DEVA Broadcast SmartGen Micro Quick User Manual

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Quick User Guide

SmartGen Micro

Basic RDS/RBDS Encoder

BEFORE YOU USE THIS PRODUCT

In order to be able to enjoy all the benefits of owning your new

DEVA product, please verify first that the latest software and

firmware release were installed.

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recent software and firmware downloads, prior the installation.

DEVA Broadcast Limited is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.

for the most

This Quick user guide will make the installation of the RDS/RBDS Encoder SmartGen Micro quick and

easy. Applying these principles, you can simplify the process and save yourself extra time and effort. For

more information about the Safety precautions and the Operating environment recommendations
please refer to the complete User Manual.

STEP 1

1. Install the unit on its operation place;

2. Using the supplied Power adapter connect SmartGen Micro to the AC Power;

3. Configure the desired operating mode - sidechain or loop-through before the device is installed in the

signal path (For more information refer to Step 4 & Step 5);

4. Before connecting SmartGen Micro to other air-chain equipment, use the SmartGen Basic Encoder
Manager to confirm that the encoder is properly configured.;

5. In order to program the 'static' message registers and operating defaults, install the operating
software, before connecting the device to the computer (Refer to Step 2).

NOTE: We recommend testing the encoder with the controlling interface (computer, terminal, automation,

etc.) before SmartGen Micro joins the air chain. This will confirm whether the encoder is properly
initialized and two-way communication can be established.

STEP 2

Use the Installation file which can be found on the supplied CD or downloaded from

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www.devabroadcast.com/downloads;

2. Find SmartGen Micro folder and double click on the installation file to launch the Wizard;

3. Accept the default recommendations and select "Next>" in the end of each step;

4. When asked to place an icon on the Desktop of your computer, make sure that the check box is
enabled and click "Next> Finish";

5. Finally select NOT to launch the program.

STEP 3

Connect the front-panel USB port to the computer. A "New Hardware" notification will appear. Click

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on the Status balloon or proceed with the next step;

2. If an installation failure occur, a notification status will
appear. Close the status window and proceed with the next
step;

3. To start the Device manager go to Start> Control Panel>
Device Manager> Other devices;

4. Right click on "SmartGen" and select "Update Driver
Software". The Update Driver Wizard will appear;

5. Click on "Browse my computer for driver software" and
select the drivers folder (usually: C:\Program Files
\SmartGen Basic Encoders Manager \Drivers) then click
"OK" and "Next";

6. Windows® 7 will advise that this driver is 'unsigned'.
Disregard the message and click 'Install this driver software
anyway';

7. After the installation process is completed a notification
message will be displayed.

NOTE: During the installation process a USB RS-232 Emulation

will be made. Administrator rights might be needed in order for the USB drivers to be installed.
Upon completion of the USB installation process, the USB will be referred to as COM port. The
COM port number varies depending on the number of COM connections.

SmartGen Basic Manager Installation

USB Drivers Installation for Windows® 7

Connection

STEP 4

Sidechain operating mode

In order to derive timing information from the 19kHz stereo pilot, the rear-panel PILOT OR MPX

INPUT connector monitors the output of the stereo generator. When sidechain operation mode is chosen
the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT contains only the RDS sub carrier, the composite MPX signal is not routed
through SmartGen Micro. This operating mode preserves the multiplex signal integrity and assures
uninterrupted program transmission, in case of encoder failure event.

Originally SmartGen Micro is configured for sidechain operation.

"Sidechain" Encoder Connection

1. Connect a BNC 'T' adapter to the

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MPX OUTPUT

FM STEREO GENERATOR

composite/MPX output of the stereo
generator;

2. Using a suitable cable, connect one side

of the 'T' adapter directly to the wideband
(composite/ MPX) input of the FM exciter;

3. Using a suitable cable, connect the other

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USB

3

PILOT OR MPX

INPUT

RDS OR MPX

OUTPUT

SmartGen Micro

side of the 'T' adapter to the PILOT OR
MPX INPUT of SmartGen Micro;

4. Cable the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT of the

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FM EXCITER / TRANSMITTER

encoder to the second wide ban d
(subcarrier) input of the FM exciter.

NOTE: We strongly recommend the usage

of the Sidechain operating mode.

STEP 5

Loop-through operation mode

1 2 3

WIDEBAND INPUTS

If Loop-through operation mode is chosen, the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT includes the composite MPX

program signal to the RDS sub carrier. In loop-through mode the internal bypass relay will pass-through
the multiplex signal in case of an encoder power failure event.

"Loop-through" Encoder Connection

Connect the outpu t of the stereo

1.

MPX OUTPUT

FM STEREO GENERATOR

generator directly to the PILOT OR MPX
INPUT of SmartGen Micro;

2. Connect the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT of

the encoder to the composite/MPX
wideband input of the FM exciter.

USB

1

PILOT OR MPX

INPUT

RDS OR MPX

OUTPUT

SmartGen Micro

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1 2 3

WIDEBAND INPUTS

FM EXCITER / TRANSMITTER

STEP 6

SmartGen Basic Encoder Manager

Upon completion of the instillation process, a shortcut to the software will appear on the

desktop of your PC. A double click on the shortcut will open the main application window.

Most of the functions will be disabled. In order to enable them, a connection with the

device should be established.

See below the control window representation:

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STEP 7

Before connecting to SmartGen Micro
encoder, the software should be configured in
the proper communication mode:

1. Press the 'Settings' button, located on the

bottom-left part of the screen . Settings
dialog window will appear;

2. Click on the Refresh button and using the

drop down menu select the proper COM Port;

3. Press OK and exit the Settings Menu;

4. Press the Connect button placed on the

bottom left corner ;

5. The connection status is visible on the

bottom-right part of the screen .Once read,
the Hardware configuration will be visible and ready for editing.

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Communication Mode Configuration

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Please refer to the User manual for detailed information on

how to configure and explore your device.

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