Sinteck RPU Link, Strider STL Link User And Technical Manual

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Technical Manual

Strider RPU&STL Link Series

Reportage Link System packages

Studio-Transmitter Links

Auxiliary Link System

SUMMER05-SRFStrider-161004A

Released

February - 2005

Sao Paulo

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Estamos gratos pela confiança em nós depositada ao
optar por um produto Sinteck.

Strider Link faz parte da estratégia Sinteck de chegar cada vez mais perto das
necessidades, anseios e expectativas de nossos clientes. Surpreender, inovar, adicionar
novos recursos de design, requinte, tecnologia e confiabilidade são propósitos que
permeiam cada etapado desenvolvimento deum novo produto.

Concebido a partir destes critérios, Strider Link conjuga qualidade e segurança, com
excelentes indices de durabilidade, desempenho e economia. É a vitória de um projeto
desenvolvido no Brasil para extremas condições de temperatura, tensão de alimentação e
padrões brasileiros e inteiramente compativel com as exigencias de nossos usuários
internacionais.

Está em suas mãos um produto confiável, testado e aprovado pelos mais rigorosos
usuários, um produtosimples de usare sofisticado emtecnologia.

Gracias por la confianza depositada en nosotros por
haber elegido un producto Sinteck.

Strider link surge a partir de la estrategia Sinteck en llegar cada vez más cerca de
las necesidades, anhelos y expectativas de nuestros clientes. Sorprender, innovar,
introducir continuas mejorias en el diseño, perfección, tecnología y confiabilidad
son algunos de nuestros propósitos que permedian cada etapa de la evolución y
desarrollo de unnuevo producto.

En base a estos criterios, Strider Link combina calidad y seguridad, con excelentes
índices de durabilidad, desempeño y economía. Es el logro de un proyecto
desarrollado en Brasil que responde a elevadas temperaturas climatológicas,
tensión de alimentación y padrones brasileños completamente compatibles con las
exigencias de nuestrosusuarios internacionales.

Tiene en sus manos un producto confiable. Testado y aprobado por los más
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Thank you for putting your trust in us by choosing a
Sinteck product.

This Strider Link equipment is growing as part of the Sinteck strategy is responding
to the needs of today, as requested and expected by our clients. By introducing
innovating and reliable designs, we can build up a trusting relationship with our
customers.

At the forefront of this criteria, Sinteck’s Strider Link Series combines both quality
and security, with excellent qualities of durability, design and economics. This
equipment is the result of a project developed in Brazil that responds to withstand
extreme summer temperatures in our local market and compatible with the need of
our international users.

You have a product at hand that is reliable, tested and proved by the most
demanding users, aproduct that is simple to use and highly technically advanced.

AA- Preliminary Instructions

Strider Link Series
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This manual is written as a general guide for those having previous knowledge and
experience with this kind of equipment, well conscious of the risks connected with
the operation ofelectrical equipment.
It is not intended to contain a complete statement of all safety rules which should be
observed by personnelin using thisor other electronic equipment.
The installation, use and maintenance of this equipment envolve risks both for the
personnel performing them and for the device itself, that shall be used only by
trained personnel.
Sinteck Nextt doesn’t assume responsibility for injury or damage resulting from
improper procedures orpractices by untrainedpersonnel in this handling of this unit.
Please, observeall local codes andfire protection standards in the operationsof this
unit.

Warning: always disconnect power before opening covers or removing any
part of this unit.
Use appropriate grounding procedures to short out capacitors and high
voltage points before servicing.

Warning: this devicecan irradiateradio frequency waves, and it’s not installed
following the instructions contained in the manual and local regulations it
could generate interferences in radio communications.
This is a “ Class A” equiment. In the residential place this equipment can
cause hash. In this case can be requested to user to take the necessary
measures.

Sinteck Nextt reserves to the right to modify the design and/or the technical
specifications of theproduct and this manual without notice.

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BB- Warranty

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All products madeby Sinteck Nexthas 2 yearslimited warranty.

Sinteck Next extends to the original end-user purchaser all manufacturers warranty which
are transferrable andall claims areto be madedirectly to Sinteckper indicated procedures.

The limited warrantynot includes:

1) Re-shipment ofthe unit toSinteck Next forrepair purposes,

2)Any unauthorized repair/modification,

3) Incidental/consequential damagesas a resultof any defect,

4) Nominal non-incidentaldefects,

5) Re-shipment costsor insurance ofthe unit orreplacement units/parts.

Any damage tothe goods mustbe reported tothe carrier inwriting on theshipment receipt.

Any discrepancy or damage discoveredsubsequent todelivery, shall be reported toSinteck
Next within 5(five) days fromdelivery date.

Toclaim your rightscovered by thislimited warranty,you must followthese procedures:

1) Contact the dealer or distributor where you purchased the unit. Describe the problem
and, as soonas possible easysolution can betaken.
Dealers and distributors are supplied with all information about problems that may occur
and usually they can repair the unit quickly. Almost all errors when installing the devide are
detected by thedealers and distributors.

2) If your dealer is not able to assist you, contact Sinteck Next and report the problem. If it is
decided to return the unit to the factory, Sinteck Next will mail you a regular authorization
with all the necessary instructions to send back the goods. In some cases the device must
be re-shipped back to the Sinteck Labs - Then, contact Sinteck Next and request an
authorization number.

3) When you receive the authorization, you can send back the unit. Pack it carrefully for the
shipment, preferably using the original wood box and seal the package perfectly. The
customer always assumes the risks of loss (remember: Sinteck Next is never responsible
for damage or loss), until the package reaches Sinteck Labs. For this reason, we suggest
you to insure the goods for the whole value. Shipment must be effected in the prepaid form
to the addressspecified by Sinteck’s service manageron the authorization.

IN ANY CASE, DO NOTSEND BACK UNITS WITHOUT OUR AUTHORIZATIONAS THEY
WILLBE REFUSED.

4) Make sure to enclosea writtentechnical reportwhere mention all the problems found and
a copy ofyour original invoiceestablishing the startingdate of thewarranty.

Replacement and warranty parts may be ordered from the following address. Make sure to
include the equipmentmodel and serialnumber as wellas part descriptionand part number.

IN EUROPE: IN AMERICAS:

Sinteck Sistemas ElectrónicosSLL Sinteck Sistemas Eletronicosltda.
Calle Sotavento 3-13 Rua Dos Bolivianos578
El Perellonet Vila Rio Branco- Sao Paulo/SP
Valencia - España BRASIL
46012 CEP 03873-100

Telf.+55 116143 8640

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Strider Link Series RPU&STL, Reportage Link System, Studio Transmitter Link and Auxiliary
Link System is a simple system designed to convey FM program material from a studio site to a
transmitter site like STL use. Also, it can be used like Reportage link when exists the need to
transmit parties, games, events and too many others applications. The Strider Link Series also
simultaneously conveys control and secondary programming subcarriers through MPX inputs.
This equipment may also be used to provide high-quality program transmission in intercity relay
service.
The Strider Link Series of equipment is a family of equiment that can operate in sveral bands from
170MHz through 450MHz. Strider STL Professional Link Series can operate up to 2,5GHz. This
operate manual covers the 170MHz, 200MHz, 300MHz and 400MHz bands of operation and the
various configurations inthose bands.

Cards available to 2 different configurations:

The Strider Link system can be configured through cards that can be introduced by the customer
or even configured of it already manufactures internally with these cards. The customer can
choose in working with the basic system without additional card and according to need the cards
can be supplied.

The Strider Transmitter Link can work with a Stereo Generator Card to transmit programs in
Stereo operation.This card is very easy to install when the Strider Link package is bought without
any card.

Also, the second option is the Audio Processor Card, the user can choose to work with this card
and the Stereo Generator Card, the transmittion will have excellent audio quality with these two
cards.

Main Features:

In all of versions there is a LCD Display. RF, audio level, channel and other parameters are shown
on this LCD display. This display offers a very easy method of transmitter parameter monitoring
and a new level of easy for setup and installation, with metering accuracy normally only found on
expensive test equipment.

The FM modulator section in the Strider transmitters employs a fast PLL system and an excellent
VCO for extremelylow audio distortion andhigh stereo performance.

A built in audio modulator provides crystal clear stereo sound and combined with the internal
compressor/limiter a fully compliant “plugand play”all in one link systemon theStrider Multiplexx
with cards.

For future compatibility all settings are switchablewith on board jumpers. The stereo and/or limiter
settings can be switched in and out to suit the requirements of any external broadcast equipment
you may havenow and in thefuture (in theStrider Multiplexx - allcards installed)

The lightweight universalmains input designensures a highreliability efficient designcompatabile
with any mainssystem in the world.

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1.2 System Specifications

1.2.1 Strider Link Series - Composite System Characteristics

Frequency Range: 200MHz

300MHz
400MHz
Sub-bands of 5MHz, example: 350-355MHz

Channel Spacing: 25kHz,

50kHz,
100kHz
others on request

Frequency response: +-0.2dB or better, 30Hz to 53kHz

+-0,3dB or better, 30Hz to 75kHz

Distortion:

THD and IMD: 0,2% or less, 30Hz to 7,5kHz

(Typically better than 0,15% at 1kHz)

[Convolved stereo demodulation products greater than 50dB
Below the 100% modulation reference level (400Hz) from 7,5-15kHz]

Stereo Separation: 55dB or better, 50Hz to 15kHz

(Typically 60dB or better)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 65dB or better

(Typically 70dB)
Demodulated, de-emphasized (left or right)
Referenced to 100% modulation

Emision: 500F9

1.2.2 Strider Link Series - Monaural System Characteristics

Distortion: +-0,3dB or better, 30hz to 15kHz

THD and IMD 0,15% or less, 30Hz to 15kHz

(Typically better than 0,1% at 1kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 70dB or better

(Typically 75dB)
Referenced to 100% modulation

Operating temperature: -10 C to +70 C

Emission: 110F3 (no subcarrier)

110F9 (with 26kHz control subcarrier)
230F9 (with 67kHz program subcarrier)

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1.2.3 Strider Link Transmitter - Basic Transmitter system - without cards

Type: Solid State

Direct FM
Frequency Synthesized
Crystal referenced

RF Power Output: 8W tipically, 10W maximum, adjusted in steps of

+-100mW.

RF Output Connector: 50 Ohms N connector type, UHF female on request

Deviation (100% modulation): +-75kHz

+-50kHz (composite)
+-40kHz (monaural)

Frequency Stability: +-5ppm or better (1 or 2 ppm on

request)

Spurious & Harmonic Emission: More than 60dB below carrier level

Modulation Capability: Mono operation and Composite main

subcarrier channels

Modulation inputs: Composite: 0dBm nominal for 75kHz deviation @ 1kHz

adjustable - MPX input BNC connector 10k Ohms unba­ lanced.
Frequency range: 30Hz to 200kHz
(1 BNC connector unbalanced)

Monaural: 0dBm nominal for +-75kHz deviation @ 1kHz

, (internal jumpers for -10dB or +6dB)

XLR connector - balanced electronic floating - 600 ohm
Frequency range: 30Hz to 20KHz
Mono input is made by the LEFT XLR connector
(Internal jumper to 50µs or 75µs pre-emphasis selection)

SCA input: 0dBm nominal for +- 7,5kHz deviation at
57kHz adjustable
Impedance: 10k Ohms
Frequency Range: 50kHz up to 200kHz
BNC connector unbalanced

Power Source: 85 to 265VAC 47-63Hz switched power

supply system, full-range 48W.
12VDC input socket for mobile operation
(Minimum 10,8V and maximum 14V)

Dimensions: 1 rack unit (44,45mm) high

483mm wide
12,5 cm deep

Shipping Weight: 3,5kg

1-4 System Characteristics

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1.2.4 Strider Link Transmitter - W/ Audio processor dual-band card

Type: Solid State

Direct FM
Frequency Synthesized
Crystal referenced

RF Power Output: 8W tipically, 10W maximum, adjusted in steps of

+-100mW.

RF Output Connector: 50 Ohms N connector type, UHF female on request

Deviation (100% modulation): +-75kHz

+-50kHz (composite)
+-40kHz (monaural)

Frequency Stability: +-5ppm or better (1 or 2 ppm on

request)

Spurious & Harmonic Emission: More than 60dB below carrier level

Modulation Capability: Mono operation and Composite main

subcarrier channels

Modulation inputs: Composite: 0dBm nominal for 75kHz deviation @ 1kHz

adjustable - MPX input BNC connector 10k Ohms unba­ lanced.
Frequency range: 30Hz to 200kHz
(1 BNC connector unbalanced)

Monaural: 0dBm nominal for +-75kHz deviation @ 1kHz

, (internal jumpers for -10dB or +6dB)

XLR connector - balanced electronic floating - 600 ohm
Frequency range: 30Hz to 20KHz
Mono input is made by the LEFT XLR connector
(Internal jumper to 50µs or 75µs pre-emphasis selection)

SCA input: 0dBm nominal for +- 7,5kHz deviation at
57kHz adjustable
Impedance: 10k Ohms
Frequency Range: 50kHz up to 200kHz
BNC connector unbalanced

Audio processor dual-band card: Stereo active bass boost circuit 3dB @ 80Hz (punch)

Stereo crossover 6dB in-phase correction:
* Low pass: 30Hz to 200Hz - 1st way
* High pass: 200Hz to 15kHz - 2nd way
Stereo compressor and limiter section of the card:
* 1st way: attack time 10ms, release time 1s
* 2nd way: attack time 4ms, release time 500ms
Maximum compressionÇ >20:1dB

Power Source: 85 to 265VAC 47-63Hz switched power

supply system, full-range 48W.
12VDC input socket for mobile operation
(Minimum 10,8V and maximum 14V)

Dimensions: 1 rack unit (44,45mm) high

483mm wide
12,5 cm deep

Shipping Weight: 3,5kg

1-5 System Characteristics

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1-6 System Characteristics

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1.2.4 Strider Link Transmitter - W/ Stereo Generator card

Type: Solid State

Direct FM
Frequency Synthesized
Crystal referenced

RF Power Output: 8W tipically, 10W maximum, adjusted in steps of

+-100mW.

RF Output Connector: 50 Ohms N connector type, UHF female on request

Deviation (100% modulation): +-75kHz

+-50kHz (composite)
+-40kHz (monaural)

Frequency Stability: +-5ppm or better (1 or 2 ppm on

request)

Spurious & Harmonic Emission: More than 60dB below carrier level

Modulation Capability: Mono operation and Composite main

subcarrier channels

Modulation inputs: Composite: 0dBm nominal for 75kHz deviation @ 1kHz

adjustable - MPX input BNC connector 10k Ohms unba­ lanced.
Frequency range: 30Hz to 200kHz
(1 BNC connector unbalanced)

Monaural: 0dBm nominal for +-75kHz deviation @ 1kHz

, (internal jumpers for -10dB or +6dB)

XLR connector - balanced electronic floating - 600 ohm
Frequency range: 30Hz to 20KHz
Mono input is made by the LEFT XLR connector
(Internal jumper to 50µs or 75µs pre-emphasis selection)

SCA input: 0dBm nominal for +- 7,5kHz deviation at
57kHz adjustable
Impedance: 10k Ohms
Frequency Range: 50kHz up to 200kHz
BNC connector unbalanced

Stereo Generator Card: Jumper selection 50µs or 75µs

Frequency response: 20Hz to 15kHz (THD+N<0,1%)
(when installed the digital 15kHz low pass filter)
Stereo separation: Better than 60dB @ 1kHz
Pilot tone frequency: 19kHz +- 1Hz

Power Source: 85 to 265VAC 47-63Hz switched power

supply system, full-range 48W.
12VDC input socket for mobile operation
(Minimum 10,8V and maximum 14V)

Dimensions: 1 rack unit (44,45mm) high

483mm wide
12,5 cm deep

Shipping Weight: 3,5kg

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1.2.6 Strider Link Transmitter - Multiplexx (Stereo Generator card + Audio processor dual­band card + Digital 15kHz low pass filter card)

1-7 System Characteristics

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Type: Solid State
Direct FM
Frequency Synthesized
Crystal referenced

RF Power Output: 8W tipically, 10W maximum, adjusted in steps of
+-100mW.

RF Output Connector: 50 Ohms N connector type, UHF female on request

Deviation (100% modulation): +-75kHz
+-50kHz (composite)
+-40kHz (monaural)

Frequency Stability: +-5ppm or better (1 or 2 ppm on
request)

Spurious & Harmonic Emission: More than 60dB below carrier level

Modulation Capability: Mono operation and Composite main
subcarrier channels

Modulation inputs: Composite: 0dBm nominal for 75kHz deviation @ 1kHz
adjustable - MPX input BNC connector 10k Ohms unba­ lanced.
Frequency range: 30Hz to 200kHz
(1 BNC connector unbalanced)

Monaural: 0dBm nominal for +-75kHz deviation @ 1kHz
(internal jumpers for -10dB or +6dB)
XLR connector - balanced electronic floating - 600 ohm
Frequency range: 30Hz to 20KHz
Mono input is made by the LEFT XLR connector
(Internal jumper to 50µs or 75µs pre-emphasis selection)

SCA input: 0dBm nominal for +- 7,5kHz deviation at
57kHz adjustable
Impedance: 10k Ohms
Frequency Range: 50kHz up to 200kHz
BNC connector unbalanced

Audio processor dual-band card: Stereo ac tiv e bass boost circuit 3dB @ 80Hz (punch)
Stereo crossover 6dB in-phase correction:
* Low pass: 30Hz to 200Hz - 1st way
* High pass: 200Hz to 15kHz - 2nd way
Stereo compressor and limiter section of th e card :
* 1st way: attack time 10ms, release time 1s
* 2nd way: attack time 4ms, release time 500ms
Maximum compressionÇ >20:1dB

Stereo Generator Card: Jumper selection 50µs or 75µs
Frequency response: 20Hz to 15kHz (THD+N<0,1%)
(when installed the dig ital 15kHz low pass filter)
Stereo separation: Better than 60dB @ 1kHz
Pilot tone frequency: 19kHz +- 1Hz

Power Source: 85 to 265VAC 47-63Hz switched power
supply system, full-range 48W.
12VDC input socket for mobile operation
(Minimum 10,8V and maximum 14V)

Dimensions: 1 rack unit (44,45mm) high
483mm wide
12,5 cm deep

Shipping Weight: 3,5kg

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1.2.7 Strider Link Receiver

RF Input Connector: 50 Ohms type N Female, or UHF Female

on request

Sensitivity: Composite: 100µV or less required

for 65dB SNR, left or right channel de­ emphasized, demodulated.

Monaural: 20µV or less required for 65dB SNR

Selectivity:

Composite: 3dB IF bandwidth: +- 125kHz

80dB IF bandwidth: +- 1,2MHz

Monaural: 3dB IF bandwidth: +-90kHz

80dB IF bandwidth: +-1,2MHz

Modulation outputs: Composite: 4Vpp @ 600 Ohms, adjustable

unbalanced
Frequency range: 30Hz to 80kHz
(1 BNC Connector)

Monaural: 0dBm @ 600 Ohms, balanced

Frequency range: 30Hz to 15kHz
(1 XLR Connector)

Stereo decoder outputs:

0dBm @ 600 Ohms, balanced
Frequency range (Left or Right): 30Hz to
15kHz
(2 XLR Connector, 1 Left Signal out, 1
Right Signal out)
Stereo demodulated separation: 40dB or
better.

Power Source: 100/120/220/240VAC 50Hz - 60Hz

15W Max

Dimensions: 1 rack unit (44,45mm)

483mm wide
125mm deep

Shipping Weight: 2,5kg domestic

1-8 System Characteristics

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