Harris eCDi Technical Manual

TECHNICAL MANUAL

888-2517-001

eCDi ™

Enhanced Transmitter

Network Interface

Enhanced Transmitter

Network Interface

T.M. No. 888-2517-001

Rev H, January 3, 2005

Returns And Exchanges

Damaged or undamaged equipment should not be returned unless written approval and a Return Authorization is received from HARRIS Broadcast Communications Division. Special shipping instructions and coding will be provided to assure proper handling. Complete details regarding circumstances and reasons for return are to be included in the request for return. Custom equipment or special order equipment is not returnable. In those instances where return or exchange of equipment is at the request of the customer, or convenience of the customer, a restocking fee will be charged. All returns will be sent freight prepaid and properly insured by the customer. When communicating with HARRIS Broadcast Communications Division, specify the HARRIS Order Number or Invoice Number.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the equipment and preform a visual inspection to determine that no apparent damage was incurred during shipment. Retain the shipping materials until it has been determined that all received equipment is not damaged. Locate and retain all PACKING CHECK LISTs. Use the PACKING CHECK LIST to help locate and identify any components or assemblies which are removed for shipping and must be reinstalled. Also remove any shipping supports, straps, and packing materials prior to initial turn on.

Technical Assistance

HARRIS Technical and Troubleshooting assistance is available from HARRIS Field Service during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time). Emergency service is available 24 hours a day. Telephone 217/222-8200 to contact the Field Service Department or address correspondence to Field Service Department, HARRIS Broadcast Communications Division, P.O. Box 4290, Quincy, Illinois 62305-4290, USA. Technical Support by e-mail: tsupport@harris.com. The HARRIS factory may also be contacted through a FAX facility (217/221-7096).

Replaceable Parts Service

Replacement parts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the HARRIS Service Parts Department. Telephone 217/222-8200 to contact the service parts department or address correspondence to Service Parts Department, HARRIS CORPORATION, Broadcast Systems Division, P.O. Box 4290, Quincy, Illinois 62305-4290, USA. The HARRIS factory may also be contacted through a FAX facility (217/221-7096).

NOTE:

The # symbol used in the parts list means used with (e.g. #C001 = used with C001).

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Manual Revision History

eCDi ™ Technical Manual

REV. DATE ECN Pages Affected

Preliminary 02/17/2003 Created

Rev 0 08/14/2003 Manual Sent to Review Rev A 9/22/2003 Manual Released Rev B 10/31/2003 Added CD-1A note on page 2-4. Added page 2-21. Modified page

2-28 to reflect new features.

Rev C 11/13/2003 Added Sigma and Diamond Software requirements for connection

to eCDi, Pages 2-6 and 2-10.

Rev D 01/06/2004 Updated paragraph “2.4.5.3 Exciter Connections” for Platinum Z

FM and IBOC. Added Section 5, Interconnect Diagram. Changed Appendix A to Section 6 and Appendix B to Section 7 (this caused all Appendices to change designation, C becomes A etc). Added Appendices D, E, F and G. Added note on page 2-16 referring to Appendix G Platinum TV Monitor Board Upgrade.

Rev E 02/20/2004 Updated Sections 2, 3 and 4 to reflect the change in the

configuration port IP address and minor screen changes in software revisions 2.6.K and higher. Specifically pages 2-22, 2-25, 2-26, 227, 3-10, 3-11 and 4-1.

Rev F 03/30/2004 M10248 Added CE markings and FCC notifications to Title Pages. Added

note to pages 2-1 and 2-24 concerning use of shielded cable.

Rev G 12/14/2004 50632 Updated Configuration information and screens in Section 2, pages

2-34 and 2-36 thru 2-39. Also updated Firewall port information in Section 7. Minor corrections throughout the manual.

Rev H 01/03/2005 50767 Updated manual to include PowerCD (Display Unit/eCDi™).

Pages 1-2, 2-4, 2-21 and 7-4.

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Guide to Using Harris Parts List Information

The Harris Replaceable Parts List Index portrays a tree structure with the major items being leftmost in the index. The example below shows the Transmitter as the highest item in the tree structure. If you were to look at the bill of materials table for the Transmitter you would find the Control Cabinet, the PA Cabinet, and the Output Cabinet. In the Replaceable Parts List Index the Control Cabinet, PA Cabinet, and Output Cabinet show up one indentation level below the Transmitter and implies that they are used in the Transmitter. The Controller Board is indented one level below the Control Cabinet so it will show up in the bill of material for the Control Cabinet. The tree structure of this same index is shown to the right of the table and shows indentation level versus tree structure level.

Example of Replaceable Parts List Index and equivalent tree structure:

Replaceable Parts List Index Part Number Page

Table 7-1. Transmitter 994 9283 001 7-2 Table 7-2. Control Cabinet 992 9244 002 7-3 Table 7-3. Controller Board 992 8344 002 7-6 Table 7-4. PA Cabinet 992 9400 002 7-7 Table 7-5. PA Amplifier 994 7894 002 7-9 Table 7-6. PA Amplifier Board 992 7904 002 7-10 Table 7-7. Output Cabinet 992 9450 001 7-12

The part number of the item is shown to the right of the description as is the page in the manual where the bill for that part number starts. Inside the actual tables, four main headings are used:

Control Cabinet 992 9244 002

Controller Board 992 8344 002

Transmitter 994 9283 001

PA Cabinet 992 9400 002

PA Amplifier 992 7894 002

PA Amplifier Board 992 7904 002

Output Cabinet 992 9450 001

• Table #-#. ITEM NAME - HARRIS PART NUMBER - this line gives the information that corresponds to the

• Replaceable Parts List Index entry;

• HARRIS P/N column gives the ten digit Harris part number (usually in ascending order);

• DESCRIPTION column gives a 25 character or less description of the part number;

• REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS column 1) gives the reference designators for the item (i.e., C001, R102,

etc.) that corresponds to the number found in the schematics (C001 in a bill of material is equivalent to C1 on the schematic) or 2) gives added information or further explanation (i.e., “Used for 208V operation only,” or “Used for HT 10LS only,” etc.).

Inside the individual tables some standard conventions are used:

• A # symbol in front of a component such as #C001 under the REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS column

means that this item is used on or with C001 and is not the actual part number for C001.

• In the ten digit part numbers, if the last three numbers are 000, the item is a part that Harris has purchased and has

not manufactured or modified. If the last three numbers are other than 000, the item is either manufactured by Harris or is purchased from a vendor and modified for use in the Harris product.

• The first three digits of the ten digit part number tell which family the part number belongs to - for example, all

electrolytic (can) capacitors will be in the same family (524 xxxx 000). If an electrolytic (can) capacitor is found to have a 9xx xxxx xxx part number (a number outside of the normal family of numbers), it has probably been modified in some manner at the Harris factory and will therefore show up farther down into the individual parts list (because each table is normally sorted in ascending order). Most Harris made or modified assemblies will have 9xx xxxx xxx numbers associated with them.

The term “SEE HIGHER LEVEL BILL” in the description column implies that the reference designated part number will

show up in a bill that is higher in the tree structure. This is often the case for components that may be frequency determinant or voltage determinant and are called out in a higher level bill structure that is more customer dependent than the bill at a lower level.

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WARNING:

THE CURRENTS AND VOLTAGES IN THIS EQUIPMENT ARE DANGEROUS. PERSONNEL MUST AT ALL TIMES OBSERVE SAFETY WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REGULATIONS.

This manual is intended as a general guide for trained and qualified personnel who are aware of the dangers inherent in handling potentially hazardous electrical/electronic circuits. It is not intended to contain a complete statement of all safety precautions which should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.

The installation, operation, maintenance and service of this equipment involves risks both to personnel and equipment, and must be performed only by qualified personnel exercising due care. HARRIS CORPORATION shall not be responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper procedures or from the use of improperly trained or inexperienced personnel performing such tasks. During installation and operation of this equipment, local building codes and fire protection standards must be observed.

The following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards are recommended as reference:

- Automatic Fire Detectors, No. 72E

- Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers, No. 10

- Halogenated Fire Extinguishing Agent Systems, No. 12A

WARNING:

ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE OPENING COVERS, DOORS, ENCLOSURES, GATES, PANELS OR SHIELDS. ALWAYS USE GROUNDING STICKS AND SHORT OUT HIGH VOLTAGE POINTS BEFORE SERVICING. NEVER MAKE INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS, PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE WHEN ALONE OR WHEN FATIGUED.

Do not remove, short-circuit or tamper with interlock switches on access covers, doors, enclosures, gates, panels or shields. Keep away from live circuits, know your equipment and don’t take chances.

WARNING:

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ENSURE THAT POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED.

WARNING:

IF OIL FILLED OR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS ARE UTILIZED IN YOUR EQUIPMENT, AND IF A LEAK OR BULGE IS APPARENT ON THE CAPACITOR CASE WHEN THE UNIT IS OPENED FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL DOWN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE DEFECTIVE CAPACITOR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE A DEFECTIVE CAPACITOR WHILE IT IS HOT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A CASE RUPTURE AND SUBSEQUENT INJURY.

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FIRST-AID

Personnel engaged in the installation, operation, maintenance or servicing of this equipment are urged to become familiar with first-aid theory and practices. The following information is not intended to be complete first-aid procedures, it is a brief and is only to be used as a reference. It is the duty of all personnel using the equipment to be prepared to give adequate Emergency First Aid and there by prevent avoidable loss of life.

Treatment of Electrical Burns

1. Extensive burned and broken skin a. Cover area with clean sheet or cloth. (Cleanest available cloth

article.)

b. Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of

clothing, or apply any salve or ointment.

c. Treat victim for shock as required. d. Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible. e. If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.

NOTE:

If medical help will not be available within an hour and the victim is conscious and not vomiting, give him a weak solution of salt and soda: 1 level teaspoonful of salt and 1/2 level teaspoonful of baking soda to each quart of water (neither hot or cold). Allow victim to sip slowly about 4 ounces (a half of glass) over a period of 15 minutes. Discontinue fluid if vomiting occurs. (Do not give alcohol.)

2. Less severe burns - (1st & 2nd degree) a. Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleanest available

cloth article.

b. Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of

clothing, or apply salve or ointment.

c. Apply clean dry dressing if necessary. d. Treat victim for shock as required. e. Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.

f. If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.

REFERENCE: ILLINOIS HEART ASSOCIATION AMERICAN RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID AND PERSONAL SAFETY MANUAL (SECOND EDITION)

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NOTE:

its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-

when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Finnish

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Bij deze verklaart HARRIS Broadcast Communications dat deze

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Spanish Por medio de la presente HARRIS Broadcast Communications

Portuguese

Hereby, HARRIS Broadcast Communications declares that this eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

HARRIS Broadcast Communications vakuuttaa täten että eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface tyyppinen laite on direktiivin

1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart HARRIS Broadcast Communications dat het toestel eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Par la présente HARRIS Broadcast Communications déclare que l'appareil eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Par la présente, HARRIS Broadcast Communications déclare que ce eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables Härmed intygar HARRIS Broadcast Communications att denna eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Undertegnede HARRIS Broadcast Communications erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF Hiermit erklärt HARRIS Broadcast Communications, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt HARRIS Broadcast Communications die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)

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Con la presente HARRIS Broadcast Communications dichiara che questo eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

declara que el eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

HARRIS Broadcast Communications declara que este eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface stá conforme com os

requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

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Table of Contents

Section 1

Introduction

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

eCDi™ and the PowerCD™ Transmitter . . . . . . . 1-2

Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

eCDi™ Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Web GUI (Graphical User Interface) . . . . . . . . . 1-5

SNMP Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Level 1 / Level 2 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Remote Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Section 2

Installation & Setup

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Detailed Installation Procedures by Transmitter. . 2-4

SigmaCD Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Sigma Main Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

DiamondCD Series™ Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

DiamondCD Main Controller Setup . . . . . . . 2-10

Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

PlatinumCD and Platinum Analog TV Transmitters2-

Mounting and AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Platinum TV Transmitter Settings . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Ranger Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Mounting and AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Platinum Z FM and IBOC Transmitters. . . . . . 2-18

Mounting and AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Atlas Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Atlas Digital Mounting and AC Power . . . . . 2-20

Atlas Analog Mounting and AC Power. . . . . .2-20

Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

PowerCD™ Digital UHF Transmitter . . . . . . . . .2-21

APEX Exciter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Setting APEX IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

CD-1A Electronic Serial Number Reset. . . . . . . .2-24

Initial Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

eCDi™ Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28

Apply Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

Backing Up the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Restoring a Configuration File. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Reset Computer IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Section 3

Operation

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Logging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Browser Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Fault Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Meter Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Web GUI Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Title Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Control Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Fault Log / Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Monitoring Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Monitoring Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

GUI Navigation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Performance Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Performance Summary Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Performance Faults Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Performance Meters Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

EVM / SNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

BenchMarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

View Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Details Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Performance Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

CD-1A RTAC Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

APEX RTAC Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

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Section 4

Software Updates

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Updating the eCDi™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Before Starting.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Section 5

Interconnect Diagram

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Section 6

SNMP Connectivity

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

SNMP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Downloading the MIBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

General MIB Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

MIB Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Supported MIBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Section 7

Network Firewall Setup

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Firewall Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Optional Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

PowerCD™ IP address and Port Settings . . . . . . 7-4

Appendix A

SigmaCD Fault and

Meter Log Reference

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Fault Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

Meter Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8

Appendix B

DiamondCD Fault and

Meter Log Reference

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Fault Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

Meter Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7

Appendix C

Atlas Fault and

Meter Log Reference

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Fault Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Meter Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

Appendix D

Ranger Fault and

Meter Log Reference

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Fault Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

Meter Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-6

Appendix E

Platinum TV Fault and

Meter Log Reference

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

Fault Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

Meter Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6

Appendix F

Platinum Z Fault and

Meter Log Reference

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Fault Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

Meter Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-9

Appendix G

Platinum TV Monitor Board Upgrade

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1

Upgrading Early Monitor Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-2

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2

Required Installation Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2

Installing Firmware and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3

Control Activation Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-5

Jumper Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-5

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Section 1 Introduction

Legal Notice Before using the screens and programs associated with this product you acknowledge that such are protected under the United States

and international copyright laws; the programs may be used only as

authorized under the terms of license from Harris Corporation and

its licensors, and that you are informed as to such license terms.

1.1 Introduction

eCDi™ is a Transmitter Network Interface appliance that provides a network connection for control and monitoring of Harris transmitters that have a serial connection port. Transmitters supported include:

Sigma CD

• Diamond CD

• Platinum CD

• Platinum (Analog)

WARNING:

ECDI™ IS A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHOULD TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO DISABLE THE ECDI™ DURING TRANSMITTER MAINTENANCE. SPECIFICALLY, THE TRANSMITTER SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE REMOTE DISABLE (LOCAL) MODE BEFORE SERVICING. ALWAYS DISCONNECT PRIMARY POWER BEFORE SERVICING EQUIPMENT.

• Platinum Z FM/IBOC

• Atlas Digital (DVB-T)

• Atlas Analog

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1.2 eCDi™ and the PowerCD™ Transmitter

For the Harris PowerCD Digital UHF Transmitter, the eCDi™ has been modified to include a local GUI touchscreen interface in addition to its normal networking capabilities. In the PowerCD transmitter the eCDi™ is the local transmitter control interface using the attached 12" VGA touchscreen and has been renamed the "Display Unit." This means that the eCDi™ provides both local and remote control for the PowerCD transmitter.

The PowerCD transmitter will have a Display Unit (an eCDi™) in the Driver Cabinet for system control and monitoring and one in each PA cabinet for individual cabinet control and monitoring.

Information in this manual covers the basic setup and operation of the remote networking side of the Display Unit (eCDi™). Operation of the Local GUI screens, mounted on the front of the transmitter Display Units, is covered in the PowerCD Transmitter Operators manual 888-2574-001.

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Also note that the PowerCD Display Unit (eCDi™) is a 2 rack unit high box (standard eCDi™ is 1 rack unit) but uses the same software as all other eCDi™ units.

PowerCD

Driver

Cabinet

PowerCD Display Unit (modified eCDi™)

Local Transmitter touchscreen display. Detailed operation of these screens is covered in the PowerCD Transmitter Operators Manual 888-2574-001.

Figure 1-1 PowerCD™ Display Unit (modified eCDi™)

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1.3 Hardware

• 1U device mounted in or near the transmitter control cabinet.

NOTE:

Due to the limitation of the length of the serial cables (50ft) that connect to the transmitter, the eCDi™ hardware must be mounted within the reach of the maximum 50 ft. serial cables.

• Single Board Computer. Includes a 20GB hard drive, 4 port internal ethernet switch

and power supply.

• 1 ethernet port mounted on the front of the unit for configuration and utility monitor-

ing. Eliminates the need to access the rear of the unit after installation.

• 1 ethernet port mounted on the rear for connection to the station LAN or WAN.

• 3 ethernet ports mounted on the rear for permanent interconnect to transmitters and

exciters that have an ethernet interface (RJ-45).

• 2 serial ports mounted on the rear for connection to transmitters and exciters with a

serial interface.

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Figure 1-2 eCDi™ Hardware Front Panel

This port connects to the Station LAN or WAN or possibly a LAN modem if network connection does not exist at the site.

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Uplink jumper. This jumper should be installed from the LAN connection to the

Figure 1-3 eCDi Connections

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1.4 Features

Web GUI Interface - The Web GUI interface allows access to transmitter control, status and logging for any of the supported transmitters via a standard web browser interface (Netscape or IE). The only other software required is a Java plugin and it is downloaded from the eCDi™ the first time a computer accesses the unit.

Performance Monitoring - An optional software upgrade provides for performance monitoring of DTV transmitters by networking an embedded version of the CD-EYE™ application.

Common Interface - The Web GUI creates a common display platform for all transmitters. This allows immediate understanding of transmitter control and monitoring regardless of the transmitter model.

Fault Logging - The fault log will hold up to 1000 events, is viewable on-line or can be downloaded to Microsoft Excel or another common spreadsheet program.

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Meter Logging - Meter logging occurs periodically at a customer configured time

interval. The Meter log will hold up to 1000 events and can be downloaded to Microsoft Excel or another common spreadsheet program.

Email Notification - faults and warnings are automatically sent to a customer configured email address.

SNMP Agent - provides for connection to the Harris Broadcast Manager (HBM)or RECON remote control system. It can also be connected, in a limited form, to other non-Harris based SNMP Network Managers. For more information about SNMP connectivity see " Section 6 SNMP Connectivity".

Remote Software Updates and Upgrades - eCDi™ uses In-System Programming (ISP) that allows remote loading of software updates and upgrades. For more information on ISP, see " Section 4 Software Updates".

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1.5 eCDi™ Interfaces

eCDi™ allows access to transmitter control and monitoring via the following interfaces:

• Web GUI

• SNMP Agent

• WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) via Cell Phone

1.5.1 Web GUI (Graphical User Interface)

The Web GUI allows broadcasters to control and monitor their transmitter(s) through a standard web browser (Netscape or IE) from anywhere network access is available. This is the standard interface supplied with all eCDi™ units. An example of the Web GUI main screen is shown in Figure 1-4. This main menu structure and layout is basically the same for all transmitters, allowing operators to only have to learn one type of interface for multiple types of transmitters. Actual readings and control buttons available will be determined by the transmitter application. For more information on the Web GUI see " Section 3 Operation".

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Figure 1-4 Web GUI Interface Example

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1.5.2 SNMP Agent

The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Agent in eCDi™ provides network connectivity using the Harris Broadcast Manager (HBM). HBM is a network manager application that allows the centralized control and monitoring of multiple transmitters and sites, but does not come with eCDi™. For more information on SNMP control and the eCDi™, see " Appendix A SigmaCD Fault and Meter Log Reference".

NOTE:

The eCDi can also be accessed by other non-Harris SNMP Network Managers. In this case, the MIB (Management Information Base) is a common MIB that is used by nearly all Harris transmitters. A second “Extended” MIB exists and is exclusively used by the Harris Broadcast Manager.

1.6 Level 1 / Level 2 Functionality

eCDi™ has 2 levels of software functionality that can be used with either the Web GUI or the SNMP connection using the HBM Network Manager:

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a. Level 1 - Transmitter Remote Status Monitoring and Control. This allows

monitoring and control of virtually all transmitter parameters (limited to the information that is available on the serial port of the transmitter). For most of the listed transmitters, if it is available locally at the transmitter, it will be available via the Web GUI. This level of functionality is included on all eCDi™ units.

b. Level 2 (optional upgrade) - Performance Monitoring and Control (only

available for DTV transmitters). This is an integrated form of the CD-EYE, 8VSB monitoring software and is an optional add-on to the base Level 1 software. This allows performance monitoring of DTV transmitters with either CD-1A or APEX exciters. Parameters to be monitored include:

1. Spectral Emissions - Equivalent to a spectrum analyzer plot of the system

output. Used to confirm compliance with FCC DTV emission mask.

2. EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) and SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) mea-

surements and the Eye Diagram.

3. Constellation Diagram - This is an I (symbol) versus Q plot. Can be used to

show amplifier non-linearity.

4. RTAC (Real Time Adaptive Correction) Linear Correction - This plot

shows the gain and phase correction employed for linear distortions (Frequency response and Group delay) versus the frequency across the channel.

5. RTAC Non-Linear Correction (APEX exciter only) - This plot will display

the AM-AM and AM-PM correction employed for non-linear distortions in the amplifier chain.

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1.7 Security

eCDi™ provides password protection using 3 levels of security functionality:

1. Engineer - allows access to all functions

2. Operator - allows access to all status monitoring but limits transmitter

3. Monitor - allows access to all status monitoring with no control capability.

CAUTION:

OVERALL NETWORK SECURITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. INTEGRATION OF THE UNIT SHOULD BE BEHIND THE CUSTOMERS FIREWALL WITH ACCESS THROUGH A VPN (VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK). SEE " SECTION 7 NETWORK FIREWALL SETUP" FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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control and configuration.

1.8 Downloading the Manual

The electronic version of this manual is available as a download from the eCDi™ Help menu. See "3.4 Browser Menus" on page 3-4 for more information.

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1.9 Remote Computer Requirements

The following lists the minimum recommended requirements for a remote computer that will be used to access the eCDi™ via the WEB Browser interface.

Hardware:

• Pentium III 400 MHz (Intel PIII+-compatible, 1GHz+ recommended)

• 128MB RAM (256MB or more recommended)

• 75MB of available hard drive space

• Mouse (mouse-wheel recommended)

• 28.8k modem (56k modem recommended or high speed TCP/IP network if

available)

• SVGA monitor running in at least 800x600 resolution

• SVGA Video card (hardware acceleration with Direct3D driver support

recommended)

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Operating System

• Windows 98 (1st edition) or newer

• Windows ME

• Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 or newer

• Windows XP

Web Browser

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher with default security permissions

• Netscape 7.0 or higher

NOTE:

Microsoft DirectX 7.0 or later is highly recommended (comes pre-installed on Windows 2000 and Windows XP).

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Section 2 Installation & Setup

2.1 Introduction

The information contained in this section is intended to explain the following:

• Hardware installation of the eCDi™ unit into a transmitter/control cabinet or

into a standard 19" rack.

• Connection of all required cables between the eCDi™ unit and the

transmitter and exciters and to the station LAN or WAN.

• Setup and configuration of the eCDi™ unit for connection to the station

LAN or WAN to provide Web GUI access.

CAUTION:

OVERALL NETWORK SECURITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. INTEGRATION OF THE UNIT SHOULD BE BEHIND THE CUSTOMERS FIREWALL WITH ACCESS THROUGH A VPN (VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK).

NOTE:

For SNMP connection to a network manager such as the Harris Broadcast Manager, refer to " Section 6 SNMP Connectivity" after installing the eCDi™. Use of the Web Browser interface is discussed in " Section 3 Operation".

IMPORTANT:

All ethernet cables connected to the eCDi™ should be shielded twisted pair (STP) category 5 (Cat 5) cable. All cables supplied with the eCDi™ are shielded.

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2.2 Hardware Installation

The eCDi™ fits in a standard 19" equipment rack or can be installed in a transmitter or transmitter control cabinet if there is adequate room. Installation is a simple matter of securing the front panel using 4 rack screws. Once eCDi™ is installed, the only port that maintenance personnel will normally need access is the ethernet port on the front of the unit for setup/configuration.

CAUTION:

DUE TO THE LIGHT WEIGHT OF THE UNIT AND THE LOCATION OF THE FANS, NO REAR SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR RACK MOUNTING. THE ECDI™ SHOULD NOT BE USED TO SUPPORT ANY WEIGHT OTHER THAN ITS OWN.

IMPORTANT:

If the eCDi™ is mounted outside the transmitter, it must be mounted within reach of the maximum 50ft serial cables that connect to the transmitter and exciter(s).

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Configuration Port

Figure 2-1 eCDi™ Front Panel

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2.3 Connection Overview

The following connections will need to be made to make the eCDi™ work:

NOTE:

Detailed information concerning the following connections is given in the individual transmitter install procedures later in this section. See "2.4 Detailed Installation Procedures by Transmitter" on page 2-4.

a. AC Power - eCDi™ is powered from a standard ac wall cord, 110/220Vac (auto-

switching). Do not turn the eCDi on at this time.

b. A short ethernet jumper cable is provided with the eCDi™. It connects the com-

puter LAN port to the Uplink port of the internal 5 port switch. It must be connected in the position shown in Figure 2-2. This is the hardware or transmitter LAN side of the eCDi™.

NOTE:

For security reasons, the LAN port must never be connected to an outside network. These are only to be used for connection to equipment or for local configuration of the eCDi™ itself.

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c. The leftmost Ethernet connection is the WAN connection. This should be con-

nected to the Station LAN or WAN or possibly a LAN modem if the only connection to the site is via dial-up phone line. For more information on setting IP addresses for this port see "2.8 eCDi™ Configuration" on page 2-26.

d. XMTR (male D connector) connects to the transmitter controller serial port. e. Exciter (male D connector) is for serial connection to CD-1A exciters in DTV

transmitters. To connect 2 exciters, this cable must have a “Y” adaptor installed.

f. The 2 Ethernet connections labeled EX1 and EX2 will be connected primarily to

exciters with ethernet ports, such as APEX™.

This port connects to the Station LAN or WAN or possibly a LAN modem if network connection does not exist at the site.

Uplink jumper. This jumper should be installed from the LAN connection to the Uplink port of the internal 5 port switch.

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel Connection Summary

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2.4 Detailed Installation Procedures by Transmitter

For AC power, serial and Ethernet connections refer to the appropriate transmitter procedure in the following paragraphs.

(If you are viewing this document in pdf format, then click on the desired link below)

"2.4.1 SigmaCD Transmitter" on page 2-5

"2.4.2 DiamondCD Series™ Transmitter" on page 2-9

"2.4.3 PlatinumCD and Platinum Analog TV Transmitters" on page 2-13

"2.4.4 Ranger Transmitter" on page 2-17

"2.4.5 Platinum Z FM and IBOC Transmitters" on page 2-18

"2.4.6 Atlas Transmitter" on page 2-20 (Analog or Digital)

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"2.4.7 PowerCD™ Digital UHF Transmitter" on page 2-21

IMPORTANT:

If the eCDi™ is to be connected to one or more APEX exciters, then also be sure to see "2.5 APEX Exciter Setup" on page 2-22.

IMPORTANT:

If you are connecting the eCDi™ to a CD-1A, 8-VSB exciter, see "2.6 CD-1A

Electronic Serial Number Reset" on page 2-24.

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TCP/IP port

(actually Com 3 from the

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2.4.1 SigmaCD Transmitter

2.4.1.1 AC Power

If the eCDi™ is installed in the SigmaCD control cabinet, then it can be plugged into the already present UPS (Un-interruptible Power Supply) near the bottom front of the cabinet. Be careful not to un-plug the local transmitter control GUI computer that is plugged in here.

2.4.1.2 Transmitter Serial Connection

Connect the serial port labeled “XMTR” on the eCDi™ to J6 (Harris Protocol #1) or J7 (Harris Protocol #2) on the System I/O Board. A 50ft serial cable labeled “XMTR” is provided in the cable kit.

System I/O Board

Rear View

Figure 2-3 SigmaCD Serial Connections on System I/O Board

Make sure the dipswitches, S4 or S5 (depending on the port being connected) on the front side of the System I/O Board are set for a direct computer connection, as shown in Figure 2-4. Only switches 3 and 4 should be ON (in the up position).

local GUI computer). Do not use this port for eCDi™.

J6 and J7 also called HP1 and HP2 (Harris Protocol). Either of these ports can be used for connection to eCDi™. Both ports are configurable for DTE (Tx and Rx swapped) or DCE (Tx and Rx thru).

Do not change. Switches set for ISP to Cabinet Controller

4 5 678

2 3

Not used for eCDi™

4 5 678

2 3

4 8

2 3

5 6

These settings assume a pin for pin cable

J5 - TCP\IP

J6 - Harris Protocol #1

J7 - Harris Protocol #2

Figure 2-4 SigmaCD System I/O Board, Serial Port Switch Settings

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2.4.1.3 Sigma Main Controller Setup

2.4.1.3.1 Sigma Software Requirements:

The SigmaCD transmitter has four (4) separate pieces of software/firmware which must be at the following levels or higher before the eCDi™ can be connected:

• GUI Program Software for Windows® - GUI Version 5.0.0 (or higher)

• Main Controller Firmware - Version 3.0 (or higher)

• Amplifier Interface Board Firmware - Version 1.11 (or higher)

• IPA Module Firmware - Version 2.14 (or higher)

NOTE:

The most important one of the above is the Main Controller firmware but the transmitter software/firmware is a package and all 4 should be updated to the most current release levels at the same time. Failure to update all 4 to the levels on the upgrade disk or CD could cause operational conflicts.

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To check the Firmware revision levels on the transmitter see the Introduction section of the Sigma Software manual, 888-2469-001. Complete upgrade procedures are also located in the software manual. Section 1 explains how to upgrade the GUI program, while Section 3 explains how to do the ISP (In-System Programming) to update the Main Controller, Amp Interface and IPA Module.

2.4.1.3.2 Main Controller Dipswitch Settings:

To deactivate the Main Controller password requirement (necessary for eCDi™ connection) set the S2 dipswitch on the transmitter Main Controller Board as follows:

• If eCDi™ is being connected to HP1 (J6), set S2-7 to ON

• If eCDi™ is being connected to HP2 (J7), set S2-8 to ON

NOTE:

If Remote GUI connection is not being used it is also recommended that the Remote Access password in the Local GUI computer be set to Null (clear the password and press enter). See the SigmaCD Software Manual for more information.

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2.4.1.4 Exciter Connections

APEX Exciters

To connect the eCDi™ to an APEX™ exciter requires a standard ethernet cable (not cross-over) with RJ-45 connectors on each end. Two (2) 50ft ethernet cables labeled EX1 and EX2 have been provided. Connect the exciter(s) to the RJ-45 ports on the back of the eCDi™ labeled EX1 and EX2 in Figure 2-2.

IMPORTANT:

The IP address and Subnet mask must also be set up in the APEX exciter. See

"2.5 APEX Exciter Setup" on page 2-22.

NOTE:

When routing the ethernet cable to the back of the exciter, make sure to follow the cable supports and wiring harness to allow the exciters to be pulled completely out the front to the extent of the rack slides. Cable ties have been provided to secure the cables to prevent damage when the exciter is pulled out for service.

CD-1A Exciters

CD-1A exciters connect to the eCDi™ via serial port. Connect the provided 50ft serial cable labeled “EXCITER” to the serial port labeled “EXCITER” on the eCDi™. Route the cable into the back of the GUI control cabinet in the transmitter. This cable connects to the provided Y adaptor in the transmitter control cabinet. The Y adaptor allows 2 exciters to be connected to the eCDi™ on the same serial port. Connection of the Y adaptor cable depends on the age of the control cabinet. Both types of cabinet are covered on the next page.

NOTE:

The exciters can both be connected to the same serial cable because they only have access to the serial port if they are the active or ON-AIR exciter in the transmitter.

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There are 2 versions of Control Cabinet for the SigmaCD transmitter.

a. In the newer style cabinet the exciter serial

connections are already extended to the Customer I/O panel in the top rear area of the Control Cabinet. Connect the “Y” splitter cable to the Exciter A and Exciter B connections (both are male D connectors) on the Customer I/O Panel and then connect the eCDi™ serial cable (female to male) to the “Y” cable as shown in Figure 2-5 (at right).

b. In older style cabinets, the exciter serial port

extension cables connect to the System I/O Board behind the customer I/O Panel, see Figure 2-6A. In this case, disconnect the 2 serial cables, labeled 76 and 77 (both are male D connectors), from the System I/O Board and connect the “Y” cable directly to the end of the serial cables. Two (2) standoff kits are provided to allow the exciter cables and the Y adaptor to be connected together. Then connect the eCDi™ serial cable (female to male) to the “Y” connector. The completed assembly is shown in Figure 2-6B.

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Figure 2-5 Serial Connection

Y Adaptor with Stand-offs

for Dual CD-1A Exciters

(newer style cabinet)

1. Remove cables from System I/O Board.

2. Add stand-off kits to the Y adaptor cable and connect to the exciter cables that were just removed.

3. Connect Y adaptor to eCDi™ Exciter cable.

(A)

(B)

Figure 2-6 Serial Connection for Dual CD-1A Exciters (older cabinets)

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