Nautel VS300 Quick Start Manual

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VS

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What You Need for Installation

4 x 20mm rack panel screw, 

black (M5 hardware)

14 x 8mm screw

(M4 hardware)

8 x nut 

(M4 hardware)

8 x flat washer

(M4 hardware)

8 x split washer 

(M4 hardware)

4 x 85.7 mm ferrite 

(Part # LP23)

1 x interlock jumper

(Part # 211-5060)

2 x rack mount assembly  

(4 pcs.)

Mounting the Transmitter

Connecting Program Input

Quick Start Guide

AES/EBU IN (A1J3)

MPX BAL/UNBAL IN (A1J7)

Connection

User Supplied Components

• XLR cable and connector  

            OR

• MPX cable and BNC connector

2 x rack slider assembly 

(4 pcs.)

Tools Needed for Installation of VS Transmitter (user supplied)

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VS300 and VS1 Issue 1.1, November, 2011

Audio Source

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4 x 38 mm ferrite  

(Part # LXP38)

Installation Kit

In the box — Transmitter mount (8pcs.)

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What’s in the box:

8 x 16mm rack screw 

(M5 hardware) 

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For Commissioning of Nautel VS300 or VS1 Transmitters

VS Series transmitter

Quick Start Guide

Technical manual set (CD)

Installation kit

Ancillary kit

Transmitter mounting brackets

and rails

Proof of performance

Safety notice

Deviation sheet (if applicable)

You will need the following (included with your VS Series transmitter) for installation.  Locate and set aside 

all parts before you begin.  Additional parts included with your transmitter are not utilized in the scope of 

this Quick Start Guide.

4 x rack panel washer, black 

(M5 hardware) 

a

 #1 and #2 Phillips head screwdrivers   

a

 7 mm nut driver (suitable for M4 hardware)

Rack Slider Assembly

Connecting RF Output 

and Ground

User Supplied Components

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7/8” EIA 

7/16 DIN

Your transmitter will be equipped with one of the following RF output connectors.

• Adequately rated RF feed line with appropriate termination 

connector

• Low impedance copper conductor (4” copper strap recommended)

• Hardware for 

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” EIA connector to RF OUT (if applicable)

1.  Install 85.7mm ferrite (part# LP23) x2 around RF feed line near transmitter end.

2.  Connect RF feed line to RF OUT connector. 

3.  Connect a continuous, low impedance copper conductor to ¼” 

threaded stud  (E1) located under AC INPUT receptacle. Secure 

copper conductor to E1 using pre-existing hardware on stud. 

4.  Ensure opposite end of low impedance copper conductor is securely 

connected to station reference ground.  

CAUTION: Do not allow conductor to contact the transmitter or 

host cabinet chassis at any point other than ¼” threaded stud (E1).

Feed audio input cable through 38 mm ferrite 

(Part # LXP38) x2.  If possible, make multiple 

turns of cable through ferrite.

For alternate audio input sources, please refer to the Installation Manual on  

the CD provided with your transmitter.

Installing Interlock

Install the interlock jumper (Part # 211-5060) between pins              

19 and 20 of the REMOTE I/O–A (A1J2A) connector.

Note: If your system is using this connection for remote control,  

pins 19 and 20 of your D-sub connector need to be connected via 

a suitable interlock circuit or jumper.  Also ensure 38mm ferrite 

(part# LXP38) x2 are installed around the remote cable near the 

transmitter end. If possible, make multiple turns of cable 

through ferrite.

Your VS transmitter contains an electrical interlock which can be 

used to externally disable RF.  You may defeat the interlock by 

installing the optional interlock jumper.

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WARNING:

  If a jumper is placed between external interlock pins 19 and 20   

of the Remote I/O-A (A1J2A) connector on the rear of the VS transmitter, safety 

features controlled by the external interlocks will be disabled.  A fail safe method 

of alerting personnel to this fact should be implemented.  Voltages which are 

dangerous to life will be present on the RF output stages and the                       

antenna system if the transmitter is turned on.

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Applying AC to transmitter

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Seperate slider assembly parts A and B by pressing the 

quick release button and pulling apart. 

Note:  Leave hardware finger 

tight to allow adjustment for rack 

depth in Step 3.

x4

x4

x8

x6

x4

x4

Note:  Rack not included with VS transmitter.  User supplied component.

Attach part A of the rack slider assembly 

to the rack mount assembly parts C and D.

Repeat for opposite side.  

Attach completed rack mount 

and slider assemblies to the rack.

Attach part B of the rack slider assembly to 

the transmitter.

Once mounted in the rack, secure the 

transmitter using supplied rack mount screws.

For instructions on setting up IP audio, refer to the back side of this guide.

Install nut retainers 

in these locations

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1 x 220V AC line cord

(Part # JN57)

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Feed AC line cord through 85.7mm ferrite

(Part # LP23) x2.  If possible make multiple

turns of line cord through ferrite.

4 x nut retainer 

(M5 hardware)

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Attach supplied AC line cord (Part # JN57).

Toggle POWER switch up to ‘I’ position to 

apply power.

MOUNTING DEPTH:  

VS

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: 22 1/2 inch min.   29 3/4  inch max.       VS

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: 27 1/4 inch min.   30 1/2 inch max. 

VS300 & VS1

Type N  

VS300 only

VS1 only

Refer to the VS Installation Manual on the provided CD if you require 

further details on any installation task.  Please ensure you have read the 

pre-installation manual and have prepared your transmitter site accordingly.  

Failure to do so may void your transmitter’s warranty.  All interfacing 

connections for the VS transmitter are located on the rear of the transmitter. 

See the safety notice before attempting to install your transmitter.

Default MPX input configuration is balanced (BAL).  Refer to                  

pre-installation manual to configure for unbalanced (UNBAL).