menu entries, for accessing editable values and for entering numeric values; click-
ing the arrow buttons (up/down) increments or decrements a number (corresponds to cursor keys on the key-
board)
2) Used for editing (switch to edit mode) and confirming settings (corresponds to entry key on the keyboard)
3) Corresponds to the UP and DOWN cursor keys (legend 2)
4) Used for quickly switching between menu items, for quickly accessing editable values and for quickly entering
numeric values
5) Usually used to move one level back in the menu structure; also used to cancel settings that have not yet been
confirmed with OK
6) Return to home menu
7) Displays the context menus for the current menu window (standard context menus: Description: help texts;
Open: opens a menu or menu item; Edit: for editing entry; Edit Offline: item can be edited without the change
being applied immediately; Submit Change: submits an item edited offline)
8) Not enabled in this software version
The ID Superuser with the factory-set password 1234 gives you extensive user adminis-
tration rights.
1. Log on as Superuser.
2. Select User Administration in the Navigator window.
The processing options and a list of existing users are displayed.
Display Meaning
Name User ID
Display Meaning
Web browser The user ID and authorization permit operation via the web browser
(Yes, No)
Front panel The user ID and authorization permit local operation (Yes, No)
The following users are factory-set. Only the password can be changed for these users.
ID Authorization Password
Configuration Allows you to set basic transmitter parameters; e.g. setup 1234
Operation Allows you to make settings that directly affect transmitter 1234
operation
Superuser Allows you to configure, create and delete user profiles 1234
and to display and delete active sessions; no authoriza-
tion for setting transmitter parameters; see Query
Creating users
Entry/selection Explanation
Web browser The user ID permits menu access via the web browser
Is admin The user also has user administration rights (configuration, creation
and deletion of users; no access to the user profiles Superuser and
Guest)
3. Confirm your entries with Add user; clicking Reset discards your entries.
Changing users
Note All users have the right to change their own password.
3. Change the user profile in the way described under "Creating users".
4. Confirm your changes with Change User; clicking Reset discards your changes.
Deleting users
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for monitoring and controlling a
wide variety of different units in a network. Detailed information about this topic can be
found under http://www.wikipedia.org/.
A description of the unit - the management information base (MIB) - must be loaded in the
central unit ("manager") from which the transmitters are monitored.
A monitored unit contains a program ("agent") which can answer queries from the manager
and execute commands. Furthermore, the agent may of its own accord generate a mes-
sage and send it to the manager. In this way, the central unit can be informed of a fault.
1.4.1 Installation
The MIBs required for monitoring and controlling a transmitter are available in the R&S firm-
ware/software database GLORIS and can be downloaded at any unit. All of the information
required for configuration is contained in the MIBs themselves.
When the transmitter is put into operation, both the agent in the transmitter and the manag-
er must be configured. Additional steps may be necessary if the transmitter is connected
via routers, firewalls or similar devices as they may block data packets.
The XX8000 transmitter family supports the versions SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c.
Alarms can be sent as v1Traps, v2Traps or v2Informs.
Several destinations can be set for fault messages (alarm sinks).
Several communities can be set with Read Only authorization and one with Read/Write
authorization.
You can make settings yourself via the local display (if available), the web server or SNMP.
The menu windows of the SNMP menu contain all the settings that are required for access-
ing a transmitter.
Note Changes to these settings are adopted immediately. The instrument does not need to be
restarted.
Note Detailed information about the individual parameters can be found in the descriptions of the
respective menu windows.
To be able to monitor and control a transmitter with SNMP, the MIB of the device and a pro-
gram which can interpret the MIB must be available on the manager side.
You can load all available MIBs from any device using a web browser.
1. Log on using the web browser and select the SNMP Administration menu.
MIBs from Rohde&Schwarz and IRT are available. MIBs from IRT allow transmitters to
be linked using SNMP irrespective of the manufacturer. They are, however, limited with
respect to their functionality. When using IRT MIBs, you can select the "Inhibit Status"
for local operation (in the same way as for the parallel contacts). If this function is acti-
vated, no alarms/traps are sent when the transmitter is in local mode. You can activate/
deactivate this function using Inhibit Status in the SNMP > General menu window.
MIB Description
RS-XX8000-COM- Contains definitions which all XX8000 transmitters fulfill (e.g. type
MON-MIB plate, configuration)
A detailed description of the MIBs, the information that they contain and the associated op-
tions is given below.
SNMP communication is properly set up if you have loaded the MIBs in your program and
you are using the correct IP address of the transmitter and the correct community. For que-
ries and settings you must set the SNMP version in your manager; the transmitters detect
the used protocol automatically.
In the example above, a transmitter with the IP address 10.123.10.7 queries the OID (Ob-
jectIdentifier: unique designation of a data point) serialNumber
(.1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.1.1.1.2). The reply from the agent is 100111.
Using a further test, you can check whether the transmitter sends an alarm message in the
event of an error and whether this message reaches the alarm destinations. To do so, set
an OID sendTestTrap (.1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.1.1.2.3) to the value 2, which triggers
a testTrap (.1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.1.2.0.1). This alarm is sent to all receivers which
have been entered for the alarms (Trapsinks, see above).
This type of fault message functions using a slightly different mechanism than that used for
querying and setting values (standard: UDP Port 161 for SET/GET and UDP Port 162 for
alarms).
The following illustration shows that the testTrap has been received correctly by the unit
with the serial number 100111.
Known problems
If querying of the data does not work or if you do not receive an alarm, check the following:
Has the network been connected correctly? The SNMP connection only functions via
the remote Ethernet interface of the device (R&S NetCCU800: X5 NETLINK, R&S
Sx800: X2 ETHERNET).
Are the network settings (IP address, gateway) correct?
Is the correct community entered for access in the manager and in the transmitter (case-
sensitive)?
Is a PC firewall blocking incoming SNMP packets?
Has the program which receives alarms been started and correctly configured?
In large networks: Is a router or firewall blocking the SNMP packets?
Is message suppression (Inhibit Status in the SNMP > General menu) activated?
1.4.1.4 Configuration
RS-XX8000-COMMON-MIB
This information always concerns the unit that is being monitored by means of SNMP, for
example the NSU in an n+1 system.
RS-XX8000-DVB-TX-MIB
the standby concepts "single transmitter", "passive exciter standby", "active output-
stage standby" and "passive output-stage standby"
all power classes (low-power, medium-power and high-power)
air-cooled and liquid-cooled transmitters
Different parameters are available depending on the system being queried. For example,
cmdTxOpModeExcAutomatic (.1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.4.1.1.1.7) gives the reply
NoSuchName if you query a single transmitter since this transmitter does not have an au-
tomatic exciter function. It is easy to find out which parameters are valid by checking the
module compliances (e.g. under .1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.4.5.2).
Example: DVB configuration, passive exciter standby, medium power, optional DVB receiv-
er module with two inputs.
Valid MIBs:
RS-COMMON-MIB
RS-XX8000-COMMON-MIB
RS-XX8000-DVB-TX-MIB
RS-XX8000-DVB-TX-REC-MIB
The valid OIDs for the transmitter are contained in the Module Compliance path. The OID
contains references to the individual groups.
Fig. 5 RS-XX8000-DVB-TX-MIB
The groups contain all valid OIDs. The valid OIDs for the receiver module are contained in
the "Module Compliance" path of the RS-XX8000-DVB-TX-REC-MIB. The OID contains
references to the individual groups. The groups contain all valid OIDs.
RS-XX8000-DVB-NP1-MIB
This MIB contains all the parameters required for any DVB n+1 system, irrespective of the
following features of the individual transmitter:
variant
power class
cooling system
Once again, unavailable parameters receive the reply NoSuchName, e.g. parameters from
the transmitter A8 if only a 4+1 system is available (see module compliances under
.1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.5.5.2).
Setting alarms
Depending on the available system, it is possible to set detailed alarms: for example, for
every item of status information in every amplifier in every rack of every transmitter in a me-
dium-power n+1 system. In addition, it is also possible to assign a freely selectable priority
and to check the current status.
In the screenshot above, the following information is contained in the highlighted row (de-
pending on the used MIB; here: DVB n+1 medium-power system):
Position of code
Meaning of position Value Meaning of value
number
eventTxPriority(8) Priority for event Value freely selectable Default setting when
by customer supplied: 1
The columns containing the value Not accessible are "index" columns (identified by IDX).
OIDs of these columns cannot be queried; they are used for internal purposes only.
Valid MIBs:
RS-COMMON-MIB
RS-XX8000-COMMON-MIB
RS-XX8000-DVB-NP1-MIB
Name: rsXx8000DVBNplus1LP
OID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.5.5.2.2
Groups:
groupNsuLP - 1.36.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.5.5.1.6
groupAlarmNsuLP" - 1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.5.5.1.7
groupTxLP - 1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.5.5.1.8
groupAlarmTxLP - 1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.5.5.1.9
groupEvents - 1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.2.167.5.5.1.5
Status
Tx Status
RF Status
Device Status
Logbook
Summary
Status
Warning
Fault
Operation
Setup
TX Setup
Option Keys
Status
Install
Deactivations
NetCCU Setup
Common
System
SW Mainte-
nance
Network
Front Ethernet
Rear Ethernet
Services
SNMP
General
Manager
Alarmsinks
RS232
NTP
RF Probe
Antenna
RF Probe For-
ward
RF Probe
Reflected
RF Probes Mea-
sure Values
Device Info
NetCCU
Mainboard
Measure Values
Parameter Set
2.2 Login
Various authorization levels protect against nondeliberate access of critical system settings
from the home menu. When you start local operation via the keypad and display of the R&S
NetCCU800, your user ID is Operation by default.
Note If you have the appropriate authorization, you can change, create or delete user profiles us-
ing the user administration facility (called up via the web browser).
You can change your user ID in any menu using the Change User context menu. When in
local operation mode, you do not need to enter a password to change the user ID.
You can select a user profile by clicking Select user from list.
Note The fields Or type user name and Type password are reserved for R&S Service person-
nel only.
ID Authorization Password
Configuration Allows you to set basic transmitter parameters; e.g. setup 1234
ID Authorization Password
Operation Allows you to make settings that directly affect transmitter 1234
operation
Note To use the menus via the web interface, you must enter a password (factory setting: 1234).
All users can change their own password via the web interface.
The Status menu provides an overview of faults, warnings and status messages relating to
the individual components and functions of the transmitter.
The Tx Status menu window is divided into three parts (from top left to bottom right):
Display Explanation
Fault Red: Sum message "Fault"; a fault message has been output in the
transmitter system
Display Explanation
Warning Yellow: Sum message "Warning"; a warning message has been output
in the transmitter system
Local Yellow: R&S NetCCU800 has been switched over to local mode
Exciter
Comm Ex. A Red: Communication error between R&S NetCCU800 and exciter A
Comm Ex. B Red: Communication error between R&S NetCCU800 and exciter B
Outputstage
Comm. OS. A Red: Communication error between R&S NetCCU800 and output stage
A
Display Explanation
Display Explanation
Display Explanation
Power Supply Red: At least one of the internal operating voltages of the R&S
NetCCU800 is outside its permissible range.
Device Temp. Red: Temperature inside the R&S NetCCU800 is too high; otherwise
green
You can use the Logbook menu to query status and fault messages about the R&S
NetCCU800. The Logbook menu windows provide an overview of the status, warning and
fault messages relating to the R&S NetCCU800.
Note You can call up logbook entries in the windows Summary, Status, Warning and Fault. The
structure of the four windows is identical.
Column Description
Message Message
Arrow direc-
Arrow color Description
tion
Red Fault
Yellow Warning
In the Operation menu window you can make settings for the standby behavior and for the
exciter and amplifier.
Function Explanation
Tx Operation
Program On/Off ON/OFF command for program path (all components (Exciter and Out-
putstage) that were selected under Preselection)
Preselection
Exciter A/B Used to select the exciter that is connected to the preselected output
stage (program path)
Automatic
Exciter On/Off Used to switch the automatic exciter switchover function to active or not
active
Changed Yellow: Main exciter has been switched over to the standby exciter.
Delay Delay before a switchover occurs so that a brief fault does not immedi-
ately trigger a switchover.
You can use the Setup menu to configure the transmitter system's hardware.
Power Switch Used to set the hardware configuration for antenna switchover. The fol-
lowing options are available:
"Manual" for manual antenna switchover
"Automatic" for electronic antenna switchover
Antenna Type Country-specific setting for the antenna type; the default setting is Full
Setting: Setting:
Transmitter standby system
Tx Type Power Switch
Each available software option can be enabled by installing a valid activation key. If a soft-
ware option is later no longer required, activation can be canceled again by installing a de-
activation key.
Note The deactivation mechanism allows software options which are no longer required to be
"returned" to Rohde & Schwarz.
Option keys are available from your local Rohde & Schwarz sales partners.
Automatic installation of one or more activation keys using the Software Distributor
Installation of an option key by means of a web browser
With this method, the option key can be transferred from, for example, a received mail
using the copy/paste function.
Installation of an option key directly at the display
With this method, a 30-digit code is entered using the keyboard.
The two last methods use the installation menu Setup > Option Keys > Install described
below.
The Setup > Option Keys > Status menu window lists the available software options with
their respective activation status.
K The K material number and stock number of the device are used to
order an option key to activate a software option from Rohde & Schwarz
sales partners.
The Setup > Option Keys > Install menu window is used to install option keys manually.
Option Key Used to enter a 30-digit code to activate (or deactivate) a software
option. Entry of the code is completed with Enter or OK.
Display Explanation
The Setup > Option Keys > Deactivations menu window lists software options which
were once active, but have been deactivated again using a deactivation key.
Column Explanation
K The K material number and stock number of the device are used for
ordering an option key to activate a software option from Rohde &
Schwarz sales partners.
Column Explanation
In the Common menu window you can make general settings for the system.
Selection Explanation
Display Timeout Time in minutes after which the display switches off (standby)
LED Local Color of the Local LED on the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 (yel-
low, green)
LED On Color of the ON LED on the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 (yellow,
green)
Fan Control Used to switch fan monitoring ON/OFF; the fan monitoring function must
be switched off on instruments without fans; rebooting is necessary after
this function has been switched ON/OFF.
In the System menu window you can make settings which determine how the R&S
NetCCU800 is used. Depending on the selected setting, a different entry screen and differ-
ent menus are displayed after the R&S NetCCU800 is booted.
Selection Explanation
BitBus Slave TCP Used to define the used TCP port (only for RS232 Application = BitBus
Port Slave)
BitBus Slave CRC Used to define whether CRC is used (only for RS232 Application = Bit-
Bus Slave)
In the SW Maintenance menu window you can perform software updates for the R&S
NetCCU800 and the connected exciters.
To perform a software update, you must connect the R&S NetCCU800 to a PC which has
the required updates and update software.
Before you call the update software on the PC, you must set the R&S NetCCU800 to Up-
date mode using the Start NetCCU Update context menu. When you call the update soft-
ware on the PC, the software automatically analyzes which updates need to be installed.
The update procedure is started from the PC by means of the update software.
Updates for the R&S NetCCU800 are installed straight away. In a further step, updates for
the exciter(s) must be started from the R&S NetCCU800 via the Start Exciter A/B Update
context menu.
Note The entire update procedure is described in detail in the chapter "Maintenance" in the R&S
NetCCU800 manual.
Function Explanation
Update Exc A Displays the progress of software update installation for exciter A
Update Exc B Displays the progress of software update installation for exciter B
Restart All applications are restarted; the operating system remains active. Usu-
(context menu) ally, only a restart is required following a software update.
Start NetCCU Update The software updates available for the transmitter system are trans-
(context menu) ferred to the R&S NetCCU800. The new software is then installed auto-
matically on the R&S NetCCU800.
Start Exciter A The software update available on the R&S NetCCU800 is transferred to
Update (context exciter A and then installed automatically.
menu)
Start Exciter B The software update available on the R&S NetCCU800 is transferred to
Update (context exciter B and then installed automatically.
menu)
In the menu windows of the Network menu, you can make the settings required when con-
necting the R&S NetCCU800 to a PC/laptop or LAN/WLAN.
The network settings for the front Ethernet interface are preset. You can configure the set-
tings for the rear interface manually or have them assigned automatically by a DHCP server
in the network.
Menu windows
Front Ethernet (connection of a PC/laptop using a cross cable): display of the network
settings for the front interface ETHERNET
Rear Ethernet (connection to a LAN/WLAN): display and configuration of the network
settings for the rear Ethernet interface NETLINK (X5)
Display Explanation
Factory setting: On
Notes
All settings for the front Ethernet interface are preset. If a PC/laptop is to be connected, the
network interface on the PC/laptop must be configured accordingly:
IP address (PC): First three segments same as those for IP Address of the R&S
NetCCU800 (see above); a value below 250 must be entered for the last segment
Subnet mask (PC): Same settings as under Network Mask (see above)
Setting/display Explanation
On: The network settings for IP address, subnet mask and gateway
are retrieved automatically by a DHCP server
Off: The network settings for IP address, subnet mask and gateway
must be entered manually (see above)
Factory setting: On
a) Caution: Only change the settings for Speed Mode and Autosensing in exceptional cases where there are
problems with the network connection.
Notes
Manual settings for remote connection should only be entered in offline mode (context
menu: Edit Offline) and then activated with Submit Changes (context menu).
The IP address must not be in the same network as the front ETHERNET interface.
To allow automatic integration in a network (DHCP Client activated), the network must
contain a DHCP server.
In the menu windows of the Services menu you can make settings for the SNMP, RS-232-
C and NTP communication interfaces.
Menu windows
SNMP > General: Used to set the UDP port for SET/GET and to activate message sup-
pression for local operation mode
SNMP > Manager: Used to set access protection for communities
SNMP > Alarmsinks: Used to configure alarm sinks
RS232: Used to configure the RS-232-C interface
NTP: Used to set up synchronization for the transmitter system
Function Explanation
If OIDs are polled with message suppression active, the return value is 0
(undefined). In this operating state, SNMP commands (SET) are not
executed but simply confirmed.
When the Remote mode is reactivated, all stored alarms are sent once.
The polling of OIDs again returns current values.
Function Explanation
Function Explanation
Access Level [1 5] Used to select access authorization for one of five user groups
Community [1 5] Used to set the SNMP community string (a type of password) for a user
group
Default setting: "public" for read only (GET) and "broadcast" for read /
write (SET)
Case-sensitive!
The Off setting is used for configuration purposes and for testing.
Function Explanation
The Off setting is used for configuration purposes and for testing.
Alarm Version SNMP version in which the alarm is to be sent (v1 Trap, v2c Trap or v2c
Inform)
Traps are sent once only; Informs, however, are repeated several times
until confirmation of the alarm sink is received.
The community set here must also be used on the manager side. A dis-
tinction is made between upper-case and lower-case characters.
Inform Timeout Time which is to elapse before an inform is sent again (with v2c Inform
only)
Inform Unackd Number of unconfirmed alarms which can be stored by the agent (with
v2c Inform only)
In the RS232 menu window you can make settings for the RS-232-C interface.
Function Explanation
Baudrate As required;
if bitbus is used: 19200
In the NTP (Network Time Protocol) menu window you can set up synchronization for the
transmitter system. This ensures that the time settings of all system components are syn-
chronized via a common time server.
Function Explanation
NTP sync-time Used to set the interval at which the device time (client) is synchronized
with the time of the time server
NTP server config Used to select manual or automatic entry/assignment of the IP address
of the time server; in this software version, only manual entry of the IP
address (under NTP server 1) is supported
You can use the RF Probe Antenna menu to enter the values required for calibrating the
test point and to read off the current measurement values.
Note In the R&S NetCCU800 system overview, the forward power of the transmitter is displayed
in the left-hand window and the reflected power in the right-hand window on the basis of the
values entered in the menus below.
Note You can calibrate the measuring system and the zero point via the context menu.
Function Explanation
Threshold Setting of upper and lower thresholds for forward power; warnings and
fault messages are issued if these thresholds are crossed
RF Fail Limit Used to select a dB value; a fault message is output if the actual value
drops below this limit value
Timeout RF Fail Con- Used to select the time that the actual value must remain below the RF
trol Fail Limit before an appropriate fault message is generated
Warning Limit Used to select a dB value for the forward power; a warning message is
output if the forward power drops below this value
Set Gain (context Used to calibrate the internal measurement system. The internal mea-
menu) surement value for the entered nominal value can be stored by selecting
Set Gain.
Set Offset (context Used to calibrate the zero point as of which the externally measured
menu) power is displayed. The zero point is calibrated by selecting Set Offset.
Note You can calibrate the measuring system and the zero point via the context menu.
Display/entry Explanation
Display/entry Explanation
Threshold Used to set a limit for the reflected power; a warning message is output
if the reflected power exceeds this limit
Warning Limit Used to select a dB value; a warning message is output if the actual
value drops below this limit value
Set Gain (context Used to calibrate the internal measurement system. The internal mea-
menu) surement value for the entered nominal value can be stored by selecting
Set Gain.
Set Offset (context Used to calibrate the zero point as of which the externally measured
menu) power is displayed. The zero point is calibrated by selecting Set Offset.
Display Explanation
RF Probe Forward
Gain This adjustment value for the trace corresponds to the nominal power of
the transmitter (100 % value).
Offset Threshold for the measurement voltage; the measured power is dis-
played when this threshold is exceeded (zero point of the trace).
RF Probe Reflected
Gain This adjustment value for the trace corresponds to the nominal power of
the transmitter (100 % value).
Display Explanation
Offset Threshold for the measurement voltage; the measured power is dis-
played when this threshold is exceeded (zero point of the trace).
You can use the Device Info menu to display detailed product information about any hard-
ware or software component of the R&S NetCCU800.
Context menu
The context menu provides additional information about the specific component.
Context menu
The context menu provides additional information about the specific component.
The Measure Values menu window displays the current measurement values for the trans-
mitter test points.
Display Explanation
Monitoring Power Internal voltage value of the R&S NetCCU800 power supply
Supply
RF Probe 1 Voltage of the internal measurement value for the output power at
antenna test point 1 (forward power)
RF Probe 2 Voltage of the internal measurement value for the output power at
antenna test point 2 (reflected power)
In the Parameter Set menu window you can load and save parameter sets for settings of
the R&S NetCCU800 and of the components that it controls. If the operating environment
changes (e.g. change of frequency), you can access complete parameter sets instead of
having to set each individual value. You have eight memory locations available in addition
to the current memory location (i.e. the parameter set currently loaded).
Function Explanation
Parameter Set
Load Used to select a parameter set as the current parameter set; the cur-
rently loaded parameter set acts as an independent copy of the stored
parameter set.
Save Used to save the currently active settings under the selected memory
location.
Copy From Used to select a parameter set you want to save to another memory
location. This procedure should only be carried out in offline mode (con-
text menu: Edit offline), otherwise the data will be immediately copied to
the wrong memory location.
Copy To Used to select a memory location to which you want to copy the param-
eter set selected (i.e. copied) above. This procedure should only be car-
ried out in offline mode (context menu: Edit offline). After you have
completed the procedure, implement any changes via the context menu
(Submit changes).
State
Procedure State Displays the status of the action that is being carried out (Ready, Load-
ing, Saving, Copying)
Subdevice Different Yellow: In one of the transmitter components controlled by the R&S
NetCCU800, values are set which deviate from the parameter set cur-
rently selected here.
Values Changed Yellow: The values in the current parameter set no longer correspond to
those in the stored original.
Names
Function Explanation
Context menu
Reload Reloads the parameter set selected under Load as the current parame-
ter set (current values are overwritten).
Resave Saves the current parameter set again at the memory location selected
under Save (the values already stored at this memory location are over-
written).
Recopy Repeats the Copy From / Copy To procedure. The values at the memory
location to which the copied parameter set is written are overwritten.
Save Changes Changes made to the current parameter set are saved.
Measured values:
Selected Audio (Type, Channel, Status)
Deviation
Modulation Power
Measured values:
Temperature
12V Fans
12V Rack Controller
Digital Status > Indicators for AES Left / AES Right in each case:
Nominal Level
Current Level (in % and dBFs)
Status (Off, OK, Level too low)
Further indications:
Sample Rate
Preemphasis
Audio detect
Non-PCM Audio
Channel Status Valid
Channel Status CRC
Parity/Biphase Error
Clock
Input > Analog Audio > Setting items in each case for Analog and MPX:
Impedance
Level
Threshold (in % or dBu)
On-Time
Off-Time
Input > Data Input > Setting items (separate) for AUX1/2/3:
Level
Deviation
Active (On/Off)
Threshold (in % or dBu)
On-Time
Off-Time
Indications:
Channel 1 Status
Channel 2 Status
Selected Channel
Setting items:
Pilot Tone Deviation
Active Pilot Tone
Preemphasis
Activate Preemphasis
Indications:
Actual Deviation
Actual MPX Power
Clipped Deviation
Limiter Activity
Indications:
External Reference State
External Reference Locked
The menu windows in the Status menu summarize the current status of the exciter. Color
coding (gray, green, yellow and red) is used to indicate status information, warnings and
error messages. Internal measured values are also displayed.
When warnings and error messages occur, this usually means that transmission operation
is impaired. Different colors are used to distinguish the severity of an impairment or the
"quality" of a defect. The following applies:
Status displays (green) and warnings (yellow) always reflect the current status of the excit-
er.
Since error messages (red) usually refer to a defect in the instrument, and this defect does
not repair itself, the messages remain active even after the reason for the error has passed
or the error has been corrected. If the error has been corrected, you can reset the error dis-
play with the RESET key.
There are however some exceptions to this rule, particularly when the software itself can
recognize that the cause of the error has passed. Examples of this error type are "No Input"
(during error configuration) or "Temperature Fail".
Hardware faults are displayed as summaries of the faults shown in detail in the Main-
board submenu.
The status of the input interfaces is displayed separately for each logical input with the
aid of Audio Ch1, Audio Ch2 and Data Input. The status of the automatic input
switchover is displayed in the Sel. Audio Input line.
The peak deviation and the MPX power during the last second are also displayed.
Note The status LED at the end of the Sel. Audio Input line displays the status of the currently
active input, i.e. the input being used, and corresponds to the NO INPUT LED on the exciter
front panel. Interference is indicated in the form of a warning (yellow) or fault (red), depend-
ing on the settings for the input automatics.
Note An entry in the context menu (Menu key) can be used to reset an exciter fault without hav-
ing to change menus.
Display Description
RF RF output indication:
Off (gray)
There is no RF level at the exciter output since the RF output is not
enabled ("manually" disabled)
On (green)
The RF level at the exciter output is OK
Fault (red)
There is no RF level at the exciter output even though the RF output
is enabled
Display Description
Display Description
Sel. Audio Input Status of currently active input (i.e. the input being used)
(for details see "Input > Automatic Input Menu Window")
Deviation Indication of the peak deviation in kHz at the output during the last sec-
ond
Mod Power Indication of the modulation power in dBr at the output during the last
second
Additional details
Display Description
Display Description
CF Card Indicates whether the built-in CF card was able to read the files cor-
rectly:
No Error (green)
Error-free
Error (red)
The data on the CF card is corrupted. The card must be reformatted
or exchanged. Please contact R&S Service.
12V Rack Ctrl. The rack controller is supplied with an auxiliary voltage via connection
TX (X6B) if the dedicated auxiliary power supply has failed. The deliv-
ered voltage can be read out at this point.
This window shows the status for each of the analog inputs that is currently connected.
They are as follows:
Display Description
Current Display of the peak value for the input amplitude during the last second;
shown as a percentage of the nominal input amplitude and as an abso-
lute value in dB
Note The statuses OK and Too Low are determined using the algorithm described in the section
"Signal Monitoring, Analog Inputs".
Although the Clipped status is analyzed and displayed in this menu, it has no effect on the
status of the input channel concerned. This means that even though an overdriven input
leads to a general warning, the corresponding input channel (Status > Overview menu
window) is still OK and is not switched over to a standby channel if one is available.
Note The context menu (Menu key) contains two entries, AF Setup and Data Setup, for directly
calling menu windows Input > Analog Input or Input > Data Input. These menu windows
can be used to change the settings for the inputs displayed in each case. The Back key
takes you back to the original menu.
The following indications return the status of the digital signal, i.e. the audio content. There
are separate indications for the left and right channels.
Note The statuses OK and Too Low are determined using the algorithm described in the section
"Signal Monitoring, Analog Inputs".
Display Description
Current Display of the peak value for the input amplitude during the last second;
shown as a percentage of the nominal input amplitude and as an abso-
lute level in dBFs
Display Description
Sample Rate Indication of the detected audio signal sampling rate; the receiver can
decode signals with sampling rates between 32 kHz and 192 kHz per
channel
Preemphasis Indicates whether the receiver has detected a preemphasis in the AES
data stream. This information is taken from the status bits in the AES
channel.
Audio Indicates whether the receiver has detected audio content in the AES
data stream. This information is taken from the AES channel status bits.
Non-PCM Indicates whether the data stream contains proper audio samples. Non-
PCM audio streams in accordance with the Dolby specification "AC-3
Data Stream in IEC 60958 Interface" cannot be processed by the sys-
tem.
Ch State Valid Indicates whether the decoded status reporting of the AES frequency
channel is valid
Ch State CRC Indicates whether the receiver has detected CRC errors in the AES
channel status bits
Parity/Biphase Indicates whether the receiver has detected an error in the AES/EBU
frame
Display Description
Note The statuses CH State Valid, Parity/Biphase and Clock give rise to a switchover to the
standby channel, if one is available. When the error is detected, the input level is set at "Too
Low" in order to avoid a switchover. For this reason the signal must be restored at least for
the duration of the defined On time (see "Input > Digital Input Menu Window" ) in order for
the channel to be marked as "OK" again.
Note The context menu (Menu key) contains the entry Setup for directly calling the Input > Dig-
ital Audio menu window . This menu window can be used to change the settings for the
inputs displayed. The Back key takes you back to the original menu.
The logbook is used to record state changes (events) affecting the exciter.
The complete logbook and the partial logbooks are uniformly structured. The messages are
numbered sequentially and contain the following information:
Indicator for the occurrence or disappearance of an event (only for warnings or sta-
tus messages)
Message: Brief description of the event
Time: Time of day of the event
Date: Date of the event
The colored arrows in the second column have the following meanings:
Function Description
Clear logbook Clears all entries in the current logbook. Note that it is not possible to
clear individual entries.
When you clear the complete logbook, the partial logbooks are also
cleared.
When you clear the complete logbook or the error logbook, all faults are
reset. If a fault is still present, it is indicated and again entered in the log-
book.
Function Description
When you restore the complete logbook, the partial logbooks are also
restored.
ADC +12 V PS-B Warning Operating voltage supply interrupted for the fans; it might be necessary
to exchange the power supply
ADC +12 V Rack Warning The auxiliary voltage supply for the rack controller is defective. If the
voltage supply for the rack controller fails, no backup through the exciter
is available; the exciter should be exchanged as a precaution
AES State Not Valid Warning Some AES channel status bits invalid; clock information from receiver
chip invalid
AES-L Level Warning Digital level AES left is below the defined threshold
AES-R Level Warning Digital level AES right is below the defined threshold
AF-L Clip Warning Level at left analog input is too high; A/D converter is overdriven
AF-L Level Warning The level at the left analog input is below the defined threshold
AF-R Clip Warning Level at right analog input is too high; A/D converter is overdriven
AF-R Level Warning The level at the right analog input is below the defined threshold
AUX1 Clip Warning Level at AUX1 input is too high; A/D converter is overdriven
AUX1 Level Warning The level at the AUX1 input is below the defined threshold
AUX2 Clip Warning Level at AUX2 input is too high; A/D converter is overdriven
AUX2 Level Warning The level at the AUX2 input is below the defined threshold
AUX3 Clip Warning Level at AUX3 input is too high; A/D converter is overdriven
AUX3 Level Warning The level at the AUX3 input is below the defined threshold
FAN 1 Warning Fan 1 is not functioning properly and should be exchanged (see the
"Maintenance" chapter)
FAN 2 Warning Fan 2 is not functioning properly and should be exchanged (see the
"Maintenance" chapter)
HW EEPROM Fault It is no longer possible to read the EEPROM on the mainboard and the
calibration data are not available; the device is defective and must be
exchanged
HW Mainboard Fault Hardware general fault; the device is defective and must be exchanged
MPX Clip Warning Level at MPX input is too high; A/D converter is overdriven
MPX Level Warning The level at the MPX input is below the defined threshold
Mute Status RF output signal was suppressed internally; this warning is generated
automatically during a frequency change or if the RF loop is interrupted
Power Supply Fault The power supply on the mainboard is faulty; the device is defective and
must be exchanged; check for external short-circuit on rack controller if
necessary (see "Status > Mainboard Menu Window")
RF Fail Fault No RF output signal present; the device is defective and must be
exchanged
RF Unit fault Fault RF unit on the mainboard is defective; the device must be exchanged
Test Mode Warning The device is in test mode; this mode is available only to R&S service
personnel
No CCU Comm Status The exciter has no connection to the R&S NetCCU800
Output Open Fault Commanded by the R&S NetCCU800: all amplifiers are without an input
signal; there is probably a break at the exciter output
Main PLL Unlock Warning The main PLL has not locked
(if the status persists, RF Unit Fault is triggered)
UPC PLL Unlock Warning The UPC PLL has not locked
(if the status persists, RF Unit Fault is triggered)
ClK PLL Unlock Warning The Clk PLL has not locked
(if the status persists, RF Unit Fault is triggered)
Inp Ch2 not OK Warning Channel 2 (secondary audio input = standby) is faulty
The menu windows described below are used to enter the default settings for device man-
agement.
Front Ethernet Settings for the Ethernet interface on the front panel; this interface
enables the R&S SU800 to be operated with the aid of a web browser,
even without a R&S NetCCU800 .
Display Description
Rear Ethernet Indications for the Ethernet interface on the rear panel; the values can-
not be changed, since this interface is reserved for the R&S
NetCCU800.
IP Address IP address
Exciter A: 192.168.058.253 (patch cable)
Exciter A: 192.168.058.252 (crossover cable)
Note All times should be synchronized in the transmitter so that all simultaneous events are
logged with the same system time. For this reason the time in the exciter is normally set by
the R&S NetCCU800. The settings in the menu window concerned therefore cannot be ed-
ited when a R&S NetCCU800 is connected.
The menu windows in the Input menu are used to set the default parameters for input signal
processing. The behavior of the automatic input switchover and the choice of modulation
input are also set from here.
Analog Audio: For setting the analog inputs and the MPX input
Digital Audio: For setting the digital input (AES/EBU)
Data Input: For setting data inputs (RDS, SCA)
Automatic Input: For configuring input automatics
The settings for Analog L/R and MPX can be entered separately. The settings for Analog L/
R apply both to the left stereo channel (input 2) and the right stereo channel (input 1). The
settings for MPX apply for a feed via input 2 as well as for a feed via input 3.
Display Description
On-Time If the input amplitude is continuously above the threshold during the set
time interval On-Time, the input is considered to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Off-Time If the input amplitude is continuously below the threshold during the set
time interval Off-Time, the input is considered not to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
The nominal input amplitude is the signal amplitude (500 Hz sinusoidal signal) that produc-
es 100 % of the set nominal deviation at the output of the FM modulator. The analog level
regulators on the input side are set so that there is still 9 dB headroom on the A/D converter
at this amplitude in the case of the audio inputs and 6 dB headroom in the case of the data
inputs.
If the signal overdrives the FM modulator, the internal limiter will limit the frequency modu-
lated (FM) signal (assuming the limiter is activated), as soon as its threshold is reached.
The nominal input amplitude then generates the nominal deviation (for a 500 Hz sinewave).
If the signal is greater than around 281% of the nominal input amplitude, the A/D converters
are already overdriven and the signal will be clipped. The Clipped warning is then dis-
played.
Note The Clipped warning is displayed in the detailed status only (Status > Analog Status
menu window). It also generates a general warning for the exciter. However, it has no effect
on the status of the input channel, that is, the corresponding input (Ch1 or Ch2) is still indi-
cated as OK and there is no automatic switchover.
The peak value of the signal amplitude is sampled and evaluated every 10 ms. If the peak
value drops below the defined Threshold, a timer is started. The timer is reset as soon as
the signal rises back above the threshold. However, if the timer reaches the Off-Time error
limit, a warning is displayed. The warning remains until the signal amplitude is back above
the threshold. At that point a timer is also started which works in the same manner. The
warning disappears when the timer reaches the set time interval On-Time.
Note Brief peaks up to 50 ms long are suppressed by the control logic, i.e. the signal must be
above or below the threshold for at least 50 ms for the corresponding timer to be started or
stopped. This prevents undesired indications from being triggered by brief signal peaks.
Note By nature, any monitoring of analog signals must be based on the current input level; how-
ever, this is also highly dependent on the content of the transmitted signal. If longer pauses
are possible, e.g. in a program of classical music, we recommend increasing the Off-Time
value accordingly in order to avoid indications. Conversely, you can shorten the time if you
are certain that no longer pauses will occur in the program.
Digital Level For setting the nominal digital input amplitude; 0 dBFs corresponds to
full-scale value of the digital signal
Value range: -12 dBFs through 0 dBFs (default setting -3 dBFs)
Threshold Setting for the digital input amplitude threshold for monitoring
On-Time If the input amplitude is continuously above the threshold during the set
time interval On-Time, the input is considered to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Off-Time If the input amplitude is continuously below the threshold during the set
time interval Off-Time, the input is considered not to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Note The levels specified here refer to the digital level, i.e. the level of the audio samples in the
AES/EBU signal. The monitoring also takes place at this level for AES/EBU, in addition to
additional status monitoring. This makes it possible to also detect errors in the feed if an
upstream device is only generating an empty (but still valid) AES/EBU signal.
The nominal digital input amplitude is the signal amplitude (500 Hz sinusoidal signal) that
produces 100% of the set nominal deviation at the output of the FM modulator.
Since the signal is already in digital format with AES/EBU, any headroom must be taken
into account accordingly.
The digital signal amplitude is monitored in the same manner as the analog inputs (see the
section "Signal Monitoring, Analog Inputs").
The settings can be made separately for each of the three data inputs.
Deviation Setting for the frequency deviation caused by the nominal input level
Value range: 2 kHz through 10 kHz (default setting 4 kHz)
On-Time If the input amplitude is continuously above the threshold during the set
time interval On-Time, the input is considered to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
Off-Time If the input amplitude is continuously below the threshold during the set
time interval Off-Time, the input is considered not to be OK.
Value range: 1 s through 6000 s (default setting 5 s)
The same rules apply as described in the section "Signal Monitoring, Analog Inputs".
Operating Mode For setting and displaying audio inputs and stereo mode
Channel 1 For setting the audio input and stereo mode for channel 1 a)
(Primary)
Possible selections:
AF Mono L
AF Mono R
AF Mono (L+R)/2
AF Stereo
AES Mono L
AES Mono R
AES Mono (L+R)/2
AES Stereo
MPX Inp2
MPX Inp3
Channel 2 For setting the audio input and stereo mode for channel 2 b)
(Secondary)
Possible selections:
AF Mono L
AF Mono R
AF Mono (L+R)/2
AF Stereo
AES Mono L
AES Mono R
AES Mono (L+R)/2
AES Stereo
MPX Inp2
MPX Inp3
Not Used
Possible selections:
Ch.1
Ch.2
Auto (automatic input selection): The best available channel is
selected according to the following priority:
1.) Ch.1 is OK. switch to Ch.1
2.) Ch.2 is OK. switch to Ch.2
3.) In Ch.1 there is one channel OK. switch to Ch.1
4.) In Ch.2 there is one channel OK. switch to Ch.2
5.) Switch to Ch.1
Error Reporting For setting the behavior if the active channel is faulty
This is good practice when, for example, there are two separate MPX
feeds. In this case Exciter A can be switched permanently to MPX Inp.2
and Exciter B can be switched permanently to MPX Inp3. In this case
the indicated selection is Ch.1.
Fail Delay For setting a time interval after which, in the event of a "No Input" warn-
ing, the "No Input" fault message also has to be generated
a) Since switchovers are allowed for certain combinations only, the number of options offered for selection is
limited depending on the settings for channel 2. To display all possible choices, channel 2 (secondary) must
be set to "Not Used".
b) Since switchovers are allowed for certain combinations only, the number of options offered for selection is
limited depending on the settings for channel 1.
Input types
The hardware was designed to allow simultaneous connection of two of the three possible
input types. The relationships are as follows:
Operating mode
Depending on what is needed, you can choose between the following modes: Mono Left,
Mono Right, Mono (Left+Right)/2 and Stereo.
If MPX is chosen, this selection is not available since the mode is predetermined by the in-
coming signal. This signal is processed directly and the internal stereo coder is skipped.
The Modulation menu window is used to set a number of additional parameters for the in-
tegrated stereo coder.
Pilot tone Setting of the deviation produced by the pilot tone for stereo
Value range: 2 kHz through 10 kHz (default setting 7 kHz)
Active (Pilot tone) Switches the pilot tone on and off (active only in stereo mode; the pilot
tone is always off in mono mode)
Active (Preemphasis) For switching preemphasis on or off (with MPX mode still inactive)
Display Description
Tip: The context menu (Menu key) contains the entry Mod. Select for
directly calling the Input > Automatic Input menu window. The Back
key takes you back to the original menu.
The Deviation/Limiter menu window is used to set the nominal deviation and parameters
for the limiter. Current status values are also displayed.
Nominal Deviation Sets the nominal deviation; a 500 Hz sinewave FM signal at nominal
level is modulated with this deviation
Value range: 40 kHz through 150 kHz (default setting 40 kHz)
The nominal level is set in the Input > Analog Input menu for the analog
inputs and/or in the Input >Digital Input menu for the AES/EBU input.
Limiter Deviation
Display a) Description
Clipped Deviation Displays the greatest difference between the clipper input and output
during the last second
Display a) Description
The modulation power is a floating average value for the last 60 s. It therefore takes 60 s
from powering up before the correct modulation power is measured.
If one or both limiters are activated, the limiter monitors the signal and readjusts the audio
signal as necessary. Other components in the MPX signal, such as the pilot and RDS, are
not affected.
Deviation limiter
In order to keep to total harmonic distortion low and enable the simultaneous use of external
sound processors, the limiter operates in two stages:
The audio level controller calculates the theoretical deviation when the MPX peak clipper is
inactive. If this value exceeds the deviation limiter threshold for longer than 5 seconds, the
audio signal is gradually attenuated until the average value is more than 5 second below
the threshold.
Short peaks are clipped by the MPX peak clipper. Compared to a pure clipper, this mecha-
nism significantly reduces the total harmonic distortion if the input signal is permanently too
large.
It is also possible to use external sound processors, since the audio signal is not affected
in the event of transient out-of-limit conditions, and the clipper ensures compliance with lo-
cal regulations. The external processor then ensures that the MPX signal is always below
the threshold.
Note In MPX mode (input 2 or input 3) only the MPX peak clipper operates.
According to the ITU recommendation, the average modulation power is measured contin-
uously for a period of 60 seconds. During that time it must not exceed a certain value, usu-
ally 0 dBr. This means that the modulation power would always exceed this value over a
shorter period than 60 seconds.
The MPX power limiter is therefore in fact a controller rather than a limiter. It estimates the
volume trend in the audio signal and readjusts the gain on the audio inputs accordingly. The
algorithm has also been designed to distinguish between sudden peaks or notches and
longer changes in volume (e.g. a change from music to speech). This prevents the "pump
effect" that would otherwise result in the case of rhythmical changes in volume, such as
when music continuously alternates between loud and soft, and enables an announcer to
speak over it.
Note In MPX mode (input 2 or input 3) the MPX power limiter is always deactivated. In this case
the external source must ensure compliance with the ITU recommendation.
3.8 RF Menu
You can use the RF menu to set the output frequency and also to enter settings for the ref-
erence clock.
This setting is normally carried out by the transmitter control unit, i.e. in
the R&S NetCCU800. Therefore if the exciter detects a connection to
the R&S NetCCU800, the value is set to "read only".
a) The value is sent straight to the hardware, i.e. there is no need to confirm the entry with OK. By simulta-
neously measuring the output frequency, the effect of the setting can be monitored straight away. The value
is permanently saved when the setting has stayed unchanged for around 30 seconds.
Display Description
Ext. Ref. Locked Displays the lock in status of the oscillator reference
Options:
Off (the internal TCXO is used)
Locked (the reference signal is locked in and being used)
Not Locked (the reference signal is not locked in and is not being
used)
The menu windows under Device Info contain the electronic type plates for the exciter as a
whole as well as for the individual modules or elements in the exciter:
The information saved here is used for troubleshooting purposes. In case servicing is re-
quired, this information allows you to precisely identify the defective component and order
a replacement.
Display Explanation
Display Description
Display Explanation
The term "output stage" refers to the entire set of RF amplifiers. There can be anything from
just one rack and one amplifier to a large number of racks with many amplifiers.
You can use the Output Stage A/B menus to operate and configure the transmitter rack and
amplifiers and to call up information.
Note The Output Stage B menus and menu windows are identical to the Output Stage A menus
and menu windows.
Status
OS Status
Rack Status
Rack X
Rack Controller
Amplifier x (x = 1 to
10)
Logbook
Summary
Status
Warning
Fault
Output Power
Setup
OS Setup
Measure Values
Rack X
Rack Controller
Amplifier x
Device Info
Rack X
Rack Controller
Amplifier x (x = 1 to
10)
The Status menu provides an overview of faults, warnings and status messages relating to
the individual components of the output stage(s).
The OS Status menu window provides an overview of the transmitter rack's status.
The following table explains the meaning of the individual display fields:
Display Explanation
RF Fail Red: Antenna output power is below the set fault limit
Reflection Red: Antenna reflected power is above the set fault limit
RF Warning Yellow: Antenna output power is below the set warning limit
Reflection Yellow: Antenna reflected power is below the set warning limit
The Status/Rack Controller menu window provides status information about the rack con-
troller.
The following table explains the meaning of the individual display fields:
Display Explanation
Fault Red: Sum fault at least one fault at the rack controller or in one of its
lower-level modules (e.g. amplifier) is active.
Warning Yellow: Sum warning at least one warning at the rack controller or in
one of its lower-level modules (e.g. amplifier) is active.
Temp. Fault Red: Transmitter rack temperature is above the set fault limit
You can use the Logbook menu to query status and fault messages about the output stage.
The menu windows of the Logbook provide an overview of the status, warning and fault
messages relating to output stage A/B.
Note You can call up logbook entries in the Summary, Status, Warning and Fault windows.
Column Explanation
Message Message
Arrow direc-
Arrow color Explanation
tion
Red Fault
Arrow direc-
Arrow color Explanation
tion
Yellow Warning
Green Status OK
The output stage generates the following messages which can be used for tracing faults if
they occur:
Message Explanation
Amp On Amplifier is ON
Message Explanation
On rack Rack is ON
One FAN Rack is operating with just one fan; there is a pressure drop at fan
2
- only for transmitters with 2 internal fans
- otherwise inactive
Reboot Request Reset has been triggered on the R&S NetCCU800 (reboot).
RF Fail Output power of the output stage is below the fault threshold
RF Ok Rack is OK.
Message Explanation
You can use the Output Power menu to view the output power of the transmitter (STX, DD)
or of the selected output stage (PPA, APA) and to set the associated nominal value.
In the Output Power menu window you can set the output power of the transmitter.
Setting/display Explanation
In the OS Setup menu window you can make basic settings for the output stage.
You can use the Measure Values menu to read off measurement values.
The Measure Values/Rack Controller menu window displays the intake and exhaust air
temperatures and the auxiliary voltage of the transmitter rack.
Entry/display Description
Aux Power Supply Auxiliary voltage of the internal auxiliary power supply for the transmitter
rack
The value must be approx. 12 V.
The Measure Values/Amplifier x menu window displays the measurement values for the
amplifier.
Display Explanation
You can use the Device Info/Rack Controller menu to call up information about the trans-
mitter rack.
In the Device Info/Rack Controller menu window you can call up information about the
transmitter rack.
Display Explanation
Display Explanation
CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
1 Maintenance Information
1.1 Recommendation
The transmitter is designed to provide years of operation with little maintenance. Rohde &
Schwarz recommends the following maintenance tasks as a precaution:
Note The software for all the modules installed in a transmitter is updated principally via the R&S
NetCCU800. Detailed information on software updates can be found in the "Maintenance"
section of the R&S NetCCU800 manual.
Detailed information about replacing the backup battery in the R&S NetCCU800 can be
found in the R&S NetCCU800 manual.
Detailed information about replacing the fan in the exciter can be found in the "Mainte-
nance" section of the exciter manual.
Subcontractor products such as external air filters must be maintained in accordance with
the maintenance instructions from the respective manufacturer and for the respective prod-
uct.
Recommendation
After about a year of continuous operation an inspection should be carried out at half-yearly
intervals. The following must be noted:
The fan manufacturer can provide replacement ball bearings for repairs. With a little expe-
rience it is possible for customers to change the ball bearings. Such work should be left to
well-trained, specialist personnel.
Rohde & Schwarz recommends that these fans should either be replaced by new ones or
sent for repair to the actual fan manufacturer. When ordering replacement parts be sure to
tell the manufacturer the number shown on the fan type label.
Elektror Karl W. Mller GmbH & CO.KG Geraeteserviceannahme Karl W. Mueller Strasse
2 68753 Waghaeusel Germany
If the rear panel of your transmitter is fitted with an air filter unit, you can either vacuum clean
the filter pads or replace them if they are very dirty.
5. Fasten the cover onto the air filter unit with the six knurled screws.
CHAPTER 7
TROUBLESHOOTING
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CONTENTS
1 Information ....................................................................................... 4
1 Information
CHAPTER 8
SERVICING
Printed in Germany
CONTENTS
2 Overview ........................................................................................... 7
6 Exciter ............................................................................................. 22
Depending on the service work to be performed, you will require the following tools:
Note For taking measurements you will also need a digital voltmeter and a rotary field meter for
3-phase AC supply voltage.
2 Overview
You can remove and exchange the following transmitter components if errors occur:
Power distribution
Main switch
Motor protection switch
Power distribution board
Automatic line fuse
Auxiliary power supply
Transmitter control unit
R&S NetCCU800
Rack controller
Exciter
Exciter
Exciter switch (in the case of exciter standby)
Output stage
Power splitter
Multiple rack splitter (for multiple rack)
Amplifier
Preamplifier (multiple rack)
Combiner
Absorber (for transmitter R&S NR8215 with absorber cooling system)
Cooling system
Fan
Differential pressure gage
Temperature sensor
Connection panel
Modulation input
Parallel remote control interface
Note Service operations involve simply localizing and replacing a defective module.Repairs to
modules are carried out at the manufacturer's Central Service.
3 Preparatory Work
3.1 Safety
ATTENTION!
You need to pay particular attention to safety during service work. As a matter of principle
all service work must be carried out by qualified personnel on components that are discon-
nected from the power supply. Heavy components such as amplifiers, which weigh some
29 kg, must always be replaced by two people working together using appropriate trans-
porting and installation aids (suitable lifting gear can be ordered from R&S).
Note Full information on the subject of safety can be found in the section "Safety".
3.2 Cabling
The standard transmitter components in the R&S NR8000 series are fully cabled together
on delivery. You need to reconnect the separate replacement instruments during service
work.
Each cable has a yellow collar or cable tie at each end, inscribed with the cable number
(W...) and the intended purpose (module number A..., connector number X...). This makes
it easier to connect the cable concerned to the intended slot or connection point, since the
modules are provided with an engraved or self-adhesive circuit diagram.
1. Find the number of the plug connector from the yellow collar or cable tie on the end of
the cable.
2. Find the same number on the instrument you wish to connect (by looking for the female
connector or circuit diagram).
) Undo the fastening screws with the aid of a Torx screwdriver and then remove the front
panel/rear panel.
Note If necessary you must also disconnect the ground connection (see below).
4 Power Distribution
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
1. Using a Torx screwdriver, remove the lower cover plate on the front panel of the rack.
2. Unscrew the rotary knob and the main switch cover.
3. Undo the screws on the switch housing and remove the connected cables.
4. Undo the screws on the terminal rack on the left of the main switch and slide the terminal
rack to the left.
5. Pull forward the black stop lever on the underside of the main switch.
4. Screw the main switch cover and the rotary knob back on.
Note When working on the transmitter rack the main switch can be locked in the "OFF" posi-
tion (see next figure).
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
1. Using a Torx screwdriver, remove the lower cover plate on the front panel of the rack.
2. Press the motor protection switch sharply downward and pull it forward by the bottom
edge. Because there is a spring clip behind the upper edge, you can only release the
switch downward.
3. Use a screwdriver to open the cable clamps and pull out the connected cable.
4. Remove the motor protection switch.
Note When replacing, feed the shorting plug right in and push the switch into place with some
force.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
Note When replacing the power distribution board, make sure that it feeds into the right slots.
1) Wrong
2) Right
3) Pressing with a screwdriver visibly opens the right chamber
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
) Undo the auxiliary power supply cables (X34, X45) from the power distribution board.
Trace the two cables and if necessary cut off the cable ties.
) Undo two Allen screws on the front panel of the power supply unit (R&S NR8200)
or
) Undo the three Allen screws with which the power supplies are fastened (multiple trans-
mitters).
R&S NetCCU800
Rack controller
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
1. Undo the two captive screws from the R&S NetCCU800 and the exciter on the front
brackets (next to the handles).
2. Using the handles, slowly pull out the rackmount from the rack as far as it will go (the
guide rails will engage and lock in place).
3. Disconnect the power cable from the rear panel of the R&S NetCCU800.
4. Disconnect all cabling from the rear panel of the R&S NetCCU800.
5. Undo the two rackmount fastening screws on both sides of the R&S NetCCU800.
Note It is advisable that two persons remove the R&S NetCCU800. As soon as the support
brackets cease to support the R&S NetCCU800 while it is being pulled out using the
handles, it needs to be supported from below.
) Remove the protective rubber caps from the rear feet of the instrument.
1. Slide the R&S NetCCU800 horizontally into the rackmount on the lowest support brack-
ets until the screw holes in the plug-in housing and on the side panels of the R&S
NetCCU800 line up.
2. Fasten the R&S NetCCU800 with two screws on each side.
3. Connect the cables to the R&S NetCCU800 according to the labeling (see yellow cable
collars).
4. Undo the latch on the guide rails. Push down the safety lever on the right while simulta-
neously pushing up the safety lever on the left and slide the rackmount into the rack.
5. Retighten the two captive screws on the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 and exciter.
Note When installing the R&S NetCCU800 cables and putting the unit back into operation, refer
to the information in the transmitter manual.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
Note The rack controller is underneath the R&S NetCCU800. A multiple transmitter has two rack
controllers built into the rackmount.
2. Turn the two screws at the sides alternately, a couple of turns at a time.
This removes the rack controller from the rack without tilting.
6 Exciter
Exciter
Exciter switch
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
5. Undo the two rackmount fastening screws on both sides of the exciter.
6. Pull the exciter from the rackmount.
Note R&S SU800 models 02 (VAR02) and 03 (VAR03) have different pin assignments for mod-
ulation interface X7A. Therefore when exchanging an exciter, check the transmitter rack to
see whether the original and replacement instrument are the same model. If not, then the
modulation cable connecting the interface X7A to the modulation input X1A or X1B on the
transmitter top must also be exchanged.
1. Slide the exciter into the cabinet horizontally on the support brackets until the screw
holes on the cabinet and on the side panels of the exciter match.
2. Fasten the exciter with two screws on each side.
3. Check whether the original and replacement instrument are the same model. If not,
swap the modulation cable on the modulation input X1A or X1B (standby exciter) for the
appropriate replacement cable.
Stock num-
Interface Cable end Interface
ber
R&S SU800 R&S SU800 Modulation input
of cable
4. Connect the cables to the exciter according to the labeling (see yellow cable collars).
5. Undo the latch on the guide rails. Push down the safety lever on the right while simulta-
neously pushing up the safety lever on the left and slide the rackmount into the rack.
6. Retighten the two captive screws on the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 and exciter.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
The exciter switch in transmitters with the exciter standby option (two exciters) is located
behind the two exciters.
1. Undo the two captive screws from the R&S NetCCU800 and the exciter on the front
brackets (next to the handles).
2. Using the handles, slowly pull out the rackmount from the rack as far as it will go (the
guide rails will engage and lock in place).
1) SMA connectors
2) Screws on the D-Sub connector
3) Retaining screws
1. Connect the cables to the exciter switch according to the labeling (see yellow cable col-
lars).
Note The screws on the SMA connectors X1 - X4 should be tightened only lightly.
2. Undo the latch on the extending rails. Push down the safety lever on the right while si-
multaneously pushing up the safety lever on the left and slide the rackmount into the
rack.
3. Retighten the two captive screws on the front panel of the R&S NetCCU800 and exciter.
7 Output Stage
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
Note This description applies only to transmitters in the power range 7.5 - 12.5 kW. In 5 kW trans-
mitters the splitter forms an integral part of the 5 kW coupler. To replace it you need to re-
place the whole coupler.
Fig. 18 Multiple rack splitter (the righthand splitter in the picture on the left has no SMA cable)
Note When reinstalling the splitter the union nuts on the SMA cable should be tightened only
lightly (60 Ncm) using an open-end wrench (8 mm).
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
3. Carefully pull the rigid line set downward from the combiner output.
4. Slide the rigid line set upward.
5. Dismantle the intake duct from the transmitter rack.
6. Disconnect all SMA cables from the splitter.
7. Undo the four fastening screws at the corners of the combiner.
The combiner will now be supported by the amplifier connectors and four guide pins.
When replacing an amplifier from the R&S NR8000 transmitter family, you do not have to
remove any of the lines since the connections on the rear panel of the device are connected
to the rack using automatic connectors.
ATTENTION!
Prior to being removed, the amplifier must be completely de-energized in order to prevent
any possible damage to the device due to contact consumption.
1. Switch off the amplifier via the AC distributor in the transmitter rack (turn the appropriate
protective switch to the "OFF" position).
Note The other devices in the transmitter rack can remain connected. A transmitter with mul-
tiple amplifiers can remain in operation with reduced power during the exchange of the
amplifier.
2. Undo the four captive screws on each side of the front panel.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns on the heat sink. Let the amplifier cool down for about five minutes with the
transmitter cooling switched on before you remove it from the transmitter rack.
CAUTION!
When you pull it out of the transmitter rack, do not allow the amplifier to fall. Support it from
below. The absorber weighs about 29 kg so we suggest that you use two people to handle
it.
3. Pull the amplifier slowly from the rack using the handles.
The connectors should release automatically on the rear panel of the device.
ATTENTION!
To avoid damaging the connectors, do not place the amplifier on its back.
4. Put the amplifier down with the bottom of the instrument facing downward.
A multiple rack transmitter (e.g. 20 kW) may have one or two preamplifiers built into the left-
hand rack depending on the configuration chosen (single drive with one exciter or dual drive
with exciter standby).
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
1) Preamplifier
2) Rack controller
CAUTION!
Unscrewing the rear support for the D-Sub connectors detaches all connectors.
5. Unscrew the rear support for the D-Sub connectors on the rack controller.
6. Remove the connector X11 to the preamplifiers and if necessary remove cable ties.
7. Remove power supply cables A101a/b or unsolder the connectors for the supply voltage
to the preamplifier (note the polarity and if necessary apply labels).
8. Undo four Torx screws per preamplifier from the base plate and withdraw the amplifier.
Note Connect all signal cables to the preamplifier and fasten them with 60 Ncm of torque.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
1. Using a Torx screwdriver, undo the captive screws on the front panel covering the rack
space where the absorber is installed (below the last amplifier).
2. Undo the two Allen screws at the back, below the coupler.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns on the heat sink. Let the absorber cool down for about five minutes with the
transmitter cooling switched on before you remove it from the transmitter rack.
CAUTION!
When you pull it out of the transmitter rack, do not allow the absorber to fall. Support it
from below. The absorber weighs about 21 kg so we suggest that you use two people to
handle it.
ATTENTION!
To avoid damaging the connectors, do not place the absorber on its back.
To install the unit in the transmitter, reverse the procedure used to remove it.
ATTENTION!
Always have a second person assist you in installing the absorber block as the instru-
ments are very heavy (approx. 20 kg).
1. Select the installation position provided for the absorber block in the transmitter rack (be-
low the last amplifier).
2. Place the absorber block on the guide rails and slide it carefully into the rack as far as it
will go.
The absorber is guided onto the connections by means of guide pins on the rear panel.
3. Fasten the absorber block on the rack from behind using the two Allen screws.
The installation position for the two absorber blocks of 7.5 kW each is located at the rear of
the transmitter. The absorber has a dedicated fan system, and this section will describe how
it is installed.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns on the heat sink. Let the absorber cool down for about ten minutes before
you remove it from the transmitter rack.
CAUTION!
When you pull it out of the transmitter rack, do not allow the absorber to fall. Support it
from below. The absorber weighs about 21 kg so we suggest that you use two people to
handle it.
1) RF cable to coupler
2) Absorber monitoring cable
3) Control cable for switching the absorber fan on/off
2. Undo the four Torx screws (3x8) from the two metal braces with which the first absorber
block is fastened and remove them.
3. Tip the upper part of the absorber block outward and remove it from the absorber brack-
et (see also lower picture - removing the second absorber block).
4. Using a Torx screwdriver from above, undo the cable gland from the two distance U piec-
es and remove the U pieces from below.
5. Tip the upper part of the second absorber block outward and remove it from the absorber
bracket.
1. Undo the union nut from the AC power supply and disconnect the power plug. Undo re-
maining fixing screws on the AC connector and pull the connector upward and out.
2. Undo the four fixing screws (2) from the fan and carefully remove the fan horizontally
toward the left.
3. If necessary unscrew the running rails from the fan (3) and screw them to a replacement
fan.
To install the unit in the transmitter, reverse the procedure used to remove it.
ATTENTION!
Always have a second person assist you in installing the absorber block as the instrument
is very heavy.
8 Cooling System
Various cooling systems can be used for the transmitters of the R&S NR8200 transmitter
family. Owing to the different procedures involved, the service work is described as follows:
for the transmitters R&S NR8202, R&S NR8205 and R&S NR8207
for the transmitters R&S NR8210, R&S NR8212 and R&S NR8215
Fans
Differential pressure gages
Temperature sensors
Starting capacitors
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
Note Before removal, make sure you know which of the two fans needs to be replaced.
1. Using a Torx screwdriver No. 20, remove the front panel of the power distribution to re-
place the front fan, or the rear panel of the transmitter to replace the rear fan.
2. Switch off the automatic line fuse F6 (rear fan) or F7 (front fan).
Note Wait two minutes before starting to remove the fan (to allow for the fan overrun time).
3. Undo the four screws on the fan housing and remove the cover.
4. On the upper side of the fan housing is a retaining device that must be unscrewed using
a Torx screwdriver No. 20.
5. Pull the power cable out of the connector and pull off the air tube.
6. Slide the fan slightly to the side, then pull it toward yourself and out of the fan hous-
ing.The fan is easy to remove due to the guide rails.
or
In multiple transmitter racks: Switch off the upper automatic line fuse of both transmit-
ters.
3. Wait two minutes before starting to remove the fan (to allow for the fan overrun time).
4. Using a Torx screwdriver No. 20, remove the front panel of the power distribution (and
in the case of a multiple transmitter remove the cover on the fan connections).
Fig. 27 Fan connection to the power distribution (lt. R&S NR8200, rt. multiple transmitter)
9. Unscrew the AC supply on the upper side of the fan housing with the aid of a socket
wrench (size 7) and a screwdriver (size 4).
Note Take special care to ensure the correct wiring of the power connector (L1, L2, L3 and PE).
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
Note Before removal, make sure you know which of the two differential pressure gages needs to
be replaced.
1. Using a Torx screwdriver No. 20, remove the rear panel of the rack.
2. Remove the air connector (plastic tube).
3. Disconnect the associated cable from the connector at X45 of the power distribution
board (Pin 1 and 2 for differential pressure gage 1 or pin 3 and 4 for differential pressure
gage 2).
4. Cut off the cable ties to free the cable.
5. Undo the two screws on the bracket.
1. Using a Torx screwdriver No. 20, remove the front panel of the power distribution (in the
case of a multiple transmitter also remove the rear cover).
Fig. 30 Removing the differential pressure gage (lt. R&S NR8200, rt. multiple transmitter)
) Unscrew the round cover and remove the cable (6.3 mm connector).
) Check whether the protective cap for the air nozzle on the left-hand differential pressure
gage has already been removed and if not, remove it (see picture).
Note After installation the differential pressure gage must be set to the switching point of 150 Pa
again.
2. Use a screwdriver to turn the adjustment wheel until the arrow points to the value 150.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
The transmitter rack contains two temperature sensors (a multiple transmitter has four)
which measure the intake and exhaust air temperatures. They are located on the intake and
outlet lines of the rack.
Fig. 33 Removing temperature sensor (R&S NR8202, R&S NR8205 and R&S NR8207)
Fig. 34 Removing temperature sensors (R&S NR8200) (left: exhaust air; right: intake air)
3. Carefully remove the temperature sensor from the opening in the air duct.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
1. Using a Torx screwdriver No. 20, remove the front panel of the power distribution to re-
place the front starting capacitor, or the rear panel of the transmitter to replace the rear
starting capacitor.
2. Switch off the automatic line fuse F6 (fan 1, rear starting capacitor) or F7 (fan 2, front
starting capacitor).
3. Remove the fan connectors.
4. Undo the nut (M8, width across flats 13 mm) on the base of the capacitor.
5. Cut off the cable ties to free the cable.
Note The lock washer and M8 nut must be fastened together again.
9 Connection Panel
You can replace the following connection panel components (the connection panel is locat-
ed on the roof of the transmitter):
Modulation input
Parallel remote control interface
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
ATTENTION!
Always make sure that the power supply is disconnected before commencing any servic-
ing work on the transmitter rack. This will prevent injury from electric shock and avoid dam-
age to the instruments.
CHAPTER 9
APPENDIX
Printed in Germany
CONTENTS
1 Interface Description
Phase L1 Input 400 V 15% K8.1 Three phase output L1, 4.5 A
Phase L2 Input 400 V 15% K8.3 Three phase output L2, 4.5 A
Phase L3 Input 400 V 15% K8.5 Three phase output L3, 4.5 A
Note If no option for connecting a three phase external fan has been wired, this constitutes a sin-
gle phase output.
n.c. X232.4
n.c. X232.6
n.c. X232.7
n.c. X232.8
The following section describes the signals (commands and messages) that are communi-
cated via the parallel remote control interface. The signals to function groups are summa-
rized in a series of tables.
The letter "X" in the following columns identifies which signal is valid for each given trans-
mitter system:
The command inputs specified in the tables must be connected to the common command
line 0VFLT. For this the following contacts
X101.24A
X101.25A
X101.24B and
X101.25B
are available.
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
RESET X101A.3 X X X
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
Off X101A.2 X X X
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
On X101A.12 X X
Exciter B X101A.14 X X
2) Exciter A
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
ON X101A.8 X X X
ON X101A.10 X X X
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
Channel 2 X101A.5 X X X
AUTO X101A.6 X X X
3) Exciter B
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
ON X101B.8 X X
ON X101B.10 X X
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
Channel 2 X101B.5 X X
AUTO X101B.6 X X
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
5) Output-stage standby
Contact assign-
Signal STX DD APA
ment
X201A
X201B
X203A
X203B
X205A
X205B
X207A and
X207B
are available.
Closed: R 0.2
Open: R 10 M
Contact types:
Assign-
Type
ment
1.3.2.2 Transmitter A
Assign-
Type
ment
Assign-
Type
ment
ON X201A.2 NO X X X
X201A.15
Assign-
Type
ment
RF present X201A.3 NO X X X
X201A.16
Assign-
Type
ment
ON X203B.6 NO X X
X203B.19
Exciter B X203B.2 NO X X
X203B.15
Exciter B X203B.4 NO X X
X203B.17
Ready X203B.8 NO X X
X203B.20
Switchover X203B.9 NO X X
effected X203B.22
2) Exciter A
Assign-
Type
ment
ON X203A.2 NO X X X
X203A.15
ON X203A.4 NO X X X
X203A.17
Assign-
Type
ment
Channel 2 X201B.2 NO X X X
X201B.15
3) Exciter B
Assign-
Type
ment
ON X205B.2 NO X X
X205B.15
ON X205B.4 NO X X
X205B.17
Assign-
Type
ment
Channel 2 X205A.2 NO X X
X205A.15
4) Main exciter
Assign-
Type
ment
RF present X203A.8 NO X X
X203A.20
5) Standby exciter
Assign-
Type
ment
ON X203A.11 NO X X
X203A.23
Assign-
Type
ment
ON X207A.6 NO X
X207A.19
Ready X207A.8 NO X
X207A.20
Assign-
Type
ment
Switchover X207A.9 NO X
effected X207A.22
7) Output stage A
Assign-
Type
ment
RF present X201A.4 NO X X X
X201A.17
RF 1 present X201A.5 NO X X X
X201A.18
Reflection X205A.25 NO X X X
X205A.24
8) Output stage B
Assign-
Type
ment
RF present X207B.6 NO X
X207B.19
RF 1 present X207B.8 NO X
X207B.20
Reflection X207A.25 NO X
X207A.24
Assign-
Type
ment
Assign-
Type
ment
ON X207B.2 NO X
X207B.15
Direc-
Signal name Value range Contact Remarks
tion
Direc-
Signal name Value range Contact Remarks
tion
+12 V Output 12 V, max. 0.1 A X5.4 +12 V supply for test fixture
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Printed in Germany
- A.1 - EN-5