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Nautel NX100 Preinstallation Manual
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Nx100 transmitter pre-installation manual document:nhb-nx100-pre issue: 3.2 2017-03-31 status: standard.
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Nautel limited 10089 peggy’s cove road hackett’s cove, ns canada b3z 3j4 phone: +1.902.823.3900 or toll free: +1.877.6nautel (6628835) (canada & usa only) fax: +1.902.823.3183 nautel inc. 201 target industrial circle bangor, maine usa 04401 phone: +1.207.947.8200 fax: +1.207.947.3693 customer servic...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual table of contents page v contents release control record ix about this manual xi about safety xv electrical hazards xv lightning hazards xvi rf hazards xvi toxic hazards xvi other hazards xvi safety precautions xvii personal safety xvii site safety xviii equipment safet...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual table of contents page vi issue 3.2 2017-03-31 physical requirements 3-1 dimensions 3-1 clearances 3-2 weight 3-9 cooling requirements 4-1 air flow in the transmitter 4-1 cooling 4-3 heating 4-8 electrical requirements 5-1 electrical power 5-1 station reference ground 5...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual table of contents issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page vii planning control/monitor connections 8-1 aui control (local and remote) 8-1 external system interlock 8-2 external pdm inhibit 8-4 remote inputs 8-5 remote outputs 8-9 analog outputs 8-12 web based control 8-13 parts and t...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual page 1-viii issue 3.2 2017-03-31.
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Nx100 pre-installation manual issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page ix release control record issue date reason 3.0 2012-11-01 release 3 of product (nara52b) 3.1 2016-02-08 section 1: description: added snmp and phone home options to remote control and monitoring section. Section 5: electrical requirements: add...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page xi about this manual this manual provides information about preparing for the delivery and installation of an nx100 transmitter. This manual is intended for use by field technicians, site managers, and installation planners. Using this manual r...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual page xii issue 3.2 2017-03-31 nx100 transmitter manuals the nx100 documentation suite includes the following documents: nx100 pre-installation manual, nx100-preinst. Provides instructions and reference information needed when planning and preparing for the installation ...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page xiii figure 3.1: accessing the nug documentation: online and printed the website’s nug section provides online access to all the documentation for your nx100. Documentation is provided in acrobat (pdf) format. You can use the documentation onli...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual page xiv issue 3.2 2017-03-31 when using printed documents: • to find keywords, go to the index section at the end of the manual. • to find a specific term, go to the list of terms section near the end of the manual..
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Nx100 pre-installation manual issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page xv about safety all nautel transmitters are designed to meet the requirements of en60215, safety requirements for radio transmitters. The philosophy of en60215 is that the removal of any cover or panel that can only be opened using a tool is a ...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual page xvi issue 3.2 2017-03-31 use a proper lockout procedure to ensure that another worker cannot accidentally reapply power while you are performing maintenance on any part of the transmitter or site. Lightning hazards before opening the transmitter and touching intern...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page xvii safety precautions this section provides very important information about protecting the safety of personnel and equipment: • personal safety - see page xvii • site safety - see page xviii • equipment safety - see page xx personal safety t...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual page xviii issue 3.2 2017-03-31 voltage awareness ensure that all personnel that are able to access areas with high voltage circuits or high field strengths are aware of the hazards associated with high voltage. Cover the following topics: • high voltage or high field s...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page xix marking hazards place warning signs close to any hazardous areas or systems (e.G., the feedline or the antenna system). Make the signs large enough that they cannot be missed. Provide signage in all languages used in the region. These signs...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual page xx issue 3.2 2017-03-31 the rf connection to the transmitter output can be a serious safety hazard. Connect a 50 test load during installation and commissioning. It is recommended that a switch be used to automatically connect the transmitter to the antenna system ...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page xxi physical protection consider physical hazards to equipment at your site, including the transmitter. Ensure that equipment is protected from weather (e.G., rain or flooding), even during extreme weather events. Place equipment so that it is ...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page xxiii declaration of conformity hereby, nautel ltd. Declares that this mf broadcast transmitter nx100 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/ec. The subject equipment is intended for u...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual description issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 1-1 section 1: description this section provides a basic description of the nx100 transmitter and includes the following topics: • capabilities • options - see page 1-3 capabilities power the nx100 is capable (with 120% positive pea...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual description page 1-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 remote control and monitoring the nx100 has several remote control and monitoring options that allow you to monitor critical parameters of transmitter operation and control common functions, such as power output and exciter sele...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual description issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 1-3 options rf output the nx100 supports the use of a 3-1/8 inch eia female connector (standard) or optionally, a 4-1/16 inch eia female connector. The appropriate inner male (bullet) connector and flange connector to complete the r...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual description page 1-4 issue 3.2 2017-03-31.
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Nx100 pre-installation manual pre-installation tasks issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 2-1 section 2: pre-installation tasks this section provides a list of tasks that you must perform prior to delivery and installation of the nx100 transmitter. Preparing for installation to prepare for installation of an n...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual pre-installation tasks page 2-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 7. Order any accessories or optional equipment that you may need. 8. Terminate the transmitter end of the rf feedline with the appropriate mating connector. Unless otherwise specified in contract documents, the transm...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual pre-installation tasks issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 2-3 selecting a location for the transmitter to ensure that the desired location for the nx100 transmitter is suitable, perform the following tasks: 1. Ensure that the floor area where the transmitter will be located is a...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 3-1 section 3: physical requirements this section provides physical specifications for the nx100 transmitter and its components, and lists physical site requirements. This section includes the following topics: • dimension...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements page 3-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 clearances for the main transmitter cabinet, allow the following clearances: • front and rear: 1.2 m (4.0 feet) required minimum to allow for the front and rear door swing. • left side (as viewed from front): 0.9 m (3....
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 3-3 figure 3.2: nx100 top view ac power front cable entry rf output control/monitor cable entry dimensions in exhaust duct (see dimensions below) intake duct (see dimensions below) inches (mm) intake and exhaust duct dimen...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements page 3-4 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 figure 3.3: nx100 top view (with door swing) front dimensions in inches (mm) exhaust.
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 3-5 figure 3.4: nx100 front view dimensions in inches (mm).
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements page 3-6 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 figure 3.5: nx100 side and rear view s dimensions in inches (mm) station reference ground stud side rear.
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 3-7 figure 3.6: nx100 external power transformer cabinet dimensions in inches (mm) note: dimensions are based on the standard 380 v transformer primary voltage. Size may vary based on the primary voltage; contact nautel fo...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements page 3-8 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 figure 3.7: ac power entrance note: dimensions are based on the standard 380 v transformer primary voltage. Size may vary based on the primary voltage; contact nautel for custom primary voltage options. Nautel part # 2...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual physical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 3-9 weight see table 3.1 for the various weights of transmitter components, including crated and uncrated weights. Note: power transformer cabinet and ac power disconnect switch weights are based on the standard 380 v tran...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual cooling requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 4-1 section 4: cooling requirements this section provides information about heating and cooling requirements for the nx100 transmitter site. Topics in this section include: • air flow in the transmitter • cooling - see page...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual cooling requirements page 4-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 closed air configuration in a closed air configuration (see figure 4.2 ), cool air is drawn in through a grill or duct at the top of the transmitter, near the back. The air circulates inside the transmitter and exhausts...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual cooling requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 4-3 cooling do not allow the transmitter room ambient air temperature to exceed 50°c (122°f) at sea level. Cooler temperatures are recommended in order to improve the reliability of the transmitter. At higher altitudes, der...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual cooling requirements page 4-4 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 table 4.1 and table 4.2 show the cooling requirements for the transmitter and power transformer, respectively, when operating with various continuous tone modulation levels. To determine the number of british thermal un...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual cooling requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 4-5 closed loop or forced air cooling systems intake requirements. Closed loop or forced air cooling systems can be used, so long as the air is well filtered to prevent dust and insects from entering the transmitter, and so...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual cooling requirements page 4-6 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 cooling system configuration especially in warmer climates, nautel recommends an air conditioned cooling system with ducted exhaust and free-air return. A split system air conditioner can be cost effective, provided the...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual cooling requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 4-7 figure 4.5: split system air conditioner examples.
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Nx100 pre-installation manual cooling requirements page 4-8 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 transformer cooling configuration the transmitter’s mains transformer is contained in an external cabinet and must also be cooled. If the transformer cabinet is located in the same room as the transmitter, you can inclu...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 5-1 section 5: electrical requirements this section describes electrical power and electrical protection requirements associated with the nx100 transmitter. This section includes the following topics: • electrical power ...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements page 5-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 table 5.1: approximate line currents for 600 v transformer (580 v ac - 620 v ac) table 5.2: approximate line currents for 480 v transformer (440 v ac - 520 v ac) table 5.3: approximate line currents for 380 v transfo...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 5-3 recommended configuration. Use a 4-wire wye (star) configuration, with the three phases balanced to ground. Ac power switch install an external ac power disconnect between the ac power source and the transmitter’s tr...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements page 5-4 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 secondary ac wiring the following information pertains to the wiring, cable connectors and cable tray support system, between the external power transformer cabinet and the main transmitter cabinets. Overview. See fi...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 5-5 wire type. For the three-phase secondary connections, a 535 mcm, tray rated diesel wire is required [available from nautel, part # wt04, vendor (anixter inc.) # 5n-5351-ft4]. This wire has been selected for various r...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements page 5-6 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 figure 5.2: cytolok cable connectors cable connectors. See figure 5.2 . For all interconnecting wiring between the transformer cabinet and transmitter cabinet, nautel uses a spring compression cable connector called ...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 5-7 cable tray. See figure 5.3. For all interconnecting wiring between the transformer cabinet and transmitter cabinet, nautel recommends (and can provide) a cable tray support system (nautel part # 207-8385-08, see tabl...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements page 5-8 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 table 5.4: cable tray parts kit (nautel # 207-8385-08) notes: • all parts prefixed by nautel part # hct are from vendor canadian electrical raceways. • all parts prefixed by nautel part # wt are from vendor anixter i...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 5-9 station reference ground see figure 5.1 . Install a station reference ground that provides a continuous, low impedance path to the earth. Connect the transmitter cabinet's designated safety ground point, the shield o...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual electrical requirements page 5-10 issue 3.2 2017-03-31.
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Issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 5-11 figure 5-3: nx100 standard cable tray system power transformer t1 transmitter 3 1 - ** ** - denotes item is cut to length on site * - install cable cleat kit every 1 m along horizontal rungs 8 9 10 * 5 - ** 6 - ** 7 - ** 1 - ** 3.
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Nx100 pre-installation manual rf output requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 6-1 section 6: rf output requirements this section describes requirements associated with the antenna and rf cabling to be used with the nx100 transmitter. Antenna considerations include the following: • rf output connect...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual rf output requirements page 6-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 insulator flashover. Surface flashovers along an insulator occur when there is an electrical breakdown in the gas (normally air) at its surface. The mechanism that triggers a flashover depends on the insulation surfac...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual rf output requirements issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 6-3 small radius conductors be careful when using small radius conductors to carry high rf voltages and currents. If the radius is too small it may cause a local corona, which can lead to a breakdown. Feedline testing tes...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual rf output requirements page 6-4 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 antenna system ensure that the antenna system meets or exceeds the standards specified in eia standard tr-101-a, paragraph 8(b) (see below for the specific requirement), with a normal impedance of 50 ohms at the carri...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning audio inputs issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 7-1 section 7: planning audio inputs the nx100 supports all current forms of am broadcasting. This section describes the requirements associated with the audio feeds to the transmitter. • analog inputs – balanced (mono) – ...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning audio inputs page 7-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 aes/ebu aes/ebu must be applied from an external source to analog aes/ebu xlr connector j10 or j11 on the control/interface pwb (a11a1). The external source must produce a level between -30 and 0 dbfs for 100% modulati...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning audio inputs issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 7-3 other considerations frequency synchronization signals you can apply a 10 mhz synchronization signal from an external source or using the optional gps sync pwb, which can be installed in the transmitter. Optional gps s...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning audio inputs page 7-4 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 figure 7.1: audio connections audio cable entry a1 control/interface pwb 10 mhz sync 1 pps sync i/q aes/ebu analog aes/ebu balanced analog audio.
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 8-1 section 8: planning control/monitor connections this section describes the types of control and monitoring for the nx100 transmitter. Consider this information and plan for the necessary requirements (wi...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections page 8-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 external system interlock you can connect an external system interlock to terminal block tb1 (terminals 1 through 4) of the control/interface pwb (a11a1), located on the exciter panel behind the front do...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 8-3 figure 8.1: external interlock and pdm inhibit circuits.
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections page 8-4 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 external pdm inhibit you can connect an external pdm inhibit to terminal block tb1 (terminals 5 through 8) of the control/interface pwb (a11a1), located on the exciter panel behind the front door. This c...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 8-5 remote inputs you can connect to up to 16 remote inputs, which allow you to remotely control various operational characteristics of the transmitter. Each input is mapped to a control that is user defined...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections page 8-6 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 table 8.2: remote inputs - remote interface pwb circuits remote input input terminal switch factory default channel factory default control 1 j7-8 01 2 j7-7 02 3 j7-6 03 4 j7-4 04 5 j7-3 05 6 j7-2 06 7 j...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 8-7 external switching circuit requirements the switching circuits for the remotely controlled functions must be the equivalent of a normally open (momentary) switch. The switches must be configured to opera...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections page 8-8 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 figure 8.3: differential input selected the normally open/momentarily closed switch should be located between the dc supply's negative output and the remote input. Backup control switches the remote inte...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 8-9 remote outputs up to 16 remote outputs, that indicate either the presence of various alarms or the status of operator controlled circuits, are available for remote monitoring on connectors j3, j4 and j5 ...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections page 8-10 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 table 8.3: remote outputs - selection options remote output description remote enabled status indicates the local/remote control status of the transmitter. Logic true if transmitter is in remote mode. L...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 8-11 table 8.4: remote outputs - remote interface pwb circuits remote output output terminal status led shorting jumper 1 j3-8 ds1 e1 2 j3-7 ds2 e2 3 j3-6 ds3 e3 4 j3-4 ds4 e4 5 j3-3 ds5 e5 6 j3-2 ds6 e6 7 j...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections page 8-12 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 analog outputs the transmitter provides sample signals that let you monitor transmitter performance. The sources of these analog outputs are pre-defined and configured at nautel. See table 8.5 for a lis...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 8-13 web based control an ethernet port is available on the sbc’s motherboard (a1u1) on the back of the control cabinet’s front door. This port allows a user with proper authentication to remotely control an...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections page 8-14 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 snmp control/monitoring snmp (simple network management protocol) is a request-response protocol where the client and agent communicate using binary packets. For nautel transmitters, snmp is used to com...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual planning control/monitor connections issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 8-15 nautel phone home phone home is a system developed by nautel that takes advantage of the vast amount of data collected by nautel transmitters by proactively sending information to nautel via the interne...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual parts and tools issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 9-1 section 9: parts and tools this section describes parts associated with the nx100 transmitter, and tools needed during installation and routine operation. Topics include: • parts supplied by nautel • parts not supplied by na...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual parts and tools page 9-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 documentation see “nx100 transmitter manuals” on page xii. Parts not supplied by nautel some parts and materials required to complete installation are not supplied by nautel. The parts you need vary with the installation req...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual parts and tools issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 9-3 tools for installation the tools you need during transmitter installation include the following: • digital voltmeter • philips screwdrivers, sizes #1 and #2 • pliers • wire cutters • slot screwdriver, 5 mm (3/16 inch) • metr...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual pre-installation assistance issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 10-1 section 10: pre-installation assistance nautel provides a number of support options to help you during pre-installation planning and preparation: • pre-installation consulting • installation and commissioning se...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual pre-installation assistance page 10-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 • the customer has prepared the rf coaxial cable – used to connect the transmitter to the antenna – and installed the required connector. The customer has also installed the rf coax- ial cable in place and conne...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual pre-installation assistance issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 10-3 on-site support if you require on-site assistance, nautel’s field support specialists can help you prepare your site, and ensure that your nx100 transmitter installation can proceed as quickly as possible. For m...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual pre-installation assistance page 10-4 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 nx series on-site or factory training this includes product overview, site and pre-installation, theory of operation, testing and adjustments, operating instructions, system-level troubleshooting, component-leve...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual pre-installation assistance issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 10-5 details extended warranty plans must be purchased prior to the expiration of original four-year warranty. One-year extended warranty plans add an additional year (12 months) of coverage after the end of the cust...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual list of terms issue 3.2 2017-03-31 page 11-1 section 11: list of terms this section defines some of the terms that are used in nautel documentation. Adc. Analog to digital converter. Aes-ebu. Audio engineering society/european broadcasting union (aes/ebu) is the name of...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual list of terms page 11-2 issue 3.2 2017-03-31 ne iboc. Nautel’s in-band-on-channel signal generator. See iboc. Required for nx series iboc installations. Pdm. Pulse duration modulation. Preset. A setting that controls power level, active exciter, and power scheduler stat...
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Nx100 pre-installation manual document: nhb-nx100-pre issue: 3.2 2017-03-31 nautel limited 10089 peggy’s cove road hackett’s cove, ns canada b3z 3j4 toll free: +1.877.6nautel (662.8835) (canada & usa only) or phone: +1.902.823.3900 or fax: +1.902.823.3183 nautel inc. 201 target industrial circle ban...