Ptx30Lcd Ptx50Lcd Ptx60Lcd Ptx100Lcd & PTX150LCD: User Manual

PTX30LCD
PTX50LCD
PTX60LCD PTX100LCD
& PTX150LCD
USER MANUAL
VOLUME1
Manufactured by R.V.R ELETTRONICA S.p.A. Italy

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Version: 4.0
Date: 05/02/2016
Revision History
Date Version Reason Editor
05/02/2016 4.0 First Version J. H. Berti
PTX-LCD - User Manual

Version 4.0
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PTX30LCD, PTX50LCD, PTX60LCD,
ELETTRONICA
PTX100LCD & PTX150LCD
DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer’s Name: R.V.R. Elettronica SpA
Manufacturer’s Address: Via del Fonditore 2/2c

Zona Ind. Roveri
40138 Bologna
Italy
Certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Product Description: FM Solid State Transmitter for Broadcast service
Notified Code: AFM-PTL1
Model: PTX30LCD
Variants: PTX30LCD/S, PTX30LCDDSP
Frequency Range: 87.5 ÷ 108.0 MHz
RF Power Output: 10 ÷ 30 W
when used for its intended purpose, is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/CE “R&TTE”, and therefore carries the “CE” mark.
The conformity assessment procedure referred in Article 10 and detailed in Annex III of Directive
1999/5/EC has been followed.
The following harmonized standard have been applied:
Use of Radio Spectrum (3.2): EN 302018-2 V. 1.1.1
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (3.1b): EN 301489-11 V. 1.2.1
Safety (3.1a): EN 60215:1989 + A1:1992 + A2:1994 /

CEI EN 60215:1997-10
The technical documentation is held at the location above, as required by the conformity assessment
procedure.
Bologna, Italy, 14/06/2005 Ravagnani Stefano

Technical Manager
R.V.R. Elettronica S.p.A.
DENPTL1 - Rev. 1.1 - 14/06/2005
User Manual Rev. 4.0 - 05/02/16

PTX100LCD & PTX150LCD ELETTRONICA
DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY

Zona Ind. Roveri
40138 Bologna
Italy
Models: PTX100LCD(1), PTX50LCD(2), PTX60LCD(3)
Variants: PTX100LCD/S(1), PTX100LCDDSP(1), PTX50LCD/S(2),

PTX50LCDDSP(2), PTX60LCD/S(3), PTX60LCDDSP(3)
RF Power Output: (1)

10 ÷ 100 W
(2)
10 ÷ 50 W
(3)
10 ÷ 60 W
Use of Radio Spectrum (3.2): EN 302018-2 V. 1.1.1
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (3.1b): EN 301489-11 V. 1.2.1
Safety (3.1a): EN 60215:1989 + A1:1992 + A2:1994 /

CEI EN 60215:1997-10
procedure.
Bologna, Italy, 14/06/2005

Ravagnani Stefano
Technical Manager
DENPTL2 - Rev. 1.1 - 14/06/2005
ii Rev. 4.0 - 05/02/16 User Manual

ELETTRONICA
DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY

Zona Ind. Roveri
40138 Bologna
Italy
Models: PTX150LCD
Variants: PTX150LCD/S, PTX150LCDDSP
RF Power Output: 10 ÷ 150 W
Use of Radio Spectrum (3.2): EN 302 018-1 V1.2.1 (2006-03) +

EN 302 018-2 V1.2.1 (2006-03)
Compatibilità Elettro Magnetica (3.1b): EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) +

EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1 (2006-05)
Sicurezza (3.1a): EN 60215 (1997-10) +

EN 60065 (2011-01)
procedure.
Ravagnani Stefano
Bologna, Italy, 11/07/2013 Technical Manager
DENPTL3 - Rev. 1.0 - 11/07/2013
User Manual Rev. 4.0 - 05/02/16 iii

Technical Description
PTX30LCD PTX50LCD PTX60LCD
GENERALS
Parameters
Frequency range
Rated output power
U.M.
MHz
W
87.5 ÷ 108
30
87.5 ÷ 108
50
87.5 ÷ 108
60
Notes
Continuously variable by software from 0 to maximum

Modulation type Direct carrier frequency Direct carrier frequency Direct carrier frequency
Operational Mode Mono, Stereo, Multiplex Mono, Stereo, Multiplex Mono, Stereo, Multiplex
Ambient working temperature °C -10 to + 50 -10 to + 50 -10 to + 50 Without condensing
Frequency programmability From software, with 10 kHz steps From software, with 10 kHz steps From software, with 10 kHz steps
Frequency stability WT from -10°C to 50°C ppm ±1 ±1 ±1
Modulation capability kHz 150 Stereo, 200 Mono/MPX 150 Stereo, 200 Mono/MPX 150 Stereo, 200 Mono/MPX Meets or exceeds all FCC and CCIR rules
Pre-emphasis mode μS 0, 25, 50 (CCIR), 75 (FCC) 0, 25, 50 (CCIR), 75 (FCC) 0, 25, 50 (CCIR), 75 (FCC) Selectable by software
Spurious & harmonic suppression dBc <75 (80 typical) <75 (80 typical) <75 (80 typical) Meets or exceeds all FCC and CCIR rules
Referred to 100% AM,
Asynchronous AM S/N ratio dB ≥ 70 ≥ 70 ≥ 70
with no de-emphasis
Synchronous AM S/N ratio FM deviation 75 kHz by 400Hz sine, dB ≥ 50 ≥ 50 ≥ 50
without de-emphasis
MONO OPERATION
RMS @ ± 75 kHz peak,
HPF 20Hz - LPF 23 kHz, dB > 85 (typical 87) > 83 (typical 85) > 83 (typical 85)
50 μS de-emphasis
Qpk @ ± 75 kHz peak,
S/N FM Ratio CCIR weighted, dB >75 >73 >73
50 μS de-emphasis
CCIR weighted, dB >70 >69 >69
50 μS de-emphasis
Frequency Response 30Hz ÷ 15kHz dB better than ± 0.5 dB (typical ± 0.2) better than ± 0.5 dB (typical ± 0.2) better than ± 0.5 dB (typical ± 0.2)
Total Harmonic Distortion THD+N 30Hz ÷ 15kHz % < 0.05 (Tipical 0.03%) < 0.05 (Tipical 0.03%) < 0.05 (Tipical 0.03%)
Measured with a 1 KHz,
Intermodulation Distortion 1.3 KHz tones, % < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02
1:1ratio, @ 75 kHz FM
3.18 kHz square wave,
Transient intermodulation distortion 15 kHz sine wave % < 0.1 (typical 0.05) < 0.1 (typical 0.05) < 0.1 (typical 0.05)
@75 kHz FM
MPX OPERATION
Composite S/N FM Ratio HPF 20Hz - no LPF, dB > 85 (typical 87) > 83 (typical 85) > 83 (typical 85)
50 μS de-emphasis
30Hz ÷ 53kHz dB ± 0.2 ± 0.2 ± 0.2
Frequency Response
53kHz ÷ 100kHz dB ± 0.5 ± 0.5 ± 0.5
THD+N 30Hz ÷ 53kHz % < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD+N 53kHz ÷ 100kHz % < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1
Intermodulation distortion 1.3 KHz tones, % < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05
@75 kHz FM
Stereo separation 30Hz ÷ 53kHz dB > 50 dB (typical 60) > 50 dB (typical 60) > 50 dB (typical 60)
STEREO OPERATION
HPF 20Hz - LPF 23 kHz,
dB > 80 (Typical 82) > 80 (Typical 82) > 80 (Typical 82)
50 μS de-emphasis,
L & R demodulated
Stereo S/N FM Ratio CCIR weighted,
dB > 68 dB > 69 dB > 69 dB
50 μS de-emphasis,
L & R demodulated
CCIR weighted,
dB > 67 dB > 67 dB > 67 dB
50 μS de-emphasis,
L & R demodulated
Frequency Response 30Hz ÷ 15kHz dB ± 0.5 ± 0.5 ± 0.5
Total Harmonic Distortion THD+N 30Hz ÷ 15kHz % < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05
Intermodulation distortion 1.3 KHz tones, % ≤ 0.03 ≤ 0.03 ≤ 0.03
@75 kHz FM
Stereo separation dB > 50 (typical 60) > 50 (typical 60) > 50 (typical 60)
Main / Sub Ratio 30Hz ÷ 15kHz dB > 40 (typical 45) > 40 (typical 45) > 40 (typical 45)
SCA OPERATION
Frequency response 40kHz ÷ 100kHz dB ± 0.5 ± 0.5 ± 0.5
RMS, ref @ ± 75 kHz peak,
no HPF/LPF,
0μS de-emphasis, dB > 75 (typical 79 ) > 75 (typical 79 ) > 75 (typical 79 )
with 67 kHz tone on SCA input
@ 7,5kHz FM deviation
Crosstalk to main or to stereo channel
no HPF/LPF,
0μS de-emphasis, dB > 80 (typical 81 ) > 80 (typical 81 ) > 80 (typical 81 )
POWER REQUIREMENTS
AC Supply Voltage VAC 115 - 125 - 230 - 250 115 - 125 - 230 - 250 115 - 125 - 230 - 250
AC Apparent Power Consumption VA 135 220 220
Active Power Consumption W 95 150 150
AC Power Input
Power Factor 0,7 0,68 0,68
Overall Efficiency % 31 33 40
Connector IEC Standard IEC Standard IEC Standard
DC Supply Voltage VDC 24 24 24
DC Power Input (option)
DC Current ADC 3,5 5 6 max 60W RF out (PTX100LCD e PTX150LCD)
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
Front panel width mm 483 (19") 483 (19") 483 (19") 19" EIA rack
Front panel height mm 88 (3 1/2") 2HE 88 (3 1/2") 2HE 88 (3 1/2") 2HE
Phisical Dimensions
Overall depth mm 400 400 400
Chassis depth mm 389 389 389
Weigh kg About 10 About 13 About 15
VARIOUS
Cooling Forced, with internal fan Forced, with internal fan Forced, with internal fan
Acoustic Noise dBA < 56 < 56 < 56 Leq 3 min @ 1 m
AUDIO INPUTS
Connector XLR F XLR F XLR F
Type Balanced Balanced Balanced
Impedance Ohm 10 k or 600 10 k or 600 10 k or 600 Selectable by software
Left / Mono
Input Level, Adjustment Range dBu -13 to +14 -13 to +14 -13 to +14 1 dB step variable by software
externally fine adjustable dB ±0,5 ±0,5 ±0,5
Internal jumper dB -12 -12 -12
Type Balanced Balanced Balanced
Impedance Ohm 10 k or 600 10 k or 600 10 k or 600 Selectable by software
Right / MPX balanced
Connector BNC BNC BNC
Type unbalanced unbalanced unbalanced
Impedance Ohm 10 k or 50 10 k or 50 10 k or 50 Selectable by internal jumper
MPX unbalanced
Connector 3 x BNC 3 x BNC 3 x BNC
Type unbalanced unbalanced unbalanced
Impedance Ohm 10 k 10 k 10 k
SCA/RDS Input Level, Adjustment Range dBu -3 to +15 -3 to +15 -3 to +15 externally adjustable
2 Internal jumpers for SCA 1 & 2 inputs dB -20 -20 -20

Internal jumper for RDS input dB -30 -30 -30
AES/EBU (option) Type Balanced Balanced Balanced
Impedance Ohm 110 110 110
TOS/Link (option)
Connector TOS Link TOS Link TOS Link
Type optical optical optical
Connector RCA (chinch) RCA (chinch) RCA (chinch)
S/P DIF (option) Type unbalanced unbalanced unbalanced
OUTPUTS
Connector N type N type N type
RF Output
RF Monitor Impedance Ohm 50 50 50
Output Level dBc approx. -30 approx. -30 approx. -30 Referred to the RF output
Pilot output Impedance Ohm > 4,7 k > 4,7 k > 4,7 k
Output Level Vpp 1 1 1
MPX Monitor Impedance Ohm >600 >600 >600
Output Level dBu 0 0 0 @ ±75 kHz peak FM, externally adjustable +12 / -6 dBu
AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS
Interlock Connector BNC BNC BNC for remote power inhibition (short is RF off)
RS232 Serial Interface Connector DB9 F DB9 F DB9 F for modem and PC control software communication
Remote Interface Connector DB15F DB15F DB15F IIC + 8 analog / digital input
Remote RDS Interface Connector RDS coder commands
FUSES
On Mains 1 External fuse F 6,3 T - 5x20 mm 1 External fuse F 6,3 T - 5x20 mm 1 External fuse F 6,3 T - 5x20 mm
On PA Supply 1 External fuse F 6,3 A - 5x20 mm 1 External fuse F 10 A - 5x20 mm 1 External fuse F 10 A - 5x20 mm
HUMAN INTERFACE
Input device Optical encoder with pushbutton Optical encoder with pushbutton Optical encoder with pushbutton
Display Graphical LCD - 240 x 64 pixels Graphical LCD - 240 x 64 pixels Graphical LCD - 240 x 64 pixels
TELEMETRY / TELECONTROL
Analogical level FWD fold FWD fold FWD fold For P.A. A.G.C. purpose, max 2 Vcc
Analogical level REF fold REF fold REF fold For P.A. A.G.C. purpose, max 2 Vcc
Remote connector inputs
Analogical level 6 input for P.A. telemetry purpose 6 input for P.A. telemetry purpose 6 input for P.A. telemetry purpose max 5 Vcc
ON / OFF level Interlock Interlock Interlock for remote power inhibition (short is RF off)
ON / OFF level Power good 1 Power good 1 Power good 1 relay (software setted)
Remote connector outputs
ON / OFF level Power good 2 Power good 2 Power good 2 relay (software setted)
Remote connector others I2Cbus I2Cbus I2Cbus
ON / OFF level For telecontrol purposes
Remote RDS connector inputs
For Isofrequency purposes
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ELETTRONICA
Technical Description
PTX100LCD PTX150LCD
GENERALS
Parameters
Frequency range
Rated output power
U.M.
MHz
W
87.5 ÷ 108
100
87.5 ÷ 108
150
Notes
Continuously variable by software from 0 to maximum

Modulation type Direct carrier frequency Direct carrier frequency
Operational Mode Mono, Stereo, Multiplex Mono, Stereo, Multiplex
Ambient working temperature °C -10 to + 50 -10 to + 50 Without condensing
Frequency programmability From software, with 10 kHz steps From software, with 10 kHz steps
Frequency stability WT from -10°C to 50°C ppm ±1 ±1
Modulation capability kHz 150 Stereo, 200 Mono/MPX 150 Stereo, 200 Mono/MPX Meets or exceeds all FCC and CCIR rules
Pre-emphasis mode μS 0, 25, 50 (CCIR), 75 (FCC) 0, 25, 50 (CCIR), 75 (FCC) Selectable by software
Spurious & harmonic suppression dBc <75 (80 typical) <75 (80 typical) Meets or exceeds all FCC and CCIR rules
Asynchronous AM S/N ratio dB ≥ 70 ≥ 70
with no de-emphasis
Synchronous AM S/N ratio FM deviation 75 kHz by 400Hz sine, dB ≥ 50 ≥ 50
without de-emphasis
MONO OPERATION
HPF 20Hz - LPF 23 kHz, dB > 80 (typical 84) > 80 (typical 84)
50 μS de-emphasis
S/N FM Ratio CCIR weighted, dB >73 >73
50 μS de-emphasis
CCIR weighted, dB >68 >68
50 μS de-emphasis
Frequency Response 30Hz ÷ 15kHz dB better than ± 0.5 dB (typical ± 0.2) better than ± 0.5 dB (typical ± 0.2)
Total Harmonic Distortion THD+N 30Hz ÷ 15kHz % < 0.05 (Tipical 0.03%) < 0.05 (Tipical 0.03%)
Intermodulation Distortion 1.3 KHz tones, % < 0.02 < 0.02
Transient intermodulation distortion 15 kHz sine wave % < 0.1 (typical 0.05) < 0.1 (typical 0.05)
@75 kHz FM
MPX OPERATION
Composite S/N FM Ratio HPF 20Hz - no LPF, dB > 80 (typical 84) > 80 (typical 84)
50 μS de-emphasis
30Hz ÷ 53kHz dB ± 0.2 ± 0.2
Frequency Response
53kHz ÷ 100kHz dB ± 0.5 ± 0.5
THD+N 30Hz ÷ 53kHz % < 0.05 < 0.05
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD+N 53kHz ÷ 100kHz % < 0.1 < 0.1
Intermodulation distortion 1.3 KHz tones, % < 0.05 < 0.05
@75 kHz FM
Stereo separation 30Hz ÷ 53kHz dB > 50 dB (typical 60) > 50 dB (typical 60)
STEREO OPERATION
HPF 20Hz - LPF 23 kHz,
dB > 80 (Typical 82) > 80 (Typical 82)
50 μS de-emphasis,
L & R demodulated
Stereo S/N FM Ratio CCIR weighted,
dB > 68 dB > 68 dB
50 μS de-emphasis,
L & R demodulated
CCIR weighted,
dB > 67 dB > 67 dB
50 μS de-emphasis,
L & R demodulated
Frequency Response 30Hz ÷ 15kHz dB ± 0.5 ± 0.5
Total Harmonic Distortion THD+N 30Hz ÷ 15kHz % < 0.05 < 0.05
Intermodulation distortion 1.3 KHz tones, % ≤ 0.03 ≤ 0.03
@75 kHz FM
Stereo separation dB > 50 (typical 60) > 50 (typical 60)
Main / Sub Ratio 30Hz ÷ 15kHz dB > 40 (typical 45) > 40 (typical 45)
SCA OPERATION
Frequency response 40kHz ÷ 100kHz dB ± 0.5 ± 0.5
no HPF/LPF,
0μS de-emphasis, dB > 75 (typical 79 ) > 75 (typical 79 )
Crosstalk to main or to stereo channel
no HPF/LPF,
0μS de-emphasis, dB > 80 (typical 81 ) > 80 (typical 81)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
AC Supply Voltage VAC 115 - 125 - 230 - 250 115 - 125 - 230 - 250
AC Apparent Power Consumption VA 350 458
Active Power Consumption W 250 330
AC Power Input
Power Factor 0,71 0,72
Overall Efficiency % 40 45
Connector IEC Standard IEC Standard
DC Supply Voltage VDC 24 24
DC Power Input (option)
DC Current ADC 6 6 max 60W RF out (PTX100LCD e PTX150LCD)
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
Front panel width mm 483 (19") 483 (19") 19" EIA rack
Front panel height mm 88 (3 1/2") 2HE 88 (3 1/2") 2HE
Phisical Dimensions
Overall depth mm 400 400
Chassis depth mm 389 389
Weigh kg About 15 About 15
VARIOUS
Cooling Forced, with internal fan Forced, with internal fan
Acoustic Noise dBA < 56 < 56 Leq 3 min @ 1 m
AUDIO INPUTS
Connector XLR F XLR F
Type Balanced Balanced
Impedance Ohm 10 k or 600 10 k or 600 Selectable by software
Left / Mono
Input Level, Adjustment Range dBu -13 to +14 -13 to +14 1 dB step variable by software
externally fine adjustable dB ±0,5 ±0,5
Internal jumper dB -12 -12
Type Balanced Balanced
Impedance Ohm 10 k or 600 10 k or 600 Selectable by software
Right / MPX balanced
Connector BNC BNC
Type unbalanced unbalanced
Impedance Ohm 10 k or 50 10 k or 50 Selectable by internal jumper
MPX unbalanced
Connector 3 x BNC 3 x BNC
Type unbalanced unbalanced
Impedance Ohm 10 k 10 k
SCA/RDS Input Level, Adjustment Range dBu -3 to +15 -3 to +15 externally adjustable
2 Internal jumpers for SCA 1 & 2 inputs dB -20 -20

Internal jumper for RDS input dB -30 -30
AES/EBU (option) Type Balanced Balanced
Impedance Ohm 110 110
TOS/Link (option)
Connector TOS Link TOS Link
Type optical optical
Connector RCA (chinch) RCA (chinch)
S/P DIF (option) Type unbalanced unbalanced
Impedance Ohm 75 75
OUTPUTS
Connector N type N type
RF Output
Impedance Ohm 50 50
Connector BNC BNC
RF Monitor Impedance Ohm 50 50
Output Level dBc approx. -30 approx. -30 Referred to the RF output
Connector BNC BNC
Pilot output Impedance Ohm > 4,7 k > 4,7 k
Output Level Vpp 1 1
Connector BNC BNC
MPX Monitor Impedance Ohm >600 >600
Output Level dBu 0 0 @ ±75 kHz peak FM, externally adjustable +12 / -6 dBu
AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS
Interlock Connector BNC BNC for remote power inhibition (short is RF off)
RS232 Serial Interface Connector DB9 F DB9 F for modem and PC control software communication
Remote Interface Connector DB15F DB15F IIC + 8 analog / digital input
Remote RDS Interface Connector RDS coder commands
FUSES
On Mains 1 External fuse F 6,3 T - 5x20 mm 1 External fuse F 6,3 T - 5x20 mm
On PA Supply 1 External fuse F 10 A - 5x20 mm 1 External fuse F 10 A - 5x20 mm
HUMAN INTERFACE
Input device Optical encoder with pushbutton Optical encoder with pushbutton
Display Graphical LCD - 240 x 64 pixels Graphical LCD - 240 x 64 pixels
TELEMETRY / TELECONTROL
Analogical level FWD fold FWD fold For P.A. A.G.C. purpose, max 2 Vcc
Analogical level REF fold REF fold For P.A. A.G.C. purpose, max 2 Vcc
Remote connector inputs
Analogical level 6 input for P.A. telemetry purpose 6 input for P.A. telemetry purpose max 5 Vcc
ON / OFF level Interlock Interlock for remote power inhibition (short is RF off)
ON / OFF level Power good 1 Power good 1 relay (software setted)
Remote connector outputs
ON / OFF level Power good 2 Power good 2 relay (software setted)
Remote connector others I2Cbus I2Cbus
Remote RDS connector inputs
For Isofrequency purposes
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Table of Contents
1. Preliminary Instructions 1
2. Warranty 1
3. First Aid 2
3.1 Treatment of electrical shocks 2
3.2 Treatment of electrical Burns 2
4. General Description 3
4.1 Unpacking 3
4.2 Features 3
4.3 Frontal Panel Description 4
4.4 Rear Panel Description 5
4.5 Connector Pinouts 6
5. Quick guide for installation and use 8
5.1 Using the encoder 8
5.2 Preparation 9
5.3 Operation 10
5.4 Calibration 12
6. Operating System 14
6.1 Start-up 14
6.1 Operating System 14
7. System Status Enquiries 28
7.1 Local enquires 28
7.2 Remote enquiries using remote control software 28
8. Factory Settings 29
9. Identification and access to the modules 31
9.1 Modules identification 31
9.2 Access to the modules 32
10. Operating principles 33
10.1 Power Supply 34
10.2 Audio mainboard 35
10.3 Audio Inputs 36
10.4 Coder 37
10.5 PLL/Driver card & VCO Card 38
10.6 Power amplifier 39
10.7 Panel Card 40
10.8 CPU board (8bit) 41
10.9 AUDINP-DIG card 42

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IMPORTANT
The symbol of lightning inside a triangle placed on the product, evidences the operations for
which is necessary gave it full attention to avoid risk of electric shocks.
The symbol of exclamation mark inside a triangle placed on the product, informs the user
about the presence of instructions inside the manual that accompanies the equipment, im-
portant for the efficacy and the maintenance (repairs).
Make sure both are properly connected.

1. Preliminary Instructions
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required
• General Warnings to take adequate measures.
This equipment should only be operated, installed and The specifications and data contained herein are provided
maintained by “trained” or “qualified” personnel who are familiar for information only and are subject to changes without prior
with risks involved in working on electric and electronic circuits. notice. R.V.R. Elettronica S.p.A. disclaims all warranties,
“Trained” means personnel who have technical knowledge of express or implied.While R.V.R. Elettronica S.p.A.
equipment operation and who are responsible for their own attempts to provide accurate information, it cannot accept
safety and that of other unqualified personnel placed under responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies in this
their supervision when working on the equipment. manual, including the products and the software described
“Qualified” means personnel who are trained in and herein. R.V.R. Elettronica S.p.A. reserves the right to make
experienced with equipment operation and who are changes to equipment design and/or specifications and to
responsible for their own safety and that of other unqualified this manual at any time without prior notice.
personnel placed under their supervision when working on
the equipment. • Notice concerning product intended purpose and use
limitations.
WARNING: Residual voltage may be present inside This product is a radio transmitter suitable for frequency-
the equipment even when the ON/OFF switch is set to modulation audio radio broadcasting. Its operating
Off. Before servicing the equipment, disconnect the frequencies are not harmonised in designated user countries.
power cord or switch off the main power panel and Before operating this equipment, user must
make sure the safety earth connection is connected. obtain a licence to use radio spectrum from the
Some service situations may require inspecting the competent authority in the designated user country.
equipment with live circuits. Only trained and qualified Operating frequency, transmitter power and other
personnel may work on the equipment live and shall be characteristics of the transmission system are subject to
assisted by a trained person who shall keep ready to restrictions as specified in the licence.
disconnect power supply at need.
R.V.R. Elettronica S.p.A. shall not be liable for injury to

2. Warranty
persons or damage to property resulting from improper use La R.V.R. Elettronica S.p.A. warrants this product to be free
or operation by trained/untrained and qualified/unqualified from defects in workmanship and its proper operation subject
to the limitations set forth in the supplied Terms and Conditions.
persons. Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as purchase
of the product or acceptance of the order acknowledgement
imply acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.
WARNING: The equipment is not water resistant. For the latest updated terms and conditions, please visit our web
Any water entering the enclosure might impair proper site at WWW.RVR.IT. The web site may be modified, removed
operation. To prevent the risk of electrical shock or or updated for any reason whatsoever without prior notice.
fire, do not expose this equipment to rain, dripping or The warranty will become null and void in the event the
moisture. product enclosure is opened, the product is physically
damaged, is repaired by unauthorised persons or is used for
Please observe local codes and fire prevention rules when purposes other than its intended use, as well as in the event
of improper use, unauthorised changes or neglect.
installing and operating this equipment. In the event a defect is found, follow this procedure:
1 Contact the seller or distributor who sold the equipment;
WARNING: This equipment contains exposed provide a description of the problem or malfunction for
live parts involving an electrical shock hazard. Always the event a quick fix is available.
disconnect power supply before removing any covers Sellers and Distributors can provide the necessary
or other parts of the equipment. information to troubleshoot the most frequently encountered
problems. Normally, Sellers and Distributors can offer a
Ventilation slits and holes are provided to ensure reliable faster repair service than the Manufacturer would. Please
operation and prevent overheating; do not obstruct or note that Sellers can pinpoint problems due to wrong
cover these slits. Do not obstruct the ventilation slits under installation.
any circumstances. The product must not be incorporated 2 If your Seller cannot help you, contact R.V.R. Elettronica
in a rack unless adequate ventilation is provided or the S.p.A. and describe the problem; if our staff deems it
manufacturer’s instructions are followed closely. appropriate, you will receive an authorisation to return
the equipment along with suitable instructions;
WA R N I N G : T h i s e q u i p m e n t c a n r a d i a t e 3 When you have received the authorisation, you may
radiofrequency energy and, if not installed in compliance return the unit. Pack the unit carefully before shipment;
use the original packaging whenever possible and seal
with manual instructions and applicable regulations, the package perfectly. The customer bears all risks of
may cause interference with radio communications. loss (i.e., R.V.R. shall not be liable for loss or damage)
until the package reaches the R.V.R. factory. For this
reason, we recommend insuring the goods for their full
WARNING: This equipment is fitted with earth value. Returns must be sent on a C.I.F. basis (PREPAID)
connections both in the power cord and for the chassis. to the address stated on the authorisation as specified
by the R.V.R. Service Manager.
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Units returned without a return authorisation may • Do not stop chest compressions while giving
be rejected and sent back to the sender. artificial breathing.
4 Be sure to include a detailed report mentioning all • Call for medical help as soon as possible.
problems you have found and copy of your original
invoice (to show when the warranty period began) with
the shipment.
3.1.2 If the victim is conscious
• Cover victim with a blanket.
Please send spare and warranty replacement parts orders to
the address provided below. Make sure to specify equipment • Try to reassure the victim.
model and serial number, as well as part description and
quantity. • Loosen the victim’s clothing and have him/her
lie down.
Via del Fonditore, 2/2c • Call for medical help as soon as possible.
40138 BOLOGNA ITALY
Tel. +39 051 6010506 3.2 Treatment of electric burns
3. First Aid 3.2.1 Large burns and broken skin
• Cover affected area with a clean cloth or
All personnel engaged in equipment installation, operation linen.
and maintenance must be familiar with first aid procedures
and routines. • Do not break any blisters that have formed;
remove any clothing or fabric that is stuck to
3.1 Electric shock treatment the skin; apply adequate ointment.
• Administer adequate treatment for the type of
3.1.1 If the victim is unconscious accident.
• Get the victim to a hospital as quickly as
Follow the first aid procedures outlined below. possible.
• Lay the victim down on his/her back on a firm • Elevate arms and legs if injured.
surface.
• the neck and tilt the head backwards to free If medical help is not available within an hour, the victim is
conscious and is not retching, administer a solution of table
the airway system (Figure 1). salt and baking soda (one teaspoon of table salt to half
teaspoon of baking soda every 250 ml of water).
Have the victim slowly drink half a glass of solution for four
times during a period of 15 minutes.
Stop at the first sign of retching.
Do not administer alcoholic beverages.
Figure 1
3.2.2 Minor burns
• Apply cold (not ice cold) strips of gauze or dress
• If needed, open the victim’s mouth and check wound with clean cloth.
for breathing.
• Do not break any blisters that have formed;
• If there is no breathing, start artificial respiration remove any clothing or fabric that is stuck to
without delay (Figure 2) as follows: tilt the head the skin; apply adequate ointment.
backwards, pinch the nostrils, seal your mouth
around the victim’s mouth and give four fast • If needed, have the victim change into clean,
rescue breaths. dry clothing.
• Administer adequate treatment for the type of
accident.
• Get the victim to a hospital as quickly as
possible.
• Elevate arms and legs if injured.
Figure 2
• Check for heartbeat (Figure 3); if there is
no heartbeat, begin chest compressions
immediately (Figure 4) placing your hands in
the centre of the victim’s chest (Figure 5).
Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

• One rescuer: give 2 quick rescue breaths after
each 15 compressions.
• Two rescuers: one rescue breath after each 5
compressions.
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4. General Description
PTX30LCD, PTX50LCD, PTX60LCD, PTX100LCD & PTX150LCD are a compact
FM exciter manufactured by R.V.R. Elettronica SpA for audio radio broadcasting
in the 87.5 to 108 MHz band in 10kHz steps, featuring adjustable RF output up to
30, 50, 60, 100 or 150 W��
, respectively, under 50 Ohm standard load.
PTX30LCD, PTX50LCD, PTX60LCD, PTX100LCD & PTX150LCD are designed

to being contained into a 19” rack box of 2HE.
4.1 Unpacking
The package contains:

 1 PTX30LCD, PTX50LCD, PTX60LCD, PTX100LCD & PTX150LCD
 1 User Manual
 1 Mains power cables
The following accessories are also available from Your R.V.R. Dealer:
• Accessories, spare parts and cables
4.2 Features
The PTX-LCD is available in a version with incorporated stereo coder (identified

by code “/S”) or in a MONO/MPX version. The MONO/MPX model may be used
for mono or stereo transmission using an external stereo coder.
User interface consists of a graphic liquid crystal display and a knob (encoder).
This interface lets you view all parameters relating to machine operation and adjust
settable parameters (e.g.: power level or operating frequency).
The exciter has been designed to easily integrate into complex transmission
systems. To this end, it is capable of accepting data from, controlling or interacting
with external equipments, such as amplifiers, switching units, relays or other
exciters.
The PTX-LCD design is based on a modular concept: the different functions

are performed by modules that are connected directly through male and female
connectors or through flat cables terminated by connectors. This design facilitates
maintenance and module replacement.
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4.3 Frontal Panel Description
Figure 4.1
[1] PWR SET OK Lit: the exciter is delivering the set power.
Blinking: the exciter didn’t reach the set power for external reasons.
[2] REMOTE Indicates that the exciter is controlled by an external system.
[3] ON AIR Indicates that the exciter is delivering output power (is on air).
[4] ON Indicates that exciter is switched on.
[5] GENERAL Indicates transmitter failure in the event of alarms.
[6] UNLOCK Indicates that PLL is not yet locked to set frequency.
[7] SWR ��
Indicates that the transmitter is blocked due to exceeding SWR�.
[8] EXT RF MUTE I��
ndicates that the exciter is not delivering power because inhibited
by an interlock�.
[9] DISPLAY Liquid Crystal Display, supports both graphics (240x64 pixels) and
text (30x8 characters).
[10] ENCODER Software control knob and button.
[11] POWER Mains power switch.
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4.4 Rear Panel Description
Figure 4.2
[1] VOLTAGE SELECTOR Voltage selection block.

[2] FUSE Mains power supply fuse.
[3] TELEMETRY DB25 connector of telemetry card (option).
[4] RS232 DB9 connector for direct serial communication.
[5] REMOTE DB15 connector for interface to remote devices.
[6] RF OUTPUT N connector for RF output.
[7] TOSLINK Digital section - Fiber optics digital audio input connector.
[8] DIGITAL IMP. SELECT Digital section - Not used.
[9] LEFT OUT ADJ Digital section - Trimmer for Left level adjustment of
converted digital audio signal.
[10] RIGHT OUT ADJ Digital section - Trimmer for Right level adjustment of
converted digital audio signal.
[11] AES/EBU Digital section - Balanced XLR connector for AES/EBU
digital audio input.
[12] LEFT (MONO) Analogue section - XLR connector for Left/mono input.
[13] RIGHT (MPX BAL) Analogue section - XLR connector for Right / MPX input.
[14] MONITOR Analogue section - BNC connector to control the composite
modulation signal.
[15] 19 kHz PILOT Analogue section - BNC connector for output tone control,
may be used to synchronise external devices (such as RDS
coder).
[16] PLUG Mains power plug.
[17] IN 10MHZ BNC input connector of Sync signal for external devices
(option).
[18] 24Vdc IN - Connectors for external 24V power supply (option). Negative
(black).
[19] 24Vdc IN + Connectors for external 24V power supply (option). Positive
(red).
[20] P.A. Fuse Protection fuse of RF final stage.
[21] INTERLOCK Interlock BNC connector: when central conductor is
connected to ground, the transmitter is placed into forced
standby mode.
[22] RFL Trimmer for automatic gain control based on reflected
power.
[23] FWD Trimmer for automatic gain control based on forward power.
[24] FAN Forced cooling fan.
[25] RF TEST Test output at -30 dBc with respect to output level.
[26] SPDIF Digital section - Unbalanced PIN/RCA connector for S/PDIF
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audio input.
[27] DIG/ANALOG SWITCH Digital section - 3.5 mm JACK, connector for external
Digital/Analogue command.
[28] LEFT INP ADJ Analogue section - Trimmer for Left input adjustment.
[29] RIGHT INP ADJ Analogue section - Trimmer for Right input adjustment.
[30] MPX UNBAL ADJ Analogue section - Trimmer for level adjustment.
[31] MPX UNBAL Analogue section - Unbalanced MPX BNC connector.
[32] SCA1 ADJ Analogue section - Trimmer for level adjustment.
[33] SCA1 UNBAL Analogue section - SCA1 BNC connector.
[34] SCA2 ADJ Analogue section - Trimmer for level adjustment.
[35] SCA2 UNBAL Analogue section - SCA2 BNC connector.
[36] SCA3/RDS ADJ Analogue section - Trimmer di regolazione del livello.
[37] SCA3/RDS UNBAL Analogue section - SCA3/RDS BNC connector.
4.5 Connector Pinouts
4.5.1 Remote
Type: Female DB15
1 Ext Rem - Interlock input, disables tx if connected to ground.

2 Ext Rfl Pwr - Analogue input (Max. 2VDC) for reflected power from external
amplifier.
3 GND
4 Analog Input 5 or I2C bus SDA *
5 Analog Input 3
6 Analog Input 1
7 RLY 2 Out - Digital output. Normally open relay contact; it is closed to
ground according to a preset on/off time when exciter state changes
from ON to OFF. If the ExPwr menu is disabled, the states of this contact
have the following meanings: closed = Power Good; open = alarm.
8 GND
9 GND
10 Ext Fwd Pwr - Analogue input (Max. 2VDC) for forward power from external
amplifier.
11 Analog Input 6 or I2C bus SCL *
12 Analog Input 4
13 Analog Input 2
14 GND
15 RLY 1 Out - Digital output. Normally open relay contact; it is closed to
ground according to a preset on/off time when exciter state changes
from OFF to ON. If the ExPwr menu is disabled, this contact serves as
a “AUDIO alarm”: closed = Alarm; open = OK.
* : the function is determined by jumper JP6 on the power supply card. If jumper
JP6 was inserted, PIN4 and PIN11 of remote connector become inputs for
analog signals.
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Analogic inputs I2C Inputs
4.5.2 RS 232
Type: DB9 female
1 NC
2 TX_D
3 RX_D
4 NC
5 GND
6 +12V
7 NC
8 CTS
9 NC
Note: Normally, PTX-LCD serial communication is configured as DCE (Data

Communication Equipment).
4.5.3 Left (MONO) / Right (MPX Bal)

Type: XLR female
1 GND
2 Positive
3 Negative
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5. Quick guide for installation and use

This section provides a step-by-step description of equipment installation and
configuration procedure. Follow these procedures closely upon first power-on
and each time any change is made to general configuration, such as when a new
transmission station is added or the equipment is replaced.
Once the desired configuration has been set up, no more settings are required
for normal operation; at each power-up (even after an accidental shutdown),
the equipment defaults to the parameters set during the initial configuration
procedure.
The topics covered in this section are discussed at greater length in the next
sections, with detailed descriptions of all hardware and firmware features and
capabilities. Please see the relevant sections for additional details.
IMPORTANT: When configuring and testing the transmitter in which the equipment
is integrated, be sure to have the Final Test Table supplied with the equipment ready
at hand throughout the whole procedure; the Final Test Table lists all operating
parameters as set and tested at the factory.
5.1 Using the encoder
The interaction between the user and the exciter’s control software is performed
using the encoder (fig. 5.1).
Turn the encoder counterclockwise Turn the encoder clockwise to

to move the cursor downwards, to move the cursor upwards, to
decrease the value of a parameter increase the value of a parameter
or to choose an element from a list or to choose an element from a list
of possibilities. of possibilities.
Push the button once to enter in the desired

menu, to enter in modification mode or to
confirm a choice.
Figure 5.1
The operations that can be performed on the encoder are:

• rotation: moves the cursor shown on the display; if you turn the encoder to
the left (counterclockwise), the cursor moves downwards, if you turn it right the
cursor moves upwards; it also permits to increase or diminish the parameters
(turning the encoder left diminishes the parameter, turning it right increases it)
or to select an item form a list of options.
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• pression: push the button once when the cursor is on the name of a menu to
enter in that menu, push it when the corsor is on the name of a parameter to
enter in modification mod (the cursor starts blinking); after the modification of
a parameter, push the button to save the new value.
After having modified the value of a parameter, the cursor goes on blinking for
approximately 30 seconds, waiting for confirmation from the user. If the user
doesn’t confirm the new value (i.e., the button is not pressed), the device emits a
sound to indicate that no modification has been saved; the cursor stops blinking
and remains on the selected parameter.
5.2 Preparation
Unpack the transmitter and before any other operation check the unit for any
shipping damage and check that all the controls and connectors on the front and
rear panels are in good conditions.
Check the mains voltage selector on the rear panel: the selected value is indicated
by the angle of changer switch. If required, use a little screwdriver (Fig. 5-2) and
rotate the block until that the correct value corresponds.
Figure 5.2
If it has been necessary to change voltage, check the fuse value. The required
values are the following:
PTX30LCD 240VAC ±10% - 3,16 A (5x20)
120VAC ±10% - 6,30 A (5x20)
PTX50LCD 240 VAC ±10% - 6,30 A (5x20)
120VAC ±10% - 10,0 A (5x20)
PTX60LCD 240 VAC ±10% - 6,30 A (5x20)
120VAC ±10% - 10,0 A (5x20)
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PTX100LCD 240 VAC ±10% - 6,30 A (5x20)

120VAC ±10% - 10,0 A (5x20)
PTX150LCD 240 VAC ±10% - 6,30 A (5x20)
120VAC ±10% - 10,0 A (5x20)
It is also possible to check the integrity of the RF amplifier section fuse from the
outside.
The values are 4A for the PTX30LCD version and 8A for the PTX50LCD,
PTX60LCD, PTX100LCD and PTX150LCD versions.
Verify that the mains switch on the front panel of the unit is on the OFF position.
Connect to the RF output of the exciter a proper load (a dummy load with suitable
dissipation power, an antenna, a final amplifier or a combiner).
Note: When you connect the PTX-LCD to other devices, it is necessary to strictly
follow the instructions given by the resepective manufacturers, to avoid damages
or danger situations.
Connect the mains cable to the plug on the rear of the exciter.
Note: This device shall be correctly connected to ground.
Correct grounding is essential both for safety and to reach the rated
performances.
Connect your source audio (for example the mixer or STL output) to the suitable
input connector. Depending on the version, the PTX-LCD offers a number of input
choices, L+R, MPX or even digital; see the connectors description for details.
5.3 Operation
Switch on the exciter with the mains switch on the front panel.
All the STATUS and ALARMS leds are lit on to permit the verification of their good
working status. The display than shows some information regarding the exciter.
RVR ELETTRONICA
PTX30 LCD TRDSP
CCIR
STEREO
03050600 30/04/2004
After a few seconds, an intermittent beep and a display message prompt the user
to push the button if operating parameters are not.
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!!! ATTENTION !!!
The setting parameters are:
Frequency: 98.000 Mhz

Power : 8 %
Push encoder button if you

don't accept these parameters
Pushing the button places the transmitter in standby mode, which provides full
operation, but disables RF power output.
If the button is not pushed, the start-up sequence will continue.
The transmitter stores set parameters in a non volatile memory so that the correct
configuration is retained upon power-off.
When settings are not correct, as may be the case on first power-on, or need to
be changed for some reason before beginning transmission, the transmitter may
be placed in standby mode as mentioned above.
This is only necessary when you wish to change machine settings before beginning
transmission.
The PTX-LCD menu system enables the user to control all operating parameters
of the machine.
Before enabling exciter power output, check the following key parameters and
adjust as required:
• frequency
• power
• audio input level
• audio input impedance
• preemphasis
• audio input type (depending on version, MONO or MPX; or MONO, MPX_U,
MPX_B, STEREO)
• if in STEREO mode, ensure that pilot tone is active
If RF power output was disabled, you may now enable it from the MAIN menu as
follows: select the first item and change setting from OFF to ON.
The RF power output of the PTX-LCD may be disabled from the main menu at
any time.
During machine operation, all available parameters can be viewed or edited using
the menu system.
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5.4 Calibration
The PTX-LCD trimmers can be accessed from the rear panel and can be adjusted
by the user. There are two EXT AGC (FWD and RFL) trimmers and the LEVEL
ADJ trimmers.
The LEVEL ADJ trimmers are used to control modulation levels to the matching
inputs. Audio input levels are adjusted via software in 1 dB steps and the trimmers
are used for fine tuning.
For SCA input levels, only trimmer adjustment is available.
The EXT AGC trimmers enable the user to limit exciter output power according
to the levels reached by two analogue quantities acquired through the Remote
connector.
Nota: this function should not be used if you are using amplifiers of Green Line
series,and to avoid the possible rupture of final which invalidates any kind of
warranty.
The two trimmers use the same mode of operation: EXT AGC - FWD is connected
to pin 10 of the Remote connector, whereas EXT AGC-RFL is connected to pin 2.
If voltage at either of the pins exceeds the threshold set at the matching trimmer,
exciter output power is reduced until the monitored quantity drops below the set
limit.
These trimmers are very useful when the exciter is part of a transmission system.
For example, assuming that the PTX-LCD is connected to a power amplifier, a
proportional signal may be linked to amplifier output power at pin 10 and another
proportional signal may be linked to reflected power at pin 2. This way, power is
kept steady at varying operating frequencies even though amplifier gain is variable
and reflected power limitation is achieved for the whole system without triggering
amplifier protection equipments.
The calibration procedure for the EXT AGC trimmers of PTX-LCD in a configuration
with power amplifier is described below.
Perform the connections shown in figure 5.3. The cable to connect the two
equipments is available from R.V.R. Elettronica on request, or the user may ask
a skilled technician to provide a cable to match the pinout of the amplifier used.
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Figure 5.3
Switch on amplifier and exciter set to minimum power.
Turn both trimmers fully anticlockwise.
Gradually increase exciter output power until the forward power reading on the
amplifier meter is just below the desired threshold.
Turn the EXT AGC - FWD trimmer clockwise until the reading of amplifier output
power begins to decrease.
Set exciter power to minimum setting.
Disconnect the dummy load from the amplifier and replace it with a mismatch
load so that part of the output power is reflected back and set amplifier meter to
measure reflected power.
Gradually increase exciter output power until the reflected power reading on the
amplifier meter is just above the desired threshold.
Turn the EXT AGC - RFL trimmer clockwise until the reading of amplifier reflected
power begins to decrease.
The trimmer calibration procedure is completed. Thanks to this system, the user
may choose the preferred power setting at the exciter, while amplifier forward and
reflected power remains within the set thresholds.
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6. Operating System
The exciter is controlled by a microprocessor system. Software operations may
be grouped into two broad categories: start-up and normal operation.
6.1 Start-up
Upon switch-on, a window that holds machine information appears on the display.
Label “CCIR” identifies the set of default values the machine will revert to in the
event the software is reinitialised.
PTX30LCD
STEREO
PTXL-000501 25/07/2007
CCIR
AUDIO V.2 SOURCE V.2
After 10 seconds, a new window appears with an intermittent beep signal.
!!! ATTENTION !!!

The setting parameters are:
Frequency: 98.00 MHz

Power : 8 %
Push encoder button if you

don’t accept these parameters
Pressing the encoder while this screen is displayed disables exciter power output.
This way, the user may make any necessary changes to operating parameters
before beginning transmission.
If no controls are operated during 5 seconds, or if the encoder is pressed, the

exciter goes to the main screen (MAIN).
6.2 Operating System
The PTX-LCD menu system consists of a default menu and set of administration
menus.
The figure below provides an overview of the menu system.
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Ampt/Tm Preset
ModPk
RF Status (Main)
Default
RF Amplifier (Ampli)
Power Supply (Suppl)
External Power (ExPwr)
External Status (Exsts)
External Frequency (ExFrq)
SCA/RDS (SCA)
Audio Set (Auset)
IAMLC (IAMLC)
Board Set (BdSet)
Stereo Set (StSet)
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6.2.1 Default menu

130 PTX30LCD : On
Fwd Power : 0.1 W 0%
100 Rfl Power : 0.1 W
75
Frequency : 87.60 MHz
57 Audio Lvl : +0 dBm
30
STE 05u Cl.On Pl.On 001
[ Amp/Tm ] [ ModPk ]
% 0 [ Preset ] [ Admin ]
To work on a menu item, turn the encoder to select it and then push the encoder.
Depending on the item, it could be possible that a new window is opened or that
it will be possible to directly modify the parameter.
• PTX30LCD
Activation (On) / deactivation (Off) of RF output power.

• Fwd Power
130 Fwd Power : 2.2 W
100 Set Power : 6 %

75
57 Rfl Power : 0.0 W
30
[ Exit ]
% 0
Output power reading and setting. The power reading is expressed in Watt, while
the setting is expressed as percentage of the maximum output power. Pushing the
encoder when the cursor is on this item will put you through the menu that permits
to modify the power setting.
• Rfl Power
Reflected power reading in watt.

• Frequency
Reading and setting of the working frequency. Pushing the encoder while the
cursor is on this item, will put you through the menu that permits to modify the
frequency setting.
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130
100 Frequency : 90.00 MHz

75
57
30
[ Exit ]
% 0
After choosing a new frequency value, the management software will ask you to
confirm it (Are you sure... Yes/No). After confirmation pushing the encoder
on the choice Yes, the exciter unlocks from the current frequency (the unlock LED
is lit) and then locks again on the new frequency.
• Audio Lvl
Reading and setting of the audio input level. The reported value indicates the audio
level that generates 100% modulation. Pushing the encoder while the cursor is
on this item, will put you through the menu that permits to modify the audio input
level setting.
130
100 Audio Lvl : 13 dBm

75
57
30
[ Exit ]
% 0
The level can be changed between -13 and +14 dBm, at 1 dB steps. On the back of
the exciter there are the trimmers to perform fine regulations of the input levels.
•
Ste Audio setting: Stereo/Mono/MPX_U/MPX_B
50u Preemphasys: 0, 25, 50, 75 microsecondi
Cl “Clipper” function, activated (On) or deactivated (Off)
Pl Pilot tone included (On) or excluded (Off)
001 this machine’s address, comprised between 001 and 200, that
is meaningful when the exciter is included in a telemetrized
transmission system.
• [ Amp/Tm ]
Selecting this menu item you will be presented with the menu of time analysis of
modulation level.
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130 100
Inst
100 Reset
75
Exit
57 M:000 %
30
S:000 %
%:000 %
% 0 K:00000
100 Sampling time of the graphic, selectable out of 100,500 or 1000
millisec; the indicator in the higher part of the display notes the cycle
starting point.
Each bar corresponds to the modulation level in an interval long as
the sampling time.
INST Visualization method: instantaneous (INST) or average on 300
samples. In instantaneous mode, only the graphic visualization is
active. In “300” mode, at the end of the analysis (300 x sample time)
the values M, S, % and K will be displayed.
M Percent value of the mean modulation during the analysis.
S Part of the modulation surpassing 100%.
% Percentage of modulation peaks on the 300 samples.
K S times %.
RESET Pushing the encoder on this item will refresh the graphic.
EXIT Pushing the encoder on this item will return you to the default menu.
• [ ModPK ]
Selecting this item of the default menu and pushing the encoder will present you
the peak modulation analysis menu.
130 100
Inst
100 Reset
75
Exit
57 M:000 %
30
S:000 %
%:000 %
% 0 K:00000
This graphic gives a visualization of the distibution af peak modulation levels. With
this graphic, you can get a good idea of the modulation level reached during the
working time.
Each horizontal bar corresponds to the fraction of the time in which the modulation
had that percent value. The percent value can be read on the meter bar an the
left of the graph.
100 Sampling time of the graphic, selectable out of 100,500 or 1000

millisec.
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INST Visualization method: instantaneous (INST) or average on 300
samples. In instantaneous mode, only the graphic visualization is
active. In “300” mode, at the end of the analysis (300 x sample time)
the values M, S, % and K will be displayed.
M Percent value of the mean modulation during the analysis.
S Part of the modulation surpassing 100%.
% Percentage of modulation peaks on the 300 samples.
K Product between S and %.
RESET Pushing the encoder on this item will refresh the graphic.
EXIT Pushing the encoder on this item will return you to the default menu.
• [ Preset ]
Selecting this menu item and pushing the encoder you will access the window that
permits to reset the exciter to the factory settings.
Push encoder for 2

seconds to set the
default values.
Push encode fast .

to cancel.
As indicated by the window text, keeping the encoder pressed for two seconds
will reset the exciter and a start-up procedure analogous to that performed at
switch-on will follow.
If you want to skip the menu, just breafly push the encoder.
• [ Admin ]
Selecting this menu item and pushing the encoder will visualize the window that
permits to access all the administration menus.
6.2.1.1 Deviation bar of modulation inputs
Right and left channel input levels are displayed as vertical bars in the left portion
of the screen.
The numbers at the side identify the level corresponding to the percentage of
deviation; for example, index “75” identifies the overall 75% deviation of the
channels.
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6.2.2 Administration menu
6.2.2.1 RF Status
130 RF Status
RF : Off 10s Main.
100 FPwr: 0.0W 0% Ampli
75
RPwr: 0.0W Suppl
57 ExPwr
30
Freq: 87.500Mhz 0M ExSts
Att : 0dBu ExFrq
% 0
RF Activation (On) / deactivation of RF power output.

Reading and setting of time taken by the PTX-LCD to reach set
power; setting range 1 to 100s.
FPwr Reading and setting of the output power. The power reading is
expressed in Watts, the setting value in % of the maximum power.
If one pushes the encoder when the cursor is on this item, the
measuring unit changes from “W” to “%”, and turning the encoder he
will be able to set the desired value. Pushing the encoder again will
store the new setting.
RPwr Reflected power reading in Watts.
0% Efficiency of the amplifier in %
Freq Operating frequency. Press the encoder when this parameter is
highlighted and then turn the encoder to change frequency value.
When the encoder is pressed to store the new frequency setting, the
software will prompt for a confirmation (“Are you sure?”). Highlight
“Yes” and press the encoder to confirm the new frequency setting or
select “No” to abandon change. Value “0M” near the MHz indication
identifies the current frequency selection (set from menu “ExFrq”)
in the event the frequency switching feature is on (switching occurs
based on the voltage present at connector DB15).
Att Gain set at audio inputs.
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6.2.2.2 RF Amplifier
This menu is for information only, no value can be modied, since they show current,
voltage and temperature af the amplifier section
130 RF Amplifier
IN.V: +40.1 V Ampli
100 PA.V: +2.8 V Suppl
75
PA.I: +0.0 A ExPwr
57 ExSts
30
ExFrq
TEMP: +22.4 °C Telem
% 0
IN.V Input voltage to the power supply.

PA.V Voltage of the final stage of the amplifier.
PA.I Current of the final stage of the amplifier.
TEMP Temperature of the amplifier module.
VVCO Voltage applied to VCO section.
6.2.2.3 Power Supply
This menu is for information only; it displays to the user the different voltages
produced by the power supply:
130 Power Supply

+15 : +15.1 V Suppl
100 +15 : +14.8 V ExPwr
75
+5 : +5.0 V ExSts
57 -12 : -11.2 V ExFrq
30
LAMP : +13.2 V Telem
+5 : +5.0 V SCA
% 0
+15A Main supply voltage to audio, pll, coder circuits; it is reduced to 8

Volts on the MAIN AUDIO BOARD.
+15P Supply voltage of control logic panel.
+5 Voltage of power supply digital circuits.
-12 Negative voltage of main power supply.
LAMP Display lamp supply voltage; typically, 13 Volts.
CPU CPU supply voltage.
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6.2.2.4 External Power
External amplifier control menu.
This menu may or may not be available, depending on machine jumper settings.
Use of this menu requires certain power amplifier features (amplifier may be turned
on and off by opening a contact and is capable of providing proportional voltages
to forward and reflected power).
130 External Power

Pwr : Off ExPwr
100 FPwr: 0 % ExSts
75
RPwr: 0 % ExFrq
57 Telem
30
SCA
GenSt
% 0
PWR Status indicator, command relates to the PTX-LCD mode (MAIN

menu).
FPWR Forward power supplied by external amplifier expressed in percent.
It is possible to adjust the FWD trimmer of supply module, and
externally accessible from rear panel, to have a 100% proper display
on the screen.
RPWR Reflected power supplied by external amplifier expressed in percent.
It is possible to adjust the RFL trimmer of supply module, and
externally accessible from rear panel, to have a 100% proper display
on the screen.
6.2.2.5 External Status
Monitoring menu for input voltages from a telemetry-equipped equipment.
130 External Status

V1 : 0.0 V ExSts
100 V2 : 0.0 V ExFrq
75
V3 : 0.0 V Telem
57 V4 : 0.0 V SCA
30
V5 : 0.0 V GenSt
V6 : 0.0 V AuSet
% 0
V1 Input voltage at pin 6 of REMOTE connector expressed in Volts (max

5 Volts).
V2 Input voltage at pin 13 of REMOTE connector expressed in Volts
(max 5 Volts).
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5 Volts).
(max 5 Volts).
5 Volts).
(max 5 Volts).
6.2.2.6 Ext. Freq. SET
Frequency switching menu, switching is based on voltage present in previous

menu.
130 Ext. Freq. SET

Freq.1: 87.500MHz ExFrq
100 Freq.2: 90.000MHz Telem
75
Freq.3: 94.000MHz SCA
57 Freq.4:100.000MHz Genst
30
Freq.5:101.000MHz AuSet
Freq.6:104.000MHz IAMLC
% 0
Freq 1 Default service frequency.

Freq 2-6 Service frequencies of transmitters 2-6.
6.2.2.7 SCA / RDS
This menu shows the modulation levels achieved by the SCA and RDS inputs in
the PTX-LCD.
130 SCA / RDS

0.0Khz 0.0% SCA.
100 SCA1:| Genst
75
0.0Khz 0.0% AuSet
57 SCA2:| IAMLC
30
0.0Khz 0.0% BdSet
RDS :| StSet
% 0
The PTX-LCD has three subcarrier transmission inputs named SCA1, SCA2 and
RDS. This menu shows the modulation level achieved by each input both in kHz
and in percent.
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6.2.2.8 Audio Set
Audio settings: channels on/off and level adjustment.
130 Audio Set

AuSet
100 Mono/L: +0 dBm IAMLC
75
Mpx/ R: +0 dBm BdSet
57 Mono/L: On StSet
30
Mpx/ R: On
% 0
MONO/L
Setting of audio input level on MONO channel (left channel if stereo
version). It is adjusted in 1 dBu steps in a -13 to +14 dBu range. If
parameter is set to X dBmu, the system generates a 75 kHz deviation
for an X dBu input.
MPX/R Setting of audio input level on MPX channel (right channel if stereo
version). It is adjusted in 1 dBu steps in a -13 to +14 dBu range. Set
level has the same meaning as for the first channel.
MONO/L
Software switch to set MONO channel On / Off (left channel if stereo
version).
MPX/R Software switch to set MPX channel On / Off (right channel if stereo
version)
When the exciter is placed in STEREO mode from the BdSet menu (for stereo
version), the same level adjustment is forced on both channels.
6.2.2.9 IAMLC
Intelligent Automatic Modulation Level Control.
130 IAMLC
Set IAMLC: Off IAMLC
100 BdSet
75
Min Max StSet
57 Mod: 0 0 %
30
Ist: 0.0 0.0 sec
Att: -13 -13 dBm
% 0
The IAMLC functionality provided by PTX-LCD adjusts the modulation level by

adaptation of the input level, without the use of limitation or compression.
When the average modulation level surpasses the maximum threshold for a time
interval exceeding the maximum hysteresis time that has been set, the input level
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is attenuated by 1 dB. In the same way, when the average modulation level goes
below the minimum threshold for a time interval exceeding the minimum hysteresis
time that has been set, the input level is increased by 1 dB.
Both the attenuation and the increase that IAMLC is allowed to introduce, have
limits that can be set by the user.
The elements of this menu are the following:

IAMLC Enable or disable the function
Mod Minimum and maximum thresholds for the intervention of IAMLC
Ist Intervention time related to the minimum and maximum thresholds
Att Maximum attenuation and increase IAMLC is allowed to introduce
The following table suggests the settings of this function for different kinds of radio
programs:
Radio Program Mod Min Mod Max Ist Min Ist Max Att Min Att Max
Dance 75 % 100 % 10 s 1s -3 dBm +6 dBm
Pop, rock 30 % 100 % 20 s 0,5 s -3 dBm +6 dBm
Electronic 50 % 100 % 10 s 1,5 s -3 dBm +3 dBm
Jazz 40 % 100 % 5s 0,5 s -3 dBm +6 dBm
Classical 20 % 92 % 30 s 0,5 s -4 dBm +10 dBm
Talk show 40 % 85 % 30 s 1s -3 dBm +14 dBm
The best results with this function will be obtained investing some time in
experimentation with your own radio programs:
• Use the man MODPK to check your average modulation level. Adjust the input
level from the main menu so that the average modulation level is the nearest
to 100%.
• Set the IAMLC parameters as suggested by the table, and adjust them so that
the function is not activated too often. Consider the fact that the intervention
of the function stops when the average modulation level goes between the
minimum and maximum thresholds.
• The use of the clipper circuit (BdSet menu) helps in the limitation of the
modulation peaks above 100%, though introducing a certain aomunt of distorion.
Think about your possible need for this function, depending on your radio.
The figure shows an example of modulation level evolution when the IAMLC
function is activated.
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Ist M a x Ist M a x
1 dB 1 dB
Livello di modulazione medio Mod Max
Ist m in
M o d m in
Tempo
6.2.2.10 BoardSet
Modulation mode configuration.
130 Board Set

BdSet
100 Mode : STEREO StSet
75
PreEmph: 50 uS
57 Clipper: Off
30
Imped. : 10 K Ohm
Scale : 1:1
% 0
Mode Transmission mode selector: MONO, MPX_U (unbalanced MPX

BNC input), MBX_B (balanced MPX XLR input), STEREO. The latter
option is only enabled on the version with stereo coder.
Preemph
Preemphasis setting, 0, 25, 50 or 75 us. Preemphasis affects the
right and left inputs in stereo mode and the mono input. MPX inputs
are not affected by preemphasis setting.
Clipper
Deviation limiter enable/disable. Limits deviation to 81.5 kHz for input
levels 6 dB greater than input reference (main menu).
Imped Impedance of balance audio inputs; setting possibilities are 600 or
10k Ohm.
Scale Modulation level graphic scale ratio. It can be set to 1:1 (standard
scale) or 1:10 (magnified 10 times, convenient when evaluating
modulation for low input levels).
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6.2.2.11 Stereo Set
Configuration menu for stereo coder card (where relevant option is installed).
130 Stereo Set

StSet
100 Pilot Ø: 0 %
75 Pilot : On
57 Chan. Ø: 0
30
% 0
Pilot Add/remove pilot tone (convenient for some types of measurements).

Chan.ph
Right channel phase, may be 0 or 180 (signal reversal, convenient
when measuring “Sub to Main”).
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7. System Status Enquiries

The exciter is controlled by a microprocessor system. The software operations
can be distinguished at startup and during regime.
7.1 Local enquires
Locally, PTX-LCD provides status indications through the front panel lights, whereas
more detailed information is available in the setup and configuration menu.
7.2 Remote enquiries using remote control software
Using a PC with the “TELECON” telemetry and remote control software installed,
the user can get an accurate picture of all system operating parameters and all
device settings (including connected equipments).
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8. Factory Settings
Each time a change is made to a PTX-LCD parameter, the new setting is added
to machine configuration information, which is stored in a non-volatile memory
area. On switch on, the exciter will retain the same configuration it had been using
before the last switch off.
At the factory, the exciter may be set to meet application-specific requirements

(for example, when the customer specifies operating frequency and mode of
operation of the system the exciter is to be incorporated into on order), or to a
preset configuration.
The PTX-LCD preset configuration is determined by the position of a set of jumpers

located inside the machine. When the exciter is switched on, the name of the
selected preset configuration appears on the display.
Possible configurations are as follows:
CCIR
Parameter Menu Value
Power Output Preset On
Minimum frequency / 87.5 MHz
Maximum frequency / 108.0 MHz
Frequency step / 10 kHz
Preset frequencies Admin-ExFrq 87.5, 90.0, 92.0, 94.0, 96.0, 98.0, 100.0,
102.0, 104.0, 106.0 MHz
Power Preset 0%
Input level Mono/L Admin->AuSet->Mono/L X dBm
0 dBm
Input level MPX/R Admin->AuSet->MPX/R X dBm
0 dBm
Input state Mono/L Admin->AuSet->Mono/L X dBm
On
Input state MPX/R Admin->AuSet->MPX/R
On
Preemphasis Admin->BdSet->Preemph
50 ms
Clipper Admin->BdSet->Clipper
Off
Mode of operation Admin->BdSet->Mode
Stereo (if stereo coder is present)
MPX (if stereo coder is not present)
Pilot tone Admin->StSet->Pilot
On (if stereo coder is present)
Phase difference btw Ch. Admin->StSet->Chan
0 (if stereo coder is present)
FCC
Same as CCIR, except:
Preemphasis Admin->BdSet->Preenph
75 ms
Mono (if stereo coder is not present)
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OIRT
Preset frequencies Admin-ExFrq 66.0, 67.00, 68.00, 68.00, 69.00, 70.00,
71.00, 72.00, 73.00, 74.00 MHz
JAPAN
Preset frequencies Admin-ExFrq 76.0, 78.0, 80.0, 82.0, 83.0, 84.0, 85.0, 86.0,
88.0, 90.0 MHz
ITALY
Frequency step / 100 kHz
102.0, 104.0, 106.0 MHz
Clipper Admin->BdSet->Preenph
On
Mode of Operation Admin->BdSet->Mode
Mono (if stero coder is not present)
C.S.I
Preset frequencies Admin-ExFrq 100.0, 100.5, 100.1, 101.5, 102.0, 103.0,
104.0, 105.0, 106.0, 108.0 MHz
CHINA
102.0, 104.0, 106.0 MHz
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9. Identification and access to the modules
9.1 Modules identification
The figure shows a top view of machine inner components. Component descriptions
are listed below.
1
7
2 8
9
4
10
5
6
11
[1] Audio Input card

[2] Stereo Coder or mono card
[3] RF power amplifier
[4] Audio mainboard
[5] PLL & VCO card
[6] CPU Section (CPU Interface + 8Bit CPU card)
[7] Power supply
[8] Transformer
[9] Switching power supply
[10] Cooling fins
[11] Panel card - display
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9.2 Access to the modules
Warning: Dangerous voltages or currents inside! Be careful when opening the

device. Always disconnect power supply before removing the covers or any device
component.
Remove all screws on the top cover of the machine. Remove the cover and refer
to the block diagram to identify and locate all exciter components.
To remove the (stereo or mono) coder and PLL cards, simply undo the hexagon
nuts that secure the cards over the stud bolts. Both cards have strip connectors
at the bottom and these connectors are coupled to the audio mainboard.
To remove the audio input card (which is secured to the audio connector card and
to the right side of the exciter rear panel), undo the four nuts that retain the card to
the audio mainboard stud bolts and then remove the five screws on the rear panel
and the three bottom screws that retain the connector support.
The RF power amplifier is secured to its cooling fin and is held in position by three
screws located on exciter bottom. The screws hold the fin in place; remove these
screws to release the amplifier.
Power supply and switching power supply use the same fastening system and can
be released by removing the screws that secure the fins to machine bottom. Note,
however, that the interlock connector soldered to the power supply is retained to
the rear panel by a nut, and you will need to undo this nut before you can remove
the power supply.
The panel card and the CPU card are held in place by nuts screwed onto the stud
bolts. Detach the front panel from the box before removing these cards.
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AUDIO INPUT MPX/SCA AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO V.C.O. CARD
CARD INPUT CARD INPUT CARD
TP1 TP2 TP4 TP5

JP6 JP1 JP2 JP1
JP1
connections.
PAD4 PAD3 PAD2 PAD1
JP1
STEREO CODER CARD
JP2 JP2
OR CONN STRIP 16 PIN
MONO / MPX CARD JP4 JP1 PLL CARD
CONN STRIP 26 PIN
JP1 JP3 MOTHER BOARD
CONN STRIP 26 PIN AUDIO
CONNECTOR DB9
CN1
RS232
FL1
SLDB9FFILFL2
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
5
JP5 JP6
2
1 2
CN1
SLCCX01A0033
1
10. Operating principles
JP1 FL2
FLTPTXLCD03
ENCODER
2
JP3 1 2 CN1
CONN MASCON 6 PIN FL3
FLTPTXLCD04
1
FL4 FL5
FRONT PANEL CARD FLTPTXLCD05 FLTPTXLCD01
CON-PA CARD R.F. POWER AMPLIFIER
1 2 1 2 JP1
CN1 JP4
CONN STRIP 90 PIN
CPU CARD
JP10 JP11 JP9 JP2 JP1 JP3
C1 CEA109MS500V
CN3
MORSVL6P
1
6
2
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5 JP1
3
4
4 SWITCHING
3 POWER SUPPLY
5 POWER SUPPLY
2 CARD
CONN STRIP 20 PIN 6
1 CN1
7
8
DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LED LAMP JP2
9
CN2 10
BACKLIGHT LAMP CNTFVL10P
CN5
JP8 CN2
CN4 CN5
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
MORSVL6P CNTMASF2PVL
Following is a brief description of the different module functions.

TR1
PF1 PFS5X20PAB10 SW1 SW2A
1 240V TRFPTX30LT/2
2
3 0
F1 FUS5X20DL6,3 INT1V1009
230V
SLT2P6,3AP 31
120V
0 PF2
110V 15 PFS5X20PAN10
1 2
0 F2
1
2
FUS5X20RP6,3
L
N
18 FAN1
MAINS
VTL0824UB
GND 3 VOLTAGE
CN6
CNTVDEMPSI10
The figure below provides an overview of the PTX-LCD modules and
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10.1 Power Supply
There are two separate power supply sections.
A first section provides power supply for power final stage. It consists in a switching
power supply unit mounted on a cooling fin.
The second section consists in a card mounted on a heat sink located centrally in
the machine. This card accommodates the power supply that feeds the different
machine cards (audio, CPU...), a section that handles analogue inputs from the
“Remote” connector and the automatic power level control system.

10.1.1 Adjustments, settings and indicators
While the switching power supply requires no adjustments, the power supply card
accommodates several indicators and adjustable components.
D52 on: power amplifier fuse fault
D53 on: fuse PF1 fault
D54 on: +5V present
D55 on: +15V present
D57 on: -12V present
D58 on: supply voltage present at power supply section.
R35 temperature measure setting
R17 level adjustment for external AGC
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R18 level adjustment for external AGC
R30 PA current measurement adjustment
R35 PA maximum current adjustment
R39 Forward power measurement adjustment
R51 Reflected power measurement adjustment
R98 Driver current measurement adjustmen
JP6 1-3, 2-4 the pins on the remote connector are used as analogue
inputs.
3-5, 4-6 the pins on the remote connector are used for IIC
communication.
10.2 Audio mainboard
This board provides an interface between audio section and PPL cards and the
remaining exciter cards. The audio mainboard is secured to the left bottom section
of the machine. The other cards are plugged to the connectors mounted on this
board.
This module includes the circuit that mixes MPX signals and SCA/RDS
subcarriers.


D2 On: audio missing alarm
D4 On: voltage present
JP8 Factory setting - do not alter
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10.3 Audio Inputs
The audio input section is located at the rear end of the machine and is connected
directly to the audio mainboard through comb connectors. It is made up of two
cards assembled at right angles to give an L-shaped pattern and secured to the
rear panel section that accommodates the audio connectors.
The first card holds the level trimmers and the input filters. The second card includes
level adjustments and audio configuration software control switches.
After the necessary elaboration (filtering, level adjustment, selection), the audio
input section passes the signals on to the audio mainboard, that routes them to
the coder card.


D2 On: power supply negative voltage present
D1 On: power supply positive voltage present
JP3 3-5, 4-6, 9-11, 10-12 no attenuation on input L
1-3, 2-4, 7-9, 8-10 12 dB attenuation on input L
JP2 Same as JP3, affects input R
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JP8 1-2 no gain on SCA2, 2-3 20 dB gain
JP11 1-2 MPX_U input impedance 50 Ohm, 2-3 10 kOhm
JP12 3-5, 4-6 no attenuation on MPX input
1-3, 2-4 12 dB attenuation on MPX input
RV7 MPX monitor output level adjustment
10.4 Coder
The coder card is mounted above the mainboard between the audio input card
and the PLL & Driver card.
This card comes in two versions, namely Stereo and Mono/MPX. The only
difference between a Stereo PTX-LCD and a Mono/MPX PTX-LCD lies in the
coder module.
Depending on the version, this card accommodates the low-pass filters, the
preemphasis circuits, the stereo coder and the Clipper circuit, which may be
enabled or disabled via software.
The Clipper circuit is mandatory in some countries; its purpose is to limit modulation
level when audio inputs exceed nominal level.

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Stereo Coder
C2 Pilot tone phase
C4 Pilot tone frequency
R11 Stereo coder card output level
R15 Pilot tone level
R16 Stereo separation optimisation - left channel
R17 Stereo separation optimisation - right channel
R33 Clipper circuit operation level
R39 Clipper circuit operation symmetry adjustment
R40 Optimisation of 38 kHz subcarrier suppression
D1 Clipper operating indication
Mono/MPX card
LP1 Low-pass filter 1
LP2 Low-pass filter 2
RV1 Mono level
RV2 Mono coder card output level (deviation)
RV3 Clipper circuit operation level
D1 Power supply positive voltage presence
D2 Power supply negative voltage presence
D3 Clipper operating indication
10.5 PLL/Driver card & VCO Card
The PLL/Driver card is located on the left side of the PTX-LCD and is plugged into
the audio mainboard.
The digital PLL module consists of a high-stability oscillator with temperature control
and a digital circuit that divides and compares operating frequency. The oscillator
generates a 10 Mhz frequency that is divided to give a fixed 1 kHz signal.
This signal is sent to the digital comparator/divider circuit that compares it to

the VCO output signal, which has been divided according to exciter operating
frequency.
The comparator AFC output signal is sent to to the varicap diodes mounted on the
VCO card and added to the audio signal provided by the Coder card.
The Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) generates the signal on exciter operating
frequency; this signal is amplified up to about 300mW (25dBm), which is the
necessary level to pilot the R.F. Power Amplifier block.
Note: The VCO card is housed in a nickel silver brass box secured to the PLL &
Driver card.
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JP
RV
JP
RV

D2 On: PLL not locked
RV1 Frequency adjustment
RV2 Deviation adjustment
JP1 1-2 exchanger between internal reference and 10 MHz external input
in equipments with SFN option
JP4 Factory setting - do not alter
10.6 Power amplifier
The power amplifier is available in 30W, 50/60/100W and 150W.
Final power stage is secured to a heat-sink fin in the centre of the device and
housed in a fully shielded metal enclosure secured to the central section of the
equipment.
The R.F. signal from the PLL/DRIVER CARD, which is about 200mW, reaches
the pilot, is amplified uy an intermediate stage and sent to the final stage which
provides to the last amplification.
The resulting signal is filtered by a low-pass filter to remove harmonic

components.
A directional coupler located inside the final stage measures forward and
reflected power of the load and sends the relating signals to the power supply for
verification.
A -30dBc level output for output power is available on a BNC connector located
on the rear panel, under the transmitter output connector.
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10.7 Panel Card
This card is located in the front end of the device and provides an interface between
the CPU card and the remaining PTX-LCD cards.
This card handles all signals from/to LCD, Encoder, LED Indicators, Power Supply
Card, Audio Mainboard and external telemetry card, in other words, all input/output
signals of the CPU card.


JP8 Position of panel card jumpers.
The software denotes jumper positions as follows (1 signifies a closed jumper, 0

open jumper, X jumper not necessary for this type of configuration):
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Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Meaning
5 6 7 8 9
0 0 X X X ExPwr, ExSts and ExFrq menus disabled
1 0 X X X ExPwr and ExSts enabled, ExFrq disabled
0 1 X X X ExPwr and ExSts disabled, ExFrq enabled
1 1 X X X ExPwr, ExSts and ExFrq menus disabled
X X 0 0 0 Default parameters set in case of reset: CCIR
X X 1 0 0 Default parameters set in case of reset: FCC
X X 0 1 0 Default parameters set in case of reset: OIRT
X X 1 1 0 Default parameters set in case of reset: Japan
X X 0 0 1 Default parameters set in case of reset: Italia
X X 1 0 1 Default parameters set in case of reset: CSI
X X 0 1 1 Default parameters set in case of reset: China
X X 1 1 1 Default parameters set in case of reset: CCIR
NOTE: please never use the first three positions of the jumper, for A proper
functioning of machine.
1) In case of ExFrq enabled is necessary to modify the jumper JP6 on power supply,
as indicated in the following figure, in order to enabled the alternatives frequencies
that shall be used when the exciter is used as backup in a N+1 system.
2) In case of MAINS alarm enabled is necessary to modify jumper the JP6 on

power supply, as indicated in the following figure, in order to validate the activation
of the alarm.
10.8 CPU board (8bit)
The CPU board is on the front part of the device, fixed to the panel board.
This board is the heart of the transmitter, since it manages and elaborates all the
information coming from the other boards and possibly from other devices via the
serial interface or the telemetry board.
The main characteristics of the CPU board are:

• Microprocessor: 80C552
• EPROM Memory size: 64KBytes
• Static RAM size: 32KBytes
• Communication Interface: RS232-RS485 e I2C Bus
• EEPROM size: 256Bytes
• Self-diagnosis LED: 9 led rossi
The board requires no adjustment.
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D1-D9
JP2
JP8
10.9 AUDINP-DIG card
The card permits to the PTX-LCD exciter the integration into systems using digital
audio distribution.
This card is designed to replace the typical audio input section with no need for
particular adjustments; no changes to exciter firmware (Releasexx04xxxx) are
required after an update.
If present, a digital input will be automatically selected by the supplied logic.
Analogue (instead of digital) input selection can be forced using an external

command.
A automatic switch is available to choose between the balanced (AES/EBU),

unbalaced (S/PDIF) or optical (TOSLINK) digital input.
Two trimmers adjust converted digital input level to normalize R and L signals with
respect to analogue input regulated level.
The D/A conversion is performed automatically by 24 bit converters using a

sampling frequency from 32 to 96 KHz.
This option supports data formats S/PDIF, AES/EBU, IEC958 and EIAJ
CP340/1201.
10.9.1 Functions description
The section is located in the PTX-LCD rear panel and is connected directly to the
audio mainboard via a strip line connector. It includes three different cards.
The system provides for twelve cyclic system queries that enable quick fault
location. If queries are not successful, a FAULT signal is sent to the CPU card that
will take the necessary action to prevent additional faults.
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The first card contains the balanced analogue inputs and the level trimmers
for all analogue inputs and their filters; this is the same card used in PTX-LCD
without AUDINP-DIG. The second card accommodates level adjustments and the
software-based audio configuration switches. The third section helps convert the
digital signal to “Left” and “Right” analogue signal and includes a matching level
trimmer. This section also enables digital or analogue input selection: digital inputs
are selected by default where fitted, whereas analogue inputs are selected using
the Digital/Analog switch jack connector. A manual switch is available to choose
between the balanced (AES/EBU) and unbalanced (TOSLINK and S/PDIF) digital
input.
After the necessary elaboration (filtering, level adjustments, D/A conversion,

selection), the audio input passes the signal on to the mainboard that routes it to
the coder card.
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Manufacturer’s Name: R.V.R. Elettronica SpA

Manufacturer’s Address: Via del Fonditore 2/2c

Product Description: FM Solid State Transmitter for Broadcast service

Notified Code: AFM-PTL1

Variants: PTX30LCD/S, PTX30LCDDSP

Frequency Range: 87.5 ÷ 108.0 MHz

Use of Radio Spectrum (3.2): EN 302018-2 V. 1.1.1

ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (3.1b): EN 301489-11 V. 1.2.1

Safety (3.1a): EN 60215:1989 + A1:1992 + A2:1994 /

Bologna, Italy, 14/06/2005 Ravagnani Stefano

DENPTL1 - Rev. 1.1 - 14/06/2005

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Manufacturer’s Name: R.V.R. Elettronica SpA

Manufacturer’s Address: Via del Fonditore 2/2c

Product Description: FM Solid State Transmitter for Broadcast service

Notified Code: AFM-PTL2

Models: PTX100LCD(1), PTX50LCD(2), PTX60LCD(3)

Variants: PTX100LCD/S(1), PTX100LCDDSP(1), PTX50LCD/S(2),

Frequency Range: 87.5 ÷ 108.0 MHz

RF Power Output: (1)

Use of Radio Spectrum (3.2): EN 302018-2 V. 1.1.1

ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (3.1b): EN 301489-11 V. 1.2.1

Safety (3.1a): EN 60215:1989 + A1:1992 + A2:1994 /

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Manufacturer’s Name: R.V.R. Elettronica SpA

Manufacturer’s Address: Via del Fonditore 2/2c

Product Description: FM Solid State Transmitter for Broadcast service

Notified Code: AFM-PTL3

Variants: PTX150LCD/S, PTX150LCDDSP

Frequency Range: 87.5 ÷ 108.0 MHz

RF Power Output: 10 ÷ 150 W

Use of Radio Spectrum (3.2): EN 302 018-1 V1.2.1 (2006-03) +

Compatibilità Elettro Magnetica (3.1b): EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) +

Sicurezza (3.1a): EN 60215 (1997-10) +

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R.V.R. Elettronica S.p.A. shall not be liable for injury to

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Stop at the first sign of retching.

Do not administer alcoholic beverages.

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The package contains:

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