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RDS300/RDS500/RDS1000

DYNAMIC RDS ENCODERS KVARTA

USER’S MANUAL

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. About KVARTA Ltd. .................................................................................................................. 4

1.2. About RDS and RBDS ............................................................................................................... 4

1.3. Functions of RDS/RBDS. .......................................................................................................... 5

1.4. WHAT ABOUT U.S.? ................................................................................................................. 7

1.5. A FEW WORDS ABOUT PS AND RT .......................................................................................... 7

2. Dynamic RDS Encoder Kvarta .......................................................................................................... 8

2.1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................... 8

2.2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE RDS ENCODER .................................................................. 9

3. GETTING CONNECTED ....................................................................................................................... 10

3.1. CONFIGURING ‘LOOP THROUGH’ OR ‘SIDE CHAIN’ MODE ........................................................ 10

3.2. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 10

3.3. CONNECTION TO THE BROADCAST CHAIN ................................................................................. 11

3.4. SYNCHONIZING THE RDS SUBCARRIER ....................................................................................... 11

3.5. SETTING THE RDS LEVEL ............................................................................................................. 12

3.6. LED Indication ............................................................................................................................. 12

4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION ............................................................................................... 13

4.1. COMMUNICATING THROUGH THE CONSOLE AND COM PORTS ........................................... 13

4.2. COMMUNICATING VIA TCP/IP ............................................................................................... 14

5. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................. 15

5.1. BROADCASTING TRAFFIC DATA (TMC)* ................................................................................ 15

5.2. BROADCASTING OPEN DATA APPLICATIONS (ODA)* ............................................................ 15

5.3. PAGING APPLICATIONS*........................................................................................................ 16

5.4. BROADCASTING ACCURATE TIME ......................................................................................... 17

6. USING THE UECP PROTOCOL ............................................................................................................. 18

6.1. ABOUT UECP ............................................................................................................................... 18

6.2. UECP AND THE RDS1000 ............................................................................................................ 18

6.3. UECP COMMANDS AND FUNCTIONS* ....................................................................................... 19

7. RDS GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................... 20

APPENDIX A – PTY, PTYN ....................................................................................................................... 23

APPENDIX B – HOW TO SET UP THE RDS1000 FOR PS NAME OR RADIO TEXT SCROLLING ................. 24

A. UECP configuration. (Expert only) ................................................................................................. 25

B. ASCII configuration. ....................................................................................................................... 26

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APPENDIX C - RDS300/RDS500/RDS1000 ASCII COMMAND SET ......................................................... 29

C.1. HELP COMMANDS ................................................................................................................. 29

C.2. RDS SYSTEM COMMANDS ..................................................................................................... 29

C.3. DSN AND PSN CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................ 30

C.4. Dynamic PS COMMANDS ...................................................................................................... 31

C.5. EON COMMANDS* ................................................................................................................ 32

C.6. ODA COMMANDS* ................................................................................................................ 32

C.7. CLOCK COMMANDS ............................................................................................................... 32

C.8. PAGING COMMANDS* .......................................................................................................... 33

C.9. SCHEDULER COMMANDS* .................................................................................................... 33

C.10. NETWORK COMMANDS .................................................................................................... 34

C.11. COMMUNICATION COMMANDS ....................................................................................... 34

C.12. RT+ COMMANDS* ............................................................................................................. 35

C.13. MONITORING COMMANDS* ............................................................................................. 35

C.14. SNMP COMMANDS* ......................................................................................................... 36

C.15. SPECIAL COMMANDS ........................................................................................................ 36

* Depends on the model RDS300/RDS500/RDS1000

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. About KVARTA Ltd.

For more than 20 years, Kvarta has been developing products for Broadcasters and CATV providers. Our solutions are used by major radio and television broadcasters and regulatory agencies.

Broadcast is our passion. We understand your challenges and have designed many solutions perfectly adapted to your needs. These include RDS encoders, FM Radio monitors and CATV systems.

KVARTA has a reputation for excellence and innovation among its clients and partners.

1.2. About RDS and RBDS

RDS, or Radio Data System, was developed in Europe in the mid 1980s. It is a method of broadcasting a low rate data stream on an FM stations’ 57 KHz subcarrier. In many countries around the world, RDS can actually control the receiver in a car, switching it from frequency to frequency as the vehicle travels; much like a cellular phone switches from tower to tower. In this mode, a traveler can journey from one end of a country to another while listening to the same radio program, even though his radio may seamlessly tune dozens of separate frequencies along the way. RDS can even cause a receiver to interrupt a CD that is playing to tune in a traffic report, if that is what the listener desires.

The current standards of European RDS broadcasting are reflected in the CENELEC standard EN 50067, which is available on line for research and review, at http://www.rds.org.uk

The KVARTA RDS1000 conforms to all standards and specifications of EN 50067.

RBDS, or Radio Broadcast Data System, is the American standard of RDS data broadcasting, first introduced into the US in 1993. A significant upgrade of the standards came about in 1998, leaving us with the standards we have as of this writing (2009). These standards, collectively known as NRSC-4, are available on line at http://www.nrscstandards.org

The data rate for RBDS is small, by today’s broadband and T1 standards. The overall data rate is less than 1,200 bits per second. A significant number of those bits are used for error correction, so the usable data rate is a mere 730 bits per second. The data is transmitted in 32 separate ‘groups’, which are labeled 0A, 0B, 1A, etc. up to group 15B. The purpose of each separate group of data is rigidly defined, to allow the receivers to know where to ‘look’ for a particular piece of data, and to allow the most flexibility and possibility of future expansion. Here is a short description of the use of each of the thirty two groups. If you didn’t already know, ODA stands for Open Data :

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Group

Description

Group

Description

Basic tuning and switching information

Traffic Message Channel or ODA

Basic tuning and switching information

Open Data Applications

Program Item Number and slow labeling codes

Emergency Warning System or ODA

Program Item Number

Open Data Applications

Radiotext only

10A

Program Type Name

Radiotext only

10B

Open Data Applications

Applications Identification for ODA

11A

Open Data Applications

11B

Open Data Applications

Clock-time and date

12A

Open Data Applications

12B

Open Data Applications

Transparent Data Channels or ODA

13A

Enhanced Radio Paging or ODA

Transparent Data Channels or ODA

13B

Open Data Applications

In House applications or ODA

14A

Enhanced Other Networks information only

In House applications or ODA

14B

Enhanced Other Networks information only

Radio Paging or ODA

15A

Undefined

Open Data Applications

15B

Fast switching information only

The KVARTA RDS/RBDS RDS1000 encoder is designed to be fully compatible with both the European and American standards, and broadcast of any or all of the data groups is fully user selectable, to allow the broadcaster to tailor the RBDS data stream to fit their needs.

1.3. Functions of RDS/RBDS.

RDS is a powerful tool for communicating within a network of transmitters, and controlling and programming the receivers tuned to that network. Although the functions of RDS are almost too numerous to detail, these are the primary types of data transmitted over RDS/RBS.

1. The PI, or Program Identification, code. This is a hexadecimal code that identifies a

particular program. This is a required item, as the PI code acts as the digital identification for your station. In Europe and other countries, the PI code is assigned by the authorities; in the US it can be calculated by using your stations’ call letters, provided you have a four-letter set. See the PI section of Appendix A for the calculation, For three letter calls, the PIs have been assigned a separate set of hex codes that are listed in the RBDS Standard (NRSC-4), also available on line. The PI code is transmitted in each of the 32 possible groups of RBDS data.

2. The PTY, or Program Type, code. This is a numerical code that labels your format, the type of

programming carried on your station. Be it Top 40, Rock, Classical, Religious or Talk, there is a code for you (or at least something close). The transmission of this code will allow the listener to search the FM band for a particular format, instead of by frequency. The codes have been defined and are listed in the ‘PTY’ section of Appendix A. BEWARE - the PTY codes for the European (CENELEC) standard are different from those defined by the United States standard (NRSC), so be certain you’re looking at the right part of the table to broadcast the correct code.

3. The PTYN, or Program Type Name. Just 8 characters.

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4. The M/S flag. A simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ type flag to indicate whether a stations’ programming is

primarily Music or Speech.

5. The TP, or Traffic Program, flag. This is an indication of whether your station carries traffic

information on a regular basis.

6. The TA, or Traffic Announcement, flag. This is a more critical indicator that says to the

receiver “We are broadcasting a traffic report right now!” WARNING! There are strict regulations on the use of this flag! If a receiver is set to respond to this flag, it can actually force the tuner to a new station or interrupt a CD or cassette to hear the traffic information! It is illegal to have this flag set to ‘on’ if your station is not currently broadcasting traffic information!

7. Clock Time. Allows a receiver to display a time generated by a KVARTA encoder. For more on

the use of this feature, see the ‘Broadcasting Accurate Time’ section under ‘Advanced Functions’.

8. ODA, or Open Data Applications. Just what it says, use of part of the RDS/RBDS data stream

to send any type of data you like, for whatever purpose you desire. Many stations are finding this application has the potential to generate additional revenue.

NOTE: Use of ODA applications requires obtaining an Application Identification Code (AID). This code will be broadcast in the 3A groups and identifies the type of application used to transmit data in the ODA groups.

9. PS, or Program Service, code. This (along with Radio text) is the part of the RDS data that

actually displays alphanumeric information on the listeners’ radio.

10. RT, or Radio Text, code. Another alphanumeric type display. Maximum 64 characters.

11. PIN, Program Identification Number.

The transmitted Programme Item Number code will be the scheduled broadcast start time and day of month as published by the broadcaster.

12. DI, Decoder Identification. Rarely used, but tells the receiver to decode the broadcast as a

stereo or mono signal. Also can alert the receiver that the PTY codes are dynamic and may change throughout the day.

13. AF - The Alternate Frequency function is one of the most important. This is a broadcast

of a list of other frequencies that are carrying the same program using the same PI code. A receiver, acting on the information in the AF list, will continuously sample the other optional frequencies available, and when it discovers one that is better than the frequency currently tuned, it automatically tunes the new frequency. Then, from the AF list being broadcast on the new frequency, it starts sampling others, and so on. Thus, a listener can hear the same program over a very wide geographic area, with the AF lists and the receiver determining what frequencies can be used for any given point in that area.

14. EON, or Extended Other Networks. A method of encoding and transmitting AF, PI, and PTY

codes for other networks and programs, usually co-owned with the primary program. This is a way for Networks that are providing several programs over a geographic area to pre-load the receivers with information that will allow tuning to any of their alternate programs should the primary program signal become weak.

15. LINK - A way to link multiple encoders on a network.

16. SLC, or Slow Labeling Codes. Allows programming receivers to accept widely diverse types of

RDS application. Broadcast in RDS Group 1.

17. TDC - Transparent Data Channel, for transmitting diverse RDS data. Group 5.

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18. TMC – The Traffic Message Channel is used for sending real time information on traffic

conditions and road hazards to cars equipped with the appropriate receivers.

19. EWS – The Emergency Warning System, broadcast in RDS group 9.

20. IH - In House – reserved for the broadcaster’s internal use. RDS Group 6.

21. Free Format Groups - Another type of Open Data Application.

22. Standard Paging – Message transmission

23. EPP Paging – Message transmission system that supports the Enhanced Paging Protocol.

24. A.R.I. On/Off – a command only used on certain European national radio networks. Not

supported by the RDS1000.

1.4. WHAT ABOUT U.S.?

In the United States, with a very few exceptions, broadcasters do not want to cause their listeners’ receivers to change frequency. And most automotive receivers on the road in the U.S. have only the most rudimentary RBDS capabilities. So in America, broadcasters are primarily concerned with using RBDS to transmit limited types of data: the PI, PTY, and PTYN codes, the M/S, TP and TA flags, perhaps Clock Time, ODA or (increasingly) TMC. But the most prevalent use of RBDS is the transmission of dynamic PS and RT, which actually display alphanumeric information on the front panel of the listeners’ radios.

1.5. A FEW WORDS ABOUT PS AND RT

PS (Program Service name) and RT (Radio Text) are very similar. The displays on most radios are limited to eight characters, but the powerful scrolling features of KVARTA encoders allow display of PS and RT text of up to sixty-four characters, moving the text across the screen of the receiver, either a few characters at a time or by entire words. Most automotive receivers display only (or mostly) PS text, home receivers tend to primarily display Radio Text. The two can be programmed to display separate streams of text, but most broadcasters choose to have them both display identical information, to make sure all receivers are displaying the same thing. It should also be noted that the moving or ‘scrolling’ type of display of PS has been banned in some countries as a potential distraction to drivers. Some municipalities and/or states in the US have considered such a ban as well. Distractions notwithstanding, scrolling PS is a powerful, flexible way to display information to the listener. Stations commonly interface their encoders with their automation systems to automatically show the name of the artist and title of the current song. When not broadcasting music, the scrolling PS can display the name of the station, the current host or program, or the name of a special guest. Stations have even used their scrolling PS to give their listeners traffic information or the latest news headlines. Other potential uses lie in contesting or even advertisements. The uses are nearly limitless, and the encoders from KVARTA gives you the power and flexibility to exploit those uses, both now and well into the future. More details in paragraph 4 and Appendix B.

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2. Dynamic RDS Encoder Kvarta

2.1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

In your package, you should have received:

• Your RDS encoder

• One AC main power cord

• One shielded RS-232 serial data cable

• One CD-ROM containing software, manuals.

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2.2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE RDS ENCODER

Communication ports

Serial ports

COM1 (UECP and ASCII configuration)*

Ethernet

100baseT – Web Server and UDP/TCP/SNMP*

RDS subcarrier

Level (digitally controlled)

Software controlled from -60dBm to 0dBm (1 to 2500 mV P-P)

Spectrum

complies with CENELEC EN50067 standard

Waveform

100% digitally generated

Sampling rate

912 KHz

Bypass

0dB (automatic bypass in case of power failure)

Bandwidth

+/- 2.4 kHz (@-55dB)

S/N

below 54 kHz (≥-75dB)

Linear distortion

≤ 0.5 dB

Output impedance

100 Ω

Input impedance

> 600 Ω

Pilot Synchronization

Synchronization

Automatic (internal or external if available)

Input level

-50dBu to +12dBu

Pilot Frequency

19kHz, +/- 2Hz

Phase

adjustable from 0° to 360°

MPX signal

RDS signal input and output

Unbalanced, BNC connector

Synchroniztion

Automatic pilot tone synchronization

Bypass feature

Retransmission of the MPX input signal to the MPX output (+RDS)

Phase

Controlable digitally

Power Supply

Supply voltage

115V / 230V

Voltage tolerance

+/- 10%

Main AC frequency

45-65 Hz

Fuse

1A T

Consumption

10 VA

Mechanical aspects

Height

1U (44,5 mm)

Width

483 mm

Depth

220 mm

Net weight

4 kg

TCP/IP

Embedded Web Server

Available

UDP/TCP

UECP/ASCII/SNMP*

Front panel indication

Leds

Power supply, RDS Output, LAN OK, Pilot Sync

RDS Decoder

COM1

Monitoring of broadcasted RDS data. Use RDS Decoder 3.0 software provided by www.esslinger.de .

TCP

Full monitoring over Ethernet only RDS500 and RDS1000 using rdsspy.

* SNMP and UECP support for RDS500 and RDS1000. Partial UECP support for RDS300.

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3. GETTING CONNECTED

3.1. CONFIGURING ‘LOOP THROUGH’ OR ‘SIDE CHAIN’ MODE

Before installing the RDS Encoder in an equipment rack, you should determine how it will interface with your other equipment, particularly the exciter or pilot transmitter. There are two ways to connect the RDS Encoder encoder to your exciter, ‘Loop Through’ and ‘Side Chain’.

In ‘Loop Through’ mode, the multiplex/composite signal passes through the RDS Encoder on its way to the exciter, with the RDS Encoder adding the RDS modulation to the signal. The switch must be at RDS+MPX.

In ‘Side Chain’ mode, the RDS Encoder’s output is separate from the multiplex/composite signal, and connects to the exciter at a designated RDS/57 KHz subcarrier input. The switch must be at RDS position.

Whichever way you choose to connect you just have to switch the position of the switch in the rear end.

3.2. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION

Before installing the RDS Encoder, particularly if it is to be placed at a remote location, it is a good idea to do some setup and familiarization in the comfort of the shop. Most of the RDS Encoder’s parameters can be configured in advance and ‘locked in’ so that the installation at the remote site will be a simple matter. This is especially good advice if the RDS Encoder is to be interfaced with an automation system for automatic display of artists’ names and song titles. It is far easier to configure and debug the various communication and syntax issues with the automation and encoder in close proximity, rather than having to run from studio to transmitter site several times until your settings are correct!

The RDS300/RDS500/RDS1000 is one rack unit in height, and generates no abnormal levels of heat or electrical interference, so the only factors that influence the choice of mounting location are ease of connection with the exciter, the LAN (if used) and any other devices or cables that need to interface with the RDS Encoder. Kvarta RDS Encoders were designed to be installed at an FM transmitter site; therefore it meets and exceeds criteria and levels for RF interference that are considerably worse than required.

The RS-232 ports are protected by 15V Zener diodes, nevertheless KVARTA strongly advises against connecting the RDS Encoder to any cable that runs outside the building where the encoder is installed! The RDS Encoder does rely on natural convection for cooling, so make sure that the ventilation openings on the top and sides will not be blocked when installing it.

▲ WARNING The RDS Encoder’ ground is close to the chassis potential, you must make sure the unit is reliablygrounded, either through the third pin of the main AC power cord, or through the grounding terminal on the rear panel. Serious problems may arise if the unit is grounded only through the ground pins of the communications ports or the ground of a BNC connector.

▲ WARNING Check the voltage setting on the fuse holder next to the AC power input! Make sure that the setting is appropriate for the common AC voltage in your area.

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3.3. CONNECTION TO THE BROADCAST CHAIN

If the RDS Encoder is to be used in ‘Loop through’ mode, connect the output of your stereo generator/multiplexer to the ‘MPX IN / SYNC’ jack of the encoder, using 75 ohm coaxial cable. Then connect the ‘MPX OUT’ jack of the RDS Encoder to the composite/multiplex input of your exciter or pilot transmitter.

If you have chosen to install the RDS Encoder in the ‘Side Chain’ configuration, simply connect the ‘RDS IN/OUT’ jack of the encoder to the 57 kHz SCA or RDS jack on the pilot/exciter. You may also connect from the ‘MPX OUT’ jack of the RDS Encoder; providing you are certain you have the internal jumpers configured properly to block the main composite/MPX signal from also appearing at this jack (see section 3.1.1).

NOTE: If you have configured your RDS Encoder for ‘Side Chain’ operation, you should provide a composite or 19kHz feed from your stereo generator to the RDS Encoder’s ‘MPX IN’. You may accomplish this with a simple ‘T’ connector in the coaxial path between the stereo generator/multiplexer and your exciter/pilot transmitter. The RDS Encoder presents no load or other damaging characteristics to the signal.

3.4. SYNCHONIZING THE RDS SUBCARRIER

It is desirable to set the RDS subcarrier exactly 90 degrees out of phase with the 19 kHz pilot. This achieves ‘quadrature’ and slightly reduces the overall modulation of the subcarriers, without redu

cing their actual levels. To envision this, examine the following pictures:

RDS and 19 kHz in synch RDS and Pilot 90° out of phase. The phase of the RDS subcarrier in relation to the 19 kHz signal is adjustable within the RDS Encoder. You may adjust the phase on the ‘configure RDS Encoder’ page of the embedded website, or via UDP/TCP terminal with the command

PHASE=<x>

where x is a number between 0 and 359. Query the encoder with

PHASE?

RDS and 19 kHz in synch

RDS and Pilot 90° out of phase

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the RDS Encoder will respond with the current value for its phase differential. By the default factory setting, the RDS Encoder will automatically detect if there is a 19 kHz signal present at the ‘MPX IN’ jack and synchronize the RDS subcarrier to it. If there is no signal present, the RDS Encoder will synch to its own internal 19 kHz clock.

PILOT?

will return a 1 if the RDS Encoder detects a pilot signal at the ‘MPX IN’ jack, 0 if none is detected.

3.5. SETTING THE RDS LEVEL

The output level of the RDS Encoder that determines the modulation of the RDS subcarrier is variable in 1 millivolt increments from 0 to 2500 nVpp. Due to variations in other transmitting equipment in the broadcast chain, it is impossible to accurately predict what level of modulation will occur with a given output level.

The best way to ensure accurate adjustment of the RDS injection level is with a monitor or measuring device that is capable of directly read the modulation of the 57 kHz subcarrier.

An alternate, but less accurate method is to temporarily disable the main and stereo modulation, by interrupting the audio. Then, a modulation monitor that is sensitive enough can measure the modulation of the RDS subcarrier alone.

KVARTA recommends an RDS injection level that corresponds to a carrier deviation of approximately 4 kHz, or 4 -5 percent modulation. In the USA, the FCC allows an FM broadcast station an extra 5% of total modulation for each subcarrier that is active, up to a maximum of 110% total modulation. You can adjust the RDS output level of the RDS Encoder on the ‘configure RDS encoder’ page of the embedded website, or via terminal or telnet session with the command: ‘LEVEL=<x>’, where x * is a number between 0 and 2500. ‘LEVEL?’ returns the currently configured value for RDS output level. ‘RDS=1’ will enable RDS broadcast, ‘RDS=0’ will disable it.

3.6. LED Indication

POWER – Indicates that power supply is available. SYNC – Indicates that 19 KHz pilot synchronization is working. (ASCII command: PILOT?) OK – Indicates LAN connection ON/OFF. RDS OUT – Indicates that RDS data is generated and available at the output. NOTE: RDS generation can be stopped using command RDS=1/0.

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4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION

4.1. COMMUNICATING THROUGH THE CONSOLE AND COM PORTS

Configuration requires that you establish communication with the RDS Encoder. The first and simplest way to do that is through the COM port. There is one of the very common RS-232 COM ports on the RDS Encoder: COM1 with female jack on the rear panels.COM1 DSR(pin 6 ) and RI (pin 9) are connected to RDS Data and RDS Clock, thus COM1 can be used for RDS decoding using RDS Decoder 3.0 software which is downloadable at www.esslinger.de

The default settings for all the COM ports are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. (9600, 8, n, 1) Flow control is none. If you are connecting through COM1, UDP/TCP, you should enter the command ‘ECHO=1’ to activate the echo function so you can see the characters you are typing.

To open a terminal session through the COM ports, simply connect a computer to the RS-232 connector (using a serial/USB port if you don’t have an RS-232 on your computer) and open a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal or HerculesTerminal

. If you are connected when you power

up the RDS Encoder, you will see a welcome screen like this:

▲ WARNING If you are using the USB port do not unplug the cable when the virtual COM port is opened by an application. You must first close the COM port before unplugging the USB.

***************************************** * RDS ENCODER KVARTA - RDS1000 * Firmware Version

: 3.00A (14/04/2011)

* http://www.kvarta.net * tel : +359 (0)62 640914 *****************************************

There are two commands that list configured information. For more information regarding the commands see APPENDIX C

RDS?

Lists all configured RDS information. PI, PS, TA, TP, PTY ….

ipconfig?

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Returns all configured information regarding the ethernet connection: MAC, IP, MASK, Gateway, DHCP,PORT, FILTER, USER, WEB_SERVER.

If you want to change the PS string, just write the following command:

PS=<8 length >

Where n is any alphanumeric character or characters, up to 8 characters in length. And the command for activating the RDS output of the RDS Encoder would read:

rds=<x>

Where x is either 1, which activates RDS, or 0, which disables the RDS output.

NOTE: To submit the command you need to press <Enter>(These ascii symbols are accepted for end of an ascii command : CR+LF,CR,LF)

To see what is currently configured you have to write the command followed by a question mark. For example:

PI?

The RDS Encoder must return as a response the configured PI code. For example: PI=0000.

NOTE: After you hit <Enter> the unit will respond with a plus sign if it accepts the new configuration command and an exclamation mark if the command is not acceptable.

4.2. COMMUNICATING VIA TCP/IP

The most intuitive way to set up the RDS Encoder is to access the embedded website through a TCP/IP connection. You can do this through a hub, switch, or router using standard LAN and Ethernet protocols, or you can connect your computer directly to the RDS Encoders Ethernet port.

NOTE: To connect a computer directly to the RDS Encoder, you must use a ‘crossed’ Ethernet cable, and the computer’s IP address must be in the same range as the RDS Encoders. Meaning the first three groups of numbers in the IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) must be the same! (right by default).

To connect to the embedded website, open an Internet browser (IE, Mozilla, Netscape, etc) and enter the IP address of the RDS Encoder. The default address as shipped from the factory is

192.168.2.3, but you may alter that as you wish. You can change the IP address through the website page or with the command:

IP=<xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>

After you hit <Enter> the unit will respond with the plus sign. Then enter the command ‘reset’ (or cycle the power) and the RDS Encoder will reboot with the new IP address active.

NOTE: The new IP will not be active until the unit is restarted. If you have changed the IP using a Telnet session, you will have to reopen a new session at the new IP address.

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5. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

5.1. BROADCASTING TRAFFIC DATA (TMC)*

The Traffic Management Channel (TMC) is a method of communicating real time traffic information to vehicles equipped with the proper receivers to decode and display that data. Prevalent in many European countries, TMC data can help drivers select the best routes on their journey, advise motorists of slowdowns or accidents on the road ahead, and maximize efficient use of a fleet of vehicles. The data streams and protocols used for TMC can vary somewhat, but one constant is that TMC applications utilize the 8A group of RDS data. Frequently, the volume of TMC data requires that it be split and broadcast in a number of different RDS groups to ensure delivery of accurate data in a timely manner.

To enable broadcast of the 8A groups, go to the ‘configure RDS encoder’ page of the RDS Encoders embedded website. Enter at least one 8A group in the ‘Group Sequence’ box near the bottom of the page, and click ‘Save’ to save your changes.

For further information and support on TMC applications, contact us.

*Only RDS1000

5.2. BROADCASTING OPEN DATA APPLICATIONS (ODA)*

The RDS Encoder encoder supports the broadcast of Open Data Applications in RDS. There are several modes of ODA - FIFO, Cyclic, Burst mode, Spinning Wheel mode, Extremely urgent and Immediate. These modes are specified in the RDS standard EN50067 and in the UECP protocol EBUUECP SPB490 version.

To configure an "ODA" application

An ODA application is defined by its AID code and by the type of group used, these two parameters appear in the 3A groups used for service locating. The command

ODA.gv.AID=<aaaa>

can be used to define the AID code aaaa associated to the group type, gv=3A, 3B, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B,7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10B, 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B, 13A or 13B.

The 3A type groups and the type of group used for the ODA application must be included in the 'group sequence' defined by the command

DSN(d).GS=<g1,g2,g2,…gn>

where d = 1 to 6 specifies the assigned DSN, n<=252 and g1,g2,..gn = 0A, 0B, 1A,…to 15A. (The values 4A, 14B and 15B are prohibited).

The broadcasting of the 3A type groups is managed, according to the type of group associated to an AID code, by the parameter

SEQ3A=<U1,U2,…U16>

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Un defines the type of group used by the ODA application, U1, U2,…Un= 3A (specific case), 3B, 4B, 5A,5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10B, 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B.

The messages included in the 3A groups (block C) are defined by the commands

ODA.gv.MSG=<bbbb> and ODA.gv.MSG2=<bbbb>

where gv=3A, 3B, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10B, 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B, 13A or 13B; and bbbb=0000 to FFFF represents the message. A Timeout (maximum inactivity delay) can be defined by the command ‘ODA.gv.TO=<t> ‘ where gv=3A, 3B, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10B, 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B, 13A or 13B; and t = 0(function disabled) to 255 in minutes.

The two transmission modes known as "BURST" and "SPINNING WHEEL" are respectively defined by the commands:

ODA.gv.REPEAT=<n> , where n = repetition number,

ODA.gv.SPACE=<x> , where x = minimum number of groups between two gv type groups,

ODA.gv.NB=<n> , where n = number of windows defined in a one minute cycle,

ODA.gv.WINDOW=<t> , where t = in seconds the inactivity period in the cycle, and

ODA.gv.DELAY=<d>, where d defines (in seconds) the delay between the start of a minute (second =0)

and the start of the active period, and gv=3B, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B,

10B, 11A, 11B,12A, 12B, 13A or 13B

*Only RDS1000

5.3. PAGING APPLICATIONS*

The RDS Encoder encoder allows the extended use of Paging in RDS. To start with, it supports the 'standard' paging system i.e. the one which is specified in the RDS standard EN50067 dated 1992.

A second paging process called "EPP" (Enhanced Paging Protocol) is also available, compatible with and improving on standard paging. If you have interest in using EPP, please contact us.

To configure a "paging" application

Insert 7A type groups in the group sequence using the command

DSN(d).GS=<g1,g2,g2,…gn>

where d = 1 to 6 specifies the assigned DSN, n<=252 and g1,g2,..gn = 0A, 0B, 1A,…to 15A. (The values 4A, 14B and 15B are prohibited). You may also enter 7A groups in the ‘Group Sequence’ box on the ‘configure RDS Encoder’ page of the RDS Encoders embedded website.

The number of 7A type groups present in the group sequence must guarantee the possibility of broadcasting at least one to two 7A groups per interval for numeric paging and twenty 7A groups for the 80 character text paging (an ‘interval’ represents approximately 66 groups).

Define the value of the GRPD code with the command

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DSN(d).GRPD=<I>

with i=0 to 7.

*Only RDS1000

5.4. BROADCASTING ACCURATE TIME

If you choose to configure your RDS Encoder to broadcast local time as part of the RDS data, there are several steps to enable this feature. The first is to enable broadcast of RDS data group 4A, which is designated for transmitting clock and calendar data. You may do this on the internal website : on the RDS Configuration page, select the flag that enables CT transmission.Via telnet or a terminal session, you can use the commands:

CT=1

You do not need to add 4A group in the group sequence, because setting CT=1 enables the 4A group automatic transition on every minute despite the group sequence. Here is an example of setting clock time using ASCII command.

CT_SET=01/01/2009 09:12:32 +4

The date and time format is : dd/mm/YYYY hh:mm:ss +/-offset ,where the date time is the UTC and the offset is in +/- 30 minutes units. The above example is configuring +2 hours for local time offset.

To view the configured time, use the command:

CT_SET?

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6. USING THE UECP PROTOCOL

6.1. ABOUT UECP

As RDS progressed and grew in Europe, a need was seen to have some form of standardization amongst different RDS encoders from various manufacturers. The output protocol of the encoders to the receivers in the listening area was already defined, but what was needed was a standard for communication and control of a network of disparate encoders with a single protocol. UECP, the Universal Encoder Communication Protocol, was created for this purpose, and finalized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), as document SPB490. The protocol was accepted by CENELEC.

6.2. UECP AND THE RDS1000

The RDS1000 is fully UECP capable, and conforms to all of the recommendations of the EBU-UER SBP490 document and all of the CENELEC standards regarding UECP. The UECP protocol establishes a way to address encoders in groups or individually, and sets standard methods for unidirectional and bidirectional communication, software models within the encoders, mechanical specifications, data formats, message structure, message codes, handling of RDS data, including ODA, and remotely configuring encoders. There is a great deal of information to be understood to implement use of UECP on your encoders, and there are other, better documents that contain the information specific to UECP. That being said, there follows a list of some of the more common UECP commands that are accepted by the RDS1000.

NOTE: The manufacturer’s specific command, 2D, followed by the manufacturer designation KV will allow you to send any valid command to the RDS1000 via UECP.

Example : send of a valid character chain (PS_Text=…… in UECP).

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6.3. UECP COMMANDS AND FUNCTIONS*

* Full UECP support only RDS1000

RDS Message commands PI

TA/TP

PTY

PTYN

EON-AF

Slow Labeling

Link Data

Paging commands Paging call, no message

Page, numeric message (10 dig)

Page, numeric message (18 dig)

Page, alphanum mess (80char)

International num pate (15 dig)

Intern. page with function mess

Transmitter net group designatn

EPP transmitter info

EPP call, no message

EPP call, alphanum message

EPP call, numeric message

EPP call, functions message

Control and setup commands Site address

Encoder address

Make PSN list

PSN enable/disable

TA control

EON – TA control

Reference input select

Data set select

Group Sequence

Group variant code sequence

Extended group sequence

PS character code table selection

Open Data Application commands ODA config and short message

ODA gp. usage sequence

ODA free format group

ODA rel. priority gp sequence

ODA ‘burst mode’ control

ODA ‘spinning wheel’ timing

Transparent data commands TDC

EWS

TMC

Free-format group

Clock setting and control Real time clock

Real time clock correction

Clock Time (CT) on/off

RDS adjustment and control RDS on/off

RDS phase

RDS Level

Bi-directional commands Message acknowledgment

Request message

Specific message commands

Manufacturer’s specific command

Communication settings COM port mode

COM port speed

COM port timeout

Encoder access right

Communication mode

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7. RDS GLOSSARY

AF - Alternative Frequencies list The list(s) of alternative frequencies give information on the various transmitters broadcasting the same program in the same or adjacent reception areas, and enable receivers equipped with a memory to store the list(s), to reduce the time needed for switching to another transmitter. This facility is particularly useful in the case of car and portable radios.

CT - Clock Time and date Time and date codes should use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Modified Julian Day (MJD). If MJD = 0 the receiver should not be updated. The listener, however, will not use this information directly and the conversion to local time and date will be made in the receiver's circuitry. CT is used as time stamp by various RDS applications and thus it must be accurate.

DI - Decoder Identification and dynamic PTY indicator These bits indicate which possible audio modes are appropriate for use with the broadcast audio and to indicate if PTY codes are switched dynamically.

ECC - Extended Country Code RDS uses its own country codes. The first most significant bits of the PI code carry the RDS country code. Their four bit coding structure only permits the definition of 15 different codes, 1 to F (hex). Since there are much more countries to be identified, some countries have to share the same code, which does not permit unique identification. Hence there is the need to use the Extended Country Code. The ECC consists of eight bits.

EON - Enhanced Other Networks information This feature can be used to update the information stored in a receiver about program services other than the one received. Alternative frequencies, the PS name, Traffic program and Traffic Announcement identification as well as program Type and program Item Number information can be transmitted for the other service. The relation to the corresponding program is established by means of the relevant program Identification. Linkage information, consisting of four data elements, provides the means by which several program services may be treated by the receiver as a single service during times a common program is carried. Linkage information also provides a mechanism to signal an extended set of related services.

EWS - Emergency Warning System The EWS feature is intended to provide for the transmission of warning messages. These messages will be broadcast only in cases of emergency and will only be evaluated by special receivers.

IH - In House application This refers to data to be decoded only by the broadcast operator. Some common examples are identification of transmission origin, remote switching of networks and paging of staff. The applications of coding may be determined by each individual operator.

ODA - Open Data Applications The Open Data Applications feature allows data applications, not previously specified in EN 50067, to be conveyed in a number of allocated groups in an RDS transmission. The groups allocated are indicated by the use of type 3A group, which is used to identify to a receiver the data application in use in accordance with the registration details.

PI - program Identification This information consists of a code enabling the receiver to distinguish between countries, areas in which the same program is transmitted, and the identification of the program itself. The code is not intended for direct display and is assigned to each individual radio program or transmitter (US), to enable it to be distinguished from all others. One important

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application of this information would be to enable the receiver to search automatically for an alternative frequency in case of bad reception of the program to which the receiver is tuned; the criteria for the change-over to the new frequency would be the presence of a better signal having the same program Identification code.

PIN - program Item Number The code should enable receivers and recorders designed to make use of this feature to respond to the specific program(s) that the user has pre-selected. Use is made of the scheduled program time, to which is added the day of the month in order to avoid ambiguity.

PS - program Service name This is the label of the program service consisting of not more than eight alphanumeric characters which is displayed by RDS receivers in order to inform the listener what program service is being broadcast by the station to which the receiver is tuned. An example for a name is "Radio 21". The program Service name is not intended to be used for automatic search tuning and must not be used for giving sequential information.

PTY - program Type This is an identification number to be transmitted with each program item and which is intended to specify the current program Type within 31 possibilities. This code could be used for search tuning. The code will, moreover, enable suitable receivers and recorders to be pre-set to respond only to program items of the desired type. The last number, i.e. 31, is reserved for an alarm identification which is intended to switch on the audio signal when a receiver is operated in a waiting reception mode.

PTYN - program TYpe Name The PTYN feature is used to further describe current PTY. PTYN permits the display of a more specific PTY description that the broadcaster can freely decide (eg PTY=4: Sport and PTYN: Football). The PTYN is not intended to change the default eight characters of PTY which will be used during search or wait modes, but only to show in detail the program type once tuned to a program. If the broadcaster is satisfied with a default PTY name, it is not necessary to use additional data capacity for PTYN. The program Type Name is not intended to be used for automatic PTY selection and must not be used for giving sequential information.

RP - Radio Paging The RP feature is intended to provide radio paging using the existing VHF/FM broadcasts as a transport mechanism, thereby avoiding the need for a dedicated network of transmitters. Subscribers to a paging service will require a special pocket paging receiver in which the subscriber address code is stored.

RT – RadioText This refers to text transmissions coded in accordance to the RDS/RBDS standards, primarily addressed to consumer home receivers, which would be equipped with suitable display facilities.

TA - Traffic announcement identification This is an on/off signal to indicate when a traffic announcement is on air. The signal could be used in receivers to: 1. switch automatically from any audio mode to the traffic announcement 2. switch on the traffic announcement automatically when the receiver is in a waiting reception mode and the audio signal is muted 3. switch from a program to another one carrying a traffic announcement, according to possibilities available through EON. After the end of the traffic announcement the TA must be restored to ‘OFF’.

TDC - Transparent Data Channels The transparent data channels consist of 32 channels, which may be used to send any type of data.

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TMC - Traffic Message Channel This feature is intended to be used for the coded transmission of traffic information. The coding is separately defined by a set of standards issued by CEN [ENV 123131 and prENV 12313-2].

TP - Traffic Program identification This is a flag to indicate that the tuned program carries traffic announcements. The TP flag must only be set on programs that dynamically switch on the TA identification during traffic announcements. The signal shall be taken into account during automatic search tuning.

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APPENDIX A – PTY, PTYN

Following is a list of the European (RDS Program Type,CENELEC) and American (RBDS

Program type, NRSC) format codes for configuring your PTY and PTYN. Don’t worry if there’s not an

exact match, just find one that’s close.

PTY code

RDS Program type

RBDS Program type

No program type or undefined

News

Current affairs

Information

Sports

Sport

Talk

Education

Rock

Drama

Classic Rock

Culture

Adult Hits

Science

Soft Rock

Varied

Top 40

Pop Music

Country

Rock Music

Oldies

M.O.R. Music

Soft

Light classical

Nostalgia

Serious classical

Jazz

Other Music

Classical

Weather

Rhythm and Blues

Finance

Soft Rhythm and Blues

Children’s programs

Language

Social Affairs

Religious Music

Religion

Religious Talk

Phone In

Personality

Travel

Public

Leisure

College

Jazz Music

Unassigned

Country Music

Unassigned

National Music

Unassigned

Oldies Music

Unassigned

Folk Music

Unassigned

Documentary

Weather

Alarm Test

Emergency Test

Alarm

Emergency

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APPENDIX B – HOW TO SET UP

THE RDS1000 FOR PS NAME OR RADIO TEXT SCROLLING

The RDS1000 enables to configure the PS name or radio text from different way. The purpose

of this appendix is to explain in details how to configure the equipment to scroll a text.

First of all, remember that scrolling function of PS name or Radio text is not allowed by the RDS recommendations: “The Programme Service name comprises eight characters, intended for static display on a receiver. It is the primary aid to listeners in programme service identification and selection. The use of PS to transmit text other than a single eight-character name is not permitted. Transmission of a PS name usually takes four type 0A groups, but to allow an instant display of the PS when a receiver pre-set is selected, the PS name is often stored for subsequent recall from memory when a programme service is selected. The transmission and reception conditions for PS described were designed on the basis that PS would generally be invariant. A few transmission operators have allowed PS to change to reflect the origin of the service, for example when a regional service switches to a national service. These changes which may occur a few times a day and have a duration of anything between a few minutes and several hours, are acceptable, but any other dynamic changes to PS are NOT acceptable and may cause a safety hazard by distracting a vehicle driver. A similar effect could be experienced with dynamic text transmission of PTYN. As a result, dynamic

PS and PTYN transmissions are expressly forbidden. Similarly RT could also be distracting to a vehicle driver; therefore the in-vehicle display of RT should normally be disabled and RT display should be designed for end-user viewing only when manually enabled.”

KVARTA has decided to include a powerful dynamic display of PS and RT in our encoders due to the growing requests from our customers. Before any dynamic set up be sure that your country regulation authority allows this.

Programme Service name (PS)

This is the label of the programme service consisting of not more than eight alphanumeric characters, which is displayed by RDS receivers in order to inform the listener what programme service is being broadcast by the station to which the receiver is tuned. An example for a name is "Radio 21". The Programme Service name is not intended to be used for automatic search tuning and must not be used for giving sequential information.

RadioText (RT) This refers to text transmissions, primarily addressed to consumer home receivers, which would be equipped with suitable display facilities.

1. Why different configuration of the PS name?

The PS name is really important for the listener it is the simplest way to tune a receiver by decoding the name of the station (or call letters). For this reason it is absolutely necessary, for radio, to always broadcast this information. In the RDS1000 you can configure 3 independent PS name.

 Static PS name: Call letters of the station in accordance with the RDS recommendation

Eight characters. Stored in EEPROM.

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 PS scrolling: Possibility to scroll by characters or by words a text of up to 64 characters.

Instead of the static PS name. Stored in RAM or EEPROM.

 Dynamic PS scrolling: Possibility to automatically scroll by characters or by words a text

coming from automation software. Instead of the static PS name . Stored only in RAM.

As there are 3 different way to configure the display of a PS name a hierarchy has been designed in the RDS Encoder:

1. Dynamic PS scroll. If necessary information feed, the encoder this information is prior to

all the others.

2. PS scroll, second priority of the encoder.

3. Static PS name, less priority. Eight characters label is sending if Dynamic PS scroll or Ps

scroll are not active.

2. How the PS name can be set up?

One way to configure an encoder is with the UECP (Universal Encoder Communication Protocol). This protocol is used to configure any compliant RDS encoders

This recommendation rules the way to set up the PS name. (EXPERT user) This configuration mode will also be used if any specific characters or specific typo Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, are necessary because:

- The RDS uses character tables (specified in RDS and RBDS standards), which are different from the DOS or Windows ones. This means that you have to send the correct hexadecimal value, the encoder doesn't do any "translation".

- Take care that very few receivers recognize "special" characters. Secondly, with ASCII commands. The RDS Encoder offers the possibility to be configured with ASCII commands. Such facility should be used when the user doesn’t want or know the UECP protocol and when the automation software is linked to the encoder via a RS232 connection.

Finally, with the RDS Encoder embedded Web site. RDS Encoder is the first RDS encoder that offers to be configuring via TCP/IP. Specific web pages have been specially created for the configuration of the PS and / or RT then information from automation software will be received via the communication ports.

A. UECP configuration. (Expert only)

By default all com ports have bidirectional spontaneous mode of UECP enabled. The default com port settings are : 9600,None,8,1 (Baudrate,parity,data bit,stop bit). Use UECP software to send a static name. If you don’t have UECP software it will be preferable to use ASCII configuration.

STATIC PS configuration with UECP

PS name is set up with UECP MEC 02 . For more detailed information please refer to:

http://www.rds.org.uk/rds98/ebuuecpspecification.htm

PS SCROLL or DYNAMIC PS SCROLL configuration with UECP

UECP enables to send Manufacturers specific commands. As PS scroll is not allowed by the

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recommendation. It will be necessary to use MEC 2D to transmit relevant information to the

encoder.

Any ASCII(text) command can be coded in UECP and can be sent to the encoder. So in order

to configure the PS scroll or Dynamic PS scroll please refer the chapter B to know the exact

command to code.

For example In order to configure PS_text command (see chapter B) the

following MEC 2D should be used:

2D MEC

02-FD MEL

41 Manufacturer designation (K)

5A Manufacturer designation (V)

50 P

53 S

5F _

54 T

45 E

58 X

54 T

3D =

Etc…

Of course this message must be include in a valid UECP frame.

B. ASCII configuration.

The RDS Encoder enables to be configured with simple terminal software. The terminal must be set up with the following parameters for the PC communication port.

Baud rate : 9600 Bps

Data Bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bit: 1

Flow control: None

Once the terminal is correctly configured, switch on the encoder to display the equipment auto test.

STATIC PS configuration with CONSOLE mode

The command to set up the Static PS name of the active PSN is PS=……..

The “PS=” command value is stored in a EEPROM i.e.

PS=Radio 1 will display Radio 1 on your receiver. PS? Returns the configured static PS name

PS scroll configuration with CONSOLE mode

The command to set up the PS SCROLL is PS_SCROLL= a,b,c,d,<text>

The “PS_SCROLL=” command value is stored in a RAM

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a: Leading space (number of spaces added before the <Text>))

b: Trailing space (number of spaces added after the <Text>

c: number character scrolling (1-8 ; 0 for Word scrolling)

d: pause display in seconds

<TEXT>: Text to scroll maximum 64 characters

Once PS_SCROLL command is valid the PS scroll is display instead of the STATIC PS Name.

<TEXT> can also be configured thanks to the command PS_TEXT=…. (64 characters) The

“PS_TEXT=” command value is stored in a RAM i.e.:

NOTE: If you want to save the PS SCROLL in EEPROM. Use the command ‘PS_SAVE=1’

PS_SCROLL=0,0,0,2,DYNAMIC UECP RDS ENCODER KVARTA

Will display alternatively “DYNAMIC”, “UECP RDS”,”ENCODER”,”KVARTA” every 2 seconds

Then write the command PS_ TEXT= BEST RADIO will display alternatively BEST and RADIO

with the same settings than previously (set up with PS_SCROLL) To stop the PS scroll (and so

going back to the STATIC PS display) just write the command

PS_TEXT=

Other settings can be used with the RDS Encoder; those parameters are common with

Dynamic PS scroll. The command PS_OPTIONS=a,b,c,d

a:0 - 1 truncated words (0 disable, 1 enable) words with more than 8 characters are

truncated only 8 first characters are displayed (available only for word scroll).

b:0 - 1 centered words (0 disable, 1 enable) words can be automatically centred in the 8

characters display (available only for word scroll).

c:0 - 9 Dynamic PS scroll repetition

d: 0- 9 PS scroll repetition.

If PS scroll is different than 0 (continuous repetition) when the number of repetition is

reached the PS scroll is disable and the STATIC PS name is displayed.

PS_SCROLL? Returns the configured PS_scroll

PS_TEXT? Return the configured PS_TEXT

PS_OPTIONS? Returns the configured PS_OPTIONS

DYNAMIC PS scroll configuration with CONSOLE mode

Dynamic PS scroll enables to write a sentence according to information coming from

automation software. To activate this features write the command PS_FORMAT=a

a:0 -1 (0 disable, 1 enable)

The sentence structure can totally be defined in the RDS Encoder so that the encoder is not

specifically linked to particular automation software.

The structure is composed of a text string which is information defined by the user and info

coming from the automation software.

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Setting

PS_TAGGED_TEXT= Now playing <item.title > by <item.artist>

For example to write the sentence when the automation software send the following

information

ARTISTNAME= The Beatles

SONGTITLE= Yellow Submarine

DURATION= 05:00

Activate the feature:

PS_FORMAT=1

As soon as a song length is different than 0 the Dynamic Ps scroll is broadcast The time

display of the Dynamic PS scroll depends on the song length given by the automation

software when formatted scroll repetition is set to 0.

DURATION=hh:mm:ss, where hh and mm are optional. Maximum authorized: 12h00.

• hh=0-12

• mm=0-59

• ss=0-59

Where DURATION=ss, ss=0-43200

Examples:

• DURATION=0:0:10

• DURATION=0:10

• DURATION=::10

• DURATION=10

The command PS_OPTIONS=a,b,c,d The “PS_OPTIONS=” command value is stored in a RAM a:0 - 1 truncated words (0 disable, 1 enable) words with more than 8 characters are truncated only 8 fist characters are displayed (available only for word scroll). b:0 - 1 centered words (0 disable, 1 enable) words can be automatically centred in the 8 characters display (available only for word scroll).

c:0 - 9 Dynamic PS scroll repetition d: 0- 9 PS scroll repetition.

Dynamic PS scroll is broadcasted depending on the repetition number whatever is the song length. If Dynamic PS scroll repetition is different than 0 (continuous repetition and so depends on the song length) when the number of repetition is reached the PS scroll is displayed, if it is valid, or the STATIC PS name is displayed.

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APPENDIX C -

RDS300/RDS500/RDS1000 ASCII COMMAND SET

C.1. HELP COMMANDS

HELP : Lists all help commands HELP.RDS :RDS Commands HELP.SYSTEM :Level/Pilot/Address Commands HELP.EON :EON Commands HELP.CT :Clock Time Commands HELP.IPCONFIG :Network configuration commands HELP.ODA :Open Data Application commands HELP.PS_SCROLL:PS Scroll Commands HELP.PAGING :Paging Commands HELP.COM :Communication commands HELP.RESET :Reset commands

C.2. RDS SYSTEM COMMANDS

SYSTEM? – Lists all configured RDS system Information BUFFERS? – Displays Occupied/Maximum space for all UECP buffers: Urgent, Normal, Cyclic, Immediate.

LEVEL=i, LEVEL? Set/Display RDS Output level i=1-2500 PHASE=i, PHASE? Set/Display RDS Output phase i=0-359 PILOT? : Display Pilot detection status returns a 1 if detects a pilot signal, 0 if none is detected ENCODER? : Display all UECP encoder addresses ENCODER=0,<address> : Remove the specified address <address> 1-63 ENCODER=1,<address> : Add the specified address <address> 1-63 ENCODER=2 : Remove all encoder addresses except 0 SITE? : Display all UECP site addresses SITE=0,<address> : Remove the specified address <address> 1-1023 SITE=1,<address> : Add the specified address <address> 1-1023 SITE=2 : Remove all site addresses except 0 TIMEOUT.TA? : Read current configuration TIMEOUT.TA=i : Timeout for TA flag=1 , i=1-254 seconds, i=0 timeout is disabled. TIMEOUT.BUFFERS? : Read current configuration TIMEOUT.BUFFERS=0 : Disables reset of cyclic buffers upon timeout. TIMEOUT.BUFFERS=1-255 : Reset of cyclic buffers upon timeout of no reception of any byte on any port for more than <n>(1-255) minutes. SAVE_BUFFERS=0/1 : Save cyclic buffers in EEPROM.

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C.3. DSN AND PSN CONFIGURATION

RDS? : Lists configured information regarding currently configured DSN and PSN. Following are commands for initialization and configuration of the “fixed” parameters of the RDS data:

RDS=0|1: Disable/Enable RDS Data Generation DSN_CURRENT=D : Select Data Set 'D' as the current Data Set to broadcast. D=1-8 DSN=D : Select Data Set 'D' for configuration. D=0-8. If DSN=0 : select the current DSN PSN=P : Set PSN 'P' for PSN configuration PSN (P=1-8 for each DSN d). NOTE: Each DSN has its’ own separate PSN buffers (P=1-8) RDS? : Display PSN config for DSN D, PSN P DSN(d).PSN(p). - may go before next PSN commands PI=XXXX Set PI (for DSN d, PSN p) PS=XXXXXXXX Set PS (for DSN d, PSN p) PIN=XXXX Set PIN (Hexadecimal) for DSN d, PSN P) DI=i Set DI (for DSN d, PSN p) i=0-15 TP=i Set TP (for DSN d, PSN p) i=0-1 TA=i Set TA (for DSN d, PSN p) i=0-1 MS=i Set MS (for DSN d, PSN p) i=0-1 PTY=i Set PTY (for DSN d, PSN p) i=0-31 PTYN=XXXXXXXX Set PTYN (for DSN d, PSN p) (not Main) LINK=XXXX Set LINK (Hexadecimal) for DSN d, PSN p)

AF=a,b,c,d.... Enter/Read AF values (or codes) for DSN d,PSN p) .

NOTE: For example to input 100MHz you must write 100.0. The input format is XXX.X (from 87.6 to

107.9) followed by a coma for the next AF. LF/MF frequencies input format is XXX or XXXX (from 153 kHz to 1602 kHz for more information on available frequencies read EN50067). We recommend reading AF setting (with the command AF?) after configuration for error correction.

AF_CODE= a(1), a(2), ..a(n) Enter/Read AF codes (for DSN d,PSN p) . Values a(1), a(2), ..a(n) : a(1)=224 to 249 (defines the AF number in a list: 224=0 Alternative Frequency, 225=1 AF,…249=25 AF) a(2),a(3),..=1 to 204 (encoding of the FM frequencies from 87.6 to 107.9) 250 for encoding the AFs in the AM bands) a(n-1)=205 fill value for lists having an even number of Afs a(n)= 0 (end of AF list). To see configured AF codes use the command AF_CODE? GS=a, b, c, d….. Set Group Sequence (for DSN d) RT=<text> Set Radio Text (for DSN d) TA.CONTROL=a,b,c – a:

Minimum number of other groups between two type 15B groups (0..8),b:

Number of type 15B groups at TA "On" transition, c: Number of type 15B groups at TA "Off" transition.

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C.4. Dynamic PS COMMANDS

PS_SCROLL_ENABLE={0|1} – Enable/Disable PS Scrolling feature. SCROLL_DEFAULT_PS={0|1} – Adds default 8 char PSN PS to the scrolling PS. PS_RT_DELAY=x – Delays dynamic PS/RT item display with the specified seconds PS_OPTIONS=a,b,c,d a=0-1 truncated, b=0-1 centered,c=0-9 Formatting text scrolling repetition d=09 PS scrolling repetition. PS_OPTIONS? – Get PS Options. PS_SCROLL=[w,x,y,z][,Text] Scrolling PS, w/x=leading/trailing spaces(0-8) y=scroll size (0=word-8), z=pause time (1-60s) [Text] Set default PS text.) PS_SCROLL? – Get PS_Scroll configuration. PS_TEXT=[Text],PS_TEXT? Set/Display default PS scroll. RT_TEXT=[Text] Set default RT text. PS_TEXT_SAVE=[Text] Set default PS scroll in eeprom. RT =[Text] Set default RT text in eeprom. PS_RT_TEXT=[Text] Set both default PS & RT text.

RT_FORMAT={0|1} , RT_FORMAT? - Activate/Display RT formatting (tagging) (0-1). PS_FORMAT={0|1} , PS_FORMAT? - Activate/Display PS formatting(tagging) (0-1). PS_TAGGED_TEXT=text – Set PS tagged text using the following tags RT_TAGGED_TEXT=text – Set RT tagged text using the following tags

Here are the available tags.

You could define tag ASCII command to fit your automation software:

<ITEM.DURATION>=ascii command

Setting the tags: ARTISTNAME=[TEXT] is command to enter artist name SONGTITLE=[TEXT] is command to enter song title DURATION=xx:xx:xx is command to enter displaying duration.

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C.5. EON COMMANDS*

To use EON make sure that correct EON List is defined. Group 14A and 14B are added to the group sequence. EON is enabled for the PSNs in the list, as well as the EON_ENABLE flags are set correctly. EON AFs should also be configured. Here are the commands regarding Enhanced Other Network Communication.

DSN(n).LIST? – Display PSN List. * – Indicates EON enabled for the psn. DSN(n).LIST=a,b,c,d,... Create Data Set with Main PSN - a, EON PSNs – b,c,d,… DSN(d).PSN(p).EON={1|0} Enable(1)/Disable(0) EON's in DSN d and PSN p DSN(d).PSN(p).EON_ELEMENTS=XX Set EON elements Enable/Disable(Hex) (for DSN d, PSN p) EONTA.CONTROL=a,b,c – a:

Minimum number of other groups between two type 14B groups (0..8),b:

Number of type 14B groups at TA "On" transition, c: Number of type 14B groups at TA "Off" transition.

* Only RDS1000

C.6. ODA COMMANDS*

Make sure to define AID and add at least one short message. Groups 3A and the group for the ODA in the group sequence should also be added.

ODA? – Lists all configured ODA Information SEQ3A=<U1,U2,…U16> - Un defines the type of group used by the ODA application, U1, U2,…Un= 3A (specific case), 3B, 4B, 5A,5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10B, 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B. IF empty sequence defined, the encoder uses sequence containing all ODA application groups. DSN(d) may go before this command. ODA.gv.AID=xxxx Set AID (x=0-9, A-F) ODA.gv.MSG=xxxx Set MSG (x=0-9, A-F) ODA.gv.MSG2=xxxx Set MSG2 (x=0-9, A-F) ODA.gv.TO=n Set TO (n=0-255) ODA.gv.REPEAT=n Set REPEAT (n=0-15) ODA.gv.SPACE=n Set SPACE (n=0-15) ODA.gv.NB=n Set NB (n=1-60) ODA.gv.WINDOW=n Set WINDOW (n=0-60) ODA.gv.DELAY=n Set DELAY (n=1-59) ODA.RPGS=g1,g2,. Set relative priority

* Only RDS1000

C.7. CLOCK COMMANDS

Clock configuration and monitoring commands:

CT=1|0 : Enable/Disable Transmission of 4A group on each minute. CT? : Display CT information CT_SET=dd/mm/YYYY hh:mm:ss +offset :UTC Date and time and offset in 30 minute units(-24 to +24). CT_SET? : Displays current date and time.

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CT_OFFSET=+/-offset :UTC Date and time and offset in 30 minute units(-24 to +24). CT_ OFFSET? : Displays current time offset.

NOTE: For years after 2099 use ‘CT_SET ‘ ASCII command(UECP commands cannot configure century).

C.8. PAGING COMMANDS*

NOTE: To use RDS Paging make sure that 7A group is included in the group sequence and GRPD code is correctly set.

PAGING? – Displays Occupied/Maximum space of paging buffers.

DSN(d).GRPD=0..7 Define the value of the GRPD code ALPHA=<adr>,<message> Send alphanumeric message (80 char) NUM10=<adr>,<message> Send numeric message (10 digits)

* Only RDS1000

C.9. SCHEDULER COMMANDS*

NOTE: Scheduler works with local date and time not with UTC. Regular expressions are accepted for time and date. * - apply to all values, x-y – applies from x to y, x – applies only for value x SCHEDULE? – Displays All Configured Schedule Items SCHEDULE(i)? - Display schedule item i. SCHEDULE(i)=YY,MM,DD,WD,HH,MN,CMD - Add/Modify schedule item i. SCHEDULE_COUNT? – Display scheduled items count. SCHEDULE_ADD= YY,MM,DD,WD,HH,MN,CMD - Add schedule item. SCHEDULE_DELETE=i – Delete schedule item i. If i=’*’ delete all items.

* Only RDS500 and RDS1000

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C.10. NETWORK COMMANDS

Network communication configuration and monitoring commands:

IPCONFIG? : Lists all configured network information. IPCONFIG=1 : To set default settings of the IP module.

Parameter

Default Value

192.168.2.3

Mask

255.255.255.0

Gateway

192.168.2.1

DHCP

Disabled

Web Server

Enabled

Web Server : <username>,<password>

admin,admin

RDS CT synchronization:

Enabled

Time server IP :

129.6.15.28

MAC? : Display Ethernet address IP=x.x.x.x : Set Static Internet address IP? : Display Internet address MASK=x.x.x.x : Set Static sub-network mask MASK?: Disp. sub-net. mask GATEWAY=x.x.x.x : Set Static default router IP address GATEWAY?: Display default router IP address DHCP=1|0 : Enable/Disable DHCP DHCP? : Display DHCP client status ON or OFF CURRENT_IP? : Display currently used Internet address CURRENT_MASK?: Display currently used sub-net. mask CURRENT_GATEWAY?: Display currently used default router IP address FILTER=255.255.255.255 : Filter is disabled. FILTER=x.x.x.x: Accepts only packets from configured IP FILTER? : Display UDP Filter configuration USER=<username>,<password> : Configures username and password of the Ethernet module. USER? : Displays username and password. WEB_SERVER=1|0 : Enable/Disable Embedded Web Server WEB_SERVER? : Display Web Server status ON(1) or OFF(0) CT_SERVER_ON =0/1 : Clock time server used to synchronize RDS CT. CT_SERVER_IP=x.x.x.x : Clock time server IP. Protocol used : RFC-868

C.11. COMMUNICATION COMMANDS

COM? – Displays current port settings COM1? TCP1? TCP2? TCP3? TCP4? – Displays all communication settings. * COM1. , TCP1. , TCP2. , TCP3. , TCP4. - may go before the following commands PROTOCOL? – Displays communication protocol PROTOCOL=[ASCII],[UECP], [SNMP], [ASCII+UECP+SNMP] – Set the communication protocol MODE? – Displays communication mode.

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MODE=0|1|2; 0: unidirectional, 1: bidirectional with request, 2: bidirectional SPEED? – Displays communication speed (NOTE: Only for COM ports) SPEED=[9600],[19200].. [115200] – Set com port speed ECHO? – Displays communication echo status. ECHO=1|0 - Set communication echo ON or OFF SQC? – Displays sequence counter table. ACCESS? – Displays MEC access table. ACCESS.ALL=0|1 - Set RDS Encoder access right (ALL MEC) ACCESS.<MEC>=0|1 - Set RDS Encoder access right (<MEC>=0-255)

NOTE: The following commands are only available for TCP ports. TCP1.TYPE=TCP – Set TCP or UDP communication TCP1.PORT=X – Set TCP/UDP port TCP1.FILTER=0.0.0.0 – Set IP filter for the port. TCP1.TCP_STATUS=ESTABLISHED – Display TCP status of the specified port.

* RDS300 has only 1 TCP/UDP port; RDS500 – 2 ports; RDS1000 – 4ports;

C.12. RT+ COMMANDS*

RT_PLUS={0|1} - RT Plus On-1/OFF-0 RT_PLUS_GROUP - RT Plus Group 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 11A, 12A or 13A

NOTE: To enable the RT+ you have to set the values of the used tags in the RT_TAGGED_TEXT or in the RT list of tagged strings. You have to also add the RT+ group to the group sequence as well as group 3A.

*Only RDS500 and RDS1000

C.13. MONITORING COMMANDS*

MONITORING – Displays monitoring commands START_MONITORING –Starts monitoring of raw data on current port STOP_MONITORING –Stop monitoring of raw data MONITORING? – Displays current port for monitoring and the monitoring type(0-OFF) MONITORING=x1,x2 - x1 is the port number(0-COM1,2-TCP1,3-TCP2,etc.),x2 is the monitoring status CURRENT_PS? – Displays currently broadcasted PS CURRENT_RT? – Displays currently broadcasted RT

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C.14. SNMP COMMANDS*

SNMP_SERVER=0|1 - SNMP Enable (1)/Disable (0) command RO_PASSWORD - SNMP Read only community string RW_PASSWORD - SNMP Read/write community string TRAP_PORT - Trap server port Default:162 TRAP_SERVER - Trap server IP TRAP_PASSWORD - Trap community string NOTE: For the SNMP MIB table please contact us.

*Only RDS500 and RDS1000

C.15. SPECIAL COMMANDS

RESET: Software reset of the device. RESET_MEMORY: Resets EEPROM memory with the default settings. RESET_PS_SCROLL: Reloads PS Scroll parameters from EEPROM

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