Elenos ETG 100

BROADCAST EQUIPMENT
Via G. Amendola 9
44028 Poggio Renatico
Ferrara - Italy
Tel : +39 532 829 965
Fax : +39 532 829 177
E-mail: info@elenos.com
support@elenos.com
Web Site: http://www.elenos.com
Exciter ETG 100
The constructor reserves the right to modify the information in this manual at any time without
advising update.
2000 Elenos S.r.l.

Printed in Italy
Cod. MAN0037
26/05/2000 Preliminary mater in English

09/06/2000 Rev. 1
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Exciter ETG 100 – Contents
1 – CONTENTS
1 – CONTENTS........................................................................................................................3
2 – INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................7
3 – SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................9
4 – PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................................................11
5 – FIRST AID........................................................................................................................13
TREATMENT OF ELECTRICAL BURNS..............................................................................13
TREATMENT OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS ................................................................................14
6 – INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................15
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................15
UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................15
INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................15
7 – FRONT VIEW..................................................................................................................17
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................17
8 – REAR VIEW ....................................................................................................................19
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................19
9 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................21
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................21
BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................................................................................21
POWER SUPPLY .............................................................................................................22
AUDIO INPUT.................................................................................................................22
PLL/VCO.....................................................................................................................23
DRIVER AND FINAL RF STAGE.......................................................................................23
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER ................................................................................................23
10 – TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................................25
RADIO FREQUENCY SECTION ........................................................................................25
LOW FREQUENCY SECTION ...........................................................................................25
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................26
11 – DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL MODULES..............................................................27
BUS BOARD .................................................................................................................27
CARD DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................27
MPX AND SCA INPUTS CARD .......................................................................................28
RDS CARD (OPTION R)................................................................................................28
MONO INPUT CARD (OPTION M) ...................................................................................29
STEREO INPUT CARD (OPTION S)...................................................................................29
MPX GENERATOR (STEREO ENCODER) .........................................................................30
12 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................31
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SWITCH ON: ..............................................................................................................31

DESCRIPTION OF THE GRAPHICS INTERFACE .............................................................32
SELECTING TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY...................................................................33
SELECTING RF POWER ...............................................................................................34
AUDIO PROGRAMMING................................................................................................36
SYS PROGRAMMING .....................................................................................................38
RDS OPTIONS (QUICK GUIDE)......................................................................................40
RDS RADIO TEXT MESSAGE.............................................................................42
RDS MESSAGES ...................................................................................................44
RDS FREQUENCIES .............................................................................................45
DEVIATION MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................46
13 – MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................49
GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES ...................................................................................49
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................49
14 – RDS CARD (OPTION R)................................................................................................51
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................51
RDS SYSTEM .............................................................................................................52
RDS ENCODER..........................................................................................................53
ENCODER PROGRAMMING...............................................................................55
PS MESSAGES ......................................................................................................57
ENTERING THE PS MESSAGES.........................................................................58
ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES .........................................................................59
METHOD A/B ........................................................................................................59
ENTERING ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES ....................................................60
PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................61
PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION PI........................................................................61
PROGRAM TYPE PTY AND DECODER IDENTIFICATION ..........................62
TA-TP-MS ..............................................................................................................62
RADIO TEXT .........................................................................................................63
EON MESSAGE ........................................................................................................64
TIME & CLOCK DATA ........................................................................................66
EXIT........................................................................................................................67
TECHNICAL DATA ..............................................................................................68
INSERTING THE RDS CARD.......................................................................................68
15 – CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS ...................................................................................................69
POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAM ........................................................................................69
“POWER SUPPLY 1” CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ....................................................................70
AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY DRAWING (POWER SUPPLY 1-5) ..................72
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...........................................................................73
POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY DRAWING.......................................................................74
AGC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...........................................................................................75
AGC ASSEMBLY DRAWING ......................................................................................76
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FUSE BOARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...............................................................................77

FUSE BOARD ASSEMBLY DRAWING ..........................................................................78
FRONT PANEL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .............................................................................79
FRONT PANEL CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY DRAWING ................................................80
VCO CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...........................................................................................81
VCO ASSEMBLY DRAWING ......................................................................................82
PLL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ............................................................................................83
PLL ASSEMBLY DRAWING ........................................................................................84
RF OUTPUT FILTER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .....................................................................85
RF OUTPUT FILTER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ................................................................85
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ....................................................................86
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ................................................................87
DRIVER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .......................................................................................88
DRIVER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ...................................................................................89
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ..............................................................90
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ..........................................................91
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .............................................92
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ........................................93
MPX INPUTS CARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ....................................................................94
MPX INPUTS CARD ASSEMBLY DRAWING ................................................................95
OPTIONAL CARD BUS CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................96
CARD BUS ASSEMBLY DRAWING .............................................................................97
STEREO INPUT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .............................................................................98
STEREO INPUT ASSEMBLY DRAWING ........................................................................99
CLIPPER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ....................................................................................100
CLIPPER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ................................................................................101
MONO INPUT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .............................................................................102
MONO INPUT ASSEMBLY DRAWING ........................................................................103
STEREO ENCODER (MPX GENERATOR) CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ......................................104
STEREO ENCODER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ................................................................105
RDS CONTROL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .........................................................................106
RDS CARD ASSEMBLY DRAWING............................................................................107
CANNON XLR WIRING ...........................................................................................108
16 – GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE .........................................................................109
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Exciter ETG 100 – Introduction
2 – INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing ELENOS.
The ETG 100 Exciter is a transmitter designed for Frequency Modulation Broadcasting in the band
87.5-108 MHz. The final stage uses solid state components capable of developing up to 100W. The
display situated on the front panel allows control of the most important values and easy adjustment of
operational parameters. The modular design gives a high degree of customisation and allows
straightforward upgrading via modules which are easily added at any time.
Great care has been taken during the design phase of the protection circuitry to ensure
compatibility with other manufacturer’s equipment. Optimum performance is obtained, however, when
the unit is used with other equipment from the ELENOS range of products.
The ETG 100 has been designed to ensure that its performance remains constant without requiring
special maintenance. In fact servicing is limited to periodic checking that the fan is working correctly.
Operation of the unit is very simple and intuitive. Nevertheless, careful reading of this manual is
recommended before the ETG 100 Exciter is operated.
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Introduction – Exciter ETG 100
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Exciter ETG 100 – Safety
3 – SAFETY
!! WARNING !!
Your unit is a radio frequency power transmitter
Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.
Opening or removing the cover or other parts of the chassis can expose the operator to
lethal voltages.
In the event of malfunction or operational problems, isolate the equipment from the
supply and contact your distributor or ELENOS Customer Service.
!! WARNING !!
This manual is a general guide for trained and qualified personnel, familiar with the potential
dangers inherent in operating electrical and electronic circuitry. This manual does not contain an
exhaustive description of all the safety precautions to be observed by personnel using this or other
equipment.
The installation, operation, maintenance and use of this unit carries a risk both for users and
equipment alike and must only be used by qualified personnel exercising due care and attention.
ELENOS s.r.l. will not be responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper use or use
by unqualified personnel or those not properly trained to perform such procedures.
Local Fire and Building Regulations must be observed during the installation and operation of this
unit.
This unit has been designed and developed in full compliance with FCC, CEI, CENELEC and
ETSI regulations and CEE recommendations regarding active and passive safety.
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Safety – Exciter ETG 100
!! WARNING !!
In case of emergency, ensure that the supply is disconnected before attempting any other
procedure
The currents and voltages present in this unit are hazardous; personnel should always observe
safety norms.
1) Do not open the unit for internal inspection of any sort, without first ensuring that all connections to and from
the unit have been disconnected from the electrical supply and all other equipment!
2) Always use isolated test instruments and earthing straps for high voltages before use.
3) Do not approach the equipment with thin or pointed metallic objects and do not attempt to insert such objects
through the ventilation grills, even if only for cleaning purposes.
4) Never attempt internal adjustments, maintenance procedures or servicing when alone or when tired.
5) Some components within the equipment contain TOXIC SUBSTANCES; if, as a result of a visual
inspection, components appear damaged or cracked or in any way compromised, proceed with maximum caution
with regard to physical contact with hands etc. In particular, the radio frequency power components contain the
highly dangerous substance, beryllium oxide.
WARNING! BERYLLIUM OXIDE IS DEADLY
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Exciter ETG 100 – Precautions
4 – PRECAUTIONS
Cleaning operations
Disconnect the supply
Do not use liquids or detergent sprays
Only use a lightly dampened soft cloth or a brush.
For persistent dust, use a compressed air line at moderate pressure (< 5 atm)
Siting the Unit

Do not position the unit in areas prone to spillage of water or other liquids.
Do not obstruct the front/rear panel ventilation grills.
Ensure that there is a distance of at least 20cm around the unit to allow ventilation.
Do not position the unit close to sources of heat, or in enclosed environments without ventilation.
Power Supply
The unit must be powered only at the specified voltage. If in doubt, refer to your distributor or Elenos
Customer Service.
Ensure that the current capacity of whatever power supply extension cables are used, is sufficient.
Switching On
Do not switch the unit on, or handle in any way, if it is not completely closed on all sides and if not
connected to an efficient earth.
Switching the unit on with panels removed is allowable only and exclusively by qualified personnel,
familiar with the risks associated with the currents, voltages and high power RF present inside.
First Aid Posters

It is recommended that a poster with clear first aid instructions for the treatment of victims of
accidents at work, is hung in environments containing electrical equipment. Provide first aid kits –
invaluable in the event of personal injury. Have plans ready in the event of emergencies including lists
of telephone numbers and the means of contacting emergency services, private or public, which are
readily visible to all personnel working in the area.
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Precautions – Exciter ETG 100
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Exciter ETG 100 – First Aid
5 – FIRST AID
Personnel involved with the installation, operation, maintenance or service of this unit, must be
familiar with the theory and practice of First Aid.
The following is not a complete first aid guide, but is only a summary to be used as a reference.
It is the responsibility of all those that use this unit to be capable of offering an adequate level of
first aid in order to avoid preventable deaths.
Treatment of electrical burns
Extensive burns and skin cuts
Cover the area with a sheet or clean cloth.

Do not burst blisters. Remove clothing, remove any clothing material which is attached to the skin
and apply a suitable cream.
Treat the casualty according to the type of shock sustained.
Get the casualty to hospital as quickly as possible.
If limbs are affected, keep them in an elevated position.
ATTENTION :
If medical assistance is not available within one hour and the casualty is conscious and is not vomiting,
administer a solution of salt and soda: 1 full teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
for every 250ml of water (neither hot nor cold). Allow the casualty to sip slowly about 4 times (1/2 glass)
over a 15 minute period. Stop if vomiting occurs. Do not administer alcohol.
Less severe burns (1st and 2nd degree)
Apply a cold compress (not iced) using a cloth which is as clean as possible.
Do not burst blisters. Remove clothing, remove any clothing material which is attached to the skin
and apply a suitable cream.
Dress them in clean, dry clothes if necessary.
Treat the casualty according to the type of shock sustained.
Get the victim to hospital as quickly as possible.
If limbs are affected, keep them in an elevated position.
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First Aid – Exciter ETG 100
Treatment of electric shocks
If the casualty has lost consciousness:
Lay the casualty on their back on a rigid surface
A) Air ways :
if unconscious, open the breathing channels
push chin up and forehead backwards
open the mouth if necessary
check breathing
B) Breathing :
if not breathing, start artificial respiration
tilt the head upwards
close the nostrils
place mouth over mouth of casualty
perform 4 quick breaths
remember to start breathing immediately
C) Circulation :
check the heart beat
in the absence of a heart beat, start cardiac massage
press the sternum every ½ -2 seconds
if only one first-aider is available, press about 15 times during an 80
second period, plus 2 quick mouth-to-mouth breaths.
if 2 first-aiders are available, press about 5 times during a 60 second
period, plus one mouth-to-mouth breath.
ATTENTION: DO NOT INTERRUPT THE RHYTHM OF CARDIAC COMPRESSION

WHILE THE SECOND PERSON IS GIVING ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION
CALL A DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

If the casualty is conscious
cover the casualty with a blanket.
reassure the casualty.
loosen clothing and lay the casualty down.
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Exciter ETG 100 – Installation
6 – INSTALLATION
Introduction
This chapter contains the information necessary for the installation and preliminary checks on the
ETG 100 Exciter.
Unpacking
Remove the unit from its packaging and, before performing any operation, check that the unit has
not suffered damage during transport, and that all the buttons and connectors present on the front and
rear panels are usable.
Installation
1. Install the unit in such a way that it is accessible from all sides.
2. Ensure that the site has an efficient earthing system.
3. Verify that the antenna system is matched.
4. Ensure that any amplifier that forms part of the system is connected to the antenna system.
5. Connect the Exciter inputs according to the type of operation required:
the monophonic signal to the XLR connector on the mono input card.
the stereophonic signal (low frequency) to the left and right XLR connectors on the stereo
input card.
the stereophonic signal (wide-band) to the MPX connector on the MPX and SCA input card.
The RDS signal to one of the two SCA connectors on the MPX and SCA input card.
If the RDS card is fitted, the wide-band stereo signal should be connected to the MPX input of
the RDS card, thus the MPX+RDS output should be connected to the MPX input of the MPX
and SCA input card.
6. Connect the power supply cable.
7. Connect a dummy load to the RF output, capable of dissipating 100W continuously.
8. Switch on the Exciter.
9. Follow the configuration instructions as described in this manual.
10. Switch off the Exciter.
11. Disconnect the dummy load.
12. Connect the RF output to the input of any subsequent amplifier or antenna system.
13. Switch on the amplifier, if present.
14. Switch on the Exciter.
15. Check the levels displayed by the Exciter and the amplifier instruments to ensure correct operation.
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Installazione – Exciter ETG 100
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Exciter ETG 100 – Front View
7 – FRONT VIEW
3 4 2 1
Front Panel description
1. Power switch
2. RF monitor output (approx. level 0 dBm per 100W of output power)
3. Buttons for operational programming
4. Functional display
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Vista frontale – Exciter ETG 100
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Exciter ETG 100 – Rear View
8 – REAR VIEW
1 10 12 14
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Rear panel description
1. 220V single-phase 50 Hz Power Input Connector

2. Line fuse
3. Line fuse
4. RF Output Connector (type N female)
MPX and SCA Input Cards
5. SCA2 input connector (BNC female)
6. SCA2 level adjustment
7. SCA1 input connector (BNC female)
8. SCA1 level adjustment
9. MPX input connector (BNC female)
RDS Card
10. BNC connector for mono or stereophonic input signal
11. BNC connector for MPX and/or MPX + RDS output signal
12. Flat 10 pin connector Personal Computer serial link
13. Flat 10 pin connector remote keyboard connection
Stereo Input Card
14. XLR connector: right channel balanced input
15. XLR connector: left channel balanced input
Stereo Encoder Card
16. BNC connector for supplying the MPX signal to other transmitters
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Vista Posteriore – Exciter ETG 100
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Exciter ETG 100 – General Description
9 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Introduction
This technical manual contains information regarding the operation, use and maintenance of the
ETG 100 Exciter.
The ETG 100 operates in the 87.5 – 108 MHz frequency band and can develop a maximum
controlled power output of 100W.
All operational controls are directly accessible on the front panel whilst all the connectors are
situated on the rear panel.
The exciter can be used for monophonic, stereophonic and composite multiplex transmission.
Block Diagram
FLAT Coax Main supply Connector
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General Description – Exciter ETG 100
Power Supply
The ETG 100 Exciter uses a linear power supply in order to minimise the interference distributed
to the various other modules via the supply cables. It also includes an efficient line filter upstream of the
transformer which prevents interference being conducted.
Use of discreet component technology allows straightforward replacement in the event of a fault.
The power supply generates 7 separate supplies of which one is controlled by the CPU from 0 to
40V; see table below.
The board is supplied by a toroidal transformer with two primary windings of 115V connected in
series for 230V supplies, or in parallel for 115V supplies. The 6 secondary circuits are: 19V (→+18 VPLL),
16V (→+12 VRF), 25V (→+18 VRF), 9V (→+5 V), 15V+15V (→±12 V), 45V (→+40 VRF).
The power supply’s fuse board is accessible by removing the front panel, to the side of the display,
and is equipped with leds which light in the event of the corresponding fuse being blown. The two line
input fuses are located on the rear panel below the VDE socket.
Power Supply
Board supplied Protection Fuse
Voltage
+12 V CPU, PLL, Bus Board, Current protection 1,6 A
Auxiliary functions
-12 V CPU, PLL, Bus Board, Current protection 1,6 A
Auxiliary functions
+5 V CPU, PLL, Bus Board Voltage protection 2,5 A
Current protection
+18 VRF RF driver stage Current protection 2,5 A
+12 VRF RF driver stage Current protection 2,5 A
+18 VPLL PLL Current protection 1A
+40 VRF RF power amplifier Current protection 6,3 A
Audio input
The audio signal can be connected to the MPX inputs card (processed stereo signal to BNC
connector, or SCA signal), to the optional stereo input card (right and left channel inputs to XLR
connectors), or to the optional mono input card (1 mono input channel on XLR connector).
If the signal comes from the MPX card, it will be processed by such and then passed directly to the
audio input of the PLL.
If, instead, the signal comes from the stereo or mono input cards, the stereo encoder card (optional)
will be required in order to process the audio signal in base-band in an MPX signal (wide-band stereo).
The signal is then passed to the PLL input.
The ETG 100 Exciter is also designed for the optional DSP card that can process the signal before
it is passed to the PLL.
Naturally, all adjustments required by this card can be performed in software by inputting values via
the display.
For further information regarding the plug-in cards, refer to the paragraph entitled “Description of
optional modules”
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Exciter ETG 100 – General Description
PLL/VCO
The PLL board generates the frequency modulated RF signal via phase-lock synthesis. The Voltage
Controlled Oscillator (VCO), mounted on the same PLL board, makes use of very low noise
components and separation stages in order to obtain a signal with very low phase noise.
The reference frequency is generated by a temperature-compensated oscillator, with a maximum
deviation of 1 ppm (in the first year). An ultra high precision reference (0.1 ppm/year) can be
supplied on request.
Driver and final RF stage

The oscillator output (approx. +8dBm) drives the RF amplification stages to obtain a maximum
output of 100W. The amplifiers use mos-fets and are designed to be unconditionally stable at any
output and for any load. A ninth order Chebychev low-pass filter guarantees reduction of harmonic
components to within international standards. A control circuit regulates the output power and
maintains it to within ±0.1dB max. across the whole operating band and reduces it progressively in
the event of excessive ROS, down to 10W, a level at which the amplifier can continue operating
with infinite ROS and any phase angle.
Directional Coupler
The directional coupler ensures a power reading with a maximum error of 1W in 100, within the
temperature range 0 to 70°C. The rugged design, housed in a milled aluminium box, and the high
quality components used, ensure operation even in hostile environmental conditions and is
particularly resistant to mechanical shock.
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General Description – Exciter ETG 100
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Exciter ETG 100 – Technical Data
10 – TECHNICAL DATA
Radio Frequency Section

PARAMETER ETG 100 Values
FREQUENCY BAND 87,6 ÷ 107,9 MHz in 10KHz steps
OUPUT POWER 0-100 Watt continuously variable
OUTPUT POWER STABILITY Within +/- 0,1dB
FINAL STAGE TECHNOLOGY MOSFET
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50 Ω
OUTPUT CONNECTOR Standard type “N”
HARMONIC SUPPRESSION > 70 dB
SPURIOUS COMPONENT SUPPRESSION > 80 dB
FREQUENCY STABILITY Better than 1 ppm: (0 - +40 °C) in the first year
TYPE OF MODULATION F3 direct FM modulation of the RF oscillator at the fundamental frequency
RESIDUAL AM Asynchronous: 0,2 % Synchronous: 0,1 % (typical values)
Low Frequency Section

VSWR PROTECTION Progressively reduced to a safe level
AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL Regulates the output power to the programmed level
INTERMODULATION DISTORTION < 0,05% Measured with composite 1 KHz and 1.3 KHz tones, 1:1 ratio at 100%
modulation.
FREQUENCY DEVIATION ± 75 KHz adjustable in 0.1 dB steps
THD+N < 0,03% @ 1 KHz
FM S/N ratio with weighted CCIR filter -72dB ref. to ±75KHz dev.
PRE-EMPHASIS 50/75 µs ± 0,1 dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE Mono[1]: ±0,15 dB (30 Hz - 15 KHz)
-45 dB at 19 KHz
Stereo[2]: ±0,15(30 Hz - 15 KHz)
-45 dB at 19 KHz
MPX: ±0,1 dB (30 Hz - 100 KHz)
SCA 1,2,3: ±1 dB (20 KHz - 100 KHz)
STEREO SEPARATION [2] 65dB @1KHz typical values
PILOT TONE [2] Frequency: 19 KHz ± 1 Hz deviation 7,5KHz adjustable
AUDIO L/R INPUT MODULE[2] Input Impedance: 10 KΩ - 600Ω (selectable) balanced input
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 15 KHz
Adjustment: -12 - +12 dB in 0,1 dB steps
Connectors: XLR female
ATTENUATION AT 19KHz 45dB
MPX INPUT MODULE Input Impedance 10 KΩ unbalanced input
Frequency response: 30 Hz ÷ 100 KHz
Adjustment: -12 ÷ +12 dB a passi di 0,1 dB
Connector: BNC female
SCA INPUT Input Impedance 10 KΩ unbalanced input

Frequency Response: 20 KHz ÷ 100 KHz
Connector: BNC female
[1] optional module available on request

[2] ETG100/S
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Technical Data – Exciter ETG 100
General Characteristics
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Temperature:
(Operational): 0 to +45 °C
(Non Operational): -20 to +50 °C
Humidity:
(Operational): 95% at 40 °C
(Non Operational): 90% at 65 °C
Altitude:
(Operational): >4600 metres
(Non Operational): >15000 metres
WEIGHT 21.5 Kg approx
DIMENSIONS 50 x 14 x 50 cm
POWER SUPPLY 110 - 240 Volt
POWER CONSUMPTION 300 Watt typical at maximum power output.
COOLING Fan ventilation
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Exciter ETG 100 – Description of optional modules
11 – DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL MODULES
The ETG 100 Exciter is designed to accept several optional modules:
1. RDS board
2. Stereo/Mono input board
3. MPX generator board (stereo encoder)
The following versions are available:

Basic version: MPX and SCA inputs board
option R: RDS board + MPX and SCA inputs board
option M: mono input board + MPX and SCA inputs board
option MR: mono input board + RDS board + MPX and SCA inputs board
option S: stereo input board + stereo encoder + MPX and SCA inputs board
option SR: stereo input board + stereo encoder + RDS board + MPX and SCA inputs board
Each board can only be inserted in its dedicated slot (bus board).
BUS Board
Function: allows insertion of the various optional boards.
Board connectors:
Connector 1: MPX and SCA inputs board.
Connector 2: mono input board or MPX generator board.
Connector 3: stereo input board.
Connector 4: RDS board.
Other connectors located on the board:
D-type connector (P3): serial data output.
D-type connector (P1): parallel port interfacing with the microcontroller board
D-type connector (P2): power supply.
BNC connector: MPX generator board output – direct to VCO
Boards dimensions
The width of the slot to accommodate each card is different to prevent insertion of the wrong card.
connector 1 board width: 6 TE
Care should, however, still be taken not to insert a narrow board into a slot designed for a wider
board.
The microprocessor will still recognise any incorrectly inserted board and will not allow any setup
to be performed.
N.B. Insertion of any board should only be performed with the unit switched off.
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Description of optional modules – Exciter ETG 100
MPX and SCA inputs card

Function: accepts an MPX (wide-band) input signal, i.e.
provides the transmitter with a stereo signal from an
external stereo encoder. This card is always present.
The card features 2 SCA inputs, one of which can be
used as an RDS data input.
The two unbalanced inputs for SCA signals accept input
frequencies up to 200 KHz.
Card position: connector 1
Adjustment:
trimmer adjustment of MPX input level (0 dB in →
0 dB out)
software adjustment of MPX input level
software adjustment of input level of signal from
other cards on the bus (this adjustment is in steps of
1 Khz deviation or in steps of 0.1 dB, depending on
the programme run by the microcontroller)
multiturn trimmer adjustment of SCA levels
software selection of input type (bus signal or
external MPX signal)
software ON/OFF control of SCA inputs
The card is also able to provide the microcontroller with the MPX signal, suitably processed for the MPX
signal level to be displayed in bar-graph form with the corresponding dBV value.
The inputs are over-voltage protected.
The inputs are unbalanced on the BNC connector (10KHz impedance).
RDS Board (optional)

See chapter entitled “RDS Board (option R)” in this manual.
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Exciter ETG 100 – Description of optional modules
Mono Input Board (optional)

Function: to process the audio signal for monophonic
transmission. In particular to limit the signal in the 0-
15KHz band via a 7th order (>50dB a 19KHz) FDNR
elliptical filter and to limit the maximum deviation to 75
KHz with software controlled clipping.
Board position: connector 2
Adjustment:
jumper selection of pre-emphasis value (50/75 µsec)
jumper ON/OFF control of pre-emphasis
software ON/OFF control of pre-emphasis, filter
and clipper
software gain adjustment in 3dB steps. NB: if the
signal is lower than required, adjustment is made to
the MPX card.
jumper selection of input impedance (600Ω/10KΩ)
The input is balanced on the XLR connector.
Stereo Input Board (ETG100/S)

Comprises two modules:
Function: to process the audio signal for stereophonic
transmission.
Adjustment:
jumper selection of pre-emphasis value (50/75 µsec)
jumper ON/OFF control of pre-emphasis
software ON/OFF control of pre-emphasis, filter
and clipper
software level adjustment in 0.5 dB steps on both
channels
jumper selection of input impedance (600Ω/10KΩ)
The board also provides the microcontroller with a

stereo signal processed in such a way that the level can
be displayed in bar-graph form with the corresponding
dBu value.
The inputs (R and L) are balanced on the XLR
connectors.
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Description of optional modules – Exciter ETG 100
MPX Generator (stereo encoder) (ETG100/S)

Function: to generate the MPX signal.
The card generates digitally the carrier pilot at 19 KHz
and the suppressed carrier.
Adjustment:
trimmer adjustment of pilot tone (8-12 %)
trimmer adjustment of the threshold at which the
clipping of the MPX signal begins before being
summed with the pilot carrier
jumper ON/OFF control of the clipper
trimmer adjustment of MPX level at the board
output
trimmer adjustment of pilot tone phase with respect
to the suppressed carrier
double trimmer adjustment of the equalisation of
the L+R summed signal for maximum separation
trimmer adjustment of the suppressed carrier level
(always greater than 90 dB)
software ON/OFF control of clipper
software ON/OFF control of pilot carrier
software selection of stereo/mono modes
The board has no external inputs (all inputs via the bus) but can have a BNC connector added to supply
the MPX signal to other transmitters.
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Exciter ETG 100 – Operating instructions
12 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SWITCH ON:
A window appears indicating the status of the AUDIO BUS.

The on-board computer performs a system check to determine which optional board have been
fitted.
An 8 second countdown begins before the Exciter develops power.
Push (during the countdown):

Any key to start without generating power.
or
F1+F8 to terminate the countdown.
When the countdown has terminated, the main window appears (with personalised logo by request).
LOGO
emittente
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Operating instructions – Exciter ETG 100
Description of the graphics interface
LOGO
emittente
On the right side there are three vertical bars indicating:

MPX signal.
Reflected output power.
Forward output power.
In the centre the following information is displayed:

Transmission frequency of the unit.
PLL status (LOCKED or UNLOCKED).
Status of the CLIPPER circuit (active when the L or R input signals are too
high).
Insertion of the Pre-emphasis circuit
Transmission mode - Stereo or Mono.
The bottom of the display:

F1 – (AUDIO) to enter the Audio inputs display and adjustment window
F2 – (R.F.) to enter the power display and adjustment window.
F3 – (FREQ) to enter the frequency display and adjustment window.
F4 – (RDS) to enter the RDS parameter display and adjustment window.
F5 – (SYS) to enter the ETG100 parameter display and adjustment window.
F6 – ( ) to enter the modulation display window
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Selecting transmission FREQUENCY

(not valid in Italy):
LOGO
emittente
Push:
F3 (FREQ) to display the frequency programming window
Push:
F5 (SET) to enable frequency selection
F2 () or F3 () to increase or decrease the programmed
frequency.
F6 (SAVE) to save the new value. The ETG 100 stops
developing power, changes frequency and starts developing
power at the new frequency.
F1 (ESC) to exit and return to the main menu.
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Selecting RF POWER
LOGO
emittente
Push:
F2 (RF) to display the radio frequency power programming
window.
Stereo version
Push:
F4 (PWR) to enable power changes
F2 () or F3 () per select the power value.
F6 (SAVE) to save the new value.
This window shows the MPX, Forward Power and Reflected Power measurements.
MPX bar-graph:
Displays the dBu value of the Stereo Decoder composite output signal summed with the RDS and
SCA signals, if present.
Displays the signal level and holds peak values for a few seconds.
FP, RP bar-graph:
Forward and reflected power values, displayed in watts.
Graphic display of power.
Power display during selection of a new value.
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Mono version
Push:
F4 (PWR) to enable changes to output power
F2 () or F3 () to increase or decrease programmed power.
F1 (ESC) to exit and return to the main menu
NB: All versions
Push :
F8 (RF OFF) to disable RF output power during this operation.
F8 (RF ON) to enable RF output power.
When F1 (ESC) is pressed, output power will be enabled, regardless of
the ON/OFF status.
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AUDIO programming
LOGO
emittente
Push:
F1 (AUDIO) to display the audio programming window.
Stereo version
Push :
F4 (R/L) to enable programming of left or right channels
F2 () or F3 () to select the input level.
F6 (SAVE) to save the configuration.
F5 (MUTE) to isolate the inputs
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Mono version
Push :
F4 (MPX) to enable power changes
F2 () or F3 () to increase or decrease the programmed power.
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SYS programming
LOGO
emittente
Push:
F5 (SYS) to display the window used for general
programming of the Exciter.
Stereo version
Push:
F3 () and F2 () to select which function is enabled/disabled
F4 (R/S) to enable or disable the selected function
F5 ( ) to programme the password.
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Mono version
Push:
F3 () and F2 () to select which function is enabled/disabled
F4 (R/S) to enable or disable the selected function
F5 ( ) to programme the password.
F1(ESC) to exit and return to the main menu
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RDS Options (quick guide)
LOGO
emittente
Push:
F4 (RDS) to display the RDS programming window.
This window displays RDS parameters.

Date Zone and Time:
Real-time readout of the RDS card clock.
Zone PTY,DI,TA,TP,MS,PI
Selection of radio transmission type (PTY,DI).
Selection of broadcaster characteristics ( PI ).
Activation of information type (TA,TP,MS).
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Push:
F6 (SET) to enable programming of basic RDS board parameters.
Push:
F5 (→→) and F4 (←
←) to select the data to be modified.
F3 () and F2 () to select the option corresponding to the data
selected.
F6 (SAVE) to save changes made.
F1 (ESC) to exit and return to the main RDS menu.
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RDS RADIO TEXT MESSAGE
Push:
F4 (RTEXT) to enable programming of basic RDS board
parameters.
Window for the display and modification of a RADIO TEST message.
This window displays the RDS test message.

DATA Zone:
64 fields comprising 1 character.
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Press:
F5 (→ →) and F4 to move the cursor.
F3 () and F2 () to select the letter to insert.
F6 (SAVE)
F8 (CLEAR) to delete the whole message.
F1 (ESC) to exit and return to the main menu. (If not pressed, SAVE
retains the previous message).
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RDS MESSAGES
Push:
F2 (MSG) to enable programming of RDS messages.
This window displays 1 of the 8 RDS messages.

Control Field:
Status display (Disable, Timed, Scroll).
START and STOP time display.
DATA Zone:
16 fields comprising 8 characters and the display time in seconds.
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RDS FREQUENCIES
Push:
F3 (FRQ) to enable programming of alternative frequencies.
This window displays one of the 16 lists of RDS frequencies.

Control Field:
Displays number of list.
Displays type of list (A or B)
Displays list heading only for type B lists.
DATA Zone:
28 fields that can be filled with 24 type A frequencies or 12 type B.
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Deviation Measurements
LOGO
emittente
Push:
F6 ( ) to display the general Exciter programming window.
Push:
F1 (ESC) to return to the main menu.
F8 (PEAK%) to display percentage modulation.
This window displays the modulation (MPX) in time (absolute value).

The graph allows a period of several minutes of transmission to be displayed, showing modulation level.
To facilitate readings, the grid highlights the 25, 50 and 75 KHz levels.
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Push:
F8 (TIME) to display modulation against time as well as the
percentage value.
This window displays modulation (MPX) as a percentage.

The graph allows assessment of which values of modulation have the greatest values and thus the
percentage by which the 75 KHz modulation level is exceeded.
- Y AXIS: The grid highlights 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% values.
- X AXIS: The grid highlights modulation values of 0,25,50,75,100 KHz
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Exciter ETG 100 – Maintenance
13 – MAINTENANCE
General maintenance rules

Ensure that power has been removed from the unit before attempting any operation.
Ensure that the Exciter is connected to an effective earthing system.
First remove the top panel and take care not to touch the power supply capacitors: they may still be
charged.
Use insulated tools to perform any maintenance and/or calibration procedure.
General maintenance
After installation, the ETG 100 Exciter requires a check every 6 months to ensure correct
functioning of the fan and the basic parameters shown on the display: SWR, output power, frequency
deviation.
It is necessary to change the ventilation fan periodically and to clean traces of dust from the
surfaces of the circuits using a brush or an air line at moderate pressure (< 5 atm).
The time between maintenance will depend on the environmental conditions in which the exciter is
operating, in any case it is advisable to:
CHANGE THE FAN EVERY 2 YEARS

CHANGE THE RELAYS EVERY 10 YEARS
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Maintenance – Exciter ETG 100
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ETG 100 Exciter – RDS Board (optional)
14 – RDS CARD (OPTIONAL)
INTRODUCTION
For some years now, it has been widely recognised that the quality and reliability of existing radio
services, let alone the implementation of new ones, can be greatly enhanced by transmitting packets of
data of various types, in addition to the radio signal. This need has been recognised internationally to the
point where dedicated study groups have been formed with the job of identifying the various
requirements and defining a transmission standard better suited to the needs of the sector. This group has
specified the RADIO DATA SYSTEM which has become today the most widespread data transmission
system in the world of radio.
The ETG 100’s optional RDS card allows, alongside the radio signal, a data channel to be
transmitted, as specified by the document entitled "Specification of the radio data system (RDS)",
published by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC) Ref No.
EN50067:1990.
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RDS Board (optional) – ETG 100 Exciter
RDS SYSTEM
The RADIO DATA SYSTEM (RDS) has been specified for the transmission of information in
mono/stereophonic programmes in the VHF/MF band (87.5-108 MHz). It meets the need to transmit
additional data with radio programmes.
Compatibility with existing mono/stereophonic transmissions

Absence of adjacent channel interference
Compatibility with other identification systems already in use
The system, the result of international specialist research, enables transmission of data at a speed
of 1187.5 bit/s with phase modulation at 2 levels, 57 KHz carrier and ± 2 KHz band. The transmitted
binary signal undergoes differential encoding as a precaution.
The transmission protocol includes 104 bit (87.6 ms) long packets called GROUPS, each one of
which comprises 4 BLOCKS of 26 bits each. Each BLOCK comprises 16 bits of information and 10 bits
of error protection specifically designed to allow the recovery of words with upto 5bits in error. 16
distinct groups have been specified, some of which have not yet been defined. Each group begins with a
PI identification code that has the dual purpose of synchronising the receiver and identifying the
broadcaster that is transmitting the signal. The PI comprises a 4 bit code to identify the country (ITALY
code 5), a 4 bit code to define the area of coverage of the transmitted signal (International, National, Sub-
National, Regional or Local) and an 8 bit code for the reference number of the programme.
The GROUP used to send the PS message (displayed on RDS automobile radio receivers) is for the
tuning frequencies and the zero. Each group 0 contains 2 characters of the message, 2 tuning frequencies,
a code to define the type of transmission (Mono, Stereo, Compressed etc.), a bit to indicate if the
programme is music or speech, and a code to signal the transmission of traffic information.
Two formats have been defined for the transmission of alternative frequencies:
Method A): each station transmits a unique list of frequencies preceded by the number of frequencies in
the list (max 25);
Method B): each station transmits a unique list of frequencies for each transmitter in use. The list begins
with the main frequency followed by the frequencies (max 12) used by contiguous transmitters in the
actual coverage area. This method is more efficient when the list of frequencies is long because it allows
the autotuning system to examine a smaller number of frequencies and thus speeds up the process of
finding new tuning frequencies. If the number of frequencies is low, method A is advised since it requires
the transmission of a smaller amount of data.
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RDS ENCODER
The RDS encoder comprises a single Euro board with the following features:
41612 connector which provides the +5V and +12V supplies.

BNC for mono or stereophonic signal input.
BNC MPX and/or MPX + RDS signal output.
Cannon 9 PIN connector for serial connection to a Personal Computer.
Cannon 9 PIN connector for connection to a remote keyboard.
A panel-mounted trimmer for adjustment of the RDS signal level.
Led indicator, for lock and generation of the RDS carrier (LOCK).
Led indicator, for synchronisation with the Stereo carrier (STEREO)
Led indicator, for presence of remote control (REM).
Led indicator, for TP set (TP).
Led indicator, for TA set (TA).
Led indicator, for MS set (MS).
The board is equipped with a serial cable, type DB25 female to DB9 male, which may be changed for a
cable type DB9 female to DB9 male (see diagram below), and a 3.5” floppy disc with a programme for
setting up the RDS configuration.
DB25 Female – DB9 Male
DB9 Female – DB9 Male
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The board includes a microcontroller that generates the RDS message.

The features supported by the encoder are programmed via a personal computer connected to the
serial line that uses a very simple programme. Once programmed, the RDS messages are saved even in
the event of power loss.
A Timer-Calendar on the board also maintains date and time even in the event of a power loss.
The RDS carrier is internally generated via a quartz-crystal oscillator, but if a 19 KHz carrier is
present in the MPX1 IN input signal, which conforms to the specification for amplitude, frequency and
stability, the encoder will lock to the external frequency and generate the 57 KHz in sync with it (green led
illuminated). Thanks to the microcontroller, the encoder can modify, in real-time, the transmitted
message, thus making the system extremely flexible and adaptable to the needs of various users.
The software allows programming of a set of 8 distinct PS messages, each comprising 16 words of
16 characters and a maximum of 16 lists of alternative frequencies; these are not limitations of the system,
but rather limits recommended by user groups. The set of messages can be put on-air automatically at any
hour of the day.
Programming of messages is very straightforward and quick; it is possible to programme the entire
message in one minute. No particular technical knowledge is required of the user.
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ENCODER PROGRAMMING
Each encoder comes equipped with a 3.5” disc containing software for programming via an IBM
compatible Personal Computer.
Once installed, the programme is operational; only the PC need be connected to the encoder and
switched on for programming to begin.
At start-up, a screen appears which requests which serial port, COM1 or COM2, is to be used for
programming; a second screen subsequently appears, “Baud Rate Selection” which requests the speed of
the serial link in terms of baud; select the 2400 default value.
Warning:
In the event that the incorrect serial port or baud rate has been selected, the following message appears:
This window will appear whenever a serial link error is detected.
!! Warning !!
Whilst using this programme, close any ETG 100 RDS related window.
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Once this choice has been made, the PC interrogates the encoder to determine the data with which it has
been programmed and if all is working correctly, a screen will be displayed containing three main sections:
"PS Messages", "Alternative Frequencies" and "Program Identification".
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PS MESSAGES
The "PS Messages" section contains 8 sections each comprising the following fields:
1-8 - buttons which activate the windows for modifying the contents of the corresponding PS
message.
START – text box for entering the time at which transmission of the corresponding PS message is
started. The field can only be modified if the OR button is active.
STOP – text box for entering the time at which the transmission of the corresponding PS message
is ended. The field can only be modified if the OR button is active.
ATT (active) – button to put the corresponding PS message on-air; if green, the message will be put
on-air.
OR (time) - button which puts the corresponding message on-air at the time defined; if OR and
ATT are both green, the PS message will be put on-air at the time specified by the START and
STOP fields.
SC (scroll) - button which enables the PS message to scroll by one letter to the right, every second.
ON - indicator which confirms, when green, that the corresponding message is on-air.
The active messages (ATT green) which are not timed (OR grey) will be transmitted in numerical order,
one after the other, during those periods when no timed messages are active. To ensure that the video
programming matches that of the encoder, click on the Update button.
Procedure for programming message “1”.
1. Press OR (time) so that it turns green (time programming enabled)

2. Click the mouse on the start window
3. Delete the previous time (DEL key)
4. Enter the start time, observing the format “XX-XX”
5. Click the mouse on the Stop window.
6. Delete the previous time (DEL key)
7. Enter the stop time of the message
8. Press the 1 key (the message entry window will appear)
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ENTERING THE PS MESSAGES
Having pressed the button from 1-8 corresponding to the PS message to be programmed, a screen
appears with 16 fields for the words that make up the message and the times for which the word will be
displayed.
The times, in seconds, can be set between a minimum of 1 second to a maximum of 60 seconds
and represent the period that the word is transmitted before passing on to the next word. However, the
numerical values have no significance if the message has been programmed to scroll (SC key indicating
green in the previous window).
NB: The fields which have had no words inserted will not be transmitted, even if the display time has
been set to more than 1 second.
Procedure to programme a message
1. Double click on the text box where the word is to be written and enter it.
2. Set the display time of the word by using the up/down arrows below the text box.
3. Repeat 1 and 2 for all the other words to be entered.
4. Press the UPDATE button to save the message and exit the window.
Alternatively press the EXIT key to exit the window without saving the message.
From the main window:
5. Press the ATT key (message activation)

6. Subsequently press the UPDATE key to update the system (the ON indicator will light green to
indicate that the message has been activated).
7. At this point it is possible to enter other messages (upto 8) following the same procedure.
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ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES
The alternative frequency screen allows 16 lists of unique frequencies to be programmed, each one
in method A or B. The screen displays 8 lists at a time and indicates for each one the method (A or B)
selected, the main frequency, which is defined only in mode B, and the number of contained frequencies
in the list. A list can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding button; the screen will display the mode
and the list of possible frequencies on the left and the frequencies contained in the list on the right.
Double-click on a frequency contained in the left-hand list to add it to the right-hand list, if not already
present. With method A, it is possible to create a list with a maximum of 25 frequencies compared to 12
with method B.
METHOD A/B
The EBU standard allows the set of frequencies to be broadcast that correspond to a network of
transmitters. Two modes exist to do this: method A and method B.
Method A allows transmission of one or more lists of frequencies, each with a maximum of 25.
Method B instead allows transmission of as many lists as there are transmitters in the network.
Each list is programmed with the frequency of the transmitter to which it refers and contains all the
frequencies of adjacent transmitters.
Each automobile receiver is designed to memorise a certain number of alternative frequencies, from
which a new tuning frequency is searched in the event of the current frequency providing a weak signal.
The search is much quicker when the set of alternative frequencies is small. When the number of
transmitters exceeds 12, it is advisable to use method B so that the radio receiver memorises only the list
corresponding to the main frequency to which it is tuned, thus speeding up the re-tuning process.
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ENTERING ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES
To correctly enter alternative frequencies, follow the instructions in sequence:
1. From the main menu, click on the button corresponding to the list to enter.
2. Select method A or B.
3. Scroll the list of frequencies and double-click with the mouse on the chosen frequency. The
data will be inserted in the right-hand list selected. With method B chosen, the first selected
frequency corresponds to the main frequency and will appear in the relevant window. To delete
any selected frequency, double-click on it with the mouse.
4. Finish entering by clicking on EXIT.
5. In the main menu, a green indicator appears to the left of the list which has data entered or
changed, to confirm that data has indeed changed. Click "UPDATE" to memorise the new data
on the RDS card.
At this point, further alternative frequencies may be entered.
Example
Method A Method B
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PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION
In this section, various parameters relating to the broadcaster are programmed; Program
Identification, Program Type, Decoder Identification, Traffic Announcement, Traffic Program and
Music/Speech.
PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION PI
The PI is an identification code comprising three fields; COUNTRY + EMISSION + CODE.

The COUNTRY is a numerical value from 0 to 15 (0 to F in hexadecimal) which identifies the country to
which the broadcaster belongs (Italy is code 5)
EMISSION is a numerical value from 0 to 15 (0 to F in hexadecimal) which identifies the range of the
broadcast signal (local, regional, national, international)
CODE is a numerical value from 0 to 255 (00 to FF in hexadecimal) which identifies the broadcaster and
is defined by an authorised organisation.
1. To programme PI click the mouse on the corresponding button.

2. Double-clicking on the item required will automatically activate the relevant code.
3. Press the CONFIRM key to confirm the selections.
4. Press CANCEL to exit without saving.
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PROGRAM TYPE PTY and DECODER IDENTIFICATION DI
PTY is a code with 32 possible values (0 to 31) which defines the type of transmission being broadcast.
DI identifies 16 different operational modes in which the broadcaster can transmit.
Programming is initiated by clicking on the PTY key.
Press UPDATE to save the selection
Press EXIT to exit without saving.
TA-TP-MS
At any time during the day, the broadcaster can interrupt the programme and transmit traffic news.
In order to perform this function, the standard allows flags to be set in order to signal to the automobile
radio that this information is being transmitted so that automatic tuning and/or volume control can take
place. These flags are labelled TA, TP and MS.
The TP flag identifies the transmissions that carry traffic reports.
The TA flag identifies the time periods in which the traffic reports are transmitted.
The MS flag indicates whether the current transmission is Music or Speech.
These flags can be set by clicking the mouse on the corresponding buttons or via a remote keyboard
connected to the appropriate connector on the card. If the remote keyboard is connected, the green
“Remote” indicator will light and PC control is inhibited.
If the colour of the TA, TP and MS buttons do not agree with those of the leds, it means that the
flags on the screen do not tally with those of the encoder. To synchronise them, press the Update button.
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RADIO TEXT
Radio Text is a message with a maximum length of 64 characters, used to check the quality of the
signal within the transmission area of the signal. The message, if active, is transmitted indefinitely.
To set the message, click on the RTEXT button with the mouse.
To activate the message, click on the ON/OFF button next to it.
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EON Message
The EON (Enhanced Other Network) message is used when a broadcaster has agreements with
other networks such that the other network may be automatically tuned into should the current
broadcaster’s signal be weak or missing, or if there is information of interest to the listener being
broadcast by the other network.
The RDS systems allows up to 8 other networks to be programmed. Each broadcast network is a
broadcaster in its own right for which the data to be programmed must give it a unique identity and allow
all services of common interest between the two broadcasters to be defined.
Access to programming this data can be made by clicking on the EON button situated on the left side of
the main window; the list of the 8 networks that can be programmed follows.
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Having selected a network, a screen appears in which all the parameters to be programmed are present,
i.e.:
PI-PS-TA-TP-PTY-AF-PIN
PI is the identification code of the other network.

PS is the 8-character message that is displayed on the automobile radio when it is tuned to the other
network.
TP indicates that the other network is enabled to transmit traffic reports.
TA indicates that the other network is transmitting traffic reports.
PTY indicates the type of programme being broadcast.
AF indicates the list of alternative frequencies on which the other network is present.
The set-up procedure is analogous to that of the main broadcaster (see above). For each network
up to 7 frequencies can be programmed with method A and 4 with method B.
To enable transmission of data programmed on each network, press the “MESSAGE ACTIVE”
button; if this button is lit green, the programmed data is valid and may be transmitted.
ATTENTION: the active network’s data (with Message Active lit green) is transmitted if the on/off
button on the main screen is lit green.
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TIME & CLOCK DATA
The RDS encoder has an on-board clock-calendar which provides independent indication of time.
The clock-calendar can be read and updated and can be used to synchronise the clocks of any radios that
are tuned in. When this message is transmitted, at every change of minute, the encoder sends a data
packet containing the date and time based on the Greenwich Meridian. The time difference is in half-hour
steps.
To update the clock-calendar to the current date and time:
1. Press the CLOCK button, or the TIME & C buttons

2. Double click on the TARGET TIME box and enter the local time for the location in which the
signal is being broadcast.
3. Double click the TARGET DATA box and enter the date.
4. Select position relative to Greenwich (the RDS system is able to update the time as a function of
the country in which one is in)
5. Press the UPDATE button to transfer the data to the encoder.
If the EXIT button is pressed, no changes are made to the clock/calendar.
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EXIT
Once the programming is finished, the PC can be disconnected and used for other applications. Clicking
the EXIT button will terminate the software programming of the encoder.
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TECHNICAL DATA
RDS SIGNAL as specified by CENELEC EN 50067

CODING differential at 2 levels
MODULATION DSB with suppressed carrier
FREQUENCY 57 KHz
BAND +/- 2.4 KHz
MPX INPUT 0/+12 dBm into 600 Ohm

OUTPUT MPX +RDS
MPX OUTPUT LEVEL Inp. MPX
RDS OUTPUT LEVEL 20 – 150 mV RMS
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 100 Ohm
PS MESSAGES 8 with 16 words of 8 characters

ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCY LIST 16 with max. 250 frequencies each
MESSAGE PROGRAMMING with IBM compatible PC
CONNECTION RS 232-C Standard

COMMUNICATION Full Duplex
SPEED 2400 baud
CONNECTORS 9 Pin Cannon female
9 Pin Cannon male
BNC
MESSAGE MANAGEMENT microcontroller
CONSERVATION OF DATA 10 years
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0-55 °C

POWER SUPPLY +12Vdc 100mA, +5Vdc 800mA
Inserting the RDS card
The RDS card is inserted in connector 4 of the ETG 100.
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ETG 100 Exciter – Circuit diagrams
15 – CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
Power Supply diagram
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Circuit diagrams – ETG 100 Exciter
“Power supply 1” Circuit diagram
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Power supply 4” Circuit diagram
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Auxiliary Power Supply assembly drawing (power supply 1-5)
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Power Supply circuit diagram
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Power Supply assembly drawing
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AGC circuit diagram
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AGC assembly drawing
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Fuse Board circuit diagram
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Fuse Board assembly drawing
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Front Panel circuit diagram
U12D
VCC VCC U12C
U7 74HC00
LM336BZ5V 12 9
C22 100nF
+12V 11 8 E216
13 C43 C44 10
R18 1K 100nF 100nF
C41 100nF
RR4A 10K R1 28K +12V C42 100nF 74HC00
1 2 VCC A12 U13
CN1 A13 1 15 EDSY
A Y0
4
13 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 A14 2 14 KEYB
25 3 VCC 3 B Y1 13
4n7 4n7 4n7 4n7 4n7 U5A C40 U6
12 + 1 100nF 59 2 U12B C Y2 12
TL074 VCC AVREF+ VDD Y3
24 2 58 WR 4 11 ESPI
11 - D1 61 AVREF- 46 6 6 Y4 10
U1 A15 ECSA
23 19 2 1N4148 62 AVDD A15 45 5 4 G1 Y5 9
AD0 EXTRN A14 RD
10 18 Q1 D1 3 63 ADC7 A14 44 5 G2A Y6 7
AD1 RR4B 10K R2 28K RR3A 10K TEMP A13
11
22 17 Q2 D2 4 3 4 1 2 64 ADC6 A13 43 G2B Y7

AD2 LEFT FREE A12 74HC00
9 16 Q3 D3 5 65 ADC5 A12 42
AD3 RIGHT A11 74HC138
21 15 Q4 D4 6 66 ADC4 A11 41 U12A
AD4 C23 100nF LEFT A10
8 14 Q5 D5 7 D2 C24 67 ADC3 A10 40 1
AD5 -12V VMPX A9 A15
20 13 Q6 D6 8 100nF 68 ADC2 A09 39 3 VCC
AD6 FPWR A8
AUDIO BUS
Q7 D7 1N4148 ADC1 A08

7 12 9 AD7 RPWR 1 50 AD7 2
19 Q8 D8 60 ADC0 AD7 51 VBACK
AD6
BACKLIGHT
6 VCC 11 3 AVSS AD6 52
ECSA AD5 74HC00 R19 CN6
18 CLK 1 STADC AD5 53
RR4C 10K R3 28K AD4 470
5 OC 5 6 VCC 4 AD4 54 1
PWM0 AD3
17 C6 5 PWM0 AD3 55 2
74HC574 AD2
4 100nF 5 PWM1 AD2 56 Q3
U5B AD1 BACKL
16 + 7 D3 7 AD1 57 BC337
TL074 ATTFQ0 AD0
3 6 1N4148 8 P4.0 AD0
ATTFQ1
15 - 9 P4.1 47 VCC
ID0 RR4D 10K R4 28K RR3B 10K ATTFQ2 PE
2 7 8 3 4 10 P4.2 /PSEN 30
ID1 RIGHT ATTFQ3 WR
P4.3 /WR
1
14 ID2 FSD_PW 11 31 RD
1 12 P4.4 /RD 48
RDS ADX0 ALE
D4 C25 13 P4.5 ALE 49 2 -12V VCC
TX ADX1
100nF 14 P4.6 /EA JP1
RX 1N4148 ADX2
P4.7 26 KEY1
16 /INT0 27
SWR_AL KEY2
17 P1.0 /INT1
U2 LOCK
3
P1.1 R23
CSCN3 19 2 AD0 RDS 18 28 BACKL CN4
Q1 D1 P1.2 P3.4 0
CSCN2 18 3 AD1 RR5A 10K R5 16K5 ID0 19 29 FSEL VCC
17 Q2 D2 4 1 2 VCC 20 P1.3 P3.5 1
CSCN1 AD2 ID1
16 Q3 D3 5 21 P1.4 6 2
SDATA AD3 ID2
15 Q4 D4 6 10 P1.5 /EW 3
SCLK AD4 U5C A0
14 Q5 D5 7 + 8 D5 22 15 4
CSPLL AD5 TL074 SCL WR
13 Q6 D6 8 9 1N4148 23 SCL RST 5
FSTPLL AD6 SDA E216
LCD 2x16
12 Q7 D7 9 - SDA 35 C39 C45 6
CN2 AD7 RR5B 10K R6 12K4 RR3C 10K U15 AD0
Q8 D8 3 4 5 6 24 XTAL1 100nF 1 8 7
VMPX RX AD1
20 VCC 11 25 RXD REF VS 8
ESPI TX 22pF AD2
19 CLK 1 TXD Y1 2 7 9
AD3
18 OC D6 C26 36 16MHz RESIN SI 10
AD4
17 C7 100nF 37 VSS 3 6 11
74HC574 1N4148 C38 AD5
16 100nF VSS 34 CT RESET 12
AD6
15 XTAL2 4 5 13
AD7
14 VCC 22pF GND RESET 14
ATTFQ0 PCF80C552
13
ATTFQ1 RR5C 10K R7 12K4 + TL7705
12 5 6 VCC
ATTFQ2 C11
11
PLL
ATTFQ3 C36 1uF/25V

10 12 100nF R21
U5D CN5
9 + 14 D7 1K
8 TL074 1
13 1N4148 U9 VCC
7 - 2 19 2
RR5D 10K R8 12K4 RR3D 10K AD0 A0 C37
6 7 8 7 8 3 D1 Q1 18 100nF 3
FREE AD1 A1
5 4 D2 Q2 17 4
AD2 A2 JP3 WR
4 5 D3 Q3 16 3 1 5
AD3 A3 RD
GRAPHICDISPLAY
3 D8 C27 6 D4 Q4 15 6
LOCK AD4 A4 U8 EDSY
2 100nF 7 D5 Q5 14 8 1 7
1N4148 AD5 A5 A0
1 8 D6 Q6 13 7 VDD A0 2 8
AD6 A6 RDY
2
9 D7 Q7 12 6 PTC A1 3 9
AD7 A7 SCL
+12V D8 Q8 5 SCL A2 4 10
SDA AD0
11 SDA VSS 11
ALE AD1
1 C 12
C28 100nF ST24C02 AD2
OC 13
AD3
VCC 14
74HC573 AD4
VCC 15
AD5
16
RR6A 10K R9 10K AD6
1 2 VCC VCC 17
AD7
18
1
C8 C9 C10 D9 FSEL
19
1
4n7 4n7 4n7 1N4148 U10 2 A15
C
3 27 28 1 3 20
U4A RR8A 10K A14 A14
+ 1 1 2 26 A14 VDD 1 2 2 4
TL074 RPWR A13 A13 R22
2 2 A13 VPP JP2 3 5
CN3 A12 A12
- 23 A12 4 6 820
A11 A11
14 D10 C30 21 A11 C35 5 7
A10 A10
13 100nF 24 A10 100nF 6 8
SWR_AL RR6B 10K R10 10K 1N4148 A9 A15 A9
11
3
12 A9 7
POWER SUPPLY CONTROL
3 4 A8 25 14 9 A8
11 3 A8 GND 8 10 VCC
A7
10 4 A7 9
C29 100nF A6
9 5 A6 VCC
A5
8 6 A5
A4 RR11
7 -12V 7 A4 11 RR9 10K
A3 AD0 10K
6 VCC 8 A3 O0 12 C46 1
A2 AD1
5 9 A2 O1 13 VCC 100nF C
A1 AD2
4 10 A1 O2 15
RR6C 10K R11 10K A0 AD3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3 5 6 D11 A0 O3 16
R13 100K AD4
2 1N4148 O4 17
FSD_PW AD5
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1 O5
1
U4B 5 RR8B 10K 20 18 AD6 U14 CN7
+ 7 3 4 22 /CE O6 19 2 2 18
R14 10K TL074 FPWR PE AD7 AD0 AD0
C
BC337 /OE 07 1 A1 B1 1
6 3 AD1 AD1 3 17
R17 - 2 4 4 A2 B2 16 2
Q1 RR6D 10K R12 10K 27C512 AD2 AD2
100 7 8 D12 C31 3 5 5 A3 B3 15 3
R16 1K R15 10K AD3 AD3
KEYBOARD
12 100nF 4 6 6 A4 B4 14 4
PWM0 1N4148 AD4 AD4
14 + 5 7 7 A5 B5 13 5
AD5 AD5
13 6 8 8 A6 B6 12 6
AD6 AD6
U4D - 7 9 9 A7 B7 11 7
U11 AD7 AD7
TL074 C13 10 11 8 10 A8 B8 8
A0 AD0
470nF 9 A0 D0 12 9 19 9
A1 AD1 KEYB
8 A1 D1 13 1 G 10
A2 AD2
7 A2 D2 15 DIR
A3 AD3 RR10
6 A3 D3 16
RR7A 10K RR7C 10K A4 AD4 10K 74HC245
1 2 5 6 VCC 5 A4 D4 17
C14 A5 AD5
VCC 4 A5 D5 18 VCC
RR1A 10K A6 AD6
1 2 10 3 A6 D6 19
U4C A7 AD7 CN8
+ 8 D13 25 A7 D7
C15 TL074 A8
VCC C13 9 1N4148 24 A8 1
RR1B 10K A9
BUS EXPANSION
3 4 100nF - 21 A9 VCC 2
RR7B 10K RR7D 10K RR8C 10K A10
3 4 7 8 5 6 23 A10 3
C16 TEMP A11 L1
2 A11 28 4
CN10 RR1C 10K A12 KEY1
5 6 26 A12 VDD 5
U3 A13 VBACK KEY2
1 13 3 D14 C32 1 A13 6
A14 100uH-1A SDA
2 14 X0 X 100nF A14 7
RR1D 10K 1N4148 + SCL
3 7 8 15 X1 20 C34 C47 8
A15
4 12 X2 22 CE 100nF 10uF/25V VCC VDD 9
RD L2
5 1 X3 27 OE 14 10
POWER SUPPLY
RR2A 10K WR CN9
6 1 2 5 X4 WE GND
REMOTE
7 2 X5 1
62256 100uH-1A
8 4 X6 2 VSS VEE
RR2B 10K +
9 3 4 X7 3 C48
10 C17 6 4
11 INH 10uF/25V
RR2C 10K 11 L3
12 5 6 10 A
13 C18 9 B
EXTRN +12V
14 C
RR2D 10K 100uH-1A
7 8 74C4051
C19 C33
+ C49
100nF L4 10uF/25V
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Title
C21 + C50
10uF/25V SCHEDA CPU
Size Document Number Rev
CSCPX0002 1
Date: Friday, November 12, 1999 Sheet 1 of 1
79
Front panel circuit board assembly drawing
80
D11
US1A
R18 R25
12K 12K +12VCC
+18
Q3
BC850B C16 C19
+C22
C1
+C20 4.7nF 4.7nF
33uF
4.7nF R16
33uF R4 620
56
R3 R6 R22
U2 AD587
820 10K 15
2 6 C42 C4
VCO circuit diagram

+VIN VOUT
C21 5
1uF TRIM
8
+
NOISE +C3 C36
+
C6 4.7nF 4.7nF
33uF 4.7uF R24
330K
2
2
4.7nF
D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D12
4 Q1 4 Q2
TL1 75 ohm BF998 C25
3 3 BF998
2
2
2
2
2
2
R2
10
1
1
4.7nF
MOD L1 L2
C27 R8 C26
120
1
1
1
1
1
1
R26
1
1
1
1
1
1
R5 270
2.2uH 2.2uH 56 470pF 15pF
C2 L14 R7 R23 C32

220pF 2.2uH 20K 470
1nF
C24
2
2
2
2
2
2
4.7nF
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D14
R27 R31 L9
470 470 2.2uH
U4 U3
ERA3-SM ERA3-SM
C34 C39 C40 C35

4 1 1 4
PLL SAMPLE MASTER
1nF 1nF 1nF 1nF

L15
2.2uH
R28 R1
C17 56 56
4.7nF
R7
270
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+12VCC
Title
C23
OSCILLATORE CONTROLLATO IN TENSIONE
4.7nF
ETG 1098 VCO.A 1
81
VCO assembly drawing
82
C25 +5
100nF C9
100nF
L6
2.2uH
L2 C28
2.2uH 100nF
1
2
+
3 4
10.000MHz
D3 C37
U3
22uF
3V TCXO C10
3
4
R18
10nF
C29 10K
5
100nF
PLL circuit diagram
VP
16
VCC
FIR
1 15
OSCIN FIP
U1
14
FP
2 +18 +18
R51 C11 OSCOUT LMX1501AM 13
1nF FR
100
8 12
8
PLL FIN FC R60 U9A
4.7K LM358 R57 R58
5 3
R22 DO 390 1.5K
+ 1 Q2
56 2 BC550
+ CX1 + C45
LD
LE
1500uF 68uF C4 - R19
DATA
7
9
6
+5 10K C33
GND11
47nF
10
CLOCK
+
4
10uF 1K
+5
R53 R60 U6 R3 100nF
1M 47K
6 1 +18
+12 CLOCK
R17 R29 R30 CX2
DATA R27 R31
470 +18 27 2.7K
27K ENABLE 2.7K
4 2
+ 470uF
8
Q1 U9B
C1 R11 R26 5 LM358
8
LOCK IN 220pF H11F1 470 BC337 6K + 7
R54 U5A 4.7K
3 R59 6
3.6V
4.7K R56 C2 FASTLOCK
1 + 120 -
1nF C12
BC337 2 220nF
4
- R10
Q8 C3 R12 J2
LM358 +18 10K
5.6K
4
1nF
1
R55 + C32
12K U5B
8
10uF 1K Vpll TEST POINT
R16 LM358
R14
5
470
470 7 +
6
C46 C48
- C47 +12
R15 100uF
+ +100uF +47uF + C43 + C44 + C49
100uF 100uF 100uF
4
470
R5
2.7K
C26
100nF R28
470
7
5
J1 R25 U4
15K R23
3 AD797 R21
1K
+ 6
TUNE
L5 2.2uH 2
R20 C16 - 4.7K
+12 +18 10K 27pF -12
+5
4
8
1
C40 C20 C7 C8 R24
C21 +
4.7nF 47uF 4.7nF 4.7nF 4.7nF 100
C27
100nF
R50 R13
CW
2.2K 27K
L7 L8
L4 2.2uH 2.2uH 2.2uH
C13
J3 TR4 4.7pF
+18
10K
1
C22 C41 C19
2 +
4.7nF 4.7nF JP1
3
2
3 47uF
4 1 2 LOCK IN
5 3 4 FASTLOCK
+12
+18
4
6 PLL PLL 5 6 CLOCK
7 8 DATA
L3 2.2uH
AMPMOD6 CS M VERT 9 10 ENABLE
1
TUNE TUNE VCO 1098 ETG.A 11 12 A0
-12 J4 13 14 A1
SMB CS M VERT 15 16 A2
C23 C42 C18 A3
+
17 18
4.7nF 4.7nF 5
47uF RF OUT 19 20
VCO1
L1 2.2uH VCO 1098 ETG.A
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4.7nF 4.7nF Title
SINTETIZZATORE
ETG.1298-PLL.A 1
83
PLL assembly drawing
84
RF Output Filter circuit diagram
L39-L40 = 6 tr. 7mm i.d. 13mm len. Wire CuAg dia. 1.2mm L42
L38-L41 = 5 tr. 7mm i.d. 10mm len. Wire CuAg dia. 1.2mm 1uH 2L000250
L38 L39 L40 L41

OUT IN
105nH 130nH 130nH 105nH
C148 C149 C150 C151 C152

27pF 54pF 54pF 54pF 27pF
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FILTRO PASSABASSO
E-TG LP -98-2.0 1
Date: Friday , Nov ember 12, 1999 Sheet 1 of 1
RF Output Filter assembly drawing
85
86
L13 BINOC
L12 VK200
R19 R20 C28

C27 27pF
15 1n 15
VCC +40
C29
+ 47uF C30 C31 C32
R21 1n
10n 220n
10K
J3
INGRESSO

4.7V C35 C36
Output Amplifier circuit diagram

C33 C34
1/2W 10uF 4n7 120pF 1n
DZ1
1
R22 R23
L14 5.6
470
5sp1mmD8L15
C37
U2 4n7
R24
ATT3dB C38
10K 470pF
J4
C39 L15 L16
4n7 0.5sp1mmD8L10H10 3sp1mmD6L8
4
C40
75pF R25 USCITA
1K
Q3
strip BLF177 L17
1sp1mmD5 C41
C42 C43 C44 470pF
L18 120pF 120pF
R26 R27 C45 C46
10 10 47pF 18pF
10pF C47
10n C48 C49
1nF 1nF
L19 C50 C51 C52

91pF 300pF 10n
3sp1mmD6L5

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AMPLIFICATORE 100W
E-ATG150-98-1.1 1

Output Amplifier assembly drawing
87
R1 6
88
47
L1 C1
1n R1 2
V CC +1 2 V 10
V K200
C22 + C2 6 R10 R11 C2 3
47n 10uF 1 00 R1 8 1 2K 300pF
10K
C3
4n7
R1
33K
C6
L9
2u2
C2 4n7
C30
4n7 R1 9
4n7 1000
Driver circuit diagram

L2
2u2 18
L3 L7 C1 3 R2
R 13 10n
INGRES SO m ax . +7dBm 5 sp 1 mm D6 L 8 4sp 1 m mD6 L 6
U1 47
J1 C9
10n R9 Q1
1 4 B L F4 0 4 R3
18
2.7 R5 R4

C8 560 560
10n C11 C1 2
ERA 5 75pF 39pF
+V C C
+ 1 8V < +V C C <28V
R1 5 L10 C 21 C2 7
47 V K 2 00 47n 10uF
R7
47K C5
1n
C 25
4.7n R1 4
2.2
R6 C16
6K 8
300pF
C2 4 L4
4.7n R8 5 sp 1m m D8 L 5
680 C2 0 J2
R1 8 10 n
12 L11 L6
C1 4 U S CI TA
10n L8 3 sp 1 m mD 6 L 8 3 sp 1 m mD 6 L6
3 sp 1 m mD 6 L9 Q2 C1 7 C 19
B L F2 4 4 1 2 0 pF
C1 5 75pF
43 p F
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Title
P I LO TA 10W
S ize D ocum en t Nu mb er R ev
E-ATG 1 0-9 8-1. 1 1
D at e: Frid ay, N ovem be r 12 , 1 99 9 S he et 1 of 1
Driver assembly drawing
89
90
R124 RT2
3K3 100K
C122
t
800+800pF D18 R126
330
REF
U1
J13
1 4
HSMS2850
R128 USCITA
C125 ISO 90°
47pF 100
π/2
IN 0°
R127 C124 C123 2 3
4.7nF 4-25pF
100K
CL1
J14
1 4
INGRESSO
2 3

R137
Directional coupler circuit diagram

75
R136
56
J12
R135
MONITOR -50dB
R134 82
100 C130
47pF
R129 RT1
100K
t
D17 3.3K
C126
800+800pF HSMS2850
DIR
R130
330
R132 R133 C127
100K C129 C128 56 4-25pF
4.7nF 47pF R131
500

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ACCOPPIATORE DIREZIONALE
A4 E-TG-DC100-99-2.2 1

Directional coupler assembly drawing
91
92
C11 1nF
R17 22R
8
DIR U1A 1 2 1 2
1 1 2 3 LM358
+ 1 1 2
R1 10K 2
3
- R2 330R
1
1
4
R4 R3 1 2
470K C1 5K 2
2
1
2
4.7nF R5 47R CN1
2
D1 C2 C3 5
2
+
2
C4 1N4148 4.7nF 33uF 25V 9
1
2
4.7nF 4
2
1
R19 8
1
1
5K 3 3
1 2 R7 7
1
1
2
680R 2
C13 1 2 1 2 R6 5.6K C5 + C6 6
1
4.7nF 4.7nF 33uF 25V 1
2
2
2
R20 47R R8 820R 1 2
1
1 2

C7 1nF
R9 47R
1 2
R21 220K
C12 1nF
R18 22R
8
REF U1B 1 2 1 2
Directional coupler amplifier circuit diagram

1 1 2 5 LM358
+ 7 1 2
R10 10K 6
3
- R11 330R
1
1
4
R13 R12
470K C8 5K 2
2
4.7nF
2
D2
2
2
C9 1N4148
1
4.7nF
2
R22
1
1
5K 3
1 2 R15
1
680R
C14 1 2 1 2 R14 5.6K
1
4.7nF
2
2
R23 47R R16 820R 1 2
C10 1nF
1 2
R24 220K

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Directional coupler amplifier assembly drawing
93
MPX Inputs Card circuit diagram
94
MPX Inputs Card assembly drawing
95
Optional Card BUS circuit diagram
96
Card BUS assembly drawing
97
Stereo Input circuit diagram
98
Stereo Input assembly drawing
99
Clipper circuit diagram
100
Clipper assembly drawing
101
Mono Input circuit diagram
102
Mono Input assembly drawing
103
Stereo Encoder (mpx generator) circuit diagram
104
Stereo Encoder (mpx generator) assembly drawing
105
RDS Control circuit diagram
106
RDS card assembly drawing
107
Cannon XLR wiring
108
Exciter ETG 100 – General Conditions of Sale
16 – GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
The General Conditions of Sale which follow apply to all offers and sales made by Elenos to its
customers. Purchasing products from Elenos will subject the purchaser to the General Conditions of Sale
considered individually or as a whole.
OFFERS AND ORDERS

• Offers made by Elenos, whether verbal or written, are not binding.
• Orders must be made in writing.
• If a purchaser places an order, either verbally or by telephone, a written order must follow
within one week.
• All orders received by Elenos are considered as accepted if confirmed in writing.
DELIVERIES
• Delivery times are indicative and non-binding upon Elenos. In the case of delayed delivery,
the purchaser has no right to cancel the order, in total or in part, without express agreement
in writing.
• Elenos is not obliged to compensate for direct or indirect damages as a consequence of late
delivery or total or partial failure to deliver.
SHIPPING
• Goods are supplied ex-works Elenos and travel at the risk of the purchaser, even if transport
is free of charge.
PRICES
• With the exception of contractual agreements, prices applied are those in use at the time of
transport or delivery of the goods, and the prices are ex-works Elenos. The purchaser is liable
for packing charges.
• Elenos reserves the right to change its price lists, without notice, in accordance with
variations in the production costs of raw materials and currency exchange fluctuations.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
• Payments must be made directly to the Elenos registered office in accordance with the terms
and conditions agreed, even in the event of delayed arrival of the goods, or partial or total loss
of the goods during transport. This holds also in the event that the goods are made available
for the purchaser to collect who fails to do so.
• In the case of late payment, the purchaser is liable to pay interest charges to Elenos of 15%
over and above the official annual bank interest rate, plus expenses.
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General Conditions of Sale – Exciter ETG 100
GUARANTEE
• The guarantee period is 12 months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise agreed with
Elenos S.r.l.
• The guarantee is extended to a period of twenty-four (24) months from the posting date of
the registration card and the intervention recording card attached at the end of the present
manual, which the buyer must send to ELENOS by registered mail.
• The guarantee does not cover freight or transport insurance costs.
• The guarantee is limited to any malfunction caused by defective components and/or incorrect
assembly of such.
• The guarantee excludes all faults that are not the result of a defective product; these include
shock damage, atmospheric phenomena, incorrect connection to other components,
modifications or unauthorised repairs.
• Elenos extends all those original component manufacturer’s guarantees, which are
transferable, to the end-purchaser, in the event of claims made directly to Elenos. Elenos will
not recognise any form of guarantee for any component defect which the manufacturer of the
component attributes to electrical discharge, incorrect line voltage, wear and tear, tampering,
negligence or abuse on the part of the user.
Note 1: Any modification or change made without express authorisation will

automatically nullify the conditions of the guarantee described above!
Note 2: Verify that the consignment is complete at the time of delivery. No
claims will be considered after 5 days from the date of delivery.
• The guarantee can only take force at the premises of Elenos or its authorised service centres.
• It is advisable, in the first instance, to contact the equipment re-seller, who is often able to
repair the unit more quickly than the manufacturer. The re-seller frequently identifies
installation errors.
• If your re-seller is not able to assist you, contact Elenos to explain the problem. If it is found
necessary to return the product, Elenos will supply the authorisation with a returns number
and all instructions required for the return of the goods.
• The shipment must be C.I.F. prepaid for return to the address specified by ELENOS.
• Pack and seal the equipment with care, preferably using the original packaging.
• The company will carry out repair work once it has ascertained that the conditions of the
guarantee have been met. The company’s decision is final in this respect. Ensure that a
description of the problems encountered is supplied with the equipment.
In the case of a legitimate dispute, Elenos reserves the right to decide whether to concede a
reduction in the sales price, or to change the non-functioning component free of charge.
The purchaser is obliged to observe all legal and safety requirements in respect of the
operation of the equipment. Elenos cannot be held responsible for any damage, direct or
indirect, caused to persons or property, through the use of the equipment supplied.
For the replacement of spare parts under warranty, specify the model and serial number as
well as a description of the part and the part number, where known.
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SUSPENSION OF DELIVERIES
• When any condition of supply is contravened, even in part, or there is any variation in the
purchasing company’s trading name, in its constitution or its commercial capacity, even in
respect of third parties, Elenos reserves the right to suspend further deliveries.
• Independently of the above mentioned circumstances, the seller reserves the right to reduce
its limits of exposure to the purchaser in the event of a change of general market conditions
or any facts or circumstances such as would influence the normal business activities of
Elenos.
CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

• The purchaser must examine the goods immediately on arrival and, in the event of any
defects, must give written notice within eight days.
• Late claims will not be accepted.
• Claims will be rendered void, without exception, by law, in the event that payment has not
been received for the goods in question.
• Elenos will accept claims for defective goods only if the purchaser has complied with the
conditions of operation and storage and if notice of the claim is received within the given
deadline.
• In the case of a legitimate dispute, Elenos reserves the right to decide whether to concede a
reduction in the sales price, or to change the non-functioning component free of charge.
• All rights of compensation are excluded to the limits laid down by law.
• In the event that exclusion is not possible, the compensation for damages will be limited to
the sale price of the non-functioning equipment.
EXEMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY
• The purchaser is obliged to observe all legal and safety requirements in respect of the
operation of the equipment.
• Elenos cannot be held responsible for any damage, direct or indirect, caused to persons or
property, through the use of the equipment supplied.
• This also applies to industrial patent rights, which could impede the sale of the goods.
EXPORT BAN
• With the exception of a written agreement, the purchaser is prohibited from exporting goods
supplied by Elenos or making goods available to persons or companies who will export them.
PLACE OF JURISDICTION
• In the event of legal disputes, the place of jurisdiction will be the Tribunal of Ferrara.
ELENOS S.r.l. BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT

Via G. Amendola 9 - 44028 Poggio Renatico (FE)
Tel. +39 0532 829 965 - Fax. +39 0532 829 177
E-mail: info@elenos.com Web Site: http://www.elenos.com
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Intervention recording card

Registered in the card below the characteristics of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance interventions
carried out on the apparatus, specifying the date and working time (see hours counter on front panel).
Date Working time Description of the intervention Notes Signature
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114
RETURN INFORMATION POST CARD

To obtain a two (2) years guarantee, mail the following registration card and the intervention recording
card by registered mail. The guarantee will be extended starting from the mailing date of the card.
The extension to 2 years is also valid if, during the last month of the first year of guarantee, the
intervention recording card on page 113 is faxed or sent by registered mail to ELENOS correctly filled in.
The post card must be filled in (in block letters) in every part and sent to:
ELENOS S.r.l.
Via G. Amendola 9 – 44028 Poggio Renatico (FE) – Italy
Note: If all required data are not sent, the guarantee will not be extended to 2 years
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Nome / Name:
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Cognome (del cliente) / Surname (of the customer):
_______________________________________________________________________________
Azienda / Firm:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Apparecchio acquistato / Model purchased:
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Indirizzo completo / Complete address:
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E-MAIL:
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Tipo di apparecchi collegati all’apparecchio ELENOS:

Machines connected to the ELENOS apparatus:
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Customer stamp and signature
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2000 Elenos S.r.l.

26/05/2000 Preliminary mater in English

SWITCH ON: ..............................................................................................................31

FUSE BOARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...............................................................................77

Thank you for choosing ELENOS.

Your unit is a radio frequency power transmitter

Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.

WARNING! BERYLLIUM OXIDE IS DEADLY

Siting the Unit

First Aid Posters

Treatment of electrical burns

Extensive burns and skin cuts

Cover the area with a sheet or clean cloth.

Less severe burns (1st and 2nd degree)

Treatment of electric shocks

If the casualty has lost consciousness:

Lay the casualty on their back on a rigid surface

ATTENTION: DO NOT INTERRUPT THE RHYTHM OF CARDIAC COMPRESSION

CALL A DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Front Panel description

Rear panel description

1. 220V single-phase 50 Hz Power Input Connector

Driver and final RF stage

Radio Frequency Section

Low Frequency Section

SCA INPUT Input Impedance 10 KΩ unbalanced input

[1] optional module available on request

11 – DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL MODULES

The ETG 100 Exciter is designed to accept several optional modules:

The following versions are available:

MPX and SCA inputs card

RDS Board (optional)

Mono Input Board (optional)

Stereo Input Board (ETG100/S)

The board also provides the microcontroller with a

MPX Generator (stereo encoder) (ETG100/S)

A window appears indicating the status of the AUDIO BUS.

Push (during the countdown):

Description of the graphics interface

On the right side there are three vertical bars indicating:

In the centre the following information is displayed:

The bottom of the display:

Selecting transmission FREQUENCY

NB: All versions

RDS Options (quick guide)

This window displays RDS parameters.

RDS RADIO TEXT MESSAGE

Window for the display and modification of a RADIO TEST message.

This window displays the RDS test message.

This window displays 1 of the 8 RDS messages.

This window displays one of the 16 lists of RDS frequencies.

This window displays the modulation (MPX) in time (absolute value).

This window displays modulation (MPX) as a percentage.

General maintenance rules

CHANGE THE FAN EVERY 2 YEARS

14 – RDS CARD (OPTIONAL)

Compatibility with existing mono/stereophonic transmissions

41612 connector which provides the +5V and +12V supplies.

DB25 Female – DB9 Male

DB9 Female – DB9 Male

The board includes a microcontroller that generates the RDS message.

This window will appear whenever a serial link error is detected.

Procedure for programming message “1”.