DTC Communications PDTX5000 User Manual

COFDM Transmitter Module

Model Pd-TX-1000 1 Watt Output

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FCC information

The following information is provided as a
service to our law enforcement customers who
require a Part 90 station license for video
surveillance operations using the 2450 to

2483.5 MHz band.

You will need to provide two documents:

• Form 600 (the application form)

• Form 159 (the filing fee form)

Forms can be obtained from the FCC on their
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manual conventions

NOTE: Describes special issues you should
be aware of while using a particular function.

WARNING: Calls out situations in which
equipment could be damaged or a process
could be incorrectly implemented, but in
which operator safety is not a factor.

TIP: Describes application hints.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Start ............................................................................ 4-5

Complete These Steps ................................................................ 4

Thermal Issues ........................................................................... 4

Introduction ............................................................................... 6

Operation ............................................................................... 7

Using your Palladium Transmitter ................................................ 7

Changing your Transmitter Configuration .................................... 7

Components ........................................................................... 8-9

Programming ...................................................................... 10-15

System PC Controller Application Software .............................. 10

Getting Started .......................................................................... 10

Transmitter Control Application ................................................. 11

Specifications ..................................................................... 16-17

Warranty ............................................................................. 18

Contact Us ............................................................................. 19

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QUICK START

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Palladium Transmitter

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Complete these steps:

1 Connect the transmitter antenna to the SMA connector on the

Palladium unit (see photo left).

2 Attach a 12 VDC power source (such as a battery pack or AC power

adapter) to the power block as shown below. The input voltage range is
from 10 to 18 VDC.

NOTE: Device is polarity sensitive. Connect DC power only as shown
below; black to black (-), red to red (+).

3 Attach your camera video input (75 ohm composite video source in PAL

or NTSC) to the video RCA connector (see photo below).

4 Apply the necessary power to your camera and turn ON.

Heat Sink

Thermal Issues

Programming
Connector

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Palladium TX-1000
Modules feature a heat sink
for proper heat dissipation.
For optimal performance, do
not block air flow over the
fins of this heat sink.

5 When power is applied, the green RF LED turns ON. The channel

number LED also turns ON, representing the most recent channel
setting from the last time the transmitter was used. Push the RF button
to transmit.

6 If you need to change the operating channel, press the CONFIG button

to cycle through the 8 available channels indicated by the channel
number LEDs. Refer to the Programming section on page 10 for more
information on channel settings. When you change the channel
configuration, the RF transmission is automatically switched OFF to
prevent accidental interference. When you have selected the channel
you need, push the RF button for one second to start transmitting
again. The RF LED will turn ON.

NOTE: A red ALARM LED indicates that no video is connected.

Your Transmitter is now operational. Confirm its signal with your
Palladium Receiver.

NOTE: Eight Channel LEDs are located on the control panel.
If all 8 green LEDs are flashing, this indicates that your battery
source is low.

QUICK START

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INTRODUCTION

Palladium TX-1000

1 Watt Digital Transmitter

The Palladium Series of digital video transmitters provide exceptional video
quality in high multipath environments. They are ideal for use inside
buildings, in urban areas, and in other applications where multipath
would normally cause video tearing or breakup.

All Palladium Series transmitters are designed for spectrum-efficient 2.5
MHz channel spacing. Approximately 400 carriers are used to transmit
video and two channels of voice and data. Palladium transmitters may be
located on adjacent channels without a guard band. AES 128-bit
encryption ensures users of secure communications.

The Palladium 1000 is a small, modular transmitter with a 1W RF power
output. It’s ideal for OEM concealments and short to mid-range robotic
and UAV applications. The package is only 13” x 9” x 2.5”. Power consump­tion is 6 Watts. All connections are conveniently located. This device can be
powered with disposable batteries. The Palladium 1000 incorporates a
power amplifier bringing total power output to 1W.

NOTE: Use only Lithium batteries with this device.

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