MRC MTX5000 User And Technical Manual

MTX5000

Manual Part No. 400591-1 Rev. A June 2009

User and Technical Manual

Transmitter System

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Overview

The MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000) is a state-of-theart transmitter system. The MTX5000 Indoor Unit (IDU) contains a central processor used to control all fu nctions and operat ions of the system. To avoid potential software hang-ups or software corruption, please read and follow the guidelines contained in the following paragraphs.

Avoid Potential Operational Problems

Information contained in the following paragraphs identify potential problems that can be avoided by reading and following the operating procedures provided in this manual.

To avoid potential operational problems, please review the information contained in the “Routine Operation” Chapter on

page 3-1. The Routine Operation Chapter cont ains step-by-step

procedures that, when performed correctly, will eliminate potential problems that could be caused by operator error or by lack of experience with the MTX5000 system.

Radio Unable to Transmit or Gener ally Unstable

• If the radio is unable to transmit or is generally unstable, perform “Select Preset” on page 3-24 to select or re- select the proper Preset. Then verify proper transmitter operation by tran smitting and receivin g.

• If the radio remains unstable, it may be necessary to cycle power off and on. See ”Powering the MTX5000 System”

on page 3-7 to power down and power up the MTX5000.

Always wait a minimum of 10 seconds between powering the radio down and then powering the radio up again.

• After cycling power to off and back to on, perform “Select

Preset” on page 3-24 to sele ct the proper Preset. Then

verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving.

• If the radio is still unable to transmit or remains unstable, contact MRC Technical Support for assistance.

Improper Power Up/Power Down

If the radio is unable to transmit, is unstable, or if the software appears to be corrupted, the Preset may have been selected or changed too soon after power was applied or the wrong Preset was selected.

• Always wait a minimum of 5 seconds after the Main screen is displayed following power up before selecting a Preset.

• If the wrong Preset is selected, you must wait a minimum of 5 seconds before attempting to select another Pr eset. Failure to wait 5 seconds minimum between Preset selections will cause software hang-ups.

If the radio is unable to transmit, is unstable, or if the software appears to be corrupted, power to the radio may have been removed and reapplied too quickly.

The MTX5000 central processor requires a minimum of 10 seconds to properly shutdown to avoid possible software corruption.

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• Software corruption can occur if the external input power to the radio was momentarily lost and was then reapplied without waiting a mini mum o f 10 seconds betw een lo ss of power and reapplication of input power.

• The problem may also occur if the power switch was pressed to off and back to on without waiting a minimum of 10 seconds.

• To avoid problems, always wait a minimum of 10 seconds between removal or loss of power and reapplication of power to the radio.

• The problem may also occur if the progress bar was displayed when power was removed from the radio.

Always ensure the progress bar is not displayed on the color LCD display panel when power is removed from the radio.

If this problem has occurred, press the power switch to off, wait 10 seconds minimum, and press the power switch to on. The internal processor will attempt to perform a self-recovery of the software.

• During the software recovery attempt, a progress bar will be displayed on the color LCD display panel indicating the progress of the process. This progress bar will take more time to reach 100% tha n during a normal power up.

• Do not become impatient during the software

recovery process due to the time it may take for recovery. Do not remove and reapply power while the progress bar is displayed during the software selfrecovery process. Software corruption will occur!

• When the power up is complete and the Main screen is displayed on the color LCD display panel, verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving.

• If the software is corrupted and the Main screen is not displayed, contact MRC Technical Support for assistance.

Radio State Incorrect

If the radio state is incorrect, the correc t Preset may not have been selected. Select the proper Preset per “Select Preset” on

page 3-24.

PA Voltage Adjust Setup Software H ang-up

When performing “Perform PA Voltage Adjust Setup” on page 3-

44, ensure the Outdoor Unit (ODU) is properly connected to the

IDU. If the ODU is not connected to the IDU and you attempt to perform this procedure, the software will hang up.

• To avoid software hang-up, alway s ensure the ODU is

connected to the IDU when performing the P A V oltage Adjust Setup procedure.

• Check the Main screen ODU status indicator. If a major fault exists in the ODU, do not perform the PA Voltage Adjust Setup procedure until the fault has been corrected or until the ODU is connected to the IDU.

• If the ODU is not connected to the IDU or if the ODU has suffered a failure, the PA Voltage Adjust Setup Screen will remain displayed on the co lor L CD di splay p anel if th e PA Voltage Adjust Setup screen Start option button is selected.

If the software hangs up due to the ODU not being connected to the IDU or if the ODU has failed, perform the following:

• Press the power switch to off.

• Connect the ODU to the IDU or go to “Troubleshooting”

on page 4-1 to correct the fault.

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• Press the power switch to on, perform “Select Preset” on

page 3-24 to select the proper Preset.

• “Perform PA Voltage Adjust S etup” on p age 3-44 and then verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving.

RF Levels Too High

If the transmitted RF levels are too high, “Perform RF Level

Adjust” on page 3-49.

Software Recovery

If the software becomes corrupted, the MTX5000 IDU will attempt to self-recover the software. During the software selfrecovery, the previously configured parameters may be recovered - not the latest p aram eters. This may ha ppen i f a fau lt occurs when installing software up dates.

If the software becomes corrupted, press the po wer switch to off, wait 10 seconds minimum, and press the power switch to on. The internal processor will attempt to perform a self-recove ry of the software.

• During the software recovery attempt, a progress bar will be displayed on the color LCD display panel indicating the progress of the recovery process. This progress bar may take considerably m or e ti me to reach 100% than during a normal power up.

• Do not become impatient during the software recovery process due to the time it may take for recovery. Do not remove and re apply power while the progress bar is displayed during the software recovery process. Software corruption will occur!

• When the power up is complete and the Main screen is displayed on the color LCD display panel, you may need

to perform “Select Preset” on page 3-24. Then verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving.

If the software is no longer corrupted, perform “Firmware

Update” on page 5-114 to verify that you have the latest softwar e

installed in your MTX5000 IDU. Update the software, as required.

If the software is corrupt ed o r i f the Ma in sc reen is not displ ayed, contact MRC Technical Support for assistance.

Color Bar Generator Operations

All MTX5000 Indoor Units (IDU) contain a built-in digital Color Bar Generator (CBG) as standa rd equipment. The IDU is also available with an optional analog CBG. Potential operator problems can occur when using the optional analog CBG or the built-in digital CBG.

Potential operator-induced problems may include the following:

• Selection of the CBG On operating mode during test, troubleshooting, or CBG setup and failure to select the Off, A Gen, or A Stby operating mode for normal operation when test , troubleshooting , or CBG setup is completed.

• Selection of the CBG On, A Gen , or A Stby operating mode when the optional Analog Color Bar Generator is not installed in the MTX5000 IDU.

To avoid potential operator problems that can impact operation of the MTX5000 System, the following information is provided:

• The optional analog CBG and the digital CBG both include Off, On, A Gen (Auto Generated), or A Stby (Auto Standby) operating mode options.

• The CBG mode should only be set to the On operating mode for test, troubleshooting, or for setup of the

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applicable Color Bar Generator.

• During normal operation, the CBG Off, A Gen, or A Stby operating mode must be selected for proper operation and video transmission.

• CBG operating modes are not Preset-specific or modespecific. If your IDU contains the optional analog CBG and you select the Off, A Gen, or A S tby oper atin g mod e for an analog Preset, the selected option is applicable for all analog Presets, as well as for all digital Presets.

• If the CBG On operating mode is selected, the output of the MTX5000 IDU will be color bars only, not video, regardless if an analog or a digital Preset is selec ted.

When color bars are set to On (enabled), color bars take priority over all analog and digital Preset settings.

• If the IDU output consists of color bars only, please verify that the analog and/or digital CBG operation mode is not set to On before you call customer service. The problem may be nothing more than having selected the On operating mode.

Perform “Select Color Bar G enerato r Mode ” on p age 3-52 to select the Off, A Gen , or A Stby operating mode.

• It is possible to select analog CBG options if you do not have the optional CBG installed in your MTX5000 IDU, but the options are not active and will result in transmission problems.

• Be careful when setting CBG options if you do not have the optional analog CBG installed.

• If you attempt to set the CBG operating mode to On, A Gen, or A Stby and you do not have the optional analog CBG installed in your MTX5000 IDU, you will have a blank

screen displayed for analog Presets. Before calling Customer Service, please verify that the analog CBG operating mode has not been set to On.

Go to “Select Color Bar Generator Mode” on page 3-52 and select the Off, A Gen, or A Stby operation mode.

• When utilizing a digital Preset with an ASI video input and the digital CBG option setting is A Gen or A Stb y, loss of the ASI video input will not display color bars or will no t change the MTX5000 IDU operation to standby indicating loss of the ASI signal. This is normal operation for ASI video loss.

Using the Color LCD Display Panel Touch Screen

CAUTION

Avoid damage to the color LCD display panel!

The color LCD display pa nel touch screen may be damaged if a sharp, hard-pointed object, such as a pencil or a pen, is used t o select the displayed options.

T ouch screen options must only be selected using your fingers, a soft-pointed stylus, or the front panel function keys.

Damage to the color LCD display panel caused by using a hard-pointed object or other misuse may void your warranty on the MTX5000 IDU.

Whenever you use the MTX5000 IDU color LCD display panel

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touch screen to select options, use care to avoid damage. Sharp-pointed objects or excessive force can render the color LCD display Panel touch screen inoperable.

Use your fingers, a sof t-po inted st ylus, or the fron t pa nel fun ction keys to select the displayed options. A cotton swab works very well as a soft-pointed stylus.

Remote Location Operations

It is highly recommended that remote operations be performed using a Microsoft Windows-based PC that meets the following requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP Operating System with SP2

• 1.2 GHz processor

• 500 MB of system memory

• 1.0 Gb of free hard disk space

• Super VGA 800 x 600 pi xels

• Internet Explorer 7.0 or later

Remote location operations must be performed using Internet Explorer 7.0 or later.

Note

When operating in the remote mode, if the web page on the PC display shoul d become blank when switching between option tabs, select the web browser refresh option. The correct screen will then be displayed

Ethernet Connections

If you are connected to the Ethernet via the IDU rear panel ETHERNET RJ45 connector and you find that the color LCD

display panel appears to be operating very slowly or has locked up completely, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the ETHERNET connector.

This should free up the color LCD display Panel and the IDU should resume operating properly.

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Notices

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About This Manual

Part number 400591-1 Revision A June 2009 MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000)

The information contai ned in t his manua l remain s the prope rty of Microwave Radio Communicati ons (MRC) a nd may no t be used , disclosed, or reproduced in any form whatsoever, without the prior written consent of MRC.

MRC reserves the right to make changes to equipment and specifications of the pro duct descri bed in this manual at any tim e without notice and witho ut obliga tion to no tify any per son of such changes.

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Proprietary Mat erial

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MRC has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the material contained in th is manual at the time of pr inting. As specifications, equipm ent, and this manua l are subject to change without notice, MRC assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any error s or inaccuracies that may appea r in this manual or for any decisions based on its use. This manual is supplied for information purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by MRC.

Quality Certification

Microwave Radio Comm u ni cati o ns i s cer ti fi e d to ISO 9001:2000.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MRC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

General Safety Information

The following safety requirements, as well as local site requirements and regulations, must be observed by personnel operating and maint aining the equi pment covered by t his manual to ensure awareness of potential hazards.

WARNING - RF Power Hazard

High levels of RF power a r e pr e sent in the unit. Exposure to RF or microwave power can cause burns and may be harmful to health.

Remove power from the unit before discon necting any RF cables and before inspecting damaged cables and/or antennas.

Avoid standing in front of high gain antennas (such as a dish antenna) and never look into the open end of a waveguide or cable where RF power may be presen t.

RF Exposure - Safe Working Distances

MRC provides this warning for safety purposes with the intent to inform the user of the potential hazard to RF exposure. The following guidelines for safe operation were derived from OET bulletin 65, August 1997, as recommended by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The MTX5000 Transmitter System is a mobile transmitter system designed to provide services to broadcast ENG users under CFR 74 subpart F and 74.601 TV pickup stations. This unit, operated without an antenna, will not create RF en ergy

exceeding 1.0 mW/cm2, the FCC limit for exposure. On ce connected to an antenna, the potential for harmful exposure will

be greatly enha nced. In this situation, a certain distance from the radi ato r is to be

maintained. Calculations need to be performed to understand what that safe margin for exposure i s. This is known as the Maximum Permissible Exposur e (MPE) limit.

Note

Hazardous RF radiation limits and recommended distances may vary by country. Ensure that all applicable state and federal regulations are observed when using this transmitter.

Calculations provided are for common antennas often utilized in the ENG environment. The following formula used is that suggested by OET 65.

Calculating MPE

EIRP = P * (10 ^ (G / 10)) = (antilog of G/10) * P

P = RF power delivered to the antenna in mW G = Power gain of t he anten na i n th e dir ectio n of inte rest relati ve to an isotropic radiator R = distance to the center of radiation of the antenna in centimeters S = MPE in mW/cm² (milliwatts per square centimeters)

Conversions dBi to numeric gain = Antilog (dBi/10) Feet to centimeters = Feet * 30.48 Centimeters to Feet = cm * .0328 4 π = 12.57

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User Input RF power delivered to the antenna = Watts Antenna gain (referenced to isotropic antenna) = dBi Distance from the center of radiation = Feet

Calculation steps:

1. [P] RF power input. Convert watts to milliwatts = Watts * 1000

2. [G] Antenna gain dBi. Conver t to numeric gain = Antilog (dBi/10)

3. [EIRP] Multiply P * G

4. [R] Convert centimeters to feet = Centimeters * .0328

5. Square R

6. Multiply R² * 4π

7. [S] Divide (R² * 4π) into EIRP

S = Power Density in milliwatts per square centimeters. Note: At frequencies above 1500 MHz, S must not be greater than 1.

Reference FCC OET Bulletin 65, August 1997 - Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Fr equency Electromagnetic Fields The examples shown in Figure 1 and Figur e 2 are typical gra phs

for an MRC STRATA Transmitter and show the permissible exposure distance for various antennas. Graphs and data will vary, based on the actual transmitter, output power, frequency, and antenna utilized. One plot provides the permissible ou tput of the transmitter for di gital modulation, and the other plot for analog modulation.

MRC, in accordance with the requ ireme nt s set for th by the FCC , provides this information as a guide to the user. It is assumed that the users of this equipment are licensed and qualified to operate the equipment per the guidelines and recommendations contained within the pr oduct user gu id es and in acco rdan ce with any FCC rules that may apply.

Figure 1 with its corresponding table shows the 2GHz MPE.

Figure 1: MTX5000 MPE 2GHz

Antenna

Gain (dBi)

Minimum Distance from Antenna (cm)

Minimum Distance

from Antenna (inch)

0 28 11.02

5 50 19.68 16 177 69.67 20 279 109.81 35 1569 617.56

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Figure 2 with its corresponding table shows the 7GHz MPE.

Figure 2: MTX5000 MPE 7GHz

Antenna

Gain (dBi)

Minimum Distance from Antenna (cm)

Minimum Distance

from Antenna (inch)

0 26 10.23

5 46 18.11 16 163 64.16 20 258 101.55 35 1448 569.93

Conventions

Pay special attention to information marked in one o f the following way s :

WARNING

Follow WARNINGS closely to prevent personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Follow CAUTIONS to prevent damage to the equipment.

Note

Notes provide additional information to assist you in using and maintaining the equipment.

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Symbols Used

The following symbols may be used on the equipment or in this manual:

Symbol Meaning

WARNING: General Warning. Risk of Danger.

WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock.

WARNING: Electrostatic Discharge. Possible Damage to Equipment.

Fuse - Identifies fuses or their location.

Frame or Chassis Ground - Identifies the frame or chassis terminal.

Earth Ground - Identifies the earth ground terminal.

Protective Earth Ground - Identifies any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal on a protective earth electrode.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) - The product must not be disposed of with other waste at the end of its life cycle. It is the user’s responsibility to dispose of the waste equipment by hand ing it over to a designated collection point for recycling.

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Contents

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Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Avoid Potential Operational Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

Radio Unable to Transmit or Generally Unstable - - - - - i Improper Power Up/Power Down- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Radio State Incorrect - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii PA Voltage Adjust Setup Software Hang-up - - - - - - - - ii RF Levels Too High - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Software Recovery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Color Bar Generator Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Using the Color LCD Display Panel Touch Screen- - - iv Remote Location Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v Ethernet Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v

Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

About This Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Copyright - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Proprietary Material - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Quality Certification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i General Safety Information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii

WARNING - RF Power Hazard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii RF Exposure - Safe Working Distances - - - - - - - - - - - ii

Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iv Symbols Used- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v

Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

For Whom It’s Written - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Related Documents- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Ordering Documentation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Calling for Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Tell Us What You Think! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

Product Description- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission - - - - - - 2-2 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation- - - - - - - 2-2

RF Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2 System Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3 IDU Operating Controls- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4 External Connectors- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5 Configuration Options- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

IDU Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

AC Power- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

Remote Control Options- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

Antenna Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8

Band and Frequency Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8 System Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8

Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission- - - - - - - - - 2-9

Dual-Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission - - - - - - 2-9

Dual-Band Simultaneous Transmission- - - - - - - - - 2-10 Operating System Modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

Normal User Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

System Setup Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11 For More Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

Routine Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1 Overview of Controls, Indicators, and Connectors- - - - - 3-2

MTX5000 IDU Controls, In dicators, and Connectors- 3-2

MTX5000 ODU Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-6 Preparing for Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

Mobile Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

Powering the MTX5000 System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7 Using the MTX5000 Screens in Local Mode - - - - - - - - 3-10

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-10

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Main Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-11 Color LCD Display Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-13 Touch Screen and Function Keys - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-13 Navigation Between Main and Status Sc reens - - - 3-14 Transmitter Operation Buttons- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-14 Local/Remote Control St atus Button- - - - - - - - - - - 3- 16 Setup Screen Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-16

Radio Screen Options- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-17 Select Local/Remote Operation Mode - - - - - - - - - - - 3-20 MTX5000 Local Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-23

Select Preset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-24

Select RF Band - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-27

Select/Customize Operating Channels - - - - - - - - 3-30

Select Channel Offset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-32

Select Antenna - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-33

Select Antenna Polarizat i on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-34

Enable/Disable Transmitter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-35

Select High/Low Power Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

Monitor ODU Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

Monitor IDU Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-37

Monitor SUM Errors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-38

Monitor Current Preset Status Settings- - - - - - - - - 3-38

Perform PA Voltage Adjust Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-44

Perform RF Level Adjust - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-49

Select Color Bar Generator Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-52

Set Time and Date - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-54

Perform IDU Diagnostics- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-56

Review System Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-57

Set Last PA State- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-58 Using the MTX5000 in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-60

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-60

Remote Screen Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-61

Remote Configuration Setting Selections - - - - - - - 3-64

Transmitter Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-66

Alerts- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-66

Remote Location Operations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-67

Select Preset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-67 Select RF Band and Channel Plan - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-68 Select Operating Channel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-69 Select Antenna - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-70 Select Frequency Offset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-70 Select Antenna Polarization - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-70 Enable/Disable Transmitter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-71 Select High/Low RF Power Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-71 Monitor Alerts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-72

Routine vs. Advanced Operation Configuration Settings 3-73

Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1 Error Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1 Ethernet Connections- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4

Advanced Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1 Before You Begin- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

MTX5000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2 Software - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2 Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2 System Rules - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2

Configuration Setting s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3 Local Mode Password Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3 Create or Update Preset C onfig urati on S ettings i n Loca l Mode

5-6

Create or Update Custom Analog Preset Configuration In

Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7

Create or Update Digital COFDM Preset Configuration Set-

tings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17

Create or Update Digital ASI Preset Configuration Settings

in Local Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-30

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Create or Update Digital LMS-T Preset Configuration Set-

tings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-34

Create or Update Digital DVB-S Preset Configuration Set-

tings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-47

Create or Update Digital IP Preset Configuration Settings

in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-60

Create or Update Preset Configuration Settings in Remote

Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-73

Create or Update Custom An alog Preset Configuration in

Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-73

Create or Update Custom Digital COFDM Preset Configu-

ration in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-77

Create or Update Custom Digital ASI Preset Configuration

in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-82

Create or Update Custom Digital LMS-T Preset Configura-

tion in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-86

Create or Update Custom Di gital DVB-S Prese t Configura-

tion in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-91

Create or Update Custom Digital IP Preset Configuration

in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-96

Preset File Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-101

Restore Presets to Defaults- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-102 Save Preset Configurations to a File - - - - - - - - - 5-104

Load Preset Configura tions from a File- - - - - - - - 5-106 Set Network Addresses for Remote Operation - - - - 5-109 Firmware Update - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-114 License Manager- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-117

Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1 Unpacking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1 Initial Inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2 Damage in Shipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2 Installing the MTX5000 IDU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2

Site Preparation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2

Mounting the MTX5000 IDU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3

Power Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4

Power Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4

Power Supply and Distribution - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4 Grounding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5 Defining the Wiring Harness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5

Steps to Define the Harness- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5

Select the Type of RF/Power Cabling - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5

Select the Function Cables Required - - - - - - - - - - - 6-7

Determine the Size of Harness Required- - - - - - - - - 6-9 Cabling Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-9

MTX5000 System Type “N” Connector Interface - - 6-11

MTX5000 System TNC Connector Interface - - - - - 6-12 Installing the Fabricated Harness- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-13 Installing the Outdoor Unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-13

Site Preparation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-14

Mounting the ODU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-14 Making the Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-15

Mast Top Connections- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-16

IDU Connections- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-16 Wayside Data Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24

Wayside Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24

Compatibility- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24 Audio Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24

Audio Inputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24

Analog Audio Inputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-25

Digital Audio Inputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-25 ODU Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-26 Remote Control Operations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-26 Powering Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-27

Checks Before Power-Up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-27

Initial Power-Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-27

Power Down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-29 Product Modificatio ns - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-29

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Replacement Parts and Supported Repairs - - - 7-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1 External Cables and Adapters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1 AC Power Fuses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1 Supported Repairs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1

Theory of Operation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1 System Architecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1 Architecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission - - - - - - 8-2 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation - - - - - - 8-2 MTX5000 User Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-2 ODU RF Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-3 MTX5000 Internal Software - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-3

Outdoor Unit Details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-5

Installing Triax Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Appendix Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1 Sealing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Analog Color Bar Generator- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Appendix Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Operating Modes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

Technical Background - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2 Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

Entering Characters- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-4

Preliminary Setup Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-4

Configure Text Line A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-8

Configure Text Line B - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-9

Configure Control Line- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-10

Check the Configuration- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-13 Configuration Referenc e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B -16

Button Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-16

Full Character Set - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-17

Character Subsets- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B -18

Delay Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-18

Index- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Introduction 1-1MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Introduction

1.1 For Whom It’s Written

This manual is intended for use b y qualifie d operator s, instal lers, and service personnel. Users of this manual should already be familiar with the basic concepts of radio, video, and audio.

1.2 Related Documents

• MTX5000 Preset Settings (part no. 400558-1)

• Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations (part no. 400576-1)

• Channels and Frequen cies Technical Information (p art no. 400580-1)

1.3 Ordering Documentation

Any of the above manuals may be ordered by c ontacting MRC Customer Service:

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US) (0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)

Telephone: 800.490.5700 (Press 3)

+1.978.671.5700 (Press 3)

E-mail: customerservice@mrcbroadcast.com

When contacting Customer Service, please have the following information available:

• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is located on a label on the right-hand side of each unit.

• Approximate purchase date.

1.4 Calling for Service

MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During regular business hours you can reach our expert staff directly.

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time (US) (0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)

Telephone: 888.777.9221 (US and Canada)

+1.978.671.5929

E-mail: technicalsupport@mrcbroadcast.com

After regular business hou rs and on weekends and holi days, you can also reach our expert staff as follows:

Telephone: 888.777.9221 (US and Canada)

+1.978.671.5929

Your call will be automatically forwarded to the on-call Technical Support specialist.

When contacting Technical Support, please have the following information availab l e:

• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is located on a label on the right-hand side of each unit.

• Approximate purchase date.

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Product Description

2.1 Chapter Overview

This chapter provides an overall description of the MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000), its components, and its capabilities.

Here are the topics covered:

Topic Page

Description 2-1

General 2-1 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission 2-2 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation 2-2

RF Control 2-2 System Components 2-3 IDU Operating Controls 2-4 External Connectors 2-5 Configuration Options 2-7

IDU Configurations 2-7 AC Power 2-7 Remote Control Options

2-7

Antenna Options

2-8

Band and Frequency Options 2-8

System Configurations 2-8

Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission 2-9 Dual-Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission 2-9 Dual-Band Simultaneous Transmission 2-10

2.2 Description

2.2.1 General

The MTX5000 is a highly reliable, flexible, and compact video microwave transmitter system with modulation and encoding functions. The MTX5000 system includes an Indoor Unit (IDU) consisting of the 19-inch wide, 2-rack unit (2RU) high, rackmounted transmitter and a mast-mounted Outdoor Unit (ODU), also called an RF Unit (R F U ) or an RF head.

For dual band MTX5000 Transmitter System configurations, the system will contain both a 2 GHz and a 7 GHz ODU. All configurations of the MTX5000 IDU provide a 70 MHz IF output and control to the 2 GHz and/or 7 GHz ODU.

The MTX5000 is a r ack-mou nted, RF Hig h De fini tion (HD )-re ady video transmission system with both analog and digital modulation capabilities. The MTX5000 provides a sophisticated user interface with an intuitive keypad scheme and an adjustable color LCD display panel with touch screen control.

A fully equipped MTX5000 package is HD-ready and provides a robust HD link from the field to the studio. Several digital video input formats are accepted, as well as analog composite for both COFDM (DVB-T) and analog FM transmission. In addition, the MTX5000 can accept severa l an al og au di o inputs for FM analog transmission.

Operating System Modes 2-11

General 2-11 Normal User Mode 2-11 System Setup Mode 2-11

For More Information 2-11

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The MTX5000 has two mas t-mounted ODU bands available. Consult your Sales Representative or contact the factory for the latest bands available. These ODUs contain integrated RF upconversion circuitry and high power RF amplifiers for maximum power and signal quality.

With the new demands for digital modulation, the ODUs have been optimized for improved Modulation Error Ratio/Error Vector Magnitude (MER/EVM) performance with COFDM transmission.

2.2.2 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission

The MTX5000 is capable of encoding both Standard Definition (SD) and HD video, depending upon the options contained in your MTX5000 system. Available inpu ts include SD Serialized Digital video (ASI-SDI), HD-SDI, and composite video.

Audio input formats currently include digital AES/EBU and analog formats. Future enhancements will include AC-3 SMPTE-302. The encoder is also cap ab l e of encod i ng an RS232 signal as Wayside data. The MTX5000 is capable of generating a fully compliant DVB-T compliant outp ut signal. This provides a robust digital link in any hostile transmission environment.

2.2.3 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation

When in the analog FM mode, the MTX5000 will accept a standard composite video input. It will also accept analog audio inputs. The FM analog signal is useful when working with older legacy equipment or when an analog transmission is desired.

The MTX5000 IDU communicates with the ODU to set operating frequencies and power levels. This interface is also used for calibration of the ODU power supply and to monitor error conditions.

2.2.4 RF Control

The MTX5000 IDU (Figure 2-1) is designed to accept a variety of external video and audio signals in different digital format streams and analog signals and to pr o v id e a m od ulated 70 MHz IF output.

Figure 2-1: MTX5000 Indoor Unit

The MTX5000 IDU allow s you to switch between analog and digital modes where b oth applications are used. The MTX5000 also provides separate video and audio or baseband composite operations.

Key features of the MTX5000 IDU are as follows:

• Switchable Analog or D i gital modes

• SD/HD SDI interfaces with multiplexing

• Integrated SD/HD MPEG-2/H.264 encoding technologies

• FM transmitter modulation technology (analog)

• DVB-T COFDM modulation technology (digital)

• IF (70 MHz) signal input and monitoring

• Video monitoring output

• Video and audio inputs for NTSC or PAL video/audio signal transmission

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• Front panel keypad and touch screen display for operation and cont rol

• Multiple configuration options available

• Built-in digital Color Bar Ge nerator

• Optional analog Color Bar Generator is availabl e.

The MRC ODU (See Figure 2-2) performs the signal upconversion from 70 MHz IF to RF (2 GHz or 7 GHz) and provid es signal amplification, as required. For dual band operation, two separate ODUs are required, one for 2 GHz operation, and one for 7 GHz operation.

Figure 2-2: Outdoor Unit - Typical

A typical installation is shown in Figure 2-3. The MTX5000 IDU is typically mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) rack for mobile installati ons. The ODU is mounted on an antenna mast.

Outdoor Unit Typical Installation

Figure 2-3: Typical MTX5000 Transmitter System

2.3 System Components

The MTX5000 system consists of the IDU and the ODU(s). A typical system is shown in Figure 2-4 on page 2-4. The IDU contains the baseband circui try, power supply, and control modules. It accepts a wide variety of audio and video inputs, both analog and digit al , a nd gen er at es a 70 MHz IF output. The IDU also accepts IF inputs from external modulators.

The IDU can be controlled locally from the front panel controls or it can be controlled remotely. The IDU can be controlled from a PC at a remote location, such as a studio, via the PC web browser. The optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC can also be used to provide remote control of the IDU during mobile operations.

Antenna

Pan & Tilt Assembly Outdoor Unit (ODU)

Conduit (Nycoil)

Indoor Unit (IDU) (Inside Vehicle)

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Figure 2-4: MTX5000 System Components - Typical

For digital oper ati on, the ID U is equ ippe d with an inter nal MPEG/ COFDM module.

The ODU contains the upconverters and the power amplifier. The ODU accepts the 70 MHz IF ou tput from the IDU, converts

RF Switch

Directional Antenna

(MRC 2A20, 7A30, Ellipse 2000, etc.)

Pan & Tilt Asse

Outdoor RF Unit

(Upconvertor, Power Amp)

Conduit (Nycoil)

OmniPole Antenna

MTX5000 Indoor Un

(Baseband, Audio/Vi

Modules)

Laptop PC, Remote Access Subnotebook PC, or PC

the IF to the RF operating band required, and amplifies the RF output, as required.

All installations will include an antenna, either directional, omnidirectional, or both . An MRC RF switch can be mou nted on the antenna mast to select the antenna required.

When using the mast-mounted antenna(s), a Nycoil conduit sheath covers the wiring harn ess between the IDU and the ODU. The wiring harness carries the DC power, 70 MHz IF, and antenna band and polarization switching control. Additional wiring is contained in the Nycoil conduit sheath for controlling the antenna pan and tilt mechanism and for implementin g additional functions such as off-air monitors, mast lights, etc.

2.4 IDU Operating Controls

All controls are located on the front panel of the MTX5000 IDU. There are no controls on the ODU.

All transmitter functions are controlled using the color LCD display panel touch screen and/or function keys, as shown in

Figure 2-5 on page 2-5.

The color LCD display p anel with touch screen and f unction keys are used to select control and diagnostic menu screens for both the IDU and the ODU. Option buttons displayed on the color LCD display panel are used to control Preset selection, RF band selection, channel selection, offset selection, antenna selection, antenna polarization, transmitter operation (on or off), power (low or high), and to monitor the status of the IDU and ODU.

The option buttons displayed on the color LCD display panel may be selected using either the color LCD display panel touch screen or the function keys.

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Figure 2-5: MTX5000 Front Panel View

GHI

PQRS

Shift

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

SEL

#Space

MTX5000

Power Switch

Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen

Keypad (Not Currently Operational)

Function Keys

2.5 External Connectors

The rear panels of the MTX 5000 IDU configurations contain the I/O connectors and an input fuse, as shown in Figure 2-6 on

page 2-6. Connectors contained on the ODU are shown in Figure 2-7 on page 2-6.

The MTX5000 system is designed to make upgrading from an older radio as easy as possible. The IDU and ODU can be ordered with a variety of connectors to plug into an existing wiring harness. Connectors available for the cable connection between the IDU and ODU are as follows:

• Triax (both ends)

• T ype “N” (bo th end s)

• TNC (both ends).

If your MTX5000 system contains the TNC connector option on the IDU, a TNC connector must be attached to the ODU end of the cable for weather and reliability purp oses.

All ODU configurations contain a standard Type “N” connector for connection to the antenna.

If your MTX5000 system IDU is equipp ed with e ither Type “N” or TNC connectors, the IDU will contain an 8-pin Weidmuller connector to provide DC po wer and control to the ODU via the ODU POWER connector.

If your system is equipped with Triax connectors, the 8-pin Weidmuller connector will not be present on the rear panel of the IDU. With the Triax connector option, both DC power and control are provided to the ODU via the Triax cable connected between the IDU and the ODU. If the Triax connector option is contained on your MTX5000 system, a POWER connector will not be present on the ODU.

For additional information, refer to the “ Installation” Chapter on

page 6-1.

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Figure 2-6: MTX5000 IDU Rear Panel Configurations

ETHERNET

RTN DATA

WAYSIDE

ATPC

AUDIO

+ G -

SUM

ALARM

AES/EBU

VIDEO IN

BB IN

IF MON

AC-3

SMPTE 302

ASI 1 HD-SDI ASI 2

IF IN

VID MON

SDI/ASI

ANT CONTROL

RFU POWER OUT

RFU 1

RFU 2

H V

LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND +

- - + +

- - + + 1

POWER IN

+ G -

ANT CONTROL

RFU POWER OUT

RFU 1

RFU 2

H V

LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND +

- - + +

- - + + 1

MTX5000 IDU Configuration with Triax Connectors

MTX5000 IDU Configuration with Type “N” or TNC Connectors

Figure 2-7: MTX5000 ODU Connectors

RF OUT

RF IN

IDU

RF OUT Connector

POWER Connector (With TNC and Type “N” RF IN Connector Options Only)

RF IN Connector

The IDU connects to the ODU through the wiring harness between the units. The wiring harness contains DC power, 70 MHz IF, and control for all compon ents mounted on the top of the antenna mast. Functions an d control cont ained in th e wiring harness typically include the following:

• 70 MHz IF, control, and alarms between the IDU and the

ODU

• DC power to the ODU

• Power and control for an RF switch to select antennas

• Power and control for anten na switching fun ctions (band,

polarization, and power)

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• Power for mast top lights

• Control and power for the Pan and Tilt assembly

• RF and control for an off-air antenna

• Mast top safety sensors for proximity, high voltage, etc.

Since each installation may be different, the harness must be specified for each installation. The harness can be supplied by MRC, or it is often supplied by the van integrator.

2.6 Configuration Options

MRC is constantly working to expand and upgrade the capabilities of the MTX5000. Consult your Sales Representative or contact the factory for the latest information.

2.6.1 IDU Configurations

Your MTX5000 IDU consists of an MPEG encoder, a COFDM modulator, and an analog FMT modu le.

2.6.2 AC Power

The MTX5000 IDU operat es on the following AC p ower:

• 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Fuse ratings for the AC power sources are listed in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1: AC Fuse Ratings

Operating Voltage Fuse Rating

120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 3.0A SB 250V 3AG or 5 x 20 mm 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 1.5A SB 250V 3AG or 5 x 20 mm

AC power is applied to the MTX5000 IDU, which in turn, provides DC power to the ODU via the wiring harness between them .

Refer to the “ Installation” Chapter on page 6-1 for additional information.

2.6.3 Remote Control Options

For portable mobile operations, the MTX5000 system may be controlled using either a Windows-based laptop PC or by the optional Windows-base d Remote Access S ubnotebook PC . See

Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8: Remote Access Subnotebook PC

Using either PC eliminates the need for a separate panelmounted remote control panel to control the MTX5000 system.

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An RJ-45 crossover cable is required for connect ion to either PC for mobile remote control operations.

The MTX5000 system may also be controlled from a Windowsbased PC at a remote location. When controlling the MTX5000 system from a remote location, the remote PC is connected to the MTX5000 system via the Ethernet.

To connect Windows-based PCs to the MTX5000 system, see

”Select Local/Remote Operation Mode” on page 3-20. To

connect the optional Windows-based Remote Access Subnotebook PC to the MTX5000 system, refer to the Remote Access Subnotebook PC Operator’s Guide, part number 400573-1, provided with the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC.

Information and procedures required to control the MTX5000 system for either portable mobil e applications or for remote location operations are provided in “Using the MTX5000 in

Remote Mode” on p ag e 3-60 and “Remote Location Operations” on page 3-67. Procedures required to control the MTX5000

system using either a Windows-based laptop PC, the optional Windows-based Remote Access Subnotebook PC, or a Windows-based PC at a remote location are identical.

2.6.4 Antenna Options

The MTX5000 system is fully compatible with a variety of antennas, including:

• MRC ProStar, models

- 2A20 and 2A20SS (2 GHz)

- 7A30 and 7A30SS (7 GHz)

- 2A20/7A30 (dual band 2 & 7 GHz)

- 2A20/7A30SS (dual band 2 & 7 GHz, solid state switching)

• MRC Ellipse 2000

• MRC OmniPole Omnidirectional.

Switching functions for band and antenna p olarization are controlled from the front panel of the IDU.

If your installation involves more than one antenna, this can be easily accommodated by using an MRC RF Switch. The RF Switch is also controlled from the front panel of the IDU.

2.6.5 Band and Frequency Options

The MTX5000 system is designed to cover one or more bands. It can be ordered as a single-band unit or as a dual-band configuration to cover the following bands.

• 2 GHz (17 MHz)

• 2 GHz (12 MHz)

• 7 GHz Lower.

Band and frequency information is stored in the RFU, which means switching bands after installation is very simple: just plug in the RFU for the new band and the IDU will automatically configure itself for the new band.

Within these bands, channels can be pre-programmed at the factory to match either the U .S. broadcast ch annel p lan or a pl an specified by the customer.

2.7 System Configurations

The MTX5000 system provides several antenna configuration options to transmit using either an omni antenna or a directional antenna, in either single-band or dual-band operation.

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